https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440838/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440838_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440838_video_v3.mp4 Does Rent Control Help Housing Affordability? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss rent control and its impacts on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 558 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyrent controlhousingWashington Staterent increaseproperty tax revenuesprivate investmentrental units https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440839/house-republicans-warn-of-summer-energy-cost-crisis-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440839_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440839_video_v3.mp4 House Republicans warn of summer energy cost crisis in Illinois Some Illinois lawmakers are warning of an energy cost crisis this summer. 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 107 IllinoisEnergy CostsSummer EnergyRepublican PartyEnergy PolicyDave SeverinBrad HalbrookC.D. DavidsmeyerMISO auctionFijian 2016CEJA 2021 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440840/pennsylvania-state-rep-davidson-d-on-cancer-research-funding-we-can-afford-this https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440840_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440840_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania State Rep. Davidson (D) on Cancer Research Funding: “We Can Afford This” Rep. Davidson (D) speaks on his amendment to replace federal cancer research funding that had been cut with state dollars on the Pennsylvania House floor on May 12, 2025 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 173 PennsylvaniaPennsylvania HouseCancer researchCancer fundingBenjamin RushJonas SalkFiscal yearFederal funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440841/ev-market-regulations-proposed-as-concerns-continue-for-ils-energy-grid https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440841_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440841_video_v3.mp4 EV market regulations proposed as concerns continue for IL's energy grid Greg Bishop airs some of the conversations about the electric vehicle economy and concerns about Illinois energy grid, which aims at closing coal fired power plants to rely on wind, solar and battery storage 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 685 Illinois energyelectric vehiclesrenewable energyenergy policycoal power plantsGreg BishopIllinois Auto Dealers AssociationEconomic viabilityEnergy investmentTeslaRivianLion ElectricJB PritzkerSenate Bill 1939Illinois jobs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440842/republicans-call-for-doge-in-illinois-highlighting-dollar1b-for-ngos https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440842_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440842_video_v3.mp4 Republicans call for DOGE in Illinois, highlighting $1B for NGOs Greg Bishop shares concerns raised by members of the Illinois House Republican caucus about more than $1 billion going to non-government organizations. 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 722 IllinoisRepublicanNGObudget processGreg BishopChris MillerFreedom Caucustaxpayer dollarsnon-profitsnon-government organizationsMarty MclaughlinJeanne Ivesbudget spendinglegislative oversightstate spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440843/illinois-education-officials-address-audit-findings https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440843_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440843_video_v3.mp4 Illinois education officials address audit findings Illinois’ superintendent of education says state officials are taking steps to correct compliance issues identified by auditors. Illinois State University officials also appeared before the Legislative Audit Commission Tuesday and said they are addressing uncorrected issues found by state auditors. 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 IllinoisEducationAudit FindingsLegislative Audit CommissionIllinois State UniversityFinancial ControlsTony SandersGlen Nelson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440844/redmond-light-rail-extension-opens-amid-years-of-delays-budget-changes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440844_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440844_video_v3.mp4 Redmond Light Rail Extension Opens Amid Years of Delays, Budget Changes (The Center Square) – Sound Transit opened its downtown Redmond extension after a year delay and $98 million tacked on after originally planned. The 3.4-mile extension of the 2 Line opened for service Saturday with two new stations at Marymoor Village and Downtown Redmond. The latest extension is the first Sound Transit 3 project. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_db3128eb-a276-4ca8-9d9f-0585815014c7.html 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 742 Sound TransitRedmond ExtensionKing CountyPuget SoundWashington StateTax initiativeTax payerslevy lid liftLynnwoodDow ConstantineTim ClouserSpencer PauleyRedman extension https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440845/pennsylvania-state-rep-mihalek-r-grills-food-industry-representatives-on-additives https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440845_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440845_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania State Rep. Mihalek (R) Grills Food Industry Representatives on Additives During an informational meeting of the Pennsylvania House Committee on Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities on May 13, 2025, Rep. Mihalek (R) grills food industry representatives on additives 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 267 PennsylvaniaRep. Mihalekfood additivesFDAfood industryconsumer protectionfood regulationdata transparencyHouse Bill 1130Pennsylvania House Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440846/legislation-limits-how-consumers-can-purchase-an-electric-vehicle-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440846_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440846_video_v3.mp4 Legislation limits how consumers can purchase an electric vehicle in Illinois In a state that has been striving to get more electric vehicles on the roads, now an Illinois lawmaker wants to place restrictions on how consumers can buy an EV. 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 Electric VehiclesIllinoisLegislationAuto DealersRam VillivalamMike StierenEV Investments https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440847/seattle-police-department-eyes-gps-tech-as-alternative-to-high-speed-pursuits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440847_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440847_video_v3.mp4 Seattle Police Department Eyes Gps Tech as Alternative to High-Speed Pursuits From The Seattle Public Safety Committee 5/13/25 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 202 Seattle Police DepartmentGPS TechnologyHigh-Speed PursuitsPublic SafetyLaw EnforcementWashington StateStarChaseSeattle Public Safety Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440848/illinois-firefighters-sacrifices-honored-at-memorial-service https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440848_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440848_video_v3.mp4 Illinois firefighters’ sacrifices honored at memorial service The 32nd annual Illinois Firefighter Memorial has concluded with another name added to the list of the fallen. 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 126 Illinois Firefighter Memorialfirefightersmemorial serviceChristian MedranoAurora FirefighterPublic safetyIllinoisSusana MendozaJulianna StrattonSt. Daniel The ProphetJohn Oupesacrifice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440849/il-house-republicans-call-out-dollar1b-for-ngos-plan-their-own-budget-proposal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440849_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440849_video_v3.mp4 IL House Republicans call out $1B for NGOs, plan their own budget proposal Illinois Republicans say there is more than $1 billion of Illinois taxpayer funds going to non-government organizations with little oversight and accountability. 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 80 IllinoisHouse RepublicansBudget ProposalTaxpayer FundsNon-Government OrganizationsGovernment OversightBrad HalbrookChris MillerMartin MclaughlinJed DavisBlaine Wilhour https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440850/gov-ferguson-whats-behind-this-bill-is-a-really-simple-goal-to-save-lives https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440850_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440850_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Ferguson: “What’s Behind This Bill Is a Really Simple Goal, to Save Lives” Governor Bob Ferguson signs bill 1596 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 89 Bob FergusonGovernor FergusonBill 1596Traffic SafetyWashington StateSpeedingTraffic FatalitiesSpeed Assistant DevicesDriving SafetyRoad SafetyLegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440851/gov-ferguson-bias-does-not-need-to-be-the-only-motive-for-a-hate-crime https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440851_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440851_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Ferguson: “Bias Does Not Need to Be the Only Motive for a Hate Crime” Gov. Ferguson Signs Bill 1052 Clarifying Hate Crime Definition 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 Bob FergusonWashingtonhate crimeBill 1052legislationCindy RyuManka DhingraLawSigningGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440852/why-did-the-fed-maintain-the-federal-funds-rate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440852_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440852_video_v3.mp4 Why Did the Fed Maintain the Federal Funds Rate? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the latest from the Federal Reserve and Chairman Jerome Powell on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 425 Jerome PowellFederal Reserveeconomic outlookeconomic policylabor marketunemployment claimshiring ratesstock marketeconomic climateuncertaintytrade warsshipping volumespolicy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440853/debate-around-big-taxpayer-spending-proposals-continue-at-illinois-statehouse https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440853_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440853_video_v3.mp4 Debate around big taxpayer spending proposals continue at Illinois Statehouse Greg Bishop discusses some big ticket items for taxpayers to consider while Illinois legislators continue crafting what's expected to be the largest state spending plan in state history. 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 672 IllinoisState budgetBudgetState legislatureTax payersProperty taxHealthcare subsidiesHigher educationK-12college educationKimberly LightfordCD DavidsmeyerTom Webertransportation committeecontract costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440854/gun-control-group-files-appeals-brief-in-illinois-gun-ban-challenge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440854_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440854_video_v3.mp4 Gun control group files appeals brief in Illinois' gun ban challenge Greg Bishop reviews the latest filing in the challenge against Illinois' gun and magazine ban in the federal appeals court. 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 865 Greg BishopIllinoisgun banmagazine banSecond Amendmentfirearmsgun controlSenate BillBarnett casecivilian firearmsProtect Illinois Communities ActFOID cardGun Violence PreventionIllinois LegislatureAmy Oaks https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440855/il-state-rep-asks-tollway-to-explain-error-costing-taxpayers-dollar446-million https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440855_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440855_video_v3.mp4 IL state rep asks tollway to explain error costing taxpayers $44.6 million An Illinois legislator is asking the state’s tollway authority to explain a contracting error which will cost taxpayers nearly $45 million. 2025-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 158 Tom WeberIllinoisIllinois TollwayTollway AuthorityContracting errorTaxpayersIllinois preference lawgovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440856/il-bill-addressing-raw-cannabis-smell-in-vehicles-advancing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440856_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440856_video_v3.mp4 IL bill addressing raw cannabis smell in vehicles advancing The smell of raw cannabis may soon no longer be grounds for a vehicle search in Illinois with legislation advancing at the statehouse. 2025-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 170 Illinoislegislationcannabislaw enforcementvehiclesdiscriminationCurtis TarverPatrick WindhorstDennis Tipsword https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440857/president-trump-european-union-is-in-many-ways-nastier-than-china https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440857_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440857_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “European Union Is in Many Ways Nastier Than China” From The White House 5/12/25 2025-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 111 Donald TrumpPrescription DrugsDrug PricesPharmaceutical CompaniesEuropean UnionTrade Practiceshealthcare system https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440858/stagflationary-policy-the-economy-at-a-crossroad https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440858_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440858_video_v3.mp4 Stagflationary Policy – The Economy at a Crossroad Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 565 Chris KrugOphe DivounguyConsumer Price Indexlabor marketeconomic dataprice growthemployment growthMonthly employment gainsEconomic factorsConsumer confidenceUS economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440859/no-order-list-from-scotus-as-il-gun-law-challenges-continue https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440859_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440859_video_v3.mp4 No order list from SCOTUS as IL gun law challenges continue Greg Bishop gives updates on the status of various lawsuits challenging Illinois gun laws, including the briefs being filed in the case challenging Illinois' gun ban, oral arguments coming up for a challenge to the state's mass transit concealed carry prohibition and more. 2025-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 365 gun banIllinois gun banSecond AmendmentUS Supreme CourtCook Countymass transitconcealed carryGreg BishopIllinoisSenate Bill 8FOID cards https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440860/doj-asks-for-preliminary-injunction-against-illinois-over-alleged-e-verify-obstruction https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440860_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440860_video_v3.mp4 DOJ asks for preliminary injunction against Illinois over alleged e-verify obstruction Greg Bishop discusses the status of two lawsuits the U.S. Department of Justice has against the state of Illinois impacting the state's migrant sanctuary laws and what the DOJ says is a law that obscures non-citizens ineligible from work from being verified by federal officials. 2025-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 586 Department of JusticeUS Department of JusticeIllinois lawE-VerifyPreliminary InjunctionIllinois Senate Bill 508Senate Bill 508immigration lawsGreg BishopAmerican WorkersFederal Lawillegal aliens https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440861/il-statehouse-recognizes-new-pope-discusses-cannabis-odor-hears-pushback-against-tax-increases https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440861_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440861_video_v3.mp4 IL Statehouse recognizes new Pope, discusses cannabis odor, hears pushback against tax increases Greg Bishop reviews some of the happenings out of the Illinois Statehouse late last week, including a discussion about the smell of raw cannabis being grounds for a vehicle search and pushback against more proposed tax increases. 2025-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1103 Illinoistax increasescannabisIllinois StatehousegovernmentIllinois SenateIllinois Housebudget proposalmarijuanalaw enforcementCatholic ChurchGreg BishopJ.B. Pritzkerstate legislaturePope Leo XIV https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440862/louisiana-lawmakers-reject-several-carbon-capture-bills https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440862_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440862_video_v3.mp4 Louisiana Lawmakers Reject Several Carbon Capture Bills (The Center Square) — Legislators rejected seven bills on Tuesday that would have greatly hindered the development of carbon capture and sequestration, a major blow to Louisiana constituents concerned about eminent domain and CO2 leaks. Only one bill moved through the House Natural Resources Committee. Senate Bill 73, from Sen. Mike Reese, R-Beauregard, passed without objection. The bill requires the commissioner of conservation to give significant weight to local government input when making decisions on carbon dioxide sequestration projects that involve public comments or hearings. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/louisiana/article_79dd7e46-6b50-44d8-9bff-aee00cdf8232.html https://www.thecentersquare.com/louisiana/article_ae0d1f09-9b47-440c-8557-91b681b0471c.html 2025-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 697 carbon capturecarbon sequestrationlegislative debatesenvironmental policyland rightspipeline rupturelocal voicespermitLouisiana NewsCO2 leakseminent domainHealthy GulfpipelineExxon MobilAllen Parish https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440863/noem-grants-slight-reprieve-for-real-id-compliance https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440863_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440863_video_v3.mp4 Noem Grants Slight Reprieve for Real ID Compliance (The Center Square) – Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Tuesday that travelers without Real ID-compliant cards will still be able to board flights – for now – even when the law takes effect on Wednesday. "What will happen tomorrow is folks will come through the line, and [they] will issue their ID and show it," Noem told lawmakers on Tuesday. "If it's not compliant, they may be diverted to a different line, have an extra step, but people will be allowed to fly." The requirement for REAL IDs comes from legislation passed by Congress in 2005 after the 9/11 attacks, and was intended to make IDs more difficult to fake. The REAL ID Act established minimum security standards for driver’s licenses and other forms of state-issued identification. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_0e789f3f-1e67-414a-95cd-9dbe6d69a240.html 2025-05-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 325 Real ID lawDepartment of Homeland SecurityBrett RowlandDMVdomestic flightTSAtravelairport securityThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440864/pro-worker-organizations-in-pennsylvania-argue-for-targeted-tariffs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440864_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440864_video_v3.mp4 Pro-worker Organizations in Pennsylvania Argue for Targeted Tariffs (The Center Square) - When used judiciously, some Democrats speculate that tariffs can be a good thing. In Pennsylvania, where steel has been a central component of the state’s economy, they’re arguing for different tactics. “I think it should be easy for us to criticize Donald Trump's tariffs and his trade approach right now, which is hurting a lot of people. A lot of businesses and workers in Pennsylvania,” said Congressman Chris Deluzio, who represents the 17th district northwest of Pittsburgh. He spoke at the Harrisburg stop of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’s Fighting Oligarchy tour just hours after Cleveland Cliffs announced it would be at least temporarily closing a plant in neighboring Steelton. The move will impact 500 workers. The company will also be idling a Conshohocken plant, costing 115 jobs. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_9ba532c1-f0fb-4088-a7f3-cbd0d7397669.html 2025-05-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 551 Bernie SandersChris Deluziotariff discussionUS steellabor rightsworking classfighting oligarchy tourDonald Trumppolitical eliteThe Center Squarecorporate interestlocal governmentChristen Smithprogressive candidatesradical change https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440865/competing-budget-demands-in-dc-and-feds-launch-review-of-u-of-washington-antisemitic-violence https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440865_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440865_video_v3.mp4 Competing Budget Demands in DC & Feds Launch Review of U of Washington Antisemitic Violence As the final House committees prepare to markup the lion’s share of the budget reconciliation package, nearly three dozen fiscally conservative lawmakers are reminding party leaders to fulfill their spending reduction promises. A visit to Springfield Wednesday by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is sparking debate over Illinois’ migrant sanctuary policies. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Tuesday that travelers without Real ID-compliant cards will still be able to board flights – for now – even when the law takes effect on Wednesday. And more... 2025-05-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 budget processbudget cutsbudget reconciliationUniversity of WashingtonAnti-SemitismReal ID LawKristi Noemmigrant sanctuarycongressfederal lawBoeingThe Center SquareRepublican budget demandsimmigration enforcementdomestic flights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440866/education-scholarships-pushed-to-pennsylvanias-legislative-front-burner https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440866_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440866_video_v3.mp4 Education Scholarships Pushed to Pennsylvania's Legislative Front Burner (The Center Square) – Students across 18 public schools in Pennsylvania failed proficiency tests for math and reading. That is, not even 1% of children hit the benchmark. This reality is widening support for school choices beyond assigned districts, as has happened in some form across 34 states. Sen. Judy Ward, R-Hollidaysburg, and Sen. Anthony Williams, D-Philadelphia, say the commonwealth’s resistance must end. It’s a rare bipartisan alliance, though for Williams, it's deeply personal: the shocking statistics come from his district, which stretches north from the airport to the city's west side. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_165ab03a-9ab6-4fd4-bfe2-0c235c20ec19.html 2025-05-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 479 school choicestudent scholarshipsPennsylvania schoolseducational scholarshipsschool fundingpublic schoolscharter schoolsThe Center SquareKristen WilliamsonChristina LengyelChristen Smithpublic charter schools https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440867/republican-leaders-face-competing-budget-demands-from-gop-lawmakers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440867_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440867_video_v3.mp4 Republican Leaders Face Competing Budget Demands From GOP Lawmakers (The Center Square) – As the final House committees markup the lion’s share of the budget reconciliation package, nearly three dozen fiscally conservative lawmakers are reminding party leaders to fulfill their spending reduction promises. The $5.8 trillion concurrent budget resolution, which gives congressional committees funding directions to pass President Donald Trump’s tax and other policy goals, barely passed both chambers in April. Fiscal hardliners only backed it on the promise of deep spending cuts. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_11a46b34-0226-4161-bc11-85c4d3c1040e.html 2025-05-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 605 budget reconciliationspending planstax cutsMike Johnsonfiscal hardlinerschip roytax policyThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440868/noems-illinois-visit-sparks-debate-over-states-migrant-sanctuary-laws https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440868_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440868_video_v3.mp4 Noem’s Illinois Visit Sparks Debate Over State’s Migrant Sanctuary Laws (The Center Square) – A visit to Springfield Wednesday by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is sparking debate over Illinois’ migrant sanctuary policies. Noem flew into Springfield’s airport and then went to a Springfield DHS processing center to talk with federal agents and two non-citizens being processed. The motorcade then stopped in a residential area of Springfield near downtown, where she stood with family of Illinoisans who lost lives allegedly at the hands of illegal immigrants or by fentanyl overdose. Noem urged Gov. J.B. Pritzker to cooperate with federal officials. 2025-05-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Kristi NoemMigrant Sanctuary LawsIllinoisJB PritzkerIllinois in FocusSpringfield Illinoisimmigrantstate policyIllinois officialsDHS SecretaryPublic SafetyViolent Crimestate governmentGreg BishopCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440869/wheels-greased-for-pennsylvanias-adult-use-cannabis-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440869_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440869_video_v3.mp4 Wheels Greased for Pennsylvania’s Adult Use Cannabis Bill (The Center Square) – A 173-page bill that regulates adult-use cannabis in the commonwealth went from introduction to committee approval in less than 24 hours. While Democrats laud the proposal as long overdue and the best amalgamation of many state models, Republicans argue the process was fast-tracked, secretive and potentially dangerous. Critics argued that’s not true. Without comment from law enforcement advocacy groups or those representing children’s health and well-being, they worry the bill will only cause harm. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_ed8c304f-d461-4ee6-b6be-1222418ca405.html 2025-05-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 440 Christina LengyelChristen Smithadult use marijuanaPennsylvania SenateSenator LaughlinSenator StreetSkill gamesCannabisPennsylvaniaGovernor ShapiroLegalizing weedBudgetCenter Republicans https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440870/ag-brown-announced-16th-lawsuit-filed-against-trump-administration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440870_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440870_video_v3.mp4 AG Brown Announced 16th Lawsuit Filed Against Trump Administration WA AG Nick Brown announcing the 16th lawsuit filed against the Trump administration 2025-05-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 122 Nick BrownDonald TrumpTrump AdministrationlawsuitEnergy Policyenergy emergencyexecutive orderClean Water ActEndangered Species ActWashington State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440871/press-sec-leavitt-they-will-be-voting-to-raise-taxes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440871_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440871_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “They Will Be Voting to Raise Taxes” From the White House 5/9/25 2025-05-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Karoline Leavitttax policytax cutstax increasesWhite HouseJoe Bidenmiddle classSocial SecurityCapital Hillservice workers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440872/rep-waters-d-ca-dei-is-about-eliminating-bias-just-giving-a-fair-opportunity https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440872_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440872_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Waters (D-CA): “DEI Is About Eliminating Bias... Just Giving a Fair Opportunity” From the US House floor 5/8/25 2025-05-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Maxine WatersUS HouseDEIDiversity Equity InclusionBiasEmploymentPromotionAccess to capital https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440873/governor-ferguson-offers-condolences-to-senator-gildon https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440873_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440873_video_v3.mp4 Governor Ferguson Offers Condolences to Senator Gildon Governor Ferguson signs Senate Bill 5529 county ADU tax exemptions sponsored by Senator Gildon 2025-05-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 63 Governor FergusonSenate Bill 5529Senator GildonAutumn GildonCondolencesCounty ADU tax exemptionsWashington Stateaffordable housing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440874/newsom-seeks-dollar75b-film-credit-from-trump-to-make-america-film-again https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440874_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440874_video_v3.mp4 Newsom Seeks $7.5b Film Credit From Trump to ‘Make America Film Again' (The Center Square) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $7.5 billion federal film tax credit as part of an offer to work with the President Donald Trump’s administration to “Make America Film Again.” Just days before, Trump had threatened to place a 100% tariff on films made abroad, but has since walked back that option. “California built the film industry — and we’re ready to bring even more jobs home,” said Newsom on X. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_a7ba74f7-f4fe-42db-8249-dd9ee88cfa34.html 2025-05-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 479 Gavin NewsomDonald TrumpCalifornia film industryfilm jobstaxpayer moneycost of livingLos Angeleslabor costshousing costsfilm tariffsKeegan KernodleKenneth Schrupp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440875/economic-reality-may-force-sound-transit-to-revise-its-financial-plan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440875_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440875_video_v3.mp4 Economic Reality May Force Sound Transit to Revise Its Financial Plan (The Center Square) – Much of the funding for Sound Transit’s projects, including ST3, has come from federal grants. In the past seven years, it has secured a total of $3.8 billion, with $9 billion expected in future grants for ST3. However, as the transit system struggles to recover its pre-pandemic ridership volumes, the agency faces a growing fiscal challenge due to what a spokesperson says are rising property values and increased construction costs. Those challenges could affect how much money it can expect, or need, from the federal government. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_8a4c890d-546b-49d9-b332-bc8731a425d0.html 2025-05-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 672 Sound TransitFederal Fundingconstruction costfinancial planinflationtax packagelight railgrant moneyurban areasbudget deficitsSeattleTacomatax dollarsCarleen JohnsonWashington In Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440876/gop-senators-slam-the-latest-push-for-higher-taxes-by-illinois-democrats https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440876_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440876_video_v3.mp4 GOP senators slam the latest push for higher taxes by Illinois Democrats GOP senators slam the latest push for higher taxes by Illinois Democrats 2025-05-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 IllinoisGOPIllinois DemocratsTax policyState budgetJason PlummerJ.B. PritzkerPrivate sectorIllinois SenateRaising taxes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440877/ca-gas-could-hit-dollar844-per-gallon-in-2026-due-to-refinery-closures-regulations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440877_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440877_video_v3.mp4 CA Gas Could Hit $8.44 per Gallon in 2026 Due to Refinery Closures, Regulations (The Center Square) - A new analysis has found California gasoline prices could rise to $8.44 per gallon by the end of 2026 after the pending closure of two refineries — one-fifth of the state’s refining capacity — and the onset of new state regulations. California gas prices are the nation’s highest, at $4.78 per gallon for regular-grade gasoline Tuesday, per AAA. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_09e1ae6f-f16c-474a-acba-0afc1dce910c.html 2025-05-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 787 gas pricesCaliforniafueloil refineriesfuel standardsgasoline productionrenewable energygas taxenvironmental policyGavin NewsomCalifornia Air Resources Boardenergy commissionpetroleumelectric vehiclesfuel storage https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440878/pro-palestinian-protesters-occupy-uw-building-30-arrested https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440878_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440878_video_v3.mp4 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Occupy UW Building, 30 Arrested (The Center Square) – About 30 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested late Monday night after occupying a University of Washington building and lighting dumpster fires. In a social media post, the “Super UW” group – Students United for Palestinian Equality and Return – stated that it occupied the Interdisciplinary Engineering Building to demand the university cut ties with Boeing, a major employer of UW engineering graduates. The protesters’ anger concerns a $10 million donation made by Boeing toward the construction of the $90 million learning facility in 2022. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_3ca01ff3-3af1-4e05-8c28-2d9a6137addf.html Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 422 protestsUniversity of WashingtonBoeingStudent's United for Palestinian Equality and ReturnEngineering BuildingU DubJewish communityColumbia UniversityHarvard UniversityantisemitismEliana KerndoleSpencer PauleySUPER group https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440879/president-trump-we-have-tremendous-things-happening-on-trade https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440879_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440879_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “We Have Tremendous Things Happening on Trade” From President Trump and the First Lady Participate in a Celebration of Military Mothers 5/8/25 2025-05-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Donald TrumpTrade dealsTrade agreementsUK tradeNegotiatingCongresswoman https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440880/illinois-senate-committee-approves-regulation-of-virtual-currency-kiosks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440880_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440880_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Senate committee approves regulation of virtual currency kiosks Operators of virtual currency kiosks in Illinois may soon be regulated by the state. 2025-05-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 102 Illinois Senatevirtual currencycrypto kioskscryptocurrency regulationconsumer protectionLaura EllmanSue RezinDavid BerlandSenate Bill 2319 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440881/wa-family-at-center-of-fight-over-trans-athletes-heartened-by-federal-ospi-probe https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440881_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440881_video_v3.mp4 WA Family at Center of Fight Over Trans Athletes Heartened by Federal OSPI Probe (The Center Square) – A family in East Wenatchee, Wash., at the center of the controversy surrounding transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports, tells The Center Square they are reenergized now that the federal government has launched an investigation into the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. On Wednesday, the U.S. departments of Education and Justice announced their Title IX “Special Investigations Team” joint initiative, alleging that the state’s public schools agency has imposed gender-inclusion requirements on school districts in possible violation of federal law. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to ban transgender athletes from competing in women's and girls' sports. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_0119243b-d1b7-473c-a381-26b4619a3930.html 2025-05-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 338 Washington FocusTJ MartinellCarleen JohnsonEast WenatcheeWilson familyTitle IXBiden AdministrationChris ReykdalOSPIWashington in Focuscourt rulingAndrew JacksonJohn Marshall https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440882/illinois-responds-to-appeals-court-in-gun-ban-challenge-as-safe-gun-storage-bill-debated https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440882_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440882_video_v3.mp4 Illinois responds to appeals court in gun ban challenge as safe gun storage bill debated Greg Bishop shares highlights from the state of Illinois' reply to the appeals court in the gun ban challenge as state legislators debate a measure to require safe gun storage. 2025-05-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1068 IllinoisGun banSecond AmendmentGreg BishopGun controlfirearm legislationgun safetyAR-15AK-47firearmsstate governmentMagazine banUnited States v. Rahimifirearm registrationSenate Bill 8 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440883/politics-erupt-with-noems-illinois-visit-focused-on-migrant-sanctuaries https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440883_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440883_video_v3.mp4 Politics erupt with Noem's Illinois visit focused on migrant sanctuaries. Greg Bishop reviews the debate around public safety and politics in Illinois with a Springfield visit from U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. 2025-05-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 858 Kristi NoemIllinois PoliticsSanctuary StateImmigration PolicyGreg BishopDepartment of Homeland SecurityJB PritzkerPolitical CrimeIllegal ImmigrantsSpringfield IllinoisAdam NiemergDonald TrumpICE officersPeaceful ProtestEmma Shafer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440884/sen-emily-alvarado-d-housing-is-not-a-luxury-it-is-a-basic-human-need https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440884_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440884_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Emily Alvarado (D): “Housing Is Not a Luxury, It Is a Basic Human Need” Washington Gov. Ferguson Enacts Rent Control Legislation Following Alvarado’s Remarks 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 192 Emily AlvaradoWashingtonrent controlhousing marketaffordable housingrent increasesGov. Ferguson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440885/pam-bondi-you-have-to-monitor-what-your-kids-are-doing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440885_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440885_video_v3.mp4 Pam Bondi: “You Have to Monitor What Your Kids Are Doing” The Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Restore Justice 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 123 Pam BondiOperation Restore Justicechild sex predatorsonline safetyinternet safetychild safetyparentingDepartment of JusticeFBIprosecutorsonline predatorsonline targetingmonitor kids https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440886/bill-to-raise-age-mandate-for-illinois-driving-test-advances https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440886_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440886_video_v3.mp4 Bill to raise age mandate for Illinois driving test advances Bill to raise age mandate for Illinois driving test advances 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Illinoisdriving testRyan GruenenfelderAlexi GiannouliasAARP Illinoisdriver's licenselegislationdriving safetyage discrimination https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440887/illinois-legislators-continue-debate-over-safe-gun-storage-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440887_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440887_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators continue debate over ‘safe gun storage’ bill The debate continues over an Illinois measure to require firearms to be stored in a safe, with a cable lock or inoperable under certain circumstances. 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 100 IllinoisLegislatorsSafe Gun StorageGun ControlGun RightsSecond AmendmentMaura HirschauerJosh WitkowskiTodd VanderMydeFirearms https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440888/rep-mcclain-r-mi-when-you-want-to-live-in-your-distorted-reality-you-can-do-that https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440888_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440888_video_v3.mp4 Rep. McClain (R-MI): “When You Want to Live in Your Distorted Reality, You Can Do That” Representative Lisa McClain a republican from Michigan questions witness during: Unfair Play: Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports (DOGE Subcommittee Hearing) 5/7/25 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 170 Lisa McClainwomen's sportsgender identityDOGE Subcommittee Hearingfairnesssafetywomen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440889/are-airfares-set-to-decline https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440889_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440889_video_v3.mp4 Are Airfares Set to Decline? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss airfares and trends in air travel on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 547 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyairfare pricesdomestic travelairline travelThe Center SquareAirlinesBoeingglobal economyAirbus Industriesleisure travelInternational Monetary Funddomestic travel demandtariffsCOVID restrictions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440890/noems-visit-to-springfield-sparks-debate-over-ils-migrant-sanctuary-laws https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440890_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440890_video_v3.mp4 Noem’s visit to Springfield sparks debate over IL’s migrant sanctuary laws The visit to Springfield by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is sparking debate over Illinois’ migrant sanctuary policies. 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 157 Kristi NoemIllinoisMigrantSanctuary lawsSpringfieldEmma SchaeferBiden AdministrationJ.B. PritzkerIllegal immigrationHomicide https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440891/dhs-secretary-noem-visiting-il-to-highlight-states-migrant-sanctuary-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440891_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440891_video_v3.mp4 DHS Secretary Noem visiting IL to highlight state's migrant sanctuary policies Greg Bishop discusses the pending arrival of U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to Springfield, Illinois Wednesday. Noem is expected to discuss the state's migrant sanctuary policies the Trump administration says harms public safety. 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 605 Kristie NoemDepartment of Homeland SecurityIllinois in FocusGreg Bishopsanctuary statusillegal aliensFederal GovernmentIllinois newsstate houseSecretary NoemThe Center Squaredaily briefingReal IDMary MillerAlexi Giannoulias https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440892/spokane-unveils-homelessness-plan-as-conservatives-say-they-were-left-in-the-dark https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440892_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440892_video_v3.mp4 Spokane Unveils Homelessness Plan as Conservatives Say They Were Left in the Dark (The Center Square) – Mayor Lisa Brown unveiled an overhaul of Spokane’s homelessness strategy Thursday, pitting the city council’s progressive majority and conservative minority against each other once again. The proposals follow the Washington State Supreme Court striking down one of the city’s camping bans in April. The high court ruled that the citizen-led effort fell outside the scope of an initiative, so the conservatives tried to restore it with a council vote, but the majority declined. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_e4ecf232-c85c-4c1b-94da-7ec8459df92d.html 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1009 SpokaneLisa Browncity councilhomeless strategyhomelessness strategieshousing first approachpublic campingordinancesSpokane City Councilcouncil memberminority grouptreatment first approachunlawful campinghomelessness ordinancesWashington Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440893/seattle-mayor-signs-legislation-that-helps-fill-vacant-storefronts-and-extend-housing-permits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440893_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440893_video_v3.mp4 Seattle Mayor Signs Legislation That Helps Fill Vacant Storefronts and Extend Housing Permits Mayor Harrell Signs Bill to Boost Storefront Occupancy and Streamline Housing Permits 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 190 Bruce HarrellSeattleMayorDowntown SeattleVacant StorefrontsHousing PermitsEconomic DevelopmentSmall BusinessesCity PlanningLegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440894/officials-discuss-potential-solutions-as-teen-gatherings-continue-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440894_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440894_video_v3.mp4 Officials discuss potential solutions as teen 'gatherings' continue in Chicago Chicago officials are trying to get a handle on large teen gatherings, some of which have turned violent. 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 84 Brandon JohnsonGarien GatewoodChicagoPublic SafetyTeen GatheringsCurfewViolence Prevention https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440895/illinois-meat-industry-discusses-successes-challenges-in-face-of-tariffs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440895_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440895_video_v3.mp4 Illinois’ meat industry discusses successes, challenges in face of tariffs Illinois’ meat producers say they are concerned about the prospect of tariffs on their industry, but they’re working to maintain their market share. 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 98 Illinoismeat industrytariffsexportingmarket shareporkbeefJennifer TyreeJosh St. PetersNicolle GrasseIllinois Pork Producers AssociationIllinois Beef AssociationEdgar County https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440896/democratic-sen-williams-says-we-are-in-big-trouble-without-school-choice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440896_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440896_video_v3.mp4 Democratic Sen. Williams Says ‘We Are in Big Trouble’ Without School Choice Pennsylvania State Senator Williams (D) speaks on school choice and education failures in the state 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 189 Pennsylvaniaschool choiceeducationpublic educationSenator Williamscharter schools https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440897/pennsylvania-state-sen-judy-ward-r-says-math-and-reading-proficiency-in-18-schools-non-existent https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440897_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440897_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania State Sen. Judy Ward (R) Says Math and Reading Proficiency in 18 Schools Non-existent Pennsylvania State Sen. Judy Ward (R) speaks on math and reading proficiency in PA schools 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Judy WardPennsylvaniaEducationReading ProficiencyMath ProficiencyPublic SchoolsPSSATesting DataSchool Performance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440898/prime-minister-carney-its-not-for-sale-wont-be-for-sale-ever https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440898_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440898_video_v3.mp4 Prime Minister Carney: “It’s Not for Sale Won’t Be for Sale Ever” From The White House 5/6/25 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Prime Minister CarneyDonald TrumpUS securityCanadian securityCanada-US relationsInternational securityWhite HouseNATO https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440899/president-trump-on-the-houthis-we-are-going-to-stop-the-bombing-of-the-houthis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440899_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440899_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on the Houthis: “We Are Going to Stop the Bombing of the Houthis” From The White House 5/6/25 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 Donald TrumpHouthisYemenMilitary ActionCeasefireWhite HouseBombingUnited States https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440900/all-eyes-on-the-fed-as-economic-signals-flash-caution https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440900_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440900_video_v3.mp4 All Eyes on the Fed as Economic Signals Flash Caution Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 523 Federal Reserveinterest ratesinflationJerome Powellhousing marketlabor marketChris KrugOrphe DivounguyCenter SquareCNBCtrade warsconsumer prices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440901/representative-nick-lalota-r-ny-who-said-it-schumer-or-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440901_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440901_video_v3.mp4 Representative Nick LaLota (R-NY): “Who Said It, Schumer or Trump” Representative Nick LaLota a Republican from New York on statements about tariffs 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 76 Nick LaLotaDonald TrumpChuck SchumertariffstradeUS House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440902/treasury-sec-bessent-a-tipping-point-in-debt-sustainability-is-very-difficult-to-pinpoint https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440902_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440902_video_v3.mp4 Treasury Sec. Bessent: “A Tipping Point in Debt Sustainability Is Very Difficult to Pinpoint” Treasury Secretary Bessent on the trajectory of the U.S. debt 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 99 Scott BessentUS debtdebt sustainabilityeconomic policydebt to GDPTreasury SecretaryUS Houseeconomic impact https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440903/pennsylvania-state-representative-scolds-adult-use-cannabis-bill-scheme https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440903_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440903_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania State Representative Scolds Adult Use Cannabis Bill ‘Scheme’ Pennsylvania state Representative Krupa scolds adult use cannabis bill ‘scheme’ 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 74 PennsylvaniaCannabis BillRepresentative KrupaAdult Use CannabisLegislative ProcessPennsylvania LegislatureGovernment ReformPolitical Opposition https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440904/treasury-sec-bessent-we-will-make-sure-that-the-debt-ceiling-is-raised https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440904_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440904_video_v3.mp4 Treasury Sec. Bessent: “We Will Make Sure That the Debt Ceiling Is Raised” Treasury Secretary Bessent testifies at the US House Appropriations committee on the possibility of the US defaulting 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 Scott BessentUS TreasuryDebt CeilingUS HouseAppropriations Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440905/treasury-sec-bessent-their-departments-are-one-tenth-the-size https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440905_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440905_video_v3.mp4 Treasury Sec. Bessent: “Their Departments Are One Tenth the Size” Treasury Secretary Bessent at the US House Appropriations Committee hearing speaking about the Treasury department's payment processing compared to banks that process around the same numbers. 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Treasury SecretaryScott BessentUS HouseAppropriations Committeepayment processingbank comparisongovernment agency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440906/illinois-hemp-regulations-elusive-as-ban-on-styrofoam-advances https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440906_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440906_video_v3.mp4 Illinois hemp regulations elusive as ban on Styrofoam advances Greg Bishop discusses how there are three weeks left in the Illinois Legislature's calendar with budget details not yet fully revealed. The legislature is advancing a ban on polystyrene food containers with others discussing regulating the hemp industry. 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 873 Illinoishemp regulationspolystyrenestyrofoam containersGreg Bishoplegislative sessionfood containersIllinois Statehousecannabis tax actLaura FineDon Harmonenvironmental protectiontaxpayerstax dollarsHemp Industry https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440907/taxpayers-could-save-with-trumps-dollar1000-incentive-for-non-citizens-to-self-deport https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440907_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440907_video_v3.mp4 Taxpayers could save with Trump's $1,000 incentive for non-citizens to self deport Greg Bishop discusses the Trump administration's $1,000 incentive for non-citizens to deport themselves, with the first being an Honduran in Chicago. 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 324 Donald Trumpself-deportationtaxpayer moneyillegal aliensCBP Home AppBethany BlankleyKristi NoemIllinoisThe Center SquarepodcastnewsletterIllinois in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440908/peoples-gas-exec-consumer-groups-address-rates-pipe-replacement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440908_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440908_video_v3.mp4 Peoples Gas exec, consumer groups address rates, pipe replacement Peoples Gas customers in Illinois could be in for higher bills as the utility moves to replace aging pipes and the city of Chicago moves toward electricity. 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 232 Peoples GasMaria BocanegraIllinoisrate hikespipe replacementDavid MooreSarah MoskowitzChicagoAbe Scarrgas utilityutility boardenergy costsICCutility management https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440909/illinois-house-could-take-up-bill-to-ban-single-use-polystyrene-containers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440909_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440909_video_v3.mp4 Illinois House could take up bill to ban single-use polystyrene containers The Illinois House of Representatives could take up a measure this month that would ban the sale of polystyrene food service packaging in the state by 2030. 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 135 Illinois House of Representativespolystyrene bansingle-use plasticsenvironmental legislationLaura FineLiandro ArrelanoDon HarmonChris BalkemaIllinois Senate Bill 1531food containersenvironmental impactmicroplasticsenvironmental issues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440910/president-trump-if-we-take-them-out-after-the-date-then-theyre-never-coming-back https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440910_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440910_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “If We Take Them Out After the Date Then They’re Never Coming Back” President Trump discusses the "self deportations" 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 99 Donald Trumpself deportationimmigration policyTom HomanKristen Ulmer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440911/senators-hear-about-state-of-tourism-in-illinois-and-the-impact-of-tariffs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440911_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440911_video_v3.mp4 Senators hear about state of tourism in Illinois and the impact of tariffs Senators hear about state of tourism in Illinois and the impact of tariffs 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Illinoistourismtariffssenate bill 2053hotel operatorsoccupation taxlabor costsinsurance premiumssupply costsWorld CupRoute 66 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440912/raise-the-wage-pennsylvania-house-speaker-mcclinton-joins-labor-fight-for-dollar15 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440912_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440912_video_v3.mp4 “Raise the Wage”: Pennsylvania House Speaker McClinton Joins Labor Fight for $15 House speaker Joanna McClinton, D-Philadelphia, speaks about raising the minimum wage. 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 99 Joanna McClintonPennsylvaniaMinimum WageLabor FightRaise the WageState LegislatorsRepublicanPennsylvania SenateWage Increase https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440913/april-jobs-report-177000-jobs-added https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440913_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440913_video_v3.mp4 April Jobs Report: 177,000 Jobs Added Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the jobs report on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 512 Jobs ReportEmployment StatisticsJob GainsJob LossesUS economylabor marketconsumer spendingfederal reserveinterest ratesleisurehospitality sectorTransportationWarehousingFinancial ActivitiesSocial Assistance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440914/advocates-look-for-hemp-product-taxation-not-outright-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440914_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440914_video_v3.mp4 Advocates look for hemp product taxation, not outright ban The debate around how to regulate hemp products in Illinois continues with some calling for action and others calling for sensible rules. 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 180 Hemp ProductsHemp IndustryIllinoisMartin MclaughlinCraig KatzTaxationConsumer ProtectionIllinois General AssemblyRegulatory SystemLegal Cannabis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440915/president-trump-if-mexico-wanted-help-with-the-cartels-we-would-be-honored-to https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440915_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440915_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “If Mexico Wanted Help With the Cartels, We Would Be Honored To” From The White House 5/4/25 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Donald TrumpMexicoDrug CartelsFentanylBorder Security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440916/president-trump-on-china-deal-i-think-it-was-the-worst-thing-that-richard-nixon-ever-did https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440916_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440916_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on China Deal: “I Think It Was the Worst Thing That Richard Nixon Ever Did” From The White House 5/4/25 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpChinaRichard NixonTrade DealInternational RelationsUS Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440917/scotus-still-holds-marylands-gun-ban-challenge-as-illinois-cases-proceed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440917_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440917_video_v3.mp4 SCOTUS still holds Maryland's gun ban challenge as Illinois cases proceed Greg Bishop reviews some of the latest status updates in the cases challenging Illinois gun laws. In one case in the federal appeals court, the state is trying to defend the law prohibiting carrying concealed firearms on mass transit. In a separate appeals court case, the state is scheduled to filed their defense of the gun and magazine ban Wednesday. 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 671 Illinoisgun controlFirearm Ban2nd Amendmentcourt casesconcealed carrySupreme Courtfederal courtState Lawgovernor pritzkerlegal briefsself defenseGreg Bishopmass transitlawsuit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440918/il-summonsed-to-federal-court-to-answer-dojs-challenge-to-states-e-verify-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440918_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440918_video_v3.mp4 IL summonsed to federal court to answer DOJ's challenge to state's e-verify law Greg Bishop discusses a new lawsuit the U.S. Department of Justice filed against Illinois over the state's law the DOJ says punishes employers and obscures federal employment verification practices to weed out non-citizens that are ineligible to work in the United States. 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 919 Illinoisfederal courtUS Department of Justiceworker privacyimmigration lawemployment verificationGreg Bishope-verifySB508Supremacy ClauselawsuitDOJFederal CourtsSanctuary StatusICE https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440919/trooper-during-kilmar-abrego-garcia-traffic-stop-hes-hauling-these-people-for-money https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440919_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440919_video_v3.mp4 Trooper During Kilmar Abrego Garcia Traffic Stop: ‘He’s Hauling These People for Money.’ Tennessee policed released a 2022 traffic stop video of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Officer on the scene: 'He's hauling these people for money...there's eight people in the car.' 2025-05-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 152 Kilmar Abrego GarciaTraffic StopSuspended LicenseTennesseeHuman Trafficking https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440920/whats-behind-the-controversy-surrounding-gov-desantis-and-hope-florida https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440920_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440920_video_v3.mp4 What’s Behind the Controversy Surrounding Gov. DeSantis and Hope Florida? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Steve Wilson, Regional Editor for The Center Square. They the controversy surrounding Hope Florida and the ongoing tension between Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 523 Ron DeSantisCasey DeSantisSteve WilsonHope FloridaFlorida LegislatureFlorida HouseState SenateAmendment 3political committeetax payer fundsMedicaid Settlement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440921/call-for-new-strategies-to-support-pennsylvania-ems-efforts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440921_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440921_video_v3.mp4 Call for New Strategies to Support Pennsylvania EMS Efforts (The Center Square) - Recruitment and retention were primary challenges for Berkeley Hills Fire Company in Allegheny County. It’s one of the thousands of volunteer fire departments that make up the majority of the state’s network of first responders. It’s not an easy job, and finding those with the time, flexibility, and interest to do it has become increasingly difficult. Some say it’s a shift in values, while others point to the financial strain and life stressors faced by men and women in the potential recruitment pool. The company’s website advertises professional training and certification, gear and uniforms to fight fires, scholarships to learn more about fighting fires, health and wellness perks to keep recruits fit for fighting fires, life insurance and discounts on property tax, and even modest stipends. The company’s live-in program offers extensive training and experience in exchange for 40-hours of shifts per week. That is to say, volunteering is a full-time job. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_55ad0a89-7407-4661-a8e8-c5d4d8c027dc.html 2025-05-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 452 EMS fundingvolunteer firefightersPennsylvaniabudget proposalfundraisingstate budgetfire equipmentfire companiesChristen SmithChristina LengyelEmily Kincade https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440922/trump-defends-tariffs-and-state-supreme-court-suspends-judge-charged-with-helping-man-evade-ice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440922_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440922_video_v3.mp4 Trump Defends Tariffs & State Supreme Court Suspends Judge Charged With Helping Man Evade ICE President Donald Trump delivered remarks at a rally in Michigan Tuesday evening, his 100th day in office of his second term. A plurality of Americans feel the country’s immigration policies have improved since President Donald Trump took office, according to a new poll. The Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended a Milwaukee judge facing two federal charges for allegedly trying to help a man illegally in the country escape from immigration officials. And more... 2025-05-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 Donald Trumptariffsimmigration policyWisconsin Supreme CourtICEillegal immigrationtrade dealseconomic policyinflation crisisfederal chargesJoe BidenJudge DavidsonMilwaukee Countytax cutsUkraine https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440923/state-supreme-court-suspends-milwaukee-judge-charged-with-helping-man-evade-ice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440923_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440923_video_v3.mp4 State Supreme Court Suspends Milwaukee Judge Charged With Helping Man Evade ICE (The Center Square) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended a Milwaukee judge facing two federal charges for allegedly trying to help a man illegally in the country escape from immigration officials. The order, released late Tuesday, said Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan faces two federal charges – one a felony and one a misdemeanor – and it is in the public interest to relieve her of her duties temporarily. “The court is charged in the Wisconsin Constitution with exercising superintending and administrative authority of the courts of this state. In the exercise of that constitutional authority and in order to uphold the public’s confidence in the courts of this state during the pendency of the criminal proceeding against Judge Dugan, we conclude, on our own motion, that it is in the public interest that she be temporarily relieved of her official duties,” the order reads. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_79fa734e-dc49-48b4-94e0-acebe1b68a6f.html 2025-05-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 471 Wisconsin Supreme CourtMilwaukee Countyillegal immigrantfederal chargesdeportationcourt systemgovernment policyfederal governmentrule of lawJ.D. DavidsonJon StyfMilwaukee Courthouseviolent crimes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440924/poll-school-choice-support-defies-partisanship-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440924_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440924_video_v3.mp4 Poll: School Choice Support Defies Partisanship in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – A recent poll suggests that support for school choice doesn’t hinge on any political affiliation, age, ethnicity, region or 2024 presidential vote. Rather, across all demographics, as many as two-thirds of respondents support the concept of educational scholarships that offer state funding directly to families to fund private school tuition. Support for the policy reached as high as 56% among Democrats and Kamala Harris voters – a significant figure given the party’s historical opposition to it. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_0c32c760-6239-40b3-93a0-59a0dfe88f8c.html 2025-05-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 653 school choicePennsylvaniavoter supporteducational scholarshipspolling dataelection 2024public schoolscharter schoolshome schoolingeducation policytax creditJosh ShapiroChristinia LengyelThe Center Squarelow income https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440925/what-do-americans-think-of-pres-trumps-job-so-far https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440925_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440925_video_v3.mp4 What Do Americans Think of Pres. Trump's Job So Far? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Brett Rowland, Investigative Reporter for The Center Square. They discuss The Center Square's Voters Voice Poll and what voters think of how President Trump is handling immigration, the economy, and other key issues. 2025-05-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 569 Donald Trumpvoter opinionillegal immigrationinflationtariffseconomyBiden administrationChinavoter opinionseconomic impactCasey HarperBrett Rowland https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440926/pritzker-defends-controversial-comments-as-republican-calls-for-incitement-investigation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440926_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440926_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker Defends Controversial Comments as Republican Calls for Incitement Investigation Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's defended comments he made over the weekend in New Hampshire and there was reaction from Illinois GOP Chairman Kathy Salvi. 2025-05-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 JB PritzkerIllinoisRepublican investigationIllinois politicsState GovernmentBudgetLegislationCorruptionPolitical RhetoricDepartment of Human ServicesMental HealthGuardianshipIllinois Department of Human Servicesstate budgetfiscal cliff https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440927/main-street-not-wall-street-trump-defends-tariffs-touts-immigration-success https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440927_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440927_video_v3.mp4 ‘Main Street, Not Wall Street’: Trump Defends Tariffs, Touts Immigration Success (The Center Square) – President Donald Trump delivered remarks at a rally in Michigan Tuesday evening, his 100th day in office of his second term. Trump touted his progress cutting federal waste, “protecting workers, restoring the rule of law” and ending illegal immigration as part of “the most successful 100 days in the history of any administration.” “Instead of putting China first, I'm putting Michigan first and I'm putting America first,” Trump said at the Macomb County Rally. 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 498 Donald Trumpimmigration policytrade dealsfederal tax dollarsCenter SquareImmigrationTrade dealsTax CutsUkraineIsraeli WarDEIUSAidLake and Riley Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440928/house-hearing-focused-on-the-television-and-film-industry-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440928_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440928_video_v3.mp4 House hearing focused on the television and film industry in Illinois Illinois’ television and film industry came to a halt during a production strike in 2023, but it appears to be on the rebound. 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Illinoisfilm industryTV industryChristine Dudleyreturn on investmentfilm productioneconomic impact https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440929/as-il-budget-talks-continue-debate-over-non-citizen-health-subsidies-continues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440929_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440929_video_v3.mp4 As IL budget talks continue, debate over non-citizen health subsidies continues With less than one month before the budget deadline, the debate over subsidizing non-citizen health care continues, especially as Gov. J.B. Pritzker winds down one program. 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 IllinoisBudgetJ.B. PritzkerHealthcareSubsidiesImmigrantsTaxpayersHealth Care ProgramGeneral AssemblyC.D. DavidsmeyerGrace Pai https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440930/pennsylvania-map-reveals-complex-nature-of-clean-energy-tax-credits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440930_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440930_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Map Reveals Complex Nature of Clean Energy Tax Credits (The Center Square) - Dozens of organizations across Pennsylvania have taken advantage of tax credits and rebates provided by the federal infrastructure bill to fund projects that support renewable energy and climate resiliency. PennEnvironment and Evergreen Collaborative, both environmental organizations who operate in the commonwealth, have created an interactive map to see which companies have benefited from the tax dollars and the fiscal and environmental impact they’re expected to make. The map illustrates a range of projects in every region of the state, including rural areas whose representatives are known for backing the coal industry and eschewing climate concerns. They include various types of clean and renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, environmental cleanup, and tree planting efforts. Solar projects appear most prominently. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_672c81d7-26ff-4715-8781-c38b62704506.html 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 685 renewable energytax creditsclean energyPennsylvaniaPennEnvironmentsustainable agriculturecarbon capturehydrogen hubenergy subsidiesDemocratRepublicanpolicy whiplashfossil fuelGreen New DealChristen Smith https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440931/gov-tony-evers-i-havent-broken-the-law-i-havent-committed-a-crime https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440931_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440931_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Tony Evers: "I Haven't Broken the Law, I Haven't Committed a Crime" Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers' Responds to Border Czar Tom Homan's Remarks 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 117 Tony EversTom Homansanctuary citiesimmigrationstate agenciesdeportationexecutive orderICEborder securityillegal aliensstate law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440932/border-czar-tom-homan-if-you-cross-that-line-of-impediment-that-is-a-felony https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440932_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440932_video_v3.mp4 Border Czar Tom Homan: “If You Cross That Line of Impediment, That Is a Felony” Border Czar Tom Homan responds to questions about leaders of sanctuary jurisdictions particularly Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Tom HomanICEImmigrationWisconsinTony EversSanctuary cityillegal immigrationDeportation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440933/illinois-safe-t-act-made-an-issue-at-police-memorial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440933_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440933_video_v3.mp4 Illinois' SAFE-T Act made an issue at police memorial Greg Bishop shares some of the sentiments from Thursday's Illinois Police Memorial service, including criticism of the state's SAFE-T Act. 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 536 IllinoisSpringfieldPolice MemorialJB PritzkerSusana Mendozalaw enforcementSafety ActLine of dutyfallen officerIllinois Safety Actline of duty deathpolice officers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440934/illinois-budget-talks-continue-with-one-month-left https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440934_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440934_video_v3.mp4 Illinois budget talks continue with one month left Greg Bishop discusses the status of the annual Illinois state budget with the deadline set for May 31. Legislators discuss tax and spend policies, including funding for non-citizen health care subsidies. 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 930 IllinoisState Budgettax increaseimmigrant healthcarelegislative sessiontaxpayerGreg BishopLaura MurphyAmy EliktaxpayersIllinois HouseJB PritzkerDemocratstax dollarshealth benefits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440935/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440935_video_v3.mp4 What Do Treasury Yields Tell Us About the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss treasury yields on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 525 Treasury yieldsInterest ratesEconomic growthEconomic downturnFederal ReserveGovernment debtMortgage ratesConsumer borrowingCorporate debtStock marketThe Center SquareOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440936/illinois-senators-pass-measure-allowing-farmers-to-cull-crop-damaging-deer https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440936_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440936_video_v3.mp4 Illinois senators pass measure allowing farmers to cull crop-damaging deer Illinois farmers may soon be able to act when deer damage their crops. 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 IllinoisFarmingCrop damageDeerPatrick JoyceDale FowlerTerri Bryant https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440937/senate-committee-to-vote-on-bills-combating-antisemitism-on-campuses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440937_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440937_video_v3.mp4 Senate Committee to Vote on Bills Combating Antisemitism on Campuses (The Center Square) – Legislation targeting harassment of Jewish students at higher education institutions will likely reach the U.S. House floor by May, intensifying the broader crackdown on antisemitism by the Trump administration. The Republican-led Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee will vote on the Protecting Students on Campus Act and the Antisemitism Awareness Act on April 30. As reported by The Center Square, the Protecting Students on Campus Act would require universities to communicate to students how to file civil rights complaints and mandate universities to report the number of civil rights complaints they receive, as well as actions taken to address those complaints. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_8b319b1f-0d50-495f-bae1-2b76283a4c11.html Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 369 Antisemitism Awareness ActProtecting Students on Campus ActJewish studentscivil rightsfree speechstudent safetyfederal fundingHarvardEliana KernodleTherese Boudreauxprotestingtax-exempt status https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440938/service-honors-fallen-illinois-police-officers-in-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440938_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440938_video_v3.mp4 Service honors fallen Illinois police officers in 2024 Emotions ran high Thursday during the annual ceremony to honor the law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2024. 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 153 Illinoispolice officersLaw enforcement officersJ.B. PritzkerSusana Mendoza https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440939/illinois-budget-talks-gop-seeks-cuts-no-tax-hikes-with-one-month-left https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440939_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440939_video_v3.mp4 Illinois budget talks: GOP seeks cuts, no tax hikes with one month left With one month left before the deadline to approve a $55 billion Illinois state budget, taxpayers still haven’t seen the finalized plan on how their money will be spent. 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 144 IllinoisIllinois budgetstate budgetbudget cutstax hikesstate taxesNorine HammondLaura MurphyAmy ElikDemocratic PartyRepublican Partystate spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440940/chicago-mayor-pushes-to-end-illinois-flat-income-tax-for-progressive-tax https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440940_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440940_video_v3.mp4 Chicago mayor pushes to end Illinois’ flat income tax for progressive tax Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson advocates for Illinois to eliminate the state's flat income tax for a progressive income tax. 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 111 Brandon JohnsonChicago mayorIllinoisflat income taxprogressive income taxtax policyrevenueworking peopleeconomic structurecorporate loopholes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440941/il-legislators-advance-measures-some-say-could-release-violent-felons-ban-polystyrene-containers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440941_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440941_video_v3.mp4 IL legislators advance measures some say could release violent felons, ban polystyrene containers Greg Bishop looks at some of the measures the Illinois Senate and House are advancing touching on individuals convicted of felonies when they were under 21, banning polystyrene single use food containers and even a task force to investigate migration due to climate change. 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 709 Illinoislegislatorslegislationclimate changeIllinois SenateIllinois Housepolystyrenesingle-use food containersMigrationWill GuzzardiBlaine WilhourUnion jobsGreg BishopDon HarmonJill Tracy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440942/chicagos-mayor-calls-for-progressive-revenue-as-others-looks-for-transit-funding-reforms https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440942_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440942_video_v3.mp4 Chicago's Mayor calls for 'progressive' revenue as others looks for transit funding, reforms Greg Bishop reviews some of the conversations had around Illinois' transit agencies facing a budget shortfall of more than $700 million and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urging for higher taxes to help The Windy City. 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 524 Brandon Johnsonpublic transitIllinois budgetCook Countytransit reformIllinoistax dollarsprogressive revenuecorporate loopholesflat income taxDon DewitteGovernor PritzkerToni Preckwinkle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440943/chicago-cook-county-officials-defend-migrant-sanctuary-policies-amid-doj-lawsuit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440943_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440943_video_v3.mp4 Chicago, Cook County officials defend migrant sanctuary policies amid DOJ lawsuit Greg Bishop shares comments he got asking Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle about the ongoing U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit against the state's migrant sanctuary policies. 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 434 Toni PreckwinkleBrandon Johnsonmigrant sanctuaryIllinois lawimmigration lawICEICE enforcementCook CountyIllegal aliensFederal lawsuitLaw enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440944/chicago-mayor-calls-texas-governor-a-hateful-person https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440944_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440944_video_v3.mp4 Chicago Mayor Calls Texas Governor "A Hateful Person" Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called Texas Governor Greg Abbott a "hateful person" during a press conference in Springfield, Illinois on 4/30/25. 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Brandon JohnsonGreg AbbottTexasIllinoisMigrant busingChicagoBorder controlBiden AdministrationPolitical dispute https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440945/full-press-conference-chicago-mayor-discusses-budget-migrant-policies-and-public-safety https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440945_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440945_video_v3.mp4 Full Press Conference: Chicago Mayor Discusses Budget, Migrant Policies, & Public Safety Full Press Conference: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson visits Springfield, Illinois on 4/30/25 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1109 ChicagoIllinoisbudgetpublic safetymigrant policiesstate budgetcity of chicagogovernment policypublic transportationeducation fundingaffordable housinghomelessnessrevenueeconomic vibrancytransit funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440946/political-leaders-discuss-transit-dollars-governance-at-illinois-capitol https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440946_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440946_video_v3.mp4 Political leaders discuss transit dollars, governance at Illinois Capitol Elected officials around the state are keeping a close eye on public transit negotiations at the Illinois Capitol. 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 76 transit dollarsIllinois Capitolpublic transitChicago Transit AuthorityBrandon JohnsonToni PreckwinkleDon Dewittegovernmentregional transportation authority https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440947/trump-touts-new-investment-at-cabinet-meeting-says-tariffs-are-responsible https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440947_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440947_video_v3.mp4 Trump Touts New Investment at Cabinet Meeting, Says Tariffs Are Responsible Trump Touts New Investment at Cabinet Meeting, Says Tariffs Are Responsible 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Donald TrumpSamsungTariffsInvestmentUnited StatesCabinet meetingGross domestic investment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440948/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440948_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Representative Speaks on Bipartisan Litter Bill Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, speaks on a bipartisan litter bill she co-sponsored 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Mary DyeWashington StateBipartisan Litter BillWaste ReductionGovernmentPolicy MakingEnvironmental LegislationPlastic WasteLandfill Reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440949/will-this-week-bring-higher-market-volatility https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440949_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440949_video_v3.mp4 Will This Week Bring Higher Market Volatility? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 686 Chris KrugOrphe DivounguyCenter Squaremarket volatilityconsumer confidencelabor marketeconomic datajob openingslayoffssaving rateconsumer spendingwage growthPCE dataprofit marginsfederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440950/chicago-cook-county-continue-resistance-of-dojs-migrant-sanctuary-lawsuit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440950_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440950_video_v3.mp4 Chicago, Cook County continue resistance of DOJ's migrant sanctuary lawsuit Chicago and Cook County officials continue to push back against the U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit challenging migrant sanctuary policies. 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 165 ChicagoCook CountyMigrant SanctuaryLawsuitDepartment of JusticeBrandon JohnsonToni PreckwinkleBorder controlJoe BidenImmigration Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440951/proposed-il-climate-task-force-wont-tackle-policy-driven-outmigration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440951_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440951_video_v3.mp4 Proposed IL climate task force won't tackle policy-driven outmigration The Illinois House Energy and Environment Committee has approved legislation to study the potential movement of populations due to climate issues. 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 IllinoisClimate task forceWill GuzzardiBlaine WilhourClimate ChangePopulation Shifts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440952/wa-legislature-passes-rainier-school-closure-bill-that-includes-new-transition-plans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440952_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440952_video_v3.mp4 WA Legislature Passes Rainier School Closure Bill That Includes New Transition Plans (The Center Square) – Outside of budget negotiations, one of the bills that dominated Washington state lawmakers' attention during the 2025 legislative session was a proposal to close a state-operated school for people with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities. With just hours to spare on Sunday – the last day of the 105-day legislative session – lawmakers passed a version of Senate Bill 5393 that will prohibit new long-term admissions to Rainier School in Pierce County starting July 27 and stop short-term admissions starting June 30, 2027. The changes were the result of a Republican amendment accepted by both chambers. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_963049b7-b44c-47f4-8c5b-f5761f0da729.html 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 673 Rainier SchoolWashington stateSenate Bill 5393disabilityRanier SchoolmedicaidOlympianonverbalmedical issues24 hour carebill 5393BuckleyYakama ValleyGovernor Fergusongroup homes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440953/chicagos-mayor-visits-springfield-to-ask-for-more-tax-dollars https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440953_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440953_video_v3.mp4 Chicago's mayor visits Springfield to ask for more tax dollars Greg Bishop previews some of what could be discussed Wednesday as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson visits the Illinois State Capitol. 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 485 Brandon JohnsonChicago MayorJB PritzkerIllinois BudgetChicago FinancesChicago Teachers UnionIllinois SenateSpringfieldGreg BishopChicagoIllinoisWelcoming City OrdinanceFederal GrantsLawsuitUS Department of Justice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440954/family-battles-illinois-state-agency-in-court-to-keep-child-with-disabilities-closer-to-home https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440954_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440954_video_v3.mp4 Family battles Illinois state agency in court to keep child with disabilities closer to home Greg Bishop shares the story of William and Danita Dorsey who are expected back in court to keep their son Gregory in a state-run facility for individuals with disabilities closer to their southern Illinois home, rather than nearly four hours away. 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 963 Illinoisfamilychild disabilitiesadult with disabilitiesState facilitiesDepartment of Human Servicescourt orderstate governmentdisabilitieslegal guardianshipGreg BishopCenter SquareWilliam DorseyGregoryMurray Center https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440955/state-legislators-oppose-chicago-mayors-desire-for-more-taxpayer-dollars https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440955_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440955_video_v3.mp4 State legislators oppose Chicago mayor’s desire for more taxpayer dollars A number of Illinois legislators are making it clear that they oppose spending more taxpayer dollars on Chicago unless city officials improve their failing financial practices. 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 IllinoisLegislatorsChicagoTaxpayer DollarsFinancial PracticesSpending PlanSeth LewisChapin RoseBillion DollarTransportationBears StadiumCTA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440956/rocky-mountain-dea-raid-nets-100-immigration-related-arrests https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440956_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440956_video_v3.mp4 Rocky Mountain DEA Raid Nets 100 Immigration-Related Arrests From the Rocky Mountain DEA X page 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 DEARocky MountainDrug Enforcement AdministrationImmigration ArrestsRaidArresting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440957/sound-transit-taxes-have-generated-more-than-dollar20-billion-in-almost-30-years https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440957_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440957_video_v3.mp4 Sound Transit Taxes Have Generated More Than $20 Billion in Almost 30 Years (The Center Square) – In 1996, voters within the Sound Transit District voted to approve "Sound Move," which imposed a variety of local taxes to fund the construction of public transit such as bus lines, commuter trains and light rail. In the years to follow, voters would then approve ST2 in 2008 that added additional taxes or tax increases, followed by voter-approved ST3 in 2016, both of which expand or seek to expand on existing services. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_3f0e50ba-d976-4e2c-a1b2-a757cb8d6c98.html 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 718 Sound TransitWashington stateTaxesTax revenueTransportation fundingLight railSound MoveLocal salesUse taxTransportationDow ConstantineFederal WayThe Center SquareCarleen JohnsonTJ Martinell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440958/il-family-fighting-state-to-keep-child-with-disabilities-closer-to-home https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440958_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440958_video_v3.mp4 IL family fighting state to keep child with disabilities closer to home A southern Illinois mother and father are pleading in the courts to force the state to keep their child with disabilities in a facility that’s close to them. 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 188 IllinoisFamilyChild with DisabilitiesGuardianshipCourtWilliam DorseyGregory DorseyDepartment of Human ServicesCharlie MeierWaukegan Illinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440959/audit-findings-reveal-late-payments-poor-internal-controls-il-higher-ed-board https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440959_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440959_video_v3.mp4 Audit findings reveal late payments, poor internal controls IL higher ed board The Illinois Board of Higher Education is facing questions from lawmakers about financial noncompliance and late payments to schools. 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 96 Illinois Board of Higher EducationAudit FindingsLate PaymentsInternal ControlsFinancial NoncomplianceIllinoisState Senator Chapin RoseGinger Ostro https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440960/pennsylvania-labor-sec-walker-says-birth-certificate-access-crucial-for-work-housing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440960_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440960_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Labor Sec. Walker Says Birth Certificate Access Crucial for Work, Housing Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy Walker discusses a new program to provide residents with access to birth certificates 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Nancy WalkerPennsylvaniaLabor and IndustryBirth CertificateEmploymentHousingCareerLinkFoundational Documents https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440961/rep-ro-khanna-d-ca-are-you-so-afraid-that-you-dont-know-what-to-say https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440961_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440961_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA): “Are You So Afraid That You Don’t Know What to Say?” From the House Oversight committee hearing 4/29/25 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 133 Ro KhannaHouse Oversight CommitteeTariff PolicyManufacturingIndustrial PolicyEconomic PolicyCongressWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440962/pritzker-defends-controversial-comments-as-republican-calls-for-incitement-investigation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440962_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440962_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker defends controversial comments as Republican calls for incitement investigation Greg Bishop airs some of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's defense of comments he made over the weekend in New Hampshire and gets reaction from Illinois GOP Chairman Kathy Salvi. 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 648 JB PritzkerKathy SalviGreg BishopIllinois politicsRepublicanIllinois Governorpolitical violenceelection seasonIllinoisPolitical CommentaryDonald Trumpstudent loanstax breakspolitical committeeIllinois in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440963/press-sec-leavitt-this-is-a-hostile-and-political-act-by-amazon https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440963_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440963_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “This Is a Hostile and Political Act by Amazon” From The White House press briefing 4/29/25 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 Press Secretary LeavittWhite HouseAmazonDonald TrumpTrump tariffstariffspolitical actstrade policyChinese propaganda https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440964/trump-celebrates-immigration-enforcement-for-first-100-days https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440964_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440964_video_v3.mp4 Trump celebrates immigration enforcement for first 100 days Greg Bishop reviews some of the points the Trump administration is highlighting 100 days into his second non consecutive term, and reaction from both sides of the aisle. 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 832 Donald TrumpBorder SecurityIllegal ImmigrationRepublican PartyLaw EnforcementExecutive OrderGreg BishopKaroline LeavittTom HomanWhite HouseBiden AdministrationIllinoisJB PritzkerKathy SalviDemocratic Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440965/il-gop-chair-investigate-pritzker-for-criminal-incitement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440965_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440965_video_v3.mp4 IL GOP chair: Investigate Pritzker for criminal incitement The chairman of the Illinois GOP says an investigation of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker for criminal incitement should be opened. 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 113 Kathy SalviIllinois GOPJ.B. PritzkerIllinois governorcriminal incitementpolitical news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440966/seattle-spends-millions-on-illegal-immigrants-as-trump-admin-seeks-to-deny-funds https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440966_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440966_video_v3.mp4 Seattle Spends Millions on Illegal Immigrants as Trump Admin Seeks to Deny Funds (The Center Square) – Seattle spends roughly $6.5 million a year on complementary resources for illegal immigrants, even as the administration of President Donald Trump is taking major steps to reshape immigration policy and practice – with an emphasis on enforcement of federal law. According to city statistics, there are more than 143,687 foreign-born residents in Seattle, including 21,000 illegal immigrants who make up roughly 2.7% of the city’s total population of 755,000. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_a686a47c-8ceb-4807-963d-a9ee45d02c49.html 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 626 Seattleillegal immigrantsimmigrant servicesimmigration policybudgetWashingtonrefugeesresidentsThe Center SquareimmigrantTim ClouserSpencer Pauleyservice cutsraise taxescover losses https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440967/gop-senator-terrible-legislation-expands-financial-reporting-by-seniors-investment-advisors https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440967_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440967_video_v3.mp4 GOP senator: 'terrible' legislation expands financial reporting by seniors’ investment advisors Illinois lawmakers debate a bill aimed at investment scams affecting seniors, but opponents call it "unworkable." The legislation is in the Illinois House after state senators approved it earlier this month. 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Illinoislegislationfinancial reportinginvestment advisorssenior scamsSteve StadelmanJason PlummerIllinois Housestate senatorsfinancial institutionsbankers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440968/washington-republican-raises-concerns-over-rental-property-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440968_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440968_video_v3.mp4 Washington Republican Raises Concerns Over Rental Property Bill Rep. April Conners a republican from Kennewick 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 84 April ConnersWashington StateRental PropertyHousing BillHousing DevelopmentKennewick https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440969/illinois-officials-advocate-for-workplace-safety-during-workers-memorial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440969_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440969_video_v3.mp4 Illinois officials advocate for workplace safety during workers memorial A ceremony held Monday morning in Springfield honored the trade and labor lives lost in Illinois. 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 191 IllinoisWorkers Memorial DayWorkplace SafetyLaborTradeTim DreaNick YelvertonMichael FrerichsIllinois AFL-CIOIllinois General Assembly https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440970/washington-republican-addresses-state-budget-challenges https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440970_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440970_video_v3.mp4 Washington Republican Addresses State Budget Challenges Representative Travis Couture, R-Allyn, 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 109 Travis CoutureWashingtonState BudgetTax IncreaseGovernment SpendingRepublicanBlue-Collar Workers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440971/washington-republican-refers-to-legislation-as-largest-tax-hike-in-state-history https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440971_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440971_video_v3.mp4 Washington Republican Refers to Legislation as "Largest Tax Hike" in State History Representative April Conners a republican from Kennewick 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 April ConnersWashington StateTax HikeLegislationState HistoryKennewickRepublicansSeattle Times https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440972/press-sec-leavitt-thats-another-95percent-decrease-from-the-prior-year https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440972_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440972_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “That’s Another 95% Decrease From the Prior Year.” From The White House press briefing 4/28/25 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Press Secretary LeavittWhite HouseJoe BidenDonald Trumpborder patrolillegal aliensSouthwest Borderborder securityimmigration policypress briefing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440973/homan-sanctuary-cities-can-stand-aside-and-watch-ice-keep-their-communities-safe https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440973_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440973_video_v3.mp4 Homan: “Sanctuary Cities Can Stand Aside and Watch Ice Keep Their Communities Safe” From the White House Press briefing 4/28/25 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Thomas HomanSanctuary CitiesICEImmigration EnforcementWhite HousePress BriefingFederal Judge https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440974/illinois-high-property-taxes-a-bigger-concern-than-tariffs-legislator-says https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440974_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440974_video_v3.mp4 Illinois' high property taxes a bigger concern than tariffs, legislator says Greg Bishop highlights comments during recent Illinois House hearings about the impact of tariffs in the face of costs Illinois already imposes on businesses and the impact of anti-DEI orders for Illinois universities. 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 737 Illinoisproperty taxestariffsDEIUniversity of Illinoisstate governmentIllinois Policy Institutepension benefitsstate pensionersGreg BishopDonald TrumpRon DeSantisIllinois retailersincome taxLabor costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440975/will-pritzker-testify-to-congress-about-illinois-migrant-sanctuary-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440975_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440975_video_v3.mp4 Will Pritzker testify to Congress about Illinois' migrant sanctuary policies? Greg Bishop reviews a recent call to action from the Illinois GOP for people to sign a petition urging Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to testify to a U.S. House committee about the state's migrant sanctuary policies. 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 510 JB PritzkerIllinoisCongresssanctuary policiesRepublican Partyillegal immigrationIllinois PoliticsGreg Bishopsanctuary lawsDepartment of Laborunemployment fraudDonald Trumpfederal lawsuitarresting a judge https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440976/politicking-in-nh-il-gov-jb-pritzker-advocates-for-disruption-and-mass-protests https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440976_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440976_video_v3.mp4 Politicking in NH, IL Gov. J.B. Pritzker advocates for 'disruption' and 'mass protests' Greg Bishop reviews recent political comments Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker made over the weekend where he told New Hampshire Democrats to mass protest and disrupt the Trump administration. 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 666 J.B. PritzkerIllinois politicsPolitical campaignDemocrat partyDonald TrumpGreg BishopIllinois Republicanspolitical messagingJuliana StrattonDick DurbinUS Senate seatGreen energyJB Pritzkerpolitical calendarcongressional testimony https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440977/trumps-cost-cutting-project-continues-as-musk-prepares-to-step-back-from-doge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440977_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440977_video_v3.mp4 Trump’s Cost-Cutting Project Continues as Musk Prepares to Step Back From DOGE (The Center Square) – President Donald Trump's goals for the Department of Government Efficiency remain even as leader Elon Musk prepares to spend less time on government matters and more time with electric vehicle maker Tesla. When Trump first created DOGE, before taking office, he said it would be the government cost-cutting equivalent of the "Manhattan Project." Both Trump and Musk promised Americans would get a more efficient government after DOGE addressed government waste and cut regulations, but the final product – a streamlined government – isn't due until July 4, 2026, the nation's 250th birthday. 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 412 Elon MuskPresident TrumpDonald Trumpgovernment spendingnational debtbudget cutsFederal budgetTrump administrationWaste fraudCost-cutting projectSocial SecurityHealth careDefense spendingBudget control https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440978/poll-support-for-trump-on-the-economy-is-falling-and-harvard-sues-trump-administration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440978_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440978_video_v3.mp4 Poll: Support for Trump on the Economy Is Falling & Harvard Sues Trump Administration Americans aren’t thrilled with how President Donald Trump is handling the economy, despite the economy and immigration being his top-performing issues in polls leading up to the election. President Donald Trump's goals for the Department of Government Efficiency remain even as leader Elon Musk prepares to spend less time on government matters and more time with electric vehicle maker Tesla. The California Legislative Analyst’s Office reports the state’s drug spending has doubled since 2018, with a quarter of the increase coming from weight loss drugs and an unknown portion from drugs for illegal immigrants. And more... 2025-04-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 Donald TrumpEconomic PolicyPolitical SupportHarvard UniversityTrump administrationdrug spendinghealthcare costsCalifornia economyImmigration PolicyFederal ReserveInflationinterest ratessanctuary policiesElon MuskChina https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440979/ca-governors-parole-board-slammed-for-releasing-man-who-beat-toddler-to-death https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440979_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440979_video_v3.mp4 CA Governor’s Parole Board Slammed for Releasing Man Who Beat Toddler to Death (The Center Square) - California Board of Parole Hearings ordered the release of convicted child murderer Josue Herrera, who was found to have beaten his girlfriend’s 2-year-old son to death. While BPH claims Herrera has shown “remorse” and is “no longer” a “risk to public safety,” some officials questioned the decision, noting the gruesome circumstances of the toddler’s murder and the unfairness of giving the murderer a second chance. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_00096ccd-95c5-4e23-9519-382c4d24a247.html Second article: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_fd828388-478b-4e86-a435-ac87424d4d91.html 2025-04-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 529 Josue HerreraChild murderParole hearingCalifornia BoardPrison violationcriminal justiceICEdeportationillegal immigrant convictsfederal feloniessanctuary policiesvehicular manslaughterKenneth Schrupp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440980/expiring-health-insurance-tax-credits-loom-large-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440980_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440980_video_v3.mp4 Expiring Health Insurance Tax Credits Loom Large in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – Expanded tax credits that make health insurance cheaper for 24.3 million Americans face expiration at the end of 2025, leaving many in the field fearful about the future of medicine for the working class. In Pennsylvania, that means premiums for 500,000 residents enrolled through Pennie — the state’s health insurance marketplace — could nearly double. As enrollment drops, prices will rise even higher to fill the gap. “We’re very concerned about what we have headed down the pike,” said Pennie Executive Director Devon Trolley during a roundtable discussion on Tuesday in Philadelphia. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_566c2522-bd18-4b27-9a8d-0e430ced70cd.html 2025-04-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 672 health insurancePennsylvaniaACAMedicaidinsurance marketplacerising premiumshealthcare accessmedical debtThe Center SquareChristen SmithChristina LengyelCOVID-19 pandemicroutine screeningsAging PopulationMedicare https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440981/illinois-lawmaker-cut-non-citizen-spending-to-reform-family-farms-estate-tax https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440981_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440981_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Lawmaker: Cut Non-Citizen Spending to Reform Family Farms Estate Tax (The Center Square) – Illinois House Republicans are calling for reforms to the state’s estate tax on farmers, saying it’s up to Democrats to find savings to make up for potentially millions of dollars in lost state revenue. Earlier this month, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he would support a change to the estate tax for family farms as long as proponents bring forward cuts to state spending to make up for possibly lost revenue. “It’s a couple few hundred million dollars of revenue to the state,” Pritzker said after Ag Day events at the Illinois State Capitol. “So … if he’s able to come with his ideas about how to pay for it, then we ought to talk about it.” 2025-04-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisIllinois politicsIllinois governmentIllinois House RepublicansJB Pritzkerestate taxfamily farmsnon-citizen spendingIllinois StatehouseIllinois state taxWayne RosenthalAndrew Chesneypolitical shift2026 electionnon-citizen programs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440982/washington-republican-urges-balanced-approach-on-student-shower-access-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440982_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440982_video_v3.mp4 Washington Republican Urges Balanced Approach on Student Shower Access Policies Representative Griffey (R) Urges Balanced Approach on Student Shower Access Policies 2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 150 student showertransgenderRepresentative GriffeyOSPIstudent accessfemale restroomparent notificationparent rightseducation policyschool funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440983/whats-at-stake-for-illinois-colleges-with-dei-policies-under-discussion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440983_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440983_video_v3.mp4 What’s at stake for Illinois colleges with DEI policies under discussion 2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 IllinoisIllinois CollegesHigher EducationDepartment of EducationFederal ContractsPaul JacobsDiversityEquityInclusion https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440984/washington-policy-center-delivers-30000-signatures-opposing-tax-hikes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440984_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440984_video_v3.mp4 Washington Policy Center Delivers 30,000 Signatures Opposing Tax Hikes Washington Policy Center's President & CEO, Steven Hatting 2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Steven HattingWashington Policy CenterTax HikesTax BudgetWashington StateGovernmentPetitionSignatures https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440985/washington-republican-criticizes-passage-of-bill-granting-striking-workers-six-weeks-of-unemployment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440985_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440985_video_v3.mp4 Washington Republican Criticizes Passage of Bill Granting Striking Workers Six Weeks of Unemployment Washington State Rep. Suzanne Schmidt a Republican out of Spokane valley 2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 164 Suzanne SchmidtWashington StateUnemployment BenefitsStriking WorkersEconomic ImpactEconomic DevelopmentNew JerseyNew York https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440986/poll-voters-want-open-primaries-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440986_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440986_video_v3.mp4 Poll: Voters Want Open Primaries in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – As the number of independent voters grows, there is broad bipartisan support among Pennsylvania voters for allowing the state’s 1.4 million independents to participate in primary elections, says a new poll. Pennsylvania is one of only 14 states with closed party primaries. Implementing open or semi-open primaries would require changes to state election law, an issue currently being considered by lawmakers in both chambers of the General Assembly. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_e5eccf07-2193-41a2-ac4a-b1bb6a93daaf.html 2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 514 Pennsylvania primariesopen primariesregistered votersvoter registrationvoting trendsPennsylvaniapolitical environmentpolitical partiesRepublican Partyvoting patternsJosh ShapiroDoug Mastrianogeneral electionKristen SmithChristina Lengyel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440987/poll-american-support-for-trump-on-the-economy-is-falling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440987_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440987_video_v3.mp4 Poll: American Support for Trump on the Economy Is Falling (The Center Square) – Americans aren’t thrilled with how President Donald Trump is handling the economy, despite the economy and immigration being his top-performing issues in polls leading up to the election. The president’s overall job approval ratings are barely distinguishable from how he’s polling on the economy, according to The Center Square Voters' Voice poll conducted by Noble Predictive Insights. Among the more than 2,500 registered voters surveyed, 44% indicated they approved of how the president is doing his job and 43% approved of how he’s handling the economy. More than half – 53% and 54%, respectively – indicated they were unhappy with his economic and overall job performance. 2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 484 Donald Trumpeconomyvoter voice pollvoterspolling dataUS economyregistered votersimmigration policytariffsChina trade warpolitical biasdomestic manufacturinggovernment efficiencyCasey HarperDan McAuliffe https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440988/new-bill-signed-by-gov-ferguson-enhances-access-to-gender-affirming-care https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440988_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440988_video_v3.mp4 New Bill Signed by Gov. Ferguson Enhances Access to Gender-Affirming Care Governor Ferguson signs bills into law for the state of Washington 2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 74 Gov. FergusonWashingtonGender-Affirming CareHealth InsuranceHormone TherapyNicole MacriHouse Bill 1971 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440989/illinois-legislator-high-property-taxes-hurt-more-than-tariff-uncertainty https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440989_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440989_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislator: High property taxes hurt more than tariff uncertainty A conversation about the impacts tariffs could have on Illinois’ economy turned into discussions about the state’s business climate and high property taxes. 2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 88 Illinoisproperty taxestariffsretailRob KarrJoe SosnowskiIllinois Retail Merchants Association https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440990/pritzker-endorses-stratton-for-us-senate-10-months-before-illinois-primary https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440990_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440990_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker endorses Stratton for U.S. Senate 10 months before Illinois primary After an unrelated event in Chicago Friday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker was asked about his endorsement of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton to replace U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, who Wednesday announced he was not seeking reelection. 2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 129 J.B. PritzkerJuliana StrattonDick DurbinIllinoisU.S. SenateIllinois governorpolitical endorsementseeking reelection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440991/ca-drug-spending-doubled-due-to-weight-loss-drugs-illegal-immigrants https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440991_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440991_video_v3.mp4 CA Drug Spending Doubled Due to Weight Loss Drugs, Illegal Immigrants (The Center Square) - The California Legislative Analyst’s Office reports the state’s drug spending has doubled since 2018, with a quarter of the increase coming from weight loss drugs and an unknown portion from drugs for illegal immigrants. Drug spending for Medi-Cal, the state’s taxpayer-funded public health care program, has increased from approximately $4 billion in the 2018-2019 fiscal year to approximately $8 billion for 2023-2024. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_715cea66-2fb3-4a35-8075-7bd6e5d19409.html 2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 476 drug spendingweight loss drugsMedi-CalCaliforniahealth careillegal immigrantsOzempicCalifornia budgetGavin Newsomfederal fundingsales taxcorporate taxeconomic weaknessprivate sector jobs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440992/charter-ceo-chicago-board-of-ed-is-hurting-kids-by-failing-to-renew-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440992_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440992_video_v3.mp4 Charter CEO: Chicago Board of Ed is 'hurting kids' by failing to renew schools Chicago charter school leaders and families are protesting shorter renewal terms and a Chicago Board of Education resolution which could subject charter schools to unionization efforts. 2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 ChicagoChicago Board of EducationCharter SchoolsUnionizationEducation ReformProtesting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440993/advocates-against-trans-athletes-in-illinois-girls-sports-say-one-is-too-many https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440993_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440993_video_v3.mp4 Advocates against trans athletes in Illinois girls' sports say one is too many Greg Bishop delivers both sides of the debate over whether people born male identifying as transgender should be allowed to compete in women's sports. 2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 447 transgender athletesgirls sportsIHSAIllinois State HouseKelly CassidyGreg BishopThe Center Squaretrans athleteswomens sportsTitle IXUS Department of Education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440994/pritzker-expected-to-endorse-stratton-for-us-senate-after-durbin-retires https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440994_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker expected to endorse Stratton for U.S. Senate after Durbin retires Greg Bishop shares some of the latest headlines in the aftermath of Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin announcing he won't seek another term and who will get high profile endorsements to replace the senior senator. 2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 448 Dick DurbinJB PritzkerJuliana StrattonIllinoisIllinois senate seatpolitical raceDonald TrumpJoe Bidenapproval ratingselection seasonIllinois election https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440995/pritzkers-el-salvador-moves-criticized-for-lack-of-focus-on-illinois-issues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440995_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440995_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker's El Salvador moves criticized for lack of focus on Illinois issues Greg Bishop looks at the agenda Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has in dealing with El Salvador as Republicans criticize the move. 2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 390 J.B. PritzkerEl SalvadorIllinoisIllinois politicsGreg BishopGovernor PritzkerState of IllinoisTrump Administrationconstitutional rightsdue processAaron Del MarStephen Reickeconomic principleshempDick Durbin https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440996/il-court-headlines-mistrial-for-state-senator-corruption-trial-highland-park-shooter-gets-life https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440996_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440996_video_v3.mp4 IL court headlines: Mistrial for state senator corruption trial; Highland Park shooter gets life Greg Bishop looks at the outcome of two high profile court cases: The corruption trial of Illinois State Sen. Emil Jones, III, turning into a mistrial and the Highland Park shooter getting life in prison for the 2022 July 4th mass shooting. 2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 381 Illinois in FocusEmil Jones IIIHighland Parkethics reformgun controlLegislationSchool SafetyGreg BishopThe Center SquareJB PritzkerJanet Yang RohrWill Davis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440997/sec-rubio-we-can-see-the-finish-line-but-both-of-them-have-to-get-there https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440997_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440997_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Rubio: “We Can See the Finish Line but Both of Them Have to Get There” From the White House 4/24/25 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Marco RubioDonald TrumpWhite Houseending warmissile strikespeace makingdiplomacy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440998/tammy-bruce-america-first-and-as-a-result-it-puts-the-world-first https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440998_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440998_video_v3.mp4 Tammy Bruce: “America First and as a Result It Puts the World First” From the Department of State press briefing 4/24/25 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 Tammy BruceAmerica FirstForeign PolicyUkraineRussiaDonald TrumpMarco RubioVolodymyr ZelenskyyKeith KelloggAndriy YermakWar directive https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/440999/spokane-city-council-shelves-ordinance-to-reinstate-prop-1-for-now https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440999_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/440999_video_v3.mp4 Spokane City Council Shelves Ordinance to Reinstate Prop 1 – For Now (The Center Square) – Despite overwhelming support, the Spokane City Council voted Monday against reinstating a public camping ban after the Washington State Supreme Court invalidated the law last week. The high court said Proposition 1, which 75% of voters approved in 2023, should have never been on the ballot. The justices ruled that the initiative was administrative, not legislative, as required by state law, because it altered an existing policy rather than creating a new one. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_72118ff7-7584-470b-b508-dbf53990f187.html 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 670 SpokaneProp 1city councilWashington StateState Supreme CourtPublic campinghomelessnesshousingpublic safetydrug enforcementhousing servicesaddictionMental health issuesTim ClouserPaul Dillon https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441000/controversy-growing-over-il-rule-to-allow-transgender-athletes-play-girls-sports https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441000_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441000_video_v3.mp4 Controversy growing over IL rule to allow transgender athletes play girl’s sports As Illinois continues to allow transgender athletes to compete in girl sports, Republicans are making an effort to change the rules. 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441001/legislation-would-mandate-public-schools-be-equipped-with-silent-alarms https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441001_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441001_video_v3.mp4 Legislation would mandate public schools be equipped with silent alarms Lawmakers unveil legislation which mandates that all public elementary and secondary schools implement silent panic alarm systems that directly connect to local law enforcement agencies. The law's purpose is to improve emergency response times by ensuring that authorities are alerted to school security emergencies swiftly. 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 School SafetySilent AlarmEmergency ResponseLaw EnforcementPublic SchoolsLegislationJanet Yang RohrWill DavisAlyssa's Law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441002/durbin-had-conversations-with-stratton-pritzker-before-announcements https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441002_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441002_video_v3.mp4 Durbin had ‘conversations’ with Stratton, Pritzker before announcements With Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin not seeking another term, Illinois voters will have a chance to pick a new member of Congress next year. 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Dick DurbinJuliana StrattonJ.B. PritzkerIllinoisU.S. SenatorElectionsIllinois SenatePolitical Race https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441003/sen-durbin-d-il-there-comes-a-point-in-your-career-when-the-torch-must-be-passed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441003_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441003_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Durbin (D-IL): “There Comes a Point in Your Career When the Torch Must Be Passed” Senator Dick Durbin a democrat from Illinois announces his retirement 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 121 Dick DurbinUnited States SenateIllinoissenateretirementpolitical careerelection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441004/harvard-sues-trump-administration-over-illegal-demands https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441004_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441004_video_v3.mp4 Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over ‘Illegal Demands' (The Center Square) – After seeing billions of dollars in research funding frozen and facing multiple federal demands for internal reform, Harvard University is suing the Trump administration under the claim that it has violated the school’s First Amendment rights. On April 14, the U.S. Department of Education announced it was freezing $2.2 billion in taxpayer-funded federal grants to the school, as The Center Square reported. The decision followed Harvard’s refusal to comply with the Trump administration’s demands that it more effectively curb unlawful student activity and reform any programs “with egregious records of antisemitism or other bias.” Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_54d67fd0-dc8a-43e1-b214-22b57497d67f.html 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 421 Eliana KerndleTherese BoudreauxHarvard UniversityTrump Administrationfirst amendment rightsAlan GarberLawsuitExecutive OrdersCollege AccreditationDiscriminatory SpeechForeign Gifts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441005/washington-lawmaker-and-superintendent-clash-on-education-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441005_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441005_video_v3.mp4 Washington Lawmaker and Superintendent Clash on Education Funding Senator Braun a republican and Superintendent Reykdal 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 90 Senator BraunChris ReykdalSchool FundingSchool LeviesWashington StateTax LevyEducation Funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441006/gop-lawmakers-take-stand-on-womens-sports-in-washington https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441006_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441006_video_v3.mp4 GOP Lawmakers Take Stand on Women’s Sports in Washington Republican senators Warnick and Corry durring republic media availability 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 140 WashingtonRepublicanSenator WarnickSenator CorryWomen's SportsTitle IXlegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441007/illinois-house-committees-discuss-mental-health-and-firearms-and-human-trafficking https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441007_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441007_video_v3.mp4 Illinois House committees discuss mental health and firearms and human trafficking Greg Bishop looks at highlights from two separate Illinois House committees, one dealing with mental health and firearms and the other dealing with human trafficking awareness. 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 583 IllinoisGun ViolenceMaura HirschauerPatrick WindhorstLindsay LaPointeGreg BishopEd Sullivanfirearm lawsFOID cardhuman traffickingBrendan KellyAnne WilliamsState Policemental health issues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441008/illinois-legislator-choice-between-noncitizen-spending-and-saving-family-farms https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441008_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441008_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislator: Choice between noncitizen spending and saving family farms Greg Bishop reviews recent discussions around the estate tax on Illinois family farms and Republicans saying Democrats need to reprioritize spending to save the industry. 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 355 IllinoisFamily Farmsestate taxtax payersnon-citizensWayne RosenthalJB PritzkerIllinois budgetIllinois politicsstate taxfamily farmerstax savings https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441009/illinoisans-have-open-us-senate-seat-for-2026-as-durbin-retiring https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441009_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441009_video_v3.mp4 Illinoisans have open U.S. Senate seat for 2026 as Durbin retiring Greg Bishop discusses the news of Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin announcing he's not seeking reelection, which opens up the seat for voters to pick a new Senator in 2026. 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 626 Dick DurbinU.S. SenateIllinoisIllinois electionre-electionJB PritzkerTammy DuckworthJuliana StrattonUS SenateCenter SquareYouTubecongressmanrunning for office https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441010/wa-house-finance-committee-gives-do-pass-recommendation-to-three-tax-bills https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441010_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441010_video_v3.mp4 WA House Finance Committee Gives Do-Pass Recommendation to Three Tax Bills (The Center Square) – With the session winding down, the House Finance Committee on Tuesday advanced three tax bills out of executive session, giving them a do-pass recommendation. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5794 aims to eliminate certain tax preferences, address changes in constitutional law, and clarify legislative intent. It proposes to eliminate some tax incentives deemed “obsolete” by the tax preference performance review process, including those affecting transportation, storage, and processing of goods, and packing of agricultural products. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_fe3d3c03-f15e-47a8-a12f-9a03d4e2c5e9.html 2025-04-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 960 tax billsHouse Finance CommitteeWashington Statestate taxescapital gainsestate taxtax billbudgetDemocratstax measurestax increasesWashingtonOlympiaGov FergusonBoeing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441011/illinois-legislators-discuss-mental-health-and-gun-violence https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441011_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441011_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators discuss mental health and gun violence Mental health and firearms violence was the focus of a subject matter hearing Wednesday at the Illinois Statehouse. 2025-04-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 131 IllinoisIllinois StatehouseMental HealthGun ViolenceGun ControlMaura HirschauerPatrick WindhorstLindsey LapointeEd Sullivan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441012/comprehensive-illinois-human-trafficking-bill-has-bipartisan-support https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441012_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441012_video_v3.mp4 'Comprehensive' Illinois human trafficking bill has bipartisan support The Illinois House is considering legislation which would have the state’s Department of Children and Family Services maintain a human trafficking unit. 2025-04-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 126 Illinoishuman traffickingDepartment of Children and Family Servicesstate policelegislationAnn WilliamsBrendan Kellyvictim supportlaw enforcementbipartisan support https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441013/washington-republican-criticizes-democrats-for-excluding-gop-in-budget-process https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441013_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441013_video_v3.mp4 Washington Republican Criticizes Democrats for Excluding GOP in Budget Process From GOP avail 2025-04-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 WashingtonRepublican PartyDemocrat Partybudget processpublic safetylaw enforcementWashington budgetJohn Braun2015 house billbudget funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441014/illinois-officials-react-to-the-news-durbin-will-not-seek-reelection https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441014_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441014_video_v3.mp4 Illinois officials react to the news Durbin will not seek reelection Longtime Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin has announced he will not be seeking reelection. Durbin made the announcement on social media Wednesday in a highly-produced segment. 2025-04-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 175 Dick DurbinJ.B. PritzkerIllinoisU.S. Senatorretirementelectionreelectiongovernmentpolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441015/will-pres-trump-fire-fed-chair-jerome-powell https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441015_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441015_video_v3.mp4 Will Pres. Trump Fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the tensions between President Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 795 Chris KrugOrphe DivounguyJerome Powellinterest ratesfederal reservetariff policyeconomic outlookmarket speculationDonald Trumptrade dealsinflationeconomic policytariffstreasury yieldsUS government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441016/washington-legislature-passes-bill-requiring-gun-purchase-permits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441016_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441016_video_v3.mp4 Washington Legislature Passes Bill Requiring Gun Purchase Permits Representative Berry a Democrat from WA voices support while Republican representative Walsh opposes 2025-04-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 158 Washington StateGun ControlFirearmGun PurchaseLegislatureRepresentative BerryRepresentative WalshSecond AmendmentGun ViolenceGun Law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441017/il-legislator-cut-non-citizen-spending-to-reform-family-farms-estate-tax https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441017_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441017_video_v3.mp4 IL legislator: Cut non-citizen spending to reform family farms estate tax The debate continues over how to make up for lost revenue were Illinois’ estate tax for family farms be reformed. 2025-04-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerWayne Rosenthalestate taxfamily farmsstate revenuespending cutsnon-citizen spendingtax reformbudgetDavid Harris https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441018/illinois-secretary-of-state-aims-to-curb-distracted-driving-epidemic https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441018_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441018_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Secretary of State aims to curb distracted driving 'epidemic' Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says drivers need to change their mindset to avoid distractions. 2025-04-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 133 Alexi GiannouliasIllinois Secretary of StateDistracted DrivingCar AccidentsTraffic SafetyDriving SafetyTexting and Driving https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441019/illinois-legislators-debate-requiring-voters-prove-citizenship https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441019_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441019_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators debate requiring voters prove citizenship Greg Bishop shares moments from Tuesday's Illinois House Elections and Ethics Committee where legislators and stakeholders debated the potential of federal legislation requiring newly registered voters to prove their citizenship. 2025-04-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 627 IllinoisIllinois HouseIllinois Senatefederal voter legislationvoting lawscitizenshipvoter registrationIllinois state lawGreg BishopThe Center SquareElection Integrity Networkfederal electionsSave Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441020/pritzker-reacts-to-doj-assertion-migrant-released-from-il-jail-later-arrested-for-murder https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441020_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441020_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker reacts to DOJ assertion migrant released from IL jail later arrested for murder Greg Bishop delves into the latest court filings challenging Illinois' migrant sanctuary policies from the U.S. Department of Justice and jointly from the state of Illinois, Cook County and the city of Chicago. He also shares Gov. J.B. Pritzker's reaction to DOJ assertions. 2025-04-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 602 JB PritzkerIllinoismigrant sanctuaryfederal courtICEfederal immigrationsanctuary lawsimmigration policyCook County JailState of IllinoisTRUST ActIllinois Way Forward Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441021/rfk-jr-were-gonna-start-informing-americans-about-what-theyre-eating https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441021_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441021_video_v3.mp4 RFK Jr: “We’re Gonna Start Informing Americans About What They’re Eating” From the HHS/FDA press conference 4/22/25 2025-04-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 RFK JrRobert F Kennedy Jrfood ingredientsfood labelingfood policyUS CongressWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441022/doj-non-citizen-il-officials-kept-from-ice-accused-of-murder-after-jail-release https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441022_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441022_video_v3.mp4 DOJ: Non-citizen IL officials kept from ICE accused of murder after jail release In a statement of material facts for their motion for summary judgement against the state’s migrant sanctuary laws, the U.S. Department of Justice said as recent as January, an alien accused of sexual assault of a minor held at a local jail was kept from federal officials. The alien was then released and later charged for a murder committed 17 days later. At an unrelated event in Jacksonville Tuesday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker reacted. 2025-04-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 80 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisDepartment of JusticeMigrantSanctuary LawsFederal Criminal WarrantImmigration ReformBorder Control https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441023/seattles-slumping-revenue-reignites-debate-over-taxing-the-rich https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441023_video_v3.mp4 Seattle’s Slumping Revenue Reignites Debate Over Taxing the Rich (The Center Square) – Seattle officials are weighing new progressive taxes as debate swirls over whether they would help or hurt the city’s already slumping revenue streams. On April 16, Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck announced that she is exploring progressive taxes that would make the city’s wealthiest residents pay more amid an anticipated $241.5 million drop in revenue over the next two years. The city previously closed a $250 million general fund gap for 2025-2026 using staffing cuts and its payroll tax. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_da9f2a3b-505f-4bf8-92ef-ffcff72b6bd5.html 2025-04-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 613 Progressive taxesSeattle Washingtonbudget deficitwealth taxpayroll taxSeattle city counciltax cutsWashington StateKing CountyThe Center SquareForecastingTim ClouserSpencer PauleySeattle mayorWashington Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441024/gov-shapiro-says-hes-been-clear-on-mass-transit-support https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441024_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441024_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Shapiro Says He’s ‘Been Clear’ on Mass Transit Support Gov. Shapiro Says He’s ‘Been Clear’ on Mass Transit Support 2025-04-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Josh Shapiromass transitPennsylvaniaroadsbridgesbudgetfunding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441025/gov-shapiro-says-trump-tariffs-forced-mack-truck-layoffs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441025_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441025_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Shapiro Says Trump Tariffs Forced Mack Truck Layoffs Gov. Shapiro Says Trump Tariffs Forced Mack Truck Layoffs 2025-04-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 69 Josh ShapiroDonald TrumptariffsMack TruckLayoffsEconomic PolicyPennsylvaniaManufacturingTrade War https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441026/gov-shapiro-says-hes-not-going-to-live-in-fear-after-firebombing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441026_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441026_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Shapiro Says He’s ‘Not Going to Live In Fear’ After Firebombing Gov. Shapiro Says He’s ‘Not Going to Live In Fear’ After Firebombing 2025-04-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Josh ShapiroPennsylvaniaGovernor ShapiroFirebombingPolitical Speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441027/rainier-school-employee-voices-concern-over-potential-closure-by-lawmakers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441027_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441027_video_v3.mp4 Rainier School Employee Voices Concern Over Potential Closure by Lawmakers Willis McNabb an Employee of Rainier School in Washington 2025-04-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 98 Rainier SchoolWillis McNabbWashingtonlawmakersschool closure https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441028/press-sec-leavitt-on-student-loans-you-have-to-pay-it-back-its-very-simple https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441028_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt on Student Loans: “You Have to Pay It Back. It’s Very Simple” From The White House press briefing 4/22/25 2025-04-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 86 White HousePress SecretaryKaroline Leavittstudent loansJoe BidenDepartment of Educationloan forgivenessloan collectionsfederal loansrepayment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441029/republican-raises-concern-over-pay-for-school-superintendents-in-washington https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441029_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441029_video_v3.mp4 Republican Raises Concern Over Pay for School Superintendents in Washington Representative Travis Couture a republican in Washington state raises an argument against high paying jobs in schools 2025-04-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 98 Travis CoutureWashington stateschool superintendentsteacher payK-12 educationschool fundingmedian income https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441030/new-illinois-members-say-no-thanks-to-joining-indiana https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441030_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441030_video_v3.mp4 'New Illinois' members say 'no thanks' to joining Indiana Greg Bishop tracks the latest in Indiana's efforts to create a commission with Illinois to investigate redrawing the two state's boundaries to wrap some Illinois counties into Indiana, and gets reaction from members of New Illinois to that prospect. 2025-04-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 647 IllinoisIndianaNew Illinoisstate mergerpolitical debatestate governmentJB PritzkerMike BraunTodd HustonIllinois separation referendumG.H. Merrittpension debtseparationThe Center SquareHouse Bill 1008 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441031/legislator-wants-schools-to-stand-up-to-il-high-school-association-over-trans-sports-issue https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441031_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441031_video_v3.mp4 Legislator wants schools to stand up to IL High School Association over trans sports issue Greg Bishop reviews the response from the Illinois High School Association to the letter Republicans sent last month asking for how the organization will respond to President Donald Trump's executive order prohibiting biological males from competing in women's sports. 2025-04-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 460 IllinoisIHSAtransgender athletessports policyDonald TrumpRepublican representativesportsHouse Bill 1117Illinois state house https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441032/rep-kiley-r-ca-california-made-it-really-easy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441032_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441032_video_v3.mp4 Rep Kiley (R-CA): “California Made It Really Easy” Rep. Kevin Kiley Highlights Pandemic-Era Fraud in U.S. House Speech on 3/11/25 2025-04-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Kevin KileyCaliforniaUS HouseCovid-19FraudUnemploymentTaxpayer DollarsFederal GovernmentStatute of Limitations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441033/washington-debates-tax-amendment-for-health-care-exemption https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441033_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441033_video_v3.mp4 Washington Debates Tax Amendment for Health Care Exemption Senator Braun (R) Supports, Robinson (D) Opposes tax amendment for exemption 2025-04-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 102 WashingtonSenator BraunSenator RobinsonTax ExemptionHealth CareTax AmendmentGovernmentLegislative Debate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441034/washington-lawmakers-reject-amendment-to-exempt-security-systems-from-taxation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441034_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441034_video_v3.mp4 Washington Lawmakers Reject Amendment to Exempt Security Systems from Taxation From Washington senate floor 4/19/25 2025-04-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 74 WashingtonLawmakersSecurity SystemsTax ExemptionDomestic ViolenceProtection OrderSenator DhingraSenator TorresWashington Senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441035/president-trump-if-they-came-legally-then-theyre-going-to-be-in-good-shape https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441035_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441035_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “If They Came Legally, Then They’re Going to Be In Good Shape” From The White House 4/21/25 2025-04-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Donald TrumpHaitian ImmigrantsBorder SecurityLegal ImmigrationWhite Houseimmigration policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441036/president-trump-flags-at-half-mast-in-honor-of-pope-francis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441036_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441036_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "Flags at half mast In Honor of Pope Francis" From The White House 4/21/25 2025-04-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Donald TrumpPope FrancisFlags at Half MastWhite HouseExecutive Order https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441037/trump-admin-seeks-summary-judgement-against-illinois-migrant-sanctuary-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441037_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441037_video_v3.mp4 Trump admin seeks summary judgement against Illinois' migrant sanctuary policies Back from a week off, Greg Bishop gets out an update on the Trump administration's motion for summary judgement against the state of Illinois' migrant sanctuary policies and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker critical of federal funding being withheld for violence intervention. 2025-04-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 499 Donald TrumpJ.B. PritzkerIllinoissanctuary cityfederal fundingUS Department of JusticeGreg BishopCenter SquareSanctuary jurisdictionChicago crimecrime rateslaw enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441038/il-house-and-senate-approve-540-bills-hold-homeschool-act-amid-mounting-opposition https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441038_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441038_video_v3.mp4 IL House and Senate approve 540 bills, hold Homeschool Act amid mounting opposition Back from a week off, Greg Bishop reviews the total number of bills the House and Senate passed out of their respective chambers. One measure that didn't advance before the deadline was the Illinois Homeschool Act. 2025-04-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 646 IllinoisIllinois General AssemblylegislationHomeschool ActGreg BishopIllinois houseGeneral AssemblyThe Center Squarechild welfare systemAmy ElikTerra Costa HowardKevin BesslerJim TalamontiIllinois in FocusPodcast https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441039/one-il-gun-ban-challenge-on-pause-pending-outcome-of-challenge-in-appeals-court https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441039_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441039_video_v3.mp4 One IL gun ban challenge on pause pending outcome of challenge in appeals court Back from a week off, Greg Bishop reviews the latest status of challenges to Illinois' gun and magazine bans with a district level case being put on hold pending the outcome of a separate case in the federal appeals court. 2025-04-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 513 Illinois gun banlaw weaponstemporary restraining ordersGreg BishoplawsuitIllinois Supreme Courtsemi automatic firearmsgovernor pritzkerThe Center Square DailyIllinoisBevis casecourt of appealsgun banRobert Bevis7th Circuit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441040/report-pennsylvania-unions-spent-dollar33m-to-elect-almost-exclusively-democrats https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441040_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441040_video_v3.mp4 Report: Pennsylvania Unions Spent $33M to Elect Almost Exclusively Democrats (The Center Square) – Government unions leverage payroll deductions to funnel money to almost exclusively Democratic candidates, according to a new report in Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth Foundation, a conservative policy group based in Harrisburg, said government unions spent $33 million in 2023 and 2024 supporting political action committees and other causes, of which just 5.2% backed candidates from other parties. Although many membership organizations spend money on political campaigns, critics like the foundation say unions have an unethical advantage by collecting membership dues via payroll deduction. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_aae4cc08-2d98-4edd-83d8-3f90bfb48a89.html 2025-04-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 520 Pennsylvania UnionsUnion DonationsDemocratic Partypolitical campaignspolitical causesCommonwealth FoundationPennsylvaniaTeacher's UnionChristina LengyelChristen SmithSchool choiceTeacher payUnions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441041/wa-supreme-court-strikes-down-camping-ban-backed-by-75percent-of-spokane-voters https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441041_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441041_video_v3.mp4 WA Supreme Court Strikes Down Camping Ban Backed by 75% of Spokane Voters (The Center Square) – Spokane-based providers are cheering after the Washington State Supreme Court struck down one of the city’s most controversial laws on Thursday. While considered a win for the homeless community, the decision left some business owners biting their nails as a new reality sets in. Widely known as Prop. 1, the citizen-led initiative received roughly 75% of the vote in November 2023. The law made it illegal to camp within 1,000 feet of a school, park or daycare. However, the Spokane Police Department couldn’t cite people until June due to a prior federal ruling that prohibited enforcement without available shelter beds. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_419631e1-de3f-49e8-8f25-df64de52745d.html 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1119 Washington StateSpokaneSupreme Courtpublic camping banhomelessnesspublic safetyProposition Onecitizen-led initiativeMartin v BoiseSpokane Police DepartmentPaul DillonHousing solutionsCity OfficialsOpen air drug useThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441042/governors-mansion-firebombed-and-group-says-the-actual-federal-debt-is-dollar1586-trillion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441042_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441042_video_v3.mp4 Governor’s Mansion Firebombed & Group Says the Actual Federal Debt Is $158.6 Trillion While motive remains unclear, the Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office has released the criminal complaint and affidavit charging Cody Balmer of Harrisburg, 38, with setting fire to the Governor’s Residence in the early hours of last Sunday morning. As Americans filed their taxes leading up to April 15th, the federal debt – and Americans’ federal debt burden – continues to grow. A nonprofit public-interest litigation firm filed a lawsuit Monday alleging President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs require congressional approval. And more... 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 governor's mansionfirebombingnational debtgovernment spendingDonald Trumptariffstrade warhousing marketmortgage ratesinflationfuel shippinggas pricesThe Center Squaretax cutsillegal immigration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441043/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441043_video_v3.mp4 Federal Debt Is Out of Control - Can Anything Be Done? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Carolyn Bourdeaux, Executive Director at Concord Action. They discuss the growing U.S. federal debt and what can be done to address it. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 947 national debtfederal deficitGovernment SpendingAmerican Economysocial securityMedicareeconomic debtbudget balancetax revenueeconomic growthdeficitfederal budgetCBOdeficit reductionConcord Action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441044/pennsylvania-completely-dependent-on-mass-transit-regions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441044_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441044_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania ‘Completely Dependent’ on Mass Transit Regions (The Center Square) - Policymakers spoke in no uncertain terms at a hearing in Pittsburgh on Tuesday: both rural and urban regions will suffer if the legislature doesn’t come up with funding solutions for mass transit. The last long-term dedicated funding measure, Act 89, was passed in 2013 and has since expired. Since then, the governor and legislature have battled over short-term solutions for the struggling SEPTA and Pittsburgh Regional Transit, or PRT, systems. Gov. Josh Shapiro has proposed allocating 1.75% of the state sales tax to transit, a $292 million increase that would represent the first of its kind in over a decade. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_8a04501f-d2b9-495e-b0a2-dde819f333b9.html 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 545 mass transitPennsylvaniafundingeconomystate sales taxGovernor Shapirourban areasrural areasinfrastructure issuescovid-19 impactfare based transitessential workersMike CarrollChristina LengyelChristen Smith https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441045/pritzker-public-safety-under-attack-by-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441045_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441045_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker: Public Safety ‘Under Attack’ by Trump (The Center Square) – Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker says public safety is under attack by the Trump administration. The governor spoke Thursday at a news conference intended to highlight violence intervention efforts on Chicago’s Far South Side. “Public safety is under attack by the Trump administration. Over the past few months, the White House has dissolved the Office of Gun Violence Prevention, they’ve threatened dramatic cuts to ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives), they’ve repealed the policy of zero tolerance for rogue gun dealers. They’re making it easier for guns to flow into our communities and harder for us to fight back,” Pritzker said. 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 JB PritzkerDonald TrumpChicagoIllinoisPublic SafetyGun Violence PreventionATFGun ControlIllinois politicsCrimeChicago policeRepublicansDemocratsCenter SquareViolence Intervention https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441046/motive-for-shapiro-mansion-firebombing-murky https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441046_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441046_video_v3.mp4 Motive for Shapiro Mansion Firebombing Murky (The Center Square) - Gov. Josh Shapiro provided an update on investigations into the arson that occurred at his Harrisburg residence over the weekend. His update comes after details about the case, and with them about the alleged attacker Cody Balmer, have come to light - including that he was struggling with acute mental illness. A potential motive for the crime was mentioned in a search warrant obtained by PennLive. It stated that in a 911 call following the attack, Balmer said that he “will not take part in his plans for what he wants to do to the Palestinian people.” Shapiro has distanced himself from controversial writing on the topic of Palestine during his college career, however he has indicated support for Israel’s prosecution of the war and advocates for a two-state solution. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_f8eb9216-6a41-4a91-a6b2-d6e154328af2.html 2025-04-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 634 Josh ShapiroCody PalmerMolotov cocktailPennsylvaniaGovernor's mansionhate crimeethnic intimidationDistrict Attorneygovernment officialPennsylvania newsChristen SmithChristina Lengyelpracticing faithgoverningmedia frenzy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441047/mayor-johnson-crime-is-down-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441047_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441047_video_v3.mp4 Mayor Johnson: Crime Is Down in Chicago From 4/17/25 Mayor Johnson: Crime Is Down in Chicago 2025-04-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 brandon johnsoncrime ratereducing violencehomicide ratechicago crimepolitical speechIllinoiscrime reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441048/newsom-touts-coachella-as-ca-success-story-60percent-of-tickets-were-financed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441048_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441048_video_v3.mp4 Newsom Touts Coachella as CA Success Story; 60% of Tickets Were Financed (The Center Square) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom touted the success of California’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival as evidence the state remains the world’s entertainment capital. But with reports finding 60% of the festival’s $599 bare-bones tickets were financed and Los Angeles film shoots down 22% since last year, some wonder if the curtain is falling on the state’s entertainment industry. “Only Charli XCX could turn the Coachella Valley desert into an electrifying, star-studded performance,” said Newsom in a statement. “California remains the global entertainment capital.” Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_69a037ad-28f0-453c-9f24-44668dc2c937.html 2025-04-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 669 CoachellaGavin NewsomCalifornia economyentertainment industryFilm industrySouthern California Economyticket obligationsbuying ticketsscalp ticketsjob growthprivate sectorminimum wagetaxpayer funded healthcareCenter SquareAI https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441049/republican-criticizes-washingtons-non-cooperation-with-ice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441049_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441049_video_v3.mp4 Republican Criticizes Washington’s Non-Cooperation with ICE Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn 2025-04-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 127 Phil FortunatoWashington stateImmigrationICEIllegal Immigrationcriminal justice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441050/gov-pritzker-trump-is-okay-if-people-in-chicago-die https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441050_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441050_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Pritzker: “Trump Is Okay if People in Chicago Die” From 4/17/25: Gov. Pritzker: “Trump Is Okay if People in Chicago Die” 2025-04-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpChicagoIllinoisTax CutsViolence InterventionCutting Programs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441051/republican-criticizes-wave-of-democrat-tax-proposals-in-washington https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441051_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441051_video_v3.mp4 Republican Criticizes Wave of Democrat Tax Proposals in Washington State Senator Chris Gildon a republican from Puyallup discusses tax proposals 2025-04-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Chris GildonWashington Statetax proposalsproperty taxstate sales taxtax increasesDemocratic PartyRepublican Partybudgetbudget blackoutregressive taxes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441052/pritzker-public-safety-under-attack-by-trump-some-say-governor-is-the-threat https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441052_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441052_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker: Public safety 'under attack' by Trump; Some say Governor is the 'threat' Pritzker: Public safety 'under attack' by Trump; Some say Governor is the 'threat' 2025-04-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 72 J. B. PritzkerDonald TrumpBrandon JohnsonPublic SafetyGun Violence PreventionATFFederal Violence Intervention FundsChicago CrimeHomicidesU.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesZero Tolerance PolicyGun Dealers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441053/california-losing-another-refinery-impacting-az-and-nv-fuel-shortages-possible https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441053_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441053_video_v3.mp4 California Losing Another Refinery, Impacting AZ and NV; Fuel Shortages Possible (The Center Square) - With Valero announcing the pending closure of one of its two remaining California refineries, the state will lose at least 18% of its current refining capacity by the end of 2026. Because California is an “energy island,” meeting demand for California and the parts of Nevada and Arizona that rely on its refineries will require costly imports of volatile fuel by emissions-heavy tanker ships. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_8b775352-039d-4c2f-afc5-99f841870729.html 2025-04-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 582 Californiaoil refineriesGas pricesArizonaNevadaValeroFuel ShortagesSupply issuesOil industryGavin NewsomPetroleum oversighttransportation costEnergy DepartmentRefineriesJones Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441054/bill-would-force-radon-testing-mitigation-costs-on-schools-without-additional-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441054_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441054_video_v3.mp4 Bill would force radon testing, mitigation costs on schools without additional funding Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation that would require schools to cover the costs of testing and mitigation for high levels of radon. 2025-04-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 IllinoisRadonRadon TestingSchool FundingState GovernmentDon DewitteLaura Ellman https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441055/trump-administration-freezes-more-than-dollar22-billion-in-funding-to-harvard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441055_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441055_video_v3.mp4 Trump Administration Freezes More Than $2.2 Billion in Funding to Harvard (The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Education late Monday said it is freezing more than $2.2 billion in federal funding to Harvard University after its president said earlier in the day it would not comply with President Donald Trump's demands over antisemitism on campus and diversity, equity and inclusion policies. "Harvard’s statement today reinforces the troubling entitlement mindset that is endemic in our nation's most prestigious universities and colleges – that federal investment does not come with the responsibility to uphold civil rights laws," the department's Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism said in a statement, citing the "harassment of Jewish students" that "has plagued campuses in recent years..." Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_d49984cd-0400-4da0-bc54-bf32fb1d5b9e.html 2025-04-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 352 Eliana KernoodleMorgan SweeneyThe Center SquareHarvard UniversityTrump AdministrationFederal Fundingantisemitismdiscriminationtax-exempt statusHomeland Securityinternational students https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441056/on-hold-bill-to-address-overcharging-of-consumers-by-water-utilities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441056_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441056_video_v3.mp4 On hold: Bill to address overcharging of consumers by water utilities The debate is far from over on Illinois Senate legislation to regulate private water companies. The third reading deadline for Senate Bill 75 has been extended to May 9, but state Sen. Laura Murphy, D-Des Plaines, asked that the proposed legislation be placed on hold. 2025-04-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 99 Illinois Senatewater utilitiesconsumer protectionLaura Murphywater billRebecca LosliTerri Bryantmunicipal waterMcHenry CountyStephanie Tesmer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441057/patty-morin-why-are-we-not-protecting-the-american-citizens https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441057_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441057_video_v3.mp4 Patty Morin: “Why Are We Not Protecting the American Citizens” From The White House press briefing mother of Rachel Morin's mother 4/16/25 2025-04-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 Patty MorinRachel MorinWhite HouseAmerican CitizensMaryland SenatorEl SalvadorTaxpayer MoneyProtecting ChildrenGovernment Spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441058/wa-senate-passes-bill-regulating-presence-of-out-of-state-national-guard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441058_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441058_video_v3.mp4 WA Senate Passes Bill Regulating Presence of Out-Of-State National Guard (The Center Square) – The Washington State Senate has passed a bill previously approved by the House of Representatives that would prohibit governors of other states from sending their National Guard into Washington without permission from the governor, a policy that has had some critics scratching their heads as to its relevance. “There's no reason for this bill because I believe that federal law already preamps this,” Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Centralia, told colleagues on the Senate floor prior to the April 10 vote. “In other words, another governor is not going to send in their National Guard to another state.” Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_0d195a78-d1a0-4966-898a-574352346a27.html 2025-04-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 870 Washington State SenateNational Guardfederal lawstate authorityfederal authorityWashington Statestate relationsmilitarypoliticsgovernmentJim WalshDonald Trumpimmigration enforcementstate lawT.J. Martinell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441059/rfk-jr-we-are-doing-this-to-our-children https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441059_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441059_video_v3.mp4 RFK Jr: “We Are Doing This to Our Children” From the Department of Health 4/16/25 2025-04-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Robert F. Kennedy Jr.RFK Jrenvironmental exposureautismchildren's healthhealth riskschildhood development https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441060/washington-republicans-rally-against-tax-hikes-at-tuesday-event https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441060_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441060_video_v3.mp4 Washington Republicans Rally Against Tax Hikes at Tuesday Event Rep. Chris Corry, R-Yakima at the No More Taxes rally on Tuesday 4/15/25 2025-04-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 176 Chris CorryWashington StateTax ReformProperty TaxesTaxpayersState BudgetPolitical RallyNo More TaxesR-YakimaGovernment Spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441061/republican-proposes-washington-dept-of-government-efficiency https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441061_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441061_video_v3.mp4 Republican Proposes Washington Dept. of Government Efficiency Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen discussing WA DOGE 2025-04-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 Jim WalshWashingtonWA DOGEGovernment EfficiencyRepublicanLegislative BranchGovernment WasteTaxpayer MoneyState GovernmentPolitical ScienceBudgetBureaucracy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441062/ag-pam-bondi-the-doj-will-not-sit-by-when-women-are-discriminated-against-in-sports https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441062_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441062_video_v3.mp4 AG Pam Bondi: “The DOJ Will Not Sit By When Women Are Discriminated Against in Sports” Attorney General Pam Bondi announces lawsuit against the Maine Department of Education on April 16th, 2025 2025-04-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 69 Pam BondiDepartment of JusticeMaine Department of EducationTitle IXWomen's SportsCivil LawsuitDiscriminationSportsGender EqualityLaw Enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441063/why-are-housing-prices-easing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441063_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441063_video_v3.mp4 Why are Housing Prices Easing? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss increasing housing inventory and price growth easing on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 561 housing marketprice growthhome inventorymortgage ratesreal estate marketbuyer's marketseller's marketinterest rateseconomic factorsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyhome equityspring shopping seasonThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441064/press-sec-leavitt-he-believes-that-canadians-would-benefit-greatly-from-becoming-the-51st-state https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441064_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441064_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “He Believes That Canadians Would Benefit Greatly From Becoming the 51st State” From The White House press briefing 4/15/25 2025-04-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 Press Secretary LeavittWhite HouseCanadaTrade DealsAmerican WorkersNational DefenseFair TradeNegotiationsInternational RelationsUnited States of America https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441065/press-sec-leavitt-we-do-believe-that-we-can-announce-some-deals-very-soon https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441065_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441065_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “We Do Believe That We Can Announce Some Deals Very Soon” From The White House press briefing 4/15/25 2025-04-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Karoline LeavittWhite HousePress BriefingTrade DealsUnited StatesSecretary of CommerceSecretary of TreasuryNegotiating https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441066/seattle-mayor-orders-belt-tightening-in-wake-of-projected-dollar241m-revenue-shortfall https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441066_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441066_video_v3.mp4 Seattle Mayor Orders Belt-Tightening in Wake of Projected $241M Revenue Shortfall (The Center Square) – Seattle is bracing for major spending cuts after a new revenue forecast shows revenues over the next two years, not including grants and transfers, are expected to be $241.5 million less than previously thought. That's under Thursday's "pessimistic" forecast the Seattle Economic and Revenue Forecast Council now considers more likely than its baseline forecast – a rare shift for the city – due to global economic uncertainty. The April pessimistic forecast anticipates a total 2025-26 general fund revenue decrease of $50.4 million, excluding grants and transfers. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_9a53d257-ca46-4359-8cfe-11b1bd19968b.html 2025-04-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 601 Seattle budgetbudget crisisrevenue forecastsAmazon taxRevenue decreasepayroll taxSeattle city councilEconomic situationThe Center SquareWashington StateTim ClouserSpencer PauleyJumpstart payroll taxSarah NelsonBellevue https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441067/press-sec-leavitt-more-than-dollar2-billion-out-the-door-to-harvard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441067_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441067_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “More Than $2 Billion Out the Door to Harvard” From The White House press briefing 4/15/25 2025-04-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Karoline LeavittWhite HousePress SecretaryHarvard UniversityTaxpayersGovernment FundingAntisemitism https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441068/lawmakers-clash-on-education-rights-of-parents-and-students-in-washington https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441068_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441068_video_v3.mp4 Lawmakers Clash on Education Rights of Parents and Students in Washington Lawmakers Rep. Jim Walsh (R) and Rep. Kristine Reeves (D) discussing amendments to SSB 5181 2025-04-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 245 Rep. Jim WalshRep. Kristine Reeveseducation rightsstudent surveysparent rightsfederal lawWashington statelawmakersPupils Bill of RightsPublic Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441069/retail-housing-and-fed-speeches-under-uncertainty https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441069_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441069_video_v3.mp4 Retail, Housing, and Fed Speeches Under Uncertainty Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 680 retail saleshousing marketeconomic downturnrecession riskconsumer spendingOrphe DivounguyChris Krugeconomic activityjobless claimslabor marketbuilding permitshousing startsconstructionThe Center Squaretariffs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441070/wa-senate-passes-bill-that-partly-revises-parents-bill-of-rights-initiative https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441070_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441070_video_v3.mp4 WA Senate Passes Bill That Partly Revises Parents’ Bill of Rights Initiative (The Center Square) – The Washington State Senate on Friday approved Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1296, one of this session’s most controversial and divisive pieces of legislation, on a 30-19 party-line vote. Majority party Democrats contend the bill will provide safeguards for K-12 students. Minority Republicans worry it could penalize schools and infringe on parental rights by undermining Initiative 2081, which lawmakers passed last year. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_07324883-0cbe-4c5a-b4d2-fc6e1f97c846.html 2025-04-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 877 Washington State SenateHouse Bill 1296parental rightsk-12 educationstudent rightsInitiative 2081public educationOSPIstudent performancestate legislatureTJ MartinellCarleen Johnsonfederal fundingWhite privilegeSocial learning https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441071/drone-tech-helps-redmond-police-catch-shoplifting-suspect-with-criminal-record https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441071_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441071_video_v3.mp4 Drone Tech Helps Redmond Police Catch Shoplifting Suspect With Criminal Record From Redmond Washington Police Department 2025-04-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 DroneRedmondRedmond WashingtonPoliceShopliftingCriminal RecordTargetLaw Enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441072/how-will-tariffs-affect-the-us-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441072_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441072_video_v3.mp4 How Will Tariffs Affect the U.S. Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss tariffs and their impacts on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 563 Tariff impactUS EconomyConsumer SpendingImport TariffsChina Tradetrade wareconomic growthprice increaseOrphe DivounguyChris KrugLuxury GoodsChinese goodsfinancial conditionsfederal reservestock market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441073/gov-shapiro-assesses-damage-after-pennsylvania-governors-mansion-firebombed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441073_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441073_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Shapiro Assesses Damage After Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion Firebombed Gov. Shapiro Assesses Damage After Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion Firebombed 2025-04-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Josh ShapiroPennsylvaniaGovernor's MansionFirebombingDamage AssessmentPolitical NewsPennsylvania Governor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441074/pennsylvania-gov-shapiro-violence-has-to-stop-after-governors-mansion-firebombed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441074_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441074_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro: Violence ‘Has to Stop’ After Governor’s Mansion Firebombed Governor Shapiro denounces violence in wake of attack on the Governor's Mansion in Pennsylvania 2025-04-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 70 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441075/trump-shifts-from-global-trade-war-to-showdown-with-china-and-border-czar-addresses-arizona-lawmakers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441075_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441075_video_v3.mp4 Trump Shifts From Global Trade War to Showdown With China & Border Czar Addresses Arizona Lawmakers President Donald Trump shifted from a global trade war to a high-stakes showdown with China by pausing tariffs on scores of countries and raising them on the world's second-largest economy as he seeks a trade deal with Beijing. Following a nail-biter budget resolution vote in the House Thursday that unlocked the next steps in the budget reconciliation process, top Republican lawmakers are now faced with finding the promised spending cuts demanded by fiscal hawks. The massive crackdown on illegal immigration at the southern border is making the U.S. safer, but there’s more work to do, border czar Tom Homan told Arizona lawmakers during a joint session of the Legislature Tuesday. And more... 2025-04-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 Donald TrumpChinaTrade WarTariffsArizonaTom HomanSouthern borderArizona lawmakersBudget ProcessTax CutsEconomic PolicyImmigration LawPublic SafetyUS economyillegal immigrants https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441076/wa-legislature-passes-bill-eliminating-medical-debt-from-consumer-credit-reports https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441076_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441076_video_v3.mp4 WA Legislature Passes Bill Eliminating Medical Debt From Consumer Credit Reports (The Center Square) – The Washington State Legislature passed a bill on Wednesday that could offer significant relief to people drowning in medical debt, but critics warn it may drive up costs for everyone. Assuming Gov. Bob Ferguson signs Senate Bill 5480, the law will prohibit healthcare providers and collection agencies from reporting medical debt to credit firms. The vote opens the door for many individuals to secure housing, but not without raising concerns about unintended consequences. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_3cb2146d-bf2d-4b39-acda-ce6bdf0a2d53.html 2025-04-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 757 medical debtconsumer credit reportsstate legislatureWashingtonhealthcare providerscredit scorelegislationBob FergusonLoansWashington stateRental housingSpencer PauleyTim ClouserWashington attorney generalmortgage https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441077/have-americans-lost-trust-in-the-media https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441077_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441077_video_v3.mp4 Have Americans Lost Trust in the Media? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Bill D'Agostino, Senior Research Analyst for the Media Research Center. They discuss the public's declining trust in the media and specific examples of stories the media got wrong. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 625 Media BiasTrustMainstream MediaCNNMSNBCNPRPBSMedia CoverageFact CheckingCasey HarperBill D'AgostinoThe Center SquareDonald TrumpImmigrationDeportation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441078/weekend-reveals-high-contrast-in-pennsylvania-politics https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441078_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441078_video_v3.mp4 Weekend Reveals High Contrast in Pennsylvania Politics (The Center Square) – Pennsylvania politics cast a stunning juxtaposition this weekend. On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Leadership Conference, a conservative political celebration for state Republicans, began its three-day run while stocks plummeted following the president’s announcement of new tariffs. Meanwhile, Democratic senators Vincent Hughes and Art Haywood of Philadelphia marked 57 years since the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., on Friday. They and others used the opportunity to “sound the alarm” on federal threats to education and equity. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_c7222f19-acc3-4a88-92b4-82af39a7911d.html 2025-04-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 449 PennsylvaniaPennsylvania RepublicansPennsylvania DemocratsDonald TrumpMartin Luther King Jr.Civil Rights MovementPublic EducationDepartment of EducationEducationEliana KernoodleChristen SmithSocioeconomic Status https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441079/chevron-verdict-could-mark-turning-point-in-oil-industry-litigation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441079_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441079_video_v3.mp4 Chevron Verdict Could Mark Turning Point in Oil Industry Litigation (The Center Square) − A Louisiana jury's decision last week to award $745 million in damages against Chevron has become the latest flashpoint in the national legal battle over climate accountability, drawing fierce reactions from industry allies, legal reform advocates, and watchdog groups warning of broader implications. The verdict, issued by the 25th Judicial District Court in Plaquemines Parish, marks the first jury trial result from a slate of more than 40 lawsuits filed by Louisiana parishes since 2013. The suits claim that oil and gas operations contributed significantly to coastal erosion and environmental degradation. But critics say the lawsuits could imperil the state's economic prospects while doing little to directly restore coastal lands. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_07e37e27-e291-446e-a2b6-64607a475fca.html 2025-04-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 423 Chevron lawsuitLouisiana coastcoastal erosionoil and gas industrylawsuitclimate changeenvironmental damageSteve WilsonNolan McKendryJeff Landryoil and gasproperty tax revenue https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441080/illinois-legislators-could-advance-pilot-program-to-tax-drivers-by-mile https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441080_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441080_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Legislators Could Advance Pilot Program to Tax Drivers by Mile (The Center Square) – Illinois drivers could be taxed by the mile under a pilot program being considered at the statehouse. Senate Bill 1938 is to be discussed by members of the Transportation committee before April 11. The proposed Road Usage Charge Act would create a pilot program to test a mileage-based fee instead of motor fuel taxes for funding highways. Opponents, like Illinois Trucking Association Executive Director Matt Hart, argue the state of Illinois already has a well-functioning system in place to fund the construction of the state’s roads and bridges. “That's why we supported the 2019 capital bill that has put us on the pathway to where we are today, with the state of Illinois having nearly $6 billion in road funds – $3.5 billion in the road fund and $2.3 billion in the state construction account,” Hart told The Center Square. “Clearly, the actions we took in 2019 are providing us with ample revenues for our state.” 2025-04-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinoismileage taxPilot ProgramTaxgas taxlawmakersTruckers AssociationIllinois legislatureIllinois in FocusElectric VehiclesChicagoJB PritzkerState legislatureState chartered banksfiscal year https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441081/border-czar-addresses-arizona-lawmakers-cites-success-on-crackdown https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441081_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441081_video_v3.mp4 Border Czar Addresses Arizona Lawmakers, Cites Success on Crackdown (The Center Square) – The massive crackdown on illegal immigration at the southern border is making the U.S. safer, but there’s more work to do, border czar Tom Homan told Arizona lawmakers during a joint session of the Legislature Tuesday. “In a matter of weeks, we’ve had illegal border crossings down 94%. President (Donald) Trump did in five weeks what Joe Biden wouldn’t do in four years,” said Homan, who advises Trump on border issues. Lawmakers in the Legislature, which has a Republican majority in both houses, applauded regularly during Homan's speech. Members of the Democratic minority walked out at the start of the speech to protest the Trump administration policies. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/arizona/article_af427476-9bcf-41db-952d-6b3d695a4efb.html 2025-04-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 434 Tom HomanArizona legislatureTrump administrationSouthern borderIllegal immigrationArizonapublic safetydrug smugglingCenter SquareDave Masonnaturalized citizen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441082/bill-planned-to-ban-gender-transitions-for-minors-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441082_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441082_video_v3.mp4 Bill Planned to Ban Gender Transitions for Minors in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – The debate over whether children should undergo gender transition treatments has grown in fervor since Election Day, though a pending bill to ban the procedures in Pennsylvania has not. The Senate Majority Policy Committee, filled entirely with Republicans from the upper chamber, will center the issue at a hearing in Altoona next week. Parents, medical professionals, and detransitioned patients will share their perspectives on why the pending legislation, called the Do No Harm Act, should become law. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_dce63e97-08c1-491a-b6b9-bb36090da4d2.html 2025-04-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 485 legislationtransgender surgeryDo No Harmpuberty blockersgender dysphoriagender affirming careparental rightstransgender youthEliana KernodleChristen SmithThe Center Squarehospital claims https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441083/is-illinois-gov-jb-pritzker-setting-himself-up-for-a-2028-presidential-run https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441083_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441083_video_v3.mp4 Is Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Setting Himself up for a 2028 Presidential Run? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Greg Bishop, Associate Editor for The Center Square. They discuss Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the future of the Democratic Party, and the 2028 Election. 2025-04-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 840 JB PritzkerIllinois PoliticsDemocratic Party2028 electionIllinoisGovernorPritzkerRepublican partyJ. B. PritzkerGavin Newsomliberal policiesCasey HarperGreg Bishop2026 electionDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441084/washington-sen-ron-muzzall-r-oak-harbor-discusses-rent-control-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441084_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441084_video_v3.mp4 Washington Sen. Ron Muzzall (R-Oak Harbor) Discusses Rent Control Bill Washington Sen. Ron Muzzall (R-Oak Harbor) Discusses Rent Control Bill 2025-04-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 128 Ron MuzzallWashington StateRent ControlLegislationConsumer Price IndexReal EstateHousingAmendments https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441085/washington-gov-bob-ferguson-signs-bill-requiring-electronic-monitoring-of-sex-offenders https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441085_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441085_video_v3.mp4 Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson Signs Bill Requiring Electronic Monitoring of Sex Offenders Rep. Dan Griffey R-Allyn and Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn stand by Gov. Ferguson as he signs legislation they sponsored concerning electronic home monitoring of sex offenders. 2025-04-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Bob FergusonDan GriffeyTravis CoutureWashingtonlegislationbill signingsex offenderselectronic monitoringHouse Bill 1457public safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441086/heavily-opposed-homeschool-act-doesnt-advance-illinois-house-before-deadline https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441086_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441086_video_v3.mp4 Heavily opposed Homeschool Act doesn’t advance Illinois House before deadline Homeschool parents worried about the state of Illinois imposing regulations on the practice have a reprieve after the measure failed to advance. 2025-04-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 266 HomeschoolingIllinoisTerra Costa HowardAmy ElikIllinois HouseParentingHomeschool ActEducation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441087/il-us-reps-debate-proof-of-citizenship-for-voters-in-federal-elections https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441087_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441087_video_v3.mp4 IL U.S. Reps debate proof of citizenship for voters in federal elections Members of the Illinois congressional delegation voted along partisan lines on a U.S. House measure which requires proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections. 2025-04-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 215 Delia RamirezMary MillerU.S. Housevoter rightsfederal electionsvoting rightsIllinoisSAVE Actproof of citizenship https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441088/doj-investigating-socal-homeless-spending-for-fraud-hints-at-arrests https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441088_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441088_video_v3.mp4 DOJ Investigating Socal Homeless Spending for Fraud, Hints at Arrests (The Center Square) — California’s new U.S. attorney announced Tuesday he is investigating billions of dollars of homeless spending for fraud and corruption, and promised to arrest individuals found to have violated federal law. “California has spent more than $24 billion over the past five years to address homelessness,” said newly appointed U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli. “But officials have been unable to account for all the expenditures and outcomes, and the homeless crisis has only gotten worse.” Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_2b38ae44-a62b-45db-b6d1-f834ba2b2ddf.html 2025-04-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 522 HomelessnessCaliforniaGovernment spendingDave MasonKenneth SchruppCalifornia Reporterstate legislaturemental healthmental illnesspublic policyUC Berkeleysubstance abusehousing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441089/illinois-homeschool-act-could-still-pass-house-friday https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441089_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441089_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Homeschool Act could still pass House Friday Greg Bishop gives the latest status of an Illinois Statehouse measure that would regulate homeschool parents. The deadline to move the measure from the House to the Senate is Friday. 2025-04-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 468 Illinois Homeschool ActIllinois HouseIllinois SenateGreg BishophomeschoolingparentingIllinoisLegislative SessionTerra Costa HowardJuan RangelLa Shawn Fordstate housecriminal justice reform https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441090/il-senate-approves-measure-requiring-safe-gun-storage-over-gun-rights-advocates-objections https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441090_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441090_video_v3.mp4 IL Senate approves measure requiring safe gun storage over gun rights advocates' objections Greg Bishop airs some of the debate from Thursday evening where the Illinois Senate approved a measure requiring safe gun storage with penalties for not reporting lost and stolen firearms. 2025-04-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 667 Illinois SenateSafe Gun StorageGun SafetySecond AmendmentFirearm RightsGreg BishopNeil AndersonLaura EllmanRepublicanSupreme CourtCourt RulingIllinois HouseIllinois in FocusThe Center Squaregun storage bill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441091/ca-lawmakers-seek-audit-of-dollar95b-illegal-immigrant-health-care https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441091_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441091_video_v3.mp4 CA Lawmakers Seek Audit of $9.5b Illegal Immigrant Health Care (The Center Square) - California legislators are demanding an audit of the taxpayer-funded Medi-Cal program for its cost overruns relating to its $9.5 billion spent this year on illegal immigrant health care and the resulting impact on citizens’ Medi-Cal care. Legislators say the governor’s administration has admitted that half of the state’s near doubling of Medi-Cal spending is from providing health care to illegal immigrants. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_fa831cce-c338-4034-b408-87f87b010339.html 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 402 Californiahealthcareillegal immigrantsMedicaidGavin NewsomKenneth SchruppDave Masonstate fundingfinancialCarl DeMaio https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441092/washington-state-republican-opposes-repeal-of-law-prohibiting-concealment-of-childbirth https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441092_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441092_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Republican Opposes Repeal of Law Prohibiting Concealment of Childbirth State Rep. Brian Burnett R-Wenatchee on SB 5093 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 321 Representative Burnetthuman traffickingWashington state legislatureRep. BurnettWashingtonchildbirth concealmentlaw repealprotect victimsadopted daughterGovernor's prayer breakfast https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441093/ca-dems-voted-to-maintain-taxpayer-funded-illegal-immigrant-healthcare https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441093_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441093_video_v3.mp4 CA Dems Voted to Maintain Taxpayer-Funded Illegal Immigrant Healthcare From California State Assembly Floor Session, Thursday, April 10, 2025 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 CaliforniaGavin NewsomImmigrationHealthcareTaxpayersState AssemblyIllegal ImmigrationCovered CaliforniaMedi-Cal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441094/calls-continue-to-reform-illinois-estate-tax-some-say-shuts-down-family-farms https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441094_video_v3.mp4 Calls continue to reform Illinois’ estate tax some say shuts down family farms Illinois is known for having high property and corporate taxes, but it is also one of the few states that imposes estate taxes. State Sen. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport, and Gov. J.B. Pritzker discuss the issue. 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 166 Andrew ChesneyJ.B. Pritzkerestate taxIllinoisFamily Farm Preservation Acttax reformcorporate taxproperty taxlegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441095/critics-warn-wa-bill-could-raise-gas-prices-by-40-cents-by-2031 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441095_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441095_video_v3.mp4 Critics Warn WA Bill Could Raise Gas Prices by 40 Cents by 2031 (The Center Square) – The Senate Ways & Means Committee voted to advance a bill revising Washington state’s Clean Fuel Standard law amid concerns among critics who warn that the expedited schedule could jack up state gas prices even higher. “The more aggressive schedule that this bill would impose would add another 40 cents by 2031,” Sen. Keith Wagoner, R-Sedro Woolley, told the committee prior to Monday's vote on Second Substitute House Bill 1409. “We’re not even sure where this new clean fuel is coming from or whether we can manufacture it or not.” Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_08bbb647-02a6-42e9-bf68-c1ba0fe56c58.html 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 910 gas pricesfuel costsclean fuelWashington Statefuel standardcarbon emissionsclimate pollutionstate gas taxgas priceTransportation FuelSecond Substitute House Bill 1409transportationState SenateJake FeySteve Hobbs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441096/nationwide-proposal-to-remove-cellphones-from-classrooms-introduced https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441096_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441096_video_v3.mp4 Nationwide Proposal to Remove Cellphones From Classrooms Introduced (The Center Square) – As cellphone bans in schools are gaining steam in dozens of states, one lawmaker is taking it to the federal level by proposing legislation leading to cellphone-free schools. Freshman Virginia Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman has introduced the UNPLUGGED Act, which the lawmaker describes as the “first step in restoring quality education” by removing cellphones from classrooms. The movement to ban the technology from classrooms has gained bipartisan popularity by several state lawmakers. State leaders on opposite sides of the political, ideological spectrums appear to have found common ground, saying phones in the classroom are distractions and contribute to mental health issues. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/virginia/article_124b912d-a691-4f5d-94ea-f297f678867b.html 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 536 cell phone bansschool legislationEugene Vinnmanmental health crisisVirginiaGleen YounkinThe Center Squarestudent phone policycell phonesfederal legislationeducationstate policyTim Kanefunding for studiesstate agencies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441097/washington-state-republican-pushes-back-on-proposal-to-shut-down-disability-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441097_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441097_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Republican Pushes Back on Proposal to Shut Down Disability Schools Rep. Travis Couture (R-Allyn) on SHB 1472 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 237 Travis CoutureWashington StateRepublican Partydisability rightsspecial educationlegislationSHB 1472Allyndisability school https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441098/despite-ihsa-opposition-illinois-lawmakers-approve-bill-for-student-athletes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441098_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441098_video_v3.mp4 Despite IHSA opposition, Illinois lawmakers approve bill for student-athletes Student-athletes could be granted waivers for non-school athletic events with a measure approved by the Illinois House. 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 139 IllinoisIllinois HouseIllinois General AssemblyJanet Yang RohrIHSAstudent-athletesathletic eventswaiverlegislationhigh school sports https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441099/republicans-raise-conflict-of-interest-concern-after-il-supreme-court-rules-against-map-challenge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441099_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441099_video_v3.mp4 Republicans raise conflict of interest concern after IL Supreme Court rules against map challenge Greg Bishop discusses the ruling from the Illinois Supreme Court against Republicans' challenges of the state's legislative maps drawn and approved by Democrats and concerns about conflicts of interest. 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 615 Illinoislegislative mapsredistrictingIllinois Supreme Courtconflict of interestpolitical fairnessJB Pritzkerethics reformDon HarmonsChris WelchCenter SquareTony McCombieRyan SpainDan UgasteDan Caulkins https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441100/us-house-hears-activist-describe-chicagos-migrant-sanctuary-failing-the-people https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441100_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441100_video_v3.mp4 U.S. House hears activist describe Chicago's migrant sanctuary failing the people Greg Bishop reviews highlights from a U.S. House committee hearing where Chicago Flips Red activists testified about the problems they experienced with the city and state of Illinois' migrant sanctuary policies. 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 569 IllinoisSanctuary cityChicagoDanielle Carter-WaltersImmigrationHouse Judiciary SubcommitteeMigrant sanctuary policiesimmigration policysanctuary citiestaxpayer costpublic safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441101/calls-persist-to-repeal-illinois-interchange-fee-prohibition-act https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441101_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441101_video_v3.mp4 Calls persist to repeal Illinois’ Interchange Fee Prohibition Act The debate continues over a controversial law set to go into effect in Illinois in July. The Interchange Fee Prohibition Act prohibits a credit card holder’s bank from charging or receiving interchange fees on portions of transactions, including taxes and gratuities. 2025-04-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 94 IllinoisInterchange Fee Prohibition Actcredit carddebit cardbankingRandy HultgrenBen JacksonJ.B. Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441102/activist-in-dc-chicago-mayors-fueled-citys-collapse-with-migrant-sanctuary https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441102_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441102_video_v3.mp4 Activist in DC: Chicago mayors 'fueled' city’s collapse with migrant sanctuary A grassroots organization called “Chicago Flips Red” has made its debut before Congress at a hearing about migrant sanctuary policies. 2025-04-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 243 ChicagoSanctuary CitiesMigrant CrisisChicago Flips RedLori LightfootBrandon JohnsonJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441103/gop-il-supreme-court-ruling-against-map-challenge-does-dems-dirty-work https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441103_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441103_video_v3.mp4 GOP: IL Supreme Court ruling against map challenge does Dems’ ‘dirty work’ The Illinois Supreme Court did the dirty work for Democrats and are disenfranchising millions of voters, according to statehouse Republicans that challenged legislative maps. 2025-04-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 203 Illinois Supreme CourtRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyRedistrictingLegislative MapsGerrymanderingVoter DisenfranchisementFair MapsState Board of ElectionsIllinois LegislatureEthics Reform https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441104/il-legislators-criticize-pritzker-for-emergency-rules-ending-non-citizen-health-care-subsidies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441104_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441104_video_v3.mp4 IL legislators criticize Pritzker for emergency rules ending non-citizen health care subsidies Greg Bishop provides the latest on Illinois legislators grappling with the governor's move to end the program of taxpayer subsidies for non-citizen adult health care coverage. 2025-04-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 584 Greg BishopIllinoisPritzker AdministrationImmigrant HealthCurtis TarverOmar ShakirIllinois taxpayersHealth BenefitsTaxpayersUndocumented ImmigrantsJoint Committee on Administrative RulesThe Center SquareEmergency Rule MakingState Spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441105/pritzker-defends-national-spotlight-as-gop-criticize-handling-of-il-child-welfare https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441105_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441105_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker defends national spotlight as GOP criticize handling of IL child welfare Greg Bishop provides the back and forth between Illinois House Republicans and Gov. J.B. Pritzker over criticism of the governor's handling of child welfare and developmental disability housing agencies. 2025-04-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 623 JB PritzkerDCFSIllinoischild deathschild abuseRepublicanIllinois HouseGreg BishopDepartment of Human ServicesIllinois budgetJeff KeicherBradley FrittsThe Center SquareYouTube channelIllinois In Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441106/tom-homan-calls-for-mass-deportations-citing-national-security-and-law-enforcement-concerns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441106_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441106_video_v3.mp4 Tom Homan Calls for Mass Deportations, Citing National Security and Law Enforcement Concerns Border Czar Tom Homan Delivers Remarks to Arizona Legislation 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 260 Tom Homanmass deportationsillegal immigrationnational securityborder securitychild traffickingimmigration lawDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441107/washington-state-republicans-advocate-for-capital-gains-tax-repeal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441107_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441107_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Republicans Advocate for Capital Gains Tax Repeal Rep. Stokesbary and Sen. Braun Weigh In on How Tariff-Driven Economic Shifts Could Affect Capital Gains Tax Revenues in Washington 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 117 Capital Gains TaxWashington StateDrew StokesbaryJohn BraunTax RevenueRepublican PartyTaxation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441108/senator-ron-johnson-r-wi-tariffs-are-a-double-edged-sword https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441108_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441108_video_v3.mp4 Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI): “Tariffs Are a Double-Edged Sword” Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) speaks in the Senate Finance Committee on his concerns about tariffs 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Ron JohnsonTariffsSenate Finance CommitteeSmall BusinessTariff exclusionsFair Trade https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441109/rep-crockett-d-tx-trumps-golfing-has-cost-us-approximately-dollar26-million https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441109_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441109_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Crockett (D-TX): “Trump’s Golfing Has Cost Us Approximately $26 Million” Rep. Crockett (D-TX) raises questions about President Trump's golfing during a House Oversight and Reform hearing on federal real estate 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Rep. CrockettDonald TrumpgolfingHouse Oversight and Reformfederal real estategovernment spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441110/republicans-say-pritzker-failing-illinois-child-and-developmentally-disabled https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441110_video_v3.mp4 Republicans say Pritzker failing Illinois’ child and developmentally disabled Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is ignoring the major problems facing children and developmentally disabled people in the state’s care being abused or dying, according to House Republicans. 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 247 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisIllinois politicsState governmentChild welfareChild abuseGovernment oversightRepublican partyChild services https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441111/full-episode-appeals-court-lays-out-gun-ban-briefing-schedule-months-after-getting-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441111_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441111_video_v3.mp4 Full Episode: Appeals Court Lays Out Gun Ban Briefing Schedule Months After Getting Case The Center Square's Greg Bishop delves into the update to the legal challenge against Illinois' gun ban with the appeals court laying out the briefing schedule months after getting the case. 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2005 Gun BanIllinois gun banFederal Courts7th CircuitIllinois State Rifle AssociationGreg Bishopbriefing schedulegun control lawIllinois legislatureJB PritzkerDepartment of JusticeIllinoissecond amendmentIllinois in Focus DailySupreme Court case https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441112/rep-timmons-r-sc-the-current-use-is-not-the-highest-and-best-use-of-this-property https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441112_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441112_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Timmons (R-SC): The Current Use Is Not “The Highest and Best Use of This Property” Rep. Timmons (R-SC) speaks at a House Oversight and Reform Hearing on federal real estate holdings 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 90 Representative William TimmonsHouse Oversight and Reform CommitteeFederal Real EstateDistrict of ColumbiaHousingTax RevenueReal Estate Development https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441113/committee-criticizes-pritzker-as-admin-aims-for-non-citizen-health-care-cuts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441113_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441113_video_v3.mp4 Committee criticizes Pritzker as admin aims for non-citizen health care cuts Members of the Illinois General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules are not happy they’ve been given the task of ending the state’s Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults program. 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 139 IllinoisIllinois General AssemblyJoint Committee on Administrative RulesHealth BenefitsImmigrant AdultsJ.B. PritzkerOmar ShakerCurtis TarverSteven Reick https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441114/march-jobs-report-labor-market-not-crashing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441114_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441114_video_v3.mp4 March Jobs Report: Labor Market "Not Crashing" Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the March jobs report and the state of the labor market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 640 jobs reportlabor marketeconomic analysismarket trendsgovernment jobsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyemployment reportjob numbersgovernment employmentfederal jobsstock market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441115/wa-state-we-intend-to-fight-back-jayapal-inslee-rally-25k-in-seattle-against-trump-musk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441115_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441115_video_v3.mp4 WA State: ‘We Intend to Fight Back’: Jayapal, Inslee Rally 25K in Seattle Against Trump, Musk (The Center Square) – “This is a beautiful, coordinated action to take back our country and to show Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and these Republicans who are just spineless in this moment that we intend to fight back against unelected billionaires,” U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., said to roughly 25,000 demonstrators at a Saturday protest in Seattle. Jayapal was one of 21 speakers at the Seattle rally, which itself was one of more than 1,300 demonstrations as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” event by civil rights organizations, labor unions, LGBTQ+ advocates, veterans and other activists. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_02b31167-f8da-49ce-8a64-0ea845cb0f62.html 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 625 Pramila JayapalJay InsleeDonald TrumpElon MuskSeattle protestsHands off rallyWashingtonPublic OpinionTrump AdministrationImmigration reformPeaceful ProtestAttorney Generalgovernment agenciesfederal governmentgovernment cuts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441116/illinois-house-passes-more-than-70-bills-as-both-chambers-gear-up-for-more https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441116_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441116_video_v3.mp4 Illinois House passes more than 70 bills as both chambers gear up for more Greg Bishop looks at some of the latest action from the Illinois General Assembly with a bill about price gouging in the Illinois Senate Friday and more than 70 bills passing out of the Illinois House Monday. 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 751 Illinois HouseIllinois SenateIllinois General Assemblyprice gougingabortion pillIllinois legislatureGreg BishopSenate Bill 246nonprofit organizationsIllinois Treasurer501c organizationsabortion drugFDAelectronic paymentIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441117/illinois-files-response-in-migrant-sanctuary-lawsuit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441117_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441117_video_v3.mp4 Illinois files response in migrant sanctuary lawsuit Greg Bishop reviews some of the latest filings in the case of the U.S. Department of Justice suing the state of Illinois, Cook County and the city of Chicago over their migrant sanctuary policies. 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 398 Greg BishopCenter SquareIllinoisCook CountyChicagoJB PritzkerSanctuary lawsImmigration enforcementDepartment of Justiceamicus briefThe Center SquareImmigrant CommunityICELocal Law EnforcementIllinois State House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441118/appeals-court-lays-out-gun-ban-briefing-schedule-months-after-getting-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441118_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441118_video_v3.mp4 Appeals court lays out gun ban briefing schedule months after getting case Greg Bishop delves into the update to the legal challenge against Illinois' gun ban with the appeals court laying out the briefing schedule months after getting the case. 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 704 Illinois gun banGreg BishopIllinois State Rifle AssociationSeventh Circuit US CourtSecond amendmentIllinoisAssault weapon banSeventh Circuit Court of AppealsSupreme courtfirearm regulationcourt appealIllinois in Focusdistrict courtCenter Squareunconstitutional law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441119/illinois-house-passes-bill-allowing-abortion-pill-even-if-rejected-by-fda https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441119_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441119_video_v3.mp4 Illinois House passes bill allowing abortion pill, even if rejected by FDA The Illinois House debated a bill allowing the abortion pill, even if is rejected by FDA. 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Illinois Houseabortion pillFDAmedication abortionDagmara AvelarBill HauterIllinois State Representativedrug approvalhealth carefederal drug administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441120/hearing-on-washington-state-gun-permit-bill-draws-sharp-divide-in-opinions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441120_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441120_video_v3.mp4 Hearing on Washington State Gun Permit Bill Draws Sharp Divide in Opinions Testimony on HB 1163 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 121 WashingtonGun controlGun violenceHB 1163Gun permitState patrolGun deathsElizabeth WagnerGun ownersLaw enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441121/price-gouging-measure-criticized-for-being-harmful-to-illinois-small-businesses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441121_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441121_video_v3.mp4 Price gouging measure criticized for being harmful to Illinois small businesses Legislation that goes after price gougers following a natural disaster in Illinois is itself being called a disaster. 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 101 price gougingIllinoislegislationsmall businessSuzy Glowiak HiltonJason PlummerAttorney General's Officenatural disasterconsumer fraudconsumer protection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441122/washington-state-passions-run-deep-on-both-sides-of-rent-cap-bill-at-senate-public-hearing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441122_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441122_video_v3.mp4 Washington State: Passions Run Deep on Both Sides of Rent Cap Bill at Senate Public Hearing (The Center Square) – Dozens of people turned out for a spirited public hearing Friday before the state Senate Ways & Means Committee on controversial legislation to cap yearly rent increases. Engrossed House Bill 1217 caps rent increases to 7% annually for most residential tenants, prohibits rent hikes during the first year of tenancy, and requires landlords to provide 90 days’ notice before raising rent in most cases. The bill passed the House of Representatives on March 10 and is now being considered by the Senate. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_d1e2902b-9446-4c58-af2f-258cd9a0ad44.html 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 944 Washington Staterent controlhousing billrentlandlordsrental marketrent ratesrental ratesproperty ownersregulationsRent IncreasehousinginflationrentalCommunity Impact https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441123/appeals-court-lays-out-briefing-schedule-for-il-gun-ban-challenge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441123_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441123_video_v3.mp4 Appeals court lays out briefing schedule for IL gun ban challenge Illinois State Rifle Association's Ed Sullivan discusses the latest briefing schedule posted by the U.S. Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in the challenge against the state's gun and magazine ban. 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 166 Illinois State Rifle AssociationEd Sullivangun banU.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appealsgun lawssecond amendmentUS Supreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441124/over-20000-demonstrators-joined-the-hands-off-rally-in-seattle-washington https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441124_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441124_video_v3.mp4 Over 20,000 Demonstrators Joined the “Hands Off!” Rally in Seattle Washington Over 20,000 Demonstrators Joined the “Hands Off!” Rally in Seattle to Protest President Trump and Billionaire Elon Musk 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 206 Seattle WashingtonDonald TrumpElon MuskProtestingRallyDemonstratorsHands Off Rally https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441125/public-weighs-in-on-rent-control-legislation-in-washington-state https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441125_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441125_video_v3.mp4 Public Weighs In on Rent Control Legislation in Washington State HB 1217 Improving housing stability for tenants subject to the residential landlord-tenant act and the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act by limiting rent and fee increases, requiring notice of rent and fee increases, limiting fees and deposits, establishing a landlord resource center and associated services, authorizing tenant lease termination, creating parity between lease types, and providing for attorney general enforcement. 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 139 Washington Staterent controlHB 1217housing stabilityhousing costsrental ratesrent increasestenant rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441126/trade-war-escalation-fuels-stagflation-fears https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441126_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441126_video_v3.mp4 Trade War Escalation Fuels Stagflation Fears Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 448 Chris KrugOrphe DivounguyConsumer Price Indexinflation rateproducer price indextarifftrade deficiteconomic forecastsinflationprice growthFederal Reservetrade warISM servicesISM manufacturing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441127/bill-deadline-week-expected-to-be-busy-at-illinois-general-assembly https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441127_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441127_video_v3.mp4 Bill deadline week expected to be busy at Illinois General Assembly Greg Bishop provides a brief tutorial about how to navigate the Illinois General Assembly's website to find what bills could be considered before Friday's deadline to get measures out of the House and Senate to send to the opposite chamber. 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 431 IllinoisGeneral AssemblylegislationThe Center Squareilga.govGreg BishopIllinois InFocus DailyState Legislationfloor debateshome school actMedicaidNon-citizensEducation policytaxpayers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441128/illinois-homeschool-act-opponent-warns-measure-could-make-parents-criminals https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441128_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441128_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Homeschool Act opponent warns measure could make parents criminals Greg Bishop talks with Illinois state Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, about his opposition to the Illinois Homeschool Act. Ford also discusses the witness slip and shell bill process. 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 868 La Shawn FordIllinoisHomeschoolingState Houseblack familieswitness slipsshell billlegislative processoverdose preventionheroinopioid crisisharm reductionGreg BishopHouse Bill 2929Illinois Statehouse https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441129/white-house-tariffs-will-be-perfect-deal-for-us-and-crawford-wins-wisconsin-supreme-court-race https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441129_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441129_video_v3.mp4 White House: Tariffs Will Be ‘Perfect Deal’ for U.S. & Crawford Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Race President Trump rolled out his reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday. Susan Crawford won the highly contested Wisconsin Supreme Court race Tuesday night. A flurry of lawsuits have been filed around the country in recent years attempting to make oil and gas companies pay for the costs of climate change, but critics of these lawsuits say that they are on tenuous legal ground. And more... 2025-04-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 Donald TrumpTrump tariffsSusan CrawfordWisconsin Supreme Courtclimate changeoil lawsuitselection resultstrade negotiationsenvironmental lawsuitspolitical racesClean Air Actoil and gascarbon emissionslegal liabilityWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441130/crawford-wins-highly-contested-wisconsin-supreme-court-race https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441130_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441130_video_v3.mp4 Crawford Wins Highly Contested Wisconsin Supreme Court Race (The Center Square) – Susan Crawford won the highly contested Wisconsin Supreme Court race Tuesday night as both CNN and The Associated Press called the race. Crawford held 55.9% of the vote compared to 44.1% for Brad Schimel as of 9:25 p.m. central time on Tuesday on an Election Day where seven locations in Milwaukee ran out of ballots, causing voting delays. Schimel conceded the race shortly after 9:30 p.m. central time. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_55d9c57d-e77c-4692-b5cc-c77a7589d8bb.html 2025-04-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 477 Susan CrawfordWisconsin Supreme CourtWisconsin electionsBrad Schimelpolitical racesState Supreme CourtMilwaukeevoting delaysJon StyfSteve WilsonFlorida electionsTrump administrationRon DeSantisRandy FineJosh Wheel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441131/governor-shapiro-hears-craft-brewers-concerns-about-trump-tariffs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441131_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441131_video_v3.mp4 Governor Shapiro Hears Craft Brewers’ Concerns About Trump Tariffs (The Center Square) – Craft brewers in Pennsylvania said Wednesday they fear the impact of the President Donald Trump’s tariffs. From the beer’s ingredients to the very aluminum cans it’s packaged in, the incoming cost spike feels inevitable, they say. And it’s a reality Gov. Josh Shapiro acknowledged during a visit to Fegley’s Brew Works in Bethlehem. The former steel town is no stranger to changing economic headwinds. When the local mill closed its doors and left thousands without jobs, smaller businesses filled the gap. Fegley’s is one of more than 500 craft breweries in Pennsylvania, which leads as one of the nation’s top producers. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: http://thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_457e5b85-e1f6-45a3-8e75-af162121cfad.html 2025-04-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 385 Josh ShapiroTrump administrationtariffcraft brewerytariffsprice increaseseconomic impactgoods and servicesThe Center SquarePennsylvaniaKristenChristina LengyelChristen Smith https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441132/pennsylvania-divided-over-transgender-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441132_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441132_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Divided Over Transgender Policies (The Center Square) - Policies that make room for transgender people in traditionally female or male spaces sow deep divisions among lawmakers and the voters they represent. For those who support more inclusion, normalizing transgender people into the fabric of civil rights should come without question. For those against, that same inclusion erases protections adopted for women – like separate locker rooms, bathrooms and sports leagues – based on scientifically acknowledged differences between the two sexes. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_6fd62adc-b8d2-4d35-b00f-a2d984918a1c.html 2025-04-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 761 Pennsylvaniatransgender inclusiongender identityfemale sportssportsLia ThomasPaula Scanlantransgender womengender ideologychanging spacesThe Center SquareChristin SmithChristina Lengyelsports analysistrans issue https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441133/professor-forfeiture-might-be-deterrent-as-prosecutors-seek-dollar3m-from-madigan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441133_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441133_video_v3.mp4 Professor: Forfeiture Might Be Deterrent as Prosecutors Seek $3M From Madigan (The Center Square) – According to a professor who has studied public corruption, it might be a good thing that prosecutors are seeking $3.14 million in forfeiture proceeds from convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Connie Mixon, professor of political science and director of the Urban Studies Program at Elmhurst University, said convictions and prison sentences have not kept many of the state’s elected officials from committing crimes up to this point. “We keep having these guilty corruption cases over and over and over again, but corruption persists,” Mixon told The Center Square. 2025-04-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Michael Madigancorruption caseIllinoisDan McCalebCenter Squaresentencing hearingcriminal justiceDepartment of JusticeJB PritzkerBruce RaunerIllinois State Rifle AssociationElection IntegrityClerks AssociationMail-in votingCurbside voting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441134/are-we-headed-for-a-tariff-war https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441134_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441134_video_v3.mp4 Are We Headed for a Tariff War? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Brett Rowland, Investigative Reporter for The Center Square. They discuss Liberation day and President Trump's reciprocal tariffs. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 671 Donald Trumpreciprocal tariffstrade deficitsUS economytariff policyinternational tradefree tradeimport dutiesAmerican workerseconomic landscapestock marketmanufacturing gainsTrump promisesWall StreetBrett Rowland https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441135/washington-state-public-testimony-against-rent-control-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441135_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441135_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Public Testimony Against Rent Control Bill Public hearing on HB 1217 2025-04-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 80 Rent ControlHB 1217Public HearingSeattleWashington StateGovernment RegulationProperty Tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441136/washington-state-ag-brown-files-lawsuit-challenging-trumps-involvement-in-state-elections https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441136_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441136_video_v3.mp4 Washington State AG Brown Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s Involvement in State Elections Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown and Washington State Secretary of State Steve Hobbs 2025-04-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 252 Washington StateNick BrownSteve Hobbselection lawsuitstate electionsDonald Trumpexecutive ordervoting rightselection systemvoting by mail https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441137/sen-rosen-d-nv-the-trump-administration-announced-a-plan-to-cut-80k-employees https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441137_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441137_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Rosen (D-NV): “The Trump Administration Announced a Plan to Cut 80K Employees” Senator Jacky Rosen a Democrat from Nevada discussing republican budget proposal 2025-04-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 88 Jacky RosenTrump AdministrationveteransDepartment of Veterans Affairsgovernment agencybudget proposal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441138/pennsylvania-corrections-officers-and-legislators-speak-out-against-prison-closures https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441138_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441138_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Corrections Officers and Legislators Speak Out Against Prison Closures (The Center Square) - The Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association joined legislators at the capitol to speak out against the proposed closures of State Correctional Institute Rockview in Centre County and nearby Quehanna Boot Camp in Clearfield County. Their stated concerns are many. The two facilities are major employers in the rural central area of the state, and residents are worried about the economic impact of losing them. Corrections officers are torn with the prospect of either taking on new roles at distant facilities or leaving their current careers. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_6e553f0a-b2f0-47bf-ad0c-06921e2e7829.html 2025-04-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 520 prison closuresPennsylvania prisonsSCI RockviewQuehanna boot campdepartment of correctionsPennsylvaniacost savingrural areasclosing prisonseconomic downturnrecidivism ratemental illnessThe Center SquareChristen SmithChristina Lengyel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441139/illinois-bill-targets-overtaxing-of-medically-required-vehicle-equipment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441139_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441139_video_v3.mp4 Illinois bill targets overtaxing of medically-required vehicle equipment People with disabilities would no longer be overtaxed for adaptive vehicle equipment with a bill from Illinois state Senator Don DeWitte, R-St. Charles. 2025-04-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 100 IllinoisSenate Bill 253Don DeWitteBill BogdanSales TaxAdaptive Vehicle EquipmentDisabilityTax Exemption https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441140/ca-aims-to-double-film-tax-credits-amid-industry-decline https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441140_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441140_video_v3.mp4 CA Aims to Double Film Tax Credits Amid Industry Decline (The Center Square) - California legislators have unveiled a bill to follow through with the governor’s plan of more than doubling the state’s film and TV production tax credits to $750 million. The state’s own analysis warns it’s likely the refundable production credits generate only 20 to 50 cents of state revenue for every dollar the state spends, and the increase could stoke a “race to the bottom” among the 38 states that now have such programs. Industry insiders say the state’s high production costs are to blame for much of the exodus, and experts say the cost of housing is responsible for a significant share of the higher costs. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_296c8e3c-7d61-4405-b0c8-696511cc239c.html 2025-04-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 519 California Legislaturetax creditsfilm industrymovie productionDave MasonKenneth SchruppHousing AffordabilityCalifornia BudgetFederal Funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441141/illinois-homeschoolers-rally-against-regulations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441141_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441141_video_v3.mp4 Illinois homeschoolers rally against regulations Greg Bishop looks at a few headlines from The Center Square touching on opponents rallying against the Illinois Homeschool Act and a push to lift the state's mortarium on large nuclear energy facilities. 2025-04-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 605 IllinoishomeschoolingIllinois State Housenuclear powerGreg BishopThe Center SquareLa Shawn FordPastor Chris ButlerTerra Costa HowardTerri BryantSally TurnerSue RezinCenter Squaregovernmentdaily https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441142/measure-would-allow-for-recall-of-countywide-officials-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441142_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441142_video_v3.mp4 Measure would allow for recall of countywide officials in Illinois Greg Bishop reviews a measure from the Illinois Senate to allow for county boards to ask voters if they want to have the ability to recall local countywide elected officials. 2025-04-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 692 Illinoisrecallcounty-wideelected officialSenate Bill 1953Illinois SenateGreg Bishopbipartisanlaw enforcementsheriffCenter SquareDoris TurnerLaura MurphyCounty Officeethics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441143/illinois-senate-committee-approves-safe-gun-storage-measure-despite-opposition https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441143_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441143_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Senate committee approves 'safe gun storage' measure despite opposition Greg Bishop highlights the debate over the Illinois Senate measure to require gun owners store their firearms in a safe or face consequences. 2025-04-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 938 Illinois SenateSafe Gun Storage Actgun lawsgun controlLaura EllmanGreg Bishopfirearm storagegun rights advocatesSenate bill 1210gun safetygun storageNeil AndersonDon HarmonfirearmsIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441144/sen-ricketts-r-ne-american-apps-like-instagram-and-youtube-are-banned-in-china-is-that-fair https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441144_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441144_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Ricketts (R-NE): “American Apps like Instagram and Youtube Are Banned in China Is That Fair?” From US Senate Foreign Affairs Committee 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 Sen. RickettsUS SenateForeign Affairs CommitteeChinaTradeAmerican AppsWeChatInstagramYoutubeCommunist ChinaTrade restrictionsDiplomacy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441145/ca-lost-173k-private-jobs-added-181k-government-largely-part-time-jobs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441145_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441145_video_v3.mp4 CA Lost 173K Private Jobs, Added 181K Government, Largely Part-Time Jobs (The Center Square) — California has lost 173,000 fully private sector jobs since January 2023, offset by a gain of 181,100 largely part-time government and government-supported jobs.Thirty-eight percent of these new government and government-supported jobs are from elderly or disabled individuals using state funds to pay household members and others minimum wage for part-time care and assistance. The report also found that while hourly wages are up, average hours worked are down, suggesting employers are cutting hours to reduce labor costs, such as those imposed by the state’s sector-based minimum wages Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_f5137af6-bba8-44e2-8af6-b9d98f714e3e.html 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 387 Jobs reportPrivate sectorGovernment jobsCaliforniaIn-home supportive servicesfiscal straintax revenueGreen energyDave MasonKenneth Schruppmeans testingasset basedtaxpayer fundedretirees https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441146/senator-risch-r-id-the-chinese-government-is-committing-genocide https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441146_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441146_video_v3.mp4 Senator Risch (R-ID): “The Chinese Government Is Committing Genocide” From the US Senate foreign affairs committee 4/3/25 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 86 Senator RischUS SenateForeign Affairs CommitteeChinese GovernmentCommitting GenocideMuslim UighursEthnic MinoritiesReligious MinoritiesChinaUS Relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441147/sec-rubio-president-trumps-made-clear-he-supports-nato https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441147_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441147_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Rubio: “President Trump’s Made Clear He Supports NATO.” From Secretary Rubio's meeting with NATO 4/3/25 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 80 Marco RubioPresident TrumpNATONational SecurityDefense SpendingPolitical Alliance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441148/measure-allowing-recall-of-il-countywide-officials-advances-senate-committee https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441148_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441148_video_v3.mp4 Measure allowing recall of IL countywide officials advances Senate committee A measure giving Illinois counties the powers to approve a recall provision for most countywide office holders if the voters approve is finding bipartisan opposition. 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 89 IllinoisSenate committeecounty officialsrecallrecall provisionDarris TurnerJim KaitschukSue RezinIllinois Sheriffs Associationelections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441149/lawmakers-call-for-the-expansion-of-nuclear-power-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441149_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441149_video_v3.mp4 Lawmakers call for the expansion of nuclear power in Illinois Illinois Senate Republicans have introduced Senate Bill 1527 that would allow for the expansion of nuclear power beyond small modular reactors. The measure removes provisions prohibiting the construction of new nuclear power reactors with a nameplate capacity of more than 300 megawatts of electricity. 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 131 Illinoisnuclear powerSenate Bill 1527energy expansiondata centersTerri BryantSally TurnerSue RezinClinton Nuclear Plant https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441150/complaint-alleges-wa-ago-actively-deceived-court-about-contract-with-perkins-coie https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441150_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441150_video_v3.mp4 Complaint Alleges WA AGO ‘Actively Deceived’ Court About Contract With Perkins Coie (The Center Square) – Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown last month filed an amicus brief in support of Perkins Coie, a private law firm that filed a lawsuit in response to President Donald Trump’s executive orders seeking to end federal contracts with the firm and revoke its security clearance. Although The Center Square reported that the AGO had recently subcontracted with Perkins Coie, it has now obtained documents showing that the contract with the law firm was renewed and set to expire later this year, which was not disclosed in the amicus brief. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_a402ee77-2db5-46cc-beea-6aa1fc3becb9.html 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 536 Washington Attorney GeneralNick BrownPerkins CoieDonald Trumpamicus brieflegal violationslawsuitfederal contractsSpencer PauleyTJ MartinellBob Scalesexecutive orderslegal complaintdefamatory remarks https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441151/illinois-homeschool-act-opponents-say-bill-would-criminalize-parents https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441151_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441151_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Homeschool Act opponents say bill would 'criminalize' parents Parents and community leaders are speaking out against legislation in the Illinois House which would punish homeschool families if they don’t comply with new state government reporting mandates. Correction: Chris Butler is a pastor, not an Illinois state representative 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 141 IllinoisHomeschoolingLegislationLa Shawn FordChris ButlerReporting mandatesCriminal justice systemParenting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441152/illinois-leaders-react-to-latest-round-of-tariffs-from-trump-administration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441152_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441152_video_v3.mp4 Illinois leaders react to latest round of tariffs from Trump administration Illinois lawmakers are criticizing the latest round of tariffs announced by President Donald Trump. 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 123 Donald TrumpTariffsIllinoisDick DurbinTrade WarReciprocal TariffsIllinois EconomyUS EconomyTrade Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441153/gun-control-mail-in-voting-labor-law-discussed-at-illinois-statehouse https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441153_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441153_video_v3.mp4 Gun control, mail in voting, labor law discussed at Illinois Statehouse Greg Bishop discusses some of what could come up Thursday in the Illinois Senate with gun control measures and what happened Wednesday in a House elections committee and Senate labor committee. 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 818 Greg BishopGun legislationIllinois Senatemail-in votingvote by mailUnion BillWorker SafetyIllinois Statehousesafe gun storagediversion programIllinois State Rifle AssociationState Rifle AssociationIllinois State Policefederal regulationsweapon offense https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441154/pritzker-will-get-smacked-down-hard-over-migrant-sanctuary-gop-senator-says https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441154_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441154_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker 'will get smacked down hard' over migrant sanctuary, GOP senator says Greg Bishop gets more reaction to the U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit against Illinois' migrant sanctuary policies from both sides of the aisle at the Illinois Statehouse. 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 549 IllinoisMigrant PoliciesLawsuitDepartment of JusticeTrump AdministrationGreg BishopIllinois legislaturemigrant sanctuaryimmigration policyDonald TrumpTenth Amendment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441155/trumps-tariffs-to-onshore-manufacturing-criticized-by-illinois-democrats https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441155_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441155_video_v3.mp4 Trump's tariffs to onshore manufacturing criticized by Illinois Democrats Greg Bishop discusses the back and forth between President Donald Trump announcing tariffs and the reaction from Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and Gov. J.B. Pritzker. 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 610 Donald TrumpTariffsTrade PolicyIllinoisDick DurbinJ.B. PritzkerIllinois in FocusEconomic IndependenceGreg BishopReciprocal Tariffscenter squarenews websitenews https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441156/union-backed-bill-could-double-punish-il-businesses-not-in-compliance https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441156_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441156_video_v3.mp4 Union-backed bill could double-punish IL businesses not in compliance Union leaders support an Illinois Senate bill which they say would protect workers’ rights and safety standards, but opponents say it could lead to unfair penalties for business owners. 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 140 Illinois SenateWorker safetyWorkers' rightsBusiness penaltiesAFL-CIOTim DreaAaron HarrisRobert PetersJil TracyChris BalkemaAnna KoeppelIllinois Department of Labor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441157/as-trump-aims-to-curb-mail-in-voting-some-illinois-lawmakers-look-to-expand-option https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441157_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441157_video_v3.mp4 As Trump aims to curb mail in voting, some Illinois lawmakers look to expand option Despite some pushback from county clerks in the state, some Illinois lawmakers want to control how some aspects of voting are done during elections. 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 161 IllinoisIllinois LawmakersNabeela SyedVoting RightsVoter AccessCurbside VotingMail in VotingVoter TurnoutElection AuthorityDisabilitiesSenior CitizensBrian Pollock https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441158/washington-state-access-denied-journalist-barred-from-dems-weekly-media-availability-event https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441158_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441158_video_v3.mp4 Washington State: Access Denied: Journalist Barred From Dems’ Weekly Media Availability Event (The Center Square) – Less than a week after the Washington State Senate adopted a rule change restricting credentialed members of the media from accessing “the wings” and adjacent rooms of the Senate, unless invited by a lawmaker or staff member, journalist Jonathan Choe received his credentials. He was denied access anyway. Choe, a journalist and senior fellow with Discovery Institute's Center on Wealth and Poverty, was denied access to Tuesday's weekly media availability event held by legislative Democratic leaders despite his newly issued one-week pass. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_9b85d70a-e2e1-4986-91ae-f33aa8bb4e59.html 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 901 Jonathan Choemedia accesspress accessFirst AmendmentSenate Democratsmedia freedomgovernment accountabilitypress credentialsDiscovery Institutecitizen journalistmedia accountabilitylegislative sessionnon-legacy mediaTJ MartinellCarleen Johnson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441159/president-trump-today-is-our-declaration-of-economic-independence https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441159_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441159_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: Today “Is Our Declaration of Economic Independence” President Trump speaks about tariffs at a Make America Wealthy Again event 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Donald TrumpEconomic IndependenceTariffsMake America Wealthy AgainAmerican EconomyUS EconomyNational DebtAmerican History https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441160/president-trump-for-decades-our-country-has-been-looted-by-nations-near-and-far https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441160_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441160_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “For Decades Our Country Has Been Looted by Nations Near and Far” President Trump speaks about tariffs at a Make America Wealthy Again event 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Donald TrumpTrade TariffsAmerican DreamMake America Wealthy AgainU.S. EconomyForeign PolicyWhite HouseAmerican WorkersJob Stealing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441161/what-is-the-state-of-the-housing-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441161_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441161_video_v3.mp4 What is the State of the Housing Market? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss how the labor market and mortgage rates will impact the direction of the housing market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 574 housing marketmortgage rateshome saleshome valueshousing industryOrphe DivounguyChris KrugHome affordabilityZillowhousing inventoryFreddie Macreal estaterefinance optionsbuying tipsadjustable rate mortgage https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441162/doj-asks-judge-to-deny-ils-motion-to-dismiss-migrant-sanctuary-lawsuit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441162_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441162_video_v3.mp4 DOJ asks judge to deny IL’s motion to dismiss migrant sanctuary lawsuit The U.S. Department of Justice is urging a federal district judge to deny a motion to dismiss their challenge to Illinois’ migrant sanctuary policies. Illinois state senators from both sides of the aisle provide reaction. 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 100 DOJIllinoismigrant sanctuaryJavier CervantesTerri Bryantimmigration policyimmigration lawsuitDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441163/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441163_video_v3.mp4 US House Testimony: “Price Spikes Like Those We Saw in 2022 Hit Families and Businesses Hard” Witness Gibson Weighs Cost of Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables during US House Oversight hearing 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 US HouseFossil FuelsRenewable EnergyPrice SpikesEnergy CostsMs. GibsonHouse Oversight hearingEnergy DominanceNatural Gas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441164/washington-gov-ferguson-voicing-concerns-about-possible-cuts-in-federal-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441164_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441164_video_v3.mp4 Washington Gov. Ferguson Voicing Concerns About Possible Cuts in Federal Funding From Governor Ferguson's press conference 4/1/25 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Bob FergusonWashingtonFederal FundingFederal GovernmentBudgetingTrump AdministrationLawsuit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441165/mixed-bag-of-gun-related-discussions-expected-in-illinois-senate-committee https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441165_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441165_video_v3.mp4 Mixed bag of gun-related discussions expected in Illinois Senate committee Greg Bishop shares more of a conversation with the Illinois State Rifle Association about upcoming gun control legislation Illinois senators are set to discuss this week, including a safe storage mandate and a diversionary program. 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 772 Illinois SenateGun controlSafe storageFOID diversionIllinois State RifleSecond amendmentGun control lawsFirearmFOID cardSenate Bill 8legislative actionHighland Parkmass shootingIllinois lawstolen gun https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441166/doj-responds-to-illinois-motion-to-dismiss-sanctuary-state-challenge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441166_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441166_video_v3.mp4 DOJ responds to Illinois' motion to dismiss sanctuary state challenge Greg Bishop delves into the latest federal court filing against Illinois' migrant sanctuary policies from the U.S. Department of Justice. The state, Cook County and Chicago all motioned to dismiss the case. 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 854 Illinois politicsDepartment of Justicesanctuary policiesIllinois state governmentFederal Immigration LawGreg BishopIllinois Attorney GeneralKwame RaoulFederal governmentCivil rights enforcementFederal accountabilityFederal overreachIllinoisgovernment efficiency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441167/washington-state-democrat-on-collaborating-with-the-governor-to-pass-the-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441167_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Democrat on Collaborating With the Governor to Pass the Budget Washington state Senator Jamie Pedersen (D) responding to questions from the media about passing a state budget amidst shortfalls 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 Jamie PedersenWashington statestate budgetbudget shortfallscollaboratingGovernorrevenue bills https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441168/washington-state-potential-impacts-of-federal-funding-cuts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441168_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441168_video_v3.mp4 Washington State: Potential Impacts of Federal Funding Cuts The King County Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee received a grim presentation on the potential impacts of federal funding cuts on the region’s public health and natural disaster responses. 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 243 Dwight Divelyfederal fundingKing CountyHealth FundingHousing FundingMedicaidSNAPFEMAbudget cutsexecutive ordersState LawCounty Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441169/number-of-seattle-police-lateral-candidates-surges-in-2024-and-into-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441169_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441169_video_v3.mp4 Number of Seattle Police Lateral Candidates Surges in 2024 and Into 2025 (The Center Square) – The Seattle Police Department saw the number of lateral officer candidates in 2024 nearly double from the previous year, as city leaders tout progress in addressing the department’s post-pandemic staffing shortage. A lateral officer is an experienced, sworn law enforcement officer who transfers from one police department to another rather than being a new recruit. According to data collected by The Center Square, 34 lateral Seattle Police Department candidates passed the public safety civil service exams and were referred to the department for pre-employment screening. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_33869d6d-fe14-4c04-b8a2-dbd111f1121f.html 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 673 Seattle Police Departmentlateral hiringpolice staffingdefund the policepublic safetyofficer hiringlow staffing levelsSeattle residentspolice officerscity councilTim ClouserSpencer Pauleypolice contractGeorge Floyd protestsWashington in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441170/new-secretary-of-state-facility-unveiled-in-chicago-dmv-closures-not-ruled-out https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441170_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441170_video_v3.mp4 New Secretary of State facility unveiled in Chicago, DMV closures not ruled out Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says a new driver and motor vehicle services facility in downtown Chicago will greatly improve service, but he is not ruling closures in other parts of the state. 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 101 Alexi GiannouliasIllinoisSecretary of StateDMVChicagoGovernment ServicesMotor Vehicle ServicesFacility UnveilingGovernment EfficiencyTaxpayer Money https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441171/rep-mcgarvey-d-ky-a-reckless-and-rudderless-approach-to-governing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441171_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441171_video_v3.mp4 Rep. McGarvey (D-KY): “A Reckless and Rudderless Approach to Governing” Representative Morgan McGarvey (D-KY) during the US House Committee on Small Business discussing deregulation 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Morgan McGarveyUS HouseSmall BusinessGovernmentDeregulationPolitical SpeechGoverningKentuckyregulatory environmentEconomy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441172/is-a-decline-in-supply-or-demand-driving-price-growth https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441172_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441172_video_v3.mp4 Is a Decline in Supply or Demand Driving Price Growth? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the personal consumption numbers, consumer sentiment, and inflation on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 558 inflationconsumer spendingeconomic datafederal reserveinterest ratesinflation rateconsumer sentimentChris KrugOrphe Divounguyjob marketwage increasespersonal incomelabor marketunemployment rate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441173/local-tax-policy-on-illinois-ballots-tuesday https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441173_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441173_video_v3.mp4 Local tax policy on Illinois ballots Tuesday Greg Bishop discusses some of what's on the local ballots for Illinois voters across the state this Election Day, including non-binding and binding referendum that could impact property and sales taxes. 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 571 IllinoisIllinois ElectionsLocal electionsProperty TaxUnfunded MandatesVotingJ.B. PritzkerFair MapsWisconsinWisconsin electionFederal electionsCitizenshipKwame RaoulDonald TrumpElon Musk https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441174/illinois-state-rifle-association-urges-us-attorney-general-to-review-states-gun-rights https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441174_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441174_video_v3.mp4 Illinois State Rifle Association urges U.S. Attorney General to review state's gun rights Greg Bishop shares some of a conversation with Illinois State Rifle Association's Ed Sullivan about their call for U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to come to Illinois and address policies restrictive of residents' Second Amendment Rights. 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 940 IllinoisIllinois State Rifle AssociationGun RightsSecond AmendmentEd SullivanIllinois gun lawsFOID cardsPam Bondigun control lawsUS Supreme CourtDick DurbinIllinois gun banPublic SafetyGreg BishopIllinois in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441175/washington-state-republican-speaking-against-bill-to-amend-the-parents-bill-of-rights https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441175_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441175_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Republican Speaking Against Bill to Amend the Parents Bill of Rights Washington State Rep. Joel McEntire urges no vote on SB 5181 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 101 Joel McEntireWashington StateParents Bill of RightsSB 5181Education BillStudent AchievementParents RightsPolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441176/non-citizen-violent-crime-not-an-isolated-incident-says-pennsylvania-state-senator-laughlin-r https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441176_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441176_video_v3.mp4 Non-citizen Violent Crime ‘Not an Isolated Incident,’ Says Pennsylvania State Senator Laughlin (R) Non-citizen violent crime ‘not an isolated incident,’ says Pennsylvania State Senator Laughlin (R) 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 239 PennsylvaniaDoug MastrianoSenator LaughlinSenate Bill 471illegal immigrationviolent crimeICEImmigration and Customs Enforcementlaw enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441177/pennsylvania-state-senator-langerholc-r-backs-ice-notification-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441177_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441177_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania State Senator Langerholc (R) Backs ICE Notification Bill Pennsylvania State Senator Langerholc (R) backs ICE notification bill 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 PennsylvaniaSenator LangerholcICEImmigrationSenate Bill 471Criminal JusticeIllegal Immigration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441178/tammy-bruce-reject-the-notion-that-this-is-obviously-a-result-of-the-usaid-cuts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441178_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441178_video_v3.mp4 Tammy Bruce: “Reject the Notion That This Is Obviously a Result of the USAID Cuts” Department of State Spokesperson Tammy Bruce discusses resources going to Burma 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 72 Tammy BruceUSAIDBurmaEarthquakeHumanitarian AidDepartment of State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441179/rep-fischbach-r-mn-we-have-members-who-have-to-wear-bulletproof-vests https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441179_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441179_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Fischbach (R-MN): “We Have Members Who Have to Wear Bulletproof Vests” Rep. Fischbach (R-MN) and Rep. Raskin (D-MD) have an exchange about threats to Congress 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 123 Rep. FischbachRepresentative FischbachRep. RaskinRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyMembers of CongressUS HouseUS CongressPolitical ThreatsBulletproof Vestswanted postersJanuary 6 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441180/illinois-higher-education-funding-advocates-push-for-status-quo https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441180_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441180_video_v3.mp4 Illinois higher education funding advocates push for status quo Higher education funding advocates used a more than an hour long news conference to urge the Republican controlled U.S. Congress to keep the status quo for federal funding. 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 131 Illinoishigher educationfundingKwame RaoulcongressPell Grantsstudent assistance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441181/human-trafficking-survivor-shares-story-as-advocates-push-wa-lawmakers-for-more-victim-protections https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441181_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441181_video_v3.mp4 Human Trafficking Survivor Shares Story as Advocates Push WA Lawmakers for More Victim Protections Human Trafficking Survivor Shares Story as Advocates Push WA Lawmakers for More Victim Protections 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 173 Human traffickingSex traffickingVictim protectionWashington stateLawmakers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441182/why-is-consumer-sentiment-dropping https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441182_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441182_video_v3.mp4 Why is Consumer Sentiment Dropping? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 575 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyemployment rateslabor markettrade deficitconsumer spendingtariffsunemployment ratewage growthjobs reportgrowth concernsfederal reserve https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441183/colorado-passes-gun-ban-no-update-on-illinois-and-maryland-cases https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441183_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441183_video_v3.mp4 Colorado Passes Gun Ban, No Update on Illinois & Maryland Cases Greg Bishop checks out the latest order list from the U.S. Supreme Court on the Snope case challenging Maryland’s ban on semi-automatic firearms while the case challenging Illinois’ case remains in a federal appeals court. This as Colorado approves their own ban on certain semi-automatic firearms. 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 351 Greg BishopGun controlSnope caseIllinoisColoradofirearmsgun banSeventh Circuit CourtCourt of AppealsConstitutional lawlegislatures https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441184/illinois-economy-lags-nation-as-pritzker-travels-to-mexico https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441184_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441184_video_v3.mp4 Illinois economy lags nation as Pritzker travels to Mexico Greg Bishop reviews some of Illinois’ economic indicators lagging the national average while Gov. J.B. Pritzker takes more than 70 people on a trade and economic partnership mission to Mexico. 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 796 Illinois economyJB PritzkerTrade missionMexicoTax burdenUnemployment rateGDPIllinoisIllinois politicsIllinois governmentwagetip creditfood industryRestaurant Associationeconomic impacts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441185/trumps-foreign-aid-moves-allowed-as-university-sets-to-close-dei-program https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441185_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441185_video_v3.mp4 Trump’s Foreign Aid Moves Allowed as University Sets to Close DEI Program Greg Bishop looks at some of the recent headlines from The Center Square’s national team focused on the Trump administration’s efforts to find waste, fraud and abuse in federal spending. 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 529 Donald TrumpGreg BishopThe Center Squareforeign aidDEI policiesdiversity equityUniversity of Michiganfederal fundingtaxpayer moneypolitical newsexecutive orderUSDAUSAIDIllinois focusauto manufacturing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441186/pennsylvania-welcoming-caucus-takes-stand-against-trump-immigration-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441186_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441186_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania ‘Welcoming Caucus’ Takes Stand Against Trump Immigration Policies (The Center Square) - Invoking the state and national history of immigration, beginning with the welcome offered by William Penn, some Pennsylvania elected officials want to pass new laws that counter the federal government’s recent deportation efforts. The PA Welcoming Caucus held a press conference skewering the Trump administration’s immigration policies, of which Sen. Nikil Saval, D-Philadelphia, said are intended to “erect a chilling order of terror and inquisition” across the United States. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_47e436d4-35d0-400b-a2a0-92d7b3955c51.html 2025-03-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 459 PA Welcoming CaucusImmigration LegislationPennsylvania StateDriver's LicenseIn-State TuitionPennsylvania governmentImmigration policyFederal governmentPennsylvania Dream ActConstituentsChristen SmithChristina LengyelNew Pennsylvanians https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441187/jury-finds-greenpeace-liable-over-dakota-pipeline-protests-awards-dollar660-million https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441187_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441187_video_v3.mp4 Jury Finds Greenpeace Liable Over Dakota Pipeline Protests, Awards $660 Million (The Center Square) – A North Dakota jury of nine on Wednesday found environmental activist group Greenpeace liable for hundreds of millions of dollars in damages in a years-long lawsuit brought by Energy Transfer, the company that built the Dakota Access Pipeline that became the subject of sometimes violent protests and international attention. Energy Transfer sued Greenpeace for $300 million over the protests that delayed the pipeline's completion by five months, but jurors awarded the energy infrastructure giant and its subsidiary, Dakota Access LLC, a total of more than $660 million. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/north_dakota/article_03f0a15d-8797-472f-b419-08eff6e7f891.html 2025-03-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 365 Dakota Access PipelineGreenpeaceEnergy TransferStanding Rockjury verdictprotestslawsuitenvironmentaldamages https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441188/air-force-options-plentiful-for-basing-of-new-f-47-fighter https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441188_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441188_video_v3.mp4 Air Force Options Plentiful for Basing of New F-47 Fighter (The Center Square) – Boeing earned a contract to build the U.S. Air Force's top air dominance fighter, the F-47 and the service has plenty of options to base operational squadrons both in the U.S. and overseas. The sixth-generation aircraft is intended to replace the Air Force's existing top fighter, the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor and will work with uncrewed aerial vehicles. The service says the aircraft will fly by the end of the decade. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_4e604ad8-703e-4914-9cba-5eca6b07fdea.html 2025-03-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 478 BoeingUS Air ForceF-47F-22air dominancenext generation fightersensor fusionairplane wingsArea 51Groom LakeEglin Air Force BaseF-35 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441189/white-house-playing-defense-amid-fallout-of-signal-blunder https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441189_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441189_video_v3.mp4 White House Playing Defense Amid Fallout of Signal Blunder Nearly two weeks after a reporter was erroneously looped into a Signal messaging chat between top national security officials, the White House said it is "making changes" to address the issue. President Donald Trump Thursday called for defunding National Public Radio and Public Broadcasting Service, two partially federally funded groups under scrutiny in the DOGE era. Boeing earned a contract to build the U.S. Air Force's top air dominance fighter, the F-47 and the service has plenty of options to base operational squadrons both in the U.S. and overseas. And more... 2025-03-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 Trump administrationUS Air ForceF-47 fighterpublic broadcastingNPRPBSBoeing contracteconomic growthFederal Reserve Systemclassified informationDonald TrumpRepublican Partyfederal job cutsconsumer spendingeconomic forecasts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441190/trumps-election-integrity-order-expected-to-impact-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441190_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441190_video_v3.mp4 Trump’s Election Integrity Order Expected to Impact Illinois (The Center Square) – Opinions differ at the Illinois Statehouse about the motive behind President Donald Trump’s executive order on election integrity. Trump’s order signed Tuesday said the patchwork of voting methods across the country can lead to basic chain-of-custody problems. The order was also critical of mass voting by mail. “Further, while countries like Denmark and Sweden sensibly limit mail-in voting to those unable to vote in person and do not count late-arriving votes regardless of the date of postmark, many American elections now feature mass voting by mail, with many officials accepting ballots without postmarks or those received well after Election Day,” the order said. 2025-03-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Donald Trumpelection integrityIllinoisVoting Processexecutive ordersRepublican PartyIllinois Lawmakersstate governmenteducation spendingBudget Yearhempliquor lawssmall businessSenateGovernor Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441191/how-much-do-chicago-schools-spend-per-student https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441191_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441191_video_v3.mp4 How Much Do Chicago Schools Spend Per Student? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Jim Talamonti, Illinois Reporter for The Center Square. They discuss how much Chicago schools spend per student and where that money goes. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-03-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 672 Chicago public schoolsper-student spendingeducation spendingteacher salariesteacher benefitsschool fundingfiscal cliffJim TalamontiCasey Harperschool choiceteacher pensionsschool enrollmentGovernor Pritzkerpublic schoolsCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441192/democrats-flip-reliably-red-state-senate-seat-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441192_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441192_video_v3.mp4 Democrats Flip Reliably Red State Senate Seat in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – Democrats in Pennsylvania flipped a reliably red seat in the state Senate on Tuesday by less than 500 votes. East Petersburg Mayor James Malone’s victory over Lancaster County Commissioner Josh Parsons surprised all. In November, President Donald Trump and Republican U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick won the region by wide margins. Malone will replace former Sen. Ryan Aument, R-Lititz, who resigned earlier this year to serve as McCormick’s state director in Pennsylvania. Aument had been representing the district since 2016, and though its borders had changed slightly throughout the decades due to reapportionment, Republicans have held the seat since the 1970s. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_2df4017d-9ca6-4027-b4ba-cf47bbe07610.html 2025-03-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 500 PennsylvaniaLancaster Countyspecial electionpolitical analysisUS SenateRyan AumentJosh ParsonsPennsylvania politicsstate electionsRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyDonald Trumpvoter sentiment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441193/tammy-bruce-unfortunately-usaid-strayed-from-its-original-mission-long-ago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441193_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441193_video_v3.mp4 Tammy Bruce: “Unfortunately USAID Strayed From It’s Original Mission Long Ago” From Department of State press briefing 3/28/25 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 Tammy BruceUSAIDUS Agency for International DevelopmentDepartment of StateForeign AssistanceCongressDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441194/pennsylvania-senate-majority-leader-joe-pittman-r-introduces-drugs-kill-dreams-day https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441194_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441194_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R) Introduces ‘Drugs Kill Dreams Day' Pennsylvania Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R) Introduces ‘Drugs Kill Dreams Day' 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 69 Joe PittmanPennsylvania SenateDrugs Kill Dreams Daydrug abusedrug preventiondrug initiativeArmstrong CountyFord CityGary Decomo https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441195/what-new-gun-legislation-is-washington-state-considering https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441195_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441195_video_v3.mp4 What New Gun Legislation is Washington State Considering? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Carleen Johnson, Washington Reporter for The Center Square. They discuss just a couple of the many gun related bills working their way through the Washington State Legislature. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 637 Washington Stategun controlHouse Bill 1163Second Amendmentfirearms permitfirearms legislationlive fire traininggun safetygun ownerssecond amendmentfirearm rightsConcealed Pistol Licensevideo interviewgun lawsthe center square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441196/one-pennsylvania-doctors-love-letter-to-rural-health-care https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441196_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441196_video_v3.mp4 One Pennsylvania Doctor’s Love Letter to Rural Health Care (The Center Square) - The facts and figures around rural healthcare in Pennsylvania are grave. That’s why it was unsurprising to hear Gov. Josh Shapiro say in a press conference on rural healthcare that Sullivan County, home to just under 6,000 people and falling, did not have a single physician. Dr. Sam Schrack operates the Laporte Health Center where he’s been for three years. “I’ll be in office tomorrow as usual,” he wrote in an email to The Center Square. “If you really want to find out what the issues are with rural health, come up sometime and visit.” So, this reporter did just that. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_1f8958aa-7ead-4cd7-b906-0fcbf4ac5561.html 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 472 Rural HealthPennsylvaniaRural AreasRural HealthcareMedical PractitionersDoctor Patient RelationshipMedical ProfessionalsTuition ReimbursementChristen SmithChristina Lengyel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441197/sec-hegseth-we-are-reestablishing-deterrents https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441197_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441197_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Hegseth: “We Are Reestablishing Deterrents” Sec. Hegseth: “We Are Reestablishing Deterrents” 3/28/25 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 Pete HegsethUS Department of DefenseSouth China SeaPhilippine SeaFreedom of NavigationMilitary StrategyInternational RelationsUS Foreign Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441198/rep-morrison-d-mn-we-will-become-homeless-at-age-70-what-can-we-do-what-should-we-do https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441198_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441198_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Morrison (D-MN): “We Will Become Homeless at Age 70. What Can We Do? What Should We Do?” From The US House floor proceedings 3/27/25 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 70 Representative MorrisonSocial SecurityHomelessnessGovernment SpendingUS HouseJeffBev https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441199/washington-state-republican-we-dont-have-a-good-plan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441199_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441199_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Republican: “We Don't Have a Good Plan” Rep. Matt Marshall, R-Eatonville, discussing the Democrats budget proposal to shut down Rainier State School for the developmentally disabled 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Matt MarshallRainier State SchoolWashington Statebudget proposalintellectual disabilitydevelopmental disabilitystate budgetgovernment spendingEatonvillefederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441200/sec-hegseth-all-we-seek-is-peace https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441200_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441200_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Hegseth: “All We Seek Is Peace" SecDef Pete Hegseth and Philippine SND Gilberto Teodoro Jr., Brief the Media in Manila, Philippines 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Pete HegsethGilberto Teodoro Jr.PhilippinesUnited StatesInternational relationsDefenseForeign policyPeace https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441201/sec-hegseth-the-broader-our-alliance-the-better https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441201_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441201_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Hegseth: “The Broader Our Alliance, the Better.” SecDef Pete Hegseth and Philippine SND Gilberto Teodoro Jr., Brief the Media in Manila, Philippines 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 Pete HegsethGilberto Teodoro Jr.USPhilippinesJapanTrilateral CooperationSecurity CooperationStrategic DilemmasManilaInternational Relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441202/bill-would-put-gas-tax-vehicle-fee-increases-on-automatic-pilot-in-washington https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441202_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441202_video_v3.mp4 Bill Would Put Gas Tax, Vehicle Fee Increases on Automatic Pilot in Washington (The Center Square) – Washington state lawmakers are contemplating an increase in a variety of taxes and fees, including the gas tax and electric vehicle registration fee, to finance its proposed 2025-2027 transportation budget. While local government advocates spoke in support of it at a Tuesday public hearing in the House Transportation Committee, one person testifying pushed back against a provision that would cause taxes and fees to automatically increase without a legislative vote. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_38300bb0-87a7-409a-a05e-9de2df837d4c.html 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 769 Washington billgas taxClimate Commitment Acttransportation budgetelectric vehiclesinflation ratesWashington StateState leadersMiddle classWorking classSenate proposalBellevue WashingtonSeattle WashingtonSpencer PauleyTJ Martinell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441203/not-much-movement-in-lawsuits-challenging-illinois-gun-control-laws https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441203_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441203_video_v3.mp4 Not much movement in lawsuits challenging Illinois gun control laws Greg Bishop reviews the status of a slew of lawsuits challenging Illinois gun bans, mass transit carry bans and more. 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 773 Illinois gun lawsgun ban litigationgun controlsemi-automatic firearmsJB Pritzkergun banIllinoisBevis casemass transitNational Shooting Sports FoundationSchoenthal casemass transit banNational Rifle AssociationKwame Raoulfirearm liability law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441204/using-ai-in-political-messaging-discussed-by-illinois-state-senators https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441204_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441204_video_v3.mp4 Using AI in political messaging discussed by Illinois state senators Greg Bishop shares highlights from an Illinois Senate committee hearing on how to regulate the use of artificial intelligence by political campaigns. 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 628 artificial intelligencepolitical campaignsdisinformationAI generated contentfree speechIllinois Senateelection integritydeep fakespolitical messagingAI regulationPolitical CommunicationIllinoisnews headlinesGreg BishopSteve Stadelman https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441205/illinois-bill-protects-non-citizen-students-in-illinois-schools-from-immigration-enforcement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441205_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441205_video_v3.mp4 Illinois bill protects non-citizen students in Illinois schools from immigration enforcement Greg Bishop revisits an Illinois House education committee hearing to pick up on a bill that would protect non-citizen children in Illinois schools from immigration enforcement. 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 632 Greg BishopIllinoisHouse Bill 3247Lilian JimenezAdam Niemergeducationpublic educationEducation FundingEnglish as a Second Languageimmigrant rightsIllinois State Board of EducationBlaine Wilhourfederal immigrationICEThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441206/la-seeks-dollar19b-bailout-amid-dollar1b-deficit-dollar38m-in-lost-revenue-from-fires https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441206_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441206_video_v3.mp4 LA Seeks $1.9B Bailout Amid $1B Deficit, $38M in Lost Revenue From Fires (The Center Square) - Los Angeles is seeking a $1.9 billion state bailout after receiving $2.5 billion in state aid thus far. Los Angeles faces a $1 billion deficit due to spending vastly outpacing revenues — issues that predated the fire and which City Controller Kenneth Mejia has long said are making the city go “broke.” Much of that funding is set to go toward existing city issues, such as ballooning liability payouts, with $38 million requested to cover revenue lost from the fires. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_94d6e454-9663-4baf-9f34-b6d77dfefa80.html 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 487 Los AngelesCaliforniaBailoutFinancial AidThe Center SquareCity BudgetDeficitcovid-19 fundingLA CountyfireKenneth MejiaRevenueSpending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441207/senator-marshall-r-ks-this-just-continues-the-prejudice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441207_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441207_video_v3.mp4 Senator Marshall (R-KS): “This Just Continues the Prejudice” Senator Marshall (R-KS) and Dr. Small in a March 27th, 2025 Senate HELP hearing on antisemitism on college campuses 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Senator MarshallSenate HELP hearingAntisemitismCollege campusesForeign donationsAmerican universities https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441208/senator-marshall-r-ks-i-dont-know-why-you-want-to-make-qatar-the-scapegoat https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441208_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441208_video_v3.mp4 Senator Marshall (R-KS): “I Don’t Know Why You Want to Make Qatar the Scapegoat” Senator Marshall (R-KS) questions Dr. Small in a March 27th, 2025 Senate HELP hearing on antisemitism on college campuses 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 262 Roger Marshallsenate hearingQatar FundingAmerican UniversitiesAntisemitismSenate HELPDr. SmallIranAfghanistanTalibanhostage releaseUniversity Funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441209/seattle-mayor-and-office-of-economic-development-join-to-announce-ai-incubator https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441209_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441209_video_v3.mp4 Seattle Mayor and Office of Economic Development Join to Announce AI Incubator Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and Markham McIntyre, Director, Seattle Office of Economic Development on AI 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 154 Bruce HarrellSeattleAI IncubatorArtificial IntelligenceEconomic DevelopmentMarkham McIntyreSeattle OED https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441210/washington-state-republican-responds-to-passage-of-gun-permit-to-purchase-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441210_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441210_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Republican Responds to Passage of Gun Permit-to-Purchase Bill Washington State Senator Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn on HB 1163 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 152 Phil FortunatoWashington StateRepublican PartyGun ControlGun PermitHB 1163Second AmendmentState PoliticsGun Laws https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441211/measure-ensures-migrant-children-have-access-to-il-schools-safe-from-ice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441211_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441211_video_v3.mp4 Measure ensures migrant children have access to IL schools safe from ICE Illinois taxpayers are being told there will be no added cost from a bill ensuring non-citizen children have access to public education while being safe from immigration enforcement inside schools. 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 180 IllinoisMigrant childrenImmigrationPublic educationICESchool accessLilian JiménezAdam NiemergMartin KleinBlaine WilhourFred Tsao https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441212/school-cellphone-bill-on-its-way-to-georgia-gov-kemp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441212_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441212_video_v3.mp4 School Cellphone Bill on Its Way to Georgia Gov. Kemp The Georgia Senate passed a bill 54-2 on Tuesday that would require K-8 schools to have a policy on cellphone use. House Bill 340 bans electronic devices from "bell to bell," with some exceptions for students with learning disabilities or medical issues. School systems can decide how they want to store the devices, according to the bill. High schools are not addressed in the legislation, but it doesn't keep school districts from enacting cellphone policies for grades 9-12, Hilton said during a committee meeting. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/georgia/article_3abf0523-2b46-402b-9890-ffbb5c5c0d72.html 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 514 cell phone banschool legislationeducation policycellphone free schoolsschool districtslegislationsocial media usageJonathan HaidtThe Anxious GenerationEliana KernoodleKim Jarrettanxious generationtechnology banschool fightsdrug deals https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441213/critics-warn-il-ai-labeling-requirements-measure-could-stifle-political-debate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441213_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441213_video_v3.mp4 Critics warn IL AI labeling requirements measure could stifle political debate Critics say rules to label all artificial intelligence made content in Illinois Senate Bill 150 could hurt political debate. 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 166 Illinois Senate Bill 150Artificial IntelligencePolitical DebateFree SpeechFirst AmendmentAI labelingdisinformationdeepfakesSteve StadelmanSue Rezin https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441214/illinois-surgeons-technologists-call-for-certification-requirement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441214_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441214_video_v3.mp4 Illinois surgeons, technologists call for certification requirement A group of medical professionals are calling for Illinois lawmakers to pass legislation which would require surgical technologists to be properly credentialed. 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 143 Illinoissurgical technologistmedical professionalshealth legislationpatient careChris WottowaMargaret VaughnBrittany Burgess https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441215/washington-state-natural-gas-initiative-backers-plan-to-take-their-case-to-wa-supreme-court https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441215_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441215_video_v3.mp4 Washington State: Natural Gas Initiative Backers Plan to Take Their Case to WA Supreme Court (The Center Square) – Backers of Initiative 2066, which protects natural gas as an energy choice in Washington state, say they will take their case to the Washington Supreme Court after a judge’s ruling last week that I-2066 is unconstitutional. On Friday, King County Superior Court Judge Sandra Widlan ruled the scope of I-2066, approved by voters in November, was too broad and violated the state Constitution’s single-subject requirement. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_cf9b94e2-c6ff-4219-abde-48b2f32a9aa7.html 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 786 Initiative 2066Natural GasWashington StateKing CountyState ConstitutionClimate Commitment Goalssingle subject rulevoter confusionballot titlesTJ MartinellCarleen JohnsonSandra MidlanAttorney GeneralNick BrownInitiative process https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441216/trumps-elections-eo-expected-to-impact-illinois-process-of-tallying-votes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441216_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441216_video_v3.mp4 Trump's elections EO expected to impact Illinois' process of tallying votes Greg Bishop reviews the back-and-forth from Illinois officials around President Donald Trump's election integrity executive order that could impact how and when the Land of Lincoln tallies votes in federal elections. 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 880 Donald TrumpIllinois electionsElection integrityMail-in ballotsFederal electionVoting systemsElection fraudVoter registrationVoter integrityVoter fraudPatrick WindhorstJB PritzkerElection DayWindhorstElection laws https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441217/as-gop-focuses-on-taxpayer-funds-for-pbs-npr-democrats-aim-at-trumps-signal-mishap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441217_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441217_video_v3.mp4 As GOP focuses on taxpayer funds for PBS, NPR, Democrats aim at Trump's Signal mishap Greg Bishop discusses the main points coming out of a U.S. House committee looking into taxpayer funding of NPR and PBS as Democrats maintain focus on military discussions via an encrypted messaging app. 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 844 NPRPBStaxpayer dollarsSignal appTrump cabinetmilitary secretsgovernment efficiencypolitical biasJim JordanStephen LynchMarjorie Taylor Greenemilitary strikeHouthisYemenThe Atlantic https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441218/illinois-lawmakers-press-for-small-fire-department-grants-new-salem-repairs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441218_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441218_video_v3.mp4 Illinois lawmakers press for small fire department grants, New Salem repairs Fire protection is among the safety measures discussed by lawmakers and state officials in budget talks at the Illinois Capitol. 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 112 IllinoisIllinois CapitolFire protectionBudget talksSafety measuresJames RiveraTerri BryantSteve Mcclure https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441219/sen-gregorio-casar-d-tx-the-letter-of-the-day-is-c-and-it-stands-for-corruption https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441219_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441219_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Gregorio Casar (D-TX): “The Letter of the Day Is C and It Stands for Corruption” From US House Oversight 3/26/25 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 74 Gregorio CasarUS House Oversightpublic broadcastingeducational programmingWashington DCTexas Public RadioAustin City LimitsElon MuskElmoSesame Streetcorruption https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441220/rep-greene-r-ga-pbs-is-one-of-the-founders-of-the-trans-child-abuse-industry https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441220_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441220_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Greene (R-GA): “PBS is One of the Founders of the Trans Child Abuse Industry” Chairwoman Greene (R-GA) at a House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing on March 26th, 2025 discusses transgender programming on PBS 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 63 Marjorie Taylor GreeneHouse Oversight CommitteePBStransgenderchild abusegovernmentpoliticsRep. Greene https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441221/washington-state-ag-nick-brown-testifies-in-support-of-permit-to-purchase-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441221_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441221_video_v3.mp4 Washington State AG Nick Brown Testifies in Support of 'Permit to Purchase' Bill HB 1163 Enhancing requirements relating to the purchase, transfer, and possession of firearms. 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 322 Nick BrownHouse Bill 1163firearm purchasegun violenceWashington StateAttorney GeneralPermit to PurchaseWashingtonconstitutional https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441222/pennsylvania-gov-shapiro-says-he-wont-let-farmers-get-screwed-by-usda-cut https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441222_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441222_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro Says He ‘Won’t Let Farmers Get Screwed’ by USDA Cut Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro spoke on March 25th, 2025 about funding cuts from the USDA 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Josh ShapiroPennsylvaniaUSDAFood BanksFarmersGovernment FundingLegal Action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441223/rep-timmons-r-sc-we-have-an-existential-threat-we-cannot-continue-down-this-path-financially https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441223_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441223_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Timmons (R-SC): “We Have an Existential Threat. We Cannot Continue Down This Path Financially" Rep. Timmons (R-SC) speaks in the a U.S. House Oversight and Government reform hearing about government spending 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 RepublicanRepresentative TimmonsGovernment spendingNational debtU.S. HouseOversight hearingTaxpayer dollarsGovernment reformAnnual deficit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441224/is-economic-growth-slowing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441224_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441224_video_v3.mp4 Is Economic Growth Slowing? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the labor market, economic growth, and recession fears on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 515 economic growthlabor marketrecession fearsOrphe DivounguyChris KrugPersonal Consumption ExpendituresPCE reportemployment ratesworkforce confidenceFederal Reserveeconomic policiespersonal incomepersonal spendingconsumer behaviorjob applications https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441225/trumps-election-integrity-eo-expected-to-impact-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441225_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441225_video_v3.mp4 Trump’s election integrity EO expected to impact Illinois Illinois counting federal election votes up to two weeks after election day is coming into focus after President Donald Trump’s election integrity executive order. 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 112 Donald Trumpelection integrityIllinoiselection processpaper ballotsvoter identificationelection dayelection lawsuitsus constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441226/from-rights-to-resumes-spokane-punts-homeless-bill-of-rights-for-ban-the-address https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441226_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441226_video_v3.mp4 From Rights to Resumes: Spokane Punts ‘Homeless Bill of Rights’ for ‘Ban the Address' (The Center Square) – After months of gridlock and stalled proposals, the Spokane City Council made good on its word to propose new policies around homelessness on Monday. Picking up the “Ban The Address” ordinance, the council floated the idea after a similar “Homeless Bill of Rights” failed last year. Councilmember Paul Dillon proposed the measure more than six months after asking residents for feedback on how the city handles the issue. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_280e875c-61bc-4899-bb2b-61bbf327a519.html 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 710 SpokaneSpokane City Councilhomelessnesshomeless crisisWashingtonEastern Washingtonband addresshomeless bill of rightsThe Center Squarehousing statusSpokane CountyMichael CathcartJonathan BingleMelissa BrownTim Clouser https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441227/illinois-senate-committee-considers-distiller-alcohol-storage-legislation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441227_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441227_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Senate committee considers distiller, alcohol storage legislation Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation to support the craft distillery industry, but several lobbying groups stand opposed. 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 160 IllinoisIllinois Senatecraft spiritsdistilleryalcohollegislationdirect-to-consumer shippingliquor licenseCelina VillanuevaCarrie ColeAlec LairdCurt WootersRick Haymaker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441228/hemp-infused-beverages-and-fantasy-sports-in-the-sights-of-illinois-senators https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441228_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441228_video_v3.mp4 Hemp-infused beverages and fantasy sports in the sights of Illinois senators Greg Bishop shares moments from two different Illinois Senate hearings dealing with sports betting and fantasy sports and a measure to regulate hemp-infused beverages. 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 865 Illinois SenateSports bettingFantasy sportsHemp productsGaming regulationsOnline bettingIllinoisTim JensenBartlett ClelandCristina Castrosports wageringtaxationHemp IndustryGreg BishopIllinois Legislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441229/republican-says-being-cut-off-shows-democrats-out-of-touch-with-illinoisans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441229_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441229_video_v3.mp4 Republican says being cut off shows Democrats out of touch with Illinoisans Greg Bishop shares moments from the Illinois House floor Tuesday where a Republican state legislator was cut off by the speaker following a Democratic speaker being uninterrupted with a rant against President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress. 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 624 Illinois politicsJeff KeicherTrump administrationHan WennIllinois legislatureGreg BishopIllinoisRepublican PartyDemocratic Partystate representativeIllinois in FocusThe Center SquareState Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441230/illinois-dei-policies-expected-to-impact-federal-tax-funds-for-education https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441230_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441230_video_v3.mp4 Illinois' DEI policies expected to impact federal tax funds for education Greg Bishop shares the back-and-forth about the possible impacts on Illinois' education funds following President Donald Trump's executive orders to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 661 Diversity Equity InclusionDEIIllinois newsFederal FundingEducation FundingPublic SchoolsTrump administrationDonald TrumpExecutive Orderdiversityequityinclusionpublic educationfederal taxpayerpoor children https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441231/industry-concerns-persist-as-il-lawmakers-look-at-regulating-hemp-drinks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441231_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441231_video_v3.mp4 Industry concerns persist as IL lawmakers look at regulating hemp drinks Lawmakers discussed proposed regulation of hemp-derived intoxicating beverages in the Illinois Senate Liquor Committee hearing Tuesday afternoon. 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 183 hempregulationIllinois Senatelawmakersintoxicating beveragesSenate Bill 1766Bill CunninghamJustin WardJil TracyChris Coleman https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441232/real-clear-politics-weingarten-dismantle-the-censorship-industrial-complex-now https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441232_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441232_video_v3.mp4 Real Clear Politics' Weingarten: "Dismantle the censorship industrial complex now” From Senate Judiciary hearing on Censorship 3/25/25 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Benjamin WeingartenSenate JudiciaryCensorshipFree speechGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441233/seattle-city-council-considers-more-regulations-to-clubs-amid-rising-nightlife-safety-concerns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441233_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441233_video_v3.mp4 Seattle City Council Considers More Regulations to Clubs Amid Rising Nightlife Safety Concerns Seattle CB 120956 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 272 SeattleSeattle City Councilnightlife safetynightclub regulationgun violenceErika SantanaDavid SantanaPublic SafetyAfter Hours Lounges https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441234/il-lawmakers-discuss-gambling-initiatives-including-taxes-on-fantasy-sports-games https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441234_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441234_video_v3.mp4 IL lawmakers discuss gambling initiatives, including taxes on fantasy sports games Illinois lawmakers are considering a slew of bills affecting gambling in the state. 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 213 IllinoisIllinois Gaming BoardGambling taxesFantasy SportsOnline WageringChristina CastroBill CunninghamBartlett Cleland https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441235/il-gop-legislator-says-being-cut-off-shows-dems-stranglehold-on-debate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441235_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441235_video_v3.mp4 IL GOP legislator says being cut off shows Dems’ stranglehold on debate A Republican Illinois state legislator says being cut off during a point of personal privilege is evidence of the Democratic party’s stranglehold on public discourse. 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 265 Jeff KeicherIllinoisIllinois PoliticsIllinois GOPRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyState Legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441236/ils-dollar3b-federal-education-funds-could-be-jeopardized-by-states-dei-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441236_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441236_video_v3.mp4 IL’s $3B federal education funds could be jeopardized by state’s DEI policies Illinois education funding could be impacted by President Donald Trump’s order to close the U.S. Department of Education over the state’s continued focus on programs the Trump administration says are illegal discrimination. 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 159 IllinoisEducation FundingDiversityDonald TrumpFederal GovernmentDEI PoliciesDiscriminationWill DavisBlaine Wilhour https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441237/us-house-testimony-in-florida-we-knew-that-there-was-the-propensity-to-have-fraud-waste-and-abuse https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441237_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441237_video_v3.mp4 US House Testimony: "In Florida We Knew That There Was the Propensity to Have Fraud Waste and Abuse" Witness Guthrie on catching waste, fraud and Abuse 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 69 US HouseFloridafraudwasteAbuseMachine LearningArtificial IntelligenceGuthrietax payer savingsGovernment Oversight https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441238/nearly-1500-bills-advance-out-of-illinois-statehouse-committees https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441238_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441238_video_v3.mp4 Nearly 1,500 bills advance out of Illinois Statehouse committees Greg Bishop runs through some of the nearly 1,500 bills that advanced out of Illinois Statehouse committees last week. 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1083 IllinoisIllinois State HouseIllinois General AssemblyState politicsFOID Card ActFirearm ViolenceIllinois LegislatureGreg BishopHomeschool ActPlastic Bag Reductionsingle-use plasticsDisposable Food Service Container ActTax BenefitsDisability MascotsWorkplace Temperature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441239/illinois-statehouse-hearings-today-touch-on-liquor-gambling-and-education-safety https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441239_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441239_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Statehouse hearings today touch on liquor, gambling and education safety Greg Bishop previews some of what is expected to be discussed by the Illinois General Assembly Tuesday, including measures dealing with sports betting, fantasy sport, liquor distribution and education safety. 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 425 Greg BishopThe Center SquareIllinois politicsstate housesports bettingIllinois SenateIllinois Houseschool safetymobile panic alertgifted childrenJB Pritzkerfunding approval https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441240/what-is-the-fed-expecting-in-the-economy-going-forward https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441240_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441240_video_v3.mp4 What is the Fed Expecting in the Economy Going Forward? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss last week's announcements from the Fed and the market response on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 465 Federal ReserveInterest Ratesinflationstock marketrate cutseconomic policymarket impactsJerome PowellDonald TrumpCouncil of Economic AdvisorsChief Economistmedia reportingJoe BidenUS news media https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441241/washington-republican-pushes-back-on-changes-to-parents-rights-initiative https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441241_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441241_video_v3.mp4 Washington Republican Pushes Back on Changes to Parents' Rights Initiative Rep. Travis Couture (R) on SB 5181 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Travis CoutureWashingtonRepublican PartyParents' Rightslegislationstate bill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441242/rep-mcgovern-d-ma-in-my-district-people-are-worried-about-social-security https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441242_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441242_video_v3.mp4 Rep. McGovern (D-MA): “In My District, People Are Worried About Social Security” US House Rules Committee gets heated 3/24/25 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 103 Rep. McGovernSocial SecurityUS HouseNational SecurityWar PlansTrump AdministrationJeffery GoldbergMilitary StrikesYemen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441243/president-trump-the-legacy-of-the-greeks-is-all-around-us https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441243_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441243_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “The Legacy of the Greeks Is All Around Us” President Trump speaks at an event for Greek Independence Day at the White House on March 24th, 2025 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 Donald TrumpGreek Independence DayJames MonroeGreek AmericansWhite HouseGreek History https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441244/president-trump-this-investment-is-a-clear-demonstration-that-tariffs-work https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441244_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441244_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “This Investment Is a Clear Demonstration That Tariffs Work” From President Trump and the Governor of Louisiana's Remarks 3/24/25 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Donald TrumpHyundaiSteel MillTariffsU.S. EconomyAmerican Made CarsInvestmentCar ManufacturingLouisianaEconomic Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441245/washington-state-gop-lawmaker-criticizes-ruling-against-natural-gas-initiative https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441245_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441245_video_v3.mp4 Washington State: GOP Lawmaker Criticizes Ruling Against Natural Gas Initiative Washington state Rep. Jim Walsh (R) responding to Friday's court ruling against initiative 2066 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 266 Jim WalshWashington StateInitiative 2066Natural GasCourt RulingEnvironmental GroupsBob FergusonJay InsleeState Supreme CourtPolitical Contributions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441246/washington-state-superior-court-judge-sandra-widlan-issues-ruling-on-natural-gas-initiative https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441246_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441246_video_v3.mp4 Washington State: Superior Court Judge Sandra Widlan Issues Ruling on Natural Gas Initiative From Friday 3/21/25 court ruling 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Sandra WidlanWashington Statecourt rulinginitiative 2066unconstitutionalWashington Constitutionsummary judgment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441247/washington-state-lawmakers-consider-major-tax-hike-on-zyn-synthetic-nicotine-pouches https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441247_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441247_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Lawmakers Consider Major Tax Hike on Zyn, Synthetic Nicotine Pouches HB 2033 Concerning the taxation of nicotine products. 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 Washington stateHB 2033taxationnicotine pouchessynthetic nicotinehealtheducationtax hiketobaccovapinglegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441248/navigating-uncertainty-from-housing-spending-and-inflation-data https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441248_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441248_video_v3.mp4 Navigating Uncertainty From Housing, Spending, & Inflation Data Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 399 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyfederal reserveinterest rateseconomic forecasthousing startsconsumer confidenceinflationpersonal spendingincome growthenergy pricesfood pricescost of living https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441249/after-madigan-conviction-illinois-republicans-continue-push-for-ethics-reforms https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441249_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441249_video_v3.mp4 After Madigan conviction, Illinois Republicans continue push for ethics reforms Greg Bishop reviews some of the back and forth over the issue of ethics at the Illinois Statehouse in the aftermath of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan being found guilty of corruption. Republicans call for action and the Democratic chair of the ethics committee urging them to continue having conversations. 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1007 Illinoisethics reformMichael MadigancorruptionIllinois Legislaturestate governmentGreg Bishopstate legislationLegislative Inspector GeneralMaurice WestPatrick WindhorstDave Severincorruption caseslobbying prohibitionsWindhorst https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441250/rural-vs-urban-divide-drives-desire-by-many-to-split-illinois-into-two https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441250_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441250_video_v3.mp4 Rural vs. Urban Divide Drives Desire by Many to Split Illinois Into Two Greg Bishop shares a conversation with New Illinois Chairman G.H. Merritt about an upcoming convention for her group and the overall movement to split the state into two. 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 855 New IllinoisG.H. MerrettIllinois separationstate split movementrural vs. urban dividepolitical movementIllinois statestate governmentGreg Bishopstate constitutionpolitical landscapecounty splitsstate linesIllinois debtGovernor Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441251/despite-flood-of-opposition-homeschool-act-advances-out-of-committee https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441251_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441251_video_v3.mp4 Despite Flood of Opposition, Homeschool Act Advances Out of Committee( (The Center Square) – Despite an historic amount of witness slips in opposition to the Illinois Homeschool Act, the controversial legislation is advancing. Hundreds of homeschool families were in Springfield Wednesday to oppose the measure that adds more regulations on homeschooling families. Among the requirements are that families report to the state that they are homeschooling. If not, the child could be listed as truant with penalties applying. It also would require "a homeschool administrator to have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent at a minimum. Requires the homeschool administrator to provide proof of, among other options, any degree obtained from an institution of higher education." 2025-03-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Homeschool ActIllinoishomeschoolingIllinois EducationJB PritzkerAmy Elikspecial educationrural schoolState RepresentativeCam BucknerteacherseducationpensionsStatehouseIllinois State Rifle Association https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441252/trump-dismantles-education-department-cost-of-spacex-mission-could-top-dollar150m https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441252_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441252_video_v3.mp4 Trump Dismantles Education Department, Cost of SpaceX Mission Could Top $150M In a move that will undoubtedly incite legal challenges, President Donald Trump dismantled the U.S. Department of Education via executive order Thursday, sending education policy back to the state level. The cost to bring home a pair of stranded astronauts that have spent most of a year in space aboard the International Space Station could be as much as $150 million. U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts criticized President Donald Trump's move to impeach judges who have ruled against the president's policies, saying that the court system should be left to resolve legal disputes. And more... 2025-03-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 TrumpEducation DepartmentSpaceX MissionJohn RobertsSupreme Courteducation systemfederal governmentElon MuskInternational Space Stationjudicial reviewTrump AdministrationExecutive OrderSpaceXNASAThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441253/another-pennsylvania-legislative-session-another-push-for-juvenile-justice-reform https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441253_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441253_video_v3.mp4 Another Pennsylvania Legislative Session, Another Push for Juvenile Justice Reform (The Center Square) - House Democrats are once again making the attempt to turn 2021 recommendations from the bipartisan, bicameral Juvenile Justice Task Force into legislative action. Last year, they were successful in passing laws derived from just two of the task force’s 35 recommendations. According to Rep. Dan Miller, D-Mt. Lebanon, when broken down into action items the recommendations are more than double that. This year, they’re proposing 10 bills to begin to close the gap in what has been dubbed the CARE package. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_de0ba517-8681-48da-855a-f3321fd8a6fc.html 2025-03-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 610 Juvenile JusticeJustice ReformPennsylvania GovernmentLegislative SessionDan MillerRepresentative Chris Rabbincarcerationchild detentionyouth detentiondiversion programsThe Center Squarenews storiesreportingfollow storiesChristina Lengyel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441254/is-california-governor-gavin-newsom-preparing-for-a-presidential-run https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441254_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441254_video_v3.mp4 Is California Governor Gavin Newsom Preparing for a Presidential Run? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Kenneth Schrupp, California Reporter for The Center Square. They discuss Governor Gavin Newsom's new podcast and how Newsom may be situating himself for a 2028 Presidential run. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-03-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 673 Gavin Newsompresidential electionDemocratic Partypodcast interviewGun controlCaliforniainfrastructure investmentclimate changeunderfunded pension systempresidential candidateKenneth Schruppprimary electionGun safetyVoter volunteerNational earned media https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441255/la-razes-family-treehouse-as-fire-victims-stall-in-permit-limbo https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441255_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441255_video_v3.mp4 LA Razes Family Treehouse as Fire Victims Stall in Permit Limbo (The Center Square) - As Los Angeles officials demolished a beloved neighborhood treehouse, wildfire victims wondered when scarce local resources would be available to help clear out and approve permitting to rebuild their burned-down homes. Although the petition to save the 24-year-old, iconic, front-yard treehouse of "Simpsons" producer Rick Polozzi has collected nearly 7,000 signatures, the city appears set to move forward with demolition. Polozzi has faced years of legal battles against the city and has been attempting to legalize the structure by classifying it as an "accessory dwelling unit" or ADU. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_8ff9e316-010c-11f0-8f53-bfaff31e0566.html 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 435 Los AngelesTreehouse demolitionPalisades firePermit DelaysRick PolizziPalisades Fire RebuildThe Center SquareAlexis RivasDave MasonKenneth SchruppLow Income HousingExecutive OrderKenneth https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441256/whats-behind-the-rise-of-antisemitism-at-elite-universities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441256_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441256_video_v3.mp4 What’s Behind the Rise of Antisemitism at Elite Universities? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Sarah Roderick-Fitch, Regional Editor for The Center square. They discuss the Department of Education pulling funding from Columbia University and some of the background for the growth of antisemitism on college campuses. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 721 antisemitismColumbia UniversityHamasIsraelOctober 7thEducation DepartmentSarah Roderick FitchPro-Palestineanti-semitismIsrael warPalestinian peopleDonald TrumpIranterrorist attackpro Hamas support https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441257/report-pennsylvania-and-us-straddle-two-visions-for-crime-and-punishment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441257_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441257_video_v3.mp4 Report: Pennsylvania and U.S. Straddle Two Visions for Crime and Punishment (The Center Square) - As Pennsylvania grapples with ways to better care for and rehabilitate the tens of thousands of people held in its prison system, a sweeping report shows the nation at a crossroads and taxpayers holding a $182 billion price tag for incarceration. The Prison Policy Initiative, or PPI, is a nonpartisan organization that advocates for criminal justice reform. In its recent view of the ‘Whole Pie’ of mass incarceration, the PPI pulled together data from the thousands of disparate local, state, and federal agencies responsible for the incarcerated in America. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_4d08b826-0426-11f0-ada0-ab67aa1af2e4.html 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 409 Pennsylvaniamass incarcerationprison costsbail reformincarcerationtax payerprison populationbailChristen SmithChristina Lengyel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441258/illinois-republicans-say-their-ethics-legislation-is-being-ignored-by-democrats https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441258_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441258_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Republicans say their ethics legislation is being ignored by Democrats In what is considered one of the most corrupt states in the nation, Illinois Republicans are once again making an attempt to change the political landscape. 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 176 IllinoisRepublicansDemocratsethics legislationpolitical landscapegovernment corruptionMaurice WestPatrick WindhorstDave SeverinDavid Friess https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441259/president-trump-they-allowed-millions-of-people-to-come-into-our-country https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441259_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441259_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “They Allowed Millions of People to Come Into Our Country” From President Trump's remarks with Sec. Hegseth 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 91 Donald TrumpJoe Bidenimmigration policyborder securitycriminal immigrantsopen bordersdrug dealersmurdersNew York Citypolice2024 electionpresidential election https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441260/wa-state-public-testimony-debate-over-bill-that-would-undo-some-of-parents-rights-initiative https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441260_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441260_video_v3.mp4 WA State Public Testimony Debate Over Bill That Would Undo Some of Parents’ Rights Initiative Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education on SB 1296 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 WA StatePublic TestimonyParental RightsStudent PrivacySB 1296Early LearningK-12 EducationWashington state legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441261/gas-station-group-opposes-granting-local-illinois-governments-increasing-motor-fuel-taxes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441261_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441261_video_v3.mp4 Gas station group opposes granting local Illinois governments increasing motor fuel taxes Greg Bishop reviews the status of a measure at the Illinois Statehouse to grant all local governments the ability to increase local gas taxes on top of the state's gas tax which is already second highest in the country. 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 667 Illinoisgas taxIllinois FuelIllinois Municipal Leaguetax increasesmunicipalitiestax policylocal authorityIllinois gas taxGas pricesState gas taxIllinois Fuel Associationmotor fuel taxlocal governmentfunding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441262/mother-embarrassed-for-il-state-rep-who-said-trans-locker-room-issue-a-lie https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441262_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441262_video_v3.mp4 Mother embarrassed for IL state Rep. who said trans locker room issue 'a lie' Greg Bishop airs a Deerfield, Illinois mother's concerns of her daughter having to change in a locker room with a biological male identifying as a girl and the ongoing debate around the issue. 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 776 Deerfield IllinoisNicole Jurgastransgender policyIllinois HouseBob MorganBlaine WilhourState RepresentativesIllinoislockeroomgender identityTitle IXGreg Bishopdiscrimination complaintgender rolesMarty Mclaughlin https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441263/trumps-ed-dept-keeps-funds-intact-despite-illinois-democrats-concerns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441263_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441263_video_v3.mp4 Trump's ed dept. keeps funds intact despite Illinois Democrats' concerns Greg Bishop reviews the back and forth over President Donald Trump's executive order to begin the process of closing down the U.S. Department of Education and the possible impacts on Illinois. 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 900 Donald TrumpUS Department of Educationeducation fundingIllinois educationDepartment of EducationTrump administrationfederal fundingIllinois budgetWhite HouseJ.B. PritzkerLauren UnderwoodIllinois in FocusJimmy Carter https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441264/pres-trump-teachers-to-me-are-among-the-most-important-people-in-this-country https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441264_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441264_video_v3.mp4 Pres. Trump: “Teachers, to Me, Are Among the Most Important People in This Country” In an Education event on March 20th, 2025 President Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Donald TrumpEducationTeachersExecutive OrderUS Department of EducationEducation policyFederal governmentStates rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441265/pres-trump-the-education-departments-discretionary-budget-has-exploded-by-600percent https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441265_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441265_video_v3.mp4 Pres. Trump: “The Education Department’s Discretionary Budget Has Exploded by 600%” In an Education event on March 20th, 2025 President Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Donald TrumpEducation DepartmentEducation BudgetWashington D.C.Executive Order https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441266/president-trump-were-going-to-be-returning-education-back-to-the-states https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441266_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441266_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “We’re Going to Be Returning Education Back to the States” In an Education event on March 20th, 2025 President Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpEducationEducation PolicyExecutive OrderState ControlReturning EducationDepartment of Education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441267/lets-go-washington-files-second-initiative-to-uphold-parental-rights https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441267_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441267_video_v3.mp4 Let’s Go Washington Files Second Initiative to Uphold Parental Rights (The Center Square) – Political action committee Let’s Go Washington introduced a second initiative on Monday to protect parents’ rights by repealing House Bill 1296. Earlier this month, the organization introduced an initiative to repeal Senate Bill 5181. HB 1296 and SB 5181 are both aimed at modifying LGW’s “parents’ bill of rights” Initiative 2081 passed by the Legislature last year. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_3d0d3860-044a-11f0-9db3-7709437f2a9b.html 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 584 Parental RightsInitiative 2081House Bill 1296Washington Education Associationschool districtsgender identitystudent counselingparental notificationState LegislatureTJ MartinellCaarleen JohnsonOSPIacademic resultsPresident Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441268/ca-losing-one-of-its-few-gas-refineries-by-october-impacting-ca-az-nv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441268_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441268_video_v3.mp4 CA Losing One of Its Few Gas Refineries by October, Impacting CA, AZ, NV (The Center Square) - California is set to lose one of its nine remaining gasoline refineries by October, calling the security of its gasoline supplies into question. With much of Arizona and Nevada relying on California for gasoline, the closure could have a broad regional impact on prices for gasoline and other products created by the refinery such as diesel and jet fuel. Phillips 66 announced the closure of its Los Angeles facility, which accounts for 8.57% of the state’s remaining refining capacity, last year after the passage of new refinery regulations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_c07bc4bc-26ad-4d8a-887a-b9ea3bd13020.html 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 342 gas pricesCaliforniagasolinefuelPhillips 66 refineryimportsLA BasinEmission RegulationsAir Pollutionclean energyDave MasonKenneth SchruppSupreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441269/washington-state-republican-on-non-citizens-in-law-enforcement-jobs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441269_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441269_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Republican on Non-citizens in Law Enforcement Jobs SB 5068 - Concerning agencies, firefighters, prosecutors, and general or limited authority law enforcement, extending eligibility for employment to all United States citizens or persons legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Rep. GrahamWashington statelaw enforcementnon-citizenslegal employmentpolice officersUnited States citizens https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441270/transgender-related-school-locker-room-policy-puts-illinois-in-the-national-spotlight https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441270_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441270_video_v3.mp4 Transgender-related school locker room policy puts Illinois in the national spotlight A northern Illinois mother who says her daughter was forced to change clothes in front of a transgender classmate traveled to Springfield Thursday to tell her story. 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 239 Nicole Georgeasgender identityschool policytransgender rightsparentingstudent safetygenderIllinoisDeerfield IllinoisJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441271/trump-slaps-down-pritzkers-funding-concerns-with-dept-of-ed-order https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441271_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441271_video_v3.mp4 Trump slaps down Pritzker’s funding concerns with Dept. of Ed order In signing an executive order to close the U.S. Department of Education, President Donald Trump is putting to rest concerns raised by Illinois Democrats. 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 Donald TrumpJB PritzkerEducation fundingUS Department of EducationLauren UnderwoodFederal governmentExecutive orderSchool districtsSpecial needs childrenPell grantTitle one fundingChildren with disabilitiesSchool districts in Illinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441272/cost-of-spacex-mission-to-recover-stranded-astronauts-could-top-dollar150m https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441272_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441272_video_v3.mp4 Cost of SpaceX Mission to Recover Stranded Astronauts Could Top $150M (The Center Square) – The cost to bring home a pair of stranded astronauts that have spent most of a year in space aboard the International Space Station could be as much as $150 million. Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, along with Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, boarded a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and splashed down in the Gulf of America near the Big Bend region of Florida late Tuesday afternoon. Williams and Wilmore arrived on the Space Station on June 6 and had spent 286 days in space, stranded because of issues with the Boeing Dreamliner spacecraft, which later returned without them in September. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_c0d9606e-04c8-11f0-9fa1-cba34c98f87b.html 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 510 SpaceXNASAISSBoeingSpace travelElon MuskSpace capsulesDreamlinerCommercial spaceNorthrop Grumman https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441273/washington-state-bill-to-close-care-facilities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441273_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441273_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Bill to Close Care Facilities Public hearing on WA state HB 1472 Closing the Yakima Valley school and Rainier school Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_5bba924e-ceb3-491d-b381-6940937b60b3.html 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 125 Washington StateHB 1472Yakima Valley schoolRainier schoolPublic HearingCommunity PlacementMedical care https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441274/trump-freezes-upenn-out-of-dollar175m-over-womens-athletics-policy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441274_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441274_video_v3.mp4 Trump Freezes UPenn Out of $175M Over Women’s Athletics Policy (The Center Square) – The Trump administration froze $175 million in federal funds to the University of Pennsylvania on Wednesday, citing its promised crackdown on institutions that support athlete policies permitting men in women's sports. The president’s rapid response team confirmed the move on X, saying “promises made, promises kept” – an oft-repeated refrain meant to connect the administration’s latest policy moves with campaign-era rhetoric. The Ivy League college was thrust into the forefront of the debate in 2022 after it allowed Lia Thomas, competitor on the men's team for three years before switching to the women's team, to compete in the women’s NCAA swimming championships. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_5497c93c-5e18-4690-8700-331e7fae5625.html 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 351 Donald TrumpUniversity of PennsylvaniaTransgender AthletesTitle IXLia ThomasNCAASportsmen and women sportsbiological differenceslegal challenges https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441275/statehouse-measure-could-increase-illinois-gas-taxes-even-more https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441275_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441275_video_v3.mp4 Statehouse measure could increase Illinois gas taxes even more Illinois Fuel and Retail Association CEO Nate Harris and Illinois Municipal League CEO Brad Cole separately discuss a measure to allow local municipalities to increase the local gas tax. 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 87 Nate HarrisBrad ColeIllinoisgas taxlocal governmentIllinois Fuel and Retail AssociationIllinois Municipal Leaguemotor fuel taxlocal taxHouse Bill 1283 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441276/gov-desantis-birthright-citizenship-is-also-an-enticement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441276_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441276_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Desantis: “Birthright Citizenship Is Also an Enticement” From the Florida Roundtable on 3/20/25 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 Ron DesantisBirthright Citizenship14th AmendmentDred Scott CaseImmigrationUS BorderFlorida RoundtableAbraham Lincoln https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441277/tom-homan-the-cartels-are-going-to-go-bankrupt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441277_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441277_video_v3.mp4 Tom Homan: “The Cartels Are Going to Go Bankrupt” From the Florida Roundtable 3/20/25 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Tom Homanbankrupt cartelsborder securityillegal migrationsex traffickingfentanyldrug cartels https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441278/illinois-homeschoolers-mount-historic-opposition-to-regulations-as-bill-advances https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441278_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441278_video_v3.mp4 Illinois homeschoolers mount historic opposition to regulations as bill advances Greg Bishop reviews some of the debate inside and outside the committee which passed the Illinois Homeschool Act. 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 815 Homeschool ActIllinoisHomeschoolershomeschool regulationsIllinois CommitteeGreg BishopCenter SquareBlaine WilhourTerra Costa HowardState RepresentativeAmy ElikAdam NiemergLeShawn FordCharity Cunninghamhomeschooling https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441279/measure-requires-illinois-teachers-to-report-firearm-threats https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441279_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441279_video_v3.mp4 Measure requires Illinois teachers to report firearm threats Greg Bishop reviews a bill Illinois state Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer, R-Murrayville, advanced out of the Illinois House Gun Violence Prevention Committee he said is not about gun control. 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 418 Illinoisfirearmsgun violencegun controlCD DavidsmeyerGreg Bishopstate houseSecond Amendmentgun violence prevention task forceHouse Judiciary CommitteeFOID cardDavid Meyersgun banstatuteMarua Hirshauer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441280/can-religious-schools-receive-taxpayer-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441280_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441280_video_v3.mp4 Can Religious Schools Receive Taxpayer Funding? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Lori Windham, Vice President and Senior Counsel at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. They discuss the case out of Oklahoma about whether religious schools can receive taxpayer funding. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 451 religious schoolstaxpayer fundingSupreme CourtOklahoma StateLori Windhamcharter schoolprivate schoolsstate officialschurch and state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441281/lawyers-and-activists-respond-to-greenpeace-energy-transfer-lawsuit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441281_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441281_video_v3.mp4 Lawyers and activists respond to Greenpeace-Energy Transfer Lawsuit Statements made after courts ruling in the Greenpeace-Energy Transfer lawsuit 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 151 Energy TransferDakota Access PipelineLawsuitGreenpeaceNorth DakotaLegal VictoryFirst AmendmentPeaceful ProtestStanding RockStanding Rock Sioux Tribe https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441282/budget-cuts-force-king-co-sheriffs-office-to-reduce-staffing-at-two-precincts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441282_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441282_video_v3.mp4 Budget Cuts Force King Co. Sheriff’s Office to Reduce Staffing at Two Precincts (The Center Square) – The King County Sheriff's Office is reducing staff to minimal levels at two of its precincts due to budget constraints. Staffing at the Sheriff’s Office’s north and southeast precincts are being reduced, made effective on Monday, when the department announced the change in staffing. Impacted communities include parts of unincorporated King County, such as Redmond Ridge, Fairwood and Fall City. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_4906d87e-0436-11f0-a775-5f1f66b2fd90.html 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 555 King CountySheriff Officebudget cutspolice staffingbudget deficitpolicingpolice officersWashington Staterevenueexpenditureslaw enforcementTim ClouserSpencer PauleySpokane Valley https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441283/washington-state-public-hearing-there-are-serious-economic-consequences https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441283_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441283_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Public Hearing: “There Are Serious Economic Consequences” Hearing on SB 5041 Concerning unemployment insurance benefits for striking or lockout workers. 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 204 Washington StateUnemployment InsuranceStriking WorkersSenate Bill 5041Labor RelationsAssociation of Washington BusinessEconomic ConsequencesUnion DensityCollective BargainingWashington State Employers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441284/bill-to-raise-wisconsin-report-card-standards-approved-by-senate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441284_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441284_video_v3.mp4 Bill to Raise Wisconsin Report Card Standards Approved by Senate (The Center Square) – A bill that would change the academic standards used on Wisconsin’s state report cards back to prior levels passed the Senate and now will head to Gov. Tony Evers. The Senate voted 18-14 to approve the bill, which would reset the K-12 school report card standards of 2019-20, makes grades 3-8 standards the same as those set by the National Assessment of Education Progress and would make the high school testing standards the same as those from 2021-22. State Sen. John Jagler, R-Watertown, is a sponsor of the bill and noted the standards were changed behind closed doors and Evers has even called the decision a mistake. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_a128f288-04b0-11f0-9e02-b71c148aebc1.html 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 413 academic standardsWisconsinTony Eversschool districtspublic schoolsstate budgetschool fundingstudent populationlocal tax baseJohn JaglerEliana KernodieJon StyfDPI superintendent https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441285/illinois-gop-optimistic-in-redistricting-lawsuit-after-ags-refusal-to-defend-state https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441285_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441285_video_v3.mp4 Illinois GOP optimistic in redistricting lawsuit after AG's refusal to defend state Illinois Republicans are claiming another small victory in their lawsuit over the state’s legislative district map. 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 126 IllinoisGOPredistrictinglawsuitattorney generalIllinois Supreme CourtRyan SpainMichael KasperSpeaker Welch https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441286/press-secretary-leavitt-the-president-is-committed-to-tax-cuts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441286_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441286_video_v3.mp4 Press Secretary Leavitt: “The President Is Committed to Tax Cuts” From The White House press briefing 3/19/25 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Press Secretary Leavitttax cutstax agendaChuck Schumerreconciliation packagecapital hillwhite house https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441287/press-secretary-leavitt-this-is-a-clear-concerted-effort-by-leftists https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441287_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441287_video_v3.mp4 Press Secretary Leavitt: “This Is a Clear Concerted Effort by Leftists” From The White House press briefing 3/19/25 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Karoline LeavittWhite HousePress BriefingDonald J. TrumpJudicial BranchPartisan ActivistsDemocratic JudgesInjunctions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441288/washington-state-residents-of-juvenile-detention-center-testify-against-detention-management-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441288_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441288_video_v3.mp4 Washington State: Residents of Juvenile Detention Center Testify Against Detention Management Bill Four young men who are housed at Green Hill School juvenile detention center in Chehalis testified against SB 5278, which would let the facility send older inmates to Department of Corrections facilities in some cases to handle overcrowding. 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 132 Green Hill Schooljuvenile detentionWashington StateSB 5278Department of Correctionsinmatesovercrowdingjuvenile rehabilitationrehabilitation institutions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441289/when-is-the-best-time-to-list-your-home https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441289_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441289_video_v3.mp4 When Is the Best Time to List Your Home? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the seasonality of buying and selling a home on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 464 Chris KrugThe Center SquareOrphe Divounguyselling propertyhouse sellingreal estate markethome salesmortgage ratesPhoenixAustinSan DiegoSan JoseSeattlehomeowner tipsMetro Areas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441290/full-committee-hearing-of-proposed-illinois-homeschool-act https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441290_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441290_video_v3.mp4 Full Committee Hearing of Proposed Illinois Homeschool Act The Illinois House Education Policy Committee heard House Bill 2827 Wednesday morning in Springfield. This is the entirety of the portion of the hearing focused on the Illinois Homeschool Act. 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 7776 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441291/legislation-would-streamline-services-to-identify-human-trafficking-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441291_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441291_video_v3.mp4 Legislation would streamline services to identify human trafficking in Illinois An effort underway in Springfield aims to better identify victims of human trafficking. 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 138 Human TraffickingJulie MorrisonBrendan KellyIllinoisSpringfieldNational Human Trafficking HotlineSex TraffickingLabor TraffickingLaw EnforcementIllinois State Police https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441292/despite-flood-of-opposition-homeschool-act-advances-out-of-illinois-committee https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441292_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441292_video_v3.mp4 Despite flood of opposition, Homeschool Act advances out of Illinois committee Despite an historic amount of witness slips in opposition to the Illinois Homeschool Act, the controversial legislation is advancing. 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 115 IllinoisHomeschool ActHomeschoolingTerra Costa HowardDan SwansonAmy ElikEducation LegislationParentingSchool ChoiceEducation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441293/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441293_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441293_video_v3.mp4 Washington State: King County Metro to Add Safety Enhancements to Current and Future Buses King County Metro General Manager Michelle Allison on Safety Enhancements to Buses 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 King County MetroMichelle AllisonSafety EnhancementsBus SafetyOperator Safety PartitionsBattery Electric CoachesRetrofittingATU 587 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441294/illinois-state-rifle-association-supports-restricting-no-knock-warrants https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441294_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441294_video_v3.mp4 Illinois State Rifle Association supports restricting no knock warrants Greg Bishop reviews the debate around a measure to regulate how law enforcement execute warrants in Illinois. The Illinois State Rifle Association came out in support of the measure. 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 504 Kam BucknerDennis TipswordGreg BishopEd Sullivansearch warrantsgun violenceno-knock warrantsstate capitalfirearm ownersIllinois State Rifle Association https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441295/republicans-seek-changes-to-illinois-migrant-sanctuary-status https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441295_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441295_video_v3.mp4 Republicans seek changes to Illinois migrant sanctuary status Greg Bishop discusses legislation Illinois House Republicans proposed to address the state’s migrant sanctuary policies, including one that would allow Illinois counties to opt out of enforcing measures restricting law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration officials. 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 434 Illinoisillegal immigrationsanctuary policiesimmigration costsborder controlPritzker administrationstate representativeCD DavidsmeyerJ.B. Pritzkerhealthcaregovernment budgetstate subsidies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441296/illinois-homeschool-regulation-bill-finds-stiff-opposition-ahead-of-hearing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441296_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441296_video_v3.mp4 Illinois homeschool regulation bill finds stiff opposition ahead of hearing Greg Bishop airs some of the debate in Illinois around education, from the potential closure of the U.S. Department of Education to a bill looking to regulate Illinois homeschool families. 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 670 IllinoisHomeschool ActUS Department of EducationChris MillerTony McCombieState RepresentativeSue Schererpublic schoolingDepartment of EducationhomeschoolingIllinois State Housestate representative https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441297/vice-president-vance-they-see-a-government-that-makes-their-lives-harder https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441297_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441297_video_v3.mp4 Vice President Vance: “They See a Government That Makes Their Lives Harder” From the American Dynamism Summit 3-18-25 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 74 JD VanceAmerican Dynamism SummitGovernment RegulationWorkersTech OptimistsLeadershipInnovationGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441298/measure-would-restrict-certain-no-knock-warrants-on-criminal-suspects-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441298_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441298_video_v3.mp4 Measure would restrict certain no-knock warrants on criminal suspects in Illinois State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, has introduced House Bill 1611 that would prevent the use of no-knock warrants on drug offenders unless there is evidence that they are dealers. 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 191 Kam BucknerIllinoisHouse Bill 1611No-knock warrantsCriminal justice reformLaw enforcementPublic safetyJudiciary criminal committeeState representativeDrug offenders https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441299/illinois-republicans-urge-democrats-to-stop-supporting-illegal-immigration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441299_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441299_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Republicans urge Democrats to stop supporting illegal immigration Illinois Republican lawmakers are urging their colleagues to join them in “stopping” illegal immigration while suggesting Gov. J.B. Pritzker is “shifting his view” on the issue. 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 352 illegal immigrationIllinois RepublicansJ.B. PritzkerMigrant crisisIllinois taxpayersSanctuary state policyJoe BidenDonald Trumptaxpayer fundssocial servicesIllinois Trust ActDemocrat giveawayssanctuary cities https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441300/spokane-county-braces-for-dollar20m-deficit-in-2026-potential-hiring-freeze-cutting-vacancies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441300_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441300_video_v3.mp4 Spokane County Braces for $20M Deficit in 2026, Potential Hiring Freeze, Cutting Vacancies (The Center Square) - Providing what he called a “reality check” on Monday, Jeff McMorris, senior director of Spokane County’s Finance and Administration Division, warned of a $20 million deficit heading into 2026. McMorris, the brother of former U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, told the Board of County Commissioners that this is a multiyear issue. He took over from Randy Bischoff, who held the positions until recently and helped balance a similar shortfall last summer into the fall. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_036c1da6-0378-11f0-8e1f-9f16060ed445.html 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 608 Spokane Countybudget deficitgovernment financecounty commissionersales tax reviewpublic safetyproperty tax levySpokaneJeff McMorrisWashington FocusnewsThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441301/republican-illinois-state-rep-on-homeschool-bill-throw-this-pile-of-crap-in-the-garbage https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441301_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441301_video_v3.mp4 Republican Illinois State Rep. On Homeschool Bill: “Throw This Pile of Crap in the Garbage” Illinois State Representative Chris Miller, a Republican representing Oakland, weighs in on the debate surrounding the Department of Education and homeschooling. 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 86 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441302/washington-state-public-testimony-in-opposition-of-expanding-school-protections https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441302_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441302_video_v3.mp4 Washington State: Public Testimony in Opposition of Expanding School Protections Washington House education committee hearing on SB 5123, Expanding protections for certain students to promote inclusivity in public schools. 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 92 WashingtonPublic TestimonySenate Bill 5123School Protectionsgender identitysexual orientationinclusivity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441303/legislation-would-increase-the-pay-for-in-home-health-services-workers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441303_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441303_video_v3.mp4 Legislation would increase the pay for in-home health services workers Workers in the Illinois Department of Aging’s Community Care Program are calling for higher taxes to pay for higher wages. 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 162 Illinoislegislationhealth careDepartment of AgingCommunity Care Programhigher taxeshigher wagesin-home healthhome care workerscare economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441304/washington-state-public-testimony-in-support-of-expanding-school-protections https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441304_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441304_video_v3.mp4 Washington State: Public Testimony in Support of Expanding School Protections Washington House education committee hearing on SB 5123, Expanding protections for certain students to promote inclusivity in public schools. 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 108 Washington StatePublic TestimonySchool ProtectionsTransgenderSB 5123DiscriminationInclusivityEducation Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441305/pennsylvania-state-representative-says-paid-leave-isnt-a-luxury https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441305_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441305_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania State Representative Says Paid Leave ‘Isn’t a Luxury' Pennsylvania State Rep. Mihalek speaks at a Labor and Industry Committee meeting on March 18th, 2025 about paid leave 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 104 Pennsylvaniapaid leaveLabor and Industry CommitteeState Representative Mihalekworkforce developmentparentinggovernment policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441306/dept-of-ed-homeschooling-debated-on-illinois-house-floor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441306_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441306_video_v3.mp4 Dept. of Ed, homeschooling debated on Illinois House floor In debating the Trump administration’s potential closure of the U.S. Department of Education, a Republican Illinois legislator is urging Democrats to butt out from regulating homeschooling. 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 210 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441307/is-policy-uncertainty-creating-stagflationary-conditions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441307_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441307_video_v3.mp4 Is Policy Uncertainty Creating Stagflationary Conditions? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss policy uncertainty and its impact on the real economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 664 policy uncertaintystagflationreal economyconsumer spendingmarket correctioneconomic growtheconomic uncertaintysupply and demandinvestment strategytax cutshousing startsdecline employmenttariff policyChris KrugOrphe Divounguy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441308/washington-state-democrat-introduces-bill-to-expand-ferry-service https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441308_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441308_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Democrat Introduces Bill to Expand Ferry Service Rep. Greg Nance (D) introducing HB 1923: Increasing the availability of passenger-only ferries by establishing the mosquito fleet act. 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 109 Greg NanceWashington StateFerry ServiceHouse Bill 1923Mosquito Fleet ActPassenger FerriesKitsapKingstonBremertonPuget Sound https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441309/increased-pension-costs-expected-as-some-focus-on-illinois-high-property-taxes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441309_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441309_video_v3.mp4 Increased pension costs expected as some focus on Illinois high property taxes Recent conversations about Illinois' pension benefits for employees hired after 2011 includes some revelation about the recent cost. That, as some legislators focus on addressing the state's high property taxes. 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 864 property taxespensionsIllinoisstate budgetstate legislatorsstate taxpayerspension fundssocial securityGreg BishopThe Center Squarefinancial planningIllinois legislaturepension paymentsstate employeesIllinois Statehouse https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441310/bevy-of-bills-set-for-hearings-at-illinois-statehouse-including-some-impacting-pets https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441310_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441310_video_v3.mp4 Bevy of bills set for hearings at Illinois Statehouse, including some impacting pets Greg Bishop reviews other legislation that could be brought up at the Illinois Statehouse, including measures impacting pets, criminal justice single-use plastics. 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 433 IllinoisGreg BishopThe Center Squareanimal welfarepet euthanasiaSingle-use PlasticsFood WareJanet Yang RohrProperty TaxPensionlaw enforcementarrest quotasbody camerascow tailsKatrina Barker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441311/measures-impacting-illinois-gun-owners-could-be-heard-tuesday-afternoon-at-state-capitol https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441311_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441311_video_v3.mp4 Measures impacting Illinois gun owners could be heard Tuesday afternoon at state capitol Greg Bishop reviews some of the possible legislation that could be heard Tuesday afternoon at the Illinois Statehouse impacting the state's gun owners, including requiring fingerprints and a Firearm Owner's ID card to get a flamethrower. 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 523 IllinoisFOID cardGun controlfirearmHouse Judiciary CommitteeRep. Christopher DavidsmeyerGreg BishopDaniel DidechMaura HirschauerFirearm Owners Identification Card ActRep. Lisa Davisforceable felony https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441312/homeschool-supporters-flood-witness-slips-with-opposition-to-proposed-illinois-regulations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441312_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441312_video_v3.mp4 Homeschool supporters flood witness slips with opposition to proposed Illinois regulations Greg Bishop takes a look at the proposed Illinois Homeschool Act that's set for a public hearing Wednesday morning and the flood of witness slips filed by the public in opposition to the proposed regulations. 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 655 Illinois Homeschool Acthomeschoolinghome educationIllinoishomeschool regulationsState representativeLegislatorsIllinois StatehouseGreg Bishopvaccine mandatehealth examinationsschool districtstate legislationCenter SquareShawn Ford https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441313/arizona-unveils-new-ai-supreme-court-reporters https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441313_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441313_video_v3.mp4 Arizona Unveils New AI Supreme Court Reporters Arizona Supreme Court is now using AI reporters to provide information to the public 2025-03-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Arizona Supreme CourtAI reporterslegal decisionsArtificial intelligencecourt updates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441314/washington-state-republican-on-bill-requiring-electronic-monitoring-of-sexually-violent-criminals https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441314_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441314_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Republican on Bill Requiring Electronic Monitoring of Sexually Violent Criminals HB 1457 - Requiring electronic monitoring of sexually violent predators granted conditional release. 2025-03-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 96 Washington StateRepublican PartyHB 1457electronic monitoringsexually violent predatorscommunity safetyRep. Griffeyconditional releasebipartisan effortsexual abusecriminal justice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441315/what-would-it-take-for-the-fed-to-adjust-the-rate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441315_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441315_video_v3.mp4 What Would It Take for the Fed to Adjust the Rate? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-03-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 551 federal reserveinflationunemploymentconsumer spendingChris KrugOrphe DivounguyThe Center Squarefinancial conditionsstock market correctionretail salesconsumer sentimenthome builderhousing startsstock market valuemortgage rates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441316/is-pritzker-running-for-a-third-term-as-illinois-governor-or-for-president https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441316_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441316_video_v3.mp4 Is Pritzker running for a third term as Illinois governor or for president? Greg Bishop takes an look at the continued questioning of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and whether he plans to run for a third term as governor and then for president in 2028. 2025-03-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 708 JB PritzkerIllinois2028 presidentialIllinois governor2026 Electiongovernor raceGreg BishopIllinois newselection 2026state legislaturetax policyThe Center SquareWashington D.C.non-profit newslive show https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441317/congressional-democrats-infight-over-split-on-spending-bill-to-keep-federal-government-open https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441317_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441317_video_v3.mp4 Congressional Democrats infight over split on spending bill to keep federal government open Greg Bishop reviews the funding bill the U.S. Congress passed Friday and the political infighting among Democrats as some joined Republicans in supporting the measure. 2025-03-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 765 government shutdowngovernment spendingbudgetChuck SchumerDick DurbinU.S. CongressCapitol HillRepublicansUS houseUS senateinflationborder securityDonald TrumpSenate votecongressional conversation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441318/schumer-says-hell-now-vote-to-approve-gop-spending-bill-avoid-shutdown https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441318_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441318_video_v3.mp4 Schumer Says He’ll Now Vote to Approve GOP Spending Bill, Avoid Shutdown (The Center Square) – With just a day before the potential for a government shutdown, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., switched course Thursday night and said he would vote to approve House Republicans' Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government through the end of the fiscal year. “I will vote to keep the government open and not shut it down,” Schumer said on the Senate floor. Just a day earlier, Schumer said Democrats would not support the House bill unless a Democratic amendment was added to shorten the stopgap budget to one month. The measure passed by the Republican majority in the House funds the government for more than six months, through Sept. 30, the end of the fiscal year. 2025-03-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 510 Chuck Schumergovernment shutdownspending billGOPUS SenateSenate DemocratsJoe BidenDonald TrumpKamala HarrisAOCbudget deficitCasey HarperGavin Newsom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441319/washington-house-dems-pass-bill-requiring-permits-for-gun-purchases https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441319_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441319_video_v3.mp4 Washington House Dems Pass Bill Requiring Permits for Gun Purchases (The Center Square) – After a vigorous hours-long debate that began the night before, Washington State Democrats in the House of Representatives on Saturday morning voted to pass legislation that would require would-be gun owners to obtain a permit before purchase. Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1163 passed along a 58-38 party-line vote – that is, with no Republican support. The bill would also have prospective gun owners complete a state-recognized firearm safety training course within the past five years to qualify for a permit. In addition, the bill requires enhanced background checks conducted via the Washington State Patrol’s firearms background check program, including state and federal databases 2025-03-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Washington Stategun controlgun purchasesgun safetypermit requirementsHouse Bill 1163background checksstate patrolsecond amendmentJay Insleecarbon emissionsgas taxWashington Policy CenterCole McNeeleygun violence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441320/ontario-walks-back-us-electricity-surtax-after-trump-threats https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441320_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441320_video_v3.mp4 Ontario Walks Back U.S. Electricity Surtax After Trump Threats (The Center Square) – Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday he would suspend the province's 25% tariff on U.S.-bound electricity after getting a meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and hours after President Donald Trump threatened to double tariffs on Canada. Ford previously said Tuesday he wouldn't budge on the electricity surtax until Trump dropped his tariff threats. Hours later, he changed course after scheduling a meeting Thursday with Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. "I'm not out to hurt the American people,” Ford told reporters in Toronto. "Sometimes you have to play your cards, and this is one of the cards we played, and hopefully we're going to have a very good constructive conversation." Ford reversed course hours after Trump said that he would double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum in response to the 25% tariffs Ontario put on electricity going to the U.S. Trump said the tariffs would cripple Canada's auto industry. 2025-03-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 427 OntarioCanadaDonald Trumptrade disputestariffsAmerica Firstfree tradeeconomic policyinternational trade https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441321/private-equity-capitalizes-on-pennsylvanias-vulnerable-health-care-system https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441321_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441321_video_v3.mp4 Private Equity Capitalizes on Pennsylvania's Vulnerable Health Care System (The Center Square) - Chester-Crozer Hospital is the nearest emergency department for thousands of residents, many of whom do not have private transportation. When news broke that it may soon be closing, it shed light on the role of private equity in Pennsylvania’s health care system. For now, doors are staying open thanks to funding from the Foundation for Delaware County, but a new buyer must be found soon. The Senate Democratic Policy Committee met this week to talk about the impact of hospital closures like this and what can be done to prevent them. Medical professionals and policy experts testified about the damage done to hospitals run with the goal of maximizing profit for equity firms like the now bankrupt Prospect Medical Holdings. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_c021c110-fe9d-11ef-9109-17a78014ee44.html 2025-03-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 340 Chester Crozer Hospitalhospital closinghospital systemPennsylvania healthcareprivate equityhospital conditionsnurse shortagePennsylvaniahospital staffworker shortage https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441322/pritzker-noncommittal-about-future-as-2026-gop-field-remains-slim https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441322_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441322_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker noncommittal about future, as 2026 GOP field remains slim 2025-03-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisRepublican Party2026 electionDonald TrumpTrump presidencyGovernmentElections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441323/ontario-walks-back-surtax-after-trump-threats-and-department-of-ed-to-cut-half-of-employees https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441323_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441323_video_v3.mp4 Ontario Walks Back Surtax After Trump Threats & Department of Ed to Cut Half of Employees Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday he would suspend the province's 25% tariff on U.S.-bound electricity after getting a meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and hours after President Donald Trump threatened to double tariffs on Canada. A California father was shocked when the bill for an ambulance for his daughter doubled after adding his insurance, which he says is because of a new state law that punishes him for having coverage. The U.S. House voted Tuesday evening to advance a Continuing Resolution that, if passed by the Senate, will fund core government services for the rest of the fiscal year and avoid a government shutdown. And more... 2025-03-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 Donald TrumpUS tariffsOntario electricityEducation Departmentbudget cutshealth insuranceCalifornia ambulance billfederal budgetgovernment fundingeconomic growthtariff effectsChris KrugCenter Square Radio Hourstudent loanshealthcare policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441324/lawmakers-debate-education-as-pritzker-urges-union-to-fight-trump-admin https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441324_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441324_video_v3.mp4 Lawmakers Debate Education as Pritzker Urges Union to ‘Fight’ Trump Admin (The Center Square) – Although most Illinois public school students test below grade level in reading and math, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is touting his administration’s record spending on public education. Pritzker addressed the Illinois Education Association Representative Assembly in Rosemont Thursday. The governor encouraged union members to fight back against potential cuts to the U.S. Department of Education by President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency. “IEA, are you ready for the fight? Let’s go get ‘em everybody. Let’s go beat ‘em,” Pritzker said. 2025-03-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisJB PritzkerIllinois educationteachers unionTrump administrationEducation policyUS Department of EducationChicago schoolsstudent testsHouse of RepresentativesCenter SquareGreg BishopIllinois legislatureeducation debateState house https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441325/state-official-and-gun-store-owner-says-he-was-debanked-for-political-reasons https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441325_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441325_video_v3.mp4 State Official and Gun Store Owner Says He Was ‘Debanked’ for Political Reasons On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Andrew Sorell, Alabama State Auditor and a Gun store owner. They discuss Andrew's experience with "debanking" and the legislation on the state and national level seeking to address this issue. 2025-03-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 827 debankingAndrew Sorellgun storepolitical beliefsBank discriminationPolitical discriminationdebanking billCivil rights issuecredit cardCasey HarperTim ScottKatie BrittReligious freedomGun retailersJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441326/president-trump-he-signed-it-with-autopen https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441326_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441326_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “He Signed It With Autopen” From President Trump's remarks at The Department of Justice 3/14/25 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 84 Donald TrumpJoe BidenAutopenExecutive OrdersU.S. Department of Justice2025Political AnalysisHonest ElectionsBorder Security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441327/president-trump-we-will-restore-the-scales-of-justice-in-america https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441327_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441327_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “We Will Restore the Scales of Justice in America” From President Trump's remarks at the Department of Justice 3/14/25 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 108 Donald TrumpDepartment of JusticeLaw enforcementRestore justiceJustice systemAmerican peoplePopular voteElection winGovernment corruptionRogue actorsAccountabilityU.S. politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441328/bipartisan-support-for-pennsylvania-cyber-charter-tuition-reform-at-last https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441328_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441328_video_v3.mp4 Bipartisan Support for Pennsylvania Cyber Charter Tuition Reform at Last? (The Center Square) - Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, signaled an appetite for additional cyber charter reforms this week. At least so it appears, according to an op-ed the No. 2-ranking Republican wrote detailing progress that’s been made and work still to be done. It's also significant given long-standing disagreements on how tuition for cyber charter schools should be calculated. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_ac9e2c9a-fead-11ef-95d0-370fcaadff0e.html 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 534 Christen SmithChristina Longyelcyber charter tuitionPennsylvania fundingstate auditor generalPennsylvaniapublic school systemcyber charterschool choiceauditor general https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441329/sen-grassley-r-ia-improper-payments-in-our-major-health-care-programs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441329_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441329_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Grassley (R-IA): “Improper Payments in Our Major Health Care Programs” From US Senate Committee on Finance 3/14/25 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 98 Chuck GrassleyUS Senatehealthcare programsimproper paymentsObamaTrumpJoe BidenFalse Claims Acthealth insurance coverageIowafarmers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441330/city-council-member-in-washington-withdraws-from-position-amid-onlyfans-controversy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441330_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441330_video_v3.mp4 City Council Member in Washington Withdraws From Position Amid OnlyFans Controversy (The Center Square) – The Lynnwood City Council has lost an appointed member within the same week of her appointment after her sexually explicit social media account was revealed. Jessica Ann Roberts – a transgender woman – was appointed to fill the Lynnwood City Council District 5 seat on Monday. The next day, the Lynwood Times reported on Roberts having an OnlyFans account, where she shared explicit content with 135 paid subscribers. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_7402ad40-00e5-11f0-ba91-c7b184c9e9f9.html 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 634 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441331/san-jose-mayor-proposes-criminalizing-homeless-refusal-of-shelter-aims-to-order-treatment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441331_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441331_video_v3.mp4 San Jose Mayor Proposes Criminalizing Homeless Refusal of Shelter, Aims to Order Treatment (The Center Square) - San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan proposed making it a crime to refuse shelter three times within 18 months, with the goal of using the court system to push service-resistant homeless individuals into care. “Homelessness can’t be a choice, especially when over 200 people die on the streets each year,” said Mahan in a recent video statement. “Especially when we’re offering a safe, private, dignified alternative.” Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_9b0d8ebc-fe0d-11ef-8020-e352d7c739b6.html 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 277 Matt MahanSan JoseKenneth SchruppCaliforniaDave MasonHomelessnessCriminal JusticeHomeless shelterHomeless individualsPublic funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441332/illinois-governor-legislators-debate-dismantling-of-us-dept-of-ed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441332_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441332_video_v3.mp4 Illinois governor, legislators debate dismantling of U.S. Dept. of Ed Greg Bishop shares some of the recent debate from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state legislators about the ongoing Trump administration changes at the U.S. Department of Education. 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1032 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerUS Department of EducationEducation fundingIllinois governmentState GovernmentEducation PolicyState BudgetTaxpayersDonald TrumpIllinois Education AssociationFederal fundingIllinois HouseEducation ReformGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441333/washington-state-republican-discusses-bill-granting-agricultural-fuel-exemptions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441333_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441333_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Republican Discusses Bill Granting Agricultural Fuel Exemptions Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake discussing his bill, HB 1912 that passed the House this week to give agricultural producers a fuel exemption from the Climate Commitment Act. 2025-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 Tom DentWashington StateHB 1912Climate Commitment Actagricultural producersfuel exemptionfuelagriculturefarmers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441334/washington-state-republican-weighs-in-on-lengthy-debate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441334_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441334_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Republican Weighs in on Lengthy Debate Rep. Dan Griffey, R-Allyn discussing the 6-hour floor debate last and this morning on HB 1296 to gut the parents bill of rights 2025-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 Dan GriffeyWashington StateHB 1296Parents Bill of RightsLegislative DebateLGBTQ CommunityAnti-Bullying LawsPolitical AnalysisRepublican Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441335/california-dads-bill-doubled-after-ambulance-learned-he-was-insured https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441335_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441335_video_v3.mp4 California Dad’s Bill Doubled After Ambulance Learned He Was Insured (The Center Square) - A California father was shocked when the bill for an ambulance for his daughter doubled after adding his insurance, which he says is because of a new state law that punishes him for having coverage. Social media star and California father Robby Witt recorded his heated call with a billing department after he added his insurance information to save money. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_222d513a-fed5-11ef-aaab-6b70f8ef9bba.html 2025-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 400 ambulance billhealth insuranceCalifornia lawCalifornia Focushealthcare spendinguninsured individualsRobbie WittDave MasonKenneth SchruppCalifornia's planlong term carefederal fundingMedicaid program https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441336/how-washington-drivers-may-be-funding-transit-at-the-gas-pump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441336_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441336_video_v3.mp4 How Washington Drivers May Be Funding Transit at the Gas Pump (The Center Square) – Washington drivers may be funding transit when they fill up their vehicles at the gas pump due not only to how carbon auctions under the Climate Commitment Act could be indirectly raising gas prices, but how CCA money has been appropriated by the state Legislature. As of the most recent report by the Department of Ecology, in the fiscal year 2024 almost half of all CCA revenue spent originated from an account designated specifically for transit related projects. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_7dbdd2c8-fdcb-11ef-a2f2-cb1fcbd02c3b.html 2025-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 744 Climate Commitment Actgas pricestransit fundingCarbon emissionsGasoline priceState gas taxEnvironmental justiceEmission reductionJay InsleeWashington Policy Centerfuel efficiencyrural areasdriving costsfuel consumptionWashington in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441337/shapiros-office-deleted-emails-relevant-to-sexual-misconduct-complaint https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441337_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441337_video_v3.mp4 Shapiro’s Office Deleted Emails Relevant to Sexual Misconduct Complaint (The Center Square) – The Shapiro administration’s handling of a sexual misconduct complaint against a cabinet member, and one reporter’s request to know more about the investigation behind it, may cost taxpayers a lot of money. In a court transcript obtained by The Center Square, an attorney representing the Office of the Governor says the state deleted internal emails sent and received over an eight-day period by a deputy aide in its Legislative Affairs Office who reported the inappropriate behavior. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_0b0f2a6c-fec3-11ef-9225-dff9a7e63065.html 2025-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 443 Josh ShapiroShapiro administrationsexual harassmentemail scandallegislative affairsright to know requestSexual MisconductEmail DeletionPennsylvania PoliticsCourt HearingRecord RetentionChristina LengyelChristen SmithReportingAdministration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441338/lawmakers-debate-education-as-pritzker-encourages-union-to-fight-trump-admin https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441338_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441338_video_v3.mp4 Lawmakers debate education as Pritzker encourages union to 'fight' Trump admin Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker addressed the Illinois Education Association Representative Assembly in Rosemont Thursday. State Reps. Will Davis, D-Hazel Crest, and Blaine Wilhour, R-Beecher City, debate education on the House floor. 2025-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 122 J.B. PritzkerWill DavisBlaine WilhourIllinoiseducationIllinois Education Associationequityschool fundingpublic educationDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441339/how-could-tariffs-impact-inflation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441339_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441339_video_v3.mp4 How Could Tariffs Impact Inflation? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the impacts of tariffs and the uncertainty surrounding them on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 464 tariffinflation expectationsFederal ReservetariffsOrphe Divounguyeconomic researchinternational policyfederal policyCanadaMexicobusiness uncertaintyjobs reportTrumpthe center square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441340/legislation-creates-pilot-program-to-explore-overdose-prevention-sites-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441340_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441340_video_v3.mp4 Legislation creates pilot program to explore overdose prevention sites in Illinois Illinois lawmakers are considering a controversial piece of legislation that would explore the creation of drug overdose prevention sites. 2025-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 226 IllinoisChicagoLa Shawn FordJohn WerningBill HauterHouse Bill 2929overdose preventionopioid settlement funddrug overdoseopioid addiction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441341/democrats-create-group-gop-propose-bills-to-address-ils-high-property-taxes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441341_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441341_video_v3.mp4 Democrats create group, GOP propose bills to address IL’s high property taxes Illinois House Republicans discuss Illinois' high property taxes and what they said is a five-alarm fire that must be put out immediately 2025-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 IllinoisProperty TaxTax ReformDan UgasteJoe SosnowskiIllinois HouseRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyIllinois EconomyTaxpayerBipartisan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441342/washington-state-house-passes-bill-to-modify-parental-bill-of-rights-after-hours-of-intense-debate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441342_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441342_video_v3.mp4 Washington State House Passes Bill to Modify Parental Bill of Rights After Hours of Intense Debate From Washington House debate on 3/12/25 that went on until 2:00 am that night on SHB 1296 2025-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 118 Washington StateHouse Bill 1296Parental RightsState RepresentativeMatt MarshallLaurie JinkinsState Representative Ortiz-SelfAndrew BarkisState GovernmentLegislationParentingEducation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441343/taxpayer-education-funds-for-affinity-groups-is-discrimination-illinois-group-alleges https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441343_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441343_video_v3.mp4 Taxpayer education funds for 'affinity groups' is discrimination, Illinois group alleges Greg Bishop looks at a federal discrimination complaint filed by Awake Illinois to the U.S. Department of Education against the Illinois State Board of Education for using taxpayer dollars for "affinity groups." 2025-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 414 Shannon AdcockAwake IllinoisIllinois State Board of Educationfederal discrimination complaintequal opportunityCivil Rights Act of 1964Teach Pluseducation fundingIllinoisEducationAffinity GroupsDiversityEqual Protection ClauseCivil RightsDiscrimination Complaint https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441344/illinois-legislators-continue-to-lay-out-their-priorities-for-spring-session https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441344_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441344_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators continue to lay out their priorities for spring session Greg Bishop continues to unpack some of the public debate from the Illinois statehouse about legislative priorities on bracing for the impact of federal policies, high taxes and public safety 2025-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 717 Illinois StatehouseTax BurdenPublic SafetyIllinoislegislatureSafety ActLaw EnforcementIllinois PoliticsRepublican PartyDemocratic partyGreg BishopTrade PoliciesTrump Administrationcash bailPolice Morale https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441345/trumps-tariffs-doge-and-border-control-ripple-across-economy-politics https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441345_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441345_video_v3.mp4 Trump's tariffs, DOGE, and border control ripple across economy, politics The Center Square Associate Editor Greg Bishop talks with The Center Square's Casey Harper from the Washington D.C. bureau about Trump administration tariffs, DOGE and the border. 2025-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1061 Donald TrumpTariffsborder controlglobal economytradeDOGEborder securityAmerican economyfederal governmentspending cutsbudget deficitfederal fundingillegal immigrantsCasey HarperChina https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441346/us-department-of-education-to-cut-half-of-employees https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441346_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441346_video_v3.mp4 U.S. Department of Education to Cut Half of Employees (The Center Square) – U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said Tuesday that as part of the Department of Education's "final mission," it would cut its workforce by half. Affected employees will be placed on administrative leave beginning March 21. McMahon said the department would "continue to deliver on all statutory programs that fall under the agency's purview, including formula funding, student loans, Pell Grants, funding for special needs students, and competitive grantmaking." When Trump took office in January, the Department of Education had about 4,133 workers. After Tuesday's reduction in force, the department's workforce will total about 2,183 workers. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_1f823398-feca-11ef-b70a-77b78cbd860d.html 2025-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 507 Department of EducationDonald Trumpjob cuttingfederal agencystudent loansTrump AdministrationGovernment Efficiencyeducation advocatespolitical newsTeacher's Unionsexecutive orderCongressional approvalTherese BoudreauxBrett RowlandFAFSA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441347/sen-tim-scott-r-sc-spending-trillions-on-the-housing-market-is-not-the-answer https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441347_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441347_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC): “Spending Trillions on the Housing Market Is Not the Answer” From US Senate 3/12/25 2025-03-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 69 Tim Scotthousing marketmortgage ratesrent priceshomelessnessgovernment spendingUS SenateJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441348/wa-house-advances-bill-allowing-judges-to-drop-charges-for-low-level-offenders https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441348_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441348_video_v3.mp4 WA House Advances Bill Allowing Judges to Drop Charges for Low-Level Offenders (The Center Square) – House Democrats advanced a bill Saturday attempting to create a pathway to rehabilitation by allowing judges to dismiss charges upon “substantial compliance” with court-ordered conditions. Intended for low-level offenses, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1113 expands judicial authority over diversion opportunities. Typically, those fall under prosecutorial discretion, but if approved by the state Senate, ESHB 1113 would hand power over to the judge and defense attorneys. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_7d4fda26-fdf2-11ef-a7a5-ebd2792e3117.html 2025-03-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 729 Washington Houselow-level offendersrehabilitationcriminal justicenon violent crimesDrug PossessionKing CountySpokane CountyTim ClouserSpencer Pauleycrime victimsHomelessnessThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441349/rep-van-duyne-r-tx-stop-with-the-gaslighting-and-protecting-the-waste-fraud-and-abuse https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441349_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441349_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Van Duyne (R-TX): “Stop With the Gaslighting and Protecting the Waste, Fraud, and Abuse” From the US House 3/12/25 2025-03-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 80 Rep. Beth Van DuyneUS HouseIRStaxpayer datafraudwasteabusecontractorsDonald TrumpProPublicaThe New York Times https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441350/illinois-republicans-say-public-safety-tax-relief-should-be-addressed-this-legislative-session https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441350_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441350_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Republicans say public safety, tax relief should be addressed this legislative session Now that the 104th General Assembly is back to work in Springfield, Illinois Statehouse Republicans are emphasizing public safety and Illinois’ high taxes. 2025-03-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 309 Illinois GOPPublic safetyTax reliefPatrick WindhorstSafety ActJennifer SanalitroC.D. DavidsmeyerLaw enforcementLegislative agendaIllinois legislatureIllinois familieslegislative session https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441351/washington-state-house-passes-controversial-rent-cap-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441351_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441351_video_v3.mp4 Washington State: House Passes Controversial Rent Cap Bill House Bill 1217 would cap annual increases in rent and fees to no more than 7% 2025-03-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 134 House Bill 1217Washington StateRent ControlRent Caphousing supplyaffordable housinghousing policyJeremie DufaultRep. Santos https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441352/shapiro-ally-stumps-for-lightning-energy-plan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441352_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441352_video_v3.mp4 Shapiro Ally Stumps For ‘Lightning’ Energy Plan Patrick McDonnell, President & CEO, PennFuture speaks in support of 'Lightning' Energy Plan in Pennsylvania 2025-03-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 Patrick McDonnellPennFutureLightning Energy PlanRenewable energyFossil fuelJosh ShapiroPennsylvaniaEnergy costsEnergy ratePJM https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441353/illinois-officials-address-effects-of-usda-funding-freeze https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441353_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441353_video_v3.mp4 Illinois officials address effects of USDA funding freeze Several Illinois agencies testified Tuesday during an Illinois House Agriculture and Conservation Committee hearing to discuss federal funding cuts and tariffs. 2025-03-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 210 IllinoisIllinois HouseAgricultureConservationUSDAFederal FundingTariffsJerry CostelloTrump AdministrationFood SecurityVolunteer Fire Department https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441354/group-files-federal-discrimination-complaint-against-il-state-board-of-ed-over-affinity-groups https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441354_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441354_video_v3.mp4 Group files federal discrimination complaint against IL State Board of Ed over affinity groups Awake Illinois President Shannon Adcock announces a federal discrimination complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Education against the Illinois State Board of Education for funding affinity groups. 2025-03-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 163 Shannon AdcockAwake IllinoisIllinois State Board of Educationfederal discrimination complaintcivil rightseducation fundingaffinity groupsequal protection clauseliteracy rateseducation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441355/february-jobs-report-151000-jobs-added https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441355_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441355_video_v3.mp4 February Jobs Report: 151,000 Jobs Added Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the jobs report on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-03-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 464 Orphe DivounguyChris Krugjob reportunemployment claimsjob gainswage growthLabor MarketInflation RateFederal ReserveJob GrowthUnemployment Rate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441356/illinois-legislators-debate-transit-consolidation-musk-energy-and-trans-issues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441356_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441356_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators debate transit consolidation, Musk, energy and trans issues Greg Bishop reviews some of the conversations Illinois legislators focused on Tuesday at the statehouse in Springfield and up in Chicago. 2025-03-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 984 Illinoismass transitSenate Bill 5MetraPaceChicago Transit AuthorityElon Muskclean energyTransgender IssuesIllinois StatehouseAnti-Trans BillsIllinois HouseRepublican prioritiesGun violencePublic Safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441357/illinois-supreme-court-hears-cases-impacted-by-no-cash-bail https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441357_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441357_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Supreme Court hears cases impacted by no cash bail Greg Bishop airs some of the arguments in two different cases heard by the Illinois Supreme Court Tuesday dealing with how the state's Pretrial Fairness Act is being implemented. 2025-03-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 798 IllinoisIllinois Supreme Courtcash bailPretrial Fairness ActGreg Bishoppretrial detentiondetention hearingjudicial branchcrimestate house reporterAntonio CousinsLaura BauserTyrell CooperEric LevinJonathan Krieger https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441358/trump-buys-a-tesla-as-illinois-toys-with-banning-new-gas-powered-vehicles-by-2035 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441358_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441358_video_v3.mp4 Trump buys a Tesla as Illinois toys with banning new gas-powered vehicles by 2035 Greg Bishop reviews Jim Talamonti's story "NFIB: Businesses would consider leaving if IL imposes non-electric vehicle ban" and watches some statements President Donald Trump made while purchasing a Tesla with Elon Musk at the White House. 2025-03-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 638 Illinoisgasoline banelectric vehicleDonald TrumpElon MuskTeslaelectric vehiclesgas powered vehiclesWhite HouseIllinois politicsvehicle emissionsGreg BishopCenter Squareelectric trucksnon-electric vehicle ban https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441359/seattle-city-council-member-on-demotion-the-change-in-precedent-is-occurring https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441359_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441359_video_v3.mp4 Seattle City Council Member on Demotion: ‘The Change in Precedent Is Occurring' From Seattle WA, council meeting on 3/10/25 2025-03-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 226 Daniel StraussSara NelsonSeattle City CouncilComprehensive Plan CommitteeCouncil PresidencyWashington StateCouncil MemberLand UseDemotion https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441360/washington-house-dems-pass-bill-requiring-permits-for-gun-purchases https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441360_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441360_video_v3.mp4 Washington House Dems Pass Bill Requiring Permits for Gun Purchases (The Center Square) – After a vigorous hours-long debate that began the night before, Washington State Democrats in the House of Representatives on Saturday morning voted to pass legislation that would require would-be gun owners to obtain a permit before purchase. Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1163 passed along a 58-38 party-line vote – that is, with no Republican support. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_4df4c5bc-fde7-11ef-8143-175771d022e0.html 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 669 HB 1163gun controlgun safetyWashington StateHouse of Representativespermit to purchasefirearm permitsWashington2nd amendmentgun lawssecond amendmentright to bear armsRepublican senatorsNRAGovernor Ferguson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441361/washington-state-republicans-discuss-senate-gop-budget-proposal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441361_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441361_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Republicans Discuss Senate GOP Budget Proposal Sen. Nikki Torres, R-Pasco and Sen. Chris Gildon, R-Puyallup 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 107 Nikki TorresChris GildonWashington StateRepublican Partybudget proposalstate budgetbudgetingstate taxespublic educationlaw enforcementstate employeegovernment savings https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441362/elon-musk-trans-issues-and-renewable-energy-debated-on-illinois-house-floor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441362_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441362_video_v3.mp4 Elon Musk, trans issues and renewable energy debated on Illinois House floor National politics continues to be a point of contention for some Illinois legislators, mentioning Elon Musk’s name several times Tuesday. 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 346 Illinois HouseElon MuskTransgender issuesRenewable energyBrad HalbrookKelly CassidyRegan DeeringIllinoisIllinois Statewomen's sportsbiological girlssports policyJustin SlaughterDerek ChauvinNew York Times https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441363/pros-and-cons-of-consolidating-mass-transit-agencies-in-northeast-illinois-heard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441363_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441363_video_v3.mp4 Pros and cons of consolidating mass transit agencies in northeast Illinois heard Discussions continue around proposed legislation that would combine the Chicago-area mass transit systems into one. 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 173 IllinoisMass TransitSenate Bill 5ChicagoNortheast IllinoisTransit agenciesTransportation PlanningMetropolitan Planning CouncilAnnie McGowenAudrey WennickDon Dewitte https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441364/press-secretary-leavitt-a-statehood-invitation-to-canada https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441364_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441364_video_v3.mp4 Press Secretary Leavitt: A Statehood Invitation to Canada From The White House press briefing 3/11/25 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Press Secretary LeavittCanadaUnited States51st StateWhite HouseCost of Living https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441365/press-secretary-leavitt-president-trump-is-going-to-protect-social-security https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441365_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441365_video_v3.mp4 Press Secretary Leavitt: “President Trump Is Going to Protect Social Security” From The White House press briefing 3/11/25 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 97 Donald TrumpSocial SecurityMedicareMedicaidWhite HousePress BriefingPresident Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441366/press-secretary-leavitt-canada-has-been-ripping-off-the-united-states-of-america https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441366_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441366_video_v3.mp4 Press Secretary Leavitt: “Canada Has Been Ripping off the United States of America” From The White House press briefing 3/11/25 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 Press SecretaryKaroline LeavittCanadaTradeTariffsDonald TrumpWhite HouseTrade imbalanceTrade practices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441367/no-cash-bail-cases-challenged-in-two-illinois-supreme-court-hearings https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441367_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441367_video_v3.mp4 No cash bail cases challenged in two Illinois Supreme Court hearings How courts are implementing Illinois’ end to cash bail is the subject of two cases heard by the Illinois Supreme Court Tuesday. 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 144 Illinois Supreme Courtcash bailpretrial fairness actdetention hearingpretrial detention https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441368/washington-state-democrat-they-might-want-to-call-me-a-monkey-today https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441368_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441368_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Democrat: “They Might Want to Call Me a Monkey Today” Washington state representatives Jamila Taylor (D) and Kristine Reeves (D) debating against amendments to 2SHB 1696 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 104 Washington StateJamila TaylorKristine Reeves2SHB 1696legislationstate representativesrestorative justiceeconomic discrimination https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441369/embarrassing-disrepair-of-lincolns-new-salem-highlighted-by-illinois-legislators https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441369_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441369_video_v3.mp4 'Embarrassing' disrepair of Lincoln's New Salem highlighted by Illinois legislators Greg Bishop reviews a tour he took with other members of the media Monday, where legislators and advocates for Lincoln's News Salem highlighted the disrepair at the Illinois historic site. 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 602 Lincoln's New SalemIllinoisState FundingState Historic SiteIllinois BudgetState LegislatorsProperty DamagePoliticsGovernmentHistorical SitesGreg BishopPetersburg IllinoisInfrastructureState Senator Steve MclureTax Dollars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441370/implementation-of-states-no-cash-bail-to-be-heard-by-illinois-supreme-court https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441370_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441370_video_v3.mp4 Implementation of state's no cash bail to be heard by Illinois Supreme Court Greg Bishop previews a couple of cases the Illinois Supreme Court hears Tuesday morning about the implementation of the state's end of cash bail. 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 446 cash bailIllinoisIllinois Supreme CourtPretrial Fairness ActGreg Bishopcriminal justiceCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441371/pritzker-out-of-town-tuesday-as-illinois-house-holds-slew-of-subject-matter-hearings https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441371_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441371_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker out of town Tuesday as Illinois House holds slew of subject matter hearings Greg Bishop previews some of what to expect at the Illinois Statehouse Tuesday with legislators coming back to the capitol. 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 618 Illinois LegislatureJB PritzkerElectric VehicleAIQuantum Computingeducation fundingStatehouseRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyHouse Rules CommitteeJudiciary CommitteeGreg BishopThe Center SquareSpringfieldmass transit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441372/illinois-legislators-tour-embarrassing-disrepair-of-historic-lincolns-new-salem https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441372_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441372_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators tour ‘embarrassing’ disrepair of historic Lincoln's New Salem In just the past few months, the deterioration of Lincoln's New Salem in Petersburg, Illinois, has gotten worse. Advocates are demanding state taxpayer funds for much needed repairs. 2025-03-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 103 IllinoisPetersburg IllinoisLincoln's New SalemState FundingState LegislatorsHistoric SiteGina Gillmore-WolterSteve MccLureRepairsIllinois Legislators https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441373/will-latest-inflation-data-confirm-worst-fears https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441373_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441373_video_v3.mp4 Will Latest Inflation Data Confirm Worst Fears? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-03-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 383 Consumer Price IndexCommodity PricesEnergy PricesFood PricesHousing CostsFederal Reserveinflation rateconsumer price indexproducer price indexChris KrugOrphe Divounguytariffpricing increasesJanuary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441374/us-supreme-court-sits-on-gun-ban-case-hears-mexicos-arguments-suing-us-gun-makers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441374_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441374_video_v3.mp4 U.S. Supreme Court sits on gun ban case, hears Mexico’s arguments suing U.S. gun makers Greg Bishop reviews some of the U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments in the case Mexico brought against U.S. gun manufacturers and also watches for the SCOTUS order list that does not include the Maryland case challenging that state’s gun ban. 2025-03-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 505 Supreme Courtgun controlMexico lawsuitgun manufacturerscrime gunsGreg BishopMexicoUnited StatesSnope caseIllinois in Focus DailypodcastIllinois in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441375/online-voters-overwhelmingly-support-keeping-current-illinois-state-flag https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441375_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441375_video_v3.mp4 Online voters overwhelmingly support keeping current Illinois state flag Greg Bishop airs Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ announcement that online voters overwhelmingly supported keeping the current state flag, rather than selecting one of 10 proposed flags. 2025-03-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 237 IllinoisState FlagAlexi GiannouliasIllinois Secretary of StateVotingOnline VotingIllinois government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441376/full-docket-for-bills-in-committees-at-illinois-statehouse https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441376_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441376_video_v3.mp4 Full docket for bills in committees at Illinois Statehouse Greg Bishop takes a look at the slew of legislation that could come up in committee this week as Illinois legislators return to the Illinois State Capitol Tuesday. 2025-03-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 945 Illinois legislaturecommittee hearingsgun controlvoting rightsdaylight saving timefirearmslegislationSecond AmendmentIllinois General AssemblyIllinoisgun violenceState Government AdministrationCook CountyHomeschool ActIllinois Trust Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441377/humane-corrections-to-pennsylvania-state-incarceration-offer-new-hope https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441377_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441377_video_v3.mp4 Humane Corrections to Pennsylvania State Incarceration Offer New Hope (The Center Square) - The quality of life afforded the state’s prisoners is a perennial concern for families, human rights advocates and workers within the judicial system, including the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections itself. For the nearly 40,000 incarcerated Pennsylvanians, new approaches to corrections could make a big difference in their experience. For some, they already are. A program at SCI Chester called Little Scandinavia adopts principles from the prison model used in Sweden and Norway to lessen the disparity between life in prison and life in the real world. Residents of this unit, which can house up to 64 men, live in single cells where they have desks and even refrigerators. 2025-03-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 298 Pennsylvaniaprison reformSCI Chesterstate incarcerationDepartment of Correctionshuman rightsScandinavian prison modelNorwegian Correctional ServiceSwedish Prison and ProbationDanish Prison and Probation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441378/washington-gov-bob-ferguson-on-the-world-cup-thats-going-to-put-strain-on-the-system https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441378_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441378_video_v3.mp4 Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on the World Cup “That’s Going to Put Strain on the System” Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on the World Cup “That’s Going to Put Strain on the System” 2025-03-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Bob FergusonWorld CupTransportationWashington StateFerry System https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441379/washington-governor-bob-ferguson-discusses-revitalizing-the-states-ferry-operations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441379_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441379_video_v3.mp4 Washington Governor Bob Ferguson Discusses Revitalizing the State’s Ferry Operations Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Restoring the State’s Ferry Service 2025-03-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 73 Bob FergusonWashington Stateferry serviceferriespandemictransportationpublic transportrestoring https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441380/chicago-mayor-defends-sanctuary-policies-at-congressional-hearing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441380_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441380_video_v3.mp4 Chicago Mayor Defends Sanctuary Policies at Congressional Hearing (The Center Square) – The mayor of Chicago testified during a congressional hearing Wednesday that his city is safer because of its Welcoming City ordinance. “Any actions that amplify fears of deportations make Chicago more dangerous. Those fears cause witnesses and victims to avoid cooperating with police,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said. Johnson joined mayors from Boston, Denver and New York City before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Kentucky, said sanctuary policies risk the safety of federal agents and the public. 2025-03-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Brandon JohnsonSanctuary citiesChicagosanctuary policiesillegal aliensCongressional HearingJames ComerByron DonaldsimmigrationDepartment of JusticeIllinoisEthics ReformIllinois politicspolitical powerfederal immigration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441381/trump-just-getting-started-and-sanctuary-city-mayors-defend-policies-under-lawmaker-questioning https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441381_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441381_video_v3.mp4 Trump ‘Just Getting Started’ & Sanctuary City Mayors Defend Policies Under Lawmaker Questioning President Donald Trump addressed both the House and Senate Tuesday evening in a wide-ranging speech at about the six week-mark into his second term in office. Four sanctuary city mayors who spent millions of state and federal taxpayer dollars to accommodate illegal immigrants denied that blocking federal agents from deporting criminal migrants violated federal law at a committee hearing Wednesday. Stocks sunk Thursday afternoon despite President Donald Trump's decision to grant major exceptions to the 25% tariffs he put on Mexico and Canada earlier this week. And more... 2025-03-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 Donald TrumpSanctuary CitiesIllegal ImmigrationTariffsTrade PolicyHouse Oversight CommitteeTaxpayer DollarsMike JohnstonMichelle WuEric AdamsUS BorderRepublican PoliciesTrade AgreementsInternational RelationsCasey Harper https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441382/ca-spent-dollar37b-on-homeless-lacks-results-data-dollar13b-possibly-spent-on-outsiders https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441382_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441382_video_v3.mp4 CA Spent $37B on Homeless, Lacks Results Data; $13B Possibly Spent on Outsiders (The Center Square) - The California Legislative Analyst’s Office says the state has spent $37 billion on homelessness since 2019 and undercounts the homeless. It also urges delaying one of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s key programs until data proves its effectiveness. A 2023 UC San Francisco report found 34% of homeless individuals in California are not from California, meaning state taxpayers may have covered $12.6 billion since 2019 on homeless spending for individuals from other states or nations. 2025-03-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 425 Californiahomelessness spendingGavin Newsomlegislative analystCalifornia AuditorCalifornia homelessnesshomelessnesshousing crisisCalifornia taxpayerhomeless services https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441383/wa-state-republican-i-want-the-people-who-are-trying-to-escape-systemic-racism-to-get-a-leg-up https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441383_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441383_video_v3.mp4 WA State Republican: “I Want the People Who Are Trying to Escape Systemic Racism to Get a Leg Up” Washington State Senators Debate an Amendment on HB 1696 Concerning Changes to the Covenant Home Ownership Program 2025-03-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 391 Dan GriffeyLillian Ortiz-SelfTravis CoutureWashington StateCovenant Home Ownershipsexual offenseloan forgivenesssystematic racismCovenant Homeownership Programsex offenderpublic fundslegislative sessiontaxpayers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441384/washington-state-republican-opposes-anti-discrimination-bill-for-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441384_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441384_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Republican Opposes Anti-discrimination Bill for Schools Senator Paul Harris on Substitute Senate Bill 5123 - 3/6/25 2025-03-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 Paul HarrisWashington StateSchool DiscriminationSenate Bill 5123Local ControlSchool BoardOSPILa Center School District https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441385/washington-state-democrat-on-anti-discrimination-in-schools-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441385_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441385_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Democrat on Anti-discrimination in Schools Bill Washington state senator T’wina Nobles discusses Substitute Senate Bill 5123 2025-03-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 T’wina NoblesWashington stateAnti-discriminationSenate Bill 5123educationethnicityimmigration statushomelessnessneurodivergencesexual orientationgender identitygender expression https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441386/president-trump-on-bitcoin-reserve-we-dont-want-any-cost-to-the-taxpayers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441386_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441386_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Bitcoin Reserve: “We Don’t Want Any Cost to the Taxpayers” From President Trumps Remarks at the White House Digital Assets Summit 3/7/25 2025-03-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 100 Donald TrumpBitcoinUS TreasuryDigital AssetsCommerce DepartmentFederal AgenciesCryptocurrency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441387/sanctuary-city-mayors-deflect-defend-policies-under-lawmaker-questioning https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441387_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441387_video_v3.mp4 Sanctuary City Mayors Deflect, Defend Policies Under Lawmaker Questioning (The Center Square) – Four sanctuary city mayors who spent millions of state and federal taxpayer dollars to accommodate illegal immigrants denied that blocking federal agents from deporting criminal migrants violated federal law at a committee hearing Wednesday. Republicans on the House Oversight and Government Reform committee grilled Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and New York City Mayor Eric Adams in a hearing Wednesday. The mayors defended restrictions they approved that prevented local authorities from cooperating with detainer and deportation requests from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials for illegal immigrants that committed crimes. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_9014c7d6-f9e5-11ef-a88b-8bea5954dcc1.html 2025-03-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 583 Sanctuary citiesHouse CommitteeBrandon JohnsonIllegal immigrantsImmigrationMichelle WuEric AdamsICESanctuary CityDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441388/trump-just-getting-started-as-he-talks-border-doge-tariffs-more https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441388_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441388_video_v3.mp4 Trump ‘Just Getting Started’ as He Talks Border, DOGE, Tariffs, More (The Center Square) – President Donald Trump addressed both the House and Senate Tuesday evening in a wide-ranging speech at about the six week-mark into his second term in office. Trump’s remarks come amidst a series of executive orders, a successful border crackdown, new tariffs, tumultuous foreign policy, and some lawsuits threatening to halt part of his progress. The president began his speech by touting his ambitious pace since taking office. 2025-03-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 398 Donald TrumpRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyCongressional AddressGovernment Spendingpolitical shiftstariffsborder crackdownAmerica in Focuspolitical waveSwing statestransgenderismYoung women athletesDaily WireWhat is a Woman? https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441389/president-trump-on-canadian-tariffs-theyre-charging-us-over-200percent-for-dairy-products https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441389_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441389_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Canadian Tariffs: “They’re Charging Us Over 200% for Dairy Products” From The White House 3/7/25 2025-03-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 152 Donald TrumpCanadian tariffsDairy productsLumberTrade agreementUS farmersTrade warJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441390/texas-armed-robbery-suspect-shoots-at-illinois-police-in-harrowing-video https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441390_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441390_video_v3.mp4 Texas armed robbery suspect shoots at Illinois police in harrowing video Greg Bishop looks at harrowing body camera video of a shootout with an armed robbery suspect from Texas being approached in McLean County. See the full video from ISP here: https://ispvideos.illinois.gov/media/videos/ois_lexington_02-06-25-mp4 2025-03-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 451 bodycam footagepolice shootingIllinois State PoliceMclean Countyattempted murderJoseph Martin HernandezRyan Aaron Stanley Hurstaggravated dischargepolice officershootingcrimeLaw EnforcementGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441391/homeschool-freedom-higher-ed-costs-revenue-projections-discussed-at-illinois-statehouse https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441391_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441391_video_v3.mp4 Homeschool freedom, higher ed costs, revenue projections discussed at Illinois Statehouse Greg Bishop looks at some of the top things discussed Thursday at the Illinois Statehouse, including conversations about homeschooling, higher education costs and differences in how much taxpayer dollars the state can expect to take in. 2025-03-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 862 HomeschoolingIllinoisState HouseLegislatureEducation PolicyState BudgetTaxpayer dollarsIncome TaxesSales TaxesCorporate TaxIllinois legislaturebudget proposalsGreg BishopEric NoggleIllinois government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441392/legislator-pritzker-spreads-fear-and-anxiety-as-trump-aims-to-dismantle-us-dep-of-ed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441392_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441392_video_v3.mp4 Legislator: Pritzker spreads fear and anxiety as Trump aims to dismantle U.S. Dep. of Ed Greg Bishop reviews the latest on expected efforts of President Donald Trump to order the closing of the U.S. Department of Education, and the reaction from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state Rep. Chris Miller, R-Oakland, to the prospect. 2025-03-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 686 Donald TrumpJ.B. PritzkerEducation Secretaryfederal fundingIllinoispublic educationChris MillerGreg Bishopstate governmentfederal governmentexecutive ordertax cutMary Millerfederal bureaucracyBrad Halbrook https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441393/newsom-orders-state-return-to-office-noting-custodial-staff-already-in-everyday https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441393_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441393_video_v3.mp4 Newsom Orders State Return to Office, Noting Custodial Staff Already in Everyday (The Center Square) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered state employees to return to the office four days a week by July 1, 2025, noting that state offices’ custodial, janitorial, and maintenance staff — and much of the public — are already working in person every day. The governor also ordered the state’s human resources department to make it easier for the state to hire former federal employees who may have been impacted by recent federal cuts. 2025-03-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 307 Gavin Newsomstate employeesreturn to officecustodial staffreturn to workfederal fundingbudget projectionstock marketCalifornia in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441394/rfk-jr-pressed-to-reevaluate-pennsylvanias-medicaid-expansion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441394_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441394_video_v3.mp4 RFK Jr. Pressed to Reevaluate Pennsylvania’s Medicaid Expansion (The Center Square) — Pennsylvania will need to spend $2 billion over the next five years to cover its expanded Medicaid program. And while lawmakers are worried about finding the money to foot the bill, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services insists that doing so will lower costs in the long run. Senate Republicans are not yet convinced and hope the new Trump administration will agree to reevaluate the state’s waiver, approved just weeks before President Joe Biden stepped aside, amid the governor’s request for a $1.9 billion single-year increase in the Department of Human Services budget. 2025-03-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 300 PennsylvaniaMedicaidMedicaid ExpansionhealthcarePennsylvania Department of Human ServicesJoe BidenTrump administrationKristen SmithJosh ShapiroFederal cutsbudget proposal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441395/wa-state-sen-wellman-d-on-msoc-funding-for-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441395_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441395_video_v3.mp4 WA State Sen. Wellman (D) on MSOC Funding for Schools Washington State Senator Lisa Wellman, (D) Mercer Island, Sponsor of ESSB 5192 Concerning MSOC Funding for Schools. 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 92 Lisa WellmanESSB 5192MSOCSchool FundingWashington StateState Auditor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441396/washington-state-senate-minority-leader-discussing-msoc-school-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441396_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441396_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Senate Minority Leader Discussing MSOC School Funding Senate Minority Leader John Braun, (R) Centralia, discussing ESSB 5192 concerning MSOC funding for schools. 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 144 John BraunWashington State SenateESSB 5192MSOC fundingSchool fundingCentraliaTeacher unionsSchool districtsEducation policyGovernmentLegislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441397/washington-parents-network-files-title-ix-complaint-against-reykdal-ferguson https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441397_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441397_video_v3.mp4 Washington Parents Network Files Title IX Complaint Against Reykdal, Ferguson (The Center Square) – Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal and Gov. Bob Ferguson are named in a Title IX complaint resolution filed Friday by Washington Parents Network. WPN is a volunteer association of more than 2,600 parents whose goal is to protect the rights of parents and children. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_7205b0f2-f611-11ef-80a1-57906666d866.html 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 489 Washington Parents NetworkTitle IX complainttrans athletesChris ReykdalBob FergusonCarleen Thompsonstate fundingschool districtsnon-complianceWashington Statetransgender studentsMoses Lake https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441398/proposed-homeschooling-mandates-in-illinois-facing-strong-opposition https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441398_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441398_video_v3.mp4 Proposed homeschooling mandates in Illinois facing strong opposition Republicans at the Illinois Statehouse are pushing for families who homeschool their children to have more freedom in their educational choice. The move comes despite other efforts at the statehouse to require homeschool families to report their children’s status with local school districts. 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 IllinoisHomeschoolingStatehouseIllinois StatehouseHB2827State Rep. Brandun SchweizerState Rep. Regan DeeringState Rep. Travis WeaverHomeschooling freedom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441399/washington-state-sen-javier-valdez-d-on-bill-to-restrict-weapons-in-certain-areas-sb-5098 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441399_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441399_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Sen. Javier Valdez (D) on Bill to Restrict Weapons in Certain Areas SB 5098 From Washington State senate floor debate 3/5/25 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 114 Javier ValdezWashington StateWeapon restrictionSenate Bill 5098Gun safetyGun lawsCrime ratesMass shootingsGun free zonesState legislaturePublic safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441400/washington-state-sen-jeff-holy-r-on-bill-to-restrict-weapons-in-certain-areas-sb-5098 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441400_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441400_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Sen. Jeff Holy (R) on Bill to Restrict Weapons in Certain Areas SB 5098 From Washington State senate floor debate 3/5/25 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 325 Jeff Holyweapon restrictiongun controlfirearms lawSenate Bill 5098Washingtonno voteState SenatorDenny Heck https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441401/illinois-legislators-discuss-college-and-university-spending-scholarships https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441401_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441401_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators discuss college and university spending, scholarships Lawmakers discuss university funding and other issues at the Illinois House Appropriations-Higher Education Committee hearing in Springfield. 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 72 Illinoislegislatorscollege fundinguniversity fundingscholarshipsIllinois HouseAppropriations CommitteeHigher Educationminority scholarshipIllinois Student Assistance CommissionGolden Appleteacher scholarship https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441402/illinois-lawmakers-react-to-trumps-expected-move-to-close-dept-of-ed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441402_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441402_video_v3.mp4 Illinois lawmakers react to Trump’s expected move to close Dept. of Ed Separately Thursday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state Rep. Chris Miller, R-Oakland, react to the expected move of President Donald Trump ordering the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education. 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 141 J.B. PritzkerChris MillerDonald TrumpDepartment of EducationEducation PolicySchool FundingFederal FundingIllinoisTax CutsPublic Education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441403/wa-state-sen-chris-gildon-weighs-in-on-rent-control-bill-facing-democratic-opposition https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441403_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441403_video_v3.mp4 WA State Sen. Chris Gildon Weighs In on Rent Control Bill Facing Democratic Opposition WA State Sen. Chris Gildon, (R)Puyallup, Weighs In on Rent Control Bill Facing Democratic Opposition 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Chris GildonRent ControlWashington StateDemocratic OppositionHousing MarketRentersBuildersWest CoastSenate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441404/forecasters-urge-more-cautious-approach-with-slow-il-growth-less-revenue https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441404_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441404_video_v3.mp4 Forecasters urge ‘more cautious approach’ with slow IL growth, less revenue Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability revenue manager Eric Noggle presents their economic forecast to the Illinois House Revenue and Finance Committee. 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 133 IllinoisEconomic forecastRevenueEric Noggletax amnestysales taxincome taxIllinois HouseFinance Committeetax payment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441405/us-house-censures-rep-al-green-over-actions-during-trump-speech https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441405_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441405_video_v3.mp4 U.S. House Censures Rep. Al Green Over Actions During Trump Speech From the House floor proceedings 3/6/25 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 118 Al GreenHouse of RepresentativesCensureHouse ResolutionUS HouseCongress https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441406/senate-confirms-school-choice-advocate-linda-mcmahon-as-education-secretary https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441406_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441406_video_v3.mp4 Senate Confirms School Choice Advocate Linda McMahon as Education Secretary (The Center Square) – The U.S. Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of Education, even as the department’s future existence remains uncertain. Lawmakers voted 51-45 to approve Linda McMahon, who led the Small Business Administration in Trump’s first term and is a long-time advocate of school choice. McMahon's background in education includes her appointment to Connecticut’s State Board of Education in January 2009, where she served 15 months. She also served as a member of the Board of Trustees at Sacred Heart University. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_d4f009d4-f86d-11ef-891b-2bd2bd785a20.html 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 436 Linda McMahonDonald TrumpSecretary of Educationschool choiceeducation policypublic schoolsRepublicanDemocratSchool ChoiceDepartment of EducationEducation PolicyEliana KerndleTherese Boudreaux https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441407/illinois-gun-violence-prevention-committee-discusses-mandatory-school-bully-reporting https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441407_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441407_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Gun Violence Prevention Committee discusses mandatory 'school bully' reporting Greg Bishop reviews the latest Illinois House Gun Violence Prevention Committee where legislators discussed the idea of mandating educators to report if they overhear bullying that may include threats of violence with firearms. 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 643 Illinois HouseGun ViolenceSchool SafetyBullyingReportingFirearm AccessGreg BishopThe Center SquareIllinoisLegislative SessionLaw EnforcementParental NotificationFOID cardLegal gun owners https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441408/illinois-legislators-debate-tariffs-gender-ideology-on-house-floor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441408_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441408_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators debate tariffs, gender ideology on House floor Following President Donald Trump's speech to a joint session of congress Tuesday, Illinois legislators debated tariffs and gender ideology on the House floor. 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 766 tariffsgender ideologyDonald TrumpIllinois economyUS economytaxesschool sportsTransgender YouthFederal fundingBlaine WilhourKatie StewartKelly CassidyAmerican industryIllinois Medicinesports injury https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441409/il-republican-says-get-out-of-the-way-as-democrats-defend-migrant-sanctuary-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441409_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441409_video_v3.mp4 IL Republican says 'get out of the way' as Democrats defend migrant sanctuary policies Greg Bishop reviews some of the U.S. House hearing on migrant sanctuary jurisdictions featuring Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and others. He also shares some of a conversation with Illinois state Sen. Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, about the state seeking to dismiss the U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit against the state. 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 875 Brandon JohnsonIllinoisSanctuary cityimmigration policyUS House Oversight CommitteeIllegal immigrationJ.B. PritzkerChapin RoseICELawsuitFederal LawimmigrationIllinois stateGreg BishopKwame Raoul https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441410/with-federal-funding-cuts-to-medicaid-possible-illinois-democrats-discuss-impacts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441410_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441410_video_v3.mp4 With federal funding cuts to Medicaid possible, Illinois Democrats discuss impacts Illinois state Reps. Nabeela Syed, D-Palatine, and C.D. Davidsmeyer, R-Murrayville, discuss potential cuts to Medicaid during an Illinois House hearing. 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 178 Nabeela SyedC.D. DavidsmeyerIllinoisMedicaidFederal FundingFunding CutsHealth CareIllinois HouseIllinois LegislatureState RepresentativeState GovernmentDebatingHealth Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441411/press-sec-leavitt-on-democrats-at-the-state-of-the-union-they-disrespected-the-american-people https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441411_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441411_video_v3.mp4 Press SEC. Leavitt on Democrats at the State of the Union: “They Disrespected the American People” From The White House press briefing on 3-5-25 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 102 Karoline LeavittWhite HouseState of the UnionDemocrat PartyPresident Trumppolitical speechAmerican peoplecriticizingstate of the unionpolitical behavior https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441412/chicago-mayor-defends-sanctuary-policies-at-us-house-committee-hearing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441412_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441412_video_v3.mp4 Chicago mayor defends sanctuary policies at U.S. House committee hearing During a U.S. House committee Wednesday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson answers questions about the city's migrant sanctuary policies. 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 256 Brandon JohnsonChicagoSanctuary CitiesU.S. HouseCommittee HearingImmigration policyIllegal immigration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441413/washington-state-rep-richards-d-on-hb-1788-workers-compensation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441413_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441413_video_v3.mp4 Washington State: Rep. Richards (D) on HB 1788 Workers’ Compensation From Washington state house floor debate 3/5/25 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 86 Washington StateWorkers' CompensationHB 1788State HouseRep. RichardsSingle ParentsTime Loss CompensationBlue Collar Workers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441414/wa-state-spokane-prepares-for-overhaul-after-months-of-community-debate-over-homelessness https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441414_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441414_video_v3.mp4 WA State: Spokane Prepares for Overhaul After Months of Community Debate Over Homelessness (The Center Square) – Six months ago, Spokane advertised a series of roundtables to gather input on overhauling its approach to homelessness; 186 days later, residents are starting to get a picture of what that could look like. While announced in August, the series lasted into December before the city council wrapped up talks that would inform its overhaul. Two months went by without much mention, but rumors circulated among city staff that the council might introduce the proposed amendments on Monday. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_ac643fc8-f87a-11ef-9164-933b2a50488b.html 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 497 SpokaneHomelessnessPublic safetyOrdinanceCity AgreementsCity-Owned FacilitiesCity-Funded FacilitiesShelter ActivationCouncilmember Paul DillonMayor BrownEliana KerndoleTim ClouserExtreme HeatHouse Bill 1380 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441415/illinois-motions-to-dismiss-doj-case-against-states-migrant-sanctuary-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441415_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441415_video_v3.mp4 Illinois motions to dismiss DOJ case against state’s migrant sanctuary policies After the state of Illinois filed a motion to dismiss the U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit against the state over it's migrant sanctuary policies, Illinois state Sen. Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, provides reaction. 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 167 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441416/is-the-housing-market-becoming-a-buyers-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441416_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441416_video_v3.mp4 Is the Housing Market Becoming a Buyer's Market? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the housing market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 445 housing marketbuyers marketinterest rateshome pricesOrphe Divounguyreal estatehousing salessoftnessLabor MarketHome BuyersFederal GovernmentSpring Season https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441417/illinois-legislators-erupt-over-tariffs-gender-ideology-in-wake-of-trump-speech https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441417_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441417_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators erupt over tariffs, gender ideology in wake of Trump speech Illinois legislators were at each other's throats the day after President Donald Trump’s speech to a joint session of congress. 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 305 Donald Trumptariffsgender identityIllinois politicsgender dysphoriagender affirming surgeryThe Center Squareradical left path https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441418/press-secretary-leavitt-confirms-30-day-tariff-exemption-for-big-three-automakers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441418_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441418_video_v3.mp4 Press Secretary Leavitt Confirms 30 Day Tariff Exemption for Big Three Automakers Press Secretary Leavitt confirms a one month tariff exemption for the Big Three automakers in the March 5th White House Press Briefing 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 White HousePress BriefingPress Secretary LeavittTariff ExemptionBig Three AutomakersUSMCAStellantisFordGeneral MotorsJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441419/press-secretary-leavitt-on-tariffs-the-president-has-been-very-tough-on-china https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441419_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441419_video_v3.mp4 Press Secretary Leavitt on Tariffs: “The President Has Been Very Tough on China” From The White House press briefing on 3/5/25 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 Press Secretary LeavittChinaTariffsWhite HouseUS China relationsTrade warFentanylOval OfficeForeign policyPresident https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441420/as-anti-dei-movement-grows-women-call-for-more-illinois-trades-jobs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441420_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441420_video_v3.mp4 As anti-DEI movement grows, women call for more Illinois trades jobs President Donald Trump discusses the end of diversity, equity and inclusion policies Tuesday. Wednesday, Tim Drea with the Illinois ALF-CIO and state Rep. Lisa Hernandez, D-Cicero, discuss a resolution promoting women in trades. 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 193 Donald TrumpTim DreaLisa HernandezDiversityEquityInclusionTrade jobsLabor movementIllinoisAFL-CIO https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441421/rep-comer-spars-with-rep-pressley-trying-to-get-kicked-out-to-get-on-msnbc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441421_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441421_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Comer Spars with Rep. Pressley: “Trying to Get Kicked Out to Get On MSNBC" From US House Committee on Oversight and Reform 3/5/25. Rep. Comer (R-KY) Spars with Rep. Pressley (D-MA). 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 96 James ComerAyanna PressleyUS HouseCommittee HearingLegislative ProcessPolitical DebateUS House Committee on Oversight and Reform https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441422/rep-perry-to-mayor-johnston-of-denver-so-youre-welcoming-criminals https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441422_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441422_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Perry to Mayor Johnston of Denver: “So You’re Welcoming Criminals?” From US House Committee on Oversight and Reform 3/5/25 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 118 Scott PerryMichael JohnstonUS HouseCommittee hearingsanctuary citywelcoming cityillegal immigrationcriminal justicedenvercolorado https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441423/rep-perry-to-mayor-johnson-of-chicago-sanctuary-from-what https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441423_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441423_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Perry to Mayor Johnson of Chicago: “Sanctuary From What?" From US House Committee of Oversight and Reform hearing on 3/5/25 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 191 Scott PerryBrandon JohnsonUS HouseOversight CommitteeSanctuary CityIllegal ImmigrationState Fundswelcoming city ordinancecrime rateslaw enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441424/statehouse-update-il-fair-map-lawsuit-moves-forward-legislators-question-early-childhood-agency https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441424_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441424_video_v3.mp4 Statehouse update: IL fair map lawsuit moves forward; legislators question early childhood agency Greg Bishop reviews some of the top headlines coming out of the Illinois State Capitol concerning a lawsuit Republicans brought against the state’s legislative maps drawn by Democrats, and the questions legislators posed to officials with the new Illinois Department of Early Childhood. 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 657 IllinoisRepublicanredistricting lawsuitIllinois Supreme Courtearly childhood developmentlegislatorsstate housestate fundsDEI policiesgovernment fundingThe Center Squarenews headlinespodcastbudgetsubscribe https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441425/pritzker-motions-to-dismiss-doj-lawsuit-against-migrant-sanctuary-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441425_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441425_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker motions to dismiss DOJ lawsuit against migrant sanctuary policies Greg Bishop reviews some of the latest court filings the state of Illinois and other defendants filed in the case the U.S. Department of Justice brought against Illinois, Cook County and the city of Chicago seeking to overturn the state’s migrant sanctuary policies. 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 571 JB PritzkerDepartment of Justicesanctuary policiesIllinois TRUST ActWay Forward Actimmigration enforcementfederal lawsuitBrandon JohnsonTony PreckwinkleTom DartHouse Oversight CommitteeWashington D.C.sanctuary city https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441426/illinois-legislators-share-concerns-hopes-for-trumps-tariffs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441426_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441426_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators share concerns, hopes for Trump’s tariffs Greg Bishop reviews comments Illinois legislators made on the Illinois House floor Tuesday to the start of 25% tariffs the Trump administration imposed against Mexico and Canada. 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 583 Trump administrationtariffstrade policyIllinois legislatureeconomic impactFair tradeauto industryRivianCD DavidsmeyerDonald TrumpSharon Chungtax creditsGreg Bishopcar loans https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441427/trumps-congressional-speech-draws-rebuke-from-illinois-democrats https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441427_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441427_video_v3.mp4 Trump’s Congressional speech draws rebuke from Illinois Democrats Greg Bishop reviews some of President Donald Trump’s speech in front of a joint session of Congress and provides some of the responses from Illinois elected officials. 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 807 Donald TrumpCongressGreg BishopIllinoisPolitical AnalysisJoint Session of CongressTammy DuckworthDick DurbinUkraine warBorder SecurityJoe BidenJB PritzkerDarin LaHoodJan SchakowskyElizabeth Warren https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441428/federal-medicaid-cuts-could-be-catastrophic-for-pennsylvania-dept-of-human-services https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441428_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441428_video_v3.mp4 Federal Medicaid Cuts Could Be ‘Catastrophic’ for Pennsylvania Dept. Of Human Services State Rep. Jordan Harris (D) questions Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Valerie Arkoosh about the impacts of possible federal Medicaid cuts in the March 4th Appropriations hearing 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 188 Federal Medicaid CutsJordan HarrisValerie ArkooshPennsylvaniaPA Department Of Human ServicesHealthcare CoverageChildcareTrump Cuts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441429/president-trump-were-going-to-have-growth-in-the-auto-industry-like-nobody-has-ever-seen https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441429_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441429_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “We’re Going to Have Growth in the Auto Industry Like Nobody Has Ever Seen” President Trump: “We’re Going to Have Growth in the Auto Industry Like Nobody Has Ever Seen” 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 94 Donald TrumpAuto IndustryUS EconomyElection ResultsTrade TariffsCar LoansAutomobile PlantsMade in AmericaEconomic PolicyUS HousePresident Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441430/president-trump-the-appalling-waste-we-have-already-identified https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441430_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441430_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “The Appalling Waste We Have Already Identified” President Trump: “Just Listen to Some of the Appalling Waste We Have Already Identified” 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 202 Donald TrumpUS HouseGovernment SpendingWasteful SpendingStacey AbramsDepartment of EducationTrump AdministrationIllegal AliensLGBTQ+DEIJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441431/president-trump-shocking-levels-of-incompetence-and-probable-fraud-in-the-social-security https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441431_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441431_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “Shocking Levels of Incompetence and Probable Fraud in the Social Security” President Trump: “Shocking Levels of Incompetence and Probable Fraud in the Social Security” 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 119 Donald TrumpSocial SecurityFraudGovernment databaseSenior citizensGovernment incompetence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441432/president-trump-from-now-on-schools-will-kick-the-men-off-the-girls-team https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441432_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441432_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “From Now on Schools Will Kick the Men off the Girls’ Team” President Trump: “From Now on Schools Will Kick the Men off the Girls’ Team” 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Donald TrumpTransgender AthletesFederal FundingSchool SportsPeyton McNabbtraumatic brain injury https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441433/president-trump-our-new-trade-policy-will-also-be-great-for-the-american-farmer https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441433_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441433_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “Our New Trade Policy Will Also Be Great for the American Farmer” President Trump: “Our New Trade Policy Will Also Be Great for the American Farmer” 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 90 Donald TrumpTrade PolicyAmerican FarmerTariffsAgricultural ProductsChina TradeJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441434/president-trump-the-days-of-rule-by-unelected-bureaucrats-are-over https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441434_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441434_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “The Days of Rule by Unelected Bureaucrats Are Over” President Trump: “The Days of Rule by Unelected Bureaucrats Are Over” 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 90 Donald TrumpFederal BureaucracyDraining the swampUS HouseDemocracyPolitical Speechgovernment regulations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441435/rep-al-green-d-tx-removed-for-disrupting-president-trumps-speech https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441435_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441435_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Al Green (D-TX) Removed for Disrupting President Trump’s Speech Rep. Al Green (D-TX) removed for disrupting President Trump's Speech 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 105 Al GreenDonald TrumpUS HouseDisrupting Speechgovernmentpolitical speechUS Congress https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441436/almost-90percent-of-cca-funded-projects-in-washington-dont-reduce-carbon-emissions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441436_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441436_video_v3.mp4 Almost 90% of CCA-Funded Projects in Washington Don’t Reduce Carbon Emissions (The Center Square) – The 2021 Climate Commitment Act enacted by the state Legislature places a cap on the amount of allowable carbon emissions and generates revenue through carbon auctions that are used to fund environmental projects throughout the state. However, almost 90% of project spending does not impact carbon emissions. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_5c1270c4-f91c-11ef-8f88-0b9b529e3f03.html 2025-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 357 Climate Commitment ActCarbon emissionsWashington stateEnvironmental benefitscarbon reductionEcologystate legislaturespending prioritiesTJ MartinellCap and trade program https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441437/ils-early-childhood-agency-proposes-budget-questioned-about-white-fragility https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441437_video_v3.mp4 IL’s early childhood agency proposes budget, questioned about ‘White Fragility’ During an Illinois House committee, the Illinois Department of Early Childhood takes questions from legislators about their budget and suggested early childhood education materials. 2025-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 244 IllinoisEarly Childhood EducationWill DavisBlaine WilhourTeresa RamosMartin McLaughlinIllinois House committeeBudgetRacial EquityFunding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441438/environmental-activists-push-energy-mandates-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441438_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441438_video_v3.mp4 Environmental activists push energy mandates in Illinois Democratic legislators have introduced measures in Springfield they say will strengthen Illinois energy efficiency and prioritize clean energy. 2025-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 IllinoisEnergy MandatesClean EnergyEnergy EfficiencySpringfieldAnn WilliamsKady McfaddenKari Ross https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441439/illinois-republicans-pleased-redistricting-lawsuit-moving-forward https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441439_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441439_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Republicans pleased redistricting lawsuit moving forward Illinois House Republicans provide an update on their challenge to Illinois' legislative maps drawn and approved by House Democrats. 2025-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 IllinoisRepublicansRedistrictingGerrymanderingIllinois Supreme CourtLegislative MapsRyan SpainDan Ugaste https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441440/will-a-carbon-tax-raise-utility-bills-its-likely-says-pennsylvania-puc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441440_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441440_video_v3.mp4 Will a Carbon Tax Raise Utility Bills? It’s Likely, Says Pennsylvania PUC Pennsylvania PUC says a carbon tax would likely raise utility bills in a March 3rd Appropriations Committee hearing 2025-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 97 PennsylvaniaCarbon TaxUtility BillsPUCRatepayersAppropriations Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441441/pennsylvania-state-senator-scott-martin-r-calls-out-alarming-math-used-to-balance-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441441_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441441_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania State Senator Scott Martin (R) Calls Out ‘Alarming’ Math Used to Balance Budget State Senator Scott Martin (R) calls out ‘alarming’ math used to balance budget 2025-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 207 Scott MartinPennsylvaniastate senatorbalancing budgetbudget mathbudget spendingbudget secretary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441442/illinois-legislators-differ-on-trumps-25percent-tariffs-on-canada-and-mexico https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441442_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators differ on Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico President Donald Trump discusses tariffs Monday. Tuesday on the Illinois House floor, state Reps. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, and C.D. Davidsmeyer, R-Murrayville, react. 2025-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 178 Donald TrumpTariffsCanadaMexicoTradeSharon ChungC.D. DavidsmeyerIllinoisLegislatorsIllinois HouseRivianTriptych BreweryMillpond Brewing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441443/critics-push-back-on-wa-state-sb-5368-alcohol-tax-and-fee-study https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441443_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441443_video_v3.mp4 Critics Push Back on WA State SB 5368 Alcohol Tax & Fee Study From Washington State ways and means committee hearing 2/25/25 2025-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 109 Washington StateAlcohol TaxSB 5368Beer IndustryDaniel OlsonScott HazlegroveTax LegislationBrewery ClosuresWashington Brewers Guild https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441444/is-trumps-gold-card-citizenship-a-good-idea https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441444_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441444_video_v3.mp4 Is Trump's Gold Card Citizenship a Good Idea? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the economic factors at play in Trump's proposed Gold Card citizenship pathway on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 660 immigration policyUnited StateseconomistOrphe DivounguyChris KrugImmigrationEB-5 programforeign investmenteconomicspolicyeconomic incentivesadministrationThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441445/scrutiny-over-ils-gun-owner-id-continues-after-highland-park-shooters-guilty-plea https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441445_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441445_video_v3.mp4 Scrutiny over IL’s gun owner ID continues after Highland Park shooter’s guilty plea Greg Bishop discusses the issues around the 2022 Highland Park July 4 shooter getting a Firearm Owner ID card from Illinois State Police prior to the shooting. He also briefly reviews the status of the various litigation against Illinois’ gun laws. 2025-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1131 Highland ParkIllinois shootingGun violenceFOID cardGun controlIllinois State PolicelawsuitsGreg Bishoppublic safetyviolent crimefirearm lawFOIDgun safetyGuilty pleaRobert Crimo https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441446/trumps-tariffs-to-encourage-investment-in-us-criticized-by-pritzker-as-taxes-on-consumers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441446_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441446_video_v3.mp4 Trump’s tariffs to encourage investment in US criticized by Pritzker as taxes on consumers Greg Bishop reviews some of President Donald Trump’s comments about the tariffs he’s imposing on Mexico and Canada and the reaction from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. 2025-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 667 Donald Trumptrade tariffsJB PritzkerUS economyeconomic policiesinvestment newsstock marketGreg Bishopinterest ratesUS politiciansnews segmentState of the UnionTaiwan Semiconductorcrypto marketsUkraine Russia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441447/rep-jim-mcgovern-d-ma-on-doge-cuts-you-know-the-thing-that-is-making-eggs-so-expensive https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441447_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441447_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) on DOGE Cuts: “You Know the Thing That Is Making Eggs So Expensive” Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Ma) on DOGE Cuts: “You Know the Thing That Is Making Eggs So Expensive” 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 79 Jim McGovernBudget ResolutionMiddle ClassHealthcareEgg PricesBird FluDonald TrumpNuclear WeaponsVA HospitalsAlzheimerDementiaEbola Prevention https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441448/rep-ralph-norman-r-sc-its-such-a-relief-to-have-a-president-who-is-in-charge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441448_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441448_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) “It’s Such a Relief to Have a President Who Is in Charge” Rep. Ralph Norman (R-Sc) “It’s Such a Relief to Have a President Who Is in Charge” US House Rules Committee 3/3/25 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 Ralph NormanUS HouseTaxpayer MoneyGovernment SpendingClimate SurveysForeign ActorsHHSZelenskyStacey Abrams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441449/caved-in-roof-at-il-historic-site-spurs-calls-for-repairs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441449_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441449_video_v3.mp4 ‘Caved in' roof at IL historic site spurs calls for repairs The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says it’s going to take $19 million to restore Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site in Petersburg. State Sen. Steve McClure’s Senate Bill 1496 appropriates $5 million to site improvements. McClure’s Senate Bill 1417 would set up the New Salem Preservation Commission to determine the true renovation cost. 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 139 Steve McClureIllinoisDepartment of Natural ResourcesLincoln's New Salem State Historic SiteIllinois State Senatestate fundinghistoric siteroof repairsstate parkPreservation Commission https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441450/illinois-considering-allowing-community-colleges-to-offer-4-year-degrees https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441450_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441450_video_v3.mp4 Illinois considering allowing community colleges to offer 4-year degrees Gov. J.B. Pritzker is set to discuss his plan to offer bachelor degrees at select community colleges during an event Monday afternoon. 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerCommunity CollegesBachelor's DegreeHigher EducationCollege DegreesCollege StudentsEducation Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441451/president-trump-on-tariffs-they-cant-come-in-and-steal-our-money-and-steal-our-jobs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441451_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441451_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Tariffs: “They Can’t Come In and Steal Our Money and Steal Our Jobs” President Trump in the White House during the investment announcement. 3/3/25 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Donald TrumpTariffsWhite HouseInvestmentJobsFactoriesBusinessesMoneyEconomyUnited States https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441452/washington-state-burien-sues-organizer-of-voter-approved-minimum-wage-measure-set-to-start-in-april https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441452_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441452_video_v3.mp4 Washington State: Burien Sues Organizer of Voter-Approved Minimum Wage Measure Set to Start in April (The Center Square) – The city of Burien has filed a lawsuit intended to halt the adoption of a voter-passed minimum wage increase in the city, but leaders of the measure say the lawsuit has no merit. Initiative 1 in Burien was approved by 57.2% of voters in the Feb. 11 election. It would raise the minimum wage in the city to $21.10 for workers of large employers who have more than 500 employees. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_0eaf6d7e-f60a-11ef-b6f1-cfa8e25cbc47.html 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 288 Burienminimum wagewashington stateSpencer Pauleywage increaseRaise the Wage BurienTransit Riders UnionKatie WilsonLegal Action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441453/fed-caught-between-persistent-inflation-cooling-jobs-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441453_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441453_video_v3.mp4 Fed Caught Between Persistent Inflation, Cooling Jobs Market Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_d4184be2-f7ab-11ef-abca-bfda7b178945.html 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 742 inflation ratesPCE price indexfederal reserveOrphe DivounguyChris Krugunemployment claimsunemployment ratejob openingsgovernment layoffsJerome Powelllabor markethousing marketinterest rates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441454/court-filings-due-soon-in-dojs-case-against-illinois-migrant-sanctuary-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441454_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441454_video_v3.mp4 Court filings due soon in DOJ's case against Illinois migrant sanctuary policies Greg Bishop discusses the status of the court case the U.S. Department of Justice has against the state of Illinois over the state's migrant sanctuary policies. He also shares a conversation with Illinois Sheriffs Association Executive Director Jim Kaitschuk about the state's policies and how it impacts public safety. 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 814 Sanctuary PoliciesIllinoisImmigrationLaw EnforcementIllinois Sheriffs AssociationGreg BishopJim KaiteckDepartment of JusticePublic SafetyFederal GovernmentICECriminal ActivityCook CountyJB PritzkerImmigrant Advocates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441455/trumps-zelenskyy-meeting-sparks-criticism-from-illinois-democrats https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441455_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441455_video_v3.mp4 Trump's Zelenskyy meeting sparks criticism from Illinois Democrats Greg Bishop reviews some of the comments from Illinois' elected officials over the contentious televised meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and also reviews the back and forth over federal spending on health care. 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 757 Donald TrumpVolodymyr ZelenskyyUkraineVladimir PutinUS Senator Dick DurbinJB PritzkerIllinois HouseTrump administrationMedicaidMedicare fundingpolitical commentaryhealthcare expenditureMeeting AnalysisDiplomacyPolitical Analysis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441456/house-republicans-dollar45-trillion-budget-resolution-overcomes-odds-passes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441456_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441456_video_v3.mp4 House Republicans’ $4.5 Trillion Budget Resolution Overcomes Odds, Passes (The Center Square) – President Donald Trump’s tax cuts, border, defense, and energy promises are one step closer to enactment after the U.S. House narrowly passed its $4.5 trillion budget resolution Tuesday night, officially kickstarting the budget reconciliation process. Following hours of Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., convincing Republican holdouts to commit, a brief cancellation of the vote, and then an abrupt recalling of all House members, the resolution passed 217-215 and now heads to the Senate. Republicans have a majority in the upper chamber with 53 members to the Democrats' 45 and two independents caucusing with them. 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 455 budget resolutiontax cutsDonald TrumpMike JohnsonUS HouseUS SenateMedicaidgovernment spendingnational debtbudget deficittax cuttax hikeMedicare https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441457/california-bill-restricts-self-defense-ends-crime-stopping-protection-mandates-retreat https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441457_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441457_video_v3.mp4 California bill restricts self-defense, ends crime-stopping protection, mandates ‘retreat’ (The Center Square) - California lawmakers have proposed a bill restricting self-defense, mandating “retreat,” ending crime-stopping protections and limiting force to what’s “reasonably necessary.” Bystanders intervening to protect others or stop crimes could face higher legal risks. Someone like New York’s Daniel Penny, for instance, might face conviction for holding down a dangerous individual. A Manhattan jury in December found Penny, whose attorneys said was acting in self-defense, not guilty of criminally negligent homicide. 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 286 Californiaself-defensecrimelawlegislationCalifornia billgun controlAssembly Bill 1333Daniel PennyHomicide https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441458/illinois-in-focus-or-il-bills-would-increase-gun-transfer-fees-investigate-insurance-mandate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441458_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441458_video_v3.mp4 Illinois in Focus | IL Bills Would Increase Gun Transfer Fees, Investigate Insurance Mandate (The Center Square) – The Illinois House Gun Violence Prevention Committee continues to hear proposals involving further gun control measures. One would create a task force to investigate insurance mandates for gun owners. The other would increase fees for transferring firearms. State Rep. Bob Morgan, D-Deerfield, has House Bill 33 to increase the fee from $2 to $10 for when someone transfers a firearm to someone else. He said the extra funds would be used to go after those with expired or revoked Firearm Owner’s ID cards. “The question is whether we’re getting those resources to law enforcement to do the job that we’re charging them to do, that’s what this legislation is about,” Morgan told the committee. 2025-03-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisGun ControlGun ViolenceGun transfer feesInsurance MandateFirearm Owners IdentificationFOID cardIllinois politicsBob MorganSecond amendmentPritzker administrationChicagoillegal immigrationTaxpayer dollarsSenate minority leader https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441459/house-dollar45-trillion-budget-resolution-overcomes-odds-and-bogalusa-placed-under-state-fiscal-control https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441459_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441459_video_v3.mp4 House $4.5 Trillion Budget Resolution Overcomes Odds & Bogalusa Placed Under State Fiscal Control President Donald Trump’s tax cuts, border, defense, and energy promises are one step closer to enactment after the U.S. House narrowly passed its $4.5 trillion budget resolution Tuesday night, officially kickstarting the budget reconciliation process. The Louisiana Legislative Auditor's Fiscal Review Committee has voted to place the city of Bogalusa under fiscal administration, citing severe financial distress. California lawmakers have proposed a bill restricting self-defense, mandating “retreat,” ending crime-stopping protections and limiting force to what’s “reasonably necessary.” And more... 2025-03-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 House budgetDonald Trump tax cutsfiscal policygovernment spendingbudget resolutionLouisiana Legislative Auditorfiscal administrationLouisianafederal spendingspending cutscongresstax cutsnational debtbudget deficitseconomic growth https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441460/washington-state-rep-chris-correy-r-yakima-reacting-to-governor-fergusons-budget-proposal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441460_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441460_video_v3.mp4 Washington State: Rep. Chris Correy (R) Yakima Reacting to Governor Ferguson‘s Budget Proposal Washington State: Rep. Chris Correy (R) Yakima Reacting to Governor Ferguson‘s Budget Proposal 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 106 Chris CorreyWashington StateGovernor Fergusonbudget proposalfiscal responsibilitystate lawmakerstax increasesYakima, WA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441461/illinois-republicans-unveil-package-of-bills-aimed-at-bringing-relief-to-working-families https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441461_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441461_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Republicans unveil package of bills aimed at bringing relief to working families Illinois Republicans unveil a package of bills they say will bring relief to working families and address the state's high property taxes. 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 IllinoisRepublicansTax reliefProperty taxesState Rep Brad StephensSenator Jil TracyFamily budgetOverspendingTax increase https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441462/pennsylvania-department-of-aging-secretary-elaborates-on-potential-impact-of-federal-funding-loss https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441462_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441462_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary Elaborates on Potential Impact of Federal Funding Loss Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary elaborates on potential impact of federal funding loss at the Appropriations Committee hearing on February 27th, 2025 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 143 PennsylvaniaDepartment of AgingFederal FundingSenior ServicesOlder AdultsMedicareMedicaidAppropriations CommitteeGovernment FundingPennsylvania Budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441463/il-sheriffs-national-group-notifies-about-700000-ice-arrest-warrants-nationwide https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441463_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441463_video_v3.mp4 IL Sheriffs: National group notifies about 700,000 ICE arrest warrants nationwide Separately, Illinois Sheriffs Association Executive Director Jim Kaitschuk and state Sen. Omar Aquino, D-Chicago, talk about the state's immigration policies contrasting with federal law. 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 240 Jim KaitschukOmar AquinoICEarrest warrantsimmigration policyIllinois Sheriffs Associationcivil enforcementIllinois Trust Actpublic safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441464/washington-state-house-republicans-on-hb-1399 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441464_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441464_video_v3.mp4 Washington State House Republicans on HB 1399 Washington State House Republicans on HB 1399 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 118 Washington StateHouse RepublicansHB 1399law enforcementsheriffbackground checkscriminal justiceelected officialspolice matrons https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441465/vice-president-vance-on-the-measure-of-the-health-of-a-society https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441465_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441465_video_v3.mp4 Vice President Vance on the Measure of the Health of a Society Vice President Vance: “The Real Measure of Health in a Society Is the Safety and Stability and the Health of Our Families and of Our People” 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 JD VanceVice President Vancesocietyhealthprosperityfamiliesstock marketGDPlife expectancyUnited States https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441466/president-trump-to-president-zelenskyy-youre-gambling-with-the-lives-of-millions-of-people https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441466_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441466_video_v3.mp4 President Trump to President Zelenskyy: “You’re Gambling With the Lives of Millions of People” President Trump to President Zelenskyy: “You’re Gambling With the Lives of Millions of People” 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 69 Donald TrumpVolodymyr ZelenskyyWorld War IIIUkraineUS RelationsUkraine war https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441467/ahead-of-chicago-mayor-congressional-testimony-citizens-legislators-criticize-sanctuary-status https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441467_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441467_video_v3.mp4 Ahead of Chicago mayor congressional testimony, citizens, legislators criticize 'sanctuary' status Ahead of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's congressional testimony, Greg Bishop reviews comments from Johnson, Chicago residents and state legislators about the state's migrant sanctuary status and the spending on non-citizen health care subsidies. 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1314 Sanctuary CityBrandon JohnsonChicago MayorIllegal ImmigrationIllinoisHealthcare AccessTaxpayer SubsidiesIllinois BudgetFederal Immigration LawIllinois PolicyJB PritzkerIllinois SenateIllinois HouseMedicaid ExpansionDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441468/wa-bill-could-end-tax-cap-for-major-tech-companies-amid-state-budget-shortfall https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441468_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441468_video_v3.mp4 WA Bill Could End Tax Cap for Major Tech Companies Amid State Budget Shortfall (The Center Square) – Microsoft and Amazon are among the wealthiest companies in the world, each with a market capitalization of well over $2 trillion, but a bill out of Washington could trim off some cash to save the state’s finances. The Legislature levies various taxes on businesses operating within its borders. One of the most common is a business and occupation, or B&O, tax. The state requires some companies, including major tech firms, to pay more, but the higher rate also comes with a cap. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_bc6cd952-f47e-11ef-9bdf-5b3c33eb5ea5.html 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 311 MicrosoftAmazonWashington Statebusiness taxstate budgetJeff Bezosfinancial situationfinancial newsEliana KenodleTim Clouseradvanced computing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441469/whats-up-in-washington-dc-democrats-allege-trump-presidency-threatening-democracy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441469_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441469_video_v3.mp4 What’s up in Washington D.C.: Democrats allege Trump presidency threatening Democracy Greg Bishop reviews some of the recent comments from Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker complaining about the administration of President Donald Trump. 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 643 Donald TrumpDick DurbinJ.B. PritzkerIllinoisWashington D.C.Greg BishopThe Center SquareRepublican Congresseconomic policyVolodymyr ZelenskyPritzkerMSNBCcable newsJeffrey Epstein Filespodcast https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441470/newsoms-dollar40-billion-fire-aid-request-masks-weak-ca-finances-primes-ngo-windfall https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441470_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441470_video_v3.mp4 Newsom’s $40 billion fire aid request masks weak CA finances, primes NGO windfall (The Center Square) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $40 billion fire aid request to Congress masks pre-fire budget woes and primes billions for nongovernmental organizations — largely government-funded groups providing government-type services. Going into the new year, California’s largest cities, including Los Angeles, were already in weak fiscal shape. Los Angeles City Controller Kevin Mejia said the city is “broke” and may soon be required to declare a fiscal emergency to make withdrawals from protected reserves after spending half of its reserves in the past year. 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 451 Gavin NewsomCalifornia firesfire aidCaliforniafinancial emergencynon-profit organizationslow income housingcity governmenteconomic recoverycommunity developmentchild careEliana KrupnikKenneth Schrupp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441471/illinois-lawmakers-address-challenges-facing-home-buyers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441471_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441471_video_v3.mp4 Illinois lawmakers address challenges facing home buyers As the Illinois housing market stalls, Senate Democrats unveil plan to help 1st time home buyers. Republicans are looking to address homeowners by working to lower property taxes. 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 IllinoisLawmakersHome BuyingReal EstateFirst Time Home BuyersProperty TaxesChristina CastroChapin RoseJim ClaytonHome Prices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441472/sen-hassan-d-nh-really-disappointing-to-me-how-eager-you-are-to-evade-giving-direct-answers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441472_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441472_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Hassan (D-NH): “Really Disappointing to Me How Eager You Are to Evade Giving Direct Answers" Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) to Deputy Secretary of Labor nominee Keith Sonderling: “It Is Really Disappointing to Me How Eager You Are to Evade Giving Direct Answers Here" 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Maggie HassanKeith SonderlingDepartment of LaborDOL LawsuitSenate HearingProtecting InformationGovernment OversightConflicts of InterestPolitical Issues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441473/gop-dems-overstating-was-projected-budget-shortfall-as-cover-for-higher-taxes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441473_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441473_video_v3.mp4 GOP: Dems Overstating WA’s Projected Budget Shortfall as Cover for Higher Taxes Washington State: (The Center Square) – Republicans in the Washington State Legislature say Democrats are exaggerating the size of the projected four-year operating budget shortfall to justify proposed tax increases. The amount of the shortfall itself is a matter of some debate. In November, the Office of Financial Management indicated the state would be $10 to $12 billion in the hole over the next four years. A month later, then-Gov. Jay Inslee announced that the number had jumped to $16 billion. He said the deficit was even greater than first projected. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_b108c33a-f499-11ef-a2bc-5bdb4929257b.html 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 374 Washington State LegislatureBudget Shortfalltax increasesRepublicansDemocratsoperating budgetsenator PetersonLegislative SessionTax IncreasesBudget NegotiationsProperty TaxesThe Center SquareCarleen Johnson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441474/wisconsin-supreme-court-candidate-brad-schimel-speaks-to-the-wi-counties-association https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441474_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441474_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Brad Schimel Speaks to the WI Counties Association Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel speaks to the WI Counties Association on February 26th, 2025 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 787 Brad SchimelWisconsinSupreme Court2023 electionCampaign Trailcourt systempoliticaljudgejudicial systemneutralityWisconsin electionWI Counties Associationpublic servicework ethicAttorney General https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441475/craft-distillers-call-for-updated-spirit-distribution-laws-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441475_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441475_video_v3.mp4 Craft distillers call for updated spirit distribution laws in Illinois Craft distillers call for legislation that would allow for more production and lesser limitations on distribution limits. 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 craft distillersspirit distributionIllinoisliquor lawssmall businessKevin Olickallegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441476/wisconsin-supreme-court-candidate-susan-crawford-speaks-to-the-wisconsin-counties-association https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441476_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441476_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Susan Crawford Speaks to the Wisconsin Counties Association Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Susan Crawford Speaks to the Wisconsin Counties Association on February 25th, 2025 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 458 Susan CrawfordWisconsin Supreme CourtWisconsin Counties AssociationBrad SchimmelMark O'ConnellWI Counties AssociationUW MadisonGI BillElon Muskreproductive healthcaresexual assaultopioid manufacturers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441477/elon-musk-i-am-confident-that-we-can-actually-find-a-trillion-dollars-in-savings https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441477_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441477_video_v3.mp4 Elon Musk: “I Am Confident That We Can Actually Find a Trillion Dollars in Savings” Elon Musk speaks at Pres. Trump's first cabinet meeting of his second term on February 26th, 2025 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 Elon MuskDonald TrumpNational DebtBudget CutsUS EconomyGovernment SpendingFiscal PolicyTrillion DollarsBankruptcyInterest Rates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441478/chicago-resident-addresses-mayor-johnson-you-might-be-indicted https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441478_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441478_video_v3.mp4 Chicago Resident Addresses Mayor Johnson: "You Might Be Indicted" Chicago Resident George Blakemore Addresses Mayor Johnson: "We Don't Want Sanctuary Cities!" 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 190 George BlakemoreBrandon JohnsonChicagoSanctuary CityFederal FundingDonald TrumpIndictmentBlack History MonthDemocratRepublicanCongress https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441479/as-il-democrats-push-for-progressive-revenue-gop-wants-organic-economic-growth https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441479_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441479_video_v3.mp4 As IL Democrats push for ‘progressive revenue,’ GOP wants organic economic growth Wednesday, Illinois state Rep. Will Davis, D-Hazel Crest, and state Sen. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, discuss closing corporate loopholes. Thursday, state Reps. Brad Stephens, R-Rosemont, and Kevin Schmidt, R-Millstadt, discuss the need for organic economic growth to increase revenue. 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 76 IllinoisWill DavisKarina VillaBrad StephensKevin SchmidtEconomic growthTax revenueCorporate loopholesProgressive revenueState economyOrganic growth https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441480/chicago-resident-highlights-the-cities-financial-challenges-if-we-default-the-city-falls https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441480_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441480_video_v3.mp4 Chicago Resident Highlights the Cities Financial Challenges: “If We Default, the City Falls” Chicago Resident Mario Phillips Highlights the Cities Financial Challenges Ahead of Mayor's Visit to D.C. 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 144 ChicagoFinancial ChallengesMunicipal BankruptcySanctuary CityMario PhillipsPension CrisisCity DebtGovernment FinanceMunicipal DebtMike DugganDetroit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441481/chicago-resident-thank-you-for-demonstrating-why-a-mayoral-recall-mechanism-should-be-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441481_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441481_video_v3.mp4 Chicago Resident: "Thank You for Demonstrating Why a Mayoral Recall Mechanism Should Be Law" Chicago Resident and Executive Director for the Committee for Chicago Mayor Recall, Daniel Boland, says "Thank you for demonstrating why a mayoral recall mechanism should be law in Chicago" 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 151 Daniel BolandChicago MayorMayor RecallRecall MechanismChicago PoliticsPolitical ReformCity Council https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441482/chicago-resident-to-mayor-johnson-we-do-not-support-sanctuary-cities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441482_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441482_video_v3.mp4 Chicago Resident to Mayor Johnson: "We Do Not Support Sanctuary Cities!" Chicago Resident Osiris King Addresses Mayor Johnson: "We Do Not Support Sanctuary Cities!" 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 184 ChicagoBrandon JohnsonSanctuary CitiesIllegal ImmigrationDonald TrumpA. Philip RandolphBooker T WashingtonFrederick DouglasTom HomanBlack communityDeportation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441483/illinois-committee-hears-bills-about-funding-gun-confiscations-requiring-gun-owner-insurance https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441483_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441483_video_v3.mp4 Illinois committee hears bills about funding gun confiscations, requiring gun owner insurance Greg Bishop reviews some of the debate around a couple of bills in the Illinois House Gun Violence Prevention Committee dealing with increasing the firearm transfer fee to fund gun confiscations and a proposed task force to evaluate requiring insurance for gun ownership. 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 571 Greg Bishopgun controlIllinoisfirearmsFOID cardfirearm transferGun lawsGun transfer feesSecond AmendmentGun violenceAdam NiemergGun owners insurance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441484/audit-finds-illinois-non-citizen-health-care-subsidies-ballooned-as-group-pushes-for-more https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441484_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441484_video_v3.mp4 Audit finds Illinois’ non-citizen health care subsidies ballooned as group pushes for more Greg Bishop reviews some of the highlights from an Illinois Auditor General report on the state’s Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors and Adults which found large cost overruns from what was estimated. This comes as groups push for more subsidies for non-citizens. 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 938 IllinoisAuditMedicaidNon-citizen health subsidiesTaxpayer subsidiesState GovernmentGreg BishopAmy ElikIllinois governmentJB Pritzkerhealth benefitsimmigrantsimmigrant seniorsIllinois BudgetIICIRR https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441485/doge-continues-to-find-questionable-spending-as-musk-gets-death-threats https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441485_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441485_video_v3.mp4 DOGE continues to find questionable spending as Musk gets death threats Greg Bishop reviews some of the latest around the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency out of Washington D.C. 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 523 USAID fundingElon Musknational debtMarjorie Taylor Greeneforeign aidbankruptcyDonald Trumpborder securityimmigration policyillegal immigrationcabinet meeting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441486/physician-assistant-loses-job-after-opposing-trans-policy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441486_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441486_video_v3.mp4 Physician Assistant Loses Job After Opposing Trans Policy On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Valerie Kloosterman, a physician assistant, and Doug Peterson, Of Counsel for First Liberty Institute. They share Valerie's story of being fired for her beliefs about transgender care, and the legal case that has followed. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 833 Valerie KloostermanCasey HarperFirst Liberty Institutereligious libertiesmedical care providersMichigan HealthUniversity of Michiganlawsuitgender fluidityhealthcareSixth CircuitFederal Courttrial court judgeFirst Libertyoffice information https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441487/michigan-gov-whitmer-saying-no-to-canada-would-mean-saying-yes-to-china https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441487_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441487_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Gov. Whitmer: "Saying No to Canada Would Mean Saying Yes to China” Michigan state of the state address 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 123 Gretchen WhitmerMichiganState of the StateTrade tariffsCanadaChinaEconomic DevelopmentBipartisan budgetDetroit auto showState revenue https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441488/michigan-gov-whitmer-partisanship-has-affected-every-aspect-of-our-lives https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441488_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441488_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Gov. Whitmer: "Partisanship has affected every aspect of our lives" Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's state of the state address Feb. 26th, 2025 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 180 Gretchen WhitmerMichigan GovernorState of the StateMichiganEconomic UncertaintyPolitical DivisionBipartisanshipMichigan Auto IndustryInflation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441489/washington-state-sen-gildon-r-puyallup-discussing-the-budget-shortfall https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441489_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441489_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Sen. Gildon, (R) Puyallup Discussing the Budget Shortfall Washington State Sen. Gildon, (R) Puyallup discussing the budget shortfall which he claims is much smaller than WA Democrats claim. 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 106 Chris GildonWashington Statebudget shortfallstate budgetgovernment spendingstate taxeslegislaturePuyallup Washington https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441490/washington-state-senator-jamie-pedersen-d-on-budget-shortfalls https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441490_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441490_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Senator Jamie Pedersen (D) on Budget Shortfalls State Faces projected shortfall, GOP members say the ammount isn't as high 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 132 Washington StateJamie Pedersenbudget shortfallstate budgetbudget debatebudgetinggovernmentstate employees https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441491/il-bills-increase-gun-transfer-fees-for-confiscations-investigates-insurance-mandate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441491_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441491_video_v3.mp4 IL bills increase gun transfer fees for confiscations, investigates insurance mandate Illinois state Rep. Bob Morgan, D-Deerfield, brings two bills to the Illinois House Gun Violence Prevention Committee dealing with increasing gun transfer fees to fund confiscations and another measure to investigate requiring insurance for gun owners. 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 240 IllinoisBob MorganGun Violence Prevention Committeegun transfer feesgun ownersgun insurancefirearmsgun controlstate representative https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441492/wa-state-possible-budget-cuts-could-impact-public-safety-in-unincorporated-king-county https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441492_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441492_video_v3.mp4 WA State: Possible budget cuts could impact public safety in unincorporated King County From the King County Budget and Fiscal Management Committee Council Meeting 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 203 Patti Cole-TindallKing County Sheriffbudget cutspublic safetylaw enforcementWashington StateKing CountySheriff's Officeresponse timesSound TransitMetrocontract cities https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441493/harmeet-dhillon-ensuring-equal-justice-for-all https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441493_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441493_video_v3.mp4 Harmeet Dhillon: “Ensuring Equal Justice for All” US senate Committee on the Judiciary nomination hearing. President Trump's nomination for assistant attorney general overseeing civil rights, California lawyer Harmeet Dhillon 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 171 Harmeet DhillonTed CruzCivil RightsUS SenateJudiciary CommitteeSikh FaithNomination Hearingracial profilingethnic slur https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441494/engineers-advocacy-group-pushes-illinois-legislative-priorities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441494_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441494_video_v3.mp4 Engineers’ advocacy group pushes Illinois legislative priorities The American Council of Engineering Companies outline legislative priorities for state lawmakers in Springfield. 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Illinoislegislative prioritiesroad fundingAmerican Council of Engineering CompaniesKevin ArtlTanya Adamsroad infrastructuretransit operationshighway workers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441495/audit-shows-illinois-non-citizen-health-care-subsidies-ballooned-has-errors https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441495_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441495_video_v3.mp4 Audit shows Illinois’ non-citizen health care subsidies ballooned, has errors Separately, Illinois state Rep. Amy Elik, R-Alton, Gov. J.B. Pritzker, state Sen. Mike Simmons, D-Chicago, and Senate Minority Leader John Curran, R-Downers Grove, talk about taxpayer subsidies for non-citizen health care. 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 247 IllinoisAmy ElikJ.B. PritzkerMike SimmonsJohn CurranTaxpayer SubsidiesHealthcareAuditGovernment SpendingNon-citizensHealth Care SubsidiesMedicaidIllinois budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441496/legislation-would-create-more-oversight-on-tow-truck-companies-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441496_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441496_video_v3.mp4 Legislation would create more oversight on tow truck companies in Illinois Legislation has been introduced in an effort to go after rogue towing companies in Illinois. 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 IllinoisTow truck companiesWill DavisCelina VillanuevaTowing regulationsLegislationConsumer protection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441497/chicago-citizens-criticize-sanctuary-city-status-ahead-of-mayors-visit-to-dc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441497_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441497_video_v3.mp4 Chicago Citizens Criticize Sanctuary City Status Ahead of Mayor’s Visit to DC Select public comments from Wednesday’s Chicago City Council meeting. 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 849 ChicagoSanctuary CityBrandon JohnsonDC VisitPolitical CriticismImmigrationcity debtbudgetpension fundsfederal moneyDonald TrumpDemocratic PartyIllegal ImmigrantsMayor RecallBlack History Month https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441498/illinois-legislators-propose-battery-storages-expansion-cant-pinpoint-subsidies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441498_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441498_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators propose battery storages expansion, can't pinpoint subsidies Greg Bishop shares both sides of the conversation about Illinois' energy policy with some pushing for expanding more battery storage throughout the state for wind and solar generation. 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 525 IllinoisBattery StorageSolar PowerWind Powerenergy costsenergy gridalternative energysolar panelswindmillstaxpayer dollarsGreg BishopIllinois StatehouseIllinois FocusDave SeverinBill Cunningham https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441499/with-declining-enrollment-il-asks-for-more-education-dollars-wont-comply-with-trump-dei-order https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441499_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441499_video_v3.mp4 With declining enrollment, IL asks for more education dollars, won't comply with Trump DEI order Greg Bishop reviews an Illinois House committee where the Illinois State Board of Education proposed their budget for the coming fiscal year and discussed possible impacts from Trump administration education policies. 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 810 Illinois State Board of Educationstudent enrollmenteducation fundingspecial educationdiversity policiesTrump administrationDepartment of Educationfederal fundingDiversity Equity InclusionGreg BishopThe Center Squarestate fundingIllinois schoolsTony SandersBlaine Wilhour https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441500/us-house-passes-spending-plan-as-pritzker-complains-about-withheld-funds https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441500_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441500_video_v3.mp4 U.S. House passes spending plan as Pritzker complains about withheld funds Greg Bishop reviews some of the headlines out the U.S. Congress with the passage of a spending plan and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s complaint to the Trump administration over the withholding of federal funds. 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 641 J.B. PritzkerDonald Trumpfederal fundingbudget resolutionMike JohnsonIllinoisGreg BishopU.S. Congressspending planWashington D.C.The Center SquareIllinois in Focus DailyJB Pritzkercourt orders https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441501/do-tax-cuts-pay-for-themselves https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441501_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441501_video_v3.mp4 Do Tax Cuts Pay For Themselves? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss tax cuts, DOGE cuts, and deficit spending on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 528 Chris KrugDr. Orphe DivounguyThe Center Squaretax cutseconomic growthfederal debteconomic policymortgage ratesinterest ratessocial securityentitlementsGovernment Efficiencydodge savingsLorne Faehnel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441502/push-for-more-illinois-battery-storage-underway-subsidy-cost-not-known https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441502_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441502_video_v3.mp4 Push for more Illinois battery storage underway, subsidy cost not known Illinois state Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, and Samarth Medakkar from Advanced Energy United, discuss a push for more battery storage facilities. Separately, state Rep. Dave Severin, R-Benton, reacts. 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 294 IllinoisBill CunninghamDave Severinbattery storageenergy costscoal plantsrenewable energypower shortagesdata centersenergy demandsubsidies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441503/rep-hunt-r-tx-on-14th-amendment-people-bled-for-it-people-died-for-it-and-it-meant-something https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441503_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441503_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Hunt (R-TX) on 14th Amendment: “People Bled for It People Died for It and It Meant Something” Rep. Hunt (R-TX) on the 14th Amendment: “People Bled for It People Died for It and It Meant Something” 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 73 Wesley Hunt14th AmendmentBirthright citizenshipillegal immigrationlegal immigrationUS Housecitizenship clause https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441504/rep-scanlon-d-pa-we-should-not-sit-here-and-be-idle-spectators https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441504_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441504_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Scanlon (D-PA): “We Should Not Sit Here and Be Idle Spectators” Rep. Scanlon (D-PA): “Now We Should Not Sit Here and Be Idle Spectators” 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 63 Representative ScanlonUS CongressAntisemitismWhite NationalismBarbara JordanCourt DecisionLegislativeUS HouseUS ConstitutionPolitical Issues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441505/king-county-wa-keeps-close-eye-on-over-dollar200m-in-federal-funding-it-is-set-to-receive-this-year https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441505_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441505_video_v3.mp4 King County, WA Keeps Close Eye on Over $200M in Federal Funding It Is Set to Receive This Year King County’s budget leaders are beginning to monitor county departments' federal funding allocation as uncertainty looms amid the President Donald Trump Administration’s cuts to spending. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_dba0ce44-f3c7-11ef-ba49-1f1fd2cae78c.html 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 277 King CountyFederal FundingOperating BudgetDwight DivelyMetro TransitMedicaid https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441506/push-continues-at-illinois-statehouse-to-reduce-prescription-costs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441506_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441506_video_v3.mp4 Push Continues at Illinois Statehouse to Reduce Prescription Costs The push is on for the creation of a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. Citizen Action Illinois plans a news conference Tuesday to discuss what the board would be tasked with if it were to become law. 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 IllinoisPrescription DrugsPrescription Drug CostsJ.B. PritzkerIllinois StatehouseCitizen Action IllinoisPrescription Drug Affordability Board https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441507/washington-committee-passes-revised-bill-adding-transparency-to-pretrial-release https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441507_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441507_video_v3.mp4 Washington Committee Passes Revised Bill Adding Transparency to Pretrial Release (The Center Square) – The Washington State Legislature's House Community Safety Committee has voted out a revised version of a bill that places more safeguards around the pretrial release of criminal suspects by court judges. Though the bill cosponsor, Rep. Dan Griffey, R-Allyn, expressed a preference for the original bill, he urged the substitute’s adoption prior to a Thursday Community Safety Committee vote. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_0e62c276-efd4-11ef-a738-e372f4ccaaf4.html 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 298 Washington stateDan GriffeyTJ MartinellWashington state legislaturepretrial releasecriminal suspectsHouse Community Safety Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441508/illinois-state-board-of-education-not-complying-with-trumps-dei-orders https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441508_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441508_video_v3.mp4 Illinois State Board of Education not complying with Trump’s DEI orders Illinois legislators discuss education funding with officials from the Illinois State Board of Education, including an increased request for tax funds and the possible impacts of Trump administration policies on federal tax funds. 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 266 IllinoisEducationFundingTony SandersIllinois State Board of EducationDonald TrumpDEITax FundingFederal Funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441509/washington-state-representative-and-senator-on-hb-1356 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441509_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441509_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Representative and Senator on HB 1356 Washington State Representative Chris Corry and Senator John Braun on HB 1356 to increase local levy collections for school districts. 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 97 Chris CorryJohn BraunWashington StateHB 1356School districtsLocal levyTax collectionsEducation fundingPublic educationState legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441510/illinois-municipalities-call-for-local-authority-proper-share-of-income-tax-revenues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441510_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441510_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Municipalities Call For Local Authority, Proper Share of Income Tax Revenues The Illinois Municipal League holds a news conference in Springfield Tuesday to lay out their 2025 Legislative Agenda. Leaders from municipalities across the state are expected to discuss state policies they want enacted to benefit municipal governments and their taxpayers. 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 Illinois Municipal LeagueLocal AuthorityIncome Tax RevenueState PoliciesMunicipal GovernmentsDeborah Frank FeinenBrad ColeSheila Chalmers-CurrinGary ManierSenate Bill 29House Bill 3069 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441511/press-sec-leavitt-apple-just-announced-its-largest-ever-commitment-to-american-jobs-and-industry https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441511_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441511_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “Apple Just Announced Its Largest Ever Commitment to American Jobs and Industry” Press Sec. Leavitt: “Apple Just Announced Its Largest Ever Commitment to American Jobs and Industry” 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 AppleAmerican JobsTim CookDonald TrumpEconomic DevelopmentInvestmentManufacturingInnovationHigh TechWhite HousePress Conference https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441512/press-secretary-leavitt-doge-thus-far-has-proven-incredibly-successful https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441512_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441512_video_v3.mp4 Press Secretary Leavitt: “DOGE Thus Far Has Proven Incredibly Successful” Press Secretary Leavitt: “DOGE Thus Far Has Proven Incredibly Successful” 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Press Secretary LeavittElon MuskDOGETruth postGovernment efficiencyPrivate companies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441513/rep-linda-sanchez-d-ca-lets-set-the-record-straight-american-families-pay-for-tariffs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441513_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441513_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA): “Let’s Set the Record Straight American Families Pay for Tariffs” Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-Ca): “Let’s Set the Record Straight American Families Pay for Tariffs”. House Ways and Means Hearing on Trade Subcommittee American Trade Enforcement Priorities 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 167 Linda SanchezAmerican familiestariffstrade policyHouse Ways and Means Committeetrade enforcementforeign policytrade adjustment assistancetradeinternational relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441514/pair-of-wa-state-secretaries-of-state-come-out-against-bill-to-change-initiative-process https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441514_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441514_video_v3.mp4 Pair of WA State Secretaries of State Come Out Against Bill to Change Initiative Process (The Center Square) – On Monday, two top election officials – one current, one former – came out against a bill calling for greater scrutiny of those circulating and signing initiative petitions during a public hearing before the Senate Ways & Means Committee. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_1607027a-f313-11ef-9a4a-4f105b7676cb.html 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 175 Steven HobbsSam ReedWashington StateSecretary of StateSenate Bill 5382initiative processelection officialsinitiative petitionsregistered voter https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441515/can-trump-stimulate-the-economy-and-bring-down-inflation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441515_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441515_video_v3.mp4 Can Trump Stimulate the Economy & Bring Down Inflation? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the potentially conflicting goals of the Trump Administration on the economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 568 Chris KrugEveryday EconomicsThe Center SquareOrphe DivounguyFederal Reserveinflationinterest ratestax policybudget deficitGovernment Agendaeconomic policyJoe Bidennew administrationeconomic decisions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441516/trump-wants-paper-ballots-voter-id-as-cabinet-comes-together https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441516_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441516_video_v3.mp4 Trump wants paper ballots, voter ID, as cabinet comes together Greg Bishop reviews some of the recent happenings in Washington D.C. with President Donald Trump laying out his agenda to the nation’s governors, while his cabinet comes together 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 608 Donald TrumpVoter IDVoting RegulationsMail in votingFederal FundingSchool choiceEducationIllinoisThe Center SquarePrivate schoolDepartment of educationCash PatelFBIvideo productionGender Ideology https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441517/il-statehouse-priorities-gun-control-aid-in-dying-education-and-more https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441517_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441517_video_v3.mp4 IL Statehouse priorities: Gun control, aid-in-dying, education and more Greg Bishop reviews recent legislation discussed by Illinois legislators touching on more proposed gun control legislation, defamation lawsuits, “end-of-life options” and more. 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1080 Gun ControlIllinoisIllinois General AssemblyEducation FundingGun violence preventionAssisted SuicideDefamation LawsuitGreg BishopIllinois HouseState LawEducation ReformSchool FundingGun RightsMedical Aid in DyingChicago Public Schools https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441518/plenty-of-follow-up-expected-after-madigan-convictions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441518_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441518_video_v3.mp4 Plenty of follow up expected after Madigan convictions Greg Bishop talks with The Center Square reporter Jim Talamonti about his coverage of the historic corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan resulting in 10 convictions. 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 735 Michael MadiganMike McClainIllinois trialpolitical newscourt caseJim TalamontiGreg BishopIllinois politicsfelony corruptionlegal caseMorris PasqualDan SchneiderIllinoiscorruption trialCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441519/expert-cutting-department-of-education-is-more-complicated-than-trump-thinks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441519_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441519_video_v3.mp4 Expert: Cutting Department of Education Is More Complicated Than Trump Thinks On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by David Randall, Director of Research at the National Association of Scholars. They discuss whether the Department of Education can be cut, and what it would take. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 952 Department of EducationFederal EducationTrump administrationBiden administrationEducation reformFederal governmentState libertiesNational debtEconomic PolicyCasey HarperDavid RandallregulationsState freedomEducation concernsgovernment regulations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441520/doge-says-it-has-saved-taxpayers-dollar55-billion-so-far https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441520_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441520_video_v3.mp4 DOGE Says It Has Saved Taxpayers $55 Billion So Far (The Center Square) – The month-old Department of Government Efficiency led by billionaire Elon Musk has saved American taxpayers $55 billion, according to the latest update from the group. Its ‘Wall of Receipts’ on its new website catalogues where the department has made cuts and how much those cuts are worth. The biggest line item on ‘the wall’ is one from the Department of Homeland Security for $8 billion. The U.S. Agency for International Development appears the most in DOGE’s records and so far, shows more than $6.5 billion slashed from its budget, according to the site, though it is still being updated. USAID and the Department of Education top DOGE's list for 'total contract savings' for government agencies. The DHS is sixth. 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 452 DOGEElon Musktaxpayer savingsfederal budgetgovernment wasteDepartment of Everything ElseCenter SquareDepartment of Homeland SecurityUSAIDstate fundingSupreme Courtblue states https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441521/washington-state-public-hearing-given-regarding-bill-to-make-school-bond-approval-easier https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441521_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441521_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Public Hearing Given Regarding Bill to Make School Bond Approval Easier The public hearing period during the Washington Senate Ways & Means Committee meeting revealed a large support for a change to allow a simple majority vote for school bond measures from education advocacy groups, but some citizens voiced frustrations with more and more tax proposals 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 253 Washington StatePublic HearingSchool BondsEducation FundingSenateWays and Means CommitteeMelissa GomboskyTyler MuenchTim Eyman https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441522/president-trump-something-we-havent-seen-since-the-second-world-war https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441522_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441522_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “Something We Haven’t Seen Since the Second World War” President Trump at the White house press conference with President Macron of France. 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 Donald TrumpEmmanuel MacronRussia-Ukraine WarWhite HousePress ConferenceInternational RelationsDiplomacyWorld War IIAmerican RevolutionEuropean Soil https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441523/president-trump-weve-given-vast-amounts-of-military-aid-and-money https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441523_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441523_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “We’ve Given Vast Amounts of Military Aid and Money” President Trump at the White House press conference with President Macron of France. 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 Donald TrumpMilitary AidWhite HousePresident MacronUS Foreign Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441524/pennsylvania-state-sen-pennycuick-r-septa-safety-concerns-deter-riders https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441524_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441524_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania State Sen. Pennycuick (R): SEPTA Safety Concerns Deter Riders Sen. Tracy Pennycuick, R-Red Hill, questions PennDOT about steps taken to improve safety on mass transit and regional rail in Philadelphia. 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Tracy PennycuickPennsylvaniaSEPTApublic safetymass transitregional railviolence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441525/pennsylvania-dot-says-real-id-needed-for-air-travel-starting-in-may https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441525_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441525_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania DOT says Real ID needed for air travel starting in May PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll said that Pennsylvania residents boarding flights in May will be told to get a real ID, if they don’t already have one. 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 PennsylvaniaPennDOTMike CarrollReal IDAir TravelTravel GuidelinesFederal PartnersCommercial Flight https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441526/why-pennsylvania-road-projects-got-set-aside-for-mass-transit-help https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441526_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441526_video_v3.mp4 Why Pennsylvania Road Projects Got Set Aside for Mass Transit Help PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll tells Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill, R-Jacobus, how the agency determined which road projects would be delayed to divert funding to mass transit in southeastern Pennsylvania. 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 129 PennsylvaniaRoad ProjectsMass TransitMike CarrollKristin Phillips-HillPennDOTHighway FundsFunding CutsSoutheastern PennsylvaniaTransportation Funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441527/king-county-metro-resumes-bus-services-at-crime-riddled-corridor-in-seattle https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441527_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441527_video_v3.mp4 King County Metro Resumes Bus Services at Crime-Riddled Corridor in Seattle (The Center Square) – King County Metro is resuming bus services at a Seattle location that became an increasing public safety concern at the end of 2024. King County Metro closed bus stops along 12th Avenue South and South Jackson Street in Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood on Dec. 16. The department previously told The Center Square that the area was flagged as a safety concern for riders, transit operators and facilities employees. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_391602a0-f08b-11ef-a6db-73123fd2125f.html 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 314 King County Metrobus servicecrime spikeSeattleSouth Jackson StreetLittle Saigonsecurity presenceThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441528/washington-state-pay-by-mile-bill-hits-some-bumps-in-the-road https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441528_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441528_video_v3.mp4 Washington State: Pay-By-Mile Bill Hits Some Bumps in the Road Sen. Fortunato (R), notes at a Senate Transportation Committee public hearing on Senate Bill 5726 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Phil FortunatoWashington Statepay-by-mileSenate Bill 5726transportation fundingelectric carsinflationsales taxmotor vehicles https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441529/stagflationary-winds-return https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441529_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441529_video_v3.mp4 Stagflationary Winds Return Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 515 Chris KrugOrphe DivounguyCenter SquarePersonal ConsumptionHome SalesHousing Marketconstruction materialstariffsbuilder confidencehousing startspolicy uncertaintypersonal consumption expendituredisinflationproducer price index https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441530/higher-education-in-pennsylvania-faces-declining-enrollment-federal-uncertainty https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441530_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441530_video_v3.mp4 Higher Education in Pennsylvania Faces Declining Enrollment, Federal Uncertainty (The Center Square) - Appropriations hearings began with Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency taking the spotlight. The committee is undertaking consideration of a 6.5% requested increase in funding for the upcoming budget, a figure they say would enable them to keep student costs down. Tuition has been frozen at its current rate since 2018. PASSHE Chancellor Dr. Chris Fiorentino says that the current tuition represents an actual reduction in cost due to the 28% inflation of the Consumer Price Index over the same period. He noted that the stable tuition has helped students be better able to plan their finances, yet enrollment numbers continue to drop. 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 370 Pennsylvaniahigher educationfederal fundingtuitionstudent loansPell Grantsstate systemstudent grantscollege careerDEI policiesKristen SmithChristina LinjoGrow Pennsylvania Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441531/illinois-gun-ban-challenge-remains-in-appeals-court-as-scotus-doesnt-move-on-marylands-challenge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441531_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441531_video_v3.mp4 Illinois' gun ban challenge remains in appeals court as SCOTUS doesn't move on Maryland's challenge Greg Bishop reviews the latest status of various challenges to Illinois gun laws and where a challenge to the state's gun ban remains. He also checks in live on the status of the U.S. Supreme Court's handling of a gun ban challenge out of Maryland. 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 933 Illinois gun band lawsuitsSecond AmendmentGun ControlIllinoisJB PritzkerBevis vs NapervilleVeramontes caseIllinois lawgun confiscationHighland ParkRobert Crimo IIIThe Center SquareIllinois in Focusnews programFOID card https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441532/as-doj-takes-actions-against-illinois-migrant-policies-some-call-for-doge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441532_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441532_video_v3.mp4 As DOJ takes actions against Illinois’ migrant policies, some call for DOGE Greg Bishop reviews recent comments from both sides of the aisle at the Illinois Statehouse about recent actions from the U.S. Department of Justice concerning migrant sanctuary policies and others calling for a Department of Government Efficiency to come to Illinois. 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 593 IllinoisSanctuary policiesJ.B. PritzkerFederal fundingState governmentGovernment efficiencyTaxpayer moneyGreg BishopPam BondiBlaine WilhourEdgar GonzalezAmy ElikJohn CabelloMarcus Evans Jr.Trump administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441533/pritzkers-nazi-comments-budget-proposal-gets-pushback https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441533_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441533_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker’s ‘Nazi’ comments, budget proposal gets pushback Greg Bishop reviews comments Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker made during his budget address, including spending five minutes talking about Nazis. 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1115 Illinois budgetJ.B. PritzkerGreg Bishopbudget deficitfiscal policiesTaxpayer moneyRevenue growthIllinoisBudget AddressState of the StateTax Amnesty ProgramTax LiabilitiesIsraelRepublicansantisemitism https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441534/maternal-and-rural-health-marijuana-major-priorities-in-pennsylvania-health-care-hearing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441534_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441534_video_v3.mp4 Maternal and Rural Health, Marijuana Major Priorities in Pennsylvania Health Care Hearing (The Center Square) – "We all just need a little break. It’s been a tough hearing,” said Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen toward the end of her testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday. Legislators grappled with tough issues - and each other - as they pushed for clarity on the proposed 9.7% budget increase for the state’s primary health agency. There were differences of opinion on the most important objectives in a field with need in every direction, frequently leading back to the perceived competition between rural and urban regions for state resources. 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 575 Kristen SmithPennsylvaniaHealth careMaternal healthRural healthHealth care budgetMaternal death rateMedical researchDepartment of Healthmedical marijuanahealth programmingemergency management https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441535/southwest-border-apprehensions-drop-by-85percent-at-ports-of-entry-by-93percent https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441535_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441535_video_v3.mp4 Southwest Border Apprehensions Drop By 85%, at Ports of Entry by 93% (The Center Square) – In the first 10 days of the Trump administration, apprehensions dropped by 85% between ports of entry at the southwest border, according to new data published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. From Jan. 21 through Jan. 31, 2025, the number of U.S. Border Patrol apprehensions along the southwest border dropped by 85% compared to the same period in 2024. The number of inadmissible illegal border crossers using a CBP One phone app arriving at ports of entry at the southwest border dropped 93% in 11 days compared to the same time period one year prior. 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 448 Donald TrumpBorder Crisisillegal crossingsborder patrolAmerica in FocusCenter Squaremass deportationsJoe BidenTransnational crimeCartels MexicoLatin AmericaSouth AmericaForeign Terrorist OrganizationUS MilitaryCasey Harper https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441536/waiver-allowing-california-gas-car-ban-by-2035-poised-for-reversal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441536_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441536_video_v3.mp4 Waiver allowing California gas car ban by 2035 poised for reversal (The Center Square) – With a Congressional review of California car and truck standard waivers approved by the Biden administration, Congress appears set to effectively quash three rules, including the 2035 gas car ban. The Environmental Protection Agency, led by Administrator Lee Zeldin, said it is following the law in sending the waivers. Twelve states and the District of Columbia would be subsequently impacted. 2025-02-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 437 Californiagas car banBiden AdministrationClean CarsLight vehiclesHeavy Duty trucksDiesel emissiongas banzero emissionplug in hybrid electricdiesel vehiclestransportation pricesEnvironmental Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441537/doge-says-it-has-saved-dollar55-billion-so-far-pritzker-defends-nazi-references-during-speech https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441537_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441537_video_v3.mp4 DOGE Says It Has Saved $55 Billion So Far, Pritzker Defends ‘Nazi’ References During Speech The month-old Department of Government Efficiency led by billionaire Elon Musk has saved American taxpayers $55 billion, according to the latest update from the group. Washington Democrats on Tuesday passed a bill out of the Senate Government, Tribal Relations & Elections Committee, dubbed by critics to be the “initiative killer.” In the first 10 days of the Trump administration, apprehensions dropped by 85% between ports of entry at the southwest border, according to new data published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. And more... 2025-02-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 DOGE savingstaxpayer savingsfederal budgetfederal spendingJ.B. PritzkerNazi referencesTrump administrationBiden administrationillegal immigrantsvoter initiativeWashington StateIllinoisnational debtelectionconstitutional amendment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441538/controversial-medical-aid-in-dying-legislation-being-considered-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441538_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441538_video_v3.mp4 Controversial medical-aid in dying legislation being considered in Illinois Controversial medical-aid in dying legislation being considered in Illinois 2025-02-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 medical-aid in dyingIllinoisLinda HolmesSeth LewisKevin Garnerlegislationgovernmenthealthcare policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441539/washington-state-senator-jeff-wilson-r-discussing-a-bill-to-amend-emergency-powers-of-the-governor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441539_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441539_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Senator Jeff Wilson (R) Discussing a Bill to Amend Emergency Powers of the Governor Washington State Senator Jeff Wilson (R) Discussing a Bill to Amend Emergency Powers of the Governor 2025-02-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Jeff WilsonWashington StateEmergency PowersGovernorLegislationState GovernmentBipartisan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441540/president-trump-waging-war-on-government-waste-fraud-and-abuse https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441540_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441540_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “Waging War on Government Waste Fraud and Abuse” President Trump Remarks at the Governors Working Session 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Donald TrumpGovernment WasteFraudAbuseGovernment EfficiencyDeregulationGovernors Working Session https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441541/trump-spars-with-governor-of-maine-see-you-in-court https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441541_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441541_video_v3.mp4 Trump Spars with Governor of Maine: “See You in Court” President Trump to the Governor of Maine if they don't comply with federal laws. 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Donald TrumpMaineFederal LawFederal FundingState LawCourtWomen's SportsTransgender https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441542/washington-state-official-inaccurate-to-say-there-are-only-boys-and-only-girls https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441542_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441542_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Official: “Inaccurate to Say There Are Only Boys and Only Girls” Washington State’s Superintendent of Public Instruction: "Inaccurate to say there are only boys and only girls" 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Washington Stategender identitytrans youthcivil rightsstate lawstitle IXintersex https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441543/illinois-lawmakers-consider-bill-they-say-enhances-free-speech-freedom-of-press https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441543_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441543_video_v3.mp4 Illinois lawmakers consider bill they say enhances free speech, freedom of press Illinois lawmakers consider bill they say enhances free speech, freedom of press 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Illinoislawmakersfree speechfreedom of presscitizen participation actIllinois Supreme CourtDaniel DidechDan Ugaste https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441544/ex-democrat-founds-brand-to-oppose-trans-athletes-in-womens-sports https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441544_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441544_video_v3.mp4 Ex-Democrat Founds Brand to Oppose Trans Athletes in Women’s Sports On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Jennifer Sey, Founder and CEO of XX-XY Athletics. They discuss why she opposes transgender athletes in women's sports and what led her to start an athletic clothing brand. They also cover what President Trump has done on the issue and what impacts his actions could have. 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 854 Jennifer SeyXXXY Athleticstransgender athleteswomen's sportspolitical issuefemale athletesRiley GainesfairnessDonald TrumpLia ThomasNCAAOlympic committeeD.E.I.K-12 schoolsUniversities https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441545/sen-mitch-mcconnell-r-ky-i-will-not-seek-this-honor-an-8th-time https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441545_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441545_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY): “I Will Not Seek This Honor an 8th Time” US Senate: Senator Mitch McConnell a republican from Kentucky announces his retirement 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 114 Mitch McConnellSenate RetirementUS SenateKentuckyRepublican PartyRetiringPolitical CareerMitch McConnell retirementSenate term https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441546/illinois-in-focus-or-fallout-continues-after-pritzkers-nazi-comments-during-budget-speech https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441546_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441546_video_v3.mp4 Illinois in Focus | Fallout Continues After Pritzker’s Nazi Comments During Budget Speech (The Center Square) – The fallout over comments Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker made about Nazis during his budget address spilled onto the House floor Thursday. For more than five minutes Wednesday, Pritzker ended his address talking about the history of Nazi Germany and warned what he sees as the looming threat in America under the Trump administration. “It took the Nazis one month, three weeks, two days, eight hours and 40 minutes to dismantle a constitutional republic,” Pritzker said. “All I’m saying is when the five-alarm fire starts to burn, every good person better be ready to man a post with a bucket of water if you want to stop it from raging out of control.” 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinois in FocusJB PritzkerDonald Trumpbudget addressNazi commentsIllinois Budget2026 budgetIllinois Schoolsfiscal policyIllinoisstate budgettaxationBudget deficitPopulation declineethics reforms https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441547/california-sued-over-ban-on-political-or-religious-meetings-at-work https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441547_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441547_video_v3.mp4 California sued over ban on political or religious meetings at work (The Center Square) - A California think tank is suing the state over a law that bans employer-mandated meetings that share the employer’s opinion on religious or political matters, saying the rule violates the First Amendment. The law’s proponents cited a Pittsburgh company that told its workers to clock in to work the day of a 2019 visit by President Donald Trump or lose pay — attendance at the event itself was “not mandatory” — as the rationale for its law. 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 338 California in FocusFirst AmendmentPolitical meetingsReligious meetingsCaptive audience meetingsDonald TrumpLiberty Justice CenterCaliforniacourt triallegal insights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441548/hiring-difficulties-trooper-cap-hamstringing-pennsylvania-state-police https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441548_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441548_video_v3.mp4 Hiring Difficulties, Trooper Cap Hamstringing Pennsylvania State Police (The Center Square) – Ongoing political tension means law enforcement agencies across the nation still face hiring challenges. During their budget hearings in the General Assembly on Wednesday, representatives of the Pennsylvania State Police said they are having the same recruitment problems. “It’s speculation on my part, but my best guess is [law enforcement] it’s just not a sought after or valued profession,” said State Police Commissioner Col. Christopher Paris when answering a question about why recruiting is so difficult. Paris suggested there may be some “generational differences,” in that younger people may not see themselves in one job for their entire career. 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 316 Pennsylvania State PoliceHiring DifficultiesPolice TrooperState TroopersPennsylvaniaChristopher ParisState Policetrooper capPennsylvania in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441549/doge-cuts-nearly-dollar1b-from-education-department-research-wing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441549_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441549_video_v3.mp4 DOGE Cuts Nearly $1B From Education Department Research Wing Nearly $1 billion in contracts for the Institute of Education Sciences has been cut by the Department of Government Efficiency. Proponents say it is another step toward efficiency and eliminating waste; critics say the slash could cripple the nation’s objective assessors of academic achievement. Linda McMahon's confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Education proceeded Thursday, with conversation strong on how to change it and eventually lead to its closing. In a series of posts on social media, the Department of Education defended the cuts to the federal agency's research arm, saying it hasn’t helped students and that it spent federal funds on unnecessary contracts. 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 438 Education in FocusElliana Prud'hommeBrendan ClaryDepartment of Educationeducation fundinggovernment efficiencyeducation scienceData analysisAccountabilityTeacher qualityEducation budgetGovernment EfficiencyChalkboard News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441550/tiger-woods-its-an-honor-to-be-here-with-you-mr-president https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441550_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441550_video_v3.mp4 Tiger Woods: “It’s an Honor to Be Here With You Mr. President” Tiger Woods: “It’s an Honor to Be Here With You Mr President” 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 Tiger WoodsDonald TrumpBlack History MonthWhite HouseAwardsPresidentsPolitical News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441551/bill-dubbed-by-critics-as-the-initiative-killer-passed-out-of-senate-committee https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441551_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441551_video_v3.mp4 Bill Dubbed by Critics as the ‘Initiative Killer’ Passed Out of Senate Committee (The Center Square) - Washington Democrats on Tuesday passed a bill out of the Senate Government, Tribal Relations & Elections Committee, dubbed by critics to be the “initiative killer.” SB 5382, sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez, D-Seattle, who chairs the Government, Tribal Relations and Elections Committee, would require signature gatherers circulating initiative and referendum petitions to sign declarations attesting to the validity of the voter who has signed. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_d05294e4-ee51-11ef-85ec-37b7048af6da.html 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 449 Senate Bill 5382Initiative ProcessWashington StateSenate GovernmentTribal RelationsElections CommitteeWashington stateInitiative processVoter approvalSignature gatheringPolitical processConstitutional amendmentSteve HobbsEliana KerndoleCarleen Johnson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441552/president-trump-they-are-truly-american-heroes-who-inspire-all-of-us-very-much https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441552_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441552_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “They Are Truly American Heroes Who Inspire All of Us Very Much” President Trump: “They Are Truly American Heroes Who Inspire All of Us Very Much” 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Donald TrumpBlack History MonthAfrican AmericansAmerican heroesBlack workersConstruction workersWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441553/ethnic-studies-fight-leads-to-backlash-against-ca-school-board-member https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441553_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441553_video_v3.mp4 Ethnic Studies Fight Leads to Backlash Against CA School Board Member The Palo Alto Unified School District Board voted this week not to censure a board member who previously voted against a measure to approve a controversial “liberated” ethnic studies curriculum for the district. Tuesday’s roughly five-hour PAUSD meeting saw the board vote on a resolution stripping Trustee Rowena Chiu of her committee assignments after her vote at a previous meeting and reposting a social media post that caused controversy. The controversy invokes the larger debates over the appropriateness of ethnic studies curricula that have embedded ideological positions and how school board members have been treated for speaking out on divisive issues. 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 419 ethnic studiesschool boardliberated curriculumPalo AltoCalifornia School BoardEthnic StudiesCritical Race Theorycommunity inputEducation in FocusBrennan ClarreyMaureen TuLiberated Ethnic StudiesJenet Reynolds https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441554/wa-officials-lessons-to-be-learned-from-californias-high-speed-rail-disaster https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441554_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441554_video_v3.mp4 WA Officials: Lessons to Be Learned From California’s High-Speed Rail ‘Disaster’ (The Center Square) - As California’s high-speed rail project lays its first tracks after spending billions of dollars since 2006, Washington officials are already looking at lessons to be learned on how to avoid a similar outcome as they work on their own multi-state, multi-national bullet train. Since 2016, the state Legislature has explored the creation of a ultra high-speed rail line that would connect Vancouver, B.C. to Seattle and Portland, with then-Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee and British Columbia Premier Christy Clark signing a memorandum of understanding. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_9386d60c-ee2d-11ef-ab2c-efc54cacae6c.html 2025-02-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 339 high speed railWashington StateCascadiaAmtrak Cascadesrail linepassenger travelAmtrakThe Center SquareTJ MartinellEliana KerndoleTexas Central https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441555/dep-chief-of-staff-miller-threat-to-democracy-is-the-unelected-bureaucracy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441555_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441555_video_v3.mp4 Dep. Chief of Staff Miller: “Threat to Democracy Is the Unelected Bureaucracy” Dep. Chief of Staff Miller: “Threat to Democracy Is the Unelected Bureaucracy” 2025-02-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Stephen Millerfederal bureaucracyunelected officialsDonald TrumpDepartment of JusticeFBIenergy policies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441556/kevin-hassett-small-business-optimism-has-gone-up-by-the-most-ever https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441556_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441556_video_v3.mp4 Kevin Hassett: “Small business optimism has gone up by the most ever” Kevin Hassett: “Small business optimism has gone up by the most ever” 2025-02-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 69 Kevin Hassettsmall businessbusiness optimismPresident TrumpmanufacturingCEO confidencefinancial marketsTreasury SecretaryElon Muskbudget savings https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441557/deputy-chief-of-staff-miller-that-means-that-you-can-achieve-a-permanent-savings https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441557_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441557_video_v3.mp4 Deputy Chief of Staff Miller: “That Means That You Can Achieve a Permanent Savings” Deputy Chief of Staff Miller: “That Means That You Can Achieve a Permanent Savings” 2025-02-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 70 Deputy Chief MillerPermanent SavingsBudgetTaxpayersEconomic PolicyDebtFiscal WindowSpendingTax ReliefCutting Spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441558/how-much-does-the-singles-tax-cost-in-a-year https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441558_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441558_video_v3.mp4 How Much Does the 'Singles Tax' Cost in a Year? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the extra cost those who live alone bear compared to those with roommates or spouses on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2025-02-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 505 singles taxsingle livinghousing costsrent costsfinancial benefitsOrphe DivounguyChris KrugThe Center SquareZillowhome ownershipbuilding regulationsmarriage marketpositive assortative matchingcitiesValentine's Day https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441559/illinois-secretary-of-state-answers-real-id-questions-as-privacy-concerns-persist https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441559_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441559_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Secretary of State answers REAL ID questions as privacy concerns persist 02/20/2025 Chicago, IL - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias answers REAL ID questions as privacy concerns persist. 2025-02-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Alexi GiannouliasIllinois Secretary of StateREAL IDTSAPassportDomestic FlightRegulation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441560/executive-director-of-the-spokane-business-association-on-the-crisis-walk-in-downtown-spokane-wa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441560_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441560_video_v3.mp4 Executive Director of the Spokane Business Association on the “Crisis Walk” in Downtown Spokane, WA Read more about this issue: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_4389dbd8-ee35-11ef-bc66-530381df884d.html 2025-02-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 88 Gavin CooleySpokaneSpokane Business Associationhomelessnessaddiction crisisdowntownbusinesseconomic crisiscollaborationcounty commissioners https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441561/pritzker-vows-to-address-the-high-cost-of-prescription-drugs-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441561_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441561_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker vows to address the high cost of prescription drugs in Illinois 02/19/2025 Springfield, IL - In a roundtable discussion following the State of the State Address J.B. Pritzker vows to address the high cost of prescription drugs in Illinois. 2025-02-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisPrescription DrugsHealth CarePharmaceuticalspharmacy benefit managersDrug CostsSmall business https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441562/fallout-continues-after-pritzkers-nazi-comments-during-budget-speech https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441562_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441562_video_v3.mp4 Fallout continues after Pritzker’s Nazi comments during budget speech From Wednesday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker reacts to a question about his Nazi comments during his budget speech. Thursday on the House floor, Illinois state Reps. Steven Reick, R-Woodstock, Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, and Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz debate the issue. 2025-02-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 366 J.B. PritzkerIllinois General AssemblyNazi comparisonbudget speechantisemitismJennifer Gong-GershowitzIllinois State RepresentativedisagreementJewish AmericanAsian AmericanNazi comments https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441563/illinois-revenue-estimate-accounts-for-possible-trump-actions-tax-amnesty https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441563_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441563_video_v3.mp4 Illinois revenue estimate accounts for possible Trump actions, tax amnesty Illinois Department of Revenue Chief Economist Rubina Hafeez and IDOR Director David Harris discuss revenue estimates during an Illinois House Revenue and Finance Committee hearing. 2025-02-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 170 IllinoisIllinois budgetRubina HafeezDavid HarrisIllinois Department of Revenuetax amnestyDonald Trumptax cutscorporate taxrevenue estimate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441564/spokane-advocates-march-at-dawn-demand-action-against-homelessness-crisis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441564_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441564_video_v3.mp4 Spokane Advocates March at Dawn, Demand Action Against Homelessness Crisis (The Center Square) - While some celebrated by sleeping in, more than a dozen Spokanites woke up on Presidents Day to march for change in the face of homelessness. In their “call for urgency,” the advocates set out on a 5 a.m. “crisis walk” Monday to demand immediate, coordinated action against the regional crisis. Despite freezing temperatures, business owners, service providers and residents trekked from one government building to another. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more:https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_4389dbd8-ee35-11ef-bc66-530381df884d.html 2025-02-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 321 Eliana KerndleTim ClouserPresident's DaySpokaneHomeless CoalitionhomelessnessGavin CooleyBarry BarfieldreporterThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441565/small-businesses-lament-overregulation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441565_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441565_video_v3.mp4 Small Businesses Lament Overregulation On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Jeff Brabant, a legal expert at the National Federation of Independent Businesses. They discuss what cutting regulation actually means for small businesses and some of the specific regulations that are concerning to main street. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-02-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 547 small businessregulation cutbusiness regulationgovernment regulationsPRO actindependent contractorsregulatory complianceNational FederationIndependent BusinessesJeff Brabantuber driversDonald Trumplegal expertshell companiesmoney laundering https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441566/federally-funded-teen-led-sex-ed-program-in-berkeley-could-be-axed-by-trump-orders https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441566_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441566_video_v3.mp4 Federally-Funded Teen-Led Sex Ed Program in Berkeley Could Be Axed by Trump Orders A peer-to-peer sex education program at a public high school in California funded by taxpayers nationwide may be on the chopping block after President Donald Trump signed an executive order prohibiting federal funds from going toward what he called gender ideology “indoctrination” for K-12 students. The federally funded AmeriCorps program at Berkeley High School in Berkeley, California, told students in the Sexual Health Information from Teens (SHIFT) program that sex does not equal gender and featured a gender unicorn to illustrate the difference between sex, gender and attraction. Trump signed an executive order in January to "end the federal funding of gender ideology." 2025-02-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 456 Sex EducationFederal FundingDonald Trumpgender ideologyBerkeley High SchoolAmericorpsTeen led programEducation in FocusBay Areafederal fundsStudent PrivacyParent access https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441567/sen-ashley-moody-r-fl-they-are-getting-access-to-our-children https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441567_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441567_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL): “They Are Getting Access to Our Children” Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fl): “They Are Getting Access to Our Children” 2025-02-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 74 Ashley Moodyonline predatorschild safetychildrenparentingsocial mediaTikTokSnapchatcybercrimechild exploitationchild protectionmental health https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441568/republicans-decry-pritzker-defends-nazi-references-during-budget-speech https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441568_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441568_video_v3.mp4 Republicans decry, Pritzker defends, ‘Nazi’ references during budget speech Separately, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker during his budget speech, state Reps. Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, and Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, and Pritzker at an unrelated event. 2025-02-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 200 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisBrad HalbrookAdam Niemergbudget speechNazi referencesRepublican partypolitical speechIllinois government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441569/lori-chavez-deremer-this-shouldnt-be-a-party-issue-ive-said-this-over-and-over https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441569_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441569_video_v3.mp4 Lori Chavez-Deremer: “This Shouldn’t Be a Party Issue. I’ve Said This Over and Over” Lori Chavez-Deremer: “This Shouldn’t Be a Party Issue I’ve Said This Over and Over” 2025-02-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 Lori Chavez-DeremerWorkforce InvestmentJob SeekersEducationWorkforce DevelopmentAmerican workerBipartisan supportDepartment of LaborRetireesEducation and Workforce https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441570/sc-state-rep-guffey-r-testifies-id-like-nothing-more-than-to-be-proven-wrong https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441570_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441570_video_v3.mp4 SC State Rep. Guffey (R) Testifies: “I’d Like Nothing More Than to Be Proven Wrong” SC State Rep. Guffey (R) Testifies in the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Children’s Safety in the Digital Era 2025-02-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 140 South CarolinaState Representative GuffeyBig TechChildren's safetyOnline safetySex extortionGavinMark ZuckerbergSection 230Digital era https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441571/sound-transit-ceo-candidate-details-remain-confidential-amid-calls-to-publicize-names https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441571_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441571_video_v3.mp4 Sound Transit CEO Candidate Details Remain Confidential Amid Calls to Publicize Names (The Center Square) – The Seattle area’s public transit agency is keeping candidate details confidential amid its search for its next permanent CEO, but transit advocates are calling for a transparent and public-involved process. Sound Transit narrowed down its list of candidates for the CEO position to five. However, details about most of the candidates have remained undisclosed from the public.The lone exception is King County Executive Dow Constantine, who also serves as a board member for Sound Transit. During the Sound Transit Executive Special Meeting, Constantine confirmed he is pursuing the CEO position as he is finishing up his fourth term as county lead and not running for reelection this year. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_905b8246-ee48-11ef-9261-73ebf794fc1c.html 2025-02-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 308 Sound TransitCEO searchpublic transitDow ConstantineSeattle subwayhiring processThe Center Squarebusinesssquare icon https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441572/pce-report-inflation-not-cooling-as-fast-as-everyone-hoped https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441572_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441572_video_v3.mp4 PCE Report: Inflation Not Cooling as Fast as Everyone Hoped Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss inflation and the latest PCE report on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-02-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 701 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguypersonal consumption expendituresinflationconsumer pricesfederal reserveinterest ratescooling demandConsumer Price Indexsupply shockshousing pricesenergy pricescapital investmentseconomic survey https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441573/pritzker-invokes-nazi-references-criticizing-trump-during-budget-speech https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441573_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441573_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker invokes Nazi references, criticizing Trump, during budget speech The last portion of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's 2025 State of the State and budget address included Pritzker invoking Nazis when criticizing President Donald Trump. 2025-02-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 345 J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpIllinoisNazi referencesBudget speechNazi marchSkokie IllinoisFirst AmendmentHolocaust survivorsAbraham Lincolnconstitutional republicCounter protest https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441574/pritzker-promises-balanced-illinois-budget-with-modest-spending-increases https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441574_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441574_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker promises ‘balanced’ Illinois budget with ‘modest’ spending increases Moments from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's 2025 State of the State and budget address Wednesday in Springfield. 2025-02-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 166 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisState BudgetFiscal PolicyEconomic GrowthGovernment SpendingTax RevenuePublic EducationPension PaymentsHealthcare CoverageDebt PaydownIllinois Governor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441575/pritzker-calls-to-tighten-illinois-belt-repeatedly-invokes-nazis-in-attack-on-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441575_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441575_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker calls to tighten Illinois' belt, repeatedly invokes Nazis in attack on Trump Moments from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's 2025 State of the State and budget address delivered in Springfield Wednesday. 2025-02-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 86 J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpIllinoisState BudgetState of the StateNazitariffsinflationIllinois governor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441576/pennsylvania-state-senator-coleman-r-presses-passhe-chancellor-on-dei-orders https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441576_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441576_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania State Senator Coleman (R) Presses PASSHE Chancellor on DEI Orders Pennsylvania State Senator Coleman (R) presses PASSHE Chancellor on DEI orders 2025-02-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 251 PennsylvaniaSenator ColemanPASSHEDiversityEquityInclusionHigher EducationUniversityExecutive OrdersFederal Funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441577/pennsylvania-state-rep-kutz-r-talks-first-time-homebuyer-down-payment-grants https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441577_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441577_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania State Rep. Kutz (R) Talks First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Grants Pennsylvania State Representative Kutz (R) discusses was to provide new homebuyers with relief at the February 18th Appropriations hearing. 2025-02-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 139 PennsylvaniaState Representative KutzFirst Time Homebuyerstax cutsrealty transfer taxtax deductionhome ownershipclosing costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441578/it-makes-no-sense-rep-kail-r-says-of-shapiros-energy-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441578_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441578_video_v3.mp4 ‘It Makes No Sense’ Rep. Kail (R) Says Of Shapiro’s Energy Policies Pennsylvania State Representative Josh Kail (R) criticizes Shapiro's approach to energy in the state during the February 18th Appropriations hearing 2025-02-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 129 Josh KailJosh ShapiroEnergy PolicyManufacturing JobsPennsylvaniaPennsylvania PoliticsRegional Greenhouse Gas InitiativeNatural GasState GovernmentAppropriations Hearing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441579/are-dangerous-chinese-vapes-flooding-the-us-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441579_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441579_video_v3.mp4 Are Dangerous Chinese Vapes Flooding the U.S. Market? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Rich Mariano, former Assistant Director for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. They discuss the prevalence of unregulated Chinese made vapes in the market and what could be done about them. 2025-02-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 586 Chinese vapesvaping dangersvape regulationsRich MarianoCasey HarperATFnicotineFDALaw enforcementVaping issuesTobacco harm reductionRichard MarianosLocal law enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441580/president-trump-momentous-decisions-are-being-made-by-companies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441580_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441580_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “Momentous Decisions Are Being Made by Companies” President Trump: “Momentous Decisions Are Being Made by Companies” 2025-02-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Donald TrumpPresident TrumpUnited StatesCompany DecisionsTax IncentivesEconomic IncentivesCar Plants https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441581/president-trump-from-all-over-the-world-that-are-absolute-stone-cold-criminals https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441581_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441581_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “From All Over the World That Are Absolute Stone-Cold Criminals” President Trump: “From All Over the World That Are Absolute Stone-Cold Criminals” 2025-02-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 Donald TrumpJoe Bidenborder securityborder patrolimmigrationcriminal immigrationTom HomanKristi NoemMar-a-Lago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441582/washington-gop-state-rep-matt-marshall-on-sb-5382 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441582_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441582_video_v3.mp4 Washington GOP State Rep. Matt Marshall on SB 5382 Dubbed by critics as the initiative killer bill, it passed a Senate Committee today 2/18/25. 2025-02-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 Matt MarshallWashington StateSB 5382initiative processpolitical initiativesstate legislationgun rightselected officials https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441583/seattle-mayor-bruce-harrell-to-defend-our-people-and-our-rights https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441583_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441583_video_v3.mp4 Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell: “To Defend Our People and Our Rights” Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell: “To Defend Our People and Our Rights” 2/18/25 2025-02-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 Bruce HarrellSeattleWashingtonCity valuesCity policiesFederal actions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441584/seattle-mayor-bruce-harrell-warning-against-potential-impacts-by-the-trump-administration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441584_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441584_video_v3.mp4 Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell Warning Against Potential Impacts by the Trump Administration Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell Warning Against Potential Impacts by the Trump Administration. 02/18/25 2025-02-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 90 Bruce HarrellSeattleDonald TrumpTrump AdministrationPolitical ImpactsLocal PoliticsLGBTQ+Immigration PolicyRefugee Support https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441585/what-this-weeks-housing-data-wont-tell-us-and-what-it-might https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441585_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441585_video_v3.mp4 What This Week’s Housing Data Won’t Tell Us – And What It Might Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_fb65e208-ec8f-11ef-ae61-670e3f14326f.html 2025-02-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 661 Chris KrugOrphe DivounguyThe Center Squarehousing marketmortgage rateshome salesjobless claimsbuilding permitsexisting home salesconsumer sentimenthousing startsreal estateeconomic newshousing inventorynew listings https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441586/illinois-democrat-to-republican-you-said-too-much-focus-on-equity https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441586_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441586_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Democrat to Republican: “You Said Too Much Focus On Equity?” Illinois Democrat to Republican: “You Said Too Much Focus On Equity?” 2025-02-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 IllinoisEquityExcellenceChicago Public SchoolsLegislatureGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441587/sec-of-sate-rubio-nation-thats-always-sought-peace https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441587_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441587_video_v3.mp4 SEC. Of Sate Rubio: “Nation That’s Always Sought Peace” SEC. Of Sate Rubio: “Nation That’s Always Sought Peace” Jerusalem 2/16/25 2025-02-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 70 Marco RubioSecretary of StateIsraelJerusalemUS Foreign PolicyMiddle EastUS AlliesIsrael SupportInternational Relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441588/president-trump-on-ukraine-war-it-started-because-we-had-an-incompetent-president https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441588_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441588_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Ukraine War: “It Started Because We Had an Incompetent President” President Trump: “It Started Because We Had an Incompetent President”. Palm Beach, FL 2/16/25 2025-02-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Donald TrumpJoe BidenUkraine warPresident TrumpPalm Beach FloridapoliticalGeorge BushBarack Obama https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441589/president-trump-you-know-theyve-been-fighting-a-long-time https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441589_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441589_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “You Know They’ve Been Fighting a Long Time” President Trump: “You Know They’ve Been Fighting a Long Time”. Palm Beach, FL 2/16/25 2025-02-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Donald TrumpUkraine conflictmilitaryforeign policySteve Witkoffpolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441590/illinois-politicians-spar-over-equity-in-education https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441590_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441590_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Politicians Spar Over Equity in Education Illinois state Reps. Blaine Wilhour, R-Beecher City, and Will Davis, D-Homewood, debate the priorities of "excellence" versus "equity" during an education hearing. 2025-02-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 398 equity in educationIllinoisstate governmentIllinois politicianseducation systemstate fundingeducational spendingPublic PolicyEducationSouth SuburbsSouthern IllinoisExcellence in Education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441591/pritzker-to-deliver-proposed-illinois-budget-amid-mounting-spending-pressures https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441591_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441591_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker to deliver proposed Illinois budget amid mounting spending pressures Separately, Illinois state Sen. Robert Martwick, D-Chicago, and state Sens. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, and Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, discuss what they want to hear from Gov. J.B. Pritzker for his budget address set for Wednesday. 2025-02-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 131 J.B. PritzkerRobert MartwickSue RezinChapin RoseIllinois budgetstate budgetIllinoisbudget addressfederal fundingstate fundingspending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441592/trump-signs-order-forcing-agencies-to-work-with-doge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441592_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441592_video_v3.mp4 Trump Signs Order Forcing Agencies to Work With DOGE (The Center Square) – Billionaire Elon Musk joined President Donald Trump in the oval office Tuesday as the president signed an executive order requiring federal agencies to work with Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE. The order will require federal agencies to work with DOGE to significantly reduce their labor force. A White House fact sheet, first reported by Semafor, says the order requires agencies hire “no more than one employee for every four employees” that are fired, with some exceptions, including for public safety and law enforcement. DOGE and Musk have dominated the news cycle since Trump took office by exposing an onslaught of controversial federal spending, most notably as USAID, an agency that has been all but destroyed since Trump took office. 2025-02-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 599 Donald TrumpElon MuskExecutive OrderDOGEGovernment EfficiencyFederal SpendingGovernment ReformDepartment of Homeland SecurityKristi NoemFEMAillegal immigrationTren de AraguaLaken RileyTax cutsUsaid https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441593/washington-in-focus-or-senator-insists-controversial-remarks-taken-out-of-context https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441593_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441593_video_v3.mp4 Washington in Focus | Senator Insists Controversial Remarks Taken Out of Context (The Center Square) – Washington State Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, is standing by comments he made last week to a Fox News reporter about 13-year-old children making their own health care decisions without parents’ knowledge or consent. Pedersen’s comments went viral, drawing millions of views and reposts on social media. Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency under President Donald Trump, even got involved in a social media exchange over the quote. “Kids over 13 have the complete right to make their own decisions about their mental health care,” Pedersen said during a Feb. 5 television interview. “Parents don’t have a right to have notice, they don’t have a right to have consent about that.” 2025-02-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 WashingtonWashington stateparents' rightshealth careparental rightsWA SenatorSenate Bill 5181House Bill 1296gender-affirming careparental consentstate lawmedical proceduresWashington in Focuspublic educationAbortion https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441594/bipartisan-push-renewed-to-end-death-by-incarceration-sentences-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441594_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441594_video_v3.mp4 Bipartisan Push Renewed to End ‘Death by Incarceration’ Sentences in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – In Pennsylvania, it’s possible to be convicted of murder and receive a life sentence without parole without ever having harmed another person. This is how the state’s felony murder charge, also known as murder two or second-degree murder, works. And some lawmakers think it should change. House Judiciary Committee Chair Rep. Tim Briggs, D-King of Prussia, is re-introducing a bill that would allowing the possibility for parole after 25 years of the sentence has been served. 2025-02-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 315 Pennsylvania in FocusMark Fogelprisoner exchangeRussiaRussian labor campDonald Trumpdiplomatic relationsNicholas MaduroPresident MaduroThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441595/trump-orders-agencies-work-with-doge-and-former-illinois-speaker-convicted-on-10-corruption-charges https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441595_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441595_video_v3.mp4 Trump Orders Agencies Work With DOGE & Former Illinois Speaker Convicted on 10 Corruption Charges Billionaire Elon Musk joined President Donald Trump in the oval office Tuesday as the president signed an executive order requiring federal agencies to work with Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE. Border Czar Tom Homan says information indicates the FBI may have a leak after details of an immigration enforcement operation were leaked to the media. President Donald Trump has promised to lower prices and open up domestic energy production, but his recent tariff threats have raised the question: can Trump really lower energy prices? And more... 2025-02-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 Donald TrumpDOGEIllinoisCorruptionElon MuskFederal spendingGovernment wasteHousing marketReal estateMortgage ratesTrade TariffsEnergy pricesImmigrationFBIJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441596/vice-president-vance-free-speech-i-fear-is-in-retreat https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441596_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441596_video_v3.mp4 Vice President Vance: “Free Speech I Fear Is in Retreat” Vice President Vance: “In Britain and Across Europe Free Speech I Fear Is in Retreat” 2025-02-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 91 JD VanceFree SpeechBritainEuropeAbortion ClinicAdam Smith ConnorBuffer Zones LawSafe Access ZonesScottish GovernmentThought CrimeGovernmentPrivate PrayerBritish Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441597/vice-president-vance-you-uphold-the-principle-or-you-dont https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441597_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441597_video_v3.mp4 Vice President Vance: “You Uphold the Principle or You Don’t” Vice President Vance: “You either Uphold the Principle or You Don’t” 2025-02-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 J. D. VanceVice President VanceEuropean leadersDemocracyPolitical principlesMunich Security ConferenceFuturePeople's voice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441598/rfk-jr-a-healthy-person-has-a-thousand-dreams-a-sick-person-only-has-one https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441598_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441598_video_v3.mp4 RFK Jr: “A Healthy Person Has a Thousand Dreams. A Sick Person Only Has One” RFK Jr: “A Healthy Person Has a Thousand Dreams a Sick Person Only Has One” The White House 2/13/25 2025-02-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 RFK JrDonald TrumpAmerican DreamAmerican StrengthHealthHealthcareMilitary Industrial ComplexTotalitarianismConstitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441599/president-trump-our-public-health-system-has-squandered-the-trust-of-our-citizens https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441599_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441599_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “Our Public Health System Has Squandered the Trust of Our Citizens” President Trump: “our public health system has squandered the trust of our citizens" 2025-02-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Donald TrumpPublic Health SystemFood SupplyDangerous ChemicalsAmerican PeopleChronic DiseaseTrust https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441600/inflation-rises-in-latest-data https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441600_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441600_video_v3.mp4 Inflation Rises in Latest Data (The Center Square) – Prices rose more than expected last month, newly released inflation data shows. The Consumer Price Index, a leading marker of inflation, rose 0.5% in January, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The January increase contributed to a 3% increase in the last 12 months, the highest level since June. The rising cost of shelter drove much of the increase. 2025-02-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 378 InflationInflation RiseCPIShelter CostsHousing CostsEnergy PricesGas PricesInterest CostsFederal Interest RateBidenTrumpTrade DealsTariffsDomestic DrillingEnergy Costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441601/newsom-signs-trump-proofing-lawsuit-funding-bills-after-meeting-trump-congress-for-aid https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441601_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441601_video_v3.mp4 Newsom signs 'Trump-proofing' lawsuit funding bills after meeting Trump, Congress for aid (The Center Square) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bills authorizing $50 million in legal funding for lawsuits against the Trump administration and deportation defense of illegal immigrants. Newsom signed the bills after returning from Washington, D.C., to seek relief funding from Congress and the White House, puzzling Congressional Republicans who would have to vote to pass a federal aid package. 2025-02-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 504 Gavin NewsomDonald TrumpFederal AidState SpendingCalifornia WildfiresVoter IDEconomic ImpactLos AngelesEviction MoratoriumCOVID-19Property TaxForest ManagementRentMansion Tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441602/sen-grassley-r-ia-patel-has-spent-his-whole-career-fighting-for-righteous-causes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441602_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441602_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Grassley (R-IA): “Patel Has Spent His Whole Career Fighting for Righteous Causes” Senator Charles E. Grassley a republican from Iowa: “Patel Has Spent His Whole Career Fighting for Righteous Causes” 2025-02-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Chuck GrassleyRepublican PartyU.S. SenateFighting for JusticePublic DefenderCongressional StafferLegal System https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441603/sec-of-defense-pete-hegseth-great-to-see-from-the-leader-of-nato https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441603_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441603_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Of Defense Pete Hegseth: “Great to See From the Leader of NATO” Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth: “Which Is Great to See From the Leader of NATO” 2025-02-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Pete HegsethNATONATO LeaderStrategic ObjectivesNuclear AggressionPolitical Affairs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441604/sen-dick-durbin-d-il-this-is-not-the-only-time-mr-patel-misled-the-committee https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441604_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441604_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL): “This is not the only time Mr. Patel misled the committee” Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL): “This is not the only time Mr Patel misled the committee” 2025-02-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Dick DurbinSenate committeeMr PatelMisleadingU.S. SenateElon Musk https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441605/sen-sheldon-whitehouse-d-ri-this-patel-guy-will-come-back-to-haunt-you https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441605_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441605_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) “This Patel Guy Will Come Back to Haunt You” Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) “So Mark My Words This Patel Guy Will Come Back to Haunt You” 2025-02-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Sheldon WhitehouseSenatePolitical NewsNominationTrump Russia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441606/illinois-in-focus-or-jury-convicts-former-speaker-madigan-on-10-corruption-related-charges https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441606_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441606_video_v3.mp4 Illinois in Focus | Jury Convicts Former Speaker Madigan on 10 Corruption-Related Charges (The Center Square) – Longtime former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was convicted Wednesday on 10 corruption-related charges, but the jury could not reach a unanimous decision on an overarching racketeering conspiracy. The jury also deadlocked on all six counts that Madigan's codefendant, Michael McClain, was charged with. Madigan, 82, was charged in March 2022 with 23 counts of bribery, racketeering and official misconduct in connection with a scheme that federal prosecutors referred to as "Madigan Enterprise." Codefendant Michael McClain was charged in six of those counts. 2025-02-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Michael MadiganIllinois HouseCorruption Trialcorruption chargespolitical corruptionjury dutyIllinois lawethics reformstate politicsRICO lawsjury deliberationprosecutorsEdmund ChangRod BlagojevichChris Welch https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441607/border-czar-says-fbi-members-seem-to-have-leaked-immigration-operations-to-media https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441607_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441607_video_v3.mp4 Border czar says FBI members seem to have leaked immigration operations to media (The Center Square) - Border Czar Tom Homan says information indicates the FBI may have leaked details of an immigration enforcement operation to the media, thereby “putting officers at risk.” He says the U.S. Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into the matter and may criminally prosecute the responsible individuals. “[The Attorney General’s office] has promised not only will this person lose their job and pension, but they will go to jail,” said Homan in a televised interview Monday on Fox, where he also noted the possibility of an “ambush” due to the leaking of operational details. 2025-02-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 473 FBITom Homanimmigration operationsmedia leakscriminal investigationJustice Departmentlaw enforcementICE deportationssanctuary lawsCalifornia billNew Yorkconvicted criminalsstate income taxesstate sales taxescity sales taxes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441608/hopes-for-rural-health-care-in-pennsylvania-pinned-on-student-loan-repayment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441608_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441608_video_v3.mp4 Hopes for Rural Health Care in Pennsylvania Pinned on Student Loan Repayment (The Center Square) – Health care workers willing to work in Pennsylvania’s underserved rural regions could get some help repaying student loans. This after the House Healthcare Committee renewed its drive to incentivize medical workers to live and work in rural areas of the state through student debt repayment. The committee voted unanimously to pass House Bill 157 last week to the chamber floor. The legislation would allow medical facilities to apply for grants to pass on to employees willing to take on a position far from urban centers. 2025-02-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 223 PennsylvaniaRural Health CareStudent Loan RepaymentHouse Bill 157House Healthcare CommitteeMedical FacilitiesChristina LengelKristen SmithMedical WorkersLabor ShortageDepartment of Health https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441609/wa-senator-insists-controversial-remarks-on-parents-rights-taken-out-of-context https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441609_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441609_video_v3.mp4 WA Senator Insists Controversial Remarks on Parents’ Rights Taken Out of Context (The Center Square) – Washington State Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, is standing by comments he made last week to a Fox News reporter about 13-year-old children making their own health care decisions without parents’ knowledge or consent. Pedersen’s comments went viral, drawing millions of views and reposts on social media. Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency under President Donald Trump, even got involved in a social media exchange over the quote. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_086c03d6-e8c8-11ef-a124-93ba3339c796.html 2025-02-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 400 Eliana KerndleCarleen Johnsonparental bill of rightshealthcare decision makinginitiative 2081Washington StateParents Bill of RightsTravis CouturelegislationHouse GOPeducationmental healthcareLet's Go Washington https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441610/texas-ag-demands-info-from-school-districts-over-transgender-athlete-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441610_video_v3.mp4 Texas AG Demands Info From School Districts Over Transgender Athlete Policies The Texas Attorney General’s office is demanding documentation from two school districts over concerns that they are allowing male students to play on female sports teams in violation of state law H.B. 25. Attorney General Ken Paxton’s letters to Dallas and Irving Independent School Districts requested training materials, communications over student eligibility for sports teams, and other information related to staff members who were filmed saying they would allow a biologically male student to play on the girls’ team. “The idea of school district officials turning their backs on female students and sacrificing the integrity of women’s athletics to advance the radical transgender agenda is disgusting, but that seems to be exactly what occurred here,” Paxton said in a news release Thursday. 2025-02-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 410 Texas AGTransgender Athlete PoliciesHB25Dallas ISDIrving ISDschool districtssports policytransgender athletesLGBTQ youth https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441611/washington-state-governor-bob-fergusons-response-to-president-trump-withholding-funds https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441611_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441611_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson’s Response to President Trump Withholding Funds Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson’s Response to President Trump's Executive Orders and Withholding Funds. 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 70 Bob FergusonWashington StateDonald TrumpFederal FundingExecutive OrderDepartment of CommerceClimate Pollution ReductionClean Energy Jobs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441612/press-sec-leavitt-they-will-be-held-accountable https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441612_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441612_video_v3.mp4 Press SEC. Leavitt: “They Will Be Held Accountable” Press SEC. Leavitt: “They Will Be Held Accountable” 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Karoline LeavittPress SecretaryWhite HouseDonald TrumpExecutive OrderAmerican PeopleFEMANYC Migrant Hotels https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441613/department-of-ed-to-ease-oversight-on-federal-funds-for-charter-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441613_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441613_video_v3.mp4 Department of Ed to Ease Oversight on Federal Funds for Charter Schools The Department of Education will support charter schools by withdrawing a federal award program initially issued by the Biden administration and directing over $30 million to the nontraditional public schools, the department said. The Department of Education said it had withdrawn two “notices inviting application” for the State Entity Charter School Grant Program and the Charter Management Organization Grant Program over what it called “burdensome” regulations. The Department also announced it was directing $33 million toward charter schools through the Charter School Program (CSP) competition. The department said the actions better align the agency’s work with President Donald Trump’s executive order calling for the expansion of school choice. 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 426 Department of Educationcharter schoolsfederal fundingschool choiceBiden administrationTrump administrationaward programcharter schooldiversity equity inclusionJoe BidenBrennan Clarrey https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441614/elon-musk-thats-a-fantastic-scenario-for-the-average-american https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441614_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441614_video_v3.mp4 Elon Musk: “That’s a Fantastic Scenario for the Average American” Elon Musk: “That’s a Fantastic Scenario for the Average American”. The White House 2/11/25 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 Elon MuskDonald TrumpEconomic GrowthBudget DeficitInterest RatesInflationMortgageCar PaymentCredit Card BillsStudent DebtWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441615/a-line-in-the-sand-spokane-reaffirms-immigration-stance-amid-federal-pressure https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441615_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441615_video_v3.mp4 A Line in the Sand: Spokane Reaffirms Immigration Stance Amid Federal Pressure (The Center Square) – With a federal crackdown underway, the Spokane City Council fast-tracked a vote Monday to reaffirm state law restricting how much local law enforcement can participate with immigration authorities. The approval followed a last-minute decision to amend Monday’s agenda just hours before the meeting. Originally set for Feb. 24, the progressive majority moved the vote up amid speculation over local enforcement. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_5104da66-e8bc-11ef-91d8-cf3aa0d35822.html 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 419 Spokane City Councilimmigration authoritieslaw enforcementKeep Washington Working Actillegal immigrationfederal fundingDepartment of JusticeUS DOJcouncil member Paul Dillonthe Center Squareinterference with fundingTim ClouserEliana KerndleDonald Trumpexecutive order https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441616/pastor-faces-jail-time-for-helping-homeless https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441616_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441616_video_v3.mp4 Pastor Faces Jail Time for Helping Homeless On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Chris Avell, Pastor at Dad's Place Church in Bryan, Ohio and his lawyer, Jeremy Dys with the First Liberty Institute. They discuss Pastor Chris' legal battle with the city of Bryan over opening his church to the homeless. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 891 Chris AvellJeremy DysFirst Liberty InstituteCasey HarperBryan Ohiozoning violationhomelessnesscriminal chargesFirst LibertyPastor Chriszoning regulationsFirst AmendmentOhio attorney generalplaces of worshipgovernment officials https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441617/pritzker-says-trump-may-be-popular-nationwide-but-not-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441617_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441617_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker says Trump may be popular nationwide, but not in Illinois Separately, President Donald Trump and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker discuss Trump's high approval rating. 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 91 Donald TrumpJ.B. PritzkerApproval RatingPolitical PoliciesIllinois Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441618/federal-officials-hold-a-news-conference-following-madigan-guilty-verdicts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441618_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441618_video_v3.mp4 Federal officials hold a news conference following Madigan guilty verdicts Following the corruption conviction of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, Morris Pasqual, acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, Doug DePodesta, special agent in charge of the FBI in Chicago, and IRS acting special agent in charge Ramsey Covington provide statements and take questions. 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 850 Michael MadiganMorris PasqualDoug DePodestaRamsey CovingtonPublic corruptionBriberyIllinoisIllinois State GovernmentActing U.S. AttorneyNorthern District of IllinoisFBI investigationIRS investigationSentencingAT&T CaseDOJ https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441619/pritzker-proud-to-join-lawsuit-against-trump-over-federal-spending-freezes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441619_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441619_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker ‘proud’ to join lawsuit against Trump over federal spending freezes Separately, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, President Donald Trump and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt discuss Trump's efforts to find waste, fraud, abuse and corruption in federal spending. 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 116 J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpKaroline Leavittfederal spendingfraudwastelawsuitspending freezes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441620/illinois-house-gop-demands-ethics-reforms-after-former-speaker-guilty-verdicts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441620_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441620_video_v3.mp4 Illinois House GOP Demands Ethics Reforms After Former Speaker Guilty Verdicts Following the guilty verdicts against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, state Rep. Ryan Spain, R-Peoria, provides reaction and a call for ethics reforms. 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 178 IllinoisRyan SpainMichael Madiganethics reformsguilty verdictsComed bribery scandalChris Welch https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441621/press-sec-leavitt-trump-and-elon-musk-have-been-incredibly-transparent-on-what-doge-is-doing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441621_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441621_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “Trump and Elon Musk Have Been Incredibly Transparent on What DOGE Is Doing” Press Secretary Leavitt: “Trump and Elon Musk Have Been Incredibly Transparent on What DOGE Is Doing” 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441622/rep-jack-r-ga-62percent-of-americans-want-democrats-in-congress-to-work-with-us https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441622_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441622_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Jack (R-GA): “62% of Americans Want Democrats in Congress to Work With Us” Rep. Jack (R-Ga): “62% of Americans Want Democrats in Congress to Work With Us” 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Jack BergmanDonald TrumpCongressDemocratsRepublicansBipartisan supportGovernmentEconomic plan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441623/rep-michael-cloud-r-tx-the-largest-money-laundering-scheme-in-history https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441623_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441623_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Michael Cloud (R-TX): “The Largest Money Laundering Scheme in History” Representative Michael Cloud a republican from Texas: “The Largest Money Laundering Scheme in History”. U.S. House 2/12/25 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Michael CloudMoney LaunderingWasteFraudAbuseTaxpayer DollarsGovernment SpendingUS House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441624/president-trump-were-going-to-have-gaza-we-dont-have-to-buy-theres-nothing-to-buy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441624_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441624_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “We’re Going to Have Gaza. We Don’t Have to Buy. There's Nothing to Buy” President Trump: “We’re Going to Have Gaza We Don’t Have to Buy Theres Nothing to Buy”. The White House 2/11/25 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Donald TrumpGazaMiddle EastWhite HouseWar Torn AreaJobs in Middle EastHaving Gaza https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441625/king-abdullah-ii-i-finally-see-somebody-that-could-take-us-across-the-finish-line https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441625_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441625_video_v3.mp4 King Abdullah II: “I Finally See Somebody That Could Take Us Across the Finish Line” King Abdullah II: “I Finally See Somebody That Could Take Us Across the Finish Line”. The White House 2/11/25 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 King Abdullah IIDonald TrumpMiddle EastUS RelationsPolitical StabilityPeace ProcessInternational Relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441626/president-trump-saving-200000-young-children-from-the-gaza-strip https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441626_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441626_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “Saving 200,000 Young Children from the Gaza Strip” President Trump: “The King Just Made a Statement I Didn’t Ask Him to Do That”. The White House 2/11/25 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Donald TrumpKing of JordanGaza StripSaving ChildrenInternational RelationsWhite HouseJordanEgyptForeign Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441627/is-the-housing-market-crashing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441627_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441627_video_v3.mp4 Is the Housing Market Crashing? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the housing market as we round the corner into the buying and selling season on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 682 housing marketmortgage rateshome affordabilityhome salesbuyer behaviorreal estateOrphe DivounguyChris Krughousing wealthrent costsFirst American Propertiespurchase applications https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441628/derek-schmidt-r-ks-200000-pages-of-regulatory-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441628_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441628_video_v3.mp4 Derek Schmidt (R-KS): “200,000 Pages of Regulatory Law" Derek Schmidt (R-KS): “They’re Worried About What It Means for Their Day-To-Day Lives” 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 86 Derek Schmidtregulatory lawKansasU.S. Housefederal registergovernment regulationAmerican dreamregulatory studiesGeorge Washington Universityjustice gorsuch https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441629/president-trump-can-you-believe-it-a-paper-straw-is-number-one-trending-for-3-days https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441629_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441629_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “Can You Believe It a Paper Straw Is Number One Trending for 3 Days” President Trump: “Can You Believe It a Paper Straw Is Number One Trending for 3 Days” 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Donald TrumpPaper StrawsPlastic StrawsFederal GovernmentConsumer Satisfaction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441630/rep-nadler-d-ny-elon-musk-is-systematically-knocking-down-agency-after-agency https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441630_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441630_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Nadler (D-NY): “Elon Musk is Systematically Knocking Down Agency After Agency” Rep. Nadler (D-NY): “Unprecedented Access to Our Most Sensitive and Personal Data”. US House 2/11/25. 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 100 Elon MuskJerry NadlerData securityGovernment dataRule of lawFederal Aviation Administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441631/president-trump-we-make-some-of-the-finest-cars-in-the-world https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441631_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441631_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “We Make Some of the Finest Cars in the World” President Trump: “We Make Some of the Finest Cars in the World”. The White House 2/10/25. 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Donald TrumpCar TariffsUS EconomyTrade AgreementImport Tariffs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441632/will-rfk-jr-be-confirmed-by-the-us-senate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441632_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441632_video_v3.mp4 Will RFK Jr. Be Confirmed by the U.S. Senate? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Thérèse Boudreaux, Congressional Reporter for The Center Square. They discuss RFK Jr.'s contentious confirmation hearings and the campaign finances of some of his most ardent opponents. 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 392 RFK JrUS SenateCongressional HearingsCasey HarperTherese BoudreauxSheldon WhitehouseMichael BennetBernie SandersRFKcampaign contributionsfinancial stakeVaccine SafetyCovid VaccineCenter SquareRon Wyden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441633/wa-state-rep-travis-couture-r-on-enforcing-initiative-2081 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441633_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441633_video_v3.mp4 WA State Rep. Travis Couture (R) on Enforcing Initiative 2081 WA State Rep. Travis Couture (R) on Enforcing Initiative 2081 the Parents Bill of Rights 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Travis CoutureWashington StateInitiative 2081Parents Bill of Rightsparentingfamily rightsWashington State legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441634/spokane-city-council-meeting-halted-after-exceeding-capacity-for-immigration-vote https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441634_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441634_video_v3.mp4 Spokane City Council Meeting Halted After Exceeding Capacity for Immigration Vote Learn more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_5104da66-e8bc-11ef-91d8-cf3aa0d35822.html 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 223 SpokaneSpokane WashingtonCity Council MeetingImmigration PolicyOver CapacityPublic ForumDeportationundocumented neighborsSanctuary city https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441635/economic-growth-to-slow-further-inflation-fears-may-be-overblown https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441635_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441635_video_v3.mp4 Economic Growth to Slow Further, Inflation Fears May Be Overblown Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_2fb47614-e722-11ef-b87c-5b36ecacef79.html 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 668 Chris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday EconomicsThe Center SquareConsumer Price IndexInflation Expectationsinflationproducer price indexinterest ratehousing affordabilityJerome PowellFed Chairpolicy makingEnergy PricesFood Prices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441636/secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-we-welcome-doge-to-the-pentagon https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441636_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441636_video_v3.mp4 Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth: "We Welcome DOGE to the Pentagon" Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks to reporters about DOGE on February 11th, 2025 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 76 Pete HegsethSecretary of DefenseDepartment of DefenseDOGEElon MuskPentagonMilitary SpendingDefense budgetGovernment wasteWarfighterWeapon systems https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441637/secdef-pete-hegseth-you-always-want-more-but-we-live-in-fiscally-constrained-times https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441637_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441637_video_v3.mp4 SecDef Pete Hegseth: “You Always Want More, but We Live In Fiscally Constrained Times” Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks to reporters in Germany on February 11th, 2025 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Pete HegsethSecretary of DefenseDefense BudgetFiscal ResponsibilityNational SecurityUS MilitaryTaxpayer DollarsCapital Hill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441638/washington-bill-would-bolster-shield-law-for-abortions-and-gender-procedures https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441638_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441638_video_v3.mp4 Washington Bill Would Bolster ‘Shield Law’ for Abortions & Gender Procedures (The Center Square) – A bill introduced in the Washington State Legislature this session would bolster an existing law that seeks to shield individuals receiving or providing “protected health care services,” such as abortion or gender reassignment procedures on minors. In 2023, the state Legislature enacted what is known as the Shield Law, which restricts the ability of courts and law enforcement to either issue or enforce any subpoenas, warrants, or extradition for civil or criminal liability related to “protected health services” as defined by state law. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_56479a40-e7ea-11ef-95ed-5b388298696e.html 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 456 Washington Stateshield lawabortiongender reassignmentprotected healthcareSenate Bill 5632abortion procedureslaw enforcementparental consentstate officialsEliana KerndleTJ Martinellunderage individualstaxpayer dollars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441639/pennsylvania-aclu-pushes-schools-to-block-immigration-enforcement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441639_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441639_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania ACLU Pushes Schools to Block Immigration Enforcement The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania is asking school leaders in the state to resist federal immigration enforcement agency actions on school grounds after the Trump administration rescinded guidance preventing enforcement efforts near schools. While While President Donald Trump's directives would allow ICE agents to enter school property, there have been no reported cases of them doing so to date. The ACLU of Pennsylvania requested school superintendents, CEOS and directors in a letter this week to block Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents from entering schools, accessing information or having contact with students or staff. 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 490 Pennsylvania ACLUImmigration EnforcementTrump Administrationschool districtsimmigration officersEducation in Focusadministrative warrantsjudicial warrantsdeportation policyfamily separationTom Homan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441640/us-house-testimony-keep-your-eye-on-the-ball-and-your-ball-should-be-me https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441640_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441640_video_v3.mp4 U.S. House Testimony: “Keep Your Eye on the Ball and Your Ball Should Be Me” Witness Wade: “Keep Your Eye on the Ball and Your Ball Should Be Me”. US House 2/11/25. 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 U.S. HousetestimonyAmerican peoplemoral goalElon MuskDonald Trumpgovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441641/pritzker-criticizes-metal-tariffs-trump-says-will-bring-steel-jobs-back-to-us https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441641_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441641_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker criticizes metal tariffs Trump says will bring steel jobs back to U.S. Separately Monday, President Donald Trump, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Trump’s appointed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick discuss 25% tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum. 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 196 J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpHoward Lutnickmetal tariffssteel industryamerican jobsinternational tradeeconomic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441642/pennsylvania-house-dem-leader-bradford-says-education-funding-business-tax-cuts-share-priority https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441642_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441642_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania House Dem. Leader Bradford Says Education Funding, Business Tax Cuts Share Priority Pennsylvania House Democratic Leader Matt Bradford says education funding and business tax cuts should take the same priority 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 Matt BradfordPennsylvaniaHouse Democratseducation fundingbusiness taxtax cutseconomic growthgovernmentRepublican partyC&I reductionNOL reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441643/pennsylvania-house-democratic-leader-bradford-says-democrats-will-meet-republicans-halfway https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441643_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441643_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania House Democratic Leader Bradford says Democrats ‘will meet Republicans halfway’ Pennsylvania House Democratic Leader Matt Bradford says "We can continue to have the same fights over and over again. They serve no one's good" 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 Matt BradfordPennsylvaniaHouse DemocratsSenate RepublicansBipartisanBill passingLegislationCompromisePolitical process https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441644/pennsylvania-state-sen-martin-r-for-the-love-of-god-close-the-structural-deficit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441644_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441644_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania State Sen. Martin (R): ‘For the Love of God’ Close the Structural Deficit Pennsylvania State Senator Martin (R) responds to Governor Shapiro's budget proposal 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 PennsylvaniaSenator MartinState BudgetGovernor ShapiroStructural DeficitPennsylvania PoliticsFiscal PolicyBudget NegotiationsGovernment Spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441645/pennsylvania-senate-president-pro-tem-ward-r-budget-plan-leaves-kids-trapped-in-failing-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441645_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441645_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tem Ward (R): Budget Plan Leaves Kids ‘Trapped’ in Failing Schools Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R) responds to Governor Shapiro's budget proposal 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 Kim WardPennsylvaniabudget proposaleducation systemfailing schoolsschool fundingGovernor Shapiro https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441646/rep-neguse-d-co-youre-comfortable-with-a-democratic-president-retaining-that-authority https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441646_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441646_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Neguse (D-CO): “You’re Comfortable With a Democratic President Retaining That Authority?” Representative Joe Neguse a democrat from Colorado: “This Is a Far Cry From That in My Humble Opinion” 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Joe NeguseDemocratic PresidentFederal EmployeesPresidential AuthorityArticle One Branch https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441647/rep-cline-r-va-several-examples-where-hardworking-men-and-women-struggling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441647_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441647_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Cline (R-VA): “Several Examples Where Hardworking Men and Women Struggling” Representative Ben Cline a republican in Virginia: “Several Examples Where Hardworking Men and Women Struggling” 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 76 Ben ClineBiden AdministrationEnergy RegulationsAppliance CostsEconomic ImpactGovernment Regulations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441648/rep-raskin-d-md-trump-and-musk-shutting-down-the-agencies-that-help https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441648_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441648_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Raskin (D-MD): Trump & Musk “Shutting Down the Agencies That Help” Representative Jamie Raskin a democrat from Maryland: “They’re Shutting Down the Agencies That Help” 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 109 Jamie RaskinDonald TrumpElon MuskAgency ShutdownsEPAConsumer Financial Protection BureauLabor DepartmentRegulationscongresslegislating https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441649/can-president-trump-lower-gas-prices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441649_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441649_video_v3.mp4 Can President Trump Lower Gas Prices? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for the Center Square, is joined by Daniel Turner, Founder and Executive Director of Power the Future. They discuss what impact presidential policy can have on the price you pay at the pump. 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 708 gas pricesenergy policyTrump AdministrationBiden Administrationoil productionfree marketoil and gas industryDaniel TurnerCasey Harpereconomicsfossil fuel industrytariffsprice gougingcapitalismoil companies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441650/wa-attorney-general-brown-files-lawsuit-against-trump-executive-order https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441650_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441650_video_v3.mp4 WA Attorney General Brown Files Lawsuit Against Trump Executive Order WA Attorney General Nick Brown (D) files lawsuit against President Trump's Executive Order on youth gender reassignment surgery 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 Nick BrownWashington Attorney GenerallawsuitDonald Trumpexecutive ordergender reassignmentfederal courtWashington Stategender affirming https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441651/two-seattle-schools-levies-to-be-voted-on-amid-some-unfavorable-survey-results https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441651_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441651_video_v3.mp4 Two Seattle Schools Levies to Be Voted on Amid Some Unfavorable Survey Results (The Center Square) – The fate of two levies from Seattle Public Schools will be determined on Tuesday by Seattle voters, amid recent survey results showing that parents of former students were dissatisfied with the quality of the education their children received. Currently, Seattle Public Schools’ current tax rate is $1.85 per $1,000 of assessed property value. This includes the three-year Educational Programs and Operations Levy, the six-year Building Excellence VI Capital Levy, and the continuing Building, Technology and Academics Capital Levy approved in 2022. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_89b7056a-e7ee-11ef-a47a-bf8c23728a96.html 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 322 SeattlePublic Schoolsschool operationsspecial educationschool renovationsschool fundingschool boardeducationK-12 educationschool choicethe center squareEliana KerndoleSpencer Pauleyspencer lindquist https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441652/president-trump-i-hate-to-see-all-these-young-people-being-killed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441652_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441652_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “I Hate to See All These Young People Being Killed” President Trump: “I Hate to See All These Young People Being Killed” 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 18 Donald TrumpUkraineRussiaUkraine-Russia warWar casualtiesPeace formula https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441653/president-trump-we-have-the-strongest-border-weve-had-in-many-years https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441653_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441653_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “We Have the Strongest Border We’ve Had in Many Years” President Trump: “We Have the Strongest Border We’ve Had in Many Years” 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Donald TrumpBorder SecurityUS BorderBorder ControlBorderDeportationCrime https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441654/president-trump-our-government-has-not-functioned-properly-for-many-many-years https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441654_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441654_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “Our Government Has Not Functioned Properly for Many Many Years” President Trump: “Our Government Has Not Functioned Properly for Many Many Years” 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Donald TrumpGovernment WasteGovernment FraudGovernment AbuseTreasuriesUS AIDMilitary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441655/legislators-split-on-whether-doge-should-come-to-illinois-with-dollar3-billion-deficit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441655_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441655_video_v3.mp4 Legislators split on whether DOGE should come to Illinois with $3 billion deficit Separately, Illinois state Reps. Marcus Evans, Jr., D-Chicago, Amy Elik, R-Alton and Chris Miller, R-Oakland, discuss whether Illinois should have a Department of Government Efficiency effort similar to what the Trump administration is doing for federal agencies. 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Marcus Evans Jr.Amy ElikChris MillerIllinoisIllinois governmentstate representativesbudget deficitgovernment efficiencyDonald TrumpElon Musk https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441656/pritzker-signs-illinois-law-requiring-gun-confiscation-in-orders-of-protection https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441656_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441656_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker signs Illinois law requiring gun confiscation in orders of protection Monday in Chicago, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs House Bill 4144, known as Karina's Law, that requires police to confiscate firearms from subjects of orders of protection. State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, and Maralea Negron with The Network Advocating Against Domestic Violence discuss the bill. Illinois State Rifle Association's Ed Sullivan provides The Center Square with reaction. 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 144 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisgun controlgun lawMaura Hirschauergun confiscationdomestic violenceorders of protectionKarina's LawEd Sullivan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441657/black-health-advocacy-group-calls-for-more-illinois-tax-dollars-for-hiv-care https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441657_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441657_video_v3.mp4 Black health advocacy group calls for more Illinois tax dollars for HIV care Black Leadership Advocacy Coalition for Healthcare Equity along with State Reps. Ammons and Slaughter call for more funding sent to black lead HIV care organizations. 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 IllinoisHIV careHealth equityCreola HamptonCarol AmmonsHIV fundingBlack healthHealth advocacyMinority health https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441658/january-jobs-report-143000-jobs-added https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441658_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441658_video_v3.mp4 January Jobs Report: 143,000 Jobs Added Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the jobs report on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 610 jobs reporteconomic analysisemployment ratejob sectorChris KrugOrphe DivounguyThe Center SquareEveryday Economicsgovernment sectorconstruction sectorhealthcarehospitality https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441659/skill-games-tax-riles-biggest-supporters-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441659_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441659_video_v3.mp4 Skill Games Tax Riles Biggest Supporters in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – Few legislators want to see games of skill regulated and taxed more than Pennsylvania Sen. Gene Yaw. Yaw, a Republican from Lycoming County, says doing so benefits the small businesses, like veterans clubs and volunteer fire organizations, that supplement their income with the machines. The county is also home to Pennsylvania Skill and Pace-o-Matic, the premier manufacturer of skill games in the state. Advocates have long asked for regulatory legitimacy that recognizes their court-backed distinction within the gaming industry – not a slot machine or a table game or a video gaming terminal or a lottery ticket or an online betting company, but a gambling style in which winning depends not upon chance, but a player’s skill. 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 366 PennsylvaniaSkill GamesTaxRegulationCasino industryPennsylvania lotteryJosh ShapiroSkill gamesTax ratesrevenue source https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441660/illegal-takeover-of-usaid-operations-by-trump-musk-draws-ire-from-democrats https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441660_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441660_video_v3.mp4 ‘Illegal Takeover’ of USAID Operations by Trump, Musk Draws Ire From Democrats (The Center Square) – Foreign aid has become the newest target of the Department of Government Efficiency, with President Donald Trump reportedly planning to merge the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) with the State department. Trump has already made Secretary of State Marco Rubio the acting administrator of USAID and halted the agency’s work via a foreign funding freeze, moves Democratic lawmakers say amount to an “illegal takeover.” The changes follow DOGE leader Elon Musk’s social media announcements over the weekend that Trump is planning on dismantling USAID entirely, a claim that Rubio dismissed Monday when he told reporters that the goal is “not about ending the programs that USAID does per se,” but rather ensuring it operates in a responsible, America-centric way. 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 456 USAIDDonald TrumpElon Muskforeign aidUS spendingGovernment Efficiencyfederal spendingUS national debtforeign grantsfederal workforceexecutive orders https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441661/washington-in-focus-or-dems-approve-bill-to-change-provisions-of-parents-bill-of-rights-initiative https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441661_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441661_video_v3.mp4 Washington in Focus | Dems Approve Bill to Change Provisions of ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ Initiative (The Center Square) – Less than a year after Washington state lawmakers approved a parental rights initiative for those with children enrolled in public schools, majority party Democrats on Wednesday passed a bill out of the Senate that would rewrite provisions of the initiative. Senate Bill 5181 is described as amending the “parents’ bill of rights” initiative to align it with existing law. It would modify the initiative’s notification timeline for criminal acts involving students to reconcile it with Washington’s 48-hour rule, as opposed to immediately. Initiative 2081, adopted by lawmakers in 2024, gave parents and legal guardians of public-school children the right to access information about their child's academic, medical, safety, and law enforcement matters. 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Washington in FocusWashington stateParents' Bill of RightsSenate Bill 5181DemocratsParents' rightsStudent Privacystate lawSenateWashingtonPublic healthcrime victimsexual abuseHouse Bill 1296Vaccines https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441662/shapiros-dollar514b-opening-bid-spends-big-on-pennsylvanias-rise https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441662_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441662_video_v3.mp4 Shapiro’s $51.4B Opening Bid Spends Big on Pennsylvania’s ‘Rise’ (The Center Square) – It's a new year, and with it comes a time-honored tradition in Pennsylvania: the unveiling of the governor's spending proposal. On Tuesday, Gov. Josh Shapiro proffered the biggest one yet: $51.4 billion that critics say spends $3 billion more than what the state can afford. For the administration and its allies, however, it's a mere down payment on the state's education adequacy gap, its crumbling mass transit system and ballooning health care needs for a growing senior population. 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 497 PennsylvaniaJosh ShapiroGovernor Shapirospending proposalbudget negotiationseducation spendingrevenue streameconomic developmentcannabisskill gamesRepublicanDemocratenergy productionSenator Gene YawState government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441663/trade-war-fears-ease-as-trump-pauses-tariffs-after-concessions-from-canada-mexico https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441663_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441663_video_v3.mp4 Trade War Fears Ease as Trump Pauses Tariffs After Concessions From Canada, Mexico (The Center Square) – Major markets pared some losses after President Donald Trump paused his plans for 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada while starting talks with China on a 10% additional tariff over fentanyl smuggling. Trump on Saturday ended decades of duty-free trade between the U.S., Mexico and Canada with a 25% tariff on imported goods from the two countries with a lower 10% tariff on Canadian energy resources. Trump said he'd keep the tariffs in place until the illegal fentanyl trade subsided. He also added a 10% tariff on imports from China over that country's role in producing the chemicals needed to make fentanyl, a powerful opioid blamed for the majority of U.S. overdose deaths. 2025-02-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 427 Donald TrumpTariffsTrade WarCanadaMexicofentanyltrade negotiationsborder securityAmerican TaxesTax ExemptionOnline RetailSheinTemu https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441664/trade-war-fears-ease-as-trump-pauses-tariffs-and-trump-targets-funding-of-radical-indoctrination https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441664_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441664_video_v3.mp4 Trade War Fears Ease as Trump Pauses Tariffs & Trump Targets Funding of ‘Radical Indoctrination’ Major markets pared some losses after President Donald Trump paused his plans for 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada while starting talks with China on a 10% additional tariff over fentanyl smuggling. The National Transportation Safety Administration says the Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines jet over the Potomac River last Wednesday was flying at about 300 feet at the time of the collision, above the permitted flight ceiling. Foreign aid has become the newest target of the Department of Government Efficiency, with President Donald Trump reportedly planning to merge the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) with the State department. And more... 2025-02-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 Donald Trumptrade tariffstrade warChina Tariffsborder securityillegal immigrationgovernment spendingUS AgencyInternational DevelopmentUSAIDeconomic policyK-12 schoolsDepartment of Educationgender ideologyradical indoctrination https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441665/closing-funding-adequacy-gap-a-costly-proposal-for-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441665_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441665_video_v3.mp4 Closing Funding Adequacy Gap a Costly Proposal for Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal aims to build on the inertia begun with last year’s investment in the state’s education system to the tune of $525 million, a figure Republican legislators say is unsustainable. The state's schools are facing a $4.5 billion adequacy gap. The commonwealth’s new adequacy formula determines which schools are behind and by how much, but it does not address where the money comes from. Still, the increase has been touted as the biggest bipartisan achievement of the divided state government. 2025-02-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 483 Josh ShapiroPennsylvaniaeducation fundingschool fundingpublic educationeducation budgetfunding adequacyproperty taxeseducation systemGovernor Shapirospecial educationCenter Squareteacher retirementKristen SmithChristina Lnjo https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441666/newsom-flies-to-dc-seeking-wildfire-relief-after-ca-passes-his-trump-proofing-bills https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441666_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441666_video_v3.mp4 Newsom Flies to D.C. Seeking Wildfire Relief After CA Passes His ‘Trump-Proofing’ Bills (The Center Square) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom is visiting President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. to seek wildfire relief funding just after the state legislature passed bills to fund lawsuits against the Trump administration and deportation defense of illegal immigrants in a Newsom-called “Trump-proofing” special session. Trump has said he supports placing conditions on California wildfire aid, including the adoption of voter identification laws and better water management, and announced that he is seeking a federal investigation into the state’s high speed rail program. 2025-02-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 305 Gavin NewsomDonald Trumpwildfire reliefTrump administrationCaliforniavoter ID lawshigh speed rail https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441667/rep-bresnahan-r-pa-it-takes-only-2-milligrams-of-fentanyl-to-kill-a-person https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441667_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441667_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Bresnahan (R-PA): “It Takes Only 2 Milligrams of Fentanyl to Kill a Person” Rep. Bresnahan (R-PA): "It takes only 2 milligrams of Fentanyl to kill a person" 2025-02-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Rep. BresnahanFentanyl crisisHalt Fentanyl ActDrug overdosePennsylvaniaU.S. House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441668/commonwealth-foundations-president-and-cheif-policy-officer-weighing-in-on-gov-shapiros-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441668_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441668_video_v3.mp4 Commonwealth Foundation's President and Cheif Policy Officer weighing in on Gov. Shapiro's Budget Commonwealth Foundation's President and Cheif Policy Officer weighing in on Gov. Shapiro's Budget 2025-02-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 PennsylvaniaJosh Shapirotax spendingbudget deficittax hikefiscal responsibilitygovernment spendingCommonwealth FoundationNathan BenefieldAndrew Lewis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441669/pritzker-vows-to-fight-trump-republicans-say-democrats-reduced-to-puddle-of-tears https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441669_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441669_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker vows to fight Trump; Republicans say Democrats reduced to ‘puddle of tears’ Separately, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, D-Hillside, and state Reps. Chris Miller, R-Oakland, and Blaine Wilhour, R-Beecher City, talk about the impacts of actions from President Donald Trump. 2025-02-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 138 J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpEmanuel WelchChris MillerBlaine WilhourIllinoisIllinois governmentstate politicsexecutive orderstariffs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441670/newsom-order-amends-rental-price-gouging-rules-worrying-renters-and-owners https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441670_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441670_video_v3.mp4 Newsom Order Amends Rental Price-Gouging Rules, Worrying Renters and Owners (The Center Square) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom Tuesday signed a new wildfire relief executive order ending an anti-price gouging provision that limited the supply rentals in higher-end Los Angeles neighborhoods that fire-displaced families are searching for homes. His order also closed a loophole that did not apply the anti-price-gouging laws to leases greater than one year in duration, which had led to many leases in Los Angeles County being offered at 13 months. 2025-02-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 479 Gavin NewsomCaliforniaLos Angelesprice gougingrental priceswildfire reliefCalifornia legislatureEthics FilingConflict of InterestBehested PaymentsLA CountyFinancial Statements https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441671/illinois-in-focus-or-trumps-doj-sues-illinois-others-over-sanctuary-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441671_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441671_video_v3.mp4 Illinois in Focus | Trump’s DOJ Sues Illinois, Others Over Sanctuary Policies (The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the state of Illinois, the city of Chicago, and local officials alleging they are exacerbating the border crisis and thwarting federal officials with sanctuary city policies. The Justice Department asked a judge to declare the state and local laws unconstitutional under the federal government's supremacy clause. The complaint, filed Thursday, specifically referenced the Illinois Way Forward Act and the 2017 TRUST Act alongside Chicago's Welcoming City Ordinance and Cook County policies. It further names Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart. 2025-02-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 US Department of Justicesanctuary policiesIllinoisChicagoCook Countyimmigration lawDepartment of JusticeJB PritzkerBrandon JohnsonTom DartTony PreckwinkleMigrant crisisImmigrationLegislationRepublican party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441672/trump-order-targets-funding-of-radical-indoctrination-in-k-12-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441672_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441672_video_v3.mp4 Trump Order Targets Funding of ‘Radical Indoctrination’ in K-12 Schools President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week outlawing what the White House termed “radical indoctrination” in K-12 schools. Wednesday's order calls on agency secretaries to submit an “Ending Indoctrination Strategy” to eliminate “federal funding or support for illegal and discriminatory treatment and indoctrination in K-12 schools, including [sic] based on gender ideology and discriminatory equity ideology.” “Parents trust America’s schools to provide their children with a rigorous education and to instill a patriotic admiration for our incredible Nation and the values for which we stand,” the order reads. 2025-02-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 435 Donald TrumpK-12 schoolsradical indoctrinationexecutive orderTrump administrationEducationTitle IXDue processBiden administrationSexual assaultHigher education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441673/rep-tonko-d-ny-were-in-the-midst-of-an-overdose-crisis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441673_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441673_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Tonko (D-NY): “We’re in the Midst of an Overdose Crisis” Rep. Tonko (D-NY): "We're in the midst of an overdose crisis and we need to treat it as such" 2025-02-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 Paul TonkoRep. TonkoOverdose crisisAddiction treatmentFunding cutsPublic healthFentanylNaloxoneAddictionHealthcareDrug policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441674/rep-gillen-d-ny-the-unauthorized-use-of-drones-is-a-huge-issue-in-my-district https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441674_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441674_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Gillen (D-NY): “The Unauthorized Use of Drones Is a Huge Issue in My District” Rep. Gillen (D-NY): "the unauthorized use of drones is a huge issue in my district" 2025-02-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Rep. Gillendrone useJFK AirportNew Yorkaviation safetyairport securityTWA Flight 800 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441675/president-trump-tariffs-dont-cause-inflation-they-cause-success https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441675_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441675_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “Tariffs Don’t Cause Inflation, They Cause Success” President Trump: "Tariffs don't cause inflation, they cause success" 2025-02-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Donald TrumpTariffsInflationTradeEconomic PolicyUnited StatesForeign PolicyTrade WarInternational TradeUS Economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441676/president-trump-weve-been-taken-advantage-of https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441676_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441676_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “We’ve Been Taken Advantage Of” President Trump: "we've been taken advantage of" 2025-02-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 Donald TrumpTrade DeficitEuropean UnionNATOTrade DealsValue Added TaxVAT TaxWhite HouseInternational TradeUS Economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441677/president-trump-ive-been-a-very-big-opponent-of-venezuela https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441677_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441677_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “I’ve Been a Very Big Opponent of Venezuela” President Trump: "I've been a very big opponent of Venezuela" on 12/31/25 2025-02-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Donald TrumpVenezuelaMaduroPolitical IssuesInternational Relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441678/president-trump-were-talking-about-cutting-over-a-trillion-dollars-of-waste https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441678_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441678_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “We’re Talking About Cutting Over a Trillion Dollars of Waste” President Trump: "We're talking about cutting over a trillion dollars of waste" 2025-02-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Donald Trumpfederal wastegovernment spendingsocial securitymedicarefederal cutting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441679/senate-dems-approve-bill-to-change-provisions-of-parents-bill-of-rights-initiative https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441679_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441679_video_v3.mp4 Senate Dems Approve Bill to Change Provisions of ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ Initiative (The Center Square) – Less than a year after Washington state lawmakers approved a parental rights initiative for those with children enrolled in public schools, majority party Democrats on Wednesday passed a bill out of the Senate that would rewrite provisions of the initiative. Senate Bill 5181 is described as amending the “parents’ bill of rights” initiative to align it with existing law. It would modify the initiative’s notification timeline for criminal acts involving students to reconcile it with Washington’s 48-hour rule, as opposed to immediately. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read More: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_b3900ce0-e426-11ef-81cf-7344f06eb89c.html 2025-02-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 440 Eliana KerndleCarleen JohnsonParent Bill of RightsWashington StateSB 5181HB 1296Washington LegislationLegislative Debateparental bill of rightsWashingtonstate legislationOlympia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441680/wa-state-rep-couture-r-discussing-hb-1140 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441680_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441680_video_v3.mp4 WA State Rep. Couture (R) Discussing HB 1140 WA State Rep. Couture (R) Discussing HB 1140 concerning school choice, which got a public hearing today. 2025-02-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 63 WA StateTravis CoutureHB 1140School ChoiceEducation ReformParentingWashington StatePublic EducationPrivate EducationHomeschooling https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441681/rep-mcclintock-r-ca-an-exclusion-from-nepa-saved-the-town-of-south-lake-tahoe https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441681_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441681_video_v3.mp4 Rep McClintock (R-CA): An Exclusion From NEPA “Saved the Town of South Lake Tahoe” Rep McClintock (R-CA): an exclusion from NEPA "saved the town of South Lake Tahoe" 2025-02-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 Tom McClintockSouth Lake TahoeCaldor FireNEPAForest ThinningGrizzly FlatsTahoe BasinEnvironmental StudiesTimber YieldForest Management https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441682/new-illinois-law-expands-support-for-relative-caregivers-for-foster-children https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441682_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441682_video_v3.mp4 New Illinois Law Expands Support for Relative Caregivers for Foster Children New Illinois law expands support for relative caregivers for foster children 2025-02-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerKind ActFoster CareRelative CaregiversFamily ServicesDCFSNora Collins-MandevilleHeidi Mueller https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441683/president-trump-we-will-not-allow-men-to-beat-up-injure-and-cheat-our-women https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441683_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441683_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “We Will Not Allow Men to Beat Up, Injure, and Cheat Our Women” President Trump: "we will not allow men to beat up injure and cheat our women" 2025-02-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Donald TrumpWomen's SportsFemale AthletesWhite HouseTrump Administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441684/president-trump-with-this-executive-order-the-war-on-womens-sports-is-over https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441684_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441684_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “With This Executive Order, the War on Women’s Sports Is Over” President Trump: "With this executive order, the war on women's sports is over" 2025-02-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Donald TrumpExecutive OrderWomens SportsSports policyParis OlympicsTransgender Athletes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441685/rep-swalwell-d-ca-they-just-want-the-government-to-help-them https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441685_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441685_video_v3.mp4 Rep Swalwell (D-CA): “They Just Want the Government to Help Them” Representative Swalwell a democrat from California: "They just want the government to help them" 2025-02-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 Eric SwalwellCaliforniaWildfiresGovernment assistanceNatural DisasterDemocratsAltedenaFire ChiefClimate ChangeU.S. House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441686/press-secretary-leavitt-impact-of-executive-order-on-gender-in-olympics https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441686_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441686_video_v3.mp4 Press Secretary Leavitt: Impact of Executive Order on Gender in Olympics Press Secretary Leavitt: Impact of Executive Order on Gender in Olympics 2025-02-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Press Secretary LeavittExecutive OrderGender in OlympicsOlympic CommitteeNCAAWomen's sports2028 Summer OlympicsLos AngelesJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441687/trump-that-church-became-a-lifeboat-for-a-community-that-was-just-displaced https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441687_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441687_video_v3.mp4 Trump: That Church “Became a Lifeboat for a Community That Was Just Displaced” President Trump: that church "became a lifeboat for a community that was just displaced" 2025-02-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 Donald TrumpRamona Nickschurchprayercommunityhurricanedisaster reliefpastorprayer breakfast https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441688/illinois-legislators-not-surprised-trump-doj-suing-over-sanctuary-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441688_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441688_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators not surprised Trump DOJ suing over sanctuary policies Separately Thursday at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, state Reps. Blaine Wilhour, R-Beecher City, and Edgar González, Jr., D-Chicago, react to the Trump administration suing the state and Chicago over migrant "sanctuary" policies. 2025-02-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 115 IllinoisChicagoDonald TrumpTrump administrationDepartment of JusticeDOJSanctuary policiesBlaine WilhourEdgar González Jrlawsuit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441689/illinois-republicans-call-for-more-transparency-in-non-citizen-spending https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441689_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441689_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Republicans call for more transparency in Non-Citizen Spending Illinois Republican state senators discuss their calls for transparency of taxpayer dollars for non-citizen migrants. 2025-02-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 IllinoisRepublicansMigrantsTaxpayer dollarsNon-citizensState Senator Dave SyversonGovernor PritzkerSpendingTransparencyGovernment spendingIllinois state governmentState Senator Li Arellano Jr. https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441690/illinois-lawmakers-call-for-stricter-regulation-of-food-additives https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441690_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441690_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Lawmakers Call for Stricter Regulation of Food Additives Illinois Lawmakers call for stricter regulation of food additives 2025-02-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 IllinoisFood AdditivesFood SafetySeth LewisWillie PrestonFood RegulationBipartisan EffortIllinois LawmakersFood QualityConsumer Protection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441691/president-trump-i-hope-i-will-be-known-as-a-peacemaker-and-a-unifier https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441691_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441691_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “I Hope I Will Be Known as a Peacemaker & a Unifier” President Trump: "I when it's all finished I will be known as a peacemaker & a unifier" 2025-02-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Donald TrumpPeacemakerUnifierMiddle EastCeasefireHostagesHamasNegotiatingPresident TrumpPrayer Breakfast https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441692/trump-biden-administration-terrible-to-people-of-religion-all-religions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441692_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441692_video_v3.mp4 Trump: Biden Administration “Terrible to People of Religion, All Religions” Trump: Biden Administration "terrible to people of religion, all religions" 2025-02-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Donald TrumpJoe BidenBiden AdministrationReligious FreedomPaulette HarlowChristian FaithEvangelicals https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441693/scotus-will-determine-legality-of-religious-charter-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441693_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441693_video_v3.mp4 SCOTUS Will Determine Legality of Religious Charter Schools A forthcoming Supreme Court case will determine the legality of the religious charter schools that operate with public taxpayer dollars. The United States Supreme Court decided to hear the case last week, seven months after the Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School’s application to operate as a religious charter school in the state. Michael J. Petrilli, president of the Thomas Fordham Institute, wrote in a commentary article this week that the case will likely address whether or not religious charter schools must be allowed in states that also allow secular charter schools. 2025-02-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 400 religious charter schoolsSupreme Court casetaxpayer dollarsseparation of church and stateSupreme CourtTaxpayer FundsEducation LawSt. Isidore of SevilleEducation in FocusBlue StatesRed States https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441694/rep-subramanyam-d-va-on-doge-efforts-this-is-dumbsizing-federal-workers-make-america-great https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441694_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441694_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Subramanyam (D-VA) on DOGE Efforts: “This Is Dumbsizing... Federal Workers Make America Great” Representative Subramanyam a Democrat from Virginia: “This is dumbsizing of government". US House 2/6/25. 2025-02-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Representative Subramanyamfederal workersgovernment downsizingUS HouseConstitutional Crisisgovernment spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441695/rep-kaptur-d-oh-rising-tariffs-will-put-a-break-on-our-regions-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441695_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441695_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Kaptur (D-OH): “Rising Tariffs Will Put a Break on Our Region’s Economy” Rep. Kaptur (D-OH): "Rising tariffs will put a break on our region's economy". US House 2/4/25. 2025-02-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Marcy KapturRep. KapturTariffsGreat LakesEconomyTradeUS HouseUnemploymentPrice IncreaseUS-Canada Trade https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441696/rep-wagner-r-mo-these-bills-will-give-local-banks-much-needed-relief https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441696_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441696_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Wagner (R-MO): These Bills “Will Give Local Banks Much Needed Relief” Representative Wagner a republican from Missouri discusses these bills “will give local banks much needed relief from these one-size-fits-all regulations". US House on 2/5/25. 2025-02-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Ann WagnerRepresentative WagnerUS HouseMissouriLocal BanksBanking RegulationsEconomic GrowthInvestment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441697/rep-min-d-ca-cutting-dollar2-trillion-is-just-bad-math https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441697_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441697_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Min (D-CA): Cutting $2 Trillion Is Just Bad Math Representative Min a Democrat from California on cutting $2 Trillion on 2/5/25 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Representative MinElon MuskFederal BudgetBudget CutsGovernment SpendingFDAUSDAAir traffic controllers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441698/thomas-schatz-the-budget-has-only-been-balanced-5-times-in-the-last-50-years https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441698_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441698_video_v3.mp4 Thomas Schatz: “The Budget Has Only Been Balanced 5 Times in the Last 50 Years” Witness Thomas Schatz: “The budget has only been balanced 5 times in the last 50 years” 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Thomas SchatzUS budgetbalanced budgetSocial Securityfiscal responsibilityUS House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441699/joe-rella-on-small-businesses-and-the-maritime-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441699_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441699_video_v3.mp4 Joe Rella on Small Businesses and the Maritime Economy Witness Joe Rella on small businesses and the maritime economy on 2/5/25 at the US House 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Joe Rellamaritime economysmall businessUS Houseshipbuildingjob creation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441700/gov-josh-shapiro-demands-dollar15-hourly-minimum-wage https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441700_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441700_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Josh Shapiro Demands $15 Hourly Minimum Wage Gov. Josh Shapiro demands $15 hourly minimum wage 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 79 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441701/gov-josh-shapiro-addresses-pennsylvanias-workforce-shortage https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441701_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441701_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Josh Shapiro addresses Pennsylvania’s workforce shortage Gov. Josh Shapiro addresses Pennsylvania’s workforce shortage 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 Josh ShapiroPennsylvaniaWorkforceWorkforce ShortageState Government JobsPennsylvania economyExecutive order https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441702/gov-josh-shapiro-lays-out-spending-priorities-for-pennsylvanias-future https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441702_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441702_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Josh Shapiro lays out spending priorities for Pennsylvania’s future Gov. Josh Shapiro lays out spending priorities for Pennsylvania’s future 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 111 Josh ShapiroPennsylvaniaspending prioritiesbipartisanstate budgetpolitical changeRepublicanDemocratic https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441703/rep-magaziner-d-ri-on-protecting-the-private-data-of-americans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441703_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441703_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Magaziner (D-RI) on Protecting the Private Data of Americans Representative Magaziner a democrat from Rhode Island on protecting the private data of Americans at the US House 02/05/25. 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Representative MagazinerUS Housecybersecuritydata protectionAmerican dataprivate datadata privacy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441704/rep-palmer-r-al-on-critical-minerals-and-rare-earth-independence https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441704_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441704_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Palmer (R-AL) on Critical Minerals & Rare Earth Independence Representative Palmer a republican from Alabama on critical minerals and rare earth independence 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Mike PalmerRepresentative PalmerRare earth elementsCritical MineralsEnergy independenceUS HouseMiningDomestic ProductionChina https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441705/rep-auchincloss-d-ma-we-can-drill-clean-energy-with-hot-rock-geothermal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441705_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441705_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Auchincloss (D-MA): We Can Drill Clean Energy With Hot Rock Geothermal Representative Auchincloss a Democrat from Massachusetts on hot rock geothermal at US House on 2/5/25. 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Jake Auchinclossgeothermal energyclean energyenergy securityUS HouseMassachusettsClimate Change https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441706/downtown-crackdown-spokane-limits-sale-of-booze-pipes-without-free-naloxone https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441706_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441706_video_v3.mp4 Downtown Crackdown: Spokane Limits Sale of Booze, Pipes Without Free Naloxone (The Center Square) – With few solutions left, Spokane has banned single-serve alcohol sales downtown, as well as drug paraphernalia, unless the seller also provides free naloxone. The Spokane City Council gave its final approval over two related ordinances Monday night. The first established an Alcohol Impact Area, or AIA, within the Spokane Police Department's downtown precinct, while the second created a Community Health Impact Area, also known as CHIA. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read More: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_d8b98560-e330-11ef-ab6d-4f32aab83dca.html 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 504 SpokaneSpokane City CouncilnaloxoneDrug paraphernaliasingle-serve alcoholalcohol related incidentsharm reductioncommunity healthoverdose reversalnarcansubstance abuseEliana KerndoleTim Fairbanks-Clouser https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441707/why-did-deepseek-cause-a-disruption-in-the-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441707_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441707_video_v3.mp4 Why Did DeepSeek Cause a Disruption in the Market? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss DeepSeek's impact on the stock market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 578 DeepSeekAI marketNvidiastock marketChris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday Economicsstock sell-offThe Center Squaremarket valuationcompany earningsinvestorsdata thefttechnology investmentpatent infringement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441708/study-retail-a-major-player-in-illinois-economic-engine https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441708_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441708_video_v3.mp4 Study: Retail a Major Player in Illinois' Economic Engine Retail a Major Player in Illinois' Economic Engine, according to new Study. 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 retail sectorillinois economyeconomic impactjob marketfood desertsgovernor pritzkerrob karrandy manar https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441709/president-trump-could-be-the-beginning-of-a-larger-and-more-enduring-peace https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441709_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441709_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “Could Be the Beginning of a Larger and More Enduring Peace” Trump: "I'm hopeful that this ceasefire could be the beginning of a larger and more enduring peace" at The White House on 2/5/25 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 17 Donald TrumpPeaceCeasefireWhite HouseEnduring Peace https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441710/president-trump-on-gaza-i-do-see-a-long-term-ownership-position https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441710_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441710_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Gaza: “I Do See a Long Term Ownership Position” President Trump: "I do see a long-term ownership position and I see it bringing great stability to that part of the Middle East" discussing 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 Donald TrumpGaza StripMiddle EastIsraelUS foreign policyInternational RelationsOwnershipPolitical stability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441711/president-trump-i-envision-a-world-people-living-there-the-worlds-people https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441711_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441711_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “I Envision a World People Living There the World’s People” President Trump on Gaza Strip: "I envision a world people living there the world's people" at White House on 2/5/25. 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Donald TrumpGaza StripWhite HouseMiddle EastIsraeli-Palestinian conflictWorld Affairs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441712/president-trump-gaza-strip-has-been-a-hell-hole-for-people-living-there https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441712_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441712_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “Gaza Strip Has Been a Hell Hole for People Living There” President Trump on the Gaza Strip and people living there at The White House on 2/4/25 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Donald TrumpGaza StripHamasMiddle EastIsraelPolitical SpeechInternational RelationsWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441713/president-trump-we-are-having-very-good-talks-very-constructive-talks-on-ukraine https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441713_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441713_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “We Are Having Very Good Talks Very Constructive Talks on Ukraine” President Trump on talks with Russia and Ukraine at The White House on 2/4/25. 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Donald TrumpRussiaUkraineUkrainian LeadershipWhite HouseRussian LeadershipGaza https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441714/watchdog-nyc-teachers-acting-inappropriately-with-students-requires-changes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441714_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441714_video_v3.mp4 Watchdog: NYC Teachers Acting Inappropriately With Students Requires Changes The New York City Department of Education has received multiple recommendations from its watchdog organization to stop allowing teachers to contact students directly after it was found that two teachers had behaved inappropriately with students. In reports published on its website Monday, the Special Commissioner of Investigation for the New York City School District said the city’s education agency should amend its policy to create barriers between students and teachers to minimize grooming and inappropriate behavior. The New York City Department of Education did not respond to Chalkboard News’ requests for comment clarifying whether it was changing its position on teacher and student communications. 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 387 NYC schoolsteacher misconductstudent safetySpecial Commissioner of Investigationinappropriate behaviorstudent communicationpublic schoolsEducation in FocusAlianna KrohnotlDaniel MattakEllen Hweestudent Acharter schoolswrongdoing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441715/sen-wyden-d-or-disregarding-basic-health-science https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441715_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441715_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Wyden (D-OR): “Disregarding Basic Health Science?” Senator Wyden a Democrat from Oregon "Do senators want their legacy to include disregarding basic health science?" on 2/4/25 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Ron WydenUS Senatehealth sciencehealthcare statusconspiracy theoristshealth of the american peopleHealth and Human Services https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441716/sen-crapo-r-id-rfk-a-leading-advocate-for-healthcare-transparency https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441716_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441716_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Crapo (R-ID): RFK “A Leading Advocate for Healthcare Transparency” Senator Crapo a Republican from Idaho on RFK's opportunity to deliver a much-needed change to our nations healthcare if confirmed on 2/4/25 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Mike CrapoRobert F. Kennedy Jr.Healthcare TransparencyHealth SecretaryHHSSenate ConfirmationChronic IllnessGovernment Ethics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441717/sen-durbin-d-il-big-tech-companies-need-to-help-stop-drug-dealers-on-their-platforms https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441717_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441717_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Durbin (D-IL): Big Tech Companies Need to Help Stop Drug Dealers on their Platforms Senator Durbin a Democrat from Illinois on tech companies and drug dealers using their platforms on 2/4/25. 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Dick DurbinBig TechDrug DealersSocial MediaCooper Davis ActBipartisan BillsFentanyl https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441718/sen-moody-r-fl-the-cartels-think-of-social-media-platforms-as-their-uber-eats https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441718_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441718_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Moody (R-FL): “The Cartels Think of Social Media Platforms as Their Uber Eats” Senator Moody a Republican from Florida on cartels and social media 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Senator MoodySocial MediaDrug CartelsFentanylDrug Enforcement AdministrationTeen drug useParentingTeenagersDrugs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441719/sen-hawley-r-mo-it-is-time-to-give-parents-the-right-to-sue-social-media-platforms https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441719_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441719_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Hawley (R-MO): “It Is Time to Give Parents the Right to Sue Social Media Platforms” Senator Hawley a Republican from Missouri discusses parents right to sue social media platforms on 2/4/25. 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Josh HawleySocial MediaParental RightsLawsuitChild SafetyUS SenateLegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441720/sen-moody-r-fl-80percent-of-teens-and-young-adult-fentanyl-deaths-traced-to-social-media https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441720_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441720_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Moody (R-Fl): 80% of Teens & Young Adult Fentanyl Deaths Traced to Social Media Senator Moody a Republican from Florida discusses the connection between social media and fentanyl deaths on 2/4/25. 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Senator MoodyFloridaFentanyl DeathsSocial MediaTeenagersDrug SalesVulnerable ChildrenNational Crime Prevention CouncilFentanyl PoisoningCounterfeit PillsDrug Abuse https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441721/are-we-headed-toward-3percent-annual-inflation-being-the-new-normal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441721_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441721_video_v3.mp4 Are We Headed Toward 3% Annual Inflation Being the New Normal? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss inflation and the fed on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 689 InflationFederal ReserveRate CutEconomic TargetChris KrugOrphe DivounguyFederal Funds Rateemployment cost indexpersonal consumption expenditureThe Center SquareAI https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441722/washington-state-public-health-bill-receives-lopsided-critical-testimony https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441722_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441722_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Public Health Bill Receives Lopsided Critical Testimony (The Center Square) – A Washington bill that would add new language to existing state law about “appropriate measures” regarding vaccines to control the spread of communicable diseases received lopsided testimony in opposition during its public hearing before the House Health Care & Wellness Committee. Among the criticism cited by opponents was what they considered to be vague bill language, potential for abuse of power of power, and how it might strip local health jurisdictions of their ability to make decisions most appropriate for their regions. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read More: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_9f90cb56-e004-11ef-81d1-4b3c6961bacc.html 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 357 Washington billHouse Bill 1531vaccinesstate lawpublic hearingcommunicable diseasespublic health responsesvaccine mandatesKing CountyThe Center SquareEliana KerndoleTJ MartinellCOVID outbreaklockdowns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441723/senator-tillis-r-nc-on-rfk-jr-i-hope-he-goes-wild https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441723_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441723_video_v3.mp4 Senator Tillis (R-NC) on RFK Jr.: “I Hope He Goes Wild” Senator Tillis a republican from North Carolina weighs in on RFK Jr.'s nomination to be HHS Secretary 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 63 Thom TillisRobert F Kennedy Jr.HHS Secretaryhealthcare reformfood safetydrug priceshealthcare costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441724/president-trump-on-tariffs-every-one-of-those-countries-is-dying-to-make-a-deal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441724_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441724_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Tariffs: “Every One of Those Countries Is Dying to Make a Deal” President Trump talks tariffs on February 3rd, 2025 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Donald TrumpTrade DealsTariffsUnited StatesWall Street JournalForeign PolicyInternational TradeUS Debt https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441725/president-trump-on-russia-and-ukraine-were-going-to-stop-that-ridiculous-war https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441725_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441725_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Russia & Ukraine: “We’re Going to Stop That Ridiculous War” President Trump discusses the Russia-Ukraine war on February 3rd, 2025 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 Donald TrumpRussiaUkraineRussia-Ukraine WarKeith KelloggPeace Talks https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441726/ca-drops-charges-against-pro-life-activists-for-release-of-undercover-videos https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441726_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441726_video_v3.mp4 CA Drops Charges Against Pro-life Activists for Release of Undercover Videos (The Center Square) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a plea agreement has been reached to result in no jail time for activists who recorded conversations with Planned Parenthood staff about the procurement and sale of tissue from aborted fetuses. In 2015, then-California Attorney General Xavier Becerra filed 15 charges against David Robert Daleiden and, as a co-conspirator, Sandra Merritt, for illegally recording private conversations without the other parties’ consent by posing as buyers for a medical company. The undercover recordings released by Daleiden, who serves as Project Lead at the pro-life Center for Medical Progress, show a senior Planned Parenthood director meeting with him to discuss the sale of tissue from aborted babies, and includes a description from the Planned Parenthood staffer about the abortion process and what tissues are easiest to save for sale for medical research. 2025-02-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 271 Rob BontaCalifornia Attorney GeneralPlanned ParenthoodDavid Robert DaleidenSandra MerrittCenter for Medical ProgressXavier BecerraAborted FetusesMedical ResearchUndercover Videos https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441727/is-the-us-economy-re-accelerating https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441727_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441727_video_v3.mp4 Is the U.S. Economy Re-accelerating? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-02-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 631 Chris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday EconomicsThe Center SquareInflationHousing WealthEconomic GrowthConsumer SpendingStock PricesCHIPS ActApolloinflationsupply sidepodcast https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441728/wa-state-representative-travis-couture-r-proposes-amendment-to-hb-1296 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441728_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441728_video_v3.mp4 WA State Representative Travis Couture (R) Proposes Amendment to HB 1296 House bill 1296 which Republicans say would undo 'parents' bill of rights' initiative moves forward; all GOP amendments rejected 2025-02-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Travis CoutureWA State RepresentativeHB 1296Parents RightsGender IdentitySchool policiesDiscriminationLegislationAmendmentsWashington StateEducationXenogender https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441729/seattle-forms-committee-in-response-to-threats-of-federal-funding-halts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441729_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441729_video_v3.mp4 Seattle Forms Committee in Response to Threats of Federal Funding Halts (The Center Square) – Seattle officials are adapting to federal changes with the formation of a new committee as federal departments threaten to cut funding to the city. So far in 2025, President Donald Trump has signed 45 executive orders as of Jan. 29. These orders address gender-affirming care, leaving the World Health Organization, renaming the Gulf of Mexico and Mount Denali in Alaska, and immigration. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-02-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 317 Seattlefederal fundingFederal Fundingimmigrationlaw enforcementTransportation NeedsThe Center SquareEliana KerndleSpencer PauleySpencer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441730/dei-order-revokes-funding-for-pennsylvania-homeless-aid-programs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441730_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441730_video_v3.mp4 DEI Order Revokes Funding for Pennsylvania Homeless Aid Programs (The Center Square) - Some Pennsylvania programs providing support to the state’s homeless population are shocked after receiving word that their services fall under the president’s “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing” executive order. The order claims that the Biden administration “forced illegal and immoral discrimination programs” into all levels of government and orders the termination of “all discriminatory programs.” Many housing programs in the state receive Special Notice of Funding Opportunity awards to provide continuum of care for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness and for those experiencing homelessness in rural communities. The funding comes from a $486 million federal pool administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. 2025-02-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 316 Pennsylvaniahomeless aidDEIexecutive orderHUD fundingdiversity equity inclusionDEI orderFunding revokedthecentersquare.comhomelessnessgovernment fundingsocial programs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441731/in-less-than-a-week-ice-agents-arrest-thousands-nationwide https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441731_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441731_video_v3.mp4 In Less Than a Week, Ice Agents Arrest Thousands Nationwide Within a week of President Donald Trump being sworn into office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers working with multiple federal agencies are arresting nearly 1,000 people every day set to be deported. On Jan. 26, federal agents arrested 956 illegal border crossers and made 554 detainer requests with local jails, ICE reported. On Jan. 27, they arrested 1,179 foreign nationals in the country illegally and made 853 detainer requests. The agency is publishing daily updates on social media. Those working with ICE include agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Marshals Service. 2025-02-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 416 Donald Trumpborder securitydeportationTom HomanICE arrestssanctuary citiesTrump deportation planmass deportationviolent criminals https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441732/los-angeles-law-pacific-palisades-rebuilding-must-include-low-income-housing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441732_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441732_video_v3.mp4 Los Angeles Law: Pacific Palisades Rebuilding Must Include Low-Income Housing (The Center Square) – Housing and land use experts say a Los Angeles city law could require the Pacific Palisades to include “affordable” housing to replace older buildings, and for new buildings where owners cannot definitively prove that their rental apartments had no low-income renters in the past five years. The new Resident Protections Ordinance taking effect soon requires that “In Higher Opportunity Areas and Moderate Opportunity Areas, units deemed or presumed to be occupied by persons or families above the lower income category shall be replaced with low income units.” The RPO applies to units “subject to a form of rent or price control through a local government’s valid exercise of its police power.” 2025-02-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 308 Los AngelesPacific PalisadesAffordable HousingLow-income Housinghousing lawrent controlrental apartmentsLos Angeles LawRebuilding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441733/washington-in-focus-or-dollar45-million-ev-rebate-program-exhausted-by-high-income-earners https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441733_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441733_video_v3.mp4 Washington in Focus | $45 Million EV Rebate Program Exhausted by High-Income Earners (The Center Square) – Washington state’s $45 million Electric Vehicle Instant Rebate Program for buying or leasing electric vehicles fell far short of promises to deliver environmental results and help middle-income people buy EVs, concluded a Washington Policy Center policy brief released on Wednesday. According to the Washington State Department of Commerce, the program provided up to $9,000 off a new EV lease for low-income drivers at the point of sale. The state agency claimed this translates into lease payments under $200 a month, well below the average gas-powered automobile payment of more than $700 a month. 2025-02-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Washington in FocusEV rebate programelectric vehiclesCO2 emissionsstate governmentWashington StateJay InsleeIncome EarnersSubsidiesHouse of Representativeslegislative sessionSound TransitSeattle Subwaytrain reliabilitytransportation delays https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441734/white-house-to-trim-federal-workforce-through-buyouts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441734_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441734_video_v3.mp4 White House to Trim Federal Workforce Through Buyouts The White House took steps to make good on its promise to cut the federal government down to size by giving federal workers a choice: return to the office full-time or leave with eight months of pay. The Office of Personnel Management told federal workers Tuesday night that they have until Feb. 6 to decide to stay or go. If they step down, they will continue getting all pay and benefits and be exempt from in-person work requirements until Sept. 30. However, the Trump administration said that even government employees who stay on could still eventually lose their jobs as the president reshapes the federal government and its workforce. 2025-02-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 447 federal workforcegovernment spendingDonald Trumpfederal employeesexecutive orderreturn to officeFederal contractingWorld Health OrganizationAmerica in FocusGovernment funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441735/homecare-industry-facing-crisis-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441735_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441735_video_v3.mp4 Homecare Industry Facing Crisis in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – Pennsylvania house members say that aging in place is a major priority for them as the state’s elderly population continues to grow. Homecare services, deemed unskilled, to support daily activities like bathing, dressing, and cooking are essential to creating that possibility for them. Yet providers across the state are struggling to hire enough staff to cover the needs of the state’s 300,000 homecare recipients. Unable to offer comparable hourly wages, the industry is losing its potential recruiting pool to gig work and jobs in the service industry. 2025-02-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 343 Kristen SmithPennsylvaniaChristina Elanjelohomecare industryaging in placeMedicaid reimbursementHourly WagesChristina https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441736/wa-state-rep-keaton-r-shares-his-opposition-to-hb-1296 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441736_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441736_video_v3.mp4 WA State Rep. Keaton (R) Shares His Opposition to HB 1296 WA State Rep. Keaton (R) shares his opposition to HB 1296 which opponents say reverses the Parents Bill of Rights Initiative the Legislature passed 10 months ago 2025-01-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 Michael KeatonHB 1296Parents Bill of RightsWashington State LegislatureParental RightsWashington StatePuyallupInitiativeEducation Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441737/president-trump-takes-action-for-aviation-safety-standards https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441737_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441737_video_v3.mp4 President Trump Takes Action for Aviation Safety Standards Press Secretary Leavitt discusses President Trump's actions on Aviation Safety Standards 2025-01-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Donald TrumpPress Secretaryaviation safetytransportationFAAaviation standardsgovernment personnelsafety protocols https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441738/press-sec-leavitt-tomorrows-tariffs-are-promises-made-and-promises-kept https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441738_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441738_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: Tomorrow’s Tariffs Are "Promises Made and Promises Kept” Press Secretary Leavitt confirms that President Trump will be implementing tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China on February 1st, 2025. 2025-01-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Kayleigh LeavittDonald TrumpTariffsTrade policyChinaCanadaMexicoFentanylIllegal fentanylWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441739/trump-rescinds-freeze-memo-and-rising-energy-costs-loom-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441739_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441739_video_v3.mp4 Trump Rescinds Freeze Memo & Rising Energy Costs Loom in Pennsylvania President Donald Trump on Wednesday rescinded a memo that put a freeze on federal grants and loans after confusion spread throughout the nation, but didn't back off his order. Florida lawmakers passed an immigration bill that was panned by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Within a week of President Donald Trump being sworn into office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers working with multiple federal agencies are arresting nearly 1,000 people every day set to be deported. And more... 2025-01-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 Donald TrumpEnergy Costsillegal immigrationRon DeSantisFederal Fundinghousing marketmortgage ratesPennsylvaniaBiden administrationCOVID-19 vaccineOhio train derailmentEquity action plansFederal agenciesExisting Home Salesinflation easing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441740/illinois-in-focus-or-madigan-case-jury-to-decide-fate-of-alleged-grand-masters-of-corruption https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441740_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441740_video_v3.mp4 Illinois in Focus | Madigan Case: Jury To Decide Fate of Alleged ‘Grand Masters of Corruption’ (The Center Square) – Jurors started deliberating at the public corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in Chicago. Judge John Robert Blakey handed the case to the jury shortly after 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse. The judge first provided a few final instructions about communications and asked jurors to choose a foreperson once they were in the jury room. He also displayed the verdict forms each juror would receive and said the verdict must be unanimous. St. Xavier University Professor David Parker said it’s hard to say what the jury will do. 2025-01-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Michael MadiganMadigan caseCorruption Trialpolitical corruptionIllinois Housejury deliberationjury verdictIllinois politicsfraudRICO statutesJohn Robert Blakeywitness testimonysecret recordingsethics reformChicago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441741/price-cap-possible-as-rising-energy-costs-loom-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441741_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441741_video_v3.mp4 Price Cap Possible as Rising Energy Costs Loom in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – A new deal could dampen the shock of anticipated price spikes from rising energy costs. On Tuesday, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said PJM will support a new price cap meant to lower the cost of the power grid in the coming year after a recent auction forecasted an 800% increase. That spike would have translated to a 30% rise in utility bills. The price cap must receive official approval from the transmission, generation and distribution companies that supply the grid, as well as the O.K. from federal regulators. 2025-01-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 384 PennsylvaniaEnergy CostsPJMPrice CapShapiro AdministrationFederal Energy Regulation Commissionenergy pricescoal plantsgas plantsnuclear plantsfossil fuelsrenewable resourcesEliana KnoedelKristen Smith https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441742/wa-house-dems-change-132-year-old-rule-requiring-supermajority-to-end-debates https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441742_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441742_video_v3.mp4 WA House Dems Change 132-Year-Old Rule Requiring Supermajority to End Debates For 132 years, a rule has existed in the Washington State Legislature's House of Representatives requiring a supermajority to suspend debate on a bill that has come to the floor. Last week, House legislators voted 54-33 to alter that rule, so that now only a majority is required to end debate. Currently, the House is composed of 59 Democrats and 39 Republicans. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_74c285ee-dcdb-11ef-9e23-0797c7e99f40.html 2025-01-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 291 Washington State LegislatureHouse of Representativessupermajoritylegislative processBrett DavisJoe FitzgibbonTravis CoutureDrew StokesberryMajority ruleDebate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441743/sen-cassidy-r-la-ive-seen-the-benefits-of-vaccinations-i-know-they-save-lives https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441743_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441743_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Cassidy (R-LA): “I’ve Seen the Benefits of Vaccinations. I Know They Save Lives.” Sen. Cassidy (R-LA): “I’ve Seen the Benefits of Vaccinations. I Know They Save Lives.” during RFK Jr's confirmation hearing on 1/30/25. 2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Bill CassidyvaccinationRobert F. Kennedy JrUS Senateimmunizationpublic healthCDCACIPhepatitis B https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441744/rfk-jr-if-we-want-uptake-of-vaccines-we-need-a-trustworthy-government https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441744_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441744_video_v3.mp4 RFK Jr.: “If We Want Uptake of Vaccines, We Need a Trustworthy Government” RFK Jr.: "If we want uptake of vaccines, we need a trustworthy government" during his confirmation hearing on 1/30/25 2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 RFK Jr.Robert F. Kennedy Jr.vaccinesvaccinationtrustworthy governmentgovernment trustvaccine uptakevaccine programGermanyJapan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441745/sen-banks-r-in-and-rfk-jr-obesity-a-public-health-and-national-security-risk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441745_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441745_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Banks (R-IN) & RFK Jr: Obesity a Public Health and National Security Risk Sen. Banks (R-in) & RFK Jr: Obesity a Public Health and National Security Risk at his confirmation hearing on 1/30/25. 2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 Sen. BanksRobert F. Kennedy Jr.Public HealthNational SecurityObesityUnited States MilitaryRecruitmentChildren's HealthHealth Risk https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441746/rfk-jr-we-will-make-sure-our-tax-dollars-support-healthy-foods https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441746_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441746_video_v3.mp4 RFK Jr.: “We Will Make Sure Our Tax Dollars Support Healthy Foods” RFK Jr.: “We Will Make Sure Our Tax Dollars Support Healthy Foods” at confirmation hearing on 1/30/25. 2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 RFK Jr.Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Healthy FoodsTax DollarsFood AdditivesHHSConfirmation HearingChronic DiseaseUS Senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441747/sen-cotton-r-ar-i-can-only-laugh-at-critics-of-gabbards-views https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441747_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441747_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Cotton (R-AR): “I Can Only Laugh at Critics” of Gabbard’s Views Sen. Cotton (R-AR): "I can only laugh at critics" of Gabbard's views during her confirmation hearing on 1/30/25. 2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Tom CottonTulsi GabbardcriticismBarack ObamaEgyptLibyaMiddle Eastpolitical views https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441748/sen-kelly-d-az-to-gabbard-did-assad-use-chemical-weapons https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441748_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441748_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Kelly (D-AZ) to Gabbard: "Did Assad Use Chemical Weapons?" Sen. Kelly (D-AZ) to Gabbard: "Did Assad Use Chemical Weapons?" during Gabbard's confirmation hearing on 1/30/25 2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Mark KellyTulsi GabbardBashar al-AssadChemical WeaponsSyriaSenate HearingPolitical Assessment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441749/wa-bill-to-provide-backup-plan-if-bids-for-hybrid-electric-ferries-fail-could-be-sunk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441749_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441749_video_v3.mp4 WA Bill to Provide Backup Plan if Bids for Hybrid-Electric Ferries Fail Could Be Sunk State Rep. Michelle Caldier, a Republican from Gig Harbor, WA, lays out her bill to provide a backup plan if bids for Hybrid-Electric Ferries fail, but the bill currently isn't receiving a hearing. 2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 Michelle CaldierWashington StateHybrid Electric FerriesFerry SystemTransportation BillJay InsleeWashington State Ferries https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441750/president-trump-on-faas-diversity-push-focus-on-hiring-people-with-disabilities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441750_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441750_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on FAA’s Diversity Push, Focus On Hiring People With Disabilities President Trump on FAA's diversity push, focus on hiring people with disabilities. Discussing this at The White House 1/30/25. 2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Donald TrumpFAAdiversityhiringpeople with disabilitiesWhite Houseair traffic controllersintellectual disabilitiespsychiatric disabilitiesFederal Aviation Administrationjob opportunities https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441751/vp-vance-what-happens-when-you-dont-have-the-best-standards https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441751_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441751_video_v3.mp4 VP Vance: What Happens “When You Don’t Have the Best Standards” VP Vance: What Happens “When You Don’t Have the Best Standards” discussing the aviation crash at The White House 1/30/25. 2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 VP VanceDonald TrumpAviation StandardsWhite HouseGovernment HiringAviation CrashSecretary of TransportationSecretary of DefenseJanuary 30 2025 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441752/washingtons-dollar45-million-ev-rebate-program-exhausted-by-high-income-earners https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441752_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441752_video_v3.mp4 Washington's $45 Million EV Rebate Program Exhausted by High-Income Earners Washington state’s $45 million Electric Vehicle Instant Rebate Program for buying or leasing electric vehicles fell far short of promises to deliver environmental results and help middle-income people buy EVs, concluded a Washington Policy Center policy brief released on Wednesday. According to the Washington State Department of Commerce, the program provided up to $9,000 off a new EV lease for low-income drivers at the point of sale. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_13faff48-de89-11ef-87ba-57eb5baa3728.html 2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 416 electric vehiclescar rebatepolicy centerWashington Policy CenterWashingtonsubsidy programEV programlawmakersJay Insleebudget deficitBob FergusonCarleen Johnsonfree money https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441753/trump-comprehensive-faa-investigation-new-leadership-takes-charge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441753_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441753_video_v3.mp4 Trump: Comprehensive FAA Investigation, New Leadership Takes Charge Trump: Comprehensive FAA Investigation, New Leadership Takes Charge discussing aviation crash at The White House on 1/30/25 2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Donald TrumpFAAAviation CrashSean DuffyChristopher RocheleauNTSBUS MilitaryWhite HouseSecretary of TransportationActing CommissionerInvestigation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441754/pete-hegseth-the-era-of-dei-is-gone-at-the-defense-department https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441754_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441754_video_v3.mp4 Pete Hegseth: “The Era of DEI Is Gone at the Defense Department” Pete Hegseth: "The era of DEI is gone at the Defense Department" discussing the aviation crash at The White House on 1/30/25 2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Pete HegsethDefense DepartmentDonald TrumpGovernmentMilitaryDEIDiversityLeadership https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441755/dot-sec-sean-duffy-on-aviation-crash-we-will-not-accept-passing-the-buck https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441755_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441755_video_v3.mp4 DOT Sec. Sean Duffy on Aviation Crash: “We Will Not Accept Passing the Buck” DOT Sec. Duffy on Aviation Crash: “We Will Not Accept Passing the Buck” on 1/30/25 at The White House. 2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Sean DuffyAviation CrashDepartment of TransportationFederal Aviation AdministrationDonald TrumpWhite HouseAir TravelAviation SafetyGovernment ReformPassing the BuckAccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441756/rfk-jr-we-need-to-incentivize-initiatives-to-accelerate-that-trajectory https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441756_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441756_video_v3.mp4 RFK Jr.: “We Need to Incentivize Initiatives to Accelerate That Trajectory” RFK Jr. discusses incentivizing transitions to regenerative agriculture in his confirmation hearing on January 29th, 2025. 2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 RFK Jr.regenerative agricultureno-till agricultureUSDAfarm communityfertilizerherbicide companiesU.S. Senateconfirmation hearingincentivizing transitions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441757/sen-schmitt-r-mo-america-is-sleep-walking-into-a-carefully-laid-chinese-trap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441757_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441757_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Schmitt (R-MO): “America Is Sleep Walking Into a Carefully Laid Chinese Trap” Senator Schmitt, a Republican from Missouri, spoke about the threat of China in a Senate Hearing on the Panama Canal on January 28th, 2025. 2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Senator SchmittChinaPanama CanalMaritimeInfrastructurePortsStrategic WaterwaysSenate HearingRepublicanThreat https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441758/lutnick-the-chips-act-was-an-excellent-down-payment-to-begin-that-process https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441758_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441758_video_v3.mp4 Lutnick: "The CHIPS Act Was an Excellent Down Payment to Begin That Process” Howard Lutnick discusses domestic semiconductor manufacturing in his confirmation hearing on January 29th, 2025. 2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Howard LutnickCHIPS ActSemiconductor manufacturingDomestic ManufacturingU.S. SenateConfirmation Hearing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441759/trump-department-of-education-scrubs-dei-from-website-staff-positions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441759_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441759_video_v3.mp4 Trump Department of Education Scrubs DEI From Website, Staff Positions The Trump administration’s Department of Education announced Thursday that it was working on eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) from its website and workforce. The agency said staff leading DEI initiatives have been placed on administrative leave, and over 200 web pages with DEI resources that “promote or endorse harmful ideological programs” have been deleted. It also killed over $2.5 million of DEI contracts, it says. The department said the actions aligned with President Donald Trump’s “ongoing commitment to end illegal discrimination and wasteful spending across the federal government.” 2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 466 Trump AdministrationDepartment of Educationdiversity equity inclusionequity action planJoe Bidenschool districtscivil rightsbook removalschool libraries https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441760/lawmakers-introduce-legislation-for-more-appropriate-punishment-for-sexual-assault-in-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441760_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441760_video_v3.mp4 Lawmakers Introduce Legislation for More Appropriate Punishment for Sexual Assault in Schools Senators Steve McClure and C.D. Davidsmeyer call for giving school direction when it comes to dealing with sexual assault when it occurs between students. 2025-01-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Steve McClureC.D. DavidsmeyerIllinoislegislationsexual assaultschool safetystudent safetyparental rightsexpulsion https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441761/will-doge-help-the-us-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441761_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441761_video_v3.mp4 Will DOGE Help the U.S. Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss DOGE and its potential impacts on the economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Links: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jill-cetina-cfa-35377aa_this-chart-is-crucial-to-the-past-present-activity-7287192201137135617-GxBS/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios 2025-01-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 643 DOGEChris KrugOrphe DivounguyInflationInterest RatesFederal DeficitAmerican EconomyEconomic SolutionsEconomic PoliciesGlobal MarketFederal BudgetFiscal SituationDiscretionary SpendingTax Expenditure https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441762/illinois-state-representatives-file-lawsuit-over-gerrymandered-districts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441762_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441762_video_v3.mp4 Illinois State Representatives File Lawsuit Over “Gerrymandered” Districts House Minority Leader Tony McCombie along with others of the Republican Caucus file lawsuit against the potentially gerrymandered redistricting that took place in 2022. 2025-01-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Tony McCombieRepublican PartygerrymanderingredistrictingIllinoislawsuitvoter rightsRyan SpainIllinois DemocratsState representatives https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441763/wa-considers-paying-parents-for-caring-for-disabled-kids-amid-in-home-shortages https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441763_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441763_video_v3.mp4 WA Considers Paying Parents for Caring for Disabled Kids Amid In-Home Shortages (The Center Square) – Washington may soon join Illinois, California and other states in compensating the parents of developmentally disabled children under legislation considered by the Senate on Monday. State lawmakers proposed something similar last year but failed to get it out of the Legislature. If approved, Senate Bill 5211 would allow parents to receive payments for providing what qualifies as “extraordinary care.” However, there is a stipulation attached. The bipartisan proposal would require the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to amend certain waivers to allow for the payments. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_8c6bfd46-ddae-11ef-acfa-671326e94d47.html 2025-01-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 400 Eliana KernodieTim ClouserSenate Bill 5211Center SquareMedicaid FundsChildcare ServiceChild conditionParents testifyingFamily billsGiving up jobs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441764/press-sec-leavitt-the-president-is-committed-to-tax-cuts-and-spending-cuts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441764_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441764_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “The President Is Committed to Tax Cuts and Spending Cuts” White House Press Secretary Leavitt responds to a question about the administration's plans for spending cuts on January 28th 2025-01-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Press Secretary LeavittTax CutsSpending CutsDonald TrumpTreasury SecretaryWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441765/press-sec-leavitt-as-long-as-nato-pays-their-fair-share https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441765_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441765_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "As long as NATO pays their fair share " White House Press Secretary Leavitt discusses NATO and President Trump's "peace through strength" policies on January 28th 2025-01-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Press Secretary LeavittNATODonald TrumpDefense SpendingPeace through StrengthEuropean AlliesDiplomatic Approach https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441766/press-sec-leavitt-households-have-been-essentially-taxed-dollar55000-in-regulations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441766_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441766_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “Households Have Been Essentially Taxed $55,000 in Regulations” White House Press Secretary Leavitt discusses cost cutting policies from President Trump on January 28th 2025-01-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Karoline LeavittWhite HouseDonald TrumpJoe BidenCost of LivingPrice ReliefDeregulationTax RegulationsBiden AdministrationCost Cutting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441767/report-fewer-cultural-conflicts-occurred-in-schools-last-school-year https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441767_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441767_video_v3.mp4 Report: Fewer Cultural Conflicts Occurred in Schools Last School Year While tense school board meetings over cultural and other issues have dominated education news headlines, instances of culture war battles in schools have declined by 42% according to a new report from the CATO Institute. For more than a decade, the think tank has been collecting data on culture war trends in public schooling according to Neal McCluskey, director of CATO’s Center for Educational Freedom. “I am an advocate for school choice and one of the objections to school choice is if we could all choose schools we would be balkanized — everyone would go off to their own kind of school,” McCluskey told Chalkboard. “But there is also the implication that we would be at war with each other.” 2025-01-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 477 Education in FocusCato InstituteCultural conflictsSchool boardBook removalsbook bansschool districtsPEN Americaschool choicestate lawsgender identityparental notification https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441768/illinois-state-senator-harper-calls-for-slavery-reparations-from-corporations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441768_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441768_video_v3.mp4 Illinois State Senator Harper calls for slavery reparations from Corporations. Illinois State Senator Harper calls for slavery reparations from Corporations 01/28/25 2025-01-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 IllinoisSlavery ReparationsCorporate ReparationsIllinois State SenatorSenator HarperSystemic Racism https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441769/pennsylvania-offers-aid-to-mothers-struggling-with-drug-addiction https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441769_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441769_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Offers Aid to Mothers Struggling With Drug Addiction Pennsylvania program seeks to help mothers and their children impacted by drug addiction 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 PennsylvaniaDrug AddictionSubstance Use DisorderMothersChildrenFamily DiseasePregnancyPostpartum SupportEmploymentChildcareTransportationGrant OpportunitiesFederal FundsOpioids https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441770/sen-warren-d-ma-without-significant-changes-another-financial-crash-is-coming https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441770_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441770_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Warren (D-MA): “Without Significant Changes Another Financial Crash Is Coming” Senator Warren, a Democrat from Massachusetts, criticizes President Trump's choice of Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary on January 27th, 2025 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 Elizabeth WarrenScott BessentFinancial CrashEconomic PolicyWall StreetBanking RegulationsInsurance IndustryLeveraged LoansClimate Change https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441771/sen-crapo-r-id-the-vast-majority-of-this-tax-cut-goes-to-everyday-people https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441771_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441771_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Crapo (R-ID): “The Vast Majority of This Tax Cut Goes to Everyday People” Senator Crapo, a Republican from Idaho, speaks on the Senate floor about tax cuts on January 27th, 2025. 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Mike CrapoTax CutsLower IncomeMiddle IncomeTax BracketsU.S. SenateIncome TaxTaxationAmerican Economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441772/trump-on-medicare-and-social-security-we-will-not-touch-those-benefits-in-any-way https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441772_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441772_video_v3.mp4 Trump on Medicare and Social Security: “We Will Not Touch Those Benefits in Any Way” President Trump addresses GOP members of Congress in Miami, Florida on January 27th 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 15 Donald TrumpMedicareSocial SecurityGOPHealthcareProtecting benefits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441773/president-trump-we-need-to-be-laser-focused-on-competing-to-win-on-ai https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441773_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441773_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “We Need to Be Laser-Focused on Competing to Win” on AI President Trump addresses GOP members of Congress in Miami, Florida on January 27th 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Donald Trumpartificial intelligenceAIchinese leadershiptechnologySilicon Valleytech companiesTrump administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441774/seattle-city-council-appoints-spd-crime-prevention-coordinator-to-vacant-district-2-seat https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441774_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441774_video_v3.mp4 Seattle City Council Appoints SPD Crime Prevention Coordinator to Vacant District 2 Seat The Seattle City Council has appointed Mark Solomon from the Seattle Police Department to the vacant District 2 seat after five rounds of voting. 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 178 Seattle City CouncilMark SolomonSeattle Police DepartmentDistrict 2City Council Appointment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441775/why-did-2024-existing-home-sales-fall-to-a-30-year-low https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441775_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441775_video_v3.mp4 Why Did 2024 Existing Home Sales Fall to a 30 Year Low? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the decline in existing home sales in 2024 and what to expect in 2025 on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 478 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyhome salesmortgage rateshousing markettax deductible2025economic policyfiscal deficits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441776/madigan-co-defendent-michael-mcclain-arrives-at-the-courthouse https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441776_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441776_video_v3.mp4 Madigan Co-defendent Michael McClain Arrives at the Courthouse Madigan Co-defendent Michael McClain arrives at the courthouse on January 28th 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 15 Michael McClainMadigan TrialCourthousePolitical CorruptionIllinois Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441777/michael-madigan-and-his-defense-team-arrive-at-the-courthouse https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441777_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441777_video_v3.mp4 Michael Madigan and His Defense Team Arrive at the Courthouse Michael Madigan and his defense team arrive at the courthouse on January 28th 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 Michael MadiganCourthouseDefense TeamBriberyRacketeeringIllinois Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441778/report-here-are-the-best-and-worst-states-for-educational-freedom https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441778_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441778_video_v3.mp4 Report: Here Are the Best and Worst States for Educational Freedom A new report from a nonprofit organization that ranks states by educational freedom found large differences between them based on their efforts to improve the school choices families have for their children. The American Legislative Exchange Council's Index of State Education Freedom, released Thursday, ranks states based on the school choice options and funding programs they offer students and their families. Andrew Handel, director of ALEC’s education and workforce development task force and the report’s lead author, told Chalkboard News which states ranked at the top of the index and the bottom based on their education choice programs. 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 480 education freedomschool choiceprivate schoolstate legislatorseducational freedomcharter schoolshomeschoolingvirtual schoolsopen enrollment policyeducation savings accountChalkboard NewsEllianna KelnhoferBrennan Clarreytask force https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441779/arguments-presented-over-law-restricting-gun-lawsuits-to-cook-or-sangamon-county https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441779_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441779_video_v3.mp4 Arguments Presented Over Law Restricting Gun Lawsuits to Cook or Sangamon County Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments relating to the restriction of Gun lawsuits to Cook and Sangamon Counties. 2025-01-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 222 Illinois Supreme CourtGun LawsuitsCook CountySangamon CountyDue ProcessConstitutional LawIllinois General AssemblyAssault Weapons BanSafety ActLitigation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441780/washington-state-rep-couture-hb-1296-would-effectively-erase-the-parents-bill-of-rights https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441780_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441780_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Rep. Couture: "HB 1296 Would Effectively Erase the Parent's Bill of Rights" Washington State Representative Travis Couture discusses House Bill 1296 which he says will erase the Parent's Bill of Rights passed just last year. 2025-01-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 88 Travis CoutureWashington StateHouse Bill 1296Parent's Bill of RightsParental RightsEducationSchoolStudents https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441781/washington-house-dems-push-11percent-firearm-ammo-excise-tax-as-budget-deficit-looms https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441781_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441781_video_v3.mp4 Washington House Dems Push 11% Firearm, Ammo Excise Tax as Budget Deficit Looms Critics weigh in as Washington House Democrats push 11% firearm, ammo excise tax 2025-01-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 WashingtonExcise TaxFirearmsAmmunitionBudget DeficitHB 1386Gun ControlGun ViolenceNRAAoibheann Cline https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441782/critics-say-hb-1296-undermines-parents-bill-of-rights-initiative-passed-last-year-in-washington https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441782_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441782_video_v3.mp4 Critics Say HB 1296 Undermines Parents’ Bill of Rights Initiative Passed Last Year in Washington Critics weigh in on HB 1296 during a public hearing in Olympia on January 23rd 2025-01-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 HB 1296Parents' Rights LawWashington StateOlympiaPublic HearingLegislationGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441783/rep-obernolte-r-ca-to-trump-you-are-so-right-about-forest-management https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441783_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441783_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Obernolte (R-CA) to Trump: “You Are So Right” About Forest Management Representative Obernolte (R-CA) agrees with President Trump's perspective on forest management and highlights the legal system that hinders projects during the President's visit to California on January 25th. 2025-01-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 Rep. ObernolteDonald TrumpForest ManagementCaliforniaWildfiresLawsuitFirebreakEnvironmental Law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441784/trump-you-once-again-have-a-president-whos-putting-our-workers-first https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441784_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441784_video_v3.mp4 Trump: “You Once Again Have a President Who’s Putting Our Workers First” President Trump spoke in Las Vegas on January 25th. 2025-01-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Donald TrumpLas VegasNevadaAmerican WorkersAmerican FamiliesAmerica FirstPolitical Speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441785/hegseth-were-going-to-think-about-those-warriors-with-every-decision-we-make https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441785_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441785_video_v3.mp4 Hegseth: “We’re Going to Think About Those Warriors With Every Decision We Make” Pete Hegseth remembers those he served with at his swearing in ceremony as Secretary of Defense on January 25th. 2025-01-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Pete Hegsethmilitary veteransswearing inSecretary of DefensePentagonwarfightersmilitarybattlefield https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441786/sound-transit-declares-emergency-to-expedite-light-rail-reliability-fixes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441786_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441786_video_v3.mp4 Sound Transit Declares Emergency to Expedite Light Rail Reliability Fixes (The Center Square) – Sound Transit’s light rail reliability issues led its board of directors on Thursday to ratify an emergency measure to hasten work on necessary fixes. Goran Sparrman, Sound Transit's interim CEO, declared an emergency in a written finding on Tuesday. After Sparrman issued his finding, staff gave existing contractor HNTB Corporation permission to come up with a project management plan to improve operational reliability in terms of bettering performance, security and safety. HNTB’s work will not exceed $1.5 million. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_33b3fad6-da9e-11ef-9d49-f330c637da65.html 2025-01-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 321 Sound TransitLight RailSeattleGoren Sparrmanlight railreliabilityemergencyHNTB CorporationThe Center Squareinfrastructuretransportation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441787/what-to-expect-from-the-fed-this-week https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441787_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441787_video_v3.mp4 What to Expect From the Fed This Week Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2025-01-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 502 Federal ReserveInterest ratesPCE reportLabor marketUnemployment claimsInflationJob OpeningsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday EconomicsTrumpWorld Economic Forum https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441788/former-illinois-house-speaker-michael-madigan-arrives-to-courthouse https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441788_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441788_video_v3.mp4 Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Arrives to Courthouse Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Arrives to Courthouse Monday January 27th 2025-01-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 Michael MadiganIllinois House SpeakerCourthouseCorruptionIllinois Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441789/washington-in-focus-or-critics-say-bill-undermines-parents-bill-of-rights-initiative https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441789_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441789_video_v3.mp4 Washington in Focus | Critics Say Bill Undermines Parents’ Bill of Rights Initiative (The Center Square) – The brief introductory summary of House Bill 1296 describes it as “Promoting a safe and supportive public education system.” Critics of the legislation contend it’s designed to undermine Initiative 2081, the parents’ bill of rights passed by the Washington State Legislature last year. According to the text of HB 1296, it aims to promote a safe and supportive school system by addressing student rights, parental/guardian rights, employee protections, and requirements for state and local school districts. 2025-01-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Washington Stateparental rightsInitiative 2081House Bill 1296education policyparents' rightsHB 1296school districtsstate legislationWashington legislaturepublic hearingWashington in FocusPublic HearingSenate BillRepresentative Santos https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441790/newsoms-office-clarifies-anti-price-gouging-rules-after-ags-divergent-warning https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441790_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441790_video_v3.mp4 Newsom’s Office Clarifies Anti-price-Gouging Rules After Ag’s Divergent Warning (The Center Square) - After California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued warnings to landlords over anti-price-gouging laws during declared emergencies, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office has provided clarifications on which rules are in effect and for how long. This clarity could bring relief to real estate professionals who have been wary of leasing homes to wildfire victims, especially after the attorney general’s broad warnings appeared inconsistent with the governor’s orders. California Penal Code 396 automatically goes into effect for the 30 days after an emergency declaration, largely limiting price increases for materials, goods, services, hotels, and rent to no more than 10% above what prices were before the declaration, with the code in effect for services for 180 days after the declaration. 2025-01-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 376 CaliforniaGavin NewsomRob Bontaprice gouginglandlordwildfirehousingrentalsCalifornia Penal CodeRental ProtectionLeasesRental Increase https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441791/in-pennsylvania-republican-row-officers-sworn-in-after-historic-sweep https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441791_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441791_video_v3.mp4 In Pennsylvania, Republican Row Officers Sworn-in After Historic Sweep (The Center Square) – It was a full day of celebration in Harrisburg honoring the inaugurations of Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Auditor General Timothy DeFoor, and Attorney General David Sunday. This marks the first time all three row officer positions have been held by Republicans. Garrity and DeFoor both pledged to build from the momentum they’d gained during their first terms in their respective roles, while Sunday outlined his vision for the state's highest law enforcement office. Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke at each of the three ceremonies, which were otherwise filled with speakers and performers who showed the unique thumbprint of each official. 2025-01-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 315 PennsylvaniaRepublicanState GovernmentStacy GarrityTimothy DeFoorDavid SundayRow OfficersPennsylvania in FocusRepublican officerslaw and orderthecentersquare.com https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441792/trump-issues-series-of-border-security-orders-to-protect-america-from-invasion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441792_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441792_video_v3.mp4 Trump Issues Series of Border Security Orders ‘To Protect America From Invasion' (The Center Square) – President Donald Trump Monday night declared a national emergency at the U.S. southwest border and issued multiple directives to implement border security. Former President Joe Biden “allowed millions of people to pour through our borders from jails, prisons, mental institutions, insane asylums, gang members to be taken off the streets of Venezuela and deposited in our country and not just Venezuela … through an open border policy," Trump said. "All over the world, they're emptying their prisons into our country, they're emptying their mental institutions into our country. It stopped as of one o’clock this afternoon.” After returning to the Oval Office, Trump signed a series of proclamations and executive orders to implement border security measures. 2025-01-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 461 Donald Trumpborder securityimmigration policyexecutive ordersRemain in MexicoFederal Governmentclimate policywind energyAmerica in FocusCenter SquareDan McCalebCasey Harperenergy policyDiversity Equity Inclusion https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441793/the-center-square-radio-hour-or-trump-addresses-nation-after-inauguration-ends-federal-remote-work https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441793_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441793_video_v3.mp4 The Center Square Radio Hour | Trump Addresses Nation After Inauguration, Ends Federal Remote Work President-elect Donald Trump addressed the nation from the Capitol Rotunda Monday as his first act as president. Commuter traffic is about to see an uptick in the Washington, D.C. metro area as President Donald Trump issued an executive order ending remote work for federal employees. Trump signed a slew of executive orders upon assuming office. And more... 2025-01-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 Donald Trumpexecutive ordersfederal remote workfederal employeesremote workhousing marketmortgage rateshome buildingenergyimmigrationJoe Bidenhousing datareal estateThe Center Squaretaxpayer news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441794/california-city-adopts-non-sanctuary-status-defying-sanctuary-state-laws https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441794_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441794_video_v3.mp4 California City Adopts ‘Non-sanctuary’ Status, Defying Sanctuary State Laws (The Center Square) - The California beachside city of Huntington Beach continued its confrontation with the state with its city council adopting a resolution declaring the city “a non-sanctuary city for illegal immigration for the prevention of crime.” Huntington Beach has an ongoing lawsuit against the state’s sanctuary state law that limits cooperation with federal immigration authorities, citing a high reoffending rate by illegal aliens with active detainers from federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials that are supposed to result in transfers and deportation. 2025-01-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 284 Huntington BeachCaliforniaSanctuary cityImmigration lawIllegal immigrationFederal lawCalifornia constitutionKenneth Schrupp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441795/illinois-in-focus-or-pritzker-clashes-with-trump-on-immigration-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441795_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441795_video_v3.mp4 Illinois in Focus | Pritzker Clashes with Trump on Immigration, Economy (The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is already butting heads with the Trump administration about immigration and more. Pritzker said he had heard reports of about 2,000 initial immigration enforcement actions coming, but said he’s heard nothing from the Trump administration as of Day 2 of the new presidency. Pritzker also said Trump’s actions against birthright citizenship are unconstitutional. “We will not follow an unconstitutional executive order but we will follow the law in this state,” Pritzker said during an unrelated news conference Tuesday. 2025-01-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpImmigration policyIllinoisSanctuary stateEthics reformMichael MadiganCorruption trialIllinois politicsLaw EnforcementImmigrationDeportationTrust ActKwame RaoulWay Forward Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441796/special-election-scheduled-in-pennsylvania-after-rep-gergelys-passing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441796_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441796_video_v3.mp4 Special Election Scheduled in Pennsylvania After Rep. Gergely’s Passing (The Center Square) – With flags at the capitol flying at half-staff, Pennsylvania legislators began to move forward to fill the vacancy left by House Rep. Matt Gergely, D-McKeesport, who died this weekend at 45. Speaker Joanna McClinton, D-Philadelphia signed a writ of election scheduling a special election to determine his replacement March 25th. Until then, the House will remain evenly split with 101 representatives on each side of the aisle. 2025-01-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 207 PennsylvaniaMatt GergelySpecial ElectionJoanna McClintonPennsylvania HouseAustin DavisAllegheny CountyMcKeesportNick PiscatanoJesse Topper https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441797/inside-look-on-the-streets-of-washington-dc-for-the-inauguration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441797_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441797_video_v3.mp4 Inside Look: On the Streets of Washington D.C. For the Inauguration (The Center Square) – As President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th U.S. President on Monday, his supporters made a pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. to show their support. The Center Square joined them in the blistering cold streets of the nation’s capital to get a sense of what Trump’s base is hoping for in this administration. Per conversations on inauguration day, one theme rang loud and clear: securing the southern border. 2025-01-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 444 Donald TrumpWashington D.C.Southern BorderJoe Bidenillegal immigrationpresidential transitionJanuary 6thUS CapitolBlack Lives Matterpolitical prosecutionCasey HarperHillary ClintonpardoningTransgenderismfederal holiday https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441798/ils-pritzker-unafraid-as-immigration-actions-deportation-flights-begin https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441798_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441798_video_v3.mp4 IL’s Pritzker ‘unafraid’ as immigration actions, deportation flights begin At an unrelated event in Oak Law, Illinois, Friday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker takes questions about immigration enforcement actions taking place and his administration's "know your rights" campaign for undocumented immigrants living in Illinois. 2025-01-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 142 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisimmigration enforcementdeportationimmigration actionsfederal governmentstate governmentknow your rights campaignundocumented immigrants https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441799/imf-warning-economic-policy-uncertainty-is-elevated-with-likely-policy-shifts-in-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441799_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441799_video_v3.mp4 IMF Warning: “Economic Policy Uncertainty Is Elevated With Likely Policy Shifts in 2024” IMF warns that "economic policy uncertainty is elevated with likely policy shifts from many newly elected governments in 2024" 2025-01-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 146 IMFeconomic policypolicy shiftseconomic uncertaintyEuro areaChinaUnited Statesfiscal stimulusFederal Reserveinterest rates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441800/bill-critics-say-undermines-parents-bill-of-rights-initiative-gets-a-public-hearing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441800_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441800_video_v3.mp4 Bill Critics Say Undermines Parents’ Bill of Rights Initiative Gets a Public Hearing (The Center Square) – The brief introductory summary of House Bill 1296 describes it as “Promoting a safe and supportive public education system.” Critics of the legislation contend it’s designed to undermine Initiative 2081, the parents’ bill of rights passed by the Washington State Legislature last year. According to the text of HB 1296, it aims to promote a safe and supportive school system by addressing student rights, parental/guardian rights, employee protections, and requirements for state and local school districts. I-2081 grants parents of public school students the right to review classroom materials, including textbooks and curriculum, and easily access their child’s academic and medical records. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_76e798d8-d9dd-11ef-90a5-0bbc67903303.html 2025-01-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 493 parental rightsHB 1296Initiative 2081state legislatureeducation policyPublic testimonyParental involvementWashington schoolsLegislative hearing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441801/trump-on-helene-recovery-no-permitting-just-get-it-done https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441801_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441801_video_v3.mp4 Trump on Helene Recovery: “No Permitting, Just Get It Done.” President Trump in North Carolina on January 24th, 2025: "Today I'll also be signing an executive order slashing all red tape and bureaucratic barriers and permits to ensure the rapid reconstruction of the roads here in Western North Carolina. We're going to go through a permitting process that's called no permitting just get it done. That's the way they built them many years ago I guarantee you that." 2025-01-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Donald TrumpExecutive OrderNorth CarolinaHelene RecoveryRoad ReconstructionNo Permitting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441802/representative-kiggans-r-va-the-power-of-clean-energy-tax-credits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441802_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441802_video_v3.mp4 Representative Kiggans (R-VA): The Power of Clean Energy Tax Credits Representative Kiggans, a Republican from Virginia, defends the role of clean energy tax credits 2025-01-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 189 Jen KiggansRepresentative Kiggansclean energytax creditsenergy securityRepublicanVirginiaUS HouseInflation Reduction Actenergy developmentwind turbinenaval air station https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441803/trump-to-hurricane-helene-victims-you-are-not-forgotten-any-longer https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441803_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441803_video_v3.mp4 Trump to Hurricane Helene Victims: “You Are Not Forgotten Any Longer” Trump to Hurricane Helene Victims: “You Are Not Forgotten Any Longer” in North Carolina on 1/24/25. 2025-01-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 17 Donald TrumpHurricane HeleneNorth CarolinaDisaster ReliefPolitical Speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441804/trump-i-know-interest-rates-better-than-the-fed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441804_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441804_video_v3.mp4 Trump: I Know Interest Rates Better Than the Fed Trump: I Know Interest Rates Better Than the Fed at The White House on 1/23/25. 2025-01-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Donald TrumpInterest RatesFederal ReserveThe White HouseTariffsChinaUS economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441805/trump-declassifying-the-jfk-rfk-and-mlk-assassination-files https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441805_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441805_video_v3.mp4 Trump Declassifying the JFK, RFK & MLK Assassination Files Trump Declassifying the JFK, RFK & MLK Assassination Files at The White House on 01/23/25. 2025-01-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Donald TrumpJohn F. KennedyRobert F. KennedyMartin Luther King Jr.Executive OrderAssassinationDeclassificationWhite HousePresident TrumpGovernment files https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441806/rep-westerman-r-ar-we-spend-billions-fighting-fire-our-forest-should-be-an-income-stream https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441806_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441806_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Westerman (R-AR): "We Spend Billions Fighting Fire. Our Forest Should Be an Income Stream.” Rep. Westerman (R-AR): "We spend billions fighting fire. Our forest should be an income stream." 2025-01-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Bruce WestermanForest managementIncome streamFederal governmentCarbon sinkSustainable buildingsClean airClean waterWildlife habitat https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441807/rep-schweikert-r-az-so-youre-willing-to-screw-over-your-kids https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441807_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441807_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Schweikert (R-AZ): “So You’re Willing To Screw Over Your Kids?” Rep. Schweikert (R-AZ): "So you're willing to screw over your kids?" discussing how younger generations may struggle more financially. US House 1/23/25. 2025-01-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 Rep. SchweikertUS Housefinancial strugglesyounger generationseconomic policiestaxesgovernment spendingdebtfuture generationsbaseline services https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441808/sen-durbin-d-il-surprised-by-the-response-from-farmers-on-immigration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441808_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441808_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Durbin (D-IL) Surprised by the Response From Farmers on Immigration Sen. Durbin (D-IL) surprised by the response from farmers on immigration on 1/23/25 in US Senate. 2025-01-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Dick DurbinSenateImmigrationFarmersAgricultureDairy FarmingOrchardsFarm BureauImmigration ReformFarm Workers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441809/appeals-court-to-decide-if-illegal-immigrants-have-second-amendment-rights https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441809_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441809_video_v3.mp4 Appeals court to decide if illegal immigrants have Second Amendment rights Greg Bishop reviews some of the highlights from Wednesday's oral arguments in USA v. Heriberto Carbajal-Flores, a case challenging federal law prohibiting illegal aliens from the right to bear arms. Listen to the entire hearing here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcy-mRlnaug 2025-01-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 997 Second Amendment7th Circuit U.S. Courtnon-citizensgun controlfirearmsUS Court of AppealsSeventh CircuitGreg BishopCenter Squaregun ownershipcase lawAppeals CourtIllinoisfirearm chargefederal district judge https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441810/as-immigration-actions-commence-pritzker-defends-illinois-law-shielding-illegal-immigrants https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441810_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441810_video_v3.mp4 As immigration actions commence, Pritzker defends Illinois law shielding illegal immigrants Greg Bishop reviews some of the recent news items about President Donald Trump's immigration actions and share Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's recent comments about the issue. 2025-01-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 695 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpICEimmigration enforcementillegal immigrationfederal agentsimmigration law firmsState of Illinoisbirthright citizenshipTom HomanChapin RoseBrandon JohnsonDemocratic PartySanctuary City https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441811/governor-shapiro-ready-to-work-with-trump-on-aligned-priorities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441811_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441811_video_v3.mp4 Governor Shapiro ‘Ready to Work’ With Trump on ‘Aligned’ Priorities Gov. Josh Shapiro says he’s ready to work with President Donald Trump. The Democratic leader of Pennsylvania, where support for domestic energy production and a populist enthusiasm for the commander-in-chief resonates loudly, issued a statement Monday congratulating the new administration and pledging a cordial partnership, albeit conditionally. “As governor, I have a responsibility to serve the people of Pennsylvania – and I go to work every single day focused on making life better and delivering results for them,” he said. “Over the last two years, I’ve worked across the aisle – bringing Democrats and Republicans together – to solve problems, cut taxes and reduce costs, create real opportunity in our classrooms, invest in public safety, create jobs, and grow our economy. 2025-01-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 402 Josh ShapiroDonald TrumpPennsylvania politicsunion jobsmanufacturing industrynational securityimmigration policies2020 electionUS SteelNippon Steel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441812/trump-order-affirms-biological-reality-of-sex-attacks-bidens-title-ix-rewrite https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441812_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441812_video_v3.mp4 Trump Order Affirms ‘Biological Reality of Sex,’ Attacks Biden’s Title IX Rewrite President Donald Trump signed an executive order to limit the government’s recognition to two sexes based on male and female biology, a reversal of the Biden administration’s attempts to expand the definition of sex discrimination to include gender identity. The order Trump signed on Monday after his inauguration said the executive branch of the government would reaffirm “the biological reality of sex” and rescind the Biden administration’s regulatory expansion of Title IX. “It is the policy of the United States to recognize two sexes, male and female,” the order reads. “These sexes are not changeable and are grounded in fundamental and incontrovertible reality.” 2025-01-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 448 Donald TrumpExecutive OrderTitle IXJoe BidenGender IdentitySex Discriminationbiological reality of sexTrump executive orderBiden administrationLGBTQ+ studentsGender IdeologyEducation in FocusFederal Funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441813/trump-ends-bidens-ridiculous-ev-mandate-green-new-scam https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441813_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441813_video_v3.mp4 Trump ends Biden's 'ridiculous' EV mandate, 'Green New Scam' President Donald Trump tells the World Economic Forum he ended former President Joe Biden's electric vehicle mandate. 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Donald TrumpJoe BidenGreen New Dealelectric vehicleParis Climate Accordnational energy emergencyenergy policyenergy infrastructureoil and gasmanufacturing superpowerartificial intelligencecrypto https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441814/illinois-migrant-sanctuary-policies-getting-people-killed-legislator-says https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441814_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441814_video_v3.mp4 Illinois’ migrant sanctuary policies ‘getting people killed,’ legislator says Separately, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state Sen. Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, discuss the state's migrant sanctuary policies Pritzker says protects people but Rose says puts people's lives in jeopardy. 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 216 J.B. PritzkerChapin RoseIllinoisMigrantSanctuary Policiesimmigration reform https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441815/economic-considerations-as-we-enter-the-first-100-days https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441815_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441815_video_v3.mp4 Economic Considerations as We Enter the First 100 Days Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss things to watch in the economy as the new administration takes the reins on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 766 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyinflationinterest ratesmarket uncertaintyfederal budgettax increaselabor marketproductivity growthconsumer staplesDonald Trumptariffseconomic advisorsConsumer Price Levelhousing regulations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441816/santander-executive-to-trump-we-welcome-your-focus-on-deregulation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441816_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441816_video_v3.mp4 Santander Executive to Trump: “We Welcome Your Focus on Deregulation” Santander Executive to Trump: "we welcome your focus on deregulation" at World Economic Forum on 1/23/25 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 SantanderAna BotinDonald TrumpWorld Economic ForumDeregulationReducing BureaucracyUnited StatesBanking https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441817/president-trump-this-is-a-revolution-of-common-sense https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441817_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441817_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: This is a "Revolution of Common Sense" President Trump: This is a "revolution of common sense" at World Economic Forum on 1/23/25. 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Donald TrumpWorld Economic ForumCommon SensePresident TrumpRevolution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441818/president-trump-not-made-in-america-expect-tariffs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441818_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441818_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: Not Made in America? Expect Tariffs President Trump: Not made in America? Expect tariffs. At World Economic Forum 1/23/25 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Donald TrumpTrump AdministrationTariffsWorld Economic ForumMade in AmericaUS EconomyJob CreationInternational Trade https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441819/rep-mann-r-ks-every-household-would-need-to-contribute-dollar270000-to-wipe-out-national-debt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441819_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441819_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Mann (R-KS): “Every Household Would Need To Contribute $270,000” To Wipe Out National Debt Rep. Mann (R-KS): "Every household would need to contribute $270,000" to wipe out national debt. US House on 1/22/25. 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Rep. Tracey Mannnational debtfederal spendingUS HouseAmerican household https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441820/sen-moreno-r-oh-insane-government-spending-makes-going-to-taco-bell-a-luxury https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441820_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441820_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Moreno (R-OH) “Insane Government Spending Makes Going to Taco Bell a Luxury” Sen. Moreno (R-OH) "Insane government spending makes going to Taco Bell a luxury". Vought nomination hearing on 1/22/25. 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 government spendinginflationluxuryTaco BellSenator MorenoOhioRussell VoughtUS Senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441821/rep-roy-r-tx-there-is-an-enormous-opportunity-to-come-here-legally-right-now https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441821_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441821_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Roy (R-TX): “There Is an Enormous Opportunity To Come Here Legally Right Now” Rep. Roy (R-TX): "There is an enormous opportunity to come here legally right now". US House 01/22/25 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Chip RoyUS Houselegal immigrationstudent visanon-immigrant visasvisa waiver program https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441822/seattle-pd-facing-challenges-in-recruiting-more-women-to-the-job https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441822_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441822_video_v3.mp4 Seattle PD Facing Challenges in Recruiting More Women to the Job The Seattle Police Department's goal of increasing female officer staffing levels to 30% by 2030 as part of its 30x30 Initiative remains elusive. According to data collected by The Center Square, SPD’s female entry-level hires made up 10% of the 1,163 candidates who were sent to the department for pre-employment screening. That is a 3% increase from 2023, but 3% less than hires made in 2022. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_ccd400d4-d8ec-11ef-bc38-935801fe2068.html 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 332 Seattle Police Departmentpolice recruitmentpolice officersgender equalitypolice departmentcitycandidatesstatisticsBruce HarrellBob Kettle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441823/illinois-supreme-court-questions-state-law-limiting-where-people-can-sue-the-state https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441823_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441823_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Supreme Court questions state law limiting where people can sue the state Greg Bishop reviews some of the oral arguments from Wednesday's Illinois Supreme Court hearing on a law that limits where Illinoisans can sue the state on constitutional grounds. 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 820 Illinois lawIllinois Supreme Courtconstitutional lawstate lawconstitutional challengescivil procedureThomas MaagDavid Overstreetoral argumentsGreg BishopJB PritzkerCOVID-19 challengesThomas DeVoreJustice Rochfordvenue limiting law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441824/legislator-rips-illinois-law-prohibiting-local-law-enforcement-from-working-with-ice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441824_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441824_video_v3.mp4 Legislator rips Illinois law prohibiting local law enforcement from working with ICE Greg Bishop shares a conversation with Illinois state Sen. Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, about Gov. J.B. Pritzker and leading Democrats holding up state law prohibiting local law enforcement from working federal immigration officials. 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 688 Chapin RoseJB PritzkerImmigration PolicySanctuary StateIllinoisLakein Riley Actlegal immigrationillegal immigrationDemocratic Partylaw enforcementGreg BishopICE officialsPritzker administrationIDOC residents https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441825/illinois-supreme-court-to-decide-on-law-limiting-where-people-can-sue-state https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441825_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441825_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Supreme Court to decide on law limiting where people can sue state Highlights from oral arguments in the Illinois Supreme Court case Piasa Armory v. Kwame Raoul featuring Deputy Solicitor General Alex Hemmer, Justices David Overstreet, Elizabeth Rochford and Mary K. Obrien, and Piasa Armory attorney Thomas Maag. 2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 322 Supreme CourtIllinois Supreme CourtLawsuits against stateAlex HemmerDeputy Solicitor GeneralJustice David OverstreetJustice Elizabeth RochfordThomas MaagCivil ProcedureDue processCourt hearingLegislative setting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441826/washington-state-rep-jacobsen-r-lays-out-bills-concerning-first-time-offender-sentencing-waivers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441826_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441826_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Rep. Jacobsen (R) Lays Out Bills Concerning First-Time Offender Sentencing Waivers State Rep. Cyndy Jacobsen, a Republican from Puyallup, explains her two bills that would remove option for first-time offender sentencing waivers in cases of vehicular homicide and hit and run resulting in death. 2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 102 Cyndy JacobsenWashington StateRepublican PartyVehicular HomicideHit and RunSentencing WaiverFirst-Time OffenderHouse Bill 1074House Bill 1101Public SafetyKing County https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441827/has-new-housing-construction-stopped https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441827_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441827_video_v3.mp4 Has New Housing Construction Stopped? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the latest housing data on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 595 Chris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday Economicshousing industryUS economymortgage rateshousing markethome buildersPacific coast citiesnew construction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441828/rep-van-drew-r-nj-to-the-family-that-loses-somebody-one-is-enough https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441828_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441828_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Van Drew (R-NJ): "to the family that loses somebody, one is enough" During the Restoring Immigration Enforcement in America hearing in the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Van Drew (R-NJ) pushes back against the argument that there aren't that many migrants that are committing violent crimes 2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441829/sen-ricketts-r-ne-national-debt-biggest-internal-threat-ccp-biggest-external-threat https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441829_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441829_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Ricketts (R-NE): National Debt Biggest Internal Threat, CCP Biggest External Threat Sen. Ricketts (R-NE): National Debt Biggest Internal Threat, CCP Biggest External Threat. From the confirmation hearing of Russell Vought on 1/22/25 2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Sen. RickettsNational DebtInternal ThreatCCPExternal ThreatRussell VoughtConfirmation HearingFederal DollarsContracting ProcessTax Dollars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441830/washington-governor-inslee-delivers-his-final-state-of-the-state-address https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441830_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441830_video_v3.mp4 Washington Governor Inslee Delivers His Final State of the State Address Now former Washington Governor Jay Inslee gave his final State of the State Address, expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to serve his state. 2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Jay InsleeWashington StateState of the StateGovernorState AddressWashington State GovernorWashington State House of Representatives2025 Legislative Session https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441831/washington-senate-adds-cpl-exemption-to-bill-banning-firearms-at-5300-locations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441831_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441831_video_v3.mp4 Washington Senate Adds CPL Exemption to Bill Banning Firearms at 5,300+ Locations After Democrats pushed a bill last week to ban the possession of a firearm at more than 5,300 places, Republicans managed to add an exemption Thursday for people with a concealed pistol license. The majority attempted to do the same last year when passing another bill to ban the possession of firearms and weapons at several other locations. However, like Thursday, the minority convinced their peers across the aisle to add the CPL exemption. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_30b5dbb8-d505-11ef-9af0-4f5c28ad12cf.html 2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 527 Washington stateSenate Bill 5098gun controlgun lawFirearmsSenate LawWashington State Legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441832/washington-governor-ferguson-delivers-surprisingly-bipartisan-inaugural-address https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441832_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441832_video_v3.mp4 Washington Governor Ferguson Delivers Surprisingly Bipartisan Inaugural Address In his inaugural address Washington Governor Ferguson shared examples of legislation he hopes to work with the legislature on in a bipartisan fashion 2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 140 Bob FergusonWashington StateInaugural AddressBipartisan LegislationPublic SafetyMental Health https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441833/president-trump-biden-gave-a-pardon-to-a-lot-of-criminals https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441833_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441833_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "Biden gave a pardon to a lot of criminals" President Trump discussing the pardons that former President Biden gave on his way out of office: "Biden gave a pardon to a lot of criminals" on 01/21/25 2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Donald TrumpJoe BidenPresident Trumppardoning criminalsJanuary 6 CommitteeJ6 Committeepolitical pardonspardons https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441834/president-trump-claims-nearly-dollar3-trillion-of-new-investments-in-us https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441834_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441834_video_v3.mp4 President Trump Claims “Nearly $3 Trillion of New Investments” in U.S. At a discussion at The White House on 1/21/25, President Trump claims "nearly $3 trillion of new investments" in U.S. have already been made in the first day of his second term. 2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Donald TrumpPresident TrumpWhite HouseUnited StatesNew InvestmentArtificial IntelligenceAIWashington DCSecond Term https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441835/trump-on-fentanyl-president-xi-we-dont-want-that-crap-in-our-country https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441835_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441835_video_v3.mp4 Trump on Fentanyl: "President Xi... we don't want that crap in our country." President Trump discussing fentanyl on 01/21/25 at The White House: "President Xi... we don't want that crap in our country." 2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 Donald TrumpFentanyl CrisisChinaXi JinpingDeath PenaltyDrug DealersElection IntegrityPolitical Agreement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441836/pritzker-criticizes-trump-on-jan-6-pardons-economic-orders-musks-gesture https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441836_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441836_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker criticizes Trump on Jan. 6 pardons, economic orders, Musk's gesture Greg Bishop reviews some of the recent comments from President Donald Trump and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker about Jan. 6 pardons, economic issues and more. 2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 859 JB PritzkerDonald TrumpElon MuskJanuary 6thEconomic PoliciesExecutive orderTariffsNazi gestureAntisemitismCapitol RiotJoe BiggsStewart RhodesAshley BabbittBirthright Citizenship14th Amendment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441837/closings-to-begin-in-michael-madigan-michael-mcclain-corruption-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441837_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441837_video_v3.mp4 Closings to begin in Michael Madigan, Michael McClain corruption case Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain separately enter the federal court building in Chicago Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, for what's expected to be the beginning of closing arguments in their corruption trial. 2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Michael MadiganMichael McClainCorruption TrialIllinoisCourtLegal Proceedings https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441838/vindicated-jan-6-defendant-exploring-lawsuit-against-prosecutors-after-trump-pardons https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441838_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441838_video_v3.mp4 'Vindicated' Jan. 6 defendant exploring lawsuit against prosecutors after Trump pardons Greg Bishop talks live with Larry Ligas, a Jan. 6 defendant, about the sweeping pardons of around 1,500 defendants by President Donald Trump. 2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1137 Donald TrumpJanuary 6thLawrence LigaspardonsFBIJoe BidenUS CapitolGreg Bishopseditious conspiracyDOJconservativeelectionIllinoispolitical godfatherDick Durbin https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441839/washington-hate-crime-bill-advances-through-house-committee https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441839_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441839_video_v3.mp4 Washington Hate Crime Bill Advances Through House Committee A Washington House committee voted to advance a bill that would broaden the definition of a hate crime in the state, and remarks by a ranking committee members indicate it could include non-violent acts or speech. House Bill 1052 sponsored by Rep. Cindy Ryu, D-Shoreline, would expand what constitutes a hate crime to include incidents where the perpetrator did so “in part or the whole” due to a person’s perceived identity. Although existing laws concerns acts of violence or destruction of property, Darya Farivar, D-Seattle, recounted a story prior to the committee’s Thursday vote where she witnessed a transit rider berate a fellow rider for wearing hijab, saying the rider was “yelling and kicking and saying to this woman, ‘I'm a Christian, you b---h!’” “The interaction very clearly to me indicated that this would be a hate crime, and it was not because of how strict our laws are around this,” she told colleagues. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_96c2967e-d444-11ef-b397-0f9fc918d5b2.html 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 384 Eliana KerndleTJ MartinelliThe Center SquareWashington Statehate crimestate lawlegislative issuesHouse committeeverbal harassmentlawmakersRules Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441840/pritzker-clashes-with-trump-on-immigration-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441840_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441840_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker clashes with Trump on immigration, economy Separately, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and President Donald Trump talk about issues around immigration and the economy. 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 146 J.B. PritzkerDonald Trumpimmigration policybirthright citizenshipexecutive ordertariffsUS economyIllinoisTrump administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441841/pennsylvania-disaster-recovery-coalition-director-outlines-use-of-new-state-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441841_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441841_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Disaster Recovery Coalition Director Outlines Use of New State Funding Julia Frank, disaster recovery coalition director, talks about new state money spent helping residents fix homes after a flood in Berks County. 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 73 Julia FrankPennsylvaniaBerks CountyDisaster RecoveryState FundingFlood ReliefHome RepairShapiro AdministrationDisaster Relief Assistance ProgramChuck ParkerSue WackBarb Dagel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441842/vp-vance-on-rubio-a-guy-who-can-actually-get-things-done https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441842_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441842_video_v3.mp4 VP Vance on Rubio: "A guy who can actually get things done" VP Vance on Rubio: "A guy who can actually get things done" at his swearing in ceremony 01/21/25 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 VP VanceMarco Rubioswearing in ceremonypolitical leaderUS Politicsgovernment policyDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441843/president-trump-declares-a-national-energy-emergency https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441843_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441843_video_v3.mp4 President Trump Declares a National Energy Emergency President Trump declares a national energy emergency on 01/20/25 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Donald TrumpNational EmergencyEnergy PolicyWhite HousePresident Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441844/pennsylvania-state-rep-siegel-d-says-we-owe-you-on-school-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441844_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441844_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania State Rep. Siegel (D) says ‘we owe you’ on school funding State Rep. Josh Siegel, D-Allentown, applauds state efforts to alter the state’s “unconstitutional” education spending. 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 Josh SiegelPennsylvaniaSchool FundingPublic EducationBasic Education Funding CommissionGovernor ShapiroPennsylvania CommonwealthState Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441845/secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-on-american-foreign-policy-promotion-of-peace https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441845_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441845_video_v3.mp4 Secretary of State Marco Rubio on American Foreign Policy: “Promotion of Peace” Secretary of State Marco Rubio on American Foreign Policy: “Promotion of Peace” at his swearing in ceremony 01/21/25 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 161 Marco RubioAmerican Foreign PolicyDonald TrumpPromoting PeaceAmerica FirstSecretary of State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441846/secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-the-priority-of-the-united-states-will-be-the-united-states https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441846_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441846_video_v3.mp4 Secretary of State Marco Rubio: "The priority of the United States... will be the United States" Secretary of State Marco Rubio: "The priority of the United States... will be the United States" at his swearing in ceremony 01/21/25 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Marco RubioUS Department of StateForeign PolicyDonald TrumpNational Interest https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441847/trump-tiktok-helped-republicans-connect-with-young-voters https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441847_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441847_video_v3.mp4 Trump: TikTok Helped Republicans Connect with Young Voters Trump: TikTok Helped Republicans Connect with Young Voters on 01/20/25 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpTikTokRepublican PartyYoung VotersSocial MediaPolitical CampaignVoter Demographics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441848/a-strong-but-cooling-labor-market-is-showing-up-in-retail-sales-numbers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441848_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441848_video_v3.mp4 A Strong but Cooling Labor Market is Showing Up in Retail Sales Numbers Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 595 Chris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday Economicseconomicsretail salesinflationlabor marketjobsemploymentConsumer spendingConsumer debtRetail SalesInflationEconomic trends https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441849/president-trump-signs-executive-orders-on-immigration-pritzker-reacts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441849_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441849_video_v3.mp4 President Trump signs executive orders on immigration; Pritzker reacts President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders on Day 1 of his presidency, including things impacting immigration. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker reacted on social media. 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1311 Donald TrumpJB PritzkerImmigration PolicyBorder SecurityTrump AdministrationJoe BidenKamala HarrisOath of officeNational SecuritySenator DurbinTammy DuckworthRefugee ResettlementIllinois PoliticsAdam KinzingerAnthony Fauci https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441850/gun-rights-advocates-brace-for-gun-control-legislation-from-illinois-statehouse https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441850_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441850_video_v3.mp4 Gun rights advocates brace for gun control legislation from Illinois Statehouse Greg Bishop shares some of the conversations he had with Maxon Shooter's Supplies owner Dan Eldridge and U.S. Lawshield's Kirk Evans about proposed legislation at the Illinois Statehouse concerning gun control. 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 557 Gun ControlIllinoisSecond AmendmentGun banMagazine banIllinois General AssemblyDaniel EldridgeKirk EvansUS Law ShieldGun control measuresGun ownersSafe storageGreg BishopSupreme CourtColorado https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441851/why-did-president-trump-change-his-mind-on-tiktok https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441851_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441851_video_v3.mp4 Why did President Trump change his mind on TikTok? While signing a slate of Executive orders on his first day in office, President Donald Trump discussed TikTok 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Donald TrumpTikTokSocial MediaData SecurityChina https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441852/president-trump-the-biggest-thing-and-factor-for-inflation-is-energy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441852_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441852_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "The biggest thing and factor for inflation is energy" While signing a slate of Executive orders on his first day in office, President Donald Trump discussed energy policy 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Donald Trumpenergy policyinflationtariffseconomic policyDoug BurgumChris Wright https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441853/president-trump-on-greenland-we-need-it-for-international-security https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441853_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441853_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Greenland: "We need it for international security" While signing a slate of Executive orders on his first day in office, President Donald Trump discussed the importance of Greenland 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Donald TrumpGreenlandInternational SecurityDenmarkExecutive Orders https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441854/trump-on-using-special-forces-in-mexico-stranger-things-have-happened https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441854_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441854_video_v3.mp4 Trump on Using Special Forces in Mexico: "Stranger things have happened" While signing a slate of Executive orders on his first day in office, President Donald Trump answered a question about using special forces in Mexico 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpExecutive OrderSpecial ForcesMexicoDrug CartelsForeign PolicyNational SecurityWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441855/sen-paul-r-ky-on-the-spending-priorities-of-dhs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441855_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441855_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Paul (R-KY) on the Spending Priorities of DHS Sen. Paul (R-KY): "Every dollar spent monitoring law-abiding citizens is a dollar not spent securing the homeland." 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Rand PaulDHSDepartment of Homeland SecurityGovernment spendingBorder securitySurveillance technologyLaw abiding citizensHomeland security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441856/sen-paul-r-ky-on-dhs-an-agency-over-dollar110-billion-dollars-cant-account-for-its-own-activities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441856_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441856_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Paul (R-KY) on DHS: "An agency over $110 billion dollars can't account for its own activities." Sen. Paul (R-KY) discussing DHS: "An agency over $110 billion dollars can't account for its own activities." on 01/17/25 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Rand PaulDepartment of Homeland SecurityDHSgovernment spendingaccountabilityUS Senatefederal budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441857/gov-noem-secret-service-is-in-need-of-dramatic-reforms https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441857_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441857_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Noem: "Secret Service is in need of dramatic reforms" Gov. Noem: "Secret Service is in need of dramatic reforms" from her confirmation hearing on 01/17/25 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Kristi NoemSecret ServiceGovernment reformFinancial crimesChild exploitationLaw enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441858/sen-slotkin-d-mi-on-immigration-democrats-and-republicans-are-to-blame https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441858_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441858_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Slotkin (D-MI) on Immigration: "Democrats and Republicans are to blame." Senator Slotkin discusses legal immigration failures with Gov. Kristi Noem. 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Senator SlotkinKristi Noemlegal immigrationimmigration systemborder controlimmigration lawsUS economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441859/minnesota-resident-the-main-issue-for-me-is-the-border https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441859_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441859_video_v3.mp4 Minnesota Resident: "The main issue for me is the border" Minnesota Resident: "The main issue for me is the border" on 01/20/25 2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 91 MinnesotaBorder SecurityDonald TrumpIllegal ImmigrationPolitical IssuesEl PasoTexasCaliforniaInauguration Day https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441860/pennsylvania-resident-highlights-the-migrant-crisis-as-she-looks-forward-to-2nd-trump-term https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441860_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441860_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Resident Highlights the Migrant Crisis As She Looks Forward to 2nd Trump Term Pennsylvania Resident Highlights the Migrant Crisis As She Looks Forward to 2nd Trump Term on 1/20/25 2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Donald TrumpBorder SecurityMigrant CrisisDeportationImmigration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441861/maryland-grandmother-shares-her-hopes-for-new-trump-term https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441861_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441861_video_v3.mp4 Maryland Grandmother Shares Her Hopes for New Trump Term Maryland Grandmother Shares Her Hopes for New Trump Term on 01/20/25 2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 102 Donald TrumpTax CutsCost of LivingMarylandWandji NgatchouReligious ValuesWomen's Sports https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441862/full-speech-president-donald-trump-speaks-to-supporters-post-inauguration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441862_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441862_video_v3.mp4 Full Speech: President Donald Trump Speaks to Supporters Post-Inauguration Full Speech: President Donald Trump Speaks to Supporters Post-Inauguration 01/20/25 2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2013 Donald TrumpInauguration DayPolitical Speech2020 electionelection integrityborder wallJanuary 6thMelania TrumpGreg AbbottTexasimmigrationrepublican partydemocratic partyvoter IDelection results https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441863/president-trump-we-will-be-designating-the-cartels-as-terrorist-organizations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441863_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441863_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "We will be designating the cartels as terrorist organizations" President Trump: "We will be designating the cartels as terrorist organizations" 01/20/25 2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Donald TrumpTerrorist organizationsDrug cartelsInauguration DayAlien Enemies Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441864/trump-declares-border-emergency-calls-pardoned-j6-committee-political-thugs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441864_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441864_video_v3.mp4 Trump declares border emergency, calls pardoned J6 committee 'political thugs' President Donald Trump during the inauguration ceremony and at a separate event immediately after. 2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 243 Donald TrumpBorder EmergencySouthern BorderNational EmergencyRemain in MexicoCriminal AliensForeign TerroristGreen New DealElectric VehicleJ6 CommitteeNancy PelosiLiz Cheney https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441865/president-trump-we-will-end-the-green-new-deal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441865_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441865_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “We will end the Green New Deal” President Trump: “We will end the Green New Deal” 01/20/25 2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Donald TrumpGreen New DealElectric VehiclesAuto IndustryAmerican Auto WorkersInauguration Day https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441866/president-trump-from-this-moment-on-americas-decline-is-over https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441866_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441866_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “From this moment on America’s decline is over” President Trump: “From this moment on America’s decline is over” 01/20/25 2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Donald TrumpPeacemakerUnifierMiddle EastHostages https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441867/president-trump-i-want-to-be-a-peacemaker-and-a-unifier https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441867_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441867_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “I want to be a peacemaker and a unifier” President Trump: “I want to be a peacemaker and a unifier” 01/20/25 2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 173 Donald TrumpelectionAmerican declinepatriotsdemocracypeaceAmerican patriotsgovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441868/president-trump-we-will-drill-baby-drill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441868_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441868_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "We will drill, baby drill" President Trump: "We will drill, baby drill" from 2025 Inauguration 01/20/25 2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 114 Donald TrumpInauguration DayNational Energy EmergencyEnergy PolicyDrill Baby DrillInflation CrisisOil and GasManufacturing NationStrategic ReservesGreen New DealElectric Vehicle Mandate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441869/full-speech-president-trumps-2025-inauguration-speech https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441869_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441869_video_v3.mp4 FULL SPEECH: President Trump's 2025 Inauguration Speech Full Speech: President Donald Trump's 2025 Inauguration Speech 01/20/25 2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1842 Donald Trump2025 inaugurationInauguration Speechpolitical speechAmerican peopleelection mandateAmerican futureUnited Statesenergy emergencyGreen New Dealtrade systemConstitutionfree speechmilitary strengthhistoric comeback https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441870/full-video-president-trump-and-vice-president-vance-oaths-of-office https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441870_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441870_video_v3.mp4 FULL VIDEO: President Trump & Vice President Vance Oaths of Office Breaking: President Trump & VP Vance take oaths of office 1/20/25 2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 187 Donald TrumpJD VanceOath of OfficeInauguration DayChief Justice RobertsUnited States Constitutionpolitical eventJoe BidenKamala Harris https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441871/breaking-jd-vance-enters-trump-inauguration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441871_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441871_video_v3.mp4 Breaking: J.D. Vance Enters Trump Inauguration Breaking: J.D. Vance Enters Trump Inauguration 01/20/25 2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 J.D. VanceDonald TrumpTrump InaugurationInauguration DayVice President https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441872/breaking-president-trump-enters-trump-inauguration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441872_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441872_video_v3.mp4 Breaking: President Trump Enters Trump Inauguration Breaking: President Trump Enters Trump Inauguration 01/20/25 2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 86 Donald TrumpJoe BidenInaugurationCapitol RotundaAmy KlobucharDeb FischerInaugural Ceremonies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441873/breaking-president-biden-and-vp-harris-enter-trump-inauguration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441873_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441873_video_v3.mp4 Breaking: President Biden & VP Harris Enter Trump Inauguration Breaking: President Biden & VP Harris Enter Trump Inauguration 01/20/25 2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 Joe BidenKamala HarrisDonald TrumpInauguration DayPolitical EventPresidential Inauguration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441874/breaking-first-lady-melania-trump-enters-trump-inauguration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441874_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441874_video_v3.mp4 Breaking: First Lady Melania Trump Enters Trump Inauguration Breaking: First Lady Melania Trump Enters Trump Inauguration 01/20/25 2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Melania TrumpDonald TrumpInauguration DayFirst LadyPolitical event https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441875/breaking-trump-family-enters-trump-inauguration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441875_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441875_video_v3.mp4 Breaking: Trump Family Enters Trump Inauguration Breaking: Trump Family Enters Trump Inauguration 01/20/25 2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 Donald TrumpTrump familyInauguration 2025Political EventTiffany TrumpBarron Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441876/breaking-former-us-presidents-enter-trump-inauguration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441876_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441876_video_v3.mp4 Breaking: Former U.S. Presidents Enter Trump Inauguration Breaking: Former U.S. Presidents Enter Trump Inauguration 01/20/25 2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 169 U.S. PresidentsBill ClintonGeorge W. BushBarack ObamaInauguration CeremonyPolitical Event https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441877/breaking-former-vice-presidents-enter-trump-inauguration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441877_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441877_video_v3.mp4 Breaking: Former Vice Presidents Enter Trump Inauguration Breaking: Former Vice Presidents Enter Trump Inauguration 01/20/25 2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Donald TrumpTrump InaugurationDan QuayleMike PenceVice PresidentsInauguration Ceremony https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441878/pennsylvania-spending-on-policing-targets-several-problems https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441878_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441878_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Spending on Policing Targets Several Problems (The Center Square) – Recruiting new police officers and supporting those already on the job in Pennsylvania remains a constant struggle. That’s why the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency backs local agencies as a way to boost hiring and retention. The latest recipient, Lock Haven City, accepted $14,000 in assistance from the commission in a news conference hosted Gov. Josh Shapiro, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and Pennsylvania State Police Col. Christopher Paris to promote the administration’s law enforcement efforts. The sum awarded to Lock Haven will go toward hiring two new officers. It’s a portion of $3 million in grants awarded by the commission that went toward recruiting and training for 692 municipal law enforcement positions. 2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 387 Pennsylvania policingpolice officerspolice traininglaw enforcement careersPennsylvania State Policecrime ratesVictim servicesSocial servicesPSPKristen SmithChristina LindjoPolice surveillanceCamp LejeuneIsraeli Defense ForcesMilitary mindset https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441879/what-to-expect-from-president-trump-on-his-first-day-in-office https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441879_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441879_video_v3.mp4 What to Expect From President Trump on His First Day in Office (The Center Square)- President-elect Donald Trump is expected to take a wide range of actions on his first day in office. They include potentially signing executive orders related to border security and immigration issues, energy and education. He also vowed to institute a range of tariffs on foreign goods shipped into the country. He also could issue pardons to some convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the U.S. Capitol. 2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 470 Donald TrumpUS presidentPresidential Inaugurationborder securityenergy policytariff warJoe BidenEconomic PolicyCenter SquareDan McCalebCasey HarperAmerica in FocusFranklin News Foundationelectric vehiclesEPA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441880/court-sides-with-parents-in-california-case-over-states-transgender-notification-policy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441880_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441880_video_v3.mp4 Court Sides With Parents in California Case Over State’s Transgender Notification Policy A California lawsuit alleging a school district’s parental notification policy for student gender identity violates teachers’ First Amendment rights will continue after a judge denied motions to dismiss the case on Tuesday. U.S. District Court Judge Roger T. Benitez said Mirabelli v. Olson would continue after California Attorney General Rob Bonta, members of the California Department of Education and the Escondido Union School District sought to have the lawsuit thrown out because the parental notification policy is “just a suggestion.” “Here, the State Defendants say the Plaintiffs lack standing because there is no harm to parents or teachers because the policy is just a suggestion,” according to court documents. 2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 489 lawsuitparental rightstransgender policygender identityCalifornia educationschool districtteacherRoger BenitezCalifornia Board of EducationEscondido UnionElizabeth Mirabellifederal constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441881/entry-level-california-home-costs-up-88percent-from-2020-fires-to-spike-prices-further https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441881_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441881_video_v3.mp4 Entry-Level California Home Costs up 88% From 2020, Fires to Spike Prices Further (The Center Square) - The monthly payment to purchase an entry-level California home has risen 88% since 2020, according to a new report from the non-partisan, state-funded Legislative Analyst’s Office. With the ongoing wildfires having destroyed over 10,000 buildings in high-income areas, prices are primed to go up even further as wealthy families seek new shelter. “Payments for a mid-tier home were nearly $5,800 a month in December 2024 – an 84% increase since January 2020. Payments for a bottom-tier home were over $3,500 per month – an 88% increase since January 2020,” wrote the LAO. “This rapid increase in monthly costs for homebuyers was driven by higher home prices and increasing mortgage rates.” 2025-01-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 466 CaliforniaHousing MarketHome CostsEntry-Level HomeWildfiresInterest RatesHousingHomeLos Angelesrental pricesreal estateprice gougingmarket rentLegislative Analyst https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441882/what-to-expect-from-president-trump-on-day-1-and-court-strikes-down-biden-admins-title-ix-rewrite https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441882_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441882_video_v3.mp4 What to Expect From President Trump on Day 1 & Court Strikes Down Biden Admin’s Title IX Rewrite President-elect Donald Trump is expected to take a wide range of actions on his first day in office. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters Monday that he supports adding conditions to any federal aid to California over the Los Angeles wildfires, citing his position that state and local leaders were “derelict in their duty.” Pete Hegseth, Pam Bondi, Doug Burgum, Marco Rubio, and other nominees began their confirmation hearings in the Senate this week. And more... 2025-01-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 Donald TrumpJoe BidenTitle IXCalifornia wildfiresborder policyenergy policyconfirmation hearingsSenate hearingwildfire bailoutinsurance marketAttorney Generaleconomic downturnunemployment ratemortgage paymentsGavin Newsom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441883/meet-mary-online-groups-are-showing-what-explicit-content-is-on-school-shelves https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441883_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441883_video_v3.mp4 Meet Mary: Online Groups Are Showing What Explicit Content Is on School Shelves Mary in the Library may not have the same recognition as Moms for Liberty, but parents in the Facebook group and other state-focused online communities have the same goal in mind: Getting sexually explicit books out of school libraries and away from kids. Chalkboard News spoke with Brooke Stephens, a Utah parent and grassroots activist who is behind some of the loosely connected social media pages with members who share information about what is inside books, where they have been located and strategies for challenging them. For Stephens and other parents in the groups, removing books with sexually explicit content is their chief concern because they don’t want their children interacting with material that posits different values than what they are taught at home. 2025-01-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 494 online groupsMary in the Libraryexplicit contentschool librariesparentingparent organizationsparental rightsbook banningeducation debatechalkboard news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441884/pennsylvania-invests-opioid-funds-in-tri-county-behavioral-health-unit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441884_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441884_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Invests Opioid Funds in Tri-County Behavioral Health Unit (The Center Square) – Doors have opened on Connections Emergency Behavioral Health Crisis Walk-in Center, a project with an investment of millions from the state in three central Pennsylvania counties. The center is the result of a joint effort between Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties leveraging funds from the state’s opioid settlement trust, a pool of more than $200 million paid largely by the “Big Four” pharmaceutical companies found responsible for contributing to Pennsylvania’s devastating drug crisis. The facility specializes in stabilizing people ages 14 and up who are experiencing mental health and substance abuse emergencies. Its staff provides an opportunity for people to receive help without calling 911. 2025-01-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 382 Pennsylvaniaopioid fundsmental health crisisbehavioral healthtri-countySubstance abuse emergencycommunity resourcessettlementsMental healthPennsylvania in FocusKristen SmithChristina Lnjew988 hotline https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441885/hegseth-grilled-on-sexual-assault-allegations-nonprofits-at-confirmation-hearing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441885_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441885_video_v3.mp4 Hegseth Grilled on Sexual Assault Allegations, Nonprofits at Confirmation Hearing (The Center Square) – For more than four hours Tuesday, Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth fielded questions regarding both his professional qualifications and personal character during a heated hearing before the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee. Pam Bondi, Doug Burgum, Marco Rubio, Kristi Noem, and other nominees also began their confirmation hearings in the Senate this week. 2025-01-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 462 Pete Hegsethsexual assaultconfirmation hearingsSenate HearingsDonald Trumpcabinet picksPam BondiMarco RubioAmerica in FocusRussiaUkraineMAGA PicksBrett KavanaughMatt GaetzKirsten Nielson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441886/weekend-edition-or-defense-rests-and-rebuttal-concludes-at-ex-illinois-house-speakers-corruption-trial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441886_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441886_video_v3.mp4 Weekend Edition | Defense Rests & Rebuttal Concludes at Ex-Illinois House Speaker’s Corruption Trial (The Center Square) – Closing arguments are scheduled to begin next Wednesday at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain. U.S. government attorneys wrapped up their rebuttal about 30 minutes after the Madigan defense team rested its case Thursday at the Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago. FBI Special Agent Ryan McDonald reported to the witness stand for a fourth time during the trial. Before testifying during the rebuttal case, McDonald had previously been called twice by the government and once by Madigan’s defense team. 2025-01-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Michael Madigancorruption trialIllinois House SpeakerIllinoisState of IllinoisComEd SagaIllinois State Lawgovernment reformJury DeliberationChicagoDonald TrumpState LegislationEmanuel Chris WelchGreg BishopThe Center Square YT https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441887/derelict-in-duty-speaker-johnson-supports-conditions-for-california-bailout https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441887_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441887_video_v3.mp4 ‘Derelict in Duty:’ Speaker Johnson Supports Conditions for California Bailout (The Center Square) – U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters Monday that he supports adding conditions to any federal aid to California over the Los Angeles wildfires, citing his position that state and local leaders were “derelict in their duty.” With the state’s insurers already on the brink of insolvency before the massive wildfires, and the state nonpartisan legislative analyst’s office saying the state faces rising multibillion dollar budget deficits and has “no capacity for new commitments,” a federal bailout may be the state’s only option. But for California Gov. Gavin Newsom, that may mean giving up on key policy priorities, whether that includes the state’s high speed rail program, 2035 ban on new gasoline-powered vehicles, sanctuary state laws limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities, or the state’s providing of taxpayer-financed health care for illegal immigrants. 2025-01-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 443 California BailoutLos Angeles wildfiresMike JohnsonGavin NewsomCalifornia FiresWildfire Reliefforest managementLegislative SessionProp 103Water PressureSchool ChoiceTrump AdministrationDeportation DefenseLegal FundingKaren Bass https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441888/sen-lee-r-ut-national-parks-one-of-the-few-features-of-government-that-people-actually-like https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441888_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441888_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Lee (R-UT): National Parks "one of the few features of government that people actually like." Sen. Lee (R-UT): National Parks "one of the few features of government that people actually like." 2025-01-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Mike LeeSenator Mike LeeNational ParksConservationEconomic DriverFederal GovernmentTourismGateway CommunitiesUtah https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441889/washington-state-rep-low-explains-the-juvenile-access-to-attorney-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441889_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441889_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Rep. Low Explains the Juvenile Access to Attorney Bill Washington State Rep. Sam Low, a Republican representing Lake Stevens, talks about his bill to loosen restrictions on police interrogating juveniles in suspected crimes linked to gang violence. 2025-01-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Sam LowWashington StateJuvenile Access to Attorney Billgang violencepolice interrogatingjuvenileslegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441890/sen-scott-r-sc-the-results-of-the-opportunity-zones-has-been-astounding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441890_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441890_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Scott (R-SC): "The results of the opportunity zones has been astounding" Sen. Scott (R-SC): "The results of the opportunity zones has been astounding" 01/16/25 2025-01-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Tim ScottOpportunity ZonesEconomic DevelopmentReal Estate InvestingCommunity DevelopmentAffordable HousingGentrificationDistressed CommunitiesMayorsRepublican Governors https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441891/sen-ricketts-r-ne-on-why-ev-mandates-are-failing-in-rural-communities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441891_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441891_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Ricketts (R-NE) on why EV mandates are failing in rural communities Sen. Ricketts (R-NE) on why EV mandates are failing in rural communities 01/16/25 2025-01-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Sen. RickettsEV mandatesElectric VehiclesRural CommunitiesNebraskaCharging StationsEPAEmission StandardsVehicle Sales https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441892/sen-tillis-r-nc-93-million-people-will-be-affected-with-added-tax-burden https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441892_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441892_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Tillis (R-NC): "93 million people will be affected with added tax burden" Sen. Tillis (R-NC): "93 million people will be affected with added tax burden" 01/16/25 2025-01-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Thom TillisTax CutsTaxationRepublican PartyJobsMiddle ClassFiscal CrisisTax BurdenGovernmentTax Law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441893/sen-cassidy-r-la-on-china-we-get-the-loss-of-the-jobs-but-also-the-pollution https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441893_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441893_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Cassidy (R-LA) on China: "We get the loss of the jobs, but also the pollution" Sen. Cassidy (R-LA) on China: "We get the loss of the jobs, but also the pollution." 01/16/25 2025-01-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Bill CassidyChinaPollutionJob LossWest CoastManufacturingAir PollutionInternational StandardsUS EconomyEmissions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441894/sen-britt-r-al-on-homelessness-issues-its-absolutely-unacceptable https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441894_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441894_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Britt (R-AL) on Homelessness Issues: "It's absolutely unacceptable" Sen. Britt (R-AL) on Homelessness Issues: "It's absolutely unacceptable" 01/16/25 2025-01-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Senator BrittHomelessnessHousing CostsGovernment RegulationPolitical Issues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441895/sen-young-r-in-tariffs-can-strengthen-certain-national-security-relevant-industries https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441895_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441895_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Young (R-IN): "Tariffs can strengthen certain national security relevant industries" Sen. Young (R-IN): "Tariffs can strengthen certain national security relevant industries." 01/16/25 2025-01-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Senator YoungTodd YoungTariffsNational SecurityEconomic DebateInflationSupply ChainJob CreationTrade NegotiationsInternational Trade https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441896/hud-nominee-eric-turner-hud-is-failing-at-its-most-basic-mission https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441896_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441896_video_v3.mp4 HUD Nominee Eric Turner: "HUD is failing at its most basic mission" HUD Nominee Eric Turner: "HUD is failing at its most basic mission" 01/16/25 2025-01-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Eric TurnerHUDDepartment of Housing and Urban Developmenthomelessnesshousing crisispublic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441897/governor-shapiro-could-support-new-us-steel-buyout-offer https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441897_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441897_video_v3.mp4 Governor Shapiro Could Support New U.S. Steel Buyout Offer (The Center Square) – A joint bid for U.S. Steel from two domestic rivals has the potential support of Gov. Josh Shapiro. In a statement to The Center Square on Monday, the governor’s office said Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves has made “meaningful commitments to Pennsylvania” in conversations about a formal offer the Ohio-based company plans to make with Nocur, a steel manufacturer headquartered in North Carolina. “Before the governor would even consider endorsing any potential deal, Cleveland-Cliffs needs to make a formal bid to buy U.S. Steel and present specific details on what it will do to protect Pennsylvania jobs for the long term,” said Manuel Bonder, Shapiro’s spokesman. 2025-01-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 470 Josh ShapiroU.S. SteelCleveland CliffsNucorcorporate acquisitionUS Steel BuyoutPennsylvania PoliticsBiden AdministrationNippon US SteelJoe BidenDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441898/how-will-illinois-be-impacted-by-national-concealed-carry-reciprocity https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441898_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441898_video_v3.mp4 How will Illinois be impacted by national concealed carry reciprocity? Greg Bishop shares conversations with U.S. Lawshield's Kirk Evans and Maxon Shooter's Supplies owner Dan Eldridge about the possibility of a national concealed carry reciprocity law with a Republican controlled U.S. Congress and incoming Trump administration. 2025-01-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 523 Illinois in Focus DailyGreg BishopKirk EvansUS Law Shieldconcealed carry reciprocityfirearm regulationsopen carrygun rightsDan EldridgeGun LawsSelf-DefenseIllinoisGun TourismConcealed Carry https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441899/concerned-about-due-process-of-illegal-immigrants-several-ags-oppose-laken-riley-act https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441899_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441899_video_v3.mp4 Concerned about due process of illegal immigrants, several AGs oppose Laken Riley Act Greg Bishop reviews a recent letter Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul signed with other attorneys general urging the U.S. Senate to oppose the Laken Riley Act, a measure to require the detention of illegal immigrants accused of things like robbery. 2025-01-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 429 Laken Riley ActKwame RaoulDue processillegal immigrationmigrant crimeJosh HawleyImmigration lawLetitia JamesKarina's BillGun rightsDemocratic witnesscongressional hearing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441900/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-jan-17th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441900_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441900_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Jan. 17th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-01-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1086 IllinoisGreg Bishopgun lawsLaken Riley Actmigrant crimeconcealed carrygun rightsfirearm regulationsdue processsecond amendmentKwame Raoulfirearm confiscationUS Law Shieldopen carrynational reciprocity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441901/federal-court-strikes-down-biden-admins-title-ix-rewrite https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441901_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441901_video_v3.mp4 Federal Court Strikes Down Biden Admin’s Title IX Rewrite A federal court in Kentucky ruled Thursday that the Biden administration’s rulemaking expanding Title IX to include gender identity is “unlawful.” The judgment from the United States District Court from the Eastern District of Kentucky sided with Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, West Virginia and private organizations and individuals. Critics of the rule lauded the court’s decisions. Chief Judge Danny C. Reeves wrote in Thursday's order that the administration’s final rule overstepped its congressionally given boundaries. 2025-01-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 508 Biden AdministrationTitle IXFederal Courtgender identityCourt rulingLegal challengesEducation policyK-12 educationSchool campusesJoe BidenDonald TrumpEliana KrunotlBrenan ClaryBetsy DeVosLitigation victories https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441902/inslees-final-state-of-the-state-address-touts-increased-state-spending-since-2013 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441902_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441902_video_v3.mp4 Inslee’s Final State of the State Address Touts Increased State Spending Since 2013 (The Center Square) – In his final State of the State address to the Legislature, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee touted the enormous increase in state spending on various programs and services since he took office, while imploring lawmakers not to reduce spending as they write the upcoming biennial budget. The state's two-year operating budget was roughly $38 billion when Inslee took office in 2013. Since then the budget has increased to $75.5 billion, though it is facing a multibillion deficit for the 2025-2027 biennium despite record revenue levels. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_63340c62-d2b3-11ef-aa07-37952e72d726.html 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 387 Jay InsleeState of the Stategovernment spendingbudgetWashington State budgetbudget cutslegislaturevotersanti-tax initiativeslong-term care https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441903/secretary-of-state-nominee-marco-rubio-on-sudan-a-real-genocide https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441903_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441903_video_v3.mp4 Secretary of State Nominee Marco Rubio on Sudan: "A real genocide." Secretary of State Nominee Marco Rubio on Sudan: "A real genocide." on 01/15/25 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 126 Marco RubioSudanGenocideHumanitarian CrisisDiplomacyEthnic TargetingUnited StatesUS AlliesMiddle EastPeace ProcessDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441904/sen-justice-r-wv-energy-is-the-key-to-our-defense https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441904_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441904_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Justice (R-WV): Energy is "the key to our defense." Sen. Justice (R-WV): Energy is "the key to our defense." 01/15/25 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Jim JusticeSenator JusticeEnergyNational DefenseRussiaUkraine WarEnergy Strategy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441905/bob-ferguson-sworn-in-as-washington-governor-delivers-inaugural-address https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441905_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441905_video_v3.mp4 Bob Ferguson Sworn in as Washington Governor, Delivers Inaugural Address (The Center Square) – A day after outgoing three-term Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his final State of the State address, Bob Ferguson was sworn in as the state’s 24th governor on Wednesday. Ferguson has served as the state attorney general since 2013 and was a member of the King County Council before that. Following the swearing-in of other statewide executives, Ferguson took the oath of office administered by Washington Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Stephens. He began his midday speech before a joint legislative session in the House of Representatives. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_3a79b374-d396-11ef-a460-733ce65663c7.html 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 585 Washington StateBob FergusonJay InsleeGovernorpoliticsState budgetWashington State politicsTrump administrationReproductive RightsGovernor Fergusonlegislators https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441906/trump-cia-pick-russia-is-very-clearly-an-adversary-of-the-united-states https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441906_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441906_video_v3.mp4 Trump CIA Pick: "Russia is very clearly an adversary of the United States." Trump CIA pick John Ratcliffe: "Russia is very clearly an adversary of the United States." 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 John RatcliffeRussiaUnited StatesInternational RelationsMilitary threatNuclear StockpileChina https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441907/how-will-the-wildfires-impact-the-california-insurance-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441907_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441907_video_v3.mp4 How Will the Wildfires Impact the California Insurance Market? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic impacts of natural disasters like the wildfires in Southern California on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 522 california wildfireswildfiresinsurance costreal estatehousing demandcoastal housingclimate changeChris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday EconomicsSouthern Californiaearthquakesan fransisco https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441908/energy-sec-nominee-chris-wright-we-will-grow-the-supply-of-affordable-american-energy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441908_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441908_video_v3.mp4 Energy Sec. Nominee Chris Wright: We will grow the supply of affordable American energy Energy Sec. Nominee Chris Wright: We will grow the supply of affordable American energy 01/15/25 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Chris WrightEnergy SecretaryEnergy InnovationEnergy SupplyAffordable EnergyAmerican EnergyEnergy Labs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441909/indiana-lawmakers-propose-state-absorb-disgruntled-illinois-counties https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441909_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441909_video_v3.mp4 Indiana lawmakers propose state absorb disgruntled Illinois counties Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers, tells WISH-TV they want to welcome disgruntled Illinois counties into Illinois. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says that is a "stunt." 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 74 IndianaIllinoisTodd HustonJ.B. PritzkerState GovernmentLawmakersCountiesState bordersIllinois LegislatureState SuccessionIndiana House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441910/sos-nominee-marco-rubio-europe-relies-too-much-on-russia-for-energy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441910_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441910_video_v3.mp4 SoS Nominee Marco Rubio: Europe relies too much on Russia for Energy Secretary of State Nominee Marco Rubio discusses European energy independence in his January 15th confirmation hearing. 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Marco RubioEnergy IndependenceRussiaEuropeDonald TrumpGermanyNATO SummitUnited NationsEnergy ResourcesEuropean EnergyVladimir Putin https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441911/budget-nom-russell-vought-when-i-look-at-government-waste-i-fear-for-my-daughters-future https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441911_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441911_video_v3.mp4 Budget Nom. Russell Vought: "When I look at government waste I fear for my daughter's future" OMB Nominee Russell Vought lays out Americans' growing concerns for the future during his January 15th confirmation hearing. 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 Russell VoughtOMBBudgetGovernment WasteNational DebtConfirmation Hearing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441912/sen-paul-r-ky-both-sides-are-complicit-in-this-reckless-approach-to-spending https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441912_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441912_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Paul (R-KY): "Both sides are complicit in this reckless approach to spending" In the confirmation hearing for OMB nominee Russell Vought, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) discusses the government's "reckless" spending 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Rand PaulGovernment spendingBudgetTaxpayersCongressRussell VoughtConfirmation hearing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441913/trump-nominees-getting-grilled-this-week-in-washington-dc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441913_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441913_video_v3.mp4 Trump nominees getting grilled this week in Washington D.C. Greg Bishop reviews some of the hearings in Washington D.C. around President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for various cabinet positions. 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 664 Donald TrumpUS Senate HearingWashington DCconfirmation hearingscabinet positionsChuck GrassleyDick DurbinMarco RubioPam BondiIllinoisIllinois newsCenter SquarePete HegsethTammy DuckworthJustice Department https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441914/illinois-chicago-double-down-on-migrant-sanctuary-policies-ahead-of-trump-taking-office https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441914_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441914_video_v3.mp4 Illinois, Chicago double down on migrant sanctuary policies ahead of Trump taking office Greg Bishop reviews the most recent comments from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and others about the state's migrant sanctuary policies ahead of President-elect Donald Trump taking office. 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 930 Donald TrumpSanctuary policiesJB PritzkerBrandon JohnsonChicagoIllinois Infoimmigration policydeportation effortsimmigrationimmigration enforcementrefugeeTrump administrationThe Center SquareGreg Bishopdeportation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441915/pennsylvania-dhs-secretary-val-arkoosh-discusses-new-walk-in-crisis-center-approach https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441915_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441915_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania DHS Secretary Val Arkoosh Discusses New Walk-in Crisis Center Approach Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh toured Connections Emergency Behavioral Health Crisis Walk-in Center and discussed the different approach a crisis center offers 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Val ArkooshPennsylvaniaDepartment of Human ServicesBehavioral Health ServicesMental Health CrisisCrisis CenterEmergency Department911PoliceFundingJosh Shapiro https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441916/pennsylvania-dhs-secretary-val-arkoosh-discusses-services-at-new-walk-in-crisis-center https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441916_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441916_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania DHS Secretary Val Arkoosh Discusses Services at New Walk-in Crisis Center Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh toured Connections Emergency Behavioral Health Crisis Walk-in Center and discussed the services the center offers 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 18 Val ArkooshPennsylvania DHSBehavioral HealthMental healthSubstance use disorderPeer supportcrisis centerConnections Emergency Behavioral Health Crisis Walk-in Center https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441917/pritzker-calls-indiana-welcoming-illinois-counties-that-want-to-separate-from-state-a-stunt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441917_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441917_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker calls Indiana welcoming Illinois counties that want to separate from state a 'stunt' In this short segment from Illinois in Focus Daily, Greg Bishop shares comments from Gov. J.B. Pritzker about Indiana opening their arms to Illinois counties that want to separate from the Land of Lincoln. 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 70 JB PritzkerIndianaIllinoisState GovernmentGovernmentState PoliticsGreg BishopIllinois PoliticsHoosier StateLand of Lincoln https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441918/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-jan-16th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441918_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441918_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Jan. 16th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1781 Illinois in FocusDonald TrumpChicagoSanctuary CityIllinoisImmigrationGovernment AccountabilityJB PritzkerBrandon JohnsonJoe BidenDick DurbinGreg BishopFederal PartnersICEDemocratic Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441919/chicago-blocks-measure-relaxing-sanctuary-status-ahead-of-trump-inauguration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441919_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441919_video_v3.mp4 Chicago blocks measure relaxing ‘sanctuary’ status ahead of Trump inauguration During Wednesday's Chicago City Council meeting, a resident calling himself "Chicago Conservative" shares comments. Afterward, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Deputy Mayor Beatrice Ponce de León discuss the city's migrant sanctuary status. Separately, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker discusses the state's policies. 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 200 Brandon JohnsonBeatrice Ponce DeLeonJ.B. PritzkerIllinoisChicagosanctuary cityimmigration policymigrant shelters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441920/spokane-split-over-siting-homeless-services-as-more-prepare-to-open-next-month https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441920_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441920_video_v3.mp4 Spokane Split Over Siting Homeless Services as More Prepare to Open Next Month (The Center Square) – Spokane opened a new medical respite facility on Monday as part of its scattered-site homeless model, sparking support and criticisms from the city council around its sudden arrival. The Lilac City started leveraging the model in October as it decommissioned the Trent Resource and Assistance Center. The Trent Shelter once housed hundreds of individuals, but its closure left many without a roof overhead as temperatures dropped and the new model lagged. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_390d0cba-d2b1-11ef-859e-5f16ccf209b5.html 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 492 Spokane Washingtonhomelessnessmedical respitescattered sitecity councilpublic safetydrug useEliana KerndoleTim Clouserhomeless model https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441921/both-sides-raise-concern-of-weaponized-justice-department-at-bondi-hearing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441921_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441921_video_v3.mp4 Both sides raise concern of weaponized Justice Department at Bondi hearing During the confirmation hearing of Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's appointee takes questions from U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island. 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 200 Pam BondiChuck GrassleyDick DurbinSheldon WhitehouseDonald TrumpJoe BidenAttorney GeneralJustice DepartmentConfirmation hearingPoliticalWeaponizationInvestigation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441922/senator-gillabrand-d-ny-do-you-agree-anybody-should-be-able-to-serve-in-the-military https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441922_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441922_video_v3.mp4 Senator Gillabrand (D-NY): "Do you agree anybody should be able to serve in the military?" Hegseth Confirmation Hearing Highlights 01/15/25 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Kirsten GillibrandSenator GillibrandMilitary serviceMilitary eligibilityConfirmation hearingLGBTQLeftistDon't Ask Don't Tell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441923/senator-mullin-r-ok-you-got-a-man-who-has-literally-put-his-butt-on-the-line https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441923_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441923_video_v3.mp4 Senator Mullin (R-OK): "You got a man who has literally put his butt on the line." Hegseth Confirmation Hearing Highlights 01/15/25 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 141 Pete HegsethSenator MullinDepartment of Defensecabinetdonald trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441924/pete-hegseth-our-standards-will-be-high-and-they-will-be-equal-not-equitable https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441924_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441924_video_v3.mp4 Pete Hegseth: "Our standards will be high and they will be equal - not equitable." Hegseth Confirmation Hearing Highlights 01/15/25 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 147 Pete Hegsethconfirmation hearingmilitaryequal standardshigh standardsmilitary readinessmilitary performancemilitary meritarmyweapon system https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441925/senator-tuberville-r-al-and-pete-hegseth-we-dont-need-more-bureaucracy-at-the-top https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441925_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441925_video_v3.mp4 Senator Tuberville (R-AL) & Pete Hegseth: "We don't need more bureaucracy at the top." Pete Hegseth answers question from Senator Tuberville (R-AL) during January 14th confirmation hearing. 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 76 Tommy TubervillePete HegsethmilitarybureaucracySecretary of Defensefour-star generalsJoint Chiefs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441926/gators-guns-owner-and-attorney-encouraged-after-wa-supreme-court-arguments-in-high-cap-magazine-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441926_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441926_video_v3.mp4 Gator's Guns Owner and Attorney Encouraged After WA Supreme Court Arguments in High Cap Magazine Ban Wally Wentz, owner of Gator's Custom Guns in Kelso, and his attorney, Pete Serrano, founder of Silent Majority Foundation, react to Washington Supreme Court arguments 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 121 Gator's Custom GunsWally WentzPete SerranoSilent Majority FoundationWashington Supreme CourtHigh Capacity Magazine BanSecond AmendmentGun RightsFirearms Law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441927/pete-hegseth-navy-secretarys-focus-lethality-not-climate-change https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441927_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441927_video_v3.mp4 Pete Hegseth: "Navy Secretary's Focus - Lethality, Not Climate Change" Pete Hegseth answers question from Senator Sullivan (R-AK) in January 14th confirmation hearing 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 Pete HegsethSenator SullivanNavy SecretaryClimate ChangeShip BuildingMilitaryConfirmation Hearing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441928/former-il-house-speaker-michael-madigan-codefendant-michael-mcclain-wednesday https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441928_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441928_video_v3.mp4 Former IL House Speaker Michael Madigan, codefendant Michael Mcclain, Wednesday Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael Mcclain separately enter the federal court building in Chicago Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Michael MadiganMichael McclainCorruption TrialFederal CourtIllinoisIllinois House SpeakerPolitical Corruption https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441929/rep-schweikert-r-az-how-many-of-you-think-the-world-is-going-to-lend-us-dollar124-trillion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441929_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441929_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Schweikert (R-AZ): "How many of you think the world is going to lend us $124 Trillion?" Rep. Schweikert (R-AZ): "How many of you think the world is going to lend us $124 T?" from U.S House Floor 01/14/25 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Social SecurityMedicareBudget DeficitGovernment DebtUS EconomyDavid SchweikertU.S. HouseUS budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441930/how-is-the-cost-of-credit-impacting-businesses-and-consumers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441930_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441930_video_v3.mp4 How is the Cost of Credit Impacting Businesses and Consumers? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the state of business and consumer finance on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 564 Chris KrugOrphe DivounguyBusiness FinanceConsumer FinanceCorporate Bankruptciesconsumer spendingcredit card defaultshousehold debteconomic growthlabor marketeconomic downturnAmerica's Talking https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441931/firearm-retailer-reacts-to-judge-siding-with-them-over-cook-countys-gun-ammo-tax https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441931_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441931_video_v3.mp4 Firearm retailer reacts to judge siding with them over Cook County's gun, ammo tax Greg Bishop talks with Dan Eldridge, owner of Maxon Shooters: Chicago Gun Range & Gun Shop and with Federal Firearms Licensees of Illinois, about the Cook County judge siding with gun rights advocates over Cook County's tax on guns and ammo. 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 635 Cook Countyfirearms taxammunition taxDan EldridgeGreg BishopIllinois lawgun rightsMaxon Shootersgun taxgun controlsales tax revenueJohn BochGuns Save Lifetargeted taxesSupreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441932/illinois-supreme-court-hears-arguments-about-whether-to-toss-law-prohibiting-open-carry https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441932_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441932_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Supreme Court hears arguments about whether to toss law prohibiting open carry Greg Bishop reviews some of the oral arguments in the Illinois Supreme Court case whether to find a state firearms statute prohibiting open carry unconstitutional. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_e8486efe-d2ac-11ef-ba5d-b350ddcd6572.html Watch the entire proceedings: https://vimeo.com/showcase/10870806?video=1029342321 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 481 Illinois Supreme Courtopen carrysecond amendment rightsgun controlIllinoisfirearm licensefirearm ownerpublic open carryGershon FisherTaishon ThompsonEric CastanedaKostanida rebuttalIllinois CCLfirearm safety training https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441933/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-january-15-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441933_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441933_video_v3.mp4 Illinois in Focus Daily | Wednesday January 15, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1472 Illinois in FocusIllinois budgetChicago Debt RatingGun lawsIllinoisIllinois Supreme CourtSecond Amendment rightsOpen carryCook County taxGun control policyJohn BochAmmunition taxCook CountyS&P GlobalChicago Mayor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441934/concerns-rise-over-rent-control-talks-in-washington-state https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441934_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441934_video_v3.mp4 Concerns Rise over Rent Control Talks in Washington State Executive Director and Board President of the Rental Housing Association of Washington, Sean Flynn, shares his concerns. 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Sean FlynnWashington Staterent controlRental Housing Association of Washingtonaffordable housingtenant assistance programanti-predatory renting practiceshousing market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441935/il-secretary-of-state-supports-bipartisan-bill-to-end-age-discrimination-of-driving-seniors https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441935_video_v3.mp4 IL Secretary of State Supports Bipartisan Bill to End Age Discrimination of Driving Seniors Officials Discuss reporting program to report unsafe drivers of any age, and raise mandatory testing age to 87. 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 126 Alexi GiannouliasJeff KeicherRam VillivalamPhilippe LargentIllinoisSenior DriversAge DiscriminationDriving SafetyDriving ExamBipartisan BillDriving Ability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441936/illinois-supreme-court-asked-to-toss-law-prohibiting-open-carry-of-firearms https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441936_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441936_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Supreme Court asked to toss law prohibiting open carry of firearms Eric Castaneda with the Office of the State Public Defender, and Assistant Illinois Attorney General Garson Fisher argue a case challenging state firearms laws in front of the Illinois Supreme Court. 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 142 Illinois Supreme Courtopen carryfirearms lawssecond amendmentGarson FisherEric Castaneda https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441937/some-warn-bill-modifying-illinois-energy-policy-will-increase-ratepayer-taxpayer-burden https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441937_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441937_video_v3.mp4 Some warn bill modifying Illinois' energy policy will increase ratepayer, taxpayer burden Greg Bishop reviews debate around a recently passed measure in the Illinois General Assembly some say will increase costs for energy ratepayers and taxpayers. 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 385 IllinoisRenewable Energyenergy policytaxpayersrate payerslegislationenergy pricesGreg BishopIllinois Housestate representativeCD DavidsmeyerDavid SeverinRobin Gableenergy contractselectric vehicles https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441938/lawmakers-are-sworn-in-on-the-first-day-of-the-2025-session-of-the-washington-state-legislature https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441938_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441938_video_v3.mp4 Lawmakers Are Sworn in on the First Day of the 2025 Session of the Washington State Legislature (The Center Square) Lawmakers Are Sworn in on the First Day of the 2025 Session of the Washington State Legislature. 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 Washington StateLawmakers2025 SessionLegislatureSwearing InOath of OfficeState GovernmentUnited StatesConstitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441939/il-to-redefine-prostitute-to-person-engaged-in-the-sex-trade-as-some-look-to-decriminalize https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441939_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441939_video_v3.mp4 IL to redefine 'prostitute' to 'person engaged in the sex trade' as some look to decriminalize Greg Bishop reviews a recent measure that passed the Illinois General Assembly to redefine the term "prostitute" to "person engaged in the sex trade," as some aim to decriminalize the act. 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 381 sex workdecriminalizationIllinoislegislationGreg BishopKarina VillaWill Guzzardisex workerstate politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441940/cook-county-judge-sides-with-guns-save-life-in-gun-ammo-tax-challenge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441940_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441940_video_v3.mp4 Cook County judge sides with Guns Save Life in gun, ammo tax challenge Greg Bishop shares a conversation with Guns Save Life Executive Director John Boch about Monday's decision from a Cook County judge siding with gun rights advocates over the county in a case challenging the county's gun and ammo tax. 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 587 Cook Countygun taxammo taxGuns Save LifeJohn BochGun rightsGreg BishopUS Supreme CourtFirearm Owner ID cardIllinois gun lawsJ.B. PritzkerKarina's Law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441941/cross-examination-of-former-illinois-house-speaker-continues-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441941_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441941_video_v3.mp4 Cross examination of former Illinois House speaker continues in Chicago Separately, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain enter the federal court building in Chicago to continue facing corruption charges. 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Michael MadiganMichael McClainCorruption ChargesIllinois HouseFederal CourtChicago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441942/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-jan-14-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441942_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441942_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Jan. 14, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1537 IllinoisGun rightsGun taxAmmunition TaxSecond AmendmentGun LawRenewable energyIllinois HouseIllinois billJB PritzkerWill GuzzardiGeneral AssemblyGovernmentNews HeadlinesThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441943/new-yorks-congestion-pricing-toll-system-gets-underway https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441943_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441943_video_v3.mp4 New York’s Congestion Pricing Toll System Gets Underway (The Center Square) — The nation's first congestion pricing system got underway in New York over the weekend after a last-ditch legal challenge failed to block the controversial new tolling program. New York’s new toll for drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street began just after midnight on Sunday after a U.S. District Court judge late Friday denied New Jersey’s push to keep the plan from going into effect. Under the program, passenger cars will pay a $9 toll between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. on weekdays and between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. on weekends. New York officials say the toll will reduce tailpipe pollution and provide more funding for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which operates the public transit system. 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 495 New Yorkcongestion pricingtoll systemMetropolitan Transportation AuthorityNYC Subwaymass transitpublic safetyNew JerseyKathy HochulEric Adamstail pipe emissionsCenter SquareAmerica in FocusDonald TrumpPhil Murphy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441944/pritzker-to-sign-measure-requiring-police-confiscate-guns-in-orders-of-protection https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441944_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441944_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker to sign measure requiring police confiscate guns in orders of protection Separately, Illinois state Sen. Steve McClure, R-Springfield, state Reps. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, Patrick Windhorst, R-Metropolis, Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, and Gov. J.B. Pritzker discuss a measure requiring police to confiscate firearms from subjects of orders of protection. 2025-01-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 267 J.B. PritzkerSteve McClureAdam NiemergPatrick WindhorstMaura HirschauerGun controlIllinois gun lawsProtection ordersFirearm confiscationDomestic violence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441945/seattle-city-council-member-proposes-limits-to-blast-ball-use-for-crowd-control https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441945_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441945_video_v3.mp4 Seattle City Council Member Proposes Limits to Blast Ball Use for Crowd Control (The Center Square) – Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore has announced proposed reforms to limit the Seattle Police Department’s use of blast balls for crowd control. Blast balls are rubber devices that create a loud sound and bright flash, and can also contain tear gas. Moore’s reforms would be in the form of amendments for proposed Council Bill 120916, which is currently sitting in the Public Safety Committee. The bill would help the Seattle Police Department be in full compliance with a preliminary injunction regarding the department’s crowd control measures. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_ebe9d3a8-cf9c-11ef-8d42-5b0c85ddb77f.html 2025-01-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 307 SeattleWashingtonCathy Moorecrowd control policyless lethal toolsGeorge Floyd protestsThe Center SquareTheCenterSquare.comblast balls https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441946/huntington-beach-sues-to-overturn-californias-sanctuary-state-laws-for-illegal-immigrants https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441946_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441946_video_v3.mp4 Huntington Beach Sues to Overturn California’s Sanctuary State Laws for Illegal Immigrants (The Center Square) - The City of Huntington Beach is suing to overturn the state’s sanctuary state laws protecting illegal immigrants, arguing they violate federal immigration laws and the state and national constitution. Huntington Beach and the state government have long been at odds, with the state government recently winning a court battle requiring the city to follow state housing laws, and Huntington Beach emerging victorious — or at least for now — in a state challenge to its voter ID requirement for city elections. Huntington Beach claims the state’s sanctuary state laws, which limit cooperation between state and local law enforcement with federal immigration authorities, force city officials to violate federal law, which, under the U.S. Constitution’s supremacy clause, preempts state law. 2025-01-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 315 Huntington BeachCalifornia sanctuary lawsfederal immigration lawsOrange CountyKenneth ShruppRob Bontavoter ID lawState ConstitutionCaliforniaSanctuary StateIllegal Immigrantsappeal ruling https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441947/report-pennsylvania-third-best-state-to-raise-a-family https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441947_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441947_video_v3.mp4 Report: Pennsylvania Third Best State to Raise a Family (The Center Square) — A new report published by ConsumerAffairs ranks Pennsylvania as the third best state for raising a family. The report ranked each state in affordability, safety, education, pediatric health care and quality of life. The combined metrics were used to determine the states' overall rankings. The score puts Pennsylvania in rarified air, behind only Maine and Vermont, while southwestern states California, Texas and New Mexico bottom out the list. Notably, Pennsylvania is the only state for which the report calls out political leadership or specific legislation, citing last year’s $1.11 billion increase to the state’s education budget. 2025-01-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 296 Pennsylvaniaraising a familyConsumerAffairseducationpediatric health carequality of lifeKristen SmithChristina LinoPennsylvania education budgetlegislative session https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441948/some-illinois-republicans-join-democrats-in-voting-for-gun-confiscation-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441948_video_v3.mp4 Some Illinois Republicans join Democrats in voting for gun confiscation bill Greg Bishop reviews the debate around Illinois House bill 4144 that would require police confiscate firearms from subjects of domestic orders of protection. While some Republicans supported the measure, others raised concerns it violates individuals' Second Amendment rights. 2025-01-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1275 gun controlfirearm confiscationIllinoisdomestic violenceorders of protectiondue processSecond Amendmentpolitical debatepolice confiscationfirearm lawsstate legislationstate lawlaw enforcementconstitutional rightsfirearms https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441949/former-illinois-house-speaker-michael-madigan-continues-testimony-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441949_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441949_video_v3.mp4 Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan continues testimony in Chicago Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan enters the federal court building in Chicago Jan. 13, 2025, where federal prosecutors are expected to begin cross examination in his corruption trial. 2025-01-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Michael MadiganIllinois House Speakercorruption trialfederal courtChicagocross examinationfederal prosecutors https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441950/new-illinois-general-assembly-leaders-selected-rules-approved-despite-gop-saying-theyre-unfair https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441950_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441950_video_v3.mp4 New Illinois General Assembly leaders selected, rules approved, despite GOP saying they're 'unfair' Greg Bishop reviews the end of the 103rd Illinois General Assembly and the beginning of the 104th with the same leaders selected and new rules put into place. 2025-01-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 733 IllinoisGeneral AssemblyDon HarmonChris WelchTony McCombieSenate PresidentHouse SpeakerState SenatorIllinois politicslegislative salariesKimberly LightfordIllinois SenateRules CommitteeState RepresentativeBills https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441951/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-jan-13th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441951_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441951_video_v3.mp4 Illinois in Focus Daily | Monday Jan. 13th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-01-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2230 IllinoisGun ControlRed Flag LawsFirearmsIllinois SenateIllinois HouseDomestic ViolenceOrder of ProtectionConstitutional RightsSecond AmendmentJ.B. PritzkerGeneral AssemblyLegislative DebateFirearm SeizureEthics Violation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441952/windstorm-triggers-wildfires-across-los-angeles-trump-pushes-ahead-with-plan-to-buy-greenland https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441952_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441952_video_v3.mp4 Windstorm Triggers Wildfires Across Los Angeles, Trump Pushes Ahead With Plan to Buy Greenland Wildfires erupted across Los Angeles as a windstorm created fire conditions the National Weather Service said are “as bad as it gets.” President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that U.S. economic security depends on controlling Greenland and the Panama Canal. The nation's first congestion pricing system got underway in New York over the weekend after a last-ditch legal challenge failed to block the controversial new tolling program. And more... 2025-01-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 wildfiresLos AngelesDonald TrumpGreenlandcongestion pricingNew York CityCaliforniatraffic congestionhousing crisisschool choiceproperty protectionFair PlanEric AdamsGavin Newsomhousing shortage https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441953/illinois-measure-some-warn-will-increase-energy-costs-cued-for-pritzkers-desk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441953_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441953_video_v3.mp4 Illinois measure some warn will increase energy costs cued for Pritzker’s desk During floor debate in the Illinois House Jan. 7, state Reps. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, Dave Severin, R-Benton and C.D. Davidsmeyer, R-Murrayville, debate energy policy 2025-01-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 253 IllinoisEnergyLegislationRenewable energyRobyn GabelBrad HalbrookDave SeverinC.D. DavidsmeyerEnergy costsIllinois House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441954/trump-pushes-ahead-with-plan-to-buy-greenland-wont-rule-out-using-force https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441954_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441954_video_v3.mp4 Trump Pushes Ahead With Plan to Buy Greenland, Won’t Rule Out Using Force (The Center Square) – President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that U.S. economic security depends on controlling Greenland and the Panama Canal. Trump's comments came the same day his son, Don Jr., landed on the arctic island. "Don Jr. and my Reps landing in Greenland," the president-elect wrote on Truth Social. "The reception has been great. They, and the Free World, need safety, security, strength, and PEACE! This is a deal that must happen. MAGA. MAKE GREENLAND GREAT AGAIN!" As Trump prepares to return to the White House for a second term, he has once again brought up the idea of buying or otherwise taking control of the autonomous territory, which is part of Denmark. 2025-01-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 420 Donald TrumpGreenlandPanama CanalRare Earth MaterialsChinaAmerica in FocusDan McCalebSteve WilsonMining ContractsElectric CarsOilUraniumLithiumCanadaJimmy Carter https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441955/weekend-edition-or-former-illinois-speaker-discusses-codefendant-quid-pro-quo-at-corruption-trial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441955_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441955_video_v3.mp4 Weekend Edition | Former Illinois Speaker Discusses Codefendant, ‘Quid Pro Quo’ at Corruption Trial (The Center Square) – Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan addressed his former friendship with codefendant Michael McClain as the two men face corruption charges in federal court. In cross-examination with McClain defense attorney Patrick Cotter Wednesday, Madigan said he developed a friendship with McClain during their early years in the Illinois House during the 1970s. Madigan said their friendship survived until recently. Cotter asked Madigan if McClain had been his political adviser. “At times,” Madigan answered. 2025-01-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Michael MadiganMichael McClaincorruption trialIllinois politicsQuid Pro QuoHouse SpeakerIllinois General AssemblyIllinoisGovernor PritzkerlegislationIllinois HouseDemocratic partycross examinationJim TalamontiGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441956/governor-shapiro-challenged-to-back-us-steel-lawsuit-or-lose-to-ohio https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441956_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441956_video_v3.mp4 Governor Shapiro Challenged to Back U.S. Steel Lawsuit or Lose to Ohio (The Center Square) – Gov. Josh Shapiro faces a new challenge after the White House blocked U.S. Steel’s overseas acquisition. Join the lawsuit the company filed alongside its would-be Japanese-owned buyer, Nippon Steel, and make sure Pennsylvania doesn’t lose more jobs to “friggin’ Ohio.” Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward threw down the gauntlet Monday during the Marty Griffin show on KDKA radio, referencing the governor’s infamous quote during his budget address in February 2024: build an economy that puts the Buckeye State’s to shame. According to Ward, this could happen because the collapse of the deal on Friday leaves the backdoor open for domestic buyers – namely Ohio-based Cleveland-Cliffs, which offered to acquire U.S. Steel in July 2023 for less than half of the $14.9 billion Nippon bid. 2025-01-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 647 Josh ShapiroPennsylvaniaU.S. SteelNippon Steelacquisitionsteel lawsuitWhite Houseeconomic impactCleveland-CliffsPennsylvania governorstate governmentstate politicsgovernment functiongrowing animosity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441957/critic-washington-dept-of-ecology-releasing-out-of-date-emissions-data-on-climate-goals https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441957_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441957_video_v3.mp4 Critic: Washington Dept. Of Ecology Releasing ‘Out of Date’ Emissions Data on Climate Goals (The Center Square) – Newly released emissions data from the Washington State Department of Ecology shows the state is behind on climate goals set by the administration of outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee. According to a Monday news release from the Department of Ecology, “total state greenhouse gas emissions dipped 13.8% in 2020, falling below the legal limit for that year. Emissions rose 8.8% in 2021 but stayed below 2019 levels.” However, according to state law, “By December 31st of each even-numbered year beginning in 2010, the department [Ecology] and the department of commerce shall report … greenhouse gases for the preceding two years.” 2025-01-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Washington Department of EcologyWashington State greenhouse gas emissionsclimate goalsemission dataJay InsleeGovernor InsleeGreenhouse GasWashington StateEcology Departmentdata release delayClimate GoalsEmission DataWashington ecologyCole Lauterbachdata elements https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441958/three-major-wildfires-rage-in-southern-california https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441958_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441958_video_v3.mp4 Three Major Wildfires Rage in Southern California (The Center Square) – Three major wildfires are tearing through Southern California while firefighters struggle to contain them with major Santa Ana winds getting up to 100 mph. As of Wednesday morning, two people have been killed and over 1,000 homes, businesses and other buildings have been destroyed in Los Angeles County. "Last night was one of the most devastating and terrifying nights that we've seen in any part of our city in any part of our history," Los Angeles City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson said during a Wednesday morning news conference. The City of Los Angeles has declared a state of emergency and the national guard has been deployed to assist the hundreds of firefighters tackling the fires. 2025-01-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 531 wildfiresCaliforniaSouthern CaliforniaCalifornia firesPalisades FireEaton FireKaren BassGavin NewsomForest ManagementBrush ClearingCalifornia WildfiresInsurance RatesHomeowners InsuranceState FAIR PlanEnvironmental Policies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441959/evenly-divided-pennsylvania-house-sets-tone-of-bipartisanship https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441959_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441959_video_v3.mp4 Evenly Divided Pennsylvania House Sets Tone of Bipartisanship (The Center Square) – One member down, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives struck an, at times, somber yet congenial bipartisan tone as they opened the 209th legislative session. Rep. Matt Gergley, D-McKeesport, remains hospitalized in Allegheny County following a medical emergency he suffered over the holiday, leaving the chamber evenly split with 101 members on each side of the aisle. Nevertheless, the election and appointments of leadership roles went off without a hitch. After a tied first round of voting for Speaker of the House, Minority Leader Rep. Jesse Topper, R-Bedford, removed his name from the running, clearing the way for Democrats to re-elect Rep. Joanna McClinton, D-Philadelphia, the first woman to have served in the role. 2025-01-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 208 Pennsylvania Houselegislative sessionJoanna McClintonJesse TopperMatt Gergleybipartisanshippolitical leadershipgovernmentPennsylvania politicsswearing inhouse speakerAllegheny County https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441960/illinois-general-assembly-approves-rules-republicans-say-are-unfair https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441960_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441960_video_v3.mp4 Illinois General Assembly approves rules Republicans say are unfair Illinois Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford, D-Maywood, House Majority Leader Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, and state Reps. Ryan Spain, R-Peoria, and Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, discuss new rules for the Illinois General Assembly. 2025-01-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 274 Kimberly LightfordRobyn GabelRyan SpainDan UgasteIllinois General AssemblyIllinois SenateIllinois House of RepresentativesSpeaker MadiganIllinois governmenthouse rules https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441961/citizen-led-initiative-declared-legally-invalid-at-vancouver-city-council-meeting https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441961_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441961_video_v3.mp4 Citizen-Led Initiative Declared Legally Invalid at Vancouver City Council Meeting The Vancouver City Council is not putting a citizen-led initiative on a future ballot, with city officials having declared the initiative to remove traffic lanes from city streets to be legally invalid. The initiative seeks voter approval to remove traffic lanes from city streets. 2025-01-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 318 Vancouver City Councilcitizen-led initiativelegal sufficiencyVancouverCity Councilmunicipal governmentSave Vancouver StreetsJonathan YoungLon PluckhahnJackson MaynardAnne McEnerny-Oglepublic hearingno action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441962/what-states-passed-school-choice-measures-in-2024-and-whats-in-store-for-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441962_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441962_video_v3.mp4 What states passed school choice measures in 2024, and what's in store for 2025? While many states expanded and adopted school choice programs in 2024, some advocates are excited about new education options for families in 2025 – made possible because of this year’s election results. According to EdChoice, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding school choice options, five states created new school choice programs, and six states expanded their programs in 2024. And 2025 holds promise for new programs in states like Texas, where school-choice advocates won seats in the legislature. Ed Tarnowski, policy and advocacy director at EdChoice, told Chalkboard in an interview that in 2024, five states created new school choice programs and six expanded existing ones. 2025-01-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 420 school choiceeducation policyeducational programelection resultsEd TarnowskiTexas Educationeducation savings accounttax creditsTennesseeIdahoNorth DakotaSouth CarolinaEducation in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441963/pritzker-outlines-illinois-plans-for-the-upcoming-year https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441963_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441963_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker outlines Illinois plans for the upcoming year Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker during a news conference Wednesday in Springfield 2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 242 J.B. PritzkerIllinoishealthcareimmigration policynew administrationgovernment efficiencyviolent crimeRivianmedicaidObamaCareelectric vehiclefederal loan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441964/illinois-104th-general-assembly-seated-same-leaders-elected https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441964_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441964_video_v3.mp4 Illinois' 104th General Assembly seated, same leaders elected During separate ceremonies in Springfield Wednesday, Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, Senate Minority Leader John Curran, R-Downers Grove, House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, D-Hillside, and House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, deliver remarks. 2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 IllinoisIllinois SenateIllinois HouseDon HarmonJohn CurranChris WelchTony McCombieGeneral AssemblyState GovernmentLegislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441965/rep-van-orden-democratic-immigration-policies-shameful https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441965_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441965_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Van Orden: Democratic Immigration Policies 'Shameful' Representative Derrick Van Orden, a Republican from Wisconsin, outlined the crimes of an illegal migrant in Wisconsin and blamed the events on Democratic policies. He called on his colleagues to remedy the problem by supporting the Laken Riley Act. 2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 100 Derrick Van OrdenLaken Riley ActImmigration policiesSanctuary citiesIllegal immigrationCriminal aliensDemocratic PartyWisconsinMinneapolisDane County https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441966/legislator-raising-concerns-over-noncitizens-registering-to-vote-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441966_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441966_video_v3.mp4 Legislator raising concerns over noncitizens registering to vote in Illinois Illinois state Sen. Steve McClure and Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray discuss concerns around noncitizens being sent voter registration forms. 2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 220 Steve McClureDon Grayvoter registrationIllinoisDepartment of Human Servicesnoncitizenelectionfederal lawillegal voting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441967/pennsylvania-state-sen-muth-d-discusses-why-senate-operating-rules-need-more-transparency https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441967_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441967_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania State Sen. Muth (D) Discusses Why Senate Operating Rules Need More Transparency State Sen. Katie Muth (D) discusses proposed rules to increase transparency and "level the playing field" between the majority and minority parties 2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 173 Katie MuthPennsylvaniaPennsylvania SenateSenate operating rulesstate governmentminority partymajority partytransparencyremote participationcommittee hearingslegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441968/pennsylvania-house-speaker-joanna-mcclinton-d-promises-unity-after-tense-election-cycle https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441968_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441968_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton (D) Promises Unity After Tense Election Cycle Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton (D) calls for bipartisanship as the new legislature is sworn in with a one seat majority in the House. 2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 93 Joanna McClintonPennsylvania HouseBipartisanshipPennsylvaniaLegislationState GovernmentAllegheny Countyhealthcare https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441969/pennsylvania-house-republican-leader-jesse-topper-describes-calling-of-state-government https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441969_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441969_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper Describes “Calling” of State Government Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper laid out his vision of the role of state government after the new legislature was sworn in. 2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 152 Jesse TopperPennsylvaniaHouse RepublicanState GovernmentPublic ServiceRepublican PartyPennsylvania HousePennsylvania Senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441970/former-illinois-house-speaker-michael-madigan-to-continue-testimony-in-corruption-trial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441970_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441970_video_v3.mp4 Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to continue testimony in corruption trial Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain enter the federal court building in Chicago Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. 2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Michael MadiganMichael McClaincorruption trialfederal courtIllinois HouseChicagotestimony https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441971/washington-state-liquor-and-cannabis-board-updates-dashboard-development https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441971_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441971_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board Updates Dashboard Development Sarah Okey, research program manager, discusses how the Liquor and Cannabis Board Dashboards are expected to help meet their goals. 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Washington StateLiquor and Cannabis BoardSarah Okeystrategic plandata dashboardspublic healthdata analysisdecision makingaccessibiltyprogram management https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441972/washington-state-sen-dhingra-d-discusses-protecting-substance-abuse-recovery-programs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441972_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441972_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Sen. Dhingra (D) Discusses Protecting Substance Abuse Recovery Programs Sen. Manka Dhingra, D-Redmond, at a Monday morning virtual meeting of the Substance Use Recovery Services Advisory Committee, or SURSAC, that included legislative priorities for the upcoming session. 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 Manka DhingraWashington Statelegislative prioritiessubstance abuserecovery programstaxpayersstate economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441973/report-department-of-justice-awarded-millions-for-anti-racism-programs-and-knitting-circles https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441973_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441973_video_v3.mp4 Report: Department of Justice Awarded Millions for ‘Anti-racism’ Programs and ‘Knitting Circles' A parental advocacy organization says the Department of Justice spent over $100 million on restorative justice, social-emotional learning programs and diversity, equity and inclusion programs since 2021. Parents Defending Education released a report Thursday that says the federal law enforcement agency gave the money through 102 grants to nearly 1,000 school districts in 36 states and an estimated 3.2 million students. The parental organization said many of the grants funded projects that “had an explicit goal of improving school climate for ‘disproportionately impacted’ groups, singling out LGBTQ+ and [Black, Indigenous, people of color].” 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 459 Department of Justiceanti-racismRestorative JusticeSocial Emotional LearningDiversity Equity InclusionParents Defending EducationEducation in FocusAliana KnoedlBrennan ClaryChalkboard NewsMinnesota Department of Educationsafe learning environmentsOhiomindful meditationknitting circles https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441974/madigan-may-testify-at-his-corruption-trial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441974_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441974_video_v3.mp4 Madigan may testify at his corruption trial Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain separately enter the federal court building in Chicago Jan. 7, 2025. 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 Michael MadiganMichael McClainCorruption TrialFederal CourtChicagoIllinois House SpeakerCourtTestifying https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441975/final-day-of-the-103rd-illinois-general-assembly-criticized-for-taxpayer-cost https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441975_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441975_video_v3.mp4 Final day of the 103rd Illinois General Assembly criticized for taxpayer cost Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller, R-Oakland, discusses the taxpayer cost of lame duck session and what has been or hasn't been accomplished. 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 212 Chris MillerIllinoisGeneral AssemblyLame Duck SessionTaxpayerIllinois HouseIllinois SenateGovernment Waste https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441976/is-there-really-a-housing-shortage https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441976_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441976_video_v3.mp4 Is There Really a Housing Shortage? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the economics behind the housing crisis and why we use the words we do to describe it on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 696 housing markethousing shortagehousing priceshousing supplymarket demandmarket pricesOrphe DivounguyChris Krughousing availablefamilieshousing issueimmigrationbuildersland useCato Institute https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441977/fbi-wont-provide-number-of-swatting-call-incidents-for-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441977_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441977_video_v3.mp4 FBI Won’t Provide Number of Swatting Call Incidents for 2024 The FBI says it will not release the total number of swatting calls for the 2024 year despite the persistence of calls that shut down schools and alarmed communities. The federal law enforcement agency previously provided Chalkboard News with a count of the total number of swatting incidents, which are reported by local law enforcement to a virtual command center. "Swatting" is a type of hoax threat where a bad actor says there is an active threat in order to initiate a response from law enforcement officers. Typical swatting hoaxes at a school often involve telling police there is an active shooter or bomb threat. 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 273 FBISwattingHoax CallsSchool SafetyChalkboard NewsBrennan ClaryChuck SchumerLaw EnforcementSchool SecurityCrimeVirtual Command Center https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441978/il-bill-requiring-police-confiscate-guns-in-orders-of-protection-cases-advances https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441978_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441978_video_v3.mp4 IL bill requiring police confiscate guns in orders of protection cases advances Debate around Illinois House Bill 4144, a measure requiring police confiscate firearms from subjects of orders of protection, from Monday evening's Senate Executive Committee and the Senate floor. Correction: The Kane County State's Attorney's name is Jamie Mosser, not Julie Mosser. 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 490 Illinois SenateHB 4144firearmsorders of protectiongun controlfirearm confiscationdomestic abusedue processDon HarmonJamie MosserChapin RoseEd SullivanSteve McClureCelina VillanuevaRahimi case https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441979/seattle-city-council-member-concerned-over-comprehensive-plan-update-process https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441979_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441979_video_v3.mp4 Seattle City Council Member Concerned Over Comprehensive Plan Update Process Seattle City Council member Maritza Rivera is concerned that the city’s Office of Planning and Community Development is rushing its comprehensive plan update with a lack of transparency on the process. One Seattle Plan Project Manager Michael Hubner, Seattle City Council member Maritza Rivera, and Office of Planning and Community Development Director Rico Quirindondo discuss the plan and surrounding concerns. 2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 229 SeattleCity CouncilMaritza RiveraRico QuirindongoOne Seattle PlanHousing CrisisAffordable HousingCommunity DevelopmentHousing GoalsTransportationClimate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441980/lawmakers-introduce-legislation-to-recall-elected-officials-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441980_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441980_video_v3.mp4 Lawmakers introduce legislation to recall elected officials in Illinois Illinois state Reps. Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, and David Friess, R-Red Bud, discuss their measure to allow the recall of elected officials. 2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 167 Dan UgasteDavid FriessIllinoisLegislationElected OfficialsRecall LegislationIllinois LawmakersPublic OfficialsState Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441981/signs-of-slowing-economic-activity-as-jobs-report-looms https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441981_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441981_video_v3.mp4 Signs of Slowing Economic Activity as Jobs Report Looms Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 600 Chris KrugOrphe DivounguypodcastU.S. economylabor marketinflationFederal ReserveFed policymanufacturingservices sectorlabor shortagewage growtheconomic activity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441982/legislator-warns-illinois-being-left-behind-as-other-states-lower-taxes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441982_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441982_video_v3.mp4 Legislator warns Illinois being left behind as other states lower taxes During Saturday's session of the Illinois House, state Rep. Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, discussed Illinois' economic position compared with other states. 2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 201 Brad HalbrookIllinoisTax ReformTax PolicyProperty TaxCorporate TaxIncome TaxEconomic Development https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441983/latest-u-haul-moving-data-shows-illinois-improving-but-still-low-on-list https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441983_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441983_video_v3.mp4 Latest U-Haul moving data shows Illinois improving, but still low on list Greg Bishop reviews comments from U-Haul officials about their 2024 Growth States report showing Illinois at No. 45 of all states. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_910bd5fc-ca20-11ef-b678-cf94010ed795.html 2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 518 U-HaulMigration TrendsPopulation trendsMoving CompaniesState growthU-Haul datapopulation growthmoving trendsIllinoiscost of livingNew YorkNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaCarolinas regionMatt Merrill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441984/illinois-senate-passes-name-change-bill-republicans-says-will-hide-illegal-immigrants https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441984_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441984_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Senate passes name change bill Republicans says will hide illegal immigrants Greg Bishop reviews the debate Sunday in the Illinois Senate around a bill repealing the requirement to publish a legal name change that Republican argue will allow illegal immigrants to hide their past. 2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 840 Illinoisname changeillegal immigrantsstate policyPolitical DebateLegislative Sessiontax policiesproperty taxesincome tax systemtax reformjob creationAndrew ChesneyRon VillivalamJohn Curraneconomic opportunity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441985/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-jan-6-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441985_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441985_video_v3.mp4 Illinois in Focus Daily | Monday Jan. 6, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1510 IllinoisGreg Bishopname change billillegal immigrationIllinois legislationmigration trendspopulation declinecost of livingtax reformAndrew ChesneyRon VillivalamJohn CurranU-HaulTexasNorth Carolina https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441986/illinois-gop-says-lame-duck-bill-allows-illegal-immigrants-to-cloak-name-change https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441986_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441986_video_v3.mp4 Illinois GOP says lame duck bill allows illegal immigrants to cloak name change During an Illinois Senate committee and Senate floor debate, state Sen. Ram Villivalam, D-Chicago, Senate Minority Leader John Curran, R-Downers Grove and state Sen. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport, debate a measure to repeal the requirement someone changing their name publish the action publicly. 2025-01-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 175 IllinoisGOPIllegal ImmigrationName ChangeLegislationJohn CurranRam VillivalamAndrew ChesneyIllinois SenateIllinois State Police https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441987/former-president-jimmy-carter-dies-at-age-100 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441987_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441987_video_v3.mp4 Former President Jimmy Carter Dies at Age 100 (The Center Square) – Former President Jimmy Carter died on Sunday at his home in Plains, Ga. Carter on Oct. 1, 2024, became the first U.S. president to live to be 100. Commander in chief for four years after winning election in 1976 in the aftermath of President Richard Nixon's resignation followed by two years of President Gerald Ford, the Democrat is remembered for negotiating a peace treaty between Israel and Egypt, the Camp David Accords, and his post-presidential work for free elections, human rights and building homes for the poor with Habitat for Humanity. Carter also was president during the Iran hostage crisis, when a group of armed Iranian college students stormed the U.S. embassy in Tehran and held 53 American diplomats and citizens hostage for 444 days. The hostages were finally released on Jan. 20, 1981, the day President Ronald Reagan was sworn into office. 2025-01-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 430 Jimmy Carterstate funeralpresidential legacyIran hostage crisisCamp David AccordsPhilanthropyChristian FaithPresident BidenPresident Trumpenergy efficiencyWashington National Cathedralcenter squareWashington DC https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441988/california-quietly-ended-single-family-zoning-allowing-four-homes-per-lot https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441988_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441988_video_v3.mp4 California Quietly Ended Single Family Zoning, Allowing Four Homes per Lot (The Center Square) - California quietly doubled down on its termination of single family zoning, ending loopholes that allowed municipalities to block an earlier state law designed to let owners build four homes on existing single family lots. As reported earlier this year by the Wall Street Journal, fewer than 500 homes have been built since a 2021 law, SB 9, was passed allowing owners to split their single family home lots in two, and build two homes on each new lot. Cities quickly passed restrictions to SB 9 properties, such a Temple City’s requirement that 1,000 square foot courtyards be constructed to create distance between housing units, and Redondo Beach won a lawsuit against the law when a judge found it cannot apply to charter cities, and does not meet the purpose of providing affordable housing by not requiring that SB 9 homes be income-restricted “affordable” housing. With Kin’s ruling in effect, lawmakers moved ahead with SB 450, a bill signed into law by the governor in the fall that significantly reduces the power of local authorities to reject SB 9 projects, and redefines state housing goals with regard to charter cities’ power over municipal affairs. 2025-01-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 317 California Senate Bill 9California Senate Bill 450Single family zoningCalifornia housing crisisHousing policyLand useReal estateCaliforniahousing lawsEliana KnoedlKenneth Shrump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441989/weekend-edition-or-legislators-present-issues-they-want-addressed-for-illinois-lame-duck-session https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441989_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441989_video_v3.mp4 Weekend Edition | Legislators Present Issues They Want Addressed for Illinois’ Lame Duck Session (The Center Square) – Illinois legislators return Saturday for the start of the final days of the 103rd General Assembly. One Republican legislator says that’s an opportunity to address economic concerns for taxpayers. State Rep. Jed Davis, R-Newark, said he’s excited for the so-called “lame duck session.” “So I’m like, ‘let’s roll up our sleeves and get to work,’” Davis told The Center Square. “We’ve got a lot of work to do. We’ve got looming budget deficits. We’ve got families that are struggling to put food on the tables. I mean, this inflation is out of control.” Davis notes that Illinois is among the states with the highest tax burdens. He also noted a recent Governor’s Office of Management and Budget report showing the coming fiscal year that starts July 1 with an estimated $3 billion deficit. 2025-01-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisLame Duck SessionIllinois General Assemblytaxpayerstax policybudget cleanupeconomic reformsJ.B. PritzkerIllinois politicscriminal justicegun control lawsred flag lawsIllinois lawCook Countycorruption trial https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441990/u-haul-report-places-illinois-near-the-bottom-of-places-people-are-moving-to https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441990_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441990_video_v3.mp4 U-Haul report places Illinois near the bottom of places people are moving to In video provided by U-Haul, District vice presidents Matt Merrill and Jason Hardin discuss trends in moving data from the companies report for 2024. 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 128 U-HaulMatt MerrillJason Hardinmigration trendsmoving trendscost of livingbusiness opportunitiesTexasNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaIllinoisNortheastCaliforniarelocation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441991/representative-mike-johnson-r-la-re-elected-us-speaker-of-the-house https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441991_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441991_video_v3.mp4 Representative Mike Johnson (R-LA) Re-Elected U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, was re-elected U.S. Speaker of the House by a small margin in the first ballot. 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 116 Mike JohnsonSpeaker of the HouseU.S. CongressHouse of RepresentativesLouisianaRepublican PartyHakeem JeffriesTom EmmerElection Results https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441992/fbi-identifies-texas-man-as-bourbon-street-attacker-homelessness-spiked-18percent-in-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441992_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441992_video_v3.mp4 FBI Identifies Texas Man as Bourbon Street Attacker, Homelessness Spiked 18% in 2024 The FBI has identified the driver of a truck that plowed into a crowd of people celebrating New Year's on Bourbon Street early Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and injuring 35. A winter storm carried off the end of the Santa Cruz wharf two days before Christmas, indefinitely shutting down the tourist attraction that houses 17 stores and restaurants. The late President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday, will be honored with a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9, 2025. And more... 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 Bourbon streetNew OrleansHomelessness spikeJimmy CarterSanta Cruz WharfFBI investigationNew Years dayCaliforniawinter stormhousingunemploymentlabor marketinflation2024 electionsThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441993/legislators-call-for-pennsylvania-to-join-states-raising-minimum-wage https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441993_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441993_video_v3.mp4 Legislators Call for Pennsylvania to Join States Raising Minimum Wage (The Center Square) – Twenty-one states across the US are raising the minimum wage in 2025. Pennsylvania Democrats would like to see the commonwealth soon join their ranks. Sen. Art Haywood, D-Philadelphia, joined legislators and representatives from the business community in Lancaster to draw attention to the state’s flagging $7.25 minimum. “We are here on New Year’s Eve for a reason,” said Sen.-Elect Patty Kim, D-Harrisburg, citing the increases that will take effect tomorrow in other states. “Unfortunately, Pennsylvania has not made the list” Kim was among leaders who saw a bill raising the wage through the House last year. The effort ended when it reached the Republican-controlled Senate. 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 297 Pennsylvaniaminimum wageArt HaywoodPatty KimChristina Ellen JoeWest VirginiaOhioNew JerseyDelawareMarylandNew York https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441994/storm-collapses-santa-cruz-wharf-after-activists-resist-upgrades-for-nearly-a-decade https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441994_video_v3.mp4 Storm Collapses Santa Cruz Wharf After Activists Resist Upgrades for Nearly a Decade (The Center Square) - A winter storm carried off the end of the Santa Cruz wharf two days before Christmas, indefinitely shutting down the tourist attraction that houses 17 stores and restaurants. City records show a successful environmental lawsuit from local residents to block repairs and upgrades to the over 100-year-old, half-mile long pier may have been the deciding factor in the wharf’s collapse. The pier, dating back to 1914, sits on over 4,000 aging wood pilings that need to be frequently replaced or repaired. By the start of 2024, the city estimated the pier had accumulated an over $14 million backlog of necessary repairs. 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 378 Santa Cruz WharfActivist resistanceStorm collapseEnvironmental hurdlesCaliforniaeconomic developmentGavin NewsomState Disaster AgencyDon't Morph the WharfChillian GreensiteKenneth SchruppCalifornia in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441995/illinois-legislators-could-bring-up-gun-control-bills-during-lame-duck-session https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441995_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441995_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators could bring up gun control bills during lame duck session Greg Bishop reviews some of the gun control measures that could come up during the final days of the 103rd Illinois General Assembly that includes enhancing the state's red flag laws, lost and stolen reporting and requirements firearms be locked up in certain circumstances. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_f143e678-c3b6-11ef-892b-47a63eb94ef6.html 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 555 Illinois legislaturelame-duck sessiongun controlred flag lawsfirearm ownershipSecond AmendmentGreg Bishopdomestic violenceKarina's BillIllinois state rifleEd SullivanDan DiddichKarina GonzalezAndrew Chesney https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441996/legislators-share-priorities-ahead-of-illinois-lame-duck-session https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441996_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441996_video_v3.mp4 Legislators share priorities ahead of Illinois' lame duck session Greg Bishop shares comments from Illinois state legislators about the priorities they have heading into lame duck session starting Saturday. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_155e9892-c938-11ef-ac83-abbad3f5f3b4.html 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 973 IllinoisGeneral Assemblystate legislatorsGas taxopioid addictioncannabis lawsenergy infrastructureJ B Pritzkercost of livingproperty taxEconomic growthLegislative sessionGreg BishopChris WelchLa Shawn Ford https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441997/fbi-identifies-texas-man-as-bourbon-street-attacker-at-least-15-dead https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441997_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441997_video_v3.mp4 FBI Identifies Texas Man as Bourbon Street Attacker; At Least 15 Dead (The Center Square) – The FBI has identified the driver of a truck that plowed into a crowd of people celebrating New Year's on Bourbon Street early Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and injuring 35. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, a U.S. citizen and U.S. Army veteran from Houston, rented the F-150 Lightning truck, the FBI said. Alethea Duncan, an assistant special agent in charge of the FBI’s New Orleans field office, said the agency doesn't believe he acted alone. The law enforcement agency said in a news release that he had improvised explosive devices that were found in both the truck and in two different locations in the French Quarter, body armor and an ISIS flag hanging from the tailgate. 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 493 Bourbon StreetFBINew OrleansIslamic StateAct of terrorismCasey HarperTexas manShamus Din Jabbarimprovised explosive deviceFrench QuarterNew Years Daynational securityJoe BidenVegas attack https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441998/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-january-3-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441998_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441998_video_v3.mp4 Illinois in Focus Daily | Friday January 3, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1597 IllinoisGreg BishopGas TaxGun ControlLame-Duck SessionIllinois General AssemblyIllinois StatehouseJB PritzkerTax ReliefLegislationState HouseFirearmsRed Flag LawsDomestic ViolenceIllinois Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/441999/washington-democrats-leak-dollar15-billion-tax-increase-plans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441999_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/441999_video_v3.mp4 Washington Democrats Leak $15 Billion Tax Increase Plans (The Center Square) – Senate Democrats are asking their peers to help “spread that tax policy love around” as they hope to close a $16 billion shortfall with new taxes in a leaked email on Friday. Sen. Noel Frame, D-Seattle, sent the message just days after Gov. Jay Inslee announced a budget shortfall of upwards of $16 billion over the next four years. While he proposed billions in tax increases of his own last Tuesday, Frame’s email included several others on Friday. Inslee’s solution included a new wealth tax, which he estimates could generate over $10 billion over four years and a temporary 20% surcharge for businesses marking over $1 million annually until increasing all business and occupation, or B&O, tax rates by 10% in 2027. Frame’s email included seven other “revenue options,” or taxes, to keep the Legislature afloat at the expense of the taxpayer. The message also included slides from Democrats on what to avoid when talking about taxes to avoid upsetting their constituency. 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1388 Washington Statetax increasebudget deficitWashington Democratsproperty taxesstate budgetKing Countylaw enforcementPublic Safetycrime rateshomelessness crisisofficer recruitmentofficer retentionvaccine mandatepolice officers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442000/governor-shapiro-files-complaint-about-higher-energy-prices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442000_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442000_video_v3.mp4 Governor Shapiro Files Complaint About Higher Energy Prices (The Center Square) – Sixty-five million people turn the lights on every day thanks in large part to the oversight of the nation’s largest power grid operator, PJM. Thirteen states, including Pennsylvania, plus Washington D.C., rely on the century-old organization to manage the flow of power across the system minute-by-minute, as well as plan for future electricity needs — like more power to supply data centers, electric vehicle charging stations, and energy storage for solar and wind farms. PJM, however, can only plan within the parameters set by state and federal governments. 2025-01-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 508 PennsylvaniaPJMJosh ShapiroEnergy costUtility billsrenewable energysolar farmswind turbinesenergy storageregulationsupply chainElectricity marketPower gridPennsylvania in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442001/which-states-are-the-most-expensive-places-to-raise-kids https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442001_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442001_video_v3.mp4 Which States Are the Most Expensive Places to Raise Kids? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the impact of housing costs on raising a family on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2025-01-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 313 Everyday EconomicspodcastChris KrugOrphe Divounguyhome priceshousing costsraising childrenmortgage rateshomeownershiprental costseconomics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442002/book-bans-or-content-moderation-heres-what-opponents-say-happened-in-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442002_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442002_video_v3.mp4 Book Bans or Content Moderation? Here’s What Opponents Say Happened in 2024 As the battle over allowing certain classroom curricula continues into 2025, two opposing groups shared milestones and failures from the past year regarding explicit books in the classroom. The debate over what kinds of books should be allowed in school libraries has roiled school board meetings for years, with those critical of sexually explicit material saying it has no place in taxpayer-funded schools. Their opponents, however, say such moderation is synonymous with censorship and book bans. 2025-01-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 461 book banscontent moderationschool librariesMoms for Libertyparental involvementcurriculum contentBrendan ClearyPEN AmericaHouse Bill 1467Floridastudent rightsexplicit content https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442003/despite-more-shootings-in-2024-schools-are-still-among-the-safest-places-for-youth https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442003_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442003_video_v3.mp4 Despite More Shootings in 2024, Schools Are Still ‘Among the Safest Places for Youth' Despite the high-profile headlines around school shootings in 2024 and more incidents from 2023, schools are one of the safest places for young people, according to safety experts. Jaclyn Schildkraut, executive director for the Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium at the Rockefeller Institute of Government, said that while the group doesn’t have a generally accepted data source to track the number of mass shootings at K-12 schools, it found only one in 2023 — the Nashville Covenant School shooting. Schildkraut told Chalkboard News that 2024 had three such mass school shootings: one at Perry High School in Perry, Iowa, another at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia and, most recently, the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. 2024-12-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 360 school shootingsyouth safetygun violenceJacqueline ChaldkrautRegional Gun Violence Research Consortiummass shootingstudent safetyChalkboard Newsnews mediaschool shootingmedia attention https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442004/what-happened-in-the-labor-market-in-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442004_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442004_video_v3.mp4 What Happened in the Labor Market in 2024? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss labor trends from the past year on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-12-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 599 labor marketjob openingsjob vacanciesunemploymentwage growthinterest ratesChris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday Economicsconstructionhealthcare2025 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442005/per-pupil-spending-doesnt-mean-higher-academic-achievement-federal-data-show https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442005_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442005_video_v3.mp4 Per-Pupil Spending Doesn’t Mean Higher Academic Achievement, Federal Data Show With all the money from the federal government’s COVID-19 relief, states received a huge influx of funds in 2022 for schools. But how much did an increase in taxpayer dollars toward school districts affect student performance? According to data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress and the United States Census Bureau, despite the largest increase in per-pupil funding in two decades, student academic achievement in the top-spending states sometimes trailed that of their lower-spending counterparts. According to the Census Bureau, schools received the largest increase in per-pupil funding year over year in 2022. 2024-12-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 478 Elliana Knoettelschool fundingacademic performancefederal governmentCOVID-19 reliefper-pupil spendingBrennan ClarChalkboard Newsstudent achievementeducational outcomesMassachusettsUtahNew YorkIdahosingle parent household https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442006/weekend-edition-or-a-look-back-at-the-top-illinois-news-in-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442006_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442006_video_v3.mp4 Weekend Edition | A Look Back at the Top Illinois News in 2024 The Center Square's Illinois 2024 Year in Review including the trial of former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan, Trump made gains in Illinois, gun ban, & more. Keep up with all of the Illinois news in 2025 at The Center Square: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois 2024-12-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinois newsMichael MadiganCorruption trialDonald TrumpGun controlIllinois taxpayersJB PritzkerIllinois budgetSecond AmendmentFirearmsPolitical scandalIllinois SenateIllinois HouseState HouseGeneral Assembly https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442007/yields-rise-on-higher-uncertainty-not-bullish-outlook https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442007_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442007_video_v3.mp4 Yields Rise on Higher Uncertainty, Not Bullish Outlook Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-12-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 539 Chris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday Economicsmortgage rateshousing marketinterest ratesinflationconstruction spendingISM manufacturinglabor marketHome ValueCase ShillerTax DeductibleAmerica's Talking https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442008/the-center-square-2024-year-in-review https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442008_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442008_video_v3.mp4 The Center Square 2024 Year in Review The Center Square's 2024 Year in Review including the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, his ensuing political comeback, wars abroad, & more. In Pennsylvania we say headlines on the election, big legislative accomplishments, & the potential buyout of U.S. Steel. In Illinois, the trial of former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan began, Trump made gains in the election, gun ban case were litigated, & more. Keep up with all of the national and state news in 2025 at The Center Square: https://www.thecentersquare.com 2024-12-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442009/economic-year-in-review-inflation-real-wages-and-more https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442009_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442009_video_v3.mp4 Economic Year in Review: Inflation, Real Wages, & More Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss significant economic trends in 2024 on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-12-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 536 inflationeconomic reviewUS EconomyFederal Reserveeconomic policylabor marketDr. Orphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday Economicseconomic eventsOrphe Divounguy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442010/illinois-2024-year-in-review-madigan-corruption-trial-gun-ban-and-more https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442010_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442010_video_v3.mp4 Illinois 2024 Year in Review: Madigan Corruption Trial, Gun Ban, & More The Center Square's Illinois 2024 Year in Review including the trial of former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan, Trump made gains in Illinois, gun ban, & more. Keep up with all of the Illinois news in 2025 at The Center Square: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois 2024-12-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 429 IllinoisMichael Madigancorruption trialGun BanGun ControlDonald TrumpelectionsJ. B. PritzkerIllinois PoliticsDemocrat PoliciesRepublican PartyGerrymanderingAssault Weapon BanGun LegislationState House Seats https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442011/existing-home-sales-beat-expectations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442011_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442011_video_v3.mp4 Existing Home Sales Beat Expectations Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss trends in the housing market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-12-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 561 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyeconomisthousing markethome salesreal estatemortgage rateshome shoppingEconomic Datarental concessionsapartment rentsWashington D.C. https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442012/illinois-lame-duck-session-gun-control-effort-possible https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442012_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442012_video_v3.mp4 Illinois lame duck session gun control effort possible Separately, Illinois state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, Illinois State Rifle Association's Ed Sullivan and state Sen. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport, discuss possible gun control legislation. 2024-12-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 247 IllinoisGun ControlDaniel DidechEd SullivanAndrew ChesneyKarina's BillDomestic ViolenceGun LawsPublic SafetyIllinois State Rifle AssociationOrder of Protection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442013/washington-2024-year-in-review-ags-office-accusations-budget-deficits-and-more https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442013_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442013_video_v3.mp4 Washington 2024 Year in Review: AG's Office Accusations, Budget Deficits, & More The Center Square's Washington 2024 Year in Review including accusations of the AG's office using unethical practices, citizen led election initiatives, growing budget deficits, & more. Keep up with all of the Washington news in 2025 at The Center Square: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington 2024-12-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 619 Washington StateBob FergusonAttorney GeneralBudget DeficitBallot InitiativesYear in Review2024AG's OfficeWashingtonState Supreme CourtBrett DavisTJ MartinellWashington in FocusGavin NewsomBudget Deficits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442014/pennsylvania-2024-year-in-review-elections-us-steel-and-more https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442014_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442014_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania 2024 Year in Review: Elections, U.S. Steel, & More The Center Square's Pennsylvania 2024 Year in Review including the election, big legislative accomplishments, & the potential buyout of U.S. Steel. Keep up with all of the national news in 2025 at The Center Square: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/ 2024-12-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 609 Pennsylvania2024 ElectionsU.S. SteelNippon SteelelectionsDonald TrumpJosh ShapiroPennsylvania politicslegislative issuescompany buy outeconomic climateBob Casey JrDavid McCormickKim WardCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442015/chicago-public-schools-ceo-gets-injection-against-board-amid-union-negotiations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442015_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442015_video_v3.mp4 Chicago Public Schools CEO gets injection against board amid union negotiations Greg Bishop reviews some of the political and legal back and forth between the Chicago Teachers Union and the Chicago School Board CEO the school board fired while a new contract is being negotiated. 2024-12-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 534 Greg BishopPedro MartinezChicagoChicago Public SchoolsChicago Teachers UnionStacy Davis Gatescontract negotiationseducation policyschool board electionimmigration policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442016/illinois-legislators-warn-about-looming-lame-duck-session https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442016_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442016_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators warn about looming 'lame duck' session Greg Bishop reviews some of the concerns Illinois legislators raised about the coming 'lame duck' session, the final days of the 103rd General Assembly 2024-12-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 541 IllinoisLame duck sessionState legislatureState budgetGreg BishopJB Pritzkergun controltax creditsAndrew ChesneyBrad HalbrookSafety Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442017/2024-year-in-review-trumps-comeback-wars-abroad-and-more https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442017_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442017_video_v3.mp4 2024 Year in Review: Trump's Comeback, Wars Abroad, & More The Center Square's 2024 Year in Review including the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, his ensuing political comeback, wars abroad, & more. Keep up with all of the national news in 2025 at The Center Square: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/ 2024-12-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 503 Donald Trump2024 electionPolitical comebackinternational conflictsKamala Harrispresidential politicsSupreme Courtlegal troublesAmerica in FocusDan McCalebThomas Matthew CrooksElon MuskJoe Rogansecret service failings https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442018/education-2024-year-in-review-title-ix-student-performance-and-more https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442018_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442018_video_v3.mp4 Education 2024 Year in Review: Title IX, Student Performance, & More Chalkboard News' 2024 Year in Review including the changes to Title IX and its legal challenges, continued struggles to improve student performance, and the increasing use of online credit recovery programs. Keep up with all education related news in 2025 at Chalkboard News: https://www.chalkboardnews.com/ 2024-12-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 539 Education in FocusTitle IXstudent performanceonline credit recoveryBiden AdministrationBrennan ClaryChalkboard Newsfederal regulationTennessee schoolsClinton High SchoolBrendan BernardGrade InflationEducation News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442019/governor-jay-inslee-rolls-out-operating-transportation-capital-budgets https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442019_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442019_video_v3.mp4 Governor Jay Inslee Rolls Out Operating, Transportation, Capital Budgets Washington Governor Jay Inslee laid out a proposed budget, tying it to his pride in the state and what he considers their most important values. 2024-12-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 Jay InsleeWashington StateState BudgetBudget proposalOperating budgetTransportation budgetCapital budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442020/joint-legislative-committee-updated-on-state-of-civic-education-in-washington-state https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442020_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442020_video_v3.mp4 Joint Legislative Committee Updated on State of Civic Education in Washington State Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal discussed the state's approach to civic education. 2024-12-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 Chris Reykdalcivic educationWashington Statepublic instructionschool boardscurriculumtextbooklesson planningclassroomteacherscertified teachers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442021/illinois-legislators-return-jan-4-for-lame-duck-session https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442021_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442021_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators return Jan. 4 for ‘lame duck’ session Separately, Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, state Sen. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport, and state Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, discuss the upcoming legislative session. 2024-12-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 102 IllinoisBrad HalbrookAndrew ChesneyMaurice WestIllinois budgetLegislative sessionLame duck sessionTaxpayersSpringfield https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442022/pritzker-touts-rising-minimum-wage-as-illinois-unemployment-rate-has-increased https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442022_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442022_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker touts rising minimum wage as Illinois' unemployment rate has increased On Dec. 11, 2024, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker was asked about the $15 minimum wage that kicks in Jan. 1. 2024-12-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisMinimum WageJob CreationEconomic GrowthIllinois Economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442023/without-major-policy-shifts-us-economy-likely-to-slow-further-in-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442023_video_v3.mp4 Without Major Policy Shifts, U.S. Economy Likely to Slow Further in 2025 Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-12-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 574 economic newsinterest ratesinflationPCEunemployment ratewage growthcore inflationenergy pricehousing inflationtreasury yieldsmortgage ratesChris KrugOrphe DivounguyFederal Reserve https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442024/nearly-300-new-illinois-laws-take-effect-jan-1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442024_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442024_video_v3.mp4 Nearly 300 new Illinois laws take effect Jan. 1 Greg Bishop reviews some of the 297 laws that go into effect Jan. 1, in Illinois, including measures impacting health insurance, employers, drivers, schools, parents and more. Stay up to date with how Illinois state government impacts you by subscribing to the daily newsletter: https://www.thecentersquare.com/newsletters/ See the list of laws effective Jan. 1, in Illinois here: https://ilga.gov/reports/Preview.asp?t=dir&k=31&ga=17&d=1/1/2025&d2=&h=Public%20Acts%20By%20Effective%20Date%20on%201/1/2025 2024-12-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2349 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442025/new-round-of-federal-funding-open-for-rural-pennsylvania-health-initiatives https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442025_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442025_video_v3.mp4 New Round of Federal Funding Open for Rural Pennsylvania Health Initiatives (The Center Square) – Maternal health care, obesity, dental care, and substance use disorders are just a handful of crises facing health care providers in rural parts of the state. “Rural health care in Pennsylvania faces some very unique challenges specific to its population and location,” Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, in a policy meeting earlier this year. Rural communities have faced increasing isolation as local health care providers shutter their doors and costly travel to regional medical centers deters many from seeking routine screenings and recommended follow-up care. Meanwhile, many face limited access to the basics required for good preventative care, like nutritious food and health education. 2024-12-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 218 Rural HealthcareFederal FundingHealth ResourcesPennsylvania HealthMaternal HealthSubstance UseHealth Crises https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442026/epa-approves-waiver-for-california-and-12-states-to-ban-new-gas-cars-by-2035 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442026_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442026_video_v3.mp4 EPA Approves Waiver for California and 12 States to Ban New Gas Cars by 2035 (The Center Square) - The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a waiver to allow California and the twelve other states that have adopted its emissions standards to ban gas-powered cars in 2035. Starting in model year 2026, which for most car manufacturers begins halfway through 2025, 35% of passenger vehicles sold in California and the states that have adopted California air regulation standards for passenger vehicles. These twelve states, including Washington, D.C., cover nearly half of America’s new light-duty vehicle and over a quarter of its heavy-duty vehicle market. 2024-12-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 400 EPA waivergas-powered carscarbon dioxidelight duty vehicleclean carsfuel standardsCaliforniaBiden administrationElectric vehiclesEVsZero emissionsCar ManufacturersEmission creditEPA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442027/pentagon-says-east-coast-drone-sightings-not-a-threat https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442027_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442027_video_v3.mp4 Pentagon Says East Coast Drone Sightings Not a Threat (The Center Square) – Federal officials said Tuesday that drones spotted along the East Coast over the past month do not pose a threat to national security or public safety. Four federal agencies – the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Defense – issued a statement Tuesday after weeks of reports about drone activity. In some cases, airports have been closed as a result of the drones. The Pentagon statement said that the majority of the more than 1 million drones registered with the FAA are used legally for commercial, recreational or governmental purposes. The agencies noted that the recent sightings likely involve a combination of these legal activities and misidentifications of manned aircraft, helicopters, or even celestial objects such as stars. 2024-12-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 374 drone sightingsEast CoastPentagonFederal Aviation AdministrationNew JerseyNew Yorknational securityAmerica in FocusCenter SquareCasey Harper https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442028/pennsylvania-charter-cte-track-tackles-teacher-shortage https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442028_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Charter CTE Track Tackles Teacher Shortage (The Center Square) – The teacher shortage in Pennsylvania has reached a critical point. While a large cohort of educators heads toward retirement, the state has been struggling to attract new talent into the field, resulting in an a deficit of over 4,400 teachers in the 2022-2023 school year alone. That's why the public Insight PA Cyber Charter School is answering the call to use their Career and Technical Education, or CTE, programming to guide interested students toward teaching careers and to address the 70% decline in new certifications over the past decade. 2024-12-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 246 Pennsylvaniateacher shortageCareer and Technical EducationPA Cyber Charter SchoolInsight PAteacher certificationsteacher careersChristina Lindjoe https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442029/house-rejects-stopgap-bill-and-school-leaders-say-40percent-of-students-are-behind-grade-level https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442029_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442029_video_v3.mp4 House Rejects Stopgap Bill & School Leaders Say 40% of Students Are Behind Grade Level The House has overwhelmingly voted against the stopgap bill presented to the House floor Thursday evening by Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., after a last-minute scramble. When Gov. Jay Inslee took office in 2013 after stating in the 2012 election race that new taxes weren’t “the right direction," the state Legislature approved a $38.4 billion budget for the biennium. With less than a month before stepping down from office, Inslee is proposing a $78.8 billion operating budget that comes with $4 billion in new taxes to fund it, including a wealth tax. Federal officials said Tuesday that drones spotted along the East Coast over the past month do not pose a threat to national security or public safety. And more... 2024-12-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442030/weekend-edition-or-illinois-appeals-court-hears-challenge-to-illinois-gun-id-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442030_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442030_video_v3.mp4 Weekend Edition | Illinois Appeals Court Hears Challenge to Illinois’ Gun ID Law (The Center Square) – Whether Illinois’ Firearm Owner’s ID card is constitutional is now up to a state appellate court. Illinois is one of only a handful of states that requires individuals to have a specific permit or ID to purchase firearms and one of only two states that requires one to possess firearms or ammunition. Guns Save Life brought the case against the state, saying the law violates the Second Amendment. The Sangamon County court sided with the state. A three-judge panel of the Illinois Fourth District Appellate Court heard the case Thursday. Plaintiffs argued the law violates the plain text of the Second Amendment and the only comparable historical laws the state has are defunct loyalty oath laws and race-based prohibitions on specific firearms. 2024-12-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinois Gun ID lawIllinois Appeals Courtsecond amendment rightsGun Save LifeIllinoisGun law IllinoisIllinois FOID cardappeals courtIllinois Supreme CourtUS Supreme CourtGreg BishopJim TalamontiMike MadiganmigrationIllinois population https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442031/house-rejects-trump-influenced-stopgap-bill-threatening-government-shutdown https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442031_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442031_video_v3.mp4 House Rejects Trump-Influenced Stopgap Bill, Threatening Government Shutdown (The Center Square) – The House has overwhelmingly voted against the stopgap bill presented to the House floor Thursday evening by Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., after a last-minute scramble. With 174 yeas and 235 nays, opposition from both Democrats and Republicans tanked the 116-page American Relief Act, 2025 which needed a two-thirds majority to pass. The measure would have funded the government through March, allocated roughly $100 billion in disaster relief, extended the farm bill for a year, and suspended the debt ceiling until January 2027. 2024-12-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 461 Government shutdownDonald TrumpMike JohnsonCongressional Debtspending billRepublican PartyDemocratic Partynational debtJoe Bidencutting spendinggovernment efficiency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442032/inslee-proposes-billions-in-new-taxes-on-way-out-of-office https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442032_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442032_video_v3.mp4 Inslee Proposes Billions in New Taxes on Way Out of Office (The Center Square) – When Gov. Jay Inslee took office in 2013 after stating in the 2012 election race that new taxes weren’t “the right direction," the state Legislature approved a $38.4 billion budget for the biennium. With less than a month before stepping down from office, Inslee is proposing a $78.8 billion operating budget that comes with $4 billion in new taxes to fund it, including a wealth tax. The approach is in contrast with how the Legislature responded to a massive budget deficit during the Great Recession, when lawmakers reduced spending by $11 billion in response to a significant loss of revenue. At Tuesday morning's budget news conference, Inslee said that “they did things that leaders sometimes would do in difficult times, particularly during the recession,” and though his budget involves $2 billion in delayed spending, he said the Great Recession-era cuts to services such as mental health has created “a problem we've been trying to dig ourselves out of for 12 years now.” 2024-12-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1609 Jay Insleewealth taxWashington taxesbudget deficitState revenueSpending increaseTax burdenrevenuesales taxWashington statebudget addressGovernor InsleeCole LauterbachProperty taxCovid funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442033/newsom-claims-job-growth-feds-say-state-lost-156300-jobs-in-first-half-of-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442033_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442033_video_v3.mp4 Newsom Claims Job Growth, Feds Say State Lost 156,300 Jobs in First Half of 2024 (The Center Square) - California lost 156,300 jobs in the first six months of 2024, according to new federal quarterly payroll data, contradicting California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s claims about job growth in the state. Politicians nationwide often cite optimistic preliminary jobs survey data, which is often significantly revised downward once more accurate payroll information is finalized. Adjusted California payroll data for June counted 17,881,600 jobs, while January counted 18,037,900 jobs, meaning the state lost 156,300 jobs in the first six months of 2024, the most recent time for which quarterly payroll data covering 95% of jobs is available. 2024-12-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 319 California economyJob lossGavin NewsomEconomic dataPayroll dataCenter Squarejob growthState of Californiahiring https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442034/madigan-defense-in-corruption-case-begins-just-before-holiday-break https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442034_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442034_video_v3.mp4 Madigan defense in corruption case begins just before holiday break Greg Bishop talks with The Center Square’s Jim Talamonti about the latest in the corruption case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain. Read the latest here: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_5ad6a258-be60-11ef-aaf6-fb5be3c45e20.html 2024-12-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 609 Michael MadiganMichael McClainCorruption casecorruption trialIllinois PoliticsComEdAT&TCourt caseJim TalamontiUtility RatesDaniel SolisBob RitaDavid EllisJustice EllisThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442035/appeals-court-grills-state-over-constitutionality-of-illinois-firearm-owner-id-card https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442035_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442035_video_v3.mp4 Appeals court grills state over constitutionality of Illinois’ Firearm Owner ID card Greg Bishop reviews some of the highlights from oral arguments in the case challenging Illinois’ Firearm Owners ID card law heard by the Fourth District Appeals Court of Illinois. He also shares reaction from Guns Save Life Executive Director John Boch. Watch the oral arguments here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hE5fpBa-q4 Read more here: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_039a719e-be57-11ef-b3f4-f70a56841e21.html 2024-12-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 711 IllinoisFOID ActGun rightsSecond AmendmentGuns Save LifeJohn BochKwame RaoulFourth District CourtIllinois State PoliceFirearm Owner IDIllinois FOID cardIllinois Supreme CourtUS Supreme Courtoral argumentcourt of appeals https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442036/people-from-other-countries-moving-to-illinois-offset-people-who-moved-to-other-states https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442036_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442036_video_v3.mp4 People from other countries moving to Illinois offset people who moved to other states Greg Bishop reviews the latest U.S. Census Bureau data showing the state gaining population, but that growth was driven by people moving to Illinois from other states. Ted Dabrowski, president of Wirepoints, provides reaction. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_07d90194-be34-11ef-8138-6b8321e03bd1.html 2024-12-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 681 Illinoiscensus bureaupopulation changeinternational migrationdomestic migrationTed Dabrowskipopulation lossIllinois populationpopulation declinenet migrationimmigrationJ.B. PritzkerCaliforniaTexasFlorida https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442037/bidens-clemency-for-kids-for-cash-judge-undeserved-some-pennsylvanians-say https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442037_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442037_video_v3.mp4 Biden’s Clemency for Kids-For-Cash Judge Undeserved, Some Pennsylvanians Say (The Center Square) - By commuting the sentences of 1,500 people who were released to home confinement during the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Joe Biden drew the ire of many Pennsylvanians who were affected by what became known as the “kids for cash” scandal in Luzerne County. “It is truly disheartening to see a national leader on criminal justice issues for decades so wantonly undermine the rule of equal justice in his waning days,” said Sen. Lisa Baker, R-Dallas. Michael Conahan was one of two judges accused of receiving kickbacks in exchange for sending juvenile offenders to two private prisons. He received a prison sentence of 17.5 years in 2011, which has now ended over two years early in the largest single-day act of clemency issued by a president. 2024-12-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 284 Joe BidenClemencyPennsylvaniaKids for Cash ScandalLuzerne CountyMichael ConahanLisa BakerCriminal JusticeJuvenile Detention CentersCOVID-19 pandemic https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442038/heres-what-federal-data-says-about-learning-loss-and-school-staffing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442038_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442038_video_v3.mp4 Here’s What Federal Data Says About Learning Loss and School Staffing According to research conducted by the nation’s education data agency, the number of teaching positions did not increase or decrease compared to the 2022-23 school year. Meanwhile, half of school leaders reported feeling like their school was understaffed. It also said 40% of students in the nation’s public schools were behind grade level in one or more subjects at the beginning of the school year. 2024-12-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 454 Learning LossSchool StaffingEducation statisticsSchool Pulse PanelNational Center for Education StatisticsCOVID-19 pandemicNCES dataStudent of colorEconomically disadvantagedEducation in FocusAliana KurndalBrendan Cleary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442039/state-police-further-reach-inside-vehicles-for-roadside-alerts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442039_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442039_video_v3.mp4 State police further reach inside vehicles for roadside alerts Greg Bishop reviews the latest announcements from Illinois State Police about notification systems they have set up with technology companies to send roadside alerts to motorists on Illinois roadways. 2024-12-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 444 Illinois State PoliceGreg Bishopvehicle alertscar technologyinfotainment systemEmergency vehiclevehicle crashmove over lawprivacy concernssurveillance grid https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442040/will-illinois-trend-of-population-decline-continue-with-todays-census-numbers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442040_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442040_video_v3.mp4 Will Illinois’ trend of population decline continue with today’s Census numbers? Greg Bishop previews the release of the latest state population estimates to be released Thursday by the U.S. Census. Will Illinois continue its decade of decline? Get the latest report when it comes out at www.thecentersquare.com/illinois 2024-12-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 600 Illinoispopulation declineUS Census Bureaucensus datapopulation estimatesJ.B. PritzkerThe Center Squarecensus countpopulation dataCensus BureauAndy ManarIRS migration dataAmerican Community Survey https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442041/illinois-appeals-court-set-to-hear-gun-id-challenge-today https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442041_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442041_video_v3.mp4 Illinois appeals court set to hear gun ID challenge today Greg Bishop reviews the status of a challenge to Illinois’ Firearm Owners ID card law set to be heard Thursday afternoon in a state appeals court. Another case challenging Maryland’s gun owner ID law is in front of the U.S. Supreme Court for their possible consideration. 2024-12-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 484 Firearm Owner ID CardIllinois Appellate CourtGun rightsSecond AmendmentGreg BishopFOID cardIllinois lawSecond Amendment rightsgun controlFirearm Owners Identificationred flag lawsIllinois gun lawsGuns Save LifeGun Save Life https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442042/michigan-legislature-considers-purple-star-bill-to-support-military-families https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442042_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442042_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Legislature Considers ‘Purple Star’ Bill to Support Military Families Michigan lawmakers are working to become the 38th state to host a Purple Star program in schools, which would help accommodate students who often change schools due to parental military service. Last week, the Michigan House of Representatives passed House Bill 4027, which would create the framework for Michigan to certify schools to ensure resources and information exist to help military children who relocate often. Rep. Dale Zorn, R-Onstead, introduced the legislation, which now moves to the Senate. It codifies requirements for the Department of Education, despite the program already existing based on a prior state budget that allocated over $1 million, according to the Department of Defense. 2024-12-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 422 Purple Star BillMichigan Legislaturemilitary familiesparental militaryEducation BillDepartment of DefenseState Policy SourceEducation in FocusMilitary Families https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442043/illinois-senate-human-rights-committee-says-housing-is-a-human-right https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442043_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Senate Human Rights Committee says housing is a human right Illinois state Sen. Mike Simmons, D-Chicago, Donovan Harvey with the Metropolitan Housing Council, state Sen. Rachel Ventura, D-Joliet, and others during Tuesday's Illinois Senate Human Rights Committee in Chicago. 2024-12-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 IllinoisMike SimmonsIllinois SenateDonovan HarveyRachel Venturahousing crisishuman righthousingaffordable housinghomelessnesspublic housing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442044/what-are-the-potential-impacts-of-trumps-proposed-tariffs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442044_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442044_video_v3.mp4 What Are the Potential Impacts of Trump’s Proposed Tariffs? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the responses to and possible impacts of proposed tariffs on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-12-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 446 TariffsGlobal EconomicsUS relationsChinaOrphe DivounguyChris KrugU.S. manufacturingiphoneglobal marketseconomicsFranklin News FoundationAmericas Talking https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442045/separate-defense-for-madigan-and-mcclain-corruption-case-begins https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442045_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442045_video_v3.mp4 Separate defense for Madigan and McClain corruption case begins Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain separately enter the federal court building in Chicago Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, where their corruption case defense begins. 2024-12-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Michael MadiganMichael McClainCorruption CaseFederal CourtIllinois HouseCourt defenseChicagoPolitical corruption https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442046/sports-facility-funding-equity-gender-identity-in-sports-debated https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442046_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442046_video_v3.mp4 Sports facility funding 'equity,' gender identity in sports debated Greg Bishop reviews two separate hearings on the issue of policies around sports. The Illinois House Revenue and Finance Committee discussed "equity" in funding sports facilities while the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee's conversation about sports betting delved into transgender athletes in women's sports. 2024-12-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 712 sports bettingtransgender athletesgender equityDick DurbinCharlie BakerIllinois Housesports facilitiesJB PritzkerMarsha Blackburnwomen's sportsJosh HawleyNCAATitle IXgender identitycollege sports https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442047/illinois-officials-think-electoral-college-antiquated https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442047_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442047_video_v3.mp4 Illinois officials think Electoral College 'antiquated' On the day the Electoral College met with Illinois presidential electors casting votes in Springfield, Greg Bishop talks with Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and state Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, about U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin's push to abolish the Electoral College. 2024-12-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 594 IllinoisElectoral CollegeAlexi GiannouliasMaurice WestDick DurbinElectoral Votespresidential electorsGeneral AssemblyState Electionsvoting lawsvoter participationpopular voteDonald TrumpKamala Harris https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442048/how-can-illinois-boost-states-sluggish-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442048_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442048_video_v3.mp4 How can Illinois boost state's sluggish economy? Greg Bishop reviews recent comments about Illinois' sluggish economy from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, state Sen. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport, and Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski. 2024-12-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 509 Illinois economyeconomic growthtax cutspension reformJB PritzkerAndrew ChesneyTed DabrowskiIllinoisbudget deficittax creditsCOVID crisisquantum campusIBMGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442049/controversial-org-teaches-black-high-school-students-to-be-educator-activists https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442049_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442049_video_v3.mp4 Controversial Org Teaches Black High School Students to Be ‘Educator-Activists' An organization focused on creating pipelines for students of color to become teachers says it receives payment from public schools, while other reporting indicates it receives funds from private sources. The Center for Black Educator Development has recently been criticized and praised for its work, which, according to its website, is geared toward “current and future Black educator-activists.” The Center for Black Educator Development (CBED) says on its website that taxpayer dollars fund several of its programs: “100% of direct and indirect costs for Teaching Pathways programs and Professional Learning services are covered through partnerships with public-school districts and charter networks.” 2024-12-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 457 Education in FocusBlack educatorstudent of colorteacher diversityCenter for Black Educator DevelopmentAcademic achievementSame-race teachersBlack teachersStudent performanceEducator activist https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442050/pritzker-says-steering-illinois-economy-like-moving-an-aircraft-carrier https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442050_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442050_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker says steering Illinois’ economy like ‘moving an aircraft carrier’ Separately, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state Sen. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport, discuss the state's economic situation. 2024-12-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 192 J.B. PritzkerAndrew ChesneyIllinoisIllinois economyunemployment ratestate budgettax creditseconomic growth https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442051/illinois-electors-cast-votes-after-durbin-proposes-ending-electoral-college https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442051_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442051_video_v3.mp4 Illinois electors cast votes after Durbin proposes ending Electoral College Illinois presidential electors cast their votes for president Tuesday in Springfield. After, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and state Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, react. 2024-12-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 253 IllinoisElectoral CollegeAlexi GiannouliasMaurice WestDick DurbinKamala HarrisIllinois electorsElectoral votesPresidential electionPolitical processState government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442052/new-pennsylvania-grant-program-to-help-minority-owned-businesses-with-start-up-and-expansion-costs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442052_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442052_video_v3.mp4 New Pennsylvania Grant Program To Help Minority-Owned Businesses With Start-up and Expansion Costs Barata A Bey, President of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania, discusses the resources the new grant program will provide and the impacts he hopes it will have on communities. 2024-12-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 87 PennsylvaniaGrant ProgramMinority-Owned BusinessesBarata A BeyAfrican American Chamber of CommerceWestern PennsylvaniaBusiness Start-upBusiness ExpansionJob CreationSmall Business SupportCommunity Development https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442053/how-a-new-pennsylvania-grant-program-for-minority-owned-businesses-will-work https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442053_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442053_video_v3.mp4 How a New Pennsylvania Grant Program for Minority-Owned Businesses Will Work Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger lays out the funding model for the new grant program 2024-12-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 88 Rick SigerPennsylvaniaMinority-Owned BusinessesGrant ProgramBusiness FundingSmall BusinessBusiness AssistanceEconomic Development https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442054/prosecutors-could-rest-case-against-former-il-speaker-michael-madigan-soon https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442054_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442054_video_v3.mp4 Prosecutors could rest case against former IL Speaker Michael Madigan soon Separately, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and Michael McClain enter the federal court building in Chicago Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. 2024-12-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Michael MadiganMichael McClainCorruption TrialIllinoisChicagoFederal Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442055/will-the-housing-market-improve-in-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442055_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442055_video_v3.mp4 Will the Housing Market Improve in 2025? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the direction of the housing market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-12-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 482 housing marketmortgage rateseconomic growthreal estatehome salesOrphe DivounguyChris KrugDr. Orphe Divounguymarket volatilitybuyers marketnew administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442056/pritzker-who-legalized-recreational-cannabis-wants-to-regulate-hemp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442056_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442056_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker, who legalized recreational cannabis, wants to regulate hemp Greg Bishop reviews recent support Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave to regulating hemp products. The hemp producers provide reaction. 2024-12-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 449 J.B. Pritzkerhemp productscannabis regulationHouse Bill 4293IllinoisMarijuana legalizationHemp IndustryCBDGovernor PritzkerLegislationIllinois Healthy Alternatives AssociationGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442057/electoral-college-vote-in-springfield-meets-enhanced-security-for-public-visitors https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442057_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442057_video_v3.mp4 Electoral College vote in Springfield meets enhanced security for public visitors Greg Bishop previews Illinois' Electoral College meeting in Springfield Tuesday to officially cast their votes for Vice President Kamala Harris. 2024-12-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 518 IllinoisElectoral CollegeKamala HarrisSpringfieldSecurity screeningIllinois Secretary of StateAlexi GiannouliasDonald TrumpIllinois capitalCapital complexThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442058/aldermen-say-chicagos-dollar173-billion-budget-delays-property-tax-increase https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442058_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442058_video_v3.mp4 Aldermen say Chicago’s $17.3 billion budget delays property tax increase Greg Bishop reviews Monday's Chicago City Council meeting, including public comments and alderman voicing concerns about the budget that ultimately passed. 2024-12-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 722 ChicagoChicago City Councilbudget approvalproperty taxcity financesbudget deficitcity budgetproperty taxesIllinoisBrandon JohnsonGreg Bishoptax surchargeprogressive revenuefair taxprogressive tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442059/illinois-legislators-hear-bill-to-support-both-mens-and-womens-sports-facilities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442059_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442059_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators hear bill to support both men’s and women’s sports facilities State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, introduced House Bill 5841 Monday, that she said will even the playing field for women’s teams when talking taxpayer funds for stadiums. Red Stars player Sam Staab testified and said she heard Chicago was a great sports town, but only to an extent. 2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 145 IllinoisHouse Bill 5841Eva-Dina DelgadoSam StaabSports FundingWomen's SportsMen's SportsEquityStadiums https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442060/wa-taxpayers-could-end-up-paying-expiring-covid-aid-portion-of-state-health-insurance https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442060_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442060_video_v3.mp4 WA Taxpayers Could End up Paying Expiring COVID Aid Portion of State Health Insurance Ingrid Ulrey, Chief Executive Officer, Washington Health Benefit Exchange, noting WHBC is on track for record numbers during open enrollment, which runs through Jan. 15, 2025 2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 Ingrid UlreyWashington Health Benefit ExchangeOpen EnrollmentHealth InsuranceTax CreditsAffordable Care ActCOVID-19Washington StateHealthcareFederal Tax Credit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442061/washington-legislature-considers-road-usage-charge-as-a-replacement-for-gas-tax https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442061_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442061_video_v3.mp4 Washington Legislature Considers Road Usage Charge as a Replacement for Gas Tax Reema Griffith, Executive Director of the Washington State Transportation Commission, discusses road usage charges 2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 Road Usage ChargeGas TaxWashington StateElectric VehiclesFuel EfficiencyReema GriffithWashington State Transportation Commission https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442062/will-the-fed-point-to-fewer-rate-cuts-in-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442062_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442062_video_v3.mp4 Will the Fed Point To Fewer Rate Cuts in 2025? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 626 Federal Reserveinterest ratesinflation dataCPI reportsPPI reportshousing inflationenergy priceslabor marketOrphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday Economicstrade warspodcast https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442063/groups-pushing-for-illinois-pension-enhancements-doesnt-know-cost https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442063_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442063_video_v3.mp4 Groups pushing for Illinois pension enhancements doesn’t know cost Greg Bishop reviews recent comments from Friday’s Illinois House committee on pensions where a group of unions discussed their proposals to enhance pensions for public sector employees hired after 2011 and the unknown taxpayer cost. 2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 504 Illinois pension debtIllinois pensionsState DebtPension LiabilitiesPension ReformTaxpayersIllinoisUnfunded LiabilityGreg BishopWe Are One CoalitionHouse PersonnelPensions CommitteePat DevaneyLegislative Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442064/illinois-state-senator-says-sanctuary-status-needs-to-end https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442064_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442064_video_v3.mp4 Illinois state Senator says sanctuary status needs to end Greg Bishop talks with Illinois state Sen. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport, about President Joe Biden’s commutation of Rita Crundwell, the former Dixon official convicted of embezzling tens of millions of tax dollars, the incoming Trump administration’s policies on deportation and what he said is the need for Illinois to end its sanctuary state status. 2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 781 Andrew ChesneyIllinoissanctuary state policiesimmigration policyJoe BidenRita CrundwellPresidential PardonsIllinois politicsJB Pritzkertax cutjob creationeconomic growthIllinois legislaturegun control legislationred flag laws https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442065/homan-says-chicago-first-in-deportation-efforts-as-mayor-remains-defiant https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442065_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442065_video_v3.mp4 Homan says Chicago first in deportation efforts as mayor remains defiant Greg Bishop reviews recent comments of President-Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson about plans to deport non-citizen migrants. 2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 706 DeportationChicagoBrandon JohnsonPresident TrumpICETrump administrationChicago MayorFederal agentsundocumented peopleimmigrationgovernment collaborationChicago budgetpolitical enemiesMayor of ChicagoIllinois in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442066/increase-in-food-costs-drives-rise-in-inflation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442066_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442066_video_v3.mp4 Increase in Food Costs Drives Rise in Inflation (The Center Square) – Newly released inflation data shows a rise in producer prices. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Thursday released its Producer Price index, a key marker of inflation, which rose 0.4% in November. The November increase is part of a 3% increase in the past year, which BLS pointed out is “the largest rise since moving up 4.7% for the 12 months ended February 2023.” Much of the PPI was driven by a rise in food prices, most notably the cost of eggs. “A quarter of the November rise in prices for final demand goods is attributable to a 54.6-percent jump in the index for chicken eggs,” BLS said. “Prices for fresh and dry vegetables, fresh fruits and melons, processed poultry, non-electronic cigarettes, and residential electric power also increased.” 2024-12-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 424 inflation ratesUS economyfood priceseconomic impactsmall businessJoe BidenDonald Trumpnational debtbudget deficiteconomic recoverygas pricesCenter SquareInflation ratebusiness loansAmerica in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442067/report-pennsylvania-worst-state-for-litigation-bloat https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442067_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442067_video_v3.mp4 Report: Pennsylvania Worst State for Litigation Bloat (The Center Square) – The American Tort Reform Foundation has labeled Pennsylvania as the nation’s worst “Judicial Hellhole” in a new report. “Lawsuit abuse in the City of Brotherly Love has reached a fever pitch with nuclear verdicts,” claims the foundation, suggesting that “eye-popping nine-figure damage awards were issued without hardly a thought.” In making its case against the commonwealth, the group highlights huge sums awarded in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and recent decisions by the state’s Supreme Court which open the door both for increased litigation and higher claims for damages. 2024-12-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 322 Pennsylvania in FocusAmerican Tort ReformTort Reformjudicial hellholelawsuitslitigationmalpractice suitslegalcivil systemlawyersinjuryloss https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442068/san-francisco-supermarket-closing-due-to-safety-and-theft-as-city-explores-free-stores https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442068_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442068_video_v3.mp4 San Francisco Supermarket Closing Due to ‘Safety’ and ‘Theft’ as City Explores ‘Free’ Stores (The Center Square) - Safeway is shutting down its grocery store in San Francisco’s Fillmore District, in part citing “ongoing concerns about associate and customer safety." One year ago, Safeway announced it would be shutting down the location as part of a deal with a developer to turn the store into a mixed-use development with housing and commercial spaces — which could mean space for another grocery store in the future. San Francisco Mayor London Breed agreed to send more police to the store to keep it open longer, saying, “Longtime Fillmore customers and residents have also expressed concerns with public safety in the area. As part of the site’s extension of services, Mayor Breed has directed the San Francisco Police Department to commit additional resources at this location.” 2024-12-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 439 SafewaySan FranciscoFillmore DistrictRetail theftLondon BreedFood desertPublic safetyFood desertsSupermarket closureFood assistanceFood empowerment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442069/nyc-mayor-adams-ready-to-work-with-republicans-on-border-related-crime https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442069_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442069_video_v3.mp4 NYC Mayor Adams Ready to Work With Republicans on Border-Related Crime (The Center Square) – After blaming Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for over a year for illegal border crossers inundating New York City, Mayor Eric Adams said on Thursday he now welcomes federal help to remove criminals in the city who are illegally in the country. After meeting with President-elect Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan, Adams held a news conference expressing his support for Homan’s efforts. When asked if Homan requested help from the city to target the most violent criminals illegally in the country, Adams said his goal “is clearly again with my target area.” Adams, a Democrat, said his goal aligned with Homan’s to improve public safety and reduce crime. Homan’s focus is on removing the most violent offenders first, The Center Square reported. 2024-12-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 481 Eric AdamsDonald TrumpTom Homanborder securityillegal immigrationmass deportationimmigrationfederal lawborder controllaw enforcementsanctuary citiesJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442070/weekend-edition-or-illinois-pension-debt-grows https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442070_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442070_video_v3.mp4 Weekend Edition | Illinois’ Pension Debt Grows (The Center Square) – Illinois unfunded pension liability is growing. The Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability reports the latest unfunded liability is $143.7 billion. That’s $1.5 billion higher than last year and the second highest since 2020 when the total was $144.2 billion. Wednesday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said they’re doing good things with pensions. “Our funded ratio for our pensions is much better today than it was when I took office and it continues to go in the right direction,” Pritzker said. The funding ratio in 2019 was 40.3%. The most recent funding ratio was 46%. Actuaries suggest a funding level of 100%. 2024-12-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinois politicspension debtJB PritzkerIllinois pensionunfunded liabilitiesIllinois budgetCOGFAcredit rating agenciesIllinoisPension DebtTed Dabrowskitaxpayer costsJim Edgarpolitical shiftstate law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442071/shapiro-unitedhealthcare-shooter-not-a-hero-and-us-students-score-decade-lows-on-test https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442071_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442071_video_v3.mp4 Shapiro: UnitedHealthcare Shooter ‘Not a Hero,’ & U.S. Students Score Decade Lows on Test The manhunt for the person who gunned down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Manhattan sidewalk on December 4th ended at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pa. Described as a “vigilante” jaded by the commercial health insurance industry, Gov. Josh Shapiro said online support for the accused, 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, leaves him sickened. President-elect Donald Trump’s deportation strategy will include targeting so-called sanctuary jurisdictions, his new border czar, Tom Homan, says. The latest federal numbers show the U.S. deficit is soaring as President Joe Biden heads out of office. And more... 2024-12-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442072/unions-pitch-fix-to-illinois-pensions-without-knowing-taxpayer-cost https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442072_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442072_video_v3.mp4 Unions pitch ‘fix’ to Illinois’ pensions without knowing taxpayer cost During an Illinois House committee Friday, Pat Devaney with the We Are One Coalition and state Rep. Steven Reick, R-Woodstock, discuss the unknown taxpayer cost of pension enhancements. Separately, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski discuss pensions. 2024-12-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 209 IllinoisIllinois pensionPat Devaneystate repSteven ReickJ.B. PritzkerTed Dabrowskipension enhancementstaxpayer costsWe Are One Coalition https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442073/chicagos-mayor-vows-to-block-trumps-deportation-efforts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442073_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442073_video_v3.mp4 Chicago’s mayor vows to block Trump’s deportation efforts Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Friday vowed to stand up to the incoming Trump administration in regards to deportation efforts. 2024-12-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 261 Brandon JohnsonDonald TrumpChicagodeportationimmigration policysanctuary cityborder securityHarold Washingtondepartment of justicetariffsICE https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442074/king-county-executive-doubles-down-on-housing-first-approach-to-homelessness https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442074_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442074_video_v3.mp4 King County Executive Doubles Down on Housing-First Approach to Homelessness (The Center Square) – Exiting King County Executive Dow Constantine is doubling down on a housing-first approach to addressing the homelessness crisis in a recent interview with ChangeWA. ChangeWA, a non-partisan organization, released an interview it had with Constantine on Wednesday. In the interview, Constantine showed continued support for the region’s continued housing-first approach, despite statistics showing no signs of improvements to the crisis. In 2015 Constantine and then-Seattle Mayor Ed Murray declared homelessness an emergency facing the region. That year, the county’s federally mandated Point-in-Time Count tallied 10,047 homeless people across the county. That has increased 63% to an all-time high of 16,385 unhoused people this year. 2024-12-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1574 King CountyhomelessnessHousing FirstDow ConstantineWashingtonWashington Politicsregional homelessness authorityaffordable housingSeattledrug addictionfentanylWashington statepublic opinionCivilitytoxic behavior https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442075/pritzker-blames-trump-for-ev-market-slump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442075_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442075_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker blames Trump for EV market slump Greg Bishop reviews news around Lion Electric’s performance as Gov. J.B. Pritzker ensures the electric bus manufacturer has not received any tax dollars. 2024-12-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 367 Lion ElectricGreg BishopJB PritzkerEV industryelectric vehiclestax creditsIllinois stateCanadian companyautomotive industryIllinois energy policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442076/biden-commutes-sentence-of-former-illinois-clerk-convicted-of-embezzling-dollar54-million https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442076_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442076_video_v3.mp4 Biden commutes sentence of former Illinois clerk convicted of embezzling $54 million Greg Bishop reviews reaction to President Joe Biden’s commutation of Rita Crundwell, the former Dixon Clerk who was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in 2013 for embezzling $54 million from taxpayers. The commutation was among nearly 1,500 and announced alongside more than 30 pardons, including of an Illinois woman convicted of a nonviolent drug offense. 2024-12-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 443 Joe BidenRita CrundwellIllinois politicsgovernment corruptioncommutationspardonsDarin LaHoodJB PritzerMichael MadiganJ.B. Pritzkercampaign fundscommutation listpardon listcriminal justice reformDick Durbin https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442077/scotus-reschedules-gun-ban-challenge-conference-as-states-sue-glock https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442077_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442077_video_v3.mp4 SCOTUS reschedules gun ban challenge conference as states sue Glock Greg Bishop looks at the latest status update in the case challenging gun laws in Illinois and beyond, including the rescheduling of the Snope v. Maryland case for a Supreme Court conference and two states suing Glock as Chicago’s case against the gun manufacturer gets a new judge. 2024-12-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 395 IllinoisGun banGun lawGlockUS Supreme CourtMaryland gun banGreg BishopDavid SnopeCourt casegun controlhome manufactured firearmMatt PlatkinKostas MorosGiffordstax increases https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442078/illinois-pension-funding-ratio-grows-but-so-does-total-unfunded-liability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442078_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442078_video_v3.mp4 Illinois pension funding ratio grows, but so does total unfunded liability Greg Bishop reviews a recent Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability report on Illinois unfunded pension liability and shares separate comments from Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski. 2024-12-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 686 IllinoisPension LiabilityUnfunded LiabilitiesJB PritzkerTed DabrowskiState DebtRetirement SystemWirepointsGovernment ForecastingCGFA ReportIllinois Pension SystemPension FundingPension ReformState EmployeesEconomic Policies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442079/los-angeles-audit-finds-quarter-of-shelter-beds-empty-each-night-dollar218m-loss https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442079_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442079_video_v3.mp4 Los Angeles Audit Finds Quarter of Shelter Beds Empty Each Night: $218M Loss (The Center Square) — A quarter of the homeless shelter beds in the City of Los Angeles are empty each night, causing a loss of $218 million from 2019 to 2023, according to a new report from the city controller. The report also notes the city has tripled its homeless shelter capacity since 2019, which led to a reduction in the city’s unsheltered homeless population at the start of 2024. The report also said the number of individuals placed into “permanent” housing, including permanently “free” supportive housing paid for by taxpayers that the report supports, has only increased by 21% since 2019. 2024-12-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 521 Los Angelesshelter bedshomelessnessaudithomeless sheltercity councilvacancy rateWest Los AngelesKenneth SchruppCole Lauterbach https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442080/gov-shapiro-unitedhealthcare-shooter-not-a-hero https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442080_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442080_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Shapiro: UnitedHealthcare Shooter ‘Not a Hero’ (The Center Square) – The manhunt for the person who gunned down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Manhattan sidewalk five days ago ended at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pa. Described as a “vigilante” jaded by the commercial health insurance industry, Gov. Josh Shapiro said online support for the accused, 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, leaves him sickened. “I have no tolerance nor should anyone for one man using an illegal ghost gun to murder someone because he thinks his opinion matters most,” he said during a Monday evening news conference in Hollidaysburg. “This killer is not a hero. He should not be hailed.” 2024-12-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 516 Brian ThompsonLuigi MangioneJosh ShapiroUnitedHealthcare shootermurderhealthcare industryvigilanteCEOPennsylvaniaNew York Cityarrestedcriminal caseUnited HealthcareAltoona https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442081/pennsylvania-bill-targets-rogue-officials-after-us-senate-recount-dust-up https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442081_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442081_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Bill Targets ‘Rogue’ Officials After U.S. Senate Recount Dust-up (The Center Square) – Local officials caught defying Pennsylvania election law may find themselves without a job. Rep. Joe D’Orsie, R-York, is drafting legislation that would give the state House the power to remove county and municipal officials from office. It’s similar to the impeachment process and would ultimately require voter approval. D’Orsie and other members of the Pennsylvania Freedom Caucus back the bill after Bucks County Commissioners voted to count roughly 400 ballots with dating errors amid a razor-thin race between incumbent U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr. and his Republican challenger Dave McCormick. 2024-12-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 696 Pennsylvania BillRogue OfficialsElection RecountPennsylvaniaUS SenateBucks CountyBob CaseyDave McCormickLegislationFreedom CaucusState officialsPolitical disputesRecount dust-upMail ballotsCourt decisions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442082/pritzker-disappointed-in-lion-electric-blames-trumps-pressure-on-ev-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442082_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442082_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker ‘disappointed’ in Lion Electric, blames Trump's 'pressure' on EV market Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Lion Electric, which reportedly is laying off half its staff, have not received any state tax dollars. He says if they don't meet a certain agreement, they won't get tax credits. 2024-12-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 149 J.B. PritzkerLion ElectricElectric VehicleDonald TrumpTax CreditIllinoisRivianEV marketEV pickup trucksFordDan Caulkins https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442083/illinois-pension-debt-grows https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442083_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442083_video_v3.mp4 Illinois’ pension debt grows Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is asked about pensions Wednesday. Thursday, Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski discuss a recent Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability report showing the pension debt increasing. 2024-12-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 112 IllinoisPension DebtJ.B. PritzkerTed DabrowskiWirepointsMarket RallyTaxpayersProperty TaxIncome TaxPension ReformGovernment Forecasting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442084/pritzker-downplays-trumps-border-czars-threats-of-prosecution https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442084_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442084_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker downplays Trump's border czar's threats of prosecution Greg Bishop reviews Wednesday’s comments from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker during questions and answers with members of the media in Chicago. Much of the questioning focused on responding to incoming border czar Tom Homan’s threats of prosecution of elected officials who get in the way of deportations. 2024-12-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 732 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisTom HomanDonald Trumpdeportationimmigration issueundocumented migrantsviolent crimefederal officialsTrump administrationillegal immigrationnational guardimmigration reformIllinois lawundocumented immigrants https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442085/chicagos-tax-increase-budget-vote-could-come-friday https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442085_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442085_video_v3.mp4 Chicago’s tax-increase budget vote could come Friday Greg Bishop reviews happenings from Wednesday’s Chicago City Council meeting where public comments heated up and a fire alarm delayed city business. The city council could vote on a new budget with $230 million in tax, fine and fee increases Friday. 2024-12-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 689 Chicago City CouncilChicago budgettax increasesproperty taxpublic commentscity spendingChicagobudgetCity Councilfire alarmIllinoistax dollarsfiscal yearChicago public schoolsIllinois in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442086/district-judge-amends-final-gun-ban-judgement-permanent-injunction-with-stay-pending-appeal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442086_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442086_video_v3.mp4 District judge amends final gun ban judgement, permanent injunction with stay pending appeal Greg Bishop reviews the latest from the federal judiciary in the case against Illinois’ gun and magazine ban with the Southern District of Illinois federal judge issuing an amended final judgement and permanent injunction against the law, but acknowledging the stay on the injunction pending the outcome in the appeals court. Read the documents here: https://www.pacermonitor.com/view/DFTXU6Y/Caleb_Barnett_et_al_v_Kwame_Raoul_et_al__07cae-24-03060__0025.1.pdf And here: https://www.pacermonitor.com/view/DDXZKWY/Caleb_Barnett_et_al_v_Kwame_Raoul_et_al__07cae-24-03060__0025.2.pdf 2024-12-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 435 Greg BishopCenter SquareIllinoisgun banProtect Illinois Communities ActlawBarnett V. RaoulSecond AmendmentJudge McGlynnAppeals CourtIllinois gun bancourt https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442087/post-covid-us-students-score-decade-lows-on-international-math-science-test https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442087_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442087_video_v3.mp4 Post-Covid U.S. Students Score Decade Lows on International Math, Science Test According to international test results, student academic performance in the United States has dropped dramatically since 2019, the last assessment and the year before government and school leaders sent children to learn at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the results of the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study assessment released this week, U.S. students scored lower than ever on math and science assessments in every subject except for eighth-grade science, which was the same as that initial assessment nearly 30 years ago. The international test, called TIMSS, is administered by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) and given to students in 44 countries every four years. The assessment showed academic declines in science and math for students in the United States, which some countries did not experience. 2024-12-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 484 Education in FocusTIMSSscience studymath studystudent achievementInternational Math TestScience TestEducationCOVID-19 PandemicAcademic AchievementMiguel CardonaFederal governmentEleana CrudaleBrennan ClaryChalkbeat News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442088/pritzker-willing-to-sit-down-with-homan-criticizes-ability-to-prosecute https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442088_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442088_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker willing to sit down with Homan, criticizes ability to prosecute Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Wednesday reacting to President-elect Donald Trump's border czar saying if officials don't get out of the way of mass deportations, the could be prosecuted. Tuesday, Art Arthur with the Center for Immigration Studies testifies to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. 2024-12-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 199 J.B. PritzkerDonald Trumpimmigration policyArt ArthurCenter for Immigration Studiesborder patrolborder securityprosecutiondeportationviolent crime https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442089/is-that-a-fire-alarm-amid-chicago-budget-vote-after-public-comments-heat-up https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442089_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442089_video_v3.mp4 ‘Is that a fire alarm?’ amid Chicago budget vote after public comments heat up Amid votes during Chicago's City Council meeting Wednesday morning, a fire alarmed sounded. This followed public comments that were heating up about a proposed budget with more than $230 million in tax increases. The city council went into recess and had not returned by early afternoon. 2024-12-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 448 Chicago City CouncilBudget VotePublic CommentsTax IncreaseFire AlarmMeeting Recess https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442090/significant-trends-in-the-housing-industry https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442090_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442090_video_v3.mp4 Significant Trends in the Housing Industry Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the housing industry on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-12-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 561 housing costshousing shortagehousing affordabilityreal estatehousing marketgovernment policiesconstruction industryOrphe DivounguyChris KrugNational Association of Realtorscash buyershome ownershipsingle women buyersmedian age https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442091/corruption-trial-against-michael-madigan-and-michael-mcclain-continues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442091_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442091_video_v3.mp4 Corruption trial against Michael Madigan and Michael McClain continues Former Illinois state Rep. Michael McClain and former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan separately enter the federal court building in Chicago Wednesday December 11, 2024. Both face corruption charges. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_ecfb3fe6-b743-11ef-84a4-f7fce2de46f2.html 2024-12-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Michael MadiganMichael McClainCorruption TrialFederal CourtChicago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442092/illinois-legislators-hear-of-benefits-risks-in-psychedelic-therapy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442092_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442092_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators hear of benefits, risks in psychedelic therapy Greg Bishop reviews Tuesday’s Illinois House committee hearing on whether to allow for psychedelic substances to be utilized with trained clinicians for psychological therapy. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_b1983fcc-b742-11ef-b7f8-93b564b6f62b.html 2024-12-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 397 IllinoispsychedelicspsilocybinHouse Bill Onemagic mushroomsBill HauterPatient safetyLegislative newsIllinois Psychiatric SocietyLashawn Forddrug legalizationEducation expertiseIllegal substance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442093/should-illinois-get-a-new-flag https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442093_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442093_video_v3.mp4 Should Illinois get a new flag? Greg Bishop reviews the announcement from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias about the Illinois Flag Commission submitting their 10 finalists for a new flag. Voting will take place next month. 2024-12-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 380 Illinois flagGreg BishopAlexi GiannouliasIllinois Flag Commissionflag designvoteIllinoisThe Center SquareIllinois Secretary of StateNew State Flagflag contestvoting process https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442094/citizens-push-back-on-proposed-chicago-budget-with-millions-in-tax-increases https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442094_video_v3.mp4 Citizens push back on proposed Chicago budget with millions in tax increases Greg Bishop previews some of what could be the focus of a Chicago City Council meeting set for Wednesday where the city could approve a new budget with millions of dollars in tax increases. 2024-12-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 598 Chicagobudgettax increasesproperty taxescity councilcity budgetIllinoisspending planBrandon JohnsonAFSCME UnionCenter Squaremental health services https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442095/debate-around-deportations-immigration-reform-border-security-in-separate-congressional-committees https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442095_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442095_video_v3.mp4 Debate around deportations, immigration reform, border security in separate congressional committees Greg Bishop reviews two separate congressional committees in the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House tacking issues around immigration and border security. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_58b7f248-b72f-11ef-9975-9b2508953ffc.html 2024-12-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 888 immigration reformborder securitymass deportationDonald TrumpJoe BidenUS Senateillegal immigrationimmigration policiessanctuary citiescriminal aliensJosh HawleyTom Homanopen bordermigrant crimeAlex Padilla https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442096/illinois-physicians-group-testifies-not-enough-evidence-to-call-psychedelics-safe https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442096_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442096_video_v3.mp4 Illinois physicians group testifies not enough evidence to call psychedelics ‘safe’ The Illinois House Mental Health and Addiction Committee held a hearing in Chicago Tuesday focused on psychedelics and behavioral health treatment. 2024-12-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 182 IllinoisIllinois HouseMental HealthAddiction CommitteePsychedelicsBehavioral healthmental health treatmentPTSDtherapy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442097/rep-nick-lalota-r-ny-says-rise-in-migrant-gangs-jeopardizing-public-safety-across-us https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442097_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442097_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Nick Lalota (R-NY) Says Rise in Migrant Gangs Jeopardizing Public Safety Across U.S. Representative Nick LaLota, a Republican from New York, lays out his concerns about the impacts of border policy in a hearing held by the Committee on Homeland Security 2024-12-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 68 Nick LaLotaNew YorkBorder PolicyMigrant GangsPublic SafetyBiden AdministrationCriminal OrganizationsHuman TraffickingDrug SmugglingLaw Enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442098/scotus-wont-hear-wisconsin-schools-transgender-notification-policy-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442098_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442098_video_v3.mp4 SCOTUS Won’t Hear Wisconsin School’s Transgender Notification Policy Case The Supreme Court said it would not hear a case brought by parents in Wisconsin against their school district over its lack of a parental notification policy for students who change their gender. Justice Brett Kavanaugh said he would have heard the case brought against an association of parents against the Eau Claire Area School District. Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas dissented from the court's denial. Parental notification policies have sparked heated debates in hundreds of school board meetings and litigation in courts nationwide. 2024-12-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 403 Supreme Courttransgender studentsschool districtparental notificationgender identityWisconsin schoolstudent protectionstudent's rightsLGBTQ+ advocatestransgender notification policyBrennan Clary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442099/contrasting-concerns-around-immigration-policy-in-the-us-house-and-senate-tuesday https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442099_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442099_video_v3.mp4 Contrasting concerns around immigration policy in the U.S. House and Senate Tuesday The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee and the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee held separate hearings Tuesday about immigration and border security. 2024-12-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 264 immigration policyborder securityU.S. SenateU.S. HouseDonald Trumpdeportationpath to citizenshipJosh HawleyRichard Durbinundocumented immigrants https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442100/rep-jared-moscowitz-says-secret-service-must-break-from-homeland-security https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442100_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442100_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Jared Moscowitz Says Secret Service Must Break From Homeland Security U.S. Representative Jared Moscowitz, of Florida, lays out why he wants to remove the Secret Service from the Department of Homeland Security at the Assassination Attempt Task Force hearing 2024-12-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 Jared MoskowitzSecret ServiceHomeland SecurityFEMAU.S. CongressWhite HouseGovernment AgenciesLegislative Branch https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442101/rep-mike-kelly-asks-what-changes-secret-service-has-made-since-july-13th https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442101_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442101_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Mike Kelly Asks What Changes Secret Service Has Made Since July 13th U.S. Representative Mike Kelly of Pennsylvania questions Acting Secret Service Director Rowe about the changes the Secret Service has made since the July 13th assassination attempt 2024-12-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 126 Mike KellySecret ServiceAssassination AttemptCommunication ProtocolSecurity ModelFederal AgenciesAviation UnitBlue Force TrackerJuly 13thOctober 5th https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442102/acting-secret-service-director-says-doing-more-with-less-will-be-no-more https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442102_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442102_video_v3.mp4 Acting Secret Service Director Says ‘Doing More With Less’ Will Be No More In a hearing for the Assassination Attempt Task Force, Acting Secret Service Director Rowe laid out his vision for a shift in the Secret Service's culture and approach 2024-12-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 124 Secret ServiceActing Director RoweAssassination Attempt Task ForceField OperationsProtective OperationsNational SecurityCongressTrainingGovernment FundingFY 2025 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442103/november-jobs-report-227000-jobs-added https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442103_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442103_video_v3.mp4 November Jobs Report: 227,000 Jobs Added Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the latest jobs report on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-12-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 452 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyNovember jobs reportHealthcare SectorGovernment employmentLabor statisticsEconomic analysisemployment gainsprivate sectorstrike workerstransportation industryautomotive industry https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442104/cook-county-lands-illinois-at-no-6-in-the-judicial-hellholes-list https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442104_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442104_video_v3.mp4 Cook County lands Illinois at No. 6 in the Judicial Hellholes list Greg Bishop shares a recent conversation with Tiger Joyce, president of American Tort Reform Association, about their latest Judicial Hellholes report released Tuesday. 2024-12-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1027 Cook CountyIllinoisJudicial HellholesTiger JoyceAmerican Tort Reform Associationlegal reformcourtroomsexpert evidenceasbestos litigationbiometric privacy actno-injury litigationjudicial reviewmass tortsSara Salgerfood beverage litigation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442105/congresswoman-testifies-she-didnt-facilitate-job-recommendations-to-benefit-madigan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442105_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442105_video_v3.mp4 Congresswoman testifies she didn’t facilitate job recommendations to benefit Madigan Greg Bishop reviews the latest reports out of the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, including testimony from Illinois U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski. 2024-12-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 361 Michael MadiganNikki BudzinskiMichael McClainIllinoisCorruption TrialJB PritzkerIllinois Commerce CommissionGreg BishopComEd Four trialIllinois NewsThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442106/trumps-border-czar-threatens-chicagos-mayor-with-prosecution-as-immigration-debate-heats-up https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442106_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442106_video_v3.mp4 Trump’s border czar threatens Chicago’s mayor with prosecution as immigration debate heats up Greg Bishop reviews some of the latest debate around border security and immigration policies, including recent comments from Trump border czar Tom Homan, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and others. 2024-12-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 738 Tom HomanBrandon JohnsonDick DurbinTrump administrationimmigration debatedeportation policiesillegal immigrationUS SenateDonald Trumpimmigration policiesIllinois politicsDream ActDACAGreg Bishoplaw enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442107/protester-follows-former-il-house-speaker-in-chicago-tuesday-for-corruption-trial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442107_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442107_video_v3.mp4 Protester follows former IL House speaker in Chicago Tuesday for corruption trial Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan enters the federal court building in Chicago Tuesday Dec. 10, 2024, followed by a protester holding a sign that says "shame." 2024-12-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Michael Madigancorruption trialIllinois HouseChicagopolitical corruptionprotesting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442108/is-crt-taught-in-k-12-schools-congressional-hearing-highlights-divide https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442108_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442108_video_v3.mp4 Is CRT Taught in K-12 Schools? Congressional Hearing Highlights Divide During a congressional hearing on civics education Wednesday morning, Democrats stated that K-12 students do not receive instruction on critical race theory. Republicans disagreed and asked witnesses pointed questions to show the framework is in schools. The hearing highlighted the partisan divide on the kinds of instruction students should receive regarding the nation's founding and whether schools should approach teaching with equity or equality. The tension between the parties was evident from the very beginning of the hearing, titled "Back to Basics: America's Founding, Civics, and Self-Government in K-12 Curricula," when committee chair Rep. Aaron Bean, a Republican from Florida, lambasted critical race theory and said American students are behind other countries. 2024-12-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 559 Critical Race Theorycivics educationschool policiesEducation in FocusCongressional hearingK-12 schoolscongressional hearingschool fundingeducationschool buildings https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442109/could-a-fed-rate-cut-in-december-be-the-last-of-this-cycle https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442109_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442109_video_v3.mp4 Could a Fed Rate Cut In December Be the Last of This Cycle? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-12-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 423 Federal Reserverate cutConsumer Price Indexinflation reportsjobless claimseconomic calendaremployment ratelabor marketNFIB optimism indexbusiness confidenceproducer price indexeconomic stabilityEveryday EconomicsChris KrugDr. Orphe Divounguy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442110/texas-rep-clashes-with-secret-service-at-assassination-attempt-task-force-hearing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442110_video_v3.mp4 Texas Rep. Clashes With Secret Service at Assassination Attempt Task Force Hearing Rep. Pat Fallon, of Texas, questions Secret Service Acting Director Rowe during Congressional task force hearing on the attempted assassination of President Elect Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania 2024-12-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 221 Pat FallonDonald TrumpSecret ServiceCongressional hearingButler PennsylvaniaAssassination AttemptUS Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442111/wa-legislative-leaders-disagree-on-causes-solutions-regarding-budget-deficit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442111_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442111_video_v3.mp4 WA Legislative Leaders Disagree on Causes, Solutions Regarding Budget Deficit House Minority Caucus Chair Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, discusses his concerns about addressing Washington's budget deficit 2024-12-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Peter AbbarnoWashingtonbudget deficiteconomic crisisnew programstaxesrevenue sourceslegislative leaders https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442112/supporters-gird-for-legal-battle-over-natural-gas-initiative-in-washington https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442112_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442112_video_v3.mp4 Supporters Gird for Legal Battle Over Natural Gas Initiative in Washington Ashli Penner, Building Industry Association of Washington legal counsel, lays out why they aren't concerned about legal challenges. 2024-12-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Ashli PennerBuilding Industry Association of WashingtonNatural GasLegal ChallengeWashington StateInitiative 2066propane https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442113/durbin-says-biden-pardon-fatherly-love-as-trump-eyes-jan-6-defendants https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442113_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442113_video_v3.mp4 Durbin says Biden pardon 'fatherly love' as Trump eye's Jan. 6 defendants Greg Bishop reviews recent comments about President Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter and whether there'll be preemptive pardons of others, from Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin on CNN on the issue and President-elect Donald Trump on Meet the Press. 2024-12-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 508 Joe BidenHunter BidenDonald TrumpJan 6 protestersDick DurbinSecret ServiceJanuary 6th CommitteeLiz CheneyBenny ThompsonAdam Schiff https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442114/ils-gun-ban-could-be-a-2026-scotus-case-state-rifle-association-warns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442114_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442114_video_v3.mp4 IL's gun ban could be a 2026 SCOTUS case, state rifle association warns Greg Bishop reviews more of the reaction to a federal appeals court holding a district court injunction against Illinois' gun ban back while the case proceeds on appeal, including a conversation with Illinois State Rifle Association's Ed Sullivan. 2024-12-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 600 Illinois State Rifle Associationgun control7th Circuit Courtassault weapons banEd SullivanUS Supreme CourtIllinois gun banAppeals CourtState Rifle AssociationBevis v NapervilleKwame Raoul https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442115/us-rep-to-testify-at-madigans-corruption-trial-monday https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442115_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442115_video_v3.mp4 U.S. Rep. to testify at Madigan's corruption trial Monday Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan enters the federal court building in Chicago Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, to continue hearing testimony in his corruption trial. 2024-12-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Michael Madigancorruption trialIllinois HouseChicagoNikki Budzinski https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442116/canada-pledges-to-improve-border-security-after-meeting-with-trump-official https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442116_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442116_video_v3.mp4 Canada Pledges to Improve Border Security After Meeting With Trump Official (The Center Square) — A leading member of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet says that Canada will bolster its border security after meeting with President-elect Donald Trump's Commerce Secretary nominee, Howard Lutnick. Canadian Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc made the comments to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation after Trump threatened broad 25% tariffs against Canada and Mexico if they do not help stop the flow of illegal immigrants into the U.S. "As everyone is aware, thousands of people are pouring through Mexico and Canada, bringing Crime and Drugs at levels never seen before," Trump said in a statement last week threatening the 25% tariff. 2024-12-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 446 Canadaborder securityDonald Trumptariff threatsillegal immigrationDominique Leblancfentanyl seizureSinola cartelfentanyl crisisopioid overdoseUS Mexico borderChinaillegal narcoticsdrug smuggling https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442117/rural-barriers-to-domestic-violence-reporting-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442117_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442117_video_v3.mp4 Rural Barriers to Domestic Violence Reporting in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – In a report issued by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, disparities in domestic violence reporting between rural and urban communities reveal stark differences in the experiences of survivors. The study, conducted by Dr. Emily Strohacker at Penn State Harrisburg, surveyed and interviewed survivors across the commonwealth, primarily identified through victim service organizations. "Victims of domestic violence in rural areas face barriers to getting help that are unique,” said Susan Higginbotham, CEO of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence. “Feelings of fear, embarrassment, and shame are common, and many rural cases are not reported because victims worry that other people in their small communities will learn about their abuse.” 2024-12-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 245 PennsylvaniaDomestic ViolenceRural PennsylvaniaUrban CommunitiesCenter for Rural PennsylvaniaEmily StrohackerPenn State HarrisburgPennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceSusan HigginbothamVictim Service Organizations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442118/challenging-trump-california-to-pay-for-migrant-deportation-defense https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442118_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442118_video_v3.mp4 Challenging Trump, California to Pay for Migrant Deportation Defense (The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., reiterated the state’s commitment to continued funding for the deportation defense of migrants and undocumented immigrants. President-elect Donald Trump’s promised mass deportations could have a major impact on California, which hosts approximately 2.7 million undocumented immigrants. “If it’s legal assistance, legal advice, legal support, that’s just the California way,” Padilla said when asked if the state would fund legal defenses of undocumented immigrants facing deportation. “We embrace our diversity. Our diversity has made our communities thrive and our economy thrive.” 2024-12-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 371 Alex PadillaDonald Trumpmigrant deportationundocumented immigrantsCaliforniastate taxessales taxLos AngelesincomeMedicaid spendingEliana KournololKenneth SchruppCalifornia in Focuscity residentcash income https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442119/pittsburgh-school-closure-plan-raises-questions-for-parents https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442119_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442119_video_v3.mp4 Pittsburgh School Closure Plan Raises Questions for Parents (The Center Square) – Some Pittsburgh residents may feel déjà vu as the city’s public school system considers yet another plan to close buildings and redistribute many of its 20,000 students. Though many see the district as overspending and underperforming, the strategy of reconfiguring schools also raises questions among parents who say similar attempts over the last 20 years didn’t pan out. Faced with declining enrollment and expensive facility upkeep, the district contracted Educational Resource Strategies, a non-profit organization, to reimagine the district’s operations. In the current model, the district’s 60 buildings have a 53% utilization rate. 2024-12-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 255 PittsburghSchool closuresEducational Resource StrategiesPennsylvaniaKristen SmithChristina Lanjeopublic school systemschool districtdeclining enrollmentschool children https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442120/weekend-edition-or-appeals-court-keep-illinois-gun-ban-in-place-as-case-proceeds https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442120_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442120_video_v3.mp4 Weekend Edition | Appeals Court Keep Illinois’ Gun Ban in Place as Case Proceeds (The Center Square) – Illinois’ gun and magazine ban will stay in effect pending the outcome in the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, the appeals court ruled Thursday. Illinois banned the sale and possession of more than 170 semi-automatic firearms and magazines over certain capacities in January 2023. Lawsuits in federal court followed, challenging the ban based on the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms and other grounds. Four cases in the Southern District of Illinois were consolidated into Barnett, et al. v. Raoul, et al. After preliminary issues went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, Justice Clarence Thomas said the case was not ripe because it was not on final judgement. The Southern District of Illinois consequently found the law unconstitutional. Judge Stephen McGlynn issued an injunction against the law last month but put a 30 day hold on his order. That stay would have lifted Dec. 9. 2024-12-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinois gun banAppeals CourtSemi-automatic weapons2nd amendmentgun controlappeals court rulingdistrict courtstay pending appealIllinoisClarence ThomasUS Supreme Courtfirearm retailersgun control lawsSteven McGlynnGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442121/school-districts-join-large-scale-legal-fight-against-social-media-companies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442121_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442121_video_v3.mp4 School Districts Join Large-Scale Legal Fight Against Social Media Companies A spate of New York School districts have become the latest to join more than 500 school districts across the United States suing the biggest social media companies for what they allege are adverse effects on students’ mental health. According to court filings, the Potsdam School District in New York joined the series of suits last week. More than 30 states are also suing the social media company. “American children are suffering an unprecedented mental health crisis, fueled by Defendants’ addictive and dangerous social media products,” the master complaint for school districts reads. “In the past decade, Americans’ engagement with social media grew exponentially, nowhere more drastically than among our country’s youth.” 2024-12-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 409 school districtssocial media companieslegal fightmental health crisislawsuitmulti-district litigationAdolescencesocial medialegal battleMeta spokespersonEducation in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442122/president-biden-pardons-hunter-biden-and-school-districts-join-fight-against-social-media-companies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442122_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442122_video_v3.mp4 President Biden Pardons Hunter Biden & School Districts Join Fight Against Social Media Companies President-elect Donald Trump responded to President Joe Biden’s expansive pardon of his son, Hunter, calling it a “miscarriage of justice.” The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday began weighing its role in determining whether a Tennessee law banning medication to treat gender dysphoria for minors violates the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment. A leading member of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet says that Canada will bolster its border security after meeting with President-elect Donald Trump's Commerce Secretary nominee, Howard Lutnick. And more... 2024-12-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442123/how-does-remote-work-impact-productivity https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442123_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442123_video_v3.mp4 How Does Remote Work Impact Productivity? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss worker productivity on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-12-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 527 Chris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday Economicsremote workemployee productivityhybrid workproductivity toolswork life balanceSlackBarbara CorcoranCNBC https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442124/trumps-efficiency-commission-may-go-after-loan-given-to-illinois-ev-maker https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442124_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442124_video_v3.mp4 Trump’s efficiency commission may go after loan given to Illinois EV maker Separately, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, and Vivek Ramaswamy, the co-chair of the Department of Government Efficiency, discuss tax dollars the federal government spends. Credit: The Times and The Sunday Times | YouTube, The Aspen Institute | YouTube Featured as part of the following article: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_2b424100-b3f7-11ef-b3a2-2fc69dfd2227.html 2024-12-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 132 Mike JohnsonVivek RamaswamyRivianBiden administrationfederal spendinggovernment efficiencycongressional oversighttaxpayer money https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442125/gov-inslee-imposes-spending-freeze-to-deal-with-dollar10b-dollar12b-operating-budget-gap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442125_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442125_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Inslee Imposes Spending Freeze to Deal With $10B-$12B Operating Budget Gap (The Center Square) – Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee is calling for a freeze on hiring, services contracts, goods and equipment purchases, and travel to deal with a projected operating budget shortfall between $10 billion and $12 billion over the next four years. The shortfall exists despite the state's record $72 billion budget. “Effective December 2, 2024, for all agencies under my direction and control, I am directing a freeze on the following: (1) hiring not related to public safety or other non-discretionary activities as listed below, (2) execution of non-essential services contracts, (3) discretionary purchasing of goods and equipment, and (4) travel,” Inslee wrote in a directive to his executive and small cabinet agency directors. 2024-12-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1476 Jay InsleeSpending FreezeOperating Budget GapWashington StateBudget PoliticsState Budgetingbudget gapnatural gasbuilding codeSpokaneWashingtonSeattlecity councilLegislature previewClean Energy Washington https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442126/president-biden-under-fire-for-pardoning-hunter-biden https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442126_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442126_video_v3.mp4 President Biden Under Fire for Pardoning Hunter Biden (The Center Square) – President-elect Donald Trump responded to President Joe Biden’s expansive pardon of his son, Hunter, calling it a “miscarriage of justice.” Trump’s comments were echoed by a wave of criticism following the Sunday night pardon. The president and his White House press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, both previously said Biden would not pardon his son. “President Biden insisted many times he would never pardon his own son for his serious crimes,” House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said in a statement. “But last night he suddenly granted a ‘Full and Unconditional Pardon’ for any and all offenses that Hunter committed for more than a decade! 2024-12-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 438 Joe BidenHunter Bidenpresidential pardonDonald Trumptax evasiongun caseillegal guncrack cocainecenter squarepolitical momentumRepublican party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442127/illinois-no-cash-bail-debate-continues-in-springfield-and-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442127_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442127_video_v3.mp4 Illinois’ no cash bail debate continues in Springfield and Chicago Greg Bishop reviews separate comments Thursday from the family and supporters of Sonya Massey urging the Illinois court system to keep accused murder and former sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson behind bars pending trial, and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson responding to new pretrial detention policies announced by the new Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke. 2024-12-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 693 Illinois Safety ActIllinois Supreme CourtSonia MasseySean Graysonpretrial fairnesscriminal justiceIllinois legislaturepretrial detentionCook CountyEileen O'Neill Burkestate attorneyrecidivismBishop On Air https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442128/doge-eying-dollar66-billion-rivian-loan-among-efficiencies-to-save-tax-dollars https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442128_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442128_video_v3.mp4 DOGE eying $6.6 billion Rivian loan among efficiencies to save tax dollars With Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy talking with members of congress for their Department of Government Efficiency, Greg Bishop looks at recent comments about a $6.6 billion loan to Illinois-based Rivian to build a facility in Atlanta. 2024-12-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 484 RivianElon MuskVivek Ramaswamyfederal loansgovernment efficiencytaxpayer fundingfederal dollarsGreg BishopBidenTeslawaste fraud abusemeans testing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442129/madigan-trial-wraps-up-for-week-a-lot-more-mention-than-i-expected-about-governor-pritzker https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442129_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442129_video_v3.mp4 Madigan Trial Wraps up for Week: ‘A Lot More Mention Than I Expected About Governor Pritzker' Greg Bishop and The Center Square’s Jim Talamonti discuss the past week’s testimony in the corruption case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain 2024-12-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 620 Michael MadiganMichael McClainIllinois Housefederal courtJim TalamontiJB PritzkerIllinois politicsChicago trialcorruptionfederal caseDaniel SolisCenter SquareattorneyguiltyNancy Kimme https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442130/ils-gun-ban-a-district-court-declared-unconstitutional-remains-in-effect-pending-appeal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442130_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442130_video_v3.mp4 IL’s gun ban a district court declared unconstitutional remains in effect pending appeal Greg Bishop reviews the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ordering a continued hold of the district court’s ruling against Illinois’ gun and magazine ban. He also reviews the status of similar cases in the court system. 2024-12-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 807 IllinoisGun ControlMagazine BanAppeals Court7th CircuitGreg BishopDistrict CourtIllinois gun banIllinois State Rifle AssociationKwame RaoulGovernor PritzkerRobert BevisGun banLawsuitsTed Cruz https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442131/report-california-payroll-taxes-need-2117percent-hike-to-cover-insolvent-unemployment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442131_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442131_video_v3.mp4 Report: California Payroll Taxes Need 2117% Hike to Cover Insolvent Unemployment California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office now says unemployment insurance taxes on businesses must rise by 2117% nearly a year after declaring the state’s unemployment benefits program “structurally insolvent.” The LAO’s new report explains that the state’s unemployment fund runs a structural deficit of $2 billion per year, beyond the $20 billion debt and $1 billion in annual interest payments to the federal government to help cover $55 billion in fraudulent COVID lockdown-era benefits payments. These interest payments are paid by the state’s general fund, while the existence of unemployment benefits debt to the federal government triggers automatic tax increases of $21 per employee per year after two years of unpaid debt. 2024-12-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 387 Californiaunemployment insurancepayroll taxesinsolvent unemploymentCOVID lockdownsfederal loanbenefit claimsCalifornia payroll taxesCOVID policiesbenefit applicationsGavin NewsomBiden AdministrationEliana KnorrKennethJulie Su https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442132/trump-still-against-pittsburgh-based-us-steel-overseas-buyout https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442132_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442132_video_v3.mp4 Trump Still Against Pittsburgh Based U.S. Steel Overseas Buyout A controversial $14.9 billion overseas buyout of the iconic U.S. Steel company based in Pittsburgh still doesn’t have Donald Trump’s support. On Tuesday, the president-elect reaffirmed his vow to block the deal with Japanese-based Nippon Steel, upholding the same promise given by the Biden administration earlier this year. Instead, Trump says, stronger tariffs will save the company from shuttering its headquarters in the eponymous Steel City and moving further south. 2024-12-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 486 Donald TrumpJoe BidenUS SteelNippon SteelOverseas buyouteconomic policytariffsPennsylvaniaPittsburghBiden administrationjob creationPennsylvania politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442133/sonya-massey-family-urges-court-system-to-keep-accused-killer-jailed-pretrial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442133_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442133_video_v3.mp4 Sonya Massey family urges court system to keep accused killer jailed pretrial Thursday at the Illinois State Capitol, family and supporters of Sonya Massey rallied to bring attention to the pretrial detention status of Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy charged with murdering Massey in July. 2024-12-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 237 Sonya MasseySean GraysonIllinoisSangamon CountyIllinois State Capitolpretrial detentionfirst degree murdercourt systemTerressa HaleyJames WilburnCalvin ChristianSafety Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442134/madigan-and-mcclain-enter-federal-court-building-to-continue-corruption-trial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442134_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442134_video_v3.mp4 Madigan and McClain enter federal court building to continue corruption trial Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain enter the federal court building in Chicago Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, to continue their corruption trial. 2024-12-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Michael MadiganMichael McClainCorruption TrialFederal CourtIllinoisChicagoCourtPolitical corruption https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442135/chicago-red-founder-tells-mayor-to-get-out-of-the-way-theyre-calling-ice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442135_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442135_video_v3.mp4 Chicago Red founder tells mayor to get out of the way, they're calling ICE Greg Bishop shares a conversation with P Rae Eastly about the ongoing conflict between Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and President-elect Donald Trump over the migrant crisis. 2024-12-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 788 Brandon JohnsonP Rae EastlyMigrant crisisChicago RedChicagoIllinoisEric AdamsNew York CityImmigration PoliciesIllinois PoliticsThe Center SquareGreg AbbottNYC BudgetChicago budgetGovernment budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442136/madigans-former-chief-of-staff-testifies-in-corruption-trial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442136_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442136_video_v3.mp4 Madigan's former chief of staff testifies in corruption trial Greg Bishop reviews the latest in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_85bf34ba-b28c-11ef-aca3-eb1762df4e38.html 2024-12-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 539 Michael MadiganMichael McClaincorruption trialJessica BashamIllinois House SpeakerMadigan Corruption Casetelephone conversationIllinois politicsgaming billBob RitaAndrew Madigan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442137/nyc-chicago-mayors-different-approaches-to-trump-deportation-plans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442137_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442137_video_v3.mp4 NYC, Chicago mayors’ different approaches to Trump deportation plans Separately discussing the incoming Trump administration’s deportation policies, New York Mayor Eric Adams, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago resident and founder of Chicago Red P Rae Eastly share their thoughts. 2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 273 Eric AdamsBrandon JohnsonDonald TrumpDeportationImmigration PolicyNYCChicagoAsylum Seekers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442138/why-did-new-residential-home-sales-plummet https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442138_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442138_video_v3.mp4 Why Did New Residential Home Sales Plummet? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the decline in new home sales on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 463 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyresidential salesOctober 2024hurricane impacthousing marketmortgage ratesreal estateUS housing marketCaliforniaLos Angelesmedian incomestock market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442139/madigan-and-mcclain-corruption-trial-continues-in-chicago-wednesday https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442139_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442139_video_v3.mp4 Madigan and McClain corruption trial continues in Chicago Wednesday Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain separately enter the federal court building in Chicago facing corruption charges, Dec. 4, 2024. 2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Michael MadiganMichael McClainCorruption TrialFederal CourtChicagoIllinoisCriminal Justice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442140/chicago-new-york-taking-different-approaches-with-incoming-trump-admin-on-deportations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442140_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442140_video_v3.mp4 Chicago, New York taking different approaches with incoming Trump admin on deportations Greg Bishop reviews more of the debate around the budget for the city of Chicago, the mayor's stance on being firm against the Trump administration on deportations and the contrast between Chicago and New York on the issue. 2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 730 ChicagoNew YorkDonald TrumpDeportationsImmigrationSanctuary cityBrandon JohnsonEric AdamsMigrant taxChicago city councilMayor Brandon JohnsonImmigration policyProperty taxICEChicagoans https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442141/illinois-continues-arguing-for-stay-of-district-judges-gun-ban-injunction https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442141_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442141_video_v3.mp4 Illinois continues arguing for stay of district judge's gun ban injunction Greg Bishop reviews the latest filing made Tuesday evening by the state of Illinois in the case challenging Illinois' gun and magazine ban. Read the filing here: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pdf_7830ef88-b24f-11ef-ad2a-0b8c03f9a0be.html 2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 670 Illinois gun banStephen McGlynnClarence ThomasUS Supreme CourtIllinois state lawSecond AmendmentFirearm lawsuitsstay motionassault weaponsfirearmslarge capacity magazinesinjunctionIllinoisGreg BishopCourt of Appeals https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442142/judge-dismisses-lawsuit-alleging-antisemitism-in-la-ethnic-studies-course https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442142_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442142_video_v3.mp4 Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Alleging Antisemitism in LA Ethnic Studies Course A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by a group of Jewish parents and teachers claiming that an ethnic studies course taught in Los Angeles Unified School District classrooms was antisemitic because of its position on the state of Israel. Judge Fernando M. Olguin dismissed the case Saturday. He said the organization Concerned Jewish Parents and Teachers of Los Angeles did not have sufficient standing against the Unified Teachers of Los Angeles, the school district, a teacher who was sued and the Liberated Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Consortium, which created the curriculum. 2024-12-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 470 Los AngelesLawsuit dismissalAntisemitism AllegationEthnic StudiesLA Unified School DistrictZionistsLA Ethnic Studieseducation policycourt decision https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442143/is-a-fed-rate-cut-still-in-the-cards-for-december https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442143_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442143_video_v3.mp4 Is a Fed Rate Cut Still in the Cards for December? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-12-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 439 Federal Reserverate cutsjob marketconsumer confidenceconstruction spendingOrphe DivounguyChris Krugjob openingslabor marketunemploymenthurricane Helene https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442144/us-rep-deluzio-says-its-time-to-go-to-the-mat-for-struggling-american-consumers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442144_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442144_video_v3.mp4 U.S. Rep. Deluzio Says Its Time to ‘Go to the Mat’ for Struggling American Consumers U.S. Representative Chris Deluzio of Pennsylvania talks about fighting for American consumers struggling with oppressive economic forces that he says are caused by corporate power undermining competition and the capitalist system. 2024-12-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 97 Chris DeluzioU.S. RepresentativeAmerican consumerscorporate powereconomic forcesAmerican capitalismABC NewsWashington PostAmerican Dreamjunk feescompetition https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442145/us-rep-deluzio-discusses-how-hidden-fees-hurt-small-businesses-and-consumers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442145_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442145_video_v3.mp4 U.S. Rep. Deluzio Discusses How Hidden Fees Hurt Small Businesses and Consumers U.S. Representative Chris Deluzio of Pennsylvania talks about hidden fees that he says hurt small businesses and consumers, pricing them out of the economy. 2024-12-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 91 Chris Deluziohidden feesjunk feessmall businessconsumer protectionticketmasterlivenationmonopoly power https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442146/us-rep-deluzio-criticizes-norfolk-southern-for-prioritizing-profits-over-safety https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442146_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442146_video_v3.mp4 U.S. Rep. Deluzio Criticizes Norfolk Southern for Prioritizing Profits Over Safety U.S. Representative Chris Deluzio of Pennsylvania criticizes Norfolk Southern for their decisions, which he attributes to prioritization of profits over safety, when a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border in February. 2024-12-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 133 Chris DeluzioNorfolk Southerntrain derailmentEast Palestine Ohiotoxic chemicalsvinyl chlorideenvironmental safetyrailroad safetytransportation safety board https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442147/normal-illinois-election-sees-more-early-in-person-voters-than-mail-in https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442147_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442147_video_v3.mp4 ‘Normal’ Illinois election sees more early in-person voters than mail-in Greg Bishop shares a conversation with Illinois State Board of Election spokesman Matt Dietrich about the official election results being proclaimed Monday and some of the top level observations on turnout and how people voted. 2024-12-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 535 Election TurnoutIllinois ElectionsMatt DietrichElection StatisticsIllinois Vote2024 ElectionIllinois State Board of ElectionsThe Center SquareElection resultsIllinoisEarly voting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442148/chicago-residents-give-city-leaders-earful-over-budget-migrant-spending https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442148_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442148_video_v3.mp4 Chicago residents give city leaders earful over budget, migrant spending Greg Bishop reviews some of the public comments made during Monday’s Chicago City Council meeting and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson discussing the need for “progressive revenue.” 2024-12-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 786 ChicagoCity CouncilPublic CommentsBudget DeficitTaxpayer FundingMigrantsMayor Brandon JohnsonChicago public commentsBrandon Johnsonbudget hearingproperty tax increasemigrant fundingpolitical debateCity BudgetTax Dollars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442149/status-of-illinois-gun-ban-injunction-unclear-as-appeals-court-reviews-filings https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442149_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442149_video_v3.mp4 Status of Illinois' gun ban injunction unclear as appeals court reviews filings Greg Bishop reviews the latest filings in the challenge to Illinois’ gun and magazine ban with the appeals court getting separate filings from the state and plaintiffs on whether to remand the case for more clear judgement from the district court, or whether there should be a continued holding at bay the district court’s injunction against the law. Read the latest filings from the state: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pPbprnfvGvQ4g9cGR60uzCbmN10wMojr/view?usp=sharing Read the latest filings from the plaintiffs: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GHMZmzRS5Xig_hxE9uu-0VMPMYsbiDtH/view?usp=sharing 2024-12-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 945 Illinois gun bangun banmagazine banlawsuitUS Supreme CourtSecond Amendmentcourt caseinjunctionlegal argumentsSupreme CourtIllinois lawGreg BishopIllinois in FocusJB PritzkerKwame Raoul https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442150/cooperating-witness-continues-cross-examination-in-corruption-trial-of-former-il-house-speaker https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442150_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442150_video_v3.mp4 Cooperating witness continues cross examination in corruption trial of former IL House Speaker Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and government cooperating witness and former Chicago Alderman Daniel Solis enter the federal court building in Chicago Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, to continue the corruption trial against Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain. 2024-12-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Michael MadiganDaniel SolisMichael McClaincorruption trialIllinois House SpeakerChicago Aldermanfederal courtgovernment witness https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442151/nuisance-or-lifeline-texas-attorney-general-sues-homeless-shelter-near-school https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442151_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442151_video_v3.mp4 Nuisance or Lifeline? Texas Attorney General Sues Homeless Shelter Near School A lawsuit by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton lawsuit against the Austin-based Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center may spell trouble for its regulars and relief for those living and going to school nearby this holiday season. Paxton asked the court Tuesday to prevent Sunrise, the self-proclaimed “highest-volume provider of homeless services in Travis County,” from operating within 1,000 feet of a school or playground. The homeless assistance outreach, which is a ministry out of a church, is currently within 200 feet of Joslin Elementary School, according to the court document. Paxton alleges that its operation has created a public nuisance for students and surrounding residents and violates Texas law. 2024-12-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 433 Ken PaxtonTexas Attorney GeneralSunrise Homeless Navigation CenterlawsuitAustinJolsson Elementary Schoolhomeless shelter lawsuitreligious freedomFirst AmendmentSunrise Community Churchlegal showdowncriminal activity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442152/chicago-residents-blast-mayors-stance-on-migrants-more-city-spending https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442152_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442152_video_v3.mp4 Chicago residents blast mayor’s stance on migrants, more city spending Separately Monday, residents speak during a Chicago City Council budget hearing. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson holds a news conference. 2024-12-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 206 ChicagoBrandon JohnsonChicago budgetMigrant crisisCity spendingIllegal immigrationTax burdenChicago City CouncilProtestingMunicipal Budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442153/chicago-residents-demand-trump-make-example-of-sanctuary-city-mayor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442153_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442153_video_v3.mp4 Chicago residents demand Trump make example of sanctuary city mayor At the beginning of Monday’s Chicago City Council meeting, residents addressed Mayor Brandon Johnson about the city’s spending on non-citizen migrants, tax increase proposals and more. 2024-12-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 487 ChicagoBrandon JohnsonMayor Brandon JohnsonChicago City Councilmigrant crisistax increasecity budgetillegal immigrationDonald TrumpPublic Commentspublic commentsProperty taxesTom Homanoperation greylordprison sentence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442154/washington-state-removing-1200-creosote-pilings-from-toxic-remnants-of-dickman-mill-site https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442154_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442154_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Removing 1,200 Creosote Pilings From Toxic Remnants of Dickman Mill Site Washington Commissioner of Public Lands Hillary Franz discusses the state's efforts to remove remnants of burned mill. 2024-12-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 72 Hillary FranzPublic LandsWashington StateDickman Mill SiteCreosote pilingsEnvironmental remediationToxic wasteSalmonEelgrassCommencement Bay https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442155/gov-inslee-proposed-new-juvenile-facility-to-address-overcrowding-issue https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442155_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442155_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Inslee Proposed New Juvenile Facility to Address Overcrowding Issue Washington Governor Jay Inslee discusses increase in juvenile crime rates and need for more capacity in juvenile rehabilitation system. 2024-12-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 72 Jay Insleejuvenile crime ratesjuvenile rehabilitation systemjuvenile facilityGreen Hilljuvenile arrestsWashington state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442156/what-are-the-unintended-consequences-of-trust-busting-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442156_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442156_video_v3.mp4 What Are the Unintended Consequences of 'Trust Busting' Policies? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss Spirit Airlines' blocked mergers and recent bankruptcy announcement on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-12-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 928 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguySpirit Airlinesairline mergerFrontier airlinesairline mergersJetBlueFrontierair travelaviation industryAmerican AirlinesDelta Airlinesairline industryairport taxes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442157/undercover-video-catches-madigan-mcclain-talking-favors-and-surrogates https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442157_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442157_video_v3.mp4 Undercover video catches Madigan, McClain talking favors and ‘surrogates’ Greg Bishop reviews recently released undercover video in the corruption case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain. Former Chicago Alderman and government cooperating witness Daniel Solis is testifying in the trial. 2024-12-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 947 Michael MadiganMichael McClaincorruption trialDaniel Solispolitical corruptionwiretapChicago Aldermanwhite collar crimeSolisMadiganJ. B. Pritzkergovernment officialscorruptionThe Center SquareJim Talimonte https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442158/plaintiffs-argue-in-appeals-court-to-let-injunction-against-illinois-gun-ban-take-effect https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442158_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442158_video_v3.mp4 Plaintiffs argue in appeals court to let injunction against Illinois’ gun ban take effect Greg Bishop reviews the latest filings from plaintiffs and the state of Illinois in the challenge to the state’s gun and magazine ban. Read the state’s filing here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UMmDoDNje6J7MRP5-1VWcqbfiMu8xI7S/view?usp=sharing Read the plaintiffs response here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nggbFX2SfA6y9DGptfq7uAx0EYdMbMSK/view?usp=sharing 2024-12-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1004 Illinoisgun banmagazine banSecond Amendmentlegal challengefederal courtmotion for stayAssault Weapons Banfirearm regulationDistrict CourtKwame RaoulPICA bansself-defenseIllinois citizensUS Supreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442159/illinois-political-leaders-take-different-lessons-from-election-results https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442159_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442159_video_v3.mp4 Illinois’ political leaders take different lessons from election results Greg Bishop reviews recent comments from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state Rep. Ryan Spain and House Minority Leader Tony McCombie about the preliminary election results. Official results were released Monday morning. 2024-12-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 568 2024 electionIllinoisJ.B. PritzkerRyan SpainTony McCombiepolitical studiesredistrictingIllinois State Board of Electionsvoter turnoutstate houseIllinois congressional mapsgerrymanderingGreg Bishop2020 census https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442160/madigan-mcclain-corruption-trial-resumes-monday-with-solis-testimony https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442160_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442160_video_v3.mp4 Madigan, McClain corruption trial resumes Monday with Solis testimony Separately Monday, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, Madigan codefendant Michael McClain and former Chicago Alderman and cooperating federal witness Daniel Solis enter the federal court building in Chicago Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. 2024-12-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Michael MadiganMichael McClainDaniel SolisCorruption TrialFederal CourtIllinois HouseChicago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442161/homan-deportation-plan-prioritizes-national-security-trump-education-pick-will-spearhead-change https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442161_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442161_video_v3.mp4 Homan: Deportation Plan Prioritizes National Security, Trump: Education Pick Will ‘Spearhead’ Change President-elect Donald Trump’s new border czar Tom Homan is putting together an extensive deportation plan for when he hits the ground running after they are both sworn into office in January. Washington state’s trucking industry is urging Gov. Jay Inslee to reconsider a first-of-the-year commitment to align with California’s Advanced Clean Trucks regulation, which requires a certain percentage of so-called "zero emissions" trucks to be sold in the state. At the eleventh hour, Gov. Josh Shapiro said he found extra money for the state’s largest mass transit system in Philadelphia and its suburbs. And more... 2024-11-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442162/weekend-edition-or-madigan-talks-development-law-business-on-secret-recordings https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442162_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442162_video_v3.mp4 Weekend Edition | Madigan Talks Development, Law Business on Secret Recordings At the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, former Chicago Alderman Daniel Solis has testified that he was able to steer real estate tax business to Madigan’s private law firm. Prosecutor Diane MacArthur played a recording of Madigan calling Solis to ask about a development called Peoria Park in Chicago’s West Loop. Solis testified that he knew Madigan was interested in an introduction with the developers to get business for his private firm, Madigan and Getzendanner. 2024-11-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Michael MadiganDaniel Soliscorruption trialChicago politicsquid pro quoIllinois PoliticscorruptionIllinoisComEdfederal investigatorsbribeDemocrat PartyRepublican PartyState financeseconomic situation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442163/madigan-i-want-to-let-pritzker-know-whats-coming-with-boards-and-commissions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442163_video_v3.mp4 Madigan: ‘I want to let Pritzker know what’s coming’ with boards and commissions In undercover video from Nov. 23, 2018, prosecutors showed jurors Wednesday in federal court, then-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and then-Chicago Alderman Daniel Solis discuss the 2018 election, development projects and appointments to high paying state boards and commissions. Madigan faces 23 counts of corruption alongside codefendant Michael McClain. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/ 2024-11-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 267 Michael MadiganDaniel SolisJ.B. PritzkerIllinoisChicagogovernmentCorruptionIllinois politicsState BoardsState CommissionselectionDevelopment projects https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442164/madigan-when-i-sit-down-with-pritzker-gonna-tell-him-this-is-what-we-wanna-do https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442164_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442164_video_v3.mp4 Madigan: ‘When I sit down with Pritzker, gonna tell him this is what we wanna do’ In a video from Oct 2018, then-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan tells then-Chicago Alderman Daniel Solis about how he'll get Solis appointed to a high paying state board position. Madigan faces corruption charges in federal court. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/ 2024-11-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 219 Michael MadiganDaniel SolisJ.B. Pritzkercorruption chargespolitical corruptionChinatown parkingIllinois Politicsstate board https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442165/newsom-wants-ca-consumers-to-pay-to-replace-dollar7500-federal-ev-credit-tesla-excluded https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442165_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442165_video_v3.mp4 Newsom Wants CA Consumers to Pay to Replace $7,500 Federal EV Credit, Tesla Excluded California Gov. Gavin Newsom said if President-elect Donald Trump ends the $7,500 electric vehicle rebate program, he’ll get Californians to pay for new credits. However, the credits would not include Tesla, which is the most popular EV company and the only EV manufacturer in the state. This comes weeks after Newsom and his administration passed new refinery and carbon credit regulations that will add up to $1.15 per gallon of gasoline and require Californians with gasoline-powered cars to earn up to another $1,000 per year in pretax income to afford. 2024-11-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 378 Gavin NewsomDonald TrumpEV creditelectric vehiclesTeslagas pricesCaliforniacarbon creditsInflation Reduction ActElon MuskCap and Tradegas carsEV charging creditsdiesel trucksRo Khanna https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442166/pennsylvania-mass-transits-mass-state-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442166_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442166_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Mass Transit’s Mass State Funding State government covers more than half of operational costs for mass transit systems in Pennsylvania’s largest cities. Notably, it’s not rider fares or contributions from local taxing authorities. In 2022, the latter represented just 7.5% of funding for both SEPTA in the Philadelphia region and the Pittsburgh Transit Authority, which operates 300 miles to the west in Allegheny County. This stands in stark contrast to systems in Boston, Chicago and New York City, where state governments pay between 9% and 30%. The data, compiled by the Commonwealth Foundation, a conservative think tank based in Harrisburg, raises questions about the amount Pennsylvania spends to prop up its own mass transit systems. 2024-11-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 547 Pennsylvania in FocusEliana KnoetelKristen Smithmass transitSEPTAmass transit fundingPennsylvania mass transitPennsylvaniastate fundingpublic education spendingThe Commonwealth FoundationJosh Shapiro https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442167/madigan-to-solis-one-thing-you-can-do-for-son-andrew https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442167_video_v3.mp4 Madigan to Solis: ‘One thing you can do’ for son Andrew In video prosecutors played in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, cooperating witness, former Chicago Alderman Daniel Soils and Madigan discuss high paying appointments to state boards and something solis can do for Madigan's son Andrew. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/ 2024-11-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 490 Michael MadiganDaniel Soliscorruptionstate boardsAndrewgovernmentWard OneSaint IgnatiusTaylor StreetPilsenLand Development https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442168/former-il-speaker-does-surrogates-corruption-codefendant-says-in-undercover-video https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442168_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442168_video_v3.mp4 Former IL Speaker ‘does surrogates,’ corruption codefendant says in undercover video In undercover video former Chicago Alderman Daniel Solis captured for federal investigators on Dec. 18, 2017, Solis meets with Michael McClain, codefendant in the corruption case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/ 2024-11-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 469 Michael McClainMichael MadiganDaniel Solispolitical corruptionIllinois politicsIllinoissurrogatespolitical strategyelected officialswhite collar crimeJ.B. PritzkerBruce RaunerChinatown businessmanIllinois Department of Transportationpolitical relationship https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442169/corruption-trial-undercover-video-mcclain-solis-and-others-meet-nov-14-2017 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442169_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442169_video_v3.mp4 Corruption trial undercover video: McClain, Solis and others meet Nov. 14, 2017 Moments from undercover video released during the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain. Former Chicago Alderman Daniel Solis captured the video for investigators and testified during the trial. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/ 2024-11-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 431 Madigan corruption trialMcClain corruption trialPolitical corruptionMichael MadiganDaniel SolisMcClain Corruption TrialLobbyingState Representativeaccountabilitygovernment officeproperty salesNancy Kimme https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442170/trumps-gain-in-illinois-a-rejection-of-democrat-status-quo-republican-says https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442170_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442170_video_v3.mp4 Trump’s gain in Illinois a rejection of Democrat status quo, Republican says Separately, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state Rep. Ryan Spain, R-Peoria, give their interpretations of the unofficial election results. Official results are set to be released by the Illinois State Board of Elections Monday. 2024-11-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 153 IllinoisElectionsJ.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpRyan SpainDemocratRepublican PartyGerrymanderingGeneral AssemblyCounty Board https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442171/corruption-trial-of-madigan-mcclain-continues-before-thanksgiving-break https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442171_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442171_video_v3.mp4 Corruption trial of Madigan, McClain continues before Thanksgiving break Separately, former state Rep. Michael McClain and former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan enter the federal court building in Chicago Wed. Nov. 27, 2024. 2024-11-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Michael MadiganMichael McClainCorruption TrialFederal CourtChicagoIllinois HouseState Rep https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442172/the-driver-behind-washington-states-budget-shortfall https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442172_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442172_video_v3.mp4 The Driver Behind Washington State’s Budget Shortfall Earlier this month, state officials reported that the operating budget faces a $10-12 billion deficit over the next four years. Unlike during the Great Recession, the budget deficit isn’t due to a decline in revenue, as many of the state’s tax collections are at record levels while other new taxes have been imposed. Although the state Economic and Revenue Forecast Council recently lowered expected revenue for the current and next biennium by $270 million, the state Department of Revenue reports that all state taxes generated $35.4 billion for the fiscal year 2023, a 5.8% increase from the 2022 fiscal year. In that timeframe, the state sales tax revenue increased by 6.2%, while revenue from that has doubled since 2014, from $8 billion to almost $16 billion. 2024-11-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1559 Washington Statebudget shortfallbudget deficittax increasesrevenue forecastsproperty taxCOVID-19state legislaturestate revenuerevenue streamsEconomic Revenue Forecast CouncilAssociation of Washington CitiesGas pricesTrucking industryspending restraint https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442173/trump-says-education-secretary-pick-linda-mcmahon-will-spearhead-changes-to-agency https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442173_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442173_video_v3.mp4 Trump Says Education Secretary Pick Linda McMahon Will ‘Spearhead’ Changes to Agency President-elect Donald Trump announced that former wrestling CEO and administrator of the Small Business Administration Linda McMahon will be his secretary of Education. On Truth Social Tuesday evening, Trump posted a statement announcing McMahon would lead the agency and alluded to his campaign promise to dissolve the Department of Education. "We will send education back to the states, and Linda will spearhead that effort," Trump said in the statement. Trump has used the phrase to describe the effects of eliminating the Department of Education in the nation's capital and putting states back in charge of education systems. 2024-11-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 451 Donald TrumpLinda McMahonSecretary of EducationDepartment of EducationEducation PolicyState EducationSchool ChoiceCampaign PromisesEducation in FocusEliana KanodelBrandon Clary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442174/homan-deportation-plan-to-prioritize-national-security-threats-violent-criminals https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442174_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442174_video_v3.mp4 Homan: Deportation Plan to Prioritize National Security Threats, Violent Criminals President-elect Donald Trump’s new border czar Tom Homan is putting together an extensive deportation plan for when he hits the ground running after they are both sworn into office in January. Homan spoke to The Center Square about his priorities, illustrating a marked difference from President Joe Biden’s border czar, Vice President Kamala Harris, who repeatedly said the border was secure and she didn’t need to go to there. Under the Biden-Harris administration, the greatest number of illegal border crossers, roughly 14 million, were reported in U.S. history, The Center Square reported. 2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 485 Donald TrumpimmigrationTom Homanborder controldeportation plannational securityCenter SquareBorder CrisisTrade TariffsElection Interference https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442175/republican-legislators-continue-concerns-about-drugs-in-illinois-prisons https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442175_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442175_video_v3.mp4 Republican legislators continue concerns about drugs in Illinois prisons Separately, state Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, and state Sen. Terri Bryant, R-Murphysboro, and recently retired IDOC Major Marvin Bochantin discuss the issue of mail laced with drugs getting into Illinois prisons. 2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 233 Adam NiemergTerri BryantMarvin BochantinIllinoisIllinois Department of CorrectionsDrug-laced mailPrisonPublic SafetyDrug overdoseGovernmentResigning https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442176/what-is-the-cost-of-thanksgiving-dinner https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442176_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442176_video_v3.mp4 What Is the Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the cost of Thanksgiving dinner relative to past years on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 611 Thanksgiving DinnerFood PricesInflationChris KrugOrphe DivounguyeconomicsConsumer Price IndexAmerican Farm BureauwagesLabor StatisticsRetail Salespodcastglobal marketsUSDA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442177/washington-state-house-committee-hears-about-improving-crime-victims-rights https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442177_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442177_video_v3.mp4 Washington State House Committee Hears About Improving Crime Victims’ Rights Renee Williams, CEO of National Center for Victims of Crime, discusses improving victims' rights 2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Renee WilliamsNational Center for Victims of Crimecrime victims' rightslegal aidWashington State House Committeeprosecutorslegal services https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442178/washington-state-lawmakers-face-declining-tax-receipts-looming-deficits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442178_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442178_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Lawmakers Face Declining Tax Receipts, Looming Deficits Dave Reich, executive director of the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council, discusses state economic trends and concerns 2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 103 Washington Statetax revenueeconomic forecastDave Reicheconomic trendsjob growthconsumer spendinginterest ratesBoeing striketariffs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442179/small-business-saturday-keeps-dollars-closer-to-the-community https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442179_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442179_video_v3.mp4 Small Business Saturday keeps dollars closer to the community Greg Bishop shares a conversation with Noah Finley, Illinois state director for the National Federation of Independent Businesses, about the importance of Small Business Saturday for the holiday shopping season. 2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 375 Small Business SaturdayNational FederationIndependent BusinessNoah Finleylocal communitytax dollarsGovernment RegulationsSmall BusinessNFIBIllinoisGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442180/prosecution-continues-corruption-case-against-former-illinois-house-speaker https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442180_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442180_video_v3.mp4 Prosecution continues corruption case against former Illinois House Speaker Separately Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, former state Rep. Michael McClain and former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan enter the federal court building in Chicago for their corruption trial. 2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Michael MadiganMichael McClainCorruption TrialIllinoisFederal CourtChicagoProsecution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442181/fight-over-federal-funds-has-illinois-republicans-hopeful-for-change https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442181_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442181_video_v3.mp4 Fight over federal funds has Illinois Republicans hopeful for change Greg Bishop reviews recent comments from venture capitalist Peter Thiel, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state Rep. Blain Wilhour, R-Beecher City, about the expected fight with the incoming Trump administration over federal funds for Democratic-run states. 2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 609 IllinoisDonald TrumpPeter ThielFederal FundingIllinois politicsJB PritzkerState DebtIllinois FinancesEconomic PolicyGreg BishopPolicy MakingElection OutcomeCenter SquareNewsBroadcast https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442182/alabama-other-states-say-court-must-block-department-of-educations-title-ix-rule https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442182_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442182_video_v3.mp4 Alabama, Other States Say Court Must Block Department of Education’s Title IX Rule States and private organizations argued this month that the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals should overturn a district court decision allowing the Biden administration to implement its expanded Title IX rules ahead of oral arguments next month. The Department of Education previously argued that the appellate court should side with a district court’s ruling to allow the rule to go into effect while litigation continues. The argument is the latest legal salvo by states against the federal government over the changes to include gender identity under the law prohibiting sex discrimination at the nation’s educational institutions. 2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 379 Title IX rulegender identity11th Circuit CourtAlabamaFloridaGeorgiaSouth CarolinaJoe Biden AdministrationTitle IXstudent discriminationcourt documentslegal systemsEducation in Focusgender expansive https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442183/undercover-video-shows-madigan-and-prosecution-witness-discussing-quid-pro-quo https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442183_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442183_video_v3.mp4 Undercover video shows Madigan and prosecution witness discussing 'quid pro quo' Greg Bishop reviews some of the latest undercover video and phone wiretap conversations federal prosecutors revealed in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. 2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 735 Michael Madigancorruption trialquid pro quoGreg BishopDaniel SolisComEd Four trialbriberypolitical corruptionIllinois HouseChicago Chinatownreal estateproperty taxesChinese nationalszoning decisiongovernment accountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442184/in-call-and-video-prosecution-witness-and-madigan-discuss-quid-pro-quo https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442184_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442184_video_v3.mp4 In call and video, prosecution witness and Madigan discuss 'quid pro quo' A phone call from June 23, 2017, and an in-person meeting on July 18, 2017, involving former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and former Chicago Alderman Daniel Solis presented by prosecutors during Madigan's corruption trial. 2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 223 Michael MadiganDaniel SolisIllinois Housecorruption trialquid pro quobriberyracketeeringofficial misconduct https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442185/prosecution-video-from-2014-shows-madigan-discussing-real-estate-deals-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442185_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442185_video_v3.mp4 Prosecution video from 2014 shows Madigan discussing real estate deals in Chicago Revealed in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, prosecutors show an in-person meeting between Madigan, Bud Getzendanner, See Wong, Kin Chong, Daniel Solis, and Man Men Lee, DATE: August 18, 2014 2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 282 Michael MadiganBud GetzendannerSee WongDaniel SolisIllinoisCorruption TrialReal EstateReal Estate Taxeshotel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442186/penndot-secretary-supporting-septa-as-important-as-roads-and-bridges-statewide https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442186_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442186_video_v3.mp4 PennDOT Secretary: Supporting SEPTA as Important as Roads and Bridges Statewide PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll says SEPTA support is as important as funding for roads and bridges statewide 2024-11-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Mike CarrollPennDOTSEPTAPennsylvaniaPublic TransportationTransportation FundingJosh Shapiro https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442187/gov-josh-shapiro-explains-what-speeding-up-permit-approvals-means-for-businesses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442187_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442187_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Josh Shapiro Explains What Speeding Up Permit Approvals Means for Businesses Governor Josh Shapiro discusses the impact of speeding up permit approvals on businesses and workers in Pennsylvania 2024-11-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 Josh ShapiroPennsylvaniaPermit ApprovalsBusinessConstruction WorkersRyan BoyerPhiladelphia building tradesoccupational license https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442188/some-see-fight-for-future-federal-funds-spurring-change-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442188_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442188_video_v3.mp4 Some see fight for future federal funds spurring change in Illinois Separately, venture capitalist Peter Thiel speaks to The Free Press (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwJV_NuN43Y), Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker during a news conference Nov. 7, and state Rep. Blaine Wilhour, R-Beecher City, on Thursday. 2024-11-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 181 Peter ThielDonald TrumpFederal FundsJ.B. PritzkerBlaine WilhourIllinoisState BankruptcyGovernment SpendingBudgetPolitical News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442189/count-your-blessings-the-us-economy-outperforms https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442189_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442189_video_v3.mp4 Count Your Blessings – The U.S Economy Outperforms Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-11-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 570 Chris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday EconomicsEconomic calendarInflation dataCore PCEConsumer spendingBureau of Economic AnalysisEconomic ReportNon-durable goodsPrescription medicationMotor vehiclesTen-year yieldReflationNew home sales https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442190/judicial-watch-takes-challenge-of-il-counting-ballots-14-days-after-election-to-scotus https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442190_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442190_video_v3.mp4 Judicial Watch takes challenge of IL counting ballots 14 days after election to SCOTUS Greg Bishop looks at the status of a challenge to Illinois' law allowing ballots to be counted up to 14 days after an election. 2024-11-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 355 Judicial WatchIllinois lawUS Supreme Courtmail-in ballotelection dayvoter fraudearly votingGreg Bishopfederal electionsTom Fitton https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442191/scotus-quiet-on-gun-ban-challenge-as-illinois-law-expected-in-appeals-court https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442191_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442191_video_v3.mp4 SCOTUS quiet on gun ban challenge as Illinois' law expected in appeals court Greg Bishop looks at the latest status as of Monday morning in legal challenges against gun bans in various states. 2024-11-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 482 Greg BishopIllinoisGun controlSecond amendmentAppeals courtStephen McGlynnLangley PlaintiffBarnett PlaintiffSemi-automatic firearmsAppellate CourtIllinois lawSupreme CourtGun ban litigationMaryland law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442192/fitch-pegs-illinois-unfunded-pension-liability-second-worst-in-nation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442192_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442192_video_v3.mp4 Fitch pegs Illinois' unfunded pension liability second worst in nation Greg Bishop reviews some of a recent report from Fitch Ratings about states' pension liabilities compared to personal income and Illinois has the second worst. He gets reaction from state Rep. Blaine Wilhour and state Sen. Robert Martwick. 2024-11-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1165 Illinois pensionsFitch RatingsUnfunded liabilitiesPension LiabilitiesIllinois governmentTaxpayer burdenBlaine WilhourRobert MartwickIllinoisPension SystemState governmentIllinois pension debtFitch reportpersonal incomefinance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442193/former-chicago-alderman-continues-testimony-in-madigan-corruption-trial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442193_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442193_video_v3.mp4 Former Chicago alderman continues testimony in Madigan corruption trial Separately Monday, former Chicago Alderman Daniel Solis, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and Madigan codefendant Michael McClain enter the federal court building in Chicago Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. 2024-11-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Michael MadiganDaniel SolisMichael McClainCorruption TrialFederal CourtChicagoIllinoisAldermanHouse Speaker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442194/fema-has-spent-at-least-dollar159-million-on-migrant-services-in-california-since-2023 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442194_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442194_video_v3.mp4 FEMA Has Spent at Least $159 Million on Migrant Services in California Since 2023 The federal government has allocated $159 million in FEMA funding to “provide humanitarian services to noncitizen migrants” in California since 2023, according to federal grants reviewed by The Center Square. California has been a sanctuary state since 2017, and recently enacted a new law allowing individuals convicted of crimes that could impact immigration proceedings to petition for resentencing. The state has an estimated 1.9 million illegal immigrants, according to Pew. Given president-elect Donald Trump’s opposition to funding services for undocumented immigrants, and California’s limited fiscal capacity, it’s unclear if these programs will persist. 2024-11-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 468 FEMACaliforniamigrant servicesfederal fundingundocumented migrantsillegal immigrationCenter Square2023fiscal issuesSan DiegoLos Angeleshousing priceslabor costsKenneth SchruppCole Lautenbach https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442195/dei-gone-gop-lawmakers-prep-to-clean-house-in-federal-government https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442195_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442195_video_v3.mp4 DEI Gone?: GOP Lawmakers Prep to Clean House in Federal Government President-elect Donald Trump’s win and his subsequent creation of a Department of Government Efficiency have galvanized lawmakers to pave the way for legislation to clean out diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, staff and programs that have ballooned under the Biden-Harris administration. The Center Square was given advance copy of two bills filed Thursday by U.S. Rep. Bob Good, R-La., to end DEI practices at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The first bill, the Flexibility in Housing Act of 2024, would block a Biden-Harris administration rule at HUD. That rule is about to be finalized and would require HUD grant recipients to implement “equity-driven housing plans.” 2024-11-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 390 DEI spendingDiversity Equity InclusionFederal governmentDonald TrumpCongressTrump supportersAmerica in FocusBob GoodHousing and Urban DevelopmentHUD https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442196/california-says-no-capacity-for-new-spending-annual-deficits-rising-to-dollar30b https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442196_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442196_video_v3.mp4 California Says ‘No Capacity’ for New Spending, Annual Deficits Rising to $30B California’s nonpartisan state analysis agency warned the state has “no capacity for new commitments,” and faces annual deficits of $20 billion or more starting in 2026 as spending growth outpaces weak sales tax revenue. For the 2025-2026 fiscal year, the Legislative Analyst’s Office said the state faces a $2 billion shortfall — assuming the Trump administration does not withhold any federal funding in response to California’s sanctuary state policies regarding undocumented immigrants. About half the $161 billion budget for Medi-Cal, the state’s taxpayer-funded healthcare system that covers one-third of Californians, comes from the federal government. This spending includes about $5 billion for covering undocumented immigrants, according to the California Department of Health and Human Services. 2024-11-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 503 California budgetCalifornia economyCalifornia financeCole LauterbachKenneth ScharpMedic CalTax rateIncome taxUnemployment insuranceNvidiaStock Market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442197/weekend-edition-or-il-legislators-adjourn-veto-session-as-some-warn-about-risky-lame-duck https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442197_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442197_video_v3.mp4 Weekend Edition | IL Legislators Adjourn Veto Session as Some Warn About ‘Risky Lame Duck’ Illinois legislators are done for the year, but they’ll be back in early January before the new General Assembly is seated. Republicans are issuing warnings. There were no vetoes to override during veto session the past two weeks. That didn’t prevent legislators from passing several bills that were gutted and replaced with other measures. Wednesday, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, carried a bill impacting various state statutes, including unemployment insurance. “This is agreed by business and labor and I think it’s very important that we do in order to avoid an increase in taxes on employers and a decrease in benefits to employees,” Hoffman said. 2024-11-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinois legislatorsVeto sessionLame duck sessionIllinois legislatureIllinoisLegislationTax creditsPublic schoolsJB PritzkerDonald TrumpClean energyEconomic policyTax policyCriminal justiceGun control https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442198/gaetz-withdraws-from-ag-consideration-and-pennsylvania-supreme-court-shoots-down-undated-ballots https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442198_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442198_video_v3.mp4 Gaetz Withdraws From AG Consideration & Pennsylvania Supreme Court Shoots Down Undated Ballots Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s embattled pick to lead the U.S. Department of Justice as attorney general, said Thursday he was withdrawing his name from consideration to lead the federal law enforcement agency. Pennsylvania's state Supreme Court told counties on Monday that ballots with dating errors cannot be counted as valid. The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Deanne Criswell, told lawmakers that she personally approved the firing of an employee who directed FEMA workers to not knock on the doors of those affected by Hurricane Helene if they had Trump signs in their yards. And more... 2024-11-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442199/illinois-supreme-court-agrees-with-smolletts-attorney-a-deal-is-a-deal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442199_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442199_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Supreme Court agrees with Smollett's attorney: A deal is a deal Greg Bishop reviews some of the arguments made to the Illinois Supreme Court in the case of Jussie Smollett after the high court Thursday ordered the lower court to toss his conviction for making up a hate crime. 2024-11-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 657 Jussie Smollett caseIllinois Supreme CourtProsecutorial AgreementCook CountyKim FoxState AttorneySmollett caseprosecutionprosecutorial promiseConstitutional rightsstate is boundJussie Smollettcourt casejudgment reversedcriminal justice system https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442200/wrapping-up-illinois-veto-session-legislator-warns-of-risky-lame-duck-session https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442200_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442200_video_v3.mp4 Wrapping up Illinois' veto session, legislator warns of ‘risky lame duck’ session Greg Bishop reviews some of the latest out of the Illinois Statehouse with the end of fall veto session and a preview of what may come up with lame duck session set to start Jan. 2. 2024-11-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1260 lame duck sessionIllinois legislaturegun controltax increasesIllinois StatehouselegislationJ.B. PritzkerfirearmsDomestic violenceprotective orderFentanylMinimum WageGun control lawsIllinoisGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442201/familiar-names-and-voices-continue-to-arise-during-madigan-corruption-trial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442201_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442201_video_v3.mp4 Familiar names and voices continue to arise during Madigan corruption trial Greg Bishop talks with The Center Square reporter Jim Talamonti about the latest in the corruption case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. 2024-11-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 891 IllinoisMike MadigancorruptionDaniel SolisChicagoEd MoodyComedMike MclainSolisMadiganMclainfederal prosecutionwiretapcorruption trialpolitical network https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442202/gaetz-withdraws-from-attorney-general-consideration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442202_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442202_video_v3.mp4 Gaetz Withdraws From Attorney General Consideration Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s embattled pick to lead the U.S. Department of Justice as attorney general, said Thursday he was withdrawing his name from consideration to lead the federal law enforcement agency. Gaetz’ decision comes after meeting with U.S. senators, many of whom had expressed misgivings about Gaetz, who made enemies in Congress, including for his role in ousting former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The Senate must vote to confirm Trump cabinet nominees. Republicans on the House Ethics Commitee blocked the release of a long-awaited ethics report on Gaetz earlier this week despite some senators calling for its release. 2024-11-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 480 Matt GaetzDonald TrumpAttorney GeneralRepublican senatorsKevin McCarthyUS HouseAmerica in FocusPam Bondiborder crisisnational emergencyFranklin NewsCenter SquareDan McCaleb https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442203/wsus-dollar5-million-contract-with-it-company-may-have-violated-state-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442203_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442203_video_v3.mp4 WSU’s $5 Million Contract With It Company May Have Violated State Law Washington State University earlier this year signed a $5 million contract with Carahsoft, an IT contractor that is currently under investigation by the FBI for price fixing and overbilling government contracts, according to public documents. One critic is arguing that the contract violates state law, a claim bolstered by internal communication within the State Attorney General's Office. The contract is related to a public police use of force database project overseen by the AGO under authorization of a 2021 state law. Signed in June, the contract has Carahsoft work as a subcontractor after IBM, which was originally intended to be part of the project, withdrew during contract negotiations over stipulations regarding intellectual property. 2024-11-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1548 WSUWashington State UniversityState Lawgovernment contractsprice fixingFBIcontractLisa BrownAttorney General's OfficeCole LauterbachCarahsoftWashington StateIntellectual PropertyBudget Directorstate statute https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442204/pennsylvania-supreme-court-shoots-down-undated-ballots-again https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442204_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442204_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Supreme Court Shoots Down Undated Ballots, Again Pennsylvania's state Supreme Court told counties on Monday that ballots with dating errors cannot be counted as valid. The emergency order comes after elected officials in Bucks, Centre, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties overlooked the deficiencies, in violation of a previous high court ruling that said doing so was against state election law. The 4-3 order comes four days after the state and national Republican Party filed for extraordinary relief over the counting of undated and misdated ballots as election workers begin a recount in the U.S. Senate race. 2024-11-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 484 PennsylvaniaState Supreme CourtBallot ErrorVote CountDavid MccormickPennsylvania electionsSupreme CourtBucks CountyElection LawvotingBallotsCourtHarrisMcCormickBob Casey https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442205/approved-il-bill-phases-out-subminimum-wage-for-developmentally-disabled-workers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442205_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442205_video_v3.mp4 Approved IL bill phases out subminimum wage for developmentally disabled workers During Senate floor debate Thursday, state Sens. Cristina Castro, D-Elgin, Jil Tracy, R-Quincy, and Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, debate a measure phasing out subminimum wages for workers with developmental disabilities. 2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 159 IllinoisCristina CastroJil TracyChapin RoseIllinois billminimum wagedevelopmental disabilitiesSenate floorIllinois economyDignity and Pay ActHouse Bill 793 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442206/shapiro-and-pennsylvania-senate-trade-blame-on-septa-standoff https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442206_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442206_video_v3.mp4 Shapiro and Pennsylvania Senate Trade Blame on SEPTA Standoff Last week, SEPTA announced a major fare increase after the state’s legislative session ended without approving additional funding for the flagging system. With each side of the state’s divided government blaming the other, SEPTA and its riders are left to make up the deficit. Legislators in Harrisburg have debated the issue several times over. Passage has been tied to skills game reform and infrastructure spending for roads and bridges, but it has never made it to the governor’s desk. 2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 223 PennsylvaniaPennsylvania SenateJosh ShapiroSEPTAFare IncreaseGovernment fundingSkills Game ReformInfrastructure SpendingTransportationPennsylvania budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442207/il-legislators-adjourn-veto-session-as-some-warn-about-risky-lame-duck https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442207_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442207_video_v3.mp4 IL legislators adjourn veto session as some warn about ‘risky lame duck’ During Illinois House session Wednesday and Thursday, state Reps. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, Patrick Windhorst, R-Harrisburg, Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, and Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, debate legislation. 2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 281 IllinoisLegislatorsVeto SessionLame DuckGovernmentIllinois HouseJay HoffmanPatrick WindhorstKelly BurkeDan UgasteBrad Halbrook https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442208/cooperating-witness-testimony-continues-in-corruption-trial-of-former-il-house-speaker https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442208_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442208_video_v3.mp4 Cooperating witness testimony continues in corruption trial of former IL House Speaker Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan enters the federal court building in Chicago Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. He and codefendant Michael McClain are charged with corruption in an alleged scheme with utility ComEd. 2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Michael MadiganMichael McClainComEdCorruption TrialIllinois HouseFederal CourtChicago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442209/seattle-superintendent-reconsiders-closure-of-4-schools-despite-deficit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442209_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442209_video_v3.mp4 Seattle Superintendent Reconsiders Closure of 4 Schools Despite Deficit Seattle Public Schools may not go through with a proposed plan to close four schools despite looming budget challenges. Brent Jones, Seattle Public Schools Superintendent, Liza Rankin, Seattle Public School Board President, and Michelle Sarju, Seattle Public School Boardmember discuss the district's challenges. 2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 148 Brent JonesSeattleSeattle Public SchoolsSchool BoardBudget DeficitSchool ClosuresMichelle SarjuLiza Rankin https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442210/what-is-happening-at-the-illinois-state-capitol-this-week https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442210_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442210_video_v3.mp4 What is happening at the Illinois State Capitol this week? Greg Bishop reviews Wednesday's action at the Illinois General Assembly as legislators continue with fall veto session. 2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1282 Illinois General Assemblystate legislatorinmate mailunemployment insurancetax creditsopioid overdoseprison contrabanddepartment of correctionslegislative processSenate billschool choiceminimum wageIllinoisemploymentcorrectional facility https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442211/illinois-officials-react-to-trumps-pick-for-education-secretary https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442211_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442211_video_v3.mp4 Illinois officials react to Trump's pick for education secretary Greg Bishop reviews recent separate comments from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and state Rep. Blaine Wilhour, R-Beecher City, about President-elect Donald Trump's plan to close the U.S. Department of Education. 2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 318 Greg BishopIllinoisJB PritzkerDonald TrumpEducation SecretarySchool ChoiceIllinois in Focusnews https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442212/il-legislator-administered-opioid-antagonist-on-house-floor-to-show-safety-ease-of-use https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442212_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442212_video_v3.mp4 IL legislator administered opioid antagonist on House floor to show safety, ease of use To demonstrate its safety and ease of use, a state legislator was administered an opioid antagonist on the Illinois House floor Wednesday. State Rep. Bill Hauter had fellow Republican state Rep. Amy Grant open a box of naloxone and spray the antagonist up his nose. Hauter, an emergency room physician, said to him, the medication doesn’t do anything. But for those suffering an opioid overdose, it is life saving. 2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 125 Bill HauterAmy GrantIllinois HouseIllinois legislatureopioid antagonistnaloxoneopioid overdoserespiratory depressionlife savingmedicationhealth care https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442213/heres-what-trump-says-he-will-deliver-on-education https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442213_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442213_video_v3.mp4 Here’s What Trump Says He Will Deliver on Education The transition team for President-elect Donald Trump has said it will “deliver” on the former president's promises regarding sweeping changes to the nation’s educational system and federal agencies. On the campaign trail, Trump said he would disassemble the Department of Education and give states control of local schools as well as promoting school choice and removing improving outcomes for students. “The American people re-elected President Trump by a resounding margin, giving him a mandate to implement the promises he made on the campaign trail,” said Karoline Leavitt, a spokeswoman for the Trump-Vance transition team. 2024-11-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 445 Donald TrumpDepartment of Educationschool choiceparental rightsEducation in Focushigher educationGOPRepublican leaning candidatesBrennan ClaryChalkboard Newscareer counselingjob findingTexas education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442214/il-republicans-praise-trumps-department-of-education-pick-plan-to-close-agency https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442214_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442214_video_v3.mp4 IL Republicans praise Trump’s Department of Education pick, plan to close agency Separately, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, state Rep. Blaine Wilhour, R-Beecher City and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson discuss President-elect Donald Trump's plan to close the U.S. Department of Education. 2024-11-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 143 J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpBlaine WilhourBrandon JohnsonIllinoisU.S. Department of EducationEducation budgetspecial educationschool choice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442215/why-do-the-prices-of-some-goods-fall-and-not-others https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442215_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442215_video_v3.mp4 Why Do the Prices of Some Goods Fall and Not Others? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the expected fall in olive oil prices on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-11-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 450 Orphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday Economicsolive oilmarketsupply and demandprices fallingoil pricesfuel pricesOPECU.S. economyCNBC https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442216/chicago-mayor-calls-trump-threat-small-and-soft https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442216_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442216_video_v3.mp4 Chicago mayor calls Trump 'threat, small and soft' Greg Bishop reviews moments from Tuesday's news conference with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. 2024-11-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 672 Brandon JohnsonDonald TrumpImmigration PolicySouthern BorderCity of ChicagoImmigration ReformMass DeportationsGreg BishopIllinois in FocusThe Center SquareBorder CommunitiesNon-Citizen MigrantsPublic EducationProperty Tax LevySecuring Border https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442217/whats-coming-up-at-the-illinois-statehouse-wednesday https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442217_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442217_video_v3.mp4 What's coming up at the Illinois Statehouse Wednesday? Greg BIshop previews some of the stories expected Wednesday at the Illinois Statehouse. Get updates at thecentersquare.com/illinois 2024-11-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 385 Illinois State Housebudget deficitlegislative actionstudent athlete transferFreedom CaucusBrad HalbrookChris Millerprison drugsIllinoistipped wagesminimum wagelabor communityDonald TrumpAndrew ChesneyOne Fair Wage https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442218/illinois-legislators-volley-concerns-over-non-citizen-migrant-issues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442218_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442218_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators volley concerns over non-citizen migrant issues Greg Bishop reviews comments from state Reps. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, and Dagmara Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, about the ongoing issues around non-citizen migrants. 2024-11-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 351 IllinoisImmigrationSanctuary StateDan CaulkinsState HouseFederal GovernmentJB PrtizkerRepublican controlled SenateTrump policiesThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442219/report-book-removals-reached-highest-level-in-2023-24-school-year https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442219_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442219_video_v3.mp4 Report: Book Removals Reached Highest Level in 2023-24 School Year According to a prominent free speech advocacy group, the United States experienced more than 10,000 book bans, the highest in the last three years, as the nation waits for possible changes to federal enforcement from another Trump administration. According to a new report from PEN America, the organization has found a steady increase in what it labels book bans occurring in the U.S. each year. Organizations like Moms for Liberty oppose pornographic and explicit content in school libraries and say students can still access the titles at other libraries and bookstores. 2024-11-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 443 EducationBook BanningSchool Librarybook removalsschool librariesLGBTQ+ booksgender identitysexualityparental rightsstudent mental health https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442220/friends-family-colleagues-remember-former-washington-governor-dan-evans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442220_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442220_video_v3.mp4 Friends, Family, Colleagues Remember Former Washington Governor Dan Evans University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce at a memorial for Dan Evans, former governor of Washington state, remembers his impact. 2024-11-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 76 Dan EvansAna Mari CauceWashington StateUniversity of Washingtonmemorial servicepublic serviceelected official https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442221/update-on-finances-of-was-long-term-care-insurance-program-revenue-outstrips-expectations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442221_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442221_video_v3.mp4 Update on Finances of WA’s Long-Term Care Insurance Program, Revenue Outstrips Expectations Ben Veghte, Washington Cares Fund Director, lays out the Fund's latest finances 2024-11-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Ben VeghteWashington Cares FundLong-Term CareWA Cares FundrevenueexpenditureFiscal YearInsurance ProgramWashington state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442222/light-shone-on-growing-student-homelessness-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442222_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442222_video_v3.mp4 Light Shone on Growing Student Homelessness in Pennsylvania Representative Ismail Smith-Wade-El, D-Lancaster, discusses investing in the commonwealth's homeless students 2024-11-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 138 Ismail Smith-Wade-Elstudent homelessnessPennsylvaniapublic educationeducation investmenthomeless children's education fundlegislative affairs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442223/pennsylvania-lt-gov-austin-davis-promotes-state-grants-to-fill-police-vacancies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442223_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442223_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis Promotes State Grants to Fill Police Vacancies Lt. Governor Austin Davis discusses a grant for Newcastle to help recruit and retain police officers, part of a round of grants from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. 2024-11-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 Austin DavisPennsylvaniaPoliceState GrantsPolice VacanciesLaw EnforcementCrime PreventionPennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442224/what-are-treasury-inflation-protected-securities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442224_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442224_video_v3.mp4 What Are Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the ins and outs of inflation protected investments on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-11-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 471 TIPSinflationinterest ratesbond pricesinvestmentOrphe DivounguyChris KrugTreasuryDirect.goveconomicglobal markettax deductibleDr. Orphe DivounguyFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442225/legislator-illinois-to-become-rust-bucket-if-energy-policy-doesnt-align-with-trumps https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442225_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442225_video_v3.mp4 Legislator: Illinois to become ‘rust bucket’ if energy policy doesn’t align with Trump’s Separately, U.S. EPA Region 5 Administrator Debra Shore, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, discuss taxpayer funds for energy policies. 2024-11-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 160 Debra ShoreJ.B. PritzkerDan CaulkinsEnergy PolicyIllinoisTrump Administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442226/corruption-trial-of-former-illinois-house-speaker-continues-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442226_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442226_video_v3.mp4 Corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker continues in Chicago Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, enters the federal court building in Chicago where he and codefendant Michael McClain face corruption charges. 2024-11-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Michael MadiganMichael McClainCorruption trialIllinoisChicagoFederal courtPolitical corruption https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442227/illinois-legislator-warns-illinois-to-work-with-trump-on-energy-policies-or-become-rust-bucket https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442227_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442227_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislator warns Illinois to work with Trump on energy policies or become 'rust bucket' Greg Bishop reviews recent grant awards from the Biden administration to states like Illinois and Republican state Rep. Dan Caulkins' warning against continued taxpayer spending on "green" energy programs. 2024-11-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 802 Dan CaulkinsIllinois governmentEnergy policyTrumpGreen energyElectric VehiclesClean EnergyClimate changeFederal tax dollarsJ. B. PritzkerElectric vehiclesGovernment SubsidiesIllinois economyNatural GasCoal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442228/illinois-democrats-and-republicans-differ-on-priorities-ahead-of-trump-administration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442228_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442228_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Democrats and Republicans differ on priorities ahead of Trump administration With the final three days of fall veto session beginning at the Illinois Statehouse, Greg Bishop reviews recent comments from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state Rep. Ryan Spain, R-Peoria. 2024-11-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 547 Illinois statehouseFall veto sessionJB PritzkerRyan SpainIllinois general assemblyElectionIllinois state governmentMigrant issuesEconomic issuesDonald Trumptax cutseconomic growthIllinois stateSALT deductions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442229/despite-his-own-migrant-disaster-proclamations-pritzker-calls-trumps-unconstitutional https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442229_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442229_video_v3.mp4 Despite his own migrant disaster proclamations, Pritzker calls Trump's 'unconstitutional' Greg Bishop reviews Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's recent reaction to President-elect Donald Trump confirming he plans to issue a national emergency declaration to assist in his planned mass deportation operation. 2024-11-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 556 JB PritzkerDonald TrumpImmigration Policyasylum seekersnational emergencymass deportationIllinois politicsIllinois in FocusDonald J. Trumpborder crisisTruth SocialTom FittonJohn Curran https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442230/dept-of-ed-says-oklahoma-district-attended-by-nex-benedict-violated-title-ix-rules https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442230_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442230_video_v3.mp4 Dept. Of Ed Says Oklahoma District Attended by Nex Benedict Violated Title IX Rules The Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights announced Wednesday that it had come to a resolution with the Oklahoma school district where nonbinary student Nex Benedict attended before their death in February. Owasso Public School District has entered into a resolution agreement with the enforcement branch of the federal education agency that requires it to take specific actions related to the implementation of Title IX, such as meeting with Benedict’s mother and explaining how to file a Title IX complaint. The letter found the school district “generally failed to fulfill its Title IX obligations during the 2021–2022, 2022–2023, and 2023– 2024 school years” by investigating sexual harassment outside the Title IX process and procedures. 2024-11-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 430 Nex BenedictTitle IXCivil Rightssexual harassmentschool districtSue BenedictEducation in Focusanti-harassmentschool districtsreporting requirementsstudent trainingfederal governmentgrievance procedure https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442231/pritzker-national-emergency-for-mass-deportations-seems-uncalled-for-illegal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442231_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442231_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker: ‘National emergency’ for mass deportations seems ‘uncalled for, illegal’ Separately, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Illinois Senate Minority Leader John Curran, R-Downers Grove, and state Rep. Ryan Spain, R-Peoria, react to expected policies from the incoming Trump administration. 2024-11-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 214 J.B. PritzkerJohn CurranRyan SpainIllinoisDonald TrumpImmigrationMass deportationsPolitical policies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442232/could-inflation-return-with-a-vengeance https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442232_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442232_video_v3.mp4 Could Inflation Return With a Vengeance? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-11-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 472 Orphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday Economicsinflation reportretail salesinitial claimslabor marketFed rate cutHousing dataOctober saleseconomic outlookhousing startsexisting home salesbuilding permitsunemployment claims https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442233/pennsylvania-house-republican-leadership-shake-up-signals-priority-shifts-in-the-new-year https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442233_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442233_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania House Republican Leadership Shake-up Signals Priority Shifts in the New Year House Republican Leader Jesse Topper, R-Bedford, reflects on the priorities of Pennsylvania taxpayers 2024-11-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 63 Jesse TopperPennsylvaniaRepublican Partytaxpayersgovernmentaffordability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442234/pennsylvania-taxpayers-want-more-from-divided-government-according-to-republicans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442234_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442234_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Taxpayers Want More From Divided Government, According to Republicans House Republican Leader Jesse Topper, R-Bedford, hopes to work with the divided government to address the needs of the people of Pennsylvania 2024-11-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 63 PennsylvaniaRepublican PartyJesse TopperState GovernmentPennsylvania HouseGovernmentDemocrats https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442235/pennsylvania-senate-republicans-double-down-on-fiscal-restraint-after-preserving-majority https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442235_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442235_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Senate Republicans Double Down on Fiscal Restraint After Preserving Majority Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, R-Greensburg, lays out Senate Republican leadership's commitment to fiscal restraint. 2024-11-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Kim WardPennsylvania SenateRepublicansFiscal RestraintSenate MajorityTaxpayersGovernment SpendingPennsylvania Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442236/durbin-critical-of-some-trump-nominees-praises-others https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442236_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442236_video_v3.mp4 Durbin critical of some Trump nominees, praises others Greg Bishop reviews recent comments from across the political spectrum in Illinois in reaction to the election of former President Donald Trump. 2024-11-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 814 Illinois politicsDick DurbinDonald TrumpJB Pritzkerfederal grantscongressional ethicsTrump Administrationeducation policypolitical debateIllinois legislatureeconomic growthfederal tax codestate taxsocial securitystate budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442237/trumps-cabinet-picks-continue https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442237_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442237_video_v3.mp4 Trump's cabinet picks continue Greg Bishop talks with The Center Square's Casey Harper about President-Elect Donald Trump's latest cabinet picks. 2024-11-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 714 Donald TrumpCasey HarperJoe Bidenimmigrationborder policyexecutive actionpolitical appointeesUS Borderborder patrolICEdeportationThe Center SquareDepartment of InteriorSenatepresidential authority https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442238/senate-republicans-elect-john-thune-majority-leader https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442238_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442238_video_v3.mp4 Senate Republicans Elect John Thune Majority Leader U.S. Senate Republicans on Wednesday elected Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., to lead the party in the Senate. Senate Republicans voted via secret ballot to elect a new party leader as longtime Republican leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky,. is stepping down. Sens. Rick Scott of Florida, Thune and John Cornyn of Texas also ran for the position. "I am extremely honored to have earned the support of my colleagues to lead the Senate in the 119th Congress, and I am beyond proud of the work we have done to secure our majority and the White House," Thune said in a statement. "This Republican team is united behind President Trump's agenda, and our work starts today." 2024-11-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 479 John ThuneUS SenateSenate Majority LeaderMitch McConnellRepublican partyelectionRick ScottJohn CornynRepublican MajorityWashington D.C.US HouseBiden administrationTrump administrationgovernment shutdownspending bill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442239/pennsylvania-democrats-hold-onto-slim-state-house-majority https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442239_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442239_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Democrats Hold Onto Slim State House Majority Pennsylvania Democrats will return to the state House in January with a one-seat majority intact. This, after incumbent Rep. Frank Burns staved off Republican challenger Amy Bradley in the state’s 72nd district, nestled in deep red Cambria County. It’s the very same county that extended voting hours Tuesday after a ballot printing issue derailed counting. The mishap delayed results for many of the state’s closer races, including Dave McCormick’s defeat of Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr. – a result the latter says is premature. 2024-11-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 463 PennsylvaniaDemocratsRepublicansstate houseslim majoritystate governmentelection reformpublic educationvoter IDschool choicetax creditsJosh ShapiroSenate Republicanslegislative calendar https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442240/tech-group-files-lawsuit-against-california-social-media-age-verification-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442240_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442240_video_v3.mp4 Tech Group Files Lawsuit Against California Social Media Age Verification Law Technology group NetChoice filed for an emergency injunction Monday to block California's new social media law before it takes effect January 1, arguing the requirement that platforms verify users' ages would effectively end anonymous speech on major social media sites. The law requires platforms to obtain parental consent for minors to access personalized feeds and limits minors' social media use to one hour per day unless parents override the restriction. The lawsuit, filed against California Attorney General Rob Bonta, argues the law creates arbitrary distinctions - allowing streaming services to use recommendation algorithms while regulating similar features on YouTube, and permitting ESPN to send notifications at any hour while restricting social media platforms from doing the same. 2024-11-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 490 Californialawsuitage verificationNetChoicesocial media lawAttorney General BontaFree Speechsocial mediadata privacyonline securityanonymous speechCalifornia lawdata leaksmeta https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442241/weekend-edition-or-pritzker-adamant-on-appealing-judges-ruling-against-illinois-gun-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442241_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442241_video_v3.mp4 Weekend Edition | Pritzker Adamant on Appealing Judge’s Ruling Against Illinois’ Gun Ban Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is adamant the state must appeal a federal judge’s ruling that its gun and magazine ban is unconstitutional. On the House floor Tuesday, state Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, said the state’s gun ban was deemed unconstitutional by Southern District of Illinois federal Judge Stephen McGlynn. He said the Pritzker administration needs to drop the appeal. “We’re going to spend a lot of time and a lot of money fighting against a law that is blatantly unconstitutional,” Caulkins said. “We’ve spent millions of dollars fighting against this law that you know, we know and now a judge has said is unconstitutional.” 2024-11-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinois Gun BanJB PritzkerStephen McGlynnsemi-automatic gunsIllinoisIllinois state legislaturePolitical NewsGovernment Meetingstax increaseMichael MadiganState Senatorbudget deficitDepartment of CorrectionsComEdprosecution witness https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442242/trump-begins-to-fill-cabinet-business-groups-in-four-states-want-chips-act-money-released https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442242_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442242_video_v3.mp4 Trump Begins to Fill Cabinet, Business Groups in Four States Want Chips Act Money Released President-Elect Donald Trump has begun announcing his picks for his new cabinet. The Ohio Chamber of Commerce and nearly 20 business groups from four states want the Biden administration to start handing out money from the CHIPS Act immediately. U.S. Senate Republicans on Wednesday elected Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., to lead the party in the Senate. And more... 2024-11-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442243/durbin-questions-rfk-jr-gaetz-picks-rubio-and-others-are-worthy-choice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442243_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442243_video_v3.mp4 Durbin questions RFK Jr., Gaetz picks, Rubio and others are ‘worthy choice’ Separately, Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Springfield, Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Josephine Wade, owner of Josephine's Southern Cooking, react to the politics of Trump's election. 2024-11-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 223 Dick DurbinRFK Jr.Tony McCombieBrandon JohnsonJosephine WadeDonald TrumpelectionIllinois PoliticsHealth and Human ServicesTrump policies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442244/trump-taps-matt-gaetz-as-attorney-general-tulsi-gabbard-as-intelligence-official https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442244_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442244_video_v3.mp4 Trump Taps Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, Tulsi Gabbard as Intelligence Official President-Elect Donald Trump named two more high-profile figures to his administration Wednesday afternoon, the latest in a flurry of presidential picks. Trump tapped U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., to serve as attorney general and former Democratic Congresswoman and Lt. Col. Tulsi Gabbard to serve as director of National Intelligence. “For over two decades, Tulsi has fought for our Country and the Freedoms of all Americans,” Trump said in a statement. “As a former Candidate for the Democrat Presidential Nomination, she has broad support in both Parties – She is now a proud Republican! I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our Intelligence Community, championing our Constitutional Rights, and securing Peace through Strength.” 2024-11-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 496 Donald TrumpMatt GaetzTulsi Gabbardcabinet picksDepartment of JusticeRepublican Partypolitical partiespolitical issuesThe Center SquareMarco RubioChristie NoemRobert F Kennedy JrUS Senategovernment efficiencynational debt https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442245/service-providers-protest-seattle-plan-to-use-payroll-tax-to-shore-up-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442245_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442245_video_v3.mp4 Service Providers Protest Seattle Plan to Use Payroll Tax to Shore up Budget 350 Seattle Executive Director Shemona Moreno calls Seattle Mayor Harrell's proposal to expand payroll tax spending "disturbing." 2024-11-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 111 SeattlePayroll TaxBudgetShemona MorenoBruce HarrellCommunity OrganizationsCOVID-19 PandemicAffordable HousingClimate CrisisEquitable DevelopmentEconomic Resilience https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442246/seattle-city-economists-proposed-2percent-capital-gains-tax-could-spur-wealth-exodus https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442246_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442246_video_v3.mp4 Seattle City Economists: Proposed 2% Capital Gains Tax Could Spur Wealth Exodus Seattle officials worry that implementing a local capital gains tax would coax wealthy residents to change their home addresses. Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore is proposing a local 2% capital gains excise tax that would be applicable to non-retirement financial gains over $250,000. However, the tax is based on where a taxpayer's permanent residence is located, which means residents with multiple Washington addresses can potentially avoid the tax altogether. 2024-11-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1684 Capital Gains TaxWealth ExodusSeattle EconomistsSeattle CityWashingtonEconomic ImpactState RevenueDisposable IncomeState TaxesWashington StateBob FergusonJim WalshWashington GOPDemocrat PartyRepublican Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442247/chicago-city-leaders-unanimously-vote-down-mayors-property-tax-hike https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442247_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442247_video_v3.mp4 Chicago city leaders unanimously vote down mayor’s property tax hike Greg Bishop reviews the unanimous disapproval of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's $300 million property tax increase, including comments from citizens addressing the city and Johnson's thoughts on finding more taxes. 2024-11-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 470 Chicago City Councilproperty tax levyBrandon Johnsontax proposalcity budgettaxpayersproperty taxesChicago mayorIllinois In Focus DailyWilliam Kellysanctuary citiesmigrationDonald TrumpLori LightfootMayor Johnson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442248/chicagos-mayor-compares-trump-to-nasty-form-of-government-that-sends-people-to-gas-chambers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442248_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442248_video_v3.mp4 Chicago's mayor compares Trump to 'nasty form of government' that 'sends people to gas chambers' Greg Bishop reviews recent comments from a variety of politicians and the public throughout the state of Illinois in response to the election of Donald Trump to be the next president. 2024-11-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 655 IllinoisDonald TrumpJB PritzkerIllinois PoliticsElection AnalysisChicago City Councilpublic commentsBrandon Johnsonproperty taxChicago politicselection opinionscity leadershipcity of Chicagopolitical rhetoricincoming Trump administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442249/madigan-corruption-jury-hears-barrage-of-undercover-recordings https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442249_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442249_video_v3.mp4 Madigan corruption jury hears barrage of undercover recordings Greg Bishop talks with The Center Square's Chicago reporter Jim Talamonti about the latest in the corruption cases against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. 2024-11-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 708 Michael MadiganJim TalamontiFidel MarquezComedMike McClaincorruption trialundercover recordingsIllinois politicsCenter SquareGreg BishopDanny SolisChicago aldermanComed favorMarquezMcClain https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442250/delay-granted-in-appeal-of-ruling-against-illinois-concealed-carry-mass-transit-prohibition https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442250_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442250_video_v3.mp4 Delay granted in appeal of ruling against Illinois’ concealed carry mass transit prohibition Greg Bishop reviews some of the latest in several cases challenging Illinois gun laws, including the status of the state’s gun ban, the status of the challenge to the prohibition of concealed carry on mass transit, the appeal in the case challenging the state’s Firearm Owner’s ID card and the city of Chicago’s case against Glock. 2024-11-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 516 Illinoisgun lawsgun banConcealed Carrymass transitFOID CardGlockGreg Bishopmagazine banpublic safetyKwame RaoulJB PritzkerFederal CourtThe Center SquareGun Control https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442251/whats-on-the-radar-for-education-during-a-second-trump-administration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442251_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442251_video_v3.mp4 What’s on the Radar for Education During a Second Trump Administration? With the victory of Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump for president of the United States, his campaign positions on education will become focal points for parents, educators and school leaders in the coming months and years. On the campaign trail, Trump said he would abolish the U.S. Department of Education and promote school choice policies. However, scholars and actions from the previous Trump administration suggest a more complicated picture for those outcomes may be likely. 2024-11-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 425 Donald TrumpEducation policySchool choice measuresDepartment of EducationTrump administrationRepublicanFederal governmentEducation saving accountsJoe BidenCivil RightsFederal FundsLGBTQ+Racial IdentitySchool DistrictsBook banning https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442252/newsom-storms-dc-seeking-federal-emissions-waivers-before-trump-takes-office https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442252_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442252_video_v3.mp4 Newsom Storms DC Seeking Federal Emissions Waivers Before Trump Takes Office California Gov. Gavin Newsom is in the nation’s capital seeking federal waivers for eight of California’s emissions policies. Without the Republican-opposed waivers, California could be unable to enforce its multi-state emissions policies that are more strict than the federal standard. The United States Clean Air Act authorizes California to set and enforce emissions standards more strict than the federal standard, so long as the Environmental Protection Agency grants the state a waiver for each new standard. The first Trump administration attempted to revoke California’s EPA waivers, a move that was held up in court and never definitively ruled on. 2024-11-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 399 Gavin Newsomfederal emissions waiversDonald TrumpEnvironmental Protection AgencyEPA waiversEmission standardsCalifornia governmentCalifornia policyJoe Bidencongressional reviewUS importsCalifornia portsinterstate commercetrucking law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442253/chicago-residents-call-mayor-loser-criminal-as-council-votes-down-dollar300m-property-tax-increase https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442253_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442253_video_v3.mp4 Chicago residents call mayor ‘loser, criminal’ as council votes down $300M property tax increase During Chicago's special City Council meeting Thursday, residents Dennis White, Tyjuan Sims, Jessica Jackson and Mrs. Lawrence address the chamber. The city council then voted unanimously against Mayor Brandon Johnson's $300 million property tax hike. 2024-11-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 248 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442254/illinois-lawmakers-discuss-bill-prohibiting-carbon-capture-near-major-water-source https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442254_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442254_video_v3.mp4 Illinois lawmakers discuss bill prohibiting carbon capture near major water source During an Illinois Senate Executive Committee Wednesday in Springfield, state Sens. Paul Faraci, D-Champaign, and Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, and Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, discuss concerns around carbon capture projects and aquifers. Separately, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker weighs in. 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 118 IllinoisIllinois SenateCarbon CaptureAquifersDrinking WaterJ.B. PritzkerPaul FaraciChapin RoseDon HarmonClimate ChangeLegislationWater Resources https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442255/casey-mccormick-headed-for-recount-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442255_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442255_video_v3.mp4 Casey, McCormick Headed for Recount in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race is heading toward a recount. Democrat Bob Casey Jr. has not yet conceded to Republican challenger Dave McCormick, despite national media agreement that the two-term senator cannot close the 29,000-vote gap that remains. State law triggers a recount when the winner’s margin is less than 0.5 percentage points unless the loser waives the action. Casey trails by just 0.46 points and did not exercise that right. The automatic recount must be completed before Nov. 27 at noon. 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 343 PennsylvaniaDave McCormickBob CaseyRecountSenatorelectionprovisional ballotsabsentee ballotsPennsylvania Senateelection recountSenate orientationDr. OzJohn Fetterman https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442256/is-the-biden-administration-handing-off-a-strong-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442256_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442256_video_v3.mp4 Is the Biden Administration Handing Off a Strong Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the state of the economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 750 Biden AdministrationUS EconomyinflationLabor MarketOrphe DivounguyChris KrugDonald J. Trumpprice gougingconsumer price indexeconomic growthfederal reserveTrump administrationcovid-19economic conditionsfederal rate cut https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442257/undercover-video-from-2019-shows-marquez-and-mcclain-discussing-jobs-for-madigan-associates https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442257_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442257_video_v3.mp4 Undercover video from 2019 shows Marquez and McClain discussing jobs for Madigan associates Undercover video from Feb. 7, 2019, of Fidel Marquez and Michael McClain was shown during the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan where McClain is a codefendant. Read the transcript here: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pdf_e93fa9c2-a2bd-11ef-8923-eb79095aaba0.html 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 712 Mike MadiganMichael McClainFidel Marquezcorruption trialbribery chargesMadigan and McClainbriberyracketeeringofficial misconductComEd billsLiz BrownJoe Dominquezcontract negotiationComedJay Doherty https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442258/legislator-tells-pritzker-to-drop-macho-man-routine-work-with-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442258_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442258_video_v3.mp4 Legislator tells Pritzker to drop ‘macho man’ routine, work with Trump Separately, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker from Nov. 7 and Nov. 13, and state Rep. Ryan Spain, R-Peoria, from Nov. 13, discussing reactions to the incoming Trump administration. 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 105 J.B. PritzkerRyan SpainDonald TrumpIllinoisIllinois PoliticsTrump administration2024 electionpolitical cooperationelection reactionpolitical news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442259/testimony-continues-in-madigan-corruption-trial-thursday https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442259_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442259_video_v3.mp4 Testimony continues in Madigan corruption trial Thursday Former Illinois state Rep. Michael McClain and former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan separately enter the federal court building in Chicago for their corruption trial Nov. 14, 2024. 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Michael MadiganMichael McClainCorruption TrialFederal CourtIllinoisChicago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442260/illinois-senate-discusses-protection-of-aquifers-around-carbon-capture-operations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442260_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442260_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Senate discusses protection of aquifers around carbon capture operations Greg Bishop reviews moments from the Illinois Senate Executive Committee hearing Wednesday about concerns over impacts on aquifers from carbon sequestration projects. 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 554 carbon sequestrationMahomet AquiferIllinoisstate legislatureSenator RoseDon Harmonclimate changefresh watercarbon pipelinesIllinois statehouseGovernor Pritzkersole source aquifersenvironmental groupsproperty rights groupsenvironmental policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442261/battle-brewing-over-illinois-pension-reform-that-could-cost-taxpayers-dollar5-billion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442261_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442261_video_v3.mp4 Battle brewing over Illinois' pension reform that could cost taxpayers $5 billion Greg Bishop reviews recent comments from former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, and House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, about the possible changes to Tier II pensions for public employee retirees. 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 453 IllinoisJB PritzkerPat Quinnpension liabilitySocial SecurityTier Two pensionIllinois pensiontaxpayer costTony McCombieBlaine Wilhoursafe harbor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442262/pritzker-on-gun-ban-ruling-incoming-trump-admin-and-more https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442262_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442262_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker on gun ban ruling, incoming Trump admin and more Greg Bishop reviews some of the questions Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker fielded Wednesday at an event in Springfield. 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 729 JB PritzkerDonald Trumpgun banIllinois governorTrump tax cutsFederal Tax CodeProperty TaxEstate Taxstate legislatorRepublican PartyDepartment of RevenueTax Cuts and Jobs ActDan CaulkinsStephen McGlynn2028 presidential election https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442263/how-a-legal-fight-over-a-t-shirt-typifies-cultural-conflicts-in-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442263_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442263_video_v3.mp4 How a Legal Fight Over a T-Shirt Typifies Cultural Conflicts in Schools Liam Morrison, whose Massachusetts middle school told him to remove a shirt that said “there are only two genders,” has asked the Supreme Court to take up his case, alleging the school is violating his First Amendment rights by preventing him from wearing it. The case typifies the divide between outspoken conservative families and school leaders who say they must protect and promote acceptance for all students, as Middleborough Public Schools Superintendent Carolyn Lyons said last year. The tension was also made evident in a recent report called “The Costs of Conflict,” which intended to quantify the costs of culturally divisive conflicts over topics like transgender policies and content moderation. 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 465 Liam Morrisonfree speechMiddleboro Public SchoolsT-shirt protestfirst amendmentsupreme courtgender identitypublic schoolscultural dividesconservative parentsconflict reportT-ShirtBrendan Clarygovernment mandateChalkboard News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442264/asheville-resident-shares-her-uncertainty-about-the-future https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442264_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442264_video_v3.mp4 Asheville Resident Shares Her Uncertainty About the Future Katherine Jowers, 90, has lived in her Asheville home for 54 years. After Hurricane Helene hit, she didn't know how she would be able to clean up the debris and damage to her home caused by the storm. Samaritan's Purse showed up to her home to help clean up, but she doesn't know how she will continue the work where they leave off. 2024-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 109 Hurricane HeleneKatherine JowersAshevilleHome repairFlood DamageFEMA aidHomeowner's InsuranceRoof damageSamaritan's PurseNorth CarolinaDisaster relief https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442265/samaritans-purse-helps-clean-up-homes-in-wake-of-hurricane-helene https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442265_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442265_video_v3.mp4 Samaritan's Purse Helps Clean Up Homes in Wake of Hurricane Helene Jodie Yoder, U.S. Disaster Relief program manager for Samaritan's Purse, outside a work site in Asheville, North Carolina. The organization has worked to help residents clean up in the wake of Hurricane Helene. 2024-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 93 Samaritan's PurseJodie YoderHurricane HeleneDisaster ReliefHome CleanupAshevilleNorth CarolinaVolunteersFlood DamageHelping People https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442266/how-does-samaritans-purse-provide-drinking-water-after-a-disaster https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442266_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442266_video_v3.mp4 How Does Samaritan's Purse Provide Drinking Water After a Disaster? Bruce Clounie, an international relief worker with Samaritan's Purse, explains the organization's water filter system that's providing free, clean water to those in need in Swannanoa, North Carolina, and the surrounding areas. 2024-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 264 Samaritan's Pursedrinking waterwater filterBruce Clouniedisaster reliefinternational reliefpotable waterfiltration systemclean water https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442267/undercover-video-in-person-meeting-between-michael-mcclain-and-fidel-marquez-date-may-7-2019 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442267_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442267_video_v3.mp4 Undercover Video: In-person meeting between Michael McClain and Fidel Marquez, DATE: May 7, 2019 In-person meeting between Michael McClain and Fidel Marquez DATE: May 7, 2019 Provided by federal prosecutors 2024-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 245 Michael McClainFidel MarquezMadigan AssociatesUndercover VideoFederal ProsecutorsIllinois PoliticsGovernment CorruptionLobbying https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442268/what-is-the-real-world-impact-of-the-fed-rate-cut https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442268_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442268_video_v3.mp4 What Is the Real World Impact of the Fed Rate Cut? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss what to expect from interest rates after the latest Fed decision on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 594 Fed rate cutsinterest ratesfederal reservemortgage ratesconsumer spendingborrowing moneyChris KrugOrphe DivounguyFranklin News Foundationnew administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442269/push-underway-to-reform-illinois-tier-ii-pension-with-dollar5-billion-taxpayer-cost https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442269_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442269_video_v3.mp4 Push underway to reform Illinois’ Tier II pension with $5 billion taxpayer cost Separately, former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, discuss Tier II pension reform. 2024-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 126 Pat QuinnJ.B. PritzkerTony McCombieIllinoisPension reformTier II pensionIllinois taxpayersSocial SecurityFederal lawState Budgeting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442270/task-force-exploring-illinois-connection-to-the-underground-railroad https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442270_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442270_video_v3.mp4 Task force exploring Illinois’ connection to the Underground Railroad Illinois state Senator Dave Koehler, D-Peoria, and Tazewell County clerk John Ackerman speak the the underground railroad task force and future steps to promoting Illinois history. 2024-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 Illinois HistoryUnderground RailroadDave KoehlerJohn AckermanTask ForceIllinoisPeoriaTazewell CountyBlack HistoryFighting InjusticeFreedom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442271/state-representative-urges-pritzker-to-drop-appeal-of-gun-ban-ruling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442271_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442271_video_v3.mp4 State representative urges Pritzker to drop appeal of gun ban ruling Separately, Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker talk about the litigation against Illinois' gun and magazine ban. 2024-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 168 Dan CaulkinsJ.B. PritzkerKwame RaoulIllinois gun banassault weapon bangun controlstate representativeIllinois Attorney Generalgun law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442272/washington-erfc-executive-director-dave-reich-expects-period-of-slower-growth https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442272_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442272_video_v3.mp4 Washington ERFC Executive Director Dave Reich Expects ‘Period of Slower Growth' Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council Director Dave Reich discusses expectations for the state's economy 2024-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Dave ReichWashington StateEconomic ForecastRevenue Forecast CouncilGDP GrowthEmployment GrowthFederal ReserveEconomic Models https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442273/washingtons-ag-and-gov-elect-bob-ferguson-on-preparation-for-a-second-trump-term https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442273_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442273_video_v3.mp4 Washington’s AG and Gov.- Elect Bob Ferguson on Preparation for a Second Trump Term Washington State's Attorney General and Governor Elect discussed the efforts his office has made to prepare for a second Trump term 2024-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 74 Bob FergusonWashington StateDonald TrumpProject 2025Attorney GeneralTrump PresidencyElection ResultsLegal Team https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442274/washington-gov-jay-inslee-holds-post-election-press-conference https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442274_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442274_video_v3.mp4 Washington Gov. Jay Inslee Holds Post-election Press Conference Washington Governor Jay Inslee discusses the results of several ballot measures in the November 5th election 2024-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 112 Jay InsleeWashington StateBallot MeasuresWashington ElectionsElection ResultsCapital Gains TaxEnvironmentEducation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442275/prosecution-witness-cross-examination-continues-in-madigan-corruption-trial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442275_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442275_video_v3.mp4 Prosecution witness cross examination continues in Madigan corruption trial Former state Rep. Michael McClain and former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan enter the federal court building in Chicago Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. 2024-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Michael McClainMichael MadiganCorruption TrialChicagoIllinois PoliticsFederal Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442276/republicans-raise-alarm-over-illinois-projected-budget-deficits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442276_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442276_video_v3.mp4 Republicans raise alarm over Illinois' projected budget deficits Greg Bishop revisits the projected deficits for Illinois' state budget and Senate Republicans raising concerns. 2024-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 363 Illinoisbudget deficitbudget projectionstate spendingJ.B. PritzkerSally TurnerChapin RoseIllinois BudgetState LegislatureGreg BishopVeto Session https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442277/battle-brewing-over-whether-illinois-should-charge-millionaires-3percent-extra-for-property-tax-relief https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442277_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442277_video_v3.mp4 Battle brewing over whether Illinois should charge millionaires 3% extra for property tax relief Greg Bishop reviews comments from former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, Senate Minority Leader John Curran, R-Downers Grove, and Chicagoland Black Chamber of Commerce Chairman Cornel Darden Jr. about the idea of taxing millionaires an additional 3% income tax for property tax relief. 2024-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 482 Illinoismillionaire taxproperty tax reliefGreg BishopPat QuinnJohn Curranproperty taxesIllinois governmenttaxesgovernmentCenter SquareColonel Darden Jr.chicago land black chamber of commerceconstitutional amendmentpension protection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442278/illinois-ag-vows-to-appeal-ruling-states-gun-ban-is-unconstitutional https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442278_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442278_video_v3.mp4 Illinois AG vows to appeal ruling state's gun ban is unconstitutional Greg Bishop reviews the latests comments around litigation against gun control laws in Illinois, including moments from an appeals court on Cook County's gun ban and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul vowing to appeal a district court's ruling the state's ban is unconstitutional. 2024-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 682 IllinoisGun BanLawConstitutionalityCourt of AppealsKwame RaoulJ. B. Pritzkergun litigationIllinois in FocusFOID cardGun Save Lifeappellate courtsemi-automatic rifleUS Supreme courtweapons of war https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442279/remote-learning-academies-raise-alarm-in-north-carolina https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442279_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442279_video_v3.mp4 Remote Learning Academies Raise Alarm in North Carolina A member of the North Carolina State Board of Education is alarmed by a new academic performance report on the state’s remote learning academies. According to the report, two schools received an F, while 12 were rated with a D and 19 with Cs. Only one earned an A and one a B. By comparison, traditional schools had much higher percentages of schools rate A, B or C. 2024-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 448 Education in FocusNorth Carolinaremote learningstate board of educationacademic performancevirtual instructiononline learningonline academieschronic attendancegraduation rateAlan DuncanBrennan ClaryMelissa DavisState Board https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442280/chicagoland-black-chamber-of-commerce-opposes-millionaire-surcharge-proposal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442280_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442280_video_v3.mp4 Chicagoland Black Chamber of Commerce opposes millionaire surcharge proposal Separately, former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, Senate Minority Leader John Curran, R-Downers Grove, and Chicagoland Black Chamber of Commerce Chairman Cornel Darden Jr. talk about the proposed millionaires surcharge. 2024-11-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 183 Pat QuinnJohn CurranIllinoisProperty TaxTaxpayersChicagoland Black Chamber of CommerceTax ReformMillionaire TaxRevenueCornel Darden Jr. https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442281/senate-republicans-raise-concerns-about-illinois-budget-projections-showing-major-deficits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442281_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442281_video_v3.mp4 Senate Republicans raise concerns about Illinois’ budget projections showing major deficits Separately, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, and state Sens. Sally Turner, R-Beason, and Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, discuss the projected state budget deficits. 2024-11-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 139 Illinois budgetJ.B. PritzkerSally TurnerChapin Rosestate budget deficitsstate senators https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442282/new-government-has-the-power-to-make-break-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442282_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442282_video_v3.mp4 New Government Has the Power to Make, Break Economy Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-11-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 599 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyeconomic podcastfederal reserveinterest ratesmonetary policylabor marketeconomic slowdownunemploymentinflationFederal Reserverate cutjobless claims https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442283/illinois-files-notice-of-appeal-of-ruling-states-gun-ban-is-unconstitutional https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442283_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442283_video_v3.mp4 Illinois files notice of appeal of ruling state's gun ban is unconstitutional Greg Bishop reviews some of the ruling out of the Southern District of Illinois federal court that Illinois' gun and magazine ban is unconstitutional. Federal Firearms Licensees of Illinois' Dan Eldridge shares comments on the ruling and what happens next. 2024-11-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1196 Illinoisgun banAssault weapon banGun controlsecond amendmentFederal courts7th Circuit CourtJudge McGlynn2nd AmendmentJB PritzkerStephen McGlynnProtect Illinois Communities ActDan EldridgefirearmsAppeals Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442284/trump-border-security-pick-tells-sanctuary-state-illinois-get-out-of-the-way-of-deportations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442284_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442284_video_v3.mp4 Trump border security pick tells sanctuary state Illinois 'get out of the way' of deportations Greg Bishop reviews a previous conversation he had with Tom Homan about former President Donald Trump's plan for mass deportations and how Illinois may be impacted by such operations with a sanctuary state status. 2024-11-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 995 Donald TrumpTom HomanIllinoisdeportationssanctuary citiesillegal immigrationimmigration policyborder securityTrump Administrationmass deportationsasylum seekersviolent crimeJ.B. Pritzkerfederal immigrationdrug overdose https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442285/former-illinois-house-speaker-madigan-and-codefendant-mcclain-head-to-corruption-trial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442285_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442285_video_v3.mp4 Former Illinois House Speaker Madigan and codefendant McClain head to corruption trial Separately, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain enter the federal court building in Chicago Tuesday Nov. 12, 2024. 2024-11-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Michael MadiganMichael McClainCorruption TrialIllinois House SpeakerFederal CourtChicago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442286/dollar162b-california-fuel-cost-hike-pushed-by-ev-makers-paid-for-by-poorer-drivers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442286_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442286_video_v3.mp4 $162B California Fuel Cost Hike Pushed by EV Makers, Paid for by Poorer Drivers Makers of electric vehicles, such as Rivian and Tesla, are taking a central role in the $162 billion fuel cost hike being voted on in California in Friday, which will largely be paid for by poorer drivers who tend to live farther from work due to the state’s high cost of housing. The Low Carbon Fuel Standard program provides credits to EV makers when drivers use the makers’ home charging systems and agree to let the manufacturer take the credit, or when drivers use the makers’ public charging networks. When refineries make gasoline or other carbon intensive fuels for California, they must purchase credits, the cost of which is passed on to consumers. The average EV financing cost is $783 per month, which means government and utility rebates in the thousands of dollars for chargers or vehicle financing still keep EVs out of working families’ reach. 2024-11-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 406 California in Focusfuel costsgasoline pricesEV makerselectric vehiclefuel standardLCFS creditsRivianTeslaCalifornia fueltransportation energyEV charger https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442287/firm-tied-to-voter-registration-scheme-in-pennsylvania-goes-dark https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442287_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442287_video_v3.mp4 Firm Tied to Voter Registration ‘Scheme’ in Pennsylvania Goes Dark The media and consulting firm linked to fraudulent voter registration forms in Pennsylvania earlier this week has gone dark as of Saturday. Field and Media Corps – the website and social media accounts of which are now defunct – is an Arizona-based company that contracts with Everybody Votes to run a canvassing operation in Pennsylvania and other states that target low-income minority residents unregistered to vote. The Monroe County District Attorney’s Office confirmed Wednesday that 30 registration forms contained fraudulent information, including an application submitted on behalf of a dead resident. 2024-11-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 372 Pennsylvaniavoter registrationfraudulent ballotsCenter SquareelectionEvery Body VotesfraudLancaster Countyfraudulent votesfelony chargesEliana KnoedlKristen SmithPennsylvania Editor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442288/hurricane-helenes-aftermath-asheville-nc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442288_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442288_video_v3.mp4 Hurricane Helene's Aftermath: Asheville, NC In Asheville, North Carolina, the impact of severe flooding lingers weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated local communities. Relief organizations, including Samaritan's Purse from nearby Boone, have mobilized to assist residents in rebuilding after the disaster. 2024-11-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 Hurricane HeleneAshevilleNorth CarolinaSevere FloodingSamaritan's PurseDisaster ReliefKatherine JowersJodie Yoder https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442289/trump-declared-president-elect-abortion-measures-pass-in-seven-states https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442289_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442289_video_v3.mp4 Trump Declared President-Elect, Abortion Measures Pass in Seven States Former President Donald Trump addressed a raucous crowd of his supporters in Palm Beach, Florida, early Wednesday to declare victory in both the Electoral College and the popular vote in the 2024 presidential race. Voters nationwide approved seven of 10 ballot initiatives preserving abortion rights. Five on marijuana got a mixed response on Tuesday. All 8 ballot measure to prohibit noncitizens voting were approved – all overwhelmingly by 62% or more. 2024-11-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442290/wa-gop-says-ag-weaponized-ballot-impact-statements-on-initiatives https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442290_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442290_video_v3.mp4 WA GOP Says AG ‘Weaponized’ Ballot Impact Statements on Initiatives Supporters of the four initiatives on Tuesday’s general election ballot in Washington are regrouping after three of the four went down to defeat. One the measures, I-2066, to ensure natural gas remains an energy choice is leading by about 75,000 votes, but with more than 780,000 ballots not yet to be added to the statewide total, neither side is declaring victory or defeat. Washington State Republican Party Chair Jim Walsh, who sponsored the initiatives, told The Center Square on Thursday that state Republicans believe ballot statements on the initiatives worked to their disadvantage. 2024-11-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1645 WA GOPballot initiativeselection resultsBob FergusonDave Reichertelection pollingWashington StateVoter turnoutcampaign spendingproperty taxsales taxSeattleSpokaneWashingtontax passage https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442291/mandate-trumps-big-win-fuels-talk-of-policy-actions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442291_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442291_video_v3.mp4 Mandate? Trump’s Big Win Fuels Talk of Policy Actions Former President Donald Trump is on track to potentially receive 300 electoral votes or more. He won the national popular vote by about 5 million with votes still being counted. As a result, some analysts and Republicans say Trump and the GOP have a “mandate” to aggressively push forward with their agenda. "America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate," Trump said in his speech early Wednesday morning, creating a refrain echoed by his supporters. 2024-11-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 544 Donald TrumpRepublican PartyPolicy ActionsProject 2025Conservative Groupspopular voteelection votesPresident BidenSwing StatesPresidential RaceTax ReformObamacarePolitical CapitalBiden-HarrisIllegal Border https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442292/weekend-edition-or-pritzker-reacts-to-trump-election-wont-share-political-aspirations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442292_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442292_video_v3.mp4 Weekend Edition | Pritzker Reacts to Trump Election, Won’t Share Political Aspirations Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he’s disappointed in Tuesday’s election outcome with Donald Trump retaking the White House, but he is prepared for what may come. While Illinois went to Vice President Kamala Harris 53% to 45%, Trump did win most of the state’s counties. Regardless, Trump swept swing states and captured the necessary Electoral College votes and the popular vote. Republicans also captured the U.S. Senate and are predicted to hold onto the House, with several dozen races still to be decided nationwide. “Donald Trump will be our next president. He won the election and we must all be willing to work together for the common good,” Pritzker said Thursday. 2024-11-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Donald TrumpJB PritzkerIllinois politicsKamala Harriselection outcomeIllinois governmentRepublican Partyvoter turnoutelection analysispolitical landscapeGovernor PritzkerDemocratic PartyIllinois legislatureTrump ElectionIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442293/federal-judge-rules-ils-gun-and-magazine-ban-unconstitutional-stays-ruling-for-30-days https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442293_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442293_video_v3.mp4 Federal judge rules IL's gun and magazine ban unconstitutional, stays ruling for 30 days Greg Bishop breaks down some of the findings from federal Judge Stephen McGlynn's ruling against Illinois' gun and magazine ban issued Friday. Read more and find the order here: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_69fb718a-9e19-11ef-84aa-1752fce23799.html 2024-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 305 IllinoisGun BanMagazine BanFederal JudgeStephen McGlynnSecond AmendmentProtect Illinois Communities ActGun rightsGun controlCourt Ruling https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442294/californians-crack-down-on-theft-drug-crime-replace-los-angeles-district-attorney https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442294_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442294_video_v3.mp4 Californians Crack Down on Theft, Drug Crime, Replace Los Angeles District Attorney Californians voted by wide margins to crack down on theft and drug crime, passing Proposition 36 and replacing Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon with former U.S. federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman. Prop. 36, which passed with the support of 70.4% of voters as of the time of publication, allows for prosecutors to pursue felony charges for serial thieves and major drug crimes after Prop. 47, passed in 2014, made many only chargeable as misdemeanors that would be rarely prosecuted. Prop. 36 also created a new class of crime called “treatment-mandated felony” that would allow individuals to complete mental health or substance abuse treatment instead of going to prison; this portion of the measure is targeted at the state’s homeless population, which includes many individuals who refuse services and treatment for addictions and disorders. 2024-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 333 CaliforniaProposition 36Proposition 47Los AngelesCrime RateOaklandGavin NewsomAlameda Countycrime ratepolice chasesOakland NAACPPrice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442295/more-undercover-video-shown-during-madigans-corruption-trial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442295_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442295_video_v3.mp4 More undercover video shown during Madigan's corruption trial The Center Square's Illinois associate editor Greg Bishop and reporter Jim Talamonti talk about the ongoing corruption trial against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, including new undercover video prosecutors revealed this week. 2024-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 717 Michael Madigancorruption trialComEd FourMike McClainIllinois HouseComEdMike MadiganMcLainAmar Bachupatronage systemIllinoisprosecutorMadigan trialThe Center Squareelection night https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442296/trumps-agenda-expected-to-clash-with-pritzkers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442296_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442296_video_v3.mp4 Trump's agenda expected to clash with Pritzker's Greg Bishop reviews post-election comments from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and shares some of a conversation with Republican state Rep. Dan Caulkins about the results. 2024-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 988 Illinois politicsJB PritzkerDonald TrumpElectionDan Caulkinspolitical shiftIllinoisTrump administrationSenateHouseTransportation grantDemocratic PartyIllinois in FocusImmigration lawssanctuary state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442297/in-pennsylvania-trump-takes-the-whole-ball-of-wax https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442297_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442297_video_v3.mp4 In Pennsylvania, Trump Takes ‘The Whole Ball of Wax' Donald Trump took back Pennsylvania’s 19 electoral college votes early Wednesday after an intense campaigning schedule centered on the commonwealth. Multiple media outlets called the race for the former president with just over 95% of the ballots counted. At time of publication, he led Vice President Kamala Harris by more than 193,000 votes. Or, as Trump said himself during a rally in Reading on Monday, “If we win Pennsylvania, we win the whole ball of wax.” Trump clinched the 270 needed to win early Wednesday morning. The Associated Press made its call at 5:34 a.m. Eastern on the strength of winning battleground Wisconsin. 2024-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 428 Pennsylvania electionDonald TrumpKamala Harris2020 electionAssociated PressSwing statesElection NightPennsylvaniavoting analysiseconomic policyMar-a-Lago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442298/this-program-makes-ai-writing-undetectable-what-does-that-mean-for-cheating https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442298_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442298_video_v3.mp4 This Program Makes AI Writing Undetectable. What Does That Mean for Cheating? With the rising popularity of generative artificial intelligence, which allows users to enter prompts or questions and receive text or answers, students can cheat in ways they couldn’t just a few years ago, and now they can do it even better with programs like StealthGPT. As Chalkboard has reported, cheating services have also risen in popularity. These services offer the technology to students in a gray market where cheating services are explicitly offered to students while technically prohibited in an app’s terms of service or policies. 2024-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 551 AI writingStealth GPTacademic honestycontent detectioncheatingArtificial intelligenceAI writing toolsAcademic integrityChalkboard News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442299/mccormick-clinging-to-lead-amid-republican-sweep https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442299_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442299_video_v3.mp4 McCormick Clinging to Lead Amid Republican Sweep Nearly 24 hours after polls closed across Pennsylvania, voters still don’t know who their next U.S. senator will be. As of 4 p.m., Republican Dave McCormick clings to a 31,000-vote lead, with 98% of ballots counted, according to The Associated Press. State returns show just under 6.8 million voters cast a ballot in the race out of 9 million registered. McCormick’s performance is an outlier result given the strong performance of other Republican candidates for statewide office, all led by President-elect Donald Trump’s three-point upset. 2024-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 303 Dave MccormickBob CaseyPennsylvaniaSenate RaceElectionsVoter TurnoutVote CountingDonald TrumpKamala HarrisRepublican https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442300/illinois-legislators-hear-challenges-facing-substance-use-treatment-providers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442300_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442300_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators hear challenges facing substance use treatment providers Illinois state Reps. Lindsey LaPointe Camille Lilly talk about difficulties in expansion with providers. 2024-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 IllinoisLindsey LaPointeCamille LillySubstance Use DisorderTreatmentRecoveryAdministrative BurdenFinancial BarriersHarm ReductionShoestring BudgetsRed Tape https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442301/trump-illinois-agendas-could-clash-with-tax-funds-involved https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442301_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442301_video_v3.mp4 Trump, Illinois agendas could clash with tax funds involved Separately, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, discuss the expected conflict between the incoming Trump administration and the state of Illinois which is dominated by Democratic politics. 2024-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 115 J.B. PritzkerDan CaulkinsDonald TrumpIllinoisfederal fundsstate politicsTrump administrationpolitical actionstate government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442302/what-goes-into-your-credit-score https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442302_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442302_video_v3.mp4 What Goes Into Your Credit Score? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss credit scores on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 527 credit scorecredit historybuilding creditfinancial literacyOrphe DivounguyChris Krugyoung Americanscredit inquiriespersonal finance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442303/pritzker-reacts-to-trump-election-wont-share-political-aspirations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442303_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442303_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker reacts to Trump election, won’t share political aspirations Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker reacts to Donald Trump's election and answers a question about his political aspirations for a third term as governor or possibly the presidency. 2024-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 124 J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpIllinois Governorpolitical aspirationselectionspolitical future https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442304/following-slaying-of-chicago-police-officer-officials-say-city-has-gun-problem https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442304_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442304_video_v3.mp4 Following slaying of Chicago police officer, officials say city has 'gun problem' Greg Bishop reviews a news conference featuring Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling and Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx about charges against a suspect in the shooting death Chicago police officer Enrique Martinez. 2024-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 602 Enrique MartinezChicago PoliceLarry SnellingKim FoxxDarian McMillianpre-trial releasegun violencegun legislationcrimegun controlChicagolaw enforcementgovernmentofficial eventIllinois in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442305/illinois-legislators-discuss-trump-effect-on-policy-politics https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442305_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442305_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators discuss Trump effect on policy, politics Greg Bishop shares separate conversations with Illinois state Reps. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, and La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, about the election of former President Donald Trump to be the next Commander in Chief. 2024-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1087 Donald TrumpAdam NiemergLa Shawn K. FordIllinoisIllinois StatehousePolitical AnalysisRepublican PartyDemocratic Partystate legislatureIllinois governmentState House electionpolitical analysislegislative sessionimmigration policyAmerican politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442306/madigan-mcclain-hear-cooperating-witness-testimony-during-corruption-trial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442306_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442306_video_v3.mp4 Madigan, McClain hear cooperating witness testimony during corruption trial Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain separately enter the federal court building in Chicago Nov. 7, 2024. 2024-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Michael MadiganMichael McClainCorruption TrialFederal CourtChicagoIllinois House SpeakerCooperating WitnessTestimonyCriminal Trial https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442307/biaws-greg-lane-washington-voters-choosing-to-protect-natural-gas-has-national-impacts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442307_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442307_video_v3.mp4 BIAW’s Greg Lane: Washington Voters Choosing to ‘Protect Natural Gas’ Has National Impacts In initial Tuesday night returns, Initiative 2066, which aims to ensure natural gas remains an energy choice in Washington state, was leading by a margin of 51.2% to 48.7%. I-2066 is one of four initiatives backed by the conservative political group Let's Go Washington. Tuesday night's slim lead was enough for supporters to say they were "confident" of victory. "I think the margin looks good right now and we'll end up winning," said Greg Lane, Vice President of the Building Industry Association of Washington, in a Tuesday night interview with The Center Square. 2024-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 Greg LaneBuilding Industry Association of WashingtonNatural GasEnergy PolicyInitiative 2066Washington stateVotersEnergy choicePolicy debatesHome builders https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442308/hurricane-helenes-aftermath-swannanoa-north-carolina https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442308_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442308_video_v3.mp4 Hurricane Helene's Aftermath: Swannanoa, North Carolina After Hurricane Helene brought severe flooding to Swannanoa, North Carolina, residents faced a need for clean drinking water. Samaritan’s Purse, an international relief organization, quickly set up a water filtration system that produces up to 4,000 gallons of clean water daily. 2024-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 Hurricane HeleneSwannanoaNorth CarolinaSamaritan's Pursewater filtrationdisaster reliefclean waterflood relief https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442309/illinois-legislators-brace-for-trump-presidency-with-democrat-statehouse-control https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442309_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442309_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators brace for Trump presidency with Democrat statehouse control Separately, Illinois state Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, and state Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, react to the election of former President Donald Trump and the expectation that Democrats will maintain power of the Illinois General Assembly. 2024-11-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 309 Adam NiemergLa Shawn FordIllinois electionsTrump administrationimmigration policysanctuary citiescourt systemopen borderPresident TrumpdemocratsIllinois State RepThe Center SquarePolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442310/houston-certification-fraud-charges-could-affect-teachers-in-other-states https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442310_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442310_video_v3.mp4 Houston Certification Fraud Charges Could Affect Teachers in Other States After charges were announced against administrators and test proctors allegedly involved in a fraudulent teacher certification scheme, state agencies said they would follow law enforcement's lead to ensure teachers are properly licensed. The Texas Education Agency and the Arizona Department of Education have said that they will cooperate with law enforcement and state boards of education to take action if necessary after the Harris County District Attorney’s office said up to 400 teachers were fraudulently certified. As Chalkboard previously reported, the lucrative scheme allegedly involved several administrators and a basketball coach from Houston Independent School District. The administrators allegedly took teacher certification tests for teachers while bribed test proctors looked the other way. 2024-11-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 410 Teacher CertificationHouston ISDfraud chargeseducation agencylaw enforcementHouston certificationstate boardEducation in FocusAlena CardinaleBrennan Clancyteacher certification https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442311/is-a-silver-tsunami-going-to-bring-down-house-prices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442311_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442311_video_v3.mp4 Is a 'Silver Tsunami' Going to Bring Down House Prices? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the potential economic impacts of the Baby Boomer generation aging out of the housing market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-11-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 439 Silver TsunamiHousing marketBaby Boomershouse pricesmortgage ratesChris KrugOrphe DivounguyEmpty nestersnew constructionfinancial crisis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442312/lets-go-washington-founder-reflects-on-ballot-efforts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442312_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442312_video_v3.mp4 'Let's Go Washington' Founder Reflects on Ballot Efforts Washington voters have chosen to keep the state's controversial cap-and-trade program that critics say substantially raised fuel prices while generating billions of dollars, ostensibly to fight climate change. Initiative 2117, which would have repealed the Climate Commitment Act passed by lawmakers in 2021, was rejected by 61.7% of voters in Tuesday night returns. Just over 38% of voters supported the measure. Tuesday night results for Initiative 2109 show the measure to repeal the capital gains tax is failing by a wide enough margin for backers of the measure to declare defeat. As of Tuesday night, 63.2% of returned ballots voted against the measure, and 36.8% voted in favor. "This one is ugly," said Brian Heywood of Let's Go Washington during a Tuesday night election event in Kirkland. I-2109 was one of four initiatives on the Nov. 5 ballot backed by Heywood's organization. "Apparently a lot of people want to pay an income tax," said Heywood in gest as the crowd of supporters booed. 2024-11-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 109 Brian HeywoodLet's Go WashingtonWashington statecost of livinggas taxtaxesOlympiastate governmentClimate Commitment Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442313/madigan-and-codefendant-mcclain-arrive-for-corruption-trial-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442313_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442313_video_v3.mp4 Madigan and codefendant McClain arrive for corruption trial in Chicago Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain separately arrive to the federal court building in Chicago Wednesday Nov. 6, 2024. 2024-11-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Michael MadiganMichael McClaincorruption trialChicagofederal court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442314/illinois-advisory-millionaire-surcharge-question-on-way-toward-approval https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442314_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442314_video_v3.mp4 Illinois’ advisory millionaire surcharge question on way toward approval Greg Bishop reviews some of the unofficial tallys from Tuesday's elections in Illinois, including who gets Illinois 19 Electoral College votes, congressional seats, the expected outcome of three non binding statewide referendum and local questions about splitting the state in two. 2024-11-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 824 IllinoisIllinois electionState Referendumsvoter turnoutelection resultsCook CountyRepublicanDemocratProperty TaxPension ReformBudget DeficitSmall BusinessesChicagoNon-binding referendumelectoral college https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442315/donald-trump-declared-president-elect https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442315_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442315_video_v3.mp4 Donald Trump Declared President-Elect Greg Bishop reviews some of the numbers from Tuesday's General Election where former President Donald Trump made history by being the second former President to win two nonconsecutive terms to the White House. 2024-11-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 893 Donald Trump2024 electionelection resultspolitical analysispolitical victoryJoe BidenKamala HarrisGOP Conventionmail-in ballotsCapitol riotIllinois politicsJD Vancemigrant crisisJB Pritzkermass deportation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442316/trump-up-in-georgia-senate-republicans-pick-up-a-seat https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442316_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442316_video_v3.mp4 Trump Up in Georgia, Senate Republicans Pick Up a Seat Get the latest election updates at TheCenterSquare.com as we report on former President Trump’s lead in Georgia and a significant victory for Senate Republicans with the gain of a new seat. 2024-11-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 74 Donald TrumpGeorgiaSenate RepublicansSenate DemocratsElection ResultsElection NightSwing StatesUS SenatePolitical NewsGoverning https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442317/georgia-south-carolina-kentucky-and-indiana-polls-closed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442317_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442317_video_v3.mp4 Georgia, South Carolina, Kentucky, & Indiana Polls Closed Stay updated with the latest election news at TheCenterSquare.com. Stay up to date with all the election news tonight and the following days at TheCenterSquare.com. 2024-11-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Election NightGeorgiaSouth CarolinaKentuckyIndianaPolls closingElection resultsElectoral VotesDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442318/election-2024-washington-state-initiatives-and-races-take-center-stage https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442318_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442318_video_v3.mp4 Election 2024: Washington State Initiatives & Races Take Center Stage Vice President Harris is almost certain to carry the state of Washington, but there are several state initiatives that citizens of Washington should keep an eye on. 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 90 Washington StateElection 2024Kamala HarrisCarbon TaxCapital Gains TaxLong-Term CareNatural GasBob FergusonDave ReichertGovernor race https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442319/election-2024-georgia-is-a-toss-up-but-trump-has-led-in-polls https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442319_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442319_video_v3.mp4 Election 2024: Georgia is a Toss-Up, but Trump Has Led in Polls Contrasting as much as party colors and platforms, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris spent Sunday barnstorming for votes and support among those still yet to cast a ballot for America’s president. Across the country and particularly in battleground states, there’s been significant turnout for early in-person and absentee voting. Trump, clad in his signature red hat titled Make America Great Again, opened with an outdoor rally in the borough of Lititz, Pa., population just more than 9,000 in Lancaster County. From there it was on to Kinston, an eastern North Carolina town of about 20,000, where the hat was black and the message atop it the same. His evening was to conclude in Macon, the heart of Georgia with population of more than 150,000. 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 Donald TrumpKamala HarrisGeorgiaElection 2024Presidential RaceElection NightEarly VotingSwing StatePolitical PollingUS House RacesTax LawUS ElectionsElyse Apel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442320/election-2024-expect-to-have-north-carolina-called-on-election-night https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442320_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442320_video_v3.mp4 Election 2024: Expect to Have North Carolina Called On Election Night Donald Trump is the slight pick over Kamala Harris and Josh Stein overwhelmingly over Mark Robinson in the final sampling released Monday from the East Carolina University Center for Survey Research. Trump, the former Republican president, led the Democratic vice president 49%-47%. Stein, the Democratic attorney general, led the Republican lieutenant governor 55%-40%. 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 Donald TrumpKamala HarrisElection NightNorth CarolinaJosh SteinMark RobinsonElection PollsGubernatorial RaceVoter TurnoutPresidential ElectionElection Results https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442321/election-2024-nevadas-electoral-influence-could-decide-the-presidency https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442321_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442321_video_v3.mp4 Election 2024: Nevada's Electoral Influence Could Decide the Presidency The race to the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the presidency will be determined by voters in seven key swings states. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are in a virtual dead heat, according to the latest polling, with outcomes in Pennsylvania (19 electoral votes), Georgia (16), North Carolina (16), Michigan (15), Wisconsin (10), Arizona (11) and Nevada (6) at the top of candidates' minds. 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 131 NevadaElection 2024Electoral CollegeDonald TrumpKamala HarrisSenate RaceJackie RosenSam BrownIndependent VotersSwing StateVotingElectionVoters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442322/election-2024-gearing-up-for-a-long-election-night-in-arizona https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442322_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442322_video_v3.mp4 Election 2024: Gearing up for a Long Election night in Arizona New election integrity laws may extend the count well into the night as a tight race nationally takes center stage. Arizona has seen a decline in early voting compared to recent years, with only 51.7% of registered voters voting early - about 300,000 less voters than in the 2020 general election, according to data compiled by Uplift from Arizona county recorder offices. Most notable is the drop in registered Democrats voting early. In 2020, 36.5% of early voters were Democrats. 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 119 ArizonaElection 2024Election LawsVoter TurnoutUS Senate RaceHouse RacesMaricopa CountyDonald TrumpKamala HarrisEarly Voting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442323/good-morning-former-speaker-says-heading-into-corruption-trial-tuesday https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442323_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442323_video_v3.mp4 'Good morning,' former speaker says heading into corruption trial Tuesday Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan enters the federal court building in Chicago Tuesday morning, Nov. 5, 2024 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 Michael Madigancorruption trialIllinois Housefederal courtChicago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442324/election-2024-wisconsin-could-have-to-wait-until-early-wednesday-for-statewide-results https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442324_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442324_video_v3.mp4 Election 2024: Wisconsin Could Have to Wait Until Early Wednesday for Statewide Results Milwaukee and 34 other Wisconsin jurisdictions will have a central count location for absentee ballots, meaning all of the ballots in those spots will be counted collectively and added to unofficial voting counts after the Election Day in-person votes. Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe said Tuesday morning that means those results could arrive in the early morning hours of Wednesday. In all, 1.6 million voters cast in-person and requested mail-in absentee votes in the state. As of Tuesday morning, Milwaukee reported that 106,750 absentee ballots had been returned in the city. Those can still be returned before 8 p.m. Tuesday to be counted. 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 162 WisconsinElection 2024Absentee BallotsMeagan WolfeMilwaukeePresidential RaceUS Senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442325/election-2024-expect-a-long-night-and-close-race-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442325_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442325_video_v3.mp4 Election 2024: Expect a Long Night & Close Race in Pennsylvania Statewide elections in Pennsylvania as well as national races remain in a dead heat as election workers start the monumental task of counting the mail in votes. Expect a long night and close race. 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 93 PennsylvaniaElection 2024Swing StatesMail-in BallotsBob Casey Jr.Dave MccormickUS SenateVoter FraudVoting TurnoutPresidential Race https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442326/election-2024-over-33-million-michiganders-have-cast-a-ballot-doj-to-monitor-polling-places https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442326_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442326_video_v3.mp4 Election 2024: Over 3.3 Million Michiganders Have Cast a Ballot; DOJ to Monitor Polling Places Nearly half of active registered Michigan voters have already cast a ballot in the 2024 General Election, with more than 2.1 million absentee ballots returned and 1.2 ballots cast during early voting as of Monday night. “All the trends we are seeing indicate we are on pace to see another high turnout election with voters all across the state enthusiastic and engaged,” Secretary of State Joceyln Benson said. “I want to thank Michigan’s clerks and election workers–all of whom have done an exceptional job managing the early voting sites, setting up counting boards to preprocess mail-in ballots, and making sure the voting process runs smoothly and securely.” 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 92 MichiganElection 2024Absentee ballotsEarly votingJocelyn BensonMichigan Bureau of ElectionsElissa SlotkinMike RogersVoter turnoutUS Senate raceRegistered voters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442327/finish-line-in-sight-for-harris-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442327_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442327_video_v3.mp4 Finish Line in Sight for Harris, Trump Donald Trump and Kamala Harris closed their Election Day eve rally schedules more than 700 miles apart. For voters, it might as well be a million. Harris, the nation’s second-in-command, spent her day crisscrossing Pennsylvania in one final push to court Democratic and independent voters in a state considered crucial to victory on Tuesday. It’s been 106 days since President Joe Biden withdrew from the race after a debate against Republican challenger Trump laid bare the cognitive decline many critics argue his team fought hard to hide. 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 147 Donald TrumpKamala Harris2024 electionvoter turnoutearly votingblack votershispanic voterselection resultsJoe Bidenpolitical analysisCasey HarperGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442328/race-to-270-trump-harris-in-dead-heat-as-america-votes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442328_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442328_video_v3.mp4 Race to 270: Trump, Harris in Dead Heat as America Votes The Center Square's Casey Harper discusses election day 2024 out of Washington D.C. The race to the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the presidency will be determined by voters in seven key swings states. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are in a virtual dead heat, according to the latest polling, with outcomes in Pennsylvania (19 electoral votes), Georgia (16), North Carolina (16), Michigan (15), Wisconsin (10), Arizona (11) and Nevada (6) at the top of candidates' minds. 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 119 Donald TrumpKamala HarrisUS Election 2024Swing StatesElectoral CollegeAmerican VotingSenate RaceHouse of Representatives https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442329/analyst-no-wonder-illinois-projects-dollar222-billion-in-deficits-over-five-years https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442329_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442329_video_v3.mp4 Analyst: No wonder Illinois projects $22.2 billion in deficits over five years Greg Bishop shares a conversation with Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski about the Illinois Governor's Office of Management and Budget releasing a five-year projection showing the state spending $10 billion more with billions in deficits by 2030. 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 896 Illinoisbudget deficitJB Pritzkerstate financesTed Dabrowskistate budgetproperty taxtax revenuespending controleconomic developmentMedicaid spendingbudget spendingGovernor PritzkerWirepointstaxpayers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442330/madigan-didnt-want-to-pay-ousted-staffer https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442330_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442330_video_v3.mp4 Madigan didn't want to pay ousted staffer Greg Bishop airs some of the latest audio federal prosecutors released in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain. 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 596 Michael MadiganMichael McClainKevin Quinnsexual harassmentaudio recordingtrialPolitical CorruptionWiretapped Phone CallUS v MadiganMarty QuinnMike McClean https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442331/control-of-presidency-and-congress-up-for-grabs-in-todays-election https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442331_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442331_video_v3.mp4 Control of Presidency and Congress up for grabs in today's election On Election day, the Center Square's Illinois Associate Editor Greg Bishop and D.C. Bureau Reporter Casey Harper discuss the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump and what's at stake in congressional races. 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 715 Kamala HarrisDonald TrumpElection DaySenate racesHouse racespresidential electionswing statesDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyGreg BishopCasey HarperThe Center SquareUkraineIsraelJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442332/report-these-states-ranked-highest-for-letting-students-transfer-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442332_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442332_video_v3.mp4 Report: These States Ranked Highest for Letting Students Transfer Schools A new report from Reason Foundation ranks every state’s open enrollment laws, which allow students to transfer from their assigned public school to other public schools with open seats. Reason Foundation, a libertarian public policy group, found that Arizona, Idaho, Oklahoma, Utah and West Virginia had the best laws for students hoping to transfer to a different school. The report also examined other key areas, including inter-district transfers and which states charged students tuition. Jude Schwalbach, the study's chief author and senior policy analyst at Reason Foundation, told Chalkboard that open enrollment is part of school choice. 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 447 Reason Foundationopen enrollmentschool choicepublic schoolsstate rankingstudent transfereducation policyschool districtstuition ratesEliana CournotBrennan ClaryFairview ParkFall Church https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442333/hurricane-helenes-aftermath-old-fort-north-carolina https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442333_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442333_video_v3.mp4 Hurricane Helene’s Aftermath: Old Fort, North Carolina Amy Davis's small business, Davis Country Store and Café in Old Fort, cooked food for the community in the days after Hurricane Helene reached western North Carolina. Since then the store has acted as an aid distribution center, providing water, propane and other essentials to the community in addition to meals. In the three weeks after the storm, Davis estimates over 23,000 free meals were served to the community. Her family also established the Davis Relief Fund, a nonprofit that provides "relief cabins" as temporary housing for those in need. 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 92 Hurricane HeleneAmy DavisDavis Country StoreOld Fort North CarolinaDisaster ReliefCommunity SupportDavis Relief FundServing MealsAid DistributionTemporary Housing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442334/pritzker-budget-office-projects-dollar222-billion-in-deficits-over-five-years https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442334_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442334_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker budget office projects $22.2 billion in deficits over five years Wednesday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker discussed budgeting principles when asked about Chicago's finances. Monday, Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski reacts to a Governor's Office of Management and Budget report released Friday showing the state with billions in annual deficits over the next five years. 2024-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 169 J.B. PritzkerTed DabrowskiIllinois budgetbudget deficitgovernment spendingIllinoistax revenue https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442335/hurricane-helenes-aftermath-erwin-tennessee https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442335_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442335_video_v3.mp4 Hurricane Helene’s Aftermath: Erwin, Tennessee Jeff Simmons, a deacon at Riverview Baptist Church in Erwin, Tennessee, gives The Center Square a tour of the damage done by Hurricane Helene. The church flooded during Hurricane Helene, and a back section of the church washed away. The church is located near a section of Interstate 26 that collapsed during the storm. 2024-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Hurricane HeleneErwin TennesseeFlood DamageRiverview Baptist ChurchNatural DisasterChurchCommunity SupportJeff SimmonsInterstate 26 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442336/should-the-fed-cut-interest-rates-again-in-november https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442336_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442336_video_v3.mp4 Should the Fed Cut Interest Rates Again in November? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 858 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyinflationjobs reportfederal reserveUS economyeconomic policyunemployment ratewage growthfiscal policygovernment spendingJerome Powellelection daylabor market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442337/california-regulator-to-quietly-make-flying-shipping-driving-more-expensive https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442337_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442337_video_v3.mp4 California Regulator to Quietly Make Flying, Shipping, Driving More Expensive A California regulatory agency says it won’t release new information on a new carbon credit proposal that it said earlier could raise the cost of each gallon of gasoline by 35 cents next year, and significantly raise the costs of goods shipped through California, and airline tickets leaving or entering California. The California Air Resources Board is voting on November 8 on whether or not to adopt more stringent requirements for its Low Carbon Fuel Standard program, by which the state uses a system of credits and deficits to reward or punish producers that make fuel better or worse than the rising “clean” standard.” While the current LCFS guidelines aim for a 20% reduction in carbon intensity by 2030 compared to 2010, the proposed amendments would aim for a 90% reduction by 2045, thereby necessitating much steeper cuts. 2024-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 434 California regulatorfuel pricesgasoline costfuellow carbon fuelCalifornia portsJet fuelrefinery regulationsgasoline pricesGavin NewsomNevadaArizonaDavid MastioKenneth Schruppfuel shortages https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442338/old-fort-nc-shifting-from-immediate-recovery-to-cold-weather-preparation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442338_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442338_video_v3.mp4 Old Fort, NC Shifting from Immediate Recovery to Cold Weather Preparation Amy Davis's small business, Davis Country Store and Café in Old Fort, cooked food for the community in the days after Hurricane Helene reached western North Carolina. Since then the store has acted as an aid distribution center, providing water, propane and other essentials to the community in addition to meals. 2024-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 Old FortNorth CarolinaHurricane HeleneCold weatheraid distributionDavis Country StoreAmy Davis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442339/how-the-davis-country-store-and-cafe-in-old-fort-nc-started-feeding-the-town https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442339_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442339_video_v3.mp4 How the Davis Country Store and Cafe in Old Fort, NC Started Feeding the Town Amy Davis's small business, Davis Country Store and Café in Old Fort, cooked food for the community in the days after Hurricane Helene reached western North Carolina. In the three weeks after the storm, Davis estimates over 23,000 free meals were served to the community. 2024-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 96 Davis Country StoreOld FortHurricane HeleneNorth CarolinaFeeding CommunityFree Meals https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442340/old-fort-cafe-owners-started-providing-food-now-providing-housing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442340_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442340_video_v3.mp4 Old Fort Cafe Owners Started Providing Food, Now Providing Housing Amy Davis's small business, Davis Country Store and Café in Old Fort, cooked food for the community in the days after Hurricane Helene reached western North Carolina. Her family has since established the Davis Relief Fund, a nonprofit that provides "relief cabins" as temporary housing for those in need. 2024-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 131 Amy DavisDavis Country StoreDavis Relief FundHurricane HeleneNonprofitFood and HousingDisaster ReliefOld FortNorth CarolinaDonationsCommunity Support https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442341/madigan-and-mcclain-enter-federal-court-building-in-chicago-monday https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442341_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442341_video_v3.mp4 Madigan and McClain enter federal court building in Chicago Monday Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain enter the federal court building in Chicago Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, to continue their corruption trial. 2024-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 16 Michael MadiganMichael McClainCorruption TrialFederal CourtChicagoIllinois GovernmentCourt CaseLegal ProceedingsPolitical CorruptionTrial https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442342/report-illinois-could-have-dollar5-billion-deficit-by-2030 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442342_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442342_video_v3.mp4 Report: Illinois could have $5 billion deficit by 2030 Greg Bishop reviews a recent report from the Illinois Governor's Office of Management and Budget that details a growing deficit over five years to be more than $5 billion in the red by 2030. He also reviews the various metrics of Illinois' ranking in the Tax Foundation's state competitiveness rankings. 2024-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 588 Illinois deficitIllinois financesIllinois EconomyIllinoisIllinois BudgetTax Foundationtax competitivenessFiscal PolicyJB Pritzkerbalanced budgetsproperty taxmillionaire taxBishop On AirTed Dabrowski https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442343/more-than-21-million-illinois-voters-have-already-cast-their-ballots https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442343_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442343_video_v3.mp4 More than 2.1 million Illinois voters have already cast their ballots Greg Bishop reviews the latest early voting totals from the Illinois State Board of Elections and reviews severa nonbinding referendum the state's voters are being asked to sound off on. 2024-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 853 early votingIllinois State Board ElectionsIllinois electionIllinois referendumvoter informationmail-in ballotgeneral electionselection dayelection dataCook CountyChicago school boardproperty tax reliefethics reformDonald TrumpKamala Harris https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442344/harris-trump-jockey-for-trust-amid-flaming-rhetoric https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442344_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442344_video_v3.mp4 Harris, Trump Jockey for Trust Amid Flaming Rhetoric Every four years, Americans make a choice between the two candidates they most trust to lead the nation. On the surface, it’s Republican or Democrat. In decades past, it’s been budget hawk or big spender. In centuries past, it’s been isolationist or globalist. But in 2024, it’s fascism or communism. At least, that’s the messaging neither candidate strayed far from during highly anticipated speeches on Tuesday. 2024-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 542 Donald TrumpKamala HarrisPennsylvaniaelection campaignpolitical speechimmigration policyswing statevoterselectionseconomyimmigrationreproductive rightsTrumpHarris https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442345/newsoms-proposes-dollar420m-new-subsidy-for-hollywood-amid-california-budget-cuts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442345_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442345_video_v3.mp4 Newsom’s Proposes $420M New Subsidy for Hollywood Amid California Budget Cuts California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his plan to more than double the state’s tax credits for film and television, aiming to raise the refundable credit by $420 million. The state’s own studies have found half of the projects that apply for but don’t get film subsidies end up staying anyway. In 2023, Newsom made the program a refundable credit, meaning that if the credits exceed owed taxes, a recipient gets cash from the state. 2024-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 322 Gavin NewsomHollywoodCaliforniaBudget Cutsfilm subsidytax creditseconomic impactMotion Picture Associationeconomic analysisrefund tax creditsNew SubsidyDavid MastioKenneth SchrupCalifornia in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442346/trump-harris-hit-the-home-stretch https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442346_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442346_video_v3.mp4 Trump, Harris Hit the Home Stretch Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are locked in a tight race with Election Day right around the corner. Trump hosted a rally at Madison Square Garden Sunday night, riffing off the fiery crowd and hitting on a range of topics in his typical style. The same day, Harris spoke at a lively rally of her own in Philadelphia in the key swing state of Pennsylvania. 2024-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 391 Donald TrumpKamala Harriselection dayearly votingswing stateselection pollingelection analysisDan McCalebCasey Arberpolls https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442347/court-says-virginia-can-remove-noncitizens-from-voter-rolls-fraudulent-voter-registrations-in-pa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442347_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442347_video_v3.mp4 Court Says Virginia Can Remove ‘Noncitizens’ From Voter Rolls, Fraudulent Voter Registrations in PA Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are locked in a tight race with Election Day right around the corner. The U.S. Supreme Court has granted Virginia’s emergency request to keep “noncitizens” off voter rolls, Attorney General Jason Miyares announced Wednesday morning via a social media post. Democrats and Republicans are battling in races around the country for majorities in the U.S. House and Senate, but with just days until Election Day, who will get control is still up for grabs. And more... 2024-11-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442348/weekend-edition-or-voter-confidence-rattled-after-voting-machines-malfunction-across-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442348_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442348_video_v3.mp4 Weekend Edition | Voter Confidence Rattled After Voting Machines Malfunction Across Illinois Voter confidence has been shaken with voting machines malfunctioning in several Illinois jurisdictions. In McLean County, 34 ballots were placed in what the County Clerk Kathy Michael called “an emergency bin,” which is located underneath the voting machine used to tabulate ballots. At the Eastland Mall, an early voting location, the machine “glitched” for 30 minutes. Affected voter Wayne Henrichs called the clerk's office after putting his ballot in the bin and was connected with an assistant county clerk. “She indicated that they [the ballots in the emergency bin] are considered mail in ballots and they will be counted on election day rather than being counted early,” said Henrichs. 2024-11-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinois2024 electionEarly votingElection DayMail-in BallotsIllinois State Board of ElectionsIllinois PoliticsVoter registrationChicagoBrandon JohnsonKim FoxMichael MadiganJB PritzkerWill CousineauLocal referendum https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442349/fbi-drop-box-arson-investigation-continues-as-wa-law-enforcement-step-up-patrols https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442349_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442349_video_v3.mp4 FBI Drop Box Arson Investigation Continues as WA Law Enforcement Step up Patrols The FBI continues to investigate Monday’s arson that destroyed hundreds of election ballots inside a Vancouver, Wash., drop box. An incendiary device was also dropped next to a Portland drop box, but fire suppression built into the box put out the flames before any major damage. Multnomah County election officials reported only three ballots were damaged. Joni McAnally, communications specialist at the Clark County Manager's Office, told The Center Square via email that the Vancouver drop box was also equipped with fire suppression, “but it did not work as it should have." 2024-11-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1498 ballot box arsonFBI investigationelection securitypolitical terrorismVancouver WashingtonPortland Oregonincendiary deviceWashington Statestate governmentcriminal justicevote wa.govjudicial discretioncourt alternative programdomestic violencemisdemeanor charges https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442350/appointed-chicago-school-board-president-out-after-vetting-questions-raised https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442350_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442350_video_v3.mp4 Appointed Chicago school board president out after vetting questions raised Greg Bishop reviews the fallout from comments made on social media by Mitchell Johnson, who was appointed to be president of the Chicago Board of Education by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. 2024-11-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 706 Mitchell L. Ikenna JohnsonChicago School BoardBrandon Johnsonsocial media postsanti-semitismChicagoSchool BoardPolitical AppointmentapologyIllinois ElectionsChicago teachers union https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442351/what-could-come-up-during-illinois-fall-veto-session https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442351_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442351_video_v3.mp4 What could come up during Illinois' fall veto session? Greg Bishop reviews some of what has recently been discussed around fall veto session for the Illinois General Assembly, which comes the week after the Nov. 5 election. 2024-11-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 651 IllinoisVeto SessionJB PritzkerPension ReformState Senator Robert MartwickState LegislatureLabor UnionChicago pensionChapin RoseimmigrationBorder PatrolJohn CurranIllinois politicstax creditsIllinois in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442352/testimony-highlights-madigans-influence-in-getting-do-nothing-jobs-for-associates https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442352_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442352_video_v3.mp4 Testimony highlights Madigan's influence in getting do-nothing jobs for associates Greg Bishop talks with Jim Talamonti about this past week's testimony in the case charging former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain with corruption. 2024-11-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1054 Michael MadiganMichael McClainIllinoisfederal corruptionJim TalamontiComEdAT&Tcorruption trialTom O'NeillPatrick CotterKevin Quinnlobbying firmMadigan teamDanny SolisIllinois Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442353/fraudulent-voter-registrations-seized-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442353_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442353_video_v3.mp4 Fraudulent Voter Registrations Seized in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania election workers flagged 2,500 voter registrations dropped off Monday in Lancaster County for suspected fraud. In a press conference Friday, elected officials and investigators with the attorney general's office said 60% of the applications reviewed so far have been deemed illegitimate. The registrations in question were delivered in two batches. Ray D’Agostino, vice chairman of the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners, said workers noticed similar handwriting and signatures on stacks of applications. Law enforcement stepped in soon after. 2024-11-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 475 PennsylvaniaVoter registrationFraudulent registrationsLancaster CountyElection workersMail-in ballotsErie CountyBucks Countyelection boardRepublican campaignDonald Trump campaignfraudulent voter registration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442354/do-amish-vote-that-depends https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442354_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442354_video_v3.mp4 Do Amish Vote? That Depends With only two weeks left until the presidential election, Amish communities are experiencing déjà vu. That is because efforts are higher than ever to encourage voting among a population that’s traditionally refrained from doing so. Historically, the Amish are family-centric, with religious and cultural traditions that shape their political views. Their faith-based convictions regarding violence, power and political engagement often keep them away from the polls. 2024-11-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 205 AmishvotingPennsylvaniaelectionpolitical viewspopulation growthvoter turnoutreligious beliefsDonald TrumpGeorge W. BushShurleen GuerraKristen Smith https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442355/report-gas-bills-could-double-within-15-years-if-illinois-regulators-dont-intervene https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442355_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442355_video_v3.mp4 Report: Gas bills could double within 15 years if Illinois regulators don't intervene Jim Chilsen, Citizens Utility Board director of communications, and Abe Scarr, state director of the consumer watchdog Illinois Public Interest Research Group, discuss a recent report released by CUB about Peoples Gas. 2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 180 Jim ChilsenAbe ScarrCitizens Utility BoardIllinois Public Interest Research GroupPeoples GasIllinois Commerce Commissiongas billsrate hikefossil fuelIllinoisfinancial disaster https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442356/illinois-officials-encourage-informing-on-hate-with-new-dollar5-million-hotline https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442356_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442356_video_v3.mp4 Illinois officials encourage informing on 'hate' with new $5 million hotline Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, along with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Illinois Department of Human Rights Director Jim Bennet and Brave Space Alliance CEO Channyn Lynne Parker discuss a new hotline focused on reporting what anyone may consider an act of hate. 2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 98 J.B. PritzkerKwame RaoulIllinoisStop HateHate crimeHate incidentreport hateIllinois hotlineBrave Space AllianceChannyn Lynne ParkerJim Bennet https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442357/illinois-veto-session-set-for-week-after-election https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442357_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442357_video_v3.mp4 Illinois veto session set for week after election Separately, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Better Government Association's David Greising, state Sen. Robert Martwick, D-Chicago, Illinois Film Office Deputy Director Peter Hawley, state Sen. Cristina Castro, D-Elgin, and Senate Minority Leader John Curran, R-Downers Grove, discuss things that could come up for vet session. 2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 117 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerRobert MartwickJohn CurranPension reformFilm tax creditChild welfareIllinois Film OfficeDavid GreisingCristina Castro https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442358/litchfield-illinois-native-awarded-purple-heart-other-medals-for-saving-lives https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442358_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442358_video_v3.mp4 Litchfield, Illinois native awarded Purple Heart, other medals for saving lives Major Chase Wilhelm was awarded the Purple Heart and other accommodations Monday at the Illinois Governor's Mansion in Springfield. Wilhelm saved lives after a drone attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan earlier this year. 2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 190 Chase WilhelmPurple HeartMilitary AwardsIllinois GovernorJB Pritzkerdrone attackJordanUS militaryBronze StarFour Chaplains Medal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442359/addiction-support-falls-short-for-minorities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442359_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442359_video_v3.mp4 Addiction Support Falls Short for Minorities IL State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe and Jeremy Klemanski discuss the disparity between races when looking at opioid related deaths. 2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 106 Lindsey LaPointeJeremy Klemanskiopioid crisisopioid epidemicopioid deathsaddiction supportminority healthblack populationsnative populationspublic healthIllinoisCDC https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442360/navigating-the-illinois-report-card-school-performance-and-taxpayer-costs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442360_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442360_video_v3.mp4 Navigating the Illinois Report Card: school performance and taxpayer costs Greg Bishop reviews the 2024 Illinois Report Card released Wednesday by the Illinois State Board of Education, showing a variety of metrics on school performance and taxpayer costs. 2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 604 IllinoisIllinois Report CardGreg BishopThe Center Squareschool districtsstate board of educationeducation dataSchool Report CardIllinois School Report Cardeducationacademic statisticsAmerica's Talking NetworkIllinois in FocusStatehousenews https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442361/chicagos-mayor-seeks-tax-hike-as-pritzker-declares-property-taxes-are-too-high https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442361_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442361_video_v3.mp4 Chicago's mayor seeks tax hike as Pritzker declares property taxes are too high Greg Bishop reviews some of the budget proposal from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and reaction from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. 2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 609 ChicagoBrandon JohnsonIllinoisproperty taxJB Pritzkerproperty taxesChicago budgettax increasemunicipal financecorporate taxesproperty tax enforcementBishopIllinois in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442362/pritzker-says-bidens-garbage-comment-misunderstood-trump-answers-questions-from-garbage-truck https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442362_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442362_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker says Biden's 'garbage' comment misunderstood; Trump answers questions from garbage truck Greg Bishop reviews recent comments from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker reacting to political rhetoric from President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. 2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 566 Joe BidenDonald TrumpKamala HarrisJB Pritzkerpolitical newsTrump rallygarbage commentIllinois politicsgarbage truckpolitical rallypolitical campaigningthreat to democracy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442363/madigan-and-codefendant-mcclain-enter-federal-court-in-chicago-separately-for-corruption-trial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442363_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442363_video_v3.mp4 Madigan and codefendant McClain enter federal court in Chicago separately for corruption trial Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain separately enter the federal court building in Chicago on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. Reporter: Jim Talamonti | The Center Square 2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Michael MadiganMichael McClaincorruption trialfederal courtChicagoIllinoispolitical corruption https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442364/wisconsins-dollar43-billion-vote-what-the-2024-school-referendums-mean-for-your-taxes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442364_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442364_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin's $4.3 Billion Vote: What the 2024 School Referendums Mean for Your Taxes Many voters across Wisconsin will see school referendum questions on their Nov. 5 ballots which could raise their annual property taxes by hundreds of dollars if passed. Some of the districts include Madison, Wauwatosa, Eau Claire and Janesville, although more than nine dozen districts will have at least one referendum on the ballot, which the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty has created a financial impact calculator for. 2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 219 WisconsinSchool ReferendumsProperty TaxesPublic EducationWisconsin Act 16Education FundingTaxpayersVoting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442365/madigan-corruption-codefendant-mcclain-inside-the-federal-court-building-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442365_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442365_video_v3.mp4 Madigan corruption codefendant McClain inside the federal court building in Chicago Former state Rep. Michael McClain, codefendant to former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, inside the federal court building in Chicago on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. 2024-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 12 Michael McClainMichael MadiganIllinoisFederal courtCorruption trialIllinois House Speaker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442366/report-silencing-agents-of-disruption-who-challenge-schools-can-save-dollar2-billion-a-year https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442366_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442366_video_v3.mp4 Report: Silencing ‘Agents of Disruption’ Who Challenge Schools Can Save $2 Billion a Year A report released this week says that by silencing "agents of disruption" from speaking out on "culturally divisive" conflicts in schools, districts could have saved $2 billion in the 2023-24 school year. A survey of superintendents says challenges to how districts teach race and racism, LGBTQ+ policies and school library books cost taxpayers $3.2 billion last school year. In the last several years, parents have become increasingly outspoken and critical on topics like critical race theory, gender identity, parental rights and books they say are not suitable for minors, and organizations like Moms for Liberty have grown as a result. 2024-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 456 Education in Focusschool districtsculturally divisive conflictsagents of disruptionconflict campaignsParental RightsSchool Board MeetingsSchool SuperintendentPublic EducationMoms for LibertyChalkboard NewsEliana KurendalBrennan ClaryTiffany Justiceschool closing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442367/what-should-we-expect-from-the-fed-after-election-day https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442367_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442367_video_v3.mp4 What Should We Expect From the Fed After Election Day? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss what to look for from Fed Chair Powell next week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 487 Federal ReserveJerome PowellelectioninflationOrphe DivounguyChris Kruginflation targetlabor marketfed funds ratestock marketfinancial conditionsEveryday Economicspodcast https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442368/pritzker-says-bidens-reaction-to-garbage-joke-out-of-exasperation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442368_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442368_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker says Biden’s reaction to ‘garbage’ joke out of ‘exasperation’ Separately Tuesday, President Joe Biden talks with Votolatino and former President Donald Trump reacts at a rally in Pennsylvania. Wednesday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker reacts to Biden's comments. 2024-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 119 Joe BidenDonald TrumpJ.B. PritzkerPresident BidenTrump rallyPolitical Commentarypoliticalelections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442369/pritzker-on-johnsons-proposed-dollar300m-tax-hike-property-taxes-are-too-high https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442369_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442369_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker on Johnson’s proposed $300M tax hike: ‘Property taxes are too high’ Separately Wednesday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes a property tax increase for the new city budget and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker reacts. 2024-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 124 Brandon JohnsonJ.B. PritzkerChicago MayorIllinois GovernorProperty TaxProperty Tax IncreaseCity BudgetLocal GovernmentTaxationFundingChicago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442370/wa-climate-partnership-discusses-dealing-with-doubts-about-states-energy-future https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442370_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442370_video_v3.mp4 WA Climate Partnership Discusses Dealing with Doubts About State's Energy Future Jeremy Hargreaves, Technical Modeling Consultant, discusses maintaining climate goals in the face uncertainties about cost and technology in Washington Climate Partnership planning webinar. 2024-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 84 Washington Climate Partnershipenergy futureJeremy HargreavesTechnical Modeling Consultantclimate goalsemission targetselectricity targets https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442371/wa-advisory-group-discusses-flexible-funding-for-helping-troubled-youth https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442371_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442371_video_v3.mp4 WA Advisory Group Discusses Flexible Funding for Helping Troubled Youth Washington State Rep. Lisa Callan discussed the roll of flexible funding in helping troubled youth in a Washington Thriving Advisory Group meeting 2024-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 Lisa CallanWashington Stateflexible fundingtroubled youthbudget writers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442372/wa-climate-partnership-discusses-next-step-in-tackling-states-climate-goals https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442372_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442372_video_v3.mp4 WA Climate Partnership Discusses Next Step in Tackling State's Climate Goals Dina Geiszler, Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program Manager, laid out the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP), the next phase in the Washington Climate Partnership. 2024-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 Washington StateClimate PartnershipClimate GoalsClimate Action PlanDina GeiszlerGreenhouse GasNet ZeroClimate Change https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442373/group-lays-out-plan-to-make-new-illinois-state https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442373_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442373_video_v3.mp4 Group lays out plan to make 'New Illinois' state Greg Bishop shares a conversation with New Illinois Chairman G.H. Merrit about ballot questions on several county ballots across Illinois and the path she sees of making "New Illinois" a new state out of Illinois that excludes Cook County and Chicago. 2024-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 902 New IllinoisIllinois separationCook CountyChicagostate governmentIllinoisGH MerrittIllinois separation referendumCounty Board referendumnon-binding referendaJB PritzkerState financesBudget addressnew state formationReynolds v. Sims https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442374/garbage-comments-continue-to-make-political-waves-ahead-of-election https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442374_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442374_video_v3.mp4 'Garbage' comments continue to make political waves ahead of election Greg Bishop reviews recent comments following former President Donald Trump's rally in New York where a comedian made a joke about Puerto Rico, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's response, comments from President Joe Biden and Trump's reaction Tuesday night. 2024-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 503 Donald TrumpJoe BidenJB PritzkerTony HinchcliffeKamala HarrisElection CycleLatino Voters VoiceMadison Square GardenRepublican PartyRhetoric https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442375/audio-released-in-madigan-corruption-trial-highlights-assignments-codefendant-carried-out https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442375_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442375_video_v3.mp4 Audio released in Madigan corruption trial highlights 'assignments' codefendant carried out Greg Bishop reviews the latest stories from the federal court building in Chicago where former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain face corruption charges. 2024-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 481 Michael Madiganpolitical corruptionIllinoisDemocratic PartyComEdMadigan trialgovernment corruptionundercover recordingMike MadiganComEd Four TriallegislatorsIllinois House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442376/philadelphia-mother-says-school-should-have-stopped-sons-shooting-death https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442376_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442376_video_v3.mp4 Philadelphia Mother Says School Should Have Stopped Son’s Shooting Death The mother of a student who was killed outside a Philadelphia football game in 2022 has filed a lawsuit against the school, alleging it should have done more to prevent the shooting, raising questions about the legal responsibility schools have to protect students. Meredith Elizalde says the School District of Philadelphia is liable for the shooting death of her son, Nicolas Elizalde, because it should have done more to protect him, given the crime rate near the school. The district has said in court filings that it is not responsible for crimes committed outside the school. 2024-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 449 Philadelphialawsuitshooting deathschool districtgang violencefootball gameNicholas ElizaldeMeredith Elizaldestudent safetymotion to dismissconstitutional dutyschool https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442377/advisors-call-for-more-illinois-cannabis-tax-revenue https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442377_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442377_video_v3.mp4 Advisors call for more Illinois cannabis tax revenue Illinois state Rep. Lindsay LaPointe and Dr. Donell Barnett discuss how a portion of cannabis tax revenue is being used in addiction and recovery services. 2024-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 125 Lindsay LaPointeDonell Barnettcannabis taxescannabis legalizationmental healthaddiction recoveryIllinoispublic education campaigncriminal justice system https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442378/pritzker-deport-violent-non-citizens-protect-others-here-undocumented https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442378_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442378_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker: Deport violent non-citizens, protect others here undocumented Separately, former President Donald Trump and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker talk about Trump's plan for mass deportations of criminal non-citizen migrants. 2024-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 254 Donald TrumpJ.B. Pritzkerimmigrationdeportationundocumented immigrantsviolent crimesanctuary citiesillegal immigrationfederal governmentimmigration reform https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442379/whats-going-on-with-new-home-sales https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442379_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442379_video_v3.mp4 What's Going On With New Home Sales? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the state of new home sales on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 564 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyhousing marketbuilding salesmortgage ratesreal estatehousing constructionincentivesnew home salesbuilder confidencehome construction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442380/early-illinois-vote-totals-indicate-major-interest-in-presidential-election https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442380_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442380_video_v3.mp4 Early Illinois vote totals indicate major interest in presidential election Greg Bishop shares a conversation with Illinois State Board of Elections spokesman Matt Dietrich about how many early votes have been cast for the Nov. 5 general election with just one week before election day. 2024-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 717 Illinoiselectionearly votingvoter turnoutstate board of electionsMatt Dietrichmail-in ballotvoter registrationprovisional ballotvote by mail ballotpolling placeelection judgevote in personGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442381/pritzker-reacts-to-trumps-promise-of-deporting-violent-non-citizen-migrants https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442381_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442381_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker reacts to Trump's promise of deporting violent non-citizen migrants Greg Bishop reviews comments from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker following former President Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden rally and calls for mass deportation of violent non-citizen migrants. 2024-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 561 Donald TrumpJB Pritzkerimmigration policymass deportationsanctuary statecriminal justiceJ.B. Pritzkerundocumented immigrantsimmigration law2024 electionpolling databattleground states https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442382/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-oct-29th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442382_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442382_video_v3.mp4 Illinois in Focus Daily | Tuesday Oct. 29th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1451 IllinoisDonald TrumpJB PritzkerIllinois electionsimmigration policymass deportationvoter turnoutearly votingMatt DietrichBoard of Electionsvoter registrationpolling placemail-in ballotsIllinois governorIllinois politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442383/south-dakota-54percent-of-high-school-students-arent-college-career-ready-despite-91percent-completion-rate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442383_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442383_video_v3.mp4 South Dakota: 54% of High School Students Aren’t College, Career Ready Despite 91% Completion Rate A recent report card from the state of South Dakota shows that although most students are completing high school, about half are not proficient in key subjects or ready for college – a juxtaposition the state education agency calls “complicated.” The South Dakota Department of Education released its State Report Card for the 2023-24 school year last week. Despite the 91% high school completion rate, the state's metrics deemed only 54% of students ready for life after graduating high school. 2024-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 431 South Dakotahigh school studentscollege readinesscareer readinessstudent assessmentschool districtsremedial classesEducation in FocusElianna CernohlBrendan ClaryAll4EdCovid-19 pandemic https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442384/hearing-focuses-on-funding-for-mental-health-and-drug-prevention-programs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442384_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442384_video_v3.mp4 Hearing focuses on funding for mental health and drug prevention programs Illinois General Assembly committees came together Monday to hear testimony on the strides being made to address behavioral health treatment. State Reps. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, and Dr. Bill Hauter, R-Morton, discuss various issues. 2024-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 186 Illinois General AssemblyLindsey LaPointeBill Hauteropioid epidemicmental healthdrug preventionnaloxoneoverdose deathsbehavioral health https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442385/buttigieg-says-bullet-trains-coming-soon-california-offers-two-visions-for-rail https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442385_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442385_video_v3.mp4 Buttigieg Says Bullet Trains Coming Soon; California Offers Two Visions for Rail United States Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told voters today's children will be the first to not know an America without high speed rail. But with the California government's $135 billion high speed rail program approved by voters in 2008, children born then are now old enough to drive and the first section of the project is nowhere near complete. Though the Biden administration is promoting and funding high speed rail, it's currently unclear how a national high speed rail project will be funded or built, as interest payments on the national debt exceed $1 trillion this year. 2024-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 414 high-speed railbullet trainCaliforniatransportationPete ButtigiegBiden Harris Administrationpassenger railgovernment grantsBrightlineLA to SF railLA to Las Vegas railCenter SquareDavid MastioKenneth Schruppbonds https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442386/more-than-1-in-8-registered-illinois-voters-cast-early-ballots https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442386_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442386_video_v3.mp4 More than 1 in 8 registered Illinois voters cast early ballots Illinois State Board of Elections spokesman Matt Dietrich discusses early voting totals with one week left and the options voters still have to cast their ballot early. 2024-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 224 Matt DietrichIllinoisIllinois electionsearly votingmail in ballotsvoter turnoutelection dayregistered voters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442387/at-least-16-million-illegal-border-crossers-from-countries-of-concern-under-biden https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442387_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442387_video_v3.mp4 At Least 1.6 Million Illegal Border Crossers From Countries of Concern Under Biden Of the record 14 million illegal border crossers reported under the Biden-Harris administration, more than 1.62 million are from four Countries of Particular Concern (CPC): China, Cuba, Nicaragua and Russia. The U.S. State Department has designated CPCs for their policies of “systematic, ongoing, egregious violations of religious freedom,” which includes “torture, prolonged detention without charges, forced disappearance, or other flagrant denial of life, liberty, or security of persons.” U.S. designated CPCs include Burma, the People’s Republic of China, Cuba, Eritrea, Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), Nicaragua, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. The CPCs of Cuba, North Korea, and Iran are also designated State Sponsors of Terrorism (SST). 2024-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 451 illegal border crossingJoe BidenKamala HarrisCenter Squareillegal immigrationUS CustomsBorder PatrolChinaCubaNicaraguaRussiaelection integrityvoter IDvoter restrictionsDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442388/trump-works-the-fryer-at-pennsylvania-mcdonalds https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442388_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442388_video_v3.mp4 Trump Works the Fryer at Pennsylvania McDonald’s A Philadelphia- area McDonald's onboarded a new worker last Sunday: former President Donald Trump. The Republican nominee's campaign shared footage of an employee at the Feasterville location in Bucks County training Trump, a black and yellow apron shielding his trademark red tie, how to cook the restaurant's iconic French fries. In separate clips, Trump serves customers waiting at the drive-thru window and pays their bills out of his own pocket. 2024-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 261 Donald TrumpKamala HarrisMcDonaldsFeastervillePennsylvaniaBucks CountyPolitical Campaignpolitical trolling https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442389/prosecutors-release-more-audio-in-corruption-trial-against-former-illinois-house-speaker https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442389_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442389_video_v3.mp4 Prosecutors release more audio in corruption trial against former Illinois House Speaker Greg Bishop reviews some of the recently released audio at the center of the corruption trial against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain. 2024-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 829 Illinois House SpeakerMichael Madigancorruption trialwiretap recordingsfederal prosecutorsMichael McClainCraig Willertwiretapped callselection racefundraisingspending plansGreg BishopIllinois politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442390/groups-brief-congressional-staffers-about-carbon-capture-concerns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442390_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442390_video_v3.mp4 Groups brief congressional staffers about carbon capture concerns Greg Bishop reviews a recent briefing various groups gave to congressional staffers about their concerns over carbon sequestration, including concerns over a leak at the ADM facility in Decatur, Illinois. 2024-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 577 carbon capturecarbon sequestrationADM DecaturArcher Daniels MidlandCO2 injection wellsGreg BishopIllinois politicscongressional staffersleakenvironmental regulationsEPAtax creditsFood and Water WatchEco-Justice CollaborativeJim Walsh https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442391/chicago-approves-ordinance-some-say-pushes-debt-down-the-road https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442391_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442391_video_v3.mp4 Chicago approves ordinance some say pushes debt down the road Greg Bishop reviews moments from last week's Chicago City Council meeting about a resolution to borrow $1.5 billion to pay off other debts at lower interest rates. 2024-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 420 ChicagoDebtRefinancingTaxpayersCity CouncilFinancial IssuesBrandon Johnsoninterest ratesbond refinancingcity budgetIllinoisfiscal policygovernment savingsPat DowellRay Lopez https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442392/expect-higher-market-volatility-ahead https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442392_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442392_video_v3.mp4 Expect Higher Market Volatility Ahead Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 456 Market volatilityGDPInflation measuresEmployment reportEconomic forecastsOrphe DivounguyChris Krugeconomic policyrate cuttingstock marketselection uncertaintyproductivity growthGDP numbers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442393/fearing-weaponization-against-puberty-blockers-california-doc-sits-on-study https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442393_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442393_video_v3.mp4 Fearing 'Weaponization' Against Puberty Blockers, California Doc Sits on Study A major study involving Children's Hospital Los Angeles - the second-largest provider of child medical gender reassignment interventions, and largest youth gender clinic in the country - is currently being withheld from publication due to the author's fear its results could be "weaponized" against the practice of giving children sex change hormones. The nearly $10 million study, the New York Times reports, found no improvement in mental health for children receiving puberty blocker sex change hormones, which contradicts and earlier Dutch study from 2011 that has been used to promote the benefit of this medical intervention in children. 2024-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 324 puberty blockershormone therapyChildren's Hospital Los AngelesDr. Johanna Olson-Kennedymental healthCaliforniaGender IdentityHormonesState bansDavid MastioKenneth SchruppCalifornia in FocusSex surgery https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442394/court-transgender-instruction-without-warning-violates-parents-rights https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442394_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442394_video_v3.mp4 Court: Transgender Instruction Without Warning Violates Parents’ Rights A federal court has ruled that a Pennsylvania first-grade teacher violated the rights of parents by teaching them about transgender identity during instruction related to Transgender Awareness Day. The court ruled late last month that teacher Megan Williams violated the law by reading extracurricular books and telling students at Jefferson Elementary School that "when children are born, parents make a guess whether they're a boy or a girl. Sometimes parents are wrong." Leaders of Jefferson and the Mt. Lebanon School District were named in their official capacity in the lawsuit brought by parents with "religious and moral beliefs" that conflict with those posited by the transgender movement, reads the opinion by Judge Joy Flowers Conti. 2024-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 541 transgender identityparents' rightseducation lawMegan WilliamsTransgender Awareness Daycourt caseconstitutional rightstransgender instructioneducationcompelling government interestequity in educationDEILGBTQ+ historyMontgomery County https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442395/weekend-edition-or-prosecutors-play-wiretaps-displaying-former-illinois-house-speakers-power https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442395_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442395_video_v3.mp4 Weekend Edition | Prosecutors Play Wiretaps Displaying Former Illinois House Speaker’s Power Wiretapped conversations have taken center stage at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain. Prosecutors played a series of recordings during testimony from FBI Special Agent Ryan McDonald Thursday afternoon. McDonald said he had been working on the Madigan investigation since 2014. He also said that the COVID-19 pandemic caused delays for investigators. 2024-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Michael MadiganIllinois House SpeakercorruptionwiretapsIllinoisMike McClainComEdprosecutorspoliticsCOVID-19 PandemicIllinois in FocusGreg Bishopgun controlJB PritzkerChicago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442396/how-would-trump-and-harris-respective-tax-plans-effect-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442396_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442396_video_v3.mp4 How Would Trump and Harris' Respective Tax Plans Effect the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss Former President Trump and Vice President Harris' proposed tax plans on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-10-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 833 Donald TrumpKamala Harristax plansGDPeconomic planfederal debtcorporate taxtax cuttax reformdeficit spendingEconomic policyChris KrugOrphe Divounguytax foundationlong-term economic effects https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442397/pritzker-reacts-to-counties-asking-voters-about-separating-from-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442397_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442397_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker reacts to counties asking voters about separating from Chicago From May 23, 2024, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker addresses a nonbinding county resolution asking voters about splitting Illinois into two. 2024-10-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisCook CountyIllinois PoliticsCounty Splitballot question https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442398/former-illinois-governor-recalls-vetoing-two-bills-madigan-overrode https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442398_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442398_video_v3.mp4 Former Illinois governor recalls vetoing two bills Madigan overrode From Oct. 9, 2024, in Springfield, former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn recalls working with former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan years ago. Madigan now faces corruption charges and is on trial in Chicago. 2024-10-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 154 Pat QuinnMichael MadiganComEdIllinoisCorruptionBriberyLegislationVetoEthicsTrials https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442399/over-1m-ballots-already-cast-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442399_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442399_video_v3.mp4 Over 1M Ballots Already Cast in Pennsylvania One day after voter registration closed in Pennsylvania, more than 1 million ballots had already been cast. Residents have returned 1,051,655 mail-in votes as of 8 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State, representing more than half of the 1.8 million requested ahead of the Oct. 29 deadline. More than 9 million in Pennsylvania are registered to vote. 2024-10-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 254 Pennsylvaniavoter registrationmail-in votesPennsylvania Department of Stateelectionregistered voterselection resultsvoter turnoutKristen SmithJoe BidenDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442400/illinois-literacy-program-expanding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442400_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442400_video_v3.mp4 Illinois literacy program expanding During an event in Rockford Thursday, Rock River Valley United Way President Julie Bosma, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Reach Out and Read Illinois Medical Director Dr. Mariana Glusman discuss the importance of early childhood literacy. 2024-10-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 126 Illinois literacy programJulie BosmaJ.B. PritzkerMariana Glusmanearly childhood literacyreading levelsWinnebago CountyRockfordRock River Valley United WayReach Out and Read Illinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442401/polling-guru-expert-picker-reveal-who-will-win-presidential-election https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442401_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442401_video_v3.mp4 Polling Guru, Expert Picker Reveal Who Will Win Presidential Election One of America's top polling experts shared his "gut" prediction on who will win the 2024 presidential election, joining other notables who have shared different predictions for the tight race. With less than two weeks before voters decide between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, polling guru Nate Sliver said he thinks Trump will win, but with a caveat. "My gut says Donald Trump. And my guess is that it is true for many anxious Democrats," Silver wrote in a New York Times opinion piece. "But I don’t think you should put any value whatsoever on anyone's gut – including mine." 2024-10-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 492 Presidential ElectionDonald TrumpKamala HarrisPolling dataSwing statesRealClearPoliticsNovember 5th ElectionJoe Bidenpolitical campaignCNN Town HallAnderson Cooperborder wall https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442402/wa-initiative-backers-say-ags-one-sided-language-deceiving-voters-polling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442402_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442402_video_v3.mp4 WA Initiative Backers Say AG’s ‘One-Sided’ Language Deceiving Voters, Polling Recently released polling on the Washington initiatives to the ballot indicates voters may not be in the mood to support three of the four measures. Backers of the initiatives aren't swayed by the results, adding that language included by Attorney General Bob Ferguson paints a partisan pall over the measures. The SurveyUSA poll was conducted online Oct. 9-14 and was sponsored by The Seattle Times, KING 5 and the University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public. 2024-10-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1541 WashingtonWashington StateInitiative 2117Bob FergusonPollingVotersPolitical MessagesCole LauterbachWashington in FocusLegislative SessionState RevenueTax MeasureLet's Go WashingtonGovernment SpendingNew Taxes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442403/poll-americans-broadly-support-federal-school-choice-program https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442403_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442403_video_v3.mp4 Poll: Americans Broadly Support Federal School Choice Program A new national poll shows many Americans support school choice measures that would allow families to use taxpayer funds to attend a private school. The Center Square Voters' Voice Poll conducted by Noble Predictive Insights found that over two-thirds of the more than 2,200 likely voters polled support giving families choices using public funds. The poll found that 69% of likely voters said they support a federal tax credit program that would allow students to attend a school of their choice, including a private school. 2024-10-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 469 School choiceFederal schoolPrivate schoolsPublic fundsTax creditspublic schoolsfederal tax programeducation reformeducation savings accountfamily choiceEducation in FocusEleonora CernellaBrendan Clary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442404/pretrial-fairness-group-responds-to-states-attorney-calling-end-of-cash-bail-abject-failure https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442404_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442404_video_v3.mp4 Pretrial fairness group responds to state's attorney calling end of cash bail 'abject failure' Greg Bishop reviews a statement from the Illinois Network for Pretrial Fairness in response to McHenry County State's Attorney Patrick Kenneally saying the end of cash bail in Illinois has been an "abject failure" in his county. 2024-10-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 510 cash bailPretrial Fairness ActIllinois NetworkPatrick KenneallyGreg Bishoppretrial releasecrime statisticsIllinois lawSAFE-T Actpretrial systemIllinois Legislative Black Caucusvictims compensation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442405/prosecutors-play-wiretaps-displaying-former-illinois-house-speakers-power https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442405_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442405_video_v3.mp4 Prosecutors play wiretaps displaying former Illinois House Speaker’s power Greg Bishop talks with The Center Square reporter Jim Talamonti about his coverage of the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain. 2024-10-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 762 Michael MadiganMichael McClainIllinois HouseCorruption trialWiretap recordingsJim TalmontiComedIllinoispublic corruptionLobbyistlou langThomas BreenComEd 4 trialState GovernmentChris Welch https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442406/how-are-builders-responding-to-housing-affordability-concerns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442406_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442406_video_v3.mp4 How Are Builders Responding to Housing Affordability Concerns? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss building trends on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-10-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 749 affordable housinghousing marketconstruction activityrent growthlabor shortagesimmigration policyChris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday Economicsrentimmigrantsconstruction workerhousing unitmulti-family constructionFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442407/what-do-voters-say-will-fix-the-countrys-schools-focus-on-core-subject-areas https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442407_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442407_video_v3.mp4 What Do Voters Say Will Fix the Country’s Schools? ‘Focus on Core Subject Areas' A renewed focus on math, science, reading and social studies is the best way to improve education in the U.S., a plurality of voters say, according to a new poll. According to The Center Square's Voter's Voice Poll conducted by Noble Predictive Insights, 39% of likely voters said focusing on these core subjects would "do the most to improve public education in America." Paying teachers more came in second. 2024-10-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 491 public educationcore subject areasvoter pollcore subjectsteacher payschool choiceteacher compensationNoble Predictive Insightspolitical independentsEducation in FocusEleana KnorrdelBrandon ClaryChalkboard NewsDavid Bylerchalkboard news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442408/comed-to-get-dollar50-million-grant-from-taxpayer-funds-for-rockford-grid-expansion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442408_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442408_video_v3.mp4 ComEd to get $50 million grant from taxpayer funds for Rockford grid expansion Thursday in Rockford, Commonwealth Edison CEO Gil Quiniones, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy David Turk discuss a $50 million grant from federal taxpayers to expand Rockford's electric grid. 2024-10-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 125 ComEdGil QuinionesJ.B. PritzkerDavid TurkRockfordElectric GridGrid ExpansionTaxpayer FundsFederal Grant https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442409/poll-shows-support-for-consolidating-chicagoland-mass-transit-as-agencies-push-back https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442409_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442409_video_v3.mp4 Poll shows support for consolidating Chicagoland mass transit as agencies push back Greg Bishop reviews a news conference from Wednesday where a group said there is support to consolidate the Chicagoland transit systems as agency officials push back against the idea. 2024-10-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 538 Illinoistransit consolidationChicagopublic transportationChicago Transit AuthorityMetraPaceRegional Transportation Authoritypollingmass transitClean Jobs CoalitionEva DelgadoMelinda Metzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442410/mchenry-co-states-attorney-end-of-cash-bail-an-abject-failure https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442410_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442410_video_v3.mp4 McHenry Co. state's attorney: End of cash bail an 'abject failure' Greg Bishop shares a conversation with McHenry County State's Attorney Patrick Kenneally about data from his office he says shows the Illinois law ending cash bail statewide, the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity for All Act, also known as the SAFE-T Act. 2024-10-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 719 SAFE-T ActCash BailIllinois LawCriminal Justice ReformMcHenry CountyFailure to AppearIllinois Supreme CourtPatrick Kenneallypretrial releasecriminal justicecourt fundingrestitution to victimsGreg BishopIllinois in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442411/il-state-rifle-assoc-offers-free-lessons-to-former-congressman-after-shrapnel-incident https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442411_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442411_video_v3.mp4 IL State Rifle Assoc. offers free lessons to former congressman after shrapnel incident Greg Bishop reviews the statement from the Illinois State Rifle Association reacting to a shooting incident involving former Illinois Republican U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger at a Democratic Missouri U.S. senate candidate's event where a fired bullet sent shrapnel, injuring a local reporter. 2024-10-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 508 IllinoisAdam KinzingerFirearm SafetyRifle AssociationGun ControlSecond AmendmentIllinois State Rifle AssociationGun lawsUS Senate7th Circuit Court of AppealsFirearms banSecond Amendment FoundationConcealed Carry https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442412/madigan-co-defendant-mcclain-enter-chicago-federal-court-thursday https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442412_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442412_video_v3.mp4 Madigan, co-defendant McClain enter Chicago federal court Thursday Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain separately enter the federal court building in Chicago Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. 2024-10-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Michael MadiganMichael McClainChicagoFederal CourtCorruption TrialIllinois Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442413/will-the-current-productivity-boom-fizzle-out https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442413_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442413_video_v3.mp4 Will the Current Productivity Boom Fizzle Out? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-10-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 486 Chris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday Economicsconsumer spendinglabor marketinterest ratesstock marketZillow Datahousing marketmortgage ratesnew home salesconsumer sentiment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442414/as-agencies-push-back-a-new-poll-shows-public-favor-for-illinois-transit-consolidation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442414_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442414_video_v3.mp4 As agencies push back, a new poll shows public favor for Illinois transit consolidation Separately, state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, and Pace Executive Director Melinda Metzger speak on possible consolidation of mass transit in Cook and the Collar Counties. 2024-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 IllinoisTransitConsolidationPublic TransitMary Beth CantyMelinda MetzgerPaceCTAMetraCook County https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442415/some-argue-for-illinois-electoral-college-votes-to-be-proportioned https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442415_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442415_video_v3.mp4 Some argue for Illinois’ Electoral College votes to be proportioned Separately, former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and former state Sen. Darren Bailey discuss the Electoral College. 2024-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 150 Pat QuinnDarren BaileyElectoral CollegeNational Popular VoteIllinois ElectionsMinnesota ElectionsTim WalzUS Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442416/flip-red-vote-trump-residents-tell-chicago-city-council https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442416_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442416_video_v3.mp4 ‘Flip red,’ ‘vote Trump,’ residents tell Chicago city council During Tuesday's Chicago City Council meeting, citizens Zoe Leigh, Michael Young Bay, Jessica Jackson and George Blakemore urge the city to "flip red." Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson reacts. 2024-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 252 Donald TrumpBrandon JohnsonChicago politicsChicagoCity councilRepublican PartyPoliticalPolitical rallyVoting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442417/chicago-residents-tell-city-council-to-go-red https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442417_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442417_video_v3.mp4 Chicago residents tell city council to 'go red' Greg Bishop reviews moments from Tuesday's Chicago City Council meeting where during public comments several residents told the chambers to "go red" and showed support for Republican former President Donald Trump. 2024-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 835 Chicago City Councilpolitical corruptioncitizen commentsTrumpChicago flips redChicago PoliticsCity CouncilDonald J TrumpBrandon JohnsonCitizen OpinionsLocal policiescity spendingGreg BishopIllinoisDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442418/quinn-bailey-discuss-illinois-winner-take-all-approach-to-electoral-college https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442418_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442418_video_v3.mp4 Quinn, Bailey discuss Illinois' 'winner-take-all' approach to Electoral College Greg Bishop shares recent comments from Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn about the Electoral College and gets reaction from former state Sen. Darren Bailey. 2024-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 705 IllinoisElectoral CollegePat QuinnDarren Baileyelectionpolitical newswinner-take-allvoter turnoutPresidential election cyclesDonald TrumpIllinois stateconstitutional republicpopular voteearly votingmail in ballots https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442419/former-illinois-legislators-testify-during-madigans-corruption-trial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442419_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442419_video_v3.mp4 Former Illinois legislators testify during Madigan's corruption trial Greg Bishop reviews the latest story from The Center Square's Jim Talamonti on the proceedings in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago. 2024-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 337 Greg BishopJim TalmontiMichael Madigancorruption trialIllinois HouseCarol SenteScott DruryLou LangIllinois in FocusThe Center SquareMcHenry CountyState's Attorney's OfficeIllinois daily news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442420/former-illinois-house-speaker-enters-court-to-hear-more-testimony-in-corruption-trial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442420_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442420_video_v3.mp4 Former Illinois House Speaker enters court to hear more testimony in corruption trial Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, enters the federal court building in Chicago Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. 2024-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Michael MadiganCorruption TrialIllinois PoliticsChicagoPolitical Corruption https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442421/as-chicago-shifts-migrant-shelter-plan-trump-promises-deportation-of-violent-non-citizens https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442421_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442421_video_v3.mp4 As Chicago shifts migrant shelter plan, Trump promises deportation of violent non-citizens Greg Bishop reviews recent comments on the issue of immigration from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, former President Donald Trump and state Rep. Paul Jacobs. 2024-10-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 565 migrant sheltersChicago MayorTrumpDeportationIllegal Immigrationnon-citizen migrantsimmigration policyGreg BishopPaul JacobsSanctuary StateIllinoismigration lawDonald TrumpCenter Squarehomeless population https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442422/madigan-corruption-trial-opening-statements-begin https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442422_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442422_video_v3.mp4 Madigan corruption trial opening statements begin Greg Bishop reviews reports from some of the opening moments in the corruption case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. 2024-10-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 513 Michael Madigancorruption trialIllinois HouseJ.B. PritzkerThomas Breenethics lawsChicagoMike McClainIllinois PoliticsCorruption TrialTony McCombieEthics ReformPolitical Accountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442423/illinois-gun-ban-now-up-to-federal-judge-after-litigants-file-closing-arguments https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442423_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442423_video_v3.mp4 Illinois' gun ban now up to federal judge after litigants file closing arguments Greg Bishop reviews the final briefs in the cases challenging Illinois' gun and magazine ban and gets reaction from gun rights advocate Todd Vandermyde. Find the briefs here: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_56dca352-9069-11ef-a447-231a438b5b43.html 2024-10-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1080 IllinoisGun banIllinois gun banDistrict CourtSeventh CircuitIllinois Communities ActPICA banfirearmsself defenseSupreme Courtfirearm lawsmagazine bansTodd VandermydeGreg BishopJudge McGlynn https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442424/judge-allows-lawsuit-against-san-francisco-for-creating-drug-crime-containment-zone https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442424_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442424_video_v3.mp4 Judge Allows Lawsuit Against San Francisco for Creating Drug, Crime ‘Containment Zone’ A federal judge is allowing most claims to proceed in a lawsuit against San Francisco, declining to dismiss allegations that the city-county turned the Tenderloin neighborhood into a drug and crime "containment zone." The lawsuit, which the City and County of San Francisco sought to dismiss, alleges that government actions encouraged addicts and dealers to come to the area. 2024-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 321 California in FocusSexual PredatorsMental HospitalsLiberty HealthcareCalifornia legislatureState Auditmental hospitalnoncomplianceThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442425/fema-changes-in-senate-bill-filed-before-helene-milton https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442425_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442425_video_v3.mp4 FEMA Changes in Senate Bill Filed Before Helene, Milton A proposal senators from Michigan and North Carolina say could be helping victims of natural disasters was already filed before Hurricanes Helene and Milton ruptured lives in the southeastern United States. On Wednesday of the third week since Helene struck the Blue Ridge Mountains in Sen. Thom Tillis’ native North Carolina, FEMA is under attack, the Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2024 remains parked in committee since introduction Sept. 17, and another cold night is coming with dozens still missing and 95 dead. 2024-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 453 FEMANatural DisastersHurricaneDisaster ReliefCoastal USDEIequityBiden HarrisNational SecurityAlejandro MayorkasDiversityEquityInclusionborder crisisforeign nationals https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442426/chicago-shifting-migrant-shelter-operations-to-focus-on-homeless https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442426_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442426_video_v3.mp4 Chicago shifting migrant shelter operations to focus on homeless Separately, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson discusses plans to shift housing operations for non-citizen migrants to the city's homeless population, former President Donald Trump on his plan for non-citizen deportations and Illinois state Rep. Paul Jacobs, R-Pomona, discusses the state's sanctuary status. 2024-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 174 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442427/casey-mccormick-challenge-border-security-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442427_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442427_video_v3.mp4 Casey, McCormick Challenge Border Security Policies Border security and immigration reform aren't far from the minds of voters in Pennsylvania and across the country. It’s important to incumbent U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr., D-Pa., and the Republican candidate challenging him, Dave McCormick, too. So much so that both men spent a quarter of their final debate attacking each other’s solutions to the problem. 2024-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 374 border securityimmigration reformBob CaseyDave McCormickbipartisan border billasylum rulesvoter opinionsPennsylvaniaimmigration studiesmigrant familiessocial safety net https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442428/pritzker-republican-leader-discuss-significance-of-corruption-trial-of-former-house-speaker https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442428_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442428_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker, Republican leader discuss significance of corruption trial of former House Speaker Separately, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, discuss the significance of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, facing corruption charges. 2024-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 160 J.B. PritzkerTony McCombieMichael MadiganIllinoisCorruption trialPolitical corruptionElected officials https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442429/california-spent-an-average-of-dollar17m-on-housing-and-treatment-of-each-released-violent-sex-predator https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442429_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442429_video_v3.mp4 California Spent an Average of $1.7M on Housing & Treatment of Each Released Violent Sex Predator California spent an average of $1.7 million housing and treating each "sexually violent predator" discharged from state mental hospitals and in the process of transitioning to the community under care and supervision from a third-party contractor, a new state audit found. About one third of those let out under supervision were ordered back to mental hospitals for noncompliance. 2024-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 365 California in FocusDavid MastioKenneth ShrupCalifornia populationhousing marketreal estatetax burdenhousing projectsSan FranciscoTenderloin neighborhoodforeign capitallaundering moneyconstruction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442430/madigan-arrives-to-court-with-opening-statements-expected https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442430_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442430_video_v3.mp4 Madigan arrives to court with opening statements expected Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan arrives to federal court in Chicago Monday, Oct. 21, 2024 2024-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 11 Michael MadiganIllinois House SpeakerFederal CourtChicagoCourtTrialOctober 2024Opening Statements https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442431/election-officials-adjust-for-counties-hit-by-helene-fbi-data-shows-violent-and-property-crime-up https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442431_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442431_video_v3.mp4 Election Officials Adjust for Counties Hit by Helene, FBI Data Shows Violent & Property Crime Up Vice President Kamala Harris sparred with Fox News host Bret Baier on immigration, the economy, and former President Donald Trump in an exclusive interview Wednesday night. Election officials and the State Legislature in North Carolina are making efforts to ensure voting continues and remains secure, while the damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton create questions for absentee ballots across several states. As FEMA runs short on money in the face of a bad hurricane season, questions are being raised about its funds allocated to other causes. And more... 2024-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442432/poll-voters-divided-on-bidens-title-ix-changes-ahead-of-election https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442432_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442432_video_v3.mp4 Poll: Voters Divided on Biden's Title IX Changes Ahead of Election In a new national poll released this week, voters signaled they are divided over the Biden administration’s Title IX changes to expand gender identity protections ahead of the general election. The Center Square Voters' Voice Poll conducted by Noble Predictive Insights found that voters are almost evenly split on the controversial rule change from the Department of Education. The Center Square, like Chalkboard News, is owned and operated by the Franklin News Foundation. The latest poll of over 2,500 likely voters found 45% said they disapproved of the Biden administration’s equity-focused push to prohibit discrimination because of gender identity, with 40% saying they approve of the changes. 2024-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 399 Title IXBiden administrationgender identityvoter opinionJoe BidenIndependent VotersEducation IssuesConservative OpinionsCultural IssuesNoble Predictive Insightssex discriminationEliana KrutoleBrendan Clary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442433/legislator-to-tour-illinois-prison-over-concerns-of-paper-laced-with-drugs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442433_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442433_video_v3.mp4 Legislator to tour Illinois prison over concerns of paper laced with drugs Greg Bishop shares a conversation with Illinois state Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, about concerns over paper laced with drugs getting into the prison system putting staff and inmates at risk. 2024-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 516 Adam NiemergIllinois PrisonsDrug smugglingCorrectionsPrison safetyLabor relationsIllinois Department of CorrectionsGreg BishopIllinoiscorrectional facilitiesinmate correspondencetourillicit substancesJB Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442434/latest-data-indicates-illinois-continues-to-lose-population-pritzker-admin-continues-denial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442434_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442434_video_v3.mp4 Latest data indicates Illinois continues to lose population; Pritzker admin continues denial Greg Bishop shares a conversation with Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski about the Pritzker administration's continued denial that Illinois is losing population. 2024-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 608 Illinois populationpopulation declineJB PritzkerTed DabrowskiCensus BureauWirepointsNet migrationGovernment policyIllinois demographicsCensus dataout-migrationIllinoisIllinois in FocusThe Center SquareAndy Manar https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442435/election-2024-betting-markets-unkind-to-harris https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442435_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442435_video_v3.mp4 Election 2024: Betting Markets Unkind to Harris The morning after was not kind to Vice President Kamala Harris, at least not at the leading national betting books. Already the betting favorite Monday by 9.2%, Republican former President Donald Trump surged to 17.2% by midday Thursday – the biggest headlines from each happening on Wednesday in interviews rather than campaign rallies. And each happened on the home of Fox News, a network known for the conservative lean to the right. Trump, appearing with Harris Faulkner on “The Faulkner Focus,” said transgender athletes competing in women’s sports would be banned if he’s given a second administration. Transgender woman means a person assigned the male sex at birth who identifies and lives femininely. 2024-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 458 Kamala HarrisDonald Trump2024 ElectionFox NewsPolitical InterviewJoe Bidenelectionblack voterspolling dataswing statespodcast interview https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442436/weekend-edition-or-ruling-on-illinois-gun-ban-expected-sometime-after-monday https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442436_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442436_video_v3.mp4 Weekend Edition | Ruling on Illinois’ Gun Ban Expected Sometime After Monday A ruling on whether Illinois’ gun and magazine ban is unconstitutional is expected to come sometime after Monday. Illinois banned the sale and possession of more than 170 semi-automatic firearms and magazines over certain capacities during lame duck session of the Illinois General Assembly in January 2023. Federal lawsuits were then filed against the law. Southern District of Illinois federal Judge Stephen McGlynn gave litigants in the consolidated case a month to file final briefs when he wrapped up the four-day bench trial last month. He closed out the trial in East St. Louis, questioning what would have been different from the 1917 race riot in that city if the Black victims were able to protect themselves with the very firearms being debated. 2024-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinois gun bangun bansecond amendmentfirearm retailersAR-15semi-automatic firearmsIllinoisIllinois governmentGun ControlLaw WeaponsRobert BevisJury SelectionState GovernmentChicagounion dues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442437/opening-statements-expected-monday-in-madigans-corruption-trial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442437_video_v3.mp4 Opening statements expected Monday in Madigan's corruption trial Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan enters the federal court building in Chicago on Oct. 17, 2024. 2024-10-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Michael Madigancorruption trialIllinois Housefederal courtChicagoIllinois Politicspolitical corruption https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442438/pritzker-administration-continues-to-deny-illinois-population-decline https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442438_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442438_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker administration continues to deny Illinois’ population decline Separately, Illinois Deputy Governor Andy Manar and Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski discuss Illinois' population trends. 2024-10-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 181 IllinoisAndy ManarTed DabrowskiPritzker administrationpopulation trendspopulation declineWirepointscensus bureaueconomic trends https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442439/ruling-on-illinois-gun-ban-expected-sometime-after-monday https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442439_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442439_video_v3.mp4 Ruling on Illinois’ gun ban expected sometime after Monday Greg Bishop discusses some of the expectations for how a federal district judge could rule in the case challenging Illinois' gun and magazine ban. 2024-10-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 746 Illinois Gun BanProtect Illinois Communities ActJB PritzkerIllinois State Policefirearm registrationgun lawssecond amendmentIllinoisSupreme Courtgun storegun controlSteven McGlynnWashington Gun LawWilliam KirkJason Plummer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442440/jury-for-madigan-corruption-trial-forming-with-opening-statements-expected-monday-afternoon https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442440_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442440_video_v3.mp4 Jury for Madigan corruption trial forming with opening statements expected Monday afternoon Greg Bishop talks with The Center Square's Jim Talamonti about the jury for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption trial and the expectation for opening statements Monday afternoon. 2024-10-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 845 Michael Madigancorruption trialjury selectionIllinoisGreg BishopJim TalamontiChicagoEthics ReformIllinois StatehouseDefense AttorneyMike McClainJohn Robert BlakeyBrett RowlandLisa KaplanDavid Severn https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442441/dmv-atms-arrive-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442441_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442441_video_v3.mp4 DMV ATMs arrive in Illinois Greg Bishop reviews a news conference where Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced and demonstrated new ATM-style kiosks being set up at grocery stores around Illinois. 2024-10-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 392 DMVAlexi Giannouliasvehicle registrationIllinoiskiosksdriver's license renewalgovernment serviceslicense renewalSecretary of Stategrocery storelicense plate stickers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442442/all-about-the-oct-7-property-tax-relief-vote-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442442_video_v3.mp4 All About the Oct. 7 Property Tax Relief Vote in Pennsylvania Longtime homeowners in all but two of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties face the same problem: property tax bills that rise every year, often beyond what they can afford. State-level elected officials say they will fix it, perennially. And for the counties that comprise Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, they actually have, through the Longtime Owner-Occupant Program. 2024-10-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 371 Pennsylvaniaproperty taxtax reliefLong-Time Owner Occupant Programconstitutional amendmentreal estate valuesfixed incomesschool fundingRepublicanschool funding formulalocal property taxeslegislative session https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442443/wa-gop-chair-cities-opposed-to-initiatives-motivated-by-potential-loss-of-revenue https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442443_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442443_video_v3.mp4 WA GOP Chair: Cities Opposed to Initiatives Motivated by Potential Loss of Revenue A number of Washington cities have approved declarations publicly opposing ballot initiatives on next month's ballot, with at least initiative supporter hinting that money is playing a key role in these decisions by various city councils. The four initiatives are as follows: Business Industry Association of Washington-sponsored Initiative 2066 would repeal provisions of a new state law aimed at hastening Puget Sound Energy’s transition away from natural gas by prohibiting the state and all local governments from banning, restricting or discouraging the use of natural gas in new or existing homes or commercial buildings. 2024-10-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1493 Washington Staterevenue lossWashington GOPballot propositioncarbon taxclean energycarbon auctiongas pricesSeattle City CouncilRepresentative WalshPierce CountyKing CountyJury DutyInvasive SpeciesHoney Bees https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442444/what-are-the-economic-impacts-of-a-hurricane https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442444_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442444_video_v3.mp4 What Are the Economic Impacts of a Hurricane? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss how hurricanes impact the economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-10-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 650 Hurricane Ianeconomic growthnatural disasterinsurance costsdisaster reliefgovernment helppublic debtfiscal deficitsclimate changeChris KrugOrphe DivounguytaxpayersUnited Stateseveryday economicsaccess to food https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442445/casey-mccormick-debate-price-gouging-in-final-duel https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442445_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442445_video_v3.mp4 Casey, McCormick Debate Price Gouging in Final Duel Turning down inflationary pressure remains front of mind for voters in Pennsylvania. The two U.S. Senate candidates vying to represent them for the next six years both want to fix it, but don’t even agree on why it exists. 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 344 inflationPennsylvaniaBob Casey Jr.Dave McCormickeconomic policyprice gougingPennsylvania electionvoter preferenceBob CaseyDavid McCormick https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442446/a-year-after-oct-7-attack-jewish-teachers-say-la-union-promotes-antisemitism https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442446_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442446_video_v3.mp4 A Year After Oct. 7 Attack, Jewish Teachers Say LA Union Promotes Antisemitism Exactly one year after the terrorist attack on Israel, a group of Jewish California teachers is suing state officials and the superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District over regulations they say force them to associate with a union that promotes anti-Israel rhetoric. The federal lawsuit against Alberto M. Carvalho, LAUSD superintendent and the California Public Employee Relation Board argues the teachers in the Los Angeles Unified School District should not be forced to be a part of the teachers union, called the Unified Teachers of Los Angeles, because it "publicly advocates acts violating their deeply held religious beliefs." Kimberly Krieger, Carli Goblin, Anna Kingston, and another Jewish teacher who is unnamed in the complaint say the UTLA "supports calls for the destruction of Plaintiffs' religious homeland, and promotes animosity and violence towards people of Jewish decent." 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 492 Jewish teacherslawsuitLos AngelesLAUSDCaliforniaanti-israel rhetoricantisemitismanti-Israelcurriculuminstructional materialethnic studiesLA Union https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442447/why-are-mortgage-rates-remaining-relatively-high https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442447_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442447_video_v3.mp4 Why Are Mortgage Rates Remaining Relatively High? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss why mortgage rates haven't fallen as much as some anticipated on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 583 Mortgage RatesOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFederal ReserveInterest RatesEconomic GrowthHousing MarketRefinancingYieldsHome BuyingTreasuriesUS GovernmentFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442448/if-district-judge-strikes-ils-gun-ban-napervilles-ban-would-still-be-in-place https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442448_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442448_video_v3.mp4 If district judge strikes IL's gun ban, Naperville's ban would still be in place Greg Bishop shares a conversation with Robert Bevis from Law Weapons about how if there is an injunction against Illinois' gun ban in federal court, he would still be prohibited from selling certain firearms because of Naperville's ordinance. 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 555 Illinois gun banNaperville Illinoisgun banfirearmsNapiervilleIllinois gun lawLaw WeaponsRobert BevisinjunctionGreg BishopProtect Illinois Communities Act7th CircuitUS Supreme Courtgun lawIllinois in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442449/critics-call-jump-in-wisconsin-standardized-test-scores-ludicrous https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442449_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442449_video_v3.mp4 Critics Call Jump in Wisconsin Standardized Test Scores 'Ludicrous' The latest test results show more students in Wisconsin's public schools are scoring better at reading and writing, but critics say it's an illusion. The state's Department of Public Instruction on Tuesday released the results from the Forward Exam, for middle and elementary school students, and the ACT for high schoolers. The scores show 51% of Wisconsin children are proficient in reading and 53% are proficient in math. That's up from last year's scores that showed 39% were proficient in reading and 41% were proficient in math. 2024-10-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 513 WisconsinStandardized Testtest scoresstudent achievementpublic instructionDepartment of Public InstructionThe Center SquareForward ExamTony EversEducation in FocusAliana KurlBrandon ClaryChalkboard Newsstate test https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442450/policy-makers-talk-pensions-in-chicago-as-trump-discusses-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442450_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442450_video_v3.mp4 Policy makers talk pensions in Chicago as Trump discusses economy Greg Bishop provides various highlights from separate discussions held in Chicago Tuesday. One, with the Better Government Association discussing Illinois' pension problems with a panel of policy makers. The other, former President Donald Trump sat down with Bloomberg for a discussion on economics. 2024-10-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1089 Illinois pensionspension debtstate retirement planIllinois state taxtax payerpension benefitsDonald Trumpeconomic developmentEconomic Club of Chicagoimmigration policyIllinoisGreg Bishoppolicy makerssocial securitypopulation trends https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442451/illinois-gun-store-prepares-for-another-possible-gun-ban-injunction https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442451_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442451_video_v3.mp4 Illinois gun store prepares for another possible gun ban injunction Greg Bishop shares conversations he had with Nicole from GAT Guns in East Dundee about being prepared for another possible injunction against Illinois' gun ban. @WashingtonGunLaw host William Kirk shares some of his thoughts on the importance of representation and the trajectory of the gun ban case. 2024-10-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 559 Greg BishopGAT GunsIllinoisgun banWilliam Kirkgun law2nd amendmentgun controlsecond amendmentSupreme Courtfirearm legislationassault weapon banIllinois gun lawsNaperville https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442452/soft-landing-achieved-but-risks-remain https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442452_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442452_video_v3.mp4 Soft Landing Achieved But Risks Remain Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-10-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 752 Chris KrugDr. Orphe DivounguyEveryday Economicsjob marketinflation reportreal incomeprice growthunemployment claimsAtlanta Fedeconomic growthinflation increasewars abroadMiddle East conflictshousing startsbuilding permits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442453/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-oct-16-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442453_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442453_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Oct. 16, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-10-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1772 IllinoisPension ReformGun LawsDonald TrumpEconomic PolicyIllinois LegislaturePension DebtGovernment DebtIllinois TaxpayersPopulation GainGreg BishopSecond AmendmentGun RightsMichael MadiganState Workers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442454/gun-rights-group-calls-proposed-illinois-safe-storage-lost-and-stolen-enhancements-a-hot-mess https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442454_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442454_video_v3.mp4 Gun rights group calls proposed Illinois 'safe storage,' lost and stolen enhancements a 'hot mess' Greg Bishop shares a conversation with Illinois State Rifle Association's Ed Sullivan about proposed legislation from gun control groups to enhance safe storage of firearms and lost and stolen reporting requirements. 2024-10-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 922 IllinoisGun RightsGun ControlIllinois State Rifle AssociationSecond AmendmentGun ViolenceEd SullivanGreg Bishopfirearm theftsafe at homeGun Violence Prevention PackHellerBruenRed Flag Lawsnews program https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442455/inside-washington-states-climate-act https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442455_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442455_video_v3.mp4 Inside Washington State's Climate Act The 2021 Climate Commitment Act launched Washington state’s carbon market at the beginning of 2023, requiring top polluters to pay for their emissions by purchasing allowances at quarterly auctions. Proponents claim this will motivate large industrial polluters to lessen their emissions as part of a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 95% by 2050. The more than $2 billion raised so far is slated to go to clean energy projects. Opponents claim the CCA has significantly raised gas prices – counter what state officials predicted – while doing nothing to address pollution. Critics point to a former state Department of Ecology economist who claims he was pressured to fudge the numbers on the CCA’s impact on gas prices. 2024-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 257 Washington StateClimate Commitment Actcarbon marketJay Insleegas pricesBrett Daviscarbon auctionsScott Smithstate economist https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442456/republicans-chevron-governors-of-az-and-nv-ring-alarm-on-newsom-gas-proposal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442456_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442456_video_v3.mp4 Republicans, Chevron, Governors of AZ and NV Ring Alarm on Newsom Gas Proposal The Democratic governor of Arizona, Republican governor of Nevada, Chevron, and California Republicans are ringing the alarm on California Gov. Gavin Newsom's steadily advancing refinery regulations, saying they'll reduce energy supplies and raise prices. Newsom called a special legislative session to require refineries to maintain more than two weeks' worth of inventory, and give the state authority over when they are allowed to shut down for repairs. With California refining capacity declining faster than demand for gasoline, the state's remaining, aging refineries - which supply Nevada and Arizona as well - constantly operate at full capacity, making frequent repairs and maintenance both necessary and disruptive. 2024-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 364 California gas pricesGavin Newsomoil refineriesfuel supplyChevronArizonaNevadagas proposalgasoline demandcongestion pricingcarpoolingpublic transitelectric vehicle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442457/deficit-nears-dollar2-trillion-as-lawmakers-borrow-dollar5-billion-per-day https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442457_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442457_video_v3.mp4 Deficit Nears $2 Trillion as Lawmakers Borrow $5 Billion per Day The U.S. annual deficit is nearing $2 trillion for this fiscal year, almost double the record deficits before the COVID-19 pandemic, as federal borrowing hit more than $5 billion per day. The U.S. Congressional Budget Office reported that the federal deficit hit an estimated $1.8 trillion in fiscal year 2024, $139 billion higher than the deficit from the previous fiscal year. The troubling deficit news comes as the national debt continues to soar, drawing closer to $36 trillion. “Within the next dozen years, three major trust funds – for highways, Medicare, and Social Security – will run out of reserves, forcing us to reckon with even tougher decisions on how to keep important government priorities afloat,” Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, said in a statement. 2024-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 519 National DebtBudget Deficitgovernment spendinginflationJoe BidenKamala HarriseconomyhealthcarecorruptionDan McCalebFranklin News FoundationCasey Harper https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442458/trump-casey-lead-in-pennsylvania-polling-averages https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442458_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442458_video_v3.mp4 Trump, Casey Lead in Pennsylvania Polling Averages Leading polling averages for the top two national races in Pennsylvania are split between Republican and Democrat. Former President Donald Trump and incumbent U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr., D-Pa., top the RealClear poling averages at 0.3 percentage points and 3.9 percentage points, respectively. Trump's razor-thin margin comes after winning seven of the last 20 polls conducted since Sept. 11, the day after his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. Of note, Harris' lead has been as high as 5 percentage points in seven polls, including two in the aftermath of the ABC matchup in Philadelphia. 2024-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 296 Donald TrumpKamala HarrisBob Casey Jr.David McCormickPennsylvaniaPolling AveragesPresidential RaceUS Senate RaceElectionVoters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442459/many-arab-muslim-american-voters-leave-harris-utilities-form-partnership-to-address-energy-woes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442459_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442459_video_v3.mp4 Many Arab, Muslim-American Voters Leave Harris, Utilities Form Partnership to Address Energy Woes Arab Americans are drifting away from supporting Vice President Kamala Harris and Democrats as a whole, with many defecting to former President Donald Trump or Green Party Candidate Jill Stein. Three utilities are coming together for the first time to address energy challenges within the PJM Interconnection footprint. The U.S. annual deficit is nearing $2 trillion for this fiscal year, almost double the record deficits before the COVID-19 pandemic, as federal borrowing hit more than $5 billion per day. And more... 2024-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442460/ca-school-taught-5th-graders-gender-identity-had-them-teach-it-to-kindergartners https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442460_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442460_video_v3.mp4 CA School Taught 5th Graders Gender Identity, Had Them Teach it to Kindergartners A California school district allegedly had a teacher teach a lesson and read a gender identity book to fifth graders, then have those fifth graders watch a video version of the book with their kindergarten mentees and teach them the lesson they just learned. Outraged Encinitas parents are now suing the school district and demanding a notification and opt-out program for all objectionable content; currently content notifications and opt-outs are only available for the health unit. 2024-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 380 gender identityCaliforniaschool districtlawsuitopt-out policyhealth unitMy Shadow is PinkDavid MastioKenneth Strucksex reassignmentLos Angeles USDhormone therapygender surgery https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442461/database-at-least-418-illinois-youth-have-had-gender-transition-since-2019 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442461_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442461_video_v3.mp4 Database: At least 418 Illinois youth have had gender transition since 2019 Greg Bishop reviews a new database from Do No Harm about transgender procedures done to children in Illinois and gets reaction from Awake Illinois President Shannon Adcock. 2024-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1057 Illinoistransgender proceduresyouthminorsgender reassignmentpuberty blockersgender-affirming careDo No HarmAwake IllinoisShannon AdcockParental Rightsmedicalization of childrenhormone therapygender identitypediatric surgery https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442462/judge-amends-ruling-against-concealed-carry-transit-ban-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442462_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442462_video_v3.mp4 Judge amends ruling against concealed carry transit ban case Greg Bishop reviews the latest filing from an Illinois federal judge in the case challenging Illinois' prohibition of licensed concealed carry holders carrying concealed firearms on mass transit. 2024-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 373 Illinoisconcealed carryfirearmpublic transportationsecond amendmentJudge Steven McGlynnbench trialMetraConcealed FirearmGun laws https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442463/california-sheriff-confident-third-trump-assassination-attempt-stopped https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442463_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442463_video_v3.mp4 California sheriff confident third Trump assassination attempt stopped Greg Bishop reviews comments from a California sheriff in the aftermath of arresting an individual attempting to get into a Trump rally with guns, multiple passports and an unregistered vehicle. 2024-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 363 Donald Trump rallyAssassination AttemptWeapons arrestChad BiancoRiverside CountyRiversideFormer PresidentGreg BishopThe Center SquareNovember 5th Election https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442464/weekend-edition-or-quinn-continues-millionaire-surcharge-push-for-illinois-property-tax-relief https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442464_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442464_video_v3.mp4 Weekend Edition | Quinn Continues ‘Millionaire Surcharge’ Push for Illinois Property Tax Relief Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn continues to push for voters to approve a non-binding question on the Nov. 5 ballot to bring about a “millionaire surcharge.” Illinoisans pay the second highest property taxes in the United States, according to multiple nationwide surveys. The total amount paid annually by Illinois property tax payers is $23.2 billion, according to Quinn. With early voting ongoing, one of the advisory questions voters are being asked is whether those making more than $1 million should be taxed an additional 3% to pay for a fund for property tax relief. “The unfortunate thing is there’s no money in the property tax relief trust fund,” Quinn told reporters at a news conference in Springfield on Wednesday. “It has never been appropriated any money to give out these annual rebates.” 2024-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinoisproperty taxmillionaire taxPat QuinnMichael Madigancorruption trialIllinois politicstax rebatesnon-binding referendumproperty tax relieftaxesState Financesdebtstadium subsidiesIllinois constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442465/top-wa-provider-for-minor-gender-reassignment-procedures-previously-fined-dollar5-million https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442465_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442465_video_v3.mp4 Top WA Provider for Minor Gender Reassignment Procedures Previously Fined $5 Million A Washington-based surgery center ranked by a nonprofit among the top in the state for minor gender reassignment surgeries was recently fined $5 million as part of a lawsuit in which the State Attorney General’s Office accused them of deceptive business practices. Within Washington, Lynnwood-based Alderwood Surgical Center performed more than twice as many gender reassignment surgeries on minors than Seattle Children’s Hospital Gender Clinic (50), making it the number one gender reassignment surgery center in the state in terms of total patients. That data is according to the nonprofit Do No Harm and confined to 2019-2023. 2024-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1639 gender reassignmentWashington StateSeattle Children's HospitalDo No HarmWashington in Focusgender affirming caretransgenderfinance violationsBrett Davispolitical actionSeattleSpokane CountyMinimum WageRestaurant Industrycapital gains tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442466/poll-harris-holds-slight-national-lead-over-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442466_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442466_video_v3.mp4 Poll: Harris Holds Slight National Lead Over Trump Vice President Kamala Harris holds a slight edge over former President Donald Trump in national polling less than one month from election day. The Center Square Voters' Voice poll, conducted with Noble Predictive Insights and released Wednesday, shows Harris leads Trump 49% to 47%, a tight race that's within the poll's +/-2.1% margin of error. The poll is one of only six national tracking polls in the United States. The race likely will be determined by a handful of swing states where other polling shows a near tie. 2024-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 528 Kamala HarrisDonald Trump2024 Electionpolitical pollvoter trendsswing stateselectionvoter demographicspolitical issuesCenter SquareDan MccalebCasey HarperJoe BidenMuslim AmericansArab Americans https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442467/ptsd-workers-comp-for-first-responders-nearly-finalized-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442467_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442467_video_v3.mp4 PTSD Workers Comp for First Responders Nearly Finalized in Pennsylvania First responders diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder moved one step closer to qualifying for workers compensation in Pennsylvania. The state Senate approved a proposal on Wednesday to expand the program to cover those living with the condition. Twenty-five other states have already done so, according to Rep. Jenn O'Mara, D-Springfield, who sponsored similar legislation in the House. 2024-10-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 227 Pennsylvaniaworkers compensationPTSDfirst respondersJenn O'MaraKristen SmithState Senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442468/appeals-court-returns-transit-carry-ban-case-to-district-court-for-more-clear-ruling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442468_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442468_video_v3.mp4 Appeals court returns transit carry ban case to district court for more clear ruling Greg Bishop reviews the latest ruling from the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in the case challenging Illinois ban on carrying licensed concealed firearms on mass transit, and also the latest push from gun control groups for stricter Illinois gun laws. 2024-10-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 342 IllinoisGun ControlGun ViolenceGun LawsConcealed CarryUS Court of AppealsSeventh CircuitGreg BishopCook CountyIllinois in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442469/as-pritzker-returns-from-japan-johnson-jets-to-london https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442469_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442469_video_v3.mp4 As Pritzker returns from Japan, Johnson jets to London Greg Bishop reviews recent comments from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson about their separate trips to different countries in an effort to bring business investment to Illinois. 2024-10-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 680 IllinoisJB PritzkerBrandon JohnsonJapanLondonbusiness tripbusinessIllinois economyChicagoEconomic DevelopmentTaxationclean energySysmexChicago BearsIllinois in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442470/chicago-teachers-union-members-sue-for-audit-receive-intimidation-from-leadership https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442470_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442470_video_v3.mp4 Chicago Teachers Union members sue for audit, receive intimidation from leadership Greg Bishop shares conversations with Liberty Justice Center attorney Dean McGee and their client Philip Weiss, who is suing the Chicago Teachers Union to release audits of their finances to union members. 2024-10-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 702 Chicago Teachers UnionLiberty Justice Centerfinancial auditsCTUDean McGeelawsuitPhillip Weissaudit inspectionunion membersStacey Davis GatesUnion SpendingGreg BishopAccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442471/madigan-trial-reporter-discusses-ongoing-jury-selection-in-historic-corruption-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442471_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442471_video_v3.mp4 Madigan trial reporter discusses ongoing jury selection in historic corruption case Greg Bishop talks with The Center Square reporter Jim Talamonti about the first week of coverage of the corruption trial against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. 2024-10-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 774 Michael Madigancorruption chargesGreg BishopJim Talamontijury selectionCommonwealth EdisonMike Madigan trialIllinois politicspolitical harassmentpolitical tacticspolitical intimidationMadiganMclainjuror selectionlobbyists https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442472/vice-presidential-debate-highlights-divide-between-parties-on-school-safety https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442472_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442472_video_v3.mp4 Vice Presidential Debate Highlights Divide Between Parties on School Safety During last week's debate between candidates for vice president, the two sparred over school shootings, illustrating the ideological divide between the main political parties. While Republican VP candidate Sen. J.D. Vance from Ohio and Democratic candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz maintained a generally civil tone during the portion of the debate, their answers highlight the wide divide on approaches to school safety. When pressed during the debate hosted by CBS News, Walz (D) and Vance (R) took opposite approaches on how to curb shooting deaths that generally reflected their respective party's stances. 2024-10-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 378 JD VanceTim Walzschool safetygun violencegun ownershipschool shootingsmental healthPolitical partiesAmerican educationSecond amendmenteducation reformEliana KnoedlBrandon Clary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442473/affordable-care-act-protections-approved-in-pennsylvania-house https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442473_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442473_video_v3.mp4 Affordable Care Act Protections Approved in Pennsylvania House A package of bills that enshrine federal insurance mandates into Pennsylvania law passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday. Supporters say doing so guarantees the coverage expectations residents have grown accustomed to since the Affordable Care Act became law in 2010 will exist, even if Congress or the Supreme Court make changes. Two bills ban annual and lifetime limits and preexisting condition exclusion policies. The third stipulates that dependents can keep parental health insurance coverage through age 26. 2024-10-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 294 Affordable Care ActPennsylvania HouseHealth InsurancePreexisting ConditionKristen SmithFederal Insurance MandatesHouse of Representatives https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442474/former-illinois-governor-pushes-for-millionaire-surcharge-others-say-will-create-business-deserts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442474_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442474_video_v3.mp4 Former Illinois governor pushes for 'millionaire surcharge' others say will create business deserts Greg Bishop reviews the arguments for and against a proposal to tax millionaires in Illinois more to fund property tax relief rebates. Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn supports the measure. State Rep. Martin McLaughlin, R-Barrington Hills, opposes the idea. 2024-10-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 980 IllinoisPat Quinnmillionairestaxproperty tax reliefsmall businessesstate revenueMarty McLaughlinmillion dollar incometax payersgovernment spendingTaxpayersProperty taxMillionaire surchargeGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442475/chicago-mayor-stands-behind-dismantling-gun-detection-system https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442475_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442475_video_v3.mp4 Chicago mayor stands behind dismantling gun detection system Greg Bishop reviews the latest back and forth between Chicago aldermen and Mayor Brandon Johnson over the deactivation of the ShotSpotter gun fire detection system. 2024-10-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 482 ShotSpottergun detectionBrandon JohnsonChicagocrimepublic safetygunfireChicago City CouncilGreg BishopIllinois in Focuscity's budgetpolitical unitycrime technologyfighting crimeChicago City Alderman https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442476/madigan-jury-being-selected-as-corruption-case-continues-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442476_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442476_video_v3.mp4 Madigan jury being selected as corruption case continues in Chicago Greg Bishop reviews the latest update from Wednesday's court session in the corruption trial against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan where prosecutors and defense questioned potential jurors. Jury selection continues Thursday. Former Gov. Pat Quinn shared some of his thoughts on the ordeal. 2024-10-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 583 Michael Madiganjury selectioncorruption trialIllinois HousePat QuinnIllinoisComEdtrialIllinois PoliticsethicsMike MadiganPatrick WindhorstLisa Madigan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442477/michigan-mom-appeals-ruling-that-school-board-reporting-her-to-feds-was-minor-harassment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442477_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442477_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Mom Appeals Ruling That School Board Reporting Her to Feds Was 'Minor Harassment' A Michigan mom is appealing a court's ruling that she suffered "minor harassment" at the hands of school leaders for speaking out at board meetings against the COVID-19 policies enacted by her child's school district. Sandra Herndon, the mother of a special needs student formerly enrolled in the Chippewa Valley School District in Clinton Township, Michigan, alleges that school leaders violated her rights by contacting her employer and the Department of Justice for her outspoken oppostition to remote learning. The initial lawsuit alleged that an email referring Hernden to the federal law enforcement agency came immediately after Attorney General Merrick Garland sent an Oct. 4, 2021, memo calling on the FBI to investigate "harassment, intimidation, and threats of violence against school administrators, board members, teachers, and staff." 2024-10-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 479 Michigan MomSchool BoardCOVID-19 policiesEducation in FocusSandra Herndencourt rulingDepartment of Justicemasking policiesschool boardLearning LossElizabeth PydenFrank BednardCOVID CredentialsBrennan ClareyEliana Kurl https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442478/how-will-the-election-impact-the-housing-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442478_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442478_video_v3.mp4 How Will the Election Impact the Housing Market? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they take an early look ahead to the housing market in 2025 on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-10-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 822 housing marketmortgage rateshome saleshousing affordabilityUS economyOrphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday Economicsfiscal deficitshousing industryhousing permitsSeattle metrosingle-family zoningaffordable housingRaleigh North Carolina https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442479/this-weeks-inflation-report-could-send-treasury-yields-higher https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442479_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442479_video_v3.mp4 This Week's Inflation Report Could Send Treasury Yields Higher Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 550 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyjobs reportlabor marketinflation reportconsumer creditgreat resignationquit ratesFederal ReserveFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442480/quinn-continues-millionaire-surcharge-push-for-illinois-property-tax-relief https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442480_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442480_video_v3.mp4 Quinn continues ‘millionaire surcharge’ push for Illinois property tax relief Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn holds a news conference Wednesday in Springfield to advocate for a "millionaire surcharge" to fund property tax rebates. 2024-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 278 Pat QuinnIllinoisproperty taxtax reliefmillionaire surchargereferendumtax payers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442481/us-supreme-court-hears-arguments-about-atf-gun-parts-rule https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442481_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442481_video_v3.mp4 U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments about ATF gun parts rule Greg Bishop reviews the oral arguments from Monday's U.S. Supreme Court session about an ATF rule concerning gun parts and whether the agency exceeded its authority. 2024-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1445 US Supreme CourtATFGun Control ActSecond Amendmentfirearm regulationgun controlfirearmsgun lawElizabeth B. PrelogarJustice AlitoJustice GorsuchAR-15ghost gunsfirearm kitsframe or receiver https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442482/madigan-trial-begins-with-jury-selection https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442482_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442482_video_v3.mp4 Madigan trial begins with jury selection Greg Bishop reviews what happened at the first day of the corruption trial against for Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. 2024-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 352 Mike MadiganIllinois HouseJury SelectionBriberyRacketeeringComedGreg BishopIllinois in Focuscorruption in Illinoisethics reforms https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442483/former-illinois-house-speaker-madigan-arrives-to-federal-court-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442483_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442483_video_v3.mp4 Former Illinois House Speaker Madigan arrives to federal court in Chicago Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan arrives at the federal court building in Chicago Wednesday morning for the start of jury selection in the case alleging nearly a decade long of corruption against Madigan and some of his associates. 2024-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Michael MadiganIllinois HouseChicagoFederal CourtCorruption trialJury selection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442484/ca-school-taught-5th-graders-gender-identity-had-them-teach-it-to-kindergartners https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442484_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442484_video_v3.mp4 CA School Taught 5th Graders Gender Identity, Had Them Teach It to Kindergartners A California school district allegedly had a teacher teach a lesson and read a gender identity book to fifth graders, then have those fifth graders watch a video version of the book with their kindergarten mentees and teach them the lesson they just learned. 2024-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 506 gender identityfifth graderskindergartenersschool districtparental rightssex educationschool policyFirst AmendmentFourteenth AmendmentEducation in FocusAliana KairnottlBrendan ClaryMy Shadow is Pinkcompelled speechCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442485/disrespectful-and-condescending-chicago-mayor-and-media-grapple https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442485_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442485_video_v3.mp4 'Disrespectful and condescending': Chicago mayor and media grapple Greg Bishop reviews moments from Monday's news conference with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson who appeared before media to announce a new school board days after the current board announced their resignation. 2024-10-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 531 Brandon JohnsonChicago mayorSchool BoardChicago public schoolsGreg Bishopmedia commentaryLondon tripChicago BearsBusiness investmentIllinois in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442486/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-oct-8th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442486_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442486_video_v3.mp4 Illinois in Focus Daily | Tuesday Oct. 8th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-10-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 684 Illinois in Focus DailyMadigan TrialUS Supreme Courtfirearms lawsBrandon JohnsonChicago school boardChicago BearsLondon TripPolitical NewsMike MadiganCorruption TrialGarland v Vanderstockfirearm lawsLawsuit AbusePublic Education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442487/sacramento-pilot-project-welfare-program-bars-whites-asians-hispanics https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442487_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442487_video_v3.mp4 Sacramento Pilot-Project Welfare Program Bars Whites, Asians, Hispanics A new Sacramento unrestricted cash welfare pilot program that will distribute $725 per month to selected low-income parents or guardians of black or indigenous children allows individuals to apply regardless of immigration status. The program does not provide an option for parents of white, Asian, or Hispanic children, leading critics to wonder why the county adopted racial restrictions when a needs-based program would be more fair and less subject to legal scrutiny. 2024-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 343 welfare programCaliforniaSacramento CountySacramentoracial discriminationequal protectionCenter SquareRacial AllegationsKenneth SchruppCity Website https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442488/money-management-quarrels-take-over-pennsylvania-treasurers-race https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442488_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442488_video_v3.mp4 Money Management Quarrels Take over Pennsylvania Treasurer’s Race In the contentious race for Pennsylvania treasurer, candidates campaign against each other’s money management, or lack thereof. It’s not an unsurprising strategy given the office’s primary role as keeper of the state’s multi-billion dollar taxpayer-funded bank accounts. The vitriolic messaging, however, stands apart from other statewide office campaigns. 2024-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 328 Pennsylvania TreasurerStacy GarrityErin McClellandMoney ManagementPennsylvania ElectionFinancial ReportPennsylvaniaTreasurer's raceGarrity campaignPublic School RetirementState EmployeesStock market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442489/chicago-mayor-to-appoint-new-school-board-after-entire-panel-resigns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442489_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442489_video_v3.mp4 Chicago mayor to appoint new school board after entire panel resigns Greg Bishop looks at the unprecedented resignation of the entire Chicago School Board Friday, with comments from Chicago alderman and a state legislator. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is set to appoint a new board Monday. 2024-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 339 Chicago Public SchoolsSchool Board ResignationBrandon JohnsonAnn WilliamsChicago Teachers UnionChicago school boardIllinoisnews conferenceboard membersGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442490/flurry-of-filings-in-challenge-against-illinois-swipe-fee-prohibition https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442490_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442490_video_v3.mp4 Flurry of filings in challenge against Illinois 'swipe fee' prohibition Greg Bishop reviews the most recent filings in the case challenging Illinois' prohibition of fees for credit and debt card transactions on taxes and tips. He also checks the status of other lawsuits challenging Illinois firearms laws and more. 2024-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 522 Interchange Fee Prohibition ActGreg BishopJB PritzkerKwame RaoulNational Bank ActJ.B. PritzkerIllinois lawGun banState appeals courtMyers v KellyFirearm ManufacturingCook Countyautomatic license plates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442491/illinois-senate-gop-calls-for-audit-amid-child-abuse-allegations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442491_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442491_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Senate GOP calls for audit amid child abuse allegations Greg Bishop reviews comments from Illinois Senate Minority Leader John Curran calling for an audit of child welfare operations amid allegations of abuse as Gov. J.B. Pritzker expects more lawsuits to be filed. 2024-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 427 child abusesexual abuseJohn CurranIllinoisJ.B. Pritzkerstate fundsDCFSauditor generalGreg Bishoplawsuitsabuse allegations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442492/comed-4-evidence-paints-picture-ahead-of-madigan-trial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442492_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442492_video_v3.mp4 ComEd 4 evidence paints picture ahead of Madigan trial Greg Bishop reviews some of the evidence presented at the ComEd 4 trail last year that may paint the picture of the do-nothing jobs associates of former House Speaker Michael Madigan got. Madigan's corruption trial begins this week. 2024-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 824 Michael MadiganIllinois House SpeakerComEdFidel MarquezMike Mcclainbriberycorruption trialMike Madiganundercover videolobbyistsComedPatronage systemIllinois politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442493/longshoremen-end-port-strike-after-reaching-potential-deal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442493_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442493_video_v3.mp4 Longshoremen end port strike after reaching potential deal Nearly 50,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association will return to work after the port workers' union reached a tentative contract agreement with the United States Maritime Alliance. "The International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. have reached a tentative agreement on wages and have agreed to extend the Master Contract until January 15, 2025 to return to the bargaining table to negotiate all other outstanding issues," the two groups posted Thursday in a joint statement to Facebook. "Effective immediately, all current job actions will cease and all work covered by the Master Contract will resume." 2024-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 486 longshoremenport strikelabor unionsunion negotiationsdock workersUS economyLongshoremen strikeCenter SquareDan McCalebKC HarperFranklin News FoundationCOVID-19 pandemicJoe BidenUnion accountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442494/weekend-edition-or-judge-denies-defense-motions-as-madigan-case-heads-to-trial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442494_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442494_video_v3.mp4 Weekend Edition | Judge Denies Defense Motions as Madigan Case Heads to Trial A judge on Wednesday denied former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's motion to dismiss some of the charges he faces before trial next week. Judge John Robert Blakey also denied a motion from Madigan's co-defendant in the case, Michael McClain, for a separate trial. McClain, a former state lawmaker, lobbyist and longtime Madigan ally, had asked for his own trial without Madigan because Madigan's defense team plans to blame McClain for the multi-year corruption scheme. 2024-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Michael MadiganMichael McClainMadigan caseIllinoispolitical corruptionstate governmentfederal prosecutionlegal processState attorneysGreg BishopComEd four trialBruce RaunerJB PritzkerIllinois State Police https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442495/vance-walz-debate-economy-immigration-abortion-in-tight-presidential-race https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442495_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442495_video_v3.mp4 Vance, Walz Debate Economy, Immigration, Abortion in Tight Presidential Race U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz exchanged barbs on the debate stage Tuesday night in what may be the final debate before Election Day just five weeks away. CBS News anchors Norah O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan hosted the 100+ minute debate of the vice presidential nominees, where the candidates grappled over the economy, immigration, abortion and the records of their respective running mates. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris remain in a tight race according to polling nationally and in the swing states. 2024-10-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 519 J.D. VanceTim WalzPresidential racePolitical debateEconomyImmigrationAbortionDonald TrumpKamala Harriselectionswing statesAmerica in FocusOctober SurpriseJoe Bidenpolitical debates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442496/caifornias-newsom-reverses-course-to-allow-nations-first-cannabis-cafes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442496_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442496_video_v3.mp4 Caifornia’s Newsom Reverses Course to Allow Nation’s First Cannabis Cafes Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill legalizing "cannabis cafes" and allowing commercial events there. The American Cancer Society condemned the law, noting secondhand marijuana smoke is often just as bad, if not worse, than cigarette smoke. California banned indoor smoking at entertainment venues in 1998, making this bill a major reversal in state policy. It's unclear if the law will allow individuals to smoke marijuana mixed with tobacco, as is the custom in Amsterdam, the city whose "coffeeshops" (cafes that sell cannabis and coffee) the bill references as a model. 2024-10-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 332 Californiacannabis cafesGavin Newsomlegal cannabiscannabis lawsmedical cannabisalcohol regulationsGavyn Newsom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442497/longshoremen-end-port-strike-and-southeastern-states-send-help-to-helene-stricken-north-carolina https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442497_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442497_video_v3.mp4 Longshoremen End Port Strike & Southeastern States Send Help to Helene-Stricken North Carolina U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz exchanged barbs on the debate stage Tuesday night in what may be the final debate before Election Day just four weeks away. Southeastern governors, even those affected by Hurricane Helene, are sending National Guard, law enforcement and other first responders to western North Carolina. Nearly 50,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association will return to work after the port workers' union reached a tentative contract agreement with the United States Maritime Alliance. A judge on Wednesday denied former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's motion to dismiss some of the charges he faces before trial next week. And more... 2024-10-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442498/washington-candidates-for-secretary-of-state-clash-over-disinformation-residency https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442498_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442498_video_v3.mp4 Washington Candidates for Secretary of State Clash Over Disinformation, Residency It’s unclear how many people watched, but there was another contentious election debate Tuesday night in addition to the one between the U.S. vice presidential candidates. The candidates for Washington Secretary of State took part in a debate hosted by the League of Women Voters. Duties of the Secretary of State include supervising state and local elections, filing and verifying initiatives and referendums, registering nonprofits, collecting and preserving the historical records of the state, among others. Incumbent Steve Hobbs is running against challenger Dale Whitaker. 2024-10-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1356 WashingtonSecretary of StateSteve HobbsDale Whittakerelection integrityvoting rightsstate electionsfederal electionsdisinformationWashington state30-day residencylegal residencyVoter Suppressionartificial intelligencedata collection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442499/investigation-demand-grows-as-child-abuse-allegations-against-illinois-stack-up https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442499_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442499_video_v3.mp4 Investigation demand grows as child abuse allegations against Illinois stack up Separately, Illinois Senate Minority Leader John Curran, R-Downer's Grove, and Gov. J.B. Pritzker react to the growing number of reports of abuse within the state's child welfare agency. 2024-10-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 311 child abuseIllinois SenateJohn CurranJ.B. PritzkerinvestigationIllinois governmentDCSF workerSenator John Currancover upIntegrate CareAunt Martha'stax dollarsfiscal transparencypolitical discussion https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442500/nuclear-growing-but-power-demand-still-a-problem-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442500_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442500_video_v3.mp4 Nuclear Growing, but Power Demand Still a Problem in Pennsylvania The growth of data centers has been good news for nuclear power in Pennsylvania. But meeting growing demand in the future could be a struggle for the electric grid. Local political support stood behind reviving Three Mile Island in the commonwealth and Constellation Energy announced a deal in late September to bring it out of retirement and supply power for a Microsoft data center, keeping the plant running through 2054. 2024-10-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 301 nuclear powerPennsylvaniadata centerselectric gridThree Mile IslandMicrosoftAmazonConstellation Energyenergy demandAnthony Hennenclean energyenergy policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442501/poll-economy-keeps-harris-trump-tied-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442501_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442501_video_v3.mp4 Poll: Economy Keeps Harris, Trump Tied in Pennsylvania Another poll shows that Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are neck and neck in Pennsylvania. This one, from Emerson College Polling and Real Clear Pennsylvania, found a 48-48 tie between the two candidates, while half of voters expect Harris to prevail and 49% expect Trump to pull it off. Conducted in late September, the poll asked 1,000 likely voters in the commonwealth and has a margin of error of three percentage points. 2024-10-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 254 PennsylvaniaDonald TrumpKamala HarrisElectionElection PollPennsylvania ElectionsPolitical PollingEmerson College PollingReal Clear Pennsylvania https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442502/madigan-corruption-trial-begins-in-chicago-next-week https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442502_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442502_video_v3.mp4 Madigan corruption trial begins in Chicago next week Greg Bishop reviews the history of charges against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan who faces trail in Chicago starting next week. 2024-10-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1761 Michael MadiganCom EdIllinoisHouse Speakercorruption trialgovernment corruptionIllinois State HousecorruptionIllinois Senateinvestigationdeferred prosecution agreementChris WelchIllinois Houseracketeering conspiracypolitical corruption https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442503/illinois-state-police-providing-real-time-gps-move-over-notifications https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442503_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442503_video_v3.mp4 Illinois State Police providing real-time GPS ‘move over’ notifications Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly discusses the agency's efforts to share data to Waze and Google about traffic hazards drivers should move over and slow down for. 2024-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 144 Illinois State PoliceBrendan KellyWazeGoogle MapsMove Over LawTraffic SafetyDriving SafetyTraffic AlertsFirst RespondersLaw Enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442504/illinois-state-police-sharing-real-time-move-over-updates-to-waze-google https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442504_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442504_video_v3.mp4 Illinois State Police sharing real time 'move over' updates to Waze, Google Greg Bishop shares moments from a news conference where Illinois State Police announced they are sending real time data to mapping systems through Waze and Google to alert motorists using such GPS devices of upcoming traffic stops, disabled vehicles and road debris so motorists can slow down and move over. 2024-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 521 Illinois State PoliceGoogle MapsWazePublic safetytraffic alertsMove Over lawtraffic stopstraffic safetydriver safetyBrendan KellyWaze App https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442505/pritzker-paying-close-attention-to-case-involving-serious-allegations-at-child-welfare-agency https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442505_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442505_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker 'paying close attention' to case involving 'serious allegations' at child welfare agency Greg Bishop shares recent comments from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker about hundreds of allegations of abuse at Illinois youth detention centers between 1996 and 2021. 2024-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 340 J.B. PritzkerJB PritzkerIllinoischild abusesexual abusechild welfareyouth detentionfoster kidssex traffickingIllinois in Focusnews conferenceIllinois SenateInjustice Watch https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442506/illinois-drinking-water-concerns-grow-after-carbon-capture-leak https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442506_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442506_video_v3.mp4 Illinois drinking water concerns grow after carbon capture leak Greg Bishop reviews some of the recent discussion about carbon capture operations in the state of Illinois, including a recent issue at an ADM operation where a leak was detected. 2024-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 502 Carbon capturingIllinoisWater supplyEnvironmentalADMAquiferEPAJ.B. PritzkerGreg BishopChappin RoseMuhammad AquiferEPA standardsIllinois governmentcarbon capturepipeline standards https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442507/judge-denies-illinois-motion-to-hold-ruling-against-transit-carry-ban-lashes-states-attorneys https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442507_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442507_video_v3.mp4 Judge denies Illinois' motion to hold ruling against transit carry ban, lashes state's attorneys Greg Bishop reviews a rough play-by-play from Wednesday's federal court hearing in the Northern District of Illinois where Judge Iain Johnston took attorneys for Illinois and Cook County to task over implying his ruling against the state's prohibition of canceled carry creates a public safety risk. 2024-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1259 IllinoisConcealed carrySecond AmendmentCourt rulingPublic safetyJudge JohnstonCook CountyFirearm regulationmotion to stayIllinois State PoliceLegal argumentgun controlattorney generalGreg Bishopgun ban https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442508/sanctuary-state-illinois-role-in-trumps-deportation-plan-murky https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442508_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442508_video_v3.mp4 ‘Sanctuary state’ Illinois’ role in Trump’s deportation plan murky From Tuesday's vice presidential debate on CBS between Sen. J.D. Vance and Gov. Tim Walz, the two discuss immigration and former President Donald Trump's deportation plan. Separately, Illinois state Sens. Chapin Rose, R-Mohamet, and Dave Syverson, R-Cherry Valley, discuss Illinois' "sanctuary" status for non-citizens. 2024-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 178 J.D. VanceTim WalzDonald TrumpdeportationIllinoisChapin RoseDave Syversonimmigration policyborder security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442509/are-tariffs-effective-economic-bargaining-chips https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442509_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442509_video_v3.mp4 Are Tariffs Effective Economic Bargaining Chips? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the role of tariffs in economic negotiations on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 709 tariffstrade negotiationUS economyEconomic growthChris KrugOrphe DivounguyDonald TrumpMarket competitionLowering barriersInnovationInterest ratesmanufacturing jobsJohn Deerefarm equipmentU.S. agenda https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442510/schools-closed-during-covid-19-new-research-shows-theyre-not-coming-back https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442510_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442510_video_v3.mp4 Schools Closed During COVID-19, New Research Shows They’re Not Coming Back New research shows that school enrollment has declined in over 5,000 public schools in the U.S., suggesting families are rejecting traditional schools because of the pandemic. The Fordham Institute's new study, conducted by researcher Sofoklis Goulas from the Brookings Institution, released Wednesday, found that families were over twice as likely to leave low-performing public schools. The enrollment declines aren’t random, which leads Goulas to suspect that students aren’t just missing but instead are seeking alternatives. 2024-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 523 COVID-19 pandemicschool enrollmentschool choiceschool closingschool districtlow performing schoolsFordham InstituteBrookings InstitutionEliana KirnBrendan ClarySophocles Goulasbirth rate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442511/il-apologizes-after-inferring-safety-implications-from-judges-ruling-against-transit-carry-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442511_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442511_video_v3.mp4 IL apologizes after inferring 'safety implications' from judge's ruling against transit carry ban Greg Bishop reviews the latest filings from the state of Illinois and Cook County about the transit carry ban ruling from a federal district court judge. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_5370e416-8025-11ef-82a1-47bf2f272bd1.html 2024-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1049 IllinoisCook CountyConcealed CarryMass TransitCourt CaseSecond AmendmentJB PritzkerIain JohnstonGun LawsIllinois LawKimberly M FoxxNorthern District Federal Courtfirearm lawgun violencePublic safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442512/how-does-illinois-fit-in-with-trumps-plan-to-deport-criminal-illegal-immigrants https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442512_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442512_video_v3.mp4 How does Illinois fit in with Trump's plan to deport criminal illegal immigrants? Greg Bishop reviews concerns from Illinois Senate Republicans about the unknown number of non-citizen migrants with criminal records in the state of Illinois and what role the state's "sanctuary" status would play in former President Donald Trump's plan, were he to be reelected, to deport criminal illegal aliens. 2024-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1096 IllinoisDonald TrumpDeportation planillegal immigrantsImmigrationICESanctuary StatusGreg BishopRepublican partyBorder securityImmigration crisisJB PritzkerIllinois lawUS Mexico BorderCriminal Records https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442513/nevada-school-district-accused-of-covering-up-violent-attacks-by-students https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442513_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442513_video_v3.mp4 Nevada School District Accused of ‘Covering Up’ Violent Attacks by Students A former paraprofessional is suing the Washoe County School District over claims that the system shuffles dangerous students between schools without adequately alerting staff about their behavior and terminated him in retaliation. The special education professional, James Benthin, said in the lawsuit that the school district “failed to discipline and remove dangerous students and failed to prevent the violent assault and battery” he allegedly experienced at the hands of a student in October last year. The lawsuit alleges Washoe County School District (WCSD) did nothing to remove dangerous students, which created a dangerous environment for teachers and students. The district said it cannot comment on pending litigation. 2024-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 479 Nevada School DistrictSchool DistrictWashoe Countystudent violenceViolenceeducationstudent behaviorNevadapending litigationJames BensonEliana Kourtell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442514/lawsuit-illinois-schools-equity-agenda-is-divisive-racial-ideology https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442514_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442514_video_v3.mp4 Lawsuit: Illinois School’s Equity Agenda Is ‘Divisive Racial’ Ideology A lawsuit filed last week against the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 in Evanston, Illinois, alleges the school separated students and teachers by race and incited “racial hostility” through “divisive, race-obsessed teachings,” which it which the lawsuit says requires teachers to impose on students. The complaint filed by the Southeastern Legal Foundation on behalf of part-time drama teacher Stacy Deemar alleges that District 65 injected critical race theory into what students were taught. It also says the Department of Education issued a letter finding the district violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. 2024-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 463 LawsuitIllinois schoolsEquity agendaRacial ideologyCivil rightsDepartment of EducationEvanstonSkokieStacy DeMarSoutheast Legal FoundationEducation in FocusBrennan ClaryEliana KnoedelJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442515/california-adopts-plastic-bag-ban-files-lawsuit-claiming-recycling-a-pr-stunt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442515_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442515_video_v3.mp4 California Adopts Plastic Bag Ban, Files Lawsuit Claiming Recycling a ‘PR Stunt' After decades of promoting plastics recycling, California adopted a total plastic shopping bag ban and filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil, claiming plastic recycling is a “public relations stunt.” With the state’s outbreak of fecal-transmitted hepatitis among homeless individuals correlated with the onset of the state’s first single-use plastic bag ban that required reusable plastic bags to be purchased for ten cents, the new complete ban could worsen the disease’s spread. In 2016, California voters passed a more limited plastic bag ban that required stores to sell reusable plastic bags, or paper bags, at checkout for ten cents instead of providing bags for free. State Sen. Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas, sponsored legislation to completely ban plastic bags after research found Californians’ plastic waste per capita increased 50% after the ban due to the use of much thicker bags to qualify as “reusable.” 2024-10-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 433 CaliforniaPlastic BagsPlastic BanExxon MobilePlastic RecyclingHepatitis Aplastic recyclingplastic bag banGavin NewsomRob BontaDavid MastioKenneth Strubplastic liner bagsCNBCcentersquare.com https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442516/pa-senate-candidate-mccormick-caseys-leadership-devastating-failure-of-imagination https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442516_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442516_video_v3.mp4 PA Senate Candidate McCormick: Casey’s Leadership ‘Devastating’ Failure of Imagination In the battleground of Bucks County on Wednesday, Republican Senate Candidate Dave McCormick focused on the rising cost of living. “Families and businesses are hurting,” McCormick told a few dozen supporters crammed into the Bensalem Farmers Market and Deli. “It’s been devastating, the last three and a half years, for Pennsylvania.” He repeated his criticism of incumbent Democratic Sen. Bob Casey as an out-of-touch liberal who would leave Pennsylvania worse off if he wins a fourth term. 2024-10-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 293 Dave McCormickBob Caseycost of livinginflationPennsylvania politicscampaignKamala HarrisDonald Trumpeconomic issuesSenate electionelection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442517/what-is-the-cost-of-corruption https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442517_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442517_video_v3.mp4 What is the Cost of Corruption? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss how corruption hurts the economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-10-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 631 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugDr. Orphe DivounguyEconomic Theftpolitical corruptionOrphe Divounguyproperty taxesMichael MadiganIllinoiscorruptionAmerica's Talking https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442518/pennsylvania-elections-no-consistency-for-67-counties https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442518_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442518_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Elections: No Consistency for 67 Counties County boards of elections across Pennsylvania are preparing for November, but warn that more support would help them get the job done quicker — while state laws hamstring their effort. “We should have one uniform way of handling elections that takes out all the ambiguity,” Jeff Reber, a Union County Commissioner and election reform committee chair of the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania, said. “Honestly, everybody I’ve talked to from the election administration side would be thrilled if that were the case.” Speaking during a Senate Democratic Policy Committee hearing on mail-in and absentee ballot access, Reber and others noted how election day in Pennsylvania is an event done in 67 ways. Counties, not the state, set their policies around things like ballot drop boxes and whether to notify mail-in voters of errors made on their ballot. 2024-10-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 254 PennsylvaniaPennsylvania electionsmail-in votingcounty officialsJeff ReberCounty Commissioners Association of PennsylvaniaKristen Smithelection lawballot drop boxesabsentee ballot access https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442519/trump-campaign-boosted-in-latest-poll https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442519_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442519_video_v3.mp4 Trump Campaign Boosted in Latest Poll Newly released polling data may give fresh hope to the Trump campaign this week as Vice President Kamala Harris’ triumphant entry to the race fades and is replaced by the day-to-day grind of modern presidential campaigning. A New York Times/Siena poll released Monday shows Trump performing well in three key states, including a 5-point lead in the swing state of Arizona. The poll also showed Trump up by 2 points in North Carolina and up by 4 points in Georgia. Former President Joe Biden beat Trump in both Arizona and Georgia in 2020 by a narrow margin. 2024-10-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 472 Donald TrumpKamala HarrisPresidential electionSwing stateselectionpolitical analysiscampaign pollpolitical eventsArizonaGeorgiaNorth CarolinaJoe Bidenpolling dataNew York TimesSiena Poll https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442520/adjusted-federal-jobs-data-contradicts-newsoms-claims-about-fast-food-jobs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442520_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442520_video_v3.mp4 Adjusted Federal Jobs Data Contradicts Newsom’s Claims About Fast Food Jobs While California Governor Gavin Newsom touted California’s fast food jobs growth in a Fox News opinion column Wednesday, seasonally adjusted federal employment data contradicts the governor’s claims, finding that overall fast food employment is down since the start of the year. The $20 per hour fast food minimum wage is credited by businesses as driving cuts on available shifts and employment, and even store closures. 2024-10-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 511 Gavin NewsomCaliforniaFast food industryMinimum wageJob growthCalifornia economyEmployment Policy InstituteFox Newsbudget deficitprivate sector jobsKamala Harris https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442521/illinois-unemployment-continues-to-lag-the-national-average-tied-for-second-worst https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442521_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442521_video_v3.mp4 Illinois' unemployment continues to lag the national average, tied for second worst Greg Bishop reviews recent data and headlines about the Illinois' unemployment rate and shares Gov. J.B. Pritzker's reaction to the question why Illinois is second worst in the country. Bishop also reviews a few findings from a recent audit of the Illinois Department of Employment Security. 2024-10-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 960 IllinoisUnemployment rateJB PritzkerIllinois unemploymentDepartment of Employment Securityaudit findingseconomic newsjob marketeconomic impactstate taxespopulation declinecovid-19 pandemicBureau of Labor Statisticscorporate taxeseconomy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442522/il-state-rifle-assoc-aims-to-expand-transit-carry-ruling-to-everyone https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442522_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442522_video_v3.mp4 IL State Rifle Assoc. aims to expand transit carry ruling to everyone Greg Bishop shares a conversation with Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson about the legal fight over Illinois' prohibition of concealed carry on mass transit as the state appeals a district court ruling. 2024-10-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 986 Illinois State Rifle AssociationRichard PearsonConcealed CarryMass TransitGun RightsIllinoisSecond AmendmentGun ControlJB PritzkerBruen decisionCourt ChallengesFOID cardGreg BishopIllinois in FocusPodcast https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442523/attempted-assassination-of-trump-and-a-china-based-app-giving-students-answers-raises-spying-concerns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442523_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442523_video_v3.mp4 Attempted Assassination of Trump & A China-Based App Giving Students Answers Raises Spying Concerns Federal authorities on Tuesday secured an indictment charging Ryan Wesley Routh with the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Conversations about noncitizen voting is growing louder as some states begin legislative efforts before the November elections. While California Governor Gavin Newsom touted California’s fast food jobs growth in a Fox News opinion column Wednesday, seasonally adjusted federal employment data contradicts the governor’s claims, finding that overall fast food employment is down since the start of the year. And more... 2024-10-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442524/indictment-routh-charged-with-attempted-assassination-of-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442524_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442524_video_v3.mp4 Indictment: Routh Charged With Attempted Assassination of Trump Federal authorities on Tuesday secured an indictment charging Ryan Wesley Routh with the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. The indictment also charges Routh with four other counts, including knowingly possessing a firearm during a crime of violence; and forcibly assaulting, intimidating and interfering with a Secret Service agent. Trump was playing golf at his club in West Palm Beach when a Secret Service agent scouting the course about a hole ahead of the Republican candidate for president spotted a rifle sticking out from the tree line. The agent fired in the direction of the rifle before a witness told authorities Routh sped away in a Nissan sport utility vehicle. Local police pulled Routh over and arrested him a short time later. 2024-10-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 419 Ryan Wesley RouthDonald Trumpattempted assassinationUS Secret ServiceSecret Service failuresgun crimessecret servicelocal law enforcementhomeland securitygovernment hearingsRouthDan MckalebAmerica in Focusgun related https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442525/illinois-high-property-tax-burden-discussed-ahead-of-ballot-question https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442525_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442525_video_v3.mp4 Illinois’ High Property Tax Burden Discussed Ahead of Ballot Question During a recent Illinois House hearing Cook County Board of Review Commissioner George Cardenas, Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi and former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn discuss the state's property tax situation. In May, state Rep. Blaine Wilhour, R-Beecher City, criticizes Democrats for not taking up Republican measures to lower property taxes. 2024-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 240 IllinoisProperty TaxGeorge CardenasFritz KaegiPat QuinnBlaine WilhourCook CountyState budgetTaxpayersGeneral Assembly https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442526/expect-less-dovish-fed-chatter-in-the-week-ahead https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442526_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442526_video_v3.mp4 Expect Less Dovish Fed Chatter in the Week Ahead Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 745 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyinflationinterest rateslabor marketeconomic growthFederal Reservejob marketPCE DataUS employment reportpersonal incomeconsumption expenditureprice indexbuilding permitshousing starts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442527/chicago-reporter-discusses-crime-and-migrant-spending https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442527_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442527_video_v3.mp4 Chicago reporter discusses crime and migrant spending Greg Bishop talks with independent Chicago reporter William Kelly about the latest crime headlines and the ongoing taxpayer spending on non-citizen migrants. 2024-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 542 Chicago crimemigrant spendingWilliam KellyGreg BishopChicago newscrime statisticsmigrationlaw enforcementsanctuary citiesIllinoisBrandon Johnsonmedia credentialIllinois newsShotSpottercultural food https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442528/il-house-hearing-discusses-taxing-millionaires-more-to-relieve-states-high-property-taxes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442528_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442528_video_v3.mp4 IL House hearing discusses taxing millionaires more to relieve state's high property taxes Greg Bishop reviews some of the moments from a recent Illinois House hearing about the state's high property taxes where witnesses discussed a nonbinding resolution on the Nov. 5 ballot to ask voters whether millionaires should be taxed a surcharge to fund a property tax relief fund. 2024-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1048 Illinois taxesproperty taxestax reliefIllinoismillionaire taxstate budgettaxationprogressive taxreferendumballot questiontaxpayer frustrationJ.B. Pritzkergeneral electionrevenueincome tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442529/illinois-gun-id-challenger-aims-to-go-all-the-way-to-scotus-if-needed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442529_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442529_video_v3.mp4 Illinois gun ID challenger aims to go all the way to SCOTUS if needed Greg Bishop shares his conversation with Guns Save Life Executive Director John Boch about a state appeals court denying the state's motion to further delay a challenge to Illinois' Firearm Owner's ID card and Boch's willingness to take the case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court if needed. 2024-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 603 Illinois FOID CardGun ControlSecond AmendmentIllinois LawGun RightsJohn BochGuns Save LifeFirearm Owners ID CardGun Ban LitigationFOID cardUS Supreme CourtGreg BishopIllinois Supreme CourtThe Center SquareIllinois in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442530/fact-check-critics-say-washingtons-initiative-2117-would-cut-transportation-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442530_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442530_video_v3.mp4 Fact Check: Critics Say Washington's Initiative 2117 Would Cut Transportation Funding A new report published by Greenline Insights, along with proponents of the Climate Commitment Act, claims that if Initiative 2117 is approved by voters and repeals the law, it would deprive the state of state revenue by $3.9 billion through 2029. According to a press release statement citing the study’s conclusions, the No 2117 campaign argued the initiative “would cut billions in investments in transportation - slashing transit and putting road and bridge projects at risk.” However, CCA revenue is restricted in what kind of transportation projects it can go toward. 2024-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1501 Initiative 2117transportation fundingWashington Statecarbon auctionJay InsleePublic TransitK-12Chris Reykdaltax revenueGovernment BudgetsStructural GapHighway 2public schoolCOVID aidfederal funds https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442531/weekend-edition-or-retail-merchants-banks-continue-battle-over-credit-card-transaction-fees https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442531_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442531_video_v3.mp4 Weekend Edition | Retail Merchants, Banks Continue Battle Over Credit Card Transaction Fees Businesses and banks are at odds over a pending Illinois law banning credit card fees when customers pay for taxes and tips. Illinois Retail Merchants Association President and CEO Rob Karr said recent polling shows overwhelming public support for the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The law slated to take effect next July prohibits banks and credit card companies from charging swipe fees on the state and local sales tax and tip portion of a transaction when the consumer pays with a credit or debit card. 2024-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinoisretail merchantscredit card feesfinancial institutionsstate governmentsales taxretailers discountinterchange feeIllinois lawIllinois Supreme Courtearly votingGun controlSecond AmendmentFirearmspolice stops https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442532/zelenskyy-oversees-economic-recovery-deal-at-scranton-pa-ammo-plant https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442532_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442532_video_v3.mp4 Zelenskyy Oversees Economic Recovery Deal at Scranton, PA Ammo Plant A new plan formalized Sunday means Pennsylvania will support economic recovery efforts in southeastern Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the war-torn country’s president, watched as an official from the Zaporizhzhia Regional State (Military) Administration signed the agreement at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant on Sunday. The Lackawanna County facility manufactures the 155-millimeter howitzer rounds considered “vital” for Ukraine’s defense against Russia. 2024-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 283 Volodymyr ZelenskyyJosh ShapiroUkraineRussiaScrantonScranton Army Ammunition PlantEconomic RecoveryMilitary aidPennsylvaniaZaporizhzhia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442533/king-county-residents-footing-83percent-of-collective-dollar76b-in-property-taxes-in-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442533_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442533_video_v3.mp4 King County Residents Footing 83% of Collective $7.6B in Property Taxes in 2024 With business offices emptying out and companies shrinking their corporate footprint, King County is shifting its tax burden to homeowners. 2024-09-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 243 King CountyProperty TaxJohn WilsonTaxpayersCommercial SectorResidential TaxpayersOlympiaState GovernmentLocal Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442534/illinois-retailers-and-financial-institutions-square-off-over-card-swipe-fees https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442534_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442534_video_v3.mp4 Illinois retailers and financial institutions square off over card swipe fees Greg Bishop reviews recent comments from the Illinois Retail Merchants Association about a new law taking effect next July that prohibits financial institutions from charging an interchange fee on taxes and tips when paid with a credit or debit card. 2024-09-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 675 Greg BishopIllinois Retailcredit card feesinterchange feesretailerssales taxsmall businessIllinois feesIllinois budgetPritzkerRob KarrIllinois statebusiness reform actAshley Sharplocal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442535/il-gun-cases-update-gunammo-tax-concealed-carry-mass-transit-gun-owner-id-challenge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442535_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442535_video_v3.mp4 IL gun cases update: Gun/ammo tax, concealed carry mass transit, gun owner ID challenge Greg Bishop talks with Todd Vandermyde to review recent filings in separate cases impacting Cook County's gun and ammo tax and the mass transit concealed carry prohibition case. He also reviews a recent appeals court decision denying the state's motion to stay a case challenging the Firearm Owner's ID card. 2024-09-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1073 Gun taxConcealed carryFOID cardSecond amendmentIllinois Supreme CourtTodd VandermydeCook CountyGun controlPublic transportLegal caseIllinois courtGun ownershipBruen caseGreg BishopIllinois state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442536/retail-merchants-banks-continue-battle-over-credit-card-transaction-fees https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442536_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442536_video_v3.mp4 Retail merchants, banks continue battle over credit card transaction fees During a news conference in Springfield, Illinois Retail Merchants Association President and CEO Rob Karr and Pamela Frazier, president and CEO of All in One Laundry Center and Services, discuss a new Illinois law prohibiting fees financial institutions can charge for credit and debit cards when used to pay taxes and tips. 2024-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 163 Rob KarrPamela FrazierIllinois Retail Merchants AssociationCredit CardDebit CardTransaction FeesIllinois LawSales TaxPayment Networks https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442537/illinois-supreme-court-vacates-challenge-to-gun-id-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442537_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442537_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Supreme Court vacates challenge to gun ID law From oral arguments in May in front of the Illinois Supreme Court, attorney Thomas Maag, Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis and Justice Mary K. O'Brien discuss a case challenging the state's Firearm Owner's ID card law. 2024-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 119 Illinois Supreme CourtFirearm Owner's ID cardThomas MaagMary Jane TheisMary K. O'BrienSecond AmendmentGun Control https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442538/pritzker-calls-bill-to-make-felons-of-non-citizens-registering-to-vote-a-stunt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442538_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442538_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker calls bill to make felons of non-citizens registering to vote a ‘stunt’ Separately, Illinois state Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, and Gov. J.B. Pritzker talk about a bill to make it a Class 4 felony for non-citizens to register to vote. 2024-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 90 J.B. PritzkerAdam Niemergvoting legislationelection integrityillegal immigrationillegal votingvoter registration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442539/cannabis-odor-no-longer-passes-smell-test-for-searches-during-illinois-traffic-stops https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442539_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442539_video_v3.mp4 Cannabis odor no longer passes smell test for searches during Illinois traffic stops Greg Bishop reviews the outcome of an Illinois Supreme Court case concerning whether the smell of cannabis alone is enough for police to search Illinois drivers during a traffic stop. 2024-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 507 Illinois Supreme CourtWarrantless searchCannabis legalityIllinois lawProbable causeCannabis RegulationCannabis Tax ActBruce CarmenJames MartesWarrantless SearchConstitutional Rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442540/illinois-bill-filed-to-make-felonies-of-non-citizens-registering-to-vote https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442540_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442540_video_v3.mp4 Illinois bill filed to make felonies of non-citizens registering to vote Greg Bishop talks with Illinois state Rep. Adam Niemerg about a bill he's a co-sponsor of to make it a Class 4 felony for any non-citizen to register to vote and anyone who knowingly registers non-citizens to vote. 2024-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 778 Illinois in Focusvoter integrityelection securitynon-citizen votingAdam NiemergIllinoisvoter fraudvoting rightsDan Caulkinsearly votingvoter dataBiden Administrationlegal immigrationRobert Martwicklocal school councils https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442541/illinois-supreme-court-rules-in-gun-id-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442541_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442541_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Supreme Court rules in gun ID case Greg Bishop reviews a recent ruling from the Illinois Supreme Court in a case challenging a provision of Illinois' Firearm Owner's ID card law. 2024-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 814 Illinois Supreme CourtFOID Card ActSecond AmendmentFirearm OwnershipIllinoisState LawCourt CaseBruen CaseState PoliceSelf DefenseThomas MacgFOID CardBruen TestDavis v YenchkoJustice O'Brien https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442542/how-would-tariffs-on-china-impact-us-consumers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442542_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442542_video_v3.mp4 How Would Tariffs on China Impact U.S. Consumers? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss how tariffs on China would impact U.S. consumers on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 764 tariffsChinaUS economyUS Census Bureautradetrade barrierstrade partnerglobal economyOrphe DivounguyChris Krugtariff negotiationstaxessemiconductorsSt. Louis Fedcheap source https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442543/a-china-based-app-giving-students-answers-raises-questions-about-spying https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442543_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442543_video_v3.mp4 A China-Based App Giving Students Answers Raises Questions About Spying As some students return to class this year with statewide or district-implemented cellphone bans, those who still have access to smartphones may be able to use an app powered by artificial-intelligence to complete their homework. The app, called Guath AI or Gauthmath, allows students to take pictures of their homework or tests, which it analyzes and solves. Critics have also pointed out that because it is owned by Chinese company ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, user data may be accessible by that nation’s government. 2024-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 464 Gauth AIGauth MathEducation appHomework appCheatingArtificial intelligenceMobile appChina-based appeducation technologynational securitydata privacyChinese lawBiteDanceTikTok banEducation In Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442544/fbi-has-seen-huge-increase-in-sextortion-cases-targeting-minors https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442544_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442544_video_v3.mp4 FBI Has Seen ‘Huge Increase’ in Sextortion Cases Targeting Minors Earlier this month, a Texas special education teacher pleaded guilty to soliciting explicit photos from minors. The high school teacher posed as a 19-year-old boy to solicit the photos from a 14-year-old girl. The exploitation of children by teacher Juan Carlos Munoz highlights how adults posing as young people exploit minors, which federal law enforcement agencies say has been on the rise and must be discussed before it is committed. A Homeland Security Investigations special agent, Craig Larrabee, said in a press release that Munoz “abused his position of public trust as a special education teacher to prey on those he was entrusted to protect.” 2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 408 sextortionchild exploitationonline safetyminorsonline protocolEliana KurlBrennan ClaryChalkboard News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442545/cannabis-odor-can-no-longer-be-only-reason-to-search-vehicle-in-illinois-supreme-court-rules https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442545_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442545_video_v3.mp4 Cannabis odor can no longer be only reason to search vehicle in Illinois, supreme court rules From January 2024 in front of the Illinois Supreme Court, arguments in the case People v. Redmond from, representing the state, attorney Mitchell Ness, representing Ryan Redmond, attorney Bruce Carman and representing Vincent Molina, attorney James Mertes. Thursday, the court ruled cannabis odor alone can not justify a warrantless search of a vehicle. 2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 99 Illinois Supreme CourtMitchell NessBruce CarmanJames MertesPeople v. Redmondcannabis odorvehicle searchwarrantless searchcannabis regulationtax actvehicle code https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442546/poll-trump-harris-tied-in-pennsylvania-at-49percent-with-1percent-undecided https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442546_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442546_video_v3.mp4 Poll: Trump-Harris Tied in Pennsylvania at 49% With 1% Undecided New presidential polls are dropping, but they don’t bring much clarity for battleground Pennsylvania. The race is tight and within the margin of error – and one poll has a tie between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. A Marist Poll found little space between the two. 2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 322 Donald TrumpKamala HarrisPennsylvania electionMarist pollindependent votersundecided voterspollsPennsylvaniaelection outcomebattleground state2020 electionminority voters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442547/fed-announces-cut-to-federal-interest-rate-driving-stocks-up https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442547_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442547_video_v3.mp4 Fed Announces Cut to Federal Interest Rate, Driving Stocks Up The U.S. Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday announced a slight cut to the federal funds rate, the first cut since March of 2020, when rates were near 0%. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell pointed to good data on the job market like unemployment, labor force participation and fewer job vacancies. The Fed announced a cut of 50 basis points, or half a percentage point, as economists and the market closely watched the news, making the new federal funds range 4.75-5%. 2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 460 Federal Reserveinterest ratesstock marketUS economyeconomic policyJerome PowellFederal funds rateMortgage rates2024 electionCenter SquareCasey HarperDan McCalebJoe BidenKamala HarrisInterest rate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442548/with-rate-cut-consumer-confidence-should-improve https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442548_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442548_video_v3.mp4 With Rate Cut, Consumer Confidence Should Improve Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 953 rate cutconsumer confidencehousing marketeconomic forecastinterest ratesChris KrugOrphe DivounguyFederal Reserveeconomic growthretail salesmortgage rateshome salesGDP revisionemploymentEveryday Economics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442549/attorney-says-illinois-will-have-hard-time-enforcing-transit-concealed-carry-ban-after-ruling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442549_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442549_video_v3.mp4 Attorney says Illinois will have hard time enforcing transit concealed carry ban after ruling Greg Bishop shares a conversation with attorney David Sigale about the ruling against Illinois' transit concealed carry prohibition and the subsequent appeal. 2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 738 David SigaleIllinoisConcealed carryGun lawsPublic transitSecond Amendmentfederal courtfirearmsmass transitpublic transportationfirearm carrycourt caseplaintiff's attorneyunconstitutional lawcivil rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442550/illinois-colleges-universities-ask-for-more-state-tax-dollars-for-upkeep-amid-sluggish-enrollment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442550_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442550_video_v3.mp4 Illinois colleges, universities ask for more state tax dollars for upkeep amid sluggish enrollment Greg Bishop shares moments from an Illinois House hearing for colleges and universities. 2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 618 IllinoisHigher EducationState taxCollegeUniversityDeferred MaintenanceIllinois HouseCollege enrollmentdeclining enrollmentpublic universitiesstate fundingGreg BishopLaShawn FordCarol AmmonsDave Vella https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442551/only-36percent-of-students-in-detroit-completed-online-credit-recovery-courses-after-pandemic https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442551_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442551_video_v3.mp4 Only 36% of Students in Detroit Completed Online Credit Recovery Courses After Pandemic Nearly two of three Detroit high school students did not complete selected online credit recovery courses the year after COVID-19. In the two following years, the district has seen higher completion rates for courses intended to help students graduate on time. Sample course completion data obtained by Chalkboard News through a public records request show that only 36% of Detroit Public School Community District students who took an online credit recovery course in the 2021-22 school year successfully completed it. The data show that students who had already failed a course were likely to fail the credit recovery course during that school year. 2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 514 credit recoveryDetroithigh school studentsonline learningDetroit Public Schoolspost-pandemiccompletion ratesEducation in FocusEliana KirnodelBrennan ClaryChalkboard Newsonline coursespublic records https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442552/illinois-secretary-of-state-shares-food-safety-concerns-ahead-of-fda-hearing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442552_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442552_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Secretary of State shares food safety concerns ahead of FDA hearing Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, Thomas Galligan with the Center for Science in the Public Interest and Melanie Benesh with the Environmental Working Group during a news conference Monday. 2024-09-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 160 Alexi GiannouliasFDAFood SafetyFood AdditivesFood ManufacturersIllinoisCenter for Science in the Public InterestEnvironmental Working GroupThomas GalliganMelanie BeneshGRAS loopholeBVORed Dye 3BHA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442553/illinois-to-appeal-decision-that-transit-concealed-carry-ban-unconstitutional https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442553_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442553_video_v3.mp4 Illinois to appeal decision that transit concealed carry ban unconstitutional Separately, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and plaintiff's attorney David Sigale react to a judge finding Illinois' prohibition of carrying licensed concealed firearms on mass transit is unconstitutional. 2024-09-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 223 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerDavid SigaleSecond AmendmentConcealed CarryGun ControlPublic SafetyIllinois LawMass TransitCivil Rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442554/legislators-hear-need-for-more-funding-for-illinois-college-and-university-upkeep https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442554_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442554_video_v3.mp4 Legislators hear need for more funding for Illinois college and university upkeep During an Illinois House Appropriations-Higher Education Committee hearing Monday: Governors State University VP of Administration and Finance Corey Bradford, Capital Development Board Executive Director T.J. Edwards, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Loves Park and Chicago State University President Z Scott. 2024-09-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 237 IllinoisLegislatureCollege FundingUniversity UpkeepIllinois HouseCorey BradfordTJ EdwardsDave VellaZ ScottGovernors State UniversityChicago State UniversityCapital Development BoardHigher Education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442555/what-does-the-fed-rate-cut-mean-for-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442555_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442555_video_v3.mp4 What Does the Fed Rate Cut Mean for the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the Fed rate cut and its impacts on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-09-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 598 Federal ReserveFed funds rateInterest ratesFed rateEmployment growthWage growthRetail salesHousing marketDr. Orphe DivounguyChris Krug https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442556/chicago-ends-shotspotter-contract https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442556_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442556_video_v3.mp4 Chicago ends ShotSpotter contract Greg Bishop talks with independent Chicago reporter William Kelly about the city of Chicago ending their contract with ShotSpotter, among other issues. 2024-09-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 896 ShotSpotterChicagoBrandon JohnsonCrimeGun ViolencePublic SafetyPolitical violenceWilliam KellyChicago budgetCPSgunshot detectiongunshotsshootingviolenceschool teachers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442557/illinois-appeals-ruling-against-ban-on-carrying-concealed-firearms-on-mass-transit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442557_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442557_video_v3.mp4 Illinois appeals ruling against ban on carrying concealed firearms on mass transit Greg Bishop reviews the latest notice of appeal filing form the state of Illinois in a case challenging the ban on carrying concealed firearms on mass transit. 2024-09-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 615 IllinoisConcealed CarryPublic TransitSecond AmendmentGreg BishopKwame RaoulSchoenthal v. Raoulcourt ruling7th Circuit Courtconcealed firearmJ.B. PritzkerKimberly FoxIllinois in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442558/gun-ban-trial-touches-on-banned-features-plaintiffs-say-facilitate-self-defense https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442558_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442558_video_v3.mp4 Gun ban trial touches on banned features plaintiffs say facilitate self defense Greg Bishop reviews some of the things discussed in last week's bench trial for Illinois' gun and magazine ban. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_63ae34a6-7796-11ef-bf72-b3502650459c.html 2024-09-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 428 Illinois Gun Banfirearm featuressilencer useStephen McGlynnDane HarrellMark SmithRandy WattIllinois gun lawgun ban challengefirearm safetysilencer bandMorse versus RaulDavid DuganJudge McGlynn https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442559/as-california-homeless-count-rises-to-186k-newsom-faces-call-for-accountability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442559_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442559_video_v3.mp4 As California Homeless Count Rises to 186K, Newsom Faces Call for Accountability As California’s homeless population rises to a CalMatters-estimated 186,000, Republican legislators are demanding that Gov. Gavin Newsom sign a bill requiring the state to track homelessness spending and outcomes. AB 2903 by Assemblymember Josh Hoover, R-Folsom, passed without any opposing votes, and would require any “state agency or department that administers one or more state homelessness programs” to report “cost and outcome data for each program the agency or department administers” to the California Interagency Council on Homelessness. ICH would then be required to make those costs and outcomes available to the public. 2024-09-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 376 CaliforniaHomelessnessGavin NewsomRepublican legislatorsCalifornia spendingHomelessness Programhomeless countdata collection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442560/calls-for-changes-at-secret-service-and-case-challenging-illinois-gun-ban-underway https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442560_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442560_video_v3.mp4 Calls for Changes at Secret Service & Case Challenging Illinois Gun Ban Underway U.S. lawmakers are calling for changes in how the U.S. Secret Service protects former President Donald Trump after a second assassination attempt Sunday. As California’s homeless population rises to a CalMatters-estimated 186,000, Republican legislators are demanding that Gov. Gavin Newsom sign a bill requiring the state to track homelessness spending and outcomes. The U.S. Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday announced a slight cut to the federal funds rate, the first cut since March of 2020, when rates were near 0%. And more... 2024-09-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442561/weekend-edition-or-illinois-gun-ban-trial-state-works-to-defend-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442561_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442561_video_v3.mp4 Weekend Edition | Illinois Gun Ban Trial: State Works to Defend Law The bench trial for the challenge to Illinois’ gun and magazine ban continues in East St. Louis. Illinois enacted a ban on semi-automatic firearms and magazines over certain capacities in January 2023. Lawsuits challenging the law in federal court went all the way up to the U.S. Supreme Court on preliminary grounds. Justices denied the request, saying they wanted a full case on final judgment. Monday began the trial to get to final judgment in the courtroom of federal Judge Stephen McGlynn. 2024-09-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinois Gun BanIllinois gun bangun controlSecond AmendmentEast St. LouisStephen McGlynnfirearm trialIllinois lawUS Supreme CourtIllinois Supreme Courtcivilian firearmmilitary firearmIllinois in FocusGreg BishopKwame Raoul https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442562/was-environmental-justice-needs-complicating-linkage-to-ca-quebec-carbon-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442562_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442562_video_v3.mp4 WA’s ‘Environmental Justice’ Needs Complicating Linkage to CA-Quebec Carbon Market The Climate Commitment Act’s focus on environmental justice may be complicating efforts to link Washington state’s carbon market with the California-Quebec carbon market, a move supporters say will ensure the durability of the cap-and-trade program in the Evergreen State. California and Quebec have expressed interest in linking to Washington’s carbon market. “Linking California’s, Quebec’s and Washington’s carbon markets would enable deeper and faster cuts in climate pollution while creating a more stable, predictable market for all,” said Katelyn Roedner Sutter, the Environmental Defense Fund’s California director. “Three major climate leaders joining forces would create a huge momentum boost for climate action.” One factor complicating linkage efforts is the requirement that CCA funding go to individuals from communities facing environmental harm or health impacts and the organizations serving those communities in what is termed “environmental justice.” 2024-09-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1560 Washington in Focuscarbon marketEnvironmental JusticeCaliforniaQuebecCCA fundingWashington Statecarbon auctionGovernor Jay InsleeWashington lawmakersTodd MyersWashington Policy Centertransportation budgetproperty taxhomelessness https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442563/lawmakers-call-for-changes-at-secret-service-after-second-assassination-attempt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442563_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442563_video_v3.mp4 Lawmakers Call for Changes at Secret Service After Second Assassination Attempt U.S. lawmakers are calling for changes in how the U.S. Secret Service protects former President Donald Trump after a second assassination attempt Sunday. Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, was able to hide outside a golf course where Trump was golfing. Authorities say Routh pointed the barrel of an assault-style rifle through a chain-link fence toward the golf course, was spotted by an agent, who fired at Routh. The suspect was soon arrested after fleeing the scene. 2024-09-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 531 Donald TrumpSecret Serviceassassination attemptRyan Ruthpresidential securitylawmakersJoe BidenRon DeSantisDan McCalebgun chargesWest Palm BeachCenter Squareassassination attempts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442564/report-pennsylvania-school-choice-tax-credits-pay-off https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442564_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442564_video_v3.mp4 Report: Pennsylvania School Choice Tax Credits Pay Off Private school students who pay tuition using taxpayer-funded scholarships achieve higher academic proficiencies than their public school counterparts, according to a recent report. The analysis, compiled by the Commonwealth Foundation, a policy group that focuses on fiscal conservancy, looked at the demographics of nearly 78,000 students who received financial aid through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit or the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit programs in the 2021-22 school year. Rachel Langan, senior education policy analyst, said the results found an inverse relationship between students living in low-achieving schools and the number of scholarships awarded, suggesting that the program is helping families in neighborhoods with the greatest need. 2024-09-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 345 Pennsylvaniaschool choicetax creditsprivate schoolspublic schoolsacademic performancestudent performanceeducational fundingCommonwealth Foundationcollege enrollmentgraduation ratePennsylvania in FocusAnthony HennenKristin SmithPhiladelphia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442565/gun-ban-plaintiffs-attorney-reviews-final-day-of-bench-trial-in-east-st-louis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442565_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442565_video_v3.mp4 Gun ban plaintiffs' attorney reviews final day of bench trial in East St. Louis Greg Bishop shares comments from David Sigale, attorney for plaintiffs in the case Harrel v. Raoul, about the final day of the bench trial challenging Illinois' gun and magazine ban. 2024-09-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1019 Illinois gun banDavid Sigalegun controlEast St. LouisHarrel v. Raoulfirearmsemi-automaticIllinoisHarrel plaintiffslegal questionsmilitary firearmscivilian marketSupreme Court casebench trialgun magazine ban https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442566/gun-ban-judge-what-if-black-victims-of-historic-race-riots-had-such-weapons https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442566_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442566_video_v3.mp4 Gun ban judge: What if Black victims of historic race riots had such weapons Greg Bishop reviews the closing arguments from the plaintiffs and defense in the bench trial of Illinois' gun and magazine ban, as well as some of the closing comments from federal Judge Stephen McGlynn about historic riots where Black residents were victimized. 2024-09-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 918 Illinois gun bangun controlSecond amendmentStephen McGlynnrace riotsGreg Bishopfirearmsjudge McGlynnmagazine bancourt actioncivilian firearmsmilitary firearms7th circuit court of appealsHistorical RiotsThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442567/can-pennsylvanias-nuclear-power-save-the-pjm-grid https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442567_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442567_video_v3.mp4 Can Pennsylvania’s Nuclear Power Save the PJM Grid? Pennsylvania relies on nuclear power more than any other state except Illinois — and there’s talk of growth. One way would be to revive Three Mile Island, and it has some political support as electricity demand keeps building. Pennsylvania is one of 13 states and Washington, D.C. that’s part of the PJM grid, which supplies power for 65 million people. Pennsylvania is a major exporter of electricity to other states, but as power demands are set to grow significantly in the near future, there’s no clear plan for how to produce that power. 2024-09-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 297 Pennsylvanianuclear powerPJM gridThree Mile IslandAnthony Hennenelectricity demandclean energynatural gasrenewable energyTom Mehaffieenergy gridenergy exporterpolicy makers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442568/chipotle-pilots-new-line-of-robots-in-california-after-dollar20-per-hour-wage https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442568_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442568_video_v3.mp4 Chipotle Pilots New Line of Robots in California After $20 per Hour Wage Chipotle Mexican Grill announced it is piloting an automatic avocado peeler and pit remover at one California location, and an automatic bowl and salad machine at another as higher minimum wages increase relative yields from automation. Earlier this year, Chipotle raised its prices up to 7% in California to account for the state’s new $20 per hour minimum wage for fast food employers. Chipotle says it invested $100 million across the two companies making specialized robots for its stores; given Chipotle says it takes staff 26 seconds to pit and peel each of the 129.5 million pounds of avocados it uses each year, an estimated two avocados per pound would mean the Autocado machine could save almost 1.9 million staff-hours per year, or just over 238,000 days of workers’ labor — that’s over $37 million per year at $20 per hour. 2024-09-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 317 ChipotleMinimum WageRobotsCaliforniaAutomationLabor CostsFast FoodChipotle Mexican Grillautomatic avocado peelerautomatic bowlautomatic salad makerCalifornia minimum wageCenter SquareHiring Impact https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442569/michigan-rep-slotkin-pfas-contamination-a-tough-issue-after-chevron-overturned https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442569_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442569_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Rep. Slotkin: PFAS Contamination a ‘Tough Issue’ After Chevron Overturned Addressing chemical contamination in Michigan waterways, farmland and military bases remains a critical and complicated issue for legislators going into a new administration, Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., said on a telephone town hall Monday night. PFAS, or Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of industrial chemicals, commonly used in manufacturing to make heat resistant, water repellent, and non-stick products. Dubbed “forever chemicals” because of their long half-life in the human body and environment, effects of prolonged exposure include cancer, high blood pressure, and pregnancy complications. 2024-09-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 173 Elissa SlotkinPFASChemical ContaminationMichiganWaterwaysEnvironmental Protection AgencyEPADrinking Water StandardsGretchen WhitmerMichigan PFAS Action Response Team https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442570/michigan-lawmakers-aim-to-boost-funding-recruitment-of-law-enforcement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442570_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442570_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Lawmakers Aim to Boost Funding, Recruitment of Law Enforcement Michigan lawmakers are launching bipartisan efforts to increase police recruitment and benefits as the number of law enforcement officers trends downward in the state. U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Mich., introduced legislation Friday that would provide $50 million annually to state and local law enforcement agencies to create “Pathways to Policing” programs aimed at boosting recruitment in the field. The programs would specifically target candidates from underrepresented communities or with non-traditional educational and career backgrounds. The number of law enforcement officers in Michigan has decreased by more than 4,000 since 2001, according to statistics from the state’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. 2024-09-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 146 MichiganLaw EnforcementPolice FundingDan KildeeKevin HertelPublic SafetyPolice RecruitmentMichigan Department of LaborEconomic Opportunity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442571/lead-plaintiff-in-challenge-to-illinois-gun-ban-recaps-trial-day-3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442571_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442571_video_v3.mp4 Lead Plaintiff in Challenge to Illinois Gun Ban Recaps Trial Day 3 Dane Harrel, a lead plaintiff in one of the consolidated cases challenging Illinois' gun ban, answer questions about the testimony heard in Day 3 of the bench trial in the Southern District of Illinois federal court. 2024-09-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 381 Dane Harrellead plaintiffUnited States District Courtmilitary weaponscivilian weaponsself-defensesemi-automatic firearmsgun lawsweapons rightsGunnar EbeySecond Amendmentpolicy issuespolitical sciencegovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442572/school-districts-are-adopting-no-zero-grading-policies-heres-why-critics-are-worried https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442572_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442572_video_v3.mp4 School Districts Are Adopting ‘No Zero’ Grading Policies. Here’s Why Critics Are Worried As teachers begin another school year and approach their first grade book deadlines, some school districts are adopting more “equity grading” reforms. Just last month, the Kansas City Public School district in Missouri gave the green light to a “no zero policy” in which students receiving a failing grade would have a 40% minimum grade through 59% instead of the 0-59% range it had before. According to Adam Tyner, national research director at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, this approach to grading rehashes some old approaches. Tyner was the coauthor of a research brief highlighting how these new “equity grading” standards were impacting students, both positively and negatively. 2024-09-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 500 Education in Focusgrading reformsequitable gradingno zero policyBrendan ClaryChalkboard Newsno zero gradingeducation policyschool districtsgrading standardsstudent accountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442573/ret-col-doesnt-recommend-ridding-full-auto-in-military-or-illinois-in-focus-daily-or-sept-19-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442573_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442573_video_v3.mp4 Ret. Col. doesn't recommend ridding full auto in military | Illinois In Focus Daily | Sept. 19, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. In this episode, Bishop reviews Day 3 of the bench trial for Illinois' gun and magazine ban. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-09-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 750 Illinoisgun banmilitarysemi automaticSecond AmendmentStephen McGlynnmilitary personnelGreg Bishopmilitary firearmscivilian firearmsbench trialpolicy issuesfirearm featuressecond amendmentsmall unit tactics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442574/wisconsin-elections-commission-proposes-new-office-of-election-transparency-compliance https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442574_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442574_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Elections Commission Proposes New Office of Election Transparency, Compliance Wisconsin’s election managers want to open a new multi-million-dollar office to focus solely on election transparency. The Wisconsin Elections Commission approved a $2 million budget request to open an Office of Election Transparency and Compliance. WEC chair Ann Jacobs said creating an Office of Election Transparency is “what we have to do.” The Elections Commission continues to deal with questions about how the state’s elections are managed, following the 2020 election that saw two investigations into the commission. 2024-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 569 Wisconsin Election CommissionElection TransparencyElection Compliance2020 electionElection integrityElection administrationOffice of Election TransparencyWisconsinpolitical appointeespolitical connectionspolitical employeesDonald TrumpTony EversBob Spindell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442575/top-markets-for-buying-a-new-home https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442575_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442575_video_v3.mp4 Top Markets for Buying a New Home Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss where and why new builds are the best option for homebuyers on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 723 housing marketnew homesreal estatenew home constructionhome affordabilitymortgagehome inventoryreal estate investingmortgage calculatorhousing marketsnew constructionhome buildingDallasHoustonAtlanta https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442576/how-different-are-military-civilian-firearms-or-illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wed-sept-18-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442576_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442576_video_v3.mp4 How Different Are Military, Civilian Firearms? | Illinois in Focus Daily | Wed. Sept. 18, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. In this episode, he reviews testimony from Day 2 of the bench trial for Illinois' gun and magazine ban. 2024-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 877 Illinois gun banmagazine banbench trialmilitary firearmssporting riflesAR-15firearmsIllinoisgun controlSecond Amendmentlegal casemodern sporting riflesATF reportstrigger pullfirearms production https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442577/illinois-gun-ban-bench-trial-day-2-testimony-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442577_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442577_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Gun Ban Bench Trial Day 2: Testimony Recap Langley plaintiffs' attorney Thomas Maag discusses the testimony heard from former Remington engineer James Ronkainen during Day 2 of the bench trial in the case challenging Illinois' gun ban in the Southern District of Illinois federal court in East St. Louis. 2024-09-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 429 Thomas MaagLangley PlaintiffsAR-15 rifleAR-type RiflesSecond AmendmentIllinoisfirearm industryfirearm regulationBruen Casesemi-automaticsUnited Stateslitigationlawful purposesself-defense https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442578/why-do-threats-spike-after-a-school-shooting-heres-what-to-know https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442578_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442578_video_v3.mp4 Why Do Threats Spike After a School Shooting? Here’s What to Know After the shooting at Apalachee High School in metro Atlanta last week, schools nationwide have closed due to threats, and dozens of students have been arrested. But what causes the uptick in school shooting threats after a mass shooting? According to Jaclyn Schildkraut, the executive director of the Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium at the Rockefeller Institute of Government, it’s not clear whether shooting threats actually increase or whether people are just more vigilant. But she said there are ways to reduce the likelihood of future attacks and threats. 2024-09-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 481 school shooting threatsApalachee High Schoolschool violencestudent arrestsmass shootingGeorgia Bureau of Investigationschool shootingJillian PetersonJames Densleymedia coverageschool threat https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442579/former-marine-gunner-discusses-illinois-gun-ban-after-testimony-in-bench-trial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442579_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442579_video_v3.mp4 Former marine gunner discusses Illinois' gun ban after testimony in bench trial Former marine gunner and technical consultant Jeff Eby takes questions about his testimony after the Day 1 of the bench trial of Illinois' gun and magazine ban in the Southern District of Illinois federal court Monday. 2024-09-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 500 Jeffrey Lee EbyTechnical ConsultantFormer Marinegun controlself defenseIllinois stategun-free zonesresponsible firearms owneractive shootertraining courses https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442580/piasa-armory-owner-discusses-testifying-at-day-1-of-bench-trial-for-illinois-gun-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442580_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442580_video_v3.mp4 Piasa Armory owner discusses testifying at Day 1 of bench trial for Illinois' gun ban Piasa Armory owner Scott Pulaski answers questions after testifying during Day 1 of the bench trial of Illinois' gun and magazine ban outside the Southern District of Illinois federal courthouse in East St. Louis. 2024-09-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 414 Scott PulaskiPiasa ArmoryIllinoisgun controlsecond amendmentSouthern District of IllinoisfirearmsSupreme Courtwitness standself-defensebackground checks https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442581/what-is-the-best-presidential-economic-policy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442581_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442581_video_v3.mp4 What Is the Best Presidential Economic Policy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss what their economic policy would be if they were president on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-09-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 777 economic policyEveryday EconomicsOrphe DivounguyChris Kruginflationfiscal policyeconomic growthbudget deficitsentitlement spendingaffordable housingJavier Mileifederal governmentfederal standardseducationtaxpayer dollars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442582/are-semi-autos-for-self-defense-military-or-illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-september-17-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442582_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442582_video_v3.mp4 Are Semi-autos for Self Defense, Military? | Illinois in Focus Daily | Tuesday September 17, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-09-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 885 AR-15Gun BanIllinois lawPICA lawFirearms salesSecond AmendmentAR-15sfirearmsgun controlself defenseIllinoisHighland Parkgun violencemass shootingsgun rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442583/what-happens-if-schools-dont-spend-federal-funds-before-sept-30-deadline https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442583_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442583_video_v3.mp4 What Happens if Schools Don’t Spend Federal Funds Before Sept. 30 Deadline? School districts nationwide are facing a Sept. 30 deadline to spend the last round of nearly $200 billion in federal COVID-19 funds on helping students recover from learning losses due to school closures and other needs. The deadline, sometimes called a fiscal cliff, marks the last day districts can spend federal money on certain expenditures, but there are some extensions and deadlines to know about. According to the Edunomics Lab, which tracks federal spending nationwide, the money that is not spent by districts will return to the Department of the Treasury. 2024-09-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 413 Eliana KurlBrennan ClaryEducation in FocusFederal COVID-19 FundsARP ESSERAmerican Rescue PlanSchool fundingK-12 educationFederal fundsschool districtsWashington D.C.Nebraskastate spendingDepartment of Education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442584/former-border-patrol-agent-asks-23-years-after-911-what-does-safe-mean https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442584_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442584_video_v3.mp4 Former Border Patrol Agent Asks 23 Years After 9/11: What Does ‘Safe’ Mean? Twenty-three years after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Americans are not any safer than they were before because of a border crisis facilitated by the Biden-Harris administration, national security experts argue. One U.S. Army veteran who later served as a Border Patrol agent for 10 years but left citing Biden-Harris policies told The Center Square that Americans’ safety and security means something different depending on the administration in charge. Since fiscal 2021, more than 12.5 million foreign nationals have illegally entered the country under Vice President Kamala Harris, designated the “border czar” by President Joe Biden. That's by far the greatest number of any administration in U.S. history. 2024-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 538 America in FocusDan MccalebCasey HarperSeptember 11th9/11 attacksSeptember 11th attacksTSAAirport securitySouthern borderJoe Biden AdministrationTalibanNational NewsAmerican safetyUS troopsAfghanistan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442585/expect-more-volatility-as-fed-considers-rate-cut https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442585_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442585_video_v3.mp4 Expect More Volatility as Fed Considers Rate Cut Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 564 Chris KrugDr. Orphe DivounguyEveryday EconomicsUS Retail SalesJobless ClaimsHousing StartsEconomic CalendarOrphe DivounguyPPI datarecessioncore inflation25 basis points50 basis pointsjobs reportfed funds rate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442586/california-considering-undocumented-immigrant-access-to-cellphone-subsidies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442586_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442586_video_v3.mp4 California Considering Undocumented Immigrant Access to Cellphone Subsidies The California Public Utilities Commision is voting later this month on whether to allow illegal immigrants to use the state’s cellphone subsidy program that makes most cellphone service plans either low cost or free, and self-fund and provide the additional federal subsidies undocumented immigrants are unable to qualify for. If adopted, the new plan would allow individuals to use Mexican voter registration cards, foreign passports, consular identification cards, or AB 60 California drivers licenses issued to individuals not legally in the state to access the subsidies. 2024-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 456 CaliforniaCellphone SubsidyUndocumented ImmigrantsCalifornia Public Utilities CommissionDavid MastioKenneth StrupMedi-Calhealthcaretaxpayer funded https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442587/bench-trial-for-illinois-gun-ban-begins-or-illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-september-16-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442587_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442587_video_v3.mp4 Bench trial for Illinois' gun ban begins | Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday September 16, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 766 Gun controlfirearms lawsemi-automatic firearmsGreg BishopIllinois State PoliceUS Supreme CourtDan Caulkinsstate courtfederal courtLangley plaintiffsGun control lawSecond amendmentProtected Illinois communities actgun banbench trial https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442588/michigan-minors-could-face-social-media-restrictions-increased-parental-oversight https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442588_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442588_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Minors Could Face Social Media Restrictions, Increased Parental Oversight Michigan House lawmakers are taking steps to increase online child safety by introducing a bill that would impact minors, their parents and social media companies. The Social Media Regulation Act, introduced by State Rep. Mark Tisdel, R-Rochester Hills, would require social media companies to verify the ages of new and existing users, restrict companies from collecting data or sharing minors’ personal information, and provide extensive parental controls. Among other requirements, social media companies would have to obtain express parental consent if the user is a minor and automatically prohibit minors from accessing their accounts between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. 2024-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 112 MichiganSocial MediaParental ControlChild SafetyMark TisdelSocial Media Regulation ActMichigan HouseLawmakersParentingOnline Safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442589/trump-harris-exchange-barbs-in-debate-14-states-pledge-to-address-chronic-absenteeism https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442589_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442589_video_v3.mp4 Trump, Harris Exchange Barbs in Debate, 14 States Pledge to Address Chronic Absenteeism Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced off on the debate stage in Philadelphia Tuesday evening, a major moment in a campaign that polling shows is evenly tied nationally and in the swing states. The debate focused on immigration, abortion, and crowd sizes at campaign rallies, but what went under-discussed was a topic close to the heart of Pennsylvania’s economy: energy. Twenty-three years after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Americans are not any safer than they were before because of a border crisis facilitated by the Biden-Harris administration, national security experts argue. Fourteen states have joined an effort to cut chronic student absenteeism by 50% over the next five years. And more... 2024-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442590/california-not-paying-released-inmates-dollar200-could-cost-taxpayers-dollar5-billion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442590_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442590_video_v3.mp4 California Not Paying Released Inmates $200 Could Cost Taxpayers $5 Billion San Francisco’s former district attorney is leading a class action lawsuit requiring the state to follow through on a 1973 statute signed into law by then-governor Ronald Reagan to pay prisoners who have served more than six months $200 upon their release as “gate money.” Including interest, the case could cost taxpayers $5 billion. With former SF DA Chesa Boudin, now Executive Director at UC Berkeley’s Criminal Law & Justice Center, estimating California releases approximately 30,000 prisoners each year, his case says the class action body “exceeds hundreds of thousands of individuals.” Boudin says the legislature’s statute was quite clear in providing $200 (worth almost $1,500 in current dollars when it first went into effect) to prisoners when they exit prison if they aren’t being transferred to federal prison or another state. 2024-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 370 California in Focusinmate releaseRonald ReaganCalifornia lawKenneth SchruppDavid Mastioclass action lawrevenuelaw centerlawyersUC Berkeleyattorney feesstate fundingsettlements https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442591/trump-harris-enter-the-home-stretch-with-question-marks-around-next-debate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442591_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442591_video_v3.mp4 Trump, Harris Enter the Home Stretch With Question Marks Around Next Debate Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are less than eight weeks away from election day, and whether they will debate again remains in question. The two faced off for their first-ever debate Tuesday night at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Before this week's debate, neither campaign had agreed to another debate. Harris' campaign released a statement welcoming a second debate, but whether Trump's team feels the same, and whether the two camps can agree on the network to host and the details of the debate remain major question marks. 2024-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 500 Donald TrumpKamala Harrispolitical debateelectionelection seasoncampaign debatepolitical strategyfood costsmarijuana https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442592/ferguson-reichert-exchange-jabs-during-gubernatorial-debate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442592_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442592_video_v3.mp4 Ferguson, Reichert Exchange Jabs During Gubernatorial Debate The two candidates to be Washington state's next governor faced off in their first televised debate Tuesday night, trading jabs on a variety of topics, including public safety, the drug crisis, climate change and abortion. State Attorney General Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, and Republican Dave Reichert, a former congressman and the former King County Sheriff wasted no time going at each other from the confines of KING 5 television's studio in Seattle. Both candidates agreed on one thing: that public safety is the top issue this election cycle. 2024-09-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1600 Gubernatorial DebateDave ReichertBob FergusonWashingtonDrug CrisisPublic SafetyCriminal JusticeEducationHomelessnessDrug DecriminalizationBlake DecisionLaw enforcementPublic schoolsStudent absenteeismGun violence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442593/weekend-edition-or-economics-professor-questions-effectiveness-of-chicago-budget-changes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442593_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442593_video_v3.mp4 Weekend Edition | Economics Professor Questions Effectiveness of Chicago Budget Changes A Chicago economics professor has questions about the potential effectiveness of the city’s new budget restrictions. City Budget Director Annette Guzman outlined the changes this week, after Mayor Brandon Johnson projected a budget deficit of nearly a billion dollars in 2025. Guzman said a citywide hiring freeze would take effect immediately. Frances Lee is an economics professor at Loyola University of Chicago. Lee said economists have a saying when it comes to hiring. “We can achieve full employment if we hire half of the population to dig a hole and the other half to fill it. If we are eliminating these kinds of government jobs, then, yes, by all means do the hiring freeze,” Lee said. 2024-09-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Chicago budgethiring freezeeconomics professorBrandon JohnsonChicagoIllinoisproperty taxestax hikesIllinois BudgetChicago Property TaxesIllinois Property TaxesIllinois Economygovernment meetingmigrant spendingpopulation decline https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442594/presidential-debate-in-pennsylvania-dances-around-the-energy-question https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442594_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442594_video_v3.mp4 Presidential Debate in Pennsylvania Dances Around the Energy Question The presidential debate Tuesday night in Philadelphia focused on immigration, abortion, and crowd sizes at campaign rallies. What went under-discussed, however, was one close to the heart of Pennsylvania’s economy: energy. The attention it did receive centered on fracking, and Pennsylvania is the second-largest producer of natural gas in the country. Vice President Kamala Harris clarified that she no longer supported banning fracking after saying in 2019 there was “no question I would ban fracking .”. By 2020, she had disavowed that stance as Joe Biden’s running mate. 2024-09-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 473 PennsylvaniaEnergy debatePresidential debateKamala HarrisFrackingNatural GasRenewable energyInflation Reduction Actenergy questiongrid stabilitynuclear energybattery storagePJM energy gridenergy projects https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442595/wisconsin-congressmen-want-answers-about-dane-countys-non-cooperation-policy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442595_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442595_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Congressmen Want Answers About Dane County’s ‘Non-cooperation’ Policy Two of Wisconsin’s Republican congressmen want answers from Dane County’s sheriff about how a wanted illegal immigrant was able to commit another crime in another part of the state. U.S. Reps. Tom Tiffany and Derrick Van Orden sent a letter this week to Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett asking about Alejandro Jose Coronel Zarate. Prairie du Chien police say Coronel Zarate is suspected of being a member of the Venezuelan street gang Tren de Aragua. He is accused of assaulting a woman and injuring a child. 2024-09-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 488 WisconsinDane CountyTom TiffanyDerek Van Ordenillegal immigrantsimmigration policyfederal authoritiescooperation policyICEviolent felonycongressman tiffanycongressman van orden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442596/wisconsin-supreme-court-hears-arguments-against-racine-voting-van https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442596_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442596_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Arguments Against Racine Voting Van The Wisconsin Supreme Court didn’t ask about Racine’s mobile voting van until the end of the hearing on whether it's legal or not. The court Tuesday instead focused on whether the voter challenging the van can actually sue and whether the van gave Democrats an advantage in the 2022 primary election. A Racine County judge ruled in January the van used by Racine’s clerk in 2022 is illegal and cannot be used again. The Supreme Court ruled in June to keep that ruling in place temporarily. Tuesday’s hearing will decide the case going forward. 2024-09-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 561 WisconsinWisconsin Supreme Courtvoting vanmobile votingelection lawRacineabsentee ballotsprimary electionvoter rightsvoting restrictionsballot drop boxBen Yount https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442597/michigan-schools-report-electric-buses-quieter-less-dependable-than-diesel https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442597_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442597_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Schools Report Electric Buses Quieter, Less Dependable Than Diesel Seven Michigan public school districts, the recipients of the first electric school buses in the state, reported mixed but mostly positive experiences about the vehicles since adopting them five years ago. The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy released summaries of feedback on electric buses’ real-world performance, coming from public school districts in Ann Arbor, Gaylord, Kalamazoo, Oxford, Roseville, Three Rivers and Zeeland. Within the past two years alone, Michigan has directed more than $239 million in federal and state taxpayer dollars to electric school bus infrastructure. 2024-09-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 189 Electric busesSchool districtsMichiganAnn ArborGreat LakesElectric vehicles https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442598/pennsylvania-treasurers-race-focuses-on-transparency-politicism https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442598_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442598_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Treasurer’s Race Focuses on Transparency, Politicism As the Pennsylvania treasurer’s election approaches in November, incumbent Stacy Garrity touts her accomplishments and stewardship of Pennsylvania’s tax dollars. However, her Democratic challenger, Erin McClelland, argues that the office needs a shakeup in the name of transparency and less-politicized investments. Garrity first won election in 2020 while McClelland defeated Rep. Ryan Bizarro, D-Erie, in this year's Democratic primary, by eight points. 2024-09-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 268 PennsylvaniaStacy GarrityErin McClellandTreasurerPennsylvania electionInvestment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442599/nyc-students-to-receive-lessons-on-reparations-abolishing-the-police https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442599_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442599_video_v3.mp4 NYC Students to Receive Lessons on Reparations, Abolishing the Police Public school students in New York City will receive lessons critical of capitalism and asserting that Black Americans should receive reparations, that student loans are equivalent to “debt peonage,” the tenets of the Black Lives Matter movement and arguments for abolishing the police. The 520-page Black Studies Curriculum, which is being implemented by New York City Public Schools this fall, provides lesson plan outlines for teachers on controversial topics like the case for reparations, voter ID laws and the difference between defunding, reforming and abolishing the police. While many of the topics discussed would likely not be considered controversial, there are some classroom discussions that seem to be driven by stating controversial viewpoints as fact. 2024-09-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 576 NYC Public SchoolsBlack StudiesReparationsAbolishing the PoliceNYC studentsPolice abolitionDefunding policeCapitalismBlack Lives MatterVoter identificationBlack womenEducation in FocusAmerican capitalism https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442600/election-2024-debate-insights-and-impacts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442600_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442600_video_v3.mp4 Election 2024: Debate Insights and Impacts Join us for a roundtable discussion of the Presidential debate, featuring The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper, and Pennsylvania reporter Anthony Hennen. In this episode, we discuss the debate performances by Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. We consider the role of the moderators in the debate. We weigh the likely impact this debate will have on the election. Join us as we discuss the Presidential debate and its consequence. 2024-09-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1327 Election 2024Donald TrumpKamala HarrisPolitical debatedebate insightselection strategyundecided votersmoderator biaspolitical trendsimmigration policyenergy policyBorder securityCenter SquareHarris pollPennsylvania https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442601/is-there-any-truth-to-predictions-of-economic-collapse https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442601_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442601_video_v3.mp4 Is There Any Truth to Predictions of Economic Collapse? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss concerns about the future of the U.S. economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-09-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 858 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyUS economyUS debtlabor marketimmigrationsocial securityaging economyeconomic mediadoomsday economicsfull employmentimmigrant https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442602/michigan-republicans-reveal-plan-to-boost-school-resources-student-learning https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442602_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442602_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Republicans Reveal Plan to Boost School Resources, Student Learning Following a Michigan Department of Education report showing drops in reading and math proficiency in some grades, Michigan House Republicans have unveiled a multi-step plan to boost student achievement and teacher support. The plan would provide extra funding for school safety and mental health resources, waive state fees for teachers and modernize the standard curriculum, State Reps. Jaime Greene, R-Richmond, and Nancy DeBoer, R-Holland, announced Monday. 2024-09-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 193 MichiganRepublicansSchoolStudent LearningTeacher SupportSchool SafetyMental HealthJaime GreeneNancy DeBoerMichigan House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442603/proposed-kcrha-agreement-set-for-final-vote-in-seattle-after-brief-discussion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442603_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442603_video_v3.mp4 Proposed KCRHA agreement set for final vote in Seattle after brief discussion The proposed interlocal agreement between the King County Regional Homelessness Authority and Seattle and King County is up for a final vote from the Seattle City Council. 2024-09-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 301 SeattleKing CountySeattle City CouncilCathy MooreSara NelsonRegional Homelessness AuthorityKCRHAInterlocal AgreementhomelessnessGoverning Board https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442604/authorities-charge-georgia-shooting-suspects-father-with-involuntary-manslaughter https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442604_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442604_video_v3.mp4 Authorities Charge Georgia Shooting Suspect’s Father With Involuntary Manslaughter State authorities have announced that the father of the suspect accused of killing four and wounding nine more at a metro Atlanta high school has been arrested for his part in providing weapons for the suspect to use. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced Thursday evening that it had arrested Colin Gray, the shooter’s father, in connection with Wednesday’s attack on Apalachee High School in Barrow County, Georgia. The move has a recent legal precedent: Prosecutors have previously convicted the parents of a school shooter who attacked a high school in Oxford, Michigan. 2024-09-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 507 school shootinggun controlColin Grayinvoluntary manslaughtercrimeEducation in Focusparentingchild psychologyLisa Pion-BerlinParents Anonymous https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442605/are-we-in-a-full-employment-labor-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442605_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442605_video_v3.mp4 Are We in a Full Employment Labor Market? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the latest jobs report on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-09-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 585 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyJobs ReportUS EconomyLabor MarketUnemployment RateWage GrowthFull Employmentfed funds ratefederal reserveWall Street Journal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442606/washington-board-of-ed-looks-to-expand-controversial-ethnic-studies-graduation-requirement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442606_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442606_video_v3.mp4 Washington Board of Ed Looks to Expand Controversial Ethnic Studies Graduation Requirement The Washington State Board of Education is moving closer to officially updating and expanding a 2021 resolution that established an ethnic studies graduation requirement. Board members discussed “incorporating Ethnic Studies into the legislative platform, and/or addressing Ethnic Studies through the FutureReady graduation requirements initiative,” according to the agenda for Thursday’s virtual board of education meeting. According to the board’s website, FutureReady – implemented this summer – is an initiative to update graduation requirements to better prepare students for the future. However, the increasing focus on ethnic studies in all subjects is not without controversy. 2024-09-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 534 Washington Stateboard of educationethnic studiesgraduation requirementgraduation requirementsState Board of Educationsystemic racismanti-racismSeattle school district https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442607/did-the-fed-make-another-big-mistake https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442607_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442607_video_v3.mp4 Did the Fed Make Another Big Mistake? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 572 Orphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday Economicsinflationjobless claimsconsumer sentimentNFIBsmall businessstock marketmarket volatilityslowing inflationeconomic newsconsumer creditinvestor concerns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442608/report-unions-pursue-law-changes-to-boost-membership https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442608_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442608_video_v3.mp4 Report: Unions Pursue Law Changes to Boost Membership Unions see a clear path through the legislature to boost membership after several legal challenges saw workers leave in droves. This, according to a new report released Wednesday that grades public sector labor laws across the nation. The data was compiled by the Commonwealth Foundation, a policy group that focuses on fiscal conservancy. David Osborne, senior fellow for labor policy at the foundation, said during a media briefing that government privatization, changing demographics and a 2018 Supreme Court decision, Janus v. AFSCME Council 31, have caused membership rates across the nation’s four largest public sector unions to fall more than 320,000 over the last five years. 2024-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 456 Union MembershipPublic SectorLabor LawsCommonwealth FoundationJanus rulingCollective BargainingLegislative remedyState taxesPolitical spendingUnion membershipAnthony HennenKristen Smith https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442609/elon-musk-legal-victory-to-pause-california-misinformation-hate-speech-reporting-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442609_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442609_video_v3.mp4 Elon Musk Legal Victory to Pause California Misinformation, Hate Speech Reporting Law A federal appeals court sided with Elon Musk and X Corporation against a California law requiring companies to report and create definitions for a wide variety of speech violations, finding the law violates the First Amendment by unlawfully compelling companies to provide opinions on contentious matters, including defining what hate speech or misinformation is. The Ninth Circuit Court reversed a lower district federal court’s ruling initially in favor of California, and instructed the district court to enter a preliminary injunction on portions of the law, AB 587. AB 587, signed into law in 2022, was marketed as a transparency-oriented measure to have social companies make their content moderation policies and statistics available in public reports filed with the California Attorney General starting in January of 2024. The law requires social media companies to create and define moderation categories for hate speech, racism, extremism, radicalization, disinformation, misinformation, harassment and foreign political interference. 2024-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 357 California in FocusDavid MastioKenneth SchruppElon MuskX Corporationhate speechmisinformationAB 587California lawFirst Amendmentsocial media https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442610/kennedy-files-lawsuit-to-remove-his-name-from-wisconsin-ballot https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442610_video_v3.mp4 Kennedy Files Lawsuit to Remove His Name From Wisconsin Ballot Former Independent party presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Election Commission to remove his name from the state’s ballot this November, part of his ongoing battle to exit from races in swing states. The case argues that, absent a compelling reason, different treatment for third party candidates violates the Equal Protection Clause and Kennedy’s First Amendment rights. It claims the different deadlines for ballot withdrawal for Democrat and Republican candidates versus third-party candidates–September 3 for the former and August 6 for the latter–are unlawfully discriminatory. 2024-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 492 WisconsinElection SeasonRobert Kennedy Jr.Wisconsin BallotCenter SquareBen Yountfall electionthird-party candidatesJoe BidenDonald TrumpKennedy lawsuit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442611/feds-radioactive-waste-shipment-to-wayne-county-poses-no-environmental-threat https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442611_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442611_video_v3.mp4 Feds: Radioactive Waste Shipment to Wayne County Poses No Environmental Threat The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers addressed concerns voiced by Michigan lawmakers about the shipment of radioactive waste to Wayne Disposal, assuring the public all proper safety measures are in place and that environmental surveillance will continue throughout the transport process. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Ann Arbor, had submitted a series of questions to the USACE, asking for details about its unexpected plan to ship 6,000 cubic yards of contaminated soil and concrete and 4,000 gallons of contaminated groundwater from the Niagara Falls Storage Site to Wayne County. 2024-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 235 Wayne CountyDebbie DingellUS Army Corps of EngineersNiagara Falls Storage SiteRadioactive WasteEnvironmental ThreatMichigan LawmakersCivil WorksVan Buren TownshipMichael Connor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442612/first-voting-in-nation-begins-lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-federal-rule-on-oil-exploration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442612_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442612_video_v3.mp4 First Voting in Nation Begins, Lawsuit Seeks to Stop Federal Rule on Oil Exploration North Carolina is the first battleground state to begin the voting process, sending out absentee by mail ballots on the 6th. The City of Surprise is officially being sued in the United States District Court of Arizona for alleged free speech violations. Unions see a clear path through the legislature to boost membership after several legal challenges saw workers leave in droves. A lawsuit is challenging a federal rule that three states and trade organizations say could hamper oil and gas exploration and production for small, independent operators on the outer continental shelf. And more... 2024-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442613/los-angeles-judge-rebukes-county-for-delaying-homelessness-audit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442613_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442613_video_v3.mp4 Los Angeles Judge Rebukes County for Delaying Homelessness Audit A judge in Los Angeles County ordered the county to rapidly produce court-ordered homelessness program audit data, saying, “If there isn’t documentation of work being done, it’s not being done.” Judge David O. Carter is overseeing a settlement from two years ago between the LA Alliance for Human Rights and both Los Angeles County and the City of Los Angeles. The City of Los Angeles’ separate settlement requires the city to bring shelter online in each city council district for some 60% of the city’s unsheltered homeless based on the 2020 homelessness count; once each district reaches that threshold, it can begin enforcing anti-camping ordinances. 2024-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 398 CaliforniaLos AngelesHomelessness auditHousing DevelopmentHousing ShortageBuilding HomesADUsHousing ProductionGavin NewsomDavid MastioKenneth SchruppCalifornia in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442614/north-carolina-delaware-first-in-nation-to-begin-voting https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442614_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442614_video_v3.mp4 North Carolina, Delaware First in Nation to Begin Voting North Carolina is the first battleground state to begin the voting process, sending out absentee by mail ballots on Friday. Delaware is also first in the nation with a law of “60 days before Election Day.” The number of days ahead of the election to send out absentee by mail ballots in the other consensus battleground states is 50 in Pennsylvania, 47 in Wisconsin, 45 in Michigan, 25 to 29 in Georgia, and 24 to 27 in Arizona. In Nevada, it is not specified. The seven states represent 93 electoral college votes among them. Pennsylvania has 19, North Carolina and Georgia 16 each, Michigan 15, Arizona 11, Wisconsin 10 and Nevada six. 2024-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 606 Election seasonEarly votingDonald TrumpKamala Harrisswing stateselectionJoe BidenNorth CarolinaDelawareBegin Votingvotingpresidential debateborder securityfrackingAmerica in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442615/wisconsin-dpi-changing-test-standards-scores-expected-to-skyrocket https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442615_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442615_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin DPI Changing Test Standards, Scores Expected to Skyrocket A lot of students in Wisconsin are about to get far better grades on the state’s standardized tests, but advocates say it’s not because they are suddenly better at reading or math. Wisconsin’s State Superintendent of Schools is defending the decision to change the standards for Wisconsin’s Fordward Exam and the ACT. The Department of Public Instruction is both lowering the threshold for what is proficient, a 19 on the ACT will now count as proficient and changing the terms to measure student success. The most noticeable change is dropping the terms basic and below basic in exchange for approaching and developing. 2024-09-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 540 WisconsinTest scoresStandardized testsState SuperintendentWisconsin DPItest standardsNAEPEducation ReformEducational measurement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442616/weekend-edition-or-madigan-doesnt-want-the-word-corruption-used-in-upcoming-corruption-trial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442616_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442616_video_v3.mp4 Weekend Edition | Madigan Doesn’t Want the Word ‘Corruption’ Used in Upcoming Corruption Trial Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan doesn't want the word "corruption" mentioned at his upcoming corruption trial. Madigan laid out a litany of things he wants excluded from his upcoming racketeering trial in October. The words Madigan's defense team doesn't want the jury to hear are "patronage," "political machine," "Shakman Litigation," "corrupt politicians," "corruption," and "Public Corruption Task Force," and their derivatives, according to a motion pending before Judge Manish Shah. Those words are too prejudicial, the defense argued. 2024-09-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Michael MadiganCorruption TrialIllinoispublic corruptionIllinois DemocratsChicagoJB PritzkerMike Madigancorruption trialLabor unionsChicago Public SchoolsCTACTA crimeCTA safetyFirearms https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442617/without-nippon-deal-us-steel-will-leave-pittsburgh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442617_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442617_video_v3.mp4 Without Nippon Deal, U.S. Steel Will Leave Pittsburgh The company behind the eponymous "Steel City" may be a Pittsburgh icon no more. U.S. Steel, founded in the city more than 120 years ago, said Wednesday that without Japanese-owned Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion acquisition, it would relocate out of Pittsburgh – dealing an economic and symbolic blow to Pennsylvania. The comment comes as multiple media reports suggest the Biden administration will soon collect on a promise to block the deal, a union-backed bipartisan move aimed at keeping the famed company American-owned. 2024-09-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 361 U.S. SteelNippon SteelPittsburghPennsylvaniaSteel IndustryJoe BidenDonald Trumpsteel productioncarbon captureMon Valley Works https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442618/struggling-michigan-school-districts-receive-dollar25m-to-boost-student-math-scores https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442618_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442618_video_v3.mp4 Struggling Michigan School Districts Receive $25M to Boost Student Math Scores The Michigan Department of Education is awarding nearly $25 million in grants to local public education agencies to fund K-5 mathematics programs aimed at improving math instruction and learning recovery. The announcement follows MDE data released last week showing mixed progress in mathematics learning in schools across the state. 2024-09-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 171 MichiganMichigan Department of EducationK-5 mathematicsmath instructionlearning recoveryeducation fundingstudent math scores https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442619/potential-exists-for-pittsburgh-to-become-modern-silicon-valley https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442619_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442619_video_v3.mp4 Potential Exists for Pittsburgh to Become ‘Modern Silicon Valley' A new law designed to boost high-value manufacturing through engineering firms and universities took center stage on Tuesday. Now, it just needs state funding. Act 24, passed in June, created the Max Manufacturing Initiative to build public-private partnerships through a grant and loan program, shared research facilities and new equipment and incentives. Officials see it as a game changer for advanced manufacturing if it gets some tax money, which they hope will come in next year’s budget. 2024-09-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 289 PittsburghPennsylvaniaManufacturing Initiativepublic-private partnershipsstate fundingJosh ShapiroAnthony HannonKristen Smithadvanced manufacturingengineering firms https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442620/committee-exploring-option-to-spin-off-university-of-wisconsin-madison https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442620_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442620_video_v3.mp4 Committee Exploring Option to Spin off University of Wisconsin-Madison There is more talk about releasing the University of Wisconsin-Madison from the University of Wisconsin System. The Legislative Study Committee on the Future of the UW System submitted a plan that would transition the UW-Madison campus into a new agency within state government, give the university borrowing power and spin the state’s main campus away from the other 12. Supporters of the plan point to Madison’s enrollment, which at more than 50,000 students is twice as large as the second largest school – UW-Milwaukee. 2024-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 508 University of WisconsinUW SystemUW MadisonWisconsinHigher EducationWisconsin-Madisonspin offuniversity systemScott WalkerJay RothmanChris LarsonJennifer Mnookin https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442621/parent-calls-out-seattle-high-school-for-blatant-violation-of-students-right-to-privacy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442621_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442621_video_v3.mp4 Parent Calls Out Seattle High School for ‘Blatant Violation of Students’ Right to Privacy' Seattle Public Schools has amended certain student information policies after a parent complained to administrators that an identity worksheet handed out by an outspoken teacher may have violated federal and state laws, Chalkboard has learned. The district confirmed to Chalkboard News this week that it no longer asks students to provide protected information for a “social identity wheel” that could be linked to them without parental notification and an opt-out opportunity after a parent invoked federal laws limiting what schools can ask students. Chalkboard News obtained copies of a parent email sent to administrators through a public records request. The parent alleged that a world history ethnic studies class at Chief Sealth International High School required students to submit information violating federal law. 2024-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 458 Student privacySeattle Public Schoolsparent complaintSeattle High Schoolidentity worksheetsocial identity wheelsparental complaintseducation policystudent's personal informationEducation in FocusBrendan CleryPPA Amendmentstudent's right to privacy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442622/how-will-a-fed-rate-cut-impact-mortgage-rates https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442622_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442622_video_v3.mp4 How Will a Fed Rate Cut Impact Mortgage Rates? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the Fed rate's impact on mortgages on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 496 mortgage ratesFederal Reserveinterest ratesreal estate marketUS economyeconomic analysisfederal government spendingunemployment ratefiscal deficitsChris KrugOrphe Divounguycar prices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442623/michigan-us-senate-candidates-clash-on-evs-in-labor-policy-visions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442623_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442623_video_v3.mp4 Michigan U.S. Senate Candidates Clash on EVs in Labor Policy Visions Michigan’s U.S. Senate candidates are running on their records regarding labor and economic policy, but they are opposed on the role of electric vehicles. Democrat Rep. Elissa Slotkin’s approach to labor policy focuses primarily on supporting domestic manufacturing. Republican former Representative Mike Roger’s approach to labor policy focuses primarily on encouraging innovation and reducing government regulation, particularly for small businesses. 2024-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 199 MichiganU.S. SenateElissa SlotkinMike RogersElectric VehiclesLabor PolicyEconomic PolicyDomestic ManufacturingGovernment RegulationUnion Endorsements https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442624/major-publishers-authors-sue-over-floridas-book-removal-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442624_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442624_video_v3.mp4 Major Publishers, Authors Sue Over Florida’s Book Removal Law A group of publishers, authors and individuals filed a lawsuit against Florida’s Board of Education and several school districts over book removals, which they say violates the First Amendment rights of publishers, authors and students. Thursday’s lawsuit specifically targets portions of the 2023 law which mandated the Department of Education create a parental objection form to allow parents and residents to complain about books in libraries or classrooms “without consideration of their value as a whole in violation of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.” The lawsuit stated that many classic books have been removed from school libraries, including Leo Tolstoy’s “Anna Karenina,” Kurt Vonnegut’s “Slaughter-House Five,” Maya Angelou’s “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” and others. 2024-09-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 531 book removallawsuitFloridaFirst AmendmentFlorida Board of EducationEducation in FocusHouse Bill 1069Leo TolstoyKurt VonnegutMaya AngelouLGBTQ pluscontent moderationMiller v California https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442625/are-builders-to-blame-for-housing-shortages-and-high-prices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442625_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442625_video_v3.mp4 Are Builders to Blame for Housing Shortages and High Prices? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss builders' role in the housing market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a? 2024-09-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 723 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyhousing markethome buildinghome shortagehousing affordabilitybuilding regulationlumber costszoning rulesconstruction sector productivitybuilding industryhousing supplyDr. Orphe DivounguyTexasFlorida https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442626/report-school-gives-1-year-expulsion-to-10-year-old-under-tennessees-zero-tolerance-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442626_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442626_video_v3.mp4 Report: School Gives 1 Year Expulsion to 10-Year-Old Under Tennessee’s ‘Zero Tolerance’ Law A Tennessee law meant to curb school violence has reportedly been used again to penalize younger students, allegedly leading a 10-year-old to be expelled for an entire year after making a finger gun gesture. The state’s zero-tolerance law for school violence, which was passed after a shooter killed six people at The Covenant School in Nashville, has been invoked in several alleged instances where school administrators disciplined students with expulsion or arrest for making threats. According to a report from ProPublica last week, one unnamed Tennessee school district first suspended a student for making a finger gun gesture with his hands and then notified parents that he would not be allowed to attend the district for a year. 2024-09-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 433 Tennessee Lawzero tolerance policyschool violencestudent expulsionfinger gun gestureEducation in FocusWilliamson Countyzero tolerance lawelementary schoolmiddle schoolcriminal justice system https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442627/proposed-dollar155b-seattle-transportation-levy-would-include-dollar2m-funding-task-force https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442627_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442627_video_v3.mp4 Proposed $1.55B Seattle transportation levy would include $2M funding task force Seattle voters will soon decide on a massive transportation tax levy that also includes funding a task force to help guide generated revenues to reach its infrastructure goals. 2024-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 196 Seattletransportationtax levyinfrastructurecity councilfundingSDOTpolicy strategies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442628/are-employment-prospects-deteriorating-faster https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442628_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442628_video_v3.mp4 Are Employment Prospects Deteriorating Faster? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 614 Orphe DivounguyChris Kruglabor marketunemployment ratejob openingsUS hourly wageshousing marketrentersmortgage ratescredit card debtinflationjobs reportFederal ReserveEveryday Economicspodcast https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442629/pennsylvania-report-red-tape-new-power-plant-delays-put-pjm-grid-in-peril https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442629_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442629_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Report: Red Tape, New Power Plant Delays Put PJM Grid ‘In Peril' Pennsylvania sits at the heart of the 13-state electric grid called PJM. That means the state’s role in generating power to keep the lights on in neighboring states is crucial. But a report warns that recent government policy choices have weakened the grid, making it more vulnerable to disruptions. A potential power shortage could hit by 2030 if more problems mount. 2024-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 443 PJM GridPower Plant DelaysElectric GridRenewable EnergyPennsylvaniablackoutspower generatorselectricity demandEnergy MixKristen SmithAnthony HennenPJM gridelectric gridsupply issuesstate regulators https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442630/biden-harris-admin-under-fire-for-pressuring-facebook-to-censor-americans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442630_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442630_video_v3.mp4 Biden-Harris Admin Under Fire for Pressuring Facebook to Censor Americans Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off a firestorm of controversy this week when he sent a letter to the U.S. House Judiciary Committee admitting his mistake in caving to pressure from the Biden administration to censor Americans’ posts that contradicted the administration’s viewpoints on COVID-19. "In 2021, senior officials from the Biden Administration, including the White House, repeatedly pressured our teams for months to censor certain COVID-19 content, including humor and satire, and expressed a lot of frustration with our teams when we didn't agree," the letter said. Zuckerberg also said that Facebook made posts about Hunter Biden’s laptop harder to see during the 2020 election at the request of the FBI, the latest evidence of coordinated social media censorship driven by the federal government. 2024-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 464 Biden-Harris AdminMark Zuckerbergcensoring AmericansHunter Biden laptopCOVID-19government pressuresocial mediaFacebookpolitical electionscurrent administrationNew York PostGoogleElon Musk https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442631/republican-senator-frustrated-with-no-officers-in-milwaukee-public-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442631_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442631_video_v3.mp4 Republican Senator Frustrated With No Officers in Milwaukee Public Schools State Sen. John Jagler is frustrated Milwaukee Public Schools seems to be ignoring the state law that requires police officers in the city’s schools. But, he doesn’t expect any changes either. Jagler, R-Watertown, last week wrote a letter to the MPS board, asking when the city’s schools plan to follow the law and return school resource officers to their buildings. Republican lawmakers included the school resource officer in 2023’s shared revenue deal. It required MPS to add 25 officers by Jan. 1. That didn’t happen. 2024-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 518 School Resource OfficersMilwaukee Public SchoolsState lawLegislatureJohn JaglerWisconsinrevenue dealstate legislaturefiscal crisisLegislative branchExecutive branch https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442632/shake-shack-shuttering-six-california-locations-after-dollar20-fast-food-minimum-wage https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442632_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442632_video_v3.mp4 Shake Shack Shuttering Six California Locations After $20 Fast Food Minimum Wage Shake Shack announced the pending closure of nine locations nationwide, six of which are in California, writing, “These Shacks are not projected to provide acceptable returns in the foreseeable future,” in a SEC filing. While Shake Shack did not respond to requests for comment regarding the impact of California’s $20 per hour fast food minimum wage that took effect earlier this year, high commercial rents combined now with even higher labor costs have driven other fast food chains, including Rubio’s and Blaze Pizza to shutter stores. 2024-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 346 Shake ShackCaliforniaminimum wagefast foodstore closingsjob lossCalifornia businesspublic policyJob GrowthDavid MastioKenneth Schruffthecentersquare.comPolitical NewsNews Article https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442633/michigan-2024-education-progress-mixed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442633_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442633_video_v3.mp4 Michigan 2024 Education Progress Mixed New data released from Michigan's Department of Education reveals mixed student progress in 2024, with some grades scoring higher on standardized tests than last year and others performing their lowest in years. Math, English language arts and science scores were gathered through the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress, or M-STEP, for grades three through seven, while scores for older students came from PSAT and SAT results. Eleventh-graders had the worst overall decline, scoring lower than last year in all three subjects, with a drop of 3.6 percentage points in math. 2024-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 164 MichiganMichigan EducationEducation ProgressStudent TestM-STEPPSATSATPamela PughMichael RiceEducation Scores https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442634/california-legislature-allows-undocumented-to-get-free-dollar150k-home-down-payments https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442634_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442634_video_v3.mp4 California Legislature Allows Undocumented to Get Free $150K Home Down Payments The California legislature passed a bill allowing undocumented immigrants to make use of the state’s $150,000, 0 down, 0 interest home “loans.” The bill now goes to the governor’s desk, where he must either veto or approve the bill by the end of September. California has one of the worst home shortages in the nation, with an estimated 4.5 million home shortage, and a nearly $1 million median home price. California’s Dream for All Shared Appreciation Loans program allows applicants to secure “loans” of up to $150,000 or 20% of the home’s purchase price — or, about what a typical down payment is — with zero down payment on this state “loan,” and no payments. In exchange, the state receives the original loan amount plus 20% of the appreciated gain when the home is refinanced, sold, or transferred. 2024-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 354 California Legislaturehome down paymentsundocumented immigrantsDream for Allmortgagebudgetvoting rightsSan FranciscoSanta Analocal electionsGavin Newsom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442635/montana-governor-wants-cell-phone-ban-in-schools-polling-mixed-on-tight-harris-trump-race https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442635_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442635_video_v3.mp4 Montana Governor Wants Cell-Phone Ban in Schools, Polling Mixed on Tight Harris-Trump Race, Vice President Harris gave first interview since launching her campaign, while new polls show gaining momentum. Immigration policy think tank the Center for Immigration Studies released its updated map of American sanctuary locations on Thursday, revealing a surge in Virginia localities adopting sanctuary status. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off a firestorm of controversy this week when he sent a letter to the U.S. House Judiciary Committee admitting his mistake in caving to pressure from the Biden administration to censor Americans’ posts that contradicted the administration’s viewpoints on COVID-19. And more... 2024-08-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442636/wisconsin-lawmaker-wants-cellphones-banned-from-classrooms https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442636_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442636_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Lawmaker Wants Cellphones Banned From Classrooms A Wisconsin lawmaker wants this to be the last school year that begins with cellphones in the classroom. Sen. Dan Knodl, R-Germantown, released a column that outlines what he says is the need for a cellphone ban. Currently, local schools set their own rules for cellphones in schools. Some school districts have district-wide policy, while others allow principals in individual schools to set their own rules. 2024-08-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 504 cellphone banclassroom banWisconsinDan Knodlschool policystudent distractionschool fightssocial media dramastate senatorschool districtsCenter SquareBen Young https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442637/polling-mixed-on-tight-harris-trump-race https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442637_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442637_video_v3.mp4 Polling Mixed on Tight Harris-Trump Race New polling on Thursday showed Kamala Harris with a widening margin over former President Donald Trump in Reuters/Ipsos poll published Thursday. It found Harris leaders Trump 45% to 41%. Among registered voters, the four-percentage point lead was more significant than the one-point lead Harris had over Trump in the outfit's last poll in July. The poll had a 2% margin of error. Over in polling guru Nate Sliver's latest models, Harris didn't fare as well. "Although we wouldn't advise worrying too much about the difference between a 52/48 race one way versus a 48/52 race the other way – it's not a big difference – this wasn't a good day for Kamala Harris in our model, as Donald Trump is the slight favorite for the first time since August 3," Silver wrote in the Silver Bulletin. "There's one big reason for that – Pennsylvania, which is the tipping-point state more than one-third of the time and where it's been quite a while since we've seen a poll showing Harris leading." 2024-08-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 512 Kamala HarrisDonald Trump2024 electionpresidential raceelection pollspolling dataswing statespolitical strategyHarris-TrumpCenter SquareAmerica in Focusnews wire service https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442638/king-county-council-signals-approval-of-changes-to-kcrha-government-structure https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442638_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442638_video_v3.mp4 King County Council Signals Approval of Changes to KCRHA Government Structure Members of the King County Council are pleased with proposed changes to the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, but note more needs to be done. The King County Council, the City of Seattle and the Sound Cities Association are set to vote on a new five-year interlocal agreement with the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, or KCRHA. The proposed agreement would create a single governing board within KCRHA that is responsible for providing fiscal oversight, setting strategic policy direction, monitoring performance, and ensuring the agency is making progress to fulfill its mission. 2024-08-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1442 King CountyKCRHAhomelessness responseWashington Stategun lawsArtificial Intelligencelaw enforcementGun controlFirearms businessSecond Amendmentpublic recordsappeals courtcitizen actionData storageVideo recording https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442639/in-pennsylvania-mail-ballots-cause-headaches-for-tracking-vote-totals https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442639_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442639_video_v3.mp4 In Pennsylvania Mail Ballots Cause Headaches for Tracking Vote Totals A proposal for election transparency has one state legislator going against the Department of State. At the center of the split: changes made to Pennsylvania’s elections stemming from the passage of Act 77 of 2019. Rep. Brad Roae, R-Meadville, introduced House Bill 2542 to require the Department to again update precinct counts online, allowing voters to see how the count is progressing. 2024-08-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 540 PennsylvaniaElectionAct 77mail-in ballotvote countingDepartment of Stateelection securityballot countingRoy Meadville https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442640/weekend-edition-or-convicted-comed-4-defendants-ask-judge-to-drop-case-after-supreme-court-ruling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442640_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442640_video_v3.mp4 Weekend Edition | Convicted ComEd 4 Defendants Ask Judge to Drop Case After Supreme Court Ruling Defense attorneys for the four former Commonwealth Edison executives and lobbyists convicted of bribing one of the state's most powerful politicians have asked a judge to drop the case. The four defendants, who have not be sentenced, want Judge Manish Shah to dismiss the indictment against them and issue an acquittal after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the federal bribery statute. In June, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down part of a federal bribery statute that makes it a crime for state and local officials to accept gifts valued at over $5,000 from a donor who had previously been awarded contracts or other government benefits thanks to the official's efforts. The 6-3 decision could affect how prosecutors across the country pursue public corruption cases. 2024-08-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 ComEdComEd 4 TrialIllinoisMichael Madiganpublic corruptionsupreme court rulinglobbyistsIllinois in FocusChicagoJ.B. Pritzkerretail theftorganized crimeKevin BesslerCOVID-19 pandemic https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442641/wisconsin-ballot-full-of-other-presidential-candidates https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442641_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442641_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Ballot Full of Other Presidential Candidates Voters in Wisconsin will see several names on their presidential ballots this fall. The state’s Elections Commission on Tuesday approved Jill Stein, Robert F. Kennedy Jr, Cornel West and a handful of other independent candidates for the November ballot. Stein’s place on the ballot was essentially sealed when the Wisconsin Supreme Court shot down a request from the Democratic National Committee to keep her off. 2024-08-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 609 Wisconsin ballotJill SteinRobert F Kennedy Jr.Presidential CandidatesElectionIndependent candidatesWisconsinNovember electionElection commissionBobby Kennedy Jr.Green PartyThe Center SquarePresidential BallotDemocraticRepublican https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442642/trump-assassination-attempt-task-force-submits-records-request https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442642_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442642_video_v3.mp4 Trump Assassination Attempt Task Force Submits Records Request A bipartisan task force investigating the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump requested a trove of documents and interviews on Wednesday. Pennsylvania Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, who chairs the panel, and Colorado Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Crow, who serves as ranking member, sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Secret Service asking for interviews, communications and existing protocols that factored into the July 13 campaign rally shooting in Butler, Pa. 2024-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 278 Donald TrumpMike KellyMike CrowUS Secret ServiceDepartment of Homeland Securityassassination attemptinvestigationButler PAPennsylvania politicsrecords request https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442643/democrat-poll-workers-outnumbered-republicans-7-to-1-in-michigan-primaries https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442643_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442643_video_v3.mp4 Democrat Poll Workers Outnumbered Republicans 7 to 1 in Michigan Primaries Detroit’s Election Commission is facing a lawsuit for selecting a disproportionately high number of Democrat poll workers in the August primaries, a possible violation of Michigan election law. The commission appointed about 2,337 Democrat poll workers and about 310 Republican poll workers, an imbalance of more than 7 to 1. Poll workers, also known as election inspectors, assist voters and manage ballot counting. They also identify and report any irregularities or issues that arise during the election process. The state’s election law requires the board of election commissioners “shall appoint an equal number, as nearly as possible, of election inspectors in each election precinct from each major political party,” to help ensure election transparency and fairness. 2024-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 147 MichiganMichigan Election LawDetroitRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyElection CommissionPoll WorkersMichael WhatleyLaura TrumpRNCElection IntegrityVoting RightsAugust Primaries https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442644/attorney-general-admits-michigans-minimum-wage-increase-poses-difficulties https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442644_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442644_video_v3.mp4 Attorney General Admits Michigan’s Minimum Wage Increase Poses Difficulties Republican lawmakers are not the only ones raising concerns about Michigan’s minimum wage changes. Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a motion with the state’s Supreme Court, asking for guidance on how to implement inflation adjustments. Nessel specifically pointed out how the court’s broad language in its July ruling could lead to five possible options for when and how to adjust the minimum wage over time, with the state Department of Treasury’s approach and the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s approach also at odds with each other. 2024-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 MichiganMinimum WageDana NesselState Supreme CourtInflationMichigan Department of TreasuryDepartment of LaborEconomic OpportunityRepublicanMatthew Bierlein https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442645/arizona-leaders-to-renew-push-for-school-cell-phone-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442645_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442645_video_v3.mp4 Arizona Leaders to Renew Push for School Cell Phone Ban Some Arizona leaders are hoping cell phones will be banned throughout the school day as part of state law in next legislative session. “This is a real emergency, the problem of cell phones in the classroom,” Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne said at a news conference on Thursday, arguing that the issue of students being distracted in classes continues to worsen. House Bill 2793, sponsored by Rep. Beverly Pingerelli, R-Peoria, was vetoed by Gov. Katie Hobbs in April. The bill passed the legislature along party lines, with Republicans backing the bill and Democrats voting against it. 2024-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 477 Arizonacell phone banschoolstudent performanceArizona leadersschool cellphonesTom HorneKatie Hobbscellphone banlearning https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442646/illinois-democrats-gop-offer-differing-views-to-undecided-voters https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442646_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442646_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Democrats, GOP offer differing views to undecided voters Separately, Illinois state Rep. Marcus Evans, D-Chicago, and Republican candidate for the Illinois statehouse Sean Dwyer discuss what they think will attract undecided voters to their side. 2024-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 138 Illinoisdemocratsgoprepublican partyundecided votersstate representativepublic safetyinfrastructurejob creationKamala Harrisleadership https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442647/illinois-politicians-lay-out-issues-they-feel-will-attract-undecided-voters https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442647_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442647_video_v3.mp4 Illinois politicians lay out issues they feel will attract undecided voters Greg Bishop reviews comments from both sides of the aisle on what Illinois politicians feel will attract undecided voters to their camp. 2024-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 466 voter issuesChicago policeinfrastructure fundingSean DwyerMarcus Evanspublic safetyTerry LeeIllinois PoliticsChicagoeducationcrimeunemployment rateurban district https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442648/are-down-payment-assistance-programs-viable https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442648_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442648_video_v3.mp4 Are Down Payment Assistance Programs Viable? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss down payment assistance programs on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 563 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguydown paymenthome ownershiphousing sectorCommunity developmenthousing supplyzoning lawsTexas housing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442649/illinois-taxpayers-face-millions-in-liability-costs-with-cases-alleging-state-police-negligence https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442649_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442649_video_v3.mp4 Illinois taxpayers face millions in liability costs with cases alleging state police negligence Greg Bishop reviews some of the Court of Claims filings against Illinois State Police alleging negligence for giving the accused Highland Park Independence Day shooter a Firearm Owners ID card despite there being a clear and present danger report issued by local police. 2024-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 908 IllinoisHighland Parkstate policenegligence allegationHighland Park shootingLawsuitFirearm Owner IDRobert CrimoFOID CardGun ControlIllinois State PoliceGun LawsGreg BishopCourt of ClaimsClear and Present Danger https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442650/illinois-elections-board-responds-to-election-integrity-groups-concerns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442650_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442650_video_v3.mp4 Illinois elections board responds to election integrity group's concerns Greg Bishop reviews the response from the Illinois State Board of Election to concerns raised by the Illinois Election Integrity Project. 2024-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 664 Illinois ElectionElection IntegrityIllinois State Board of ElectionsVoter RegistrationMail in VotingIllinois politicsinactive votersearly votingballot harvestingelection fraudautomatic voter registrationgeneral electionGreg BishopSecretary of StateHouse Bill 3882 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442651/virginia-judge-transgender-girl-can-play-middle-school-tennis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442651_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442651_video_v3.mp4 Virginia Judge: Transgender Girl Can Play Middle School Tennis A federal judge in Virginia has ordered that a transgender middle school student can try out and play on the girls tennis team after the school board told the unnamed student she would not be able to be on the team. Last week's ruling comes as several courts are expected in the coming months to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s expansion of Title IX, the federal statute prohibiting sex discrimination in educational institutions. The Hanover County School Board in Hanover, Virginia, had previously denied the student a place on the tennis team, citing its policy on transgender students. The federal judge overturned the policy while litigation is ongoing, arguing that the school board should have created an exception for the student based on federal law. 2024-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 477 Title IXtransgender studentsstudent athletesBiden administrationHanover CountyVirginia tennisemergency injunctiontransgendersex discriminationschool boardmiddle schoolgirls tennisfairness in competition https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442652/milwaukee-teachers-education-association-wants-answers-after-failed-school-board-recall-effort https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442652_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442652_video_v3.mp4 Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association Wants Answers After Failed School Board Recall Effort The Wisconsin Elections Commission says there won't be a recall against any Milwaukee Public School board members. Now, Milwaukee's teachers’ union wants answers. The Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association celebrated the Elections Commission declared MPS recall organizers failed to gather enough signatures to force a recall election against four Milwaukee School Board members. The MPS School Board Recall Collaborative wanted to force a new election against Board President Marva Herndon, Vice President Jilly Gokalgandhi, member Erika Siemsen and at-large board member Missy Zombor because of MPS’s financial problems and the secrecy surrounding them. The Wisconsin Elections Commission found the collaborative was short by thousands of valid signatures. 2024-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 495 MilwaukeeWisconsinschool boardrecall effortMilwaukee Public Schoolsteachers unionWisconsin educationpublic educationfinancial scandalIngrid Walker-HenryTommy ThompsonRobin Vosstax increaseschool choicetest scores https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442653/should-we-be-concerned-about-the-jobs-report-revision https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442653_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442653_video_v3.mp4 Should We Be Concerned About the Jobs Report Revision? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the jobs report revision on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 597 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyjobs reportjob growthemploymenteconomyCOVID-19job marketprivate payrollseconomic pathgovernment jobsgovernment spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442654/il-election-integrity-project-concerns-inactive-voters-ballot-harvesting-non-citizens-registering https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442654_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442654_video_v3.mp4 IL Election Integrity Project concerns: Inactive voters, ballot harvesting, non-citizens registering Greg Bishop talks with Carol Davis from the Illinois Election Integrity Project about a host of concerns around inactive voters on the rolls, mail-in ballot harvesting and non-citizens registering to vote. 2024-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1012 Illinois electionselection integrityvoter rollsballot securitymail in votingvoter registrationCarol DavisIllinoisMail In BallotsVote by Mailvoter eligibilitymail ballotsOnly Citizens Vote Coalitionvoting registrationpoll watchers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442655/the-center-square-headlines-get-out-the-vote-efforts-underway-madigan-wants-evidence-limited https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442655_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442655_video_v3.mp4 The Center Square headlines: Get out the vote efforts underway; Madigan wants evidence limited Greg Bishop reviews some of the Illinois headlines from The Center Square. Get the latest at thecentersquare.com/illinois/ 2024-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 893 Greg Bishopget out the voteIllinois Electionearly votingvotingMichael MadiganIllinois PoliticsIllinois NewsJB PritzkerRepublican PartyCampaign FinanceThe Center SquareEducationRivianElectric Vehicle Battery Fire https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442656/why-utah-is-removing-these-13-books-from-school-libraries-statewide https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442656_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442656_video_v3.mp4 Why Utah Is Removing These 13 Books From School Libraries Statewide Utah has permanently removed over a dozen books from public schools per a new state law governing “sensitive instructional materials.” The targeted books include titles by Margaret Atwood, Judy Blume, Sarah J. Maas and Rupi Kaur. Critics have been outspoken against the new state law, which took effect July 1, which “requires the prioritization of protecting children from illicit pornography over other considerations in evaluating instructional material.” The state’s running list as of Aug. 2 shows 13 books that “have been determined to contain objective sensitive materials in a final determination.” 2024-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 538 Utah lawschool librariesBook BanningCensorshipMargaret AtwoodJudy BlumeSarah J. MaasLGBTQ+instructional materialcontent moderationUtahEliana KnoedlBrennan ClaryMoms for Liberty https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442657/josh-shapiro-and-jason-kelce-as-odd-couple-that-wasnt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442657_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442657_video_v3.mp4 Josh Shapiro and Jason Kelce as ‘Odd Couple’ That Wasn’t In May, Gov. Josh Shapiro embarked on a weeklong family RV trip to promote the state’s new tourism brand, “Pennsylvania: The Great American Getaway.” Speaking at the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders baseball stadium, the governor wanted to show off “the opportunity we have when it comes to tourism and when it comes to economic development.” With stops in Philadelphia to promote urban tourism and lake visits to boost outdoor recreation, Shapiro emphasized tourism as a central part of his administration’s economic development strategy. As emails from the governor’s office obtained in a public records request show, though, there was one appearance the governor didn’t make, but did consider: on camera with retired Philadelphia Eagles Center Jason Kelce. 2024-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 333 Josh ShapiroJason KelceTourismPennsylvaniaGreat American Getawaytourism dollarsThe Center Squarecommercial https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442658/with-conventions-in-rearview-mirror-illinois-parties-work-to-get-out-the-vote https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442658_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442658_video_v3.mp4 With conventions in rearview mirror, Illinois’ parties work to get out the vote Separately, Democratic Party of Illinois chair Lisa Hernandez, D-Cicero, Illinois Senate Minority Leader John Curran, R-Downers Grove, and Republican statehouse candidate Frederick Walls discuss get out the vote efforts. 2024-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 123 Lisa HernandezJohn CurranFrederick WallsIllinoisIllinois politicsRepublican partyDemocratic partyGet out the voteVoter turnoutCook CountyChicagoIllinois election https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442659/biden-explains-why-he-dropped-out-of-presidential-race https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442659_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442659_video_v3.mp4 Biden Explains Why He Dropped Out of Presidential Race President Joe Biden explained to reporters Tuesday in more detail his rationale for suddenly ending his reelection bid earlier this year. Biden told reporters that his race against former President Donald Trump would have been close and that he “could have won.” Biden said he wasn’t “that far behind” but that he was worried that he would hurt Senate and House Democrats running for their seats. “What have happened though, if the discussion had been, was I going to cost seats for Democrats, that would have been the whole subject matter for the remainder of the campaign,” Biden told reporters at Chicago O'Hare International Airport before boarding Air Force One. “You'd have to cover it, that would be the issue, and it would give him an advantage.” 2024-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 503 Joe BidenDemocratic National ConventionKamala HarrisHunter BidenPresidential ImpeachmentBiden FamilyAmerica in FocusDan McAbalbFranklin News FoundationCasey Harper https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442660/fed-rate-cuts-ahead-but-perhaps-not-by-much https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442660_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442660_video_v3.mp4 Fed Rate Cuts Ahead, but Perhaps Not by Much Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 621 Chris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday EconomicsJerome Powellinterest rateseconomic newsrate cutsfederal reserveeconomic dataconsumer spendingemployment growthhome salespodcastAmerica's Talkingrate cut https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442661/weekend-edition-or-pritzker-criticizes-trump-on-national-stage-as-gop-says-hes-failed-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442661_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442661_video_v3.mp4 Weekend Edition | Pritzker Criticizes Trump on National Stage as GOP Says He’s Failed Illinois While Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker didn’t get selected to be Kamala Harris’ vice presidential candidate, he did get a primetime spot on the stage of the Democratic National Convention Tuesday. Chicago plays host to the convention this week where an array of speakers addressed Democratic delegates. Among the speakers on the national stage was former President Barack Obama. Before that and shortly after the states’ roll call giving Harris the official nomination, Pritzker took the stage and said Democrats are for lower taxes, higher wages, less inflation and more business growth. 2024-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 J.B. PritzkerIllinois politicsDemocratic National ConventionIllinoisChicagoDemocratic PartyGreg AbbottSusana MendozaSchool ChoiceEducationThe Center SquaremigrantsImmigration policypoliceLarry Snelling https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442662/chicago-reporter-dozens-shot-20-fatally-during-dnc-week https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442662_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442662_video_v3.mp4 Chicago reporter: Dozens shot, 20 fatally, during DNC week Greg Bishop talks live with independent Chicago reporter William Kelly to recap events in and around last week's Democratic National Convention. 2024-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 667 ChicagoDemocratic ConventionCrime RateSecurity SpendingChicago BusinessesBusiness ImpactWilliam KellyIllinoisDNC protestPolice ChicagoReal EstateElected OfficialsElection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442663/curran-pritzker-enacted-unconstitutional-partisan-election-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442663_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442663_video_v3.mp4 Curran: Pritzker enacted unconstitutional, partisan election law Greg Bishop talks with Illinois Senate Minority Leader John Curran, R-Downers Grove, about the Illinois Supreme Court tossing Democrats' appeal of a lower court ruling an anti-slating law as unconstitutional. They also discuss get out the vote efforts for Republicans and more. 2024-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 644 IllinoisElection BillJ B PritzkerJohn CurranDemocratic National ConventionChicagoRepublican PartyPartisan PowerVoter EmpowermentIllinois GovernmentLegislative proposalsGreg Bishopstate senateIllinois in Focusgovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442664/democrats-focused-on-trump-at-dnc-while-having-to-react-to-border-economic-issues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442664_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442664_video_v3.mp4 Democrats focused on Trump at DNC while having to react to border, economic issues Greg Bishop reviews some of the themes heard around last week's Democratic National Convention, including reaction from party leaders to concerns about the economy and border security. 2024-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 863 Democratic National ConventionDonald TrumpJoe BidenKamala Harriseconomic issuesimmigrationpoliticsAmerican politicsDemocratChicagoIllinoisTammie DuckworthMaurice WestKwame RaoulSusana Mendoza https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442665/harris-accepts-democratic-nomination-and-truckers-warn-about-california-policy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442665_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442665_video_v3.mp4 Harris Accepts Democratic Nomination & Truckers Warn About California Policy Vice President and now-Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris formally accepted the party’s nomination on the final day of the Democratic National Convention Thursday night in Chicago. Police officials made mass arrests Tuesday night after pro-Palestinian protestors confronted and attacked police officers near the Israeli consulate during the Democratic National Convention. The Washington state trucking industry is calling on the Legislature and Gov. Jay Inslee to detach Washington state from a California-based electric vehicle program due to a variety of practical and logistical factors that they argue threaten the supply chain system. And more... 2024-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442666/california-government-deal-would-spend-dollar240-million-on-journalism https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442666_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442666_video_v3.mp4 California Government Deal Would Spend $240 Million on Journalism California government officials and Big Tech are nearing an agreement to jointly provide at least $242.5 million in funding for journalism, including local and ethnic outlets. The agreement, first reported on by KCRA, would put an end to bills that would require tech companies to pay newsrooms a portion of their search and display revenue. Under the California Journalism Preservation Act, which this agreement would stop from advancing, social media companies and search engines would be required to pay a share of their advertising revenue to news organizations based on how much organizations’ content shows up in social media feeds or search results. As protest, Google stopped showing local California news organizations in its search results to some California users. 2024-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 317 California governmentJournalism fundingBig Tech dealGoogleLocal journalismEthnic outletsAdvertising revenueCalifornia in Focusnews storyjournalism https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442667/university-of-wisconsin-president-university-needs-dollar914m-more-next-year https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442667_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442667_video_v3.mp4 University of Wisconsin President: University Needs $914M More Next Year The president of the University of Wisconsin wants nearly a $1 billion more from lawmakers in the next state budget. UW president Jay Rothman said he needs $914 million in order to avoid another tuition increase. Rothman said the University of Wisconsin ranks 43rd in terms of the percent of state dollars it receives. He said it will take $457 million in each year of Wisconsin’s two-year state budget to bring the UW into line with other Big Ten schools. 2024-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 438 University of WisconsinJay RothmanWisconsinstate fundingtuitionuniversity budgetfunding issuetuition freezeWisconsin in Focusstate supportRepublican Legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442668/pennsylvania-gov-shapiro-says-real-freedom-starts-with-public-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442668_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442668_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro Says ‘Real Freedom’ Starts With Public Schools Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Wednesday that Democrats support the “kind of freedom” that starts in the classroom. Specifically, the public school classroom. “You know what Democrats? We are the party of real freedom,” Shapiro said from the Democratic National Convention stage in Chicago. “The kind of real freedom that comes when that child attends a great public school with an awesome teacher because we believe in her future.” The first-term governor went on to describe the other “real freedoms” found in the party platform, from organized labor to reproductive rights to marriage equality. 2024-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 303 Josh ShapiroPennsylvaniaDemocratic National ConventionDemocratic PartyPublic SchoolsSchool ChoiceKamala Harris https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442669/democrats-law-blocking-candidates-from-ballot-remains-unconstitutional https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442669_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442669_video_v3.mp4 Democrats’ law blocking candidates from ballot remains unconstitutional Ron Andermann and Leslie Collazo, Republicans running for the Illinois statehouse, discuss their challenge of Illinois' law prohibiting the placement of candidates on the general election ballot if they were not in the primary. 2024-08-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 107 Ron AndermannLeslie CollazoIllinois statehouseIllinois lawprimary electiongeneral electioncandidate ballotKamala Harrisslate candidatesnominating processIllinois Supreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442670/harris-accepts-democratic-presidential-nomination-setting-up-showdown-with-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442670_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442670_video_v3.mp4 Harris Accepts Democratic Presidential Nomination, Setting up Showdown With Trump Vice President and now-Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris formally accepted the party’s nomination on the final day of the Democratic National Convention Thursday night in Chicago. Harris’ comments come after several days of speeches at the convention from party leaders, including former President Barack Obama and current President Joe Biden. The event sets the stage for the remaining weeks in the race with Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump heading into November. Harris began her speech by telling her life story, from her Indian mother and Jamaican father meeting, to moving often as a child, including a handful of family anecdotes. 2024-08-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 555 Kamala HarrisDonald TrumpPresidential nominationNovember electionpolitical campaignspresidential electionvoter pollingvoter trustDemocratic Partypolitical policyAmerica in FocusCasey Harpervibe shifteconomic dip https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442671/washington-truckers-warn-california-emissions-policy-threatens-supply-chain https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442671_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442671_video_v3.mp4 Washington Truckers Warn California Emissions Policy Threatens Supply Chain The state trucking industry is calling on the Legislature and Gov. Jay Inslee to detach Washington state from a California-based electric vehicle program due to a variety of practical and logistical factors that they argue threaten the supply chain system. Under California’s Advanced Clean Trucks program, the trucking industry must progressively transition to zero emissions for medium and heavy-duty trucks. Starting next year, zero emission vehicles must make up 7% of all Class 2b-3 truck and Class 7-8 tractor sales, while Class 4-8 truck sales must be 11% zero emission vehicles. 2024-08-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1529 Washington truckersCalifornia emissionssupply chainelectric truckszero emissions trucksWashington Trucking AssociationJay InsleeWashington Statetrucking companiesenvironmental standardselectric vehiclesThe Center SquarenewsTJ MartinellCalifornia Emissions Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442672/harris-touches-on-border-crisis-and-economy-in-dnc-acceptance-speech https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442672_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442672_video_v3.mp4 Harris touches on border crisis and economy in DNC acceptance speech Greg Bishop reviews some of Kamala Harris' acceptance speech at the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and shares comments from several politicians from Illinois and beyond. 2024-08-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1024 Kamala Harrisborder policyDemocratic PartyImmigration reformEconomic IssuesRepublican partyIllinois in FocusDonald TrumpTaxpayer costsGreg AbbottBorder protectionMigrant influxSusana MendozaImmigration policyGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442673/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-august-23rd-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442673_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442673_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday August 23rd, 2024 FULL SHOW REBROADCAST Clarification: Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza advocates creating a pathway for migrants seeking asylum to get work permits, not amnesty. Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-08-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1493 IllinoisIllinois politicsElectionsDemocratic conventionRepublican PartyDonald TrumpKamala Harrisborder securityborder policyillegal immigrationImmigration reformborder crisisnon-citizen migrantstaxpayer costsJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442674/illinois-politicians-play-role-in-final-day-of-dnc-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442674_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442674_video_v3.mp4 Illinois politicians play role in final day of DNC in Chicago Greg Bishop reviews some of the moments from the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago featuring several Illinois politicians on the main stage. 2024-08-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 474 Illinois politicsDemocratic ConventionLisa MadiganAdam KinzingerKamala HarrisRepublican PartyNancy PelosiDonald TrumpBob MorganNovember 5th Election https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442675/heres-why-the-supreme-court-said-title-ix-should-remain-blocked https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442675_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442675_video_v3.mp4 Here’s Why the Supreme Court Said Title IX Should Remain Blocked The United States Supreme Court ruled Friday that states involved in two lawsuits could not enforce the Biden administration’s updated Title IX rule in states continuing the multi legal battle over sex discrimination and gender identity. The high court ruled 5-4 to deny requests from the Department of Justice to stay injunctions issued by appellate courts which blocked the Department of Education’s new rule from going into effect on the Aug. 1 deadline as litigation continues around the expanded definition of sex discrimination. The arguments between the opinion and the dissent centered on whether the unchallenged aspects of the rule should be able to stand while the courts decide whether the challenged portions are legal. The majority opinion found that the challenged portions were “intertwined” with the rest of the rule. 2024-08-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 441 Supreme CourtTitle IXBiden AdministrationSex discriminationgender identityconstitutional lawlower courtsEducation in FocusBrennan ClaryAliana Knoedler https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442676/arizona-democrat-on-undocumented-immigrants-and-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442676_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442676_video_v3.mp4 Arizona Democrat on Undocumented Immigrants and the Economy From the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, The Center Square's Greg Bishop talks with Arizona state representative Alma Hernandez: "The issue is not so much about who is documented or who is not, because our immigrant community contributes a lot to our economy in Arizona." 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 ArizonaDemocratic National ConventionAlma Hernandezimmigrationeconomic impactborder stateundocumented immigrantsArizona economyMexico https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442677/democrats-send-message-most-pro-israel-policy-platform-the-democratic-party-has-ever-had https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442677_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442677_video_v3.mp4 Democrats Send Message: 'Most Pro-Israel Policy Platform the Democratic Party Has Ever Had' From the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, The Center Square's Greg Bishop talks with Illinois state representative Bob Morgan: "On Monday the Democratic Party passed and adopted their platform of issues This is the most pro-Israel policy platform the Democratic Party has ever had. So I think that sends a message." 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 129 Democratic PartyDemocratic National ConventionIsraelPro-IsraelBob MorganIllinoisPolitical platformUS PoliticsGovernment PolicyState RepresentativeDNC https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442678/illinois-democrat-joe-biden-was-the-greatest-president-for-the-working-class https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442678_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442678_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Democrat: Joe Biden ‘Was the Greatest President for the Working Class' From the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, The Center Square's Greg Bishop talks with Illinois state representative Marcus Evans: "President Joe Biden was phenomenal. He was the greatest president for the working class." 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 72 Marcus EvansJoe BidenKamala HarrisWorking ClassPolitical NewsIllinoisPresidential Legacy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442679/illinois-rep-evans-democrats-want-people-properly-taxed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442679_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442679_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Rep. Evans: Democrats Want People ‘Properly Taxed’ From the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, The Center Square's Greg Bishop talks with Illinois state representative Marcus Evans: "We want people properly taxed." 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 100 Marcus EvansIllinoisIllinois representativeDemocratic National Conventiontaxationeconomic issuessmall businessesDemocrats https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442680/pro-israel-democrat-we-continue-to-win-and-the-squad-keeps-getting-smaller https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442680_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442680_video_v3.mp4 Pro-Israel Democrat: We Continue to Win & 'The Squad' Keeps Getting Smaller From the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, The Center Square's Greg Bishop talks with Arizona state representative Alma Hernandez: "Democratic majority for Israel - Our job is literally to work in Democratic primaries against individuals who are not friendly on our issue and we continue to win. So I think it's very telling of you know where there are many Democrats who feel the same way that we do. But there's always that very loud minority who the members of the squad and other individuals. And if you've seen if you've been paying attention you know that group keeps getting smaller." 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 100 Alma HernandezDemocratic PartyIsraelAnti-semitismDemocratic National ConventionDemocratic Majority for Israel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442681/az-democrat-on-protestors-not-okay-to-allow-the-promoting-of-a-terrorist-organization https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442681_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442681_video_v3.mp4 AZ Democrat on Protestors: 'Not Okay to Allow the Promoting of a Terrorist Organization' From the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, The Center Square's Greg Bishop talks with Arizona state representative Alma Hernandez: "I don't believe is okay is for us to allow those individuals who are out on our streets right now essentially promoting a terrorist organization. That I'm not okay with. As a Democrat I believe that we should all work together to denounce that type of rhetoric." 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Alma HernandezGreg BishopArizona DemocratHamasIsraelIsrael Hamas ConflictJewish CommunityProtestingTerrorist OrganizationAntisemitism https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442682/illinois-state-rep-bob-morgan-discusses-undecided-voters-and-illinois-politics https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442682_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442682_video_v3.mp4 Illinois State Rep. Bob Morgan Discusses Undecided Voters & Illinois Politics From the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, The Center Square's Greg Bishop talks with Illinois state representative Bob Morgan on the excitement of the DNC convention, undecided voters, and the politics of Illinois. 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 395 Democratic National ConventionBob MorganIllinoisGreg BishopChicagopublic schoolsKamala HarrisTim Walls https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442683/illinois-state-rep-marcus-evans-discusses-economic-concerns-and-immigration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442683_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442683_video_v3.mp4 Illinois State Rep. Marcus Evans Discusses Economic Concerns & Immigration From the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, The Center Square's Greg Bishop talks with Illinois state representative Marcus Evans on the pleasures of governing as a majority, economic concerns, and immigration concerns in Illinois. 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 424 Democratic ConventionChicagoGreg BishopMarcus EvansIllinoisDemocratic partyJoe BidenKamala HarrisInfrastructureWorking ClassEconomic ConcernsImmigration ConcernsLeadership change https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442684/arizona-state-rep-alma-hernandez-discusses-immigration-and-pro-palestinian-protesters https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442684_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442684_video_v3.mp4 Arizona State Rep. Alma Hernandez Discusses Immigration & Pro-Palestinian Protesters From the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, The Center Square's Greg Bishop talks with Arizona state representative Alma Hernandez on the energy around the DNC convention, the immigration challenges the state of Arizona faces, & Pro-Palestinian Protesters. 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 446 Alma Hernandezimmigration reformDemocratic ConventionPro-Palestinian ProtestersJewish Caucusborder stateDACA recipientsDemocratic PartyJewish communityAntisemitismIsraeli Governmentvoter https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442685/illinois-comptroller-the-federal-government-needs-to-pay-for-the-cost-of-immigrants https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442685_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442685_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Comptroller: The Federal Government Needs to Pay for the Cost of Immigrants Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza: "I'm not happy about spending a ton of money on a migrant issue that I believe is a responsibility of the federal government to pay for." 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 Susana MendozaIllinoisFederal governmentMigrant issueImmigrationRefugeesCost of migrants https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442686/illinois-democrat-i-was-the-1-house-democrat-in-delivering-the-most-community-project-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442686_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442686_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Democrat: ‘I Was the #1 House Democrat in Delivering the Most Community Project Funding' Illinois State and Federal Democratic Officials take part in the Democratic Party of Illinois DNC Breakfast on Thursday Morning (8/22/24). Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, U.S. Representative for Illinois' 13th Congressional District: "And as a freshman congresswoman I am really proud to say I was the number one House Democrat in delivering the most community project funding for my district." 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Nikki BudzinskiIllinoisCommunity Project FundingIllinois 13th DistrictWorkforce trainingDownstate IllinoisBlack entrepreneurshipWater infrastructureInvestment fundingLocks and damsDemocratic PartyChicago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442687/union-leader-illinois-the-most-pro-union-state https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442687_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442687_video_v3.mp4 Union Leader: Illinois the 'Most Pro-Union State' Illinois State and Federal Democratic Officials take part in the Democratic Party of Illinois DNC Breakfast on Thursday Morning (8/22/24). Brent Booker, General President of LIUNA: "Illinois the most pro-union state.' 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 IllinoisUnionBrent BookerLIUNALabor UnionsWorkers' RightsInfrastructureDemocratic Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442688/union-leader-kamala-harris-would-be-the-most-pro-union-president https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442688_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442688_video_v3.mp4 Union Leader: Kamala Harris Would Be the ‘Most Pro-Union President' Illinois State and Federal Democratic Officials take part in the Democratic Party of Illinois DNC Breakfast on Thursday Morning (8/22/24). Brent Booker, General President of LIUNA: "There is no doubt in my mind that she's going to continue that legacy and be the next most pro-union president we're ever going to have starting in November." 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 88 Kamala HarrisJoe BidenTim WalzUnionPro-UnionRunning mateLaborLabor unionDemocratic PartyUnion leader https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442689/democrat-congresswoman-a-lot-of-talk-about-how-democrats-have-lost-touch-with-rural-america https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442689_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442689_video_v3.mp4 Democrat Congresswoman: ‘A Lot of Talk About How Democrats Have Lost Touch With Rural America' Illinois State and Federal Democratic Officials take part in the Democratic Party of Illinois DNC Breakfast on Thursday Morning (8/22/24). Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, U.S. Representative for Illinois' 13th Congressional District: "There's a lot of talk about how Democrats have lost touch with rural America, with working class voters. And I will be the first to tell you that we do have a lot of work to do but that we need to tell our story the story I just shared with you that Democrats deliver for our rural communities. It's not the Republicans." 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 135 Nikki BudzinskiDemocratic PartyRural AmericaWorking Class VotersIllinois PoliticsU.S. RepresentativeDownstate Illinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442690/kentucky-governor-jd-vance-aint-from-kentucky-aint-from-appalachia https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442690_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442690_video_v3.mp4 Kentucky Governor: JD Vance 'Ain't from Kentucky, Ain't from Appalachia' Governor Andy Beshear at Illinois Democratic Party DNC Breakfast | August 22, 2024 "JD Vance - He ain't from Kentucky. He ain't from Appalachia. And he ain't going to be your vice president" 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 100 Andy BeshearJD VanceDemocratic PartyIllinoisKentuckyTim WalzDNC BreakfastPoliticianPolitical SpeechGovernor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442691/governor-andy-beshear-kentucky-dems-win-with-red-to-pink-strategy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442691_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442691_video_v3.mp4 Governor Andy Beshear: Kentucky Dems Win With ‘Red to Pink Strategy' Governor Andy Beshear at Illinois Democratic Party DNC Breakfast | August 22, 2024 "You know in my state we don't win with a red to blue strategy. We win with a red to pink strategy. That in each of these counties if we can do 3 to 5 percent better knowing that there are folks out there that are hungry." 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 Andy BeshearKentuckyIllinoisDemocratic Partyred to pink strategyDemocratic National CommitteeDNC https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442692/sen-durbin-what-were-trying-to-do-is-to-transform-the-face-of-the-federal-judiciary https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442692_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442692_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Durbin: ‘What We’re Trying to Do Is to Transform the Face of the Federal Judiciary' Illinois State and Federal Democratic Officials take part in the Democratic Party of Illinois DNC Breakfast on Thursday Morning (8/22/24). Sen. Dick Durbin: 'What we're trying to do is to transform the face of the federal judiciary'. 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 117 Dick DurbinJoe Bidenfederal judiciaryjudicial nomineesdemocratic partyIllinois politicsSenate Judiciary CommitteediversityKetanji Brown JacksonSupreme CourtBiden Administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442693/illinois-sos-a-lot-of-this-job-is-thankless-there-are-long-days-we-dont-get-paid-a-lot https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442693_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442693_video_v3.mp4 Illinois SoS: 'A lot of this job is thankless. There are long days. We don't get paid a lot.' Illinois State and Federal Democratic Officials take part in the Democratic Party of Illinois DNC Breakfast on Thursday Morning (8/22/24). Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois Secretary of State: "As elected officials know I see aldermen here I see mayors I see county chairman... a lot of this job is thankless. There are long days. We don't get paid a lot. But I think everyone here whether you're a Democrat or Republican whether you're an elected official whether you're watching on the couch - When you see a kid yelling there's my dad that's what this country is all about." 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 170 Alexi GiannouliasIllinoisSecretary of StateDemocratic PartyBarack ObamaDick DurbinPublic ServiceElected OfficialsIllinois DemocratsAmerican Dream https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442694/influx-of-migrants-at-dnc-didnt-materialize-but-taxpayer-costs-persists https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442694_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442694_video_v3.mp4 Influx of migrants at DNC didn't materialize, but taxpayer costs persists Separately, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza and Republican statehouse candidate Leslie Collazo discuss the non-citizen migrant issue in Chicago. 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 Susana MendozaLeslie CollazoIllinoisMigrantsMigrant crisisChicagoTaxesTaxpayersBorder billDonald TrumpJoe BidenRepublican PartyDemocratic Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442695/democrat-we-need-to-deliver-swing-states-michigan-and-wisconsin https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442695_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442695_video_v3.mp4 Democrat: We Need to Deliver Swing States 'Michigan and Wisconsin' Illinois State and Federal Democratic Officials take part in the Democratic Party of Illinois DNC Breakfast on Thursday Morning (8/22/24). Toni Preckwinkle, President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners: "We need to work with our neighbors in Michigan and Wisconsin to deliver those swing states." 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 161 Toni PreckwinkleMichiganWisconsinSwing StatesDemocratic PartyKamala HarrisTim WaltzPolitical movementElection 2024Public serviceMichelle Obama https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442696/full-speech-senator-catherine-cortez-masto-at-illinois-democratic-dnc-breakfast-or-august-22-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442696_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442696_video_v3.mp4 Full Speech: Senator Catherine Cortez Masto at Illinois Democratic DNC Breakfast | August 22, 2024 Full Speech: Senator Catherine Cortez Masto at Illinois Democratic Party DNC Breakfast | August 22, 2024 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 819 Catherine Cortez MastoIllinoisChicagoKamala HarrisTammy DuckworthWomen's rightsReproductive freedomEconomyJob creationClimate changeJanuary 6thSenator DurbinUnionAmerican dreamGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442697/kentucky-governor-andy-beshear-proud-pro-union-pro-choice-governor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442697_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442697_video_v3.mp4 Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear: 'Proud Pro-Union, Pro-Choice Governor' Governor Andy Beshear at Illinois Democratic Party DNC Breakfast | August 22, 2024 "To introduce myself I am a proud pro-union governor. I'm a proud pro-choice governor. I'm a proud pro-public education governor. I am a proud friend of your governor. And I am a proud Kamala Harris for President of the United States governor." 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 148 Andy BeshearKamala HarrisTim WalzMitch McConnellDonald Trump2024 electionIllinois Democratic PartyDNC BreakfastPro-unionPro-choicePublic Education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442698/full-speech-governor-andy-beshear-at-illinois-democratic-party-dnc-breakfast-or-august-22-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442698_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442698_video_v3.mp4 Full Speech: Governor Andy Beshear at Illinois Democratic Party DNC Breakfast | August 22, 2024 Full Speech: Governor Andy Beshear at Illinois Democratic Party DNC Breakfast | August 22, 2024 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 590 Andy BeshearKamala HarrisTim WalzDemocratic PartyIllinois2024 electionKentucky politicspublic educationpro choiceKentucky GovernorNational GuardPolitical UnityTim WallsJD VanceTammy Duckworth https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442699/chicago-democrat-orange-haired-guy-brings-divisiveness https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442699_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442699_video_v3.mp4 Chicago Democrat: 'Orange-Haired Guy' Brings Divisiveness Illinois Democratic Party DNC press gaggle from the morning of August 22nd, 2024. Walter Burnett, Jr., Vice Mayor of Chicago: "We need to make sure that Donald- I don't even want to say his name but the orange-haired guy or whatever color his hair is that that guy don't get back in that we cannot have this divisiveness in our country that we need to bring this country together." 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Walter Burnett Jr.Illinois Democratic PartyDNCDemocratic National CommitteeDonald Trumppolitical convention https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442700/illinois-democrat-republicans-made-a-huge-mistake-on-roe-v-wade https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442700_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442700_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Democrat: 'Republicans Made a Huge Mistake' on Roe v. Wade Illinois Democratic Party DNC press gaggle from the morning of August 22nd, 2024. Susana Mendoza, Illinois Comptroller: "Republicans made a huge mistake when they took down Roe v Wade because all of a sudden they woke up a sleeping giant." 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 Susana MendozaRoe v. WadeRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyIllinoisabortion rightswomen's healthpolitical issuesU.S. Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442701/full-video-illinois-democratic-party-dnc-breakfast-or-august-22-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442701_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442701_video_v3.mp4 Full Video: Illinois Democratic Party DNC Breakfast | August 22, 2024 Illinois State and Federal Democratic Officials take part in the Democratic Party of Illinois DNC Breakfast on Thursday Morning (8/22/24). Speakers include: Terry Healy, Vice President and Regional Manager of the Great Lakes Region for LIUNA Toni Preckwinkle, President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners Senator Dick Durbin, U.S. Senator for Illinois Governor Andy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois Secretary of State Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, U.S. Senator for Nevada Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, U.S. Representative for Illinois' 13th Congressional District Susana Mendoza, Illinois Comptroller David Frye, Vice President and Regional Manager of the Midwest Region for LIUNA Brent Booker, General President of LIUNA Jocelyn Hunt, Associate Political Director of the National Democratic Training Committee Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, Chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 6382 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442702/full-speech-senator-dick-durbin-at-illinois-democratic-party-dnc-breakfast-or-august-22-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442702_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442702_video_v3.mp4 Full Speech: Senator Dick Durbin at Illinois Democratic Party DNC Breakfast | August 22, 2024 Full Speech: Senator Dick Durbin at Illinois Democratic Party DNC Breakfast on 8/22/24. 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 775 Dick DurbinJoe BidenDonald TrumpIllinois Democratic PartyDNC BreakfastSenate Judiciary CommitteeUnited States SenateKamala Harrisfederal judiciaryUS AttorneysTammy DuckworthJD Vancelabor unionDemocratic WomenI Will https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442703/democrat-claims-biden-delivered-less-influx-of-migrants https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442703_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442703_video_v3.mp4 Democrat Claims Biden Delivered ‘Less Influx of Migrants’ Illinois Democratic Party DNC press gaggle from the morning of August 22nd, 2024. Susana Mendoza: "Vote Democrat because we're taking care of business. I mean it wasn't the Republicans who delivered the less influx of migrants coming in. That was Joe Biden." 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 152 Susana MendozaDemocratic PartyJoe BidenMigrantsBorder ControlBorder Management BillimmigrationFederal Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442704/illinois-democratic-party-dnc-press-gaggle-or-august-22-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442704_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442704_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Democratic Party DNC Press Gaggle | August 22, 2024 Illinois Democratic Party DNC press gaggle from the morning of August 22nd, 2024. Features: Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, Chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois Susana Mendoza, Illinois Comptroller Walter Burnett, Jr., Vice Mayor of Chicago 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1151 Democratic PartyIllinois electionelection strategyvoter outreachvoter engagementSusana MendozaElizabeth HernandezLisa HernandezWalter Burnett Jr.Joe BidenKamala HarrisMigrant IssuesReproductive Rightspolitical speechcampaign plan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442705/dnc-delegates-discuss-how-to-attract-undecided-voters-ahead-of-election https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442705_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442705_video_v3.mp4 DNC delegates discuss how to attract undecided voters ahead of election Greg Bishop reviews some of the conversations around how Democrats and Republicans are working to attract undecided voters to their side ahead of the November election. 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 921 Undecided Voters2024 ElectionDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyNational PoliticsIllinois PoliticsChicago Politicspolitical opinionpolitical viewsIllinois Attorney GeneralKamala HarrisDonald TrumpThe Center Squaredaily newsweekday morning https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442706/michigan-line-5-case-to-remain-in-state-court-a-setback-for-enbridge-energy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442706_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442706_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Line 5 Case to Remain in State Court, a Setback for Enbridge Energy The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals denied Enbridge Energy’s request for the Line 5 lawsuit Nessel v. Enbridge to receive a rehearing in federal court, returning the case to state court. The court Enbridge had missed the 30-day deadline after Nessel filed the lawsuit in June 2019 to appeal moving the case to federal court, and that it relied on improper arguments when doing so. The Canadian company had proposed boring a tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac to house the pipeline more than five years ago. Nessel’s case seeks to void a 1953 exception to environmental rules which allowed that section of the pipeline to operate, arguing the environmental risks posed by the pipeline are too great. 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 156 Enbridge EnergyLine 5MichiganSixth Circuit CourtDana NesselStraits of Mackinac https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442707/union-leaders-discuss-politics-economy-education-at-day-3-of-dnc-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442707_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442707_video_v3.mp4 Union leaders discuss politics, economy, education at Day 3 of DNC in Chicago Greg Bishop reviews some of the themes discussed at Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago with the Illinois delegations. 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1007 Democratic National ConventionLabor LeadersPoliticsEconomyEducationIllinoisChicagoUnion MembershipLabor MarketGross Domestic ProductJoe BidenSchool VouchersReproductive rightsVoter registrationPolitical Sentiment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442708/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-august-22-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442708_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442708_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday, August 22, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1927 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442709/il-speaker-equates-scholarship-program-to-vouchers-and-against-democrat-platform https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442709_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442709_video_v3.mp4 IL Speaker equates scholarship program to vouchers and against Democrat platform Separately, Sean Dwyer, a Republican running for the statehouse, Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, D-Hillside, and Leslie Collazo, a Republican running for the Illinois statehouse, discuss the expired Invest in Kids school choice scholarship program. 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 113 Sean DwyerEmanuel WelchLeslie CollazoInvest in Kidsschool choicescholarship programseducation reformIllinoisChicago public schoolsgraduation ratesreading proficiencymath proficiency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442710/washington-democrat-pitch-to-undecided-voters-project-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442710_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442710_video_v3.mp4 Washington Democrat: Pitch to Undecided Voters? 'Project 2025' From the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, The Center Square's Greg Bishop talks with Andrew Ashiofu, Washington Democratic Delegate, on undecided voters 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Andrew AshiofuDemocratic National Conventionundecided votersProject 2025political strategyempathyWashington Democratvotingelections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442711/arizona-democrat-trump-goes-and-talks-about-how-kamala-is-crazy-her-laugh-is-too-this https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442711_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442711_video_v3.mp4 Arizona Democrat: 'Trump Goes and Talks About How Kamala Is Crazy, Her Laugh Is Too This' From the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, The Center Square's Greg Bishop talks with Arizona state delegate Daniel Hernandez Jr. about Trump attacks against Harris in the 2024 campaign. 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Daniel Hernandez Jr.Donald TrumpKamala Harris2024 campaignArizonaDemocratic National Conventioneconomypersonal attacksgrocery costsgas priceschild tax credit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442712/democrat-delegate-claims-harris-has-more-excitement-than-obama https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442712_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442712_video_v3.mp4 Democrat Delegate Claims Harris Has ‘More Excitement Than Obama' From the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, The Center Square's Greg Bishop talks with Arizona state delegate Daniel Hernandez Jr. on the excitement surrounding the DNC: 'More excitement than Obama'. 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Kamala HarrisDemocratic National ConventionDaniel Hernandez JrArizona PoliticsPolitical excitementBarack Obama https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442713/arizona-democrat-how-democrats-win-in-arizona https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442713_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442713_video_v3.mp4 Arizona Democrat: How Democrats 'Win' in Arizona From the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, The Center Square's Greg Bishop talks with Arizona state delegate Daniel Hernandez Jr. on the how Democrats 'win in Arizona'. 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 ArizonaDemocratsDaniel Hernandez Jr.Democratic National ConventionArizona electionsWinning strategyPolitical solutionsPolitical attacksMAGADonald TrumpKyrsten SinemaIndependent senator https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442714/illinois-house-speaker-illinois-looks-like-america https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442714_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442714_video_v3.mp4 Illinois House Speaker: Illinois 'Looks Like America' From the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, The Center Square's Greg Bishop talks with Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch on the state of Illinois and how the state of Illinois 'looks like America'. 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Chris WelchIllinoisDemocratic National ConventionDNC 2024ChicagoIllinois LegislatureDiversityNational PartyPolitical IssuesVotingIllinois Policies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442715/illinois-house-speaker-on-inflation-and-economic-concerns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442715_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442715_video_v3.mp4 Illinois House Speaker on Inflation & Economic Concerns From the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, The Center Square's Greg Bishop talks with Illinois House Speaker on inflation and economic concerns. 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 Illinois House SpeakerGreg Bishopinflationeconomic concernsDemocratic National ConventionJoe BidenKamala HarrisRenew AmericaDonald TrumpCOVID-19 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442716/washington-democratic-delegate-discusses-biden-dropping-out-and-undecided-voters https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442716_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442716_video_v3.mp4 Washington Democratic Delegate Discusses Biden Dropping Out & Undecided Voters From the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, The Center Square's Greg Bishop talks with Andrew Ashiofu, Washington Democratic Delegate, on the excitement surrounding the DNC, Biden, & Project 2025. 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 320 Greg BishopAndrew AshiofuWashington StateDemocratic National ConventionKamala HarrisProject 2025ChicagounityinterviewBidenUndecided VotersDNC https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442717/arizona-state-delegate-daniel-hernandez-jr-discusses-the-border-and-gun-violence https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442717_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442717_video_v3.mp4 Arizona State Delegate Daniel Hernández Jr. Discusses the Border & Gun Violence From the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, The Center Square's Greg Bishop talks with Arizona state delegate Daniel Hernandez Jr. on the excitement surrounding the DNC, the southern border, and gun violence. 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 363 Daniel Hernandez Jr.Arizonagun violenceDemocratic National ConventionGreg BishopThe Center SquareJoe BidenKamala HarrisDemocratsborder securityelection strategycampaigningDaniel HernandezMAGAbipartisan support https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442718/illinois-house-speaker-chris-welch-discusses-governor-pritzkers-influence-in-national-politics https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442718_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442718_video_v3.mp4 Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch Discusses Governor Pritzker's Influence in National Politics From the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, The Center Square's Greg Bishop talks with Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch on Governor Pritzker's influence and the state's role in national politics. 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 374 Chris WelchIllinois House SpeakerJB PritzkerDemocratic PartyDemocratic National ConventionIllinoisNational PoliticsChicagoBarack ObamaKamala HarrisAmerican StoryHouse SpeakerDemocraticNational ConventionEmanuel Chris Welch https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442719/illinois-attorney-general-the-republican-party-has-been-hijacked-by-donald-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442719_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442719_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Attorney General: The Republican party has been "hijacked" by Donald Trump Illinois Attorney General: The Republican party has been "hijacked" by Donald Trump 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Donald TrumpRepublican PartyIllinois Attorney GeneralKamala Harris https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442720/senator-warnock-a-vote-is-a-kind-of-prayer https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442720_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442720_video_v3.mp4 Senator Warnock: ‘A Vote Is a Kind of Prayer’ At the Illinois Democratic Party DNC Breakfast on August 21, 2024, Senator Warnock (GA): ‘A Vote Is a Kind of Prayer’ 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 Raphael WarnockSenator WarnockIllinoisDemocratic PartyDNCvotingpolitical speechpolitical eventelection seasonvoter registration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442721/aarp-older-adults-will-decide-this-election https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442721_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442721_video_v3.mp4 AARP: ‘Older Adults Will Decide This Election’ At the Illinois Democratic Party DNC Breakfast on August 21, 2024, Philippe Largent, State Director of AARP Illinois: "Older adults will decide this election." 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 AARPPhilippe LargentIllinoisOlder AdultsWomen Voters2024 ElectionsElectionChicagoVotersPolitical LandscapeIllinois Democratic PartyVoting2024 March Primary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442722/illinois-democrat-everyone-should-have-the-chance-to-join-a-union https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442722_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442722_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Democrat: 'Everyone Should Have the Chance to Join a Union' Illinois State and Federal Democratic Officials take part in the Democratic Party of Illinois DNC Breakfast on Wednesday Morning (8/21/24). John Daniel, State Central Committeeman for Illinois' 16th District: "I believe that everyone should have the chance to join a union." 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 John DanielIllinois DemocratDemocratic PartyLabor UnionsUnion membershipWorkers' rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442723/union-leader-supporting-democrats-because-members-want-jobs-and-economic-opportunities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442723_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442723_video_v3.mp4 Union Leader: Supporting Democrats Because Members Want ‘Jobs & Economic Opportunities' At the Illinois Democratic Party DNC Breakfast on August 21, 2024, Eric Dean, President of the Iron Workers International Union: "Jobs and economic opportunity were the number one issues for my members." 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 Eric DeanIron WorkersUnionJobsEconomic OpportunityIllinoisDemocratic PartyJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442724/union-leader-unions-want-to-build-stadiums https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442724_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442724_video_v3.mp4 Union Leader: 'Unions Want to Build' Stadiums At the Illinois Democratic Party DNC Breakfast on August 21, 2024, Tim Drea, President of the Illinois AFL-CIO: "Unions want to build." 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 153 UnionsTim DreaIllinois AFL-CIOChicago Red StarsStadiumSportsBuilding ProjectsWomens SportsIllinois PoliticsJob Creation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442725/full-video-illinois-democratic-party-dnc-breakfast-or-august-21-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442725_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442725_video_v3.mp4 Full Video: Illinois Democratic Party DNC Breakfast | August 21, 2024 Illinois State and Federal Democratic Officials take part in the Democratic Party of Illinois DNC Breakfast on Wednesday Morning (8/21/24). Speakers include: Bob Reiter, President of the Chicago Federation of Labor Mayor Brandon Johnson, Mayor of Chicago Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Kwame Raoul, Illinois Attorney General Tim Drea, President of the Illinois AFL-CIO Senator Raphael Warnock, U.S. Senator for Georgia Eric Dean, President of the Iron Workers International Union Chynna Hampton, Equity Director for Climate Jobs Illinois John Daniel, State Central Committeeman for Illinois' 16th District Philippe Largent, State Director of AARP Illinois Congressman Danny Davis, U.S. Representative for Illinois' 7th Congressional District 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 6295 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442726/illinois-democrats-call-trump-racist-republican-says-thats-not-true https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442726_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442726_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Democrats call Trump racist; Republican says that's not true Separately, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Frederick Walls, a Black Republican running for a statehouse seat in Chicago, talk about whether Donald Trump is racist. 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 144 IllinoisDonald TrumpRepublican PartyKwame RaoulFrederick WallsRacismIllinois Attorney GeneralPolitical debateRepublicanDemocratKamala Harris https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442727/full-video-pete-buttigieg-at-the-illinois-democratic-party-dnc-breakfast-or-august-21-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442727_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442727_video_v3.mp4 Full Video: Pete Buttigieg at the Illinois Democratic Party DNC Breakfast | August 21, 2024 Full Video: Pete Buttigieg at the Illinois Democratic Party DNC Breakfast | August 21, 2024 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 689 Pete ButtigiegIllinois DemocratsDonald TrumpProject 2025Joe Bidenvoting rightsdemocracypolitical speechpoliticspolitical campaignsrightsfreedomsChicagoSouth BendDick Durbin https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442728/democrat-labor-leader-we-fight-for-wages-that-meet-inflationary-rising-costs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442728_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442728_video_v3.mp4 Democrat Labor Leader: We Fight for Wages That Meet Inflationary Rising Costs At the Illinois Democratic Party DNC Breakfast on August 21, 2024, Bob Reiter (Chicago Federation of Labor): "We fight for wages that meet the rising costs the inflationary costs of goods and services." 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 134 Democratic PartyLabor UnionIllinoisWagesInflationBob ReiterChicago Federation of LaborDNCEconomic PolicyAuto Workers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442729/full-video-senator-warnock-at-the-illinois-democratic-party-dnc-breakfast-or-august-21-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442729_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442729_video_v3.mp4 Full Video: Senator Warnock at the Illinois Democratic Party DNC Breakfast | August 21, 2024 Full Video: Senator Warnock at the Illinois Democratic Party DNC Breakfast | August 21, 2024 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 848 Raphael WarnockJoe BidenIllinoisGeorgia2020 electionUS SenateKamala HarrisInflation Reduction Actvoting rightselectionscivil rightsprescription drugsaffordable housingCOVID-19veterans benefits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442730/illinois-democratic-party-dnc-press-gaggle-or-august-21-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442730_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442730_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Democratic Party DNC Press Gaggle | August 21, 2024 Illinois Democratic Party DNC press gaggle from the morning of August 21st, 2024. Features: Kwame Raoul (Illinois AG), Bob Reiter (Chicago Federation of Labor), Eric Dean (Iron Workers International Union). 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 708 Kwame RaoulBob ReiterEric Deanlabor unionChicago BearsWhite SoxChicago Red Starssports venuesinvestmentpension reformeconomic securityJoe Bidencollective bargainingbuilding tradecapital projects https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442731/why-do-price-controls-lead-to-shortages https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442731_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442731_video_v3.mp4 Why Do Price Controls Lead to Shortages? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss price controls on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 765 price controlsshortagesinflationsupply and demandeconomic newseconomic analysisOrphe DivounguyChris Krugeconomic policyCOVID responsejob lossprice increasestaxesgoodsservices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442732/pritzker-delivers-primetime-speech-at-democratic-national-convention https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442732_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442732_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker delivers primetime speech at Democratic National Convention Greg Bishop reviews some of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's primetime speech at Tuesday's Democratic National Convention. 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 811 JB PritzkerIllinoisKamala HarrisJoe BidenGreg BishopIllinois governorIllinois politicsDemocratic National ConventionDemocratsRepublican PartyVice presidentBernie SandersTim Walzschool choiceDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442733/illinois-democrats-continue-rallying-as-republicans-counter https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442733_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442733_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Democrats continue rallying as Republicans counter Greg Bishop reviews some of the questions and answers from Illinois Democrats during Tuesday's breakfast in Chicago as part of the Democratic National Convention. He also shares comments from Republican state representative candidates Leslie Collazo and Fredrick Walls. 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 793 IllinoisIllinois DemocratsRepublicansDemocratic National ConventionGreg BishopReproductive RightsAbortionsDonald TrumpFrederick WallsElectionsJB PritzkerJuliana StrattonPolitical PartiesVoting PopulationTax Breaks https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442734/heres-how-oklahoma-republicans-will-investigate-walters-state-dept-of-ed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442734_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442734_video_v3.mp4 Here’s How Oklahoma Republicans Will Investigate Walters, State Dept of Ed After recent escalations, Republican lawmakers in Oklahoma will use a state financial agency to investigate Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters and the state’s Department of Education. State Rep. Kevin Wallace said he would ask the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT) to look into Walters and the Department of Education after lawmakers signed a petition calling for a committee in the House to look at six recent issues earlier this week. Walters told a local TV station that those calling for an investigation are “liberal Republicans” who are “flat-out wrong” and are a “lackey of the teachers union.” 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 598 OklahomaRepublican LawmakersState Department of EducationRyan WaltersOklahoma RepublicansLegislative OfficeFiscal TransparencyEducation InvestigationLOFTBetMGM SportsbookCheniere Energy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442735/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-august-21-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442735_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442735_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday August 21, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1599 IllinoisGreg BishopJB PritzkerDonald TrumpDemocratic National ConventionIllinois politicspolitical analysiselectionKamala HarrisRepublican PartyCOVID-19school choicebusiness migrationNovember electionIllinois Governor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442736/pro-palestinian-protesters-rally-outside-the-dnc-senator-duckworth-responds https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442736_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442736_video_v3.mp4 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Rally Outside the DNC, Senator Duckworth Responds Pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Chicago near the Democratic National Convention, calling for an end to U.S. aid to Israel. Police officers were deployed throughout downtown Chicago in response to the protests. U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth, who was attending the DNC, addressed the issue during a press event. 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Pro-PalestinianProtestDemocratic National ConventionChicagoU.S. Aid to IsraelPoliceTammy DuckworthGazaHumanitarian CrisisCeasefireIsraelHamas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442737/pritzker-criticizes-trump-on-national-stage https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442737_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442737_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker criticizes Trump on national stage Separately Tuesday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker at the Democratic National Convention and state Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, on Pritzker's future. 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 105 JB PritzkerDonald TrumpDemocratic PartyMaurice WestDemocratic National ConventionIllinoisElectionGovernmentPoliticsKamala Harris https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442738/washington-democratic-delegate-excitement-after-biden-stepped-aside https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442738_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442738_video_v3.mp4 Washington Democratic Delegate: ‘Excitement’ After Biden Stepped Aside From the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, The Center Square's Greg Bishop talks with Washington delegate Jasmine Ines. She describes the 'excitement' post-Biden dropping out of the race. 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 165 Democratic National ConventionJoe BidenWashington StateJasmine InesPresidential NominationDemocratic PartyPolitical DelegatePolitical excitement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442739/washington-democratic-delegate-i-love-kamala-harris https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442739_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442739_video_v3.mp4 Washington Democratic Delegate: I Love Kamala Harris From the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, The Center Square's Greg Bishop talks with Washington delegate Jasmine Ines. She describes the 'excitement' about supporting Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024. 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 70 Kamala HarrisJasmine InesDemocratic National ConventionPolitical delegateWashington2024 electionVice PresidentNomination process https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442740/illinois-rep-maurice-west-on-biden-dropping-out-of-race https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442740_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442740_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Rep. Maurice West on Biden Dropping Out of Race From the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, The Center Square's Greg Bishop talks with Illinois delegate Rep. Maurice West about President Biden dropping out of the 2024 race. 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 Maurice WestJoe BidenKamala HarrisDemocratic PartyDNC 2024Illinois politicsPresidential electionPolitical conventionDropping outRunning for reelection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442741/illinois-rep-maurice-west-on-pritzker-being-passed-over-for-vp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442741_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442741_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Rep. Maurice West on Pritzker Being Passed Over for VP From the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, The Center Square's Greg Bishop talks with Illinois delegate Rep. Maurice West about the Governor J.B. Pritzker: 'I'm glad he is still our Governor' after being passed over for Harris' VP selection. 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 114 Maurice WestJ.B. PritzkerKamala HarrisDemocratic National ConventionVice PresidentTim WalzDemocratic PartyIllinoisPoliticsGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442742/washington-democratic-delegate-describes-post-biden-excitement-policies-in-2024-election https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442742_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442742_video_v3.mp4 Washington Democratic Delegate Describes Post-Biden 'Excitement', Policies in 2024 Election From the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, The Center Square's Greg Bishop talks with Washington delegate Jasmine Ines. She describes the 'excitement' when Biden dropped out of the race and the main issues that will appeal to Democrats and Independents in 2024. 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 408 Jasmine InesWashington StateDNC 2024ChicagodelegateDemocratic Partypolitical conventionpolitical learningmeeting delegatesKamala Harrisstudent loan forgivenessBIPOC womenpolitical representationnominating process https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442743/illinois-delegate-rep-maurice-west-discusses-biden-dropping-out-and-rise-of-harris-as-nominee https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442743_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442743_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Delegate Rep. Maurice West Discusses Biden Dropping Out & Rise of Harris as Nominee From the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, The Center Square's Greg Bishop talks with Illinois delegate Rep. Maurice West about the aftermath of the President Biden dropping out of the race and how the party reacted to the rise of Vice President Kamala Harris as the democratic nominee. 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 384 Democratic National ConventionKamala HarrisMaurice WestGreg Bishoppolitical sceneIllinois politicsGovernor PritzkerIllinoisDemocratic PartyUS Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442744/robert-f-kennedy-jr-supporters-at-the-dnc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442744_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442744_video_v3.mp4 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Supporters at the DNC Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Supporters at the DNC. 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 18 Robert F. Kennedy Jr.DNCDemocratic National Convention2024 electionpolitical rally https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442745/illinois-senate-president-democrats-dont-win-without-organized-labor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442745_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442745_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Senate President: 'Democrats Don’t Win Without Organized Labor' Illinois Democratic Party DNC press gaggle from the morning of August 20th, 2024. Illinois Senate President Don Harmon: "You can't be pro-Elon Musk and pro-worker." 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 168 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442746/acting-us-secretary-of-labor-are-we-ready-to-have-the-first-black-asian-woman-president https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442746_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442746_video_v3.mp4 Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor: 'Are We Ready to Have the First Black Asian Woman President?' Illinois Democratic Party DNC press gaggle from the morning of August 20th, 2024. Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su: "Are We Ready to Have the First Black Asian Woman President?" 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Julie SuActing Secretary of LaborDemocratic PartyDNCBlack Asian WomanPresident https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442747/acting-us-secretary-of-labor-you-cant-be-pro-elon-musk-and-pro-worker https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442747_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442747_video_v3.mp4 Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor: 'You Can’t Be Pro-Elon Musk and Pro-worker' Illinois Democratic Party DNC press gaggle from the morning of August 20th, 2024. Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su: "You can't be pro-Elon Musk and pro-worker." 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Julie Sulabor secretarypro-workerworker rightselon muskanti-immigrantanti-lgbtqcivil rightsvoting rightssexual harassment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442748/full-video-illinois-democratic-party-dnc-breakfast-or-august-20-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442748_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442748_video_v3.mp4 Full Video: Illinois Democratic Party DNC Breakfast | August 20, 2024 Illinois State and Federal Democratic Officials take part in the Democratic Party of Illinois DNC Breakfast on Tuesday Morning (8/20/24). Speakers include: Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona, Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, & Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su. 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 4399 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442749/illinois-democrat-illinois-the-model-for-the-nation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442749_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442749_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Democrat: Illinois the 'Model' for the Nation Illinois Democratic Party DNC press gaggle from the morning of August 20th, 2024. Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, Lieutenant Governor of Illinois: Illinois "can really be a model for what we want to see happen in the nation" 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Juliana StrattonJ.B. PritzkerIllinoisIllinois governmentnational stageDemocratic Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442750/illinois-democrat-focus-on-reproductive-rights-is-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442750_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442750_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Democrat: "Focus on Reproductive Rights Is the Economy" Illinois Democratic Party DNC press gaggle from the morning of August 20th, 2024. Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, Lieutenant Governor of Illinois: "focus on reproductive rights is the economy" 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Juliana StrattonLieutenant Governor of IllinoisReproductive RightsIllinoisEconomyWomen's RightsDemocratic Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442751/illinois-democrats-stand-by-last-minute-change-of-presidential-candidate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442751_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442751_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Democrats stand by last-minute change of presidential candidate Monday, President Joe Biden addresses delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Tuesday, after the Illinois delegation's breakfast, Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, and Lieutenant Gov. Juliana Stratton address why Biden isn't the nominee and where the economy is amid top issues. 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 80 IllinoisDemocratic partyJoe BidenKamala HarrisDon HarmonJuliana Strattonvotingeconomicseconomic policyelectionfreedomdemocracyTim Walz https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442752/illinois-democratic-party-dnc-press-gaggle-or-august-20-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442752_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442752_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Democratic Party DNC Press Gaggle | August 20, 2024 Illinois Democratic Party DNC press gaggle from the morning of August 20th, 2024. Features: Don Harmon, President of the Illinois Senate, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, Megan Jeyifo, Executive Director of the Chicago Abortion Fund 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 683 IllinoisKamala HarrisJuliana StrattonMegan JeyifoChicago Abortion Fundreproductive rightsreproductive freedomDon HarmonIllinois politicselectionBarack ObamaDonald Trumpdemocratswomenpolitical gathering https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442753/illinois-democrats-address-politics-policy-protests-during-day-1-breakfast-ahead-of-dnc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442753_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442753_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Democrats address politics, policy, protests during Day 1 breakfast ahead of DNC From Chicago, Greg Bishop reviews some of the issues Illinois Democrats addressed at their Monday morning breakfast ahead of Day 1 of the DNC. 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 970 Illinois DemocratsJB PritzkerTammy DuckworthJoe BidenDemocratic National ConventionIllinois politicsDemocratic PartyChicago protestsGaza conflictLGBTQClimate ChangeEducationLabor RightsReproductive RightsGun Legislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442754/clinton-harris-biden-address-democrats-at-day-1-of-dnc-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442754_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442754_video_v3.mp4 Clinton, Harris, Biden address Democrats at Day 1 of DNC in Chicago Greg Bishop reviews some of the highlights from speeches at Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, featuring Vice President Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton and President Joe Biden. 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 567 Democratic ConventionKamala HarrisHillary ClintonJoe BidenDemocratic National ConventionIllinois PoliticsDonald TrumpRepublican PartyBorder ControlEconomic PolicyImmigration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442755/retail-sales-beat-expectations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442755_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442755_video_v3.mp4 Retail Sales Beat Expectations? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss CPI, retail sales, and housing starts and what those data points mean for the direction of the economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 699 retail saleseconomic growthinflation rateshousing startsconsumer price indexUnited States Economyeconomic datahousing marketmortgage rateslabor markethome buyingconsumer priceshousehold budgetsOrphe DivounguyChris Krug https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442756/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-august-20th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442756_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442756_video_v3.mp4 Illinois in Focus Daily | August 20th, 2024 Illinois in Focus Daily | August 20th, 2024 - Review of Day 1 of DNC in Chicago. Illinois Democrats: Biden Like FDR and Carter. Clinton, Harris, and Biden speak on night 1. 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1537 Democratic National ConventionJoe BidenKamala HarrisHillary ClintonIllinois DemocratsIllinoisJB PritzkerTammy DuckworthPolitical SpeechesClimate ChangeReproductive RightsDonald TrumpGaza ConflictIsraelFree Palestine https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442757/over-3-million-students-are-homeschooled-here-are-some-of-the-reasons-parents-cite https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442757_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442757_video_v3.mp4 Over 3 Million Students Are Homeschooled, Here Are Some of the Reasons Parents Cite As millions of students across the country prepare to go back to traditional public school, some estimates are that over three million K-12 students will soon begin their semesters at home for various reasons. Brian D. Ray, president of the National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI) — a non-profit group that collects data regarding homeschooling — shared with Chalkboard News that his “best estimate” is that there are “slightly more” kids learning at home in 2022-2023 than 2021-2022. He caveated that while his estimates for 2022-23 were not yet finalized, the initial estimates for the total number of homeschooled K-12 students “might have barely moved up to 3.2 million.” 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 685 homeschoolingeducational trendshomeschool statisticsCovid-19 pandemicAfrican Americanblack studentstest scoresschool lockdownsNational Center for Education StatisticsChalkboard NewsBrendan ClearyEleana Kourtolisdata securitycredit cardsDurbin Marshall Credit Card Bill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442758/senator-tammy-duckworth-compares-biden-to-george-washington https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442758_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442758_video_v3.mp4 Senator Tammy Duckworth Compares Biden to George Washington Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Illinois (D-IL) addressed the press at the DNC Monday morning and compared Joe Biden to George Washington. 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Tammy DuckworthJoe BidenGeorge WashingtonPolitical ComparisonDemocratic PartyAntiquities ActNational MonumentSpringfield Illinois1908 Race Riots https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442759/illinois-house-speaker-compares-biden-to-fdr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442759_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442759_video_v3.mp4 Illinois House Speaker Compares Biden to FDR Emanuel “Chris” Welch, Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, Addressed the Press at the DNC Monday Morning: "We've seen so many great things happen under President Biden. Things that we haven't seen since FDR." 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 292 Chris WelchIllinois HouseJoe BidenDemocratic PartyDemocratic National CommitteeInfrastructure ActCovid-19 PandemicIllinois GovernorJob GrowthUnemploymentWashington DC https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442760/critics-wheres-debt-plan-as-deficit-hits-dollar15-trillion-debt-tops-dollar35-trillion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442760_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442760_video_v3.mp4 Critics: Where’s Debt Plan as Deficit Hits $1.5 Trillion, Debt Tops $35 Trillion? The federal deficit so far this fiscal year has already hit $1.5 trillion, the U.S. Treasury Department reported in its monthly fiscal update. The federal data comes just days after the national debt surpassed $35 trillion, an unprecedented figure that worries economists and budget analysts. For now, though, neither Republicans nor Democrats have prioritized getting the deficit under control or showed unity in putting a plan forward to do so. 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 500 National Debtdeficit spendingCasey HarperInflation RateJoe BidenKamala HarrisFranklin News Foundationbudget deficitcutting spendingraising taxesPresident Joe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442761/senator-tammy-duckworth-we-need-to-support-israel https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442761_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442761_video_v3.mp4 Senator Tammy Duckworth: ‘We Need to Support Israel' Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Illinois (D-IL) Addressed the Press at the DNC Monday Morning: "We need to continue to support our ally Israel." 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 189 Tammy DuckworthIsraelGazaDemocratic PartyForeign PolicyHumanitarian AidCeasefirePolitical SpeechIllinoisUS SenateJoe BidenTim WalzKamala HarrisSherrod BrownTammy Baldwin https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442762/just-how-many-fed-rate-cuts-are-too-many https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442762_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442762_video_v3.mp4 Just How Many Fed Rate Cuts Are Too Many? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 795 Federal ReserveFed Funds Raterate cutseconomic indicatorseconomic activityeconomic slowdownmonetary policyinterest ratesconsumer spendinghousing marketexisting home salesnew home salesDr. Orphe DivounguyChris Krugjobs report https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442763/illinois-house-speaker-welch-joe-biden-a-great-president-who-renewed-america https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442763_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442763_video_v3.mp4 Illinois House Speaker Welch: Joe Biden a ‘Great President Who Renewed America' At the Illinois Democratic Party DNC Breakfast on August 19, 2024, Speaker of the Illinois House Welch: "Kamala Harris is here with our great president who renewed America." 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 188 IllinoisIllinois politicsIllinois HouseJoe BidenKamala HarrisDemocratic PartyDemocratic National Committeepolitical speechvoting rightsAbortion rightsLGBTQ plus rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442764/sen-cory-booker-duckworth-and-durbin-the-best-senators-in-washington https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442764_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442764_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Cory Booker: Duckworth & Durbin the ‘Best Senators in Washington' At the Illinois Democratic Party DNC Breakfast on August 19, 2024, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker: Illinoisans 'in Duckworth and Durbin have the best senators in Washington' 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 229 Cory BookerTammy DuckworthDick DurbinIllinoisIllinois Democratic PartyUnited States SenatePolitical SpeechDemocratic PartySenator https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442765/governor-jb-pritzker-in-78-days-we-will-defeat-donald-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442765_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442765_video_v3.mp4 Governor J.B. Pritzker: 'In 78 Days We Will Defeat Donald Trump' At the Illinois Democratic Party DNC Breakfast on August 19, 2024, Governor J.B. Pritzker: 'In 78 Days we will defeat Donald Trump' 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 248 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisUkraineLGBTQ rightsDonald TrumpDemocratic PartyKamala HarrisTim WalzReproductive RightsPublic Educationworking families https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442766/senator-tammy-duckworth-democrats-rebuilt-illinois-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442766_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442766_video_v3.mp4 Senator Tammy Duckworth: Democrats 'Rebuilt' Illinois Economy At the Illinois Democratic Party DNC Breakfast on August 19, 2024, Senator Tammy Duckworth: "Where else are you gonna go where you're gonna see a state that has rebuilt its economy by electing a Democratic governor." 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 195 Tammy DuckworthIllinoisDemocratic PartyIllinois economyDemocratic governorCredit upgradeBalanced budgetForeign direct investmentMidwest hydrogen hubGun legislationReproductive rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442767/senator-duckworth-compares-biden-to-jimmy-carter https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442767_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442767_video_v3.mp4 Senator Duckworth Compares Biden to Jimmy Carter Senator Tammy Duckworth shares her thoughts on President Joe Biden at the DNC: "He's going to be even more active post-presidency... So yes, we're going to celebrate his achievements, but I think for me, he's going to be, you know, like a Jimmy Carter." 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Tammy DuckworthJoe BidenJimmy CarterPolitical AnalysisPresidential Agenda https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442768/rep-eric-sorensen-illinois-is-perfect-place-to-host-dnc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442768_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442768_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Eric Sorensen: Illinois is 'Perfect Place' to Host DNC At the Illinois Democratic Party DNC Breakfast on August 19, 2024, Rep. Eric Sorensen: "Illinois is the perfect place to host this year's Democratic National Convention" 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 252 Eric SorensenIllinoisDemocratic National ConventionSkilled WorkersPolitical SpeechPolitical EventDNCDemocratsClimate ChangeAbortion RightsRockford PeachesCaterpillarBarack ObamaKamala HarrisGovenor Walls https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442769/full-video-illinois-democratic-party-dnc-breakfast-or-august-19-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442769_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442769_video_v3.mp4 Full Video: Illinois Democratic Party DNC Breakfast | August 19, 2024 Illinois State and Federal Democratic Officials take part in the Democratic Party of Illinois DNC Breakfast on Monday Morning (8/19/24). Speakers include: Governor J. B. Pritzker, Congressman Eric Sorensen, & Senator Tammy Duckworth, & Senator Cory Booker. 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 4882 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442770/illinois-state-and-federal-democratic-legislators-address-the-press-at-dnc-press-gaggle https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442770_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442770_video_v3.mp4 Illinois State and Federal Democratic Legislators Address the Press at DNC Press Gaggle Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Illinois (D-IL) and Emanuel “Chris” Welch, Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, Addressed the Press at the DNC Monday Morning. 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 725 Tammy DuckworthEmanuel WelchChris WelchIllinois2024 ElectionInfrastructure ActDemocratic Partystate legislatureJoe Bidenworking familiesjob growthIllinois HouseIllinois Senateprogressive policyKamala Harris https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442771/pennsylvania-no-14-in-regulatory-burden-nationwide https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442771_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442771_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania No. 14 in Regulatory Burden Nationwide Less burdensome regulation has led to economic growth in some states, but Pennsylvania trails far behind. As the commonwealth slips in population and job growth, one report argues that its red-tape-laden system will create more problems in the future. Nationally, Pennsylvania is the 14th-most regulated state, according to an analysis by the Mercatus Center of George Mason University. 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 376 Pennsylvaniaregulatory burdenMercatus Centerjob growthenvironmental protectionPatrick McLaughlinbipartisan positionunintended consequences https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442772/weekend-edition-or-illinois-democrats-share-excitement-challenges-ahead https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442772_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442772_video_v3.mp4 Weekend Edition | Illinois Democrats Share Excitement, Challenges Ahead Illinois Democrats rallying at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield are pushing for more power at the statehouse while making the case for a Kamala Harris presidency. Early voting for the Nov. 5 election begins Sept. 26. Ahead of that and next week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker told party officials during a breakfast program in Springfield Wednesday that Illinois Republicans have the wrong policies. “It’s embarrassing for them,” Pritzker said. “No wonder the Illinois GOP is a super minority party.” 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinois DemocratsJ.B. PritzkerKamala HarrisIllinois State FairDemocratic ConventionRepublican PartyIllinois StatehouseIllinois PoliticsPolitical AnalysisChris WelchDon HarmonDonald TrumpLegislature controlGreg BishopIllinois economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442773/new-legal-challenge-to-wisconsins-personalized-license-plate-restrictions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442773_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442773_video_v3.mp4 New Legal Challenge to Wisconsin’s Personalized License Plate Restrictions There is now a First Amendment challenge to Wisconsin’s personalized license plate restrictions. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty wants a judge to strike down the state law that allows the Department of Motor Vehicles to ban license plates that are deemed “objectionable.” The case stems from a Wisconsin man who wanted a license plate that read RD RRAGE. The DMV allowed him to get the plate in 2003 but later denied his request to renew it. 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 290 WisconsinFirst AmendmentLicense plateWisconsin Institute for Law and LibertyDepartment of Motor VehiclesFree SpeechMichael NicholsLucas VebberPersonalized license plates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442774/the-feds-say-23rds-of-california-roads-disappeared-since-2019-how-could-that-be https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442774_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442774_video_v3.mp4 The Feds Say 2/3rds of California Roads Disappeared Since 2019. How Could That Be? While fuming over the state of California roads a few weeks ago on a harrowing drive from Los Angeles to San Francisco — I swore to look into why they were so bad. What I found shocked me to my pot-hole-rattled bones – California’s measured road quality had increased 53% since 2015. That’s weird. What’s weirder is that federal statistics claim 65% of California’s roads have disappeared. This set off alarms in my head as I wondered if road “quality” was increasing because of a conscious decision to measure less “bad” roadway to make the state’s roads seem better than they are. While 65% of the state's roads disappeared on paper, they certainly hadn't in reality. 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 364 California roadsFederal highwayDavid MastioCalifornia in FocusKenneth SchrupHighway administrationCaliforniaRoad fundingGasoline taxesroad qualitystate taxes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442775/illinois-attorney-general-discusses-defending-gun-control-laws-in-face-of-recent-precedent https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442775_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442775_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Attorney General discusses defending gun control laws in face of recent precedent Greg Bishop shares some of his conversation last week with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul about his office's handling of gun control litigation, and looks at the latest filings in cases challenging Illinois' gun control laws. 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 605 Illinois in FocusKwame RaoulGun ControlSecond AmendmentPublic SafetyGun Control LawsIllinoisAttorney GeneralAR-15Myers v. KellyBrendan Kelly https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442776/ahead-of-dnc-in-chicago-democrats-and-republicans-preview-messaging https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442776_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442776_video_v3.mp4 Ahead of DNC in Chicago, Democrats and Republicans preview messaging Greg Bishop previews messaging from Illinois Democrats and Republicans ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week. The Center Square will be on the ground with reports all week long. 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 851 IllinoisJB PritzkerDemocratic PartyHealthcarePublic educationBook bansDemocratic National ConventionIllinois democratsSue RezinIllinois policyMedicaidschool choiceEconomic Impacttaxpayer dollarsnon-citizen migrants https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442777/smashing-pumpkins-joke-about-lil-wayne-butter-cow-at-illinois-state-fair https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442777_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442777_video_v3.mp4 Smashing Pumpkins joke about Lil Wayne, butter cow at Illinois State Fair Greg Bishop reviews some of the events from the 2024 Illinois State Fair in Springfield, including the Friday, Aug. 16, performance from the Smashing Pumpkins where band members joked about not beating Lil Wayne's attendance record the night before and looking for the butter cow. 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 382 Illinois State FairSmashing PumpkinsGreg BishopBilly CorganLil WayneThe Smashing PumpkinsIllinois in FocusGrandstand showDemocratic National Convention https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442778/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-august-19th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442778_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442778_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday August 19th, 2024 A pre-recorded edition of Illinois In Focus Daily Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1837 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442779/report-septa-feds-slack-on-dollar140m-chinese-contract-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442779_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442779_video_v3.mp4 Report: SEPTA, Feds Slack on $140M Chinese Contract in Pennsylvania A federal report warns that SEPTA’s contract with a state-owned Chinese company lacked proper oversight and may not have met federal guidelines for Buy America requirements. However, much of the problem came from vague guidance from the federal government itself. The contract, a $138-million deal with the China Railway Rolling Stock MA Corporation, or CRRC, would have delivered 45 passenger railcars to the Philadelphia region’s transit agency by 2025. 2024-08-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 325 SEPTAChinese contractBuy Americafederal fundingaudit reportPennsylvaniarail carsPhiladelphiaAnthony HennenKristin SmithLegislatorsRural legislators https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442780/128k-more-enrolled-in-wisconsin-medicaid-four-years-after-covid https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442780_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442780_video_v3.mp4 128K More Enrolled in Wisconsin Medicaid Four Years After COVID There are more than 100,000 more people enrolled in Medicaid in Wisconsin now than before COVID struck. Wisconsin Medicaid director Bill Hanna spoke at a Wisconsin Health News Newsmaker event Tuesday. He said while Wisconsin’s Medicaid enrollments are down from their peak, more people are receiving government health care now than before the pandemic. 2024-08-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 378 Wisconsin MedicaidMedicaidWisconsinCOVID Moneypublic benefitsgovernment benefitsTony EversGovernor EversDirect Care StaffFrontline WorkersWisconsin in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442781/newsom-blames-oil-companies-for-gas-prices-but-his-own-energy-czar-disagrees https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442781_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442781_video_v3.mp4 Newsom Blames Oil Companies for Gas Prices, but His Own Energy Czar Disagrees California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a video blaming oil companies’ “greed” and “price gouging” for the state’s gas prices, which, at an average of $4.60 per gallon, are $1.16 above the national average. Newsom’s own energy commissioner, however, disagrees, noting in May testimony that no “price gouging” has been found and that “increasing supply in the market” would best “protect consumers.” Total taxes and fees add up to approximately $1.62 to the cost of each gallon of gasoline sold in the state, or more than the difference between gas prices in California and the rest of the nation. Of that $1.62, only 18 cents is from federal taxes, meaning the rest is from California taxes and fees. 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 329 Californiagas pricesGavin Newsomoil companiesprice gougingCenter Squaretaxes and feesstate taxesFederal governmentEnergy Czar https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442782/previewing-the-upcoming-dnc-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442782_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442782_video_v3.mp4 Previewing the Upcoming DNC in Chicago A preview of the upcoming DNC in Chicago as Democrats prepare to formally nominate Vice President Kamala Harris. 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 583 DNCDemocratic National ConventionChicagoKamala HarrisDonald TrumpJoe BidenDemocratic conventioncampaign for presidentRepublican ConventionProtestsMuslim PopulationElon Musk https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442783/critics-wheres-debt-plan-as-deficit-hits-dollar15-trillion-debt-tops-dollar35-trillion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442783_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442783_video_v3.mp4 Critics: Where’s Debt Plan as Deficit Hits $1.5 Trillion, Debt Tops $35 Trillion? The DNC is coming up next week. California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a video blaming oil companies’ “greed” and “price gouging” for the state’s gas prices, which, at an average of $4.60 per gallon, are $1.16 above the national average. The federal deficit so far this fiscal year has already hit $1.5 trillion, the U.S. Treasury Department reported in its monthly fiscal update. The Cleveland Browns want a new $2.4 billion domed stadium using $1.2 billion in public funds in Brook Park, but Cuyahoga County leaders made it clear in a letter to Browns ownership and at a press conference that it wants a stadium renovation downtown instead. 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442784/illinois-republicans-address-upcoming-democratic-national-convention-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442784_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442784_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Republicans address upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago Separately discussing the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Wednesday in Springfield, and state Sens. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, and Don DeWitte, R-St. Charles, during a virtual news conference Friday. 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 204 IllinoisIllinois RepublicansDemocratic National ConventionJB Pritzkergovernment spendingSue RezinDon DeWittetax policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442785/democrats-deliver-message-expected-at-dnc-as-il-gop-says-reality-to-creep-back-in https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442785_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442785_video_v3.mp4 'Democrats deliver' message expected at DNC as IL GOP says reality to creep back in Separately, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Wednesday, at the Illinois State Fair and state Sens. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, and Terri Bryant, R-Murphysboro, discuss the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago during a news conference Friday. 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 240 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerDemocratic PartySue RezinTerri BryantDemocratic National ConventionWorkers rightsBook bansWomens rightsIllinois State Fair https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442786/outrage-continues-over-quiet-attempt-to-invalidate-wa-initiatives https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442786_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442786_video_v3.mp4 Outrage Continues Over Quiet Attempt to Invalidate WA Initiatives Supporters of several citizen initiatives, some already adopted into Washington law, and others to appear on the November ballot are not buying Attorney General Bob Ferguson's transparency claims following last week’s surprise ruling from the State Supreme Court. The ruling went in the favor of initiative supporters, but the surprising part came in the fact those supporters had no idea there was a legal challenge. Brian Heywood with Let’s Go Washington, the group behind the initiatives, and supporters held a protest rally Wednesday in front of the Seattle office of the attorney general, demanding to know why they were not notified of legal challenges that could have invalidated every single one of the initiatives. 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1593 Washington InitiativesCitizen-led InitiativesAttorney General Bob FergusonWashington Supreme CourtBob FergusonWashingtonAttorney GeneralprotestlegislationWashington stateLet’s Go WashingtoninitiativesState Supreme CourtSeattleCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442787/michigan-teacher-shortages-alleviated-not-student-performance-decline https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442787_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442787_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Teacher Shortages Alleviated, Not Student Performance Decline Michigan has made progress addressing teacher shortages in hard-to-fill subjects and specialties within the past five years, the State Board of Education announced. Since the 2017-18 school year, the number of certified teachers teaching math jumped 60%, 31% for science, and 53% for English as a Second Language and bilingual education. The number of early childhood education teachers increased by 171%. 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 154 MichiganTeacher ShortageEducation FundingState Board of EducationGretchen WhitmerStudent PerformanceEducationMichael F RiceMathReadingCOVID-19 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442788/illinois-ag-recognizes-challenges-in-defending-gun-control-laws https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442788_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442788_video_v3.mp4 Illinois' AG recognizes challenges in defending gun control laws Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul discusses his office's defense of gun control laws in Illinois and beyond and how recent U.S. Supreme Court precedent on the Second Amendment provides challenges for such laws. 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 149 Kwame RaoulIllinois Attorney Generalgun control lawsSecond Amendmentmass shootingsgun violencegun traffickingfelony convictionATFcrime gun tracing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442789/concerns-continue-over-hundreds-of-millions-in-tax-dollars-for-ccp-linked-company https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442789_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442789_video_v3.mp4 Concerns continue over hundreds of millions in tax dollars for CCP linked company Greg Bishop talks with former Illinois state Rep. Jeanne Ives about continued concerns of Illinois taxpayers subsidizing Gotion, a Chinese battery producer with links to the Chinese Communist Party. 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 735 Jeanne IvesGreg BishopChinese Communist PartyIllinois taxpayersState subsidiesEV industryJB PritzkerDarren LaHoodRaja KrishnamoorthiRiviantax incentivesIllinoisState PolicyLori Higgins https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442790/at-illinois-state-fair-republicans-blast-democratic-policies-they-say-hurt-taxpayers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442790_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442790_video_v3.mp4 At Illinois State Fair, Republicans blast Democratic policies they say hurt taxpayers Greg Bishop reviews comments from Illinois Republicans from the Illinois State Fair the day after Democrats held their rally. 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 868 Illinois State FairRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyIllinoisIllinois politicsTaxpayersParental rightsAbortion policyKathy SalviJohn CurranMatthew WhitakerTax increasesJoe BidenKamala HarrisPolitical Rally https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442791/report-traffic-stops-show-insignificant-racial-ethnic-disparities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442791_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442791_video_v3.mp4 Report: Traffic Stops Show Insignificant Racial, Ethnic Disparities A new report from the Pennsylvania State Police found no statistically significant racial or ethnic disparities during traffic stops in 2023. The data, analyzed by researchers from the University of Cincinnati, shows troopers pulled over white, Black and Hispanic drivers at the same rate. The odds of receiving a warning or citation or being arrested were “statistically insignificant,” said Dr. Robin Engel, professor of criminal justice at the University of Cincinnati. 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 278 Pennsylvania State PoliceTraffic StopsRacial DisparitiesEthnic DisparitiesUniversity of CincinnatiRobin EngelPennsylvaniaKristen Smith https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442792/call-for-hearings-in-wisconsin-following-ballot-confusion-in-douglas-county https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442792_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442792_video_v3.mp4 Call for Hearings in Wisconsin Following Ballot Confusion in Douglas County The outgoing state representative in the town of Summit is asking for legislative hearings into the mix up that had people there voting in the wrong statehouse race. Rep. Angie Sapik, R-Lake Nebagamon, on Wednesday called for an information hearing in front of the Assembly’s Committee on Campaigns and Elections because some voters were given ballots with the wrong Assembly district. Sapik said the recent redistricting caused “confusion,” and had the clerk send the wrong ballots to some voters in the Assembly’s 73rd and 74th districts. 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 416 Wisconsinballot confusionDouglas Countyelection integrityAngie SapticredistrictingWisconsin electionlegislative racesvoter turnoutWisconsin assemblyTony Eversswing stateconstitutional amendments https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442793/illinois-republicans-use-state-fair-rally-to-respond-to-democrats https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442793_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442793_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Republicans use state fair rally to respond to Democrats During Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair Thursday, Illinois GOP Chair Kathy Salvi, Illinois Senate Minority Leader John Curran, R-Downers Grove, and House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, deliver remarks. 2024-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 229 IllinoisRepublican PartyKathy SalviJohn CurranTony McCombieIllinois State FairDemocratic PartycrimeInflationproperty taxesmigration crisis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442794/illinois-democrats-rally-for-more-statehouse-power-harris-presidency https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442794_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442794_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Democrats rally for more statehouse power, Harris presidency Greg Bishop reviews some of the messaging from Illinois' top ranking Democrats during activities Wednesday around the Illinois State Fair. 2024-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 730 Illinois DemocratsJB PritzkerIllinois State FairKamala HarrisIllinois SenateIllinois Houseelectionvotingwomens rightsbook bansBarack ObamaIllinois GOPDonald TrumpRepublican partyJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442795/michigan-racial-health-equity-think-tank-taking-applications https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442795_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442795_video_v3.mp4 Michigan ‘Racial Health Equity Think Tank’ Taking Applications Michigan's health department is taking applicants for a new “Michigan Racial Health Equity Think Tank.” The forum group is one part of the fiscal year 2025 state budget’s $35 million in Racial Disparities Task Force recommendations. The MDHHS website describes MiRHETT as a part of the Social Determinants of Health program, first implemented in 2022. The forum series will gather statewide leaders to “address and improve disparity gaps for racial minorities.” They will discuss final reports from the Black Leadership Advisory Council, the Michigan Coronavirus Racial Disparities Task Force, the Michigan Poverty Tax Force and the Health Equity Plan. 2024-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 101 MichiganHealth DepartmentRacial Health Equity Think TankMichigan Department of Health and Human ServicesElizabeth Hertel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442796/pritzker-returns-loser-insult-to-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442796_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442796_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker returns 'loser' insult to Trump Greg Bishop reviews some of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's response to a series of questions at the Illinois State Fair Wednesday. 2024-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 428 JB PritzkerDonald TrumpIllinois State FairIllinois politicsGovernor PritzkerIllinoispolitical commentaryPresidential campaigneconomic ideasKamala HarrisElon MuskDemocratic National ConventionAmerica's Talking Network https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442797/california-could-see-class-action-lawsuit-over-policies-hiding-gender-changes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442797_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442797_video_v3.mp4 California Could See Class-Action Lawsuit Over Policies Hiding Gender Changes A district court in California ruled that teachers and parents in the state may try to create a statewide class action lawsuit against school districts with policies requiring them to conceal a student’s gender or name change from parents. The proposed class action lawsuit allowed to continue by Judge Roger T. Benitez stems out of litigation brought by two substitute teachers against Escondido Union School District, alleging the school and state-level leaders violated teachers’ rights by requiring them to withhold information from parents. 2024-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 463 class action lawsuitgender identityname changeparental rightstransgender studentsCalifornialawsuitstudent privacystudent rightsfirst amendment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442798/pritzker-says-trump-is-the-loser-after-former-presidents-remarks-on-x-with-musk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442798_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442798_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker says Trump is the loser after former president’s remarks on X with Musk Separately, former President Donald Trump on X Monday and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Wednesday in Springfield 2024-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpElon MuskIllinois GovernorRemarks on X https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442799/around-state-fair-illinois-democrats-share-excitement-challenges-ahead https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442799_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442799_video_v3.mp4 Around state fair, Illinois Democrats share excitement, challenges ahead Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, and Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, D-HIllside, during events with the Illinois Democratic County Chairs Association and at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. 2024-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 165 IllinoisDemocratJ.B. PritzkerJoe BidenKamala HarrisElectionPolitical rallyIllinois DemocratsDon HarmonChris WelchIllinois State Fair https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442800/the-economy-is-slowing-but-nowhere-near-crashing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442800_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442800_video_v3.mp4 The Economy Is Slowing but Nowhere Near Crashing Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss recession fears this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 766 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyrecessioneconomic newsconsumer spendinginflationFederal Reserveinterest ratesFed funds rateinflation rateeconomic expansioneconomic datarate cutUS economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442801/lawmaker-calls-on-michigan-government-to-stop-funding-china-based-ev-company https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442801_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442801_video_v3.mp4 Lawmaker Calls on Michigan Government to Stop Funding China-Based EV Company After recent filings revealed electric battery producer Gotion receives subsidies from the Chinese Communist Party, state Sen. Lana Theis called on Michigan government officials to cease subsidizing the company’s $2.4 billion dollar project in central Michigan. Gotion CEO Chuck Thelen had previously maintained the Chinese government was not involved in the American wing of the company. But in July, the company admitted in a Foreign Agents Registration Act filing to receiving funding subsidies from the CCP. 2024-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 113 Lana TheisGotionMichigan governmentElectric vehiclesChinese Communist PartyCCPFunding subsidiesTaxpayer moneyGretchen WhitmerJohn Moolenaar https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442802/can-parents-review-student-created-sex-ed-lessons-at-california-high-school https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442802_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442802_video_v3.mp4 Can Parents Review Student-Created Sex Ed Lessons at California High School? A California school district says parents have the right to review the sex education their students receive, but it is silent about whether that policy applies to one high school’s student-created materials that reportedly discuss polyamory and gender identity. At Berkeley High School, students do teach other students about sex, according to a description of the school’s Sexual Health Information from Teens (SHIFT) program. They are overseen by unlicensed “educators” who are paid by the federal agency AmeriCorps. 2024-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 500 Education in FocusEliana KnoellBrenda ClearySex EducationBerkeley High SchoolStudent HealthCalifornia Policyhealth educationpublic healthschool boardIllinoispublic records lawguest speakers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442803/illinois-has-the-second-highest-gas-tax-in-the-country https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442803_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442803_video_v3.mp4 Illinois has the second highest gas tax in the country Greg Bishop reviews a report from the Tax Foundation about Illinois' gas tax being the second highest in the country behind only California. 2024-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 393 Illinois gas taxTax FoundationGreg BishopState tax ratesgas taxesIllinoisstate financesproperty taxsales taxFuel Efficiency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442804/chicago-reporter-previews-conditions-ahead-of-next-weeks-dnc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442804_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442804_video_v3.mp4 Chicago reporter previews conditions ahead of next week's DNC Greg Bishop talks with independent Chicago reporter William Kelly about the on-the-ground conditions in The Windy City ahead of next week's Democratic National Convention. 2024-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 694 Democratic ConventionChicagoWilliam KellyprotestssecurityLaw enforcementmigrantsViolent CrimeMichigan Avenuepolitical appointeeKim FoxxRichard M. DaleyIllinois in FocusChicago Safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442805/amid-declining-enrollment-trends-and-low-proficiency-chicago-public-schools-discuss-finances https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442805_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442805_video_v3.mp4 Amid declining enrollment trends and low proficiency, Chicago Public Schools discuss finances Greg Bishop reviews some of the comments from Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates about the finances of the Chicago Public Schools and ongoing negotiations for a new teachers union contract. 2024-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 755 Chicago Public Schoolsteachers unionStacy Davis Gatesschool contractfederal fundingCOVID relief fundspopulation declineIllinois taxpayersteacher strikescovid reliefIllinoisChicago Teachers Uniontax filingGreg BishopIRS migration data https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442806/seattleites-split-on-proposed-bill-to-crack-down-on-commercial-prostitution https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442806_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442806_video_v3.mp4 Seattleites split on proposed bill to crack down on commercial prostitution Seattleites are split on a proposed bill that would seek to crack down on commercial prostitution that some say is fueling gun violence in parts of Seattle. 2024-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 267 seattleseattle city councilgun violencehuman traffickingprostitutionpublic safetyCathy MooreAurora AvenueSeattle Police Department https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442807/rhode-island-mom-sues-public-school-over-records-related-to-critical-race-theory https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442807_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442807_video_v3.mp4 Rhode Island Mom Sues Public School Over Records Related to Critical Race Theory A Rhode Island mother is suing her child’s former school district after the school initially denied her public records requests about her child’s curriculum and other school policies, and the local teachers union sued her to try to get her to stop. Nicole Solas, who had a kindergartener enrolled in the South Kingstown School District in 2021, wanted to know more about what was being taught at her child’s school and policies, but as she began asking questions, she was met with resistance. Soon, Solas began filing hundreds of public records requests requesting curriculum and emails from school leaders in an attempt to obtain answers. 2024-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 466 Rhode Islandlawsuitpublic schoolCritical Race Theorygender ideologypublic recordsNicole Solasfree speechgovernment transparencypublic records requestteacher's unionsBrendan Cleary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442808/how-much-should-elected-officials-influence-the-fed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442808_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442808_video_v3.mp4 How Much Should Elected Officials Influence the Fed? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the Fed and its relationship with the Presidency on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 741 Federal Reserveeconomic policyOrphe DivounguyChris Kruginterest ratesUS economyinflation ratesfiscal policyeconomic outcomestax policybudget settingFederal Reserve RateDonald TrumpNixonemployment rate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442809/trump-singles-out-pritzker-a-real-loser-in-x-conversation-with-musk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442809_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442809_video_v3.mp4 Trump singles out Pritzker a 'real loser' in X conversation with Musk Last month, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker provides his characterization of former President Donald Trump. Trump, on X with Elon Musk Monday evening, singled out Pritzker in some of his comments about poorly managed states. 2024-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 169 Donald TrumpElon MuskJ.B. PritzkerIllinoisGovernorsState GovernmentGovernment mismanagement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442810/judge-orders-illinois-stateville-prison-relocate-prisoners-boosting-pritzkers-demolition-plans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442810_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442810_video_v3.mp4 Judge orders Illinois' Stateville prison relocate prisoners, boosting Pritzkers demolition plans Greg Bishop reviews a recent court order from a federal judge requiring the state of Illinois to move prisoners out of the Stateville prison and reviews recent comments about the economic impacts of such a move. 2024-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 561 IllinoisStatevilleprison closuresGreg Bishopprisonprison closureprison populationState Senator Don DeWitteDon DeWitteLogan Correctional CenterStatesvilleCatrina Petersen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442811/trump-calls-pritzker-loser-in-x-conversation-with-musk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442811_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442811_video_v3.mp4 Trump calls Pritzker 'loser' in X conversation with Musk Greg Bishop reviews the moments former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk made on X about Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Monday night. 2024-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 823 Donald TrumpElon MuskJB PritzkerIllinoisstate governorsstate performancefederal governmentstate educationgovernment efficiencyJoe BidenPolitical violenceImmigration Reformexecutive ordersIllinois politicsU-Haul https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442812/house-judiciary-report-biden-harris-admin-releasing-known-suspected-terrorists-into-us https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442812_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442812_video_v3.mp4 House Judiciary Report: Biden-Harris Admin Releasing Known, Suspected Terrorists Into US Biden-Harris administration policies are resulting in Border Patrol agents releasing known or suspected terrorists (KSTs) into the U.S., a new congressional report states. “The open-borders policies of President Joe Biden and border czar Vice President Kamala Harris have allowed millions of illegal aliens to enter the United States, including terrorist organizations and other bad actors looking to harm Americans,” creating a national security threat, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee and its Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement said in a new interim report released Monday. 2024-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 736 Biden-Harris AdministrationTerroristsBorder CrisisHouse Judiciary ReportBorder PatrolIllegal ImmigrationJoe BidenKamala HarrisDepartment of Homeland SecurityAlejandro Mayorkasborder securityterrorism threatSouthern BorderNorthern BorderDHS Secretary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442813/illinois-elections-official-recognizes-loophole-in-ballot-drop-box-voting https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442813_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442813_video_v3.mp4 Illinois elections official recognizes loophole in ballot drop box voting Separately, Tazewell County, Illinois Clerk and Recorder John Ackerman, former President Donald Trump and Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, discuss election integrity. 2024-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 235 IllinoisElection IntegrityBallot BoxJohn AckermanDonald TrumpBrad HalbrookVotingElectionBallot Drop BoxVoter Fraud https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442814/wisconsin-voters-approve-of-evers-not-legislature https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442814_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442814_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Voters Approve of Evers, Not Legislature Voters in Wisconsin haven’t changed their minds in a while about their elected leaders in Madison. The latest Marquette Law School Poll shows the approval ratings for Gov. Tony Evers and the legislature are relatively unchanged. Pollsters say 51% of voters approve of Gov. Evers’ job performance, while 44% disapprove. Those numbers are largely the same as they were in the Marquette Polls from June, April, January and even November. 2024-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 565 WisconsinTony Eversstate legislatureMarquette Law SchoolWisconsin votersWisconsin politicsWisconsin legislatureWisconsin governmentdivided governmentgerrymanderingPork projectsbrewers deal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442815/increased-health-care-funding-for-pennsylvanians-sought-in-settlement-for-train-derailment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442815_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442815_video_v3.mp4 Increased Health Care Funding For Pennsylvanians Sought in Settlement for Train Derailment Sufficient aid, including health care funding, to Pennsylvanians is being asked of Norfolk Southern in a settlement request of the U.S. Department of Justice, says state Attorney General Michelle Henry. Along with Gov. Josh Shapiro, the Justice Department was given the response when it requested input on a proposed settlement with the train company related to the February 2023 derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. In a release, Henry said, "This catastrophic crash had wide-ranging impacts on many Pennsylvania residents and workers, and Norfolk Southern must remedy these impacts. As a result of this incident, many Pennsylvanians are in financial hardship and were physically harmed — the full extent of those negative health impacts still to be seen — and they deserve to be made whole, now and in the future." 2024-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 257 train derailmentEast Palestine OhioMichelle HenryJosh ShapiroUS Department of Justicehealth care fundingNorfolk Southerntoxic chemicalsPennsylvania https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442816/will-retail-sales-housing-starts-alleviate-growth-concerns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442816_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442816_video_v3.mp4 Will Retail Sales, Housing Starts Alleviate Growth Concerns? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 605 Retail SalesHousing StartsEconomic GrowthChris KrugOrphe DivounguyConsumer Price Indexjobless claimshousing marketconsumer spendingmortgage ratesunemployment ratesEveryday Economicspodcastinflation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442817/jewish-groups-and-il-congressman-question-kamala-harris-support-for-israel https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442817_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442817_video_v3.mp4 Jewish groups and IL congressman question Kamala Harris’ support for Israel Separately, Illinois U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, Stop Anti Semitism Executive Director Liora Rez and Gov. J.B. Pritzker discuss Vice President Kamala Harris' absence during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress last month. 2024-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 258 Kamala HarrisBenjamin NetanyahuDarin LaHoodIsraelUnited States CongressMiddle EastGazaHamas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442818/kamala-harris-appears-for-first-time-with-running-mate-walz-and-california-advances-book-bans-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442818_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442818_video_v3.mp4 Kamala Harris Appears for First Time With Running Mate Walz & California Advances Book Bans Ban Vice President Kamala Harris held a rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday night in her first official appearance with her new running mate, Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Budget burdens, pharmaceutical options and hyperbaric oxygen therapy are concerns North Carolina congressmen in the Senate and House of Representatives are raising with Veterans Affairs. Biden-Harris administration policies are resulting in Border Patrol agents releasing known or suspected terrorists (KSTs) into the U.S., a new congressional report states. And more... 2024-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442819/california-sends-military-prosecutors-to-alameda-county-as-violent-crime-doubles https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442819_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442819_video_v3.mp4 California Sends Military Prosecutors to Alameda County as Violent Crime Doubles California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he is deploying California National Guard lawyers to prosecute cases in Alameda County, where Oakland is. Newsom’s office also detailed Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price’s months of delays preventing CalGuard’s deployment, publicly highlighting the state of the district attorney’s office. Alameda County violent crime rose 188% in 2023 compared to 2022, 74% of which was in Oakland, where violent crime rose 237% over 2022. 2024-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 257 Gavin NewsomCaliforniaCalifornia National GuardAlameda Countyviolent crimeOaklandPamela PriceCalifornia Department of Justice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442820/weekend-edition-or-after-being-upheld-marylands-gun-ban-law-expected-before-scotus-before-others https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442820_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442820_video_v3.mp4 Weekend Edition | After Being Upheld, Maryland’s Gun Ban Law Expected Before SCOTUS Before Others A challenge against Maryland’s gun ban is likely to make it to the U.S. Supreme Court before gun ban challenges from other states. Tuesday, the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals upheld Maryland’s ban on semi-automatic firearms. “The assault weapons at issue fall outside the ambit of protection offered by the Second Amendment because, in essence, they are military-style weapons designed for sustained combat operations that are ill-suited and disproportionate to the need for self-defense,” the opinion stated. 2024-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Gun BanMarylandSecond AmendmentUS Supreme Courtlegal challengesgun controlgun lawsgun rightsFourth Circuitsemi-automatic firearmscourt of appealsIllinoisstate legislaturevoter referendumGovernor Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442821/pritzker-signs-270-bills-impacting-ai-digital-drivers-licenses-property-taxes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442821_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442821_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker signs 270 bills impacting AI, digital driver's licenses, property taxes Greg Bishop reviews some of the 270 laws Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced were enacted Friday. Read more and get the entire list here: 2024-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1669 JB PritzkerIllinois legislaturebill signingsproperty taxIllinois politicsfuel tax lawgas taxartificial intelligenceIllinois lawstate governmentMobile IDDigital IDIllinois lawstenant lawslicense plate theft https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442822/il-sheriff-to-retire-amid-pressure-from-pritzker-constituents-after-fatal-police-involved-shooting https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442822_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442822_video_v3.mp4 IL sheriff to retire amid pressure from Pritzker, constituents, after fatal police-involved shooting Greg Bishop reviews a statement from Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell announcing he will retire following pressure from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and others after last month's police involved shooting death of Sonya Massey in Springfield. 2024-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 733 JB PritzkerSangamon CountyJack CampbellSonia MasseysheriffretirementJ.B. PritzkerIllinoislaw enforcementMassie shootingpolice reformofficer misconductresignpolitical commentarySheriff Campbell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442823/california-advances-library-book-bans-ban-for-targeting-lgbtq-sexual-content https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442823_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442823_video_v3.mp4 California Advances Library Book Bans Ban for Targeting LGBTQ, Sexual Content The California legislature is advancing a bill that would ban library governing bodies from banning a book or requiring that a book be purchased. As noted by the state legislature’s analysis, most ban requests in California and nationwide target “books accessible to minors that include LGBTQ themes or sexual content.” The bill would also ban library governance bodies’ decisions on librarians’ programming decisions for events or displays. 2024-08-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 334 California legislaturebook banlibrary governingsexual contentLGBTQ themesbook bansCalifornia AssemblySenate Committeelibrarianslibrary books https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442824/pritzker-says-legislation-to-increase-the-threshold-on-estate-taxes-still-alive https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442824_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442824_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker says legislation to increase the threshold on estate taxes still alive From January 31, 2024, Brian Duncan, president of the Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about the impact of Illinois estate tax on family farms. Thursday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker was asked about pending bipartisan legislation to increase the threshold for when the estate tax kicks in. 2024-08-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 96 IllinoisFarm BureauBrian Duncanestate taxfamily farmsJ.B. Pritzkerlegislationtaxesgovernmentfarming https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442825/kamala-harris-picks-walz-as-running-mate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442825_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442825_video_v3.mp4 Kamala Harris Picks Walz as Running Mate Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for the Democrats' presidential ticket against Republican former President Donald Trump. The news comes 16 days after President Joe Biden said he would not seek reelection and endorsed Harris, who immediately acknowledged her candidacy. No other candidates emerged, and the party by virtual roll call Thursday through Monday awarded her the nomination. 2024-08-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 493 Kamala HarrisTim WalzDonald Trump2024 Presidential CandidatesMinnesotaRepublican PartyDemocratic BaseJD DavidsonJD VancePresidential ElectionAmerica in FocusDan McCalebOhioGeorge Floyd https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442826/ferguson-and-reichert-to-face-off-for-washington-governor-in-november https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442826_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442826_video_v3.mp4 Ferguson and Reichert to Face off for Washington Governor in November Washington state’s long-time attorney general and a former county sheriff will face off to be Washington’s next governor this November. Based on Tuesday night’s initial returns, Democrat Attorney General Bob Ferguson will face former King County Sheriff and U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert, a Republican, in the general election. Initial primary returns showed Ferguson way out in the lead with 49.5% of the vote, with Reichert garnering 27.92% of the vote. 2024-08-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1563 Washington GovernorBob FergusonDave ReichertWashington Electionspolitical newselection newsRepublican voterWashington Statestate legislatureSeattle City Attorneyproperty crimeSeattle Police DepartmentEastern Washingtongovernment spendingtransparency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442827/casino-lawsuit-seeks-skill-game-tax-parity-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442827_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442827_video_v3.mp4 Casino Lawsuit Seeks Skill Game Tax Parity In Pennsylvania Twelve casinos filed a lawsuit last week demanding that unregulated skill game operators pay the same 54% tax rate applied to slot machines. While the industry claims this would make the levy constitutionally fair, critics argue it's another tactic meant to squash their competition. The turf war between Pennsylvania’s 17 casinos and roughly 67,000 unregulated skill game terminals in social clubs, convenience stores, gas stations, and bars has grown more heated in recent years as one of the latter’s major manufacturers – Pace O’ Matic – seeks legal distinction from “games of chance.” 2024-08-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 264 casinolawsuitskill gametax rateslot machinePennsylvaniaKristen Smithtax parity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442828/illinois-sheriff-hands-are-tied-in-sanctuary-state-when-non-citizen-migrants-arrested-for-crimes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442828_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442828_video_v3.mp4 Illinois sheriff: Hands are tied in 'sanctuary state' when non-citizen migrants arrested for crimes Greg Bishop talks with Kankakee County Sheriff Mike Downey about a recent sexual assault at the hands of a suspect in the country illegally and the challenges local law enforcement have in Illinois when dealing with criminals that could be non-citizen migrants. 2024-08-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 698 Illinoisnon-citizen migrantsanctuary statusKankakee CountyMike Downeysexual assaultimmigrationICE detainerJB PritzkerIllinois Statefiling chargesSheriff Campbellpolice officerDonald Trumpmass deportation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442829/illinois-elections-officials-discuss-ballot-integrity-as-november-election-nears https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442829_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442829_video_v3.mp4 Illinois elections officials discuss ballot integrity as November election nears Greg Bishop talks with Tazewell County Clerk & Recorder of Deeds John Ackerman about a recent discussion on ballot integrity and voter confidence in Illinois with November's general election approaching. 2024-08-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 712 Illinois electionselection integrityballot integrityvoter confidenceJohn AckermanTazewell Countyvote by mailelection securityIllinoisPostal ServiceVote By Mailballot harvestingelection lawsvoter signaturerank choice voting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442830/better-police-screening-in-focus-following-police-involved-shooting-death-in-springfield-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442830_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442830_video_v3.mp4 Better police screening in focus following police-involved shooting death in Springfield, Illinois Greg Bishop shares separate comments from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois Sheriffs' Association Executive Director Jim Kaitschuk about what reforms there could be following last month's police-involved shooting death of Sonya Massey. 2024-08-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 810 Sonya MasseyJB PritzkerJim Kaitschukpolice screeningpolice-involved shootinglaw enforcementIllinois Sheriff's AssociationIllinois LawIllinois governorpolice officermerit commissionIllinoisSheriffpolice misconductGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442831/transportation-utility-fees-in-wisconsin-may-be-in-danger-after-court-decision https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442831_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442831_video_v3.mp4 Transportation Utility Fees in Wisconsin May Be in Danger After Court Decision Local governments across Wisconsin may be looking to raise taxes now that their transportation fees are in legal limbo. The Wisconsin Supreme Court denied a petition from the Village of Pewaukee to hear its case that sought to save its transportation fee. Pewaukee, like many local governments across the state, turned to a transportation utility fee to raise money for local road projects. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce sued, arguing the fee is nothing more than a tax by another name, and Pewaukee exceeded its taxing authority by charging the fee. 2024-08-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 511 Wisconsin Supreme CourtTransportation Utility FeesWisconsintransportation feetaxationmunicipalitiesVillage of Pewaukeetax lawsrevenue limitsCity of Eau ClaireCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442832/national-kroger-settlement-brings-funding-to-michigan-communities-damaged-by-opioid-addiction https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442832_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442832_video_v3.mp4 National Kroger Settlement Brings Funding to Michigan Communities Damaged by Opioid Addiction Michigan’s local governments have until Aug. 12 to request funds from the $1.2 billion National Kroger Settlement on opioid abuse. The Great Lakes state is expected to receive $42 million over the course of 11 years. Eligible communities, at the city or county level, can apply for the funding to be used toward drug abuse treatment. Agreements are expected to be effective by early fall. Michigan previously received more than $1.6 billion in settlement funds from Allergan Pharmaceutical, CVS, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, McKinsey & Co., Publicis, Teva Pharmaceutical, Walgreens and Walmart. 2024-08-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 89 National Kroger Settlementopioid abuseMichigandrug abuse treatmentAllergan PharmaceuticalCVSJanssen PharmaceuticalsMcKinsey & Co.Teva PharmaceuticalWalgreensWalmartDana NesselMichigan Department of Health and Human Services https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442833/brandtjen-fake-military-voters-remain-on-wisconsin-voters-rolls https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442833_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442833_video_v3.mp4 Brandtjen: Fake Military Voters Remain on Wisconsin Voters Rolls The Wisconsin state representative who got three fake military ballots in the mail two years ago is now getting mail for at least one of those same fake people. Rep. Janel Brandtjen, R-Menomonee Falls, on Tuesday said she recently got a letter for Holly Adams. Brandtjen made headlines in October of 2022 when she turned three fake military ballots over to investigators. It turned out, a former deputy clerk in Milwaukee’s election office sent them to her house by registering fake voters. The clerk said she sent the ballots to expose a loophole in Wisconsin’s MyVote system. 2024-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 562 Janel BrandjenWisconsinfake military ballotselection securityWisconsin electionsvoter rollsabsentee ballotHolly AdamsVoter IDAbsentee VotingElection FraudMilitary VotersBen YountWisconsin in FocusBallot Drop Box https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442834/reforms-after-massey-shooting-could-include-better-police-employment-screening https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442834_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442834_video_v3.mp4 Reforms after Massey shooting could include better police employment screening Separately Thursday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois Sheriffs' Association Executive Director Jim Kaitschuk talk about what kinds of reforms there could be in the aftermath of the police-involved Sonya Massey shooting in Springfield last month. 2024-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 333 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisSheriff Deputypolice officerLaw EnforcementJim Ketcham-Sheriffveto sessionspring sessionpoliticsdiscussions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442835/kamala-harris-appears-for-first-time-with-running-mate-walz-in-philadelphia https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442835_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442835_video_v3.mp4 Kamala Harris Appears for First Time With Running Mate Walz in Philadelphia Vice President Kamala Harris held a rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday night in her first official appearance with her new running mate, Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Harris said that she has found in Walz a “fighter” and a “patriot.” Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was also considered for the role, but that didn’t stop him from making an appearance on stage to stump for Harris and Walz. Shapiro denounced former President Donald Trump and his campaign as the crowd of thousands chanted, “we’re not going back.” 2024-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 328 Kamala HarrisTim WalzJosh ShapiroPhiladelphiaPolitical rally2022 ElectionPennsylvaniaelectoral collegeCentersquare.com https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442836/in-michigan-border-patrol-seizes-266-pounds-of-cocaine-outbound-from-canada https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442836_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442836_video_v3.mp4 In Michigan, Border Patrol Seizes 266 Pounds of Cocaine Outbound From Canada U.S. Customs and Border Protection field operatives seized 266 pounds of cocaine last week from a tractor-trailer entering the country outbound from Canada, the agency revealed Tuesday. Alerted by K-9s, CPB field operatives found 100 bricks of narcotics stacked behind a false wall in the trailer trying to cross at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry. Agents arrested the driver, a Canadian citizen, once testing confirmed the drugs were cocaine. 2024-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 148 MichiganBorder PatrolCocaine SeizureUS Customs and Border ProtectionBlue Water BridgeDrug SmugglingCanadaNarcoticsDrug Enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442837/pritzker-signs-three-abortion-bills-into-law-illinois-republicans-opposed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442837_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442837_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker signs three abortion bills into law Illinois Republicans opposed Greg Bishop reviews both sides of the arguments of three abortion related bills Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Wednesday. 2024-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 638 JB Pritzkerabortion rightsreproductive rightsIllinois legislaturehealthcare lawBill signingIllinoisReproductive RightsCrisis Pregnancy Centersabortion lawThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442838/after-being-upheld-marylands-gun-ban-law-expected-before-scotus-before-others https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442838_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442838_video_v3.mp4 After being upheld, Maryland’s gun ban law expected before SCOTUS before others Greg Bishop shares a conversation with Illinois gun rights advocate Todd Vandermyde about the Maryland gun ban being upheld and likely being appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, and what that means for Illinois' gun ban challenges. 2024-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 940 Maryland caseIllinois gun banTodd VandermydeSecond AmendmentGun rightsGun ControlSupreme CourtIllinoisGreg BishopAssault WeaponsMagazine banFirearm rightsClarence ThomasFederal CourtIllinois News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442839/downstate-illinois-sheriff-refuses-to-resign-despite-pritzkers-repeated-calls https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442839_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442839_video_v3.mp4 Downstate Illinois sheriff refuses to resign despite Pritzker's repeated calls Greg Bishop reviews Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's comments at two separate events Wednesday urging Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell to resign in the aftermath of last months police-involved shooting death of Sonya Massey. Campbell said in a statement he will continue in the job he was elected to. 2024-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 804 JB PritzkerJack CampbellSonya Masseypolice shootingSangamon CountySheriff ResignationIllinoisIllinois State Policecounty sheriffSheriff CampbellIllinois Governorhiring policiesstate policyDeputy SheriffIllinois State Fair https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442840/michigan-senate-primary-results-could-reflect-national-party-sentiments https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442840_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442840_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Senate Primary Results Could Reflect National Party Sentiments Democrat Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin and former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers were confirmed Tuesday night as party nominees for the U.S. Senate as Michigan held its primary election. Current U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-MI, will retire after finishing her current term. Stabenow joined Slotkin on stage after the race was called, and offered her endorsement. Slotkin beat actor Hill Harper with more than 76% percent of the vote, and ogers defeated former U.S. Rep. Justin Amash and physician Dr. Sherry O’Donnell with 63.3% of the vote. 2024-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 98 Elissa SlotkinMike RogersDebbie StabenowMichigan Senateprimary electionelection resultsMichigan electionDonald TrumpJustin AmashRand Paul https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442841/seattle-city-council-gets-flak-for-delaying-vote-on-social-housing-ballot-measure https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442841_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442841_video_v3.mp4 Seattle City Council gets flak for delaying vote on social housing ballot measure The Seattle City Council meeting erupted into bursts of frustration from citizens after the council decided to delay a vote to place a social housing ballot measure proposed by community members onto the upcoming general election. 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 242 Seattle City CouncilSocial HousingBallot MeasureRobert KettleTammy MoralesSara NelsonVote DelayLegal IssuesCitizen FrustrationSeattle PoliticsSocial Housing InitiativeCity Charter https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442842/detroit-students-finished-online-credit-recovery-courses-20-times-faster-than-recommended https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442842_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442842_video_v3.mp4 Detroit Students Finished Online Credit Recovery Courses 20 Times Faster Than Recommended Students at a Detroit combined virtual school took their online credit recovery courses 20 times faster than the courseware provider suggests in the 2023-24 school year. According to a public records request filed with Detroit Public Community School District, students took their 11th and 12th-grade English language arts classes in about four hours, while the courseware provider Edgenuity recommends students spend 80 hours on such courses. All 23 students who took the 11th-grade ELA online credit recovery class at Detroit Lions Academy completed the course in four hours, 14 minutes and 20 seconds of active time, with an average grade of 86%. 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 540 DetroitOnline Credit RecoveryDetroit studentscredit recoveryonline coursesonline learningacademic integrityPublic Records RequestEducation in FocusChalkbeat NewsBrendan ClaryImagine LearningChalkboard NewsIP blockingspeed radar https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442843/sangamon-county-sheriff-responds-to-pritzkers-calls-he-resign https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442843_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442843_video_v3.mp4 Sangamon County Sheriff responds to Pritzker’s calls he resign Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Wednesday says Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell should resign in the aftermath of the police-involved shooting death of Sonya Massey on July 6. Campbell issued a written statement in response to calls he step down. 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 227 J.B. PritzkerJack CampbellSonya MasseySangamon CountyIllinoisPolice shootingResignation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442844/why-did-pending-home-sales-increase-in-june https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442844_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442844_video_v3.mp4 Why Did Pending Home Sales Increase in June? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the unexpected increase in pending home sales in June and what that indicates for the direction of the housing market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 662 Orphe DivounguyChris Krugpending home saleshousing marketmortgage rateNational Association of RealtorsMortgage ratesFirst time home buyershome inventorypent-up demandeveryday economicshousing report https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442845/illinois-employers-announce-more-than-7000-layoffs-so-far-this-year https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442845_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442845_video_v3.mp4 Illinois employers announce more than 7,000 layoffs so far this year Greg Bishop looks at the latest Workforce Adjustment and Retraining Notification reports for Illinois employers announcing layoffs for a variety of reasons. 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 394 IllinoisWARN reportsjob cutsmass layoffsThe Center Squareunemployment ratelabor marketlayoffsWARN numbersFloridaCaliforniaTexasNew YorkWashingtonGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442846/pritzker-enacts-new-prisoner-id-law-and-other-measures-tuesday https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442846_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442846_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker enacts new prisoner ID law and other measures Tuesday Greg Bishop reviews a new law Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted to make it easier for prisoners to get IDs, along with another new law he announced is enacted impacting veterans services. 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 292 J.B. PritzkerGreg BishopIllinoisIllinois LawState governmentVeteransPrisoner IDPrison reformVeterans services https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442847/marylands-gun-ban-case-expected-to-get-scotus-consideration-before-illinois-challenge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442847_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442847_video_v3.mp4 Maryland's gun ban case expected to get SCOTUS consideration before Illinois' challenge Greg Bishop reviews reaction to an appeals court upholding Maryland's gun ban, setting that case up to be the one the U.S. Supreme Court could consider on final judgement before Illinois' gun ban challenge makes its way through the judiciary. 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 561 Supreme CourtSecond AmendmentMarylandIllinoisgun controlassault weapon banBianchi V WilkinsonFirearms Policy Coalitioncourt casesUS Supreme CourtMaryland caseIllinois caseGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442848/pritzker-reacts-to-harris-picking-walz-as-running-mate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442848_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442848_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker reacts to Harris picking Walz as running mate Greg Bishop reviews comments from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker about Vice President Kamala Harris picking Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate. 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 552 Kamala HarrisTim WalzJB PritzkerIllinois politicsPolitical commentaryElection analysisVetting processSwing statespolitical discussionnon-citizen migrantsTrump Campaign Ad https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442849/july-jobs-report-recession-fears-rise https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442849_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442849_video_v3.mp4 July Jobs Report: Recession Fears Rise Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the July jobs report and the likelihood the Fed will cut interest rates as they turn their attention from inflation to the labor market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 674 jobs reportrecession fearsfed rate cutsfederal reservelabor marketinterest ratesunemployment ratelabor supplyjob gains reporteconomic dataproductivity growthwage growthChris KrugOrphe Divounguy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442850/harris-picks-minnesotas-walz-as-running-mate-pritzker-reacts-trump-campaign-responds https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442850_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442850_video_v3.mp4 Harris picks Minnesota’s Walz as running mate; Pritzker reacts; Trump campaign responds Separately, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Tuesday reacts to Vice President Kamala Harris picking Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate and a political ad of former President Donald Trump's campaign responding to Harris' pick. 2024-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 147 J.B. PritzkerKamala HarrisTim WalzDonald TrumpIllinois GovernorMinnesota GovernorVice PresidentPolitical ad2024 electionRunning mateDemocratic PartyRepublican Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442851/statehouse-candidate-focuses-on-reducing-illinois-taxes-helping-families-and-improving-education https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442851_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442851_video_v3.mp4 Statehouse candidate focuses on reducing Illinois taxes, helping families and improving education Greg Bishop talks live with Illinois 96th House District candidate Lisa Smith about her platform heading into the Nov. 5 election. 2024-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 992 IllinoisLisa SmithIllinois House96th DistrictDecaturSpringfieldgas taxproperty taxschool systemtax increaseseducation committeeIllinois House DistrictcrimeSafety ActIllinois government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442852/illinois-gop-says-change-at-voter-box-needed-to-address-states-reputation-for-corruption https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442852_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442852_video_v3.mp4 Illinois GOP says change at voter box needed to address state's reputation for corruption Greg Bishop reviews recent comments from Illinois Republicans about how they will use Illinois' reputation for corruption heading into the November election. 2024-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 473 Illinois politicspolitical corruptionKathy SalviIllinois GOPMichael MadiganRepublican partyJB PritzkerelectionTerry BryantDonald TrumpChicagoFederal ProsecutorsRepublicanCorruption https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442853/law-eliminating-grocery-tax-in-2026-allows-local-illinois-governments-to-increase-taxes-now https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442853_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442853_video_v3.mp4 Law eliminating grocery tax in 2026 allows local Illinois governments to increase taxes now Greg Bishop delves into the law Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced was signed Monday to eliminate the state's grocery tax and shares reaction from state Sen. Don DeWitte, R-St. Charles. Read the story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_2e700cd8-536f-11ef-9e2f-e7768cfa8788.html 2024-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 748 IllinoisGrocery taxLocal GovernmentsTax cutsDon DeWitteJB PritzkerState GovernmentTax revenueGreg BishopBudgetsales taxlocal electionscost of livinginflationOmnibus Bill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442854/should-school-board-elections-be-partisan-heres-whats-at-stake https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442854_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442854_video_v3.mp4 Should School Board Elections Be Partisan? Here’s What’s at Stake As the presidential election heats up heading into the fall, experts say local school board races are becoming more politicized and partisan, eliciting various responses from states and districts. In Indiana, for example, a district ruled that a school board candidate who wanted to appear on the ballot with a Trump-themed nickname is disqualified. In Florida, however, voters are faced with an amendment that, if passed, would allow school board candidates to appear on the ballot with their party affiliation. Julie Marsh, a professor of education at the University of Southern California, said that in recent years, school board elections have seen higher spending and are “more politicized…more partisan, more nationally oriented, more contested.” 2024-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 538 School Boardschool board electionsPartisanPoliticalpartisanshippolitical campaignsEducation in FocusChalkboard NewsJulie MarshUniversity of Southern CaliforniaEliana KnoetelBrendan Clarycritical race theorysocial emotional learningexecutive orders https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442855/los-angeles-rejects-newsoms-order-to-clear-homeless-encampments https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442855_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442855_video_v3.mp4 Los Angeles Rejects Newsom’s Order to Clear Homeless Encampments Los Angeles County and the City of Los Angeles, which have the largest homeless population in the nation, rejected California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order to clear out homeless encampments from government property. Officials are concerned that homeless individuals who do not comply could face fines that, if unpaid, would lead to incarceration for the simple fact of being homeless. The City of Los Angeles is home to 45,000 of the 75,000 homeless individuals in Los Angeles County. Under a new unanimous order from the five-member Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, the county will not cite or arrest individuals during encampment sweeps for being homeless. 2024-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 370 California NewsGavin NewsomHomeless encampmentsCalifornia homelessnessLos AngeleshomelessnessCaliforniacare courtsmental health treatmentconservatorship lawsDavid MastioSupreme Court ruling https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442856/election-day-disruptions-top-worry-list-for-wisconsin-commissioners https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442856_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442856_video_v3.mp4 Election Day Disruptions Top Worry List for Wisconsin Commissioners Members of the Wisconsin Elections Commission are not worried about computer glitches or a shortage of ballots on Election Day in November. They’re worried about outside agitation and election disruptions. Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs told WisPolitics her biggest fear on is an effort to freeze Wisconsin’s votes. Republican Elections Commissioner Don Mills said he too is worried that someone, or a group, may try and derail the process this fall. 2024-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 464 Wisconsin electionNovember electionelection integrityvoter concernselection officialsElection DayWisconsinelection managers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442857/failures-of-secret-service-mount-as-senators-demand-accountability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442857_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442857_video_v3.mp4 Failures of Secret Service Mount as Senators Demand Accountability The failures of the Secret Service around the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump are mounting but members of Congress say there’s not been enough accountability. Trump suffered a wound to the ear, a spectator was killed and two others were critically wounded when a sniper opened fire in Butler, Pennsylvania, at a campaign rally on July 13. Former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned last week after a U.S. House hearing failed to get answers. On Tuesday in a U.S. Senate hearing, Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe told U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, those on the ground making decisions that day have not been fired. 2024-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 513 US Secret ServiceDonald TrumpSecret Service investigationKimberly CheatleRonald Rowecongressional investigationHomeland SecurityimpeachmentSecret Service headTrump storiesAlejandro Mayorkassocial media censorshipFacebook censorship https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442858/local-taxes-can-increase-now-with-law-eliminating-illinois-grocery-tax-in-2026 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442858_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442858_video_v3.mp4 Local taxes can increase now with law eliminating Illinois’ grocery tax in 2026 Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and House Speaker Chris Welch, D-Hillside, in early June during the budget signing ceremony. Monday, state Sen. Don DeWitte discusses what else is included in the measure eliminating the state's grocery tax. 2024-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 249 IllinoistaxJ.B. PritzkerDon DeWittesales taxgrocery taxlocal governmentChris Welch https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442859/top-forecaster-says-harris-trump-contest-almost-a-toss-up https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442859_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442859_video_v3.mp4 Top Forecaster Says Harris-Trump Contest Almost a ‘Toss-Up' As the presidential race between Vice President Harris and Former President Trump takes a more definite form, polling shows a close race. A federal appeals court has ruled that the Biden administration can’t implement its Title IX rules in an additional four states, bringing the total number of statewide injunctions to 26 as the rules went into effect this week. The failures of the Secret Service around the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump are mounting but members of Congress say there’s not been enough accountability. And more... 2024-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442860/trump-in-pennsylvania-for-first-time-since-assassination-attempt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442860_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442860_video_v3.mp4 Trump in Pennsylvania for First Time Since Assassination Attempt Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared in Pennsylvania for the first time since an attempted assassination in Butler on July 13. He took the stage in a packed auditorium in Harrisburg, where he chided Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee, for shifting her public image and relying on celebrities to draw crowds to her rallies. Trump’s comments come 10 days after Harris ascended to the top of the ticket vacated by President Joe Biden via a statement shared on social media. 2024-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 342 PennsylvaniaTrump rallyKamala HarrisDonald TrumpRepublican Partyelectioncampaignassassination attemptThe Center SquareAnthony HennenJosh Shapiro https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442861/is-the-us-economy-on-the-brink-of-recession https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442861_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442861_video_v3.mp4 Is the U.S. Economy on the Brink of Recession? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2024-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 493 US economyrecessioninflationinterest rateslabor marketconsumer crediteconomic forecastjobs reportfederal reserveISM manufacturingOrphe DivounguyChris Krugeconomyauto loan delinquencies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442862/california-governor-orders-streamlining-housing-development-using-federal-funds https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442862_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442862_video_v3.mp4 California Governor Orders Streamlining Housing Development Using Federal Funds California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order demanding the state streamline housing development and determine how to use federal climate change funding towards housing as a climate mitigation element. Housing experts note that Newsom’s suggestions could reduce the cost of building housing by as much as 30%. Newsom’s directive orients building housing as an element of achieving the state’s climate change goals, which he says should enable the use of federal climate funding towards housing production. 2024-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 337 Gavin NewsomCalifornia housinghousing developmentfederal fundsclimate changehousing shortagezoninginfill housingHousing PermitsInterest RatesHousing ProductionCalifornia HousingHousing Experts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442863/chicago-reporter-reviews-latest-crime-protest-political-headlines https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442863_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442863_video_v3.mp4 Chicago reporter reviews latest crime, protest, political headlines Greg Bishop talks with independent Chicago reporter William Kelly about recent crime headlines, protests and prospects ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. 2024-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 712 Chicago shootingssmash and grabmigrant impacteconomic landscapeunemploymentWilliam KellyGreg BishopChicagoDNC ConventionprotestingIllinoisCook Countylaw enforcementshooting crimeprison overcrowding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442864/il-ag-defending-minnesotas-law-prohibiting-people-under-21-from-carrying-concealed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442864_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442864_video_v3.mp4 IL AG defending Minnesota's law prohibiting people under 21 from carrying concealed Greg Bishop reviews a recent news release from Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul about his defense of Minnesota's law prohibiting people under 21 from getting a concealed carry permit. Bishop also provides updates on several lawsuits challenging Illinois gun laws. 2024-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 541 Kwame Raoulgun violenceIllinoisMinnesota lawconcealed carrygun controlage restrictionsGun litigationIllinois FOIDSecond Amendment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442865/michigan-minimum-wage-will-top-dollar12-an-hour-in-february-after-court-ruling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442865_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442865_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Minimum Wage Will Top $12 an Hour in February After Court Ruling Michigan's Supreme Court ruled 4-3 on Wednesday the state's Republican-led legislature in 2018 acted unconstitutionally when it changed the language of a petition that would raise the state’s minimum wage immediately before it became law. The minimum wage in Michigan is currently $10.33 per hour for non-tipped workers and $3.93 per hour for tipped workers. Following the court’s decision, the minimum wage will rise to at least $12 an hour starting Feb. 21. Tipped workers will receive the same minimum wage as non-tipped by 2029. 2024-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 225 Michiganminimum wagecourt rulingRepublican legislatureTaras BoudreauMichigan Supreme CourtOne Fair WageSaruj Jayaraman https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442866/pritzker-signs-bipa-update-justice-impacted-individual-measure-57-other-bills https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442866_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442866_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker signs BIPA update, 'justice-impacted individual' measure, 57 other bills Greg Bishop reviews some of the 59 bills Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced were enacted Friday ranging from updates to the state's biometric information privacy law, a measure changing the definition of criminal to "justice-impacted individuals" in some cases and more. 2024-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1225 JB PritzkerIllinois legislationBill signingsBIPABiometric Information Privacy ActGreg BishopIllinoisSenate Bill 2979data protectionfacial recognitionJustice ReformMental HealthStudent AthletesCompensationmeditation program https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442867/weekend-edition-or-trump-talks-border-inflation-with-national-association-of-black-journalists https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442867_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442867_video_v3.mp4 Weekend Edition | Trump Talks Border, Inflation With National Association of Black Journalists Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday that illegal immigration and inflation are devastating the Black community. The former president engaged in conversation with political journalists at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention in Chicago on Wednesday. Trump said he wants to stop people from invading the country illegally. 2024-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Donald TrumpNABJChicagoKamala Harris2024 presidential electionIllinoisIllinois economyJB PritzkerNational Association of Black Journalistsunemployment ratesinflationborder securityimmigrationAFL-CIODick Durbin https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442868/new-poll-trump-leads-harris-by-4-points-nationally https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442868_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442868_video_v3.mp4 New Poll: Trump Leads Harris by 4 Points Nationally President Donald Trump outperforms Vice President Kamala Harris in a head-to-head matchup, according to a new poll. The Harvard/Harris poll released Tuesday was taken after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and asked respondents: “If the 2024 election for President were held today and it was between Donald Trump, the Republican and Kamala Harris, the Democrat, who would you vote for?” Results showed Trump beats Harris by four points, 52% to 48%. Other polls in the short time since Harris kicked off her presidential bid have showed a tie or slight edge for Trump. 2024-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 479 Donald TrumpKamala Harris2024 electionJoe BidenPresidential CampaignJD Vancemidwestern statespolitical careerSupreme Court reform https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442869/wisconsin-state-superintendent-calls-for-more-money-for-student-mental-health https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442869_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442869_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin State Superintendent Calls for More Money for Student Mental Health Most of Wisconsin’s high school students say they are anxious or depressed, and that has the state’s superintendent of schools asking for more money. Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction on Tuesday released the results from the latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey. The survey is now a semi-annual thing, offered every other year. In the spring 2023, 1,882 Wisconsin students in 42 public, charter and alternative high schools took the test. There are nearly 850,000 school students in Wisconsin, meaning less than one-half of one-percent of children took the survey. Still, Underly said the results tell a tale of a mental health crisis. 2024-08-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 467 Wisconsinstudent mental healthmental healthYouth Risk Behavior SurveyJill Underlystudent anxietypublic schoolgen z https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442870/ex-con-charged-with-murder-of-cook-county-sheriffs-deputy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442870_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442870_video_v3.mp4 Ex-con charged with murder of Cook County sheriff’s deputy Chicago Field Division Special Agent in Charge Christopher Amon, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling and others during a news conference Thursday. 2024-08-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 261 Cook CountySheriff's DeputyMurder ChargesChristopher AmonKim FoxxLarry SnellingViolent CrimeGun ViolenceChicago PoliceLaw EnforcementCrimeRobbery https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442871/large-illinois-corporations-targeted-by-us-house-committee-for-questions-of-media-collusion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442871_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442871_video_v3.mp4 Large Illinois corporations targeted by U.S. House committee for questions of media collusion Greg Bishop reviews some of a letter the U.S. House Judiciary Committee sent to large corporations across the country, including in Illinois, about what some believe is collusion for how to spend advertising dollars with certain outlets over others. 2024-08-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 306 IllinoisHouse Judiciary GOPcorporate collusionJim JordanGlobal Alliance for Responsible MediaIllinois in FocusThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442872/illinois-statehouse-staffer-provides-update-on-lawsuit-against-house-speaker-over-bargaining-rights https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442872_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442872_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Statehouse staffer provides update on lawsuit against House Speaker over bargaining rights Greg Bishop talks live with Brady Burden about the Illinois Legislative Staff Association's lawsuit against Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch's office seeking collective bargaining rights as is protected by the Illinois Constitution. 2024-08-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1249 Illinoislegislative stafflabor relationsChris Welchcollective bargainingWorker's Rights AmendmentlawsuitIllinois House SpeakerIllinois Legislative Staff AssociationGreg BishopBrady BurdenGeneral Assemblylabor protectionworker's rightslegislative process https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442873/pritzker-confirms-vetting-for-democrats-vice-presidential-slot-but-shapiro-seen-as-favorite https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442873_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442873_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker confirms vetting for Democrat's vice presidential slot but Shapiro seen as favorite Greg Bishop reviews the latest headlines around Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and who could be the Democratic party's pick for Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate. 2024-08-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 714 JB PritzkerKamala HarrisVice PresidentIllinoisDemocratic partyJoe BidenVice PresidentialPolitical campaignIllinois governorJosh ShapiroVice President nominationIllinois economyDemocratic ConventionIllinois in Focus Daily https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442874/mother-laments-pennsylvanias-school-choice-stalemate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442874_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442874_video_v3.mp4 Mother Laments Pennsylvania’s School Choice Stalemate Another year, another budget plan adopted in Pennsylvania. Despite a $3 billion increase in spending – including record investment in struggling school districts – some parents say they’re disappointed that "lifeline scholarships" were overlooked, again. 2024-08-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 331 Pennsylvaniaschool choiceLifeline ScholarshipsbudgetHarrisburgschooleducationparentingacademic https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442875/thurston-county-sheriff-police-pursuit-law-change-sees-fewer-drivers-fleeing-overall https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442875_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442875_video_v3.mp4 Thurston County Sheriff: Police Pursuit Law Change Sees Fewer Drivers Fleeing Overall It’s been nearly two months since Initiative 2113 was implemented, restoring vehicular pursuit options for law enforcement agencies across Washington state. I-2113 was passed by the Legislature this session and went into effect on June. 6. The law allows police officers to pursue vehicles when they have reasonable suspicion that the driver has committed a crime and is a threat to public safety. The change came at the urging of police agencies and citizens who raised concerns about community safety with criminals feeling emboldened to flee, knowing officers were prevented from giving chase in many circumstances. 2024-08-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1572 Washington StatePolice pursuit lawCrime RatesThurston County Sheriffpolice chasescommunity safetyJay Insleeviolent crimeburglaryWashington in FocusCenter Square NewswirePierce CountyKing County SheriffLaw EnforcementSpokane County https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442876/king-county-explores-plans-to-renovate-government-buildings-in-seattle https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442876_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442876_video_v3.mp4 King County explores plans to renovate government buildings in Seattle The King County Regional Policy Committee was presented the potential to move or adjust its eight government buildings as some worry about the area becoming more dangerous for citizens to come and utilize government services. 2024-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 159 King CountySeattleGovernment BuildingsBuilding RenovationPublic SafetyAccessibilityUrban PlanningDowntown SeattleCivil ServicesCriminal Justice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442877/evers-names-education-firm-to-head-milwaukee-public-schools-audit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442877_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442877_video_v3.mp4 Evers Names Education Firm to Head Milwaukee Public Schools Audit A consulting firm with former public school administrators will lead the audit into Milwaukee Public Schools’ financial woes. Gov. Tony Evers on Monday named MGT of America Consulting to lead the probe. MGT will handle the audit into MPS’ “operations, processes, and procedures.” That includes an examination of how Milwaukee’s school district were being months late with key state financial reports, and how MPS wrongfully collected millions of dollars in federal money. 2024-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 544 MGT of America ConsultingMilwaukee Public SchoolsauditeducationTony EversWisconsinEducation AuditEducation FirmGovernment EmployeesState Dollars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442878/new-federal-grant-for-illinois-aims-to-address-workforce-shortages-in-the-trades https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442878_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442878_video_v3.mp4 New federal grant for Illinois aims to address workforce shortages in the trades In Springfield, Illinois Wednesday, Eric Hill, CEO of the Youth Workforce Development Foundation, Bob Henderson with the AED Foundation, and Illinois U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Springfield, discuss a new federal grant. 2024-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 133 Eric HillBob HendersonNikki BudzinskiYouth Workforce Development FoundationAED FoundationIllinoisfederal grantworkforceskilled tradesapprenticeshipsDepartment of Labor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442879/pennsylvanias-911-phone-surcharge-on-track-to-meet-revenue-expectations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442879_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442879_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania's 911 Phone Surcharge on Track to Meet Revenue Expectations The tax increase on cell phones to support Pennsylvania’s 911 system is on track to hit its expected revenues. The tax, passed in 2023 to raise the monthly surcharge from $1.65 to $1.95, brought in more than $97 million in the second quarter of 2024, a $5 million haul above initial estimates. The money supports 61 911 call centers across the commonwealth. 2024-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 277 Pennsylvania911 SystemCell Phone TaxJoshua ShapiroAnthony HennenKristen SmithFunding 911911 call center operationsEmergency services https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442880/pritzker-says-america-deserves-better-after-trump-calls-harris-fake https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442880_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442880_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker says America deserves better after Trump calls Harris ‘fake’ Separately Wednesday, former President Donald Trump in Chicago with the National Association of Black Journalists, Vice President Kamala Harris and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on CNN, and Trump Wednesday evening in Pennsylvania. 2024-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 166 Donald TrumpKamala Harrisracial identityJ.B. PritzkerNational Association of Black Journalistspolitical newsracismNABJ https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442881/pritzker-signs-captive-audience-prohibition-that-employer-groups-call-unconstitutional https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442881_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442881_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker signs captive audience prohibition that employer groups call unconstitutional Greg Bishop discusses the back and forth of a bill Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Wednesday impacting what kinds of meetings employers can mandate employees attend. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_ef8a3a32-4f6f-11ef-885c-6b90fbecadc4.html 2024-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 538 JB PritzkerIllinoislabor lawworker rightsSenate Bill 3649employer groupsFree SpeechLabor RelationsIllinois EconomyAFL-CIOlabor unionsNational Labor Relations ActAlec LairdIllinois Retail Merchants Association https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442882/trump-says-police-immunity-for-innocent-mistakes-not-for-evil-budzinski-calls-for-reforms https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442882_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442882_video_v3.mp4 Trump says police immunity for innocent mistakes, not for ‘evil;' Budzinski calls for reforms Greg Bishop reviews former President Donald Trump's response in Chicago to the police-involved shooting death of Springfield resident Sonya Massey. Illinois U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski separately talks about reforms she said are needed for law enforcement. 2024-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 506 Donald TrumpNikki BudzinskiPolice ImmunityPolice ShootingPolice AccountabilitySonia MasseySpringfield IllinoisIllinoisDepartment of JusticeGeorge Floyd ActKamala HarrisJB PritzkerJack Campbell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442883/trumps-chicago-event-spurs-response-from-harris-pritzker https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442883_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442883_video_v3.mp4 Trump's Chicago event spurs response from Harris, Pritzker Greg Bishop reviews moments from former President Donald Trump's appearance Wednesday in front of the National Association of Black Journalists conference in Chicago and airs response from Vice President Kamala Harris and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. 2024-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 823 Donald TrumpKamala HarrisJB PritzkerNational Association of Black Journalists2024 electionspolitical debateselection 2024Greg BishopIllinois in Focusborder controlinflation reductionDemocratic National ConventionNovember 5thracial heritagepolitical debate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442884/michigan-ag-urges-media-to-combat-misinformation-work-with-state https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442884_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442884_video_v3.mp4 Michigan AG Urges Media to Combat Misinformation, Work With State Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently highlighted the need for the state government and the media to work together in combating election misinformation, as public trust in the media has hit an all-time low. Nessel also emphasized her department’s work to address voter or poll worker intimidation, set up a hotline for voters to report suspicious election-related activities, and prosecute election fraud and other crimes. 2024-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 126 Dana NesselMichigan Attorney Generalelection misinformationvoter intimidationelection fraudMichigan electionsJocelyn BensonMichigan primaryvoter protection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442885/israel-a-potential-issue-in-michigans-us-senate-race https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442885_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442885_video_v3.mp4 Israel a Potential Issue in Michigan’s U.S. Senate Race Candidates in Michigan's U.S. Senate race disagree on issues ranging from electric vehicles to crime, but most recently, they've clashed over foreign policy. U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich, is facing former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers. Republicans hope to flip the seat as incumbent Democrat Debbie Stabenow is not running for reelection. Slotkin criticized Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent address to Congress, saying he “continues to play politics.” 2024-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 201 Elissa SlotkinMike RogersDebbie StabenowBenjamin NetanyahuMichiganU.S. SenateU.S. CongressIsraelForeign PolicyPolitical RaceElectionRepublican PartyDemocratic Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442886/united-airlines-set-to-purchase-sustainable-jet-fuel-at-ohare-international-airport https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442886_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442886_video_v3.mp4 United Airlines set to purchase sustainable jet fuel at O’Hare International Airport United President Brett Hart and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker during a news conference in Chicago Wednesday talking about sustainable aviation fuel. 2024-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 140 United Airlinessustainable aviation fuelBrett HartJ.B. PritzkerO'Hare International AirportIllinoisbiofueltax credit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442887/how-does-parental-employment-impact-childrens-mobility https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442887_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442887_video_v3.mp4 How Does Parental Employment Impact Children's Mobility? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss how parental income levels and employment impact their children's mobility and outcomes long term on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 468 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyupward mobilityclass gaprace gapchip manufacturingTaiwantrade warstariffseconomic growthaffordable housing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442888/trump-says-police-immunity-not-for-evil-but-for-innocent-mistakes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442888_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442888_video_v3.mp4 Trump says police immunity not for ‘evil’ but for innocent mistakes Separately Wednesday, former President Donald Trump in Chicago is asked about the shooting death of Springfield, Illinois resident Sonya Massey and his stance on police immunity, and Illinois U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Springfield, calls for policing reforms. 2024-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 227 Donald TrumpSonya Masseypolice immunitypolice reformNikki Budzinskipolice shootingsIllinoisSpringfield Illinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442889/report-8th-grade-students-need-whole-school-year-to-reach-pre-pandemic-performance https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442889_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442889_video_v3.mp4 Report: 8th-Grade Students Need Whole School Year to Reach Pre-pandemic Performance An education organization that administers a nationwide assessment has found that students are still not performing as well as they were immediately before the COVID-19 pandemic and that students' achievement gap worsened in the 2023-24 school year as compared to before COVID. NWEA, which issues the Measures of Academic Progress, said in a report this week that some middle school students are still an entire school year behind where they were before the pandemic in almost every grade as schools are slated to run out of federal relief this fall. The organization estimated that eighth-grade students would require nine months of additional schooling to reach pre-pandemic achievement levels in reading and 9.3 months of extra schooling to reach the same in math. 2024-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 478 Education in FocusNWEA reportstudent achievement gapCovid-19 pandemiclearning lossschool shutdownsfederal fundscovid reliefeducation fundingacademic achievementcovid classgraduation rates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442890/pritzker-signs-captive-audience-prohibition-employer-groups-call-unconstitutional https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442890_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442890_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker signs captive audience prohibition employer groups call unconstitutional Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday signs Senate Bill 3649 in Chicago. In March, AFL-CIO Illinois President Tim Drea explains the bill. Noah Finley with the National Federation of Independent Business and Alec Laird, senior vice president of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association explain their opposition. 2024-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 163 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisSenate Bill 3649labor lawemployeremployeeAFL-CIO IllinoisTim DreaNoah FinleyIllinois Retail Merchants AssociationAlec Laird https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442891/latest-pce-numbers-show-disposable-income-growth-slowing-spending-continuing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442891_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442891_video_v3.mp4 Latest PCE Numbers Show Disposable Income Growth Slowing, Spending Continuing Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the latest PCE data on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 404 Chris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday EconomicsPCE numbersConsumer Spendingpersonal incomewage growthlabor marketGDPcut interest rates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442892/advocacy-orgs-texas-school-policies-violate-hair-discrimination-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442892_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442892_video_v3.mp4 Advocacy Orgs: Texas School Policies Violate Hair Discrimination Law This week, the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas sent a letter to over 50 school districts in that state, claiming their dress codes are in violation of a state law aimed at protecting students from hair discrimination. In a press release, the ACLU of Texas announced it sent letters to 51 districts, demanding they update their policies to comply with the law. Earlier this year, however, a judge ruled that a school district’s grooming policy did not violate the CROWN Act. The CROWN Act prohibits discrimination based on hairstyle and hair texture. 2024-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 421 Texas CROWN Acthair discriminationACLUdress codeschool policiesstudent rightsTexas schoolsdress code policylegal caseDarryl GeorgeEducation in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442893/durbin-other-senators-demand-answers-from-secret-service-fbi-about-attempted-trump-assassination https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442893_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442893_video_v3.mp4 Durbin, other senators demand answers from Secret Service, FBI about attempted Trump assassination Greg Bishop reviews Tuesday's hearing in the U.S. Senate featuring Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and others demanding answers and accountability from the Secret Service and FBI about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. 2024-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1412 Secret ServiceFBIDonald Trumpattempted assassinationUS Senate hearingsecurity failureChuck GrassleyRon JohnsonMike LeeJosh Hawleyanti-drone technologyradio communicationlocal enforcementgun controlCheatle resignation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442894/judge-in-illinois-gun-ban-challenge-sets-trial-parameters-as-new-jersey-ban-found-unconstitutional https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442894_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442894_video_v3.mp4 Judge in Illinois' gun ban challenge sets trial parameters as New Jersey ban found unconstitutional Greg Bishop reviews a judgement from a New Jersey judge about that state's gun being unconstitutional and looks at parameters set by Southern District of Illinois federal Judge Stephen McGlynn for a bench trail in Illinois' challenge scheduled for mid-September. 2024-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 897 Illinoisgun banfirearm lawsSecond AmendmentNew JerseyBruenAR-15Gun LawsGreg BishopFirearms Policy CoalitionFourteenth Amendmentlarge capacity ammunitionBruen and HellerAssault Firearms LawNew Jersey law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442895/failures-of-secret-service-mount-as-senators-demands-accountability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442895_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442895_video_v3.mp4 Failures of Secret Service mount as senators demands accountability U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, Acting U.S. Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe, and U.S. Sens. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma and Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, during Tuesday's joint hearing on the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. 2024-07-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 161 Secret ServiceDonald TrumpJosh HawleyJames LankfordDick DurbinRonald RoweAssassination AttemptGovernment OversightSenate HearingSecurity PlanningFBILaw Enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442896/birth-equity-law-signed-as-illinois-medicaid-waiver-approved https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442896_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442896_video_v3.mp4 Birth equity law signed as Illinois Medicaid waiver approved Greg Bishop reviews the two news events Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker attended Monday in Chicago. One was to sign a measure expanding insurance coverage for issues around reproductive care. Separately, officials discussed the approval of Illinois' 1115 Medicaid waiver allowing expansion of various services including violence intervention programs. 2024-07-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 479 IllinoisJB PritzkerBirth Equity ActMedicaid expansionState representative CD Davidsmeyerhealth insurance policiesmaternal healthcommunity violence1115 WaiverTrauma therapyMedicaid benefitsFirearm violenceGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442897/illinois-republican-legislator-says-america-cant-afford-pritzker-democrats-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442897_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442897_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Republican legislator says America can't afford Pritzker, Democrats' policies Greg Bishop airs the latest comments from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker about who could be the running mate for Kamala Harris heading into next month's Democratic National Convention. State Rep. Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, reacts. 2024-07-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 651 JB PritzkerKamala HarrisRepublican partyDonald Trumpdemocrat policiestaxpayer costBrad HalbrookIllinoisPresidential election2024 electionborder controlillegal immigrationGreg BishopThe Center Squarepolitical campaign https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442898/pritzker-says-expected-non-citizen-migrant-surge-to-chicago-not-seen-yet-ahead-of-dnc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442898_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442898_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker says expected non-citizen migrant surge to Chicago not seen yet ahead of DNC Greg Bishop airs separate comments from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state Rep. Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, about the expected surge of non-citizen migrants to Chicago ahead of the Democratic National Convention. 2024-07-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 645 Illinoisborder crisisJB PritzkerDemocratic National ConventionimmigrantsSouthern U.S. borderillegal crossingsmigrant subsidiesDonald TrumpGreg AbbottBrad Halbrooknon-citizen migrantsChicago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442899/durbin-wants-secret-service-update-ahead-of-next-month-dnc-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442899_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442899_video_v3.mp4 Durbin wants Secret Service update ahead of next month DNC in Chicago Greg Bishop reviews Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin's comments Monday on the Senate floor about the need for Tuesday's hearing with the Secret Service and FBI to provide updates on the July 13 attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. 2024-07-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 508 Dick DurbinFBISecret ServiceDonald TrumpDemocratic National ConventionChicagoSecurity ServicesUS Senatepolitical ralliesRepublican National ConventionButler PennsylvaniaPaul AbbateRonald Roesecurity failure https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442900/oklahoma-school-districts-arent-complying-with-bible-instruction-mandate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442900_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442900_video_v3.mp4 Oklahoma School Districts Aren’t Complying With Bible Instruction Mandate Several Oklahoma school leaders have reportedly signaled their opposition to the state’s top education official over a mandate to include the Bible in classroom instruction sent out last month. While several school leaders have said they are opposed to the mandate or will not implement it and instead rely on previous state standards, school districts have been hesitant to offer official positions. Several outlets in the state have reported backlash to Walters’ mandate from late last month requiring schools to teach students about the Bible in grades 5-12. The requirement, as Chalkboard previously reported, was also met with criticism from lawmakers. 2024-07-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 449 Oklahoma schoolsBible instructionInstruction mandateRyan WaltersEducation laweducation mandatetraditional valuesChristian Nationalismcultural debates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442901/opposition-growing-over-chinese-battery-manufacturer-locating-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442901_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442901_video_v3.mp4 Opposition growing over Chinese battery manufacturer locating in Illinois U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, Amanda Piker, founding board member of the group Concerned Citizens of Manteno and U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, during a discussion Friday in Michigan about Gotion. 2024-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 118 Darin LaHoodJohn MoolenaarGotionCCPJB PritzkerGretchen Whitmertaxpayer subsidiesConcerned Citizens of Mantenogreen energyNegotiation Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442902/awaiting-surge-pritzker-says-border-crossings-down-past-several-months https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442902_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442902_video_v3.mp4 Awaiting surge, Pritzker says border crossings down past several months Separately, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state Rep. Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, discuss questions around who Vice President Kamala Harris will pick as a running mate and an expected migrant surge for Chicago ahead of next month's Democratic National Convention. 2024-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 299 J.B. PritzkerKamala HarrisJoe BidenDemocratic National Conventionborder crossingsmigrant surgeBrad HalbrookChicagoIllinoisimmigration bill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442903/will-the-fed-deliver-the-first-hint-of-a-september-rate-cut https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442903_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442903_video_v3.mp4 Will the Fed Deliver the First Hint of a September Rate Cut? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 433 interest rateFedGDPeconomic slowdownmortgage rateshousing markethome salesjob quittinginterest ratesSeptember rate cutChris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday EconomicsAmericas Talking https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442904/wisconsin-dnr-to-repeal-fisherman-gun-ban-rule https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442904_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442904_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin DNR to Repeal Fisherman Gun-Ban Rule The rules will soon be changing for people who carry guns and go near the water in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty on Wednesday announced the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has agreed to repeal its rule that essentially banned people from carrying a gun near any lake, river or stream in the state. The rule stated that no one can “[p]ossess or control any firearm, gun or similar device at any time while on the waters, banks or shores that might be used for the purpose of fishing.” 2024-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 432 Wisconsin DNRgun controlfishingsportsman2nd amendmentgun rightsrule of lawgovernment regulationconstitutional lawadministrative stateBen Yount https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442905/california-ev-sales-down-compared-to-prior-year-leaving-ev-mandate-in-question https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442905_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442905_video_v3.mp4 California EV Sales Down Compared to Prior Year, Leaving EV Mandate in Question California battery-electric vehicle sales are stabilizing after peaking halfway through 2023 and entering steady decline. BEV sales peaked at 102,730 in the second quarter of 2023, bottoming out at 89,503 in the fourth quarter of 2023, before recovering to 101,443 in the second quarter of 2024. However, with BEV market share remaining in the same steady 21% range since the start of 2023, it’s unclear how the state is going to meet a new mandate for 35% of vehicle sales to be BEVs by model year 2026, which will start in 2025. Because consumer product trends follow seasonal trends, comparing BEV sales to the same point in time last year is a more accurate measure of BEV resilience; BEV registrations are down only 1.25% over the year prior this quarter, while overall vehicle registrations are down 1.7%. This means BEVs are actually outperforming the overall vehicle market. 2024-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 370 electric vehiclesEV salesclimate changealternative energyCalifornia Energyzero emission vehiclescarbon emissionshydrogen energyhydrogen vehiclehydrogen fuel cellsToyotaYamahahydrogen V8 engineDavid MastioKenneth Shrout https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442906/chicago-reporter-discusses-non-citizen-migrant-impact-on-crime-dnc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442906_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442906_video_v3.mp4 Chicago reporter discusses non-citizen migrant impact on crime, DNC Greg Bishop talks with independent Chicago reporter William Kelly about headlines out of the Windy City. 2024-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 750 Chicagomigrants in chicagocrimeDNCDemocratic National Conventioncitizen safetypolice relationsWilliam KellyWilliam J. KellyChicagoansIllinoisCity of Chicagoconvention partypolice superintendentlaw abiding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442907/group-discusses-chinese-communist-party-ties-to-battery-manufacturer-eyeing-michigan-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442907_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442907_video_v3.mp4 Group discusses Chinese Communist Party ties to battery manufacturer eyeing Michigan, Illinois Greg Bishop reviews a recent panel discussion featuring congressmen from Michigan and Illinois looking into the ties between the Chinese Communist Party and battery manufacturer Gotion which is lined up to get taxpayer benefits in Michigan and Illinois. 2024-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 632 Chinese Communist PartyGotion IncJB PritzkerDarin LahoodKankakee Countyeconomic allianceslave laborgreen energytax creditsforced laborJoe Bidenfederal subsidiesCCPMichiganIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442908/pritzker-continues-to-sidestep-vp-vetting-questions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442908_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442908_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker continues to sidestep VP vetting questions Greg Bishop reviews some of the ongoing questions Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is getting about whether he's being vetted by Vice President Kamala Harris to be her vice presidential running mate in the 2024 election. 2024-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 421 JB PritzkerKamala HarrisIllinois Governor2024 electionvice presidential candidateDemocratic PartyGreg BishopIllinois politicsJoe BidenSupreme Courtconstitutional amendmentsgun ban challengeIllinois Supreme CourtSupreme Court ethics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442909/a-dollar40b-critical-mineral-supply-chain-could-start-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442909_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442909_video_v3.mp4 A $40B Critical Mineral Supply Chain Could Start in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania has a mine pollution problem. America has a critical mineral shortage. And both problems may get solved as researchers find these critical and strategic elements in the polluted waters that come from acid mine drainage. If all goes well, Pennsylvania could become a leader in boosting national security — while potentially creating billions of dollars in value from environmental hazards. 2024-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 383 Pennsylvaniacritical mineralsmine pollutionacid mine drainagenational securitylithiumrare earth elementsmineral supply chaincoal ashEastern Pennsylvaniaabandoned minescandiumKristen SmithAnthony HennenBobby Hughes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442910/weekend-edition-or-pritzker-works-to-clarify-whether-hes-being-vetted-for-harris-running-mate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442910_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442910_video_v3.mp4 Weekend Edition | Pritzker Works to Clarify Whether He’s Being Vetted for Harris Running Mate Questions persist around whether Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is or is not being vetted as a possible vice presidential candidate for Kamala Harris. President Joe Biden announced Sunday he was not seeking reelection. He later endorsed Vice President Harris to be the nominee. Democratic leaders, including Pritzker, followed suit with endorsements of Harris. Alongside the names of Democratic governors from several other states, Pritzker’s name was brought up in reports earlier this week as a potential vice presidential candidate. 2024-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 J.B. PritzkerKamala HarrisVice PresidentIllinois PoliticsDemocratic PartyDemocratic National ConventionChicagoIllinoisDNCJoe BidenGreg AbbottMigrant CrisisBrandon JohnsonChicago PoliceSecurity Perimeter https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442911/cheatle-resigned-after-two-articles-of-impeachment-were-filed-against-her https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442911_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442911_video_v3.mp4 Cheatle Resigned After Two Articles of Impeachment Were Filed Against Her Two articles of impeachment were filed against U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle just before she resigned Tuesday over security failures at the Pennsylvania campaign event where former President Donald Trump was shot. A Florida congresswoman asked for criminal charges to be brought against her, and two Republicans, Greg Steube, R-Florida, and Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, took actions for her to be impeached. 2024-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 491 Kimberly CheatleSecret ServiceDonald Trumpsecurity failuresassassination attemptimpeachmentJoe Bidenpolitical securityGreg SteubeNancy MaceFlorida congresswoman https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442912/national-study-finds-giving-americans-dollar1000-per-month-makes-them-work-less https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442912_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442912_video_v3.mp4 National Study Finds Giving Americans $1,000 per Month Makes Them Work Less Giving Americans $1,000 per month in taxpayer-funded guaranteed income makes them worse off, says a new three-year, 3000-participant study. The National Bureau of Economic Research’s massive study found recipients and their partners work and earn less, with the negative effect on wages and earnings getting worse over time. While proponents of universal basic income theorized such programs would improve non-economic metrics for recipients, the study surprisingly showed leisure time only increased as recipients spent less time on sleeping, child care, community engagement, caring for others, and self improvement. Transfers also reduced recipients’ non-transfer incomes significantly, with the study finding “for every one dollar received, total household income excluding the transfers fell by at least 21 cents, and total individual income fell by at least 12 cents.” 2024-07-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 391 Universal basic incomeNational studyLow incomeLeisure timeEliana Knoellgovernment fundingcash transfersanti-povertyincome inequalitywelfare programs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442913/national-study-finds-giving-americans-dollar1000-per-month-makes-them-work-less https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442913_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442913_video_v3.mp4 National Study Finds Giving Americans $1,000 per Month Makes Them Work Less Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris is nearly tied with former President Donald Trump in national polling, according to the latest survey results. The numbers reveal an entirely new political landscape after a tumultuous few weeks in the presidential race, beginning with a disastrous debate performance by Biden, which led to widespread calls for his leaving the race, even from his own party. U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned Tuesday after she was widely criticized over security failures at the campaign event where former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt. Giving Americans $1,000 per month in taxpayer-funded guaranteed income makes them worse off, says a new three-year, 3000-participant study. And more... 2024-07-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442914/trump-harris-nearly-tied-nationally-in-new-poll https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442914_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442914_video_v3.mp4 Trump, Harris Nearly Tied Nationally in New Poll Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris is nearly tied with former President Donald Trump in national polling, according to the latest survey results. A New York Times/Sienna poll released Thursday shows a near tie between Trump and Harris. The poll was conducted July 22-24, after President Joe Biden left the race, and reports Trump leads Harris 48% to 47% in the poll of likely voters and 48% to 46% among registered voters. 2024-07-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 523 Donald TrumpKamala HarrisPresidential Electionswing stateselection debatesJoe BidenDemocratic PartyAmerican Politicspolitical candidates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442915/illinois-state-police-director-in-2022-and-2024-discussing-clear-and-present-danger-reporting https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442915_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442915_video_v3.mp4 Illinois State Police director in 2022 and 2024 discussing clear and present danger reporting Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly in July 2022 tells a legislative panel about the lack of additional reports to block someone from getting a FOID card. On July 18, 2024, Kelly told the City Club of Chicago they are making progress. 2024-07-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 138 Brendan KellyIllinois State Policefirearmsfirearm restraining ordersclear and present danger https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442916/bill-signed-to-combat-statewide-emt-paramedic-shortages https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442916_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442916_video_v3.mp4 Bill Signed to Combat Statewide EMT, Paramedic Shortages Michigan has a new way to address its EMT shortage. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a law that would extend temporary EMT and paramedic licenses from 120 days to a year. House Bills 4613 and 4614 were sponsored by state Rep. Dave Prestin, R-Cedar River. 2024-07-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 94 MichiganGretchen WhitmerHouse BillDave PrestinEMTparamedichealth councilemergency medical techniciansState RepresentativeMichigan Health Council https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442917/wisconsin-congressman-calls-for-harris-to-invoke-25th https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442917_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442917_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Congressman Calls for Harris to Invoke 25th A Western Wisconsin’s Republican congressman is pushing Vice President Kamala Harris to replace President Biden, immediately. Congressman Derrick Van Orden said Harris should invoke the 25th Amendment and remove President Biden from office. Also on Monday, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey renewed his call for Harris to invoke the amendment and take over as president. 2024-07-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 501 Wisconsin In Focus2024 electionDonald TrumpJoe BidenKamala HarrisDerrick Van Orden25th amendmentWisconsinpolitical leaderspresidential candidateMarquette Law School https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442918/pennsylvania-reps-perry-lee-question-trump-rally-security-breakdown https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442918_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442918_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Reps. Perry, Lee Question Trump Rally Security Breakdown Two of Pennsylvania’s congressional lawmakers probed U.S. Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle on Monday about the agency’s communications minutes before a gunman opened fire at a July 13 campaign rally, nearly killing former president Donald Trump. Like most members of the House Oversight Committee, however, they were left with more questions than answers. Such as why the agents assigned to protect the former president that day were far shorter than his 6-foot-3-inch frame, at what point suspicious individuals become threats and under which conditions are events postponed or cancelled. 2024-07-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 337 Donald TrumpKim CheatleButler PennsylvaniaScott PerrySummer LeeUS Secret Serviceassassination attemptsecurity protocolsDonald Trump RallyPennsylvaniaSecurity BreakdownSecret ServiceFederal Bureau of Investigation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442919/washington-state-agency-defends-giving-ago-investigation-of-tort-claim-against-it https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442919_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442919_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Agency Defends Giving AGO Investigation of Tort Claim Against It The Washington state agency tasked with overseeing tort claim investigations and determining whether individuals should be compensated as a result is defending its decision to assign an investigation to the state Attorney General’s Office in which the AGO and its client, Washington State University, are named defendants. 2024-07-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1556 Washington StateTort ClaimAGO investigationAttorney General's OfficeWA State Universitypublic safetytax measureSeattle Police DepartmentSpokane Police Departmentproperty taxsales taxInitiative 2117climate changenatural gaspolice department https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442920/chicago-officials-update-security-plans-ahead-of-dnc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442920_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442920_video_v3.mp4 Chicago officials update security plans ahead of DNC Greg Bishop reviews some of the updates Chicago officials provided to the security in and around the Democratic National Convention planned for next month. 2024-07-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 767 Chicago DNCDemocratic National ConventionSecurity PlanChicago SecurityChicago PoliceRoad RestrictionsFirst AmendmentLaw EnforcementBrandon JohnsonGreg BishopDNCChicagoProtest groupsSecret ServiceIllinois In Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442921/pritzker-continues-taking-questions-about-whether-hes-being-vetted-for-vp-slot https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442921_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442921_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker continues taking questions about whether he's being vetted for VP slot Greg Bishop reviews the most recent comments from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker about whether he's been contacted by the Harris campaign to be the vice presidential candidate for the November election. 2024-07-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 505 JB PritzkerKamala Harris2024 ElectionVice PresidentIllinois GovernorDemocratic PartyJoe BidenPolitical NewsElection Campaign https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442922/wisconsin-per-pupil-spending-up-over-past-decade https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442922_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442922_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Per-Pupil Spending up Over Past Decade Public schools in Wisconsin are spending nearly $1,000 more per-student than a decade ago, despite falling enrollment and flat test scores. The latest spending information from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction shows public schools in the state spent $17,697 per-student in 2022. That’s down from the $18,088 in 2020, but about $1,000 more than what schools were spending in 2011. Will Flanders with the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty say those are inflation-adjusted number and show most schools in Wisconsin have plenty of money to spend. 2024-07-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 488 WisconsinPer-pupil spendingSchool fundingEducation spendingStudent performanceEducation reformtaxpayers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442923/pritzker-works-to-clarify-whether-hes-being-vetted-for-harris-running-mate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442923_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442923_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker works to clarify whether he’s being vetted for Harris running mate Questions persist around whether Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is or is not being vetted as a possible vice presidential candidate for Kamala Harris. 2024-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 160 J.B. PritzkerKamala HarrisVice PresidentDemocratic PartyIllinoisElectionsPolitical CampaigningJoe BidenDonald TrumpJD Vance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442924/chicago-officials-brief-security-plan-for-dnc-delegates-protestors-non-citizens https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442924_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442924_video_v3.mp4 Chicago officials brief security plan for DNC delegates, protestors, non-citizens During a joint news conference with federal, state and local officials, Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said they are policing to protect the First and Fourth Amendment rights of everyone inside and outside the DNC. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was asked about the potential of thousands of more non-citizen migrants being transported to the city leading up to the convention as Texas Gov. Greg Abbot has signaled he will do. 2024-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 146 chicagochicago policelarry snellingdncdemocratic national conventionprotestsecurityfirst amendmentfourth amendmentbrandon johnsongreg abbottmigrants https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442925/shapiro-vp-rumors-swirl-after-biden-drops-out https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442925_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442925_video_v3.mp4 Shapiro VP Rumors Swirl After Biden Drops Out Rumors swirled Monday that Vice President Kamala Harris may select Pennsylvania’s governor as her running mate. The news comes as Gov. Josh Shapiro himself encouraged Pennsylvania Democrats to unite behind her, just hours after President Joe Biden stepped down from his campaign. "I’ve known Kamala Harris for nearly two decades – we’ve both been prosecutors, we’ve both stood up for the rule of law, we’ve both fought for the people and delivered results,” he said. “Kamala Harris is a patriot worthy of our support and she will continue the work of generations of Americans who came before us to perfect our union, protect our democracy, and advance real freedom.” 2024-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 318 Josh ShapiroKamala HarrisVice PresidentPresidential CandidatePennsylvania governorDemocratic PartyPolitical campaignElectionJoe BidenPolitical strategystate politicsPennsylvania https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442926/michigan-worker-groups-strip-union-bosses-of-collection-powers-sue-others https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442926_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442926_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Worker Groups Strip Union Bosses of Collection Powers, Sue Others Nearly six months after the Michigan Legislature repealed Right to Work laws, more groups of workers are taking action against what they say are coercive measures of some unions to collect fees. Mechanics from Brown Motors in Petoskey and drivers from MV Transportation in Ypsilanti successfully voted recently to remove their union officials' powers to collect union dues from nonunion members. The Brown Motors mechanics voted by 75% against the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, National Right to Work Foundation Legal Defense Foundation said. The Teamsters also faces a new lawsuit filed by nurses at Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc Township, who say union bosses threatened to fire them if they didn’t pay union fees. 2024-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 166 MichiganRight to Work LawsLabor UnionsUnion DuesTeamsterscollective bargaining https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442927/public-safety-on-illinois-mass-transit-is-highlighted-during-senate-hearing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442927_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442927_video_v3.mp4 Public safety on Illinois mass transit is highlighted during Senate hearing Greg Bishop reviews comments about public safety on mass transit from Wednesday's Illinois Senate committee hearing. 2024-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 552 Greg BishopCTAChicago Transit Authoritymass transittransit safetypublic safetyIllinoisRTAMetraPublic TransitTransportation SafetyMass TransitChicagoLaura MurphyKevin Bessler https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442928/gun-rights-group-chicagos-expanded-lawsuit-against-glock-misguided https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442928_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442928_video_v3.mp4 Gun rights group: Chicago’s expanded lawsuit against Glock misguided Greg Bishop shares a conversation with Second Amendment Foundation's Alan Gottlieb about the city of Chicago's lawsuit against handgun manufacturer Glock. 2024-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 594 ChicagoGlocklawsuitSecond Amendment FoundationAlan Gottliebgun rightsfirearmsgun controlGreg BishopIllinois gun lawsgun litigationmunicipal lawsecond amendmentGlock firearms https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442929/chicago-braces-for-non-budgeted-migrant-surge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442929_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442929_video_v3.mp4 Chicago braces for non-budgeted migrant surge Greg Bishop reviews moments from a recent Chicago City Council committee about how the city has not budgeted for the potential surge of non-citizen migrants ahead of the Democratic National Convention. 2024-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 623 ChicagoIllinoisMigrant IssueSanctuary CitiesBudgetingCity CouncilImmigration PolicyDemocratic Partytaxpayer spending2024 electionGreg AbbottDonald Trumpillegal immigrantsSanctuary CityTrust Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442930/pritzker-tells-cnn-he-would-consider-vp-nomination https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442930_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442930_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker tells CNN he would consider VP nomination Greg Bishop reviews recent comment from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker about the possibility of being a vice presidential pick for Kamala Harris heading into next month's Democratic National Convention in Chicago. 2024-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 356 JB PritzkerKamala Harrisvice presidentelection 2024Illinois governorpolitical campaignGreg BishopDemocratic National ConventionIllinois in Focus DailyAmerica's Talking Network https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442931/which-states-have-the-worst-economies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442931_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442931_video_v3.mp4 Which States Have the Worst Economies? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the 'worst state economies' on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 486 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguystate economieseconomic rankingworst economiesCNBC rankingstate level economicsstate economicsdomestic migrationdebt issueshousing affordabilityeconomic growthIllinoisRhode Island https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442932/new-kid-on-the-block-trump-supporters-express-hesitant-approval-of-vance https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442932_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442932_video_v3.mp4 ‘New Kid on the Block’: Trump Supporters Express Hesitant Approval of Vance Trump supporters in Michigan expressed varied but mostly positive opinions about his vice-presidential pick from Ohio, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, during street interviews with The Center Square. At the Saturday Trump rally in Grand Rapids, the first featuring Vance, many people interviewed knew little about him, but those who did expressed positive opinions. Katie from Grand Rapids, who works in finance and declined to give her last name, said she thinks Vance is a great pick, especially because of his youth. 2024-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 197 Donald TrumpJ.D. VanceVice PresidentTrump RallyMichiganGrand RapidsRepublican Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442933/chicago-braces-for-non-budgeted-migrant-surge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442933_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442933_video_v3.mp4 Chicago braces for non-budgeted migrant surge Chicago Budget Director Annette Guzman told the City Council Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights that she fully expects a surge, but additional shelter beds have not been budgeted for. 2024-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 188 Chicagomigrant surgeAnnette GuzmanTexasbudgetmigrant sheltersstate funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442934/public-safety-on-illinois-mass-transit-is-highlighted-during-senate-hearing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442934_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442934_video_v3.mp4 Public safety on Illinois mass transit is highlighted during Senate hearing During an Illinois Senate committee hearing on transportation, state Sen. Michael Hastings, D-Frankfort, Chicago Transit Authority president Dorval Carter Jr., and state Sen. Laura Murphy, D-Des Plaines, discuss safety on public transit. 2024-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 331 ChicagoChicago trainTransit safetycrimePublic transportsocietal approachChicago Transit AuthorityCTAtechnologydirect communicationpublic transitpolice officersCity of Chicago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442935/election-2024-turmoil-and-transitions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442935_video_v3.mp4 Election 2024: Turmoil and Transitions Join us for a roundtable discussion of the whirlwind of events related to the 2024 Presidential election from the past two weeks, featuring The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper, and Investigative Reporter Brett Rowland. In this episode, we discuss the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and the fallout including the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberely Cheatle. We consider the political implications of President Biden stepping out of the race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, and the Democratic support that has coalesced behind her as the likely nominee. Join us as we discuss all the latest election news and consider what comes next. 2024-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1449 Election 2024Donald TrumpKamala HarrisJoe BidenDemocratic PartyJD VanceSecret ServiceVice PresidentGavin Newsompolitical candidatepolitical analysisJosh ShapiroSupreme CourtPresidential immunityDemocratic Primary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442936/illinois-house-hearing-into-how-pharmacy-benefit-managers-affect-drug-prices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442936_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442936_video_v3.mp4 Illinois House hearing into how pharmacy benefit managers affect drug prices Greg Bishop reviews a report from The Center Square's Kevin Bessler about an Illinois House hearing around the impacts pharmacy benefit managers, or PMBs, impact consumer drug prices and local pharmacies. 2024-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 548 Pharmacy Benefit ManagerPBMIllinois State Houseprescription drugdrug pricinghealthcare costspharmacy providersIllinois in Focus DailyGreg BishopIllinois government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442937/il-state-police-sued-over-clear-and-present-danger-report-failure-as-chicago-expands-glock-lawsuit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442937_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442937_video_v3.mp4 IL State Police sued over clear and present danger report failure as Chicago expands Glock lawsuit Greg Bishop unpacks how Chicago is expanding their lawsuit against Glock while also reviewing reports that Illinois State Police face lawsuits in the Illinois Court of Claims over the failure to block the suspected Highland Park shooter from getting a Firearm Owner ID card despite local police issuing a clear and present danger report. 2024-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 816 City of ChicagoGlocklawsuitHighland Park shootinggun controlIllinois State PoliceFirearm Owner Identification CardGun lawsRobert Crimo IIIBrendan KellyClear and Present DangerFirearm Restraining OrderHighland ParkKwame RaoulNational Shooting Sports Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442938/pritzker-denies-getting-vp-vetting-materials-as-parties-focus-on-election-integrity https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442938_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442938_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker denies getting VP vetting materials as parties focus on election integrity Greg Bishop reviews the latest headlines around who will be at the top of the ticket for the Democrats heading into the November election, including whether Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is being considered to join Kamala Harris as a vice president. Bishop also reviews Illinois party officials explaining their thoughts about election integrity. 2024-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 826 JB PritzkerKamala Harriselection 2024election integrityIllinois Electionsvoting processVoter IntegritySignature VerificationElection JudgesPoll WatchersDemocratic nomineeJoe BidenRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyCook County https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442939/poll-voters-parents-are-opposed-to-ai-in-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442939_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442939_video_v3.mp4 Poll: Voters, Parents Are Opposed to AI in Schools New poll results show that the majority of likely voters say artificial intelligence shouldn’t be in schools because it makes it too easy to cheat. The Voter’s Voice Poll conducted by Noble Predictive Insights for The Center Square (which, like Chalkboard News, is owned and operated by the Franklin News Foundation) found that over two-thirds of likely voters say they think AI should stay out of schools. The recent poll of nearly 2,300 likely voters found that 68% agreed with the statement that “AI should be kept out of schools” because “it makes cheating too easy.” Only 22% were in favor of keeping AI in schools with the rest saying they were not sure. 2024-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 471 AI in schoolsartificial intelligencevoter pollEducation in FocusChatGPTgenerative AIAliona KarnauchBrennan ClarreyChalkboard NewsDavid Byleraccurate informationfact checkWikipediaequilibrium https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442940/north-carolina-district-adopts-title-ix-policy-despite-court-order https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442940_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442940_video_v3.mp4 North Carolina District Adopts Title IX Policy Despite Court Order A North Carolina school board passed a policy this week aligning itself with the Biden administration's expansion of Title IX which has faced numerous lawsuits and legal setbacks, including an injunction prohibiting its implementation in hundreds of K-12 schools, colleges and universities. The Wake County School Board voted Tuesday to adopt a policy echoing the Department of Education’s expanded definition of sex discrimination to include gender identity during a board meeting where various arguments for and against the policy were vocalized. Before the board’s decision, a federal judge out of Kansas ordered that the Education Department cannot implement its rule ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline in hundreds of specific schools nationwide, including progressive states like California and New York, according to court filings. 2024-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 602 Title IXBiden Administrationschool policysex discriminationgender identityWake County School Boardcourt orderfederal fundingparental rightsschool policiesEducation in FocusBrendan Cleary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442941/what-are-the-top-state-economies-in-the-us https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442941_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442941_video_v3.mp4 What Are the Top State Economies in the U.S.? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the 'top state economies' on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-07-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 551 state economiesUS economieseconomic growthGDPemploymenthousing markethousing affordabilityforeign migrantscollege towns2024Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyCNBC https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442942/fatal-police-involved-shooting-in-springfield-illinois-brings-calls-for-reforms https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442942_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442942_video_v3.mp4 Fatal police-involved shooting in Springfield, Illinois brings calls for reforms A fatal police-involved shooting in Springfield, Illinois earlier this month is driving calls for reforms on how law enforcement interact with the public. Greg Bishop reviews some of the footage and shares comments from President Joe Biden, Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell and U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski. 2024-07-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 663 police shootingIllinoisbodycam footageSangamon CountyJoe BidenNikki Budzinskifatal gunfirepolice officerCenter SquareGreg Bishopshooting deathSean GraysonIllinois in FocusIllinois UpdatesSonya Massey https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442943/illinois-congressman-grills-secret-service-director-on-failures-leading-to-assassinations-attempt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442943_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442943_video_v3.mp4 Illinois congressman grills Secret Service director on failures leading to assassinations attempt Greg Bishop reviews comments Illinois U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi made during Monday's House Oversight Committee hearing into the failures leading up to the assassination attempt of Donald Trump July 13. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned Tuesday morning. 2024-07-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 700 Secret ServiceDonald TrumpAssassination AttemptRaja KrishnamoorthiKimberly CheatlePolitical ViolenceDirector CheatleSecurity PerimeterHouse of RepresentativesGreg BishopNancy MaceMike JohnsonDarren LaHoodPerry IowaAR-15 rifle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442944/illinois-political-officials-react-to-pritzkers-possible-spot-on-presidential-ticket https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442944_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442944_video_v3.mp4 Illinois political officials react to Pritzker's possible spot on presidential ticket Greg Bishop reviews some of the recent headlines around whether Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker could be the running mate for presumptive Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris. 2024-07-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 544 Kamala HarrisJB PritzkerIllinois governor2024 electionVP pickDemocratic partyBiden delegateLaShawn FordKathy SalviRepublican policiesJ.B. PritzkerDemocratic Convention https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442945/report-schools-with-police-saw-more-student-arrests https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442945_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442945_video_v3.mp4 Report: Schools With Police Saw More Student Arrests The Government Accountability Office, which acts as a watchdog for federal agencies, said in a recent report that male students of color with disabilities were more likely to be arrested than the average student. The GAO also reported that police in schools nearly doubled the number of arrests and that arrests were more frequent when police were involved in discipline. Critics of police in schools say it creates a school-to-prison pipeline, while advocates for school resource officers cite the need to protect students and staff. 2024-07-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 554 student arrestsschool policingGovernment Accountability Officeschool resource officersChalkboard Newsfederal agenciesEliana KnorrleBrandon ClaryChicago Public Schoolsjuvenile court systemcode of conductrestorative practicesHawaiian students https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442946/the-feds-preferred-inflation-gauge-takes-center-stage https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442946_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442946_video_v3.mp4 The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Takes Center Stage Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-07-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 633 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyinflation gaugePCE dataFederal Reserveinterest rateshousing marketmortgage ratesnew home salesGDP forecastconsumer behaviorsupply chainsjob marketmortgage payment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442947/gift-from-god-trump-describes-assassination-attempt-as-he-accepts-gop-nomination https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442947_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442947_video_v3.mp4 ‘Gift From God’: Trump Describes Assassination Attempt as He Accepts GOP Nomination Former President Donald Trump accepted the GOP nomination for President Thursday night, less than a week after surviving an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Concluding the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Trump laid out his policy priorities and described in detail the attack that nearly killed him at the Saturday rally. “I stand before you this evening with a message of confidence, strength, and hope,” Trump said to begin the speech. “Four months from now, we will have an incredible victory, and we will begin the four greatest years in the history of our country." 2024-07-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 460 Donald TrumpRepublican nominationJoe BidenKamala HarrisRepublican National Conventionpresidential electionpolitical campaignRepublican PartyJD VanceUS SenatorGretchen WhitmerGavin Newsom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442948/strings-attached-to-rural-tax-support-frustrate-locals https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442948_video_v3.mp4 Strings Attached to Rural Tax Support Frustrate Locals State agencies own vast amounts of rural lands, which limits the tax base for small communities and townships. With the new state budget, those local governments will see more payments to balance out fiscal limitations. The extra funding, a $1.80 increase, comes from slot machine revenues, and state agencies will pay $9 per acre for their land to municipal and county governments, and school districts (split evenly). The payments in lieu of taxes affect the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Game Commission, and the Fish and Boat Commission, and fill in what would otherwise be assessed as property taxes. 2024-07-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 307 PennsylvaniaRural TaxTax Supportrural landpayments in lieu of taxesstate budgetland ownershipPennsylvania in Focustax baseAnthony HennenAlan Wooten https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442949/newsom-vetoes-bipartisan-bill-requiring-state-to-evaluate-homelessness-spending https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442949_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442949_video_v3.mp4 Newsom Vetoes Bipartisan Bill Requiring State to Evaluate Homelessness Spending Despite broad support, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state didn't need increased oversight on how tax dollars are spent on homelessness. Newsom vetoed an unopposed bill that would have required the state to evaluate the money it gives to cities and counties for homelessness programs, saying it would create “unnecessary ongoing workload” and that other actions already to increase oversight render the bill “redundant.” Earlier this year, a state audit found the state was not adequately tracking the outcomes for much of its recent $24 billion in homelessness spending. 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 374 Gavin NewsomCaliforniahomelessness spendingbipartisan billstate auditNewsomveto powerhomelessnessstate spendingJoe PattersonKenneth Schrupphousing lawLos Angeles Timestwo-thirds vote https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442950/illegal-immigrants-can-keep-professional-licenses-despite-deportation-with-new-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442950_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442950_video_v3.mp4 Illegal immigrants can keep professional licenses despite deportation with new law During Illinois House floor debate April 17, 2024, state Reps. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, and Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, debate House Bill 5457. 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 218 Barbara HernandezDan UgasteIllinoisHouse Bill 5457Professional LicensesDeportationState GovernmentIllinois HouseImmigration Status https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442951/poll-economy-personal-finances-most-important-issues-to-wisconsin-voters https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442951_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442951_video_v3.mp4 Poll: Economy, Personal Finances Most Important Issues to Wisconsin Voters Nearly three-quarters of voters in Wisconsin say their incomes haven’t kept up over the past four years and more than half say that’s their top issue this fall. The Institute for Reforming Government is out with a new poll that says “kitchen table issues” dominate the minds of voters heading into November. IRG’s poll said 47% of voters said the economy is their top issue for the election. Another 8% said their personal finances. The poll shows that 17% of voters say the border is their top issue. Overall, 71% of voters told pollsters their income has not kept pace with inflation. 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 479 WisconsinWisconsin voterseconomypersonal financesinflationNovember electionpollsIRGprice increasegovernment spendingpolicy driven https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442952/trump-assassination-attempt-rnc-and-more-has-it-impacted-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442952_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442952_video_v3.mp4 Trump Assassination Attempt, RNC, & More: Has It Impacted the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss how the news events of the week have impacted the economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 592 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguypolitical eventseconomic changesstock marketDow Joneseconomic growthFederal ReserveDonald Trumpinterest ratesinflation easingrate cuts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442953/republicans-sue-whitmer-benson-over-voter-registration-agencies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442953_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442953_video_v3.mp4 Republicans Sue Whitmer, Benson Over Voter Registration Agencies Michigan's governor, secretary of state and three other officials are facing a lawsuit filed by the Trump campaign this week over granting some government offices the power to conduct voter registration. Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order in December meant to designate certain state offices, including the Small Business Administration and the Department of Veterans Affairs, to act as voter registration agencies. The governor said this would make it easier for Michiganders to obtain election information and register to vote and provide a much-needed update to the list of Michigan’s voter registration agencies after 30 years. 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 166 MichiganGretchen WhitmerJocelyn BensonRepublican PartyTrump CampaignVoter RegistrationLawsuitElection IntegrityNational Voter Registration ActRNCElection Access https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442954/chicago-biden-delegate-wants-unified-convention-to-calm-possible-street-unrest https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442954_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442954_video_v3.mp4 Chicago Biden delegate wants unified convention to calm possible street unrest Greg Bishop talks live separately with Illinois state Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, a delegate to the Democratic National Convention for Joe Biden, and state Sen. Jason Plummer, R-Edwardsville, about Biden's announcement he's not seeking reelection. 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1665 Joe BidenKamala HarrisIllinoisDemocratic National ConventionRepublican National Convention2024 electionIllinois politicsPolitical leadersDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyLa Shawn FordJB Pritzkerpolitical polarizationGreg BishopJason Plummer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442955/pritzker-enacts-68-bills-impacting-drivers-immigrants-child-victims-mobile-homes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442955_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442955_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker enacts 68 bills impacting drivers, immigrants, child victims, mobile homes Greg Bishop reviews some of the 68 bills Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced were signed Friday. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_f3ce91ba-4614-11ef-91a7-bf92be80e105.html 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 755 JB PritzkerIllinoisThe Center SquareHouse Bill 5457legislative actionimmigration lawIllinois Houseweather radiomobile homestate senatorMike SimmonsKelly CassidyTerry BryantHouse Billaffordable housing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442956/chicago-police-update-dnc-plans-after-trump-assassination-attempt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442956_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442956_video_v3.mp4 Chicago police update DNC plans after Trump assassination attempt Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling takes questions about the security ahead of the Democratic National Convention next month. 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 181 ChicagoDemocratic National ConventionLarry SnellingChicago Police DepartmentSecurityCrime PreventionSecret ServiceLaw Enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442957/musk-announces-spacex-and-x-leaving-california-over-k-12-gender-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442957_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442957_video_v3.mp4 Musk Announces SpaceX and X Leaving California Over K-12 Gender Law Just after California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning parental notification for gender change requests from K-12 students, entrepreneur Elon Musk announced he is moving the headquarters of X, formerly known as Twitter, and SpaceX from California to Texas in response to the law. “This is the final straw. Because of this law and the many others that preceded it, attacking both families and companies, SpaceX will now move its HQ from Hawthorne, California, to Starbase, Texas,” said Musk on X. “I did make it clear to Governor Newsom about a year ago that laws of this nature would force families and companies to leave California to protect their children.” Less than 20 minutes later, Musk announced he is also moving the X headquarters to Texas as well. 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 381 Elon MuskSpaceXGavin NewsomCalifornia lawK-12 gender lawTexasChino Valleyreligious beliefseducation rightsChino Valley School DistrictAB 1955gender policyfederal courtSupreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442958/secret-service-faces-tough-questions-after-trump-assassination-attempt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442958_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442958_video_v3.mp4 Secret Service Faces Tough Questions After Trump Assassination Attempt The U.S. Secret Service is facing an array of tough questions, calls for accountability, firings and investigations this week as well as public feuding with local law enforcement in the wake of the assassination attempt last weekend. Just after California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning parental notification for gender change requests from K-12 students, entrepreneur Elon Musk announced he is moving the headquarters of X, formerly known as Twitter, and SpaceX from California to Texas in response to the law. Former President Donald Trump picked U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, to serve as his vice president should Trump beat President Joe Biden this November for another term in the White House. And more... 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442959/weekend-edition-or-illinois-republicans-decry-bidens-border-policies-chicago-crime https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442959_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442959_video_v3.mp4 Weekend Edition | Illinois Republicans Decry Biden’s Border Policies, Chicago Crime Illinois Republicans are making the case for more public safety in the Land of Lincoln while attending the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Tuesday’s theme at the RNC was “Make America Safe Again.” Earlier in the day, Illinois Republicans gathered for their breakfast off site. U.S. Rep. Mary Miller, R-Hindsboro, said the Biden administration’s open border is allowing crime, drugs, human trafficking and terrorists in. 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinois in FocusRepublican ConventionChicago CrimeJ.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpGreg BishopBob FiorettiRepublican PartyRepublican National ConventionMilwaukeeIllinois RepublicansElection integrityPopulation declineDarren BaileyJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442960/delegate-predicts-possible-trump-landslide-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442960_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442960_video_v3.mp4 Delegate Predicts Possible Trump ‘Landslide’ in Pennsylvania A veteran delegate from Pennsylvania believes former President Donald Trump could win the state again come November – bigly. “I have believed even before the debate debacle, even before the shooting, Trump would probably win Pennsylvania and would win it handily,” said Charlie Gerow, a Republican strategist, during an interview with The Center Square from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Tuesday. “Potentially, it’s a landslide in Pennsylvania. He’s going to do very, very well.” 2024-07-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 396 Donald TrumpPennsylvania electionRepublican National ConventionRepublican delegatePennsylvaniaelectionRepublican partymail-in votingJohn FettermanBob CaseyDoug Mastrianosenate racepolitical adsAlan WootenAnthony Hinnen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442961/wisconsin-congressman-claims-assault-at-rnc-others-differ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442961_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442961_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Congressman Claims Assault at RNC, Others Differ Western Wisconsin’s congressman says he was assaulted at Milwaukee’s Republican National Convention, but a women’s group disagrees. Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden took social media Tuesday to say a protester with the group Code Pink assaulted him while he was standing in line at the RNC. Code Pink almost immediately said Van Orden was the one who bumped into who they called a “visibly Palestinian” woman. 2024-07-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 472 WisconsinRepublican National ConventionRNCMilwaukeeDerrick Van OrdenCode Pinkpolitical violenceassaultjournalismStreet CrimePolice PatrolSecurity ZoneHomelessBen YauntMental illness https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442962/total-failure-oversight-committee-subpoenas-head-of-secret-service https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442962_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442962_video_v3.mp4 ‘Total Failure:’ Oversight Committee Subpoenas Head of Secret Service U.S. House Oversight Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., said Wednesday he is subpoenaing the head of the Secret Service, the latest step in the ongoing investigation and scrutiny of the agency after the near assassination of former president Donald Trump on Saturday. U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle in particular has faced criticism and calls for her resignation over how the Secret Service handled, and in many ways failed, during Saturday's event. 2024-07-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 514 Donald TrumpSecret ServiceAssassination attemptKimberly CheatleOversight CommitteeJoe BidenPresidential electionKim CheatleDEI hiringlocal law enforcementFraternal Order of PoliceFederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442963/trump-survives-assassination-attempt-in-pennsylvania-shooter-dead https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442963_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442963_video_v3.mp4 Trump Survives Assassination Attempt in Pennsylvania, Shooter Dead A bloody former President Donald Trump shook his fist into the air to show his supporters he was only wounded in an attempted assassination targeting him at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The shooter was shot and killed by U.S. Secret Service, but authorities provided only limited details late Saturday night. The Republican candidate for president this November was speaking at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa., when video of the event showed multiple loud shots and Trump grabbing at his right ear, followed by obvious blood around the ear. Campaign security quickly surrounded Trump and lowered him to the podium floor. 2024-07-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 374 Donald TrumpAssassination attemptPennsylvaniaElectionPolitical futureSecurity servicesPolitical ralliesswing stateTrump campaignBiden campaignKamala Harris https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442964/report-wisconsins-august-amendments-could-have-big-impact https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442964_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442964_video_v3.mp4 Report: Wisconsin’s August Amendments Could Have Big Impact Wisconsin voters are being asked whether the state lawmakers who currently write the state budget should have any say in how billions of dollars in federal money are spent. There will be two constitutional amendments on the ballot in August, both look to give the legislature some say in how federal money is spent. A new report says it’s a limited, and little-covered question that could have a big impact on Wisconsin’s budget going forward. 2024-07-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 527 WisconsinAugust amendmentsstate governmentfederal dollarsWisconsin legislatureconstitutional amendmentElection lawBallot questionsState governanceFederal governmentAugust primaryNovember electionCenter SquareWisconsin in FocusCoronavirus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442965/dollar42-million-tort-claim-accuses-washington-ago-wsu-of-racketeering https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442965_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442965_video_v3.mp4 $42 Million Tort Claim Accuses Washington AGO, WSU of Racketeering A potential subcontractor for a state police use of force database project who has had a long-running feud with the state Attorney General’s Office and Washington State University has now filed a $42 million tort claim that includes accusations of racketeering. Police Strategies CEO Bob Scales was among potential bidders on a request for proposal put out in 2022 by the AGO via Senate Bill 5259. A former King County prosecutor, Scales was also consulted by legislators as the bill advanced through the Legislature, and advised them on similar bills introduced in prior sessions. 2024-07-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1570 Washington AGOWashington State UniversityBob Scalestort claimracketeeringPolice use of forceWashington in FocusCole LauterbachBob Fergusondefamation of characterstate officialsWashington stateWSUPierce CountyData tracking https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442966/calls-for-secret-service-director-to-resign-grow-as-congressional-investigations-gets-underway https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442966_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442966_video_v3.mp4 Calls for Secret Service director to resign grow as congressional investigations gets underway U.S. Reps. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, and Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, discuss the failures of the Secret Service in the aftermath of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and the need for investigations. Story Link: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_19b203cc-454c-11ef-b36d-0be7e88abf0f.html 2024-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 241 Mike BostDarin LaHoodDan MeuserDonald TrumpSecret ServiceU.S. CongressresigninvestigationsassassinationPennsylvaniaIllinoisSecurityLaw enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442967/north-carolina-delegate-reacts-to-attempted-trump-assassination-rnc-politics-and-the-election https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442967_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442967_video_v3.mp4 North Carolina delegate reacts to attempted Trump assassination, RNC politics, and the election From the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Thursday, The Center Square Associate Editor Greg Bishop talks with North Carolina delegate for Donal Trump Jill Homan about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and the politics around the RNC and North Carolina ahead of the November election. 2024-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 326 Greg BishopThe Center SquareRepublican National ConventionJill HomanNorth CarolinaDonald TrumpRNCTrump delegatepolitical policiesRepublican Partyborder securityNikki Haleydivine intervention https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442968/illinois-congressman-says-task-force-forming-to-investigate-attempted-trump-assassination https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442968_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442968_video_v3.mp4 Illinois congressman says task force forming to investigate attempted Trump assassination From the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Thursday, The Center Square Associate Editor Greg Bishop talks with Illinois Republican U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood about the attempted assasaintion of Donald Trump, the politics around the convention and Illinois' role in the November election. 2024-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 323 Greg BishopDarin LaHoodDonald TrumpRepublican PartyRepublican National ConventionRepublicanDemocrat Partypolitical conventionMilwaukeeSecret Service DirectorIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442969/pennsylvania-congressman-on-failures-around-attempted-trump-assassination-politics-at-rnc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442969_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442969_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania congressman on failures around attempted Trump assassination, politics at RNC From the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Thursday, The Center Square Associate Editor Greg Bishop talks with Pennsylvania Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and the politics around the convention heading into November. 2024-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 416 Greg BishopDan MeuserRepublican National ConventionDonald TrumpAssassination AttemptPennsylvania EnergyBiden Economicsenergy policyPennsylvaniaBiden remorseelectionLaura TrumpMichael WhatleyPennsylvania GOPRNC https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442970/report-michigan-cps-not-up-to-standards-6-years-after-a-state-audit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442970_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442970_video_v3.mp4 Report: Michigan CPS Not up to Standards 6 Years After a State Audit A recent report on Michigan’s Child Protection Agency shows organizational issues that have been going on for at least six years. An audit completed in 2018 revealed a failure to conduct background checks, major delays in abuse investigations, failure to meet with some victims, and a lack of safety plans for identified victims. The updated report, conducted by the nonpartisan Office of the Auditor General, reveals these issues have not been addressed. 2024-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 145 MichiganChild Protection Agencystate auditabuse investigationsChild abuse https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442971/illinois-republicans-answer-questions-thursday-outside-rnc-in-milwaukee https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442971_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442971_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Republicans answer questions Thursday outside RNC in Milwaukee After a breakfast program outside the Republican National Convention in Chicago Thursday, outgoing Illinois GOP Chairman Don Tracy, U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood and Mike Bost and state Rep. John Cabello take questions from the media. 2024-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1419 IllinoisRepublican PartyDonald TrumpElection IntegrityElection fraudJoe BidenVoting FraudVoter IDIllinois ElectionsMike JohnsonRepublican partyPresidential electionDemocratic partyPolitical infrastructurePositive future https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442972/michigan-politicians-respond-to-trump-assassination-attempt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442972_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442972_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Politicians Respond to Trump Assassination Attempt Michigan politicians from both sides of the aisle took to social media this weekend to show support for former President Donald Trump following an attempted assassination at a campaign rally. Trump’s upper ear was pierced by a rifle’s bullet during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday, narrowly missing his forehead. Since then, many voices have come forward to condemn the murder attempt, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan GOP Chairman Pete Hoekstra. 2024-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 165 Donald TrumpGretchen WhitmerPete HoekstraMichiganMichigan politicsassassination attemptpolitical violencepolitical divisivenessUS politicsRepublican partyDemocratic party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442973/illinois-trump-delegate-discusses-political-rhetoric-gop-platform-and-farming https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442973_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442973_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Trump delegate discusses political rhetoric, GOP platform and farming From the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Greg Bishop talks with former Illinois state Sen. Darren Bailey about the aftermath of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the rhetoric of the 2024 election and Trump's impact on farming. Story Link: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_07c3cd62-4484-11ef-a9cc-cbf0467ceb98.html 2024-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 424 Greg BishopDarren BaileyDonald TrumpRNCRepublican PartyIllinois GOPpolitical rhetoricfarmingPro-lifeState levelRepublican https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442974/wisconsin-congressman-discusses-need-for-investigation-of-attempted-trump-assassination https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442974_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442974_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin congressman discusses need for investigation of attempted Trump assassination From the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Greg Bishop talk with Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany about the need for an investigation of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the politics of the 2024 election and more. Story Link: https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_40cea14e-4485-11ef-a69b-8b1da7c68585.html 2024-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 290 Tom TiffanyDonald TrumpRepublican National ConventionPolitical Assassination2024 election https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442975/washington-trump-delegate-discusses-politics-around-national-convention-november-election https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442975_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442975_video_v3.mp4 Washington Trump delegate discusses politics around national convention, November election From the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Greg Bishop talks with Jolie Ann Lansdowne, a delegate for former President Donald Trump. Story Link: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_4e7aa3fa-4481-11ef-8561-3f216cc8c0d5.html 2024-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 338 Greg BishopJolie LansdowneRepublican National ConventionWashington State PoliticsDonald TrumpBallot InitiativesGas InitiativeKing CountyWashington Statelove of countrypolitical convention https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442976/report-federal-schools-made-taxpayers-fund-dei-instruction https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442976_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442976_video_v3.mp4 Report: Federal Schools Made Taxpayers Fund DEI Instruction A government accountability nonprofit says the federal government’s school system has injected controversial topics and statements into classrooms and professional development at taxpayers’ expense. OpenTheBooks released a report on the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) this week and pointed to what it calls “extreme radical pedagogical practices under the umbrella of ‘Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).’” The DoDEA did not respond to comment in time for publication. The report found that the government-run school district, which operates on behalf of military families stationed in the United States and abroad, has spent about $300 million a year on contracts since 2017 and that millions have gone to vendors offering DEI-related content. 2024-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 570 Eliana KrdolOpen the BooksDODEADEIGovernment AccountabilityEducation in Focusfederal schoolsDEI InstructionEducation Savings AccountSchool choice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442977/black-leaders-stand-with-gop-states-attorney-candidate-urge-illinois-voters-to-ditch-democrats https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442977_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442977_video_v3.mp4 Black leaders stand with GOP state's attorney candidate, urge Illinois voters to ditch Democrats Pastor David Lowery Jr., a pastor with Universal Baptist Church in Harvey, Illinois, stands along side Republican Cook County State’s Attorney candidate Bob Fioretti and Mark Carter of Chicago during a news conference in Milwaukee outside the Republican National Convention. Story Link: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_a9dfe00c-4463-11ef-91d2-4bd96266a09d.html 2024-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 181 Bob FiorettiCook CountyIllinoisDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyElectionPolitical CandidatecrimePastor David Lowery Jr. https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442978/full-video-black-leaders-ditching-illinois-democrats-stand-with-gop-states-attorney-candidate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442978_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442978_video_v3.mp4 Full video: Black leaders ditching Illinois Democrats, stand with GOP state's attorney candidate After Illinois Republicans' RNC breakfast in Milwaukee, Republican Cook County State's Attorney candidate Bob Fioretti was joined by Bob Israel, Pastor David Lowrey and Mark Carter who urged Black voters to ditch the Democratic party and give Republicans a chance. Donate to fact-based news: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/support-fact-based-news 2024-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1144 RepublicanCook CountyIllinoisBob Fiorettiblack leadersDemocratic Partyelectioncrimeviolent crimelaw and orderChicagovictims rightslaw enforcementDavid L. Lowry Jr.Mark Carter https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442979/illinois-republicans-take-questions-after-wed-rnc-breakfast https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442979_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442979_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Republicans take questions after Wed. RNC breakfast Illinois GOP chairman-elect Kathy Salvi, state House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, and state Sen. Terri Bryant, R-Murphysboro, take questions from the media after their RNC breakfast in Milwaukee Wednesday. 2024-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 911 Republican PartyIllinoisElectionKaty SalengerDon Tracycandidate recruitmentelection fundingcampaignsJoe BidenDonald TrumpJB Pritzkerpolitical messagepress conferencemedia eventpolitical event https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442980/washington-trump-delegate-discusses-political-rhetoric-ballot-initiatives https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442980_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442980_video_v3.mp4 Washington Trump delegate discusses political rhetoric, ballot initiatives From the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, The Center Square's Greg Bishop talks with Jim Walsh, a Washington state legislator, Republican party official and a Trump delegate about political rhetoric and what could drive voters to the polls. 2024-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 417 Republican partyGreg BishopJim WalshDonald TrumpNovember electionpolitical activistsWashington StateRepublicanNational ConventionUnion householdsSingle parent https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442981/pennsylvania-trump-delegate-discusses-political-rhetoric-labor-and-the-gop https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442981_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442981_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Trump delegate discusses political rhetoric, labor and the GOP From the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, The Center Square's Greg Bishop talks with Pennsylvania Trump delegate Charlie Gerow about political rhetoric in the aftermath of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, and how conventions have changed over the past 40 years. Story Link: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_7bd953fc-43c6-11ef-8468-bf57cfb29b58.html 2024-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 290 Republican National ConventionCharlie GerowPennsylvaniaDonald Trumppolitical rhetoriclabor unionassassination attemptpresidential election https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442982/illinois-trump-delegate-discusses-political-rhetoric-public-safety https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442982_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442982_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Trump delegate discusses political rhetoric, public safety From the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, The Center Square's Greg Bishop talks with Aaron Del Mar, a GOP committee member and Trump delegate from Illinois, about the attempted assassination and it's impact on political rhetoric, public safety and more. 2024-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 319 Greg BishopAaron Del MarDonald TrumpRNC conventionpolitical violenceRepublican National ConventionAmerica First platformblue-collar jobs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442983/illinois-republicans-decry-bidens-border-policies-chicago-crime https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442983_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442983_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Republicans decry Biden’s border policies, Chicago crime Separately in and around the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Illinois U.S. Rep. Mary Miller, R-Hindsboro, GOP committee member Aaron Del Mar, state Sen. Terri Bryant, R-Murphysboro, and Republican Cook County State's Attorney candidate Bob Fioretti discuss public safety. Story Link: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_e6459e04-43b6-11ef-9d49-fffc98c18703.html 2024-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 158 Mary MillerTerri BryantJoe BidenIllinoisRepublicanChicago CrimeBorder SecurityImmigration LawsHuman TraffickingDrug TraffickingPublic SafetyAaron Del MarBob Fioretti https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442984/interest-on-us-debt-projected-to-reach-dollar892-billion-in-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442984_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442984_video_v3.mp4 Interest on U.S. Debt: Projected to Reach $892 Billion in 2024 Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the 'cost' of the US debt on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 441 Everyday EconomicsOrphe DivounguyChris KrugNational DebtInterest RateCBO ProjectionFiscal DeficitTax revenueInterest CostUS debtinterest paymentsfederal governmentgovernment bonds https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442985/illinois-republicans-take-questions-after-tuesdays-rnc-breakfast https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442985_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442985_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Republicans take questions after Tuesday's RNC breakfast Illinois Republicans U.S. Rep. Mary Miller, Arron Del Mar, state Sen. Terri Bryant and state Rep. Charlie Meier take questions after their breakfast Tuesday outside the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Story Link: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_b3a51f88-43b1-11ef-96d5-4b865038810f.html 2024-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 915 Mary MillerIllinois RepublicanDonald TrumpRNC conventionRepublican PartyIllinois politicsChicago crimecrime in ChicagoPolitical agendaSchool ChoiceIllegal ImmigrationOpen BorderJD VanceCorey Brookspolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442986/as-teachers-exit-unions-opposing-organization-wants-to-offer-alternative-resources https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442986_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442986_video_v3.mp4 As Teachers Exit Unions, Opposing Organization Wants to Offer Alternative Resources Thousands of teachers have left their unions in recent years, and alternative organizations are offering services as alternatives to those provided by the largest teachers unions: the National Education Association (NEA) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). The Freedom Foundation announced this week that it will be launching the Teacher Freedom Network in January 2025 for teachers who want to leave the teachers union. The organization will offer options that unions typically offer like liability insurance coverage options, professional development and grievance support. 2024-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 549 teacher's unionFreedom FoundationTeacher Freedom NetworkAssociation of American EducatorsLiability InsuranceEducation PolicyPublic EmployeesContract NegotiationNon-partisan Unionpublic employeesBrendon ClearyEliana Keroulagency feesSupreme CourtMark Janus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442987/vivek-ramaswamy-jd-vance-an-original-thinker https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442987_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442987_video_v3.mp4 Vivek Ramaswamy: J.D. Vance "an original thinker" Former GOP primary candidate for president Vivek Ramaswamy told The Center Square's Greg Bishop that Vance was an excellent pick. "I've known J.D. for a long time. We were lawsuit classmates," he told Bishop from the convention hall. "He's a real person." Ramaswamy and Vance attended Yale together. 2024-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Vivek RamaswamyJ.D. VanceDonald TrumpVice PresidentPolitical NewsLaw Schooloriginal thinker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442988/fourteen-states-back-arkansas-in-lawsuit-over-learns-act https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442988_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442988_video_v3.mp4 Fourteen States Back Arkansas in Lawsuit Over LEARNS Act Arkansas is getting help from other states in its defense of an injunction that halted a portion of the LEARNS Act. U.S. District Judge Lee Rudofsky issued a ruling in May that keeps Arkansas Education Secretary Jacob Oliva and the Department of Education from enforcing a portion of the law that requires a review of items "that may purposely or otherwise, promote teaching that would indoctrinate students with ideologies, such as Critical Race Theory, otherwise known as 'CRT', that conflict with the principle of equal protection under the law or encourage students to discriminate against someone based on the individual's color, creed, race, ethnicity, sex, age, marital status, familial status, disability, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law." The injunction does not affect an executive order issued by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders in January 2023 that bans the teaching of critical race theory in Arkansas schools, but Judge Rudofsky said the executive order and the section in question are similar. 2024-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 476 Arkansas LEARNS ActCritical race theoryEducational reformLawsuitState lawEducation in focusgovernment controleducational systemschool lawsuitLEARNS Actfirst amendmentBrennan Clar https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442989/aftermath-of-attempted-trump-assassination-impacts-political-rhetoric-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442989_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442989_video_v3.mp4 Aftermath of attempted Trump assassination impacts political rhetoric in Illinois Separately Monday, Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Springfield, and U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Springfield, and state Rep. Dave Severin, R-Benton and state Sen. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport, discuss political rhetoric after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. 2024-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 154 Dick DurbinNikki BudzinskiDave SeverinAndrew ChesneyDonald TrumpPolitical rhetoricIllinois politicsAssassination attemptPolitical violenceUS Congress https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442990/latest-economic-data-could-send-yields-even-lower-this-week https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442990_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442990_video_v3.mp4 Latest Economic Data Could Send Yields Even Lower This Week Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss what might be the impacts of the release of upcoming economic data on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 475 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyeconomic datainterest ratesFederal Reserveinflationlabor marketretail salesemployment numbershousing marketmortgage rateshome builder confidenceBeige Bookhome inventory https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442991/durbin-and-budzinski-react-to-trump-assassination-attempt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442991_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442991_video_v3.mp4 Durbin and Budzinski React to Trump Assassination Attempt Illinois legislators react to Trump assassination attempt. 2024-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 153 Dick DurbinNikki BudzinskiDonald Trumppolitical violencelaw enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442992/reform-challenges-ahead-for-public-higher-ed-system https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442992_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442992_video_v3.mp4 Reform, Challenges Ahead for Public Higher Ed System Declining high school graduates in the state, flat or decreasing enrollment, and reliance on student tuition dollars are chief concerns for a study committee on the University of Wisconsin System. With plans to meet through the year and into next, the 18-member panel is considering reform and the challenges the state’s higher education public system faces. The Legislative Council Study Committee on the Future of the University of Wisconsin System’s initial meeting Thursday included pouring over a 20-page brief that laid out the concerns. 2024-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 408 higher educationuniversity systemstudent tuitionUniversity of Wisconsingraduation ratesdemographic changespublic policycampus closurejob lossesJennifer Mnookinchancellor salarypay raiseretention bonusScott Bigolt https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442993/california-agency-reports-theft-is-underreported-and-increases-inflation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442993_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442993_video_v3.mp4 California Agency Reports Theft Is Underreported and Increases Inflation California’s Little Hoover Commission, a bipartisan and independent state oversight agency, issued its much-awaited report on retail theft, finding that theft is underreported — at an unknown degree — and causes inflation. The commission’s two recommendations are the state collect more data on individuals arrested for theft, including law enforcement response, people arrested, demographics, charges, and recidivism, and conduct studies on theft prevention. 2024-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 490 Retail TheftCalifornia theftinflationLittle Hoover CommissionProp 47California Legislationcrime reporting systemincomplete dataOaklandSan JoseLAPDDavid MastioKenneth ShroppTodd GloriaBallot Proposition https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442994/pierce-county-council-frustrated-with-lack-of-progress-on-homeless-site https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442994_video_v3.mp4 Pierce County Council frustrated with lack of progress on homeless site Frustrations are growing among Pierce County councilmembers after Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier’s office requests a shift of funding for a proposed $2.5 million homeless stability site. 2024-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 270 Pierce CountyhomelessnessfundingBruce DammeierMarty CampbellChris CooleyRyan Mellogovernmentcouncilbudgethomeless sitestability site https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442995/npr-boss-calls-for-renewal-of-imagination-to-renew-trust-democracy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442995_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442995_video_v3.mp4 NPR Boss Calls for Renewal of Imagination to Renew Trust, Democracy As the 250th anniversary of America’s founding approaches, American democracy suffers from a lack of trust and imagination. So declared NPR CEO and president Katherine Maher during a TED event on the future of modern American democracy at Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center on Tuesday. The event is the first in a series of “fireside chats” announced in May by Visit Philly and TED to, as Gov. Josh Shapiro said, “celebrate Philadelphia and to celebrate the inclusive society we have strived to build.” 2024-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 427 Katharine MaherNPRAmerican democracyloss of trustcivic engagementTED DemocracyNational Constitution Centermedia criticismjournalismPennsylvania in FocusKristen SmithAnthony HannonUri BerlinerJack ShaferCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442996/san-francisco-to-fight-crime-by-ordering-tenderloin-businesses-to-close-earlier https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442996_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442996_video_v3.mp4 San Francisco to Fight Crime by Ordering Tenderloin Businesses to Close Earlier The San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a measure to impose a curfew on businesses in the city’s Tenderloin District over concerns that open businesses are hotspots for crime, drug dealing and drug use. The legislation also noted how the city’s police officers are typically outnumbered by large groups of “people engaged in illegal activity,” suggesting crime in the area's disarray has grown past law enforcement’s ability to control. 2024-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 414 San FranciscoTenderloinCrime in CaliforniaSmall businessLondon Breedretail crimecrime billreporting crime https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442997/pritzker-says-dont-like-where-were-at-hot-mic-moment-about-presidential-polling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442997_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442997_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker Says ‘Don’t Like Where We’re At’ Hot Mic Moment About Presidential Polling Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is responding to questions about a hot mic comment this week where he said of the presidential race, “I don't like where we are.” Every appearance Pritzker has in front of the media this week, he’s been peppered with questions about President Joe Biden’s physical and mental fitness to serve. Biden’s fitness to serve as president has been the major national political story since his poor debate performance late last month. Some are looking to a Biden news conference later in the day Thursday as a make or break moment. 2024-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 JB PritzkerJoe BidenPresidential PollingIllinois Politics2024 electionRepublican PartyDemocratic Partypolitical newspolitical corruptionChicago crimeGun violenceBrandon JohnsonMichael MadiganHealthcare Protection ActRepublican National Convention https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442998/as-inflation-declines-some-goods-are-seeing-prices-fall https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442998_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442998_video_v3.mp4 As Inflation Declines, Some Goods Are Seeing Prices Fall Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the latest on inflation from the impacts of declining inflation and high interest rates on the labor market to the goods that have begun to see price declines on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 479 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyinflation ratesunemployment ratelabor marketInflation declineGas pricesUsed car pricesHousing marketInterest ratesFederal ReserveEconomic slowdown https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/442999/biden-refers-to-harris-as-vp-trump-during-mistake-filled-nato-presser https://img.videonest.org/gamma/442999_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/442999_video_v3.mp4 Biden Refers to Harris as ‘VP Trump’ During Mistake-Filled NATO Presser In his first news conference since his critically panned debate performance two weeks ago, President Joe Biden on Thursday made numerous mistakes while talking for about an hour on a range of policy issues. He answered questions from 10 hand-picked reporters focused mostly on his fitness for office, but included issues such as the conflicts in Israel and Ukraine. "I've been given a list of people to call on here," Biden said when the Q&A portion of his news conference began, later mistakenly referring to Vice President Kamala Harris as "Vice President Trump." 2024-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 514 Joe BidenKamala HarrisDonald TrumpBiden gaffesNATOUS politicsWhite HousePresidential Press Conferencepresidential electionpolitical pollingswing statesUS SenateUS HouseRFK Jr https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443000/different-views-of-how-biden-trump-impacts-illinois-down-ballot-races https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443000_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443000_video_v3.mp4 Different views of how Biden, Trump impacts Illinois’ down-ballot races Separately, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state Rep. John Cabello, R-Machesney Park, discuss how President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump may hurt or help down-ballot races this November. 2024-07-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 133 Joe BidenJB PritzkerIllinoisPolitical racesvotingDown-ballotDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443001/oversight-accountability-sought-in-wisconsin-prison-system https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443001_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443001_video_v3.mp4 Oversight, Accountability Sought in Wisconsin Prison System Through tears, people with loved ones inside Wisconsin’s prisons told horror stories, and begged lawmakers for help at the Wisconsin Capitol on Tuesday. The Assembly Committee on Corrections held a hearing seeking answers about a string of recent inmate deaths, to find out more about the former warden at the prison in Waupun, and the eight others who were charged last month in two of those inmate deaths. But the most powerful testimony came from advocates and family members who said there need to be sweeping changes. Former Secretary Kevin Carr, who retired earlier this year, and Govs. Tony Evers and Scott Walker were names mentioned for fault. 2024-07-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 348 Wisconsin in Focusprison systemWaupun prisonprison reforminmate deathcorrections departmentovercrowdingTony Everslegislative pushDemocratRepublicanWisconsin prisonCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443002/the-center-squares-headlines-from-the-past-week https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443002_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443002_video_v3.mp4 The Center Square's headlines from the past week Greg Bishop reviews some of the headlines from The Center Square Illinois' news feed heading into the weekend. 2024-07-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 588 Greg BishopIllinoisthecentersquare.comChicago crimeJB PritzkerIllinois taxesIllinois Supreme CourtThe Center SquareHealthcare lawIllinois delegationRepublican ConventionJohn CabelloBruce Raunerslating law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443003/more-fallout-around-bidens-performance-as-pritzker-doubles-down-support https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443003_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443003_video_v3.mp4 More fallout around Biden's performance as Pritzker doubles down support Greg Bishop reviews a few moments of President Joe Biden's performance at separate events Thursday and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's continued questioning about Biden's fitness to be the Democrats' candidate for the November election. 2024-07-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 788 Joe BidenJB PritzkerPresident BidenDemocratic partyRepublican partyelection 2020political analysisKamala HarrisDonald TrumpUkraineVladimir Zelenskypolitical debatespress conferencegun regulationneurological exam https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443004/wisconsin-drinking-water-systems-have-sterling-pass-rate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443004_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443004_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Drinking Water Systems Have Sterling Pass Rate Wisconsin has the most public drinking water systems in the entire country, and almost all passed the standards in the state’s latest water report. The Department of Natural Resources this week released their Annual Drinking Water Report for 2023. The state has 11,206 systems statewide. The report said in part, “During 2023, more than 99% of Wisconsin’s public water systems provided water that met all the health-based Maximum Contaminant Level standards for regulated contaminants. Only 70 systems experienced MCL exceedances. Exceeding a maximum contaminant level does not necessarily mean that consumers experienced adverse health effects from drinking the water, but it does require a water system to notify consumers and take action to correct the problem.” 2024-07-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 275 WisconsinDrinking WaterDepartment of Natural ResourcesAnnual Drinking Water ReportPublic Water Systems https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443005/violent-crime-down-vehicle-theft-up-in-latest-crime-in-washington-report https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443005_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443005_video_v3.mp4 Violent Crime Down, Vehicle Theft up in Latest Crime in Washington Report The annual Crime in Washington 2023 report found that overall violent crime went down, but hate crimes and vehicle thefts increased. The report, with data from 225 law enforcement agencies across the state, was presented Tuesday by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. The numbers of murders, other violent crimes and property crimes went down compared by 2022, but in many areas of the state, residents are still victimized at alarmingly high rates compared to other states. 2024-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1564 Washington statecrimevehicle theftviolent crimecrime statisticshomelessnessproperty crimeSeattleKing CountyWashingtoninsurance premiumslegislative reportAffordable housingsheltersproperty values https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443006/squatter-bill-heads-to-governor-shapiro-after-brief-stumbling-block https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443006_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443006_video_v3.mp4 Squatter Bill Heads to Governor Shapiro After Brief Stumbling Block Legislation that partly dismantles "squatters rights" in Pennsylvania will head to the governor’s desk after a brief stumbling block. Under the soon-to-be law, squatters could face a defiant trespass charge if they don’t vacate a property after being told to do so by the owner. Doing so safeguards homes and investments quickly and effectively without wading through needless red tape, said prime sponsor Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie. 2024-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 217 Squatters RightsPennsylvania LawGovernor ShapiroGeneral AssemblyProperty RightsAnti-Squatting Bill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443007/democrats-blaming-republicans-for-chicago-crime-is-crazy-legislator-says https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443007_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443007_video_v3.mp4 Democrats blaming Republicans for Chicago crime is ‘crazy,’ legislator says Separately, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker discuss violence prevention efforts in Chicago Wednesday. Thursday, state Rep. John Cabello, R-Machesney Park, talks with The Center Square to react. 2024-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 138 ChicagoBrandon JohnsonJ.B. PritzkerJohn CabelloIllinoisDemocratsRepublicanscrimeviolence preventionviolent crimeviolence interruption https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443008/pritzker-says-dont-like-where-were-at-hot-mic-moment-about-presidential-polling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443008_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443008_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker says ‘don’t like where we’re at’ hot mic moment about presidential polling Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker heard on a hot mic captured by NBC Chicago's Mary Ann Ahern Wednesday. He responded to questions about what he meant during an unrelated event in the Metro East St. Louis Area Thursday. State Rep. John Cabello, R-Machesney Park, says Democrats are "in complete chaos." 2024-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 J.B. PritzkerJoe Bidenpresidential pollingJohn CabelloDemocratic Partypolitical newsIllinois government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443009/cabello-wants-to-be-interim-leader-of-illinois-gop https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443009_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443009_video_v3.mp4 Cabello wants to be interim leader of Illinois GOP Greg Bishop talks with state Rep. John Cabello about next week's Republican National Convention where Cabello is a delegate for former President Donald Trump and also about his aim at the leadership position with the Illinois Republican Party. 2024-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 465 IllinoisJohn CabelloRepublican PartyTrump delegateRepublican ConventionDonald TrumpRepublican National ConventionIllinois politicsInterim Leadership https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443010/democrats-blaming-republicans-for-chicago-violence-are-insane-legislator-says https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443010_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443010_video_v3.mp4 Democrats blaming Republicans for Chicago violence are 'insane,' legislator says Greg Bishop gets reaction from Illinois state Rep. John Cabello to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. J.B. Pritzker saying violence in Chicago is a result of Republicans defunding taxpayer subsidized violence intervention programs. 2024-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 623 ChicagoViolence InterventionJB PritzkerBrandon JohnsonTax DollarsFundingJohn CabelloIllinois Safety ActCook Countypublic safetyviolent crimesGreg BishopIllinois in Focus Dailysubscribe https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443011/pritzker-signs-healthcare-protection-act-thatll-increase-taxpayer-costs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443011_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443011_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker signs 'Healthcare Protection Act' that'll increase taxpayer costs Greg Bishop reviews arguments on each side of the debate around the Illinois Healthcare Protection Act Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Wednesday, including Republicans pointing to increased taxpayer costs of up to $60 million. 2024-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 437 Illinoishealth insuranceJ.B. Pritzkerhealthcare protection acttaxpayer costsstep therapypre-authorizationAnna MoellerC.D. DavidsmeyerDon Harmonlegislaturestate senateDave SyversonRobert PetersGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443012/pritzker-continues-support-for-biden-amid-hot-mic-moment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443012_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443012_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker continues support for Biden amid hot mic moment Greg Bishop reviews recent comments from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker about their support for President Joe Biden, despite concerns of his fitness to serve. Pritzker was caught in a hot mic moment saying "I don't like where we are." 2024-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 417 Joe BidenBrandon JohnsonJB Pritzkerhot micChicagoDonald TrumpUkrainePresidential raceNATO summitcampaignDemocratic National ConventionVladimir Putin https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443013/hunting-season-revisions-proposed-for-explosive-deer-population https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443013_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443013_video_v3.mp4 Hunting Season Revisions Proposed for Explosive Deer Population For multiple years, the deer population in southern Michigan has been out of control. Cars and crops have suffered alike from a deer surplus, but local conservationists say relaxed hunting regulations could solve the issue. Last year alone, deer were involved in 58,000 car wrecks, killing 19 people. Herds cause millions in crop damage per year. The problem is only exacerbated by declining hunting rates, which were down by 10% last year according to the state Department of Natural Resources. 2024-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 125 deer populationhunting regulationscrop damagecar accidentsMichiganDepartment of Natural Resourceswildlife managementhunting rateswildlife biology https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443014/seattles-dollar155b-transportation-levy-officially-goes-to-november-ballots https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443014_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443014_video_v3.mp4 Seattle’s $1.55B transportation levy officially goes to November ballots Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has signed off on a $1.55 billion transportation levy, setting up voters to approve the largest tax proposal in city history. 2024-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 145 SeattleBruce HarrellSeattle Mayortransportationtransportation levytax proposalNovember ballotscity historyelection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443015/with-possibility-of-insurance-premium-hikes-pritzker-signs-health-insurance-reform-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443015_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443015_video_v3.mp4 With possibility of insurance premium hikes, Pritzker signs health insurance reform law Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Senate President Don Harmon discuss the signing of the Healthcare Protection Act. When the bill was moving through the Illinois legislature, the Illinois Freedom Caucus released a statement. "Only in Illinois can we pass a bill which raises insurance premiums for working families, delivers more free Cadillac healthcare for illegals, and call it a success,” the group said. The law goes into effect Jan. 1. 2024-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 J.B. PritzkerDon HarmonIllinoisHealthcare Protection Acthealth insurancehealth reforminsurance premiums https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443016/johnson-and-pritzker-answer-questions-about-violence-politics-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443016_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443016_video_v3.mp4 Johnson and Pritzker answer questions about violence, politics in Chicago Separately, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker take questions from the media about violence and politics after taking part in the "Reimagining Public Safety Act reception" 2024-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 512 violence preventioncommunity investmentaffordable housingmental health supportChicagoJ.B. PritzkerIllinois GovernorviolencepoliticsJoe BidenKamala HarrisNATO summitDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443017/michigan-utility-company-pledges-1500-vehicle-chargers-by-2030 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443017_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443017_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Utility Company Pledges 1,500 Vehicle Chargers by 2030 Consumers Energy, the largest Michigan utility company, made a commitment Monday to install 1,500 public electric vehicle chargers by 2030 across the state. The decision would make transportation history yet again in the home of the automobile. Consumer’s goal, as a part of the new Transportation Electrification Plan, would nearly double the number of publicly accessible electric charging stations in the state. The plan builds on DTE Energy’s goal to create 620 public fast chargers by 2028. 2024-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 Electric vehicleElectric vehicle chargerConsumers EnergyMichiganTransportation Electrification PlanDTE EnergyFederal ProgramLauren Snyder https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443018/gop-trump-delegate-from-illinois-embarrassed-for-biden-supporters https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443018_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443018_video_v3.mp4 GOP Trump delegate from Illinois embarrassed for Biden, supporters Former Illinois state Sen. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, is a delegate for former President Donald Trump and discusses his excitement ahead of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee next week. 2024-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 136 Darren BaileyIllinoisRepublican National ConventionJoe Bidenpolitical policieselectionDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443019/chicago-requests-more-federal-support-response-for-mass-shootings https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443019_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443019_video_v3.mp4 Chicago requests more federal support response for mass shootings Separately, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker discuss requesting more federal resources to respond to violence in the streets of Chicago. 2024-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 Brandon JohnsonJ.B. PritzkerChicagoMass ShootingFederal SupportViolenceIllinoisFederal GovernmentHighland ParkChicago Police Department https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443020/illinois-trump-delegate-previews-next-weeks-rnc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443020_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443020_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Trump delegate previews next week’s RNC Greg Bishop talks with former Illinois state Sen. Darren Bailey, who is also a delegate for former President Donald Trump, about next week's Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. 2024-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 809 Republican National ConventionDarren BaileyDonald TrumpRepublican PartyIllinoisIllinois politicsvoter integrityvoter turnoutvoter idmail in votingelection debatesGreg BishopJB PritzkerPro-LifeSecond Amendment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443021/chicago-requests-more-federal-support-to-respond-to-mass-shootings https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443021_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443021_video_v3.mp4 Chicago requests more federal support to respond to mass shootings Greg Bishop reviews comments from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker about their requests for more federal assistance in the aftermath of mass shootings in the Windy City. 2024-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 477 ChicagoIllinoisGun ViolenceMass ShootingsBrandon JohnsonJB PritzkerFederal AssistanceGun Controlfederal supportcrime ratesThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443022/pritzker-stands-by-biden-as-other-democrats-remain-unsure https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443022_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443022_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker stands by Biden as other Democrats remain unsure Greg Bishop reviews comments from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker about his thoughts on President Joe Biden's candidacy amid concerns of his mental and physical fitness. 2024-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 536 JB PritzkerJoe BidenDemocratic PartyDemocratic CaucusJ.B. PritzkerKamala HarrisIllinois governorelectionPolitical CommentaryMike Quigley https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443023/california-joins-26-states-in-requiring-students-take-personal-finance-class https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443023_video_v3.mp4 California Joins 26 States in Requiring Students Take Personal Finance Class Over half of U.S. states now require high school students to receive a financial literacy course before they graduate after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Tuesday passed by the California Legislature. With the passage of California’s law requiring schools to offer a course in personal finance by the 2027-28 school year and requiring the class of 2031 to receive at least one class, a total of 26 states now require students to take a course on how to manage money, according to a nonprofit spearheading efforts to pass such laws. While students are learning about the cost of living, how to balance their budget and file taxes, a Senate appropriations committee analysis of the legislation says implementing its requirements may cost the state an additional $200 million a year. 2024-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 440 financial literacyCaliforniahigh schoolpersonal financegraduation requirementsGavin NewsomCalifornia legislatureeconomics classesbudgetingtaxescost of livingstudentscurriculum providersworkplace readinessunion organizing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443024/pritzker-reinforces-support-for-biden-as-others-remain-unsure https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443024_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443024_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker reinforces support for Biden as others remain unsure Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker takes questions from members of the media in Chicago about the physical and mental fitness of President Joe Biden. 2024-07-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 89 J.B. PritzkerJoe BidenDemocratic PartyPolitical CampaignIllinoisGovernmentElectionEndorsementPolitical IssuesPresident of the United StatesCampaigning https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443025/are-homes-now-selling-for-less-than-list-price https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443025_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443025_video_v3.mp4 Are Homes Now Selling for Less Than List Price? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the claim that the typical home is 'selling for less than list price' on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-07-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 444 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyhousing marketlist priceRedfinhousing datamortgage rateshousing affordabilityunemployment rateresidential investment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443026/chicago-mayor-points-fingers-at-nixon-republicans-after-violent-weekend https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443026_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443026_video_v3.mp4 Chicago mayor points fingers at Nixon, Republicans after violent weekend Greg Bishop reviews recent comments from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson after a violent weekend where more than 100 people were shot and 19 were killed. 2024-07-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 505 Chicago shootingsgun violenceBrandon JohnsonRichard NixonChicagoviolencepoliceLarry SnellingSusana Mendozapolice departmentstate attorneycriminal activitygun lobbyBlack deathcivil rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443027/biden-illinois-delegate-says-president-is-failing-to-unify-democrats https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443027_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443027_video_v3.mp4 Biden Illinois delegate says president is failing to unify Democrats Greg Bishop reviews the recent headlines about Democrats saying President Joe Biden should step down ahead of the party's convention this August. Illinois state Rep. La Shawn Ford, a Biden delegate, provides some insight. 2024-07-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 645 Joe BidenLaShawn K. FordDemocratic Party2024 electionDemocratic National CommitteeAugust conventionIllinois PoliticsChicagoKamala Harrispresidential racepolitical challengesNovember electionRepublican conventionMike Quigleymental health https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443028/chicago-public-schools-solicited-dollar10000-donation-from-hiv-drug-maker-for-lgbtq-event https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443028_video_v3.mp4 Chicago Public Schools Solicited $10,000 Donation From HIV Drug Maker for LGBTQ+ Event Chicago Public Schools asked an HIV drug manufacturer to sponsor a district-wide event for LGBTQ+ students as young as 10 years old earlier this year in exchange for sponsorship benefits like logo placement and a shout out during the opening session. Global specialty pharmaceutical company Viiv Healthcare said it would give $10,000 to the district’s Galaxy Summit event earlier this year to qualify as a platinum sponsor after the district asked if it would want to help fund the event early this year, according to public records obtained by Chalkboard News. CPS declined to comment on its solicitation of donations from the HIV drug company and pointed Chalkboard to its previous statement that said CPS “aims to create a safe, inclusive and respectful school environment for every student.” The school district has not yet publicly commented on its agreement with Viiv Healthcare. 2024-07-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 499 LGBTQ+Chicago Public SchoolsHIV drugsViiV HealthcareLGBTQ+ eventSponsorshipHIV drug manufacturerGalaxy SummitOffice of Health and WellnesssponsorCDC grantsGay Street Alliances https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443029/chicago-mayor-blames-disinvestment-republicans-after-violent-weekend https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443029_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443029_video_v3.mp4 Chicago mayor blames disinvestment, Republicans after violent weekend Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Police Superintendent Larry Snelling discuss another violent weekend in Chicago where more than 100 people were shot and 19 were killed. 2024-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 135 ChicagoBrandon JohnsonLarry SnellingViolent CrimeDisinvestmentGun violenceCriminal ActivityPolicePolitical Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443030/poll-pennsylvanians-want-shapiro-to-broker-budget-compromise https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443030_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443030_video_v3.mp4 Poll: Pennsylvanians Want Shapiro to Broker Budget Compromise As Pennsylvania starts another fiscal year with a late budget, the public wants more decisive leadership from Gov. Josh Shapiro. Almost three-quarters of registered Pennsylvanian voters want Shapiro to “play a more active role in brokering a bipartisan deal to keep the state budget on track,” according to a new poll from the Commonwealth Foundation. Democratic voters wanted more action from Shapiro (79%) than Republicans or independents (both 71%). 2024-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 489 PennsylvaniaJosh ShapiroCommonwealth FoundationbudgeteconomyinflationPennsylvania in Focuselection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443031/judge-orders-biden-admin-to-halt-title-ix-rule-in-more-states-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443031_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443031_video_v3.mp4 Judge Orders Biden Admin to Halt Title IX Rule in More States, Schools A federal judge has ordered the Biden administration to delay implementation of its sweeping changes to Title IX in another four states and at schools attended by students who belong to specific organizations or have parents who do. A Kansas district court on Tuesday blocked the Department of Education from implementing its updated rules expanding longstanding protections around sex discrimination to include gender identity in four more states and specific schools. It’s the latest in a series of rulings showing lawsuits challenging the rule ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline are likely to succeed. Courts have now halted the rule's implementation in over a dozen states. 2024-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 581 Title IX ruleBiden administrationTitle IXtransgender studentslegal battleseducation policyMoms for LibertyYoung America's FoundationFemale Athletes UnitedBrendan Cleary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443032/illinois-biden-delegate-says-contested-convention-will-further-divide-democrats https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443032_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443032_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Biden delegate says contested convention will further divide Democrats Separately from MSNBC, Illinois U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Lakeview, and President Joe Biden discuss the party's nomination. Illinois state Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, discusses what he says is the importance of Democrats unifying behind Biden. 2024-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 160 Joe BidenMike QuigleyLa Shawn FordDemocratic PartyParty nominationpolitical conventionUnited Democrats https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443033/bidens-title-ix-rewrite-threatened-by-new-legal-landscape https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443033_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443033_video_v3.mp4 Biden’s Title IX Rewrite Threatened by New Legal Landscape President Joe Biden’s attempt to re-interpret Title IX and thereby implement a sweeping LGBTQ agenda at schools around the country may be put on hold after a few key court rulings. The Biden administration’s overhaul of Title IX is set to take effect Aug. 1, but a flurry of court decisions in recent weeks may be enough for critics to stop the changes before they fully take effect. One of those cases included a win for “Moms for Liberty,” a group that successfully sued the Department of Education and obtained an order this week blocking the enforcement of the Title IX changes in several states. 2024-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 684 Title IXJoe BidenDepartment of Educationtransgender athletesgender identitysexualitycourt rulingsupreme court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443034/nascar-weekend-marred-by-19-shooting-deaths-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443034_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443034_video_v3.mp4 NASCAR weekend marred by 19 shooting deaths in Chicago Greg Bishop reviews the headlines out of Chicago with more than 100 people shot, 19 fatally since Wednesday. The holiday weekend also featured the second annual NASCAR street race. 2024-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 303 ChicagoIllinoisgun violenceNASCARBrandon JohnsonRaymond LopezIllinois in FocusThe Center SquareDaily NewsState politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443035/illinois-congressman-says-biden-should-step-down https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443035_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443035_video_v3.mp4 Illinois congressman says Biden should 'step down' Greg Bishop reviews some of the recent headlines around ongoing concerns of President Joe Biden's cognitive ability with Illinois U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Lakeview, saying the president should step aside. 2024-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 340 IllinoisJoe BidenMike QuigleyGreg BishopMental fitnessDemocratic TicketPolitical ConventionsCenter SquareIllinois in Focus DailyDemocratic National ConventionHouse Oversight CommitteeJB PritzkerJames ComerChicago land area https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443036/illinois-ballot-could-include-election-security-property-tax-and-ivf-questions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443036_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443036_video_v3.mp4 Illinois ballot could include election security, property tax and IVF questions Greg Bishop discusses three non-binding referendum Illinois voters could be asked on the November ballot and reaction from Republicans who criticized the measure. 2024-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 690 IllinoisReferendumElection interferenceProperty taxesReproductive healthcareIVFGreg BishopRepublicanDemocratIllinois legislationState SenateIllinois Constitutionassisted reproductive treatmentin vitro fertilizationhealth insurance Illinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443037/poll-pennsylvanians-want-shapiro-to-broker-budget-compromise https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443037_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443037_video_v3.mp4 Poll: Pennsylvanians Want Shapiro to Broker Budget Compromise As Pennsylvania starts another fiscal year with a late budget, the public wants more decisive leadership from Gov. Josh Shapiro. Almost three-quarters of registered Pennsylvanian voters want Shapiro to “play a more active role in brokering a bipartisan deal to keep the state budget on track,” according to a new poll from the Commonwealth Foundation. Democratic voters wanted more action from Shapiro (79%) than Republicans or independents (both 71%). 2024-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 489 Josh ShapiroPennsylvania budgetbudget negotiationsvoter preferencePennsylvania in FocusCommonwealth Foundationtax payersDemocratic candidatesvoter concernsinflation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443038/independent-report-as-newsom-brags-all-california-job-growth-is-in-government https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443038_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443038_video_v3.mp4 Independent Report: As Newsom Brags, All California Job Growth Is in Government California Governor Gavin Newsom touted the state’s job growth in his State of the State Address last week, but a new report from a state agency found the state’s private sector employment has been declining since 2022, with public sector hiring accounting for the entire state net increase in jobs. California’s state-funded, non-partisan Legislative Analyst’s Office found the private sector lost 154,000 jobs and the public and public-supported sector has gained 361,000 jobs since the peak of the state’s labor market in September 2022. This means on net, the state’s 207,000 job increase in employment since September 2022 has been from growing government-related hiring. 2024-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 565 California JobsGavin NewsomCalifornia job marketPublic SectorCaliforniaCalifornia deficitJerry BrownDavid MastioKenneth Trup https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443039/what-is-the-international-monetary-fund-imf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443039_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443039_video_v3.mp4 What Is the International Monetary Fund (IMF)? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 563 International Monetary FundIMFEveryday EconomicsOrphe DivounguyChris Krugeconomics newsSDRreserve asseteconomic growthpolicy makingfederal reserve https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443040/illinois-ev-battery-fire-ignites-proposed-law-regulating-battery-storage https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443040_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443040_video_v3.mp4 Illinois EV battery fire ignites proposed law regulating battery storage Illinois state Sens. Sara Feigenholtz, D-Chicago, Terri Bryant, R-Murphysboro, and Sue Rezin, R-Morris, debate a measure regulating companies that store certain types of batteries. 2024-07-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 244 IllinoisSara FeigenholtzTerri BryantSue RezinEV batteryBattery storageProposed lawBattery fire https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443041/opponents-fear-less-jobs-for-black-nurses-if-proposed-law-enacted https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443041_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443041_video_v3.mp4 Opponents fear less jobs for Black nurses if proposed law enacted Illinois state Sen. Don DeWitte, R-St. Charles, Ashley Snavely from the Illinois Health Care Association, and state Sen. Doris Turner, D-Springfield, discuss Senate Bill 1779 impacting the nursing profession with certified medication aids. 2024-07-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 122 IllinoisSenate Bill 1779Don DeWitteDoris Turnernursingnursing professionBlack nursesIllinois Health Care AssociationAshley Snavelycertified medication aidshealthcare legislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443042/illinois-ballot-could-include-election-security-property-tax-and-ivf-questions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443042_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443042_video_v3.mp4 Illinois ballot could include election security, property tax and IVF questions Amid votes on Illinois Senate Bill 2412 in the Illinois House and Senate, state Reps. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and Ryan Spain, R-Peoria, and Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, and state Sen. Steve McClure, R-Springfield, discuss nonbinding referendum. 2024-07-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 102 IllinoisIllinois SenateElection SecurityProperty TaxIVFIn Vitro FertilizationReferendumJay HoffmanRyan SpainDon HarmonSteve McClure https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443043/biden-supreme-court-ruling-on-presidential-immunity-dangerous-precedent https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443043_video_v3.mp4 Biden: Supreme Court Ruling on Presidential Immunity ‘Dangerous Precedent' President Joe Biden Monday night said the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that the president has "absolute immunity" when acting in his core constitutional duties is "a dangerous precedent" that "undermines the rule of law of this nation." Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court in a 6-3 decision ruled that the "president's exercise of his core constitutional powers, this immunity must be absolute. As for his remaining official actions, he is entitled to at least presumptive immunity." 2024-07-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 596 Joe BidenSupreme Courtpresidential immunitySupreme Court rulingDonald Trumprule of lawCenter SquareCasey HarperDan McCalebJanuary 6th caseclassified documentsFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443044/concern-about-bidens-white-house-bid-grows-as-pritzker-long-denies-bid-for-oval-office https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443044_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443044_video_v3.mp4 Concern about Biden’s White House bid grows as Pritzker long denies bid for Oval Office Greg Bishop reviews some of the headlines and comments after Democratic governors met privately with the Biden administration Wednesday and reviews the many times Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker was asked about his presidential aspirations. 2024-07-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 708 Joe BidenJB PritzkerDonald Trump2024 electionDemocratic GovernorsIllinois GovernorWhite Housepolitical ambitionsGavin NewsomKamala HarrisDemocratic partyCenter SquareJosh GreenPublic Eventsnational convention https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443045/scotus-denies-illinois-gun-ban-challenge-as-not-ready-yet https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443045_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443045_video_v3.mp4 SCOTUS Denies Illinois’ Gun Ban Challenge as Not Ready Yet The U.S. Supreme Court declined taking up the cases challenging Illinois' gun ban, saying they aren’t ready yet but also criticizing an appeals court’s rationale for denying a preliminary injunction. Tuesday, Justice Clarence Thomas denied writs of certiorari for the six cases challenging gun bans in Illinois. “Petitioners sought a preliminary injunction against the enforcement of the law, arguing that the law violates their Second Amendment right to ‘keep and bear Arms.’” Thomas wrote. “This Court is rightly wary of taking cases in an interlocutory posture. But, I hope we will consider the important issues presented by these petitions after the cases reach final judgment.” 2024-07-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1500 Supreme CourtIllinoisGun BanSCOTUSJustice ThomasGun rightsIllinois gun lawsGun controlIllinois gun banIllinois in FocusFranklin NewsGovernor PritzkerIllinois politicsState senatorFirearms https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443046/new-school-tax-credit-plan-emerges-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443046_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443046_video_v3.mp4 New School Tax Credit Plan Emerges in Pennsylvania A new plan quietly introduced in the state Senate would create a refundable tax credit for educational expenses, including private school tuition. The proposal would establish the Child Learning Investment Tax Credit, worth up to $8,000 per student, that families could use to reduce their tax liability. It’s scheduled for a vote in the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday. 2024-07-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 536 Pennsylvania Senatetax creditsprivate school tuitionPennsylvaniaprivate schoolgovernmentmoneyschool vouchersAlianna KerlKristen Smith https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443047/opioid-settlement-funds-distributed-in-michigans-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443047_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443047_video_v3.mp4 Opioid Settlement Funds Distributed in Michigan’s Budget As a part of the new statewide budget for the 2025 fiscal year, bipartisan support was given toward opioid addiction services. About $48.2 million will be allocated to fighting the opioid epidemic. Statistics show one Michigan resident dies from an opioid overdose every four hours. All funding comes from a settlement reached with opioid companies at the end of 2023. 2024-07-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 294 MichiganOpioid addictionOpioid settlementState budgetMichigan budgetAddiction services https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443048/nearly-30percent-of-wisconsin-public-schools-to-get-less-in-state-money https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443048_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443048_video_v3.mp4 Nearly 30% of Wisconsin Public Schools to Get Less in State Money Nearly a third of Wisconsin’s public schools are going to get less money from the state for the next school year. The state’s Department of Public Instruction on Monday announced the general state aid estimates for July. “Estimated general school aids for 2024-25 total $5.58 billion, representing an increase of 4.2% from 2023-24,” DPI stated. “Payments to districts will increase an estimated $234.3 million because of two factors: 1) an increase of $224.9 million per the state budget as passed by the Wisconsin State Legislature; and 2) the decrease in the required Milwaukee Public Schools funding for the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program due to statutory changes.” 2024-07-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 550 public schoolsstate aidWisconsinschool districtsstate moneyproperty tax increasespecial educationschool choiceCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443049/democrats-turn-on-newsom-forcing-withdrawal-of-his-ballot-proposition https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443049_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443049_video_v3.mp4 Democrats Turn on Newsom, Forcing Withdrawal of His Ballot Proposition California Governor Gavin Newsom withdrew his competing ballot measure to reform the state’s reduced prosecution of drug dealing and theft just days after Democratic legislators rejected his supported amendments to their anti-crime bills. Newsom’s measure would have required the majority of legislators’ support on July 3 to make it on the November ballot, and would be in competition with another prosecution reform measure that earned nearly one million signatures. The official website and Twitter account of the Office of the Governor of California took down mention and links to a July 1 press release from Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire, D-North Coast, and Speaker of the Assembly Robert Rivas, D-Hollister, announcing their drug and theft initiative, which initially had a vote set for Wednesday, July 3. 2024-07-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 519 Gavin NewsomProp 47CaliforniaBallot measureLaw enforcementCrime billsretail theftfelony chargesfentanyldrug treatmenthomelessnessCalifornia in FocusCalifornia Governor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443050/whitmer-attends-white-house-meeting-after-denying-replacement-rumors https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443050_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443050_video_v3.mp4 Whitmer Attends White House Meeting After Denying ‘Replacement’ Rumors After denying any interest in replacing President Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination this fall, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined a team of fellow Democratic governors at a White House meeting Wednesday. It’s currently unknown what the meeting entailed, but Biden was also scheduled to have lunch with Vice President Kamala Harris. Whitmer said on social media Monday the president can still be reelected in her state, following rumors of her doubting his chances after last week’s debate. 2024-07-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 246 Gretchen WhitmerJoe BidenWhite HouseDemocratic PartyMichiganPresidential ElectionKamala HarrisGovernorElection 2024 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443051/audit-wisconsin-crime-labs-not-meeting-new-dna-testing-deadline https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443051_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443051_video_v3.mp4 Audit: Wisconsin Crime Labs Not Meeting New DNA Testing Deadline A new audit raises questions as to whether Wisconsin's attorney general will be able to meet a new state requirement to get sexual assault kits tested within six months. The Legislative Audit Bureau released its new report on the state’s crime recently, saying there are fewer requests for sexual assault DNA kits at the crime labs, but it is taking the labs longer to process each kit. A state law, that went into effect Monday, requires the state’s crime labs to be able to turn around those tests in no more than six months. 2024-07-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 552 WisconsinDNA TestingSexual AssaultWisconsin Crime LabsBen YountJosh KaulDepartment of JusticeSexual assault kitsMurder evidenceJustice delayedWisconsin in focusThe Center SquareEveryday EconomicsBrad Schimel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443052/pennsylvania-state-budget-misses-deadline-already https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443052_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443052_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania State Budget Misses Deadline, Already Three days ahead of schedule, Pennsylvania Senate leadership confirmed the state’s annual spending plan will be turned in late. Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, said Thursday before adjourning session that the upper chamber would not return to Harrisburg until Monday – one day after the budget is due on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk. He struck an optimistic tone that negotiations had come far enough to suggest a deal would come together soon – just not before Sunday. 2024-07-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 275 PennsylvaniaPennsylvania budgetJosh ShapiroJoe Pittmanbudget deadlinestate budgetKristen Smithbudget negotiations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443053/washington-energy-choice-initiative-supporters-turn-in-431000-voter-signatures https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443053_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443053_video_v3.mp4 Washington Energy Choice Initiative Supporters Turn In 431,000 Voter Signatures Backers of Initiative 2066 turned in more than 431,000 signatures Tuesday afternoon to the Secretary of State’s Office in Tumwater with the hope of getting the measure to protect energy choices like natural gas and propane on this November's ballot. The Building Industry Association of Washington, Let’s Go Washington and other partners held two news conferences on Tuesday, one at noon in Redmond and another at 3 p.m. at SOS headquarters to deliver signatures. 2024-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1622 Washington StateWashington energy choiceVoter signaturesNatural gasinitiativeBuilding Industry Association of WashingtonJim WalshBrian HaywoodWashington state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443054/pennsylvania-school-tax-credit-plan-advances https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443054_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443054_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania school tax credit plan advances The Senate Finance Committee debates a proposal to create a new school tax credit on July 3, 2024. 2024-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 PennsylvaniaSchool Tax CreditSenate Finance CommitteePublic EducationPrivate EducationRobert HaywoodJudy WardGreg RothmanNick Miller https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443055/may-pce-data-disinflation-very-much-going-again https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443055_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443055_video_v3.mp4 May PCE Data: Disinflation 'Very Much Going Again' Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the May PCE data on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 635 PCE datadisinflationeconomic trendsFederal Reserveeconomic growthPersonal Consumption Expendituresconsumer spendingwage growthinterest ratesOrphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday Economicslabor market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443056/pritzker-signs-medical-debt-forgiveness-bill-into-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443056_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443056_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker signs medical debt forgiveness bill into law Greg Bishop discusses the back and forth over a law Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Tuesday to use $10 million in taxpayer funds to pay off thousands of Illinoisans medical debt, and delves deeper into a measure Pritzker enacted this week expanding what kinds of shotgun shells can be used for hunting turkey. 2024-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 517 Illinoismedical debtJ.B. Pritzkerdebt forgivenessstate taxpayer fundsIllinois lawturkey huntingshotgun shellsGreg BishopSenate Bill 2767Dan CaulkinsKatrina PetersonIllinois Federation for Outdoor Resources https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443057/pritzker-other-democratic-governors-meeting-with-biden-after-troubling-debate-performance https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443057_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443057_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker, other Democratic governors meeting with Biden after troubling debate performance Greg Bishop discusses Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's plan to join other Democratic governors at the White House today to visit with President Joe Biden. The move comes after Biden's debate performance last week. 2024-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 540 Joe BidenJB PritzkerDemocratic GovernorsDebate PerformancePolitical CampaignsDemocratic Party2024 ElectionWhite HouseRepublican National ConventionCNNHunter BidenKarine Jean-Pierrepolitical debate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443058/illinois-gun-ban-remains-in-place-but-rights-advocates-say-days-are-numbered https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443058_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443058_video_v3.mp4 Illinois’ gun ban remains in place, but rights advocates say days are numbered Greg Bishop shares reaction from both sides of the gun debate after the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to not take the challenges to Illinois' gun ban. 2024-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 767 IllinoisGun BanGun RightsSupreme CourtGun ControlIllinois gun banJustice ThomasHannah HillRobert BevisLaw WeaponsNational Foundationmagazine banassault weapons banIllinois caseKwame Raoul https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443059/families-sue-governor-of-tennessee-and-school-district-over-mass-violence-policy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443059_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443059_video_v3.mp4 Families Sue Governor of Tennessee and School District Over ‘Mass Violence’ Policy Two separate Tennessee families filed a joint federal lawsuit on behalf of their children against Bill Lee, the governor of Tennessee, and the Williamson County Board of Education. The lawsuit claims that on separate occasions, a child from each family (students in the William County School District) was wrongfully arrested, incarcerated and suspended as a result of the district’s interpretation of the new Tennessee statute requiring a “zero tolerance” policy for “threats of mass violence.” The lawsuit claims that “none of the speech attributed to the minor plaintiffs rose to the level of a threat of mass violence or amounted to actions that a reasonable person would conclude could lead to the serious bodily injury, as defined in § 39-11-106, or the death of two (2) or more persons,” which was the definition set forth in the statute. 2024-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 447 Tennessee Governor Bill LeeWilliamson CountyBoard of Educationmass violence policyschool shootingThe Covenant SchoolNashvillezero tolerance policylawsuitBill LeeTennesseejuvenile detentionstudent rightsgun violence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443060/michigan-state-budget-passes-house-in-early-morning-hours https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443060_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443060_video_v3.mp4 Michigan State Budget Passes House in Early-Morning Hours Michigan’s $82.5 billion budget for fiscal year 2025 passed in the House at 4 a.m. on Thursday following hours of debate over spending. With a surplus this past year, the House Democratic majority focused on urban community projects, affordable housing, free community college and a new firearm injury grant. House Republicans argue the budget does not emphasize rural communities, infrastructure or small businesses enough, prioritizing instead corporate programming and liberal policies. 2024-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 317 Michigan BudgetMichigan politicsCenter SquareKam CavittDonny Steeleeconomic forcesEveryday EconomicspodcastHouseBudgetSpendingDemocratsRepublicansUrban CommunitiesAffordable Housing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443061/seattle-city-council-to-vote-on-dollar155b-transportation-levy-over-dollar17b-proposal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443061_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443061_video_v3.mp4 Seattle City Council to vote on $1.55B transportation levy over $1.7B proposal The Select Committee on the 2024 Transportation Levy is recommending a $1.55 billion transportation levy to be presented to Seattle voters in November rather than a $1.7 billion levy. 2024-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 113 Seattle City CouncilTransportation LevyRob SakaTammy J MoralesSara NelsonSeattleTransportation FundingTraffic SafetySeattle Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443062/new-illinois-law-expands-types-of-shotgun-shells-hunters-can-use-on-turkeys https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443062_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443062_video_v3.mp4 New Illinois law expands types of shotgun shells hunters can use on turkeys Josh Witkowski with the Illinois Federation for Outdoor Resources reacts to the enactment of Senate Bill 2767. On the House floor before final passage, state Reps. Patrick Windhorst, R-Metropolis, and Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, discuss the bill. 2024-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 169 Illinoisturkey huntingSenate Bill 2767Josh Witkowski410 shotgunOutdoor ResourceshuntinglegislationPatrick WindhorstHarry Benton https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443063/opponents-call-new-illinois-law-thank-you-gift-to-government-unions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443063_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443063_video_v3.mp4 Opponents call new Illinois law ‘thank-you gift’ to government unions Illinois state Sens. Michael Halpin, D-Rock Island, Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods, and Craig Wilcox, R-McHenry, discuss a measure concerning "Workplace Readiness Week" curriculum for Illinois schools. 2024-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 IllinoisIllinois state senateMichael HalpinDan McConchieCraig WilcoxWorkplace Readiness Weeklabor lawsapprenticeship programslabor historygovernment unions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443064/illinois-officials-react-to-scotus-presidential-immunity-ruling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443064_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443064_video_v3.mp4 Illinois officials react to SCOTUS presidential immunity ruling Greg Bishop reviews some of the reaction from Illinois officials to the ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court in the presidential immunity case. 2024-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 452 Presidential Immunity RulingSupreme CourtDonald TrumpJoe BidenIllinois PoliticsDick DurbinMary MillerJ.B. Pritzker2024 ElectionGov J.B Pritzkersentencinghush money trial https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443065/pritzker-signs-49-bills-impacting-elections-hunting-mobile-park-residents-and-more https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443065_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443065_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker signs 49 bills impacting elections, hunting, mobile park residents and more Greg Bishop reviews some of the 49 bills Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced were enacted Monday. 2024-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 697 IllinoisJB PritzkerIllinois StatehouseGreg BishoplegislationIllinois politicsgun controlmobile home parksvote-by-mailhealthcareauto insuranceLGBTQ affirmation billsSenate Bill 2834House Bill 4488Illinois law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443066/did-higher-for-longer-interest-rates-heat-wave-cool-hiring https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443066_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443066_video_v3.mp4 Did Higher-For-Longer Interest Rates, Heat Wave Cool Hiring? Despite solid wage growth in May, consumers showed some restraint, and inflation continued to moderate. The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCEPI) remained flat month-over-month, down from 0.3% in April. Core PCEPI eased to 0.1% from 0.3% the previous month. Year-over-year, core PCE stands at 2.6%, down from a persistent 2.8% over the past three months. In March, the FOMC dot plot projected core inflation, as measured by PCE, to reach just 2.6% for 2024 alongside a 4% unemployment rate. The unemployment rate has already hit 4%, aligning with the forecast, while core PCE is at 2.6% year-over-year. 2024-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 593 Orphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday Economics Podcastemployment reportwage growthJobless claimshousing startsprivate spendingresidential investmentInstitute for Supply Managementmanufacturingservicespurchasing manager's indexinflationinterest rates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443067/opioid-settlement-spending-across-america https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443067_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443067_video_v3.mp4 Opioid Settlement Spending Across America Join us for a roundtable discussion of the opioid crisis and the spending surrounding it, featuring The Center Square's Anthony Hennen, Cameron Arcand, and Tim Clouser. In this episode, we discuss opioid settlement funds and how states are using them. We explore the differences and similarities in responses to the opioid crisis across America, from Pennsylvania to Washington State to Arizona. We consider the role of law enforcement and treatment efforts in states’ responses. Join us as we discuss opioid settlement funds and how they are being spent. 2024-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1514 opioid settlementsopioid crisisopioid settlement fundsdrug crisisdrug addictionaddiction programsPennsylvaniaArizonaWashingtonfentanylillegal drugspolicetreatment effortsrecovery programhomelessness issue https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443068/california-legislature-bans-schools-notifying-parents-of-gender-change-requests https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443068_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443068_video_v3.mp4 California Legislature Bans Schools Notifying Parents of Gender Change Requests After the California Department of Education issued guidance that schools should not disclose students’ gender-related record change requests to parents, some California school districts adopted rules requiring parents to be notified if their children request to officially change their pronouns, go by a different name, or use facilities or school programs for children of the opposite gender. California Attorney General Rob Bonta responded by supporting lawsuits against these school districts, and the current bill in question, AB 1955. 2024-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 605 California legislatureparental notificationgender changeTransgender StudentsLGBTQ+Assembly Bill 1955Gavin NewsomGender Identityschool policyeducation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443069/new-york-city-department-of-education-workers-lied-about-getting-mandated-covid-vaccine https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443069_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443069_video_v3.mp4 New York City Department of Education Workers Lied About Getting Mandated COVID Vaccine After a report from the NYC Special Commissioner of Investigation (SCI) exposed how some New York City Department of Education employees lied about receiving the COVID vaccine during a mandate for educators, the district said the matter is “under review.” The investigation “substantiated” that 16 current and former employees of New York City's Department of Education knowingly submitted falsified and misleading documents claiming they were in compliance with the district’s vaccine mandate. The investigation found that the employees claimed they all were vaccinated by a pediatric nurse practitioner, Julie DeVuono, who later pleaded guilty to forging and selling Centers for Disease Control Vaccination Record Cards, according to the SCI. 2024-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 532 COVID-19 vaccinevaccine mandatefraudNew York City Department of EducationNew York CityNYC DOEinvestigatorsspecial commissionerEducation in FocusElianna KeroulBrendan ClaryChalkboard News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443070/pritzker-could-sign-reusable-tenant-screening-bill-further-regulating-landlords https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443070_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443070_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker could sign reusable tenant screening bill, further regulating landlords Illinois state Sens. Jil Tracy, R-Quincy, and Sara Feigenholtz, D-Chicago, debate House Bill 4926, a measure impacting whether landlords can charge prospective tenants a screening fee. State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, further discusses the measure in the House. 2024-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 160 Jil TracySara FeigenholtzAnna MoellerIllinoisHouse Bill 4926tenant screeninglandlordslegislationrenting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443071/il-laws-changing-gender-on-out-of-state-birth-certificate-easier-nonprofit-disclosures-required https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443071_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443071_video_v3.mp4 IL laws: Changing gender on out-of-state birth certificate easier; nonprofit disclosures required In the Illinois House, state Reps. Kevin Olickal, D-Skokie, Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, and Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago, discuss House Bill 5507. In the Illinois Senate, state Sens. Adriane Johnson, D-Buffalo Grove, and Jil Tracy, R-Quincy, discuss Senate Bill 2930. 2024-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 266 IllinoisIllinois HouseIllinois SenateHouse Bill 5507Senate Bill 2930Kevin OlickalDan UgasteKelly CassidyAdriane JohnsonJil TracyGender IdentityBirth CertificateNonprofitDisclosure https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443072/recent-us-supreme-court-rulings-could-impact-illinois-gun-laws https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443072_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443072_video_v3.mp4 Recent U.S. Supreme Court Rulings Could Impact Illinois Gun Laws Recent rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court impacting firearms has those in Illinois’ gun control debate declaring their sides are bolstered. In the case Garland v. Cargill, the majority opinion said federal government agencies cannot create laws through rulemaking, as was done with the ATF banning devices that can connect to a semi-automatic rifle to increase the rate of fire. 2024-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1596 Supreme CourtIllinoisGun lawsMichael Madigancorruption caseMigrant crisisJB PritzkerChicagoGun BanATFBump StocksGun RightsGun controlIllinois LawLegal Challenges https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443073/federal-judges-block-bidens-plan-to-end-student-loan-repayments https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443073_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443073_video_v3.mp4 Federal Judges Block Biden’s Plan to End Student Loan Repayments Two federal judges on Monday ruled to block part of President Joe Biden's recent attempt to indefinitely postpone or cancel nearly half a trillion dollars in student loan debt. U.S. District Judge John Ross in Missouri and U.S. District Judge Daniel Crabtree in Kansas issued two separate rulings on Monday after Republican-led states' attorneys general filed a legal challenge to Biden's plan, which would have indefinitely postponed payments for a huge swath of borrowers, likely costing taxpayers about half a trillion dollars. Ross' ruling is a preliminary injunction halting part of Biden's plan until a ruling is made. The issue will likely be appealed and could move up through the courts. 2024-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 507 Joe Bidenstudent loanstudent debteviction moratoriumpolicy changesFranklin News FoundationAtlantic Union Bank https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443074/madison-public-schools-to-ask-for-dollar600m-more-from-taxpayers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443074_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443074_video_v3.mp4 Madison Public Schools to Ask for $600M More From Taxpayers There are questions about the plan from public schools in Madison to raise taxes by more than half-a-billion dollars this fall after the Madison Metropolitan School Board recently approved two tax increase questions for the fall. The $600 million requests come after MMSD got a $350 million tax increase in 2020. Will Flanders, an education expert at the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, said there’s hardly any evidence Madison Metropolitan Schools deserve an extra half-billion dollars. 2024-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 706 taxpayersMadison public schoolsproperty taxesschool levybudget deficitWisconsin electionschool buildings https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443075/more-than-12-million-illegal-border-crossers-since-fiscal-2021 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443075_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443075_video_v3.mp4 More Than 12 Million Illegal Border Crossers Since Fiscal 2021 More than 12 million people have illegally crossed the border into the U.S. since 2021, data obtained and analyzed by The Center Square show. That includes the more than 241,000 apprehensions of illegal border crossers in May. The total number who’ve illegally entered the U.S. nationwide in fiscal 2024 through May is more than 2.2 million, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection data. The majority of illegal border crossers are overwhelmingly single adults. In fiscal 2024 through May, they totaled over 1.35 million. 2024-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 615 illegal immigrationborder controlborder crisisJoe BidenDonald Trumpimmigration policynorthern bordersouthern borderGreg AbbottBethany BlankleyHigh PerformanceSofasReclinersAshley FurnitureHome Furnishings https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443076/broader-telemedicine-access-coming-to-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443076_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443076_video_v3.mp4 Broader Telemedicine Access Coming to Pennsylvania Insurance coverage for telemedicine will soon be the rule, not the exception, in Pennsylvania. A bill headed to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk requires insurers, both public and private, to cover services rendered virtually. Doing so, supporters say, means more people can access healthcare – even if they live hours from the nearest hospital, can’t drive to a doctor’s office or find child care. Senate Bill 739 makes good on a longtime commitment from state lawmakers to modernize telemedicine access after the pandemic made it a routine form of care. 2024-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 486 Pennsylvaniatelemedicinehealthcare accessrural areashospitalshealthcare policyUPMCPenn StatePenn MedicineAnthony HannonKristen Smith https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443077/california-legislature-bans-schools-notifying-parents-of-gender-change-requests https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443077_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443077_video_v3.mp4 California Legislature Bans Schools Notifying Parents of Gender Change Requests The California legislature erupted in chaos before it passed a ban on parental notification for gender change requests from TK-12 students. If signed by the governor, the bill would render moot the parental notification policies that have been adopted by many California school districts. After the California Department of Education issued guidance that schools should not disclose students’ gender-related record change requests to parents, some California school districts adopted rules requiring parents to be notified if their children request to officially change their pronouns, go by a different name, or use facilities or school programs for children of the opposite gender. California Attorney General Rob Bonta responded by supporting lawsuits against these school districts, and the current bill in question, AB 1955. 2024-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 599 Gender Change RequestsCalifornia LegislatureGavin NewsomCalifornia PoliticsCaliforniaProposition 47James Gallagherenvironmental lawLoudon CountyAtlantic Union BankFire Rescue SystemCaptain CrunchCrunch Berries https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443078/new-illinois-laws-and-taxes-begin-july-1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443078_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443078_video_v3.mp4 New Illinois laws and taxes begin July 1 Greg Bishop reviews some of the new laws and taxes taking effect today in the state of Illinois. 2024-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 332 Greg BishopIllinois LawsIllinois budgetGas TaxDriver's licenseMinimum wageFreelance workerJB PritzkerAlexi GiannouliasIllinoisnews https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443079/pritzker-enacts-laws-allowing-gender-changes-to-birth-certificates-requiring-nonprofit-disclosures https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443079_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443079_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker enacts laws allowing gender changes to birth certificates, requiring nonprofit disclosures Greg Bishop reviews the debate around two new laws Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted Sunday; one to lowering barriers for someone to work at changing their gender on their birth certificate and another to require certain nonprofits to disclose the demographics of their board members. 2024-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 531 JB PritzkerIllinoisIllinois governorbirth certificatesgender changeNonprofit organizationsDemographic reportingGrantsDemographics disclosureLGBTQ affirming https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443080/illinois-state-senator-urges-for-policy-changes-as-state-continues-to-lose-population-income https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443080_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443080_video_v3.mp4 Illinois state Senator urges for policy changes as state continues to lose population, income Greg Bishop shares comments from Illinois state Sen. Andrew Chesney about the state's continued population decline and loss of adjusted gross income to other states. 2024-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 480 IllinoisAndrew Chesneypopulation lossIllinois politicstax cutsstate policiesGreg Bishoppopulation declineeconomic improvementIRS DataJB PritzkerInternal Revenue ServiceIllinois In Focus Daily https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443081/california-governor-newsom-touts-crime-drop-local-data-less-rosy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443081_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443081_video_v3.mp4 California Governor Newsom Touts Crime Drop, Local Data Less Rosy In his State of the State pre-recorded video address, California Governor Gavin Newsom continued to repeat claims about greater than 30% declines in crime in the Bay Area that seem to face challenges from local crime data. Newsom devoted much of the video to national politics, drawing a sharp comparison between safety in Republican states compared to California, before going into further detail on supposed improvements in California crime statistics. 2024-06-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 648 Gavin NewsomCaliforniaCrime RateCrime statisticsBudget DeficitState of the StateSan FranciscoOaklandProperty crimeCalifornia PoliticsJoe BidenDonald TrumpRepublican statesConsumer ProtectionCredit Card Rewards https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443082/has-the-stock-market-been-too-hot https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443082_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443082_video_v3.mp4 Has the Stock Market Been ‘Too Hot’? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the overall performance of the stock market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-06-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 569 Stock MarketEconomic TrendsAIBig TechNvidiaS&P 500Interest RatesConsumer SpendingMicrosoftTech StocksFinancial CrisisEveryday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443083/some-question-use-of-illinois-tax-dollars-for-violence-intervention-jobs-programs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443083_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443083_video_v3.mp4 Some question use of Illinois tax dollars for violence intervention, jobs programs Greg Bishop shares reaction from Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski about the plan to use $180 million in taxpayer funds for the coming fiscal year on violence intervention and youth summer jobs programs. 2024-06-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 615 Illinois budgetTax moneyViolence interventionYouth employmentGreg BishopTed DabrowskiJB PritzkerChicagoviolent crimegun violenceviolent intervention programsyouth jobs programCenter SquareIllinois in FocusThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443084/irs-data-shows-illinois-losing-87000-people-around-dollar10-billion-in-income https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443084_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443084_video_v3.mp4 IRS data shows Illinois losing 87,000 people, around $10 billion in income Greg Bishop reviews some of the recent data from the IRS showing income tax return migration flows out of Illinois. 2024-06-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 828 IllinoisPopulation declineIRS dataMigration dataJ.B. PritzkerGreg BishopState OutflowState InflowCensus Datatax dollarsAmerican Community Surveytax moneyChris MillerUS CensusInternal Revenue Service https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443085/illinois-officials-react-to-presidential-debate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443085_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443085_video_v3.mp4 Illinois officials react to presidential debate Greg Bishop reviews some of the reaction from Illinois Democrats and Republicans to Thursday evening's presidential debate between incumbent President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. 2024-06-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 611 Presidential DebateDonald TrumpJoe BidenIllinois politicspolitical reactionsJB PritzkerTammy DuckworthDemocratic Party of IllinoisIllinois Republican PartyGreg Bishopsocial mediadebate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443086/biden-trump-spar-over-inflation-border-more-in-first-presidential-debate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443086_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443086_video_v3.mp4 Biden, Trump Spar Over Inflation, Border, More in First Presidential Debate President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump grappled over inflation, illegal immigration, abortion and more during the first debate of this election cycle Thursday night in Atlanta. A Quinnipiac poll released the day before the debate shows Trump with a 49%-45% lead over Biden, showing Biden needed to turn the tide Thursday night. But throughout the debate, Biden showed moments of murmuring, blank stares, trailing off in his responses, or seeming to lose his train of thought. “I really don’t know what he said at the end of that sentence,” Trump said early in the debate. “I really don’t think he knows what he said either.” 2024-06-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 612 Joe BidenDonald TrumpPresidential Debate2024 electionElection processInflationBorder securityMental fitnessMedia coverageCenter SquareAmerica in FocusDan McCalebCenterSquare.compodcastsubscribe https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443087/abortion-to-become-human-right-in-illinois-if-pritzker-signs-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443087_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443087_video_v3.mp4 Abortion to become human right in Illinois if Pritzker signs bill Illinois state Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, state Sen. Jil Tracy, R-Quincy, state Sen. Laura Fine, D-Glenview, and state Rep. Patrick Windhorst, R-Metropolis, discuss House Bill 4867 that declares the public policy of Illinois is that a person has freedom from unlawful discrimination in making reproductive health decisions. 2024-06-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 121 IllinoisAbortionHouse Bill 4867Anna MoellerJil TracyLaura FinePatrick WindhorstReproductive RightsHuman Rights ActPregnancyFertilityContraceptionSterilization https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443088/initiative-to-repeal-cap-and-trade-may-already-be-lowering-carbon-auction-prices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443088_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443088_video_v3.mp4 Initiative to Repeal Cap-And-Trade May Already Be Lowering Carbon Auction Prices A choice available to voters on the November ballot could already be saving them money at the pump. This November, voters in Washington state will have the final say on Initiative 2117, which would repeal the Climate Commitment Act and prohibit state agencies from implementing a cap-and-trade program. However, there is some evidence that I-2117 may already be impacting the price of carbon credits, given a major decrease in the price of carbon credits during this year’s first two auctions as compared to last year’s auctions. 2024-06-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1747 initiative 2117Climate Commitment ActCap-And-Tradecarbon auctionWashington stategas pricescarbon credit auctionCarbon Auction PricesEnvironmental ProtectionJay InsleeJim WalshDavid ReichertCarlene JohnsonJason RantzRepublican Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443089/priebus-milwaukee-rnc-funding-solid https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443089_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443089_video_v3.mp4 Priebus: Milwaukee RNC Funding ‘Solid’ There aren’t any fears about running short on money for Milwaukee’s Republican National Convention. Former Wisconsin Republican Party Chairman, and current chairman of the RNC Host Committee, Reince Priebus said Tuesday the “money is solid” for next month’s convention. 2024-06-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 609 Reince PriebusRepublican National ConventionMilwaukeeMilwaukee WisconsinRepublican Partypolitical eventeconomic impactWisconsinCenter SquareWisconsin in FocusAtlantic Union BankAshley FurnitureJD DavidsonBen Yountlocal community https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443090/carbon-capture-storage-rules-moving-quickly https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443090_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443090_video_v3.mp4 Carbon Capture, Storage Rules Moving Quickly Regulatory framework for a carbon capture and storage network in Pennsylvania slid through a House committee on Tuesday without discussion or objection. The Senate-authored legislation would also act as a guidepost for two hydrogen hubs under development within the state in the coming decade as part of the Biden administration’s broader energy transition plan. The idea is to store future emissions to prevent their release into the atmosphere. However, the economic potential of doing so isn’t clearly understood yet. 2024-06-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 485 Carbon CaptureCarbon StoragePennsylvaniaHydrogen HubsNatural GasPennsylvania LegislationAtlantic Union BankKristen SmithAnthony HennenEnergy Transition https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443091/michigan-court-overturns-24-hour-abortion-waiting-period https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443091_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443091_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Court Overturns 24-Hour Abortion Waiting Period Two years after Roe v. Wade was overturned, a Michigan court blocked the state’s required 24-hour waiting period before an abortion. Michigan Court of Claims Judge Sima Patel ruled the requirement infringes on the state’s constitutional right to abortion, which was approved by voters in November 2022. The ruling also stops the state from mandating certain information be given before the procedure, saying it can be coercive. 2024-06-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 289 Michigan CourtSima Patelabortion rightsconstitutional rightreproductive rightswaiting period https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443092/pritzker-could-enact-law-limiting-illinois-hotels-from-using-single-use-plastics https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443092_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443092_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker could enact law limiting Illinois hotels from using single-use plastics Illinois state Sens. Laura Fine, D-Glenview, Steve McClure, R-Springfield, and state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, discuss a measure limiting hotels from having single use plastic bottles. 2024-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 133 Illinoissingle-use plasticshotel industryenvironmental policyLaura FineKam BucknerSteve McClureIllinois SenateIllinois House of Representatives https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443093/mu-poll-wisconsinites-worried-about-state-economy-fewer-living-comfortably https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443093_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443093_video_v3.mp4 MU Poll: Wisconsinites Worried About State Economy, Fewer Living Comfortably Most voters in Wisconsin say they are struggling or just getting by, and more than half don’t think the state’s economy is in great shape. The latest Marquette Law School Poll asked voters in the state about both the state’s economy and their personal finances. 2024-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 526 Marquette Law School PollWisconsin EconomyNational EconomyCharles Franklineconomic outlookgovernment spendingliving comfortablyfamily financesCOVID-19 impactvoter concernsstatewide economicspolitical election https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443094/some-question-effectiveness-of-violence-intervention-jobs-programs-in-state-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443094_video_v3.mp4 Some question effectiveness of violence intervention, jobs programs in state budget Separately, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski and state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, talk about tax dollars for violence intervention and youth summer jobs programs. 2024-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 218 J.B. PritzkerTed DabrowskiJehan Gordon-Boothviolence interventionjobs programsIllinois budgetIllinoisgovernment spendingtax dollarsviolent crime https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443095/fast-action-sought-in-pennsylvania-on-220-page-marijuana-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443095_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443095_video_v3.mp4 Fast Action Sought in Pennsylvania on 220-Page Marijuana Bill Pennsylvania legislators pushing a bipartisan bill to legalize recreational marijuana warn that, without action, neighboring states will supply the drug — and carry away the tax revenue. Reps. Aaron Kaufer, R-Luzerne, and Emily Kinkead, D-Bellevue, will soon introduce their legalization bill, written to closely overlap with a Senate proposal. They want to move fast. 2024-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 338 Pennsylvaniarecreational marijuanalegalizationstate tax revenueAaron KaufferEmily Kinkeadmarijuana billlegal market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443096/lawmaker-warns-bill-on-pritzkers-desk-could-increase-frivolous-discrimination-suits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443096_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443096_video_v3.mp4 Lawmaker warns bill on Pritzker's desk could increase frivolous discrimination suits Illinois state Reps. Will Guzzardi, D-Chicago, and Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, discuss House Bill 2161 that seeks to prevent discrimination by an employer based on an employee’s family responsibilities. 2024-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 217 IllinoisWill GuzzardiDan UgasteHouse Bill 2161discriminationemployment lawfamily responsibilitiesstate representativeIllinois Human Rights Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443097/chicago-officials-discuss-tactics-to-combat-crime https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443097_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443097_video_v3.mp4 Chicago officials discuss tactics to combat crime Greg Bishop reviews a discussion Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling about efforts to combat crime in the Windy City. 2024-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 629 Brandon JohnsonLarry SnellingChicagoChicago PoliceChicago crimeCrime statisticsChicago Police Department911 callsPolice Response TimeViolent CrimeThe Center SquareCommunity SafetyGreg BishopIllinois Newsnews website https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443098/grants-announced-to-help-illinois-police-combat-carjackings https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443098_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443098_video_v3.mp4 Grants announced to help Illinois police combat carjackings Greg Bishop reviews Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias' announcement of $11 million in grants to law enforcement across the state to combat carjackings. 2024-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 473 IllinoisChicagocarjackingsAlexi GiannouliasIllinois State Policelicense plate readermotor vehicle theftcrimeCar theftsSecretary of StateCar insuranceInsurance policyBrendan KellyLicense plate readingConstitutional rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443099/scotus-bribery-decision-expected-to-impact-madigan-comed-4-cases https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443099_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443099_video_v3.mp4 SCOTUS bribery decision expected to impact Madigan, ComEd 4 cases Greg Bishop reviews Wednesday's ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court narrowing the federal bribery statute and how that is expected to impact the corruption cases against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and the ComEd Four. 2024-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 637 IllinoisSupreme CourtMichael MadiganComEdfederal bribery statuteSnyder casecorruptionfederal briberyComEd FourSnyder rulingquid pro quoGreg Bishopfederal bribery lawstate lawslegislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443100/michigan-house-to-vote-on-election-crime-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443100_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443100_video_v3.mp4 Michigan House to Vote on Election Crime Bill The Michigan House of Representatives is set to vote on legislation that supporters say will protect the state’s elections from bad actors. House Bill 5551, sponsored by Rep. Noah Arbit, D-West Bloomfield, would amend the Michigan Election Law to prohibit individuals convicted of election-related crimes from serving on the board of state or county canvassers, which certify the election results. Michigan Election Law already prohibits those convicted of election crimes from serving as election inspectors at precincts. 2024-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 241 MichiganMichigan HouseElection LawNoah ArbitHouse Bill 5551Election crime https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443101/michigan-sos-roundtable-strategizes-how-to-woo-young-voters-to-the-polls https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443101_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443101_video_v3.mp4 Michigan SOS Roundtable Strategizes How to Woo Young Voters to the Polls In an effort to boost voter turnout, the state of Michigan plans to bring politics to schools, workplaces and social media. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson played host to a roundtable earlier this week to discuss solutions to voter turnout gaps among young Michiganders. Compared to the rest of the nation, Michigan boasted a higher turnout of voters aged 18-29 in the 2022 midterm election. Yet, nearly 60% of active registered voters in that age group did not cast a ballot in 2022, according to Michigan Department of State data and national surveys on youth voter turnout. 2024-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 286 MichiganJocelyn BensonMichigan Department of StateVoter TurnoutYoung VotersMichigan PoliticsMidterm ElectionVotingGet Out The Vote https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443102/pritzker-touts-targeted-tax-breaks-amidst-illinois-being-named-least-tax-friendly-state https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443102_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443102_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker touts targeted tax breaks amidst Illinois being named least ‘tax friendly’ state Separately, state Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer, R-Murrayville, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, and state Rep. Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, discuss a measure expanding tax credits for various industries in the state. Pritzker signed House Bill 5005 Wednesday. 2024-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 214 J.B. PritzkerC.D. DavidsmeyerDan UgasteIllinoisTax breaksTax creditsHouse Bill 5005Small businessesJob creationEconomic growthCorporate investment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443103/trending-economic-data-around-home-ownership https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443103_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443103_video_v3.mp4 Trending Economic Data Around Home Ownership Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the trending data around home ownership on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 677 homeownershipeconomic datamortgage rateshousing affordabilityhome pricesinterest ratesmonthly paymentshome equitydown paymentzoning lawshousing developmentChris KrugOrphe DivounguyThe Center Squareeconomic trends https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443104/scotus-bribery-ruling-expected-to-impact-madigan-comed-four-cases https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443104_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443104_video_v3.mp4 SCOTUS bribery ruling expected to impact Madigan, ComEd Four cases Saint Xavier University Professor David Parker discusses the outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Snyder v. U.S. that deals with the federal bribery statutes and what kind of impact that could have on the upcoming trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and a possible retrial of the ComEd Four. 2024-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 156 Snyder v. U.S.Michael MadiganComEd FourbriberySupreme Court rulingIllinoisDavid Parkerfederal bribery statutesSaint Xavier Universitytrial https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443105/recent-death-highlights-deplorable-conditions-at-stateville-correctional-center https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443105_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443105_video_v3.mp4 Recent death highlights deplorable conditions at Stateville Correctional Center Separately, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer, R-Murrayville, discuss planned closures of two Illinois state prisons. 2024-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 171 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisStateville Correctional CenterPrison ReformPrison ClosureC.D. DavidsmeyerIllinois State PrisonsCorrectional SystemPrison Conditions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443106/illinois-to-spend-dollar185-million-on-violence-prevention-summer-jobs-programs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443106_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443106_video_v3.mp4 Illinois to spend $185 million on violence prevention, summer jobs programs Greg Bishop reviews the recent announcement from the U.S. Surgeon General about gun violence and shares comments from a gun rights group and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker who discusses spending taxpayer resources on violence intervention. 2024-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 614 gun violenceUS Surgeon GeneralJ.B. PritzkerIllinoisviolence preventionyouth summer jobspublic health concerngun controlSecond Amendmentcommunity investmentearly interventionDepartment of Human Servicesfirearm violenceVivek Murthypublic health crisis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443107/measure-expanding-tax-credits-criticized-for-not-addressing-illinois-business-climate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443107_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443107_video_v3.mp4 Measure expanding tax credits criticized for not addressing Illinois’ business climate Greg Bishop reviews comments Gov. J.B. Pritzker made about a bill he signed creating a new state agency Tuesday and previews a measure expanding tax credits he’s expected to sign Wednesday. 2024-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 606 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerIllinois Governmentbusiness tax creditIllinois economyGreg BishopIllinois legislaturesmall businesseseconomic developmentState AgencyBill signingIllinois House Bill 5005 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443108/illinois-increases-dollar1-billion-in-taxes-beginning-july-1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443108_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443108_video_v3.mp4 Illinois increases $1 billion in taxes beginning July 1 Greg Bishop talks with Dylan Sharkey from Illinois Policy about a slew of tax increases coming to Illinoisans beginning July 1. 2024-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 629 IllinoisTaxesIllinois budgetIllinois economyIllinois gas taxIllinois taxpayersgas taxesproperty taxesgaming taxesstate budgetsports bettingIllinois Policy InstituteGreg BishopDylan SharkeyPritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443109/more-taxpayer-funded-chicago-migrant-shelters-announced https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443109_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443109_video_v3.mp4 More taxpayer-funded Chicago migrant shelters announced Greg Bishop reviews the Pritzker administration’s announcement of additional migrant shelters in Chicago to house 2,000 people. Taxpayers are expected to cover $182 million in the coming fiscal year for such facilities. 2024-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 291 Greg BishopJ.B. PritzkerChicagomigrant shelterstaxpayer fundedIllinoismigrant crisisstate governmentCook Countynew arrivals https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443110/kentucky-continuous-improvement-summit-keynote-speakers-history-raises-questions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443110_video_v3.mp4 Kentucky Continuous Improvement Summit: Keynote Speaker's History Raises Questions A former Buffalo Public Schools principal accused of manipulating grades in the New York district has been chosen to be the keynote speaker at a continuous improvement summit held by the Kentucky Department of Education. Teachers say while Marck Abraham was principal at McKinley High School, he reportedly pressured them to change student grades, calling into question the method he outlines in his book about how he raised the graduation rate for Black male students. An event page for the 2024 Kentucky Continuous Improvement Summit sponsored by the Kentucky Department of Education and accreditation company Cognia says it will provide professional development to school leaders. 2024-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 449 education summitKentucky DepartmentCogniaprofessional developmenteducationschool leadersMark Abrahamgraduation ratesallegationsgrading practicesKentuckyTeachers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443111/pritzker-enacts-new-state-agency-some-worry-has-unknown-taxpayer-cost https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443111_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443111_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker enacts new state agency some worry has unknown taxpayer cost Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Tuesday signs a measure creating a new state agency called the Illinois Department of Early Childhood. In the House, before Senate Bill 1 passed, state Reps. Blaine Wilhour, R-Beecher City, and Steven Reick, R-Woodstock, share their concerns. 2024-06-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 99 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisEarly Childhood EducationBlaine WilhourSteven ReickTaxpayersIllinois Department of Early ChildhoodGovernment AgencyState Agency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443112/presidential-debate-economic-topics-to-watch-for https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443112_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443112_video_v3.mp4 Presidential Debate: Economic Topics to Watch For Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss what economic topic to expect from the presidential debate this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-06-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 618 Presidential DebateEconomic PolicyJoe BidenDonald Trumpeconomic policytax cutsaffordable healthcareEveryday EconomicsOrphe DivounguyChris KrugUnemployment RateRising CostHousing SupplyCenter Squareeconomic topics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443113/how-will-recent-scotus-ruling-impact-illinois-red-flag-laws https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443113_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443113_video_v3.mp4 How will recent SCOTUS ruling impact Illinois' red flag laws? Greg Bishop reviews some of the comments from both sides of the gun control debate concerning red flag laws in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court Rahimi decision. He also shares a conversation with Illinois State Rifle Association lobbyist Ed Sullivan. 2024-06-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 703 Illinois gun lawsRed flag lawsEd SullivanIllinois State Rifle AssociationSupreme Court ruling2nd amendmentIllinoisgun lawsUS Supreme CourtfirearmsMaura HirschauerIllinois legislaturebump stockDonald TrumpATF https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443114/pritzker-to-enact-new-state-agency-focused-on-early-childhood-development https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443114_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443114_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker to enact new state agency focused on early childhood development Greg Bishop overviews a measure to create a new state agency Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to sign Tuesday. The measure creates the Illinois Department of Early Childhood. 2024-06-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 560 IllinoisJB Pritzkerearly childhoodstate agencystate governmentIllinois state governmentlegislation impactingIllinois BillsIllinois SenateKimberly LightfordTom BennettIllinois state repStephen ReickWill Davisgovernment agency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443115/what-does-research-say-about-edmentum-online-course-effectiveness https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443115_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443115_video_v3.mp4 What Does Research Say About Edmentum Online Course Effectiveness? Researchers who analyzed an Algebra I online credit recovery course from Edmentum say it failed to challenge students, was vulnerable to cheating via Google searches and reused the same test questions. In a new paper that is under peer review, researchers at Vanderbilt University and Georgia State University have quantified how virtual credit recovery classes, which are often provided to students who have previously failed a course, are easily manipulated, reuse questions and fail to engage students at a higher level. After Chalkboard reported on the analysis of Edmentum’s online credit recovery course, the company responded that assessment results show its courseware is effective at boosting student knowledge and that it prioritizes academic integrity. 2024-06-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 633 Edmentumonline coursescredit recoveryAlgebra 1research studyassessment scoreacademic integritytest questionsVanderbiltGeorgia State Universitydata securitydata integrityonline courseEducation in Focussensitive data https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443116/could-bond-yields-mortgage-rates-ease-further-this-week https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443116_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443116_video_v3.mp4 Could Bond Yields, Mortgage Rates Ease Further This Week? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss whether bond yields and mortgage rates may ease further this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-06-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 539 Everyday EconomicsBond YieldsMortgage RatesUS EconomyInflation DataFederal ReserveEconomic TrendsOrphe DivounguyChris KrugMonetary PolicyUnemployment RateLabor DemandRetail SalesJob OpeningsPCE price index https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443117/glued-to-their-cell-phones-la-public-schools-to-implement-ban-over-concerns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443117_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443117_video_v3.mp4 ‘Glued to Their Cell Phones:’ LA Public Schools to Implement Ban Over Concerns The Los Angeles Unified School District Board voted on a resolution Tuesday to revise its 2011 school cell phone policy to ban phones for students during school hours with few caveats. After a board vote, it chose to approve the resolution, 5-2, with board members George McKenna and Scott Schmerelson voting against the decision to begin banning phones during the entire school day. The board’s resolution says that “within 120 days, the Los Angeles Unified School District shall develop and present to the public at a board meeting updated cell phone and social media policies to prohibit student use of cell phones and social media platforms district-wide during the entire school day.” 2024-06-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 525 LA Public SchoolsLos Angeles Unifiedcell phone banschool cellphonecellphone policyLos Angelesacademic performancemental healthphysical healthschool policyLA Unified SchoolEducation in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443118/biden-and-trump-debate-preview https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443118_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443118_video_v3.mp4 Biden & Trump Debate Preview This 2024 election cycle has seen several major developments in recent weeks as the nation barrels toward November. At the end of May, a jury in New York found former President Donald Trump guilty of 34 counts related to his alleged hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. Polling since that verdict, though, shows the conviction has not hurt Trump’s chances against Biden. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll released last week shows Trump with a two point lead over Biden. The current Real Clear Politics average of recent polls shows Trump with a 0.8 point lead. 2024-06-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 647 Joe BidenDonald TrumpPresidential debateElection debateBiden Trump debateelection 2024US politicsBidenTrumpdebate previewSports bettingFanduelNBA ActionJake TapperCNN moderators https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443119/steil-wisconsin-republicans-must-play-by-election-rules-as-written https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443119_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443119_video_v3.mp4 Steil: Wisconsin Republicans Must Play by Election Rules as Written One of Wisconsin’s Republican congressmen who is in one of the state’s competitive districts says Republicans have to be willing to go as far as Democrats to win the 2024 elections. Congressman Bryan Steil said on News Talk 1130 WISN that Republicans have to turn out their votes this November. To do that, he said, the party has to embrace every tool that’s available. “You got to play by the rules as they're written. So, where Wisconsin law allows us to vote early, to vote absentee, to do other things to turn out the conservative vote, we got to play by the rules as they're written if you want to win,” Steil said. 2024-06-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 481 WisconsinElectionCampaignWisconsin ElectionsElection IntegrityVoter ConfidenceDonald TrumpAbsentee VotingRNCJoe BidenLGBTQ+Pride Month https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443120/gop-leadership-decries-alleged-retaliation-against-hunter-biden-whistleblowers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443120_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443120_video_v3.mp4 GOP Leadership Decries Alleged Retaliation Against Hunter Biden Whistleblowers A coalition of leading Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives is raising concerns about allegations that the Internal Revenue Service has retaliated against whistleblowers. IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler came forward and testified before Congress last year that the Biden administration mishandled the investigation into the alleged tax misdeeds of Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden’s son. The whistleblowers testified before Congress, as the Center Square previously reported, that Hunter received special treatment. Hunter Biden faces pending tax charges. 2024-06-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 352 GOP LeadershipHunter BidenIRSBiden WhistleblowersMike JohnsonDepartment of JusticeAmerica in FocusGOP House leaders https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443121/some-worry-about-doing-too-much-to-make-hydrogen-hubs-work https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443121_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443121_video_v3.mp4 Some Worry About Doing ‘Too Much’ to Make Hydrogen Hubs Work Getting away from fossil fuels due to concerns about climate change has been a rallying cry for creating hydrogen hubs in Pennsylvania. But how to do it — and whether it’s possible — are open questions. “The concern with hydrogen production is it can be done the wrong way, which could serve to perpetuate fossil fuel use,” said Rep. Greg Vitali, D-Havertown, during a House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee hearing on Monday. “Or, happily, it could be done the right way, which will make it a legitimate tool to attack climate change.” 2024-06-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 421 hydrogen hubsPennsylvania politicsclimate changefossil fuelsPennsylvaniaFederal RegulationsPermitting ReviewsEconomic Boom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443122/soar-struggles-to-take-flight-amid-house-republicans-criticism https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443122_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443122_video_v3.mp4 SOAR Struggles to Take Flight Amid House Republicans’ Criticism SOAR is taking a fall against House Republican scrutiny, with numerous amendments preventing the package from leaving the House Economic Development Committee. The Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve Fund, first introduced in 2021 as a means of keeping business in Michigan, has faced recent backlash from both sides of the aisle for its high spending and lack of results. Governor Gretchen Whitmer is looking to right these wrongs with a rebranding of SOAR to the Make it in Michigan Fund, which would use $250 million toward “community investments.” Some Democrats want more extensive changes, as seen with pending House bills 5768-5770, which focus on public transport, housing, and an additional mobility trust fund. 2024-06-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 213 SOARGretchen WhitmerMichiganEconomic DevelopmentRepublican PartyMichigan House of RepresentativesCommunity InvestmentsMake it in Michigan FundJohn RothDavid Martin https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443123/ago-draws-criticism-for-advising-sos-on-ballot-issue-involving-ag-ferguson https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443123_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443123_video_v3.mp4 AGO Draws Criticism for Advising SOS on Ballot Issue Involving AG Ferguson The Washington State Attorney General’s Office has drawn criticism for providing legal advice to the Secretary of State’s Office regarding a request by Attorney General Bob Ferguson through his campaign attorney to alter the order of candidates on the November election ballot. Last month, two men also named Robert Ferguson filed to run for governor. State election laws has the order of candidates listed on the ballot to be chosen at random. Both Robert Fergusons would have appeared above Attorney General Ferguson on the ballot. 2024-06-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1585 Bob FergusonAttorney GeneralSecretary of StateSteve HobbsConflict of InterestBallot IssueLegal AdviceWashington StateAttorney General FergusonEthics ComplaintGubernatorialWashington Attorney GeneralAG FergusonBallot issueRobert McKenna https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443124/san-francisco-faces-dollar3-billion-deficit-over-next-4-years-but-still-gives-raises https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443124_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443124_video_v3.mp4 San Francisco Faces $3 Billion Deficit Over Next 4 Years, but Still Gives Raises The city of San Francisco is projecting a cumulative $3 billion deficit in its general fund from 2024-25 through 2027-28. The city agreed to raises in union contracts shortly after those projections that resulted in salary and benefits costs that were greater that those used to project the deficits. Mayor London Breed’s proposed budget for 2024-25 and 2025-26 was included in the June 21 agenda for the city’s Budget and Appropriations Committee. The final budget will be voted on Aug. 1. 2024-06-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 418 San FranciscoBudget deficitCity employeeBusiness taxesPublic protectionSchool districtTom Gantzerbudget allocationshomelessnesslow-income assistanceaffordable housinggross receipts taxpayroll tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443125/data-expert-illinois-government-bloat-is-unsustainable-for-taxpayers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443125_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443125_video_v3.mp4 Data Expert: Illinois Government ‘Bloat’ Is Unsustainable for Taxpayers More than 140,000 Illinois government-sector workers and retirees received more than $100,000 in annual compensation in 2023, according to a new report from Wirepoints. Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski said Illinois residents are forced to pay among the nation’s highest property taxes, and one of the highest tax burdens overall, to fund the $100,000-plus government salaries and pensions of the public sector. Dabrowski explained how taxpayers paying these large salaries for a growing number of government workers is unsustainable. 2024-06-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1532 IllinoisTed DabrowskiWirepointstaxpayersIllinois governmentpensionsalarypublic sectorState Governmentgovernment workerJ.B. PritzkerState legislaturegovernmentOpen The Booksprivate sector https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443126/biden-announces-widespread-amnesty-plan-for-illegal-immigrants https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443126_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443126_video_v3.mp4 Biden Announces Widespread Amnesty Plan for Illegal Immigrants President Joe Biden announced a new plan on Tuesday that will fast track a path to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals who’ve been living in the country illegally for more than 10 years and married a U.S. citizen. He also expanded protections for DACA recipients, according to several reports. In a statement issued by the White House, the president blamed Republicans in Congress for not securing the border and fixing the "broken immigration system." 2024-06-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 551 Joe BidenAmnesty Planillegal immigrationimmigration policyCenter SquareCasey HarperimmigrationDonald TrumpImmigration PolicyIllegal ImmigrationBorder SecurityExecutive ActionUnited StatesVoter Perception https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443127/wisconsin-monitoring-bird-flu-in-animals-ahead-of-summer-fair-season https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443127_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443127_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Monitoring Bird Flu in Animals Ahead of Summer Fair Season Wisconsin’s public health managers don’t want the bird flu to ruin fair season this summer. The state’s Department of Health Services and Department of Agriculture announced plans to monitor fairs across the state this year for the bird flu. 2024-06-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 502 bird fluavian influenzaWisconsin State Fairanimal healthfair seasondairy cowsyoung farmersAngie MaxtedBenjamin YountTom HoutpWisconsin https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443128/shapiro-sees-real-power-in-the-dirt-of-aliquippa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443128_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443128_video_v3.mp4 Shapiro Sees ‘Real Power in the Dirt’ of Aliquippa Announcing a manufacturing expansion in Beaver County, Gov. Josh Shapiro argued for his model of economic growth and made a call for compromise to pass the state budget. The governor came to Aliquippa to celebrate a $40 million investment by Versatex, a building materials supplier, to build a 97,000-square-foot facility — doubling its manufacturing capacity and creating 80 new jobs. On top of the $40 million, Versatex will receive about $3.3 million in state loans and grants. The governor has argued for investing in a handful of key economic sectors to grow the commonwealth and getting more sites prepared for major investments. 2024-06-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 450 Josh ShapiroPennsylvaniamanufacturingbusiness expansioneconomic growthPennsylvania economyBusiness permitsEconomic developmentBusiness taxesAliquippaBeaver County https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443129/lawmakers-say-mps-troubles-costing-their-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443129_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443129_video_v3.mp4 Lawmakers Say MPS Troubles Costing Their Schools Lawmakers at the Wisconsin Capitol say Milwaukee Public School’s financial crisis will cost their schools as well. Republican Rep. Jerry O’Connor, R-Fond du Lac, said MPS’ recently approved property tax increase will shift the way that state school aid dollars are spent. “Under Wisconsin’s equalization aid formula, state tax dollars are distributed to school districts inversely based on property value per student, aiming to ‘equalize’ aid. This formula is expenditure-based, meaning that as Milwaukee increases its expenditures, it receives a larger share of state aid regardless of property tax ‘wealth,’” O’Connor said. 2024-06-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 333 Wisconsin in FocusMilwaukee Public Schoolsschool fundingtax increase referendumJerry O'ConnorTony Everseducation reformBenjamin YountJD DavidsonBarb DietrichNick Kelly https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443130/pennsylvanias-education-reform-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443130_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443130_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania’s Education Reform Recap Both legislative chambers left town this week after advancing sweeping educational reforms likely to wind up – in some form – woven into the state budget due June 30. While the plans don’t necessarily clash, Senate and House leaders do. The ideological strife will boil down to the estimated return on investment. 2024-06-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 389 PennsylvaniaEducation Reformbudgetfunding formulaJosh Shapirostate surplustax reform planAnthony HannonKristen SmithCommonwealth CourtHigher Education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443131/michigan-offers-money-for-dairy-farms-blighted-by-bird-flu https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443131_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443131_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Offers Money for Dairy Farms Blighted by Bird Flu Michigan farms affected by the rise in bird flu cases are now eligible for financial assistance but at a cost. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has determined 20 Michigan dairy farms are eligible for up to $28,000 each, so long as they assist in researching the H5N1 avian influenza virus. Since first detected in March, 24 cow herds have been infected, alongside three Michigan farmers, making it the state with the highest cattle and human cases in the country. 2024-06-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 296 Michigandairy farmsbird flufinancial assistanceH5N1 avian influenza virusCarly MoranMichigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Developmentinfectionpsoriasispsoriatic arthritis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443132/household-debt-climbs-to-dollar177-trillion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443132_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443132_video_v3.mp4 Household Debt Climbs to $17.7 Trillion Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss household debt and credit on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-06-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 678 household debtcredit card debtauto loansAmerican economyFederal ReserveChris KrugOrphe DivounguyInterest RatesinflationConsumer DebtRentersMillennialsGen Zfinancecredit card rewards https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443133/bipartisan-effort-fights-against-real-estate-deed-fraud https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443133_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443133_video_v3.mp4 Bipartisan Effort Fights Against Real Estate Deed Fraud Two bills looking to fight against deed fraud have passed the Michigan House with bipartisan support. If successful in a Senate vote, HB 5598 and 5599 would enforce a new 10-year felony for anyone who tries to falsify information on a property deed, such as ownership or a forged signature. The bills would also allow registrar employees to submit fraudulent documents to a county prosecutor for analysis. 2024-06-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 215 Michiganreal estatedeed fraudKen BortonHB 5598HB 5599Wayne CountyDawn Isonproperty crime https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443134/is-the-housing-market-going-to-crash https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443134_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443134_video_v3.mp4 Is the Housing Market Going to Crash? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss whether the housing market is going to crash on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-06-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 617 Housing MarketReal EstateMortgage RatesEconomic AnalysisMarket TrendsHome BuildersZillowPrice CutsInventory IncreaseHome SalesHome equityBuying opportunityMarket analysisMarket rebalancingTexas real estate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443135/biden-admins-title-ix-rules-were-halted-in-another-six-states https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443135_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443135_video_v3.mp4 Biden Admin’s Title IX Rules Were Halted in Another Six States A federal judge has struck down the Biden administration’s rule expanding the definition of Title IX to include gender identity in six states, the latest in a salvo of legal challenges against the changes intended to protect LGBTQ+ students in recent days. Monday’s injunction from the United States District Court in the Eastern District of Kentucky prevents the Department of Education from implementing its proposed rulemaking ahead of its Aug. 1 effective date in Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Virginia and West Virginia. The court said in its ruling Monday that the state of Tennessee is likely to prevail in its lawsuit and that the new rule is not in line with the intent of the 1972 funding statute to protect educational opportunities for women in education settings and violates the Constitution. 2024-06-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 527 Title IXBiden AdministrationGender IdentityEducationLawsuitsDepartment of EducationTransgender StudentsKentuckyTennesseeOhioIndianaVirginiaWest Virginia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443136/hiv-drug-company-cdc-funded-chicago-public-schools-lgbtq-event https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443136_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443136_video_v3.mp4 HIV Drug Company, CDC Funded Chicago Public Schools’ LGBTQ+ Event Chicago Public Schools used over $47,000 in federal funds for an event “to learn about and celebrate the galaxies of gender, sexuality and love” which taught 10-to-18 year old students how to be activists and reminded them they do not need to ask their parents before changing their name or pronouns at school. A portion of the district’s 2024 Galaxy Summit was sponsored by a HIV pharmaceutical company called Viiv Healthcare, which CPS said paid $9,000 for a catered lunch for students. The company, however, says it sponsored more than just the lunch of the March 2 event and provided resources to students. 2024-06-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 622 Chicago Public SchoolsLGBTQ+ eventGalaxy SummitHIV treatmentViv HealthcareCDC grantschool fundingstudent resourcesparental consentLGBTQ+Durbin MarshallComcast Xfinityhigh-speed internetcredit card billcredit card rewards https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443137/despite-tiktok-policy-users-still-offer-cheating-services-to-students https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443137_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443137_video_v3.mp4 Despite TikTok Policy, Users Still Offer Cheating Services to Students Video platform TikTok has said that videos and accounts that promote online courseware cheating violate its policy governing frauds and scams, but reporting the videos doesn’t seem to have an effect and at least one removed account has returned. Last month, Chalkboard flagged two accounts that appear to violate TikTok’s policy on frauds and scams, which the company previously said governs accounts promoting cheating services to students using online classes. They are still operating and offering to help students complete their work. 2024-06-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 304 TikTokCheatingOnline CoursesEducational FraudBrendan ClairChalkboard NewsSocial Media PolicyContent Moderation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443138/disinflation-resumes-as-savings-dwindle https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443138_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443138_video_v3.mp4 Disinflation Resumes as Savings Dwindle Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss disinflation is resuming as the consumer runs out of savings on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-06-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 481 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyConsumer Price IndexProducer Price Indexinterest ratesinflation datainflation easingwage growthmortgage ratesprice stabilitylabor marketFreddie Mac https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443139/convictions-fail-to-sink-trumps-campaign https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443139_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443139_video_v3.mp4 Convictions Fail to Sink Trump’s Campaign A New York jury convicted former President Donald Trump on 34 felony counts last week, but so far it seems to have done little to dampen Trump's electoral hopes. The conviction naturally raised the question of whether they would topple Trump’s 2024 White House bid. For now, the answer appears to be no. 2024-06-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 629 Donald TrumpJoe Biden2024 electionPresidential Electionvoter pollsKamala HarrisRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyConvictionInflationImmigrationPolitical landscapeElection YearBorder SecurityGavin Newsom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443140/reformers-demand-legislative-action-on-plan-to-change-wisconsin-test-score-designations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443140_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443140_video_v3.mp4 Reformers Demand Legislative Action on Plan to Change Wisconsin Test Score Designations There are calls for hearings and action at the Wisconsin Capitol after the state’s public school managers announced a plan to change student reading and math scores. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction recently updated the asset-based performance levels that are used to see how well students are reading, writing and doing math. Kids who are thriving in reading, writing and math will continue to be rated in the advanced category. But the other terms for performance are changing. That means the current proficient rating will change to meeting. The current basic rating will change to approaching. And the current below basic will change to developing. 2024-06-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 642 Wisconsin educationtest score designationsDepartment of Public InstructionWisconsinpublic educationstate legislatureMilwaukeeWisconsin in Focusracial learning gapBen YaunQuinton KleibonJD DavidsonDurbin MarshallCredit CardCash back https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443141/san-francisco-opens-citys-first-dollar5-million-taxpayer-funded-free-food-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443141_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443141_video_v3.mp4 San Francisco Opens City’s First $5 Million Taxpayer-Funded Free Food ‘Market' San Francisco opened its first $5.5 million free food “market”, where approved residents can show a benefits eligibility card, put what they want in their carts, check out to keep track of outgoing inventory, and leave without paying. The Bayview-Hunters Point facility aims to be a food pantry alternative that replicates the supermarket experience in an area where many grocery stores have come but few have remained due to high crime. The 4000-square foot District 10 Market is the first of San Francisco’s food empowerment “markets” funded by the San Francisco’s Human Services Agency. Eligible individuals receive a Costo-like benefits card that allows use of the facility once per month. 2024-06-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 521 San Franciscofood marketfood empowermentCaliforniaretail theftcrime rateslarceny theftmotor vehicle theftsCenter SquaresDavid MastioKenneth SchruppMatt RossCalifornia in Focuspodcast https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443142/upcoming-economic-news-to-look-out-for https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443142_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443142_video_v3.mp4 Upcoming Economic News to Look Out For Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss what to look at for the week ahead on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-06-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 610 Economic NewsInflation DataFederal ReserveRate CutConsumer SpendingCPIOrphe DivounguyChris Krugtreasury yieldsstock markethousing startsmortgage ratesMarket OpportunitiesEveryday EconomicsJune 14th https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443143/los-angeles-da-george-gascon-sits-on-15000-unfiled-cases-as-robberies-skyrocket https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443143_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443143_video_v3.mp4 Los Angeles DA George Gascon Sits on 15,000 Unfiled Cases as Robberies Skyrocket As homicides and robberies continue to rise, Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon has created a backlog of 15,000 unfiled criminal cases, leading to concerns that unprosecuted criminals in the zero-bail county are able to stay on the streets and keep committing new crimes without any consequences. While LAPD did not respond to a public records request on updated crime data by the time of publication as the department adopts a new crime reporting system, a LAPD public information officer told The Center Square there were 438 gunshot victims and homicides are up 11%, robberies up 17.6%, motor vehicle theft up 5.2%, and burglaries up 2.4% year-over-year for January 1 through June 1 of 2024 compared to 2023. 2024-06-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 493 Los AngelesGeorge Gasconcrime rateszero bailcriminal prosecutionCalifornia lawtheft related offensesshopliftingstreet takeoversCalifornia Prop 47criminal threats https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443144/gop-celebrates-court-decision-regarding-voter-signature-verification https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443144_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443144_video_v3.mp4 GOP Celebrates Court Decision Regarding Voter Signature Verification In what Republicans are calling a win for election integrity, the Michigan Court of Claims ruled election clerks cannot initially presume voter signatures are valid. The decision struck down Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s second attempt in 2023 to adjust signature verification requirements, even after the court ruled in 2021 that those changes were invalid. The December 2023 guidance manual issued by Benson to help polling clerks stated “voter signatures are entitled to an initial presumption of validity.” 2024-06-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 196 MichiganCourt of Claimsvoter signatureelection integrityJocelyn BensonMichigan Republican PartyPete HoekstraAnn Bollinabsentee ballotelection law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443145/jury-finds-hunter-biden-guilty-in-delaware-gun-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443145_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443145_video_v3.mp4 Jury Finds Hunter Biden Guilty in Delaware Gun Case A Delaware jury convicted President Joe Biden's son of gun charges on Tuesday, marking the first-ever criminal conviction of a president's son. Special counsel David Weiss indicted Hunter Biden in September 2023 in federal court in Delaware on three counts tied to the possession of a gun while using drugs. Two of the counts involve allegations that he allegedly lied on a form attesting that he was not using illegal drugs when he bought a .38 Special Colt Cobra revolver in October 2018. The third count alleges that he possessed a firearm while using illicit drugs. 2024-06-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 707 Hunter BidenJoe BidenDonald TrumpDelawaregun casecriminal chargesimpeachment inquiry https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443146/law-banning-child-marriages-in-washington-state-now-in-effect https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443146_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443146_video_v3.mp4 Law Banning Child Marriages in Washington State Now in Effect Washington is now the 11th state in the country to ban child marriages via a new law that went into effect on June 6 that makes it illegal for anyone under 18 to get married. House Bill 1455, passed by the Legislature this session and signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee in March, took effect on June 6. Prior to the new law, Washington was one of five states with no age requirement to marry. In those other states, children of any age can be legally married with permission from a judge, and 17-year-olds only need parental permission. 2024-06-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1620 child marriageWashington statenew lawfamily lawhuman traffickingmarriage certificateWashington in FocusCole LauterbachCarline Johnsonarranged marriagesJeff Holychild marriage lawState of the CountyKing CountyHomelessness https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443147/plans-to-raze-and-replace-stateville-prison-get-public-hearing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443147_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443147_video_v3.mp4 Plans to Raze and Replace Stateville Prison Get Public Hearing The state is moving ahead with plans to tear down and reconstruct Stateville Correctional Center in Will County. The facility was built in 1925, but conditions were described as “decrepit, unsafe and inhumane” by the prison watchdog group John Howard Association. During a Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability meeting Tuesday night in Joliet, Department of Corrections Acting Director Latoya Hughes said Stateville is too far gone to be repaired. 2024-06-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1623 Stateville PrisonIllinoisJB PritzkerIllinois Department of CorrectionsPrison ClosingGovernment ForecastingTax IncreasesStatevillePrison JobsDarin LaHoodIllinois BudgetAFSCMEGreg BishopLogan Correctional FacilityGrocery Tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443148/uw-president-promises-new-focus-on-free-speech-civil-dialogue https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443148_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443148_video_v3.mp4 UW President Promises New Focus on Free Speech, Civil Dialogue The new free speech lessons for the University of Wisconsin’s next freshman class will not just be about speaking your mind. UW President Jay Rothman told regents during meeting in Milwaukee he is planning a new curriculum for new students about both sides of the right to freedom of speech. “This fall, all incoming freshmen students will learn more about freedom of expression and about the rights and responsibilities associated with the First Amendment,” Rothman said. “This provides the foundation for any subsequent discussion and debate on a number of possibly contentious topics.” 2024-06-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 648 University of WisconsinJay RothmanFree speechCivil dialogueCampus protestscivil discoursecollege campuspolitical viewslistening skills https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443149/pennsylvania-charter-schools-hit-hard-in-proposed-funding-formula https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443149_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443149_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Charter Schools Hit Hard in Proposed Funding Formula A bill altering the state’s public school funding formula passed the lower chamber Monday, spawning both fanfare and consternation among lawmakers. While supporters call the plan a victory for students held back by economic disparities, critics point out that 64 of the bill’s 87 pages focus on cutting financial support and tightening regulations for charter schools to save money. Dr. Anne Clark, CEO of the Pennsylvania Coalition for Public Charter Schools, scoffed at a provision that caps tuition paid by districts to $8,000 per student and stringent regulations that she deems misleading and unnecessary. 2024-06-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 528 Pennsylvania schoolspublic school fundingcharter schoolsschool fundingPennsylvaniaEliana KnoedelKristen SmithCap'n Crunchcrunch berriesMetamucildaily fiberfiberCaptain Crunchcerealnutrition https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443150/milwaukee-parents-activists-launch-school-board-recall https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443150_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443150_video_v3.mp4 Milwaukee Parents, Activists Launch School Board Recall There is now a recall effort to replace Milwaukee’s school board. A group of parents and activists said they are looking to recall half of MPS’ board of directors, including President Marva Herndon, Vice President Jilly Gokalgandhi, Erica Siemsen and Missy Zomber. Tamika Johnson, who spoke for the group, said those four mislead Milwaukee voters about April’s quarter-billion dollar MPS referendum and failed to tell parents and taxpayers about the persistent financial problems inside Milwaukee’s school district. 2024-06-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 694 MilwaukeeMilwaukee Public SchoolsRecall ElectionSchool boardEducationWisconsinrecallMilwaukee public schoolsvoterWisconsin in FocusBen YountDepartment of Public InstructionScott WalkerRobin Voss https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443151/dozens-of-black-pastors-ask-shapiro-to-embrace-school-choice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443151_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443151_video_v3.mp4 Dozens of Black Pastors Ask Shapiro to Embrace School Choice More than 50 religious leaders sent an open letter on Tuesday to Gov. Josh Shapiro asking him to support school choice and educational freedom. Black Pastors United for Education, the nonprofit group, urged Shapiro to “make education a non-partisan issue, boldly dismiss the politics that prevent progress, and comprehensively fund and secure educational freedom and opportunity.” The open letter comes as Jay-Z announced his support for school vouchers in Pennsylvania and House Democrats passed a bill to rework the student funding formula that would hit charter schools hard. 2024-06-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 353 Josh Shapiroschool choiceBlack Pastors United for EducationPennsylvania educationLifeline scholarshipseducation fundingKristen SmithAnthony Hinnineducation compromisetraditional educationwrap-around services https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443152/opposition-to-logan-prison-closure-fills-gym-as-commission-considers-recommendations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443152_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443152_video_v3.mp4 Opposition to Logan prison closure fills gym as commission considers recommendations Illinois state Rep. Bill Hauter, R-Morton, Deputy Director of AFSCME Council 31 Michael Newman, state Sen. Sally Turner, R-Beason, and Illinois Department of Corrections Acting Director Latoya Hughes during Thursday's COGFA hearing in Lincoln about the planned closure of the Logan Correctional Center. 2024-06-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 216 IllinoisLogan Correctional CenterBill HauterSally TurnerLatoya HughesPrison ClosureCOGFA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443153/taxpayer-subsidized-medical-debt-relief-program-ready-for-pritzkers-desk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443153_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443153_video_v3.mp4 Taxpayer-subsidized medical debt relief program ready for Pritzker’s desk Illinois state Reps. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago, Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, and Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, discuss a medical debt relief program ready to be sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker. 2024-06-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 96 Illinoismedical debtKelly CassidyDan CaulkinsBrad HalbrookJ.B. Pritzkerhealthcaregrant fundsfederal poverty level https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443154/whitmer-requests-fema-assistance-following-may-tornadoes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443154_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443154_video_v3.mp4 Whitmer Requests FEMA Assistance Following May Tornadoes Southwestern Michigan impacted by recent storms might be given a federal disaster declaration. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants President Joe Biden to issue a Major Disaster Declaration for four Michigan counties after the multiple tornadoes earlier this month. While Branch, Cass, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties have all received state disaster support, and preliminary estimates suggest a need for federal financial assistance. 2024-06-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 252 Gretchen WhitmerJoe BidenFEMAMichiganTornadoesDisaster DeclarationFederal Financial AssistanceState Disaster SupportSevere WeatherSouthwestern Michigan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443155/freedom-caucus-demands-action-on-illegal-immigration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443155_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443155_video_v3.mp4 Freedom Caucus Demands Action on Illegal Immigration A small group of Michigan lawmakers want to crack down on illegal immigration. The Michigan House Freedom Caucus introduced a five-bill package and a resolution recently seeking to criminalize inaction on illegal immigration. State Reps. Neil Friske, R-Charlevoix; Steve Carra, R-Three Rivers; Matt Maddock, R-Milford and James DeSana, R-Ash Township announced the package. 2024-06-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 135 MichiganMichigan House Freedom CaucusIllegal ImmigrationNeil FriskeSteve CarraMatt MaddockJames DeSanaImmigration LawFederal GovernmentDeportationRadical Protesters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443156/more-landlord-mandates-could-be-signed-by-pritzker https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443156_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443156_video_v3.mp4 More landlord mandates could be signed by Pritzker Illinois state Reps. Patrick Windhorst, R-Metropolis, Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, and Travis Weaver, R-Edwards, discuss Senate Bill 2601, which requires landlords to disclose if a property is in a flood zone. The measure awaits action from Gov. J.B. Pritzker. 2024-06-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 Patrick WindhorstAbdelnasser RashidTravis WeaverIllinoisJ.B. PritzkerSenate Bill 2601flood zonelandlordlegislationflood disclosureIllinois government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443157/chicago-mayor-defends-campaign-spending-dollar30k-on-hair-makeup https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443157_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443157_video_v3.mp4 Chicago mayor defends campaign spending $30K on hair, makeup Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is defending spending a reported $30,000 on hair and makeup from his campaign coffers. 2024-06-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 146 Brandon JohnsonChicago Mayorcampaign spendingpolitical committeesmall businessesblack businessesminority ownedwomen owned https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443158/illinois-chamber-of-commerce-explains-position-on-measures-headed-for-pritzkers-desk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443158_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443158_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Chamber of Commerce explains position on measures headed for Pritzker's desk Illinois state Reps. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, Ann Williams, D-Chicago, Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, and Marcus Evans, D-Chicago, discuss separate bills impacting biometric information, and workplace meetings. 2024-06-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 226 IllinoisIllinois legislaturebiometric informationworkplace meetingsGov. Pritzkerworker protectionreligious expressionJeff KeicherAnn WilliamsDan UgasteMarcus Evans https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443159/is-the-housing-market-tide-turning https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443159_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443159_video_v3.mp4 Is the Housing Market Tide Turning? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the housing market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-06-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 572 housing marketmortgageshome valuesmortgage ratesreal estate marketOrphe DivounguyChris Krugsquare footagelot pricessmaller homesjustworkssmall businessarthritis treatmentpsoriatic arthritis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443160/election-2024-campaigns-and-convictions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443160_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443160_video_v3.mp4 Election 2024: Campaigns and Convictions Join us for a roundtable discussion of the presidential campaigns and recent related convictions, featuring The Center Square's Executive editor Dan McCaleb, Investigative reporter Brett Rowland, and Washington D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper. In this episode, we discuss the latest on former President Trump’s conviction in the New York hush money case as well as the conviction of President Biden’s son, Hunter. We explore how these legal issues are impacting the campaigns of both candidates. We consider what these could mean for the presumptive nominees going into November. Join us as we discuss the 2024 election and the unprecedented developments that continue to unfold. 2024-06-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1605 Election 2024Donald TrumpJoe Bidenpresidential campaignsconvictionspolitical prosecutionlegal challengespolitical newsHunter Bidenindictmentelection interferencecampaignsRepublican nomineehush moneyNew York City https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443161/plans-to-raze-and-replace-stateville-prison-gets-public-hearing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443161_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443161_video_v3.mp4 Plans to raze and replace Stateville prison gets public hearing Illinois state Sen. Don DeWitte, R-St. Charles, and Illinois Department of Corrections Acting Director Latoya Hughes discuss the plans to close Stateville Correctional Facility during Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability hearing Tuesday night in Joliet 2024-06-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 159 Stateville Correctional FacilityIllinois Department of CorrectionsDon DeWitteLatoya HughesStatevillePrisonIllinoisInmate Reentry Programs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443162/bill-eliminating-ils-grocery-tax-gives-local-government-more-taxing-authority https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443162_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443162_video_v3.mp4 Bill eliminating IL’s grocery tax gives local government more taxing authority Separately, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, state Reps. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, and Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, D-Hillside, and state Rep. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport, discuss the elimination of the state grocery tax while letting local governments increase sales taxes. 2024-06-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 157 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerGrocery TaxSales TaxTaxing AuthorityLocal GovernmentHB3144Illinois House of Representatives https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443163/one-person-filed-5590-sex-discrimination-complaints-to-ed-dept-in-2023 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443163_video_v3.mp4 One Person Filed 5,590 Sex Discrimination Complaints to Ed Dept in 2023 The Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights said in a report that over two-thirds of all Title IX complaints came from one individual as it seeks to increase its staff for the next fiscal year. The branch of the education agency that enforces federal funding statutes tied to civil rights legislation said 5,590 out of 8,151 complaints related to alleged sex discrimination came from one person, continuing a consistent trend where an individual has filed thousands of cases every year. According to the annual report to the president and secretary of education, the OCR said that it had seen the largest number of complaints ever during the 2023 fiscal year (FY). 2024-06-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 615 Sex DiscriminationTitle IXOffice of Civil RightsEducation Departmentcivil rights complaintsEducation in Focusfederal statutesCatherine Lhamonfiscal yearbudget requestsBrendan ClaryEliana KurentelOCRDepartment of Educationcompliance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443164/state-superintendent-tells-wa-school-districts-to-ignore-parents-bill-of-rights-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443164_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443164_video_v3.mp4 State Superintendent Tells WA School Districts to Ignore Parents Bill of Rights Law A new parents bill of rights took effect Thursday in Washington, but State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal is telling school districts to ignore it. The measure approved by lawmakers back in March was introduced by a voter initiative. Supporters said it was a way to ensure parents don’t feel left out of their child’s education and, among other things, have access to medical or counseling records if children are questioning gender identity or sexual orientation. 2024-06-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 670 parents bill of rights lawWashington stateState Superintendentparental rightsstudent rightseducation lawinclusive curriculumACLUEducation in FocusEllianna KerrnodelBrendan Clarey https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443165/lawmakers-call-illinois-tax-breaks-for-corporations-counterproductive https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443165_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443165_video_v3.mp4 Lawmakers call Illinois tax breaks for corporations 'counterproductive' Illinois state Reps. C.D. Davidsmeyer, R-Murrayville, Dave Vella, D-Loves Park, and Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, debate the impacts of House Bill 5005, which gives tax incentives to certain industries like electric vehicle manufacturers, quantum computing companies and semiconductor manufacturers. Separately, Gov. J.B. Pritzker addresses the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce. 2024-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 147 Illinoistax breaksHouse Bill 5005J.B. Pritzkerelectric vehiclequantum computingsemiconductorsmall businessestax incentivescorporate tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443166/this-weeks-inflation-report-could-forecast-interest-rate-cuts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443166_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443166_video_v3.mp4 This Week’s Inflation Report Could Forecast Interest Rate Cuts Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss whether core inflation continued to ease, or has disinflation stalled in May on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 637 Inflation ReportInterest Rate CutsEveryday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyinflation reportinterest rateconsumer price indexlabor marketcredit card rewardsWalmartTargetDurbin Marshall Credit Card billcashbacktravel points https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443167/slated-candidates-get-win-after-pritzker-signed-election-law-deemed-unconstitutional https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443167_video_v3.mp4 Slated Candidates Get Win After Pritzker-Signed Election Law Deemed Unconstitutional A Sangamon County Circuit Court judge made a temporary injunction permanent, finding that enforcing a recently signed law that eliminates “slating” for General Assembly races in the 2024 election is unconstitutional. Last month, the Illinois General Assembly gutted and replaced a child welfare bill with changes to election law. They prohibited the slating of candidates for the November general election ballot if that candidate did not run in the March primary. Within three days of the idea surfacing and passing both chambers, Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted the measure. 2024-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1508 Illinois NewsIllinois PoliticsJB Pritzkerelection lawIllinoiselectionState lawThe Center SquareIllinois in FocusIllinois state budgettaxpayer dollarsIllinois budgettax increasesGreg BishopDan McCaleb https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443168/washingtonians-hope-for-safer-streets-on-eve-of-police-pursuit-law-change https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443168_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443168_video_v3.mp4 Washingtonians Hope for Safer Streets on Eve of Police Pursuit Law Change Beginning Thursday, June 6, law enforcement officers in Washington can once again pursue someone if they have reasonable suspicion that person has violated any law. Lawmakers amended the stricter policy after a voter initiative was submitted to the legislature and was adopted into law earlier this year. The 2021 law that significantly restricted police came as part of a package of reforms which Republicans and law enforcement say gave criminals the upper hand and led to huge spikes in crime. 2024-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1531 police pursuitlaw enforcementWashington in Focuspolice pursuit lawvehicle theftState legislationOlympia WashingtonPolitical landscapeSpokaneSeattleAnn DavisonLawmakersCrimePierce CountyJim Ferrell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443169/after-conviction-trump-draws-crowd-in-phoenix-heat https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443169_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443169_video_v3.mp4 After Conviction, Trump Draws Crowd in Phoenix Heat Former President Donald Trump has kicked off a western U.S. campaign tour, stopping in Phoenix on Thursday. Though the rally was held indoors at the Dream City Church, the heat outside of the event sent several people to the hospital, according to multiple news reports. The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning until Friday night for the Phoenix area, noting highs reaching near 110 degrees later in the day. Like previous events held at the church, Thursday's event, which was held by Trump-allied Turning Point Action, was expected to draw upward of 3,000 people. 2024-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 520 Donald TrumpJoe Biden2024 electioncampaign rallycriminal convictionpolitical analysisswing statesU.S. Supreme CourtPresidential electionJanuary 6thStormy DanielsRepublican convention https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443170/jobs-report-strong-but-job-market-shows-signs-of-loosening https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443170_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443170_video_v3.mp4 Jobs Report: Strong, but Job Market Shows Signs of Loosening Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the latest jobs report on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 532 jobs reportjob marketlabor marketunemployment ratewage growthinflationfederal reserveinterest rateseconomic reportjob openingsChris KrugOrphe Divounguystock marketlabor forceFederal Reserve https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443171/zoning-restrictions-debated-in-committee-hearing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443171_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443171_video_v3.mp4 Zoning Restrictions Debated in Committee Hearing When questions on land use arise in the General Assembly, Pennsylvania politicians play a game of role reversal. Republicans, generally quicker to defend the free market, stand up for local government control, while Democrats tell of the virtues of the market at work and the dangers of government heavy-handedness. So it was in the House Local Government Committee hearing on Wednesday as Democratic Rep. Josh Siegel, D-Allentown, proposed the removal of zoning restrictions and Republican Reps. Jack Rader, R-Effort, and R. Lee James, R-Seneca, defended the power of zoning officials. 2024-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 534 Pennsylvania in FocusZoning restrictionsLand use regulationsGeneral AssemblyAnthony HannonJosh SiegelRepresentative RaiderHousing shortagescommittee hearinglocal zoninglocal controlPennsylvaniahousing shortagestate government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443172/wisconsin-ag-charges-former-trump-aides-in-alternate-electors-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443172_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443172_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin AG Charges Former Trump Aides in Alternate Electors Case None of the Republicans who signed on as one of former President Donald Trump’s Wisconsin electors is being charged in a new fraud case, but three former Trump advisers are. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced forgery charges Tuesday against attorneys Jim Troupis and Kenneth Chesebro. Kaul also filed charges against former Trump campaign aide Michael Roman, who was also indicted in Georgia. 2024-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 629 WisconsinDonald Trumpalternate electorsfraud caseWisconsin AGelection fraudWisconsin electionpolitical opponents2020 electionJosh Kaulvoter fraudMichael RomanJim TroupisKenneth Chesebroforgery https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443173/is-gavin-newsom-right-that-california-is-1-in-fortune-500-companies-it-depends https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443173_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443173_video_v3.mp4 Is Gavin Newsom Right That California Is #1 in Fortune 500 Companies? It Depends California, the largest state in the nation, finally ranks as the nation’s top home of valuable Fortune 500 companies after a 10 year hiatus. Due to the state’s vast population, however, its standing erodes when evaluating states’ numbers of Fortune 500 companies per capita. 2024-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 401 Gavin NewsomFortune 500Californiabusiness climatestate deficitminimum wagejob lossRubiosBlaze Pizza$25 minimum wagehealthcare workers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443174/newsom-expedited-reservoir-project-passes-major-legal-hurdle-under-new-authority https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443174_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443174_video_v3.mp4 Newsom-Expedited Reservoir Project Passes Major Legal Hurdle Under New Authority One hundred forty-eight days after California Governor Gavin Newsom used new executive authority to expedite infrastructure projects, a court cleared a major hurdle to construction of California’s first major reservoir in decades. In 2023, California passed State Bill 149, which granted the governor the authority to require courts to rule on projects’ environmental impact reports within 270 days. Under the California Environmental Quality Act, EIR cases can be used to hold up projects nearly indefinitely if courts continue to find issues with a project’s EIR. 2024-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 278 Gavin NewsomCaliforniaReservoir projectEnvironmental Quality ActState Bill 149Infrastructure projectsWater storage https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443175/biden-announces-border-security-measures-five-months-ahead-of-election https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443175_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443175_video_v3.mp4 Biden Announces ‘Border Security’ Measures Five Months Ahead of Election President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced what he dubbed a border security plan – five months ahead of the November election and after at least 11 million foreign nationals illegally entered the country since his inauguration. At a news conference at the White House, Biden said, “I’ve come here to do what Republicans in Congress have failed to do, take the necessary steps to secure our border. … Today, I’m moving past Republican obstruction and using executive authorities available to me as president to do what I can on my own to address the border.” The president said that foreign nationals illegally entering the country between ports of entry would be barred from receiving asylum. 2024-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 458 Joe Bidenborder crisisRepublican partyimmigration policieselection yearasylum seekersborder securityports of entryDonald Trumppolitical coverGreg Abbottborder controlTexas borderOperation Lone Starvoter trust https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443176/group-urges-michigan-dems-to-support-minimum-wage-increase https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443176_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443176_video_v3.mp4 Group Urges Michigan Dems to Support Minimum Wage Increase One Fair Wage isn't giving up on a higher minimum wage in Michigan, despite an October ruling that ended a chance to get the question before voters in 2024. Instead, the group is banking on a court case and lawmakers to push the state's non-tipped minimum wage eventually to $15 an hour. 2024-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 181 minimum wageone fair wagemichigandemocratic partysaruj jayaraman2024 electionstate canassersgretchen whitmerraising minimum wagepaid sick leave https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443177/whitmer-announces-transportation-startup-contest https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443177_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443177_video_v3.mp4 Whitmer Announces Transportation Startup Contest Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently announced a new “PitchMI” competition, where startups will compete for $100,000 in the style of the television show “Shark Tank.” The state will partner with other organizations to award the best pitch on improving transportation. Details on applying are expected soon. 2024-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 156 Gretchen WhitmerMichiganTransportationStartupPitchMICompetitionMichigan governmentTransportation Startup Contest https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443178/thompson-mps-needs-to-be-split-up-or-taken-over https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443178_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443178_video_v3.mp4 Thompson: MPS Needs to Be Split Up or Taken Over Wisconsin’s former governor says Milwaukee Public Schools must be “saved” for the students. Former Republican Gov. Tommy Thompson told a crowd at the Milwaukee Press Club on Wednesday that there is a clear emergency in Milwaukee schools, and he said he’s “damn serious” about solving it. Thompson said he pushed for school choice in Wisconsin in the 1990s because of the poor performance of Milwaukee Public Schools, and he said MPS is not much different today. 2024-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 538 Tommy ThompsonMilwaukee Public SchoolsSchool fundingPublic educationSchool policyWisconsin in Focusschool districtstate aideducation improvementproperty taxKeith Posley https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443179/legislators-lambaste-game-commission-over-transparency-paper-checks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443179_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443179_video_v3.mp4 Legislators Lambaste Game Commission Over Transparency, Paper Checks After months of criticism, House legislators grilled leaders of the Pennsylvania Game Commission over the independent agency’s internal processes, stewardship of its assets, and whether improvement has been made since an audit revealed a litany of issues in 2019. The Game Commission has faced weeks of criticism since former Executive Director Bryan Burhans resigned after his business relationships with several Game Commission employees came to light. Steve Smith, Game Commission executive director since May, said better communication was his top priority. 2024-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 386 PennsylvaniaPennsylvania Game CommissionLegislatorstransparencypaper checksAnthony HennenDavid GustafsonDavid MaloneyJoe HohensteinLexus RXcloud navigationtechnology https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443180/bill-allowing-permanent-nursing-home-mail-in-voting-awaits-pritzkers-signature https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443180_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443180_video_v3.mp4 Bill allowing permanent nursing home mail in voting awaits Pritzker's signature Illinois state Reps. Patrick Windhorst, R-Metropolis, Maurice West, D-Rockford, and Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, discuss changes to Illinois election law. 2024-06-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 101 Illinoisstate representativenursing homemail-in votingelection lawpatrick windhorstMaurice WestDan CaulkinsIllinois legislationVoting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443181/union-backed-illinois-measure-limiting-business-meetings-called-unconstitutional https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443181_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443181_video_v3.mp4 Union-backed Illinois measure limiting business meetings called unconstitutional State Sens. Robert Peters, D-Chicago, Jil Tracey, R-Quincy, and Jason Plummer, R-Edwardsville, discuss a union-backed measure prohibiting employers holding so-called captive audience meetings for their employees 2024-06-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 Robert PetersJil TraceyJason PlummerIllinoisIllinois SenateUnionLabor UnionsLabor LawEmployment LawCaptive Audience MeetingsBusiness Meeting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443182/bill-charges-illinois-battery-producers-to-implement-recycling-programs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443182_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443182_video_v3.mp4 Bill charges Illinois battery producers to implement recycling programs Illinois state Reps. Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, and Patrick Windhorst, R-Harrisburg, discuss a measure mandating battery producers pay a $100,000 annual fee to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency so the agency can create battery collection sites for disposal or recycling is ready to be sent to the governor. 2024-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 270 Brad HalbrookSharon ChungPatrick WindhorstIllinois EPAbattery recyclingbattery collectionenvironmental protectionrecycling programslegislative processbattery producers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443183/bill-removes-mandated-report-to-law-enforcement-of-positive-drug-tests-in-newborns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443183_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443183_video_v3.mp4 Bill removes mandated report to law enforcement of positive drug tests in newborns Illinois state Sens. Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, Cristina Castro, D-Elgin, and Steve McClure, R-Springfield, debate a measure to lift the mandate for the state's child welfare agency to report positive toxicology results of newborns to law enforcement. 2024-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 211 Illinoisstate senatorslegislationchild welfaredrug testingnewbornschild abusesubstance abuseChapin RoseCristina CastroSteve McClureIllinois Adoption Actjuvenile court act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443184/largest-state-budget-in-illinois-history-signed-despite-bipartisan-calls-for-cuts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443184_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443184_video_v3.mp4 Largest state budget in Illinois history signed despite bipartisan calls for cuts Separately, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Senate Minority Leader John Curran, R-Downers Grove, and state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, discuss the Illinois state budget. 2024-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 147 IllinoisJ.B. Pritzkerstate budgetIllinois budgetJohn CurranFred Crespogovernment spendingeconomic opportunity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443185/washington-republicans-protest-court-ordered-redistricting-plan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443185_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443185_video_v3.mp4 Washington Republicans protest court-ordered redistricting plan Washington Republicans gathered outside of the U.S. courthouse in Downtown Seattle to protest a recent court-ordered redistricting plan. 2024-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 149 Washington StateRedistrictingRepublican PartyNikki TorresRaul GarciaSeattleUS CourthouseVoting Rights ActLatino LeadershipMaia EspinozaWashington Republicans https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443186/bill-allows-illinois-local-government-to-get-loans-from-state-climate-bank https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443186_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443186_video_v3.mp4 Bill allows Illinois local government to get loans from state climate bank Illinois state Sens. Don DeWitte, R-St. Charles, and Rachel Ventura, D-Joliet, discuss a measure ready to be sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker to allow local governments to apply for loans through the Illinois Finance Authority Climate Bank in an effort to expand green energy infrastructure across Illinois 2024-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 274 IllinoisIllinois Finance Authority Climate BankDon DeWitteRachel VenturaJ.B. PritzkerClimate Banklocal governmentgreen energy infrastructureloanIllinois Senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443187/some-question-why-video-gambling-tax-increase-should-benefit-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443187_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443187_video_v3.mp4 Some question why video gambling tax increase should benefit Chicago Separately, Springfield, Illinois Mayor Misty Buscher and state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, discuss a tax increase on video gambling terminals as part of the approved state budget. 2024-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 183 IllinoisMisty BuscherJeff KeicherVideo gambling terminalsTax increaseState budgetSmall businessGambling revenueGaming operation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443188/illinois-consumers-may-have-to-swipe-twice-when-paying-with-card https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443188_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443188_video_v3.mp4 Illinois consumers may have to ‘swipe twice’ when paying with card Separately Ashly Sharp with the Illinois Credit Union League, Governor's Office of Management and Budget Director Alexis Sturm and Gov. J.B. Pritzker discuss the prohibition for financial institutions to charge a fee for transactions. 2024-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 132 Illinoiselectronic paymentcredit cardAshly SharpAlexis SturmJ.B. Pritzkercredit union leaguecard transactionfinancial institutionspayment processing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443189/dolton-abruptly-ends-after-trustees-hire-lightfoot-to-investigate-henyard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443189_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443189_video_v3.mp4 Dolton abruptly ends after trustees hire Lightfoot to investigate Henyard Dolton, Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard was escorted out of Monday’s meeting after former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot spoke out about investigating the village’s finances. A resident and trustees Stanley Brown and Jason House also discuss questions of transparency and investigations. 2024-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 169 Dolton IllinoisTiffany HenyardLori LightfootStanley BrownJason HouseVillage financesTransparencyInvestigationFinancial investigation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443190/these-state-groups-are-redefining-what-it-means-to-be-a-school-board-member https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443190_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443190_video_v3.mp4 These State Groups Are Redefining What It Means to Be a School Board Member As school board candidates run and win on more conservative-leaning platforms promising public school reforms, alternatives to traditional school board member associations have launched in states like Virginia and Pennsylvania in an attempt to redefine the role. Alternatives for conservative-leaning school board members have proven to be contentious, but proponents say they are following the law and holding school systems more accountable to promote student success. The York County School Board in Yorktown, Virginia, recently debated whether to use an alternative to the Virginia School Board Association. 2024-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 558 Education in FocusSchool Board Membersstate groupspublic school fundingschool board memberschool boardVirginiastudent achievementstate lawBrendan ClaryElliana KernoolSherry StoryChristina Brusalis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443191/economic-numbers-to-watch-for-the-week-of-june-3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443191_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443191_video_v3.mp4 Economic Numbers to Watch for the Week of June 3 Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the most recent Federal Reserve meeting on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 536 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyEconomic Reportslabor marketISM ServicesUS employment reporthourly earningswage inflationFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443192/judge-strikes-down-new-hampshires-ban-on-critical-race-theory-in-classrooms https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443192_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443192_video_v3.mp4 Judge Strikes Down New Hampshire’s Ban on Critical Race Theory in Classrooms A federal judge ruled earlier this week that New Hampshire laws limiting classroom discussions around critical race theory and divisive topics are unconstitutionally vague and violate the Fourteenth Amendment. New Hampshire was one of the dozens of states to pass laws limiting classroom instruction related to the legal framework that seeks to explain how racism permeates societal institutions, which critics of critical race theory call “divisive.” The law was challenged by the New Hampshire chapter of the ACLU as well as teachers unions in the state, who were concerned with what they could teach students given the scope of the law. The judge agreed that the laws were too vague. 2024-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 521 Critical race theoryNew Hampshireclassroom discussionEducationLawsclassroomTeachingEducation in FocusAleanna KernoedlBrendan Cleary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443193/ruling-on-illinois-candidate-slating-prohibition-could-come-this-week https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443193_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443193_video_v3.mp4 Ruling on Illinois candidate slating prohibition could come this week Separately, Liberty Justice Center attorney Jeffrey Schwab and Illinois state Reps. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, and La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, discuss the slating of candidates for the November election if they didn't run in the March primary. 2024-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 88 Liberty Justice CenterJeffrey SchwabEva-Dina DelgadoLa Shawn FordIllinoisIllinois electioncandidate slating https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443194/bill-allowing-illinois-drivers-3-unpaid-tickets-before-suspension-headed-for-governor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443194_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443194_video_v3.mp4 Bill allowing Illinois drivers 3 unpaid tickets before suspension headed for governor Illinois state Reps. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, and Patrick Windhorst, R-Metropolis, discuss Slaughter's legislation to allow Illinois drivers three unpaid tickets a year before facing license suspension. 2024-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 74 Justin SlaughterPatrick Windhorsttraffic ticketsdrivers licenselicense suspensiontraffic lawIllinoisIllinois drivers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443195/irg-nothing-changed-with-act10-since-last-challenge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443195_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443195_video_v3.mp4 IRG: Nothing Changed With ACT10 Since Last Challenge The latest argument against Act 10 has been tried before, but some think this time it could work. 2024-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 473 Wisconsin lawACT 10teacher unionsScott Walkerlegal argumentSupreme CourtWisconsin Supreme CourtAct 10lawliberaldemocratsWisconsinpolitical friends https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443196/pce-data-us-economy-is-cooling-again https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443196_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443196_video_v3.mp4 PCE Data: U.S. Economy is Cooling Again Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the most recent Federal Reserve meeting on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 519 Everyday EconomicspodcastChris KrugOrphe DivounguyPCE dataeconomic coolingUS EconomyConsumer SpendingInflationLabor MarketSan Francisco Fed https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443197/newsoms-latest-budget-proposal-falls-dollar7-billion-short-lao-says https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443197_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443197_video_v3.mp4 Newsom’s Latest Budget Proposal Falls $7 Billion Short, LAO Says California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s May budget proposal still falls $7 billion short of a balanced budget for fiscal year 2024-2025, according to the state-funded, non-partisan Legislative Analyst’s Office. This new budget, called the May Revision, is a marked improvement from earlier assessments from the LAO that said the 2024-2025 deficit could be as high as $73 billion. Newsom’s May Revision proposes $15.2 billion in cuts, $4.2 billion use of reserves, $14.8 billion in program expansion pauses and shifts, and $7.5 billion from borrowing and non-tax revenues to produce what his office says is a $3.4 billion surplus for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. 2024-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 384 Gavin Newsombudget proposalfiscal yearspending cutsLegislative Analyst OfficeCalifornia taxestax increaseTaxpayer Protection Actproperty taxACA 1ballot measurelocal projectsCalifornia constitutioncenter square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443198/social-safety-net-eats-up-42percent-of-pennsylvania-budget-no-1-in-the-nation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443198_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443198_video_v3.mp4 Social Safety Net Eats up 42% of Pennsylvania Budget – No. 1 in the Nation The number of Pennsylvanians receiving food stamps and Medicaid has ballooned compared to a generation ago. 2024-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 403 Kristen SmithAnthony Hennenfood stampsMedicaidState Budgetgovernment accountabilitywelfare systemLegislative oversightEconomic growthAmerican taxpayerNon-profit organizationFranklin News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443199/wisconsin-launches-dollar100m-wisconsin-investment-fund https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443199_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443199_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Launches $100M Wisconsin Investment Fund Wisconsin is putting $50 million towards startups and entrepreneurs in hopes that a lot more companies come to the state to grow. 2024-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 503 Wisconsininvestment fundventure capitalstate fundingWisconsin entrepreneursBen Youngcenter squareWisconsin Investment FundVenture CapitalTony EversMadisonLa CrosseMicrosoft https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443200/congress-investigates-californias-dollar128-billion-high-speed-rail-project https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443200_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443200_video_v3.mp4 Congress Investigates California’s $128 Billion High-Speed Rail Project Congress is investigating California’s $128 billion high speed rail project, demanding the California High Speed Rail Authority provide information on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s “justification for continuing to fund the California High-Speed Rail project.” 2024-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 219 CaliforniaHigh-Speed RailCongressTransportationInfrastructureFederal FundingUS Department of TransportationCalifornia High-Speed Rail AuthorityKenneth SchruppLos AngelesSan Francisco https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443201/us-house-speaker-in-peoria-lawfare-putting-constitutional-republic-at-stake https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443201_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443201_video_v3.mp4 U.S. House Speaker in Peoria: ‘Lawfare’ putting constitutional republic at stake Separately, President Joe Biden, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, and Illinois U.S. Rep. Krishnamoorthi, D-Schaumburg, discuss former President Donald Trump's conviction and the impacts of support and trust in the judicial system. 2024-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 228 Joe BidenMike JohnsonDonald TrumpRepublican PartyLawfareFelony ConvictionJudicial SystemPolitical PartyFundraisingConviction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443202/after-11-year-old-boy-dies-due-to-parole-board-decision-reforms-stall https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443202_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443202_video_v3.mp4 After 11-year old boy dies due to parole board decision, reforms stall Illinois state Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago, discusses her bill to bring changes to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board. Gov. J.B. Pritzker reacts to the measure not advancing before legislators adjourned for the summer. 2024-05-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 175 Kelly CassidyIllinoisparole boardprison reformJ.B. PritzkerIllinois Prisoner Review Board https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443203/with-threats-on-the-rise-illinois-lawmakers-look-to-beef-up-capitol-security https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443203_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443203_video_v3.mp4 With threats on the rise, Illinois lawmakers look to beef up capitol security On Thursday, May 24, 2024, Illinois state Rep. John Cabello, R-Machesney Park, calls for more security at the state capitol. He repeated his call on Friday May 25, followed by comments from state Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer, R-Murrayville. 2024-05-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 120 John CabelloC.D. DavidsmeyerIllinoisState CapitolSecurityLawmakersCrimeCamerasBlue Light PhonesParking DeckVehicle Safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443204/jury-convicts-trump-in-hush-money-case-on-all-34-charges https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443204_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443204_video_v3.mp4 Jury Convicts Trump in Hush Money Case on All 34 Charges A Manhattan jury on Thursday convicted former President Donald Trump on all counts in his hush money case, a history-making verdict that could reshape the 2024 presidential election. Trump was convicted of 34 counts of falsifying business records for disguising hush money payments to an adult film actress as legal costs ahead of the 2016 election. Under New York state law, falsifying business records in the first degree is a Class E felony that carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison. 2024-05-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 538 Donald TrumpTrump convictionhush money case2024 electionelection interferenceStormy DanielsManhattan jurylegal proceedingspolitical falloutelection pollingcampaign impactlegal issuesAmerica in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443205/mass-transit-funding-in-america https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443205_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443205_video_v3.mp4 Mass Transit Funding in America Join us for a roundtable discussion of mass transit funding across America, featuring The Center Square's Executive editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Tom Gantert, and staff reporter Shirleen Guerra. 2024-05-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1162 mass transit fundingpublic transportationtransit fundingfederal fundingfiscal clifftransit agenciesmass transit agenciesremote workbus ridershipfiscal issuesfederal governmenttax dollarsnational debtInfrastructure Investmentcarbon emissions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443206/seattle-police-chief-steps-down-amid-department-issues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443206_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443206_video_v3.mp4 Seattle Police Chief Steps Down Amid Department Issues Police Chief Adrian Diaz is stepping down from his role as head of the Seattle Police Department amid an increasing number of issues within the department. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the move on Wednesday, stating that Diaz “will be stepping aside to work on special assignments.” 2024-05-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Seattle Police ChiefSPDpolice recruitmentpolice retentionbudget concernsofficer shortageSeattle Police Departmentpolice chiefchief Diazfinancial issuesbudget shortfallstate fundingstaff cutsSeattleWashington https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443207/state-wont-be-trading-land-with-native-american-tribe-after-legislation-stalls https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443207_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443207_video_v3.mp4 State won't be trading land with Native American tribe after legislation stalls During debate about a bill to hand over Illinois state property to the the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, state Rep. Will Guzzardi, D-Chicago, and Bradley Fritts, R-Dixon, debate the merits. 2024-05-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 300 Prairie Band Potawatomi NationWill GuzzardiBradley FrittsIllinois state propertyland tradeNative American tribeIllinois legislationUnited States Federal GovernmentIllinois general assembly https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443208/pritzker-says-budget-passed-early-morning-because-everybody-wanted-to-go-home https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443208_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443208_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker Says Budget Passed Early Morning Because ‘Everybody Wanted to Go Home’ Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is heralding a budget that Republicans say was crammed down taxpayers throats in the dead of night. After the Senate approved the state budget package late in the evening Sunday, the House took the measure up in the early morning hours Wednesday. The measure spends $53.1 billion and increases a variety of taxes on businesses by about $730 million. State Rep. Patrick Windhorst, R-Metropolis, called out Democrats in the supermajority for violating their own rules by attempting to concur on one of the measures three times when rules only allow two attempts. 2024-05-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinois budgetJB Pritzkertax increasestate budgetIllinois legislaturetaxpayer moneyspending planIllinoistax creditselectionlegislationethics reformcorruptionstate pensionsschool choice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443209/wisconsin-threatens-to-withhold-millions-from-milwaukee-public-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443209_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443209_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Threatens to Withhold Millions From Milwaukee Public Schools Milwaukee Public Schools are facing a second possible funding suspension, this time over missing state financial reports. 2024-05-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 565 Milwaukee Public Schoolsschool fundingWisconsinstate fundingschool budgetWisconsin DPIMilwaukeePublic Schoolsbudget cutstax increaseteacher cutsBen YountThe Center SquareWisconsin in FocusDPI https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443210/lawmakers-want-double-delivery-tax-stopped https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443210_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443210_video_v3.mp4 Lawmakers Want Double Delivery Tax Stopped A bipartisan group of Michigan state representatives want to stop local delivery drivers from paying taxes twice. 2024-05-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 147 Michiganlawmakersdelivery taxdouble taxationsales taxAlabas FarhatJimmy WilsonGraham FillerJasper MartusMichigan HouseHouse Bill 5745InstacartShipt https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443211/pritzker-defends-regulating-hemp-products-despite-stalled-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443211_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443211_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker defends regulating hemp products despite stalled bill Illinois Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford, D-Maywood, state Sens. Jil Tracy, R-Quincy, Willie Preston, D-Chicago, Lakesia Collins, D-Chicago on the Senate floor discussing hemp regulations. Gov. J.B. Pritzker also discusses the issue. 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 271 hemp regulationsillinois senateillinois governmentj.b. pritzkercannabis industryyouth health https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443212/pennsylvania-bill-targets-artificial-intelligence-election-deep-fakes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443212_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443212_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Bill Targets Artificial Intelligence Election Deep Fakes Artificially generated impersonations of political candidates may soon violate state law. 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 303 PennsylvaniaArtificial IntelligenceDeep FakesElectionsLegislationKristen SmithAnthony HennenJoe BidenCivil CourtPolitical Candidates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443213/bipartisan-opposition-nearly-stalled-illinois-dollar750-tax-increase https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443213_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443213_video_v3.mp4 Bipartisan opposition nearly stalled Illinois’ $750 tax increase Separately, Illinois state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, and Gov. J.B. Pritzker discuss tax increases as part of the Illinois state budget legislators approved this week. 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 91 IllinoisIllinois BudgetTax IncreaseFred CrespoJ.B. PritzkerTaxpayersState BudgetIllinois Legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443214/takeaways-from-the-recent-federal-reserve-meeting https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443214_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443214_video_v3.mp4 Takeaways From the Recent Federal Reserve Meeting Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the most recent Federal Reserve meeting on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 625 Federal Reserveinflationinterest ratesmonetary policyChris KrugOrphe Divounguyconsumer price indexinflation rateretail salesconsumer spendingeconomicspersistence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443215/criminalization-of-human-smuggling-aiding-illegal-immigrants-sought https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443215_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443215_video_v3.mp4 Criminalization of Human Smuggling, Aiding Illegal Immigrants Sought With border exposure and natural ports, Michigan Republicans want to change state law to make human smuggling illegal and criminalize harboring and transporting people who are or have entered the country illegally. 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 240 MichiganHuman SmugglingIllegal ImmigrationRepublican PartyState LawCam CavittGina JohnsonCriminalizationLegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443216/pritzker-says-budget-passed-early-morning-because-everybody-wanted-to-go-home https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443216_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443216_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker says budget passed early morning because ‘everybody wanted to go home’ Separately Wednesday, Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst, R-Metropolis, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, discuss the state budget 2024-05-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 166 IllinoisIllinois budgetJ.B. Pritzkertax creditsschool fundingstate budgetPatrick WindhorstDan Caulkins https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443217/lawmaker-concerned-medicaid-omnibus-allows-pharmacists-to-practice-medicine https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443217_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443217_video_v3.mp4 Lawmaker concerned Medicaid omnibus allows pharmacists to practice medicine Illinois state Rep. Bill Hauter, R-Morton, a doctor, wasn’t on the floor Saturday night to vote ‘no’ on Senate Bill 3268, but he later drew attention to a provision within the passed bill that allows pharmacists to test and treat patients for HIV, flu, strep throat among several other ailments. Comments also from state Reps. Bob Morgan, D-Deerfield, Jed Davis, R-Newark, and Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston. 2024-05-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 279 Bill HauterSenate Bill 3268IllinoisMedicaidHIVPharmacistsPharmacyPatient SafetyPracticing MedicineTesting and treating https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443218/over-100-seattleites-speak-out-against-proposed-halt-of-dollar253m-in-grant-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443218_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443218_video_v3.mp4 Over 100 Seattleites speak out against proposed halt of $25.3M in grant funding Over 100 Seattle community members spoke during Tuesday’s city council meeting in opposition of an amendment that would halt $25.3 million for a grant program that helps community-based organizations in high displacement-risk neighborhoods. 2024-05-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 291 SeattleSeattle City CouncilGrant FundingEquitable Development InitiativeHousing DevelopmentBudgetCommunity OrganizationsDisplacementMaritza RiveraDarrell PowellNAACP https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443219/antiracist-speaker-calls-schools-dangerous-and-wants-to-drive-out-those-who-ban-books https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443219_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443219_video_v3.mp4 ‘Antiracist’ Speaker Calls Schools ‘Dangerous’ and Wants to Drive out Those Who Ban Books Notable author and outspoken scholar Ibram X. Kendi told educators and others in a taxpayer funded equity webinar Thursday that influencing school systems offers a “bigger bang for your activism” and said "antiracist" education should start before age 3. A Wisconsin state agency paid Kendi $15,000 using federal special education funding for a wide-ranging one hour and 15 minute “generative conversation” on antiracism. During the conversation, Kendi said kids should be getting an antiracist education and the current education system damages children. 2024-05-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 567 Ibram X. Kendiantiracist educationEducation in FocusWisconsinPublic instructionRaceSpecial educationbook banninggender identityWisconsin Equity Networkcritical race theoryeducational policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443220/will-montana-have-charter-schools-this-fall-it-depends-on-who-you-ask https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443220_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443220_video_v3.mp4 Will Montana Have Charter Schools This Fall? It Depends on Who You Ask While the Montana Legislature passed measures that would enable the state to begin approving charter schools last year, a lawsuit could dramatically delay when the publicly-funded alternatives to traditional public schools would be able to open. 2024-05-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 498 Montanacharter schoolspublic schoollegislationschool choicepublic educationeducational opportunitiesSchool districtsstate governmentAliana KnorrBrendan ClancyEducation in FocusCommunity Choice Schools Actschool board https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443221/data-survey-of-consumer-expectations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443221_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443221_video_v3.mp4 Data: Survey of Consumer Expectations Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the survey of consumer expectations on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-05-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 553 Consumer Expectationsinflation expectationshousing marketFederal ReserveConsumer Financescredit scoresOrphe DivounguyChris Krugwage growthinflation ratemortgage ratesconsumer sentimentconsumer spendingEveryday Economicsjob separation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443222/gop-lawmaker-wants-changes-after-ags-grant-hired-environmental-prosecutor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443222_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443222_video_v3.mp4 GOP Lawmaker Wants Changes After AG’s Grant-Hired Environmental Prosecutor At least one Republican lawmaker wants changes after a new report exposed Wisconsin’s attorney general hired an environmental prosecutor thanks to a grant from Michael Bloomberg’s environmental non-profit. 2024-05-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 546 WisconsinWisconsin Attorney GeneralJosh KaulEnvironmental justicegrant moneyMichael BloombergJerry O'ConnorEnvironmental ProsecutorLegislaturePrivate GrantsPublic FundingState Energy and Environmental Impact CenterBloomberg Philanthropies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443223/california-racial-justice-act-uses-racial-disparities-to-cut-prison-sentences https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443223_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443223_video_v3.mp4 California ‘Racial Justice Act’ Uses Racial Disparities to Cut Prison Sentences A new California law now allows criminal defendants from disproportionately-convicted racial groups to challenge lawful convictions as state leaders seek to balance criminal justice reform with skyrocketing violent crime. 2024-05-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 359 California Racial Justice Actcriminal justice reformconviction reversalsdisproportionate convictionsracial disparitiesKenneth SchruppThe Center SquareFranklin News Foundationnon-partisan newsAmerican taxpayers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443224/federal-scholarship-program-under-fire-for-alleged-bias-against-conservatives https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443224_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443224_video_v3.mp4 Federal Scholarship Program Under Fire for Alleged Bias Against Conservatives Lawmakers have threatened to revoke the appropriations for a federally-funded scholarship program that an audit found favors liberally leaning students over conservatives by a ratio of 10 to 1. The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation was established in the 1970s to award scholarships to students who “demonstrate outstanding potential for and who plan to pursue a career in public service.” An audit of those scholarships performed by the right-leaning American Enterprise Institute, though, reported strong liberal bias at the taxpayer-funded foundation. 2024-05-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 485 Harry S Trumanscholarship foundationfederal fundingliberal biasconservative biasFederal Scholarship ProgramRepublicanUS TaxpayersStudent Loan Debt https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443225/illinois-senator-gives-passionate-opposition-to-carbon-pipeline-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443225_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443225_video_v3.mp4 Illinois senator gives passionate opposition to carbon pipeline bill In the Illinois Senate Sunday, passions boiled over. State Sen. Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, discussed harms already done to the water supply for his constituents after a natural gas leak. He had to apologize for using profanity on the floor, saying the measure will put his constituents in harms way. "This is not funny. This is not funny," Rose yelled. "I don't want to hear a damn thing from anybody about cleaning up the f*****g environment." 2024-05-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 69 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443226/measure-regulating-carbon-capture-pipelines-passes-illinois-general-assembly https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443226_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443226_video_v3.mp4 Measure regulating carbon capture pipelines passes Illinois General Assembly On the Illinois House floor Saturday, state Rep. Chris Miller, R-Oakland, said reducing carbon will damage "green things," and implied that the whole idea about capturing carbon was bull manure. In committee, state Reps. Anne Williams, D-Chicago, Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, and Illinois Farm Bureau's Bill Bodine discuss Senate Bill 1289 2024-05-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 198 IllinoisIllinois General Assemblycarbon capturecarbon capture pipelineseminent domainSenate Bill 1289environmental policyDan CaulkinsAnne WilliamsBill BodineChris Miller https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443227/pritzkers-health-insurance-overhauls-cross-the-finish-line https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443227_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443227_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker’s health insurance overhauls cross the finish line During an Illinois Senate committee, state Senators and the acting director of the Illinois Department of Insurance debate proposed changes to health insurance regulations. Additionally, the measures are discussed on the House floor. 2024-05-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 319 health insuranceinsurance planinsurance ratesState of Illinoislegislative sessionconsumer protectioninsurance companieshealthcare costsactuarial soundnessgovernment meetingpredatory plans https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443228/illinois-changing-unlawful-use-to-unlawful-possession-of-gun-charges https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443228_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443228_video_v3.mp4 Illinois changing ‘unlawful use’ to ‘unlawful possession’ of gun charges Illinois state Reps. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, and Patrick Windhorst, R-Metropolis, discuss House Bill 4500 that changes the title of a charge of unlawful use of a weapon to unlawful possession of a weapon. 2024-05-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 84 IllinoisKam BucknerPatrick WindhorstHouse Bill 4500Unlawful PossessionGun ChargesWeapon ChargesIllinois HouseState Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443229/illinois-legislators-file-annual-spending-plan-day-they-scheduled-to-adjourn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443229_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443229_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators file annual spending plan day they scheduled to adjourn Illinois state Reps. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, and Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, discuss budget priorities as Senate Minority Leader John Curran, R-Downers Grove, expresses displeasure. State Rep. Ryan Spain, R-Peoria, discusses bond authority before getting details on planned construction projects. 2024-05-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 IllinoisLindsey LaPointeKatie StuartJohn CurranRyan Spainbudgetspendingmental healthK-12preschoolhigher educationbond https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443230/illinois-taxpayers-in-dark-on-budget-details-before-adjournment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443230_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443230_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Taxpayers in Dark on Budget Details Before Adjournment With the final scheduled session day on Friday, Illinois taxpayers remain in the dark about how state lawmakers plan to spend billions in taxes. Earlier in the day Thursday, at an unrelated event in Pontoon Beach, Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave scant details about the budget. But he was asked about his proposed tax increase on sports betting companies. “Most of the pushback of course is by the sportsbook companies that have made literally tens of millions of dollars from the state of Illinois and all we’re asking is they pay a little more of their fair share,” Pritzker said. “It keeps our tax rate at below the other of the top sportsbook states in the country, New York and New Jersey.” 2024-05-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisBudgetJB PritzkerIllinois State governmenttaxestax increasesports bettingIllinois LegislatureIllinois politicsElection lawIllinois State Board of Electionspolitical ethicsState lawtax incentiveschool choice scholarship https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443231/hemp-regulation-law-advances-craft-brewers-warn-of-small-business-harm https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443231_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443231_video_v3.mp4 Hemp regulation law advances, craft brewers warn of small business harm Glenn McElfresh from Perfectly Dosed said he's scared for his company, employees and community in the face of proposed regulations on Illinois' hemp industry. State Sens. Cristina Castro, D-Elgin, and Kimberly Lightford, D-Maywood discuss the measure. 2024-05-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 131 HempIllinoisRegulationsCristina CastroKimberly LightfordGlenn McElfreshPerfectly DosedSmall BusinessCraft BrewersIllinois hemp industry https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443232/internal-investigation-wsdot-economists-claims-he-was-forced-out-not-substantiated https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443232_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443232_video_v3.mp4 Internal Investigation: WSDOT Economist’s Claims He Was Forced Out Not Substantiated An investigation by a law firm on behalf of the Washington State Department of Transportation found no merit to most of a former employee’s claims he was pressured to lie about the impact of the Climate Commitment Act on gas prices – and forced out of his job because of it. Scott Smith, a former economist with WSDOT, claims he faced hostility and retaliation after refusing to keep quiet about his calculations last year showing Washington’s cap-and-trade program under the CCA, which went into effect last year, would increase gas prices by 45 to 50 cents per gallon. 2024-05-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 WSDOTScott Smithclimate commitment actWashington stateWashingtongas pricesinvestigationeconomistretaliationcap-and-tradePublic SafetyLisa Brownbudget cutsBudget DeficitCOVID-19 pandemic https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443233/trump-decides-not-to-testify-in-hush-money-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443233_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443233_video_v3.mp4 Trump Decides Not to Testify in Hush Money Case Donald Trump's defense team rested, wrapping up its side of the case after calling two witnesses, including one who contradicted testimony provided by former Trump attorney and fixer Michael Cohen, the prosecution's star witness. Trump had said he would testify at his trial if necessary, but decided not to take the stand in the history-making trial. His defense team rested Tuesday, clearing the way for jury deliberations to begin next week. Justice Juan Merchan told jurors to return for closing arguments next Tuesday after the Memorial Day weekend. Deliberations could begin the next day, Reuters reported. 2024-05-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 509 Donald TrumpHush money trialJury deliberationClosing argumentsElectionCriminal caseMichael Cohenguilty verdictpresidential campaignelection interferenceRepublican party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443234/about-those-all-electric-zero-emissions-fire-trucks-they-have-diesel-engines https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443234_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443234_video_v3.mp4 About Those ‘all Electric’ ‘Zero Emissions’ Fire Trucks. They Have Diesel Engines About Those ‘all Electric’ ‘Zero Emissions’ Fire Trucks. They Have Diesel Engines. 2024-05-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 350 electric fire truckdiesel engineCalifornia in FocusCARBEPAfire engineEliana KnoedlDavid MastioDeraPierce ManufacturingOshkosh Corporationstate officeAbraham Lincolnpersistence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443235/human-rights-campaign-to-target-wisconsin-in-push-for-equality-voters https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443235_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443235_video_v3.mp4 Human Rights Campaign to Target Wisconsin in Push for Equality Voters The Human Rights Campaign wants to spend millions of dollars to connect with equality voters in Wisconsin this election season. 2024-05-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 455 Human Rights CampaignWisconsin2024 electionequality votersSwing StatesVoter TurnoutLGBTQ+Advocacy Groupsget out the voteblue collar votersJD DavidsonMark ZuckerbergElection OfficeAbraham Lincoln https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443236/michigan-budget-remains-divisive-after-the-state-consensus-revenue-estimating-conference https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443236_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443236_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Budget Remains Divisive After the State Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference After a recent Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference, tensions remain between the Michigan Legislature and Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. 2024-05-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 196 MichiganGretchen WhitmerMichigan LegislatureBudgetRevenue Estimating ConferenceFiscal YearTax RevenueEducation SpendingJohn BumsteadMatt HallJen FloodRachel Eubanks https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443237/changing-tide-of-legalized-marijuana-too-fast-for-some https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443237_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443237_video_v3.mp4 Changing Tide of Legalized Marijuana Too Fast for Some Though some politicians treat recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania as an inevitability, others remain skeptical. 2024-05-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 443 Kristen SmithPennsylvaniaAnthony HannonMarijuana legalizationRecreational marijuanatax revenuegamblingaddictive behaviorsharm to societyFuture of Freedom podcaststate dependency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443238/illinois-taxpayers-still-dont-know-budget-details-on-eve-of-adjournment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443238_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443238_video_v3.mp4 Illinois taxpayers still don’t know budget details on eve of adjournment Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker in Pontoon Beach early Thursday discusses his proposed tax increase on sports betting companies while House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, and state Reps. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, Patrick Windhorst, R-Metropolis, and Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, debate bills. 2024-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 91 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerTony McCombieMichelle MussmanPatrick WindhorstSonya HarperIllinois budgetsports bettingtax increasestate mushroom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443239/illinois-legislators-approve-plan-to-assess-mental-health-screenings-in-public-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443239_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443239_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators approve plan to assess mental health screenings in public schools Illinois state Reps. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, and Tom Weber, R-Fox Lake, discuss Senate Bill 726 directing the Illinois State Board of Education to assess school districts' readiness for university mental health screenings of K-12 students. 2024-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 86 IllinoisLindsey LaPointeAdam NiemergTom WeberSenate Bill 726mental health screeningpublic schoolsIllinois State Board of EducationK-12 studentsschool districts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443240/illinois-bill-allows-out-of-state-minors-to-apply-for-taxpayer-funded-abortions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443240_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443240_video_v3.mp4 Illinois bill allows out-of-state minors to apply for taxpayer funded abortions Illinois state Sens. Jil Tracy, R-Quincy, and Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, discuss concerns that minors traveling from out-of-state for public funds would be doing so without a parent. 2024-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 111 Jil TracyCelina VillanuevaIllinoisabortionparentingpublic fundstaxpayerpublic aidIllinois billout-of-state minorslegal abortion https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443241/poll-uninstructed-voters-claim-to-control-bidens-wisconsin-fate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443241_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443241_video_v3.mp4 Poll: Uninstructed Voters Claim to Control Biden’s Wisconsin Fate Wisconsin’s uninstructed, or uncommitted, voters are out with a new poll that says they could keep President Joe Biden from winning the state in November. 2024-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 544 Joe BidenWisconsin2020 ElectionDonald TrumpGaza warvoter turnoutDane Countycollege studentsGaza votersprogressive voters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443242/shapiro-family-embarks-on-rv-trip-for-tourism-campaign https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443242_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443242_video_v3.mp4 Shapiro Family Embarks on RV Trip for Tourism Campaign Pushing a dramatic funding expansion, Gov. Josh Shapiro embarked on a family RV trip on Monday to promote Pennsylvania’s new tourism brand. 2024-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 297 Josh ShapiroPennsylvaniaPennsylvania TourismRV tripTourism CampaignEconomic developmentFunding Expansion https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443243/illinois-legislator-cant-define-opposite-sex-during-debate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443243_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443243_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislator can’t define ‘opposite sex’ during debate Illinois state Reps. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, and Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, debate the definition of "opposite sex" on the House floor in Springfield. 2024-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 170 IllinoisLegislatorTerra Costa HowardBrad HalbrookIllinois HouseIllinois SenateSenate Bill 3351Opposite SexDefinitionSpringfieldDebatingHUD Standards https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443244/illinois-legislators-worry-bill-will-drive-out-small-landlords-and-cause-tenants-more-harm https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443244_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443244_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators worry bill will ‘drive out small landlords’ and cause tenants more harm Illinois state Sens. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport, Jason Plummer, R-Edwardsville, and Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, debate a measure critics say will further harm the landlord/tenant relationship. 2024-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 201 IllinoisAndrew ChesneyJason PlummerKarina VillaIllinois SenateLandlordTenantLegislationRent controlReal estateProperty rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443245/rent-and-wages-what-is-going-on https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443245_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443245_video_v3.mp4 Rent & Wages: What is Going On? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss rent vs. wages on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 654 rent vs wagesrent growthwage growthrent affordabilityhousing marketrent increaseshousing marketszoning lawsaffordable housingbuilding regulationspodcast episodeEveryday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443246/bipartisan-bill-ensures-michigan-mental-health-insurance-coverage https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443246_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443246_video_v3.mp4 Bipartisan Bill Ensures Michigan Mental Health Insurance Coverage Bipartisan Bill Ensures Michigan Mental Health Insurance Coverage 2024-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 194 Michiganmental healthinsurance coverageGretchen Whitmerbipartisan billSarah AnthonyMike Harris https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443247/illinois-legislators-advance-measure-requiring-social-media-pay-local-newsrooms https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443247_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443247_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators advance measure requiring social media pay local newsrooms Illinois state Sen. Steve Stadelman, D-Rockford, and Senate Minority Leader John Curran, R-Downers Grove, debate a measure that would require social media companies to pay local news outlets when someone shares content in their newsfeeds. 2024-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 132 IllinoisLegislatorsSocial MediaLocal NewsNewsroomsSteve StadelmanJohn CurranAdvertising RevenueBig TechJournalismIllinois Newspaper https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443248/illinois-house-approves-additional-retirement-plan-for-retired-first-responders https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443248_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443248_video_v3.mp4 Illinois House approves additional retirement plan for retired first responders Illinois state Reps. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, and Marty McLaughlin, R-Barrington Hills, discuss a measure to create a Deferred Retirement Option Plan for retired police and firefighters that want to stay on for an additional two to five years. 2024-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 108 Stephanie KifowitMarty McLaughlinIllinois Houseretirement planfirst respondersDeferred Retirement Option Planpolicefirefighterslegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443249/taxpayer-funds-for-homeless-new-arrival-students-included-in-illinois-grant-expansion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443249_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443249_video_v3.mp4 Taxpayer funds for homeless new arrival students included in Illinois grant expansion Illinois state Sens. Steve McClure, R-Springfield, and Adriane Johnson, D-Buffalo Grove, discuss funds school districts receive for homeless children that includes serving non-citizen students. 2024-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 105 IllinoisIllinois grantsIllinois legislatureSteve McClureAdriane Johnsonhomeless studentsnon-citizen studentsfunding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443250/measure-requiring-120-day-notice-of-local-media-sales-ready-for-pritzker https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443250_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443250_video_v3.mp4 Measure requiring 120-day notice of local media sales ready for Pritzker Illinois state Reps. Amy Elik, R-Alton, and Dave Vella, D-Loves Park, debate Senate Bill 3592, which would require 120-day notice for a local news media outlet that plans to sell to an out-of-state buyer. The measure passed and can now be sent to the governor. 2024-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 113 Amy ElikDave VellaSenate Bill 3592IllinoisLocal newsMedia salesGovernmentLegislationNews media outletIllinois state representatives120 day notice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443251/pritzker-proposing-dollar300-million-in-tax-breaks-for-certain-business-sectors https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443251_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443251_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker proposing $300 million in tax breaks for certain business sectors Illinois state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Loves Park, Illinois Manufactures' Association President Mark Denzler and state Reps. Ryan Spain, R-Peoria, and C.D. Davidsmeyer, R-Murrayville, discuss a proposed tax incentive package 2024-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 146 IllinoisTax IncentivesBusinessEconomic DevelopmentDave VellaRyan SpainC.D. DavidsmeyerMark DenzlerJB Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443252/illinois-legislators-set-to-change-offender-to-justice-impacted-individual https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443252_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443252_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators set to change 'offender' to 'justice-impacted individual' Illinois state Sens. Robert Peters, D-Chicago, Steve McClure, R-Springfield, Terri Bryant, R-Murphysboro, discuss a measure that in part changes the term "offender" to "justice-impacted individual." 2024-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 158 IllinoislegislationRobert PetersSteve McClureTerri Bryantoffenderjustice-impacted individualcriminal justice systemDepartment of Corrections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443253/is-californias-new-plan-really-a-national-model-on-homelessness https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443253_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443253_video_v3.mp4 Is California's New Plan Really a 'National Model' on Homelessness? From California in Focus episode, "Newsom Touts California as ‘National Model’ on Homelessness" 2024-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 CaliforniaHomelessnessLos AngelesHousingProject HomekeyTreatment CostsSupportive HousingHUDHousing CostsCost Inflation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443254/illinois-supreme-court-considers-whether-charge-not-conviction-revokes-foid https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443254_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443254_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Supreme Court considers whether charge, not conviction, revokes FOID Illinois Assistant Attorney General Leigh Jahnig and attorney Thomas Maag present oral arguments to the Illinois Supreme Court about whether someone charged, not convicted, with a felony should have their Firearm Owner ID card revoked. 2024-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 126 Illinois Supreme CourtFirearm Owner IDFOID CardSecond AmendmentFelony ChargeOral ArgumentsLeigh JahnigThomas MaagIllinois LawGun Rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443255/get-them-out-of-the-school-tennessee-educators-used-online-courses-to-remove-problem-students https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443255_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443255_video_v3.mp4 ‘Get Them Out of the School’: Tennessee Educators Used Online Courses to Remove Problem Students Administrators used virtual credit recovery courses to help students deemed problematic graduate without doing the work. 2024-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 581 credit recoveryvirtual credit recoveryTennesseeeducationgraduation rategrade changescheatingstudentsClinton High SchoolDan JenkinsRachel JonesClay TurpinEducation in FocusEleana KirdnuddleBrendan Clary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443256/april-jobs-report-175000-jobs-added https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443256_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443256_video_v3.mp4 April Jobs Report: 175,000 Jobs Added Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the April jobs report on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 664 April Jobs ReportOrphe DivounguyChris Krugunemployment ratejob market175,000 jobsUS economyFederal Reserveinterest rateseconomic analysisBureau of Labor StatisticsEveryday EconomicsCenter Squaremarket reactiontight labor market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443257/uw-president-disappointed-in-uw-ms-agreement-with-protesters https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443257_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443257_video_v3.mp4 UW President ‘Disappointed’ in UW-M’s Agreement With Protesters Just days after University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s chancellor finalized an agreement with campus protesters, the head of the UW is expressing his disappointment in that deal. 2024-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 488 UW PresidentUW MilwaukeePalestine ProtestsCampus ProtestWisconsinStudent ProtestsUW MadisonJay RothmanCenter SquareGraduation CeremonyWisconsin Coalition for JusticeBen YouattPalestine https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443258/us-spending-on-interest-tops-national-defense-medicare https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443258_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443258_video_v3.mp4 U.S. Spending on Interest Tops National Defense, Medicare Congress has spent more money on interest so far this year than it has spent on both national defense and Medicare. Spending on net interest hit $514 billion in the first seven months of fiscal year 2024. That's more than spending on both national defense ($498 billion) and Medicare ($465 billion). Medicare is the federal health insurance program for those 65 and older and younger people with disabilities. During the same time period, the U.S. spent $873 billion on Social Security, the federal program that provides retirement, disability, survivor, and family benefits to more than 67 million Americans. 2024-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 459 national debtfederal spendinginterest paymentsMedicarenational defenseUS national debtInflationJoe BidenDonald TrumpFederal spendingAmerica in FocusDan McCalebCasey HarperUkraine WarIsrael https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443259/new-cpi-data-inflation-eased-in-april https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443259_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443259_video_v3.mp4 New CPI Data: Inflation Eased in April Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the most recent CPI report on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 671 Consumer Price IndexCPI reportinflation easingeconomic dataDr. Orphe DivounguyChris Krughousing marketinterest rateFederal ReserveGasoline Pricesconsumer debtUsed Car PricesISM IndexAmerican taxpayersDebt Service https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443260/trump-biden-want-to-debate-before-election-but-details-vague https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443260_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443260_video_v3.mp4 Trump, Biden Want to Debate Before Election, but Details Vague President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he plans to debate former President Donald Trump twice before the November election, but the details have yet to be worked out. Biden challenged Trump to debate in a video message posted Wednesday. "Well, make my day, pal," Biden said in the video. "I'll even do it twice." 2024-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 559 Donald TrumpJoe BidenElection DebatesElection PollingSwing Statespresidential electiondebateCenter SquareStormy DanielsMichael CohenGeorgia racketeering case https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443261/wisconsin-ballot-drop-box-case-focuses-on-what-voting-law-says https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443261_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443261_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Ballot Drop Box Case Focuses on What Voting Law Says The new liberal-majority Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday on whether it should overturn a 2022 decision from the then conservative-majority court that outlawed ballot drop boxes. 2024-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 479 Wisconsinballot drop boxes2020 electionWisconsin Supreme CourtVoting Rightsabsentee ballotvoting lawsliberal supreme courtelection loopholesvoter idstate governmentBen Young https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443262/spotty-health-care-access-tied-to-worker-shortage https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443262_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443262_video_v3.mp4 Spotty Health Care Access Tied to Worker Shortage Health care deserts are growing larger in Pennsylvania. 2024-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 332 Pennsylvaniahealthcareworkforce shortageshospital closuresMedicaidMedicaid reimbursementrural healthhealthcare accessCenter SquarePA stateKristen SmithAnthony Hennenworker shortage https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443263/ballooning-costs-chicago-public-schools-spends-dollar600593-on-inflatable-displays https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443263_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443263_video_v3.mp4 Ballooning Costs: Chicago Public Schools Spends $600,593 on Inflatable Displays Chicago Public Schools has spent an increasing amount of taxpayer funds on balloon displays in the last five years. The school district has put more than half a million dollars toward elaborate displays for events and celebrations in that time. 2024-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 718 Chicago Public Schoolsballoon spendingschool spendingtaxpayer moneyinflatable displaysschool budgetballoon DisplayPublic SchoolsStudent awardsmental health summitBlack history monthballoons by frenchyacademic achievementChicago Teachers UnionFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443264/illinois-legislators-call-for-meaningful-property-tax-relief-not-another-study https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443264_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443264_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators call for meaningful property tax relief, not another study State Reps. Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, Tom Weber, R-Fox Lake, and Will Guzzardi, D-Chicago, discuss Senate Bill 3455 to create a task force to review the state's high property taxes. 2024-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 273 Illinoislegislatorsproperty taxtax reliefSenate Bill 3455Brad HalbrookMary Beth CantyTom WeberWill GuzzardiCook County https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443265/illinois-house-advances-measure-opening-door-to-digital-id https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443265_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443265_video_v3.mp4 Illinois House advances measure opening door to digital ID Illinois state Reps. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, and Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, discuss a measure opening the door to allowing digital driver's licenses and IDs. 2024-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 160 Illinoisdigital driver's licensedigital IDKam BucknerJeff KeicherDan CaulkinsIllinois Houseprivacymobile IDAAMVA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443266/commission-approves-audit-of-emergency-management-agency-shakeup https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443266_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443266_video_v3.mp4 Commission approves audit of emergency management agency shakeup Separately, state Sen. Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, discussed his resolution approved by the Legislative Audit Commission to audit the Illinois Emergency Management Agency's overbilling as state Reps. Maurice West, D-Rockford, and Ryan Spain, R-Peoria, discuss Senate Bill 3434. 2024-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 155 Chapin RoseMaurice WestRyan SpainIllinois Emergency Management AgencyLegislative Audit CommissionSenate Bill 3434OverbillingState governmentIllinoisAuditEmergency ManagementOffice of Homeland Security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443267/haircare-plans-for-foster-children-sparks-debate-in-illinois-senate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443267_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443267_video_v3.mp4 Haircare plans for foster children sparks debate in Illinois Senate Illinois state Sens. Mike Simmons, D-Chicago, Dave Syverson, R-Cherry Valley, Kimberly Lightford, D-Maywood, and Terri Bryant, R-Murphysboro, discuss haircare plans for youth in care of the Department of Children and Family Services. 2024-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 239 Illinois SenateHaircare PlansFoster ChildrenDCFSMike SimmonsKimberly LightfordTerri BryantDave SyversonYouth Advisory BoardCultural IdentityRacial IdentityReligious Identity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443268/illinois-legislators-discuss-impacts-of-possible-changes-to-tier-2-pensions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443268_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443268_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators discuss impacts of possible changes to Tier 2 pensions Separately, Illinois state Reps. Will Guzzardi, D-Chicago, and Blaine Wilhour, R-Beecher City, discuss possible changes to the state's Tier 2 pensions benefits. Source: Catrina Petersen / The Center Square, BlueRoomStream Read more: TheCenterSquare.com/illinois 2024-05-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 Will GuzzardiBlaine WilhourTier 2 pensionspension benefitssocial securitysafe harbor provisionIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443269/bill-defines-woman-as-legislators-oppose-illinois-sponsoring-teen-drag-show https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443269_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443269_video_v3.mp4 Bill defines 'woman' as legislators oppose Illinois sponsoring teen drag show Illinois state Rep. David Friess, R-Red Bud, Abbigail Wheeler of Springfield, state Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, and Independent Women’s Voice ambassador Coach Kim Russell during a news conference in Springfield Friday. Source: BlueRoomStream Read more: TheCenterSquare.com/illinois 2024-05-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 144 IllinoislegislatorsDavid FriessAbbigail WheelerAdam NiemergKim RussellIndependent Women’s Voicedrag showwomen's rightslocker roomsYMCAteenagers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443270/illinois-legislators-aim-to-modify-police-and-firefighter-pensions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443270_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443270_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators aim to modify police and firefighter pensions During an Illinois House Personnel and Pensions Committee hearing, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, Michael Cosentino with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 and Taylor Anderson with the Northwest Municipal Conference discuss House Bill 3765. Source: BlueRoomStream Read more: TheCenterSquare.com/illinois 2024-05-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 189 IllinoisHouse Bill 3765Stephanie KifowitMichael CosentinoTaylor AndersonFraternal Order of Police Lodge 7Northwest Municipal ConferenceIllinois House Personnel and Pensions Committeepolice pensionsfirefighter pensionsretirementdeferred retirementpublic service https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443271/illinois-legislation-would-charge-teachers-and-others-for-sexually-abusing-18-year-old-students https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443271_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443271_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislation would charge teachers and others for sexually abusing 18-year-old students Illinois state Rep. Amy Elik, R-Alton, and state Sen. Terri Bryant, R-Murphysboro, discuss House Bill 4241 which would provide criminal penalties for teachers convicted of having sexual relationships with students 18 or older. Source: BlueRoomStream Read more: TheCenterSquare.com/illinois 2024-05-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 IllinoisAmy ElikTerri BryantHouse Bill 4241Sexual abuseCriminal penaltiesStudent protectionEducator misconductLegislationsIllinois SenateIllinois House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443272/inslee-makes-his-case-for-voters-to-preserve-climate-commitment-act https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443272_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443272_video_v3.mp4 Inslee Makes His Case for Voters to Preserve Climate Commitment Act At a Monday morning press conference regarding the results of the state’s Climate Commitment Act, Gov. Jay Inslee sought to make a thinly veiled case for why voters should reject an initiative on the November ballot that would repeal the revenue-generating program. Though the CCA’s stated goal is to reduce carbon emission levels by 95% by 2050, Inslee said that “the basic fundamental purpose of this program, is to reduce pollution. The fundamental purpose of the Climate Commitment Act is to reduce pollution. We are responding to pollution and getting real benefits out of it.” 2024-05-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Climate Commitment ActJay InsleeWashington Statecarbon auctionswildfire smokeforest firesclimate factorspollution reductionGovernor Insleebudget shortfallschool districtstax extensionCenter SquareFranklin News FoundationEV investments https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443273/newsom-touts-california-as-national-model-on-homelessness https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443273_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443273_video_v3.mp4 Newsom Touts California as ‘National Model’ on Homelessness California Governor Gavin Newsom announced California is a “national model” for homelessness while announcing the availability of new funding for mental health and substance abuse treatment. 2024-05-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 441 CaliforniaGavin NewsomHomelessnessMental HealthTreatmentProp 1Mental Health Services ActBehavioral Health Services Acthomeless veteransSB 34Project HomekeyHousing CostsKenneth Schrupp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443274/illinois-legislators-considering-tax-and-spend-policies-in-final-days-of-session https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443274_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443274_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Legislators Considering Tax and Spend Policies in Final Days of Session Illinois legislators continue to consider tax increases on businesses heading into the final nine days of scheduled session. Conversations also continue about zeroing out Illinois’ grocery tax and whether local governments will get state taxpayer funds to offset losses to local coffers. Last week, Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office told state agencies his proposed $1 billion in tax increases aren’t popular and to prepare for $800 million in cuts. Monday, Pritzker reiterated his position. “It’s really up to the legislature at that point to make decisions about whether they like what was in that original budget, what they might want to change,” Pritzker said. 2024-05-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisIllinois budgetTax increasesJB PritzkerIllinois LegislatureState budgettax spendingpension systemscredit ratingtaxpayer fundsIllinois Legislatorsbalanced budgetlegislaturepopulation lossIllinois Statehouse https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443275/johnson-presses-rnc-security-concerns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443275_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443275_video_v3.mp4 Johnson Presses RNC Security Concerns It doesn’t look like the Secret Service is going to change the security plan for the Milwaukee Republican National Convention. Wisconsin Republican U.S. Senator Ron Johnson met with Secret Service officials Tuesday to press for a new protest zone and other security changes. Johnson said there are fears in Milwaukee that protesters will not only disrupt the convention, but they could threaten RNC attendees and delegates. 2024-05-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 549 RNC SecurityRon JohnsonMilwaukeeRepublican National ConventionDesignated Protest ZoneFiserv ForumRNCJacob BlakeKenoshaprotest zonepolitical convention https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443276/pennsylvania-may-ban-non-compete-agreements-for-doctors-nurses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443276_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443276_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania May Ban Non-Compete Agreements for Doctors, Nurses Pennsylvania may ban non-compete agreements for health care workers, ridding the commonwealth of most restrictions on where doctors and nurses can work. 2024-05-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 276 PennsylvaniaNon-compete agreementHealthcare workersDoctorsNursesDan FrankelHouse Bill 1633PittsburghHealthcare costsHealthcare networkLicensing agreements https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443277/opponents-call-measure-union-propaganda-that-could-be-taught-in-illinois-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443277_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443277_video_v3.mp4 Opponents call measure 'union propaganda' that could be taught in Illinois schools During debate over House Bill 4417 in the Illinois Senate, state Sens. Craig Wilcox, R-McHenry, Michael Halpin, D-Rock Island, and Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods. Source: BlueRoomStream Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_f5feb848-13ce-11ef-b727-cb649cd70918.html 2024-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 93 IllinoisIllinois SenateHouse Bill 4417Workforce readinessschool curriculumlabor lawsCraig WilcoxMichael HalpinDan McConchie https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443278/measure-allowing-20-minutes-of-relaxation-in-illinois-schools-headed-to-the-governor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443278_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443278_video_v3.mp4 Measure allowing 20 minutes of relaxation in Illinois schools headed to the governor During debate of Senate Bill 2872, Illinois state Reps. Blaine Wilhour, R-Beecher City, and Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, discuss a bill allowing for "relaxation activities," including yoga, in public schools. Source: BlueRoomStream Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_b3e4e68e-13ca-11ef-8272-8fa5552314f4.html 2024-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 120 IllinoisIllinois legislatureSenate Bill 2872Blaine WilhourJoyce Masonrelaxation activitiesyogapublic schoolsChicago Public Schoolsmeditation programmindfulnessstress reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443279/legislator-calls-pritzker-a-population-denier-after-data-show-chicago-loses-more https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443279_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443279_video_v3.mp4 Legislator calls Pritzker a 'population denier' after data show Chicago loses more Separately Thursday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state Rep. Chris Miller, R-Oakland, discuss the state's continued population decline Source: BlueRoomStream, Catrina Petersen | The Center Square Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_60496454-13c6-11ef-92bf-1f518eb7257a.html 2024-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 231 J.B. PritzkerChris Millerpopulation declineIllinoiscensus bureauover taxation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443280/scotus-considers-whether-to-take-illinois-gun-ban-challenges https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443280_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443280_video_v3.mp4 SCOTUS considers whether to take Illinois’ gun ban challenges National Foundation for Gun Rights Executive Director Hannah Hill discusses the U.S. Supreme Court taking several gun ban challenges into conference Thursday and what that means for ongoing litigation. Source: Greg Bishop | The Center Square Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_09546bc2-13c5-11ef-b6f4-e36cb6dc9f5e.html 2024-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 147 Supreme CourtGun RightsGun BanHannah HillSecond AmendmentIllinoislitigationSCOTUS https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443281/legislation-would-provide-tax-incentives-to-media-companies-to-boost-local-journalism https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443281_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443281_video_v3.mp4 Legislation would provide tax incentives to media companies to boost local journalism During an Illinois Senate Revenue Committee, state Sens. Steve Stadelman, D-Rockford, and Robert Martwick, D-Chicago, discuss the idea of tax credits for local media outlets. Source: BlueRoomStream Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_9061dfea-13b2-11ef-86fb-ff38ce75ad35.html 2024-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 134 local journalismtax incentivesIllinois senatenewsroomsSteve StadelmanRobert Martwicktax creditslocal mediasmall business https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443282/house-republicans-introduce-bill-to-restore-year-round-coyote-hunting https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443282_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443282_video_v3.mp4 House Republicans Introduce Bill to Restore Year-Round Coyote Hunting A Michigan lawmaker wants to restore what he calls a fur harvester licensed hunter’s right to hunt coyotes all year. 2024-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 265 MichiganGreg MarkkanenCoyote huntingHouse Bill 5721Michigan legislatureMichigan United Conservation ClubsAmy TrotterDave PrestinFur harvesterMichigan Department of Natural Resources https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443283/measure-banning-wildlife-hunt-contests-passes-illinois-house https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443283_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443283_video_v3.mp4 Measure banning wildlife hunt contests passes Illinois House Illinois state Reps. Wayne Rosenthal, R-Morrisonville, Anna Moeller, R-Elgin, Charlie Meier, R-Okawville, debate of House Bill 2900 that bans wildlife hunt contests. Source: BlueRoomStream Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_76f5e934-1303-11ef-b914-f748e9a2dedf.html 2024-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 252 Illinois HouseWildlife HuntWayne RosenthalAnna MoellerCharlie MeierHouse Bill 2900legislationanimal rightshuntingwildlifeconservationIllinoisfarm bureau https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443284/gop-lawmakers-outrageous-ctu-members-bully-lawmakers-for-more-money https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443284_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443284_video_v3.mp4 GOP lawmakers: 'Outrageous' CTU members 'bully' lawmakers for more money Separately Wednesday, members of the Chicago Teachers Union and state Sens. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, and Don DeWitte, R-St. Charles, discuss more funding for Chicago Public Schools. Source: BlueRoomStream Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_76f5e934-1303-11ef-b914-f748e9a2dedf.html 2024-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 151 chicago teachers unionschool fundingpublic schoolsillinois budgetstate senatorsChicago Public Schools https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443285/illinois-legislators-considering-tax-and-spend-policies-in-final-days-of-session https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443285_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443285_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators considering tax and spend policies in final days of session Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday, during the House Revenue and Finance Committee Tuesday with state Rep. Will Guzzardi, D-Chicago, Illinois Retails Merchants Association's Rob Karr and Illinois Municipal League's Brad Cole, and on Wednesday, state Sen. Don DeWitte, R-St. Charles, discuss the budget. Source: BlueRoomStream Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_438aa328-12f9-11ef-be51-0357e350a26f.html 2024-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 163 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerWill GuzzardiDon DeWitteIllinois budgettax policystate budgetlegislatorsIllinois legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443286/lawmakers-grill-k-12-school-leaders-on-antisemitic-incidents https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443286_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443286_video_v3.mp4 Lawmakers Grill K-12 School Leaders on Antisemitic Incidents A Republican-led congressional committee asked school leaders whose districts have seen antisemitic incidents about what they’re doing to prevent further incidents in their schools since the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas. 2024-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 558 Antisemitic incidentsSchool leadersHamas attackIsraelOctober 7th AttackLawmakers Grill K-12Student Privacy LawsDavid BanksIsraeli OffensiveGaza StripBrandeis CenterOffice of Civil RightsEducation in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443287/seattle-police-contract-approved-by-city-council-despite-calls-for-a-delayed-vote https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443287_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443287_video_v3.mp4 Seattle police contract approved by city council despite calls for a delayed vote The Seattle City Council has approved a new contract with the Seattle Police Officers Guild that provides retroactive pay increases for the past three years. 2024-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 113 SeattleSeattle Police Officers GuildSeattle City CouncilPolice Contractretroactive paypolice accountabilityTammy J. Morales https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443288/illinois-museums-want-dollar70-million-in-taxpayer-funds-no-match-requirements https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443288_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443288_video_v3.mp4 Illinois museums want $70 million in taxpayer funds, no match requirements Jeanne Schultz Angel, Illinois Museum Association president, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, and Chicago Adler Planetarium’s Andrew Johnston during a news conference in Springfield Source: BlueRoomStream Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_0d8433e0-1239-11ef-8a4a-5b98c2b28d5e.html 2024-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 212 Jeanne Schultz AngelIllinois Museum AssociationKam BucknerIllinois RepresentativeAndrew JohnstonChicago Adler PlanetariumIllinois MuseumsTaxpayer fundsmuseums fundingcapital projects https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443289/teacher-stipend-bill-with-possible-dollar68-million-taxpayer-cost-advances https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443289_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443289_video_v3.mp4 Teacher stipend bill with possible $68 million taxpayer cost advances During debate in the Illinois House state Reps. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, Laura Faver Dias, D-Chicago, and Blaine Wilhour, R-Beecher City debate House Bill 4652. Source: BlueRoomStream Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_ff282ac6-122f-11ef-b894-3b865a346bc4.html 2024-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 155 IllinoisHouse Bill 4652Barbara HernandezFred CrespoLaura Faver DiasBlaine Wilhourteacher stipendtaxpayer coststate budgeteducation funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443290/chicago-teachers-to-descend-on-springfield-asking-for-more-taxpayer-money https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443290_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443290_video_v3.mp4 Chicago teachers to descend on Springfield asking for more taxpayer money Separately, Hal Woods, chief of policy at Kids First Chicago, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and state Rep. Blaine Wilhour, R-Beecher City, discuss more state taxpayer funding for Chicago Public Schools. Source: Catrina Petersen / The Center Square, BlueRoomStream Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_f3b32b7a-122d-11ef-9dab-e399e625337a.html 2024-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 254 Chicago Public SchoolsBrandon JohnsonBlaine WilhourHal WoodsIllinoisTaxpayer FundingEducationSchool EnrollmentCOVID ReliefBudget Deficit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443291/oregon-fat-positivity-sex-ed-workshop-teachers-should-center-fat-bodies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443291_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443291_video_v3.mp4 Oregon ‘Fat Positivity’ Sex Ed Workshop: Teachers Should ‘Center Fat Bodies' A taxpayer-funded workshop for Oregon sex education teachers instructed teachers to embrace fat positivity, explained the “racist origins of fatphobia” and what it means to have “thin privilege.” It also told educators to normalize fat bodies when teaching physiology and anatomy to students. 2024-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 591 Elianna KordellOregonsex educationfat positivitytaxpayer fundedFat PositivitySex EducationEugenicsSabrina StringsFearing the Black BodyBody WeightAnti-Blackness https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443292/illinois-electric-vehicle-rebates-may-be-scaled-back https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443292_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443292_video_v3.mp4 Illinois’ electric vehicle rebates may be scaled back Illinois state Rep. Anne Williams, D-Chicago, Laura Roach, chief of staff of Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and ABATE of Illinois' Josh Witkowski during a House Revenue and Finance Committee hearing. Source: BlueRoomStream Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_f4f1c67c-116f-11ef-aa02-a7e24c5f487c.html 2024-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 151 IllinoisElectric VehiclesEV RebatesAnne WilliamsIllinois EPAJosh WitkowskiState BudgetMotorcycle IndustryLow IncomeFundingSustainability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443293/pritzker-dollar800-million-cut-memo-sends-message-to-balance-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443293_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443293_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker: $800 million cut memo sends message to balance budget Separately, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Monday and state Rep. Blaine Wilhour, R-Beecher City, Thursday Source: Illinois.gov, BlueRoomStream Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_25e6f120-115d-11ef-8a59-6ffeb5998021.html 2024-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 190 J.B. PritzkerBlaine WilhourIllinois budgetIllinois governmentbudget cutssports bettingtax increaserevenue shortfallIllinois legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443294/supporters-critics-react-to-chicagos-mayor-lobbying-state-legislators https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443294_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443294_video_v3.mp4 Supporters, critics react to Chicago's mayor lobbying state legislators Separately, state Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, and Hal Woods, Kids First Chicago chief of policy, discuss Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson lobbying state legislators Source: BlueRoomStream, Catrina Petersen / The Center Square Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_33545948-113e-11ef-b9c5-6b9638f71c2b.html 2024-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 220 ChicagoBrandon JohnsonDan CaulkinsHal WoodsIllinoisstate legislatorsproperty taxesChicago Public SchoolsCPSpension fundfundingschool fundinglobbying https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443295/prison-closures-could-cause-hundreds-of-jobs-to-leave-the-central-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443295_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443295_video_v3.mp4 Prison closures could cause hundreds of jobs to leave the Central Illinois During a COGFA meeting, state Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer, R-Murrayville, AFSCME Council 31 Deputy Director Mike Newman, Illinois Department of Corrections Acting Director Latoya Hughes and state Sen. Sally Turner, R-Beason, discuss proposed prison closures. Source: BlueRoomStream Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_1ff51ffe-0f13-11ef-b8a4-ab4961203981.html 2024-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 286 Prison closuresIllinoisC.D. DavidsmeyerAFSCME Council 31Latoya HughesSally TurnerStateville Correctional CenterLogan Developmental CenterState facilities closure actEconomic developmentCorrectional facilitiesJobsRelocatingEconomic Impact https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443296/illinois-legislators-consider-more-tax-credits-invest-in-kids-not-among-them https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443296_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443296_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators consider more tax credits; Invest in Kids not among them State Rep. Dagmara Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, Chicago Broadways President and CEO Lou Raizin, and Erik Hoffer from Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board during a House committee. State Rep. Chris Miller, R-Oakland, on the House floor. Source: BlueRoomStream Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_7561a2c2-0efb-11ef-835b-af8b08b838ae.html 2024-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 115 Tax CreditsIllinoisState Rep Dagmara AvelarLou RaizinBroadway ChicagoErik HofferNorthern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory BoardChris MillerIllinois HouseAffordable HousingIncome TaxFire SprinklersHouse Bill 4909House Bill 4578Invest in Kids https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443297/state-reps-mary-beth-canty-d-arlington-heights-blaine-wilhour-r-beecher-city-will-davis-d-haze https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443297_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443297_video_v3.mp4 State Reps Mary Beth Canty, D Arlington Heights, Blaine Wilhour, R Beecher City, Will Davis, D Haze State Reps. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, Blaine Wilhour, R-Beecher City, Will Davis, D-Hazel Crest, and Steven Reick, R-Woodstock, discuss Senate Bill 1 Source: BlueRoomStream Read more: Bill creating new childhood state agency at unknown costs ready for Pritzker 2024-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 120 Mary Beth CantyBlaine WilhourWill DavisSteven ReickSenate Bill 1IllinoisEarly Childhood ProgramsChild Care AssistancePreschool for AllGovernment SpendingIllinois Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443298/race-based-higher-ed-funding-formula-advocates-want-state-to-cover-student-costs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443298_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443298_video_v3.mp4 Race-based, higher ed funding formula advocates want state to cover student costs During a committee hearing, State Rep. Dan Swanson, R-Alpha, Center for Tax and Budget Accountability Executive Director Ralph Martire, and state Reps. Paul Jacobs, R-Pomona, and Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, discuss funding higher ed Source: BlueRoomStream Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_104d8ee2-0e46-11ef-84a6-1bd8223d4e37.html 2024-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 185 IllinoisDan SwansonPaul JacobsCarol AmmonsHigher EducationTuitionState FundingIllinois FundingState Representative https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443299/chicago-mayor-asks-statehouse-leaders-for-more-funding-for-schools-transit-bears https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443299_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443299_video_v3.mp4 Chicago mayor asks statehouse leaders for more funding for schools, transit, Bears Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson takes questions during a news conference in Springfield Wednesday Source: BlueRoomStream Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_3cbcd8d8-0d93-11ef-8767-fb3aaddecba7.html 2024-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 124 Brandon JohnsonChicago MayorIllinoisState FundingChicago BearsPublic TransportationPublic EducationWill Davis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443300/separately-andres-rizo-works-with-pilsen-neighbors-community-council-and-is-undocumented-and-state https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443300_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443300_video_v3.mp4 Separately, Andres Rizo works with Pilsen Neighbors Community Council and is undocumented and state Separately, Andres Rizo works with Pilsen Neighbors Community Council and is undocumented and state Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, discuss immigrant workers Source: Catrina Petersen / The Center Square Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_24bf437e-0e10-11ef-963b-4f2e3884bf6b.html 2024-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 145 Andres RizoAdam Niemergimmigrant workersPilsen Neighbors Community Councilexecutive orderimmigration policylegal entrycitizenship https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443301/decriminalizing-prostitution-in-illinois-proposed-lawmaker-shocked-at-idea https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443301_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443301_video_v3.mp4 Decriminalizing prostitution in Illinois proposed; lawmaker shocked at idea Separately, state Rep. John Cabello, R-Machesney Park, Brian Johnson, the CEO of Equality Illinois, and former sex worker Reyna Ortiz discuss a proposal to legalize sex work in Illinois Source: BlueRoomStream, Catrina Petersen / The Center Square Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_3b588fde-0d78-11ef-b91e-0b4e27f26a73.html 2024-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 141 IllinoisJohn CabelloBrian JohnsonReyna Ortizdecriminalizing prostitutionsex workequality illinoisstate representativelegislationpolicy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443302/during-electric-vehicle-event-governor-admits-demand-has-waned https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443302_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443302_video_v3.mp4 During electric vehicle event, governor admits demand has waned Separately, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state Rep. Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, discuss tax credits for electric vehicle manufacturers Source: Illinois.gov, BlueRoomStream Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_2402eda0-0d6b-11ef-bfb4-07490f263c81.html 2024-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 122 J.B. PritzkerBrad HalbrookRivianelectric vehicleEVtax creditsIllinoisautomotive https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443303/former-trump-official-tells-illinois-to-get-out-of-way-of-deportations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443303_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443303_video_v3.mp4 Former Trump official tells Illinois to get out of way of deportations Separately, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker in Peoria and former Trump ICE Secretary Tom Homan discuss immigration Source: Illinois.gov, Greg Bishop / The Center Square Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_b90b1cde-0cb6-11ef-b2f4-df3b8ceca8a9.html 2024-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 189 Tom HomanJ.B. PritzkerIllinoisDeportationImmigrationICETrump administrationTrust Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443304/pritzker-dismisses-reports-his-family-is-funding-pro-palestine-groups https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443304_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443304_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker dismisses reports his family is funding pro-Palestine groups Separately, Gov. J.B. Pritzker dismissed his family indirectly funding pro-Palestinian groups, a recent social media video from Adalah Justice Project, and state Rep. Blaine Wilhour, R-Beecher City, discusses "cultural rot" at universities Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_0ef726d6-0cb9-11ef-a303-a33834cf9ea2.html Source: Illinois.gov, BlueRoomStream 2024-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 90 J. B. PritzkerBlaine Wilhourpro-Palestinecultural rotIllinois governmentIllinois politicsanti-zionismanti-Judeo Christian https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443305/advocates-legislators-push-for-dollar140-million-to-fund-illinois-violence-prevention https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443305_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443305_video_v3.mp4 Advocates, legislators push for $140 million to fund Illinois violence prevention Separately, Target Area Development Director of Research and Re-entry Edward McBride and state Rep. Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, discuss taxpayer funded violence intervention programs Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_d52f7304-0bf0-11ef-a860-eb5cf20d67c4.html Video: Catrina Petersen / The Center Square 2024-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 IllinoisViolence PreventionFundingLegislatorsTarget Area DevelopmentEdward McBrideBrad HalbrookReimagine Public Safety ActChicagoGun Violence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443306/uw-president-campus-tents-will-ultimately-be-gone https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443306_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443306_video_v3.mp4 UW President: Campus Tents ‘Will Ultimately Be Gone’ The head of the University of Wisconsin says there will be an end to part of the protests on campuses across the state, but he’s not saying how or when. UW President Jay Rothman was a guest on UpFront over the weekend. He said the tent communities that have popped up on the campuses in Madison and Milwaukee "will ultimately be gone.” Monday marks a week since the pro-Palestinian protests began. 2024-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 542 campus protestspro-Palestinefree speechcollege administratorsUW-MadisonUW-MilwaukeeUniversity of WisconsinCampus TentsIsrael DivestmentProtestsFree SpeechPolitical ActivismWisconsin in FocusBen YountPublic Safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443307/dollar13b-tax-cut-clears-major-legislative-hurdle https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443307_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443307_video_v3.mp4 $13B Tax Cut Clears Major Legislative Hurdle A plan that cuts taxes in Pennsylvania by $13 billion over the next five years cleared the state Senate on Tuesday. The proposal repeals a 2004 personal income tax raise and eliminates the gross receipts tax charge on electricity bills. It also makes a $6 million annual recurring transfer to the Alternative Fuels Incentive Fund and creates a $500 tax credit for volunteer paramedics. Republican leaders say the proposal eases inflationary pressure for wage earners, business owners and “anyone who pays an electricity bill,” while simultaneously reversing the downward economic spiral stemming from population loss. 2024-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 486 Pennsylvaniatax cut$13 BillionSenateEconomic growthGross Receipt TaxBusiness Investmentbudget seasonelection year 2024legislative hurdleschool choiceeducation spendingtax creditselectricity bills https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443308/california-state-commission-unveils-major-ceqa-update-proposal-to-expand-housing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443308_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443308_video_v3.mp4 California State Commission Unveils Major CEQA Update Proposal to Expand Housing Amid a 4.5 million home housing shortage, California’s Little Hoover Commission, a non-partisan, state-funded body, unveiled major changes to the state’s landmark California Environmental Quality Act designed to improve housing construction times and costs. LHC found CEQA is heavily used for “non-environmental goals” and recommended, among other acts, exempting infill housing from CEQA review and requiring greater standing to indefinitely challenge new construction, as currently nearly anyone in the country can. 2024-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 523 CaliforniaCEQAEnvironmental Quality ActLittle Hoover CommissionHousing DevelopmentInfill Housinghousing shortagehousing demandDavid MastioKenneth Schruppinclusionary zoningprice controlsTurner Center housing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443309/biden-touts-microsoft-ai-data-center-in-racine https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443309_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443309_video_v3.mp4 Biden Touts Microsoft AI Data Center in Racine President Joe Biden’s latest campaign stop in Wisconsin came with more than just a quick speech and some pictures. The president was in Racine on Wednesday to help announce Microsoft’s latest data center expansion. Last fall, Microsoft announced plans for a $1.4 billion data center site. The $3.3 billion site announced Wednesday would build on that original investment. 2024-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 568 Joe BidenMicrosoftRacineWisconsinData Centerartificial intelligenceeconomic developmenttech jobsgovernment tax crediteconomic subsidiesFoxconnTony EversScott WalkerBen Younttax credits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443310/what-stops-crime-offenders-more-scared-of-their-mom-than-the-police https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443310_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443310_video_v3.mp4 What Stops Crime? Offenders ‘More Scared of Their Mom’ Than the Police As Philadelphia and Pittsburgh see a drop in murders, public safety and crime remain high priorities across the state. To make communities safer, legislators want to figure out best practices for punishing crime and deploying policing. The House Judiciary Committee met on Wednesday and heard from testifiers that deterring crime comes down to the certainty of punishment, not the severity. 2024-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 381 Pennsylvaniacrimecriminal justicelaw enforcementpunishing crimeDavid Harrismental health issuedrug abusedistrict attorneyKristen SmithAnthony Hennanlower risk inmatesMichael O'Donnellcriminal issueValues.com https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443311/michigan-house-oks-dollar81b-budget-with-drone-e-bike-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443311_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443311_video_v3.mp4 Michigan House OKs $81B Budget With Drone, E-Bike Funding Michigan House Democrats passed budget bills totaling nearly $81 billion – larger than Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s recommendation. Republicans in the minority for the first time in 40 years decried the spending proposals as wasteful as Democrats said the budget would invest in all Michiganders. House Speaker Joe Tate, D-Detroit, welcomed the proposed budget. 2024-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 248 MichiganMichigan HouseGretchen WhitmerJoe TateMatt HallAngela WitwerDonni SteeleMichigan budgetE-bikeDrone https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443312/kcrha-makes-its-case-amid-homelessness-crisis-increased-spending https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443312_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443312_video_v3.mp4 KCRHA Makes Its Case Amid Homelessness Crisis, Increased Spending With hundreds of millions of tax dollars spent, the King County Regional Homelessness Authority is facing calls for accountability from city officials who look to the semi-governmental organization to get the area's chronic homelessness crisis under control. A senior KCRHA policy director says their efforts are working. KCRHA has served as the organization responsible for coordinating funding and services for unhoused people across all of King County since 2019. 2024-05-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 King CountyHomeless Authorityhomelessness crisistax levyspendingWashington stateKCRHATaxpayer moneypublic safetybudget deficitproperty taxSeattleGeneral Fundbudget constraintState government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443313/judge-fines-trump-for-10th-gag-order-violation-warns-about-jail https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443313_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443313_video_v3.mp4 Judge Fines Trump for 10th Gag Order Violation, Warns About Jail A judge on Monday fined former President Donald Trump for violating a gag order in his New York hush money case for a tenth time. Prosecutors had alleged Trump violated the gag order an additional four times, but Judge Juan Merchan found only one instance violated the order. In his ruling, the judge fined Trump $1,000 for comments he made during an April 22, 2024, interview with "Just the News No Noise." During the interview, Trump said the jury was packed with Democrats. 2024-05-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 421 Donald Trumphush money trialgag orderNew YorkStormy Danielselection interferenceMichael Cohentrial judgeprosecutorJanuary 6thcampaign financeUS Supreme Courtappeals courtFani Willisclassified documents https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443314/pritzker-directs-state-agencies-to-prepare-for-dollar800-million-less-for-proposed-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443314_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443314_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker Directs State Agencies to Prepare for $800 Million Less for Proposed Budget Illinois state agencies are being directed to prepare for $800 million less than what Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed for the fiscal year 2025 budget. The General Assembly has until May 31 to pass a budget with simple majorities. Fiscal 2025 begins July 1. Pritzker proposed a $52.7 billion budget in February that included about $1 billion in tax increases. In a memo obtained by The Center Square sent out to state agency directors Wednesday, Deputy Gov. Andy Manar said it has "become clear that opposition to proposed revenue is significant enough to direct agencies to prepare for the possibility of reductions to proposed spending" and "we must prepare to implement a potential balanced budget scenario with $800 million less in available revenue." 2024-05-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinois budgetJB PritzkerIllinois governmentState agenciesrevenue shortfalltax increasesIllinoisIllinois PoliticsChicagoPritzkerrevenuetaxpayer fundsARPA dollarstax collectionstate agencies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443315/wisconsin-legislature-launches-dei-audit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443315_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443315_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Legislature Launches DEI Audit Wisconsin Republican lawmakers want to know exactly what diversity, equity and inclusion is doing in state government and what it is costing. The Joint Legislative Audit Commission on Tuesday began an audit of DEI programs throughout the state’s executive agencies. Sen. Eric Wimberger, R-Green Bay, opened the first audit hearing with a blistering rebuke of DEI, which he says is nothing more than a fancy term for discrimination. 2024-05-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 488 Wisconsin LegislatureDEI auditdiversity equity inclusionErik WimbergerUniversity of Wisconsin SystemWisconsin legislaturecivil rights actcolor blind societyRacine CountyGreen Bayk-12 public educationWorkforce Development auditJD DavidsonBen YoungBob Wittke https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443316/fact-check-gavin-newsom-claims-record-tourism-but-actually-it-is-down-14percent https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443316_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443316_video_v3.mp4 Fact Check: Gavin Newsom Claims Record Tourism, but Actually It Is Down 14% California Governor Gavin Newsom took to the top of Golden Gate Bridge to share the claim that California had hit an "unprecedented" tourism spending record. The facts? After inflation, tourism is down 14% from 2019. The false claim was shared by trusted news organizations such as CBS and the San Francisco Chronicle. In his press release with Visit California CEO Caroline Beteta, Newsom claimed tourism spending was up 5.6% in 2023 over 2022, a figure that is a 3.8% increase from peak 2019 levels. However, the Visit California report featured in the release and cited by Newsom says those figures are not adjusted for inflation, which has been approximately 19% since 2019. 2024-05-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 274 Gavin NewsomCalifornia tourismtourism spendinginflationtax revenueCaroline BetetaVisit CaliforniaCalifornia economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443317/michigan-supreme-court-dodges-drone-privacy-question https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443317_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443317_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Supreme Court Dodges Drone Privacy Question The Michigan Supreme Court declined to say whether the government can use drones to spy on people without a warrant. The unanimous Friday ruling follows a 17-year dispute between residents Todd and Heather Maxon and Long Lake township officials who say the 5-acre residential property is being used as an illegal junkyard. The 18-page ruling written by Judge Brian Zahra affirmed the Court of Appeals ruling and remanded the case to the trial court for further proceeding. 2024-05-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 205 Michigan Supreme Courtdrone surveillanceprivacy rightsfourth amendmentBrian ZahraTodd MaxonHeather MaxonLong Lake TownshipInstitute for JusticeMike GreenbergScott Bullock https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443318/school-voucher-plan-emerges-from-hibernation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443318_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443318_video_v3.mp4 School Voucher Plan Emerges From Hibernation A plan for school vouchers in Pennsylvania emerged from hibernation on Tuesday. The legislation remains a top priority among Republican leaders in the Senate and a thorn in the side of Democratic leaders in the House. Between them, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro keeps one foot in each camp – billing himself as a supporter of school vouchers, and of the Senate’s plan, but not the ultimate closer on a legislative deal between the two chambers. 2024-05-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 500 school vouchersPennsylvania politicsGovernor Josh Shapiroeducation policyJosh ShapiroDemocratic lawmakersprivate school tuitionKristen SmithTony Williamsschool districtsPennsylvania in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443319/campus-protests-across-america https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443319_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443319_video_v3.mp4 Campus Protests Across America Join us for a roundtable discussion of protests on college campuses across America, featuring The Center Square's Regional Editors Sarah Roderick-Fitch and David Mastio, and Washington State reporter Spencer Pauley. In this episode, we discuss how different universities have responded to protests about the Israel-Hamas war. We examine how strains of anti-semitism have shown up in some of these protests. We consider what led to this tumultuous moment and how these situations are likely to develop going forward. Join us as we discuss the ongoing protests on college campuses around the country. 2024-05-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1547 campus protestsanti-semitismIsrael-Hamas warcollege campusesUCLAColumbia UniversityGeorge Washington UniversityprotestsColumbiaCornellIsraelPalestineUnited Stateseducation systempublic education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443320/taxpayer-funded-equity-center-resources-directly-undermine-american-ideals https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443320_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443320_video_v3.mp4 Taxpayer-Funded Equity Center Resources ‘Directly Undermine’ American Ideals Taxpayer-funded equity-focused events directed school employees to push public school boards to focus on race and gender, encouraged staff to focus on “disrupting whiteness” and promoted ideologies that critics say lay “the groundwork for a communist worldview.” Chalkboard reviewed recordings of federally sponsored virtual roundtables and events where presenters promoted controversial ideas like critical race theory, intersectionality and critical consciousness for school administrators, teachers and staff. A September virtual roundtable discussion focused on “disrupting racism at the intersections in schools” and used the definition of intersectionality created by the founder of critical race theory Kimberlé Crenshaw. 2024-05-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 566 Education in FocusCritical Race Theoryequity trainingDEIEquity workDepartment of Educationschool staffChalkboard NewsMAP CenterGreat Lakes Equity CenterTechnical Assistance CenterBrendan ClaryElianna Knodele https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443321/chicago-public-schools-invokes-equity-in-virtual-learning-but-research-says-it-isnt-fair https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443321_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443321_video_v3.mp4 Chicago Public Schools Invokes Equity in Virtual Learning, but Research Says It Isn’t Fair Chicago Public Schools adopted a policy last year to honor academic credits received during virtual classes, citing equity as one of the reasons underpinning the policy as well as the benefits of the online instruction model. But as Chalkboard reported last year, researchers have questioned the efficacy of virtual learning and raised concerns that virtual credit recovery classes actually hurt those who need help the most. A spokesperson from Chicago Public Schools said the district would not provide a comment to Chalkboard News about virtual credit recovery classes in response to questions about the district's policy adopted in May last year, which added a section about equity in the implementation of virtual learning. 2024-05-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 598 Chicago Public Schoolsequity in educationvirtual learningvirtual credit recoveryonline coursesonline learningChalkboard NewsEducation in FocusBrendan Clarycheating https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443322/navigating-the-economics-of-electric-vehicles https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443322_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443322_video_v3.mp4 Navigating the Economics of Electric Vehicles Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the world of electric vehicles on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-05-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 864 Everyday Economicselectric vehiclesEV marketEV incentivesEV demandtesla carvehicle saleselectric cargas hybridToyota hybridvehicle economicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguychina marketcar buying https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443323/police-dismantle-ucla-protestor-encampment-amid-mass-arrests https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443323_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443323_video_v3.mp4 Police Dismantle UCLA Protestor Encampment Amid Mass Arrests Police cleared the encampment of pro-Palestine protestors at UCLA before dawn on Thursday, arresting hundreds for failing to disperse after the school declared the encampment an unlawful assembly. Protestors held on to hastily erected barricades against the police, who tore away at their defenses item by item until officers could break through. California Highway Patrol and Los Angeles Police Department officers deployed riot shields, tear gas, flares, and rubber bullets against the determined crowd. As police broke through the outer barricades, protestors fell back to more defenses, where the cycle repeated yet again. By sunrise, the encampment was fully under police control. 2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 531 UCLApro-Palestineprotestdemonstrationencampmentanti-semitismcollege campusesCalifornia universitiesarrestspoliceriottear gasrubber bulletsbarricadesunlawful assembly https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443324/several-states-file-suit-challenging-new-title-ix-rules https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443324_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443324_video_v3.mp4 Several States File Suit Challenging New Title IX Rules Tennessee and West Virginia led a five-state lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education challenging the federal overhaul of Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act. The lawsuit is one of several filed nationally on the topic after Biden’s administration rewrote the Title IX statute to expand the definition of “sex” to include “gender identity.” “The U.S. Department of Education has no authority to let boys into girls’ locker rooms,” Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti said in a statement. “In the decades since its adoption, Title IX has been universally understood to protect the privacy and safety of women in private spaces like locker rooms and bathrooms. 2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 491 Title IX rulesBiden administrationtransgender rightsgender identityTitle IXtransgender womengender ideologyJoe Bideneducation systemlawsuitTennesseeWest Virginia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443325/mps-proposed-position-cuts-not-necessarily-people-cuts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443325_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443325_video_v3.mp4 MPS’ Proposed Position Cuts Not Necessarily People Cuts Milwaukee Public Schools are proposing a new budget that would cut nearly 300 positions and spend hundreds of millions of dollars less. MPS’s superintendent unveiled his budget for the 2024-2025 school year recently. The proposed 288 position cuts are getting most of the headlines. Nearly half of those positions are teaching positions. But those announced cuts are for positions, not necessarily people. 2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 486 Milwaukee Public Schoolsbudget cutsWisconsintax revenueschool referendumproperty taxesMilwaukee schoolsBen YountCenter SquareWisconsin InstituteLaw and LibertyScott Walkerbudget hearings https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443326/newsom-proclaims-clean-energy-victory-as-ca-energy-costliest-in-mainland-us https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443326_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443326_video_v3.mp4 Newsom Proclaims ‘Clean Energy Victory’ as CA Energy Costliest in Mainland U.S. California Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a “major clean energy victory” with a tenfold increase in battery capacity as the state’s energy costs rose to the highest in the contiguous United States, or double the national average. Only Hawaii, the island state in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, has more expensive energy. Newsom announced the state has 10,379 megawatts of battery storage during Earth Week. Given that the state consumes 259.5 terawatts of energy per year — or approximately 711,000 megawatts of energy per day — that’s enough capacity to run the state for 21 minutes. 2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 494 CaliforniaGavin Newsomclean energybattery capacityenergy costscalifornia energyelectric ratesutility companiesclean energy victoryPacific Gas & ElectricSouthern California EdisonSan Diego Gas & Electricwildfire riskelectric charging stationsK-12 education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443327/trump-talks-rfk-jr-support-ahead-of-wisconsin-rally https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443327_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443327_video_v3.mp4 Trump Talks RFK Jr Support Ahead of Wisconsin Rally Former President Trump isn’t saying much about his Wisconsin strategy, but he is talking about one potential rival. Trump appeared on News Talk 1130 WISN’s Jay Weber show Wednesday morning to talk about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The former president said some Republicans see Kennedy as a possible alternative because of his stance on the COVID vaccine. Trump said that’s a mistake. 2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 603 Donald TrumpRobert Kennedy JrWisconsin2024 electionJoe BidenSwing Statepoliticalelectionsvoter turnoutswing voterspolitical campaignKamala HarrisBill Clintonvoter https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443328/the-labor-market-is-cooling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443328_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443328_video_v3.mp4 The Labor Market Is Cooling Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the fact the labor market is cooling on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 411 Labor MarketJob quitsJob MarketWage growthUnemploymentConsumer spendingjob securityquit levelsOrphe DivounguyChris Krug https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443329/radical-left-revolution-trump-weighs-in-on-pro-hamas-campus-chaos https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443329_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443329_video_v3.mp4 ‘Radical Left Revolution:’ Trump Weighs in on Pro-Hamas Campus Chaos Former President Donald Trump weighed in online on the ongoing chaos on college campuses as pro-Hamas protesters occupy and vandalize colleges around the country. “THIS IS A RADICAL LEFT REVOLUTION TAKING PLACE IN OUR COUNTRY,” Trump wrote Thursday on TruthSocial, his social media site. Trump’s comments capture a repeated conservative argument, that conservative protesters like those on Jan. 6 were met with severe consequences while liberal protesters, like the Black Lives Matter rioters and the college campus pro-Hamas protesters, have been given a pass. Biden has remained silent as local leaders navigate the protests, which have featured arrests, vandalism, some viral moments of fights, and calls for violence against Jews. Many of the protests have also expressed outright support for Hamas, the group that killed hundreds of Israelis, many of them civilians and children, in the Oct. 7 attack last fall. The State Department has officially named Hamas a terrorist organization. 2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 503 Campus ChaosPro-Hamas ProtestsAnti-Israel ProtestsColumbia UniversityUCLADonald TrumpCampus ProtestsIsrael-Hamas conflictPalestinian refugeesBiden AdministrationImmigration IssuesPalestinian Flag https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443330/higher-ed-reform-plan-meant-to-grow-pa-workforce https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443330_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443330_video_v3.mp4 Higher Ed Reform Plan Meant to “Grow PA” Workforce Pennsylvania's declining working age population foreshadows trouble ahead. Legislative Republicans, however, say they've developed a package of education bills to keep the state’s youth within its borders and boost the economy. The program, called GrowPA, was announced earlier this month as a way to deal with workforce shortages, high college costs and the struggle of lagging behind other states. 2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 367 Pennsylvaniaworkforce shortagehigher educationlegislative reformaging populationtax revenuesJosh ShapiroPennsylvania RepublicansEducation ReformState officeAbraham LincolnVice Presidentpersistence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443331/confusion-remains-over-wa-cares-exemptions-based-on-private-insurance-plans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443331_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443331_video_v3.mp4 Confusion Remains Over WA Cares Exemptions Based on Private Insurance Plans There seems to be some confusion among certain state agencies about workers who received exemptions from WA Cares, Washington’s mandatory long-term care benefit program. The program is paid for by 58 cents out of every $100 earned deducted from workers' paychecks. WA Cares provided a one-time opportunity for people to opt out, if they could show they had private long-term care insurance in place before Nov. 1, 2021. This opt-out provision is no longer available to new applicants. 2024-05-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 WA Cares ExemptionWashington StateLong-Term CareLong-Term Care InsuranceTax PolicyWashingtonWA Cares exemptionsEmployment SecurityCarlene JohnsonLisa BrownSpokaneCannabis IndustryFederal TaxesJoe BidenProperty Tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443332/illinois-democrats-approve-changes-to-election-law-in-less-than-24-hours https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443332_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443332_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Democrats Approve Changes to Election Law in Less Than 24 Hours In less than 24 hours, Illinois Statehouse Democrats passed a measure that changes election law, a move Republicans say is a slap in the face of voters in the middle of an election cycle. Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signaled support. Senate Bill 2412 originally started as a measure impacting child welfare, but late Wednesday, House Democrats gutted the bill to bring about an elections measure. House Republicans voted present and walked off the floor in protest, saying the measure was dropped on them last minute. 2024-05-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinois Democratselection lawlegislative sessionprimary electionvoter disenfranchisementIllinois legislatureJ.B. PritzkerIllinoisLegislationstate budgetGreg BishopEmmanuel Chris Welchgutt and replacestate attorneydomestic abuse https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443333/uw-madison-chancellor-protests-can-continue-now-with-tents-gone https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443333_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443333_video_v3.mp4 UW-Madison Chancellor: Protests Can Continue Now With Tents Gone The University of Wisconsin says protesters are more than welcome to continue their pro-Palestinain demonstrations, but they will do so without their tents. UW-Madison Police removed dozens of tents from the University’s Library Mall early Wednesday morning. Officers also arrested about a dozen people. UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin told the university in a letter Wednesday that protesters were reminded for days that camping on campus is illegal. Mnookin said protesters were also warned before police moved in. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_f68f5978-07e6-11ef-9089-d71115acdb95.html 2024-05-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 561 WisconsinCollege protestsStudent activismIsraelGaza conflictUniversity of WisconsinJennifer MnookinUW-MadisonProtestsPolice responseTentsFree speechCampus rules https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443334/pa-game-commission-head-resigns-after-business-relationships-revealed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443334_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443334_video_v3.mp4 PA Game Commission Head Resigns After ‘Business Relationships’ Revealed The Pennsylvania Game Commission has a new leader after its top official resigned due to moonlighting as a wellness coach — and engaging in a “business relationship” with several commission workers. Bryan Burhans, PGC executive director, stepped down on Monday after the Board of Game Commissioners raised concerns unrelated to his leadership capabilities.Foradora, who is also the board president, noted that they did not accuse Burhans of any ethical violations, but only questioned the “appropriateness of those business relationships.” Replacing Burhans is Pennsylvania native Stephen Smith, the commission’s deputy executive director since February. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_af8d9fd8-076b-11ef-bf15-237ee6e435a0.html 2024-05-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 311 Pennsylvania Game CommissionBrian BurhansAnthony HennenScott ForadoraTravis LauSteven SmithPA Game CommissionPennsylvaniaresignbusiness relationships https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443335/whitmer-signs-bills-requiring-high-schools-coaches-have-cpr-aed-training https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443335_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443335_video_v3.mp4 Whitmer Signs Bills Requiring High Schools Coaches Have CPR, AED Training Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills requiring high school coaches to maintain valid certification for CPR and automated external defibrillators in case of cardiac arrest. The legislation requires schools to have a cardiac emergency response plan if a student-athlete collapses on the field because of a cardiac issue. House Bill 5527, sponsored by state Rep. John Fitzgerald, requires schools to activate a cardiac emergency response plan for the governing body of a school. HB 5528, sponsored by state Rep. Tyrone Carter, amends the Revised School Code to require any individual who serves as an athletic coach at a public or private high school to maintain a valid certification in CPR and use of an AED. 2024-05-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 179 Gretchen WhitmerMichiganlegislationCPRAEDhigh school coachescardiac arrestJohn FitzgeraldTyrone CarterAmerican Red CrossAmerican Heart Association https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443336/which-college-graduates-are-positioned-best-in-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443336_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443336_video_v3.mp4 Which College Graduates Are Positioned Best in 2024? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss which college graduates and degrees are positioned to best in this economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 517 Everyday Economicsjob marketChris KrugOrphe Divounguylabor shortagescollege graduatescareer pathseconomic trendsfuture careersautomationartificial intelligencesoftware engineerstechnologyhealth care https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443337/economic-news-and-data-to-look-out-for-this-week https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443337_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443337_video_v3.mp4 Economic News & Data to Look out for This Week Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look out for today on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-05-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 669 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyeconomic newseconomic dataFederal Reserverate cutsconsumer spendinginterest ratescredit card debtincome growtheconomic policyUnited StatesAmerican taxpayerJerome Powell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443338/evaluating-the-return-on-investment-roi-of-a-college-degree https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443338_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443338_video_v3.mp4 Evaluating the Return on Investment (ROI) of a College Degree Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the more on the 'economics of college' on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 550 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguycollege degreecollege tuitionreturn on investmentstudent loansunemployment ratelabor marketlifelong earningscollege majorThe Center Squareeconomics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443339/judge-allows-class-action-lawsuit-against-chicago-schools-over-hindu-rituals https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443339_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443339_video_v3.mp4 Judge Allows Class Action Lawsuit Against Chicago Schools Over Hindu Rituals A federal judge is allowing a class action lawsuit against the Chicago Public Schools Board of Education over its use of the “Quiet Time” transcendental meditation program, which allegedly required student participation and incorporated Hindu rituals. Chicago Public Schools stated it ended the Quiet Time program in 2020 and that it denies any liability related to the program, which former students allege violated their constitutional rights because of the religious aspects of the program. 2024-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 501 Chicago Public SchoolslawsuitQuiet Time Programtranscendental meditationHindu ritualsclass action lawsuitChicago schoolslegal standingconstitutional rightsKaiya Huggins https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443340/report-exclusionary-school-maps-perpetuate-educational-redlining https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443340_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443340_video_v3.mp4 Report: Exclusionary School Maps Perpetuate Educational Redlining A new report tied to the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision Brown v. Board of Education says schools nationwide legally discriminate against some students based on their address. Available to All, the nonprofit watchdog group that advocates for equal access to public schools, released the report Monday asserting that top public schools can legally prevent disadvantaged students, often those from minority communities, from enrolling based on their address. "Today Linda Brown would most likely be turned away from the best public school in her city because of her address,” said Derrell Bradford, an Available to All board member, in a press release this week. “Our system is built on exclusionary maps that determine who can or cannot enroll in a public school.” Full story: https://www.chalkboardnews.com/issues/school-choice/article_d92ba468-025a-11ef-b0b6-5b442dccface.html 2024-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 644 educational redliningexclusionary systemsschool district mapseducational discriminationpublic educationK-12 educationcommunities of colorsocioeconomic statusdesegregation caseAvailable to Allschool safetylearning losscurriculum developmentEducation in FocusChalkboard News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443341/the-economics-of-educational-investment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443341_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443341_video_v3.mp4 The Economics of Educational Investment Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the 'economics of college' on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 627 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguycollegeeducational expenseshigher educationstudent loanstudent debtlabor market reportshard skillsK-12 educationpublic educationnews reporting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443342/chicago-bears-look-for-public-financing-in-building-a-new-stadium https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443342_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443342_video_v3.mp4 Chicago Bears Look for Public Financing in Building a New Stadium The Chicago Bears on Wednesday unveiled details about a proposed new stadium complex on the lakefront in which the NFL team will seek taxpayer funding, something that is not sitting well with Illinois' governor and legislative leaders. The team is planning to build a state-of-the-art, domed lakefront stadium near Soldier Field, its current stadium. The Bears said they'd provide over $2 billion for the project, which they said would cover over 70% of the costs. But projections put the total price tag at around $4.7 billion. 2024-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Chicago BearsPublic financingnew stadiumtaxpayersIllinoisJB PritzkerIllinois legislatureTaxpayer dollarsSoldier Fieldinfrastructure costsstate tax dollarsfederal tax dollarsChicagoBrandon JohnsonTax policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443343/if-voters-decide-to-allow-wa-cares-op-out-will-the-state-refund-tax-collections https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443343_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443343_video_v3.mp4 If Voters Decide to Allow WA Cares Op-Out, Will the State Refund Tax Collections? More than nine months since Washington state workers started paying into the state-mandated long-term care insurance program known as WA Cares, most working Washingtonians have contributed at least a few hundred dollars to the program. But if voters approve Initiative 2124 this November, workers can opt out of having 58 cents out of every $100 earned deducted from their paychecks. WA Cares opponents argue the maximum $36,500 benefit, not available until July 2026, is not adequate and may give someone a false sense of security about future long-term care needs. 2024-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 WA CaresTax CollectionsInitiative 2124Washington Careslong-term caretax collectionsopt-out repealstate of WashingtonWashington StateWashington staterent increasesSpokane Washingtonrent controlhousing markethomelessness increase https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443344/university-antisemitism-reaches-fever-pitch-with-calls-for-violence-against-jews https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443344_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443344_video_v3.mp4 University Antisemitism Reaches Fever Pitch With Calls for Violence Against Jews A Jewish Yale student was reportedly stabbed in the eye with a Palestinian flag during a pro-Hamas protest on campus over the weekend, the latest incident highlighting the ongoing tensions on college campuses since the Hamas terror group attacked Israel Oct. 7 and ignited an ongoing war. Amidst ongoing calls for violence, lawmakers have ramped up calls for accountability for the taxpayer-funded universities as well as groups supporting Hamas, which the State Department has officially labeled a terrorist organization. 2024-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 529 University antisemitismcollege campusesanti-semitismHamasIsraelUniversity Protestscampus violencepro-hamascampus free speechhate speechDan MccalebKasey HarperAmerica in Focusliberal groupsconservative speakers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443345/high-school-nil-proposal-voted-down-in-wisconsin https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443345_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443345_video_v3.mp4 High School NIL Proposal Voted Down in Wisconsin High school athletes in Wisconsin will not be paid to play their sport, at least not yet. The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletics Association, the group that manages high school sports in the state, on Wednesday voted down a name, image and likeness proposal. Brent Jacobson, the WIAA’s legal counsel, said NIL is coming to high school sports and suggested allowing for some payments now could head off either a state law or a wave of lawsuits. 2024-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 575 Wisconsinhigh school sportsNILName Image LikenessWIAAhigh schoolsportscollegecollege athleticNCAABen YountJD Davidson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443346/amid-dollar476m-deficit-los-angeles-cuts-homeless-in-hotels-program-boosts-police https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443346_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443346_video_v3.mp4 Amid $476M Deficit, Los Angeles Cuts Homeless-In-Hotels Program, Boosts Police With the City of Los Angeles facing a $476 million deficit due to overspending and lower than anticipated tax revenues, Mayor Karen Bass has proposed increasing police spending while cutting millions from her signature “Inside Safe” homelessness programs. According to an earlier analysis of Inside Safe by The Center Square, the program costs approximately $17,000 per homeless individual each month. Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Meija recently announced he is auditing Inside Safe to see if it functions and whether money is being spent as promised. Bass’s budget includes $65 million in cuts for Inside Safe, which received $250 million last year, and increasing police spending from $1.9 billion for 2023-2024 to $2 billion for 2024-2025. 2024-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 414 deficitMayor Karen Basspolice overtimehomelessness programLos Angelesproperty taxeconomic concernshousing coststax revenueCalifornia in Focusreal estateproperty taxesSan FranciscoS&P Global Ratingsbond outlook https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443347/higher-prices-mortgage-rates-hurt-home-affordability-in-wisconsin https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443347_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443347_video_v3.mp4 Higher Prices, Mortgage Rates Hurt Home Affordability in Wisconsin Homes keep selling in Wisconsin but prices and the cost to get a mortgage are keeping some from being able to afford a new home. The Wisconsin Realtors Association is out with its latest look at the state’s housing market. Their report says home prices jumped in March by 3.2% compared to March of last year. Meanwhile, the median price of a home rose 10%. 2024-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 532 Wisconsinhousing marketmortgage rateshome affordabilityhome salesreal estate markethousing inventoryMedian priceinterest ratessupply and demandBadger Statestarter homeJD Davidson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443348/supreme-court-questions-how-immunity-would-shape-presidency-in-trump-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443348_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443348_video_v3.mp4 Supreme Court Questions How Immunity Would Shape Presidency in Trump Case U.S. Supreme Court Justices on Thursday grappled with multiple questions about what a president can and can't do as they heard oral arguments in a case that could have wide-reaching political ramifications not only for the 2024 election, but well beyond. Supreme Court justices are considering a case involving former President Donald Trump and if presidents have immunity from criminal prosecutions. Trump's attorney D. John Sauer said the president must have immunity for a functioning democracy to flourish. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_3e8012f8-02a2-11ef-856b-37be46049bb5.html 2024-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 544 Presidential ImmunitySupreme CourtDonald TrumpCriminal ProsecutionJoe BidenJanuary 6Election OverturnHillary Clintonofficial actspolitical retributionGeorge WashingtonBarack Obama https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443349/expert-nuclear-energy-could-help-decarbonize-electricity-sector https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443349_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443349_video_v3.mp4 Expert: Nuclear Energy Could Help Decarbonize Electricity Sector Michigan’s top business group says “we can’t get” to the 100% clean energy standard by 2040 without nuclear energy. The Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, bipartisan lawmakers and organized labor support restarting the 800-megawatt Palisades nuclear plant on Lake Michigan’s Eastern shore, expected to return online in 2025. Edward Kee, CEO and founder of the Nuclear Economics Consulting Group, said nuclear energy could help decarbonize the electricity industry. 2024-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 276 Nuclear EnergyMichigan Chamber of CommerceGretchen WhitmerPalisades nuclear plantEdward KeeMichiganDecarbonizingElectricityLake Michigan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443350/laughlin-aims-to-thread-needle-for-pennsylvanias-marijuana-laws-gun-owners https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443350_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443350_video_v3.mp4 Laughlin Aims to Thread Needle for Pennsylvania’s Marijuana Laws, Gun Owners Legalizing recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania has held legislative attention in recent years, but some problems still pester users in the medical marijuana program. Some clarity may soon come for the legal tensions between Second Amendment rights and state-approved marijuana use. Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, is proposing Senate Bill 1146 to clarify that Pennsylvania’s Uniform Firearm Act does not consider a medical marijuana cardholder as an unlawful user. Current law does not exempt medical users, which puts them in potential legal jeopardy. 2024-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 307 medical marijuanasecond amendmentPennsylvaniaDan LaughlinCenter Squaregun ownershiplegal limboMarijuana LawsGun Owners https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443351/california-border-fentanyl-seizures-double-as-texas-strengthens-border https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443351_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443351_video_v3.mp4 California Border Fentanyl Seizures Double as Texas Strengthens Border California seized over one million fentanyl pills just last week, more than was seized in all of February, highlighting how much smuggling of drugs and illegal immigrants has shifted to California since Texas strengthened its border. In September, California Governor Gavin Newsom increased the California National Guard’s San Diego border region presence from 40 to 60 soldiers for narcotics operations. “We are doing our job to keep illegal drugs off the streets of California,” Newsom said in a statement. "By working with our state, local and federal partners, we are continuing to crack down on drug trafficking in our communities.” A California bill to strip sanctuary state protections from fentanyl dealers failed in committee two weeks ago amid strong Democratic opposition. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_0d5444d6-0317-11ef-a93f-23419c5691e6.html 2024-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 371 CaliforniaFentanyl pillsFentanyl seizuresBorderGavin NewsomCalifornia borderDrug Traffickingaddiction crisisdrug controlOperation Lone StarKenneth SchruppKate SanchezArizona border https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443352/us-fish-and-wildlife-keeps-lake-sturgeon-off-endangered-list https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443352_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443352_video_v3.mp4 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Keeps Lake Sturgeon off Endangered List Sturgeon season in Wisconsin will continue. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it will not add the lake sturgeon to the endangered species list. “After conducting a thorough species status assessment using the best available science, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service determined lake sturgeon do not require listing under the Endangered Species Act,” Fish and Wildlife said in a statement on Monday. A federal judge in Illinois ordered Fish and Wildlife to consider the lake sturgeon as a way to protect the species. State Rep. Ty Bodden, R-Stockbridge, said the problem was never in Wisconsin. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_3800e59e-01a1-11ef-89fb-33a2089c4578.html 2024-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 561 Lake SturgeonU.S. Fish and WildlifeWisconsinEndangered SpeciesSturgeon SpearingConservationOutdoorsmensturgeon managementfederal regulationsstate regulationsDNRenvironmental focusCenter SquareBen Yount https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443353/few-surprises-in-relatively-calm-and-successful-pennsylvania-primary https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443353_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443353_video_v3.mp4 Few Surprises in ‘Relatively Calm and Successful’ Pennsylvania Primary Pennsylvania’s primary night lacked surprises as the presidential nominees were already locked in and few problems cropped up at the polls. Democrats cast their ballot for Joe Biden with 93% support and Republicans followed Donald Trump with 83% support according to early results. As the commonwealth prepares for a U.S. Senate race, Democratic incumbent Bob Casey and Republican nominee Dave McCormick prepare for the general election after running unopposed in their primaries. 2024-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 318 Pennsylvania PrimaryJoe BidenDonald TrumpBob CaseyDave McCormickPennsylvania primaryKevin BoyleSean DoughertyJim GregoryScott Barger https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443354/king-county-business-urges-for-change-to-minimum-wage-bill-to-save-local-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443354_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443354_video_v3.mp4 King County business urges for change to minimum wage bill to save local economy Businesses in unincorporated parts of King County are bracing for a potential minimum wage increase, but some are urging the county council to adjust the legislation to a model that could save the local economy. 2024-04-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 224 King CountyCascadia PizzaMinimum WageLocal EconomyTotal CompensationThomas ReinhardWage BillRestaurant IndustryFood ServiceMaple Valley https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443355/new-economic-data-coming-what-to-expect https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443355_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443355_video_v3.mp4 New Economic Data Coming: What to Expect Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic data being released this week and what to expect on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-04-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 846 economic datagross domestic productjobless claimsconsumer sentimentOrphe DivounguyChris KrugS&P 500pending home saleshousing marketmortgage ratesretail salesPCE numberspersonal spendingprice indexFederal Reserve https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443356/feds-give-michigan-dollar159m-in-solar-subsidies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443356_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443356_video_v3.mp4 Feds Give Michigan $159M in Solar Subsidies The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded Michigan $159 million in solar subsidies for low-income households. The Inflation Reduction Act’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund will be administered through the MI Solar for All program, which aims to increase access to affordable solar energy for eligible families. The Michigan Department of Environment, great lakes, and energy will invest 159 million dollars to accelerate the deployment of rooftop solar, community solar and energy storage. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/michigan/article_8ae79510-0169-11ef-9d7c-cb2f9bad3471.html 2024-04-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 190 MichiganSolar EnergySolar SubsidiesInflation Reduction ActEnvironmental Protection AgencyGretchen WhitmerJoe BidenPhil RoosSam SinghZachary Kolodin https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443357/state-based-immigration-enforcement-across-america https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443357_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443357_video_v3.mp4 State-Based Immigration Enforcement Across America Join us for a roundtable discussion on state legislation addressing illegal immigration, featuring The Center Square's Executive editor Dan McCaleb, Associate editor Kim Jarrett, and Arizona reporter Cameron Arcand. In this episode, we discuss how what has historically been a federal issue - illegal immigration law - has become a state issue. We examine states including Texas, Iowa, Oklahoma, and Arizona that have passed or tried to pass legislation making illegal immigration a state crime. We consider the events that have led to this shift and the legal challenges these laws are facing. Join us as we discuss state efforts to address immigration enforcement across America. 2024-04-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1262 illegal immigrationimmigration enforcementstate lawsborder statesBiden AdministrationTexasArizonaIowaOklahomafederal governmentlegal challengesstate crimeGreg Abbottborder policyfentanyl trafficking https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443358/home-builder-sentiment-unchanged-despite-fewer-construction-starts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443358_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443358_video_v3.mp4 Home Builder Sentiment Unchanged Despite Fewer Construction Starts Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss home builder sentiment remaining unchanged despite fewer construction starts on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-04-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 734 home builder sentimentconstruction startshousing marketinterest rateshousing demandhome affordabilityfirst time buyerMortgage rateshome equityOrphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday Economicsprice cuts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443359/biden-admin-finalizes-title-ix-rule-changes-to-redefine-sex-discrimination https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443359_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443359_video_v3.mp4 Biden Admin Finalizes Title IX Rule Changes to Redefine Sex Discrimination Former secretary of education Betsy DeVos said Friday that the Biden administration's finalized Title IX rule change has "gutted" five decades of protections for women and girls and replaced it with "radical gender theory." The Biden administration’s Department of Education has finalized its long-anticipated Title IX rule that expands the definition of sex discrimination to include gender identity and pregnancy. Critics of the federal rule finalized Friday say that it rewrites the scope of the statute intended to prohibit sex discrimination at federally funded schools and institutions of higher learning. Proponents say the changes are necessary to protect all students. A separate rule on transgender athletes has not yet been finalized. 2024-04-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 489 Title IXSex discriminationGender identityTransgender athletesEducation policyBiden AdministrationRule ChangesFederal fundingMiguel CardonaBetsy DeVos https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443360/report-retail-sales-rose-in-march https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443360_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443360_video_v3.mp4 Report: Retail Sales Rose in March Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the rise of retail sales in March on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-04-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 581 Retail SalesMarch retail salesConsumer SpendingInflation rateEconomic ReportOrphe DivounguyChris Krugeconomicslabor marketNew York FedConsumer FinanceCredit card delinquencyAuto loan delinquencyStock marketReal Wages https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443361/what-is-intersectionality-and-how-is-it-related-to-critical-race-theory https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443361_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443361_video_v3.mp4 What Is Intersectionality and How Is It Related to Critical Race Theory? School districts with diversity, equity and inclusion departments and organizations or individuals that offer professional development may use the term “intersectionality” on their websites, but what does it mean and what relationship does it have to critical race theory? Understanding the principles behind intersectionality and what it means can help add context to important and often divisive conversations at the local, state and national levels around equity and critical race theory. Conversations around power, privilege and racism continue to divide legislatures and school board meetings. Kimberlé Crenshaw, who coined the terms intersectionality and critical race theory, recently gave the keynote lecture at the American Educational Research Association’s annual meeting last week. 2024-04-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 557 critical race theoryintersectionalityeducationKimberlé CrenshawracediscriminationidentitypowerprivilegeracismBlack Lives Mattereducation legislationsexidentity wheel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443362/california-assembly-votes-to-allow-arrestees-to-go-straight-to-social-services https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443362_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443362_video_v3.mp4 California Assembly Votes to Allow Arrestees to Go Straight to Social Services The California State Assembly voted unanimously to let individuals arrested by police be delivered or referred to a public health or social services organization instead of facing custody and arraignment. Under the arresting officer’s discretion, when “no further proceedings are desired,” AB 2215 would allow the “release an arrested person from custody without bringing the person before a magistrate if the person is, subsequent to being arrested, delivered or referred to a public health or social service organization that provides services including, but not limited to, housing, medical care, treatment for alcohol or substance use disorders, psychological counseling, or employment training and education.” Under existing law, individuals arrested and placed into custody without an existing warrant must be brought to a magistrate for arraignment “without unnecessary delay.” Should AB 2215, written by Assembly member Isaac Bryan, D-Los Angeles and co authored by Assembly members Juan Alanis, R-Modesto, and Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, pass the Senate, it could significantly reduce the population of individuals waiting in jail to be charged. 2024-04-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 436 CaliforniaCalifornia Assemblysocial serviceslaw enforcementmisdemeanorfelonySan FranciscoLos Angelesminor crimesprosecutiontheft of carsshopliftingGavin NewsomDavid MastioKenneth Schrupp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443363/white-house-says-dollar521-billion-annual-federal-fraud-estimate-not-plausible https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443363_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443363_video_v3.mp4 White House Says $521 Billion Annual Federal Fraud Estimate ‘Not Plausible’ The White House Office of Management and Budget openly criticized a report from a Congressional watchdog that estimated the federal government loses up to $521 billion a year to fraud. Jason Miller, the deputy director for management at the Office of Management and Budget, detailed OMB concerns in a 3-page letter to officials with the Government Accountability Office. He said the fraud estimate was "not plausible." 2024-04-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 497 Federal FraudGovernment Accountability Officegovernment spendingnational debtWhite HouseOMBfraud estimateWasteTreasuryJamie RaskinInternational Monetary FundOversight Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443364/brandtjen-threats-to-wec-chief-dont-help https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443364_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443364_video_v3.mp4 Brandtjen: Threats to WEC Chief Don’t Help One of the biggest critics of Wisconsin’s election administrator says no one should be threatening her and says threats don’t help fix election integrity issues. State Rep. Janel Brandtjen, R-Menomonee Falls, on Tuesday offered her thoughts after the Wisconsin Elections Commission confirmed elections administrator Meagan Wolfe is receiving extra security protection. "Threatening Administrator Meagan Wolfe, or any election official, is unacceptable and counterproductive. Venting frustrations on individuals like Wolfe, clerks, or poll workers is not only illegal but also harmful to rebuilding trust in our elections,” Brandtjen said. “Threats only undermine our republic and empower the courts and media. It's essential to address any concerns about election processes through legal channels. Threats have no place in our democracy.” 2024-04-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 524 Megan WolfeWisconsin electionJanel BrandtjenElection officerElection integrityWisconsin elections commissionVoter threats2020 electionWisconsinRobin VossElection ThreatsVoting Machines https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443365/california-court-considers-solar-subsidies-as-excess-solar-drives-panel-shutoffs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443365_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443365_video_v3.mp4 California Court Considers Solar Subsidies as Excess Solar Drives Panel Shutoffs The California Supreme Court is soon hearing a case that could determine the future of California solar energy. Under new solar metering rules, owners of solar panels on homes and buildings are paid for the value of the energy they produce, which is less than the earlier standard of the net difference in energy produced and consumed; abundant solar energy generated during the day is of lower grid value than fossil fuel and battery provided energy used at night. Solar subsidy proponents argue the new rules don’t factor in the social benefits of self-generated solar, while the California Public Utilities Commission and lower state courts have said the new rules meet the legislature’s order to improve equity between generating and non-generating customers; households with rooftop solar tend to have double the median income of non-solar households. 2024-04-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 409 solar energynet meteringsolar subsidiesCalifornia Supreme Courtutility ratesCaliforniaTaxpayer fundingRenewable energy infrastructureWealth transferEnergy costsState governmentBrian DahleKenneth Schupp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443366/who-holds-the-wealth-in-america https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443366_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443366_video_v3.mp4 Who Holds the Wealth in America? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss who holds the wealth in the U.S. and why that is the case on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 602 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyAmerican wealthBaby Boomersreal estatestock marketconsumer financeWealth EconomicsInvestment Growthgenerational wealthHome buyersMortgage rate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443367/johnson-risks-his-job-over-israel-ukraine-votes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443367_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443367_video_v3.mp4 Johnson Risks His Job Over Israel, Ukraine Votes U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has set up a week of controversy, political posturing and even risked his own job over federal funding for Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine. The Senate passed a $95 billion aid package earlier this year that combined Israel and Ukraine funding that included $60 billion for Ukraine and $14.1 billion for Israel. That bill made no progress in the House so far, but the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel have pushed the issue to the forefront. 2024-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 509 IsraelIranMike JohnsonUkraineForeign Aid PackageUS National SecurityMiddle Eastforeign policyIran dealsanctionsnuclear capabilitiesJoe BidenObamaCasey HarperTaxpayer Angle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443368/washingtons-high-capacity-magazine-ban-back-in-court-ruling-expected-next-week https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443368_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443368_video_v3.mp4 Washington’s High-Capacity Magazine Ban Back in Court, Ruling Expected Next Week There was no decision from the bench Wednesday afternoon in the Gators Custom Guns case regarding the state ban on high-capacity magazines for firearms. State Supreme Court Commissioner Mike Johnston opened the hearing with remarks for what he said was, “the importance of a number of people watching this case.” “Personal side note, I’m a gun enthusiast. I know a lot about guns,” he said. Johnston is the court commissioner who last week granted a temporary stay of a ruling from Cowlitz County that found the high-capacity magazine ban unconstitutional – that is, a violation of the Second Amendment. 2024-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 high-capacity magazine banWashington StateGun ControlSecond AmendmentGator GunsGator's GunsWashington in Focusstate courtAttorney GeneralGun ShopsJohnston CommissionerWashington State budgetKing Countystate budgetcenter square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443369/advocates-on-both-sides-of-gun-debate-take-to-illinois-capitol https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443369_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443369_video_v3.mp4 Advocates on Both Sides of Gun Debate Take to Illinois Capitol Advocates on both sides of the debate around gun control are using this week to champion their issues at the Illinois Statehouse. On Tuesday, hundreds of gun control advocates from Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action and others, including some from Minnesota, discussed their priorities during a rally at the Illinois Statehouse. One Aim Illinois Deputy Director Yolanda Androzzo pushed for gun control measures. “Illinois state legislators have the opportunity, it’s an opportunity to ensure protection through protection and justice for survivors of gun violence,” she said. 2024-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Gun control debateIllinoisIllinois StatehouseGun controlCash bailSAFE-T ActCriminal justice reformIllinois newsGun RightsGun SafetyIllinois CapitolSecond AmendmentJB PritzkerJohn CurranIllinois Senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443370/report-wisconsins-finances-in-best-shape-in-decades https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443370_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443370_video_v3.mp4 Report: Wisconsin’s Finances in Best Shape in Decades A new report says Wisconsin is in its best fiscal position in decades. The Wisconsin Policy Forum released its latest report this week. It looks at the state’s debt, budget health, general fund reserves and what the future may hold for the state. “Overall, the state’s finances ended 2023 in outstanding fashion. Wisconsin has improved its fiscal condition substantially since the Great Recession years, a period marked by severe budget challenges in which the state raised taxes, cut aid to schools and local governments, delayed debt payments, and decreased benefits and take-home pay for state and local workers,” the report noted. The Policy Forum’s report makes a special note that Wisconsin’s long-term debt, or pension debt, has fallen dramatically since the Republican reforms of 2011. 2024-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 608 WisconsinWisconsin financesstate financesbudget surplusWisconsin Policy ForumRepublican lawmakersTax cutsState budgeteconomic outlookRetirementTeacher pensionCenter SquareBen YountJD DavidsonMedicaid liabilities https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443371/arrest-warrant-issued-for-missing-democratic-state-rep-kevin-boyle https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443371_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443371_video_v3.mp4 Arrest Warrant Issued for Missing Democratic State Rep. Kevin Boyle Philadelphia Democratic state Rep. Kevin Boyle remains unaccounted for on Wednesday, according to a statement from his family circulating on social media. Boyle’s brother, U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle – who represents Pennsylvania’s second congressional district – said in a statement shared by multiple media outlets on X that Kevin lives with “a serious mental health condition” that became symptomatic several months ago after two years of recovery. Police issued an arrest warrant on Tuesday for Kevin Boyle after he allegedly violated a protection from abuse order against his wife. It was first issued in 2021 after Kevin experienced a psychotic episode. 2024-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 387 Kevin BoyleBrendan BoyleArrest warrantPennsylvaniaDemocratic State RepresentativeProtection from abuse orderMental HealthLegislative businessproxy votingprimary electionmissing person https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443372/report-michigan-schools-spent-almost-half-of-covid-funds-on-employees https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443372_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443372_video_v3.mp4 Report: Michigan Schools Spent Almost Half of COVID Funds on Employees A new report found Michigan school districts spent their COVID-19 funds similarly to their general budget, with nearly half spent on employee compensation and benefits. A Mackinac Center for Public Policy report shows how school districts have spent $2.5 billion of the $6 billion in federal pandemic aid between the 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years. To help address the challenges of the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress distributed unprecedented amounts of money to public schools across the country from March 2020 to March 2021. Michigan schools received $6 billion total, with each district receiving varying amounts, ranging from about $500 extra per student to as much as $50,000 per pupil. 2024-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 212 Michiganschool districtsCOVID-19 fundsMackinac Center for Public Policyemployee compensationpublic schoolsfederal pandemic aid https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443373/wisconsins-largest-business-group-sues-over-evers-400-year-school-funding-veto https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443373_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443373_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin’s Largest Business Group Sues Over Evers’ 400-Year School Funding Veto There is now a legal challenge to Gov. Tony Evers’ 400-year school funding veto. The WMC Litigation Center on Monday asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to take up their challenge to the governor’s summer veto that increased per-pupil funding for the next four centuries. The WMC Litigation Center is an affiliate of Wisconsin Manufactures & Commerce (WMC), the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association. Litigation Center Executive Director Scott Rosenow said while Wisconsin’s governor has an incredibly powerful veto pen, there are limits. 2024-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 504 Tony EversWMC Litigation CenterSchool FundingVetoWisconsin Supreme CourtWisconsin State AssemblyPer pupil fundingWisconsin GovernorWisconsin RepublicansState LegislatureAct 10Concealed Carry https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443374/blue-green-caucus-chases-job-growth-and-climate-protection https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443374_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443374_video_v3.mp4 Blue-Green Caucus Chases Job Growth and Climate Protection On the heels of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s green energy proposals for a state cap and trade program, House Democrats offered a dozen bills that couple economic growth with environmental protection. The legislative agenda includes 11 proposals focused on energy production, conservation, consumer energy costs, public transit funding, and efficiency standards for appliances, among other topics. Legislators of the 55-member Blue-Green Caucus argued the bills they’re introducing show that strong environmental policies can complement labor priorities. 2024-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 334 PennsylvaniaGreen energyCap and tradeeconomic growthEnvironmental protectionBlue-Green CaucusJosh ShapiroEnergy ProductionPublic TransitEnergy CostsConservationTaxpayerKristen SmithAnthony Hennen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443375/nessel-charges-former-house-speaker-lee-chatfield-with-embezzlement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443375_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443375_video_v3.mp4 Nessel Charges Former House Speaker Lee Chatfield With Embezzlement Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced 13 felony charges against former House Speaker Lee Chatfield, 35, accusing him of stealing political funds for personal use. The state accused Lee of illegally taking political money for personal use from the 501(c)(4) Peninsula Fund, his own electoral political action committees, The Chatfield Majority Fund, The Chatfield Majority Fund 2 and the state House budget. Lee is accused of conducting a criminal enterprise, a 20-year felony; embezzlement from a non-profit organization less than $20,000, a felony punishable by 10 years in prison and/or a $15,000 fine; embezzlement by a public officer over $50, a felony punishable by 10 years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine; conspiracy to commit embezzlement from a non-profit organization less than $20,000, a felony punishable by 10 years in prison and/or a $15,000 fine and an additional $10,000 fine. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/michigan/article_de59951e-fcb3-11ee-bdb4-6bf7842d5eac.html 2024-04-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 241 Dana NesselLee ChatfieldMichiganembezzlementfelony chargespolitical fundscriminal enterpriseStephanie Chatfield https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443376/redmond-residents-protest-homeless-housing-project-in-downtown-area https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443376_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443376_video_v3.mp4 Redmond residents protest homeless housing project in downtown area Redmond residents are continuing to protest city officials over a six-story building with 100 supportive housing units and ground-floor commercial space in downtown Redmond that they say was rushed without any public input. 2024-04-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 156 Redmondhomeless housingpublic safetypublic inputTasha MaePlymouth Housingcity councilprotestgovernment transparency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443377/jerome-powell-indicates-rate-cuts-wont-be-coming-soon https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443377_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443377_video_v3.mp4 Jerome Powell Indicates Rate Cuts Won’t Be Coming Soon Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss Jerome Powell's recent statements that indicate rate cuts won't be coming soon on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-04-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 640 Jerome Powellrate cutsFederal Reserveinterest ratesInflationOrphe Divounguymarket expectationsOil pricesEnergy PricesChristopher WallerRaphael BosticK-12 educationNews reportingEducation policyClassroom curriculum https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443378/federally-funded-school-trainers-parental-rights-takes-back-seat-on-sex-ed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443378_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443378_video_v3.mp4 Federally-Funded School Trainers: Parental Rights Takes Back Seat on Sex Ed The U.S. Department of Education has directed millions of federal funds toward equity assistance centers that provide teachers and administrators with resources positing views on controversial topics like comprehensive sex education and versions of critical race theory. The Midwest and Plains Equity Assistance (MAP) Center, one of the four regional technical assistance centers sponsored by the Education Department, provides resources based on critical race theory to schools and educators and directs them to override parental rights on sex education. The MAP Center is housed in the Great Lakes Equity Center at the Indiana University School of Education-IUPUI. Full story: https://www.chalkboardnews.com/issues/accountability/article_dab8e6e6-f79d-11ee-8f02-6f348cdea4ae.html 2024-04-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 628 federal fundingsex educationparental rightsequity assistance centerscritical race theoryDepartment of Educationcomprehensive sex edabstinence-based sex edEducation in FocusBrendan Claryequity eventnewsAmerican taxpayerdonatesupporter https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443379/biden-admin-asks-for-dollar22-million-to-bolster-ed-depts-enforcement-arm https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443379_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443379_video_v3.mp4 Biden Admin Asks for $22 Million to Bolster Ed Dept’s Enforcement Arm The Biden administration’s Department of Education is asking for $82.4 billion budget for the 2025 fiscal year, $3.1 billion more than the previous fiscal year to help students recover from school closure-related learning loss and bolster operations at the agency’s enforcement arm. In a House appropriations committee hearing this week, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona defended the Education Department’s proposed $22 million increase for the Office of Civil Rights, saying its workload has tripled in the last decade and a half, in part because of rising rates of antisemitism and anti-Arab discrimination. Full story: https://www.chalkboardnews.com/issues/funding-spending/article_7e12479a-f903-11ee-93c3-0f2a1ffef7fd.html 2024-04-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 582 Biden AdministrationDepartment of EducationMiguel CardonaOffice of Civil RightsTitle IXanti-semitismJoe BidenEducation DepartmentLGBTQEducation in FocusBook banningContent moderation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443380/states-file-suit-to-block-bidens-student-debt-forgiveness-plan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443380_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443380_video_v3.mp4 States File Suit to Block Biden’s Student Debt Forgiveness Plan A coalition of states has filed a legal challenge to President Joe Biden’s latest executive effort to forgive a portion of Americans' student loan debt. The lawsuit comes after Biden on Monday announced the plan, which the states in question say is an overreach of executive authority. The White House claims that Biden has so far canceled at least some of the debt for 4 million Americans, totaling $146 billion so far. The White House said the newest effort would partially forgive debt for 30 million Americans, though independent analyses have not confirmed that figure. Full Story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_80cc5f48-f688-11ee-82c6-93cf698c33d0.html 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 505 Joe Bidenstudent loandebt cancellationlawsuitfederal debtinflationAmerican taxpayersstudent debtloan forgivenessfederal agenciesSupreme CourtCasey HarperDan McCaleb https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443381/small-businesses-say-they-have-to-pay-california-dollar20-an-hour-fast-food-wage-too https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443381_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443381_video_v3.mp4 Small Businesses Say They Have to Pay California $20 an Hour Fast-Food Wage, Too California’s $20 per hour fast food minimum wage effectively creates a new statewide minimum wage, businesses say, and could lead small businesses to shut down as they struggle with rising costs and competing with large, corporate fast-food franchises for workers. Small businesses are “still clawing back from the pandemic. A lot of folks are barely breaking even, not to mention all the costs that have increased around what it takes to run a business,” said Megan Gamble, California Restaurant Association Vice President, to The Center Square. “There are all these pressures these businesses are under so these little mom and pop shops are the ones with even more limited resources to address increasing labor costs.” Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_bc06fc9e-f82c-11ee-90f0-a310cb158e04.html 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 614 CaliforniaMinimum WageFast FoodSmall BusinessCalifornia economyGavin NewsomJohn Kabateckautomationhousing costsAmerican NewspoliticsnewsdonateFranklin News Foundationthecentersquare.com https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443382/norfolk-southern-announces-dollar600m-east-palestine-settlement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443382_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443382_video_v3.mp4 Norfolk Southern Announces $600M East Palestine Settlement Norfolk Southern reached a $600 million settlement in a class action lawsuit filed after a toxic train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border. The deal, announced Tuesday, resolves all claims within a 20-mile radius of the accident in East Palestine, Ohio, that unfolded in February 2023. It is pending federal court approval. The Center Square reached out to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office for comment but did not receive a response before this publication. Both the governor’s administration and President Joe Biden have been openly critical, however, of Norfolk Southern’s response to the derailment and accused the railroad of prioritizing profits over safety. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/ohio/article_58677b82-f674-11ee-852d-4f6493fcd463.html 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 338 East Palestine, OhioPennsylvaniaTrain DerailmentToxic ChemicalsSettlementNorfolk SouthernJosh ShapiroJoe BidenClass Action LawsuitCenter SquareState governmentnews reporting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443383/republicans-file-election-complaint-over-poll-worker-balance https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443383_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443383_video_v3.mp4 Republicans File Election Complaint Over Poll Worker Balance Wisconsin Republicans filed an election complaint about the balance of poll workers in Madison and Milwaukee. The RNC, along with the Dane County and Milwaukee County Republican Parties, filed two complaints with the Wisconsin Elections Commission that allege election managers in Madison and Milwaukee didn’t hire enough Republican poll workers. State law requires election managers to work off a list of approved poll workers, but the Republican complaint accuses Madison and Milwaukee of ignoring hundreds of qualified Republican workers. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_e1b022b8-f7fa-11ee-957c-bb6d89752da2.html 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 501 WisconsinelectionsWisconsin electionpoll workerRepublican Partyelection lawWisconsin Elections CommissionRNCstate electionBen YountWisconsin GOPApril Election2020 ElectionBallot Dropboxes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443384/investing-in-your-own-economic-literacy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443384_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443384_video_v3.mp4 Investing in Your Own Economic Literacy Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss investing in your own economic literacy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 478 economic literacyinvesting adviceWarren BuffettOrphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday Economicsfinancial analystlearningreading habitslifelong learningeconomic newspodcastsreadingacademic researchcontent consumption https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443385/california-spends-big-but-cant-tell-if-programs-work-as-homelessness-skyrockets https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443385_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443385_video_v3.mp4 California Spends Big, but Can’t Tell if Programs Work as Homelessness Skyrockets According to an audit, California is not sufficiently tracking homelessness program costs and outcomes. The state has not evaluated program’ success in addressing homelessness, and only two of the five of the state homelessness programs assessed are likely to be cost effective. The other three could not be assessed due to lack of data. The audit was called for by Assemblyman Josh Hoover, R-Folsom, in conjunction with Assemblyman Evan Low, D-Silicon Valley, State Sen. Roger Niello, R-Fair Oaks, and State Sen. Dave Cortese, D-San Jose. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_06849bc8-f77e-11ee-843f-af92c37c2c17.html 2024-04-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 420 CaliforniahomelessnessauditCalifornia audithomelessness programsCalifornia LegislatureCal ICHHomeless Programsdata collectionKenneth SchrupEliana Knoedel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443386/fact-check-biden-touts-inflation-has-fallen https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443386_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443386_video_v3.mp4 Fact Check: Biden Touts Inflation Has ‘Fallen' President Joe Biden this week touted what he called a major drop in inflation, saying prices had fallen more than 60%. Those comments come on the heels of more federal data showing prices are on the rise, raising the question: Has inflation really fallen or is something else going on? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its Consumer Price Index, a key marker of inflation that has spiked recently. BLS found the CPI rose another 0.4% last month, part of a 3.5% increase over the previous twelve months. Soon after that data was released, Biden released a statement boasting of a drop in inflation. 2024-04-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 486 InflationJoe BidenConsumer Price IndexEconomic NewsGas PricesBureau of Labor StatisticsConsumer GoodsAmerica in Focusgas pricessmall businessAAAMorgan StanleyIllinoisgas tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443387/doj-enbridge-has-trespassed-for-more-than-10-years https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443387_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443387_video_v3.mp4 DOJ: Enbridge Has Trespassed for More Than 10 Years The Department of Justice has weighed into the Line 5 pipeline dispute, saying Enbridge Energy has been trespassing for more than 10 years. The 70-page brief filed in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals says about 12 miles of Line 5 crosses the Reservation of the Bad River Band in northern Wisconsin. The 645-mile pipeline stretching from Superior, Wisconsin to Sarnia, Canada, pumps about 540,000 gallons of hydrocarbons daily across the lakebed of Lake Michigan. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/michigan/article_da16e7e2-f75c-11ee-9dd5-47e3ff66e257.html 2024-04-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 240 Department of JusticeEnbridge EnergyLine 5 pipelineBad River BandLake MichiganScott McllelanHydrocarbonsSuperior WisconsinSarnia CanadaPropaneUpper PeninsulaCrude Oil https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443388/illinois-taxpayer-costs-for-state-workers-cadillac-health-plans-increase-16percent https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443388_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443388_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Taxpayer Costs for State Workers’ ‘Cadillac’ Health Plans Increase 16% Illinois taxpayers will be paying significantly more so state employees can have "Cadillac" health insurance coverage. The Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability met Tuesday in Springfield to review the fiscal year 2025 state employees’ group insurance program. According to the 2025 budget plan, the State Employee Group Health and Life Insurance program is proposed to receive more than $6.9 billion, a 21% overall increase from last year, when the program received $5.7 billion. The state's taxpayers and workers share in the cost of the program. 2024-04-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinois TaxpayersState WorkersCadillac Health PlansHealth InsuranceIllinoistaxpayersIllinois governmentSpringfieldPublic Sector Employee InsuranceEconomic growthState policiesGovernmenttax creditJB PritzkerDon Harmon https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443389/the-uncertain-future-of-natural-gas-in-washington-state https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443389_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443389_video_v3.mp4 The Uncertain Future of Natural Gas in Washington State There is ongoing debate over a newly-enacted law and its effect on natural gas in Washington state. The state's largest utility provider says it does not affect natural gas for new or future customers, but others argue that the new provisions set the stage for turning the shut-off valve for good. House Bill 1589 signed by Gov. Jay Inslee last month consolidates Puget Sound Energy’s planning for both electrical and natural gas. While opponents claim it bans natural gas, PSE recently put out a fact sheet arguing that it does not. At the same time, it references provisions of a separate bill enacted in 2019, Senate Bill 5116, which requires all utilities meet various energy portfolio requirements. Under the Clean Energy Transformation Act, utilities must have 80% non-emitting energy sources by 2030 and 100% non-emitting by 2045. Full Story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_297d6c46-f69c-11ee-93ab-f3947ebf1a46.html 2024-04-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Washington Statenatural gasPuget Sound Energyclean energyClean Energy Transformation Actcarbon emissionsBellevueheatingcookingEvictionRental paymentHousing Justice ProjectKing CountyTaxpayer FundsSeattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443390/stroebel-remaining-test-free-at-uw-schools-denying-reality https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443390_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443390_video_v3.mp4 Stroebel: Remaining Test Free at UW Schools ‘Denying Reality’ There is pushback to the University of Wisconsin’s decision to make the SAT and ACT optional for students for the next few years. State Sen. Duey Striebel, R-Cedarburg, on Tuesday said the plan to accept students’ high school grades only is short-sighted and politically motivated. UW regents approved an extension of the test-option policy. The university will not require the SAT or the ACT until at least the fall of 2027. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_435ce892-f69e-11ee-9be4-43e11ea192b5.html 2024-04-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 523 University of WisconsinSATACTcollege admissionhigher educationtest optionalcollege readinessWisconsineducation reformSAT testACT testschool districts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443391/dollar100m-may-end-northern-tiers-absolute-nightmare-with-frontier https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443391_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443391_video_v3.mp4 $100M May End Northern Tier’s ‘Absolute Nightmare’ With Frontier A proposed $100 million settlement in the Northern Tier to offer service upgrades and consumer refunds for low-quality phone and internet service may soon move forward. A panel of administrative judges recommended that the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission accept the settlement, avoiding litigation and compelling Frontier to invest in its rural infrastructure. The $100 million settlement should be accepted by the PUC “in its entirety and without modification,” Administrative Law Judges Steven Haas and John Coogan wrote in their initial decision. Longstanding customer complaints prompted an investigation in January 2023 after state legislations received hundreds of complaints and tired of serving as an unofficial customer service office. 2024-04-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 350 Pennsylvania in FocusFrontierSettlementNorthern TierConsumer RefundsInternet serviceCenter SquareRural internetConsumer AdvocateKristen SmithAnthony HannonBroadband moneyFederal funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443392/report-60percent-of-wisconsin-school-tax-hike-questions-have-passed-this-year https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443392_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443392_video_v3.mp4 Report: 60% of Wisconsin School Tax Hike Questions Have Passed This Year Most voters in Wisconsin support their local schools’ requests for more tax money. A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum says a little more than 60% of the local school referendum questions that were on the ballot so far this year have passed. But the Policy Forum says that number is low. “Voters across Wisconsin approved 62 of the 103 school district referenda placed on primary and general election ballots this spring. The 60.2% approval rate was the lowest in a midterm or presidential election year since 2010, with the most ballot questions for spring elections since at least 2000,” the report stated. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_05e3d2ea-f7f3-11ee-90d4-bb692a382a55.html 2024-04-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 588 Wisconsin in Focusschool taxtax hikeBen YountWisconsin policySpring Electionprimary electionschool budgetinflationproperty appraisalsMilwaukee referendumtaxpayer accountabilityvoter demographicsState GovernmentSchool Levies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443393/new-plan-offers-college-aid-in-exchange-for-pennsylvania-residency https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443393_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443393_video_v3.mp4 New Plan Offers College Aid in Exchange for Pennsylvania Residency As the public awaits more details of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s higher education reform plans, Republican legislators offer some ideas of their own. During a Wednesday press conference, a gaggle of House and Senate leaders pushed for the creation of a grant program that offers scholarships to students who commit to stay in Pennsylvania. They also want to launch a similar deal for out-of-state students to get in-state tuition if they put down roots in the commonwealth. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_98da322e-f785-11ee-b76c-8b42348a3761.html 2024-04-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 308 PennsylvaniaJosh ShapiroAnthony Hennenhigher educationcollege aidRepublican legislatorsCenter SquarePennsylvania in FocusFranklinNews.orgdonate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443394/the-people-speak-inside-the-center-square-voters-voice-poll-results https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443394_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443394_video_v3.mp4 The People Speak: Inside 'The Center Square Voters' Voice Poll' Results Join us for a roundtable discussion on The Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll, featuring The Center Square's Executive editor Dan McCaleb, D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper, and Investigative reporter Brett Rowland. In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics the Voters’ Voice Poll covers from the 2024 election to immigration, education to failing trust in the media. We examine how the polling results help us understand the news and the interests of taxpayers across the country. We consider how the Voters’ Voice Poll reveals voters’ perspectives on a number of key issues, asking questions other polls don’t. Join us as we discuss The Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll and the issues that matter to the American people. 2024-04-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1681 Center Square Voters Voice Pollvoter's voice poll2024 electionimmigrationvoter preferencesmedia trustJoe BidenDonald Trumpillegal immigrationfentanyl crisispolling datamedia biaseducationCOVID-19Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443395/march-jobs-report-employment-exceeded-expectations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443395_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443395_video_v3.mp4 March Jobs Report: Employment Exceeded Expectations Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the March jobs report on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-04-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 754 March Jobs ReportEmployment GrowthUS Economylabor marketHourly WagesFederal ReserveOrphe DivounguyChris Krugemploymentgovernment spendinginflationfederal governmentinflation control https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443396/government-grant-questioned-after-taxpayers-buy-dollar4500-coffee-maker https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443396_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443396_video_v3.mp4 Government Grant Questioned After Taxpayers Buy $4,500 Coffee Maker Michigan Republicans are calling for accountability within the Michigan Economic Development Corp. after taxpayers reportedly bought an $11,000 flight to Budapest and a $4,500 coffee maker. Metro Detroit businesswoman and MEDC executive committee member Fay Beydoun received a $20 million grant for her company Global Link International to attract international business. The Detroit News reported that money paid for a flight to a conference in Budapest and a Jura coffee maker. 2024-04-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 204 MichiganMichigan Economic Development Corp.MEDCFay BeydounGlobal Link InternationalDetroit NewsGovernment grantRepublicanMichigan RepublicansTaxpayersBudapestJura coffee maker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443397/why-mortgage-rates-likely-wont-fall-in-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443397_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443397_video_v3.mp4 Why Mortgage Rates (Likely) Won't Fall in 2024 Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss what is going on with The Fed and borrowing rates on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-04-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 537 mortgage ratesinterest ratesFederal Reserveinflation expectationseconomic dataChris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday Economicsfederal reservetreasury supplylabor marketwage growthMichelle Bowmanconsumer spendingFederal Funds Rate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443398/seattle-polices-use-of-force-remains-low-but-glaring-issues-persist https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443398_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443398_video_v3.mp4 Seattle police's use of force remains low but glaring issues persist New data from the Seattle Office of Inspector General show that the Seattle Police Department has continued to lower the use of force in the past three years, but the counts of force against minorities continued to increase. 2024-04-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 216 Seattle Police Departmentuse of forceracial disparityOffice of Inspector Generalpolice accountabilitycommunity relationsBrian MaxeyRob SakaSeattle City Council https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443399/how-seattle-public-schools-use-of-social-identity-wheels-could-violate-federal-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443399_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443399_video_v3.mp4 How Seattle Public School’s Use of ‘Social Identity Wheels’ Could Violate Federal Law The Seattle Public School District says activities requiring students to provide information protected by federal and state law do not violate the statutes as long as teachers do not store the information without parental consent. Seattle Public Schools has defended its use of “social identity wheel” handouts in which students are asked to reflect on their "privilege" based on income, race, mental health, sexual identity and religion. Federal and state laws prohibit schools from asking students for that information without approval from parents. 2024-04-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 516 Elianna KrutoleBrendan Clarysocial identity wheelprivilege wheelSeattle Public SchoolSeattle Public Schoolsfederal lawstate lawdata collectionstudent privacysocial identity wheels https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443400/can-a-religious-charter-school-exist-oklahoma-high-court-weighs-arguments https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443400_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443400_video_v3.mp4 Can a Religious Charter School Exist? Oklahoma High Court Weighs Arguments The Oklahoma Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday that it will use to determine the legality of what would be the nation’s first religious charter school, which received approval last year from the state's Virtual Charter School Board. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed a lawsuit in October, claiming that the board’s approval of St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual Charter School violates the state’s constitution prohibiting sectarian control of public schools. The state board’s lawyers maintain the law used to approve private schools may not exclude religious schools. 2024-04-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 468 Oklahoma Supreme Courtreligious charter schoolschool choiceSt. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual Schoolpublic fundingreligious schoolspublic educationpublic fundscharter schoolestablishment clauseGenter DrummondAlliance Defending FreedomPhilip Seckler https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443401/is-the-solar-eclipse-going-to-produce-a-dollar6-billion-economic-boom https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443401_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443401_video_v3.mp4 Is the Solar Eclipse Going to Produce a $6 Billion Economic Boom? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the economic impact of the eclipse on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 561 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguysolar eclipseeconomic boomleisure industryhospitality sectorFranklin News FoundationAmerica's Talking Network https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443402/california-housing-permitting-collapses-45percent-from-2022-to-2023 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443402_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443402_video_v3.mp4 California Housing Permitting Collapses 45% From 2022 to 2023 California housing permitting collapsed 45% from 135,565 homes in 2022 to just 74,720 in 2023, according to the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s data at time of the story’s publication. Housing experts say rising interest rates are largely to blame for the phenomenon as rising construction costs and interest payments make fewer projects pencil out for developers. With the state facing a 4.5 million home housing shortage, it will take over 60 years at current permitting levels to overcome the housing shortage. 2024-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 382 housing permitsCalifornia housinghousing shortageinterest ratesCaliforniaaffordable housinghousing constructionreal estate development https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443403/republicans-denounce-evers-veto-wave https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443403_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443403_video_v3.mp4 Republicans Denounce Evers’ Veto Wave Wisconsin Republicans are up in arms about Gov. Tony Evers latest wave of vetoes. The governor scuttled 40 Republican proposals. The list includes vetoes of a tax cut for retirees in the state, a plan to set a wolf hunt number and vetoes of a child care tax credit and a proposal to keep road salt out of the state’s drinking water, both of which Evers has said were his biggest priorities. Republican lawmakers said the governor is simply playing politics. 2024-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 487 WisconsinTony EversvetolegislationRepublicantax cutschildcareRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyvetoesWisconsin Supreme CourtcompromiseBen Yount https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443404/feds-report-about-dollar27-trillion-in-improper-payments-in-two-decades https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443404_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443404_video_v3.mp4 Feds Report About $2.7 Trillion in Improper Payments in Two Decades The federal government reported hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars in improper payments last fiscal year and trillions over the last two decades. According to a new report from the Government Accountability Office, the federal government reported $236 billion in improper payments in fiscal year 2023. The true number, though, is actually much higher, but federal reporting is often lacking. “GAO has found that these payments represent a material deficiency or weakness in internal controls,” GAO said. “Specifically, GAO has noted that the federal government is unable to determine the full extent of its improper payments or to reasonably assure that appropriate actions are taken to reduce them.” 2024-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 450 Federal GovernmentGovernment WasteGovernment FraudImproper paymentsGAOGovernment Accountability OfficeFederal SpendingFederal taxpayer dollarsEconomic ImpactWaste Spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443405/house-leaders-demand-answers-from-mayorkas-on-terrorists-being-released-into-us https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443405_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443405_video_v3.mp4 House Leaders Demand Answers From Mayorkas on Terrorists Being Released Into Us Republican members of the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security are demanding answers from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas after learning that Border Patrol agents are releasing known or suspected terrorists (KSTs) into the country. The demand comes after Republican members led the charge to impeach Mayorkas in February and after FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before Congress expressing concerns about those illegally entering the U.S. with ties to the terrorist group ISIS. 2024-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 437 border crisisterroristsHomeland Securityillegal immigrationJoe Bidenmigrantborder patrolimmigrationborder controlborder policiesAmerica in FocusChinese foreign nationals https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443406/japanese-company-pursues-us-steel-acquisition-amid-uproar https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443406_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443406_video_v3.mp4 Japanese Company Pursues U.S. Steel Acquisition Amid Uproar Japanese-owned Nippon Steel says that the company’s longtime presence in the United States makes it an ideal partner to help grow the industry domestically. The comment comes after the White House and former President Donald Trump criticized the company’s $14.9 billion plan to acquire U.S. Steel, headquartered in Pittsburgh. President Joe Biden, although opposed, has made no promises to block the potential deal. Trump said he’d do so if elected in November. 2024-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 275 Nippon SteelUS SteelJoe BidenDonald TrumpUnited SteelworkersSteel IndustryManufacturingAcquisitionPennsylvaniaPolitical FootballAndrew CarnegieJP ChaseCharles SchwabPittsburgh https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443407/newsom-unveils-new-water-plan-water-allocations-still-only-30percent-of-normal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443407_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443407_video_v3.mp4 Newsom Unveils New Water Plan, Water Allocations Still Only 30% of Normal California Gavin Newsom unveiled his new water plan and projects that forecasted delivery of state aqueduct water allocations will reach only 30% of requested water. Water experts warn that drought-level allocations despite above-average rain and snow for the last two years will lead to more groundwater pumping, delaying recharging of the state’s depleted aquifers, underground reservoirs of last resort. The California Department of Water Resources says the state’s reservoirs are at “115 percent of average for this time of year” but that the state aqueduct system will provide “delivery of 30 percent of requested supplies to contractors south of the Delta, which accounts for the majority of contractors; 50 percent of requested supplies to contractors north of the Delta; and an anticipated 100 percent allocation to Feather River Settlement Contractors.” 2024-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 522 California Water Planwater allocationsdrought conditionswater supplystate reservoirsCalifornia waterwater managementNewsom unveilswater conservationclimate urgencywatershed resiliencenative tribesfood pricesDavid MastioKenneth Schrupp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443408/does-a-new-washington-state-law-ban-natural-gas-or-is-that-claim-misinformation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443408_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443408_video_v3.mp4 Does a New Washington State Law Ban Natural Gas, or Is That Claim ‘Misinformation’? Puget Sound Energy is challenging claims that a recent bill signed into law restricts or eliminates natural gas service, calling it "misinformation." This session, the Washington State Legislature enacted Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1589, which was signed last week by Gov. Jay Inslee. The bill was proposed during last year’s session, but failed to clear both chambers. Among its provisions are the consolidation of PSE’s planning process for both electric and natural gas services. Initially, the bill also removed PSE’s legal obligation to provide existing natural gas service to customers, while banning future natural gas hookups to new commercial or residential construction. 2024-04-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Washington State Lawnatural gasnatural gas banWashington StateJay InsleeWashington in FocusBusiness TaxLong Term CareCorporate Income TaxPaid Sick LeaveWorkers CompensationMinimum Wagetoll implementationdelivery servicesSeattle city council https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443409/migrant-shelter-tuberculosis-cases-isolated-measles-cases-rise-to-56 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443409_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443409_video_v3.mp4 Migrant Shelter Tuberculosis Cases ‘Isolated,’ Measles Cases Rise to 56 As Illinois public health officials handle the ongoing outbreak of measles originating in a Chicago shelter for noncitizens, the state’s public health director said Thursday that two cases of tuberculosis also have been identified at a migrant shelter. Last month, the first cases of measles were discovered at a migrant shelter in Chicago. Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra reported to legislators in Springfield Thursday. 2024-04-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 migrant sheltermeaslestuberculosisIllinoispublic healthSamir Vohramigrant sheltersPublic Health DirectorvaccinationIllinois in FocusJB PritzkerJason PlummerCenter SquareGreg BishopInfectious disease https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443410/unknown-unknowns-pennsylvania-doesnt-track-inmate-deaths https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443410_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443410_video_v3.mp4 Unknown Unknowns: Pennsylvania Doesn’t Track Inmate Deaths Hundreds of inmates die in Pennsylvania’s state prisons and county jails, but oversight is superficial at best. Deaths in custody rose from 171 in 2019 to 239 in 2020 in state prisons, and 56 prisoners died in county jails in 2020, a two-decade high in Pennsylvania. And numbers could be higher — reporting requirements for both institutions are weak. 2024-04-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 360 Pennsylvaniastate prisonscounty jailsinmate deathsreporting problemaccountabilitytransparencyCenter Squarestate governmentlack of consequencesJosh VaughnBrittany HailerClaire Shubik-Richardsstate authoritystate agencies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443411/zuckerbucks-ban-passes-mps-tax-hike-likely-approved https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443411_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443411_video_v3.mp4 ‘Zuckerbucks’ Ban Passes, MPS Tax Hike Likely Approved Voters across Wisconsin said yes to a lot of things on their ballots Tuesday. Both of the state’s proposed constitutional amendments to keep outside money and poll workers out of election operations passed, and a quarter-billion-dollar tax increase for Milwaukee Public Schools also likely gained approval. The first amendment, which bans so-called “Zuckerbucks,” passed with about 54% of the vote. The second question, which bans outside election workers from working in Wisconsin, passed with about 58% of the vote. 2024-04-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 637 Wisconsin electionselection integrityZuckerbucksWisconsin politicsMilwaukee Public SchoolsMPS tax hikeWisconsinMilwaukeeBallot DropboxesElection securityAmerican TaxpayerZuckerbucks BanMPS Tax HikeTony EversPolitical finance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443412/evers-vetoes-legislation-to-keep-trans-athletes-out-of-girls-sports https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443412_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443412_video_v3.mp4 Evers Vetoes Legislation to Keep Trans Athletes Out of Girls Sports Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday vetoed the Republican-backed legislation that would have banned trans athletes from girls sports in the state. “I will veto any bill that makes Wisconsin a less safe, less inclusive and less welcoming place for LGBTQ people and kids, and I will continue to keep my promise of using every power available to me to defend them, protect their rights, and keep them safe,” Evers said in a statement. The legislation would have kept anyone born a male out of girls sports in middle school, high school and at the college level. 2024-04-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 532 Tony EversWisconsin in Focustransgender athletesgirls sportswomens sportslegislationvetoWIAAsports rulesstate governmentCenter Squaregender https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443413/25-michigan-lawmakers-to-biden-reject-federal-vehicle-rules https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443413_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443413_video_v3.mp4 25 Michigan Lawmakers to Biden: ‘Reject’ Federal Vehicle Rules Twenty-five Michigan lawmakers oppose President Joe Biden administration's electric vehicle mandate through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA rules for light-duty and medium-duty vehicles phased in from 2027 through 2032 will require about 67% of new car sales to be electric by 2032. Republican lawmakers said the mandate will destroy auto jobs in Michigan responsible for 19% of U.S. automotive production. Producing EVs requires 30% less human labor. 2024-04-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 248 Joe Bidenelectric vehicleEPAMichigan Lawmakersautomotive productionfederal vehicle rulesauto jobsvehicle mandateenvironmental protection agency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443414/mccormick-stops-at-genos-in-philadelphia https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443414_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443414_video_v3.mp4 McCormick Stops at Geno’s in Philadelphia On a cold, windy, wet Wednesday in South Philadelphia, Dave McCormick stopped at Geno’s to grab four “wiz wit” cheesesteaks. The Republican nominee for U.S. Senate met a few dozen supporters and campaign staffers at the well-known cheesesteak spot – walking the last block after his tour bus ran into trouble on 10th Street, the narrow lane and cramped parking making a wide turn tricky. “It was awesome, I ate everything,” McCormick said of the cheesesteak. 2024-04-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 304 Dave McCormickBob CaseyPennsylvaniaU.S. Senatepolitical campaignGeno's cheesesteaksSteve DainesPat ToomeyNational Republican Senate Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443415/whitmer-signs-bills-legalizing-surrogacy-contracts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443415_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443415_video_v3.mp4 Whitmer Signs Bills Legalizing Surrogacy Contracts Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed nine bills into law to legalize surrogacy contracts. Michigan is the last state to legalize surrogacy contracts. Democrats say that nine bills, House Bills 5207, 5208, 5209, 5210, 5211, 5212, 5213, 5214, and 5215, will help more people get children born through surrogacy or in vitro fertilization. The bills will regulate surrogacy, ensure surrogates are fairly compensated, have legal representation and are screened by medical professionals. 2024-04-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 202 Gretchen Whitmersurrogacy contractsMichigan lawin vitro fertilizationMichigan Family Protection Actlegalizing surrogacyWinnie Brinks https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443416/are-republicans-gaining-ground-on-education-poll-indicates-voters-want-balance https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443416_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443416_video_v3.mp4 Are Republicans Gaining Ground on Education? Poll Indicates Voters Want Balance A poll of likely voters found that the vast majority of people think schools should focus on traditional subjects like math, reading and science, and a majority also say critical race theory should not be taught. Nearly two-thirds of voters think parents should be informed if a student wants to change their name or pronoun at school. And most voters want schools to fairly present controversial issues in school. 2024-04-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 685 Education in Focusvoter voice pollcritical race theorymathreadingscienceparental notificationrepublicansdemocratsRepublican partyLearning lossTest scoreelectionprogressive educationteacher bias https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443417/nex-benedicts-family-gave-handwritten-self-harm-notes-to-police-report https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443417_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443417_video_v3.mp4 Nex Benedict’s Family Gave Handwritten ‘Self-Harm’ Notes to Police: Report The full report from the Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed the nonbinary teenager, whose death sparked international headlines and responses, died from suicide despite initial reports and claims linking the death to a fight at school. According to a copy of the full report released Wednesday and obtained by Chalkboard News, the chief medical examiner's office confirmed Nex Benedict died by suicide from “diphenhydramine and fluoxetine combined toxicity” and not lethal trauma from a fight. Benedict's family had provided law enforcement with handwritten notes about self-harm which the medical examiner used to determine the death was a suicide on Feb. 9, the report said. 2024-04-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 598 Nex BenedictSuicideSelf-harmMedical examiner reportSchool bullyingCombined toxicityMental health drugsAnti-depressantsElianna CrunotBrandon ClaryK-12 News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443418/home-prices-did-not-come-tumbling-down https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443418_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443418_video_v3.mp4 Home Prices Did Not Come Tumbling Down Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the housing market starting to pick back up again on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 829 housing marketmortgage ratesinflationhome saleshousing inventorynew listingseconomic conditionsreal estateconsumer confidencelabor marketUS economysoft landinginflation rateOrphe DivounguyChris Krug https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443419/disappointed-senator-blasts-biden-admin-for-cutting-back-union-transparency-site https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443419_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443419_video_v3.mp4 ‘Disappointed:’ Senator Blasts Biden Admin for Cutting Back Union Transparency Site U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., blasted the Biden administration Wednesday for cutting back on a federal effort to increase union accountability and transparency. The Center Square exclusively obtained a letter this week that was sent from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to 10 U.S. senators. In the letter, OPM Director Kiran Ahuja defended the agency’s decision to remove a webpage built to hold unions accountable. The federal webpage in question included data on “official time,” a common practice where federal employees use work time to do union business and are therefore paid by taxpayers to do so. 2024-04-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 467 Joe BidenUnion TransparencyOfficial TimeRepublican SenatorsBiden administrationunion transparencyfederal spendingfederal debtgovernment policypolitical donations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443420/california-attorney-general-defends-naming-of-transgender-focused-ballot-measure https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443420_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443420_video_v3.mp4 California Attorney General Defends Naming of Transgender-Focused Ballot Measure In response to a lawsuit by a parent activist group who placed a ballot measure to change statewide educational policies for transgender minors, California Attorney General Rob Bonta backed his office’s naming of the controversial initiative. Parent activist group Protect Kids California is currently collecting signatures for what it calls the Protect Kids of California Act of 2024, which would require schools to notify parents if children request to be treated as a different gender, block transgender females from participating in female sports, and mandate that students participate in activities and use school facilities consistent with their birth genders. The attorney general’s office, which state law empowers to issue official titles and summaries for proposed initiatives, named the measure the “Restricts Rights of Transgender Youth Initiative,” and will soon go to trial against PKC on April 19 for this name. 2024-04-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 340 CaliforniatransgenderRob BontaProtect Kids Californiatransgender rightsgender affirming carepuberty blockersgender surgerySacramentoState OfficeCongress https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443421/uw-to-raise-tuition-again https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443421_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443421_video_v3.mp4 UW to Raise Tuition Again The price tag for the University of Wisconsin is set to go up next year. UWE President Jay Rothman on Thursday said regents will vote next week on a plan to raise tuition for Wisconsin students by 3.75%. The proposed tuition increase means in-state students in Wisconsin will pay $11,604 at UW-Madison, $10,398 at UW-Milwaukee and between $8,200 and $9,800 for the state’s other, smaller campuses. The proposed tuition increase also comes after a 5% tuition increase at the beginning of the current school year. 2024-04-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 391 University of WisconsinUW MadisonJay RothmanCollege TuitionCollege Educationtuition increaseUW campusesCenter Squarestate governmentDecreasing studentsCollege degrees https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443422/california-bill-targets-hate-littering-as-speech-advocates-raise-concerns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443422_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443422_video_v3.mp4 California Bill Targets ‘Hate Littering’ as Speech Advocates Raise Concerns A new California bill ostensibly designed to punish “hateful messaging” could threaten constitutionally protected free speech. AB 3024, proposed by Assembly member Chris Ward, D-San Diego, as a bill to “curb hate littering,” would expand the state’s definition of “intimidation by threat of violence” in the state's civil code to include “distribution of hateful materials on the private property of another without authorization for the purpose of terrorizing … in reckless disregard of the risk of terrorizing the owner or occupant of that private property.” The bill defines “terrorizing” as causing “a person of ordinary emotions and sensibilities to fear for personal safety.” Those who commit hate littering could be sued in civil court by victims for “actual damages suffered … and, in addition, exemplary damages, a civil penalty of $25,000, and attorney’s fees.” 2024-04-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 381 California billhate litteringfirst amendmentfree speechcenter squareDavid Mas MasvidalKenneth SchruppFranklin News FoundationChalkboard NewsAmerican taxpayersK-12 educationstate focused newsnon-partisan news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443423/new-washington-law-allows-illegal-foreign-nationals-to-obtain-commercial-licenses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443423_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443423_video_v3.mp4 New Washington Law Allows Illegal Foreign Nationals to Obtain Commercial Licenses A new law signed by Gov. Jay Inslee allows illegal foreign nationals to obtain professional and commercial licenses to work a variety of jobs if they otherwise qualify or meet requirements. Under existing state law, a commercial vehicle license is needed from the state Department of Licensing to legally work certain careers, whereas other professions are regulated by a board of commission that determine the qualifications. 2024-03-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Washington Statecommercial licensesillegal immigrationillegal immigrantsstate lawoccupational licensingpolice shortageofficer shortageDUI driversadult entertainmentliquor licensehomeless crisishomeless shelterWashington lawIllegal Nationals https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443424/republicans-want-change-after-pritzker-board-paroles-now-alleged-murderer https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443424_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443424_video_v3.mp4 Republicans Want Change After Pritzker Board Paroles Now Alleged Murderer A shakeup at the Illinois Prisoner Review Board has Republicans calling for reforms. Illinois Senate Minority Leader John Curran, R-Downers Grove, said the resignation of two people from the PRB Monday, member LeAnn Miller and Chair Donald Shelton, following a recent parolee allegedly murdering a child and stabbing their mother is “another example of [Gov. J.B. Pritzker] failing to oversee an agency under his control.” State Sen. Jason Plummer, R-Edwardsville, said the PRB shouldn’t be under Pritzker’s control. 2024-03-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinois Prisoner Review BoardJB PritzkerRepublican partyIllinois newspolitical newsJohn CurranJason PlummerLaw and OrderIllinoisstate governmentDomestic ViolenceDonald Sheltongovernment meetingsIllinois Senate Billguaranteed income https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443425/americans-say-states-should-have-a-say-in-border-security-efforts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443425_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443425_video_v3.mp4 Americans Say States Should Have a Say in Border Security Efforts (The Center Square) – Americans want states to have a role in stopping the flood of illegal immigration, which comes as the federal government and Texas grapple over who has the right to secure the southern border amidst the ongoing crisis there. According to the survey, 29% said border states, 29% said the federal government, and 37% said a combination of both should have the final say on immigration policy. The rest are unsure. This new poll comes as the Biden administration and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott are embroiled in a legal battle over what Abbott says is the state's right to defend itself from an invasion. 2024-03-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 570 border crisisborder securityfederal governmentTexas borderBiden administrationGreg Abbottimmigration policyAmerica in FocusCenter SquareDan McAuliffCasey HarperAlejandro MayorkasDonald TrumpTexas governor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443426/why-is-the-us-economy-relatively-strong https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443426_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443426_video_v3.mp4 Why Is the U.S. Economy (Relatively) Strong? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss why the U.S. economy is relatively strong when compared to other countries around the world on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-03-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 506 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugDr. Orphe DivounguyUS economyeconomy podcastinflationimmigrantslabor forcelabor supplyimmigration policyGDPFederal Reserve https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443427/wisconsin-bans-ai-porn-child-sex-dolls https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443427_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443427_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Bans AI Porn, Child Sex Dolls Gov. Tony Evers signed more than two dozen new laws, including bans on child sex dolls and child porn created by artificial intelligence. One of the new laws creates the new crime of possession of virtual child pornography. Prosecutors say the law is needed because even AI generated images feed into child pornography and often the pictures or videos are created based on real images. Another new law bans the sale, possession, manufacture or advertisement of child sex dolls. 2024-03-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 396 WisconsinAI pornchild sex dollsvirtual child pornographyTony Everslaw enforcementsex crime https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443428/plan-set-to-free-voter-id-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443428_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443428_video_v3.mp4 Plan Set to Free Voter ID Bill A new plan set in motion on Monday could shake loose a constitutional amendment to enact universal photograph identification to vote. House Republican leadership said letting the bill languish in committee ignores the popularity of the policy among voters, especially those anxious about election security. “There are stronger rules in place for signing out a Curious George book for kids than there is for voting,” said Rep. Brad Roae, R-Meadville. “That seems really backwards." That’s why Roae and other leaders are drafting a discharge resolution this week to force the bill out of the State Government Committee and onto the House floor for consideration. 2024-03-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 318 voter ID lawelection lawconstitutional amendmentPennsylvania in Focusvoter IDelection securityPennsylvaniaAnthony HennenKristen SmithAbraham LincolnpersistenceHouse Republican https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443429/feds-give-dollar15b-to-restart-palisades-nuclear-plant https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443429_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443429_video_v3.mp4 Feds Give $1.5B to Restart Palisades Nuclear Plant The federal government will give a $1.5 billion loan to restart the Palisades nuclear plant. The loan follows Michigan shuttering coal plants at a record pace while chasing a 100% renewable energy standard by 2040. In 2022, renewables comprised 12% of Michigan's electricity net generation, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. 2024-03-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 205 Palisades Nuclear PlantMichiganGretchen WhitmerEnergyFederal GovernmentRenewable EnergyCoal PlantsEnergy GridEric NesbittCraig Piercy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443430/house-republicans-advantage-even-thinner-with-gallagher-resignation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443430_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443430_video_v3.mp4 House Republicans’ Advantage Even Thinner With Gallagher Resignation Republicans’ advantage in the U.S. House of Representatives will be only 217-213 after April 19, following Friday’s decision by U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher to resign. The resignation means no more than one Republican can cross the aisle on party-line votes. Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District representative, just 31 when he first won his seat in November 2016, had already said he would not seek a fifth term this election cycle. 2024-03-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 245 Mike GallagherRepublican PartyUS HouseWisconsinResigningCapitol HillGreen Bay https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443431/ohios-chernobyl-still-wreaking-havoc-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443431_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443431_video_v3.mp4 ‘Ohio’s Chernobyl’ Still Wreaking Havoc in Pennsylvania More than a year beyond the Norfolk Southern train derailment and chemical burn that brought national attention to East Palestine, residents on the Ohio and Pennsylvania sides of the border feel abandoned, forgotten and discarded by legislators. “Our Pennsylvania constitutional rights were violated and continue to be violated,” said Sheila Stiegler, an organic farmer in Lawrence County near East Palestine. "We are here with our expectations for our rights to be restored and upheld." Stiegler and other nearby residents testified during a Senate committee hearing on the aftereffects of the derailment and burn-off of vinyl chloride, which she called “the Ohio Chernobyl.” 2024-03-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 359 East Palestinetrain derailmenttoxic chemicalsPennsylvanialawmakersSheila SteiglerJosh ShapiroCenter Squarestate newsnon-partisan newsnews podcast https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443432/analysis-school-districts-struggling-in-math-reading-graduation-rates https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443432_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443432_video_v3.mp4 Analysis: School Districts Struggling in Math, Reading, Graduation Rates New analysis shows Michigan school districts are underperforming against districts in other states. Launch Michigan, a nonprofit public education organization, released a dashboard showing how Michigan school districts compare to similar districts in top-performing states in reading and math proficiency, graduation rate, and other metrics. 2024-03-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 219 Michiganschool districtsLaunch Michigangraduation ratesmathreadingeducationVanessa KeeslerBrian CalleyAEM CorporationMichigan studentsstate government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443433/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-policy-in-america https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443433_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443433_video_v3.mp4 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy in America Join us for a roundtable discussion on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies and debates, featuring The Center Square's Managing editor Alan Wooten, staff reporter Jon Styf, and Washington State reporter Carleen Johnson. In this episode, we examine how DEI policies are impacting different professions including Doctors, Lawyers, and government officials. We explore the concerns critics raise about the impacts of these policies on outcomes. We consider the tension between these efforts and past legal rulings. Join us as we discuss DEI policies on the state and federal levels. 2024-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1630 DEI policiesDiversity Equity InclusionDiversityEquityInclusionAffirmative ActionCivil RightsSupreme Court RulingsHiring practicesFederal involvementState GovernmentAlan WootenCarleen JohnsonMerit-based systemFederal Laws https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443434/kentucky-hoax-bomb-threats-part-of-nationwide-swatting-situation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443434_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443434_video_v3.mp4 Kentucky Hoax Bomb Threats Part of ‘Nationwide Swatting Situation' A school district in Louisville, Kentucky, received bomb threats at four different schools this week, all of which were false alarms. The incidents highlight the rising rates of swatting, a hoax call that shuts down schools and scares students and their families. The hoax threats impacted Atherton High School, Ballard High School, Westport Middle School and Wilder Elementary School within the Jefferson County Public Schools, according to JCPS spokesperson Carolyn Callahan. 2024-03-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 468 swattingbomb threatsSchool SafetyLaw EnforcementLouisville KentuckyKentucky Hoax Bomb Threatsswat callsEducation in FocusFederal crimeswatting as a serviceforeign actorsvoice forwardinginfrastructure warfareFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443435/evaluation-data-shows-virtually-zero-educators-in-michigan-are-ineffective https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443435_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443435_video_v3.mp4 Evaluation Data Shows Virtually Zero Educators in Michigan Are Ineffective Because of changes made last year by the Michigan legislature, school districts in the Wolverine State will negotiate over more terms with teachers unions in the coming year as contracts set under the previous rules expire. One of those changes includes how teachers are evaluated, but the current evaluation system in Michigan may be riddled with inaccuracy. According to the state’s educator effectiveness data, virtually zero teachers were rated ineffective in the 2022-23 school year. 2024-03-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 479 teacher evaluationMichiganK-12 educationstudent assessmentlearning lossstudent growthtest scoresChalkboard NewsDan Mcalabstudent assessmentseducationmathematics.comAbraham Lincoln https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443436/the-feds-forecast-less-disinflation-and-higher-economic-growth https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443436_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443436_video_v3.mp4 The Fed's Forecast: Less Disinflation & Higher Economic Growth Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the Federal Reserve's recent statement on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-03-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 552 Federal Reserveeconomic growthinflation datainterest ratesrate cutinflation readingsfederal policymarket trendsConsumer Price Indexpresidential electionEveryday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyunemployment rate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443437/california-secures-automaker-agreements-to-guarantee-state-emissions-standards https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443437_video_v3.mp4 California Secures Automaker Agreements to Guarantee State Emissions Standards California signed a new agreement with Big Three automobile manufacturer Stellantis to advance the state’s zero-emission goals even if the EPA or a future president takes away the state’s unique environmental regulatory authority. Under the agreement, Stellantis will reduce emissions by 10 to 12 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, equivalent to the emissions produced by 2.3 million vehicles driving a whole year. This agreement, which mirrors earlier agreements signed with major medium and heavy duty vehicle manufacturers earlier this year, along with a 2020 agreement with some light duty and passenger vehicle manufacturers in the wake of the Trump EPA’s 2019 revocation of the state’s waiver to regulate greenhouse emissions. 2024-03-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 556 Californiaemissions standardsStellantiselectric vehicleenvironmental regulatoryEV chargersEPACalifornia emissions standardsEV adoption programsStellantis vehiclesGeneral Motorscar charging stationselectric carautomaker agreementssmog https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443438/brandtjen-unsure-of-defense-in-milwaukee-military-ballot-trial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443438_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443438_video_v3.mp4 Brandtjen Unsure of Defense in Milwaukee Military Ballot Trial The former Milwaukee election manager who sent three fake military ballots to a state lawmaker back in 2022 is claiming to be a whistleblower, but the lawmaker who got those ballots isn’t sure. Kimberly Zapata’s trial began this week. She’s the former Milwaukee Election Commission supervisor charged with official misconduct after she mailed three military ballots to state Rep. Janel Brandtjen ahead of the 2022 election. Zapata’s lawyers said she is “political whistleblower” who simply wanted to ensure a “fair and secure” election. 2024-03-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 542 Kimberly ZapataMilwaukeeelection trialballot fraudmilitary ballotJanel Brandtjenelection misconductmilitary ballotselection issuesJoe BidenDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443439/election-reforms-teed-up-with-consensus-uncertain https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443439_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443439_video_v3.mp4 Election Reforms Teed up With Consensus Uncertain For the fourth year in a row, legislators think Pennsylvania’s election law needs more updates. And for the fourth year in a row, there’s little consensus about what those reforms should look like. It’s typically a question of convenience versus security, though both camps would argue it’s not that simple. 2024-03-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 504 PennsylvaniaElection ReformsMail-In VotingVoter IDBallot countingPennsylvania electionsIn-Person VotingVotingPre-canvassing rulesCounty election administratorsSignature verificationBallot standardizationAnthony HennenKristen SmithThe Center Square.com https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443440/supreme-court-justices-consider-whether-feds-can-regulate-speech-on-social-media https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443440_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443440_video_v3.mp4 Supreme Court Justices Consider Whether Feds Can Regulate Speech on Social Media (The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday in a case evaluating how the federal government censored Americans’ speech online, especially about COVID-19 and other controversial topics. During the arguments, justices seemed to express doubts about a prior ruling that limited federal cooperation and coercion of social media companies, particularly when the federal government pushes those companies to censor Americans’ speech. “My biggest concern is that your view has the First Amendment hamstringing the government in significant ways in most important time periods,” Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said during oral arguments for Murthy v. Missouri Monday. 2024-03-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 514 Supreme Courtsocial mediacensorshipFirst Amendmentfederal governmentKetanji Brown Jacksonregulationcontent moderationspeechJoe BidenHunter BidenAmerica in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443441/california-narrowly-passes-dollar127-billion-bond-on-homeless-housing-treatment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443441_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443441_video_v3.mp4 California Narrowly Passes $12.7 Billion Bond on Homeless Housing, Treatment California voters narrowly passed a $12.7 billion bond for building more mental health and substance abuse treatment facilities and homeless housing. With only 108,000 ballots left to count, the measure leads by 50.2% to 49.8%, or a 29,000 vote lead, suggesting a nearly guaranteed passage for Proposition 1. The measure goes hand in hand with other legislation the governor passed, SB 43, to change the state’s conservatorship laws. SB 43 expanded conservatorship — when the state appoints someone to oversee one’s care — to include people who are unable to provide for their personal safety or necessary medical care, in addition to food, clothing, or shelter, due to either severe substance use disorder or serious mental health illnesses. 2024-03-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 462 CaliforniaProposition 1homelessmental healthhousingCalifornia budgethomeless housinginterest rates30-year loansbudget deficithealthcare government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443442/wa-supreme-court-passing-the-bar-no-longer-required-to-be-a-lawyer https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443442_video_v3.mp4 WA Supreme Court: Passing the Bar No Longer Required to Be a Lawyer (The Center Square) – Passing the the bar exam will no longer be a requirement for becoming a lawyer in Washington, the state Supreme Court ruled in a pair of orders Friday. Washington becomes only the second state to officially approve alternatives to the bar, following its southern neighbor, Oregon, which is set to make the change in May. The state Supreme Court appointed a Bar Licensure Task Force to study alternative ways to show competency in 2020, after COVID-19-related modifications resulting in many questioning the efficacy of the current exam. 2024-03-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 WA Supreme CourtWashington Supreme CourtBar examPassing the Barlaw school graduatesEquityJustice Montoya LewisDiversity Equity InclusionAttorneys of colorLegal Tax Filingoccupational licensingCaliforniaOregonGovernmentLaw https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443443/poll-third-party-candidates-boost-trumps-lead-over-biden https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443443_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443443_video_v3.mp4 Poll: Third Party Candidates Boost Trump’s Lead Over Biden (The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump is narrowly beating President Joe Biden in a head-to-head faceoff going into November, a new national poll shows. The Center Square’s Voter’s Voice poll conducted with Noble Predictive Insights was released Wednesday, showing Trump beating Biden 46%-45% with likely voters. The rest are unsure. When you include options to vote for third party candidates as well, Trump’s lead over Biden grows. When the poll includes Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Cornel West and Jill Stein, Trump’s lead grows to 3 points. 2024-03-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 429 Donald TrumpJoe BidenRobert F Kennedy JuniorCornel WestJill Steinpresidential electionpolling dataVoter's Voice Pollindependent votersvoter approvalinflationoverseas conflictsCenter Squareblack votershispanic voters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443444/chicagos-mayor-not-giving-up-on-failed-tax-hike-on-real-estate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443444_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443444_video_v3.mp4 Chicago’s Mayor Not Giving up on Failed Tax Hike on Real Estate (The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson vows to continue with his agenda despite an apparent defeat of his Bring Chicago Home referendum this week. The measure, which would have increased the city’s real estate transfer tax on properties over $1 million and, according to Johnson, use the funds to pay for homelessness programs, now appears to be rejected by voters. Fifty-four percent of voters said “no” to 46% “yes” with 98% of precincts reporting. “All the votes have not been counted so it has not been declared just yet,” Johnson said. “Look, there are 68,000 people unhoused, that’s the focus.” 2024-03-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Chicago mayorBrandon JohnsonTax HikeReal EstateChicago Teacher's UnionMigrant crisisIllinoisreal estate taxvoter turnoutIllinois politicsChicagopopulation declineIllinois electionGreg BishopBlue Room Stream https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443445/will-launches-tax-hike-price-calculator-to-oppose-mps-referendum https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443445_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443445_video_v3.mp4 WILL Launches Tax Hike Price Calculator to Oppose MPS Referendum The latest opposition to Milwaukee Public Schools’ proposed quarter-billion-dollar tax hike is a calculator. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty on Tuesday launched its property tax calculator to let people in Milwaukee know just how much more they will pay if the $252 million tax increase passes in April. MPS says it needs the money to avoid deep cuts to school programs. But WILL's Kyle Koenen said Milwaukee Public Schools have seen record amounts of money, mostly from the federal government, over the past few years. 2024-03-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 578 WisconsinMilwaukeeMilwaukee Public SchoolsWisconsin Institute for Lawtax calculatortax referendumApril ballotEducationKyle Konen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443446/harris-opposes-bills-to-allow-resentencing-for-violent-criminals https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443446_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443446_video_v3.mp4 Harris Opposes Bills to Allow Resentencing for Violent Criminals Rep. Mike Harris, a retired police sergeant, opposes bills that aim to allow murderers, rapists and other violent offenders to reduce their prison sentences. The House Criminal Justice Committee held a hearing on House Bills 4556, 4557, 4558, 4559, and 4560. The “Second Look Sentencing Act” aims to allow sentence reconsideration for eligible prisoners who have served at least ten years of a sentence. 2024-03-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 226 Mike HarrisMichiganSecond Look Sentencing ActCriminal JusticeHouse Billsviolent crime https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443447/shapiro-says-no-troops-for-the-border https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443447_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443447_video_v3.mp4 Shapiro Says No Troops for the Border Gov. Josh Shapiro won’t send the Pennsylvania National Guard to the Mexican border. In response to legislation approved in the state Senate on Tuesday, the administration told The Center Square that congressional immigration reform is the solution to border security concerns. “Governor Shapiro has been clear that our country needs a secure border and Congress needs to pass comprehensive reform to fix our broken immigration system,” said Manuel Bonder, the governor’s spokesman. “This issue requires leaders in both parties to step up and deliver real, comprehensive solutions — not more of the failed talking points and political grandstanding that have brought us decades without immigration reform.” 2024-03-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 286 Josh ShapiroPennsylvaniaNational GuardMexican borderimmigration reformimmigration issuesOperation Lone StarTexas BorderCriminal ArrestsUndocumented MigrantsWire TransfersOpioid OverdosesDrug Trafficking https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443448/poll-pennsylvanians-want-low-energy-prices-above-all-else https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443448_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443448_video_v3.mp4 Poll: Pennsylvanians Want Low Energy Prices Above All Else Pennsylvanians worry about pollution and other harms to nature — but their primary concern is keeping energy bills low and ensuring reliable power. And, to deal with climate change, almost 8 in 10 Pennsylvanians aren’t willing to spend $100 or more every year out of pocket. A new survey on Pennsylvanians’ energy thoughts, released by the Commonwealth Foundation on Thursday, shows strong support for maintaining energy independence, but also highlights contradictory thinking on energy policy. 2024-03-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 341 Pennsylvaniaenergy pricesCommonwealth Foundationenergy policyJoe BidenDonald Trumpregional greenhousepolitical campaignstate officecongress https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443449/gotion-sues-green-charter-township-over-water-line-dispute https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443449_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443449_video_v3.mp4 Gotion Sues Green Charter Township Over Water Line Dispute A company taking $715 million of taxpayer subsidies is suing the local government for revoking vital water infrastructure for its electric vehicle plant. In October 2023, the Green Charter Township board approved the water line for Gotion, which bought 270 actors of land in Mecosta County in August 2023. In November, voters ousted the entire board, claiming it signed non-disclosure agreements to give Gotion taxpayer dollars to build the $2.4 billion electric vehicle plant without telling the local community. 2024-03-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 192 GotionGreen Charter TownshipWater line disputeTaxpayer subsidiesElectric vehicle plantMecosta CountyJason CruzScott McLellan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443450/green-partys-jill-stein-looks-to-snag-anti-genocide-vote-in-wisconsin https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443450_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443450_video_v3.mp4 Green Party’s Jill Stein Looks to Snag Anti-Genocide Vote in Wisconsin The Green Party’s Jill Stein says she’s not going to be a spoiler in November. Stein, who has not yet been formally nominated by the Green Party, was a guest on UpFront on Milwaukee television over the weekend. She said Democrats have abandoned their voters, and those voters are looking for somewhere else to go. 2024-03-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 555 Jill SteinGreen PartyWisconsin politicselection voteIsrael Hamas warpolitical voteJoe BidenDemocratic partyMichigan primaryArab Americanpolitical unrestUAW unionelectric carsChicago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443451/critics-michigan-homeschool-registration-push-based-on-false-narrative https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443451_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443451_video_v3.mp4 Critics: Michigan Homeschool Registration Push Based on ‘False Narrative' Michigan lawmakers and education officials have said they want to pass legislation to track homeschooled and religious school students. Critics, however, say the measures wouldn’t actually help. In January, State Superintendent Michael Rice included the proposal in a memo of legislative priorities for the upcoming session, citing concerns over children not receiving any education. Homeschool advocates say a registry will not help protect students, and better enforcement of existing rules is needed. 2024-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 449 Michiganhomeschoolinghomeschool registrationEducation in FocusMichael RiceDana Nesselpublic school systemhomeschool programsstudent fundingBrendan ClearyDan McCaleb https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443452/does-this-districts-dollar800000-equitable-discipline-policy-help-students https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443452_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443452_video_v3.mp4 Does This District’s $800,000 Equitable Discipline Policy Help Students? A North Carolina school district reported a higher crime rate than the previous year after implementing an updated disciplinary policy for which it paid a nonprofit over $800,000 to help it create. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools reported fewer short and long-term suspensions for the school year and no expulsions, part of a broader shift toward equitable discipline. Critics say the changes have made conditions worse for students because disruptive students are not removed from class. 2024-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 450 Equitable discipline policySchool disciplinecrime incident rateNorth Carolinaschool districtK-12 EducationEducation in FocusChalkboard NewsDan McCalebFranklin News Foundationdrug possessionserious assaultsincident coding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443453/update-on-the-state-of-the-housing-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443453_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443453_video_v3.mp4 Update on the State of the Housing Market Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss Zillow's most recent update on the state of the housing industry on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 522 housing marketmortgage ratesreal estateZillow reporthome buyersfirst time home buyersCredit ScoreMortgage CostDown PaymentsCo-BuyingHouse HackingSingle Family HomeTown HomesZillowChris Krug https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443454/recall-vos-supporters-turn-in-more-than-10000-signatures https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443454_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443454_video_v3.mp4 Recall Vos Supporters Turn In More Than 10,000 Signatures The effort to unseat Wisconsin’s assembly speaker is now in the hands of the state’s Elections Commission. The group that is looking to recall Assembly Speaker Robin Vos on Monday submitted 10,700 signatures. Wisconsin law requires it has at least 6,850 valid signatures to move ahead. Those trying to oust Wisconsin’s assembly speaker say they are on board with an investigation into possible fraud in their recall effort. 2024-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 505 Robin Vosrecall signaturesWisconsin electionselection commissionelection lawsfraud investigationWisconsin politicselection fraudballot dropboxesBen YoungWisconsin Supreme CourtJoe BidenDonald TrumpScott WalkerRacine County https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443455/california-dems-propose-dollar21-billion-budget-cut-to-address-dollar73-billion-deficit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443455_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443455_video_v3.mp4 California Dems Propose $2.1 Billion Budget Cut to Address $73 Billion Deficit California Democrats proposed a mere $2.1 billion budget cut against a $73 billion deficit for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Combined with a $12.2 billion deployment from the state’s rainy day fund, Democrats expect to reduce the shortfall anywhere from $8.6 billion to $23.6 billion, based on their use of a $53 billion deficit figure, not the $73 billion deficit reported by the state-run, non-partisan Legislative Analyst’s Office. 2024-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 327 Californiabudget deficitCalifornia deficitGavin NewsomThe Center SquareDavid MastioKenneth SchruppScott WienerPersistanceNever Give Up https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443456/fbi-director-smuggling-organizations-connected-to-isis-coming-through-us-border https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443456_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443456_video_v3.mp4 FBI Director: Smuggling Organizations Connected to ISIS Coming Through Us Border FBI Director Christopher Wray on Monday confirmed that a smuggling organization working with the terrorist organization ISIS is funneling criminals through the U.S. border. He also said the FBI is currently investigating its operations that “we’re very concerned about.” In a U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing held on Monday on worldwide threats to the United States, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, asked Wray about threats coming through the U.S. border. “Over the last three years, millions of people crossed the U.S. border illegally and many have been released into the country,” Rubio said, asking first about “people with ties to dangerous gangs.” 2024-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 501 FBI DirectorChristopher WrayISIS smugglingUS borderterrorist groupsillegal immigrationMarco RubioFBIISISsouthern borderdrug cartelsforeign policyChinese nationalsDonald TrumpDemocrats https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443457/federal-court-strikes-down-california-law-limiting-gun-buys-to-one-per-month https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443457_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443457_video_v3.mp4 Federal Court Strikes Down California Law Limiting Gun Buys to One per Month A federal district court struck down California’s law limiting gun purchases to one every 30 days, citing unconstitutionality. The district court judge placed a 30 day stay on the ruling to give the state a chance to appeal. U.S. District Court Judge William Hayes based his ruling on NYSRPA v. Bruen, a U.S. Supreme Court case that created a new standard for Second Amendment decisions. Under Bruen, “When the Second Amendment’s plain text covers an individual’s conduct, the Constitution presumptively protects that conduct,” and the government “must then justify its regulation by demonstrating that it is consistent with the Nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation.” 2024-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 331 California in Focusgun controlgun purchasesFederal courtgun salesCenter Squaretaxpayerstate governmentstate authoritiestransparency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443458/evers-promises-to-veto-plan-to-keep-trans-athletes-out-of-girls-sports https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443458_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443458_video_v3.mp4 Evers Promises to Veto Plan to Keep Trans Athletes Out of Girls Sports Wisconsin’s governor is promising to veto a proposal that would keep girls sports in Wisconsin for biological girls only. The Wisconsin Senate approved the plan Tuesday. The legislation would ban anyone born a male from competing in girls sports in middle school, high school or college in Wisconsin. 2024-03-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 528 transgender athletesgirls sportssports banWisconsin politicsGovernor EversTony EversWisconsin senateWisconsin assemblystate legislationgender policiesschool sportsWisconsinpolitical debatehigh school sportsBen Yaunt https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443459/illinois-businesses-brace-for-potential-tax-increase-in-pritzkers-budget-plan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443459_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443459_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Businesses Brace for Potential Tax Increase in Pritzker’s Budget Plan Illinois business owners are bracing for a potential tax hit from Gov. J.B. Pritzker. The governor’s proposed budget extends the cap on business net operating losses, but increases the cap to $500,000. His office estimates the “revenue adjustment” will raise $526 million, the bulk of the nearly $900 million of tax increases in his $52.7 billion spending proposal. 2024-03-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisJB Pritzkertax fundIllinois GovernmentIllinois Policy Institutecook countyChicagoelection 2024Republican Partyprimary electionshealthcare subsidiestaxpayer subsidiesIllinois lawGreg BishopDon Dewitte https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443460/biden-budget-seeks-to-spend-hundreds-of-millions-to-train-school-teachers-in-dei https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443460_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443460_video_v3.mp4 Biden Budget Seeks to Spend Hundreds of Millions to Train School Teachers in DEI President Joe Biden's budget proposal seeks to set aside billions of dollars to push progressive gender, sexuality and race ideology at home and around the globe. Released this week, the $7.3 trillion budget also proposes spending hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars to train school teachers in diversity, equity, and inclusion dogma. The White House touted the spending in its announcement of Biden’s budget, which includes $3 billion to “advance gender equity and equality worldwide.” 2024-03-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 514 Joe BidenBiden budgetfederal budgetNational debttaxpayersgender equitytax increasesnational debtbudget planspending prioritiestax increaseIRS fundingCasey Harper https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443461/concerns-remain-about-passage-of-a-bill-that-paves-way-for-natural-gas-ban-in-wa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443461_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443461_video_v3.mp4 Concerns Remain About Passage of a Bill That Paves Way for Natural Gas Ban in WA One of the most controversial bills passed by the Washington State Legislature this session has yet to be signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1589, dubbed by critics as the "natural gas ban bill," would allow utilities – that is, Puget Sound Energy – to start planning how to move away from natural gas. Inslee is expected to sign the bill, a cornerstone of Inslee's agenda to fight climate change, into law. 2024-03-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 WashingtonNatural Gas Ban BillClimate Commitment ActPuget Sound EnergyJay Insleenatural gas banWashington StateUtilities and Transportationrate increasesclimate commitmentnatural gasWashington statecarbon auctionsSeattle Police Departmentpolice staffing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443462/pittsburghs-911-policy-follows-police-recruitment-struggle https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443462_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443462_video_v3.mp4 Pittsburgh’s 911 Policy Follows Police Recruitment Struggle Pittsburgh’s recent decision to reroute early morning emergency calls comes one year after the mayor planned to triple police presence downtown. The policy change, announced Feb. 22, means calls received between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. for crimes not in progress – including theft, harassment and criminal mischief – will reroute to the Telephone Reporting Unit. The unit is staffed from 7 a.m. until 3 a.m. the following day, so incidents occurring in the four-hour window will be collected for an officer to follow up with during the morning shift. 2024-03-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 344 police recruitmentPittsburgh police911 callspolice staffingpolice presencePittsburghofficer retentionnew policywork life balance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443463/michigan-officials-attending-sxsw-in-austin https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443463_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443463_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Officials Attending SXSW in Austin Michigan officials traveled to Austin, Texas to speak at the SXSW festival's Midwest House. Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II is featured on a Tuesday panel while Michigan Chief Mobility Officer Justine Johnson will discuss “The Future of Air Travel: Innovation From the Ground Up.” It’s unclear if the Michigan Economic Development Corp. or taxpayers are funding the trip and how much the trip will cost. The Center Square has filed a records request seeking the total cost. 2024-03-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 224 MichiganAustinSXSWGarlin Gilchrist IIJustine JohnsonMichigan Economic Development CorporationHillary DoeEconomic DevelopmentState leadersTechnoJuan AtkinsDetroit PizzaMichigan BeerCarharttWolverine Worldwide https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443464/gop-lawmakers-blast-state-as-committee-oks-new-reading-standards https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443464_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443464_video_v3.mp4 GOP Lawmakers Blast State as Committee OKs New Reading Standards Wisconsin’s push to help children in the state’s schools read better took its next step forward Monday. The budget-writing Joint Finance Committee approved four new reading programs for the state’s public schools. JFC co-chairman Mark Born, R-Beaver Dam, said more than 60% of Wisconsin fourth-graders currently cannot read or write at grade level. Born said changing the way Wisconsin teachers teach reading is the obvious first step. 2024-03-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 541 reading standardsphonics readingWisconsinPhonicsReading ProficiencyEducation CurriculaPublic School SystemJD DavidsonBen YountWisconsin in FocusTennessee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443465/new-key-economic-data-inflation-and-employment-reports https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443465_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443465_video_v3.mp4 New Key Economic Data: Inflation & Employment Reports Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-03-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 562 inflationemployment reportseconomic datajob marketlabor marketunemployment ratewage growthconsumer spendingChris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday Economicspayroll surveyretail tradeconstruction sector https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443466/shapiro-tees-up-independent-carbon-tax-plan-for-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443466_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443466_video_v3.mp4 Shapiro Tees Up Independent Carbon Tax Plan for Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro introduced a new plan to limit carbon emissions from power plants on Wednesday that echoes the program legislative Republicans abhor so much they sued the administration to thwart it. This time, however, instead of supporting a multi-state auction like the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, or RGGI, Shapiro wants to keep the revenue collected from a state-imposed emissions cap and trade program within Pennsylvania itself. And, he added, if lawmakers get behind it, he will back away from RGGI and the appeal he filed to overturn a Commonwealth Court ruling that put Pennsylvania’s participation in it on hold. 2024-03-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 285 Josh ShapiroPennsylvaniacarbon taxRGGIAnthony Hennenclimate changeenvironmental policystate politicscap and trade https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443467/hall-pass-foia-reform-during-sunshine-week https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443467_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443467_video_v3.mp4 Hall: Pass FOIA Reform During Sunshine Week House Republican Leader Matt Hall urged House Speaker Joe Tate, D-Detroit, to pass reform to records requests during Sunshine Week, which celebrates government transparency. Sunshine Week, observed this year from March 10-16, highlights the need for transparency and accountability at all levels of government. The letter from the Richland Township Repubican said House Republicans in the minority are ready to pass 55 bills, including House Bills 5422, 5423, 5424, 5425, 5426, and 5427. 2024-03-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 228 Matt HallJoe TateSunshine WeekFOIAgovernment transparencyfreedom of information actMichigan legislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443468/record-inflation-is-driving-affordability-challenges https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443468_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443468_video_v3.mp4 Record Inflation is Driving Affordability Challenges Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the 'affordability problem' that Americans are facing on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 456 Chris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday Economicsrecord inflationconsumer price indexHousing CostsRent IncreaseCPI ReportAffordability Challenge https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443469/name-image-and-likeness-rules-in-amateur-sports https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443469_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443469_video_v3.mp4 Name, Image, and Likeness Rules in Amateur Sports Join us for a roundtable discussion on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules, featuring The Center Square's regional editor Steve Wilson, staff reporter Jon Styf, and regional editor J.D. Davidson. In this episode, we explore the significant changes taking place in college sports and the NCAA. We look at the court cases challenging NIL and transfer rules that have led to this upheaval in college sports. We consider the potential consequences for education, high school sports, and taxpayers. Join us as we discuss the future of amateur sports and compensation. 2024-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1677 NIL rulesname image likenessamateur sportscollege sportshigh school sportscollege athleticsstudent athletesNILrevenue sharingsports financecollege athletescollegiate sportpay for playstudent tuitionlegal issues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443470/aurora-school-district-no-program-allowed-that-doesnt-prioritize-dei https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443470_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443470_video_v3.mp4 Aurora School District: No Program Allowed That Doesn’t Prioritize DEI Aurora Public Schools published a document that stated the district will not implement any program that doesn’t prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion. The board presented the document at its March 5 work session. The document states: “The Superintendent may not allow implementation or adoption of any program that does not prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.” 2024-03-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 455 DEIdiversityequityinclusionAurora School DistrictK-12 EducationEducation in FocusChalkboard NewsEducational Policysocial emotional learningmental health supportsteachers of color https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443471/indiana-truancy-bill-that-would-hold-parents-accountable-advances https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443471_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443471_video_v3.mp4 Indiana Truancy Bill That Would Hold Parents Accountable Advances The Indiana General Assembly has voted to adopt legislation intended to counteract absenteeism at school by holding parents in the state responsible for their children’s attendance. The House and Senate voted to adopt SB 282 after back and forth between the chambers in prior days. The bill, if signed by the governor, would put parents at risk of prosecution if children are not in compliance with the state’s compulsory attendance provisions. 2024-03-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 509 Indiana Truancy Billchronic absenteeismparent accountabilityparental accountabilityK-12 educationeducation policylegal consequenceschild welfarelocal policeschool districtDan McCalebBrendan Clairremote learningchild neglect https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443472/haley-drops-out-of-presidential-race-does-not-endorse-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443472_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443472_video_v3.mp4 Haley Drops Out of Presidential Race, Does Not Endorse Trump Former U.N. ambassador and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley dropped out of the Republican presidential primary Wednesday and declined to endorse former President Donald Trump. "I am filled with the gratitude for the outpouring of support we have received from all across our great country, but the time has now come to suspend my campaign," Haley said during her remarks. "I said I wanted Americans to have their voices heard. I have done that." Haley said she has no regrets. 2024-03-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 530 Nikki HaleyDonald Trump2024 electionJoe BidenSuper Tuesdayprimary raceswing statessuburban votersAmerica in FocusKaty Brittlegal rulingsFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443473/california-proposes-zero-down-no-payment-home-loans-for-illegal-immigrants https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443473_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443473_video_v3.mp4 California Proposes Zero Down, No Payment Home ‘Loans’ for Illegal Immigrants California lawmakers proposed expanding the state’s zero-down, no payment home “loan” program to illegal immigrants. Due to lack of housing production relative to population and demand, California currently ranks 49th in housing units per resident, resulting in high home prices. “Assembly Bill 1840 is an insult to California citizens who are being left behind and priced out of homeownership,” said State Sen. Briah Dahle, R-Bieber, in a statement. “I'm all for helping first-time homebuyers, but give priority to those who are here in our state legally.” 2024-03-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 409 Californiahome loansillegal immigrantssubsidized loansJoaquin ArambulaBorder crossingTexasArizonaBudget deficitSan DiegoDavid MastioKenneth Schrupp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443474/vos-republicans-not-afraid-of-running-under-evers-maps https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443474_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443474_video_v3.mp4 Vos: Republicans Not Afraid of Running Under Evers’ Maps The top Republican in the Wisconsin Assembly says he’s not afraid of this fall’s election. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos told News Talk 1130 WISN’s Jay Weber he’s actually looking forward to running under the new legislative maps the Gov. Tony Evers drew. Evers’s maps pit dozens of incumbent Republican lawmakers against each other, many in new districts. 2024-03-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 531 Wisconsin electionsRobin VosTony EversRepublican strategyWisconsin politicsstate assemblystate senateelection 2024political campaigninggerrymanderingRepublican partyDemocratic candidatesTammy Baldwinstate house racescampaign finance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443475/rubio-stop-china-from-flooding-auto-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443475_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443475_video_v3.mp4 Rubio: Stop China From Flooding Auto Market Repubican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida wants to stop China from flooding the automobile market via state subsidiaries, slave labor and property theft. The Center Square reported Chinese automaker BYD, the world’s largest EV maker, wants to build a factory in Mexico for a 2.5% tariff instead of a 27.5% tariff. The new factory follows BYD releasing a $14,000 EV in February that some in the industry say could “demolish” domestic EVs, often $40,000 more expensive. 2024-03-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 187 Marco RubioChinaAutomobile MarketElectric VehiclesTariffsState SubsidiesSlave LaborProperty TheftBYDAmerican Auto IndustryUSMCAtrade https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443476/california-lawmakers-push-minimum-wage-exemptions-as-pay-to-play-accusations-fly https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443476_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443476_video_v3.mp4 California Lawmakers Push Minimum Wage Exemptions as Pay-To-Play Accusations Fly California lawmakers are pushing for new exemptions to the state’s fast food minimum wage as controversy erupted over the state’s reported exemption for Panera Bread. California Gov. Gavin Newsom approved an exemption to the state’s $20 per hour minimum wage for fast-food employees to national fast-food chains with bakeries that sell bread as a standalone item, a narrow category that includes Panera. According to Bloomberg, billionaire Greg Flynn, who opposed the state-mandated fast-food wage increase, leaned into his connections with Newsom to secure the exemption for his two dozen Panera locations in California. Alex Stack, a spokesperson for the governor’s office, told The Center Square, that the accusation was "absurd," and that Newsom never met with Flynn regarding the legislation. 2024-03-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 437 California LawmakersMinimum WagePanera BreadGavin NewsomSEIUChris HoldenUnited Herepay-to-playBrian Joneslegislative exemptionsFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443477/biden-blasts-gop-on-border-is-called-out-over-laken-riley-murder-by-illegal-immigrant https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443477_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443477_video_v3.mp4 Biden Blasts GOP on Border, Is Called Out Over Laken Riley Murder by Illegal Immigrant President Joe Biden delivered a wide-ranging State of the Union address Thursday evening, touching on the economy, Ukraine, the border and more while attacking Republicans during his remarks, possibly his last time to give the address as president. “Good evening, if I were smart I’d go home now,” Biden said to begin, drawing laughs from the assembly. Biden quickly turned serious, though, saying that freedom and Democracy have not been under such great threat since the Civil War, making reference to the Jan. 6 riots. He said that the same threat is abroad, beginning his speech focusing not on domestic issues, but on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 2024-03-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 487 Joe BidenState of the UnionLaken RileyIllegal ImmigrationBorder PolicySenate border billborder crisisDonald TrumpimmigrationDeportationRussiaMarjorie Taylor GreeneAmerica in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443478/former-wsdot-economist-sues-speaks-out-over-gas-price-whistleblowing-claims https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443478_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443478_video_v3.mp4 Former WSDOT Economist Sues, Speaks Out Over Gas Price Whistleblowing Claims Scott Smith, a former economist with the Washington State Department of Transportation, spoke out Wednesday morning about the hostility and retaliation he says he faced after refusing to keep quiet about his calculations last year showing Washington’s cap-and-trade program would increase gas prices by 45 to 50 cents per gallon. “When I was preparing the estimates, the facts were so obvious that it was a matter of sixth-grade math,” he said during a virtual news conference the day after the Citizen Action Defense Fund filed a lawsuit on his behalf. 2024-03-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Washington stategas pricesWSDOTScott Smithcap and trade programwhistleblowing claimslawsuitGov. Jay Insleecarbon taxstate worker suesCenters Squarestate lawUtilities and Transportation CommissionPolitical billWashington in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443479/ctu-president-suggests-new-teacher-contract-could-cost-taxpayers-dollar50-billion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443479_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443479_video_v3.mp4 CTU President Suggests New Teacher Contract Could Cost Taxpayers $50 Billion The Chicago Teachers Union is preparing for collective bargaining talks with the city, and the union's president suggested the new terms would cost taxpayers $50 billion. “We are asking you to give us an opportunity to tell our story. It will cost $50 billion, and three cent,” CTU President Stacy Davis Gates said Tuesday at the City Club of Chicago this week, setting the stage for upcoming negotiations with the city. "And so what? That's audacity." Some media outlets reported that Gates was "joking" when citing the $50 billion figure. 2024-03-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 CTUChicago Teachers Unionteacher contractIllinoisIllinois BudgetIllinois politicstax dollarsBrandon JohnsonJB PritzkerIllinois SenateIllinois HouseEthics ReformPublic TransportationRoad repairGas Tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443480/pennsylvanias-estimated-dollar3b-medicaid-waiver-questioned https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443480_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443480_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania’s Estimated $3B Medicaid Waiver Questioned The cost of Pennsylvania’s extensive Medicaid waiver pending before the federal government leaves some lawmakers wary as budget talks stretch into their second week. Department of Human Services Secretary Valerie Arkoosh told the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday that it wants more funding to expand eligibility for safety net programs for five years, as well as bolster the services they already provide. 2024-03-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 306 Medicaid WaiverPennsylvaniastate budgetSenate LawmakersDHSMedicaidwaiverhealth caregovernmentBudget hearingsCenter SquareAnthony HinnenKristen SmithPennsylvania in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443481/republican-lawmaker-wants-local-voice-on-wind-solar-projects https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443481_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443481_video_v3.mp4 Republican Lawmaker Wants Local Voice on Wind, Solar Projects New legislation at the Wisconsin Capitol would put local communities in charge of local wind and solar projects. State Rep. Ty Bodden, R-Stockbridge, has introduced a plan that would require local leaders to sign off on wind and solar farms before regulators at Wisconsin’s Public Service Commission could move forward. Currently, the PSC makes the decisions about wind and solar farms in Wisconsin. But that has, at times, put state regulators in charge of projects that don’t have unanimous local support. 2024-03-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 523 WisconsinWindSolarLegislationRepublicanwind energysolar energyWind PowerSolar PowerRenewable energyFederal SubsidiesEnergy sector https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443482/michigan-lawmakers-want-mass-transit-between-grand-rapids-detroit-ann-arbor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443482_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443482_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Lawmakers Want Mass Transit Between Grand Rapids, Detroit, Ann Arbor Michigan Democratic lawmakers want mass transit between Grand Rapids, Detroit and Ann Arbor but don’t know how to pay for it. State Sen. Dayna Polehanki, D-Livonia, majority caucus chair & Education Committee chair, posted on social media that mass transit would prevent young people from leaving the state. Polehanki’s office hasn’t yet responded to additional questions about the funding source, the mode or the the timing of mass transit – whether it would be funded before or after Michigan fixes its roads, ranked as worse than the national average. 2024-03-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 227 Michiganmass transitpublic transportationDemocratic lawmakersGrand RapidsDetroitAnn ArborDayna PolehankiGretchen Whitmertransportation fundingMichigan roads https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443483/penndot-supports-licenses-for-undocumented-immigrants https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443483_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443483_video_v3.mp4 PennDOT Supports Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants The Shapiro administration said Monday it supports giving non-citizens driver’s licenses, following a trend across the Mid-Atlantic that posits the policy change as a safety measure. “There are reports of over a dozen states that already allow non-citizens, including illegal immigrants, to obtain driver’s licenses,” Rep. Mike Cabell, R-Dallas, said. “Meanwhile, federal DHS policy stipulates that states could offer those with TPS (Temporary Protected Status) a Real ID.” 2024-03-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 298 PennsylvaniaPennDOTdriver's licensesundocumented immigrantsTemporary Protected StatusMike CarrollReal IDimmigration policyMike CabellAnthony Hennen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443484/evers-signs-child-care-tax-credit-vetoes-other-tax-cuts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443484_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443484_video_v3.mp4 Evers Signs Child Care Tax Credit, Vetoes Other Tax Cuts Just days after scuttling Republican-written tax cuts for families and retirees in Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Evers signed a tax credit that will send more money to parents. Evers on Monday signed the child and dependent care tax credit. The plan doubles Wisconsin child care tax credit, from 50% of the federal level to 100%. The governor’s signature means families can claim up to $10,000 for one child, and up to $20,000 for a second child. 2024-03-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 448 Tony Everstax cutschild care creditRepublican partyWisconsin lawmakersWisconsin legislationincome taxeschildcare facilitiesWisconsin in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443485/uk-and-japan-fell-into-recessions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443485_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443485_video_v3.mp4 U.K. & Japan Fell Into Recessions Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the impact of recessions around the globe on the U.S. economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-03-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 430 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyUK RecessionJapan RecessionUnited StatesGlobal economylabor marketpolicy uncertaintytax policyinvestment slowdownhousehold expenditureseconomic data https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443486/how-much-do-you-need-to-make-to-own-a-home https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443486_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443486_video_v3.mp4 How Much Do You Need to Make to Own a Home? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss a report from Zillow on the necessary income to achieve homeownership on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-03-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 552 home ownershiphousing costsmortgage ratesreal estatehousing marketincome requirementmortgagesCost of livingOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFranklin News Foundationhouse hackingHomeownership https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443487/study-most-states-are-spending-more-per-k-12-student-where-does-it-go https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443487_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443487_video_v3.mp4 Study: Most States Are Spending More per K-12 Student - Where Does It Go? A new national study looking at two decades' worth of data found that the United States is spending more on education funding without paying teachers more, school staff has increased faster than student enrollment and taxpayer dollars are increasingly going toward employee benefits. The report from the Reason Foundation also found that there isn’t a direct correlation between funding increases and education outcomes. The report also used nationwide data to highlight how education outcomes in all 50 states have changed between 2002 and 2020. 2024-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 459 K-12 EducationEducation FundingTeacher SalariesChalkboard NewsDan McCalebBrennan ClaryEducation SpendingFranklin News Foundationschool fundingstudent enrollmentpension systemshealthcare costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443488/pce-index-inflation-accelerated-in-january https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443488_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443488_video_v3.mp4 PCE Index: Inflation Accelerated in January Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the most recent PCE numbers on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 375 PCE indexInflationConsumer spendingPrice IndexHousing priceswage growthJanuary Inflationannual growthFederal ReserveOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443489/report-equitable-grading-reforms-harm-the-students-they-try-to-help https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443489_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443489_video_v3.mp4 Report: Equitable Grading Reforms Harm the Students They Try to Help A new policy brief states that “equitable” grading policies that rely on lowering academic standards ultimately hurt the students they purportedly help. The research released Wednesday morning by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute challenged some of the claims often made about equitable grading practices and said they require greater scrutiny. The brief also said it's time to adopt some reforms that promote equitable grading without sacrificing rigor. 2024-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 471 equitable gradingacademic standardsstudent performanceeducation reformK-12 educationgrading rubricsstandardized testingpandemic policiesgraduation ratesBrendan ClarityFranklin News Foundationanonymous gradingEducation in FocusChalkboard News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443490/evers-promises-pfas-veto-demands-lawmakers-release-pfas-money-anyway https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443490_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443490_video_v3.mp4 Evers Promises PFAS Veto, Demands Lawmakers Release PFAS Money Anyway Wisconsin’s governor is offering a compromise on PFAS pollution that would give him $125 million and allow him to ignore the plan Republican lawmakers say would protect landowners across the state from fines, fees and lawsuits. Gov. Tony Evers promised to veto the latest plan to deal with PFAS chemicals, while also demanding that Republicans release the $125 million included in the doomed legislation. The Republican-controlled legislature last week approved a plan, Senate Bill 312, which would use that $125 million to start a grant program to help local communities test their water for PFAS, and help those communities clean their water if it's found. 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 555 PFAS chemicalsTony EversWisconsin3Mpollutersfirefighting foamwater contaminationGovernor EversPFASRepublican Legislatureenvironmental issuesvetolegislaturefunding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443491/biden-blames-republicans-for-border-crisis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443491_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443491_video_v3.mp4 Biden Blames Republicans for Border Crisis In his first trip to the Rio Grande Valley in Texas since he took office, President Joe Biden blamed Republicans for the border crisis that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, 25 Republican governors, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and many others argue he created. Biden arrived in Brownsville on Thursday afternoon and met with local law enforcement, Border Patrol agents and Democratic officials around the same time that former President Donald Trump arrived in Del Rio, Texas, and met with Abbott and Republican officials. 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 517 Joe BidenDonald TrumpBorder CrisisRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyImmigration Policyillegal immigrationBorder PatrolTexasAlejandro MayorkasUS SenatevoterelectionDHSFamily Units https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443492/newsom-grants-minimum-wage-exception-to-donor-second-largest-panera-owner https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443492_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443492_video_v3.mp4 Newsom Grants Minimum Wage Exception to Donor, Second-Largest Panera Owner California Governor Gavin Newsom granted an exemption to the state’s $20 per hour minimum wage for fast-food employees to national fast-food chains with bakeries, a category that only includes Panera. Billionaire Greg Flynn, the largest franchise owner in the United States, is the second-largest Panera operator in the world and a classmate and major donor of the governor’s, leading Bloomberg to report that Flynn was able to get Newsom to secure a carve-out from the new wage for his stores. On September 14, 2023 the California legislature passed AB 1228, a bill raising California’s minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour and creating and a new Fast Food Council that will establish working conditions and minimum wages that would rise each year by the lesser of 3.5% or the past year’s inflation recorded in the Consumer Price Index. 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 374 Californiaminimum wagefast food workersGavin NewsomGreg FlynnPanera Breadfranchise ownersstate regulationseconomic realitiesstate governmentThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443493/will-uw-continues-to-prioritize-race-on-campus https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443493_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443493_video_v3.mp4 WILL: UW Continues to Prioritize Race on Campus There are new claims the University of Wisconsin has not stopped using race to make decisions on its campuses. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty on Wednesday sent a letter to the university, asking the school to stop prioritizing one race over the other. WILL’s letter said the UW’s latest offenses came with the awarding of several awards and fellowships. 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 489 University of Wisconsinraceracial discriminationaffirmative actiondiversity awardscollege campussupreme courtSCOTUSBen YountJD DavidsonCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443494/lawmakers-rally-for-medical-debt-relief https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443494_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443494_video_v3.mp4 Lawmakers Rally for Medical Debt Relief Pennsylvania lawmakers rallied at the Capitol on Tuesday to erase outstanding medical debts for thousands of residents. House Bill 78 would create a new program in the Department of Health that would discharge debt for residents living at-or-below 400% of the federal poverty level – or up to $60,240 for a single person and $124,800 for a family of four. Obligations totaling 5% or more of a person's income would also qualify under the program. 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 307 Pennsylvania in FocusLawmakersMedical Debt ReliefDepartment of HealthJosh ShapiroDemocratic PartyKristen Smith https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443495/california-seized-enough-fentanyl-last-year-to-kill-entire-world-nearly-twice-over https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443495_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443495_video_v3.mp4 California Seized Enough Fentanyl Last Year to Kill Entire World ‘Nearly Twice Over' The California National Guard seized a record 62,224 pounds of fentanyl in California and the state's ports of entry – enough of the potent synthetic opioid to kill the entire world population "nearly twice over." Since 2021, fentanyl seizures supported by CalGuard have increased by 1066%, according to the governor's office. The street value of the fentanyl seized was estimated at $649 million. 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 309 CaliforniaFentanylFentanyl seizuresCalifornia National GuardDrug overdose deathsOpioid CrisisCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443496/report-us-ev-manufacturing-faces-extinction-level-event https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443496_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443496_video_v3.mp4 Report: US EV Manufacturing Faces ‘Extinction-Level Event' An Alliance for American Manufacturing report called for tariffs to protect the U.S. electric vehicle market from an “extinction-level event” caused by Chinese competitors. The report follows Chinese EV maker BYD, the world’s largest EV maker, releasing a $14,000 EV in February that could “demolish” domestic EVs, often $40,000 more expensive. The report says China uses Mexico's trade relationship with the United States to avoid high tariffs. The Institute for Energy Research says BYD will dodge a 27.5% tariff from China by building a factory in Mexico where tariffs are 2.5%. 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 160 electric vehiclesUS EV markettariffsBYDChinaAmerican ManufacturingScott PaulMexicotrade relationshipEnergy ResearchTeslaStellantis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443497/republicans-others-lament-sham-of-a-hearing-on-police-pursuit-initiative https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443497_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443497_video_v3.mp4 Republicans, Others Lament ‘Sham of a Hearing’ on Police Pursuit Initiative Proponents of Initiative 2113 to reduce requirements for law enforcement to engage in vehicle pursuits expressed frustration at how a Wednesday morning legislative public hearing on the initiative was conducted. Testimony before both the Senate Law & Justice Committee and the House Community Safety, Justice & Reentry Committee did not begin until 30 minutes into the one-hour hearing due to majority party Democrats asking questions of committee staff members. One of the questions asked of staff came from Rep. Tara Simmons, D-Bremerton, who suggested recent studies prove that when police pursuit restrictions are loosened, it increases racial profiling. 2024-03-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Washington StatePolice Pursuit Lawspolice pursuitInitiative 2113DemocraticRepresentative SimmonsWashingtonstolen vehiclemotoristCarline JohnsonAmber GoldadeWashington policy centerBrett DavisRepeat offendersCrime https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443498/trump-biden-win-michigan-primary-and-super-tuesday-preview https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443498_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443498_video_v3.mp4 Trump, Biden Win Michigan Primary & Super Tuesday Preview Former President Donald Trump defeated former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in Michigan’s Republican presidential primary while President Joe Biden cruised to an easy victory on the Democrats' side. The races were called within an hour of polls closing, with the GOP primary determined with about 80% of the vote counted. Biden received more than 126,000 votes while the “uncommitted” spot received more than 23,000 votes, a vote protesting the Israel-Hamas conflict and the U.S’s continual funding of the war. 2024-03-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 528 Michigan primarySuper TuesdayDonald TrumpJoe BidenNikki HaleyRepublican nominationDemocratic PartyAmerican politicsRepublican conventionProtest VotersUS PoliticsElectionsPolitical CampaignsGovernmentCriminal Charges https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443499/judge-rules-trump-off-illinois-primary-ballot-but-stays-decision-pending-appeal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443499_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443499_video_v3.mp4 Judge Rules Trump off Illinois Primary Ballot but Stays Decision Pending Appeal A Cook County judge decided former President Donald Trump’s name should be removed from the Illinois primary ballot, but put a hold on the order expecting an appeal. Trump’s campaign said it will “quickly appeal.” In a 38-page ruling, the circuit court judge said the Illinois State Board of Elections’ unanimous decision to keep Trump on the ballot is overturned. A group of objectors challenged Trump’s access to the March 19 Illinois primary ballot alleging the former Republican president instigated an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and is ineligible to be elected president. Last month, the state elections board denied their objection. The group appealed to the state circuit court in Cook County. 2024-03-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Donald TrumpIllinois primary ballotprimary ballotballot controversyIllinois Supreme CourtUnited States Supreme CourtelectionIllinoisJB PritzkerState Board of Educationmigrant crisisIllinois educationCenter Squareproperty taxeconomic accountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443500/expansion-of-teacher-apprenticeship-program-awaits-evers-decision https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443500_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443500_video_v3.mp4 Expansion of Teacher Apprenticeship Program Awaits Evers’ Decision Expansion in the way Wisconsin prepares new teachers has passed the state Assembly and awaits a decision from second-term Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. His decision has yet to be signaled. Only nine technical colleges and one university offer apprenticeship programs. It's small and Assembly Bill 1005 adds to it. 2024-03-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 484 teacher apprenticeshipWisconsinteacher shortagerural areasTony EversWisconsin Assemblytechnical schoolspublic schoolseducationschool administrationBen YoundJD DavidsonEdgewood College https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443501/restrictive-zoning-could-spark-major-housing-shortage https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443501_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443501_video_v3.mp4 Restrictive Zoning Could Spark ‘Major’ Housing Shortage House Republicans support Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's rhetoric to reform the commonwealth’s permitting process, but they’re not satisfied with the pace of his push. “We have a governor that ran on permitting reform,” Rep. Josh Kail, R-Beaver, said. “Unfortunately, there hasn't been progress made the way there should have been in the first year of his administration.” The House GOP Policy Committee met Wednesday in Tamaqua to discuss how to remove obstacles to opportunity, and much of the hearing centered on housing issues. 2024-03-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 308 Pennsylvaniahousing shortagerestrictive housingzoning restrictionshousing developmentbuilding renovationspermitting reform https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443502/trump-biden-win-michigan-presidential-primary https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443502_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443502_video_v3.mp4 Trump, Biden Win Michigan Presidential Primary Former President Donald Trump defeated former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in Michigan’s Republican presidential primary while President Joe Biden cruised to an easy victory on the Democrats' side. The races were called within an hour of polls closing, with the GOP primary determined with about 80% of the vote counted. Biden received more than 126,000 votes while the “uncommitted” spot received more than 23,000 votes, a vote protesting the Israel-Hamas conflict and the U.S’s continual funding of the war. 2024-03-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 155 Donald TrumpJoe BidenMichiganpresidential primaryNikki HaleyelectionvotingMichigan primary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443503/gun-restriction-legislation-across-america https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443503_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443503_video_v3.mp4 Gun Restriction Legislation Across America Join us for a roundtable discussion on new gun restrictions and the legal battles surrounding them, featuring The Center Square's reporters Joe Mueller, Greg Bishop, and Kenneth Schrupp covering Missouri, Illinois, and California, respectively. In this episode, we delve into the nationwide debates surrounding gun control, examining both proposed legislation and ongoing litigation in state and federal courts. Drawing examples from Missouri, Illinois, California, and Hawaii, we dig into the complex landscape of firearm regulations. Tune in for a balanced exploration of the challenging issues at the intersection of gun restrictions and public safety. 2024-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1623 Gun Restriction LegislationSecond AmendmentGun ControlLawsuitsMissouriIllinoisCaliforniaFederal CourtUS Supreme CourtAssault Weapons BanGun LawMass ShootingBiden administrationLegal InterpretationFirearm registration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443504/survey-students-and-teachers-weigh-in-on-gender-race-in-school https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443504_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443504_video_v3.mp4 Survey: Students and Teachers Weigh in on Gender, Race in School A new survey has asked teachers and students about their experience amid significant cultural divides around gender, race and sexual orientation. According to a survey analyses from the Pew Research Center, 53% of teachers said debates about cultural issues like race and gender identity do not impact their ability to do their jobs. In comparison, 41% said the discussions on those issues negatively affect their job performance. The survey comes as topics like gender identity, racism, sex education curricula, the appropriateness of materials in school libraries and parental notification policies continue to roil school board meetings nationwide. 2024-02-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 474 Pew Research Centergenderracesexual orientationteacher surveygender identitypolitical viewsK-12 schoolsdemocratic teachersRepublican teachersEducation in FocusChalkboard NewsK-12values.comAbraham Lincoln https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443505/chicago-public-schools-is-kicking-police-out-of-schools-heres-why https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443505_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443505_video_v3.mp4 Chicago Public Schools Is Kicking Police Out of Schools. Here’s Why The Chicago Public Schools Board of Education voted Thursday to approve a resolution to remove trained police officers from its schools by the beginning of next school year. The district-wide removal of police officers stems from a 2020 resolution requiring the district to “provide to the Board a comprehensive plan for schools currently using SROs (School Resource Officers) to phase out their use.” The board voted to implement the policy unanimously, along with a number of other policies and resolutions. The board will sunset the school resource officer program by August this year but says it will still work the city’s police department for other needs. 2024-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 497 Chicago Public SchoolsSchool Resource OfficerSchool Safetypolice presenceschool shootingsstudent conflictsChicagoEducation in FocusFranklin News FoundationDan McAlebBrandon KlaykoMonique ScottNational Association https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443506/hovde-defends-california-connections-questions-baldwins-california-fundraising https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443506_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443506_video_v3.mp4 Hovde Defends California Connections, Questions Baldwin’s California Fundraising Some of the first questions about Wisconsin’s race for U.S. Senate are about California. Democrats hammered businessman Eric Hovde about his banks and home in California. Democrats also accuse Hovde of living in California, and only returning to Wisconsin to run for office. Hovde, who announced he is running for the U.S. Senate, on Wednesday told News Talk 1130 WISN’s Jay Weber that’s ridiculous. 2024-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 573 WisconsinEric HovdeTammy BaldwinUS SenateCaliforniaWisconsin election2024 electionJoe BidenDonald Trumpwaukesha countyelection seasoncommunity banksMidwest https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443507/california-budget-deficit-grows-to-dollar73-billion-due-to-declining-tax-revenue https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443507_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443507_video_v3.mp4 California Budget Deficit Grows to $73 Billion Due to Declining Tax Revenue According to state analysts, California budget deficit grew $15 billion to a $73 billion for the 2024-2025 fiscal year due to declining tax revenues. The non-partisan, state-funded Legislative Analyst’s Office, which announced the new deficit figures, identified approximately $15.6 billion in one-time or temporary spending through the 2025-2026 fiscal year that could be used to offset the the state deficit. Under the state constitution, the governor’s office must submit a draft budget to the legislature by January 10. After input from stakeholders ranging from consultants to lobbyists and the California Department of Finance, the governor’s office produces a revised draft budget by May 14, which the legislature then may amend and pass by June 15. 2024-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 432 California budget deficitdeclining tax revenueGavin NewsomCalifornia Proposition 1State spendingCalifornia budgetMedi-Calimmigrant healthcareelectric vehiclesBudget gimmicksRepublican proposalsGeneral obligation bondillegal immigrantsEV chargersTexas border https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443508/jewish-college-students-in-the-us-face-antisemitism-little-help-from-officials https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443508_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443508_video_v3.mp4 Jewish College Students in the U.S. Face Antisemitism, Little Help From Officials The rise of pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. university campuses often feature protesters calling for violence against Jews, leading to Jewish students feeling unsafe and frustrated by the lack of response from school administrators and federal officials. Pro-Palestine sentiment is not new to many of these campuses, but the deadly Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israeli civilians and the ensuing war in Gaza have sparked far more frequent and zealous demonstrations. For Ethan Melman, a born-and-raised Chicagoan attending the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, that issue came to a head last fall when he, a Jewish student, attended one of the pro-Palestine protests to investigate. 2024-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 547 antisemitismcollege campusesJewish studentspro PalestineIsraelHamasUS Department of EducationUniversity of IllinoisEthan MelmanIan TangFree SpeechAnti-Jewish ProtestsDiscrimination https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443509/a-third-of-fatal-drug-crashes-in-philadelphia-linked-to-fentanyl https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443509_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443509_video_v3.mp4 A Third of Fatal Drug Crashes in Philadelphia Linked to Fentanyl A Third of Fatal Drug Crashes in Philadelphia Linked to Fentanyl As fentanyl-connected overdoses kill thousands of Pennsylvanians every year, the opioid shows up in traffic-crash data, too. A study from Jerry, a car insurance app, found that 6% of Philadelphia’s fatal crashes involved drugs from 2018-2021. The data, from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, showed that 2% of all traffic fatalities in the city were connected to fentanyl. That’s the highest rate of all cities in the commonwealth; 32% of all drug-related traffic fatalities were connected to fentanyl. 2024-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 362 Pennsylvaniafentanyloverdose deathstraffic fatalitiesopioid casesOpioid CrisisOverdose DeathsMontgomery CountyAllegheny County https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443510/cbo-10-year-economic-outlook https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443510_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443510_video_v3.mp4 CBO 10-Year Economic Outlook Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the CBO's economic outlook on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 672 CBO 10-year outlookOrphe DivounguyChris KrugEconomic outlookCongressional Budget Officeproductivity growthimmigration effectslabor shortagesaging populationtax baseyoung workforcefederal rates2% inflationEveryday EconomicsUS standards https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443511/california-proposes-landlords-must-accept-pets-experts-warn-rents-will-rise https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443511_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443511_video_v3.mp4 California Proposes Landlords Must Accept Pets, Experts Warn Rents Will Rise California is proposing that landlords accept pets for tenant residencies, a change that landlords warn will result in higher rents required to offset the cost of pet damages and limits on security deposits to one month’s rent. AB 2216 was introduced by Assembly member Matt Haney, D-San Francisco as a spot bill with limited information to be fleshed out later on in the legislative process. While the bill itself only says “it is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation related to a landlord’s ability to prohibit common household pets in residential tenancies,” Haney’s statement on the bill outlines his intent. 2024-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 542 Californialandlordspet policiesrentsecurity depositCalifornia Apartment AssociationMatt Haneyhousing shortagehousing constructionDeborah CarltonDaniel YukelsonCalifornia legislatureScott Wienerstate housing departmentproperty transfer taxes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443512/tax-hikes-migrant-funding-medical-debt-retirement-part-of-pritzkers-proposed-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443512_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443512_video_v3.mp4 Tax Hikes, Migrant Funding, Medical Debt Retirement Part of Pritzker’s Proposed Budget With a projected deficit of close to $900 million, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker presented his sixth State of the State and budget address Wednesday. The plan includes $52.7 billion in spending, roughly a 2% increase over the current fiscal year budget. What is sure to be a talking point in the coming months, the budget includes an additional $182 million for the care of migrants on top of what has already been spent. 2024-02-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisIllinois budgetJ.B. PritzkerMigrant fundingIllinois taxpayersTax hikesState budgetMedical debtPritzker budgetIllinois revenueSports betting taxTax CreditsState SpendingIllinois politicsPritzker's Budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443513/seattle-mayor-says-no-to-new-taxes-to-address-dollar229m-budget-gap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443513_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443513_video_v3.mp4 Seattle Mayor Says No to New Taxes to Address $229M Budget Gap Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said that he would not look at new revenue streams to address the city’s $229 million budget gap. Harrell gave his State of the City address with an emphasis on improving public safety, increasing the city’s affordable housing stock, addressing the drug epidemic and replacing aging infrastructure. “The size of this deficit means that we will have difficult financial decisions ahead,” Harrel said. 2024-02-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Seattle MayorBruce Harrellbudget gapbudget deficitSeattle Cityrevenue streamspublic safetyHomelessness issuesSeattle WashingtonWashington stateWashingtonWashington electionDemocratic partyRepublican partyPolitical Analysis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443514/wisconsin-assembly-okays-plan-that-splits-choice-school-funding-from-public-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443514_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443514_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Assembly Okays Plan That Splits Choice School Funding From Public Schools Wisconsin is considering a massive shift in how public and choice schools get their money. The Wisconsin Assembly approved the plan to decouple the Racine and statewide school voucher programs, replacing the local property tax money that currently pays for those programs with state dollars. That would shift millions of dollars for choice schools in Wisconsin from local school districts to the state. It would also mean a steadier and more reliable stream of dollars for choice schools. 2024-02-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 479 Wisconsinschool choiceschool fundingWisconsin Assemblyeducation fundingstate moneyproperty taxMilwaukee Public Schoolscharter schoolstaxpayer moneydecoupling planrevenue moneymagnet schoolmagnet schools https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443515/joe-bidens-brother-defends-president-as-impeachment-inquiry-continues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443515_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443515_video_v3.mp4 Joe Biden’s Brother Defends President as Impeachment Inquiry Continues James Biden, the president’s brother, testified before lawmakers Wednesday in the ongoing impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The testimony comes as the indictment of a key witness in the inquiry has left Republicans playing defense and Democrats calling for the inquiry to end. Several media outlets reported Wednesday that during his opening statement, James defended his brother, President Biden, saying the president was not involved in his dealings and did not financially benefit from those deals. House Republicans on the Oversight, Judiciary and Ways and Means Committees are leading the inquiry, alleging that the Biden family and associates, with the president’s knowledge, raked in more than $20 million from entities in adversarial nations, including Russia and China. 2024-02-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 554 James BidenJoe Bidenimpeachment inquiryHunter Bidenfinancial allegationscongressional committeeCenter Squareoverseas businessDonald TrumpMayorkas2024 Election https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443516/reasonable-fiscal-projections-versus-plausible-ones https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443516_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443516_video_v3.mp4 ‘Reasonable’ Fiscal Projections Versus ‘Plausible’ Ones As Pennsylvania lawmakers kick off annual budget hearings on Tuesday, the Independent Fiscal Office fielded questions about revenue projections, the minimum wage and what could cause problems for the general fund. In his budget presentation to the Senate Appropriations Committee, IFO Director Matthew Knittel noted that his office was less rosy that the governor's administration on the state’s tax-and-spending balance. IFO projections expect a $4.2 billion budget deficit in 2024-25 with current policy, rising to a $6.7 billion deficit in 2028-29. The gap between IFO projections and Gov. Josh Shapiro’s estimate is about $1 billion in the current fiscal year, but $4.5 billion by 2028-29. 2024-02-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 420 budget hearingsbudget projectionsbudget deficitMatt NittleShapiro budgetIndependent Fiscal OfficePennsylvaniaFiscal ProjectionsState SpendingState Tax Revenues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443517/supreme-court-rejects-appeal-over-2020-election-sanctions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443517_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443517_video_v3.mp4 Supreme Court Rejects Appeal Over 2020 Election Sanctions The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Sidney Powell, a lawyer aligned with former President Donald Trump who challenged the 2020 presidential election results in Michigan. The nation’s top court included no comment with the Tuesday rejection. In 2021, a court levied $175,000 of sanctions against Powell and attorney Lin Wood for submitting court documents based on “theories, conjecture, and speculation..." U.S. District Judge Linda Parker of Michigan's Eastern District Parker wrote. 2024-02-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 146 Supreme CourtSidney Powell2020 ElectionDonald TrumpLin WoodMichiganElection ResultsSanctionsLinda Parker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443518/wisconsin-governor-signs-into-law-maps-he-drew-says-right-thing-to-do https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443518_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443518_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Governor Signs Into Law Maps He Drew, Says ‘Right Thing to Do' The court fight over Wisconsin’s new political maps is likely over. Second-term Democratic Gov. Tony Evers on Monday morning signed into law new legislative maps he drew that take away the need for the Wisconsin Supreme Court to draw new boundaries for state Assembly and state Senate districts. Evers insists he didn't sign because he drew the maps or because they favor Democrats. 2024-02-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 509 Tony Everslegislative mapsgerrymanderingelection mapsWisconsin governorlaw mapsWisconsin Supreme Courtvoting rightsRobin VosLena Taylorspecial electionJD DavidsonBen Yauntfederal electionUS Senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443519/earnings-season-walmart-is-beating-expectations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443519_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443519_video_v3.mp4 Earnings Season: Walmart Is Beating Expectations Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the success of Walmart on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-02-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 532 Walmartearnings seasonconsumer spendingretail salesecommerceCostcoAmazonholiday seasonspending pulse indexChris KrugOrphe DivounguymarketplaceAmerica's Talking https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443520/statewide-safe-syringe-program-on-legislative-radar https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443520_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443520_video_v3.mp4 Statewide Safe Syringe Program on Legislative Radar After legalizing fentanyl test strips last session, the Pennsylvania House wants to expand its harm reduction approach by allowing syringe services. Though it has some bipartisan support, many House Republicans caution against such a move, concerned about safety in already-suffering neighborhoods. A House Judiciary Committee meeting on Wednesday voted 15-10 to advance a bill that would allow syringe services programs statewide. 2024-02-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 356 PennsylvaniaSyringe ServicesHarm ReductionFentanyl Test StripsPennsylvania StateLegislativeHouse Judiciary CommitteeBipartisan SupportPublic SafetyKristen SmithAnthony HennenJosh ShapiroBudget Hearingsreform plan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443521/whats-blocking-everybody-from-home-ownership https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443521_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443521_video_v3.mp4 What's Blocking Everybody From Home Ownership? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss what is keeping people from becoming home owners on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-02-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 646 home ownershipmortgage ratesreal estate pricesdown paymentsfirst time home buyershousing boommortgageChris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday EconomicsFranklin News FoundationUnited StatesFree NewsCivic ConversationsPolicy Experts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443522/auto-execs-chinese-evs-could-demolish-us-production https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443522_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443522_video_v3.mp4 Auto Execs: Chinese EVs Could ‘Demolish’ US Production Detroit placed the U.S. on wheels but if Motor City wants to go electric it faces fierce global competition. Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD outsold Tesla in the fourth quarter of 2023. The foreign automaker said it produced more than 3 million new energy vehicles in 2023 compared to Tesla’s 1.8 million. The Wall Street Journal reported BYD wants to build a factory in Mexico to avoid high tariffs and gain a foothold near the United States market. If successful, BYD would likely provide a much cheaper EV than domestic-made ones costing around $65,000. 2024-02-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 192 Electric VehiclesBYDTeslaElectric CarChinaMexicoDetroitFordElon MuskGretchen WhitmerCarlos Tavares https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443523/why-students-are-protesting-the-cell-phone-policy-at-this-houston-high-school https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443523_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443523_video_v3.mp4 Why Students Are Protesting the Cell Phone Policy at This Houston High School Students at James Madison High School in south Houston, Texas, staged a walkout last week to protest a new zero-tolerance policy banning student cell phone use on that campus. Some carried picket signs and gathered across the street from the high school, as seen in videos posted to X, formerly Twitter. Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles voiced support for the policy at a press conference last week, promising suspensions for students who walk out and pointing to the benefits of enforcing policies that keep cell phones away from students during the school day. 2024-02-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 510 Education in FocusHouston High SchoolCell Phone PolicyDan MccalebBrennan Clarystudent protestStudent ProtestsMike MilesSchool ShootingsChalkboard News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443524/these-states-have-lost-the-most-students-since-the-pandemic https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443524_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443524_video_v3.mp4 These States Have Lost the Most Students Since the Pandemic The National Center for Education Statistics released enrollment data for public schools, showing which states have increased student counts since the COVID-19 pandemic and related school closures and which states have yet to see students return to those classrooms. The new data digest released this month by NCES shows that most states saw decreases in public school student enrollment between the fall of 2019 and the fall of 2022, with only a handful of states gaining students overall. Public schools have not regained students who stopped attending during the pandemic. 2024-02-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 530 student enrollmentCOVID-19 pandemicschool closuresNational Center for Education Statisticshome schoolingDan McalebBrandon ClaryFranklin News FoundationChalkboard NewsNational Center EducationUS militaryDenver Public Schoolsborder crisismigrant studentsDepartment of Defense https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443525/accusations-fly-as-wisconsin-senate-approves-evers-maps https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443525_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443525_video_v3.mp4 Accusations Fly as Wisconsin Senate Approves Evers’ Maps The latest discussion about political maps in Wisconsin saw state senators from both parties crying foul about hypocrisy and partisan politics. The Wisconsin Senate passed Gov. Tony Evers’ political maps Tuesday to head off potentially worse maps from the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Democrats, as expected, objected to the maps drawn by the Democratic governor. 2024-02-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 586 Wisconsin in FocusWisconsin SenateState AssemblyTony EversGovernor EversredistrictingWisconsin Supreme CourtWisconsin redistrictingpolitical mapsRepublican votes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443526/california-to-spend-dollar19-billion-more-on-public-ev-chargers-as-ev-sales-collapse https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443526_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443526_video_v3.mp4 California to Spend $1.9 Billion More on Public EV Chargers as EV Sales Collapse California Governor Gavin Newsom is pushing ahead with $1.9 billion in state spending on a public electric vehicle charging network as EV sales plummet. The state aims to build 40,000 chargers, compared to the just over 10,000 EV fast chargers it currently has. Should the state spend the allocated $1.7 billion out of the $1.9 billion on 30,000 chargers, each charger will cost nearly $60,000. 2024-02-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 448 Gavin Newsomelectric car chargersCaliforniaelectric vehiclesEV salescharging speedEV batteriesrecycle batteriesThe Center SquareCalifornia EV chargersbattery techelectric batteriesconsumer reportsenvironmental standards https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443527/mayorkas-is-first-sitting-cabinet-member-to-be-impeached-in-us-history https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443527_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443527_video_v3.mp4 Mayorkas Is First Sitting Cabinet Member to Be Impeached in U.S. History In its second vote attempt in exactly a week, the U.S. House on Tuesday night impeached Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who becomes the first sitting cabinet member to be impeached in U.S. history. Mayorkas was impeached largely along party lines by a vote of 214-213, with three Republicans voting with 210 Democrats against. As more than 10 million illegal border crossers entered the country in three years and a record number of known or suspected terrorists have been apprehended under Mayorkas’ watch, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green, MD, R-Tenn., led the charge to impeach him. 2024-02-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 490 Alejandro MayorkasImpeachmentJoe BidenBorder CrisisUS Congressillegal immigrationhuman traffickingfentanylBiden administrationborder patrolborder security effortsImpeach Mayorkas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443528/statewide-safe-syringe-program-on-legislative-radar https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443528_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443528_video_v3.mp4 Statewide Safe Syringe Program on Legislative Radar After legalizing fentanyl test strips last session, the Pennsylvania House wants to expand its harm reduction approach by allowing syringe services. Though it has some bipartisan support, many House Republicans caution against such a move, concerned about safety in already-suffering neighborhoods. A House Judiciary Committee meeting on Wednesday voted 15-10 to advance a bill that would allow syringe services programs statewide. 2024-02-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 318 PennsylvaniaSafe Syringe Programopioid crisisHouse Bill 1245Anthony HennenKristen Smithdrug paraphernaliadisease control https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443529/whitmers-proposed-2025-budget-carries-1288percent-trash-fee-increase https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443529_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443529_video_v3.mp4 Whitmer’s Proposed 2025 Budget Carries 1,288% Trash Fee Increase Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says the proposed 2025 budget wouldn't raise taxes but it would dump a 1,200% increase in trash fees onto local taxpayers. The budget aims to raise the landfill tipping fee rate for state landfills from 36 cents to $5 per ton – a 1,288% increase. Whitmer posted on social media: “Have you heard? Our new balanced budget does a whole lot. But it doesn't raise taxes.” 2024-02-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 124 Gretchen WhitmerMichigan2025 budgettaxpayerstrash feeslandfill tipping feeMichigan Chamber of CommerceMichael LemoScott Mclellan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443530/california-proposes-annual-tax-and-registration-on-each-gun-in-the-state https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443530_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443530_video_v3.mp4 California Proposes Annual Tax and Registration on Each Gun in the State The California legislature introduced a proposal to require gun owners in the state to pay an annual tax and register each gun they own. Failure to register and pay the tax would carry up to a $250 fine. Given that the state can provide personal identifying information of California gun owners to “researchers” of “gun violence, " this measure would effectively create an accessible registry of all California gun owners and their weapons. 2024-02-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 476 Gun ControlFirearm RegistrationCalifornia LawGun OwnersGun TaxCalifornia gun lawsFederal firearm licensesAssault weapons banMagazine capacityData privacyNinth circuitDavid MastioKenneth StrupCalifornia LegislatureKenneth Schrupp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443531/bill-protects-medical-marijuana-patients-gun-ownership-rights https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443531_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443531_video_v3.mp4 Bill Protects Medical Marijuana Patients’ Gun Ownership Rights Amid debate over legalizing adult-use marijuana, lawmakers say Pennsylvania’s medical program needs some improvements – and call on the governor to lead the way. The medical program grinds against federal law: every cardholder faces the loss of their Second Amendment rights. That tradeoff was made clear in January when Warren County District Attorney Rob Greene announced that he obtained a medical marijuana card — and the law required the county sheriff to confiscate his license to carry a firearm. 2024-02-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 282 medical marijuanagun ownershipSecond AmendmentPennsylvania lawRob GreeneDan Laughlin https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443532/schriver-stripped-of-committee-staff-after-social-media-post https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443532_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443532_video_v3.mp4 Schriver Stripped of Committee, Staff After Social Media Post House Speaker Joe Tate, D-Detroit, stripped Rep. Josh Schriver, R-Oxford, of his committee and office allocation for a social media post. The post claimed that an orchestrated effort called “the great replacement theory” aims to replace White people with people of color through mass illegal immigration. Tate’s spokesperson Amber McCann said Schriver's staff will be reassigned and the $132,000 office allotment will be withheld from Schriver. 2024-02-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 148 Josh SchriverJoe TateMichiganMichigan House of RepresentativesGreat Replacement TheorySocial Media PostAmber McCannGretchen Whitmer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443533/wisconsin-senate-approves-parental-bill-of-rights-veto-expected https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443533_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443533_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Senate Approves Parental Bill of Rights; Veto Expected The latest attempt to codify who makes the decisions for children in Wisconsin is headed for an almost certain veto after the Wisconsin Senate approved AB 510, also known as the Parental Bill of Rights. The proposal spells out 16 specific rights reserved for parents, including the right to make medical decisions and the right to decide what name their child uses in school. The legislation also gives parents the right to see what their children are taught in school and the right to opt out of any class they object to. 2024-02-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 567 WisconsinParental Bill of RightsTony EversWisconsin SenateSchool PolicyParental rightsSchool boardPolitical discussionLocal politicsEducationsex educationJD DavidsonBen YountGender https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443534/jeff-bezos-move-to-miami-looms-large-at-wa-revenue-forecast-presentation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443534_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443534_video_v3.mp4 Jeff Bezos’ Move to Miami Looms Large at WA Revenue Forecast Presentation The executive director of the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council says the overall revenue picture for the state is “pretty good.” But the elephants in the room as Dave Reich began his revenue forecast presentation Wednesday morning were the state Department of Revenue's Tuesday announcement that it had made a series of errors in tallying the state's new capital gains tax and the recent departure of a billionaire to live in another state. The errors, he said came from "a double booking of about $50 million in tax receipts from the capital gains tax." 2024-02-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Washington stateJeff Bezoscapital gains taxrevenue forecasttaxpayer moneyCapital gainsSeattleAmazonBellevueWashington revenueJay Insleeschool fundingeducation budgetCOVID-19 pandemicSpokane https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443535/illinois-corporate-income-tax-rate-now-2nd-highest-in-us https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443535_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443535_video_v3.mp4 Illinois’ Corporate Income Tax Rate Now 2nd Highest in U.S. A new Tax Foundation study finds Illinois with the second highest corporate tax rate in the country. Some say that signals more struggles ahead for the Land of Lincoln. The nonpartisan Tax Foundation ranked states by their corporate income tax rates as of Jan. 1, 2024. Six states, Texas, Nevada, Washington, Wyoming, South Dakota and Ohio, do not levy a corporate income tax. Of the 44 that do, Illinois’ 9.5% rate put the state at No. 2, up from No. 3 in last year’s report. The top spot in 2024 goes to Minnesota at 9.8%. The state with the lowest rate outside of the states that do not have such taxes is North Carolina at 2.5%. 2024-02-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinoiscorporate income taxcorporate taxTax Foundationstate budgetstate taxpayersIllinois credit ratingGovernor PritzkerTed DabrowskiMinnesotaIowapolicy makersIllinois newsSpringfieldstate house https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443536/interpreting-this-weeks-market-activity https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443536_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443536_video_v3.mp4 Interpreting This Week’s Market Activity Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the activity of the markets this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-02-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 712 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguymarket activityeconomic outlookinterest ratesmortgage rateshousing salesconsumer price indexbond marketstock marketeconomic analysis10-year yieldreal estateeconomic datahome buying https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443537/trumps-first-criminal-trial-date-march-25-in-new-york https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443537_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443537_video_v3.mp4 Trump’s First Criminal Trial Date March 25 in New York Former President Donald Trump’s first criminal trial date, in a case involving porn actress Stormy Daniels, will be March 25. A New York judge rejected a request from Trump to dismiss the case. He faces charges in multiple states while commanding the lead for the Republican nomination in the presidential race. His lawyers, appearing before Judge Juan Manuel Merchan, said the case will interfere with his campaign to return to the White House. Trump has three other prosecutions unresolved, one of which involved a district attorney under heavy scrutiny in Georgia on Thursday. 2024-02-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 587 Donald TrumpStormy DanielsTrump criminal casesRepublican nominationelection interferenceillicit affairDan McCalebCasey HarperFranklin News FoundationFanni WillisFulton County https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443538/gallaghers-retirement-opens-competitive-race-for-congress-in-wisconsin https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443538_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443538_video_v3.mp4 Gallagher’s Retirement Opens Competitive Race for Congress in Wisconsin Voters in northeast Wisconsin will likely be seeing more political ads in the next few months. Current Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher on Saturday shocked the state and announced he is stepping down at the end of his current term. His decision not to run touched off a weekend scramble to jump into the race to replace him. 2024-02-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 484 Mike GallagherWisconsin politicsRepublican primarypolitical racesUS SenateTammy BaldwinRoger RothEric HovdeJD DavidsonBen YountWisconsin SenateCampaign financeJanet ProtasiewiczAct 10right to work https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443539/microsoft-exec-rejects-rogue-generative-ai-risk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443539_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443539_video_v3.mp4 Microsoft Exec Rejects Rogue Generative AI Risk A Microsoft policy executive said to Pennsylvania lawmakers this week he’s "unaware" of the possibility that generative artificial intelligence could develop sentiency and become exploitive – even dangerous. “This is not new to Microsoft,” said Tyler Clark, Microsoft’s director of state and local government affairs. “Humans need to guide this technology and that’s what we are committed to doing safely and responsibly.” Clark’s response comes after lawmakers on the House Majority Policy Committee pressed him on the theory of technological singularity – which posits that artificial intelligence will outsmart human regulations and leave society at its whims. 2024-02-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 275 Pennsylvaniaartificial intelligencepolicy committeeTyler ClarkMicrosoftgovernment affairsHouse Majority Policy Committeetechnological singularitystate governmentlocal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443540/taxpayer-funded-stadiums-in-america https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443540_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443540_video_v3.mp4 Taxpayer Funded Stadiums in America A roundtable discussion on publicly funded stadiums featuring The Center Square's Missouri reporter Joe Mueller, Tennessee reporter Jon Syf, and Virginia reporter Morgan Sweeny. In this episode, we explore the debates over taxpayer funded sports stadiums. We look at how negotiations between governments and sports teams have played out in Virginia, Missouri, and across the country. We consider the economic impacts of these stadiums - both the benefits they bring to communities and the ways they fail to live up to supporters’ promises. Tune in to hear a balanced look at the difficult questions surrounding taxpayer funded stadiums. 2024-02-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1224 Taxpayer Funded StadiumTaxpayer-funded stadiumsStadiumTaxpayerNFLSports financeEconomic impactMissouriVirginiaTennesseeKansas CitySt. LouisSports stadiumBillionaire OwnersStadium Development https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443541/new-data-slight-acceleration-of-inflation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443541_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443541_video_v3.mp4 New Data: Slight Acceleration of Inflation Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the most recent inflation data on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-02-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 759 InflationCPIPCE InflationInterest RatesFederal ReserveRate CutsEconomic DataEconomic Policyconsumer price indexinflation dataEveryday EconomicsOrphe DivounguyChris Krugwage growthhousing component https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443542/conviction-of-oxford-shooters-mother-is-a-legal-first-for-accountability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443542_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443542_video_v3.mp4 Conviction of Oxford Shooter’s Mother Is a Legal First for Accountability Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of a school shooter who killed his classmates in November 2021 at Oxford High School in Oxford, Michigan, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter by a jury. The decision on Tuesday marks a development for prosecutors looking to hold parents accountable for the crimes committed by their children as this is the first instance of a parent being charged with involuntary manslaughter in relation to a fatal school shooting. Crumbley faces up to decades in federal prison, depending on her sentencing hearing. Jennifer Crumbley is expected back in court in April for her sentencing hearing, according to FOX 2. 2024-02-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 505 Jennifer CrumbleyOxford High Schoolschool shooterinvoluntary manslaughterparent accountabilitylegal precedentOxford shooterschool shootingsparental accountabilitygun ownershipmental healthmanslaughter conviction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443543/boston-public-schools-staff-must-hide-student-gender-changes-from-parents https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443543_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443543_video_v3.mp4 Boston Public Schools Staff Must Hide Student Gender Changes From Parents A Boston Public Schools policy for the 2023-24 school year instructs staff not to inform parents if a student identifies as transgender or gender nonconforming unless legally required. School districts nationwide have put policies in place to protect the rights of transgender students, but parental rights advocates say guardians have a right to know if their child is changing their gender. According to a superintendent's circular, staff at Boston Public Schools, which serves 54,000 students and three-quarters of all students in the city, are not supposed to discuss with parents that a student is transgender or gender nonconforming. 2024-02-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 473 Boston Public SchoolsTransgenderParental Rightsgender non-conformingstudent rightsparental concernsEducation in FocusTitle IXtransgender studentsbathroom accesslocker room accessBiden administrationBrendan ClearyDan Mccaleb https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443544/us-supreme-court-justices-challenge-colorados-actions-to-keep-trump-off-ballot https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443544_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443544_video_v3.mp4 U.S. Supreme Court Justices Challenge Colorado’s Actions to Keep Trump off Ballot All nine U.S. Supreme Court justices challenged constitutional arguments for removing former President Donald Trump from Colorado’s 2024 presidential primary ballot during arguments before the court on Thursday. During arguments scheduled to last 80 minutes, the justices spent almost 130 minutes listening to and questioning three attorneys: Jonathan Mitchell representing Trump, Jason Murray representing six Colorado Republicans who filed suit last year to remove the former president from the ballot, and Shannon Stevenson representing the Colorado secretary of state. 2024-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 461 Donald TrumpUS Supreme Court2024 electionSupreme Courtballot accessPresidential ImmunityJoe Biden2020 electionElection InterferenceJanuary 6Bush v. Gorepresidential decisionsAmerican legal systemstate governmentaccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443545/ratings-agency-california-budget-gimmicks-may-weaken-fiscal-resilience https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443545_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443545_video_v3.mp4 Ratings Agency: California Budget Gimmicks May ‘Weaken Fiscal Resilience' Credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings said California Governor Gavin Newsom’s newly proposed budget could “weaken fiscal resilience” in future downturns. These include concerns that the governor is utilizing “a combination of structural and temporary budget adjustments, a number of which are more typically used in a downturn” to address what it says is “unusual in a slower, but still growing economy.” California faces a $68 billion budget deficit for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, according to the state-run, non-partisan Legislative Analyst’s Office. Meanwhile, the governor plans only on cutting $8.5 billion in spending and spending delays, while also spending $12.2 billion, or more than half the state’s rainy day fund, to plug some of the gap. 2024-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 442 California budgetGavin Newsombudget deficitFitch Ratingsfiscal resiliencedebt repaymentCaliforniastate bondsinterest rateyieldsinvestorsFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443546/us-house-votes-against-impeaching-mayorkas https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443546_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443546_video_v3.mp4 U.S. House Votes Against Impeaching Mayorkas The U.S. House of Representatives voted Tuesday against impeaching U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, with four Republicans joining all Democrats in voting against impeachment. The vote was 216 to 214 after one Republican changed his vote from "aye" to "nay," breaking what initially appeared to be a 215-215 tie. After the vote, House Speaker Mike Johnson sought to have a revote, which hasn't happen. 2024-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 512 Alejandro MayorkasImpeachmentU.S. HouseHouse RepublicansBorder CrisisSouthern borderIllegal immigrationImmigration BillRepublican PartyJoe BidenMike JohnsonTom McClintockKen BuckMike GallagherBorder bill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443547/evers-promises-help-for-chippewa-valley-health-care-workers-congressman-wants-more https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443547_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443547_video_v3.mp4 Evers Promises Help for Chippewa Valley Health Care Workers, Congressman Wants More Western Wisconsin’s congressman wants the governor to help with the planned hospital closures in the Chippewa Valley. Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden asked Gov. Tony Evers to use any state or federal resources that can be tapped to make sure the people who use HSHS’ hospitals or Prevea’s clinics in and around Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls are not left without medical care. The two hospitals announced last month they will be closing their hospitals and clinics by mid-April. 2024-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 618 WisconsinChippewa ValleyHospital Sisters Health ServicesPreveahospital closureshealth carehealthcareEversnurse shortageworker shortageFranklin Newsnewsdonatecontent creationcommunity support https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443548/california-proposal-for-universal-healthcare-bans-private-care-doubles-spending https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443548_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443548_video_v3.mp4 California Proposal for Universal Healthcare Bans Private Care, Doubles Spending California lawmakers re-introduced a proposal to mandate universal healthcare and ban private healthcare. Experts say this would cost $391 billion per year — or $100 billion more than the entire 2024-2025 state budget and reduce the overall availability of healthcare as doctors flee to higher-paying states that allow private care. According to Politico, Assembly member Ash Kalra, D-San Jose, will introduce a version of his 2023 bill to create a single-payer healthcare system and ban private care. After passing the Assembly’s health and appropriations committees, AB 1400 was shelved by the Assembly Speaker due to lack of a financing mechanism. Kalra’s plan is to pass a bill, see how much the federal government would pay via Medicare and Medicaid contributions, then go to the legislature for remaining funding. 2024-02-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 393 universal healthcareprivate healthcareCalifornia healthcarestate budgetfederal fundingMedicaidMedicareCalifornia governmentAsh Kalrahealthcare workersMedi-CalEliana K'NoleKenneth Schruppimmigrantsminimum wage https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443549/biden-defends-his-mental-fitness-after-doj-report-calls-him-elderly-man-with-poor-memory https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443549_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443549_video_v3.mp4 Biden Defends His Mental Fitness After DOJ Report Calls Him ‘Elderly Man With Poor Memory’ A visibly upset President Joe Biden addressed the nation late Thursday to respond to news that the special counsel tasked with investigating his handling of classified documents had chosen not to charge him, but also detailed numerous examples of his memory loss. The blockbuster special counsel report, while clearing Biden, sparked questions about Biden’s mental fitness when it called him an “elderly man with a poor memory.” Biden is 81 years old. "My memory is fine," Biden fired back before getting hostile with reporters who asked about his mental fitness to serve as president. 2024-02-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 545 Joe BidenDOJ reportClassified DocumentsMental FitnessSpecial CounselDonald TrumpDemocratic Partyincumbent presidentMichelle ObamaGavin NewsomDemocratic primaryCenter Square NewsFranklin News FoundationCasey HarperDan McAleb https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443550/will-the-cap-and-trade-repeal-initiative-succeed-the-markets-might-think-so https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443550_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443550_video_v3.mp4 Will the Cap-And-Trade Repeal Initiative Succeed? The Markets Might Think So Initiative 2117 to repeal Washington state's cap-and-trade law under the Climate Commitment Act could already be impacting the CCA's carbon credit futures market that is meant to reduce overall carbon emissions. Via forums like the Intercontinental Exchange, or ICE, traders can buy and sell Washington carbon credit futures. Closing prices have steadily declined since I-2117 was certified last month, though the December 2024 CCA contracts were dropping slightly in the months before the measure was certified. 2024-02-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 cap-and-tradeWashington StatemarketsCarbon TradingInitiative 2117financial tradingpolitical pollingWashingtonfree markettax revenueRepublican PartyChris CorryRepublican SenatorsClimate Commitment ActICE https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443551/switching-from-tipped-to-minimum-wage-would-be-catastrophic-restauranter-says https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443551_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443551_video_v3.mp4 Switching From Tipped to Minimum Wage Would Be ‘Catastrophic,’ Restauranter Says Battle lines are being drawn at the Illinois statehouse over whether to get rid of a lower minimum wage for tipped workers statewide. While some are advocating for tipped workers to get the minimum wage with tips on top, a legislator who also owns restaurants says such a move would be devastating to the economy. Advocates from the group One Fair Wage organized a rally outside of the Illinois statehouse Tuesday as legislators were returning. 2024-02-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinoisminimum wage increasetipped wagerestaurant jobseconomic impactIllinois taxesIllinois budgetJB PritzkerIllinois legislaturepolitical prioritiesIllinois State SenatetaxpayersGreg Bishopstate budgetproperty tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443552/january-jobs-report-not-a-big-surprise https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443552_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443552_video_v3.mp4 January Jobs Report: 'Not a Big Surprise' Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the January jobs report on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-02-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 792 January Jobs Reportjobs reportlabor marketwage growthUS economyinflation rateinterest ratesOrphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday EconomicsBureau of Labor Statisticsquit rate2023 Jobseconomic inflationlabor statistics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443553/state-energy-policies-exacerbating-reliability-blackout-concerns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443553_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443553_video_v3.mp4 State Energy Policies Exacerbating Reliability, Blackout Concerns Pennsylvania’s energy future isn’t only a question of renewables versus fossil fuels — it’s a question of whether the state can reliably provide enough energy to meet growing demand. One problem is that power plants retiring is happening quicker than new, cleaner ones get built. The shuttering has been driven by state and federal rules to mitigate pollution, but getting projects approved and built takes years and years. Meanwhile, the demand for electricity is growing every year. 2024-02-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 420 Pennsylvaniapower gridrenewable energyfossil fuelsnatural gasclean energy futurePJMGlen Thomasenergy productionenergy coststate policiesenergy shortages https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443554/southfield-ev-project-nabs-dollar60m-for-battery-research https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443554_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443554_video_v3.mp4 Southfield EV Project Nabs $60M for Battery Research A Southfield-based electric vehicle project will receive $60 million of federal funding for battery research seeking wide-scale EV adoption. The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC, a collaboration between General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co., and Stellantis N.V., will focus on boosting the performance and manufacturing capabilities of batteries. The funding aims to extend the range of EVs – a barrier to adoption along with a sparse charging network and expensive upfront cost, opponents say. 2024-02-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 221 Electric VehicleBattery ResearchFederal FundingSouthfieldEV AdoptionGeneral MotorsFord MotorStellantis N.V.battery consortiumUnited States https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443555/wisconsin-supreme-court-agrees-to-hear-evers-challenge-to-legislature https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443555_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443555_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Evers’ Challenge to Legislature Wisconsin’s new liberal-majority Supreme Court has agreed to take up a case that could limit the state legislature and give Gov. Tony Evers a more leeway to accomplish his priorities. The Supreme Court agreed to hear part of his challenge to legislative vetoes. The governor sued the Republican-controlled legislature in October over its use of statehouse committees to stop a massive conservation project expansion and to block pay raises for University of Wisconsin workers. 2024-02-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 448 Wisconsin in FocusTony EversWisconsin Supreme Courtlegislative audit committeelegislaturestate assemblystate budgetbalance of powerLegislature powerCoronavirus stimulusEric Wimbergerstimulus money https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443556/why-are-mortgage-rates-going-up https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443556_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443556_video_v3.mp4 Why Are Mortgage Rates Going Up? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss rising mortgage rates on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-02-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 426 mortgage rateshousing markethome buyingreal estateOrphe DivounguyChris Krugmarket pricesaffordable housingprice reductionsprice increasesnew construction homeshome listinglisting pricesEveryday Economicseconomic podcast https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443557/gallagher-defends-no-vote-on-mayorkas-impeachment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443557_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443557_video_v3.mp4 Gallagher Defends No Vote on Mayorkas Impeachment Wisconsin Republican Mike Gallagher is not backing away from being one of the decisive votes against the impeachment of the nation’s Homeland Security secretary. Late Tuesday, Gallagher joined two other Republicans to stop the impeachment of Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Gallagher argued impeaching Mayorkas wouldn’t stop the crisis at the southern border. In fact, Gallagher argued impeaching Mayorkas could lead to more problems in the future. 2024-02-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 434 Mike GallagherAlejandro Mayorkasimpeachmentborder crisisRepublican PartyWisconsin in FocusHouse SpeakerMike Johnsonpolitical analysissocial media https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443558/shapiros-budget-plan-stop-losing-to-friggin-ohio https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443558_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443558_video_v3.mp4 Shapiro’s Budget Plan: Stop Losing to ‘Friggin’ Ohio' Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s second budget address again touted major spending for education, a statewide economic investment plan and significant funding for public transit. All of this, he argued, could be done with a balanced budget and no new taxes, along with a minimum wage increase, a new gun violence office and the legalization of recreational marijuana. And, perhaps most importantly, could undermine Ohio’s economic prowess just a little bit. 2024-02-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 319 Josh Shapirobudget proposalgeneral assemblystate fundingK through 12higher educationpublic transitAnthony HennenPennsylvaniaOhioeconomic investmentminimum wagegun violencelegalizationrecreational marijuana https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443559/michigan-republican-leader-wants-6-bills-passed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443559_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443559_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Republican Leader Wants 6 Bills Passed House Republican Leader Matt Hall called on Democrat House Speaker Joe Tate of Detroit to “address major issues” including criminalizing fertility fraud. The Richland Township lawmaker called for “balanced committees” to vet bills and claimed the speaker reneged on promised actions on five bills in October. Hall claimed Democrats “rejected” collaboration proposals after adjourning in November. 2024-02-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 165 Matt HallJoe TateMichiganRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyMichigan Legislaturefertility fraudHouse Billstate governmentcriminalizing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443560/seattle-students-can-expect-lessons-on-privilege-gender-and-activism https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443560_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443560_video_v3.mp4 Seattle Students Can Expect Lessons on Privilege, Gender and Activism Students of all ages at Seattle Public Schools can expect extra-curricular lessons on oppression and privilege, racism and transgenderism in the classroom this week as the district participates in the Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action. The district disseminated a PowerPoint with resources for educators created by the Seattle Public Schools Black Education Department in collaboration with teachers and academics. The resource highlights activities for teaching students the 13 principles and four demands of Black Lives Matter at School. 2024-02-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 472 Seattle Public SchoolsBlack Lives MatterBlack Lives Matter at Schooleducationprivilegegenderactivismgender diversityLGBTQK-12 educationgender ideologyBlack History Monthcultural humility wheel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443561/report-students-are-learning-more-than-before-covid-but-still-lagging https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443561_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443561_video_v3.mp4 Report: Students Are Learning More Than Before COVID, but Still Lagging A new report from researchers at Harvard University shows that students have started to recover from learning losses sustained during school closures related to COVID-19. Still, student achievement has not exceeded pre-pandemic performance, save in a few states. The report found that student achievement gaps that began during the pandemic between rich and poor districts have widened and called for federal funding to go toward additional face time between students and teachers, including expanding the school year or offering summer school. 2024-02-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 392 learning lossCOVID-19 pandemicHarvard UniversityEducation Recovery Scorecardeducationsummer schoolstudent learningteachersK-12 EducationEducation in Focusparent involvementparent communicationonline learning https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443562/wisconsins-other-school-choice-option-opens-next-week https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443562_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443562_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin’s Other School Choice Option Opens Next Week Wisconsin’s open enrollment period begins next week, and again thousands of parents are getting ready to send their children to a different school. The state’s Department of Public Instruction this week said open enrollment begins Monday. Open enrollment allows parents to send children to different public schools. In Wisconsin that meant more than 70,000 students for the current school year. Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases) 2024-02-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 567 WisconsinSchool choiceOpen enrollmentPublic schoolsPrivate schoolsWisconsin educationprivate schoolsstudent enrollmentparent choiceeducation fundingMadison Metropolitan SchoolsMcFarland schoolsWisconsin in FocusJD DavidsonBen Yau https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443563/tax-bill-heads-to-senate-faces-uncertain-future https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443563_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443563_video_v3.mp4 Tax Bill Heads to Senate, Faces Uncertain Future The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan tax bill with a vote of 357-70 late Wednesday, but that bill now faces an uncertain future in the Senate. The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act had bipartisan support after months of behind-the-scenes deals involving both parties. Whether the Senate can get the bill passed, though, remains unclear. The Senate faces several other deadlines, including a March deadline to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Act, two looming government shutdown deadlines the same month, as well as a border bill and a potential spending bill for Israel, Taiwan and Ukraine. Meanwhile, the potential impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary could soon land in the Senate’s lap. 2024-02-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 415 bipartisan billUS House of Representativestax lawEmployee Retention Tax CreditIRSCOVID-19 pandemictax credittaxpayer moneyfraudCenter SquareDan MccalebCasey HarperSenateTax Relief for American Families and Workers Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443564/new-california-bill-threatens-anonymity-free-speech-online-for-all-experts-say https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443564_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443564_video_v3.mp4 New California Bill Threatens Anonymity, Free Speech Online for All, Experts Say A new California bill requiring social media companies to determine if users are minors threatens anonymity and free speech online, warn experts. With the world’s major social media companies headquartered in California, this bill, sponsored by the state’s attorney general, would likely take effect nationwide. SB 796, otherwise known as the Protecting Youth from Social Media Addiction Act, would ban social media notifications to minors between 12:00 AM and 6:00 AM without parental consent, require chronological, not algorithmic social media feed presented to minors without parental consent, and only allow these features if a social media company has "reasonably determined" the user is not a minor. 2024-02-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 420 California billsocial mediachild safetyonline regulationfree speechage verificationProtecting Youth from Social Media Addiction ActTech IndustryFranklin NewsCenter SquareChuck Schumer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443565/world-awaits-response-to-death-of-us-service-members-in-drone-strike https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443565_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443565_video_v3.mp4 World Awaits Response to Death of U.S. Service Members in Drone Strike The world is awaiting President Joe Biden’s response to a drone attack in Jordan over the weekend that left three U.S. service members dead and more than 30 injured. In his statement Sunday, Biden said “we know [the attack] was carried out by radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq” and pledged to respond to the “despicable and wholly unjust attack.” That statement raised questions about what the response could look like and if it would be severe enough to escalate to a broader war in the region. 2024-02-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 484 Drone StrikeJordanU.S. ServicemenJoe BidenIranSyriaIraqMiddle EastU.S. service membersmilitant groupsproxy conflictsIranian TargetsUkraine Russia warDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443566/wisconsin-governor-vetoes-legislative-maps-he-mostly-drew https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443566_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443566_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Legislative Maps He Mostly Drew As expected, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed the political maps that he mostly drew. Evers on Tuesday said he scuttled the so-called 99% maps because they were too favorable to Republicans. The maps the governor drew moved dozens of incumbent Republicans into new districts. Republicans moved some of those lawmakers back but largely left the governor’s maps unchanged. Join Skillshare: skillshare.eqcm.net/ATN 2024-02-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 472 Tony EversLegislative MapsRedistrictingWisconsin GovernmentWisconsinGovernor vetoesPolitical districtsRepublican LegislatureWisconsin in FocusJD DavidsonBen YauntUW professorsWisconsin InstituteElection Commission https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443567/crime-drives-oaklands-top-employer-to-tell-workers-to-stay-in-offices-for-lunch https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443567_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443567_video_v3.mp4 Crime Drives Oakland’s Top Employer to Tell Workers to Stay in Offices for Lunch Citing crime and robberies of workers, Kaiser Permanente directed its employees at its downtown Oakland headquarters to stay in their buildings for lunch. Kaiser is the fourth-largest healthcare provider in the United States and the largest private employer in Oakland. Earlier this month In-N-Out announced it would be shutting down its profitable Oakland location due to crime against customers and employees, in its first-ever closure. Crime in Oakland is rapidly on the rise, with violent crime up 21%, robbery up 38%, burglary up 23%, and motor vehicle theft up 45% in 2023 compared to 2022. 2024-02-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 317 Kaiser Permanentecrime ratesOaklandproperty crimeIn-N-Out Burgervehicle theft https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443568/high-court-brushes-up-against-constitutional-abortion-access https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443568_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443568_video_v3.mp4 High Court Brushes up Against Constitutional Abortion Access A recent state Supreme Court ruling side-stepped the question of constitutional abortion access in Pennsylvania, reviving discussion over a would-be ballot referendum mired in legislative gridlock. Five justices said Monday the Commonwealth Court erred when it dismissed a 2019 case brought by seven abortion providers challenging Medicaid coverage restrictions first established in 1982 and upheld in 1985. The 1982 law said abortions sought for reasons other than rape, incest, and life-threatening complications did not qualify for reimbursement. Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases) 2024-02-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 377 PennsylvaniaState Supreme CourtAbortion AccessMedicaid ExclusionUS Supreme Courtconstitutional amendmentpartisan splitvoter sentimentabortion rightsreproductive rightsDepartment of Human ServicesAnthony HinnenKristen Smith https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443569/michigan-court-of-appeals-to-decide-income-tax-rate-question https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443569_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443569_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Court of Appeals to Decide Income Tax Rate Question The Michigan Court of Appeals will decide the Mackinac Center for Public Policy’s lawsuit challenging an income tax rate increase by March 11. Any appeal to that decision would be due to the Michigan Supreme Court by March 25. The lawsuit challenges the Michigan Department of Treasury’s decision to raise the personal income tax rate back to 4.25% in 2024. The rate was lowered to 4.05% last year triggered by a 2015 law. Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases) 2024-02-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 176 MichiganMichigan Court of AppealsMackinac CenterPublic PolicyIncome Tax RateMichigan Department of TreasuryMichigan Supreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443570/after-hours-of-debate-house-committee-advances-mayorkas-impeachment-articles https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443570_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443570_video_v3.mp4 After Hours of Debate, House Committee Advances Mayorkas Impeachment Articles The U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security voted along party lines early Wednesday to advance two articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. It did so after over several hours of debate, multiple motions filed, objections, appeals, points of order and motions to table; multiple voice and recorded votes, several recession breaks and even arguments over the breaks, as Democratic committee members continuously tried to delay the final vote. 2024-02-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 580 Alejandro MayorkasImpeachment ArticlesBorder CrisisIllegal ImmigrationHomeland SecurityU.S. House CommitteeFentanyl CrisisDHS policiesJoe Bidenimmigrant deportationsasylum policiesBiden AdministrationTexas Governor Abbott https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443571/olympia-rallygoers-demand-democrats-hold-hearings-on-voter-backed-initiatives https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443571_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443571_video_v3.mp4 Olympia Rallygoers Demand Democrats Hold Hearings on Voter-Backed Initiatives A group of Washingtonians turned out Wednesday afternoon at the steps of the Capitol building in Olympia to demand lawmakers follow the state's constitution and act on six certified initiatives. In December, the Let’s Go Washington voter advocacy group turned in 2.6 million signatures on initiatives to loosen restrictions on allowing police to pursue dangerous criminals, repeal the carbon tax, establish parental rights in public schools, abolish the capital gains tax, allow people who are employed to opt out of the state’s long-term care program, and ban further efforts to pass income taxes. 2024-02-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Washington Statevoter initiativesparental bill of rightscarbon taxproperty taxespolice pursuitscapital gains taxJay InsleeJoe BidenToll ratesdam removaltribal treaty rightsaffordable housingrent controlelectricity production https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443572/trump-to-remain-on-illinois-ballot-after-elections-board-declines-to-remove-him https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443572_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443572_video_v3.mp4 Trump to Remain on Illinois Ballot After Elections Board Declines to Remove Him Former President Donald Trump has scored a victory in his battle to be included on the primary ballot in Illinois. The Illinois State Board of Elections voted 8-0 Tuesday to reject a challenge to Trump’s candidacy. Several Illinois voters contend that Trump encouraged the Jan. 6 violence at the U.S. Capitol during protests of the 2020 election results and the 14th Amendment would apply to him. “He took a leading role in organizing, facilitating, supporting, directing and protecting a conservative armed and violent invasion, seizure and disruption of the United States Congress on January 6,” said attorney Matthew Piers, who represented the challengers. 2024-02-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Donald TrumpIllinois ballotIllinois elections14th amendmentIllinoiselection challengesGreg BishopThe Center SquareStateMigrant crisisEstate taxTaxpayer moneyBidenIllinois Supreme Courtlegislative activity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443573/will-sues-to-preserve-act-10 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443573_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443573_video_v3.mp4 WILL Sues to Preserve Act 10 Act 10, the law that fundamentally weakened Wisconsin’s public school teachers’ unions, is headed back to court. And again there is an effort to save it. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty on Monday filed a motion to join the new case that seeks to end Act 10. Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases) 2024-02-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 489 WisconsinAct 10Scott WalkerTeacher UnionsWisconsin Supreme CourtWisconsin legislaturefirst amendmentfree speechunion membershipteachers unionsconstitutional violation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443574/biden-vague-about-east-palestine-visit-one-year-after-train-derailment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443574_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443574_video_v3.mp4 Biden Vague About East Palestine Visit One Year After Train Derailment As the one-year anniversary approaches of the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, President Joe Biden says he will soon visit the area to meet with locals and assess the recovery efforts. The White House has not confirmed when, but said that a trip to the site near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border would be made in February. The derailment of the Norfolk Southern train, just east of the town center, led to a conflagration when officials decided to burn off vinyl chloride, exposing residents and nature to chemical smoke and fumes. 2024-02-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 452 President BidenEast Palestinetrain derailmentvinyl chlorideOhio officialsEPA testingwater contaminationsoil testingPennsylvania in FocusCenter SquareAndrew WheltonPurdue Universityenvironmental testing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443575/the-economics-of-artificial-intelligence https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443575_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443575_video_v3.mp4 The Economics of Artificial Intelligence Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the economics of AI on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-02-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 602 Everyday EconomicsChris Krugartificial intelligenceeconomicsglobal economyY2KTime Bomb Y2Kcomputer2001 Space OdysseyTrevor NoahSports IllustratedHBO https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443576/lawmakers-probe-supply-chain-of-michigan-ev-plant https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443576_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443576_video_v3.mp4 Lawmakers: Probe Supply Chain of Michigan EV Plant A letter urges an investigation into suppliers of a Ford electric vehicle plant in Marshall, Michigan. Republican U.S. Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Select Committee on the CCP, and Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, chair of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, signed the letter. Lawmakers urge an investigation into four companies allegedly supplying goods and services to the People’s Liberation Army, the government of North Korea, China’s Ministry of Public Security, companies engaged in the genocide of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang and companies already on the Commerce Entity List. 2024-02-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 233 MichiganFordElectric VehiclesCathy McMorris RodgersMike GallagherChinaNorth KoreaMinistry of Public SecurityPeople’s Liberation ArmyCommerce Entity ListGina RaimondoJames Farley https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443577/homelessness-across-america https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443577_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443577_video_v3.mp4 Homelessness Across America A roundtable discussion on homelessness featuring The Center Square's Managing Editor Tom Gantert, Washington State reporter Spencer Pauley, and California reporter Kenneth Schrupp. In this episode, we explore the pressing issue of homelessness in America, delving into its stark realities in California, Washington State, and on a national scale. We consider the impacts of the rising cost of housing, drug abuse, and mental health challenges on the growth of homelessness in recent years. We examine the efforts of different states and cities to find unique solutions. Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of the nuanced dynamics surrounding homelessness and the ongoing struggle to find impactful solutions. Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases) 2024-02-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1341 HomelessnessHousing costsDrug abuseInflationTom GantertKenneth SchruppSpencer Pauleyhomelessness across americaCaliforniaWashington stateaffordable housinghousing shortagefentanylSeattlegovernment initiatives https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443578/impact-of-rent-growth-on-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443578_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443578_video_v3.mp4 Impact of Rent Growth on the Economy Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the impact of rising rents on the economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Skillshare: skillshare.eqcm.net/ATN 2024-01-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 553 Rent growthHousing marketOrphe DivounguyChris KrugCost of livingSupply and demandWage growthHousing studieslabor marketmultifamily constructionhousing shortagemortgage ratesreal estateRentersEveryday Economics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443579/districts-are-using-fewer-school-resource-officers-but-the-number-could-rise https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443579_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443579_video_v3.mp4 Districts Are Using Fewer School Resource Officers, but the Number Could Rise According to recent federal school climate and survey data, the number of schools reporting using school resource officers is declining. After racial justice protests a few years ago and calls to defund the police, school districts like Chicago are considering the role school resource officers play in keeping students safe and out of the justice system. National Center for Education Statistics data from the 2019-2020 school year shows 54% of schools surveyed reported using some type of “sworn law enforcement officer,” including school resource officers. Data from 2021-2022 shows only 48% of schools reported having a “sworn law enforcement officer.” Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases) 2024-01-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 374 Education in Focusschool resource officerdefund the policeK-12 educationpolice departmentChicago Police DepartmentSchool Resource OfficersNational Organization https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443580/oklahoma-superintendent-ryan-walters-appoints-libs-of-tiktok-creator-to-library-committee https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443580_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443580_video_v3.mp4 Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters Appoints ‘Libs of Tiktok’ Creator to Library Committee Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters announced Tuesday that he had appointed the creator of a social media account known for its outspoken criticism of sexualized materials in school libraries to an advisory board that will govern them. Walters announced Chaya Raichik, who created and operates an account on X, formerly Twitter, called “Libs of TikTok,” would be on the Oklahoma State Department of Education’s Library Media Advisory Committee. The Library Media Advisory Committee offers guidance and recommendations to the Oklahoma State Board of Education pursuant to Oklahoma Administrative Codes and is "aimed at removing pornographic or sexualized content from public schools in the State of Oklahoma," according to a spokesperson from the Department of Education. Join Skillshare today: skillshare.eqcm.net/ATN Episode Website 2024-01-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 489 Ryan WaltersChaya RaichikLibs of TikTokschool librariesbook banningeducation controversylibrary advisory committeecontent moderationsexual minority youthgraphic novelsGender QueerLGBTQ+ community https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443581/dont-expect-the-fed-to-cut-rates-this-week https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443581_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443581_video_v3.mp4 Don’t Expect The Fed to Cut Rates This Week Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the upcoming Fed meeting on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Get your ⁠ Audible Membership⁠ today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases) 2024-01-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 395 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyFederal Reserveinterest ratesFed funds rateEconomic ProjectionsRetail SalesFed Rate CutsInflationMarket ExpectationsConsumer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443582/report-choice-schools-score-better-in-reading-math https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443582_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443582_video_v3.mp4 Report: Choice Schools Score Better in Reading, Math The latest report on school choice in Wisconsin again shows choice schools outperform public schools in Milwaukee’s biggest cities and rural areas. The Apples to Apples report from the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty compares proficiency rates in math and English language arts in public schools, charter schools and private schools part of Wisconsin’s voucher program. The report says the idea is to put “schools on a level playing field to fairly assess education.” 2024-01-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 507 School choiceChoice SchoolsPublic EducationWisconsinMilwaukeeReading proficiencyMath scoresEnglish language artslow-income studentsCenter SquareWisconsin in FocusJD DavidsonBen YaunWisconsin State Journal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443583/manufactured-homeowners-rally-against-rent-gouging https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443583_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443583_video_v3.mp4 Manufactured Homeowners Rally Against Rent Gouging The growing trend of large corporations imposing exorbitant rent increases after acquiring manufactured home communities limits affordable housing options and threatens the financial security of those on fixed incomes – especially seniors. That’s why a coalition of communities in Pennsylvania is advocating for legislation that would protect residents from this practice. Manufactured homes are built in factories and assembled on-site. They are unique in that residents own the home, but not the land they occupy. 2024-01-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 313 PennsylvaniaRent GougingManufactured HousingCenter SquareAnthony HennenKristen SmithDouglas VillageMark GillenPennsylvania in Focuspodcast reviewApple PodcastSpotifylistener https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443584/in-n-out-announces-first-restaurant-closure-ever-citing-oakland-crime https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443584_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443584_video_v3.mp4 In-N-Out Announces First Restaurant Closure Ever, Citing Oakland Crime In-N-Out Burger announced it is closing its profitable Oakland location in its first-ever permanent store closure, due to unrelenting crime and violence against customers and employees. Meanwhile, soon after Safeway shared it would be closing its supermarket location in the historically black Fillmore District of San Francisco, mayor London Breed announced the store would remain in business after agreeing to send more police to the area. 2024-01-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 434 In-N-Outrestaurant closureOaklandSafewaySan FranciscocrimeOakland Crimebusiness closureemployee safetyCaliforniareal estate developermixed useWhole Foods https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443585/whitmer-proposes-taxpayer-funded-community-college-preschool https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443585_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443585_video_v3.mp4 Whitmer Proposes Taxpayer-Funded Community College, Preschool Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer targeted lowering household costs for Michiganders in her sixth State of The State address. Whitmer called on lawmakers to offer free preschool for all 4-year-olds, two years of free community college for all high school graduates and an Innovation Fund to subsidize Michigan companies. “Every single Michigander can count on a free public education from pre-K through community college,” Whitmer said. “Let’s get it done.” 2024-01-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 232 Gretchen WhitmerMichiganMichigan PoliticsCommunity CollegePreschoolTaxpayer FundingState of the State AddressTax CreditsInnovation FundMichigan companiesEducationFree preschoolFree college https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443586/city-challenge-to-newsoms-homeless-hotel-plan-risks-project-homekey-statewide https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443586_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443586_video_v3.mp4 City Challenge to Newsom’s Homeless-Hotel Plan Risks Project Homekey Statewide A California city is suing one of the governor’s Homekey homeless-to-homeless-shelters projects, claiming the state constitution requires local residents to have the opportunity to vote on publicly-funded low-income housing. Should the court side with the city, billions of dollars of projects across the state could be put on hold as they are faced with new requirements for costly ballot measures. The City of Millbrae contends San Mateo County’s planned $33 million purchase and conversion of the 100-room hotel to a “supportive housing” project would cost the city half a million dollars per year in occupancy taxes alone, with additional lost sales tax, property tax and other losses leading to another half a million dollars lost for the city each year. 2024-01-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 398 California in FocusProject HomekeyGavin Newsomhomelessness projectHomeless hotel planHomekey Statewidehousing projectlow income housingcity challengeKenneth Shrupp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443587/washington-bill-would-require-a-convicted-sex-offender-serve-on-state-policy-board https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443587_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443587_video_v3.mp4 Washington Bill Would Require a Convicted Sex Offender Serve on State Policy Board A Washington bill would require a convicted sex offender be among the members of the State Sex Offender Policy Board, which would also be renamed “Sex Offense Policy Board.” House Bill 2177 sponsored by Rep. Tarra Simmons, D-Bremerton, would also require a victim of a sex offense serve in an effort to “diversify” the number of backgrounds represented on the board. While supporters maintain that it will allow greater representation in crafting policies for the conviction and release of sex offenders, some critics say it strays from the board's original purpose of allowing neutral voices to make recommendations. 2024-01-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Washington statesex offenderspolicy boardvictimsex crimeconvicted sex offenderState Policy BoardWashington billTravers SimmonsTJ Martinellstate policegun controlbudget deficitSeattle Schoolseconomic multiplier https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443588/republican-governors-rally-to-support-texas-gov-abbott-in-border-fight-with-biden-administration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443588_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443588_video_v3.mp4 Republican Governors Rally to Support Texas, Gov. Abbott in Border Fight With Biden Administration Support continues to pour in for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott from fellow Republican governors who have sent their National Guard troops to Texas. They are also participating in an Emergency Management Assistance Compact with Texas, sending personnel to assist in Abbott’s border security mission, Operation Lone Star. In the face of ongoing threats by the Biden administration to strip Texas of what Abbott says is its constitutional right to defend itself, the governors have vowed to “stand with Texas.” 2024-01-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 632 border crisisBiden AdministrationTexasGov. AbbottSupreme Courtborder fencingEagle PassRio Grande RiverRepublican GovernorsTexas borderJoe BidenGreg AbbottOperation Lone Starnational securityimmigration policies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443589/some-worry-illinois-spending-priorities-under-pressure-by-ongoing-migrant-care https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443589_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443589_video_v3.mp4 Some Worry Illinois Spending Priorities Under Pressure by Ongoing Migrant Care With limited Illinois tax dollars, state officials are laying out their priorities amid ongoing budget pressures such as the hundreds of millions of dollars for migrant care. Promoting the taxpayer-funded $250 million Smart Start early childhood education initiative, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the state will have to balance such future spending with other pressures. “And, if we don’t have enough resources for everything that everybody wants, what can we look to do in the future or what should we stop doing in order to make sure that we’re balancing expenditures with revenues,” Pritzker said at an event in Rochester Thursday. 2024-01-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisMigrant careJB PritzkerIllinois spendingbudget proposalmigrant crisissanctuary policyresource allocationschool districtstaxpayersLegislative battleIllinois Legislaturefood safetyGreg Bishopschool choice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443590/assembly-republicans-approve-99percent-of-evers-maps-democrats-vote-no https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443590_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443590_video_v3.mp4 Assembly Republicans Approve 99% of Evers’ Maps; Democrats Vote No Wisconsin Republicans continue to try and make their point about politics, gerrymandering and compromise over the state’s new political maps. The State Assembly on Wednesday approved the maps drawn almost entirely by Gov. Tony Evers. Assembly Democratic Leader Great Neubauer said the effort to adopt Evers’ map is a Republican effort to continue to gerrymander the state and an effort to rush a decision on redistricting. 2024-01-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 530 Wisconsinpolitical mapsredistrictingTony EversRobin VosWisconsin politicsState Legislaturevoting mapsSupreme Courtstate politicsWisconsin governmentJD DavidsonBen Yau https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443591/more-car-dealerships-join-call-to-tap-the-brakes-on-evs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443591_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443591_video_v3.mp4 More Car Dealerships Join Call to ‘Tap the Brakes’ on EVs Nearly 4,500 dealerships representing all major auto manufacturing brands from every state recently signed a letter to President Joe Biden asking him to “tap the brakes” on his proposed electric vehicle mandate based on a lack of consumer demand. Since the letter was sent in November 2023, dealerships continue to add their names to the list – including 85 from Pennsylvania. The Biden administration set a target for battery electric vehicles, also known as BEVs or EVs, to account for half of all new vehicle sales by 2030 – some states have taken steps to ban internal combustion engine vehicles altogether by 2035. 2024-01-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 407 Eliana KnoedlKristen Smithelectric vehiclesBiden administrationEV mandatecar dealershipsBaxter Auto Grouphybrid vehiclesclean energygas dependencecharging infrastructureTheCenterSquare.comconsumer insight https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443592/evers-again-pitches-medicaid-expansion-more-spending-in-state-of-state-speech https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443592_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443592_video_v3.mp4 Evers Again Pitches Medicaid Expansion, More Spending in State of State Speech Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ sixth State of the State speech was not all that different from his previous five. The governor late Tuesday night again asked lawmakers to spend more on cleaning the state’s lakes and rivers, to focus more on LGBTWQ mental health and to expand the state’s Medicaid program. Again, Republicans said no. 2024-01-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 533 Tony EversMedicaid expansionWisconsin legislatureState of the StateWisconsin in FocusBadgerCarePFAS pollutionFree birth controlTammy BaldwinScott Walkerfilleted fishJD DavidsonBen Yau https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443593/feds-send-dollar100m-to-pennsylvania-for-abandoned-mine-remediation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443593_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443593_video_v3.mp4 Feds Send $100M to Pennsylvania for Abandoned Mine Remediation Environmental remediation got a boost this week as Gov. Josh Shapiro announced a $101 million funding effort to restore abandoned mine lands at 16 sites across the commonwealth. The projects will target acid mine drainage, which can damage nature and streams in the area, as well as threaten human health. The projects are bankrolled by the federal government through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and cover projects in a dozen counties. 2024-01-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 297 PennsylvaniaJosh ShapiroAbandoned Mine LandsMine RemediationAcid Mine DrainageInfrastructure Investment and Jobs ActEnvironmental RemediationFederal FundingKristen SmithAnthony Hennen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443594/what-does-wall-street-not-get-about-the-us-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443594_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443594_video_v3.mp4 What Does Wall Street Not Get About the U.S. Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the stock market and the US economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-01-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 765 U.S. economyWall StreetInflationInterest RatesLabor MarketFederal Reservestock marketconsumer spendingOrphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday EconomicspodcastDisinflationRent GrowthZillow Observe https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443595/jobless-claims-lowest-level-since-2022 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443595_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443595_video_v3.mp4 Jobless Claims: Lowest Level Since 2022 Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the US labor market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 635 jobless claimsUS Labor MarketOrphe DivounguyChris KrugUS economyunemployment rateinterest ratesfiscal stimulushousing marketconsumer spendinghousehold debtcorporate debtgovernment debtretail salesEveryday Economics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443596/report-heres-why-40percent-of-fourth-graders-cant-read-at-a-basic-level https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443596_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443596_video_v3.mp4 Report: Here’s Why 40% of Fourth Graders Can’t Read at a Basic Level A report from a teacher effectiveness organization on how well the nation implements best practices to help students learn how to read found that 19 states do not currently implement critical policies to promote literacy. The National Council on Teacher Quality report shows that precisely half of states do not have “specific guidelines to teacher prep programs about what they should teach aspiring teachers in reading.” The issue comes as the debate over the science of reading has seen a resurgence in state legislatures as lawmakers hope to improve literacy rates. 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 483 Literacy PoliciesStudent LiteracyReading InstructionTeacher QualityEducation in Focusreading educationliteracyeducationlearningNCCTQ https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443597/california-leads-21-state-coalition-demanding-federal-ban-of-menthol-cigarettes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443597_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443597_video_v3.mp4 California Leads 21 State Coalition Demanding Federal Ban of Menthol Cigarettes California attorney General Rob Bonta led a 21-state coalition demanding that the Biden administration ban menthol cigarettes, claiming they are disproportionately consumed by black smokers, LGBTQ smokers and smokers with mental health problems. 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 419 Elliana KnaulDavid MastioKenneth Schuppmenthol cigarettestobaccoOffice of Management and BudgetFDA rulesvape flavorsFDA banflavored vapesCenter SquareElf Bar https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443598/nyc-teacher-fired-from-charter-school-after-chalkboard-inquiry https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443598_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443598_video_v3.mp4 NYC Teacher Fired From Charter School After Chalkboard Inquiry A teacher who started work at a New York City charter school after she was terminated from her position at a public school has been fired after Chalkboard inquired about her previous employment. The former teacher’s ability to start working at a charter school after a report was sent to the New York City Public Schools District from its Special Commissioner of Investigation points to what appears to be an information gap between charter and public schools in the city. Atmosphere Academy, a public charter school in the Bronx, confirmed to Chalkboard that Raylissa Rivera “no longer works” for the school after Chalkboard asked about an investigation conducted last year into inappropriate texts she sent a student. 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 404 New York Citycharter schoolspublic schoolsteacher misconducthiring practicesschool districtemployee informationlegal issuesEducation in FocusChalkboard NewsDan MccalebBrendan Clary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443599/california-community-college-launches-program-only-for-students-of-color https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443599_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443599_video_v3.mp4 California Community College Launches Program Only for ‘Students of Color' A new California community college pre-faculty training program was marketed as only available to non-white graduate students, leading to calls of discrimination. In a program hosted at Compton Community College in partnership with the University of Southern California, a “Faculty Prep Academy” for “students of color” will prepare 30 currently enrolled master’s and doctoral students of color and prepare them to become faculty members, reports Campus Reform. The program will pair students with mentors who are already faculty members, and will help them draft cover letters and resumes, and be introduced to other faculty and administrators to help them secure full-time faculty positions. 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 370 California in FocusCompton Community CollegePre-faculty trainingStudents of colorCivil Rights ActEqual employment opportunityCaliforniacollegeLarry Eldernational coverage https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443600/poll-only-22percent-of-likely-voters-confident-biden-is-innocent-of-corruption-allegations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443600_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443600_video_v3.mp4 Poll: Only 22% of Likely Voters Confident Biden Is Innocent of Corruption Allegations One-third of Americans say that President Joe Biden is guilty of corruption and should be impeached, including some Democrats, according to a new poll. The Center Square Voter’s Voice Poll found that 34% of likely voters say “Joe Biden is guilty of corruption and should be impeached.” An additional 35% said it’s not clear if the president did anything wrong but that a Republican-led House investigation into the president should continue. 2024-01-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 526 Joe BidenCorruptionPollingImpeachment InquiryVoter pollingDonald TrumpCorruption allegationsHispanic votersElection yearApproval ratingDemocratic partyAmerica in FocusCasey HarperFranklin News FoundationCenter Square Newswire Service https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443601/house-republicans-have-the-votes-to-impeach-mayorkas-green-says https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443601_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443601_video_v3.mp4 House Republicans Have the Votes to Impeach Mayorkas, Green Says House Republicans have the votes to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Rep. Mark Green, MD, R-Tenn., said Thursday. Green, who chairs the House Committee on Homeland Security, said all 18 Republican committee members support impeaching him. Three articles of impeachment have been filed against Mayorkas alleging he is derelict in duty, violating laws established by Congress, and creating a national security threat. 2024-01-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 425 Alejandro MayorkasHouse Republicansborder crisisImpeachmentMark GreenHouse Committeedereliction of dutynational securityfentanylhuman traffickingJoe BidenDonald Trump2024 electionforeign policycrime https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443602/priebus-paths-limited-for-desantis-haley-post-iowa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443602_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443602_video_v3.mp4 Priebus: Paths Limited for DeSantis, Haley Post-Iowa The former head of Wisconsin’s Republican Party and the man in charge of this summer’s Republican National Convention says he doesn’t see anyone but Donald Trump getting the nomination. Reince Priebus told News Talk 1130’s WISN that after the former president’s resounding win in the Iowa Caucuses, Trump is the presumptive nominee. Trump doubled the vote totals of both Ron DeSantis and Nikki Halley in Monday night’s caucuses. Priebus said that kind of victory will make it tough for either challenger to find a path forward, especially DeSantis, Priebus said. 2024-01-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 479 Reince PriebusDonald TrumpIowa caucusNikki HaleyRon DeSantisRepublican Partypresidential campaignWisconsinMilwaukeeRepublican National ConventionJoe BidenScott Walkercampaign consultants https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443603/coal-natural-gas-keep-michigan-warm-during-freezing-storm https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443603_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443603_video_v3.mp4 Coal, Natural Gas Keep Michigan Warm During Freezing Storm Days of freezing temperatures and falling snow have knocked out power for more than 150,000 Michiganders and canceled school at multiple districts. The Detroit Public Schools, Livonia Schools, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools and many other districts canceled school on Tuesday and Wednesday. The storm tested Michigan’s infrastructure that is ranked worse than the national average. 2024-01-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 207 MichiganNatural GasCoalRenewable EnergyPower OutagesGretchen WhitmerFreezing WeatherMichigan Infrastructure https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443604/the-migrant-crisis-in-america https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443604_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443604_video_v3.mp4 The Migrant Crisis in America A roundtable discussion on immigration featuring The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Northeastern regional editor Sarah Roderick-Fitch, and Western regional editor Derek Draplin. In this episode, we explore the impact on major cities like Chicago, New York, and Denver, examining how these urban centers are grappling with the challenges presented by the influx of migrants. We also dig into the responses of communities outside these major hubs, shedding light on the diverse sentiments across different regions within these states. Join us as we analyze the political ramifications of the migrant crisis and discuss what this could mean for the future. Read more at The Center Square: Denver to spend $180M on migrants in 2024, mayor calls it 'unsustainable' Democrats create migrant working group Republicans say should be made public New York City weighs ‘painful’ budget cuts amid migrant crisis 2024-01-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1371 Migrant CrisisNew York CityChicago IllinoisDenver ColoradoImmigrant CrisisJoe BidenDonald TrumpGreg AbbottSanctuary CitiesBorder CrossingsBiden Administrationimmigration costsrefugee serviceshousing crisisEric Adams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443605/december-home-sales-worst-since-1995 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443605_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443605_video_v3.mp4 December Home Sales Worst Since 1995 Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss December 2023 home sales on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-01-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 472 December home saleshome saleshousing marketmortgage ratesreal estatehome affordabilityexisting home salesOrphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday EconomicsZillow https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443606/only-getting-started-trump-full-steam-ahead-desantis-faltering-as-primary-moves-forward https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443606_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443606_video_v3.mp4 ‘Only Getting Started’: Trump Full Steam Ahead, DeSantis Faltering as Primary Moves Forward Former President Donald Trump dominated the Iowa Caucuses Monday evening, leaving little room for his opponents to forge a path forward and make the pitch they are viable candidates. Regardless, they seem intent on trying and still do have hope, since Iowa only has 40 delegates to offer and it takes 1,215 to win the GOP nomination. 2024-01-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 494 Iowa caucusDonald TrumpRon DesantisNikki Haley2024 ElectionRepublican primariesNew HampshireVoter pollingAmerica First https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443607/us-supreme-court-wont-hear-washington-states-capital-gains-tax-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443607_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443607_video_v3.mp4 U.S. Supreme Court Won’t Hear Washington State’s Capital Gains Tax Case The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday morning declined to hear an appeal of a Washington State Supreme Court ruling from March 2023 that found a statewide capital gains tax to be lawful. The justices, as is their custom, did not offer a reason for not taking the case. Opponents of the tax – a 7% levy on individuals’ long-term capital gains exceeding $250,000 – had argued it was functionally an income tax that violated the state constitution’s strict rules on income taxes. 2024-01-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 U.S. Supreme CourtCapital Gains TaxWashington StateWashington Supreme CourtIncome TaxSmall Businessesstate lawmakersCole LauterbachProperty Tax LevyJohn BraunSenate Bill 5770Gig WorkersUberDoorDashSeattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443608/migrant-influx-to-illinois-being-felt-in-downstate-communities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443608_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443608_video_v3.mp4 Migrant Influx to Illinois Being Felt in Downstate Communities The migrant crisis in Illinois is prompting some policymakers around the state to take action. Tens of thousands of migrants have been transported to the state from the southern U.S. border. The city of Chicago reports about 33,000 asylum seekers have arrived since August 2022. The state of Illinois has provided $640 million to address the migrant influx. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said the city is facing a projected $538 million budget deficit for 2024, a financial burden his administration blamed in part on the growing cost of caring for migrants. 2024-01-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 migrant crisismigrant influxIllinoisasylum seekerstaxpayer costsJB PritzkerIllinois General Assemblystate legislatureRepublicansanctuary statusTrust ActIllinois countiesstate governmentlocal newsIllinois Statehouse https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443609/challenge-filed-against-wisconsin-congressional-maps https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443609_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443609_video_v3.mp4 Challenge Filed Against Wisconsin Congressional Maps The Wisconsin Supreme Court is now being asked to overturn the state’s other political maps after asking for new legislative maps. The Elias Law Firm, headed by lawyer Mark Elias, asked the state’s high court to redraw Wisconsin’s congressional maps. Elias has ties to the Hillary Clinton campaign network and has filed several election-related lawsuits across the country. 2024-01-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 475 WisconsinCongressional MapsState LegislatureElectoral mapsgerrymanderingWisconsin in FocusMark EliasWisconsin Supreme Court2024 electionVoting Rights ActJudicial electionTony Evers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443610/warren-county-da-says-office-doesnt-pursue-marijuana-cases https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443610_video_v3.mp4 Warren County DA Says Office Doesn’t ‘Pursue’ Marijuana Cases Pennsylvania's recreational marijuana prohibition recently inspired one county election official to not seek re-election. During an interview with The Center Square, Warren County District Attorney Rob Greene said prosecuting violations of the ban weren't worth the office's time. Public safety isn’t threatened by legalization, he argued. Instead, law enforcement should focus on bigger threats. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support 2024-01-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 312 PennsylvaniaWarren CountyRobert Greenemarijuana legalizationmedical marijuanaDA re-electioncriminal justiceAnthony HennenPennsylvania in Focuspodcast https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443611/survey-confidence-in-wisconsin-economy-slipping https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443611_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443611_video_v3.mp4 Survey: Confidence in Wisconsin Economy Slipping The people in charge of hiring in Wisconsin are souring on the state’s economy. Just 22% of employers in Wisconsin think the state’s economy is strong, according to the latest Employer Survey from Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce released Thursday morning. The vast majority of employers, 70%, think the state’s economy is moderate, and 9% think its weak. The 22% strong number is near historic lows. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support 2024-01-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 505 WisconsinWisconsin EconomyBen YountCenter SquareEconomyNational EconomyWMC surveylocal politicsJoe BidenTony Eversstate legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443612/michigan-schools-to-get-45-electric-vehicle-school-buses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443612_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443612_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Schools to Get 45 Electric Vehicle School Buses School districts in Detroit, Lansing and Pontiac will each receive $5.9 million in federal funding to buy 15 clean-powered school buses apiece. The funding flows from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Clean School Bus Program grants. Funding through third-party multi-state grantees First Student Inc. and Highland CSB 1 will help buy electric buses in five additional Michigan public school systems – 10 buses in Flint; five in Redford Union No. 1 near Detroit; and two each in Mason County, Brimley, and the West Shore Educational Service District in Ludington. 2024-01-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 242 Michiganelectric vehiclesschool busesJoe BidenGretchen Whitmerinfrastructure lawfederal fundingclean energyenvironmental protectionDetroitLansingPontiac https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443613/broadband-expansion-turning-into-jobs-program-leaving-rural-residents-behind https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443613_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443613_video_v3.mp4 Broadband Expansion Turning Into ‘Jobs Program,’ Leaving Rural Residents Behind Pennsylvania is looking at $1.6 billion to expand broadband to rural and overlooked parts of the state, but experts are warning that the process puts the government in the way of success. Pennsylvania, too, may face hurdles that other states simply don’t. “One thing keeps getting in the way, and it’s called government,” Huntingdon County Commissioner Jeff Thomas told lawmakers during a House GOP Policy Committee meeting on Tuesday. Local, state and federal governments, he said, undermined each other and put a stop to getting more towers up and fiber-optic cables in the ground. 2024-01-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 300 Broadband ExpansionRural BroadbandPennsylvaniaJeff ThomasBroadband Communication Association of PennsylvaniaTodd EachusHouse GOP Policy CommitteeGovernment RegulationsJob CreationFiber OpticInfrastructureKristen SmithAnthony Hennen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443614/the-struggling-chicago-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443614_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443614_video_v3.mp4 The Struggling Chicago Economy Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss how and why the Chicago economy is cooling on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-01-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 652 Chicago economyChicagoIllinoisunemployment ratewage growthlabor marketrecessioncommercial real estatereal estateOffice occupancy ratesretail occupancypolicy proposalsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday Economics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443615/this-nyc-teacher-was-fired-for-improper-texts-then-she-taught-at-a-charter-school https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443615_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443615_video_v3.mp4 This NYC Teacher Was Fired for Improper Texts; Then She Taught at a Charter School A special education teacher from the Bronx was found to have acted inappropriately by New York City Public School’s watchdog agency and was subsequently terminated last summer. Then, a few months later, she took a position at a nearby charter school that says the investigation into her wasn't flagged. The Bronx’s Atmosphere Academy says the teacher was fingerprinted and underwent a background check, raising questions about whether gaps that put student safety at risk exist between the nation’s largest school district and charter schools in New York City. 2024-01-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 521 Teacher MisconductCharter SchoolNew York City SchoolsInappropriate ConductPublic SchoolSchool DistrictTeacher ConductHiring ProcessPersonnel IssueEducation in FocusChalkboard NewsDan McCalebBrendan Cleary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443616/inflation-rose-more-than-expected-in-latest-data https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443616_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443616_video_v3.mp4 Inflation Rose More Than Expected in Latest Data Consumer costs increased at an elevated level again in December, according to newly released federal economic data, raising new concerns about spiking inflation. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Thursday released the Consumer Price Index, a key marker of inflation, showing the cost of a range of every day goods and services for Americans rose more than expected. According to the federal data, the CPI rose 0.3% in December alone, a break from the recent months of very low inflation. Overall, prices rose 3.4% in the last 12 months. 2024-01-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 534 Consumer Price IndexInflation ConcernsInflation effectJoe BidenPresident Joe BidenDonald Trump2024 Electionpolitical pollsvoter trendspolitical fundraisingDan McCalibCasey HarperCenter SquareFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443617/lawmakers-to-hold-hearing-on-woke-ideologies-influencing-the-military https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443617_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443617_video_v3.mp4 Lawmakers to Hold Hearing on ‘Woke Ideologies’ Influencing the Military U.S. lawmakers will hold a hearing Thursday on “woke ideologies” influencing the military and how that may be negatively impacting national security, including recruitment of new members. Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs Chairman Glenn Grothman, R-Wisc., will host the hearing. “The men and women who bravely serve within the military must stay focused on combat readiness, not left-wing objectives which serve no military purpose,” Grothman said in a statement. “It is imperative to extract this poisonous and unhelpful thinking from our military and return the armed services to their core functions.” Skillshare: skillshare.eqcm.net/ATN --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support 2024-01-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 553 woke ideologiesmilitary readinessmilitary recruitingUS militarycongressional hearingnational securityDEIcritical race theorypronoun usageAmerica in FocusUkraine war https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443618/vos-calls-recall-effort-waste-of-time https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443618_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443618_video_v3.mp4 Vos Calls Recall Effort ‘Waste of Time’ Wisconsin’s powerful Assembly speaker doesn’t appear worried about the effort from a Racine County voter to oust him from office before the November election. Matthew Snorek, of Burlington, filed a petition with the Wisconsin Elections Commission to begin a recall campaign against Speaker Robin Vos. Vos said he’s not afraid to face voters in June. Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support 2024-01-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 533 Robin VosRecall Vos campaignWisconsinRacine CountyWisconsin election CommissionMatthew Snorek2020 electionelection fraudState governmentcampaign financedistrict maps https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443619/horse-racing-industry-gets-dollar198m-taxpayer-subsidy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443619_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443619_video_v3.mp4 Horse Racing Industry Gets $198M Taxpayer Subsidy Pennsylvania’s horse racing industry saw a dip in state subsidies for 2023 — but only a minor one. It still remains one of the largest taxpayer-supported equine programs in America. Subsidies for horse-racing has a long tradition in the commonwealth: Since 2004, more than $3.5 billion in taxpayer money has flown toward the equine sport, as The Center Square previously reported. Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support 2024-01-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 323 PennsylvaniaHorse RacingTaxpayer SubsidyAnthony HennenKristen SmithGamblingCasinos https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443620/over-1400-california-public-k-12-schools-lost-more-than-20percent-of-their-students https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443620_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443620_video_v3.mp4 Over 1,400 California Public K-12 Schools Lost More Than 20% of Their Students A new analysis from The 74 found over 1,400 California K-12 schools lost more than 20% of their students since the pandemic, highlighting struggles relating to the state’s low birthrate, high outmigration, and parents pulling their students out of the public school system. Of the over 1,400 schools with a decline of 25% or more, 125 are in Los Angeles Unified School District, which is the second largest school district in the nation. LAUSD’s decline is only eclipsed by New York City Public Schools, which had 270 schools facing such a decline. 2024-01-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 362 Californiapublic schoolsLA Unified School Districtschool budgetenrollment declinestate financelow birth rateout migrationK-12 EducationTaxpayerDavid MastioKenneth SchruppFranklin News FoundationNon-partisan newsChalkboard News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443621/california-proposes-mere-dollar85-billion-spending-cut-against-dollar68-billion-deficit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443621_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443621_video_v3.mp4 California Proposes Mere $8.5 Billion Spending Cut Against $68 Billion Deficit California governor Gavin Newsom proposed a $292 billion state budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, driving economists to wonder why he plans only $8.5 billion in real spending cuts against what the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office says is a projected $68 billion deficit. Newsom hit back against the LAO, claiming the state’s deficit is only $37.8 billion. 2024-01-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 336 CaliforniaGavin NewsomBudget Deficitspending cutlegislative analyst officerevenue projectionseconomic forecastDavid MastioKenneth SchruppThe Center SquareCalifornia in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443622/cpi-data-inflation-increased-more-than-expected-in-december https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443622_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443622_video_v3.mp4 CPI Data: Inflation Increased More Than Expected in December Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the consumer price index data from December and the details of the most recent jobs report on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everyday-economics7/support 2024-01-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 692 CPIinflationinflation rateconsumer price indexCPI datainterest rateshousing markethousing costsenergy pricesshelter costsrent pricesfederal reservewage growthlabor marketChris Krug https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443623/illinois-limited-in-regulating-migrant-buses-as-blame-for-crisis-continues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443623_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443623_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Limited in Regulating Migrant Buses as Blame for Crisis Continues As communities across the state continue to evaluate how to deal with the prospect of buses dropped off migrants from the southern border, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritkzer says the state is limited in what it can do. A patchwork of ordinances across the state either regulate buses and hotel stays to deter migrant arrivals, or declare non-sanctuary status. In McClean County, Emergency Management Agency Director Cathy Beck asked local officials for rural places to put shelters if needed. Reached for comment Wednesday, Beck said they have yet received any buses. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illinois-in-focus/support 2024-01-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisMigrant BusesJB PritzkerSanctuary StatusMigrant crisisTaxpayer dollarsGreg Abbottborder securityillegal border crossingBiden administrationThe Center SquareEthics reformIllinois legislaturepopulation losstaxes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443624/haley-surpasses-desantis-for-2nd-in-new-gop-primary-poll https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443624_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443624_video_v3.mp4 Haley Surpasses DeSantis for 2nd in New GOP Primary Poll Former South Carolina Gov. and ambassador Nikki Haley has surpassed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis among Republican voters, according to a new poll. The Center Square Voter’s Voice poll shows former President Donald Trump with a wide lead and Haley in second, surpassing DeSantis by one percentage point. 2024-01-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 504 Nikki HaleyRon DeSantisDonald TrumpGOP primaryIowa caucusNew Hampshire2024 ElectionThe Center SquareAmerica in FocusChris Christie https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443625/inslee-delivers-final-state-of-the-state-as-legacy-initiatives-face-uncertain-future https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443625_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443625_video_v3.mp4 Inslee Delivers Final State of the State as Legacy Initiatives Face Uncertain Future Washington Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his 11th and final state-of-the-state address Tuesday before a joint session of the state Legislature. “We will always be the strongest state in the nation; in fact, the state of our state is stronger than ever,” Inslee said as he opened his midday speech. The governor touted many accomplishments, including the increase in the state minimum wage while he’s been in office. 2024-01-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Washington StateJay InsleeState of the State addressElectric school busesSpokane City CouncilPublic CommentCenter SquareFederal FundsElectric School BusesEPAKamala HarrisElectric BusesSchool BusesTaxpayersWashington in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443626/farmworker-housing-crisis-looms https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443626_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443626_video_v3.mp4 Farmworker Housing Crisis Looms The annual Pennsylvania Farm Show brings a circular focus to agriculture in Harrisburg and officials call attention to issues that get overlooked. During a joint House and Senate committee hearing, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding warned that a housing shortage affects farmers, too. “One issue of particular interest right now is farmworker housing,” Redding said. “I think it’s an issue for the state of America.” 2024-01-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 266 PennsylvaniaFarm ShowRussell Reddingfarmworker housingagriculture policystate legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443627/conservative-senators-push-back-against-wedding-barn-rules-for-used-cars-in-wisconsin https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443627_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443627_video_v3.mp4 Conservative Senators Push Back Against ‘Wedding Barn Rules’ for Used Cars in Wisconsin A pair of conservative senators at the Wisconsin Capitol don’t like that the state’s Department of Transportation wants to get into the business of regulating office cubicles. Both Sens. Duey Stroebel, R-Cedarburg, and Steve Nass, R-Whiterwater, are speaking out against a new plan that would force more regulations on auto wholesalers in the state. The plan, AB 625, quickly cleared an Assembly Committee on Tuesday without much debate. Join Skillshare today: skillshare.eqcm.net/ATN --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support 2024-01-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 455 Wisconsin in Focusauto wholesalerswedding barn rulessmall business regulationsWisconsin legislatureWisconsinWisconsin Institute for Law and LibertyLegislative ProcessAuto WholesalersBen YountJD Davidson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443628/mdos-karamos-caucus-plan-not-legal-under-current-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443628_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443628_video_v3.mp4 MDOS: Karamo’s Caucus Plan Not Legal Under Current Law Over the weekend, the Michigan GOP State Committee said it voted to expel its chair Kristen Karamo. Karamo, elected in February of 2023, posted on social media Saturday the meeting was "illegitimate." Last week, eight of 13 GOP congressional chairs called for her to resign. Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support 2024-01-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 212 Kristen KaramoMichigan GOPMichigan Republican Partypolitical representationGOP congressional chairselectionprimary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443629/gop-medical-marijuana-pitch-faces-criticism-from-both-sides https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443629_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443629_video_v3.mp4 GOP Medical Marijuana Pitch Faces Criticism From Both Sides The latest plan to legalize marijuana in Wisconsin isn’t making either side happy. A group of Republicans on Monday introduced the outline for a new, medical marijuana program in the state. It would be limited to just severely or chronically ill patients, like people with cancer or multiple sclerosis, and the program would limit what kind of medical marijuana people can use. Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support 2024-01-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 463 medical marijuanalegal marijuanamarijuana programWisconsin votersTony Everslegalizing marijuanarecreational marijuanastate lawBen YountJD DavidsonCenter SquareDevon LeMahieucitizen initiativeOhio https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443630/michigan-to-pay-dollar30000-to-30-climate-corps https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443630_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443630_video_v3.mp4 Michigan to Pay $30,000 to 30 Climate Corps Applications are open until Jan. 21 to fill 30 seats on the new MI Healthy Climate Corps program. The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Office of Climate and Energy program will field 30 AmeriCorps members to help communities fight climate change in March 2024. Projects will be specific to the community, but could include connecting residents to clean energy or energy-efficient programs, helping access clean public transit and bicycle-friendly infrastructure, and researching and assessing opportunities to advance “environmental justice.” Join Skillshare: skillshare.eqcm.net/ATN 2024-01-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 257 MichiganClimate ChangeAmeriCorpsEnvironmental JusticePhil RoosGretchen WhitmerCarbon NeutralityJason HayesMichigan Healthy Climate Corps https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443631/where-did-people-move-from-and-move-to-in-2023 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443631_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443631_video_v3.mp4 Where Did People Move From & Move to in 2023? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss where people are moving to and moving from on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-01-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 533 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguymigration trendsinterstate migrationmoving trendsUnited Van LinesUS Census Bureaumigration patternscost of livingSouth DakotaEast CoastCharlotteRaleighhome value growth https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443632/grant-cardone-says-a-major-real-estate-correction-is-coming-is-he-right https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443632_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443632_video_v3.mp4 Grant Cardone Says a Major Real Estate Correction Is Coming. Is He Right? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss Grant Cardone's comments on the real estate market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-01-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 781 Grant Cardonereal estate correctionhousing marketmortgage ratesinterest ratesinvestingeconomic recessionprice declinesFederal Reserveyield curveshort term yieldsstock marketEveryday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443633/chicago-public-schools-says-it-is-reviewing-use-of-school-resource-officers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443633_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443633_video_v3.mp4 Chicago Public Schools Says It Is ‘Reviewing’ Use of School Resource Officers Chicago Public Schools says it is “reviewing” its approach to school safety as the board of education has reportedly considered removing school resource officers from buildings in the city. CPS is expected to “provide updates in the coming months,” according to a statement from a district spokesperson. But reports say the board has already decided to remove police officers from schools and could vote on the action as soon as this month. 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 452 school resource officersChicago Public SchoolsChicago Police DepartmentBrandon Johnsonschool board membersK through 12equitable practicesracial justicepolice officersFranklin News FoundationChalkboard Newsprison pipeline https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443634/think-tank-gov-inslee-knew-cap-and-trade-could-hike-gas-prices-a-decade-ago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443634_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443634_video_v3.mp4 Think Tank: Gov. Inslee Knew Cap-And-Trade Could Hike Gas Prices a Decade Ago Gov. Jay Inslee has long known that a carbon tax could significantly increase gas prices in Washington state, contends the conservative Washington Policy Center think tank, which says it has the receipts to back up that claim. In a Thursday morning blog post, WPC Environmental Director Todd Myers notes that reports from Inslee’s 2014 Carbon Emissions Reduction Task Force, or CERT, showed a carbon tax could result in a significant hike in the price at the pump. 2024-01-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Jay Insleecap and tradegas pricesWashington StateWashington policy centerclimate taxfuel pricesgrocery pricesClimate Commitment Actdiesel pricesinflationgrocery storesSpokane Countystate regulationscarbon auctions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443635/calls-for-fiscal-commission-continue-as-us-debt-tops-dollar34-trillion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443635_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443635_video_v3.mp4 Calls for Fiscal Commission Continue as U.S. Debt Tops $34 Trillion As the U.S. gross national debt topped $34 trillion, groups across the political spectrum continue to call for a fiscal commission to address the mounting federal debt. The thinking behind the idea is that a bipartisan commission could help facilitate agreement on difficult fiscal issues. However, few see such a commission as a panacea for a problem with deep roots and politically controversial solutions. 2024-01-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 637 national debtUS debtfederal spendingdebt crisisfiscal commissionbudget deficitsgovernment spendingsocial securitymedicaidmedicareJoe BidenDonald TrumpCenter SquareTaxpayer moneyTransparency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443636/ballot-battles-impeachment-inquiry-indictments-disrupt-election-cycle https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443636_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443636_video_v3.mp4 Ballot Battles, Impeachment Inquiry, Indictments Disrupt Election Cycle The Republican primary’s Iowa caucuses are scheduled for Jan. 15, the first chance for voters to determine who they want to represent their party in November's presidential election. Iowa's January caucuses are a regular tradition for a presidential primary season that – this time around – has been unusually enshrouded in indictments, impeachment inquiries and lawsuits heading into election year. 2024-01-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 610 Iowa caucusesDonald TrumpJoe Bidenpresidential electionelection yearGOP primaryImpeachment Inquiry2024 ElectionRepublican partyDemocratic partyFederal criminal chargesNikki HaleyRon DeSantisAmerica in FocusPrimary Season https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443637/california-university-staffers-could-set-record-as-dems-tax-funded-cash-cow https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443637_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443637_video_v3.mp4 California University Staffers Could Set Record as Dem’s Tax-Funded Cash Cow In 2024, as the possibility of a Donald Trump/Joe Biden presidential rematch looks more and more possible, the University of California system will take on a prominent role in national politics, not for cutting edge political science research, legal theories or technology, but as a cash cow. In the 2016 presidential cycle, according to federal records compiled by OpenSecrets.org, University of California staffers gave nearly $5 million to Democrats, nearly 97% of their total political giving. In the 2020 election cycle, giving to Democrats nearly quadrupled to $19.8 million, this time, more than 97% of total giving. If University of California donations continue on that trajectory, Democrats could receive an unprecedented – and publicly funded – windfall of nearly $80 million dollars. 2024-01-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 366 political givingUniversity of Californiaelection cyclepolitical donationsDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyCaliforniataxpayerstate governmenttransparencyCenter SquareOpenSecrets.orgstate agencypoliticianFederal Election Commission https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443638/judge-moves-madigan-trial-date-to-october https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443638_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443638_video_v3.mp4 Judge Moves Madigan Trial Date to October A judge on Wednesday pushed back the start of the state's most high-profile public corruption case to October, citing a pending U.S. Supreme Court case focused on the federal bribery statute. U.S. District Judge John Robert Blakey set former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's racketeering case for Oct. 8, a six-month delay from the initial April start date. Madigan's defense team had asked for a stay in the case after the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review Snyder v. United States, which focuses on an Indiana mayor convicted of accepting a bribe. 2024-01-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Michael Madigancorruption trialfederal briberyIllinois HouseIllinois politicsComEd scandalethics reformsIllinoisIllinois in FocusDarren BaileyRepublican partyGeneral Assembly2nd amendmentgun controlethics reform https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443639/judge-wisconsin-absentee-ballots-without-complete-addresses-can-be-counted https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443639_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443639_video_v3.mp4 Judge: Wisconsin Absentee Ballots Without Complete Addresses Can Be Counted A judge in Dane County says absentee ballots in Wisconsin don’t need a full address to be counted this year. Judge Ryan Nilsestuen ruled local election managers need not reject absentee ballots if the absentee witness’ address is incomplete. The ruling comes after a judge in Waukesha County ruled last year local election clerks could not count ballots with missing address information. The Waukesha County ruling also forbade clerks from “curing” those ballots by adding the missing information. Nilsestuen said the state law that deals with absentee ballots and witness addresses isn’t clear. 2024-01-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 477 Wisconsin electionabsentee ballotselection lawsWisconsin electionsWisconsin ballotsvoter fraudTony EversDonald TrumpJoe BidenBen YountJD DavidsonNikki HaleyRon Desantispolitical candidatesprimary elections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443640/chair-hearings-look-to-get-answers-from-evers-administration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443640_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443640_video_v3.mp4 Chair: Hearings Look To Get Answers From Evers Administration One of the men in charge of the legislature’s audit committee says he’d been forced to use the audit process to get the answers the Evers administration is reluctant to provide. Rep. Bob Wittke, R-Racine, told The Center Square that agency directors under Gov. Tony Evers have made a habit out of ignoring questions from lawmakers. Wittke has specific questions about two recent audits – the audit into Wisconsin’s broadband spending, and the audit into empty offices and the number of people working from home. 2024-01-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 516 Tony EversEvers AdministrationWisconsinState AuditLegislative Audit CommitteeBroadband auditTelework auditGovernment spendingBroadband ExpansionWisconsin governmentGrant awarding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443641/philadelphia-mayor-takes-on-sky-high-rents https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443641_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443641_video_v3.mp4 Philadelphia Mayor Takes on Sky-High Rents Philadelphia’s new mayor, Cherelle Parker, knows the city needs more affordable housing and says fixing the problem is one of her top priorities. As part of her 100-day action plan announced Tuesday, the mayor pledged to enable more housing to get built and ordered a plan for “affordable luxury” for low- and middle-income families. The problem is a serious one for the city and Pennsylvania broadly. Experts argue that the state has a shortage of almost 100,000 housing units. 2024-01-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 362 Philadelphia mayorCherelle ParkerAffordable luxuryHousing unitshousing shortagePennsylvaniaRental costssky-high rentseconomic challengeCenter SquarePennsylvania housing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443642/uptick-in-economic-activity-in-december https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443642_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443642_video_v3.mp4 Uptick in Economic Activity in December Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the December job data and mortgage rates on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-01-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 651 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyDecember economic activityjobs reportfederal reserveeconomic growthinflationinterest rates10-Year Treasurytreasury yieldmortgage ratesFederal ReserveAmerican taxpayerCentersquare.com https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443643/california-lawmaker-proposes-ending-funding-for-illegal-immigrant-healthcare https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443643_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443643_video_v3.mp4 California Lawmaker Proposes Ending Funding for Illegal Immigrant Healthcare After national outrage over California providing billions of dollars in taxpayer-funded healthcare to illegal immigrants, one state legislator introduced a bill to “revoke all taxpayer funding for health care for illegal immigrants in the California State Budget.” According to State Assemblymember Bill Essayli, R–Woodcrest, California provision of taxpayer-financed healthcare to illegal immigrants will cost $4 billion as the state faces a $68 billion budget deficit for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. 2024-01-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 418 California in FocusDavid MastioKenneth SchruppMedi-Calillegal immigranttaxpayer fundinghealthcare fundingCalifornia LawmakerIllegal Immigrant HealthcareCalifornia FinancesThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443644/american-water-audit-finds-savings-amid-rate-hike-investigation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443644_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443644_video_v3.mp4 American Water Audit Finds Savings Amid Rate Hike Investigation Pennsylvania’s largest water company could save millions annually with improved monitoring and material management, according to a recent analysis. The state Public Utility Commission’s audit of the Pennsylvania-American Water Company, which serves about 2.4 million people across 37 counties, gave more than 30 recommendations for operations, monitoring and management of the company. If the changes are made, the commission argued more than $3 million could be saved annually, in addition to a one-time $4 million cost reduction. 2024-01-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 392 Kristen SmithAnthony HannonAmerican WaterPennsylvania PUCwater auditwater rateswater savingsPublic Utilities Commissionrate increaseFranklin News FoundationCenter Squareaccounting issues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443645/michigans-spending-spree-is-unsustainable-economist-says https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443645_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443645_video_v3.mp4 Michigan’s Spending Spree Is ‘Unsustainable,’ Economist Says Since the pandemic began, Michigan has embarked on an "unsustainable" spending spree, says James Hohman, the Director of Fiscal Policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Hohman said Michigan's five newly created agencies since 2020 aren’t as consequential as the "sheer spending." 2024-01-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 315 Michigan spendingMichigan economyJames HohmanGretchen WhitmerUnemployment benefitsCenter SquareFord Motor Companyfinancial supportnewsMichigan in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443646/wisconsin-congressmen-sound-alarm-over-immigration-following-letter-from-police-chief https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443646_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443646_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Congressmen Sound Alarm Over Immigration Following Letter From Police Chief A letter from Whitewater’s police chief is getting new attention as two of Wisconsin's congressmen are again focusing on illegal immigration. Northwoods Congressman Tom Tiffany shared the letter with a warning about the flood of illegal immigrants who’ve come into the U.S. during President Biden’s three years in office. 2024-01-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 548 immigration policyWisconsinJoe Bidenpolitical debateimmigration costspolice chiefWhitewaterimmigration lawBrian SteilNicaraguaVenezuelaJD DavidsonBen YoutzDaniel MeyerWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443647/capital-area-transportation-authority-to-buy-dollar13m-electric-bus https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443647_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443647_video_v3.mp4 Capital Area Transportation Authority to Buy $1.3m Electric Bus The Capital Area Transportation Authority wants to use zero-emission vehicles by 2035, following a statewide effort to use 100% renewable energy by 2040. The group hopes to start driving its first 40-feet, battery-electric, fixed-route bus the board approved April 20, 2022 around 2024-2025 in the city of Lansing since the current lead time for order and delivery is between 20 to 24 months. In August 2021, CATA was awarded a $2.4 million grant, $1,971,211 federal, and $492,803 state funds it will use to purchase electric buses. 2024-01-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 218 Capital Area Transportation Authorityelectric busLansing Michiganzero-emission vehiclesrenewable energyScott McLellanelectric vehicle charging https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443648/critics-proposed-title-ix-changes-would-threaten-viability-of-womens-sports https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443648_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443648_video_v3.mp4 Critics: Proposed Title IX Changes Would Threaten Viability of Women’s Sports The Biden administration has proposed sweeping changes to expand the nation’s law prohibiting sex discrimination in the nation’s schools to include gender identity and sexual orientation. Final action on the rule is not expected until at least March next year, but legal challenges would likely arise upon its implementation. The Department of Education says that the rules protect students and try to strike a balance between concerns over fairness and safety with the benefits of allowing transgender students to play. Critics, however, say the rule burdens girls and illegally rewrites the law. 2024-01-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 467 Title IXgender identitysexual orientationwomen sportsBiden administrationDepartment of EducationLegal challengefederal fundingDan MicaleBrendan ClairChalkboard News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443649/vancouver-wa-approves-short-term-rental-regulations-targeting-airbnbs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443649_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443649_video_v3.mp4 Vancouver, WA Approves Short-Term Rental Regulations Targeting Airbnbs The Vancouver City Council approved a short-term rental ordinance that requires short-term rental operators to obtain a business license and a short-term rental permit. The operators will be required to pay $50 for the business license and $250 for the permit. Applicants will have to apply for a one-time permit by Feb. 15, 2024. Prior to the recently passed ordinance, the city’s land use and development code did not allow short-term rentals in residential zones except as expressly authorized under the bed-and-breakfast provisions. 2024-01-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Vancouver, WAAirbnb regulationsShort term rentalsAirbnbhousing shortageaffordable housingrental ratestourism industryhome regulationsWashington state lawslegislationlaw enforcementCenter SquareVancouver WAPortland https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443650/jan-4-status-hearing-ordered-in-5th-amendment-challenge-to-illinois-gun-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443650_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443650_video_v3.mp4 Jan. 4 Status Hearing Ordered in 5th Amendment Challenge to Illinois’ Gun Ban With courts denying requests to delay the Jan. 1 deadline for Illinois gun owners to register now banned firearms with the state, lawsuits against the gun ban will continue in the new year. Last week, Southern District of Illinois federal Judge Stephen McGlynn denied a preliminary request for the Jan. 1 deadline to be delayed. Also last week, Attorney Thomas Maag filed for summary judgment against the law, alleging it violates citizens’ Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination. Months ago, Maag hinted at the looming challenge. 2024-01-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinois gun bangun registryFifth AmendmentThomas MaagSteven McGlynnfirearmsIllinois State PoliceGreg Bishopsecond amendmentSelf-incriminationGun rights organizationGun Save LifeJohn BochFOID cardIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443651/michigan-supreme-court-allows-trump-to-be-on-states-2024-ballot https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443651_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443651_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Supreme Court Allows Trump to Be On State’s 2024 Ballot The Michigan Supreme Court has refused to hear a case that would have attempted to ban Donald Trump from being on the state's 2024 presidential primary ballot. In November, Michigan Court of Appeals Justice James Redford ruled Trump would remain on the primary ballot. The state's highest court declined to hear an appeal. There has been a nationwide movement to have Trump removed from state ballots across the country, alleging he incited an insurrection against the government on Jan. 6, 2021, during a speech he gave at the U.S. Capitol. 2024-01-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 560 Donald TrumpMichigan Supreme Court2024 ElectionBallot AccessJoe Bidenswing statesimpeachment inquiryAmerica in Focus2024 electionFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443652/vos-says-evers-wants-lap-dogs-in-map-drawing-process https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443652_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443652_video_v3.mp4 Vos Says Evers Wants ‘Lap Dogs’ in Map Drawing Process Wisconsin's State Assembly speaker, on a Tuesday radio show, said he doesn't think drawing new political maps will change things. Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, told Jessica McBride on the Dan O’Donnell Show that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is likely to veto any maps drawn and only wants "lap dogs" to do his bidding. The conversation comes in the wake of Friday's state Supreme Court ruling calling for a redraw. 2024-01-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 577 WisconsinSupreme Courtlegislative mapsredistrictingpolitical gerrymanderingTony EversRobin Vospolitical decisionsVoting Rights Actseparation of powerGovernor Eversstate legislatureminority districtvoting rights act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443653/economic-predictions-for-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443653_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443653_video_v3.mp4 Economic Predictions for 2024 Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic predictions for 2024 on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-01-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 712 Economic Predictions2024 OutlookUS economyinvestment riskseconomic uncertaintyTrump tax cutsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday Economicseconomic activityinternational conflictsgreen technologymilitary buildupEconomics Podcastworker cuts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443654/year-in-review-pennsylvania-ems-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443654_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443654_video_v3.mp4 Year in Review: Pennsylvania EMS Funding Though Pennsylvania officials have not fixed the EMS system across the state, some progress has been made in 2023. Staffing shortages, low pay, and legal hurdles remain, but the year brought more focus from local and state officials on the emergency safety net. 2024-01-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 654 Pennsylvania EMSEMS fundingStaffing shortagesMedicaid reimbursementPennsylvaniaAct 15reimbursement rateslabor shortageAnthony HennenKristen SmithThe Center SquareAmbulance milespolicy expertsprotective equipmentstaffing issues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443655/everyday-economics-what-we-got-wrong-in-2023 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443655_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443655_video_v3.mp4 Everyday Economics: What We Got Wrong in 2023 Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss what they got wrong in 2023 on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-01-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 734 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyeconomic forecast2023US economyrecessioninflationfederal reserveinterest rateseconomic growthunemployment ratebanking sectoreconomic analysisTreasury https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443656/audit-michigan-unemployment-agency-paid-dollar245m-in-possibly-improper-payments https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443656_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443656_video_v3.mp4 Audit: Michigan Unemployment Agency Paid $245M in Possibly Improper Payments A fifth and final audit of the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency found the agency “undercounted fraud penalties by at least 49.4%” because it didn’t fix programming issues with the Michigan Integrated Data Automated System. The audit from the Office of Auditor General Doug Ringler marked two “material conditions” – the most severe rating finding that the agency didn't protect agency funds. 2024-01-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 255 MichiganUnemployment Insurance AgencyFraud PenaltiesDoug RinglerOffice of Auditor GeneralImproper PaymentsMichigan Integrated Data Automated SystemMatt HallGretchen WhitmerUnemployment Assistance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443657/los-angeles-looking-to-allow-daca-police-officers-to-be-armed-247 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443657_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443657_video_v3.mp4 Los Angeles Looking To Allow DACA Police Officers to Be Armed 24/7 Los Angeles Police Department’s oversight committee approved new guidelines allowing illegal immigrant police officers to be armed at all times. In 2022, California passed a law allowing those authorized to work under President Barack Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals executive order for those who entered the country illegally as minors to become police officers. LAPD graduated its first DACA recipient earlier this year, and is set to graduate a class of nine DACA recipients in spring of 2024, thus making the question of whether or not DACA recipients should be able to carry their firearms off duty a matter of serious debate. 2024-01-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 390 DACA policeLos AngelesCaliforniaDACA officerslegal immigrantsPolice CommissionersAmerican taxpayerCenter Squarenon-partisan newsDavid MastioKenneth Schruppschool safetyK-12 educationFranklin News FoundationChalkboard News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443658/everyday-economics-what-we-got-right-in-2023 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443658_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443658_video_v3.mp4 Everyday Economics: What We Got Right in 2023 Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss what they got right in 2023 on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2024-01-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 562 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyeconomistseconomic predictionshousing marketreal estatehousing market 2023Economic outlookSoft landingMortgage ratesFederal ReserveInflation ratesUnemployment rates2024 outlook https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443659/where-do-social-media-platforms-land-on-cheating-black-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443659_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443659_video_v3.mp4 Where Do Social Media Platforms Land on Cheating Black Market? Earlier this year, Chalkboard News highlighted how students can cheat on online classes and assignments using social media platforms and other new tools. But do social media platforms prohibit academic dishonesty? TikTok has clarified that videos promoting academic dishonesty violate its community guidelines and will be removed. Meta, which owns Instagram, did not respond to Chalkboard’s request for comment on its policies despite the proliferation of accounts offering to complete student’s work for a fee. 2024-01-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 458 cheatingonline courseonline testingsocial mediaInstagramDiscordhomework helpK-12 educationcheating black marketdistance learningsubscription serviceBrendan ClaryDan MckaylaJeremy Nunen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443660/poll-economy-squeezing-shapiros-popularity https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443660_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443660_video_v3.mp4 Poll: Economy Squeezing Shapiro’s Popularity Gov. Josh Shapiro still has a good favorability rating, but the public has started to give him less leeway, according to a new poll. A more negative view of the economy could be catching up to him. The Commonwealth Foundation released its latest quarterly survey on politics and economics as seen by Pennsylvanians, with more people less sure about Shapiro. 2024-01-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 692 PennsylvaniaJosh Shapiroapproval ratingeconomyleadershippolitical spherestate governmentstate politicsFranklin News FoundationAmerican taxpayernon-partisan newspolicy expertsschool safetyK through 12school voucher https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443661/biden-approval-rating-hits-new-low-at-34percent https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443661_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443661_video_v3.mp4 Biden Approval Rating Hits New Low at 34% President Joe Biden's approval rating has hit a new low on the eve of 2024, when the president will seek a second term in the White House, according to a new poll. Monmouth University on Monday released the poll, which show's Biden's approval rating has dropped to 34% approval, the lowest rating Monmouth has collected since Biden became president. The same poll shows Biden has 61% disapproval rating, the highest since Biden took office. 2024-01-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 610 Joe BidenBiden approval ratingMonmouth Universityeconomic issuesinflation2024 electionDonald TrumpDemocratic partyapproval ratingGaza stripIsraelUkraineCole McNeelyCasey Harpernews of the day https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443662/federal-judge-halts-californias-ban-on-permitted-concealed-carry-in-public https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443662_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443662_video_v3.mp4 Federal Judge Halts California’s Ban on Permitted Concealed Carry in Public A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against California’s wide-ranging ban on concealed carry users bringing their weapons to a number of public and private places ranging from public transit to parks, stadiums and banks. SB 2, passed in 2023, bans concealed carry permit holders in California from bringing their firearms to 26 places, including, hospitals, public transportation, places that sell liquor for on-site consumption, playgrounds, parks, casinos, stadiums, libraries, amusement parks, zoos, places of worship, and banks. In California, concealed carry applicants must undergo thorough background checks that include interviews, fingerprinting, reviews through multiple government databases, and pass a state-certified full-day handgun training program designed for concealed carry permit holders. 2024-01-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 445 concealed carrySecond AmendmentCalifornia LegislatureSB2Gun safetyFederal judgeUS Supreme CourtGavin NewsomGun LawsCalifornia in FocusKenneth Stupp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443663/california-republicans-urge-spending-cuts-as-state-faces-dollar68-billion-deficit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443663_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443663_video_v3.mp4 California Republicans Urge Spending Cuts as State Faces $68 Billion Deficit In response so the state’s looming $68 billion deficit, California Senate Republicans urged governor Gavin Newsom to make immediate changes to the ongoing year’s budget beyond the already-initiated budget freeze, claiming “Failing to act now will lead to increased instability in future budgets and impact the functions and services the state provides.” After the state’s nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office announced the state entered a recession in March 2023 and would experience a $26 billion revenue shortfall in the 2022-2023 fiscal year, it also estimated that, absent any changes to spending, the state is likely to face a $68 billion budget deficit for the upcoming 2024-2025 fiscal year currently being planned for. 2024-01-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 409 California budgetbudget deficitGavin NewsomCalifornia politicsstate governmenteconomic impactCalifornia in Focusbudget freezefederal fundingtaxpayer moneyThe Center SquareEliana KnoedlAmerica's Talking NetworkKenneth Schrupnational politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443664/last-minute-process-resulted-in-flawed-fentanyl-testing-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443664_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443664_video_v3.mp4 ‘Last Minute’ Process Resulted in ‘Flawed’ Fentanyl Testing Law A deluge of work that packed dozens of bills in the Pennsylvania General Assembly into a few days meant that legislators voted based on limited information. The result, some of them said, is that bad bills are now the law of the land. One example is Senate Bill 863 — Act 43 of 2023 — that gained. 2023-12-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 494 Cole McNeelyKristen SmithPennsylvaniaPennsylvania SenatePennsylvania General AssemblySenate bill 863fentanylxylazinefentanyl testing lawflawed lawlack of foresightstate governmentlegislation process https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443665/judge-orders-madigan-to-appear-in-court-in-corruption-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443665_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443665_video_v3.mp4 Judge Orders Madigan to Appear in Court in Corruption Case A federal judge wants to see all parties in his courtroom when he considers a motion to stay proceedings in the state's most high-profile corruption case. U.S. District Court Judge John Robert Blakey issued an order Wednesday for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to appear in court along with co-defendant Michael McClain, a former state lawmaker and close confidante of Madigan. The judge will consider the defendant's joint motion to stay proceedings at a hearing at 2 p.m. on Jan. 3 in Courtroom 1203. 2023-12-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Michael Madigancorruption caseIllinoiscorruptionFederal Courts ChicagoIllinois StatehouseEd BurkeMichael McClainIllinois in FocusGreg BishopBrett RowlandChicagoIllinois lawsJudge MadiganSupreme Court case https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443666/three-washington-groups-allegedly-ran-coordinated-intimidation-campaign-against-signature-drive https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443666_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443666_video_v3.mp4 Three Washington Groups Allegedly Ran ‘Coordinated Intimidation Campaign’ Against Signature Drive Let’s Go Washington has sent a cease-and-desist letter to three organizations it’s accused of illegally interfering with its signature gathering efforts for initiatives to be placed on the November 2024 ballot. The letter, written by former State Attorney General Rob McKenna, accuses Fuse Washington, SEIU 775 and Washington D.C.-based Fieldworks of engaging in “a coordinated intimidation campaign against contractors for our client, Let’s Go Washington, and voters, to disrupt and prevent the collection of voter signatures for several initiative petitions in Washington.” 2023-12-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Intimidation CampaignSignature DriveCease And DesistSignature GatheringWashingtonPolice InvolvementCampaign TacticsFuse WashingtonSEIU 775FieldworksRob McKennaLet’s Go WashingtonMisdemeanor CrimeWashington in FocusVoter Intimidation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443667/colorado-supreme-court-bans-trump-from-2024-ballot https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443667_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443667_video_v3.mp4 Colorado Supreme Court Bans Trump From 2024 Ballot The Colorado state Supreme Court voted 3-4 Tuesday to block former President Donald Trump from receiving votes on the 2024 presidential ballot, saying he is disqualified because he “engaged in an insurrection,” a reference to his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol protests gone awry. The majority opinion acknowledged the U.S. Supreme Court could weigh in, and as a result postponed the effect of its ruling until Jan. 4, giving the court about two weeks. The Colorado secretary of state has until Jan. 5 to certify the 2024 ballot. 2023-12-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 673 Colorado Supreme CourtDonald Trump2024 electionelection ballotRepublican PrimaryPolitical analysisState governmentJoe BidenRon DeSantisAmerica in Focusthecentralsquare.comRepublican primary2016 electionMar-a-Lago raidFranklin News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443668/madison-democrat-pitches-statewide-office-of-violence-prevention https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443668_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443668_video_v3.mp4 Madison Democrat Pitches Statewide Office of Violence Prevention There is a plan at the Wisconsin Capitol to create a new statewide Office of Violence Prevention. Rep. Shelia Stubbs, D-Madison, wants to set-up the new office in the state’s Department of Health Services. Milwaukee and Madison are both seeing increases in crime, including violent crime. Milwaukee set records for homicides in 2020, 2021 and 2022. 2023-12-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 609 Office of Violence PreventionState Rep Sheila Stubbsviolence preventionstatewide officeWisconsin politicsMilwaukeeMadisonmass shootingRepublican legislatureViolence PreventionWisconsin in FocuscrimeDepartment of Health Servicesincreases in crimehomicides https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443669/east-lansing-to-pay-dollar825k-for-violating-farmers-free-speech https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443669_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443669_video_v3.mp4 East Lansing to Pay $825K for Violating Farmer’s Free Speech When the city of East Lansing excluded someone from a farmer’s market because of his religious beliefs, they violated his right to free speech and freedom of religion. The exclusion of Country Mill Farms owner Stephen Tennes from the farmers market because he refused to play host to same-sex wedding ceremonies at his farm, detailed in a 2017 lawsuit, will cost East Lansing $825,000 in damages and attorney fees. U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan Judge Paul Maloney said the city can enforce vendor guidelines against Tennes but can’t ban him from participating in the farmer’s market because of his religious beliefs on same-sex marriages. 2023-12-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 235 East Lansingfarmers marketfree speechreligious beliefsStephen TennesCountry Mill FarmsPaul MaloneyAlliance Defending Freedomlawsuitsame-sex marriagevendor guidelines https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443670/audits-many-state-uw-offices-empty-as-employees-work-from-home https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443670_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443670_video_v3.mp4 Audits: Many State, UW Offices Empty as Employees Work From Home A pair of Republican lawmakers are promising to hold hearings into why so many state and University of Wisconsin workers aren’t in their offices. A pair of audits from the Legislative Audit Bureau looked at telework and office space trends. Auditors found that nearly 20% of state employees are allowed to work from home, some as many as five days a week. That number jumps to more than 30% of UW workers who do not have to come into an office each day. 2023-12-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 595 Wisconsinwork from homegovernment employeesUniversity of WisconsinState Governmentgovernment savingsoffice spacereal estatetax rolesemployee retentionCOVID-19 pandemicstate patrolBen YountJD Davidson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443671/whitmer-signs-dollar625m-supplemental-wiping-school-debt-funding-colleges https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443671_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443671_video_v3.mp4 Whitmer Signs $625M Supplemental Wiping School Debt, Funding Colleges Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed $625M of supplemental bills clearing some school debt, funding colleges and universities and her secondary education department. Whitmer signed House Bill 4292 and Senate Bill 174 to fund capital outlay projects from the Fiscal Year 2024 state budget, which was a record $82 billion. 2023-12-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 211 Gretchen WhitmerMichiganMichigan budgetSchool fundingSchool debtCollege fundingEducation budgetMichigan legislatureeducation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443672/end-of-year-economic-data-to-look-out-for https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443672_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443672_video_v3.mp4 End of Year Economic Data to Look Out For Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss what end of year economic data to look out for on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-12-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 841 economic data2024 forecasthousing marketinterest ratesinflation ratesFederal Reservemortgage ratesnew home salesexisting home salesChris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday EconomicsUS economyPCE price indexlabor market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443673/disgusting-adl-chief-condemns-schools-deal-to-buy-silence-on-antisemitism https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443673_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443673_video_v3.mp4 ‘Disgusting’: ADL Chief Condemns School’s Deal to Buy Silence on Antisemitism The parent of a student who faced persistent antisemitism at a Westport, Connecticut school says administrators tried to silence him and his family through the terms of a settlement. Andrew Goldberg, the parent of a middle-school student at Westport Public Schools, said in an opinion piece in Newsweek last week that administrators offered to pay for a year’s worth of tuition at a private school if he and his family would never talk about what led up to the settlement. The school’s attempt to sweep the incidents under the rug received pointed criticism from Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League. 2023-12-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 434 antisemitismAndrew GoldbergWestport Connecticutschool settlementJonathan GreenblattAnti-Defamation LeagueSchoolJewish studentsDiversityInclusionFranklin NewsEducation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443674/chicago-school-board-says-choice-system-perpetuates-racism https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443674_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443674_video_v3.mp4 Chicago School Board Says Choice System Perpetuates Racism The Chicago Public School Board of Education isn’t planning on shutting down charter schools in the city yet, but is poised to direct money away from those schools between 2025 and 2029 in a broader effort to move away from ranking schools against each other. The board adopted the resolution in a unanimous vote on Thursday during its regular meeting, signaling the districts “transition away from privatization.” Board members said school choice pits schools and students against each other and said the district would reimagine the system to promote equity. Advocates and students of charter schools in the city spoke to the board, highlighting the impact charter schools have had for those in the city seeking a high-quality or specialized education. 2023-12-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 490 Chicago public schoolsschool choiceeducationChicago schoolseducation newsstate fundingcharter schoolElizabeth Todd-BrelandJanice JacksonBrendan Claryfacility costschool spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443675/how-will-housing-impact-the-2024-election https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443675_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443675_video_v3.mp4 How Will Housing Impact the 2024 Election? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss how the cost of housing will play into the presidential election in 2024 on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-12-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 689 2024 Electionhousing affordabilityhousing marketinterest rateseconomic growthJoe Bideneconomic policyvoter approval ratingconsumer priceslabor marketimmigration policybuilder sentimentEveryday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443676/legislators-seek-to-utilize-non-citizens-for-military-and-police-despite-pushback https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443676_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443676_video_v3.mp4 Legislators Seek to Utilize Non-Citizens for Military and Police Despite Pushback Gov. J.B. Pritzker has already signed a law to allow certain non-citizens to become police officers in Illinois. Now, the state's two U.S. senators want the same for the U.S. military. Many Republicans are opposed to the idea. House Bill 3751, allowing certain non-citizens with work permits or who are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival recipients to be police officers, passed the Illinois General Assembly with bipartisan support during the spring session. The measure had the backing of the Fraternal Order of Police. 2023-12-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisMigrantsMilitary ServicePolice ServiceNon-citizensMilitaryPoliceJB PritzkerTammy DuckworthGun BanChicagoLegislatorsGun LawsSouthern BorderRepublicans https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443677/inslees-proposed-supplemental-budget-adds-dollar2-billion-in-spending https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443677_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443677_video_v3.mp4 Inslee’s Proposed Supplemental Budget Adds $2 Billion in Spending Less than a month from the start of the next legislative session, Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday afternoon released his 2024 supplemental budget proposal. The governor’s supplemental budget would add $2 billion in spending to the $69.8 billion operating budget the Legislature passed during this year’s session. “There are some numbers attached to it, but the numbers aren’t important,” Inslee said at a press conference announcing his supplemental budget. “What’s important are the lives. There’s a lot of lives that are going to be improved because of the proposals that we are making.” 2023-12-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Washington stateJay Insleebudget proposalhomelessness spendingtax reliefparental rightseducation materialpolice pursuitsviolent crimesHomelessness FundingState AuditHousing ShortageHomeless ServicesLocal Governmentclimate change https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443678/appalling-abortion-advocacy-groups-received-nearly-dollar2b-in-taxpayer-money https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443678_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443678_video_v3.mp4 ‘Appalling’: Abortion Advocacy Groups Received Nearly $2B in Taxpayer Money Abortion-providing groups received $1.89 billion in taxpayer money from fiscal years 2019 to 2021, a newly released federal watchdog report shows. The Government Accountability Office, a federal agency, conducted the report at lawmakers' request, showing that Planned Parenthood received the lion's share, taking in $1.78 billion in those years. Planned Parenthood is estimated to have performed more than one million abortions during that time. 2023-12-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 574 abortionPlanned Parenthoodtaxpayer moneyGovernment Accountability OfficeJoe Bidennational debtabortion rateAmerica in FocusFranklin News FoundationCenter SquareCasey HarperPPP loan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443679/federal-reserve-to-cut-interest-rates-in-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443679_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443679_video_v3.mp4 Federal Reserve to Cut Interest Rates in 2024? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the idea of the Fed lowering interest rates in 2024 on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-12-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 833 Federal Reserveinterest ratesInflation2024 rate cutseconomic activitybond marketbond priceselection yeareconomic projectionsmarket reactiondisinflationfinancial wealthOrophe DivounguyChris Krugmarket exuberance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443680/california-lawmakers-urge-study-of-lower-prosecution-thresholds-for-retail-theft https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443680_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443680_video_v3.mp4 California Lawmakers Urge Study of Lower Prosecution Thresholds for Retail Theft California Republican legislators are urging the nonpartisan Little Hoover Commission to analyze retail theft and how Proposition 47, which largely decriminalized drug use and reduces theft under $950, even for serial offenders, to a misdemeanor, impacts retail theft, and recommend policy solutions. According to the Council on Criminal Justice, reported shoplifting increased 61% from 2019 through 2023 in Los Angeles. While the LHC is already holding hearings on retail theft, the Republican letter demands that Prop 47 and what they claim are decreases in reporting of theft due to lack of consequences for criminals be considered in the commission’s analysis. 2023-12-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 470 retail theftCaliforniaproposition 47Little Hoover Commissionlaw enforcementorganized crimecriminal sentencingGavin NewsomRoger NielloCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443681/house-votes-to-back-impeachment-inquiry-into-president-joe-biden https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443681_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443681_video_v3.mp4 House Votes to Back Impeachment Inquiry Into President Joe Biden The U.S. House of Representatives voted 221 to 212 Wednesday to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, who faces allegations that he personally benefited from and lied about his son's overseas business dealings, which raked in millions of dollars. This vote was not a vote to impeach the president, only to formalize the impeachment inquiry which has been gathering and releasing evidence for months. 2023-12-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 554 Joe BidenHunter Bidenimpeachment inquirycongressional subpoenaoverseas business dealingsRepublicansDemocratstax chargesDan McalebCasey HarperDonald TrumpState racesPresidential candidate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443682/pennsylvania-911-cell-phone-fee-raised https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443682_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443682_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania 911 Cell Phone Fee Raised Pennsylvania’s phone surcharge for 911 services will soon increase, bringing in an estimated $60 million more for the state’s emergency safety net. Worked into Act 34 and passed Wednesday night, the current $1.65 surcharge was set to expire in January. Under the new law, that surcharge will extend until February 29, 2024 until increasing to $1.95 until it expires January 31, 2026. 2023-12-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 299 Pennsylvania911 servicesCell phone surchargeAct 34Anthony HennenEmergency servicesJosh ShapiroState FundingLegislative budgetCounty property taxes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443683/california-laws-let-professional-tenants-avoid-rent-punt-costs-to-owners https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443683_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443683_video_v3.mp4 California Laws Let ‘Professional Tenants’ Avoid Rent, Punt Costs to Owners A “professional tenant” in Los Angeles with four evictions over 12 years who was finally evicted from her apartment after accumulating over $100,000 in unpaid rent and driving the landlord to engage in 9 months of litigation, highlighting the current balance of tenant-owner relations in California. When one roommate in a three-bedroom apartment in Santa Monica 10 blocks from the beach departed, the remaining tenants took to Craigslist to find a third roommate without having the individual vetted and approved by their landlord. This new tenant paid for the first month’s rent and security deposit, then never paid another penny, driving out the other two tenants with her “very rude” behavior, leaving her as the only occupant as she accumulated over $100,000 in unpaid rent, filling up the entire apartment with her possessions, from high-end groceries to heaps of clothes. 2023-12-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 392 David MastioKenneth Schruppeviction lawCaliforniarent controltenant lawCalifornia in Focustenant lawsrental property valuesCenter Squarestate governmenttaxpayer money https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443684/arrests-made-for-alleged-home-invasions-dollar200k-retail-fraud https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443684_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443684_video_v3.mp4 Arrests Made for Alleged Home Invasions, $200K Retail Fraud Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced arrests from two investigations into alleged criminal rings operating in the metro-Detroit area. Three Chilean nationals -Jeremy Martinez, 19, Ignacio Ruiz-Saldias, 29, and Tamara Ruiz-Saldias, 36, allegedly targeted expensive homes in Oakland, Wayne, and Kent Counties. They each face eight counts of second-degree home invasion, a 15-year felony, and one count of conducting a criminal enterprise. 2023-12-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 203 Dana NesselMichiganDetroitHome InvasionRetail FraudCriminal EnterpriseOakland CountyWayne CountyKent Countyarrests https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443685/critics-question-need-for-monday-ballot-count-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443685_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443685_video_v3.mp4 Critics Question Need for Monday Ballot Count Law Not everyone is on board with the plan to start counting absentee ballots before election day in Wisconsin. Critics lined up Tuesday to press lawmakers not to approve the so-called Monday count legislation. Another election reform proposal came up this week before the Senate Committee on Elections. They heard a plan to introduce ranked choice voting in the state, which was criticized by many Republicans. 2023-12-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 603 Wisconsin in Focuselection lawsabsentee ballotsWisconsin politicsCenter Squareranked-choice votingelection integrityWisconsin electionsvoter fraudcampaign processJd DavidsonBen YountJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443686/despite-concerns-dollar290-electric-vehicle-fee-proposal-advances https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443686_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443686_video_v3.mp4 Despite Concerns, $290 Electric Vehicle Fee Proposal Advances Although a bill that creates an electric vehicle fee in Pennsylvania cleared a House committee on Monday, it’s unlikely to pass in its current form. Senate Bill 656, sponsored by Sen. Greg Rothman, R-New Bloomfield, would replace the alternative fuel tax with a $290 EV fee paid at the time of vehicle registration. Owners would also have the option of enrolling in a monthly payment plan. 2023-12-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 309 PennsylvaniaElectric VehicleGas TaxAnthony HennenKristen SmithSenator Greg RothmanEd NeilsonSenate Bill 656Franklin TodayDonate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443687/evers-wisconsin-democrats-slam-uw-regents-second-vote-on-dei-deal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443687_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443687_video_v3.mp4 Evers, Wisconsin Democrats Slam UW Regents’ Second Vote on DEI Deal Democrats at the Wisconsin Capitol are furious with Republican lawmakers after Universities of Wisconsin regents voted to accept the deal that will roll back some diversity, equity and inclusion jobs. Regents voted Wednesday night to accept the deal that repurposes a little more than 40 DEI administrators in exchange for $800 million for UW pay raises, a new engineering building on the Madison campus and millions more in other university needs. Gov. Tony Evers said regents were essentially forced to take the deal. 2023-12-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 666 WisconsinUW RegentsDEI dealTony EversWisconsin universityUniversity of WisconsinRobin VosJay RothmanUW MadisonState governmentLegislatureCenter Squaretaxpayer moneyFranklin News FoundationWisconsin in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443688/michigan-offers-scout-motors-dollar10m-grant-for-novi-facility https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443688_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443688_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Offers Scout Motors $10M Grant for Novi Facility Michigan will give a nearly 2-year-old company a $10 million Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant to support a facility for Scout Motors expected to employ 200 people. Scout Motors, a Volkswagen-backed, independent American auto manufacturer headquartered in Virginia, is establishing a new research and development facility in Novi with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. 2023-12-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 269 MichiganScout MotorsGretchen WhitmerMichigan Strategic FundBusiness Development ProgramElectric VehiclesVolkswagenNoviScott KeoghQuentin MesserDebbie Dingell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443689/the-feds-commitment-to-2percent-inflation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443689_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443689_video_v3.mp4 The Fed's Commitment to 2% Inflation Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the Fed's aim for two percent inflation on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-12-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 806 2% InflationFederal ReserveinflationFederal Open Market Committeeinterest ratesfiscal policywage growthprice growthsoft landingChris KrugDr. Orphe DivounguyEveryday Economicsdisinflationcorporate taxesshareholders https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443690/the-economic-doom-charlatans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443690_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443690_video_v3.mp4 The Economic 'Doom Charlatans' Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss 'doomsday economists' on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-12-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 474 Everyday Economicseconomic forecastsdoom charlatanslabor marketunemployment ratefinancial worldOrphe DivounguyChris Krugjob marketAmerican economygovernment sectortech sector https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443691/dept-of-eds-controversial-transgender-athlete-rule-expected-in-march https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443691_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443691_video_v3.mp4 Dept. of Ed’s Controversial Transgender Athlete Rule Expected in March Finalization of the Department of Education’s Title IX ruling that would strike down statewide prohibitions on transgender athletes participating in a sport that matched their identity is expected to occur next year. An updated page on the Office of Management and Budget says final action on the federal government's rule on how transgender students can play on sports teams that match their gender identity is expected in March, months after it was initially anticipated in October. As Chalkboard reported last week, the Department said the finalization was delayed because of the large number of comments on the notice of proposed rulemaking and that it is working “overtime” to get through the comments. 2023-12-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 516 transgender athleteTitle IXUS Department of EducationBiden Administrationtransgender athleteslegal challengesSupreme Courttitle nine changeEducation in FocusChalkboard NewsFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443692/government-watchdog-estimates-dollar26-billion-revenue-shortfall-as-california-enters-recession https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443692_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443692_video_v3.mp4 Government Watchdog Estimates $26 Billion Revenue Shortfall as California Enters Recession The California Legislative Analyst’s Office estimates the state will have a $26 billion revenue shortfall for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and announced the state entered into a recession in March of 2023. State Republicans blame Newsom and California Democrats for nearly doubling the state’s budget over the last six years and called for reductions in government programs to protect critical government functions from severe budget cuts. The LAO estimates that if spending remains unchanged, the state is likely to have a $26 billion shortfall for 2022-2023, $19.1 billion for 2023-2024, and $13.3 billion for 2024-2025, totaling a $58 billion shortfall over the next three years. 2023-12-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 517 California Budgetrevenue shortfallCalifornia recessionGovernor Newsomgovernment spendingeconomic strugglesThe Center SquareCalifornia in Focuseducation cutsunemployment insurancepayroll taxestaxing capital gainshigh interest ratesDavid MastioKenneth Schrupp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443693/judge-strikes-down-wisconsin-abortion-law-da-promises-quick-appeal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443693_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443693_video_v3.mp4 Judge Strikes Down Wisconsin Abortion Law, DA Promises Quick Appeal A judge says Wisconsin’s near total ban on abortions does not apply to consensual abortions. Dane County Judge Diane Schlipper last week ruled the 1849 law that bans almost all abortions in the state only applies to people who intentionally kill a baby, what she called feticide. Schlipper said the law does not apply when a woman agrees to end her pregnancy. The Sheboygan County district attorney is promising a quick appeal, saying the state’s 1849 abortion law is perfectly clear. 2023-12-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 526 Wisconsin abortion lawDane County Judge1849 lawRoe v WadeDiane SchlipperWisconsinabortion lawSupreme Courtabortion accessFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443694/international-test-underscores-us-academic-declines https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443694_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443694_video_v3.mp4 International Test Underscores U.S. Academic Declines The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's (OECD) Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) scores show U.S. students scored significantly worse on math than in 2018 and declines in all subjects. It also found that increased spending had less to do with student outcomes than how the funds are used. PISA also noted that lower math test scores were associated with lower parental involvment. 2023-12-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 573 student performanceacademic declinesmath scoresPISAK-12 educationparental involvementschool systemEducation in FocusChalkboard NewsDan MccalebBrennan ClaryFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443695/evers-signs-brewer-ballpark-funding-plan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443695_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443695_video_v3.mp4 Evers Signs Brewer Ballpark Funding Plan Wisconsin taxpayers are officially on the hook for $500 million for the Milwaukee Brewers’ ballpark. Gov. Tony Evers last week signed the ballpark funding plan. Evers high-fived the Brewers’ racing sausages after he signed the deal. The public funding package means $366 million from state taxpayers and $135 million from taxpayers in Milwaukee and Milwaukee County will be earmarked for American Family Field over the next 27 years. 2023-12-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 517 Tony EversMilwaukee BrewersBrewers BallparkAmerican Family FieldWisconsin taxpayerFunding PlanPublic InvestmentMilwaukeeTax BreaksEvers SignsGreen Bay PackersStock SaleDan McalebBenjamin YountFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443696/pro-palestine-protest-drives-california-governor-to-move-tree-lighting-online https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443696_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443696_video_v3.mp4 Pro-Palestine Protest Drives California Governor to Move Tree Lighting Online Planned pro-Palestine protests attended by an estimated two hundred people appear to have driven California governor Gavin Newsom to hold the state capitol’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony online, highlighting a growing divide between moderate, pro-Israel Democrats and pro-Palestine progressives. Further demonstrating this divide, following the Oakland teachers union’ statement of solidarity with Palestine, condemnation of Israel, and promise by some to hold a pro-Palestine “teach-in” on Dec. 6, Oakland Unified's superintendent has come out against the proposed action. 2023-12-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 367 Palestine protestsCalifornia politicsGavin NewsomChristmas tree lightingCalifornia DemocratsIsraelCenter SquareCalifornia in FocusDavid MastioKenneth SchruppBenjamin NetanyahuFranklin News FoundationStraight news journalism https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443697/illinois-asks-supreme-court-to-deny-injunction-in-gun-ban-challenge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443697_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443697_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Asks Supreme Court to Deny Injunction in Gun Ban Challenge With the Jan. 1 deadline to register banned firearms approaching, Illinois has responded to a challenge of its gun and magazine ban in the U.S. Supreme Court. Meanwhile, a separate gun ban challenge at the nation’s high court has been forwarded to the full court’s conference next month. Illinois enacted a ban on more than 170 semi-automatic firearms and magazines over certain capacities on Jan. 10. The law also requires those with grandfathered firearms now banned to register them with Illinois State Police by Jan. 1. Failure to comply could lead to felony charges. ISP's second notice emergency rules for the registry were filed this week to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. 2023-12-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinoisgun banSupreme Courtgun registryJB Pritzkerstate policesemi-automatic firearmsIllinois gun banDick DurbinMarsha BlackburnGreg Bishopmigrant crisisChicagoWashington D.C.Greg Abbott https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443698/scotus-reviews-washington-couples-income-tax-suit-some-say-could-nullify-tax-code https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443698_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443698_video_v3.mp4 SCOTUS Reviews Washington Couples’ Income Tax Suit Some Say Could Nullify Tax Code While the U.S. Supreme Court has yet to announce whether it will take up a case regarding whether or not a Washington state capital gains tax is an income tax, it is currently reviewing the legality of a federal tax that poses its own legal challenge. The lawsuit filed by a Washington couple disputes whether they owe $15,000 under a one-time tax enacted in 2017 that applies to the earnings of U.S. residents who generated income from shares in foreign companies. 2023-12-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 559 capital gains taxincome taxtax codesupreme courtWashingtoncouple income taxfederal courtsixteenth amendmentwealth taxforeign companiesTJ MartinellCole McNeeleyThe Center SquareTrump taxWashington in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443699/desantis-trump-is-too-old-to-be-president https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443699_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443699_video_v3.mp4 DeSantis: Trump Is Too Old to Be President Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis attacked former President Donald Trump’s age and sparred with former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie over Trump’s mental fitness to be president during the Republican primary debate at the University of Alabama on Wednesday night. The remarks came after DeSantis was asked about previous comments in which he said Trump has “lost the zip on his fast ball” and whether that meant he was questioning Trump’s mental fitness. 2023-12-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 624 GOP debateVivek RamaswamyNikki HaleyRon DesantisDonald TrumpelectionindictmentsAmerica in FocusAmerican Taxpayerdonatecontent support https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443700/us-national-debt-surpasses-dollar100k-per-person https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443700_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443700_video_v3.mp4 U.S. National Debt Surpasses $100K per Person The rapidly growing debt of the U.S. federal government has hit another milestone, topping more than $100,000 per person. While the U.S. population and the U.S. national debt are large numbers that are difficult to calculate, the rough debt estimate and rough population estimate end up at about $100,000 of federal debt per person in the U.S. 2023-12-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 496 national debtfederal debtbudget deficitCenter SquareDebt Clockinterest paymentsfederal governmentdeficit spendingsocial securityRepublican debateDan McAlebCasey HarperFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443701/us-added-more-jobs-in-november https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443701_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443701_video_v3.mp4 U.S. Added More Jobs in November Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the November jobs report as the U.S. added more jobs on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-12-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 517 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyjob reportlabor forceEveryday Economicswage growthunemployment rateUS economyjob growtheconomic forecastingrecessioneconomic indicatorsFederal Reserve Rate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443702/hunter-biden-hit-with-new-tax-related-indictment-in-california https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443702_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443702_video_v3.mp4 Hunter Biden Hit With New Tax-Related Indictment in California President Joe Biden's son, Hunter, is facing new charges. Federal prosecutors released a 56-page indictment late Thursday. The indictment unsealed in the Central District of California alleges Biden failed to file and pay taxes, evaded an assessment and filed false or fraudulent tax returns. The indictment alleges Biden attempted to dodge paying taxes of at least $1.4 million from 2016 through 2019. The new indictment contains nine charges, including lying about the taxes he eventually filed in 2018 to significantly reduce what he owed. 2023-12-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 574 Hunter BidenJoe Bidentax evasionfraudulent tax returnstax indictmentCaliforniaCenter SquareJames ComerHouse Oversight CommitteeChinese company https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443703/govs-office-downplays-former-state-economists-claim-of-pressure-to-lie-about-gas-prices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443703_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443703_video_v3.mp4 Gov’s Office Downplays Former State Economist’s Claim of Pressure to Lie About Gas Prices The Governor’s Office has “ascertained a few very preliminary, tentative findings” regarding a former state economist who says he had to resign after suffering retaliation for his analysis that Washington’s cap-and-trade policy would significantly increase gas prices. Under the Climate Commitment Act of 2021, emitters are required to obtain “emissions allowances” equal to their covered greenhouse gas emissions at quarterly auctions hosted by the Department of Ecology. 2023-12-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 588 Washington in FocusScott Smithgas pricesstate economistCenter SquareClimate Commitment ActWashington statePrice projectionGovernor's officeCarbon AuctionBallot initiativecarbon auction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443704/washington-businesses-sue-epa-over-impossible-water-standards https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443704_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443704_video_v3.mp4 Washington Businesses Sue EPA Over ‘Impossible’ Water Standards The Association of Washington Business is leading a lawsuit against the federal Environmental Protection Agency, contending it has imposed water quality standards on Washington state that are “impossible” to achieve, conflict with the agency’s own guidance, and have no basis in “real-world data.” AWB filed its complaint Monday in U.S. District Court in the District of Columbia. Plaintiffs also include the Northwest Pulp & Paper Association, the American Forest & Paper Association, Greater Spokane Inc., and Food Northwest, a food processing trade association. 2023-12-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 413 Washington in FocusEnvironmental Protection Agencywater standardsClean Water ActWashington Statelawsuitfish consumptionEPAWater StandardsLawsuitWashington Businesses https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443705/roof-damage-delays-2024-legislative-work https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443705_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443705_video_v3.mp4 Roof Damage Delays 2024 Legislative Work A leaky roof at the Pennsylvania Capitol building means House lawmakers won’t cast their first votes of 2024 until March 18. According to an internal memo circulated to legislators and shared with The Center Square, a severe water leak on the top floor of the building damaged areas just above the House chamber. Workers need to erect scaffolding to assess the damage and make any necessary repairs. 2023-12-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 303 PennsylvaniaPennsylvania CapitolRoof LeakHouse LawmakersLegislative WorkAnthony HinnenKristen Smith https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443706/opioid-trust-transparency-questioned-after-accounting-firm-choice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443706_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443706_video_v3.mp4 Opioid Trust Transparency Questioned After Accounting Firm Choice The Pennsylvania opioid trust recently chose an accounting firm to steward the money dedicated to assuaging the impact of drugs and addiction in the commonwealth. Some of the trust’s board members, though, voiced concern over how the firm, Pennsylvania-based Maher Duessel, got chosen. 2023-12-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 336 PennsylvaniaOpioid Trustaccounting firmaccounting servicesGreg Rothmandrug addictionFranklin NewsK-12 educationschool safetynewsAmerican taxpayers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443707/walker-ending-act-10-would-give-wisconsin-schools-back-to-union-bosses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443707_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443707_video_v3.mp4 Walker: Ending Act 10 Would Give Wisconsin Schools Back to Union Bosses The man who signed Act 10 into law is predicting an expensive turnaround if the Wisconsin Supreme Court overturns it. Former Gov. Scott Walker was a guest on Madison television over the weekend. He told Channel 3000’s For the Record that ending Act 10 would weaken voters, parents and communities, and give more power to Wisconsin’s public sector unions. 2023-12-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 554 WisconsinAct 10Scott WalkerTeacher's unionUnion contractsWisconsin lawteacher payteacher unionsinflation ratesChris LarsonRobin VosBenjamin YoutzFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443708/farmer-sues-comstock-township-over-zoning-dispute-citations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443708_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443708_video_v3.mp4 Farmer Sues Comstock Township Over Zoning Dispute, Citations A farmer who co-owns Soil Friends Hard Cider Co. is suing Comstock Township alleging constitutional and civil rights violations after local officials shut down a new barn “instrumental” to its business. The local government shut down the 22-acre farm during peak season for selling Christmas trees, pumpkins, squash and hard cider “with no warning and no chance for correction,” co-owner Ben Martin told The Center Square in a phone interview. The 12-count complaint filed in the United States Western District of Michigan against Comstock Township alleges First Amendment retaliation, violation of due process, regulatory takings, civil conspiracy, defamation, violation of Michigan’s Open Meetings Act, violations of due process, unconstitutional conditions, conspiracy to interfere with civil rights, tortious interference with a business relationship, intentional infliction of emotional distress under state law, state law preemption by Michigan Liquor Control code and state law preemption by Michigan Right to Farm Act. 2023-12-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 267 LawsuitComstock TownshipBen MartinSoil FriendsMichigan newsZoning disputeCivil rights violationMichigan Right to Farm Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443709/republicans-enbridge-celebrate-line-5-ruling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443709_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443709_video_v3.mp4 Republicans, Enbridge Celebrate Line 5 Ruling After the Michigan Public Service Commission approved the permit for Enbridge Energy to move the Line 5 oil pipeline into an underground tunnel, Republicans welcomed the decision. The MPSC found “there is a public need for Line 5 products and a public need for the replacement project to protect the resources of the Great Lakes.” Enbridge’s Line 5, a 645-mile oil pipeline, runs 4.5 miles across the lakebed of the Straits of Mackinac that connect Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. 2023-12-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 211 RepublicansEnbridgeLine 5MichiganMichigan Public Service Commissionoil pipelineStraits of MackinacLake MichiganLake Huronoil transport https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443710/consumers-are-spending-out-of-their-savings https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443710_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443710_video_v3.mp4 Consumers Are Spending Out of Their Savings Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the current state of the economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-12-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 561 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyconsumer spendingsavings rateinflationeconomic analysisGDP numberseconomic indicatorsgas pricesinternational traveltravel accommodationpandemic savingsunemployment ratecorporate profits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443711/are-new-york-citys-classes-too-full-teachers-union-school-district-clash https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443711_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443711_video_v3.mp4 Are New York City’s Classes Too Full? Teachers Union, School District Clash A debate over whether New York City’s classrooms are overcrowded is mounting between the city’s teachers union and the public school system. The United Federation of Teachers says hundreds of thousands of students are subjected to overcrowded classes, while the New York City Public Schools says it is in compliance with the law. A recent survey from the city’s teachers union asserted that over 300,000 students who attend Title I schools in the city are in overcrowded classrooms that are out of compliance with a state law that limits class sizes. 2023-12-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 509 Education in Focusclass sizeteachers unionNew York Cityschool fundingstate lawTitle one schoolsfunding modelteacher's unionproperty taxesequitable policyschool budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443712/dept-of-ed-working-overtime-on-controversial-transgender-athlete-rules https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443712_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443712_video_v3.mp4 Dept. of Ed Working ‘Overtime’ on Controversial Transgender Athlete Rules For schools and institutions of higher learning waiting for the Department of Education’s final action on a rule governing eligibility for transgender students on sports teams to be finalized, more patience is required. Initially expected in October, the Department of Education’s forthcoming rule on transgender athletes on sports teams has been delayed as the agency sifts through thousands of comments from the public, according to a spokesperson. The department’s changes would overrule statewide laws prohibiting transgender athletes from participating in sports that align with their gender identity and replace them with criteria for schools and institutions to use on an individual basis. 2023-12-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 528 transgender athletesTitle IXDepartment of Educationsports regulationsgender identitytransgender athlete rulesK-12 EducationEducation in Focusfairnessgirls sportsbiological malessafetyDan McKelvyBrennan Clancytransgender https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443713/federal-website-tracking-taxpayer-funded-union-work-disappears https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443713_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443713_video_v3.mp4 Federal Website Tracking Taxpayer-Funded Union Work Disappears The Biden administration is under fire after a website to help keep federal funding of union work transparent disappeared. The federal site in question tracks what is called “official time,” a term for when taxpayer-funded federal employees use part of their work hours to work on behalf of a public union. The Freedom Foundation, a nonprofit group that works on these issues, released a report on the Biden administration change. The tracking site was on the Office of Personnel Management’s website since 2013, but appears to have been taken down over the summer. 2023-12-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 360 federal websiteunion workBiden administrationtaxpayer moneyunionCenter Squaretransparency websitetracking politicsstate government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443714/newsom-claims-homelessness-progress-republicans-say-hes-playing-hot-potato https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443714_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443714_video_v3.mp4 Newsom Claims Homelessness Progress, Republicans Say He’s Playing ‘Hot Potato' As California governor Gavin Newsom claims to have cleaned up 5,679 homeless encampments from state property, Republicans wait for the results of a 5,000 hour audit of the state’s homelessness programs, and point to rising homelessness and their observation homeless populations are merely being shuffled as a “political hot potato” instead of getting off the streets. Newsom’s announcement emphasized the counted encampments were from “state right-of-way,” and conducted by CalTrans at state highway sites. 2023-12-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 419 Gavin NewsomhomelessnessCaliforniahomeless encampmentshomelessness problemhomelessness solutionsCalifornia legislatureDavid MastioKenneth Schruppphysical healthmental healthsubstance abuseCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443715/wisconsin-congressman-warns-of-possible-chinese-port-spying https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443715_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443715_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Congressman Warns of Possible Chinese Port Spying A Wisconsin congressman is warning about possible Chinese spying at the nation’s ports. Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher, who leads the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, said his committee is looking into whether the Chinese are using giant port cranes to spy. Gallagher said the Department of Homeland Security is looking into possible vulnerabilities at the nation’s seaports, including whether the CCP is monitoring activity. 2023-12-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 429 Mike GallagherChinese spyingport cranesHouse Select CommitteeHomeland SecurityWisconsin in FocusDan McCalebBenjamin YountBiden administrationSupply ChainRaj KrishnamoorthiTikTokstate government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443716/tukwila-encampment-grows-to-338-asylum-seekers-including-97-children https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443716_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443716_video_v3.mp4 Tukwila Encampment Grows to 338 Asylum Seekers, Including 97 Children Despite issuing a state of emergency to address a large encampment of asylum seekers in Tukwila, the number of asylees has continued to increase. Tukwila Mayor Allan Ekberg originally issued a state of emergency last month when the original estimate of the number of asylum seekers living at the Riverton Park United Methodist Church was more than 200 people. 2023-12-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 322 Asylum seekersTukwilaState of emergencyKing County WashingtonRiverton Park United Methodist Churchhomeless encampmentpolitical transparencytaxpayer moneygovernment accountabilityCenter SquareWashington in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443717/biden-rule-takes-lunch-money-from-schools-that-reject-progressive-gender-sexuality-agenda https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443717_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443717_video_v3.mp4 Biden Rule Takes Lunch Money From Schools That Reject Progressive Gender, Sexuality Agenda A new Biden administration rule forces schools to comply with progressive ideology on gender and sexuality or risk losing the federal aid for free and reduced-price school lunches. Legal observers say this is just the first in a slew of new rules on the horizon tying federal education funding to far-left policies on gender and sexuality. 2023-12-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 568 Biden Administrationschool lunch fundingprogressive ideologygender policiessexuality policiesTitle IXJoe Bidenschool lunchDepartment of Educationgender rulessex ruleslower income studentsfree lunch programreduced lunch programDepartment of Agriculture https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443718/report-wisconsin-truancy-rates-soar-in-past-decade https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443718_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443718_video_v3.mp4 Report: Wisconsin Truancy Rates Soar in Past Decade Many children in Wisconsin schools have not returned to class since the COVID outbreak. A new report from the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty looks at the spike in chronic absenteeism, particularly since the start of the 2020 school year. The report shows truancy rates in Wisconsin public schools have more than doubled since 2012. 2023-12-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 591 WisconsinTruancy ratesChronic AbsenteeismWisconsin schoolCOVID-19 pandemicSchool attendanceEducational challengesStudent engagementParental involvementMilwaukee Public SchoolsWisconsin InstituteLaw and LibertyWisconsin in FocusLow incomeFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443719/census-california-has-lower-inbound-domestic-immigration-rate-than-north-dakota https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443719_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443719_video_v3.mp4 Census: California Has Lower Inbound Domestic Immigration Rate Than North Dakota According to a new analysis from the U.S. Census Bureau, California had the lowest inter-state immigration rate in the United States in 2022, coming in at just 11.1%. In their analysis, immigration rates are the ratio of people moving into the state of all those moving into or out of the state. The North Dakota inter-state immigration rate is higher. Meanwhile, Texas had the lowest outmigration rate — or ratio of people moving out of the state of all those moving into or out of the state — at 11.7%, with its outgoing residents moving to either California (42,479) or Florida (38,207). 2023-12-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 306 census dataCalifornia populationout migrationreal estateCalifornia in FocusDavid MastioKenneth Schrupphome buyingFranklin Newsdonate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443720/the-feds-christopher-waller-economic-activity-is-slowing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443720_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443720_video_v3.mp4 The Fed's Christopher Waller: Economic Activity is Slowing Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss comments from The Fed's Christopher Waller on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-12-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 811 Christopher WallerFed's Christopher Wallerfederal reserveeconomic activityinflationinterest rateslabor marketretail salesunemployment claimsinflation expectationsbond marketmonetary policyfinancial conditionsFed policyeconomic downturn https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443721/washington-supreme-court-asked-to-review-control-of-pac-12-conference https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443721_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443721_video_v3.mp4 Washington Supreme Court asked to review control of Pac-12 Conference The Washington Supreme Court has been asked to consider discretionary review of a lower court order that currently grants control of the Pac-12 Conference to Washington State University and Oregon State University. On Tuesday, Supreme Court commissioner Michael E. Johnston granted a stay in proceedings based on emergency motions sought by the University of Washington and the Pac-12 itself. 2023-12-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 457 Washington State Supreme CourtPac-12 conferenceOregon State UniversityWashington State UniversityUW vs WSUOregon Statesports programsfootball programslegal argumentsBrett DavisRandy Brock https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443722/comer-bank-investigator-flagged-questionable-payments-to-hunter-biden https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443722_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443722_video_v3.mp4 Comer: Bank Investigator Flagged Questionable Payments to Hunter Biden House Oversight Committee Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., has released email communication showing that a bank investigator raised concerns about Hunter Biden's overseas deals with a China-linked company. Comer's office said one of his several subpoenas to Biden family members and associates uncovered an email where a bank investigator raised concerns about "$5 million funding from Northern International Capital Holdings, a CEFC affiliated entity linked to the Chinese government, and the subsequent erratic payments to Hudson West III, Hunter Biden's joint venture with a Chinese national, and Owasco, P.C, an entity owned by Hunter Biden." 2023-12-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 518 Hunter BidenJames ComerBiden familyUS HouseOverseas DealsChina linkBank InvestigatorComerLoan RepaymentChinese CompanyImpeachment InquiryHouse Oversight CommitteeDan MccalebbCasey HarperJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443723/us-supreme-court-dockets-another-challenge-to-illinois-gun-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443723_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443723_video_v3.mp4 U.S. Supreme Court Dockets Another Challenge to Illinois’ Gun Ban The U.S. Supreme Court now has another challenge against Illinois’ gun ban on its docket. Illinois on Jan. 10 banned the possession and sale of more than 170 semi-automatic firearms and magazines over certain capacities. A week later, lawsuits started to be filed challenging the constitutionality of the law. Cases are still pending in the district, appeals courts and now the U.S. Supreme Court. Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court docketed a case out of Naperville where plaintiffs challenged the city's and state’s gun and magazine ban. Plaintiffs are seeking an emergency appeal of the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals three-judge panel ruling for the state. 2023-12-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 U.S. Supreme CourtIllinois gun bangun banSupreme CourtIllinoisJB PritzkerNapervillecourt challengesgun registrationBrandon JohnsonDan CaulkinsState BudgetLawmakersIllinois NewsRobert Bevis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443724/report-test-scores-after-pandemic-lag https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443724_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443724_video_v3.mp4 Report: Test Scores After Pandemic Lag New research suggests reading and math test scores still lag prepandemic levels as schools grapple with ongoing learning loss, an unconstitutional funding model and growing discontent among families. The data, published by the Commonwealth Foundation on Tuesday, shows marginal improvement in math proficiency between 2022 and 2023, though more than half of fourth graders and nearly three-quarters of eighth graders still score below grade level. 2023-12-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 316 reading scoresmath scoreseducationPennsylvaniaCommonwealth FoundationNations Report Cardgovernment accountabilitylearning lossSpring 2023transparency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443725/group-files-request-for-wisconsin-governors-secret-emails https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443725_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443725_video_v3.mp4 Group Files Request for Wisconsin Governor’s Secret Emails Wisconsin’s governor might have to make his secret email account, and the 17,000 emails he sent through it, public. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty on Tuesday filed a formal request to see the Gov. Tony Evers’ warren.spahn@wisconsin.gov emails. Evers’ office has defended the email account as an “email alias,” that was necessary for “enhanced security.” 2023-12-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 574 Wisconsin in FocusCenter SquareTony Eversgovernment transparencyopen records requestWisconsin Governorsecret emailsgovernment accountabilityScott WalkerWarren SpahnFranklin News Foundationfirst amendment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443726/uaw-blue-cross-blue-shield-michigan-reach-tentative-agreement-to-end-11-week-strike https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443726_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443726_video_v3.mp4 UAW, Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan Reach Tentative Agreement to End 11-Week Strike After 11 weeks on strike, the United Auto Workers announced a tentative agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network. The agreement includes the reduction of the wage progression from 22 years to five, significant general wage increases, a $6,500 ratification bonus for Blue Cross Blue Shield workers, a $5,000 ratification bonus for Blue Care Network workers, and inflation protection bonuses of $1,000 each year of the contract. Negotiators secured stronger contractual language to protect worker jobs from being outsourced during the agreement. 2023-12-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 204 UAWBlue Cross Blue Shield MichiganLabor UnionsWage IncreasesCollective BargainingStrikesJob SecurityMargaret Mock https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443727/study-wa-supreme-court-analysis-finds-progressive-domination-of-donations-decisions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443727_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443727_video_v3.mp4 Study: WA Supreme Court Analysis Finds Progressive Domination of Donations, Decisions A Ballotpedia analysis of Washington state Supreme Court candidate campaign finance and court case outcomes between 2013 and 2022 shows that progressive candidates and causes dominate in the Evergreen State. The online political encyclopedia coded large samples of data – both campaign donors and court case parties and amici – according to progressive versus conservative ideological leaning and 28 different sector or policy categories. 2023-12-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 387 BallotpediaSupreme Courtcampaign donationspolitical donorspolitical leaningWashington Stateprogressivefriend of the courtPolitical donationsRepublican governorFranklin News FoundationCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443728/pennsylvania-considers-divesting-public-funds-from-china https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443728_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443728_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Considers Divesting Public Funds From China Last year, Pennsylvania divested its government holdings of certain firms in Russia and Belarus, as well as the two countries’ governments. This year, some legislators want to follow a similar divestment path for China. Though no draft language is yet available, Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Chambersburg, has circulated a legislative memo to divest the state of its connections to the Chinese Communist Party. 2023-12-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 230 PennsylvaniaDoug MastrianoChinese Communist Partypublic fundsdivestingtreasury investmentspension fundschina investmentsstate employeesretirement systemhuman rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443729/expected-bill-would-ban-michigan-lawmakers-from-signing-ndas https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443729_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443729_video_v3.mp4 Expected Bill Would Ban Michigan Lawmakers From Signing NDAs Michigan state Rep. Steve Carra, R-Three Rivers, says he will introduce a bill next year aiming to prohibit legislators from signing non-disclosure agreements. The plan follows a Detroit News report revealing that nearly one in five Michigan lawmakers have signed “secrecy pacts” gagging them from sharing their knowledge of taxpayer-funded projects. Carra encourages economic expansion but says the government picking winners and losers behind closed doors isn’t the right solution. 2023-12-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 228 Steve CarraMichiganMichigan legislaturenon-disclosure agreementThree RiversDetroit Newstaxpayer fundedsecrecy pactsGreg LeroyGood Jobs First https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443730/whats-inside-the-dollar175-million-agreement-between-portland-schools-teachers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443730_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443730_video_v3.mp4 What’s Inside the $175 Million Agreement Between Portland Schools, Teachers? Students have returned to school in Portland as the teachers union and district have yet to vote on an agreement to end the weeks long strike, which kept students out of class for most of November. The Portland Association of Teachers and Portland Public Schools announced a tentative agreement Sunday, ending a strike that began on Nov. 1. The union called the strike a win in an update to members. The district said in an update that the contract will cost taxpayers an additional $175 million over the next three years. 2023-11-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 512 Portland Schoolsteacher strikecontract agreementcost of livingclass sizepay raisegovernment unionsEducation in Focusrestorative justicespecial educationstudent behaviorclassroom timeChalkboard NewsFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443731/poll-voters-think-schools-should-inform-parents-about-gender-changes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443731_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443731_video_v3.mp4 Poll: Voters Think Schools Should Inform Parents About Gender Changes Voters support school policies that require educators to tell parents about changes to their student’s pronouns, a nationwide poll has found. The findings come as parental notification policies have stirred controversy as student advocates and parents square off in school board meetings. The Center Square Voter’s Voice Poll conducted with Noble Predictive Insights found that two-thirds of voters back measures requiring parental notification of changes in a student’s preferred gender as school gender policies have been scrutinized by the courts in recent years. 2023-11-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 495 parental notificationgender identityparental rightsschool boardsschool districtsVoter OpinionEducation in FocusBrendan CleryDan McCallumCaliforniaFranklin News FoundationFranklin News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443732/city-permitless-pro-palestine-protests-in-seattle-are-protected-by-first-amendment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443732_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443732_video_v3.mp4 City: Permitless Pro-Palestine Protests in Seattle Are Protected by First Amendment Pro-Palestine rallies have occurred in downtown Seattle for the last few weekends, but despite complications they may cause with traffic, the protests fall under First Amendment rights, according to city officials. Since the Oct. 7 surprise attack by Hamas on Israel that claimed the lives of some 1,200 people and resulted in more than 200 people being taken hostage and Israel’s retaliation in Gaza, hundreds of Seattleites have gathered in the downtown area to call for a ceasefire and chanted, “Free Palestine!” 2023-11-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 295 SeattlePro-PalestineFirst AmendmentSeattle protestsSpencer PolliBrett DavisHamas attackOctober 7thIsrael retaliationFree PalestineSeattle Police Department https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443733/new-report-projects-economic-recession-coming-for-the-us https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443733_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443733_video_v3.mp4 New Report Projects Economic Recession Coming for the U.S. A new economic analysis of the U.S. economy projects a recession around the corner. An international nonprofit, The Conference Board, has released its Leading Economic Indicators report, which projects into the next year for the U.S. economy. That analysis, among other things, projects high inflation, high interest rates and declining consumer spending. 2023-11-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 476 Economic RecessionInflationInterest RatesConsumer SpendingEconomic AnalysisConference BoardEconomic IndicatorsGDP GrowthNational Debtfederal reservemortgage ratesfood pricesAmerica in FocusCenter SquareInflation Rate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443734/whitmer-signs-bills-banning-those-guilty-of-domestic-violence-from-owning-guns-for-8-years https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443734_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443734_video_v3.mp4 Whitmer Signs Bills Banning Those Guilty of Domestic Violence From Owning Guns for 8 Years Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bills into law that ban those convicted of domestic violence from buying, owning or transporting firearms for eight years after sentencing. House Bill 4945 updates the sentencing guidelines to prohibit those convicted of domestic violence from buying or owning a gun or ammunition for eight years. Senate Bill 471 prohibits the possession or use of firearms and ammunition by persons convicted of a misdemeanor involving domestic violence. Senate Bill 528 defines additional domestic violence offenses that result in disqualification. 2023-11-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 180 Gretchen WhitmerMichiganDomestic ViolenceGun ControlHouse Bill 4945Senate Bill 471Senate Bill 528FirearmsCriminal Justice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443735/existing-home-sales-fell-in-october https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443735_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443735_video_v3.mp4 Existing Home Sales Fell in October Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss recent housing data on existing home sales on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-11-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 762 existing home saleshousing marketmortgage rateshome pricesmarket reporthousing datahome inventorymarket affordabilityChris KrugOrphe Divounguyhome salesprice declinesreal estatehousing startsbuilding permits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443736/scotus-decision-could-come-soon-on-taking-washington-tax-lawsuit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443736_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443736_video_v3.mp4 SCOTUS Decision Could Come Soon on Taking Washington Tax Lawsuit The U.S. Supreme Court could decide as early as Dec. 11 whether it will take up a Washington lawsuit challenging the legality of the state’s capital gains tax, according to the Mountain States Policy Center. Enacted in 2021, the tax is on the income derived from the sale of capital gains, which the State Supreme Court ruled earlier this year is an excise tax. 2023-11-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 387 Washington in FocusBrett DavisTJ MartinellCapital gains taxWashington StateExcise taxProgressive income taxWashington Policy CenterWashington Tax LawsuitSCOTUS decisionrevenuevoterssimple majority https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443737/ford-right-sizing-marshall-ev-plant-slashing-800-jobs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443737_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443737_video_v3.mp4 Ford ‘Right-Sizing’ Marshall EV Plant, Slashing 800 Jobs Ford Motor Co. will slash 800 jobs from its planned electric vehicle plant in Marshall subsidized by more than $1.7 billion of taxpayer money. Ford said it is "re-timing and resizing" the BlueOval Battery Park Michigan in Marshall.” The news brought bipartisan criticism from Michigan lawmakers. Ford originally announced the plant as worth $3.5B and estimated it would employ 2,500 workers. 2023-11-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 197 Ford Motor Companyelectric vehiclejob cutsMarshall MichiganBlueOval Battery ParkMatt HallDylan WegelaMichigan Economic Development Corporationtaxpayer moneystate subsidies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443738/evers-administration-rejects-idea-of-emergency-in-wisconsin-school-choice-lawsuit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443738_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443738_video_v3.mp4 Evers Administration Rejects Idea of Emergency in Wisconsin School Choice Lawsuit The effort to end school choice in Wisconsin through the state’s supreme court has failed to convince Gov. Tony Evers. The Evers Administration late Friday submitted a brief with the high court, explaining there is no emergency basis for the Supreme Court to take the case. Progressive activist and often-candidate Kirk Bangstad filed the lawsuit last month, claiming school choice and Wisconsin’s voucher programs are both unconstitutional and hurt traditional public schools by sending money to private schools. 2023-11-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 554 WisconsinSchool ChoiceKirk BangstadTony EversWisconsin Supreme CourtWisconsin politicsschool choiceJanet ProtasiewiczEvers Administrationconstitutional crisisBetsy DevosJD DavidsonBen YountMonocqua Brewing Company https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443739/interpreting-the-feds-most-recent-meeting https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443739_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443739_video_v3.mp4 Interpreting The Fed's Most Recent Meeting Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss The Fed's most recent policy meeting on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-11-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 536 Federal ReserveFed meetingrate cutsInflation forecasteconomic activityLabor marketJob claimscore inflationFederal Funds Rate2024Orphe DivounguyChris KrugGovernment shutdownStudent Loan RepaymentEveryday Economics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443740/pennsylvania-appeals-carbon-tax-decision https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443740_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443740_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Appeals Carbon ‘Tax’ Decision The Shapiro administration will appeal a Pennsylvania court’s decision to strike down a proposed carbon "tax" as unconstitutional in a bid to “protect” the authority of future governors. The news comes just one day after Gov. Josh Shapiro teased the appeal during a press club luncheon in Harrisburg. He said it was important to “listen” to all sides involved, most of whom agree that “cap and trade” is a good idea to reduce harmful emissions. 2023-11-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 391 PennsylvaniaGovernor ShapiroCarbon TaxCommonwealth CourtEnergy Policyclimate reductioncap and tradecarbon emissionstaxing producerspower gridutility regulatorsstate legislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443741/update-us-house-investigation-into-biden-family-business-dealings https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443741_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443741_video_v3.mp4 Update: U.S. House Investigation Into Biden Family Business Dealings An update on the ongoing U.S. House investigation into the business dealings of President Biden's family. Stay up to date with this story and more at TheCenterSquare.com. 2023-11-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 546 Biden family investigationJoe BidenHouse Oversight CommitteeHunter BidenBiden business dealingsBiden FamilyShell Companiesimpeachment inquiryKevin McCarthyClassified DocumentsDonald TrumpNikki HaleyRon DeSantis2024 ElectionAmerica in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443742/san-francisco-hiring-new-prosecutors-to-continue-retail-theft-blitz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443742_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443742_video_v3.mp4 San Francisco Hiring New Prosecutors to Continue ‘Retail Theft Blitz' San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced an expansion of the “retail theft blitz” operation in which hundreds of alleged thieves have been arrested and charged as part of the city’s new wave of anti-crime policies. Police secured over 300 arrests over 40 operations at local retailers, according to the mayor's office, with many of those arrested already having been charged by the district attorney as city leaders focus on "bringing a renewed enforcement effort" to the city in advance of the 2024 elections for mayor and other city offices. 2023-11-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 465 Retail theftSan FranciscoLondon BreedcrimeprosecutorsTheft BlitzSan Francisco Police DepartmentProp 47APECdrug dealersEliana KridleDavid MastioKenneth Shruphomelessness https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443743/survey-cost-of-thanksgiving-dinner-down-slightly-from-last-years-record-high https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443743_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443743_video_v3.mp4 Survey: Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner Down Slightly From Last Year’s Record High Thanksgiving dinner shoppers will get a bit of a break in the pocketbook this year. Illinois shoppers participating in the annual American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) Thanksgiving Cost Survey reported the average cost of a traditional Thanksgiving meal is down slightly compared to last year.  Illinois Farm Bureau volunteer shoppers ⁠reported⁠ a state-wide average price of $63.87 for a classic holiday feast for 10, or around $6.39 per person. That is a decrease from the previous year’s record-high of $64.05. 2023-11-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Thanksgiving dinnerThanksgiving mealcost surveyIllinois Farm BureauIllinoisCenter SquareGreg Bishoptaxpayer costsstate governmentgun controlfirearmsUS Supreme CourtChicagoTaxpayersMigrants https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443744/california-deia-mandate-faces-injunction-in-federal-judges-pretrial-report https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443744_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443744_video_v3.mp4 California DEIA Mandate Faces Injunction in Federal Judge’s Pretrial Report A federal magistrate issued a report and recommendation to a district court judge, calling for a preliminary injunction against the California community college system’s diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility mandate for hiring, training and evaluating professors. Plaintiff Daymon Johnson, a full-time history professor at Bakersfield College, contends that the state community college systems’ new rules for performance evaluations and tenure reviews make him fear to speak his mind lest he risk losing his job. He’s seeking protection for himself and to “prevent officials from demanding that faculty advance and teach the state’s official DEIA ideology.” 2023-11-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 484 CaliforniaDEIA mandatecommunity collegeFederal Judgepreliminary injunctionBakersfield CollegeDamon JohnsonFreedom of speechFaculty PerformanceNinth Circuit CourtSupreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443745/what-will-black-friday-look-like https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443745_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443745_video_v3.mp4 What Will Black Friday Look Like? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the likely economic impact of Black Friday on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-11-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 484 Black Fridayconsumer spendingeconomic analysisholiday shoppingRetail SalesEconomic TrendsUS EconomyChris KrugOrphe DivounguyThanksgivingPrice DiscountEveryday Economics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443746/data-white-students-more-likely-to-say-they-are-bullied-over-sex-disability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443746_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443746_video_v3.mp4 Data: White Students More Likely to Say They Are Bullied Over Sex, Disability New federal data shows white students are more likely than their peers to report being harassed or bullied because of their sex or disability. The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights released data this week from a survey of district-level data on student discipline, harassment and educational access conducted in the 2020-21 school year. The data shows white students were much more likely to report bullying or harassment on account of their sex or disability than other groups. 2023-11-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 493 school bullyingstudent harassmentfederal dataK-12 educationbullyingsex discriminationdisability harassmentstudent enrollmentschool suspensionracial harassmentDan McAuliffeFranklin News FoundationBrennan ClarriChalkboard News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443747/what-does-a-b-grade-mean-report-says-parents-should-seek-more-academic-measures https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443747_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443747_video_v3.mp4 What Does a B Grade Mean? Report Says Parents Should Seek More Academic Measures A recent report based on polling parents of K-12 students found that while most think their child is on the right track academically based on their grades, test scores show the majority of students are not actually performing at grade level. The report released this week from Gallup and Learning Heroes found that while almost 80% of parents said their students received at least B grades, under 50% meet standardized test scores that show proficiency. The discrepancy points to the need for measures outside the traditional report card, the report found. 2023-11-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 510 Education in FocusK-12 EducationGallup polltest scoresgrade inflationB GradeParent Involvementreading proficiencyEducation standardsACT scoresNAAP data https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443748/poll-trump-performs-better-than-biden-on-top-issues-for-voters https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443748_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443748_video_v3.mp4 Poll: Trump Performs Better Than Biden on Top Issues for Voters Voters trust former President Donald Trump more than President Joe Biden on the economy, immigration, national security, foreign affairs and crime. Biden, however, is more trusted on health care, climate change, education and abortion. Those findings come from The Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll, conducted in conjunction with Noble Predictive Insights. 2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 511 Donald TrumpJoe BidenVoters Voice Pollpolitical pollnational securityeconomic issuesforeign policyimmigration crisisNovember ElectionPolling ServiceCenter SquareAmerica in FocusRussia UkraineIsrael Hamascampaign ads https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443749/only-15percent-of-californians-can-afford-to-buy-a-home-continuing-decline https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443749_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443749_video_v3.mp4 Only 15% Of Californians Can Afford to Buy a Home, Continuing Decline According to the latest quarterly analysis from the California Association of Realtors, only 15% of Californians can afford to purchase the median-priced home, a decline of 1 percentage point from the quarter before and 3 percentage points from the year before. California homes are now the least affordable they've been since the peak of the housing market in 2007 before the Great Recession. The analysis found that to afford the median $843,600 California single-family home, a household requires a minimum annual income of $221,200. The only counties where more than 35% of residents could afford to buy a single family home were in the far north of the state — in Lassen, Tehama and Shasta counties. 2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 375 CaliforniaHousing crisisHome affordabilityMedian home priceInflationAffordable HousingCalifornia RealtorsRent ControlDavid MastioKenneth SchruppCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443750/seattle-city-council-shoots-down-dollar15m-police-surveillance-technology-reduction https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443750_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443750_video_v3.mp4 Seattle City Council Shoots Down $1.5M Police Surveillance Technology Reduction An amendment to transfer $1.5 million dedicated to police surveillance technology to fund services for tiny house villages in Seattle has been rejected by a majority of the Seattle City Council. ShotSpotter is a technology program that differentiates the sounds of gunshots from other loud sounds like fireworks or the backfiring of a vehicle so that police can respond to the scene quickly. Four city council members were in favor of transferring the $1.5 million dedicated to the technology’s implementation due to a number of studies that claim it’s ineffective and targets communities of color. 2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 320 Seattle City Councilpolice surveillanceShotSpottergun violencebudget adjustmentcommunity of colorpolice resourcesWashington in FocusSpencer PauleyBrett Davis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443751/vos-no-movement-on-uw-raises-without-dei-changes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443751_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443751_video_v3.mp4 Vos: No Movement on UW Raises Without DEI Changes The top Republican in the Wisconsin Assembly says he is encouraged by the University of Wisconsin’s plan to focus on in-demand degrees, but it's not enough to move him off his block of the university's pay raises. Speaker Robin Vos told reporters at the Capitol that without an agreement to pull back on diversity, equity and inclusion spending there won’t be any movement on raises for university workers. Republican lawmakers put a hold on those raises last month. That came after Vos ordered a $32 million cut to the university’s budget over DEI. Vos says the school spends about $32 million a year on nearly 200 DEI administrators. 2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 543 Robin VosWisconsinUniversity of WisconsinDEIdiversity equity inclusionraisesuniversity employeebudgetpolitical squabbleUW Regentstudent demandWisconsin in FocusBenjamin YountWisconsin college sportscollege hockey https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443752/house-oks-jobless-benefits-for-striking-workers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443752_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443752_video_v3.mp4 House OKs Jobless Benefits for Striking Workers House lawmakers in Pennsylvania voted Wednesday to extend jobless benefits to workers on strike. House Bill 1481, which passed the lower chamber 106-97, would make workers unemployed due to a labor dispute eligible for compensation, alongside others who haven’t voluntarily quit their jobs. “Making the decision to strike is not easy by any means,” said Rep. Jason Dawkins, D-Philadelphia. “It’s a decision that often results in loss of pay, which is money our workers need to provide food and housing for their families.” 2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 265 PennsylvaniaHouse Bill 1481Jason Dawkinsunemployment benefitslabor disputeKristen SmithAnthony Hinnenjobless benefitsstriking workers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443753/michigan-to-give-dollar178k-to-mobility-solutions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443753_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443753_video_v3.mp4 Michigan to Give $178K to Mobility Solutions Michigan announced that three companies will receive $178,000 in total funding through the Michigan Mobility Funding Platform to deploy mobility projects. The projects aim to deliver life-saving medications, maximize environmentally-conscious travel experiences, and create more walkable, bikeable and accessible streets. The funding will flow to three companies – $90,000 to Bedestrian in Dearborn, $8,000 to Keweenaw Mountain Lodge in Copper Harbor and $80,000 to Numina in Corktown, Detroit. 2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 182 MichiganMobility SolutionsBedestrianKeweenaw Mountain LodgeNuminaDearbornCopper HarborCorktown DetroitElectric VehiclesUrban PlanningGarlin GilchristJustine Johnson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443754/prosecutors-want-life-in-prison-for-comed-4-defense-attorneys-say https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443754_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443754_video_v3.mp4 Prosecutors Want Life in Prison for ComEd 4, Defense Attorneys Say Prosecutors are seeking life sentences for four former Commonwealth Edison leaders convicted of conspiring to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, a defense attorney said Wednesday. A federal judge on Wednesday denied a request from defense attorneys to delay sentencing. Defense attorneys had asked for more time to deal with what they said were complex issues regarding sentencing guidelines. At a hearing Wednesday, defense attorney Patrick Cotter said prosecutors would be seeking life sentences for the defendants. 2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 ComEd 4Michael Madigancorruption trialIllinoisPatrick CotterMike McClainAnn PramaggioreJohn HookerJay DohertyComEdIllinois newsProsecutorsBriberySentencingFederal courts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443755/border-crisis-rebuilding-terror-groups-pose-threat-to-us https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443755_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443755_video_v3.mp4 Border Crisis, ‘Rebuilding’ Terror Groups Pose Threat to U.S. The crisis at the southern border, the growing threat of terrorism, and overseas conflicts that could entangle the U.S. are among the growing threats to national security, U.S. House lawmakers were told at a Wednesday hearing. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, FBI Director Christopher Wray and National Counterterrorism Director Christine Abizaid testified at the hearing about the danger of worldwide threats spilling into the U.S. 2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 559 Border crisisTerrorismAlejandro MayorkasChristopher RayNational SecurityTerror groupsHomeland securityFentanyl crisisDrug cartelsDomestic terrorismAmerica in FocusCasey Harper https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443756/republicans-blame-gov-inslee-ecology-for-reported-salmon-loss https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443756_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443756_video_v3.mp4 Republicans Blame Gov. Inslee, Ecology for Reported Salmon Loss Three Republican congressional members from eastern Washington and Oregon who oppose breaching the lower Snake River dams for salmon recovery are pointing to a new federal study to blame Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee and state and federal environmental agencies for “misguided efforts” harming salmon in the Puget Sound. U.S. Reps. Dan Newhouse and Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington and Rep. Cliff Bentz of Oregon say a report issued last week by the U.S. Government Accountability Office shows that the federal Environmental Protection Agency and the Washington Department of Ecology have missed several deadlines since 2012 in assessing water quality standards in the Puget Sound. 2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 405 Jay InsleePuget SoundRepublican PartyUS general accountability officeSalmon runsDam removalSnake RiverColumbia RiverHydropowerBiden AdministrationEnvironmental PolicyWashington in FocusSalmon populationsBrett DavisRandy Brock https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443757/la-freeway-to-be-shut-down-for-fire-repairs-for-3-5-weeks-governor-blames-arson https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443757_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443757_video_v3.mp4 LA Freeway to Be Shut Down for Fire Repairs for 3-5 Weeks, Governor Blames Arson A major section of one of Los Angeles’ most busy freeways will be shut down for repairs for the next three to five weeks for a fire that California governor Gavin Newsom blames on arson. The late-night blaze consumed a storage site under the freeway formerly leased out to an entity in arrears that appears to have sublet the space out to other entities to store, among other items, pallets, hand sanitizer and other flammable objects. According to City of Los Angeles officials, there were 16 homeless individuals living under the highway in the immediate area, and those individuals have since been given shelter. When firefighters first arrived on scene, they were responding to what was reported as a rubbish fire. However, this update from the governor suggests the fire may not be connected to the encampment. 2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 307 LA freeway firefreeway repairsarsonhomeless encampmentsGovernor NewsomLA FreewayFire repairsCaliforniaGovernorCenter SquareBiden administrationtaxpayers dollarsDavid MastioKenneth Schrupp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443758/resolution-aims-to-keep-michigan-lawmakers-working-until-december https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443758_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443758_video_v3.mp4 Resolution Aims to Keep Michigan Lawmakers Working Until December Michigan House Republicans introduced House Concurrent Resolution 9 aiming for lawmakers to adjourn in late December. The resolution notes, according to session schedule, that House lawmakers are to meet until Dec. 21 and the Senate is scheduled to meet until at least Dec. 14. The plan follows as the Democratic majority in the House and Senate plan to stop legislative business and break for the year on Nov. 14 instead of adjourning in late December. The early adjournment is because last week, the Michigan House deadlocked 54-54 until a special session is called after two Democratic lawmakers won mayoral races in Warren and Westland. 2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 174 MichiganMichigan HouseMichigan SenateHouse Concurrent ResolutionelectionDemocratic PartyRepublican Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443759/education-reformers-question-wisconsin-schools-expectations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443759_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443759_video_v3.mp4 Education Reformers Question Wisconsin Schools’ Expectations Despite test scores that show nearly 60% of students in Wisconsin schools cannot read or do math at grade level, more than 90% of school districts in the state meet the state’s expectations. The Department of Public Instruction recently released its school and school district report cards. Of the 378 public school districts in the state that received a report card this year, 357 met or exceeded expectations. 2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 459 Wisconsin schoolsWisconsin educationDepartment of Public Instructionstandardized testsMilwaukee public schoolsracial achievement gapWisconsinEducation ReformPublic SchoolsMilwaukeeeducational outcomesAccountabilitySchool Choice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443760/the-consumer-is-starting-to-slow-down https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443760_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443760_video_v3.mp4 The Consumer Is Starting to Slow Down Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the fact the consumer is starting to cool down a little bit on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 856 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyConsumer Price Indexretail salesgas pricesconsumer spendinglabor marketConsumer financesbond marketFederal Reserveinterest rateseconomic activityinflationrecession https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443761/washington-panel-recommended-treatment-over-jail-time-for-child-porn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443761_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443761_video_v3.mp4 Washington Panel Recommended Treatment Over Jail Time for Child Porn The Washington Sex Offender Policy Board last year recommended the Legislature consider treatment rather than imprisonment for those convicted of possessing or viewing child pornography or caught in an internet sting operation. The recommendations among several contained in a report to the House Public Safety Committee regarding “treatment alternatives for certain sex offenses; lifetime supervision; failure to register; washouts; and system improvements.” 2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 507 Washington in FocusSex Offender Policy Boardtreatment over jailchild pornographyWashington stateinternet sex crimesState LawCommunity safetyThe Center SquareTJ MartinellGina Mosbrucker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443762/wisconsin-senate-oks-brewer-ballpark-funding-plan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443762_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443762_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Senate Oks Brewer Ballpark Funding Plan It looks like taxpayers in Wisconsin will continue to pay for the Brewers’ baseball stadium. The Wisconsin Senate on Tuesday morning approved the plan to spend about $500 million on future renovations and maintenance at American Family Field. To make it happen, the Republican sponsor of the plan had to work a few changes. 2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 516 Wisconsin Senatefunding planBrewersMilwaukeeAmerican Family FieldBallpark Funding PlanBeer DistrictTicket TaxMilwaukee BucksMilwaukee BrewersJD DavidsonBenjamin Yount https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443763/michigan-bill-stop-taxpayers-from-funding-slave-labor-via-green-energy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443763_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443763_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Bill: Stop Taxpayers From Funding Slave Labor via Green Energy As Michigan aims for 100% clean energy by 2040, a new plan aims to ensure that child slaves aren’t mining the rare earth minerals and assembling the solar panels. Michigan House Republicans proposed a package aiming to stop taxpayer money from funding projects using child or forced labor for solar panels and electric vehicle battery parts. Phil Green, R-Millington, and others sponsored House Bills 5322, 5323, 5324, and 5325 and House Resolution 168. 2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 208 MichiganMichigan BillClean EnergyForced LaborChild LaborPhil GreenJoe AragonaGina JohnsonTaxpayer MoneyElectric Vehicle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443764/where-are-people-leaving-and-moving-to https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443764_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443764_video_v3.mp4 Where Are People Leaving & Moving To? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss new state level stats on geographic mobility on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 681 Geographic MobilityMigration patternPopulation GrowthEconomicsHousing Costcost of livingTexasFloridaIllinoisNashvilleCalifornia housing crisisreal estate marketOrphe DivounguyChris KrugU.S. Census Bureau https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443765/study-questions-the-long-terms-costs-of-shutting-down-schools-during-pandemic https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443765_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443765_video_v3.mp4 Study Questions the Long-Terms Costs of Shutting Down Schools During Pandemic The Pacific Research Institute released a study in September reviewing the impacts of the various approaches states took when dealing with the pandemic. The study concluded: "The states that implemented policies categorized as more stringent tended to have fewer COVID-19 infections and fewer COVID-19 mortalities per 100,000 people. These states have also experienced increases in other causes of mortality that may fully offset the reduction in COVID-19 mortalities, larger economic consequences, and larger education losses for children." 2023-11-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 433 school shutdownslearning lossCovid-19 pandemicEducation in Focustest scoresFranklin News FoundationPacific Research InstituteK-12 educationschool closurespandemic effectsstudent achievementcongressional hearing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443766/poll-americans-say-schools-should-focus-on-math-reading-and-writing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443766_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443766_video_v3.mp4 Poll: Americans Say Schools Should Focus on Math, Reading and Writing A large majority of voters say that public schools should focus on the basics – math, reading, writing, science and social studies – to improve the quality of public education in the country. That's according to the latest The Center Square’s Voters' Voice poll conducted in late October in conjunction with Noble Predictive Insights. The poll results come as the nation has seen academic achievement declines since school closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and as cultural debates about gender ideology and curriculum content roil parents and communities in school board meetings across the country. 2023-11-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 479 Education in FocusDan MccalebFranklin News FoundationBrandon ClaryK-12 Educationpublic schoolsschool curriculumSocial IssuesMathReadingwritingcore subjectsacademic achievementvoterspoll https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443767/oversight-committee-subpoenas-biden-family-members https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443767_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443767_video_v3.mp4 Oversight Committee Subpoenas Biden Family Members U.S. House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky., signed and issued subpoenas Wednesday for Hunter Biden, the president’s son, James Biden, the president’s brother, and their business associate Bob Walker. Pointing to released bank records and testimony from IRS whistleblowers and Devon Archer, Hunter Biden’s business associate, Comer says the Biden family and associates received more than $24 million that was shuffled between about 20 shell companies. 2023-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 589 Biden familyHunter BidenJames BidenBob WalkerJames ComerUS HouseOversight CommitteeSubpoenasinvestigationJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443768/illinois-privately-funded-school-choice-program-set-to-end-after-legislature-adjourns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443768_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443768_video_v3.mp4 Illinois’ Privately Funded School Choice Program Set to End After Legislature Adjourns With the end of the fall veto session, Illinois’ Invest in Kids school choice scholarship program benefiting around 9,600 students will come to a close. Despite families for months lobbying to extend the privately funded program beyond the Dec. 31 sunset, legislators didn’t advance any such measure. Republicans were critical of Democrats they say caved to the teachers’ unions who opposed the program. But, before adjourning, state Rep. Kevin Olickal, D-Skokie, said he’ll continue to fight. 2023-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisSchool ChoiceScholarship ProgramInvest in KidsLegislatureTeacher's UnionEducationGreg BishopDan McCalebGun ControlPrivate SchoolPublic EducationIllinois LegislatureGun LawsFirearm Control https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443769/is-the-housing-market-cooling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443769_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443769_video_v3.mp4 Is the Housing Market Cooling? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss whether or not the housing market is cooling off on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 545 housing marketmortgage ratesreal estatehome saleshome valuesOrphe DivounguyChris KrugJerome PowellWarren BuffettFixed rate mortgageEconomic outlookHome equityrate buy-down https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443770/pennsylvania-feeling-the-heat-after-ohio-legalizes-weed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443770_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443770_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Feeling the Heat After Ohio Legalizes Weed Ohio voters embraced recreational marijuana on Tuesday, putting pressure on Pennsylvania as another neighbor legalizes adult use. As The Center Square reported, marijuana will be legal for adults 21 years and older. Plants can also be grown at home starting in December. Advocates argued the change will bring in $200 million annually in tax revenue and be “a significant investment in economic development for some communities.” 2023-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 264 OhioPennsylvaniamarijuana legalizationtax revenuerecreational marijuanaAnthony HennenKristen Smith https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443771/trailing-trump-republican-candidates-talk-entitlement-reform https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443771_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443771_video_v3.mp4 Trailing Trump, Republican Candidates Talk Entitlement Reform Five Republican candidates trailing former President Donald Trump in the polls took to the debate stage to talk about foreign and domestic policy while trading barbs Wednesday in the third GOP debate. Trump skipped the debate Wednesday in Miami as he did the first two debates. The candidates on the stage – former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina – had plenty to discuss without Trump. 2023-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 601 Republican CandidatesNikki HaleyVivek RamaswamyForeign PolicyUkraineMiddle EastChinaTaiwanIsraelGOPpresidential nominationFloridaDan McAuliffeCasey HarperUS Coalitions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443772/wisconsin-republicans-turn-eyes-toward-uw-changes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443772_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443772_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Republicans Turn Eyes Toward UW Changes Tuesday was a day for Republicans at the Wisconsin Capitol to show their frustrations with the University of Wisconsin. The State Assembly was scheduled to vote on a series of plans that would force changes upon the Universities of Wisconsin. The biggest proposed change would create a punishment for UW campuses that do not respect the free speech rights of students – particularly conservative students, according to Rep. Amanda Nedweski, R-Pleasant Prairie. 2023-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 578 WisconsinUniversity of WisconsinRepublican LawmakersFree SpeechUniversity BudgetDiversity Equity InclusionState GovernmentWisconsin in FocusDan MccalebBenjamin YaunFranklin News FoundationCenter SquareNick Rettinger https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443773/initial-election-results-point-to-overhaul-of-seattle-city-council https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443773_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443773_video_v3.mp4 Initial Election Results Point To Overhaul of Seattle City Council Initial results from Tuesday's general election point to an overhaul of all Seattle City Council district councilmembers. District 2, 6 and 7 include incumbent city councilmembers racing to retain their seats, but as of the initial votes, none are leading against their respective challengers. 2023-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 365 Seattle City Councilelection resultsSpencer PauleyTeresa MosquedaTammy MoralesTanya WooPete HanningBob KettleBruce HarrellKathy MooreSeattleSurveyChamber of CommerceTax Dollars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443774/poll-in-faceoff-with-biden-haley-desantis-outperform-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443774_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443774_video_v3.mp4 Poll: In Faceoff With Biden, Haley, DeSantis Outperform Trump Former Ambassador and Gov. Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis both perform better against President Joe Biden in a hypothetical general election matchup than former President Donald Trump, according to The Center Square Voters' Voice poll. Conducted in conjunction with Noble Predictive Insights, the poll found that in a hypothetical general election head-to-head faceoff, Biden would have 48% support among likely voters compared to Trump’s 44%. However, DeSantis does better in the same faceoff, with Biden getting 44% support compared to DeSantis' 47% support. 2023-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 513 political pollsJoe BidenDonald TrumpRon DesantisNikki Haleypolitical candidatesswing votersCenter SquareRepublican voterselection pollingvoter preferencesage limits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443775/california-governor-orders-reservoir-start-construction-after-nine-year-delay https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443775_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443775_video_v3.mp4 California Governor Orders Reservoir Start Construction After Nine Year Delay California governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order giving 270 days for the approval of the environmental impact report holding up construction of the Sites Reservoir. The Sites Reservoir, considered by water experts to be a top priority, is 1.5 million acre-feet, $4 billion reservoir funded by voters in 2014 with water infrastructure bond Proposition 1, which is yet to have brought a single project to completion, that can hold enough water to serve three million households for one year. SB 149, signed into law by Newsom earlier this year, allows the governor to require that court rulings on environmental impact reports filed by the government for infrastructure projects certified as priorities by the governor be issued within 270 days, instead of being drawn out potentially indefinitely as possible under current California Environmental Quality Act regulations. 2023-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 463 Gavin NewsomCalifornia governorSites Reservoirwater infrastructuredroughtwater supplyCaliforniaenvironmental impactenvironmental regulationswater usageurban wateragriculturewater reservoirs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443776/washington-elections-offices-closed-after-fentanyl-found-in-envelopes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443776_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443776_video_v3.mp4 Washington Elections Offices Closed After Fentanyl Found in Envelopes Elections offices in four Washington counties were closed as a precaution Wednesday after they received envelopes containing unknown powdery substances, reported the Secretary of State’s Office. The suspicious envelopes were received in King, Pierce, Skagit and Spokane counties. The discoveries disrupted ballot counting by workers following Tuesday’s general election in Washington. 2023-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 514 Washington electionsfentanylWashington StateElection Dayballot initiativesSpokane Countylocal electionsmunicipal electioncity councilsales taxmeasure oneproposition oneSteve HobbsRandy BrockNadine Woodward https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443777/advocates-wisconsin-democrats-pitch-free-school-lunch-for-all https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443777_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443777_video_v3.mp4 Advocates, Wisconsin Democrats Pitch Free School Lunch For All Democratic lawmakers at the Wisconsin Capitol are framing free school lunches for all students as a way to get more farm fresh vegetables into schools, as a way to hire more school workers and as a way to make sure no children go hungry. They are not, however, saying it will be cheap. The Healthy School Meals for All Wisconsin Coalition and several Democratic lawmakers Monday pitched a plan to maximize the federal free and reduced school lunch program to cover all children in the state. 2023-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 509 Wisconsin Democratsfree school lunchesK-12 educationWisconsin CapitolChris Larsonfederal programWisconsinfree school lunchstate budgetMedicaid expansion https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443778/poll-biden-tops-trump-loses-wisconsin-to-other-republicans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443778_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443778_video_v3.mp4 Poll: Biden Tops Trump, Loses Wisconsin to Other Republicans The latest poll shows President Joe Biden winning Wisconsin in 2024, but only if his opponent is Donald Trump. A new Marquette Law School poll gives the current president a 2-point lead over the former president, 50-48, in Wisconsin. President Biden trails, according to the poll, both Ron DeSantis and Nickey Haley. 2023-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 522 Wisconsin in FocusJoe BidenDonald TrumpRepublican primaryNikki HaleyRon DeSantis2024 electionWisconsin PoliticsMarquette Law School Pollvoter satisfactionTony Evers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443779/county-says-state-board-recommendation-would-end-public-notices-for-sex-offender-housing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443779_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443779_video_v3.mp4 County Says State Board Recommendation Would End Public Notices for Sex Offender Housing The Center Square reported that the state Sex Offender Policy Board was examining a recommendation to end community notifications for convicted sex offenders, based on a document referenced at its Sept. 21 meeting. Although board members have since insisted that there are no plans to end community notifications, the board last year recommended the Legislature amend a state statute that one county says would remove a requirement for public notice and public comment before siting and permitting less restrictive alternative facilities for violent sex offenders. 2023-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 404 Washington in Focuscommunity notificationssex offendersTJ MartinellState Sex Offender Policy Boardpublic records requestThurston Countystate legislatureSex Offender Policy Boardstate lawWashington Statereporting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443780/whitmer-signs-michigan-bills-protecting-supporting-victims-of-crime https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443780_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443780_video_v3.mp4 Whitmer Signs Michigan Bills Protecting, Supporting Victims of Crime Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation to support the victims of crime by expanding access to support services for domestic and sexual violence survivors and adding privacy protections. Whitmer said the bills will "protect people's privacy and safety while ensuring swift prosecutions for those who commit these crimes.” 2023-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 207 Gretchen WhitmerMichiganBipartisan LegislationCrime VictimsPrivacy ProtectionsDomestic ViolenceSexual AssaultSupport Services https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443781/convictions-for-driving-past-school-bus-stop-arms-up-47percent https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443781_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443781_video_v3.mp4 Convictions for Driving Past School Bus Stop Arms up 47% Convictions for driving past school bus stop arms in Pennsylvania increased 47% in 2022, according to state data. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary for Driver and Vehicle Services Kara Templeton said that 511 residents faced penalties for violating the law, up from 348 in 2021. During the agency’s Oct. 18 event to raise awareness for school transportation safety, she said law enforcement and bus drivers witnessed 164 incidents in just one day. 2023-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 272 School Bus SafetyKara TempletonDepartment of TransportationPennsylvania LawsAnthony HinnenKristen SmithTraffic Violations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443782/california-pilots-universal-basic-income-as-report-finds-ca-ranks-1-in-poverty https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443782_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443782_video_v3.mp4 California Pilots Universal Basic Income as Report Finds CA Ranks #1 in Poverty California is piloting its first state-led universal basic income program as new analysis finds the state has the highest poverty rate in the nation. While state Democrats use figures like these to demonstrate the need for more social spending, critics say these programs ultimately make California more expensive and increase poverty in the long run. The two “Guaranteed Income Pilot Programs’ will provide 150 former foster youth in Ventura County with $1,000 per month and another 150 in San Francisco with $1,200 per month to “disrupt poverty, advance equity, and support the basic needs of recipients.” 2023-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 376 universal basic incomeCalifornia povertyCalifornia economysocial programsCaliforniaGovernment Programsminimum wageCenter SquareCapital Gains TaxState IncomeJob AccessTexasFloridaDavid MastioKenneth Schrupp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443783/bond-market-roller-coaster-continues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443783_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443783_video_v3.mp4 Bond Market Roller Coaster Continues Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the roller coaster that has been the bond market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 474 Bond MarketVolatilityInterest RatesInflationEconomic SlowdownUS EconomyOrphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday EconomicsS&PFed CutsFiscal Stimulus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443784/green-township-recalls-board-over-gotion-controversy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443784_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443784_video_v3.mp4 Green Township Recalls Board Over Gotion Controversy At 2 p.m. Wednesday, all new faces will be sworn into the Green Township Board after voters recalled five board members for supporting the Gotion electric vehicle battery plant that’s acted as a flashpoint to locals. The $2.4 billion EV plant has divided locals. Some welcomed the estimated 2,350 jobs created over 10 years in a county fighting population and job loss, while others questioned the $715 million taxpayer funding to Gotion Inc., a North American company in California that is a subsidiary of Gotion High-Tech in Shanghai. Funding includes a $125 million grant for job creation, a 30-year Renaissance Zone to Mecosta County valued at $540 million, and a $50 million performance-based grant. 2023-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 226 Green TownshipGotionElectric VehicleBattery PlantRecall ElectionTaxpayer FundingMichigan PoliticsLocal GovernmentMecosta CountyGretchen WhitmerChinese Communist Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443785/october-report-jobs-are-cooling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443785_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443785_video_v3.mp4 October Report: Jobs Are Cooling Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the October jobs report on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 392 Everyday EconomicsOctober jobs reportlabor marketwage growthDr. Orphe DivounguyChris Kruggovernment jobsjobs reportFederal Reserveinterest rateseconomic trendsgovernment sectorOctober Report https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443786/critics-michigan-school-policy-would-bar-parental-opt-out-on-gender-instruction https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443786_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443786_video_v3.mp4 Critics: Michigan School Policy Would Bar Parental Opt-Out on Gender Instruction A parental rights organization is criticizing a Southeast Michigan school district after its board voted to change its sex education policy so that parents would not be able to opt students out of learning about gender or sexuality outside of health classes. Parents Defending Education raised concerns over the Dexter Community Schools Board of Education’s sex education policy from its October meeting. The action comes as Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland has removed a parental opt-out option for LGBTQ+ reading materials in elementary classes in a push for inclusivity that has garnered national attention. 2023-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 491 parental rightssex educationgender identityMichiganschool policyK-12 educationMontgomery CountyMichigan school policyParents Defending Educationgender ideologyanti-discrimination lawlegal appealDan McCalebFranklin News FoundationBrendan Cleary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443787/i-dont-kneel-student-sues-chicago-schools-over-candlelit-rituals-during-class https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443787_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443787_video_v3.mp4 ‘I Don’t Kneel’: Student Sues Chicago Schools Over Candlelit Rituals During Class Mariyah Green was a junior when she transferred during the 2018-19 school year from a charter school to Bogan High School, where she played volleyball and basketball. Green had no idea when she transferred to Chicago Public Schools that she would end up suing the school, alleging violations against her First Amendment rights. She told Chalkboard that students were made to participate in the district’s Quiet Time program, where instructors encouraged students to participate in transcendental meditation, including initiation rites conducted in a darkened classroom. She was recently awarded $75,000 for damages and legal fees in a judgement. 2023-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 496 Chicago Public SchoolsFirst Amendmentlawsuitreligious freedomcandlelit ritualstranscendental meditationQuiet Time programChicago schoolsMariah GreenEducation in FocusChalkboard Newsinitiation rightsreligious groundsmantraDavid Lynch Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443788/new-bill-would-block-bidens-equity-climate-corps-army https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443788_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443788_video_v3.mp4 New Bill Would Block Biden’s Equity ‘Climate Corps’ Army U.S. Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., will introduce legislation Friday to block President Joe Biden’s “Climate Corps.” The bill, given in advance to The Center Square, would “prohibit federal funds from being made available for the Justice40 Initiative or for the American Climate Corps.” Biden announced in September he was formally creating the Climate Corps, promising to hire a “diverse generation” of 20,000 workers to improve the environment. 2023-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 532 Climate CorpsJoe BidenBob GoodEnvironmental JusticeCenter SquareJustice 40 InitiativeEquity CorpsRepublicanLegislative ProcessHouse Oversight CommitteeFranklin News Foundationthecentersquare.com https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443789/what-is-the-real-cost-of-electric-vehicles https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443789_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443789_video_v3.mp4 What Is the 'Real Cost' of Electric Vehicles? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss a study that looks at the 'real cost' of electric vehicles on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 631 Electric Vehiclesvehicle costgovernment subsidyfederal tax incentiveOrphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday EconomicsFord F-150TeslaCenter Squarereportinggas guzzler https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443790/israel-funding-bill-takes-fire-draws-battle-lines-for-johnson-tenure https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443790_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443790_video_v3.mp4 Israel Funding Bill Takes Fire, Draws Battle Lines for Johnson Tenure The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote as early as Thursday on a controversial spending measure to send funds to Israel and pay for it by cutting from the Internal Revenue Service. The Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act is the most contentious move yet backed by Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., in his new leadership role, a move that President Joe Biden has vocally opposed and which will face significant opposition in the Senate. 2023-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 416 Israel fundingMike JohnsonJoe BidenCongressIRSBiden administrationHamas terroristUkraine fundingCasey HarperFranklin News FoundationCenter Square Newswirerevenue collectionCongressional Budget OfficeChip Roy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443791/report-wisconsin-families-shrinking-faster-than-rest-of-us https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443791_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443791_video_v3.mp4 Report: Wisconsin Families Shrinking Faster Than Rest of US A new report says Wisconsin is outpacing the rest of the country when it comes to smaller families. The Wisconsin Policy Forum is out with a new report that says Wisconsin families have shrunk faster than other states for about the last 50 years. The report says longer lives and a shift away from larger families both contribute to the change. Wisconsin is not alone in the shift to smaller families. The Policy Forum report notes many other states are seeing declines as well. 2023-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 502 Wisconsinpopulation declinefamily sizespolicy reportstate governmentsingle householdsnursing home carepolicy changesmental healthDan McCalebBenjamin YountWisconsin in FocusFranklin News FoundationFonda lac https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443792/california-homeschooling-up-78percent-as-parents-seek-better-education-alternatives https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443792_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443792_video_v3.mp4 California Homeschooling up 78% As Parents Seek Better Education Alternatives Homeschooling in California increased by 78% in the five years between the start of the 2017 and 2022 school years, according to a new analysis from the Washington Post. This analysis follows a report from earlier in October from the California Department of Education that found that most of the state’s public school students do not meet basic math, science and literacy standards, suggesting the state’s public school system is in a state of major crisis. The Post analysis’ authors noted that “home schooling’s surging popularity crosses every measurable line of politics, geography and demographics,” and that there was “found no correlation between school district quality, as measured by standardized test scores, and home-schooling growth,” upending narratives that home-schooling is primarily for wealthy or religious families. 2023-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 399 Californiahomeschoolingpublic schoolseducationWashington PostLGBTQschool boardcivil rightscurriculuminclusive educationDavid MastioKenneth Schrupp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443793/los-angeles-district-attorney-declined-to-press-charges-for-on-video-rape-attempt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443793_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443793_video_v3.mp4 Los Angeles District Attorney Declined to Press Charges for On-Video Rape Attempt The Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon’s office is reviewing its prior decision to not pursue felony charges against a homeless man videotaped attempting to rape a passing woman in broad daylight. Following significant media coverage, and a letter from the local city attorney requesting a felony charge, the district attorney is now reviewing further evidence and a witness who was located after the office’s initial decision as it seeks to make a “provable” case, suggesting it did not find the video footage to be sufficient for conviction. 2023-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 327 CaliforniaLos AngelesGeorge Gasconrape attemptcriminal justicecrime rateviolenceCalifornia in FocuspodcastCenter SquareKenneth SchrupDavid MascioLong Beach https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443794/wisconsin-republicans-push-free-speech-punishments-for-uw-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443794_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443794_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Republicans Push Free Speech Punishments for UW Schools Republicans at the Wisconsin Capitol say students need free speech protections on University of Wisconsin campuses. The Assembly Committee on Colleges and University held a public hearing on a pair of plans Republicans say will not only make sure the Universities of Wisconsin are respecting the First Amendment but will also open the campus to more students. 2023-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 522 Wisconsin in FocusUniversity of WisconsinFirst Amendmentcampus free speechFree SpeechCampus CultureProtestsLegislature PowerTerrorism VictimsHamas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443795/seattle-police-department-implements-new-ruse-policy-to-improve-public-trust https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443795_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443795_video_v3.mp4 Seattle Police Department Implements New Ruse Policy to Improve Public Trust The Seattle Police Department is implementing a new policy that establishes clearer guardrails for the use of ruses. Under the new policy, patrol ruses – which are defined as statements an officer knows is not true – can only be used under five circumstances: for the furtherance of de-escalation, to calm a person, prompt the safety of any person, for scene management, or to bring potentially violent situations to a peaceful resolution. 2023-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 298 Seattle Police Departmentruse policypatrol officerspublic trustde-escalationpolice accountabilitySpencer PauleyBrett DavisGeorge Floyd protests https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443796/commonwealth-court-strikes-down-carbon-tax https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443796_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443796_video_v3.mp4 Commonwealth Court Strikes Down Carbon ‘Tax’ Commonwealth Court struck down Pennsylvania’s entry into an emissions regulatory program Wednesday, agreeing with critics that it's an unconstitutional tax. The decision delivers a blow to supporters of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative – a multi-state program that charges power generators for the pollution they produce – who had hoped Pennsylvania might join the rest of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast in the agreement. 2023-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 347 Pennsylvaniacarbon taxCommonwealth CourtRGGIenergy policystate governmentJosh ShapiroTom WolfGeneral AssemblyEnergy policies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443797/former-border-chief-mayorkas-underreported-gotaway-data-in-senate-hearing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443797_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443797_video_v3.mp4 Former Border Chief: Mayorkas Underreported Gotaway Data in Senate Hearing Former U.S. Customs and Border Protection Chief Mark Morgan estimates the number of people who entered the U.S. illegally and evaded capture in fiscal 2023 is closer to one million, much higher than the "over 600,000" that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told U.S. senators at a Tuesday hearing. Morgan told The Center Square Wednesday in response to questions about Mayorkas' testimony that official known gotaway data could hit one million in fiscal 2023, and the nearly 1.7 million gotaways since January 2021 is underreported by at least 20%. 2023-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 665 Alejandro Mayorkasborder crisisillegal immigrationBorder SecurityHomeland SecurityMark MorganUS immigrationJoe Bidennational securityCenter SquareDan McCalebCasey HarperFBI DirectorChristopher WrayGotaways https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443798/us-rep-newhouse-among-those-opposing-feds-grizzly-bear-proposal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443798_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443798_video_v3.mp4 U.S. Rep. Newhouse Among Those Opposing Feds’ Grizzly Bear Proposal Congressman Dan Newhouse was among a large crowd voicing opposition Monday to a federal proposal to reintroduce grizzly bears into north-central Washington state. “It is clear you all know that grizzles can and probably will move out of the zone in which you drop them, yet rather than letting common sense prevail, are continuing to push forward with this dangerous plan,” Newhouse told representatives from the National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife at a public meeting in Omak. 2023-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 303 Grizzly BearsDan NewhouseUS Fish and WildlifeNational Park ServiceWildlife ConservationEnvironmental Impact StatementWashington StateGrizzly BearUS Rep. Newhouse https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443799/one-month-in-01percent-of-illinois-gun-owner-id-holders-have-registered-banned-firearms https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443799_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443799_video_v3.mp4 One Month In, 0.1% Of Illinois Gun Owner ID Holders Have Registered Banned Firearms A full month into Illinois’ gun ban registry and about 2,400 individuals have disclosed they own at least one banned firearm, attachment or some prohibited ammunition. Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly says it’s “been slow, but steady.” For the registry that opened Oct. 1, Illinois State Police report 2,430 individuals disclosed possessing nearly 4,600 banned firearms, around 2,400 banned attachments and 44 disclosures of possessing banned .50 caliber ammunition. 2023-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisGun Ban RegistryGun ControlJB PritzkerSecond AmendmentGun RegistryBanned FirearmsIllinois Gun OwnersIllinois State PoliceSupreme CourtMigrant crisisHealth subsidiesJoe BidenBorder PolicyFirearms https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443800/report-pennsylvania-spends-among-the-least-on-veterans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443800_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443800_video_v3.mp4 Report: Pennsylvania Spends Among the Least on Veterans Pennsylvania ranks among the worst in the nation when it comes to spending on veterans’ services, according to a recent analysis. The commonwealth fared 42 out of 50, according to data compiled from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Government's National Library of Medicine. Metrics measured were total state expenditure on veterans’ medical care, disability compensation, nursing home availability, employment rates, vocational and rehabilitation training programs, and veteran population density. 2023-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 397 PennsylvaniaVeteran ServicesVeteran Mental HealthVeteran SupportCole McMeelyKristen SmithCenter SquareMedical MarijuanaTax CreditsPennsylvania in Focusaging populationelderly carecareer opportunitiesvocational rehabilitationAnthony Hennen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443801/detroit-casino-strike-continues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443801_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443801_video_v3.mp4 Detroit Casino Strike Continues While the United Auto Worker union auto strike might soon end, Detroit's casino strikes are ongoing. The three casinos remain open but 3,700 members from five unions have been on strike since Oct. 17 seeking better pay and benefits affecting MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown. In 2020, workers agreed to a three-year contract extension with minimal wage increases to help the industry reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic. Striking members say they need raises to compensate for high inflation in Detroit and that the gaming industry is reaping record benefits but aren’t passing them down to workers. 2023-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 217 DetroitCasino StrikeLabor DisputeMGM Grand DetroitMotorCity CasinoHollywood Casino at GreektownUnited Auto WorkersCasino Workers UnionMinimum WageMichiganTerry SmithDrew Ellis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443802/wisconsin-governor-sues-republicans-over-stalled-uw-raises-conservation-projects https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443802_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443802_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Governor Sues Republicans Over Stalled UW Raises, Conservation Projects Wisconsin’s governor is accusing Republican lawmakers of hijacking power at the State Capitol. Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday filed a lawsuit that challenges the Republican-controlled legislature’s Joint Committee on Employment Relations, Joint Finance Committee and Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules for thwarting his power by refusing to approve pay raises for University of Wisconsin employees and for blocking a handful of conservation projects in the state. 2023-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 631 Tony EversWisconsin governorRepublican partyLawsuitLegislative oversightWisconsin Supreme CourtJanet ProtasiewiczRepublicanDemocraticCommittee processSteve NassWisconsinSupreme CourtDan McCalebFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443803/washington-state-continues-search-for-housing-affordability-solutions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443803_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443803_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Continues Search for Housing Affordability Solutions As Washington continues to experience a severe housing affordability crisis, state legislators may finetune some existing tax incentive programs to encourage greater development. Among them is the multifamily tax exemption program created following passage of the Growth Management Act. Implemented at the local level, the tax exemption makes development more affordable upfront while delaying tax revenue otherwise collected. Since 2019, 35,000 residential units have been produced through the MFTE program. 2023-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 314 housing affordabilityWashington Statetax incentive programsTJ Martinellgrowth management actSenate Housing CommitteeBrett Davisproperty taxhousing crisisaffordable housingWashington in FocusCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443804/report-uaw-general-motors-reach-tentative-agreement-to-end-auto-strike https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443804_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443804_video_v3.mp4 Report: UAW, General Motors Reach Tentative Agreement to End Auto Strike The United Auto Workers Union and General Motors have reached a tentative agreement to end the auto strike, a report says, marking the possible end of a 45-day historic strike against the Big Three Automakers. Bloomberg News first reported the deal. The UAW hasn’t publicly released contract details yet. The deal follows days after the UAW and Stellantis reached a tentative deal after six weeks of the Stand Up Strike, a strategy in which the union strikes select factories against the Big Three - Stellantis, Ford, and GM. 2023-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 203 UAWGeneral MotorsAuto StrikeBig Three AutomakersStand Up StrikeStellantisFordShawn FainRich BoyerAmerican DreamDetroitMichigan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443805/the-consumer-is-driving-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443805_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443805_video_v3.mp4 The Consumer Is Driving the Economy Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss consumer spending on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 410 Consumer SpendingEconomic GrowthInflationPersonal IncomeDebtFederal ReserveChris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday EconomicsExcess Savingswage growthcar marketoil priceshealthcare sectormarket implied probability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443806/critics-say-online-credit-recovery-courses-hurt-students-because-some-enable-cheating https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443806_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443806_video_v3.mp4 Critics Say Online Credit Recovery Courses Hurt Students Because Some Enable Cheating Students have opportunities to cheat on online learning courses provided by Edmentum and other virtual course providers, according to a former public school teacher, researchers and in-depth reporting by Chalkboard that resulted in TikTok removing videos and accounts. But despite the concerns over vulnerabilities that online learning platforms allow cheating and research showing that students who take online credit recovery courses experience long-term negative effects, several states and accreditation organizations approve of Edmentum’s online academy. When initially asked about claims from former Atlanta public school teacher Jeremy Noonan who told Chalkboard that students could cheat on Edmentum’s coursework, the company provided a statement that its programs are accredited and approved by state agencies. 2023-11-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 408 Online Credit Recovery CoursesCheatingK-12 EducationEducation in Focusonline courseAI learningonline testsocial mediaBrendan ClearyDan MckaleebBrendon ClaryChuckboard News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443807/oakland-teachers-union-calls-israel-apartheid-and-genocidal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443807_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443807_video_v3.mp4 Oakland Teachers Union Calls Israel ‘Apartheid’ and ‘Genocidal' Leaders of the Oakland Education Association in Oakland, California, called on school leaders to stand in solidarity with Palestinians and called for a ceasefire as tensions between the terrorist organization Hamas and Israel continue to increase. The union’s leadership shared curriculum resources it encouraged educators to employ in their classrooms, which accuse Israel of carrying out genocide and ethnic cleansing, something a Jewish parent said is concerning for her family as antisemitism is on the rise. Megan Bacigalupi, a Jewish parent of students who attend schools in the Oakland Unified School District, said the union leaders’ statement is concerning given the increase in antisemitic incidents nationwide and in the area, including graffiti and the removal of hostage posters for Israelis taken to Gaza. 2023-11-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 520 Oakland Teachers UnionIsrael-Hamas conflictIsraelHamasMiddle East ConflictSchool CurriculumPalestinian Human RightsCease FireEducation in FocusOakland Education AssociationTeach Palestine https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443808/new-home-sales-in-september https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443808_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443808_video_v3.mp4 New Home Sales in September Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss new home sales in September on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-11-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 580 New home salesHome SalesMortgage ratesInterest ratesAffordable homesMedian Sales PriceHome buyersExisting home salesZillowOrphe DivounguyChris KrugHome buildersUS economyWage growthZillow report https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443809/biden-launches-strikes-on-iranian-linked-forces-in-syria https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443809_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443809_video_v3.mp4 Biden Launches Strikes on Iranian-Linked Forces in Syria The Pentagon released a statement late Thursday saying the U.S. military had struck two sites in Eastern Syria known to house Iranian-linked forces. Those strikes come after a series of attacks on U.S. troops in the region from forces linked to Iran. "Today, at President Biden's direction, U.S. military forces conducted self-defense strikes on two facilities in eastern Syria used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated groups," the Pentagon said in a statement. "These precision self-defense strikes are a response to a series of ongoing and mostly unsuccessful attacks against U.S. personnel in Iraq and Syria by Iranian-backed militia groups that began on October 17." 2023-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 482 BidenSyriaIranian ForcesIsraelHamasJoe BidenUkraineRussiafunding requestMike Johnsonspending package https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443810/soft-on-crime-sacramento-sparks-prostitution-boom-in-los-angeles https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443810_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443810_video_v3.mp4 ‘Soft on Crime’ Sacramento Sparks Prostitution Boom in Los Angeles Los Angeles is in crisis as public prostitution becomes normal across vast swathes of the city and police can do little to stop it under new California laws, according to a new report from the New York Post. City officials told The Center Square while the Figueroa Corridor in South Central is gaining the most national media attention, major public prostitution scenes in the Hollywood and Century corridors are also causes for concern, and that due to intimidation, reporting for crimes associated with prostitution is only a small fraction of the real total. The report outlines how a 40 block area of South Central is covered by hundreds of prostitutes, some charging as little as $40 for some acts, with “10 girls on the corner, condoms on the ground,” all in “broad daylight.” 2023-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 371 prostitutionLos AngelesSacramentocrime lawCalifornia lawsex worksex traffickingCaliforniaCenter Squareretail theftchild servicesDavid MastioKenneth Schrupp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443811/vancouver-city-council-approves-33-year-tree-canopy-plan-as-a-resolution https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443811_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443811_video_v3.mp4 Vancouver City Council Approves 33-Year Tree Canopy Plan as a Resolution The Vancouver City Council has unanimously approved the Vancouver Urban Forestry Management Plan resolution that seeks to reach a 28% tree canopy goal by 2047. Vancouver's current 21% tree coverage provides more than $40 million in ecological benefits to the city, according to the plan, which was created in part by software company PlanIT GEO. However, in order to reach the 28% tree canopy goal, it would cost the city tens of millions of dollars, as previously reported by The Center Square. 2023-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 493 Vancouver City Counciltree canopyurban forestryforestry managementtree canopy planecological benefitscarbon emission reductionsstormwater drainagecity staffexternal stakeholderscity of SeattleBrett DavisSpencer PauleyWashington in Focuspublic hearing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443812/michigan-court-mdos-must-revise-election-poll-challenger-rules https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443812_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443812_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Court: MDOS Must Revise Election Poll Challenger Rules The Michigan Court of Claims ruled Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s office must either rescind or revise a May 2022 Manual for election poll challengers. The 15-page ruling analyzed four restrictions on poll challengers, including the credential form requirement, the requirement that communication only is with the “Challenger Liaison”, the prohibition on recording “impermissible challenges,” and the prohibition on electronic devices in the Absent Voter Counting Board. The court found the rules should have been promulgated through the Administrative Procedures Act. 2023-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 193 MichiganMichigan Court of ClaimsJocelyn BensonElection Poll ChallengerAdministrative Procedures ActMichigan Secretary of StateScott McclellanElection LawVoting Rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443813/republican-policymakers-all-in-on-hydrogen-hubs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443813_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443813_video_v3.mp4 Republican Policymakers All-in on Hydrogen Hubs Republican lawmakers welcome the state’s future hydrogen hubs as the next step in energy production that balances environmental conservation with economic growth. But not everyone believes in the promise of hydrogen, and instead worry that the government will waste billions on questionable technology. 2023-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 226 hydrogen hubsPennsylvaniaenergy productioneconomic growthenvironmental conservationcarbon emissionsfossil fuelsnatural gasKristen SmithAnthony Hennen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443814/wisconsin-proposed-voter-id-private-money-ban-amendments-get-hearing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443814_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443814_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Proposed Voter ID, Private Money Ban Amendments Get Hearing There is traditional support for and opposition against a series of constitutional amendments that deal with voting in Wisconsin. The Joint Senate Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection and Assembly Campaigns and Elections Committees held a public hearing Tuesday on three amendments. Senate Joint Resolution 71 / Assembly Joint Resolution 76 sets the voting age at 18, and limits voting in Wisconsin to only US citizens, Senate Joint Resolution 73 / Assembly Joint Resolution 78 enshrines voter ID in the Wisconsin Constitution, and Senate Joint Resolution 78 / Assembly Joint Resolution 77 prohibits the use of outside money from being used in state elections. 2023-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 544 WisconsinVoter IDElection LawElection FraudMark ZuckerbergWisconsin Supreme Courtvoter turnoutelectionconstitutional amendmentsGovernor EversBenjamin Yount https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443815/biden-asks-for-emergency-funds-to-treat-mexican-sewage-spilling-into-california https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443815_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443815_video_v3.mp4 Biden Asks for Emergency Funds to Treat Mexican Sewage Spilling Into California President Joe Biden called upon Congress to provide $310 million in emergency funding to expand the treatment of raw sewage from Mexico causing beach closures, stench, poor air quality, and even illness to San Diego residents. According to academic research from UC San Diego, approximately 34,000 people swimming at San Diego’s Imperial Beach next to the border got sick with just norovirus in 2017, the year of the most recent available study. The funding will go towards the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant, which can currently treat 25 million gallons per day of wastewater but can be expanded to treat up to 100 million gallons per day. 2023-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 321 David MastioCenter SquareKenneth SchruppCaliforniaTijuanaSan DiegosewageRichard BaileyCalifornia reporterpodcastCalifornia in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443816/families-pushed-to-extend-illinois-school-choice-program-at-start-of-veto-session https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443816_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443816_video_v3.mp4 Families Pushed to Extend Illinois’ School Choice Program at Start of Veto Session As members of each party lay out their priorities with the start of fall veto session at the Illinois statehouse, scores of school kids benefiting from the soon-to-expire Invest in Kids school choice scholarship program were on the scene. But to start the session, House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, advanced a measure out of committee to allow statehouse staffers to unionize. “The way this bill is written, there will be no bargaining over calendars and schedules and how the legislature will operate,” Welch told the committee. “And we have a no strike provision.” 2023-10-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Invest in Kidsschool choiceIllinoisJB PritzkerIllinois Veto Sessionschool choice scholarshippublic schoolsChicago migrantsNon-citizen crisisRepublican partySouthern borderTaxpayer costIllinois in Focusmigrant base campscholarship program https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443817/washington-state-saw-violent-crime-increase-in-2022 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443817_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443817_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Saw Violent Crime Increase in 2022 Both the FBI and a state law enforcement association say violent crime in Washington increased in 2022, running contrary to overall national findings. Last week, the bureau released data on more than 11 million criminal offenses reported across the U.S. in the prior year. FBI’s estimates showed that national violent crime decreased an estimated 1.7% in 2022 compared to 2021. However, during the same period, Washington state’s violent crime numbers rose an estimated 1.06%, according to FBI statistics. 2023-10-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 462 violent crimeWashington StateFBIcrime statisticsmurderdomestic violencecrime numbersSeattle Police Departmentmotor vehicle theftstate statisticsdrug violationswashington stateSpencer Pauley https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443818/new-speaker-lays-out-legislative-agenda-receives-broad-support-from-party https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443818_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443818_video_v3.mp4 New Speaker Lays Out Legislative Agenda, Receives Broad Support From Party U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has laid out his vision for the House and legislative goals, but he faces the daunting task of reuniting a divided party in a slim majority and funding the government before the partial shutdown deadline in the middle of November. Before the vote to elect Johnson as speaker on Wednesday, Johnson sent a memo to his fellow Republicans asking for their support and promising an “ambitious” legislative agenda. 2023-10-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 582 Mike JohnsonHouse SpeakerGovernment FundingGovernment ShutdownHouse of RepresentativesAppropriations BillsConservative RepublicansLouisiana Republicanpolicyleadership2024 electionSpeaker McCarthyCapitol HillfundraisingAnti-Israel Protests https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443819/regulatory-reform-clock-ticking-especially-for-broadband-expansion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443819_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443819_video_v3.mp4 Regulatory Reform Clock Ticking, Especially for Broadband Expansion Pennsylvania’s regulatory state is causing headaches, from long wait times to approve major projects to driving up costs that undermine the goals of federal programs. “We aim to strike a balance between the need for safeguards to protect the public and the imperative to create a business-friendly environment that fosters entrepreneurship, job creation, and prosperity,” Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, said during a Senate Republican Policy Committee hearing on red tape in the commonwealth. 2023-10-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 330 Pennsylvaniabroadband expansionrural broadbandfederal fundingpublic-private partnershipsregulatory reformKristen SmithAnthony HennonEMShospitalsfirefightersPennsylvania in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443820/brewer-ballpark-funding-plan-faces-opposition-in-wisconsin-senate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443820_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443820_video_v3.mp4 Brewer Ballpark Funding Plan Faces Opposition in Wisconsin Senate The plan to spend $500 million in taxpayer money on the Milwaukee Brewers’ stadium may look different once it gets through the Wisconsin Senate. A Senate panel held a hearing on the stadium funding proposal Wednesday and immediately hit supporters with questions. Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said before the hearing that there are not enough Republican votes to get the ballpark package through the Senate. 2023-10-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 557 Milwaukee BrewersAmerican Family FieldWisconsin SenateBrewer Ballparkfunding planWisconsinticket taxDevin LeMahieusales taxtax reformRick SchlesingerTony Eversballpark renovation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443821/fixing-washingtons-broken-transportation-funding-system https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443821_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443821_video_v3.mp4 Fixing Washington’s ‘Broken’ Transportation Funding System State and county officials have recently highlighted a severe shortage of funding for transportation infrastructure in Washington that includes roads, bridges and highways. However, the overall problem stems from a variety of contributing factors that are causing one state legislator to call for an overhaul of the system. “I think the problem is really where the priorities are,” Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, said in an interview with The Center Square. Goehner is a member of the House Transportation Committee and recently penned a guest column for The Wenatchee World arguing the state needs to cease unnecessary transportation projects and shift toward maintenance work. 2023-10-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 482 Washington Statetransportation fundingstate gas taxinfrastructure maintenanceWSDOTtransportation budgetgas pricesclimate commitment actroad maintenanceBrett DavisTJ Martinelldebt repaymentDepartment of TransportationpreservationJay Inslee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443822/michigan-lawmakers-propose-dyslexia-bills https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443822_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443822_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Lawmakers Propose Dyslexia Bills A new bill aims to help Michigan students with dyslexia learn to read and write. Rep. Kathy Schmaltz, R-Jackson, introduced the plan. House Bill 5135 aims to ensure all Michigan school districts have at least one teacher trained in the Orton-Gillingham method, a well-established and effective approach to teaching students with dyslexia that breaks reading and spelling down into smaller skills involving letters and sounds, according to supporters. 2023-10-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 114 MichiganDyslexiaKathy SchmaltzHouse Bill 5135Orton-GillinghamLearning DisabilityEducationMichigan Legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443823/crematories-want-to-cool-the-fs-down-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443823_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443823_video_v3.mp4 Crematories Want to ‘Cool the F’s Down’ in Pennsylvania A slight operating change for crematories across Pennsylvania could impact costs and air quality in a big way. That’s why the Senate Environmental and Resources Committee enjoyed a bit of levity on Tuesday before approving House Bill 1246, a proposed amendment to the state’s code for crematories. A memo from the bill’s prime sponsor, Rep. Steven Malagari, D-Lansdale, calls on legislators to “Cool the ℉s Down.” 2023-10-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 201 Pennsylvaniacrematoriescremationair qualityPennsylvania SenateSteven MalagariEnvironmental Resourcesgreen burialsfuneral industry https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443824/uaw-ford-reach-tentative-agreement-to-end-auto-strike https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443824_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443824_video_v3.mp4 UAW, Ford Reach Tentative Agreement to End Auto Strike On the 41st day on strike, the United Auto Workers Union reached a tentative deal with Ford Motor Co. About 20,000 Ford workers at the Kentucky Truck Plant, Chicago Assembly Plant and Fort Wayne Assembly Plant will return to work while the agreement goes through the ratification process, with the UAW National Ford Council convening in Detroit to review the agreement. 2023-10-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 228 UAWFordAuto Workers UnionFord Motor Co.Auto StrikeShawn FainChuck BrowningWalter ReutherBig ThreeKentucky Truck PlantChicago Assembly PlantFort Wayne Assembly Plant https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443825/moderation-or-ideological-control-congress-hears-perspective-on-book-removals https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443825_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443825_video_v3.mp4 ‘Moderation’ or ‘Ideological Control’? Congress Hears Perspective on Book Removals A congressional panel in the House of Representatives heard testimony from witnesses about the different perspectives on graphic books in school libraries. Such debates over the appropriateness of explicit books that students can access have occurred nationwide in school board meetings. The Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education held a hearing Thursday on “combating graphic, explicit content in school libraries.” Republican lawmakers favored the removal of inappropr 2023-10-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 493 Book removalsSchool librariesCongressional hearingK-12 educationCongressEducation in Focusfederal guidelineseducation fundingBrendan ClearyDan McCalebDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443826/why-chicago-public-schools-wants-dollar144-billion-for-old-emptying-buildings https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443826_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443826_video_v3.mp4 Why Chicago Public Schools Wants $14.4 Billion for Old, Emptying Buildings Even after losing its position as the third largest school district in the country, Chicago Public Schools continues to seek budget expansions for building investments, despite more empty schools. The district’s 2023 Education Facilities Master Plan identifies a rapid need for investments, especially for the school systems’ aging buildings. But between the 2013-14 school year and the 2022-23 school year, CPS enrollment has dropped by nearly 20%, or 78,439 students. Despite enrollment declines, the district is asking for more over $14 billion to update its buildings. 2023-10-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 483 Chicago Public SchoolsSchool FundingBuilding RenovationChicagoPublic SchoolsTax PayerEducationSchool DistrictStudent EnrollmentStudent OutMigrationSchool BuildingsFunding EducationEducation in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443827/homebuilder-sentiment-falls-to-2023-low https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443827_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443827_video_v3.mp4 Homebuilder Sentiment Falls to 2023 Low Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss falling builder sentiment on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-10-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 691 homebuilder sentimentmortgage rateshousing marketbuilding permitshousing startsreal estatehousing unit deficitZillowhome buyingrental markethome ownershipChris KrugOrphe DivounguyUS Economyrefinance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443828/inflation-for-services-remains-stubbornly-high https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443828_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443828_video_v3.mp4 Inflation for Services Remains 'Stubbornly High' Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the most recent consumer price index (CPI) on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-10-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 532 CPI reportInflationFederal ReserveUS EconomyInterest RatesRecessionThe FedLabor DemandWage Growthhousing marketretail salesdemographic factorsexcess savingsbond market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443829/feds-warn-of-potential-terror-attacks-overseas-as-israel-hamas-war-escalates https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443829_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443829_video_v3.mp4 Feds Warn of Potential Terror Attacks Overseas as Israel-Hamas War Escalates The federal government is warning Americans to "exercise increased caution" when traveling overseas as tensions mount over Israel's war with the terrorist group Hamas in the Mideast." Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution," the department said in a "Worldwide Caution" alert posted Thursday. 2023-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 483 IsraelHamasTerror AttacksMiddle EastUkraineUS CongressFunding RequestForeign PolicyRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyUS funding Israelpro PalestinianJoe Bidenborder wall fundingUkraine funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443830/farmington-hills-man-sentenced-for-dollar20k-target-kitchenaid-mixer-theft https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443830_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443830_video_v3.mp4 Farmington Hills Man Sentenced for $20K Target KitchenAid Mixer Theft A Farmington Hills man was sentenced to 128 days in jail and two years probation for organized retail fraud by Judge Cheryl Matthews in the 6th Circuit Court in Oakland. In September, Brian Roussey, 31, pled guilty to three counts for operating a theft and resale scheme of KitchenAid brand stand mixers from metro Detroit Target stores. He was ordered to pay $20,108 in restitution to Target. 2023-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 148 Brian Rousseyorganized retail fraudKitchenAidTargetOakland CountytheftMichiganDana Nesselretail crime https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443831/most-california-students-not-meeting-basic-math-science-literacy-standards https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443831_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443831_video_v3.mp4 Most California Students Not Meeting Basic Math, Science, Literacy Standards According to a new annual report from the California Department of Education, the majority of public school students in California are not meeting standards in the three main subjects tested by the state. 53% of students don’t meet state literacy standards while 65% don’t meet math and 70% don’t meet science standards. California Department of Education officials celebrated the numbers as an improvement upon the previous year, noting that math and science proficiency levels increased by 1.2 percentage points and .7 percentage points respectively. 2023-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 512 California schoolstest scoreseducation standardsschool fundingstudent disciplineGavin NewsomRob Bontatextbookslocal stateschool choicehomeschoolingDavid MastioKenneth Schrupp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443832/wisconsin-republicans-focus-on-child-care-regulations-not-money https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443832_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443832_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Republicans Focus on Child Care Regulations, Not Money Republicans at the Wisconsin Capital are moving forward with their child care agenda that doesn't include new money. A senate panel heard testimony on six different pieces of legislation that would change regulations or rules for child care providers in the state. Sen. Joan Ballweg, R-Markesan, said the idea is to make it easier for daycare providers to open up, or expand, and provide parents with more spots in daycares across the state as opposed to spending more money. 2023-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 480 Wisconsinchildcare regulationsRepublican Partystate legislaturechildcareworkforceTony EversGovernor EversRepublican planBenjamin YountWisconsin in FocusDemocratic PartyCOVID era programRomaine QuinnCovid-19 pandemic https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443833/house-committee-biden-administration-policies-empower-cartels-undermine-national-security https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443833_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443833_video_v3.mp4 House Committee: Biden Administration Policies Empower Cartels, Undermine National Security Republican members of the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security say they are continuing to produce evidence to support their claim that Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is derelict in his duty and should be removed from office. In July, the committee published its first report detailing the laws and court orders the committee says Mayorkas has “ignored, abused or failed to follow.” Members cite alleged violations of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), including an abuse of its parole program, detention and removal requirements, instituting mass parole programs, ignoring federal court orders, among other actions. 2023-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 453 Biden AdministrationHomeland SecurityAlejandro Mayorkasborder controlUS border crisisimmigration policycartelsnational securityHouse CommitteeJoe BidenUnited States borderdomestic terrorismterrorist threatChristopher RayCapitol Hill protest https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443834/california-violent-crime-skyrockets-as-arrests-plummet https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443834_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443834_video_v3.mp4 California Violent Crime Skyrockets as Arrests Plummet According to newly released FBI crime statistics for 2022, violent crime decreased nationwide but sharply increased in California. Between 2021 and 2022, the violent crime rate per 100,000 people increased from 481.2 to 499.5 in California and decreased from 387 to 380.7 nationwide. At the same time, statewide arrests decreased significantly from pre-pandemic levels, a statewide phenomenon not localized to just major cities. 2023-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 485 California crimeviolent crime rateFBI crime reportingGavin Newsomretail theftpolice departmentdowntown San Franciscosubstance abuseorganized crimeDavid MastioKenneth SchruppLondon BreedElon Musk https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443835/king-county-moves-on-potential-dollar1-billion-property-tax-hike-for-climate-action https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443835_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443835_video_v3.mp4 King County Moves on Potential $1 Billion Property Tax Hike for Climate Action King County voters may see a new climate levy lid lift on their ballots next year as county officials begin discussions to increase revenue to reduce climate impact efforts. The new motion would request King County Executive Dow Constantine to develop funding options to generate $1 billion in funding over a six- or nine-year period. Funds would be used for greenhouse gas reduction efforts and response to climate impacts. 2023-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 283 King CountyClimate ActionProperty TaxDow ConstantineClimate LevySpencer PauleyTJ MartinellGreenhouse Gas ReductionWashington stateLocal NewsTax Hike https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443836/lawmakers-call-uw-regional-campus-decisions-unfortunate-unsurprising https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443836_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443836_video_v3.mp4 Lawmakers Call UW Regional Campus Decisions Unfortunate, Unsurprising Few at the Wisconsin capital are happy about the University of Wisconsin's decision to end in-person classes at two regional campuses, though they are not shocked. University president Jay Rothman announced the university will end face-to-face classes at UW-Milwaukee Washington County and UW Oshkosh Fond du Lac. Rothman also announced the UW Platteville Richland campus will close permanently. 2023-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 556 Wisconsin in FocusWisconsin campusregional campuseshigher educationJay RothmanUniversity of Wisconsinenrollment declinecollege budget cutsUW Oshkoshuniversity administrationfaculty layoffsWisconsin colleges https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443837/illinois-to-suspend-enrollment-of-non-citizen-health-care-as-capacity-nears https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443837_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443837_video_v3.mp4 Illinois to Suspend Enrollment of Non-citizen Health Care as Capacity Nears Just four months into the fiscal year, Illinois’ Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors program will suspend accepting new enrollees starting Nov. 6, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services said Thursday. In 2020, Illinois began subsidizing the health care of non-citizens in the state over the age of 65, estimating the cost to be $1.8 million. Two years later, the state started offering the taxpayer subsidized benefit to non-citizens over the age of 42. 2023-10-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinoishealthcarenon-citizen migrantstaxpayersgovernment spendingJB PritzkerIllinois governmenthealth careMedicaidIllinois Departmentelectric vehiclesgovernor pritzkertax creditsclimate changefossil fuels https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443838/washington-dot-claims-dollar11-billion-backlog-of-infrastructure-projects https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443838_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443838_video_v3.mp4 Washington DOT Claims $11 Billion Backlog of Infrastructure Projects While Washington's Climate Commitment Act has generated more than $1 billion in less than a year to fund climate change initiatives, the Washington State Department of Transportation says they don't have enough money to replace infrastructure that's at the end of its lifespan. Although the state agency has for years warned of a “glidepath toward failure” regarding funding for road maintenance and preservation, WSDOT officials now say years of funding gaps have added up to the tune of $11 billion worth of project backlog. 2023-10-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 297 Washington DOTInfrastructureFundingClimate Commitment ActTransportationProject BacklogRoad MaintenanceBridge RepairPot HolesLegislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443839/michigan-supreme-court-ponders-privacy-limits-for-drones https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443839_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443839_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Supreme Court Ponders Privacy Limits for Drones The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday about whether the government can use drones to surveil private property without a warrant and use that evidence in court for zoning disputes. For two years, Long Lake Township zoning officials flew a drone over Todd and Heather Maxon’s property in northern Michigan near Traverse City, taking photographs and videos as part of a zoning dispute that he was running an illegal junkyard. The Institute for Justice, a public interest law firm, is defending the Maxons. 2023-10-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 202 Michigan Supreme Courtdrone surveillanceprivacy rightsInstitute for Justicezoning disputesTodd MaxonHeather MaxonLong Lake TownshipMichael GreenbergBill Hin4th amendment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443840/september-home-sales-lowest-level-since-2008 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443840_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443840_video_v3.mp4 September Home Sales: Lowest Level Since 2008 Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the housing market in September on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-10-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 542 home saleshousing marketmortgage rateseconomic recessioninflation ratesreal estatehome valuesChris KrugOrphe Divounguynew constructionhousing saleslabor marketsupply shockhome buying https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443841/jordan-speaker-vote-is-back-on-no-mchenry-deal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443841_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443841_video_v3.mp4 Jordan: Speaker Vote Is Back On, No McHenry Deal U.S. House Judiciary Chair Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, told reporters Thursday afternoon that he would in fact keep running for speaker and hold another floor vote, despite reports that he was considering postponing his effort. The news came after Jordan reportedly said behind closed doors he would back the speaker pro Tempore, Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C. for a limited temporary speakership role so that lawmakers can hit key funding deadlines coming this year. 2023-10-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 444 Jim JordanPatrick McHenryKevin McCarthySpeaker of the HouseHouse SpeakerRepublican Partygovernment fundinggovernment shutdownUkraineIsraelSteve ScaliseMatt GaetzHouse Majority LeaderJoe BidenCasey Harper https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443842/economic-impact-of-a-dysfunctional-congress https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443842_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443842_video_v3.mp4 Economic Impact of a Dysfunctional Congress Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the economic impact of a dysfunctional congress on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-10-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 568 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyEconomic impactDysfunctional CongressFederal Reservecontrolling inflationinterest rateshousing marketfederal governmenthousing regulationland use reformeconomic recession https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443843/explicit-book-access-in-pennsylvania-school-libraries-faces-a-reckoning https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443843_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443843_video_v3.mp4 Explicit Book Access in Pennsylvania School Libraries Faces a Reckoning Sexually explicit books in school libraries make many parents uncomfortable, but some educators say policies that limit access for students are ineffective, at best. Still, local officials want guidance from the state about how to allay concerns over books available to children, some as young as sixth grade, that depict or describe graphic sexual acts, incest and pedophilia. “What I have found is that if we had a starting point to work from … I couldn’t even tell you how many hours as a board trying to figure out how to move forward,” said Emily Zimmerman, a parent and board member in Warwick School District in Lancaster County. 2023-10-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 356 Pennsylvaniaschool librariesbook accessKristen Smithparental permissionSenate Education CommitteePennsylvania in FocusRepublican partypolitical issuesJosh Shapirostate legislationlocal officials https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443844/two-ballot-measures-loom-large-for-spokane-voters https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443844_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443844_video_v3.mp4 Two Ballot Measures Loom Large for Spokane Voters Two ballot measures loom large for Spokane voters in the upcoming Nov. 7 general election. Measure No. 1 calls for a two-tenths of 1% increase in the countywide sales tax – that is, 2 cents more on every $10 purchase – beginning next April and continuing over 30 years. There is an exemption on motor vehicle sales and leases. If enacted, the measure over time will raise an estimated $1.7 billion for criminal justice, public safety, and behavioral health purposes. Voters across Spokane County will see Measure 1 on their ballots, which are being mailed out later this week. Another initiative, Proposition No. 1, seeks to ban homeless encampments near schools, parks, playgrounds, and childcare facilities within Spokane City limits. Only Spokane voters within city limits will decide this proposal. 2023-10-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 424 electionlocal racesSpokanevoter turnoutWashingtonBallot measureMeasure OneProposition OneHomelessCountyCity limitsSecretary of StateSpencer PauleyRandy Bracht https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443845/wisconsin-school-choice-supporters-promise-to-fight-lawsuit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443845_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443845_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin School Choice Supporters Promise to Fight Lawsuit Several groups promised to fight a new lawsuit that challenges school choice in Wisconsin. Kirk Bangstad, the owner of the Minocqua Brewing, last week filed a lawsuit that accuses Wisconsin's voucher programs of harming public schools in the state. Bangstad is challenging school choice based on Wisconsin's Constitution 2023-10-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 560 WisconsinKirk Bangstadschool choiceWisconsin Supreme CourtWisconsin school choiceSchool choice fundingWisconsin public schoolsWisconsin supreme courtWisconsin educationBenjamin Yountuniform taxationpublic purpose requirementInstitute for Reforming GovernmentWisconsin Institute for LawAct 10 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443846/no-new-primary-election-date-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443846_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443846_video_v3.mp4 No New Primary Election Date in Pennsylvania The primary election will happen April 23, despite several legislative attempts to move up the date and capitalize on Pennsylvania’s swing state status. Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, said the upper chamber would not consider an amended bill that would reschedule the election for April 16 – even though it included property tax reform the chamber supported. 2023-10-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 313 Pennsylvaniaprimary election datePennsylvania Senateelection reformvoting reformKristen SmithAnthony HinnenPennsylvania in FocusCentral Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443847/3700-detroit-casino-workers-go-on-strike https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443847_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443847_video_v3.mp4 3,700 Detroit Casino Workers Go On Strike About 3,700 casino workers in Detroit walked out on strike at noon Tuesday after failing to reach a new contract. The strike affects operations at the MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown and workers including dealers, cleaning staff, food and beverage workers, valets, engineers, and more. Workers represented by the Detroit Casino Council are seeking higher pay and better benefits. 2023-10-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 198 DetroitCasinoWorkersStrikeMGM Grand DetroitMotorCity CasinoHollywood CasinoGreektownDetroit Casino Councillabor relationswage increaseunionbetter benefits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443848/michigan-officials-cite-teacher-shortage-as-impetus-for-change-despite-data https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443848_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443848_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Officials Cite Teacher Shortage as Impetus for Change Despite Data Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation that changed requirements for retired public-school teachers to work while receiving pension benefits, citing the teacher shortage in the state. Data show the number of teachers has increased in recent years relative to students. While the number of teachers has increased and the number of students has decreased overall in the state, lawmakers passed legislation that would make it easier for retired teachers to receive their pensions and return to work for school districts. 2023-10-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 490 Teacher ShortageMichiganK-12 educationEducation DataMichigan SchoolsTeacher RecruitmentEducation in FocusChalkbeat NewsDan McAlebBrennan ClancyFranklin News FoundationSpecial Education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443849/659-known-suspected-terrorists-captured-in-fiscal-2023-most-in-recorded-history https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443849_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443849_video_v3.mp4 659 Known, Suspected Terrorists Captured in Fiscal 2023, Most in Recorded History More known or suspected terrorists have been apprehended at the northern and southwest borders in fiscal 2023 than any other fiscal year in recorded history. In fiscal 2023, 659 known or suspected terrorists (KSTs) were apprehended attempting to illegally enter the U.S. – with the majority being apprehended at the northern border, according to CBP data last updated Sept. 15. The fiscal year ended Sept. 30. 2023-10-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 410 Terrorist ApprehensionUS Border Securityillegal immigrationterroristborder policiesJoe BidenAmerica in FocusICE agentsborder wallcriminal historyMiddle EastIsrael Gaza Conflict https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443850/act-test-scores-decline-for-sixth-year-students-miss-college-benchmarks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443850_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443850_video_v3.mp4 ACT: Test Scores Decline for Sixth Year; Students Miss College Benchmarks Standardized test score results show academic achievement declines for the sixth year in a row, highlighting the impact of COVID-19-related school closures on student learning. The nonprofit behind the ACT said this week that scores fell again in all testing subjects in the 2022-23 school year. This comes as graduation rates in school districts have increased despite test scores showing academic declines, as Chalkboard News previously reported. Students nationwide tested during the 2022-23 school year had an average composite score on the ACT of 19.5, which was down from 19.8 the previous year and 20.7 in the 2018-19 school year. 2023-10-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 414 ACTSATstandardized testcollege readinessK-12 educationachievement declineacademic assessmentACT TestCollege ReadinessCovid 19Graduation RateEducationSAT scoresSchool Closures https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443851/plan-would-keep-children-out-of-away-from-madisons-naked-bike-ride https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443851_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443851_video_v3.mp4 Plan Would Keep Children Out Of, Away From Madison’s Naked Bike Ride A lawmaker has a plan at the Wisconsin Capitol to make sure children are away from and cannot ride in Madison's Naked Bike ride. State Sen. Chris Kapenga, R-Delafield, is shepherding the proposal. He said Wisconsin needs a new state law after a 10-year-old-girl rode her bike naked during Madison's Naked Bike Ride this summer. 2023-10-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 475 Madison naked bike rideChris KapengaWisconsinNaked Bike Ridestate legislatureMadisonTony EversDemocraticDane CountyBenjamin YountDan McCaleb https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443852/biden-says-at-least-14-americans-killed-in-hamas-terror-attack https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443852_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443852_video_v3.mp4 Biden Says at Least 14 Americans Killed in Hamas Terror Attack President Joe Biden addressed the Hamas terror attacks in Israel during a speech from the White House Tuesday, pledging the support of the U.S. and saying that at least 14 American citizens had been killed and that some were being held hostage. Biden condemned the "brutality of Hamas" calling it "abhorrent" and comparing it to ISIS terrorism. "Women raped, assaulted, paraded as trophies, families hid their fear for hours and hours desperately trying to keep their children quiet to avoid drawing attention," Biden said during the speech, flanked by Vice President Kamala Harris on one side and Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the other. 2023-10-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 479 Hamas Terror AttackIsrael Hamas conflictJoe BidenIsraelUS SupportAmerican TaxpayersMiddle EastGaza borderGround invasionCenter SquareBenjamin NetanyahuOil PricesGas PricesUkraine https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443853/financial-report-gives-michigan-a-d-grade https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443853_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443853_video_v3.mp4 Financial Report Gives Michigan a ‘D’ Grade Despite receiving federal COVID funds, Michigan's financial condition worsened in 2022. A new report found every Michigander must pay $12,100 to bail the state out of debt. Financial watchdog Truth in Accounting released its 14th annual Financial State of the States report, which provides a comprehensive analysis of the fiscal health of all 50 states based on the latest available data. The report found Michigan ranked 38 out of 50 for finances because it has $47.4 billion but $88 billion worth of bills – a $40.7 billion deficit. 2023-10-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 211 MichiganTruth in AccountingState FinancesGovernment DebtFinancial ReportScott MclaughlinCOVID FundsTaxpayer BurdenState Budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443854/wisconsin-public-school-students-struggle-with-reading-math https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443854_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443854_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Public School Students Struggle With Reading, Math Nearly 60% of students in Wisconsin's Public Schools continue to be unable to read, write or do math at grade level. The State's Department of Public Instruction released the latest standardized test scores Tuesday, and they show 39.2% of public school students are proficient or better in reading, while 41.1% are proficient or better in math. But those are the statewide averages. Individual schools saw differing results, and the numbers show low-income students did worse across the board. 2023-10-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 509 WisconsinPublic schoolsReadingMathStudent achievementTest scoresCOVID-19 pandemicEducation ReformSchool ChoiceStudent SupportMilwaukee SchoolsBenjamin YountDan McCaleb https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443855/scalise-drops-out-of-speakership-bid-after-significant-opposition https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443855_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443855_video_v3.mp4 Scalise Drops Out of Speakership Bid After Significant Opposition U.S. House Republican Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., was the leading contender to be the speaker of the House Thursday morning, but by the evening, news broke that he was dropping his bid for the position. Multiple lawmakers and media outlets reported Scalise's announcement, which he made to a group of reporters at the Capitol late Thursday. House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is a key contender as well, but at least for now, neither seems able to nab the 217 needed votes to become speaker of the House. 2023-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 405 Steve ScaliseHouse SpeakerJim JordanKevin McCarthyRepublicanDemocraticSpeakerMcCarthyGovernment ShutdownHamas AttackIsrael WarGaza InvasionHakim Jeffriesmoderate RepublicanAmerica in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443856/after-vagueness-hearing-federal-judge-could-strike-down-illinois-gun-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443856_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443856_video_v3.mp4 After Vagueness Hearing, Federal Judge Could Strike Down Illinois’ Gun Ban A federal judge who once ruled plaintiffs challenging Illinois’ gun and magazine ban may be able to prove their case now has the option of striking the law down based on the merits. Illinois’ ban on more than 170 semi-automatic rifles, shotguns and pistols was enacted on Jan. 10. The law also bans the sale and possession of handgun magazines over 15 rounds and rifle magazines over 10 rounds. Firearms owners with such guns purchased before Jan. 10 have until Jan. 1, 2024 to register their firearms, attachments and .50 caliber ammunition, or face potential criminal penalties. 2023-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinois gun banSecond AmendmentStephen McGlynnThomas Maagsemi-automatic riflesfirearm registrationIllinoisGun banFirearm ownerGreg BishopCenter Squaregun and magazine banGovernor PritzkerState debtTaxpayer burden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443857/wa-sopb-chair-reiterates-support-for-community-notification-on-sex-offenders https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443857_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443857_video_v3.mp4 WA SOPB Chair Reiterates Support for Community Notification on Sex Offenders Brad Meryhew, chair of the Washington State Sex Offender Policy Board, said he wants to clear the air regarding a research document by an outside agency that was brought up by Cathy Dahlquist, a former state legislator, at the board's Sept. 21 meeting. The document is a summary put together by the SOPB’s data scientist of a draft Model Penal Code document from the American Law Institute, a Philadelphia-based research and advocacy group of judges, lawyers and legal scholars. The MPC concludes that community notification actually undermines public safety, recommending that sex offender registries be reserved for law enforcement and not be made available to the public. The institute reasons that notifications and registries make it more difficult for offenders to re-integrate into the community. 2023-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 515 Washington in FocusBrad MaryhewSex OffenderPolicy Boardcommunity notificationpublic safetyAmerican Law InstituteWashington SOPBsex offendersGPS trackinginternet access limitations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443858/whitmer-touts-dollar20m-michigan-marketing-campaign https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443858_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443858_video_v3.mp4 Whitmer Touts $20M Michigan Marketing Campaign Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Economic Development Corp. unveiled “You Can in Michigan” — a new talent attraction marketing campaign launching nationally. The campaign follows reports of population loss and an estimated more than 270,000 more people will leave the state by 2050. Michigan has lost more than 40,000 residents since 2020. The $20 million campaign showcases Michigan via new television commercials, radio spots, print placements, social channels and themichiganlife.org, a new website for job seekers to explore the state. 2023-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 201 Gretchen WhitmerMichiganMarketing CampaignEconomic DevelopmentPopulation LossJob SeekersYou Can in MichiganHillary DoeQuentin L. Messer Jr.Michigan Economic Development Corp. https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443859/pennsylvania-transparency-on-environmental-justice-activity-lags https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443859_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443859_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Transparency on Environmental Justice Activity Lags Though state and federal governments have poured vast amounts of money into programs under the banner of environmental justice, Pennsylvanians who want to watch meetings of their own EJ Advisory Board are out of luck compared to other states. The board meets every quarter and invites public participation, but — unlike several other states — does not publish video recordings. The Tuesday meetings, which can run six hours long, can be difficult to watch live because they happen during the workday. 2023-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 284 Pennsylvaniaenvironmental justiceadvisory boardstate governmenttransparencypublic accessAnthony HennenKristen SmithDepartment of Environmental Protectionstate policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443860/milwaukee-mayors-pay-raise-proposal-met-with-criticism-at-wisconsin-capitol https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443860_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443860_video_v3.mp4 Milwaukee Mayor’s Pay Raise Proposal Met With Criticism at Wisconsin Capitol Republican lawmakers are not being shy with their criticism of the plan for Milwaukee's mayor to raise salaries at city hall. Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson recently proposed a sweeping pay raise policy that would boost his salary from $147,000 to $169,000 a year. The proposal would also mean pay raises for Milwaukee's police chief, fire chief city treasurer, city council president and aldermen. 2023-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 518 Milwaukee MayorCavalier JohnsonPay raise proposalTaxpayersCity CouncilMilwaukee Budgetsalary increaseMilwaukee CountyProperty taxesSales taxWisconsin in FocusShared Revenue LegislationJose PerezBarb Dittrichshared revenue https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443861/king-county-felony-caseload-not-expected-to-normalize-within-next-several-years https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443861_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443861_video_v3.mp4 King County Felony Caseload Not Expected to Normalize Within Next Several Years King County’s work to address a pandemic-caused caseload backlog has seen some success as of late, but over 1,500 more serious cases remain unaddressed. According to the criminal case backlog report, the district court-filed backlog was fully addressed as of March 31. Yet the report notes that Superior Court felony pending cases are not expected to reach pre-COVID 19 pandemic volume within the next several years “under any plausible funding scenarios." 2023-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 286 King CountyFelony CasesCriminal JusticeCOVID-19 pandemicCaseload BacklogWashington StateSpencer PauleyBrett DavisPublic DefendersCourt system https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443862/state-college-system-enrollment-stabilizing-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443862_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443862_video_v3.mp4 State College System Enrollment Stabilizing in Pennsylvania New enrollment at Pennsylvania’s state-run college system increased again this fall, pointing to stabilization after years of worrying decline, officials said. The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education announced Monday that first-time student enrollment jumped 3.4% for fall 2023, and is up 10% since 2021. Chancellor Dan Greenstein credited the fifth year of tuition freezes and a focus on programs that lead to sought-after jobs as an enrollment driver. 2023-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 344 Kristen SmithAnthony HennanState College SystemPennsylvaniacollege enrollmentregional schoolsstate universitiesuniversitiesstate collegestuition freeze https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443863/court-michigan-dam-owner-responsible-for-may-2020-flooding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443863_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443863_video_v3.mp4 Court: Michigan Dam Owner Responsible for May 2020 Flooding A federal judge has found the owner of the Edenville Dam responsible for widespread flooding in May 2020, that together with heavy rain, forced the evacuation of more than 10,000 people from 3,500 homes in mid-Michigan. U.S. District Court Judge Paul Maloney granted Attorney General Dana Nessel a summary judgment against Boyce Hydro. Nessel had filed the motion on behalf of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and the Department of Natural Resources. 2023-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 156 Edenville DamMichigan floodingDana NesselPaul MaloneyBoyce Hydrodam failurenatural resourceslegal judgment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443864/why-are-mortgage-rates-so-high https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443864_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443864_video_v3.mp4 Why Are Mortgage Rates So High? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss why mortgage rates have continued to rise on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 374 mortgage ratesfederal reserveinterest rateseconomic growthOrphe DivounguyTreasury yieldsUS EconomyCore InflationInflation TargetConsumer Spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443865/september-jobs-report-public-sector-continues-to-add-jobs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443865_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443865_video_v3.mp4 September Jobs Report: Public Sector Continues to Add Jobs Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the September jobs report on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-10-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 460 Everyday EconomicsSeptember jobs reportGovernment sector jobsHealthcare employmentLeisure hospitality jobsBond yieldsFederal borrowingOrphe DivounguyChris Krugjobs reporthousing marketlabor marketinterest ratesUS government spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443866/economic-implications-of-the-attack-on-israel https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443866_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443866_video_v3.mp4 Economic Implications of the Attack on Israel Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the global economic implications of the attack on Israel on this episode of Everyday Economics. Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-10-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 439 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyIsraelHamasUkraineEnergy sectoreconomic implicationsIsrael attackglobal economymarket investmentUS economyEquity markets https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443867/michigan-high-school-awards-diplomas-to-over-half-of-graduates-in-error https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443867_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443867_video_v3.mp4 Michigan High School Awards Diplomas to Over Half of Graduates in Error Kalamazoo Public Schools said late last month that over half of last year’s senior class from one of its high schools graduated despite not meeting the criteria to do so. The school will allow the students to keep their diplomas. Phoenix Alternative High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan, allowed at least half of the class of 2023 to graduate without meeting state or district requirements, according to a statement from KPS. 2023-10-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 407 Kalamazoo Public SchoolsMichigan High Schooldiploma errorgraduate errorgraduation requirementsacademic standardgraduation ratesKalamazooMichigan centerEducation in Focuseducational performanceonline learningDan MccalebBrendan ClaryChalkboard News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443868/tiktok-removes-some-cheating-videos-accounts-after-chalkboard-inquiry https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443868_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443868_video_v3.mp4 TikTok Removes Some Cheating Videos, Accounts After Chalkboard Inquiry Cheating is nothing new. But the methods of how it’s done are constantly changing. There is currently a market hidden in plain sight for the subset of students looking to graduate high school without completing their online coursework. 2023-10-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 527 TikTokstudent cheatingChalkboard newsonline coursesacademic integrityremote learningonline credit recoverycredit recoveryhomework helpcredit advancementAI tutorInstagramBrendan ClaryDan Mccalebchalkboardnews.com https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443869/inflation-rose-the-most-in-these-states-data-shows https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443869_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443869_video_v3.mp4 Inflation Rose the Most in These States, Data Shows Newly released inflation data breaks down how much prices have increased in each state. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released new data Wednesday for how the Personal Consumption Expenditure, a key marker of inflation, rose in each state last year. According to the BEA, PCE is a measure of the prices Americans pay for goods and services. 2023-10-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 392 InflationInflation RateCost of LivingTexasFloridaEconomic Analysisgrocery pricesfederal spendingfederal debtSupply ChainWagesThe Center SquareDan MccalebCasey HarperAmerica in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443870/michigan-house-republican-wants-witwers-alleged-conflict-investigated https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443870_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443870_video_v3.mp4 Michigan House Republican Wants Witwer's Alleged Conflict Investigated Michigan House Republicans want an investigation into potential conflicts of interests for House Appropriations Committee Chair Angela Witwer, who was instrumental in forming the state’s record $82 billion budget. On Sept. 5, a Detroit News report disclosed Witwer’s business connections involving a company she co-founded in 2007, Lansing-based public relations firm Edge Partnerships. Witwer was mentioned as an owner of the firm in a social media post in 2021. Company clientele include the Michigan Department of Education, Farm Bureau Insurance and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. 2023-10-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 211 Angela WitwerMichiganHouse Republicansconflict of interestHouse Appropriations Committeestate budgetJay DeBoyerMichigan HouseEdge Partnershipsgovernment operations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443871/changing-course-homeland-security-to-construct-border-wall-in-rio-grande-valley https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443871_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443871_video_v3.mp4 Changing Course, Homeland Security to Construct Border Wall in Rio Grande Valley The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is waiving 26 federal laws to finish completing a wall in the Rio Grande Valley in an area where it halted construction over two years ago. It announced the change in the Federal Register on Thursday after receiving pressure from Democratic elected officials. 2023-10-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 595 Border wallRio Grande ValleyImmigration PolicyBorder crisisJoe BidenDonald TrumpimmigrationGreg Abbottfederal governmentopen borderDan MccalebCasey HarperAmerica in FocusJB Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443872/wisconsin-health-boss-we-made-mistakes-with-covid-response https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443872_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443872_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Health Boss: We Made Mistakes With COVID Response The woman in charge of Wisconsin's Department of Health Services said public health managers in the state made mistakes in the early days of the COVID-19 outbreak. DHS Secretary Nominee Kirsten Johnson on Thursday defended the decisions she and other public health department leaders made during the early days of the coronavirus outbreak in 2020. “We certainly made mistakes. Part of this is it was a novel virus, we didn't know what we didn't know, and we were making the best decision we could out of a host of bad decisions,” Johnson said. 2023-10-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 481 WisconsinCOVID-19 pandemicCOVID-19Kristen JohnsonHealth OfficialsPublic HealthMask MandatesPandemicschool closureseconomic disruptionGavin NewsomMadison WisconsinElected Officials https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443873/demand-on-limited-resources-mounts-in-chicagos-migrant-crisis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443873_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443873_video_v3.mp4 Demand on Limited Resources Mounts in Chicago’s Migrant Crisis As non-citizens continue to arrive in Chicago, many have been stuck at O'Hare Airport while awaiting housing. One mutual aid volunteer says even more soon will be without more shelter options. Chicago has seen more than 15,000 migrants from the southern border arrive over the past 12 months. Many of the migrants have traveled from communities in Texas, where resources are stretched thin because of the continued influx of border crossers. In response, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office said Friday the state has contributed $328 million overall to support asylum seekers to date. 2023-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Migrant CrisisChicagoIllinoisJ.B. PritzkerSouthern BorderTaxpayer MoneyImmigrant CrisisBrandon Johnsonimmigration reformchild servicesIllinois Department of Children and Family ServicesFederal ImmigrationBorder SecurityElectric VehiclesGotion https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443874/scalise-jordan-announce-bids-to-replace-mccarthy-as-speaker-of-the-house https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443874_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443874_video_v3.mp4 Scalise, Jordan Announce Bids to Replace McCarthy as Speaker of the House U.S. House Judiciary Chair Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La, both announced Wednesday their bid to replace Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., as Speaker of the House. A vote for a new speaker is reportedly not expected until Oct. 11, giving lawmakers about a week to plan their next move. McCarthy, who was pushed out after striking a deal with Democrats to keep the government open, said he does not plan to run again for the position. 2023-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 543 Kevin McCarthySteve ScaliseJim JordanHouse SpeakerRepublican PartyGovernment ShutdownDemocratic PartyDonald TrumpElectionMarjorie Taylor GreenAppropriations BillsDade Phelan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443875/michigan-ag-fights-lawsuit-over-income-tax-break-duration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443875_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443875_video_v3.mp4 Michigan AG Fights Lawsuit Over Income Tax Break Duration Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel moved to dismiss an August lawsuit arguing the state's income tax drop from 4.25% to 4.05% should be permanent. The Mackinac Center for Public Policy sued State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks over an interpretation of a 2015 law requiring the individual income tax rate to decrease automatically if year-over-year state general fund revenues increase at a greater rate than inflation. The group represents the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan, National Federation of Independent Business, Inc., Sen. Ed McBroom, Rep. Dale Zorn and six individual taxpayers. 2023-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 139 Dana NesselMichigan Attorney GeneralMackinac Center for Public PolicyRachael Eubanksincome taxtax breakEd McBroomDale Zorn https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443876/spokane-city-council-okays-licensing-inspections-of-massage-businesses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443876_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443876_video_v3.mp4 Spokane City Council Okays Licensing Inspections of Massage Businesses Spokane City Council members on Monday unanimously approved a measure regulating local massage and reflexology businesses as a safeguard against potential prostitution, human trafficking and other related crimes. Council president Lori Kinnear said the ordinance proposal enables the city to affirm the certifications or credentials of such businesses or individual practitioners and deny or revoke licenses for non-compliance or illegal activity. 2023-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 296 SpokaneSpokane City Councilmassage therapyhuman traffickingLori Kinnearstate trainingRandy Brachtprostitutionlicensingillegal activity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443877/poll-majority-of-wisconsin-voters-want-brewers-ballpark-solution https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443877_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443877_video_v3.mp4 Poll: Majority of Wisconsin Voters Want Brewers’ Ballpark Solution Supporters of the plan to use taxpayer money to pay for renovations and upkeep at American Family Field are out with a new poll they say shows most people in Wisconsin agree. Milwaukee’s tourism office, Visit Milwaukee, and the city’s Chamber of Commerce and the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce released the poll Wednesday morning. 2023-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 531 Wisconsin in FocusMilwaukee BrewersAmerican Family Fieldballpark fundingstate moneystadium taxtaxpayersballpark districtMilwaukeeWisconsinPoll https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443878/voting-changes-rejected-moving-presidential-primary-still-possible https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443878_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443878_video_v3.mp4 Voting Changes Rejected; Moving Presidential Primary Still Possible The state House has overwhelmingly rejected a joint proposal to move the primary election date and implement sweeping voting changes that frustrated lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. The chamber struck down Senate Bill 224 by a vote of 177-26. In total, all 101 Republicans and 76 Democrats, including House Speaker Joanna McClinton of Philadelphia, disapproved. 2023-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 327 Pennsylvania PoliticsState HousePresidential PrimaryVoting ChangeLegislatureVoting ChangesPennsylvaniaCounty OfficialsThe Center SquareAnthony HinnenKristen Smith https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443879/wisconsin-state-superintendent-lawmakers-condemn-girls-only-sports-plans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443879_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443879_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin State Superintendent, Lawmakers Condemn Girls Only Sports Plans Opponents of two plans at the Wisconsin Capital to declare girls and women's sports for biological girls and women only are painting a dire picture of what would happen if they became law. Two assembly committees held hearings on the plans. One would ban trans athletes from sports in the University of Wisconsin system, and the other would ban trans athletes from sports in Wisconsin public schools. 2023-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 568 WisconsinTransgenderSportsLGBTQUniversity of WisconsinWisconsin State SenatorState Superintendent of EducationWisconsin Governor Tony Everstransgender athletesbiological girls sportssports for biological girlsgender policiesBenjamin YoutDan Knodl https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443880/king-countys-homeless-program-spent-dollar70-million-housed-803-in-2022-amid-construction https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443880_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443880_video_v3.mp4 King County’s Homeless Program Spent $70 Million, Housed 803 in 2022 Amid Construction An annual report reveals that King County’s program to house people through 15 sites used more than $70 million to house 803 people due to incomplete construction and other issues. The Health Through Housing initiative’s primary goal is to open 1,600 units of affordable housing for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming unhoused in King County. The county previously anticipated it would meet the 1,600 unit goal by the end of 2022, but fell short with 1,366 units of housing being ready to use, or under construction at the end of the year. 2023-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 290 King Countyhomelessnessaffordable housingHealth Through HousingSeattleFederal WaySpencer PauleyBrett Davissales tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443881/hellbender-license-plate-honors-pennsylvanias-state-salamander https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443881_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443881_video_v3.mp4 Hellbender License Plate Honors Pennsylvania’s State Salamander Pennsylvania will have a new specialty license plate celebrating the state amphibian — the eastern hellbender, America’s largest salamander. Though most Pennsylvanians won’t encounter the reclusive and skittish creature in the wild, the hellbender became a state symbol in 2019. It can grow up to two feet and lives under rocks and boulders in clean, clear waters. 2023-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 226 Hellbender SalamanderPennsylvaniaKristen SmithAnthony Hannonlicense platewildlife conservationenvironmental conservation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443882/why-did-the-10-year-treasury-yield-fall https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443882_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443882_video_v3.mp4 Why Did the 10 Year Treasury Yield Fall? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the latest data showing the 10 year treasury yield fell on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 607 10 Year Treasury YieldTreasury Yieldsinterest ratesinflationFederal ReserveUS economyeconomic growthfiscal deficitfiscal deficitspurchasing powerEveryday EconomicsOrphe DivounguyChris KrugDr Orphe Divounguyeconomic podcast https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443883/michigan-lawmakers-sue-to-overturn-election-changes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443883_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443883_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Lawmakers Sue to Overturn Election Changes Eleven Michigan Republican lawmakers filed a federal lawsuit challenging election changes voters approved in 2018 and 2022. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, the plaintiffs say election officials violated state legislators’ rights because the U.S. Constitution and the Michigan Constitution require state legislatures to regulate the times, places, and manner of federal elections. The lawsuit says Proposal 2 of 2022 and Proposal 3 of 2018, constitutional amendments regulating the times, places, and manner of federal elections, are legally null and void. 2023-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 226 MichiganRepublicanLawsuitElection ChangesVoter RightsState LegislatureJocelyn BensonJonathan BraterElection LawMichigan Constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443884/us-housing-value-49percent-higher-than-before-the-pandemic https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443884_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443884_video_v3.mp4 U.S. Housing Value: 49% Higher Than Before the Pandemic Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss data that shows the massive growth in the value of housing in the past few years on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-10-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 433 housing marketmortgage rateshome valuesmarket valueZillowhousing constructionhome buyingnew constructionreal estateOrphe DivounguyChris Krug https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443885/expectations-for-the-housing-market-in-the-next-12-months https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443885_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443885_video_v3.mp4 Expectations for the Housing Market in the Next 12 Months Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the future of the housing market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-10-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 602 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyhousing marketmortgage rateshome priceseconomic forecastmarket analysisreal estateeconomic trendsZillow https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443886/student-hurls-chairs-at-teacher-reportedly-knocked-unconscious https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443886_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443886_video_v3.mp4 Student Hurls Chairs at Teacher Reportedly Knocked Unconscious Flint Community Public Schools said Friday that a fight between students led to a teacher being harmed. A viral video reportedly of the event shows a student throwing a chair and hitting the teacher on the head. Reports also say that the teacher was unconscious and hospitalized. 2023-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 485 assaultFlint Michiganteacher assaultK-12 educationeducator safetyclassroom managementstudent supportsdisciplinary issueszero tolerance policyDan McCalebBrendan ClearyChalkboard News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443887/former-teacher-says-online-credit-recovery-courses-invite-cheating https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443887_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443887_video_v3.mp4 Former Teacher Says Online Credit-Recovery Courses Invite Cheating When government officials and school leaders closed classrooms because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many students switched to virtual learning. Some schools, however, have continued to utilize virtual options for students, including courseware that critics say allows students to cheat. A former Atlanta-area public school teacher wrote last month in an op-ed that course assessments from ed-tech company Edmentum could be gamed using search engines, allowing students to receive credit by cheating at home. 2023-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 495 student cheatingonline coursescredit recoveryCOVID-19 pandemicvirtual learningeducational outcomesstudent assessmentclassroom cheatingDan MccallebBrendan ClaryFranklin News FoundationChalkboard newsCarolyn HeinrichPaulding County SchoolsJeremy Newnan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443888/headline-inflation-remains-quite-high https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443888_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443888_video_v3.mp4 Headline Inflation Remains Quite High Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the headline inflation remaining quite high on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 504 Everyday EconomicsOrphe DivounguyChris KrugHeadline InflationFederal ReserveInterest RatesUS EconomyLabor marketPCE Reportcurbing inflationFiscal Deficitsprivate investmentsoft landingstudent loan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443889/gop-contenders-debate-in-california-as-trump-speaks-in-michigan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443889_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443889_video_v3.mp4 GOP Contenders Debate in California as Trump Speaks in Michigan During a rapid-fire two-hour debate, seven Republican presidential hopefuls exchanged canned one-liners and hurried remarks as they tried to stand out among a crowded field. Meanwhile, the elephant not in the room, former president Donald Trump, again opted out of the debate and stopped in Michigan to speak to a crowd of auto workers. Hosted by Fox Business and Univision, the Wednesday debate for top billing in the Republican Party presidential primary is a race for second, with the Real Clear Politics polling average having Trump at 56.%, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at 14.4%, former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley at 5.8%, businessman and author Vivek Ramaswamy at 5.1%, and former vice president Mike Pence at 4.2%, former New Jersey governor Chris Christie at 2.7%, and North Dakota governor Doug Burgum, who barely made the cutoff for the debate, at just 0.9% support. 2023-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 496 Republican debateDonald TrumpGOP contenders debateRepublican PartyVivek RamaswamyChris ChristieRon DeSantisMike PenceAmerica in FocusDan McCalebCasey HarperTim ScottVice Presidential Nomination https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443890/republicans-kick-off-president-bidens-impeachment-inquiry https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443890_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443890_video_v3.mp4 Republicans Kick off President Biden’s Impeachment Inquiry U.S. House Republicans launched the first impeachment inquiry Thursday into President Joe Biden, who faces an array of allegations around bribery and financial impropriety related to personal business dealings spearheaded by his son, Hunter Biden. Republicans say they have significant evidence to back allegations that Hunter Biden received more than $20 million from several overseas entities in China, Ukraine, Russia and more. Hunter also faces gun and tax-related legal difficulties. 2023-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 490 Joe BidenHunter Bidenimpeachment inquiryUS HouseRepublican PartyChinaUkraineHouse Oversight CommitteeDonald TrumpJames Bidenpolitical evidencecongressional hearings https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443891/michigan-gives-ford-site-another-dollar65m-a-day-after-pausing-construction https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443891_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443891_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Gives Ford Site Another $65M a Day After Pausing Construction A day after Ford Motor Co. said it would pause construction on its $3.5 billion Marshall electric vehicle battery plant subsidized by $1.7 billion, the state of Michigan allocated the site another $65 million. The Michigan Strategic Fund approved a $65 million Strategic Site Readiness Program Grant to the Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance for land acquisition, site studies and water and wastewater upgrades. On top of that, lawmakers approved $750 million for site readiness. 2023-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 217 MichiganFord Motor CoElectric vehiclesBattery plantEconomic DevelopmentMichigan Strategic FundMarshall AreaStrategic Site Readiness ProgramUaw strikeDylon WitgaleMatt Hall https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443892/pennsylvania-moves-toward-criminalizing-xylazine https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443892_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443892_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Moves Toward Criminalizing Xylazine Pennsylvania may soon criminalize possession of xylazine – except for veterinary uses – amid an influx of the animal tranquilizer into the illicit drug supply across the country. State Rep. Carl Metzgar, R-Somerset, said he introduced a proposal to give law enforcement another tool to get people into treatment and protect the agricultural supply chain. The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee voted 8-6 Wednesday to send the bill to the chamber floor for consideration. 2023-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 329 PennsylvaniaXylazineIllegal DrugsFentanylDrug PolicyRepresentative Carl MetzgerPennsylvania Housedrug prohibitiondrug safetyCenter SquareAnthony HennenKristen SmithEmily Kinkade https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443893/wisconsins-other-baseball-teams-support-brewers-ballpark-deal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443893_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443893_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin’s Other Baseball Teams Support Brewers’ Ballpark Deal Wisconsin's other baseball teams are on board with the latest plan to keep the Brewers in Milwaukee. The nine members of the Northwoods League, a summer collegiate baseball league, all signed a letter as part of the Home Crew coalition that encourages lawmakers at the Wisconsin Capitol to come to an agreement to pay for updates and renovations at American Family Field. 2023-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 610 Milwaukee BrewersWisconsinAmerican Family Fieldballpark dealNorthwoods LeagueHome Crew Coalitionteam renovationsstate taxpayersBrewers StadiumWisconsin BaseballRick SchlesingerDan McCalebBrewers Ballparksubscribe https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443894/divided-spokane-city-council-censures-mayor-over-appearance-at-worship-event https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443894_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443894_video_v3.mp4 Divided Spokane City Council Censures Mayor Over Appearance at Worship Event A divided Spokane City Council voted 4-3 Monday night to censure Mayor Nadine Woodward for her brief on-stage appearance at a large Christian worship gathering last month when she received a prayer blessing from controversial former state Republican legislator Matt Shea. Woodward, council members and others who testified criticized the measure as a political attack timed just weeks before ballots for the Nov. 7 election hit mailboxes. 2023-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 425 Spokane City CouncilNadine WoodwardMatt SheaWorship eventSpokane MayorLisa BrownFree speechpolitical ployWashington in FocusBrett DavisRandy BrackCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443895/wisconsin-lgbtq-caucus-condemns-proposed-ban-on-sex-change-surgeries-for-children https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443895_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443895_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin LGBTQ+ Caucus Condemns Proposed Ban on Sex Change Surgeries for Children There is immediate pushback to a proposal at the Wisconsin Capitol that would ban sex change surgeries and gender-affirming care for children. The Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus condemned the plan from a handful of Republicans, calling it “cruel.” 2023-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 520 WisconsinLGBTQ+ CaucusGender Affirming CareSex change surgeriesWisconsin politicsRepublican legislatureGender DysphoriaRobin VossScott AllenDeweey StrobelCulture WarMilwaukee CountyProgressive policies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443896/seattleites-react-to-planned-target-closures-due-to-retail-theft https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443896_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443896_video_v3.mp4 Seattleites React to Planned Target Closures Due to Retail Theft Target announced the closures of nine stores across four states, including two in Seattle, Wash. due to retail theft, but some Seattleites are unfazed over the stores closing down. In a Tuesday news release, the retailer stated it can't continue operating the stores because theft and organized retail crime are threatening the safety of its employees and customers, and contributing to unsustainable business performance. 2023-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 363 Target closuresRetail theftSeattleSpencer PauleyBrett Davisretail theftStarbucks closuresSpencer Powley https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443897/addiction-recovery-services-evolving-across-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443897_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443897_video_v3.mp4 Addiction Recovery Services Evolving Across Pennsylvania Successful recovery from drug addiction goes beyond overdose reversal drugs and rehab, advocates say, amid a statewide push to prioritize social and community support for former users. “People that use substances aren’t bad people and I think the realization is setting in that (addiction) can happen to anybody,” Breanne Pugh, a project coordinator with the Washington County Drug and Alcohol Commission, said. 2023-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 243 PennsylvaniaDrug AddictionAddiction RecoveryOpioid CrisisNaloxoneDrug OverdoseRecovery ServicesWashington County Drug and Alcohol CommissionBreanne PughAnthony HennenKristen SmithCounty Drug and Alcohol Commission https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443898/congress-faces-looming-government-shutdown https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443898_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443898_video_v3.mp4 Congress Faces Looming Government Shutdown Lawmakers are scrambling to avoid a partial government shutdown this week. Funding for the federal government runs out at the end of September, Saturday at midnight, and lawmakers are still far from getting agreement on a deal that President Joe Biden can sign into law. In the House, Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., has been unable to persuade enough conservative Republicans to back his push for a Continuing Resolution, a temporary funding measure to buy time. 2023-09-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 506 Government ShutdownJoe BidenKevin McCarthyContinuing ResolutionRepublican ConferenceAppropriation BillsUS National DebtInflationUkraine FundingBudget DeficitRepublican Debateimpeachment inquiryCenter SquareAmerica in FocusRand Paul https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443899/chicago-turning-into-gotham-city-witness-tells-us-house-committee https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443899_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443899_video_v3.mp4 Chicago Turning Into ‘Gotham City,’ Witness Tells U.S. House Committee The hearing took place not in Washington D.C., but at the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police hall. Testifying was Gianno Caldwell, a Fox News contributor and someone whose teenage brother was shot and killed in Chicago. He said with the end of cash bail and do-not-chase policies, criminals feel emboldened turning The Windy City into Gotham City. Chicago is savable, but he said residents have to make adjustments. 2023-09-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Chicagoviolent crimeIllinoiscash bailmigrant crisisJB PritzkerGreg AbbottHouse Judiciary CommitteeChicago Police DepartmentKim Foxxnon-citizen migrantsSanctuary CityForeign NationalsTaxpayer SubsidiesMatt Gaetz https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443900/coalition-offer-ev-incentives-to-reach-2-million-by-2030 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443900_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443900_video_v3.mp4 Coalition: Offer EV Incentives to Reach 2 Million by 2030 A group called on the Democrat-dominated Michigan Legislature to boost electric vehicle incentives so the state can reach 2 million registered statewide by 2030. Illinois leads the Midwest race to register EVs with nearly 80,000 EVs, while Minnesota has 41,417 and Michigan has 34,380. For Michigan to reach its EV goal, it must register 280,803 EVs each year until mid-2030, which would require registering 23,400 EVs every month for seven years. The Clean Cars 2030 coalition called for Michigan to offer more EV incentives, citing a study from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy that ranked Michigan 26th nationwide for EV incentives. 2023-09-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 192 MichiganElectric VehiclesEV IncentivesClean Cars 2030 coalitionAmerican Council for an Energy-Efficient EconomyMichigan LegislatureEV RegistrationCharles GriffithAmy RoggePeter HuetherElectric Vehicle Charging https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443901/poll-voters-like-shapiro-even-if-they-arent-sure-why https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443901_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443901_video_v3.mp4 Poll: Voters Like Shapiro, Even if They Aren’t Sure Why Many voters in Pennsylvania approve of Gov. Josh Shapiro, even if they don't know exactly why. The Commonwealth Foundation’s quarterly Common Ground in the Commonwealth poll saw the governor earn a 61% favorable rating compared to last season, but his disapproval rating rose in tandem by 5 points to 29%. Shapiro, data showed, had the only approval rating over 50% of any statewide official. Most respondents couldn’t name any of Shapiro’s major accomplishments, according to the poll, but still expect him to fix the budget impasse, now heading into month four. Earlier this summer, the governor placed the blame squarely on lawmakers in the House and Senate for “talking past each other” on school vouchers after he reneged on a deal with Republican leaders to fund the $100 million program. 2023-09-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 193 Josh ShapiroPennsylvaniaPennsylvania PoliticsVoter PollCommonwealth FoundationEconomic DevelopmentInflationCost of LivingBrain Drain https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443902/michigan-receives-dollar750k-grant-to-reduce-snap-fraud https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443902_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443902_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Receives $750K Grant to Reduce Snap Fraud The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Office of The Inspector General will receive $749,987 to reduce food stamp fraud. The grant funds innovative concepts and best practices over the next three years to detect, investigate and prevent the misuse of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program program Benefits, which security experts say is a “national problem.” The award will support program integrity efforts including computer forensic examiner software and hardware to assist in cybercrimes associated with SNAP. 2023-09-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 190 MichiganHealth and Human ServicesFood StampsSNAPFraud PreventionGrantElizabeth HertelAlan KimichikCybercrimeFood SecurityPublic AssistanceEconomic Stability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443903/wa-considers-allowing-fingerprint-scan-facial-analysis-to-buy-alcohol-cannabis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443903_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443903_video_v3.mp4 WA Considers Allowing Fingerprint Scan, Facial Analysis to Buy Alcohol, Cannabis The Washington State Legislature may consider legislation giving the State Liquor and Cannabis Board further rulemaking authority regarding the use of biometric age verification by private entities selling alcohol or cannabis products. “I think with the biometrics, it’s just a matter of time before it’s coming in,” Director of Policy and External Affairs Justin Nordhorn told the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee at its Monday meeting. “How we do that is important. 2023-09-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 321 Washington Statebiometric identificationalcoholcannabisfingerprint scanfacial analysisalcohol purchasecannabis purchaseSenate LaborCommerce CommitteeBrett DavisTJ MartinellWashington in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443904/wisconsin-republicans-pitch-election-constitutional-amendments https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443904_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443904_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Republicans Pitch Election Constitutional Amendments Republican lawmakers want to use the state's Constitution to do what they cannot do at the Wisconsin Capital. Four Republicans have introduced a pair of constitutional amendments they say will close loopholes in or protect the state's electoral process. Sen. Van Wanggaard, R-Racine, and Rep. Patrick Snyder, R-Schofield, are pushing a constitutional amendment they say would protect voter ID. 2023-09-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 513 WisconsinRepublican Partyelection integrityvoter IDconstitutional amendmentWisconsin SenateConstitutional Amendments2020 Election https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443905/california-school-policies-to-hide-gender-from-parents-likely-unconstitutional https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443905_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443905_video_v3.mp4 California School Policies to Hide Gender From Parents ‘Likely Unconstitutional' A federal court ruling waved a caution flag on school district policies requiring teachers to hide student gender identity from parents after granting a temporary reprieve to two teachers who sued their school district over the rules. The decision by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California last week to grant a preliminary injunction for the teachers comes as the state sues school districts for parental notification policies and highlights the murky legal grounds underpinning the state’s guidance school districts cite in creating gender identity policies. 2023-09-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 499 parental notificationCalifornia school policiestransgender studentsFirst Amendmentconstitutional rightsschool districtspreliminary injunctionCalifornia educationEscondido Union School DistrictThomas More SocietyDan MckalebBrendan ClearyChalkboard NewsFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443906/what-is-hybrid-homeschooling-and-can-school-choice-programs-pay-for-it https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443906_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443906_video_v3.mp4 What Is Hybrid Homeschooling and Can School Choice Programs Pay For It? As Chalkboard has previously reported, parents and voters have been outspoken in their desire for school choice and education options since the pandemic. Hybrid homeschooling is one of the models parents are turning to, which offers some of the structure of formal programming with at-home instruction. But the intersection between new education models and funding programs to support families could be more complicated, according to a Monday report from ExcelinEd. The report highlights how state school choice programs can support families who hybrid homeschool to give them greater flexibility. 2023-09-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 527 hybrid homeschoolingschool choiceschool choice programsEducation in FocusChalkboard NewsDan MccalebBrandon ClaryFranklin News Foundationtraditional public schoolhomeschooling curriculuminstruction timestudent interestMichael Mcshaneeducation savings account https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443907/house-schedules-first-biden-impeachment-inquiry-hearing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443907_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443907_video_v3.mp4 House Schedules First Biden Impeachment Inquiry Hearing The Republican-led House Oversight Committee announced its first impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden is scheduled for Sept. 28, next Thursday. The impeachment inquiry committee will have power to subpoena records and communications to dig up evidence and will likely be a thorn in Biden’s side heading into the 2024 election year. 2023-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 516 Biden impeachmentHouse Oversight CommitteeJoe Bidenimpeachment inquiry2024 electionKevin McCarthyHunter BidenDevon ArcherDonald TrumpDepartment of Justiceclassified documentssocial media censorshipMerrick GarlandAmerica in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443908/homelessness-authority-shuttering-partnership-for-zero-pilot-program-in-seattle https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443908_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443908_video_v3.mp4 Homelessness Authority Shuttering Partnership for Zero Pilot Program in Seattle The King County Regional Homelessness Authority is winding down its pilot program that focused resources on getting homeless people in the downtown Seattle area into shelters. Partnership for Zero, a public-private collaboration with the aim of ending unsheltered homelessness in downtown Seattle, was started in 2022. Its goal was to achieve what's known as “functional zero" – that is, enough services, housing and shelter beds for everyone in need. 2023-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 267 SeattlehomelessnessKing CountyRegional Homelessness AuthorityPartnership for Zerofunctional zerohousingshelterfundingending homelessness https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443909/pennsylvania-opts-into-automatic-voter-registration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443909_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443909_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Opts Into Automatic Voter Registration Residents receiving or renewing drivers licenses and state ID cards will be automatically registered to vote. Gov. Josh Shapiro made the announcement early Tuesday, joining Pennsylvania to a list of 23 other states — including Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Georgia, Virginia, and West Virginia — that automatically walk applicants through the process, unless they opt out. 2023-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 324 Pennsylvaniaautomatic voter registrationmotor voterdriver's licensestate IDvoter registrationJosh ShapiroKristen SmithAnthony HinnenPennsylvania in Focusthecentersquare.com https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443910/123-michigan-communities-get-dollar553m-in-pension-relief https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443910_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443910_video_v3.mp4 123 Michigan Communities Get $553M in Pension Relief More than $553 million in funding to underinvested pensions will flow to 120 Michigan communities. The Protect MI Pension grant program, a $750 million appropriation included in the fiscal year 2022-23 budget, allows local municipal units with pension plans funded below 60% as of December 2021 to receive state funds. 2023-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 219 MichiganPension ReliefGretchen WhitmerProtect MI PensionState FundingBudgetingTaxpayersRetirement System https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443911/governors-ask-biden-for-honest-accurate-information-on-illegal-immigration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443911_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443911_video_v3.mp4 Governors Ask Biden for ‘Honest, Accurate’ Information on Illegal Immigration Twenty-four Republican governors said illegal immigration burdens every state and asked President Joe Biden for "honest" and "accurate" information about the situation. A letter sent Tuesday blamed Biden's policies for a surge in illegal crossings at the southern border. 2023-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 511 President Bidenborder crisisillegal immigrationterror watchlistinternational terrorterror watch listArizona portsDan MccalebCasey Harper https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443912/wisconsin-gop-lawmakers-pitch-right-to-garden-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443912_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443912_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin GOP Lawmakers Pitch ‘Right to Garden’ Law Two Republicans at the Wisconsin Capitol want to make it clear people have the right to grow vegetables and flowers in their yard. State Rep. Shae Sortwell, R-Two Rivers, and State Sen. Andre Jacque, R-DePere, appeared before an Assembly committee to pitch their plan that would guarantee a right to garden in Wisconsin. 2023-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 308 Wisconsin in Focusright to gardenfood productionShay SortwellAndre Jacquestate lawmakerspolitical newssubscribe https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443913/pennsylvania-speed-camera-enforcement-laws-sunsetting-soon https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443913_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443913_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Speed Camera Enforcement Laws Sunsetting Soon State lawmakers must act soon before a trio of authorizations expire for traffic cameras that capture drivers violating traffic laws. Provisions will soon kick in that would put an end to speed cameras in active work zones; camera-equipped school buses that ticket drivers who fail to yield to a stop sign; and speed cameras along Philadelphia’s Roosevelt Boulevard — one of the commonwealth’s most dangerous roads. 2023-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 259 Pennsylvaniaspeed camerastraffic lawsKristen SmithAnthony HannonRoosevelt BoulevardPennsylvania SenateRosemary BrownAct 86Act 158 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443914/illinois-democrats-celebrate-the-abolishment-of-cash-bail https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443914_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443914_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Democrats Celebrate the Abolishment of Cash Bail Illinois Democrats celebrated the end of cash bail statewide on Monday while others worried about an increase in crime. The Safety, Accountability, Fairness, and Equity-Today, or SAFE-T Act, was approved by the General Assembly in January 2021. It makes several changes to the criminal justice system, including eliminating cash bail statewide, making it the first state to do so after being enacted on Monday. The Pretrial Fairness Act was supposed to go into effect Jan. 1, but was delayed by court challenges until two months ago when it was upheld by the Illinois Supreme Court. 2023-09-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinoiscash bailpretrial fairnesssafety actviolent crimecriminal justiceGovernor JB PritzkertaxpayersIllinois in FocusCenter Squarelegislative amendmentimmigrationmigrantsBrandon JohnsonU.S. Debt https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443915/national-debt-surpasses-dollar33-trillion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443915_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443915_video_v3.mp4 National Debt Surpasses $33 Trillion The U.S. gross national debt surpassed $33 trillion, a troubling benchmark as lawmakers show little interest in reining in spending, let alone a balanced budget. The milestone comes as Congress faces a deadline of Sept. 30 to pass another spending measure or face a federal government shutdown. 2023-09-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 514 National DebtGovernment ShutdownFederal GovernmentDebt SpendingInflationInterest RatesTax PayersJoe Bidenhighway fundsocial securityKevin McCarthyspending billsfiscal commissioncongressional leadership https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443916/oil-prices-continue-to-climb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443916_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443916_video_v3.mp4 Oil Prices Continue to Climb Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the rising price of oil on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-09-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 469 oil pricesstrategic oil reservesSaudi ArabiaRussiaoil production cutsBiden administrationelectric vehicleseconomic growthNatural gasEconomic policyOrphe DivounguyChris KrugElectric vehiclesUAW Strike https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443917/brewers-president-ballpark-ask-big-needed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443917_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443917_video_v3.mp4 Brewers’ President: Ballpark Ask Big, Needed Milwaukee Brewers President Rick Schlesinger understands $600 million is a lot of money. He also understands American Family Field is running out of money, quickly. Schlesinger didn’t downplay the cost to taxpayers after Republicans at the Wisconsin Capitol introduced a plan to spend $600 million over the next 25-plus years to maintain and upgrade the Brewers’ ballpark. 2023-09-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 296 Milwaukee BrewersRick SchlesingerAmerican Family FieldWisconsinWisconsin Capitoltaxpayersballpark upgrade https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443918/michigan-lawmakers-frustrated-after-feds-deny-flood-aid https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443918_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443918_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Lawmakers Frustrated After Feds Deny Flood Aid Michigan lawmakers are frustrated after the Federal Emergency Management Agency rejected a request for financial aid to fix damages from flooding in the Upper Peninsula between April and May. State Reps. Greg Markkanen, R-Hancock, and Dave Prestin, R-Cedar River said the flooding caused millions in damages to the UP. The request for a major disaster declaration would have brought public assistance and hazard mitigation to the Upper Peninsula to assist people who were directly impacted by the flooding – whether that be health, home, business, a broken road or more. 2023-09-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 173 MichiganUpper PeninsulaFEMAFloodDisaster ReliefGovernment AidGreg MarkkanenDave PrestinMichigan State PoliceNewberry https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443919/dollar18-million-bellevue-project-would-convert-vehicle-lanes-for-bikes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443919_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443919_video_v3.mp4 $18 Million Bellevue Project Would Convert Vehicle Lanes for Bikes The city of Bellevue is considering an $18 million project that would convert vehicle lanes in various local arterials into bike lanes, a move city officials believe would reduce biker fatalities and improve non-vehicular commuting without negatively affecting traffic conditions. However, opponents are arguing that the project would achieve none of those objectives. 2023-09-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 380 Washington in FocusCity of BellevueBike Bellevuebike lanesvehicle lanesBellevue projecttraffic levelsCenter SquareBrad DavisTJ Martinell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443920/uaw-gives-new-friday-deadline-to-big-3-automakers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443920_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443920_video_v3.mp4 UAW Gives New Friday Deadline to Big 3 Automakers United Auto Worker Union President Shawn Fain gave the Big Three Detroit Automakers a noon deadline on Friday to strike a deal or more workers will walk out of factories. It’s the first UAW strike in history hitting Ford, Stellantis and General Motors simultaneously. But this time, the strikes target specific plants, dubbed the “stand-up strike,” in which they’re striking about 12,700 of their workers. 2023-09-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 175 UAWShawn FainFordStellantisGeneral MotorsAutomakerslabor strikeDetroitautomotive industryauto workersUAW Strike https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443921/chances-of-fema-disaster-declaration-for-spokane-county-wildfires-probably-slim https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443921_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443921_video_v3.mp4 Chances of FEMA Disaster Declaration for Spokane County Wildfires ‘Probably Slim' It looks like Spokane County won't be getting as much federal aid as anticipated related to the recent area wildfires. “We’ve done some damage assessments for the public assistance program, which is anything to do with infrastructure,” said Assistant Director of Operations for the Washington State Emergency Management Division Stacey McClain at Tuesday morning's Spokane County Board of Commissioners meeting. “Fortunately, and unfortunately, there is not enough damage to meet our state threshold.” 2023-09-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 383 Spokane CountyFEMAfederal aidwildfirespublic assistanceindividual assistanceWashington in FocusWildfire recoveryDisaster declarationCleanup effortsCenter SquareBrett DavisTimothy Schumann https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443922/mortgage-demand-down-significantly https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443922_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443922_video_v3.mp4 Mortgage Demand Down Significantly Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the latest on mortgage demand on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-09-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 749 mortgage demandmortgage rateshousing markethome salesChris KrugEveryday Economicsrate buy downshome equitynew constructionbuyersreal estate marketsoft landingrefinanceUS economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443923/heading-into-election-season-access-to-controversial-books-gets-spotlight https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443923_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443923_video_v3.mp4 Heading Into Election Season, Access to Controversial Books Gets Spotlight One issue Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias put in the national spotlight during testimony to a U.S. Senate committee this week was that of access to controversial books. The Democratic statewide official promoted the Illinois measure he spearheaded to withhold taxpayer-funded grants to public and school libraries that he said “ban books.” Meanwhile others argue that this is not an issue of censorship but of discretion. 2023-09-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 580 school librariesAlexi Giannouliasbook banningbook accesscontroversial booksK-12 educationEducation in Focusparentingstudent accessschool boardparent opinions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443924/states-battle-over-whether-parents-should-be-informed-on-their-childrens-gender-choices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443924_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443924_video_v3.mp4 States Battle Over Whether Parents Should Be Informed on Their Children’s Gender Choices A battle over parental rights is brewing across the country and at the forefront is the gender choice of children while enrolled in public schools. In California and New Jersey, the government has gone to court to shield parents from knowing what gender their children have chosen while at school. In other states, such as Michigan and Pennsylvania, the policies on parental notification are left up to the individual school districts to determine. 2023-09-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 410 parental rightsgender identitygender choicesschool policiesparent notificationK-12 educationDan McCalebBrennan ClairFranklin News FoundationChalkboard News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443925/headline-inflation-increased-in-august https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443925_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443925_video_v3.mp4 Headline Inflation Increased in August Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss headline inflation increasing in August on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 511 Headline InflationConsumer Price IndexFederal ReserveEnergy CPIOil PricesMonetary PolicySaudi Arabiaenergy priceinterest ratesAmerican consumerEveryday Economicslabor productivityhousehold income https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443926/gas-shelter-prices-spike-inflation-in-august https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443926_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443926_video_v3.mp4 Gas, Shelter Prices Spike Inflation in August Prices spiked more than expected in August. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday released its Consumer Price Index, a key marker of inflation, which showed it rose 0.6% last month alone, the biggest spike this year. That spike was largely driven by an increase in the price of shelter and gasoline. 2023-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 347 InflationGas PricesShelter PricesConsumer price indexFederal ReservePrice increasesBureau of Labor StatisticsConsumer SpendingAmerica in FocusCenter SquareCasey HarperDan McCalebWashington D.C. https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443927/republicans-blast-national-archives-taxpayer-funded-equity-policies-trainings https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443927_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443927_video_v3.mp4 Republicans Blast National Archives’ Taxpayer-Funded Equity Policies, Trainings The federal archive agency that helped spark former President Donald Trump's first federal indictment has come under fire from Republicans after reporting showed the agency has embraced far-left diversity, equity and inclusion policies. Republicans blasted the National Archives and Records Administration after The Center Square reported that the agency’s latest 2022 DEI plan pledges to double down on equity training for employees. 2023-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 457 National ArchivesEquity PoliciesRepublican Partytaxpayer-fundedDEI staffracial equityJoe BidenDonald Trumpbudget deficitAmerica in FocusDan McCalebKC HarperHunter Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443928/lawmaker-investigate-michigans-prison-staffing-practices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443928_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443928_video_v3.mp4 Lawmaker: Investigate Michigan’s Prison Staffing Practices A Michigan lawmaker wants Auditor General Doug Ringler to investigate state prison staffing practices. Rep. Sarah Lightner, R-Springport, sent a letter to Ringler requesting a review of staffing shortages and alleged violations of federal and state labor regulations within the Michigan Department of Corrections. The MDOC has more than 13,000-full time positions as of fiscal year 2023. Lightner represents Jackson County, home to several state prisons and a large population of corrections employees. 2023-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 234 Sarah LightnerDoug RinglerMichiganMichigan Department of CorrectionsPrison Staffinglabor regulationsJackson CountyAuditor General https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443929/wisconsin-democrats-propose-new-regulations-for-school-vouchers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443929_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443929_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Democrats Propose New Regulations for School Vouchers Democrats at the Wisconsin Capitol may be trying to roll back school choice in the state after presenting a package of legislation they say would reinvest in public schools and bring transparency to voucher school spending. “This is about public dollars, public schools and public oversight,” Sen. Chris Larson, D-Milwaukee, told reporters. 2023-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 460 Wisconsin Democratsschool vouchersschool choicepublic schoolsfunding educationtransparencypublic oversightWisconsinMilwaukeeKenoshaRepublican victoryDan MccalebBen YountWisconsin in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443930/dollar382-a-gallon-gas-at-kent-station-rallies-support-against-washingtons-carbon-tax https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443930_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443930_video_v3.mp4 $3.82 a Gallon Gas at Kent Station Rallies Support Against Washington’s Carbon Tax One gas station in Kent, Washington got more than its fair share of business Wednesday morning in hosting an event that gave motorists a gas tax holiday of sorts. Approximately 200 drivers got some relief at the pump there, paying just $3.82 a gallon which is the current national average, thanks to the Washington chapter of Americans for Prosperity and Future 42, two groups which put on the two-hour cheap gas event to draw attention to the state's cap-and-trade law – part of 2021's Climate Commitment Act – they contend is contributing to Washington's high gas prices, currently averaging more than $5 per gallon statewide. 2023-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 364 Washington Carbon TaxGas PricesKent StationAmerica's for ProsperityFuture42Fuel TaxTim ShumanSpencer PolleyJay InsleeWashington carbon taxgas pricesfuel taxKent stationSpencer Pauley https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443931/warehouse-growth-worrying-environmental-groups https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443931_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443931_video_v3.mp4 ‘Warehouse’ Growth Worrying Environmental Groups The online shopping industry, and the multi-billion dollar logistics and distribution network at its core, depend on Pennsylvania’s roads, land and workers for its warehouses. And yet, environmental groups say that zoning ordinances for these facilities fall short, leaving the state’s land, air and water vulnerable to destruction. 2023-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 259 warehousepennsylvaniaenvironmental impactzoning lawskristen smithanthony hinnentraffic congestionair pollutionwater pollutionpen futureeconomic boom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443932/bellevue-residents-pushback-against-citys-proposed-slush-fund https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443932_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443932_video_v3.mp4 Bellevue Residents Pushback Against City’s Proposed ‘Slush Fund’ The Bellevue City Council is receiving pushback from residents over a transportation benefit district that, if funded as proposed, would generate an additional $10 million in sales tax revenue. While proponents within city hall say it’s necessary to cover some transportation projects, including maintenance work, some critics have called it an unnecessary and permanent “slush fund” and one of many recent tax increases without voter approval. 2023-09-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 298 Bellevuetax revenuetransportation projectstransportation benefit districtTJ Martinellsales taxBellevue City Councilcity councilWashington statevehicle license fee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443933/house-opens-formal-impeachment-inquiry-into-president-joe-biden https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443933_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443933_video_v3.mp4 House Opens Formal Impeachment Inquiry Into President Joe Biden House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., on Tuesday opened a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. McCarthy directed a House Committee to open the inquiry, pointing to the mounting evidence that the president's son, Hunter Biden, and associates took millions of dollars from foreign interests and that President Biden knew about it. 2023-09-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 564 Impeachment InquiryPresident Joe BidenJoe BidenHunter BidenKevin McCarthyHouse Oversight CommitteeDevon ArcherBurismaTreasury DepartmentSuspicious activity reportsFederal Gun ChargesFBI InformantAmerica in FocusCasey HarperDan Mccaleb https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443934/pennsylvania-provider-tells-dea-how-telemedicine-combats-opioid-crisis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443934_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443934_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Provider Tells DEA How Telemedicine Combats Opioid Crisis Though some have concerns, health care experts want to see the Drug Enforcement Administration preserve the pandemic-era expansion of telemedicine to address the opioid crisis. The Drug Enforcement Administration this week held a listening session for its telemedicine rules, and one Pennsylvania addiction treatment provider encouraged the federal agency to make its temporary rules permanent. 2023-09-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 406 PennsylvaniaTelemedicineOpioid crisisCenter SquareKristen SmithAnthony HannonDrug addictionSubstance abuseMedication assisted treatmentAmerican Hospital Associationrural areas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443935/debate-continues-whether-abolishment-of-cash-bail-will-help-victims-of-crime https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443935_video_v3.mp4 Debate Continues Whether Abolishment of Cash Bail Will Help Victims of Crime With the abolishment of cash bail coming to an end in Illinois Monday (Sept. 18), the debate continues on what the effects will be on victims, particularly of domestic violence. Under the new law as part of the controversial SAFE-T Act upheld by the Illinois Supreme Court two months ago, if a judge decides a defendant does not pose a public safety risk, then they will be released pending trial. 2023-09-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 cash bailIllinoisSAFE-T Actpublic safetycriminal justiceIllinois Supreme CourtPretrial Fairness Actno cash bailschool choiceeducation fundingIllinois in FocusGreg BishopDan McCalebJB PritzkerDarren Bailey https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443936/wisconsin-gop-we-listened-to-evers-with-next-tax-cut-plan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443936_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443936_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin GOP: We Listened to Evers With Next Tax Cut Plan Wisconsin Republican lawmakers continue to say their $3 billion tax cut is pretty much what Gov. Evers wanted. Assembly Republicans said their plan, which cuts taxes for most people in Wisconsin and makes retirement essentially tax-free in the state, is in line with the governor’s campaign promise of a middle class tax cut. 2023-09-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 419 Wisconsintax cut planTony Eversbudget surplusState Legislaturetax cutmiddle classWisconsin GOPmarried couplesenior citizensincome threshold https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443937/school-vouchers-called-a-solution-to-19th-century-problem https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443937_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443937_video_v3.mp4 School Vouchers Called a Solution to ‘19th Century’ Problem As Pennsylvania’s divide over education funding continues, House Republicans once again championed their plan to give scholarships to students in low-performing schools to enroll elsewhere. The House Republican Policy Committee met Tuesday in Philadelphia to hear testimony from education professionals, private school students, and parents on how families would benefit from Lifeline Scholarships, which has been controversial with Democrats who worry about diverting funding from public schools. 2023-09-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 580 Pennsylvaniaschool voucherseducation fundingLifeline ScholarshipPhiladelphiapublic schoolsprivate schoolsschool choiceJosh Shapirolearning lossAnthony Hennen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443938/wisconsin-speaker-wants-impeachment-advice-from-ex-supreme-court-justices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443938_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443938_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Speaker Wants Impeachment Advice From Ex-Supreme Court Justices Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is asking former members of the Wisconsin Supreme Court for guidance on the possible impeachment of Justice Janet Protasiewicz. Vos told News Talk 1130 WISN’s Jay Weber on Wednesday he is not “foaming at the mouth” to impeach Protasiewicz. He said he’d rather not impeach her at all. 2023-09-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 491 Wisconsin in FocusJanet ProtasiewiczWisconsin Supreme CourtimpeachmentWisconsinSupreme CourtJustice ProtasiewiczRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyAd CampaignRepublican https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443939/michigan-lawmakers-to-propose-foia-reform-this-year https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443939_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443939_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Lawmakers to Propose FOIA Reform This Year Some Republicans and Democrats agree Michigan's Freedom of Information Act should be reformed and will propose legislation later this year. Sen. Jeremy Moss, a Southfield Democrat, called FOIA reform a “good government” issue. A 2015 report gave Michigan an ‘F’ grade for government transparency and accountability. 2023-09-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 175 MichiganFOIATransparencyJeremy MossAaron BurrowsEd McBroomGretchen WhitmerTom KunnsGovernment ReformFreedom of Information ActMichigan LegislatureState Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443940/bodycam-video-spd-officer-heard-laughing-about-woman-hit-killed-by-cop-car https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443940_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443940_video_v3.mp4 Bodycam Video: SPD Officer Heard Laughing About Woman Hit, Killed by Cop Car The Seattle Office of Police Accountability is investigating footage of a police officer who made light of a pedestrian who was struck and killed by a Seattle police vehicle in January. The Seattle Police Department released footage showing Seattle Police Officers Guild Vice President Daniel Auderer on a phone call, reportedly with Seattle Police Officers Guild President Mike Solan, on Jan. 23. That night, Jaahnavi Kandula, 23, was hit and killed by a marked Seattle police vehicle going 74 mph in an intersection. 2023-09-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 210 SeattleSeattle Police DepartmentJaahnavi KandulaDaniel AudererMike SolanPolice AccountabilityPolice Investigation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443941/michigan-ag-sues-airport-authority-over-alleged-pfas-contamination https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443941_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443941_video_v3.mp4 Michigan AG Sues Airport Authority Over Alleged PFAS Contamination Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sued the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority over alleged PFAS contamination. The lawsuit claims the airport authority is liable for previous releases of PFAS-containing firefighting material known as aqueous film-forming foams, under Part 201 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, as well as for violations of its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit. According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, PFAS are man-made chemicals often used in industry and consumer products worldwide since the 1940s, including in nonstick cookware, water-repellent clothing, stain-resistant fabrics and carpets and some cosmetics. 2023-09-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 251 Dana NesselPFAS ContaminationGerald R. Ford International AirportLawsuitMichigan AGEnvironmental Protection ActWater ContaminationDrinking Water WellsToxic SubstancesMichigan Department of EnvironmentToxic Chemicals https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443942/study-shows-how-homeless-people-spend-dollar7500 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443942_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443942_video_v3.mp4 Study Shows How Homeless People Spend $7,500 Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss research out of Canada that indicates giving money to homeless people showed positive results on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-09-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 737 Everyday Economicshomelessnesscash transferspending habits$7500stable housingmental health issuessubstance abuseOrphe DivounguyChris KrugUniversity British ColumbiaHousing ConnectorRenters Last ResortHousing crisiseconomics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443943/mortgage-rates-remain-stable-as-housing-prices-continue-to-rise https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443943_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443943_video_v3.mp4 Mortgage Rates Remain Stable as Housing Prices Continue to Rise Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the past few months of the housing market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-09-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 557 mortgage rateshousing markethome pricesOrphe DivounguyChris Krughousing demandreal estate markethome equitydown paymentEveryday EconomicsZillowFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443944/report-chicago-teachers-union-president-sends-child-to-private-school https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443944_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443944_video_v3.mp4 Report: Chicago Teachers’ Union President Sends Child to Private School Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis-Gates, who has been outspoken against the state's school choice program, is sending her child to a private school, according to the Illinois Republican Party and other reports. 2023-09-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 473 Education in Focusschool choiceChicago Teachers UnionStacy Davis Gatesprivate schoolpublic schoolsinvest in kidseducation fundingSchool Choice InitiativesIllinois legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443945/education-secretary-keep-schools-open-amid-covid-reemergence https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443945_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443945_video_v3.mp4 Education Secretary: ‘Keep Schools Open’ Amid COVID Reemergence U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said schools should not keep students home amid reports that the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise this fall, propped up by new variants of the virus that causes the disease. Responding to a question during a back-to-school bus tour, Cardona said schools should stay open and focus on communication and practicing health protocols that were present at the height of the pandemic. 2023-09-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 520 Miguel CardonaCOVID-19school reopeningK-12 educationUS Department of EducationKeeping Schools OpenCovid-19 casesremote learningvaccinationuniversal maskingCDCEducation in FocusLearning LossDan MccallaBrendan Clairy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443946/wa-electrical-contractors-jolted-by-new-law-they-say-favors-big-contractors-unions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443946_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443946_video_v3.mp4 WA Electrical Contractors Jolted by New Law They Say Favors Big Contractors, Unions Legislation passed this session and signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee was intended to boost the number of electricians in Washington state. Some small electrical contractors, however, argue the new law is hurting their businesses. Senate Bill 5320 requires applicants for a journey level electrician certificate to have completed an approved apprenticeship program to take the required examination to be a journey level electrician. As part of the apprenticeship, an applicant must have worked in the electrical construction trade for at least 8,000 hours, 4,000 of which must be in electrical installations in industrial or commercial facilities under supervision. 2023-09-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 409 Washington in FocusSenate Bill 5320electrician certificatesmall electrical contractorsRebecca Saldañaelectrical workforceelectrical contractorsapprenticeship programtechnical collegesWashington statenew law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443947/federal-agency-may-withhold-records-from-hunter-biden-investigators https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443947_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443947_video_v3.mp4 Federal Agency May Withhold Records From Hunter Biden Investigators House Oversight Committee Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., pushed forward the investigation into President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter, Wednesday by calling out a federal agency that may be withholding information. Comer put the spotlight on the National Archives and Records Administration, the federal recordkeeping agency that tipped off the Department of Justice when former President Donald Trump had allegedly held on to classified documents. Comer says NARA has held back certain information, claiming it is “personal.” 2023-09-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 513 Hunter BidenJoe BidenNational ArchivesHouse RepublicansRepublican investigatorsfederal investigationDonald Trumpclassified documentspolitical investigations2024 electionMike PenceMar-a-Lago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443948/supporters-choice-schools-more-cost-effective-than-public-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443948_video_v3.mp4 Supporters: Choice Schools More Cost-Effective Than Public Schools School choice supporters in Wisconsin say the latest look at school finances show their schools are a better bargain than their public school counterparts. Public school leaders, however, want to make sure all financial aspects for both public and private schools are shown. School Choice Wisconsin recently released its analysis of the latest financial data from the state’s Department of Public Instruction. 2023-09-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 461 School ChoicePublic SchoolCost EffectiveEducation Reformschool choicepublic schoolsschool fundingWisconsinWisconsin in FocusDan McCalebBen YountCenter SquareMilwaukee schoolsWisconsin Republicans https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443949/brinks-michigans-proposal-1-financial-disclosure-will-be-completed-by-deadline https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443949_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443949_video_v3.mp4 Brinks: Michigan’s Proposal 1 Financial Disclosure ‘Will Be Completed’ by Deadline When Michigan voters passed Proposal 1 in November 2022, they required the governor, the lieutenant governor, the attorney general, the secretary of state and each lawmaker to file an annual financial disclosure report with the Department of State. The report must disclose assets, income sources, liabilities, positions held, gifts received, and more, a House Fiscal analysis says. But the Legislature must enact the provisions. If not enacted by Dec. 31, a Michigan resident could sue the Legislature and the governor in the Michigan Supreme Court to enforce the provisions. 2023-09-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 148 MichiganProposal 1Financial DisclosureState GovernmentWinny BrinksTom KunzMichigan Legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443950/should-the-fed-continue-hiking-rates https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443950_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443950_video_v3.mp4 Should The Fed Continue Hiking Rates? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss comments from former St. Louis Fed President James Bullard on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-09-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 656 Federal Reserveinterest ratesInflationFed Rate HikesJames BullardEconomic PodcastMortgage RatesHousing MarketChris KrugOrphe DivounguyRate PathConsumer Price IndexSupply and Demand10-Year TreasuryFiscal Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443951/report-chicago-teachers-union-president-sends-child-to-private-school https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443951_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443951_video_v3.mp4 Report: Chicago Teachers’ Union President Sends Child to Private School Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis-Gates, who has been outspoken against the state's school choice program, is sending her child to a private school, according to the Illinois Republican Party and other reports. Davis-Gates took office in 2022 to lead the third largest teachers union in the country. Since taking office, Davis-Gates has publicly spoken out against the Invest in Kids Act, which allows people to pay for scholarships for students to attend private schools rather than attend public schools in Chicago or throughout the state. Donors get a 75% Illinois income tax credit for their contributions to the program. If legislators do not extend the program, it ends at the end of the calendar year. 2023-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Stacy Davis GatesChicago Teachers UnionPrivate SchoolSchool ChoiceEducation EquityChicagoIllinoisstate governmentinvesting kidsBrandon JohnsonJ.B. PritzkerGreg BishopDan McCalebCenter SquareIllinois Statehouse https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443952/new-education-bills-would-block-crt-back-parents https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443952_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443952_video_v3.mp4 New Education Bills Would Block CRT, Back Parents A new trio of House education bills would push back on Critical Race Theory and federal rules in local public schools, the latest in an ongoing battle led by Republicans to respond to curriculum and policy changes in education. 2023-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 598 Critical Race TheoryEducation BillsParental RightsCRTSchool CurriculumRepublicansBob GoodTom CottonMarco RubioK-12 EducatorsJoe BidenSchool BoardParent's ActCenter SquareTeaching CRT https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443953/wisconsin-democrats-launch-effort-to-defend-protasiewicz-from-impeachment-talk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443953_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443953_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Democrats Launch Effort to Defend Protasiewicz From Impeachment Talk Wisconsin Democrats announced late Tuesday a $4 million plan to target Republican lawmakers who talk about impeaching Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz. The announcement came in a closed-media call by Wisconsin Democratic Party. WisPolitics quotes Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Ben Wikler as saying “The anti-democratic, unconstitutional threat to impeach Janet Protasiewicz would constitute a political disaster for the Republican Party and for our system of government at large.” 2023-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 592 Janet ProtasiewiczWisconsin Supreme CourtWisconsin Democratsimpeachment processWisconsin politicsstate electionsRobin Vossstate lawDan KnodlVan Wanggaard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443954/was-third-quarterly-carbon-auction-brings-in-more-than-dollar541-million https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443954_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443954_video_v3.mp4 WA’s Third Quarterly Carbon Auction Brings in More Than $541 Million Washington state’s third quarterly auction of emissions allowances under the cap-and-trade program established by the Climate Commitment Act brought in more than $541 million, according to a Wednesday summary report put out by the Department of Ecology. That dollar figure is derived by multiplying the $63.03 allowance price at the Aug. 30 auction by the 8.585 million allowances that were sold. 2023-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 372 carbon auctionClimate Commitment Actemissions allowancesprice volatilityWashingtonCarbon pricingAllowance priceWashington in Focushigh gas pricesconsignment shares https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443955/pennsylvania-taxpayers-sidelined-amidst-school-funding-tit-for-tat https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443955_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443955_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Taxpayers Sidelined Amidst School Funding Tit-For-Tat As the state's prolonged game of chicken enters its third month, all eyes turn toward the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. That’s because two key pieces of legislation needed to enact the $45.5 billion budget sit unfinished on the chamber’s desk, though neither meets the demands of the Democrats in charge. As such, leadership dismisses the bills as nothing more than the Senate’s revenge for a school voucher program Gov. Josh Shapiro cut from the budget to appease his legislative allies. 2023-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 772 Pennsylvaniaschool fundingschool vouchersHouse of RepresentativesSenateGovernor Shapirostate budgetpublic schoolsDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyCenter SquareKristen Smithteacher shortagebus driverspolitical issues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443956/michigan-ag-joins-coalition-against-trump-administrations-title-ix-exemptions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443956_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443956_video_v3.mp4 Michigan AG Joins Coalition Against Trump Administrations Title IX Exemptions Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 19 states and the District of Columbia by filing an amicus brief with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, arguing Title IX exemptions established by the Trump Administration hurt gay and transgender students. The brief is part of Hunter v. U.S. Department of Education. The case began in response to Trump Administration exemptions to Title IX, Other groups, such as Christian universities, argue the legal exemption is necessary under the First Amendment. 2023-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 151 Dana NesselMichigan Attorney GeneralTitle IXTrump AdministrationLGBTQ studentsNinth Circuit CourtHunter v. U.S. Department of EducationFirst AmendmentReligious exemption https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443957/wisconsins-evers-promises-to-veto-republicans-second-tax-cut https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443957_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443957_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin’s Evers Promises to Veto Republican’s Second Tax Cut The second attempt from Wisconsin Republican lawmakers to cut taxes will end the same as the first Gov. Tony Evers said Wednesday. Evers took to social media to promise a veto for the $3 billion tax cut that began its journey through the legislature Wednesday. 2023-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 488 Tony Everstax cutsWisconsinRepublican PartyWisconsin politicstax cutsenior citizensretirement incomeWisconsin retireestaxing seniorsWisconsin assemblymiddle classGreen Bay PackersChicago Bears https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443958/no-medical-marijuana-edibles-in-pennsylvania-for-now https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443958_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443958_video_v3.mp4 No Medical Marijuana Edibles in Pennsylvania, for Now Officials tasked with monitoring the state's medical marijuana program said this week edibles don't belong in Pennsylvania's marketplace. Concerns about safety, efficacy and legal enforcement gave members of the Medical Marijuana Advisory Program pause. Six abstained from voting on the recommendation at all during its Wednesday meeting. Only two members supported the proposal, while two more rejected it. 2023-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 299 medical marijuanamarijuana ediblesPennsylvaniaMedical Marijuana Advisory ProgramPennsylvania SenatelegislationKristen SmithCole McNeely https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443959/669-seattle-police-officers-have-resigned-since-2019 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443959_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443959_video_v3.mp4 669 Seattle Police Officers Have Resigned Since 2019 Since 2019, the Seattle Police Department has had 669 officers resign, according to data obtained by the SPD. The total number of deployable officers has now shrunk down to less than 900, according to the Seattle Police Officers Guild, a staffing crisis they say is primarily driven by a hostile ideological and political climate within the city. 2023-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 407 Seattle Police Departmentpolice officer resignationspolice staffingpublic safetyunderstaffingcrimepolicingSeattle Policepolice regulationsWashington in FocusTJ Martinellpolice responsesystemic changeLos Angeles Police Department https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443960/subsidies-surrounding-electric-vehicles https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443960_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443960_video_v3.mp4 Subsidies Surrounding Electric Vehicles Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss incentives surrounding the electric vehicle auto industry on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-09-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 436 electric vehiclesEV subsidiescar industryeconomic activitygovernment spendingrenewable energyglobal warminggovernment subsidiestaxpayer moneyTesla Stockinvesting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443961/michigan-lawmakers-want-to-ban-government-from-using-code-to-thwart-records-requests https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443961_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443961_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Lawmakers Want to Ban Government From Using Code to Thwart Records Requests A new bill aims to protect public access to government communications under the Freedom of Information Act by preventing the government from speaking in code to thwart records requests. State Sen. Ed McBroom, R-Waucedah Township, introduced the legislation after a lawsuit claimed Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration used encrypted Greek letters to discuss the Benton Harbor water lead crisis to avoid public scrutiny. 2023-09-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 178 MichiganMichigan LawmakersEd McBroomGretchen WhitmerFreedom of Information ActGovernment TransparencyBenton Harbor water lead crisispublic records https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443962/how-student-loan-repayments-could-impact-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443962_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443962_video_v3.mp4 How Student Loan Repayments Could Impact the Economy Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss student loan repayments could impact the overall economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-09-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 436 student loan repaymentseconomic impactseconomic spendingOrphe DivounguyChris Krugstudent loanmortgage ratesfederal reservefiscal deficitsmonetary policyIRSTrump tax cutsLarry Summers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443963/swatting-calls-are-terrorizing-school-communities-heres-what-to-know https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443963_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443963_video_v3.mp4 Swatting Calls Are Terrorizing School Communities, Here’s What to Know With the return of students to class, hoax calls that shut down school buildings are also back. The calls, which tell authorities that there are active shooters at schools, scare students, staff and parents and can be dangerous for both law enforcement and those at the scene. There were several hoax threats and swatting calls this week across the country, from Illinois to Georgia. 2023-09-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 510 Swatting callsHoax callsK-12 educationSchool shootingsLaw enforcement911 callsSwattingActive threatFBI task forceEducation in FocusChalkboard NewsDan McauliffeFranklin News FoundationBrennan ClaryDark web https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443964/labor-day-means-school-is-starting-soon-in-these-states https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443964_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443964_video_v3.mp4 Labor Day Means School Is Starting Soon in These States For many students, school started weeks ago, and classes are in full swing. For others, however, the school year has yet to begin. Michigan, for example, has a law that requires schools to start after Labor Day unless they are granted a waiver by the state’s Department of Education. 2023-09-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 551 Labor Dayschool start datesstate regulationseducationK-12 educationschool districteducational lawsummer tourismseasonal jobslocal controlFranklin News FoundationChalkboard NewsDan McCalebBrendan Clary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443965/data-pce-inflation-increased-in-july https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443965_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443965_video_v3.mp4 Data: PCE Inflation Increased in July Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the July PCE data on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 483 PCE inflationCore PCEJuly dataFederal Reserveconsumer spendingcredit debtLabor MarketOrphe DivounguyChris Krugfiscal deficitinterest ratesgovernment spendingeconomic analysis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443966/whitmer-to-pursue-paid-family-leave-100percent-clean-energy-standard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443966_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443966_video_v3.mp4 Whitmer to Pursue Paid Family Leave, 100% Clean Energy Standard Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed enacting a paid family leave program, a 100% clean energy standard and codifying the Affordable Care Act in her "What's Next" speech that outlined the fall agenda Wednesday. The second-term Democratic governor outlined her priorities as state Democrats control the governor's office, House and Senate in Michigan for the first time in 40 years. 2023-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 242 Gretchen WhitmerMichiganPaid Family LeaveClean EnergyAffordable Care ActMichigan GovernmentEnergy StandardMichigan Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443967/food-prices-expected-to-rise-through-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443967_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443967_video_v3.mp4 Food Prices Expected to Rise Through 2024 Recently released federal pricing analysis from the U.S. Department of Agriculture projects that food prices will continue to rise through 2024. The USDA pointed to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index released earlier this month, which showed consumer prices overall rose 3.2% in the previous twelve months. Food prices, though rose more quickly at 4.9% during the same time. Now, USDA says that increase will continue. 2023-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 517 Food PricesPrice InflationInflationUS Department of AgricultureConsumer Price IndexConsumer ConfidenceEconomic dataGDPJoe BidenGas pricesStudent loanStock marketAmericaMidwest https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443968/speaker-new-brewers-ballpark-funding-plan-centers-on-players-taxes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443968_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443968_video_v3.mp4 Speaker: New Brewers’ Ballpark Funding Plan Centers on Players’ Taxes The latest plan for Milwaukee’s American Family Field would use tax money to keep the stadium up to date, but those taxes wouldn’t come from the people of Wisconsin. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, on Wednesday told News Talk 1130 WISN’s Jay Weber they are looking at a plan to tax ballplayers to pay for the ballpark. 2023-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 315 Milwaukee BrewersAmerican Family Fieldstadium fundingplayer taxesWisconsin politicsRobin Vossbaseball stadiumstadium districtpublic moneyBenjamin YountWisconsin in Focuscentersquare.com https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443969/were-gonna-catch-em-seattle-police-respond-to-august-uptick-in-robberies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443969_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443969_video_v3.mp4 ‘We’re Gonna Catch ‘Em’: Seattle Police Respond to August Uptick in Robberies The Seattle Police Department is continuing investigations into an increase in robberies in the city’s South Precinct. According to the department, there have been 14 reported incidents of pattern robberies in the South Precinct from June through Aug. 25. The department suspects more robberies have gone unreported. 2023-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 337 SeattleWashingtonCrimePoliceRobberySouth PrecinctGun pointTaserSeattle crimeviolent crimeproperty damage https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443970/pennsylvanias-budget-reaches-deja-vu https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443970_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443970_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania’s Budget Reaches Deja VU The state’s piecemeal budget negotiations fractured again this week after lawmakers split a key measure in half. When the Senate gaveled out of a rare one-day voting session Wednesday, the chamber left behind two fiscal codes for the House to sort out – an unorthodox strategy that’s brought the process no closer to conclusion, legislative sources say. 2023-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 274 Pennsylvania budgetfiscal codestate budgetPennsylvania SenateKristen SmithAnthony Hinnenbudget negotiationsRepublican partyschool choicetuition freezePennsylvania politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443971/august-jobs-report-as-good-as-it-gets https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443971_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443971_video_v3.mp4 August Jobs Report: ‘As Good as It Gets' Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the August jobs report on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 545 August Jobs ReportChris KrugOrphe DivounguyUnemployment RateLabor MarketWage GrowthEconomic ForecastLabor Force Participationtrucking sectorjob lossesconstruction employmentinfrastructure spendingeconomic downturncivil engineersmovie industry https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443972/gop-lawmakers-talk-impeachment-of-new-wisconsin-supreme-court https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443972_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443972_video_v3.mp4 GOP Lawmakers Talk Impeachment of New Wisconsin Supreme Court Two Republican state senators are talking about impeachment of Wisconsin’s new liberal-majority Supreme Court. Sen. Dan Knodl, R-Germantown, said he’s willing to consider impeaching Justice Janet Protasiewicz because of what she said about the state’s political maps during her run for the Supreme Court in the spring. 2023-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 349 WisconsinimpeachmentJanet ProtasiewiczWisconsin Supreme Courtredistrictingstate senateWisconsin abortion lawWisconsin politics2024 electionsimpeachment trialWisconsin in FocusBenjamin Yaffe https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443973/spokane-anti-camping-initiative-sees-little-opposition-in-court-voters-pamphlet https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443973_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443973_video_v3.mp4 Spokane Anti-Camping Initiative Sees Little Opposition in Court, Voters’ Pamphlet Spokane Superior Court Judge Tony Hazel has cleared the way for a ballot initiative that would ban camping within 1,000 feet of places like schools, playgrounds and child care facilities to appear on the November ballot. Local attorney Brian Hansen, the man behind the initiative, argues it will – if passed – protect children. 2023-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 336 SpokaneAnti-Camping InitiativeNovember BallotVoter InitiativeHomelessnesscamping banWashington StateBallot InitiativeCourtroomBrett DavisTimothy ShumanUphold the law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443974/report-gas-production-plateauing-in-frackalachia https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443974_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443974_video_v3.mp4 Report: Gas Production Plateauing in ‘Frackalachia’ A new report argues that Appalachian natural gas recently entered a production plateau and economic growth in the area now depends on other industries. “As measured by jobs, population, and income, Appalachia’s principal shale gas producing counties have done worse economically than the region and the nation since the dawn of the Appalachian boom,” the report from the Ohio River Valley Institute stated. 2023-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 240 FrackalachiaAppalachiaNatural GasOhio River Valley Instituteeconomic growthPennsylvaniaWest VirginiaOhioGas ProductionEnergy Industry https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443975/school-choice-scholarship-renewal-the-fight-of-illinois-veto-session https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443975_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443975_video_v3.mp4 School Choice Scholarship Renewal ‘The Fight’ of Illinois’ Veto Session With a new school year underway or about to begin for students in schools across Illinois, some attending a private school using scholarships from the Invest in Kids program could be left in limbo unless lawmakers take action to continue the program. Gov. J.B. Pritzker made a stop at Community STEM Center in Matteson on Thursday to highlight the start of the school year. 2023-09-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisSchool ChoiceVeto SessionInvest in KidsJB PritzkerIllinois politicsEducationLegislative calendarPrivate schoolsGreg BishopBrett RowlandNews reviewEthics reformCampaign financeGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443976/poll-voters-express-dissatisfaction-with-quality-of-public-school-education https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443976_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443976_video_v3.mp4 Poll: Voters Express Dissatisfaction With Quality of Public School Education At the Republican primary debate last week, presidential hopefuls disparaged the state of education in the nation, with some candidates advocating for the abolition of the U.S. Department of Education and the promotion of school choice options. It’s an issue that seems sure to reappear as voters signal strong concerns with the quality of traditional public education. The Center Square Voters' Voice Poll, conducted by Noble Predictive Insights, found that more Americans are dissatisfied than satisfied with the quality of education at their local public school. 2023-09-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 571 public school educationschool choicevoter voice pollNoble Predictive InsightsThe Center SquareaccountabilityEducationRepublican votersDemocratic votersuniversal school choicecharter schoolshomeschoolingEducation in Focuspolitical donationsbook removal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443977/trump-pleads-not-guilty-to-georgia-election-charges https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443977_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443977_video_v3.mp4 Trump Pleads Not Guilty to Georgia Election Charges Former President Donald Trump plead not guilty Thursday to charges he faces in Georgia that he worked to overturn the state’s 2020 election results, according to court filings. The Georgia indictment includes 41 charges against Trump and 18 of his alleged co-conspirators. Trump was processed in the local jail last week, and his mugshot quickly went viral online. 2023-09-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 471 Donald TrumpGeorgia election chargesTrump IndictmentsGeorgia ElectionIndictmentsPlea DealState CaseFederal CaseJoe BidenAmerica in FocusCole McNeelyCasey HarperThe Center SquareHunter Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443978/nessel-legal-opinion-on-new-education-agency-premature https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443978_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443978_video_v3.mp4 Nessel: Legal Opinion on New Education Agency ‘Premature' Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has said it’s too early to determine whether Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s new education agency is legal or not.On Aug. 8, the State Department of Education requested an attorney general legal opinion regarding the constitutionality of Whitmer’s executive order creating the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential. Nessel responded in a letter, saying: “At this point, the EO is not yet effective and therefore has not been implemented by MiLEAP. And the Board acknowledges that, at this point, there is only the potential for overlap in the future, and no specific set of facts was provided for review.” 2023-09-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 179 Dana NesselGretchen WhitmerEducation AgencyLegal OpinionMichiganState Department of EducationExecutive OrderMiLEAPMichigan Learning and Education Advancement Program https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443979/do-these-school-hiring-practices-weed-out-opposing-views https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443979_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443979_video_v3.mp4 Do These School Hiring Practices Weed Out Opposing Views? A new report from a conservative watchdog organization claims school district diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and hiring policies determine the political leanings of the teachers who end up in the classroom. The National Opportunity Project report, released Friday, said school districts that implement the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in the hiring process weed out candidates that don’t “subscribe to certain views.” Districts mentioned in the report declined requests to comment. 2023-09-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 465 DEITeacher HiringSchool DistrictsEducation QualityRepublican TeachersDemocratic TeachersIndependent TeachersEquity OfficesTest ScoresMinority StudentsWhite StudentsBrennan ClaryTom GantertChalkboy News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443980/michigan-dollar5m-to-survey-mileage-fee-to-fix-roads https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443980_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443980_video_v3.mp4 Michigan: $5M to Survey Mileage Fee to Fix Roads Michigan will spend $5 million to survey replacing the state’s waning gas tax revenue with a miles-traveled tax as more electric vehicles drive on roads but pay less to fix them relative to gas- and diesel-fueled vehicles. The newly signed $82 billion 2024 budget directs state officials to apply for grant funding “under the national motor vehicle per-mile user fee pilot program” under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Upon awarded grant funding, Michigan must establish a pilot program to determine the feasibility of road usage charges to replace motor fuel taxes for transportation funding. 2023-09-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 229 Michigangas taxmileage feeroad repairselectric vehiclestransportation fundingInfrastructure Investment and Jobs ActAndrew FinkGretchen Whitmerroad usage charges https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443981/wa-ag-advised-utilities-commission-to-conceal-carbon-tax-impact-on-energy-rates https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443981_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443981_video_v3.mp4 WA AG Advised Utilities Commission to Conceal Carbon Tax Impact on Energy Rates Earlier this month, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission approved a request by Puget Sound Energy to increase its natural gas rates to cover the costs of the state’s cap-and-trade program under the Climate Commitment Act. However, the approval also carried with it a stipulation that the utility provider could not show on customers' bills the reason for the rate increase, a decision that was recommended by the Washington Attorney General’s Office. 2023-09-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 307 Washington in FocusBrett DavisT.J. MartinellState Utilities CommissionPuget Sound EnergyClimate Commitment Actcarbon taxenergy ratesutilities commissionAttorney GeneralWashington https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443982/why-did-global-wealth-fall-last-year https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443982_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443982_video_v3.mp4 Why Did Global Wealth Fall Last Year? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the decline in global wealth on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 518 global wealtheconomic trendsinflationinterest ratesstock marketinvestment strategiesChris KrugOrphe DivounguyGlobal Wealth ReportGlobal WealthNVIDIAartificial intelligence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443983/poll-americans-overwhelmingly-concerned-about-situation-at-border https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443983_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443983_video_v3.mp4 Poll: Americans Overwhelmingly Concerned About Situation at Border The vast majority of Americans are concerned about the situation at the U.S. border, according to new polling. The Center Square Voters' Voice Poll, conducted in conjunction with Noble Predictive Insights, asked 2,500 registered voters, including 1,000 registered Democrats, 1,000 registered Republicans, and 500 independents: "How concerned are you about the situation at the border?" 2023-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 567 BorderIllegal ImmigrationFentanyl crisisfentanylopioid overdosedrug crisisborder policyJoe BidenMexican drug cartelsCenter Squaredrug abuseDan MccalebCasey Harper https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443984/22-wa-counties-sue-state-for-refusal-to-provide-behavioral-health-treatment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443984_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443984_video_v3.mp4 22 WA Counties Sue State for Refusal to Provide Behavioral Health Treatment A coalition of 22 Washington state counties and the Washington State Association of Counties are suing the Washington Department of Social and Health Services over the department's administration of behavioral health services. According to the lawsuit, filed in Pierce County Superior Court, the department failed a fundamental obligation by refusing to provide mental health services to conversion patients. Despite court orders and state laws requiring DSHS to provide such treatment, the department asserted that it is no longer obligated to evaluate or treat patients whose criminal charges are dismissed, citing a federal judge’s orders in a separate case. 2023-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 244 Washington stateWashington Department of Social and Health ServicesBehavioral healthmental health servicesPierce County Superior CourtPierce CountylawsuitSpencer PauleyBrett Davis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443985/mdot-begins-three-road-construction-projects-this-week https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443985_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443985_video_v3.mp4 MDOT Begins Three Road Construction Projects This Week Three different Michigan Department of Transportation projects began this week with funding coming from the Rebuilding Michigan $3.5 billion endowment, as well as the $5 billion Building Michigan Together Plan. Construction will be completed along I-75, M-55 and M-96. 2023-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 141 MDOTMichigan Department of TransportationRoad ConstructionGretchen WhitmerI-75M-55M-96Road Fundingcalhoun countyjim hoadsma https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443986/pennsylvania-senate-called-back-for-budgets-final-lap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443986_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443986_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Senate Called Back for Budget’s Final Lap The state Senate will return to Harrisburg later this month to finalize crucial pieces of the budget, according to Republican leadership. Senate President Kim Ward, R-Greensburg, called session for Aug. 30 – two months past the start of the new fiscal year – to finalize code bills, which serve as the blueprint for how to spend money earmarked in the $45.5 billion budget itself. 2023-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 259 Pennsylvania SenateKim WardPennsylvania BudgetState Budget ProcessKristen SmithAnthony HinnenHarrisburgCode Bills https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443987/trump-surrenders-on-charges-of-trying-to-overturn-the-2020-election https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443987_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443987_video_v3.mp4 Trump Surrenders on Charges of Trying to Overturn the 2020 Election Former President Donald Trump surrendered to Fulton County authorities Thursday on charges he tried to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. Fulton County authorities charged Trump and 18 others, including former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and former state Republican Party Chair David Shafer, as part of the effort. The Fulton County indictment of Trump is the fourth against the former president and the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. 2023-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 533 Donald Trump2020 electionCasey Harper2024 presidential election2024 electionJoe BidenNikki HaleyRepublican Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443988/republican-senator-hopes-for-skepticism-in-possible-wisconsin-utility-rate-hikes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443988_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443988_video_v3.mp4 Republican Senator Hopes for Skepticism in Possible Wisconsin Utility Rate Hikes One Wisconsin Republican state senator wants the state’s Public Service Commission to “do their job,” and question a half-billion-dollar utility rate increase. Sen. Duey Stroebel, R-Cedarburg, said on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, on Thursday that Wisconsin’s utility regulators are weighing rate hike requests for 2024 that range from 1.6% to 8.4%. The PSC will decide by December on requests from the major utilities in Wisconsin. 2023-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 423 WisconsinUtility Rate HikesPublic Service Commissionenergy costElectricity Costsgreen energyfossil fuelsResidential RatesFixed IncomesWisconsin in FocusDan McalebBen Yount https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443989/gop-candidates-spar-in-first-presidential-debate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443989_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443989_video_v3.mp4 GOP Candidates Spar in First Presidential Debate Eight Republican candidates trailing former President Donald Trump in the polls vied for second place Wednesday in the first primary debate. The candidates traded barbs and one-liners in a high-stakes contest at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Each of the candidates touched on some of the nation's hot-button issues, including crime, abortion and climate change. Interruptions were widespread. Many candidates talked over their peers, at times making it difficult to hear what was said. But the issues at the U.S.-Mexico border brought out some of the strongest rhetoric of the evening. 2023-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 490 GOP debate2024 electionDonald TrumpVivek RamaswamyRon DeSantisChris ChristieGOP presidential debateRepublican primarypolitical candidatespresidential candidatesFox Newscampaign strategyAmerica in FocusDan McAlleyCasey Harper https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443990/illinois-jobs-return-to-pre-pandemic-levels-much-later-than-most-of-country https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443990_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443990_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Jobs Return to Pre-pandemic Levels, Much Later Than Most of Country After July job numbers are included, Illinois finally returned to pre-pandemic total job levels more than three years after the COVID-19 pandemic began. And the feat was accomplished almost a year after most of the rest of the country. The data from the Illinois Policy Institute show the state gained over 11,000 jobs in July. This job gain brings the state back to its pre-COVID numbers. 2023-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisIllinois economypre-pandemic jobsjob growthIllinois newsIllinois governmentIllinois in FocusIllinois real estateinterest rateshome salesChicago real estatehome pricesmigrant housingMayor Brandon JohnsonThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443991/police-arrest-two-for-burglary-in-gray-fire-evacuation-zone-around-medical-lake https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443991_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443991_video_v3.mp4 Police Arrest Two for Burglary in Gray Fire Evacuation Zone Around Medical Lake When most of the county comes together during times of public crisis like the wildfires currently ravaging the countryside, the Spokane County Sheriff’s department wants residents to be aware that not everyone is there to help. Two individuals have been arrested for residential burglary in a region of Medical Lake that is part of the Gray Fire evacuation zone, according to a Tuesday news release from the sheriff's department and the Spokane Police Department. 2023-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 368 Gray FireMedical Lakeburglarypolice arrestSpokanewildfireEastern WashingtonSpokane wildfiresTimothy SchummBrett Davisfirefighting resourcesstate fundingfederal funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443992/we-suffer-for-everybody-elses-comfort-critics-of-lng-hub-say https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443992_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443992_video_v3.mp4 ‘We Suffer for Everybody Else’s Comfort,’ Critics of LNG Hub Say A proposed liquefied natural gas terminal in Chester leaves some residents anxious about further environmental degradation, while advocates make promises of economic growth. The Philadelphia LNG Export Task Force met in Chester on Tuesday, with jobs and tax revenue at the front of the mind for both members and testifiers. 2023-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 324 LNG Hubnatural gaseconomic impactPennsylvania LNG HubCenter SquareTask ForcePennsylvania in FocusKristen SmithAnthony Hannon https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443993/michigan-lawmaker-questions-legality-of-new-education-department https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443993_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443993_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Lawmaker Questions Legality of New Education Department Michigan lawmakers and the State Board of Education are questioning if the creation of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s second education department is legal. Rep. Angela Rigas, R-Caledonia, called on Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to block the department's creation. Last week, the board voted unanimously to ask Nessel for her opinion on whether Whitmer's recently unveiled Michigan Department of Lifelong, Education, Advancement and Potential is legal. 2023-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 166 MichiganGretchen WhitmerAngela RigasDana NesselState Board of EducationEducation PolicyEducation DepartmentMichigan LawGovernment AgencyK-12 Education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443994/why-is-warren-buffett-bullish-on-homebuilders https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443994_video_v3.mp4 Why Is Warren Buffett Bullish on Homebuilders? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the housing market and why Warren Buffett is bullish on future homebuilding on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 506 Warren Buffetthomebuildershousing marketmortgage ratesnew home salesexisting home salessupply constraintChris KrugOrphe Divounguyconstruction employment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443995/lawmakers-want-audit-follow-up-answers-about-wisconsin-coronavirus-spending https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443995_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443995_video_v3.mp4 Lawmakers Want Audit Follow-up Answers About Wisconsin Coronavirus Spending The heads of the legislature’s audit committee are again asking how Wisconsin’s Department of Health Service spent millions of dollars in coronavirus aid. The Joint Legislative Audit Committee met at the Capitol on Tuesday to press DHS about an audit from May that found the agency lost millions of dollars and misplaced at least six of the ventilators bought during the early days of the outbreak. 2023-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 494 WisconsinCOVID-19CoronavirusHealth ServiceLegislative AuditCoronavirus AidCoronavirus spendingWisconsin RepublicansVentilator programWaste fraud abuseWisconsin politicsBen YountDan McCaleb https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443996/wisconsin-hosts-first-republican-presidential-debate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443996_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443996_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Hosts First Republican Presidential Debate On Wednesday, Milwaukee, WI hosted the first Republican Presidential Debate. It served as a sort of trial run for Milwaukee ahead of hosting the Republican Party Convention next year. Aside from front runner and former President, Donald Trump, the other top 8 Republican candidates were in attendance. 2023-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 467 Republican debateMilwaukeeDonald TrumpRon DeSantis2024 electionRepublican partypolitical conventionprimary seasonWisconsin DebatePresidential electionWisconsin in FocusCenter Squaregasgroceries https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443997/washington-state-might-create-cash-for-clunkers-program-to-subsidize-ev-sales https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443997_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443997_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Might Create ‘Cash for Clunkers’ Program to Subsidize EV Sales The state of Washington might create a “cash for clunkers” program to subsidize the purchase of electric vehicles and encourage a transition away from high emission gas vehicles. It’s one of several potential recommendations under consideration by the state Electric Vehicle Advisory Committee to include in an impending Transportation Electrification Strategy update. 2023-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 322 Washington in FocusBrett DavisTJ MartinellCash for Clunkerselectric vehiclesEV salesCar Allowance Rebate Systemgas guzzlersCenter Squaresubscribe https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443998/michigan-to-spend-dollar17-million-on-drone-projects https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443998_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443998_video_v3.mp4 Michigan to Spend $17 Million on Drone Projects Michigan plans to spend $17 million funding drone aerial infrastructure projects via the 2024 $82 billion budget. About $10 million will fund advanced aerial mobility projects including vertiports, drone hubs and ports and last-mile delivery. Another $7 million will fund a drone park at Battle Creek Unlimited called MICH-AIR, an advanced air mobility park at the Battle Creek Executive Airport that includes about 200 acres of land available for development. 2023-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 212 MichiganDrone projectsAdvanced aerial mobilityMICH-AIRBattle Creek UnlimitedBattle Creek Executive AirportAerial infrastructureFort Custer Industrial ParkDuncan AviationWaco Aerospace https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/443999/awaiting-fed-chair-jerome-powells-speech-this-week https://img.videonest.org/gamma/443999_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/443999_video_v3.mp4 Awaiting Fed Chair Jerome Powell's Speech This Week Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the upcoming speech from Jerome Powell and the potential fallout from it on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-08-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 638 Everyday EconomicsJerome PowellFederal Reserveinflationinterest ratesstock marketmarket volatilityyieldsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyJackson Holelabor supplyhousing pricesUS deficitsdebt to GDP ratio https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444000/why-these-missouri-schools-want-to-drop-yearly-standardized-tests https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444000_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444000_video_v3.mp4 Why These Missouri Schools Want to Drop Yearly Standardized Tests A group of 20 schools in Missouri has received a waiver from the state to halt end-of-school standardized testing for students in lieu of interim assessments that direct how teachers and administrators will provide instruction. The schools are part of the Success-Ready Students Network and see the state Board of Education’s decision Tuesday to waive annual assessment requirements as a way to better provide competency-based learning to students. The state board voted unanimously to approve the “innovation waivers,” which will absolve the school districts of state requirements to test students for three years as the schools pursue competency-based learning. 2023-08-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 423 Missouri schoolsstandardized testinginterim assessmentsEducation reformK-12 educationAssessmentMissourielementary educationsecondary educationACT testBrendan ClearyDan McCalebChalkboard NewsStandardized test https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444001/us-mortgage-rates-continue-to-jump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444001_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444001_video_v3.mp4 U.S. Mortgage Rates Continue to Jump Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the increasing uptick in mortgage rates and downtick in (cyclical) demand on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-08-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 565 mortgage rateshousing markethomebuyingaffordability issuesmarket constraintsOrphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday EconomicsAmerica's Talking NetworkFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444002/school-choice-in-texas-is-far-from-consensus https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444002_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444002_video_v3.mp4 School Choice in Texas Is Far From Consensus The Texas House Select Committee on Educational Opportunity and Enrichment released a statewide report on education last week along with public comments from residents who expressed competing outlooks on education opportunity, accountability methods and student outcomes. The public comments show how Texans are vocally divided on whether to implement school choice programs in the state. The divide echoes division around school choice measures in the Legislature last session. 2023-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 466 school choicepublic schoolK-12TexasEducation Savings AccountGreg AbbottTexas EducationLegislative SessionCharter SchoolAccountabilitySchool FundingDan McCalebBrendan Clary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444003/is-increasing-credit-card-debt-a-major-concern https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444003_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444003_video_v3.mp4 Is Increasing Credit Card Debt a Major Concern? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the increasing credit card debt the American public carries and whether it is a major concern or not on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 380 credit card debtconsumer debteconomyconsumer spendingSpending HabitsSavings RatePurchasing PowerFederal ReserveRetail SalesOrphe DivounguyChris Krug https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444004/republican-house-oversight-committee-ramps-up-investigation-into-biden-family https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444004_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444004_video_v3.mp4 Republican House Oversight Committee Ramps Up Investigation Into Biden Family House Oversight Committee James Comer, R-Ky., is pushing for President Joe Biden’s records from his time as Vice President to probe allegations that he worked with his son to bring in $20 million from overseas entities. Comer sent a letter to the the National Archives and Records Administration demanding unredacted records related to then-Vice President Biden’s meetings and communications with his family members, the latest step in the ongoing investigation into allegations that the Biden family raked in millions using the White House. 2023-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 453 House Oversight CommitteeJoe BidenHunter Bideninvestigationsbusiness dealingscenter squarepolitical newsDonald TrumpDOJ investigation2024 ElectionFBIAmerica in FocusDan McKillopCasey Harper https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444005/eventful-july-in-seattle-results-in-record-breaking-transit-ridership-rates https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444005_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444005_video_v3.mp4 Eventful July in Seattle Results in Record-Breaking Transit Ridership Rates A month full of events in Seattle resulted in over one million people using light rail, King County Metro buses and the water taxi during three notable days in July. Sound Transit saw record-breaking ridership numbers thanks in large part to the Major League Baseball All-Star game, multiple Taylor Swift concerts, the Capitol Hill Block Party music festival and a Seattle Mariners home series against the Toronto Blue Jays. 2023-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 287 SeattleKing County MetroSound TransitTaylor SwiftSeattle Marinerstransit ridershipCapitol Hill Block PartyMLB All-Star GametransitWashington state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444006/pennsylvania-amendment-suggests-curbing-cabinet-secretary-powers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444006_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444006_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Amendment Suggests Curbing Cabinet Secretary Powers A state constitutional amendment in the early stages of development suggests curbing the authority of unconfirmed cabinet officials. Republican Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill and Judy Ward recently began circulating a co-sponsorship memo for the proposal that says gubernatorial appointees unconfirmed by the Senate should exercise limited authority. 2023-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 377 constitutional amendmentJosh ShapiroPA legislatureSenate voteGovernor commentscabinet secretarypolicy enforcementPennsylvanialegislative sessionsvoting processpolitical balanceelectionHouse of Representatives https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444007/georgia-grand-jury-indicts-trump-on-charges-of-attempting-to-overturn-2020-election https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444007_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444007_video_v3.mp4 Georgia Grand Jury Indicts Trump on Charges of Attempting to Overturn 2020 Election Former President Donald Trump was indicted for the fourth time Monday night, this time on charges related to the 2020 election in Georgia. A Fulton County grand jury indicted the former president on 13 counts of attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia, which narrowly went to President Joe Biden. 2023-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 427 Donald Trump2020 electionGeorgia electionRICO indictment2024 electionelection interferenceJoe BidenRepublican primaryRon DeSantispolitical motivationIowaDan McCalebCasey Harperpresidential pardon https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444008/cavnue-michigan-to-reimagine-i-94-with-connected-vehicle-lane https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444008_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444008_video_v3.mp4 Cavnue, Michigan to Reimagine I-94 With Connected Vehicle Lane The way vehicles look has changed drastically since the early 1900s, but roads haven’t changed as much in regard to safety features. Vehicle technology now includes blind-spot motion-sensors, automatic braking and better airbags, but for the most part, roads don’t include safety features. One company says they can make roads with sensors that give real-time updates to first responders, the Michigan Department of Transportation and other drivers with advanced cars, which would make the state’s highways more safe and less congested. 2023-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 205 CavnueMichiganI-94Connected vehiclesAutonomous vehiclesMichigan Department of TransportationMDOTTraffic safetyRoad safetyVehicle technology https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444009/trump-desantis-both-virtually-tied-with-biden-in-potential-faceoff https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444009_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444009_video_v3.mp4 Trump, DeSantis Both Virtually Tied With Biden in Potential Faceoff Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron Desantis are virtually tied with President Joe Biden in theoretical head-to-head matchups heading into the 2024 presidential campaign, according to new polling data. The Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll, conducted in conjunction with Noble Predictive Insights, found that in a faceoff, Trump has 41% support compared to Biden’s 44% support, while 15% remain unsure. DeSantis does slightly better, with 41% support to Biden’s 43% and 16% unsure. 2023-08-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 506 Donald TrumpJoe BidenRon DeSantis2024 ElectionsVoter PollNational PollVoter SurveyRepublican CandidatesHispanic VotersCenter SquareNoble Predictive InsightsAmerica in FocusDan McCalebCasey Harpercampaign https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444010/chicago-mayor-floats-idea-of-sending-migrants-to-suburbs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444010_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444010_video_v3.mp4 Chicago Mayor Floats Idea of Sending Migrants to Suburbs Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says the city of Chicago has had conversations with suburban leaders in Cook and other counties about the possibility of moving migrants into their communities. Thousands of migrant families have arrived in Chicago over the past year. City officials have placed many in police stations, YMCAs and Daley College. 2023-08-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Chicago MayorBrandon JohnsonMigrant CrisisUndocumented ImmigrantsSanctuary CityIllinoisDemocratsRepublicansPolitical RhetoricJB PritzkerIllinois PoliticsIllinois governmentJoe BidenDonald TrumpCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444011/understanding-the-information-coming-out-of-the-fed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444011_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444011_video_v3.mp4 Understanding the Information Coming Out of The Fed Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the how to understand the information coming out surrounding The Fed on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-08-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 596 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyFederal ReserveInterest RatesRate Hikesfederal funds rateJerome Powellconsumer pricesfederal mandatesAmerica's Talking NetworkMichael Barr https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444012/red-tape-aggravates-homelessness-experts-warn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444012_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444012_video_v3.mp4 Red Tape Aggravates Homelessness, Experts Warn Homelessness has declined nationally over the last decade, but the number of those who have been unhoused for long periods of time has crept upward. At the National Conference of State Legislatures’ annual summit, government officials and experts discussed expanding the housing supply and the need for leaders to change their approach when something isn’t working. 2023-08-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 301 Kristen SmithAnthony Hennenlong term homelessnesshousingzoning rulespovertystate governmentPennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaDenverHouston Texas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444013/michigan-to-spend-dollar506000-subsidizing-electric-boat-industry https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444013_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444013_video_v3.mp4 Michigan to Spend $506,000 Subsidizing Electric Boat Industry Michigan taxpayers will pay $506,000 to five private boating companies and one university to demonstrate electric boating potential on the Great Lakes, including shore-side charging stations. The funds support six entities: Arc Boat Company, Aqua superPower,Hercules Electric Mobility, Lilypad Labs, Michigan Technological University, and Voltaic Marine, Inc. 2023-08-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 220 Michiganelectric boatsGreat LakesGretchen Whitmerwater recreationelectric boat industryAqua superPowerHercules Electric MobilityLilypad LabsVoltaic Marine Inc https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444014/evers-professional-service-veto-panned-as-defending-bureaucracy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444014_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444014_video_v3.mp4 Evers’ Professional Service Veto Panned as ‘Defending’ Bureaucracy Business and policy groups believe Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers used a recent veto to protect government bureaucracy, leaving many waiting on professional licenses from the state in limbo. The bill would have required the state’s Department of Safety and Professional Services to investigate a weeks-long backlog for people needing license and report to the legislature. Instead, Evers vetoed it, saying it would move department resources away from processing applications. 2023-08-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 560 Wisconsin governmentTony Eversprofessional licensesstate departmentbureaucracy reformlegislative processWisconsinoccupational licensinggovernment transparencybureaucracy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444015/washingtons-dollar625-million-carbon-auction-sells-out-totaling-dollar9195-million-year-to-date https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444015_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444015_video_v3.mp4 Washington's $62.5 Million Carbon Auction Sells Out, Totaling $919.5 Million Year-To-Date The Washington State Department of Ecology has announced the results of last week’s emergency carbon auction, and it seems the carbon business is booming with all $62.5 million in shares selling. The closed-bid, fixed price auction consisted of two 527,000 credit tranches, with the first tranche priced at $51.90 per credit and the second at $66.86 per credit. 2023-08-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 300 Washington statecarbon auctioncarbon taxcap and tradeTimothy ShumanWashington Department of Ecologyclimate changeemissions allowancesBret Davis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444016/michigan-utilities-focus-on-trees-to-trim-power-outages https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444016_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444016_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Utilities Focus on Trees to Trim Power Outages Multiple times in 2021, Michigan’s utilities left more than 100,000 people in the dark after powerful storms uprooted trees and left inches of ice coating power lines – more than its Midwest neighbors, according to federal data. The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s annual 2021 electric power report says Michiganders faced more than 800 minutes of electric interruptions in 2021 that lasted longer than five minutes – nearly double the national total and more than its Midwest neighbors. 2023-08-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 214 MichiganPower OutagesTree TrimmingDTE EnergyElectric PowerEnergy Information AdministrationStormsUtilitiesEnergyRyan LowryJason HayesScott McLellan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444017/washington-ago-files-lawsuit-against-oreillys-for-alleged-discrimination-against-pregnant-workers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444017_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444017_video_v3.mp4 Washington AGO Files Lawsuit Against O’Reilly’s for Alleged Discrimination Against Pregnant Workers The Washington State Attorney General’s Office has filed a lawsuit in King County Superior Court against O’Reilly's for allegedly failing to accommodate pregnant employees as required by state law. The lawsuit seeks thousands of dollars in fines against the auto retailer for each alleged incident. Under state law, employers must make “reasonable” accommodations for pregnant workers unless they demonstrate it would impose undue hardship on the business itself. 2023-08-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 161 WashingtonWashington State Attorney GeneralO’Reilly Auto PartsKing CountyPregnancy DiscriminationEmployment LawLawsuitDiscrimination Against Pregnant Workers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444018/more-money-more-problems-for-national-broadband-expansion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444018_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444018_video_v3.mp4 More Money, More Problems for National Broadband Expansion A federal broadband expansion program triggers similar complaints across the country: red tape and labor shortages make the process daunting, even by bureaucratic standards, and many worry about the logistics of such a massive undertaking. At a summit hosted by the National Conference of State Legislatures on Monday, officials emphasized the artificial barriers set up by the federal Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program, or BEAD, which provides $42.5 billion in federal cash to states. 2023-08-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 297 PennsylvaniabroadbandBEAD programfederal fundinginternet accessfiber opticrural americaAnthony HennenKristen SmithBroadband Equity AccessDeployment programtelecommunications companiesPrevailing wage requirementsfederal funds https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444019/the-relationship-between-retail-sales-and-inflation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444019_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444019_video_v3.mp4 The Relationship Between Retail Sales & Inflation Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the relationship between retail sales and inflation on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-08-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 374 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyretail salesUS economyinflationconsumer spendingcredit card balancessavingsFederal Reserveinterest ratesFranklin News FoundationAmerica's Talking Network https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444020/biden-touts-jobs-manufacturing-in-milwaukee-visit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444020_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444020_video_v3.mp4 Biden Touts Jobs, Manufacturing in Milwaukee Visit On paper, the Biden Administration said the president was coming to Milwaukee on Tuesday to talk about the Inflation Reduction Act. It took about 15 minutes, however, for President Biden to shift the focus to Bidenomics. “The Financial Times and The Wall Street Journal started calling my plan, and not initially as a compliment, Bidenomics,” the president told the crowd at the Ingeteam, a clean energy manufacturer that makes wind turbine generators and is the kind of green energy job creator the president wanted to praise. 2023-08-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 534 Joe BidenBidenomicsInflation Reduction ActMilwaukeeManufacturing JobsWisconsin economyWisconsin in Focusunemployment rategas priceshome priceselectric vehiclesRepublican PartyScott WalkerGOP primary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444021/nevada-committee-spikes-governors-plan-to-bolster-school-choice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444021_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444021_video_v3.mp4 Nevada Committee Spikes Governor’s Plan to Bolster School Choice Nevada lawmakers voted Wednesday not to divert federal COVID-19 relief funds toward expanding the Opportunity Scholarship program in the state after about six hours of discussion and testimony. Members of the Interim Finance Committee, comprised of the Senate Committee on Finance and the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means from the last legislative session, voted down party lines to reject Gov. Joe Lombardo’s funding proposal. The Nevada Educational Choice Scholarship Program, also known as the Opportunity Scholarship, was created in 2015 by the state’s legislature to provide need-based scholarships for students whose families live under 300% of the federal poverty line, according to the state’s website. 2023-08-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 487 Joe Lombardoschool choiceCOVID-19 reliefSchool choiceScholarship programPrivate schoolsPublic fundsNevadaLow-income studentsEducation policyDan McAuliffeBrennan Clary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444022/ed-dept-homeland-security-announce-school-cyberattack-counteroffensive https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444022_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444022_video_v3.mp4 Ed Dept, Homeland Security Announce School Cyberattack Counteroffensive The Biden administration announced a more unified approach Tuesday to help school districts ward off cyberattacks that threaten the exposure of private student data, disruption of daily operations and the loss of millions in taxpayer money. The Department of Education and the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a document for school district leaders highlighting best practices to keep data safe, including preparing for attacks targeting schools as seen recently in Minneapolis and Los Angeles. 2023-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 483 cybersecuritycyberattacksHomeland SecurityDepartment of EducationSchool districtsstudent informationcyber attackdark webdigital infrastructureUS Department of EducationChalkboard NewsDan MccalebBrenden Claryinvasion of privacy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444023/comer-bank-records-show-more-than-dollar20-million-in-payments-to-biden-family-associates https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444023_video_v3.mp4 Comer: Bank Records Show More Than $20 Million in Payments to Biden Family, Associates U.S. House Oversight Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., released financial documents he says backs up allegations that the Biden family and associates received more than $20 million in payments from foreign entities. Comer released the bank records Wednesday, the latest installment in a string of troubling evidence for President Joe Biden. Notably, the records raise the alleged income to the Biden family and associates to over $20 million and highlight alleged involvement from Russia and Kazakhstan. 2023-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 459 Biden familyJames ComerHouse Oversight Committeefinancial investigationforeign oligarchsbank recordsJoe BidenHunter BidenUkrainecongressional investigationforeign influencefinancial dealingsAmerica in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444024/border-crisis-creates-national-security-threat-for-us-observers-say https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444024_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444024_video_v3.mp4 Border Crisis Creates National Security Threat for U.S., Observers Say The number of terror suspects captured trying to enter the U.S. illegally has soared since President Joe Biden took office. But with more than 1 million unidentified foreign nationals evading apprehension after entering the U.S., the potential that at least some are on the international terrorist watch list poses a potential major threat to national security and raises the chances of terror attacks, observers warn. 2023-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 590 Border CrisisTerror WatchlistNational SecurityIllegal ImmigrationBiden AdministrationFentanyl CrisisHuman TraffickingTexas borderJoe Bidenmigrant crisisGreg AbbottOperation Lone StarRio Grande RiverLaura RizeEric Adams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444025/milwaukee-county-eyes-revived-stadium-tax-for-brewers-ballpark-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444025_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444025_video_v3.mp4 Milwaukee County Eyes Revived Stadium Tax for Brewers’ Ballpark Funding A Milwaukee County supervisor took to social media Tuesday to oppose an idea to revive a sales tax to pay for upgrades and renovations at American Family Field, home of the Milwaukee Brewers. County Supervisor Peter Burgelis shot down the plan in a tweet after it was suggested Monday by Supervisor Sheldon Wasserman. 2023-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 503 Milwaukee BrewersAmerican Family Fieldstadium taxMilwaukee CountySheldon WassermanPeter BurgelisWisconsinCounty Supervisorstaxpayer fundingRobin VosGovernor WalkerMilwaukee Bucks https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444026/seattle-city-council-repeals-a-relic-license-fee-on-amusement-devices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444026_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444026_video_v3.mp4 Seattle City Council Repeals ‘A Relic’ License Fee on Amusement Devices The Seattle City Council has passed an ordinance that repeals an annual license fee on various amusement devices owned by Seattle businesses. The Seattle Municipal Code defines an amusement device as any machine or device which provides recreation or entertainment with a charge for use of play. Examples include pool tables, shuffleboards, music machines, video games, pinball machines, riding devices, and peepshow devices. 2023-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 240 Seattle City CouncilAmusement DevicesLicense FeeAndrew LewisBusiness TaxSeattleMunicipal CodeGeneral FundTheresa MosquedaBrett DavisSpencer PauleyFederal WayCity of Kent https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444027/feds-support-medication-for-opioid-addiction-pennsylvania-expands-jail-treatment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444027_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444027_video_v3.mp4 Feds Support Medication for Opioid Addiction; Pennsylvania Expands Jail Treatment Though thousands of Pennsylvanians die from a drug overdose every year, using medication as treatment to wean them off an addiction is rarely used. That approach reflects a national trend. A new report funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that only 22% of Americans with an opioid use disorder received any medication to treat it. 2023-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 413 opioid addictionmedication-assisted treatmentPennsylvaniajail treatmentsubstance abuse treatmentopioid settlementharm reductionFentanyl test stripsopioid spendingrehabilitation programsAlan WootenAnthony Hennenlaw enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444028/illinois-supreme-court-upholds-states-gun-and-magazine-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444028_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Supreme Court Upholds State’s Gun and Magazine Ban Illinois’ gun and magazine ban remains in place after being upheld by a split Illinois Supreme Court. The anticipated ruling in the case brought by state Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, was released Friday. "First, we hold that the exemptions neither deny equal protection nor constitute special legislation because plaintiffs have not sufficiently alleged that they are similarly situated to and treated differently from the exempt classes," the majority opinion said. "Second, plaintiffs expressly waived in the circuit court any independent claim that the restrictions impermissibly infringe the second amendment. Third, plaintiffs’ failure to cross-appeal is a jurisdictional bar to renewing their three-readings claim. Accordingly, we reverse the circuit court and enter judgment for defendants on the equal protection and special legislation claims. We express no opinion on the potential viability of plaintiffs’ waived claim concerning the second amendment." 2023-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinois Supreme Courtgun banmagazine banSafety ActGun controlequal protectionsDan CaulkinsIllinoisJB PritzkerIllinois Safety Actno-cash bailtrespassingproperty taxesChicagostate legislator https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444029/inflation-rose-more-than-expected-in-latest-federal-data https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444029_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444029_video_v3.mp4 Inflation Rose More Than Expected in Latest Federal Data Newly released federal inflation data shows that producer prices rose more than expected. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its Producer Price Index, a key indicator of inflation, which showed producer prices rose 0.3% in July and 0.8% over the last 12 months, higher than expected. 2023-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 552 inflationUS economyFederal spendinggas priceshousing pricesgrocery store pricesUS credit scoresmall businessgovernment spendingeconomic storieseconomic shockCOVID-19AmericaFitch ratingsgas tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444030/flints-fight-against-crime-comes-with-large-tab https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444030_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444030_video_v3.mp4 Flint’s Fight Against Crime Comes With Large Tab The city of Flint has repeatedly made media lists for being among the most dangerous cities in America, and its been under a gun violence emergency since June 2021. The federal government and a non-profit have pitched in with millions of dollars to boost funding for the city’s police department. Flint’s police have been one of the most-funded operations in the city, costing almost twice as much as any other department. 2023-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 217 Flint MichiganCrimeGun ViolencePolice FundingFederal GovernmentNon-profitPolice DepartmentTraffic TicketsIllegal WeaponsMichigan State PoliceCharles Stewart Mott Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444031/economics-of-home-ownership https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444031_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444031_video_v3.mp4 Economics of Home Ownership Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the economics of home ownership on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 497 home ownershipmortgage rateeconomic podcasttax deductionChris KrugOrphe Divounguy30-year mortgageUS economic growthinflation ratesinterest ratesmortgage ratesFederal ReserveEveryday Economics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444032/wisconsin-gop-rnc-want-to-join-ballot-dropbox-absentee-lawsuit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444032_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444032_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin GOP, RNC Want to Join Ballot Dropbox, Absentee Lawsuit A lawsuit over ballot dropboxes, absentee ballots, and the deadline to cure ballots in Wisconsin could get more crowded. The Republican National Committee, along with the Republican Party of Wisconsin, and the Republican parties of both Rock and Walworth counties asked to join the suit as defendants Tuesday. 2023-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 515 Wisconsin in FocusDan McCalebBen YountElection Integrityballot drop boxesWisconsinRepublican PartyWisconsin Supreme CourtBallot Dropboxelection lawsuitelection law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444033/washington-state-holds-dollar625-million-emergency-carbon-credit-auction https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444033_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444033_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Holds $62.5 Million Emergency Carbon Credit Auction With prices at the pump soaring, the Washington State Department of Ecology held its first Allowance Price Containment Reserve auction on Wednesday for the cap and trade program that went into effect at the beginning of the year. Per the Climate Commitment Act passed by the state Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee in 2021, Washington’s cap and trade program requires emitters to obtain “emissions allowances” equal to their covered greenhouse gas emissions. Similar to stocks and bonds, these allowances can be obtained through quarterly auctions hosted by the Department of Ecology. 2023-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 346 Washington Statecarbon credit auctioncarbon creditscarbon emissionscarbon marketAllowance Price Containment Reserveemergency auctionBrett DavisTimothy SchumanWashington in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444034/report-gives-suggestions-to-improve-safety-on-pennsylvanias-rural-roads https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444034_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444034_video_v3.mp4 Report Gives Suggestions to Improve Safety on Pennsylvania’s Rural Roads Rural America has 20% of the country’s population and 46% of the nation’s car crashes. A lack of resources, both in cash and workers, poses a challenge to avoiding wrecks and deaths. Though rural traffic studies have been of questionable quality, a new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association suggests broader cooperation to pool local resources, more public outreach, and better road design to curb collisions. 2023-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 396 Pennsylvania in Focusrural road safetyGovernor's Highway Safety AssociationCameron County PennsylvaniaPennsylvaniarural roadstraffic safetyPennDOTtraffic flowAlan WootenAnthony Hannon https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444035/washington-ago-ordered-private-college-to-collect-documents-for-potential-lawsuit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444035_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444035_video_v3.mp4 Washington AGO Ordered Private College to Collect Documents for Potential Lawsuit The Washington Attorney General’s Office is being accused of an “unethical and probably illegal” act of ordering a private university that is not a client of the AGO to seize and preserve records in anticipation of a potential lawsuit, a process known as a “litigation hold notice.” The litigation hold notice is part of an ongoing dispute between Police Strategies President Bob Scales, a former King County prosecutor, and the AGO over various aspects of a request for proposal process to develop a public police use of force database. Scales intended to subcontract with Seattle University, which at the time was looking at bidding on the proposal but ultimately declined. 2023-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 267 washington agoattorney general's officeBob Scalesseattle universitywashington state universitylitigation hold noticelegal action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444036/hemp-and-pennsylvanias-bio-based-future https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444036_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444036_video_v3.mp4 Hemp and Pennsylvania’s ‘Bio-Based Future’ A circle of farmers in Pennsylvania have embraced hemp as state and federal money encourages growth of the industry. With government support, farmers troubleshoot how hemp plays a role in the production of textiles, paper, automotive bio-composites, and construction projects. The need, advocates argue, lies in more research funding and building new markets in the commonwealth to support the crop. 2023-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 350 Hemp industryPennsylvania hempFederal farm billsPenn StateIndustrial hempSustainable bioeconomyHemp productionPennsylvaniaprocessing plantsLancastermanufacturing businessCrop inspectionCBD products https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444037/evers-calls-workforce-special-session-republicans-call-it-a-stunt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444037_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444037_video_v3.mp4 Evers Calls Workforce Special Session; Republicans Call It a Stunt Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday ordered lawmakers back to the Wisconsin Capitol to take-up his workforce development agenda, including a $365 million boost for child care workers across the state, but Republican lawmakers aren’t eager for the special session. 2023-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 512 WisconsinTony EversState BudgetLawmakersWisconsin politicspolitical stuntGovernor Everschild careRepublican legislatureWisconsin state budgetworkforce development https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444038/lawsuit-against-michigan-for-bar-on-publicly-funding-private-schools-continues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444038_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444038_video_v3.mp4 Lawsuit Against Michigan for Bar on Publicly Funding Private Schools Continues The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit heard oral arguments Wednesday in a case against Michigan’s Blaine amendment, which restricts most public funds from going toward private schools. Five families sued the state in September 2021, arguing that the state’s Blaine amendment violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution because they were not allowed to use Michigan’s Education Savings Plan for private school tuition. 2023-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 525 MichiganBlaine Amendmentschool choiceprivate educationpublic fundingprivate schoolslawsuittaxpayer dollarsDan McAuliffeBrendan Clareyteacher unions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444039/study-michigan-charter-students-best-traditional-peers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444039_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444039_video_v3.mp4 Study: Michigan Charter Students Best Traditional Peers Michigan's charter school association is citing a national study that showed it was one of 10 states or regions in the country that performed better than its peer students in traditional public schools. The Michigan Association of Public School Academies cited the 2023 CREDO study that stated Michigan had learning gains in reading and math that were statistically larger than traditional public schools. The study used data from 2014 to 2019 as measured by state achievement tests. 2023-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 109 Michigancharter schoolspublic schoolsCREDO studyDan Quisenberry https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444040/july-report-shows-cooling-job-market-amid-rate-hikes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444040_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444040_video_v3.mp4 July Report Shows Cooling Job Market Amid Rate Hikes Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the July jobs report on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 541 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyjob marketUS jobsunemployment rateFederal Reservecooling job marketrate hikesU.S. economyfederal reserveheadline inflationeconomic activity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444041/united-states-credit-rating-downgraded https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444041_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444041_video_v3.mp4 United States’ Credit Rating Downgraded Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the downgrading of the credit rating of the U.S. on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-08-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 486 Credit RatingFitch ratingUS debtUnited StatesInflationFederal GovernmentDebt CeilingSocial Securitybond investorsOrphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday EconomicsFitchEconomicsFinance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444042/covid-credentials-high-school-graduation-rates-soar-while-test-scores-fall https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444042_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444042_video_v3.mp4 ‘COVID Credentials’: High School Graduation Rates Soar While Test Scores Fall Test scores have continually demonstrated that students across the nation lost academic ground during the pandemic, so why are some districts touting higher graduation rates than before the pandemic? Do graduation rates mean students know everything they should? School districts across the nation have posted high graduation rates, despite test scores that show student achievement declines since the COVID-19 pandemic. Research suggests that the high graduation rate across the country comes from lower standards, not increased learning. 2023-08-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 581 graduation rateshigh schooltest scoresCOVID-19 pandemicacademic achievementlearning lossstudent proficiencystandardized testingcovid impactEducation in FocusDan MccalebChalkboard NewsDouglas HarrisTulane UniversityBrookings Institution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444043/wake-up-call-top-credit-agency-downgrades-us-rating https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444043_video_v3.mp4 ‘Wake-up Call’: Top Credit Agency Downgrades U.S. Rating One of the top international credit rating agencies has downgraded the United States government’s credit rating from the highest level of AAA down one tier to AA+, a serious economic signpost as U.S. debt continues to soar and deficits remain elevated. Fitch Ratings made the decision, pointing to the U.S. government’s high national debt and deficits as well as an “erosion of governance.” 2023-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 543 credit ratingUS governmentgovernment debtnational debtFitch Ratingsdebt ceilingUS economyUS ratinggovernment spendingbudget deficit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444044/state-a-partner-not-just-an-atm-for-higher-ed-pa-lawmaker-says https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444044_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444044_video_v3.mp4 State a Partner, Not Just an ‘ATM’ for Higher Ed, PA Lawmaker Says Pennsylvania’s public higher education system received bipartisan praise when it didn’t raise tuition for a fifth year. The General Assembly’s relationship with the commonwealth’s state-related universities, however, has been rockier as political disagreements and rising costs have made legislative Republicans more skeptical of the status quo. 2023-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 407 higher educationPennsylvania statestate legislaturefunding universitystate supportPenn StateUniversity of Pittsburghtuition ratesPennsylvaniaCollege AffordabilityLegislators https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444045/whitmer-signs-dollar23m-in-outdoor-recreation-grants https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444045_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444045_video_v3.mp4 Whitmer Signs $23M in Outdoor Recreation Grants Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill funding 45 outdoor recreation projects with $23.3 million in Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grants. House Bill 4437 approves funding for the 45 development projects and land purchases recommended by the board. The Trust Fund board recommends funding to state and local agencies for development projects and land acquisitions that it believes will increase the quality and quantity of public outdoor recreation opportunities. 2023-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 233 Gretchen WhitmerMichiganNatural ResourcesOutdoor RecreationGrant FundingTrust FundHouse Bill 4437Land AcquisitionDevelopment Projects https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444046/testimony-contradicts-bidens-claims-he-was-not-involved-in-sons-overseas-dealings https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444046_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444046_video_v3.mp4 Testimony Contradicts Biden’s Claims He Was Not Involved in Son’s Overseas Dealings The House Oversight Committee released a transcript Thursday of its meeting with Devon Archer, a long-time Hunter Biden associate who alleges President Joe Biden joined phone conversations with Hunter’s business associates several times. The Archer testimony made headlines earlier this week, and now the transcript gives more details into what new evidence the committee has in its investigation. 2023-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 600 Joe BidenHunter BidenDevon Archer testimonycongressional investigationAmerica in FocusCenter SquareDevon ArcherDepartment of Justiceplea dealIRS whistleblower https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444047/sales-tax-raised-in-milwaukee-county-this-week https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444047_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444047_video_v3.mp4 Sales Tax Raised in Milwaukee County This Week Taxes are going up in Milwaukee County.As expected, county supervisors on Thursday approved a 0.4% sales tax increase. “Today, the County Board of Supervisors shaped the future of Milwaukee County for years to come by avoiding a devastating fiscal cliff that posed to threaten irreparable harm to our community," Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley said on Twitter. "After years of advocacy, Milwaukee County finally has the additional revenue needed to avert financial disaster." 2023-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 393 sales taxMilwaukee CountyBen YountDavid Crowleytax increasestate taxshared revenue plancounty budgetbudget deficitWisconsin https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444048/donald-trump-pleads-not-guilty-to-charges-from-3rd-indictment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444048_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444048_video_v3.mp4 Donald Trump Pleads Not Guilty to Charges From 3rd Indictment Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Thursday afternoon to all charges related to his role in protesting the 2020 election results. Trump was indicted for the third time this week. According to the latest indictment, Trump faces four federal charges related to his contesting the 2020 election and connection to the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the U.S. Capitol building. The indictment charges include conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, conspiracy to defraud the United States, obstruction, and conspiracy against rights. 2023-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 685 Donald Trumpthird indictment2020 electionJanuary 6thCapitol BuildingJoe Bidenfederal investigationRepublican primaryPolitical movementNovember 2024Legal chargesRepublican Partyelectionconstitutional authorityindictment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444049/proposed-rent-control-trigger-law-shot-down-by-seattle-city-council https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444049_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444049_video_v3.mp4 Proposed Rent Control ‘Trigger Law’ Shot Down by Seattle City Council Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant’s proposed rent control bill has been rejected by the city council, with the city’s divide on the topic evident throughout the meeting. The public comment section of Tuesday's city council meeting lasted more than an hour, and included tenants and landlords speaking for and against Council Bill 120606. The council meeting revealed a growing disdain from some residents who feel neither political party represents them. A couple people voiced their opinion through song, others called out members of the Seattle City Council. Advocates for the rent control trigger law also chanted “dump the elephant, dump the ass, we need a party for the working class.” 2023-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 285 SeattleSeattle City CouncilKshama Sawantrent controltrigger lawrenthousingWashington StateSean FlynnRental Housing Association of Washington https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444050/sudden-pennsylvania-senate-return-signals-budget-revival https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444050_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444050_video_v3.mp4 Sudden Pennsylvania Senate Return Signals Budget Revival The Senate’s top-ranking Republican called lawmakers back to Harrisburg to face the $45.5 billion spending plan sitting on the chamber’s desk for the last four weeks. It's the same budget they all voted for on June 30, before the House did the same five days later. All the Senate had left to do was sign it – per parliamentary procedure – and wait for the blessing of Gov. Josh Shapiro's pen. 2023-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 408 PA SenatePennsylvania budgetKim Wardschool voucherbudget billPennsylvania Senateschool choiceAnthony HinnenKristen SmithAmen Brownlegislative maneuverSarah Innamorato https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444051/report-wisconsins-state-debt-load-dollar2226-per-person https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444051_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444051_video_v3.mp4 Report: Wisconsin’s State Debt Load $2,226 Per-Person A new report puts Wisconsin’s state debt load as the second-highest among the state’s neighbors. The Institute for Reforming Government on Thursday released its look into Wisconsin’s debt and finances. “As of June 2022, Wisconsin holds $13,122,300,000 in debt which equates to roughly $2,226 per capita,” the report states. 2023-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 630 Wisconsin debtstate debtstate budgetInstitute for Reforming GovernmentWisconsindebttax reformfinancial statusIRGIllinoisMichiganIowastate taxpayersproperty taxpensions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444052/wa-department-of-ecology-outlines-drought-declaration-dollar3-million-in-grant-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444052_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444052_video_v3.mp4 WA Department of Ecology Outlines Drought Declaration, $3 Million in Grant Funding In a presentation to the Joint Legislative Committee on Water Supply During Drought, representatives from the Department of Ecology went over what led to the recent drought declaration and what the corresponding $3 million in grant funding means for communities. “A main one is that we look at water supply seasonal forecasts. What is the volume of runoff expected, especially for that April through September period, which in our state is when water supply challenges are likely to arise?" asked Jeff Marti, Drought Coordinator for the Department of Ecology’s Water Resources Division, during Monday’s committee meeting. 2023-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 308 WashingtonDepartment of Ecologydrought declarationgrant fundingsnow meltlegislative sessionWA Department of EcologyWashington in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444053/total-taxpayer-spending-for-illinois-budget-jumps-95percent-since-2018 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444053_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444053_video_v3.mp4 Total Taxpayer Spending for Illinois’ Budget Jumps 95% Since 2018 A new report from the Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting Accountability shows a dramatic increase of overall taxpayer spending over the past six years. COGFA’s report on fiscal year 2024 released Monday reviews the annual budget that began July 1. The report details the budget process and how much each state agency and program is set to receive in annual appropriations. While a lot of reporting focuses on the state spending of $50.4 billion in Illinois General Revenue Funds, overall taxpayer spending is much higher at more than $193.5 billion when taking into account federal and special funds. That’s up from the $99 billion in total spending for fiscal year 2018, or a 95.3% increase. 2023-08-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinois BudgetTaxpayer SpendingFederal FundsState SpendingIncome TaxSales TaxFiscal Year 2018Illinois in FocusState FundingPensionsGun ControlIllinoisJB PritzkerIllinois LegislatureTotal Taxpayer Spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444054/michigan-taxpayers-may-pay-dollar25m-to-move-racetrack-45-miles https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444054_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444054_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Taxpayers May Pay $25M to Move Racetrack 4.5 Miles Plymouth Township trustees have yet to say if Michigan taxpayers will shell out $25 million to move a horse racetrack 4.5 miles. When the Northville Downs horse racetrack closes at this year's end, it might move to Plymouth Township. Established in 1944, Northville Downs is Michigan’s oldest and only nighttime harness racing track. 2023-08-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 229 MichigantaxpayersNorthville DownsPlymouth Townshiphorse racetrackharness racingScott Mcallan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444055/detroit-siblings-and-two-others-charged-in-dollar35m-pandemic-scheme https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444055_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444055_video_v3.mp4 Detroit Siblings & Two Others Charged in $3.5M Pandemic Scheme A Detroit sibling pair along with two others are accused of stealing $3.5 million from taxpayers via an unemployment fraud scheme during the COVID-19 pandemic, announced U.S. Attorney Dawn N. Ison. Charged are Kenny Lee Howard III, 30, Keila Lanae Howard, 34, David Christopher Davis, 25, and Stevenvan Eugene Ware, 30. Court records say the Howards and the two other defendants filed over 700 unemployment insurance claims in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Arizona, California, New York, Kansas, Maryland, Tennessee, Hawaii, and Guam. 2023-08-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 120 DetroitKenny Lee Howard IIIKeila Lanae HowardDavid Christopher DavisStevenvan Eugene WareDawn N. IsonUnemployment fraudCovid-19 pandemicFraud schemeMichiganGovernment fundsHomeland Security Investigations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444056/pema-hits-brakes-on-pittsburgh-emergency-task-force https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444056_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444056_video_v3.mp4 PEMA Hits Brakes on Pittsburgh Emergency Task Force An urban search and rescue team could come to western Pennsylvania at the behest of a bipartisan group of state lawmakers — but not with the endorsement of the state’s emergency response director. Philadelphia hosts a federally funded PA Task Force 1, one of 28 federal urban search & rescue teams, while the rest of the commonwealth relies on smaller teams. Two bills, House Bill 843 and Senate Bill 792, would establish a similar task force based in Pittsburgh to respond to emergencies. 2023-08-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 334 PEMAEmergency Task ForcePittsburghPennsylvaniaurban searchrescue teamAllegheny Countystate officialsdisaster responsePhiladelphiaKristen SmithAnthony HannonCentersquare.com https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444057/state-of-manufacturing-in-the-united-states https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444057_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444057_video_v3.mp4 State of Manufacturing in the United States Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss manufacturing in the United States on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-08-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 445 US ManufacturingManufacturingUnited StatesSupply ChainsTechnology ManufacturingEconomic NewsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday EconomicsUS WorkersSmartphoneTim CookMotorola https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444058/what-will-the-new-i-5-bridge-in-washington-look-like https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444058_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444058_video_v3.mp4 What Will the New I-5 Bridge in Washington Look Like? With funding commitments secured from both Washington and Oregon for the new Interstate 5 Bridge between Vancouver and Portland, the Joint Legislative Action Committee is now looking at potential designs for the replacement bridge that differ in their aesthetic style and functionality. Although Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has yet to sign it, a bill passed this session by the State Legislature committed a total of $1 billion in the form of $250 million in bonds during this biennium and another three rounds of bond sales for each subsequent biennia. The Washington Legislature allocated $1 billion for the new bridge as part of the Move Ahead Washington transportation package. 2023-08-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 315 I-5 bridgeColumbia RiverTransportation ProjectOregon StateWashington Statebridge constructionbridge designfundingtransportation packagetoll revenueWashington in FocusTheCenterSquare.com https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444059/understanding-the-housing-unit-shortage-in-the-us https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444059_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444059_video_v3.mp4 Understanding the Housing Unit Shortage in the U.S. Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the housing shortage in the U.S. on the greater economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-08-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 440 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyHousing shortagehousing startsmillennialsmortgage rateHousing Unit Shortagereal estatenew construction buyerssmart home capabilitiesclimate conscious buyersTax deductibleAmerica's Talking https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444060/retail-industry-back-to-school-costs-expected-to-be-all-time-high https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444060_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444060_video_v3.mp4 Retail Industry: Back to School Costs Expected to Be All-Time High A new report from the National Retail Federation found that back-to-school shopping is expected to cost consumers an all-time high. The industry association found families purchasing for K-12 students are expected to spend an average of about $890, about $25 more than last year. 2023-08-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 518 back-to-schoolRetail IndustryK-12 educationschool suppliessales tax holidayfinancial reliefEducation in FocusChalkboard NewsDan McKalebBrennon ClaryFranklin News FoundationJillian Roberts Gmerek https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444061/is-michelangelos-david-pornographic-heres-what-tallahassee-parents-said https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444061_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444061_video_v3.mp4 Is Michelangelo’s ‘David’ Pornographic? Here’s What Tallahassee Parents Said Emails obtained by Chalkboard revealed how board members at a Tallahassee charter school handled complaints from parents arguing Michelangelo’s “David” and other famous works were not appropriate for students. Tallahassee Classical School made international headlines in March when principal Hope Carrasquilla told the Tallahassee Democrat that she was forced out of her position after parental objections to a sixth-grade art lesson on the Renaissance. The school says that characterization is false. The new details of what parents said about the artwork come as school districts nationwide struggle to agree on what is age-appropriate material for children, especially regarding library books. 2023-08-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 529 Education in FocusChalkboard NewsTallahasseeMichelangelo's Davidart educationcultural battlesparental outrageFlorida schoolsartistic nuditySchool curriculumParental concernsPublic Records RequestSchool board meeting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444062/european-economies-are-struggling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444062_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444062_video_v3.mp4 European Economies Are Struggling Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the state of economies in Europe compared to the U.S. economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-08-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 400 European economiesChris KrugOrphe Divounguylabor supplyhigher taxationBrexitRussia Ukraine warunionization ratesemploymentUkraine conflictflexible economylabor marketAmerica's talking network https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444063/despite-reversal-discharged-military-members-still-feel-impact-of-covid-vaccine-mandate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444063_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444063_video_v3.mp4 Despite Reversal, Discharged Military Members Still Feel Impact of COVID Vaccine Mandate Federal COVID-era vaccine policies hurt U.S. service members, according to witnesses testifying at a House Oversight Hearing Thursday examining the mandates. The Pentagon announced in January of this year that it would lift its COVID vaccine mandate but not before the vast majority of U.S. service members already were forced into vaccination. Those who refused were usually denied their exemption request and often discharged. 2023-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 350 COVID-19 vaccinesvaccine mandatesmilitary membersreligious exemptionshealth exemptionscongressional hearingmilitary policyreinstatementmilitary moralemilitary cohesionDan MccalebCasey Harper https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444064/next-phase-of-dollar133m-airport-noise-cancelling-project-approved-by-seattle-port-commission https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444064_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444064_video_v3.mp4 Next Phase of $133M Airport Noise Cancelling Project Approved by Seattle Port Commission The Port of Seattle Commission has authorized the next phase of a $133 million multi-year sound insulation program to wind down in 2026. The Sound Insulation Program had its genesis in 1985 and to date has provided high quality sound deadening insulation to more than 9,400 single-family homes and five condominium complexes in the vicinity of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, according to a Port of Seattle Commission news release. 2023-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 227 SeattleSeattle Tacoma International AirportAirport NoiseWashingtonPort of SeattleNoise PollutionSound Insulation ProgramFederal Aviation Administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444065/michigan-elderly-robbed-of-millions-by-international-fraud-ring https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444065_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444065_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Elderly Robbed of Millions by International Fraud Ring A federal indictment unsealed this week accused seven people of stealing $11 million from 50 victims in West Michigan and nationwide, most of whom were elderly people. U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten welcomed the charges targeting an international crime ring. 2023-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 423 Michigan in FocusElder fraudInternational FraudFederal indictmentScamIdentity theftScam preventionFraud ringsAmazon fraud https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444066/top-senate-democrat-again-pushes-for-menstrual-equality-in-wisconsin https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444066_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444066_video_v3.mp4 Top Senate Democrat Again Pushes for ‘Menstrual Equality’ in Wisconsin The top Democrat in the Wisconsin Senate is no longer talking about ending Wisconsin’s pink tax. Senate Minority Leader Melissa Agard wants to end the sales tax on menstrual products, but on Wednesday she was at the Wisconsin Capitol talking about “menstrual equity.” 2023-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 494 menstrual equalitypink taxsales taxMelissa AgardWisconsin Senatefeminine productstax codeaccess to productstax lawprescription medicinestate capitolBruce Walker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444067/pennsylvania-hospitals-may-soon-test-for-fentanyl https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444067_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444067_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Hospitals May Soon Test for Fentanyl Pennsylvania hospitals may soon test urine samples for fentanyl and xylazine, two of the most common additives found in heroin. The state government legalized fentanyl test strips for personal use last year, following a number of other states responding to more overdose deaths in the last decade. More than 5,200 Pennsylvanians have died from an overdose death in the last year, according to CDC data. 2023-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 245 FentanylXylazineDrug ScreeningSenate BillPennsylvaniaOpioid OverdoseDrug AddictionDrug Testing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444068/sanctuary-cities-have-regrets-as-flood-of-illegal-migrants-continues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444068_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444068_video_v3.mp4 Sanctuary Cities Have Regrets as Flood of Illegal Migrants Continues Leaders of major metros around the U.S. have pushed for more progressive immigration policies in recent years by declaring themselves safe havens for illegal immigrants. Now, however, as the realities of the financial and social impacts of those policies sink in, some local leaders are thinking twice. Millions of illegal immigrants have flowed across the southern border since President Joe Biden took office, with many seeking haven in self-proclaimed "sanctuary cities." 2023-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 494 border crisissanctuary citiesillegal immigrationGreg AbbottRon DesantisNew York Citynational securitydrug smugglingfentanylterror watchlistDan McCalebCasey HarperAmerica in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444069/hunter-biden-pleads-not-guilty-after-plea-deal-falls-apart https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444069_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444069_video_v3.mp4 Hunter Biden Pleads Not Guilty After Plea Deal Falls Apart Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to tax-related charges after a highly unusual court hearing where his previously established plea deal fell apart. Biden’s plea deal, which was expected to be finalized Wednesday, was undone in court after last minute disagreements over whether Biden faces further charges in the future for other alleged crimes still under investigation. 2023-07-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 577 Hunter Bidenplea dealtax evasionJoe Bidenlegal investigationcriminal justiceFBIDOJWhite House Press Secretary2024 ElectionCasey HarperDan McAlebChuck GrassleyPresident Trumpbribary scheme https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444070/senators-spar-over-school-choice-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444070_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444070_video_v3.mp4 Senators Spar Over School Choice in Pennsylvania While the Pennsylvania budget stalemate remains, senators argued over the importance of school choice and increasing public school funding at a committee hearing in Reading. The Senate Education Committee met Tuesday to discuss “student opportunities for success,” hearing from parents of children in public and private schools in Reading, as well as public school leaders of Reading School District. 2023-07-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 344 PennsylvaniaSchool ChoiceEducation FundingPrivate SchoolsScholarship ProgramLow IncomeCenter SquareAnthony HennenKristen SmithJennifer MurrayLeann ThomasSarah TorresFunding IssueResource Issue https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444071/flint-back-in-debt-years-after-city-leaders-said-it-wouldnt-happen-again https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444071_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444071_video_v3.mp4 Flint Back in Debt Years After City Leaders Said It Wouldn’t Happen Again More than a decade after the state of Michigan took over the city of Flint due to financial debt, the city of Flint is facing the same financial problems. The state of Michigan took over the city of Flint's finances in December 2011 when then-Gov. Rick Snyder, a Republican, appointed an emergency manager. The state took over because Flint was in a financial mess with an underfunded pension system and debt-ridden budgets. Flint experienced a consistent deficit in the general fund as well as other budget issues and unfunded liabilities in the pension system. In June 2009, the city's pension system was funded at 68%. 2023-07-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 300 Flint MichiganRick Snyderfinancial debtpension systemcity financesstate budgetFlint water crisisemergency managerstate bailoutProtect My Pension ProgramScott McClallenTom Gantertmunicipal financesmunicipal debt https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444072/milwaukee-county-to-raise-sales-tax https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444072_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444072_video_v3.mp4 Milwaukee County to Raise Sales Tax Taxes are going up in Milwaukee County. As expected, county supervisors on Thursday approved a 0.4% sales tax increase. “Today, the County Board of Supervisors shaped the future of Milwaukee County for years to come by avoiding a devastating fiscal cliff that posed to threaten irreparable harm to our community," Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley said on Twitter. "After years of advocacy, Milwaukee County finally has the additional revenue needed to avert financial disaster." 2023-07-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 440 Milwaukee CountySales Taxtax increaseWisconsinShared Revenue PackageRepublican LawmakersAmerican Family FieldOzaukee CountyRacine CountyWaukesha Countypension debtBruce WalkerCenter SquareState Retirement System https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444073/audit-shows-illinois-unemployment-agency-made-dollar52-billion-in-overpayments-during-covid-19 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444073_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444073_video_v3.mp4 Audit Shows Illinois Unemployment Agency Made $5.2 Billion in ‘Overpayments’ During COVID-19 Illinois lawmakers are calling for accountability into the state's handling of unemployment payments during the COVID-19 pandemic after an audit showed $5.2 billion was overpaid, including tens of millions to some who were incarcerated or deceased. Unemployment spiked at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020 after Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued stay-at-home orders impacting the economy in an effort to slow the spread of the virus. 2023-07-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisCOVID-19 PandemicUnemployment AgencyAudit ReportFraudulent PaymentsPritzkerAuditor GeneralState SenatorFraud PreventionCriminal InvestigationIllinois StateFederal GovernmentIllinois BudgetTax PayersGovernment Restrictions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444074/insurers-claim-state-study-on-increased-claims-complaints-is-misplaced https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444074_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444074_video_v3.mp4 Insurers Claim State Study on Increased Claims Complaints Is ‘Misplaced’ Insurance advocacy groups in Washington state are pushing back against a new study released by the Office of the Insurance Commissioner highlighting the recent increase in insurance claim complaints. According to the OIC, its Consumer Advocacy Program received 467 complaints in April 2023 compared to the average of 287 per month. As of May, claim handling issues were documented in over 80% of all complaint reasons. 2023-07-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 175 InsuranceInsurance ClaimsWashington StateConsumer AdvocacyLabor ShortageSupply ChainInsurance CommissionerTJ MartinellBret DavisComplaints https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444075/will-the-fed-go-too-far https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444075_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444075_video_v3.mp4 Will The Fed Go Too Far? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss The Fed's next steps and why we should still be concerned about a potential recession on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-07-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 381 FedinflationrecessionUS economyinterest ratesfederal reserveeconomic forecastglobal economicsstudent loansweather eventsChris KrugOrphe Divounguytourism https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444076/california-school-board-backs-down-on-curriculum-fight-with-gov-newsom https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444076_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444076_video_v3.mp4 California School Board Backs Down on Curriculum Fight With Gov. Newsom After a recent showdown with Gov. Gavin Newsom, a California school board has approved a middle school social studies curriculum that it previously rejected over opposition to materials that mention the gay historical figure Harvey Milk. The Temecula Valley Unified School District school board voted in a special meeting Friday to approve the curriculum after Newsom said the state would provide textbooks that align with state standards and fine the school for failing to provide materials that do so. 2023-07-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 536 Gavin NewsomHarvey MilkCurriculum DebateSchool BoardEducation in FocusLGBTQ+ ContentParental Rightssocial studiescurriculumcivil rightsTemecula ValleySchool Boardspublic officeGender IdentitySchool Safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444077/survey-some-americans-say-schools-can-do-better-on-discipline https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444077_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444077_video_v3.mp4 Survey: Some Americans Say Schools Can Do Better on Discipline Americans are unhappy with how schools handle student behavior issues and how school discipline policies are enforced, which can have an effect on school safety, according to a July 19 poll. Parental rights organization Parents Defending Education commissioned the poll conducted by CRC Research. The poll found that 40% of those surveyed think schools are doing a poor job enforcing student behavior policies and said school disruptions have increased in the past year. 2023-07-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 552 School disciplineParental rightsEducation policyK-12 EducationRestorative justiceSchool safetyStudent behaviorEducation in FocusChalkboard NewsDan MccalebBrennan ClaryStudents of colorAffirmative actionRacial equitySchool to prison pipeline https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444078/inflation-rate-drops-in-june https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444078_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444078_video_v3.mp4 Inflation Rate Drops in June Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the inflation rate for June as it fell on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-07-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 373 Inflation rateJune Inflationeconomic dataFederal ReserveJerome PowellSupply chainGoods inflationCore servicesHousing costsEconomic outlookOrphe DivounguyChris Krug https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444079/housing-market-could-slow-outmigration-from-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444079_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444079_video_v3.mp4 Housing Market Could Slow Outmigration from Chicago Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss how the housing market in Chicago may slow Chicago's outmigration on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 563 Chicago housing marketout-migrationhousing marketChicagoreal estateOrphe DivounguyChris Krugrentinghome sellerstax deductible https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444080/wsu-president-accused-of-intervening-in-ethics-investigation-over-dollar15m-contract https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444080_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444080_video_v3.mp4 WSU President Accused of Intervening in Ethics Investigation Over $15M Contract Washington State University President Kirk Schulz has been accused of interfering with an ethics violation investigation after a complaint was made against two employees in relation to a request for proposal to develop a police use of force database for the Attorney General's Office. 2023-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 265 Kirk SchulzWashington State UniversityEthics investigationBob SkalesNathan DeanAttorney GeneralEthics ComplaintContract Violation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444081/land-banks-may-soon-claim-blighted-properties https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444081_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444081_video_v3.mp4 Land Banks May Soon Claim Blighted Properties In the fight against blight, neglectful property owners may soon feel more pressure to clean up their act – or else lose control to a land bank. House Bill 1163, now awaiting action in the Senate, would let municipalities take a “use it or lose it” approach to blight. Once a locality declares a property blighted or abandoned, it could then be deemed liable to be acquired by a land bank. 2023-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 390 Land BanksBlighted PropertiesPennsylvaniaProperty TaxGeneral AssemblyCode InspectorsHouse Bill 1163abandoned propertyCenter SquarePennsylvania in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444082/republican-lawmakers-pitch-constitutional-amendment-to-keep-wisconsin-churches-open https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444082_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444082_video_v3.mp4 Republican Lawmakers Pitch Constitutional Amendment to Keep Wisconsin Churches Open Wisconsin Republicans want to make sure churches in the state are kept open during the next emergency. State Sen Cory Tomczyk, R-Mosinee, along with Rep. Ty Bodden, R-Hilbert, and Rep. Karen Hurd, R-Fall Creek, took a proposed constitutional amendment to a Senate committee on Tuesday. If the amendment becomes law, it would stop public health managers from closing churches. 2023-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 580 WisconsinRepublican lawmakersConstitutional amendmentReligious freedomChurch closuresCOVID-19FaithWisconsin churcheslocal public health ordersDepartment of Health Servicesessential servicesBruce WalkerBenjamin YountWisconsin in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444083/detroit-taxpayers-foot-dollar56-million-in-police-settlements-over-three-years https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444083_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444083_video_v3.mp4 Detroit Taxpayers Foot $56 Million in Police Settlements Over Three Years Detroit taxpayers forked over $56 million in police settlement payouts between 2020 and four months of 2023. Those payouts are a record amount in recent history, but public officials won’t explain why. That’s an increase of $38 million compared to the Detroit Police Department’s settlement payouts from 2018-2020, which totaled $18 million, according to documents obtained through records requests. 2023-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 326 DetroitMichiganpolice settlementpolice payoutsDetroit policeMichigan in FocusThe Center SquareBruce WalkerGreat LakesFlintScott McLellan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444084/trump-says-doj-is-opening-criminal-probe-into-him-over-jan-6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444084_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444084_video_v3.mp4 Trump Says DOJ Is Opening Criminal Probe Into Him Over Jan. 6 Former President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social Tuesday that Special Counsel Jack Smith informed him he is the target of a criminal probe related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. This update, which has not yet been confirmed by the U.S. Department of Justice, is the latest in a series of legal challenges for the former president. Trump released a lengthy statement on his social media site of choice laying out what he says was told to him. 2023-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 394 Donald TrumpJanuary 6thcriminal chargesfederal investigationcapitol riotsclassified documentsFBIJoe Bidencriminal probesprimary voters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444085/recession-risk-continues-to-recede https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444085_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444085_video_v3.mp4 Recession Risk Continues to Recede Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss that the predictions of a recession were off as recession risk is receding on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 476 Recession RiskUS EconomyInflationConsumer SpendingRetail SalesOrphe DivounguyChris Krugconsumer confidenceinterest rate hikecore inflationresidential investmentZillow Home Value IndexEveryday Economicsrecession risksHeadline Inflation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444086/rfk-jr-testifies-about-censorship-before-congress https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444086_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444086_video_v3.mp4 RFK Jr. Testifies About Censorship Before Congress Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before Congress Thursday about government censorship of Americans, especially related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reporting has shown that the federal government has worked with companies like Facebook and Twitter to have posts removed on a range of topics, including COVID-19 and the vaccine. 2023-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 552 Robert F. Kennedy Jr.government censorshipCOVID-19 pandemicFirst AmendmentSocial MediaFree SpeechGovernment InfluenceDemocratic primariesJoe BidenCensorshipMissouri v. BidenSupreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444087/fbi-informant-says-ukrainian-exec-spoke-of-bribe-to-president-joe-biden-his-son https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444087_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444087_video_v3.mp4 FBI Informant Says Ukrainian Exec Spoke of Bribe to President Joe Biden, His Son President Joe Biden and his son Hunter "coerced" a several-million-dollar bribe from Burisma Holdings to protect the company and get a Ukrainian executive prosecutor investigating Burisma fired, a long-awaited FBI document made public Thursday alleges. 2023-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 540 Joe BidenHunter BidenFBI reportBurisma Holdingscorruption allegationscongressional hearingChuck GrassleyDepartment of JusticeFBIDOJIRSclassified documents https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444088/city-of-flint-gets-millions-in-federal-covid-aid-but-still-in-red-ink https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444088_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444088_video_v3.mp4 City of Flint Gets Millions in Federal COVID Aid but Still in Red Ink Despite an injection of millions of federal stimulus money, the city of Flint had a deficit in 2021-22 and is projecting more red ink for its general fund through 2024-25. The city of Flint had a $3.8 million general fund deficit in 2021-22 and estimates it will finish 2022-23 with a $14.4 million deficit, according to budget documents. 2023-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 373 Flint MichiganCOVID aidfederal aidmunicipal financebudget deficitCity of FlintMichiganARPA fundsCity CouncilSheldon NeeleyBruce WalkerTom Ganzerpension plancity council recalllawsuit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444089/gov-evers-signs-wisconsin-reading-overhaul https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444089_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444089_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Evers Signs Wisconsin Reading Overhaul Gov. Tony Evers has signed a new law that will change how kids in the state are taught how to read. The governor on Wednesday signed the plan that will return Wisconsin schools to teaching phonics, and place a huge emphasis on making sure kids can read at grade level before the fourth grade. “We have to ensure our kids have the reading and literacy tools and skills to be successful both in and out of the classroom,” the governor said. 2023-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 829 WisconsinTony Eversreading overhaulpublic schoolsreading proficiencyWisconsin schoolsphonics teachingreading importancereading curriculumWisconsin educationliteracyschool curriculumbook readingBruce WalkerBenjamin Young https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444090/red-tape-low-prices-to-blame-for-pennsylvanias-natural-gas-production-decline https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444090_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444090_video_v3.mp4 Red Tape, Low Prices to Blame for Pennsylvania’s Natural Gas Production Decline As natural gas production expands in other states, Pennsylvania’s has flatlined and seen productivity declines. Industry leaders blame permitting issues and other roadblocks, while environmentalists say the economic outlook for gas has weakened and nature benefits. 2023-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 435 PennsylvaniaNatural GasEnergy ProductionPennsylvania Economypermitting delaysenergy productionPennFuturerenewable energyenergy subsidiesAnthony HannonEnergy Information AdministrationRob Altenberg https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444091/deadly-weekend-in-renton-spotlights-increasing-crime-in-the-city https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444091_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444091_video_v3.mp4 Deadly Weekend in Renton Spotlights Increasing Crime in the City Renton officials are discussing ways to improve public safety in the area as violent crime rates continue. Overall crime in Renton increased by 6.4% from 2021 to 2022, according to a report from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. There were 7,852 reports of crime in 2021 and 8,353 in 2022. One noticeable statistic from the report is the 133% increase in murders within Renton’s city limits. There were three murders in 2021 and seven in 2022. 2023-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 252 Renton WashingtonCrime RateHomicide RateWashington AssociationPolice Chiefsviolent crimePublic SafetySouth King CountyPolice BudgetCity Council https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444092/illinois-law-enforcement-prepare-for-implementation-of-first-in-nation-cashless-bail-system https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444092_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444092_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Law Enforcement Prepare for Implementation of First-In-Nation Cashless Bail System With the Illinois Supreme Court decision to end money bond statewide, prosecutors and the law enforcement community are bracing for impact. On Tuesday, the Illinois Supreme Court upheld the Pretrial Fairness Act as constitutional. County court systems across the state have 60 days to implement the law. Supporting the end of cash bail statewide, Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart said there are still sureties a court can require of criminal defendants awaiting trial like requirements they not contact a particular person or not violating other laws. 2023-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 cashless bail systemIllinois Supreme CourtIllinoisCashless bailSAFE-T ActCriminal justice reformLaw enforcementPretrial fairnessIllinois lawGreg BishopDan McCalebIllinois newsGeneral Assemblycriminal justicefiscal year https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444093/report-some-students-need-entire-school-year-to-recover-lost-learning https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444093_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444093_video_v3.mp4 Report: Some Students Need Entire School Year to Recover Lost Learning New research from an education assessment organization found that test scores from students in the 2022-2023 school year show student achievement fell short of what it was before schools nationwide closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research from Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) found that achievement gains for most students in grades 3-8 again fell short of average achievement gains from before the pandemic. The researchers concluded that the average student will need at least four extra months of school to catch up on reading and math. 2023-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 454 Learning LossPandemic Learning LossK-12 EducationEducation in FocusRemote LearningLost Learningthird grade reading lawsremedial mathCOVID moneystate legislaturesChalkboard NewsDan MccalebbBrendan Cleary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444094/woodward-administration-two-weeks-behind-on-spokanes-2024-budget-audit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444094_video_v3.mp4 Woodward Administration Two Weeks Behind on Spokane’s 2024 Budget Audit The Spokane City Council, having recently approved millions in spending for the new labor contract with the Spokane Police Guild, is asking Mayor Nadine Woodward and her administration for answers on the 2024 budget. “We need the best information that we can get to make those difficult decisions. It’s never been about us versus them. We just don’t want to set you up, or the city up, for this financial structure that we cannot sustain,” said Councilmember Betsy Wilkerson during last Monday’s city council meeting approving the guild contract. 2023-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 257 SpokaneNadine WoodwardBudget AuditCity CouncilWashington State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444095/red-tape-delays-braddock-dam-project https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444095_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444095_video_v3.mp4 Red Tape Delays Braddock Dam Project A redundant permitting process, delays, and problems with getting plugged into the grid means headaches are routine for new power projects. For one renewable hydroelectric plant, the process has driven up the cost of the project by 30% — if not more. A plan to build seven turbine-generators at the Braddock Locks and Dam outside Pittsburgh to produce 5.25 megawatts of electricity, as The Center Square previously reported, has had years of delays. State officials have noted that the delays have run up the cost of the project “substantially.” 2023-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 402 Braddock Locks and DamHydro Green Energyrenewable energypower gridRed TapeBraddock Dam ProjectGreen EnergyPennsylvaniaPermitting Processfederal officialstransmission lines https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444096/us-dept-of-education-very-eager-to-yank-federal-funds-from-schools-that-ban-books https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444096_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444096_video_v3.mp4 U.S. Dept. of Education ‘Very Eager’ to Yank Federal Funds From Schools That Ban Books A top official at the U.S. Education Department Office of Civil Rights said this afternoon that her office would consider taking away federal funds from school districts that remove books from school libraries. Assistant Secretary Catherine Lhamon said that her office is "very eager" to enforce its control over federal funds to keep districts from creating a hostile environment for students caused by book removals. 2023-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 648 school librariesbook banningU.S. Department of EducationFederal fundingeducation policyKatherine LemoineGender Queerschool libraryparental rightsintellectual freedomDepartment of Educationschool districtseducationparent protestsstate taxpayer funds https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444097/the-economic-impact-of-taylor-swifts-us-tour https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444097_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444097_video_v3.mp4 The Economic Impact of Taylor Swift's U.S. Tour Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss reports of Taylor Swift's impact on the economy due to her U.S. tour on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 405 Taylor SwiftEconomic ImpactConsumer SpendingLeisureLabor MarketOpportunity CostPodcastChris KrugOrphe DivounguyHospitality Sectorconcert costsU.S. economyeconomic activitystimulus dollars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444098/does-the-president-impact-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444098_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444098_video_v3.mp4 Does the President Impact the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss whether or not the President of the United States impacts the performance of the economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 508 economic policyUS economyDemocratic presidentRepublican presidentconsumer confidenceleadership impacteconomicspresidentpolicyAmerican economyOrphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday Economicseconomic impactgovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444099/bidens-pick-to-lead-joint-chiefs-of-staff-faces-questions-over-dei-record https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444099_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444099_video_v3.mp4 Biden’s Pick to Lead Joint Chiefs of Staff Faces Questions Over DEI Record President Joe Biden’s pick to chair the Joint Chiefs of Staff faced questions from lawmakers Tuesday over his history of backing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies. Chief of Staff of the Air Force Charles Q. Brown testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee Tuesday as the next step in his nomination process. The expected questions about Ukraine and munitions were accompanied by a less common line of questioning: how DEI has infiltrated the military and might be hurting recruitment. 2023-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 561 Joe BidenCharles Q. BrownJoint Chiefs of StaffDEI PoliciesDiversityInclusionUS SenateDEI recordmilitary recruitment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444100/space-industry-launches-dollar46b-into-washington-state-annually https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444100_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444100_video_v3.mp4 Space Industry Launches $4.6B Into Washington State Annually When mankind is set to explore Mars and the Moon in the future, the Washington state space industry will play a big role, while potentially generating astronomical dollars in economic impact. According to the Puget Sound Regional Council, the State of Washington’s space industry has an economic impact of $4.6 billion annually and supports 13,103 jobs within the state. 2023-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 194 Washington Statespace industryeconomic impactjob creationNASAArtemis programJeff BezosBlue OriginSpaceXElon MuskStarlinkcommercial space https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444101/pennsylvania-budget-deal-unlikely-before-september https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444101_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444101_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Budget Deal Unlikely Before September Both chambers of the General Assembly officially left Harrisburg for the summer — an ominous sign that the bipartisan wound won’t heal anytime soon. The development comes nearly two weeks after the Senate recessed until mid-September, furious over Gov. Josh Shapiro’s default on a $45.5 billion budget deal — complete with a new $100 million school choice program he helped draft — amid resistance from Democratic leadership in the House. 2023-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 368 Pennsylvania budgetJosh Shapirobudget dealPennsylvaniastate fundingschool districtsgovernment fundingpartisan politicspublic educationstate governmentcode bills https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444102/wray-faces-questions-over-fbis-alleged-bias-fisa-abuse-from-republicans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444102_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444102_video_v3.mp4 Wray Faces Questions Over FBI’s Alleged Bias, FISA Abuse From Republicans FBI Director Christopher Wray faced questions from Republicans lawmakers Wednesday over the federal law enforcement agency’s alleged bias against conservatives and Republicans. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, kicked off the hearing by blasting the FBI, laying out several instances of alleged bias, including the FBI’s role in cautioning social media companies to censor certain COVID-19 viewpoints as well as the Hunter Biden laptop story weeks before the presidential election. 2023-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 355 FBI biasChristopher WrayHunter BidenHouse Judiciary CommitteeRepublican PartyFederal Bureau of InvestigationDonald TrumpJoe Biden2016 electionAmerica in FocusMike PenceMitt Romney https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444103/more-labor-needed-for-pennsylvanias-broadband-expansion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444103_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444103_video_v3.mp4 More Labor Needed for Pennsylvania’s Broadband Expansion Pennsylvania officials will soon have a five-year action plan for how to build out universal broadband service across the state. As federal funds roll out nationally, however, demand for labor will be high and could make the task harder. 2023-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 325 Pennsylvania broadbandlabor shortagerural communitiestelehealth servicesPennsylvaniaCommonwealthBusinessesHealthcareGovernment ServicesFCC maps https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444104/senate-republicans-biden-created-largest-child-trafficking-ring-in-us-history https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444104_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444104_video_v3.mp4 Senate Republicans: Biden ‘Created Largest Child Trafficking Ring in US History’ U.S. Senate Republicans launched a video on Wednesday claiming that President Joe Biden has “created the largest child trafficking ring in U.S. history.” The video quotes Republican senators at hearings expressing concern about the extraordinary number of unaccompanied minors being trafficked to and through the U.S. southern border. In one clip, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, says “Biden does not care about the 300,000 plus unaccompanied children that have been placed with sponsors since he became president.” 2023-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 523 child traffickingJoe Bidenborder crisisunaccompanied minorsBiden administrationsouthern borderhuman traffickingmigrant exploitationUS border patrolcartelsasylumhumanitarian concerns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444105/feds-detail-madigans-criminal-enterprise-alleging-corporations-handing-out-bribes-to-cronies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444105_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444105_video_v3.mp4 Feds Detail Madigan’s ‘Criminal Enterprise,’ Alleging Corporations Handing Out Bribes to Cronies Motions continue back and forth between former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s attorneys and federal prosecutors alleging Madigan ran a criminal enterprise from through the Illinois Statehouse. In the summer of 2020, federal prosecutors revealed a deferred prosecution agreement between utility ComEd and the government that had the utility agree to pay $200 million for bribing “Public Official A.” It was later revealed through indictments the official was Madigan. 2023-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Michael MadiganIllinoiscorruption caseComEd FourIllinois Statehousecorrupt enterpriseprosecutionIllinois corruptioncriminal prosecutionsstate legislatorsbribesfederal prosecutors https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444106/after-millions-spent-spokane-county-frustrated-to-see-homeless-numbers-increase https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444106_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444106_video_v3.mp4 After Millions Spent, Spokane County Frustrated to See Homeless Numbers Increase Spokane County commissioners asked the hard questions and came up with few answers about the efficacy of millions of dollars spent on homelessness only to see more people on the streets. The frustration came after a strategic planning meeting Monday, with commissioners getting bogged down in details about the implementation of an interlocal agreement regarding a new regional homeless authority. 2023-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 339 Spokane CountyhomelessnessRegional Homeless Authorityhomeless sheltertaxpayer fundshousing assistancelow income housingmental healthAl FrenchTimothy ShumanBrett Davishomelessfund spendingTacoma Washington https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444107/whitmer-creates-another-education-agency https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444107_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444107_video_v3.mp4 Whitmer Creates Another Education Agency Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order establishing the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, or MiLEAP. MiLEAP is meant to improve education outcomes from preschool through postsecondary by establishing clear metrics, collaborating with cross-sector leaders at the local, regional, and state level, and developing a shared action plan. 2023-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 222 Gretchen WhitmerMichiganEducationEducation PolicyGovernmentMichigan Department of Lifelong Education Advancement and PotentialMiLEAPSchool BudgetTom GanterScott Mclaughlin https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444108/do-four-day-school-weeks-have-hidden-downsides https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444108_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444108_video_v3.mp4 Do Four-Day School Weeks Have Hidden Downsides? As more school districts across the country consider the possibility of four-day school weeks, critics point to studies that indicate there are more risks than benefits. While advocates argue condensing instruction hours into four longer school days can save taxpayers money while appealing for teachers and students, studies show negative correlations between both student performance and teacher recruitment and retention, according to Shannon Holston, chief of policy and programs at the National Council on Teacher Quality. 2023-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 431 four-day school weeklearning lossteacher burnoutstudent burnoutteacher shortagebudgetary pressuresrural districts4-day school weekteacher costsDan MccalebBrendan ClaryChalkboard NewsTexas legislatureyear-round learning https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444109/republicans-and-governor-evers-still-divided-on-states-next-biennial-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444109_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444109_video_v3.mp4 Republicans and Governor Evers Still Divided on State’s Next Biennial Budget Wisconsin law gives governors in the state immense veto power, but it is not unlimited. For example, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled last year in Bartlett v Evers that some of Gov. Tony Evers’ 2019 budget vetoes went too far. 2023-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 372 Wisconsin BudgetShared RevenueTax IncreasesMilwaukee CountyMilwaukee CityWisconsinMilwaukeeRepublicanDemocraticSpending restrictionsBenjamin YackBenjamin YountBruce WalkerCavalier JohnsonLawsuit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444110/study-washington-ranks-no-8-among-states-for-increased-home-value-since-2016 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444110_video_v3.mp4 Study: Washington Ranks No. 8 Among States for Increased Home Value Since 2016 Washington state experienced the eighth largest increase in home prices in the past seven years, according to a new study put out by Texas Real Estate Source. Washington building industry advocates say the increase is due to a regulations that have prevented supply from keeping up with demand. 2023-07-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 338 Washington Statehousing markethome valuereal estatepopulation increaseTexas Real Estate Sourcebuilding industrymortgageTJ MartinellBrett DavisCenter SquareWashington in FocusBellevue Washington https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444111/employers-expecting-slowdown-in-wisconsin-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444111_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444111_video_v3.mp4 Employers Expecting Slowdown in Wisconsin Economy It’s the latest snapshot of a slowing economy in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce on Monday said less than half of businesses in the state expect to add new workers in the next six months. 2023-07-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 320 WisconsinWisconsin economyemployer surveyworker shortagewage growthGreat LakesBruce WalkerBenjamin YountCenter SquareGreat Lakes RegionKurt BauerSubscribe https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444112/totally-different-michigan-rethinks-production-film-credits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444112_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444112_video_v3.mp4 ‘Totally Different’: Michigan Rethinks Production Film Credits Michigan lawmakers have introduced bills they assert are “totally different” than Michigan’s past film incentive program, which was spiked by former Republican Gov. Rick Snyder in 2015. The recently introduced Multimedia Jobs Act aims to give a 30% tax credit to Michigan companies that hire Michiganders. The bill sets a base 25% tax credit for in-state spending with an extra 5% awarded for including the words "filmed in Michigan," "Pure Michigan," "Michigan Film & Digital Media Office," and the MiFIA logo. 2023-07-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 329 Michigan in FocusScott McLellanTom GanthertMichigan lawmakersfilm productionfilm incentive programtax creditmedia companyfilm industryMichiganjob creationCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444113/pennsylvania-covers-lawmakers-expenses-but-doesnt-ask-for-a-receipt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444113_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444113_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Covers Lawmakers’ Expenses – But Doesn’t Ask for a Receipt Pennsylvania’s legislators have one of the highest salaries in the nation, and generous reimbursement rules for expenses can send more taxpayer money into their pockets. A proposed bill could change those rules, however, limiting the checks to cover only costs that lawmakers actually paid. 2023-07-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 251 PennsylvanialegislatorsAnthony HennenKristen Smithtaxpayerslawmakersstate governmentPennsylvania General Assemblyexpense reportsBrett MillerTom Wolf https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444114/critics-illinois-graduation-rates-dont-tell-full-story https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444114_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444114_video_v3.mp4 Critics: Illinois Graduation Rates Don’t Tell Full Story Illinois saw its highest graduation rate in more than a decade last year, according to the Illinois Report Card. Yet critics are wondering if the state's schools are graduating students who aren't ready. Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski argues that the Illinois School System has become so broken even its greatest accomplishments now raise questions about its overall competency. “These school districts are not being honest with students or parents,” Dabrowski told The Center Square. “They’re looking to hide all their failures by graduating kids that are not prepared to move on.” 2023-07-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 463 Illinois EducationIllinois Graduationgraduation ratesTest Scoreslearning lossK-12 educationCOVID-19remote learningLiteracyMathDan McAllumBrendan ClancyChalkboard NewsFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444115/inflation-cooled-further-in-june https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444115_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444115_video_v3.mp4 Inflation Cooled Further in June Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the June inflation data on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-07-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 505 inflationConsumer Price IndexProducer Price Indexeconomic dataeconomic forecastsoft landingOrphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday EconomicsGoldman Sachs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444116/is-the-short-term-rental-industry-in-trouble https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444116_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444116_video_v3.mp4 Is the Short Term Rental Industry in Trouble? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the economic status of the short term rental industry on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-07-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 505 short term rentalhousing marketeconomic trendsAirbnbrental marketOrphe DivounguyChris Krughousing inventoryCovid-19 pandemiclabor marketeconomic recessionEveryday Economicshotel industryAmerica's Talking https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444117/us-job-growth-slowed-in-june https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444117_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444117_video_v3.mp4 U.S. Job Growth Slowed in June Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the June jobs report on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 711 June job reportjob growthUS Job Growtheconomic coolingFederal Reservelabor force participationUS EconomyConstruction EmploymentHousing MarketLabor DemandConsumer SpendingInterest RatesInflation RateWage GrowthEconomic Downturn https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444118/supreme-court-strikes-down-bidens-student-loan-cancellation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444118_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444118_video_v3.mp4 Supreme Court Strikes Down Biden’s Student Loan Cancellation Cancelling hundreds of billions of dollars in student loan debt cannot be done by President Joe Biden and his administration, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday. In a 6-3 opinion, the court said Biden’s administration did not have the authority to unilaterally cancel student loan debt, blocking the president’s plan to cancel $10,000 per borrower. Justices Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented in the case known as Biden v. Nebraska. 2023-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 506 Supreme CourtJoe Bidenstudent loanstudent loan forgivenessstudent loan reliefStudent DebtAmerica in FocusThe Center SquareThe Center Square Newswire ServiceMilitary RecruitmentRacial Disparity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444119/major-league-baseball-all-star-game-set-to-generate-over-dollar50m-for-seattle https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444119_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444119_video_v3.mp4 Major League Baseball All-Star Game Set to Generate Over $50M for Seattle The city of Seattle is preparing to host the 2023 Major League Baseball All-Star Game and is expected to generate millions of dollars for the downtown community. The All-Star Game festivities start on Friday, July 7 and run through Tuesday, July 11. According to Visit Seattle, the upcoming events will generate over $50 million in economic impact to the community. 2023-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 238 SeattleAll-Star GameMajor League BaseballEconomic ImpactTicket PricesMLB DraftSeattle MarinersSoDo DistrictNHL Winter ClassicFIFA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444120/university-of-wisconsin-to-review-supreme-court-affirmative-action-ruling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444120_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444120_video_v3.mp4 University of Wisconsin to Review Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling The University of Wisconsin says it doesn’t yet know what the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling to end affirmative action university admissions will mean for UW schools. UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin on Thursday said she will need some time to examine the university’s admission policy, and determine if any changes are needed. 2023-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 317 Wisconsin in FocusSupreme Courtaffirmative actionUniversity of Wisconsincollege admissionsEqual Protection ClauseWisconsinBruce WalkerThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444121/air-force-embraces-dei-as-recruitment-falters https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444121_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444121_video_v3.mp4 Air Force Embraces DEI as Recruitment Falters The U.S. Air Force has become increasingly focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts, and critics say it is hurting recruitment. Chief of Staff of the Air Force Charles Q. Brown has been a major backer of the DEI efforts. Brown said in the fall of 2020 that DEI was a key focal point of recruiting and a factor in promotions. The Air Force launched a Diversity and Inclusion Task Force in September 2020. 2023-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 551 Air ForceDEImilitary recruitmentDiversity EquityRecruiting GoalsCharles Q. BrownAir Force SecretaryFrank Kendalltransgender issuesUS ConstitutionLGBTcritical race theoryTaxpayer Dollars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444122/secret-service-test-confirms-cocaine-found-in-white-house https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444122_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444122_video_v3.mp4 Secret Service Test Confirms Cocaine Found in White House The Committee on Oversight and Accountability plans look into how cocaine ended up in the West Wing of the White House. Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Kentucky, sent a letter to United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle on Friday requesting a briefing and information related to the discovery of cocaine in the White House. 2023-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 434 White House cocaineSecret ServiceJoe BidenWhite HouseDrug abuseCocaineWhite House SecurityDonald TrumpHunter BidenAmerica in FocusDrug ScreeningHatch Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444123/tentative-agreement-reached-with-illinois-state-union-workers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444123_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444123_video_v3.mp4 Tentative Agreement Reached With Illinois State Union Workers Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he has reached a tentative agreement with the state's largest union regarding their new contract with the state. However, the taxpayer cost has yet to be revealed, leading some to expect increased taxes as a result. With Illinois’ gun and magazine ban being challenged in a case expected to go to the U.S. Supreme Court, Gov. J.B. Pritzker says there needs to be a federal ban. On the one-year anniversary of the Independence Day parade shooting in Highland Park Tuesday, Pritzker said there needs to be more gun control. 2023-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisJB PritzkerGun controlSupreme CourtAFSCME UnionsState EmployeesContract NegotiationsGun BanMagazine BanElection 2024Illinois Supreme CourtBiometric InformationPrivacy ActClass Action LawsuitWhite Castle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444124/gov-evers-guts-republican-tax-cuts-signs-new-dollar99-billion-state-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444124_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444124_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Evers Guts Republican Tax Cuts, Signs New $99 Billion State Budget Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday signed the new two-year $99 billion state budget. The governor is keeping all of the spending in the new state budget while getting rid of almost all of the tax cuts that Republicans wanted. 2023-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 414 Governor EversState BudgetRepublican tax cutsWisconsin in FocusBenjamin YountMedicaid ExpansionMedicaid fundinghealthcare pricingeducation fundingCenter SquareRobin VossBruce Walkerstate budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444125/economic-implications-of-the-outmigration-from-california https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444125_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444125_video_v3.mp4 Economic Implications of the Outmigration From California Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the amount of people moving out of the state of California and how that might impact its economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 402 Californiaoutmigrationeconomic policyhousing markettax basehousing costsOrphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday Economicsout-migrationzoning laws https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444126/what-are-restorative-discipline-practices-should-schools-use-them https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444126_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444126_video_v3.mp4 What Are Restorative Discipline Practices? Should Schools Use Them? A practice once used in the criminal justice system is now preferred by the nation's top law enforcement and education agencies who say schools should use it to prevent discrimination. Restorative justice or restorative practices have in the past decade or so become more regular terms in school buildings across the country as an alternative to hard-line disciplinary policies that before dominated districts. But is the new approach to discipline actually working? 2023-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 544 restorative disciplineK-12 educationstudent disciplineclassroom managementschool policyEducation in FocusChalkboard Newscriminal justicezero tolerance policylearning environmentDan MccalebBrendan ClaryBrandon ClearyDan McCaleb https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444127/dollar12m-of-state-tax-dollars-will-benefit-detroit-midtown-cultural-center https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444127_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444127_video_v3.mp4 $12M of State Tax Dollars Will Benefit Detroit Midtown Cultural Center Detroit’s Midtown Cultural Center will receive $12 million from Michigan taxpayers if, as anticipated, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs the 2024 budget passed last week by legislators. The money will supplement the anticipated $38 million first phase of multiple projects to renovate a number of landmarks, among them the Midtown Cultural Center that includes the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Detroit Public Library, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, and the Detroit Science Center. 2023-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 424 Michigan in FocusMichigan BudgetDetroitMidtown DetroitCultural CenterUrban DevelopmentGretchen WhitmerWayne Countystate subsidymuseumsDetroit Michigantax payer dollarsDetroit Institute of Arts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444128/philadelphia-epicenter-of-xylazine-as-overdoses-skyrocket https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444128_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444128_video_v3.mp4 Philadelphia ‘Epicenter of Xylazine’ as Overdoses Skyrocket Pennsylvania ranks high among the list of states reporting a rise in deaths from an animal tranquilizer that’s immune to existing overdose-reversing medications. Xylazine, also called Tranq, killed 102 people in 2018, according to federal data. That figure increased 35-fold just three years later. For the states in CDC’s Region 3 – Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington D.C. – the overdose rate is nearly quadruple the national average. 2023-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 277 XylazineOverdose DeathsDrug OverdoseCDC Region 3Kristen SmithAnthony HennenUnity RecoveryHarm ReductionNaloxoneNarcanPennsylvaniaPhiladelphiapublic health crisis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444129/spokane-city-council-unanimously-approves-police-guild-contract https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444129_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444129_video_v3.mp4 Spokane City Council Unanimously Approves Police Guild Contract After an hour-long public study session, the Spokane City Council adjourned to a closed-door executive session to discuss “potential litigation and collective bargaining negotiations,” as Council President Breean Beggs put it. Nearly 30 minutes later, council emerged from chambers with a solution to one of those two topics and commenced a special legislative session. 2023-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 270 Spokane City CouncilPolice GuildCollective BargainingBreean BeggsTimothy SchumanLaw EnforcementCity BudgetZach ZapponeSpokaneWashington State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444130/school-choice-veto-may-not-end-pennsylvania-budget-impasse https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444130_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444130_video_v3.mp4 School Choice Veto May Not End Pennsylvania Budget Impasse The governor’s vow to veto funding for a new school choice scholarship program and end the budget impasse may prove ineffective after all. Thanks to the complexities of the legislative process, the state’s annual spending plan requires multiple enabling pieces of legislation – commonly referred to as “code bills” — to become effective. 2023-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 412 Pennsylvania budgetSchool choiceJosh ShapiroVetoPublic SchoolsScholarship ProgramPennsylvaniastate governmentstate budgetbudget impasse https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444131/wisconsin-speaker-vos-gov-evers-killed-negotiations-with-education-funding-change https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444131_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444131_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Speaker Vos: Gov. Evers Killed Negotiations With Education Funding Change It doesn’t sound like Republicans at the Wisconsin Capitol are going to trust Gov. Tony Evers anytime soon. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos told News Talk 1130 WISN’s Jay Weber Thursday that the governor broke his word when he excised a few words and numbers to create a 400-year education funding increase. 2023-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 658 Wisconsin budgetTony Eversline item vetoeducation fundingRobin VosWisconsinstate budgettax reliefspending planRepublican National ConventionNFL DraftMedicaidGender Affirming CareTrans SurgeryState Budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444132/businesses-customers-push-back-against-additional-danger-of-seattle-app-ordinance https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444132_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444132_video_v3.mp4 Businesses, Customers Push Back Against ‘Additional Danger’ of Seattle App Ordinance A city of Seattle proposal limiting the ability of companies to deactivate app-based workers has drawn criticism from businesses, community leaders, and customers themselves. At a June 27 meeting of the Public Safety and Human Rights Committee, numerous individuals testifying on the proposed ordinance warned it would undermine safety for customers and discourage them from reporting inappropriate behavior. 2023-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 209 SeattleSeattle City CouncilGig WorkersApp-Based WorkersWorker RightsProposed OrdinancedeactivationTJ MartinellBrett DavisPublic SafetyHuman Rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444133/michigan-government-grows-under-whitmer https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444133_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444133_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Government Grows Under Whitmer A Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency report shows in fiscal year 2017-18, adjusted total appropriations equaled $55.8 billion. From fiscal year 2017-24, spending ballooned to $82 billion – a spending increase of $26 billion, or 47%. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2024 budget alone adds 899 government workers. 2023-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 419 MichiganMichigan governmentMichigan budgetWhitmer spendingstate fundsfiscal cliffGretchen Whitmerstate spendinggovernment budgetMichigan studentsK-12 spendingScott MclaughlinTom GantherRick Snyder https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444134/economic-expectations-for-the-second-half-of-2023 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444134_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444134_video_v3.mp4 Economic Expectations for the Second Half of 2023 Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss what to expect from the economy in the second half of 2023 on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-07-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 677 Economic expectationsInflationInterest RatesUS economyFederal ReserveConsumer spendingStock marketHousing MarketOrphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday Economicspodcast episodeCore inflationMonetary lagsSupply chains https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444135/school-choice-research-paints-two-pictures-as-states-consider-expansion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444135_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444135_video_v3.mp4 School Choice Research Paints Two Pictures as States Consider Expansion Pennsylvania's Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro signaled that he supports school choice measures as the state Legislature began discussions Thursday around the Pennsylvania Award for Student Success Program. Lawmakers in the Pennsylvania state house are the latest to discuss expanding school choice measures that allow public funds to follow students to private schools. 2023-07-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 399 School choiceK-12 educationEducation policyJosh ShapiroPennsylvaniaEducation Savings AccountPublic SchoolsEducation ResourcesLegislative Session https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444136/economic-recap-of-the-first-half-of-2023 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444136_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444136_video_v3.mp4 Economic Recap of the First Half of 2023 Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the economy in the first half of 2023 on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-07-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 535 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyeconomic recapsoft landingrecessionGDP growthpolicy tighteningjob openingsEveryday Economicsfinancial conditionsconsumer spendingregional banksinterest rateswealth effectUS economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444137/the-economics-of-a-latte-a-day https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444137_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444137_video_v3.mp4 The Economics of a Latte a Day Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the economics of a latte a day and the role that compound interest plays on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 510 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguycompounding interestinvestment strategiespersonal financelatte costinvestment advicestock marketopportunity costS&P 500grocery costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444138/refining-pennsylvania-turnpike-toll-collection-increases-on-soon-to-be-commissioners-radar https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444138_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444138_video_v3.mp4 Refining Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Collection, Increases on Soon-To-Be Commissioner’s Radar The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will soon see a new commissioner focused on fare collection and reducing how much tolls increase annually. Keith Leaphart, a physician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, received a unanimous and favorable recommendation from the Senate Transportation Committee on Tuesday for the Turnpike Commissioner position. 2023-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 210 Pennsylvania TurnpikeToll collectionKeith LeaphartKristin SmithAnthony HennenToll increasesAct 12Pennsylvania General Assembly https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444139/feds-national-debt-will-be-nearly-twice-as-large-as-us-economy-in-30-years https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444139_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444139_video_v3.mp4 Feds: National Debt Will Be Nearly Twice as Large as U.S. Economy in 30 Years The national debt will be nearly twice as large as the U.S. economy in 30 years, the U.S. Congressional Budget Office projects. That figure assumes no new major spending projects from Congress in that time, which is unlikely, meaning that debt levels could actually rise much more quickly. Conversely, Congress could slow that trend by cutting spending. 2023-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 278 national debtus economygovernment spendingcongressional budget officemedicaremedicaidsocial securitydeficit spendingfiscal responsibilityeconomic forecastDan McCalebCasey Harper https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444140/marquette-law-school-poll-trump-vs-desantis-tight-gov-evers-60percent-approval https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444140_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444140_video_v3.mp4 Marquette Law School Poll: Trump vs. DeSantis Tight, Gov. Evers 60% Approval The 2024 presidential race in Wisconsin is tightening in some circumstances. A new Marquette Law School Poll shows the Republican presidential primary, Donald Trump vs. Ron Desantis, in a one-point race. “Among Republicans and independents who lean Republican, the GOP presidential primary is a near-even divide, with 31% supporting former President Donald Trump and 30% supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis,” pollsters noted. “Former Vice President Mike Pence is the choice of 6% and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott receives 5%. A substantial 21% say they have not decided whom to support.” 2023-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 523 Wisconsin politics2024 electionDonald TrumpRon DeSantisJoe BidenTony EversMarquette Law School PollApproval RatingIndependent VotersWisconsin Governor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444141/yakima-airport-volunteers-for-washingtons-capacity-expansion-with-electrifying-plan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444141_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444141_video_v3.mp4 Yakima Airport Volunteers for Washington’s Capacity Expansion With Electrifying Plan As the Washington Department of Transportation continues its task of recommending a site for a future commercial airport in the state, the City of Yakima is willing to take on an expansion with electric aviation in mind. The Washington Department of Transportation’s Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission is sunsetting after a failed four-year search for a site for a future commercial airport. 2023-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 254 Yakima AirportWashington Department of TransportationCommercial AviationCommercial Aviation Coordinating CommissionElectric AviationRobert HodgmanGovernor InsleeSpencer Pauley https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444142/inquiry-into-teachers-unions-influence-over-school-covid-closures-ramps-up https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444142_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444142_video_v3.mp4 Inquiry Into Teachers Unions Influence Over School COVID Closures Ramps Up The U.S. House Committee tasked with reviewing the federal pandemic response is ramping up its investigation into what influence teachers unions had over federal rules that kept schools closed. Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Chairman Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, sent a letter to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky demanding all records and communications between her and American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten. 2023-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 445 Teachers unionsSchool closuresCOVID-19 pandemicCongressional investigationRochelle WalenskyRandy WeingardenAmerican Federation of TeachersLearning lossFederal recommendationsPolitical influenceCenter SquareCOVID-19Casey Harper https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444143/michigan-senate-poised-to-pass-bills-threatening-felony-dollar10k-fine-for-intimidation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444143_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444143_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Senate Poised to Pass Bills Threatening Felony, $10K Fine for Intimidation The Michigan Senate is poised to pass bills that would make intimidating speech a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Critics say the bills would criminalize speech protected by the First Amendment. House Bills 4474, 4475, 4476, and 4477 aim to prohibit hate crimes, institutional desecration and crime of ethnic intimidation. The House already passed the bills. 2023-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 204 MichiganMichigan SenateHouse Billshate crimeethnic intimidationFirst Amendmentfelony chargesintimidation speechDavid Kallman https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444144/wisconsin-senate-okays-dollar99-billion-two-year-state-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444144_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444144_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Senate Okays $99 Billion, Two-Year State Budget The majority of Wisconsin Republican state senators are on board with the new $99 billion state budget. Almost every Republican voted for the two-year spending plan Thursday night. "Overall, our budget invests in core priorities and returns a record amount of money back to the taxpayers,” Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu told lawmakers during the vote. 2023-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 598 Wisconsin budgetstate budgetbudget surplusbudget deficitWisconsin senatetax increasetax cutpublic schoolsDemocratic Partyfederal dollarsBruce WalkerScott WalkerTony EversSteve NassBenjamin Yount https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444145/illinois-taxes-increase-on-basic-necessities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444145_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444145_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Taxes Increase on Basic Necessities Two taxes on basic necessities in Illinois are set to increase beginning Saturday. With the start of the new fiscal year July 1, the state's gas tax will increase by 3.1 cents a gallon to a total tax of 45.4 cents. That's the second increase of the motor fuel tax since Jan. 1, when it increased by an additional 3.1 cents. The state's tax on groceries will also go back to 1% after Gov. J.B. Pritzker put a hold on the tax during last year's election cycle. Whether Illinois' gun and magazine bans are constitutional is now up to a federal appeals court. The consolidated cases challenging state and local gun and magazine bans in Illinois were heard Thursday by a three-judge panel of the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. 2023-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisGas taxTax increaseGrocery pricesGun banJB PritzkerCourt of appealsFuel taxGasoline pricesGun controlIllinois PensionsState financesBudget7th Circuit CourtIllinois gun law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444146/scotus-strikes-down-affirmative-action-policies-at-harvard-unc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444146_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444146_video_v3.mp4 SCOTUS Strikes Down Affirmative Action Policies at Harvard, UNC The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Harvard and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s race-based affirmative action admission policies violate the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. 2023-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 500 Supreme CourtAffirmative ActionHarvard UniversityUniversity of North Carolinacollege admissionsstudents for fair admissionlawsuitDan McCalebCasey Harperidentity politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444147/pennsylvania-senate-committee-oks-commonwealth-secretary-nominee https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444147_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444147_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Senate Committee OKs Commonwealth Secretary Nominee After multiple hearings, Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt's nomination cleared his first legislative hurdle. On Monday, the Senate State Government Committee voted 10-1 to recommend Schmidt’s nomination. Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Chambersburg, was the only member to vote against Schmidt, who had appeared before the committee twice earlier this month. 2023-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 293 Al SchmidtPennsylvaniaSenateGovernment CommitteeDoug MastrianoJosh ShapiroSecretary of the CommonwealthSenate State Government CommitteeNominationElection administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444148/spokane-police-short-70-full-time-employees https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444148_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444148_video_v3.mp4 Spokane Police Short 70 Full Time Employees A presentation to the Spokane City Council during their study session outlined the state of staffing for the Spokane Police Department, and currently, things aren't trending in a good direction. Spokane Assistant Police Chief Justin Lundgren highlighted the difficulties, noting that since 2020 the Spokane Police Department has seen 91 commissioned officer departures from the force. Combined with troubles in recruitment, hiring, and retention, SPD has 70 positions that are either vacant or "cannot [be utilized] for their primary purpose," as Assistant Chief Lundgren put it. 2023-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 211 Spokane Police DepartmentJustin Lundgrenpolice staffingpolice recruitmentpolice retentionofficer departuresWashington Statecity council https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444149/2024-michigan-budget-has-nearly-dollar1-billion-in-pork-spending https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444149_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444149_video_v3.mp4 2024 Michigan Budget Has Nearly $1 Billion in Pork Spending Michigan’s record $82 billion budget for 2024 will add 899 government employees and will increase spending by about $8 billion – Republicans equate these measures to an unsustainable spending spree. Michigan’s 2022 budget was stuffed with $146M in pork barrel spending. This year, that number climbed closer to $1 billion, with taxpayers shelling out millions of dollars for splash pads, union grants, and solar panels. 2023-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 290 Michiganbudgetspendingfederal dollarsgovernmentGretchen WhitmerMichigan State Police https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444150/meek-mill-among-65-endorsing-lifeline-scholarships-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444150_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444150_video_v3.mp4 Meek Mill Among 65 Endorsing Lifeline Scholarships in Pennsylvania Lifeline scholarships in Pennsylvania just got a celebrity endorsement, according to a letter sent to the governor’s administration Thursday. Meek Mill – a rapper, activist, and Philadelphia native – is one of the lead signatories on a letter sent to Gov. Josh Shapiro, two of his cabinet members, and the General Assembly that says the Lifeline Scholarship program will free students trapped in “failing” schools, irrespective “of their family’s socioeconomic status or their zip code.” 2023-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 282 Meek MillJosh ShapiroLifeline ScholarshipsPennsylvaniaSchool ChoiceKristen SmithAnthony HinnenEducation ReformStudent Aid https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444151/speed-kills-addressing-washingtons-traffic-death-crisis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444151_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444151_video_v3.mp4 ‘Speed Kills’: Addressing Washington’s Traffic Death Crisis Washington state has a goal of eliminating traffic fatalities by 2030, but for now, state officials are looking for ways to bring them down from what are currently record highs. According to the latest data, 709 people were killed in traffic accidents last year, the most since Gov. Jay Inslee's Results Washington Initiative began tracking those numbers. 2023-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 207 Washington StateTraffic DeathsSpeedingImpaired DriverJay InsleeTraffic AccidentsTraffic SafetyDriving Safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444152/michigan-department-of-education-gets-54percent-boost-in-funding-in-upcoming-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444152_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444152_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Department of Education Gets 54% Boost in Funding in Upcoming Budget The Michigan Department of Education is set to receive a 54% increase in funding in the 2023-24 budget despite lagging student test scores. The proposed budget increases funding for the MDE from $420.6 million in the current budget to $647.4 million in 2023-24. That’s a $226 million increase from the previous fiscal year. 2023-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 321 Michigan budgetEducation spendingLegislature spendingGretchen WhitmerBruce WalkerTom GantertCenter SquareGreat Lakes Region https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444153/should-we-expect-a-soft-or-hard-economic-landing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444153_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444153_video_v3.mp4 Should We Expect a Soft or Hard Economic Landing? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they preview the upcoming PCE data coming out later this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-06-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 492 Everyday Economicseconomic landingFederal Reservemonetary policysoft landingcommercial real estateinflation toleranceeconomic impactfinancial crisisChris KrugOrphe DivounguyJerome PowellRaphael Bosticbank tighteningstudent debt https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444154/previewing-mays-pce-data https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444154_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444154_video_v3.mp4 Previewing May's PCE Data Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they preview the upcoming PCE data coming out later this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-06-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 412 Everyday EconomicsPCEinflationconsumer spendingfederal reserveinterest rateseconomic reportMay's PCE DataPersonal Consumption Expenditurecore inflationChris KrugOrphe Divounguyeconomic forecastJerome Powellrate hikes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444155/new-home-constructions-up-in-the-us https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444155_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444155_video_v3.mp4 New Home Constructions Up in the U.S. Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as the state of the housing market and the role that builders are playing on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 483 housing markethome constructionhousing demandrental marketaffordable housinginflationreal estate marketChris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday Economicsmulti-family unitsNew Home ConstructionsBuilder grade property https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444156/americans-oppose-gas-stove-ban-polling-shows https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444156_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444156_video_v3.mp4 Americans Oppose Gas Stove Ban, Polling Shows The majority of Americans oppose a federal ban on gas stoves, according to a new poll. The Harvard CAPS Harris poll found that 69% of those surveyed opposed such a ban. The question rose to national prominence after news broke that the federal government was considering regulatory changes that would make gas stoves either banned or prohibitively expensive for Americans. Since that news broke, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Democratic lawmakers in the state implemented a ban on gas stoves in most new housing buildings. 2023-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 349 gas stove banDan McCalebCasey HarperCenter Squarebipartisan supportBiden administrationpublic healthenvironmental impactgas stovesfederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444157/hunter-biden-reaches-plea-deal-republicans-call-it-slap-on-the-wrist https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444157_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444157_video_v3.mp4 Hunter Biden Reaches Plea Deal, Republicans Call It ‘Slap on the Wrist’ President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, will reportedly plead guilty to two federal misdemeanor tax-related charges. Court documents made public Tuesday show that Hunter Biden also faces a charge related to possessing a gun while being a drug user. The firearm charge will be subject to a pretrial diversion agreement, which means Hunter Biden's team cut a deal and will likely not see prison time for the gun charge. 2023-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 476 Hunter BidenJoe Bidenplea dealtax evasionfederal investigationHouse RepublicansDepartment of Justice2024 electionpolitical targetinggun chargeanti-corruption https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444158/as-solar-grows-in-pennsylvania-so-do-questions-about-power-grid-upkeep-costs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444158_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444158_video_v3.mp4 As Solar Grows in Pennsylvania, so Do Questions About Power Grid Upkeep Costs As solar capacity in Pennsylvania grows rapidly – accounting for more than half of the state's proposed energy projects – so do questions about how maintenance costs for the power grid should be distributed. During a public hearing hosted by the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee on Tuesday, experts tussled over whether legal favoritism for solar projects – combined with overreliance on traditional power sources – may leave some ratepayers footing more of the bill for grid upkeep than others. 2023-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 235 Pennsylvaniasolar energypower gridratepayersenergy projectsAnthony HennenKristen SmithSenate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444159/foreign-national-avoids-prosecution-after-illegally-voting-in-washington-28-times https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444159_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444159_video_v3.mp4 Foreign National Avoids Prosecution After Illegally Voting in Washington 28 Times In Washington state, there is a presumptive right to vote when a person registers either through the Secretary of State's Office, the Department of Licensing or DOL. While state officials have noted that illegally registering to vote or voting illegally in an election is a Class C felony, some counties have declined to prosecute in every reported instance of voter fraud. 2023-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 352 Washington Statevoter fraudillegal votingforeign nationalelection fraudfelonyclass c felonyvoter verificationvoter eligibility https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444160/chicago-residents-speak-out-against-amount-of-resources-going-to-migrants https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444160_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444160_video_v3.mp4 Chicago Residents Speak Out Against Amount of Resources Going to Migrants Rules for how Illinois taxpayers will subsidize the ballooning costs of health care for noncitizen migrants in the state are now on the books after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a Medicaid omnibus bill Friday. The Chicago City Council and Mayor Brandon Johnson heard Wednesday from Chicago residents upset about the influx of migrants in their communities and the resources that have been allocated to assist them. Chicago city officials and community members are looking to address ongoing issues of crime in the city. Crime in Chicago has been increasing over the past few months, with several violent weekends in which many have died. On Tuesday night, a group of individuals in the city ransacked a gas station while causing property damage to the building and to other vehicles in the area. 2023-06-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Chicago residentsmigrantsChicagoIllinoiscrimegun violenceresourcesChicago City CouncilpoliceBrandon Johnsonnon-citizenshealthcare benefitstaxpayer subsidiesimmigration policylaw enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444161/durham-feds-had-no-real-evidence-to-investigate-russian-collusion-monitor-trump-campaign https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444161_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444161_video_v3.mp4 Durham: Feds Had No Real Evidence to Investigate Russian Collusion, Monitor Trump Campaign Former Special Counsel for the United States Department of Justice John Durham testified Wednesday that the federal government had no substantive basis to begin its 2016 probe into Russian collusion with the Trump campaign. During the Trump administration, former Attorney General Bill Barr tapped John Durham to investigate Crossfire-Hurricane, the name for the FBI probe into alleged collusion between Russia and the campaign of then-candidate Donald Trump. 2023-06-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 406 Dan McCalebCenter SquareCasey HarperDonald TrumpHillary ClintonFBI investigationRussian CollusionDurham hearingAdam SchiffTrump Russia collusionJoe BidenFBI https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444162/michigan-governor-spending-dollar25-million-to-put-more-police-in-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444162_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444162_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Governor Spending $25 Million to Put More Police in Schools Michigan Governor Whitmer awarding $25 million in spending to hire school resource officers in Michigan schools reflects a shift in the Governor's tone around policing. Previously the Governor stated that she supported the spirit of defunding the police. 2023-06-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 428 Gretchen WhitmerMichiganSchool shootingsPolice fundingSchool safetySchool resource officersDefund the policepolice presencemass shootingsgun violenceOxford Michiganschool buildings https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444163/lifeline-scholarships-quietly-introduced-in-the-pennsylvania-senate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444163_video_v3.mp4 Lifeline Scholarships Quietly Introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate The Senate introduced a proposal for lifeline scholarships Thursday without fanfare, despite the policy’s high ranking on Republicans’ legislative priority list. Senate Bill 795 would create spending-restricted accounts for students living in low-performing districts to pay for private school tuition, tutoring, and other educational expenses. 2023-06-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 325 PennsylvaniaPennsylvania SenateLifeline Scholarship ProgramSchool ChoicePennsylvania EducationCenter Square PennsylvaniaK-12 EducationLifeline ScholarshipsPublic School SystemCost SavingsCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444164/wisconsin-speaker-vos-milwaukees-threatened-shared-revenue-lawsuit-disappointing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444164_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444164_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Speaker Vos: Milwaukee’s Threatened Shared Revenue Lawsuit ‘Disappointing’ The plan to allow Milwaukee and Milwaukee County to raise their sales taxes and take themselves off a fiscal cliff are now state law. But the city of Milwaukee is preparing to go to court to fight the spending restrictions that are also now law. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos told reporters at the Wisconsin Capitol Wednesday that’s a bad idea. 2023-06-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 335 Speaker Vosshared revenue lawsuitMilwaukee CountyWisconsin in Focusshared revenue dealBenjamin YountGovernor EversBruce WalkerJose Perezliberal majority courtcenter square dot com https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444165/tukwilas-new-minimum-wage-increase-will-be-one-of-washington-states-highest https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444165_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444165_video_v3.mp4 Tukwila’s New Minimum Wage Increase Will Be One of Washington State’s Highest The City of Tukwila will soon raise its minimum wage to better compare to the neighboring City of SeaTac, which has the highest minimum wage in the U.S. at $19.06. The minimum wage increase goes into effect on July 1, 2023. Large employers, which have more than 500 employees, regardless of where those employees are employed, will have to pay its workers a minimum of $18.99. 2023-06-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 236 Tukwilaminimum wagewage increaseSeaTacSeattleWashington stateemploymentlabor laws https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444166/michigan-house-oks-teacher-union-bargaining-rights-deductions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444166_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444166_video_v3.mp4 Michigan House OKs Teacher Union Bargaining Rights, Deductions The Michigan House approved six bills to boost union membership that critics say would prioritize union politics before the quality of education. House Bill 4357 aims to allow school districts to deduct automatically union dues from teacher salaries. Rep. Brad Paquette, R-Niles, said if the bill becomes law, it could push teachers out of the profession. He said when he was starting as a teacher, he made $34,000 annually. 2023-06-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 333 Teacher UnionMichigan in Focusbargaining rightsbill packageLearning LossReading ScoresMath ScoresBruce WalkerScott McClalwainPeggy G CarrTom GanterBeth DishonState Senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444167/pennsylvania-bill-envisions-new-era-for-school-construction-and-maintenance https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444167_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Bill Envisions New Era for School Construction and Maintenance In some schools across the state, students walk the same halls that children of Civil War soldiers once did – a fact lawmakers find shameful, not venerable. House Education Committee Chairman Peter Schweyer, D-Allentown, represents one such school in his district: Harrison-Morton Middle School, built in 1874, and on track to graduate its 150th class next year. 2023-06-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 332 Pennsylvaniaschool constructionschool maintenancePlanConstate fundinginfrastructure costsSchool DistrictsTax BaseEconomic DisadvantageRural AreasUrban AreasPennsylvania BillPeter SchweyerAllentownKristen Smith https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444168/university-of-wisconsin-president-all-options-on-the-table-amid-funding-debate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444168_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444168_video_v3.mp4 University of Wisconsin President: All Options on the Table Amid Funding Debate The president of the University of Wisconsin is not ruling out closing more two-year campuses as he continues to debate the university’s budget with state lawmakers. President Jay Rothman testified before the Senate Committee on College and Universities on Monday, and hinted that UW-Platteville's Richland County campus may not be the only one to close or see cuts. 2023-06-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 356 University of Wisconsinfunding debateJay RothmanRobin VosDEIcollege budgetstate assemblytuition dollarsstate budgetbudgetUW-Plattevillecampus closures https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444169/washington-gas-surpasses-california-prices-up-dollar105-per-gallon-this-year https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444169_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444169_video_v3.mp4 Washington Gas Surpasses California, Prices up $1.05 per Gallon This Year Washington fuel prices took home the gold this week, surpassing California as the most expensive fuel market in the nation. The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded was sitting at $4.89 statewide on Monday, up from $4.81 the week prior according to AAA data. This price hike marks the 20th week this year of rising fuel prices for Washingtonians, following the implementation of the new carbon tax earlier this year. 2023-06-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 256 Washington gas pricescarbon taxgas pricesfuel pricesAAA dataemission auctionsDepartment of EcologyJay InsleeTim Schuman https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444170/recession-in-the-us-is-becoming-less-likely https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444170_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444170_video_v3.mp4 Recession in the U.S. Is Becoming Less Likely Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss that projections show a recession in the next 12 months is becoming less and less likely on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-06-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 581 recessionUS economyinflationinterest rateseconomic growthlabor marketfinancial conditionsconsumer spendingFederal Reserveeconomic datamarket analysisChris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday Economicsproducer price index https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444171/the-state-of-economies-around-the-world https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444171_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444171_video_v3.mp4 The State of Economies Around the World Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss world economies with an emphasis on China's on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 577 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyeconomic newsmarket analysisChinaChina economyInflation pressuresLabor ratesStimulus discussionMoney demandGlobal economyUS economyCore inflationFederal Reserve https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444172/what-will-be-the-feds-next-move https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444172_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444172_video_v3.mp4 What Will Be the Fed’s Next Move? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss recent comments out of the Fed and its next moves on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 622 Federal Reserveinterest ratesinflationcore inflationeconomic dataOrphe DivounguyChris Krugeconomic insightsgas pricesgrocery priceslabor costsmortgage ratesmiddle classEveryday EconomicsWall Street Journal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444173/watchdog-feds-wasted-dollar683-million-per-day-in-improper-payments-in-2022 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444173_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444173_video_v3.mp4 Watchdog: Feds Wasted $683 Million per Day in Improper Payments in 2022 The federal government wasted over a half a trillion dollars in improper payments during the first two years of the Biden administration, a new analysis from a spending watchdog group found. The analysis comes from Open The Books, which reports that 82 programs across 17 agencies made improper payments in fiscal year 2022 alone, averaging $20.5 billion per month, or $683 million per day. 2023-06-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 372 government spendinggovernment wastefederal governmentfederal fraudgovernment accountabilityOpentheBooks.comnational debtgovernment programsAmerica in FocusCOVID fraudstimulus billfinancial crisishousing bubbleThe Center SquareDan McCaleb https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444174/illegal-border-crossers-so-far-this-year-outnumber-the-population-of-8-states https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444174_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444174_video_v3.mp4 Illegal Border Crossers So Far This Year Outnumber the Population of 8 States At least 1.2 million people have been apprehended or reported evading capture at the southern border in the first five months of this year, according to data obtained and analyzed by The Center Square. The estimate is based on official apprehension data reported by U.S. Customs and Border Protection as well as gotaway data. A Border Patrol agent provides this data exclusively to The Center Square on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal. Gotaways are those who illegally enter the U.S. and intentionally seek to evade capture. Border Patrol agents report those who have illegally entered and evaded capture based on several factors. CBP doesn’t publicly report gotaway data. 2023-06-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 493 Illegal ImmigrationSouthern BorderBorder CrisisIllegal border crossersBiden administrationdrug traffickingnational securityJoe BidenChina https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444175/seattle-business-owner-sues-city-over-chop-previously-described-it-as-peaceful-protestors https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444175_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444175_video_v3.mp4 Seattle Business Owner Sues City Over CHOP, Previously Described It as ‘Peaceful Protestors’ A business owner who voiced support for the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest, or CHOP, during its existence and barred armed officers from entering her stores after it ended is now suing the city and filed a tort claim against it for actively participating in CHOP and having the police abandon its local station. Molly Moon Neitzel operates a chain of Molly Moon's Ice Cream in Seattle. Her lawsuit filed against the city on June 7 in federal court seeking damages argues that its decision to abandon the East Precinct station during the 2020 riots and unwillingness to enforce the law during the occupation "subjected businesses, employees, and residents of that neighborhood to extensive property damage, public safety dangers, and an inability to use and access their properties." 2023-06-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 327 Molly Moon NeitzelCHOPSeattlelawsuitproperty damagepolice officersCapitol HillBusiness DamageProtest ZoneJenny DurkanEast Precinct StationTJ MartinellBrett DavisCenter Squarepeaceful protesters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444176/pennsylvania-house-approves-911-surcharge-boost-tied-to-inflation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444176_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444176_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania House Approves 911 Surcharge Boost Tied to Inflation The state House approved a boosted phone surcharge for 911 services, even though the proposal’s tie to inflation sparked division among lawmakers who all agree the state’s emergency services system needs more money. House Bill 1304 increases the monthly fee assessed on phone bills from $1.65 to $1.97, to adjust every year after with the consumer price index until the provision sunsets in 2029. Doing so would generate an additional $30.4 million for the state’s emergency services fund in 2024, according to the bill’s fiscal note. 2023-06-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 253 Pennsylvania911 servicesHouse Bill 1304Consumer Price IndexInflationEmergency Services FundJosh Shapiro https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444177/philadelphia-wants-harsher-penalties-for-illegal-dirt-bikes-than-state-allows https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444177_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444177_video_v3.mp4 Philadelphia Wants Harsher Penalties for Illegal Dirt Bikes Than State Allows The Pennsylvania General Assembly passed a law last year to curtail dirt bikes and ATVs from use in cities across the state, but not all localities are happy with it. In Philadelphia, the regulations cause problems for a pre-existing local ordinance. Before the state law passed, Philadelphia’s off-road vehicle law had stronger provisions, but that has now been superseded by the legislature. One way to find a compromise would be to exempt the city and let it reimplement its more-stringent law — a policy advocated by Rep. Ed Neilson, D-Philadelphia. 2023-06-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 207 PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiadirt bikesATVsEd Neilsonstate lawlocal lawfinestrafficcity streetsillegal activitypublic safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444178/cpi-report-shows-inflation-is-cooling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444178_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444178_video_v3.mp4 CPI Report Shows Inflation Is Cooling Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss this week's inflation data as it shows that inflation is cooling on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 327 CPI Reportinflation ratecore CPIChris KrugOrphe Divounguyconsumer spendingmortgage ratesFederal Reservepolicy easinginflation cooling https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444179/proposed-michigan-bill-eliminates-job-performance-from-impacting-teacher-pay-raise https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444179_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444179_video_v3.mp4 Proposed Michigan Bill Eliminates Job Performance From Impacting Teacher Pay Raise Democratic Michigan State Senator Stephanie Chang introduces a bill in Michigan that would eliminate job performance from impacting pay raises for teachers. This proposed change would only impact a small portion of teachers in Michigan. 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 427 Michigan billteacher payDetroit schoolsStephanie Changjob performanceunion contractspay raisesalary scaleteachers evaluationteacher pay raiseDetroit Public Schoolsteacher evaluationscenter squareScott Mclaughlin https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444180/trump-pleads-not-guilty-in-documents-case-claims-documents-planted https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444180_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444180_video_v3.mp4 Trump Pleads Not Guilty in Documents Case, Claims Documents ‘Planted’ Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Tuesday to 37 counts that allege he kept sensitive military documents, shared them with people who didn't have security clearance, and tried to get around the government's efforts to get them back. Trump's arraignment at the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. Courthouse was largely procedural except for heightened security, lots of media coverage and hundreds of supporters outside the federal courthouse in Miami. 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 455 Donald Trumpclassified documentsJoe Bidenpresidential candidateJack SmithMar-a-Lagocriminal caseelectionMike PenceHillary ClintonFederal InvestigationHunter BidenPolitical opponentsBribery investigation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444181/former-governor-rauner-illinois-takes-step-back-if-it-allows-school-choice-scholarships-to-expire https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444181_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444181_video_v3.mp4 Former Governor Rauner: Illinois Takes Step Back if It Allows School Choice Scholarships to Expire Former Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said he faced a lot of headwinds during his time in office, but didn’t want to talk about politics after his official portrait was unveiled Monday. The former one-term Republican governor had a tumultuous time in office with a more than two-year long budget impasse. Democrats who controlled both chambers still blame Rauner for the impasse. As Illinois implements more requirements on local libraries in order to access state tax dollars, some are questioning whether state government is overstepping its boundaries. Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday signed a first-in-the-nation law that restricts state tax dollars for local libraries that don't follow certain guidelines from a national group. House Bill 2789 requires state libraries to adopt the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights if they want to receive state grants. 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Bruce RaunerIllinoisSchool choiceLibrary fundingIllinois legislationJB PritzkerIllinois politicsbook banningLibrary Bill of RightsState grantsSchool librariesState fundingpolitical legacyIllinois billCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444182/wisconsin-democrats-angry-over-proposed-university-dei-cuts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444182_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444182_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Democrats Angry Over Proposed University DEI Cuts Democrats at the Wisconsin Capitol are furious with the Republican plan to cut diversity, equity, and inclusion money from the University of Wisconsin. Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday said the plan to cut $32 million in DEI money from the UW System’s $6.5 budget is part of a “decade-long war on higher education.” “It’s clear Republicans have no real or meaningful solutions to address our state’s longstanding workforce challenges, and that includes making the necessary investments to educate and retain talented students across our state,” the governor said in a statement. “These cuts will be disastrous for our UW System, almost certainly causing cuts to campuses and critical programs statewide, and will only hurt our kids, our state’s economy, and our state’s workforce in the process.” 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 312 Wisconsin DemocratsUniversity DEI CutsState BudgetWisconsin UniversityDiversity Equity InclusionRepublican PlanTony EversJay RothmanWisconsin in FocusBruce Walkersubscribe https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444183/spokane-city-council-brings-police-chief-under-ombudsman-authority https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444183_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444183_video_v3.mp4 Spokane City Council Brings Police Chief Under Ombudsman Authority After a nearly four-hour marathon session of readings, debate, public testimony, and votes, the Spokane City Council passed Ordinance Number C39397. The ordinance allows the investigation of the Chief of Police to fall under the purview of the Office of the Police Ombudsman. The ombudsman office is an investigative body consisting of five appointed members, one by the Spokane Police Officers Guild, one by the Lieutenants and Captains Association, one by the City Council, one by the mayor, and the fifth selected by those four members. 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 274 Spokane City CouncilPolice ChiefPolice OmbudsmanOrdinance Number C39397Nadine WoodwardCraig MeidlJonathan Bingle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444184/detroit-schools-approve-dollar11b-budget-cutting-300-positions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444184_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444184_video_v3.mp4 Detroit Schools Approve $1.1B Budget Cutting 300 Positions Detroit’s school board approved a $1.1 billion budget for this school year that cut about $37 million in recurring costs and 300 positions to balance the budget. The board voted 6-1 to approve the budget, which includes eliminating over 300 positions to ratchet down spending but shifting many of those employees to another position. The cuts affect office administrators and school-based employees including assistant principals, college transition advisers, school culture facilitators, and para-educators. However, those positions could be funded at the school level. 2023-06-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 485 Detroit SchoolsBudget CutsDetroit School BoardMichigan in FocusTom Ganderstudent enrollmentstate fundingScott Mclaughlin https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444185/wisconsin-lawmakers-begin-shared-revenue-fast-track-despite-democrats-opposition https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444185_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444185_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Lawmakers Begin Shared Revenue Fast Track, Despite Democrats’ Opposition The plan to share $500 million with local governments across Wisconsin has begun its quick journey to Gov. Evers desk. The budget-writing Joint Finance Committee on Tuesday approved the Assembly version of the shared revenue plan with several Democrats voting against it. 2023-06-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 340 shared revenueWisconsinlocal governmentTony EversWisconsin AssemblyWisconsin Senatetax increasevoter approvalMilwaukeeschool choicesales taxBenjamin YountCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444186/bellevue-considers-transportation-tax-district-amid-increased-traffic-injuries https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444186_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444186_video_v3.mp4 Bellevue Considers Transportation Tax District Amid Increased Traffic Injuries The City of Bellevue is considering a possible tax district that would send generated revenue solely to transportation maintenance projects. This potential district would be used to address the increase in traffic injuries that the city experienced in 2022. Approximately 29 people were seriously injured and two people were killed on Bellevue city streets last year, according to a city memo. This compares to 25 serious injuries and one person killed in crashes on Bellevue city streets in 2021. 2023-06-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 268 BellevueWashingtonTransportationTax districtTraffic injuriesSpencer PauleyBrett Davis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444187/previewing-this-weeks-inflation-data https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444187_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444187_video_v3.mp4 Previewing This Week’s Inflation Data Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the upcoming inflation data and why there is a 'mixed bag' of data on the economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-06-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 565 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyinflation dataFederal Reserveinterest rateseconomic indicatorsOPECjob openingsWall Street JournalBureau of Labor StatisticsHousing marketJob NumbersS&P https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444188/critics-blast-doj-funding-for-projects-tailored-to-gender-sexuality-politics https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444188_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444188_video_v3.mp4 Critics Blast DOJ Funding for Projects Tailored to Gender, Sexuality Politics A taxpayer-funded grant from the Department of Justice distributed $150,000 to “amplify the voices” of transgender people in New Orleans who are accusing the police of discrimination. Based on the assumption that LGBT people of color are discriminated against by police, Rutgers University researchers pledged to find 25 subjects and “conduct narrative interviews” to document their experiences. This study is one of many examples of taxpayer-funded federal research dollars going to projects tailored to progressive gender and sexuality politics. 2023-06-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 303 Department of JusticeJoe BidenTransgender PeopleNew OrleansPolice DiscriminationTaxpayer DollarsRutgers UniversityLGBTQ+ CommunityFederal ResearchCasey Harper https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444189/former-criminals-deemed-marginalized-under-washington-state-worker-training https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444189_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444189_video_v3.mp4 Former Criminals Deemed ‘Marginalized’ Under Washington State Worker Training As some states, such as Texas, have enacted laws banning the funding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, or DEI, Washington state is implementing such training for all state agency employees and leadership. Despite the recent firing of the state's first director of the Office of Equity, the office continues its work under a Pro-Equity Anti-Racism, or PEAR, Plan & Playbook developed as part of a 2022 executive order by Gov. Jay Inslee. That work coincides with existing efforts by the State Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee that manages the required training centered around concepts such as Critical Race Theory and institutional privilege. 2023-06-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 340 Washington StatediversityequityinclusionDEIgovernmentpoliticsCritical Race TheoryBret DavisTJ MartinellCenter Squareinvestigative reportingpolitical feedbackimmigrantsjail https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444190/earned-income-child-care-tax-credits-advance-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444190_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444190_video_v3.mp4 Earned Income, Child Care Tax Credits Advance in Pennsylvania Tax credits for workers and families advanced to the Pennsylvania House floor this week, setting the stage for a partisan showdown over the ballooning cost of incentive programs moving through the chamber. Lawmakers clashed over two bills – one to create an earned income tax and another to expand the state’s existing child care tax credit – in the House Finance Committee on Tuesday. 2023-06-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 473 Pennsylvaniatax creditearned income tax creditchild care tax creditPennsylvania legislaturestate budgeteconomic growthproperty taxtax revenuechildcare expenseJosh ShapiroKim Ward https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444191/whitmer-signs-distracted-driving-bills https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444191_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444191_video_v3.mp4 Whitmer Signs Distracted Driving Bills Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday signed into law three distracted driving bills requiring hands-free cellphone use. The bills provide exceptions such as hands-free use, emergency use, using a device’s navigation feature as long as the information isn’t entered by hand, or using a single button press, tap, or swipe to activate or deactivate a device or to select a name or phone number. 2023-06-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 270 Gretchen Whitmerdistracted drivingMichigancell phone usedriving lawhands-freedriver safetyMichigan State Policecivil finetraffic accidents https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444192/biden-energy-official-under-scrutiny-for-family-ties-to-environmental-lobby https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444192_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444192_video_v3.mp4 Biden Energy Official Under Scrutiny for Family Ties to Environmental Lobby Republican lawmakers are raising concerns about a Biden administration official’s questionable family ties to far-left groups lobbying lawmakers. U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., chair of the Committee on Natural Resources, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland this week demanding records, communications, documents and more related to allegations that Haaland’s family members may be unethically connected to anti-fossil fuel groups. 2023-06-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 292 Deb HaalandJoe BidenRepublican LawmakersDepartment of InteriorEnvironmental Lobbyconflict of interestpolitical investigationBruce Westerman https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444193/illinois-lawmakers-to-receive-5percent-pay-raise-after-gov-pritzker-signs-largest-state-budget-ever https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444193_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444193_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Lawmakers to Receive 5% Pay Raise After Gov. Pritzker Signs Largest State Budget Ever Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday signed the state's $50.6 billion budget, which includes pay raises for state lawmakers, health care for undocumented migrants, and new taxpayer-funded programs for education. With the consolidated gun ban challenge being briefed and soon heard in the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeal, an Illinois attorney is asking a federal district judge for partial judgment. Effective immediately, Illinoisans wanting to challenge the constitutionality of state laws or executive actions in state court can only file litigation in two of the state’s 102 counties. 2023-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisJB PritzkerIllinois budgetGovernor PritzkerState BudgetIllinois lawmakerspay raiseIllinois Governmentgun bangun controlconstitutional challengesstate lawstax increaseIllinois economyGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444194/trump-says-he-has-been-indicted-must-appear-in-federal-court https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444194_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444194_video_v3.mp4 Trump Says He Has Been Indicted, Must Appear in Federal Court Former President Donald Trump said on Truth Social Thursday that he had been federally indicted for his handling of classified documents. Trump reportedly faces 7 counts around refusing to give back the documents, allegedly making false statements, an Espionage Act violation, and more. The indictment is not yet public. Trump has already been indicted by a New York grand jury for a different state matter, but a federal indictment from the Department of Justice overseen by President Joe Biden, an opposing political opponent, is unprecedented ground for U.S. politics. 2023-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 463 Donald TrumpJoe BidenDepartment of Justiceclassified documentsMar-a-Lagoindictmentfederal courtfederal law enforcementEspionage ActHillary ClintonTed CruzMike PenceStormy DanielsFBI Raid https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444195/detroit-to-resume-dollar149m-annual-pension-payment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444195_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444195_video_v3.mp4 Detroit to Resume $149M Annual Pension Payment After a 10-year hiatus, the city of Detroit must resume its $149 million annual pension payment from its 2013 bankruptcy. Stephanie Davis, communications manager with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, said the city will resume legacy pension payments by July 1 when fiscal year 2024 starts. 2023-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 182 DetroitBankruptcyPensionMichiganStephanie DavisTom GanterScott McClallenProtecting Michigan Pension Grant ProgramDepartment of Treasury https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444196/retention-policy-requirement-in-wisconsin-education-proposal-draws-opposition https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444196_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444196_video_v3.mp4 Retention Policy Requirement in Wisconsin Education Proposal Draws Opposition The retention policy requirement in a Republican-backed education proposal is a "non-starter" and opposed by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The literacy bill, Right to Read, would provide $50 million to train Wisconsin teachers on new methods of reading. Sen. Duey Stroebel, R-Cedarburg, said the focus would be on phonics and the science of reading. 2023-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 381 Wisconsin EducationRetention PolicyRight to Read Actliteracy billWisconsinRepublican LawmakersGovernor EversState BudgetEducationreading curriculumpublic schoolsWisconsin in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444197/proposed-drug-possession-bill-in-seattle-fails https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444197_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444197_video_v3.mp4 Proposed Drug Possession Bill in Seattle Fails The Seattle City Council voted 5-4 to refuse a bill that would transfer drug possession prosecution authority from King County to the Seattle City Attorney’s Office. The legislation was proposed by Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison and sponsored by City Councilmembers Sara Nelson and Alex Pedersen. The legislation would have allowed the city attorney to prosecute drug possession and public drug use within city limits for the first time in the city’s history. 2023-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 297 SeattleSeattle City CouncilAnn DavisonSara NelsonAlex PedersenDrug PossessionKing Countydrug prosecutiondrug policyWashington stateBlake Fix https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444198/pricier-budget-offer-squeaks-through-pennsylvania-state-house https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444198_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444198_video_v3.mp4 Pricier Budget Offer Squeaks Through Pennsylvania State House Unexpected revenues woven into a new budget proposal on Monday pads Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desired bottom line, though by how much remains a point of controversy among lawmakers. The plan increases public education spending by $491 million and splits $450 million between two restricted accounts reserved for school facilities modernization and whole home repairs. There’s also cuts to certain government operations, conservation programs and some services for schools, health care, and public assistance – among others. 2023-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 292 PennsylvaniaPennsylvania State HouseJosh Shapirobudget proposalpublic education spendingtax collectionsstate budgetgovernment spendingPennsylvania budgetDemocratsRepublicansKristen SmithAnthony Hinnen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444199/michigan-bill-would-allow-dollar500-fine-for-sending-unsolicited-unwanted-nudes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444199_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444199_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Bill Would Allow $500 Fine for Sending Unsolicited, Unwanted Nudes A Michigan bill aims to allow a misdemeanor punishable by a $500 fine levied against those who send unsolicited naked pictures to people who don’t want them. If the bill passes both chambers and is signed into law, House Bill 4535 would apply to those 18 years or older who knowingly transmit electronically to another legal adult a sexually explicit video or image if the recipient doesn’t consent to receive the item. 2023-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 193 MichiganMichigan billHouse Bill 4535Unsolicited nude imagesNude PicturesScott MclallanTom GanterMichigan legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444200/report-wisconsin-losing-people-to-zero-flat-income-tax-states https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444200_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444200_video_v3.mp4 Report: Wisconsin Losing People to Zero, Flat Income Tax States The Institute for Reforming Government says its analysis of IRS data shows most of the people who left Wisconsin went to states with either flat, or no income taxes at all. “We found that 92,000 people, in the latest numbers from back in 2021, left the state,” IRG Vice President Chris Reeder told The Center Square. “When you look at where they left, they went largely to states that had a better tax climate.” 2023-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 386 Wisconsinpopulationincome taxIRS dataCenter SquareTax systemtax reformaverage ageworking classlabor shortageGovernor EversRepublican lawmakers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444201/facing-spend-or-lose-deadline-spokane-county-awards-dollar42-million-no-bid-contract https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444201_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444201_video_v3.mp4 Facing Spend-Or-Lose Deadline, Spokane County Awards $4.2 Million No-Bid Contract The Spokane County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a single-source, read no-bid, contract for $4.2 million dollars in a special session. The contract was awarded to New J LLC, a wireless provider operating out of Spokane, in a pilot program that all parties involved hope will become a more widely adopted model for rural broadband funding. Passing by a unanimous 5-0 vote, the funding was announced via a special session memorandum around 24 hours before the vote took place. 2023-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 257 Spokane CountyNew J LLCbroadbandTim ShumanBrett DavisWashington State Department of CommerceMark Frasconebroadband divisionKathy McMorris Rodgersfederal funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444202/pennsylvania-first-responders-blast-adversarial-state-ems-bureau https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444202_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444202_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania First Responders Blast ‘Adversarial’ State EMS Bureau No EMS-related hearing in the General Assembly is complete without legislators and testifiers sounding the alarm over a system in crisis. At a Senate Health and Human Services hearing on Tuesday, these warnings and more echoed in the Capitol. 2023-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 227 PennsylvaniaEMSFirst RespondersHealthState GovernmentEmergency ServicesCrisisHearingsBureau of EMSDepartment of HealthFundingInvestigations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444203/the-future-of-housing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444203_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444203_video_v3.mp4 The Future of Housing Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the future of housing on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-06-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 583 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyhousing marketfuture of housingeconomic trendsmortgage ratesreal estateHousing CostsHousing Economicstiny homesHome insuranceKatie HobbsPhoenix ArizonaClimate issues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444204/the-feds-predicament-raise-rates-or-pause https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444204_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444204_video_v3.mp4 The Fed’s Predicament: Raise Rates or Pause? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the Fed's upcoming rate hike or pause decision and what the Fed's thought process might be on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-06-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 456 Federal Reserveinterest ratesinflationlabor marketCPIPCEwage growthChris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday Economics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444205/takeaways-from-a-strong-may-jobs-report https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444205_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444205_video_v3.mp4 Takeaways From a Strong May Jobs Report Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the strong jobs report from May on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 445 May jobs reportChris KrugOrphe Divounguyjob creationlabor marketunemployment rateinflationFederal Reserveinterest ratespolicy ratestock market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444206/pence-to-announce-2024-white-house-bid https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444206_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444206_video_v3.mp4 Pence to Announce 2024 White House Bid Former Vice President Mike Pence will announce his 2024 candidacy for president in Iowa next week. Several media outlets broke the news Wednesday, indicating the announcement will likely come June 7 in Des Moines, Iowa. The latest polling from Morning Consult puts Pence at 5% support, behind former President Donald Trump at 56% and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at 22%. Pence earned the ire of Trump and many of his supporters for refusing to back the former president’s challenge to the election results, especially after the infamous Jan. 6 Capitol protests. 2023-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 423 Mike PenceDonald TrumpRon DeSantis2024 electionGOP raceIowa Caucuspresidential electionpolitical race2024 White House bidRepublican DebateChris ChristieVivek RamaswamiNikki HaleyTim ScottPresidential Campaign https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444207/states-push-back-against-diversity-equity-inclusion-in-universities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444207_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444207_video_v3.mp4 States Push Back Against Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in Universities A coalition of education experts, governors and lawmakers are pushing back against the "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" policies that have become the norm in public colleges and universities around the country. Several states have legislative efforts underway to require intellectual diversity, and professors tell The Center Square they welcome the change. Texas is the latest state to take on DEI, a broad category that employs teams of administrators to enforce equity and racial policies at the educational institution. 2023-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 529 DEI Policiesdiversity equity inclusionpolitical debatestate governmenthigher education costscollege studentscritical race theorytaxpayer moneyRon DeSantisRonald DesantisCenter SquareKC HarperDan McCaleb1619 project https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444208/senate-passes-debt-limit-deal-sends-it-to-biden https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444208_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444208_video_v3.mp4 Senate Passes Debt Limit Deal, Sends It to Biden The U.S. Senate voted 63-36 late Thursday to pass the debt limit deal brokered by President Joe Biden and U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. “We may be a little tired, but we did it,” Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said after the vote. The legislation suspends the nation's debt limit until Jan. 1, 2025, notably after the 2024 presidential election; caps non-defense spending but also limits defense spending increases; and expands work requirements for some of those receiving food stamps, among other things. 2023-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 489 SenateJoe Bidendebt limit dealUS TreasuryJanet Yellenspending cutsFreedom CaucusRepublicanKevin McCarthyCongressionalSpeaker of the HouseRepublicanselection cyclecommittee assignmentsfundraising https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444209/illinois-dollar506-billion-partisan-spending-plan-queued-for-the-governors-desk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444209_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444209_video_v3.mp4 Illinois’ $50.6 Billion Partisan Spending Plan Queued for the Governor’s Desk With increased spending on legislator pay, local governments, K-12 and higher education and other programs, Illinois’ budget for the coming fiscal year is the largest in state history and ready for the governor’s desk. The House passed the $50.6 billion state budget early Saturday along party lines, 73-38. The Senate approved the plan late Thursday mostly along party lines. Despite statehouse corruption on full display with guilty verdicts against four individuals in the “ComEd Four” bribery trial, Illinois legislators left Springfield without sweeping ethics reforms. 2023-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinois budgetpartisan spendingstate legislatureGovernor PritzkerEthics reformstax increasesK-12 educationschool choiceMichael MadiganRepublican oppositionlocal governmentstate income taxlegislative payComEd bribery trialIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444210/pennsylvania-ems-workers-say-problems-kicked-down-the-road-caused-crisis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444210_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444210_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania EMS Workers Say Problems “Kicked Down the Road” Caused Crisis Pennsylvania’s emergency services face a serious financial crisis — and a dire situation to recruit first responders and ensure their health. The state’s inaction, combined with mounting demands, leaves firefighters frustrated. Emergency workers scale back their voluntary commitments or quit for easier jobs with higher pay. Many of them suffer from PTSD and health problems. Suicide rates eclipse the generation population. 2023-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 231 PennsylvaniaEmergency Medical ServicesEMSVolunteer FirefightersAnthony HannonKristen Smithopioid overdosesFire DepartmentsState fundingEmergency Services https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444211/wisconsins-delegation-in-congress-split-on-debt-ceiling-deal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444211_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444211_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin’s Delegation in Congress Split on Debt Ceiling Deal Wisconsin’s members of Congress are pretty much exactly where you’d expect them to be on the debt ceiling proposal on Capitol Hill. Republicans support the agreement, while Democrats have concerns. Western Wisconsin Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden said on Twitter that the deal handles the nation’s debt without risking default or draconian cuts. 2023-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 524 Debt Ceiling DealWisconsinUnited States CongressGwen MooreTom TiffanyTammy BaldwinRon JohnsonFederal BudgetWisconsin in FocusBruce WalkerBenjamin Yountbudget dealdebt ceilingcongressional reaction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444212/report-on-washingtons-office-of-equity-director-racial-bias-avengers-and-instructions-from-god https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444212_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444212_video_v3.mp4 Report on Washington’s Office of Equity Director: Racial Bias, Avengers, and Instructions From God Dr. Karen Johnson was let go earlier this month as Washington state’s first director of the Office of Equity following an internal investigation finding she engaged in “inappropriate conduct” with employees that included micromanaging and “inappropriate or insensitive comments” that included ethnic remarks. While Johnson’s last day on the job was May 17, a May 26 investigation report obtained by The Center Square revealed that an internal investigation had been launched in the fall in response to allegations made by employees working in the Office of Financial Management, or OFM, and the Office of Equity, or OOE. The investigation involved interviewing more than a dozen witnesses and 2,649 pages of documentation. 2023-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 329 Washington in FocusRacial BiasOffice of EquityKaren JohnsonTJ MartinellCultural Appropriationworkplace cultureWashington Office of EquityRacial bias reportCenter SquareBrett Davis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444213/attorneys-general-file-amicus-brief-in-support-of-handgun-age-requirement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444213_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444213_video_v3.mp4 Attorneys General File Amicus Brief in Support of Handgun Age Requirement Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a joint amicus brief alongside 21 other attorneys general to support the federal government’s prohibition of handguns and ammunition to those 21 and older. The attorneys general filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit. The amicus brief is written “on the merits,” making arguments on how the Court should have ruled on a case it already agreed to hear. The coalition argues that the Second Amendment allows for governmental regulations, such as the federal age requirement to purchase handguns and ammunition. The federal handgun restriction law is currently followed in 19 states, including Michigan. 2023-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 334 gun controlsecond amendmentgun violencered flag lawsfirearm lawsamicus briefgun lawscourt caseshandgun age requirementMichigan in FocusBruce WalkerTom Gantherconflicting opinionsThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444214/spokane-library-district-builds-dollar15-million-library-with-no-new-taxes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444214_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444214_video_v3.mp4 Spokane Library District Builds $15 Million Library With No New Taxes The Spokane County Library District is weeks away from project completion in their partnership with Spokane Valley to build a new $15 million library. “I won’t bury the lede, but we are 19 days out from opening June 17th,” said Patrick Roewe, executive director of the Spokane County Library District in a meeting with the Spokane Valley City Council late on Tuesday evening. 2023-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 278 SpokaneSpokane County Library DistrictSpokane ValleyWashington StateLibraryLibrary DistrictNew LibraryCapital ImprovementPublic LibraryFundingCapitalLoanTaxes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444215/wisconsin-faces-paying-back-millions-in-covid-relief-dollars https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444215_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444215_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Faces Paying Back Millions in COVID Relief Dollars The state of Wisconsin could soon be expected to return as much as $447 million in federal funds to the government as part of the debt ceiling agreement brokered by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Gov. Tony Evers told reporters his administration is now planning for the possibility of returning the untapped funds, which were originally part of the windfall the state received from the federal pandemic funds that were issued to states that helped them recover from the impact of COVID-19. 2023-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 395 COVID reliefWisconsinState budgetFederal governmentTony EversCenter SquareCovid relief dollarsEvers AdministrationBroadband grantsBruce WalkerGreat Lakes Regional EditorSchool districts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444216/environmental-concerns-are-in-debate-in-changing-auto-industry https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444216_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444216_video_v3.mp4 Environmental Concerns Are in Debate in Changing Auto Industry Increased nickel demand for electric vehicle batteries hasn’t decreased environmental concerns over the potential dangers of mining the critical mineral. Eleven percent of the world’s nickel is used for lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. Extracting the metal, however, raises alarms over sulfide pollutants that are a byproduct of nickel mining. 2023-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 374 electric vehicleauto industrynickel miningenvironmental concernscar saleselectric vehiclesTesla ModelJoe BidenMichigan in FocusCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444217/philly-voters-worry-of-crime-but-wary-to-embrace-tough-approach https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444217_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444217_video_v3.mp4 Philly Voters Worry of Crime, but Wary to Embrace ‘Tough’ Approach Voters in Philadelphia ranked crime as a top concern heading into the May primary election. Democrats, who have a strong majority in the city, even chose former City Councilwoman Cherelle Parker, who campaigned on public safety. Whether Parker, who rode to victory on the support of the city’s political establishment, can align her policies with voter preferences, however, remains to be seen. 2023-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 248 PhiladelphiacrimeCherelle ParkerPennsylvaniavoterspublic safetyState HouseState SenateLake Research PartnersVera ActionDemocratic Primary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444218/how-is-the-economy-impacting-small-businesses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444218_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444218_video_v3.mp4 How Is the Economy Impacting Small Businesses? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss how the current economy is impacting small businesses on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-06-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 489 Everyday Economicssmall businessesChris Krugeconomic impactCOVID-19business loansinterest rateseconomic inflationbanking sectorcommercial loansDr. Orphe Divounguy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444219/fed-report-indicates-economy-is-in-pretty-good-shape https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444219_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444219_video_v3.mp4 Fed Report Indicates Economy Is in Pretty Good Shape Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the Federal Reserve's recent Financial Stability Report on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 397 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyfinancial stability reportFederal Reserveeconomic reportFederal Reserve Reportwage growthstock marketNvidiaartificial intelligencebanking system https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444220/green-bay-lawmakers-propose-dollar2-million-in-state-help-for-nfl-draft https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444220_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444220_video_v3.mp4 Green Bay Lawmakers Propose $2 Million in State Help for NFL Draft Two of Green Bay’s state lawmakers are asking for millions of dollars to welcome the NFL Draft to town. The NFL on Monday announced that Green Bay will host the 2025 Draft. On Tuesday, state Rep. David Steffen, R-Green Bay, and state Sen. Robert Cowles, R-Green Bay, submitted a formal request for $2 million to help “offset” the costs. 2023-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 530 NFL DraftGreen BayWisconsin stateDavid SteffenRob CowlesWisconsin in FocusNFLBruce WalkerMilwaukee BrewersDetroit Grand Prixshared revenue https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444221/washington-voters-can-soon-register-online-with-partial-social-security-number https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444221_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444221_video_v3.mp4 Washington Voters Can Soon Register Online With Partial Social Security Number A bill passed this session by the Washington Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee will allow people starting in 2024 to register online to vote in the state by providing the last four digits of a Social Security Number and an electronic signature. It's a process proponents say will make it easier for people to register or pre-register if they're not yet 18, while detractors argue it makes the election system open to fraud or compromise people's private information to cyberattacks. 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 333 Washington in Focusvoter registrationsocial security numberelection integritySenate Bill 5208online registrationWashington stateCentere Squareelection outcome https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444222/prospects-grim-for-gun-bills-cleared-in-pennsylvania-house https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444222_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444222_video_v3.mp4 Prospects Grim for Gun Bills Cleared in Pennsylvania House Two controversial gun bills cleared the state House on Monday with bipartisan support, but that doesn’t mean they’ll get anywhere near the governor’s desk any time soon. That’s because, despite Democrats’ slim margin in the lower chamber, Republicans still control the Senate by six votes – and they believe stricter laws, including universal background checks and emergency protection orders, won’t solve the problems the proposals purport to fix. Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, told The Center Square that increasing safety and security remains of “chief importance” to Republicans, but said their policies to do so involve supporting law enforcement; leading school safety initiatives; and examining ways to provide “greater mental and behavioral health support.” 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 360 PennsylvaniaGun BillsCenter SquareSenateHouseJoe PittmanBackground ChecksEmergency Protection OrdersLaw EnforcementSchool SafetyMental HealthBehavioral HealthRepublicansDemocratsPennsylvania House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444223/flint-city-council-member-investigate-city-credit-card-spending https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444223_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444223_video_v3.mp4 Flint City Council Member: Investigate City Credit Card Spending Former Downtown Development Director Kiaira May a public servant allegedly ran up a $4,302 tab on a city government credit card for “extravagant and unnecessary indulgences.” The City of Flint says Downtown Development Director Kiaira May resigned effective May 12. 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 360 Flint City Councilcity credit cardcredit card spendingfinancial investigationcity issuesGenesee CountySheldon NeeleyKaren Weavercity councilDennis PfeifferMichigan in FocusCenter SquareBruce WalkerScott McClallenSaginaw https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444224/mccarthy-says-debt-deal-will-require-spending-cuts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444224_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444224_video_v3.mp4 McCarthy Says Debt Deal Will Require Spending Cuts U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Wednesday that the White House must agree to spending cuts as part of a debt deal. "You have to spend less than you did last year," McCarthy said at a news conference. "That's not that difficult to do, but in Washington, somehow, that is a problem." McCarthy said he was hopeful negotiators would make progress although he described the two sides as "far apart." 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 407 Kevin McCarthydebt dealspending cutsdebt ceilingfederal spendingJoe BidenCongressional Republicansbudget cutsTreasury DepartmentUS creditdebt ceiling limitstudent loanstudent debtCenter SquareJune 1st https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444225/previewing-todays-release-of-the-april-pce-report https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444225_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444225_video_v3.mp4 Previewing Today's Release of the April PCE Report Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they preview today's Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 356 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyPCE reportCPI numberseconomic inflationconsumer spendingfederal reserveApril PCE Reportexcess savingsinflation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444226/illinois-democrats-release-details-of-2023-state-budget-negotiations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444226_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444226_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Democrats Release Details of 2023 State Budget Negotiations Topping $50 billion, Illinois Democrats say they have reached a budget agreement. The proposed fiscal 2024 budget is similar to what Gov. J.B. Pritzker unveiled earlier this year. It includes $700 million for K-12 and early childhood education, and an additional $100 million so those under the median income can go to community college tuition free but at taxpayer expense. While legislators are advancing legislation to shore up ethics concerns with the red light camera industry in Illinois, some are looking for even more ethics reforms. Illinois citizens wanting to sue the state for alleged violations of the constitution would only be able to file their complaints in Sangamon or Cook counties with a bill advancing in Springfield. 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisState budgetIllinois DemocratsJB PritzkerEthics Reformspending planlawmakersfiscal yearIllinois Budget2023 BudgetSpending PlansRed Light CameraIllinois corruptionState CapitolState House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444227/ron-desantis-announces-2024-white-house-bid https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444227_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444227_video_v3.mp4 Ron DeSantis Announces 2024 White House Bid Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday evening that he is running for president. "Our border is a disaster. Crime infests our cities," DeSantis said in his announcement. "The federal government makes it harder for families to make ends meet. And the president flounders. But decline is a choice. Success is attainable. And freedom is worth fighting for." DeSantis took subtle shots at former President Donald Trump, saying he had frustration with Trump's inability to enact his agenda and blasted the "culture of losing" in the GOP. 2023-05-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 610 Ron DeSantisDonald Trump2024 electionRepublican primaryPresidential candidateFlorida GovernorElection Primariescandidate debatescampaign momentumFree speechMike Pence2024 ElectionsPolitical PodcastUS MilitaryPolitical investigations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444228/college-students-sue-michigan-state-university-over-dollar99-political-fee https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444228_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444228_video_v3.mp4 College Students Sue Michigan State University Over $99 Political Fee Two students sued Michigan State University officials in federal court after a professor required them to pay $99 to advance progressive political causes that conflict with the students' beliefs. The lawsuit, brought by Alliance Defending Freedom on behalf of students Nathan Barbieri and Nolan Radomski, claims that marketing professor Amy Wisner compelled each of her 600 students to pay a $99 membership fee to join a progressive political advocacy organization. 2023-05-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 335 Michigan State Universitypolitical feeMSUMichiganstudent loansrefundsAmy WisnerThe Center SquarerefundBruce WalkerGreat Lakes regional editor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444229/milwaukee-democrats-warn-of-dire-cuts-without-shared-revenue-agreement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444229_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444229_video_v3.mp4 Milwaukee Democrats Warn of Dire Cuts Without Shared Revenue Agreement Milwaukee’s mayor is predicting bankruptcy within two years, as well as possibly hundreds of layoffs for police officers and firefighters if Wisconsin lawmakers can’t come to terms on a shared revenue deal. Mayor Cavalier Johnson was one of several people to speak at the Senate’s first hearing on the plan to send as much as $500 million to local governments across the state, “Without question, my city’s budgetary situation is dire,” Johnson told senators. “My city is on a path to catastrophic budget cuts.” 2023-05-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 466 Milwaukee DemocratsShared revenueWisconsin politicsbudgetCavalier JohnsonSenate HearingFiscal CliffWisconsin in FocusRepublican partyBenjamin YountTony EversTax IncreaseCoronavirus Moneypension planLocal Voters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444230/labor-shortage-a-symptom-not-a-cause-of-pennsylvania-rural-exodus https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444230_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444230_video_v3.mp4 Labor Shortage a Symptom, Not a Cause, of Pennsylvania Rural Exodus Attracting businesses and encouraging entrepreneurs already in the area to grow the economy isn't the only issue holding back rural workforce growth. Other practical problems that pop up, from the pressures of family or a lack of infrastructure, can keep residents out of a job, state officials told the Senate Majority Policy Committee recently. “Bringing people into Pennsylvania and keeping them here, particularly in rural communities, is a challenge that we all need to address and think about,” said Nancy Walker, acting secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. 2023-05-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 347 labor shortagerural exodusPennsylvaniarural communitieschildcaretransportationbroadband internethousing availabilityeconomic opportunityDan LaughlinKristen Smithstate issuefederal issuefunding programsbenefit cliff https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444231/spokane-washington-dollar50-million-short-of-legal-obligation-in-general-fund https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444231_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444231_video_v3.mp4 Spokane, Washington $50 Million Short of Legal Obligation in General Fund The City of Spokane is facing some tough budgetary choices before the year is out. Current projections place the unallocated strategic reserve at $9.2 million in the red, and the targeted total for the general reserve, where $19.1 million remains, is nearly $50 million short of where it's legally obligated to be by city law. The meeting opened with Council President Breean Beggs highlighting the recent ordinance it passed to bring greater transparency and accountability to the budgeting process from the Mayor's office and quickly descended into numbers with the city's budget manager. 2023-05-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 262 SpokaneWashingtonGeneral FundCity CouncilBudget CrisisMatt BostonTax RevenueFinancial Planning https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444232/the-state-of-the-commercial-real-estate-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444232_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444232_video_v3.mp4 The State of the Commercial Real Estate Market Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the state of the commercial real estate market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-05-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 448 commercial real estateinflationinterest rateseconomic growthChris KrugEveryday Economicsremote workmetropolitan citiesindustrial propertyretail spacehotel servicessoft landingmortgage loan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444233/us-economy-is-not-in-a-recession-despite-predictions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444233_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444233_video_v3.mp4 U.S. Economy is Not in a Recession Despite Predictions Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss why a lot of people were wrong about an imminent recession on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-05-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 332 U.S. Economyrecessioninflationlabor marketfederal reservedebt ceilingOrphe DivounguyChris Krugbanking turmoilCongress https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444234/is-there-disagreement-inside-the-federal-reserve https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444234_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444234_video_v3.mp4 Is There Disagreement Inside the Federal Reserve? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the apparent disagreements inside of the Fed on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 388 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyFederal ReserveJerome Powellinterest ratesinflation dataMonetary Policyinflationmortgage ratescredit cards https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444235/the-clock-is-ticking-us-debt-limit-negotiations-continue https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444235_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444235_video_v3.mp4 The Clock is Ticking: U.S. Debt Limit Negotiations Continue Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the ongoing conversations around the debt ceiling happening in Washington D.C. on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 340 Everyday Economicsdebt ceilingChris KrugKevin McCarthyJoe Bidengovernment spendingU.S. CongressUS debttaxpayersfederal governmentOrphe Divounguyeconomy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444236/ambitious-biden-regulation-would-force-most-americans-out-of-gas-cars-critics-say https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444236_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444236_video_v3.mp4 ‘Ambitious’ Biden Regulation Would ‘Force’ Most Americans Out of Gas Cars, Critics Say Will the Biden administration’s latest energy regulations force Americans out of gas vehicles and into more expensive electric cars? Lawmakers in the U.S. House held a hearing Wednesday tackling that key question. The hearing, held by the Oversight Committee’s Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Subcommittee, focused on newly proposed Environmental Protection Agency tailpipe emission rules that the federal agency itself called “ambitious.” 2023-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 456 Joe Bidenelectric vehiclesgas carsEnvironmental Protection AgencyEPAregulatory processautomobile industrysustainable energyCasey HarperDan McCalebwind energysolar energyinfrastructurenatural gasAmerica in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444237/republican-lawmaker-introduces-fair-act-to-protect-female-athletes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444237_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444237_video_v3.mp4 Republican Lawmaker Introduces FAIR Act to ‘Protect’ Female Athletes The Female Athletics Integrity of Records Act was introduced last week in the Michigan House of Representatives. Otherwise known as House Bill 4546, the FAIR Act aims to require the categorization of sporting event awards, rankings, and records with each competitor’s biological sex. If signed into law, the law would apply to any publicly-funded event with clearly designated male and female competitions. Rep. Jaime Greene, R-Richmond, introduced the bill, which she sponsored along with 28 other Republican legislators. 2023-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 413 FAIR ActMichiganMichigan sportsTransgender athletesRiley GainesLia ThomasHouse Bill 4546Rep. Jaime GreeneLansingFemale AthletesBiological Sex https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444238/report-china-showed-its-hand-unwittingly-verified-wuhan-lab-leak https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444238_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444238_video_v3.mp4 Report: China Showed Its Hand, Unwittingly Verified Wuhan Lab Leak A new report released Wednesday shows how Chinese researchers and government officials provide evidence that the virology lab in Wuhan, China, could be the origin point of COVID-19. U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, who serves on the Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on Foreign Relations, released the report, which marks another federal-level source backing the Wuhan origins theory, which was once “debunked” as a conspiracy, mocked by news outlets and censored by social media companies. 2023-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 475 Marco RubioCOVID-19 OriginsWuhan Lab LeakChinaSenatorAnthony FauciFederal GovernmentCovid-19 originsDepartment of EnergyWall Street JournalEcoHealth Alliance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444239/king-countys-homelessness-authority-ceo-steps-down-after-two-years https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444239_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444239_video_v3.mp4 King County’s Homelessness Authority CEO Steps Down After Two Years King County Regional Homelessness Authority CEO Marc Dones is stepping down from the role after serving as head of the agency since 2021. In a letter addressed to Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and King County Executive Dow Constantine, Dones compares the role as CEO of the agency to “a relay race,” adding that the time spent as head of the homelessness authority was more of a sprint. “As a queer black person, I have watched many members of my community burn out trying to hold too much for too many and I have watched them become unable to contribute the full breadth of their talent or vision to the work,” Dones said in a letter. “ I have watched them become bitter and destructive and what I know is that I don’t want that for myself.” 2023-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 280 Marc DonesKing CountyHomelessness AuthoritySeattleBruce HarrellDow ConstantineSpencer PauleyHomelessness CrisisWashington State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444240/new-milwaukee-food-truck-rules-rile-free-marketers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444240_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444240_video_v3.mp4 New Milwaukee Food Truck Rules Rile Free Marketers There are complaints, and at least one possible lawsuit brewing about Milwaukee’s new proposed food truck rules. Two aldermen, Jocasta Zamarripa and Johnathon Brostoff, last week proposed a new two-zone approach for food trucks in the city. “This heavy regulation seems to be picking winners and losers. And is set-up in a way that only the connected are able to get it,” Chris Reader, executive vice president with the Institute for Reforming Government, told The Center Square Tuesday. “It literally says that people who have more seniority are going to get the favored spots.” 2023-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 310 WisconsinFood TrucksMilwaukeeRegulationssmall businessChris ReaderInstitute for Reforming Governmentnews organizationWisconsin newssubscribe https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444241/policy-pillars-erected-for-states-great-compromise-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444241_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444241_video_v3.mp4 Policy Pillars Erected for State’s ‘Great Compromise’ Budget The possible parameters for a state budget compromise emerged this week in a window across the street from the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg. The Commonwealth Foundation, a free market think tank headquartered just steps from the building’s grand rotunda, unveiled signage for its “Shapiro’s Promises” campaign – in reference to Josh Shapiro’s overtures for bipartisan cooperation during his first term as governor. By all appearances, negotiating his first spending plan – with a Republican-majority Senate and Democratic-majority House – serves as a de facto litmus test for the strength of that promise. The possibilities leave the foundation, whose policy positions typically align with legislative Republicans, feeling optimistic. 2023-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 360 Pennsylvania in FocusJosh Shapirostate budgeteconomic issuestelehealth accessnatural gasPennsylvaniabudget compromiseschool choiceeducation spendingpublic schoolstax payers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444242/whistleblower-fbi-manipulated-jan-6-cases-to-make-domestic-terrorism-appear-widespread https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444242_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444242_video_v3.mp4 Whistleblower: FBI Manipulated Jan. 6 Cases to Make Domestic Terrorism Appear Widespread A former FBI agent testified before Congress Thursday saying that the FBI manipulated data to make domestic terrorism linked to Jan. 6 seem like a nationwide phenomenon instead of an isolated incident. The revelation came as part of a hearing held by the House Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government where FBI whistleblowers testified before lawmakers about abuse and politicization of the FBI. They also testified about backlash they received, even losing their jobs as retaliation for refusing to toe the narrative established by FBI leadership. 2023-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 464 FBIJanuary 6Domestic TerrorismFederal GovernmentSteve FriendFBI investigationDan MccalebCasey HarperJohn DurhamDonald TrumpHillary Clinton2016 Presidential Election https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444243/as-spring-session-winds-down-illinois-legislators-have-yet-to-present-a-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444243_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444243_video_v3.mp4 As Spring Session Winds Down, Illinois Legislators Have Yet to Present a Budget With Friday being the last scheduled day for the spring session at the Illinois Statehouse, lawmakers have yet to reveal a state budget for taxpayers to review. Last year's budget was over 3,000 pages and was presented by the Democratic majority to Republicans at the last moment, giving the public no time to review it. Opposition is growing over a piece of legislation advancing in Springfield that would allow for punitive damages in wrongful death cases. Chicago remains the nation’s third most populated city, but it was No. 2 in the total number of people leaving the city limits. 2023-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinois Budgetstate budgetIllinoislegislative sessionJB PritzkerState SpendingMigrant HealthcareIllinois StatehouseIllinois newsTax RevenueIllinois Democratsgun controlIllinois gun banIllinois populationCensus data https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444244/health-officials-want-permanent-pandemic-flexibility-as-overdoses-climb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444244_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444244_video_v3.mp4 Health Officials Want Permanent Pandemic Flexibility as Overdoses Climb Researchers say they recently discovered a grim consequence of the pandemic: overdose death rates climbed dramatically. The United States saw overdose fatalities increase 50%, with 107,000 people dying in 2021. The biggest spikes happened among American Indian and Native Americans and black Americans. Among adolescents, overdoses more than doubled. Federal regulatory changes during the pandemic, however, granted more flexibility that some health professionals and advocates want to keep in place permanently. 2023-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 351 opioid overdosepandemictelehealthhealthcare fundingopioid settlementPennsylvaniapharmaceutical companiesKristen SmithAnthony HannonCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444245/woodward-touts-blake-fix-victories-council-may-need-to-fix-blake-fix https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444245_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444245_video_v3.mp4 Woodward Touts Blake Fix Victories, Council May Need to Fix Blake Fix With the recent passage of the "Blake fix" by the Washington State Legislature, Mayor Nadine Woodward took to Twitter Wednesday to highlight what she called Spokane's "leadership role in new drug laws." "We asked other mayors around the state to join us in pushing for a common-sense solution that sets clear expectations by balancing accountability to community safety and compassion for the individual struggling with addiction. We sent a strong message on behalf of everyone who lives, recreates, attends school, or otherwise enjoys our cities and the Legislature responded," said Mayor Woodward, after calling the current state of affairs a drug crisis and praising the legislation for putting up tougher boundaries and prioritizing public health and safety. 2023-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 224 Washington State LegislatureNadine Woodwarddrug lawsdrug possessionSpokaneTim SchumanState versus Blake https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444246/is-the-flint-mayor-driving-a-city-issued-car https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444246_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444246_video_v3.mp4 Is the Flint Mayor Driving a City-Issued Car? Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley appears to drive a city-issued vehicle that city council members say isn’t in his contract. After city council members raised the issue last Wednesday, Flint gave The Center Square the following statement: “The City of Flint Police Department has identified credible threats and has assigned a vehicle to the Mayor’s Office to secure the safety of staff when traveling to and from events. The Flint Police Department makes it a standard practice to not discuss the details of security measures. "Publication of this information has the potential to compromise the safety of City of Flint employees. 2023-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 380 Flint mayorSheldon Neeleycity-issued carMichiganMichigan in FocusBruce WalkerScott Mclaughlinwrongful convictionInnocence Projectmillion-dollar paymentprison sentencescriminal justiceCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444247/police-memorial-resolution-turns-into-gun-debate-in-wisconsin-assembly https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444247_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444247_video_v3.mp4 Police Memorial Resolution Turns Into Gun Debate in Wisconsin Assembly Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly used a routine resolution to honor fallen police officers to try and make a point about gun control. Rep. Deb Andraca, D-Whitefish Bay, spoke during the usually perfunctory debate time for the resolution recognizing May 2023 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Month in Wisconsin. “Acts of appreciation, like this joint resolution, are important. But actions speak louder than words,” Andraca said Wednesday. “How can this legislature express appreciation for the men and women in law enforcement when the majority party actively seeks to pass laws that put their lives in more danger than they already are?” 2023-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 415 Wisconsin Assemblypolice memorialgun controlDeb AndracaRobin VosWisconsingun debateuniversal background checkspolitical grandstandingWisconsin in FocusBruce WalkerThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444248/losing-population-michigans-tax-base-in-danger https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444248_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444248_video_v3.mp4 Losing Population, Michigan’s Tax Base in Danger How can Michigan tread a path to prosperity after 50 years of population loss and another 270,000 residents projected to leave the state over the next 30 years? A new report from the Citizen’s Research Council of Michigan and Altarum says Michigan’s competitiveness with other states is in jeopardy. The state has an eroding tax base, fewer workers and more retirees, and a weak workforce to attract new employers. 2023-05-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 313 MichiganPopulation declineTax baseMichigan economyLabor forceUnemploymentBudgetcitizen research councilGreat LakesCenter SquareBruce Walkerpopulation loss https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444249/wisconsin-speaker-robin-vos-shared-revenue-plan-is-pretty-much-take-it-or-leave-it https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444249_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444249_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Speaker Robin Vos: Shared Revenue Plan Is Pretty Much Take It or Leave It The top Republican in the Wisconsin Assembly says six months of negotiations over the plan to send more money to local governments is enough. Speaker Robin Vos on Wednesday said the latest version of their shared revenue proposal is pretty much a take-it-or-leave it proposal. “We are done negotiating,” Vos told reporters Wednesday. “We are not going to make changes. We are not going to change the bill substantially. What we have before us is the deal that we are going to send to our colleagues in the State Senate, and hopefully Gov. Evers agrees this historic investment is worth signing.” 2023-05-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 504 Wisconsin in FocusRobin Vosshared revenuestate senatestate assemblytax cutsMilwaukee bailoutRepublican partyWisconsinstate budgetDevin LeMahieutax reformGovernor Evers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444250/pennsylvania-primary-election-roundup https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444250_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444250_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Primary Election Roundup Democratic state officials, both current and former, sailed to victory in contested primaries across the state. Republicans, likewise, held the 108th state House district despite hope from Democrats to widen their narrow one-seat majority in the lower chamber. Meanwhile, the stage has been set for a November showdown for the open state Supreme Court seat. 2023-05-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 328 Pennsylvaniaprimary electionsstate legislatureJosh ShapiroAustin DavisDan McCafferyCarolyn CarluccioRebecca RhynhartSummer LeeEd GaineyPittsburghelectionJohn GordnerHeather BoydDavid Oh https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444251/washington-gun-ban-lawsuit-moved-to-thurston-county https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444251_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444251_video_v3.mp4 Washington Gun Ban Lawsuit Moved to Thurston County A lawsuit filed in Grant County Superior Court against a newly-enacted Washington state law banning the sale or purchase of firearms deemed “assault weapons” has been moved to Thurston County. Washington Gun Law, or GWL, tweeted out the decision was a “brutal development,” writing in a separate tweet, “This would be very bad for this case.” 2023-05-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 299 Washington gun lawassault weapon banSilent Majority FoundationBob FergusonThurston Countygun rightsgun control https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444252/the-economics-of-immigration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444252_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444252_video_v3.mp4 The Economics of Immigration Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the economics of immigration on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-05-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 599 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyeconomics of immigrationtitle 42title 8foreign born populationlabor marketjob openingsimmigrant workers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444253/high-unemployment-and-stock-market-sell-off-potential-economic-impact-if-us-defaults-on-its-debt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444253_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444253_video_v3.mp4 High Unemployment & Stock Market Sell-Off: Potential Economic Impact if U.S. Defaults on Its Debt Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the economic impact if the U.S. defaults on its debt including potential massive jumps in unemployment, significant housing market declines, and a stock market sell-off on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 346 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguydebt ceilingUS defaulthousing marketinterest rateslabor marketJanet YellenU.S. Defaulteconomic impactprice decline https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444254/why-are-home-builders-so-confident https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444254_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444254_video_v3.mp4 Why Are Home Builders So Confident? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss recent Home Builder Confidence Reports on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 440 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyHome builder confidenceHousing marketHome BuildersExpensive MarketsZillow DataDemand StrengthHousing StartsAffordable UnitsFirst-time BuyersUS EconomyHousing Deficit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444255/no-progress-on-debt-ceiling-as-deadline-approaches https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444255_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444255_video_v3.mp4 No Progress on Debt Ceiling as Deadline Approaches President Joe Biden met with legislative leaders on Tuesday, but neither side gave any indication of progress on the debt ceiling ahead of a potential June 1 default deadline. President Joe Biden met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell at the White House. 2023-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 266 Joe BidenJanet YellenKevin McCarthyChuck SchumerMitch McConnellDebt CeilingUS debtCongressRepublicanDemocratfederal spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444256/milwaukee-county-committee-no-local-money-for-brewers-ballpark-fixes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444256_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444256_video_v3.mp4 Milwaukee County Committee: No Local Money for Brewers’ Ballpark Fixes There is zero early support on the Milwaukee County Board to spend taxpayer funds on the hundreds of millions of dollars of improvements at the Brewers’ ballpark. The county’s Committee on Intergovernmental Relations on Monday unanimously voted for a resolution opposing the use of any local tax dollars to pay for upgrades at American Family Field. 2023-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 564 Milwaukee BrewersAmerican Family Fieldballpark fundingtaxpayersWisconsincounty committeeshared revenueWisconsin CapitalRobin VosWisconsin AssemblyState Income TaxesBrewers BallparkFunding Plan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444257/new-bill-would-ban-us-department-of-defense-from-funding-adult-cabaret-drag-shows https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444257_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444257_video_v3.mp4 New Bill Would Ban U.S. Department of Defense From Funding Adult Cabaret, Drag Shows A Republican lawmaker wants to prohibit the U.S. Department of Defense from using taxpayer funds for drag queen shows and other adult cabaret performances. U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced legislation to stop the department from using taxpayer funds or taxpayer-funded facilities to host such performances. The bill comes after the U.S. Navy said it had one of its sailors, a drag performer and social media influencer, serve as a Digital Ambassador for military recruitment. 2023-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 297 U.S. Department of DefenseSteve DainesRepublican Partytaxpayer fundsdrag queen showsadult cabaretmilitary recruitmentLGBTQ rightsDigital AmbassadorU.S. Navyculture warslegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444258/yakima-police-propose-10percent-budget-reductions-to-balance-city-general-fund https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444258_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444258_video_v3.mp4 Yakima Police Propose 10% Budget Reductions to Balance City General Fund The Yakima Police Department is proposing reductions to its staffing levels to help the city avoid a potential budget gap in the near future. The City of Yakima is requiring all of its departments to identify significant reductions to reach a goal of $7.2 million in savings. The Yakima Police Department is allotted about 44% of the city’s bi-annual budget. Salary and benefits represent 84% of the police department’s bi-annual budget, so cuts to its staff are being proposed. 2023-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 254 YakimaYakima Police Departmentbudget cutscity budgetbudget reductionscrime ratecrime decreasingWashingtonMatthew MurraySpencer Pauleycity general fund https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444259/border-patrol-braces-for-surge-at-southern-border-as-title-42-enforcement-ends https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444259_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444259_video_v3.mp4 Border Patrol Braces for Surge at Southern Border as Title 42 Enforcement Ends U.S. Border Patrol agents are bracing for a surge of foreign nationals entering the U.S. illegally as the public health authority Title 42 came to a close at midnight. At a border conference in El Paso, Texas, Border Patrol chiefs and Department of Homeland Security executives discussed what the end of the federal policy, that’s enabled agents to quickly process some foreign nationals for removal, would be like for federal agents as millions of people are expected to cross after the Biden administration drastically changed U.S. border policies. 2023-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 464 Title 42Border PatrolSouthern BorderBiden administrationDepartment of Homeland SecurityEl PasoImmigration lawMigrant crisisGreg AbbottState of emergencyJoe BidenAshley MoodySanctuary cities https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444260/michigans-dollar80b-2024-budget-historic-or-wasteful https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444260_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444260_video_v3.mp4 Michigan’s $80B 2024 Budget: Historic or Wasteful? The Democrat-dominated Michigan House passed multiple budget bills for the fiscal 2023-24 year, sparking outcry from Republicans who say the roughly $80 billion budget - the most expensive in state history- is full of wasteful spending. 2023-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 509 Michigan BudgetWasteful SpendingTaxpayer DollarsMichigan PoliticsMichiganProposed BudgetSchool Aid BudgetGretchen Whitmerelectric vehiclesdrone infrastructureBruce WalkerScott MclaughlinSarah LightnerLake MichiganMichigan budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444261/legislator-says-illinoisans-must-be-prioritized-in-budget-as-revenue-shortfall-reported https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444261_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444261_video_v3.mp4 Legislator Says Illinoisans Must Be Prioritized in Budget as Revenue Shortfall Reported A report detailing Illinois' budget forecast is warning of a huge drop in state revenues. The Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability said April receipts fell $1.8 billion compared to the same month the year prior. The COGFA report said while a substantial decline in revenues was anticipated, the extent of the decline is much steeper than the commission had projected. The news comes as lawmakers are putting together an annual spending plan as the spring legislative session winds down. After last week's "ComEd Four" guilty verdicts that dealt directly with corruption at the Illinois statehouse, the call for ethics reforms continue to grow. 2023-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinois budgetrevenue shortfallethics reformsJB PritzkerState budgetComed FourIllinois in FocusGreg BishopHealthcare CostsIllinois gun banstate legislaturestate governmentgun controlMedicaidCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444262/drug-possession-controversy-in-washington-comes-full-circle-in-spokane https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444262_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444262_video_v3.mp4 Drug Possession Controversy in Washington Comes Full Circle in Spokane The Spokane City Council voted on their "Blake fix" law, set to re-criminalize drug possession passed by a 7-0 vote, bringing a local fix to a statewide problem that originated in Spokane. "The idea for this [ordinance] is to pass something now that will, one, help lead the way in Spokane for the whole state. Which is ironic because the Blake decision, which outlawed felony drug possession laws was created by our county prosecutor at the state supreme court, so it's ironic that we're trying to lead the way [for] the state now," said Council President Breean Beggs shortly before the vote on the politically-charged legislation. 2023-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 259 SpokaneWashingtonDrug PossessionBlake DecisionSpokane City CouncilBreean BeggsState Supreme CourtDrug PolicyCriminal JusticeState Law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444263/high-weed-tax-in-pennsylvania-may-repeat-californias-mistakes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444263_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444263_video_v3.mp4 High Weed Tax in Pennsylvania May Repeat California’s Mistakes A revenue analysis estimates that Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal for adult-use cannabis could bring in more than $250 million annually — but legalization advocates aren’t so enthusiastic. The concern is not about legalizing and regulating marijuana. Instead, it’s a worry that Pennsylvania will repeat the mistakes of high-tax states that have failed to move people from the illegal market into a regulated one. 2023-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 267 PennsylvaniaJosh Shapirocannabismarijuanalegalizationtax rateexcise taxCaliforniaNew JerseyColoradorevenueillicit market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444264/st-croix-county-deputy-fourth-wisconsin-officer-killed-in-2023-most-in-20-years https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444264_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444264_video_v3.mp4 St. Croix County Deputy Fourth Wisconsin Officer Killed in 2023, Most in 20 Years Last weekend’s murder of a St. Croix County deputy has made 2023 the deadliest year for law enforcement in Wisconsin in the past 20 years. Deputy Kaite Leising died during a drunk driving stop Saturday night. Investigators with the Wisconsin Department of Justice say a convicted rapist and registered sex offender pulled a gun and shot her. 2023-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 360 Katie LeisingLaw EnforcementWisconsinSt. Croix CountyPolice Officer KilledDrunk Driving StopCriminal Justiceofficer deathWisconsin officerCenter SquareGreat Lakes Regional Editor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444265/michigan-teachers-effectiveness-ratings-flourish-while-student-performance-stumbles https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444265_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444265_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Teachers’ Effectiveness Ratings Flourish While Student Performance Stumbles In Michigan, local school district evaluations stated that there were only 165 teachers out of the 115,910 evaluated in 2021-22 that were found to be "inefficient." Statistically, that translated to 0%. In fact, 99% of all Michigan public school teachers last year were rated either as "highly efficient" or "efficient," the highest two of four evaluation categories. 2023-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 576 Teacher evaluationsStudent test scoresMichigan EducationTeacher ratingsSchool districtsMichigan in Focusstudent performancelearning lossCOVID 19 pandemicCenter SquareNAEP https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444266/pennsylvania-ems-can-no-longer-bbq-their-way-to-a-new-fire-truck https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444266_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444266_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania EMS ‘Can No Longer BBQ Their Way to a New Fire Truck’ Long-simmering problems in Pennsylvania’s emergency medical services system have created stress points for ambulance services and fire departments big and small. The House Democratic Policy Committee held a panel on Friday to hear from first responders on where their legislative priorities should be to address the growing crisis. 2023-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 285 pennsylvaniaemergency medical servicesfunding crisisfire departmentsstate fundingMedicaidDelaware CountyAnthony HennenKristen SmithPennsylvania House Democratic Policy CommitteeBrian ZimmermanRaffner Fire Companyfundraisingparamedicsvolunteers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444267/wisconsin-republicans-talk-shared-revenue-negotiations-democrats-talk-veto https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444267_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444267_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Republicans Talk Shared Revenue Negotiations, Democrats Talk Veto Wisconsin’s weekend TV shows provided a stark difference between Republicans and Democrats at the State Capitol on the new shared revenue proposal. State Rep. Tony Kurtz, R-R-Wonewoc, was on both UPFRONT in Milwaukee and Capital City Sunday in Madison. He said on both shows that Republicans are willing to work with local leaders and Gov. Tony Evers on a final version of the plan to share more money with local governments. 2023-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 386 Wisconsinshared revenuestate budgetrevenue negotiationsDemocrat VetoRobin Vosspending reformsshared revenue planGovernor's OfficeTodd NovakBruce WalkerBenjamin YountWisconsin Budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444268/washington-attorney-generals-office-accused-of-playing-favorites-in-dollar15-million-contract https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444268_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444268_video_v3.mp4 Washington Attorney General’s Office Accused of Playing Favorites in $15 Million Contract A series of complaints filed late last year and early this year allege that employees with the Washington Attorney General's Office engaged in "unethical and unlawful conduct" during the selection of a university to create a police use of force database. Per 2021's Senate Bill 5259, the AGO was tasked with overseeing an advisory group to develop recommendations on how to better collect police data, along with creating a request for proposal, or RFP, for a private or public university to collect and store police use of force incident data that would be available for the public to view and download. 2023-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 262 Washington Attorney GeneralBob ScalesPolice StrategiesKing CountySenate Bill 5259Washington State UniversityPolice Use of ForceCrime DataEthical ConductUnlawful ConductCompetitive BiddingState Ethics BoardRequest for Proposal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444269/the-current-state-of-the-housing-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444269_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444269_video_v3.mp4 The Current State of the Housing Market Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the current state of the housing market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 585 housing marketChris KrugDr. Orphe Divounguyinflationmortgage ratesinterest rateslow inventoryreal estateprice increaseshome equityNashvillePittsburgh https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444270/what-to-expect-from-todays-inflation-data https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444270_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444270_video_v3.mp4 What to Expect From Today’s Inflation Data Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the upcoming CPI data that will reflect the impact inflation is still having on the economy and what the next steps might be from here on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-05-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 350 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyInflation dataFederal ReserveCPIRentbanking sectorjob marketmarket rentsmarket reactionConsumer Price Indexinterest rate hikedata dependent https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444271/the-fed-warns-of-potential-credit-crunch https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444271_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444271_video_v3.mp4 The Fed Warns of Potential Credit Crunch Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the response to the Fed's hiked interest rates as they are now warning of a credit crunch on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-05-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 511 Federal Reservecredit crunchinterest ratesinflationOrphe DivounguyChris Krugfederal funds rateCPIWage GrowthLabor MarketJerome PowellEveryday EconomicspodcastFranklin News FoundationRent https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444272/americans-banking-fears-worst-since-2008-financial-crisis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444272_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444272_video_v3.mp4 Americans’ Banking Fears Worst Since 2008 Financial Crisis Americans are worried about the safety of their money in the banking system after multiple banks have collapsed in recent weeks, according to a new poll. Gallup released the survey data, which showed that 19% are “very” worried about the safety of their money in banks and another 29% are “moderately” worried. 2023-05-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 321 America in FocusFDICFirst Republic BankJP MorganFederal ReserveInterest RatesJanet YellenDebt Ceilinginvestinggoldthecentersquare.comCasey HarperDan McCalebfinancialbanking fears https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444273/king-county-officials-tout-newly-approved-crisis-care-center-levy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444273_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444273_video_v3.mp4 King County Officials Tout Newly-Approved Crisis Care Center Levy King County officials see the newly-approved crisis center levy as a step forward in providing sufficient mental health services. While the King County Canvassing Board does not certify the election until May 5, The Center Square is calling the race with the levy receiving 57% approval from voters. 2023-05-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 307 crisis care centersWashington StateKing CountyKing County Levyelection resultsWashington in FocusCrisis Care CenterGovernment OfficialsLevyBret DavisSpencer Pauley https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444274/police-groups-blame-broken-system-as-cities-see-crime-rise https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444274_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444274_video_v3.mp4 Police Groups Blame Broken System as Cities See Crime Rise A rise in crime, looting, and unhindered theft around the U.S. has helped fuel Americans' rising concerns about crime. Some of the nation’s largest cities are experiencing crime waves in recent years, and new polling shows Americans are worried. Gallup released new polling Tuesday showing that more Americans are concerned about higher crime with Americans ranking it as the sixth largest problem facing the nation, behind other issues like “poor leadership” and inflation. 2023-05-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 421 crime rateretail theftviolent crimeChicagocrime ratestourist attacksfood desertWalmart closingseconomic impactDan McCalebCasey HarperCenter Squaresocial media https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444275/pennsylvania-fiscal-watchdogs-lead-national-pushback-on-new-mortgage-fees https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444275_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444275_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Fiscal Watchdogs Lead National Pushback on New Mortgage Fees Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity leads a coalition of state financial officials pushing back against new federal mortgage fees they call “unconscionable.” “This new policy makes it more expensive for people with good credit to buy houses – and that’s absurd,” she said. “Americans who have built a good credit score and saved enough to make a strong down payment should not be penalized and forced to pay more on their mortgage every single month.” 2023-05-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 396 Pennsylvaniamortgage feesfederal actionhome buyerscredit scoresStacey Garritycredit scoredown paymenthousing financereal estate marketinterest rates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444276/details-in-wisconsins-shared-revenue-plan-draw-rebukes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444276_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444276_video_v3.mp4 Details in Wisconsin's Shared Revenue Plan Draw Rebukes Shared revenue restrictions on Wisconsin local governments are drawing rebukes in financially troubled Milwaukee. Republicans on Tuesday released the details of their plan to send more money to local governments. State Sen. LaTonya Johnson, D-Milwaukee, said the state-imposed restrictions are too much. 2023-05-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 382 Wisconsin in Focusshared revenueLatanya JohnsonMilwaukeeWisconsinlocal governmentsales taxShared Revenue PlanState LegislatureRepublican PartyTaxpayersBenjamin YountState Senator Steve NassTony EversRobin Voss https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444277/wisconsin-attorney-general-abortion-challenge-will-take-a-while-to-play-out https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444277_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444277_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Attorney General: Abortion Challenge Will ‘Take a While to Play Out' Attorney General Josh Kaul argued against a motion to dismiss his challenge to the state’s century-old abortion law on Thursday. Kaul is suing the district attorneys in Sheboygan, Dane and Milwaukee counties – the only places where abortions in the state used to be performed – to block the enforcement of Wisconsin’s 1849 law that bans abortions in every case except to save a mother’s life. 2023-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 336 Josh Kaulabortion lawSupreme CourtRoe v WadeWisconsinabortion accesspro-choicepro-lifeWisconsin in FocusCenter Squareabortion debate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444278/what-happens-if-the-us-doesnt-raise-the-debt-ceiling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444278_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444278_video_v3.mp4 What Happens if the U.S. Doesn't Raise the Debt Ceiling? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the debates surrounding the debt ceiling and what happens if it isn't raised on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 604 debt ceilingUS Debtfederal debtinterest ratesmarket volatilitygovernment spendingeconomic consequencesUS Debt CeilingGovernment SpendingFinancial InstitutionsTreasury SecuritiesInflationOrphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday Economics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444279/what-spokanes-drug-possession-laws-could-look-like-without-state-blake-fix https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444279_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444279_video_v3.mp4 What Spokane’s Drug Possession Laws Could Look Like Without State Blake Fix "Criminalizing drug possession and use is an important step for the public health and safety of our community. We have a drug crisis that requires us to act locally," Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward told The Center Square just prior to Gov. Jay Inslee calling a special session of the Legislature. The topic of debate for the special session, dubbed the "Blake fix" because of the Washington Supreme Court decision that it addressed, was meant to head off the de-facto legalization of all drug possession in Washington state starting after the current law expires on June 30. 2023-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 257 SpokaneDrug PossessionBlake FixWashington StateNadine WoodwardJay InsleeState LegislatureCity CouncilSenate Bill 5536Drug Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444280/biden-administrations-controversial-rule-raising-fees-for-those-with-good-credit-goes-into-effect https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444280_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444280_video_v3.mp4 Biden Administration’s Controversial Rule Raising Fees for Those With Good Credit Goes Into Effect The latest in a series of new Biden administration rule changes that charge higher fees to certain home buyers with good credit and lower fees for buyers with worse credit went into effect this week despite pushback from Republicans and many financial experts. 2023-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 405 Biden Administrationhousing loanmortgagecredit scorefeesFHFAFannie MaeFreddie MacFinancial crisisHousing bubbleMortgage ratesFederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444281/foia-and-government-transparency-in-michigan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444281_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444281_video_v3.mp4 FOIA & Government Transparency in Michigan How hard is it to get public information out of government establishments in Michigan? Might be harder than you think. Join The Center Square's Scott McClallen and Tom Gantert on this episode of Michigan in Focus. 2023-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 600 Michigan in FocusFreedom of Information ActGovernment transparencypublic recordsFOIA requestsMichiganMichigan Attorney GeneralDana Nesselfinancial informationattorney feesTom CrawfordScott McLaughlanTom Ganthersalary requests https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444282/jury-convicts-all-four-defendants-of-bribery-related-charges-in-comed-4-trial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444282_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444282_video_v3.mp4 Jury Convicts All Four Defendants of Bribery-Related Charges in ComEd 4 Trial A federal jury on Tuesday convicted four top lobbyists and executives at a state-regulated utility in Illinois' highest-profile corruption case since former Gov. Rod Blagojevich was convicted 13 years ago. The jury convicted the defendants on all counts in the case in which prosecutors alleged former state lawmaker and lobbyist Michael McClain, former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore, former ComEd lobbyist John Hooker and former contract lobbyist Jay Doherty were involved in a multi-year scheme to gain longtime former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s support for legislation that would benefit the utility's bottom line. 2023-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 ComEd TrialComEd 4 trialMichael MadiganBribery ChargesPolitical CorruptionIllinois PoliticsIllinoisbribary trialwiretap recordingslobbyistEthics Reformlaw suitsillegal border crossingsUS Supreme CourtJB Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444283/pennsylvania-zoning-restrictions-price-many-out-of-homeownership https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444283_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444283_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Zoning Restrictions Price Many Out of Homeownership Onerous rules that restrict new housing and make it impossible to build starter houses or small apartment buildings drive up prices and push homeownership further out of reach, experts told Senate Republicans on Wednesday. As Pennsylvania faces a housing shortage, a return to abundance may require state-level zoning reforms – and limits on local control, they say. 2023-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 378 Pennsylvaniazoning restrictionshousing priceshomeownershippolicy committeePennsylvania zoningconstruction costsPennsylvania Association for RealtorsKristen SmithAnthony HannonGlenn Yoder https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444284/michigan-house-greenlights-permanent-cocktails-to-go https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444284_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444284_video_v3.mp4 Michigan House Greenlights Permanent Cocktails-To-Go The Michigan House of Representatives is in favor of legislation making cocktails-to-go permanent. In a 102-5 nod of approval, the legislation would eliminate a Jan. 1, 2026 sunset date of current law enacted in response to COVID-19 closures and impact on the economy. 2023-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 280 MichiganMichigan House of Representativescocktails-to-goCOVID-19legislationalcohol salesTom GantertScott McClallen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444285/washington-elections-bill-generates-more-distrust-in-the-system https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444285_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444285_video_v3.mp4 Washington Elections Bill ‘Generates More Distrust in the System’ A bill sent to Washington Gov. Jay Inslee for consideration would exempt various aspects of the election system from public records requests and centralize all local records requests with the Secretary of State's office. 2023-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 316 WashingtonElection BillSenate Bill 5459Brett DavisTJ MartinellWashington in FocusCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444286/what-the-feds-recent-decision-means-for-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444286_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444286_video_v3.mp4 What the Fed’s Recent Decision Means for the Economy Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the federal rule that will charge slightly higher fees to certain high credit home buyers on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-05-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 502 Federal Reserveinflationinterest rateUS economymonetary policyOrphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday Economicseconomic slowingfinancial conditionsinterest ratescore inflationfederal reserve https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444287/federal-rule-to-charge-higher-fees-to-home-buyers-with-better-credit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444287_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444287_video_v3.mp4 Federal Rule to Charge Higher Fees to Home Buyers With Better Credit Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the federal rule that will charge slightly higher fees to certain high credit home buyers on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 562 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguymortgage ratescredit scoreFannie MaeFreddie MacLoan level price adjustmentshome buyersmortgage ratemortgage feesloan level pricing adjustmentslower risk borrowers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444288/spokane-regional-homeless-population-up-36percent-from-2022-numbers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444288_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444288_video_v3.mp4 Spokane Regional Homeless Population up 36% From 2022 Numbers The 2023 point-in-time count numbers show a significant increase for individuals and families without a permanent abode in Spokane, though a large encampment had been drawing down at the time. According to the 2022 Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress released earlier this year, "homelessness in Washington state increased 10% overall from 2020 to 2022," and the Spokane Regional numbers over that same time period are a significant increase on that percentage. 2023-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 251 SpokaneHomeless populationPoint-in-time countHousing and Urban DevelopmentTimothy ShumanCamp HopeWashington stateUS Census BureauHomelessness FundingFederal Funds https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444289/bidens-labor-secretary-nominee-passes-committee-faces-senate-fight https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444289_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444289_video_v3.mp4 Biden’s Labor Secretary Nominee Passes Committee, Faces Senate Fight The U.S. Senate HELP Committee on Wednesday voted to send President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Department of Labor to the Senate for consideration. The lawmakers voted in favor of Julie Su, who served as deputy secretary for the Department of Justice under the Biden administration. 2023-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 359 Julie SuJoe BidenLabor SecretarySenate confirmationPRO Actcontract workersgig economyregulatory meansDemocratic PartyRepublican Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444290/biden-blasts-republicans-debt-ceiling-plan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444290_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444290_video_v3.mp4 Biden Blasts Republicans’ Debt Ceiling Plan President Joe Biden blasted the Republicans' recently unveiled spending plan to raise the debt limit and cut spending, calling it "a reckless attempt to extract extreme concessions as a condition for the United States simply paying the bills it has already incurred." The Biden administration’s Office of Management and Budget released the statement, making clear the president would veto the Republicans’ recently unveiled bill, "The Limit, Save, Grow Act." 2023-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 364 Debt ceilingJoe BidenRepublican planspending cutscongress billsbudgetRepublican partygovernment shutdownHouse Republicanspolitical debateelection year https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444291/south-king-county-cities-seek-unified-drug-enforcement-amidst-failed-blake-fix https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444291_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444291_video_v3.mp4 South King County Cities Seek Unified Drug Enforcement Amidst Failed ‘Blake Fix’ Cities throughout King County are seeking their own solutions to a potential lack of illicit drug possession laws in Washington state after the failure of Senate Bill 5536. Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus said she has begun talks with neighboring King County and Pierce County cities to enforce laws that have similar approaches. A common theme amongst King County cities is that they are prioritizing a treatment-forward approach to violators. However, that has a higher price tag. 2023-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 268 King Countydrug enforcementSenate Bill 5536Nancy Backusdrug possession https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444292/lawsuit-filed-against-washingtons-semi-automatic-rifle-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444292_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444292_video_v3.mp4 Lawsuit Filed Against Washington’s Semi-Automatic Rifle Ban A coalition of gun rights advocacy groups and individual citizens have filed a lawsuit against a new Washington state ban on firearms deemed “assault weapons” as soon as the legislation was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee. The complaint filed by the Firearms Policy Coalition and Second Amendment Foundation in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington argues that HB 1240’s ban on certain types of semi-automatic rifles, pistols and shotguns violates the Second and Fourteenth Amendment. 2023-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 416 Washington in Focussemi-automatic riflegun controlHouse Bill 1240Jay InsleeSecond Amendment FoundationFirearms CoalitionWashingtonfirearm purchasessemi-automatic rifle banconstitutionindividual rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444293/inflation-data-shows-slight-increase-of-consumer-prices-in-march https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444293_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444293_video_v3.mp4 Inflation Data Shows Slight Increase of Consumer Prices in March Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the most recent PCE inflation data and why The Fed cares so much emphasis on this data point on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 398 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyinflationPCE reportinflation datacore PCEFederal Reserveconsumer prices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444294/biden-announces-run-for-reelection https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444294_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444294_video_v3.mp4 Biden Announces Run For Reelection President Joe Biden announced early Tuesday that he is running for reelection. "Every generation has a moment where they have had to stand up for democracy. To stand up for their fundamental freedoms," Biden wrote on Twitter in his announcement. "I believe this is ours. That’s why I’m running for reelection as President of the United States. Join us. Let’s finish the job." 2023-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 529 Joe BidenBiden reelection2024 electionDonald TrumpKamala HarrisHunter Biden investigationpolitical pollsHunter Bidenpolitical scandal2020 ElectionCIAState DepartmentGavin NewsomJB PritzkerHillary Clinton https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444295/governor-pritzker-proposes-largest-spending-plan-in-illinois-history-at-dollar496-billion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444295_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444295_video_v3.mp4 Governor Pritzker Proposes Largest Spending Plan in Illinois History at $49.6 Billion In his first address before a full joint session of the General Assembly since before the pandemic, Gov. J.B. Pritzker presented his State of the State and budget address Wednesday. Included was a $49.6 billion budget proposal, an increase in spending by over $3 billion from last year’s budget. With the threat of a possible recession on the horizon, some are worried that Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed budget is trending toward future tax hikes. 2023-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisGovernor PritzkerIllinois budgetspending planstate budgettax increasespension debtCOVID-19 reliefstate spendingCenter SquarePublic SafetyFuel AssociationLegislative Audittax revenuepension problems https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444296/wisconsin-republican-lawmakers-prepare-shared-revenue-plan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444296_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444296_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Republican Lawmakers Prepare Shared Revenue Plan Top Republicans at the Wisconsin Capitol say they are working on a plan to send more state money to local governments across the state, but the city of Milwaukee this week added a bit of urgency to that work. On Monday, Milwaukee’s Steering and Rules Committee proposed cutting the city’s entire sixth police district to find the money to pay Milwaukee’s skyrocketing pension payment. 2023-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 594 WisconsinShared RevenueRepublican lawmakersLocal GovernmentMilwaukeeState Capitalrevenue plansales taxbudgetingpension liabilityWisconsin legislatureTony EversRobin Vos https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444297/michigan-school-district-sued-for-viewpoint-discrimination https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444297_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444297_video_v3.mp4 Michigan School District Sued for Viewpoint Discrimination Two Michigan students sued their school district for viewpoint discrimination after they were banned from wearing apparel implicitly critical of President Joe Biden. In February 2022, two Tri County Middle School students wore sweatshirts to school with the phrase “Let’s Go Brandon,” a political slogan critical of Biden with origins in a more profane chant. 2023-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 485 MichiganSchool Districtviewpoint discriminationLet's Go Brandonstudent rightsmiddle schoolfree speechPolitical speechschool districtsSupreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444298/pennsylvania-gambling-expansion-skill-games-supporters-tout-tax-revenue-veteran-support https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444298_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444298_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Gambling Expansion: Skill Games Supporters Tout Tax Revenue, Veteran Support Advocates of skill games rallied at the Pennsylvania Capitol on Tuesday in support of legislation that would regulate the industry, removing them from a legal gray area outside of the state's gambling law. Supporters emphasized the importance of skill games for Pennsylvania businesses and veterans groups, along with the potential tax revenues that would follow regulation. 2023-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 286 Pennsylvaniagambling expansionskill gamestax revenueveteran supportstate policeSenator Gene YawCole McNeeleyAnthony Hannon https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444299/state-says-accessing-45891-gotion-documents-will-cost-dollar16500 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444299_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444299_video_v3.mp4 State Says Accessing 45,891 Gotion Documents Will Cost $16,500 The Michigan Economic Development Corporation told The Center Square it would charge $16,537 for more than 45,000 pages of documents about the planned Gotion plant in Mecosta County. A Freedom of Information Act request from The Center Square fielded a response for 45,891 pages of possible related documents, which the MEDC estimated would take 406 hours to extract from its records. 2023-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 516 Freedom of Information ActMichigan Economic Development Corporationgovernment transparencyFOIA requestMecosta CountyMichiganbattery factoryenvironmental impactjobsGotionScott McLennanCOVID-19COVID testingBruce WalkerMichigan Department of Health https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444300/wisconsin-flat-tax-pitch-the-first-step https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444300_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444300_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Flat Tax Pitch ‘The First Step' Supporters of a flat tax in Wisconsin know it won’t happen this year, but that’s not stopping them. Dozens of Republican lawmakers, advocates, and business owners from across the state crowded a Senate hearing Tuesday to talk about the plan that would move Wisconsin from its current progressive income tax to a flat 3.25% income tax in three years. 2023-04-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 511 WisconsinFlat TaxTax ReformIncome TaxRepublican PartyWisconsin SurplusUnemployment ReformTony EversLabor Participation RateBenjamin YoutBruce WalkerGovernor EversChris Larson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444301/pennsylvania-committee-warned-of-lurking-taxpayer-cost-for-plugging-wells https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444301_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444301_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Committee Warned of Lurking Taxpayer Cost for Plugging Wells In a Monday hearing, the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee was warned of the lurking taxpayer cost for plugging orphaned and abandoned wells. While current policy caps bonds on conventional oil and gas wells at $2,500, the actual cost of plugging an abandoned one is much higher – $30,000 or more. 2023-04-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 313 Plugging WellsPennsylvaniaTaxpayer CostEnvironmental ProtectionEnergy CommitteeOrphaned WellsAbandoned WellsEnvironmental ResourcesAnthony HennenCole McNeeleyCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444302/where-are-all-the-banks-going https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444302_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444302_video_v3.mp4 Where Are All the Banks Going? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss why local banks are vital to local economies and why they are disappearing on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-04-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 392 bank declinecommunity banksFDIC insured bankseconomic downturnhome ownershipbusiness lendinglocal banksfinancial resourcesinternet accessfintechdebit cardChris KrugOrphe Divounguy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444303/why-do-mortgage-rates-continue-to-move-up https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444303_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444303_video_v3.mp4 Why Do Mortgage Rates Continue to Move Up? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss why mortgage rates are still ticking up despite no recent action from The Fed on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-04-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 585 mortgage ratesFederal Reserveinflationhome priceseconomic conditionsrefinance a homeCNBCcore CPIChris KrugOrphe Divounguy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444304/mcmorris-rodgers-pushes-for-federal-data-privacy-reform https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444304_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444304_video_v3.mp4 McMorris Rodgers Pushes for Federal Data Privacy Reform A Congressional hearing asking "Who's selling your data?" took place in the Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations, where Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers delivered her opening remarks calling for new laws to protect Americans from data brokers and stricter penalties for data breaches. 2023-04-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 458 Kathy McMorris RodgersFederal data privacyData brokersOnline privacyConsumer privacyInternet privacydata privacy reformlocation dataAmerican citizensfourth amendmentGDPRAmazonGoogleArtificial Intelligenceterms of service https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444305/house-republicans-pass-bill-banning-biological-males-from-competing-in-womens-sports https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444305_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444305_video_v3.mp4 House Republicans Pass Bill Banning Biological Males From Competing in Women’s Sports Republicans in the U.S. voted Thursday to pass the "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act," the latest salvo in the ongoing battle over transgender athletes. The legislation would ban schools that receive federal funding, which is nearly all schools, from allowing biological males to compete in sports designated for women and girls. 2023-04-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 351 House Republicansbiological maleswomen's sportstransgender sportsRiley GainestransgenderParental rightsNorth Carolina LegislatureAmerica in FocusPolitical gainCasey HarperDan McCalebWashington State LegislatureMinor's transitionLeah Thompson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444306/constitutional-amendment-redux-heads-back-to-pennsylvania-house-floor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444306_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444306_video_v3.mp4 Constitutional Amendment Redux Heads Back to Pennsylvania House Floor Pennsylvania lawmakers sent two identical constitutional amendments back to the chamber floor on Tuesday for future consideration. The do-over comes six weeks after the chamber referred the amendments back to the Judiciary Committee for a public hearing, in adherence to new policies adopted after a months-long gridlock provoked a review of operating rules. 2023-04-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 378 PennsylvaniaConstitutional AmendmentPennsylvania HouseGeneral AssemblyHouse Bill 1Legislative SessionGovernor WolfEmergency powersBallot VotingKristen SmithAnthony Hennen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444307/seattle-city-council-passes-originally-proposed-dollar10-late-fee-cap-on-rent https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444307_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444307_video_v3.mp4 Seattle City Council Passes Originally Proposed $10 Late Fee Cap on Rent The Seattle City Council has passed a $10 late-fee cap on rent with a 7-2 vote. Seattle now joins the nearby cities of Auburn and Burien in establishing a $10 late fee cap. Socialist City Councilmember Kshama Sawant sponsored Council Bill 120541. The bill cites that while many Seattle landlords do not charge punishing late fees, many do treat late fees as yet another opportunity to exploit their renters. 2023-04-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 386 Seattle City Councilrent caplate feehousing policySeattle landlordsaffordable housingRent controlAuburn WashingtonBurien WashingtonLandlordsSmall business communityWashington in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444308/mccarthy-lays-out-republican-debt-ceiling-plan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444308_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444308_video_v3.mp4 McCarthy Lays Out Republican Debt Ceiling Plan U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said Monday Republicans will vote to cut federal spending when it agrees to raise the debt ceiling, setting the stage for a pending political struggle over growing federal debt and what to do about it. 2023-04-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 361 debt ceilingfederal spendingKevin McCarthyJoe Bidenbudget deficitgovernment debtrepublican planspending cutsdefense spendingfinancial ruinJanet YellenWestern traditionfounder's concerns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444309/wisconsin-republican-leaders-not-embracing-latest-flat-tax-proposal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444309_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444309_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Republican Leaders Not Embracing Latest Flat Tax Proposal Another flat tax plan is all but dead at the Wisconsin Capitol. State Reps. John Macco, R-Ledgeview, and Rep. Jerry O’Connor, R-Fond du Lac, this week introduced legislation that would lower Wisconsin’s top three tax brackets to 4.5%, and make sure people in the state’s lowest tax bracket wouldn’t pay any income tax at all. 2023-04-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 438 Wisconsin in FocusFlat taxTax cutTax reformRepublican leadersState budgetUnemployment rateHome salesScott WalkerTony EversWisconsinWisconsin budgetRepublican https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444310/michigan-bills-would-make-driving-and-holding-or-using-a-cell-phone-a-violation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444310_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444310_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Bills Would Make Driving and Holding or Using a Cell Phone a Violation The state of Michigan Legislature has introduced three bills that would prohibit people from holding or using a mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle. House Bills 4250, 4251, 4252 were approved Wednesday by the Michigan House Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure Committee. The bills would next be voted on by the House and then, if passed, be sent to the Senate for a vote. 2023-04-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 563 Michigan Billscell phonedistracted drivingdriving lawmobile electronic deviceMichigandriving lawscell phone usetraffic violationsBruce WalkerTom Gantert https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444311/senate-committee-narrowly-approves-gotion-dollar175m-taxpayer-funded-transfer https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444311_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444311_video_v3.mp4 Senate Committee Narrowly Approves Gotion $175M Taxpayer-Funded Transfer On a narrow 10-9 vote, the Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday approved the transfer of $175 million of Michigan’s Strategic Outreach Attraction Reserve fund to the Gotion Inc. electric vehicle battery parts manufacturing facility in Mecosta County. Six Republican senators and three Democrat senators voted against the transfer. 2023-04-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 324 Gotion IncTaxpayer FundsMichigan in FocusBattery FactoryMichiganSenate Appropriations CommitteeStrategic Outreach Attraction Reserve fundBruce WalkerScott McLawenJohn MoolenaarPete HoekstraThe Center SquarenewsPoliticsCurrent Events https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444312/crime-and-punishment-prosecutions-after-the-2020-bellevue-riot https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444312_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444312_video_v3.mp4 Crime and Punishment: Prosecutions After the 2020 Bellevue Riot On May 31, 2020 more than a thousand individuals rioted in downtown Bellevue, with looters attacking stores at Bellevue Square, the Bellevue Connection, and Lincoln Square. The rioting prompted a civil emergency declaration by the city along with a 12-hour curfew. Afterwards, the Bellevue police department arrested 46 people and undertook a massive investigation into the incident that included sifting through 10,000 hours of video footage and the formation of a task force dedicated to the investigation. 2023-04-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 468 Bellevue Riot2020 Bellevue RiotCrimefelony casesKing CountyCrime and punishmentProsecutor's OfficeSeattleWashington in FocusBrett DavisTJ MartinellGeorge Floydcity officials https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444313/wisconsin-lawmakers-turn-focus-to-pot-on-420 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444313_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444313_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Lawmakers Turn Focus to Pot on 4/20 For the second year in a row, the Wisconsin Capitol became fixated on marijuana on the 20th of April. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Minority Leader Melissa Agard took two very different approaches to pot on Thursday. Vos told the Associated Press that there’s no support for a fully legal, recreational marijuana law in the state legislature. 2023-04-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 318 MarijuanaLegalizationCannabisRobin VossMelissa AgardWisconsinMadisonState LegislatureCenter SquareBruce WalkerBenjamin YountWisconsin in FocusGreat Lakes Regional Editor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444314/the-fed-is-not-trying-to-kill-the-labor-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444314_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444314_video_v3.mp4 The Fed Is Not Trying to Kill the Labor Market Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss comments made by Senator Elizabeth Warren directed at Fed Chairman Jerome Powell on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-04-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 480 Jerome PowellElizabeth WarrenFederal Reservelabor marketinflationwage growthproductivity growthunemployment rateCore CPIOrophe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday EconomicsFranklin News Foundationlabor forcejob force https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444315/chicago-mayor-elects-spending-rhetoric-raises-red-flag-for-downstate-lawmakers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444315_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444315_video_v3.mp4 Chicago Mayor-Elect’s Spending Rhetoric Raises Red Flag for Downstate Lawmakers Some downstate Illinois lawmakers are voicing concerns over Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson’s proposed spending spree. Johnson told lawmakers they must commit to working together if both the city and state are to succeed. He said his time at the statehouse is about building a better, stronger and safer Chicago by establishing a strong foundation for collaboration. The Illinois Supreme Court has denied a motion to disqualify two justices from hearing a challenge to the state's new gun ban over perceived conflicts of interest. The two justices also declined to recuse themselves. 2023-04-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Brandon JohnsonIllinoisIllinois General AssemblyGun ControlIllinois Supreme Courtgun banPolitical NewsRepublican policiesState Representative Blaine Wilhourcrime in Chicagogovernor J.B. Pritzkermayor Lori LightfootJudicial EthicsRecusalIllinois in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444316/enormous-dems-reintroduce-green-new-deal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444316_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444316_video_v3.mp4 ‘Enormous’: Dems Reintroduce Green New Deal A group of liberal Democrats reintroduced the Green New Deal Thursday, the controversial environmental legislation that experts say would spike energy costs in the U.S. and cost taxpayers tens of trillions of dollars. Advocates, though, argue the changes are needed to prevent worsening climate change and get ahead of an inevitable renewable energy transition. 2023-04-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 507 Green New DealClimate Change InitiativesAlexandria Ocasio-CortezRenewable EnergyEconomic JusticeEnvironmental issuesSolar EnergyWind FarmsJoe BidenElectric VehicleUnion JobsAir Force https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444317/new-taxes-eyed-as-fix-for-pennsylvanias-mass-transits-financial-dilemma https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444317_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444317_video_v3.mp4 New Taxes Eyed as Fix for Pennsylvania's Mass Transit’s Financial Dilemma Mass transit in Pennsylvania nears a financial crossroads in the coming year, and either way, residents will pay the price. After federal pandemic aid ends in 2024, SEPTA – one of the nation's largest public transportation systems that serves Philadelphia and its nearby suburbs – will face a $240 million deficit, leaving no option but to raise fares and cut services. 2023-04-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 449 mass transitPennsylvaniafundingridershipfederal aidPhiladelphiaPittsburghSEPTAlegislatureLeslie RichardsBen Waxman https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444318/advocates-in-pennsylvania-say-medicated-treatment-overlooked-for-overdose-prevention https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444318_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444318_video_v3.mp4 Advocates in Pennsylvania Say Medicated Treatment Overlooked for Overdose Prevention Advocates say medication-assisted treatment best prevents overdoses, but awareness and support still lag. The situation means residents dealing with substance abuse disorders can’t access a “crucial” tool for recovery, said Fred Way, founder and executive director of the Pennsylvania Alliance of Recovery Residences. More than 5,300 people in Pennsylvania died from an overdose in 2021 – the third highest rate in the nation, as The Center Square previously reported. 2023-04-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 321 Pennsylvaniaopiod addictionoverdose preventionmedicated treatmentCenter SquarePennsylvania Alliancerecovery residencesmethadoneAnthony HennenKristen SmithOverdose PreventionPennsylvania in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444319/why-we-do-not-want-prices-to-fall https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444319_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444319_video_v3.mp4 Why We Do Not Want Prices to Fall Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss why we do not want prices to drop and the economic factors that lead to deflation on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-04-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 440 deflationinflationprice declineseconomic growthunemploymentconsumer price indexpurchasing powerhousehold incomeOrphe DivounguyChris Krugwage declineseconomic activityEveryday Economics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444320/home-builder-confidence-up-for-4th-straight-month https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444320_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444320_video_v3.mp4 Home Builder Confidence up for 4th Straight Month Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the home builder confidence which is up for the fourth straight month on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-04-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 471 home buildinghousing marketmortgage ratesnew constructionChris KrugOrphe Divounguyspring seasonEveryday Economicsnew listingsexisting homeownerssingle family homesmulti-family units https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444321/what-you-need-to-know-about-credit-scores-and-credit-cards https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444321_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444321_video_v3.mp4 What You Need to Know About Credit Scores & Credit Cards Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss where credit scores come from, how to improve the score, and why some people struggle to establish good credit on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 547 credit scorecredit scorescredit cardseconomic literacyfinancial literacyOrphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday Economicscredit monitoringpaying crediteconomic worldairline miles https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444322/republican-senator-exploring-run-for-president https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444322_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444322_video_v3.mp4 Republican Senator Exploring Run for President U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., announced Wednesday that he is launching an exploratory committee in a potential run for president in 2024. “I will never back down in defense of the conservative values that make America exceptional,” Scott said in his announcement on Twitter. “That's why I'm announcing my exploratory committee for President of the United States. This fight is personal. I want every American to have the same opportunities I had.” 2023-04-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 308 2024 electionTim ScottRepublican partyDonald TrumpRon DeSantisNikki Haleypolitical raceRepublican SenatorPresidential RunAmerica in Focuscancel culture https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444323/downtown-seattle-ambassadors-renewal-would-cost-dollar18-million-in-property-taxes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444323_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444323_video_v3.mp4 Downtown Seattle ‘Ambassadors’ Renewal Would Cost $18 Million in Property Taxes The Metropolitan Improvement District is set to sunset on June 30, but Seattle City Councilmember Sarah Nelson is proposing a 10-year renewal that would collect nearly $3 million more from downtown property owners. The district is managed by the Downtown Seattle Association, with employees, also known as “ambassadors” tasked with services such as daily cleaning of downtown streets and sidewalks. 2023-04-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 277 Downtown Seattle AssociationSeattleProperty TaxesSarah NelsonSpencer PauleyMetropolitan Improvement DistrictSeattle City CouncilAmbassadors ProgramDowntown SeattleHomeless OutreachNarcan ServicesCity Services https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444324/developers-seek-dollar123m-from-taxpayers-for-grand-rapids-project https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444324_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444324_video_v3.mp4 Developers Seek $123M From Taxpayers for Grand Rapids Project Developers want taxpayers to pony up to 82% of the cost of a proposed mixed-use facility in Grand Rapids called Factory Yards, located at Godfrey Avenue SW south of Market Avenue SW. The project could qualify for $103 million in Transformational Brownfield Credits and $20 million in traditional brownfield credits out of the estimated $150 million total development cost for the project, which would involve renovating existing buildings and constructing new buildings over about 15.5 acres. 2023-04-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 483 Grand RapidsMixed-use FacilityTaxpayer MoneyBrownfield ReclamationBen SmithTerra Novas CapitalGoshen projectjob creationPete Hoekstranational securityforeign agents https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444325/food-insecurity-still-challenging-college-students-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444325_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444325_video_v3.mp4 Food Insecurity Still Challenging College Students in Pennsylvania Research shows more than a third of college students drop out of school because they can’t afford food and don’t qualify for – or even know about – public assistance, leaving them stuck in a hunger “gap” that elected officials want to fill. State Rep. Abigail Salisbury, D-Braddock, told the Department of Human Services on Tuesday she hopes the governor’s administration will support policies that keep low-income college students fed – just as it does for public school children. 2023-04-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 322 food insecuritycollege studentsPennsylvaniaHigher EducationKristen SmithAnthony Hinnenstate funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444326/50-state-report-gop-led-states-are-in-best-economic-condition https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444326_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444326_video_v3.mp4 50-State Report: GOP-Led States Are in Best Economic Condition A new report ranks all 50 states from best to worst for economic conditions, showing which states have improved, and worsened, in creating an economic climate where businesses want to invest. The American Legislative Exchange Council released the state analysis, which ranks Utah as the number one state, North Carolina as second, and Arizona as third. Idaho and Oklahoma fill out the top five spots, ranking fourth and fifth, respectively. 2023-04-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 345 American Legislative Exchange Councileconomic conditionseconomic outlookUtahNorth CarolinaArizonatax policybusiness regulationpopulation growthrich statespoor statesnational debtinflationFederal Reserveinterest rates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444327/waukesha-legislator-pushing-for-concealed-carry-in-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444327_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444327_video_v3.mp4 Waukesha Legislator Pushing for Concealed Carry in Schools There is a plan at the Wisconsin Capitol that would allow teachers and school workers to carry a gun inside a school. State Rep. Scott Allen, R-Waukesha, is circulating the legislation for co-sponsors this week. Allen said the idea is to allow local school boards to set their own rules about guns in school. 2023-04-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 442 Wisconsinconcealed carryschool safetygun controlScott Allenschool shootingsLegislatorgun violenceWisconsin in FocusGovernor of Wisconsingun-free zone https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444328/washington-bill-allowing-government-to-hide-your-kid-from-you-clears-house https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444328_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444328_video_v3.mp4 Washington Bill Allowing Government to ‘Hide Your Kid From You’ Clears House The Washington House has passed a bill allowing shelters to keep runaway juveniles from their parents to get an abortion and/or gender surgeries that include removing a girl's breasts or uterus. Although framed by proponents as a bill to protect youth suffering from abuse, SB 5599 only stipulates that the minors be "seeking or receiving protected health care services" for a homeless shelter or "host home" to avoid informing the parents or legal guardians, as otherwise required by state law. 2023-04-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 560 Washington BillSenate Bill 5599child runawaygender surgeryparental rightsgender affirming careWashington statechild abusemedical recordsHouse Bill 1469legal definitionCole McNeelyTJ Martinell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444329/questionable-covid-relief-spending-allegations-pile-up https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444329_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444329_video_v3.mp4 Questionable COVID-Relief Spending Allegations Pile Up Lawmakers are outraged after reports that federal COVID-relief tax dollars may have gone to wealthy hospitals while avoiding helping out poor hospitals in recovering from the pandemic. Republican members of Congress have raised this very question, asking why $17 billion of COVID-19 relief funds was used by hospitals with profits topping more than $53 billion, “while $35 billion went to hospitals that reported a loss of almost $130 billion.” 2023-04-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 407 COVID-19 relieffederal spendingDan McCalebCasey HarperCenter Squarefraudgovernment incompetencehospital spendingCOVID-relief fundsstimulus checksPaycheck Protection Programcritical race theoryequitydiversity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444330/pennsylvania-official-outdoor-recreation-potential-bigger-than-gas https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444330_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444330_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Official: Outdoor Recreation Potential ‘Bigger’ Than Gas Though one state agency has refused to greenlight natural gas development on its lands, another one has — and reaped a significant windfall from doing so. The Pennsylvania Game Commission – since approving natural gas development a dozen years ago on just one-eighth of the 1.6 million acres it manages – has collected nearly $900 million in revenue to support infrastructure upgrades, land preservation and outdoor recreation. 2023-04-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 476 Pennsylvaniaoutdoor recreationnatural gasPennsylvania Game CommissionPA DCNRrevenue boomtimberingresource extractionKristen SmithAnthony HennenCenter SquareDCNRCindy Dunn https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444331/wisconsin-senator-stroebel-families-that-can-should-pay-for-school-lunches https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444331_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444331_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Senator Stroebel: Families That Can, Should Pay for School Lunches The push for a universal free school lunch program in Wisconsin is running into opposition at the State Capitol. Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction on Monday shared the testimony it plans to deliver to the legislature’s budget-writing Joint Finance Committee about its Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids initiative. 2023-04-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 484 Wisconsin in FocusDuey Stroebelschool lunchesstate governmentDPIbudget hearingsfree school luncheslunch programsWisconsinDewey StrobelCenter Squareschool budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444332/federal-judge-weighs-challenge-to-illinois-gun-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444332_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444332_video_v3.mp4 Federal Judge Weighs Challenge to Illinois Gun Ban After hours of oral arguments Wednesday, a federal judge now has the case challenging Illinois’ gun ban with a ruling on a preliminary injunction expected in the weeks ahead. Plaintiffs say they are confident they’ll get the law overturned. A new report on U.S. state’s economic outlook paints a bleak picture for Illinois. Former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore is expected to take the stand as part of her own defense as early as Thursday as the federal corruption probe targeting her and three other defendants continues to unfold. 2023-04-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinois gun banGun BanFederal JudgeSecond Amendmentgun controlIllinoisSupreme Courtassault weaponJB Pritzkerprogressive taxIllinois Constitutioneconomic outlookDemocratic conventionStephen McGlynnTodd Vandermyde https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444333/report-michigan-needs-dollar45b-annually-for-education https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444333_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444333_video_v3.mp4 Report: Michigan Needs $4.5B Annually for Education A new report from the Education Law Center and the Michigan Education Association says Michigan needs $4.5 billion annually so students can achieve state academic standards. School funding adequacy refers to the funding necessary to provide students with reasonable opportunities to achieve state standards. 2023-04-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 346 Michigan educationschool fundingpublic schoolsEducation Law CenterMichigan Education AssociationGretchen WhitmereducationCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444334/high-rates-and-high-prices-what-is-going-on-in-the-housing-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444334_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444334_video_v3.mp4 High Rates & High Prices: What Is Going On in the Housing Market? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss how interest rates hikes have impacted the housing market and why house prices aren't budging as much as some pundits claimed they would on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-04-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 484 housing markethousing pricesmortgage ratesreal estate marketOrphe DivounguyChris Krugprice declineshome equitynew constructionRaleigh North Carolina https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444335/critics-claim-epa-new-emission-standards-will-end-gasoline-vehicles https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444335_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444335_video_v3.mp4 Critics Claim EPA New Emission Standards Will End Gasoline Vehicles The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced new proposed federal vehicle emissions standards critics claim will “effectively ban gasoline and diesel vehicles” while making the U.S. dependent on China. The EPA proposal of light and heavy-duty vehicle greenhouse gas emission standards is for model years 2027-2032. The EPA projects that its proposal could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 56% by 2032 and help increase electric vehicle light-duty sales by 67% by 2032. 2023-04-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 448 Joe BidenEPA regulationsEV carElectric vehiclesFuel economyEmission standardsTom GantertScott McClallenMichiganEnvironmental Protection AgencyAir quality https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444336/wisconsin-budget-hearings-see-steady-streams-of-people-asking-for-more https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444336_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444336_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Budget Hearings See Steady Streams of People Asking For More There’s clearly a theme at Wisconsin’s traveling budget hearings: People want more money. The legislature’s budget-writing Joint Finance Committee held its third public budget hearing on Wednesday in the Wisconsin Dells, and once again people lined up for hours to ask lawmakers for more for their communities. 2023-04-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 340 Wisconsin budgetWisconsin governmentBudget hearingsJoint Finance CommitteeBruce WalkerBenjamin Yountbudget surplusWisconsinTony Evers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444337/pennsylvania-looks-to-bring-skill-games-under-gambling-regulation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444337_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444337_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Looks to Bring Skill Games Under Gambling Regulation More oversight for the gambling industry could be coming to Pennsylvania, this time focused on skill games. A proposed regulation would centralize a monitoring and control system and create a tax structure that could bring in hundreds of millions of dollars to state coffers, advocates say. Skill games look like slot machines, but are games of skill where gamblers can affect the outcome, as opposed to games of chance like slot machines. They aren’t subject to the commonwealth’s gambling law nor taxes. 2023-04-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 355 Pennsylvaniaskill gamestaxationstate legislationgaming regulationSenator Gene Yawlegal gamblingSkill GamesGambling RegulationPolice RaidsLegal StatusTax Law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444338/march-jobs-report-as-good-as-it-gets https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444338_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444338_video_v3.mp4 March Jobs Report: As Good as It Gets Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the March jobs report on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-04-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 324 March jobs reportlabor marketunemployment rateeconomic analysisChris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday Economicslabor statisticscore CPI https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444339/us-march-consumer-price-index-shows-slowing-inflation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444339_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444339_video_v3.mp4 U.S. March Consumer Price Index Shows Slowing Inflation Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss March CPI (Consumer Price Index) for the US economy which on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-04-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 392 Consumer Price IndexInflation rateHeadline inflationslowing inflationOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFederal ReserveConsumer pricesEconomic analysisEnergy indexfuel pricesgrocery pricesfood costsRate hikeAmerica Stockin https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444340/gas-prices-steadily-rise-biden-takes-fire https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444340_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444340_video_v3.mp4 Gas Prices Steadily Rise, Biden Takes Fire Gas prices continue to rise this week in the U.S., hitting the highest level in months. Now, the concerns and political ramifications for the Biden administration are starting to rise as well. "Gas prices are rising," said economist Stephen Moore. "Joe Biden is doing nothing except push a crazy green agenda that will make prices even higher. "If America went back to Trump's energy policies, we'd be producing 2 million barrels more a day." 2023-04-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 389 gas pricesJoe Bidenenergy policyinflationoilOPEC Plusdomestic drillingmidterm electiongasolinepetroleum reserveOil and GasKeystone PipelineDrilling LeasesRenewable Fuel SourcesEnergy Policies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444341/gone-in-60-seconds-division-over-theft-in-catalytic-converter-theft-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444341_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444341_video_v3.mp4 Gone in 60 Seconds: Division Over ‘Theft’ in Catalytic Converter Theft Bill A Washington Senate bill aims to crack down on rampant catalytic converter thefts that have put the state worst in the nation. However, Senate Bill 5740 sponsored by Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, has left industry and law enforcement groups divided over the bill’s provisions that underscore the ease with which the thefts can occur and difficulty in tracking down stolen car parts. 2023-04-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 301 catalytic convertercatalytic converter theftSenate Bill 5740Jeff WilsonWashington Senatetheftauto theftWashington statelegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444342/detroit-plans-dollar45-million-for-digital-equity https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444342_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444342_video_v3.mp4 Detroit Plans $45 Million for Digital Equity The city of Detroit plans to spend $45 million of one-time money to bridge the digital divide in the Motor City while employing more residents in technology work through training, internship, and certification. Within her first 45 days at work, Christine Burkette, Detroit's new digital equity director, plans to use data-driven numbers and community engagement to connect many of the 635,000 Detroiters to affordable internet access by 2026 when federal American Rescue Plan funds must be depleted. 2023-04-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 219 Detroitdigital equitydigital divideChristine BurketteAmerican Rescue Plantech jobsinternet access https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444343/penndots-local-accountability-questioned https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444343_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444343_video_v3.mp4 PennDOT’s Local Accountability Questioned Local officials have long complained of PennDOT ignoring their concerns. Now, a state lawmaker wants to create a database to track how quickly the Department of Transportation responds to municipal leaders, and how – or if – they resolved the problem. 2023-04-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 303 PennDOTPennsylvaniaState Rep PropesKristen SmithAnthony HennenState AgencyLocal OfficialsDepartment of TransportationMunicipal LeadersDatabase TrackingAccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444344/protasiewicz-wins-wisconsin-supreme-court-race-in-landslide https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444344_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444344_video_v3.mp4 Protasiewicz Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Race in Landslide Liberals have won another landslide statewide election in Wisconsin, pushing judge Janet Protasiewicz on to the state Supreme Court. Protasiewicz won the closely watched and massively expensive race for Supreme Court by nearly 11 points Tuesday. She got 55% of the vote, compared to conservative former Justice Dan Kelly’s 44%. 2023-04-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 387 WisconsinJanet ProtasiewiczWisconsin Supreme CourtDaniel Kellyabortionvoter turnoutDan KnodlAlberto Darlingbail systemwelfarevotersconservative ideas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444345/feds-create-race-gender-speech-codes-for-scientists-to-direct-report-language https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444345_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444345_video_v3.mp4 Feds Create Race, Gender Speech Codes for Scientists to Direct Report Language The National Institute of Standards and Technology, a federal and science technology office, has made race and gender speech codes for its scientists a top priority. The guidance, for example, tells federal employees not to use the words "blacklist" or "whitelist" because of the racial connotations and also cautions against "using terms that assign a gender to inanimate objects, such as male/female connectors." 2023-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 365 speech codesgendercritical race theoryfederal governmentNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyCRTGovernment FundingCenter SquareCasey HarperDan McCalebAmerica in FocusChinaNational DefenseDefend TaiwanStinger Missiles https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444346/twenty-six-seattle-city-employees-made-over-dollar200000-in-overtime-last-year https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444346_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444346_video_v3.mp4 Twenty-Six Seattle City Employees Made Over $200,000 in Overtime Last Year There were 26 Seattle City employees that made over $200,000 in overtime pay in 2022. Out of the 26 employees, there were 17 Seattle City Light employees who made over $200,000 in overtime pay. That is the most out of any Seattle department. 2023-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 215 seattle city lightovertime payseattleking countybudgetelectrical servicesfirefighterjob compensationSpencer PauleyJeremy Lot https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444347/train-derailment-one-of-many-environmental-disasters-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444347_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444347_video_v3.mp4 Train Derailment One of Many Environmental Disasters in Pennsylvania The train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio was just the latest of a number of environmental disasters to hit Pennsylvania. Disasters, leaks, and pollution have damaged the natural landscape across the commonwealth, and Pennsylvania residents pay for the consequences through their health and tax dollars. 2023-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 322 Pennsylvania in FocusEast PalestineTrain DerailmentEnvironmental disasterWater contaminationPennsylvania environmentCenter SquareCoal minesgas wellsPFASAnthony HennenKristen Smithenvironmental watchdogsubscribe https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444348/pritzkers-campaign-donations-grounds-for-justices-recusal-in-challenge-to-illinois-gun-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444348_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444348_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker’s Campaign Donations Grounds for Justices’ Recusal in Challenge to Illinois’ Gun Ban Because of “unreasonably large campaign contributions” to then-candidates and now sitting justices on the Illinois Supreme Court from lead defendants in the case challenging the state’s gun ban, plaintiffs are seeking two judges recusal. The state of Illinois has been given an extension to the deadline it has to file an appeal of a circuit court’s ruling in a case over when the state can suspend someone’s Firearm Owner ID Card. The Illinois Freedom Caucus is calling for an ethics investigation into what one member called “shenanigans.” 2023-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 J.B. PritzkerIllinois Gun BanSecond Amendmentgun controlcampaign donationsIllinois Supreme Courtjustice recusalEthical InvestigationIllinois in FocusState Ethicsgun banethical investigationsBrad HalbrookDemocratState Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444349/big-rapids-residents-protest-gotion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444349_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444349_video_v3.mp4 Big Rapids Residents Protest Gotion Big Rapids’ residents were undeterred after Gotion changed a town hall style meeting to online. Instead, protestors took to the streets in front of the Ferris State University building where the meeting was to take place, showing opposition to the proposed electric vehicle battery plant the company with Chinese ties plans to build. 2023-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 300 Gretchen WhitmerBig RapidsGotionMecosta Countyproperty taxelectric vehicle batteryMichigan Strategic Fundtaxpayer fundingChinese Communist PartyPete Hoekstra https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444350/university-president-frames-5percent-tuition-hike-as-part-of-war-for-talent https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444350_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444350_video_v3.mp4 University President Frames 5% Tuition Hike as Part of ‘War for Talent' The president at the University of Wisconsin is defending the school’s recent 5% tuition hike as necessary to win the “war for talent.” President Jay Rothman told a crowd at the Rotary Club of Milwaukee’s meeting on Tuesday that raising tuition will help get students the tools they need for new careers. 2023-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 564 University of Wisconsintuition hikeJay Rothmanhigher educationtuition costscollege affordabilityfinancial aidstudent loansout-of-state studentsteacher pay raiseBruce WalkerBenjamin YoungGovernor WalkerMidwest universities https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444351/brics-nations-moving-away-from-us-dollar https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444351_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444351_video_v3.mp4 BRICS Nations Moving Away From U.S. Dollar Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the BRICS nations moving away from using the U.S. dollar and how it impacts the U.S. economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 354 BRICS nationsUS dollarpetrodollardebt ceilingUS debtdefaultingOrphe DivounguyChris Krugoil salesEveryday Economicssafe investment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444352/bill-that-would-levy-excess-compensation-tax-on-hospitals-introduced-in-washington-senate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444352_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444352_video_v3.mp4 Bill That Would Levy ‘Excess Compensation Tax’ on Hospitals Introduced in Washington Senate Two Washington State Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation this week that would fund access to health care by imposing an income tax on the annual pay of certain highly compensated hospital employees. 2023-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 245 Washington State SenateExcise TaxHealth CareLegislative NewsCapital Gains TaxChristine RolfesEmily RandallState Supreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444353/report-governor-evers-building-plan-includes-dollar62-million-in-pork-barrel-projects https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444353_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444353_video_v3.mp4 Report: Governor Evers Building Plan Includes $62 Million in ‘Pork Barrel’ Projects Most of Gov. Tony Evers’ building plan is earmarked for the University of Wisconsin System, but a new report says there are also millions of dollars dedicated to non-state agency “pork-barrel” projects. 2023-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 552 Tony EversWisconsinbuilding planUniversity of WisconsinBudgetTaxationGovernor EversWisconsin building planNon-state agencyState GovernmentJoint Finance CommitteeCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444354/trump-blasts-prosecutor-president-biden-after-his-arraignment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444354_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444354_video_v3.mp4 Trump Blasts Prosecutor, President Biden After His Arraignment President Donald Trump called the charges against him unprecedented election interference in a speech Tuesday night from his Mar-a-Lago home, just hours after pleading not guilty to nearly three dozen felony charges during his arraignment in New York City. 2023-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 395 Donald TrumpJoe BidenAlvin BraggArraignmentCriminal Case2024 electionhush money paymentsStormy Danielspolitical motivationsNew YorkPresidential CampaignUS HouseUS Senatefalsifying business records https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444355/pennsylvania-budget-talks-halftime-spend-money-to-make-money https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444355_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444355_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Budget Talks Halftime: Spend Money to Make Money Halfway through the state’s annual budget talks, the governor’s administration appears unified around a single strategy: spend money to make money. 2023-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 308 Pennsylvania budgetGovernor Shapirobudget talksChris SmithPennsylvania politicsPennsylvania in Focusstate budgetPennsylvania government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444356/supreme-court-to-hear-home-equity-theft-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444356_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444356_video_v3.mp4 Supreme Court to Hear ‘Home Equity Theft’ Case The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments later this month in a case determining whether government has the right to keep all the proceeds from foreclosed properties. 2023-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 383 Tyler vs Hennepinhome equity theftSupreme CourtProperty taxTax foreclosureMichiganCenter Squareproperty taxamicus briefsMichigan Association of Counties https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444357/why-are-certain-cities-thriving-economically-right-now https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444357_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444357_video_v3.mp4 Why Are Certain Cities Thriving Economically Right Now? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the U.S. cities that are seeing growth in jobs on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-04-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 410 Chris KrugEveryday EconomicsOrphe Divounguycity growtheconomic prosperitythriving citieswork from homepandemic movingeconomic trendshousing trendswhite-collar workers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444358/economic-and-financial-crash-coming https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444358_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444358_video_v3.mp4 Economic & Financial Crash Coming? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the idea that the U.S. economy might be in a 'doom loop' that could lead to an economic crash on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-04-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 533 economic crashfinancial crashinflationFederal Reserveinterest ratesOPECoil productionEveryday EconomicsChris CrogOrphe DivounguyNouriel Roubiniinflation ratessupply shocksNourriel Roubini https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444359/optimism-about-the-us-economy-is-fading https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444359_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444359_video_v3.mp4 Optimism About the U.S. Economy Is Fading Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss recent data releases and supply shocks that reduce the likelihood of a 'soft landing' on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-04-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 354 US economyinflationFederal Reserveinterest ratessupply shocksgeopolitical tensionsU.S. EconomyInterest RatesInflationHard LandingEveryday EconomicsOrphe DivounguyChris Krug https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444360/taxpayer-funded-censorship-campaign-under-fire-at-congressional-hearing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444360_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444360_video_v3.mp4 ‘Taxpayer-Funded Censorship Campaign’ Under Fire at Congressional Hearing The Biden administration's collusion with social media companies and others to censor speech related to COVID-19, election integrity and other issues "was far more pervasive and destructive" than initially thought, a key witness and sitting U.S. senator testified at a Thursday Congressional hearing. Republicans on the subcommittee called it "the largest speech censorship operation in recent history." “Their censorship has extended to critical topics like how best to respond to COVID-19 and even to elections themselves,” said Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, who leads the relevant subcommittee. 2023-04-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 369 government censorshipBiden administrationTwitter filesElon Musksocial mediaelection integrityCOVID-19America in FocusDan McCalebCasey HarperFuture of FreedomScott BertramPolitical PodcastsConservativeLibertarian https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444361/bill-making-drug-possession-a-misdemeanor-passes-out-of-house-executive-session https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444361_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444361_video_v3.mp4 Bill Making Drug Possession a Misdemeanor Passes Out of House Executive Session A Washington State House of Representatives committee gave a do-pass recommendation on a 6-3 vote during executive session to an amended version of legislation that would reclassify possession of a controlled substance as a misdemeanor rather than a gross misdemeanor. A misdemeanor is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000, while the maximum punishment for a gross misdemeanor is 364 days in jail and a fine of up to $5,000. 2023-04-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 272 Washington Statedrug possessionmisdemeanorBlake decisionHouse of Representativeslegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444362/proposed-disease-funding-cuts-used-as-budget-balancing-tactic https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444362_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444362_video_v3.mp4 Proposed Disease Funding Cuts Used as Budget Balancing Tactic Proposed cuts to Pennsylvania’s support for several chronic diseases may not be all that they seem, budget records show. The Department of Health faced criticism Tuesday during a hearing with the House Appropriations Committee over a proposed 40% funding reduction for programs that serve ALS patients and their families. The department historically earmarks millions in support of diseases that include AIDS, ALS, sickle cell anemia, hemophilia, Lyme disease, cystic fibrosis and leukemia, among others. Last year, the state spent more than $16 million supporting programs for these conditions. 2023-04-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 332 Pennsylvania in FocusPennsylvania politicsstate budgetdisease fundingALSleukemiasickle cell diseasechronic conditionsHouse Appropriations CommitteePolitical PodcastConservative MovementLibertarian MovementIntellectual Conversations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444363/death-of-our-justice-system-critics-object-to-wa-bill-on-clemency-and-pardons https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444363_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444363_video_v3.mp4 ‘Death of Our Justice System’: Critics Object to WA Bill on Clemency and Pardons Washington is among 14 states that doesn’t have a parole system for releasing convicted felons prior to the end of their sentence. Under House Bill 1189 sponsored by Rep. David Hackney, D-Tukwila, that authority to commute sentences would still remain in the hands of the governor, though it would reshape the Clemency and Pardons Board, or CPB, in an effort to make the process more “equitable." Some critics say that will result in violent felons being released early and further erode public safety, with Rep. Jenny Graham, R-Spokane, telling colleagues on the House floor on March 4 that "this could very easily be the death of our justice system." 2023-04-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 260 WashingtonClemency and Pardons BoardDavid HackneyJenny GrahamHouse Bill 1189criminal justiceearly releasefelonspublic safetyparole systemcrimeconvictedWashington state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444364/protesters-push-april-5-gotion-meeting-to-online-only https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444364_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444364_video_v3.mp4 Protesters Push April 5 Gotion Meeting to Online Only An April 5 meeting to discuss a planned Gotion electric vehicle battery plant with $1.1 billion of backing in Mecosta County has been moved online, allegedly because of planned protests and possible threats of violence. Green Township Supervisor Jim Chapman told The Center Square in an email: “Yes it is a go, virtual only because of the huge numbers of protestors that intended to overrun us. Also we received threats of violence that we felt might be credible. A link to the panel will be on our webpage next week along with a link to the questions submitted.” 2023-04-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 279 GotionElectric Vehicle Battery PlantMecosta CountyJim ChapmanGreen Township https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444365/senator-marco-rubio-woke-activists-are-hollowing-out-our-military https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444365_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444365_video_v3.mp4 Senator Marco Rubio: ‘Woke Activists’ Are Hollowing Out Our Military U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio blasted the Pentagon’s increasingly leftward bent as it struggles to keep up with national security interests. “The United States military is the greatest fighting force in the world, but woke activists in the Biden Administration are undermining military readiness, cohesion, and purpose,” Rubio, R-Fla., told The Center Square. “We cannot allow these left-wing crazies to hollow out our military. The world is an increasingly dangerous place and America’s security requires a strong military capable of deterring – and if need be, defending – our nation.” 2023-04-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 412 Marco Rubiomilitary readinessPentagon DEI unitwoke activistsJoe BidenUkraine warpolitical issuesCenter Square NewsDan McCalebCasey HarperFox News ReportAmerica in FocusFreedom PodcastScott BertramAmericas Talking.com https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444366/seattle-police-lose-officers-despite-new-dollar5-million-recruitment-retention-plan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444366_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444366_video_v3.mp4 Seattle Police Lose Officers Despite New $5 Million Recruitment, Retention Plan The Seattle Police Department is seeing small improvements in its recruitment compared to last year, but there is still a net loss of officers so far in 2023. From the beginning of 2023 through March 16, Seattle Police have hired 19 officers, which is nine more than last year’s year-to-date total of 10 hires. Notably, during the department’s presentation to the Public Safety and Human Services Committee on March 28, officer separation statistics were left out. However, a version of the presentation available online reveals that there was a net loss of 6 officers through March 16, 2023. That is an improvement over the 2022 year-to-date net loss of 28, but is not on pace to reach the city’s goal of a net gain of 500 officers in the next five years. 2023-03-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 281 Seattle Police Departmentpolice recruitmentpolice retentionofficer shortageSeattle City CouncilAlex PedersenWestern Washington https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444367/donald-trump-indicted-by-new-york-grand-jury https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444367_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444367_video_v3.mp4 Donald Trump Indicted by New York Grand Jury Former President Donald Trump was indicted by a grand jury in New York Thursday, potentially kicking off one of the most controversial court cases in decades and the first criminal charges against a former or sitting president. The specific charges and details of the indictment have not yet been released, but prosecutors presented evidence that Trump allegedly paid hush money to adult film star Stormy Daniels through a lawyer seven years ago and illegally covered it up as a legal expense before being elected president. 2023-03-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 544 Donald TrumpNew York Grand JuryStormy DanielsHush MoneyAlvin BraggRon DeSantisPolitical RivalsGOP PrimaryLegal FeesExtradition EffortsHillary Clinton https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444368/census-cook-county-sees-2nd-largest-us-population-decline-over-year https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444368_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444368_video_v3.mp4 Census: Cook County Sees 2nd Largest U.S. Population Decline Over Year As population growth in the nation’s largest counties rebounded in 2022, Illinois continued to see population losses. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2022 estimates, 92 of Illinois' 102 counties lost residents from July 2021 to July of last year. Cook County lost a staggering 68,314 people, the second highest total by number in the country behind only Los Angeles County. Defense attorney Scott Lassar opened his cross-examination of prosecution star witness Fidel Marquez on Wednesday in the second week of the “ComEd Four” corruption trial by directly asking him if he had ever witnessed alleged plot ringleader Mike Madigan directly pass or block legislation on the utility giant’s behalf. With about a week before Chicago voters choose a new mayor, a new poll shows Paul Vallas with a 5-point lead over Brandon Johnson. The WGN-TV poll shows Vallas at 46% to Johnson’s 41%, with 13% of likely voters still undecided. Vallas has built an advantage among older voters. The former CEO of Chicago Public Schools and budget director for Mayor Richard M. Daley has the backing of just over 50% of likely voters 65 and older. 2023-03-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Cook Countypopulation declineIllinoisChicago mayoral electionPaul VallasBrandon JohnsonComEdBribery trialMichael MadiganIllinois PoliticsJB Pritzkercensus dataFidel MarquezCorruptionIllinois in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444369/us-consumers-disagree-about-the-state-of-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444369_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444369_video_v3.mp4 U.S. Consumers Disagree About the State of the Economy Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss data from the US Consumer Confidence report that shows that American consumers have mixed feelings about the state of the US economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-03-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 480 EconomicsEveryday EconomicsOrphe DivounguyChris KrugConsumer Confidence SurveyU.S. Economyconsumer spendinglabor marketinflation ratebanking sectorfederal reserveJerome Powell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444370/saginaw-township-schools-to-ask-voters-for-dollar243-million-bond https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444370_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444370_video_v3.mp4 Saginaw Township Schools to Ask Voters for $243 Million Bond Saginaw Township residents might see up to a $460 annual increase in tax bills if voters approve a tax hike to repair school buildings. The Saginaw Township Community Schools Board of Education placed a $243 million bond proposal for 30 years on the May 2, 2023 ballot. With voter approval, the bond would finance school facility improvements, including demolishing three classroom pods and constructing a new 600-seat theater at Heritage High School. The bond proposal would require a 5.75 mill tax increase, or $5.75 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation, which the school says will cost the average Saginaw Township Community School District homeowner in a $100,000 home with a taxable value of $50,000, $287.50 per year, or $23.95 per month. 2023-03-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 298 Saginaw TownshipSchool BondTax IncreaseMichigan NewsProperty Taxes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444371/pennsylvania-child-care-providers-say-influx-of-cash-not-the-only-solution https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444371_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444371_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Child Care Providers Say ‘Influx of Cash’ Not the Only Solution Child care workers and advocates warned lawmakers that Pennsylvania faces a major shortage of workers and a lack of funding during a Wednesday committee hearing. Workers are leaving for better-paying and less-stressful jobs at grocery stores and in the fast-food business, and hundreds of child care options have disappeared since the pandemic. “As families return to work, we need to make sure that child care is available for those families and that that child care is affordable,” said Rep. Donna Bullock, D-Philadelphia. 2023-03-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 299 Pennsylvaniachild careworker shortagefundingDonna BullockAnthony HennenKristen Smithpandemicchildcare centersPennsylvania government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444372/school-libraries-across-michigan-adding-books-on-gender-and-white-supremacy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444372_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444372_video_v3.mp4 School Libraries Across Michigan Adding Books on Gender and White Supremacy The Ann Arbor public school district has a book available in its pre-kindergarten library called “Introducing Teddy: a gentle story about gender and friendship." The book is about a boy's best friend and teddy, Thomas, who is sad because "he wishes he were a girl, not a boy teddy, but what only matters to both of them is that they are friends." School districts across the country purchased books in 2022 that cover controversial topics such as critical race theory, white supremacy and gender dysphoria. The Center Square filed Freedom of Information Act requests with numerous school districts around the country and asked for the books they purchased for their K-12 libraries. 2023-03-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 455 Bruce WalkerTom Gantertgenderwhite supremacyAmerican Library Associationgender identitysystematic racismMichiganSchool LibrariesBook banningParental rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444373/pennsylvanias-unemployment-claims-backlog-could-clear-by-august https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444373_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444373_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Claims Backlog Could Clear by August A months-long backlog of unemployment claims still haunts the Department of Labor and Industry, and top officials told the Senate Appropriations Committee that more money could help them catch up. In Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed budget, the department would see an 11% funding increase, about $90 million. Nancy Walker, the department's acting secretary, said the additional dollars will pay for more staff to clear a backlog of more than 35,000 claims. “Our first priority was to look at (unemployment claims) and see how we can make that process better,” she said. 2023-03-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 316 Pennsylvaniaunemployment claimsDepartment of Laborunemployment compensationbudgetpayroll costsworker misclassificationKristin SmithAnthony Hinnen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444374/uncertain-economic-times-what-should-small-and-midsize-businesses-be-doing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444374_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444374_video_v3.mp4 Uncertain Economic Times: What Should Small & Midsize Businesses Be Doing? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss how small and midsize businesses should react to these uncertain economic times on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-03-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 474 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguysmall businessmid-size businesseconomic adviceeconomic conditionseconomic downturntalent managementbusiness innovationfinancinglocal retailhousing crash https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444375/expect-to-see-consumer-prices-slowing-and-tighter-lending-conditions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444375_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444375_video_v3.mp4 Expect to See Consumer Prices Slowing & Tighter Lending Conditions Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the upcoming Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index and why this is different than what led up to the Great Recession on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-03-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 430 InflationPCE price indexInterest RatesConsumer SpendingLabor MarketHousing MarketThe FedEconomic DataSupply ChainOrphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday Economics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444376/proposed-tree-canopy-bills-could-hinder-tree-cutting-services-in-seattle https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444376_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444376_video_v3.mp4 Proposed Tree Canopy Bills Could Hinder Tree Cutting Services in Seattle The City of Seattle is working to address a loss of tree canopy by proposing bills that would increase regulations, potentially affecting tree cutting services in the city. Seattle’s goal is to achieve 30% canopy coverage across the city by 2037. This goal is a result of a finding that from 2016 to 2021, the region had a relative decline in canopy cover of 1.7%, or 255 acres. Neighborhood residential areas had a net loss of 87 acres from 2016 to 2021, the most out of all Seattle land areas. Notably, neighborhood residential areas make up 39% of the city’s land area. 2023-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 367 tree canopytree cutting servicesSeattletree regulationsClimate resilient treesReplanting treesWashington in FocusJeremy LottSpencer PauleyDanny StraussFuture of FreedomScott Bertram https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444377/michigan-court-upholds-manslaughter-charges-for-parents-of-shooter https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444377_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444377_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Court Upholds Manslaughter Charges for Parents of Shooter Jennifer and James Crumbley will face a trial on four counts of involuntary manslaughter for their alleged role in the Oxford School shooting in which four students were gunned down by their son, Ethan. The Michigan Court of Appeals on Thursday upheld District Court Judge Julie A. Nicholson’s ruling last month that a jury could find probable cause the parents could reasonably foresee their son’s violent actions against students and faculty Nov. 30, 2021. In their opinion, Judges Christopher M. Murray, Michael J. Riordan and Christopher P. Yates concurred with Nicholson when she determined the parents’ behavior “increase[d] the foreseeable risk of a particular harm occurring through … a second actor.” 2023-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 338 Michigan Court of AppealsManslaughter chargesOxford school shootingEthan CrumbleyJennifer CrumbleyJames CrumbleyScott BertramConservativeLibertarian https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444378/dc-councils-push-for-liberal-crime-bill-backfires https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444378_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444378_video_v3.mp4 DC Council’s Push for Liberal Crime Bill Backfires The liberal crime bill pushed by local Washington, D.C. leaders and killed by President Joe Biden has backfired, inviting fresh oversight and the clamping down of federal authority on the capital city at a time when local leaders are pushing for autonomy. The crime bill would have lessened penalties for a range of crimes even as D.C. has experienced a spike in homicides, arson, and other crimes. House Oversight Committee Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., announced an oversight hearing of Washington, D.C.’s local government, an unwelcome intrusion in the eyes of local leaders who are pushing for D.C. statehood. 2023-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 532 Washington DCcriminal justicecrime rateJoe Bidencrime reformno cash bailliberal politicsDemocratic Senatorsreformsuburban votersrural areas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444379/university-of-pittsburgh-criticized-for-events-focused-on-transgender-issues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444379_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444379_video_v3.mp4 University of Pittsburgh Criticized for Events Focused On Transgender Issues As the University of Pittsburgh prepares for a trio of events on transgender issues, thousands of students have demanded that administrators cancel them. State-level lawmakers have joined in the call as well. Free-speech advocates, however, warn that doing so harms freedom of expression and threatens the university as a place for open debate. One of the events that some students oppose will also include a transgender speaker. 2023-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 463 University of Pittsburghtransgender issuesfree speechcollege studentsPennsylvaniaKristen SmithAnthony HennenLeah ThomasRiley GainesMilo YiannopoulosPEN AmericaMichael KnowlesCollege RepublicansIntercollegiate Studies Institute https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444380/inflation-continues-to-outpace-wages-data-shows https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444380_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444380_video_v3.mp4 Inflation Continues to Outpace Wages, Data Shows Inflation has outpaced wages for nearly two years, federal data shows. A closer look at federal wage and pricing data shows workers are making less overall as the price for all kinds of goods and services rise faster than average hourly wages. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks “real” average hourly earnings, which are wages of Americans with rising inflation taken into account. “From February 2022 to February 2023, real average hourly earnings decreased 0.3 percent, seasonally adjusted,” BLS said. “The change in real average hourly earnings combined with a decrease of 0.9 percent in the average workweek resulted in a 1.2-percent decrease in real average weekly earnings over this period.” 2023-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 359 InflationWagesEconomicsJoe BidenInterest ratesbank collapsesAmerica in FocusDan McCalebCasey HarperElevated InflationPodcastScott BertramKC HarperDan Mcalebfuture of freedom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444381/industrious-monsters-washington-bill-targets-fentanyl-pill-production https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444381_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444381_video_v3.mp4 ‘Industrious Monsters’: Washington Bill Targets Fentanyl Pill Production As Washington state continues to experience a fentanyl epidemic, a House bill aims to crack down on the mass production of fentanyl pills through the use of tableting machines. House Bill 1209 sponsored by Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-Lakewood, would make it a Class C felony for a person to misuse sell, buy, or use those machines for the purposes of producing illegal drugs. Unlike other potential legislation surrounding the prosecution of drug offenses, there’s little argument over this proposal, which cleared the House unanimously 95-0 on March 7. The number of drug overdose deaths has risen in Washington in recent years, especially in King County. In 2019, there were 422 drug overdose deaths. By 2022, that number had reached 1,033, with roughly 70% of them attributed to fentanyl. Three months into 2023, there have been almost 300 drug overdose deaths. 2023-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 291 Washington stateHouse Bill 1209Fentanyl epidemicDrug overdoseKing CountyMari Leavittdrug offensesTJ Martinell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444382/washington-supreme-court-upholds-constitutionality-of-capital-gains-tax https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444382_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444382_video_v3.mp4 Washington Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of Capital Gains Tax The Washington State Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the state’s capital gains tax. The court released its 7-2 ruling on Friday morning. The state Legislature passed the capital gains tax in 2021, and Gov. Jay Inslee signed it into law. It creates a 7% tax on profits of more than $250,000 from the sale of some assets, such as stocks and bonds. Last March, Douglas County Superior Court Judge Brian Huber ruled the tax was “properly characterized as an income tax…rather than as an excise tax as argued by the State” and struck it down. The state constitution’s uniformity clause does not allow income to be taxed at different rates. 2023-03-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 343 Washington Supreme Courtcapital gains taxstate constitutionincome taxBob FergusonJeremy LottBrett DavisScott BertramFuture of Freedompodcast promotionconservative movementlibertarian movementintellectual battle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444383/former-comed-attorney-points-to-political-pressure-in-bribery-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444383_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444383_video_v3.mp4 Former ComEd Attorney Points to Political Pressure in Bribery Case Former Commonwealth Edison chief lawyer Tom O’Neill said Wednesday that over time he came to work hand-in-hand with associates of then-House Speaker Michael Madigan to secure jobs for them in high-profile positions. O’Neill took the stand for a second day in the ComEd bribery trial at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago. Former House Speaker Michael Madigan called the shots on a bill that was worth $1.8 billion to Illinois' largest electrical utility. That's what the state lawmaker who sponsored the measure told jurors Tuesday in the bribery trial of four former ComEd executives and lobbyists. Libraries in Illinois, including at K-12 schools, could see their funding cut if there are efforts to restrict books under a bill that passed the House Wednesday. House Bill 2789 would limit federal pass-through tax dollars through the Illinois Secretary of State’s office for libraries that remove or restrict certain books. 2023-03-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 ComEd bribery trialMichael MadiganIllinois politicsComEdbriberyPolitical corruptionIllinois StatehouseLobbyingLibrary fundingBook BanningIllinois legislationFederal dollarsBook restrictionsSchool boardsJB Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444384/us-border-data-284-suspected-terrorists-apprehended-so-far-in-fiscal-2023 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444384_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444384_video_v3.mp4 U.S. Border Data: 284 Suspected Terrorists Apprehended So Far in Fiscal 2023 Nearly 300 suspected terrorists have been apprehended attempting to enter the U.S. in the first few months of fiscal 2023 as 28 members of Congress formed a new caucus to address the crisis at the northern border, where record numbers of foreign nationals continue to illegally enter from Canada. The Northern Border Security Caucus, formed by U.S. Reps. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, and Ryan Zinke, R-Montana, is expressing concerns about “the increased human and drug trafficking, along with the decrease in Border Patrol agents and lack of security, along the U.S.-Canada border.” 2023-03-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 523 terrorist watch listborder crisisimmigrationU.S. Border PatrolBiden AdministrationJoe Bidendrug cartelshuman smugglingfentanylborder policyImmigration policyAmerica in FocusCasey HarperDan McCalebarresting deporting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444385/supreme-court-rules-deaf-michigan-student-can-sue-school-for-damages https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444385_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444385_video_v3.mp4 Supreme Court Rules Deaf Michigan Student Can Sue School for Damages The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously Tuesday that a deaf former student can pursue monetary damages against a Michigan school district that allegedly failed to provide an adequate education. Nine-year-old Miguel Perez, the plaintiff, left Mexico with his family and enrolled at Sturgis Public School District in 2004. Perez was assigned to a classroom aide and was never given a sign language interpreter - only aides who were either unqualified or absent. For 12 years, Sturgis allegedly awarded Perez inflated grades and advanced him from grade to grade despite his actual progress, until just months before his anticipated graduation in 2016 when Perez’s parents were informed he was only eligible to earn a certificate of completion rather than a diploma. 2023-03-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 214 Supreme CourtMiguel PerezMichiganSturgis Public School DistrictDeaf EducationIndividuals with Disabilities Education Acteducation lawNeil Gorsuchlawsuiteducation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444386/detroit-police-department-seeks-dollar22-million-budget-increase https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444386_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444386_video_v3.mp4 Detroit Police Department Seeks $22 Million Budget Increase The Detroit Police Department is seeking a $22 million increase to its budget in 2024, citing an increase in violent crime. The budget, proposed by Mayor Mike Duggan, would total $389 million, up from $366 million in fiscal year 2023. Most of that funding increase, about $13.5 million, would fund a bump in salaries and wages, while another $10 million would fund employee benefits. Meanwhile, planned operation costs in 2024 would drop by about $6 million. Chief James White says homicides are up 17% year to date, while they’ve seen a 32% spike in vehicle thefts year-to-date. 2023-03-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 425 Detroit Police Departmentbudget increasepolice salariesemployee benefitscommunity policingMike DugganAmerican Rescue PlanCenter Squareoperating costsTom GantertBruce Walkerviolent crimehomicidesvehicle theftsDetroit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444387/assembly-republicans-move-crime-legislation-at-wisconsin-capitol https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444387_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444387_video_v3.mp4 Assembly Republicans Move Crime Legislation at Wisconsin Capitol Republicans in the Wisconsin Assembly are showing just how tough they want to get on crime. Lawmakers on Wednesday took up a laundry list of proposals that include guaranteed prison time for convicted felons caught with guns, make it tougher for prosecutors to drop certain felony charges, define the difference between a riot and a protest, and get tougher on reckless drivers in Wisconsin. Only the reckless driving proposals have a chance of actually becoming law. Rep. Bob Donovan, R-Greenfield is the author of AB 55, which would double the fines and jail time for people convicted of reckless driving, and AB 56 which allows local governments to seize cars from reckless drivers who have not paid their fees and fines. 2023-03-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 589 crime legislationreckless drivingcar theftWisconsin politicsRepublican PartyTony Everssignature bondlegislative seasonBruce WalkerBenjamin YountAbortion lawSupreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444388/residents-want-more-testing-and-attention-after-train-derailment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444388_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444388_video_v3.mp4 Residents Want More Testing – And Attention – After Train Derailment More than a month after the East Palestine train derailment and Norfolk Southern’s decision to burn vinyl chloride from five tanker cars, Pennsylvania residents want more information — and more attention from state leaders. In western Pennsylvania – a few miles from East Palestine, Ohio – residents spoke of the need for independent analysis and expanding the testing area to ensure water and soil quality. They also want a more proactive approach from the many state and federal alphabet agencies in the area. Understandably, the speed at which test results and new information reaches them is a recurring issue. 2023-03-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 431 Train derailmentEast Palestine OhioPennsylvania in FocusEnvironmental contaminationResidentsState officialsLocal officialsEast Palestinedisaster reliefwater donationKristen SmithAnthony Hannon https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444389/the-impact-of-chatgpt-on-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444389_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444389_video_v3.mp4 The Impact of ChatGPT on the Economy Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the impact that ChatGPT is having on the economy and where artificial intelligence could go in the future on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-03-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 526 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyChatGPTartificial intelligenceeconomic impactlabor marketautomationChat GPTUS Robotics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444390/wisconsin-supreme-court-debate-abortion-claims-of-lying-and-politics https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444390_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444390_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate: Abortion, Claims of Lying, and Politics Wisconsin’s only debate for state Supreme Court was quick, rough-and-tumble, and didn’t really cover anything new. Liberal Judge Janet Protasiewicz and conservative former Justice Dan Kelly met Tuesday afternoon in Madison for the only debate in the race. The debate was sponsored by The State Bar of Wisconsin and a Madison TV station. As expected, Protasiewicz talked about her “values,” and Kelly hammered at her being overtly political with those values. “I have been clear that any decision that I render will be made based solely on the law and the Constitution,” Protasiewicz said. “I have told everyone ‘I am making no promises to you.'" 2023-03-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 588 Wisconsin Supreme CourtDan KellyJanet ProtasiewiczWisconsin PoliticsAbortion LawMilwaukee Journal SentinelCenter SquareBenjamin YountGovernor race https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444391/uncertain-revenue-expectations-cloud-pennsylvanias-financial-future https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444391_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444391_video_v3.mp4 Uncertain Revenue Expectations Cloud Pennsylvania’s Financial Future Two of Pennsylvania’s most respected economic analysts offered muddy expectations of future revenue estimates on Monday. Acting Revenue Secretary Pat Browne sat before the Senate Appropriations Committee – on which he served as majority chairman for nearly a decade before joining Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration – to discuss how to spend the $50 billion in the state’s bank account at the end of the fiscal year on June 30. The total, including $42.2 billion in recurring revenues and $5.7 billion in rainy day funds, would cover Shapiro’s $44.3 billion spending plan that infuses significant investments into public education, public safety and workforce development. 2023-03-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 385 Pennsylvania budgetrevenue expectationsbudget deficitJosh ShapiroPennsylvaniafinancial futurepolicy projectionsrainy day fundAnthony HinnanKristen Smith https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444392/the-fed-raises-interest-rates-by-a-quarter-point https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444392_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444392_video_v3.mp4 The Fed Raises Interest Rates by a Quarter Point Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss The Fed raising interest rates and what that indicates about the economy right now on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-03-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 456 Federal ReserveInterest ratesInflation rateJerome PowellOrphe DivounguyCNBCJeff Coxinflation riskseconomic activityUS banking systemeconomic growth10-year Treasury https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444393/the-economics-of-the-homelessness-crisis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444393_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444393_video_v3.mp4 The Economics of the Homelessness Crisis Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss homelessness and how building regulations play a role on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-03-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 459 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyhomelessness crisisreal estate markethousing unitland use regulationsKing Countyzoning rulesSeattleSingle Family HousingTaxpayersEconomicsBuilding Regulations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444394/improved-housing-affordability-is-bringing-out-buyers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444394_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444394_video_v3.mp4 Improved Housing Affordability is Bringing Out Buyers Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss how to interpret the number of home sales and mortgage applications in January and February on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-03-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 488 housing affordabilitymortgage applicationshome salesmortgage rateshousing marketlow inventorynew home listingshome buying seasonChris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday EconomicsMortgage applicationMortgage rateReal estate agentAmerica's talking https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444395/michigan-senate-votes-to-repeal-right-to-work-reinstate-prevailing-wage https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444395_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444395_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Senate Votes to Repeal Right-To-Work, Reinstate Prevailing Wage The Democrat-dominated Michigan Senate voted to repeal right-to-work and to reinstate the prevailing wage. The House passed bills to repeal right-to-work last week. If signed into law, the first bill would affect about 9% of Michigan workers. Right-to-work was implemented during a lame-duck session in 2012 under former Republican Gov. Rick Synder and a Republican majority. In short, the 2012 law says that nobody can be required to pay dues or fees to a union to hold a job. “The ability to speak up together with one voice for better pay and benefits and safer workplace conditions is a right that workers deserve,” Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, D-Grand Rapids, said in a statement. “By repealing anti-worker laws, we’re making our state a place where people want to come, work hard, and build a life knowing that they will be respected and able to earn a good living. It’s a new era in Lansing and we are taking this historic opportunity to restore workers’ freedom.” 2023-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 396 Michigan SenateRight-to-work lawPrevailing wageGretchen WhitmerUnion duesMichigan politicsMichiganUnion DuesTax creditsBureau of LaborState RevenueTaxAlabas FarhatBruce Walker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444396/no-painless-option-fed-faces-tough-choice-on-inflation-following-bank-collapses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444396_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444396_video_v3.mp4 ‘No Painless Option’: Fed Faces Tough Choice on Inflation Following Bank Collapses The U.S. Federal Reserve may be less likely to use its key tool to combat inflation because of recent bank failures. The Fed has been aggressively hiking interest rates for months to help combat inflation. While inflation has slowed, it remains elevated. Given the recent bank collapses, hiking rates again may be too risky for the Fed. “The Federal Reserve is going to have to pick its poison – tolerate some inflation for a bit to see if its current series of rate hikes takes hold and pause or keep hiking and deal with the financial instability caused by their own policy decisions,” Jamie Cox, managing partner for Harris Financial Group in Virginia, said in a statement. 2023-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 373 Federal Reserveinterest ratesinflationbank collapsesmarket riskeconomic impactAmerican taxpayersAmerica in FocusDan McCalebCasey Harper https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444397/very-unbalanced-crime-victim-supporters-rally-at-capitol-building-in-olympia https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444397_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444397_video_v3.mp4 ‘Very Unbalanced’: Crime Victim Supporters Rally at Capitol Building in Olympia Angie Dowell’s fight to keep the man who murdered her father behind bars epitomized the spirit of Wednesday afternoon’s “Crime Victims’ Call to Action” on the north steps of the Capitol building in Olympia, Washington. Her father, Loran Dowell, was murdered in a 1980 robbery of the Red Barn Tavern in South King County that claimed two other lives as well. The man convicted of the crime, Timothy Pauley, was sentenced to three life sentences, but after laws were changed in 1984, he became eligible for parole. Pauley was scheduled to be set free last July, but Gov. Jay Inslee blocked it. 2023-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 297 Crime VictimsOlympia WashingtonCapitol BuildingWashington StateJay InsleeJenny GrahamMichelle CaldierLoran DowellTimothy PauleyGreen River KillerGary Ridgway https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444398/questions-asked-about-wisconsins-broadband-spending https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444398_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444398_video_v3.mp4 Questions Asked About Wisconsin's Broadband Spending There continue to be questions about more than $100 million in coronavirus stimulus money that Wisconsin spent on broadband internet expansion. Sen. Eric Wimberger, R-Green Bay, on Wednesday questioned the state’s Public Service Commission about last September’s audit that stated there was almost no tracking of what was spent, what work was done, or if the new internet access even worked. “One of the things that is kind of hidden throughout this, is an ongoing theme that we’re seeing with federal funds. The last audit hearing we had was with the Department of Administration, and what we learned there is that there are no records in particular regarding the distribution of funds, and how those things are chosen,” Wimberger explained. “The governor’s office, apparently on a series of phone calls or discussions, was handing out hundreds of millions of dollars to particular departments without a record to explain why.” 2023-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 627 WisconsinBroadband spendingCoronavirus stimulusPublic Service CommissionEric WimbergerWisconsin broadbandCoronavirus moneyTransparencyGovernment spendingAudit BureauPublic informationLegislative Audit BureauBenjamin YountBruce WalkerGreat Lakes region https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444399/pennsylvania-readies-to-send-out-dollar62-million-for-ev-charging-stations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444399_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444399_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Readies to Send Out $62 Million for EV Charging Stations As Pennsylvania officials discuss an electric vehicle fee to replace the gas tax, federal funds are available to build out the EV charging infrastructure in the commonwealth. On Monday, PennDOT announced its first round of funding will open on March 27 and close May 5 for EV stations across Pennsylvania. The money will flow through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure grant program, with $25 million available for fiscal year 2022 and $37 million for fiscal year 2023, according to a news release. In total, Pennsylvania will receive almost $172 million over five years from the federal government. 2023-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 275 Pennsylvaniaelectric vehiclesEV charging stationsroad taxfederal fundinggas taxPennDOTNational Electric Vehicle Infrastructureinfrastructure billKristen SmithAnthony Hennen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444400/treasury-department-agrees-to-hand-over-hunter-biden-files https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444400_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444400_video_v3.mp4 Treasury Department Agrees to Hand Over Hunter Biden Files The House Oversight Committee said Tuesday that the U.S. Treasury Department is providing the investigatory committee with access to Hunter Biden’s Suspicious Activity Reports after months of delay. The revelation is the latest chapter in the committee’s ongoing investigation into the president’s son and his associates. The lawmakers concerned with the issue argue the president could be compromised if foreign sources have knowledge of his or his son’s alleged wrongdoing. "According to bank documents we’ve already obtained, we know one company owned by a Biden associate received a $3 million wire from a Chinese energy company two months after Joe Biden left the vice presidency,” House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer, R-Ky, said “Soon after, hundreds of thousands of dollars in payouts went to members of the Biden family.” 2023-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 324 Hunter BidenJoe BidenHouse Oversight CommitteeTreasury DepartmentChinese moneypolitical implicationspresidential electionDan MccalebCasey HarperAmerica in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444401/seattle-city-prosecutor-salary-increase-ordinance-passed-by-city-council https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444401_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444401_video_v3.mp4 Seattle City Prosecutor Salary Increase Ordinance Passed by City Council The Seattle City Council is addressing a staffing shortage within the Seattle City Attorney’s Office by approving a memorandum of agreement that increases the pay of assistant city prosecutors by 20%. The city council voted 8-0 in favor of the ordinance on March 14. Earlier that day, staff members of the Seattle City Attorney’s Office said they were still working to fill staffing as it lost 12 prosecutors over the last two years. One of the biggest impacts the office cites is its ability to pay prosecutors a competitive salary. According to the report presented to councilmembers, the salary range for a city prosecutor is approximately $81,000 to $110,000 – lower than six other Western Washington cities. This includes Tacoma, Auburn, Bellevue, Renton, SeaTac and Redmond. Between city prosecutors, public defenders and county prosecutors, Seattle city attorneys remain competitive with their salaries up until five years of experience where the average is around $100,000, according to the office’s report. 2023-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 303 SeattleSeattle City CouncilCity ProsecutorProsecutor SalarySeattle Attorney's OfficeStaffing ShortageSpencer PauleyJeremie LottWestern WashingtonSalary IncreaseCity Attorney https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444402/consensus-building-for-bigger-child-care-tax-credit-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444402_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444402_video_v3.mp4 Consensus Building for Bigger Child Care Tax Credit in Pennsylvania Consensus continues building in the General Assembly as lawmakers embrace expansion of the state’s child care tax credit. What exactly an expansion looks like remains to be seen, though Gov. Josh Shapiro, Senate Republicans and House Democrats – who play key roles in negotiating the state’s budget – agree more must be done. “We have reached the point where this is no longer an issue for families, but an issue for employers across the commonwealth,” Nicole Reigelman, spokeswoman for House Democrats, told The Center Square on Monday. According to the Economic Policy Institute, care for one child in Pennsylvania nears $12,000 per year – a cost so prohibitive that nearly 1.6 million parents have left the workforce entirely. During his budget address last week, Shapiro said the state’s economy loses $3.5 billion each year because of lacking child care options. 2023-03-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 266 Child CareTax CreditPennsylvaniaJosh ShapiroHouse DemocratsSenate RepublicansEconomic Policy Institute https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444403/bill-would-ban-sale-of-90percent-of-firearms-in-washington-gun-group-warns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444403_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444403_video_v3.mp4 Bill Would Ban Sale of 90% Of Firearms in Washington, Gun Group Warns The Washington Senate Law & Justice Committee is scheduled to vote next week on House Bill 1240 creating a state definition of “assault weapon,” which the Gun Owners of America, or GOA, says would apply to most firearms. One of the reasons is due to the definition of assault weapons in the bill. Although the bill specifically lists 62 rifles by name "regardless of which company produced and manufactured the firearm," the ban also applies to any semi-automatic rifle with a barrel length less than 30 inches. The gun barrel is the section of a firearm between the action and the muzzle. 2023-03-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 413 Washington House Bill 1240firearmsgun controlsemi-automatic weapongun owners of AmericaWashington State Housefirearm salesgun banstate legislationassault weaponsJeremy LottTJ Martinellself-defensehuntingsporting purposes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444404/comed-4-trial-opening-arguments-madigan-wanted-the-defendants-gave https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444404_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444404_video_v3.mp4 ComEd 4 Trial Opening Arguments: ‘Madigan Wanted, the Defendants Gave' The specter of indicted former House Speaker Michael Madigan loomed large during opening arguments in the “ComEd 4” bribery trial at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse Wednesday. The longest serving legislative leader in U.S. history seemed everywhere during arguments while he personally was nowhere to be found during the daylong proceedings in the overflow courtroom of U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber. As part of her opening, Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah Streicker left little to the imagination, telling jurors, “In short, Madigan wanted, the defendants gave and the defendants got. It’s that simple.” Longtime Madigan confidant Michael McClain, former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore, ex ComEd lobbyist John Hooker and Jay Doherty, a lobbyist and consultant who once served as the head of the City Club of Chicago, are all on trial in a case that charges each of them with playing a role in masterminding a scheme to funnel jobs, cash and other perks from the utility giant to associates of Madigan in exchange for him taking a favorable stance on legislation the company stood to benefit from. All four defendants have pleaded not guilty. Madigan is slated to go on trial in connection with the scheme in the spring of 2024, when he will also face a separate racketeering indictment accusing him of being involved in an assortment of other corruption-related schemes. Madigan also has pleaded not guilty. With state and federal cases challenging Illinois’ gun ban pending, Gov. J.B. Pritzker remains confident the law he signed will withstand constitutional scrutiny, though he says he’s not an expert. The governor also continues to respond to perceived conflicts of interest around his $2 million in donations to Illinois Supreme Court justice candidates who now sit on the bench. The high court accepted to hear the gun ban challenge from Macon County where the governor is a lead defendant. He signed the law Jan. 10. 2023-03-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 ComEd 4Michael MadiganIllinoisfederal bribery trialIllinois legislatureComEd 4 TrialMadigan wantedIllinois Supreme CourtJ.B. Pritzkergun bancash bailconflict of interestEconomic ImpactSafety ActGovernor JB Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444405/biden-requests-billions-to-advance-gender-agenda-worldwide https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444405_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444405_video_v3.mp4 Biden Requests Billions to Advance Gender Agenda Worldwide President Joe Biden’s 2024 budget proposal requests billions of dollars to advance his gender and sexuality agenda around the world, allocating far more taxpayer dollars to that than dozens of other spending priorities, such as stopping fentanyl from being smuggled across the southern border. Biden’s budget request for this issue in particular has more than doubled in the last two years. In the past, that focus would have been almost entirely on women and young girls. In recent years, though, advancing women's rights across the globe is sharing the focus, and the funds, with the president's gender agenda. 2023-03-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 403 Joe Bidengender equalityfederal spendingCasey HarperDan McCalebdomestic issuesgender agendaFentanyl crisisUkraine warUS debtTaxpayersPresident BidenCongressional Budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444406/michigan-lawmakers-press-dte-consumers-energy-on-outages https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444406_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444406_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Lawmakers Press DTE, Consumers Energy on Outages Michigan lawmakers on Wednesday pressed DTE Energy and Consumer’s Energy officials and others about recent storms that left some without power for up to seven days. House Energy, Communications, and Technology Chairwoman Helena Scott, D-Detroit, said Michiganders demand a reliable grid. “We cannot and will not accept this as the new normal,” Scott said at the beginning of the hearing. “The power grid and associated infrastructure must be reinforced, it must be updated and improved so that Michigan residents are safe, warm, and receive the services that they pay for.” 2023-03-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 249 MichiganPower OutagesDTE EnergyConsumers EnergyHelena ScottMichigan LegislaturePower Grid https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444407/early-retirement-disability-plan-for-jail-guards-moving-at-wisconsin-capitol https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444407_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444407_video_v3.mp4 Early Retirement, Disability Plan for Jail Guards Moving at Wisconsin Capitol Jail guards in Wisconsin could soon be able to retire early and receive disability benefits when they do. The Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety on Tuesday heard from local sheriffs about SB 28, which would expand the Wisconsin Retirement System’s definition of protected employee to cover guards in local jails. “The jailer right now is the only link in the entire chain that is not protected,” Columbia County Sheriff Roger Brandner told lawmakers. “Our police officers are, our deputy sheriffs are, our probation officers are, our state prison guards are. But our jailers are not.” 2023-03-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 346 Wisconsin Retirement SystemSenate Bill 28Wisconsindisability benefitsearly retirementjail guardsWisconsin CapitolThe Center SquareBruce WalkerWisconsin in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444408/whitmer-says-her-covid-restrictions-in-hindsight-dont-make-a-lot-of-sense https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444408_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444408_video_v3.mp4 Whitmer Says Her COVID Restrictions in Hindsight ‘Don’t Make a Lot of Sense' Three years after COVID struck Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer now admits that many of her early lockdown rules, in retrospect, “don’t make a lot of sense.” “We had to make some decisions, that in retrospect, don’t make a lot of sense,” Whitmer said in a CNN interview clip posted by the Twitter account @Breaking911. When COVID struck, Whitmer shuttered much of the state’s economy. Her rules deemed which careers were “essential” and ordered “nonessential” workers to stay home. Whitmer banned stores larger than 50,000 square feet from selling paint and home-improvement supplies, as well as advertising for “nonessential” goods. Even poperating a motorboat could bring criminal charges, as could traveling to a secondary home. Her lockdown was the longest and most strict in the Midwest. 2023-03-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 332 Gretchen WhitmerMichiganCOVID-19COVID restrictionsexecutive ordersMichigan in FocusCentersquare.comBruce WalkerTom GantertGreat Lakes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444409/wisconsin-republican-budgeteers-claim-new-lfb-analysis-backs-up-gop-budget-warnings https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444409_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444409_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Republican Budgeteers Claim New LFB Analysis Backs-up GOP Budget Warnings The Republicans who will write Wisconsin’s new state budget say the latest breakdown shows they are right. The Legislative Fiscal Bureau on Wednesday released a line-by-line breakdown of Gov. Tony Evers’ $104 billion two-year state budget. The LFB analysis doesn’t offer any commentary on the governor’s spending proposal. Instead it simply tracks where the money would go and just how much the governor wants to spend. Joint Finance Committee co-chairmen Rep. Mark Born, R-Beaver Dam, and Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green, said the analysis jives with what they’ve been saying about the governor’s budget for weeks. 2023-03-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 562 Wisconsin budgetTony EversLegislative Fiscal Bureauspending planWisconsintax cutsstate revenueRepublican lawmakersstate employeesBruce WalkerBenjamin Yountbudget planszero income tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444410/local-pennsylvania-farmers-spearhead-soil-testing-after-train-derailment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444410_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444410_video_v3.mp4 Local Pennsylvania Farmers Spearhead Soil Testing After Train Derailment Farmers in western Pennsylvania began offering their soil samples for collection in recent weeks after contamination concerns about the train derailment in nearby East Palestine, Ohio went unaddressed. Cliff Wallace, president of the Beaver-Lawrence Farm Bureau, told The Center Square on Tuesday he’s spoken with property owners seven miles out from the burn site who say they saw plumes of smoke drifting over their land in the aftermath of the crash. Wallace, who taught agriculture classes in the region for 35 years, said he soon began compiling video footage and photos of the smoke, knowing that something more had to be done. 2023-03-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 340 Pennsylvaniatrain derailmentsoil testingEast PalestineBeaver Lawrence Farm BureauCliff WallacecontaminationPennsylvania farmersCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444411/is-remote-work-here-to-stay https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444411_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444411_video_v3.mp4 Is Remote Work Here to Stay? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss whether remote work is a flash in the pan or if it is here to stay on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-03-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 526 Remote WorkHybrid WorkEmployee ProductivityWorkplace StressEveryday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyStanfordNicholas BloomForbes ArticleCognitive WearinessBrian RobinsonLarry Summers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444412/silicon-valley-bank-collapse-how-does-it-affect-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444412_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444412_video_v3.mp4 Silicon Valley Bank Collapse: How Does It Affect the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss what happened to Silicon Valley Bank and how it impacts the economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-03-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 367 Silicon Valley Bankbank collapseSVBbank runFederal Reserveinterest ratesbanking industryLiquidityRescue PackageBank RunsAssetsDepositsChris KrugOrphe Divounguy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444413/february-consumer-price-index-cpi-rose-6percent https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444413_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444413_video_v3.mp4 February Consumer Price Index (CPI) Rose 6% Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the newly released data that show February Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 6% in the economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-03-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 370 Consumer Price IndexCPIInflationFebruary CPIOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFederal ReserveWage growthLabor markettravel costsLeisure and Hospitality https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444414/high-interest-rates-whos-to-blame https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444414_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444414_video_v3.mp4 High Interest Rates: Who's to Blame? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss who (or what) is to blame for rising interest rates and what the role is of The Fed in the economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-03-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 522 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyfederal reserveJerome Powellinterest rateseconomic policyinflationFederal Reservefiscal policytax policylow income familieslenders https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444415/washington-house-passes-semi-automatic-assault-weapons-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444415_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444415_video_v3.mp4 Washington House Passes Semi-automatic ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban The Washington House has passed a bill that if enacted would ban the sale or distribution of certain semi-automatic weapons and adds a new definition to state law of “assault weapons” that includes rifles, pistols, and shotguns. Critics warn that the wide legal definition will include thousands of ordinary firearms and, under the grandfathering clause, put later descendants of current owners at legal risk should they eventually inherit the firearms. Sponsored by Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, at the behest of State Attorney General Bob Ferguson, HB 1240 cleared the state House 55-42 on March 8, just minutes from the legislative cutoff date for bills to advance from their original chamber. 2023-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 338 Washington House Bill 1240assault weapons bangun controlWashington Statefirearms lawlegislative challengesSecond Amendmentinherited weaponsright to bear armssecond amendment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444416/republicans-dive-into-covid-origins-with-fresh-fervor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444416_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444416_video_v3.mp4 Republicans Dive Into COVID Origins With Fresh Fervor U.S. House Oversight lawmakers held a subcommittee hearing Wednesday to dig further into where COVID-19 originated and who may be responsible. Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Chairman Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, led the hearing, saying they will be investigating not just COVID’s origins, but also decisions made during the pandemic. He began by laying out evidence that the virus came from a lab. "The genome of COVID-19 is inconsistent with expectations and is unique for its group of viruses," he said. "COVID-19 has both a binding domain optimized for human cells and a furin cleavage site – or a small part of the virus that makes it so infectious – that has never been seen before in SARS related viruses. In other words, COVID-19 has unique characteristics that made it very infectious to humans. These have never been seen before in any other viruses of its type." 2023-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 319 COVID originWuhan labHouse Oversight CommitteeAnthony FauciCOVID originsKC HarperDan McCalebTheCenterSquare.compolicy ideas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444417/high-rate-may-undermine-shapiros-weed-tax-bounty https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444417_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444417_video_v3.mp4 High Rate May Undermine Shapiro’s Weed Tax Bounty Gov. Josh Shapiro has recreational cannabis on his mind, though legalization advocates worry the tax rate could be too high. Details remain scant, but the governor’s proposed budget includes an adult-use cannabis tax in the form of a 20% wholesale tax, assuming that sales would begin in January 2025. The commonwealth would then realize revenues starting in fiscal year 2024-25. The budget estimates that Pennsylvania would harvest $16 million in 2024-25, growing to $189 million annually by 2027-28. 2023-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 323 PennsylvaniacannabislegalizationJosh Shapirotax revenueweed taxCenter SquareAnthony HennenKristen Smith https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444418/constantine-king-countys-1percent-property-tax-cap-may-cut-essential-services https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444418_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444418_video_v3.mp4 Constantine: King County’s 1% Property Tax Cap May Cut ‘Essential’ Services County Executive Dow Constantine says he'll be forced to cut "essential services" unless he's allowed to break the cap on how much more he can tax King County properties. Constantine held his 2023 state of the county address in which he warned of potential cuts to services. The county's primary funding source is the property tax, but Constantine blames a 1% cap on property tax revenue for creating a gap in the general fund. Washington state voters passed the cap in 2001. Notably, the majority of King County votes were against the legislation. The amount of property taxes levied by counties against assessed property value can increase by only 1% per year, plus revenue from new construction. Since the cap was passed in 2001, the King County population has grown nearly 30%, and Constantine said consumer prices are up 70%. 2023-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 305 Dow ConstantineProperty tax capKing CountyEssential servicesSeattleproperty taxtax cap911 callsWashington in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444419/us-senate-widely-rejects-democrats-dc-crime-plan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444419_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444419_video_v3.mp4 U.S. Senate Widely Rejects Democrats D.C. Crime Plan The U.S. Senate voted 81-14 Wednesday to overturn the Washington, D.C. city council's plan to lower the penalties for a range of criminal offenses. Biden had expressed support for Congress stepping in. As previously reported, the bill would have reduced the maximum penalties for offenses like murders, armed robberies, armed home invasion burglaries, armed carjackings, unlawful gun possession, and some sexual assault offenses. Late Wednesday, 33 Democrat Senators voted with Republicans to block the criminal penalties reform in a rare exertion of Congress' jurisdiction over the capital city. Total crime is up 25% in D.C. so far this year. 2023-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 395 crime planDC crimeJoe Bidencriminal penaltiescrime ratescriminal justicecrime policysoft on crimelaw and orderU.S. Senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444420/february-jobs-report-both-jobs-numbers-and-unemployment-up https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444420_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444420_video_v3.mp4 February Jobs Report: Both Jobs Numbers and Unemployment Up Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the jobs report that came out this morning that shows both job numbers up and unemployment rate are up on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-03-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 345 February Jobs ReportUnemployment Ratewage growthLabor MarketEconomic OutputGDP growthreal outputtotal hours workedproductivityemploymentChris KrugOrphe Divounguy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444421/wisconsins-new-meningitis-chickenpox-rules-in-legislative-crosshairs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444421_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444421_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin’s New Meningitis, Chickenpox Rules in Legislative Crosshairs Wisconsin lawmakers are looking to block the state’s new meningitis and chickenpox vaccine rules. The legislature’s rules committee, the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules, on Tuesday took the first step toward overturning the new rules, established earlier this year by the state’s Department of Health Services. DHS wants to add a meningitis vaccine requirement for 7th graders, and change the rules for chickenpox shots. Heather Allen with the group Wisconsin United for Freedom is one of the dozen or so people, mainly moms, who asked lawmakers not to allow DHS to create a new vaccine mandate without any input from lawmakers or the public. 2023-03-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 472 Wisconsinvaccine rulesmeningitischickenpox vaccineJoint CommitteeSteve Nassvaccinechickenpoxparental choiceCOVID-19 vaccineEvers administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444422/michigan-house-approves-lgbt-protections-and-passes-law-expanding-background-checks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444422_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444422_video_v3.mp4 Michigan House Approves LGBT Protections & Passes Law Expanding Background Checks The Michigan House approved adding LGBTQ protections to the state’s civil rights law while the Senate repealed a 1931 abortion ban, which already was disarmed by Proposal 3. The House voted 65-45 on House Bill 4003 to expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. The act prohibits discriminatory practices, policies, and customs based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, familial status, or marital status. The Michigan House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a measure to expand firearm background checks to include rifles and shotguns. Fifty-six Democrats voted for the bill, while 53 Republicans voted against it. Michigan’s background check requirements apply only to handguns. The law passed Wednesday by the House will, if approved by the Senate and signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as anticipated, expand background checks for long guns that are sold at gun shows or through private transfers. 2023-03-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 449 LGBTQ protectionsCivil Rights Actfirearm background checksMichigan HouseHouse Bill 4003gun controlGretchen WhitmerMichigan DemocratsLGBT protectionsbackground checksgun violence preventionBruce WalkerScott Mclaughlinmass shootingsconstitutional freedoms https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444423/pritzker-defendant-in-gun-challenge-gave-dollar2-million-to-two-supreme-court-justices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444423_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444423_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker, Defendant in Gun Challenge, Gave $2 Million to Two Supreme Court Justices Gov. J.B. Pritzker doesn’t just appear at the top as a defendant in the Macon County gun-ban challenge in front of the Illinois Supreme Court. He’s also the top donor for two supreme court justices’ campaigns. Pritzker donated a total of $2 million to then-Illinois Supreme Court candidates Mary O’Brien and Elizabeth Rochford, $1 million each. The governor signed a law in 2022 that capped contribution limits in such campaigns to $500,000 from “any single person.” Despite that, to each candidate, half a million came from each of Pritzker’s political campaign and his revocable trust. Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday that despite his million-dollar donations to two Illinois Supreme Court justices last year, they are independent and should not have to recuse themselves from two high-profile cases before them in which the governor is a defendant. Attorneys separately challenging Illinois' gun ban in state court continue to differ in their approach. On behalf of state Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, and others, attorney Jerry Stocks secured a final judgment against the ban in Macon County Friday. “When the law is declared facially unconstitutional, it is invalid as if it never existed,” Stocks told The Center Square. “So, that deceleration in a judgment here in Macon County triggers [Illinois Supreme Court] jurisdiction under a very specific rule.” The 80-year-old man once called the "Velvet Hammer" for his successful dominance of Illinois politics is arguing the state's bribery and official misconduct statutes are unconstitutional ahead of his corruption trial. Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan served in the Illinois House from 1971 to 2021. From 1997 to 2021, he served as speaker of the Illinois House, making him one of the state's most powerful politicians. He faces 23 counts of racketeering, bribery and official misconduct as part of a federal indictment. Madigan said he was just doing his job as a politician and that the state's laws are overly broad. 2023-03-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisJB PritzkerGun controlIllinois Supreme CourtPolitical donationsCampaign ContributionsGun ChallengeCampaign Finance LawsConflict Of InterestIllinois Gun BanSupreme Court JusticeDan CaulkinsMichael Madigancorruption trialGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444424/biden-touts-new-budget-with-tax-hikes-critics-push-back https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444424_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444424_video_v3.mp4 Biden Touts New Budget With Tax Hikes, Critics Push Back President Joe Biden released his 2024 budget Thursday that includes a trove of tax hikes, quickly sparking pushback from critics. The White House said the budget will cut deficits by nearly $3 trillion over the next decade. Critics argued that despite those cuts, the national debt is still soaring, projected to surpass $50 trillion in the next decade. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget said despite Biden's claims, U.S. Gross Domestic Product would increase from 98% at the end of this year to a record 110% by 2033. 2023-03-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 478 Joe BidenTax HikesNational DebtFederal BudgetTax IncreasesReduce DeficitCorporate TaxBillionaires TaxSpending PlanSmall BusinessAmerica in FocusDan McCalebCasey Harper https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444425/fundraising-for-well-plugging-more-efficient-foundation-says https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444425_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444425_video_v3.mp4 Fundraising for Well Plugging More Efficient, Foundation Says Plugging more abandoned oil and gas wells has become a bigger priority on the state and federal level, but some advocates say this isn't the most cost effective solution. When more strings get attached to funding, costs rise for projects that are already expensive, said The Well Done Foundation. Political considerations to show that something gets done also complicate matters. “Every well is absolutely, 100% different — and I’m talking about wells that are located 660 feet away from each other in the same farmer’s field,” said Curtis Shuck, chairman of the Well Done Foundation. 2023-03-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 415 abandoned wellsWell Done Foundationoil and gaswell pluggingfederal fundingstate fundingoil wellsgas wellsPennsylvaniataxpayer costenvironmental protectionpublic moneyinspection reportsKristen SmithAnthony Hannon https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444426/road-ahead-unclear-for-police-pursuit-reform-in-washington-legislature https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444426_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444426_video_v3.mp4 Road Ahead Unclear for Police Pursuit Reform in Washington Legislature Despite a surprising turn of events Wednesday that saw legislation pass the Senate giving police in Washington state more discretion in engaging in vehicular pursuits, the ultimate fate of the bill remains to be determined. Engrossed Senate Bill 5352, which passed on a 26-23 vote, would let police pursue if they have reasonable suspicion that a person in the fleeing vehicle has committed or is committing a violent crime, a sex offense, a vehicular assault, domestic violence, an escape, or driving under the influence. Amendments to the bill call for extra training and communication with local law enforcement during chases to protect bystanders. 2023-03-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 327 Police Pursuit ReformWashington Legislaturepolice pursuitWashington statereform billlegislationCenter SquareJeremy LottBrett DavisManka DhingraJohn BraunLori Jinkins https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444427/business-leaders-conservatives-form-coalition-to-support-brewer-ballpark-deal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444427_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444427_video_v3.mp4 Business Leaders, Conservatives Form Coalition to Support Brewer Ballpark Deal A new coalition of business leaders and community groups, including a number of former conservative leaders in Wisconsin, are backing the proposal to use taxpayer dollars for repairs at American Family Field, as part of the strategy to keep the Brewers in Milwaukee. The group, which calls itself the Home Crew Coalition, on Wednesday threw its weight behind the ballpark funding deal. Omar Shaikh, the co-owner of Carnivore Steakhouse and the Third Street Market Hall in Milwaukee, is serving as the coalition’s chair. 2023-03-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 567 Wisconsin in FocusAmerican Family FieldMilwaukee Brewersballpark dealTony EversRobin VossHoward MarkleinBrewer Ballpark DealWisconsinWisconsin Republicanstax revenuebaseballBruce WalkerBen Yount https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444428/right-to-work-repeal-prevailing-wage-reinstatement-pass-michigan-house https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444428_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444428_video_v3.mp4 Right to Work Repeal, Prevailing Wage Reinstatement Pass Michigan House One decade after then-Republicans in the legislative majority and governor’s mansion instated it as the law in Michigan, the current Democrat legislative majority and governor have kicked it to the curb. On Wednesday night, the Michigan House voted 56-53 along party lines to repeal the state’s right-to-work law. That vote tally was echoed on reinstating Michigan’s prevailing wage law. The bills now travel to the Democrat-majority Senate, which could send them to the governor’s desk as early as next week. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat and former State Senator when right-to-work went into effect in March 2013, is expected to sign both bills into law. 2023-03-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 433 Right to WorkPrevailing WageLabor UnionsMichigan HouseMichigan LegislationWhitmerLabor lawsMichigan legislatureDepartment of LaborEconomic OpportunityBruce WalkerTom GantertFord workersGM workersSunshine Plan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444429/shapiros-first-budget-proposal-at-a-glance https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444429_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444429_video_v3.mp4 Shapiro’s First Budget Proposal at a Glance Gov. Josh Shapiro made the case for his proposed budget on Tuesday, claiming only a modest spending increase while boosting business growth, funding for public education, and the commonwealth’s safety net. Shapiro also singled out tax incentives for teachers, health care workers, and police, and doing more to lure major business expansion deals to Pennsylvania like some neighboring states. “This budget is packed with common-sense solutions to the problems that the people of Pennsylvanian face every single day,” Shapiro said. “Government can and should be a force for good in our lives. We can do big things together — if we just work, again, together.” Join The Center Square's Christen Smith and Anthony Hennen. 2023-03-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 407 Josh Shapirobudget proposalPennsylvania budgetGovernor Shapiroeducation spendingbusiness growthtax incentivespublic safetyKristen SmithAnthony Hennenappropriation hearingsTom WolfJoe PittmanSenateScott Bertram https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444430/dallas-fed-the-looming-threat-of-a-global-housing-slide https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444430_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444430_video_v3.mp4 Dallas Fed: The Looming Threat of a 'Global Housing Slide' Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the Dallas Fed stating that there is a threat of a global housing slide on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-03-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 444 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyhousing marketglobal housing slideDallas Fedprice-to-rent ratioprice-to-income ratioreal estatefixed rate mortgagepending home salesmortgage brokerageforeclosureeconometrics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444431/us-consumers-last-stand https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444431_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444431_video_v3.mp4 U.S. Consumer's Last Stand? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the idea that this might be the 'consumer's last stand' prior to an economic downturn on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-03-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 478 Consumer ConfidenceEconomic RecessionConsumer SpendingConsumer DebtInterest RatesMonetary PolicyFederal Funds Rate10-Year TreasuryMortgage ApplicationsOrphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday Economicstech industry https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444432/what-to-expect-from-this-weeks-jobs-report https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444432_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444432_video_v3.mp4 What to Expect From This Week's Jobs Report Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss what to expect from the upcoming jobs report on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-03-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 341 Everyday Economicsjobs reportnon-farm payrollunemployment ratewage growthfederal reservehousehold debtconsumer spendinginflation targetservice sectorlabor marketOrphe DivounguyChris Krug https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444433/economists-railroad-derailments-highlight-necessity-of-line-5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444433_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444433_video_v3.mp4 Economists: Railroad Derailments Highlight Necessity of Line 5 As two train derailments – one in Ohio and one in Michigan – remain national news, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel continue their crusade to shut down the Line 5 pipeline. If successful in their efforts, moving the petroleum products would transition from pipelines to tanker truck and rail transportation, according to experts interviewed by The Center Square. This transition would likely drive up prices for consumers, increase carbon emissions, and prove less safe, they say. Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Reporter Scott McClallan. 2023-03-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 560 railroad derailmentLine 5MichiganGretchen WhitmerDana NesselEast Palestine Ohiotrain tragedyChris DouglasMackinac BridgePete ButtigiegGreat LakesEnbridgeinternational treatypipeline authority https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444434/democrats-vote-to-rein-in-bidens-executive-orders https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444434_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444434_video_v3.mp4 Democrats Vote to ‘Rein in’ Biden’s Executive Orders Nearly 60 House Democrats voted with Republicans in the U.S. House Wednesday to put a check President Joe Biden’s executive orders. The House voted on the REIN IN Inflation Act, which would require the Biden administration to publish the “inflationary impact” of each executive order before issuing it. The bill passed 272-148 with 59 Democrats in support. “Pushing one big-spending policy after another, President Biden has continued to throw fuel on the inflationary fire,” House Oversight Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., said on the House floor. “That fire is rapidly consuming the wages of our constituents. They have had to pay higher and higher prices for everything from eggs to electricity – all while inflation pushes their real wages farther and farther behind.” Join The Center Square's Dan McCaleb & Casey Harper. 2023-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 516 Joe Bidenexecutive ordersDemocratsRepublicansinflationnational debtstudent loan debtSupreme Courteviction moratoriuminterest paymentsnational defense https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444435/emergency-powers-reform-bills-seemingly-dead-in-wa-legislature https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444435_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444435_video_v3.mp4 Emergency Powers Reform Bills Seemingly Dead in WA Legislature Two bills seeking to exercise some legislative oversight of the governor’s powers during an emergency appear to be dead in the Washington State Legislature, with neither receiving a public hearing halfway through the legislative session. Senate Bill 5063, cosponsored by Sen. Lynda Wilson, R-Vancouver, and Sen. Mark Mullet, D-Issaquah, is known as the Bipartisan Approach to Legislative Authority Necessary in Continuing Emergencies, or BALANCE Act of 2023. Join The Center Square's Jeremy Lott and Brett Davis. 2023-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 384 Washington in FocusWashington state legislaturestate legislatureemergency powerslegislative oversightJay InsleeBrett DavisWashington stateJeremy Lott https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444436/senate-republicans-talk-up-education-economy-as-priorities-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444436_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444436_video_v3.mp4 Senate Republicans Talk up Education, Economy as Priorities in Pennsylvania Senate Republicans emphasized family-friendly policies and economic growth as they described their agenda for the legislative session on Wednesday. How much agreement and compromise that will come from a Democratic-controlled House and governor’s mansion, though, remains to be seen. Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Reporter Anthony Hennen. 2023-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 437 PennsylvaniaSenate RepublicansPennsylvania economyEducation spendingTax CreditChild CareEnergy CostsGeneral AssemblyJosh ShapiroTom Wolfbudget addressintellectual battlesPennsylvania Familiespodcast advertisement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444437/wisconsin-lawmakers-return-focus-to-public-school-reading-struggles https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444437_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Lawmakers Return Focus to Public School Reading Struggles The way Wisconsin’s schools teach reading is under the microscope at the State Capitol. Both the Assembly and Senate Education Committees will hold a hearing Thursday to look at the state’s reading curriculum, assessments, and achievement gaps. Senate Education Committee boss John Jagler, R-Watertown, told The Center Square that Wisconsin must do better when it comes to reading. Join Wisconsin Editor Bruce Walker and Reporter Ben Yount. 2023-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 550 Wisconsin lawmakersPublic schoolReading StrugglesReading LevelWisconsinCOVID-19 pandemicEarly literacyEducation Committeereading interventionJohn JaglerCenter Squarepublic schoolstest scoresBruce WalkerBenjamin Yount https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444438/should-michigan-taxpayers-foot-dollar700000-per-job-created-for-2500-jobs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444438_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444438_video_v3.mp4 Should Michigan Taxpayers Foot $700,000 per Job Created for 2,500 Jobs? Should Michigan taxpayers foot $700,000 per job created for 2,500 jobs at the new Ford factory that will pay an average wage of $45,136? That’s the question Michigan lawmakers will soon decide for the BlueOval Battery Park in Marshall. The $3.5 billion factory aims to drop the cost of electric vehicles via lithium iron phosphate batteries and pump out 2 million vehicles globally by 2026. The factory will be funded by at least $1 billion in taxpayer funds. The state asked for another $750 million to prep the site, bringing the total taxpayer cost to $1.75 billion. Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Reporter Scott McClallan. 2023-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 500 Michigan taxpayersFord Motor CompanyEV battery plantelectric vehiclestaxpayer moneyjob creationMichiganlithium-ionGretchen Whitmerbattery plantBruce WalkerScott McLellanF-150 LightningBig RapidsChinese company https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444439/rozzi-resigns-historic-vote-lifts-mcclinton-to-house-speaker https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444439_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444439_video_v3.mp4 Rozzi Resigns; Historic Vote Lifts McClinton to House Speaker Joanna McClinton took a step into history on Tuesday, elected speaker of Pennsylvania's House of Representatives. She is the first Black woman to hold the position. It opened when Democrat Mark Rozzi resigned earlier in the day, and the chamber followed with a 102-99 vote for the District 191 representative over Republican Rep. Carl Metzgar. Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Reporter Anthony Hennen. 2023-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 447 Joanna McClintonMark RozziHouse SpeakerPennsylvania politicsDemocratic partyRepublican partyPennsylvania governmentconstitutional amendmentemergency powersgeneral election ballotcommittee membershipScott BertramKristen SmithAnthony Hennen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444440/path-to-a-hearing-sen-braun-more-hopeful-on-police-pursuit-reform-legislation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444440_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444440_video_v3.mp4 ‘Path to a Hearing’: Sen. Braun More Hopeful on Police Pursuit Reform Legislation The top Republican in the Washington state Senate expressed some optimism Tuesday about the prospects of a bill to ease restrictions on vehicular pursuits by police in the state. “One, the study bill in the Senate died in Ways and Means, which I think is frankly a good outcome,” Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, said during Republican leadership’s weekly media availability event to discuss the legislative session. “Nobody who is thinking about this thought studying it for two more years was a good idea, and that bill had limited ability to amend it.” The Senate Republican leader's comments were a reference to Senate Bill 5533 that would keep the current pursuit restrictions in place and give the state Criminal Justice Training Commission until the end of October 2024 to study the issue and come up with model legislation. Join The Center Square's Jeremy Lott & Brett Davis. 2023-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 399 Washington StateRepublican PartyPolice Pursuit ReformWashington State SenateMark Mulletpolice pursuitpursuit reformviolent crimessex crimescar thefts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444441/fbi-confirms-covid-19-likely-came-from-wuhan-lab https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444441_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444441_video_v3.mp4 FBI Confirms COVID-19 Likely Came From Wuhan Lab The FBI has confirmed initial reports that the Biden administration is now saying the most likely source of COVID-19 is the virology lab in Wuhan, China. The news comes after the Wall Street Journal reported that the Department of Energy gave classified briefings to key lawmakers and the White House saying the most likely origin of the virus was the lab in China. “[FBI] Director Wray confirmed that the Bureau has assessed that the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic likely originated from a lab incident in Wuhan, China,” the agency said in a statement. 2023-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 478 COVID-19 pandemicWuhan labFBIDepartment of EnergyWuhan LabCOVID-19Political debateRepublican PartyWhite HouseJoe BidenHunter BidenAnthony BlinkenTom CottonMisinformationFact Checking https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444442/slotkin-announces-2024-us-senate-candidacy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444442_video_v3.mp4 Slotkin Announces 2024 U.S. Senate Candidacy Lansing Democrat Elissa Slotkin, representing Michigan’s 7th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, says she plans to run for a U.S. Senate seat in 2024. Democratic U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow has announced she will not run for reelection in 2024. Slotkin defeated Republican state Sen. Tom Barrett last November in the nation’s most expensive U.S. congressional race. The former state congresswoman raised a reported $9.3 million on her way to defeat Barrett, who raised only $2.5 million. Slotkin defeated Barrett after winning 50.8% of the vote to Barrett’s 47.2%.Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Managing Editor Tom Gantert. 2023-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 234 Elissa SlotkinDebbie StabenowU.S. SenateMichigan SenateTom BarrettBruce WalkerTom GantertMichigan politics2024 electionSenate racePolitical analysisNikki SnyderMichael Hoover https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444443/will-report-ghost-students-cost-taxpayers-nearly-dollar360-million https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444443_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444443_video_v3.mp4 WILL Report: Ghost Students Cost Taxpayers Nearly $360 Million It’s far too soon to say what will be in Wisconsin’s new state budget, but it can be assumed what will not be included. Joint Finance Committee chairman Rep. Mark Born, R-Beaver Dam, and Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green, on Tuesday talked about the upcoming budget. Join The Center Square's Wisconsin Editor Bruce Walker and Reporter Ben Yount. 2023-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 576 Wisconsineducation fundingghost studentspublic schoolsTony EversWILL reportschool choiceschool fundingtaxpayers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444444/have-to-buy-or-sell-a-home-heres-what-you-should-consider https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444444_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444444_video_v3.mp4 Have to Buy or Sell a Home? Here’s What You Should Consider Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss what to do if you have to be a home buyer or seller in the current housing market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-03-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 456 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyreal estatehousing marketmortgage rateshome equitymortgage lenderfinancial positionmarket affordabilityreal estate transaction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444445/bill-would-consolidate-deadly-use-of-force-prosecutions-in-washington-ags-office https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444445_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444445_video_v3.mp4 Bill Would Consolidate Deadly Use of Force Prosecutions in Washington AG’s Office A Washington state proposal to create an independent prosecutor office for police deadly use of force incidents has drawn controversy for placing it within the State Attorney General’s Office. While some opponents of House Bill 1579 say they’re in favor of shifting prosecuting decisions for deadly use of force incidents away from local prosecutors and to an independent state agency, they argue that having it within the State Attorney General’s Office creates a conflict of interest. Join The Center Square's Jeremy Lott and TJ Martinelli. 2023-03-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 363 Washington AG's OfficeHouse Bill 1579deadly use of forcePolice Use of ForceWashington StateProsecution DecisionsAttorney GeneralT.J. MartinellJeremie WilcoxCriminal ChargesCivil rights violationscivil actionsScott BertramWashington in FocusFuture of Freedom podcast https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444446/lightfoot-loses-re-election-bid-as-vallas-johnson-head-to-runoff-in-chicago-mayor-race https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444446_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444446_video_v3.mp4 Lightfoot Loses Re-Election Bid as Vallas, Johnson Head to Runoff in Chicago Mayor Race Lori Lightfoot's tenure as Chicago mayor will end after her first term. Lightfoot – widely criticized as rising violent crime plagued the city during her four years in office, for her strict COVID-19 restrictions, and as students in Chicago Public Schools struggled to perform at grade level – conceded in her race for re-election in Tuesday's primary. A judge is expected to rule on key motions that seek to limit what the jury will hear before a high-profile corruption case involving longtime former Illinois House Speak Michael Madigan begins in March. With four federal lawsuits consolidated and a schedule of responses and oral arguments set, the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association is officially taking sides in the case against the state’s gun ban. Join The Center Square's Dan McCaleb and Greg Bishop on this episode of Illinois in Focus. 2023-03-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Chicago mayoral raceLori LightfootPaul VallasBrandon JohnsonChicagoChicago electionIllinois gun banElection runoffMichael MadiganIllinois PoliticsIllinois Supreme CourtSecond AmendmentCOVID-19 restrictionsCrimeGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444447/recent-irs-controversies-raise-doubts-about-auditing-armys-potential-bias https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444447_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444447_video_v3.mp4 Recent IRS Controversies Raise Doubts About Auditing Army’s Potential Bias President Joe Biden's call for funding for 87,000 IRS agents to audit Americans has raised questions about whether the new rash of auditing will target poorer Americans or be politically motivated. The Inflation Reduction Act included $80 billion to beef up IRS efforts, which Biden says will more than pay for itself in new audits. Biden’s nominee to lead the Internal Revenue Service, Daniel Werfel, addressed concerns over this policy at his recent confirmation hearing but promised lawmakers the audits would target wealthier Americans. Join The Center Square's Dan McCaleb and Casey Harper. 2023-03-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 541 IRSIRS biasJoe BidenInflation Reduction Acttax lawIRS agentsmiddle classDan McCalebCasey Harperincome taxfederal income taxestax dayinternal revenue servicewaiters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444448/dte-requests-dollar622m-rate-hike-citing-clean-energy-efforts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444448_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444448_video_v3.mp4 DTE Requests $622M Rate Hike, Citing Clean Energy Efforts Michigan taxpayers might have to foot the bill for the state’s clean energy goals if DTE Energy is permitted to impose a $622 million rate hike. The utility's request seeks to hike residential rates by 13.9%, commercial rates by 11.5%, and industrial rates by 7%. DTE asked for the new rate hike effective as of Dec. 10 to recover costs of increased investments, carbon reduction plans, and attempting to comply with the state’s clean energy goals. Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Managing Editor Tom Gantert. 2023-03-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 248 DTE EnergyRate HikeMichiganIce StormsClean EnergyUtility RatesBruce WalkerTom Gantertenergy bill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444449/pennsylvania-subpoenas-norfolk-southern-ceo-over-ohio-train-derailment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444449_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444449_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Subpoenas Norfolk Southern CEO Over Ohio Train Derailment Lawmakers in Pennsylvania became the first to subpoena Norfolk Southern over its handling of the train derailment in nearby East Palestine, Ohio. The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee voted on Wednesday to invoke the privilege one month after more than 50 train cars jumped the track following a mechanical failure, a preliminary federal inquiry shows. Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Reporter Anthony Hennen. 2023-03-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 258 PennsylvaniaNorfolk SouthernTrain DerailmentAlan ShawSenate CommitteeSubpoenaEast Palestine OhioVeterans AffairsEmergency Preparedness https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444450/new-wisconsin-state-budget-wont-include-flat-tax-or-governors-spending-priorities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444450_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444450_video_v3.mp4 New Wisconsin State Budget Won’t Include Flat Tax or Governor’s Spending Priorities It’s far too soon to say what will be in Wisconsin’s new state budget, but it can be assumed what will not be included. Joint Finance Committee chairman Rep. Mark Born, R-Beaver Dam, and Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green, on Tuesday talked about the upcoming budget. Join The Center Square's Wisconsin Editor Bruce Walker and Reporter Ben Yount. 2023-03-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 485 Wisconsin state budgetGovernor's spending prioritiesRepublican budgetGovernor spendingtaxpayersstate economyBruce WalkerBenjamin YountWisconsin in Focusgovernment expansionAmerican Family FieldBrewers stadium https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444451/talking-economics-and-finances-with-your-kids https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444451_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444451_video_v3.mp4 Talking Economics & Finances With Your Kids Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss how to talk finances and economics with kids on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-03-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 397 Chris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday Economicspersonal financefinancial literacychildreninvestingfinancial planningeconomicslong-term thinkingnetworking https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444452/weathering-the-economic-storm https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444452_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444452_video_v3.mp4 Weathering the Economic Storm Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss what steps they are taking as they prepare for a potential economic downturn on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 558 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyinflationinterest ratesconsumer spendingjob marketbudgetingfinancial planningjob securityside hustleremote workinglayoffslong term investmentssaving cash https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444453/proposed-wireless-device-tax-does-not-compute-critics-tell-house-finance-committee https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444453_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444453_video_v3.mp4 Proposed Wireless Device Tax Does Not Compute, Critics Tell House Finance Committee Members of the House Finance Committee got an earful Wednesday morning from Washingtonians opposed to proposed legislation that would add to the cost of purchasing certain wireless devices. House Bill 1793 would add $2 at the point of sale to wireless devices that cost more than $250. Money from the tax would go toward efforts to close the “digital divide” between the haves and the have-nots in terms of internet access and download speed. The legislation defines smart devices as those “capable of wireless access to the internet. This includes, but is not limited to, smart phones, laptop computers, tablets, wearable devices, smart speakers, gaming consoles, smart gyms, and smart televisions.” Join The Center Square's Jeremy Lott and Brett Davis on this episode of Washington in Focus. 2023-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 399 Washington in Focuswireless device taxHouse Bill 1793Center SquareJeremy LottBrett DavisHouse Finance Committeedigital dividedigital literacytax complianceWireless Device TaxWanda Eggans https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444454/us-consumer-spending-increased-in-january https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444454_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444454_video_v3.mp4 U.S. Consumer Spending Increased in January Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index ticking up in January on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-02-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 372 Everyday Economicsconsumer spendingChris KrugOrphe Divounguyinflationprice indexeconomyconsumer pulse https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444455/mayor-admits-downtown-seattle-may-not-return-to-normal-prioritizing-revitalization https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444455_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444455_video_v3.mp4 Mayor Admits Downtown Seattle May Not Return to Normal, Prioritizing Revitalization Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced his office’s plan to prioritize the restoration of the downtown core in his 2023 State of the City address. Following a year in which the city saw nearly 50,000 cases of crime, Harrell emphasized hope for a better 2023. Citing how the district is home to 100,000 residents and over 320,000 jobs, the mayor sees Downtown Seattle as the “undisputed economic engine and cultural hub of our region.” Join The Center Square's Jeremy Lott and Spencer Pauley on this episode of Washington in Focus. 2023-02-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 348 Bruce HarrellSeattledowntown Seattlecrime ratehomelessnessdrug useSeattle Police Departmentcrime ratesWashington in FocusJeremy LottSpencer Pauleycity addresspolice patrolschedulingpeak hours https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444456/anti-woke-candidate-announces-presidential-bid https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444456_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444456_video_v3.mp4 ‘Anti-Woke’ Candidate Announces Presidential Bid A new Republican candidate threw his hat into the presidential race late Tuesday, focusing his campaign on an “anti-woke” agenda. Vivek Ramaswamy, an author, activist, and a multimillionaire businessman, announced his candidacy on Tucker Carlson tonight and with a string of Tweets. Join The Center Square's Dan McCaleb and Casey Harper on this episode of America in Focus. 2023-02-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 462 presidential electionpolitical analysisVivek RamaswamiRon DeSantisNikki HaleyMike PenceAmerica in FocusPresidential BidGavin NewsomJoe BidenDonald TrumpJB PritzkerReelection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444457/report-pennsylvanias-tax-burden-still-a-mixed-bag https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444457_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444457_video_v3.mp4 Report: Pennsylvania’s Tax Burden Still a Mixed Bag A comparison of tax levels of the 50 states shows residents in Pennsylvania still pay more than most other Americans. In a yearly comparison carried out by the Independent Fiscal Office, Pennsylvania is above-average with its tax burden. The tax burden is different from overall tax rates: it is measured as a ratio of revenues collected by a tax to levels of personal income. The focus is on how much revenue a tax brings to the state, rather than the tax rate set by the law. Join The Center Square's Christen Smith and Anthony Hennen on this episode of Pennsylvania in Focus. 2023-02-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 316 tax burdenPennsylvaniastate taxespersonal incomeAnthony HennenKristen SmithIndependent Fiscal OfficePennsylvania in FocusCenter Squarefunding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444458/report-police-calls-to-milwaukee-public-schools-spiked-last-fall https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444458_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444458_video_v3.mp4 Report: Police Calls to Milwaukee Public Schools Spiked Last Fall Milwaukee Police made hundreds more visits to Milwaukee Public Schools this past fall, and a new report suggests that it was a foreseeable problem. The Badger Institute issued a new report that shows police visits to Milwaukee schools spiked in the fall of 2022. Join The Center Square's Bruce Walker and Ben Yount on this episode of Wisconsin in Focus. 2023-02-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 366 Milwaukee Public Schoolspolice callsMilwaukeeWisconsinBadger Institutecrime rateracial disparityschool districtspolice departmentWisconsin in FocusCenter SquareBenjamin YountBruce WalterMadisonGeorge Floyd https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444459/attorney-general-granted-legal-reprieve-in-line-5-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444459_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444459_video_v3.mp4 Attorney General Granted Legal Reprieve in Line 5 Case The battle over whether a state of Michigan or federal court will determine the fate of the Line 5 dual pipelines remains in legal limbo for the time being. The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan on Wednesday ruled in favor of granting Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's request to certify the court's August 2022 decision for interlocutory appeal to the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Join The Center Square's Bruce Walker and Tom Gantert on this episode of Michigan in Focus. 2023-02-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 503 Line 5Enbridge Line 5MichiganDana NesselMichigan politicsMichigan CourtsCanadaBruce WalkerTom GanterEnergy PolicyEnvironmental DisasterIngham CountyEnbridgeInternational TreatyFuel Shortage https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444460/researchers-city-wide-vaccine-mandates-did-nothing-to-stop-the-spread-of-covid-19 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444460_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444460_video_v3.mp4 Researchers: City-Wide Vaccine Mandates Did Nothing to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 A slew of city-wide vaccine mandates announced in 2021 across parts of the U.S. made virtually no difference in stopping the spread of COVID-19, newly released research found. “These mandates imposed severe restrictions on the lives of many citizens and business owners,” the study, conducted through George Mason University’s Mercatus Center, says. “Yet, we find no evidence that the mandates were effective in their intended goals of reducing COVID-19 cases and deaths.” Join The Center Square's Dan McCaleb and Casey Harper on this episode of America in Focus. 2023-02-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 420 vaccine mandatesCOVID-19COVID-19 pandemicDan McCalebCasey HarperCenter Squaremask mandatesnatural immunityelected officialsCentersquare.comAmerica in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444461/blunt-assessment-pre-hire-pot-test-ban-has-good-chance-of-passing-wa-house https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444461_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444461_video_v3.mp4 ‘Blunt’ Assessment: Pre-Hire Pot Test Ban Has Good Chance of Passing WA House Democrat leadership in the House of Representatives is open to considering a bill that would prevent businesses in Washington state, with some exceptions, from requiring a drug test to screen for cannabis usage as a condition of employment. “You know, I think to be completely blunt, we are so focused on House bills right now, getting them through fiscal committees and then you know next week moving onto the floor, that we haven’t spent a ton of time discussing bills that we see headed over from the Senate,” Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon, D-Burien, said during Democratic leaders’ weekly media availability event on Thursday afternoon. Join The Center Square's Jeremy Lott and Brett Davis on this episode of Washington in Focus. 2023-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 376 Washington Housecannabis usageJoe FitzgibbonBrett DavisWashington Statedrug testmarijuana legalizationdrug policycriminal justice reformpolitical landscapeballot initiatives https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444462/biden-makes-surprise-visit-to-ukraine https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444462_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444462_video_v3.mp4 Biden Makes Surprise Visit to Ukraine President Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Kyiv, Ukraine on Monday as the nation nears its one-year anniversary of repelling the invasion of Russian troops. Biden met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and held a joint press conference to “reaffirm our unwavering and unflagging commitment to Ukraine’s democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.” The Russian invasion of Ukraine hits its one-year anniversary this week, and lawmakers want to know: where has all the money gone? With $113 billion allocated by Congress to help Ukraine in the past year, House Oversight Committee Chair U.S. Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., sent a letter to the Biden administration demanding oversight of how those funds are being spent. Join The Center Square's Dan McCaleb and Casey Harper on this episode of America in Focus. 2023-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 544 Joe BidenUkraineRussiaRussian invasionforeign aidUnited StatesUkraine fundingHouse Oversight CommitteeVladimir PutinCasey HarperFederal AidUS taxpayerspolitical costRussian officialsCrimea https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444463/gen-z-consumers-are-racking-up-credit-card-debt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444463_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444463_video_v3.mp4 Gen Z Consumers Are Racking up Credit Card Debt Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss growing consumer debt, what it indicates, and how it impacts the greater economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 408 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugDr. Orphe Divounguyconsumer debtGen Zinflationcredit card debtunemployment claimsOrphe Divounguyconsumer purchasing powerdisinflationFederal Reservelabor marketrecessionsoft landings https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444464/governor-pritzker-responds-to-governor-desantis-illinois-visit-criticizing-woke-politics https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444464_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444464_video_v3.mp4 Governor Pritzker Responds to Governor DeSantis’ Illinois Visit Criticizing ‘Woke’ Politics The attorneys with state-level challenges against Illinois’ gun ban disagree on whether the cases should be consolidated. Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted a ban on more than 170 different semi-automatic firearms and magazines over certain capacities on Jan. 10. Since then, a series of lawsuits have been filed in federal and state courts challenging the law. The law exempts individuals in certain occupations, such as law enforcement, prison staff and security officers from the gun ban. An appeal is expected in the case challenging Illinois’ and Naperville’s gun and magazine ban. Gun rights groups expect the ruling to be overturned. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized Illinois leadership for its stance on several issues during a Monday visit to the state. On Tuesday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker responded. The Republican governor of Florida just started his second term and made a stop in Elmhurst, Illinois, to speak with police groups. He criticized what he said was "woke" policies impacting public policy and education in Illinois and elsewhere. Join The Center Square's Dan McCaleb and Greg Bishop on this episode of Illinois in Focus. 2023-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Governor PritzkerRon DeSantisIllinoisIllinois politicswoke politicsgun controlIllinois Gun BanJB Pritzkerpolice recruitmentschool scholarshipnon-citizen votingIllinois Supreme CourtGreg BishopJoe Bidenfederal courts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444465/wisconsin-supreme-court-election-protasiewicz-and-kelly-advance https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444465_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444465_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Supreme Court Election: Protasiewicz and Kelly Advance Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race is set. Judge Janet Protasiewicz easily won Tuesday’s primary, getting about 445,00 votes. Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly edged out Waukesha County Judge Jennifer Dorow by getting just over 232,000 votes to her nearly 210,000 votes. Kelly immediately framed the race for the court as a choice between his views on the rule of law, and Protasiewicz’s view of what she wants the law to be. Join The Center Square's Bruce Walker and Ben Yount on this episode of Wisconsin in Focus. 2023-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 584 Wisconsin Supreme CourtJanet ProtasiewiczDaniel KellyWisconsin electionRule of lawVoter TurnoutJudicial Ethics BoardElection CampaignRepublican reformsCandidate ValuesMadisonDane CountyDan Kellyabortion laws https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444466/forgotten-pennsylvania-locals-castigate-pathetic-response-to-train-disaster https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444466_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444466_video_v3.mp4 ‘Forgotten’ Pennsylvania Locals Castigate ‘Pathetic’ Response to Train Disaster At the first public hearing hosted by the Pennsylvania Senate about the Norfolk Southern train derailment in nearby East Palestine, Ohio, affected residents expressed their anger, their fear, their frustration — and their utter disappointment in state officials who have a duty to keep them safe. Held by the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, Pennsylvanians living near East Palestine told lawmakers of the health effects they and their families have so far experienced. They mentioned sore throats, skin rashes, headaches, eye irritation, a chemical smell in the air and anxiety over how the health of their families could be affected in the future. Join The Center Square's Christen Smith and Anthony Hennen on this episode of Pennsylvania in Focus. 2023-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 414 PennsylvaniaNorfolk SouthernEast Palestinetrain derailmentOhioveterans affairsAnthony HannonKatie MuthDoug Mastrianotown hall https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444467/one-of-the-poorest-cities-in-michigan-has-best-funded-district-due-to-pandemic https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444467_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444467_video_v3.mp4 One of the Poorest Cities in Michigan Has Best-Funded District Due to Pandemic The city of Flint's public schools have been the biggest benefactor in Michigan from the federal pandemic funding. The district received $49,996 per pupil in federal pandemic funding and that has allowed it to increase employee pay on average by 35% from 2019 to 2022. By comparison, Goodrich Area School District is within the same county as Flint, but that district received $1,662 per pupil in federal pandemic money. The Flint district received so much federal aid primarily because 96% of its students are "economically disadvantaged," meaning they receive some form of government aid. Join The Center Square's Bruce Walker and Tom Gantert on this episode of Michigan in Focus. 2023-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 486 Michigan school fundingFederal dollarsper pupil fundingFlint public schoolspublic school fundingschool millageseconomic disadvantageMichigan Educationschool districtpoor communitiesDetroit public schoolsBent Harbornovember ballotspecial interests https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444468/will-wins-race-based-discrimination-lawsuit-against-comcasts-woke-corporate-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444468_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444468_video_v3.mp4 WILL Wins Race-Based Discrimination Lawsuit Against Comcast’s ‘Woke Corporate Policies’ The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty has won another case based on the argument that you cannot discriminate against people based on their sex or the color of their skin. WILL recently settled a case with Comcast over the company’s Comcast RISE program. That program offered grants to small businesses, but only if they are 51% owned by someone who is “Black, indigenous, a person of color, or female.” Join The Center Square's Bruce Walker and Ben Yount on this episode of Wisconsin in Focus. 2023-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 325 Race-based discriminationComcastComcast RISE ProgramWisconsin instituteBruce WalkerBenjamin YoungWisconsin in FocusFederal lawDan LenningtonAfrican American farmersBiden AdministrationFarm loan programThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444469/reform-for-child-sex-abuse-survivors-facing-long-odds-again https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444469_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444469_video_v3.mp4 Reform for Child Sex Abuse Survivors Facing Long Odds, Again A special Pennsylvania House panel wasted no time Tuesday approving two alternative pathways toward civil retribution for adult survivors of child sexual abuse. But the offers fall well short of adequate, Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, told The Center Square – a comment that appears to foreshadow the long fight ahead. Join The Center Square's Christen Smith and Anthony Hennen on this episode of Pennsylvania in Focus. 2023-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 388 Pennsylvaniachild abuseJosh Shapirostatute of limitationsconstitutional amendmentslegislative sessionChild Sex AbuseStatutory BillPennsylvania SenateAmendmentPartisan GridlockReform https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444470/hundreds-of-thousands-in-michigan-out-of-power-after-ice-storm-hits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444470_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444470_video_v3.mp4 Hundreds of Thousands in Michigan Out of Power After Ice Storm Hits As many as 676,280 customers in Michigan were without power as of 7:45 a.m. Thursday due to an ice storm that swept through the southern part of the state. Consumers Energy and DTE warned customers on Twitter that downed wires could delay restoration efforts. "Crews are actively working in the field. They are assessing damage and making the public safe due to down wires. Restore efforts will be made when it is safe to do so," DTE tweeted at 4:57 a.m. Thursday. Join The Center Square's Bruce Walker and Tom Gantert on this episode of Michigan in Focus. 2023-02-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 248 Michiganice stormpower outageBruce WalkerTom Gantert https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444471/should-we-expect-a-20percent-decline-in-home-prices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444471_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444471_video_v3.mp4 Should We Expect a 20% Decline in Home Prices? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss claims of a 20% drop in home prices amidst rising interest rates on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-02-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 402 home priceshousing marketinterest ratesmortgage ratesEveryday Economicseconomic researchAlfonso Peccatiellohousing unitsstock marketAmerica's Talking https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444472/does-intelligence-amount-to-economic-success https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444472_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444472_video_v3.mp4 Does Intelligence Amount to Economic Success? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss a study that looks at the correlation between intelligence and economic success on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-02-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 326 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyEconomic SuccessIntelligenceEuropean Sociological ReviewEarningsIncome inequalitypodcast https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444473/rent-disinflation-is-underway https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444473_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444473_video_v3.mp4 Rent Disinflation is Underway Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss rent disinflation and home builder confidence on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-02-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 402 Rent Disinflationhousing marketEconomic ActivityChris KrugOrphe Divounguymortgage rateshome buildingbuilder sentimenthousing startsmacroeconomic environmenthome buyinghome constructioneconomic uncertainty https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444474/inflation-not-slowing-as-fast-as-everyone-expected https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444474_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444474_video_v3.mp4 Inflation Not Slowing As Fast As Everyone Expected Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the most recent data that indicates that inflation is not slowing as much as everyone expected on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-02-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 500 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyCPI increaseRetail salesInterest ratesconsumer spendinginflationconsumer priceseconomic decisionslabor markethousehold financeFederal ReserveGoldman Sachs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444475/washington-rep-fitzgibbon-bill-to-help-men-and-boys-too-focused-on-historically-most-advantaged https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444475_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444475_video_v3.mp4 Washington Rep. Fitzgibbon: Bill to Help Men & Boys Too Focused On ‘Historically Most Advantaged’ Join The Center Square's Washington Editor Jeremy Lott & Washington Reporters Brett Davis and Spencer Pauley as they discuss House Bill 1270, sponsored by Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, would create a state commission to address the well-being of boys and men across Washington. Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon, D-Burien, advocated for a less masculine approach in speaking about the bill at Tuesday afternoon’s weekly media availability event to discuss the current legislative session. King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn will introduce a motion requesting County Executive Dow Constantine to re-hire previously employed county workers who did not comply with the county's COVID-19 vaccination mandate. With Friday’s legislative cutoff looming, a substitute bill lowering the threshold for police in Washington state to engage in vehicular pursuits passed 8-1 out of the House Safety, Justice, & Reentry Committee on Thursday. 2023-02-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1347 Joe FitzgibbonWashington StatePolice Pursuit Reformvaccine mandateKing CountyJeremy LottBret DavisSpencer PauleyWell BeingJay InsleeReagan DunnSeattle policeAffordable HousingGrowth Management ActSeattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444476/norfolk-southerns-timeline-to-reopen-rail-line-scrutinized https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444476_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444476_video_v3.mp4 Norfolk Southern’s ‘Timeline’ to Reopen Rail Line Scrutinized Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith as they discuss state and local leaders said Tuesday that Norfolk Southern’s response to a train derailment near the Pennsylvania-Ohio border ignored best practices and prioritized speed over safety. Commonwealth Court declared Pennsylvania’s school funding system unconstitutional recently and, as such, diametrically opposed education advocates all proclaimed victory. 2023-02-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1406 Norfolk Southerntrain derailmentEast Palestinevinyl chlorideJosh ShapiroEast Palestine Ohiotoxic fumesenvironmental hazardswater testingGovernor ShapiroPennsylvaniarailroad regulationsFederal Disaster AreaMike DeWineFEMA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444477/gov-evers-proposes-dollar104-billion-state-budget-republicans-declare-it-doa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444477_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444477_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Evers Proposes $104 Billion State Budget, Republicans Declare It DOA Join The Center Square’s Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss Wisconsin’s Democratic governor is asking the Republicans who control the state legislature not to throw his entire budget in the trash. Gov. Tony Evers wants to spend more than a $1.3 billion more over the next two years, but it’s almost certainly not going to happen. The reaction to Gov. Tony Evers is pretty much what you’d expect: Democrats at the Wisconsin Capitol are praising the governor’s spending plan, while Republicans and conservatives are pointing out the problems. The top Republican in the Wisconsin Assembly sounds as if he is confident that lawmakers will find some money to repair American Family Field and keep the Brewers in Milwaukee, but he says Gov. Tony Evers is making it harder than it has to be. 2023-02-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1516 Tony Eversstate budgetWisconsinpublic schoolsMedicaidMilwaukee Brewersbaseball stadiumRobin VostaxpayersState FundingState economyschool choicetaxbaseballBruce Walker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444478/fauci-takes-heat-after-casting-doubt-on-efficacy-of-covid-vaccines https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444478_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444478_video_v3.mp4 Fauci Takes Heat After Casting Doubt on Efficacy of COVID Vaccines Join The Center Square’s Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss Dr. Anthony Fauci taking criticism after his recently published paper cast doubt on the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines. The federal government released its latest inflation data Tuesday, drawing fresh fire for President Joe Biden as the cost of living continues to rise. President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Internal Revenue Service took a slew of tough questions from lawmakers on the Senate Finance Committee Wednesday as the agency he seeks to lead faces a series of controversies. 2023-02-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1349 Anthony FauciCOVID-19COVID-19 vaccinevaccine efficacyinflation rateJoe BidenIRS agentDaniel WerfelTax Auditinterest ratesImmigration policyTexas borderRepublican Partyconsumer price indexFederal Reserve https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444479/ford-halts-building-shipping-of-f-150-lightning-ev-pickups https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444479_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444479_video_v3.mp4 Ford Halts Building, Shipping of F-150 Lightning EV Pickups Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker, Managing Editor Tom Gantert, and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss Citizens Research Council of Michigan challenging the conclusions of a toll road feasibility study commissioned by the Michigan Department of Transportation. One day after announcing it would use $1 billion in taxpayer subsidies to build a new electric vehicle battery plant in Michigan, Ford Motor Company on Tuesday halted production of its F-150 Lightning EV pickup because of a potential battery issue. 2023-02-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1349 FordF-150 Lightningelectric vehiclesbattery issueEV battery plantFord subsidiesMichiganmanufacturing jobsMichigan politicsRight to Work lawpublic educationschool fundingBruce WalkerTom GantertCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444480/lawmakers-concerned-about-new-spending-in-pritzkers-budget-proposal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444480_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444480_video_v3.mp4 Lawmakers Concerned About New Spending in Pritzker’s Budget Proposal Join The Center Square’s Publisher Chris Krug & Executive Editor Dan McCaleb they discuss with the threat of a possible recession on the horizon, some are worried that Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed budget is trending toward future tax hikes. Representatives from the state's five pension systems testified to lawmakers over the past few weeks with updates on their unfunded liabilities, leaving lawmakers to come up with a fix. The state’s motion seeking a delay in its required response to a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois’ gun ban was denied Thursday. 2023-02-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2795 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444481/economic-upturn-a-real-possibility https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444481_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444481_video_v3.mp4 Economic Upturn a Real Possibility? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the idea that some economists see an economic upturn as a real possibility for the US economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-02-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 391 Economic upturnInflationRecession ProbabilityLabor MarketConsumer SpendingFederal ReserveWage GrowthSpending IncreaseOrphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday EconomicsEconomic crisisPurchasing powerWall Street JournalHard Landing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444482/americans-are-burning-through-cash https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444482_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444482_video_v3.mp4 Americans Are Burning Through Cash Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the reality that Americans are starting to feel the economic 'squeeze' and savings are starting to shrink on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-02-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 407 Everyday Economicspodcaststimulus paymentseconomic downturnlower incomeconsumer spendinginflationinterest ratesChris KrugOrphe Divounguyfinancial literacyspending habitsdisposable incomegenerationseconomic literacy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444483/tech-layoffs-impacting-highly-skilled-immigrant-workers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444483_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444483_video_v3.mp4 Tech Layoffs Impacting Highly Skilled Immigrant Workers Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss tech sector layoffs, how they impact immigrant workers, and how it all plays into the larger economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-02-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 378 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguytech layoffsH1B visasUS immigration policyjob marketlabor supplySilicon ValleyImmigration reformLabor shortageAsylum seekerCitizenship policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444484/data-revisions-prices-dropping-at-slower-pace-than-originally-thought https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444484_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444484_video_v3.mp4 Data Revisions: Prices Dropping at Slower Pace Than Originally Thought Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss revisions to economic data that show prices dropped at a slower pace than originally thought on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-02-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 347 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyConsumer Price IndexInflationFederal Reserve policyCPI numbersLabor marketJobs numberFinancial ConditionsMortgage RatesAmerica's Talking NetworkFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444485/understanding-the-lost-gains-in-the-housing-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444485_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444485_video_v3.mp4 Understanding the 'Lost Gains' in the Housing Market Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss how to understand the 'lost gains' in the housing market in recent months on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-02-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 369 Everyday Economicshousing marketreal estateOrphe DivounguyChris Krughome appreciationnew constructiondomestic migrationFloridahurricanefloodingZillow https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444486/critics-express-disagreement-with-discriminatory-school-budget-cut-proposal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444486_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444486_video_v3.mp4 Critics Express Disagreement With ‘Discriminatory’ School Budget Cut Proposal Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker, Managing Editor Tom Gantert and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss Michigan's online charter public schools have a 20% decrease in spending in Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's 2023-24 budget proposal. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposed $79 billion budget for fiscal year 2024 aims to require taxpayers subsidize electric vehicles and chargers with $318 million. 2023-02-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1300 Michigan in FocusGretchen WhitmerMichigan budgetschool fundingMichiganschool budgetcharter schoolsK-12 fundingeducation fundingSchool BudgetEquity FundingSpecial EducationOnline Learningelectric vehiclesBruce Walker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444487/gov-evers-pitches-plan-to-remove-lawmakers-from-some-conservation-decisions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444487_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444487_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Evers Pitches Plan to Remove Lawmakers From Some Conservation Decisions Join The Center Square’s Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss the latest preview of Gov. Tony Evers’ new state budget focuses on conservation – as well as making it tougher for lawmakers to stop some of his conservation projects. 2023-02-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1513 Tony EversWisconsinGovernor EverslawmakersconservationBudgetRepublicanSpendingpublic schoolseducationWisconsin in FocusBenjamin Yountconservation decisionsState Sales Taxeslocal governments https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444488/an-average-of-81-vehicles-are-stolen-per-day-throughout-pierce-and-king-counties https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444488_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444488_video_v3.mp4 An Average of 81 Vehicles Are Stolen per Day Throughout Pierce and King Counties Join Cole McNeely and The Center Square's Washington reporters Brett Davis and Spencer Pauley as they discuss King County seeking state, federal coordination following narcotics seizures worth $17.5M in 2022. Seattle Public Schools are facing a deficit of $131 million that could cause the district to consolidate some of its schools. Proposed $2 wireless device sales tax would fund effort to end Washington’s digital divide. Car theft has been prominent throughout King and Pierce Counties so far this year with an average of 81 cars stolen per day. The King County Sheriff’s Office seized approximately $17.5 million worth of narcotics in 2022. 2023-02-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1437 vehicle theftKing CountyPierce CountyWashingtonNarcoticsdrug overdosestate coordinationfederal coordinationseizuredigital divideinternet accessSeattle PDWireless device sales taxSeattle Public Schoolsbudget cuts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444489/court-rulings-against-gun-regulations-across-us-could-have-ramifications-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444489_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444489_video_v3.mp4 Court Rulings Against Gun Regulations Across U.S. Could Have Ramifications in Illinois Join The Center Square’s Publisher Chris Krug & Executive Editor Dan McCaleb they discuss that about 2,100 more Illinois citizens are now safe from the state enforcing Illinois’ gun ban against them after a third temporary restraining order was issued Wednesday. Recent court cases across the country challenging gun regulations could be an issue for conversation at the Illinois statehouse as the state faces a bevy of lawsuits over its gun and magazine ban. An ally of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan doesn't want a jury to hear about a 2012 email he sent that mentioned an alleged rape in Champaign and fraudulent payroll practices. In 2024, Illinois will become the third state to mandate employers provide employees with paid time off for any reason, but now there are groups lobbying for more paid time off. 2023-02-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 3180 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444490/biden-touts-successes-during-state-of-union-critics-point-to-inflation-deceptions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444490_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444490_video_v3.mp4 Biden Touts Successes During State of Union, Critics Point To Inflation, Deceptions Join The Center Square’s Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss President Joe Biden touting what he said were his administration's many accomplishments since taking office during his Tuesday night State of the Union address, heralding economic gains, the bounce back from COVID-19, funding for Ukraine and more. The Super Bowl has become something like an annual holiday for Americans full of football, food and beverages, but the recent spike in food prices means catering a Super Bowl gathering will cost Americans more than ever. Half of Americans report their personal finances are “worse off” than they were a year ago, according to a new survey. 2023-02-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1499 Joe BidenState of the Unioninflationeconomy2024 electionfood inflationgas pricesborder securityfentanyl crisiswar in UkraineRepublican Partyenergy policyHunter BidenSuper Bowljob creation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444491/pennsylvania-subsidizes-horse-racing-with-dollar35b https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444491_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444491_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Subsidizes Horse Racing With $3.5B Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss Pennsylvania having a number of tax subsidy programs that boost favored industries with public funding. The state’s largest program, however, attracts less attention than many smaller programs. And it isn’t a fund for economic development, or emerging tech, or health care. Democrats cemented control of the Pennsylvania House on Tuesday after winning three special elections near Pittsburgh. 2023-02-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1115 PennsylvaniaHorse RacingTax Payer SubsidiesState subsidiesPennsylvania economyeconomic impactPennsylvania legislaturepublic universityfunding challengeslegalized gamblingopen spaceequine industryKristen SmithAnthony Hennentaxpayers money https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444492/economic-impact-of-the-super-bowl https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444492_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444492_video_v3.mp4 Economic Impact of the Super Bowl Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the economic impact of the Super Bowl on host cities on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-02-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 429 Super Bowleconomic impactNFLKansas City ChiefsPhiladelphia EaglesChris KrugOrphe DivounguySports gamblingjob creationEveryday EconomicsTaxpayer moneyWorld cupOlympic gamesSports Events https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444493/the-fed-could-make-historic-mistake-and-push-us-economy-into-a-recession https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444493_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444493_video_v3.mp4 The Fed Could Make 'Historic Mistake' & Push U.S. Economy Into a Recession Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the next potential moves by The Fed and how they could be too 'hawkish' on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 388 Federal ReserveUS economyrecessioninflationinterest ratesmonetary policyunemployment rateEveryday EconomicsOrphe DivounguyChris Krug https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444494/the-economic-state-of-the-union https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444494_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444494_video_v3.mp4 The (Economic) State of the Union Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they reflect on President Biden's 2023 State of the Union address and the economic realities of the U.S. on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-02-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 588 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyeconomic state of the unionJoe Bidenlabor marketeconomic growthhousing costsrent growthlabor shortageChris Crug https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444495/5-minute-focus-pennsylvania-schools-using-budgetary-shell-game-to-legally-raise-taxes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444495_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444495_video_v3.mp4 5 Minute Focus: Pennsylvania Schools Using Budgetary “Shell Game” to Legally Raise Taxes Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with how schools in Pennsylvania are using a loophole to reorganize funds to raise taxes. 2023-02-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 300 PennsylvaniaPennsylvania schoolsbudgetingbudget loopholetax raisingTim DeFoorKristen SmithAnthony HennenPhiladelphia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444496/breaking-down-the-tech-sector-layoffs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444496_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444496_video_v3.mp4 Breaking Down the Tech Sector Layoffs Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss recent news of layoffs, particularly in the tech sector, on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-02-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 513 tech sectorlayoffsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyjobless claimsconsumer spendingTech Sector LayoffsElon MuskTwitter AcquisitionEconomic SlowdownFidelityShareholders https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444497/most-of-wisconsins-final-coronavirus-school-stimulus-money-unspent https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444497_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444497_video_v3.mp4 Most of Wisconsin’s Final Coronavirus School Stimulus Money Unspent Join The Center Square’s Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss that there is going to be a flurry of spending by schools across the state of Wisconsin this spring, as school districts race to use the last of their coronavirus stimulus money. There’s not a lot of confidence about free speech on University of Wisconsin campuses. 2023-02-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1481 Wisconsinstimulus moneyESSER fundscovid-19 stimuluscoronavirusschool spendingUniversity of Wisconsinfree speechcollege campuspolitical viewpointsschool budgetteachersRepublican lawmakersschool teacherscoronavirus pandemic https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444498/lack-of-transparency-in-michigan-government https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444498_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444498_video_v3.mp4 Lack of Transparency in Michigan Government Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Managing Editor Tom Gantert as they discuss the lack of transparency in Michigan government and toll roads in the state of Michigan. 2023-02-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1159 Michigan GovernmentGovernment TransparencyToll roadsState lawsBruce WalkerTom GantertFOIA requestFoia RequestsCar InsuranceVehicle registrationUser feeRoadsDetroitTaxesMichigan in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444499/how-much-pandemic-aid-was-lost-to-fraud-answer-still-impossible-to-estimate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444499_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444499_video_v3.mp4 How Much Pandemic Aid Was Lost to Fraud? Answer Still ‘Impossible to Estimate' Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and Reporter Brett Rowland as they discuss a U.S. House committee hearing made clear the total cost of fraud and waste in taxpayer-funded pandemic relief programs remains unknown. An oversight committee hearing Wednesday highlighted the cost of fraud in taxpayer-funded pandemic relief programs as federal agencies continue to tally losses. Hays County, Texas, resident Brandon Dunn lost his son to illicit fentanyl poisoning last year. His son and two other teenage boys from the same rural county died of fentanyl overdoses less than 60 days apart. 2023-02-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1396 Pandemic Aid FraudFraudCovid-19congressional hearingGovernment Accountability OfficeGAOAmerican Taxpayerfentanyl crisisopioid addictionborder securityMexican drug cartelsDan MccalebBret RowlandCathy McMorrisChina agricultural land https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444500/how-pennsylvania-schools-hide-funds-to-raise-taxes-without-breaking-the-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444500_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444500_video_v3.mp4 How Pennsylvania Schools Hide Funds to Raise Taxes Without Breaking the Law Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss how Pennsylvania schools hide funds to raise taxes without breaking the law. Local governments bring in billions of dollars from fines and fees across the country annually – and Pennsylvania localities collected more than $202 million in 2020, a new analysis shows. 2023-02-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1746 Pennsylvania schoolsHide fundsRaising taxesPennsylvaniaschool fundingPension costsTax referendumlocal governmenttaxesfeesgovernment budgetrevenueregulatory reformJoshua ShapiroState Agencies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444501/study-propping-up-washington-police-pursuit-law-called-into-question https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444501_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444501_video_v3.mp4 Study Propping up Washington Police Pursuit Law Called Into Question Join Cole McNeely and The Center Square's Washington reporters Brett Davis and Spencer Pauley as they discuss police officers, law enforcement representatives and mayors urged members of the Washington State House of Representatives to pass legislation restoring the reasonable suspicion threshold for police to engage in vehicular pursuits. The thing currently propping up Washington state’s controversial police pursuit law, which makes high-speed chases difficult for police to justify legally, is the belief that it is saving a great number of lives of innocent parties, either bystanders or passengers, who get hurt in such chases. The Pierce County Council along with the Nisqually and Puyallup Indian tribes are continuing their push to halt the construction on a future airport in the region. 2023-02-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1138 police pursuit lawWashington PoliceVehicle theftWashington State Patroltraffic safetyWashington StateCole McNeelyBrett DavisSpencer PauleyPierce CountyTraffic LawState Senateprobable causeKing CountyWSDOT https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444502/temporary-restraining-order-against-illinois-gun-ban-upheld-by-appellate-court https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444502_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444502_video_v3.mp4 Temporary Restraining Order Against Illinois’ Gun Ban Upheld by Appellate Court Join The Center Square’s Publisher Chris Krug & Executive Editor Dan McCaleb they discuss the temporary restraining order against Illinois’ gun ban issued by an Effingham County judge has been upheld by the Fifth District Appellate Court of Illinois. The state of Illinois is expected to ask for an expedited review by the Illinois Supreme Court after a temporary restraining order was upheld Tuesday against Illinois’ gun ban on behalf of 866 plaintiffs who sued in Effingham County. Now that the end of disaster proclamations in Illinois has been announced, a nonprofit is calling for changes in executive powers. School choice advocates in Illinois are urging lawmakers to renew the Invest in Kids program during the 103rd General Assembly. 2023-02-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 3307 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444503/signs-of-economic-weakness-are-everywhere https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444503_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444503_video_v3.mp4 Signs of Economic Weakness Are Everywhere Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss The Fed's decision to raise interest rates at a slower rate than previously and how that is an indication of a weakening economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-02-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 442 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyeconomicseconomic indicatorsinterest ratesFederal Reserveconsumer spendingeconomic weaknessWall Streetlabor marketsoft landingpodcast https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444504/consumers-spending-less-on-luxury-products-and-services https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444504_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444504_video_v3.mp4 Consumers Spending Less on Luxury Products & Services Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the reduction in luxury purchases and how it correlates with consumer sentiment on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-02-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 491 consumer spendingluxury productsconsumer sentimenteconomic slowdownrisk of recessioninterest rateseconomic activityOrphe DivounguyChris Krugmacro economymicro economyretail levelconsumer behaviorEveryday Economicsjob losses https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444505/housing-market-all-doom-and-gloom-not-so-fast https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444505_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444505_video_v3.mp4 Housing Market All Doom and Gloom? Not So Fast Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the 'doom and gloom' nature of commentary surrounding the housing market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-01-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 436 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyhousing marketreal estatemarket bubblehome affordabilitymortgage rateshome saleshousing inventorynew constructionhomeowner https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444506/what-to-expect-from-the-fed-meeting-this-week https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444506_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444506_video_v3.mp4 What to Expect From The Fed Meeting This Week Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they preview the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting this week and what is expected to come out of it on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-01-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 444 Fed meetinginflationinterest rateseconomic recessionFederal ReserveEconomic forecastConsumer sentimentConsumer spendingOrphe DivounguyChris KrugInflation ratefederal funds ratePersonal Consumption ExpenditurePurchasing powerConsumer Price Index https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444507/unemployment-fraud-may-top-dollar60-billion-during-pandemic https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444507_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444507_video_v3.mp4 Unemployment Fraud May Top $60 Billion During Pandemic Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and Reporter Brett Rowland as they discuss the federal government spending trillions of dollars a year on programs, but it doesn't have an inventory of all federal programs despite a 2011 law that says they must be tracked. Government report: Unemployment fraud may top $60 billion during pandemic. Classified documents were discovered at the Carmel, Ind., home of former Vice President Mike Pence last week, according to CNN. 2023-01-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1296 unemployment fraudpandemic fraudJoe Bidenfederal tax systemwastegovernment programstaxpayer moneyDan McCalebBrett RowlandCenter SquareCOVID-19Internal Revenue ServiceIRSTaxationGAO recommendations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444508/harrisburg-is-broken-says-house-speaker-asks-residents-to-fix-it https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444508_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444508_video_v3.mp4 'Harrisburg Is Broken’ Says House Speaker; Asks Residents to Fix It Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss Pennsylvania House Speaker Mark Rozzi said that, despite serving as a state representative since 2012, he’s just now learned “Harrisburg is broken.” A Pennsylvania survivor-turned-lawmaker asked his fellow Republicans to unbundle three constitutional amendments. A dozen school districts in Pennsylvania exploited a legal loophole to raise millions of dollars in new taxes. 2023-01-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1357 Mark RozziHarrisburgPennsylvaniaPennsylvania politicsHouse RepublicansHouse DemocratsGeneral Assemblyconstitutional amendmenttaxpayersschool districtsbudgetingtax increaseproperty taxesschool fundingstate funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444509/schools-mental-health-lead-evers-second-term-spending-initiatives https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444509_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444509_video_v3.mp4 Schools, Mental Health Lead Evers’ Second Term Spending Initiatives Join The Center Square’s Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, in his Tuesday evening State of the State address, laid out a plan to spend $2 billion more for public schools, and $1.3 billion on new mental health programs, a statewide PFAS testing program, and workforce training. While Joe Biden and Donald Trump remain very popular with their respective bases, nearly half of voters in their own parties don’t want them to run for president again. 2023-01-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1595 Tony EversWisconsinState budgetSpending initiativesTax reliefEducationState governmentGovernor Tony Everstax cutsbudget requeststax reformWisconsin SenateJoe BidenDonald TrumpBruce Walker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444510/whitmer-proposes-seven-government-expansions-in-state-of-the-state-address https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444510_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444510_video_v3.mp4 Whitmer Proposes Seven Government Expansions in State of the State Address Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Tom Gantert and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in her State of the State address Wednesday evening proposed seven permanent government expansions. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called for “immediate” relief to some Michiganders from rising prices in her State of the State address Wednesday evening. The Michigan Court of Claims has entered an order certifying the $20 million class-action settlement against the Unemployment Insurance Agency. 2023-01-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 763 Gretchen WhitmerState of the StateMichigan educationpre-KMichiganK-12 schoolseducation fundingCOVID pandemicDetroit Free PressMichigan in FocusSchool BoardPublic OfficialsControversyDiversity Equality InclusionD.E.I. https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444511/business-activity-contracting-sharply https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444511_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444511_video_v3.mp4 Business Activity Contracting Sharply Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the report that shows business activity has contracted sharply on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-01-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 429 business activityeconomic contractionU.S. economycredit card debtOrphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday Economicseconomic reportsupply chainhigh-income workersmortgage lendingGoldman SachsFederal Reserve System https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444512/capital-gains-tax-has-its-day-in-washingtons-highest-court https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444512_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444512_video_v3.mp4 Capital Gains Tax Has Its Day in Washington’s Highest Court Join host Cole McNeely and The Center Square's Washington Reporters RaeLynn Ricarte and Brett Davis as they discuss the Washington State Supreme Court on Thursday morning heard from both sides on the question of whether or not the state’s new capital gains tax passes constitutional muster. Several Republican lawmakers on Wednesday morning said Sen. Manka Dhingra, chair of the Senate Law & Justice Committee and deputy majority leader of the Washington State Senate, should at least consider legislation that would lower the bar on when police officers in Washington state can engage in a vehicular pursuit of criminals. Spokane County is amending the contract with NaphCare, the private company that provides medical services to the jail, so more employees can be hired. 2023-01-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1240 Capital Gains TaxWashington State Supreme CourtWashingtonpolice pursuitsSpokane Countystate legislaturepolice reform billvehicular pursuitfentanyldrug traffickingmedical careinmate deathWashington in FocusCole McNeelyBrett Davis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444513/separate-challenges-against-illinois-gun-ban-progressing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444513_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444513_video_v3.mp4 Separate Challenges Against Illinois’ Gun Ban Progressing Join The Center Square’s Publisher Chris Krug & Executive Editor Dan McCaleb they discuss lawsuits brought against Illinois’ new gun ban that are working their way through the judicial process. Board officials from Illinois' second most populated county heard from residents on both sides of the debate about whether the sheriff there should enforce the state's gun ban. Illinois voters rejected a proposal in 2020 to change the state's flat income tax to a graduated tax. There are currently discussions to try the measure again. Gov. J.B. Pritzker, however, said that's not on his radar. Illinois state lawmakers in the 103rd General Assembly received a $12,000 pay increase for the new year, making them among the highest paid legislators in the country. 2023-01-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2370 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444514/us-gdp-rose-29percent-in-the-fourth-quarter https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444514_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444514_video_v3.mp4 U.S. GDP Rose 2.9% In the Fourth Quarter Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the Q4 GDP numbers and how the numbers impact fears of a recession in 2023 on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-01-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 448 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyGDPU.S. economyUS GDPEconomic contractionFederal ReserveInterest RatesLabor MarketLabor Supply https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444515/economic-impacts-of-chinas-reopening https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444515_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444515_video_v3.mp4 Economic Impacts of China's Reopening Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss what the reopening of China will mean for the US and global economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-01-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 357 China ReopeningGlobal EconomyUS EconomyGlobal InflationTrade RulesSupply and DemandOrphe DivounguyChris Krugfree marketsmanufacturingEveryday Economics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444516/does-the-federal-reserve-need-to-do-more https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444516_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444516_video_v3.mp4 Does the Federal Reserve Need to Do More? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss whether the Federal Reserve has done enough or if it needs to do more to combat inflation on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-01-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 454 Federal Reserveinflationinterest ratesrate hikesUS economymonetary policyconsumer price indexOrphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday Economicspodcastrecession https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444517/5-minute-focus-pennsylvania-drops-college-degree-mandate-for-state-jobs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444517_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444517_video_v3.mp4 5 Minute Focus: Pennsylvania Drops College Degree Mandate for State Jobs Take 5 minutes to get caught up with the executive order that results in Pennsylvania dropping college degree mandate for state jobs. 2023-01-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 300 PennsylvaniaJosh Shapiroexecutive orderstate jobsjob marketcollege degreeAnthony HennenKristen Smithhiring practiceseconomic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444518/recession-watch-economists-predictions-are-all-over-the-place https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444518_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444518_video_v3.mp4 Recession Watch: Economists' Predictions Are All Over the Place Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss why economic predictions are all over the place for 2023, who is worth listening to, and how they evaluate predictions on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-01-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 459 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyeconomic forecastingrecession watchinflationlayoffsfinancial conditionsmortgage ratesUS economyeconomic forecastrecessioninvestments https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444519/illinois-state-rifle-association-files-federal-lawsuit-against-pritzkers-gun-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444519_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444519_video_v3.mp4 Illinois State Rifle Association Files Federal Lawsuit Against Pritzker’s Gun Ban Join The Center Square’s Publisher Chris Krug & Executive Editor Dan McCaleb they discuss the first federal lawsuit against Illinois’ gun ban and registry has been announced by the Illinois State Rifle Association. It follows two others that were filed in state court Tuesday. With a ruling on a temporary restraining order against Illinois’ gun ban expected before the end of the day Friday, each side of the issue says they’re confident they’ll prevail. With two different U.S. presidents being found in possession of classified documents, Illinois’ governor has different takes. 2023-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2906 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444520/washington-house-seats-member-accused-of-misrepresenting-service-record-on-veterans-committee https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444520_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444520_video_v3.mp4 Washington House Seats Member Accused of Misrepresenting Service Record on Veterans Committee Join The Center Square's Washington Editor Jeremy Lott & Washington Reporters RaeLynn Ricarte, Brett Davis, and Spencer Pauley as they discuss that the Prison Policy Initiative has grown concerned about a movement by states to replace physical mail for inmates with scanned copies. The group claims that change strips away “one of the last bastions of communication that is not intercepted and monetized by private telecom companies.” Two of Western Washington’s biggest companies announced substantial layoffs that will affect over 28,000 workers. The Washington State House Innovation, Community & Economic Development and Veterans Committee has appointed a new member whose own military service has been the subject of some scrutiny. 2023-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1274 Washington in FocusRepresentative Vallsprison reformPrisoners MailCapital Gains TaxWashington stateDavid HackneyChristine RolfesJay Insleegun controlpolice pursuitsCapital gainsEmployee LayoffsMicrosoftVeteran Affairs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444521/debt-ceiling-sets-up-major-battle-in-congress https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444521_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444521_video_v3.mp4 Debt Ceiling Sets up Major Battle in Congress Join The Center Square’s Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss the debt ceiling setting up a major battle in Congress. U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen sent a letter to Congressional leaders Thursday notifying them that the agency has begun taking “extraordinary measures” as the federal government bumps up against its debt limit of just over $31 trillion. President Joe Biden touted Americans' rising wages over the weekend, but a closer look shows there is more to the story. 2023-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1345 Debt ceilingUS federal debtJanett YellenKevin McCarthyJoe BidenCongressfiscal reforminflationcost of livingeconomic datafederal programsconsumer pricesDan MccalebCasey HarperRaising Debt https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444522/wisconsin-assembly-republicans-approve-bail-reform-amendment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444522_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444522_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Assembly Republicans Approve Bail Reform Amendment Join The Center Square’s Regional Editor Bruce Walker and Wisconsin Reporter Ben Yount as they discuss education concerns in Wisconsin and that voters will now have their say on whether the bail system in Wisconsin should change. 2023-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1468 bail reformWisconsin AssemblyWisconsinBruce WalkerBenjamin Younteducation systemtransparencyschool choicecriminal justiceWisconsin transparencyMadisonDarryl Brooks JrWisconsin Supreme Courtconservative voterspolitical campaigns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444523/electric-vehicles-could-cost-michigan-dollar95-million-annually-in-lost-tax-revenues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444523_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444523_video_v3.mp4 Electric Vehicles Could Cost Michigan $95 Million Annually in Lost Tax Revenues Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Bruce Walker, Managing Editor Tom Gantert and Michigan Reporter Scott McClallen as they discuss that as the number of electric vehicles grows in Michigan, so does the revenue hole from missing gas taxes that fix the damn roads. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard testimony related to Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools. Michigan schools are beefing up security with 195 school resource officers, one each for the state's 195 school districts, intermediate school districts, and public-school academies. 2023-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1508 Electric vehiclestax revenuegas taxroad repairMichiganLost tax revenuesEV marketMichigan in FocusMichigan Public School Districtspecial educationtaxpayer moneybudget grantCenter SquarePower brokersLaw makers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444524/pennsylvania-legislative-session-stalls https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444524_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444524_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Legislative Session Stalls Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss Pennsylvania lawmakers bid adieu to Harrisburg Wednesday for an unanticipated five-week reprieve from the legislative session schedule. In his first executive action since becoming governor, Josh Shapiro abolished college degree requirements for state job listings in hopes of expanding economic opportunity. Though warm feelings of bipartisanship quickly fell apart in the state House earlier this month, hope remains for a working relationship between Senate Republicans and Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro. 2023-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1343 Pennsylvanialegislative sessionJosh Shapirostate governmentPennsylvania politicsbudget seasonexecutive actioncollege degreejob marketenergy policynatural gas industrytaxpayersHarrisburgKristen SmithAnthony Hennen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444525/what-is-going-on-with-the-debt-limit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444525_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444525_video_v3.mp4 What is Going On with the 'Debt Limit'? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the what the debt ceiling is, why it is important, and what would happen if a debt limit agreement isn't reached on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 372 debt limitChris KrugOrphe Divounguyfederal debteconomic policybudget deficitJanet Yellenfinancial obligationsdebt ceilingUS budgetFederal government spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444526/the-difference-between-inflation-and-price-levels https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444526_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444526_video_v3.mp4 The Difference Between Inflation & Price Levels Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the distinction between the change in inflation and the change in price levels on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 376 Everyday Economicseconomicsinflationprice levelsConsumer Price IndexOrphe DivounguyChris Krugpurchasing powerwagesspendinggoodsservices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444527/for-sale-housing-inventory-would-need-to-increase-by-nearly-60percent-to-return-to-normal-levels https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444527_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444527_video_v3.mp4 For Sale Housing Inventory Would Need to Increase by Nearly 60% to Return to 'Normal' Levels Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the fact that total active for sale inventory would have to increase by nearly 60% to return to 'normal' pre-pandemic levels on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 445 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyhousing markethousing affordabilityreal estateMortgage Rateshome valuesmortgage ratesprice reductionhome affordabilityhousing inventory https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444528/economic-freedom-likely-propelling-florida-housing-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444528_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444528_video_v3.mp4 Economic Freedom (Likely) Propelling Florida Housing Market Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the boom of the Florida housing market and what has likely propelled it in the past few years on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 408 Economic freedomFlorida housing marketReal estateHousing pricesPopulation increaseNet MigrationFlorida HousingOrphe DivounguyChris KrugAmericans https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444529/midwest-housing-markets-in-good-position-for-2023 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444529_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444529_video_v3.mp4 Midwest Housing Markets in Good Position for 2023 Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss why Midwest housing markets are worth keeping an eye on and why Chicago may struggle relative to other places in the Midwest in 2023 on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 556 Midwest housing markethousing marketMidwestChicagomortgage ratesproperty taxesChris KrugOrphe DivounguyIllinoishome buyerhomeownerEveryday EconomicsMilwaukee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444530/consumer-price-index-declined-in-december https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444530_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444530_video_v3.mp4 Consumer Price Index Declined in December Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the new CPI report that shows subsiding inflation and declining prices on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 530 Consumer Price Indexinflation declineeconomic newsrecession riskeconomic trendsconsumer spendinglabor marketFederal Reserveinterest rateswage growthgas pricesEveryday Economicspurchasing managers index https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444531/how-to-prepare-for-and-get-through-a-recession https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444531_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444531_video_v3.mp4 How to Prepare for & Get Through a Recession Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss how to best prepare and get through the (potentially) coming recession on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 555 economic recessionrecessioneconomic indicatorsinterest ratesfinancial planningeconomic preparednessOrphe DivounguyChris Krugdebtstock investmentsliving expensesasset pricesemergency fundISM manufacturing indexpurchasing managers index https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444532/is-a-housing-crash-coming https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444532_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444532_video_v3.mp4 Is a Housing Crash Coming? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the idea that a potential housing crash is imminent on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 583 housing markethousing crashmortgage ratesreal estatehome equityOrphe DivounguyChris Krughome salesbuyer affordabilitynew listingsmortgage delinquencyreal estate investorsAmerica's TalkingFranklin News FoundationNick Gurley https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444533/a-very-positive-jobs-report https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444533_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444533_video_v3.mp4 A Very Positive Jobs Report Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss this past Friday's jobs report release on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 462 jobs reportunemploymentwage growthlabor marketemployment growtheconomic indicatorsOrphe DivounguyChris Krugservice sectoremployment numbershousehold surveyestablishment surveyinflationjob openingslabor supply https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444534/how-does-population-size-impact-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444534_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444534_video_v3.mp4 How Does Population Size Impact the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the new census data, movement between states, and how it should be understood economically on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 550 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguycensus dataaging populationlow fertility rateslabor forcepopulation growthmigration patternshousing marketCOVID restrictionslabor marketsFloridaemployment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444535/job-openings-remain-largely-unchanged-in-newest-jolts-report https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444535_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444535_video_v3.mp4 Job Openings Remain Largely Unchanged in Newest JOLTS Report Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) report that was released today on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2023-01-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 491 JOLTS reportChris KrugOrphe Divounguyjob openingswage growthjob marketeconomic reportUS employmentinflation ratesJOLTS dataNovember reportlabor force participation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444536/economic-outlook-and-predictions-for-2023 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444536_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444536_video_v3.mp4 Economic Outlook & Predictions for 2023 Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss their economic predictions for 2023 on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/everyday-economics7/support 2022-12-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 377 Chris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday EconomicsEconomic outlookTax deductionEconomic forecastcar paymentsused car marketSUVsChevrolet Tahoe https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444537/economic-predictions-we-got-wrong-in-2022 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444537_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444537_video_v3.mp4 Economic Predictions We Got Wrong in 2022 Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss what economic predictions they got wrong in 2022 on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/everyday-economics7/support 2022-12-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 342 Everyday EconomicsEconomic PredictionsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyEconomic forecastsHousing unit deficitMidterm electionsOrphee Divounguyeconomic predictionseconomic datafinancial podcast https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444538/why-are-mortgage-rates-coming-down https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444538_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444538_video_v3.mp4 Why Are Mortgage Rates Coming Down? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss why mortgage rates are coming down and what economic activity factors into it on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/everyday-economics7/support 2022-12-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 449 mortgage ratesinterest rateshousing marketFederal reserveChris KrugOrphe Divounguyeconomic growtheconomic outlookinflationjob layoffs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444539/economic-predictions-we-got-right-in-2022 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444539_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444539_video_v3.mp4 Economic Predictions We Got Right in 2022 Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss what economic predictions they got right in 2022 on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. 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The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2022-12-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 494 gas pricesOrphe DivounguyChris Krugoil productioncrude oilOPECChina lockdownsconsumer behaviorinflationStrategic Oil ReserveEconomic conditionsHousing marketEveryday Economics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444545/most-affordable-cities-for-first-time-home-buyers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444545_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444545_video_v3.mp4 Most Affordable Cities for First Time Home Buyers Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss new report that looks at the most affordable cities for first time home buyers on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2022-12-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 454 first time home buyershousing marketaffordable citiesreal estatehousing costsmortgage ratesproperty taxesrent affordabilityprice stabilizationlocal employersMidwesthousing ladderOrphe DivounguyChris KrugWichita Kansas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444546/unemployment-claims-at-highest-since-february https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444546_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444546_video_v3.mp4 Unemployment Claims at Highest Since February Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss new data that shows unemployment claims are at the highest since February and how that might impact employment in 2023 on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2022-12-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 438 Unemployment ClaimsLabor StatisticsEmploymentInflationEconomic GrowthFederal ReserveHousehold SavingsCredit Card DebtChris KrugOrphe Divounguy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444547/economic-impact-of-unrest-in-china https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444547_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444547_video_v3.mp4 Economic Impact of Unrest in China Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the unrest in China and how that may impact global markets on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/everyday-economics7/support 2022-12-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 399 Everyday Economicseconomic unrestChinaeconomic impactglobal inflationsupply chainsproductionOrphe DivounguyChris Krugzero Covid policyApple IncChinese factoriesimpact of Covid https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444548/us-consumer-confidence-falls-once-again-in-november https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444548_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444548_video_v3.mp4 US Consumer Confidence Falls Once Again in November Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss The Conference Board survey that shows consumer confidence fell again in the month of November on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/everyday-economics7/support 2022-12-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 445 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyconsumer confidenceconsumer confidence indexNovemberInterest ratesRetailersinflationBlack Friday 2022Steep DiscountsInventory https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444549/are-home-prices-dropping https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444549_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444549_video_v3.mp4 Are Home Prices Dropping? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the home price index falling on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/everyday-economics7/support 2022-11-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 526 home pricesmortgage ratesCase-Shiller IndexChris KrugOrphe Divounguyreal estate markethousing marketprice appreciationreal estatereal estate agentshouse constructionzillow.com https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444550/revisions-to-credit-score-calculations-means-more-qualified-buyers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444550_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444550_video_v3.mp4 Revisions to Credit Score Calculations Means More Qualified Buyers Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss new revisions to credit score calculations that might lead to more home owners on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/everyday-economics7/support 2022-11-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 605 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguycredit scoresqualified buyershome buyingFICO 10TVantage Score 4.0mortgageadjustable rate mortgagecredit score calculationshome ownershipmortgage lendersblack householdsfraudulent lending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444551/consumers-expected-to-spend-less-on-gifts-this-holiday-season https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444551_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444551_video_v3.mp4 Consumers Expected to Spend Less on Gifts this Holiday Season Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss how the state of the economy is impacting consumer spending this holiday season on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2022-11-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 416 holiday spendinginflation anxietyconsumer spendingholiday shoppinginflationBlack FridayThanksgiving mealprice increasesshopping bargainsretailershousehold debtEveryday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyMichigan State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444552/us-household-debt-is-soaring https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444552_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444552_video_v3.mp4 US Household Debt is Soaring Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss a new Fed report showing the significant spike in household debt on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/everyday-economics7/support 2022-11-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 326 Household DebtConsumer CreditInterest RatesConsumer SpendingRetail SalesInflationUS Household DebtOrphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday Economics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444553/six-figure-income-needed-to-buy-a-home-in-increasing-number-of-markets https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444553_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444553_video_v3.mp4 Six Figure Income Needed to Buy a Home in Increasing Number of Markets Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the markets where you need a six-figure salary to buy a home on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/everyday-economics7/support 2022-11-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 412 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyhome buyingmortgage ratehousing marketreal estate pricessix-figure incomehousing costshousing demandlumber priceszoning restrictionssupply chainhousing shortages https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444554/unpacking-the-ftx-crash https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444554_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444554_video_v3.mp4 Unpacking the FTX Crash Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the series of events that led up to the cryptocurrency exchange FTX declaring bankruptcy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/everyday-economics7/support 2022-11-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 558 Everyday EconomicsFTX crashOrphe DivounguyChris Krugcrypto exchangeSam Bankman-FriedCryptocurrency regulationConsumer protectionInvestment risksFinancial marketsRisk assessmentGovernment interventionFraud punishment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444555/consumer-confidence-falls-in-november https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444555_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444555_video_v3.mp4 Consumer Confidence Falls in November Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss recent polling in November that shows consumer confidence is falling on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/everyday-economics7/support 2022-11-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 510 Orphe DivounguyChris Krugconsumer confidenceUniversity of Michiganconsumer price indexinflation printinterest rateeconomic forecastproductivity growthwage growthAT NetworkAmerica's Talking https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444556/how-will-the-midterm-elections-affect-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444556_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444556_video_v3.mp4 How Will the Midterm Elections Affect the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the stock market reaction to the midterm elections and where the economy might go from here on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. 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The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/everyday-economics7/support 2022-11-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 437 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyhousehold incomebargaining powerwage gaplabor marketmarriage markethousehold wealth https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444558/is-the-feds-inflation-plan-working https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444558_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444558_video_v3.mp4 Is the Fed's Inflation Plan Working? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss whether or not the Federal Reserve's plan is working so far on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/everyday-economics7/support 2022-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 444 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyFederal ReserveInflationInterest RatesEconomic Analysisinflation rateUS economycost of livinggas priceslabor marketunemployment rate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444559/new-jobs-report-good-or-bad-news https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444559_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444559_video_v3.mp4 New Jobs Report: Good or Bad News? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the newly released US jobs report on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2022-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 396 jobs reportlabor marketunemployment ratewage growthinflationeconomic downturnJOLTS reportJob openingshiringconsumer spendinglayoffseconomic conditionsfederal reserveChris KrugOrphe Divounguy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444560/why-are-rent-prices-increasing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444560_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444560_video_v3.mp4 Why Are Rent Prices Increasing? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss what factors into the increase in rent prices in some markets and the decrease in others on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2022-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 566 Rent pricesEconomicsRent growthChris KrugOrphe DivounguyTech layoffsRemote workhousing marketsecond home inventoryhomelessness riskhousehold incomeprice increases https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444561/declining-demand-driving-slowdown-in-housing-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444561_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444561_video_v3.mp4 Declining Demand Driving Slowdown in Housing Market Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the declining demand in the housing market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/everyday-economics7/support 2022-11-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 367 housing marketmortgage rateshome affordabilityinterest ratesChris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday Economicsmortgage lendingdown payment assistanceon-time rent paymentscredit historycredit invisiblemarket rebalancingZillow.com https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444562/q3-gdp-report-shows-very-resilient-us-consumer https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444562_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444562_video_v3.mp4 Q3 GDP Report Shows Very Resilient US Consumer Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the Q3 GDP numbers that showed the U.S. economy grew 2.6% on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. 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The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/everyday-economics7/support 2022-10-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 402 Kroger mergerAlbertsonsconsumer pricesKrogermergerseconomic impactmarket consolidationconsumerretail industrycompetitionEveryday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyGrocery stores https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444564/the-economic-impact-of-war https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444564_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444564_video_v3.mp4 The Economic Impact of War Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the economic impact of war, specifically Russia's invasion of Ukraine, on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2022-10-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 343 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyeconomic impactRussia UkraineRussian warJanet Yellentrade relationseconomist intelligenceeconomic impact of warimmigration policies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444565/inflation-eating-up-consumers-on-all-fronts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444565_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444565_video_v3.mp4 Inflation Eating Up Consumers On All Fronts Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the newest CPI report that showed inflation eased a bit but is still high on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/everyday-economics7/support 2022-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 409 inflationconsumer price indexretail salesrent increaselower income familiessupply chainsglobal tradeFederal ReserveChris KrugOrphe Divounguyfederal governmentregulatory climateproductive infrastructure https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444566/why-are-major-corporations-fleeing-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444566_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444566_video_v3.mp4 Why Are Major Corporations Fleeing Chicago? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss why large corporations are leaving Chicago in droves and why incentives matter on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/everyday-economics7/support 2022-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 462 ChicagoIllinoiscorporationseconomic impactOrphe DivounguyChris Krugcorporate relocationfiscal policyhigh taxespublic disinvestmentEveryday EconomicsBoeingTyson Foodswork from home https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444567/can-the-fed-reduce-inflation-without-a-recession https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444567_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444567_video_v3.mp4 Can the Fed Reduce Inflation Without a Recession? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss comments made by Chicago Fed President Charles Evans and the continuing impacts of inflation on all things from housing to dating on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/everyday-economics7/support 2022-10-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 508 inflationrecessionfederal reserveeconomic growthmortgage ratesupply shockprice stabilityOrphe DivounguyChris KrugCOVID-19 pandemicmillennialsglobalism https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444568/jobs-growth-is-finally-slowing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444568_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444568_video_v3.mp4 Jobs Growth is Finally Slowing Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they react to the newest jobs report on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/everyday-economics7/support 2022-10-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 456 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyJobs reportJob growthUnemploymentFederal ReserveMonetary policyConstruction EmploymentLeisure EmploymentHospitality EmploymentFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444569/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-may-14th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444569_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444569_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday May 14th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1847 IllinoisGreg BishopGun LawsElectric VehiclesIllinois StatehouseIllinois RepublicansIllinois House Republicansbudget proposaltaxpayer moneygovernment efficiencygovernmental spendingtax moneyIllinois state spendinggovernment oversightenergy infrastructure https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444570/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-may-13th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444570_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444570_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday May 13th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1849 IllinoisGreg Bishopstate budgetgun banhigher educationgun controlIllinois politicslegislative sessiontaxpayersSecond Amendmentfunding formulaIllinois State HouseThe Center SquareHouse Gun Violence Prevention CommitteeSenate Bill 2431 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444571/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-may-12th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444571_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444571_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday May 12th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2492 IllinoisGreg BishopThe Center Squarestate budgetgun controlcannabisIllinois legislaturestate spendingIllinois budgetTax policyCannabis lawIllinois Supreme CourtIllinois politicsimmigration lawselectric vehicles https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444572/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-may-8th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444572_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444572_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday May 8th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-05-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2269 Greg BishopIllinoisIllinois GovernmentMigrant PoliciesGun ControlIllinois State FairgroundsJ.B. PritzkerSecond AmendmentBorder SecurityIllegal immigrantsGun banstate governmentlegislaturegun violence preventionThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444573/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-may-7th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444573_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444573_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday May 7th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 858 Greg BishopReal IDMigrant policiesGun Violence PreventionIllinoisSanctuary policiesKristi NoemIllinois AFL-CIOSecretary Of StateAlexis GiannouliasIllinois HouseSpringfield IllinoisImmigration policyTrump AdministrationSenate Bill 8 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444574/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-may-6th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444574_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444574_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday May 6th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1608 Greg BishopIllinoisIllinois budgetHemp industryDonald Trumpself-deportationIllinois HouseIllinois SenateLegislative SessionGun Controlhemp regulationshemp taxationJB PritzkerThe Center SquareIllinois news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444575/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-may-5th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444575_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444575_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday May 5th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2117 Greg BishopIllinois newsgun lawsgun banE-VerifyImmigration Reformfederal lawSupreme CourtUS Department of JusticeToni PreckwinkleChicago Mayorimmigration policySecond AmendmentThe Center SquareIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444576/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-may-2nd-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444576_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444576_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday May 2nd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1928 Greg BishopIllinoisIllinois StatehouseSafety ActPolice Memorialbudget approvaltax increasestate budgetlegislative sessiongovernment spendingIllinois Comptrollerlaw enforcementJB Pritzkercrime ratesIllinois In Focus Daily https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444577/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-may-1st-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444577_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444577_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday May 1st, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2062 IllinoisGreg BishopChicagoCook CountySanctuary LawsuitTony PreckwinkleBrandon Johnsonsanctuary policiesprogressive revenuetransit reformTransit FundingIllinois CapitolIllinois economystate senateclimate change https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444578/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-april-30th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444578_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444578_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday April 30th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1782 IllinoisBrandon JohnsonChicagoDepartment of Human ServicesGreg BishopPritzker administrationmigrant healthcareSanctuary CityWelcoming City Ordinancefamily rightschild custodyparental rightsgovernment policyfederal courtfederal grant dollars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444579/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-april-29th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444579_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444579_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday April 29th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1911 Greg BishopIllinois PoliticsDonald TrumpJB Pritzkerborder securityimmigration reformThe Center SquareGovernor J.B. PritzkerPresident Donald Trumpfederal fundingsecond amendmentRepublican Partystudent loanpolitical debateIllinois Governor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444580/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-april-28th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444580_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444580_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday April 28th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2499 Greg BishopIllinoisIllinois politicsJB PritzkerDick Durbinproperty taxesIllinois legislatureUS Supreme CourtJ.B. PritzkerelectionUS Senate electionstate taxationIllinois taxesRon DeSantisIllinois in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444581/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-april-25th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444581_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444581_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday April 25th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2022 Illinois newsGreg BishopJB Pritzkerethics reformtransgender athletesIllinois governmentHighland Parkgun controlIllinois StatehouseDick Durbinelection analysiscampaign announcementeconomic issuesvoter appealwomens sports https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444582/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-april-24th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444582_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444582_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday April 24th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1954 Greg BishopIllinois politicsUS SenateJB PritzkerGun Violence Preventionhuman traffickingIllinoisstate taxesDick DurbinJuliana StrattonSenate campaignelectionIllinois State Policeestate taxAndrew Chesny https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444583/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-april-23rd-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444583_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444583_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday April 23rd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-04-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1532 Illinoiselection integritysanctuary policiesfederal SAVE ActGreg Bishopvoting lawsillegal immigrationstate lawfederal electionsJB Pritzkervoter registrationnon-citizen votingICE detainerU.S. Department of Justicecriminal activity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444584/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-april-22nd-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444584_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444584_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday April 22nd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-04-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1601 Illinois HouseIllinois SenateIllinoisGreg Bishoppolitical discussionCenter SquareIHSAtransgender athletesIllinois Politicsstate lawfederal lawstate officialstate governmentState politicsState revenue https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444585/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-april-21st-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444585_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444585_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday April 21st, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-04-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2101 Greg BishopIllinois HouseHomeschool ActJ. B. PritzkerDonald TrumpCenter SquareGun Banno cash bailUS Supreme CourtIllinois In FocuslegislationIllinois Senategeneral assemblybillTrump administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444586/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-april-11h-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444586_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444586_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday April 11h, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-04-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1541 Greg BishopIllinois HouseIllinois SenateHomeschool ActSafe Gun StorageNeil AndersonHeller vs. DCLaura EllmanSafe Gun Storage ActRon Villivalamgun control lawsgun legislationfirearm rightsSupreme Court rulingssafe gun storage https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444587/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-april-10h-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444587_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444587_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday April 10h, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1011 IllinoisIllinois Supreme CourtChicago Flips Redmigrant sanctuaryGreg BishopIllinois HouseChicagoLori LightfootBrandon Johnsonsanctuary citiesElectionThe Center Squareredistrictinggun violenceChicago Crime https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444588/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-april-9th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444588_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444588_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday April 9th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-04-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1428 IllinoisState CapitolLegislatureDCFSNon-Citizen Health CareThe Center SquareRepublican PartyJB Pritzkerchild deathsIllinois GovernmentIllinois Politicshealthcare subsidiesimmigrant healthcareIllinois statestate spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444589/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-april-8th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444589_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444589_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday April 8th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 689 Illinois In Focus DailyIllinoisGreg Bishopgun bansanctuary statestate legislaturefederal courtIllinois state lawStephen McGlynnKwame RaoulIllinois State Rifle AssociationUnited States Supreme Courtfirearms lawgun controlUS Supreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444590/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-april-8th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444590_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444590_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday April 8th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 139 Greg BishopIllinois In FocusIllinois newsIllinois headlinesThe Center SquareState fair https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444591/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-april-7th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444591_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444591_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday April 7th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1162 Greg BishopThe Center SquareHome School ActDCFSoverdose preventionIllinois HouseIllinois SenateHomeschoolingChicagofentanylIllinois General AssemblyLegislative ReportsState governmentPublic PolicyLaShawn Ford https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444592/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-april-7th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444592_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444592_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday April 7th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 9 IllinoisGreg BishopThe Center SquareIllinois NewsNews ReportNewsLocal NewsApril 7th, 2025 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444593/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-april-4th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444593_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444593_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday April 4th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-04-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2583 IllinoisNewsGun Control LegislationHome School ActIllinois SenateGreg BishopSafe Gun StorageRecall ProcessCounty BoardHomeschoolingIllinois LegislationGun LawVoter RightsNuclear EnergyElectric Vehicle Charging https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444594/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-april-3rd-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444594_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444594_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday April 3rd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2245 IllinoisGreg BishopJB Pritzkertrade missionimmigration lawgun legislationelection policytariffsSenate Bill 8House Bill 1442mail in votingIllinois SenateCenter Squareelection lawvote by mail https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444595/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-april-2nd-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444595_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444595_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday April 2nd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2178 Illinoisgun controlsanctuary policieselection resultsGreg BishopUS Department of JusticeKwame RaoulIllinois State Rifle AssociationSecond AmendmentJB Pritzkertax revenuevoter turnoutfirearm storagesafe storagefederal regulations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444596/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-april-1st-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444596_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444596_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday April 1st, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2074 IllinoisIllinois in FocusGun bansElection integrityJ.B. PritzkerKwame RaoulSecond AmendmentGun control legislationIllinois electionsVote by mailHigher education fundingStudent loansGreg BishopIllinois State Rifle AssociationSAFE Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444597/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-march-31st-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444597_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444597_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday March 31st, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2212 IllinoisIllinois economyGreg Bishoptipped wagegun controlIllinois Legislationminimum wagepolitical newseconomic indicatorsThe Center SquareIllinois SenateColoradoSupreme Courtlocal electionsvoter turnout https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444598/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-march-28th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444598_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444598_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday March 28th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2482 Greg BishopIllinoisGun lawsAI regulationEducation PolicyIllinois HouseIllinois SenateIllinois Supreme CourtUS Supreme CourtDeepfakesPolitical ElectionsIllinois StatehouseRobert BevisCenter SquareBishop On Air https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444599/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-march-27th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444599_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444599_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday March 27th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2512 IllinoisElection IntegrityDonald TrumpIllinois State HouseVoter IDmail in votingGovernor PritzkerBlaine WilhourWill GuzzardiFederal electionstaxpayer moneyNPRKatherine MaherJim JordanCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444600/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-march-26th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444600_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444600_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday March 26th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2589 Greg BishopIllinoisIllinois StatehouseIllinois politicseducationeducation fundingDonald TrumpDEIDiversity Equity and InclusionIllinois Legislaturestate senatesports bettingtaxationGaming Boardonline show https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444601/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-march-25th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444601_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444601_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday March 25th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1927 IllinoisIllinois in Focuslegislative sessionGreg Bishopshell billsState HouseThe Center SquareIllinois General AssemblySenate President Don HarmonState Representative Justin SlaughterFOID cardIllinois legislationsports facilitiesIllinois State PoliceJB Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444602/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-march-24th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444602_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444602_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday March 24th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2278 Greg BishopIllinoisThe Center Squarenewsstate debtIllinois corruptionpolitical landscapeJB PritzkerBrandon JohnsonNew Illinoisstate split movementpolitical representationEthics ReformMike MadiganSupreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444603/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-march-21st-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444603_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444603_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday March 21st, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2716 IllinoisGreg Bishopgas taxesschool districtseducation fundingexecutive ordertransgender ideologyIllinois State HouseDonald TrumpJB Pritzkerschool choiceTitle IXlocal gas taxestaxpayersStatehouse Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444604/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-march-20th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444604_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444604_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday March 20th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1543 Illinois newsThe Center SquareGreg Bishophomeschooling actgun violenceIllinois StatehouseBlaine WilhourTerra Costa HowardHomeschoolingIllinoisLegislationParents Rightschild safetyparental rightsDCFS https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444605/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-march-19th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444605_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444605_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday March 19th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1969 IllinoisGreg BishopHomeschool ActSanctuary StateIllinois PoliticsIllinois budgetimmigration lawtax dollarshomeschoolinglaw enforcementfirearm owner IDRepublican PartyCenter SquareIllinois Statehousegun violence prevention https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444606/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-march-18th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444606_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444606_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday March 18th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2889 Illinois legislatureHomeschool ActGun controlProperty taxesGreg BishopCenter SquareIllinoisIllinois StatehouseVaccination RequirementsFOID cardState politicsPensionsState BudgetNews coverageIllinois politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444607/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-march-17th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444607_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444607_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday March 17th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-03-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1792 IllinoisIllinois politicsJB PritzkerDonald TrumpIllinois legislaturestate governmentgovernment shutdownfunding stopgapThe Center SquareIllinois In FocusGreg BishopState LegislatureTax dollarsState HouseElection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444608/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-march-14th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444608_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444608_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday March 14th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1372 Greg BishopIllinois educationState budgetProperty taxesIllinoisGovernor J.B. PritzkerThe Center Squarefederal government fundingMedicaidpublic educationState RepresentativeIllinois legislatureWill DavisBlaine WilhourTax dollars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444609/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-march-13th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444609_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444609_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday March 13th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2450 IllinoisGreg BishopDonald Trumpfederal spendingIllinois legislaturestate legislaturetrade wartariffsnational debtborder securityIllinois Democratsstate budgetpublic safetyIllinois Safety ActThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444610/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-march-12th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444610_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday March 12th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-03-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2781 Illinoisno cash bailelectric vehiclesrenewable energytransportationIllinois Supreme CourtPre-Trial Fairness ActSenate Bill 5transit agenciesElon MuskGreg BishopIllinois legislatureState legislatureVehicle policyGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444611/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-march-11th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444611_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444611_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday March 11th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2001 Greg BishopIllinoisIllinois Supreme CourtPre-Trial Fairness ActState budgetSpringfieldIllinois General AssemblyIllinois Legislaturecash bailLincoln's New Salemhistoric preservationIllinois DNRgovernment spendinginfrastructure moneydeferred maintenance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444612/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-march-10th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444612_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444612_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday March 10th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-03-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2048 US Supreme Courtgun controlIllinois LegislatureIllinois General AssemblyGreg BishopDaylight Savings Timegun manufacturerslawsuitstate governmentIllinois state billsSecond Amendment rightsMexicoCook CountyTrust Actfirearm components https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444613/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-march-7th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444613_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444613_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday March 7th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-03-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2312 IllinoisJB PritzkerDonald TrumpEducation fundingState budgetGreg BishopIllinois politicsIllinois State PoliceK-12 EducationTax cutsPublic EducationHomeschoolingState HouseTexasThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444614/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-march-6th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444614_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444614_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday March 6th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2608 IllinoisGreg BishopSanctuary CitiesGun ViolenceGender IdeologyIllinois in FocusBrandon JohnsonNancy MaceJB PritzkerKelly CassidyIllinois General AssemblyGun ControlSchool SafetyState BudgetLegislative Session https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444615/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-march-5th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444615_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444615_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday March 5th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2987 Illinois politicsDonald TrumpTariffsSanctuary cityNewsBorder securityJoe BidenIllinois DemocratsAmerican farmerRivian in Bloomingtonfair tradeChicago mayorEarly ChildhoodGovernor PritzkerIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444616/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-march-4th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444616_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444616_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday March 4th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2167 Illinois NewsGun ControlTariffsIllinois politicsIllinoisGreg BishopThe Center SquareFirearmsIllinois State PoliceDonald TrumpUkraineRussiaMexicoCanadaFOID card https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444617/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-march-3rd-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444617_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444617_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday March 3rd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2168 Greg BishopLegislative sessionImmigration detentionSanctuary policiesDonald TrumpVolodymyr ZelenskyyIllinois politicsJB PritzkerIllinoisfederal governmentstate governmentlaw enforcementSupreme CourtIllinois Rifle Associationnews https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444618/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-feb-28th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444618_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444618_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Feb. 28th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2325 Greg BishopIllinois politicsJ. B. PritzkerDonald TrumpImmigration policySanctuary stateBrandon JohnsonDick DurbinIllegal ImmigrantHealthcare benefitsFederal fundingState policyChicagoRepublican PartyDemocratic Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444619/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-feb-27th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444619_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444619_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Feb. 27th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2379 IllinoisJB Pritzkerhealthcaregun controlGreg BishopIllinois politicsgun violenceimmigrant health benefitsbudget deadlineRobert PetersDemocrat lawmakersIllinois statehousefirearmFOID cardTaxpayers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444620/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-feb-26th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444620_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444620_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Feb. 26th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2344 IllinoisJB PritzkerDonald TrumpIllinois fundingIllinois educationFederal FundsBudget ResolutionEnergy GridSchool FundingGreg BishopCenter SquarePolitical CommentaryIllinois legislatureRenewable EnergyBoard of Education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444621/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-feb-25th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444621_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444621_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Feb. 25th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2731 Michael MadiganPolitical CorruptionGun violence preventionIllinois politicsIllinois educationGreg BishopIllinoisGovernment corruptionlegislationstate taxesgun violenceeducation systemschool choicestate legislaturenews https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444622/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-feb-24th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444622_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444622_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Feb. 24th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 3105 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444623/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-jan-24th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444623_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444623_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Jan. 24th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-01-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2101 IllinoisGreg BishopImmigration2nd amendmentJB PritzkerDonald TrumpElection SecuritySecond Amendment RightsFirearm ViolenceUS Court of Appealsillegal immigrantscourt of appealsfirearms rightsGun ControlIllinois Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444624/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-jan-22st-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444624_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444624_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Jan. 22st, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2171 Illinois in FocusDonald TrumpJB PritzkerJanuary 6thElection criminalityVoter IDLawrence LigasJoe BidenTrump pardonFBI corruptionEconomic policyTariffsImmigration enforcementEnergyIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444625/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-jan-21st-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444625_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444625_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Jan. 21st, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1526 Illinois in FocusGreg BishopDonald TrumpJoe BidenGun legislationIllinois State CapitalKamala HarrisInaugurationPolitical CeremonyIllegal ImmigrationBorder PolicyJB PritzkerTammy Duckworthexecutive ordersgun control https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444626/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-dec-26th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444626_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444626_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Dec. 26th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-12-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1576 Illinois NewsThe Center SquareIllinois governmentLame duck sessionstate financetaxpayer burdenIllinois legislaturestate governmentChicago School BoardChicago Public SchoolsContract NegotiationsnewsBrandon JohnsonGreg BishopCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444627/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-dec-23rd-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444627_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444627_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Dec. 23rd, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-12-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2640 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444628/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-dec-20th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444628_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444628_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Dec. 20th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-12-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2665 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444629/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-dec-19th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444629_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444629_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Dec. 19th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-12-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1804 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444630/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-dec-18th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444630_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444630_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Dec. 18th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-12-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2205 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444631/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-dec-17th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444631_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444631_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Dec. 17th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-12-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2034 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444632/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-dec-16th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444632_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444632_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Dec. 16th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2273 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444633/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-dec-13th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444633_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444633_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Dec. 13th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-12-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2245 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444634/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-dec-12th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444634_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444634_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Dec. 12th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-12-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2476 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444635/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-dec-11th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444635_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444635_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Dec. 11th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-12-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2494 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444636/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-dec-10th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444636_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444636_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Dec. 10th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-12-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2382 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444637/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-dec-9th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444637_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444637_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Dec. 9th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-12-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1370 IllinoisGun ControlHunter Biden PardonJ6 ProtestersJoe BidenDonald TrumpDick DurbinFirearmsIllinois State Rifle AssociationKwame RaoulUS Supreme CourtState of the UnionSenate Judiciary CommitteeDepartment of JusticeIllinois case https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444638/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-dec-6th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444638_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444638_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Dec. 6th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-12-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 3027 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444639/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-dec-5th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444639_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444639_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Dec. 5th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-12-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1812 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444640/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-dec-4th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444640_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444640_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Dec. 4th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1614 IllinoisGreg BishopChicagoBrandon Johnsongun controlsecond amendmentIllinois gun banInjunctionAppealSeventh CircuitMigrant situationChicago budgetImmigrationFederal fundingBudget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444641/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-dec-3rd-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444641_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444641_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Dec. 3rd, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-12-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2517 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444642/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-dec-2nd-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444642_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444642_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Dec. 2nd, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-12-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2836 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444643/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-nov-26th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444643_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444643_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Nov. 26th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1955 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444644/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-nov-25th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444644_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444644_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Nov. 25th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-11-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2383 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444645/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-nov-22nd-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444645_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444645_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Nov. 22nd, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-11-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 3000 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444646/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-nov-21th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444646_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444646_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Nov. 21th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1872 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444647/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-nov-20th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444647_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444647_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Nov. 20th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-11-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1619 IllinoisIllinois in Focusbudget deficitsimmigration policygun lawsSpringfieldJB PritzkerDonald TrumpChicago MayorBrandon Johnsonillegal alienssanctuary cityState HouseIllinois budgetimmigration reform https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444648/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-nov-19th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444648_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444648_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Nov. 19th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-11-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2167 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444649/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-nov-18th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444649_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444649_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Nov. 18th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-11-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1921 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444650/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-nov-15th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444650_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444650_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Nov. 15th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-11-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2677 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444651/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-nov-14th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444651_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444651_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Nov. 14th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2147 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444652/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-nov-13th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444652_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444652_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Nov. 13th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1872 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444653/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-nov-12th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444653_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444653_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Nov. 12th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-11-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2459 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444654/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-nov-8th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444654_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444654_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Nov. 8th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1941 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444655/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-nov-7th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444655_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444655_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Nov. 7th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2014 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444656/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-nov-6th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444656_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444656_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Nov. 6th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-11-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1951 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444657/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-nov-5th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444657_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444657_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Nov. 5th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2517 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444658/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-nov-4th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444658_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444658_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Nov. 4th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1742 IllinoisElection DayEarly votingProperty tax reliefState budgetVotingElectionState Board of ElectionsReferendum2024 electionJB PritzkerTax FoundationFiscal PolicyTax competitivenessGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444659/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-nov-1st-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444659_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444659_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Nov. 1st, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-11-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2870 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444660/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-oct-31th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444660_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444660_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Oct. 31th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2191 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444661/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-oct-30th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444661_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444661_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Oct. 30th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2319 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444662/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-oct-28th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444662_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444662_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Oct. 28th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1951 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444663/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-oct-25th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444663_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444663_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Oct. 25th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-10-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1472 Greg BishopIllinoisMichael MadiganMichael McClainComEd 4 trialSAFE-T Actcash bailPretrial Fairness ActIllinois governmentcorruptionFBI agentCriminal JusticeMadigan investigationwire tapsJim Talamonti https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444664/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-oct-24th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444664_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444664_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Oct. 24th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-10-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2010 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444665/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-oct-23rd-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444665_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444665_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Oct. 23rd, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2190 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444666/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-oct-22nd-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444666_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444666_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Oct. 22nd, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-10-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2385 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444667/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-oct-21st-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444667_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444667_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Oct. 21st, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1509 Illinoispopulation declineprison safetyMichael Madigancorruption trialGreg BishopIllinois in FocusJB PritzkerAdam NiemergWirepointscensus datamigration reportDepartment of Correctionsprison systemThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444668/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-oct-18th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444668_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444668_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Oct. 18th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-10-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2216 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444669/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-oct-14-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444669_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444669_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Oct. 14, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2121 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444670/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-october-11th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444670_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444670_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday October 11th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-10-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2899 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444671/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-october-10th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444671_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444671_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday October 10th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-10-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2382 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444672/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-october-9th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444672_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444672_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday October 9th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2073 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444673/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-october-7th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444673_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444673_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday October 7th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2370 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444674/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-october-4th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444674_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444674_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday October 4th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-10-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2128 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444675/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-october-3rd-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444675_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444675_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday October 3rd, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2934 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444676/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-october-2nd-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444676_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444676_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday October 2nd, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2556 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444677/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-october-1st-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444677_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444677_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday October 1st, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-10-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2303 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444678/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-september-30th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444678_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444678_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday September 30th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2507 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444679/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-september-26th-2024-part-2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444679_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444679_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday September 26th, 2024 Part 2 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-09-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 767 Illinois in FocusIllinoisGreg BishopJB PritzkerRob CarrIllinois Retail Merchantscredit card processingswipe fee prohibitionAshley SharpCredit Union LeagueInterchange feesCredit card companiesRetailers discountGovernor Pritzkersales tax collection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444680/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-september-26th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444680_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444680_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday September 26th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-09-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1370 Illinois in Focus DailyGreg Bishopgun lawsfood additivesFDANovember 5th general electionearly votingAdam Niemerggun taxIllinois Supreme CourtSecond AmendmentGun rightsGun controlIllinois lawCourt cases https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444681/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-september-25th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444681_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444681_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday September 25th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2290 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444682/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-september-24th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444682_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444682_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday September 24th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1575 Greg BishopIllinoismass transitDavid Sigalesecond amendmentconcealed carrygun controlgun litigationJB PritzkerFirearms Policy CoalitionBruen RulingState taxDeferred maintenanceeducation fundingpublic universities https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444683/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-september-23rd-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444683_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444683_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday September 23rd, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2234 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444684/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-september-20th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444684_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444684_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday September 20th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-09-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2395 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444685/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-august-28th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444685_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444685_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday August 28th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2381 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444686/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-august-27th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444686_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444686_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday August 27th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2161 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444687/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-august-26th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444687_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444687_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday August 26th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2626 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444688/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-august-23rd-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444688_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444688_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday August 23rd, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-08-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 404 DemocraticNational ConventionvotingIllinoisKamala HarrisAdam KinzingerLisa MadiganDonald TrumpPolitical conversationState Representative Bob MorganGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444689/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-august-16th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444689_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444689_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday August 16th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-08-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2074 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444690/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-august-15th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444690_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444690_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday August 15th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1458 Illinois NewsGreg BishopIllinois State FairDonald TrumpJB PritzkerKamala HarrisIllinois DemocratsIllinois GOPDon Harmonpolitical messagingIllinois politicsDemocratic PartyEconomic PolicyRetail theftGun ban https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444691/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-august-14th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444691_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444691_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday August 14th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2099 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444692/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-august-13th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444692_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444692_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday August 13th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1715 Donald TrumpJB PritzkerIllinois PoliticsIllinoisDemocratic National ConventionGreg BishopElon Muskgovernment efficiencypolitical discussiongovernment overspendingfederal governmentStateville prisonprison closureIllinois prisonsStateville https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444693/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-august-12th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444693_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444693_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday August 12th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2486 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444694/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-august-9th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444694_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444694_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday August 9th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-08-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2518 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444695/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-august-8th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444695_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444695_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday August 8th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-08-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2516 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444696/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-august-7th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444696_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444696_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday August 7th, 2024 Livestream abruptly ended. Be sure to check out the segments in our videos tab. Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1144 Illinois in FocusIllinoisKamala HarrisTim WalzJB PritzkerMigrantsGun controlSecond AmendmentUS Supreme CourtMarylandfirearmsassault weaponelectionGreg Bishopgun owner https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444697/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-august-6th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444697_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444697_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday August 6th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2594 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444698/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-august-5th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444698_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444698_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday August 5th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2616 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444699/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-august-2nd-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444699_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444699_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday August 2nd, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-08-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2325 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444700/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-august-1st-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444700_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444700_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday August 1st, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-08-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1814 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444701/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-july-31st-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444701_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444701_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday July 31st, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2336 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444702/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-july-30th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444702_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444702_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday July 30th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2360 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444703/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-july-29th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444703_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444703_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday July 29th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-07-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1931 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444704/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-july-26th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444704_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444704_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday July 26th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-07-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1694 Greg BishopJB PritzkerKamala HarriselectionIllinois Governorvice presidentIllinoisChicagoDemocratic National ConventionSecret ServiceChicago Policesecurity measuresnon-citizen migrantsquantum computingUniversity of Illinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444705/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-july-25th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444705_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444705_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday July 25th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-07-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2295 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444706/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-july-24th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444706_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444706_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday July 24th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2295 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444707/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-july-23nd-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444707_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444707_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday July 23nd, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1977 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444708/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-july-22nd-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444708_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444708_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday July 22nd, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-07-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2482 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444709/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-july-19th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444709_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444709_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday July 19th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-07-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1845 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444710/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-july-18th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444710_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444710_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday July 18th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-07-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2391 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444711/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-july-17th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444711_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444711_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday July 17th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2046 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444712/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-july-16th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444712_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444712_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday July 16th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1288 Greg BishopIllinois in FocusDonald TrumpRepublican National ConventionJD VanceIllinoisRepublican partyElectionAndrew ChesneyDave SeverinRNC 2024MilwaukeeVice PresidentCenter SquareIllinois politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444713/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-july-12th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444713_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444713_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday July 12th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-07-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1442 Joe BidenDonald TrumpJ.B. PritzkerIllinoisChicagoCannabis SalesDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyUkraineIllinois NewsGreg Bishoptax revenuepodcastThe Center SquareKamala Harris https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444714/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-july-11th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444714_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444714_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday July 11th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-07-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2098 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444715/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-july-10th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444715_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444715_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday July 10th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1914 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444716/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-july-9th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444716_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444716_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday July 9th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1171 IllinoisPresident Joe BidenRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyDonald TrumpJoe BidenKamala Harriselectionvoter concernspresidential fitnessChicagoGun ControlSusana MendozaCriminal ActivityMayor of Chicago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444717/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-july-8th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444717_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444717_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday July 8th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-07-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1397 Joe BidenJB PritzkerElection SecurityIllinois governorDemocratic conventionRepublican conventionChicagoBrandon JohnsonGun violenceProperty tax reliefIllinois legislatureHouse OversightJames Comereconomic activitiespublic safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444718/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-july-5th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444718_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444718_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday July 5th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-07-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 771 J.B. PritzkerJoe BidenIllinois Governorpresidential aspirationselection yearDemocratic PartyIllinoisgovernorreelectionpolitical ambitionspresidencyKamala Harriselection newsWhite HouseMary Miller https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444719/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-july-3rd-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444719_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444719_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-07-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1941 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444720/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-july-2nd-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444720_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444720_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday July 2nd, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1211 IllinoisDonald TrumpJoe BidenSCOTUSPresidential ImmunitySupreme Court rulingJ.B. Pritzker2024 electionIllinois politicsState budgetstate legislationworkplace readinessIllinois Department of Natural Resourceswild turkey huntingIllinois in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444721/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-july-1st-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444721_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444721_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday July 1st, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1170 IllinoisLGBTQPride MonthJB PritzkerIllinois economypopulation declinewealth declineGreg Bishoptax cutsregulatory policygender identitymigrationDiversityEquitysanctuary state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444722/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-june-28th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444722_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444722_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday June 28th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-06-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2017 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444723/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-june-27th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444723_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444723_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday June 27th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-06-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1775 Michael Madiganbribery casecarjackingsIllinoisGreg BishopComEd trialChicago policeViolence interventioncar theftsLarry SnellingBrandon JohnsonCrime statisticscommunity safetypolice well beingyouth safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444724/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-june-26th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444724_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444724_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday June 26th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2401 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444725/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-june-25th-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444725_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444725_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday June 25th, 2024 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2024-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1737 IllinoisThe Center SquareGreg BishopJ. B. PritzkerIllinois LegislatureIllinois gun lawsSecond AmendmentGun ControlSupreme CourtIllinois SenateIllinois HouseChicagoTax increasesSenate Bill 1Due Process https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444726/rep-kiley-r-ca-charter-school-autonomy-encourages-teachers-to-pioneer-fresh-teaching-methods https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444726_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444726_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Kiley (R-CA): “Charter School Autonomy Encourages Teachers to Pioneer Fresh Teaching Methods” 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Rep. KileyHouse EducationWorkforce CommitteeCharter SchoolSchool AutonomyTeaching MethodsEducationParentsSchool ChoiceBudget Management https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444727/president-trump-the-united-states-is-in-a-very-strong-position-militarily https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444727_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444727_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: “The United States Is in a Very Strong Position Militarily” 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Donald TrumpUS MilitarySigning CeremonyMilitary EquipmentMilitary StrengthAir FairPolitical Event https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444728/president-trump-its-the-largest-order-of-jets-in-the-history-of-boeing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444728_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444728_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “It’s the Largest Order of Jets in the History of Boeing” 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 Donald TrumpQatarBoeingRussiaUkraineIranInternational RelationsTrade DealsAviationJet Order https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444729/emir-of-qatar-we-are-going-to-another-level-of-relationship-between-qatar-and-united-states https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444729_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444729_video_v3_converted.mp4 Emir of Qatar: “We Are Going to Another Level of Relationship Between Qatar and United States” 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Emir of QatarPresident TrumpQatarUnited StatesBilateral RelationsInternational RelationsSigning CeremonyAgreementsDiplomacy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444730/president-trump-were-with-you-all-the-way https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444730_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444730_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “We’re With You All the Way” 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Donald TrumpQatarInternational RelationsSigning CeremonyUS Foreign PolicyQatar infrastructure https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444731/the-us-and-qatar-sign-joint-declaration-of-cooperation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444731_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444731_video_v3.mp4 The U.S. and Qatar Sign Joint Declaration of Cooperation 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Donald TrumpSheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al ThaniQatarUnited StatesJoint DeclarationInternational RelationsSigning CeremonyCooperationWhite HouseAgreementsState of Qatar https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444732/president-trump-we-are-cutting-10-old-regulations-for-every-new-regulation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444732_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444732_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “We Are Cutting 10 Old Regulations for Every New Regulation” 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Donald TrumpU.S.-Saudi Investment ForumTax CutRegulationRed TapeUS CongressAmerican HistoryInvestment ForumEconomic PolicySaudi Arabia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444733/president-trump-the-so-called-nation-builders-wrecked-far-more-nations-than-they-built https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444733_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444733_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “The So-Called Nation Builders Wrecked Far More Nations Than They Built” 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Donald TrumpU.S. Saudi Investment ForumNation BuildingSaudi ArabiaInternational PoliticsForeign PolicyNational TraditionsUS Foreign PolicyMiddle East https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444734/what-did-the-amicus-brief-argue-about-covered-weapons https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444734_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444734_video_v3.mp4 What did the amicus brief argue about covered weapons? 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 amicus briefSecond Amendmentcovered weaponsfirearmsfederal courtM16machine gunsIllinoisProtect Illinois Communities Actgun controlsemi-automaticmilitary grade https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444735/how-does-the-state-justify-the-protect-illinois-communities-act-under-the-second-amendment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444735_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444735_video_v3.mp4 How does the state justify the Protect Illinois Communities Act under the Second Amendment? 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 IllinoisProtect Illinois Communities ActSecond AmendmentFirearms regulationGun lawsRobert Crimo IIIHighland ParkMass Shooting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444736/what-was-the-outcome-of-the-federal-bench-trial-in-the-southern-district-of-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444736_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444736_video_v3.mp4 What was the outcome of the federal bench trial in the Southern District of Illinois? 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 IllinoisGun BanSteve McGlynnSouthern District of IllinoisFederal CourtFirearmsSecond AmendmentGun ControlIllinois LawGun Rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444737/spokesmen-tommy-pigott-this-is-the-direct-result-of-american-leadership https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444737_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444737_video_v3_converted.mp4 Spokesmen Tommy Pigott: “This Is the Direct Result of American Leadership” 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 Tommy PigottAmerican LeadershipDonald TrumpUS State DepartmentPolitical News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444738/spokesmen-tommy-pigott-i-dont-accept-the-characterization-of-your-question https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444738_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444738_video_v3_converted.mp4 Spokesmen Tommy Pigott: “I Don’t Accept the Characterization of Your Question” 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 63 Tommy PigottU.S. State DepartmentIsraelHamaswar crimeGazaBenjamin NetanyahuPress ConferencewarhostilitiesPalestineethnic cleansingIsraeli prime minister https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444739/president-trump-a-great-spirit-in-the-united-states-right-now https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444739_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444739_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “A Great Spirit in the United States Right Now” 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Donald TrumpU.S. MilitaryMilitary EnlistmentSaudi ArabiaInvestment ForumUS Armed ForcesRiyadhPolice OfficersFiremen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444740/president-trump-the-golden-age-of-the-middle-east-can-proceed-right-alongside-of-us https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444740_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444740_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “The Golden Age of the Middle East Can Proceed Right Alongside of Us” 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Donald TrumpU.S. Saudi Investment ForumMiddle EastInvestment ForumSaudi ArabiaMiddle East golden agejob growthinternational relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444741/president-trump-iran-will-never-have-a-nuclear-weapon https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444741_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444741_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “Iran Will Never Have a Nuclear Weapon” 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Donald TrumpIranNuclear WeaponU.S. Foreign PolicySaudi ArabiaTerrorismIranian Oil ExportsHamasHezbollah https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444742/president-trump-purchases-of-dollar142-billion-of-american-made-military-equipment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444742_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444742_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: “Purchases of $142 Billion of American-Made Military Equipment” 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpSaudi ArabiaMilitary EquipmentInvestment ForumAmazonOracleAMDUberQualcommJohnson & JohnsonCommercial Deals https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444743/president-trump-the-transformation-that-has-occurred-has-been-truly-extraordinary https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444743_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444743_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “The Transformation That Has Occurred ... Has Been Truly Extraordinary” 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Donald TrumpKing SalmanCrown Prince MohammedSaudi ArabiaU.S.-Saudi Investment ForumInvestment ForumSaudi Investmentbusiness leaders https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444744/what-documents-did-you-need-to-obtain-a-real-id https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444744_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444744_video_v3_converted.mp4 What documents did you need to obtain a REAL ID? 2025-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 Real IDdriver's licenseidentificationMichiganDMVbirth certificatesocial security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444745/president-trump-i-could-be-a-stupid-person-to-say-oh-no-we-dont-want-a-free-plane https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444745_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444745_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "I could be a stupid person to say 'Oh no we don't want a free plane.'" 2025-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Donald TrumpQatarBoeing747Defense DepartmentWhite HousePress ConferenceFree Plane https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444746/how-is-illinois-justifying-modern-weapon-regulations-by-referencing-historical-laws https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444746_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444746_video_v3.mp4 How is Illinois justifying modern weapon regulations by referencing historical laws? 2025-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 IllinoisWeapon RegulationsAppeals CourtOral ArgumentsHistorical Laws https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444747/what-challenges-are-contributing-to-rising-costs-for-sound-transits-st3-in-wa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444747_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444747_video_v3.mp4 What challenges are contributing to rising costs for Sound Transit’s ST3 in WA? 2025-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Sound TransitST3WashingtonTransportation ProjectCost OverrunsProject DelaysTransit AuthorityPublic TransportationInfrastructure2046 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444748/why-is-the-illinois-gun-ban-still-in-effect-despite-being-ruled-unconstitutional https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444748_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444748_video_v3_converted.mp4 Why is the Illinois gun ban still in effect despite being ruled unconstitutional? 2025-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 Illinoisgun bangun controldistrict courtUS Supreme CourtSecond Amendment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444749/rfk-jr-theres-at-least-one-pharmaceutical-lobbyist-for-e-every-congressman-every-senator https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444749_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444749_video_v3.mp4 RFK Jr: "There’s at Least One Pharmaceutical Lobbyist for E- Every Congressman Every Senator” 2025-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 70 Robert F. Kennedy Jr.pharmaceutical industrylobbyingDonald Trumppoliticsoligarchscongresssenatelobbyist https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444750/president-trump-yesterday-we-achieved-a-total-reset-with-china https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444750_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444750_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: “Yesterday We Achieved a Total Reset With China” 2025-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Donald TrumpChinaGenevaTariffsTradeUS China RelationsSecretary of Health and Human ServicesTrade NegotiationsPharmaceuticalsSteelAluminum https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444751/president-trump-the-united-states-will-no-longer-subsidize-the-healthcare-of-foreign-countries https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444751_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444751_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: “The United States Will No Longer Subsidize the Healthcare of Foreign Countries” 2025-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Donald Trumphealthcaredrug pricingbig pharmapharmaceutical industryforeign policyprice gouginghealth policyUnited StatesWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444752/marty-makary-we-didnt-take-an-oath-to-heal-patients-and-then-watch-their-life-get-ruined https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444752_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444752_video_v3.mp4 Marty Makary: "We didn't take an oath to heal patients and then watch their life get ruined" 2025-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Marty MakaryHealthcare CostsFinancial HealthRaising MoneyGoFundMeHealth InsurancePresident Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444753/president-trump-americans-spend-70percent-more-for-prescription-drugs-than-we-spent-in-the-year-2000 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444753_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444753_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “Americans Spend 70% More for Prescription Drugs Than We Spent in the Year 2000” 2025-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 87 Donald TrumpPrescription drugsDrug pricesPharmaceutical companieshealthcare cost https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444754/dr-oz-this-is-the-most-powerful-executive-order-on-pharmacy-pricing-and-healthcare https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444754_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444754_video_v3_converted.mp4 Dr. Oz: “This Is the Most Powerful Executive Order on Pharmacy Pricing and Healthcare” 2025-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Donald TrumpDr. OzExecutive OrderPharmacy PricingHealthcare PolicyWhite HousePress Conference https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444755/trump-some-prescription-drug-and-pharmaceutical-prices-will-be-reduced-almost-immediately https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444755_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444755_video_v3.mp4 Trump: “Some Prescription Drug and Pharmaceutical Prices Will Be Reduced Almost Immediately” 2025-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Donald Trumpprescription drugspharmaceutical pricesbig pharmahealth care costsfederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444756/rfk-jr-i-have-a-couple-of-kids-who-are-democrats https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444756_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444756_video_v3.mp4 RFK Jr: “I Have a Couple of Kids Who Are Democrats” 2025-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 RFK JrRobert F. Kennedy JrDemocratBernie SandersPolitical NewsParentingChildrenAmerican People https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444757/press-sec-leavitt-its-a-pretty-simple-answer https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444757_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444757_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "It’s a Pretty Simple Answer" 2025-05-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Press SecretaryWhite HouseCaroline LeavittConsumer Product Safety CommissionExecutive BranchFederal AgencyProduct Safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444758/press-sec-leavitt-there-was-a-glitch-in-the-system https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444758_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444758_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "There Was a Glitch in the System" 2025-05-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Karoline LeavittWhite HouseTransportationNewark AirportFAADOTFlight OutageAviationPhiladelphiaSystem Glitch https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444759/president-trump-you-had-bad-management-in-those-states-like-in-california-with-newsom https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444759_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444759_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "You Had Bad Management in Those States Like in California With Newsom" 2025-05-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpGavin NewsomCaliforniaWhite HouseState Management https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444760/president-trump-there-could-be-an-exception-at-some-point-well-see https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444760_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444760_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "There Could Be an Exception at Some Point We’ll See" 2025-05-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Donald TrumpWhite HouseTariffsReciprocityTradeInternational tradeEconomic policyUS governmentOval Office2025 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444761/press-sec-leavitt-we-felt-she-did-not-fit-the-needs-of-the-american-people https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444761_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444761_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "We Felt She Did Not Fit the Needs of the American People" 2025-05-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 White HousePress SecretaryKaroline LeavittLibrarian of CongressFiringDEIAmerican People https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444762/president-trump-get-this-stupid-war-finished https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444762_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444762_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "Get This Stupid War Finished" 2025-05-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 Donald TrumpRussiaUkraineRussia-Ukraine WarEnding warWar messageSoldier losses https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444763/press-sec-leavitt-on-president-trump-he-left-a-life-of-luxury https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444763_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444763_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt on President Trump: “he left a life of luxury” 2025-05-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Karoline LeavittDonald Trumppublic serviceWhite Housereal estatepresidencyAmerican public https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444764/press-sec-leavitt-this-is-how-trade-deals-work https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444764_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444764_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “This Is How Trade Deals Work” 2025-05-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Karoline Leavitttrade dealsWhite HouseUnited KingdomOval OfficePresidentPrime Minister https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444765/press-sec-leavitt-the-president-wants-to-put-them-on-the-best-pedestal-to-compete https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444765_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444765_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “The President Wants to Put Them on the Best Pedestal to Compete” 2025-05-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Press Secretary LeavittWhite HouseAuto import tariffsTrade agreementUnited KingdomUnited States https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444766/press-sec-leavitt-the-deal-commits-the-united-states-and-united-kingdom-to-work-together https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444766_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444766_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “The deal commits the United States and United Kingdom to work together” 2025-05-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Press SecretaryUnited StatesUnited KingdomTrade dealAgriculturalIndustrialMarket accessBoeing planesUS exports https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444767/press-sec-leavitt-the-cbp-home-app-will-massively-reduce-that-financial-burden https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444767_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444767_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “the CBP Home app will massively reduce that financial burden” 2025-05-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Karoline LeavittCBP Home appIllegal immigrationTaxpayer dollarsFinancial burden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444768/melania-trump-an-important-moment-in-the-conversation-of-womens-role-in-society https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444768_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444768_video_v3.mp4 Melania Trump: “An Important Moment in the Conversation of Women’s Role in Society” 2025-05-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 Melania TrumpBarbara BushWomen's RolePersonal IntegrityFamily ValuesWellesley CollegeCommencement Address https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444769/melania-trump-strong-american-families-are-the-foundation-of-a-healthy-society https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444769_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444769_video_v3.mp4 Melania Trump: “Strong American Families Are the Foundation of a Healthy Society” 2025-05-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Melania TrumpAmerican Familieshealthy societyWhite Housecore valuesmoralityempathyambition https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444770/rep-hoyle-d-or-the-agency-was-gutted https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444770_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444770_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Hoyle (D-OR): “The Agency Was Gutted” 2025-05-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 69 Val HoyleUS HouseFirefighterFirefighter CancerFirefighter Investigation9/11World Trade CenterGresham Oregon https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444771/rep-kiley-r-ca-a-completely-reckless-policy-enacted-by-governor-gavin-newsom https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444771_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444771_video_v3_converted.mp4 Rep. Kiley (R-CA): “A Completely Reckless Policy Enacted by Governor Gavin Newsom” 2025-05-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Kevin KileyGavin NewsomCaliforniaMedicalMedicaidHealth PolicyUS HousePolicy MakingGovernor Newsom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444772/rep-kiley-r-ca-siphoning-more-than-dollar10-million-in-federal-funds-and-millions-more-in-state-aid https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444772_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444772_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Kiley (R-CA): “Siphoning More Than $10 Million in Federal Funds and Millions More in State Aid” 2025-05-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Rep. KileyCaliforniaFederal fundsState aidFinancial fraudCommunity collegeCollege applicationEducationGovernment spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444773/rep-green-d-tx-i-assure-you-that-there-will-be-at-least-one-vote-to-impeach-donald-john-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444773_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444773_video_v3_converted.mp4 Rep. Green (D-TX): “I Assure You That There Will Be at Least One Vote to Impeach Donald John Trump” 2025-05-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Al GreenDonald TrumpImpeachmentUS HouseUS CongressPolitical SpeechImpeaching https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444774/what-directive-did-washingtons-superintendent-give-regarding-sports-and-gender-identity https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444774_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444774_video_v3.mp4 What directive did Washington’s superintendent give regarding sports and gender identity? 2025-05-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 WashingtonChris Reykdalgender identitysportsschool districtsBiden AdministrationTitle IXOffice of Superintendent of Public Instruction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444775/president-trump-enlistment-numbers-for-every-branch-of-the-armed-forces-has-surged https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444775_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444775_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “Enlistment Numbers for Every Branch of the Armed Forces Has Surged” 2025-05-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Donald TrumpPresident Trumpmilitary enlistmentarmed forcesmilitarymilitary mothersenlistment numbers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444776/president-trump-a-very-big-conversation-in-switzerland-taking-place-this-weekend-with-china https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444776_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444776_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: “A Very Big Conversation in Switzerland Taking Place This Weekend With China” 2025-05-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Donald TrumpChinaTradeSwitzerlandTrade Deal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444777/president-trump-we-have-tremendous-things-happening-on-trade https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444777_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444777_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “We Have Tremendous Things Happening on Trade” 2025-05-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Donald TrumpUK Trade DealTrade AgreementsInternational TradeTrade NegotiationsBoris JohnsonPrime Minister https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444778/pres-trump-you-make-these-sacrifices-in-your-families-so-that-all-of-our-families-can-be-safe https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444778_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444778_video_v3.mp4 Pres. Trump: "You make these sacrifices in your families so that all of our families can be safe" 2025-05-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Donald TrumpMilitary MothersMilitary FamiliesSacrificesService MembersFirst LadyHonoringDeployment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444779/how-does-the-state-argue-the-regulated-items-fall-outside-the-scope-of-the-second-amendment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444779_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444779_video_v3_converted.mp4 How does the state argue the regulated items fall outside the scope of the Second Amendment? 2025-05-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 80 Second AmendmentIllinoiscourtUnited States v. RahimiHeller Bruenfirearmsregulated itemsstate defendantssupreme court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444780/president-trump-i-think-they-ought-to-go-back-and-study-their-files https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444780_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444780_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "I think they ought to go back and study their files" 2025-05-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 16 Donald TrumpChinaTrade TalksUS China RelationsDiplomacy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444781/why-is-the-proposed-foid-card-revocation-for-failing-to-report-a-property-crime-controversial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444781_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444781_video_v3_converted.mp4 Why is the proposed FOID card revocation for failing to report a property crime controversial? 2025-05-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 FOID cardProperty CrimeIllinoisSecond AmendmentSupreme CourtReporting CrimeClass A Misdemeanor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444782/how-might-the-proposed-law-impact-gun-owners-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444782_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444782_video_v3.mp4 How might the proposed law impact gun owners in Illinois? 2025-05-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 IllinoisGun LawsGun OwnersPublic SafetyLock FirearmsMoria HershauerState RepresentativeIllinois In FocusLocking firearms https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444783/how-are-washington-schools-handling-gender-access-to-sports-and-bathrooms https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444783_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444783_video_v3.mp4 How are Washington schools handling gender access to sports and bathrooms? 2025-05-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 WashingtonSchoolGender IdentityTransgenderSportsBathroomsStudentChris Reykdal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444784/how-does-crockett-link-the-save-act-to-womens-voting-rights https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444784_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444784_video_v3.mp4 How does Crockett link the SAVE Act to women’s voting rights? 2025-05-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Marjorie Taylor GreeneJasmine CrockettSAVE ActVoting RightsWomen's RightsEqual PayEqual Rights ActRepublican PartyDisenfranchisementreproductive rightscongress https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444785/how-has-payton-mcnabb-turned-her-personal-experience-into-advocacy-for-female-athletes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444785_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444785_video_v3.mp4 How has Payton McNabb turned her personal experience into advocacy for female athletes? 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Payton McNabbfemale athleteswomen's sportsNorth CarolinaRoy CooperFairness in Women's Sports Actadvocating https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444786/rep-gregorio-casar-d-tx-im-sure-its-a-great-sport-but-what-the-hell-are-we-doing-here https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444786_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444786_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Gregorio Casar (D-TX): "I’m Sure It’s a Great Sport but What the Hell Are We Doing Here" 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Gregorio CasarRepresentative CasarTexasTransgender AthletesWomen's SportsDOGE Subcommittee HearingUnfair Play https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444787/congress-members-clash-during-doge-subcommittee-hearing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444787_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444787_video_v3.mp4 Congress Members Clash During DOGE Subcommittee Hearing 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 Marjorie Taylor GreeneMelanie StansburyUnfair Play ActUnited States CongressHouse of Representativescongressional hearing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444788/what-actions-are-being-proposed-to-address-concerns-about-gender-competition-in-womens-sports https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444788_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444788_video_v3.mp4 What actions are being proposed to address concerns about gender competition in women’s sports? 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 72 US HouseHouse Oversight Committeegender competitionwomen’s sportsSportsGender Equalitypolitical process https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444789/rep-lisa-mcclain-r-miwomen-have-had-to-fight-for-every-god-given-right https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444789_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444789_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI):”Women Have Had to Fight for Every God-Given Right” 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Lisa McClainHouse Oversight CommitteeWomen's rightsGender equalityBiological men https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444790/how-are-illinois-sanctuary-policies-being-highlighted-in-these-protests https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444790_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444790_video_v3.mp4 How are Illinois’ sanctuary policies being highlighted in these protests? 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Kristi NoemIllinoisSanctuary policiesProtestsNon-citizensGovernor's MansionSpringfield, ILPolitical demonstration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444791/how-does-vance-suggest-restoring-alignment-between-the-us-and-european-allies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444791_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444791_video_v3.mp4 How does Vance suggest restoring alignment between the U.S. and European allies? 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 Munich Security CouncilAllianceJD VanceUS relationsEuropean relationsPolitical debateInternational Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444792/is-the-us-considering-a-strategic-deal-with-china-involving-taiwan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444792_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444792_video_v3.mp4 Is the U.S. considering a strategic deal with China involving Taiwan? 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 JD VanceMunich Security CouncilStrategic DealChinaTaiwanUS GovernmentUS EconomyNATO Alliance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444793/vice-president-vance-he-just-wants-the-killing-to-stop https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444793_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444793_video_v3.mp4 Vice President Vance: “He Just Wants The Killing To Stop” 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 18 Vice President VanceMunich Security CouncilEnding conflictHumanitarian impulseInternational relationsPeaceDiplomacyUnnecessary Conflicts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444794/is-trump-suggesting-changes-to-current-borders-or-making-a-symbolic-point https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444794_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444794_video_v3.mp4 Is Trump suggesting changes to current borders or making a symbolic point? 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Donald TrumpUS BordersReal EstatePolitical bordersBorder Changes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444795/president-trump-were-going-to-have-a-very-very-big-announcement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444795_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444795_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: “We’re Going to Have a Very Very Big Announcement” 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Donald TrumpWhite HouseAnnouncementGovernmentPoliticsPress Conference https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444796/what-role-does-us-military-equipment-play-in-trade-with-canada https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444796_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444796_video_v3.mp4 What role does U.S. military equipment play in trade with Canada? 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 Donald TrumpUSMCAUS tradeTrade agreementCanada tradeMilitary equipmentUS militaryTrade tariffs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444797/how-do-tariffs-impact-prices-for-american-businesses-and-consumers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444797_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444797_video_v3.mp4 How do tariffs impact prices for American businesses and consumers? 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 tariffsAmerican businessconsumersUS HouseAppropriations CommitteeScott Bessent https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444798/prime-minister-carney-its-not-for-sale-wont-be-for-sale-ever https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444798_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444798_video_v3.mp4 Prime Minister Carney: “It’s Not for Sale Won’t Be for Sale Ever” 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Prime Minister CarneyCanadian SecurityWhite HouseCanadaInternational SecurityDonald TrumpBuckingham Palace https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444799/rep-nick-lalota-r-ny-did-schumer-say-it-or-did-trump-say-it https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444799_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444799_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY): “Did Schumer Say it or Did Trump Say it” 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Nick LaLotaTariffsChinaChuck SchumerTradeUnited StatesIntellectual PropertySlave laborChild LaborTrade relationshipTrade imbalance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444800/what-led-to-the-decision-to-stop-bombing-houthi-targets https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444800_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444800_video_v3.mp4 What led to the decision to stop bombing Houthi targets? 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Donald TrumpHouthiHouthi bombingsWhite HouseMilitary actionpolitical https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444801/how-will-the-us-set-prices-for-international-trade-going-forward https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444801_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444801_video_v3_converted.mp4 How will the U.S. set prices for international trade going forward? 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Donald TrumpInternational TradeTrade DealsUnited StatesUS EconomyTrade Prices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444802/what-concerns-are-being-raised-about-delta-8-products-and-their-packaging https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444802_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444802_video_v3.mp4 What concerns are being raised about Delta-8 products and their packaging? 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 76 Delta-8HempCannabisIllinoisRegulationsMarijuanaCBDFederal Farm BillLegal Cannabis IndustryCannabis Consumption https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444803/how-do-mandates-and-regulations-affect-small-businesses-differently-than-large-ones-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444803_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444803_video_v3.mp4 How do mandates and regulations affect small businesses differently than large ones in Illinois? 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Illinoissmall businesspolystyrene banstate senatorLiandro ArrelanoIllinois senategovernment regulationbusiness regulation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444804/what-steps-are-hemp-sellers-taking-to-ensure-product-safety-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444804_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444804_video_v3.mp4 What steps are hemp sellers taking to ensure product safety in Illinois? 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 IllinoisHempCraig KatzProduct SafetyHemp Industry https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444805/who-does-president-trump-believe-is-responsible-for-the-pipeline-explosion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444805_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444805_video_v3.mp4 Who does President Trump believe is responsible for the pipeline explosion? 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 IllinoisTRUST Actimmigration enforcementfederal lawTenth Amendmentstate policecivil immigrationfederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444806/who-does-president-trump-believe-is-responsible-for-the-pipeline-explosion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444806_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444806_video_v3.mp4 Who does President Trump believe is responsible for the pipeline explosion? 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Donald TrumpJoe BidenPipeline explosionRussiaUkraineOil PricesInternational relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444807/why-was-washington-dc-chosen-for-the-2027-nfl-draft https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444807_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444807_video_v3.mp4 Why was Washington, D.C. chosen for the 2027 NFL Draft? 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Donald TrumpNFL DraftWashington D.C.National MallRoger Goodell2027 NFL Draft https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444808/who-made-the-image-of-president-trump-as-the-pope https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444808_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444808_video_v3.mp4 Who made the Image of President Trump as the Pope? 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Donald TrumpPopeAI ImageArtificial IntelligenceMelania Trumpviral imagesUS PresidentWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444809/what-challenges-are-law-enforcement-reporting-under-these-sanctuary-state-laws https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444809_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444809_video_v3.mp4 What challenges are law enforcement reporting under these sanctuary state laws? 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Sanctuary State LawsLaw EnforcementIllinoisImmigrationICEBruce RaunerJ.B. PritzkerTRUST ActWay Forward Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444810/milwaukee-county-judge-arrested-on-federal-charges-still-getting-paid https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444810_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444810_video_v3.mp4 Milwaukee County Judge Arrested on Federal Charges Still Getting Paid 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Milwaukee CountyJudge ArrestedFederal ChargesIllegal ImmigrantWisconsin Supreme CourtJohn StyfCourt Date https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444811/why-is-the-federal-government-suing-illinois-over-the-workplace-privacy-act https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444811_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444811_video_v3.mp4 Why is the federal government suing Illinois over the Workplace Privacy Act? 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 IllinoisFederal GovernmentWorkplace Privacy ActFederal LawImmigrationE-Verify https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444812/how-is-the-city-balancing-immigrant-protections-with-the-need-to-prevent-violent-crime https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444812_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444812_video_v3.mp4 How is the city balancing immigrant protections with the need to prevent violent crime? 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 63 Brandon JohnsonChicago MayorImmigrant ProtectionViolent CrimeCook CountyIllinoisICEDOJillegal alienhomicidepublic safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444813/gov-evers-letter-told-taxpayer-funded-employees-not-to-cooperate-with-the-federal-government https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444813_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444813_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Evers' Letter ‘Told Taxpayer Funded Employees Not to Cooperate With the Federal Government' 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Gov. EversJD DavidsonThe Center SquareTaxpayer Funded EmployeesFederal GovernmentGovernment CooperationPolitical Letter https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444814/desantis-scandal-dollar10-million-got-sent-there-thats-problematic https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444814_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444814_video_v3_converted.mp4 DeSantis Scandal? "$10 Million Got Sent There. That’s Problematic.” 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Ron DeSantisCasey DeSantisHope FloridaFlorida GovernmentHouse inquiryMedicaid moneySettlement moneyTaxpayer money https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444815/trumps-tariffs-sparking-a-lot-of-short-term-pain https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444815_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444815_video_v3.mp4 Trump’s Tariff’s Sparking “A Lot of Short-Term Pain” 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Donald TrumpTariffsUS EconomyStock MarketSmall BusinessesTrade with ChinaCasey HarperAmerican Economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444816/polling-the-top-issue-for-people-remained-prices-and-inflation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444816_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444816_video_v3.mp4 Polling: "The top issue for people remained prices and inflation" 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 16 Center Squareinflationeconomypricestariffsinternational tradevotersjobspocketbook issuesvoters voice polleconomic issues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444817/trump-lets-not-waste-a-lot-of-time-on-a-stupid-question https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444817_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444817_video_v3_converted.mp4 Trump: "Let's not waste a lot of time on a stupid question" 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 Donald TrumpAir Force OnePress GaggleDollsParenting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444818/president-trump-under-biden-we-were-losing-dollar5-billion-a-day https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444818_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444818_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "Under Biden, we were losing $5 billion a day" 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 Donald TrumpJoe BidentarifftradeChinalosing moneysaving money https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444819/president-trump-we-have-judges-that-are-radicalized-and-theyre-crazy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444819_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444819_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "We have judges that are radicalized and they're crazy" 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Donald Trumpradicalized judgesillegal immigrationAir Force Onetrials https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444820/president-trump-the-wall-street-journal-has-truly-gone-to-hell https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444820_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444820_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "The Wall Street Journal has truly gone to hell." 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Donald TrumpWall Street JournalChinaUS PoliticsAir Force One https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444821/president-trump-they-dont-set-the-deal-i-set-the-deal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444821_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444821_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "They don't set the deal. I set the deal." 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 16 Donald TrumpTrade dealsAir Force OneInternational RelationsNegotiating https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444822/trump-if-mexico-wanted-help-with-the-cartels-we-would-be-honored-to-go-in-and-do-it https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444822_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444822_video_v3_converted.mp4 Trump: "If Mexico wanted help with the cartels, we would be honored to go in and do it." 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Donald TrumpMexicoDrug CartelsFentanylAir Force One https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444823/trump-the-cartels-are-trying-to-destroy-our-country-theyre-evil https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444823_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444823_video_v3_converted.mp4 Trump: "The cartels are trying to destroy our country. They're evil." 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 Donald TrumpDrug CartelsFentanylBorder SecurityImmigrationAir Force One https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444824/greg-bishop-is-that-the-best-use-of-the-tax-dollars-not-sure-i-guess-well-well-have-to-see https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444824_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444824_video_v3.mp4 Greg Bishop: "Is that the best use of the tax dollars? Not sure. I guess we'll we'll have to see." 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Greg BishopIllinoisTax DollarsNonprofitsGovernment OrganizationsIllinois ComptrollerState Funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444825/trump-vs-harvard-anti-semitism-crackdown-and-funding-threat https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444825_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444825_video_v3.mp4 Trump vs. Harvard: Anti-Semitism Crackdown & Funding Threat 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Donald TrumpHarvard UniversityAnti-SemitismFederal FundingTrump Administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444826/the-center-square-reporter-antisemitism-awareness-act-actually-has-garnered-some-controversy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444826_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444826_video_v3.mp4 The Center Square Reporter: "Antisemitism Awareness Act, actually has garnered some controversy." 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 Antisemitism Awareness ActCampus investigationsCivil rightsJewish studentsHolocaust RemembranceInternational Holocaust Remembrance Alliance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444827/economist-a-ton-of-policy-uncertainty-a-lot-of-fear-the-stock-market-dive-all-causing-fear https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444827_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444827_video_v3.mp4 Economist: "A ton of policy uncertainty, a lot of fear, the stock market dive... all causing fear." 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Policy uncertaintyStock market diveConsumer confidenceJob openingsHiring rateOrphe DivounguyYieldsFearFalling confidence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444828/economist-recession-looming-whats-happening-to-the-us-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444828_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444828_video_v3.mp4 Economist: Recession Looming? What's Happening to the US Economy 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 US economyrecession riskcorporate earningstreasuriesOrphe Divounguyyieldssafe asseteconomic slowdown https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444829/economist-if-youre-able-to-maintain-your-income-you-can-expect-financial-conditions-to-ease https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444829_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444829_video_v3.mp4 Economist: "If you're able to maintain your income, you can expect financial conditions to ease." 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Orphe Divounguyfinancial conditionsconsumer incomemortgage ratesinterest ratescovid-19 pandemichousehold budgetthe fedyieldseconomics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444830/trump-remember-when-they-said-that-donald-trump-will-never-become-president-of-the-united-states https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444830_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444830_video_v3_converted.mp4 Trump: "Remember when they said that Donald Trump will never become President of the United States?" 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpBarack ObamaAlabamaCommencementPolitical SpeechPresident of the United StatesPoliticians2025 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444831/president-trump-if-you-want-to-change-the-world-you-have-to-have-the-courage-to-be-an-outsider https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444831_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444831_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "If you want to change the world, you have to have the courage to be an outsider." 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Donald TrumpCommencementAlabamaPublic SpeakingBroken SystemTaking RisksGraduation Speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444832/president-trump-we-will-always-protect-womens-sports-men-will-not-play-in-womens-way https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444832_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444832_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "We will always protect women's sports. Men will not play in women's way." 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Donald TrumpWomen's sportsSports policyAlabamaCommencementGender issuesSEC TitlesTrack and Field https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444833/president-trump-dont-just-build-a-strong-portfolio-build-a-very-very-strong-america https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444833_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444833_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "Don't just build a strong portfolio. Build a very, very strong America" 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Donald TrumpCommencementAlabamaBusinessEngineeringMathematicsGraduatesSpeechesStrong America https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444834/president-trump-in-america-with-drive-and-ambition-young-people-can-do-anything https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444834_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444834_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "In America, with drive and ambition, young people can do anything." 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Donald Trumpcommencement speechmotivational speechgrand hyattmidtown manhattancareer adviceyoung peopleachieving success https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444835/president-trump-its-crazy-and-you-know-honestly-its-demeaning-for-women https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444835_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444835_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "It's crazy. And you know, honestly, it's demeaning for women." 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Donald TrumpProtecting WomenAlabama CommencementGreat AthletesPolitical Speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444836/president-trump-go-out-and-fight-fight-tough-fight-fair-but-go-out-and-fight https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444836_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444836_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "Go out and fight. Fight tough. Fight fair. But go out and fight." 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 14 Donald Trumpcommencement speechfight fairfight toughAlabamauniversitygraduationclass of 2025 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444837/how-are-lawmakers-balancing-surplus-funds-with-growing-demands-from-advocacy-groups https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444837_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444837_video_v3_converted.mp4 How are lawmakers balancing surplus funds with growing demands from advocacy groups? 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 86 Greg BishopIllinoisIllinois General AssemblyLegislative SessionBudgetBudget SurplusGovernment SpendingNonprofitNon-citizenAdvocatingHealth CareFunding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444838/can-illinois-fiscal-and-governance-issues-be-resolved-before-the-legislative-session-ends-in-may https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444838_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444838_video_v3.mp4 Can Illinois' fiscal and governance issues be resolved before the legislative session ends in May? 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Don DewitteIllinoisFiscal CliffGovernmentLegislative SessionIllinois CapitolGovernanceRTA Mass Transit SystemCTAMetraPace https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444839/can-funding-and-transit-reform-in-illinois-happen-simultaneously-during-this-session https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444839_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444839_video_v3_converted.mp4 Can funding and transit reform in Illinois happen simultaneously during this session? 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 IllinoisFundingTransit ReformRTACTAMetraPaceMass TransitLegislative SessionTax DollarsBrendan Johnson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444840/how-is-common-sense-being-defined-in-president-trumps-agenda https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444840_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444840_video_v3_converted.mp4 How is “common sense” being defined in President Trump’s agenda? 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Donald TrumpAmerican PublicWhite HousePress BriefingPresident TrumpDemocrat Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444841/why-is-the-ukraine-agreement-being-described-as-a-historic-and-first-of-its-kind-initiative https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444841_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444841_video_v3_converted.mp4 Why is the Ukraine agreement being described as a historic and first-of-its-kind initiative? 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 White HousePress BriefingUkraineUnited StatesEconomic PartnershipReconstruction Investment FundUkraine ReconstructionDonald TrumpNational Day of PrayerReligious Liberty https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444842/how-much-money-was-expected-to-be-saved-by-closing-rainier-and-yakima-valley-schools-in-washington https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444842_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444842_video_v3.mp4 How much money was expected to be saved by closing Rainier and Yakima Valley schools in Washington? 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 72 Rainier SchoolYakima ValleyWashington Stateschool closuresbudget shortfallspending priorities https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444843/what-procedures-is-the-administration-seeking-to-restrict-using-taxpayer-funds https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444843_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444843_video_v3_converted.mp4 What procedures is the administration seeking to restrict using taxpayer funds? 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 White HousePress BriefingTaxpayer FundsDepartment of JusticeGender SurgeriesMedical ethicsBobby KennedyChild abuseMedical malpracticeDepartment of Health and Human Services https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444844/how-does-this-agreement-support-president-trumps-goal-of-ending-the-war https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444844_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444844_video_v3.mp4 How does this agreement support President Trump’s goal of ending the war? 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Donald TrumpUkraineWhite Houseeconomic partnershippolitical agreementUS Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fundnatural resource projectslicense feesroyalties https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444845/chicago-mayor-brandon-johnson-calls-texas-governor-a-hateful-person https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444845_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444845_video_v3_converted.mp4 Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Calls Texas Governor "A Hateful Person" 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Brandon JohnsonGreg AbbottTexasIllinoisChicagoMigrant BusesPolitical CriticismBiden AdministrationPolitical attackBorder Control https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444846/chicago-mayor-finding-productive-ways-in-which-we-can-administer-government-is-the-challenge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444846_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444846_video_v3_converted.mp4 Chicago Mayor: "Finding productive ways in which we can administer government is the challenge" 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 17 Chicago Mayorgovernment administrationbudget cutsSpringfield Illinoisproductive government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444847/reporter-to-chicago-mayor-how-are-migrant-welcoming-city-policies-not-harming-public-safety https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444847_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444847_video_v3_converted.mp4 Reporter to Chicago Mayor: "How are [migrant] welcoming city policies not harming public safety?" 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Brandon JohnsonChicago MayorMigrant PoliciesPublic SafetyViolent CrimeChicagoIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444848/press-sec-leavitt-the-president-is-not-getting-enough-credit-for-his-deregulation-campaign https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444848_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444848_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "The president is not getting enough credit for his deregulation campaign" 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 White HousePress BriefingDeregulation CampaignExecutive OrdersCost of LivingOnshoring JobsManufacturing SuperpowerFair TradeReciprocal TradeTariffs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444849/press-sec-leavitt-illegal-alien-gotaways-are-down-by-an-astounding-9999percent https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444849_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444849_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "Illegal alien gotaways are down by an astounding 99.99%" 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 White HousePress BriefingKaroline LeavittIllegal ImmigrationBorder CrisisFox NewsBill MelugianBiden BorderTrump Effect https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444850/press-sec-leavitt-we-are-truly-restoring-a-fair-and-equal-justice-system-in-this-country https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444850_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444850_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "We are truly restoring a fair and equal justice system in this country" 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 White HousePress Briefinginciting violenceprosecutionJustice Departmentpolitical affiliation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444851/president-trump-i-want-to-thank-governor-gretchen-whitmer https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444851_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444851_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "I want to thank Governor Gretchen Whitmer" 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Donald TrumpGretchen WhitmerSelfridge Air National Guard BaseMichiganMilitaryPoliticsEric Nesbitt https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444852/president-trump-ill-be-supporting-a-dollar1-trillion-investment-in-our-national-defense https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444852_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444852_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "I'll be supporting a $1 trillion investment in our national defense." 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Donald TrumpNational DefenseMilitary BudgetOne TrillionInvestmentSelfridgeMilitary Spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444853/michigan-rep-hall-we-are-winning-because-of-you-president-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444853_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444853_video_v3_converted.mp4 Michigan Rep. Hall: "We are winning because of you, President Trump" 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Matt HallPresident TrumpSelfridge Air National Guard BaseMichiganfighter missionMilitary BaseDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444854/how-often-are-transportation-tax-timelines-extended-in-seattle-area https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444854_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444854_video_v3.mp4 How often are transportation tax timelines extended In Seattle Area? 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Transportation TaxesTax Timeline ExtensionsSeattleWashingtonNarrows BridgeToll CollectionMaintenanceRepairGovernment SpendingWashington In Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444855/how-long-are-the-sound-transit-taxes-expected-to-remain-in-place https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444855_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444855_video_v3.mp4 How long are the Sound Transit taxes expected to remain in place? 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Sound TransitTaxing DistrictNew TaxesPuget SoundWashington StateTransportation Packages https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444856/how-often-have-sound-transit-projects-been-modified-after-approval https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444856_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444856_video_v3.mp4 How often have Sound Transit projects been modified after approval? 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 73 Sound TransitProject ModificationTax RevenueNon-Operating RevenueWashington In Focus2025ST3ST2voter approval https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444857/trump-trolling-or-trump-truthing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444857_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444857_video_v3.mp4 Trump Trolling or Trump Truthing? 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Donald TrumpTrump TrollingTrump TruthingPress BriefingWhite HouseTariffsIRSGreenlandCanada https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444858/how-is-pritzkers-national-focus-affecting-perceptions-of-his-leadership-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444858_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444858_video_v3.mp4 How is Pritzker’s national focus affecting perceptions of his leadership in Illinois? 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisKathy SalviDemocratpoliticspolitical violenceTesla factoryarsonvandalismnational focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444859/how-is-the-governor-responding-to-criticism-that-his-comments-crossed-the-line https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444859_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444859_video_v3_converted.mp4 How is the governor responding to criticism that his comments crossed the line? 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 JB PritzkerIllinoisGovernorJanuary 6thCapitol AttackRepublican PartyPolitical CriticismStephen MillerFederal Capitol https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444860/how-are-people-reacting-to-comments-from-il-gov-pritzker-about-republicans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444860_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444860_video_v3_converted.mp4 How Are People Reacting to Comments from IL Gov. Pritzker about Republicans? 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 J.B. PritzkerKathy SalviIllinoisRepublican PartyGOPpolitical newsIllinois politicsgovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444861/what-recent-changes-have-been-seen-in-consumer-prices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444861_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444861_video_v3_converted.mp4 What recent changes have been seen in consumer prices? 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 consumer pricesinflation reportenergy priceswage growthprescription drugsgasoline priceswholesale eggsJoe BidenDonald TrumpAmerican energy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444862/how-could-chinese-and-russian-influence-threaten-regions-like-greenland-and-the-panama-canal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444862_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444862_video_v3_converted.mp4 How could Chinese and Russian influence threaten regions like Greenland and the Panama Canal? 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 GreenlandPanama CanalChinese influenceRussian influenceNational SecurityEconomic InterestsUnited States of America https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444863/why-is-india-easier-to-negotiate-a-trade-deal-with https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444863_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444863_video_v3_converted.mp4 Why is India Easier to Negotiate a Trade Deal with? 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 IndiaTrade dealTariffsWhite HouseTrade negotiationsInternational tradeNon-tariff trade barriersUnfair trade dealsUS trade https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444864/president-trump-is-americas-businessman-in-chief https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444864_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444864_video_v3_converted.mp4 "President Trump is America's Businessman-in-Chief" 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 16 Donald TrumpJoe BidenWhite HousePress BriefingUS InvestmentsInvestmentUnited StatesBusiness https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444865/what-retroactive-policy-change-did-president-trump-propose https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444865_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444865_video_v3_converted.mp4 What retroactive policy change did President Trump propose? 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 President TrumpRetroactive PolicyWhite House BriefingSpeech to CongressFull ExpensingDeregulationCheap EnergyRegulatory CertaintyDomestic InvestmentForeign Investment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444866/how-quickly-must-social-media-platforms-remove-nonconsensual-intimate-imagery-under-the-new-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444866_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444866_video_v3_converted.mp4 How quickly must social media platforms remove nonconsensual intimate imagery under the new law? 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 White HousePress BriefingTake It Down ActSocial MediaMelania TrumpNonconsensual ImageryIntimate ImageryLegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444867/what-caused-the-largest-ever-recorded-drop-in-prescription-drug-prices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444867_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444867_video_v3_converted.mp4 What caused the largest-ever recorded drop in prescription drug prices? 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 White HousePress BriefingPrescription DrugsDrug PricesJoe BidenDonald TrumpInauguration DayBird FluEgg PricesSecretary Rollins https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444868/how-has-president-trumps-deregulation-campaign-influenced-foreign-and-domestic-investment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444868_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444868_video_v3_converted.mp4 How has President Trump’s deregulation campaign influenced foreign and domestic investment? 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Donald TrumpWhite HouseDeregulationDomestic InvestmentForeign InvestmentAppleNvidiaOpenAISoftbankTSMC https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444869/how-do-multiple-taxing-districts-impact-overall-property-tax-bills https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444869_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444869_video_v3_converted.mp4 How do multiple taxing districts impact overall property tax bills? 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 property taxschool districtlocal governmenttax moneyincome taxtaxing districtsvillagecommunity collegepark districtlibrary district https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444870/why-is-assemblyman-tom-lackey-criticizing-the-decision-to-release-herrera https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444870_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444870_video_v3.mp4 Why is Assemblyman Tom Lackey criticizing the decision to release Herrera? 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Tom LackeyCaliforniacriminal justiceHerreraKern Countycriminal reformparole https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444871/what-federal-laws-are-colleges-accused-of-breaking-regarding-campus-harassment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444871_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444871_video_v3.mp4 What federal laws are colleges accused of breaking regarding campus harassment? 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 White HouseFederal LawsCollegeUniversityAnti-SemitismJewish studentsHarassmentPress Briefing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444872/when-will-the-doj-release-the-epstein-files-to-the-public https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444872_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444872_video_v3_converted.mp4 When will the DOJ release the Epstein files to the public? 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 Epstein filesDOJFBIWhite HousePress briefingAttorney GeneralPublic releaseClient list https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444873/what-consequences-could-states-face-for-not-following-federal-law-on-this-issue https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444873_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444873_video_v3_converted.mp4 What consequences could states face for not following federal law on this issue? 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 White HousePress BriefingFederal LawDepartment of JusticeState LawJoe BidenExecutive OrderGender IdentityTransgenderSports https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444874/what-actions-led-to-the-obstruction-accusation-against-the-judge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444874_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444874_video_v3_converted.mp4 What actions led to the obstruction accusation against the Judge? 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 White HousePress BriefingIllegal AlienLaw EnforcementObstruction of JusticeFederal LawEvading Law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444875/are-humanitarian-outcomes-better-where-the-wall-exists https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444875_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444875_video_v3_converted.mp4 Are humanitarian outcomes better where the wall exists? 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Joe Bidensex traffickingborder wallfentanylDonald Trumpimmigration policyillegal drug flowborder patrolWhite Househumanitarian https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444876/what-evidence-is-there-that-americas-borders-are-now-fully-secure https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444876_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444876_video_v3.mp4 What evidence is there that America's borders are now fully secure? 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 White HousePress BriefingBorder SecurityIllegal ImmigrationImmigration PoliciesDonald TrumpJoe BidenLaken RileyRachel MorinJocelyn Nungaray https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444877/how-does-caitlyn-wheeler-challenge-the-argument-about-the-small-number-of-trans-athletes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444877_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444877_video_v3_converted.mp4 How does Caitlyn Wheeler challenge the argument about the small number of trans athletes? 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 Caitlyn WheelerTrans athletesIllinoisRepublicansports https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444878/how-many-known-transgender-athletes-are-there-in-illinois-high-school-sports https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444878_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444878_video_v3.mp4 How many known transgender athletes are there in Illinois high school sports? 2025-04-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 Illinoistransgender athleteshigh school sportsIHSABlaine WilhourTom Webersports legislationgender identityIllinois In Focus Daily https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444879/how-much-of-the-spending-increase-is-linked-to-weight-loss-drugs-like-ozempic https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444879_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444879_video_v3.mp4 How much of the spending increase is linked to weight loss drugs like Ozempic? 2025-04-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 californiamedicaidozempicweight loss drugsdrug spendinghealth care programhealth care https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444880/how-much-has-california-spent-on-health-care-for-illegal-immigrants-so-far https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444880_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444880_video_v3.mp4 How much has California spent on health care for illegal immigrants so far? 2025-04-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 CaliforniaHealthcare spendingIllegal immigrantsMedical costsRepublican lawmakers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444881/should-governor-pritzker-be-engaging-in-foreign-policy-issues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444881_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444881_video_v3_converted.mp4 Should governor Pritzker be engaging in foreign policy issues? 2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 63 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerForeign policyIllinois budgetHemp IndustryDemocratic PartyFiscal policyIllinois lawmakers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444882/what-are-the-implications-of-senator-durbins-seat-potentially-opening-up https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444882_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444882_video_v3_converted.mp4 What are the implications of Senator Durbin’s seat potentially opening up? 2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 IllinoisDick DurbinSenatorIllinois politicsChicagogovernorSenate seat https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444883/what-are-the-criticisms-from-republicans-regarding-pritzkers-focus-on-national-politics https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444883_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444883_video_v3.mp4 What are the criticisms from Republicans regarding Pritzker’s focus on national politics? 2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 88 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerEl SalvadorRepublican PartyPolitical CriticismMartin DannenbergNayib BukeleInternational RelationsJim TalamontiAaron Del Mar https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444884/what-constitutional-concerns-does-pritzker-raise-about-trumps-actions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444884_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444884_video_v3.mp4 What constitutional concerns does Pritzker raise about Trump’s actions? 2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 JB PritzkerDonald TrumpConstitutional LawIllinoisEl SalvadorTradePension FundsDue ProcessDeportation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444885/what-specific-budget-cuts-are-republicans-suggesting-in-illinois-to-offset-estate-tax-changes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444885_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444885_video_v3.mp4 What specific budget cuts are Republicans suggesting in Illinois to offset estate tax changes? 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 87 Illinoisbudget cutsestate taxrepublicansJB Pritzkerstate budgetIllinois Ag DayWayne Rosenthalstate spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444886/is-non-citizen-spending-impacting-the-states-ability-to-support-family-farms-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444886_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444886_video_v3.mp4 Is non-citizen spending impacting the state’s ability to support family farms in Illinois? 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 IllinoisFamily FarmsNon-Citizen SpendingTaxpayer ResourcesSaving Family FarmsFarm LegacyImmigration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444887/how-did-the-recent-missile-strikes-impact-peace-efforts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444887_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444887_video_v3.mp4 How did the recent missile strikes impact peace efforts? 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Donald TrumpMarco RubioMissile StrikesPeace EffortsWhite HouseEnding WarPeace Talks https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444888/how-does-the-missile-incident-affect-ongoing-peace-discussions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444888_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444888_video_v3.mp4 How does the missile incident affect ongoing peace discussions? 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Donald TrumpWhite HousePeace TalksMissile IncidentVladimir PutinInternational PeaceGreenland https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444889/which-tax-incentives-are-being-phased-out-and-why https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444889_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444889_video_v3.mp4 Which tax incentives are being phased out and why? 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 tax incentivestax deductionstax ratesbusiness taxreal estate loansprescription drug resellersprecious metalsstock marketbanking system https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444890/are-progressive-taxes-a-threat-to-washingtons-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444890_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444890_video_v3.mp4 Are progressive taxes a threat to Washington’s economy? 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 73 Progressive taxesWashington stateHigh-tech economyTax proposalsBoeingAmazonManufacturing plantPayroll taxWashington In Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444891/how-does-this-policy-reflect-illinois-broader-stance-on-immigration-and-public-safety https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444891_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444891_video_v3_converted.mp4 How does this policy reflect Illinois' broader stance on immigration and public safety? 2025-04-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 JB PritzkerIllinoisImmigration PolicyCriminal DetainersUndocumented ImmigrantsPublic Safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444892/what-role-does-china-play-in-the-production-of-fentanyl-entering-the-us https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444892_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444892_video_v3.mp4 What role does China play in the production of fentanyl entering the U.S.? 2025-04-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Donald TrumpFentanyl CrisisChinaMexicoCanadaTaxing ChinaUS Economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444893/what-is-required-for-federal-authorities-to-detain-undocumented-individuals-from-local-jails https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444893_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444893_video_v3.mp4 What is required for federal authorities to detain undocumented individuals from local jails? 2025-04-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 90 IllinoisJB PritzkerSanctuary policiesUndocumented immigrantHomicidePublic SafetyFederal AuthoritiesCriminal WarrantImmigration policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444894/what-support-is-being-offered-to-those-returning-after-vaccine-related-separations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444894_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444894_video_v3.mp4 What support is being offered to those returning after vaccine-related separations? 2025-04-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Department of DefenseCOVID-19 vaccineService MembersMilitary PersonnelVaccine MandateMilitaryPersonnel Readinessjob support https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444895/what-are-the-main-drivers-behind-the-recent-dollar7-trillion-in-reported-investment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444895_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444895_video_v3_converted.mp4 What are the main drivers behind the recent $7 trillion in reported investment? 2025-04-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Donald TrumpTariffsAppleSeven TrillionInvestmentUnited States economyTrade WarTrade policyUS manufacturing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444896/what-types-of-progressive-taxes-is-the-city-of-seattle-currently-considering https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444896_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444896_video_v3.mp4 What types of progressive taxes is the City of Seattle currently considering? 2025-04-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 progressive taxescity of seattlewashington in focustim clouserspencer paulie https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444897/how-does-stock-performance-affect-the-volatility-of-the-jumpstart-payroll-tax https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444897_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444897_video_v3.mp4 How does stock performance affect the volatility of the JumpStart payroll tax? 2025-04-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 JumpStart payroll taxStock PerformanceVolatilitySeattle Chamber of Commerceprogressive taxesRachel SmithBruce Harrell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444898/where-do-trade-negotiations-with-china-currently-stand https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444898_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444898_video_v3.mp4 Where do trade negotiations with China currently stand? 2025-04-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Donald TrumpTrade negotiationsChinaPresident XiUnited StatesTrade dealInternational relationsGlobal economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444899/how-is-the-stock-market-reflecting-progress-in-us-trade-efforts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444899_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444899_video_v3.mp4 How is the stock market reflecting progress in U.S. trade efforts? 2025-04-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Donald TrumpStock marketUS tradeUS economyInternational TradeTrade relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444900/what-are-alternatives-to-meds-for-childhood-behavioral-and-health-disorders https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444900_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444900_video_v3.mp4 What are alternatives to meds for childhood behavioral and health disorders? 2025-04-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Robert F. Kennedy Jr.childhood diabetesbehavioral disordersadhdchildren's health https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444901/how-might-the-division-of-financial-liabilities-affect-the-feasibility-of-creating-a-new-state https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444901_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444901_video_v3_converted.mp4 How might the division of financial liabilities affect the feasibility of creating a new state? 2025-04-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 IllinoisNew IllinoisFinancial LiabilitiesTeacher PensionsNew Constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444902/what-momentum-is-halbrook-referring-to-in-the-movement-to-shift-state-borders-or-affiliations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444902_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444902_video_v3.mp4 What momentum is Halbrook referring to in the movement to shift state borders or affiliations? 2025-04-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 State BordersMovingIllinoisMissouriHalbrookShifting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444903/how-many-food-additives-currently-used-in-the-us-lack-independent-long-term-safety-testing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444903_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444903_video_v3_converted.mp4 How many food additives currently used in the U.S. lack independent long-term safety testing? 2025-04-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 food additivesartificial dyesred 40yellow 5preservativesnatural flavorsbehavioral issuesmetabolic dysfunctioninflammationchronic diseasesallergiescancerobesityADHDautoimmune diseases https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444904/what-are-the-key-issues-still-being-negotiated-in-the-potential-china-trade-deal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444904_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444904_video_v3_converted.mp4 What are the key issues still being negotiated in the potential China trade deal? 2025-04-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 ChinaTrade dealNegotiationsWhite HouseUnited States of America https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444905/press-secretary-leavitt-addresses-terrorist-attack-in-india https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444905_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444905_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Secretary Leavitt Addresses Terrorist Attack in India 2025-04-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 White HousePress SecretaryKaroline LeavittTerrorist AttackSouth KashmirIndiaPresident TrumpPrime Minister ModiWhite House Briefing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444906/what-specific-changes-does-the-trump-administration-want-to-see-in-public-education https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444906_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444906_video_v3_converted.mp4 What specific changes does the Trump administration want to see in public education? 2025-04-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 18 Donald TrumpTrump administrationparental rightspublic educationSupreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444907/will-some-illinois-counties-join-indiana https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444907_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444907_video_v3.mp4 Will Some Illinois Counties Join Indiana? 2025-04-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 IllinoisIndianaState BoundaryTodd HoustonJ. B. Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444908/how-did-the-martin-v-boise-ruling-influence-public-camping-bans-in-cities-like-burien-and-spokane https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444908_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444908_video_v3.mp4 How did the Martin v. Boise ruling influence public camping bans in cities like Burien and Spokane? 2025-04-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 73 Martin v. BoisePublic CampingHomelessnessBurienSpokaneWashingtonKing CountyCamping BansLegal AuthorityPublic SafetyPolicing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444909/how-does-the-camp-hope-experience-shape-public-opinion-and-legal-action-on-homelessness-in-spokane https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444909_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444909_video_v3.mp4 How does the Camp Hope experience shape public opinion and legal action on homelessness in Spokane? 2025-04-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 86 Camp HopeWashington Supreme Courtlawsuitrulingpublic campingSpokanelegal actionhomelessness policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444910/how-does-the-ruling-affect-citizen-led-initiatives-in-spokane-moving-forward https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444910_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444910_video_v3.mp4 How does the ruling affect citizen-led initiatives in Spokane moving forward? 2025-04-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Supreme CourtSpokaneCitizen InitiativesJulie GarciaBen StuckertCity CouncilCamp HopeWashington StateLaws https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444911/how-are-different-regions-in-wa-like-spokane-and-seattle-responding-to-the-homelessness-crisis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444911_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444911_video_v3_converted.mp4 How are different regions in WA, like Spokane and Seattle, responding to the homelessness crisis? 2025-04-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 HomelessnessWashington StateSeattleSpokaneHousingMental Health TreatmentKing CountyWA state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444912/what-role-did-metallurgical-differences-play-in-the-arguments-over-firearm-classifications https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444912_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444912_video_v3.mp4 What role did metallurgical differences play in the arguments over firearm classifications? 2025-04-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Illinoisfirearm classificationsMetallurgyDistrict courtAppeal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444913/what-key-distinction-was-debated-in-the-bench-trial-regarding-firearm-types https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444913_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444913_video_v3.mp4 What key distinction was debated in the bench trial regarding firearm types? 2025-04-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 IllinoisGun BanFirearmsSemi-AutomaticBench TrialUS Supreme CourtJudge Stephen McGlynnEast St. LouisGun ControlGun RightsSecond Amendment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444914/how-did-the-beavis-lawsuit-evolve-after-illinois-passed-the-statewide-gun-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444914_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444914_video_v3.mp4 How did the Beavis lawsuit evolve after Illinois passed the statewide gun ban? 2025-04-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 IllinoisGun BanBevis lawsuitLawsuitSecond AmendmentNapervilleFirearmsGun controlState law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444915/how-does-the-legal-definition-of-terrorism-differ-from-that-of-a-hate-crime https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444915_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444915_video_v3_converted.mp4 How does the legal definition of terrorism differ from that of a hate crime? 2025-04-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 terrorismhate crimelegal definitionspolitical disagreementgovernmentisraelgovernorshapironationalityethnicity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444916/what-factors-led-to-charges-of-terrorism-arson-and-attempted-murder-against-cody-ballmer https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444916_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444916_video_v3_converted.mp4 What factors led to charges of terrorism, arson, and attempted murder against Cody Ballmer? 2025-04-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Cody BallmerTerrorismArsonAttempted MurderAggravated ArsonLegal ChargesPennsylvaniaCrimePolice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444917/gov-shapiro-had-a-molotov-cocktail-thrown-into-his-house https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444917_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444917_video_v3_converted.mp4 Gov. Shapiro had a Molotov Cocktail thrown into his house 2025-04-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Josh ShapiroGovernorHarrisburgMolotov cocktailPennsylvaniacrimeattack https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444918/what-role-do-trusted-relationships-play-in-violence-prevention https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444918_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444918_video_v3.mp4 What role do trusted relationships play in violence prevention? 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 J.B. Pritzkergun violenceviolence preventioncommunity knowledgetrusted relationshipsintervention strategiesIllinoisGovernor Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444919/how-have-peacekeeper-interventions-helped-prevent-violence-in-communities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444919_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444919_video_v3_converted.mp4 How have peacekeeper interventions helped prevent violence in communities? 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 J. B. Pritzkerpeacekeepersviolence preventionconflict resolutioncommunity safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444920/how-might-cutting-violence-intervention-programs-impact-communities-like-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444920_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444920_video_v3_converted.mp4 How might cutting violence intervention programs impact communities like Chicago? 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 JB PritzkerDonald Trumpviolence interventionChicagoIllinoistax cutspolitical speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444921/governor-pritzker-addresses-impact-of-president-trumps-policies-on-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444921_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444921_video_v3_converted.mp4 Governor Pritzker Addresses Impact of President Trump's Policies on Illinois 2025-04-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpTrump administrationgun violence preventionATFzero tolerancerogue gun dealersIllinoispublic safetygun control https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444922/what-did-the-department-of-education-demand-in-its-february-letter-to-harvard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444922_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444922_video_v3.mp4 What did the Department of Education demand in its February letter to Harvard? 2025-04-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Department of EducationHarvard UniversityRacial PreferenceCollege AdmissionsHiring PracticesDear Colleague Letter https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444923/can-anti-semitism-enforcement-conflict-with-first-amendment-rights https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444923_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444923_video_v3_converted.mp4 Can anti-Semitism enforcement conflict with First Amendment rights? 2025-04-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Anti-SemitismFirst Amendment RightsHarvardHarvard UniversityEducationTitle 6Enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444924/should-elite-universities-risk-billions-by-defying-federal-demands https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444924_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444924_video_v3_converted.mp4 Should elite universities risk billions by defying federal demands? 2025-04-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Harvard UniversityFederal FundingEducation FundingElite UniversitiesGovernment RegulationsHigher EducationCollege FinancesFunding Freeze https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444925/what-caused-the-nearly-60percent-drop-in-tv-shooting-days-in-los-angeles https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444925_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444925_video_v3.mp4 What caused the nearly 60% drop in TV shooting days in Los Angeles? 2025-04-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Los AngelesTV shooting daysFilm creditsTelevision productionFilming industryHollywood https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444926/what-long-term-improvements-are-envisioned-for-senior-healthcare https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444926_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444926_video_v3_converted.mp4 What long-term improvements are envisioned for senior healthcare? 2025-04-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpMedicareMedicaidDr. OzSenior healthcareHealthcare policyGovernmentWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444927/president-trump-a-judge-wasnt-elected-to-do-that-i-was-elected-to-do-that https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444927_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444927_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “A judge wasn't elected to do that. I was elected to do that” 2025-04-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 18 Donald TrumpPresident TrumpMurderersCriminal JusticeImmigration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444928/the-white-house-dr-oz-the-patriotic-duty-of-all-americans-to-take-care-of-themselves https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444928_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444928_video_v3_converted.mp4 The White House - Dr. Oz: “the patriotic duty of all Americans to take care of themselves” 2025-04-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 16 Dr. OzWhite HousePatriotic DutyHealthy LivingHealthcare ResourcesDrug Spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444929/how-has-the-shift-from-cash-purchases-to-payment-plans-affected-the-ticket-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444929_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444929_video_v3.mp4 How has the shift from cash purchases to payment plans affected the ticket market? 2025-04-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Ticket MarketPayment PlansTicket ResaleFinanceCash Purchases https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444930/why-are-coachella-3-day-passes-reselling-for-less-than-1-day-tickets https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444930_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444930_video_v3_converted.mp4 Why are Coachella 3-day passes reselling for less than 1-day tickets? 2025-04-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 CoachellaCoachella ticketsmusic festivalticket resaleticket scalpingticket pricesAIticket loansticket obligationsoverbuying https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444931/how-competitive-are-californias-film-tax-credits-compared-to-other-states-and-countries https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444931_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444931_video_v3_converted.mp4 How competitive are California’s film tax credits compared to other states and countries? 2025-04-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 film tax creditsCaliforniafilm industryRob LoweIrelandfilm productionGavin Newsomcost comparison https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444932/governors-of-arizona-and-nevada-appeal-to-newsom-in-joint-letter https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444932_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444932_video_v3.mp4 Governors of Arizona and Nevada Appeal to Newsom in Joint Letter 2025-04-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Gavin NewsomArizonaNevadaFuel CostsFuel SupplyCalifornia PipelinesFuel RefinersPetroleum OversightEnergy Czar https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444933/california-refinery-closures-will-affect-more-than-just-california https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444933_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444933_video_v3.mp4 California refinery closures will affect more than just california 2025-04-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Californiarefinerytransportation costscost of goodsenergy island https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444934/why-are-refiners-concerned-about-safety-under-current-california-regulatory-limits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444934_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444934_video_v3_converted.mp4 Why are refiners concerned about safety under current California regulatory limits? 2025-04-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Californiarefinery safetygas pricesfuel pricesMartinez refinery https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444935/president-trump-how-you-can-have-inflation-when-oil-is-has-come-down https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444935_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444935_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "how you can have inflation when oil is has come down" 2025-04-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Donald TrumpOil PricesInflationEconomic PolicyWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444936/how-have-tariffs-impacted-us-revenue-and-trade-relationships https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444936_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444936_video_v3_converted.mp4 How have tariffs impacted U.S. revenue and trade relationships? 2025-04-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Donald TrumpTrade TariffsUS TradeUS RevenueInternational TradeTrade RelationsWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444937/how-interconnected-are-the-us-and-european-economies-through-energy-and-trade https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444937_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444937_video_v3_converted.mp4 How interconnected are the U.S. and European economies through energy and trade? 2025-04-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Giorgia MeloniDonald TrumpItalyLNG importsNuclear energyInternational relationsWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444938/how-should-the-government-balance-immigration-enforcement-with-compassion-and-due-process https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444938_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444938_video_v3.mp4 How should the government balance immigration enforcement with compassion and due process? 2025-04-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 White HousePress BriefingAmerican CitizensProtecting ChildrenEl SalvadorImmigrationTaxpayer Money https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444939/is-there-a-consensus-among-americans-on-prioritizing-border-security-to-protect-lives https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444939_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444939_video_v3.mp4 Is there a consensus among Americans on prioritizing border security to protect lives? 2025-04-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 White Housepress briefingborder securityAmerican citizensviolent crimesprotecting families https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444940/how-is-this-case-fueling-political-debate-over-immigration-and-criminal-justice-policy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444940_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444940_video_v3.mp4 How is this case fueling political debate over immigration and criminal justice policy? 2025-04-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 The White Housepress briefingimmigration policycriminal justiceEl SalvadorMS-13Nayib Bukelegang violencedeportationSupreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444941/what-evidence-links-abrego-garcia-to-ms-13 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444941_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444941_video_v3_converted.mp4 What evidence links Abrego Garcia to MS-13? 2025-04-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 80 Abrego GarciaMS-13 Gangdomestic violencecourt documentsWhite HouseMarylandCrimeAssault https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444942/how-does-the-federal-government-plan-to-enforce-title-ix-under-president-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444942_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444942_video_v3.mp4 How does the federal government plan to enforce Title IX under President Trump? 2025-04-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 81 Title IXDonald TrumpDepartment of JusticeDepartment of EducationFederal LawFederal FundsGender EqualityEqual RightsPolitical SpeechEnforcing Laws https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444943/is-legislation-like-this-necessary-without-a-clear-threat-of-national-guard-conflict https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444943_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444943_video_v3.mp4 Is legislation like this necessary without a clear threat of National Guard conflict? 2025-04-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 Washington In FocusNational GuardState National GuardWashington StateFederal Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444944/ag-pam-bondi-announces-law-suite-against-the-state-of-maine https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444944_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444944_video_v3_converted.mp4 A.G. Pam Bondi announces law suite against the state of Maine 2025-04-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Pam Bondicivil lawsuitDepartment of JusticeMaineMaine Department of EducationTitle IXdiscriminationwomenwomen sports https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444945/can-backers-of-this-washington-bill-name-a-single-scenario-where-this-would-apply https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444945_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444945_video_v3_converted.mp4 Can backers of this Washington bill name a single scenario where this would apply? 2025-04-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 WashingtonWashington billState GovernmentlegislationBob FergusonDonald TrumpTrump Administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444946/what-historical-precedent-exists-for-states-sending-troops-into-other-states-without-consent https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444946_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444946_video_v3_converted.mp4 What historical precedent exists for states sending troops into other states without consent? 2025-04-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 interstate conflictfederal lawstate lawlegal loopholeUS Civil WarNational GuardGovernorsJurisdictiontroop deployment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444947/how-can-free-speech-help-counter-disinformation-in-media-narratives https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444947_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444947_video_v3_converted.mp4 How can free speech help counter disinformation in media narratives? 2025-04-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Marco Rubiodisinformationfree speechmediaEl Salvadoramerican citizenwestern countriesarrestsonline posts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444948/could-online-posts-made-overseas-lead-to-legal-consequences-for-us-citizens https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444948_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444948_video_v3_converted.mp4 Could online posts made overseas lead to legal consequences for U.S. citizens? 2025-04-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Marco Rubiolegal consequencesonline speechu.s. citizensoverseas postsamerican politicsfreedom of speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444949/could-a-single-environmental-factor-be-responsible-for-the-full-spectrum-of-autism-severity https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444949_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444949_video_v3.mp4 Could a single environmental factor be responsible for the full spectrum of autism severity? 2025-04-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 AutismRobert F. Kennedy Jr.Autism SeverityEnvironmental FactorsMaternal ActivationPublic HealthChildren's HealthSensory IssuesHealth StudiesDepartment of Health https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444950/what-does-the-long-term-trend-in-addm-reports-reveal-about-autism-rates https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444950_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444950_video_v3_converted.mp4 What does the long-term trend in ADDM reports reveal about autism rates? 2025-04-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 AutismASDADDM ReportAutism DiagnosisDepartment of Healthprevalence rateAutism RatesRobert F. Kennedy Jr. https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444951/what-progress-has-been-made-in-trade-negotiations-so-far https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444951_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444951_video_v3.mp4 What progress has been made in trade negotiations so far? 2025-04-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Trade negotiationsWhite HouseSecretary of CommerceSecretary of TreasuryTrade ambassador https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444952/how-should-we-interpret-mixed-signals-from-price-and-growth-data https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444952_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444952_video_v3.mp4 How should we interpret mixed signals from price and growth data? 2025-04-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 price signalsgrowth signalseconomic dataeconomic slowinginflation expectationsuniversity of michiganconsumer sentimentfed rate cuts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444953/how-could-a-trade-war-impact-consumer-prices-and-employment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444953_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444953_video_v3.mp4 How could a trade war impact consumer prices and employment? 2025-04-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 Trade warConsumer pricesEmploymentUnemployment ratePrice increasesEconomyRecession https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444954/how-are-tariff-exemptions-helping-builders-amid-economic-uncertainty https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444954_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444954_video_v3.mp4 How are tariff exemptions helping builders amid economic uncertainty? 2025-04-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 87 tariff exemptionshousing dataeconomic uncertaintybuilder confidencehousing startsbuilding permitsconstruction employmenthousing market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444955/how-will-the-administration-ensure-ineligible-individuals-arent-receiving-benefits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444955_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444955_video_v3.mp4 How will the administration ensure ineligible individuals aren’t receiving benefits? 2025-04-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 White HousePress BriefingJoe BidenPresidential MemorandumSocial Security ActIllegal AliensFraud PreventionTaxpayersMedicareMedicaid https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444956/is-seattle-facing-a-recurring-budget-crisis-despite-new-tax-measures https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444956_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444956_video_v3.mp4 Is Seattle facing a recurring budget crisis despite new tax measures? 2025-04-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Seattlebudget crisistax measurespayroll taxstate economyfederal economybudget shortfallWashington In Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444957/what-role-did-the-payroll-tax-play-in-addressing-seattles-budget-deficit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444957_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444957_video_v3.mp4 What role did the payroll tax play in addressing Seattle’s budget deficit? 2025-04-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 payroll taxseattlebudget deficittech sectoramazonmetamicrosoftgooglewashington in focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444958/how-have-payroll-tax-and-tariffs-impacted-seattles-revenue-projections https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444958_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444958_video_v3_converted.mp4 How have payroll tax and tariffs impacted Seattle's revenue projections? 2025-04-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 payroll taxtariffsrevenue projectionswashington statewealth taxstate legislaturedemocratsjay insleenew taxtax policyeconomic impactwashington in focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444959/why-are-some-officials-seen-as-defending-undocumented-offenders-over-constituents https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444959_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444959_video_v3_converted.mp4 Why are some officials seen as defending undocumented offenders over constituents? 2025-04-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 White HousePress BriefingPolitical OffenseIllegal ImmigrationConstituentsAmerican FamiliesWashington D.C.Capitol HillRachel Morin https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444960/how-will-the-new-national-defense-area-strengthen-border-security-and-drug-enforcement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444960_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444960_video_v3_converted.mp4 How will the new national defense area strengthen border security and drug enforcement? 2025-04-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 National Defense AreaBorder SecurityDrug EnforcementNew MexicoTexasFentanylCriminal GangsIllegal AliensTerroristsJoe BidenBiden Administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444961/how-did-the-administration-respond-to-reports-of-anti-semitic-harassment-at-harvard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444961_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444961_video_v3.mp4 How did the administration respond to reports of anti-Semitic harassment at Harvard? 2025-04-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 White HousePress BriefingAnti-SemitismHarvard UniversityClaudine GayCollege Campuses https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444962/are-current-education-policies-addressing-the-root-causes-of-falling-enrollment-in-washington https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444962_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444962_video_v3_converted.mp4 Are current education policies addressing the root causes of falling enrollment in Washington? 2025-04-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 WashingtonK12 EducationStudent EnrollmentEducation PolicyPierce County Sheriff https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444963/why-is-student-enrollment-declining-despite-rising-population-and-increased-k-12-funding-in-wa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444963_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444963_video_v3.mp4 Why is student enrollment declining despite rising population and increased K-12 funding in WA? 2025-04-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Washington StateSchool DistrictsFederal FundingMoses LakeTri-CitiesFederal Law ComplianceK-12 FundingStudent Enrollment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444964/how-might-reinvestment-in-manufacturing-benefit-american-workers-long-term https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444964_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444964_video_v3_converted.mp4 How might reinvestment in manufacturing benefit American workers long-term? 2025-04-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 ManufacturingAmerican WorkersDonald TrumpWagesReinvestmentPharmaceuticalsBusinessReindustrializeEconomy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444965/deporting-criminals-el-salvador-president-responds-to-us-policy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444965_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444965_video_v3_converted.mp4 Deporting Criminals: El Salvador President Responds to U.S. Policy 2025-04-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Nayib BukeleEl SalvadorDonald TrumpcrimeterrorismWhite HouseUS PolicyPolitical News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444966/how-did-president-trumps-designation-of-ms-13-impact-immigration-cases https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444966_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444966_video_v3_converted.mp4 How did President Trump’s designation of MS-13 impact immigration cases? 2025-04-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Donald TrumpMS-13ImmigrationImmigration CasesFederal LawEl Salvador https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444967/what-concerns-did-rep-volz-raise-about-unpaid-medical-debt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444967_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444967_video_v3.mp4 What concerns did Rep. Volz raise about unpaid medical debt? 2025-04-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Mike VolzWashington In FocusMedical debtMedical emergencyHealthUnpaid debt https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444968/how-does-this-wa-bill-help-people-facing-sudden-medical-emergencies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444968_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444968_video_v3.mp4 How does this WA bill help people facing sudden medical emergencies? 2025-04-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 WashingtonMedical DebtMedical EmergenciesWashington BillRepresentative DonaghyHealthcareRental HousingHomelessnesscopays https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444969/does-this-wa-bill-mean-people-can-ignore-medical-bills-without-consequences https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444969_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444969_video_v3.mp4 Does this WA bill mean people can ignore medical bills without consequences? 2025-04-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 Washington billmedical debtcredit scoreconsumer protectionhealthcarefinancial reliefconsumer creditdebt collection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444970/does-the-safe-storage-bill-risk-violating-due-process-and-second-amendment-rights https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444970_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444970_video_v3_converted.mp4 Does the safe storage bill risk violating due process and Second Amendment rights? 2025-04-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 IllinoisSecond AmendmentDue ProcessSafe Storage BillHeller versus DCBruenRahimiIllinois In Focus Daily https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444971/what-impact-could-the-safe-storage-act-have-if-it-moves-forward-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444971_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444971_video_v3.mp4 What impact could the Safe Storage Act have if it moves forward in Illinois? 2025-04-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 IllinoisSafe Storage ActSenate Bill 8Gun ControlIllinois General Assembly https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444972/what-protections-exist-for-gun-owners-under-the-revised-foid-rules-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444972_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444972_video_v3.mp4 What protections exist for gun owners under the revised FOID rules in Illinois? 2025-04-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Neal AndersonIllinoisState SenatorFOID cardGun LawsGun OwnersState PoliceFirearmsFOID Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444973/are-clean-fuel-standards-realistic-given-current-supply-limitations-in-washington-state https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444973_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444973_video_v3.mp4 Are clean fuel standards realistic given current supply limitations in Washington State? 2025-04-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 76 clean fuel standardfuelWashingtonbiofuelcompliance metricscarbon intensitytransportation fuel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444974/does-the-clean-fuel-standard-act-as-a-hidden-subsidy-for-certain-fuel-providers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444974_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444974_video_v3.mp4 Does the clean fuel standard act as a hidden subsidy for certain fuel providers? 2025-04-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 Clean Fuel StandardFuel ProviderSubsidiesCarbonWashington In Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444975/are-low-carbon-fuel-standards-going-to-make-gas-unaffordable-in-wa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444975_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444975_video_v3_converted.mp4 Are low carbon fuel standards going to make gas unaffordable in WA? 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Washington Statelow carbon fuel standardsgas pricesstate gas taxfederal gas taxfuel costSteve HobbsSenate Transportation Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444976/why-do-efforts-for-independent-redistricting-in-illinois-keep-failing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444976_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444976_video_v3.mp4 Why do efforts for independent redistricting in Illinois keep failing? 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 106 IllinoisRedistrictingIndependent CommissionIllinois Supreme CourtBruce RaunerDan UgastiJustice OverstreetMike Madigan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444977/how-can-illinois-strengthen-rules-around-judicial-conflicts-of-interest https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444977_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444977_video_v3_converted.mp4 How can Illinois strengthen rules around judicial conflicts of interest? 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Illinoisjudicial conflictsethics rulesRyan SpainDan CalkinsJerry StocksMary O'BrienElizabeth RochfordDon HarmonChris WelchGeneral Assembly https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444978/why-did-the-illinois-supreme-court-reject-the-gops-redistricting-lawsuit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444978_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444978_video_v3_converted.mp4 Why did the Illinois Supreme Court reject the GOP’s redistricting lawsuit? 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 74 Illinois Supreme CourtRedistricting LawsuitGOPDan UgastiTony McCombieRyan SpainIllinoisLegislative Maps2020 Census https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444979/how-might-budget-deficits-impact-seattles-stance-as-a-sanctuary-city https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444979_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444979_video_v3.mp4 How might budget deficits impact Seattle’s stance as a sanctuary city? 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Seattlesanctuary cityWashingtonbudget deficitsstate policiesNick Brownfederal fundingICE https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444980/seattle-hands-off-rally-broad-messages https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444980_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444980_video_v3.mp4 Seattle "hands off" rally broad messages 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 SeattleHands Off RallyUkrainePalestineLGBTQ rightsDonald TrumpElon Musk https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444981/were-there-any-tensions-among-the-seattle-protesters https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444981_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444981_video_v3_converted.mp4 Were there any tensions among the Seattle protesters? 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 SeattleSeattle ProtestsWashington In FocusProtestingActivism1960s https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444982/how-would-small-businesses-be-impacted-if-the-tcja-expires https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444982_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444982_video_v3.mp4 How would small businesses be impacted if the TCJA expires? 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 Small BusinessTax CutsJobs ActTCJADonald TrumpHouse CommitteeTax IncreasePersonal Income TaxWage GrowthUnemployment RateGDP Growth https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444983/does-the-lack-of-finality-in-the-gun-ban-case-in-illinois-leave-citizens-in-legal-limbo https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444983_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444983_video_v3_converted.mp4 Does the lack of finality in the gun ban case in Illinois leave citizens in legal limbo? 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 86 IllinoisGun BanSecond AmendmentDistrict CourtStephen McGlynnGun ControlUnconstitutional https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444984/are-tailor-made-trade-deals-the-new-focus-of-us-economic-policy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444984_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444984_video_v3_converted.mp4 Are tailor-made trade deals the new focus of U.S. economic policy? 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 White House briefingtrade dealsJapanSouth KoreaIsraeltariffsforeign policynegotiations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444985/are-the-consolidated-cases-in-southern-illinois-key-to-deciding-the-fate-of-the-states-gun-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444985_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444985_video_v3_converted.mp4 Are the consolidated cases in Southern Illinois key to deciding the fate of the state’s gun ban? 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 86 IllinoisGun BanGun ControlDistrict CourtFederal District CourtIllinois Gun LawChicagoCook County https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444986/could-district-court-judges-decision-influence-future-challenges-to-assault-weapon-bans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444986_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444986_video_v3_converted.mp4 Could district court judge's decision influence future challenges to assault weapon bans? 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Assault Weapon BanDistrict Court JudgeSteven McGlynnBench TrialMilitary-Style FirearmsSemi-AutomaticFull AutoUnconstitutionalCourt HearingsIllinoisGun Control https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444987/will-washington-state-rent-caps-push-small-landlords-to-raise-rents-more-often https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444987_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444987_video_v3_converted.mp4 Will Washington State rent caps push small landlords to raise rents more often? 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 rent controlrent capswashington statelandlordproperty ownerrental rateshousing marketyakimarent increases https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444988/will-stricter-rent-laws-drive-developers-out-of-washington https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444988_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444988_video_v3_converted.mp4 Will stricter rent laws drive developers out of Washington? 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Rent ControlRent RegulationsRental HomesWashington StateReal Estate DevelopmentHousing Market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444989/will-this-rent-control-bill-in-washington-state-negatively-impact-housing-supply https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444989_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444989_video_v3_converted.mp4 Will this Rent Control bill in Washington State negatively impact housing supply? 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Rent ControlHousing SupplyWashington StateSenate Ways and Means CommitteeHousing MarketLegislative Process https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444990/will-rent-caps-in-washington-state-drive-people-out https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444990_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444990_video_v3_converted.mp4 Will Rent caps in Washington state drive people out? 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Rent controlWashington stateRent CapsCommunity impacthousing market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444991/president-trump-on-gazas-future https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444991_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444991_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump on Gaza's Future 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpGaza StripBenjamin NetanyahuGaza FutureIsraelMiddle EastInternational Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444992/is-the-us-loosing-trillions-of-dollars-in-trade https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444992_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444992_video_v3_converted.mp4 Is the US loosing Trillions of dollars in trade? 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Donald TrumpBenjamin NetanyahuTrade DeficitUSChinaInternational TradeTrade WarTariffsMilitary Spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444993/if-diplomacy-fails-will-the-us-take-military-action-against-iran https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444993_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444993_video_v3_converted.mp4 If diplomacy fails will the US take military action against Iran? 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Donald TrumpIranNuclear WeaponsUS MilitaryIranian Nuclear ProgramDiplomacy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444994/can-a-hostage-deal-be-reached-without-empowering-hamas https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444994_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444994_video_v3.mp4 Can a hostage deal be reached without empowering Hamas? 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Benjamin NetanyahuDonald Trumphostage dealHamasGazaSteve WitkoffWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444995/does-the-illinois-homeschool-act-improve-existing-laws https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444995_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444995_video_v3.mp4 Does the Illinois Homeschool Act Improve Existing Laws? 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 IllinoisHomeschool ActShell BillsIllinois StatehouselegislationIllinois legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444996/what-are-the-benefits-of-shell-bills-in-the-legislative-process https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444996_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444996_video_v3.mp4 What Are the Benefits of Shell Bills in the Legislative Process? 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 Shell BillLegislative processIllinois In FocusPublic policyLawState governmentHearingsFloor Debates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444997/what-could-the-illinois-homeschool-bill-mean-for-families https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444997_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444997_video_v3.mp4 What Could the Illinois Homeschool Bill Mean for Families? 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 IllinoisHomeschool BillLaw EnforcementRacial DisparitiesCriminal Justice System https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444998/does-illinois-safe-gun-storage-bill-pass-that-text-history-and-tradition-test-of-bruin https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444998_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444998_video_v3.mp4 Does Illinois safe gun storage bill pass that text history and tradition test of Bruin? 2025-04-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 68 IllinoisGun ControlSecond AmendmentGun RightsBruen TestSupreme CourtGun StorageNew York State Rifle Association v BruenDon Harmon https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/444999/should-gun-owners-be-held-civilly-liable-if-their-stolen-firearms-are-used-in-crimes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/444999_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/444999_video_v3.mp4 Should gun owners be held civilly liable if their stolen firearms are used in crimes? 2025-04-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Gun controlIllinoisCivil liabilityStolen firearmsCrimeIllinois HouseIllinois Senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445000/do-illinois-proposed-storage-rules-impose-unconstitutional-costs-on-gun-owners https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445000_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445000_video_v3.mp4 Do Illinois' proposed storage rules impose unconstitutional costs on gun owners? 2025-04-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 IllinoisGun ControlGun StorageSecond AmendmentEd SullivanIllinois State Rifle Associationconstitutional law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445001/a-breakdown-of-californias-film-tax-credits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445001_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445001_video_v3.mp4 A breakdown of California's Film Tax credits 2025-04-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 CaliforniaFilm Tax CreditFilmmakingState RevenueRefundable credits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445002/is-california-costs-pushing-out-actors-and-productions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445002_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445002_video_v3.mp4 Is California costs pushing out actors and productions? 2025-04-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 CaliforniaFilm industryProduction costsUnion lawsRegulationsCost of livingHousing costsNew MexicoRelocationStar Trek Deep Space 9 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445003/can-hollywood-be-kept-in-hollywood https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445003_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445003_video_v3.mp4 Can Hollywood be kept in Hollywood? 2025-04-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Hollywoodfilm productionLos AngelesStar TrekTorontoIrelandmovie filming https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445004/is-hollywood-becoming-a-thing-of-the-past https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445004_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445004_video_v3.mp4 Is Hollywood becoming a thing of the past? 2025-04-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 HollywoodRent PricesCost of LivingCaliforniaEntertainment IndustryCreative CareersWalt DisneyMedia MogulKansas CityAtlanta https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445005/has-tribal-self-governance-led-to-measurable-economic-and-social-improvements https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445005_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445005_video_v3.mp4 Has tribal self-governance led to measurable economic and social improvements? 2025-04-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Tribal Self-GovernanceEconomic DevelopmentSocial ImprovementUS HouseNative AmericanTribal CitizensFederal AgenciesIncome IncreasePoverty Reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445006/president-trump-got-to-give-it-a-little-chance https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445006_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445006_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "Got to give it a little chance" 2025-04-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald Trumpstock marketsjob creationeconomic growthAir Force Oneindustrytrillions of dollarsconstructionnew plants https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445007/how-has-the-cherokee-nation-used-self-governance-to-improve-community-services https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445007_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445007_video_v3_converted.mp4 How has the Cherokee Nation used self-governance to improve community services? 2025-04-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Cherokee NationChuck Hoskin Jr.Tribal NationsSelf-GovernanceCommunity ServicesFederal ProgramsTribesInfrastructureHealthcareEducation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445008/what-are-the-risks-of-abuse-tied-to-expanding-recall-powers-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445008_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445008_video_v3.mp4 What are the risks of abuse tied to expanding recall powers in Illinois? 2025-04-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 IllinoisRecall PowersPolitical AbuseSue RezinIllinois PoliticsState GovernmentEthicsChicago MayorFederal Prosecutors https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445009/what-led-to-calls-for-sheriff-campbells-resignation-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445009_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445009_video_v3_converted.mp4 What led to calls for Sheriff Campbell’s resignation in Illinois? 2025-04-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Jack CampbellSangamon CountyIllinoisSheriffResignationRecallCitizen MovementsCounty Board https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445010/did-the-massey-case-influence-recall-reform-efforts-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445010_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445010_video_v3.mp4 Did the Massey case influence recall reform efforts in Illinois? 2025-04-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Sonia MasseyIllinoisRecall ReformSangamon CountyShootingMurder ChargesLocal Officials https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445011/how-can-the-us-deter-chinese-aggression-in-the-taiwan-strait-without-escalating-conflict https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445011_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445011_video_v3.mp4 How can the U.S. deter Chinese aggression in the Taiwan Strait without escalating conflict? 2025-04-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 Taiwan StraitChinese AggressionJoint MilitaryTaiwanUS SenatePRCChinaDeterringDavid PerdueJeanne ShaheenTaiwan Relations Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445012/is-it-appropriate-for-state-ags-to-support-lawsuits-tied-to-their-own-contractors https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445012_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445012_video_v3.mp4 Is it appropriate for state AG's to support lawsuits tied to their own contractors? 2025-04-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 98 King CountyBob ScalesTaxpayer dollarsfederal contractsAttorney General https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445013/did-washingtons-ag-violate-ethics-by-backing-a-lawsuit-from-a-firm-under-state-contract https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445013_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445013_video_v3.mp4 Did Washington’s AG violate ethics by backing a lawsuit from a firm under state contract? 2025-04-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 76 Nick BrownTJ MartinellWashington Attorney GeneralEthics ViolationAmicus BriefPerkins CoielawsuitDonald Trumplegal issuesstate contract https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445014/does-the-washington-state-ags-contract-with-perkins-coie-raise-conflict-of-interest-concerns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445014_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445014_video_v3.mp4 Does the Washington State AG’s contract with Perkins Coie raise conflict-of-interest concerns? 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Washington State Attorney GeneralPerkins Coiecontractconflict of interestgovernment contract https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445015/is-the-recent-spike-in-nato-defense-spending-enough-to-meet-current-threats https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445015_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445015_video_v3_converted.mp4 Is the recent spike in NATO defense spending enough to meet current threats? 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 NATODefense SpendingMarco RubioCanadaEuropeCold WarBerlin WallMilitary SpendingInternational Relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445016/will-nato-members-boost-defense-spending-to-meet-president-trumps-goal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445016_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445016_video_v3.mp4 Will NATO members boost defense spending to meet President Trump’s goal? 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Marco RubioNATODefense spendingInternational relationsPresident Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445017/could-illinois-officials-face-consequences-for-enforcing-sanctuary-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445017_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445017_video_v3_converted.mp4 Could Illinois officials face consequences for enforcing sanctuary policies 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 IllinoisSanctuary PoliciesState AttorneysSheriffsDepartment of CorrectionsGovernmentTerry BryantGreg BishopPritzker AdministrationTrump AdministrationDepartment of Justice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445018/how-is-illinois-preparing-to-defend-its-sanctuary-policies-against-federal-lawsuits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445018_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445018_video_v3.mp4 How is Illinois preparing to defend its sanctuary policies against federal lawsuits? 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 80 Javier CervantesIllinoisSanctuary PoliciesFederal LawsuitsImmigration LawImmigrant CommunityState LawCivil Detainer Order https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445019/is-the-doj-right-to-challenge-illinois-sanctuary-policies-under-federal-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445019_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445019_video_v3.mp4 Is the DOJ right to challenge Illinois' sanctuary policies under federal law? 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 DOJIllinoisSanctuary PoliciesFederal Law10th AmendmentImmigration LawState LawFederal vs. StateLegal Challenge https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445020/how-is-washington-states-legislature-deciding-who-qualifies-for-a-full-media-credential https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445020_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445020_video_v3.mp4 How is Washington State's legislature deciding who qualifies for a full media credential? 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Washington Statestate legislaturemedia credentialWashington In Focusmedia pass https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445021/is-the-washington-legislature-limiting-press-access https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445021_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445021_video_v3.mp4 Is the Washington Legislature limiting press access? 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 89 Washington LegislaturePress AccessDemocratic PartyPress AvailabilityGovernmentPolitical News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445022/washington-state-legislature-limits-press-credentials https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445022_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445022_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Legislature Limits Press Credentials 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Washington State LegislaturePress CredentialsLawmakersMedia AccessGovernmentReportersFloor VotesWashington In Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445023/what-is-the-latest-on-president-trumps-tariffs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445023_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445023_video_v3.mp4 What is the latest on President Trump's tariffs? 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 89 Donald Trumptariffsexecutive orderreciprocalmake america wealthy againtradeworld tradeinternational relationstrade relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445024/president-trump-announces-10percent-tariffs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445024_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445024_video_v3.mp4 President Trump Announces 10% Tariffs 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Donald TrumpTariffsEconomyMake America Wealthy AgainTradeInternational TradeTrade PolicyEconomic PolicyWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445025/sen-ted-cruz-what-doesnt-the-army-want-congress-or-the-american-people-to-know https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445025_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445025_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Ted Cruz: "What doesn't the army want Congress or the American people to know" 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Ted CruzUS ArmySenate CommitteeAviationAir Traffic ControlWashington D.C.AircraftCongressTransparencyGovernment Oversight https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445026/what-are-the-repercussions-of-china-producing-90percent-of-rare-earth https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445026_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445026_video_v3.mp4 What are the repercussions of China producing 90% of rare earth? 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 ChinaRare EarthCritical MineralsUS House Oversight CommitteeManufacturingWind EnergySolar EnergyEconomic RiskMineral MarketOPEC https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445027/should-washington-take-notes-from-how-illinois-runs-its-government https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445027_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445027_video_v3.mp4 Should Washington take notes from how Illinois runs its government? 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 IllinoisWashington D.C.Government efficiencySanctuary policiesGreg BishopUS Attorney GeneralPam BondiState taxesOutbound migration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445028/is-illinois-violating-the-constitution-by-refusing-to-enforce-federal-immigration-laws https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445028_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445028_video_v3.mp4 Is Illinois violating the Constitution by refusing to enforce federal immigration laws? 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Pam BondiTrump AdministrationIllinoisfederal policyJ.B. PritzkerCook Countyimmigration lawconstitutional law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445029/are-sanctuary-policies-unconstitutional https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445029_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445029_video_v3.mp4 Are sanctuary policies unconstitutional? 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 IllinoisSanctuary PoliciesConstitutional LawUS Department of JusticeLawsuitFederal FundingImmigration LawCook CountyMotion to DismissFederal Tax Dollars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445030/was-there-actually-an-error-with-this-deportation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445030_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445030_video_v3.mp4 Was there actually an error with this deportation? 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 White HousePress BriefingDeportationEl SalvadorMS13 GangHuman Trafficking https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445031/why-are-criminals-drawn-to-cryptocurrency-and-how-are-victims-being-misled https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445031_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445031_video_v3.mp4 Why are criminals drawn to cryptocurrency, and how are victims being misled? 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 cryptocurrencycriminal activityfinancial crimehouseUS Housetransnational criminal organizationsstablecoinsvictimMimi CoinKathy Stokesnegotiations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445032/how-much-is-seattle-spending-to-recruit-new-and-lateral-police-officers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445032_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445032_video_v3.mp4 How Much Is Seattle Spending to Recruit New and Lateral Police Officers? 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 SeattlePolice RecruitmentHiring BonusPolice OfficersAdvertising BudgetWashington StateMayor HarrellPolice Department https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445033/seattle-police-department-hiring-statistics https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445033_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445033_video_v3.mp4 Seattle Police Department hiring statistics 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 69 Seattle Police Departmenthiring statisticsdeployable officerspolice hiringpolice traininglateral hiresentry level https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445034/how-are-seattle-residents-responding-to-the-push-to-hire-more-police-officers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445034_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445034_video_v3.mp4 How are Seattle residents responding to the push to hire more police officers? 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 seattlepolicepolice officerspublic safetycommunity policinghiringpolice presence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445035/will-tariffs-on-auto-parts-effect-car-prices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445035_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445035_video_v3.mp4 Will Tariffs on Auto Parts Effect Car Prices? 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Donald Trumptariffsautomakersauto partscar pricestradeamerican carsMexicoCanadaWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445036/president-trump-signs-executive-to-combat-bots-buying-and-reselling-tickets https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445036_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445036_video_v3.mp4 President Trump Signs Executive to Combat Bots Buying and Reselling Tickets 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Donald TrumpKid RockTicket scalpingTicket botsExecutive orderWhite HouseTicketmasterTicket prices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445037/press-sec-leavitt-border-crossings-in-march-fell-to-the-lowest-level-in-american-history https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445037_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445037_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "border crossings in March fell to the lowest level in American history" 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 White HousePress BriefingPress SecretaryKaroline LeavittBorder CrossingImmigrationJoe BidenDonald TrumpBorder Patrol https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445038/whats-next-for-illinois-assault-weapons-ban-as-legal-challenges-mount https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445038_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445038_video_v3.mp4 What’s next for Illinois' assault weapons ban as legal challenges mount? 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 IllinoisAssault weapon banGun controlSemi-automatic firearmsProtect Illinois Communities ActPam BondiStephen McGlynnLawsuitsLegal challengesUS Supreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445039/why-is-the-doj-investigating-delays-in-concealed-carry-permits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445039_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445039_video_v3.mp4 Why is the DOJ investigating delays in concealed carry permits? 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Department of JusticeDOJIllinoisConcealed CarrySecond AmendmentPam BondiGun RightsFederal InvestigationLaw Abiding Citizens https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445040/did-illinois-assault-weapons-ban-reduce-crime https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445040_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445040_video_v3.mp4 Did Illinois Assault Weapons Ban Reduce Crime? 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 IllinoisAssault Weapons BanGun ControlGun CrimesIllinois SenatePending Legislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445041/sec-hegseth-those-who-long-for-peace-must-prepare-for-war https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445041_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445041_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Hegseth: “Those Who Long for Peace Must Prepare for War” 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 JapanUS Forces JapanDepartment of DefenseOperational CooperationBilateral BondsWarfighting HeadquartersPeacePreparing for WarNew Missions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445042/why-does-illinois-always-lag-the-rest-of-the-country-when-it-comes-to-things-like-gdp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445042_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445042_video_v3_converted.mp4 Why does Illinois always lag the rest of the country when it comes to things like GDP? 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 72 IllinoisGDPNational averageEconomic AnalysisBureau of Economic AnalysisUnemployment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445043/are-taxpayers-funding-governor-pritzkers-trip-to-mexico https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445043_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445043_video_v3.mp4 Are taxpayers funding Governor Pritzker’s trip to Mexico? 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 J.B. PritzkerKathy SalviMexicoIllinoisIllinois PoliticsTaxpayersBusiness exodus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445044/why-are-illinois-trial-lawyers-only-donating-to-democrats https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445044_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445044_video_v3.mp4 Why are Illinois trial lawyers only donating to Democrats? 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 Illinoistrial lawyerspolitical donationsDemocratsIllinois SenateDon HarmonChris Welchlawsuit abuseIllinois politicsKevin Bessler https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445045/department-of-state-spokesperson-tammy-bruce-whos-alive-today-who-wont-be-alive-tomorrow https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445045_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445045_video_v3.mp4 Department of State Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: “ Who’s Alive Today Who Won’t Be Alive Tomorrow” 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Tammy BruceDepartment of StatePress BriefingUkraineRussiaUkraine conflictNegotiationsDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445046/department-of-state-spokesperson-tammy-bruce-all-this-could-stop-in-a-moment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445046_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445046_video_v3.mp4 Department of State Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: "All This Could Stop In a Moment" 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Tammy BruceDepartment of StatePress BriefingHamasHostagesWeapons https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445047/illinois-gun-laws-when-will-we-get-updates-to-the-cases https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445047_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445047_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Gun Laws: when will we get updates to the cases? 2025-03-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Illinois Gun LawsGun ControlShowenthal CaseMass Transit BanLegal Challenges https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445048/gun-signs-do-they-really-deter-crime https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445048_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445048_video_v3.mp4 Gun Signs: Do They Really Deter Crime? 2025-03-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 gun signsgun controldeterrentgun policygun crime https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445049/what-is-the-current-status-of-gun-related-lawsuits-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445049_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445049_video_v3.mp4 What is the current status of gun-related lawsuits in Illinois? 2025-03-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 Illinoislawsuitgun controlgun manufacturerGlockCook CountyChicagoliabilitystate lawNSSF https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445050/how-are-gun-laws-structured-in-washington-state https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445050_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445050_video_v3.mp4 How are gun laws structured in Washington State? 2025-03-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 gun lawsWashington statefirearm10-day waiting periodgun permitgun controlpurchasing guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445051/presidents-heartfelt-message-to-the-muslim-community https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445051_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445051_video_v3.mp4 President's heartfelt message to the Muslim community 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Donald TrumpMuslim communityIftar dinnerWhite Housepolitical speechIslamMuslim https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445052/illinois-supreme-court-dollar2m-donation-conflict-of-interest https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445052_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445052_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Supreme Court: $2M Donation, Conflict of Interest? 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 IllinoisIllinois Supreme CourtJ.B. PritzkerGovernor PritzkerConflict of InterestPolitical DonationRecusal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445053/how-is-washington-state-addressing-firearm-safety https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445053_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445053_video_v3.mp4 How is Washington State addressing firearm safety? 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Washington Statefirearm safetygun safetygun ownershipConcealed Pistol Licenselegislative action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445054/how-are-illinois-courts-handling-challenges-to-concealed-carry-restrictions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445054_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445054_video_v3.mp4 How are Illinois courts handling challenges to concealed carry restrictions? 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 68 Illinois CourtsConcealed CarryFirearm LawsMass TransitState AttorneysLitigationDistrict Courts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445055/how-is-washington-planning-to-fund-its-transportation-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445055_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445055_video_v3.mp4 How is Washington planning to fund its transportation budget? 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 89 WashingtonTransportation budgetGas taxElectric vehiclesState Law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445056/whats-happening-with-washington-states-proposed-gas-tax https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445056_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445056_video_v3.mp4 What’s happening with Washington State’s proposed gas tax? 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Washington StateGas TaxSenate ProposalPublic HearingExecutive ActionCommittee VoteCampaign IssuePocketbook IssuesTax Bill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445057/what-transportation-infrastructure-funding-options-is-washington-state-considering https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445057_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445057_video_v3.mp4 What transportation infrastructure funding options is Washington State considering? 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 Washington StateTransportation fundingElectric VehiclesRoad usage chargeGasoline vehicleVehicle registrationVancouverOregonIdahogas tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445058/trump-shares-vision-for-middle-east-policy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445058_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445058_video_v3.mp4 Trump Shares Vision for Middle East Policy 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Donald TrumpMiddle East PolicyWhite HouseIftar DinnerAbraham AccordsJoe BidenDiplomacyMiddle East Peace https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445059/is-biden-to-blame-for-the-spike-in-egg-prices-as-trump-claims https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445059_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445059_video_v3.mp4 Is Biden to blame for the spike in egg prices, as Trump claims? 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Donald TrumpJoe BidenEgg pricesInflationWhite HouseIftar DinnerEnergy costsFake newsEconomic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445060/how-is-trumps-stance-on-school-choice-and-transgender-policies-influencing-the-political-debate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445060_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445060_video_v3.mp4 How is Trump’s stance on school choice and transgender policies influencing the political debate? 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Donald TrumpSchool choiceTransgender policiesWhite HouseIftar dinnerParentingParents rightsWomens sports https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445061/how-is-the-us-strengthening-cybersecurity-and-defense-cooperation-with-allies-against-china https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445061_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445061_video_v3.mp4 How is the U.S. strengthening cybersecurity and defense cooperation with allies against China? 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 CybersecurityDefense CooperationU.S. AlliesCommunist ChinaChina AggressionDefense CapabilitiesCyber Vulnerabilities https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445062/sen-al-green-addresses-role-of-peaceful-protest-on-house-floor-what-did-he-say https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445062_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445062_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Al Green Addresses Role of Peaceful Protest on House Floor — What Did He Say? 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 Al GreenHouse floorpeaceful protestUS HouseJohn Lewiscivil rightsI Have a Dream speechmilitary veterans https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445063/is-ballot-access-taking-priority-over-voter-integrity-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445063_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445063_video_v3.mp4 Is ballot access taking priority over voter integrity in Illinois? 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 108 ballot accessvoter integrityIllinois politics2025 electionJB PritzkerBlaine Wilhourmail-in votingvoter fraudDonald Trumpelection order https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445064/can-illinois-count-ballots-after-election-day https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445064_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445064_video_v3.mp4 Can Illinois count ballots after Election Day? 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 IllinoisIllinois lawElection dayElection lawUS constitutionVotingBallotsLawsuits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445065/what-voting-methods-do-different-places-utilize https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445065_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445065_video_v3.mp4 What voting methods do different places utilize? 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 voting methodsGermanyCanadaUnited Statespaper ballotslocal officialsvoting by mailIllinoisCaliforniaElection Day https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445066/what-is-being-done-about-the-fentanyl-crisis-in-arizona https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445066_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445066_video_v3.mp4 What is being done about the Fentanyl crisis in Arizona 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 81 Fentanyl CrisisArizonaOpioid OverdoseDrug TraffickingUS HouseRepresentative StantonTransnational CrimeINLMexicoChina https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445067/sen-bernie-sanders-on-isreal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445067_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445067_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Bernie Sanders on Isreal 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Bernie SandersUS SenateIsraelHamasGazaBenjamin NetanyahuPalestinian PeopleIsrael-Hamas conflict https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445068/how-are-federal-layoffs-impacting-the-job-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445068_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445068_video_v3.mp4 How are Federal Layoffs Impacting the Job Market? 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Federal LayoffsJob MarketJob openingsEconomic GrowthUnemployment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445069/are-we-at-risk-for-a-recession https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445069_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445069_video_v3.mp4 Are We At Risk for A Recession? 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 recessioneconomic growthconsumptionslow growthnegative growtheconomic risksmacroeconomics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445070/is-the-job-market-crashing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445070_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445070_video_v3.mp4 Is the Job Market Crashing? 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Job MarketEconomic GrowthFederal Job CutsJob ApplicationsWashington DCUnemploymentLabor MarketJob LossCompetitionEconomics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445071/president-trump-talks-no-men-in-womens-sports https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445071_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445071_video_v3.mp4 President Trump Talks no Men in Women's Sports 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Donald TrumpWhite HouseWomen's SportsExecutive OrderTransgender AthletesAnnika SorenstamMedal of Freedom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445072/why-was-kikers-speech-interrupted-during-illinois-state-house https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445072_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445072_video_v3_converted.mp4 Why was Kiker's speech interrupted during Illinois state house? 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 IllinoisIllinois Housestate governmentPolitical SpeechEdgar GonzalezTip SwordNguyenspeech interruption https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445073/illinois-state-frustrations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445073_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445073_video_v3.mp4 Illinois State Frustrations 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 68 IllinoisJeff KeicherTrump administrationstate governmentHouse floorlack of decorum https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445074/is-core-inflation-going-down https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445074_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445074_video_v3.mp4 Is Core Inflation Going Down? 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpCore InflationGasoline PricesWhite HouseEconomic News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445075/is-the-push-against-dei-in-the-military-erasing-key-parts-of-american-history https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445075_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445075_video_v3.mp4 Is the push against DEI in the military erasing key parts of American history? 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 84 IllinoisDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyIllinois Supreme CourtDonald TrumpDiversityExecutive orderWar on wokeness https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445076/did-bidens-policy-on-houthis-lead-to-escalation-in-the-red-sea https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445076_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445076_video_v3.mp4 Did Biden's Policy on Houthis Lead to Escalation in the Red Sea? 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 HouthisDonald TrumpJoe BidenRed SeaTerroristMilitaryWhite HouseUS ShippingMilitary OperationsForeign Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445077/was-what-sec-hegseth-wrote-clasified https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445077_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445077_video_v3.mp4 Was what Sec. Hegseth wrote Clasified? 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 Pete HegsethWhite House Press BriefingClassified InformationDepartment of DefenseSecretary of DefenseMilitary PlansF-18sTomahawksGovernmentPolitical News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445078/what-is-included-in-president-trumps-election-integrity-plan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445078_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445078_video_v3.mp4 What Is Included in President Trump’s Election Integrity Plan? 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Donald TrumpWhite HousePress BriefingElection integrityVoter IDUnited States ElectionsCitizenshipExecutive order https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445079/is-the-us-unprepared-in-our-defense https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445079_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445079_video_v3.mp4 Is the US unprepared in our defense? 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 Senate Armed ServicesDefense strategyNuclear weaponsUS militaryStrategic postureNDAADepartment of DefenseStrategic CommandJohn CottonDeb Fischer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445080/will-tariffs-cause-inflation-to-reaccelerate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445080_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445080_video_v3.mp4 Will Tariffs Cause Inflation to Reaccelerate? 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Federal ReserveTariffsInflationMarketEconomyInvestorsEconomic Growth https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445081/can-president-trump-fire-the-fed-chair https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445081_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445081_video_v3.mp4 Can President Trump Fire the Fed Chair? 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Donald TrumpFederal ReserveFed ChairExecutive BranchEconomyInterest RatesFederal Reserve System https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445082/is-the-government-indirectly-influencing-online-censorship-through-third-parties https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445082_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445082_video_v3.mp4 Is the government indirectly influencing online censorship through third parties? 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 107 Senate HearingOnline CensorshipSocial MediaUS GovernmentThird PartiesAcademic InstitutionsThink TanksNGOsFact CheckersContent Moderation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445083/has-censorship-in-america-crossed-the-line https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445083_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445083_video_v3.mp4 Has censorship in America crossed the line? 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 CensorshipSenate Judiciary CommitteeUS GovernmentRegulatory ActionSocial Credit System https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445084/how-is-the-fbi-tracking-and-assessing-the-risk-of-special-interest-aliens-released-into-the-us https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445084_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445084_video_v3.mp4 How is the FBI tracking and assessing the risk of special interest aliens released into the U.S.? 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 117 FBISenate Judiciary Committeespecial interest alienscriminal aliensnational security riskillegal immigrationborder policyDepartment of Justicecriminal evidenceinformation sharing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445085/who-are-president-trumps-ambassadors https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445085_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445085_video_v3.mp4 Who Are President Trump's Ambassadors? 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Donald TrumpDavid PerdueLeah CamposMike WaltzJohn ArrigoChinaDominican RepublicPortugalambassadors https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445086/president-trump-on-russia-and-ukraine https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445086_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445086_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump on Russia & Ukraine 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpRussiaUkraineCeasefire AgreementMaritime CeasefireWhite HouseInternational RelationsConflict Resolution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445087/how-many-bills-were-passed-out-of-committee-last-week-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445087_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445087_video_v3.mp4 How Many Bills Were Passed Out of Committee Last Week in Illinois? 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 IllinoisIllinois LegislatureBillsCommitteeState GovernmentPassing Bills https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445088/what-are-some-of-the-illinois-bills-that-made-it-out-of-committee https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445088_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445088_video_v3.mp4 What Are Some of the Illinois Bills That Made It Out of Committee? 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 84 Illinois LegislationWorkplace TemperaturesEdgar Gonzalez Jr.Hair BraidingCarol AmmonsPlastic Bag Reduction ActCristina CastroSingle-Use PlasticsRoofing LicensingMarcus C. Evans Jr. https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445089/are-china-russia-and-north-korea-working-together https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445089_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445089_video_v3.mp4 Are China, Russia, and North Korea Working Together? 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 Senate hearingTom CottonCode PinkCommunist ChinaNational SecurityFunding IsraelChinaRussiaNorth KoreaIran https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445090/too-hot-to-work-illinois-bills-want-shade-and-rules-for-extreme-temps https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445090_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445090_video_v3.mp4 Too Hot to Work? Illinois Bills Want Shade and Rules for Extreme Temps 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 IllinoisIllinois House BillJanet Yang RohrEdgar Gonzalez Jr.Workplace SafetySun ExposureUltraviolet HoursOutdoor Aquatic CentersExtreme Temperatures https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445091/should-the-cia-director-rely-on-signal-for-secure-communications https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445091_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445091_video_v3.mp4 Should the CIA Director rely on Signal for secure communications? 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 81 CIA DirectorSenate hearingNational SecuritySignal appsecure communicationsBiden Administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445092/were-classified-national-security-council-war-plans-leaked-to-a-reporter https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445092_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445092_video_v3.mp4 Were Classified National Security Council War Plans Leaked to a Reporter? 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 100 US HouseRules CommitteeNational Security CouncilJeffrey GoldbergWar PlansDonald TrumpHillary ClintonNational SecurityPolitical LeaksMedicaidMedicare https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445093/no-tariffs-if-you-build-in-america-will-others-follow https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445093_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445093_video_v3.mp4 No Tariffs if You Build in America — Will Others Follow? 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Donald TrumpHyundaisteel millauto partsAmerican madetariffs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445094/how-will-this-deal-grow-americas-energy-and-jobs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445094_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445094_video_v3.mp4 How Will This Deal Grow America's Energy & Jobs? 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 White HouseEnergy IndustryJob GrowthUS LNGEnergy Security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445095/is-march-25th-officially-greek-independence-day-in-the-us https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445095_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445095_video_v3.mp4 Is March 25th Officially Greek Independence Day in the U.S.? 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Donald TrumpGreek Independence DayWhite HouseGreek AmericanMarch 25thProclamationGreek sovereignty https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445096/whats-behind-the-state-separation-movement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445096_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445096_video_v3.mp4 What’s Behind the State Separation Movement? 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 IllinoisState SeparationNew IllinoisPolitical SystemIllinois SeparationSplitting StatesStatehoodDonald TrumpGreenlandCanada https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445097/president-trump-on-tariffs-for-countries-that-get-their-oil-from-venezuela https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445097_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445097_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Tariffs for Countries That Get Their Oil From Venezuela 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Donald TrumpPresident TrumptariffsVenezuelaoiltradeUnited Stateseconomy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445098/new-state-constitution https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445098_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445098_video_v3.mp4 New State constitution? 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 IllinoisConstitutionConstitutional ConventionSheila WeinbergBrad HalbrookIllinois Libertarian PartyRuss ClarkTruth in AccountingBallot AccessNew state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445099/conversation-on-october-7th https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445099_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445099_video_v3.mp4 Conversation on October 7th 2025-03-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 October 7thHamasIsraelwar effortterrorist attackpro-hamas supportciviliansterrorist organization https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445100/college-students-defend-hamas https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445100_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445100_video_v3.mp4 College Students Defend Hamas 2025-03-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 HamasCollege studentsGeorge Washington UniversityHezbollahAnti-SemiticOctober 7thIsraelIranTerrorismProtests https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445101/what-does-this-wa-bill-mean-for-school-districts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445101_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445101_video_v3.mp4 What does this WA bill mean for school districts? 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 Washingtonlegislationschool districtsgender identityparental rightsWashington Education AssociationOSPIstate teachers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445102/how-do-opponents-view-this-bill-on-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445102_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445102_video_v3.mp4 How do opponents view this bill on schools? 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 schools billgender identityparental rightssocial emotional learningDonald TrumpTitle IXexecutive ordereducation policyreadingwritingarithmetic https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445103/whats-the-latest-on-wa-state-bills-to-change-the-parents-bill-of-rights https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445103_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445103_video_v3.mp4 What's the latest on WA state bills to change the parents bill of rights? 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 70 Washington stateparents rightsbill of rightsSenate Bill 5181House Bill 1276parentingLet's Go WashingtonInitiative 2081 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445104/will-federal-funding-be-cut-to-illinois-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445104_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445104_video_v3.mp4 Will federal funding be cut to Illinois Schools? 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 Federal FundingIllinoisJ.B. PritzkerLauren UnderwoodSchool FundingEducation FundingMedicaid https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445105/how-are-illinois-schools-doing-academically https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445105_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445105_video_v3.mp4 How are Illinois schools doing academically? 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 IllinoisEducationSchool AcademicsCOVID-19Property TaxState TaxProficiency RatesGraduation RatesEducation Funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445106/president-trump-on-the-department-of-education https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445106_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445106_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on the Department of Education 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 Donald TrumpDepartment of EducationEducation SpendingEducational OutcomesUnited StatesChinaSchool Funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445107/illinois-congresswomans-input-on-the-department-of-education https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445107_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445107_video_v3.mp4 Illinois congresswoman's input on the department of education 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Lauren UnderwoodDepartment of EducationPell GrantTitle One FundingIllinoisCongressEducation FundingSchool Districts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445108/if-a-school-receives-money-from-the-government-does-that-make-them-an-arm-of-the-state https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445108_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445108_video_v3.mp4 If a school receives money from the government does that make them an arm of the state? 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 OklahomaSupreme Courtcharter schoolschool fundingstate fundingprivate schoolpublic schooleducationschool choicereligious freedom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445109/what-has-changed-with-the-way-the-supreme-court-views-separation-of-church-and-state https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445109_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445109_video_v3.mp4 What has changed with the way the supreme court views separation of church and state? 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 63 Supreme CourtEstablishment ClauseFirst AmendmentReligious SchoolsSeparation of Church and State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445110/why-do-states-continue-to-to-challenge-the-supreme-court https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445110_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445110_video_v3.mp4 Why do states continue to to challenge the Supreme court? 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Supreme Courtreligious schoolsstate officialscourt decisionsequal basisBeckett FundColoradoMinnesotaMaine https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445111/should-religious-schools-get-federal-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445111_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445111_video_v3.mp4 Should religious schools get federal funding? 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 Religious schoolsFederal fundingSupreme CourtSchool choicesLori WindhamOklahomaReligious liberty https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445112/washington-states-king-county-sheriff-on-budget-cuts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445112_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445112_video_v3.mp4 Washington State's King county Sheriff on budget cuts 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 King CountyPatty Cole-TindallWashingtonbudget cutsSheriff's officeKing County Council https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445113/what-does-redeployment-of-resources-in-this-wa-state-county-mean https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445113_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445113_video_v3.mp4 What does redeployment of resources in this WA State county mean? 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 King CountySheriffWashington StateRedeployment of ResourcespoliceKing County Sheriff's OfficeWoodinvilleBurienSeatacSammamishRedmond Ridgepolicing levels https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445114/how-will-washington-state-countys-balance-their-budget-deficit-while-funding-law-enforcement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445114_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445114_video_v3.mp4 How will Washington State County's balance their budget deficit while funding law enforcement? 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 68 Washington StateSpokane CountyKing CountyBudget deficitLaw enforcementFunding law enforcementSpokane ValleyCollective bargainingSheriff's department https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445115/what-are-some-of-the-proposed-issues-with-illinois-no-knock-warrants-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445115_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445115_video_v3.mp4 What are some of the proposed issues with Illinois' no-knock warrants bill? 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 IllinoisNo-knock warrantsIllinois State Rifle Associationlegislationhome breacheslaw enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445116/whats-going-on-with-this-no-knock-warrant-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445116_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445116_video_v3.mp4 What's going on with this no-knock warrant bill? 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 No-Knock WarrantIllinoisIllinois In Focus DailyWarrant BillBody CamerasParamedicsJudge https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445117/what-are-some-concerns-about-this-illinois-no-knock-warrants-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445117_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445117_video_v3.mp4 What are some concerns about this Illinois no-knock warrants bill? 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Illinoisno-knock warrantsDennis TipsordLaw EnforcementLegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445118/no-knock-warrants-bill-in-illinois-legislation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445118_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445118_video_v3.mp4 No Knock Warrants Bill in Illinois Legislation 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 IllinoisNo-knock WarrantsHB1611LegislationIllinois HouseIllinois Senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445119/whats-going-on-in-pensilvanias-workforce-development https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445119_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445119_video_v3.mp4 What's going on in Pensilvania's workforce development? 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 102 PennsylvaniaState Rep. MihalekLabor and Industry CommitteePaid leaveWorkforce developmentPaid family leaveHealthcare https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445120/what-are-the-consequences-of-prolonged-wars-on-american-soldiers-and-veterans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445120_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445120_video_v3.mp4 What are the consequences of prolonged wars on American soldiers and veterans? 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445121/did-globalization-blur-the-line-between-manufacturing-and-high-value-innovation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445121_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445121_video_v3.mp4 Did globalization blur the line between manufacturing and high-value innovation? 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 GlobalizationManufacturingInnovationAmerican Dynamism SummitValue ChainIntellectual PropertyCupertino CaliforniaShenzhenChina https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445122/spokane-county-budget-deficit-getting-rid-of-vacancies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445122_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445122_video_v3.mp4 Spokane County Budget Deficit Getting Rid of Vacancies? 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Spokane Countybudget deficitvacancyCathy McMorris Rodgerscounty commissioners https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445123/what-budget-cuts-is-spokane-county-wa-considering-to-address-its-deficit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445123_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445123_video_v3.mp4 What budget cuts is Spokane County, WA considering to address its deficit? 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 Spokane Countybudget cutsbudget deficitSeattleWashington Stategovernment spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445124/what-is-spokane-county-in-washington-state-doing-for-their-budget-deficit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445124_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445124_video_v3.mp4 What is Spokane County in Washington state doing for their budget deficit? 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 63 Spokane CountyWashington StateBudget DeficitHiring FreezesVacancy CutsJeff McMorrisKathy McMorris RodgersFederal Relief FundsGovernment FinanceLocal Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445125/why-do-stock-markets-react https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445125_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445125_video_v3.mp4 Why do stock markets react? 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 stock marketreal economymarket correctionconsumer spendinginvestingprofitsearningsvaluationcompanies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445126/illinois-republican-throw-this-pile-of-crap-in-the-garbage https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445126_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445126_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Republican "Throw This Pile of Crap in the Garbage" 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 86 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445127/is-the-economy-getting-better-or-worse https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445127_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445127_video_v3.mp4 Is the economy getting better or worse? 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 economic growthinflationtariffscpiconsumer confidencefinancial marketunemploymenttax cutsstagflationary pressures https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445128/recession-fears-what-will-consumers-do https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445128_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445128_video_v3.mp4 Recession FEARS: What will consumers do? 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 recessioneconomic uncertaintyconsumer spendingmortgage ratesconsumer behaviorreal economytransactions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445129/illinois-foid-amendment-to-allow-you-to-buy-a-flamethrower https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445129_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445129_video_v3.mp4 Illinois FOID amendment to allow you to buy a flamethrower? 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 88 IllinoisFOID CardFlamethrowerGun LawDaniel DiddichHouse Bill 19Firearm Owners Identification Card Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445130/does-every-bill-in-illinois-committee-get-a-hearing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445130_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445130_video_v3.mp4 Does every bill in Illinois committee get a hearing? 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 IllinoisIllinois billslegislationhearingC.D. DavidsmeyerHouse Bill 1318 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445131/whats-new-with-illinois-firearm-owner-id-card-act https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445131_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445131_video_v3.mp4 What's new with Illinois' Firearm Owner ID Card Act? 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 IllinoisFirearm Owner ID Card ActGun LawsIllinois State PoliceFelonyLegislationLisa DavisIllinois General Assembly https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445132/does-jb-pritzker-care-about-illinoisans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445132_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445132_video_v3.mp4 Does JB Pritzker care about Illinoisans? 2025-03-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 JB PritzkerIllinoisGovernorWill Wilhauerrunning for governorlower taxes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445133/whats-the-white-house-saying-about-the-deportations-to-el-salvador https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445133_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445133_video_v3.mp4 What's the White House saying about the deportations to El Salvador? 2025-03-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 88 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445134/will-gov-pritzker-run-for-president https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445134_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445134_video_v3.mp4 Will Gov. Pritzker run for president? 2025-03-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 72 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisGovernor Pritzker2028 presidential electionKamala Harrispresidential nominee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445135/will-illinois-republican-representative-run-for-governor-in-2026 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445135_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445135_video_v3.mp4 Will Illinois Republican Representative Run for Governor in 2026 2025-03-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Blaine WilhourIllinoisRepublican PartyGovernor2026 electionpolitical ambitionsIllinois governor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445136/what-is-the-latest-in-the-illinois-school-debate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445136_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445136_video_v3.mp4 What is the latest in the Illinois school debate? 2025-03-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 Blaine WilhourIllinoisIllinois educationstate representativedemocratscovid-19 pandemic https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445137/can-you-really-get-debanked-for-owning-gun-stores https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445137_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445137_video_v3.mp4 Can you really get debanked for owning gun stores? 2025-03-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 debankingAndrew Sorrellgun storesbankingAlabamastate auditor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445138/is-debanking-discrimination https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445138_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445138_video_v3.mp4 Is debanking discrimination? 2025-03-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 DebankingPolitical DiscriminationBankingCivil RightsSecond AmendmentDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445139/what-is-happening-with-legislation-concerning-dabanking-on-both-the-federal-and-state-levels https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445139_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445139_video_v3.mp4 What is happening with legislation concerning dabanking on both the federal and state levels? 2025-03-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 DebankingLegislationFederal BillState BillTim ScottKatie BrittAlabama HouseAlabama SenateTennesseeAlliance Defending Freedom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445140/how-did-a-washington-town-react-to-a-council-members-onlyfans-account https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445140_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445140_video_v3.mp4 How did a Washington town react to a council member's OnlyFans account? 2025-03-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 Lynnwood WashingtonCouncil MemberOnlyFansCity CouncilPolitical IssuesPublic OpinionSeattleMunicipality https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445141/what-does-gov-pritzker-have-to-say-about-cutting-the-dept-of-education https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445141_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445141_video_v3.mp4 What does Gov. Pritzker have to say about cutting the dept. of education? 2025-03-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 114 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445142/onlyfans-model-on-city-council-raises-questions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445142_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445142_video_v3.mp4 Onlyfans model on city council raises questions. 2025-03-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 city councilelected officeonlyfans modelpolitical candidateportlandmayoral candidatefemale dancerstrip club https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445143/why-did-this-wa-state-city-council-member-step-down https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445143_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445143_video_v3.mp4 Why did this WA state city council member step down? 2025-03-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 LynwoodCity CouncilJessica Ann RobertsTrans womanOnlyFansLynwood Times https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445144/should-public-figures-be-allowed-to-have-an-onlyfans-account https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445144_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445144_video_v3.mp4 Should public figures be allowed to have an onlyfans account? 2025-03-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445145/what-is-going-right-now-with-illinois-equity-vs-excellence-debate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445145_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445145_video_v3.mp4 What is going right now with Illinois equity vs. excellence debate? 2025-03-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 113 IllinoisequityexcellenceeducationBlaine WilhourWill DavisIllinois legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445146/how-is-wa-states-climate-commitment-act-affecting-gas-prices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445146_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445146_video_v3.mp4 How is WA state's climate commitment act affecting gas prices? 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Climate Commitment ActGas pricesWashington stateWashington Policy CenterGas taxGovernment regulation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445147/how-does-governor-pritzker-plan-to-rally-unions-and-voters-against-trumps-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445147_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445147_video_v3.mp4 How does Governor Pritzker plan to rally unions and voters against Trump's policies? 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 J. B. PritzkerDonald TrumpIllinoisUnionsVotersIllinois Education AssociationUS Department of EducationPolitical ralliesPolitical policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445148/how-will-the-illinois-governor-handle-the-possible-loss-of-federal-funding-for-schools-and-medicaid https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445148_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445148_video_v3.mp4 How will the Illinois governor handle the possible loss of federal funding for schools and Medicaid? 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerFederal FundingMedicaidEducationPublic SchoolsState FundingIllinois Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445149/illinois-republican-on-shutting-down-the-department-of-education https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445149_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445149_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Republican on shutting down the Department of Education 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 108 Blaine WilhourIllinoisIllinois RepublicanDepartment of EducationEducation PolicyJimmy CarterDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445150/whats-going-on-with-washington-states-climate-commitment-act https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445150_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445150_video_v3.mp4 What's going on with Washington State's climate commitment act? 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 Washington StateClimate Commitment ActGas pricesCarbon emissionsCarbon auction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445151/is-washington-states-climate-commitment-act-causing-gas-prices-to-rise https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445151_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445151_video_v3.mp4 Is Washington State's Climate Commitment act causing gas prices to rise? 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Washington StateClimate Commitment ActGas pricesGas taxTransitHighway projectsClimateTaxes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445152/california-law-makes-it-cheaper-to-not-have-insurance https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445152_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445152_video_v3.mp4 California Law makes it cheaper to not have insurance? 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 insurance costscaliforniataxpayer fundedhealth insuranceinsurance premiums https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445153/why-did-this-dads-ambulance-bill-go-up-in-california https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445153_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445153_video_v3.mp4 Why did this dad's ambulance bill go up in California? 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 CaliforniaAmbulance BillHealth insuranceHealthcareInsurance ClaimRobbie https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445154/how-does-policy-uncertainty-impact-businesses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445154_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445154_video_v3.mp4 How Does Policy Uncertainty Impact Businesses? 2025-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 Policy UncertaintyBusiness ImpactTariffFederal PolicyInternational PolicyFuture Planning https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445155/what-can-we-expect-in-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445155_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445155_video_v3.mp4 What can we expect in the economy? 2025-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 94 TariffsFederal ReserveJobs ReportConsumer SpendingOrphe DivounguyInflation ExpectationsPrice Increase https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445156/how-are-president-trumps-border-policies-impacting-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445156_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445156_video_v3.mp4 How Are President Trump's Border Policies Impacting Illinois? 2025-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 79 Donald TrumpBorder PoliciesIllinoisSanctuary StateMigrantsTaxpayer SubsidiesHealthcareNon-citizens https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445157/what-is-president-trumps-focus-with-the-tariffs-on-china https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445157_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445157_video_v3.mp4 What is President Trump's focus with the tariffs on China? 2025-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 70 Donald TrumpTariffsChinaTrade PolicyUS EconomyChina EconomyTax LoopholeTrade WarDe Minimis Exception https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445158/whats-the-motivation-behind-trumps-tariffs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445158_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445158_video_v3.mp4 What's the motivation behind Trump's Tariffs? 2025-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 Donald TrumpTrump tariffsTariffsGlobal economyEconomic orderInternational tradeUS economyTrade warTrade policyNATOEconomic impacts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445159/how-washington-bill-will-affect-the-courts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445159_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445159_video_v3.mp4 How Washington Bill will affect the courts? 2025-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 Washington Billcourt hearingRepublican amendmentvictim's paneldrug possessionaccountabilityhomelessnessKing CountySpokane Countycourt decision https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445160/what-are-the-key-provisions-of-washington-states-house-bill-1113 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445160_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445160_video_v3.mp4 What are the key provisions of Washington State's House Bill 1113? 2025-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Washington StateHouse Bill 1113legalprosecutordefensecriminal charges https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445161/what-measures-is-washington-state-implementing-to-alleviate-congestion-in-its-court-system https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445161_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445161_video_v3.mp4 What measures is Washington State implementing to alleviate congestion in its court system? 2025-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Washington StateCourt SystemPublic DefendersProsecutorsYakimaSeattleMisdemeanorsRehabilitation ProgramsCourt CongestionWashington In Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445162/how-do-emissions-regulations-affect-businesses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445162_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445162_video_v3.mp4 How do emissions regulations affect businesses? 2025-03-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 76 IllinoisEmissions RegulationsSmall BusinessTransportation CostsVehicle BanIllinois Pollution Control Board https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445163/how-do-mandated-electric-vehicles-impact-inflation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445163_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445163_video_v3.mp4 How do mandated electric vehicles impact inflation? 2025-03-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 InflationElectric VehiclesCommercial VehiclesFreight IndustryIllinois Pollution Control BoardClean Freight CoalitionRoland Berger https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445164/what-are-some-potential-concerns-about-illinois-proposal-to-phase-out-gas-powered-vehicles https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445164_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445164_video_v3.mp4 What are some potential concerns about Illinois' proposal to phase out gas-powered vehicles? 2025-03-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 Illinoisgas-powered vehicleselectric vehiclesvehicle chargingrural areasenergy limitationscoal power plantsfarming equipment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445165/will-the-passage-of-this-washington-state-gun-bill-raise-any-legal-challenges https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445165_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445165_video_v3.mp4 Will the passage of this Washington State gun bill raise any legal challenges? 2025-03-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 88 Washington StateGun ControlLegal ChallengesSecond AmendmentGun safety billUS ConstitutionNRA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445166/what-specific-amendments-were-proposed-for-the-washington-state-gun-permit-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445166_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445166_video_v3.mp4 What specific amendments were proposed for the Washington State gun permit bill? 2025-03-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 105 Washington StateGun ControlGun PermitMilitary VeteransRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyLaw EnforcementGun SafetyFirearms TrainingWashington State House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445167/what-will-be-required-if-this-wa-state-gun-bill-becomes-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445167_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445167_video_v3.mp4 What will be required if this WA state gun bill becomes law? 2025-03-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 89 Tim ClouserCarlene JohnsonWashington StateHouse Bill 1163Gun Control DebateGun ControlGun SafetyState House of Representatives https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445168/what-jb-pritzker-is-up-to https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445168_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445168_video_v3.mp4 What JB Pritzker is up to 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 JB PritzkerSouth by SouthwestElectric VehiclesArtificial IntelligenceQuantum ComputingRivianIBMSouth Carolina Governor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445169/is-denver-mayor-mike-johnston-facing-pushback-on-his-claims-about-immigration-and-crime-rates https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445169_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445169_video_v3.mp4 Is Denver Mayor Mike Johnston facing pushback on his claims about immigration and crime rates? 2025-03-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 91 Mike JohnstonDenver ColoradoImmigrationCrime RatesLawmakersCity of Auroracrime increasingState EmployeePolicyICE https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445170/whats-the-golden-rule-of-bitcoin https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445170_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445170_video_v3.mp4 What's the Golden Rule of Bitcoin? 2025-03-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445171/how-are-sanctuary-city-mayors-defending-against-claims-that-their-policies-increase-crime https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445171_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445171_video_v3.mp4 How are sanctuary city mayors defending against claims that their policies increase crime? 2025-03-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 105 Sanctuary CitiesImmigrationICECrimecity resourcesIllegal immigrantsPolice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445172/how-are-city-officials-and-lawmakers-debating-the-impact-of-migrants-on-crime-and-public-safety https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445172_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445172_video_v3.mp4 How are city officials and lawmakers debating the impact of migrants on crime and public safety? 2025-03-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 117 migrantsimmigrationcrimebostonMichelle WuAurora Coloradoimmigration policylawmakersdeportingMichael Cloud https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445173/what-is-illinois-state-representative-millers-perspective-on-closing-the-department-of-education https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445173_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445173_video_v3.mp4 What is Illinois State Representative Miller’s perspective on closing the Department of Education? 2025-03-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 IllinoisIllinois State Representative MillerDepartment of EducationJB PritzkerclosingDonald Trumpeducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445174/when-is-trump-expected-to-take-formal-action-on-dismantling-the-department-of-education https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445174_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445174_video_v3.mp4 When is Trump expected to take formal action on dismantling the Department of Education? 2025-03-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 87 Donald TrumpExecutive OrderDepartment of EducationJ.B. PritzkerWhite HouseEducation SystemPress Secretary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445175/how-is-illinois-responding-to-trumps-proposed-changes-to-education-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445175_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445175_video_v3.mp4 How is Illinois responding to Trump's proposed changes to education funding? 2025-03-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 101 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpEducation FundingPell GrantsEducation PolicyTax CutsEducation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445176/what-actions-might-wa-state-school-districts-take-in-response-to-the-state-federal-policy-conflict https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445176_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445176_video_v3.mp4 What actions might WA state school districts take in response to the state-federal policy conflict? 2025-03-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 Washington Stateschool districttransgender policyfederal lawDonald TrumpRiak GalsgaardMoses LakeWashington parents networkDavid Spring https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445177/what-is-the-washington-parents-network-doing-in-regards-with-trumps-title-ix-order https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445177_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445177_video_v3.mp4 What is the Washington Parents Network doing in regards with Trumps Title IX order? 2025-03-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 70 Washington Parents NetworkTitle IXDonald TrumpExecutive OrderTrans AthletesSportsEducationGenderControversyParentingDavid Spring https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445178/how-are-washington-school-districts-handling-the-conflict-between-state-and-federal-gender-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445178_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445178_video_v3.mp4 How are Washington school districts handling the conflict between state and federal gender policies? 2025-03-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 105 Washington Stateschool districtsgender policiesTitle IXChris Reykdalfederal lawstate lawfederal fundingexecutive orderWashington Parents Network https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445179/what-is-the-latest-on-the-lawsuit-against-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445179_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445179_video_v3.mp4 What is the latest on the lawsuit against Illinois? 2025-03-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 IllinoisLawsuitJB PritzkerKwame RaoulDepartment of JusticeCourt FilingsFederal GovernmentState Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445180/how-is-mayor-johnson-defending-the-welcoming-city-ordinance https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445180_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445180_video_v3.mp4 How is Mayor Johnson defending the Welcoming City Ordinance? 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 106 Brandon JohnsonWelcoming City OrdinanceChicagoIllinoisSanctuary CityImmigrationLaw EnforcementLocal Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445181/how-is-the-mayor-defending-chicagos-sanctuary-policies-amid-the-doj-lawsuit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445181_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445181_video_v3.mp4 How is the mayor defending Chicago’s sanctuary policies amid the DOJ lawsuit? 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 ChicagoIllinoisSanctuary PoliciesDOJ LawsuitTrust ActWelcoming City OrdinanceEconomic DevelopmentYouth Employment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445182/what-lead-to-mcmahons-selection-as-sec-of-education https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445182_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445182_video_v3.mp4 What lead to McMahon's selection as Sec. of Education? 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Linda McMahonSecretary of EducationSchool ChoiceEducation PolicyEducationTrump AdministrationSmall Business AdministrationConnecticutState Board of EducationSacred Heart University https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445183/what-is-the-feeling-around-mcmahons-confirmation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445183_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445183_video_v3.mp4 What is the Feeling around McMahon's confirmation? 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 lawmakersMcMahonRepublicanDemocratschool choiceconfirmation votepublic educationcharter schools https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445184/what-will-happen-if-the-department-of-education-is-abolished https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445184_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445184_video_v3.mp4 What will happen if the department of education is abolished? 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 129 Department of EducationSchool ChoicePell GrantsStudent LoansGovernment ScholarshipsPublic School SystemPolitical Debateeducation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445185/proposed-changes-to-homelessness-policy-what-you-need-to-know https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445185_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445185_video_v3.mp4 Proposed Changes to Homelessness Policy: What You Need to Know. 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 69 HomelessnessPolicy ChangesCity CouncilTreatmentHousing OptionsWashington in FocusLawsAmendments https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445186/why-has-there-been-a-delay-in-introducing-spokanes-new-homelessness-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445186_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445186_video_v3.mp4 Why has there been a delay in introducing Spokane's new homelessness policies? 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 69 SpokaneHomelessnessCity CouncilPolicy DecisionsCommunity DiscussionsPublic Safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445187/how-will-these-policy-changes-impact-spokane-was-approach-to-shelter-and-treatment-programs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445187_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445187_video_v3.mp4 How will these policy changes impact Spokane WA's approach to shelter and treatment programs? 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Spokane WAPolicy ChangesShelter ProgramsTreatment ProgramsHomelessnessWashington StateCity Funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445188/what-impact-could-the-dojs-response-have-on-the-lawsuit-and-future-of-chicagos-sanctuary-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445188_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445188_video_v3.mp4 What impact could the DOJ's response have on the lawsuit and future of Chicago's sanctuary policies? 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 119 ChicagoIllinoisSanctuary policiesDepartment of JusticeDOJCook CountyTony PreckwinkleTom DartBrandon JohnsonLarry SnellingImmigration lawFederal CourtUS House Oversight Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445189/what-impact-could-this-lawsuit-have-on-illinois-sanctuary-policies-and-law-enforcement-practices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445189_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445189_video_v3.mp4 What impact could this lawsuit have on Illinois' sanctuary policies and law enforcement practices? 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445190/whats-the-latest-between-the-doj-and-the-state-of-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445190_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445190_video_v3.mp4 What's the latest between the DOJ and the state of Illinois? 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 Department of JusticeIllinoisTrust ActWay Forward ActFederal LawState LawJB PritzkerBrandon Johnson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445191/is-washingtons-climate-commitment-act-really-reducing-carbon-emissions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445191_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445191_video_v3.mp4 Is Washington’s Climate Commitment Act Really Reducing Carbon Emissions? 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Washington StateClimate Commitment ActCarbon EmissionsCarbon ReductionGovernment SpendingEnvironmental Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445192/washingtons-carbon-emission-debate-are-we-really-reducing-it https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445192_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445192_video_v3.mp4 Washington's Carbon Emission Debate: Are We Really Reducing It? 2025-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washington Statecarbon emissionsClimate Controlcarbon reductionstate emissionsenvironmental policyenvironmental debate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445193/where-does-the-money-from-washington-states-carbon-auctions-go https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445193_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445193_video_v3.mp4 Where Does the Money from Washington State's Carbon Auctions Go? 2025-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Washington StateClimate Commitment Actcarbon emissionscap and tradecarbon creditscarbon auctionenvironmental benefits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445194/where-do-the-cases-surrounding-the-highland-park-shooting-stand-now https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445194_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445194_video_v3.mp4 Where Do the Cases Surrounding the Highland Park Shooting Stand Now? 2025-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Robert Crimo IIIHighland Park ShootingIllinois State PoliceFirearm Owner IDGun ControlCivil CasesCriminal TrialFirst Degree MurderAttempted MurderSemi-Automatic Firearms https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445195/why-is-chicago-suing-the-gun-manufacturer-glock https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445195_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445195_video_v3.mp4 Why is Chicago Suing the Gun Manufacturer Glock? 2025-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 ChicagoGlocklawsuitgun controlfirearmsgun violenceIllinoisgun manufacturerCook CountySupreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445196/were-illinois-state-police-negligent-in-giving-the-highland-park-shooter-a-foid-card https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445196_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445196_video_v3.mp4 Were Illinois State Police Negligent in Giving the Highland Park Shooter a FOID Card? 2025-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Illinois State PoliceFOID CardHighland ParkHighland Park ShootingLawsuitCourt of ClaimsNegligence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445197/president-trump-at-the-investment-announcement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445197_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445197_video_v3.mp4 President Trump at the Investment Announcement 2025-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Donald TrumpUkraineRussiaGeorge BushBarack ObamaJoe BidenCrimea https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445198/is-the-housing-bubble-softening https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445198_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445198_video_v3.mp4 Is the housing bubble softening? 2025-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 housing markethousing bubblefederal reservelabor marketjobs reportinterest rateseconomic analysismarket datareal estate marketmortgage rates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445199/should-the-fed-ditch-the-2percent-inflation-target https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445199_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445199_video_v3.mp4 Should the Fed Ditch the 2% Inflation Target? 2025-03-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Federal ReserveInflation TargetMonetary PolicyEconomic ImpactBusiness ForecastingInvestingInflation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445200/how-will-these-alterations-to-the-minimum-wage-impact-this-city-in-washington-state https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445200_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445200_video_v3.mp4 How will these alterations to the minimum wage impact this city in Washington State? 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 70 Washington Stateminimum wagecity councillarge businesssmall businessemployees https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445201/what-impact-will-this-legal-case-have-on-the-local-minimum-wage-in-this-washington-state-city https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445201_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445201_video_v3.mp4 What impact will this legal case have on the local minimum wage in this Washington state city? 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 BurienWashingtonminimum wagelegal actionwage increaselawsuit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445202/is-there-merit-to-this-wa-state-citys-lawsuit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445202_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445202_video_v3.mp4 Is there merit to this WA State city's lawsuit? 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Washington StateBurienMinimum WageLawsuitKatie WilsonTransit Riders UnionRaise the WageWage InitiativeCity of Burien https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445203/can-illinois-law-enforcement-work-with-ice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445203_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445203_video_v3.mp4 Can Illinois Law Enforcement Work with ICE? 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 IllinoisLaw EnforcementICEImmigration and Customs EnforcementSanctuary StateState PoliciesDepartment of JusticeFederal Officials https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445204/what-does-illinois-state-senator-aquino-say-about-immigration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445204_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445204_video_v3.mp4 What Does Illinois State Senator Aquino Say About Immigration? 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Omar AquinoIllinoisState SenatorImmigrationTaxpayer SubsidiesNon-Citizen MigrantsImmigration AdvocatesImmigrant Families https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445205/are-there-safety-concerns-for-law-enforcement-that-arent-cooperating-with-ice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445205_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445205_video_v3_converted.mp4 Are There Safety Concerns for Law Enforcement That Aren’t Cooperating With Ice? 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 law enforcementimmigrationICEsafetycooperationlocal law enforcementsheriffs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445206/what-is-illinois-trust-act https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445206_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445206_video_v3.mp4 What is Illinois Trust act? 2025-03-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 IllinoisTrust ActFederal Immigrationlaw enforcementDick DurbinJB PritzkerBrandon Johnsondeportationstate lawimmigration officials https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445207/oval-office-meeting-with-president-zelenskyy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445207_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445207_video_v3.mp4 Oval office Meeting with President Zelenskyy 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 72 Oval OfficePresident ZelenskyyPresident TrumpVice President VancegeopoliticsGovernmentwarukrainewar with ukraine https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445208/what-would-washington-state-house-bill-1839-do https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445208_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445208_video_v3.mp4 What would Washington State House Bill 1839 do? 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 Washington StateHouse Bill 1839Tech CompaniesTech TaxBusiness TaxBusiness and Occupation TaxRevenueSurchargeAdvanced Computing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445209/where-would-the-revenue-from-washington-state-house-bill-1839-go https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445209_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445209_video_v3.mp4 Where would the revenue from Washington State House Bill 1839 go? 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 Washington StateHouse Bill 1839workforce educationcollege grantteacher trainingbudget shortfallstate spendingjob growth https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445210/how-will-washington-state-house-bill-1839-affect-tech-companies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445210_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445210_video_v3.mp4 How will Washington state House Bill 1839 affect tech Companies? 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Washington StateHouse Bill 1839Tech CompaniesCindy JacobsonTaxationState Finances https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445211/what-is-the-latest-on-illinois-stance-on-immigration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445211_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445211_video_v3.mp4 What is the latest on Illinois stance on immigration? 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 90 Illinoisimmigrationundocumentedlegal immigrantsillegal immigrantsasylum seekers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445212/why-does-one-illinois-legislator-want-to-end-the-states-healthcare-program-for-immigrants https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445212_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445212_video_v3.mp4 Why Does One Illinois Legislator Want to End the State's Healthcare Program for Immigrants? 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 63 IllinoisIllinois In Focus DailyHealthcareImmigrationIllinois LegislatureHBIS ProgramJ.B. PritzkerAuditor General https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445213/what-concerns-is-chicago-red-raising-about-spending-on-migrants https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445213_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445213_video_v3.mp4 What Concerns is Chicago Red Raising About Spending on Migrants? 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 ChicagoPress ConferenceJ. B. PritzkerTrump supportersMigrant HealthHealthcareMedicaid https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445214/what-is-chicagos-welcoming-city-ordinance https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445214_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445214_video_v3.mp4 What is Chicago's Welcoming City Ordinance? 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 90 ChicagoWelcoming City OrdinanceImmigrationIllinoisLaw EnforcementAsylum SeekersImmigrant https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445215/what-is-the-actual-budget-shortfall-in-washington-state https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445215_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445215_video_v3.mp4 What is the actual budget shortfall in Washington State? 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 68 Washington StateBudget shortfallOperating budgetRepublicansDemocratsTax increasesCarlene JohnsonWashington State Legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445216/can-washington-state-leaders-agree-on-budget-issues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445216_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445216_video_v3.mp4 Can Washington State leaders agree on budget issues? 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Washington StateState BudgetBudget IssuesEarly Childhood EducationEarly LearningRepublicansDemocratsLegislationState FundingGovernment Spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445217/what-is-the-latest-on-washington-states-budget-shortfall https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445217_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445217_video_v3.mp4 What is the latest on Washington State's budget shortfall? 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 108 Washington Statebudget shortfallBob Fergusonstate agenciestax increaseproperty taxesDemocratsRepublicanslevy lidsbudget negotiationsstate budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445218/is-requiring-gun-owners-insurance-needed-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445218_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445218_video_v3.mp4 Is requiring gun owners insurance needed in Illinois? 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Gun OwnersInsuranceGun ViolenceGun ControlIllinoisIllinois Legislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445219/whats-new-with-illinois-gun-legislation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445219_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445219_video_v3.mp4 What's new with Illinois gun legislation? 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Illinoisgun legislationgun controlBob Morganfirearm transfergun confiscation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445220/what-challenges-arise-when-trying-to-create-balanced-policies-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445220_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445220_video_v3.mp4 What challenges arise when trying to create balanced policies in Illinois? 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Illinois In FocusBalanced PoliciesGun ViolenceGun RightsRepublicansDemocratsState Representative Adam NiemergFirearm Insurance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445221/what-helps-someone-stay-grounded-in-difficult-situations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445221_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445221_video_v3.mp4 What helps someone stay grounded in difficult situations? 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 America's Talking NetworkDepartment of InclusionDEI DepartmentChristianFaithBeing firedInclusionBeliefsReligionchild of God https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445222/how-do-you-think-the-situation-could-have-been-handled-differently https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445222_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445222_video_v3.mp4 How do you think the situation could have been handled differently? 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Valuing faithworkplace environmentripple effectjob lossstanding up for faithharming Valerieno dialogueno investigationco-employeesethics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445223/should-doctors-who-dont-agree-with-transgenderism-be-forced-to-change-their-views https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445223_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445223_video_v3.mp4 Should doctors who don't agree with transgenderism be forced to change their views? 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 transgenderismphysician assistantValerie KlostermanFirst Liberty Institutereligious freedomfreedom of belief https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445224/did-the-illinois-state-board-of-education-receive-the-dei-funding-letter https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445224_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445224_video_v3.mp4 Did the Illinois State Board of Education receive the DEI funding letter? 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 IllinoisIllinois State Board of EducationDEIDiversityEquityInclusionFederal FundingDepartment of EducationU.S. GovernmentSchool DistrictWilhauer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445225/what-key-issues-are-being-discussed-during-illinois-budget-season https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445225_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445225_video_v3.mp4 What key issues are being discussed during Illinois' budget season? 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 79 IllinoisBudget seasonState governmentEducation fundingStudent enrollmentTony SandersMartin MclaughlinIllinois State Board of Education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445226/how-are-illinois-agencies-reacting-to-president-trumps-federal-funding-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445226_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445226_video_v3.mp4 How are Illinois agencies reacting to President Trump's federal funding policies? 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpFederal FundsIllinois AgenciesIllinois State Board of EducationFunding Policies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445227/what-is-elon-musks-role-with-doge-and-how-has-it-affected-government-efficiency https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445227_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445227_video_v3.mp4 What is Elon Musk's role with Doge, and how has it affected government efficiency? 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Elon MuskDogegovernment efficiencyDonald TrumpWhite Housegovernment administrationpress secretary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445228/what-are-the-opinions-of-the-washington-state-committee-members-regarding-house-bill-1252 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445228_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445228_video_v3.mp4 What are the opinions of the Washington state committee members regarding House Bill 1252? 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Washington StateHouse Bill 1252Committee OpinionsRoger GoodmanSeparation of Powers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445229/is-there-a-need-to-change-this-part-of-the-washington-state-constitution https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445229_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445229_video_v3.mp4 Is there a need to change this part of the Washington state constitution? 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Washington stateconstitutionpre-trial releasecriminal suspectsviolent crimecourtWashington in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445230/how-can-we-measure-if-government-spending-on-education-is-actually-effective https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445230_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445230_video_v3.mp4 How Can We Measure if Government Spending on Education Is Actually Effective? 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 80 government spendingeducation spendingeducation effectivenessbureaucratic programseducation departmentqualitative analysisquantitative analysis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445231/how-does-agency-rule-making-affect-policies-beyond-budget-cuts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445231_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445231_video_v3.mp4 How Does Agency Rule-Making Affect Policies Beyond Budget Cuts? 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Agency Rule-MakingGovernment SpendingJoe BidenDepartment of EducationTitle IXBudget CutsGovernment PoliciesFederal AgenciesGrantsWasteful Spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445232/what-statutory-reforms-are-needed-for-lasting-changes-in-education https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445232_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445232_video_v3.mp4 What Statutory Reforms Are Needed for Lasting Changes in Education? 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Education ReformStatutory ReformDonald TrumpEducation DepartmentExecutive OrdersElon MuskEducation Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445233/whats-the-latest-in-the-illinois-senate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445233_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445233_video_v3.mp4 What’s the Latest in the Illinois Senate? 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Illinois SenateMedical Aid in DyingLinda HolmesSeth LewisLegislationCommittee HearingIllinois Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445234/illinois-bill-gets-its-first-hearing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445234_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445234_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Bill Gets Its First Hearing. 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 IllinoisBillGun ViolenceDaniel DidechFelonyMisdemeanorStalking OffenseLegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445235/what-is-new-going-into-illinois-general-assembly-session https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445235_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445235_video_v3.mp4 What is New Going into Illinois General Assembly Session? 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 IllinoisGeneral AssemblyEducationK-12 fundingRepublicansExcellenceEquityBeecher CityBlaine WilhourWill DavisHazel Crest https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445236/is-south-jackson-street-corridor-in-seattle-really-dangerous https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445236_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445236_video_v3.mp4 Is South Jackson Street Corridor in Seattle Really Dangerous? 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 68 SeattleWashington StateCrimeSouth Jackson StreetChinatown International DistrictPublic SafetyHomicideRobberyAggravated AssaultSeattle Crime Statistics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445237/why-is-king-county-metro-opening-these-bus-stops-back-up-now https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445237_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445237_video_v3.mp4 Why Is King County Metro Opening These Bus Stops Back Up Now? 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 King County MetroBus StopsLaw EnforcementUnlawful ConductKey ArrestsSeattleWashington https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445238/what-caused-these-king-county-bus-stops-to-be-taken-out-of-rotation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445238_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445238_video_v3.mp4 What Caused These King County Bus Stops to Be Taken Out of Rotation? 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 King CountyKing County MetroBus servicesSeattleLittle SaigonInternational Chinatown DistrictCrime SpikePublic safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445239/whats-new-with-illinois-gun-law-ruling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445239_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445239_video_v3.mp4 What's New With Illinois Gun Law Ruling? 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 IllinoisGun lawJB PritzkerSemi-automatic riflesHandgunsGun controlSouthern District of IllinoisBarnett LabelStephen McGlynnEast St. Louis7th Circuit US Court of AppealsGun ban https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445240/what-does-karinas-law-put-in-place https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445240_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445240_video_v3.mp4 What Does Karina’s Law Put In Place? 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Karina's LawIllinoisDomestic ViolenceOrders of ProtectionFirearm ConfiscationGun Laws https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445241/whats-new-in-the-highland-park-shooting https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445241_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445241_video_v3.mp4 What’s New in the Highland Park Shooting? 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Highland ParkRobert Crimo IIIIllinoisMass ShootingJuly 4thIndependence Day ParadeJury SelectionTrialSemi-automatic FirearmsGun Control https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445242/whats-affecting-housing-costs-right-now https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445242_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445242_video_v3.mp4 What’s Affecting Housing Costs Right Now? 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 housing markethousing costsconstruction costsbuilder confidencetariffsconstruction materialshousing startseconomic impactcanadamexico https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445243/what-is-happening-with-housing-prices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445243_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445243_video_v3.mp4 What Is Happening With Housing Prices? 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 housing markethousing pricespce datazillowprice indexnew listingsexisting homesmarket trendsreal estateforecasting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445244/what-is-the-latest-in-the-showenthal-case-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445244_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445244_video_v3.mp4 What is the Latest in the Showenthal Case in Illinois? 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Showenthal CaseIllinoisAppeals CourtMass TransitChicagoShootingLegalLawJudicial https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445245/how-did-jennifer-seys-brand-quickly-gain-popularity https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445245_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445245_video_v3.mp4 How Did Jennifer Sey's Brand Quickly Gain Popularity? 2025-02-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Jennifer SeyBrand successAlternative brandCustomer valuesAmerica's Talking NetworkBrand popularityBusiness growth https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445246/what-motivated-jennifer-sey-to-start-a-brand-defending-womens-sports https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445246_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445246_video_v3.mp4 What Motivated Jennifer Sey to Start a Brand Defending Women's Sports? 2025-02-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 63 Jennifer SeyXXXY AthleticsWomen's SportsTransgender athletesClothing brandApparel brandElite gymnastLevi StraussFashion Executive https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445247/what-does-this-mean-for-washington-stats-initiative-process https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445247_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445247_video_v3.mp4 What Does This Mean for Washington Stat’s Initiative Process? 2025-02-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Washington StateInitiative ProcessState ConstitutionSecretary of StateChanging lawsNew laws https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445248/washington-state-bill-passed-out-of-senate-committee https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445248_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445248_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Bill Passed Out of Senate Committee. 2025-02-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 Washington Statevoting rightsSteve HobbsSecretary of StateState BillSenate Committeevoting bill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445249/the-initiative-killer-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445249_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445249_video_v3.mp4 The "Initiative Killer" Bill 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 Initiative Killer BillWashington StatelegislationWashington in FocusInitiativesBill sessionlaw https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445250/are-president-trumps-executive-orders-reshaping-america https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445250_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445250_video_v3.mp4 Are President Trump’s Executive Orders Reshaping America? 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Donald TrumpExecutive OrdersWhite HouseKaroline LeavittJoe BidenBarack ObamaForeign PoliciesAmerica First Trade https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445251/is-the-shift-away-from-chinas-influence-in-the-panama-canal-a-win-for-the-us https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445251_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445251_video_v3.mp4 Is the Shift Away from China's Influence in the Panama Canal a Win for the U.S.? 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 Panama CanalBelt and RoadUS RelationsChinaChinese Communist PartyWhite HouseKaroline LeavittPort Negotiations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445252/is-it-time-for-european-nato-allies-to-increase-defense-spending https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445252_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445252_video_v3.mp4 Is it time for European NATO allies to increase defense spending? 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 NATODefense SpendingGovernment SpendingArticle 5European alliesDonald TrumpGDPWhite HouseNATO Summit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445253/is-passing-more-regulations-the-answer-to-poor-enforcement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445253_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445253_video_v3.mp4 Is Passing More Regulations the Answer to Poor Enforcement? 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 federal regulationsgovernment regulationslaw enforcementfederal lawAmerica's Talking Network https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445254/how-important-do-you-think-it-is-to-eliminate-old-regulations-when-introducing-new-ones https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445254_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445254_video_v3.mp4 How Important Do You Think It Is to Eliminate Old Regulations When Introducing New Ones? 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 Small BusinessDonald TrumpRegulationsRegulatory ReformBusiness RegulationsCost of Regulations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445255/what-does-this-mean-for-small-businesses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445255_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445255_video_v3.mp4 What Does This Mean For Small Businesses? 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Donald TrumpSmall BusinessBusiness RegulationsLegal ExpertGovernment RegulationsNational Federation of Independent BusinessesJeff BrabantTaxpayerIndependent Business https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445256/what-is-the-pro-act https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445256_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445256_video_v3.mp4 What Is the PRO Act? 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 PRO ActSmall BusinessIndependent ContractorLabor LawWorker RightsBiden Administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445257/what-is-the-solution-to-the-homelessness-in-spokane-wa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445257_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445257_video_v3.mp4 What Is the Solution to the Homelessness in Spokane, WA? 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 HomelessnessWashington StateSpokaneRoot CauseFinding SolutionsMunicipalities https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445258/how-is-the-spokane-wa-community-battling-the-problem-of-homelessness https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445258_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445258_video_v3.mp4 How Is the Spokane, WA Community Battling the Problem of Homelessness? 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 SpokaneWashington StateHomelessnessTim ClouserSpokane Homeless CoalitionProtestingAdvocacy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445259/urgent-action-needed-addressing-spokanes-homelessness-crisis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445259_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445259_video_v3.mp4 Urgent Action Needed: Addressing Spokane's Homelessness Crisis. 2025-02-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 12 SpokaneWashington StateHomelessnessHomeless CrisisUrgent Action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445260/what-can-be-done-about-the-homelessness-in-spokane-wa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445260_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445260_video_v3.mp4 What Can Be Done About the Homelessness in Spokane, WA? 2025-02-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 SpokaneHomelessnessHomeless CoalitionPresident's DaySpokane City HallLocal Business OwnersHomeless Service ProvidersWashington https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445261/what-is-being-done-to-stop-criminal-vapes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445261_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445261_video_v3.mp4 What Is Being Done to Stop Criminal Vapes? 2025-02-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 vapingChinese governmentcriminal vapesJoe Bidennew administrationmarketplace https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445262/what-are-the-effects-of-nicotine-on-kids https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445262_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445262_video_v3.mp4 What Are the Effects of Nicotine on Kids? 2025-02-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 13 Nicotine AddictionVapingChildren's HealthNicotineTeen VapingPublic HealthYouth https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445263/where-are-dangerous-vapes-coming-from https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445263_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445263_video_v3.mp4 Where Are Dangerous Vapes Coming From? 2025-02-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 vapingvaping dangersborder policynorthern bordersouthern borderlaw enforcementFDA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445264/what-should-parents-be-on-the-look-out-for https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445264_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445264_video_v3.mp4 What Should Parents Be On the Look Out For? 2025-02-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 VapingTeen VapingParentingTeen HealthE-cigarettesYouth VapingUnderage VapingVape Brands https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445265/should-the-government-do-anything-to-stop-the-flow-of-chinese-made-vapes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445265_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445265_video_v3.mp4 Should the Government Do Anything to Stop the Flow of Chinese Made Vapes? 2025-02-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Chinese madevapesvapingATFRich MarianosgovernmenthealthUnited Statesregulation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445266/an-easier-way-to-learn-about-economics https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445266_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445266_video_v3.mp4 An Easier Way to Learn About Economics. 2025-02-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 14 economicseveryday economicseconomic insightsthe center squaremarket analysishousing market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445267/whats-making-buyers-wait https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445267_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445267_video_v3.mp4 What's Making Buyers Wait? 2025-02-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Housing MarketAffordabilityHome BuyersHomes for SaleReal EstateJanuary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445268/what-economics-data-is-coming-up https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445268_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445268_video_v3.mp4 What Economics Data Is Coming Up? 2025-02-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 FOMC meetingjobless claimshome salesconsumer sentimentfederal reserve https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445269/home-sales-rebound-will-mortgage-rates-ease-this-season https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445269_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445269_video_v3.mp4 Home Sales Rebound: Will Mortgage Rates Ease This Season? 2025-02-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Mortgage RatesHome SalesHousing MarketInterest RatesWashington D.C.Home Shopping https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445270/why-are-parents-leaving-public-schools-in-washington-state https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445270_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445270_video_v3.mp4 Why Are Parents Leaving Public Schools in Washington State? 2025-02-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Washington StatePublic SchoolsParentingSchool ChoiceEducation PolicyHealth CareMental HealthParents RightsSchoolingParent Involvement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445271/what-does-the-washington-state-gop-plan-to-do-about-this https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445271_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445271_video_v3.mp4 What Does the Washington State GOP Plan to Do About This? 2025-02-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Washington StateRepublican PartyState GovernmentHouse GOPLegislationAmendmentsRepresentative Couture https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445272/you-cant-force-people-what-to-think-what-to-feel https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445272_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445272_video_v3.mp4 “You Can’t Force People What to Think What to Feel” 2025-02-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 JD VanceMunich Security ConferenceInnovationCreativityBeliefsEuropeCold WarPolitical SpeechMandates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445273/did-usaid-turn-into-a-propagator-of-totalitarianism https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445273_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445273_video_v3.mp4 Did USAID Turn Into a Propagator of Totalitarianism? 2025-02-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Robert Kennedy Jr.USAIDMilitary Industrial Complexhumanitariangovernmentglobal affairs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445274/how-is-rfk-jr-looking-to-restore-health-in-the-us https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445274_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445274_video_v3.mp4 How Is RFK Jr Looking To Restore Health in the US? 2025-02-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Robert F. Kennedy Jr.RFK Jrchild healthpublic healthRepublicanDemocratUnited Stateshealth policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445275/why-are-democrats-pushing-to-undo-this-washington-state-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445275_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445275_video_v3.mp4 Why Are Democrats Pushing to Undo This Washington State Bill? 2025-02-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Washington StateParental RightsDemocratsState LegislationState Statute https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445276/why-450000-people-signed-this-washington-state-initiative https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445276_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445276_video_v3.mp4 Why 450,000 People Signed This Washington State Initiative. 2025-02-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Washington StateInitiative 2081Parental RightsParentingteenagers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445277/is-this-washington-state-statute-a-good-or-a-bad-thing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445277_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445277_video_v3.mp4 Is This Washington State Statute a Good or a Bad Thing? 2025-02-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Washington StateWashington State statutebodily autonomyminorsparental consentabortionhealthcarelegal rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445278/washington-senator-jamie-pedersen-d-is-standing-by-his-comments https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445278_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445278_video_v3.mp4 Washington Senator Jamie Pedersen (D) Is Standing By His Comments. 2025-02-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 11 Jamie PedersenWashington StateWashington Senateteen healthcarehealthcare rightsmental healthcare https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445279/will-president-trump-allow-europe-to-rely-too-heavily-on-the-us-for-defense https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445279_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445279_video_v3.mp4 Will President Trump Allow Europe to Rely Too Heavily on the u.s. For Defense? 2025-02-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Pete HegsethPresident TrumpEurope defenseNATODefense SpendingUnited StatesEuropean Alliances https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445280/what-reforms-are-needed-to-strengthen-the-us-defense-industrial-base https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445280_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445280_video_v3.mp4 What Reforms Are Needed to Strengthen the u.s. Defense Industrial Base? 2025-02-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 Defense Industrial BasePete HegsethNATODepartment of DefenseUkraine WarMunitionsEmerging TechnologiesEuropean ContinentDonald TrumpDefense Department https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445281/is-america-ready-to-face-the-chinese-threat-alone-or-will-allies-like-japan-and-australia-be-key https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445281_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445281_video_v3.mp4 Is America Ready to Face the Chinese Threat Alone, or Will Allies Like Japan and Australia Be Key? 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Pete HegsethPacific AlliesChinaChinese threatAustraliaJapanSouth KoreaPhilippinesSecretary of DefenseInternational RelationsMilitary alliance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445282/should-local-resources-in-spokane-be-used-to-target-immigrants-even-if-most-arent-criminals https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445282_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445282_video_v3.mp4 Should Local Resources in Spokane Be Used to Target Immigrants, Even if Most Aren’t Criminals? 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 SpokaneImmigrationLocal resourcesTaxpayersCriminalsWashington in FocusImmigrantsPaying Taxes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445283/what-caused-the-spokane-city-council-meeting-to-nearly-reach-a-breaking-point https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445283_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445283_video_v3.mp4 What Caused the Spokane City Council Meeting to Nearly Reach a Breaking Point? 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 SpokaneCity CouncilMeetingFire MarshalCapacitySpokane City Council https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445284/what-were-the-main-arguments-surrounding-the-keep-washington-working-act https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445284_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445284_video_v3.mp4 What Were the Main Arguments Surrounding the Keep Washington Working Act? 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Keep Washington Working ActImmigrationLegal StatusWashingtonTestimony https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445285/what-led-to-the-criminal-charges-against-this-pastor-and-his-church https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445285_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445285_video_v3.mp4 What Led to the Criminal Charges Against This Pastor and His Church? 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 68 Criminal ChargesZoning ViolationCity OrdinanceAmerica's Talking NetworkLegal Issues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445286/how-are-trumps-executive-orders-influencing-the-spokane-city-councils-decision-on-local-issues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445286_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445286_video_v3.mp4 How Are Trump’s Executive Orders Influencing the Spokane City Council’s Decision on Local Issues? 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 Donald TrumpExecutive OrderSpokaneSpokane City CouncilIllegal ImmigrationDeportationVoting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445287/what-could-happen-if-this-pastor-continues-his-efforts-to-help-the-homeless https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445287_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445287_video_v3.mp4 What Could Happen if This Pastor Continues His Efforts to Help the Homeless? 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Pastor ChrisHomelessLegal ProblemsFire CodeCriminal CourtSentenceViolationFinancial PenaltyJail Time https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445288/how-could-trumps-executive-orders-impact-federal-funding-for-spokane-wa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445288_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445288_video_v3.mp4 How could Trump's executive orders impact federal funding for Spokane, WA? 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Donald TrumpExecutive OrderFederal FundingSpokane, WACity CouncilMayor Lisa BrownWashington StateFunding CutsLocal GovernmentFinancial Risk https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445289/how-is-this-pastor-coping-with-the-challenges-ahead https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445289_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445289_video_v3.mp4 How Is This Pastor Coping With the Challenges Ahead? 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Pastor Chrisjail timepersecutionAmerican Christiansreligious freedom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445290/why-is-pastor-chriss-decision-to-help-the-homeless-facing-legal-consequences https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445290_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445290_video_v3.mp4 Why is Pastor Chris’s decision to help the homeless facing legal consequences? 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 14 Pastor ChrisJeremy DysFirst Liberty InstituteHelping homelessLegal Consequences https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445291/is-there-a-conflict-of-interest https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445291_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445291_video_v3.mp4 Is There a Conflict of Interest? 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Elon MuskSpaceXcontractconflict of interesttaxpayer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445292/what-does-president-trumps-executive-order-on-doge-do https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445292_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445292_video_v3.mp4 What Does President Trump’s Executive Order on DOGE Do? 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Donald TrumpPresident TrumpExecutive OrderFederal GovernmentWorkforce OptimizationKaroline LeavittPress SecretaryWhite HouseElon MuskDoge Workforce Optimization Initiative https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445293/whats-on-the-other-side-of-the-prisoner-exchange https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445293_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445293_video_v3.mp4 What’s on the Other Side of the Prisoner Exchange? 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Karoline LeavittWhite HousePress SecretaryPrisoner ExchangeRussiaUkraineAlexander VinnikMark FogleUnited StatesNegotiations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445294/is-there-any-grounds-for-these-lawsuits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445294_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445294_video_v3.mp4 Is There Any Grounds for These Lawsuits? 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Karoline LeavittWhite HouseJudicial branchJudicial ActivistsPresident TrumpExecutive Authority https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445295/are-buyers-winning-in-this-housing-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445295_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445295_video_v3.mp4 Are Buyers Winning in This Housing Market? 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 housing markethome buyershousing opportunitiesreal estateinventorysellersmarket trends https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445296/is-the-housing-market-really-crashing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445296_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445296_video_v3.mp4 Is the Housing Market Really Crashing? 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 housing marketmortgage rateshome pricesmarket trendsreal estate market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445297/why-are-home-prices-important-to-renters https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445297_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445297_video_v3.mp4 Why Are Home Prices Important to Renters? 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 home pricesrentersrent priceshousing marketpaycheck https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445298/why-are-homes-now-unaffordable https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445298_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445298_video_v3.mp4 Why Are Homes Now Unaffordable? 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 home affordabilitymortgage ratesinterest rateshome priceshome buyers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445299/what-examples-of-fraud-is-the-president-concerned-about https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445299_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445299_video_v3.mp4 What examples of fraud is the president concerned about? 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 FraudAbuseDepartment of JusticeDOJSocial Security PaymentsElon MuskSocial SecurityWastePresident https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445300/what-is-the-logic-behind-the-presidents-support-for-reciprocal-tariffs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445300_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445300_video_v3.mp4 What Is the Logic Behind the President’s Support for Reciprocal Tariffs? 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Reciprocal TariffsPrime Minister ModiWhite HousePress BriefingTradeGolden Rule https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445301/do-the-lawmakers-have-the-publics-opinion-in-mind-with-rfk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445301_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445301_video_v3.mp4 Do the Lawmakers Have the Public’s Opinion in Mind With RFK? 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 14 Robert Kennedy Jr.Public OpinionLawmakersDemocratRepublicanBipartisanPolitical Skepticism https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445302/how-did-jd-vance-influence-senator-bill-cassidys-view-on-rfks-confirmation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445302_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445302_video_v3.mp4 How Did JD Vance Influence Senator Bill Cassidy’s View on RFK’s Confirmation? 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 JD VanceBill CassidyRFKRepublican senatorsconfirmationpolitical views https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445303/is-there-more-to-rfks-senate-confirmation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445303_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445303_video_v3.mp4 Is There More to RFK’s Senate Confirmation? 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 Robert F. Kennedy Jr.RFK Jr.Senate ConfirmationPolitical FundingCampaign FinanceFederal Election CommissionPolitical Action CommitteeSheldon WhitehouseMichael BennetRon WydenHealthcare IndustryPharmaceutical Industry https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445304/will-rfk-jr-be-secured-by-the-senate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445304_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445304_video_v3.mp4 Will RFK Jr Be Secured by the Senate? 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 70 RFK JrSenate ConfirmationDemocratic SenatorsVaccine SafetyChronic DiseasePolitical ViewsControversial NomineeRepublican SenatorsSenate Hearing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445305/should-these-private-services-in-washington-state-continue https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445305_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445305_video_v3.mp4 Should These Private Services in Washington State Continue? 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 private serviceswashington stateabortion accessabortion rightsreproductive health https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445306/what-constitutes-as-mental-health-services-for-this-washington-state-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445306_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445306_video_v3.mp4 What Constitutes as Mental Health Services for This Washington State Law? 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 Washington Statestate lawmental health servicesparental consentgender-affirming careinsurance companiesyouth shelters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445307/is-washington-state-using-taxpayer-dollars-well https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445307_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445307_video_v3.mp4 Is Washington State Using Taxpayer Dollars Well? 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Washington StateTaxpayer DollarsParental ConsentMinorParental NoticeYouth ShelterUnderage Individuals https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445308/does-freedom-beat-big-government https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445308_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445308_video_v3.mp4 Does Freedom Beat Big Government? 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 free marketcapitalismJoe Bidenbig governmentpollutionprofit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445309/what-affects-energy-pricing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445309_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445309_video_v3.mp4 What Affects Energy Pricing? 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 energy pricesoil pricesmarket pricesoil productionkamala harris https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445310/are-tariffs-hurting-or-helping https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445310_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445310_video_v3.mp4 Are Tariffs Hurting or Helping? 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 tariffstrade warMexicoCanadaVenezuelaIranSaudi Arabiaenergytrading partners https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445311/of-the-143k-jobs-created-around-90k-were-government-education-and-health-is-that-a-good-thing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445311_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445311_video_v3.mp4 Of the 143K Jobs Created Around 90K Were Government, Education, and Health; Is That a Good Thing? 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Job CreationGovernment JobsPrivate SectorEconomic ImpactEveryday Economics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445312/january-jobs-report-what-does-143000-new-jobs-mean https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445312_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445312_video_v3.mp4 January Jobs Report What Does 143,000 New Jobs Mean? 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 17 January Jobs ReportJob GrowthUnemploymentJanuary EmploymentEconomy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445313/the-job-market-looking-up https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445313_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445313_video_v3.mp4 The Job Market Looking Up? 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 job marketlabor marketpayroll employmentmonthly gainemployment rate2024 economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445314/funding-for-seattle-schools-will-it-improve-education https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445314_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445314_video_v3.mp4 Funding for Seattle Schools: Will It Improve Education? 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 SeattleSeattle Public SchoolsEducation FundingParentingStudent EducationEducation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445315/seattle-schools-face-near-dollar100-million-budget-gap-whats-next https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445315_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445315_video_v3.mp4 Seattle Schools Face Near $100 Million Budget Gap What's Next? 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Seattle Public SchoolsBudget GapSchool FundingSchool BoardSchool LevyEducation Funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445316/seattle-schools-after-a-decline-of-around-4000-students-whats-next https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445316_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445316_video_v3.mp4 Seattle Schools: After a decline of around 4,000 students what's next? 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Seattle SchoolsStudent EnrollmentPublic SchoolsSchool FundingWashington StateSchool DistrictSchool BudgetEnrollment Decline https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445317/does-this-wa-bill-clarify-or-complicate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445317_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445317_video_v3.mp4 Does This WA Bill Clarify or Complicate? 2025-02-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 Washington StatePublic HealthHealth BillPublic HearingAllison BerryJefferson CountyHealth Officer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445318/does-this-wa-bill-clarify-or-complicate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445318_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445318_video_v3.mp4 Does This WA Bill Clarify or Complicate? 2025-02-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Washington StatePublic Health BillCommunicable DiseasesVaccinesState GovernmentLocal GovernmentWashington in focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445319/market-chaos-nvidias-stunning-downward-slip-revealed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445319_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445319_video_v3.mp4 Market Chaos NVIDIA's Stunning Downward Slip Revealed 2025-02-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 NVIDIAMarket ChaosStock MarketInvestmentDeepSeek https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445320/investors-fear-the-impacts-of-affordable-ai-technology https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445320_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445320_video_v3.mp4 Investors' Fear The Impacts of Affordable AI Technology 2025-02-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 17 Artificial IntelligenceAI TechnologyOpenAISubscription PricingInvestingMarket Disruption https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445321/is-taking-away-clean-drug-paraphernalia-harmful-or-helpful-in-spokane-wa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445321_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445321_video_v3.mp4 Is Taking Away Clean Drug Paraphernalia Harmful or Helpful in Spokane, WA? 2025-02-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Spokane WADrug ParaphernaliaHarm ReductionDrug UsersFentanylDrug PolicyClean PipesOverdoseNaloxone https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445322/will-a-community-health-impact-area-help-downtown-spokane-wa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445322_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445322_video_v3.mp4 Will a community health impact area help downtown Spokane, WA? 2025-02-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 17 Downtown SpokaneWashingtonCommunity healthHealth impactSubstance useHomelessness https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445323/should-schools-inform-parents-about-counseling-decisions-in-washington https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445323_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445323_video_v3.mp4 Should Schools Inform Parents About Counseling Decisions in Washington? 2025-02-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 parental rightsstudent privacyWashington statecounselingfederal lawschool policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445324/should-parents-be-notified-right-away-in-washington https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445324_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445324_video_v3.mp4 Should parents be notified right away in Washington? 2025-02-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 parents rightsWashingtoncrimeschoolschool safetyparentingsexual abuse https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445325/how-have-illinois-hemp-businesses-responded-to-hb-4293 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445325_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445325_video_v3.mp4 How Have Illinois Hemp Businesses Responded to HB 4293? 2024-12-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Illinois HempHemp RegulationsHB 4293Pritzker AdministrationHemp ProductsCBDLotionShampooPet Care ItemsMarijuana Corporations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445326/does-gov-pritzker-support-hemp-regulation-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445326_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445326_video_v3.mp4 Does Gov. Pritzker Support Hemp Regulation in Illinois? 2024-12-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 HempHemp regulationHouse Bill 4293J. B. PritzkerIllinoisGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445327/does-the-fed-rate-impact-mortgage-rates https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445327_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445327_video_v3.mp4 Does the Fed Rate Impact Mortgage Rates? 2024-12-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Fed RateMortgage RatesHousing MarketInterest RatesJay PowellEconomic GrowthInflation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445328/is-the-housing-market-returning-to-a-buyers-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445328_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445328_video_v3.mp4 Is the Housing Market Returning to a Buyers' Market? 2024-12-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Housing MarketBuyers MarketHome BuyingReal EstateMortgage RatesOrphe Divounguy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445329/illinois-gov-pritzker-questions-homans-authority https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445329_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445329_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Gov. Pritzker Questions Homan's Authority 2024-12-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 J.B. PritzkerThomas HomanTrump AdministrationBorder Securityprosecutionborder czar https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445330/where-is-illinois-gun-ban-case-as-of-mid-december https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445330_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445330_video_v3.mp4 Where is Illinois' Gun Ban Case as of Mid-December? 2024-12-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 IllinoisGun BanDistrict JudgeStephen McGlynnAppeals CourtPermanent InjunctionGun ControlLaw Enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445331/can-illinois-enforce-its-gun-ban-and-registration-requirement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445331_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445331_video_v3.mp4 Can Illinois Enforce Its Gun Ban and Registration Requirement? 2024-12-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 IllinoisGun BanFirearm RegistrationJudge McGlynnProtect Illinois Communities ActAssault WeaponsBump StocksLarge Capacity Magazines https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445332/is-us-employment-normalizing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445332_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445332_video_v3.mp4 Is U.S. Employment Normalizing? 2024-12-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 November Jobs ReportU.S. Employmentwage growthinflationpandemicemployment gainsjob market227,000 jobs addedDr. Orphe DivounguyChris Krug https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445333/are-people-renting-longer-than-they-used-to https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445333_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445333_video_v3.mp4 Are People Renting Longer Than They Used to? 2024-12-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 housingrentinghousing affordabilityhomeownershipreal estatehousing marketrenter ageeconomic trends https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445334/are-more-single-women-buy-homes-than-single-men https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445334_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445334_video_v3.mp4 Are More Single Women Buy Homes Than Single Men? 2024-12-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 single womensingle menhome buyinghousing industryreal estatehome purchase marketChris KrugDr. Orphe Divounguyemploymentwomen in workforce https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445335/why-housing-is-the-heartbeat-of-the-us-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445335_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445335_video_v3.mp4 Why Housing is the Heartbeat of the U.S. Economy 2024-12-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Housing CostsUS EconomyConsumer SpendingInterest RatesDr. Orphe DivounguyHousehold ExpenditureRent Increase https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445336/why-markets-that-build-are-healthy-housing-markets https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445336_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445336_video_v3.mp4 Why Markets That Build Are Healthy Housing Markets 2024-12-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Housing marketHousing supplyDemandNew home salesHome SalesReal estate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445337/why-have-many-southern-housing-markets-been-doing-so-well https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445337_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445337_video_v3.mp4 Why Have Many Southern Housing Markets Been Doing So Well? 2024-12-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 housing marketsouthern housingnew home salesaffordable housingNashvilleRaleighTaylor Morrisonrate buy downshome buildershousing affordability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445338/how-the-recent-hurricanes-caused-new-home-sales-to-plummet https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445338_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445338_video_v3.mp4 How the Recent Hurricanes Caused New Home Sales to Plummet 2024-12-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 home saleshousing marketOctoberhurricanessouth regionmarket analysiseconomic impactreal estatenew homes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445339/what-is-chicago-red-trying-to-do-about-taxes-in-the-city https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445339_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445339_video_v3.mp4 What Is Chicago Red Trying to Do About Taxes in the City? 2024-12-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Chicagotaxesproperty taxestax increasesIllinoisMayorCity AldermanChicago Redrevenue https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445340/is-there-a-political-sea-change-happening-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445340_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445340_video_v3.mp4 Is There a Political Sea Change Happening in Chicago? 2024-12-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 P. Rae EasleyChicago RedChicago politicsproperty taxcity councilidentity politicsliberal policiesbudget hearingvoting against https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445341/one-legal-immigrants-perspective-on-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445341_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445341_video_v3.mp4 One Legal Immigrant's Perspective on Chicago 2024-12-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 ChicagoIllinoisBudget HearingLegal ImmigrantJovana AlvarezLatin AmericanTaxpayers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445342/why-illinois-law-enforcement-cannot-help-ice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445342_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445342_video_v3.mp4 Why Illinois Law Enforcement Cannot Help ICE 2024-12-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Illinois lawlaw enforcementICEimmigrationImmigration officials https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445343/is-there-too-much-negative-momentum-in-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445343_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445343_video_v3.mp4 Is There Too Much Negative Momentum in the Economy? 2024-12-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Economic momentumFederal ReserveRate cuttingEconomic SlowdownDr. Orphe DivounguyRecession https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445344/are-unemployment-claims-declining https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445344_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445344_video_v3.mp4 Are Unemployment Claims Declining? 2024-12-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 unemployment claimslabor marketjobs reporteconomic newsDr. Orphe Divounguy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445345/is-7-million-job-openings-normal-for-the-us-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445345_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445345_video_v3.mp4 Is 7 Million Job Openings Normal for the US Economy? 2024-12-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 12 job openingslabor marketUS economyOrphe Divounguy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445346/chicago-resident-critiques-the-citys-spending https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445346_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445346_video_v3.mp4 Chicago Resident Critiques the City's Spending 2024-12-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Chicagocity spendingproperty taxesmigrantspublic debtrising costsinfrastructureChicago Public Schools https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445347/what-kind-of-mayor-has-brandon-johnson-been-for-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445347_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445347_video_v3.mp4 What Kind of Mayor Has Brandon Johnson Been for Chicago? 2024-12-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Brandon JohnsonMayor of ChicagoPolitical LeadershipChicago PoliticsSpecial Interest GroupsFiscal ResponsibilityProgressive RhetoricChicagoDemagoguery https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445348/was-stopping-spirits-merger-the-right-call https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445348_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445348_video_v3.mp4 Was Stopping Spirits' Merger the Right Call? 2024-12-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Spirit AirlinesAirline mergerEconomicsUnintended consequencesGovernment officialsBankruptcyTrust Busting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445349/how-do-taxes-impact-airlines-and-flyers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445349_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445349_video_v3.mp4 How Do Taxes Impact Airlines and Flyers? 2024-12-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 airline taxesticket pricesconsumersbusiness travelChris KrugOrphe Divounguytakeofflandinginternational travel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445350/falling-energy-prices-driving-decrease-in-headline-inflation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445350_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445350_video_v3.mp4 Falling Energy Prices Driving Decrease in Headline Inflation 2024-11-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 energy pricesfalling pricesheadline inflationfuel oilgasolinefossil fuelsenergy sectorcore inflationconsumer price index https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445351/illinois-rep-hauter-highlights-naloxones-ease-of-use https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445351_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445351_video_v3_converted.mp4 Illinois Rep. Hauter Highlights Naloxone's Ease of Use 2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 IllinoisBill HauterNaloxoneOpioid OverdoseCPRAED https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445352/illinois-rep-ugaste-criticizes-choice-not-to-renew-invest-in-kids-program https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445352_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445352_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Rep. Ugaste Criticizes Choice Not to Renew Invest in Kids Program 2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 IllinoisIllinois legislatureRep. UgasteInvest in Kids ProgramSchool choiceEducation fundingTax credits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445353/what-are-treasury-inflation-protected-securities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445353_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445353_video_v3.mp4 What Are Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities? 2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Treasury Inflation-Protected SecuritiesTIPSgovernment bondsinflation protectioninvestment strategyprincipal valuefinancial yieldsinvestinginflation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445354/are-there-investments-that-protect-from-inflation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445354_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445354_video_v3.mp4 Are There Investments That Protect from Inflation? 2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 inflationtreasuryprotected securitiesinvestingWall Street JournalWarren Buffettgovernment bondsTIPSEveryday Economics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445355/debate-around-immigration-arises-in-the-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445355_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445355_video_v3.mp4 Debate Around Immigration Arises in the Illinois 2024-11-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 immigration debateIllinoistaxesundocumented workersITIN filersIllinois In Focusstate governmentfederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445356/illinois-lawmaker-raises-concerns-about-gov-pritzker-picking-fight-with-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445356_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445356_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Lawmaker Raises Concerns About Gov Pritzker Picking Fight with Trump 2024-11-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 IllinoisFederal GovernmentJ. B. PritzkerfundingIllinois Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445357/what-are-inventories-looking-like-in-the-housing-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445357_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445357_video_v3.mp4 What Are Inventories Looking Like in the Housing Market? 2024-11-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 housing marketreal estatehome salesmortgage rateshousing inventories https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445358/why-are-we-seeing-more-activity-in-the-housing-market-than-normal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445358_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445358_video_v3.mp4 Why Are We Seeing More Activity in the Housing Market Than Normal? 2024-11-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 Housing MarketMortgage RatesHome SalesReal EstateInflationNew Home SalesExisting Home Sales https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445359/what-happens-when-inflation-outpaces-wage-growth https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445359_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445359_video_v3.mp4 What Happens When Inflation Outpaces Wage Growth 2024-11-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 InflationWage GrowthRent IncreasesPurchasing PowerConsumer Price IndexCPIEconomic ImpactUnited StatesRentsWages https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445360/is-the-labor-market-improving https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445360_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445360_video_v3_converted.mp4 Is the Labor Market Improving? 2024-11-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 labor marketwage growthunemployment ratejob marketeconomic analysisJoe BidenUS economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445361/why-is-chicago-suing-glock-manufacturer https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445361_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445361_video_v3.mp4 Why is Chicago Suing Glock Manufacturer? 2024-11-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 ChicagoGlocklawsuitfirearmsgun controlgun manufacturersfull autoaftermarket switchesstate lawfederal court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445362/where-is-the-case-against-illinois-gun-and-magazine-ban-at-in-the-courts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445362_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445362_video_v3_converted.mp4 Where is the Case Against Illinois' Gun and Magazine Ban at in the Courts? 2024-11-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 IllinoisGun BanMagazine BanSecond AmendmentUS Supreme CourtAppeals CourtSouthern District IllinoisGun RightsCourt CaseLegal Proceedings https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445363/should-illinois-drop-its-gun-ban-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445363_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445363_video_v3_converted.mp4 Should Illinois Drop It's Gun Ban Case? 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 IllinoisGun BanJB PritzkerGun ControlIllinois legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445364/how-is-illinois-gov-pritzker-responding-to-president-trumps-relection https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445364_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445364_video_v3.mp4 How is Illinois Gov. Pritzker Responding to President Trump's Relection? 2024-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisDonald Trump2024 ElectionIllinois PoliticsTrump AdministrationGovernmentCivil Rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445365/will-gov-jb-pritzker-run-for-president-in-2028 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445365_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445365_video_v3.mp4 Will Gov. J.B. Pritzker Run for President in 2028? 2024-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 J.B. Pritzker2028 electionGavin NewsomJosh Shapiropresidential runIllinois PoliticsPennsylvania GovernorCalifornia GovernorWhite Housepolitical future https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445366/is-a-surcharge-on-millionaires-the-solution-for-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445366_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445366_video_v3.mp4 Is a Surcharge on Millionaires the Solution for Illinois? 2024-11-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 IllinoisMillionaire SurchargeTax ReformProperty Tax ReliefCook CountyBryce Hill2025 Issue https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445367/how-many-illinois-voters-cast-their-ballots-early https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445367_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445367_video_v3_converted.mp4 How Many Illinois Voters Cast Their Ballots Early? 2024-11-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Illinoisearly votingvoter turnoutregistered votersmail-in ballotsIllinois votersElection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445368/what-housing-markets-will-be-impacted-by-aging-baby-boomers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445368_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445368_video_v3.mp4 What Housing Markets Will be Impacted by Aging Baby Boomers? 2024-11-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 Baby BoomersHousing MarketHome PricesReal EstatePennsylvaniaOhioMichiganSilver TsunamiHousing Affordability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445369/would-falling-mortgage-rates-be-good-for-americans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445369_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445369_video_v3.mp4 Would Falling Mortgage Rates Be Good for Americans? 2024-11-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 Mortgage RatesDr. Orphe DivounguyChris KrugDot-com BubbleGlobal Financial CrisisPandemicMortgagesMortgage Rates FallingFalling Mortgage Rates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445370/who-voted-early-in-michigan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445370_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445370_video_v3.mp4 Who Voted Early in Michigan? 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Michiganearly votingelection 2024voter turnoutabsentee ballotsMichigan Bureau of Electionsregistered votersPresidential Racevoting trends https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445371/when-should-we-expect-wisconsin-election-results https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445371_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445371_video_v3.mp4 When Should We Expect Wisconsin Election Results? 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 WisconsinElection 2024Election resultsJoe BidenPresidential RaceAbsentee ballotsMilwaukee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445372/what-to-expect-in-wisconsins-senate-race https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445372_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445372_video_v3.mp4 What to Expect in Wisconsin's Senate Race 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 WisconsinU.S. SenateTammy BaldwinEric HovdeElection 2024Senate RaceMidwest PoliticsOhioMichiganPolitical Polls https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445373/what-to-expect-on-washington-states-ballot-initiatives https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445373_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445373_video_v3.mp4 What to Expect on Washington State's Ballot Initiatives 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Washington StateBallot InitiativesCarbon TaxCapital Gains TaxLong-Term Care ProgramNatural GasWashingtonPresidential ElectionKamala HarrisVote https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445374/when-was-the-last-time-washington-state-had-a-republican-governor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445374_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445374_video_v3.mp4 When Was the Last Time Washington State Had a Republican Governor? 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Washington StateGovernor raceBob FergusonDave ReichertRepublican governorelection 2024John SpellmanAttorney General https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445375/will-north-carolina-be-called-on-election-night https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445375_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445375_video_v3.mp4 Will North Carolina be Called on Election Night? 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 North CarolinaElection NightDonald TrumpKamala HarrisPresidential ElectionElection Officials https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445376/what-makes-pennsylvanias-election-day-difficult https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445376_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445376_video_v3.mp4 What Makes Pennsylvania's Election Day Difficult? 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 PennsylvaniaElection DayMail-in ballotsVoter fraudElection workersRegistration fraudElection 2024Polling placesElection processVoter miscommunication https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445377/how-will-the-presidential-race-impact-pennsylvanias-down-ballot-races https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445377_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445377_video_v3.mp4 How Will the Presidential Race Impact Pennsylvania's Down Ballot Races? 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 PennsylvaniaElection 2024US SenateBob Casey Jr.Dave McCormickSwing StatesPresidential RaceVoting Turnout https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445378/whats-nevadas-role-in-the-race-to-270 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445378_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445378_video_v3.mp4 What's Nevada's Role in the Race to 270? 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Nevadaswing statepresidential election2024 electionindependent votersearly votingelectoral collegeU.S. Senateregistered votersJoe BidenDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445379/will-georgia-see-record-voter-turnout-continue-on-election-day https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445379_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445379_video_v3.mp4 Will Georgia See Record Voter Turnout Continue on Election Day? 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 GeorgiaElection DayVoter TurnoutDonald TrumpKamala HarrisEarly VotingPolling https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445380/with-polling-tied-across-swing-states-the-2024-election-could-go-either-way https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445380_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445380_video_v3.mp4 With Polling Tied Across Swing States the 2024 Election Could Go Either Way 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Kamala HarrisDonald Trump2024 electionswing statesArizonaGeorgiaMichiganelection pollingpolitical analysis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445381/how-soon-can-we-expect-arizona-election-results https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445381_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445381_video_v3.mp4 How Soon Can We Expect Arizona Election Results? 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 ArizonaElection 2024Election ResultsMail-in VotingGeorge W. BushRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyJudicial RacesElection Integrity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445382/will-hispanic-voters-be-trumps-ticket-to-an-arizona-win https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445382_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445382_video_v3.mp4 Will Hispanic Voters Be Trump's Ticket to an Arizona Win? 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 ArizonaHispanic votersDonald TrumpElection 2024voter turnoutpolitical pollsvoting demographicsKamala Harris https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445383/how-are-swing-states-looking-heading-into-election-day https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445383_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445383_video_v3.mp4 How Are Swing States Looking Heading into Election Day? 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Swing StatesElection DayKamala HarrisDonald TrumpPennsylvaniaMichiganNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaPolitical AnalysisVoter DemographicsUS Elections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445384/how-many-americans-voted-early https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445384_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445384_video_v3.mp4 How Many Americans Voted Early? 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Early VotingMail in ballot2024 electionJoe BidenDonald TrumpElection trendsVoter turnout https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445385/reflecting-on-the-news-cycle-during-the-2024-presidential-campaign https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445385_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445385_video_v3.mp4 Reflecting on the News Cycle During the 2024 Presidential Campaign 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 news cyclepolitical news2024 electioncampaign newsJoe BidenDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445386/what-happens-if-you-havent-received-your-mail-in-ballot-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445386_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445386_video_v3.mp4 What Happens If You Haven't Received Your Mail In Ballot in Illinois? 2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 IllinoisVote by mailElection JudgePolling placeEarly votingElection dayVote in person https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445387/how-are-referendums-to-split-illinois-faring https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445387_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445387_video_v3.mp4 How Are Referendums to Split Illinois Faring? 2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Illinois splitReferendumMadison CountyIllinois politicsGovernmentLegislatorsVotingIllinois In FocusNew state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445388/could-splitting-the-state-address-illinois-financial-concerns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445388_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445388_video_v3_converted.mp4 Could Splitting the State Address Illinois' Financial Concerns? 2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 IllinoisFinancial concernsChicagoBrandon JohnsonState splitFinancial cliff https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445389/what-economic-info-to-watch-for-this-week https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445389_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445389_video_v3.mp4 What Economic Info to Watch for This Week 2024-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Economic dataGDPPersonal incomePersonal spendingPrice indexEmployment reportMarket volatilityDr. Orphe DivounguyChris Krug https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445390/one-councilmans-concerns-about-chicagos-financial-plan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445390_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445390_video_v3.mp4 One Councilman's Concerns About Chicago's Financial Plan 2024-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 ChicagoChicago City CouncilFinancial PlanningCity FinancesNon-citizen MigrantsFederal FundingSpendingChicagoansRefinancingChicago Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445391/what-to-expect-with-pce-and-potential-volatility https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445391_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445391_video_v3.mp4 What to Expect with PCE and Potential Volatility 2024-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 PCEStock MarketMarket VolatilitySell-Off10-Year YieldOrphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday Economics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445392/what-is-chicago-doing-to-address-financial-concerns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445392_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445392_video_v3.mp4 What is Chicago Doing to Address Financial Concerns? 2024-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Chicagofinancial issuescity counciltaxpayersChicago City CouncilIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445393/what-are-the-economic-impacts-of-corruption https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445393_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445393_video_v3.mp4 What are the Economic Impacts of Corruption? 2024-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Economic ImpactsCorruption CostsZoning LawsGovernment CorruptionSpecial ContractsLow Income Families https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445394/what-does-il-gov-pritzker-say-about-the-states-unemployment-audits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445394_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445394_video_v3.mp4 What Does IL Gov. Pritzker Say about the State's Unemployment Audits? 2024-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 JB PritzkerIllinoisUnemploymentAuditsCovid-19PandemicIllinois Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445395/how-is-crime-affecting-employment-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445395_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445395_video_v3.mp4 How is Crime Affecting Employment in Illinois? 2024-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 IllinoisCrime RatesEmploymentUnemploymentRavi MishraIllinois Policy InstituteEconomic mobilityViolent Crime https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445396/why-is-corruption-bad-for-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445396_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445396_video_v3.mp4 Why is Corruption Bad for the Economy? 2024-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 corruptionpublic financial thefteconomywealthylawsmanipulation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445397/is-the-labor-market-supporting-consumers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445397_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445397_video_v3.mp4 Is the Labor Market Supporting Consumers? 2024-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 labor marketconsumer spendingbusiness investmentinflationinterest rateshousehold budgetcredit cardauto loanOrphe DivounguyChris Krug https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445398/signs-the-economy-might-be-doing-better-than-many-think https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445398_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445398_video_v3.mp4 Signs the Economy Might be Doing Better than Many Think 2024-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 U.S. EconomyProductivityWage GrowthUnemployment ClaimsGross Domestic ProductHousing StartsBuilding PermitsFederal ReserveInflationNew Home Sales https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445399/lead-attorney-david-siegel-on-the-illinois-transit-gun-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445399_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445399_video_v3.mp4 Lead Attorney David Siegel on the Illinois Transit Gun Ban 2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 David SiegelIllinoisGun BanAppellate CourtGun ControlTransitLitigationJudge Johnston https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445400/federal-judge-rules-transit-gun-ban-unconstitutional https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445400_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445400_video_v3.mp4 Federal Judge Rules Transit Gun Ban Unconstitutional! 2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 IllinoisFederal JudgeGun BanSecond AmendmentMass TransitUnconstitutionalGun ControlLegal RulingPlaintiff https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445401/core-inflation-remains-stubborn-while-headline-drops https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445401_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445401_video_v3.mp4 Core Inflation Remains Stubborn While Headline Drops 2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Core InflationHeadline InflationConsumer SpendingReal WagesReal IncomesHousehold SpendingConsumer ConfidenceRate Cut https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445402/is-the-us-economy-really-that-resilient https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445402_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445402_video_v3.mp4 Is the US Economy Really That Resilient? 2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 US EconomyConsumer ConfidenceFederal ReserveRate CutEconomic GrowthOrphe DivounguyMichelle Bowman https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445403/illinois-gov-pritzker-misguided-judges-do-not-hold-dear-public-safety https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445403_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445403_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Gov. Pritzker: 'Misguided Judges' 'Do Not Hold Dear Public Safety' 2024-09-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisKwame RaoulGun ControlGun BanSecond AmendmentSemi-automatic RiflesPublic SafetyJudge Stephen McGlynn https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445404/illinois-gov-pritzker-conservative-judges-misunderstand-public-safety https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445404_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445404_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Gov. Pritzker: Conservative Judges Misunderstand Public Safety 2024-09-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 J.B. PritzkerIllinois GovernorConservative JudgesPublic SafetySecond AmendmentFirearmsPublic Transit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445405/will-inflation-fall-to-the-feds-2percent-target https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445405_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445405_video_v3.mp4 Will Inflation Fall to the Fed's 2% Target? 2024-09-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 inflationFederal ReserveFed policyinterest ratesOrphe DivounguyChris Kruginflation targetrate cut https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445406/should-the-fed-have-cut-rates-by-50-basis-points https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445406_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445406_video_v3.mp4 Should the Fed Have Cut Rates by 50 Basis Points? 2024-09-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Federal ReserveInterest RatesRate CutEconomic ProjectionsFinancial MarketsChris KrugDr. Orphe DivounguyBasis Points https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445407/how-does-history-inform-the-conversation-around-regulating-firearms https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445407_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445407_video_v3.mp4 How Does History Inform the Conversation Around Regulating Firearms? 2024-09-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Scott PulaskiIllinois gun banFirearms regulationSecond AmendmentSouthern District of IllinoisPiasa ArmoryHistorical Analog https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445408/what-are-the-key-positions-in-illinois-gun-ban-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445408_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445408_video_v3.mp4 What Are the Key Positions in Illinois' Gun Ban Case? 2024-09-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 16 IllinoisGun BanScott PulaskiFirearmSelf-defenseMilitary firearmLawful purposesGun controlSouthern District of Illinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445409/a-lead-plantiff-in-illinois-gun-ban-case-points-to-common-goal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445409_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445409_video_v3.mp4 A Lead Plantiff in Illinois' Gun Ban Case Points to 'Common Goal' 2024-09-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Illinoisgun banDane HarrelSecond Amendmenthomicidesgun controlfederal court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445410/a-lead-plantiff-in-illinois-gun-ban-case-summarizes-witness-testimony https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445410_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445410_video_v3.mp4 A Lead Plantiff in Illinois' Gun Ban Case Summarizes Witness Testimony 2024-09-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 IllinoisGun BanDane HarrelFirearmsSelf-DefenseSecond AmendmentMilitary WeaponsCivilian WeaponsBench TrialLawsuit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445411/a-lead-plantiff-in-illinois-gun-ban-case-shares-why-he-joined https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445411_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445411_video_v3.mp4 A Lead Plantiff in Illinois' Gun Ban Case Shares Why He Joined 2024-09-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Dane HarrelIllinois gun bangun controlfreedomsecond amendmentNazi occupationDenmark https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445412/former-marine-advocates-for-firearms-training https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445412_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445412_video_v3.mp4 Former Marine Advocates for Firearms Training 2024-09-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 13 Jeff Ebyfirearms trainingeducation systemgun controlIllinoisgun ban https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445413/does-the-common-use-argument-apply-to-ar-15s https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445413_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445413_video_v3.mp4 Does the Common Use Argument Apply to AR-15s? 2024-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Thomas MaagRemingtonGun BanIllinoisAR-15Second AmendmentSouthern District of IllinoisJames Ronkainen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445414/what-is-the-purpose-of-ar-15-rifles https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445414_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445414_video_v3.mp4 What is the Purpose of AR-15 Rifles? 2024-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Thomas MaagAR-15FirearmsGun banIllinoisSecond AmendmentSelf-Defense7th CircuitJames Ronkainen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445415/how-are-builders-adapting-to-demand https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445415_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445415_video_v3.mp4 How Are Builders Adapting to Demand? 2024-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 housing demandhome buildingnew homeshome constructionconstruction industryreal estatehousing marketDr. Orphe DivounguyChris Krug https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445416/why-should-homebuyers-consider-new-builds https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445416_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445416_video_v3.mp4 Why Should Homebuyers Consider New Builds? 2024-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 homebuyersnew homeshousing markethome affordabilityhome buildersbuilder incentiveseconomic trendshousing incentives https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445417/veteran-frustrated-that-illinois-gun-ban-applies-to-trained-veterans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445417_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445417_video_v3.mp4 Veteran Frustrated that Illinois Gun Ban Applies to Trained Veterans 2024-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Illinois gun banVeteranSecond AmendmentGun controlFirearmsMilitary veteranIllinoisGun law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445418/is-wage-growth-catching-up-as-inflation-slows https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445418_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445418_video_v3.mp4 Is Wage Growth Catching Up As Inflation Slows? 2024-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 wage growthinflation ratesprice increaseeconomic policyeconomic painfinancial constraintincomewagesChris KrugDr. Orphe Divounguy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445419/illinois-court-case-asks-whether-semi-automatic-rifles-are-comparable-to-military-weapons https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445419_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445419_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Court Case Asks Whether Semi-Automatic Rifles are Comparable to Military Weapons 2024-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 IllinoisCourt CaseSemi-Automatic RiflesMilitary WeaponsGun ControlSecond AmendmentDefenseFirearms https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445420/what-is-the-background-on-the-gun-ban-trial-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445420_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445420_video_v3.mp4 What is the Background on the Gun Ban Trial in Illinois? 2024-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 IllinoisGun BanBench TrialProtect Illinois Communities ActJB PritzkerFirearmsSemi-Automatic RiflesHandgunsShotgunsGun ControlSecond AmendmentUS Supreme CourtDistrict Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445421/what-is-at-the-heart-of-the-illinois-gun-ban-trial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445421_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445421_video_v3.mp4 What is at the Heart of the Illinois Gun Ban Trial? 2024-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 IllinoisGun BanSecond AmendmentFirearmsGun ControlState Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445422/is-employment-improving-for-prime-age-workers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445422_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445422_video_v3.mp4 Is Employment Improving for Prime Age Workers? 2024-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 18 Employment RatePrime Age WorkersUnemployment RateJob MarketEconomic NewsLabor ForceChris KrugDr. Orphe Divounguy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445423/what-raised-concerns-about-a-slow-down-in-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445423_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445423_video_v3.mp4 What Raised Concerns About a Slow Down in the Economy? 2024-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 jobs reportemployment growthslowing economydata revisionslabor market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445424/us-employment-growth-the-population-growth-challenge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445424_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445424_video_v3.mp4 U.S. Employment Growth: The Population Growth Challenge 2024-09-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 U.S. Economyemployment growthpopulation growtheconomic collapseproductivity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445425/why-is-employment-growth-slowing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445425_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445425_video_v3.mp4 Why is Employment Growth Slowing? 2024-09-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 EmploymentEmployment GrowthLabor ForceDr. Orphe DivounguyHiringBusiness Operations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445426/is-the-labor-market-at-full-employment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445426_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445426_video_v3.mp4 Is the Labor Market at Full Employment? 2024-09-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 labor marketjob openingsfull employmentworkersfragile economydr orphe divounguyeconomic situation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445427/economic-indicators-are-sending-mixed-signals https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445427_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445427_video_v3.mp4 Economic Indicators Are Sending Mixed Signals 2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Economic IndicatorsInflationGrowth ConcernsDr. Orphe DivounguyChris KrugEconomic GrowthLeading IndicatorsLagging IndicatorsFederal Reserve https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445428/how-does-population-growth-impact-employment-growth https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445428_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445428_video_v3.mp4 How Does Population Growth Impact Employment Growth? 2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 population growthemployment growthlabor forcejob markethiringseparation rateseconomic slowdown https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445429/should-home-buyers-wait-for-the-fed-to-cut-rates https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445429_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445429_video_v3.mp4 Should Home Buyers Wait for the Fed to Cut Rates? 2024-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 mortgage ratesfederal reserverate cutshome buyingfiscal deficitsunemployment ratehousing marketeveryday economicseconomic forecastingreal estate market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445430/why-is-a-strong-labor-market-is-key-for-home-buyers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445430_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445430_video_v3.mp4 Why is a Strong Labor Market Is Key for Home Buyers? 2024-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 18 labor marketmortgage rateshome buyerseconomic recessionjob marketreal estate demand https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445431/how-bad-is-the-housing-shortage https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445431_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445431_video_v3.mp4 How Bad is the Housing Shortage? 2024-09-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 housing shortagehousing markethome buildingreal estatenew builder markethome pricesUS housingDr. Orphe DivounguyChris Krug https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445432/why-is-the-building-industry-largely-concentrated-to-a-few-builders https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445432_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445432_video_v3.mp4 Why is the Building Industry Largely Concentrated to a Few Builders? 2024-09-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 16 building industryhousing markethousing shortageshigh pricesbarriers to entryOrphe DivounguyChris Krug https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445433/what-factors-point-to-a-strong-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445433_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445433_video_v3.mp4 What Factors Point to a Strong Economy? 2024-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 economybank lendingfinancial conditionsretail salesstock markethome salesconsumerinvestingeconomic analysischris krugorphe divounguy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445434/are-we-heading-for-a-recession https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445434_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445434_video_v3.mp4 Are We Heading for a Recession? 2024-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 labor marketunemployment raterecessionFederal Reservestock sell offyields fallingUS economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445435/lawsuit-claims-highland-park-shooting-should-have-been-preventable https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445435_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445435_video_v3.mp4 Lawsuit Claims Highland Park Shooting Should Have Been Preventable 2024-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Highland ParkShootingLawsuitIllinoisIllinois State PoliceDomestic ViolenceRobert CrimoHighland Park ShootingPreventableGun Violence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445436/what-is-the-case-against-illinois-state-police-for-alleged-negligence-in-highland-park-shooting https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445436_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445436_video_v3.mp4 What is the Case Against Illinois State Police for Alleged Negligence in Highland Park Shooting? 2024-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Highland Park shootingIllinois State PoliceNegligence AllegationsSocial MediaClear and Present Danger Reports https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445437/why-was-the-highland-park-shooter-able-to-get-an-illinois-foid-card https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445437_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445437_video_v3.mp4 Why Was the Highland Park Shooter Able to Get an Illinois FOID Card? 2024-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 IllinoisFOID CardHighland ParkRobert CrimoMass ShootingGun ControlGun LawsFirearms Training https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445438/what-is-the-problem-with-down-payment-assistance-programs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445438_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445438_video_v3.mp4 What is the Problem with Down Payment Assistance Programs? 2024-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Down PaymentAssistance programHome supplyHousing MarketDemandeconomics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445439/why-is-home-ownership-higher-in-texas https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445439_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445439_video_v3.mp4 Why is Home Ownership Higher in Texas? 2024-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 TexasHome OwnershipHousing MarketHousing SupplyOrphe DivounguyChris KrugAustinSan AntonioHouston TexasHome Buying https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445440/what-national-efforts-are-there-to-require-proof-of-citizenship-to-vote https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445440_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445440_video_v3.mp4 What National Efforts Are There to Require Proof of Citizenship to Vote? 2024-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Mike LeeSenator Mike LeeSAVE ActVoter EligibilityUS SenateConstitution DayVoting RightsCitizenshipNational Press https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445441/is-non-citizens-registering-to-vote-a-legitimate-concern https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445441_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445441_video_v3.mp4 Is Non-Citizens Registering to Vote a Legitimate Concern? 2024-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 IllinoisVoter RegistrationNon-citizenVoting IntegrityElection IntegrityHonor SystemFederal FormCarol Davis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445442/what-efforts-are-there-to-review-voter-rolls-in-illinois-for-the-2024-election https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445442_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445442_video_v3.mp4 What Efforts Are There To Review Voter Rolls in Illinois for the 2024 Election? 2024-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 IllinoisVoter Rolls2024 ElectionVoter List MaintenancePrecinct CommitteemenCarol Davis Integrity Program https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445443/is-the-slow-down-in-job-growth-a-problem https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445443_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445443_video_v3.mp4 Is the Slow Down in Job Growth a Problem? 2024-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Job GrowthJobs ReportLabor MarketEveryday EconomicsCovid-19 Pandemic https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445444/how-does-monthly-jobs-growth-look-with-the-latest-jobs-report-revision https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445444_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445444_video_v3.mp4 How Does Monthly Jobs Growth Look With the Latest Jobs Report Revision? 2024-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 monthly jobs reportjobs growtheconomic analysisjob creationlabor marketpandemicjobs per month https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445445/what-is-the-latest-on-illinois-new-election-law-in-the-courts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445445_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445445_video_v3.mp4 What is the Latest On Illinois' New Election Law in the Courts? 2024-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 IllinoisElection LawIllinois Supreme CourtDemocratsRepublican PartyLawsuitGovernmentVoting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445446/illinois-senate-minority-leader-john-currans-main-takeaways-from-the-dnc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445446_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445446_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Senate Minority Leader John Curran's Main Takeaways from the DNC 2024-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 John CurranIllinois SenateChicago Policelaw enforcementDNCDemocratic National ConventiongovernmentIllinoisChicagosecurity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445447/homebuyers-poised-for-action-as-mortgage-rates-fall https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445447_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445447_video_v3.mp4 Homebuyers Poised for Action as Mortgage Rates Fall 2024-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 homebuyersmortgage rateshousing affordabilityreal estatehome salesfederal reservedr. orphe divounguychris krug https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445448/what-did-fed-chair-powell-have-to-say-in-jackson-hole-last-week https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445448_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445448_video_v3.mp4 What Did Fed Chair Powell Have to Say in Jackson Hole Last Week? 2024-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Jerome PowellFederal Reserveinterest ratesrate cutsinflationJackson Holeeconomic policylabor market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445449/rep-marcus-evans-emphasizes-economics-for-everyday-americans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445449_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445449_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Marcus Evans Emphasizes Economics for Everyday Americans 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Marcus Evanseconomicseveryday Americansdemocratic partygovernmentpolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445450/rep-marcus-evans-shes-capable-and-qualified https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445450_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445450_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Marcus Evans: 'She's Capable and Qualified' 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Marcus EvansKamala HarrisJoe BidenDemocratic National ConventionIllinois politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445451/rep-marcus-evans-its-really-about-making-life-better-for-the-everyday-american https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445451_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445451_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Marcus Evans: 'Its Really About Making Life Better for the Everyday American' 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Marcus EvansDemocratic PartyEveryday AmericanIllinoisDemocratic National ConventionPolitical IssuesMinority Voice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445452/rep-bob-morgan-reflects-on-bread-and-butter-issues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445452_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445452_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Bob Morgan Reflects on 'Bread and Butter Issues' 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Bob MorganDemocratic PartyChicagoIllinoisIllinois State RepresentativeBread and Butter IssuesTim WalzOprah https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445453/rep-bob-morgan-reflects-on-gov-tim-walz-example https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445453_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445453_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Bob Morgan Reflects on Gov. Tim Walz Example 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Bob MorganTim WalzDemocratic National ConventionIllinoisIllinois State Representativegovernorparentingfamily values https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445454/rep-bob-morgan-on-banning-junk-fees https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445454_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445454_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Bob Morgan on Banning Junk Fees 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 13 Bob Morganjunk feesIllinoiseconomic issuesWhite Housefee ban https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445455/rep-alma-hernandez-anti-israel-democrats-are-a-loud-minority https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445455_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445455_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Alma Hernandez: Anti-Israel Democrats are a 'loud minority' 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Alma HernandezIsraelDemocratic PartyAnti-IsraelDemocratic Majority for IsraelUS PoliticsHostagesPolitical Issues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445456/rep-alma-hernandez-on-immigration-reform-protection-for-daca-recipients https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445456_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445456_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Alma Hernandez on Immigration Reform, Protection for DACA Recipients 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Alma Hernandezimmigration reformDACADemocratic National ConventionArizona politicsDACA recipientsimmigration systemcitizenshipExecutive Order https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445457/arizona-state-representative-speaks-against-antisemitism https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445457_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445457_video_v3.mp4 Arizona State Representative Speaks Against Antisemitism 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Alma HernandezArizonaantisemitismJewish communityhatebigotryZionistproteststerrorism https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445458/what-does-biomanufacturing-mean-for-down-state-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445458_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445458_video_v3.mp4 What Does Biomanufacturing Mean for Down State Illinois? 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Nikki BudzinskibiomanufacturingIllinoisagricultural wastenew industrycornsoybeanyoga pantsU.S. RepresentativeDownstate IllinoisDemocratic Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445459/how-can-democrats-win-back-rural-voters https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445459_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445459_video_v3.mp4 How Can Democrats Win Back Rural Voters? 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Nikki BudzinskiU.S. Representativerural votersDemocratic PartyIllinoispolitical strategy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445460/sen-dick-durbin-shares-how-he-met-tammy-duckworth https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445460_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445460_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Dick Durbin Shares How He Met Tammy Duckworth 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 Dick DurbinTammy DuckworthU.S. SenatorIllinoisDemocratic PartyWalter Reed HospitalState of the UnionIraq WarIllinois Veteran https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445461/what-has-president-joe-biden-done-for-unions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445461_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445461_video_v3.mp4 What Has President Joe Biden Done for Unions? 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Brent BookerJoe BidenLIUNALabor UnionsAmerican Rescue PlanInfrastructure BillKamala HarrisDemocratic PartyDemocratic National Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445462/terry-healy-emphasizing-liuna-needs-to-unite-to-defeat-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445462_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445462_video_v3.mp4 Terry Healy Emphasizing LIUNA Needs to Unite to Defeat Trump 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Terry HealyLIUNADemocratic PartyDonald Trumppolitical unityLaborelectionsHarris Walls Ticket https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445463/toni-preckwinkle-harris-walz-chance-to-do-more-than-say-no-to-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445463_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445463_video_v3.mp4 Toni Preckwinkle: Harris, Walz Chance to Do More Than Say No to Trump 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Toni PreckwinkleCook CountyDemocratic PartyDonald TrumpKamala HarrisTim WalzGovernmentPolitical ActionPolitical SpeechIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445464/how-the-naacp-came-out-of-the-1908-race-riots https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445464_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445464_video_v3.mp4 How the NAACP Came Out of the 1908 Race Riots 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 11 Nikki BudzinskiNAACP1908 Race RiotsCivil Rights OrganizationDemocratic PartyIllinoisEquity and Justice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445465/do-abortion-concerns-transcend-party-lines https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445465_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445465_video_v3.mp4 Do Abortion Concerns Transcend Party Lines? 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Susana MendozaIllinois ComptrollerabortionRoe V WadeRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyPlanned ParenthoodPolitical views https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445466/chair-of-the-democratic-party-of-illinois-responds-to-question-about-pro-palestinian-voices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445466_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445466_video_v3.mp4 Chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois Responds to Question about Pro-Palestinian Voices 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Elizabeth HernandezIllinois Democratic PartyPro-PalestinianDemocratic PartyPalestinian-American https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445467/what-is-the-vice-mayor-of-chicago-expecting-to-hear-from-harris-speech-tonight https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445467_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445467_video_v3.mp4 What is the Vice Mayor of Chicago Expecting to Hear from Harris' Speech Tonight? 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Walter Burnett Jr.Kamala HarrisDNCIllinois Democratic PartyspeechdemocracyunityDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445468/andrew-ashiofu-washington-state-delegate-reflects-on-the-transition-to-harris https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445468_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445468_video_v3.mp4 Andrew Ashiofu, Washington State Delegate, Reflects on the Transition to Harris 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Andrew AshiofuKamala HarrisDemocratic National ConventionDemocratic PartyVice PresidentUS PoliticsVotingDemocrats Abroadunity2024 election https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445469/washington-state-delegate-shares-what-hes-learning-from-people-across-the-country https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445469_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445469_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Delegate Shares What He's Learning from People Across the Country 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Democratic National ConventionAndrew AshiofuWashington StatePolitical Delegatespolitical learning https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445470/arizona-state-delegate-says-solutions-not-personalities-will-win-elections https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445470_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445470_video_v3.mp4 Arizona State Delegate Says Solutions, Not Personalities Will Win Elections 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 ArizonaArizona ElectionsDaniel Hernandez Jr.Democratic PartyPolitical SolutionsDemocratic National ConventionWinning Elections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445471/what-has-the-biden-harris-administration-done-on-gun-violence https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445471_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445471_video_v3.mp4 What has the Biden-Harris Administration Done on Gun Violence? 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Joe BidenKamala HarrisGun ViolenceGun ControlSafer Communities ActGun Violence PreventionOffice of Gun Violence PreventionBipartisan SupportAmerican History https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445472/what-are-undecided-voters-looking-for https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445472_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445472_video_v3.mp4 What Are Undecided Voters Looking For? 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Chris WelchGreg BishopDemocratic National ConventionIllinoisundecided votersvotersAmerican peoplepolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445473/chris-welch-speaks-on-being-illinois-first-black-house-speaker https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445473_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445473_video_v3.mp4 Chris Welch Speaks on Being Illinois' First Black House Speaker 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Chris WelchIllinois House SpeakerDemocratic National ConventionBlack excellenceIllinois politicsState governmentBlack speakers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445474/do-most-americans-agree-with-democrats-on-lgbtq-and-abortion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445474_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445474_video_v3.mp4 Do Most American's Agree with Democrats on LGBTQ and Abortion? 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 12 Pete ButtigiegLGBTQ rightsAbortion rightsDemocratic PartyUS Secretary of Transportation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445475/what-is-president-joe-bidens-legacy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445475_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445475_video_v3.mp4 What is President Joe Biden's Legacy? 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Tim DreaJoe BidenIllinois AFL-CIODemocratic PartyDNC BreakfastCOVID-19 PandemicInfrastructureCreating JobsPrescription Drugs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445476/congressman-danny-davis-promises-early-childhood-education-child-tax-credit-expansion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445476_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445476_video_v3.mp4 Congressman Danny Davis Promises Early Childhood Education, Child Tax Credit Expansion 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Danny DavisEarly Childhood EducationChild Tax CreditChild PovertyU.S. RepresentativeDemocratic PartyIllinoisGovernment Funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445477/president-of-the-chicago-federation-of-labor-highlights-the-partnership-of-democrats-and-labor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445477_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445477_video_v3.mp4 President of the Chicago Federation of Labor Highlights the Partnership of Democrats and Labor 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Bob ReiterChicago Federation of LaborDemocratic PartyWorkers' RightsLabor UnionsMinimum WagePaid LeaveIllinoisConstitutional Amendment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445478/state-central-committeeman-points-to-diversity-as-union-strength https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445478_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445478_video_v3.mp4 State Central Committeeman Points to Diversity As Union Strength 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 John DanielIllinoisLabor UnionUnion StrengthDiversityDemocratic PartyDNC BreakfastPolitical Speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445479/secretary-pete-buttigieg-we-have-to-work-for-climate-democracy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445479_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445479_video_v3.mp4 Secretary Pete Buttigieg: We Have to Work for Climate, Democracy 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Pete ButtigiegClimate ChangeDemocratic PartyU.S. Secretary of Transportationdemocracychildren https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445480/secretary-buttigieg-the-american-people-agree-with-us https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445480_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445480_video_v3.mp4 Secretary Buttigieg: The American People Agree with Us 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Pete ButtigiegUS Secretary of TransportationDemocratic PartyAmerican peoplePolitical issuesWealthyMiddle ClassFair ShareIllinoisDNC Breakfast https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445481/senator-warnock-praises-the-inflation-reduction-act https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445481_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445481_video_v3.mp4 Senator Warnock praises the Inflation Reduction Act 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Raphael WarnockInflation Reduction ActClean EnergyPrescription DrugsInsulin CostsHealthcareDemocratic PartyUS SenatorGeorgiaDNC https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445482/how-labor-responds-to-the-economic-moment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445482_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445482_video_v3.mp4 How Labor Responds to the Economic Moment? 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Bob ReiterChicago Federation of Laborlaboreconomicwagesinflationcollective bargainingautoworkers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445483/do-we-need-to-do-more-for-womens-sports https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445483_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445483_video_v3.mp4 Do We Need to Do More for Women's Sports? 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Bob ReiterChicago Red StarsCollective BargainingWomen's SportsProfessional AthletesIllinoisChicago Federation of Labor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445484/expanding-opportunities-for-women-in-building-trades https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445484_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445484_video_v3.mp4 Expanding Opportunities for Women in Building Trades 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Tim DreaIllinois AFL-CIOBuilding TradesWomen in ConstructionCareer OpportunitiesLabor UnionsRed Stars Stadium https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445485/illinois-rep-maurice-west-shares-perspective-on-kamala-harris-candidacy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445485_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445485_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Rep. Maurice West Shares Perspective on Kamala Harris' Candidacy 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Maurice WestKamala HarrisIllinoispolitical impactyoung votersblack women https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445486/illinois-rep-maurice-west-emphasizes-excitement-unity-at-the-convention https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445486_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445486_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Rep. Maurice West Emphasizes Excitement, Unity at the Convention 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Maurice WestKamala HarrisIllinoisConventionPolitical PartyUnityEnergyExcitementVotingWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445487/what-was-illinois-rep-maurice-wests-reaction-to-bidens-withdrawal-from-the-race https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445487_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445487_video_v3.mp4 What Was Illinois Rep. Maurice West's Reaction to Biden's Withdrawal from the Race? 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Maurice WestJoe BidenKamala HarrisIllinoispoliticselectiontransition https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445488/what-was-it-like-behind-the-scenes-after-biden-stepped-down https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445488_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445488_video_v3.mp4 What Was it Like Behind the Scenes After Biden Stepped Down? 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Jasmine InesDemocratic PartyDNCJoe BidenWashington Democratspolitical eventspolitical analysis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445489/washington-delegate-jasmine-ines-shares-her-feelings-about-kamala-harris-candidacy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445489_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445489_video_v3.mp4 Washington Delegate Jasmine Ines Shares Her Feelings About Kamala Harris' Candidacy 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 Kamala HarrisJasmine InesWashington DelegatePolitical nominationBIPOC womenUS Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445490/washington-democratic-delegate-shares-millennial-perspective-on-student-loan-forgiveness https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445490_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445490_video_v3.mp4 Washington Democratic Delegate Shares Millennial Perspective on Student Loan Forgiveness 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 student loan forgivenessmillennialdemocratic partyeducationretirementhousingdelegateeducators https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445491/sec-cardona-urges-democrats-not-to-get-complacent https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445491_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445491_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Cardona Urges Democrats Not to Get Complacent 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Miguel CardonaEducation SecretaryDemocratic PartyIllinoisComplacencyPandemicPolitical SpeechDemocratic National Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445492/what-kind-of-leader-is-vice-president-kamala-harris https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445492_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445492_video_v3.mp4 What Kind of Leader is Vice President Kamala Harris? 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Julie SuKamala HarrisU.S. Secretary of Laborworker's rightsDemocratic PartyDNC BreakfastIllinoisleadershippolitical speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445493/how-has-illinois-expanded-abortion-access https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445493_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445493_video_v3.mp4 How Has Illinois Expanded Abortion Access? 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Megan JeyifoChicago Abortion FundIllinoisabortion accessDemocratic PartyBirth Equity Billreproductive healthcarePatient and Provider Protection Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445494/dr-miguel-cardona-its-black-and-white https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445494_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445494_video_v3.mp4 Dr. Miguel Cardona: "Its black and white" 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Miguel CardonaU.S. Secretary of EducationDemocratic Partyaccess to educationhealthcareaffordable housingmiddle classstrengthening unionsinvest in america https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445495/illinois-treasurer-mike-frerichs-on-defending-unions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445495_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445495_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs on Defending Unions 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Mike FrerichsIllinois TreasurerLabor UnionsWorkers RightsCollective BargainingDemocratic Party of IllinoisUnite Here Workers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445496/is-illinois-on-the-right-track https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445496_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445496_video_v3.mp4 Is Illinois on the Right Track? 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Juliana StrattonIllinoisDemocratic PartyReproductive JusticeDNCIllinois Leadership https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445497/should-abortion-be-a-national-issue https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445497_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445497_video_v3.mp4 Should Abortion Be a National Issue? 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Juliana Strattonabortion rightsIllinoisChicago Abortion Fundabortion accessDemocratic Partywomen's health https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445498/how-will-democrats-address-economic-concerns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445498_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445498_video_v3.mp4 How Will Democrats Address Economic Concerns? 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Juliana StrattonIllinoisDemocratic PartyEconomic PolicyKamala HarrisMiddle ClassGrocery PricesGas Tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445499/from-childhood-surprise-to-presidential-welcome https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445499_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445499_video_v3.mp4 From Childhood Surprise to Presidential Welcome 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Eric SorensenU.S. RepresentativeAir Force OneJoe BidenRockford AirportIllinoisDemocratic PartyPolitical eventUaw StrikeBelvedere StellantisPresidential Visit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445500/how-will-history-remember-the-next-80-days https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445500_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445500_video_v3.mp4 How Will History Remember the Next 80 Days? 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 Cory BookerU.S. SenatorDemocratic PartyIllinoisDNC BreakfastAmerican HistoryDemocracySocial Securitywomen's rightsfreedomlibertyvoting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445501/sen-tammy-duckworth-points-to-illinois-work-to-protect-abortion-access https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445501_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445501_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Tammy Duckworth Points to Illinois' Work to Protect Abortion Access 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Tammy DuckworthU.S. SenatorIllinoisabortion rightsreproductive rightsDemocratic Partygovernment officialwomen's health https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445502/lisa-hernandez-highlights-illinois-as-democratic-model-and-leader https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445502_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445502_video_v3.mp4 Lisa Hernandez Highlights Illinois as Democratic Model and Leader 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Lisa HernandezDemocratic PartyIllinoisDemocratic ModelJB PritzkerEconomic GrowthSocial Justice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445503/illinois-gov-pritzker-highlights-democratic-achievements-in-the-state https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445503_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445503_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Gov. Pritzker Highlights Democratic Achievements in the State 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 J.B. PritzkerDemocratic PartyIllinoisDemocratic achievementsMinimum wagemedical debtvoting rightslgbtq rightsreproductive rightsteacher payworker's rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445504/christy-george-highlights-chicagos-role-in-presidential-history https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445504_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445504_video_v3.mp4 Christy George Highlights Chicago's Role in Presidential History 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Christy GeorgeChicagoKamala HarrisDemocratic PartyPolitical ConventionAbraham LincolnUnion Labor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445505/jacqueline-gomez-shares-why-the-2024-election-is-personal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445505_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445505_video_v3.mp4 Jacqueline Gomez Shares Why the 2024 Election is Personal 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Jacqueline Gomez2024 ElectionHispanic American Construction AssociationDemocratic PartyIllinoisDNC BreakfastEqualityJusticeOpportunityWomen of ColorLatina https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445506/chicago-historian-shares-his-story-at-dnc-breakfast https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445506_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445506_video_v3.mp4 Chicago Historian Shares His Story at DNC Breakfast 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Shermann Dilla ThomasChicago HistoryDemocratic PartyDNC BreakfastPublic SchoolsExtracurricular activitiesSouth Side ChicagoOpen Heart SurgeryKidney TransplantTime Zone https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445507/how-has-illinois-economy-been-under-gov-pritzker https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445507_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445507_video_v3.mp4 How Has Illinois' Economy Been Under Gov. Pritzker? 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Tammy DuckworthChris WelchIllinoisJB PritzkerIllinois economyBalanced budgetHydrogen HubQuantum CenterForeign investmentIllinois Legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445508/illinois-house-speaker-chris-welch-defends-president-bidens-record https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445508_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445508_video_v3.mp4 Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch Defends President Biden's Record 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Chris WelchJoe BidenIllinoisCOVID crisisInfrastructure Actjob growthPresident Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445509/will-illinois-gov-jb-pritzker-run-for-a-third-term https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445509_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445509_video_v3.mp4 Will Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Run for a Third Term? 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 J.B. PritzkerEmanuel WelchIllinoisIllinois governmentpolitical campaignDemocratic partyIllinois House of Representativesgubernatorial election https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445510/what-is-the-role-of-illinois-in-democrats-election-strategy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445510_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445510_video_v3.mp4 What is the Role of Illinois in Democrats Election Strategy? 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Tammy DuckworthEmanuel WelchIllinoisDemocratsElection strategyBlue wallMidwestWisconsinSherrod Brown https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445511/sen-tammy-duckworth-compares-president-biden-to-george-washington https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445511_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445511_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Tammy Duckworth Compares President Biden to George Washington 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 18 Tammy DuckworthJoe BidenGeorge WashingtonAntiquities ActNational MonumentSpeaker WelchOval OfficeIllinoisSpringfieldPolitical comparison https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445512/what-dangers-do-companies-tied-to-china-pose https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445512_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445512_video_v3.mp4 What Dangers do Companies Tied to China Pose? 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Jeanne IvesBrian KavanaughChinaChinese Communist PartyCCPState TaxFederal TaxUS citizensSpyTechnology TheftTax Payer Subsidies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445513/is-goshen-linked-to-the-chinese-communist-party https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445513_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445513_video_v3.mp4 Is Goshen Linked to the Chinese Communist Party? 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Jeanne IvesGoshenChinese Communist Partyslave laborIllinoiscongressDarren LaHoodRaja KrishnamoorthiAmanda PikerMichigan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445514/should-illinois-reconsider-its-deal-with-goshen https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445514_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445514_video_v3.mp4 Should Illinois Reconsider Its Deal with Goshen? 2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Jeanne IvesIllinoisGoshenChinaCCPSlave LaborJoseph SellsCold WarState-owned enterprisesIllinois In Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445515/what-does-illinois-gov-pritzker-think-of-bidens-job-as-president https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445515_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445515_video_v3.mp4 What Does Illinois Gov. Pritzker Think Of Biden's Job As President? 2024-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 J.B. PritzkerJoe BidenpresidencyIllinois governorinfrastructureCHIPS Actjob creationbipartisanmanufacturingtechnology https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445516/what-is-illinois-lt-gov-juliana-strattons-response-to-trumps-jabs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445516_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445516_video_v3.mp4 What is Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton's Response to Trump's Jabs? 2024-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Juliana StrattonDonald TrumpIllinoisDemocratic PartyPolitical SpeechMAGA CroniesJD VanceMaya Angelou https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445517/illinois-senate-president-don-harmon-compares-2024-to-2012 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445517_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445517_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Senate President Don Harmon Compares 2024 to 2012 2024-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Don HarmonIllinois Senate2024 election2012 electionBarack ObamaDemocrats https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445518/independent-chicago-reporter-william-kelly-raises-concerns-for-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445518_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445518_video_v3.mp4 Independent Chicago Reporter William Kelly Raises Concerns for Chicago 2024-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 William KellyChicagoChicago protestsMigrantsDemocrat DelegatesChicagoansIllinoisSouth Side Chicago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445519/violence-continues-in-chicago-as-dnc-approaches https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445519_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445519_video_v3.mp4 Violence Continues in Chicago as DNC Approaches 2024-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 ChicagoviolenceDNCDemocratic National Conventionpublic safetypolitical parties https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445520/are-recession-fears-well-founded https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445520_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445520_video_v3.mp4 Are Recession Fears Well Founded? 2024-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Recession FearsJob ReportUnemployment RateGovernment JobsConstruction EmploymentWage GrowthHousing DemandDr. Orphe DivounguyChris Krug https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445521/how-much-has-prime-age-employment-increased https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445521_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445521_video_v3.mp4 How Much Has Prime Age Employment Increased? 2024-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 prime ageemployment ratelabor marketeconomic slowdownjob marketunemployment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445522/why-is-illinois-moving-to-tear-down-its-stateville-prison https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445522_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445522_video_v3.mp4 Why is Illinois Moving to Tear Down its Stateville Prison? 2024-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Stateville PrisonIllinoisLester Dobbeyprison lawsuitJ. B. Pritzkerprison conditionsprison reformIllinois Department of Corrections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445523/what-did-trump-have-to-say-on-gov-efficiency-in-his-interview-with-elon-musk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445523_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445523_video_v3.mp4 What Did Trump Have to Say on Gov Efficiency in His Interview with Elon Musk? 2024-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Elon MuskDonald TrumpGovernment EfficiencyDepartment of EducationTask Force https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445524/why-is-the-independence-of-the-fed-crucial-for-the-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445524_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445524_video_v3.mp4 Why is the Independence of the Fed Crucial for the Market? 2024-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 Federal ReserveFed independenceMarket mayhemPension lossEconomic policyDr. Orphe DivounguyChris Krug https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445525/what-happens-if-the-fed-cuts-interest-rates-at-the-wrong-time https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445525_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445525_video_v3.mp4 What Happens if the Fed Cuts Interest Rates at the Wrong Time? 2024-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 interest ratesfederal reserveinflationcentral bankfinancial policyDr. Orphe DivounguyChris Krugthe fedeconomy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445526/is-the-improvement-in-wages-going-to-be-a-tail-wind-for-consumers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445526_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445526_video_v3.mp4 Is the Improvement in Wages Going to be a Tail Wind for Consumers? 2024-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 real wagesconsumer spendinginflationeconomic growthretail salesDr. Orphe DivounguyChris Krug https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445527/where-is-core-inflation-headed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445527_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445527_video_v3.mp4 Where is Core Inflation Headed? 2024-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Dr. Orphe DivounguyChris Krugbusiness confidenceconsumer price indexproducer price indexcore inflationinterest ratespersonal consumption expenditure price index https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445528/why-is-illinois-changing-its-unlawful-use-of-a-weapon-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445528_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445528_video_v3.mp4 Why is Illinois Changing its Unlawful Use of a Weapon Law? 2024-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 IllinoisWeapon LawsFirearmGun LawsCrimeLegislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445529/illinois-republicans-worry-about-impacts-of-new-measure https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445529_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445529_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Republicans Worry About Impacts of New Measure 2024-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 IllinoisRepublicansGovernment AgenciesGovernorPandemicRegulationsState governmentNew Measure https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445530/what-is-illinois-doing-to-protect-citizens-from-ai https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445530_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445530_video_v3.mp4 What is Illinois Doing to Protect Citizens from AI? 2024-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 IllinoisArtificial intelligenceHuman Rights ActHouse BillAI discriminationAI voiceAI melody https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445531/how-did-gov-pritzker-respond-to-sheriffs-claim-the-massey-family-refuses-to-meet https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445531_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445531_video_v3.mp4 How did Gov. Pritzker Respond to Sheriff's Claim the Massey Family Refuses to Meet? 2024-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 JB PritzkerMassey FamilyMeetingSheriffIllinois Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445532/why-is-illinois-gov-pritzker-calling-for-sangamon-county-sheriff-to-resign https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445532_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445532_video_v3.mp4 Why is Illinois Gov. Pritzker Calling for Sangamon County Sheriff to Resign? 2024-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 IllinoisJ. B. PritzkerGovernmentSangamon CountySheriff Resignation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445533/how-did-j-b-priztker-respond-to-harris-vp-pick https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445533_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445533_video_v3.mp4 How Did J B Priztker Respond to Harris' VP Pick? 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 J B PritzkerTim WalzVice PresidentKamala HarrisDonald TrumpGovernmentMinnesotaIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445534/how-did-the-illinois-republican-party-react-to-harris-vp-pick https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445534_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445534_video_v3.mp4 How Did the Illinois Republican Party React to Harris' VP Pick? 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Illinois Republican PartyKamala HarrisVice PresidentJoe BidenBidenomicsKathy SalviJB Pritzker2024 Election https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445535/are-home-buyers-making-a-late-season-comeback https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445535_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445535_video_v3.mp4 Are Home Buyers Making a Late Season Comeback? 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Home SalesHousing IndustryHome BuyersExisting HomesOrphe DivounguyNew HomesMarket Analysis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445536/how-did-the-second-amendment-foundation-react-to-the-4th-circuits-decision https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445536_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445536_video_v3.mp4 How did the Second Amendment Foundation React to the 4th Circuit's Decision? 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Second Amendment FoundationFourth Circuit CourtSupreme CourtAssault Weapons BanSAFCertiorariAdam Kraut https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445537/is-now-a-good-time-to-get-into-the-housing-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445537_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445537_video_v3.mp4 Is Now a Good Time to Get Into the Housing Market? 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 housing marketmortgage ratesfirst-time home buyerhome salesreal estate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445538/why-is-the-healthcare-sector-gaining-jobs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445538_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445538_video_v3.mp4 Why Is the Healthcare Sector Gaining Jobs? 2024-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Healthcare SectorJob GrowthPandemicLabor ShortagesAging PopulationWage GrowthEconomic RecoveryDr. Orphe DivounguyhealthcareChris Krug https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445539/what-has-changed-in-the-economy-since-december https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445539_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445539_video_v3.mp4 What Has Changed in the Economy Since December? 2024-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 economyfed policy2 percent targeteconomic progressneutral positioneconomic slowingJuly Jobs Reportrecession fearsDr. Orphe DivounguyChris Krug https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445540/what-is-senator-don-dewittes-reaction-to-illinois-new-grocery-tax-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445540_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445540_video_v3.mp4 What is Senator Don DeWitte's Reaction to Illinois' New Grocery Tax Law? 2024-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Don DeWitteIllinoisGrocery TaxLocal GovernmentTax LawRevenueBudget Speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445541/what-else-is-in-the-illinois-bill-to-end-the-state-grocery-tax https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445541_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445541_video_v3.mp4 What Else is in the Illinois Bill to End the State Grocery Tax? 2024-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 IllinoisGrocery TaxLocal Taxes911 SurchargeChicagoSangamon CountyPrepaid WirelessTax Increase https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445542/what-does-the-ism-manufacturing-sector-index-show-about-the-state-of-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445542_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445542_video_v3.mp4 What Does the ISM Manufacturing Sector Index Show About the State of the Economy? 2024-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 ISM Manufacturing IndexISM Services IndexManufacturing sectorServices sectorEconomic ContractionU.S. economyDr. Orphe DivounguyChris Krug https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445543/what-brought-about-the-update-to-illinois-biometric-information-privacy-act https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445543_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445543_video_v3.mp4 What Brought About the Update to Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act? 2024-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 IllinoisBiometric Information Privacy ActBIPAWhite CastleSenate Bill 2979lawsuitinfractionemployee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445544/why-are-illinois-statehouse-staffers-suing-the-illinois-house-speaker https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445544_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445544_video_v3.mp4 Why Are Illinois Statehouse Staffers Suing the Illinois House Speaker? 2024-08-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 IllinoisIllinois House SpeakerIllinois Statehouselawsuitworker's rightsstate governmentemployee health https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445545/is-illinois-workforce-better-positioned-than-neighboring-states https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445545_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445545_video_v3.mp4 Is Illinois' Workforce Better Positioned Than Neighboring States? 2024-08-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerIllinois EconomyWorkforce DevelopmentEducationTeacher PayChildcareVocational TrainingCommunity CollegeUnemployment Rates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445546/what-would-president-trump-do-on-day-1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445546_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445546_video_v3.mp4 What Would President Trump do on Day 1? 2024-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Donald Trumpclosing borderinterest ratesinflationgrocery bills https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445547/illinois-congresswoman-budzinski-on-police-accountability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445547_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445547_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Congresswoman Budzinski on Police Accountability 2024-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 IllinoiscongresswomanNikki Budzinskipolice traininglaw enforcementde-escalationno-knock warrantsSonia Masseypolice accountabilityGeorge Floyd Billlegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445548/why-is-illinois-high-capacity-magazine-ban-being-challenged https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445548_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445548_video_v3.mp4 Why is Illinois High Capacity Magazine Ban Being Challenged? 2024-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 IllinoisHigh Capacity Magazine BanGun ControlSecond AmendmentAssault RifleFirearmsLegal ChallengeNew JerseyFirearms LawGun Ban https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445549/some-key-elements-of-illinois-latest-medicaid-expansion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445549_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445549_video_v3.mp4 Some Key Elements of Illinois' Latest Medicaid Expansion 2024-07-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 IllinoisMedicaidhealthcareJB Pritzkerviolence preventionpublic safety actcommunity violence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445550/how-will-the-continued-influx-of-migrants-in-chicago-impact-the-dnc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445550_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445550_video_v3.mp4 How Will the Continued Influx of Migrants in Chicago Impact the DNC? 2024-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 MigrantsImmigrationChicagoDemocratic National ConventionGreg AbbottTexasInfluxNon-citizens https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445551/what-does-illinois-rep-lahood-say-about-chinas-long-term-plans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445551_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445551_video_v3.mp4 What Does Illinois Rep. LaHood Say About China's Long-term Plans? 2024-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Darin LaHoodChinaUnited StatesNational SecurityChinese governmentUS relationsDiplomacy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445552/is-gotion-linked-to-human-rights-abuses-by-the-ccp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445552_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445552_video_v3.mp4 Is Gotion Linked to Human Rights Abuses by the CCP? 2024-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 GotionCCPHuman Rights AbuseGenocideForced LaborChairman MoolenaarInternment Camps https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445553/how-does-population-growth-impact-a-states-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445553_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445553_video_v3.mp4 How Does Population Growth Impact a State's Economy? 2024-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 population growthstate economieslabor forcegross domestic productemploymentFloridaTexas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445554/who-will-kamala-harris-choose-as-a-running-mate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445554_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445554_video_v3.mp4 Who Will Kamala Harris Choose as a Running Mate? 2024-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Kamala HarrisRunning MateJosh ShapiroGretchen WhitmerRoy CooperTim WalzJB PritzkerMark Kelly2024 Election https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445555/what-are-the-ongoing-lawsuits-over-gun-laws-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445555_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445555_video_v3.mp4 What Are the Ongoing Lawsuits Over Gun Laws in Illinois? 2024-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 IllinoisGun lawsGun controlLawsuitsSecond AmendmentFirearm Owner Identification CardFOID cardgun industryGlockmagazine ban https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445556/should-black-voters-reconsider-the-republican-party https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445556_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445556_video_v3.mp4 Should Black Voters Reconsider the Republican Party? 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 black votersrepublican partydemocratic partypolitical affiliationsecond chancesbob https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445557/why-should-black-people-keep-voting-for-democrats https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445557_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445557_video_v3.mp4 Why Should Black People Keep Voting for Democrats? 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 black votersRepublican Partypolitical changeblack communityelections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445558/how-has-trump-changed-as-a-candidate-since-2016 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445558_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445558_video_v3.mp4 How Has Trump Changed As a Candidate Since 2016? 2024-07-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Donald Trump2016 ElectionPolitical EvolutionPresidential CandidateDebate PrepPolitical StrategyRepublican Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445559/is-trump-attracting-or-repelling-voters-for-republicans-in-north-carolina https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445559_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445559_video_v3.mp4 Is Trump Attracting or Repelling Voters for Republicans in North Carolina? 2024-07-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Donald TrumpNorth CarolinaRepublican PartyVotersPolitical CampaignsCampaign Message https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445560/how-does-the-assassination-attempt-look-on-the-world-stage https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445560_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445560_video_v3.mp4 How Does the Assassination Attempt Look on the World Stage? 2024-07-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Assassination AttemptUS PoliticsWorld StagePresidential ContenderSecret ServiceElectionAmerica https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445561/should-we-re-examine-the-use-of-personal-attacks-in-political-rhetoric https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445561_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445561_video_v3.mp4 Should We Re-examine the Use of Personal Attacks in Political Rhetoric? 2024-07-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 political rhetoricpersonal attacksDonald TrumpJoe BidenDNCBiden administrationpolitical language https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445562/will-last-saturdays-events-change-the-election-calculations-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445562_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445562_video_v3.mp4 Will Last Saturday's Events Change the Election Calculations in Pennsylvania? 2024-07-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 PennsylvaniaDonald TrumpJoe BidenElection CalculationsUnion WorkersSchool TeachersBiden EconomicsBiden Policies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445563/what-one-candidate-thinks-has-gone-wrong-with-cook-county-states-attorney-office https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445563_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445563_video_v3.mp4 What One Candidate Thinks has Gone Wrong With Cook County State's Attorney Office 2024-07-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Cook CountyState AttorneyCriminal JusticeDemocratsPhilosophy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445564/illinois-gop-states-attorney-candidate-talks-his-experience-working-with-african-american-community https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445564_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445564_video_v3.mp4 Illinois GOP State's Attorney Candidate Talks His Experience Working with African American Community 2024-07-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 14 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445565/what-is-keeping-people-away-from-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445565_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445565_video_v3.mp4 What is Keeping People Away from Chicago? 2024-07-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 15 ChicagoCrime rateCity reputationTourismPublic Safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445566/what-vision-did-illinois-gop-leaders-offer-for-the-future-of-the-state https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445566_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445566_video_v3.mp4 What Vision Did Illinois GOP Leaders Offer for the Future of the State? 2024-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 IllinoisRepublican Partywinning electionsgovernment policypopulation declineleader mccombieterri bryant https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445567/what-experience-does-gop-states-attorney-candidate-have https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445567_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445567_video_v3.mp4 What Experience does GOP State's Attorney Candidate Have? 2024-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 GOPState's AttorneyRepublican CandidateCivil Rights AttorneyCook CountyAfrican-American communityLatino Community https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445568/how-can-republicans-reach-independents-and-non-traditional-voters https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445568_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445568_video_v3.mp4 How Can Republicans Reach Independents and Non-traditional Voters? 2024-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Republican PartyYoung VotersVoter OutreachPolitical SolutionsEnergy PricesWashington DC https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445569/how-has-the-republican-national-convention-changed-over-50-years https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445569_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445569_video_v3.mp4 How Has the Republican National Convention Changed Over 50 Years? 2024-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 RepublicanRepublican National ConventionRonald ReaganKansas CityPolitical ConventionsContested ConventionMedia Productions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445570/are-initiatives-to-end-natural-gas-use-in-washington-state-realistic https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445570_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445570_video_v3.mp4 Are Initiatives to End Natural Gas Use in Washington State Realistic? 2024-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Washington StateNatural GasEnergy PolicyGas BanKing CountySeattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445571/how-did-one-trump-delegate-from-illinois-respond-to-the-events-last-saturday https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445571_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445571_video_v3.mp4 How Did One Trump Delegate from Illinois Respond to the Events Last Saturday? 2024-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Donald TrumpIllinois DelegatePolitical RallyPolitical Event https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445572/does-the-power-really-lie-with-we-the-people https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445572_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445572_video_v3.mp4 Does the Power Really Lie with We the People? 2024-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 American PublicPowerVotingIllinoisWoke IdeasNews Sources https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445573/will-republican-backed-initiatives-help-donald-trump-and-the-gop-in-washington-state https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445573_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445573_video_v3.mp4 Will Republican Backed Initiatives Help Donald Trump and the GOP in Washington State? 2024-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Donald TrumpRepublican PartyWashington Statetax reformnatural gas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445574/how-will-trump-impact-down-ballot-elections-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445574_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445574_video_v3.mp4 How Will Trump Impact Down Ballot Elections in Pennsylvania? 2024-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Donald TrumpPennsylvaniaElectionRepublicanGeorge BushDown Ballot Elections2016 Election https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445575/what-is-the-impact-of-teamsters-union-endorsing-donald-trump-on-illinois-politics https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445575_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445575_video_v3.mp4 What is the Impact of Teamsters Union Endorsing Donald Trump on Illinois Politics? 2024-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Teamsters UnionDonald TrumpIllinois PoliticsPolitical ConventionLabor UnionsRepublican Convention https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445576/how-many-rate-cuts-should-we-expect-as-prices-begin-to-fall https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445576_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445576_video_v3.mp4 How Many Rate Cuts Should We Expect as Prices Begin to Fall? 2024-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 InflationRate CutsFalling PricesInflation DeclinesConsumer PricesEveryday Economics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445577/how-is-chicago-responding-to-july-4th-weekend-violence https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445577_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445577_video_v3.mp4 How is Chicago Responding to July 4th Weekend Violence? 2024-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Brandon Johnsonchicagoviolence preventioncity spendingIllinoistax dollarscrimeviolence intervention https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445578/why-is-waiting-for-a-housing-market-crash-a-big-mistake https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445578_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445578_video_v3.mp4 Why is Waiting for a Housing Market Crash a Big Mistake? 2024-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Housing MarketMarket CrashHome BuyingMortgage RatesResidential InvestmentUnemployment RateEveryday Economics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445579/what-steps-are-illinois-officials-taking-to-get-assistance-on-gun-violence https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445579_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445579_video_v3.mp4 What Steps Are Illinois Officials Taking to Get Assistance on Gun Violence? 2024-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Gun ViolenceMass ShootingHighland ParkChicagoIllinoisFederal ResourcesMayor JohnsonIndependence Day Parade https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445580/what-did-former-illinois-state-senator-bailey-have-to-say-about-voter-id https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445580_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445580_video_v3.mp4 What did Former Illinois State Senator Bailey Have to Say about Voter ID? 2024-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Darren BaileyIllinoisVoter IDIllinois SenateIllinois HouseVoting Laws https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445581/how-would-an-upcoming-california-ballot-measure-amend-proposition-47 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445581_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445581_video_v3.mp4 How Would an Upcoming California Ballot Measure Amend Proposition 47? 2024-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Proposition 47CaliforniaRetail TheftDrug DealersFelony ChargesFentanylMental Health TreatmentHomelessnessLaw Enforcement Gavin Newsom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445582/what-do-some-illinois-officials-say-needs-to-be-the-response-to-shootings https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445582_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445582_video_v3.mp4 What Do Some Illinois Officials Say Needs to be the Response to Shootings? 2024-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 IllinoisShootingsSusana MendozaState AttorneyIllinois in FocusGovernmentLaw EnforcementCrimeInvestigations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445583/is-ai-tech-stock-a-bubble https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445583_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445583_video_v3.mp4 Is AI Tech Stock A Bubble? 2024-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 18 AI stockstock marketeconomic analysismarket bubblestock growth https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445584/how-could-new-legislation-in-illinois-impact-totaled-vehicles https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445584_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445584_video_v3.mp4 How Could New Legislation in Illinois Impact Totaled Vehicles? 2024-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 IllinoisLegislationTotaled VehiclesCar InsuranceVehicle AccidentsIDOTFinancial CatastropheTransparencyState Representative https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445585/why-will-tipped-workers-start-making-more-in-just-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445585_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445585_video_v3.mp4 Why Will Tipped Workers Start Making More in Just Chicago? 2024-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 tipped workerschicagominimum wagewage increaseillinoissubminimum wagesIllinois Restaurant AssociationSam Toia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445586/whats-going-on-with-bidens-immigration-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445586_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445586_video_v3.mp4 What's Going on with Biden's Immigration Policies? 2024-06-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Joe Bidenimmigration policyborder crisisillegal immigrationamnesty planAmerican voterselection chancesre-election https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445587/why-is-consumer-sentiment-so-low https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445587_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445587_video_v3.mp4 Why is Consumer Sentiment So Low? 2024-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Consumer sentimentInflationHousehold DebtCredit card debtExcess savingsJob securityConsumer financePersonal Finance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445588/how-is-the-housing-market-now-different-than-07 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445588_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445588_video_v3.mp4 How is the Housing Market Now Different Than '07? 2024-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 housing marketreal estatehome equitymortgage paymentshousing crashreal estate market2007 crashmarket rebalancingbargaining powerhome listingsTexasFlorida https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445589/what-are-states-cases-against-title-ix-changes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445589_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445589_video_v3.mp4 What are States' Cases Against Title IX Changes? 2024-06-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Title IXEducation LawBiden AdministrationTexasLouisianaKentuckyAdministrative Procedures ActFree SpeechFirst AmendmentSpending Clausegovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445590/what-efforts-are-being-made-to-recall-milwaukee-school-board-members https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445590_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445590_video_v3.mp4 What Efforts Are Being Made to Recall Milwaukee School Board Members? 2024-06-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 MilwaukeeWisconsinSchool BoardSchool board recallParent ActivismScott WalkerWisconsin in FocusRecall EffortsEducation Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445591/whats-the-latest-consumer-price-index-data https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445591_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445591_video_v3.mp4 What's the Latest Consumer Price Index Data? 2024-06-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Consumer Price IndexCPIProducer Price IndexPPIInflationDisinflationCore CPIFederal ReserveInterest RatesEconomic DataMay DataSavings https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445592/what-does-housing-inventory-indicate-about-the-direction-of-home-values https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445592_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445592_video_v3.mp4 What Does Housing Inventory Indicate about the Direction of Home Values? 2024-06-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 housing markethome valueshousing inventoryreal estatehome buyersZillowmarket trends https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445593/why-is-washington-state-short-on-ferries https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445593_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445593_video_v3.mp4 Why is Washington State Short on Ferries? 2024-06-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Washington StateFerry shortageHybrid FerriesWashington in FocusPublic Transportation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445594/whats-going-on-with-californias-high-speed-rail-project https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445594_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445594_video_v3.mp4 What's Going on With California's High Speed Rail Project? 2024-06-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 California High-Speed RailHigh-Speed RailSan FranciscoLos AngelesCalifornia VotersRail lineInfrastructureConstruction ProjectMercedBakersfield https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445595/is-monetary-policy-where-it-should-be https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445595_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445595_video_v3.mp4 Is Monetary Policy Where It Should Be? 2024-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Federal ReserveMonetary PolicyInflationEconomic ActivityChristopher Waller https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445596/what-concerns-are-being-raised-about-wisconsins-ag-hiring-a-special-environmental-prosecutor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445596_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445596_video_v3.mp4 What Concerns Are Being Raised About Wisconsin's AG Hiring a Special Environmental Prosecutor? 2024-05-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 WisconsinAttorney GeneralEnvironmental ProsecutorMichael BloombergEnvironmental Impact CenterDepartment of JusticeGrant MoneyState EnergyEnvironmental JusticeClimate ChangeClean Energy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445597/what-ceqa-reforms-did-californias-little-hoover-commission-suggest https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445597_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445597_video_v3.mp4 What CEQA Reforms Did California's Little Hoover Commission Suggest? 2024-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 Californiahousing shortageLittle Hoover CommissionCEQA reviewinfill housinghousing constructionlegislative analysisCEQA complaint https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445598/who-really-benefits-from-student-loan-forgiveness https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445598_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445598_video_v3.mp4 Who Really Benefits from Student Loan Forgiveness? 2024-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Student Loan ForgivenessCollege DebtStudent DebtDebt ReliefFinancial AidHigher EducationEconomics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445599/how-does-the-move-toward-skills-based-hiring-fit-into-the-college-discussion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445599_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445599_video_v3.mp4 How Does the Move Toward Skills-Based Hiring Fit into the College Discussion? 2024-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 skills-based hiringcollege degreecareer skillshigher educationjob marketcollege debtYouTube learningskill acquisitioncareer pathjob opportunities https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445600/what-should-homebuyers-expect-this-spring https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445600_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445600_video_v3.mp4 What Should Homebuyers Expect This Spring? 2024-05-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 homebuyershome salesmarket trendshousing marketnew listingsrate buy downsreal estatehome builder sentimentEveryday Economics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445601/how-much-does-solar-metering-cost-non-solar-customers-in-california https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445601_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445601_video_v3.mp4 How Much Does Solar Metering Cost Non-solar Customers in California? 2024-04-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 solar meteringCaliforniaPublic Utilities Commissionsolar subsidiesenergy billsolar self-generationwealth transfernon-solar customersrooftop solarmedian income https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445602/how-does-having-fewer-children-and-living-longer-affect-saving-for-retirement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445602_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445602_video_v3.mp4 How Does Having Fewer Children and Living Longer Affect Saving for Retirement? 2024-04-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Retirement SavingsEveryday EconomicsWealthSaving DecisionsPensionFertility DecisionsEconomics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445603/how-is-the-pennsylvania-legislature-handling-representative-boyles-mental-health-struggles https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445603_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445603_video_v3.mp4 How is the Pennsylvania Legislature Handling Representative Boyle's Mental Health Struggles? 2024-04-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Kevin BoylePennsylvaniaLegislatureMental HealthPolitical EthicsRepublicansDemocratsPennsylvania House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445604/how-is-californias-fast-food-minimum-wage-impacting-small-businesses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445604_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445604_video_v3.mp4 How is California's Fast Food Minimum Wage Impacting Small Businesses? 2024-04-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 CaliforniaMinimum WageSmall BusinessGavin NewsomFast Food$20 wageBallot measure https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445605/will-east-palestine-residents-get-compensation-from-norfolk-southern https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445605_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445605_video_v3.mp4 Will East Palestine Residents Get Compensation from Norfolk Southern? 2024-04-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Norfolk SouthernEast PalestineTrain derailmentOhioPennsylvaniasettlementfederal court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445606/how-does-government-spending-impact-inflation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445606_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445606_video_v3.mp4 How Does Government Spending Impact Inflation? 2024-04-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Government spendingInflationFiscal deficitsUS economyTreasury yieldsMortgage ratesUS treasuries https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445607/what-concerns-did-wisconsin-legislators-raise-about-transgender-athletes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445607_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445607_video_v3.mp4 What Concerns Did Wisconsin Legislators Raise about Transgender Athletes? 2024-04-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 WisconsinLegislatorsTransgender athletessportshigh school sportscollege sportsathlete safetyBarb DietrichEvers VetoesTrans athletes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445608/what-economic-impact-does-an-event-like-the-eclipse-have https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445608_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445608_video_v3.mp4 What Economic Impact Does an Event like the Eclipse Have? 2024-04-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 solar eclipseeconomic impacttourismleisure sectorhospitality sectoremploymentEveryday Economics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445609/why-is-the-us-economy-doing-better-than-many-expected https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445609_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445609_video_v3.mp4 Why Is the U.S. Economy Doing Better than Many Expected? 2024-04-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 U.S. EconomyProductivity GrowthInflationConsumer Price IndexInterest Rates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445610/what-did-residents-have-to-say-at-a-hearing-on-east-palestine https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445610_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445610_video_v3.mp4 What Did Residents Have to Say at a Hearing on East Palestine? 2024-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 East PalestineOhio Train DerailmentPennsylvaniaSheila StieglerEnvironmental DisasterLawrence CountyConstitutional Rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445611/who-do-hispanic-voters-support-in-the-upcoming-presidential-election https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445611_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445611_video_v3.mp4 Who Do Hispanic Voters Support in the Upcoming Presidential Election? 2024-03-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Donald TrumpJoe BidenHispanic votersRepublican PartyDemocratic Party2024 ElectionsVoter supportElection poll https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445612/what-challenges-do-law-enforcement-face-responding-to-swatting https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445612_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445612_video_v3.mp4 What Challenges do Law Enforcement Face Responding to Swatting? 2024-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 SwattingLaw EnforcementArtificial IntelligenceCybercrimeAnonymous PlatformsTelegramFBIForeign Actors https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445613/what-does-the-february-jobs-report-tell-us-about-the-job-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445613_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445613_video_v3.mp4 What Does the February Jobs Report Tell Us About the Job Market? 2024-03-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 February jobs reportlabor marketunemployment ratewage growtheconomic data https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445614/is-nil-coming-to-high-school-sports-next https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445614_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445614_video_v3.mp4 Is NIL Coming to High School Sports Next? 2024-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 NILName Image LikenessCollege SportsHigh School SportsAmateur SportsSports Rules https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445615/is-wage-growth-keeping-up-with-inflation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445615_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445615_video_v3.mp4 Is Wage Growth Keeping Up With Inflation? 2024-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 consumer priceshourly earningsinflationwage growthpandemicreal wageseconomic analysis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445616/what-is-house-hacking https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445616_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445616_video_v3.mp4 What is "House Hacking"? 2024-03-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 House HackingMortgageLow Down PaymentRentingHome OwnershipEveryday Economics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445617/how-do-elections-impact-the-global-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445617_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445617_video_v3.mp4 How Do Elections Impact the Global Economy? 2024-03-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 electionsglobal economypolicy uncertaintyinvestingDonald Trumptariffs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445618/what-does-the-pce-show-on-rent-growth https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445618_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445618_video_v3.mp4 What Does the PCE Show on Rent Growth? 2024-03-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 PCEPersonal Consumption Expendituresrent growthsingle family homesmultifamily renthousing marketinflationeconomic data https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445619/how-has-state-gun-restriction-legislation-played-out-in-the-courts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445619_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445619_video_v3.mp4 How Has State Gun Restriction Legislation Played Out in the Courts? 2024-03-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 Gun ControlSecond AmendmentGun LawsIllinoisUS Supreme CourtChicagoWashington D.C.Gun RightsFirearmsLegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445620/can-new-construction-keep-up-with-housing-demand https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445620_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445620_video_v3.mp4 Can New Construction Keep Up With Housing Demand? 2024-03-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 New ConstructionHousing MarketHousing DemandHousing SupplyEconomic OutlookIncrease in Demand https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445621/what-is-stopping-mortgage-ready-families-from-buying-homes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445621_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445621_video_v3.mp4 What is Stopping Mortgage Ready Families from Buying Homes? 2024-02-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 home ownershipmortgage readyreal estatedown paymentclosing coststransaction costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445622/is-game-day-a-win-for-nearby-businesses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445622_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445622_video_v3.mp4 Is Game Day a Win for Nearby Businesses? 2024-02-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Taxpayer funded stadiumslocal businesseseconomic impactopportunity costsportsstadiumscity benefitsbusiness drawbackstaxpayers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445623/how-have-high-mortgage-rates-impacted-the-housing-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445623_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445623_video_v3.mp4 How have High Mortgage Rates Impacted the Housing Market? 2024-02-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Mortgage RatesHousing MarketHome SalesMarket ActivityEconomic AnalysisReal EstateSupply and DemandExisting Homes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445624/what-does-the-decline-in-average-hours-worked-mean-for-the-jobs-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445624_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445624_video_v3.mp4 What Does the Decline in Average Hours Worked Mean for the Jobs Market? 2024-02-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 average hours workedjobs reportlabor marketeconomic trendmultiple jobslabor bargaining powerquit rate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445625/more-car-dealerships-join-call-to-tap-the-brakes-on-evs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445625_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445625_video_v3.mp4 More Car Dealerships Join Call to ‘Tap the Brakes’ on EVs 2024-02-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/445626/assembly-republicans-approve-99percent-of-evers-maps-democrats-vote-no https://img.videonest.org/gamma/445626_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/445626_video_v3.mp4 Assembly Republicans Approve 99% of Evers’ Maps; Democrats Vote No 2024-01-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/446834/illinois-gun-owners-take-aim-at-states-gun-laws-with-lobby-day https://img.videonest.org/gamma/446834_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/446834_video_v3.mp4 Illinois gun owners take aim at state's gun laws with lobby day Greg Bishop shares highlights from Wednesday's Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day where gun owners took aim at the state's gun laws and lawsuits pending in federal court. 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1144 IllinoisGun controlGun rightsFirearmsSecond amendmentIllinois Capitol BuildingRepublican PartyGun banSupreme CourtConcealed carryGun ownersState RepresentativeIllinois state houseLegislatureNational Rifle Association https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/446835/doge-il-finds-dollar1-billion-from-state-taxpayers-going-to-ngos https://img.videonest.org/gamma/446835_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/446835_video_v3.mp4 DOGE IL finds $1 billion from state taxpayers going to NGOs Greg Bishop talks live with former state Rep. Jeanne Ives about her efforts to highlight a billion Illinois tax dollars being sent to non-government organizations. 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 803 IllinoisJeanne Ivesstate budgetIllinois budgettax fundsgovernment organizationgrant accountability actnon-profittax payersbudget votegovernment grantsnon-profitsstate grantspolitical advocacybudgeting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/446836/rep-swalwell-d-ca-to-sec-noem-is-this-doctored-or-not https://img.videonest.org/gamma/446836_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/446836_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Swalwell (D-CA) to Sec. Noem: “Is This Doctored or Not?” Rep. Swalwell (D-CA) to Sec. Noem: “Is This Doctored or Not Doctored?” From the US House 5/14/25 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 204 Eric SwalwellKristi NoemDonald TrumpDoctored PhotoUS HouseCongressional HearingMisinformationPolitical debate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/446837/wa-state-labor-board-investigating-everett-employees-union-dues-complaint https://img.videonest.org/gamma/446837_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/446837_video_v3.mp4 WA State Labor Board Investigating Everett Employee’s Union Dues Complaint (The Center Square) – A Washington state labor board is investigating a complaint filed by an employee with the city of Everett regarding dues paid to the local union after that employee attempted to opt out. While the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, representing the employee, claims the incident highlights ongoing problems with the process by which public workers can opt out of paying union dues, the local union and the city of Everett argue it was an administrative mistake that has since been resolved. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_0a0c21e1-27e1-446d-b18b-0100b64abfb1.html 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 808 union duesCity of Everettpublic employeesright to workunionemployeespublic sector unioncollective bargainingstate lawemployee duesWashington InfoFocusCarleen JohnsonTJ Martinell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/446838/college-health-insurance-mess-debated-at-illinois-capitol https://img.videonest.org/gamma/446838_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/446838_video_v3.mp4 College health insurance 'mess' debated at Illinois Capitol Illinois lawmakers are having discussions about pension obligations and payment backlogs which continue to plague the state’s College Insurance Program. 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 114 IllinoisIllinois CapitolIllinois lawmakersCollege Insurance Programpension obligationspayment backlogsColm BrewerPaul JacobsJennifer Gong-GershowitzSteven Reick https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/446839/illinois-gun-owners-rally-take-aim-at-gun-laws-court-cases https://img.videonest.org/gamma/446839_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/446839_video_v3.mp4 Illinois gun owners rally, take aim at gun laws, court cases Illinois gun owners are taking aim at cases they’ve brought in the court against current Illinois laws and legislation they say would continue to take away their rights during Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day Wednesday. 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 185 Illinoisgun lawsgun controlgun ownersIllinois State Rifle Associationsecond amendmentgun rightsSenate Bill 8Martin McLaughlinTerri BryantDave Grossman https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/446840/protesters-interrupt-rfk-jr-during-testimony https://img.videonest.org/gamma/446840_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/446840_video_v3.mp4 Protesters Interrupt RFK Jr. During Testimony US Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Hearing on Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Health and Human Services Budget 5/14/25 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Senate HearingHealth BudgetProtestsU.S. SenateTestimony https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/446841/thom-tillis-r-nc-the-us-is-still-ahead-but-china-is-closing-the-gap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/446841_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/446841_video_v3.mp4 Thom Tillis (R-NC): “the US Is Still Ahead but China Is Closing the Gap” From The US Senate Judiciary Meeting Intellectual Property Subcommittee Hearings to examine foreign threats to American innovation and economic leadership. 5/14/25 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 114 Thom TillisUS SenateChinaIntellectual PropertyAmerican InnovationPatent LawEconomic LeadershipArtificial IntelligenceAI RaceProtecting Innovation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/446842/il-supreme-court-hears-if-ex-officer-accused-of-murder-should-get-pretrial-release https://img.videonest.org/gamma/446842_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/446842_video_v3.mp4 IL Supreme Court hears if ex-officer accused of murder should get pretrial release The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on whether a former sheriff’s deputy accused of murder should be granted pretrial release. 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 96 Illinois Supreme CourtPretrial ReleaseMurder AccusationSheriff's DeputyCourt ArgumentsSean GraysonDeborah PughMichael Cebula https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/446843/rep-thompson-d-ms-the-constitution-is-clear https://img.videonest.org/gamma/446843_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/446843_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Thompson (D-MS): “The Constitution Is Clear” From the US House Homeland Security Hearing 5/14/25 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 123 Rep. ThompsonBennie ThompsonUS HouseHomeland SecurityDue ProcessICEImmigrationCongressional HearingDHSDetentionCristine Wormuth https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/446844/president-trump-the-largest-order-of-jets-in-the-history-of-boeing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/446844_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/446844_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “The Largest Order of Jets in the History of Boeing” The president in Qatar 5/14/25 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Donald TrumpBoeingJet OrderQatarTrade DealAviation IndustryInternational Relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/446845/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-may-15th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/446845_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/446845_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday May 15th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2729 Greg BishopIllinois in FocusIllinois budgetgun controlGun rightsSecond Amendmentstate taxtax payertax dollarsgovernment financegun ownersIllinoisThe Center Squareservice taxstate politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/446846/sec-hegseth-i-truly-see-the-eyes-of-american-strength https://img.videonest.org/gamma/446846_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/446846_video_v3_converted.mp4 Sec. Hegseth: “I Truly See the Eyes of American Strength” 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Donald TrumpAl Udeid Air BaseAmerican TroopsMilitary ServiceDefending ConstitutionQatarAmerican StrengthNationUS AlliesPresidential Address https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/446847/president-trump-to-us-troops-all-of-you-are-the-tip-of-the-spear https://img.videonest.org/gamma/446847_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/446847_video_v3.mp4 President Trump to U.S. Troops: “All of You Are the Tip of the Spear” 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Donald TrumpU.S. TroopsAl Udeid Air BaseMilitary SpeechAmerican PowerMaking America Great AgainEnemies of CivilizationAmerican interestsDefending Allies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/446848/trump-i-remember-biden-saying-we-will-not-let-maga-take-over-this-country https://img.videonest.org/gamma/446848_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/446848_video_v3.mp4 Trump: I remember Biden saying, "We will not let MAGA take over this country." 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Donald TrumpJoe BidenMAGAMake America Great AgainAmerica FirstPolitical CommentaryUS Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/446849/trump-were-the-hottest-country-in-the-world-right-now-and-6-months-ago-they-were-laughing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/446849_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/446849_video_v3_converted.mp4 Trump: "We're the hottest country in the world right now. And 6 months ago, they were laughing" 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Donald TrumpPresident TrumpUnited StatesYemenSyriaHouthiair showUAEEmir https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/446850/president-trump-i-said-i-want-a-lot-of-drones https://img.videonest.org/gamma/446850_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/446850_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "I said I want a lot of drones." 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpIrandronedrone costspolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/446851/president-trump-we-were-asked-to-stop-firing-at-the-houthis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/446851_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/446851_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "We were asked to stop firing at the Houthis" 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Donald TrumpHouthisYemenSaudi ArabiaUS Foreign PolicyMiddle East https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/446852/trump-were-going-to-have-over-dollar10-trillion-nobody-has-ever-come-close-no-country https://img.videonest.org/gamma/446852_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/446852_video_v3_converted.mp4 Trump: "We're going to have over $10 Trillion. Nobody has ever come close. No country." 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Donald Trumpinvestmenteconomyeconomic growtheconomic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/446853/trump-enemies-of-ours-people-that-are-not-fair-from-the-press-are-saying-its-been-amazing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/446853_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/446853_video_v3_converted.mp4 Trump: "Enemies of ours, people that are not fair from the press, are saying it's been amazing." 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Donald TrumpThe PressPolitical NewsInvestmentsRaising CapitalGovernmenthistoric trip https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/446854/president-trump-you-hide-behind-a-tree-and-the-drone-comes-down-and-it-circles-you-with-fire https://img.videonest.org/gamma/446854_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/446854_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "You hide behind a tree and the drone comes down, and it circles you with fire." 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Donald TrumpSean DuffyDrone technologyPolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/446855/how-can-the-public-access-spending-data-through-illinois-comptrollers-website https://img.videonest.org/gamma/446855_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/446855_video_v3.mp4 How can the public access spending data through Illinois’ Comptroller’s website? 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 IllinoisComptrollerSpending DataGovernment SpendingOpen BooksAdam AndrzejewskiPublic MoneyIllinois Comptroller's WebsiteGovernment Transparency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/446856/how-does-the-last-minute-budget-process-impact-taxpayer-transparency https://img.videonest.org/gamma/446856_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/446856_video_v3.mp4 How does the last-minute budget process impact taxpayer transparency? 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 IllinoisIllinois budgetBudget processTaxpayerGovernment spendingTaxpayer transparency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/446857/what-does-rep-chris-miller-mean-by-cutting-the-pork-the-pigs-start-to-squeal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/446857_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/446857_video_v3.mp4 What does Rep. Chris Miller mean by “cutting the pork, the pigs start to squeal”? 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 Chris MillerIllinois PoliticsBudget ProposalIllinois HouseIllinois Freedom CaucusPork Barrel SpendingGovernment SpendingNGOsGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/446858/why-does-halbrook-suggest-direct-support-to-individuals-over-funding-politically-favored-groups https://img.videonest.org/gamma/446858_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/446858_video_v3_converted.mp4 Why does Halbrook suggest direct support to individuals over funding politically favored groups? 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Brad Halbrookpolitical fundingnon-profitsIllinoisgovernment spendingpolitical groupstaxpayer money https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/446859/what-areas-will-benefit-from-the-expanded-light-rail-services-in-the-puget-sound-region https://img.videonest.org/gamma/446859_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/446859_video_v3_converted.mp4 What areas will benefit from the expanded light rail services in the Puget Sound region? 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Sound TransitPuget SoundLight RailDowntown RedmondTransit 3 ProjectVoter ApprovedPublic Transportationtransportation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/446860/us-house-testimony-i-think-charter-schools-are-intentional-about-creating-more-paths-for-parents https://img.videonest.org/gamma/446860_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/446860_video_v3.mp4 US House Testimony: “I Think Charter Schools Are Intentional About Creating More Paths for Parents” 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 House EducationWorkforce Committeecharter schoolsparental involvementeducationDarryl Cobb https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/446861/us-house-testimony-charter-school-segregation-by-race-and-class-is-stark https://img.videonest.org/gamma/446861_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/446861_video_v3_converted.mp4 US House Testimony: “Charter School Segregation by Race and Class Is Stark” 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 House Education and Workforce Committeecharter schoolsschool segregationracial segregationGenevieve Siegel-Hawleyeducational opportunitypublic schools https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/446862/rep-hammond-r-il-these-tax-hikes-would-further-damage-our-economy-and-drive-up-the-tax-burden https://img.videonest.org/gamma/446862_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/446862_video_v3_converted.mp4 Rep. Hammond (R-IL): "These tax hikes would further damage our economy and drive up the tax burden" 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Rep. HammondIllinoistax hikestax burdeneconomyIllinois Revenue Alliancetaxpayer fundedillegal immigrantsgovernment spendingbudget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/446863/illinois-budget-battle-tax-dollars-and-new-laws-on-the-horizon https://img.videonest.org/gamma/446863_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/446863_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Budget Battle: Tax Dollars & New Laws on the Horizon 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 IllinoisBudgetSpending PlanTax DollarsNew LawsGreg BishopState HistoryFiscal Year https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/448491/rep-chip-roy-r-tx-yes-that-means-touching-medicaid https://img.videonest.org/gamma/448491_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/448491_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX): “Yes That Means Touching Medicaid” From the House Budget Committee Markup - One Big Beautiful Bill FY 2025 5/16/25 2025-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 Chip RoyMedicaidBudget CommitteeGovernment spendingUS HouseEconomic growthHouse budgetBudget deficits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/448492/criminal-justice-issues-take-center-stage-at-illinois-state-capitol https://img.videonest.org/gamma/448492_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/448492_video_v3.mp4 Criminal justice issues take center stage at Illinois State Capitol Greg Bishop discusses several issues raised at the statehouse about criminal justice, including changes Republicans say are needed for the state's no cash bail law, a bill heading to the governor's desk to require more police recruit background checks and a call for the Department of Corrections director to be ousted. 2025-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1046 IllinoisGreg Bishopcash bailPre-Trial Fairness ActSafe-T Actlaw enforcementpolice regulationbackground checksIllinois SenateJB Pritzkercriminal justicestateville prisonIllinois politicsGubernatorial appointmentsSen Turner https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/448493/republican-says-illinois-should-spend-dollar44-billion-not-dollar55-billion-for-annual-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/448493_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/448493_video_v3.mp4 Republican says Illinois should spend $44 billion, not $55 billion for annual budget Greg Bishop talks live with state Rep. Jed Davis about his budget proposal and the process of getting a state spending plan across the finish line. 2025-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 901 IllinoisState BudgetJed DavisIllinois legislaturespending planstate fundsFiscal ResponsibilityGovernment spendingtaxesstate budgetstate legislaturepolitical commentaryelection seasonGreg Bishopfederal policies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/448494/seattle-memorial-stadium-devs-promise-zero-risk-of-cost-overruns-to-city https://img.videonest.org/gamma/448494_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/448494_video_v3.mp4 Seattle Memorial Stadium Devs Promise Zero Risk of Cost Overruns to City From Parks, Public Utilities and Technology Committee 5/14/25 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 201 SeattleMemorial StadiumSeattle Public SchoolsCapital Improvement PlanRob JohnsonMarshall FosterCity CouncilPublic FundingCivic VisionRedevelopment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/448495/il-bill-requiring-thorough-background-checks-of-police-hires-headed-to-governor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/448495_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/448495_video_v3.mp4 IL bill requiring thorough background checks of police hires headed to governor In the wake of the highly-publicized shooting of a Springfield woman by a police officer, a measure requiring more stringent background checks for police hires has passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly. 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 120 IllinoisIllinois General AssemblyPolice HiringBackground ChecksDoris TurnerJames WilburnDennis TipswordLaw Enforcement Agencies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/448496/il-gop-senators-call-for-doc-leaders-removal-over-safety-issues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/448496_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/448496_video_v3.mp4 IL GOP senators call for DOC leader’s removal over safety issues Republican state senators are calling for the removal of the acting director of the Illinois Department of Corrections. 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 111 IllinoisIllinois GOPIllinois Department of CorrectionsLaToya HughesJason PlummerJ.B. PritzkerStatevilleCorrectionsUnion PartnersMail ScanningPublic SafetyInmate safetyManagement FailureStaff AssaultsCorrections Staff https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/448497/spokane-county-proposes-regional-task-force-to-revive-jail-funding-measure https://img.videonest.org/gamma/448497_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/448497_video_v3.mp4 Spokane County Proposes Regional Task Force to Revive Jail Funding Measure (The Center Square) - Spokane County is preparing to establish a regional task force over the coming weeks to develop a tax proposal to fund a new jail after the last push fell short in 2023. The Board of County Commissioners and the Spokane Valley City Council both discussed the initiative during separate meetings on Tuesday. Commissioner Chris Jordan said the city of Spokane may bring it to a vote in the next few weeks, highlighting the regional collaboration. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_5a6c07f8-048b-43e3-9e3b-38af11541634.html 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1086 Spokane Countytax proposaljail constructionhomelessness systemopioid addictionSpokaneSpokane Valleyhomelessnessopioid responselocal governmenttax measurenew jailtaxesregional collaborationpublic safety tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/448498/spokesman-tommy-pigott-there-were-harrowing-stories-that-they-told https://img.videonest.org/gamma/448498_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/448498_video_v3.mp4 Spokesman Tommy Pigott: “There Were Harrowing Stories That They Told” From the Department of State Press Briefing 5/15/25 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Tommy PigottState DepartmentRefugee TreatmentRefugee StoriesPress BriefingExecutive Orders https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/448499/republicans-say-illinois-pretrial-fairness-act-is-broken-needs-fixed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/448499_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/448499_video_v3.mp4 Republicans say Illinois’ Pretrial Fairness Act is broken, needs fixed Illinois Republicans are calling for changes to the state’s Pretrial Fairness Act after a man accused of concealing a dead body in a trashcan for nearly two months was released from jail pending trial. 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 218 IllinoisPretrial Fairness ActMegan BosTom WeberPatrick WindhorstJose Luis Mendoza GonzalezFelony ChargesCriminal JusticeIllinois Safety Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/448500/illinois-lawmakers-say-transit-funding-will-be-secured-before-deadline https://img.videonest.org/gamma/448500_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/448500_video_v3.mp4 Illinois lawmakers say transit funding will be secured before deadline Some Illinois lawmakers are calling on their fellow legislators to secure funding for transit systems by the May 31 deadline. 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 79 Illinoistransit fundingMarcus EvansRam VillivalamIllinois lawmakersCOVID-19transit systemtransit infrastructuretransportationChicagoinfrastructure https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/448501/ca-judge-requires-parental-notification-for-elementary-school-gender-lesson https://img.videonest.org/gamma/448501_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/448501_video_v3.mp4 CA Judge Requires Parental Notification for Elementary School Gender Lesson (The Center Square) - A California federal judge issued a preliminary injunction requiring parental notification and opt-outs for gender identity topics in an elementary school’s buddy program pairing older elementary students with younger mentees, citing concerns from the program’s controversial lesson in which fifth graders were enlisted to teach kindergarteners about gender identity. At issue is a specific buddy session, in which teachers selected and read the gender identity book “My Shadow Is Pink,” which the ruling says is “about a boy who liked to wear dresses and play with toys associated with girls.” The session took place at an elementary school in the Encinitas Union School District. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_1fd5d4de-cd60-440c-bf07-dd0eb9da638a.html 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 402 Gender lessonsElementary schoolBuddy ProgramGender identitypreliminary injunctionfifth gradersParental rightsCalifornia ReporterMy Shadow is PinkLGBTQ booksEnglish curriculum https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/448502/vice-president-vance-law-is-the-root-of-ordered-liberty-in-the-united-states https://img.videonest.org/gamma/448502_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/448502_video_v3.mp4 Vice President Vance: “Law Is the Root of Ordered Liberty in the United States” From The White House: Vice President JD Vance Delivers Remarks at the Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 JD VanceVice Presidentlaw enforcementPeace Officerscivil societylegal systemUnited StatesNational Peace Officers’ Memorial Service https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/448503/gop-lawmakers-say-illinois-democrats-are-plotting-new-service-taxes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/448503_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/448503_video_v3.mp4 GOP lawmakers say Illinois Democrats are plotting new service taxes Illinois House Republicans say Democrats are planning major tax increases. 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 143 IllinoisIllinois House RepublicansDemocratsService taxesTaxpayersRyan SpainChicagoLegislative sessionJack GeiserDean Graven https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/448504/president-trump-theres-going-to-be-plenty-left-over-to-help-the-world https://img.videonest.org/gamma/448504_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/448504_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “There’s Going to Be Plenty Left Over to Help the World” From The White House: President Trump Participates in a Roundtable with Business Leaders, May 15, 2025 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Donald TrumpRussiaUkraineWhite HouseBusiness LeadersInternational RelationsU.S. Foreign Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/448505/illinois-republicans-raise-alarm-over-possible-service-tax-proposal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/448505_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/448505_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Republicans raise alarm over possible service tax proposal Greg Bishop reviews concerns Illinois Republicans continue to raise ahead of the budget about tax increases, including the possibility of a service tax. 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 449 Greg BishopIllinoisservice taxtax increasesIllinois Revenue AllianceRyan SpainBrandon JohnsonChicago Transit AuthoritySale TaxesDean GravenSpringfieldAffordable HousingSmall Businesses https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/448506/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-may-16th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/448506_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/448506_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday May 16th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2213 IllinoisState budgetcriminal justicecash bailPretrial Fairness ActGreg Bishopgovernment spendingstate legislationpolice reformlaw enforcementIllinois Safety Actbudget spendingIllinois economystate senatortax increases https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/448507/rep-elfreth-d-md-dig-into-the-impacts-or-the-potential-impacts-of-the-actions-of-doge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/448507_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/448507_video_v3_converted.mp4 Rep. Elfreth (D-MD): “Dig Into the Impacts or the Potential Impacts of the Actions of DOGE” 2025-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 Rep. ElfrethUS HouseArmed Services CommitteeDOGEpersonnelworkforcehiring freezepersonnel impactsmilitary personnel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/448508/rep-don-bacon-r-ne-were-at-war-in-the-cyber-domain https://img.videonest.org/gamma/448508_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/448508_video_v3_converted.mp4 Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE): “We’re at War in the Cyber Domain” 2025-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Don BaconUS HouseArmed Services CommitteeCyber DomainCyber AttackChinaPeople's Republic of Chinacritical infrastructurecyber war https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/448509/rep-eugene-vindman-d-va-we-are-leaving-ourselves-completely-open-to-a-a-major-line-of-attack https://img.videonest.org/gamma/448509_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/448509_video_v3_converted.mp4 Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA): “we are leaving ourselves completely open to a a major line of attack” 2025-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Eugene VindmanUS HouseArmed Services Committeecyber attacksdisinformationdeceptionnational securityUS politicsgovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/448510/what-does-the-illinois-gun-owners-bill-of-rights-propose https://img.videonest.org/gamma/448510_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/448510_video_v3.mp4 What does the Illinois Gun Owners Bill of Rights propose? 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 IllinoisGun RightsJohn CabelloLaw EnforcementBill of RightsGun Owners Bill of Rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/448511/president-trump-we-dont-care-if-youre-politically-correct https://img.videonest.org/gamma/448511_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/448511_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "We don't care if you're politically correct." 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Donald TrumpTrump AdministrationArmed ForcesPolitical CorrectnessExecutive OrderMilitary TrainingSocial ExperimentsAmerican WarriorAmerican Fighter https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/448512/president-trump-we-were-way-behind-russia-and-china-and-now-were-way-way-ahead-of-everybody https://img.videonest.org/gamma/448512_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/448512_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "We were way behind Russia and China, and now we're way, way ahead of everybody" 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Donald TrumpRussiaChinaSpace ForceUS Military https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/448513/president-trump-we-want-the-real-generals-not-the-fake-generals https://img.videonest.org/gamma/448513_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/448513_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "We want the real generals, not the fake generals" 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Donald TrumpMilitary leadershipPolitical GeneralsU.S. MilitaryMilitary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450218/two-weeks-remain-before-illinois-budget-deadline https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450218_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450218_video_v3.mp4 Two weeks remain before Illinois' budget deadline Greg Bishop shares some of each side of the political aisle on where Illinois legislators are at in crafting the next state spending plan set to begin July 1. 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 652 Illinois Budgetbudget deadlineTax Increasestate spendingGreg BishopLegislative SessionIllinoistax increasesbudget processJB PritzkerChris Welchsmall businessfirearmsregulationsafe gun storage https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450219/illinois-firearm-owner-id-card-verification-website-to-be-down-for-maintenance-impacting-ammo-sales https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450219_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450219_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Firearm Owner ID card verification website to be down for maintenance, impacting ammo sales Greg Bishop shares updates about Illinois' Firearm Owners ID card, including Illinois State Police planning to take down their FOID validation server for maintenance and Guns Save Life not appealing a recent state appeals court decision upholding the FOID card. 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 845 IllinoisFOID cardammunitionIllinois State Policegun ownersGun Save LifelawsuitFirearmFirearm retailerState policeIllinois FOID CardGuns Save LifeBruen precedentSecond AmendmentGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450220/old-plans-new-hope-for-election-reform-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450220_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450220_video_v3.mp4 Old Plans, New Hope for Election Reform in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – Lawmakers made another attempt to reform elections in Pennsylvania, though it’s unclear how much appetite exists to deliver the plan to the governor’s desk. In many ways, it’s familiar. Like House Democratic-backed proposals that came before it, the bill establishes early in-person voting, ballot boxes and faster voter registration timelines. House Speaker Joanna McClinton, of Philadelphia, again sponsored it. And again, it passed along party lines – 102-101 in favor, to be exact. This time, however, there’s a historic difference: a bill to enact voter identification, historically a non-starter for the Democratic party, is only one step behind. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_0a68bdcc-e6e5-41c3-8b18-f3b3b332af13.html 2025-05-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 385 Eliana KerndleChristen SmithPennsylvania legislatureelection reformvoter IDmail in votingelection billDemocratRepublicanelection lawearly votingballot box https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450221/feds-investigating-whether-comey-post-was-threat-and-carbon-tax-goes-before-high-court-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450221_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450221_video_v3.mp4 Feds Investigating Whether Comey Post Was Threat & Carbon Tax Goes Before High Court in Pennsylvania Federal authorities are investigating whether a message posted on social media by former FBI Director James Comey was meant to be a threat against President Donald Trump. A skeptical high court grilled state officials this week about whether the money it wants to collect from a regional anti-pollution pact constitutes a fee or a tax. U.S. stocks soared Monday after the world's two largest economies reached a temporary trade deal to significantly lower tariffs while talks continue. And more... 2025-05-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 James ComeyDonald Trumpcarbon taxPennsylvaniaUS China tradetrade negotiationsprescription drug pricesFBI Directorpolitical violenceChinaUS EconomyPennsylvania High Courtinternational tradetrade dealsenvironmental protection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450222/il-house-republicans-call-out-dollar1b-for-ngos-plan-their-own-budget-proposal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450222_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450222_video_v3.mp4 IL House Republicans Call Out $1B for NGOs, Plan Their Own Budget Proposal (The Center Square) – Illinois Republicans say there is more than $1 billion of Illinois taxpayer funds going to non-government organizations with little oversight and accountability. Among the spending some members of the Illinois House Republicans highlighted was more than $14 million going to the Indo American Center. State Rep. Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, said that’s just a drop in the bucket. “Today, we’re turning our attention to a staggering amount of taxpayer money, over $1 billion that’s been funneled into politically connected non-government organizations, or NGOs,” Halbrook said during a news conference in Springfield Tuesday. 2025-05-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinoisbudget proposalRepublican Partytax increasesJB Pritzkernon-government organizationsstate spendingtaxpayersenergy policygun controlSecond AmendmentIllinois legislationSchool boardsStudent focusLearning outcomes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450223/septa-finds-dollar914m-through-accountability-program https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450223_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450223_video_v3.mp4 SEPTA Finds $91.4M Through Accountability Program (The Center Square) - Central to the debate around bailouts for the Philadelphia area’s mass transit system, SEPTA, has been the long-term sustainability of the agency’s finances. It’s currently set to face a $213 million deficit in July. Republicans in the legislature have resisted bailouts and solutions that would allocate more state dollars toward mass transit, favoring funding road and bridge construction throughout the state and demanding belt-tightening measures. Today, SEPTA announced that it has identified $91.4 million in accruing annual recurring revenue and savings through its Efficiency and Accountability, or E&A, program. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_e565d1dd-5b13-41f1-af32-a327b96b601b.html 2025-05-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 242 SEPTASEPTA FundingPennsylvaniaJosh ShapiroKristen SmithBudgetPennsylvania Legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450224/are-republicans-cutting-medicaid https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450224_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450224_video_v3.mp4 Are Republicans Cutting Medicaid? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Therese Boudreaux, Congressional Reporter for The Center Square. They discuss the budget making its way through Congress, particularly the tax cuts and Medicaid reforms. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 561 Medicaidspending reductionMedicaid spendingTrump tax cutschild tax creditwork requirementsMedicaid eligibilityBiden administrationMike JohnsonDonald Trumplegislative agenda https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450225/lawmakers-blast-chicago-officials-for-opposing-video-gaming-terminals-in-the-city https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450225_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450225_video_v3.mp4 Lawmakers blast Chicago officials for opposing video gaming terminals in the city Illinois lawmakers are pushing back against Chicago officials who oppose video gaming terminals in the city. 2025-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 96 IllinoisChicagoVideo Gaming TerminalsGaming TaxesRevenueSmall BusinessLawmakersJohn ArenaJohn CabelloPat DoerrCasino Project https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450226/retailer-warns-il-state-police-website-maintenance-could-pause-firearms-sales https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450226_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450226_video_v3.mp4 Retailer warns IL State Police website maintenance could pause firearms sales A firearms retailer is raising alarm over Illinois State Police planning to take down a Firearm Owners ID verification website for maintenance. 2025-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 174 IllinoisFirearm Owners IDIllinois State PoliceFirearmsAmmunitionDan EldridgeFOIDFirearm Sales https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450227/carbon-tax-goes-before-skeptical-high-court-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450227_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450227_video_v3.mp4 Carbon Tax Goes Before Skeptical High Court in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – A skeptical high court grilled state officials this week about whether the money it wants to collect from a regional anti-pollution pact constitutes a fee or a tax. Only the latter needs legislative approval, which will not happen with a split General Assembly, where the risk of rising utility bills 30% during economic uncertainty weighs heavily. That means it’s up to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to decide if the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative’s effort to limit harmful emissions from power plants across the mid-Atlantic rises above the financial impact residents may feel. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_c786e957-1a3c-4121-af9c-4f74ceca46aa.html 2025-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 407 Regional Greenhouse Gas InitiativePennsylvania Supreme CourtJosh ShapiroTom WolfPennsylvaniaclimate policyinterstate compactrenewable energyfossil fuelsstate legislationEliana KernodleKristen Smithregulatory authority https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450228/rep-ro-khanna-d-ca-why-have-7-generals-been-dismissed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450228_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450228_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA): “Why Have 7 Generals Been Dismissed” From the US House Armed Services Committee 5/16/25 2025-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Ro KhannaUS HouseArmed Services CommitteeSecretary of Defensegeneral dismissal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450229/16-states-dc-sue-trump-over-2021-ev-charger-funds-most-havent-built-chargers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450229_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450229_video_v3.mp4 16 States, DC Sue Trump Over 2021 EV Charger Funds; Most Haven’t Built Chargers (The Center Square) - A 17-state-and-territory coalition led by California, Washington and Colorado is suing the Trump administration to maintain access to $5 billion in EV charger funding passed by Congress in 2021 but put on hold by the current administration. A majority of the coalition, including lawsuit leaders California and Washington, has failed to build any chargers using $3.3 billion in awarded funds over the past four fiscal years. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_01e84d45-fa20-4790-aafd-5f5d49df5268.html 2025-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 548 EV charger fundingTrump administrationCaliforniaWashingtonColoradoElectric vehiclesEV infrastructureInfrastructure Investment and Jobs ActEV charging technologyFast chargersClean creditsKeegan KernodleKenneth Schrupp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450230/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-may-19th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450230_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450230_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday May 19th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1962 Illinoisstate budgetGas Taxfirearm salesammunition salesFOID CardGun RightsGun ControlIllinois State PoliceIllinois Supreme CourtJ.B. PritzkerIllinois BudgetState TaxesGreg BishopThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450231/what-changes-are-republicans-seeking-to-the-pretrial-fairness-act-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450231_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450231_video_v3_converted.mp4 What changes are Republicans seeking to the Pretrial Fairness Act in Illinois? 2025-05-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 IllinoisPretrial Fairness ActRepublicansLegislationStatehousePoliceTurnerBackground CheckPolice applicantsSangamon CountyIllinois legislatureIllinois politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450232/rep-harris-r-nc-in-2022-30percent-of-the-murders-of-police-officers-were-unprovoked-ambushes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450232_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450232_video_v3_converted.mp4 Rep. Harris (R-NC): "In 2022, 30% of the Murders of Police Officers Were Unprovoked Ambushes” 2025-05-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Ted BuddUS HouseLaw EnforcementPolice OfficersUnprovoked Ambush2022 murdersRep. HarrisNorth CarolinaFirst Baptist Church CharlotteCharlotte North Carolina https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450233/what-happens-to-outdated-evs-and-chargers-as-new-technology-emerges https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450233_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450233_video_v3.mp4 What happens to outdated EVs and chargers as new technology emerges? 2025-05-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Electric VehiclesEV ChargersEV TechnologyGovernment SubsidiesInfrastructure ProjectsFederal Level https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450234/why-havent-california-and-washington-built-any-ev-chargers-despite-receiving-over-dollar3-billion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450234_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450234_video_v3_converted.mp4 Why haven’t California and Washington built any EV chargers despite receiving over $3 billion? 2025-05-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 CaliforniaWashingtonEV chargersElectric vehiclesEV fundingFundinginfrastructurelawsuit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450235/why-are-17-states-and-territories-suing-the-trump-administration-over-ev-charger-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450235_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450235_video_v3.mp4 Why are 17 states and territories suing the Trump administration over EV charger funding? 2025-05-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 Electric VehicleEV charger fundingTrump administrationCaliforniaWashingtonColoradolawsuit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450236/rep-mann-r-ks-i-unapologetically-stand-with-the-men-and-women-in-blue https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450236_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450236_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Mann (R-KS): “I Unapologetically Stand With the Men and Women in Blue." 2025-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 Rep. Tracey MannUS HouseLaw EnforcementKansasRepublican Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450237/president-trump-were-gonna-give-him-a-fighting-chance-by-taking-off-the-sanctions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450237_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450237_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "We’re Gonna Give Him a Fighting Chance by Taking off the Sanctions" 2025-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Donald TrumpSyriaSanctionsForeign PolicyNew LeaderDiplomacy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450238/what-challenges-are-washington-employees-facing-in-stopping-union-dues-deductions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450238_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450238_video_v3.mp4 What challenges are Washington employees facing in stopping union dues deductions? 2025-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 union dueslabor unionswashington stateemployee rightspaycheck deductionswritten notice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450239/what-role-did-the-illinois-sheriffs-association-play-in-shaping-the-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450239_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450239_video_v3_converted.mp4 What role did the Illinois Sheriffs' Association play in shaping the bill? 2025-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Illinois Sheriffs' Associationpolice legislationSenator Turnerlaw enforcement agenciespolice officerpolice chiefs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450240/why-does-buckner-believe-the-pretrial-fairness-act-is-not-perfect https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450240_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450240_video_v3_converted.mp4 Why does Buckner believe the Pretrial Fairness Act is not perfect? 2025-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Kam BucknerPretrial Fairness ActIllinoisChicagolegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450241/what-is-the-purpose-of-the-pretrial-fairness-act-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450241_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450241_video_v3_converted.mp4 What is the purpose of the Pretrial Fairness Act in Illinois? 2025-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 84 Pretrial Fairness ActIllinoisCash BailCriminal Justice ReformIllinois StatehouseState AttorneysIllinois Supreme CourtBlack Caucus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450242/sec-rubio-well-have-a-dramatic-transformative-effect-on-the-region https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450242_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450242_video_v3_converted.mp4 Sec. Rubio: “We’ll Have a Dramatic Transformative Effect on the Region” 2025-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Marco RubioSyriaSyrian societyMiddle EastPeaceTerrorismForeign fighters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450243/sec-rubio-theres-nothing-compassionate-about-open-borders https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450243_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450243_video_v3_converted.mp4 Sec. Rubio: “There’s Nothing Compassionate About Open Borders” 2025-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 Marco RubioOpen BordersMass MigrationHuman TraffickingCriminalsImmigration Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450244/sec-rubio-its-what-you-do-to-protect-your-sovereignty https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450244_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450244_video_v3_converted.mp4 Sec. Rubio: “it's what you do to protect your sovereignty” 2025-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 Marco RubioProtecting SovereigntyPolitical NewsInternational Affairs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450245/sec-rubio-it-allows-people-to-get-aid-without-hamas-stealing-it https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450245_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450245_video_v3_converted.mp4 Sec. Rubio: “It Allows People to Get Aid Without Hamas Stealing It” 2025-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Marco RubioaidGazaHamasTürkiye https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450665/sec-rubio-a-much-more-cataclysmic-confrontation-in-the-indo-pacific https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450665_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450665_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Rubio: “A Much More Cataclysmic Confrontation in the Indo-Pacific” From the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations 5/20/25 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 68 Marco RubioIndo-PacificForeign RelationsUS SenateRussiaChinaIranNorth KoreaUkraineInternational RelationsGeopoliticsUS Foreign Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450666/housing-market-takes-center-stage-in-the-week-ahead https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450666_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450666_video_v3.mp4 Housing Market Takes Center Stage in the Week Ahead Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the housing market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 674 housing marketinflationinterest ratesfederal reserveeconomic dataunemployment rateChris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday EconomicsThe Center Squareeconomyfiscal policyrate cutsuncertaintyChina https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450667/illinois-legislators-advancing-new-programs-despite-pushback-on-costs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450667_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450667_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators advancing new programs despite pushback on costs With less than two weeks before the May 31 state budget deadline, Greg Bishop discusses the issue of Illinois legislators advancing new programs with taxpayer costs that are "subject to appropriation." 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 540 IllinoisGreg BishopbudgetGovernor Pritzkertax increasesstudent teachersState HouseIllinois billstudent teachingtaxpayer moneyfiscal conservativeFred Crespo https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450668/biden-receives-support-questions-about-transparency-amid-cancer-diagnosis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450668_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450668_video_v3.mp4 Biden receives support, questions about transparency amid cancer diagnosis Greg Bishop shares messages of condolences to political leaders from both sides of the aisle to the news of former President Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis, and questions about whether there was a wide sweeping coverup of Biden's overall health from during his presidency. 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 441 Joe BidenDonald TrumpJ.B. PritzkerCancer diagnosisTransparencyHealth ConcernsCognitive AbilityCenter SquareGreg BishopCoronavirusVentilators https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450669/chicago-hiring-practices-under-civil-rights-investigation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450669_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450669_video_v3.mp4 Chicago hiring practices under civil rights investigation Greg Bishop reviews a recent letter the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division sent Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announcing an investigation into the city's hiring practices that could run afoul of civil rights laws. 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 576 Brandon JohnsonCivil Rights DivisionDepartment of Justiceracial discriminationhiring practicesIllinoisChicagoTrump AdministrationHarmeet DhillonApostolic Church of God https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450670/as-il-gop-slams-possible-tax-hikes-pritzker-says-funding-is-there-for-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450670_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450670_video_v3.mp4 As IL GOP slams possible tax hikes, Pritzker says ‘funding is there’ for budget With just two legislative weeks left on the spring session calendar, the details of Illinois’ tax and spend plan, which could be nearly $55 billion, have yet to be fully revealed. 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisTax hikesBudgetRepublican PartyGovernment fundingIllinois GOP https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450671/jeff-devere-testifies-in-support-of-sales-tax-increase-for-public-safety-in-washington https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450671_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450671_video_v3.mp4 Jeff DeVere Testifies in Support of Sales Tax Increase for Public Safety in Washington Jeff DeVere with the WA Council of Police and Sheriff's testifies in support of HB 2015 that allows local government to raise the sales tax to fund public safety 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 90 Jeff DeVereSales TaxPublic SafetyLaw EnforcementWashingtonWA Council of Police and SheriffsHB 2015 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450672/press-sec-leavitt-chinese-producers-will-be-absorbing-the-cost-of-these-tariffs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450672_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450672_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “Chinese Producers Will Be Absorbing the Cost of These Tariffs” From the White House Press Briefing 5/19/25 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 92 Karine Jean-PierreWhite HousePress BriefingTariffsWalmartConsumer PricesChinaChinese ProducersEconomic Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450673/press-sec-leavitt-trillions-of-dollars-of-investments-flowing-into-our-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450673_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450673_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “Trillions of Dollars of Investments Flowing Into Our Economy” From the White House Press Briefing 5/19/25 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 White HousePress SecretaryKaroline Leavitteconomic investmentUnited StatesJoe Bideneconomic datainflationoil pricesgas prices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450674/rep-boyle-d-pa-its-changing-back-in-a-back-room-by-the-minute https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450674_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450674_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Boyle (D-PA): “It’s Changing Back in a Back Room by the Minute” From US House Budget Hearing 5/18/25 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Rep. Brendan BoyleBudget HearingUS HouseHouse BudgetGovernmentTransparencyPolitical Process https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450675/press-sec-leavitt-president-trump-and-republicans-are-protecting-medicaid https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450675_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450675_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “President Trump and Republicans Are Protecting Medicaid” From the White House Press Briefing 5/19/25 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Karoline LeavittMedicaidDonald TrumpRepublican PartyhealthcareWhite HousePress Briefing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450676/press-sec-leavitt-americans-will-be-keeping-more-of-their-hard-earned-money https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450676_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450676_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “Americans Will Be Keeping More of Their Hard Earned Money” From the White House Press Briefing 5/19/25 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 karoline leavitttax cutswhite housepress briefingsmall businessrepublicansdonald trumpamerican workersovertimeinterest paymentsamerican made carslegislationno tax tips https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450677/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-may-20th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450677_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450677_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday May 20th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1913 Greg BishopJoe BidenDonald TrumpJB PritzkerIllinoisIllinois budgetChicagoBrandon Johnsonprostate cancer2026 electionIllinois General Assemblystate governmentlegislationPublic UniversityStudent Teaching https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450678/president-trump-remember-they-hit-me-with-eggs-my-first-week https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450678_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450678_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "Remember? They hit me with eggs my first week." 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Donald TrumpGrocery PricesBrooke RollinsSecretary of AgricultureEgg PricesFake News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450679/trump-on-rubio-i-used-to-have-to-be-up-there-with-him-he-was-not-nice-he-was-a-tough-one https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450679_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450679_video_v3.mp4 Trump on Rubio: "I used to have to be up there with him. He was not nice. He was a tough one." 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 18 Donald TrumpMarco Rubiopolitical figurespolitical relationshipsUS Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450680/trump-on-2024-election-ill-run-again-and-ill-shove-it-up-their-ass https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450680_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450680_video_v3.mp4 Trump on 2024 Election: "I'll run again and I'll shove it up their ass." 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 18 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450681/trump-on-democrats-they-say-were-gonna-raise-your-taxes-and-they-think-theyre-gonna-win https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450681_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450681_video_v3_converted.mp4 Trump on Democrats: "They say, 'We're gonna raise your taxes.' And they think they're gonna win." 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Donald TrumpDemocratsTax IncreaseTax CutsPolitical News68% Tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450682/president-trump-we-brought-back-about-dollar51-trillion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450682_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450682_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "We brought back about $5.1 trillion." 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Donald TrumpMiddle EastQatarSaudi ArabiaUAE5.1 Trillion dollarsforeign policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450683/trump-to-putin-when-are-we-going-to-end-this-vladimir https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450683_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450683_video_v3_converted.mp4 Trump to Putin: "When are we going to end this, Vladimir?" 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Donald TrumpVladimir PutinUkraineUkraine warBloodshedEnding warEnding bloodshedUS PoliticsGovernment policyInternational relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450684/trump-on-putins-actions-hes-fighting-a-war-nobody-said-he-was-gonna-stop https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450684_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450684_video_v3_converted.mp4 Trump on Putin's Actions: "He's fighting a war. Nobody said he was gonna stop." 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Donald TrumpVladimir PutinUkraineRussiaWarUkraine WarRussia-Ukraine WarPolitical News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450685/trump-on-bidens-cancer-its-very-sad-im-surprised-the-public-wasnt-notified-a-long-time-ago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450685_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450685_video_v3_converted.mp4 Trump on Biden's Cancer: "It's very sad... I'm surprised the public wasn't notified a long time ago" 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Donald TrumpJoe BidenPhysical examCognitive testHealthWalter ReedWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450686/trump-on-putin-i-believe-he-wants-to-stop-pretty-sure https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450686_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450686_video_v3.mp4 Trump on Putin: "I believe he wants to stop. Pretty sure." 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Donald TrumpVladimir PutinRussiaTrump on PutinInternational RelationsPolitical Analysis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450687/president-trump-weve-shown-that-bipartisanship-is-still-possible https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450687_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450687_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "We’ve Shown That Bipartisanship Is Still Possible" 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Donald TrumpTed CruzBill SigningBipartisanshipUS PoliticsWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450688/president-trump-we-will-not-tolerate-online-sexual-exploitation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450688_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450688_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "We Will Not Tolerate Online Sexual Exploitation" 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Donald TrumpBill SigningWhite HouseOnline Sexual ExploitationCivil Liabilities https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450689/president-trump-today-were-making-it-totally-illegal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450689_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450689_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "Today, We’re Making It Totally Illegal." 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Donald TrumpPresident TrumpWhite HouseBill SigningAI ImageDeepfakesMaking IllegalAI Image Generation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450690/president-trump-combat-the-distribution-of-explicit-imagery-posted-without-a-subjects-consent https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450690_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450690_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “Combat the Distribution of Explicit Imagery Posted Without a Subject’s Consent” 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpBill signingWhite HouseExplicit imageryConsentDeep fakesArtificial intelligenceFederal law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450691/press-sec-leavitt-these-are-common-sense-changes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450691_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450691_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “These Are Common Sense Changes” 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 MedicaidWhite HousePress BriefingKaroline LeavittJoe BidenGovernment BenefitsWelfare ReformHealth PolicyPoverty https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450692/how-long-would-the-proposed-tax-cuts-on-tips-and-overtime-last https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450692_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450692_video_v3.mp4 How long would the proposed tax cuts on tips and overtime last? 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 tax cutsDonald Trumpovertime paycampaign trailHouse Ways and Means CommitteeHouse Budget Committeetax policypolicy agendatax portion https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450693/how-does-gov-pritzker-defend-his-budget-approach-amid-fiscal-challenges https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450693_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450693_video_v3_converted.mp4 How does Gov. Pritzker defend his budget approach amid fiscal challenges? 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 JB PritzkerIllinoisIllinois budgetbudgeting processtax increasesfiscal challengesgovernment budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450694/how-is-the-annual-gas-tax-hike-in-illinois-calculated https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450694_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450694_video_v3_converted.mp4 How is the annual gas tax hike in Illinois calculated? 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 IllinoisGas TaxFuelInflationMissouriTax Increase https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450695/press-sec-leavitt-it-gives-them-more-leeway-to-go-after-them-as-they-see-fit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450695_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450695_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “It Gives Them More Leeway to Go After Them as They See Fit” 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 White HousePress BriefingKaroline LeavittTake It Down ActDepartment of Justicesexual contentinternet platformsprosecutors https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450696/press-sec-leavitt-its-a-promise-republicans-on-capitol-hill-need-to-keep-secure-our-border https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450696_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450696_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "It’s a Promise Republicans on Capitol Hill Need to Keep: Secure Our Border" 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 White HousePress BriefingKayleigh McEnanyBorder SecurityRepublican PartyDonald TrumpBorder WallIllegal ImmigrationCapitol Hill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450697/press-sec-leavitt-the-attorney-general-has-committed-to-releasing-those-files https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450697_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450697_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "The Attorney General Has Committed to Releasing Those Files" 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Karoline LeavittWhite HousePress BriefingAttorney GeneralEpstein FilesDepartment of JusticeJeffrey Epstein https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450698/press-sec-leavitt-essentially-its-a-401k-for-a-newborn-baby https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450698_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450698_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “Essentially It’s a 401K for a Newborn Baby” 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 White HousePress Briefingsaving moneyChild savingsFinancial planningNewborn baby401k https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450699/press-sec-leavitt-inflation-dropped-once-again https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450699_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450699_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “Inflation Dropped Once Again" 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 18 InflationGas PricesOil PricesJob GrowthWhite HouseEconomic DataPress Briefing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450700/press-sec-leavitt-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-is-perfectly-named https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450700_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450700_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "The One Big Beautiful Bill Is Perfectly Named” 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 White HousePress SecretaryKaroline LeavittPresident TrumpMake America Great AgainPolitical agenda https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450701/press-sec-leavitt-this-bill-will-give-americans-the-largest-tax-cuts-in-our-nations-history https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450701_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450701_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “This Bill Will Give Americans the Largest Tax Cuts in Our Nation’s History” 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Karoline LeavittWhite HousePress BriefingTax CutsRepublicanDonald TrumpAmerican workersSmall businessLegislationTaxation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/450702/rep-arrington-r-tx-the-bill-has-not-changed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/450702_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/450702_video_v3_converted.mp4 Rep. Arrington (R-TX): “The Bill Has Not Changed” 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 U.S. HouseHouse BudgetBudget BillRep. ArringtonSNAP benefitsVotingParliamentary Inquiry https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/451890/new-gun-law-requiring-permit-to-purchase-signed-by-gov-ferguson https://img.videonest.org/gamma/451890_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/451890_video_v3.mp4 New Gun Law Requiring Permit to Purchase, Signed by Gov. Ferguson Governor Ferguson signs HB 1163: Enhancing requirements relating to the purchase, transfer, and possession of firearms. 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 162 Governor FergusonHB 1163gun controlWashingtonLiz BerryMarco Liiasfirearmgun violenceState Patrollegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/451891/sec-rubio-heres-what-we-can-all-agree-on-there-is-no-military-solution https://img.videonest.org/gamma/451891_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/451891_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Rubio: “Here’s What We Can All Agree on There Is No Military Solution” From the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations 5/20/25 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Marco RubioUkraineForeign RelationsMilitary AidNATOAir DefensesPatriot MissilesNegotiated SettlementUkrainianUS SenateIntelligence SharingMilitary EquipmentArms https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/451892/sec-rubio-we-wanna-promote-people-on-the-basis-of-how-good-they-are https://img.videonest.org/gamma/451892_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/451892_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Rubio: "We Wanna Promote People on the Basis of How Good They Are" 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Marco RubioSenate CommitteeForeign RelationsEmployee PromotionRecruitingForeign ServiceDiplomacy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/451893/sec-rubio-its-gonna-be-executed-at-the-regional-level-and-at-the-embassy-level https://img.videonest.org/gamma/451893_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/451893_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Rubio: “It’s Gonna Be Executed at the Regional Level and at the Embassy Level” 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Marco RubioSenate CommitteeForeign RelationsWomen's RightsEmbassyRegional LevelAfricaCentral America https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/451894/sen-rubio-improves-our-ties-and-our-partnerships-around-the-world https://img.videonest.org/gamma/451894_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/451894_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Rubio: “Improves Our Ties and Our Partnerships Around the World” 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Marco RubioUS LNGLNG ExportsEuropeForeign RelationsEnergy SecurityItaly https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/451895/sec-rubio-haitis-basically-been-taken-over-by-a-coalition-of-gangs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/451895_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/451895_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Rubio: “Haiti’s Basically Been Taken Over by a Coalition of Gangs” 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Marco RubioHaitiGangsDrug SmugglingHuman SmugglingOrgan SmugglingSenate CommitteeForeign RelationsCoalition of GangsHaiti Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/451896/press-sec-leavitt-we-have-not-had-anyone-uh-fired-with-the-exception-of-one-individual https://img.videonest.org/gamma/451896_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/451896_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “We Have Not Had Anyone, Uh, Fired With the Exception of One Individual” 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Karoline LeavittWhite HousePress BriefingTake Our Sons and Daughters to Work Dayfiring questionGovernment jobs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/451897/press-sec-leavitt-the-border-is-the-most-secure-it-has-ever-been-in-the-history-of-our-country https://img.videonest.org/gamma/451897_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/451897_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “The Border Is the Most Secure It Has Ever Been in the History of Our Country” 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 16 Press SecretaryWhite HousePress BriefingBorder SecurityHomeland Security CouncilTake Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/453588/bill-to-protect-water-source-from-carbon-sequestration-ready-for-il-governor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/453588_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/453588_video_v3.mp4 Bill to protect water source from carbon sequestration ready for IL governor A bill to protect a large source of drinking water in Illinois from carbon sequestration is headed to the governor. 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 73 IllinoisIllinois HouseMahomet Aquifercarbon sequestrationwater sourcedrinking waterCarol AmmonsBrandun SchweizerChapin Rose https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/453589/chicago-mayor-rips-trump-administration-over-doj-probe-local-gop-blasts-mayor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/453589_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/453589_video_v3.mp4 Chicago mayor rips Trump administration over DOJ probe; local GOP blasts mayor Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is firing back verbally against the Trump administration as he faces a civil rights investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice over the city's hiring practices. 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 104 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/453590/seattles-high-buy-rent-gap-stirs-policy-debate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/453590_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/453590_video_v3.mp4 Seattle’s High Buy-Rent Gap Stirs Policy Debate (The Center Square) – Housing market experts say rent control is a factor in Seattle having one of the biggest cost gaps between renting and buying. According to a recent study from Bankrate, the Seattle metro area has a buy-rent gap of 119.5%, behind only San Jose (185.6%) and San Francisco (190.7%), two other tech hubs. Sean Flynn, executive director at the Rental Housing Association of Washington, says the tech sector brought more high-wage jobs into Seattle, which drives up the price of homes and mortgages. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_c780ca2b-f720-4988-bb1c-cac9082121ac.html 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 678 SeattleSeattle Metro Arearent controlhousing pricesaffordable housingrental policyhigh wage jobshousing shortagerent increaseWashington Staterental Housing Associationtenant protectionannual rentHB 1217Washington state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/453591/the-risk-of-wildfires-in-western-washington-is-expected-to-rise-in-late-summer https://img.videonest.org/gamma/453591_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/453591_video_v3.mp4 The Risk of Wildfires in Western Washington Is Expected to Rise in Late-Summer The risk of wildfires in Western Washington is expected to rise in late-summer as King County prepares for the potential loss of funding for its emergency management department. 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 244 WildfiresKing CountyWashington StateEmergency ManagementFederal FundingPacific NorthwestForest ServiceBolt Creek FireAir Quality https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/453592/changes-to-illinois-prisoner-review-board-ready-for-pritzkers-desk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/453592_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/453592_video_v3.mp4 Changes to Illinois Prisoner Review Board ready for Pritzker’s desk Changes to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board can soon be sent to the governor’s desk after a measure cleared the final hurdle Tuesday. The measure passed the Senate last month. 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 100 IllinoisPrisoner Review BoardJ.B. PritzkerIllinois SenatePrison reformVictim's rightsdomestic violenceWill GuzzardiDon HarmonTony McCombieSteve McClure https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/453593/gov-ferguson-signs-bill-that-amends-the-parents-bill-of-rights https://img.videonest.org/gamma/453593_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/453593_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Ferguson Signs Bill That Amends the Parent’s Bill of Rights Governor Ferguson sign's HB 1296: Promoting a safe and supportive public education system. 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 145 Jay InsleeGovernor FergusonParent's Bill of RightsWashington StateClaire WilsonHB 1296Public Education SystemSafe Education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/453594/new-washington-bill-authorizing-local-tax-option-for-public-safety-funding-signed-by-gov https://img.videonest.org/gamma/453594_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/453594_video_v3.mp4 New Washington Bill Authorizing Local Tax Option for Public Safety Funding, Signed by Gov. Governor Ferguson signs HB 2015: Improving public safety funding by providing resources to local governments and state and local criminal justice agencies, and authorizing a local option tax. 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 243 Governor FergusonWashington StateHB 2015Public SafetyLocal Tax OptionLaw Enforcement FundingCriminal Justice AgenciesDeborah EntenmanManka DhingraJeff HolyChristine Reeves https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/453595/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-may-21st-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/453595_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/453595_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday May 21st, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1856 IllinoisIllinois General AssemblyGreg Bishoplegislationpolitical newsIllinois State PolicePrisoner Review BoardClimate ChangeEnvironmental ProtectionChicagoDonald TrumpJB PritzkerIllinois Senatenewsgovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/453596/president-trump-tariffs-have-driven-tremendous-business-into-this-country https://img.videonest.org/gamma/453596_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/453596_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "Tariffs have driven tremendous business into this country" 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Donald TrumpTariffsBusinessHondaGMEli LillyManufacturingIndianaTradeUS EconomyBusiness GrowthChina https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/453597/trump-on-golden-dome-itll-cost-about-dollar175-billion-completed-but-we-think-in-25-to-3-years https://img.videonest.org/gamma/453597_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/453597_video_v3_converted.mp4 Trump on Golden Dome: "It'll cost about $175 billion completed but we think in 2.5 to 3 years" 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Donald TrumpGolden DomeProject TimelinePolitical NewsGovernment Project https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/453598/trump-historic-announcement-about-the-golden-dome-missile-defense-shield https://img.videonest.org/gamma/453598_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/453598_video_v3_converted.mp4 Trump: "Historic announcement about the Golden Dome Missile Defense Shield." 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 Donald TrumpMissile DefenseGolden DomeRonald ReaganSecretary HegsethSecretary RubioSpace ForceMike GutleinDan SullivanKevin CramerJim BanksHomeland Security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/453599/sec-rubio-a-visa-its-not-a-right-it-is-a-privilege https://img.videonest.org/gamma/453599_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/453599_video_v3_converted.mp4 Sec. Rubio: “A Visa It’s Not a Right It Is a Privilege” 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 68 Marco Rubiovisa policystudent visascampus disruptionhigher educationforeign relationsimmigrationSenate Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456309/president-trump-this-morning-we-pay-tribute-to-their-immortal-deeds https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456309_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456309_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “This Morning We Pay Tribute to Their Immortal Deeds” From The White House 5/26/25 2025-05-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 171 Donald TrumpMemorial DayFallen HeroesUS MilitaryWhite HouseLexington GreenBunker HillConcord BridgeJohn BrownSamuel HadleyAbner Hosmer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456310/vp-vance-they-gave-up-those-moments-in-their-own-life-so-that-we-could-enjoy-them https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456310_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456310_video_v3.mp4 VP Vance: “They Gave up Those Moments in Their Own Life So That We Could Enjoy Them” From The White House 5/26/25 2025-05-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 163 VP VanceWhite HouseUS ConstitutionArlingtonArlington National CemeteryMemorial AmphitheaterWoodrow WilsonDeclaration of IndependenceAmerican FlagUS MemorialGold Star Families https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456311/the-center-squares-morgan-sweeney-travels-with-president-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456311_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456311_video_v3.mp4 The Center Square's Morgan Sweeney Travels with President Trump 5.26/25 2025-05-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 Morgan SweeneyPresident TrumpArlington National CemeteryMemorial DayNorthern VirginiaGolf Course https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456312/work-underway-on-trumps-golden-dome-to-be-done-within-four-years https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456312_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456312_video_v3.mp4 Work Underway on Trump’s Golden Dome, to Be Done Within Four Years (The Center Square) – The Trump administration is moving forward with his Golden Dome missile defense system that is similar to Israel's. The administration has selected an architecture firm for the advanced missile-defense system, and Trump’s "big, beautiful" budget bill before Congress has allotted $25 billion for its initial construction. President Donald Trump said Tuesday the dome would cost about $175 billion in total and would be completed before the end of his term. “We will have the best system ever built. As you know, we helped Israel with theirs, and it was very successful, and now we have technology that’s even far-advanced from that,” Trump said. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_bb48d379-5c71-4435-82bd-d324ef1b8ec1.html 2025-05-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 542 Donald TrumpGolden Domemissile defense systemmissile defenseballistic missilesdefense budgetspace based sensorsspace interceptorsnuclear defenseBrett RowlandSteve Wilson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456313/biden-receives-questions-about-transparency-amid-cancer-diagnosis-work-underway-on-golden-dome https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456313_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456313_video_v3.mp4 Biden Receives Questions About Transparency Amid Cancer Diagnosis, Work Underway on Golden Dome Leaders in both political parties are showing former President Joe Biden their support after Biden announced he is dealing with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The Trump administration is moving forward with his Golden Dome missile defense system that is similar to Israel's. The budget bill containing many of President Donald Trump’s fiscal priorities and campaign promises narrowly passed the House of Representatives early Thursday morning in a 215-214 vote, and now the White House is “suiting up” to get the bill through the Senate. And more... 2025-05-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 Joe BidenDonald Trumpcancer diagnosisTrump's Golden Domemissile defensebudget reconciliationpolitical newsThe Center SquareCasey Harpercongressional republicanshealth insurancehousing marketFederal Reserveeconomic forecasttax cuts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456314/governor-pritzker-says-funding-is-there-for-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456314_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456314_video_v3.mp4 Governor Pritzker Says ‘Funding Is There’ for Budget When legislators return to the Illinois State Capitol Tuesday, they’ll have just 11 days before the deadline to pass an annual plan on how to spend taxpayers’ money. Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed his budget of nearly $55 billion in February. If approved, that’d be the most expensive spending plan in state history. Despite revenue projections coming in lower than anticipated, Pritzker said last week they already plan a tight budget. “I’m just saying, you know, we’ll get there,” Pritzker said at an unrelated event. “Nobody likes to have to, you know, tighten the belt and make it all work, but our tightening is, I think, reasonable.” 2025-05-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisState budgetJB PritzkerIllinois budgetgas taxenergy costsrenewable energygas pricesSafety ActPretrial Fairness Actlegislaturetax increaseutility costselectric vehiclesclean energy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456315/report-details-financial-toll-of-opioid-use-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456315_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456315_video_v3.mp4 Report Details Financial Toll of Opioid Use in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – Money spent addressing opioid use disorder last year accounts for 5% of Pennsylvania’s GDP, according to a report from Avalere Health. The study used state and national data to analyze costs across federal, state, and local governments, businesses, households, society, and individuals and found that the crisis has cost more than $3.9 trillion nationally. Pennsylvania alone accounted for over $232 billion of that total. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_2edf1695-f856-4518-a16c-0a3cb2a1fe2b.html 2025-05-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 443 opioid epidemicPennsylvaniadrug crisisFentanylheroinopioid use disorderprescription opioidsChristen SmithChristina Lengyelopioid prescriptionsrural healthcarepain managementbuprenorphinenaltrexonecriminal justice system https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456316/wall-of-remembrance-displayed-as-state-lawmakers-commemorate-memorial-day https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456316_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456316_video_v3.mp4 Wall of Remembrance displayed as state lawmakers commemorate Memorial Day The Memorial Day 2025 Wall of Remembrance is on display at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 79 Memorial DayWall of RemembranceIllinois State CapitolState Senator Craig WilcoxState Senator Jason PlummerState Senator Li ArellanoIllinois lawmakersRemembering veteransHonoring veterans https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456317/president-trump-when-they-build-their-plant-here-theres-no-tariff https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456317_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456317_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “When They Build Their Plant Here There’s No Tariff” From the White House: President Trump Signs Executive Orders in the Oval Office, May 23, 2025 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 91 Donald TrumpPresident TrumpTariffsAppleSamsungExecutive OrdersOval OfficeTradeUS EconomyManufacturing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456318/democratic-primary-upset-in-pittsburgh-signals-party-shift-to-center https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456318_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456318_video_v3.mp4 Democratic Primary Upset in Pittsburgh Signals Party Shift to Center (The Center Square) - Tuesday’s Democratic primaries proved to be a referendum on Ed Gainey’s leadership in his first term as mayor of Pittsburgh. The incumbent failed to convince voters that more time would help him usher a vision of a revitalized Pittsburgh into reality, and he was unseated by Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor. The victory means O’Connor is on track to win the general election, with Democrats holding the position for most of the last century. Tony Moreno, a former police detective, took the Republican nomination. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_0aece0e2-4f94-4548-a576-ee5e721f7982.html 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 328 Pennsylvania electionPittsburgh mayorEd GaineyCorey O'ConnorAllegheny countyDemocratic partyGaineyMayorThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456319/president-trump-on-nuclear-its-a-hot-industry-its-a-brilliant-industry https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456319_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456319_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Nuclear: “It’s a Hot Industry It’s a Brilliant Industry” From the White House: President Trump Signs Executive Orders in the Oval Office, May 23, 2025 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 150 Donald TrumpWhite HouseExecutive OrderNuclear EnergyDoug BurgumPete HegsethNuclear IndustryEnergy Dominance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456320/illinois-general-assembly-still-hasnt-revealed-budget-ahead-of-deadline https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456320_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456320_video_v3.mp4 Illinois General Assembly still hasn’t revealed budget ahead of deadline Legislators have a handful of days left before the end of the Illinois General Assembly’s spring session, and the Saturday, May 31 deadline to pass a budget for the next fiscal year. 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456321/online-casino-measure-could-still-advance-at-illinois-statehouse https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456321_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456321_video_v3.mp4 Online casino measure could still advance at Illinois Statehouse Proposals to expand gambling further to allow internet casinos may be stalling in Illinois with the end of spring legislative session approaching. But one legislator says anything is possible. 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 114 Illinoisonline casinostatehousegamblingsports bettingBob RitaKeith HamiltonBill BrennanIllinois StatehouseLegislative SessioniGamingBowling Center https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456322/illinois-lawmakers-call-for-more-oversight-of-the-states-211-helpline https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456322_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456322_video_v3.mp4 Illinois lawmakers call for more oversight of the state’s 211 helpline The Illinois General Assembly has passed legislation designed to shore up the state’s 211 helpline. 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 98 IllinoisIllinois General Assembly211 HelplinePublic SafetySenate Bill 2194Department of Human ServicesAdriaane JohnsonDaniel Didech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456323/vp-vance-what-were-seeing-from-president-trump-is-a-generational-shift-in-policy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456323_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456323_video_v3.mp4 VP Vance: “What We’re Seeing From President Trump Is a Generational Shift in Policy” From the White House: Vice President JD Vance Addresses the Naval Academy’s Class of 2025 5/23/25 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 162 JD VanceDonald TrumpForeign PolicyUS Naval AcademyGenerational ShiftNational SecurityMiddle East TripAmerican PrimacyChinaEconomic Integration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456324/elected-officials-react-to-chicago-man-being-alleged-killer-of-a-jewish-couple https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456324_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456324_video_v3.mp4 Elected officials react to Chicago man being alleged killer of a Jewish couple Illinois politicians have offered statements and responses after it was revealed that a Jewish couple’s alleged killer is a man with political connections in Chicago. 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 156 antisemitismSarah Lynn MilgramYeron LishinskiChicagoWashington D.C.IllinoisBrandon JohnsonIsraeli EmbassyTony McCombieJewish communityJewish MuseumPolitical Connections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456325/newsom-trims-cas-paid-service-corps-proposal-after-suing-trump-for-americorps-cuts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456325_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456325_video_v3.mp4 Newsom Trims CA’s Paid ‘Service’ Corps Proposal After Suing Trump for Americorps Cuts (The Center Square) – In April, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his lawsuit against the Trump administration to block cuts to the AmeriCorps, while saying he supports California’s paid “service” program, in which individuals get paid for giving their time to provide “community service” such as “taking climate action.” Now, Newsom is scaling back his plans for the program’s growth as the state faces a $11.9 billion budget shortfall and Republicans criticize the program as a paid, political jobs program unfairly described as volunteering. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_5dfd04d3-7a4b-4a64-bc7d-c8c49bd352f0.html 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 614 Gavin NewsomCalifornia Service CoreAmericorpsbudget shortfallCaliforniaNewsomService programsCollege Corpsfundingvolunteerfederal budgetKeegan KernodleKenneth Schruppcenter squareMedicaid https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456326/chicago-approves-more-taxpayer-money-for-lawsuit-settlements-expects-to-spend-even-more https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456326_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456326_video_v3.mp4 Chicago approves more taxpayer money for lawsuit settlements, expects to spend even more Greg Bishop discusses the continued increased costs for taxpayers from the city of Chicago settling lawsuits. The city had to increase their budget this week and they expect to spend millions more. 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 363 ChicagoChicago budgetlawsuit settlementscity councilBrandon JohnsonGreg BishopIllinoiscivil rightsworker rightsIllinois in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456327/big-beautiful-bill-to-impact-illinois-non-citizen-health-care-subsides-state-and-local-taxes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456327_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456327_video_v3.mp4 'Big, beautiful' bill to impact Illinois' non-citizen health care subsides, state and local taxes Correction: Grace Pai is the Executive Director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago, not Asians Advance. Greg Bishop shares some of the reaction from Illinois legislators to the passage by the U.S. House of President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" bill and how it will impact taxpayer subsidies for non-citizen health care subsidies and the state and local tax deduction for high tax states like Illinois. 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 818 Illinoishealthcare subsidiesnon-citizensMedicaidGovernor Pritzkertaxpayer dollarsimmigrant adultsstate taxesproperty taxesNew YorkNew JerseyCaliforniabudget impactGreg Bishopstate income taxes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456328/bill-to-address-human-trafficking-in-illinois-ready-for-governors-desk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456328_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456328_video_v3.mp4 Bill to address human trafficking in Illinois ready for governor's desk Illinois ranks among the highest in the number of human trafficking cases in the entire country and now lawmakers are taking action. 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 Human TraffickingIllinoisAnn WilliamsBrendan KellyIllinois State PoliceLabor TraffickingSex TraffickingState GovernmentBillLawIllinois Legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456329/senate-to-vote-to-overturn-california-gas-car-ban-overriding-parliamentarian https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456329_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456329_video_v3.mp4 Senate to Vote to Overturn California Gas Car Ban, Overriding Parliamentarian (The Center Square) - U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced he is holding a vote to overturn California’s 2035 ban on the sale of new gas-powered cars, which has been adopted by 11 other states and the District of Columbia, making up 40% of the American market. The vote would also impact other California emissions rules approved in the last days of the Biden administration, including the state’s diesel-engine and zero-emission heavy-duty-vehicle requirements. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_ecd10e2c-a08f-416b-96e4-ae3b3363e22a.html 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 632 gas car banCaliforniaEPAAdvanced Clean Carszero emissions vehiclesvehicle saleselectric vehicleautomakerscar technologyresale valuesthe Center SquareKeegan KernodleKenneth Schrupp2026 model yearused car market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456330/press-sec-leavitt-they-could-have-voted-to-bankrupt-the-country-and-increase-taxes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456330_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456330_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "They Could Have Voted to Bankrupt the Country and Increase Taxes" From The White House Press Briefing 5/22/25 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 69 Press Secretary LeavittWhite HouseHouse of RepresentativesSenateBill PassageTax CutJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456331/illinois-lawmakers-place-who-over-fda-on-abortion-pills https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456331_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456331_video_v3.mp4 Illinois lawmakers place WHO over FDA on abortion pills The Illinois General Assembly continues to advance legislation to have the World Health Organization supersede the U.S. government for drug approval. 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 IllinoisKarina VillaJil TracySue RezinIllinois General AssemblyWorld Health OrganizationFood and Drug AdministrationAbortion PillsHealth careHealth policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456332/wa-bills-changes-to-public-pension-funding-could-cost-taxpayers-critic-warns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456332_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456332_video_v3.mp4 WA Bill’s Changes to Public Pension Funding Could Cost Taxpayers, Critic Warns (The Center Square) - For years, Washington state’s public pension system has been considered one of the best funded in the nation. However, one critic of a new bill passed by the state Legislature warns that it could undermine the system’s solvency in the long term and at the expense of taxpayers. One of the key factors in actual assumptions is determining the assumed rate of return on investments that fund the system, which in turn determines how much the state Legislature must contribute. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_82f2f194-248d-4dc8-b1d6-47ac870e7e48.html 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 713 Washington Statepension fundingtaxpayersrate of returnretirement planseconomic recessioneconomic uncertaintylegislative sessionpension planstaxpayers moneyinvestment boardCarleen JohnsonTJ MartinellState actuary officeunfunded liability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456333/press-sec-leavitt-the-evil-of-anti-semitism-must-be-eradicated-from-our-society https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456333_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456333_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “The Evil of Anti-semitism Must Be Eradicated From Our Society” From The White House Press Briefing 5/22/25 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 Karoline LeavittWhite HousePress BriefingAntisemitismDonald TrumpDepartment of JusticeIsrael EmbassyWashington D.C.Hate CrimesMurder Investigation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456334/illinois-legislators-react-to-us-house-passed-big-beautiful-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456334_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456334_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators react to U.S. House passed ‘big, beautiful’ bill Illinois policymakers may be bracing for how a federal tax and spend bill that the U.S. House approved will impact the Land of Lincoln. 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 81 Illinoislegislatorsfederal taxspending billhealthcareimmigrant communitiespolicy initiativeRyan SpainGrace PaiTerri Bryant https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456335/washington-republican-supported-amendment-to-remove-ospi-penalties https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456335_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456335_video_v3.mp4 Washington Republican Supported Amendment to Remove OSPI Penalties Sen. Paul Harris, (R) Vancouver, who was speaking in favor of an amendment for HB 1296, which was not adopted that would have taken out language in the bill that allows OSPI to punish districts financially if they don't comply. 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 106 Paul HarrisWashington StateRepublican PartyEducation FundingOSPISchool DistrictsHB 1296education penaltiesstate governmenteducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456336/report-early-data-links-state-policy-and-school-choice-options https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456336_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456336_video_v3.mp4 Report: Early Data Links State Policy and School Choice Options (The Center Square) – States with universal school choice policies see more growth in educational options for families, according to a new report. EdChoice, a nonprofit organization that researches school choice policies, said roughly 30,000 private schools serve 4.4 million students across the country. Seventy-six subsidization programs exist in 35 states, with 18 offering support to all students without distinction. Of those, just four have the funds to serve every child. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_880f9cc3-524f-4c3f-a075-874550e8d407.html Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 388 school choiceprivate schoolspublic schoolsEdChoicecharter schoolshomeschoolingtax credittuitionState programChristina LengyelChristen SmithParentingPennsylvaniaSocioeconomic status https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456337/sen-ossoff-d-ga-you-said-there-were-no-cuts-to-scientists-or-inspectors https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456337_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456337_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Ossoff (D-GA): “You Said There Were No Cuts to Scientists or Inspectors” From the US Senate Appropriations committee 5/22/25 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 225 Jon OssoffSenate Appropriations CommitteeHHSscientist firingsfood safetyinfant formulapersonnel reductionsDr. Martin Makary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456338/2025-lawsuit-payouts-near-dollar160-million-for-chicago-taxpayers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456338_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456338_video_v3.mp4 2025 lawsuit payouts near $160 million for Chicago taxpayers Chicago government officials have agreed to pay out nearly double the amount they budgeted for lawsuit settlements this year. 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 144 Lawsuit payoutsChicagoChicago taxpayersChicago aldermanNicholas SposatoRaymond LopezMary Richardson-LowrySettlement outcome https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456339/how-is-the-housing-sales-season-going https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456339_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456339_video_v3.mp4 How Is the Housing Sales Season Going? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the trends of the housing cycle on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 553 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyhousing marketreal estate marketmortgage rateshousing constructioneconomic uncertaintyrental ratessingle-family homesZillow datavacancy rateshousing data https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456340/transgender-sports-debate-continue-erupting-on-illinois-house-floor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456340_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456340_video_v3.mp4 Transgender sports debate continue erupting on Illinois House floor Greg Bishop reviews the latest debate from the Illinois House around the issue of transgender students competing in the sport opposite of the gender they were born. 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 554 Illinois in FocusIllinois houseAdam NiemergAnn Stava-Murraytransgender sportsIllinois state houseDonald TrumpKelly CassidyBill HauterIllinois policyrules of decorum https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456341/illinois-statehouse-roundup-prevailing-wage-mandates-school-bus-seat-belts-and-no-cash-bail-debate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456341_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456341_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Statehouse roundup: Prevailing wage mandates, school bus seat belts and no cash bail debate Bishop also reviews some of the measure the Illinois House and Senate approved Wednesday as the General Assembly nears the end of legislation session. 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 963 Illinois General Assemblycash bailschool bus seatbeltswage billJ.B. PritzkerIllinois legislatureState governmentIllinois Supreme Courtschool bus safetyPre-trial Fairness Actproperty taxesIllinois legislationpolitical podcastThe Center SquareChristopher Belt https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456342/president-trump-a-lot-of-people-are-concerned-with-regards-to-south-africa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456342_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456342_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “A Lot of People Are Concerned With Regards to South Africa” From the White House Bilateral Meeting with the President of South Africa 5/21/25 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 218 Donald TrumpSouth AfricaImmigration PolicyWhite HouseBilateral MeetingRefugeesSouthern Border https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456343/senator-il-wage-bill-may-shift-projects-to-other-states-awaits-govs-desk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456343_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456343_video_v3.mp4 Senator: IL wage bill may shift projects to other states, awaits gov's desk The General Assembly has approved legislation which could make federal construction projects more expensive for taxpayers in Illinois. 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 90 Jason PlummerChristopher BeltIllinoiswage billfederal projectsstate projectseconomyIllinois General Assemblystate senatorlegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456344/bill-requiring-seat-belts-on-school-buses-ready-for-illinois-governor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456344_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456344_video_v3.mp4 Bill requiring seat belts on school buses ready for Illinois governor School buses in Illinois could be equipped with seat belts in the near future. 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 school busseat beltIllinoisBob MorganPatrick WindhorstIllinois School Transportation Association https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456345/transgender-athlete-debate-continues-to-dominate-illinois-house-discussions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456345_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456345_video_v3.mp4 Transgender athlete debate continues to dominate Illinois House discussions A heated debate over transgender athletes in school sports is reigniting in the Illinois House after a biological male runner from Naperville competed in the girls' division at a recent junior high track meet. 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 179 transgender athleteIllinois Housetrack meetAdam NiemergAnne Stava-MurrayKelly CassidyBill Hauter https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456346/largest-tax-increase-in-state-history-gov-signs-was-dollar78b-operating-budget-into-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456346_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456346_video_v3.mp4 ‘Largest Tax Increase in State History’: Gov Signs WA’s $78B Operating Budget Into Law (The Center Square) – Gov. Bob Ferguson repeatedly said he would look for budget savings and efficiencies before agreeing to raise taxes on Washingtonians, but on Tuesday – the deadline for doing so – he signed Washington state’s nearly $78 billion, two-year operating budget into law that raises taxes by more than $9 billion over the next four years.The operating budget includes several tax increases, including a new business and occupation gross tax on storage units. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_c04a88ac-3e34-4db7-b53a-aeb831843ba3.html 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 756 TJ MartinellCarleen JohnsonBob FergusonWashington Statetax increaseoperating budgetrevenue projectionsTax RevenueTrump AdministrationFederal FundingHouse ValuesTim EymanParents Bill of RightsLet's Go WashingtonHB 1296 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456347/il-woman-who-missed-8-court-dates-petitions-supreme-court-for-jail-release https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456347_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456347_video_v3.mp4 IL woman who missed 8 court dates petitions Supreme Court for jail release A case before the Illinois Supreme Court is putting a spotlight on the controversial SAFE-T Act and its pretrial release conditions. 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 IllinoisSupreme CourtSAFE-T ActPretrial ReleaseCash BailPatrick WindhorstRebecca CohenAlan Spellbergcourtjail https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456348/warehouse-safety-bill-moves-from-illinois-house-to-senate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456348_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456348_video_v3.mp4 Warehouse safety bill moves from Illinois House to Senate A bill to address tornado preparedness at warehouses advanced to the Illinois Senate. 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 103 IllinoisIllinois SenateTornado PreparednessKatie StuartWarehouse Safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456349/what-is-the-fed-waiting-on https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456349_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456349_video_v3.mp4 What is the Fed Waiting On? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss where the economy is headed and what the Fed is watching on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 563 Federal ReserveCore InflationEconomic PolicyLabour MarketHousing MarketUnemployment rateLabor MarketHiring trendsprice leveltariffslayoffsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyDonald TrumpTax Cuts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456350/president-trump-that-man-said-kill-the-white-farmers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456350_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456350_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “That Man Said Kill the White Farmers” From The White House: President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the President of South Africa 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 100 Donald TrumpSouth AfricaWhite FarmersCyril RamaphosaWhite HousePolitical Meetingfarmers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456351/youre-the-governor-right-pennsylvania-building-trades-ask-shapiro https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456351_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456351_video_v3.mp4 ‘You’re the Governor, Right?’ Pennsylvania Building Trades Ask Shapiro Building Trades rep speaks at a Pennsylvania House Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Committee hearing on May 19th, 2025 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 PennsylvaniaBuilding TradesJosh ShapiroEnergyData CentersRenewable energyGovernor ShapiroPennsylvania HouseEnvironmental ProtectionHouse hearing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456352/solar-panels-needed-would-cover-three-pennsylvania-counties https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456352_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456352_video_v3.mp4 Solar Panels Needed Would Cover Three Pennsylvania Counties Testimony at a Pennsylvania House Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Committee hearing on May 19th, 2025 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 PennsylvaniaSolar PanelsEnergy DemandEnvironmental PolicyHouse HearingChester CountyMontgomery CountyLehigh CountyRenewable energyMegawatt hours https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456353/pennfuture-electricity-customers-see-no-benefit-from-natural-gas https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456353_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456353_video_v3.mp4 PennFuture: Electricity Customers See No Benefit From Natural Gas PennFuture rep speaks at a Pennsylvania House Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Committee hearing on May 19th, 2025 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 PennFuturePennsylvaniaelectricitynatural gasenergy policyenvironmental policyrenewable energyelectricity ratesHouse Bill 501 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456354/warehouse-safety-bill-moves-from-illinois-house-to-senate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456354_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456354_video_v3.mp4 Warehouse safety bill moves from Illinois House to Senate A bill to address tornado preparedness at warehouses advanced to the Illinois Senate. 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 103 IllinoisSenatewarehouse safetytornado preparednessbuilding inspectionKatie StuartRyan SpainC.D. Davidsmeyerlegislationsafety plan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456355/chicago-mayor-reacts-to-doj-civil-rights-investigation-into-citys-hiring-practices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456355_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456355_video_v3.mp4 Chicago mayor reacts to DOJ civil rights investigation into city's hiring practices Greg Bishop shares reaction from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to the news the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the city's hiring practices for possible civil rights violations. Johnson took questions from reporters in Chicago Tuesday. 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 440 Greg BishopBrandon JohnsonChicago MayorDOJ investigationhiring practicesCivil RightsChicagoChicago officialsIllinois NewsCity Councilmigrant policyWilliam KellyWilliam J KellyZoe Lee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456356/illinois-legislators-begin-to-approve-bills-for-governors-signature-in-final-days-of-session https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456356_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456356_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators begin to approve bills for governor's signature in final days of session Greg Bishop discusses several bills the Illinois House approved to be sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker in the final days of legislation session, including changes to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board and protections for a crucial drinking water aquifer. 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 958 IllinoisState legislatureGreg BishopIllinois General AssemblyPrisoner Review BoardIllinois SenateLegislative ProcessJB PritzkerCarbon SequestrationMaomet AquiferClean WaterIllinois State RepresentativeThe Center SquareSafe gun storageGun violence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456357/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-may-27th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456357_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456357_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday May 27th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1838 IllinoisIllinois PoliticsIllinois BudgetTax IncreaseLegislative SessionGreg BishopThe Center SquareIllinois LegislationGeneral AssemblyJB PritzkerState LegislatureOnline GamblingFirearm lawsU.S. Supreme CourtState Tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456358/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-may-23rd-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456358_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456358_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday May 23rd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1570 Greg BishopMemorial Day WeekendIllinoisIllinois budgetstate budgetIllinois taxpayersIllinois SenateIllinois HouseMedicaidMedicaid cutschicago taxpayersbudget deficitFederal FundingJB PritzkerThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456359/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-may-22nd-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456359_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456359_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday May 22nd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1935 IllinoisIllinois Statehousebudget reconciliationtransgender athletesgun controlIllinois HouseIllinois SenateJB PritzkerThe Center Squarelegislation passinggas pricesSafety Actcash bailveterans benefitsIllinois legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456360/president-trump-youre-at-ease-because-you-made-a-great-choice-in-what-you-do https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456360_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456360_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "You’re at Ease Because You Made a Great Choice in What You Do" 2025-05-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 Donald TrumpWest PointClass of 2025Stephen GleenMilitary academygraduationspeech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456361/president-trump-today-you-officially-join-those-immortal-heroes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456361_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456361_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "Today You Officially Join Those Immortal Heroes" 2025-05-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Donald TrumpWest PointUS MilitaryUlysses S. GrantJohn PershingDwight EisenhowerDouglas MacArthurGeorge PattonNorman SchwarzkopfMilitary HeroesGraduation SpeechPresidential Address https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456362/president-trump-you-chose-honor-and-you-chose-sacrifice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456362_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456362_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "You Chose Honor, and You Chose Sacrifice" 2025-05-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Donald TrumpWest PointCadetsMilitary AcademyInfantry OfficerPublic SpeakingGraduation Speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456363/sec-hegseth-energy-security-is-national-security https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456363_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456363_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Hegseth: "Energy Security is National Security" 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 energy securitynational securityDonald TrumpWhite HouseExecutive Ordersmilitarymodular nuclear capabilities https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456364/president-trump-it-was-formed-in-order-to-hurt-the-united-states https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456364_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456364_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "It Was Formed in Order to Hurt the United States" 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Donald TrumpEuropean UnionTrade DeficitCar SalesUnited StatesOval Office https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456365/president-trump-were-not-going-to-have-cost-overruns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456365_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456365_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “We’re Not Going to Have Cost Overruns” 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Donald TrumptariffsAppleSamsungiPhoneexecutive orderstrade policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456366/sec-burgum-this-is-a-huge-day-for-the-nuclear-industry https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456366_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456366_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Burgum: “This Is a Huge Day for the Nuclear Industry” 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Donald TrumpExecutive OrderNuclear IndustryEnergy PolicyWhite HouseOval OfficeRegulatory ReformPost World War IIInnovationDoug Burgum https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456367/sec-hegseth-were-gonna-restore-the-warrior-ethos https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456367_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456367_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Hegseth: “We’re Gonna Restore the Warrior Ethos” 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Pete HegsethSecretary of DefenseFort BraggWarrior Ethos82nd AirborneMilitary TrainingMilitary ReadinessWar FightersAccountabilityMilitary Standards https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456368/vice-president-vance-im-sure-some-of-you-share-my-politics-and-some-of-you-dont https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456368_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456368_video_v3.mp4 Vice President Vance: “I'm sure some of you share my politics and some of you don't” 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 J.D. VanceVice PresidentNaval AcademyClass of 2025Commencement SpeechGraduation CeremonyPublic Speaking https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456369/how-would-the-gas-car-ban-affect-vehicle-inventory-in-california https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456369_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456369_video_v3.mp4 How would the gas car ban affect vehicle inventory in California? 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 63 Californiagas car banelectric vehiclesvehicle inventorySpecialty Equipment Marketing AssociationCalifornia New Car Dealers Associationcar buyingpassenger car market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456370/why-did-the-us-senate-vote-to-overturn-californias-gas-car-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456370_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456370_video_v3.mp4 Why did the U.S. Senate vote to overturn California’s gas car ban? 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 US SenateCaliforniagas car banDonald Trumpcar emissionsJoe BidenEPAClean Cars IIcar marketWashington DC https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456371/dos-spokesperson-bruce-theres-plenty-of-american-kids-who-also-deserve-uh-to-be-taken-seriously https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456371_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456371_video_v3.mp4 DOS Spokesperson Bruce: “There’s Plenty of American Kids Who Also Deserve Uh- To Be Taken Seriously” 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Department of StatePress BriefingAmerican kidsFederal GovernmentUniversities https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456372/rep-smith-r-nj-the-people-of-darfur-have-a-remarkable-generosity https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456372_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456372_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Smith (R-NJ): “The people of Darfur have a remarkable generosity” 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Rep. SmithSudan CrisisDarfurHouse Foreign Affairs CommitteeJanjweedSudanese militias https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456373/rfk-jr-this-administration-has-the-bravery-to-tell-the-truth-and-solve-problems https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456373_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456373_video_v3.mp4 RFK Jr: "This Administration Has the Bravery to Tell the Truth and Solve Problems" 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Donald TrumpRobert F. Kennedy JrWhite HouseGovernmentInnovationPresident TrumpMAHA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456374/president-trump-it-has-to-be-artificially-induced https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456374_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456374_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "It Has to Be Artificially Induced" 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Donald TrumpPresident TrumpWhite HouseAutismAutism ratesPublic healthArtificial food dyes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456375/president-trump-were-gonna-do-something-thats-earth-shattering https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456375_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456375_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “We’re Gonna Do Something That’s Earth Shattering.” 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Donald Trumpdrug priceshealthcareWhite Housefirst termfavored nationsresearchdevelopment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456376/president-trump-more-than-40percent-of-american-children-now-have-at-least-one-chronic-health-condition https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456376_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456376_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “More Than 40% of American Children Now Have at Least One Chronic Health Condition” 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 81 Donald TrumpChronic DiseaseChildhood CancerAmerican ChildrenChronic Health ConditionsUltra-Processed FoodsOver-Medicalization https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456377/press-sec-leavitt-our-children-are-getting-sicker-not-healthier https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456377_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456377_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “Our Children Are Getting Sicker Not Healthier” 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Press Secretary LeavittWhite House Press BriefingChildhood Chronic DiseaseHealth CrisisNational Security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456378/press-sec-leavitt-republicans-in-the-house-passed-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-act https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456378_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456378_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “Republicans in the House Passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act” 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Press SecretaryKaroline LeavittRepublican PartyHouse of RepresentativesOne Big Beautiful Bill ActlegislationWhite Housepress briefingDonald Trumptax cutMake America Great Again https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456379/press-sec-leavitt-tax-dollars-are-not-funding-any-institution https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456379_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456379_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “Tax Dollars Are Not Funding Any Institution” 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 Karoline LeavittJoe BidenTax DollarsFundingHospital SystemsChemical CastrationMutilationChildrenPresidential CommitmentWhite HouseUS Senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456380/press-sec-leavitt-the-evil-of-anti-semitism-must-be-eradicated-from-our-society https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456380_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456380_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “The Evil of Anti-semitism Must Be Eradicated From Our Society” 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Karoline LeavittWhite HousePress BriefingAnti-semitismDepartment of JusticeDonald TrumpHate CrimesProsecuting Perpetrators https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456381/martin-makary-he-self-doged-i-didnt-he-he-was-not-fired https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456381_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456381_video_v3.mp4 Martin Makary: “He Self-Doged I Didn’t He He Was Not Fired" 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Martin MakaryUS SenateAppropriations CommitteeStaff reductionsDoge cutsEconomicsJim Jones https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456382/president-trump-i-saw-that-game-that-was-crazy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456382_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456382_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "I Saw That Game That Was Crazy" 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Donald TrumpWhite HouseNational ChampionshipGatorsSports game https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456383/president-trump-that-means-they-have-a-good-coach https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456383_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456383_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "That Means They Have a Good Coach" 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 President TrumpWhite HouseSportsElite 8Texas TechThomas HawkBasketballCollege BasketballDouble-Double https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456384/what-issue-did-rep-david-friess-raise-about-the-illinois-state-police-website https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456384_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456384_video_v3.mp4 What issue did Rep. David Friess raise about the Illinois State Police website? 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 David FriessIllinoisState PoliceWebsite MaintenanceConstitutional Rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456385/how-does-a-bill-become-a-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456385_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456385_video_v3.mp4 How Does a Bill Become a Law? 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 bill becomes lawIllinois In Focuslegislative processgovernmentexecutive branch https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456386/president-trump-you-can-take-away-land-for-no-payment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456386_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456386_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "You Can Take Away Land for No Payment" 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 Donald TrumpSouth AfricaLand ConfiscationBilateral MeetingWhite HouseLand Ownership https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456387/president-trump-weve-had-tremendous-complaints-about-africa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456387_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456387_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "We’ve Had Tremendous Complaints About Africa" 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 72 Donald TrumpSouth AfricaAfricaSouthern borderSupreme CourtImmigration PolicyBilateral Meeting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456388/president-trump-you-know-youre-a-terrible-reporter https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456388_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456388_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "You Know You’re a Terrible Reporter" 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Donald TrumpWhite HouseNBCBrian RobertsNews MediaPolitical NewsUS Air ForceInvestmentSouth Africa https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/456389/president-trump-theyre-being-executed-and-they-happen-to-be-white https://img.videonest.org/gamma/456389_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/456389_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "They’re Being Executed and They Happen to Be White" 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpSouth AfricaWhite farmersExecutionsLand confiscationWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459313/il-republicans-say-trump-not-to-blame-for-years-of-increased-spending-taxes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459313_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459313_video_v3_converted.mp4 IL Republicans say Trump not to blame for years of increased spending, taxes Sunday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Republicans aren’t wrong that Trump didn’t cause decades of fiscal mismanagement in Illinois. 2025-06-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 140 IllinoisRepublicansBudgetJ.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpIllinois BudgetSpendingTaxesIllinois Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459314/trump-administration-moves-to-cut-federal-contracts-with-harvard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459314_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459314_video_v3.mp4 Trump Administration Moves to Cut Federal Contracts With Harvard (The Center Square) – In another blow to Harvard University, the Trump administration has moved to cancel federal contracts with the Ivy League school. The General Services Administration announced that it is working with various federal agencies to “review” government contracts with the university in preparation to “terminate” or “transition” the contracts. The move by the independent federal government agency, funded only about 1% through congressional appropriation, comes at the behest of President Donald Trump. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_3fd7bf25-7786-4020-8b87-d8138de6b470.html 2025-06-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 564 Harvard UniversityTrump Administrationfederal contractsresearch fundingvisa privilegesSarah Roderick-Fitchstudent debtreturn on investmentfree tuitiontrade schoolsjobs prospect https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459315/poll-high-utility-bills-concern-most-amid-energy-crossroads https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459315_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459315_video_v3.mp4 Poll: High Utility Bills Concern Most Amid Energy Crossroads (The Center Square) – Whether it’s gas or “green,” most Pennsylvanians just want affordable electricity. This according to a new statewide poll from Public Opinion Strategies released Thursday, which found that three-quarters of respondents worry about access to affordable electricity in Pennsylvania and nationwide. Another 78% said their household energy bills have risen over the last two years as part of an inflationary trend that some attribute to uncertain state and federal government regulations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_95a4d38c-41f8-4af1-a901-d34d1af2affb.html 2025-06-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 530 utility billsPennsylvania in Focusenergy choicesrenewable energysolar powergreen energyelectric vehiclesconsumerfossil fuelsThe Center SquarefuelutilitiesChristina LengyelKristen Smith https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459316/illinois-taxpayers-to-pay-dollar1-billion-more-in-taxes-for-dollar55b-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459316_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459316_video_v3.mp4 Illinois taxpayers to pay $1 billion more in taxes for $55B budget Illinois taxpayers will be on the hook for over a billion dollars of tax increases to fund a $55 billion budget, the most expensive spending plan in state history, with a budget package working through the Illinois General Assembly late Saturday night. 2025-06-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 102 IllinoisIllinois BudgetTaxpayersRobyn GabelAmy ElikAlec Laird https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459317/il-bill-granting-foid-board-immunity-due-process-for-revocations-passes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459317_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459317_video_v3.mp4 IL bill granting FOID board immunity, ‘due process’ for revocations, passes Illinoisans who are either denied a Firearm Owners ID Card or had their FOID card revoked could have a process to get their rights back with a measure that cleared the General Assembly Saturday. 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 79 FOID CardIllinois State PoliceJulie MorrisonNeil AndersonTerri BryantGun ControlFirearm Owners ID Card https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459318/illinois-lawmakers-pass-prescription-drug-pricing-legislation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459318_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459318_video_v3.mp4 Illinois lawmakers pass prescription drug pricing legislation A bill that seeks to control the rising cost of prescription drugs while also offering financial help for many small, independent pharmacies has passed both chambers of the Illinois legislature. 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 97 IllinoisIllinois legislaturePrescription drugsDrug costsPharmaciesNatalie ManleyRyan Spain https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459319/pittsburgh-locals-talk-impact-of-proposed-food-bucks-program https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459319_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459319_video_v3.mp4 Pittsburgh Locals Talk Impact of Proposed Food Bucks Program (The Center Square) - As the federal government weighs cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the Pennsylvania House is set to vote on a bill that would charge non-profit organizations with overseeing incentives to SNAP recipients for purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables. The Food Bucks bill, which received bipartisan support in committee, would provide SNAP users with 40 cents in additional benefits for every dollar spent on approved items. It mirrors programs currently offered in some counties across the state, including Allegheny. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_af6f0a0c-b474-4281-acf5-dc8b9889d59c.html 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 397 Food BucksSNAP programfood accessfarmers marketEBT cardshealthy eatinggrocery storenon-profitsfood boxstate agenciesshoppingChristen SmithChristina Lengyel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459320/worry-about-debt-increase-in-big-beautiful-bill-and-texas-house-passes-parental-bill-of-rights https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459320_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459320_video_v3.mp4 Worry About Debt Increase in ‘Big, Beautiful Bill' & Texas House Passes Parental Bill of Rights Republicans’ behemoth budget reconciliation bill still faces major hurdles after passing the U.S. House last week, with multiple senators raising concerns about the legislation’s cost. In another blow to Harvard University, the Trump administration has moved to cancel federal contracts with the Ivy League school. More than 500 Christians gathered outside Seattle City Hall Tuesday evening to protest what they say are the anti-faith policies of Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Seattle City Council, just days after 23 people were arrested when counter-protesters interrupted a rally Saturday focused on protecting children from transgender ideologies. And more... 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 budget reconciliationTrump administrationHarvard contractsreligious protestSeattle rallyTransgender IdeologyTexasBill of RightsParental Bill of Rightsschool choiceeducationstudent debtGovernment spendingTexas Housedebt increase https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459321/il-democrats-propose-dollar552b-budget-with-dollar7k-legislator-pay-raises-tax-increases https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459321_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459321_video_v3.mp4 IL Democrats propose $55.2B budget with $7K legislator pay raises, tax increases Illinois legislators will get another pay raise with the $55.2 billion 3,300 page budget that was filed late Friday. 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 153 Illinois budgetIllinois DemocratsLegislator pay raiseJB PritzkerBrad HalbrookRobyn GabelWill GuzzardiIllinois State RepresentativeTax increasesIllinois legislatureIllinois families https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459322/president-trump-we-dont-want-shoddy-steel-from-shanghai https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459322_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459322_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "We Don’t Want Shoddy Steel From Shanghai" From President Trump's remarks in Pittsburgh, PA on May 30, 2025 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Donald TrumpPittsburghUS SteelShanghaiTradeAmerican SteelManufacturingEconomic Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459323/president-trump-announces-50percent-tariff-on-imported-steel https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459323_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459323_video_v3.mp4 President Trump Announces 50% Tariff on Imported Steel From President Trump's remarks in Pittsburgh, PA on May 30, 2025 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 76 Donald TrumpSteel IndustryTariffsImported SteelUnited StatesPittsburghPennsylvaniaTradeTrade PolicySteel Tariffs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459324/president-trump-washington-betrayals-melted-steel-jobs-away https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459324_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459324_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "Washington Betrayals Melted Steel Jobs Away" From President Trump's remarks in Pittsburgh, PA on May 30, 2025 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 Donald TrumpSteel industrySteel jobsPittsburghWashingtonU.S. SteelPennsylvaniaEconomic policyJob lossesSteel workers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459325/elon-musk-i-think-the-judge-just-ruled-against-the-new-york-times-for-their-lies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459325_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459325_video_v3.mp4 Elon Musk: “I Think the Judge Just Ruled Against the New York Times for Their Lies” From The White House: President Trump Participates in a Press Conference with Elon Musk 5/30/25 2025-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Elon MuskDonald TrumpNew York TimesPulitzer PrizeRussiaGatePress ConferenceMediaFalse Reporting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459326/some-question-pritzkers-tax-veto-pledge-say-trump-should-cut-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459326_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459326_video_v3.mp4 Some Question Pritzker’s Tax ‘Veto’ Pledge, Say Trump Should Cut Funding (The Center Square) – Illinois taxpayers still don’t know how much of their money will be spent by the state of Illinois next fiscal year or whether they’ll be charged higher taxes to pay for it. Saturday is the deadline for legislators to approve the annual spending plan that begins July 1. Wednesday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker explained what he would veto if it’s included. “I've been opposed to any taxes. They're broad based, or that would affect working families in this budget,” Pritzker told reporters. 2025-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisJB PritzkerDonald TrumpState budgetTax increaseIllinois LegislatureBudgeting processTax RevenueFederal fundsLegislaturePension reformProperty taxGun ControlSecond AmendmentMass Transit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459327/sf-schools-postpone-plans-for-easier-grades-after-backlash https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459327_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459327_video_v3.mp4 SF Schools Postpone Plans for Easier Grades After Backlash (The Center Square) - The San Francisco Unified School District delayed its plans to adopt “equity” grading at 14 schools after national, bipartisan backlash over the proposal to eliminate grading for attendance, punctuality, homework and quizzes, and grade only on a final exam that can be taken multiple times. The new scheme, promoted unilaterally by Superintendent Maria Su without vote from the Board of Education, would have awarded an “A” grade for 80%, with a passing “C” grade at 41%. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_10004e84-8b32-4c7a-b7dc-a10a558cfb3d.html 2025-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 474 equity gradingSan Franciscoschool districtMaria Sueducation policygrading equity planeducation systemKeegan KernodleKenneth Schruppprivate school https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459328/democratic-resolution-condemning-medicaid-cuts-riles-up-illinois-republicans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459328_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459328_video_v3.mp4 Democratic resolution condemning Medicaid cuts riles up Illinois Republicans The Trump administration's attempt to trim Medicaid in a cost-cutting move has prompted action in the Illinois Legislature. 2025-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 112 MedicaidIllinoisDemocratsRepublicansDonald TrumpNicolle GrasseBlaine WilhourPatrick WindhorstHealth CareIllinois Legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459329/illinois-legislature-poised-to-approve-due-process-for-appeals-of-gun-id-revocation-denial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459329_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459329_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislature poised to approve 'due process' for appeals of gun ID revocation, denial Greg Bishop reviews another gun control measure advancing at the statehouse that would allow for a state agency to report to Illinois State Police someone they feel is a clear and present danger, and sets up what proponents say is due process for Firearm Owners ID card denials and revocations. 2025-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 700 Greg BishopCenter SquareIllinois Statehousegun controlHouse Bill 850Julie MorrisonFOID cardDue processSecond AmendmentGun ownershipState policeBruen decisionClear and present dangerIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459330/il-shell-bills-empty-budget-vehicle-food-safety-bill-replaced-with-medical-aid-in-dying https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459330_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459330_video_v3_converted.mp4 IL shell bills: Empty budget 'vehicle,' food safety bill replaced with 'medical aid in dying Greg Bishop reviews some shell bill action happening at the Illinois Statehouse in the final days with an empty budget bill passed to the House by the Senate and a measure about food safety being gutted and replaced in the House to advance "medical aid in dying" legislation. 2025-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1376 IllinoisState Budgetmedical aid in dyingshell billbudgetstate senateJ.B. PritzkerIllinois Governormass transitfiscal cliffbudget proposallegislative changesIllinois budgetfederal fundingstate funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459331/illinois-lawmakers-move-no-content-budget-legislation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459331_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459331_video_v3.mp4 Illinois lawmakers move 'no content' budget legislation Illinois lawmakers have passed empty budget legislation with two days left in the General Assembly’s spring session. 2025-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 106 IllinoisIllinois budgetlegislationDon HarmonLi Arellanobudget legislationbudget bill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459332/doj-begins-title-ix-investigation-into-ca-over-trans-boys-dominating-girls-sports https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459332_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459332_video_v3.mp4 DOJ Begins Title IX Investigation Into CA Over ‘Trans’ Boys Dominating Girls’ Sports (The Center Square) - The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division announced it is investigating California for violating Title IX by allowing males to participate in female student sports. “Title IX exists to protect women and girls in education,” said Harmeet K. Dhillon, assistant attorney general for Civil Rights. “It is perverse to allow males to compete against girls, invade their private spaces, and take their trophies.” Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_11a78c2c-7918-4875-af10-726064fdc9b0.html 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 447 Title IXDOJCaliforniagirls sportsmale athletesbiological malesGavin Newsomfederalismstate law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459333/mass-transit-reforms-legislation-revealed-but-funding-stream-finds-pushback https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459333_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459333_video_v3.mp4 Mass transit reforms legislation revealed but funding stream finds pushback Lawmakers are calling for a massive investment into Illinois mass transit but where the funding comes from remains up in the air. 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 168 Illinoismass transitJ.B. Pritzkerfunding legislationpublic transittransportation infrastructureRTACTAtoll revenuetaxpayers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459334/some-question-pritzkers-tax-veto-pledge-say-trump-should-withhold-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459334_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459334_video_v3.mp4 Some question Pritzker’s tax ‘veto’ pledge, say Trump should withhold funding Illinois taxpayers still don’t know how much of their money will be spent by the state of Illinois or whether they’ll be charged higher taxes to pay for it. 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 249 J.B. PritzkerDonald Trumptax policyIllinois budgetveto powerfederal fundingIllinois SenateAndrew ChesneyAdam NiemergMedicaid cuts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459335/trucking-industry-accused-of-undermining-zero-emission-vehicle-mandate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459335_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459335_video_v3.mp4 Trucking Industry Accused of ‘Undermining’ Zero-Emission Vehicle Mandate (The Center Square) – As Congress contemplates repealing California’s ability to impose stricter emission standards than the federal Clean Air Act, which is currently also implemented in Washington state, the trucking industry continues to receive criticism for not cooperating with its implementation. Meanwhile the trucking industry continues to reiterate its stance that the regulations are not based in the realities of existing technology. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_4db973de-1bed-4e6a-9f22-5a6ce1a33fc7.html 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 761 trucking industryemission standardsWashington stateelectric vehiclesclean truck regulationsenvironmental regulationsdiesel vehicleindependent truckersThe Center SquareCharging StationsTruckingMarket incentivesEnvironmental PolicyCarleen JohnsonTJ Martinell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459336/karoline-leavitt-trump-budget-bill-wont-add-to-deficit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459336_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459336_video_v3.mp4 Karoline Leavitt: "Trump Budget Bill Won’t Add to Deficit” From The White House press briefing 5/29/25 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 141 Karoline LeavittDonald TrumpTrump budgetbudget billdeficiteconomic growthtax cutsCBO forecastspending reformseconomic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459337/press-sec-leavitt-countries-around-the-world-have-faith-in-the-negotiator-in-chief https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459337_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459337_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “Countries Around the World Have Faith in the Negotiator in Chief” From the White House Press Briefing on May 29, 2025 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Press Secretary LeavittWhite HouseDonald J. TrumpNegotiationsEmergency AppealSupreme CourtTariff Authority https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459338/texas-house-passes-parental-bill-of-rights https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459338_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459338_video_v3.mp4 Texas House Passes Parental Bill of Rights (The Center Square) – The Texas House on Sunday passed a Parental Bill of Rights that includes a ban on social transitioning of children. In the House, the bill was carried by state Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, The Center Square reported. It passed the House by a vote of 88-47 with three voting present, not voting, according to the unofficial tally. The bill affirms that parents are the primary decision-makers in their child’s education, bans Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ideology in K-12 public schools, restricts teachings of sexual orientation and gender identity, simplifies public school transfers, and reforms the parental-ISD complaint process, among other measures. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/texas/article_2fe9f06f-0138-44aa-aa2e-3dfe17b8ee53.html Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 569 Dan McCalebTexas legislatureparent billschool choiceeducation fundingeducation reformsGreg AbbottTexas EducationSchool ChoiceTexas BudgetLegislative PriorityRed States https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459339/what-trends-are-we-seeing-in-mortgage-applications https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459339_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459339_video_v3.mp4 What Trends Are We Seeing in Mortgage Applications? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss trends in mortgage applications on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 531 mortgage applicationshousing marketeconomic growthhome salesreal estatemortgage ratesmarket volatilityrental markethomeownersChris KrugOrphe DivounguyThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459340/pritzker-vows-to-veto-broad-tax-increase-in-budget-as-taxpayers-continue-to-await-details https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459340_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459340_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker vows to veto 'broad' tax increase in budget as taxpayers continue to await details Greg Bishop gives a status update of what's known about the state's budget. With just a few more days remaining, Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he will veto a budget with "broad" tax increases on working families. 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 542 JB Pritzkerstate budgettax increasesworking familiesIllinoisGreg Bishopstate taxestax dollarslegislative sessionMedicaidhealth benefitsnon-citizensBrad Halbrook https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459341/seventh-circuit-us-court-of-appeals-hears-challenge-to-ils-mass-transit-concealed-carry-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459341_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459341_video_v3.mp4 Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals hears challenge to IL's mass transit concealed carry ban Greg Bishop airs some of the oral arguments from the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in the case challenging Illinois' prohibition of carrying concealed firearms on mass transit. 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 517 IllinoisCourt of AppealsCook CountyConcealed CarrySecond AmendmentfirearmsGreg Bishopfirearm restrictionlegal argumentsgun control https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459342/illinois-house-approves-safe-gun-storage-bill-republicans-promise-lawsuits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459342_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459342_video_v3_converted.mp4 Illinois House approves 'safe gun storage' bill; Republicans promise lawsuits Greg Bishop airs some of the floor debate from the Illinois House approving the "safe gun storage" measure, the final step before the bill can be sent to the governor's desk. 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 928 Senate Bill 8Illinois SenateAmy ElikGreg Bishopgun controlgun lawPatrick Windhorstconcealed carryfirearm safetyIllinoisState RepresentativeFOID CardJB PritzkerThe Center Squaredaily headlines https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459343/assisted-suicide-legislation-stashed-in-food-preparation-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459343_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459343_video_v3.mp4 Assisted suicide legislation stashed in food preparation bill As the spring legislative session winds down in Illinois, sponsors of assisted suicide legislation are trying get passage by including the measure with a food prep bill. 2025-05-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 115 assisted suicideillinois legislationfood preparation billmedical aid in dyingend of life carerobyn gabelbill hauterillinois state representative https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459344/industry-groups-take-sides-as-lawmakers-consider-discount-drug-program-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459344_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459344_video_v3.mp4 Industry groups take sides as lawmakers consider discount drug program bill Industry groups have lined up on opposite sides of Illinois legislation aimed at providing patient access to discount medications. 2025-05-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 112 discount drug programIllinois legislationpatient accessTerry WilcoxPatients RisingSenate Bill 2835pharmacy protection act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459345/christian-gathering-outside-seattle-city-hall-brings-trans-rights-protesters https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459345_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459345_video_v3.mp4 Christian Gathering Outside Seattle City Hall Brings Trans Rights Protesters (The Center Square) – More than 500 Christians gathered outside Seattle City Hall Tuesday evening to protest what they say are the anti-faith policies of Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Seattle City Council, just days after 23 people were arrested when counter-protesters interrupted a rally Saturday focused on protecting children from transgender ideologies. All of the arrests on Saturday were among counter protesters who also injured Seattle Police. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_c172babb-f003-479d-82e2-6e269033211d.html 2025-05-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 839 Seattle City HallBruce Harrelltransgender rights movementreligious organizationspolitical issuesgender issuestransgender ideologypolitical rallyCapitol HillCal Anderson ParkDemocratsPursuit Northwest#DontMessWithOurKidsSpencer PauleyCarleen Johnson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459346/pritzker-says-hell-veto-illinois-budget-with-broad-tax-on-working-families https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459346_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459346_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker says he’ll veto Illinois budget with ‘broad’ tax on working families Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he will veto a budget if it has broad tax increases that impact working families. 2025-05-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 113 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisIllinois budgettax increasesvetostate budgetworking familiesstate governmentbudget vetotaxation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459347/president-trump-you-call-that-chickening-out https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459347_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459347_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “You call that chickening out” President Trump responds to the media who ask him about TACO "Trump Always Chickens Out" 2025-05-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Donald Trumptariffstrade warChinaEuropean Uniontrade negotiations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459348/president-trump-on-musks-comments-the-largest-tax-cut https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459348_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459348_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Musk’s Comments: “The Largest Tax Cut” President Trump Participates in a Swearing-In for the US Attorney for the District of Columbia 5/28/25 2025-05-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Donald TrumpElon MuskTax CutsTax BillTax IncreaseUS AttorneyRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyGovernment spendingPolitical News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459349/seattle-police-we-ask-that-you-remain-peaceful https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459349_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459349_video_v3.mp4 Seattle Police: “We Ask That You Remain Peaceful” Seattle Police addressing the Counter-protesters that gathered Tuesday evening and were prevented by police from interrupting the main permitted protest 2025-05-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Seattle PoliceCounter-protestersPeaceful ProtestWashington StateLaw Enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459350/crowd-chanting-for-the-seattle-police-department-to-go-home https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459350_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459350_video_v3.mp4 Crowd Chanting for the Seattle Police Department to Go Home Trans activists are gathered outside police barricades as the religious organization Pursuit Northwest “Rattle in Seattle” rally in front of Seattle City Hal 2025-05-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 16 SeattleTrans ActivistsPursuit NorthwestRattle in SeattleProtestingSeattle Police Departmentreligious rally https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459351/what-is-going-on-with-treasury-yields https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459351_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459351_video_v3.mp4 What Is Going On With Treasury Yields? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss treasury yields on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 740 treasury yieldsinterest ratesinflationeconomic growthcorporate bondsmortgage ratesfederal reserveeconomic dataconsumer sentimentfiscal policyrecessiontax lawEconomic PolicyNews IndexStock Market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459352/illinois-budget-both-sides-sound-off-on-status https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459352_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459352_video_v3.mp4 Illinois budget: Both sides sound off on status Greg Bishop shares perspectives from both sides of the aisle at the Illinois Statehouse on the status of the annual spending plan with the May 31 deadline approaching Saturday. 2025-05-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 854 Illinois budgetRepublican partyDemocratic partytax increaseAdam NiemergNatalie Phelps Finnielegislative audit commissionhealthcare coveragetax payer subsidyGovernment OversightLegislative NewsIllinois GovernmentFred CrespoLaura FineTracy Katz Muhl https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459353/safe-gun-storage-bill-passes-house-committee-ready-for-final-passage https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459353_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459353_video_v3_converted.mp4 'Safe gun storage' bill passes House committee, ready for final passage Greg Bishop reviews stories impacting firearms owners with the passage of a "safe gun storage" bill out of the Illinois House Gun Violence Prevention Committee and and upcoming appeals court oral argument in the case challenging Illinois' ban on carrying concealed on mass transit. 2025-05-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 780 Gun Violence PreventionSafe Gun StorageIllinois HouseSecond AmendmentGun ControlFirearm OwnersSenate Bill 8Firearm PolicyIllinois FederationJosh WitkowskiMaura HirschauerGreg BishopCook County https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459354/religious-rattle-in-seattle-rally-in-front-of-seattle-city-hall https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459354_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459354_video_v3.mp4 Religious “Rattle in Seattle” Rally in Front of Seattle City Hall The religious organization Pursuit Northwest holding a “Rattle in Seattle” rally in front of Seattle City Hall on Tuesday May 27, at 5 p.m. to “stand against the religious bigotry of Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Seattle City Council.” 2025-05-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 134 Jim WalshSeattlereligious rallyBruce HarrellSeattle City Councilfirst amendment rightspolitical protestcounter protestersSeattle Police Department https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459355/tammy-bruce-our-simple-message-for-americans-do-not-travel-to-venezuela https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459355_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459355_video_v3.mp4 Tammy Bruce: “Our Simple Message for Americans Do Not Travel to Venezuela” From the Dep. of State Press Briefing 5/27/25 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 68 Tammy BruceState DepartmentVenezuelaTravel warningAmerican citizensWrongful detention https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459356/safe-gun-storage-bill-ready-for-final-passage-in-illinois-house https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459356_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459356_video_v3.mp4 ‘Safe gun storage’ bill ready for final passage in Illinois House The Illinois House could soon approve a measure requiring gun owners to lock up their firearms under certain circumstances, despite there being 6 to 1 opposition filed against the bill. More than 1,200 people filed in support of the bill. More than 6,300 people filed in opposition. 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 144 Illinois HouseSafe gun storageFirearmsGun controlMaura HirschauerEd SullivanJosh Witkowski https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459357/with-saturdays-deadline-looming-illinois-state-budget-still-elusive https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459357_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459357_video_v3.mp4 With Saturday’s deadline looming, Illinois state budget still elusive Illinois legislators continue to discuss the annual spending plan behind closed doors, but some say there could be more work to do over the summer. 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 IllinoisIllinois budgetAdam NiemergLa Shawn Fordbudget debatetax increasegovernment spendingSpringfield https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459358/spokane-valley-needs-more-cops-but-its-immigration-policy-could-get-in-the-way https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459358_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459358_video_v3.mp4 Spokane Valley Needs More Cops — but Its Immigration Policy Could Get In the Way (The Center Square) – Around 20 officers short, Spokane Valley needs more funding to expand its police force, but the city might have shot itself in the foot with its immigration policy. Gov. Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 2015 on Monday, delivering on a day-one promise to put $100 million behind police recruiting during his first year in office. The law creates a .01% local sales tax that voters can approve in addition to two other existing public safety taxes. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_0df5f802-ed1c-4695-824f-a0bea60d584d.html 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 947 Spokane Valleypolice fundingimmigration lawHouse Bill 2015state sanctuary lawgrant programstate lawgrant fundingpolice officersSales TaxKeep Washington Working ActSpokane Countytax rateimmigration stanceThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459359/il-dept-of-natural-resources-answers-to-audit-open-to-making-parks-national https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459359_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459359_video_v3.mp4 IL Dept. of Natural Resources answers to audit, open to making parks national State legislators are taking the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to task for a scathing audit. 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 94 IllinoisIllinois Department of Natural ResourcesNatalie Phelps FinnieGovernment AuditState AuditGovernor PritzkerState LegislatorsNational ParksFort de ChartresCahokia Mounds https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459360/illinois-legislators-support-stopthehate-campaign-to-combat-antisemitism https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459360_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459360_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators support #StopTheHate campaign to combat antisemitism Lawmakers gathered to raise awareness about antisemitism, which has been on the rise in Illinois with over 335 incidents reported in 2024, a 59% increase, according to the Anti-Defamation League. 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 94 IllinoisIllinois State SenateLaura FineTracy Katz MuhlantisemitismAnti-Defamation Leaguehate crimesreligious hate crimesStopTheHateFBIDemocracyExtremismViolence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459361/bill-to-raise-driving-exam-age-allow-family-reporting-clears-illinois-legislature https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459361_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459361_video_v3.mp4 Bill to raise driving exam age, allow family reporting clears Illinois legislature Among the bills the Illinois General Assembly is approving to send to the governor’s desk is legislation raising the age at which drivers are required to take a road test. 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 73 IllinoisIllinois General AssemblyRam VillivalamDonald DeWitteDriving TestRoad TestDriver's LicenseLegislationMotorists https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459362/trade-budget-deficits-to-keep-fed-on-sidelines https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459362_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459362_video_v3.mp4 Trade, Budget Deficits to Keep Fed on Sidelines Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 472 Orphe DivounguyChris KrugFederal Reservebudget deficitsinflation rategovernment spendingtrade warmortgage rateshome salesfiscal policytax billtreasury yields https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459363/illinois-legislators-could-pass-hundreds-of-bills-in-final-week-of-session https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459363_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459363_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators could pass hundreds of bills in final week of session Greg Bishop discusses what is expected to be a busy final week of legislative action at the Illinois Statehouse, with potentially hundreds of bills expected to clear both chambers and be ready for the governor's desk. 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 731 Illinoislegislationlegislative reportsIllinois budgetonline gamblingSenateHouselandlordsschoolsinternet gamblingGovernortax revenuegaming terminalsCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459364/illinois-legislators-have-days-left-before-adjournment-with-budget-still-elusive https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459364_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459364_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators have days left before adjournment with budget still elusive Greg Bishop reviews some of the back and forth on where the Illinois legislature is with the annual spending plan with just a handful of days left before scheduled adjournment. 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 704 Illinois legislatureState BudgetIllinoisbudget processGreg BishopJB PritzkerTaxpayersSpring SessionState Legislatureestate taxtax deductionsThe Center Squarefiscal yearIllinois Revenue AllianceBrad Halbrook https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459365/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-may-30th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459365_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459365_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday May 30th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2454 Illinois budgetGreg BishopIllinoisStatehouseGun controllegislative sessionIllinois gun laws2nd amendmenttax increasesState Governmentmass transitIllinois Supreme CourtGovernor PritzkerThe Center Squarefederal funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459366/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-may-29th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459366_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459366_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday May 29th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2392 IllinoisGun ControlState BudgetGreg BishopSecond AmendmentIllinois LegislatureJ.B. PritzkerConcealed CarrySenate Bill 8Firearm RegulationGun LawsState TaxMedicaidMedicareGun Owners https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459367/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-may-28th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459367_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459367_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday May 28th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-05-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1979 Illinois BudgetGun Control#StopTheHateGreg BishopIllinoisIllinois legislatureIllinois HouseSecond Amendment NewsSafe Gun StorageIllinois Senate Bill 8gun safetygun violence preventiontax increaseantisemitismState of Illinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459368/is-pritzker-prioritizing-national-ambitions-over-state-needs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459368_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459368_video_v3_converted.mp4 Is Pritzker Prioritizing National Ambitions Over State Needs? 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisRepublican Partystate financesbudget transparencytax increasesWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459369/president-trump-thats-fake-you-dont-want-to-be-fake https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459369_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459369_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "That’s Fake. You Don’t Want to Be Fake" 2025-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 Donald TrumpPress ConferenceThe White HouseConsultantselection spendingSwing StatesPopular Vote https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459370/elon-musk-i-expect-to-remain-a-friend-and-an-advisor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459370_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459370_video_v3.mp4 Elon Musk: "I Expect to Remain a Friend and an Advisor" 2025-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Elon MuskDonald TrumpPresident TrumpAdvisorPresident https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459371/president-trump-they-cannot-have-a-nuclear-weapon-its-very-simple https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459371_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459371_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "They Cannot Have a Nuclear Weapon It’s Very Simple" 2025-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Donald TrumpIranNuclear WeaponsMiddle EastIran Deal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459372/elon-musk-there-are-millions-of-software-licenses-where-with-0-people-using-them https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459372_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459372_video_v3.mp4 Elon Musk: "There Are Millions of Software Licenses Where With 0 People Using Them" 2025-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Elon MuskSoftware LicensesGovernment SpendingWasteful SpendingWhite HouseDonald TrumpTechnologyBusiness https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459373/president-trump-without-the-tariffs-our-nation-would-be-imperiled https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459373_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459373_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "Without the Tariffs Our Nation Would Be Imperiled" 2025-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Donald TrumpTariffsTrade DeficitEconomyWhite HousePress ConferenceUS Economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459374/president-trump-it-saved-a-lot-of-lives https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459374_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459374_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "It Saved a Lot of Lives" 2025-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Donald TrumpElon MuskStarlinkNorth Carolinasaving livesWhite HousePress Conference https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459375/elon-musk-that-new-york-times-lets-move-on https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459375_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459375_video_v3_converted.mp4 Elon Musk: “That New York Times? Lets Move On” 2025-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Elon MuskDonald TrumpThe New York TimesWhite HousePress ConferencePulitzer PrizeRussiagateFalse Reporting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459376/is-prescribing-life-ending-medication-compatible-with-the-hippocratic-oath https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459376_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459376_video_v3_converted.mp4 Is Prescribing Life-Ending Medication Compatible With the Hippocratic Oath? 2025-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 medical aid in dyingHippocratic OathDeb's Lawend of life carepalliative careBill HauterIllinois legislatureterminally ill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459377/could-trump-realistically-block-federal-funds-to-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459377_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459377_video_v3_converted.mp4 Could Trump Realistically Block Federal Funds to Illinois? 2025-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 Donald TrumpFederal FundsIllinoisTaxpayer MoneyState FinancesPritzkerMedical SubsidiesNon-CitizensWomen's SportsDEI Policies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459378/does-using-shell-bills-reduce-transparency-in-the-budget-process https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459378_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459378_video_v3.mp4 Does Using Shell Bills Reduce Transparency in the Budget Process? 2025-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Shell BillIllinoisBudget ProcessTransparencyIllinois budgetSpring sessionAppropriation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459379/press-sec-leavitt-a-northern-district-of-california-judge-issued-an-absurd-ruling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459379_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459379_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "A Northern District of California Judge Issued an Absurd Ruling" 2025-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 White HousePress SecretaryCaliforniaFederal JudgeExecutive BranchOffice of Personnel ManagementTrump AdministrationDepartment of EducationDEI Programs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459380/are-washingtons-electric-truck-timelines-realistic https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459380_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459380_video_v3_converted.mp4 Are Washington’s Electric Truck Timelines realistic? 2025-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Electric trucksWashingtonTrucking IndustryLegislative hearingsDiesel emissions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459381/is-washington-losing-out-to-idaho-due-to-stricter-environmental-rules https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459381_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459381_video_v3_converted.mp4 Is Washington losing out to Idaho due to stricter environmental rules? 2025-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Washington StateIdahoEnvironmental RegulationsBusiness IncentivesPolitical DirectionTrucking IndustryOregonCalifornia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459382/should-states-rethink-mandates-if-companies-just-leave https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459382_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459382_video_v3.mp4 Should states rethink mandates if companies just leave? 2025-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 State MandatesIncentivesTrucking CompanyWealth TaxIdahoJeff Bezos https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459383/tammy-bruce-you-know-the-nature-of-what-china-has-been-doing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459383_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459383_video_v3_converted.mp4 Tammy Bruce: "You Know the Nature of What China Has Been Doing" 2025-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Tammy BruceChinaTechnologyIntellectual PropertyUS ResearchStealing InformationState Department https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459384/tammy-bruce-the-united-states-is-putting-america-first https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459384_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459384_video_v3_converted.mp4 Tammy Bruce: "The United States is putting America first" 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 86 United StatesAmerica FirstChinese StudentsVisa RevocationChinese Communist PartyNational SecurityHong KongPassport HoldersCritical FieldsDepartment of State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459385/press-sec-leavitt-there-have-been-other-courts-that-have-reaffirmed-the-presidents-position https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459385_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459385_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "There Have Been Other Courts That Have Reaffirmed the President’s Position" 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Press SecretaryWhite HouseLegal AuthorityPresidentTariffsNational EmergencyFentanylEconomic DeficitCourt RulingFederal Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459386/press-sec-leavitt-the-trump-administration-faced-another-example-of-judicial-overreach https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459386_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459386_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "The Trump Administration Faced Another Example of Judicial Overreach" 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Karoline LeavittWhite HousePress BriefingDonald TrumpTrump AdministrationJudicial OverreachTrade DeficitTariffsNational SecurityUS EconomyUS GoodsManufacturing BaseTradeLiberation Day https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459387/press-sec-leavitt-witkoff-and-the-president-submitted-a-ceasefire-proposal-to-hamas https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459387_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459387_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "Witkoff and the President Submitted a Ceasefire Proposal to Hamas" 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Karoline LeavittCeasefire ProposalHamasIsraelGazaWhite HouseNegotiationsDiplomacy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459388/press-sec-leavitt-americans-are-growing-more-and-more-optimistic-about-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459388_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459388_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "Americans Are Growing More and More Optimistic About the Economy" 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Consumer Confidence IndexEconomic OutlookWhite HouseConsumer ConfidenceWhite House Press BriefingPress Secretary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459389/why-are-lawmakers-using-a-food-bill-to-push-assisted-dying https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459389_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459389_video_v3_converted.mp4 Why Are Lawmakers Using a Food Bill to Push Assisted Dying? 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 IllinoisFood SafetyAssisted SuicideAssisted DyinglegislationMedical AidFood Bill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459390/are-republicans-united-against-illinois-gun-storage-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459390_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459390_video_v3_converted.mp4 Are Republicans United Against Illinois’ Gun Storage Law? 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 IllinoisRepublicansGun ControlGun StorageSenate Bill 8FirearmsLegislationGun Law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459391/can-illinois-gun-owners-be-held-liable-for-stolen-firearms https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459391_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459391_video_v3_converted.mp4 Can Illinois Gun Owners Be Held Liable for Stolen Firearms? 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 86 IllinoisGun LawsStolen FirearmsGun Owner LiabilitySenate Bill 8Illinois SenateReporting Stolen GunsSecond AmendmentIllinois PoliticsLaw and CrimeProperty CrimeUS Court of Appeals https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459392/police-praised-and-cursed-at-the-same-time https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459392_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459392_video_v3_converted.mp4 Police Praised and Cursed at the Same Time 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459393/should-mayor-bruce-harrell-resign-over-his-statements https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459393_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459393_video_v3.mp4 Should Mayor Bruce Harrell Resign Over His Statements? 2025-05-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Bruce HarrellMayor HarrellResignationStatementPoliticsSeattleChristianFaithfaith-based groupsSeattle centric https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459394/did-the-fbi-just-launch-an-investigation-into-seattle https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459394_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459394_video_v3_converted.mp4 Did the FBI Just Launch an Investigation Into Seattle? 2025-05-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 FBIinvestigationSeattleCal Anderson ParkDan BonginoFirst Amendment Rightsfaith-based groupsRuss JohnsonPursuit Church https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459395/vice-president-vance-digital-assets-and-particularly-bitcoin-are-part-of-the-mainstream-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459395_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459395_video_v3_converted.mp4 Vice President Vance: "Digital Assets and Particularly Bitcoin Are Part of the Mainstream Economy” 2025-05-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Digital AssetsBitcoinJ. D. VanceMainstream EconomyCryptocurrencyEconomic Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459396/president-trump-well-id-like-to-be-honest-yes-i-did-next-question-please https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459396_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459396_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "Well I’d Like to Be Honest Yes I Did Next Question Please" 2025-05-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Donald Trumpyoung votersIranBenjamin NetanyahupoliticalWhite HouseUS Attorneyforeign policydomestic policypresidency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459397/president-trump-harvard-has-to-show-us-their-lists https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459397_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459397_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "Harvard Has to Show Us Their Lists" 2025-05-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Donald TrumpHarvard UniversityForeign studentsStudent visasUS Attorney https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459398/president-trump-theyre-doing-it-because-of-the-tariffs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459398_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459398_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: “They’re Doing It Because of the Tariffs” 2025-05-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Donald TrumpJoe BidenTariffsTrade schoolsAI PlantsNovember 5thEconomic BoomInvestmentsUS Economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459399/vp-vance-we-do-not-think-that-stablecoins-threaten-the-integrity-of-the-united-states-dollar https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459399_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459399_video_v3_converted.mp4 VP Vance: “We Do Not Think That Stablecoins Threaten the Integrity of the United States Dollar” 2025-05-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 JD VanceBitcoin 2025StablecoinsUnited States DollarEconomic PolicyCryptocurrencyBitcoinAmerican EconomyForce Multiplier https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459400/president-trump-you-call-that-chickening-out https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459400_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459400_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: “You Call That Chickening Out” 2025-05-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Donald TrumpTariffsChinaEuropean UnionTrade NegotiationsUS AttorneyTariff Threat https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459401/president-trump-weve-got-the-hottest-country-anywhere-in-the-world-right-now https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459401_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459401_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: “We’ve Got the Hottest Country Anywhere in the World Right Now” 2025-05-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Donald TrumpUS PoliticsRussiaSanctionsUS AttorneyHottest Country https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459402/vice-president-vance-crypto-finally-has-a-champion-and-an-ally-in-the-white-house https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459402_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459402_video_v3_converted.mp4 Vice President Vance: “Crypto Finally Has a Champion and an Ally in the White House” 2025-05-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 JD VanceBitcoin 2025Donald TrumpWhite HouseCryptocurrencyDemocrat regulatorsfinancial sovereigntypolitical speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459403/vice-president-vance-operation-choke-point-20-is-dead https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459403_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459403_video_v3_converted.mp4 Vice President Vance: “Operation Choke Point 2.0 Is Dead” 2025-05-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 JD VanceOperation Choke PointBitcoinCryptocurrency regulationTrump AdministrationBitcoin 2025 Conference https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459404/tammy-bruce-this-is-why-we-continue-to-try-to-get-a-ceasefire https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459404_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459404_video_v3.mp4 Tammy Bruce: "This Is Why We Continue to Try to Get a Ceasefire" 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 State DepartmentCeasefireHamasConflict resolutionInternational relationsDepartment of StateUS policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459405/tammy-bruce-unilateral-recognition-of-a-palestinian-state-in-this-case-is-unproductive https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459405_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459405_video_v3.mp4 Tammy Bruce: "Unilateral Recognition of a Palestinian State in This Case Is Unproductive" 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Tammy BruceDepartment of StatePalestinian StateUnilateral RecognitionUS EffortsMiddle East Peace https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459406/tammy-bruce-over-almost-half-a-million-meals-have-been-delivered https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459406_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459406_video_v3_converted.mp4 Tammy Bruce: "Over Almost Half a Million Meals Have Been Delivered" 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Tammy BruceDepartment of StatePress BriefingMeal DeliveryGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459407/how-does-the-keep-washington-working-act-impact-eligibility-for-hb-2015-grant-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459407_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459407_video_v3_converted.mp4 How does the Keep Washington Working Act impact eligibility for HB 2015 grant funding? 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 Keep Washington Working ActHB 2015Grant FundingImmigration LawState LawSanctuary StateWashingtonFederal Immigration EnforcementLocal Police AgenciesState Policies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459408/what-specific-goals-does-house-bill-2015-aim-to-achieve-in-police-recruitment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459408_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459408_video_v3.mp4 What specific goals does House Bill 2015 aim to achieve in police recruitment? 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 18 House Bill 2015Police RecruitingGrant ProgramGovernor FergusonState Legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459409/what-is-the-current-status-of-internet-gambling-legislation-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459409_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459409_video_v3_converted.mp4 What is the current status of internet gambling legislation in Illinois? 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 IllinoisInternet GamblingGambling LegislationOnline CasinoVideo Gaming TerminalsIllinois State HouseIllinois State Bowler Proprietors AssociationKeith Hamilton https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459410/how-can-the-public-track-legislation-through-the-illinois-general-assembly-website https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459410_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459410_video_v3.mp4 How can the public track legislation through the Illinois General Assembly website? 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Illinois General AssemblyILGAlegislation trackingIllinois legislationpublic actsbillslawsgovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459411/president-trump-they-gave-everything-and-we-owe-them-everything-and-much-much-more https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459411_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459411_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "They Gave Everything and We Owe Them Everything and Much, Much More" 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Donald TrumpMemorial DayFallen SoldiersVeteransMilitary ServiceWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459412/sec-hegseth-we-owe-a-duty-to-those-who-have-fallen-in-war https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459412_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459412_video_v3_converted.mp4 Sec. Hegseth: “We Owe a Duty to Those Who Have Fallen in War” 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 Sec. Hegsethduty to fallenmilitaryWhite HouseMemorial DayWargratituderemembrancesacrifice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459413/vp-vance-know-that-your-loved-one-to-us-is-a-hero https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459413_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459413_video_v3_converted.mp4 VP Vance: "Know That Your Loved One to Us Is a Hero" 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 VP VanceGold Star FamiliesMemorial DayWhite HouseHonoring veteransMilitary families https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459414/president-trump-very-rarely-see-somebody-whos-successful-that-doesnt-love-what-he-or-she-does https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459414_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459414_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "Very Rarely See Somebody Who’s Successful That Doesn’t Love What He or She Does" 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Donald TrumpWhite HouseMilitaryLoving the militarySuccessGraduating https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/459415/president-trump-the-job-of-the-us-armed-forces-is-not-to-host-drag-shows https://img.videonest.org/gamma/459415_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/459415_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "The Job of the US Armed Forces Is Not to Host Drag Shows" 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Donald TrumpUS Armed ForcesMilitaryDemocracyDrag ShowsDefenseAmerican Flag https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461268/chicago-mayor-reacts-to-illinois-legislature-failing-to-advance-transit-bailout https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461268_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461268_video_v3_converted.mp4 Chicago mayor reacts to Illinois Legislature failing to advance transit bailout Greg Bishop shares moments from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's recent news conference where the mayor was asked about the failure of the state legislature to bailout mass transit with taxes paid by those who may not use mass transit. 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 586 Brandon JohnsonChicagoIllinoisMass TransitIllinois Senatetransit billCenter SquareChicago Transit Authorityelectric vehicleGreg BishopRevenue PackagePublic TransitGas TaxesLake MichiganProgressive Revenue https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461269/scotus-could-get-illinois-gun-ban-challenges-soon https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461269_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461269_video_v3_converted.mp4 SCOTUS could get Illinois gun ban challenges soon Greg Bishop shares a brief conversation he had with Second Amendment Foundation's Alan Gottlieb in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to not hear a case challenging Maryland's gun ban and what that means for cases challenging Illinois' gun ban. 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 481 Illinoisgun controlSupreme CourtSecond AmendmentAR-15Southern Districtoral argumentsAlan GottliebSecond Amendment FoundationGreg BishopVeramontez case https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461270/illinois-approves-digital-currency-regulations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461270_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461270_video_v3.mp4 Illinois approves digital currency regulations Greg Bishop talks with Andrew Gordon, an attorney and Certified Public Accountant, who just launched Main Street Crypto PAC, a new federal political action committee. The two discuss digital currency regulations and the future of investing in crypto. 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 603 digital currencyBitcoinAndrew Gordoncryptocurrency regulationIllinois legislationcryptocurrencybitcoinregulationinvestingIllinoisMain Street Crypto https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461271/board-stiff-sound-transit-lacks-transit-expertise-as-project-delays-drag-on https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461271_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461271_video_v3.mp4 Board Stiff: Sound Transit Lacks Transit Expertise as Project Delays Drag On (The Center Square) – The Sound Transit Board of Directors has been criticized for a lack of transportation expertise among its members, as the agency continues to see delays to light rail expansion projects and cost overruns to major expansion projects despite massive funding. The Center Square previously reported that more than $21.8 billion in tax revenue was generated by Sound Transit between 1996 and 2023, with $10.3 billion raised between 2019 an 2023 alone. Despite this, the delays to the agency’s taxpayer-backed projects have continued, including the last two stations on the 2 line connecting across Lake Washington, which had their target opening of December 2025 moved to early 2026. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_d5a868bf-944c-4909-8c8b-b2d0bada157b.html 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 799 Sound Transittax revenuePuget Soundtransit networkMass transitPublic transittransit agencytransportation expertiseLake WashingtonWashington StateKing CountyProject DelaysCost Overruns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461272/senators-cruz-and-booker-clash-in-heated-exchange https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461272_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461272_video_v3.mp4 Senators Cruz and Booker Clash in Heated Exchange During the US Senate Judiciary committee hearing: The Supposedly “Least Dangerous Branch”: District Judges v. Trump Senator Ted Cruz (T-TX) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 285 Ted CruzCory BookerUS SenateSenate Judiciary CommitteeMerrick GarlandBiden Justice DepartmentSupreme CourtJudicial safetyPolitical debatecriminal law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461273/wisconsin-state-sen-larson-d-argues-48-hour-waiting-period-for-gun-purchases-could-save-lives https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461273_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461273_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin State Sen. Larson (D) Argues 48-Hour Waiting Period for Gun Purchases Could Save Lives Wisconsin State Sen. Larson (D) speaks at press conference on June 3rd, 2025. 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 WisconsinWisconsin State SenateSenator LarsonGun controlGun purchasesWaiting periodSuicideMental health https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461274/wisconsin-state-sen-larson-d-waiting-period-laws-reduce-gun-homicides-by-17percent https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461274_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461274_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin State Sen. Larson (D): “Waiting Period Laws Reduce Gun Homicides by 17%” Wisconsin State Sen. Larson (D) speaks at press conference on June 3rd, 2025. 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Chris LarsonWisconsingun controlgun homicideswaiting periodsgun lawshomicide reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461275/press-sec-leavitt-to-remind-these-countries-that-the-deadline-is-coming-up https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461275_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461275_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “To Remind These Countries That the Deadline Is Coming Up” The White House press briefing 6/3/25 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 76 Karine Jean-PierreWhite HousePress briefingTradeTrade dealsUSTRTrading partnersAmbassador GreerSecretary BessonSecretary Letnik https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461276/press-sec-leavitt-they-felt-like-he-was-putting-the-needs-of-poland-first https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461276_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461276_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “They Felt Like He Was Putting the Needs of Poland First” The White House press Briefing 6/3/25 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Press Secretary LeavittWhite HouseUS-Poland relationsStrong bordersCommon sensePoland https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461277/press-sec-leavitt-the-congressional-budget-office-has-been-historically-wrong https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461277_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461277_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “The Congressional Budget Office Has Been Historically Wrong” The White House press briefing 6/3/25 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 80 Karoline LeavittWhite HousePress BriefingCongressional Budget Officeeconomic analysisDonald Trumptax cutsbudget officefiscal policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461278/senator-reed-d-ri-your-responsibility-amounts-to-just-surrendering https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461278_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461278_video_v3.mp4 Senator Reed (D-RI): “Your ‘Responsibility’ Amounts to Just Surrendering” An exchange between Senator Reed (D-RI) and Education Secretary Linda McMahon during a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on June 3rd, 2025 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 Jack ReedLinda McMahonSenate HearingEducation BudgetBudget CutsEducation DepartmentFundingUS Senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461279/press-sec-leavitt-on-boulder-attack-bidens-administration-allowed-him-to-stay-in-our-country https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461279_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461279_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt on Boulder Attack: “Biden’s Administration Allowed Him to Stay in Our Country” From the White House press conference 6/3/25 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 96 Karoline LeavittWhite HousePress conferenceBoulder attackJoe BidenBiden administrationImmigration policyHomeland SecurityEgyptian nationalillegal immigrationAsylum claim https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461280/what-did-fed-gov-waller-have-to-say-about-tariffs-and-inflation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461280_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461280_video_v3.mp4 What Did Fed Gov. Waller Have to Say About Tariffs & Inflation? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they break down a recent speech by Fed Governor Christopher Waller discussing tariffs, inflation, and unemployment on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 789 Christopher Wallertariffsinflationlabor marketinterest ratesFederal Reserveeconomic analysiseconomic policyprice increasesfiscal policydeficit spendingPCE inflationconsumer surveysDonald Trumptariff authority https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461281/bill-bans-life-insurance-companies-from-charging-convicted-felons-higher-rates https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461281_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461281_video_v3.mp4 Bill bans life insurance companies from charging convicted felons higher rates Illinois lawmakers have passed a bill to prevent life insurance companies from refusing coverage or charging higher rates to convicted felons. 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Illinoislife insuranceconvicted felonsinsurance ratesstate senator adriane johnsonstate senator dave syversonstate senator jason plummer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461282/controversial-bills-that-didnt-pass-il-legislature-transit-consolidation-medical-aid-in-dying https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461282_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461282_video_v3_converted.mp4 Controversial bills that didn't pass IL legislature: Transit consolidation, 'medical aid in dying' Greg Bishop reviews the various controversial measures that did not pass in the final hours of Illinois' spring session, including the "medical aid in dying" measure, a bill to consolidate mass transit and increases taxes to pay for a transit fiscal cliff, and other measures. 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1107 IllinoisIllinois General AssemblyLegislative ActionGreg BishopIllinois HouseIllinois Senatetransit consolidationlegislative sessionvote analysisIllinois billlegislative processJ.B. PritzkerEthics reformTransit challengesIllinois Statehouse https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461283/federal-appeals-court-sides-with-cook-county-illinois-in-challenge-to-gun-bans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461283_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461283_video_v3_converted.mp4 Federal appeals court sides with Cook County, Illinois, in challenge to gun bans Greg Bishop looks at the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court deciding to deny taking up the challenge to Maryland's gun ban, leaving open the door to a challenge to Cook County and Illinois' gun ban. This as Illinois legislators pass more measures impacting gun owners. 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 893 Cook CountyIllinoisgun bangun controlAppeals courtUS Supreme CourtSecond AmendmentIllinois legislatureIllinois gun lawAR-15semi-automatic rifleSenate Bill 8House Bill 850firearms lawFOID card https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461284/illinois-bill-could-expose-businesses-to-claims-involving-out-of-state-events https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461284_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461284_video_v3.mp4 Illinois bill could expose businesses to claims involving out-of-state events The Illinois General Assembly has passed legislation from the state Senate president that could expose businesses to lawsuits from around the country. 2025-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 IllinoisIllinois General AssemblyLawsuitsBusinessesState SenateJay HoffmanDan UgasteHazardous Substances Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461285/king-county-could-lose-roads-program-by-2029-amid-massive-funding-shortfall https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461285_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461285_video_v3.mp4 King County Could Lose Roads Program by 2029 Amid Massive Funding Shortfall King County council meeting 6/2/25 2025-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 205 King CountyRoads ProgramFunding ShortfallTransportationInfrastructureSarah PerryTricia DavisLeon RichardsonKing County CouncilCapital Program https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461286/us-attorney-grewell-the-statutory-maximum-federal-sentence-is-life-in-prison https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461286_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461286_video_v3.mp4 US Attorney Grewell: “The Statutory Maximum Federal Sentence Is Life in Prison” From City of Boulder Boulder Attack Update Press Conference -- June 2, 2025 2025-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 104 US Attorney GrewellBoulder Attackhate crimeFederal ChargeMuhammad Sabri Solomonattempted murder https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461287/gov-desantis-we-have-a-huge-problem-with-antisemitism-running-wild-in-this-country https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461287_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461287_video_v3.mp4 Gov. DeSantis: “We Have a Huge Problem With Antisemitism Running Wild in This Country” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis denounces antisemitism and policies he believes have contributed to the problem in a press conference on June 2nd, 2025 2025-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461288/illinois-legislative-leaders-tease-possible-return-this-summer https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461288_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461288_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislative leaders tease possible return this summer Legislative leaders from both sides of the aisle have concerns for what lies ahead with an eye of possibly coming back before the fall veto session. 2025-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 113 IllinoisLegislative leadersRising taxesTony McCombieEmanuel WelchJohn CurranDon HarmonSummer returnIllinois HouseIllinois Senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461289/all-eyes-on-the-jobs-report-as-hiring-slows https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461289_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461289_video_v3.mp4 All Eyes on the Jobs Report as Hiring Slows Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 512 Chris KrugThe Center SquareOrphe DivounguyApril payrollUnemployment claimsUS economyFederal ReserveLabor marketinterest ratesinflation rateunemployment rateSan Francisco Fedpolicy leverseconomic projectionstax cuts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461290/scotus-leaves-door-open-for-gun-ban-challenges-in-denial-of-maryland-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461290_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461290_video_v3.mp4 SCOTUS leaves door open for gun ban challenges in denial of Maryland case Greg Bishop reads some of the U.S. Supreme Court's denial in taking up the Maryland ban on semi-automatic weapons where they hint and the need for more appeals court action to come forward, including a case challenging Illinois' ban on semi-automatic firearms. 2025-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 352 Supreme CourtSecond Amendmentgun banMaryland gun banAR-15Justice KavanaughJustice ThomascertiorariDavid SnopeAnthony Brown https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461291/taxpayers-wake-up-to-largest-budget-in-illinois-history-after-long-legislative-weekend https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461291_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461291_video_v3_converted.mp4 Taxpayers wake up to largest budget in Illinois history after long legislative weekend Greg Bishop provides a roundup of the long weekend at the Illinois Statehouse where the General Assembly approved the largest spending plan in state history with $1 billion more in tax revenue collections. 2025-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1825 Illinois BudgettaxpayersIllinoistax revenueJB Pritzkertax increasestate budgeteconomic growthGreg BishopIllinois legislatorsbudget billspending billproperty taxmass transithealthcare https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461292/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-june-4th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461292_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461292_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday June 4th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1959 IllinoisIllinois In FocusGreg BishopSecond AmendmentChicago Transit AuthorityTax IncreaseBrandon JohnsonIllinois legislatureCryptocurrencyDigital CurrencyFinancial RegulationsGun RightsUS Supreme CourtMass TransitCorporate Tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461293/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-june-3rd-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461293_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461293_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday June 3rd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2338 Illinoisstate governmentbudgetethics reformIllinois legislatureIllinois State HouseUS Supreme CourtSecond AmendmentAR-15gun controlFOID cardIllinois State PoliceGreg Bishoplegislative sessionCook County https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461294/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-june-2nd-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461294_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461294_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday June 2nd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2613 Illinois budgettax increasesgun controlIllinois legislatureGreg BishopCenter SquaretaxpayersSecond Amendmentvaping productsstate budgeteconomic growthJB PritzkerDonald TrumpSupreme CourtAR-15 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461295/does-this-bill-strengthen-or-weaken-due-process-protections https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461295_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461295_video_v3_converted.mp4 Does this bill strengthen or weaken due process protections? 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 Due ProcessIllinoisGun ControlGun RightsRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyIllinois State PoliceSecond AmendmentNeil AndersonJulie Morrison https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461296/press-sec-leavitt-the-congressional-budget-office-has-been-historically-wrong https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461296_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461296_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "The Congressional Budget Office Has Been Historically Wrong" 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Karoline LeavittWhite HousePress BriefingCongressional Budget Officeeconomic forecastsDonald Trumptax cutsrevenuebudgetingcongress https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461297/tammy-bruce-the-state-department-is-taking-steps-to-impose-visa-restrictions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461297_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461297_video_v3.mp4 Tammy Bruce: "The State Department Is Taking Steps to Impose Visa Restrictions" 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Visa restrictionsCentral AmericaGovernment officialsChinaCuban regimeMedical personnelForced laborState departmentDepartment of state press briefingTammy BruceTrump administrationMarco Rubio https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461298/sen-cory-booker-d-nj-to-sen-cruz-i-would-appreciate-if-you-let-me-finish https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461298_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461298_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) to Sen. Cruz: "I Would Appreciate if You Let Me Finish" 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Cory BookerTed CruzSenate JudiciaryJudicial SafetySenate HearingUS SenateDemocratsFederal JudgesPartisan RhetoricPresident of the United StatesAttacking JudgesTrollingdragging https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461299/sen-ted-cruz-biden-justice-department-prosecuted-nobody https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461299_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461299_video_v3_converted.mp4 Sen. Ted Cruz: "Biden Justice Department Prosecuted Nobody" 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Ted CruzJoe BidenJustice DepartmentSenateSenate Judiciary CommitteeSupreme Court JusticesProtestingAttorney GeneralRepublican SenatorsLaw Enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461300/tammy-bruceits-nice-to-sit-in-an-air-conditioned-office-and-critique-those-who-are-on-the-ground https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461300_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461300_video_v3.mp4 Tammy Bruce:“It’s Nice to Sit In an Air-Conditioned Office and Critique Those Who Are on the Ground” 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Tammy BruceState DepartmentPress briefingUS fundingUkraineIran https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461301/press-sec-leavitt-these-countries-sat-down-yesterday https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461301_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461301_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "These Countries SAT Down Yesterday" 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 White HousePress BriefingRussiaUkraineDirect TalksSanctionsForeign PolicyCapitol HillPresident https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461302/press-sec-leavitt-these-antisemitic-acts-of-violence-do-qualify-as-terrorism https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461302_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461302_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "These Antisemitic Acts of Violence Do Qualify as Terrorism" 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 White HousePress SecretaryKaroline Leavittantisemitismacts of violenceterrorismJewish AmericansUS Governmentpolitical violence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461303/press-sec-leavitt-law-and-order-is-back-in-america-under-president-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461303_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461303_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "Law and Order Is Back in America Under President Trump" 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 White HousePress BriefingDonald TrumpCrime StatisticsLaw and OrderMurder RatesHomicideCrime PlummetingPolitico https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461304/press-sec-leavitt-immigration-security-is-national-security https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461304_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461304_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "Immigration Security Is National Security" 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 Karoline LeavittWhite HousePress BriefingJoe BidenDonald Trumpimmigrationnational securityimmigration systemvisaforeign terrorists https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461305/press-sec-leavitt-arresting-nearly-1500-illegal-aliens-in-the-commonwealth-of-massachusetts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461305_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461305_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "Arresting Nearly 1,500 Illegal Aliens in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts" 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Karine Jean-PierrePress SecretaryPress BriefingWhite HouseMassachusettsIllegal AliensOperation PatriotICEFederal Law EnforcementArrestsTransnational CrimeGangs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461306/press-sec-leavitt-they-had-to-correct-and-take-down-their-entire-story https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461306_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461306_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "They Had to Correct and Take Down Their Entire Story" 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Karoline LeavittWhite HousePress BriefingBBCIsraeli TankHamas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461307/press-sec-leavitt-this-is-a-president-who-doesnt-just-talk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461307_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461307_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "This Is a President Who Doesn’t Just Talk" 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Press Secretary LeavittWhite HousePress BriefingSteelworkersPittsburgh PennsylvaniaJoe BidenPresidentPolitical Speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461308/is-taxing-amazon-and-grubhub-orders-fair-to-consumers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461308_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461308_video_v3_converted.mp4 Is taxing Amazon and Grubhub orders fair to consumers? 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 IllinoisTaxingAmazonGrubhubRetail DeliveryRetailFiscal CliffGovernment Spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461309/how-might-the-barnett-ruling-affect-illinois-gun-laws https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461309_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461309_video_v3_converted.mp4 How might the Barnett ruling affect Illinois gun laws? 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 Illinois gun lawsBarnett caseSenate Bill 8Firearms lawSafe gun storageGun controlSecond amendmentReporting firearmsLost firearmsStolen firearms https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461310/hows-illinois-budget-going-to-help-the-states-economy-grow https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461310_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461310_video_v3_converted.mp4 How’s Illinois’ Budget Going to Help the State’s Economy Grow? 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 IllinoisIllinois budgetJB PritzkerEconomic growthState economyIllinois economyGeneral AssemblyEconomic sectorsBusiness investments https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461311/are-illinois-taxes-pushing-consumers-to-neighboring-states https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461311_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461311_video_v3_converted.mp4 Are Illinois taxes pushing consumers to neighboring states? 2025-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 IllinoisTaxesTobaccoConsumerGasGroceriesState LinesTax HikeTax IncreaseTobacco Tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461312/president-trump-i-want-to-just-thank-ice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461312_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461312_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "I Want to Just Thank Ice" 2025-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Donald TrumpPresident TrumpICEBorder PatrolLaw EnforcementWhite HouseThankingGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461313/why-were-illinois-key-budget-details-released-so-close-to-the-deadline https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461313_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461313_video_v3_converted.mp4 Why Were Illinois Key Budget Details Released So Close to the Deadline? 2025-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 IllinoisbudgettaxpayersdeadlinelegislatorsIllinois In Focus Dailytax information https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461314/president-trump-they-used-tariffs-to-take-our-businesses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461314_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461314_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "They Used Tariffs to Take Our Businesses" 2025-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Donald Trumpsteel tariffstariffsbusinessesWhite Houseeconomyglobal trade https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461315/president-trump-i-was-watching-over-you-i-tell-you https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461315_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461315_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "I Was Watching Over You I Tell You" 2025-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Donald TrumpUS Steelsteel industrysteelworkerstrade protectionism https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461316/why-does-illinois-continue-to-lag-in-economic-recovery https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461316_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461316_video_v3_converted.mp4 Why does Illinois continue to lag in economic recovery? 2025-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 IllinoisJB PritzkerEconomic recoveryCredit ratingDonald TrumpUnfunded pension liability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461317/illinois-passes-dollar55-billion-budget-that-has-a-billion-dollars-of-extra-tax-collections https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461317_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461317_video_v3_converted.mp4 Illinois Passes $55 Billion Budget That Has a Billion Dollars of Extra Tax Collections 2025-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 IllinoisBudgetTax CollectionsTobacco TaxGaming TaxCorporate TaxDemocratic ProjectsHealthcare SubsidiesEducationK-12 SchoolsHigher Education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461318/president-trump-nearly-dollar10-billion-in-new-investments-in-steel https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461318_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461318_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "Nearly $10 Billion in New Investments in Steel" 2025-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Donald TrumpSteel IndustryNippon SteelInvestmentSteel TariffsUS EconomyManufacturing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461319/president-trump-the-golden-age-of-america-has-only-just-begun https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461319_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461319_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "The Golden Age of America Has Only Just Begun" 2025-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Donald TrumpPennsylvaniaManufacturingAmerican SteelEnergy IndependenceAmerican Patriotsspeeches https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461320/president-trump-i-kept-that-promise-boy-did-i-keep-that-promise https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461320_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461320_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "I Kept That Promise Boy Did I Keep That Promise" 2025-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Donald TrumpPresident TrumpUS SteelSteel jobsMon ValleyPennsylvaniaWestern PennsylvaniaPolitical promisesPittsburghPittsburgh skyline https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461321/president-trump-i-fought-for-the-american-steelworker-like-no-president-has-ever-fought-before https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461321_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461321_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "I Fought for the American Steelworker Like No President Has Ever Fought Before" 2025-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Donald TrumpAmerican SteelworkersSteel TariffsUS JobsTrade Policy2018 Tariffs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/461322/president-trump-they-were-dumping-steel-all-over-the-united-states https://img.videonest.org/gamma/461322_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/461322_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "They Were Dumping Steel All Over the United States" 2025-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Donald TrumpPresident TrumpSteel IndustryTariffsAmerican JobsTrade ProtectionWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462218/illinois-statehouse-republicans-hold-end-of-session-virtual-townhall https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462218_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462218_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Statehouse Republicans hold end of session virtual townhall Greg Bishop airs some of Monday evening's virtual budget townhall conducted by state Sen. Sally Turner, R-Beason, and state Reps. Regan Deering, R-Decatur, and Bill Hauter, R-Morton. The trio discuss the budget that passed and things that didn't advance. 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 742 Illinois StatehouseIllinois budgetSally TurnerReagan DeeringBill HauterIllinois legislaturedelivery taxenergy policyCOVID dollarsIllinois SenateLegislative processState spendingTax increasesState houseGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462219/il-us-rep-denounces-trump-border-polices-as-gop-decry-taxpayer-cost-of-migrant-sanctuaries https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462219_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462219_video_v3.mp4 IL U.S. Rep. denounces Trump border polices as GOP decry taxpayer cost of migrant sanctuaries Greg Bishop tackles the latest in the debate over migrant sanctuary policies with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker preparing to testify on Illinois' policies in the aftermath of ongoing civil unrest around immigration enforcement in California. 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 636 JB Pritzkermigrant sanctuaryDonald TrumpCaliforniaGavin NewsomLauren UnderwoodHouse Committeefederal law enforcementDeportation policiesICE agentsImmigration enforcementLegal ImmigrantsSanctuary StateIllinois newsGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462220/il-gun-ban-challengers-file-final-briefs-in-federal-appeals-court-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462220_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462220_video_v3.mp4 IL gun ban challengers file final briefs in federal appeals court case Greg Bishop reviews the latest filings in the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in the case challenging Illinois' gun laws. Follow the links to the separate briefs: Barnette: https://www.thecentersquare.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a871ecda-f114-4df5-a5ba-b141b14bef1d/ Langley: https://www.thecentersquare.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1c475803-2d23-4675-ad8d-b81b99c4c868/ Harrel: https://www.thecentersquare.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9cd718ad-87f6-435f-b7d7-e998f95f801e/ FFL IL: https://www.thecentersquare.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8639fad7-1565-4d69-a0d4-3c9fd123faa1/ 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 988 Greg BishopIllinois gun banSecond Amendmentgun controlfirearmsmagazine banSeventh CircuitFederal Appeals CourtIllinois Gun LawPICAUS Supreme Courtgun lawsIllinoislegislationIllinois State Rifle Association https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462221/president-trump-gavin-in-his-own-way-is-probably-happy-i-got-involved https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462221_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462221_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “Gavin in His Own Way Is Probably Happy I Got Involved” President Trump Addresses National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 167 Donald TrumpGavin NewsomNational GuardLos AngelesPolitical ProspectsCaliforniaDeployment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462222/rep-mcgovern-d-ma-on-los-angeles-the-president-is-escalating-this-situation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462222_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462222_video_v3.mp4 Rep. McGovern (D-MA) on Los Angeles: “The President Is Escalating This Situation” From the US House Rules Committee 6/9/25 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 109 Jim McGovernUS Houseimmigration lawsDonald TrumpJoe BidenNational Guardimmigration policyJanuary 6thpolitical crisis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462223/pritzker-prepares-to-testify-on-illinois-migrant-sanctuary-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462223_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462223_video_v3_converted.mp4 Pritzker prepares to testify on Illinois’ migrant sanctuary policies Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker prepares to testify about the state’s migrant sanctuary policies in the wake of violent protests in California around immigration enforcement. 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 165 J.B. PritzkerPamela Denise LongIllinoisCaliforniaSanctuary PoliciesImmigration EnforcementBorder EnforcementNational GuardFederal GovernmentImmigration LawTestifyingViolent Protests https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462224/gov-ferguson-i-know-that-its-been-a-project-long-in-the-conception https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462224_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462224_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Ferguson: “I Know That It’s Been a Project Long in the Conception” Washington State Department of Transportation press conference Gov. Ferguson discusses the North Spokane Corridor Project. 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 113 Jay InsleeBob FergusonNorth Spokane CorridorWashington StateState LegislatureTransportation ProjectSpokaneHighway ConstructionRegional Growth https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462225/former-il-house-speaker-michael-madigan-arrives-for-first-sentencing-hearing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462225_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462225_video_v3.mp4 Former IL house speaker Michael Madigan arrives for first sentencing hearing Michael Madigan, the former Illinois House Speaker who was convicted of federal corruption charges, arrives at the federal court building in Chicago Monday, June 9, 2025. 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 17 Michael MadiganIllinois House SpeakerSentencing HearingFederal Corruption ChargesChicago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462226/will-inflation-stay-tame https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462226_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462226_video_v3.mp4 Will Inflation Stay Tame? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 452 inflationConsumer Price IndexProducer Price IndexFederal Reserveinterest rate cutseconomic indicatorsOrphe DivounguyChris Kruglabor marketunemployment ratesaving rateeconomic slowdownprofit margin compressioninput costsrunaway inflation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462227/pritzkers-dad-vice-commencement-address-jabs-at-musk-trump-administration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462227_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462227_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker’s ‘dad-vice’ commencement address jabs at Musk, Trump administration Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered a few jabs at the Trump administration and Elon Musk during a commencement address Sunday. 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 173 J.B. PritzkerIllinois GovernorCommencement AddressElon Muskstreaming servicesSocial MediaHigher Educationpolitical speechDonald Trump administrationFire FestivalParenting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462228/pritzkers-dad-advice-to-knox-grads-limit-streaming-services-turn-lights-off-fill-up-tires https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462228_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462228_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker's 'dad advice' to Knox grads: Limit streaming services, turn lights off, fill up tires Greg Bishop shares a few items of "dad advice" Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered to graduates of Knox College over the weekend. 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 416 JB PritzkerIllinois Governorcommencement speechKnox Collegestreaming servicesElon Muskenergy consumptioncommencement addresspolitical jabsIllinois affairs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462229/republicans-sue-democrats-alleging-violations-of-three-readings-rule-in-passing-illinois-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462229_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462229_video_v3_converted.mp4 Republicans sue Democrats alleging violations of three readings rule in passing Illinois budget With continued coverage of the state's $55.2 billion budget that was passed in the final hours of legislative session last month, Greg Bishop shares a conversation with state Sen. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport, who is joining other Republicans to sue the Illinois Senate President and House Speaker for allegedly violating the three readings rule with shell bills. 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 780 Illinois budgetRepublican lawsuitIllinois SenateAndrew Chesneythree-reading rulegovernment transparencylegislationGreg BishopIllinois politicsDemocrat partyRepublican partyIllinois Supreme CourtDon HarmonChris WelchIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462230/pritzker-prepares-to-testify-this-week-to-us-house-about-illinois-migrant-sanctuary-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462230_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462230_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker prepares to testify this week to U.S. House about Illinois' migrant sanctuary policies Greg Bishop shares recent comments from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker about last week's protests in Chicago of federal immigration enforcement actions. Pritzker also previews some of his testimony to a U.S. House committee later this week about the Illinois' migrant sanctuary policies. 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 409 J.B. PritzkerIllinoismigrant sanctuary policiescongress testimonyfederal governmentsanctuary statesasylum seekersillegal immigrationimmigrationprotestChicago policeICEGreg Bishopimmigration lawsNational Guard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462231/senate-candidate-on-la-immigration-riots-illinois-sanctuary-status-and-the-big-beautiful-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462231_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462231_video_v3_converted.mp4 Senate candidate on LA immigration riots, Illinois' sanctuary status and the 'big beautiful bill' Greg Bishop talks live with Dr. Pamela Denise Long who is running for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate to fill the seat being vacated by Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Springfield. Long discusses the latest in the debate around immigration enforcement and use of the National Guard in California, Illinois' migrant sanctuary status and President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill." 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 740 Pamela Denise LongUS SenateIllinoisRepublican PartyImmigration policySanctuary policiesDonald Trump CampaignGreg BishopDick DurbinElection CyclePolitical analysisFederal LawLabor forceJB PritzkerJuliana Stratton https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462232/pennsylvania-disability-advocates-fight-to-save-medicaid https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462232_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462232_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Disability Advocates Fight to Save Medicaid (The Center Square) – Pennsylvanians with intellectual and developmental disabilities gathered with advocates in the Capitol on Monday to urge lawmakers to preserve Medicaid from proposed spending cuts at the federal level. In particular, the group spoke out about the importance of home and community-based supports that allow many disabled people to remain independent rather than receiving care in an institutional setting. “Without strong funding commitments, people with disabilities and the caregivers, providers, and communities that support them stand to lose the most,” said Francine Hogan, director of the nonprofit Vision for Equality. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_2068e151-2aaa-44cf-8c10-989739e13b7a.html 2025-06-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 452 MedicaidPennsylvaniaintellectual disabilitiesphysical disabilitieshealthcare servicesgovernment programsgovernment cutsCenter SquareChristen SmithChristina Lengyeloccupational therapyphysical therapyfraud preventionMedicaid fraud https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462233/trump-and-musk-feud-explodes-on-social-media https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462233_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462233_video_v3.mp4 Trump & Musk Feud Explodes on Social Media After an explosive and unprecedented day between President Donald Trump and former head of the Department of Government Efficiency Elon Musk, tensions seem to have cooled some. The man charged in Sunday’s terrorist attack in Boulder told law enforcement that he had no regrets for his actions and would “do it again” if released. What’s next for U.S. Steel after its $14 billion merger? It’s either the golden age or a clever mirage, depending on who gets asked. And more... 2025-06-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 Donald TrumpElon MuskBoulder attackUS Steeltax cutssocial mediaUS SenateNippon SteelJoe Bidenvoter fraudChinatariffspublic sector unionscollege affordabilityCEO pay https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462234/mccormick-fetterman-congenial-on-likes-and-differences https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462234_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462234_video_v3.mp4 McCormick, Fetterman Congenial on Likes and Differences (The Center Square) – In what was billed as a “Senate showdown,” Fox News hosted a congenial discussion between U.S. senators from Pennsylvania and self-described friends Dave McCormick and John Fetterman. The two men discussed points of agreement, like confronting Iran and Iranian-backed militant groups. They also discussed points of divergence like the cuts to Medicaid proposed in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, as the resolution is known. Fetterman, a first-term Democrat, said he’d be voting against the bill, citing concerns for Medicaid and SNAP, though he emphasized that neither his “no” vote nor his colleague’s “yes” vote made them bad people. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_f4f718e9-192a-4838-83d6-ce8d78bb9aad.html 2025-06-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 288 Dave McCormickJohn FettermanU.S. SenatePennsylvaniaFox NewsPennsylvania politicssenators https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462235/republicans-ask-court-to-find-illinois-budget-violated-three-readings-rule https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462235_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462235_video_v3_converted.mp4 Republicans Ask Court to Find Illinois’ Budget Violated Three Readings Rule (The Center Square) – Several Republican state legislators say they will be irreparably harmed if a court doesn’t stop the state from enacting the recently approved Illinois state budget. They filed a lawsuit in Sangamon County Circuit Court laying out how the final language of the 3,300 page budget bill was filed with just 30 hours before the legislature was set to adjourn. The legislators argue they needed between 70 to 119 hours. State Sen. Andrew Chesney explains the Three Readings Rule is being abused by Democratic leadership. “And the Democrats have a long tradition of short circuiting that process,” Chesney, R-Freeport, told The Center Square. “And brokering these deals behind closed doors and then presenting the final package of these bills with no time to mount opposition, no time to ask all the questions and no time to truly debate these issues.” 2025-06-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisIllinois budgetThree Readings RuleRepublican lawmakersIllinois legislatureDemocrat-passed budgetJB PritzkerState legislationStatehouseGun banSupreme CourtEnergy legislationUtility pricesChicagoICE Chicago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462236/rep-al-green-d-tx-a-vote-to-advance-articles-of-impeachment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462236_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462236_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Al Green (D-TX): “A Vote to Advance Articles of Impeachment” House Representative Al Green, a Democrat from Texas, promises upcoming vote this month to advance articles of impeachment. 2025-06-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 Al GreenimpeachmentHouse of RepresentativesUS Congresspolitical processcourt of last resortarticles of impeachment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462237/washington-democrat-on-bill-to-require-clergy-to-be-mandatory-reporters-of-abuse https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462237_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462237_video_v3.mp4 Washington Democrat on Bill to Require Clergy to Be Mandatory Reporters of Abuse Sen. Noel Frame (D) on SB 5375 to Require Clergy to Be Mandatory Reporters of Abuse 2025-06-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 200 Noel FrameWashington Statelegislationsexual abusechild abuseclergymandatory reportingSB 5375religious freedommandatory reporter law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462238/whats-next-for-us-steel-after-dollar14b-merger https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462238_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462238_video_v3.mp4 What’s Next for U.S. Steel After $14B Merger? (The Center Square) – What’s next for U.S. Steel after its $14 billion merger? It’s either the golden age or a clever mirage, depending on who gets asked. That’s because the final details, while still scant, don’t satisfy critics about the iconic Pittsburgh company’s new partnership with Japanese-owned Nippon Steel. What is known is that on Friday, President Donald Trump took a victory lap in West Mifflin to celebrate the agreement, surrounded by mill workers, labor unions and state and congressional lawmakers. Calling it the most significant investment in the history of the American steel industry, the president said it will ensure “the best and strongest steel in America will forever be made in America and made in Pennsylvania.” Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_d4294164-fe9d-490f-be08-ffe5c7f0e734.html 2025-06-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 393 US steelPennsylvaniaDonald TrumpNippon Steelsteel industryeconomic impactsteel workersmanufacturingtrade warAmerica First policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462239/washington-state-patrol-apologizes-for-interfering-with-pride-flag-raising https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462239_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462239_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Patrol Apologizes for ‘Interfering’ With Pride Flag Raising The Washington State Patrol Trooper Graduation Ceremony opened with an apology for 'interfering' with the pride flag raising on the same day 6/4/25 2025-06-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 72 Washington State PatrolPride FlagApologyLGBTQGraduation CeremonyState GovernmentCapitol BuildingService with Humility https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462240/boulder-attack-suspect-said-he-had-no-regrets-would-do-it-again https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462240_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462240_video_v3.mp4 Boulder Attack Suspect Said He Had No Regrets, Would ‘Do It Again' (The Center Square) – The man charged in Sunday’s terrorist attack in Boulder told law enforcement that he had no regrets for his actions and would “do it again” if released. Mohamed Sabry Soliman, a 45-year-old Egyptian national illegally in the country, is being held in the Boulder County Jail on a $10 million bond. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the attack at Tuesday's White House briefing, calling Soliman a "monster" and the attack "pure evil." Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_f6ce068e-335c-4549-8529-ea137913a3bf.html 2025-06-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 565 Mohammad SuleimanBoulder ColoradoTerror AttackTerrorismImmigrationVisa OverstaysZionistPresident TrumpTom HomanBorder CzarPearl Street MallRun for Their LivesSarah Roderick-FitchElyse Apel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462241/ca-legislators-reject-bill-closing-loophole-on-violent-offenders https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462241_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462241_video_v3.mp4 CA Legislators Reject Bill Closing Loophole on Violent Offenders (The Center Square) - A legislative committee has rejected a bipartisan bill to end a loophole in California’s mental health diversion program that allows mentally ill individuals charged with domestic violence, human trafficking or assault of a child under age 8 resulting in the child's death, to seek mental health treatment instead of facing criminal charges and prison time. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_31a4385a-efb4-478c-b109-8a23bd77bc33.html 2025-06-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 388 mental health diversionCalifornia lawAssembly Bill 443recidivismfelony child abusemental healthKeegan KerndoleKenneth SchruppMaggie KrellJim CooperACLUSmart Justice CaliforniaGeorge SorosTides AdvocacyJen Cooper https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462242/rep-perry-r-pa-americans-are-supposed-to-be-in-charge-of-the-government-not-some-machine https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462242_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462242_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Perry (R-PA): "Americans Are Supposed to Be in Charge of the Government, Not Some Machine" From the US House: The Federal Government in the Age of Artificial Intelligence 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 177 Rep. PerryUS Houseartificial intelligenceAInational securitygovernmentfederal governmentoverridehuman commandsChinese propaganda https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462243/ca-report-medi-cal-costs-per-illegal-immigrant-rising-10-15percent-per-year https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462243_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462243_video_v3.mp4 CA Report: Medi-Cal Costs per Illegal Immigrant Rising 10-15% per Year (The Center Square) — The cost of providing Medi-Cal to each illegal immigrant beneficiary is rising 10-15% per year, according to a new report from the state-funded Legislative Analyst’s Office. This means even if California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to stop new enrollment in Medi-Cal by illegal immigrants in 2026 is adopted, costs for the program’s existing approximately 1.7 million illegal immigrants will likely continue to rise, as reflected in the governor’s May budget revision. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_ed462b2b-af6e-4abc-848f-04d6b81923bc.html 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 430 medical costsillegal immigrantsCaliforniaGavin NewsomMedi-CalSenate MinorityBrian Jonesstate budgetstate fundingfederal reimbursementKenneth SchruppKeegan Kernodlefunding lossesbudget deadlinetransgender athlete https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462244/emails-show-wa-ago-perkins-coie-colluded-on-federal-lawsuit-against-president-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462244_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462244_video_v3.mp4 Emails Show WA AGO, Perkins Coie Colluded on Federal Lawsuit Against President Trump (The Center Square) – Seattle-based private law firm Perkins Coie and Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown collaborated on an amicus brief – or “friend of the court” – filed on behalf of the firm’s lawsuit in federal court against the Trump administration, emails obtained by The Center Square reveal. Those emails also reveal the private law firm received advice from the Attorney General's Office on where and when to file the lawsuit. A former Washington GOP attorney general candidate said the revelations raise ethics concerns. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more:https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_fc18d56e-c75b-42c9-b638-404e3effa9b2.html 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 840 Perkins CoieNick BrownDonald TrumpWashington Stateamicus brieflegal ethicslegal privilegeWashington State Universityethics complaintstate ethics boardpublic trustconflicts of interestlegal adviceNoah Purcellattorney general's office https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462245/press-to-spokesperson-pigott-its-clear-that-this-wasnt-really-through-that-well https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462245_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462245_video_v3.mp4 Press to Spokesperson Pigott: “It’s Clear That This Wasn’t Really Through That Well” Press to Spokesperson Pigott: “If You Don’t Know the Answer Then It’s Clear That This Wasn’t Really Through That Well” 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 151 Tommy PigottVisa OverstaysNational SecurityUS HouseUS GovernmentVisa DeterminationPress Conference https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462246/washington-republican-we-are-not-doing-the-best-job-that-we-can-do https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462246_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462246_video_v3.mp4 Washington Republican: "We are not doing the best job that we can do" State Rep. Walsh (R) on HB 1620: "We are not doing the best job that we can do" 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 179 Washington StateState Rep. WalshHB 1620family lawchild welfarelegislationdivorcepaternitytrauma informed analysischildhood trauma https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462247/wisconsin-republicans-introduce-hospital-price-transparency-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462247_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462247_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Republicans Introduce Hospital Price Transparency Bill Wisconsin Republicans announced a Hospital Price Transparency Bill at a news conference on June 5th, 2025 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 WisconsinWisconsin RepublicansHospital price transparencyHealthcareHealthcare costsMedical pricesHealth policyFree marketPatient empowermentX-raysMRINon-emergency surgeries https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462248/house-democrats-republicans-spar-over-high-college-tuition-costs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462248_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462248_video_v3.mp4 House Democrats, Republicans Spar Over High College Tuition Costs (The Center Square) – U.S. House Democrats and Republicans shared opposing viewpoints Wednesday on ways to address the rising costs of college tuition in the U.S. In a House subcommittee hearing, Republican and Democrat members questioned a panel of witnesses on antitrust policies of Ivy League institutions. U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., called attention to a lawsuit filed by a group of former students in 2022 accusing the nation’s top universities of favoring wealthy student applicants over others. Fitzgerald said the schools use personal financial data to determine how much a family can afford to pay and charge them that amount. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_d7c4e395-dd05-4034-a360-feb48fb64e5e.html 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 501 college affordabilityantitrust concernsIvy LeagueScott Fitzgeraldstudent aidstudent loanseducational institutionsEliana KernodleAndrew RiceAlex ShayJulie P. MorganThe Century Foundationcommunity collegelaw firm https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462249/gov-bill-lee-this-is-an-investment-in-the-people-of-chattanooga https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462249_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462249_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Bill Lee: “This Is an Investment in the People of Chattanooga” Chattanooga's Riverfront Park received a $15 million boost from the Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee for a new project that will add lawn space, a playground and shade trees. 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Bill LeeTennesseeChattanoogaRiverfront ParkEconomic DevelopmentInvestmentTourismTennessee Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462250/rep-lynch-d-ma-subpoena-elon-musk-to-testify-before-this-committee https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462250_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462250_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Lynch (D-MA): “Subpoena Elon Musk to Testify Before This Committee” During the US House Oversight committee Representative Lynch makes a makes a motion to subpoena Elon Musk 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Elon MuskRep. LynchHouse Oversight CommitteeSubpoenaUS HouseRepublicanDemocrat https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462251/president-trump-elon-and-i-had-a-great-relationship-i-dont-know-if-we-will-anymore https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462251_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462251_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “Elon and I Had a Great Relationship I Don’t Know if We Will Anymore” White House: President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the Chancellor of Germany 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 135 Donald TrumpElon MuskWhite HouseBilateral MeetingTax CutsEconomic DevelopmentTariff RevenueCBOEconomic ImpactEconomic NewsPolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462252/chicago-mayor-says-trump-tyrannical-illinois-budget-is-austere https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462252_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462252_video_v3_converted.mp4 Chicago mayor says Trump 'tyrannical,' Illinois' budget is 'austere' Bishop shares more of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's reaction to Illinois largest spending plan in state history while a state legislator and several Chicago alderman criticize Johnson's management of the city's finances. 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 562 Illinois budgettax increasesBrandon Johnsonstate spendingdelivery taxretail delivery taxChicagoIllinoismillionaires taxmass transit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462253/illinois-taxes-going-up-for-cell-phones-tobacco-related-products-sports-betting-corporations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462253_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462253_video_v3_converted.mp4 Illinois taxes going up for cell phones, tobacco-related products, sports betting, corporations Greg Bishop goes a little deeper into the tax and spend plan the Illinois Legislature approved for Gov. J.B. Pritzker's signature. 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 985 Illinois taxesIllinois budgetsports bettingtobacco taxcell phone taxIllinois legislatureJ.B. Pritzkertax lawGreg BishopIllinois spending plantax dollarsIllinois Senatedigital advertisingonline platformsillinois sales tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462254/spokane-county-caught-in-confusion-over-dhs-sanctuary-designation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462254_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462254_video_v3.mp4 Spokane County Caught in Confusion Over DHS Sanctuary Designation (The Center Square) – Spokane County Commissioner Al French said on Tuesday that his peers should consider clarifying their stance on federal immigration enforcement due to recent events. Last week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security posted a list of “sanctuary jurisdictions” online, including 35 states and the District of Columbia. Washington was one, with 36 of its 39 counties listed, with the addition of the cities of Everett, Olympia, Seattle, Tacoma and Yakima. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_5d0911f4-1222-4e11-a484-4007edcb56b6.html 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 962 Washington StateFederal ImmigrationSanctuary jurisdictionsHomeland Securityimmigration lawsillegal immigrantsfederal lawpublic safetytax increasebudget shortfalleconomic recessionfederal fundingstate lawscriminal immigrantsTim Clouser https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462255/ag-nick-brown-confident-in-wa-case-against-trump-birthright-rollback https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462255_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462255_video_v3.mp4 AG Nick Brown Confident in WA Case Against Trump Birthright Rollback Washington Attorney General Nick Brown expects the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court to rule in the state’s favor over a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s executive order that removes birthright citizenship. 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 126 Nick BrownDonald TrumpBirthright CitizenshipSupreme CourtNinth Circuit CourtWashington Attorney GeneralFourteenth Amendmentexecutive orderimmigration policylegal challenges https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462256/rep-crockett-d-tx-trump-has-put-a-for-sale-sign-on-the-lawn-of-the-white-house https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462256_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462256_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Crockett (D-TX): “Trump Has Put a for Sale Sign on the Lawn of the White House” From the US House Oversight committee: Public Funds, Private Agendas: NGOs Gone Wild 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 187 Rep. CrockettUS HouseHouse OversightDonald TrumpTrump AdministrationGovernment FundingNGOPublic FundsPrivate AgendasStacey AbramsElon Musk https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462257/bill-to-expand-horse-track-gambling-fails-to-cross-illinois-legislative-finish-line https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462257_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462257_video_v3.mp4 Bill to expand horse-track gambling fails to cross Illinois legislative finish line Legislation to advance casinos at horse-racing facilities failed to reach the finish line this year in Illinois. 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 IllinoisHorse-trackGamblingCasino licenseEquestrian industryDon HarmonPatrick JoyceNicole BatemanJeff Davis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462258/some-believe-feds-should-regulate-crypto-not-states-as-illinois-bill-advances https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462258_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462258_video_v3.mp4 Some believe feds should regulate crypto, not states, as Illinois bill advances Illinois government officials will be tasked with regulating the digital currency industry with a measure ready to be sent to the governor’s desk. 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 113 cryptocryptocurrencyIllinoisIllinois billregulationstate governmentfederal governmentDan UgasteMark Walkerdigital currency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462259/sen-graham-r-sc-these-tariffs-have-a-purpose-to-make-us-safer-and-stronger https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462259_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462259_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Graham (R-SC): “These Tariffs Have a Purpose - To Make Us Safer and Stronger” Sen. Graham speaks to Sec. Lutnick in a Senate Appropriations hearing on June 4th, 2025 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 Lindsey GrahamSenate HearingTariffTradeChinaUS EconomyInternational TradeDonald TrumpHoward Lutnick https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462260/us-house-testimony-that-dream-is-now-a-luxury-good https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462260_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462260_video_v3.mp4 US House Testimony: “That Dream Is Now a Luxury Good” From the US House Judiciary Committee, Witness Shieh's opening testimony on the "bloat and bureaucracy" in Brown University 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 271 Alex ShiehUS House Judiciary CommitteeBrown Universitytuition increasecollege costhigher educationChristina PaxsonIvy League https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462261/do-top-ceos-merit-million-dollar-salaries https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462261_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462261_video_v3.mp4 Do Top CEOs Merit Million Dollar Salaries? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss America's top paid CEOs on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 524 Chris KrugWall Street JournalAxon EnterpriseRick SmithCEOCEO CompensationNick BloomJamie DimonMark ZuckerbergElon MuskS&P 500CEO payCEO leadershiptalent managementcompany productivity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462262/chicago-mayor-labels-state-budget-austere-wants-tax-on-ultra-rich https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462262_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462262_video_v3.mp4 Chicago mayor labels state budget 'austere,' wants tax on 'ultra-rich' The mayor of Chicago has followed the lead of some Illinois state lawmakers by connecting state and local budget challenges with potential moves by the Trump administration. 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 188 Brandon JohnsonChicago MayorIllinoisstate budgettaxationultra richfederal governmentbudget challengesbudget cutsrevenueprogressive taxation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462263/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-june-10th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462263_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462263_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday June 10th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2827 Illinois in FocusMichael Madigangun controlCenter SquareIllinois newsGreg Bishopgun lawsSecond AmendmentUS Court of AppealsPICA lawIllinois stateIllinois gun magazine bantax increasesIllinois BudgetTaxpayer costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462264/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-june-9th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462264_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462264_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday June 9th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2635 Illinois In Focus DailyIllinois politicsIllinois governmentUS senate2026 midtermsImmigration policySanctuary citiesChicago protestsICE enforcementsIllinois budgetJ.B. PritzkerIllinoisICEimmigrationGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462265/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-june-5th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462265_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462265_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday June 5th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1858 IllinoisIllinois budgetTax IncreaseIllinois governmentGreg BishopState Budgetsports bettingrevenue packageGovernor J.B. PritzkerChicagoIllinois legislationThe Center SquareIllinois in Focus DailyAppropriationsSenate Bill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462266/rep-scanlon-d-pa-so-what-the-heck-is-the-holdup https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462266_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462266_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Scanlon (D-PA): “So What the Heck Is the Holdup?” 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Rep. ScanlonHouse Rules Committeepublic safetydcfirst responderssenate billlegislationDC self-governancelocal taxpayer dollars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462267/rep-fernandez-d-nm-dollar45-million-could-be-used-for-all-kinds-of-amazing-things-for-our-veterans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462267_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462267_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Fernandez (D-NM): “$45 Million Could Be Used for All Kinds of Amazing Things for Our Veterans" 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Rep. Teresa Leger FernandezHouse Rules CommitteeMilitary paradeVeteran affairsGovernment spendingfederal budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462268/rep-mcgovern-d-ma-that-means-stopping-dangerous-drugs-from-entering-our-communities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462268_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462268_video_v3_converted.mp4 Rep. McGovern (D-MA): “That Means Stopping Dangerous Drugs From Entering Our Communities” 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Jim McGovernHouse Rules Committeedrug controlfentanyl crisisdrug treatmentcommunity safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462269/president-trump-the-federal-government-will-make-a-one-time-contribution-of-dollar1000 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462269_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462269_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: “The Federal Government Will Make a One-Time Contribution of $1,000” 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 87 Donald TrumpFederal GovernmentTax Deferred AccountsChild SavingsStock MarketPro FamilyFinancial BenefitsInvesting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462270/president-trump-cars-burning-all-over-the-place-people-rioting-and-by-the-way-we-stopped-it https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462270_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462270_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "Cars Burning All Over the Place, People Rioting, and by the Way, We Stopped It" 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Donald Trumpriotsburning carsWhite Housegovernmentpoliticalstopping riots https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462271/speaker-johnson-r-la-it-will-be-one-of-the-most-consequential-pieces-of-legislation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462271_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462271_video_v3_converted.mp4 Speaker Johnson (R-LA): “It Will Be One of the Most Consequential Pieces of Legislation” 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 76 Mike JohnsonDonald Trumpeconomic opportunitypro-growth legislationtax cutscongressus economyjob creationtax increases https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462272/ag-bondi-this-is-what-american-justice-looks-like https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462272_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462272_video_v3_converted.mp4 AG Bondi: "This Is What American Justice Looks Like" 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Pamela BondiUS Department of Justicealien smugglingAbrego GarciaMiddle District of TennesseeEl SalvadorPresident Bukelearrest warrant https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462273/where-does-dr-pamela-denise-long-stand-on-the-big-beautiful-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462273_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462273_video_v3_converted.mp4 Where Does Dr. Pamela Denise Long Stand on the 'Big Beautiful Bill'? 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 Pamela Denise LongGreg BishopIllinoisU.S. SenateRepublican PartyBig Beautiful Billbioenergycorneconomic baseworkforce https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462274/dr-pamela-denise-long-to-become-the-type-of-representative-that-ive-been-asking-others-to-be https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462274_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462274_video_v3.mp4 Dr. Pamela Denise Long: “To Become the Type of Representative That I’ve Been Asking Others to Be.” 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Pamela Denise LongU.S. SenateIllinoisRepublican PartyCandidatePolitical campaignhealthcare professionaloccupational therapistGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462275/should-local-law-enforcement-cooperate-with-federal-immigration-officials https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462275_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462275_video_v3_converted.mp4 Should Local Law Enforcement Cooperate with Federal Immigration Officials? 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Pamela Denise LongGreg BishopU.S. SenateIllinoisSanctuary policiesFederal LawLaw EnforcementCooperationImmigration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462276/president-trump-we-have-the-hottest-country-anywhere-in-the-world https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462276_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462276_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "We Have the Hottest Country Anywhere in the World" 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 Donald TrumpAir Force OneStock MarketSuccessful CountryHottest Country https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462277/president-trump-on-canceling-elon-musks-contracts-only-if-its-fair-for-him-and-for-the-country https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462277_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462277_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump on Canceling Elon Musk’s Contracts: “Only if It’s Fair for Him and for the Country” 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpElon MuskGovernment ContractsSubsidiesFairnessU.S. Economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462278/rep-velazquez-d-ny-sba-loans-are-supposed-to-help-creditworthy-businesses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462278_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462278_video_v3_converted.mp4 Rep. Velázquez (D-NY): “SBA Loans Are Supposed to Help Creditworthy Businesses” 2025-06-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 Nydia VelázquezSBA LoansSmall Business AdministrationCreditworthy BusinessesUS HouseUS CongressImmigrant owned business https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462279/rep-morrison-d-mn-information-that-could-save-lives https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462279_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462279_video_v3_converted.mp4 Rep. Morrison (D-MN): “Information That Could Save Lives” 2025-06-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 Kelly MorrisonAdena ActMedication AllergiesAllergen LabelingFood and Drug AdministrationFDAUS HouseAllergic ReactionDrug Labels https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462280/trump-the-numbers-were-unbelievable-the-numbers-were-incredible-the-stock-market-went-way-up https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462280_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462280_video_v3_converted.mp4 Trump: "The numbers were unbelievable. The numbers were incredible. The stock market went way up." 2025-06-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Donald TrumpStock MarketTariffsJob CreationAir Force OneEconomic GrowthU.S. Economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462281/rep-mciver-d-nj-this-bill-sends-the-wrong-message https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462281_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462281_video_v3_converted.mp4 Rep. McIver (D-Nj): “This Bill Sends the Wrong Message” 2025-06-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Rep. McIverUS HouseSmall BusinessTariffsInflationWorkforce ShortagesAccess to CapitalEconomyDemocratsGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462282/rep-cloud-r-tx-another-pillar-of-president-trumps-america-first-agenda https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462282_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462282_video_v3_converted.mp4 Rep. Cloud (R-TX): “Another Pillar of President Trump’s America First Agenda” 2025-06-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Rep. Michael CloudDonald TrumpAmerica FirstSmall BusinessSBA LoansEntrepreneurs First ActUS House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462283/rep-kiley-r-ca-its-better-to-create-jobs-doing-something-that-actually-creates-value https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462283_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462283_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Kiley (R-CA): "It’s Better to Create Jobs Doing Something That Actually Creates Value" 2025-06-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Kevin KileyJob CreationEconomic ValueEconomic ActivityUS House of Representatives https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462284/rep-roy-r-tx-this-country-will-not-survive-if-we-mortgage-it-away https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462284_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462284_video_v3_converted.mp4 Rep. Roy (R-TX): "This Country Will Not Survive if We Mortgage It Away" 2025-06-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Chip RoyUS HouseNational DebtTax CutsGovernment SpendingRonald Reagan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462285/rep-perry-r-pa-i-wanna-know-the-damn-stuff-is-right-not-polluted-with-chinese-communist-facts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462285_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462285_video_v3_converted.mp4 Rep. Perry (R-PA): “I Wanna Know the Damn Stuff Is Right Not Polluted With Chinese Communist Facts” 2025-06-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462286/rep-williams-r-tx-this-bill-requires-citizenship-verification-of-sba-loan-assistance https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462286_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462286_video_v3_converted.mp4 Rep. Williams (R-TX): “This Bill Requires Citizenship Verification of SBA Loan Assistance” 2025-06-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Roger WilliamsSmall Business AdministrationSBA loansCitizenship VerificationTaxpayer LoansAmerican EntrepreneursIllegal ImmigrationBiden Harris AdministrationTrump AdministrationUS Congress https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462287/stephen-miller-this-bill-fully-funds-the-entire-wall-across-the-entire-southern-border https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462287_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462287_video_v3.mp4 Stephen Miller: “This Bill Fully Funds the Entire Wall Across the Entire Southern Border” 2025-06-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Stephen MillerBorder wallSouthern borderFunding billGovernment fundingPolitical promisesDemocrat party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462288/stephen-miller-youre-gonna-see-a-dollar13k-average-increase-in-take-home-pay-for-the-typical-family https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462288_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462288_video_v3_converted.mp4 Stephen Miller: “You’re Gonna See a $13k Average Increase in Take-Home Pay for the Typical Family” 2025-06-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Stephen Millereconomic growthtax cutsimmigration policytake-home payworking classmiddle class https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462289/stephen-miller-everything-in-this-bill-is-a-massive-win https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462289_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462289_video_v3_converted.mp4 Stephen Miller: “Everything in This Bill Is a Massive Win” 2025-06-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Stephen Millerconservative movementmaga movementpresidentgovernmentrepublicanssenatehousemake america great againpassing bill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462290/us-house-testimony-these-countries-are-not-stupid-they-know-how-to-do-espionage https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462290_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462290_video_v3_converted.mp4 US House Testimony: “These Countries Are Not Stupid. They Know How to Do Espionage” 2025-06-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 House Oversight CommitteeEspionageData SecurityRussian actorSecurity ProtocolsDodge employeeAudit trailsData Exfiltration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462291/stephen-miller-people-would-talk-about-that-in-50-years https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462291_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462291_video_v3.mp4 Stephen Miller: “People Would Talk About That in 50 Years” 2025-06-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Stephen Millertax cutsDonald Trumptax on tipsRonald Reagantax on overtimesocial securityhistoric victory https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462292/rep-brown-d-oh-musk-and-his-cronies-were-handed-the-keys-to-our-governments-data https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462292_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462292_video_v3_converted.mp4 Rep. Brown (D-OH): “Musk and His Cronies Were Handed the Keys to Our Government’s Data” 2025-06-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Representative BrownElon MuskGovernment dataHouse Oversight Committeedata securityGovernment spendingfederal jobs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462293/rep-stansbury-d-nm-it-would-prevent-states-from-protecting-their-own-citizens https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462293_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462293_video_v3_converted.mp4 Rep. Stansbury (D-NM): “It Would Prevent States From Protecting Their Own Citizens” 2025-06-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Rep. StansburyMarjorie Taylor Greenestate lawfederalismprotecting citizensHouse Oversight Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462294/rep-perry-r-pa-americans-are-supposed-to-be-in-charge-of-the-government-not-some-machine https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462294_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462294_video_v3_converted.mp4 Rep. Perry (R-PA): “Americans Are Supposed to Be in Charge of the Government, Not Some Machine" 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Scott PerryUS House Oversight CommitteeArtificial IntelligenceGovernmentAmerican GovernanceChinese Propaganda https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462295/president-trump-elons-upset-because-we-took-the-ev-mandate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462295_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462295_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "Elon’s Upset Because We Took the EV Mandate" 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 Donald TrumpElon MuskElectric VehiclesEV mandateWhite HouseSubsidiesNASA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462296/president-trump-you-wouldnt-want-me-to-say-youre-easy-right https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462296_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462296_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "You Wouldn’t Want Me to Say “You’re Easy,” Right" 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Donald TrumpGerman ChancellorGermanyWhite HouseBilateral MeetingPolitical News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462297/chancellor-of-germany-ukraine-is-only-targeting-military-targets-not-civilians https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462297_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462297_video_v3_converted.mp4 Chancellor of Germany: "Ukraine Is Only Targeting Military Targets Not Civilians" 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Friedrich MerzUkraineRussiaMilitary TargetsWhite HouseGerman ChancellorRussian WeaponsUkraine Weapons https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462298/president-trump-grocery-prices-are-down https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462298_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462298_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "Grocery Prices Are Down" 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 16 Donald TrumpGrocery pricesEgg pricesFood pricesUS EconomyWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462299/trump-were-going-to-work-harder-than-any-presidents-ever-worked https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462299_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462299_video_v3_converted.mp4 Trump: "We're going to work harder than any presidents ever worked" 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 Donald TrumpPresidencyWorking HardPolitical SpeechWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462300/trump-peacetime-enlistment-numbers-are-at-the-highest-levels-in-modern-history https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462300_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462300_video_v3_converted.mp4 Trump: "Peacetime enlistment numbers... are at the highest levels in modern history" 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Donald TrumpMilitaryEnlistmentMilitary recruitmentArmyAir ForceNavyMarinesCoast Guard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462301/trump-a-majority-of-americans-now-believe-our-country-is-on-the-right-track https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462301_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462301_video_v3_converted.mp4 Trump: "A majority of Americans now believe our country is on the right track" 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 Donald TrumpRasmussen pollpublic opinionpolitical achievementUS economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462302/vp-vance-it-is-all-in-the-service-of-making-normal-people-have-a-better-life https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462302_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462302_video_v3.mp4 VP Vance: “It Is All in the Service of Making Normal People Have a Better Life.” 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 J.D. VanceAmerican CompassFifth AnniversaryPublic PolicyPolitical Speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462303/rep-casar-d-tx-your-average-extremely-wealthy-person-would-give-about-a-dollar4-million-benefit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462303_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462303_video_v3_converted.mp4 Rep. Casar (D-TX): “your average extremely wealthy person would give about a $4 million benefit” 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Rep. CasarHouse Education and Workforce Committeetax benefitsbillionaireswealthyeconomic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462304/sec-linda-mcmahon-education-is-not-always-that-you-have-to-have-a-4year-degree https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462304_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462304_video_v3_converted.mp4 Sec. Linda McMahon : “Education Is Not Always That You Have to Have a 4year Degree” 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Linda McMahonEducationWorkforce CommitteeSkill-based trainingFour-year degreeCareer programsDepartment of Education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462305/rep-harris-r-nc-i-wanna-take-a-moment-just-to-set-the-record-straight https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462305_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462305_video_v3_converted.mp4 Rep. Harris (R-NC): "I Wanna Take a Moment Just to Set the Record Straight" 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 Ted BuddEducationPresident Trumpexecutive orderDepartment of EducationHouse Educationpolicy makingRep. Harris https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462306/rep-kevin-kiley-r-ca-things-are-a-little-different-now-arent-they https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462306_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462306_video_v3_converted.mp4 Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA): “Things Are a Little Different Now Aren’t They” 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Kevin KileyEducation DepartmentSchool ShutdownsCOVID-19Mask MandatesSchool Board MeetingsCharter SchoolsAnti-SemitismStudent Performance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462307/sec-rubio-it-happened-because-we-literally-gave-it-away https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462307_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462307_video_v3_converted.mp4 Sec. Rubio: "It Happened Because We Literally Gave It Away" 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Marco RubioAmerican CompassChinapharmaceuticalsNation StatesUS Policygeneric pharmaceuticalsadversary nation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462308/vp-vance-nobody-in-the-prior-government-had-actually-asked-these-very-fundamental-questions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462308_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462308_video_v3.mp4 VP Vance: "Nobody in the Prior Government Had Actually Asked These Very Fundamental Questions. 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 JD VanceSupply ChainsManufacturingPrior GovernmentAmerican EconomyEconomic Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462309/sec-rubio-when-we-lost-a-plane-we-were-able-to-produce-hundreds-to-replace-it https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462309_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462309_video_v3_converted.mp4 Sec. Rubio: "When We Lost a Plane, We Were Able to Produce Hundreds to Replace It" 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 Marco RubioAmerican CompassWorld War IIIndustrial CapacityNational SecurityRaw MaterialsPearl Harbor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462310/vice-president-vance-theyre-not-nearly-as-dumb-as-washington-dc-assumes-that-they-are https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462310_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462310_video_v3_converted.mp4 Vice President Vance: "They’re Not Nearly as Dumb as Washington, DC Assumes That They Are" 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 J. D. VanceMarco RubioAmerican CompassAmerican IronSteel InstituteManufacturing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462311/sec-rubio-thats-not-isolationism-thats-common-sense https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462311_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/462311_video_v3_converted.mp4 Sec. Rubio: "That’s Not Isolationism, That’s Common Sense." 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Marco RubioUS Foreign PolicyInternational OrderAmerican CompassUS InterestsUnited StatesForeign Policy Priorities https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462878/peaceful-protesters-in-los-angeles-confront-national-guard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/C_V7_Qt0_0A_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/C_V7_Qt0_0A_video_v3.mp4 Peaceful Protesters in Los Angeles Confront National Guard Downtown Los Angeles one protester explains whey they are there 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Los AngelesProtestsActivistMexican-AmericanNational GuardUSA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462894/rep-pfluger-r-tx-our-universities-have-become-breeding-grounds-for-antisemitism https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462894_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/4Al6azIFVqs_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Pfluger (R-TX): “ Our Universities Have Become Breeding Grounds for Antisemitism" 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no Rep. PflugerAntisemitismJewish studentsUS HouseExtremist GroupsUniversity leadership https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462896/rep-magaziner-d-ri-federal-government-can-disrupt-the-surge-in-violent-anti-semitic-extremism https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462896_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/VHi0BdaQAWM_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Magaziner (D-RI): “Federal Government Can Disrupt the Surge in Violent Anti-semitic Extremism" 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no Rep. MagazinerAnti-SemitismJewish CommunityOctober 7thHomeland SecurityViolent ExtremismFederal Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462897/how-to-interpret-economic-data https://img.videonest.org/gamma/sA51Fu3v2Do_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/sA51Fu3v2Do_video_v3.mp4 How to Interpret Economic Data Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss how to interpret important economic data on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 415 GDPemploymentinvestmenteconomic dataeconomic trendlabor marketconsumer spendingChris KrugOrphe DivounguyGDP printeconomic performancereal outputeconomy changesemployment figuresGross Domestic Product https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462915/house-testimony-these-attacks-have-been-justified-celebrated-and-normalized https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462915_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/AAknAPkXytI_video_v3.mp4 House Testimony: “These Attacks Have Been Justified, Celebrated, and Normalized” 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no Anti-IsraelExtremist groupsHomeland Security CommitteeU.S. National SecurityJewish communityWashington D.C.Free PalestineMolotov CocktailsJosh ShapiroPennsylvania Governor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462918/sen-moody-r-fl-youre-going-to-have-your-work-cut-out-for-you-in-la https://img.videonest.org/gamma/qrd6UxzY-EY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/qrd6UxzY-EY_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Moody (R-FL): “You’re Going to Have Your Work Cut Out for You in LA” Senator Moody, a Republican from Florida, discusses the safety challenges of hosting upcoming events like the FIFA world cup and Olympics. 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 109 Ashley MoodyFloridaFIFA World CupOlympicsLos Angeleshuman traffickinglaw enforcementcivil unrestinternational eventsnational eventssecurity breacheslaw and order https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462921/president-trump-theyre-hurling-bricks-and-cinder-blocks-at-law-enforcement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/RPWABr-fQMo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/RPWABr-fQMo_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “They’re Hurling Bricks and Cinder Blocks at Law Enforcement” President Trump Talking about LA during his visit to Fort Bragg 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 174 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462925/press-sec-leavitt-this-is-deeply-un-american-and-morally-reprehensible https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462925_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/VtRoUpy__8c_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “This Is Deeply Un-American and Morally Reprehensible” 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no Karoline LeavittWhite HousePress BriefingJoe BidenDonald TrumpBorder SecurityImmigration PolicySanctuary CitiesDeportationGavin NewsomKaren Bass https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462940/press-sec-leavitt-thats-an-incredibly-disingenuous-attack https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462940_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/W1IIUDraOqE_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “That’s an Incredibly Disingenuous Attack” 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no Press SecretaryKaroline LeavittWhite HouseL.A. RiotsJoe BidenprotestingViolenceElon Musk https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462941/gov-newsom-trump-and-his-loyalists-they-thrive-on-division https://img.videonest.org/gamma/HX7_0E46Y1o_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/HX7_0E46Y1o_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Newsom: “Trump and His Loyalists They Thrive on Division” Courtesy of the Office of the Governor Governor Newsom Delivers Major Address to Californians 6/10/25 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 106 Gavin NewsomDonald TrumpJanuary 6thpolitical divisionAmerican traditionsLawlessness https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462943/press-sec-leavitt-we-have-seen-mobs-of-violent-rioters-and-agitators https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462943_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/05PRLY1TJHQ_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “We Have Seen Mobs of Violent Rioters and Agitators” 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no Karoline LeavittPress SecretaryWhite HouseLos AngelesLaw EnforcementFederal ImmigrationViolent RiotersAssaulting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462951/press-sec-leavitt-president-trump-will-never-allow-mob-rule-to-prevail-in-america https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Uyv55jTNc4M_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Uyv55jTNc4M_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “President Trump Will Never Allow Mob Rule to Prevail in America” From the White House press briefing 6/11/25 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Press Secretary LeavittDonald TrumpMob ViolenceNational GuardLaw and OrderGavin NewsomKaren BassIllegal AliensTrump AdministrationWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462956/press-sec-leavitt-china-has-agreed-to-open-their-markets-to-the-united-states https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462956_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/x2bJEc8djw0_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "China Has Agreed to Open Their Markets to the United States" 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no Press Secretary LeavittChinaUnited StatesTradeTrade AgreementOpening Markets https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462960/press-sec-leavitt-the-most-basic-duty-of-government-is-to-preserve-law-and-order https://img.videonest.org/gamma/462960_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/QkcHwV7eWcc_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "The Most Basic Duty of Government Is to Preserve Law and Order" 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no Karoline LeavittWhite HousePress briefingGavin NewsomKaren BassNational GuardRiotersLaw and OrderCalifornia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462961/washington-ago-task-force-struggles-to-define-domestic-violent-extremism https://img.videonest.org/gamma/hQJdICayIZY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/hQJdICayIZY_video_v3.mp4 Washington AGO Task Force Struggles to Define ‘Domestic Violent Extremism’ (The Center Square) - The Attorney General’s Office’s Domestic Extremism and Mass Violence Task Force has released its preliminary report on how to treat the issues from a public health perspective. However, it still faces a major challenge regarding what exactly constitutes “domestic violent extremism.” and whether the definition will be affected by the ideological views of the task force members. The preliminary report notes that “there is no universally agreed upon definition of domestic extremism (DE), and the term is undefined in the Revised Code of Washington.” Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_aabf124f-0159-4cfb-b1c9-d314fc04069c.html 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 788 domestic extremismmass violenceWashingtonFirst Amendmentfree speechpolitical activismcivil rightspublic health issueTJ MartinellCarleen JohnsonJanuary 6task forceprotected speechCapital Insurrectiongovernment retribution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/462972/washington-gop-chair-jim-walsh-takes-voter-questions-on-citizenship-voting-initiative https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1QKt3Sz_aZM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1QKt3Sz_aZM_video_v3.mp4 Washington GOP Chair Jim Walsh Takes Voter Questions on Citizenship Voting Initiative Washington GOP Chair went live to discuss questions on 6/10/25 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 164 Jim WalshWashington GOPvoter IDvoter registrationcitizenshipvoting initiativeI-L26-126Washington stateelection law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463008/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-june-12th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/UN4cTfvykEo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463008/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-june-12th-2025 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday June 12th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1740 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463013/illinois-legislators-continue-promoting-stalled-mass-transit-bailout https://img.videonest.org/gamma/pf3wri9dBwc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/pf3wri9dBwc_video_v3.mp4 Illinois legislators continue promoting stalled mass transit bailout Greg Bishop reviews some of what proponents of increasing Illinois taxes on retail delivery for mass transit funding are discussing after their measure to consolidate transit agency and pay for a more than $700 million fiscal cliff failed to advance during spring session. 2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 469 Illinoistax increasesdelivery taxmass transitGreg Bishoplegislative sessionsports bettingCorporate taxesSenate Bill 2510House Bill 850Sara FeigenholtzRom VillivalamCOVID-19Chicago suburbs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463014/chicago-braces-for-immigration-enforcement-efforts-amid-protests https://img.videonest.org/gamma/QHYSV58E4tI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/QHYSV58E4tI_video_v3.mp4 Chicago braces for immigration enforcement efforts amid protests Greg Bishop reviews the ongoing debate over immigration enforcement amid civil unrest. Gov. J.B. Pritzker is set to testify about migrant sanctuary policies and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson prepare for immigration enforcement and expected protests. 2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1035 Chicagoimmigration enforcementprotestssanctuary policiesJ.B. PritzkerBrandon Johnsonimmigration reformICEillegal immigrationimmigrant communityGreg BishopHouse Oversight CommitteeHouse CommitteeDonald TrumpImmigration Raids https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463029/pritzker-grilled-about-men-in-womens-bathrooms-during-migrant-sanctuary-hearing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/FdQhZGUeptg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/FdQhZGUeptg_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker grilled about men in women’s bathrooms during migrant sanctuary hearing Amid questions during a U.S. House Oversight Committee hearing Thursday, Texas Republican U.S. Rep. Brandon Gill questioned Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker about using tax dollars to fund anti-Immigration Enforcement Agency groups and his stance on men using women’s restrooms. 2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 166 J.B. PritzkerBrandon GillU.S. HouseIllinois Governortransgender policybathroom policysanctuary hearingimmigrationpolitical hearing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463034/sanctuary-state-governors-asked-about-threats-of-arrest https://img.videonest.org/gamma/uSH3Is8S72o_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/uSH3Is8S72o_video_v3.mp4 Sanctuary state governors asked about threats of arrest During a U.S. House Oversight Committee hearing about migrant sanctuary policies with the New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, asked about threats of being arrested. 2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 156 Kathy HochulJ.B. PritzkerTim WalzMaxwell FrostTom Homanarrest threatsHouse Oversight Committeesanctuary statemigrant policies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463063/representatives-greene-frost-and-comer-clash-in-heated-exchange https://img.videonest.org/gamma/72brK-2EVY4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/72brK-2EVY4_video_v3.mp4 Representatives Greene, Frost, and Comer Clash in Heated Exchange During the US House Oversight committee 6/12/25 2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 168 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463067/michigan-graduate-student-from-china-charged-with-conspiracy-smuggling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/BIiw9Ur3ns4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/BIiw9Ur3ns4_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Graduate Student From China Charged With Conspiracy, Smuggling The FBI has arrested Chengxuan Han, a graduate student from China, on charges of smuggling goods into the United States and making false statements. This is the third arrest in Michigan of a person from China with connections to the University of Michigan. Last week, the FBI arrested Yunqing Jian, a graduate student at the University of Michigan, and her boyfriend for similar charges. Authorities called this an “alarming pattern.” Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/michigan/article_e2160747-0011-4273-9f87-fbca5c591142.html https://www.thecentersquare.com/michigan/article_acd0c7c9-bdff-4776-9342-d85cd47acf7c.html 2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 351 University of MichiganChinese nationalssmuggling goodsMichiganChinese Communist PartyWuhan UniversityFBIarrestYunqing JianChengxuan Hanfederal levelPolitical landscapeHouse RepublicansSenateLisa McClain https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463069/anti-ice-protest-in-seattle-leads-to-8-arrests-and-one-dumpster-fire https://img.videonest.org/gamma/xkehQR48Oug_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/xkehQR48Oug_video_v3.mp4 Anti-ICE Protest in Seattle Leads to 8 Arrests and One Dumpster Fire Downtown Seattle 6/11/25 2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 257 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463074/newsom-blames-trump-for-riots-as-la-mayor-orders-curfew https://img.videonest.org/gamma/kEVmg69mk-U_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/kEVmg69mk-U_video_v3.mp4 Newsom Blames Trump for Riots as LA Mayor Orders Curfew (The Center Square) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom held a formal address Tuesday to the state, blaming President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard late Saturday night after two days of riots and destruction for Sunday and Monday’s more violent escalation. At approximately the same time, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ordered a curfew for downtown Los Angeles, warning that violators will be arrested. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_1779edae-edd8-4fda-8f54-d67ac23a31d5.html 2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 518 Los Angeles riotsMayor Karen BassGavin NewsomPresident Trumppolitical newsCaliforniaCalifornia lawmakersBiden AdministrationICECoalition for Humane Immigration Rights of Los AngelesCHIRLA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463079/president-trump-i-always-got-along-with-gavin https://img.videonest.org/gamma/463079_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ntB2w3_XnPQ_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “I Always Got Along With Gavin” 2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no Donald TrumpGavin NewsomWhite HouseBill SigningMinneapolis RiotsNational GuardFox News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463083/pritzker-willing-to-be-arrested-to-defend-migrant-sanctuary-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/mhKO6UnSYw8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/mhKO6UnSYw8_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker willing to be arrested to defend migrant sanctuary policies In defending the state’s migrant sanctuary policies, Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he’d rather be arrested than to have Illinois residents arrested improperly. 2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 136 J.B. PritzkerMaxwell FrostTom HomanByron DonaldsBrandon GillDelia RamirezMigrant SanctuaryImmigration CostsIllinoisU.S. House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463088/president-trump-i-think-its-gunna-haunt-the-democrats https://img.videonest.org/gamma/463088_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/sQuVX4CKv-Y_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “I Think It’s Gunna Haunt the Democrats” 2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 16 Donald TrumpBill SigningDemocratsTax CutsBorder Wall FundingMilitary FundingUS PoliticsCommon Sense https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463097/president-trump-that-will-kill-the-california-mandates-forever https://img.videonest.org/gamma/463097_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1DRabrlvjY0_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: " that will kill the California mandates forever" 2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Donald TrumpCalifornia mandatesWhite HouselegislationExecutive orders https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463102/president-trump-im-very-disappointed-in-russia https://img.videonest.org/gamma/463102_horizontal_thumbnail_v3.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/BTF3ozQlhKY_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "I'm Very Disappointed in Russia" 2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpRussiaUkraineWhite HouseForeign PolicyMissile Attacks https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463105/industry-leaders-urge-wa-lawmakers-to-change-course-on-health-care-costs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ysvQePEw0tg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ysvQePEw0tg_video_v3.mp4 Industry Leaders Urge WA Lawmakers to Change Course on Health Care Costs (The Center Square) – Health care industry leaders in Washington state are growing concerned about price controls on providers and increased taxes on physician groups and hospitals, which could lead to further increased costs and a lack of consumer access. At a June 3 meeting of the Health Care Cost Transparency Board, several industry officials made it clear that some recently passed state legislation may be undermining the board’s goal of controlling health care costs. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_3da5bf7b-808a-4a04-accc-ad0f88b8785d.html 2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 709 TJ MartinellCarleen Johnsonprice controlsmedical industrystate legislatureHealthcare Cost Transparency Boardtransparency boardhealthcare costsprivate health insuranceElizabeth Newstate taxpayersinsurance commissionerstate health benefits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463141/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-june-13th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/6cM2hkS5pzQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/6cM2hkS5pzQ_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday June 13th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-06-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2488 Greg BishopIllinois State Policecompliance reportIllinois Commerce Commissionimmigration lawsanctuary policiesJB PritzkerIllinoisimmigrationgovernor pritzkerIllinois politicsThe Center SquareBrad Holbrookinterviewnews https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463142/il-republican-state-rep-halbrook-reacts-to-pritzkers-migrant-sanctuary-testimony https://img.videonest.org/gamma/bwr6ypNk_wI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/bwr6ypNk_wI_video_v3.mp4 IL Republican state Rep. Halbrook reacts to Pritzker's migrant sanctuary testimony Greg Bishop talks live with Illinois Republican state Rep. Brad Halbrook, who was in the U.S. House hearing room where Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other governors were taking questions about policies prohibiting state and local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration officials. 2025-06-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 604 Migrant Sanctuary PoliciesIllinois Governor JB PritzkerState Representative Brad HalbrookUS House Oversight Committeeimmigrationborder controlBrad HalbrookJ.B. PritzkerLaw EnforcementTrust Actimmigration officialsIllinoisGreg BishopFederal LawComprehensive Immigration Reform https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463143/highlights-of-pritzker-defending-ils-migrant-sanctuary-policies-during-us-house-committee https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ErdJ0R01eDQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ErdJ0R01eDQ_video_v3.mp4 Highlights of Pritzker defending IL's migrant sanctuary policies during U.S. House committee Greg Bishop provides highlights from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's testimony about migrant sanctuary policies to the U.S. House Oversight Committee. 2025-06-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1564 IllinoisJB Pritzkerimmigrationsanctuary policiesHouse Oversight Committeecongressional hearingimmigration reformillegal immigrationUS Congresspolitical analysisRepublican partyIllinois Way Forward ActICEFederal LawChicago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463156/president-trump-night-for-republicans-and-democrats-to-put-politics-aside https://img.videonest.org/gamma/DSYLSDmduGM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/DSYLSDmduGM_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "Night for Republicans and Democrats to Put Politics Aside" 2025-06-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Donald TrumpWhite HouseCongressional PicnicRepublicansDemocratsPolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463158/rep-desjarlais-r-tn-thank-you-for-being-willing-to-step-up https://img.videonest.org/gamma/_sVvpL3mpSA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/_sVvpL3mpSA_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Desjarlais (R-TN): “Thank You for Being Willing to Step Up” Sec. Hegseth testifies to the House Armed Services Committee 6/12/25 2025-06-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 68 Rep. DesjarlaisSec. HegsethHouse Armed Services CommitteeNational GuardFederal Law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463166/president-trump-they-snuck-in-but-thats-okay https://img.videonest.org/gamma/td0SZwv2kSk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/td0SZwv2kSk_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "They Snuck in but That’s Okay" 2025-06-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Donald TrumpMike JohnsonWhite HousePolitical eventGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463171/how-does-shapiro-wield-the-pennsylvania-national-guard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/8h6_XubkHV8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/8h6_XubkHV8_video_v3.mp4 How Does Shapiro Wield the Pennsylvania National Guard? (The Center Square) – Gov. Josh Shapiro is in a unique position regarding the deployment of the Pennsylvania National Guard. He can consent to doing so, as he has for several federal requests since taking office two years ago, or he can decline, as he has also done during those same two years. “As part of their responsibilities, the PANG has state and federal missions and remains constantly prepared to respond to both,” said Angela Watson, communications director for the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. “Securing the border is a federal responsibility – and in the time Governor Shapiro has been in office, PANG has conducted several mobilizations to provide support for that mission. On multiple occasions in 2023, 2024, and 2025, over 100 PANG soldiers have been mobilized to the border.” Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_aee4bace-5cb1-47a0-bdb4-026e3e3c5af8.html 2025-06-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 304 Christina LengyelChristen SmithPennsylvaniaNational GuardSouthern BorderBiden AdministrationGavin NewsomThe Center SquareNews organizationNon-profit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463179/rep-boebert-r-co-why-are-we-bankrolling-wokeism-abroad https://img.videonest.org/gamma/0pyycSREAYs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/0pyycSREAYs_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Boebert (R-CO): “Why Are We Bankrolling Wokeism Abroad” 2025-06-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Lauren BoebertUS Housewokeismgovernment spendingpublic media https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463180/rep-clark-d-ma-when-you-defund-public-broadcasting-you-are-defunding-emergency-broadcasts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/dsPc3MV-JG4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/dsPc3MV-JG4_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Clark (D-MA): “When You Defund Public Broadcasting You Are Defunding Emergency Broadcasts” 2025-06-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Katherine Clarkpublic broadcastingemergency broadcastshurricane seasontornado seasonwildfire seasonUS House Floordefundinggovernment fundingMassachusettsDemocrats https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463186/gov-newsom-clearly-theres-no-invasion-theres-no-rebellion-its-absurd https://img.videonest.org/gamma/6J7sw2EYvb0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/6J7sw2EYvb0_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Newsom: “Clearly There’s No Invasion There’s No Rebellion It’s Absurd ” Courtesy of the Office of the Governor Governor Newsom Answers Questions Following Emergency Motion to Block Trump’s Militarization of LA 2025-06-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 105 Gavin NewsomDonald TrumpAlex PadillaMilitarizationLos Angelesfederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463194/pritzker-defends-illinois-population-trends-during-migrant-sanctuary-hearing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/uryT6twtn_4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/uryT6twtn_4_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker defends Illinois population trends during migrant sanctuary hearing Illinois’ migration patterns were the subject of several lines of questioning for Gov. J.B. Pritzker during a U.S. House hearing on migrant sanctuary states. 2025-06-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 131 J.B. PritzkerIllinoismigration patternsmigrant sanctuarysanctuary statespopulation trendsIllinois populationJohn McGuireDarin LahoodBrad Halbrook https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463199/rep-mast-r-flthey-expect-you-to-believe-what-they-say-and-not-believe-what-you-can-see https://img.videonest.org/gamma/honWZSzz6Sg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/honWZSzz6Sg_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Mast (R-FL):“They Expect You to Believe What They Say and Not Believe What You Can See” 2025-06-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no Brian MastUS HouseHouse FloorWaste Fraud AbuseTaxpayer MoneyGovernment SpendingLGBTQI ProgramsAmerican Taxpayersforeign aidbillionairesCanadian lesbian justice foundationtransgender sex workerUgandaNepalCaribbean https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463201/rep-delauro-d-ct-the-power-of-the-purse-resides-in-the-united-states-congress https://img.videonest.org/gamma/dxAC16k87gU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/dxAC16k87gU_video_v3.mp4 Rep. DeLauro (D-CT): “The Power of the Purse Resides in the United States Congress” 2025-06-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Rosa DeLauroUnited States CongressPower of the PurseHouse FloorRepublicanDemocratAmerican HistoryAlexander Hamilton https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463203/rep-bean-r-fl-no-more-tax-dollars-to-fund-dei-programs-in-serbia https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Ph_K3mPf6Mo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Ph_K3mPf6Mo_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Bean (R-FL): "No More Tax Dollars to Fund DEI Programs in Serbia" 2025-06-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Aaron BeanUS HouseForeign aidTax DollarsDEI programsSerbiaIrelandElectric vehiclesVietnamGovernment spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463212/what-specific-legislative-actions-are-hurting-washington-hospitals https://img.videonest.org/gamma/CqLbCQKK8p4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/CqLbCQKK8p4_video_v3.mp4 What Specific Legislative Actions Are Hurting Washington Hospitals? 2025-06-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Washington hospitalsLegislative actionsWashington State Hospital AssociationShellee WhittakerWashington State Medical AssociationGovernment Affairs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463215/the-photo-many-will-remember https://img.videonest.org/gamma/3Cr6W1pU8mo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/3Cr6W1pU8mo_video_v3.mp4 The Photo Many Will Remember? 2025-06-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 17 ReutersMexican FlagMotorcyclePoliceBurning VehicleFrontlineRiotPhotographCalifornia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463216/did-the-downtown-la-curfew-effectively-restore-order https://img.videonest.org/gamma/8Gs63Jrk6no_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/8Gs63Jrk6no_video_v3.mp4 Did the Downtown LA Curfew Effectively Restore Order? 2025-06-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Los AngelescurfewKaren Bassdowntown LAvandalismrestoring orderpolitical events https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463239/representative-james-comer-starting-out-the-hearing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/V3eU0nAcdWs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/V3eU0nAcdWs_video_v3.mp4 Representative James Comer starting out the hearing. 2025-06-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 James ComerUS HouseOversight CommitteeIllinoisSanctuary JurisdictionCriminal AlienCar CrashUrbanaUniversity of IllinoisUS Marshals ServiceTexas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463241/amazon-pledges-dollar20b-for-new-data-centers-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/U27q61PcOQA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/U27q61PcOQA_video_v3.mp4 Amazon Pledges $20B for New Data Centers in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) - The week begins with a historic first, the largest capital investment in Pennsylvania history. Amazon’s commitment of $20 billion for data centers promises to change the state’s landscape for years to come. The first of the two centers will be built in Luzerne County and Bucks County where the projects promised to deliver at least 1,250 jobs. Speaking from the Jackson Mansion in Berwick on Monday, Gov. Josh Shapiro said the deal comes after 20 months of negotiations between Amazon, the state, and local leaders. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_31ea6ff3-e3c9-42a2-9c0b-a9d51c0a419d.html 2025-06-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 388 AmazonPennsylvaniaData CentersJosh ShapiroArtificial intelligenceAISTEM researchNational SecurityCarnegie MellonPenn StateinnovationChristen SmithChristina LengyelChina competitionWeapon development https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463242/governor-pritzker-during-his-opening-statements https://img.videonest.org/gamma/l0Yscm-4fjw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/l0Yscm-4fjw_video_v3.mp4 Governor Pritzker during his opening statements 2025-06-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 J. B. PritzkerGovernor PritzkerIllinoisViolent CrimeUndocumented ImmigrantsDeportationCriminalsImmigration PolicyLaw EnforcementState Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463247/do-the-trust-act-and-way-forward-act-hinder-federal-immigration-enforcement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/EKGupzqwlBM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/EKGupzqwlBM_video_v3.mp4 Do the TRUST Act and Way Forward Act hinder federal immigration enforcement? 2025-06-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no Illinoisfederal lawsuitTRUST ActWay Forward Actimmigration enforcementBruce RaunerJ.B. PritzkerUS Department of Justice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463252/pritzker-says-hes-willing-to-be-arrested-defending-sanctuary-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/2G1f3lF_pj8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/2G1f3lF_pj8_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker Says He’s Willing to Be Arrested Defending Sanctuary Policies (The Center Square) – In defending the state’s migrant sanctuary policies, Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he’d rather be arrested than to have Illinois residents arrested improperly. Joining the governors of New York and Minnesota Thursday in front of the U.S. House Oversight Committee, U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, asked the three governors for their response to threats of being arrested for allegedly impeding federal immigration enforcement with migrant sanctuary policies. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said “go for it.” Pritzker said the Trump administration “can try.” “I will stand in the way of [Trump border czar] Tom Homan going after people who don’t deserve to be frightened in their communities, who don’t deserve to be threatened or terrorized, I would rather that he come and arrested me than to do that to the people of my state,” Pritzker said. 2025-06-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 JB PritzkerSanctuary PoliciesIllinoisImmigration policyUS House committeeKathy HochulTim WalzMigrantsMichael MadiganIllinois governorillegal immigrantsViolent Crimeslabor policyEthics ReformFederal Trial https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463261/newsom-blames-trump-for-riots https://img.videonest.org/gamma/lBu-upNPjYU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/lBu-upNPjYU_video_v3.mp4 Newsom Blames Trump for Riots California Gov. Gavin Newsom held a formal address Tuesday to the state, blaming President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard late Saturday night after two days of riots and destruction for Sunday and Monday’s more violent escalation. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that U.S. talks with China in London resulted in a tentative deal that still needs China's President Xi Jinping's final approval. The House barely passed a controversial rescissions package Thursday, pulling billions in already allocated federal funding from multiple foreign aid and public broadcasting programs. And more... 2025-06-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 Gavin NewsomDonald TrumpriotsChina Tariffstrade negotiationseconomic analysisState TaxLocal Taxfederal governmentproperty taxGDPEconomic DataRecessionLabor MarketThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463269/gov-walz-shooting-of-minnesota-legislators-an-unspeakable-tragedy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/PYBG1JCKhfA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/PYBG1JCKhfA_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Walz: Shooting of Minnesota Legislators 'An Unspeakable Tragedy' (The Center Square) – Two Minnesota state lawmakers who are members of the Democratic-Farm-Labor Party were shot early Saturday by a person posing as a law enforcement officer just north of Minneapolis. House Speaker Emeritus Melissa Hortman, and her husband, were shot and killed in what Gov. Tim Walz called a politically-motivated assassination. Law enforcement issued a shelter-in-place order for an area around Edinburgh Course that continued in the morning hours Saturday while they continued to search for a suspect believed to be wearing blue pants, a blue shirt, body armor, and reportedly driving a dark SUV with lights. Gov. Walz on Shooting of Minnesota Legislators: 'An Unspeakable Tragedy'. 6/14/25 Source: Minnesota Department of Public Safety 2025-06-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Tim WalzMinnesotaMelissa HortmanJohn Hoffmanlegislatorsshootingpolitical assassinationcrimestate governmentstate lawmakers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463279/trump-voter-protesting-he-betrayed-us-on-war-and-immigration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/CR-YwXQdZ-8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/CR-YwXQdZ-8_video_v3.mp4 Trump Voter Protesting: He ‘Betrayed Us’ on War & Immigration A protester in Georgia that voted for Trump expresses why he is protesting the President months after taking office. "I am out here because I believe Trump betrayed us. His promise was to stop all wars around the world... Secondly, when he was talking about deportation it was only supposed to be criminals and hard offenders." 2025-06-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 72 Donald TrumpTrump VoterPolitical ProtestWarImmigrationDeportationGeorgiapolitical issues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463282/trump-voter-protesting-he-betrayed-us-on-war-and-immigration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/M--FvkYCIUg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/M--FvkYCIUg_video_v3.mp4 Trump Voter Protesting: He ‘Betrayed Us’ on War & Immigration 2025-06-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Donald TrumpTrump VoterPolitical protestWarImmigrationDeportationGeorgia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463283/noah-purcell-of-the-wa-ags-office-leading-follow-the-damn-law-chants-in-seattle https://img.videonest.org/gamma/bDXdsEQXsRE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/bDXdsEQXsRE_video_v3.mp4 Noah Purcell of the WA AG's Office Leading “Follow the Damn Law” Chants in Seattle Noah Purcell of the WA AG's Office Leading “Follow the Damn Law” Chants in Seattle 6/14/25 2025-06-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463285/protesters-in-washington-sing-as-part-of-opposition-to-trump-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/kkqY5t04nwE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/kkqY5t04nwE_video_v3.mp4 Protesters in Washington Sing as Part of Opposition to Trump Policies 6/14/25 Protesters in Washington Sing as Part of Opposition to Trump Policies 2025-06-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 ProtestWashington DCTrump PoliciesSingingPolitical Protest https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463288/scenes-from-protests-in-alexandria-virginia-marching-chants-and-car-horns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/_ZILqJGyTbs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/_ZILqJGyTbs_video_v3.mp4 Scenes from Protests in Alexandria, Virginia: Marching, Chants, and Car Horns Scenes from Protest in Alexandria, Virginia: Marching, Chants, and Car Horns 6/14/25 2025-06-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 protestAlexandria Virginiapolitical protestcivil rightsdemonstrationchantingsigns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463294/president-trump-and-gov-newsoms-comments-on-each-other https://img.videonest.org/gamma/E-RbcAkOVd8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/E-RbcAkOVd8_video_v3.mp4 President Trump and Gov. Newsom’s Comments on Each Other From The White House 6/12/25 Courtesy of the Office of the Governor Newsom 6/12/25 2025-06-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 86 Donald TrumpGavin NewsomNational GuardBranches of GovernmentSeparation of PowersMinnesotaCalifornia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463298/protests-breakout-in-new-orleans-amid-the-nationwide-no-kings-demonstrations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/eCNfOqnLv-E_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/eCNfOqnLv-E_video_v3.mp4 Protests Breakout in New Orleans Amid the Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Demonstrations Protests Breakout in New Orleans Amid the Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Demonstrations 6/14/25 2025-06-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 New OrleansProtestDemonstrationNo KingsDonald TrumpKKKFascismPolitical ActivismPeople PowerUSA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463299/us-armys-250th-anniversary-military-parade https://img.videonest.org/gamma/JOzvZH4qJmU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/JOzvZH4qJmU_video_v3.mp4 Us Army’s 250th Anniversary Military Parade From the White House: President Trump Participates in the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army Grand Military Parade 2025-06-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 111 US ArmyMilitary ParadeDonald TrumpWhite HouseAnniversary CelebrationUS Army BandFife and Drum CorpsMilitary BandThe Old GuardMilitary demonstration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463300/veteran-shares-thoughts-on-military-parade https://img.videonest.org/gamma/CWqFweLg8cE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/CWqFweLg8cE_video_v3.mp4 Veteran Shares Thoughts on Military Parade During the Military festival in Washington D.C. 2025-06-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 Chris NoltoArlene NoltoMilitary ParadeWashington D.C.US ArmyArmy VeteranMilitary FestivalNew SoldiersUS Army EngineerSwearing InUkraineRussiaIsrael https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463301/seattle-demonstration-protester-speaks-on-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/4zJq06NiBtw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/4zJq06NiBtw_video_v3.mp4 Seattle Demonstration: Protester Speaks on Trump During the Seattle 'no kings' rally 2025-06-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 18 SeattleprotestDonald Trumppolitical protestno kings rallyridiculepolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463307/speeches-songs-and-chants-at-seattles-no-kings-demonstration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/F94K9TXJ8WA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/F94K9TXJ8WA_video_v3.mp4 Speeches, Songs, and Chants at Seattle’s 'No Kings' Demonstration Speeches, Songs, and Chants at Seattle’s 'No Kings' Demonstration 6/14/25 2025-06-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 84 No KingsSeattle protestDemocracySpeechesChantsProtest songsActivismPolitical rally https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463325/should-taxpayer-dollars-go-to-groups-with-controversial-political-views https://img.videonest.org/gamma/BurYWUzEctM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/BurYWUzEctM_video_v3.mp4 Should taxpayer dollars go to groups with controversial political views? 2025-06-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 tax dollarspolitical viewsgovernment fundingIllinois In FocusMuslim Civic CoalitionChicagoJB PritzkerOctober 7th https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463326/pennsylvania-home-care-workers-support-proposed-budget-increase https://img.videonest.org/gamma/GOyHZ6ogUqk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/GOyHZ6ogUqk_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Home Care Workers Support Proposed Budget Increase (The Center Square) – Home care workers said Tuesday that a $21 million proposal to increase wages and benefits isn’t just a good idea, it’s the bare minimum to keep the industry float. Most in the state earn between $13 and $14 per hour due to the Medicaid reimbursement rate. The proposal would increase salaries for participant-directed care workers who are not employed through an agency. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_c928dcd7-ebb2-419e-85c2-dcb15a197921.html 2025-06-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 244 Home CarePennsylvaniaChristen SmithChristina LengyelMedicaidWagesBudgethealthcare https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463330/is-the-cost-transparency-board-making-real-progress-in-washington https://img.videonest.org/gamma/GaQFteweiT4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/GaQFteweiT4_video_v3.mp4 Is the Cost Transparency Board Making Real Progress in Washington? 2025-06-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Healthcare CostTransparency BoardWashingtonHealth InsuranceGovernment PlanPrivate PracticeHealthcare Costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463334/why-is-california-spending-dollar736m-on-anti-deportation-groups https://img.videonest.org/gamma/dXGp4QiMDQ8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/dXGp4QiMDQ8_video_v3.mp4 Why is California spending $73.6M on anti-deportation groups? 2025-06-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 CaliforniaGovernment spendingAnti-DeportationImmigrationCoalition for Humane Immigration Rights of Los AngelesLos Angeles https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/463335/desantis-offers-plan-to-eliminate-property-taxes-for-poor-rural-counties https://img.videonest.org/gamma/75iLzdqKoF8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/75iLzdqKoF8_video_v3.mp4 DeSantis Offers Plan to Eliminate Property Taxes for Poor, Rural Counties (The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants the state to take over some funding of government services for rural, thinly-populated fiscally constrained counties and allow them to eliminate their property taxes. DeSantis made the statement at an economic development announcement in Crawfordville on Monday. His estimate of how much this would cost Florida taxpayers would be about $300 million per year, a drop in the bucket of the nearly $50 billion in general fund spending that is part of a tentative budget deal by lawmakers. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/florida/article_02bc5827-0aca-4bda-a991-5fbf6333225a.html 2025-06-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 438 Ron DeSantisproperty taxesFloridatax revenuelocal taxessales taxtouristssnowbirdsCape CoralHardee Countytax assessmentEliana KerndleSteve WilsonDisney WorldWest Palm https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/465372/how-could-this-law-impact-illinois-business-climate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/daDhycEku_g_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/daDhycEku_g_video_v3.mp4 How could this law impact Illinois' business climate? 2025-06-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 IllinoisSenate Bill 328John Curranlawsuitbusiness climateIllinois businessstate lawDowners GroveRepublican https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/465373/welch-continues-to-defend-what-republicans-call-pork-projects-in-il-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/RRZh025-ZDw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/RRZh025-ZDw_video_v3.mp4 Welch continues to defend what Republicans call ‘pork projects’ in IL budget Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, continues to defend a $40 million line item in the state budget for a school district in his jurisdiction. 2025-06-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 175 Emanuel Chris WelchIllinois budgetTony McCombieIllinois Houseregional projectseconomic developmentstate funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/465382/press-sec-leavitt-certainly-the-entire-world-is-on-the-presidents-side https://img.videonest.org/gamma/AIj2H9rBgUE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/AIj2H9rBgUE_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "Certainly the Entire World Is on the President’s Side" 2025-06-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 17 White HousePress BriefingIranNuclear WeaponTerrorist RegimeWorld AffairsGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/465385/press-sec-leavitt-president-trumps-pro-growth-agenda-is-delivering https://img.videonest.org/gamma/YsQLd3jVx-g_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/YsQLd3jVx-g_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "President Trump’s Pro-growth Agenda Is Delivering" 2025-06-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 Donald Trumppro-growth agendaAmerican workerblue-collar wagesWhite HouseWhite House press briefingeconomic policywage growthTrump administrationeconomy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/465390/press-sec-leavitt-the-president-has-made-it-clear-he-always-wants-to-pursue-diplomacy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/q2EyILTh3Zk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/q2EyILTh3Zk_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "The President Has Made It Clear He Always Wants to Pursue Diplomacy" 2025-06-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Karoline LeavittWhite HousePress BriefingDiplomacyUS MilitaryIranJoe BidenInternational RelationsPolitical News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/465404/amending-constitution-only-fix-for-pension-debt-illinois-legislator-says https://img.videonest.org/gamma/y4JqQTgkW20_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/y4JqQTgkW20_video_v3.mp4 'Amending constitution' only fix for pension debt, Illinois legislator says Greg Bishop shares a conversation with state Rep. Steven Reick, R-Woodstock, about the plan to set aside $75 million for Tier 2 pensioners and what he says is the real fix to Illinois' pension problems. 2025-06-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1027 Illinois Pension DebtPension FundingState ConstitutionPension PlansState PensionsGreg BishopSteven ReichIllinois BudgetTier 2 PensionLegislatorsIllinoisRepublicanPolitical WillState WorkerFY26 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/465425/mayor-vows-to-veto-snap-curfew-ordinance-approved-by-chicago-city-council https://img.videonest.org/gamma/pVnx8XdWD4U_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/pVnx8XdWD4U_video_v3.mp4 Mayor vows to veto 'snap curfew' ordinance approved by Chicago City Council Greg Bishop delves into the approved Chicago city ordinance for a curfew and Mayor Brandon Johnson's promise to veto the ordinance. Alderman who supported the measure said allowing for a snap curfew would allow another tool for police to get control of unruly teen takeovers. 2025-06-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 787 ChicagoCity Councilcurfewpublic safetyteenagersordinanceBrandon Johnsonsnap curfewpolicecrimeChicago crimeGreg BishopIllinois NewsVetoChicago Police Department https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/465439/gov-desantis-i-think-the-israeli-governments-worked-well-with-us https://img.videonest.org/gamma/dNb0ouEvo50_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/dNb0ouEvo50_video_v3.mp4 Gov. DeSantis: “I Think the Israeli Government’s Worked Well With Us” 2025-06-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Ron DeSantisIsraeli governmentFloridaAmericans evacuatedGray BullSenator Jay CollinsFlorida DEMKevin https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/465442/gov-desantis-its-the-right-thing-to-do https://img.videonest.org/gamma/bzCq6GybEJc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/bzCq6GybEJc_video_v3.mp4 Gov. DeSantis: “It’s the Right Thing to Do” 2025-06-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/465479/is-a-life-sentence-appropriate-for-young-offenders-in-violent-crimes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/tW3cVfirEYc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/tW3cVfirEYc_video_v3.mp4 Is a life sentence appropriate for young offenders in violent crimes? 2025-06-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Life SentenceViolent CrimeJuvenile OffenderCriminal JusticeAccountabilityChris' widow https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/465824/las-dollar20m-protest-response-illustrates-officer-shortage-cost https://img.videonest.org/gamma/c6mK0wVTgOY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/c6mK0wVTgOY_video_v3.mp4 LA’s $20M Protest Response Illustrates Officer Shortage Cost (The Center Square) - Los Angeles’ $19.7 million response to the June protests and riots was almost entirely spent on police, highlighting the growing cost of police overtime amid an enduring officer shortage. According to a new report from government transparency group Open The Books, the city of Los Angeles spent $1.1 billion on overtime in 2024, or more than the city’s nearly billion dollar budget deficit. Of that $1.1 billion in overtime, $265.5 million went to the Los Angeles Police Department, which has just 8,688 officers, or nearly a thousand officers short of its full authorized strength of 9,500. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_d9af3334-4ae2-4c28-9f4c-50a15828dc4d.html 2025-06-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 430 Los AngelesLAPDpolice overtimepolice shortageprotest responseCaliforniabudget cutsfinancial deficitpublic safetyofficer trainingKeegan KernodleKenneth SchruppLos Angeles police department https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/466951/is-this-a-smart-way-to-reduce-medi-cal-spending https://img.videonest.org/gamma/X9ZYB5G5pXc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/X9ZYB5G5pXc_video_v3.mp4 Is this a smart way to reduce Medi-Cal spending? 2025-06-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Medi-CalHealthcare CostsWeight Loss DrugsOzempicCaliforniaDrug CoverageHealth Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/466973/legislator-pritzker-kicks-can-on-pensions-constitutional-amendment-needed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/GoyeyoAd_VQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/GoyeyoAd_VQ_video_v3.mp4 Legislator: Pritzker ‘kicks can’ on pensions, constitutional amendment needed Illinois’ budget has $75 million set aside in what Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls a “fix” for Tier 2 public employee pensions. A Republican state legislator says it’s “kicking the can down the road.” 2025-06-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 139 J.B. PritzkerIllinoispensionsstate budgetstate legislatorSteven ReickTier 2 pensionsIllinois budgetpublic employee pensionsSocial Security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/466974/us-steel-wards-win-for-100000-american-jobs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/msW_rhZS2uk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/msW_rhZS2uk_video_v3.mp4 US Steel: Ward’s Win for 100,000 American Jobs (The Center Square) – As the ink dries on the U.S. Steel merger with Japanese competitor Nippon, one state lawmaker breathes a deep sigh of relief on behalf of thousands of workers, most of whom she’s never met. Sen. Kim Ward, the fifth-term legislator from Greensburg and the highest-ranking Republican in the upper chamber, recently told The Center Square the long fight to the finish line was a personal mission to protect the commonwealth’s legacy. As part of the merger, Nippon will invest $2.2 billion dollars into steel mills in southwestern Pennsylvania in what’s considered the most significant investment in the industry to date. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_923b2700-c8b6-47c8-b933-c47755a3db11.html 2025-06-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 436 US SteelNippon SteelKim WardPennsylvania PoliticsSteel IndustryUnited Steelworkersunion workerssteel millslabor agreementscollective bargainingEliana KernodleKristen SmithDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/466978/federal-charges-brought-against-minnesota-shooter https://img.videonest.org/gamma/x6KDqjGcdYY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/x6KDqjGcdYY_video_v3.mp4 Federal Charges Brought Against Minnesota Shooter (The Center Square) – Federal stalking and murder charges have been filed against 57-year-old Vance Boelter in a 20-page charging document on Monday in what was described as the “stuff of nightmares.” Boelter is expected to have a 1:30 p.m. Monday appearance in federal court in St. Paul. The charges include firearms offenses, stalking using interstate commerce and murder for the stalking and killing of Minnesota House Speaker Emeritus Melissa Hortman and her husband along with the shooting of state Sen. John Hoffman, DFL-Brooklyn Park, and his wife. The Hoffmans are expected to make a full recover. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/minnesota/article_b97e3a4a-6a08-4982-90cd-531dc7a5ad4e.html 2025-06-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 595 Vance BolterMinnesotashooting incidentfederal custodylawmakersmurderstalkinginvestigationMinneapolisBolterGreen Isle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/467009/president-trump-well-know-almost-immediately-with-modern-equipment-who-made-the-attack https://img.videonest.org/gamma/fKS4hI2sDcs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/fKS4hI2sDcs_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “We’ll Know Almost Immediately With Modern Equipment Who Made the Attack” 2025-06-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 President TrumpUS assetsMorristown Airportattack on USmodern equipment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/467011/tammy-bruce-thats-the-whole-point-of-negotiations-and-conversations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/N0PgkOsIG_Y_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/N0PgkOsIG_Y_video_v3.mp4 Tammy Bruce: “That’s the Whole Point of Negotiations and Conversations” Department of State press briefing 6/20/25 2025-06-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 97 Tammy BruceDepartment of StateUkrainenegotiationsPresident TrumpPresident Putininternational relationsUkraine negotiations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/467017/president-trump-we-saved-los-angeles https://img.videonest.org/gamma/U-ZzwMGkaHU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/U-ZzwMGkaHU_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “We Saved Los Angeles” 2025-06-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Donald TrumpLos AngelesMilitaryPress GaggleMorristownU.S. Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/467019/president-trump-were-gonna-have-to-see-how-it-comes-to-me-and-what-form https://img.videonest.org/gamma/o7OzSZ9G3wY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/o7OzSZ9G3wY_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "We’re Gonna Have to See How It Comes to Me and What Form" 2025-06-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald Trumptransgender surgerycongresslegislationpolitical newsWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/467027/president-trump-weve-been-speaking-to-iran-and-well-see-what-happens https://img.videonest.org/gamma/MuR7D-3JXyI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/MuR7D-3JXyI_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "We’ve Been Speaking to Iran and We’ll See What Happens" 2025-06-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Donald TrumpIranIsraelNegotiationsAirstrikesInternational RelationsForeign Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/467048/trump-to-make-decision-within-next-two-weeks-on-iran-strike https://img.videonest.org/gamma/plGobAlwVBI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/plGobAlwVBI_video_v3.mp4 Trump to Make Decision ‘Within Next Two Weeks’ on Iran Strike President Donald Trump said he will decide on whether to engage in military action against Iran within the next two weeks. Federal stalking and murder charges have been filed against 57-year-old Vance Boelter in a 20-page charging document on Monday in what was described as the “stuff of nightmares.” As the ink dries on the U.S. Steel merger with Japanese competitor Nippon, one state lawmaker breathes a deep sigh of relief on behalf of thousands of workers, most of whom she’s never met. And more... 2025-06-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 Donald TrumpIran StrikeUS SteelNippon SteelTennesseeschool fundingPennsylvania economysteelworkersMiddle EastIranian governmentcollective bargaininghousing marketeconomic trendsCalifornia budgetMedicaid spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/467049/trump-refuses-to-commit-to-military-involvement-in-iran-wont-rule-it-out https://img.videonest.org/gamma/i90iIea9uN8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/i90iIea9uN8_video_v3.mp4 Trump Refuses to Commit to Military Involvement in Iran, Won’t Rule It Out (The Center Square) – As the conflict between Israel and Iran closes in on a week since it began, President Donald Trump won’t say if U.S. will get involved in the conflict. Despite dire warnings from Iran against the U.S. and its potential involvement, Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Wednesday that Iranians want to meet, adding they want to come to the White House. However, he appeared to throw water on the idea, adding the Islamic Republic should have made a deal. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_5814eeb9-2b77-4f3c-b9cb-21a483161e11.html https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_a6925015-3bad-4478-bc01-423c29f645bd.html 2025-06-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 420 Donald TrumpIranIsraelUS military actionIranian regimeNuclear weaponsDan McCalebSarah Roderick-FjtchIranian peopleNuclear Bomb https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/467050/pennsylvania-house-passes-shapiros-dollar292m-transit-funding-solution https://img.videonest.org/gamma/uJh5qr04n3I_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/uJh5qr04n3I_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania House Passes Shapiro’s $292M Transit Funding Solution (The Center Square) - It was an unusual day in the Pennsylvania House, but that didn’t stop leadership from shepherding a mass transit bill forward to the Senate. Neither the electronic system used to tabulate legislators’ votes nor member laptops were working, causing House Speaker Rep. Joanna McClinton, D-Philadelphia, to act according to a precedent established in 1975, in which opponents of the bill stood and were counted. The bill, proposed by Transportation chair Rep. Ed Neilson, D-Philadelphia, would enact Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plan to support mass transit in all 67 counties by increasing the percentage of sales tax revenue allocated to the Public Transportation Trust Fund from 4.4% to 6.15%. This would result in an increase of $292.5 million in funding next year and $1.5 billion over the next five years. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_3f843f2b-22f4-43fb-8d15-1b82335cd33a.html 2025-06-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 269 PennsylvaniaPennsylvania Housetransit fundingJosh ShapiroPennsylvania SenatePublic Transportation Trust Fund https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/467052/ex-illinois-house-speaker-gets-75-year-prison-term-dollar25-million-fine-for-corruption https://img.videonest.org/gamma/vSBDpnVNgFk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/vSBDpnVNgFk_video_v3.mp4 Ex-Illinois House Speaker Gets 7.5 Year Prison Term, $2.5 Million Fine for Corruption (The Center Square) – A federal judge sentenced Michael Madigan Friday to seven-and-a-half years in prison and ordered him to pay a fine of $2.5 million for crimes committed during his tenure as the longest-serving speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. Judge John Robert Blakey handed down the 90-month sentence Friday at the Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago. He also imposed three years of supervised release after his prison time ends. Madigan will be required to report to prison on Oct. 13. The judge said it was difficult to reconcile the two recommendations, one from government attorneys and one from the defense. Prosecutors had asked for a 12.5-year prison sentence and a $1.5 million fine. Defense attorneys requested that Madigan be sentenced to a year of home confinement with probation and community service. 2025-06-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Michael MadiganIllinois Housecorruption sentencingIllinois politicscorruption chargesIllinois in FocusIllinois legislatorspolitical ethicstaxpayersethical reformIllinois DemocratsJB Pritzkerstate budgetDepartment of Justicecourt ruling https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/467054/tammy-bruce-the-economic-investment-and-development-we-all-want-to-see-will-finally-be-possible https://img.videonest.org/gamma/h5-jc7nThNE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/h5-jc7nThNE_video_v3.mp4 Tammy Bruce: "The Economic Investment and Development We All Want to See Will Finally Be Possible" 2025-06-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 peace agreementdemocratic republic of congorepublic of rwandastate departmentmarco rubioforeign ministers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/467057/tammy-bruce-his-release-is-a-reminder-of-our-commitment-to-americans-wherever-they-may-be https://img.videonest.org/gamma/feR6qI7AgAE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/feR6qI7AgAE_video_v3.mp4 Tammy Bruce: "His Release Is a Reminder of Our Commitment to Americans, Wherever They May Be" 2025-06-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Department of StateEdan AlexanderHamashostage releaseNew JerseyAmericansinternational affairs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470520/tennessee-lawmakers-question-virtual-school-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470520_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470520_video_v3.mp4 Tennessee Lawmakers Question Virtual School Funding (The Center Square) – Tennessee lawmakers are questioning why two counties with virtual schools are reaping thousands in state funding at the expense of the state's other 93. Union and Johnson counties have the most significant percentage of the state's 59 virtual schools, according to information presented at Thursday's meeting of the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations. The virtual students were counted as attending school in Union and Johnson counties, even though they could live elsewhere. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/tennessee/article_a6276dcd-ae35-4de1-b538-5ea4bcb83e71.html 2025-06-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 411 Tennesseeschool fundingvirtual schoolsJohnson County TennesseeUnion County TennesseeDepartment of Educationfunding formulafunding formulasEliana KernodleKim Jarrett https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470521/press-sec-leavitt-on-president-trumps-iran-statement-its-very-clear-and-direct https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470521_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470521_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt on President Trump's Iran Statement: “It’s Very Clear and Direct” The White House press briefing 6/19/25 2025-06-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Karoline LeavittDonald TrumpIranWhite HousePress BriefingIranian Foreign MinisterUnited Statesnegotiations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470522/ca-passes-dollar325b-budget-poll-finds-most-want-less-taxes-government https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470522_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470522_video_v4.mp4 CA Passes $325B Budget, Poll Finds Most Want Less Taxes, Government (The Center Square) - The California Legislature passed a record $325 billion preliminary budget, with final details remaining to be hammered out before the start of the new fiscal year on July 1. This record budget comes as polling finds a growing majority of Californians now support having lower taxes, in return for fewer government services. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_2ad15d3b-afcd-4b1b-8853-ae46cd451349.html 2025-06-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 585 California budgetCalifornia taxesgovernment spendingvoters preferencestax revenuestock marketcapital gainsstate revenuebudget deficitsspending cutsGavin Newsom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470523/washington-family-of-murder-victim-protests-potential-early-release-of-killers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470523_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470523_video_v4.mp4 Washington Family of Murder Victim Protests Potential Early Release of Killers (The Center Square) – The Washington family of a man murdered by two teenagers in 2004 are speaking out against their potential early release by the state Intermediate Sentence Review Board, while a state House bill proposed this session could allow convicted killers to be released even earlier. In 2004, 14 year-old Jordan Castillo and 16 year-old Robert Suarez stabbed Bob Mars to death outside of Ki-Be Middle School, where he worked as a sixth-grade teacher, as part of a gang initiation. They were later found guilty of first-degree murder, with Suarez sentenced to 26 years and eight months, while Castillo was sentenced to 29 years and nine months. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_d996e075-39a6-4eb5-86f7-b78ff2513010.html 2025-06-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 876 Bob Marsearly releaseWashington statemurderFirst-degree murderjuvenile offendersIntermediate Sentence Review BoardChris MarsHouse Bill 1125legal hearinghomicideconvicted feloncommunity concernLaceyfelon rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470524/republican-leader-criticizes-pork-projects-for-democrats-in-illinois-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470524_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470524_video_v4_converted.mp4 Republican leader criticizes 'pork projects' for Democrats in Illinois' budget Greg Bishop gives the back and forth between Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch and House Minority Leader Tony McCombie about so-called "pork project" spending. There's also $5 million in the budget for NASCAR. 2025-06-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 907 Illinois budgetTony McCombieEmanuel Chris WelchSpeaker Welchstate budgetIllinoisGreg Bishopspending planeconomic developmentstate projectsinfrastructure fundingNASCARbudget debatesIllinois in FocusThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470525/illinois-republicans-file-another-lawsuit-challenging-alleged-three-readings-rule-violations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470525_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470525_video_v4_converted.mp4 Illinois Republicans file another lawsuit challenging alleged three readings rule violations Greg Bishop shares some of the arguments Illinois Statehouse Republicans are leveling in a new lawsuit challenging alleged violations of the state Constitution's three readings rule. 2025-06-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 858 Illinois legislationIllinois budgetlawsuitsGeneral AssemblyJ.B. PritzkerGreg BishopState HouseSenate Bill 328Freedom CaucusIllinois Supreme CourtJohn CurranJason Plummerlegislative processDan CaulkinsAndrew Chesney https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470526/president-trump-the-entire-world-will-blow-up https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470526_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470526_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “The Entire World Will Blow Up” The White House President Trump Meets with the Juventus Football Club 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 84 Donald TrumpIranNuclear WeaponsTed CruzTucker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470527/king-county-regional-homelessness-authority-board-questions-agencys-process-amid-proposed-cuts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470527_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470527_video_v3.mp4 King County Regional Homelessness Authority Board Questions Agency’s Process Amid Proposed Cuts From the King County Regional Homelessness Authority Governing Board meeting June 16, 2025 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 196 King CountyHomelessnessBudget CutsKCRHAClaudia BalducciTiffany WashingtonAngela BirneyPublic ProcessStakeholdersFunding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470528/why-is-rent-growth-decelerating https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470528_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470528_video_v3.mp4 Why is Rent Growth Decelerating? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss rent trends on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 382 Rent growthRental marketChris KrugOphe DivounguyZillowhousing industryhousing inventoryMultifamily sectorApartment buildingsRenterpersonal economics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470529/sen-britt-on-bidens-decline-who-was-in-charge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470529_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470529_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Britt on Biden’s Decline: “Who Was in Charge?" From the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on June 18th, 2025 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Katie BrittSenate Judiciary CommitteeJoe Biden25th AmendmentPolitical AccountabilityPreventing Issues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470530/sen-britt-rips-biden-administration-blasts-democrats-for-fleeing-the-hearing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470530_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470530_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Britt Rips Biden Administration, Blasts Democrats for Fleeing the Hearing From the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on June 18th, 2025 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Katie BrittSenate Judiciary CommitteeJoe BidenBiden AdministrationDemocratic PartyUS SenatePolitical Hearing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470531/il-speaker-we-have-time-to-address-transit-fiscal-cliff https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470531_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470531_video_v3.mp4 IL Speaker: 'We have time' to address transit fiscal cliff The speaker of the Illinois House says state lawmakers still have time to fund public transit. 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 179 Illinoispublic transittransit fundingEmanuel Chris WelchJ.B. Pritzkertransit reformsbudgettaxRam VillivalamBill Hauter https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470532/president-trump-on-iran-they-made-a-mistake https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470532_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470532_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Iran: “They Made a Mistake” From the White House 6/18/25 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Donald TrumpIranWhite HouseForeign PolicyUS Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470533/tukwila-mayor-flags-cryptic-dhs-message-amid-protest-outside-federal-facility https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470533_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470533_video_v4.mp4 Tukwila Mayor Flags ‘Cryptic’ DHS Message Amid Protest Outside Federal Facility (The Center Square) – In the first Tukwila City Council meeting since an escalated protest occurred on Saturday, Mayor Thomas McLeod said the city was blindsided by strange messages related to Department of Homeland Security operations over the past weekend. According to McLeod, the city received a “cryptic and confusing message” late Friday afternoon that told individuals with pending immigration hearings to report to DHS on Saturday and Sunday to check in, with failure to report to be considered a violation. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_ef1ecc7e-c226-45d1-a7a0-55fe79003ba7.html 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 631 TukwilaMayorDHS facilityprotestcryptic messageDepartment of Homeland SecurityWashington stateImmigration EnforcementprotestsseattleTacomaLaw enforcementPolitical ClimateFederal OfficersPolice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470534/another-republican-lawsuit-challenges-how-illinois-democrats-pass-legislation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470534_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470534_video_v3.mp4 Another Republican lawsuit challenges how Illinois Democrats pass legislation Republicans continue to challenge what they say is an abusive process employed by Illinois Democrats to pass controversial legislation with little oversight. 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 217 IllinoisRepublicanslawsuitdemocratslegislationTravis WeaverJohn CurranIllinois SenateJB Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470535/is-the-us-preparing-for-military-action-in-iran-defsec-hegseth-responds https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470535_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470535_video_v3.mp4 Is the U.S. Preparing for Military Action in Iran? DefSec. Hegseth Responds From the U.S. Senate Armed Service Committee hearing on June 18th, 2025 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 144 U.S. SenateJeanne ShaheenArmed Services CommitteeMiddle EastMilitary actionIranU.S. troopsBunker Buster BombClassified hearingUS President https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470536/illinois-legislators-could-increase-taxes-for-mass-transit-this-october https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470536_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470536_video_v4_converted.mp4 Illinois legislators could increase taxes for mass transit this October Greg Bishop shares some of the latest on the issue of increasing taxes to pay for a mass transit fiscal cliff. Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch said they have time during October's veto session to pass a bill to fund the cliff before the end of the year. 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 613 IllinoisMass transit fundingTax increaseIllinois budgettax increasesFiscal cliffGreg BishopCenter Squaretransit consolidationCOVID dollarsBudget concernsThe Center SquareYouTube channelvideo productionIllinois in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470537/illinois-state-police-didnt-comply-with-gun-id-law-audits-find https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470537_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470537_video_v4_converted.mp4 Illinois State Police didn't comply with gun ID law, audits find Greg Bishop goes through recent Illinois Auditor General reports about the Illinois State Police's handling of the Firearm Owner's ID Card Act and the Concealed Carry Act. Read those audits here: Compliance audit summary - https://www.auditor.illinois.gov/Audit-Reports/Compliance-Agency-List/ISP/FY24-ISP-Comp-Digest.pdf FOID Act follow up - https://www.auditor.illinois.gov/Audit-Reports/Compliance-Agency-List/ISP/25-Perf-Follow-Up-Rpt-ISP-Admin-of-FOID-Card-Act.pdf CCL Act follow up - https://www.auditor.illinois.gov/Audit-Reports/Compliance-Agency-List/ISP/25-Perf-Follow-Up-Rpt-ISP-FOID-and-Conc-Carry-Programs.pdf 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 878 Illinois State PoliceFOID Card ActConcealed Carry ActAuditor General reportFirearm Owner IdentificationFOID cardConcealed Carry LicenseAudit ReportsSecond Amendment Rightsdue processapplication processlegislative changediscrepancy reportsState property https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470538/pritzker-keeps-some-non-citizen-health-care-subsidies-despite-warnings https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470538_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470538_video_v4_converted.mp4 Pritzker keeps some non-citizen health care subsidies despite warnings Greg Bishop discusses Gov. J.B. Pritzker ending taxpayer subsidies for the health care of non-citizen adults while keeping the subsidies for non-citizen seniors and the warning from Republicans about the loss of federal funds if such policies continue. 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 571 JB PritzkerIllinois budgethealthcareimmigrant healthhealthcare fundingtax increasesspending planimmigrant adults programtobacco taxvaping productsnicotine pouchesfiscal year 2026ACA MedicaidBill HouderRobin Gabel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470539/audit-finds-gaps-in-medicaid-checks-majority-of-enrollees-not-fully-screened https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470539_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470539_video_v3.mp4 Audit Finds Gaps in Medicaid Checks; Majority of Enrollees Not Fully Screened From the Arizona Senate and House majority leaders' press conference on Medicaid fraud Sen. Janae Shamp (R) discusses findings of the audit 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 ArizonaMedicaidJanae ShampMedicaid FraudAuditHealthcareGovernment SpendingEligibilityPublic BenefitsHealthcare CostsArizona SenateArizona House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470540/tukwila-mayor-thomas-mcleod-recapping-the-tense-protest-on-saturday https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470540_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470540_video_v3.mp4 Tukwila Mayor Thomas McLeod Recapping the Tense Protest on Saturday City of Tukwila city council meeting 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 369 Thomas McLeodTukwilaprotestpolice departmentDHSHomeland SecurityTukwila International Boulevardfederal immigration policyTukwila Mayorprotestingfederal employeespepper balls https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470541/sen-moody-r-fl-it-might-take-a-lot-less-money-if-we-fix-that-problem-first https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470541_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470541_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Moody (R-FL): “It Might Take a Lot Less Money if We Fix That Problem First” From the US Senate Committee on the Judiciary 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 105 US Senate CommitteeSenator MoodyNational DebtGovernment SpendingFiscal PolicyWashington DC https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470542/spokane-council-revives-3day-notice-for-clearing-encampments-after-reversal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470542_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470542_video_v4.mp4 Spokane Council Revives 3‑Day Notice for Clearing Encampments After Reversal (The Center Square) – After seven hours of debate and testimony, only half of Mayor Lisa Brown’s plan to overhaul Spokane’s response to homelessness passed on Monday night. Despite initially rejecting Brown’s plan to replace Proposition 1 – a camping ban that nearly 75% of voters approved in 2023 – the Spokane City Council amended a provision requiring at least a week’s notice before clearing encampments to only three days, delaying the final vote to June 30. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_54481373-2a72-41bf-9bc5-e1c8d70e0f49.html Corrections and Clarifications: This story has been edited since initial publication to reflect the fact that Aaron Rifkin misspoke in referring to Councilmember Paul Dillon in his comments about collusion. He meant to refer to Councilmember Zack Zappone. 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 907 SpokaneHomelessnessCity CouncilWashington StateLisa BrownProp OneCamping banSpokane City CouncilTransparencyThe Center SquareAaron RivkinBetsy WilkersonJonathan BinglePublic TrustDrug Use https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470543/camping-ban-modified-spokane-council-delays-vote-to-june-30 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470543_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470543_video_v3.mp4 Camping Ban Modified; Spokane Council Delays Vote to June 30 From Spokane City council legislative meeting 6/16/25 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 125 SpokaneCity Councilcamping banlegislative meetingpublic commentcity governmenthomelessness https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470544/spokesperson-bruce-today-is-a-little-bit-of-a-different-day-for-the-briefing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470544_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470544_video_v3.mp4 Spokesperson Bruce: “Today Is a Little Bit of a Different Day for the Briefing” From the Department of State press briefing 6/17/25 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 80 State Departmentpress briefingSpokesperson Brucetask forceAmerican citizensinternational relationsgovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470545/pritzker-removing-some-non-citizens-from-medicaid-with-new-illinois-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470545_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470545_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker removing some non-citizens from Medicaid with new Illinois budget Alleging the Trump administration wants to take health care away from people, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker this week signed a state budget that does just that. 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 173 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisMedicaidHealth CareState BudgetNon-CitizensBudgetingGovernmentIllinois BudgetHealth Program https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470546/the-feds-balancing-act-why-this-week-matters-more-than-you-think https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470546_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470546_video_v4.mp4 The Fed's balancing act: Why this week matters more than you think Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the Fed decision this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 538 Fed Decisionsinterest ratesinflationPCE InflationRetail SalesUnemployment Claimsconsumer price indexcooling housing marketChris KrugEveryday EconomicsOrphe Divounguyunemployment rateTariffs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470547/former-illinois-house-speaker-to-report-to-prison-for-75-year-sentence https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470547_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470547_video_v4_converted.mp4 Former Illinois House Speaker to report to prison for 7.5 year sentence Greg Bishop talks with The Center Square reporter Jim Talamonti about the sentencing of Michael Madigan, the former Illinois House Speaker convicted of corruption charges. 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 923 Michael MadiganIllinois HousePublic CorruptionSentencingJim TalomontecourtFBI investigationComEdbriberyjudge testimonyState CapitalGreg BishopIllinois in Focuswire fraudDaniel Solis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470548/third-of-illinois-states-attorneys-join-doj-urging-appeals-court-to-strike-down-gun-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470548_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470548_video_v4_converted.mp4 Third of Illinois state's attorneys join DOJ urging appeals court to strike down gun ban Greg Bishop reviews recent appeals court filings from the U.S. Department of Justice and a third of Illinois county state's attorneys arguing Illinois' gun and magazine ban violates the Second Amendment. Pritzker was asked Monday to respond. 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 924 Gun ControlSecond AmendmentIllinois Gun BanJB PritzkerUS Department of JusticeState AttorneysAssault Weapons BanGreg BishopAR-15sassault weaponsFirearmsFOID card lawIllinois State PoliceIllinoisGun Ban https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470549/trump-calls-pritzker-probably-worst-governor-amid-expected-immigration-enforcement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470549_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470549_video_v3.mp4 Trump calls Pritzker 'probably worst' governor amid expected immigration enforcement The issue of increased immigration enforcement in Chicago and other Democrat-run cities took center stage Monday with President Donald Trump calling Pritzker "probably the worst" governor in the country. 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 433 Donald TrumpJB PritzkerImmigration EnforcementChicagoIllinoisSanctuary CityICEFederal governmentGreg BishopUS CensusIllinois population declineNewsCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470550/increasing-taxes-pritzker-enacts-largest-spending-plan-in-illinois-history https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470550_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470550_video_v4_converted.mp4 Increasing taxes, Pritzker enacts largest spending plan in Illinois history Greg Bishop shares moments from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signing the largest state spending plan in Illinois history that's reliant on tax increases, and focuses in on various aspects of the measure that has drawn criticism. 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 791 JB PritzkerIllinois budgetspending plantax increaseGreg BishopIllinois in FocusIllinois taxpayersGovernor PritzkerMedicaidsanctuary policiesIllinoispension fundIllinois economylegislatureImmigrant adults https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470551/pritzker-trump-slump-impacting-the-entire-nation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470551_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470551_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker: 'Trump Slump Impacting the Entire Nation' Pritzker: 'Trump Slump Impacting the Entire Nation' on 6/16/25 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 JB PritzkerDonald TrumpEconomic policyTax cutsHealthcareFood assistanceFiscal responsibilityRepublican partyWorking parentsIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470552/pritzker-doj-telling-court-ils-gun-ban-is-unconstitutional-is-wrongheaded https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470552_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470552_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker: DOJ telling court IL’s gun ban is unconstitutional is ‘wrongheaded’ The U.S. Department of Justice is telling a federal appeals court that Illinois’ gun and magazine ban is unconstitutional. 2025-06-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 JB PritzkerIllinoisDepartment of JusticeGun BanAssault Weapon BanGun ControlSecond Amendment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470553/gov-ferguson-responds-to-trumps-national-guard-federalization-in-la https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470553_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470553_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Ferguson Responds to Trump’s National Guard Federalization in LA Governor Bob Ferguson holds a press conference in Seattle to discuss ferry service expansions, including addition of a second boat to the Seattle-Bremerton route starting this weekend. On 6/12/25 2025-06-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 183 Bob FergusonDonald TrumpNational GuardFederalizationWashington StateCaliforniaGavin NewsomLawsuitFederal GovernmentLegal IssuesCourt Decision https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470554/trump-calls-pritzker-probably-the-worst-governor-amid-expected-ice-actions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470554_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470554_video_v3.mp4 Trump calls Pritzker ‘probably the worst’ governor amid expected ICE actions Immigration and Customs Enforcement efforts are expected to increase in Chicago as the Trump administration continues to focus on deporting illegal aliens. 2025-06-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Donald TrumpJB PritzkerSanctuary CitiesICEImmigrationIllinoisChicagoDeporting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470555/enacting-largest-il-budget-ever-with-tax-increases-pritzker-criticizes-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470555_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470555_video_v3.mp4 Enacting largest IL budget ever with tax increases, Pritzker criticizes Trump Taxes are going up for cell phones, tobacco and vaping products, sports betting, bed and breakfasts and more with the new state budget Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Monday in Chicago. 2025-06-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpIllinoisIllinois budgettax increasesTrump administrationgas pricesfederal fundsGeneral Assembly https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470556/president-trump-im-a-tariff-person-ive-always-been-a-tariff-person https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470556_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470556_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “I’m a Tariff Person, I’ve Always Been a Tariff Person” President Trump with Prime Minister Carney discussing trade deal with Canada 2025-06-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Donald TrumpTrade AgreementCanadaTrade TariffsTariff PersonTrade DealsMark Carney https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470557/tactical-ice-raids-expected-in-chicago-after-protests-lead-to-damage-arrests https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470557_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470557_video_v3.mp4 Tactical ICE raids expected in Chicago after protests lead to damage, arrests Chicago officials are preparing for more intense federal immigration enforcement and potential protests this weekend. 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 207 Brandon JohnsonICE raidsChicagoarrestsprotestsimmigration enforcementlaw and orderGavin NewsomKaren BassDonald TrumpKaroline LeavittDelia RamirezDick DurbinDACA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470558/ethics-reforms-absent-from-il-statehouse-action-as-former-house-speaker-faces-125-years-in-prison https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470558_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470558_video_v4_converted.mp4 Ethics reforms absent from IL Statehouse action as former House Speaker faces 12.5 years in prison Greg Bishop reviews the lack of ethics reforms at the Illinois Statehouse as Gov. J.B. Pritzker prepares to sign nearly 450 bills over the summer. 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 977 Ethics reformMichael MadiganIllinois Legislaturecorruption chargesIllinois General AssemblyJ.B. Pritzkercampaign financeSpeaker of the HouseGreg BishopIllinois Houselegislative ethicscampaign fundsterm limitsFOID cardGun Storage Law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470559/societal-concerns-wont-hold-up-in-court-says-il-gun-rights-group-challenging-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470559_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470559_video_v4_converted.mp4 'Societal concerns' won't hold up in court, says IL gun rights group challenging ban Greg Bishop shares some of a conversation he had with Illinois State Rifle Association's Richard Pearson about the status of the gun ban challenge in the appeals court. 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 879 Illinois State Rifle AssociationGun banSecond AmendmentIllinoisRichard PearsonGun ControlFirearm BanLegal ProceedingsUS Supreme CourtJB PritzkerState Supreme Courtgun rightsSupreme CourtGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470560/seattle-mayor-pushes-law-changes-to-target-unruly-nightclubs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470560_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470560_video_v4.mp4 Seattle Mayor Pushes Law Changes to Target Unruly Nightclubs (The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s new proposal would amend the city’s chronic nuisance properties ordinance as part of a continued effort to curb gun violence around nightclubs. Currently Seattle’s chronic nuisance properties ordinance includes activities such as gun violence, assault, drug trafficking and prostitution. A property is declared a chronic nuisance if three or more nuisance activities are documented in a 60-day period or seven or more occur in any 12-month period. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_73451891-65e1-4d98-a8a0-abbd3a2967b1.html 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 585 Bruce HarrellSeattleNight Clubsgun violencenuisance propertiescity ordinancecity councilpolice departmentMayor Harrellnuisance penaltychronic nuisanceliquor violationsTim ClouserSpencer PauleySean Barnes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470561/audit-king-county-jail-delays-psych-care-often-missing-patients-before-release https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470561_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470561_video_v3.mp4 Audit: King County Jail Delays Psych Care, Often Missing Patients Before Release A new audit on King County Jail Health Services revealed that the department had gaps in services, leaving some patients with no access to psychiatric care 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 247 King CountyKing County Jailjail healthjail health servicespsychiatric carebehavioral healthauditmedicationhealthcare https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470562/gov-shapiro-amazon-gives-us-leg-up-over-communist-china https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470562_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470562_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Shapiro: Amazon Gives U.S. Leg Up Over ‘Communist China’ Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro speaks at a news conference announcing a new Amazon investment on June 9th, 2025 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 Josh ShapiroAmazonPennsylvaniaArtificial IntelligenceAIChinaUnited StatesData CentersTech IndustryEconomic DevelopmentInvestment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470563/gov-shapiro-we-are-watching-the-rebirth-of-our-states-competitiveness https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470563_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470563_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Shapiro: "We Are Watching The Rebirth of Our State’s Competitiveness" Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro speaks at a news conference announcing a new Amazon investment on June 9th, 2025 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 Josh ShapiroPennsylvaniaEconomic CompetitivenessGlobal LeadershipAmazon investmentJob CreationAIInnovationFuture https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470564/illinois-state-rifle-association-confident-in-gun-ban-challenge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470564_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470564_video_v3.mp4 Illinois State Rifle Association confident in gun ban challenge Plaintiffs challenging Illinois’ gun and magazine ban are telling the federal appeals court a district judge was correct to find the law violates Second Amendment rights. 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 116 Illinois State Rifle Associationgun banSecond Amendmentgun controlRichard Pearsongun rightsfirearmsIllinois Law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470565/is-it-time-to-start-sounding-the-alarm-on-falling-job-growth https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470565_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470565_video_v4_converted.mp4 Is It Time to Start Sounding the Alarm on Falling Job Growth? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss falling job growth and concerning trends in unemployment on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 604 jobs reportunemployment rateOrphe DivounguyChris Kruglabor statisticsFederal ReserveInterest RatesLabor MarketHousehold FinancesDownward RevisionUpward RevisionThe Center SquareCompanyBrandingLogo https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470566/capping-hospital-revenues-is-not-going-to-lead-to-the-savings-you-all-are-thinking-it-is https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470566_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470566_video_v3.mp4 “Capping Hospital Revenues Is Not Going to Lead to the Savings You All Are Thinking It Is” Chelene Whiteaker with the Washington State Hospital Association discuses 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 198 Chelene WhiteakerWashington State Hospital Associationhospital financesrevenue capshealthcare costshospital servicesfinancial crisis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470567/sec-hegseth-and-rep-aguilar-clash-over-national-guard-and-marine-deployment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470567_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470567_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Hegseth and Rep. Aguilar Clash Over National Guard & Marine Deployment From the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense oversight hearing on June 10th, 2025. SecDef Hegseth and Rep. Aguilar (D-CA) clash over National Guard and Marine deployment to California. 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 260 SecDef HegsethRep. AguilarNational GuardMarine deploymentCaliforniaHouse Appropriations SubcommitteeDefense oversightGovernmentTroop readinessCalifornia GuardLos AngelesGavin Newsom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470568/president-trump-on-sending-national-guard-to-california https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470568_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470568_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Sending National Guard to California From The White House: President Trump Participates in Invest America Roundtable 6/9/25 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 63 Donald TrumpNational GuardMike JohnsonInvest AmericaWhite HouseLos Angeles https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470569/rep-comer-illegal-alien-criminals-have-no-right-to-be-here-in-the-first-place https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470569_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470569_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Comer: “Illegal Alien Criminals... Have No Right to Be Here in the First Place” From the US House Rules Committee: Rep. Comer (R-KY): “Illegal Alien Criminals ... Have No Right to Be Here in the First Place” 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Rep. ComerUS House Rules CommitteeIllegal AliensBorder SecurityJoe BidenDonald TrumpCriminalsSanctuary City https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470570/rep-cole-stop-the-flow-of-fentanyl-that-poisons-our-communities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470570_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470570_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Cole: “Stop the Flow of Fentanyl That Poisons Our Communities” From the US House Rules Committee 6/9/25: Rep. Cole (R-OK): “Stop the Flow of Fentanyl That Poisons Our Communities” 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Tom ColeUS HouseFentanyl CrisisBorder SecurityIllegal ImmigrationChinese influenceIndo-PacificCoast GuardBorder Patrol AgentsDrug Enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470571/former-il-house-speaker-michael-madigan-arrives-for-day-2-of-sentencing-hearings https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470571_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470571_video_v3.mp4 Former IL House Speaker Michael Madigan arrives for Day 2 of sentencing hearings Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan arrives to a federal court building in Chicago Tuesday, June 10, 2025, for the second day of his corruption conviction sentencing hearings. He faces 12.5 years behind bars for 10 felony corruption convictions. 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Michael MadiganIllinois House SpeakerSentencing HearingCorruption ConvictionFederal CourtChicago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470572/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-june-20th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470572_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470572_video_v4.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday June 20th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-06-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2196 Illinois newsGreg BishopChicago safetyIllinois pensionspublic safetyBrandon Johnsonpension debtIllinois debtstate pension plansfunding ratiostate budgetJB PritzkerChicagoTeen violenceCity Council https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470573/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-june-19th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470573_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470573_video_v4.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday June 19th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-06-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2245 IllinoisState BudgetLawsuitGreg BishopIllinois politicslegislative processpolitical transparencyIllinois Freedom CaucusChris WelchDon HarmonState LeadersIllinois Supreme CourtEconomic DevelopmentGovernment SpendingIllinois Senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470574/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-june-18th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470574_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470574_video_v4.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday June 18th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2532 IllinoisIllinois budgetstate budgettax increasestate spendinglegislative sessionGreg BishopJB Pritzkerhealthcaretransit fundingIllinois State PoliceFOID Card ActAuditor General ReportChicago City CouncilBrandon Johnson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470575/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-june-17th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470575_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470575_video_v4.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday June 17th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 3553 IllinoisGreg BishopJB PritzkerMichael Madigangun controlIllinois state budgetcorruptionSecond Amendmentassault weapons banIllinois gun bansentencingtax increaseimmigration enforcementUS AttorneyFOID card https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470576/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-june-11th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470576_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470576_video_v4.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday June 11th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2232 Illinois in FocusGreg BishopJB PritzkerMichael MadiganGun controlEthics reformIllinois LegislatureSanctuary PoliciesIllinoisgun banIllinois State Rifle AssociationSecond AmendmentCook CountyIllinois politicsMadigan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470577/press-sec-leavitt-iran-is-in-a-very-weak-and-vulnerable-position https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470577_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470577_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "Iran Is in a Very Weak and Vulnerable Position" 2025-06-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Karine Jean-PierreWhite HousePress BriefingIranIsraelStrikesAttacksUS diplomacyInternational relationsWhite House briefing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470578/press-sec-leavitt-he-will-make-a-decision-whether-or-not-to-go-within-the-next-2-weeks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470578_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470578_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "He Will Make a Decision Whether or Not to Go Within the Next 2 Weeks" 2025-06-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 White HousePress BriefingKarine Jean-PierreIranPresidential DecisionUS Foreign PolicyNegotiationsNational Security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470579/press-sec-leavitt-he-did-sign-an-executive-order-to-extend-the-tiktok-ban-for-90-days https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470579_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470579_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “He Did Sign an Executive Order to Extend the TikTok Ban for 90 Days” 2025-06-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Press SecretaryKaroline LeavittTikTok BanExecutive OrderWhite HouseDepartment of Justice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470580/president-trump-they-have-to-say-they-love-america https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470580_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470580_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "They Have to Say They Love America" 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Donald TrumpBorder SecurityImmigrationUS BorderLoving AmericaRecord Numbers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470581/president-trump-could-a-woman-make-your-team-fellas https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470581_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470581_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “Could a Woman Make Your Team Fellas” 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpJuventus Football ClubSoccer TeamWomen's SportsWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470582/president-trump-things-change-with-war-it-can-go-from-one-extreme-to-the-other https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470582_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470582_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “Things Change With War. It Can Go From One Extreme to the Other” 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Donald TrumpRussia UkraineWarWhite HouseDeclaration of Independence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470583/president-trump-on-iran-a-lot-of-intelligence https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470583_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470583_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Iran: “A Lot of Intelligence” 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 16 Donald TrumpIranUS AssetsIntelligenceSouth LawnFlag Raising https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470584/sen-coons-d-de-drone-weapons-can-destroy-billions-worth-of-military-equipment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470584_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470584_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Coons (D-DE): “Drone Weapons ... Can Destroy Billions Worth of Military Equipment” 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Chris CoonsSen. Coonsdrone weaponsmilitary equipmentArmy budgetelectronic warfareUkraineRussiaIranIsrael https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470585/sen-graham-r-sc-they-got-enough-highly-enriched-uranium-at-60percent-to-make-a-bunch-of-bombs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470585_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470585_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Graham (R-SC): “They Got Enough Highly Enriched Uranium at 60% to Make a Bunch of Bombs” 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Lindsey GrahamIranIsraelHighly Enriched UraniumNuclear WeaponsSenate HearingNuclear Program https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470586/president-trump-on-iran-they-would-use-it-on-us https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470586_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470586_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Iran: "They Would Use It on Us" 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Donald TrumpIranNuclear WeaponNational SecurityWhite HouseInternational RelationsDiplomacy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470587/president-trump-they-realized-they-dont-even-have-to-get-permission https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470587_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470587_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "They Realized They Don’t Even Have to Get Permission" 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Donald TrumpOpen BordersTransgender IssuesBernie SandersGovernment Takeover https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470588/president-trump-her-answer-was-election-threatening-or-so-incompetent https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470588_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470588_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “Her Answer Was Election Threatening or So Incompetent” 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Donald TrumpKamala Harriselection threat60 Minutespolitical interviewpolitical newsU.S. politicselection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470589/why-are-35-county-states-attorneys-opposing-illinois-gun-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470589_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470589_video_v3.mp4 Why are 35 county state’s attorneys opposing Illinois’ gun ban? 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Illinoisgun banState attorneysMadison CountyTom Hainefirearms banunconstitutionalU.S. Court of AppealsSeventh Circuit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470590/president-trump-its-a-fair-deal-for-both https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470590_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470590_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "It’s a Fair Deal for Both" 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Donald TrumpPrime Minister of the UKG7 SummitTrade AgreementEuropean UnionTradeCar tariffsAerospace https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470591/president-trump-its-about-dollar88-billion-that-theyve-never-seen-before https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470591_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470591_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “It’s About $88 Billion That They’ve Never Seen Before” 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Donald TrumpPresident TrumpAir Force Onetariffscongresstradeinternational tradetrade agreementeconomic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470592/president-trump-i-dont-care-what-she-said-i-think-they-were-very-close-to-having-one https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470592_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470592_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “I Don’t Care What She Said I Think They Were Very Close to Having One” 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 18 Donald TrumpAir Force OneIranNuclear WeaponIran Nuclear ProgramTulsi Gabbard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470593/president-trump-june-14th-1775-liberty-got-its-shield-and-the-freedom-got-its-sword https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470593_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470593_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “June 14th 1775 Liberty Got Its Shield and the Freedom Got Its Sword” 2025-06-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Donald TrumpUS Army250th AnniversaryMilitary HistoryAmerican RevolutionGeorge WashingtonJune 14 1775 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470594/vice-president-vance-we-never-ask-you-to-go-to-war-unless-you-absolutely-have-to https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470594_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470594_video_v3.mp4 Vice President Vance: “We Never Ask You to Go to War Unless You Absolutely Have To” 2025-06-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470595/gov-pritzker-i-do-believe-that-everybody-should-have-healthcare https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470595_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470595_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Pritzker: “I Do Believe That Everybody Should Have Healthcare” 2025-06-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisHealthcareMedicaidState BudgetHealth InsuranceGovernmentState Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470596/gov-pritzker-growing-the-economy-at-a-faster-rate-is-an-enormously-important https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470596_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470596_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Pritzker: "Growing the Economy at a Faster Rate Is an Enormously Important" 2025-06-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 JB PritzkerIllinoisIllinois economycost of livinggrowing businesseducational outcomesjobswagesIllinois familiesstate finances https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470597/gov-pritzker-national-guard-on-us-soil-against-us-citizens-and-residents-is-very-unusual https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470597_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470597_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Pritzker: "National Guard on US Soil Against US Citizens and Residents Is Very Unusual" 2025-06-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 J.B. PritzkerNational GuardUS soilUS citizensUS residentsdeploymentIllinoisGovernorTitle 10Title 32 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470598/gov-pritzker-the-trump-administration-goes-on-fox-news-lying-about-being-fiscally-responsible https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470598_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470598_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Pritzker: "The Trump Administration Goes on Fox News Lying About Being Fiscally Responsible" 2025-06-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpTrump AdministrationFiscal ResponsibilityIllinois BudgetGas PricesGeneral Assembly https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470599/gov-pritzker-the-trump-administration-is-spending-wildly-on-tax-cuts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470599_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470599_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Pritzker: "The Trump Administration Is Spending Wildly on Tax Cuts" 2025-06-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 J. B. PritzkerTrump AdministrationTax CutsGovernment SpendingIllinoisHealthcareFood AssistanceWorking FamiliesEconomic PolicyTariffs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470600/president-trump-they-have-to-make-a-deal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470600_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470600_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "They Have to Make a Deal" 2025-06-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Donald TrumpIranG7 Summitinternational relationsPrime Minister CarneyUS Foreign PolicyNegotiationsPolitical NegotiationsUS involvement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470601/president-trump-i-have-a-tariff-concept-and-mark-has-a-different-concept https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470601_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470601_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "I Have a Tariff Concept and Mark Has a Different Concept" 2025-06-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Donald TrumpG7 SummitPrime Minister CarneyCanadaTariffsTrade AgreementsInternational Relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470602/president-trump-the-governors-probably-the-worst-in-the-country-pritzker https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470602_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470602_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "The Governor’s Probably the Worst in the Country, Pritzker" 2025-06-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Donald TrumpGovernor PritzkerJB PritzkerSanctuary CitiesChicagoNew YorkLos AngelesCrimeG7 Summit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470603/prime-minister-carney-the-g7-is-nothing-without-us-leadership https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470603_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470603_video_v3.mp4 Prime Minister Carney: “The G7 Is Nothing Without Us Leadership” 2025-06-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 G7 SummitDonald TrumpPrime Minister CarneyUS LeadershipGeopoliticsEconomic PolicyInternational RelationsCanadaUnited StatesG7 Partners https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470615/sec-hegseth-ice-has-the-right-to-safely-conduct-operations-in-any-state https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470615_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470615_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Hegseth: "Ice ... Has the Right to Safely Conduct Operations in Any State 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 Pete HegsethHouse Appropriations CommitteeSecretary of DefenseLaw EnforcementICE operationsGovernment Hearing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470616/president-trump-for-a-little-news-for-the-fake-news-back-there https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470616_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470616_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "For a Little News for the Fake News Back There" 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 Donald TrumpFort BraggFort PickettFort HoodFort GordonFort RuckerFort PolkFort AP HillFort Robert E. LeeRestoring names https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470617/president-trump-let-me-express-my-undying-gratitude-to-our-nation-for-every-soldier-here-today https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470617_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470617_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "Let Me Express My Undying Gratitude to Our Nation for Every Soldier Here Today" 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Donald TrumpPresident TrumpArmy SoldiersArmy ParatroopersUnited StatesVeteransGratitude https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470618/president-trump-we-are-free-because-you-are-strong https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470618_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470618_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "We Are Free Because You Are Strong" 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Donald TrumpFort BraggU.S. MilitaryAmerican freedomAmerican justiceUnited States Armymilitary speechpolitical speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470619/president-trump-the-american-flag-is-the-one-thats-going-to-wave-triumphantly-over-the-streets https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470619_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470619_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "The American Flag Is the One That’s Going to Wave Triumphantly Over the Streets" 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Donald TrumpAmerican flagFort BraggUS ArmyPolitical Speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470620/house-testimony-nearly-97percent-of-students-report-using-their-device-during-the-school-day https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470620_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470620_video_v3.mp4 House Testimony: "Nearly 97% of students report using their device during the school day" 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 House CommitteeEducationStudent DeviceScreen TimeAdolescentsNotifications https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470621/rep-kiley-r-ca-eight-and-a-half-hours-per-day-on-their-phone https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470621_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470621_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Kiley (R-CA): “Eight and a Half Hours per Day on Their Phone” 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Rep. KileyEducation and WorkforcePhone addictionStudent phone useDevice usageHouse CommitteeHigh school studentsDigital devices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470622/rep-delauro-d-ct-to-sec-hegseth-give-us-the-details https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470622_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470622_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Delauro (D-CT) to Sec. Hegseth: “Give Us the Details.” 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Rosa DelauroSec. HegsethHouse Appropriations Committeegovernment planspolitical hearing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470623/sec-hegseth-if-they-wanted-to-get-a-woke-indoctrination-they-could-just-go-to-college https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470623_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470623_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Hegseth: "If They Wanted to Get a Woke Indoctrination, They Could Just Go to College" 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Pete HegsethSecretary of DefenseHouse Appropriations Committeewoke indoctrinationmilitarysoldiersmenwomenideologiespoliticization https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470624/sec-hegseth-dei-is-dead https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470624_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470624_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Hegseth: "DEI is Dead" 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Pete HegsethHouse Appropriations CommitteeDEIDiversity Equity InclusionMilitary FundingMilitary ReadinessDonald TrumpRecruitingRetentionMerit-based https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/470625/sec-hegseth-ill-keep-listening-and-looking-for-ways-to-improve-their-quality-of-life https://img.videonest.org/gamma/470625_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/470625_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Hegseth: "I’ll Keep Listening and Looking for Ways to Improve Their Quality of Life." 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Pete Hegsethsecretary of defensehouse appropriations committeemilitary troopsquality of life https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478399/trump-on-iran-strikes-weve-gone-a-long-way-to-erasing-this-horrible-threat-to-israel https://img.videonest.org/gamma/rtTQXN4XY_Q_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/rtTQXN4XY_Q_video_v3.mp4 Trump on Iran Strikes: "We've gone a long way to erasing this horrible threat to Israel." 2025-06-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 15 Donald TrumpIsraeli MilitaryIsraelIranthreatInternational relationsMiddle East https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478400/trump-on-iran-strikes-there-will-be-either-peace-or-there-will-be-tragedy-for-iran https://img.videonest.org/gamma/v4EHrSBTu6k_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/v4EHrSBTu6k_video_v3.mp4 Trump on Iran Strikes: "There will be either peace or there will be tragedy for Iran" 2025-06-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Donald TrumpIranmilitary actionpeacetragedyUS militarytargetsPete HegsethGeneral Keane https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478402/trump-on-striking-iran-peace-or-tragedy-for-iran https://img.videonest.org/gamma/NFYLwjOEiWI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/NFYLwjOEiWI_video_v3.mp4 Trump on Striking Iran: ‘Peace or Tragedy for Iran’ Trump on Striking Iran: ‘Peace or Tragedy for Iran’ President Trump: "A short time ago, the U.S. military carried out massive, precision strikes on the three key nuclear facilities in the Iranian regime. Fordo, Natanz and Esfahan. Everybody heard those names for years as they built this horribly destructive enterprise. Our objective was the destruction of Iran’s nuclear enrichment capacity and a stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world’s number one state sponsor of terror. Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success. Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated. Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace. If they do not. Future attacks would be far greater and a lot easier. For 40 years, Iran has been saying. Death to America, death to Israel. They have been killing our people, blowing off their arms, blowing off their legs, with roadside bombs. That was their specialty. We lost over 1,000 people and hundreds of thousands throughout the Middle East, and around the world have died as a direct result of their hate in particular. So many were killed by their general, Qassim Soleimani. I decided a long time ago that I would not let this happen. It will not continue. I want to thank and congratulate Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu. We worked as a team like perhaps no team has ever worked before, and we’ve gone a long way to erasing this horrible threat to Israel. I want to thank the Israeli military for the wonderful job they’ve done. And most importantly, I want to congratulate the great American patriots who flew those magnificent machines tonight, and all of the United States military on an operation the likes of which the world has not seen in many, many decades. Hopefully, we will no longer need their services in this capacity. I hope that’s so. I also want to congratulate the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan ‘Razin’ Caine, spectacular general, and all of the brilliant military minds involved in this attack. With all of that being said, this cannot continue. There will be either peace, or there will be tragedy for Iran, far greater than we have witnessed over the last eight days. Remember, there are many targets left. Tonight’s was the most difficult of them all, by far, and perhaps the most lethal. But if peace does not come quickly, we will go after those other targets with precision, speed and skill. Most of them can be taken out in a matter of minutes. There’s no military in the world that could have done what we did tonight. Not even close. There has never been a military that could do what took place just a little while ago. Tomorrow, General Caine, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will have a press conference at 8 a.m. at the Pentagon. And I want to just thank everybody. And, in particular, God. I want to just say, we love you, God, and we love our great military. Protect them. God bless the Middle East. God bless Israel and God bless America. Thank you very much. Thank you." 2025-06-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 125 Donald TrumpIranUS MilitaryMilitary StrikesNuclear FacilitiesMiddle EastQassim SoleimaniBibi NetanyahuPolitical SpeechInternational Relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478460/inflation-housing-data-in-focus-amid-fed-policy-uncertainty https://img.videonest.org/gamma/y8oTJBhKxdw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/y8oTJBhKxdw_video_v3.mp4 Inflation, Housing Data in Focus Amid Fed Policy Uncertainty Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss comments from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller and other news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 663 Federal Reserveinflation rateshousing marketrate cuteconomic growthChristopher WallerChris KrugOrphe Divounguyprice increasesreal estatemonetary policypersonal incomeconsumption expenditureexisting home salesnew construction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478474/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-june-23rd-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/_mAq24PKy2Q_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/_mAq24PKy2Q_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday June 23rd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1823 Greg BishopJB PritzkerIllinoisIllinois Prisoner Review BoardIran NuclearIran Nuclear DealPrisoner Review Board2026 electionIllinois State PoliceSenate Bill 19Illinois politicsGun ControlThe Center SquareUS Foreign PolicyNuclear Proliferation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478475/seattle-council-postpones-decision-on-rent-algorithm-ban-amid-concerns-over-timeline https://img.videonest.org/gamma/01Io8c6J5ag_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/01Io8c6J5ag_video_v3.mp4 Seattle Council Postpones Decision on Rent Algorithm Ban Amid Concerns Over Timeline From the Seattle City Council 6/17/25 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 362 Seattle City CouncilRent Algorithm BanCouncil Bill 121000Washington Multifamily Housing AssociationNAIOP Washington StateLegislationSeattleCity Councilstate legislationcomp planDanielle DuvallCarter NelsonCathy MooreOlympia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478481/sec-rfk-jr-end-the-scourge-of-preauthorization https://img.videonest.org/gamma/GQCiCyLNQR8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/GQCiCyLNQR8_video_v3.mp4 Sec. RFK Jr: “End the Scourge of Preauthorization” HHS Secretary RFK Jr. discusses health insurance prior authorization 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 144 RFK Jrhealth insuranceprior authorizationhealthcare policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478482/dueling-hearings-il-ag-raoul-criticizes-trump-admin-as-bondi-defends-record https://img.videonest.org/gamma/bJBh8Tc6Ss8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/bJBh8Tc6Ss8_video_v3.mp4 Dueling hearings: IL AG Raoul criticizes Trump admin as Bondi defends record Jabs between Democrats and Republicans over the rule of law or loyalty to an executive were on display during separate hearings in Washington D.C. involving chief government attorneys. 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 191 Kwame RaoulPam BondiTrump Administrationattorney generalrule of lawimmigration enforcementlaw enforcementgovernment attorney https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478483/sec-rfk-jr-the-patient-was-cleared-for-a-transplant-but-not-for-the-critical-device-needed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/fpsimYy-e2k_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/fpsimYy-e2k_video_v3.mp4 Sec. RFK Jr: "The Patient Was Cleared for a Transplant, but Not for the Critical Device Needed" 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Health InsuranceHeart TransplantMechanical Heart PumpNew JerseyNew York Presbyterian HospitalHealth Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478491/illinois-congressional-members-react-to-trumps-strike-on-iran https://img.videonest.org/gamma/G1pBfntQUQY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/G1pBfntQUQY_video_v3.mp4 Illinois congressional members react to Trump's strike on Iran Greg Bishop shares reaction from members of Congress from Illinois to the weekend bombing President Donald Trump ordered on Iran. 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 807 President TrumpDonald TrumpIran strikesIran nuclear dealIsraelGazaHamas attackTammy DuckworthRaja KrishnamoorthiNikki BudzinskiDick DurbinMike BostJonathan L JacksonCongressional oversightIran nuclear program https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478493/changes-coming-to-illinois-prisoner-review-board https://img.videonest.org/gamma/gtqUQLQ4olU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/gtqUQLQ4olU_video_v3.mp4 Changes coming to Illinois Prisoner Review Board Greg Bishop reviews some of the debate around Illinois Senate Bill 19, which brings changes to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board. Republicans say the law Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Friday shields members of the PRB from Senate oversight. 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 695 Greg BishopJB PritzkerIllinoisSenate Bill 19Prisoner Review BoardSB19Don HarmonSteve McClureCriminal Legal SystemIllinois legislationSenate Bill 8gun controlsafe gun storageIllinois lawWill Guzzardi https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478508/rep-gonzales-r-tx-how-many-iranian-sleeper-cells-do-we-suspect-are-in-the-us https://img.videonest.org/gamma/X4-eUb4jWTI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/X4-eUb4jWTI_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Gonzales (R-TX): "How many Iranian sleeper cells do we suspect are in the U.S.?" From U.S. House Appropriations Committee hearing on June 23rd, 2025 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 267 Rep. GonzalesIranian sleeper cellsNational securityHouse Appropriations CommitteeUS HouseHomeland SecurityDOJFBIIranThreats to homeland https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478512/dr-oz-the-major-limiting-factor-are-doctors-offices-abilities-to-provide-digital-data https://img.videonest.org/gamma/A815diU-XfY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/A815diU-XfY_video_v3.mp4 Dr. Oz: "The Major Limiting Factor Are Doctors’ Offices’ Abilities to Provide Digital Data" 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Dr. OzHealth InsuranceDigital DataSec. KennedyDHHSDoctors' officesTransparency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478678/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-june-27th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/SYK8Pus178Y_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/SYK8Pus178Y_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday June 27th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2168 IllinoisGreg BishopJB PritzkerKathy SalviUS Census DataIllinois Governorstate budgetIllinois politicscensus datapopulation declinestate economicsgovernor electionRepublican statesDemocratic Governorstaxation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478686/pritzker-answers-whether-hell-try-for-president-amid-third-term-governor-bid https://img.videonest.org/gamma/jkrILQezfCE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/jkrILQezfCE_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker answers whether he'll try for president amid third term governor bid Greg Bishop gives some of the highlights from Gov. J.B. Pritzker's third term campaign announcement Thursday, and a slew of reaction. 2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1229 JB PritzkerIllinois2026 electionpolitical commentaryIllinois Governorthird termpolitical campaignIllinois governorelectionIllinois politicsgovernor nominationGreg BishopCenter SquarepodcastDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478687/2025-06-27-08-25-11 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/s77KNXPxLTs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/s77KNXPxLTs_video_v3.mp4 2025 06 27 08 25 11 Greg Bishop shares Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's response to questions about the state's loss of 18 and under populations at a faster rate than New York or California and shares Illinois GOP Chair Kathy Salvi's thoughts on how to reverse the trend. 2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 636 IllinoisJB PritzkerUS Censuspopulation lossRepublican partyCathy Salvistate economypopulation growthThe Center Squarepolitical newscongressional delegationretirement incomeIllinois State HousePritzker's legacystay informed https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478705/president-trump-the-supreme-court-has-delivered-a-monumental-victory-for-the-constitution https://img.videonest.org/gamma/miEVPLdKVjM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/miEVPLdKVjM_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "The Supreme Court Has Delivered a Monumental Victory for the Constitution" 2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Donald TrumpSupreme CourtConstitutionExecutive BranchRule of LawSeparation of PowersNationwide InjunctionsPress Briefing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478709/president-trump-if-we-got-the-rates-down-we-would-be-a-rocket-ship https://img.videonest.org/gamma/cG-odcFsU88_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/cG-odcFsU88_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “If We Got the Rates Down We Would Be a Rocket Ship” The White House: President Trump Holds a Press Briefing, June 27, 2025 2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 177 Donald TrumpFederal ReserveInterest RatesTariffsWhite HousePress BriefingInflationUS EconomyTradeEconomic PolicyCameroonSwitzerlandUS Borrowing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478719/deputy-ag-blanche-restores-parents-rights-to-decide-their-childs-education https://img.videonest.org/gamma/yFA91VGGfsw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/yFA91VGGfsw_video_v3.mp4 Deputy AG Blanche: “Restores Parents’ Rights to Decide Their Child’s Education" 2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Deputy AG BlancheparentingSupreme Courtparent's rightstrans ideologyeducationlegal rulingeducation decisionschildren https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478721/president-trump-its-a-great-bill-its-a-massive-tax-cut https://img.videonest.org/gamma/U9q33gldvX8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/U9q33gldvX8_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "It’s a Great Bill It’s a Massive Tax Cut" 2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Donald Trumptax cutstax billRepublican PartyDemocratic partyWhite HousePress Briefingborder security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478722/ag-bondi-birthright-citizenship-will-be-decided-in-october https://img.videonest.org/gamma/oBE70PuZfAM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/oBE70PuZfAM_video_v3.mp4 AG Bondi: "Birthright Citizenship Will Be Decided in October" 2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 Pam BondiBirthright CitizenshipWhite HousePresident TrumpPress Briefingtransgender books https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478725/deputy-ag-blanche-restores-parents-rights-to-decide-their-childs-education https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Fu3fYTKv1fM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Fu3fYTKv1fM_video_v3.mp4 Deputy AG Blanche: “Restores Parents' Rights to Decide Their Child’s Education” The White House: President Trump Holds a Press Briefing, June 27, 2025 2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Deputy AG BlancheParents RightsChild EducationSupreme CourtTrans Books CaseDonald TrumpWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478727/deputy-ag-blanche-restores-parents-rights-to-decide-their-childs-education https://img.videonest.org/gamma/PlAC-jqViW0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/PlAC-jqViW0_video_v3.mp4 Deputy AG Blanche: “Restores Parents' Rights to Decide Their Child’s Education” The White House: President Trump Holds a Press Briefing, June 27, 2025 2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Parents' rightsTrans ideologyChild educationSupreme CourtDonald TrumpDeputy AG Blanche https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478732/supt-reykdal-were-going-to-face-big-cuts-across-the-country https://img.videonest.org/gamma/FvVW5C3tOtA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/FvVW5C3tOtA_video_v3.mp4 Supt. Reykdal: “We’re Going to Face Big Cuts Across the Country” Washington State Board of Education hybrid meeting 6/26/25 2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 251 Chris Reykdalbudget cutsfederal budgetstate laweducation fundingUS Department of EducationTitle IXTransgender athletesexecutive order https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478737/the-financial-gaps-in-pennsylvanias-higher-ed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/rq1MAoyvecg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/rq1MAoyvecg_video_v3.mp4 The Financial Gaps in Pennsylvania’s Higher Ed (The Center Square) - It’s budget season, and Pennsylvania legislators are feeling the squeeze of potential cuts from the federal government. So are the state’s leading universities. Yet, as the system that has made the commonwealth a destination of choice for medical and academic research is transforming, lawmakers maintain a split focus on the state’s higher education. On one hand, the state is responsible for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, or PASSHE, a network of 14 universities that provide college degrees in every region of the state at the same rate of tuition, which is currently frozen at $7,716 for in-state students. Then, there are the state-related universities. The four schools include Penn State University, the University of Pittsburgh, Temple University, and Lincoln University. These institutions receive funding directly from the state and offer reduced tuition for in-state students, but they operate independently and have the endowments to prove it. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_af590338-8455-4d75-9dd1-b519793e18e1.html 2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 515 higher educationPennsylvaniastate fundingstate governmentfederal governmenttuitionresearch fundingmedical researchDan McCalebKristen SmithDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478754/iran-disputes-us-claims-nuclear-facilities-destroyed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/iTSwUeuS1EE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/iTSwUeuS1EE_video_v3.mp4 Iran Disputes U.S. Claims Nuclear Facilities Destroyed (The Center Square) – Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Thursday that the U.S. gained nothing from its strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. Khamenei, in his first public comments since a ceasefire with Israel on Tuesday, said the U.S. "gained no achievements" from strikes on Fordow, a key nuclear site in Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump has said the strikes "obliterated" Iran nuclear facilities. On Wednesday he assessed Iran's nuclear program was destroyed. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_743ba3d3-b5f8-4858-9442-2810641cb4b5.html 2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 429 IranIsraelnuclear programDonald TrumpceasefireMiddle Eastballistic missilesinterceptor missilesDan McCalebSteve WilsonCenter SquareFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478760/us-supreme-court-rules-for-parents-on-lgbtq-storybooks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/BCX95DHogcA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/BCX95DHogcA_video_v3.mp4 U.S. Supreme Court rules for parents on LGBTQ storybooks 2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 U.S. Supreme CourtLGBTQ storybooksparental rightsreligious libertyMontgomery Countyschool curriculumeducation storyreligious developmentEric BaxterBecket Fund https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478767/la-politician-allegedly-urged-gangs-to-help-stand-up-to-feds https://img.videonest.org/gamma/GDIFx53VysU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/GDIFx53VysU_video_v3.mp4 La Politician Allegedly Urged Gangs to Help Stand Up to Feds (The Center Square) - A Los Angeles area politician serving as vice mayor and recently appointed to lead at UCLA allegedly posted a video urging Hispanic street gangs to participate in resisting federal authorities, whom she called the “biggest gang there is.” “I wanna know where all the cholos are at in Los Angeles. 18th Street, Florencia, where’s the leadership at,” said a woman who appears to be Cynthia Gonzalez in a video she allegedly uploaded to social media. “Now that your hood is being invaded by the biggest gang there is, there ain’t a peep out of you. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_12d1df12-88e1-4c50-b13c-bdf3a0980222.html 2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 321 Cynthia GonzalezLos AngelesStreet gangsFederal authoritiesCalifornia newsThe Center SquareCalifornia in Focusnews website https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478768/sec-rubio-peace-is-harder-than-war https://img.videonest.org/gamma/KXhVUuXkUJ8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/KXhVUuXkUJ8_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Rubio: "Peace Is Harder Than War" 2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 18 President TrumpForeign MinistersCongoRwandaPeaceWarWhite HouseGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478780/president-trump-if-we-didnt-have-it-china-would https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Q69gNms17wY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Q69gNms17wY_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "If We Didn’t Have It, China Would" 2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald Trumppress briefingjob marketinvestingbitcoineconomy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478792/trump-leaves-nato-touting-multiple-successes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ONZAn6xXw1s_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ONZAn6xXw1s_video_v3.mp4 Trump Leaves NATO Touting Multiple Successes (The Center Square) – President Donald Trump heads home from the NATO summit in the Netherlands touting a slew of international successes, including the member nations committing to more than doubling their defense spending. NATO partners, comprised of 32 member nations, agreed to Trump’s demands that the countries increase their defense spending to 5% of GDP. The proposal initially had been met with resistance, given that the current spending threshold is 2%. However, in recognition of Russian aggression and terrorism threats on member nations, the leaders agreed to increase their spending by 2035 substantially. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_0e44637e-c752-476f-95f5-713c05ab3d5b.html 2025-06-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 436 Donald TrumpNATODefense spendingTrade truceEuropean UnionTariff agreementssmall businessesstrategic negotiationsChina suppliersDan McCalebBrett RowlandUS Court Systemtariff deadlinesfederal appeals court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478795/rep-al-green-d-tx-there-are-many-issues-to-be-discussed-about-the-trans-community https://img.videonest.org/gamma/sjRaRoTrMR8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/sjRaRoTrMR8_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Al Green (D-TX): "There Are Many Issues to Be Discussed About the Trans Community" 2025-06-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Al GreenRepresentative Al GreenUS HouseTrans CommunityLGBTQTransgender RightsPolitical SpeechCongressional Hearing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478796/pennsylvania-data-center-investment-comes-with-concerns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/eQB39ZX5gIs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/eQB39ZX5gIs_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Data Center Investment Comes With Concerns (The Center Square) - It’s a big achievement–Pennsylvania won out over other states for the largest capital investment in its history, $20 billion from Amazon for data centers and technology infrastructure. Though the project promises to create over 1,200 jobs, at least initially, not everyone is happy about where things are going. At the June press conference when Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the historic influx of capital, there was a protest nearby. One reporter asked Gov. Josh Shapiro for his message to the people who oppose the erection of data centers in their communities. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_82644ba3-7fc2-4947-9706-808768f330b8.html 2025-06-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 516 Data CentersAmazonPennsylvaniaEnvironmental ConcernsEnergy ResourcesClean energyClimate actionNuclear PowerMicrosoftThree Mile IslandChristen SmithChristina LengyelQuentin GoodNuclear wasteData centers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478801/vp-vance-its-amazing-what-active-presidential-leadership-can-accomplish https://img.videonest.org/gamma/xxIGqJsYQNg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/xxIGqJsYQNg_video_v3.mp4 VP Vance: "It’s Amazing What Active Presidential Leadership Can Accomplish" 2025-06-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 VP VanceMarco RubioWhite HousePresidential LeadershipPeaceProsperityUkraineRussiaIranIsraelPakistanIndiaAfrica https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478802/pritzker-dismisses-census-data-showing-youth-flight-from-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/5ccpg4e3gs0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/5ccpg4e3gs0_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker Dismisses Census Data Showing Youth Flight From Illinois (The Center Square) – After U.S. Census data shows the state losing the 18 and under population faster than any other state, Illinois political leaders have different solutions. Asked Thursday about the latest U.S. Census data released this week showing Illinois losing the 18 and under population at a faster rate than any other state, Pritzker dismissed it. “You’ve got to look at all the data and understand that when you’re trying to attract, remember that every state has people that leave and come, the point is to get net improvement in population,” Pritzker told The Center Square after a campaign rally in Chicago. 2025-06-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinois in FocusJB PritzkerCensus datapopulation declineeconomic turmoilIllinois populationIllinois politicsIllinois GovernorIllinoistaxesPritzkerIllinois SenateIllinois Houseminimum wageCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478805/rep-kiley-r-ca-violence-is-the-antithesis-of-protest https://img.videonest.org/gamma/5UEkpef2U9A_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/5UEkpef2U9A_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Kiley (R-CA): "Violence Is the Antithesis of Protest" US House Floor 6/27/25 2025-06-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 Kevin KileyUS HouseLos AngelesPolitical violenceAmerican FlagsMolotov CocktailsPeaceful ProtestUS Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/478816/iran-disputes-us-claims-on-nuclear-facilities-and-ohios-edchoice-scholarship-program-struck-down https://img.videonest.org/gamma/CdojEDgxCo4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/CdojEDgxCo4_video_v3.mp4 Iran Disputes U.S. Claims on Nuclear Facilities & Ohio’s EdChoice Scholarship Program Struck Down Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Thursday that the U.S. gained nothing from its strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. President Donald Trump heads home from the NATO summit in the Netherlands touting a slew of international successes, including the member nations committing to more than doubling their defense spending. It’s budget season in Pennsylvania, and legislators are feeling the squeeze of potential cuts from the federal government, so are the state’s leading universities. And more... 2025-06-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 IranUSnuclear facilitiesEdChoiceOhioDonald Trumpdefense spendingPennsylvaniahigher educationuniversity fundingFederal governmentState governmentschool choicepublic schoolsprivate schools https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483659/illinois-political-leaders-react-to-us-supreme-court-decisions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/lg0WYEFxqqU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/lg0WYEFxqqU_video_v3.mp4 Illinois political leaders react to U.S. Supreme Court decisions Greg Bishop shares reaction from various Illinois political leaders to two separate U.S. Supreme Court rulings issued Friday about the reach district court injunctions have and parental rights when it comes to LGBTQ curriculum in schools. 2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 795 Supreme CourtKwame RaoulDick DurbinJB Pritzkerparental rightsLGBTQ curriculumIllinois officialsGreg Bishopbirthright citizenshipDonald Trumpschool curriculumMary Millergender ideologyreligious freedom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483682/illinois-republicans-begin-lining-up-to-take-on-pritzker-in-2026 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/7OFKPAMJxIk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/7OFKPAMJxIk_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Republicans begin lining up to take on Pritzker in 2026 Greg Bishop takes a look at the lay of the land for Republican contenders who have put their hats into ring to possibly take on Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker in the November 2026 gubernatorial election. 2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 442 JB PritzkerIllinois GovernorRepublican candidatesJim MendrickJoe SeverinoPhil PerezBlaine WilhourDarren LahoodIllinois electionNovember electionMarch primaryRepublican PartyIllinois electionscampaign fundsChicago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483702/sen-thune-r-sd-it-is-rich-to-hear-democrats-all-of-the-sudden-concerned-about-debt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/-zrKPqME1Ik_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/-zrKPqME1Ik_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Thune (R-SD): “It Is Rich to Hear Democrats, All of the Sudden, Concerned About Debt” Senate floor debate on "Big, Beautiful Bill" 2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 98 John ThuneSenateRepublican PartyDemocratic Partydebtdeficitgovernment spendingpolicyBarack ObamaJeff ZientsUS Senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483706/how-are-illinois-leaders-responding-to-the-supreme-courts-ruling-on-lgbtq-issues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/kzmmzgBvomc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/kzmmzgBvomc_video_v3.mp4 How Are Illinois Leaders Responding to the Supreme Court’s Ruling on LGBTQ Issues? 2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 IllinoisSupreme CourtLGBTQ RightsDick Durbinbook bans https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483707/how-will-this-decision-affect-lgbtq-related-content-in-school-curriculums https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1xRSQOS54_s_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1xRSQOS54_s_video_v3.mp4 How Will This Decision Affect LGBTQ-Related Content in School Curriculums? 2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Supreme CourtLGBTQschool curriculumparents rightsreligious freedomIllinois In Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483716/will-the-jobs-report-confirm-economic-slowdown-fears https://img.videonest.org/gamma/CJRj_fMDKo4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/CJRj_fMDKo4_video_v3.mp4 Will the Jobs Report Confirm Economic Slowdown Fears? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 564 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyconsumer pricesinflationinterest rateslabor marketjoblessunemploymentstudent loan pauseconsumer spendingeconomic forecastretail salesjob prospectsNew York Fed https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483724/pritzkers-job-may-come-to-lt-gov-as-presidential-speculation-continues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/W5dEybrTQZQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/W5dEybrTQZQ_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker’s job ‘may come to’ Lt. Gov as presidential speculation continues The countdown is on for who Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker thinks should be his lieutenant governor because the job of governor “may come” to them. 2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 206 J.B. PritzkerIllinois GovernorLieutenant GovernorPresidential SpeculationGubernatorial JobDemocratic PartyIllinoisElections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483729/appeals-court-schedules-oral-arguments-for-illinois-gun-ban-challenge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/LhotxOKjf2Y_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/LhotxOKjf2Y_video_v3.mp4 Appeals court schedules oral arguments for Illinois' gun ban challenge Greg Bishop reports out the latest in the challenge against Illinois' gun ban with the appeals court scheduling oral arguments for Sept. 22, 2025. 2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 622 Illinois gun banSecond Amendmentgun controlassault weaponsIllinois governmentJB PritzkerKwame RaoulBrendan F Kellyweapon banmass shootingIllinois in FocusThe Center SquareDepartment of JusticeCaleb Barnettnational institute of justice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483734/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-july-1st-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/XqTRDF4ZuiU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/XqTRDF4ZuiU_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday July 1st, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2864 IllinoisGreg BishopThe Center SquareGun banJB PritzkerLieutenant GovernorTax increasesDick DurbinSeventh Circuit US Court of Appeals https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483736/pritzker-says-governor-job-may-come-to-next-lt-gov https://img.videonest.org/gamma/5TxrQMzOUMU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/5TxrQMzOUMU_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker says governor job 'may come to' next Lt. Gov Greg Bishop discusses the speculation around Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker eyeing the White House amid his bid for a third term as governor and the importance on who his pick for lieutenant governor could be. Pritzker announced this morning, former deputy governor Christian Mitchell will join the ticket. 2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 499 J.B. PritzkerGreg BishopIllinois GovernorLieutenant GovernorIllinoisU.S. SenateJuliana StrattonKamala Harrisbudget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483737/largest-spending-plan-in-illinois-history-starts-today https://img.videonest.org/gamma/WpZ5XkaN-P8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/WpZ5XkaN-P8_video_v3.mp4 Largest spending plan in Illinois history starts today July 1 marks the beginning of the fiscal year 2026 Illinois state budget. Greg Bishop reviews the debate around the largest spending plan in state history that relies on tax increases to pay for it. 2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 725 Illinois budgetspending plantax increasesGreg BishopRobyn GabelAmy ElikAlec LairdState Senator RoseJB PritzkerState SpendingTaxpayer SubsidiesIllinois economyMigrant SanctuaryICE enforcementPolitical criticism https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483738/pritzker-signs-15-bills-into-law-impacting-hunting-education-and-more https://img.videonest.org/gamma/kHzojYzzxOI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/kHzojYzzxOI_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker signs 15 bills into law impacting hunting, education and more Of the more than 400 bills on the governor's desk ready for his signature, 15 were enacted Monday. Greg Bishop reviews some of those with a focus on a package of bills impacting education. 2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 572 J. B. PritzkerIllinois billsIllinois legislationeducationhuntingGreg BishopIllinois studentshigher educationchild labor lawEqual Pay Actdual creditsdriving enforcementChristopher BeltTera Costa Howardbill signing ceremony https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483748/why-is-the-stock-market-rising-as-the-economy-slows https://img.videonest.org/gamma/nTFr-2yhZKg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/nTFr-2yhZKg_video_v3.mp4 Why Is the Stock Market Rising as the Economy Slows? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the divide between increasing interest in the stock market and economic indicators pointing to a downturn in the economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 549 stock marketUS economyeconomic growthOrphe Divounguyconsumer spendingInvesting strategiesSpeculative assetsGrowth stocksBitcoinMarket analysisEconomic slowdownAt-home trader https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483763/fed-chair-powell-im-very-focused-on-just-doing-my-job https://img.videonest.org/gamma/JjSHEvLlAPA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/JjSHEvLlAPA_video_v3.mp4 Fed Chair Powell: “I’m Very Focused on Just Doing My Job” From the European Central Bank 2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Jerome PowellFederal ReserveEuropean Central BankFinancial StabilityPrice StabilityMaximum Employment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483765/gov-shapiro-rural-communities-getting-shorted-by-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/JdPan1RTPX4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/JdPan1RTPX4_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Shapiro: Rural Communities Getting Shorted by Trump Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro speaks on June 30th, 2025 2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Josh ShapiroDonald TrumpRural CommunitiesHealthcareMedicaidSNAP BenefitsBuilding TradesEnergy ProjectsPennsylvaniaGovernment Funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483766/gov-shapiro-says-trump-voters-getting-screwed-over https://img.videonest.org/gamma/30j6Rsp-azA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/30j6Rsp-azA_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Shapiro Says Trump Voters Getting ‘Screwed Over’ Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro speaks on June 30, 2025 2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 91 Josh ShapiroPennsylvaniaSNAPMedicaidFederal BillFood AssistanceHealthcareDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483783/president-trump-gasoline-just-hit-dollar199-today-in-5-states https://img.videonest.org/gamma/wr3aqHpxuKI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/wr3aqHpxuKI_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "Gasoline Just Hit $1.99 Today in 5 States" 2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Donald TrumpGasoline pricesInflationEnergy policyFloridaWhite HouseEconomic PolicyOil Prices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483784/president-trump-well-then-well-have-to-arrest-him https://img.videonest.org/gamma/MZUd1UIrSDI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/MZUd1UIrSDI_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "Well Then, We’ll Have to Arrest Him" 2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Donald TrumpZohran MamdaniNew York CityCommunistArrestCriminal AliensICEImmigrationRoundtable DiscussionWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483786/president-trump-these-are-sick-people-id-like-to-get-them-out-of-here-too https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1UkAySbJpuk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1UkAySbJpuk_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “These Are Sick People, I’d Like to Get Them Out of Here Too” The White House: President Trump Participates in Roundtable Discussion 2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 Donald TrumpPresident TrumpCriminalsImmigrationWhite HousePrison system https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483793/appeals-court-sets-sept-22-for-oral-arguments-in-illinois-gun-ban-challenge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/m1JWF5PqGcU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/m1JWF5PqGcU_video_v3.mp4 Appeals court sets Sept. 22 for oral arguments in Illinois gun ban challenge By this time next year, a gun rights advocate believes the question will be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court about whether Illinois or any other state can ban semi-automatic firearms. 2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 141 Illinois gun banAppeals courtOral argumentsGun rightsRichard PearsonJB PritzkerUS Supreme CourtDepartment of JusticeAssault weapon ban https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483798/president-trump-we-need-to-get-our-farmers-the-people-they-need https://img.videonest.org/gamma/QKg31T2DvZU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/QKg31T2DvZU_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "We Need to Get Our Farmers the People They Need" 2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 Donald TrumpFarmersFarm LaborBankruptcyAgricultureFarmworkersUS Economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483800/king-county-considers-expanding-services-for-immigrants-and-refugees https://img.videonest.org/gamma/vGDgmy_oxco_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/vGDgmy_oxco_video_v3.mp4 King County Considers Expanding Services for Immigrants and Refugees The King County Council is considering expanding investments in support for immigrants and refugees amid President Donald Trump’s administrations’ efforts to deport illegal immigrants. 2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 211 King CountyRefugeeImmigrantDonald TrumpDeportationWashingtonTeresa MosquedaSeattleMercedes RinkSanta Fe https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483818/sec-noem-they-want-the-chance-to-be-able-to-go-back-to-america-someday https://img.videonest.org/gamma/sLmfrEScQc4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/sLmfrEScQc4_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Noem: “They Want the Chance to Be Able to Go Back to America Someday” 2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Kristi NoemDonald TrumpWhite HouseSelf-DeportationCBP Home AppSecurity Agreements https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483830/where-are-you-going-to-push-us-spokane-passes-new-citywide-camping-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/l1czXpjfzEM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/l1czXpjfzEM_video_v3.mp4 ‘Where Are You Going to Push Us?’: Spokane Passes New Citywide Camping Ban (The Center Square) – On the heels of an ethics complaint, the Spokane City Council passed a citywide camping ban on Monday, replacing another approved by nearly 75% of voters in 2023. The vote, split along ideological lines, follows over a year of proposals, community roundtables and allegations of quid pro quo between the progressive majority and Mayor Lisa Brown. They initially rejected the ban on June 16 but then reconsidered after much of the audience had left. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_4c6e0522-db25-49a4-937b-7ed75b8df4d5.html 2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 826 Spokanecamping bancity-wide camping banWashington StatehomelessnessCity CouncilPublic safetyProgressive majoritySpokane ordinancePublic PropertySpencer PauleyTim ClouserMarisa BrownPaul DillonRecall election https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483833/gov-desantis-we-the-american-people-make-that-decision https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Dpj5DE3jDM0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Dpj5DE3jDM0_video_v3.mp4 Gov. DeSantis: "We the American People Make That Decision" 2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Ron DeSantisDonald TrumpImmigration PolicyRule of LawOpen BordersUS PoliticsAmerican People https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483839/president-trump-were-getting-these-monsters-out-of-the-united-state https://img.videonest.org/gamma/xwcrOXrp_YI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/xwcrOXrp_YI_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "We’re Getting These Monsters Out of the United State" 2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 18 Donald TrumpICE agentsMiamiImmigrationIllegal immigrationArrestsMurderKidnappingRapeChild sexual abuseArson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483878/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-july-2nd-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/vSBu7lPoXuc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/vSBu7lPoXuc_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday July 2nd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 3046 Illinois in Focus DailyGreg BishopThe Center SquarePritzkergun ban challengecampaign adConcealed CarryIllinoisgun banRichard PearsonUS Supreme Courtsecond amendmentassault weaponsIllinois gun lawsJB Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483885/appeals-court-wants-more-deliberation-in-challenge-of-ils-mass-transit-concealed-carry-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1S04a425O84_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1S04a425O84_video_v3.mp4 Appeals court wants more deliberation in challenge of IL's mass transit concealed carry ban Greg Bishop provides the latest in the case challenging Illinois' prohibition of carrying concealed carry on mass transit and shares a conversation with Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson about an appeals court setting Sept. 22 for oral arguments in the case challenging the state's gun and magazine ban. 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 885 IllinoisRichard Pearsongun lawsgun banconcealed carrymass transitIllinois gun banUS Supreme CourtSecond Amendmentassault weapons banJB PritzkerHighland Parkmass shootingRobert Crimo IIIFOID card https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483886/pritzker-criticizes-big-beautiful-bill-says-people-will-die https://img.videonest.org/gamma/2iRGAkjtM1U_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/2iRGAkjtM1U_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker criticizes 'big, beautiful bill,' says 'people will die' Greg Bishop provides some of the reaction from Illinois to the so-called "big, beautiful bill" working through the U.S. Congress. In particular, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says the bill will hurt Illinoisans health care, food access and increase energy prices. 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 766 J.B. Pritzkerbig billtaxspendingHouse RepublicansMedicaid fundingGovernor PritzkerIllinois healthcareenergy subsidiesgreen energytax cutsIllinois focusDonald TrumpGreg BishopCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483887/pritzker-picks-christian-mitchell-to-be-his-running-mate-for-third-il-governor-bid https://img.videonest.org/gamma/8BjHuoj8lAI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/8BjHuoj8lAI_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker picks Christian Mitchell to be his running mate for third IL governor bid In his bid for a third term as Illinois governor, J.B. Pritzker announced his former deputy governor Christian Mitchell will be his running mate. Greg Bishop shares some of Pritzker's comments from an unrelated event Tuesday. 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 517 JB PritzkerChristian MitchellIllinoisLieutenant Governorcampaign announcementpublic serviceelectionJ.B. Pritzkerrunning matecampaign eventIllinois governor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/483889/more-pharmacy-benefit-manager-regulations-now-law-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ZMWy-ppktJM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ZMWy-ppktJM_video_v3.mp4 More pharmacy benefit manager regulations now law in Illinois Greg Bishop shares highlights from a bill signing ceremony for a measure that garnered overwhelming bipartisan support to regulate pharmacy benefit managers while giving taxpayer funded grants to independent pharmacies. A PBM association said the measure will increase costs and limit choices. 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 473 pharmacy benefit managersprescription drugsdrug costsIllinoisJ.B. Pritzkerhealthcare reformhealthcaregovernmentGreg BishopHouse Bill 3019mental health services https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/484017/illinois-gun-ban-updates https://img.videonest.org/gamma/RgObz_8YWgQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/RgObz_8YWgQ_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Gun Ban Updates 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 IllinoisGun banFirearmsSecond AmendmentAppeals CourtSemi-automaticGun controlRichard PearsonIllinois State Rifle Association https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/484710/pritzker-responds-to-doj-position-on-state-gun-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ZkFxY3zkw4M_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ZkFxY3zkw4M_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker Responds to DOJ Position on State Gun Law From Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday July 2nd, 2025 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 JB PritzkerIllinoisGun LawDepartment of JusticeSecond AmendmentGun ControlAssault Weapons BanState LawGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/484950/pearson-guns-magazines-at-center-of-ban-are-not-new https://img.videonest.org/gamma/qNpAdSVmjBs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/qNpAdSVmjBs_video_v3.mp4 Pearson: Guns, Magazines at Center of Ban Are Not New 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Gun ControlMagazine BanFirearmsGun LawPearson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/485326/upenn-agrees-to-trump-administrations-title-ix-demands https://img.videonest.org/gamma/rZIAZmzuwzQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/rZIAZmzuwzQ_video_v3.mp4 UPenn Agrees to Trump Administration’s Title IX Demands 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Donald TrumpUniversity of PennsylvaniaTitle IXDepartment of EducationTransgender AthletesLia ThomasRiley GainesWomen's SwimmingExecutive Order https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/485698/what-are-the-next-steps-for-supporters-of-the-camping-ban-in-spokane https://img.videonest.org/gamma/QzfTJ8V1Opc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/QzfTJ8V1Opc_video_v3.mp4 What are the next steps for supporters of the camping ban in Spokane? 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 camping banSpokanecitizen initiativeSpokane city councilstate supreme court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/485758/spokane-city-council-adjusts-encampment-policy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/GEiAM0aXonc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/GEiAM0aXonc_video_v3.mp4 Spokane City Council Adjusts Encampment Policy 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Spokane City CouncilEncampment PolicySpokaneWashingtonCity Council VoteHomeless Encampment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/486444/are-housing-markets-in-the-south-cooling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/OWdSUQ1kKi0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/OWdSUQ1kKi0_video_v3.mp4 Are Housing Markets in the South Cooling? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss why some housing markets are cooling while others are heating up on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 646 housing marketreal estatehome salesmarket trendsaffordabilitymortgage ratesChris KrugOrphe DivounguysoutheastNortheastZillow market reporthousing inventoryproperty valueinsurance costsstudent debt https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/486445/il-gov-jb-pritzker-visits-chicago-business-with-lt-gov-candidate-christian-mitchell https://img.videonest.org/gamma/zjSAnSwkWgc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/zjSAnSwkWgc_video_v3.mp4 IL Gov. J.B. Pritzker visits Chicago business with Lt. Gov candidate Christian Mitchell Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker visits a Chicago business with his candidate for lieutenant governor, Christian Mitchell, Wednesday, July 2, 2025 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 J.B. PritzkerChristian MitchellIllinois PoliticsChicagovisiting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/494207/trump-withholds-dollar68-billion-in-federal-funding-from-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/mYzSNBouoUg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/mYzSNBouoUg_video_v3.mp4 Trump Withholds $6.8 Billion in Federal Funding From Schools 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Donald TrumpFederal FundingEducation FundingState EducationK-12 EducationTony Thurmond https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/494256/newsoms-office-dismisses-title-ix-violation-as-not-serious https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ipyal0cssMc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ipyal0cssMc_video_v3.mp4 Newsom’s Office Dismisses Title IX Violation as Not Serious (The Center Square) — Following the California Department of Education and the California Interscholastic Federation being found in violation of Title IX by the U.S Department of Education, the governor's office is unfazed. Meanwhile, the debate over transgender athletes in girls' sports has extended beyond California and the Trump administration to include organizations representing the transgender community and female athletes. Last week, the U.S Department of Education released a statement that found the CDE and CIF in violation of Title IX for allowing biological males in girls’ sports and intimate spaces. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_b0fae13a-6432-443f-a03b-937b08d3a4e6.html 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 389 Title IXDepartment of EducationCalifornia Educationtransgender athletesfemale athletesmale athletesgirls sportssports integrityEliana KernoodleEsther Wickham https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/496686/spokesperson-bruce-israel-has-agreed-to-the-necessary-conditions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/aFxVYXUleW4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/aFxVYXUleW4_video_v3.mp4 Spokesperson Bruce: "Israel Has Agreed to the Necessary Conditions" 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 IsraelDepartment of State60-day ceasefireHamasQatarisEgyptiansMiddle East https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/499107/shon-barnes-officially-confirmed-as-seattles-police-chief https://img.videonest.org/gamma/9kWyn-eo1RQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/9kWyn-eo1RQ_video_v3.mp4 Shon Barnes Officially Confirmed as Seattle’s Police Chief From the Seattle City Council 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 263 Shon BarnesSeattle Police ChiefSeattle City CouncilBruce Harrellpolice departmentpublic safetylaw enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/499840/pennsylvania-state-rep-munroe-d-speaks-on-impact-of-carcinogenic-pfas-pollution https://img.videonest.org/gamma/qZR1dhqQ-TA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/qZR1dhqQ-TA_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania State Rep. Munroe (D) Speaks on Impact of Carcinogenic PFAS Pollution From the Pennsylvania House Floor on July 1st, 2025 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 369 State Rep. MunroePFAS PollutioncarcinogenicWarminster TownshipPennsylvaniafirefighter foamgroundwatercancer diagnosisState Representative Munroecarcinogenic chemicalsfirefightersenvironmental healthhealth safetyHouse Bill 1261Naval Air https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/501461/wa-facility-that-treats-drug-addicted-newborns-at-risk-of-closure-due-to-budget-cuts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/dUacZw6xkxU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/dUacZw6xkxU_video_v3.mp4 WA Facility That Treats Drug-Addicted Newborns at Risk of Closure Due to Budget Cuts (The Center Square) – After 35 years, the Pediatric Interim Care Center in Kent – the only specialized medical facility in western Washington caring for drug-exposed babies – stopped accepting new intakes on Monday. That’s because the Department of Children, Youth & Families canceled its contract with the Pediatric Interim Care Center, or PICC, citing state budget cuts. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_13e3550b-a955-4a27-a29a-5ba079f2282a.html 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 891 drug exposed babiesPediatric Interim Carestate funding cutsDepartment of Children Youth and Familieschild welfarechild abusechild neglectfoster parentThe Center SquareDCYFfamily isolationstate supervisionChild Protective ServicesParentingWashington State Legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/505359/spokesperson-bruce-what-he-does-he-does-because-he-expects-it-to-work https://img.videonest.org/gamma/nKQQBE4_Jzw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/nKQQBE4_Jzw_video_v3_converted.mp4 Spokesperson Bruce: "What He Does He Does Because He Expects It to Work” 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 State DepartmentPress BriefingRussiaUkraineCeasefirePeace TalksConflict Resolution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/507519/spokesperson-bruce-they-also-launched-the-quad-critical-minerals-initiative https://img.videonest.org/gamma/w5sLLxj4uhU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/w5sLLxj4uhU_video_v3.mp4 Spokesperson Bruce: "They Also Launched the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative" 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 State Departmentpress briefingQuad Critical Minerals Initiativemaritime law enforcementIndo-PacificInternational Laweconomic resilience https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/509730/rep-ocasio-cortez-d-ny-this-bill-is-a-deal-with-the-devil https://img.videonest.org/gamma/24LFrepB_Hc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/24LFrepB_Hc_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY): “This Bill Is a Deal With the Devil” The US House floor proceedings 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 137 Alexandria Ocasio-CortezDonald TrumpUS Househealthcare cutsmedicaidamerican historyhealth caretax breakACAsnapnational debt https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519551/spokesperson-bruce-there-are-efforts-and-those-on-the-ground-who-do-not-want-this-to-be-a-success https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519551_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519551_video_v3.mp4 Spokesperson Bruce: "There Are Efforts and Those on the Ground Who Do Not Want This to Be a Success" Department of State Press Briefing 6/30/25 2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Department of StateGazaState Department PressBrucePalestinian TerritoryNew approach https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519552/rep-crapo-r-id-2-brave-firefighters-were-murdered-another-has-already-undergone-surgery https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519552_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519552_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Crapo (R-ID): "2 brave firefighters were murdered Another has already undergone surgery" The US Senate during the "Big, Beautiful bill" voting 6/30/25 2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Mike CrapoUS SenateIdahoFirefightersShootingMurderGun violenceNorth IdahoVictimsPrayers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519553/trump-administration-threatens-to-cut-all-harvard-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519553_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519553_video_v3.mp4 Trump Administration Threatens to Cut All Harvard Funding (The Center Square) – The Trump administration threatened to cut all federal funding from Harvard Monday after an investigation found the school failed to protect Jewish students from harassment. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/massachusetts/article_203a2668-ea92-43f7-ad24-60df308779ee.html 2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 63 Donald TrumpTrump AdministrationHarvard UniversityFederal FundingJewish StudentsStudent HarassmentCivil Rights Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519554/press-sec-leavitt-tariffs-are-an-effective-use-of-presidential-power https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519554_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519554_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "Tariffs Are an Effective Use of Presidential Power" The White House press briefing 6/30/25 2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Karoline LeavittWhite Housepress briefingtariffstradepresidential powermiddle classmanufacturing industryAmerican economyglobalist politiciansforeign countriesAmerican workersDonald Trumptrade negotiations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519555/press-sec-leavitt-hopefully-the-voters-of-new-york-city-choose-wisely https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519555_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519555_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "Hopefully the Voters of New York City Choose Wisely" The White House press briefing 6/30/25 2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Karine Jean-PierreWhite HousePress SecretaryPress BriefingDonald TrumpZohran MamdaniNew York CityNYC ElectionElectionVoters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519556/press-sec-leavitt-theres-been-a-500percent-increase-in-violence-against-ice-agents https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519556_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519556_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “There’s Been a 500% Increase in Violence Against Ice Agents” The White House press briefing 2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Press Secretary LeavittWhite House press briefingICE agentsViolenceLaw enforcementIllegal aliensPublic safetyCNN https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519557/press-sec-leavitt-that-communication-continues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519557_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519557_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "That communication continues." The White House press briefing 6/30/25 2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 White HousePress BriefingIranSteve WhitcofUS Iran RelationsInternational Relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519558/pritzker-signs-laws-aimed-at-attracting-illinois-students-to-state-universities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519558_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519558_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker signs laws aimed at attracting Illinois students to state universities Legislation focused on access and affordability of college in Illinois is now law, something advocates say could keep younger people in the state. 2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 125 IllinoisPritzkerChristina CastroChristopher BeltJavier CervantesTerra Costa HowardState UniversityIllinois StudentsCollegeAffordabilityEducationLegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519559/press-sec-leavitt-we-need-the-full-weight-of-the-republican-conference-to-get-behind-this-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519559_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519559_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "We Need the Full Weight of the Republican Conference to Get Behind This Bill" The White House press briefing 2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Karoline LeavittRepublican PartyMike JohnsonJohn ThuneWhite HouseSenateHouse of RepresentativesPassing a BillLegislative Process https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519560/press-sec-leavitt-make-sure-that-tiktok-stays-on-for-the-american-people https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519560_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519560_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "Make Sure That TikTok Stays on for the American People" The White House press briefing 6/30/25 2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Karine Jean-PierreWhite HousePress BriefingTikTokSocial mediaData privacyNational SecurityChinese governmentNegotiations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519561/press-sec-leavitt-we-will-continue-to-drive-down-the-cost-of-living-in-this-country https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519561_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519561_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "We Will Continue to Drive Down the Cost of Living in This Country" The White House press briefing 6/30/25 2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Press Secretary Leavittcost of livingeconomic deregulationtax cutsAmerican HistoryWhite Houseinflation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519562/press-sec-leavitt-a-historic-week-of-president-trump-racking-up-win-after-win https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519562_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519562_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "A Historic Week of President Trump Racking up Win After Win" The White House press briefing 6/30/25 2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 White HousePress briefingKaroline LeavittDonald TrumpFloridaIllegal immigrationDetention centerRon DesantisKristi Noem https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519563/press-sec-leavitt-harvard-university-is-in-a-violent-violation-of-title-vi https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519563_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519563_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "Harvard University Is in a Violent Violation of Title VI" The White House press briefing 6/30/25 2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Press SecretaryWhite HouseHarvard UniversityTitle VICivil Rights ActdiscriminationJewish studentsfederal lawfederal funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519564/idaho-senators-address-tragic-event-in-north-idaho-on-senate-floor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519564_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519564_video_v3.mp4 Idaho Senators Address Tragic Event in North Idaho on Senate Floor Senators Mike Crapo and James Risch Republicans from Idaho reflect on the shooting of firefighters in North Idaho 2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 107 Mike CrapoJames RischIdahoSenateFirefightersShootingCdaNorth IdahoKootenai CountyCanfield Mountain https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519565/press-sec-leavitt-president-trump-knows-how-to-negotiate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519565_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519565_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “President Trump Knows How to Negotiate” The White House press briefing 2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Press Secretary LeavittDonald TrumpnegotiatingCanadaUS Tradetech companiestrade relationsAmerican workerstaxesWhite HousePrime MinisterGoverning https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519566/matthew-r-galeotti-this-is-not-healthcare-it-is-a-staggering-breach-of-trust https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519566_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519566_video_v3.mp4 Matthew R. Galeotti: “This Is Not Healthcare It Is a Staggering Breach of Trust” Department of Justice announces "largest coordinated healthcare fraud takedown in the history of the Department of Justice" 2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 317 Matthew R. GaleottiDepartment of Justicehealthcare fraudMedicareMedicaidfalse claimsopioid crisiscriminal organizationstaxpayer dollarspress conferencebreach of trusthealthcareDept. of Justice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519569/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-june-30th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519569_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519569_video_v4_converted.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday June 30th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1694 IllinoisGreg BishopJB PritzkerDonald TrumpSupreme CourtIllinois politicsRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyElection analysisIllinois officialsSchool curriculumParental rightsBirthright citizenshipGun Ban caseIllinois governor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519570/rep-raskin-d-md-he-was-impeached-by-this-body https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519570_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519570_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Raskin (D-MD): "He Was Impeached by This Body" US House floor 6/27/25 2025-06-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Jamie RaskinDonald TrumpImpeachmentJanuary 6thUS HouseInsurrection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519571/pennsylvania-birthplace-of-the-biotech-revolution https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519571_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519571_video_v4_converted.mp4 Pennsylvania: Birthplace of the Biotech Revolution? (The Center Square) - The “bioindustrial revolution” is coming. Pennsylvania lawmakers want the commonwealth to be at its forefront. Gov. Josh Shapiro has made the biotech industry a core focus of his work in the governor’s office. Other lawmakers in the state are now doubling down on that commitment. Last week, U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-West Chester, joined the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology on its Pennsylvania stop for the Biotech Across America Tour. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_552b37d7-e4f9-4ad0-86f7-811e5f67e9a6.html 2025-06-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 572 PennsylvaniabiotechnologyJosh ShapiroNational Security Commissionartificial intelligencegene editingChinaNSCEBChrissy HoulahanData CentersChristen SmithChristina LengyelSusan Wild https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519572/rep-roy-r-tx-cutting-spending-that-they-never-wanna-vote-for https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519572_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519572_video_v3.mp4 Rep Roy (R-TX): "Cutting Spending That They Never Wanna Vote For" US House floor 6/27/25 2025-06-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Chip RoyUS HouseRepublicanNational DebtTax CutsGovernment SpendingBudget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519582/president-trump-with-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-were-delivering-both https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519582_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519582_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "With the One Big Beautiful Bill We’re Delivering Both" The White House: President Trump Participates in One, Big, Beautiful Event 6/26/25 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Donald Trumptax reliefchildcareeducationschool choicePublic SchoolPrivate Schoolcharter schoolReligious SchoolHomeschooling https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519583/president-trump-interest-on-car-payments-fully-tax-deductible https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519583_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519583_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "Interest on Car Payments Fully Tax Deductible" The White House: President Trump Participates in One, Big, Beautiful Event 6/26/25 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 17 Donald TrumpCar loan interestTax deductionAuto workersWhite HouseTax policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519584/president-trump-the-target-has-now-been-proven-to-be-obliterated https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519584_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519584_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “The Target Has Now Been Proven to Be Obliterated” The White House: President Trump Participates in One, Big, Beautiful Event 6/26/25 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Donald TrumpWhite HouseLinemenTruck DriverB-2 PilotsHarmony PennsylvaniaSpringfield Missouri https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519585/rep-crenshaw-r-tx-grid-reliability-and-peoples-power-turning-on-is-incredibly-important https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519585_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519585_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Crenshaw (R-TX): “Grid Reliability and People’s Power Turning on Is Incredibly Important” From the US House Committee on Energy and Commerce 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 80 Dan Crenshawgrid reliabilitystrategic resourcesUS HouseChina dependenceenergyrare earth elementsUS House Committee on Energy and Commercepower plantsgreenhouse gas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519586/il-political-leaders-react-to-youth-flight-seen-in-census-data https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519586_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519586_video_v3.mp4 IL political leaders react to youth flight seen in Census data After U.S. Census data shows the state losing the 18 and under population faster than any other state, Illinois political leaders have different solutions. 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 176 IllinoisJ.B. Pritzkercensus datapopulation declinepopulationIllinois governmentJuliana StrattonKathy Salvi https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519587/seattle-pd-forwards-felony-assault-charge-to-prosecutor-10-days-after-journalist-attacked https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519587_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519587_video_v4.mp4 Seattle PD Forwards Felony Assault Charge to Prosecutor 10 Days After Journalist Attacked (The Center Square) – Seattle police detectives have identified the suspect and referred a felony assault charge to the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office against the alleged attacker in a brutal assault on an independent journalist covering anti-ICE protests in Seattle. Cam Higby told The Center Square that Antifa members assaulted him as he attended the June 14 “No Kings Day” protests in Seattle at a Department of Homeland Security building. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_58e54f78-4188-4aa4-bd83-cf7bf40c5a23.html 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 841 assaultJournalistSeattlefelony assault chargesAntifaICE protestsCam Higbyfree pressFirst Amendmentattacks on mediaViolent protestsIndependent journalist Brandy Cruzstate violenceActs of violenceinvestigating officer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519588/press-sec-leavitt-we-continue-to-be-in-close-communication-with-the-iranians https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519588_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519588_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "We Continue to Be In Close Communication With the Iranians" The White House press briefing 6/26/25 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 White HouseKaroline LeavittIranJoe BidenQatarUS foreign policyInternational relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519589/ca-lost-80k-jobs-in-2024-no-job-creation-in-fourth-quarter https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519589_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519589_video_v3.mp4 CA Lost 80K Jobs in 2024, ‘No Job Creation’ in Fourth Quarter (The Center Square) — The state-funded Legislative Analyst’s Office found California had “no job creation” in the fourth quarter of 2024, citing federal data that shows the state lost approximately 80,300 jobs between January and December of 2024. The LAO’s report also noted that jobs estimates have overestimated job growth by 25,000 jobs per month. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_8ae2dd88-3792-4328-b5d4-80ebf9703bf9.html 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 419 Californiajob lossjob creation2024 jobsCalifornia economylabor marketfederal taxpayerstaxpayergovernment servicesKeegan KernodleKenneth SchruppPurchasing Power ParityIHSS programprogram costsreimbursement rate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519590/press-sec-leavitt-a-reciprocal-tariff-rate-that-he-believes-is-advantageous https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519590_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519590_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “A Reciprocal Tariff Rate That He Believes Is Advantageous” The White House press briefing 6/26/25 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Karoline LeavittWhite HousePress BriefingTrade dealsReciprocal tariffJameson GreerTrade ambassador https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519591/press-sec-leavitt-shows-how-far-left-and-unhinged-the-democratic-party-has-become https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519591_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519591_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "Shows How Far Left and Unhinged the Democratic Party Has Become" "we also talked about the mayoral race in New York City, and how the victory of the Democratic primary candidate really shows how far left and unhinged the Democratic Party has become" The White House press briefing 6/26/25 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 White HousePress BriefingKaroline LeavittRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyNew York CityMayoral RacePolitical PartiesPolitical Issues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519592/ohios-edchoice-scholarship-program-struck-down https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519592_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519592_video_v4_converted.mp4 Ohio’s EdChoice Scholarship Program Struck Down (The Center Square) – Parents receiving taxpayer money for school choice won’t lose it immediately, as the state plans to appeal a ruling that declared Ohio’s EdChoice program unconstitutional. Franklin County Common Pleas Judge Jaiza Page ruled late Tuesday in favor of 200 of the state’s public school districts that sued over the voucher program, which was expanded to any Ohio family that wanted to use it. The state’s current budget included $1 billion for the program. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/ohio/article_d3186acf-501c-4c54-bb72-628b221b752d.html 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 506 EdChoice ProgramSchool ChoiceTaxpayer FundingPublic SchoolsPrivate SchoolsEducationEducation PolicyFranklin CountyVoucher ProgramsDan McCalebJ.D. DavidsonPolitical affiliation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519593/press-sec-leavitt-president-trump-finally-ended-the-immediate-threat https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519593_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519593_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "President Trump Finally Ended the Immediate Threat" After decades in which past presidents coddled and enabled the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism President Trump finally ended the immediate threat of a nuclear Iranian regime The White House press briefing 6/26/25 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 White HousePress BriefingDonald TrumpIranian RegimeNuclear ProgramState Sponsor of TerrorismOperation Midnight Hammer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519594/press-sec-leavitt-president-wants-people-to-be-hired-in-the-workforce-because-of-their-merit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519594_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519594_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "President Wants People to Be Hired in the Workforce Because of Their Merit" The White House press briefing 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 White HousePress BriefingKaroline LeavittJoe Bidenhiring practicesmerit basedDepartment of Justice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519595/sec-hegseth-because-of-the-hatred-of-this-press-corps https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519595_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519595_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Hegseth: "Because of the Hatred of This Press Corps" Department of Defense press briefing 6/26/25 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Pete HegsethDepartment of DefensePress corpsMilitary SuccessF-35F-15F-16Patriot BatteryRefuelingDrones https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519596/sec-hegseth-we-dont-play-your-little-games https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519596_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519596_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Hegseth: "We Don’t Play Your Little Games" Department of Defense press briefing 6/26/25 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Pete HegsethDepartment of Defensepress briefingfemale pilotracegendermilitarybomber pilots https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519597/testing-of-the-gbu-57-massive-ordinance-penetrator-weapon-system https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519597_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519597_video_v3.mp4 Testing of the GBU-57 Massive Ordinance Penetrator Weapon System The Air Force, in coordination with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 GBU-57Massive Ordnance PenetratorMOP bombAir ForceWeapon SystemDefense Threat Reduction AgencyBomb testingWeapon testing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519598/sec-hegseth-pre-premising-entire-stories-on-biased-leaks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519598_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519598_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Hegseth: "Pre- Premising Entire Stories on Biased Leaks" Department of Defense press briefing 6/26/25 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Pete HegsethDepartment of DefensePress BriefingBiased LeaksIntelligence Community https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519599/sec-hegseth-this-was-an-historically-successful-attack https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519599_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519599_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Hegseth: “This Was an Historically Successful Attack” Department of Defense press briefing 6/26/25 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Pete HegsethDepartment of DefensePress BriefingDonald TrumpNuclear IranMilitary AttackSuccessful Attack https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519600/sec-hegseth-its-like-in-your-dna-and-in-your-blood-to-cheer-against-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519600_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519600_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Hegseth: “It’s Like in Your DNA and in Your Blood to Cheer Against Trump” From the Department of Defense press briefing 6/26/25 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 304 Sec. HegsethDonald TrumpUS MilitaryJohn RatcliffeThe Center SquareCIAIsraeli AttacksIran StrikesNuclear Program https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519601/illinois-congressman-defend-climate-change-dei-policies-at-separate-hearings https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519601_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519601_video_v4_converted.mp4 Illinois congressman defend 'climate change,' DEI policies at separate hearings Greg Bishop shares recent comments from members of Illinois' congressional delegation on the issues of "climate change" and oversight of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies. 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 713 climate changeDEIIllinoiscongressional hearingrenewable energyenergy policiesDick DurbinTed Cruzenergy pricesGreg BishopClimate and Equitable Jobs Actsolar energywind energyIllinois taxesIllinois Statehouse https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519602/former-gop-lt-gov-candidate-reacts-to-pritzkers-third-term-bid https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519602_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519602_video_v4_converted.mp4 Former GOP Lt. Gov. candidate reacts to Pritzker's third term bid Greg Bishop talks live with Stephanie Trussell, a Republican running for the 42nd Illinois House District. As the former Republican Lt. Governor candidate in 2022, Trussell provides her thoughts on Gov. J.B. Pritzker announcing a bid for a third term as governor. 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 713 JB PritzkerStephanie TrussellIllinois governorcampaignelectionIllinois politicsgubernatorial electionIllinoisRepublican PartyState HouseRepublican nominationCampaign eventSocial MediaTerra Costa Howard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519603/illinois-leading-nation-in-decline-of-18-and-under-working-age-populations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519603_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519603_video_v4_converted.mp4 Illinois leading nation in decline of 18 and under, working age populations Greg Bishop delves into the latest U.S. Census data showing Illinois leading the nation in the rate of decline of people 18 and under as older populations increases. Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski shares his perspective of the demographics. 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 730 Illinoispopulation declineUS Censuscensus dataTed DabrowskidemographicsWirepointsDemographicsInternational MigrationTax Basepopulation lossworkforce declinedemographic dataaging populationpolicy changes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519604/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-june-26th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519604_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519604_video_v4.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday June 26th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2514 Greg BishopIllinois Focus DailyJB PritzkerIllinois populationcensus dataIllinois State HouseIllinoispopulation declinedemographic trendsTed DabrowskiThe Center Squareproperty taxesStatehouseState GovernmentIllinois Election https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519605/census-data-il-losing-18-and-under-at-faster-rate-than-ny-ca https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519605_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519605_video_v3.mp4 Census data: IL losing 18 and under at faster rate than NY, CA The latest data on Illinois’ population trends showing the state losing more people 18 and under at a faster rate than any other state spells trouble ahead to one analyst. 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 IllinoisPopulation DeclineCensus DataNew YorkCaliforniaJB PritzkerJohn McGuirepopulation trendsstate policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519606/rep-chip-roy-r-tx-people-parading-around-as-libertarians https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519606_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519606_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX): "People Parading Around as Libertarians" From the US House Judiciary 6/25/25 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Chip RoyLibertariansHouse JudiciaryGovernment PoliciesJoe Bidenkilling AmericansUS House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519607/sen-durbin-d-il-climate-change-is-real https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519607_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519607_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Durbin (D-IL): “Climate Change Is Real” From the Senate Judiciary hearing 6/25/25 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519608/rep-chip-roy-r-tx-chile-is-now-apparently-complying-with-the-agreed-upon-security-agreements https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519608_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519608_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX): "Chile Is Now Apparently Complying With the Agreed-Upon Security Agreements" From the US House Judiciary 6/25/25 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 Chip RoyChiletheft ringsVisa Waiver ProgramUS House Judiciaryburglary tourismDHSsecurity agreement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519609/washington-republican-concerned-about-the-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519609_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519609_video_v3.mp4 Washington Republican “Concerned” About the Budget During the The Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Representative Ed Orcutt 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 165 Ed OrcuttWashington Statebudget forecastfiscal policyrevenue forecasteconomic forecast https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519610/rep-chip-roy-r-tx-youre-hiding-behind-a-brand-that-is-resulting-in-the-death-of-americans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519610_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX): “You’re Hiding Behind a Brand That Is Resulting in the Death of Americans” From The US House: Restoring Integrity and Security to the Visa Process 6/25/25 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Chip RoyJoe BidenBorder SecurityVisa ProcessIllegal ImmigrationUS HouseGovernment policyAmerican deaths https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519611/wa-may-have-to-dip-into-emergency-reserves-despite-historic-tax-increases https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519611_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519611_video_v4.mp4 WA May Have to Dip Into Emergency Reserves, Despite Historic Tax Increases (The Center Square) – Despite passing the largest tax increase in state history amid record revenue levels, Washington state’s wallet may be empty by the end of the 2025-27 biennium, according to a new report by the state Economic and Revenue Forecast Council. While ERFC members noted during its Tuesday meeting that the news comes just as the state is entering the biennium, State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti, a former legislator, pointed out that the state can also turn to its rainy day fund. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_6db70777-2e6a-46fb-ba76-cbc087d31f42.html 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 654 Washington Statetax increasesstate revenuebudget deficitsEconomic Forecast Councilstate governmentrevenue levelscash floweconomic recessionbudget cutsGeneral Fund revenuefinancial decisionLegislative SessionTJ MartinellCarleen Johnson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519612/illinoisans-brace-for-higher-taxes-corporate-tax-changes-july-1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519612_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519612_video_v3.mp4 Illinoisans brace for higher taxes, corporate tax changes July 1 In addition to paying higher taxes for short-term rentals, sports wagering, telecommunications, tobacco and vaping products, Illinois consumers are likely to foot the bill for corporate tax changes. 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 IllinoisTaxpayersCorporate TaxTax HikesTax LawMaurice ScholtenDan Ugaste https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519613/do-housing-trends-point-to-an-economic-downturn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519613_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519613_video_v3.mp4 Do Housing Trends Point To an Economic Downturn? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the housing trends and other indicators that point to a potential slowdown in the economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 459 economic forecasthousing markethousing startsunemployment claimsrate cutconsumer spendinglabor marketinflation rateunemployment ratefinancial stabilityFederal Reserveprotect profit margins https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519614/rep-jack-r-ga-the-poll-behind-you-behind-our-ranking-member-it-adds-up-to-110percent https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519614_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519614_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Jack (R-GA): "The Poll Behind You Behind Our Ranking Member It Adds up to 110%" The House Oversight Committee: Locking in the DOGE Cuts: Ending Waste, Fraud, and Abuse for Good 6/24/25 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Jack (R-GA)House Oversight CommitteeGovernment WasteGovernment FraudGovernment AbuseGovernment HearingQuinnipiac PollDonald TrumpElon MuskDoge https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519615/president-trump-the-united-states-accounts-for-23-of-all-nato-defense-spending https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519615_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519615_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “The United States Accounts for 2/3 of All NATO Defense Spending” President Trump Participates in a Press Conference at NATO 6/25/25 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 81 Donald TrumpNATODefense spendingEuropeUnited StatesFinancial burdenNATO Summit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519616/president-trump-if-i-didnt-stand-with-it-i-wouldnt-be-here https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519616_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519616_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: " If I Didn’t Stand With It, I Wouldn’t Be Here" The White House: President Trump Meets with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands 6/25/25 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 Donald TrumpNATOArticle 5NetherlandsInternational Relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519617/president-trump-its-very-hard-and-very-dangerous-to-move https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519617_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519617_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "It’s Very Hard and Very Dangerous to Move" The White House 6/25/25 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 18 Donald TrumpIranWhite HouseUS Intelligencemovingmaterials https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519618/sec-hegseth-buried-under-a-mountain-devastated-and-obliterated https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519618_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519618_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Hegseth: "Buried Under a Mountain Devastated and Obliterated" The White House 6/25/25 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Pete HegsethDonald TrumpIranNuclear ProgramFordow https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519619/president-trump-i-took-from-the-meeting-that-hed-like-to-see-it-end https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519619_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519619_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "I Took From the Meeting That He’d Like to See It End" From the White House 6/25/25 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Donald TrumpVolodymyr ZelenskyRusso-Ukrainian WarEnding WarPeace TalksNATOWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519620/pritzker-expected-to-announce-third-term-reelection-campaign https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519620_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519620_video_v4_converted.mp4 Pritzker expected to announce third term reelection campaign The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop previews some of what could be discussed as it's expected Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will announce his re-election effort for a third term. What could the governor say are his chief accomplishments? What are critics going to say are his biggest failures? 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 606 J. B. PritzkerIllinoiselectionrunning reelectioncampaignsIllinois taxestax increaseslegislationCOVID-19mask mandatesgun controlstate budgetState FairCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519621/school-choice-advocate-union-presidents-rhetoric-doesnt-help https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519621_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519621_video_v4_converted.mp4 School choice advocate: Union president's rhetoric doesn't help The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares reaction to recent rhetoric from Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates about education philosophy. Jonathan Greenberg from Empower Illinois says Davis Gates' comments to the City Club of Chicago give more reason to support school choice. 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1062 school choiceStacy Davis GatesChicago teachers unioneducation philosophyGreg BishopJonathan GreenbergEmpower Illinoispublic educationChicagoIllinois Policy Institutepolitical spectrumsocial mediaChicago Tribuneright-wingMAGA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519622/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-june-25th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519622_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519622_video_v4.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday June 25th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2208 Greg BishopIllinois politicsJB Pritzkercensus dataeducation debateschool choiceIllinoiseducationStacy Davis GatesJonathan GreenbergChicago Teachers UnionProject 2025Parental RightsIllinois populationUnited States Census https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519623/president-trump-well-get-a-new-set-of-problems https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519623_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519623_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "We’ll Get a New Set of Problems" From the White House 6/24/25 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Donald TrumpVolodymyr ZelenskyNATOForeign PolicyPolitical Issues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519624/president-trump-the-press-is-very-disrespectful https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519624_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519624_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "The Press Is Very Disrespectful" From the White House 6/24/25 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Donald TrumpWhite HousePress conferencePolitical NewsMedia coveragePatriotismCNNFake News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519625/spokesperson-tammy-bruce-brutal-and-cowardly-attack-on-the-mar-elias-greek-orthodox-church https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519625_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519625_video_v3.mp4 Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: "Brutal and Cowardly Attack on the Mar Elias Greek Orthodox Church" From the Department of State press briefing 6/24/25 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Tammy BruceDepartment of StateMar Elias Greek Orthodox ChurchSyrian GovernmentReligious MinoritiesEthnic MinoritiesAttackViolenceCondemns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519626/spokesperson-tammy-bruce-im-pleased-that-the-president-is-pleased https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519626_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519626_video_v3.mp4 Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: "I’m Pleased That the President Is Pleased" From the Department of State press briefing 6/24/25 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Tammy BruceDepartment of Statepress briefingDonald TrumpraidUnited States https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519627/city-attorney-seeks-to-curb-graffiti-tagging-cut-cleanup-costs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519627_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519627_video_v3.mp4 City Attorney Seeks to Curb Graffiti Tagging, Cut Cleanup Costs From the Seattle City Council 6/24/25 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 252 Ann DavisonSeattlegraffitigraffiti abatementvandalismSeattle City Councilcity attorneyproperty ownerscleanup coststaxpayer dollars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519628/seattle-city-council-eyes-july-deadline-to-fill-empty-district-5-seat https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519628_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519628_video_v4.mp4 Seattle City Council Eyes July Deadline to Fill Empty District 5 Seat (The Center Square) – Seattle expects to have an upcoming city council vacancy filled by July 28 as council members prepare for more budget challenges this fall. Earlier this month, Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore announced that she was resigning from her position as the District 5 representative, citing health and personal reasons, which she considered “over the past several months.” Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_e225cdce-8234-4fb5-9b6c-be65b9308517.html https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_e38cbf7f-801d-4f73-a429-08f5676582bf.html 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 740 SeattleCity CouncilCathy MooreVacanciesDistrict 5Washington StateSeattle politicsPublic SafetyMayor raceBruce HarrellElection agendaLili NavarreteLorena GonzálezTim ClouserSpencer Pauley https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519629/what-are-the-economic-impacts-of-the-strike-on-iran https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519629_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519629_video_v3.mp4 What Are the Economic Impacts of the Strike on Iran? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the strike on Iran and potential economic implications on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 339 Chris KrugIsraelIranUS involvementoil productioneconomic impactenergy marketsglobal conflictsUS economyEurope economyglobal growtheconomic ramification https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519630/jerome-powell-it-would-be-inappropriate-for-us-to-comment-on-the-policy-of-tariffs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519630_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519630_video_v3.mp4 Jerome Powell: “It Would Be Inappropriate for Us to Comment on the Policy of Tariffs” From the US House 6/24/25 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 Jerome PowelltariffsFederal spendingUS HouseAmerican Rescue PlanJoe Bidenexecutive branchinflation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519631/rep-johnson-r-la-peace-in-the-middle-east-has-never-been-closer-within-our-grasp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519631_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519631_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Johnson (R-LA): “Peace in the Middle East Has Never Been Closer Within Our Grasp” From the House Republicans Leadership Stakeout 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 185 Mike JohnsonMiddle EastPeaceIsraelIranDonald TrumpHouse RepublicansNATO MeetingBenjamin Netanyahu https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519632/recent-ctu-president-comments-more-reason-for-school-choice-advocate-says https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519632_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519632_video_v3.mp4 Recent CTU president comments more reason for school choice, advocate says A school choice advocate says recent comments from the president of the Chicago Teachers Union underscores the need for parents to have options. 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 215 School choiceChicago Teachers UnionStacy Davis GatesParentingPublic educationPrivate schoolsEducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519633/sea-lions-in-san-diego https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519633_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519633_video_v3.mp4 Sea Lions in San Diego Sea Lions in San Diego 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Sea LionsSan DiegoCaliforniaBeachWildlifeMarine AnimalsOcean Life https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519634/president-trump-that-they-dont-know-what-the-f-theyre-doing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519634_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519634_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "That They Don’t Know What the F*** They’re Doing" From President Trump's press gaggle on June 24th, 2025 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519635/trump-rips-into-israel-and-iran-they-dont-know-what-the-f-theyre-doing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519635_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519635_video_v3.mp4 Trump Rips Into Israel & Iran: “They Don’t Know What the F--- They’re Doing!” From President Trump's press gaggle on June 24th, 2025 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 13 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519636/president-trump-i-think-they-both-violated https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519636_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519636_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "I Think They Both Violated" From President Trump's press gaggle on June 24th, 2025 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 15 Donald TrumpIsraelPolitical NewsPress GaggleUS PoliticsForeign Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519637/president-trump-on-israel-and-iran-im-not-happy-with-them https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519637_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519637_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Israel and Iran: “I’m Not Happy With Them” From President Trump's press gaggle on June 24th, 2025 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Donald TrumpIranIsraelPeace AgreementDiplomacyInternational RelationsCeasefire agreement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519638/latest-filings-in-challenge-to-ils-gun-maker-liability-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519638_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519638_video_v4_converted.mp4 Latest filings in challenge to IL's gun maker liability law Greg Bishop delves into the latest motions and filings in the case the National Shooting Sports Foundation has against the state of Illinois over the firearms manufactures liability law. NSSF says recent precedent from the U.S. Supreme Court should be taken into consideration. The state disagrees. 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 756 Illinois lawgun controlfirearm liabilityNational Shooting Sports FoundationGreg BishopIllinois Attorney GeneralKwame RaoulSmith & Wessonfirearmslegal filingIllinoisFirearm LiabilityGun ControlCook CountyCity of Chicago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519639/trumps-veterans-affairs-pritzker-should-go-on-news-diet https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519639_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519639_video_v3.mp4 Trump's Veterans Affairs: Pritzker should go on 'news diet' Greg Bishop shares a recent article from The Center Square about the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs responding to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's assertion they're working to take benefits away from veterans. A spokesman for the VA said the governor needs to go on a "news diet." 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 349 Veterans AffairsJB PritzkerIllinoisTrump AdministrationVeterans HealthGreg BishopThe Center Squareelection politicsDoug CollinsnewslettersIllinois in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519640/raoul-and-bondi-lay-out-positions-on-immigration-at-separate-hearings https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519640_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519640_video_v4_converted.mp4 Raoul and Bondi lay out positions on immigration at separate hearings Greg Bishop airs highlights from dueling hearings in Washington D.C. over the issue of rule of law. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul took part in a "spotlight" panel with other Democrats while a U.S. House committee discussed issues around justice with U.S. Attorney Pam Bondi. 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1110 Kwame RaoulPam BondiimmigrationCongressional hearingsTrump AdministrationImmigration enforcementFederal agentsIllinoisimmigration lawE-VerifylawsuitSupreme Courtborder crossingUS Department of JusticeDick Durbin https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519677/trump-im-not-happy-with-israel-im-not-happy-with-iran-either https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519677_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519677_video_v3.mp4 Trump: “I’m Not Happy With Israel. I’m Not Happy With Iran Either” From President Trump's press gaggle on June 24th, 2025 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Donald TrumpIsraelIranPeace DealUS Foreign PolicyMiddle East https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519679/trump-sounds-off-these-guys-gotta-calm-down-on-israel-iran-tensions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519679_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519679_video_v3.mp4 Trump Sounds Off: “These Guys Gotta Calm Down” on Israel-Iran Tensions From President Trump's press gaggle on June 24th, 2025 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Donald TrumpIsraelIranIsrael-Iran conflictWhite HousePress gaggleInternational relationsPolitical tensions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519681/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-june-24th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519681_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519681_video_v4.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday June 24th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2749 IllinoisGreg BishopKwame RaoulTrump AdministrationIllinois gun lawCenter SquarePam BondiDick DurbinTrust ActJB Pritzkerveterans affairsgun controlfirearmsState CapitolGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519684/dr-oz-they-should-all-be-done-digitally-and-automatically https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519684_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519684_video_v3.mp4 Dr. Oz: "They Should All Be Done Digitally and Automatically" From the DHHS: Sec. Kennedy, Admin. Oz Discuss Health Insurance Breakthrough 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Mehmet OzHealth InsurancePatient ContinuityDigital HealthDHHSSecretary Kennedy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519687/pennsylvania-higher-education-research-funding-examined https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519687_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519687_video_v4_converted.mp4 Pennsylvania Higher Education Research Funding Examined When it comes to higher education, taxpayers, legislators and educators on both sides of the aisle seem to agree that something is broken and the cost is too high. That’s about where the agreement ends. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/ 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 658 Pennsylvania universitiesUniversity SpendingStudent LoansCollege TuitionFederal Grantsresearch programfederal fundinggrant fundingUniversity of PennsylvaniaUniversity of PittsburghDan McCalebChristen SmithCHIPS and Science ActInflation Reduction Actacademic journals https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519689/cjcs-caine-on-iran-strikes-largest-b-2-operational-strike-in-us-history https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519689_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519689_video_v3.mp4 CJCS Caine on Iran Strikes: "Largest B-2 operational strike in US history" CJCS Caine on Iran Strikes: "Largest B-2 operational strike in US history" 6/22/25 2025-06-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 CJCS CaineIranB-2 bomberMilitary strikeUS historyUnited StatesAircraftMilitaryDefense https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/519691/secretary-of-defense-hegseth-we-devastated-the-iranian-nuclear-program https://img.videonest.org/gamma/519691_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/519691_video_v3.mp4 Secretary of Defense Hegseth: "We devastated the Iranian nuclear program" SecDef. Hegseth: "Last night on President Trump's orders, US Central Command conducted a precision strike in the middle of the night against 3 nuclear facilities in Iran, Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan, in order to destroy or severely degrade Iran's nuclear program. And as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs will demonstrate, it was an incredible and overwhelming success." 6/22/25 2025-06-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Secretary of DefenseDonald TrumpIranian nuclear programUS Central CommandMilitary strikeFordowNatanzEsfahanforeign policynational securitynuclear facilities https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/567526/president-trump-there-could-be-no-better-birthday-present-for-america https://img.videonest.org/gamma/567526_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/567526_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "There Could Be No Better Birthday Present for America" The White House 7/3/25 2025-07-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Donald TrumpWhite HouseAmerican PoliticsBill PassageGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/567527/gov-ferguson-signs-budget-bill-amongst-difficult-choices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/567527_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/567527_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Ferguson Signs Budget Bill Amongst Difficult Choices From Gov. Ferguson Bill signing 5/20/25 2025-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 186 Gov. FergusonWashington StateBudget BillK-12 EducationSpecial EducationHealthcareWorking FamiliesFinancial AidRefugee AssistanceImmigrant AssistanceMedicaidFood AssistanceWashington College GrantCollege Bound Scholarship https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/567528/wa-hotline-allows-illegal-immigrants-to-report-us-citizens-for-first-amendment-activity https://img.videonest.org/gamma/567528_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/567528_video_v4.mp4 WA Hotline Allows Illegal Immigrants to Report U.S. Citizens for First Amendment Activity (The Center Square) – The Washington State Office of the Attorney General has launched a taxpayer-funded hotline in three counties that would allow residents, including foreign nationals and illegal immigrants, to report U.S. citizens for engaging in legally protected speech and activity, in addition to hate crimes. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_c87b3d79-7f41-4348-acb9-6f0babf7fd06.html 2025-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 787 Washington StatehotlineFirst Amendmentfree speechillegal immigrantshate crimepolitical activismtaxpayer fundedBias incidentThe Center SquareinformantHate Speechelectoral processHate crime lawPublic records request https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/567529/upenn-agrees-to-trump-administrations-title-ix-demands https://img.videonest.org/gamma/567529_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/567529_video_v4_converted.mp4 UPenn Agrees to Trump Administration’s Title IX Demands (The Center Square) - In a victory for President Donald Trump, the University of Pennsylvania agreed Tuesday to resolve what the Department of Education deemed to be a violation of Title IX by allowing a transgender woman to participate in women’s swimming. The violation occurred prior to Trump’s executive order “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports” issued in February of this year, with swimmer Lia Thomas winning the 2022 NCAA Division I Championship for the 500-yard freestyle. Thomas was in compliance with NCAA rules at the time. To resolve the issue, Penn has agreed to apologize to the female swimmers who competed alongside Thomas and restore any titles, awards, or records impacted by her wins. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_df21cc36-7339-4607-bf53-e7503edbbd88.html 2025-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 618 University of PennsylvaniaTrump administrationTitle IXtransgender athletesLia ThomasPennsylvaniaThe Center Squarestudent loanspell grantsnewsTrump AdministrationChristen SmithChristina LengyelThe White House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/567530/against-odds-gops-big-beautiful-bill-passes-house-heads-to-trumps-desk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/567530_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/567530_video_v4.mp4 Against Odds, GOP’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Passes House, Heads to Trump’s Desk (The Center Square) – Against all odds, U.S. House Republicans finally united around the Senate-revised “big, beautiful bill” and passed it in a 218-214 vote Thursday afternoon, sending the multitrillion-dollar budget reconciliation package to the president’s desk. The bill’s passage marks yet another herculean feat by House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., who not only persuaded – with President Donald Trump’s help – the most recalcitrant GOP holdouts to vote for the bill as is, but also passed it by a self-imposed July 4 deadline. The $3.3 trillion megabill, formerly titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, hikes the debt ceiling by $5 trillion and implements the bulk of Trump’s tax, energy, border and defense agenda. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_0000b183-fc4d-4f26-b600-3dd62984e978.html 2025-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 634 Mike JohnsonDonald Trumpbudget reconciliationpolicy reformHakeem JeffriesHouse Minority LeaderNational DefenseCampaign promisesborder wallTherese BoudreauxMedicaidSNAP reformsfederal fundingpayment errorThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/567531/president-trump-its-waste-fraud-and-abuse-and-everybody-wants-that-covered https://img.videonest.org/gamma/567531_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/567531_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "It’s Waste Fraud and Abuse and Everybody Wants That Covered" President Trump Participates in Roundtable Discussion 7/1/25 2025-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Donald Trumphealthcarewaste fraud abuseMedicaidroundtable discussiongovernment spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/567532/is-raising-tens-of-millions-necessary-to-win-a-statewide-race-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/567532_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/567532_video_v3.mp4 Is raising tens of millions necessary to win a statewide race in Illinois? From Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday July 3rd, 2025 2025-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 87 Campaign financeIllinois PoliticsIllinoisJuliana StrattonJB PritzkerRaja KrishnamoorthiUS SenateDemocratElectionFundraising https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/567533/speaker-johnson-r-la-announces-adoption-of-big-beautiful-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/567533_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/567533_video_v3.mp4 Speaker Johnson (R-LA) Announces Adoption of “Big, Beautiful Bill” The US House floor 2025-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Mike JohnsonSpeaker JohnsonUS HouseUS Congressbill adoptionhouse floorRepublican Partypolitical processlegislative branch https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/567534/how-do-they-change-the-democratic-brand-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/567534_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/567534_video_v3.mp4 How Do They Change the Democratic Brand in Illinois? From Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday July 3rd, 2025 2025-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 Mike MadiganIllinoisDemocratic PartyCorruptionIllinois PoliticsLegislatorsGovernorDemocratic BrandPolitical Reform https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/567535/spokesperson-parnell-that-review-process-is-happening https://img.videonest.org/gamma/567535_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/567535_video_v3.mp4 Spokesperson Parnell: “That Review Process Is Happening” Department of Defense: Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell holds a news briefing at the Pentagon. 2025-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Sean ParnellDepartment of DefenseMunitionsReview ProcessNational DefenseHomeland DefenseWeaponsBiden Administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/567536/spokesperson-parnell-those-facilities-especially-have-been-completely-obliterated https://img.videonest.org/gamma/567536_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/567536_video_v3.mp4 Spokesperson Parnell: “Those Facilities Especially, Have Been Completely Obliterated” Department of Defense: Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell holds a news briefing at the Pentagon. 2025-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Sean ParnellDepartment of DefensePentagonIranNuclear FacilitiesFordowNantanzIstifanBattle Damage Assessment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/567537/spokesperson-parnell-let-us-never-forget-that-the-freedom-we-enjoy-in-america-is-never-free https://img.videonest.org/gamma/567537_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/567537_video_v3.mp4 Spokesperson Parnell: “Let Us Never Forget That the Freedom We Enjoy in America Is Never Free” Department of Defense: Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell holds a news briefing at the Pentagon. 2025-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Sean ParnellDepartment of DefensePentagon4th of JulyIndependence DayUS militarynews briefingAmerican freedommilitary familiesIndependence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/567538/illinoisans-buying-out-of-state-fireworks-ahead-of-independence-day https://img.videonest.org/gamma/567538_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/567538_video_v4_converted.mp4 Illinoisans buying out of state fireworks ahead of Independence Day Greg Bishop shares comments from two different fireworks stands across the state's borders in Indiana and Iowa and how much business they see coming to their state from Illinois. 2025-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 741 Illinoisfireworks lawstate lineDynamite FireworksCrossroads FireworksIllinois residentsfireworks legalityartillery shellsroman candlessparklerstax revenuelegal fireworksGreg BishopIllinois newsIndependence Day https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/567539/from-chicago-pritzker-and-mitchell-say-they-will-represent-all-of-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/567539_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/567539_video_v4.mp4 From Chicago, Pritzker and Mitchell say they will represent all of Illinois Greg Bishop shares some remarks Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his running mate Christian Mitchell made about both being from Chicago, but promising to represent the entire state. 2025-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 626 JB PritzkerChristian MitchellIllinois governorIllinois electionspolitical newsrunning mateIllinois politicsIllinoisGreg Bishopelection 2026state representativeJuliana StrattonDemocrat partycampaign financeclean energy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/567540/doj-sues-los-angeles-over-sanctuary-city-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/567540_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/567540_video_v3.mp4 DOJ Sues Los Angeles Over Sanctuary City Policies (The Center Square) — The U.S. Department of Justice Monday filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles’ sanctuary city policies, citing the supremacy clause regarding the preemption of federal statutes over state and local law in the U.S. Constitution. According to Los Angeles City Council members, one in 10 Los Angeles residents may be an illegal immigrant. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_944ae583-a303-4ffe-9988-5195f9fafd42.html 2025-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 439 Department of JusticeLos Angelesimmigrationvoter registrationpublic safetystate lawfederal statutenon-citizen votingSan FranciscoKeegan KernodleKenneth SchruppOrange Countymunicipal elections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/567541/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-july-3rd-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/567541_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/567541_video_v4_converted.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday July 3rd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1687 IllinoisGreg BishopJB PritzkerIndependence DayfireworksChicagoGun Violenceethics reformcampaign financeIllinois HouseJuliana StrattonelectioncampaigningMike MadiganHispanic Families https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/567542/us-supreme-court-rules-for-parents-on-lgbtq-storybooks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/567542_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/567542_video_v3.mp4 U.S. Supreme Court Rules for Parents on LGBTQ Storybooks (The Center Square) — The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision Friday, sided with parents in opting-out their children from school curriculum with LGBTQ storybooks. In the case Mahmoud v. Taylor, the court recognized parents have a constitutional right to opt their children out of, for religious reasons, content such as storybooks that push LGBTQ ideology. “We have long recognized the rights of parents to direct 'the religious upbringing' of their children," Justice Samuel Alito wrote in the court's opinion. "And we have held that those rights are violated by government policies that substantially interfere with the religious development of children.” Justice Brett Kavanaugh concurred. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_a6cbdd1a-d213-40aa-9c79-d920016daa9c.html 2025-07-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 403 Supreme CourtLGBTQparental rightsschool curriculumreligious freedomMohammad v. TaylorMontgomery Countyreligious studentspublic educationopt-out policyfree exerciseCenter SquareEliana KernoodleEsther WickhamEsther https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/611384/oral-arguments-set-for-ils-motion-to-dismiss-the-dojs-challenge-of-states-workplace-privacy-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/_IoyROc_wKM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/_IoyROc_wKM_video_v3.mp4 Oral arguments set for IL's motion to dismiss the DOJ's challenge of state's workplace privacy law Greg Bishop discusses the status of various lawsuits against Illinois, leading with the case of the U.S. Department of Justice challenging a state law impacting the federal e-verify program for employers to verify employment eligibility. 2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 597 IllinoisGreg BishopDepartment of Justicee-verify systemlawsuitgun controlconcealed carryfederal courtemployment lawCenter Squarecivil penaltiescriminal penaltiesunauthorized workers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/612032/advocate-il-must-opt-in-to-big-beautiful-bills-school-choice-scholarship-tax-credit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/S2vfI9w5x-E_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/S2vfI9w5x-E_video_v3.mp4 Advocate: IL must opt in to 'big beautiful bill’s' school choice scholarship tax credit Greg Bishop shares a conversation with Empower Illinois CEO Jonathan Greenberg about the passage of the federal school choice scholarship tax credit program and how Illinois will be impacted by the new program. 2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 628 Illinoisschool choicetax creditscholarshipJonathan GreenbergEmpower Illinoisfederal taxesspending billIllinois schoolsGreg Bishopfederal programIllinois in FocusCenter Squareteacher's unionsprivate schools https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/612787/congressional-candidate-on-chicago-public-safety-and-the-one-big-beautiful-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/77WcDbpCS8A_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/77WcDbpCS8A_video_v3.mp4 Congressional candidate on Chicago public safety and the 'One, Big Beautiful Bill' Greg Bishop talks live with congressional candidate Christian Maxwell about how she feels Congress could impact public safety on the streets of Chicago, impacts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and more. 2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1243 Christian MaxwellChicagoIllinoisCongressional CandidatePublic SafetyFederal FundingCrimeViolencePolice SupportState AffairsWorkforce Pell GrantRural HospitalsACAJB PritzkerCongressional Election https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/620685/president-trump-wind-is-a-very-expensive-form-of-energy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/SqPTNmUbGoI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/SqPTNmUbGoI_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “Wind Is a Very Expensive Form of Energy” President Trump Participates in a Cabinet Meeting, July 08, 2025 2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 143 Donald TrumpEnergy PolicyWind EnergyRenewable EnergyEnergy SubsidiesChinaClean CoalSolar EnergyCabinet Meeting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/620838/everyday-economics-fed-minutes-in-focus-as-stagflation-concerns-mount https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1-QIogz3cEg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1-QIogz3cEg_video_v3.mp4 Everyday Economics: Fed Minutes in Focus as Stagflation Concerns Mount Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss rising stagflation concerns on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 710 Fed MinutesstagflationinflationFederal Reservelabor marketeconomic forecastOrphe DivounguyChris KrugEveryday Economicseconomic growthconsumer spendingbusiness confidencetax cutsfiscal stimulusaggregate demand https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/621391/sec-noem-immediately-worked-with-the-local-first-responders-to-get-help-to-individuals https://img.videonest.org/gamma/_Z9qd1qNkvw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/_Z9qd1qNkvw_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Noem: "Immediately Worked With the Local First Responders to Get Help to Individuals" 2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Kristi NoemPresident Trumpcabinet meetingflash floodingfirst respondersemergency managementdisaster responseCoast GuardCustoms and Border Protection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/621492/president-trump-long-term-hate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/UG5eb5u5g7E_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/UG5eb5u5g7E_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "Long-Term Hate" 2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Donald TrumpPresident TrumpCabinet MeetingGazaHostage FamiliesMiddle EastLong-Term PeaceInternational Relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/623902/president-trump-the-dollar-is-king-were-gonna-keep-it-that-way https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ulGz7kySdD0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ulGz7kySdD0_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "The Dollar Is King. We’re Gonna Keep It That Way" 2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 16 Donald TrumpDollar is KingUS DollarFinancial MarketCurrency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/625610/sec-brooke-rollins-on-dietary-guidelines-coming-soon https://img.videonest.org/gamma/dNlr2c7A0FI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/dNlr2c7A0FI_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Brooke Rollins on Dietary Guidelines “Coming Soon” SEC. Brooke Rollins on Dietary Guidelines “Coming Soon” 2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 Brooke RollinsDietary GuidelinesNutritionHealthHealthy EatingFood https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/625761/sec-bessent-dollar100-billion-in-tariff-income-thus-far-this-year https://img.videonest.org/gamma/szx-P2C2x-M_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/szx-P2C2x-M_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Bessent: "$100 Billion in Tariff Income Thus Far This Year" 2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Tariff incomeDonald TrumpCabinet meetingWhite HouseTradeSec. BessentTariffs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/625912/president-trump-sometimes-you-have-to-do-things-for-the-country-that-arent-necessarily-popular https://img.videonest.org/gamma/mrUHAHpvubw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/mrUHAHpvubw_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "Sometimes You Have to Do Things for the Country That Aren’t Necessarily Popular" 2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 Donald TrumpCabinet MeetingUS PoliticsGovernmentPresident Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/626614/bellingham-ratepayers-could-see-double-digit-utility-hikes-through-2028 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/tRbulw9Jvj4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/tRbulw9Jvj4_video_v3.mp4 Bellingham Ratepayers Could See Double-Digit Utility Hikes Through 2028 (The Center Square) – The Bellingham Public Works Department is considering utility rate increases with combined monthly costs for homeowners increasing $54 over the next three years in order to repair 100-year-old pipe infrastructure. The proposed combined-utility-wide bill increase is set at 12.7% in 2026, or approximately $152 per month for a single-family home. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_bc55a71e-53de-40ae-9fdb-152e19a037cf.html 2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 497 utility rateBellingham Washingtoninfrastructure upgradespublic worksinflationinterest ratesutility feesutility customer assistancelow income householdsWashington StateTim ClouserSpencer Pauleyarea median incomeWestern Washington University https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/627615/tom-homan-this-administration-is-going-to-do-things-the-right-way https://img.videonest.org/gamma/mmshKRqNeVY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/mmshKRqNeVY_video_v3.mp4 Tom Homan: “This Administration Is Going to Do Things the Right Way” Bordar Czar Tom Homan discussing vetting process 2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Tom HomanAfghan RefugeesVetting ProcessBorder SecurityDOD IGDepartment of DefenseImmigration Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/627917/chicago-mayor-big-bill-is-unholy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/NYuH2R1Mhr0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/NYuH2R1Mhr0_video_v3.mp4 Chicago mayor: ‘Big bill’ is ‘unholy’ Political rhetoric around the One Big Beautiful Bill Act President Donald Trump signed July 4 continues to ramp up in Illinois. 2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 156 Brandon JohnsonJ.B. PritzkerIllinoisOne Big Beautiful Bill ActTax cutsGovernment spendingPublic SafetyChicago MayorIllinois Governor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/627969/seattle-increases-proposed-graffiti-fine-to-dollar1500 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/lczyTpP64Dc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/lczyTpP64Dc_video_v3.mp4 Seattle Increases Proposed Graffiti Fine to $1,500 Seattle City Council meeting 2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 145 SeattleSeattle City CouncilgraffitiRob SakaBob Kettlecity governmentmunicipal lawurban issues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/628274/trump-slams-wind-solar-pritzker-predicts-big-bill-increases-energy-costs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/vtlDT3Mr9Kc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/vtlDT3Mr9Kc_video_v3.mp4 Trump slams wind, solar; Pritzker predicts ‘big bill’ increases energy costs Provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act President Donald Trump enacted will impact the energy industry. 2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 122 Donald TrumpJ. B. Pritzkerwind energysolar energyenergy costsenergy policyrenewable energyenergy industryclean coalfossil fuels https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/628580/president-trump-im-not-happy-with-putin https://img.videonest.org/gamma/zkaPbUPIoF0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/zkaPbUPIoF0_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "I’m Not Happy With Putin" 2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 18 Donald TrumpVladimir Putincabinet meetinginternational relationspolitical issuesmilitary action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/628632/spokesperson-bruce-we-tend-to-take-each-day-for-granted https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1nmziBuy9aQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1nmziBuy9aQ_video_v3.mp4 Spokesperson Bruce: “We Tend to Take Each Day for Granted” Department of State Press Briefing - July 8, 2025 - 2:00 PM 2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 Department of StatePress BriefingKerr CountyTexas tragedyMexico firefighterssearch and rescue https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/628683/president-trump-we-could-have-done-it-differently https://img.videonest.org/gamma/sDklpmzC6jc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/sDklpmzC6jc_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "We Could Have Done It Differently" 2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Donald TrumpCabinet MeetingRepublican PartyPolitical PartiesGovernment SpendingSpending CutsWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/628734/spokesperson-bruce-if-they-did-that-they-wouldnt-be-a-terrorist-group https://img.videonest.org/gamma/lvy9oaLW5IE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/lvy9oaLW5IE_video_v3.mp4 Spokesperson Bruce: “If They Did That, They Wouldn’t Be a Terrorist Group” 2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 State DepartmentPress BriefingGazaTerrorist GroupHamasIsraelisOctober 7thInternational Aid https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645388/chair-states-inaccurate-media-coverage-of-the-safe-supply-workgroup https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645388_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645388_video_v3.mp4 Chair States ‘Inaccurate’ Media Coverage of the Safe Supply Workgroup Substance Use Recovery Services Advisory Committee 2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 371 Safe Supply WorkgroupMedia CoverageSubstance UseRecovery ServicesSafe Supplyhealthcare authoritylegislative reportTony Waltongovernor's officefunding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645389/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-july-8th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645389_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645389_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday July 8th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2995 IllinoisGreg Bishopgun banschool choiceCrime rateBrandon JohnsonE-VerifyFederal CourtsPolice fundingfederal fundingLegislatorsWorkforce Pellhealthcarefederal school choiceEmpower Illinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645390/gov-newsom-its-not-what-happens-to-us-its-how-we-respond https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645390_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645390_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Newsom: “It’s Not What Happens to Us It’s How We Respond” Newsom and other elected officials, along with First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, addressed reporters at Pasadena City College 2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 166 Gavin NewsomLos Angeles FiresFire RecoveryDebris RemovalU.S. Army Corps of EngineersFEMACaliforniaEnvironmental Protection Agency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645391/gov-desantis-ive-been-a-big-supporter-of-the-idea-of-of-the-doge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645391_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645391_video_v3.mp4 Gov. DeSantis: “I’ve Been a Big Supporter of the Idea Of, of the DOGE” Governor DeSantis Highlights K-12 Education Success in Florida - 7/7/25 2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 Ron DeSantisElon MuskGovernment spendingFlorida budgetDebt reduction2024 electioninnovative entrepreneurs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645392/police-link-suicide-hotline-bill-to-risk-of-online-predators https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645392_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645392_video_v3.mp4 Police Link Suicide Hotline Bill to Risk of Online Predators (The Center Square) — The California Family Council joins law enforcement in revealing a new LGBTQ+ suicide hotline bill that could expose children to online predators. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_8bf4bf05-875f-4e02-a9a3-fdca8f305286.html 2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 90 California Family CouncilSuicide PreventionOnline PredatorsAB727The Trevor ProjectTrevorSpaceRiverside County Sheriff's DepartmentLGBTQ+parental advocacyraising awarenesssafe space https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645393/peter-navarro-were-collecting-billions-of-dollars-on-behalf-of-the-american-people https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645393_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645393_video_v3.mp4 Peter Navarro: “We’re Collecting Billions of Dollars on Behalf of the American People” Press gaggle with Peter Navarro, American economist the senior counselor for trade and manufacturing to U.S. president Donald Trump 2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 142 Peter NavarroTariffsTax revenueFederal ReserveTrade Negotiation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645394/gov-desantis-well-let-harvard-do-their-thing-well-do-our-thing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645394_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645394_video_v3.mp4 Gov. DeSantis: “We’ll Let Harvard Do Their Thing. We’ll Do Our Thing” Governor DeSantis Highlights K-12 Education Success in Florida - 7/7/25 2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Ron DeSantisFloridaK-12 educationEducation FreedomParent InvolvementHigher Education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645395/gov-desantis-our-state-and-local-law-enforcement-to-participate-with-immigration-enforcement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645395_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645395_video_v3.mp4 Gov. DeSantis: “Our State and Local Law Enforcement to Participate With Immigration Enforcement” Governor DeSantis Highlights K-12 Education Success in Florida - 7/7/25 2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Ron DeSantisFloridaImmigration EnforcementState Law EnforcementIllegal AliensArrestsFlorida LawK-12 Education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645396/press-sec-leavitt-we-condemn-violence-of-any-kind https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645396_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645396_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “We Condemn Violence of Any Kind" The White House press briefing 7/7/25 2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Karoline LeavittWhite Housepress briefingcondemning violencelaw enforcementillegal immigration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645397/press-sec-leavitt-gas-prices-are-at-4-year-lows https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645397_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645397_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “Gas Prices Are at 4 Year Lows” The White House press briefing 7/7/25 2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 White HousePress BriefingDonald TrumpTrade DealVietnamGas PricesWomen's SportsUniversity of Pennsylvania https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645398/press-sec-leavitt-he-should-be-commended https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645398_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645398_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “He Should Be Commended" The White House press briefing 2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Karine Jean-PierreWhite HousePress BriefingTrade DealChinaUnited KingdomVietnam https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645399/press-sec-leavitt-where-they-are-ripping-off-the-american-people https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645399_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645399_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “Where They Are Ripping off the American People” The White House press briefing 7/7/25 2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 76 Karoline LeavittWhite HousePress BriefingTrade DealsAmerican WorkersInternational TradeTariffsChinaUnited KingdomVietnam https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645400/press-sec-leavitt-just-about-all-of-that-has-happened-in-the-last-3-weeks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645400_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645400_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “Just About All of That Has Happened in the Last 3 Weeks" The White House press briefing 7/7/25 2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 White HousePress briefingPeace agreementRwandaDemocratic Republic of CongoDonald TrumpJoe BidenPakistanIndiaIsraelIranBlue-collarWage growth https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645401/press-sec-leavitt-these-are-honorable-americans-who-are-just-simply-trying-to-do-their-job https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645401_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645401_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “These Are Honorable Americans Who Are Just Simply Trying to Do Their Job" The White House press briefing 7/7/25 2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 White HousePress SecretaryKaroline LeavittBorder PatrolImmigration lawAOCAlexandria Ocasio-CortezEnforcing laws https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645402/press-sec-leavitt-all-of-the-files-related-to-jeffrey-epsteins-crimes-and-his-death https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645402_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645402_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “All of the Files Related to Jeffrey Epstein’s Crimes and His Death" The White House press briefing 7/7/25 2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 White HousePress SecretaryKaroline LeavittJeffrey EpsteinEpstein filesDepartment of JusticeFBICriminal JusticeTransparency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645403/press-sec-leavitt-as-you-know-there-was-a-ceasefire-proposal-that-israel-supports https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645403_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645403_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “As You Know, There Was a Ceasefire Proposal That Israel Supports" The White House press briefing 7/7/25 2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 White HousePress BriefingKaroline LeavittIsraelCeasefireHamasGaza WarHostages https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645404/president-trump-were-respected-again https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645404_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645404_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "We’re Respected Again" The White House: President Trump and the First Lady Participate in the Military Family Picnic, July 04, 2025 2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Donald TrumpMilitary Family PicnicAmerican StrengthWorld StageNATOpolitical speechFourth of JulyUS Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645405/president-trump-its-only-gonna-get-hotter-i-promise-you-that https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645405_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645405_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "It’s Only Gonna Get Hotter I Promise You That" The White House: President Trump and the First Lady Participate in the Military Family Picnic, July 04, 2025 2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Donald TrumpMilitary Family PicnicUS MilitaryMilitaryPresident Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645406/president-trump-i-think-theyre-saying-it-was-the-best-6-months https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645406_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645406_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "I Think They’re Saying It Was the Best 6 Months" The White House: President Trump and the First Lady Participate in the Military Family Picnic, July 04, 2025 2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Donald TrumpPresident TrumpMilitary Family PicnicWhite HouseOperation Midnight HammerPresidency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645407/president-trump-our-military-now-is-the-most-sought-after-job https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645407_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645407_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "Our Military Now Is the Most Sought-After Job" The White House: President Trump and the First Lady Participate in the Military Family Picnic, July 04, 2025 2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Donald TrumpMelania TrumpMilitary Family PicnicWhite HouseMilitaryUnited States Military https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645408/police-nab-machete-wielding-il-suspect-that-stole-and-crashed-squad-car-pointed-shotgun-at-officers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645408_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645408_video_v3.mp4 Police nab machete wielding IL suspect that stole and crashed squad car, pointed shotgun at officers Greg Bishop shares brief highlights from recently released police body camera footage of a police-involved nonfatal shooting that happened in May in Macon, Illinois. 2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 426 Illinois State Policebody cameraMacon Countyofficer involved shootingstolen squad carlaw enforcementbody camera footagenon-fatal shootingThe Center SquareIllinois in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645409/chicago-officials-say-more-work-to-do-amid-street-violence https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645409_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645409_video_v3_converted.mp4 Chicago officials say more work to do amid street violence After another violent weekend in Chicago, Greg Bishop shares some of the crime statistics and pre-holiday weekend thoughts from Mayor Brandon Johnson and Police Superintendent Larry Snelling. 2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 579 ChicagoIllinoisviolencecrime statisticsBrandon JohnsonLarry SnellingChicago Police DepartmentRiver Northmass shootingCommunity Violence InterruptersCommunity Violence Intervention https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645410/big-beautiful-bill-possibly-bringing-school-choice-scholarships-tax-credits-back-to-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645410_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645410_video_v3_converted.mp4 'Big, beautiful bill' possibly bringing school choice scholarships tax credits back to Illinois Greg Bishop delves into just some of what is in the "one big, beautiful bill" President Donald Trump signed into law on Independence Day and how it is expected to impact Illinois. 2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 680 Illinoisschool choicetax creditsDonald Trumptax cutshealthcareSNAP paymentdebt ceilingUS Housedeficiteconomic growthtax revenueGreg Bishopwind subsidiessolar subsidies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645411/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-july-7th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645411_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645411_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday July 7th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2114 Greg BishopIllinoisChicago Violencetax cutspolice shootingMacon CountyJB PritzkerChicago crimemass shootinglaw enforcementLake Lou YaegerIllinois State Capitol2026 electioneconomic growthpolice chase https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645412/pennsylvania-on-its-way-to-lifting-sunday-hunting-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645412_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645412_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania on Its Way to Lifting Sunday Hunting Ban (The Center Square) - At long last, it looks like Pennsylvania’s prohibition of Sunday hunting will end. The passage of House Bill 1431 in concurrence with the Senate signals a new era of game in the commonwealth. Proponents of the prohibition maintain that a traditional day off should still be observed, while opponents maintain that the majority of hunters work throughout the week, limiting their opportunities to engage with the sport. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_c6de2795-da85-42e5-b6d9-df6bb22f8fd8.html 2025-07-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 276 House Bill 1431Sunday HuntingPennsylvaniaGame CommissionJosh Shapirohunting licensesportsmennatural spacesgameconservationChristina LengyelChristen Smith https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645413/president-trump-18-months-ago-the-people-of-iowa-braved-subzero-temperatures https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645413_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645413_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "18 Months Ago, the People of Iowa Braved Subzero Temperatures" The White House 7/3/25 2025-07-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645414/president-trump-it-was-hardworking-citizens-like-you-who-won-our-independence https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645414_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645414_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "It Was Hardworking Citizens Like You Who Won Our Independence" The White House 7/3/25 2025-07-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Donald TrumpIowaPolitical RallyHardworking CitizensIndependenceUnited StatesThe White House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645415/trump-tours-alligator-alcatraz-thats-assisting-in-deportation-efforts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645415_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645415_video_v3.mp4 Trump Tours ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ That’s Assisting in Deportation Efforts (The Center Square) – President Donald Trump traveled to Florida Tuesday to visit ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ the new, quickly constructed immigrant detention center that will hold up to 5,000 foreign nationals facing deportation. “Very soon, this facility will house some of the most menacing migrants, some of the most vicious people on the planet,” Trump said at a panel Tuesday. The facility – which might ultimately look more like a deportation camp – is the nearly 40-square-mile Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport in Miami-Dade County. Nestled amidst the wetlands of the Big Cypress National Preserve and with a nearly 11,000-foot runway, it was selected to be quickly transformed into a deportation site. It is typically used for military training. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_7908ce1e-4815-4e6e-ad2a-353ff30e71d3.html 2025-07-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 480 Donald TrumpAlligator AlcatrazFloridaImmigration LawBorder Controlillegal immigrationUS GovernmentRepublican LeadersFlorida EvergladesTrump visitRon DeSantis287 G agreements https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645416/pennsylvania-budget-late-third-year-in-a-row https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645416_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645416_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Budget Late Third Year in a Row (The Center Square) – It’s three strikes for the divided Pennsylvania legislature and its leader, Gov. Josh Shapiro. Monday came and went without a budget deal hammered out. The new fiscal year begins Tuesday. And it’s the third time in as many years that it's been late with no clear end in sight. For now, the missed deadline doesn’t mean much. Most services and offices will function throughout the summer, though tardiness is becoming a pattern. In 2023, Shapiro’s first year in office, parts of the budget weren’t finished until December. The following year, the governor signed off on July 12. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_f85aec2b-a97f-4a1c-9b32-01fc20452b5f.html 2025-07-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 564 Pennsylvania budgetJosh Shapirostate spendingmass transit fundingfederal fundingstate fundingMedicaidSNAPPennsylvania governmentJuly 3rdKristen SmithChristina Lengyelinfrastructure improvementsTom Wolfmass transit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645417/judge-orders-overseer-for-las-failed-homeless-programs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645417_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645417_video_v3.mp4 Judge Orders Overseer for LA’s ‘Failed’ Homeless Programs (The Center Square) — A federal judge ruled the city of Los Angeles is failing to meet its court-ordered agreement to provide another 12,915 new beds for the homeless by 2027. U.S. District Court Judge David Carter ordered the selection of a third-party monitor and quarterly, in-person court hearings on the status of the city's programs. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_64b6b5ef-82c0-47e9-871f-5c9b2de1f486.html 2025-07-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 554 Los AngelesHomelessness ProgramsLA Alliance for Human Rightshousing audithomelessnessGhost BedsKaren BassLASSAKeegan KerndoleKenneth SchruppInside Safe programdefunding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645418/president-trump-we-will-be-orchestrating-what-were-calling-the-great-american-state-fair https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645418_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645418_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "We Will Be Orchestrating What We’re Calling the Great American State Fair" The White House 7/3/25 2025-07-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Donald TrumpAmerica 250American heritageGreat American State FairPolitical eventAmerican flag https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645419/president-trump-you-would-have-had-pretty-soon-a-nuclear-war https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645419_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645419_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "You Would Have Had Pretty Soon a Nuclear War" The White House 7/3/25 2025-07-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Donald TrumpIndiaPakistanNuclear WarKosovoSerbiaTrade NegotiationsInternational RelationsDiplomacyPresident Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645420/impact-of-big-beautiful-bill-on-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645420_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645420_video_v3_converted.mp4 Impact of 'Big, Beautiful Bill' on Illinois (The Center Square) – As Congress weighs the “big, beautiful bill,” a proposed hike to the state and local tax deduction cap is drawing fire for favoring taxpayers in high-tax states, like Illinois. Taxpayers who itemize can deduct up to $10,000 in state and local taxes from their federal taxes—a cap set by the 2017 tax law. A provision in the legislation the U.S. Senate sent back over to the House Tuesday would raise that cap to $40,000 for most people, but phase it out for those earning over $500,000. “This is considered to be specifically a subsidy for high-income taxpayers in high-tax states because there are some lower-tax states where even relatively high earners aren't paying $10,000 in state and local taxes due to low property and income taxes,” said Tax Foundation analyst Katherine Loughead. 2025-07-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisIllinois taxesBig Beautiful Billhigh tax stateBrandon JohnsonIllinois politicsJB PritzkerUS SenateUS HouseGas taxChicago shootingspublic safetyfireworks legalizationtax revenuelawmakers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/645421/president-trump-were-going-to-have-a-ufc-fight https://img.videonest.org/gamma/645421_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/645421_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "We’re Going to Have a UFC Fight" President Trump announces a UFC fight on the grounds of the white house for the 250th anniversary of the United States 7/3/25 2025-07-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Donald TrumpUFCWhite HouseDana WhiteMMAChampionship fight https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/646620/cellphone-restrictions-internet-safety-in-new-north-carolina-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/DjgM05kCrJs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/DjgM05kCrJs_video_v3.mp4 Cellphone Restrictions, Internet Safety in New North Carolina Law 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 North CarolinaCellphone RestrictionInternet SafetyNorth Carolina LawJosh Steinpublic schoolsstudenteducation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/647269/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-july-9th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/LL5RblixucA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/LL5RblixucA_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday July 9th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 999 Greg BishopIllinoisfederal governmentDonald TrumpICEBrandon Johnsonimmigration enforcementChicagosanctuary policyimmigrationsanctuary citiesillegal aliensdeportationstax cutsthe centersquare.com https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/650451/homan-says-good-luck-as-johnson-vows-chicago-police-wont-cooperate-with-ice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/z_beczU2snM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/z_beczU2snM_video_v3.mp4 Homan says 'good luck' as Johnson vows Chicago police won't cooperate with ICE Greg Bishop shares recent comments from Trump administration border czar Tom Homan and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson about expected increased immigration enforcement in sanctuary cities. 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 668 Brandon JohnsonChicagoICEimmigrationDeportationsTom HomanCPDTrump administrationsanctuary citiesimmigration lawImmigration EnforcementSanctuary CitiesGreg BishopIllinois in Focus Daily https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/650472/republicans-decry-democrats-fear-mongering-over-big-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/BSP8gsry0vw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/BSP8gsry0vw_video_v3.mp4 Republicans decry Democrats’ ‘fear mongering’ over ‘big bill’ Greg Bishop highlights the political rhetoric in Illinois on either side of the debate around the One Big Beautiful Bill Act when it comes to health care and food subsidies and public safety. 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 575 Big Beautiful BillIllinoisJB PritzkerBrandon Johnsonhealth careFood benefitsSNAPDarin LaHoodCommunity Violence InterventionRepublican rhetoricDemocratic rhetoricChicagoPublic safetyFederal fundingeconomic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/650476/trump-says-no-to-solar-and-wind-as-pritzker-warns-of-continued-cost-increases https://img.videonest.org/gamma/SPWiR7w-Cms_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/SPWiR7w-Cms_video_v3.mp4 Trump says 'no' to solar and wind as Pritzker warns of continued cost increases Bishop unpacks various sides of the debate about the impact energy policies have on availability, reliability and cost as President Donald Trump says "no" to wind and solar and Gov. J.B. Pritzker saying that will increase energy costs. 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 675 Donald TrumpJ.B. Pritzkerenergy policyenergy costsIllinoiswind energysolar energyclean energyfossil fuelsEnergy DemandEnergy PriceRenewable energyEnergy ProductionDecarbonization PoliciesNatural gas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/651585/sen-cruz-r-tx-that-is-a-moonbeam-wacky-theory https://img.videonest.org/gamma/uhglzNHTVxE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/uhglzNHTVxE_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Cruz (R-TX): "That Is a Moonbeam Wacky Theory" From the US senate Judiciary 6/25/25 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 121 Ted CruzUS Senateclimate changehomicideclimate homicideclimate deathsoil and gasenvironmental lawenergy companiesprosecution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/652064/sen-ossoff-d-ga-i-will-fight-this-effort-to-destroy-the-cdc-with-everything-i-have https://img.videonest.org/gamma/HIQ56XmZ-Q4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/HIQ56XmZ-Q4_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Ossoff (D-GA): “I Will Fight This Effort to Destroy the CDC With Everything I Have” The Senate Appropriations 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 Jon OssoffCDC budgetTrump AdministrationUS Senatefiscal year https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/652186/president-trump-secrets-fine-if-it-gets-us-to-where-we-want-to-be https://img.videonest.org/gamma/r8VWB8TCb_Y_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/r8VWB8TCb_Y_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "Secret’s Fine if It Gets Us to Where We Want to Be" 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 17 Donald TrumpAfrican LeadersCeasefirePeace NegotiationsHostage ReleaseMultilateral Lunch https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/652194/president-trump-i-think-theyre-crooked-as-hell https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ny4G_pA-BHA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ny4G_pA-BHA_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "I Think They’re Crooked as Hell" 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/652197/president-trump-i-brought-down-costs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/lihpZtbLZ3Y_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/lihpZtbLZ3Y_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "I Brought Down Costs" 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Donald TrumpEconomic PolicyFake NewsDemocratic PartyCost of livingGroceriesEnergy CostsAfrican Leaders https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/652210/president-trump-we-have-a-strong-country-now https://img.videonest.org/gamma/RPHmVEJqbO4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/RPHmVEJqbO4_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "We Have a Strong Country Now" 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Donald TrumpInflationInterest RatesFederal ReserveUS EconomyStrong Country https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/652247/president-trump-they-know-its-wrong-its-such-a-lie https://img.videonest.org/gamma/-URQfJgV-AY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/-URQfJgV-AY_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “They Know It’s Wrong It’s Such a Lie” President Trump Participates in a Multilateral Lunch with African Leaders 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 194 Donald TrumpEconomic PolicyUS EconomyJoe BidenInflationTariffsCost of LivingGrocery CostsEnergy CostsFake News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/652258/president-trump-if-anything-ever-happened-theyd-be-the-first-to-go https://img.videonest.org/gamma/dUbRLQ4z23U_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/dUbRLQ4z23U_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "If Anything Ever Happened, They’d Be the First to Go" 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Donald Trumpleft wingICECBPmilitianational threatImmigrationBorder SecurityPolitical CommentaryGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/652275/president-trump-i-love-the-fact-that-churches-can-endorse-a-political-candidate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/jQPJ2AmKnno_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/jQPJ2AmKnno_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "I Love the Fact That Churches Can Endorse a Political Candidate 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Donald TrumpChurchesPolitical CandidatesJohnson ActReligious Leaders https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/652280/how-will-changes-in-immigration-impact-the-labor-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/gskVowr4b7k_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/gskVowr4b7k_video_v3.mp4 How Will Changes in Immigration Impact the Labor Market? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss immigration, work requirements, and the labor market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 606 ImmigrationLabor MarketEconomic AnalysisImmigration PolicyEconomic growthWork RequirementsPublic BenefitsNative WorkersChris KrugOrphe DivounguyThe Center SquareMacroeconomics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/652284/gov-ferguson-people-in-washington-state-will-go-hungry-because-of-this-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Ogd3oq11F7I_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Ogd3oq11F7I_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Ferguson: “People in Washington State Will Go Hungry Because of This Bill” Washington Governor Bob Ferguson holds press conference on the impacts on Washington state of the H.R.1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed by Congress 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 143 Bob FergusonWashington StateMedicaid cutsHealthcareAffordable Care ActH.R.1 BillFederal fundingHospital fundingTax breaks https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/652287/wa-committee-distances-from-drug-use-work-groups-buyers-club-suggestion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/4nMtoqgTW38_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/4nMtoqgTW38_video_v3.mp4 WA Committee Distances From Drug Use Work Group’s ‘Buyers Club’ Suggestion (The Center Square) – Washington’s Substance Use Recovery Services Advisory Committee, or SURSAC, is distancing itself from recent recommendations made by a subset work group that included having the state set up a “buyers club” to ensure a ”safer supply” of illegal drugs for addicts. SURSAC was created via legislation in 2021 to provide suggestions to lawmakers regarding substance use policy and treatment options. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_142f5cc5-3b40-4fe8-8a58-82f36983fe18.html 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 652 Washington Stateillegal drugsbuyers clubSURSACdrug addictstaxpayersdrug addictionTJ Martinelldrug dealersThe Center SquareState directionWashington In FocusCarleen Johnsondrug cartelDrug Enforcement Administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/652291/mayor-brandon-johnson-calls-big-beautiful-bill-sinful-and-unholy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/6ZEwg2IbUYo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/6ZEwg2IbUYo_video_v3.mp4 Mayor Brandon Johnson Calls Big Beautiful Bill “Sinful and Unholy” 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 Brandon JohnsonChicago MayorBig Beautiful Billpublic safetytax cutsChicago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/652297/pennsylvania-house-gets-heated-over-parliamentary-procedures https://img.videonest.org/gamma/gjl6rxTsO5s_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/gjl6rxTsO5s_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania House Gets Heated Over Parliamentary Procedures From the Pennsylvania House floor session on July 8th, 2025 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 140 Pennsylvania HouseHouse BillParliamentary procedurelate-filed amendmentsCharity Grimm Krupa https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/652300/how-have-governor-pritzker-and-other-state-leaders-responded-since-the-bills-passage https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ztUd6uLOb5s_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ztUd6uLOb5s_video_v3.mp4 How have Governor Pritzker and other state leaders responded since the bill’s passage? 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 JB PritzkerIllinoisIllinois politicsNew billPassing a billLawsuits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/653384/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-july-10th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/vU6j11leXTs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/vU6j11leXTs_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday July 10th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1244 IllinoisGreg BishopPublic fundingPublic mediaIllinois BudgetFederal Funding CutsState Tax DollarsNational Public RadioNPRPBSIllinois Public MediaAbortion Services FundingPlanned ParenthoodThe Center Squarenews report https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/654764/millions-in-federal-tax-funds-could-be-rescinded-from-illinois-public-media https://img.videonest.org/gamma/PXtS36o95nc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/PXtS36o95nc_video_v3.mp4 Millions in federal tax funds could be rescinded from Illinois public media Greg Bishop discusses a federal bill to rescind more than $9 billion in federal spending that includes $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Bishop shares comments from Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin saying that will devastate Illinois’ public media operations. Analysis of financial records shows millions going to public media associated with Illinois public universities. 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 941 Federal FundingIllinois Public MediaPublic BroadcastingIllinoisDick DurbinGreg BishopNPRPBS NewsHourPublic MediaUS SenateFederal GovernmentState of IllinoisThe Center Squarepodcastnews source https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/655039/inside-washington-states-controversial-student-rights-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/s9KlrjIF4S4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/s9KlrjIF4S4_video_v3.mp4 Inside Washington State's Controversial Student Rights Bill In 2024, Washington voters passed Initiative 2081, the Parents' Bill of Rights, expanding parental access to educational and medical records. But in 2025, lawmakers enacted House Bill 1296, significantly altering the initiative. The new law adds a Statement of Student Rights and new protections for school staff, while limiting parental access to certain records and extending response timelines. Supporters argue it balances student safety with federal standards. Critics claim it undermines the will of over 400,000 voters. 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 271 Washington StateHouse Bill 1296Initiative 2081student rightsparental rightspublic educationBob FergusonMonica Jurado Stonierschool districts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/655810/illinois-public-media-could-have-millions-in-federal-tax-funds-rescinded https://img.videonest.org/gamma/UF5PQumhcks_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/UF5PQumhcks_video_v3.mp4 Illinois public media could have millions in federal tax funds rescinded More than $5 million in federal taxpayer funds could be withheld from public media across Illinois if a measure clears the U.S. Senate. 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 171 Dick DurbinIllinoisPublic MediaFederal FundingTax FundsU.S. SenatePublic RadioPublic TVFederal AssistanceLocal NewsEmergency AlertsIllinois State UniversityPublic Broadcasting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656062/police-link-suicide-hotline-bill-to-risk-of-online-predators https://img.videonest.org/gamma/qUfUXPNXPlE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/qUfUXPNXPlE_video_v3.mp4 Police Link Suicide Hotline Bill to Risk of Online Predators (The Center Square) — The California Family Council joins law enforcement in revealing a new LGBTQ+ suicide hotline bill that could expose children to online predators. Assembly Bill 727 would require the Trevor Project, an LGBTQ+ suicide hotline, be printed on all public school student ID cards for grades 7 through college. The online website connected to the Trevor Project, known as TrevorSpace, is a platform that encourages LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 to 24 to connect and share personal stories. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_8bf4bf05-875f-4e02-a9a3-fdca8f305286.html 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 366 California billLGBTQ suicide hotlineThe Trevor Projectstudent ID cardsCalifornia Family Councilonline predatorsonline safetyinternet predatorsstudent safetyTrevor Space Acybersecurityonline vulnerability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656067/sec-rubio-its-just-a-reality-of-this-ai-technology-thats-going-on https://img.videonest.org/gamma/23Z9PiherHg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/23Z9PiherHg_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Rubio: “It’s Just a Reality of This AI Technology That’s Going On” 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Marco RubioAI technologyAI impersonationFBIDiplomatic SecurityKuala LumpurMalaysiaPublic FigurePolitical Issues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656069/seattle-city-councilmember-weighs-keeping-select-graffiti-intact https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Fq-V5KM_SDc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Fq-V5KM_SDc_video_v3.mp4 Seattle City Councilmember Weighs Keeping Select Graffiti Intact Seattle City Councilmember Hollingsworth is considering ways to keep certain graffiti up after popular "Hot Rat Summer" mural gets painted over 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 141 SeattleSeattle City CouncilJoy HollingsworthKalla Andersongraffitimuralpublic arturban artart preservation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656075/what-economic-impacts-should-we-expect-from-the-big-beautiful-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/t8qNI4WjXfk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/t8qNI4WjXfk_video_v3.mp4 What Economic Impacts Should We Expect from the Big Beautiful Bill? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the so named Big Beautiful Bill and potential economic impacts on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 558 One Big Beautiful BillEconomic ImpactTax PolicyFederal DebtTax RevenueFiscal PolicyGovernment PolicyCongressional Budget OfficeDynamic AnalysisStatic ScoreDynamic EstimateTax Cuts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656076/spokesperson-bruce-an-unacceptable-campaign-of-political-and-economic-warfare https://img.videonest.org/gamma/6x_fbYVnAxs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/6x_fbYVnAxs_video_v3.mp4 Spokesperson Bruce: "An Unacceptable Campaign of Political and Economic Warfare" 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 SanctionsHuman RightsFrancesca AlbaneseUN Human Rights CouncilPolitical WarfareEconomic WarfareIsraeli OfficialsUS CompaniesICC ActionsUnited StatesDepartment of State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656079/most-expensive-market-doordash-to-raise-fees-in-seattle-due-to-city-regulations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1iixDU6WdbM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1iixDU6WdbM_video_v3.mp4 ‘Most Expensive Market’: Doordash to Raise Fees in Seattle Due to City Regulations (The Center Square) – DoorDash is raising its service fees in Seattle – again – due to the city’s laws for app-based workers. The on-demand delivery and pickup services company says the hikes are necessary to continue services in Seattle, where the company operated at a loss in 2024. However, the company also reported $3 billion in revenue for the first quarter of 2025, with a 13.1% net revenue margin. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_bb06a7a3-bae7-44d9-94ca-2593797f40d2.html 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 578 DoorDashUber Eatsgig workersSeattleservice feeminimum wagerestaurantsUberEatsdelivery servicesgig workercost of livingsmall businessesTim ClouserSpencer PauleySarah Nelson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656081/panel-kicks-off-hemp-regulation-tour-with-first-discussion-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/oestYId8fM8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/oestYId8fM8_video_v3.mp4 Panel kicks off hemp regulation tour with first discussion in Chicago The first of what’s expected to be a series of panel discussions across the state with hemp advocates in Illinois focused on protecting the industry. 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 192 hemphemp industryIllinoisLa Shawn FordregulationlegislativeCraig Katzfarm billChicagoalternative health https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656083/spokesperson-bruce-the-bombing-has-stopped-that-does-not-mean-that-it-is-safe-to-travel-to-iran https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1nyRK_GVEg8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1nyRK_GVEg8_video_v3.mp4 Spokesperson Bruce: "The Bombing Has Stopped That Does Not Mean That It Is Safe to Travel to Iran" 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Department of StatePress briefingIranTravel warningIranian AmericansDual nationalityUS citizensConsular services https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656090/sec-rubio-dysfunctional-bureaus-that-were-closed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/-M_9wMD0oG8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/-M_9wMD0oG8_video_v3_converted.mp4 Sec. Rubio: "Dysfunctional Bureaus That Were Closed" 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Marco RubioState DepartmentBureauGovernment reorganizationKuala LumpurMalaysiaForeign Relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656091/spokesperson-bruce-a-framework-that-must-be-supported https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ZZ4dHdCLyKE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ZZ4dHdCLyKE_video_v3.mp4 Spokesperson Bruce: "A Framework That Must Be Supported" 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 State DepartmentPress BriefingHumanitarian AidInternational AffairsGazaCeasefire AgreementUS Foreign PolicyIsraelDepartment of StateGlobal Humanitarian Fund69 million meals https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656095/sec-rubio-just-cause-youre-reviewing-something-doesnt-mean-youre-going-to-necessarily-act https://img.videonest.org/gamma/6788aZMZtjk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/6788aZMZtjk_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Rubio: "Just ‘Cause You’re Reviewing Something Doesn’t Mean You’re Going to Necessarily Act" 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Marco RubioPolicy ReviewState DepartmentDiplomatic PresenceKuala LumpurConsulatesEmbassiesTrump Administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656096/spokesperson-bruce-the-department-is-also-undertaking-a-historic-reorganization https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1N7Usl4DDkQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1N7Usl4DDkQ_video_v3.mp4 Spokesperson Bruce: "The Department Is Also Undertaking a Historic Reorganization" 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 State DepartmentPress BriefingBruceSecretary RubioReorganizationForeign PolicyCongressWorkforce https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656097/sen-mullin-r-ok-were-micromanaging-the-fbi https://img.videonest.org/gamma/C0_y4UaTsP0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/C0_y4UaTsP0_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Mullin (R-OK): “We’re Micromanaging the FBI” Senate Appropriations Meeting Business meeting to markup the "Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 87 Sen. MullinUnited States SenateFBISecurityCongress https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656150/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-july-11th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ZDtO85zCOhA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ZDtO85zCOhA_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday July 11th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1656 Greg BishopIllinoisState FarmTax creditsImmigration LawElectric vehiclesJB PritzkerInflationChicagoBrandon JohnsonCenter SquareHome InsuranceAuto insurance ratesICENews Coverage https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656163/chicago-mayor-criticizes-militarized-spending-as-ice-agents-face-violent-protests https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Eb1Fw1Ssmkk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Eb1Fw1Ssmkk_video_v3.mp4 Chicago mayor criticizes 'militarized' spending as ICE agents face violent protests Greg Bishop reviews recent comments from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson critical of increased funding for immigration enforcement amid ICE officials contending with violent protests as he dodges questions about his personal security detail. 2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 501 ChicagoBrandon JohnsonICE agentsICEImmigration EnforcementBorder EnforcementLaw EnforcementPublic SafetyViolence InterventionCity of ChicagoImmigration LawsIllinois in FocusTodd Lyons https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656164/millions-in-tax-incentives-draws-50-lithium-battery-company-jobs-to-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/CHB5HFksbnY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/CHB5HFksbnY_video_v3.mp4 Millions in tax incentives draws 50 lithium battery company jobs to Illinois Greg Bishop looks at the recent announcement of a lithium battery coming to Illinois with millions of incentives to create 50 jobs. 2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 350 Illinoistax incentiveselectric vehiclesbattery manufacturingPure Lithium CorporationJB Pritzkereconomic developmentGreg BishopMark GlennonPure Lithiumjob productionIllinois economyIllinois government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656165/pritzker-calls-for-regulation-as-state-farm-announces-home-insurance-rate-hike https://img.videonest.org/gamma/vzOV109Qkuw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/vzOV109Qkuw_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker calls for regulation as State Farm announces home insurance rate hike Greg Bishop reviews the reaction to State Farm announcing home insurance policies are set to increase in Illinois. Gov. J.B. Pritzker is calling on legislators to enact regulatory reforms. 2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 437 State Farm InsuranceIllinoisinsurance rateshomeowner insurancerate increaseJB PritzkerIllinois governorState Farmhomeownersregulatory oversightIllinois homeownersWill Guzzardiinsurance marketplaceauto insuranceextreme weather https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656166/la-park-raided-by-mounted-feds-long-a-criminal-hotbed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/6uDfICfOcwM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/6uDfICfOcwM_video_v3.mp4 LA Park Raided by Mounted Feds Long a Criminal Hotbed (The Center Square) — The Los Angeles park at the heart of a federal horse-mounted raid Monday has long been a hotbed of criminal activity. The international MS-13 gang originated nearby, and decades of reporting noted the park’s centrality in the sale of fake identification to illegal immigrants and its function as the city’s largest open-air drug market. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_84159d88-dccf-4ebe-bdd2-4320f7b25349.html 2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 493 MacArthur ParkLos AngelesMS-13drug marketfederal agentsCaliforniapublic parkcrime ratesillegal goodsimmigration enforcementWestlakeKaren Bassfederal statutesUS ConstitutionKeegan Kerndole https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656168/press-sec-leavitt-both-countries-will-be-receiving-a-25percent-tariff-rate-effective-on-august-1st https://img.videonest.org/gamma/fbgDdmfRy50_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/fbgDdmfRy50_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "Both Countries Will Be Receiving a 25% Tariff Rate Effective on August 1st" 2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 White HousePress BriefingTariffSouth KoreaJapanTrade Dealssigned letters25% tariff https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656173/press-sec-leavitt-the-president-believes-israel-of-course-has-a-right-to-defend-itself https://img.videonest.org/gamma/_u9iby_NNyw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/_u9iby_NNyw_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "The President Believes Israel, of Course, Has a Right to Defend Itself" 2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 16 Karine LeavittWhite HousePress BriefingIsraelIsraeli SovereigntyJoe BidenDefendingHamasPresidentIsrael-Palestine conflict https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656177/gov-ferguson-make-sure-were-adequately-funding-planned-parenthood https://img.videonest.org/gamma/t_nHfz4qdy4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/t_nHfz4qdy4_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Ferguson: “Make Sure We’re Adequately Funding Planned Parenthood” Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson Press Conference 2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 87 Bob FergusonPlanned ParenthoodWashington StateHealthcare FundingReproductive HealthHealth ServicesCritical ServicesWashingtonians https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656185/president-trump-hes-costing-our-country-a-lot-of-money https://img.videonest.org/gamma/CYBSBF6NjlQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/CYBSBF6NjlQ_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “He’s Costing Our Country a Lot of Money” 2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Donald TrumpJerome PowellInterest RatesFederal ReserveUS Economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656192/president-trump-thats-all-theyre-talking-about-is-our-country https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Td7XftW9jA4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Td7XftW9jA4_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “That’s All They’re Talking About Is Our Country” 2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Donald TrumpWhite Housepolitical newsinternational relationsglobal economyUS economyeconomic performancepress conferencepolitical analysisUS Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656193/president-trump-i-know-the-honest-ones-and-i-know-the-crooked-ones https://img.videonest.org/gamma/s6YQFiFgxz4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/s6YQFiFgxz4_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “I Know the Honest Ones and I Know the Crooked Ones” 2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Donald TrumpJair BolsonaroNegotiatingForeign RelationsBrazil https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656195/president-trump-youd-think-a-dam-would-have-to-break-to-have-it-so-its-terrible https://img.videonest.org/gamma/yntvAuB8fqw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/yntvAuB8fqw_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "“You’d Think a Dam Would Have to Break to Have It So It’s Terrible” President Trump Gaggles with Press Before Departing the White House, July 11, 2025 2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 President TrumpTexasWater crisisWhite HouseJuly 11 2025 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656197/president-trump-youll-be-seeing-things-happen https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1LoavQN1SFY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1LoavQN1SFY_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “You’ll Be Seeing Things Happen” 2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 12 Donald TrumpUkraineRussiaWhite Housematernity hospitalRussian Dronesnews https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656763/president-trump-weve-already-gotten-back-10000-of-those-children https://img.videonest.org/gamma/PhUc8eH69Rs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/PhUc8eH69Rs_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "We’ve Already Gotten Back 10,000 of Those Children" 2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 Donald TrumpJoe BidenMissing ChildrenChild RecoveryGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656767/amid-pritzkers-claims-hospitals-will-close-republican-points-to-dollar50b-fund https://img.videonest.org/gamma/EHvHR08GaXM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/EHvHR08GaXM_video_v3.mp4 Amid Pritzker’s claims hospitals will close, Republican points to $50B fund Democrats and hospital associations in Illinois continue to project devastation to the health care industry because of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Republicans say they’re getting it wrong. 2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 79 J.B. PritzkerIllinoishospital closureshealthcare industryRepublican partyhospital fundChristian MaxwellOne Big Beautiful Bill Acthealthcare fundingcommunity service https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656775/gov-abbott-revises-special-session-agenda-to-include-emergency-preparedness https://img.videonest.org/gamma/KeLW4_5JvO0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/KeLW4_5JvO0_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Abbott Revises Special Session Agenda to Include Emergency Preparedness (The Center Square) – Gov. Greg Abbott announced a new agenda for a special legislative session to begin July 21. After the regular legislative session concluded in May, Abbott vetoed 26 bills and called a special session to address six legislative priorities, The Center Square reported. After the historic July 4 flooding and catastrophic loss of life, he announced a revised session agenda that prioritizes emergency preparedness and many other issues. The session will convene at noon July 21 and last for 30 days with the possibility of being extended by another 30 days. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/texas/article_dd839963-85c5-4d61-bf58-d62df31b4a94.html https://www.thecentersquare.com/texas/article_b45518af-a35c-481c-85af-ca37a07da139.html https://www.thecentersquare.com/texas/article_41c34233-199d-41da-a73a-cf977186ad52.html 2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 433 Greg AbbottTexasspecial sessionemergency preparednessflash floodingtorrential downpourssearch and rescuecommunicationcloud seedingmeteorologistSarah Roderick-FitchDan McCalebHill County TexasGuadalupe Riveremergency response https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656782/coca-cola-driver-says-teamsters-extorted-money-for-political-use https://img.videonest.org/gamma/PqWoOypKS9c_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/PqWoOypKS9c_video_v3.mp4 Coca-Cola Driver Says Teamsters Extorted Money for Political Use (The Center Square) – A Coca-Cola driver in Houston, Pa., says leaders of his local Teamsters union threatened to fire him if he didn’t join the organization and pay dues. And now, he’s taking them to federal court. Hammaker says Teamsters Local 585 violated his constitutional right to opt out of membership and avoid paying dues that can support political activities. However, the union contract stipulated that joining was mandatory. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_7d8eae23-bb36-407e-b7f7-e7688f81baec.html 2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 676 Coca-ColaTeamsterslabor unionscampaign fundingPennsylvaniaNational Labor Relations BoardUnion memberspolitical activitiesHarrisburg PennsylvaniaEconomic GoalsLabor UnionTrade PracticesDemocratic leadersKristen SmithChristina Lengyel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656784/gov-shapiro-on-the-budget-no-one-will-get-everything-they-want https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Sv4OhySzGOY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Sv4OhySzGOY_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Shapiro on the Budget: “No One Will Get Everything They Want” Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro answers questions about the state budget on July 9th, 2025 2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 139 Josh ShapiroPennsylvaniastate budgetgovernment fundingleader pittmanleader bradfordSenate RepublicansHouse Democratsgovernment compromise https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656785/san-diego-schools-adopt-phone-free-policy-for-the-2025-26-school-year https://img.videonest.org/gamma/natyu7WJi7s_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/natyu7WJi7s_video_v3.mp4 San Diego Schools Adopt Phone Free Policy for the 2025-26 School Year San Diego Unified School District is leading the way by implementing a phone-free school day policy starting August 11, 2025 Courtesy of San Diego Unified School District 2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 San DiegoSchool DistrictPhone Free PolicyFabiola BagulaAspen ChallengeHigh SchoolsStudent Connection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656786/dr-phil-you-dont-ever-let-them-think-youve-moved-on-from-it https://img.videonest.org/gamma/UfKy6jK1bhI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/UfKy6jK1bhI_video_v3.mp4 Dr. Phil: "You Don’t Ever Let Them Think You’ve Moved on From It" 2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpGreg AbbottFirst RespondersTexasRoundtableLocal OfficialsDisaster ReliefCommunity Support https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656795/nim-kidd-weve-had-over-2200-state-agency-response-personnel-assisting https://img.videonest.org/gamma/5I6bk66iTBs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/5I6bk66iTBs_video_v3.mp4 Nim Kidd: "We’ve Had Over 2,200 State Agency Response Personnel Assisting" 2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 18 Nim KiddGreg AbbottTexasdisaster declarationstate agencyresponse personnelweather eventlocal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656797/rep-roy-r-tx-ive-never-seen-such-a-quick-response-and-such-a-focus-on-delivering https://img.videonest.org/gamma/MSXjmz5KsEs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/MSXjmz5KsEs_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Roy (R-TX): "I’ve Never Seen Such a Quick Response and Such a Focus on Delivering" 2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Chip RoyDonald TrumpTexasFirst RespondersLocal OfficialsRoundtableGovernment Response https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656805/president-trump-theyve-lost-their-confidence https://img.videonest.org/gamma/KlUcZVubqGA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/KlUcZVubqGA_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “They’ve Lost Their Confidence” President Trump Participates in a Roundtable with First Responders and Local Officials 7/11/25 2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 153 Donald TrumpGreg AbbottTexasFirst RespondersLocal OfficialsTexas StrongPolitical News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656821/house-resolutions-symbolic-gesture-or-time-wasted https://img.videonest.org/gamma/rbBiCDq9zEI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/rbBiCDq9zEI_video_v3.mp4 House Resolutions: Symbolic Gesture or Time Wasted? (The Center Square) - On Monday, the House passed a resolution designating September as International Underground Railroad Month. It received near-unanimous support from the chamber, 199-4. The no votes stood out. The Underground Railroad is an integral part of U.S. history, particularly important to the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which served as an abolitionist state and is home to more than 60 sites on the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom list. Passing the resolution would seem noncontroversial, aligning each representative with the resolve and demonstration of character of those who resisted the enslavement of Africans in the Americas through the Underground Railroad. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_edb01a25-ba80-405f-ad42-ed7f6f45953c.html 2025-07-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 699 House resolutionsunderground railroadPennsylvaniaSave Women's Sports Actpolitical theaterRepublican PartyDemocrat partygovernor shapirothe center squarePennsylvania historyno votesSenator Costapolitical conversationtaxpayerscivil war https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656825/president-trump-ive-never-seen-anything-like-it https://img.videonest.org/gamma/WpANTIV0m74_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/WpANTIV0m74_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "I’ve Never Seen Anything Like It" 2025-07-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 15 President TrumpFirst RespondersLocal OfficialsPolitical RoundtableNatural Disasters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656831/president-trump-my-administration-is-doing-everything-in-its-power-to-help-texas https://img.videonest.org/gamma/S3VMvlJdrCQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/S3VMvlJdrCQ_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "My Administration Is Doing Everything in Its Power to Help Texas" 2025-07-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Donald TrumpTrump AdministrationEmergency FundsFirst RespondersTexasGovernor of TexasGovernmentRoundtableAssistanceRescues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656839/ca-data-just-one-palisades-brush-clearance-before-fire https://img.videonest.org/gamma/6DXU9hBom5Y_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/6DXU9hBom5Y_video_v3.mp4 CA Data: Just One Palisades Brush Clearance Before Fire (The Center Square) — State data shows the California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention carried out only one brush clearance operation in the Pacific Palisades before the deadly Palisades Fire killed 12 Americans and destroyed 6,837 structures, highlighting the state’s slow progress in forest management. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_66c2a184-9829-4e79-a7cb-9233dded2e6b.html 2025-07-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1021 CaliforniaPalisades fireforest managementbrush clearanceCal Fireforest firesGavin Newsomwildfire preventionstate budgetprescribed burnsWildfiresFuel reductionaffordable housingveteran housinghomeless veterans https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656901/pennsylvania-congressman-deluzio-introduces-new-insurrection-act-proposal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/VKMEH5YDvrI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/VKMEH5YDvrI_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Congressman Deluzio Introduces New Insurrection Act Proposal (The Center Square) - Responding to concerns that President Donald Trump could use the Insurrection Act to deploy troops domestically, Congressman Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., introduced a bill to limit presidential power on Tuesday. The bill entitled the Insurrection Act of 2025 would update the original 1807 legislation to clarify and narrow the circumstances in which it could be used. Updates would state explicitly that it’s a measure of last resort. Invoking the act would require prior consultation with Congress and limit its use to a seven-day period. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_f8179dcd-1b05-4575-872b-016984dc3a24.html 2025-07-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 566 Insurrection ActcongressmanPennsylvaniaFederal Governmentstate rightsmilitarycivil unrestcivil rightsracial tensionsSenate billpro workerChristin SmithChristina LengyelThomas Jeffersonjudicial review https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656903/sen-cruz-r-tx-at-home-every-house-has-a-green-ribbon-around-it-for-the-girls-at-mystic https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Jf4Wk5Zg9Y8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Jf4Wk5Zg9Y8_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Cruz (R-TX): "At Home Every House Has a Green Ribbon Around It for the Girls at Mystic" 2025-07-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Ted CruzMysticTexasGreen RibbonFirst RespondersLocal Officials https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656910/rep-roy-r-tx-dont-go-around-pointing-fingers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/eTcPsWtZnHk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/eTcPsWtZnHk_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Roy (R-TX): "Don’t Go Around Pointing Fingers" 2025-07-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Chip RoyTexasFirst RespondersLocal OfficialsCommunityLooking ForwardPointing FingersRallyingHelping PeopleTrump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656915/homan-says-good-luck-as-johnson-vows-chicago-wont-work-with-ice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/7jaRgYduJ9k_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/7jaRgYduJ9k_video_v3.mp4 Homan Says ‘Good Luck’ as Johnson Vows Chicago Won’t Work With Ice (The Center Square) – A Trump administration official says "good luck" to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, who vows local police won’t cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. Trump administration border czar Tom Homan told reporters they plan to increase immigration enforcement efforts. “And for those that say 3,000 a day is too much, I want to remind them, do the math, we’d have to arrest 7,000 every single day for the remainder of this administration just to catch the ones [former President Joe] Biden released in the nation, ” Homan said. 2025-07-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 ChicagoICEImmigration EnforcementTom HomanBrandon JohnsonDonald TrumpTrump administrationborder controlIllinoispublic safetyFederal OfficersJoe Bidenborder policiesIllinois politicsJB Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/656974/texas-hill-country-death-toll-climbs-attacks-against-ice-up-700percent https://img.videonest.org/gamma/xv3VQZ1c8gk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/xv3VQZ1c8gk_video_v3.mp4 Texas Hill Country Death Toll Climbs, Attacks Against ICE up 700% The death toll from the catastrophic Texas Hill Country flood has reached 119 with at least 173 confirmed missing in Kerr and Travis counties. Ten people have been arrested so far in a “planned ambush” of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in north Texas. Court records reviewed by The Center Square show a pattern in which defendants in Orleans Parish initially facing multiple felony weapons charges have had the vast majority of those charges dismissed, often as part of plea deals that result in minimal jail time and little long-term supervision. And more... 2025-07-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/660083/pritzker-promotes-know-your-rights-campaign-for-non-citizens https://img.videonest.org/gamma/TZ7z8w5xJ6A_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/TZ7z8w5xJ6A_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker promotes 'know your rights' campaign for non-citizens Greg Bishop reviews a website Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker promoted for non-citizens to "know your rights." 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 697 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisImmigration LawIllinois ImmigrationGovernor JB Pritzkerundocumented immigrantsillegal aliensstate budgetlegislative sessionIllinois senatedomestic violence survivorshuman traffickingrefugeesgender based violenceRam Villivalam https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/660085/illinois-plaintiffs-have-standing-to-challenge-mass-transit-carry-ban-but-lower-court-erred https://img.videonest.org/gamma/RP-flOW6LIA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/RP-flOW6LIA_video_v3.mp4 Illinois: Plaintiffs have standing to challenge mass transit carry ban but lower court erred Greg Bishop provides an update in the litigation challenging Illinois' law prohibiting concealed carry on mass transit. The state says plaintiffs have standing, but claim the district court erred finding the law unconstitutional. 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 406 Greg BishopIllinoisgun controlConcealed Carrymass transitKwame RaoulChicago Transit AuthorityIllinois gun lawsConcealed Carry ActSecond Amendment rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/660089/sec-general-of-nato-mark-rutte-a-lot-of-russian-soldiers-are-dying https://img.videonest.org/gamma/tERXm9pIKO4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/tERXm9pIKO4_video_v3.mp4 Sec. General of NATO Mark Rutte: “A Lot of Russian Soldiers Are Dying” 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Mark RutteDonald TrumpRussian SoldiersUkraineRussiaMilitary DeathsInternational RelationsWhite HouseNATO https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/660090/president-trump-were-gonna-be-doing-secondary-tariffs-if-we-dont-have-a-deal-in-50-days https://img.videonest.org/gamma/kkH4CvuCfAo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/kkH4CvuCfAo_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “We’re Gonna Be Doing Secondary Tariffs if We Don’t Have a Deal in 50 Days” 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Donald TrumpSecondary TariffsUkraine WarVladimir PutinJoe BidenInternational RelationsTrade Agreement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/660098/president-trump-well-theyre-wiping-out-the-electric https://img.videonest.org/gamma/A93DQaMcDoc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/A93DQaMcDoc_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “Well They’re Wiping Out the Electric” 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 Donald TrumpNATOSecretary GeneralInfrastructureWhite HousemeetingGovernmentDamageselectric https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/660102/fiscal-fallout-washington-state-government-spending-surges-116percent-since-2015 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/2sPRIJxstLA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/2sPRIJxstLA_video_v3.mp4 Fiscal fallout: Washington state government spending surges 116% since 2015 (The Center Square) – Washington state faces deficit spending by 2028 as lawmakers just hit taxpayers with the state's largest combined tax increase – all driven by massive state spending increases over the past decade, an investigation of state budgets by The Center Square found. Washington state spent about $80 billion in the 2013-15 budget but is set to spend more than $173 billion in 2025-27, a more than 116% increase over that time. U.S. inflation since 2015 has risen just 35.63%. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_125d37f2-c487-4bfa-a2db-1bae50f7177f.html 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 778 Washington StateState spendingFiscal crisisBudget deficitTax increasesWashington lawmakersSpending cutsBudget shortfallFiscal deficitTJ MartinellCarleen JohnsonGovernment responsewealth taxestate taxmedical center https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/660107/president-trump-my-life-was-saved-by-god https://img.videonest.org/gamma/QkZZOzFRtWU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/QkZZOzFRtWU_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "My Life Was Saved by God" 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Donald TrumpWhite HouseFaithreligionGodCOVIDsavedMake America Great Again https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/660109/president-trump-theyre-gonna-start-arriving-very-soon https://img.videonest.org/gamma/a65U66h-1Lo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/a65U66h-1Lo_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "They’re Gonna Start Arriving Very Soon" 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 17 Donald TrumpNATOJens StoltenbergPatriot MissilesMilitaryInternational RelationsGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/660110/president-trump-the-united-states-treasury-ran-a-budget-surplus https://img.videonest.org/gamma/YUelzqFFrYA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/YUelzqFFrYA_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “The United States Treasury Ran a Budget Surplus” President Trump Participates in the White House Faith Office Luncheon 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 Donald Trumpbudget surplusgas pricesUS TreasuryWhite Houseblue collar workersgovernmenteconomy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/660111/president-trump-god-is-once-again-welcomed-back-into-our-public-square https://img.videonest.org/gamma/clVUgbM01wI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/clVUgbM01wI_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "God Is Once Again Welcomed Back Into Our Public Square" 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Donald TrumpReligious FreedomFaithWhite HousePublic SquareJoe BidenPro-lifeChristian persecution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/660113/president-trump-i-get-indicted-for-making-a-phone-call https://img.videonest.org/gamma/sCaZOZwdiUo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/sCaZOZwdiUo_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "I Get Indicted for Making a Phone Call" 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Donald TrumpRick PerryIndictmentWhite HouseFaith Office LuncheonPresident TrumpPhone CallMaking a phone callTrump updates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/660119/are-stagflation-fears-justified https://img.videonest.org/gamma/xoP_9uooA0k_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/xoP_9uooA0k_video_v3_converted.mp4 Are Stagflation Fears Justified? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the stagflation and the economic data coming up this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 553 stagflationconsumer price indexproducer price indexUS economyChris KrugOrphe Divounguyinterest ratesmonetary policyemployment ratesretail sales dataHousing Marketeconomic growthconsumer demandFed GovernorChristopher Waller https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/660138/rep-neguse-d-co-theres-no-limitations-on-how-they-do-that https://img.videonest.org/gamma/e3t25deFNck_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/e3t25deFNck_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Neguse (D-CO): “There’s No Limitations on How They Do That” US house Rules Committee discussing Department of Defense Appropriations 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 170 Joe NeguseDepartment of DefenseDOD budgetHouse Rules Committeebudget reallocationdefense spendingappropriations committeewarfighterweapon systemsdrone technology https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/660148/rep-aguilar-d-ca-this-is-more-than-just-a-pennywise-and-a-pound-foolish https://img.videonest.org/gamma/EABfUUQS2_A_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/EABfUUQS2_A_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Aguilar (D-CA): “This Is More Than Just a Pennywise and a Pound Foolish” House Appropriations Subcommittee Markup of FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Bill 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 100 Pete AguilarHouse Appropriationshousing costsaffordable housinghousing crisisgovernment spendingfederal fundingolympicsworld cup https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/660151/president-trump-talk-about-a-certain-politician-that-has-your-values-and-likes-your-religion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/uuUBP6H13-Y_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/uuUBP6H13-Y_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “Talk About a Certain Politician That Has Your Values and Likes Your Religion” 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpLyndon JohnsonPolitical ValuesReligious ValuesWhite HouseFaith OfficePolitical SpeechReligion https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/660652/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-july-15th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/KK-mOHsws2o_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/KK-mOHsws2o_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday July 15th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2200 Illinoiseducation fundingcannabis taxGreg BishopState Senator Andrew ChesneyGovernor Pritzkercannabis legalizationhemp industryThe Center SquareTax revenuePublic safetyRestore, Reinvest, Renew Programcriminal justicecell phone taxesIllinois in Focus Daily https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/660660/fight-over-school-funding-continues-as-state-senator-urges-il-to-join-scholarship-tax-credit-program https://img.videonest.org/gamma/vSvEswmIb4k_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/vSvEswmIb4k_video_v3.mp4 Fight over school funding continues as state senator urges IL to join scholarship tax credit program Greg Bishop discusses the back and forth over federal tax funding for public schools and an Illinois state senator's call for the governor to opt into the federal school choice scholarship tax credit program. 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 834 School FundingTax CreditIllinoisGovernor PritzkerAndrew ChesneyPublic EducationEducation FundingState LawsuitMinority communitiesTuition VoucherGreg BishopKwame RaoulJB PritzkerPoorly Functioning SchoolsMedicaid https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/660661/where-does-illinois-cannabis-tax-revenue-go https://img.videonest.org/gamma/4WWNbb91kX8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/4WWNbb91kX8_video_v3.mp4 Where does Illinois' cannabis tax revenue go? Greg Bishop shares recent comments from members of the hemp industry about what they say are common sense regulations for the industry, including taxation. On the subject of taxing cannabis, Bishop looks at some recent financial data on how much tax revenue is being raised from recreational marijuana sales and where that money goes. 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 980 IllinoisCannabis taxTax revenueGreg BishopHemp industryCannabis industryRegulationTaxationR3 programCommunity groupsLaw enforcementGeneral Revenue FundPublic SafetyMarijuana taxState government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/660978/pennsylvania-house-leaders-debate-budget-bill-ahead-of-final-passage https://img.videonest.org/gamma/x0Zlhog42pk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/x0Zlhog42pk_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania House Leaders Debate Budget Bill Ahead of Final Passage From the Pennsylvania House floor session on July 14th, 2025 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 646 Pennsylvaniabudgetbudget billstate budgetHouse Bill 1330state governmentfinal passagespending debateeconomic growtheducationfundingbipartisan governmentpolitical compromiseresponsible stewardshipminority leader https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/662643/anonymous-k-12-tip-line-logs-over-30k-reports https://img.videonest.org/gamma/PXu8eDNfR5s_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/PXu8eDNfR5s_video_v3.mp4 Anonymous K-12 Tip Line Logs Over 30K Reports (The Center Square) — Colorado's K-12 safety anonymous reporting system surpassed over 30,000 reports in the 2024-2025 school year. The Safe2Tell system received 30,461 reports in total, with seven out of the last 10 months in the 2024-2025 school year receiving more reports than in the previous school year. The system, which was first implemented in 2004, continues to operate even in summer months. It is a violence intervention and prevention program for students, staff, parents or community members to anonymously report threats to their own and others’ safety. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/colorado/article_c74d32dc-9b9f-45fd-ba99-8d4a26cf1542.html 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 338 Safe2TellK-12 safetyschool safetymental healthstudentsreportsCenter Squareeducationhealth screeningsviolence interventionElyse ApelEsther Wickhamhearing tests https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/662647/frustrations-expressed-as-chicago-aldermen-reject-limiting-mayoral-borrowing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/5_ctaJf-F24_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/5_ctaJf-F24_video_v3.mp4 Frustrations expressed as Chicago aldermen reject limiting mayoral borrowing A measure to help Chicago’s city council limit the mayor’s ability to borrow money has fallen short in committee. 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 ChicagoChicago aldermenmayoral borrowingBrandon JohnsonAnthony PruittChicago mayorlocal revenuestate oversight https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/662652/so-an-investigation-but-no-actual-action-rep-elise-stefanik-slams-inaction https://img.videonest.org/gamma/rVCG03NoMek_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/rVCG03NoMek_video_v3.mp4 “So an Investigation, But No Actual Action” — Rep. Elise Stefanik Slams Inaction From the House Education and Workforce Committee hearing on Antisemitism on July 15th, 2025 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 88 Elise StefanikHouse Education and Workforce CommitteeAntisemitismHunter CollegeCUNYJewish StudentsSwastikaHate CrimeNYPDUniversity Leadership https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/662660/washington-republican-gov-ferguson-is-fear-mongering-on-the-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/wobVHd1z3Lw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/wobVHd1z3Lw_video_v3.mp4 Washington Republican: Gov. Ferguson “Is Fear Mongering on the Bill” The Center Square's Washington State reporter Carleen Johnson's exclusive interview with State Senator John Braun (R) 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 202 John BraunBob FergusonWashington StateMedicaidLegislative processGovernment policyRegulatory billsTaxesWashington state politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/662674/rep-crane-r-az-as-you-guys-know-this-place-moves-at-a-snails-pace https://img.videonest.org/gamma/K4gmoiIrcTA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/K4gmoiIrcTA_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Crane (R-AZ): “As You Guys Know, This Place Moves at a Snail’s Pace” 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Eli CraneUS HouseHomeland SecurityCapitol PoliceDrone mitigationHR 3334Secret ServiceAuthorization https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/662677/us-house-testimony-the-time-for-action-is-long-past-congress-must-act https://img.videonest.org/gamma/XFm-noeYneE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/XFm-noeYneE_video_v3.mp4 US House Testimony: "The Time for Action Is Long Past Congress Must Act" 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 House Homeland Security CommitteeDrone TechnologyAirspace SecurityCongressInnovation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/662680/president-trump-well-grow-our-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Dq8h09QGfGs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Dq8h09QGfGs_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "We’ll Grow Our Economy" 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Donald TrumpWhite HouseFaith OfficeAmerican ValuesGrow EconomyPatriotismJudeo-ChristianFounding Fathers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/662694/rep-gimenez-r-fl-it-should-be-a-wake-up-call-to-us-and-a-call-to-action https://img.videonest.org/gamma/_oXY7Ddz4r8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/_oXY7Ddz4r8_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Giménez (R-FL): “It Should Be a Wake-up Call to Us and a Call to Action” House Homeland Security Committee 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 187 Rep. GiménezHouse Homeland Security Committeedronedrone technologyairport securitynational securityeconomic impactDepartment of DefenseDepartment of JusticeDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of EnergyMiami International Airportterrorist attack https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/662698/rep-johnson-d-ga-just-like-he-lied-about-releasing-the-epstein-files https://img.videonest.org/gamma/6LVfE0A8aws_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/6LVfE0A8aws_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Johnson (D-GA): “Just Like He Lied About Releasing the Epstein Files” House Judicial Committee How Leftist Nonprofit Networks Exploit Federal Tax Dollars to Advance a Radical Agenda 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 213 Hank JohnsonHouse Judicial CommitteeDark MoneyHeritage FoundationProject 2025Donald TrumpCampaign FinanceCharles KochGeorge SorosElon Musk https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/662701/what-does-the-tariff-revenue-surplus-mean https://img.videonest.org/gamma/oxeXHLWwtDE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/oxeXHLWwtDE_video_v3.mp4 What Does the Tariff Revenue Surplus Mean? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss tariff revenues on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 611 tariffstariff revenueeconomic policytradecustoms dutiesfederal governmentUnited States economyconsumer taxeseconomic activityimportsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyCenter Squarefiscal deficitJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/662704/president-trump-because-he-is-a-dummy-thats-why-and-you-dont-and-you-dont-cover-it-right https://img.videonest.org/gamma/aT25tOv57Eg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/aT25tOv57Eg_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "Because He Is a Dummy That’s Why and You Don’t and You Don’t Cover It Right" 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 Donald TrumpJoe BidenWarWhite HousePresident TrumpPresident BidenPolitical News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/662706/president-trump-bolsonaro-is-a-good-man https://img.videonest.org/gamma/2IbGlWqYZKc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/2IbGlWqYZKc_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "Bolsonaro Is a Good Man" 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Donald TrumpJair BolsonaroPresident TrumpPresident BolsonaroBrazilTrade Deals https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/662707/president-trump-i-call-him-too-late-jerome-powell https://img.videonest.org/gamma/MCaiyuwr7Ns_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/MCaiyuwr7Ns_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "I Call Him Too Late Jerome Powell" 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Donald TrumpJerome PowellInterest RatesFederal ReserveWhite HouseUS EconomyMonetary Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/662714/president-trump-hes-running-against-a-communist https://img.videonest.org/gamma/fLM_p-XMSwo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/fLM_p-XMSwo_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "He’s Running Against a Communist" 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 Donald TrumpRepublican PartyPolitical CampaignCommunismPolitical CandidateElection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/662717/seattle-overspends-on-potholes-as-dollar2b-road-backlog-lingers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/4WXlMYeasQM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/4WXlMYeasQM_video_v3.mp4 Seattle Overspends on Potholes as $2B Road Backlog Lingers From the Seattle City Council 7/15/25 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 270 SeattleSeattle City CouncilRoad RepairPotholeTransportation LevyInfrastructureBudgetElsa TibbitsDan StraussStreet Maintenance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/662720/president-trump-us-steel-will-be-right-here-no-matter-what https://img.videonest.org/gamma/naCswrhLeNQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/naCswrhLeNQ_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: U.S. Steel ‘Will Be Right Here No Matter What' From Trump's visit to Pittsburgh, PA for the Pennsylvania Energy & Innovation Summit on July 15th, 2025 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 69 Donald TrumpU.S. SteelPennsylvaniaEnergy SummitPittsburghManufacturingGolden ShareNipponJobsAmerican Workers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/662722/president-trump-says-us-will-surpass-chinas-power-explosion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Ty_e8h5lpqI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Ty_e8h5lpqI_video_v3.mp4 President Trump Says U.S. Will Surpass China’s Power Explosion From Trump's visit to Pittsburgh, PA for the Pennsylvania Energy & Innovation Summit on July 15th, 2025 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Donald TrumpJoe BidenChinaUnited StatesEnergyPennsylvania Energy & Innovation SummitPennsylvaniaEnergy PolicyPower GenerationTrump Administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/662723/president-trump-greatest-scam-in-history https://img.videonest.org/gamma/iVLmKWmhTRk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/iVLmKWmhTRk_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "Greatest Scam in History" 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Donald TrumpJoe BidenEnergy InfrastructureGreen New DealWhite HousePolitical News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/662724/spokane-conservatives-question-accuracy-of-2025-homelessness-count https://img.videonest.org/gamma/FhNH7tv9m8U_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/FhNH7tv9m8U_video_v3.mp4 Spokane Conservatives Question Accuracy of 2025 Homelessness Count (The Center Square) – Despite recording the second consecutive decline in homelessness since 2016, the Spokane City Council’s conservative minority questioned that data on Monday – one of the two members had participated in the Point-in-Time Count last January, calling the feedback “unreliable.” The 2025 Point-in-Time Count released Monday recorded 1,806 people experiencing homelessness in January, a 10.6% dip compared to 2024. City staff were supposed to lead a committee meeting on Monday with the data but fell behind on the agenda, citing last-minute changes they made that morning. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_7f60cc67-2ba5-4d26-9161-606f371417a1.html 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 992 SpokaneHomelessnessPoint-in-Time CountSpokane CountySurvey DataWashington StateMental IllnessSubstance AbuseJonathan BingleTim ClouserDon Kinderhousing servicestaxpayer moneySeattleKing County https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/662727/republicans-grill-university-presidents-over-antisemitism-on-campuses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Uf-wcCeaFvU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Uf-wcCeaFvU_video_v3_converted.mp4 Republicans Grill University Presidents Over Antisemitism on Campuses (The Center Square) – The presidents of Georgetown, The City University of New York and the University of California, Berkeley faced tough questioning by Republicans Tuesday while testifying about antisemitism on their campuses in front of a U.S. House of Representatives’ panel. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_08707905-6272-4584-b21d-4b7ec5952f9b.html 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 AntisemitismUniversity presidentsHouse panelUS HouseGeorgetownCUNYUC BerkeleyCollege campusesRepublicansDemocratsTrump administrationRandy Fine https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/662729/republicans-grill-university-presidents-over-antisemitism-on-campuses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/W83SDAQcgwQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/W83SDAQcgwQ_video_v3.mp4 Republicans Grill University Presidents Over Antisemitism on Campuses 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 AntisemitismCollege CampusHouse RepublicansUniversity PresidentsGeorgetown UniversityCUNYUC BerkeleyHouse of RepresentativesUS HousePolitical debate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/662730/president-trump-announcing-plans-to-build-10-state-of-the-art-nuclear-reactors https://img.videonest.org/gamma/tm7im6zon9o_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/tm7im6zon9o_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "Announcing Plans to Build 10 State-Of-The-Art Nuclear Reactors" 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Donald TrumpNuclear ReactorsWestinghouseTax CutsAmerican HistoryPennsylvania EnergyInnovation Summit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/662958/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-july-16th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/gvrNQX8xC30_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/gvrNQX8xC30_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday July 16th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1905 IllinoisIllinois politicsGreg BishopIllinois in Focushealthcarehealthcare costspension fundsstate revenuepolitical newsRobin Kellypensionsstate legislatureelectioncontrollerauditor general https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/662975/congresswoman-kelly-on-big-beautiful-bill-and-her-bid-for-illinois-us-senate-seat https://img.videonest.org/gamma/S_YE78xEN7U_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/S_YE78xEN7U_video_v3.mp4 Congresswoman Kelly on 'big, beautiful bill' and her bid for Illinois' U.S. Senate seat Greg Bishop talks live with Illinois U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly about the Democrats' criticism of President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and about her bid to become the next U.S. Senator from Illinois. 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 874 Robin KellyUS SenateDonald TrumpHealthcare BillMedicaidIllinoiscongresswomangovernment efficiencygun violencehealthcareconsumer protectionThe Big Beautiful Billlocal economiesrural hospitalsIllinois Invest https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/662976/il-comptroller-early-monthly-pension-payment-could-generate-dollar20m-in-roi https://img.videonest.org/gamma/WB3inckske4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/WB3inckske4_video_v3.mp4 IL Comptroller: Early monthly pension payment could generate $20M in ROI Greg Bishop shares a conversation with Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza about the extra monthly pension payment she's making with the hopes of netting $20 million in investment returns for the taxpayer funded pension funds. Illinois' pensions have $140 billion of unfunded liability. 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 802 Illinois comptrollerSusana Mendozapension paymentsreturn on investmentIllinois budgettaxpayersstate revenuepension fundMendozaComptroller MendozaIllinoispension systemfinancial reportGreg Bishopstatewide audit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/662990/president-trump-i-say-vladimir-i-only-want-to-help-with-one-deal-russia https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1-P0_l_Jm9c_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1-P0_l_Jm9c_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “I Say, ‘Vladimir, I Only Want to Help With One Deal, Russia” 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Donald TrumpVladimir PutinRussiaInternational RelationsForeign PolicyJoint Base Andrews https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/662993/president-trump-it-happened-because-of-good-management-and-tariffs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/zcNik6vseD0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/zcNik6vseD0_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “It Happened Because of Good Management and Tariffs” 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Donald TrumpTariffsBudget SurplusJoint Base AndrewsEconomic Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/662995/president-trump-these-were-closed-countries https://img.videonest.org/gamma/quE5XYYbKAU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/quE5XYYbKAU_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “These Were Closed Countries” 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Donald TrumpVietnam DealChina DealJoint Base AndrewsTrade AgreementsInternational Relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/663009/president-trump-murderers-that-were-allowed-in-to-our-country-by-biden https://img.videonest.org/gamma/qdz5SUfVDr4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/qdz5SUfVDr4_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "Murderers That Were Allowed in to Our Country by Biden" 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 Donald TrumpJoe BidenU.S. Borderillegal immigrationBahrainCrown PrincePolitical News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/663018/president-trump-youre-allowed-to-deduct-your-interest-from-a-car-payment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/hMF1LmgAjcg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/hMF1LmgAjcg_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "You’re Allowed to Deduct Your Interest From a Car Payment" 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Donald TrumpCar PaymentInterest DeductionTax ReformMade in AmericaSocial SecurityOvertimeBahrainWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/663026/sec-mcmahon-no-child-should-be-a-prisoner-of-a-failing-school https://img.videonest.org/gamma/FrFFX05Y7kc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/FrFFX05Y7kc_video_v3.mp4 Sec. McMahon: “No Child Should Be a Prisoner of a Failing School” Secretary of Education Linda McMahon participates in the American Legislative Exchange Council's 52nd annual meeting 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 231 Linda McMahonschool choicequality educationcharter schoolshome schoolpublic schoolprivate schoolreligious schoolparentingeducation fundingAmerican Legislative Exchange Council https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/663032/wallethubs-chip-lupo-seattle-tops-list-for-recent-inflation-impact https://img.videonest.org/gamma/yMFLZ-tuuhw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/yMFLZ-tuuhw_video_v3.mp4 Wallethub’s Chip Lupo: Seattle Tops List for Recent Inflation Impact The Center Square’s Washington State reporter Carleen Johnson interviews WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo about a new report ranking U.S. cities by inflation rates—where Seattle tops the list. 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 179 Seattleinflation ratesWalletHubChip Lupoconsumer price indexcost of livingfood costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/663290/is-the-income-gap-tightening https://img.videonest.org/gamma/gUHKw5BdwHo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/gUHKw5BdwHo_video_v3.mp4 Is the Income Gap Tightening? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss rising blue collar wages and larger labor market trends on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 538 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguylabor gapblue collarBurning Glass InstituteUS workforceimmigrationeducation trendsblue collar jobslabor shortageswhite collar jobseconomic datawage inequalitygenerative AI https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/663305/rep-ogles-r-tn-theyre-not-migrants-theyre-illegal-immigrants https://img.videonest.org/gamma/DZJLZX9KrwE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/DZJLZX9KrwE_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Ogles (R-TN): “They’re Not Migrants They’re Illegal Immigrants” Representative Ogles, a republican from Tennessee, voices his frustration during the House Homeland Security Committee Meeting 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 129 Rep. OglesRepublican PartyHouse Homeland Security CommitteeIllegal ImmigrationHuman TraffickingSex TraffickingMissing ChildrenDonald TrumpElon MuskUS House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/663311/president-trump-well-be-getting-the-drug-dealers-pushers-and-peddlers-off-our-street https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1wCM5YcIF6o_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1wCM5YcIF6o_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "We’ll Be Getting the Drug Dealers, Pushers, and Peddlers off Our Street" 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Donald TrumpDrug DealersDrug OverdoseBill SigningMandatory MinimumIllicit Poisons10-Year Sentence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/663315/president-trump-cartels-have-a-tremendous-grip-on-mexic https://img.videonest.org/gamma/q7PoRLOYWgE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/q7PoRLOYWgE_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "Cartels Have a Tremendous Grip on Mexic" 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Donald TrumpPresident TrumpBill SigningFentanyl ActDrug CartelsMexicoDrug Smugglers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/663317/anthony-bernal-invoked-his-fifth-amendment-right-in-response-to-questions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/GMJt3fZu62E_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/GMJt3fZu62E_video_v3.mp4 Anthony Bernal Invoked His Fifth Amendment Right in Response to Questions During The Deposition of Anthony Bernal on the Biden Autopen Scandal 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Anthony BernalFifth AmendmentJoe BidenBiden Autopen ScandalCongressional HearingSelf-incrimination https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/663323/president-trump-on-jerome-powell-hes-costing-us-a-lot-of-money https://img.videonest.org/gamma/423JkggTbgs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/423JkggTbgs_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Jerome Powell: “He’s Costing Us a Lot of Money” President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the Crown Prince and PM of Bahrain 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 145 Donald TrumpJerome PowellFederal ReserveInterest RatesEconomic PolicyInflationJoe BidenKamala Harris https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/663324/sec-mcmahon-no-child-should-be-a-prisoner-of-a-failing-school https://img.videonest.org/gamma/cUhEEM4U86I_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/cUhEEM4U86I_video_v3_converted.mp4 Sec. McMahon: “No child should be a prisoner of a failing school” 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Linda McMahoneducationschool choiceAmerican Legislative Exchange Councilparentingschoolingeducation reform https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/663326/rep-pfluger-r-tx-what-a-tragic-statement-to-make https://img.videonest.org/gamma/XqcQwzxos1k_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/XqcQwzxos1k_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Pfluger (R-TX): ”What a Tragic Statement to Make” Representative Pfluger, a republican from Texas, voices his frustration during the House Homeland Security Committee Meeting 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 155 Rep. PflugerTexas FloodsHouse Homeland Security CommitteeFEMADisaster ReliefPolitical Debate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/663332/gov-newsom-its-about-time-donald-trump-grow-up https://img.videonest.org/gamma/DQlheedoOPA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/DQlheedoOPA_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Newsom: “It’s About Time Donald Trump Grow Up” Governor Newsom Provides Update After Visiting Los Angeles Communities Affected by Immigration Raids Courtesy of the Office of the Governor 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 Gavin NewsomDonald TrumpImmigration RaidsLos AngelesImmigration PolicyCHP Officer CanoMexicoFamiliesCaliforniaSteven Miller https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/663338/president-trump-thatll-help-stop-wars-actually https://img.videonest.org/gamma/mfQ_tOMS0EE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/mfQ_tOMS0EE_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "That’ll Help Stop Wars, Actually" 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpBahrainBilateral MeetingOil ProductionEnergy PolicyCrown PrinceWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/663343/president-trump-like-in-new-york-we-have-a-communist-running https://img.videonest.org/gamma/uEWQOJ-PFKw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/uEWQOJ-PFKw_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "Like in New York, We Have a Communist Running" 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 13 Donald TrumpNew YorkCommunistBilateral MeetingBahrainPolitical CandidatesU.S. Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/672070/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-july-17th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/rAUzyrDZ-gs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/rAUzyrDZ-gs_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday July 17th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1805 IllinoisGun LawSecond AmendmentSchool ChoiceEducationGreg BishopFirearmsGun ControlIllinois State PolicePublic SchoolsUS Supreme CourtDepartment of EducationFederal Tax CreditInvest in Kids ActGovernor Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/675117/ca-running-67percent-on-clean-energy-prices-double-us-average https://img.videonest.org/gamma/PsxTm_Rw5Jg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/PsxTm_Rw5Jg_video_v3.mp4 CA Running 67% on ‘Clean’ Energy; Prices Double Us Average (The Center Square) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom says new state data shows two-thirds of the state’s energy came from “clean” energy sources in 2023. Energy prices for the state’s three largest providers averaged 36.6 cents per kilowatt hour in the first quarter of 2025, or more than double the national average of 17.5 cents per kilowatt per hour. “As the federal government turns its back on innovation and commonsense, California is making our clean energy future a reality,” said Newsom in a statement. “The world’s fourth largest economy is running on two-thirds clean power — the largest economy on the planet to achieve this milestone.” Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_304a531d-24df-4afd-a4f4-8c3f184950dd.html 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 373 California energyclean energyGavin Newsomutility ratessolar powerCPUCsolar panel paymentsutility billsenergy subsidiesrooftop solarlow incomeenergy bill assistanceKeegan KernodleKenneth Schrupp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/675132/pierce-county-sheriff-addresses-restrictions-against-working-with-ice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/piMQDt82Wy4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/piMQDt82Wy4_video_v3.mp4 Pierce County Sheriff Addresses Restrictions Against Working With ICE Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank addressed the restrictions his office faces against working with ICE 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 146 Keith SwankPierce CountyICEWashington StateImmigration LawsIllegal ImmigrationKeep Washington Working ActSupreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/675149/washington-gun-law-visits-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/9cYAExLdTcs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/9cYAExLdTcs_video_v3.mp4 Washington Gun Law visits Illinois Greg Bishop shares a conversation with Washington Gun Law host William Kirk about the status of Illinois gun laws and what to expect with the appeals court set to hear the challenge to Illinois gun ban law. 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 876 IllinoisWashington Gun LawWilliam KirkSecond amendmentSupreme Courtgun lawsfirearmsred flag lawsIllinois casedue processfirearm banAR-15Firearm Owner IDIllinois gun lawGun ban https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/675150/education-secretary-parents-should-have-education-choice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/A7ml01IcipM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/A7ml01IcipM_video_v3.mp4 Education secretary: Parents should have education choice Greg Bishop discusses education with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education saying parents should have a choice to take their children out of failing schools. This as the federal government approved a school choice scholarship tax credit program that Illinois must opt into for families to benefit from. 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 527 school scholarshipGreg BishopIllinoisfederal tax creditvoucher programspublic schoolsInvest in KidsLinda McMahonDepartment of EducationDick Durbinfederal programRobin Kelly https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/675190/sen-braun-urges-ferguson-to-get-past-fearmongering-on-big-beautiful-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/-gUsrFy_OlU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/-gUsrFy_OlU_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Braun Urges Ferguson to Get Past Fearmongering on ‘Big Beautiful Bill' (The Center Square) – Six months after Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson took office with a moderate-sounding tone that encouraged many Republicans, state Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, says Ferguson has instead proven to be in “lockstep” with majority party Democrats in the Legislature. “He put forward a very bipartisan, no-nonsense … I just want good government image during the session,” the Senate Minority Leader said in a Monday interview with The Center Square. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_670a3225-6906-434c-9ee5-5ee1bd151091.html 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 679 John BraunBob FergusonWashington StateWashington State LegislatureState budgetTaxpayer Funded HealthcarePlanned ParenthoodFederal fundingStates RightsThe Center Squarecutting spendingTitle IXTitle VIMedicaid patientsFederal Money https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/675191/white-house-democrats-wanting-transparency-on-epstein-files-is-asinine https://img.videonest.org/gamma/41BO8A_scRE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/41BO8A_scRE_video_v3.mp4 White House: Democrats wanting transparency on Epstein files is ‘asinine’ Jeffery Epstein died in 2019, but his alleged child sex trafficking crimes continue to haunt elected officials after the U.S. Department of Justice decided to not release any further information. 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 White HouseDemocratsJeffery EpsteinKaroline LeavittTransparency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/675193/stephen-moore-the-only-way-out-of-welfare-is-a-job https://img.videonest.org/gamma/zBo92ChhYt0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/zBo92ChhYt0_video_v3.mp4 Stephen Moore: “The Only Way Out of Welfare Is a Job” American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 185 Stephen MooreAmerican Legislative Exchange CouncilALECwelfare reformschool choicetax cutshealth savings accountsfederal billgovernment policyjob markethealthcare costsDonald TrumpJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/675194/states-sue-trump-administration-over-education-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/8GbH_-jsiEw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/8GbH_-jsiEw_video_v3.mp4 States Sue Trump Administration Over Education Funding (The Center Square) — California, Colorado, Arizona and Nevada are part of a coalition of 24 states and the District of Columbia, suing the Trump administration for withholding $6.8 billion in federal education funding. These states are calling this freeze unconstitutional, unlawful and an arbitrary decision. Each year on July 1, states receive their federal education funds Congress has allocated for the upcoming school year. An email from the U.S. Department of Education, sent to various departments of education across the country, stated the department would not be “issuing obligating funds” for six formula funding programs on July 1. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/arizona/article_0c6cc27b-8bea-4709-8c06-de06762a5c6e.html 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 713 Donald TrumpTrump AdministrationFederal fundingUS Department of EducationDepartment of EducationUnconstitutionalgovernmentbureaucracyred tapeLayoffsSupreme CourtSonia SotomayorWashington DClegacy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/675198/press-sec-leavitt-three-billion-dollars-is-still-a-lot-of-money https://img.videonest.org/gamma/diAXGK8FYKc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/diAXGK8FYKc_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “Three Billion Dollars Is Still a Lot of Money” 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Karine Jean-PierreWhite HousePress BriefingTariffsRussiaUkraineSecondary SanctionsPeace AgreementFinancial Aid3 Billion dollars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/675200/rep-levin-d-ca-a-responsibility-to-protect-congresss-spending-authority https://img.videonest.org/gamma/gz0nQZLD_jU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/gz0nQZLD_jU_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Levin (D-CA): “A Responsibility to Protect Congress’s Spending Authority” House Appropriations Committee 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Representative LevinCongress spendingspending authorityArticle 1 Section 9Government spendingHouse Appropriations Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/675201/washington-gun-law-host-says-illinois-gun-ban-case-is-full-monty-for-scotus https://img.videonest.org/gamma/u2WUfYb5_BM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/u2WUfYb5_BM_video_v3.mp4 Washington Gun Law host says Illinois gun ban case is ‘full Monty’ for SCOTUS Popular YouTube Second Amendment commentator William Kirk says Illinoisans should stay in Illinois and fight gun control measures. 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 102 William KirkIllinoisGun BanSupreme CourtSecond AmendmentGun ControlBarnett CaseDepartment of JusticeSeventh CircuitGun Registry https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/675206/spokesperson-bruce-on-hamas-they-are-still-holding-dead-bodies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/g5obidfsVcY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/g5obidfsVcY_video_v3.mp4 Spokesperson Bruce on Hamas: "They are still holding dead bodies" 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Department of StatePress BriefingMurderDead bodiesLive peopleInternational affairs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/675208/spokesperson-bruce-we-know-the-suffering https://img.videonest.org/gamma/zHWj02Y0su4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/zHWj02Y0su4_video_v3.mp4 Spokesperson Bruce: "We Know the Suffering" 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Department of StatePress BriefingWarConflictSufferingMediaVietnamCombatPolitical Issues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/675211/spokesperson-bruce-israel-never-targets-churches-or-religious-sites https://img.videonest.org/gamma/PGC2e_AnwLk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/PGC2e_AnwLk_video_v3.mp4 Spokesperson Bruce: "Israel Never Targets Churches or Religious Sites" 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Department of StatePress BriefingIsraelIDFReligious SitesCivilian CasualtiesGaza CityHoly Family Church https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/675216/press-sec-leavitt-as-if-they-ever-wanted-transparency-when-it-comes-to-jeffery-epstein https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ehnshWRjtVQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ehnshWRjtVQ_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “As if they ever wanted transparency when it comes to Jeffery Epstein” 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Karoline LeavittWhite HousePress BriefingJeffrey EpsteinDemocratic PartyDepartment of JusticeAttorney GeneralFBIPolitical TransparencyPam BondiDan BonginoKash Patel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/675218/press-sec-leavitt-he-will-not-support-amnesty-for-illegal-aliens-in-any-way https://img.videonest.org/gamma/aP3oQttIDJM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/aP3oQttIDJM_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “He Will Not Support Amnesty for Illegal Aliens in Any Way” White House press briefing 7/17/25 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Press Secretary LeavittWhite House briefingImmigration policyIllegal aliensAmnestyPresidentLegislationDignity ActVetoGenius ActRescissions package https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/675220/lawmakers-seek-to-revoke-charter-for-major-teachers-union https://img.videonest.org/gamma/5MmSowLYEoo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/5MmSowLYEoo_video_v3.mp4 Lawmakers Seek to Revoke Charter for Major Teachers Union 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 National Education AssociationRepublican lawmakersFederal charterMark HarrisMarsha BlackburnEducation policyCharter repeal act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/686867/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-july-18th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/8e7h9PLAccQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/8e7h9PLAccQ_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday July 18th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1970 IllinoisGun controlGun band litigationThe Center SquareSecond AmendmentAppeals CourtIllinois LawKwame RaoulAttorney GeneralEpstein filesUS HouseTransparencyJustice Department2026 electionGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/686871/ca-bill-to-let-la-buy-fire-destroyed-lots-for-low-income-housing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/B1r9Cpbn54U_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/B1r9Cpbn54U_video_v3.mp4 CA Bill to Let LA Buy Fire-Destroyed Lots for Low-Income Housing (The Center Square) - The California Senate passed a bill to authorize a Los Angeles County “Resilient Rebuilding Authority" that could use public funds to "purchase lots at a fair price for land banking," and "create open space." The bill would also allow municipal bodies to use property taxes to fund low-income housing and public transit. Senate Bill 549 now has a hearing in the state Assembly scheduled for Wednesday. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_861930c9-93ea-4e5c-b098-30d35fe3fa26.html 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 711 California legislative billfire destroyed lotsland bankingResilient Rebuilding Authorityaffordable housinglow income housingLA Countyfinancing mechanismtransithousing projectsLos AngelesCaliforniareal estatearea median incomecity planning https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/686874/durbin-joins-chorus-of-congressmen-demanding-epstein-files-be-released https://img.videonest.org/gamma/3ZgCIf26ypE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/3ZgCIf26ypE_video_v3.mp4 Durbin joins chorus of congressmen demanding Epstein files be released reviews a letter Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin signed to urge the U.S. Department of Justice to release files around the Jeffrey Epstein child sex trafficking case and the response from the White House to bipartisan calls for transparency. 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 716 Richard DurbinEpstein filesJeffrey EpsteinDepartment of JusticeWhite Housebipartisan legislationIllinois in FocusGhislaine MaxwellChris Van HollenPam BondiGreg BishopJFK filesJoe BidenCaroline LeavittJames Comey https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/686875/press-sec-leavitt-i-think-he-was-quite-surprised-by-the-uptick https://img.videonest.org/gamma/sUkk9uzEfXQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/sUkk9uzEfXQ_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “I Think He Was Quite Surprised by the Uptick” 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Karoline LeavittWhite HousePress BriefingExecutive OrdersMedical Funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/686876/il-requests-delay-in-final-gun-ban-appeal-brief-as-separate-illegal-alien-with-gun-case-reversed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/giH0ubDJ9A0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/giH0ubDJ9A0_video_v3.mp4 IL requests delay in final gun ban appeal brief as separate illegal alien with gun case reversed Greg Bishop reviews recent court filings in two separate firearms related cases. In the case challenging Illinois' gun and magazine ban, the state is asking to delay the deadline to final a final brief before the Sept. 22 oral arguments in the appeals court. In a separate case challenging the prohibition of illegal aliens having firearms, an appeals court overturned the lower court's ruling the law unconstitutional and remanded the case back to the district court. 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 858 Illinois in Focus DailySeventh CircuitUS Court of AppealsGreg Bishopgun ban challengenon-citizen aliensfirearmsHeriberto Carbajal-Florescourt of appealslawillegal aliensIllinoisgun banIllinois lawKwame Raoul https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/686877/sen-braun-r-we-live-in-one-of-the-most-expensive-states-in-the-country https://img.videonest.org/gamma/U7Ro6WFTXj4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/U7Ro6WFTXj4_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Braun (R): “We Live In One of the Most Expensive States in the Country” The Center Square's Washington State reporter Carleen Johnson's exclusive interview with State Senator John Braun (R) 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 122 John BraunWashington StateTax PolicyCost of LivingDemocratic partyAffordabilityTax savingsEnergy PolicyOlympia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/686885/press-sec-leavitt-executive-order-banning-a-central-bank-digital-currency https://img.videonest.org/gamma/4-mnoeb3PG0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/4-mnoeb3PG0_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “Executive Order Banning a Central Bank Digital Currency” 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 White HousePress BriefingCentral BankDigital CurrencyExecutive OrderLegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/686888/press-sec-leavitt-npr-unfortunately-has-become-really-just-a-a-propaganda-voice-for-the-left https://img.videonest.org/gamma/O9mf0Mkibo8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/O9mf0Mkibo8_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “NPR Unfortunately Has Become Really Just a a Propaganda Voice for the Left” 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Press SecretaryKaroline LeavittNPRPropagandaHunter BidenLaptop ScandalWhite HousePress BriefingMedia Bias https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/686893/rep-issa-r-ca-it-has-been-voted-down-repeatedly-because-in-fact-it-is-misguided https://img.videonest.org/gamma/D0QfYafkxww_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/D0QfYafkxww_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Issa (R-CA): “It Has Been Voted Down Repeatedly Because in Fact It Is Misguided” From the US House floor proceedings 7/17/25 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 158 Darrell IssaUS HouseLebanese Armed ForcesIsraelBenjamin NetanyahuForeign PolicyLebanonHezbollahKing AbdullahUS Special Forces https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/686894/press-sec-leavitt-he-directed-his-administration-to-review-a-reopening-plan-for-alcatraz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Q_KAxIMv8xI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Q_KAxIMv8xI_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “He Directed His Administration to Review a Reopening Plan for Alcatraz” 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 White HousePress BriefingAlcatrazReopening PlanUS GovernmentBureau of PrisonsSecretary of Interior https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/688775/is-the-current-solar-net-metering-system-unfairly-benefiting-wealthy-property-owners https://img.videonest.org/gamma/cd4XNTakbdc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/cd4XNTakbdc_video_v3.mp4 Is the current solar net metering system unfairly benefiting wealthy property owners? 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Solar Net MeteringCaliforniaPublic UtilityProperty OwnersElectricity RatesSolar Panel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/688779/fiscal-fallout-wa-allocates-dollar150-million-for-medicaid-like-healthcare-to-illegal-aliens https://img.videonest.org/gamma/LeRju-8_O4w_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/LeRju-8_O4w_video_v3.mp4 Fiscal Fallout: WA Allocates $150 Million for Medicaid-Like Healthcare to Illegal Aliens (The Center Square) – As Washington state grapples with a potential fiscal crisis by 2027, the Legislature this session allocated $150 million to fund a Medicaid-style program offering healthcare to illegal aliens. It's a spending discretion that one lawmaker is criticizing given that the state has chronically undercompensated medical providers of Medicaid patients, while a top ranking legislator argues expanded access to healthcare avoids overwhelming emergency services and facilities. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_9a847a3b-c526-46dc-bffd-b70dddfbf9c0.html 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 165 Washington StateMedicaidHealthcareIllegal AliensFiscal CrisisState LegislatureApple Health ExpansionTaxpayersImmigrationTJ Martinell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/688783/annie-tomasini-invoked-her-fifth-amendment-right-in-response-to-questions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/0LRuG_DSPRs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/0LRuG_DSPRs_video_v3.mp4 Annie Tomasini Invoked Her Fifth Amendment Right in Response to Questions The Deposition of Annie Tomasini on the Biden Autopen Scandal 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 88 Annie TomasiniFifth AmendmentJoe BidenBiden familycongressself-incriminationwhite housebusiness dealingscongressional hearingautopen scandal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/688794/trump-celebrates-dollar90b-plan-for-ai-infrastructure-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/6Y1jhO1FGeU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/6Y1jhO1FGeU_video_v3.mp4 Trump Celebrates $90B Plan for AI Infrastructure in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – Artificial intelligence infrastructure coming to Pennsylvania includes $90 billion from tech giants, energy companies and investment firms betting on the state’s rich power supply. And it’s got the seal of approval from top federal officials, including U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., and President Donald Trump. In recent years, Pennsylvania’s reputation as an energy exporter and its easy access to power plants have risen its profile within investment circles hoping to capitalize on the “AI revolution.” Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_26e6635c-d61b-480d-8592-0af638333150.html 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 597 Donald TrumpAI infrastructurePennsylvaniaAmazonMicrosoftData CentersAIEnergyInvestmentJosh ShapiroChristina LengyelKristen SmithCarnegie Mellon University https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/688804/what-does-this-illinois-ruling-mean-for-other-firearm-related-cases-involving-non-citizens https://img.videonest.org/gamma/SoW6NLfPWnk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/SoW6NLfPWnk_video_v3.mp4 What does this Illinois ruling mean for other firearm-related cases involving non-citizens? 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 IllinoisCourt RulingNon-CitizensFirearmsSecond AmendmentIllegal AlienChicagoFiring Pistol https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/688806/press-sec-leavitt-to-help-finally-end-the-devastating-fentanyl-crisis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/glWhlko-eCM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/glWhlko-eCM_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “To Help Finally End the Devastating Fentanyl Crisis” 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 17 White HousePress BriefingPress SecretaryKaroline LeavittFentanyl CrisisDrug TraffickingHalt Fentanyl Trafficking ActAngel FamiliesLawPresident https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/688808/president-trump-shes-the-new-star-of-the-democrat-party-jasmine-crockett https://img.videonest.org/gamma/pwow1I6M-y0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/pwow1I6M-y0_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "She’s the New Star of the Democrat Party Jasmine Crockett" 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 Donald TrumpJasmine CrockettDemocrat PartySigning CeremonyGENIUS ActPolitical News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/688810/what-led-the-appeals-court-to-reverse-the-lower-courts-dismissal-in-this-illinois-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/D9hCnM2oWJw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/D9hCnM2oWJw_video_v3.mp4 What led the appeals court to reverse the lower court’s dismissal in this Illinois case? 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 IllinoisAppeals CourtDistrict CourtFlores CaseNon-CitizenGun LawSecond AmendmentFirearmsFederal Statute https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/688812/what-did-the-7th-circuit-say-about-guns-and-immigration-status https://img.videonest.org/gamma/zh3Gnn6ZlV4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/zh3Gnn6ZlV4_video_v3_converted.mp4 What Did the 7th Circuit Say About Guns and Immigration Status? 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 7th Circuit CourtCourt of AppealsHeriberto Carbajal-FloresChicago PoliceFirearm PossessionIllegal AlienSecond AmendmentUS LawGun ControlImmigration Status https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/688819/gov-desantis-on-alligator-alcatraz-they-are-offered-an-all-expense-paid-trip-back https://img.videonest.org/gamma/krCjY-Lg1P8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/krCjY-Lg1P8_video_v3.mp4 Gov. DeSantis on Alligator Alcatraz: "They Are Offered an All-Expense-Paid Trip Back" 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Ron DeSantisGovernor DeSantisDHSillegal immigrationimmigration policyall-expense-paid tripdeportationfederal governmentgovernment spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/688821/department-of-education-continues-efforts-to-dismantle-itself https://img.videonest.org/gamma/iWITjGyLNz8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/iWITjGyLNz8_video_v3.mp4 Department of Education Continues Efforts to Dismantle Itself 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 US Department of EducationUS Supreme CourtEducation DecisionsState EducationDonald TrumpLinda McMahonEducation Quality https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/688847/a-step-forward-pennsylvania-house-passes-budget-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/JZCeHiAOI9A_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/JZCeHiAOI9A_video_v3.mp4 ‘A Step Forward’: Pennsylvania House Passes Budget Bill (The Center Square) - Two weeks late, the Pennsylvania House has taken a major step forward in passing a new state budget. House Bill 1330 passed the House with a vote of 105-97, with three Republicans voting alongside Democrats and one member on leave. Republican Appropriations chair Jim Struzzi of Indiana called the bill a necessary step forward given the delays in the legislature, but he urged his caucus to vote against the bill. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_452135d2-05a5-42b6-88a8-de696c8234fd.html 2025-07-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 420 Pennsylvania budgetstate budgetbudget negotiationsPennsylvaniaHouse DemocratsRepublican Senatestate legislatureJosh Shapiromass transitskill gamesChristen SmithChristina Lengyel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/688848/analysis-trump-tariffs-could-cancel-out-benefits-of-gop-tax-cuts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/SZZSoqnFJug_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/SZZSoqnFJug_video_v3.mp4 Analysis: Trump Tariffs Could Cancel Out Benefits of GOP Tax Cuts (The Center Square) – President Donald Trump's tariffs could cancel out the economic benefits of the GOP's tax cuts, according to a new analysis from the Tax Foundation. "Our analysis finds the current U.S.-imposed and scheduled tariffs threaten to offset much of the economic benefits of the tax cuts, while falling short of paying for them," according to a report from the national nonprofit. The tax cuts included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are expected to cost about $4 trillion over the next decade, or about $3 trillion factoring in economic growth. At the same time, Trump's tariffs are expected to drag on the U.S. economy. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_eaed6a01-7d70-41ba-9ddf-b5f4ac95b2cb.html 2025-07-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 434 Donald TrumptariffsTax Foundationeconomic policytax cutsinflation ratecost of livingFederal Reservenegotiationsconsumer price indexDan McCalebBrett Rowlandtariff planseconomic benefits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/688851/analyst-chicago-st-louis-inflation-problems-reflect-illinois-struggles https://img.videonest.org/gamma/i1oZySbQ76k_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/i1oZySbQ76k_video_v3.mp4 Analyst: Chicago, St. Louis Inflation Problems Reflect Illinois Struggles (The Center Square) – Illinois is one of the U.S. states hardest hit by inflation, an analyst says . The personal finance company WalletHub compared 23 major metropolitan areas across key metrics, including the Consumer Price Index, to measure inflation and how it impacts people in different cities. According to the report, two of the five major metropolitan areas with the biggest inflation problems have a large footprint in Illinois. 2025-07-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisInflationChicagoSt. LouisConsumer Price IndexEconomic PolicyIllinois pensionGas taxPolitical CorruptionGovernor PritzkerIllinois HouseIllinois SenateState RepresentativeEthics legislationFederal Investigation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/688862/president-trump-im-also-committed-to-signing-landmark-crypto-market-structure-legislation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/JiZLBu-v3uU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/JiZLBu-v3uU_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "I’m Also Committed to Signing Landmark Crypto Market Structure Legislation" 2025-07-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Donald TrumpCrypto marketCryptoLegislationCBDCSigningExecutive orderUnited States https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/688867/president-trump-the-genius-act-creates-a-clear-and-simple-regulatory-framework https://img.videonest.org/gamma/g4SjOfOoYwQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/g4SjOfOoYwQ_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "The Genius Act Creates a Clear and Simple Regulatory Framework" 2025-07-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 President TrumpGENIUS ActStablecoinsFinancial TechnologyUS DollarRegulatory FrameworkDigital CurrencyS.1582 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/688872/rep-gimenez-r-fl-on-trafficking-that-has-to-be-one-of-the-biggest-scandals-in-american-history https://img.videonest.org/gamma/8jXpzKwjTVY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/8jXpzKwjTVY_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Giménez (R-Fl) on Trafficking: “That Has to Be One of the Biggest Scandals in American History” 2025-07-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Carlos GiménezJoe BidenBiden AdministrationHuman TraffickingMigrantsChildren https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/688902/best-of-illinois-in-focus-or-greg-bishop-71125 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/8TnLkCIJt04_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/8TnLkCIJt04_video_v3.mp4 Best of Illinois in Focus | Greg Bishop (7/11/25) This week, The Center Square's Greg Bishop reviews recent court filings in two separate firearms related cases, recent comments from members of the hemp industry about what they say are common sense regulations for the industry, and more! 2025-07-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 3675 Greg BishopIllinoisGun ControlHempRegulationsJB PritzkerIllinois legislationCannabisBudget FundsFirearmsIllinois HempPublic safetyRevenue FundsEconomic developmentLaw Enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/688903/venkat-urges-pennsylvania-senate-to-move-on-medical-debt-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/2sKhMEAtRqE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/2sKhMEAtRqE_video_v3.mp4 Venkat Urges Pennsylvania Senate to Move On Medical Debt Bill (The Center Square) - As the state still struggles to find agreement with its own budget, some legislators are urging action to protect residents of the commonwealth from the expected fallout of the Congressional budget resolution bill that passed earlier this month. One such measure is a bipartisan bill establishing requirements for hospital financial assistance which passed the House in May. It currently awaits consideration in the Senate. The bill would ensure patients have a better understanding of their financial situation and options when engaging with the healthcare system by requiring hospitals to provide standardized financial aid information. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_0e1dbac2-374a-44b7-a05a-46396696be16.html 2025-07-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 410 Medical DebtPennsylvaniaDebt Forgivenesscongress billJosh ShapiroMedicaidinsurance premiumhealth outcomespreventative careUS CongressChristen SmithChristina Lengyel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/688922/rep-swalwell-d-ca-on-deportation-this-issues-pretty-simple https://img.videonest.org/gamma/7X8vlUTiGE0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/7X8vlUTiGE0_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Swalwell (D-CA) on Deportation: "This Issue’s Pretty Simple" 2025-07-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Eric SwalwellDeportation PolicyImmigrationHouse Homeland Security CommitteeICE Detainment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/688929/rep-thanedar-d-mi-inspector-generals-are-supposed-to-protect-whistleblowers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/RDcyueuPWnQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/RDcyueuPWnQ_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Thanedar (D-MI): “Inspector Generals Are Supposed to Protect Whistleblowers” 2025-07-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Shri ThanedarInspector Generaltaxpayer dollarswhistleblower protectiongovernment oversightCuffarimisuse of fundsHouse Homeland Security CommitteeNGOs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/688937/rep-pfluger-r-tx-on-fema-in-texas-you-wanna-politicize-something-go-politicize-something-else https://img.videonest.org/gamma/_YIFFHtDtWo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/_YIFFHtDtWo_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Pfluger (R-TX) on FEMA in Texas: “You Wanna Politicize Something Go Politicize Something Else” 2025-07-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Rep. PflugerFEMATexas FloodsHouse Homeland Security CommitteeFederal Emergency Management AgencyDisaster ReliefPolitical debate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/700307/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-july-21st-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/8Mt7L1DNKeQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/8Mt7L1DNKeQ_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday July 21st, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1795 IllinoisGreg BishopSafety ActIllinois SAFE-T Actcash bailmigrant policiesgun lawscriminal justiceICETodd VandermydeAurora Sportsmen's ClubShooting sportsGun SafetyIllinois newsarrests https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701369/mexican-national-accused-of-concealing-illinois-womens-body-detained-by-ice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/OgWHv_hfyLA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/OgWHv_hfyLA_video_v3.mp4 Mexican national accused of concealing Illinois women's body detained by ICE Greg Bishop reviews statements around news of federal immigration officials detaining a Mexican national who was arrested by Illinois law enforcement earlier this year for the concealment of a women's body but was later released from jail under the state's Pretrial Fairness Act that ended cash bail. Republicans say it's a stark example of the reforms that are needed in both the SAFE-T Act and the state's migrant sanctuary policies. 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 490 ICEJose Luis Mendoza-GonzalezMegan BosSAFE-T ActDepartment of Homeland SecurityJennifer BosIllinois Safety ActCash BailPatrick WindhorstIllinois LawJose Luis GonzalezICE Arrest https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701708/sec-noem-says-shooting-suspect-was-arrested-and-released-again-and-again-and-again https://img.videonest.org/gamma/pq05E9I0hCc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/pq05E9I0hCc_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Noem Says Shooting Suspect Was “Arrested and Released, Again and Again and Again” Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks at a press conference in New York on July 21st, 2025 addressing the shooting of an ICE agent over the weekend 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Kristi NoemDepartment of Homeland SecurityICE agentshootingrelease policiescriminal justicearrested and released https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701711/whats-happening-at-the-aurora-sportsmans-club https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1VoshE8cPNU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1VoshE8cPNU_video_v3.mp4 What’s Happening at the Aurora Sportsman’s Club? 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Aurora Sportsman's Clubsecond amendmentgun rightslawful usessport shootingtraining https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701714/whats-going-on-at-the-aurora-sportsmans-club-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/rxwJYZ-X4-c_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/rxwJYZ-X4-c_video_v3.mp4 What’s Going on at the Aurora Sportsman’s Club In Illinois? 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Aurora Sportsman's ClubGun clubIllinoisSecond AmendmentShooting sportsGun rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701715/tom-homan-you-gotta-commit-a-murder-to-be-deported https://img.videonest.org/gamma/D1oqc8whtqw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/D1oqc8whtqw_video_v3.mp4 Tom Homan: "You Gotta Commit a Murder to Be Deported?" 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Tom HomanDepartment of Homeland SecurityICEImmigrationDeportationIllegal AliensBorder SecurityCrimeArrest https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701719/fed-policy-crossroads-patience-vs-preparation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/nVoa5SHQ5zE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/nVoa5SHQ5zE_video_v3.mp4 Fed Policy Crossroads: Patience vs. Preparation Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the economic news to look forward to this week this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 514 Federal Reserverate cutsUS economyhousing marketJerome PowellChris KrugOrphe Divounguyhousing reportsstock marketretail salesgrowth concernseconomyunemployment claimshome salesnew home sales https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701720/dhs-sec-noem-this-individual-had-been-arrested-4-different-times https://img.videonest.org/gamma/jzvZ6G1Y4D4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/jzvZ6G1Y4D4_video_v3_converted.mp4 DHS Sec. Noem: "This Individual Had Been Arrested 4 Different Times" 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Kristi NoemTom HomanDepartment of Homeland SecurityICE AgentShootingBorder SecurityArrestCrime https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701722/illinois-largest-outdoor-gun-range-showcases-facilities-upcoming-events https://img.videonest.org/gamma/wD787XGAOHc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/wD787XGAOHc_video_v3.mp4 Illinois' largest outdoor gun range showcases facilities, upcoming events Greg Bishop shares comments from Todd Vandermyde, president of the Aurora Sportsmen's Club, a 300 acre facility with nearly 3,000 members in Waterman, Illinois. Vandermyde talks about the club, the amenities, and their upcoming "Zombie Shoot" in September, which is open to the public. 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 982 IllinoisAurora Sportsmen's ClubTodd VandermydeGun RightsGun LawsSecond Amendmentshooting sportsrifle rangefirearms trainingzombie shootyouth shootsarcheryOutdoor recreationGreg BishopWaterman Illinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701723/positive-news-growth-concerns-have-been-alleviated https://img.videonest.org/gamma/k1mkFt1LHeE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/k1mkFt1LHeE_video_v3.mp4 Positive News: "Growth concerns have been alleviated" 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Growth ConcernsRetail SalesStock MarketsEveryday EconomicsFed PolicyFederal Reserve https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701726/ice-detains-man-accused-of-hiding-body-of-illinois-woman https://img.videonest.org/gamma/XFqLNcXEK5c_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/XFqLNcXEK5c_video_v3_converted.mp4 ICE Detains Man Accused of Hiding Body of Illinois Woman 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 96 Jose Mendoza GonzalezMegan Boswellhiding bodyICEdetainingIllinoisIllinois In Focus DailySAFE-T Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701728/tom-homan-sanctuary-cities-are-now-our-priority https://img.videonest.org/gamma/uEDDsgXpErI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/uEDDsgXpErI_video_v3.mp4 Tom Homan: “Sanctuary Cities Are Now Our Priority” Department of Homeland Security: Boarder Czar Tom Homan speaks at a press conference in New York on July 21st, 2025 addressing the shooting of an ICE agent over the weekend 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Tom HomanSanctuary CitiesICE AgentDepartment of Homeland SecurityBorder Security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701735/is-fed-chair-powell-going-to-defend-his-work https://img.videonest.org/gamma/lkXiTOTZnkM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/lkXiTOTZnkM_video_v3.mp4 Is Fed Chair Powell Going to Defend His Work? 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 Jerome PowellFederal ReserveEconomic PolicyMonetary PolicyFinancial MarketsEconomy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701736/construction-continues-at-largest-private-outdoor-gun-range-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/gVuHMjefb3Q_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/gVuHMjefb3Q_video_v3.mp4 Construction continues at largest private outdoor gun range in Illinois The president of the largest private outdoor gun range in Illinois encourages guests and non members to check out their upcoming “Zombie Shoot.” 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 286 Aurora Sportsmen's Clubgun rangeshooting sportsoutdoor shootinggun clubTodd VanderMydeZombie ShootSecond Amendment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701737/tom-homan-sanctuary-cities-are-sanctuaries-for-criminals https://img.videonest.org/gamma/gZMFTibbQp8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/gZMFTibbQp8_video_v3.mp4 Tom Homan: "Sanctuary Cities Are Sanctuaries for Criminals" 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 16 Tom HomanSanctuary CitiesBorder SecurityICE AgentCriminalsDepartment of Homeland SecurityPress ConferenceNew YorkImmigration PolicyPublic Safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701745/drivers-using-gps-trackers-still-speed-and-text-behind-the-wheel https://img.videonest.org/gamma/cQJMiqnxNiU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/cQJMiqnxNiU_video_v3.mp4 Drivers Using GPS Trackers Still Speed and Text Behind the Wheel Washington Traffic Safety Commission 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 255 Stacy HoffWashingtonTraffic SafetyGPS trackersSpeedingDistracted DrivingRisky Driving BehaviorsPhone motionPhone Calls https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701750/tom-homan-lets-start-lets-try-telling-the-truth-about-the-men-and-women-of-ice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/g0lzX2JCFXo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/g0lzX2JCFXo_video_v3.mp4 Tom Homan: "Let’s Start, Let’s Try Telling the Truth About the Men and Women of Ice" 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Tom HomanICEImmigrationBorder PatrolCriminal HistoryDHSDepartment of Homeland SecurityBorder SecurityDetentionFederal Law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701755/fiscal-fallout-long-term-care-spending-driver-of-washington-dshs-swelling-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/7c6xtPc3rEI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/7c6xtPc3rEI_video_v3.mp4 Fiscal Fallout: Long-Term Care Spending Driver of Washington DSHS Swelling Budget (The Center Square) – The Washington state Department of Social and Health Services' spending since 2015 has nearly tripled from $9 billion to $25.4 billion, a 182.22% increase heavily driven by long-term care cost increases due in part to an aging population. Since the 2013-15 budget, long-term care spending grew from $3.8 to $12.9 billion, and now represents half of DSHS’ biennial budget. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_bb21f8a4-c9c2-4bd0-8e4f-a1e76e308bc4.html 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 715 Washington Statestate budgetlong-term careMedicaid spendingApple HealthMedicaidhealthcare costspayroll taxhealth insurancemedical providershealthcaremedical servicesWashington DSHSFiscal Fall OutTJ Martinell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701760/rep-raskin-d-md-life-penalty-for-illegal-reentry-the-tax-payers-would-have-to-pay-for-that https://img.videonest.org/gamma/zMMxdQv4v0U_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/zMMxdQv4v0U_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Raskin (D-MD) Life Penalty for Illegal Reentry: “The Tax Payers Would Have to Pay for That” US House Rules Committee Hearing H.R. 3486, 3898, H.J. Res. 104, 105, and 106 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 175 Rep. Jamie RaskinUS HouseHouse Rules Committeeillegal reentryimmigration lawfelony convictiondeportationtax payersimmigration policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701763/washington-faces-growing-long-term-care-costs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Prh1GzNyJO0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Prh1GzNyJO0_video_v3.mp4 Washington Faces Growing Long-Term Care Costs 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Washington statelong-term carehealthcare costsaging populationstate budgetTJ Martinellbiennial budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701766/are-there-signs-of-inflation-moving-higher https://img.videonest.org/gamma/H8QFxpRwRz4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/H8QFxpRwRz4_video_v3.mp4 Are There Signs of Inflation Moving Higher? 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 18 Federal ReserveJerome PowellInflationBanking ConferenceInterest Rates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701782/rep-amodei-r-nv-on-partisan-divides-nothing-will-get-done https://img.videonest.org/gamma/dtNyq2oD-Pk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/dtNyq2oD-Pk_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Amodei (R-NV) on Partisan Divides: “Nothing Will Get Done” 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Mark AmodeiHouse Appropriations CommitteeSteny HoyerRosa DeLauroDavid JoycePolitical dividesPartisan PoliticsUS CongressTax Breaks https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701783/rep-amodei-r-nv-thats-a-talking-point-that-is-not-a-solution https://img.videonest.org/gamma/7OFjN2ZImMc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/7OFjN2ZImMc_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Amodei (R-NV): “That’s a Talking Point ... That Is Not a Solution” Representative Mark Amodei a republican from Nevada during the House appropriations committee 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 106 Mark AmodeiHouse Appropriations CommitteeBipartisanIRSTaxationPolitical Solutions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701787/arrested-by-ice-jose-luis-gonzalez https://img.videonest.org/gamma/jgphhlrfZTE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/jgphhlrfZTE_video_v3.mp4 Arrested by ICE Jose Luis Gonzalez 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 ICEJose Luis GonzalezIllinoisImmigrationArrestMigrant PolicySanctuary PoliciesDeportationNon-CitizenImmigration ReformIllinois In Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701814/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-july-22nd-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/0FdrdkyIgs4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/0FdrdkyIgs4_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday July 22nd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2017 Greg BishopIllinois newsSAFE-T Actaudit reportsThe Center SquareIllinois comptrollerSusana MendozaJB Pritzkergun banlawsuitAurora Sportsman's ClubIllinoisFinancial ReportTom Homanimmigration enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701819/ice-focuses-on-sanctuary-cities-including-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/z5y2PZUXHk8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/z5y2PZUXHk8_video_v3.mp4 ICE Focuses on Sanctuary Cities, Including Chicago 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 ICESanctuary CitiesChicagoImmigrationGreg BishopCriminal Illegal Aliens https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701822/sicko-released-under-illinois-safe-t-act-arrested-by-ice-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/dZGqDEUNf6E_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/dZGqDEUNf6E_video_v3.mp4 'Sicko' released under Illinois’ SAFE-T Act arrested by ICE in Chicago Greg Bishop shares recent comments from Illinois elected officials to the arrest by ICE of a Mexican national who was released by local authorities in April despite being arrested for concealing a body. 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 476 Greg BishopIllinoisICEJose Luis Mendoza-GonzalezICE arrestThe Center SquareSanctuary CitiesIllinois in FocusDepartment of JusticeImmigration EnforcementJB PritzkerBrandon Johnson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701823/comptroller-illinois-changing-annual-state-audit-process-to-be-more-timely https://img.videonest.org/gamma/gXe2gNC90Vs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/gXe2gNC90Vs_video_v3.mp4 Comptroller: Illinois changing annual state audit process to be more timely Greg Bishop also shares an update on the state of Illinois' annual comprehensive financial report with Comptroller Susana Mendoza saying the are changing the process of how they conduct the audits to make them more timely. 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 668 Illinois taxpayersfiscal yearGreg Bishopfinancial reportsSusana MendozaTruth in Accountinggovernment spendingIllinoisFiscal year 2023statewide auditinterim reportsauditor generalMendozaIllinois in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701825/questions-around-illinoiss-sanctuary-city-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/zn2fIubPQdM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/zn2fIubPQdM_video_v3_converted.mp4 Questions Around Illinois’s Sanctuary City Policies 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 IllinoisSanctuary cityUS Department of JusticeImmigration EnforcementDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701826/badger-trekker-run-and-gun-demonstration-at-aurora-sportsmens-club https://img.videonest.org/gamma/jE8CuBj97v8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/jE8CuBj97v8_video_v3.mp4 Badger Trekker Run and Gun demonstration at Aurora Sportsmen's Club Greg Bishop shares a demonstration of a firearm range obstacle course from Aurora Sportsmen's Club board member Chris Engstrom. 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 432 Greg Bishoprifle traininggun rangesport shootingAurora Sportsmen's ClubIllinoisChris EngstromBadger Trackergun ban challengeProtect Illinois CommunitySecond AmendmentFederal Court Case https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701833/dhs-blames-sanctuary-policies-for-ice-agent-shootings https://img.videonest.org/gamma/vmDCXyI0tLI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/vmDCXyI0tLI_video_v3.mp4 DHS Blames Sanctuary Policies for ICE Agent Shootings 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 DHSICE agentsSanctuary cityHomeland securityshootingsIllinoisDonald TrumpKristi NoemTricia McLaughlin https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701840/why-is-illinois-regularly-late-with-their-comprehensive-financial-reports https://img.videonest.org/gamma/-z4Ccg02-dU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/-z4Ccg02-dU_video_v3_converted.mp4 Why is Illinois Regularly Late With Their Comprehensive Financial Reports? 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Greg BishopIllinoisFinancial ReportsFiscal YearState Budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701841/sec-hegseth-what-we-spend-our-time-doing-is-a-reflection-of-what-we-value https://img.videonest.org/gamma/vogqMtZlGMw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/vogqMtZlGMw_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Hegseth: "What We Spend Our Time Doing Is a Reflection of What We Value" 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Pete HegsethSocial mediaCelebrity worshipService membersMarine CorpsVeterans https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701852/sec-hegseth-politicians-in-air-conditioned-offices-will-never-understand https://img.videonest.org/gamma/IGuMO08MseE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/IGuMO08MseE_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Hegseth: "Politicians in Air Conditioned Offices Will Never Understand" 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Pete HegsethSecretary of DefenseleadershipmilitarypoliticiansDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701858/president-trump-we-are-thinking-about-no-no-tax-on-capital-gains-on-houses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/wxVeo51gh5o_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/wxVeo51gh5o_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “We Are Thinking About No No Tax on Capital Gains on Houses” President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the President of the Philippines 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Donald Trumpcapital gains taxhousing marketinterest rateshome salestax policyfederal reserve https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701879/will-american-consumers-continue-to-spend-as-prices-increase https://img.videonest.org/gamma/C3L7wV7GTY8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/C3L7wV7GTY8_video_v3.mp4 Will American Consumers Continue to Spend as Prices Increase? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss retail sales and the resilience of the American Consumer on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 616 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyconsumer spendingretail salesinflationeconomic growthUS Economyfederal reserveGDPUnemployment RateEconomic ForecastThe Center SquareCovid-19Global financial crisisSelective analysis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701885/consumers-are-hanging-in-there https://img.videonest.org/gamma/sP-W121Wr5c_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/sP-W121Wr5c_video_v3.mp4 Consumers Are Hanging In There 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 ConsumersHigher PricesStudent LoanStudent Loan DelinquenciesLabor MarketInflationAmerican ConsumersConsumer Spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701887/president-trump-on-hillary-clinton-crooked-as-a-three-dollar-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/c3e_pkMbGKs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/c3e_pkMbGKs_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Hillary Clinton: “Crooked as a Three Dollar Bill” 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Donald TrumpHillary ClintonChristopher SteeleSteele DossierPresident ObamaDemocratsfake report https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701897/will-fed-rate-cuts-be-put-on-hold-again https://img.videonest.org/gamma/YGhWcg6ZYLY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/YGhWcg6ZYLY_video_v3.mp4 Will Fed Rate Cuts Be Put On Hold Again? 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Federal ReserveInterest RatesRate CutsEconomic OutlookConsumer SpendingInflationPrices RisingStrong EconomyEveryday Economics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701901/il-dems-push-back-on-ice-promising-to-flood-the-zone-of-sanctuary-cities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/v9knynALNsQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/v9knynALNsQ_video_v3.mp4 IL Dems push back on ICE promising to ‘flood the zone’ of ‘sanctuary’ cities Trump border czar Tom Homan said during a news conference Monday in New York that they are going to “flood the zone” of migrant sanctuary cities, or jurisdictions that are not cooperating with federal immigration officials. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says he's not intimidated. Gov. J.B. Pritzker said federal immigration officials are “attacking people in the city of Chicago." 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 165 Tom HomanJ. B. PritzkerBrandon JohnsonICEImmigrationSanctuary CitiesIllinoisChicagoFederal GovernmentBorder SecurityImmigration PolicyMigrant https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701904/report-wisconsins-declining-k-12-funds-may-result-in-higher-taxes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1VTnad2l9P8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1VTnad2l9P8_video_v3.mp4 Report: Wisconsin’s Declining K-12 Funds May Result in Higher Taxes 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 WisconsinK-12 FundingProperty TaxesEducation SpendingWisconsin Policy ForumTony EversState Lawmakers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701909/fewer-gun-homicides-in-king-county-more-youth-caught-in-the-crossfire https://img.videonest.org/gamma/RmLrGgzwT8o_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/RmLrGgzwT8o_video_v3.mp4 Fewer Gun Homicides in King County; More Youth Caught in the Crossfire King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion and Seattle City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 157 King CountyLeesa ManionJoy Hollingsworthgun violencejuvenile crimecrime trendsfelony referralsjuvenile justice system https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701911/are-we-facing-an-economic-growth-slowdown https://img.videonest.org/gamma/JP4PgGuTas8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/JP4PgGuTas8_video_v3.mp4 Are We Facing an Economic Growth Slowdown? 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Economic GrowthGrowth SlowdownRetail SalesSales VolumeConsumer SpendingPrice Increase https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701913/forces-behind-rising-housing-and-land-prices-in-washington https://img.videonest.org/gamma/a1O9L9hgRdg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/a1O9L9hgRdg_video_v3.mp4 Forces Behind Rising Housing & Land Prices in Washington Building Industry Association of Washington's Greg Lane 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 207 Greg Lanehousing markethousing pricesWashington stateland costsBuilding Industry Associationgrowth management actUrban growth areasWashington state legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701915/sen-cruz-r-tx-we-didnt-need-new-legislation-we-just-needed-a-new-president https://img.videonest.org/gamma/BPWnspZKEHE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/BPWnspZKEHE_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Cruz (R-TX): “We Didn’t Need New Legislation, We Just Needed a New President” Senate Judiciary 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 98 Ted CruzJoe BidenDonald TrumpBorder SecurityIllegal ImmigrationTerrorismSouthern BorderUS SenateGotawaysCBPPalestinian Islamic JihadHamasHezbollah https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/701918/president-trump-on-obama-its-there-hes-guilty-this-was-treason https://img.videonest.org/gamma/OfnFLUz7QmA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/OfnFLUz7QmA_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Obama: “It’s There He’s Guilty This Was Treason” President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the President of the Philippines 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 99 Donald TrumpBarack ObamaTreasonElection InterferenceJoe BidenJames ComeyJohn Clapper https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/702162/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-july-23rd-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/EhWBkSAJSdo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/EhWBkSAJSdo_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday July 23rd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2198 Greg BishopJB PritzkerBrandon Johnsonimmigration lawstransit fundingIllinois politicssanctuary citiesimmigration policyIllinois In Focusgerrymanderingpublic transitIllinois governmentfederal governmentDavidsmeyerIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/702166/chicago-mayor-full-force-to-stop-smoking-on-trains-resist-helping-dhs-detain-illegal-aliens https://img.videonest.org/gamma/wzgRiZYv3-4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/wzgRiZYv3-4_video_v3.mp4 Chicago mayor: Full force to stop smoking on trains; resist helping DHS detain illegal aliens Greg Bishop shares reaction from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to Trump administration border czar Tom Homan saying DHS will "flood the zone" of migrant sanctuary jurisdictions. 2025-07-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 651 ChicagoBrandon JohnsonImmigrationSanctuary citiesICETom HomanIllinoisJB Pritzkersmoking banpublic transitPublic TransitSmoking BanChicago MayorExecutive OrderFederal Immigration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/702167/state-senator-urges-special-session-to-tackle-illinois-mass-transit-fiscal-cliff https://img.videonest.org/gamma/SnuvhC0NJ_4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/SnuvhC0NJ_4_video_v3.mp4 State senator urges special session to tackle Illinois mass transit fiscal cliff Greg Bishop discusses the latest comments from policy makers about what to do with the $740 million fiscal cliff facing Chicago-area mass transit and calls for a special session to find tax revenue to pay for it. 2025-07-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 452 Illinoismass transitfiscal cliffCTARTAJB PritzkerMike SimmonsChicagoPublic TransportationIllinois FundingSenate Bill 3438Brandon JohnsonProgressive Revenuerevenue packagesequitable funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/702168/state-rep-pritzker-is-a-hypocrite-on-fair-political-maps https://img.videonest.org/gamma/3LesNCvl2zg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/3LesNCvl2zg_video_v3.mp4 State Rep: Pritzker is a 'hypocrite' on fair political maps Greg Bishop talks live with state Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer, R-Murrayville, about Illinois' gerrymandered political maps. Davidsmeyer reacts to Gov. J.B. Pritzker saying Republicans are wanting to "cheat" with Texas looking to redraw their maps. 2025-07-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 687 Greg BishopC.D. DavidsmeyerJB PritzkerIllinoisgerrymanderingpolitical mapRepublicanDemocratelectionsvoterTexasindependent mapsUS CensusGeneral AssemblyRepublican lawsuit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/702176/johnson-tier-2-enhancement-for-chicago-public-safety-retirees-incomplete https://img.videonest.org/gamma/7JFc_rlaIws_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/7JFc_rlaIws_video_v3.mp4 Johnson: Tier 2 enhancement for Chicago public safety retirees ‘incomplete’ A measure on the governor’s desk to increase pension benefits for Tier 2 public safety retirees in Chicago is incomplete, according to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. 2025-07-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 105 Brandon JohnsonJ.B. PritzkerChicagoPensionPublic SafetyRetireeIllinoisProgressive RevenueChicago MayorTaxpayersGovernmentLegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/702182/pierce-county-sheriff-keith-swank-wants-input-on-contract-talks-for-his-department https://img.videonest.org/gamma/qFP5XV5Lrxc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/qFP5XV5Lrxc_video_v3.mp4 Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank Wants Input on Contract Talks for His Department Washington State Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank Wants Input on Contract Talks for His Department 2025-07-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 Keith SwankPierce County Sheriffcontract talksofficer paylaw enforcementjob opportunitiessheriff's officefair compensationPierce CountyTacomaAuburn PDWashington State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/702194/pritzker-a-hypocrite-on-political-maps-illinois-gop-state-rep-says https://img.videonest.org/gamma/d9nCYbGdM4U_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/d9nCYbGdM4U_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker a hypocrite on political maps, Illinois GOP state Rep. says Texas being in special session to possibly redistrict congressional districts that could give Republicans a boost in Congress ahead of the 2026 elections has the attention of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. 2025-07-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 126 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisTexasRedistrictingPolitical mapsIllinois GOPC.D. Davidsmeyer2026 elections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/702213/press-sec-leavitt-on-sanctions-the-president-wants-to-reserve-that-authority-and-that-right https://img.videonest.org/gamma/-vZck2wQK6g_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/-vZck2wQK6g_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt on Sanctions: "The President wants to reserve that authority and that right" From the White House press briefing on July 23rd, 2025 2025-07-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Press Secretary LeavittWhite HouseSanctionsRussiaRepublicanLegislationSenateLindsey GrahamActing UnilaterallyPresident https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/702223/director-gabbard-on-russia-hoax-a-years-long-coup-and-a-treasonous-conspiracy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/zU55dQJdp74_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/zU55dQJdp74_video_v3.mp4 Director Gabbard on 'Russia Hoax': "A years-long coup and a treasonous conspiracy" Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard spoke at the July 23rd, 2025 White House Press Conference 2025-07-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 87 Tulsi GabbardBarack ObamaWhite House Press ConferenceRussia HoaxDepartment of JusticeFederal Bureau of Investigationcriminal investigationintelligence assessmenttreasoncoup https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/702297/shreveport-police-see-decrease-in-calls-for-service-over-five-year-period https://img.videonest.org/gamma/702297_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/702297_video_v3_converted.mp4 Shreveport Police See Decrease in Calls for Service Over Five-Year Period (The Center Square) — The Shreveport Police Department reported 86,019 calls for service year to date. Compared to previous years, the department is on track to continue its downward trend. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/louisiana/article_16cb72de-9831-4d8c-892f-2f0183f469a0.html 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 Shreveport Police Departmentservice callscrime statisticsChris Bordelonhomicidesshootingsshots firedcrime ratespolice dataLouisiana https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/702299/are-illinois-sanctuary-policies-putting-public-safety-at-risk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/702299_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/702299_video_v3_converted.mp4 Are Illinois sanctuary policies putting public safety at risk? From Illinois In Focus Daily | Mon July 21st, 2025 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 IllinoisSanctuary PoliciesMegan BossCash BailRepublican PartyPat WindhorstJennifer BossCriminal JusticeSAFE-T ActIllinois Law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/702331/crown-prince-of-bahrain-we-have-an-operational-requirement-inside-bahrain-to-keep-them-there https://img.videonest.org/gamma/702331_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/702331_video_v3.mp4 Crown Prince of Bahrain: "We Have an Operational Requirement Inside Bahrain to Keep Them There" President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the Crown Prince and PM of Bahrain 7/16/25 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Donald TrumpCrown Prince of BahrainBilateral MeetingInternational RelationsOperational RequirementBahrain https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/702355/president-trump-i-got-indicted-5-times-impeached-2-times-all-bullshit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/702355_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/702355_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "I Got Indicted 5 Times, Impeached 2 Times. All Bullshit" President Trump Participates in the White House Faith Office Luncheon 7/14/25 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/702360/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-july-14th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/702360_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/702360_video_v4.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday July 14th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1406 Illinois in FocusGreg BishopSecond AmendmentCannabis tax moneyIllinois immigrationGovernor JB PritzkerMary Millerimmigrant rightsstate IDIllinois Senategun controlfirearmsIllinoisgun lawsIllinois laws https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/703205/director-gabbard-on-obama-leading-the-manufacturing-of-this-intelligence-assessment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ACOBVILCjiU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ACOBVILCjiU_video_v3_converted.mp4 Director Gabbard on Obama: “Leading the Manufacturing of This Intelligence Assessment” 2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Tulsi GabbardBarack Obamacriminal behaviorintelligence assessmentDepartment of JusticeFBIWhite House press briefinginvestigatinggovernmentpolitical science https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/704744/director-gabbard-on-obama-this-has-to-do-with-the-integrity-of-our-democratic-republic https://img.videonest.org/gamma/19g_lbyuimE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/19g_lbyuimE_video_v3_converted.mp4 Director Gabbard on Obama: “This has to do with the integrity of our democratic republic” 2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Tulsi GabbardBarack ObamaWhite HouseDemocratic PartyRepublican Party2016 electionRussian interferenceIntelligence assessmentNational security teamAmerican votersIntegrityDemocratic republic https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/704746/trump-administration-halts-student-loan-forgiveness https://img.videonest.org/gamma/G-unEjv80iQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/G-unEjv80iQ_video_v3.mp4 Trump Administration Halts Student Loan Forgiveness (The Center Square) — The U.S. Department of Education has paused student loan forgiveness with no clear timeline of when it will resume. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_ebf1f229-9ad4-488c-82ae-3bec2c3cb435.html 2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 student loan forgivenessstudent loansUS Department of Educationincome based repayment planJoe Bidencourt injunctionslegal challengessave plan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/704747/michael-mcclain-arrives-to-federal-court-for-sentencing-in-comed-4-corruption-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/JemNRH-kTJY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/JemNRH-kTJY_video_v3.mp4 Michael McClain arrives to federal court for sentencing in ComEd 4 corruption case Michael McClain, a former Illinois state representative and lobbyists, arrives to a federal court in Chicago to face sentencing for corruption charges as part of the ComEd Four trial. 2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 15 Michael McClainComEd Four trialcorruption casefederal courtsentencingIllinois politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/704759/trump-administration-halts-student-loan-forgiveness https://img.videonest.org/gamma/FEwRWEEemXE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/FEwRWEEemXE_video_v3_converted.mp4 Trump Administration Halts Student Loan Forgiveness 2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 student loansloan forgivenessUS Department of Educationincome based repaymentJoe Bidencourt injunctionslegal challenges https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/704761/epstein-files-and-russia-gate-conspiracy-theory-compete-for-headlines https://img.videonest.org/gamma/dDG2ha4AGjc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/dDG2ha4AGjc_video_v3.mp4 Epstein files and Russia gate conspiracy theory compete for headlines Greg Bishop delves into two national controversies competing for headlines: The Jeffery Epstein saga and the Trump administration allegations of conspiracy to derail President Donald Trump's first term with Russia collusion claims. 2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 839 Jeffrey EpsteinDonald TrumpRussia CollusionRussia HoaxRussia Trump CollusionTulsi GabbardJ.B. PritzkerIllinoisObama AdministrationDick DurbinDarren LahoodDaily MailCaroline LeavittThomas Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/704762/pritzker-critical-of-trumps-education-policies-as-push-continues-for-school-choice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/qs2p7iGDS8g_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/qs2p7iGDS8g_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker critical of Trump's education policies as push continues for school choice Greg Bishop shares Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's recent comments about federal education policy and how it will impact Illinois with some calling for the state to opt into a federal school choice scholarship program. 2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 502 IllinoisJB PritzkerGreg Bishopschool choicefederal tax creditsInvest in Kidseducation fundingeducation reformIllinois educationDonald Trumpteacher unionsLinda McMahon https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/704763/pritzker-evaluating-chicago-pension-enhancements-that-johnson-says-is-incomplete https://img.videonest.org/gamma/az1ZY2aWGoY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/az1ZY2aWGoY_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker evaluating Chicago pension enhancements that Johnson says is 'incomplete' The issue of Chicago's pension debt comes into focus as Greg Bishop shares comments from Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson about a bill on the governor's desk to enhance pensions for the city's public safety retirees. 2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 471 Chicago pensionJB PritzkerBrandon JohnsonIllinois pensionpublic safetypension benefitsunfunded pensionIllinois lawmakersGovernor JB Pritzkerprogressive revenueGreg BishopIllinois budgetIllinois taxpayersvideo gaming machines https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/704765/practical-rifle-course-demonstration-at-aurora-sportsmens-club https://img.videonest.org/gamma/-HZGVt2QyS8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/-HZGVt2QyS8_video_v3.mp4 Practical Rifle course demonstration at Aurora Sportsmen's Club Greg Bishop shares another demonstration of a practical rifle course at Aurora Sportsmen's Club in Waterman, Illinois with club board member Kurt Kapusinski. 2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 377 Aurora Sportsmen's ClubRifle TrainingShooting RangeKurt Kapazinskisecond amendmentgun control lawsrange officerIllinoisGreg BishopIllinois in Focuspodcastyoutube https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/704769/wsdot-begins-dollar203m-revive-i-5-project-lane-closures-underway https://img.videonest.org/gamma/azlsLmUHkMU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/azlsLmUHkMU_video_v3.mp4 WSDOT Begins $203M Revive I-5 Project; Lane Closures Underway (The Center Square) – The Washington State Department of Transportation’s $203 million project to repair a major section of Interstate 5 is underway with northbound traffic limited to two lanes for the next four weeks. Revive I-5 is a multi-year project with significant work on the Ship Canal Bridge located in Seattle. The project began on July 18 with northbound I-5 completely shut down through downtown Seattle up until Monday at 5 a.m. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_2745b7a2-81ba-459c-83fa-caec2cfc2bad.html 2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 418 Revive I-5Seattle WashingtonShip Canal BridgeWashington DOThighway constructionI-5 bridgeRevive I-5 ProjectInfrastructure Investmentfederal grantsstate grantsThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718901/was-putin-interfering-in-the-2016-election-to-help-trump-win https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718901_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718901_video_v3_converted.mp4 Was Putin Interfering in the 2016 Election to Help Trump Win? From America's Talking episode, "Gabbard Releases New Intel Claiming FBI, CIA ‘Knowingly Created’ Russia Hoax" 2025-07-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Vladimir PutinDonald Trump2016 electionRussia hoaxObama administrationelection interference https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718902/what-are-taxpayers-paying-for-with-full-time-legislatures https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718902_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718902_video_v3_converted.mp4 What Are Taxpayers Paying for With Full Time Legislatures? From Pennsylvania in Focus episode "Part-Time Legislature Constitutional Amendment Introduced" 2025-07-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 taxpayer moneyfull timelegislaturesPennsylvaniabudget hawkslegislative bodypart-timeHarrisburg https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718903/what-caused-so-much-backlash-on-cas-proposed-resilient-rebuilding-authority https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718903_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718903_video_v3_converted.mp4 What caused so much backlash on CA's proposed Resilient Rebuilding Authority? From California in Focus | Friday July 25th, 2025 2025-07-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 CaliforniaResilient Rebuilding AuthorityLA firesSB 549California Legislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718904/president-trump-im-with-the-united-states-im-not-with-france https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718904_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718904_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: “I’m With the United States. I’m Not With France.” President Trump Arrives Prestwick, UK and Departs En Route Turnberry, Scotland July 25, 2025 2025-07-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 Donald TrumpFranceEmmanuel MacronPalestinian StateUnited StatesInternational RelationsPolitical News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718905/economist-hotel-data-shows-hosting-nfl-draft-has-minimal-positive-effect https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718905_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718905_video_v3.mp4 Economist: Hotel Data Shows Hosting NFL Draft Has Minimal Positive Effect (The Center Square) – Cities that host the NFL Draft have seen small increases in hotel revenue in recent years but those gains are far smaller than what is claimed by teams, the National Football League and the marketing and tourism departments in local government have claimed. The first three cities to host the draft after it left New York saw insignificant changes in hotel stays during the event while host cities since 2019 have seen between $4 million and $6 million in hotel revenue increases due to the event, according to a new paper provided to The Center Square from economist E. Frank Stephenson from Georgia’s Berry College. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_4bf85da5-df7a-4699-9805-eaeef0737f72.html 2025-07-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 461 NFL Drafteconomic impacttourism impactHotel RoomsThe Center SquareJ.D. DavidsonJon StyfGreen BayPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaLas VegasTourismWashington D.C. https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718906/president-trump-uk-has-been-trying-to-make-a-deal-with-us-for-like-12-years https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718906_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718906_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: “UK Has Been Trying to Make a Deal With Us for Like 12 Years” President Trump Gaggles with Press Before Departing the White House, July 25, 2025 2025-07-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 17 Donald TrumpTrade dealUKPrime MinisterTurnberryAberdeenWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718907/automakers-question-tariff-rates-and-gabbarb-doubles-down-on-obama-treason-claims https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718907_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718907_video_v4.mp4 Automakers Question Tariff Rates & Gabbarb Doubles-Down on Obama ‘Treason’ Claims Detroit automakers are concerned President Donald Trump's trade deal with Japan will give the U.S. ally a lower tariff rate than those imposed on Canada and Mexico, two neighboring countries with close connections to the U.S. auto industry. Washington state’s Medicaid spending has quintupled, or increased five times over, since the 2013-15 biennium, according to an analysis by The Center Square. Evidence criminally implicating former President Barack Obama in the alleged “manufactured intelligence” documents behind the Russian collusion hoax against President Donald Trump has been referred to the Department of Justice and the FBI, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said Wednesday. And more... 2025-07-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 Trump trade dealsBarack ObamaTulsi GabbardWashington StateState healthcareMedicaid expansionDonald Trumptariff rateRussia hoaxJoe Bidenpolitical allegationsDepartment of JusticeFranklin News Foundationtaxpayer centric newsCole McNeely https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718908/fbi-were-not-comfortable-alleging-that-putin-interfered-in-order-to-help-trump-win https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718908_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718908_video_v3_converted.mp4 FBI: "We're not comfortable alleging that Putin interfered in order to help Trump win" From America's Talking episode, "Gabbard Releases New Intel Claiming FBI, CIA ‘Knowingly Created’ Russia Hoax" 2025-07-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 FBICIAVladimir PutinDonald TrumpRussiaelection interferenceTulsi Gabbarddeclassified documentsRussia Hoax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718909/would-most-americans-support-making-legislatures-part-time https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718909_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718909_video_v3.mp4 Would Most Americans Support Making Legislatures Part Time? From Pennsylvania in Focus episode "Part-Time Legislature Constitutional Amendment Introduced" 2025-07-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 part-time legislatureconstitutional amendmentgovernmentamerican supportpolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718910/cas-sb-549-paused-amid-concerns-over-affordable-housing-mandates-in-fire-ravaged-areas https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718910_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718910_video_v3.mp4 CA’s SB 549 Paused Amid Concerns Over Affordable Housing Mandates in Fire-Ravaged Areas From California in Focus | Friday July 25th, 2025 2025-07-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 CaliforniaSB 549Affordable HousingRent ControlHousing MandatesFire Ravaged AreasReal EstateIncome Restricted HousingCalifornia in FocusHousing Market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718911/sicko-released-under-illinois-safe-t-act-arrested-by-ice-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718911_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718911_video_v3_converted.mp4 'Sicko' released under Illinois’ SAFE-T Act arrested by ICE in Chicago (The Center Square) – After U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested a criminal suspect who had been released in Lake County, elected officials are calling for changes to Illinois’ SAFE-T Act. According to an ICE statement, Jose Luis Mendoza-Gonzalez, 52, was arrested in Chicago on Saturday. In April, the Mexican national was charged with four felonies, including concealing a death, abusing a corpse and obstructing justice in connection with the death of 37-year-old Megan Bos of Antioch. A Lake County judge released Mendoza-Gonzalez under the Pretrial Fairness Act. 2025-07-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinois SAFE-T ActICEChicagoIllinoisPublic SafetyMexican NationalJB PritzkerMichael MadiganIllinois legislatureICE ChicagoGreg BishopPolitical MappingGerrymanderingTexas RepublicansEthics Reform https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718912/rays-of-hope-in-clean-energy-as-feds-forego-wind-and-solar https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718912_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718912_video_v3.mp4 Rays of Hope in Clean Energy as Feds Forego Wind and Solar (The Center Square) - The congressional budget resolution passed early this month struck a blow, many say, to the renewable energy industry by phasing out tax credits for wind and solar energy. Clean energy advocates, however, say that even in the face of energy costs projected to rise as much as 74% over the next 10 years, that there’s reason to be optimistic. While Harry Godfrey of Advanced Energy United admitted that the rollbacks will cost jobs in manufacturing and on specific energy projects, he noted there are still opportunities for renewable energy to get off the ground. Specifically, planned wind and solar projects that have begun construction within a year of the act’s passage are still eligible for credit. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_ef734e25-8e4c-401d-8519-1dc52b2af077.html 2025-07-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 657 energy policyrenewable energyclean energytax creditssolar energywind energyenergy storagegovernment subsidieselectric carssolar panelsJoe BidenDonald Trumpfree marketPJM gridenergy regulation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718913/president-trump-i-think-they-want-to-die https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718913_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718913_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: “I Think They Want to Die” President Trump Gaggles with Press Before Departing the White House, July 25, 2025 2025-07-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Donald TrumpGazaHamasNegotiationsInternational RelationsWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718914/trump-announces-trade-deal-with-japan-15percent-tariff-on-japanese-imports https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718914_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718914_video_v3.mp4 Trump Announces Trade Deal With Japan, 15% Tariff on Japanese Imports (The Center Square) – President Donald Trump said Tuesday he had reached a framework for a trade deal with Japan that will include a 15% tariff on imports from the island nation. Trump outlined the broad terms of the deal in a post on Truth Social, as he has for other trade pacts. Trump said imports from Japan will face a 15% tariff, while U.S. exports to Japan will be tariff-free. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_0ab13b6c-551f-4ecf-bf44-184e3b514706.html 2025-07-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 423 Donald Trumptrade dealJapantariffstrade pactsEuropean UnionPhilippinesIndonesia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718915/president-trump-everything-is-fake-theyre-a-bunch-of-sick-people https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718915_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718915_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “Everything Is Fake They’re a Bunch of Sick People” President Trump Gaggles with Press Before Departing the White House, July 25, 2025 2025-07-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpJeffrey EpsteinWhite HousePress GaggleFake DossierDemocrats https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718916/gov-newsom-there-may-not-be-an-election-in-2028 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718916_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718916_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Newsom: “There May Not Be an Election in 2028” Newsom Meets with Texas Democrats Amid Redistricting Battles Courtesy of the Office of the Governor 2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 257 Gavin NewsomTexas DemocratsRedistricting2028 ElectionDonald TrumpGreg AbbottCalifornia politicsElection IntegrityDemocracyVoter RightsElectionPolitical News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718917/president-trump-on-ghislaine-maxwell-this-is-just-not-a-time-to-be-talking-about-pardons https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718917_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718917_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump on Ghislaine Maxwell: “This Is Just Not a Time to Be Talking About Pardons” President Trump Arrives Prestwick, UK and Departs En Route Turnberry, Scotland July 25, 2025 2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpGhislaine MaxwellPardonsPrestwickTurnberryTodd Blanche https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718918/president-trump-on-the-epstein-files-i-really-have-nothing-to-say-about-it https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718918_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718918_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump on the Epstein Files: “I Really Have Nothing to Say About It” President Trump Arrives Prestwick, UK and Departs En Route Turnberry, Scotland July 25, 2025 2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 16 Donald TrumpJeffrey EpsteinEpstein filesGhislaine MaxwellTodd Blanche https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718919/president-trump-the-big-thing-we-wanna-do-is-pay-down-debt-but-were-thinking-about-a-rebate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718919_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718919_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “The Big Thing We Wanna Do Is Pay Down Debt but We’re Thinking About a Rebate” President Trump Gaggles with Press Before Departing the White House, July 25, 2025 2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Donald TrumpPresident TrumpWhite HouseNational DebtRebateTax RebateUS Economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718920/president-trump-you-ought-to-be-speaking-about-bill-clinton-who-went-to-the-island-28-times https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718920_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718920_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: “You Ought to Be Speaking About Bill Clinton Who Went to the Island 28 Times” President Trump Gaggles with Press Before Departing the White House, July 25, 2025 2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Donald TrumpBill ClintonJeffrey EpsteinEpstein IslandLarry SummersPress GagglePolitical Commentary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718921/backlash-puts-bill-creating-la-fire-rebuilding-agency-on-hold https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718921_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718921_video_v3.mp4 Backlash Puts Bill Creating LA Fire Rebuilding Agency on Hold (The Center Square) — A controversial California bill that would have created a powerful “Resilient Rebuilding Authority” for the Los Angeles fires was put on temporary hold by state Sen. Ben Allen, D-Santa Monica, in response to widespread community concerns. “I appreciate the input of the folks who have weighed in about the bill, and along with legislative colleagues have decided that it would be best for us to pause the bill until next year to give us more time to see if we can get it right,” said Allen in a statement on SB 549. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_dfb81ff5-457e-422d-a519-7152e083dfcf.html 2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 478 SB 549Ben AllenResilient Rebuilding AuthorityLos Angeles CountyCalifornia Governmentproperty taxTax Increment FinancingAffordable HousingLow Income HousingTaxpayer Fundsreal estateSanta MonicaKeegan KerndoleKenneth SchruppGovernor Funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718922/gov-desantis-now-they-have-the-ability-to-bring-those-folks-and-process-them-for-immigration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718922_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718922_video_v3_converted.mp4 Gov. DeSantis: “Now They Have the Ability to Bring Those Folks and Process Them for Immigration” Governor DeSantis Speaks from Alligator Alcatraz 7/25/25 2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Ron DeSantisImmigrationImmigration EnforcementFloridaFlorida LegislatureJoe BidenBiden AdministrationHighway PatrolIllegal AliensICE https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718923/california-students-seek-financial-aid-despite-deportation-risks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718923_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718923_video_v3.mp4 California Students Seek Financial Aid Despite Deportation Risks (The Center Square) — High school seniors continue to apply for federal aid in the face of deportation risks for their immigrant families. With the rise of deportations across the country, California college-bound seniors faced a difficult decision this past spring. They had to decide whether to submit a federal financial aid application despite fear the government would use the personal information to identify parents who are illegal immigrants. Twelve percent of American children, or about nine million people, are citizens with at least one noncitizen parent, according to KFF, a nonprofit health policy research, polling and news organization. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_3f98d64e-74ce-4a85-88f0-5927df446c11.html 2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 364 federal aiddeportation riskmixed status familiesFAFSAcollege tuitionUS ImmigrationStudent Aid CommissionCaliforniafinancial aiddeportation risksEliana KernoodleEsther WickhamHawthorne High SchoolOne VoiceFAFS Application https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718924/gabbard-releases-new-intel-claiming-fbi-cia-knowingly-created-russia-hoax https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718924_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718924_video_v3.mp4 Gabbard Releases New Intel Claiming FBI, CIA ‘Knowingly Created’ Russia Hoax (The Center Square) – Federal officials have released more documents indicating a Democratic-led intelligence community politically targeted President Donald Trump by claiming that Russian President Vladimir Putin influenced the 2016 presidential election to help Trump win. U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard declassified a 2020 House Intelligence Committee report Wednesday that “exposes how the Obama Administration manufactured the January 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment that they knew was false.” Notably, the report found that the majority of the intelligence community’s judgements on Russia’s confirmed attempts to meddle with the 2016 election were “sound,” including its findings that Putin ordered “conventional and cyber influence operations” to undermine faith in the U.S. democratic process and the legitimacy of an expected Hillary Clinton presidency. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_058e7635-7e66-4413-b330-041110ad3105.html 2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 475 Tulsi GabbardDonald TrumpRussian collusion hoax2016 electioninvestigationcherry-picked intelligenceObamaHillary ClintonJustice DepartmentDan McCalebTharese Boudreauprosecution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718925/part-time-legislature-constitutional-amendment-introduced https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718925_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718925_video_v3.mp4 Part-Time Legislature Constitutional Amendment Introduced (The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s full-time legislature wastes taxpayer money and diminishes public participation, according to a new proposal from state Rep. Stephanie Borowicz. Pennsylvania’s 253 elected officials – 203 in the House and 50 in the Senate – make over $106,000 annually, second only to New York and California. It’s also just one of 10 states that maintain a full-time legislature. Before 1968, the commonwealth was part-time. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_c46b4431-490a-4910-9777-653137670c9d.html 2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 626 Pennsylvania Legislatureconstitutional amendmenttaxpayer moneystate budgetfull timevoting processpolitical discoursevoter empowermentelection ballotstate constitutionsThe Center SquarePennsylvania https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718926/schmerelson-a-constitutional-right-to-a-quality-education-regardless-of-their-immigration-status https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718926_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718926_video_v3.mp4 Schmerelson: “A Constitutional Right to a Quality Education Regardless of Their Immigration Status” Scott Schmerelson The Board President of Los Angeles Unified remarks during 2025 Superintendent's Opening of Schools Address Courtesy of Los Angeles Unified 2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 117 Scott SchmerelsonLos Angeles UnifiedQuality EducationImmigration StatusStudent AchievementSafe SchoolsConstitutional RightEducation Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718927/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-july-23rd-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718927_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718927_video_v4.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday July 23rd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2519 Greg BishopIllinoisIllinois politicsJB Pritzkergun legislationCook CountyChicagofederal immigrationmigrant sanctuarygun safety legislationIllinois gun banSafe Gun Storagegun controlfirearm accessDemocratic party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718928/gov-desantis-floridas-led-the-way-for-years-now https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718928_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718928_video_v3_converted.mp4 Gov. Desantis: “Florida’s Led the Way for Years Now” Governor DeSantis Speaks from Alligator Alcatraz 7/25/25 2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Ron DeSantisFloridaCovid lockdownImmigration policyJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718929/gov-desantis-you-either-have-a-right-to-be-here-or-you-dont https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718929_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718929_video_v3_converted.mp4 Gov. Desantis: “You either Have a Right to Be Here, or You Don’t” Governor DeSantis Speaks from Alligator Alcatraz 7/25/25 2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Ron DeSantisillegal immigrationDHSdeportationFloridaimmigration policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718930/epa-administrator-lee-zeldin-on-the-tijuana-river-sewage-crisis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718930_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718930_video_v3.mp4 EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on the Tijuana River Sewage Crisis EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Hosted a Media Call where he discussed the Tijuana River Sewage Crisis and what's being done about it 2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 241 Lee ZeldinEPATijuana RiverSewage CrisisWater QualityMexicoUS GovernmentSouthern CaliforniaTrump Administrationminute 328 funds https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718931/president-trump-on-jerome-powell-i-believe-that-hes-going-to-do-the-right-thing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718931_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718931_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump on Jerome Powell: “I Believe That He’s Going to Do the Right Thing” President Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell clash over the cost of renovating the Federal Reserve building. 2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Donald TrumpJerome PowellInterest RatesFederal ReserveMortgage RatesHousing MarketYoung FamiliesEconomic Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718932/why-my-live-stream-was-removed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718932_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718932_video_v3_converted.mp4 Why My Live Stream Was Removed From Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday July 25th, 2025 2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 live streaminggun rangeIllinois In Focusvideo takedowngunfirefilmingvideo editing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718933/ben-vanilla-gorilla-wallick-praises-illinois-largest-outdoor-gun-range https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718933_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718933_video_v3.mp4 Ben 'Vanilla Gorilla' Wallick praises Illinois' largest outdoor gun range Greg Bishop shares a recent conversation with Ben Wallick of Vanilla Gorilla Security about why he travels to Aurora Sportsmen's Club in Waterman, Illinois and how integral the facility is for his security training business. 2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 584 Vanilla Gorillaself-defensesecurityAurora Sportsmen's Clubfirearm skillslaw enforcementtactics trainingBen Wallachfirearms trainingtactical trainingclose quarters combatriflespistolsshooting drills https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718934/pritzker-reacts-to-energy-prices-snap-benefits-and-salt-deduction-increase https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718934_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718934_video_v3_converted.mp4 Pritzker reacts to energy prices, SNAP benefits and SALT deduction increase Greg Bishop shares recent comments from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker about the expectation energy prices are going to continue to go up for Illinois rate payers, the impacts of the Trump administration's controls over the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and also the governor speaking well of the increase in the State and Local Tax deduction from the "big, beautiful bill." 2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1047 JB PritzkerIllinoisenergy pricesSNAP programtax deductionGreg BishopCenter SquarePJMMISOcapacity auctionnuclear powerSue Rezinstate legislationTrump administrationstate tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718935/youtube-restricts-illinois-in-focus-over-gun-footage https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718935_video_v3_converted.mp4 YouTube Restricts ‘Illinois in Focus’ Over Gun Footage Greg Bishop provides his understanding of why Thursday's Illinois in Focus Daily live show was cut short and removed from YouTube and why the program wasn't live Friday. 2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 372 Greg BishopIllinois in FocusThe Center SquareYoutube guidelinesfirearmsYouTubepodcastlive to tape https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718936/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-july-25th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718936_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718936_video_v4.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday July 25th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2298 IllinoisGreg BishopIllinois In Focusenergy policyschool choicefirearms trainingAurora Sportsmen's ClubJB Pritzkerstate taxeslocal taxesrenewable energynuclear powerComEd Fourrifle rangeThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718937/president-trump-id-love-him-to-lower-interest-rates https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718937_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718937_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “ I’d Love Him to Lower Interest Rates” President Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell clash over the cost of renovating the Federal Reserve building. 2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 Donald TrumpJerome PowellInterest RatesFederal ReserveTrade dealJapanFinancial Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718938/jerome-powell-its-not-new https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718938_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718938_video_v3_converted.mp4 Jerome Powell: “It’s Not New” President Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell clash over the cost of renovating the Federal Reserve building. 2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Jerome PowellDonald TrumpFederal ReserveBuilding RenovationConstruction Costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718939/ca-bill-would-fine-stores-for-theft-of-their-shopping-carts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718939_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718939_video_v3_converted.mp4 CA Bill Would Fine Stores for Theft of Their Shopping Carts The Center Square's Kenneth Schrupp discusses California Senate Bill 753 In the newest episode of California In focus 7/24/25 2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 CaliforniaSenate Bill 753shopping cartstheftbusiness finesKenneth Schruppstate assemblycost recovery https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718940/seeking-tougher-approach-on-crime https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718940_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718940_video_v3.mp4 Seeking Tougher Approach on Crime Gianno Caldwell shares his book, reflects on his personal journey, and offers his perspective on how America should address rising crime — in an interview at the Ronald Reagan Foundation and Institute. 2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 278 Gianno CaldwellGeorge Sorosrising crimecrime ratepublic safetycriminal justiceAlvin BraggRonald Reagan Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718941/ca-bill-would-fine-stores-for-theft-of-their-shopping-carts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718941_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718941_video_v3.mp4 CA Bill Would Fine Stores for Theft of Their Shopping Carts (The Center Square) - The California Senate and now a key Assembly committee have passed a bill that would allow cities to charge businesses up to $650 for returning shopping carts stolen from them. The measure, Senate Bill 753, was introduced at the urging of the city of San Jose, which faces major homelessness and budget crises. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_21bf061d-6733-4cd5-98ff-722b629b085f.html 2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 327 California SenateCalifornia billshopping cartstheftSan Joseshopliftingcart recoverystore businessState Senator Dave CorteseAssemblywoman Rodgia RansomMatt Mahanthecentersquare.comfood desertKeegan KernodleKenneth Schrupp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718942/us-government-gives-some-education-money-back-to-states https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718942_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718942_video_v3.mp4 U.S. Government Gives Some Education Money Back to States (The Center Square) — The Trump administration released $1.3 billion in education funding back to the states after bipartisan pushback. After the U.S. Department of Education announced it would withhold $6.8 billion in federal education funding, lawmakers and education officials across the country took steps in demanding the funds be released. Now $1.3 billion has been released with a caveat. The federal government said the funds must be allocated toward “allowable activities,” or the money will be revoked. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_b56e79d9-abb9-45dd-9f77-193ad0b0ea2b.html 2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 383 education fundingfederal fundingTrump administrationstate fundingschool districtseducation officialsEliana KernodleEsther WickhamRussell VoightShelley Mooredisability programsCalifornia Department of Educationgrant award https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718943/olympia-council-sends-dollar20-minimum-wage-workers-bill-of-rights-to-nov-vote https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718943_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718943_video_v3.mp4 Olympia Council Sends $20 Minimum Wage, Workers’ Bill of Rights to Nov. Vote (The Center Square) – The Olympia City Council on Tuesday night rejected a proposal to adopt a $20 minimum wage as part of a Workers' Bill of Rights initiative. The council voted 4-3 against passing the initiative outright. However, the council did vote unanimously to send the initiative to Olympia voters for a decision in the November election. Ahead of the vote, members of the council expressed varying opinions about the initiative. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_6fbbdcbd-0362-4a29-b085-6c592f32c147.html 2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 769 Olympia City Councilminimum wageworker's bill of rightsNovember ballotOlympia voterscost of livingtaxesfeespurchasing powerworker compensationWashingtonCaliforniahotel jobsfast foodTJ Martinell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718944/president-trump-on-outsourced-jobs-left-millions-of-americans-feeling-distrustful-and-betrayed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718944_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718944_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump on Outsourced Jobs: “Left Millions of Americans Feeling Distrustful and Betrayed” President Trump Delivers Remarks and Signs Executive Orders at AI Summit 7/23/25 2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Donald TrumpOutsourcingTech IndustryGlobalismAmerican JobsChinaIndiaExecutive OrdersAI SummitJob Market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718945/will-2025-see-a-decline-in-new-homes-built https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718945_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718945_video_v3.mp4 Will 2025 See a Decline in New Homes Built? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss home building trends on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 530 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyhousing marketconstruction plungehousing inventorysingle familyaffordable housingurban planningbuilding costshousing deficithome ownershipReal EstateBostonSan DiegoLos Angeles https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718946/sen-grassley-r-ia-on-epstein-i-dont-believe-everyone-has-been-held-accountable https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718946_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718946_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Grassley (R-IA) on Epstein: “I Don’t Believe Everyone Has Been Held Accountable” Senate Judiciary Business meeting 2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 Chuck GrassleyJeffrey EpsteinSenate JudiciaryTrump AdministrationBiden Administrationcriminal case https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718947/pritzker-federal-tax-credit-for-school-choice-donations-doesnt-seem-fair https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718947_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718947_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker: Federal tax credit for school choice donations ‘doesn’t seem fair’ Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he’ll look at possibly opting Illinois into the federal school choice scholarship tax credit program, but says it doesn’t seem fair to him. 2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 108 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisSchool ChoiceTax CreditPublic SchoolsPrivate SchoolsEducation FundingFederal TaxDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718948/president-trump-on-ai-race-america-is-going-to-win-it https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718948_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump on "AI race" "America is going to win it" President Trump Delivers Remarks and Signs Executive Orders at AI Summit 7/23/25 2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Donald TrumpAI raceartificial intelligenceAI SummitExecutive OrdersTechnologyUnited States https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718949/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-july-24th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718949_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718949_video_v4.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday July 24th, 2025 This is a re-upload of Thursday's show. Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2191 Illinois PoliticsSchool choiceGun Control LawsJB PritzkerGreg BishopIllinois legislatureSecond amendment rightsEducation spendingPublic schoolsPrivate schoolsCharter schoolsIllinois pension fundChicago financesShooting sportsDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718950/president-trump-were-seeing-trillions-and-trillions-of-dollars-in-new-investments https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718950_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718950_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "We’re Seeing Trillions and Trillions of Dollars in New Investments" President Trump Delivers Remarks and Signs Executive Orders at AI Summit 7/23/25 2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Donald TrumpNew InvestmentsMetaAmazonGoogleMicrosoftData CentersAI InfrastructureEconomic PolicyBusiness NewsInvestmentUS Economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718951/president-trump-on-ai-the-american-people-do-not-want-woke-marxist-lunacy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718951_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718951_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on AI: "The American People Do Not Want Woke Marxist Lunacy" President Trump Delivers Remarks and Signs Executive Orders at AI Summit 7/23/25 2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Donald TrumpJoe Bidenexecutive orderAI Summitartificial intelligencewoke aiAmerican peopleMarxistdiversityequityinclusion https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/718952/director-gabbard-john-brennan-lied https://img.videonest.org/gamma/718952_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/718952_video_v3_converted.mp4 Director Gabbard: “John Brennan Lied” White House press breifing 7/23/25 2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 John BrennanWhite HousePress BriefingObamaCIAHouse Intelligence Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/774572/president-trump-i-dont-think-hes-gonna-censor-my-site https://img.videonest.org/gamma/774572_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/774572_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: “I Don’t Think He’s Gonna Censor My Site” President Trump Greets the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 7/28/29 2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Donald TrumpTruth SocialUnited KingdomCensorshipFree SpeechSocial MediaProtecting Children https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/774573/pritzker-signs-safe-gun-storage-act-with-civil-penalties-up-to-dollar10000 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/774573_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/774573_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker signs ‘Safe Gun Storage Act’ with civil penalties up to $10,000 Gun owners in Illinois are now required to lock up their firearms around certain people with a new law Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed. 2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 171 IllinoisJ.B. Pritzkergun controlsafe gun storage actgun safetyfirearmsgun lawsSenate Bill 8Maura HirschauerLaura Ellman https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/774574/washington-republican-raises-concerns-over-proposal-to-widen-home-spacing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/774574_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/774574_video_v3.mp4 Washington Republican Raises Concerns Over Proposal to Widen Home Spacing State Rep. Suzanne Schmidt, R-Spokane Valley, raising concerns about a proposed rule change that comes at the request of the fire marshal to widen space between homes to 5-feet from the current 3-feet 2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 97 Suzanne SchmidtWashington StateSpokane ValleyHome SpacingFire MarshalRule ChangeEmergency RuleCity of SpokaneStakeholder WorkHousing Development https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/774575/president-trump-if-i-werent-around-youd-have-right-now-6-major-wars-going-on https://img.videonest.org/gamma/774575_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/774575_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: “If I Weren’t Around, You’d Have Right Now 6 Major Wars Going On” President Trump Greets the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 7/28/29 2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Donald TrumpIndiaPakistanTrade DealMajor Wars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/774576/president-trump-on-gaza-those-children-look-very-hungry https://img.videonest.org/gamma/774576_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/774576_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump on Gaza: “Those Children Look Very Hungry” President Trump Greets the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 7/28/29 2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Donald TrumpGazaHumanitarian AidStarvationUnited KingdomInternational Relationshunger https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/774577/president-trump-on-india-pakistan-im-not-doing-a-trade-deal-with-you-if-youre-gonna-have-war https://img.videonest.org/gamma/774577_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/774577_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump on India, Pakistan: “I’m Not Doing a Trade Deal With You if You’re Gonna Have War” President Trump Greets the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 7/28/29 2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Donald TrumpIndiaPakistanTrade DealNuclear WeaponsInternational TradeWarNuclear DustForeign Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/774578/president-trump-its-the-biggest-of-all-the-deals https://img.videonest.org/gamma/774578_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/774578_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: “It’s the Biggest of All the Deals” President Trump Meets with the President of the European Commission in Turnberry, Scotland 7/27/25 2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Donald TrumpEuropean CommissionUrsula von der LeyenTurnberry scotlandPolitical meetingTrade Deals https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/774579/president-trump-the-countries-will-be-opened-up-to-trade-with-the-united-states-at-0-tariff https://img.videonest.org/gamma/774579_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/774579_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: “The Countries Will Be Opened up to Trade With the United States at 0 Tariff” President Trump Meets with the President of the European Commission in Turnberry, Scotland 7/27/25 2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 17 Donald TrumpUrsula von der LeyenEuropean CommissionTrade agreementZero tariffInternational tradeUS tradeTrade relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/774580/president-of-the-european-commission-we-have-a-deal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/774580_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/774580_video_v3_converted.mp4 President of the European Commission: “We Have a Deal” President Trump Meets with the President of the European Commission in Turnberry, Scotland 7/27/25 2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 18 Donald TrumpEuropean CommissionTrade DealInternational RelationsUrsula von der Leyen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/774581/pritzker-tells-nc-democrats-he-is-contemptuous-of-maga-republicans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/774581_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/774581_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker tells NC Democrats he is 'contemptuous of MAGA Republicans' Greg Bishop shares highlights from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's address to Democrats in North Carolina Saturday about the state of the party and what he said is his "contemptuous of MAGA Republicans." 2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 977 JB PritzkerMAGA RepublicansNorth CarolinaDemocratic PartyIllinoisIllinois GovernorPolitical speechNews reportGun safetyRed Flag LawsElectionNorth Carolina DemocratsIllinois GOPRoy CooperPublic polling https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/774582/pritzker-to-sign-common-sense-gun-laws-monday https://img.videonest.org/gamma/774582_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/774582_video_v3_converted.mp4 Pritzker to sign 'common sense' gun laws Monday Greg Bishop previews what could be some of the legislation Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker plans to sign Monday morning concerning gun control legislation. One measure, Senate Bill 8, would require firearms be locked up inside a premise where there may be a prohibited person. 2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 648 JB PritzkerGun ControlIllinoisSenate Bill 8Gun ViolenceFirearm AccessSafe Gun StorageIllinois LegislatureSecond AmendmentFirearm TransfersIllinois State Rifle AssociationState LegislationSchool SafetyGreg BishopIllinois news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/774583/dojs-migrant-sanctuary-policy-lawsuit-against-illinois-dismissed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/774583_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/774583_video_v3_converted.mp4 DOJ's migrant sanctuary policy lawsuit against Illinois dismissed Greg Bishop reviews the order from a federal judge dismissing the U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit challenging migrant sanctuary policies in the state of Illinois. The DOJ now has until Aug. 22 to file an amended complaint, or the case will be dismissed with prejudice. 2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 414 Greg BishopIllinoisCook CountyChicagoDepartment of Justicemigrant sanctuaryfederal immigrationThe Center SquareDOJfederal judgeCity of ChicagoJB PritzkerBrandon Johnson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/805302/gov-desantis-its-almost-like-indentured-servitude https://img.videonest.org/gamma/805302_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/805302_video_v3_converted.mp4 Gov. DeSantis: “It’s Almost Like Indentured Servitude” Governor DeSantis Announces Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday 7/28/25 2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Ron DeSantisH-1B visaChain migrationSovereigntyAmerican workersBack-to-schoolSales taxSales Tax HolidayTax breaks https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/805303/pritzker-signs-safe-gun-storage-act-etrace-reporting-requirements https://img.videonest.org/gamma/805303_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/805303_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker signs 'Safe Gun Storage Act,' eTrace reporting requirements Pritzker signs 'Safe Gun Storage Act,' eTrace reporting requirements 2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2632 JB PritzkerSafe Gun Storage ActIllinoisgun controlgun lawseTrace Reportingpublic safetylegislationgun violence preventionJ.B. PritzkerKwame RaoulBill CunninghamLaura EllmanKathleen SancesCurtis J. Tarver https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/805304/gov-desantis-just-tell-everyone-you-want-the-open-border https://img.videonest.org/gamma/805304_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/805304_video_v3_converted.mp4 Gov. DeSantis: “Just Tell Everyone You Want the Open Border” Governor DeSantis Announces Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday 7/28/25 2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Ron DeSantisOpen borderBorder policyFloridaAmerican peoplePolitical News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/805305/former-seattle-city-councilmember-juarez-reappointed-back-to-d5-seat https://img.videonest.org/gamma/805305_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/805305_video_v3.mp4 Former Seattle City Councilmember Juarez Reappointed Back to D5 Seat Seattle City Council appoints new Councilmember 2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 207 Debora JuarezSeattle City CouncilCity CouncilDistrict 5Sara NelsonTribal Leadership https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/856271/us-department-of-justice-finds-ucla-violated-title-vi https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ScANocoVE8c_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ScANocoVE8c_video_v3.mp4 U.S. Department of Justice Finds UCLA Violated Title VI 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 Title VIU.S. Department of JusticeUniversity of California Los AngelesUCLAHostilityJewish studentsIsraeli studentsMichael DrakeEqual Protection ClauseCivil Rights Act of 1964Pam BondiAntisemitism https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/856277/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-aug-1st-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/BiT2KqgZPQ4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/BiT2KqgZPQ4_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Aug. 1st, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1695 IllinoisJB PritzkerMental HealthDCFSState GovernmentIllinois State FairGreg BishopThe Center SquareMental Health ScreeningPublic SchoolsEducationChild WelfareChild SafetyPolitical DayIllinois School System https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/856284/republicans-say-pritzkers-had-enough-time-to-turnaround-troubled-illinois-child-welfare-agency https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Syhhg96eHK4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Syhhg96eHK4_video_v3.mp4 Republicans say Pritzker's had enough time to turnaround troubled Illinois child welfare agency Greg Bishop reviews continued concerns Illinois Statehouse Republicans have with the Pritzker administration's management of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 704 IllinoisJB PritzkerDCFSChild WelfareIllinois DCFSchild protectionDepartment of Children and Family ServicesIllinois Governmentstate governmentNicole LaHaTom WeberGovernor Pritzkerfatal mismanagementagency reformpolitical commentary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/856285/concerns-raised-as-pritzker-signs-illinois-universal-school-mental-health-screening-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/DbRBdrIlLMs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/DbRBdrIlLMs_video_v3.mp4 Concerns raised as Pritzker signs Illinois universal school mental health screening law Greg Bishop gives both sides of the debate about a new law Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Thursday allowing for universal mental health evaluations for Illinois' public schools. Opponents warn of unintended consequences. 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 544 JB PritzkerIllinoisState Bill 1560Mental health screeningsPublic schoolsSteve ReickIllinois studentsmental health screeningThe Center SquareEvanston school districtUS Department Educationdiversityequity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/856287/fiscal-fallout-california-interest-on-fraudulent-covid-benefits-rapidly-growing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/36hjoz2tJGA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/36hjoz2tJGA_video_v3.mp4 Fiscal Fallout: California Interest on Fraudulent COVID Benefits Rapidly Growing (The Center Square) - Since California Gov. Gavin Newsom took office in 2019, state debt payments on unemployment benefits have gone from zero to nearly $600 million this year, and could soon result in annual payroll tax increases of nearly $500 per employee, according to an analysis by The Center Square. These payments to the federal government will soon reach $1 billion per year to pay back $20 billion California borrowed to help cover what the state says was $55 billion in "ineligible" or fraudulent COVID-era unemployment insurance benefits claims, state records show. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_8e023438-328b-41c0-afa7-a07582110230.html 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 903 CaliforniaCOVID-19 fraudunemployment insurancestate debtpayroll taxesstate funded legislative analyst officeSmall BusinessesUnemployment Insuranceemployment benefitsJulie SuGavin Newsombenefits paymentsbenefit fraudCalifornia stateinterest rate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/857275/rep-darby-on-floods-when-the-time-came-to-act-they-did-not-do-so-in-a-timely-fashion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/6JdqOrzy5Yc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/6JdqOrzy5Yc_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Darby on Floods: "when the time came to act they did not do so in a timely fashion" Texas State Committee on Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 427 Drew DarbyRep. DarbyFlood warning systemFlood PreventionEmergency ManagementTexasFlood controlEarly Warning SystemRiver AuthorityCity of KerrvilleState RepresentativeUnified Command CenterTimely ActionJeremy HughesThomas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/864010/washington-ranchers-may-legally-kill-wolves-caught-attacking-livestock https://img.videonest.org/gamma/AW-B2cEKoXs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/AW-B2cEKoXs_video_v3.mp4 Washington Ranchers May Legally Kill Wolves Caught Attacking Livestock Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's Wolf and Grizzly Policy Lead Shubh Bhattacharjee explains how ranchers have the legal right to kill a wolf "caught in the act" attacking livestock, but there will still be an investigation. 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 63 Washingtonrancherswolf attacklivestockShubh BhattacharjeeWDFWlegal rightswolfgrizzly policyinvestigation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/867774/gov-desantis-ban-sanctuary-cities-in-the-state-of-florida https://img.videonest.org/gamma/WnVNvW4hZnQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/WnVNvW4hZnQ_video_v3.mp4 Gov. DeSantis: “Ban Sanctuary Cities in the State of Florida” 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 Ron DeSantisFloridaSanctuary CitiesImmigration EnforcementState GovernmentBanningLegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/868560/states-sue-trump-admin-over-gender-affirming-care-restrictions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/x6rP4lu5gEA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/x6rP4lu5gEA_video_v3.mp4 States sue Trump admin over ‘gender affirming care’ restrictions Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is joining with 14 other states and the District of Columbia to sue the Trump administration over efforts to limit medical providers' treatment of youth with gender dysphoria. Illinois state Rep. Bill Hauter, who is also a medical doctor, said the science is not settled and there are real concerns about lasting and irreversible impacts even with hormone treatments. 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 222 Kwame Raoulgender affirming careTrump administrationlawsuitgender dysphoriatransgender youthhealthcare providersfederal investigationsIllinoisBill Hauter https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869435/bill-would-require-transparency-of-foreign-influence-in-k-12-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869435_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869435_video_v3_converted.mp4 Bill Would Require Transparency of Foreign Influence in K-12 Schools (The Center Square) – A bill has been filed in Congress to require transparency about foreign influence in K-12 public schools nationwide. The bill does not ban foreign influence in public schools or threaten to withhold federal education funds if such influence is made public. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_f979ebde-3fc9-49b5-a30e-5efbd665c692.html 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 69 Ted CruzCynthia Lummisk-12 EducationForeign InfluenceEducation ActParents RightsPublic SchoolsForeign Governments https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869437/bombshell-report-indicates-clinton-soros-group-plotted-to-demonize-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869437_video_v3.mp4 Bombshell Report Indicates Clinton, Soros Group Plotted to ‘Demonize’ Trump (The Center Square) – Newly declassified intelligence documents indicate that Hillary Clinton, her 2016 presidential campaign managers, and a top member of a George Soros group plotted to fabricate the Trump-Russia collusion campaign to distract the public from Clinton’s email scandal. Declassified by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday, the 29-page “Durham annex” from 2023 chronicles the Office of Special Counsel’s (OSC) investigation into purported efforts by the Clinton campaign and its allies to falsely tie Russia’s cyber interference attempts during election season to Trump. 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 460 Hillary ClintonGeorge SorosTrump Russia collusionClinton email scandalDonald TrumpPolitical NewsCongress InvestigationDan McCalebTherese BoudreauxToulsey GabbardBarack ObamaRussian Collusion HoaxHillary Clinton Scandal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869438/kerr-county-leaders-river-authority-face-scrutiny-over-broad-failures https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869438_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869438_video_v3.mp4 Kerr County Leaders, River Authority Face Scrutiny Over Broad Failures Texas State Committee on Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 410 Ann JohnsonTexas RepresentativeKerr CountyCode RedWeather EventFlood watersRob KellyDan Patrickemergency responseJuly 4thcounty judge https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869440/press-sec-leavitt-on-brown-university-yet-another-win-to-root-out-antisemitic-behavior https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869440_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869440_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt on Brown University: “Yet Another Win to Root Out Antisemitic Behavior” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, July 31, 2025 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 101 Karoline LeavittPress SecretaryBrown UniversityAntisemitismExecutive OrderAthleticsRacial DiscriminationMerit Based AdmissionsGender Ideology ExtremismWomens SportsPresidential Fitness Test https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869441/rfk-jr-on-the-presidential-fitness-test-award-it-was-a-huge-item-of-pride https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869441_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869441_video_v3_converted.mp4 RFK Jr. On the Presidential Fitness Test Award: “It Was a Huge Item of Pride” President Trump Signs an Executive Order, July 31, 2025 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 RFK Jr.Robert F Kennedy Jr.Presidential Fitness TestPhysical FitnessDonald TrumpLeadershipNutritionCompetitionAwardsCertificatesRecognitionFitness https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869442/gov-newsom-on-federal-cuts-we-are-stepping-into-that-void https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869442_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Newsom On Federal Cuts: “We Are Stepping Into That Void” Governor Newsom announces major addition to state’s firefighting capabilities Courtesy of the office of the Governor 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 292 Gavin NewsomUS Forest Servicebudget cutswildfiresfirefightingCaliforniafederal fundingemergency servicesdisaster relief https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869443/president-trump-we-banned-men-from-competing-in-womens-sports https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869443_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869443_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: “We Banned Men From Competing in Women’s Sports” President Trump Signs an Executive Order, July 31, 2025 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Donald TrumpWomens SportsExecutive OrderUnited States Olympic CommitteeParalympic Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869444/youth-mental-health-screenings-may-have-long-term-impact-il-legislator-warns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869444_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869444_video_v3.mp4 Youth mental health screenings may have long-term impact, IL legislator warns Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a bill which requires Illinois’ public school districts to provide universal mental health screenings. 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 100 J.B. Pritzkermental healthyouth mental healthmental health screeningspublic schoolsIllinoisSteven ReickTony Sandersschool districtslegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869445/vice-president-vance-we-just-want-kids-to-do-better https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869445_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869445_video_v3.mp4 Vice President Vance: "We Just Want Kids to Do Better" President Trump Signs an Executive Order, July 31, 2025 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 JD VanceDonald TrumpExecutive OrderChild HealthKids HealthPhysical FitnessActive LifestyleScreen TimeChildren's well-beingyouth sports https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869446/bryson-dechambeau-we-believe-we-can-change-the-fabric-of-our-communitys-and-kids-livelihoods https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869446_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869446_video_v3_converted.mp4 Bryson Dechambeau: “We Believe We Can Change the Fabric of Our Community’s and Kids’ Livelihoods” President Trump Signs an Executive Order, July 31, 2025 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Bryson DeChambeauWhite HouseCommunityKids LivelihoodsPresidential InitiativesCollegeFuture GenerationsExecutive Order https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869447/press-sec-leavitt-its-well-past-time-that-president-trump-was-awarded-the-nobel-peace-prize https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869447_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869447_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “It’s Well Past Time That President Trump Was Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, July 31, 2025 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Karoline LeavittDonald TrumpNobel Peace PrizePeace DealCeasefireThailandCambodiaIsraelIranRwandaCongoIndiaPakistanSerbiaKosovo https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869448/sen-mcconnell-r-ky-on-international-politics-trump-has-underestimated-the-level-of-challenge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869448_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869448_video_v3.mp4 Sen. McConnell (R-KY) on International Politics: Trump has “Underestimated the Level of Challenge" Sen. McConnell (R-KY) raises concerns about authoritarian regimes in the Senate Appropriations Committee Hearing on July 31st, 2025 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Mitch McConnellSenate Appropriations CommitteeAuthoritarian RegimesInternational PoliticsNorth KoreaRussiaChinaIran https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869449/press-sec-leavitt-exorbitant-pharmaceutical-pricing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869449_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869449_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “Exorbitant Pharmaceutical Pricing” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, July 31, 2025 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Karoline LeavittPress SecretaryPharmaceutical PricingExecutive OrderHealthcare CostsWhite HouseBrand Name DrugsAmerican EconomyTax CutsTrade https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869450/fiscal-fallout-2026-legislative-session-could-be-worse-yet https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869450_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869450_video_v3.mp4 Fiscal Fallout: 2026 Legislative Session ‘Could Be Worse Yet’ (The Center Square) – Washington state is currently forecast to run out of money by 2027 and experience a fiscal deficit by 2028 despite the largest tax increase in state history this session, in addition to record revenue levels. While some elected and appointed state officials have highlighted the impacts of President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Medicaid funding for the combined operating budget, one lawmaker says it’s a distraction from how the state actually got to this point. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_d42c06e9-639a-4690-902a-9c9470cd86c2.html 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 841 Fiscal FalloutWashington stateBudget deficitTax increaseState spendingMedicaidEconomic recessionRevenue GrowthFiscal Situationlegislative sessionbudget crisisstate governmentCarleen JohnsonTJ MartinellWashington State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869451/pod-schooling-app-gives-parents-alternative-school-choice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869451_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869451_video_v3.mp4 Pod Schooling App Gives Parents Alternative School Choice (The Center Square) — A new school-based app, Edefy, recently launched as part of another school choice alternative for parents. Edefy is an app that connects families to teachers of their choice at nearby host sites, a method known as Pod schooling. For the past two years, James Bisenius, the founder of Edefy, has been working on the development and software design. Though it has been tested for the last 15 years, the first public version recently launched this month. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_9e933d4d-d79f-40ef-ad5e-04e4b3720961.html 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 853 Edify apppod schoolingmicro schoolinghome schoolingschool choiceprivate educationEdifyteaching credentialsstudent learningschool choice fundingPillars AcademytuitionEducation CostsK-12 educationPersonalized education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869452/press-sec-leavitt-americans-are-demanding-lower-drug-prices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869452_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869452_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “Americans Are Demanding Lower Drug Prices” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, July 31, 2025 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 Karoline LeavittPress Secretarydrug pricespharmaceutical companiesDonald J TrumpWhite Houselowering drug pricesAmerican familiesglobal pricing parityhealth policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869453/press-sec-leavitt-hillary-clinton-approved-the-russia-hoax https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869453_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869453_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "Hillary Clinton Approved the Russia Hoax" Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, July 31, 2025 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Karoline LeavittHillary ClintonRussia HoaxDonald TrumpFBICIAGrassleyPress Briefing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869454/press-sec-leavitt-on-pelosi-she-is-rightfully-criticized https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869454_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869454_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt on Pelosi: “She Is Rightfully Criticized” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, July 31, 2025 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Karoline LeavittNancy Pelosistock portfolionet worthhedge fundWarren BuffettBerkshire Hathaway https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869455/press-sec-leavitt-the-first-june-budget-surplus-in-nearly-a-decade https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869455_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869455_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “The First June Budget Surplus in Nearly a Decade” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, July 31, 2025 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 106 Karoline LeavittWhite HousePress SecretaryDonald TrumpEconomic PolicyBudget SurplusJune BudgetReal GDPFederal SpendingPrivate SectorTariff Revenue https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869456/spike-in-gun-sales-ahead-of-permit-to-purchase-bill-implementation-next-year https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869456_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869456_video_v3.mp4 Spike in Gun Sales Ahead of Permit to Purchase Bill Implementation Next Year U.S. Law Shield President Kirk Evans discusses a spike in Washington State Gun sales 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 94 Gun SalesKirk EvansU.S. Law ShieldWashington StateGun LawsPermit to Purchase https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869457/illinois-state-fair-big-acts-new-events-new-rules-and-lower-prices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869457_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869457_video_v3.mp4 Illinois State Fair: Big acts, new events, new rules and lower prices The Illinois State Fair opens Aug 7 in Springfield, promising 11 days of concerts, livestock showcases, carnival rides and family-friendly fun with organizers putting extra emphasis this year on affordability. 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 155 Illinois State FairRebecca ClarkKristi JonesJoshua AdcockFlash SalePickleballCraft BeerState FairFair VisitorGrandstandNew EventsSecurity Measure https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869458/after-death-of-youth-on-dcfs-radar-il-republicans-call-for-accountability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869458_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869458_video_v3.mp4 After death of youth on DCFS radar, IL Republicans call for accountability Republicans say Gov. J.B. Pritzker has had more than enough time to address continued problems with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 174 Tom WeberJ.B. PritzkerIllinoisDCFSchild welfaregovernmentIllinois Department of Children and Family ServicesRepublican PartyNicole La Ha https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869459/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-july-31st-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869459_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869459_video_v4.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday July 31st, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1843 IllinoisGreg BishopRed Flag LawsInsurance RatesState Fair PreviewThe Center SquareGun SafetyIllinois LawAlexi Giannouliascar insuranceinsurance companiesFirearm Restraining OrderPublic HealthGun ViolenceDriving Change https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869460/il-secretary-of-state-pushes-for-auto-insurance-regulations-opponents-say-will-hurt-consumers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869460_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869460_video_v3_converted.mp4 IL Secretary of State pushes for auto insurance regulations opponents say will hurt consumers Bishop also shares highlights from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias' news conference where he pushed for more regulations on auto insurance companies to prohibit them from using zip codes and credit scores as a basis of rate decisions. 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 454 Alexi Giannouliasauto insurance ratesdriving recordState FarmIllinoisinsurance companiesliability car insuranceState Senator Terri Bryantinsurance ratescredit scorecar insurancecrime rateGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869461/firearm-restraining-order-law-promoted-by-brady-campaign-and-illinois-dept-of-public-health https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869461_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869461_video_v3_converted.mp4 Firearm Restraining Order law promoted by Brady campaign and Illinois Dept. of Public Health Greg Bishop shares a conversation with Christian Heyne, Brady's Chief Programs and Policy Officer, about the recently launched "Pause to Heal" campaign highlighting Illinois' Firearm Restraining Order law. Heyne also shares reaction to opponents' concerns about the the law. 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 949 Firearm Restraining Orderred flag lawsBrady CampaignIllinois Department of Public Healthgun violencepublic health crisisIllinoisChristian Heynegun controlsecond amendmentdue processIllinois Firearms Restraining Order ActPause to HealGreg Bishopillinois government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869462/sec-kennedy-on-insurance-agree-to-get-rid-of-pre-authorization https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869462_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869462_video_v3_converted.mp4 Sec. Kennedy on Insurance: “Agree to Get Rid of Pre-authorization” President Trump Delivers Remarks on Making Health Technology Great Again 7/30/25 2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Health InsurancePre-authorizationInsurance ExecutivesHealth TechnologyChris KlumpDr. Oz https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869463/president-trump-grant-their-doctors-access-to-their-records-at-the-push-of-a-button https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869463_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869463_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: "Grant Their Doctors Access to Their Records at the Push of a Button" President Trump Delivers Remarks on Making Health Technology Great Again 7/30/25 2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Donald TrumpHealthcareHealth TechnologyPatient RecordsHealthcare ProvidersMedical AppointmentsTedious Paperwork https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869464/administrator-oz-tired-of-waiting-for-washington-to-take-action https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869464_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869464_video_v3.mp4 Administrator Oz: "Tired of Waiting for Washington to Take Action" President Trump Delivers Remarks on Making Health Technology Great Again 7/30/25 2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Mehmet Ozhealth technologyhealth carehospital billsmedical recordsexecutive orders https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869465/will-ferguson-extend-ban-on-auto-deletion-of-public-records https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869465_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869465_video_v3.mp4 Will Ferguson Extend Ban on Auto-Deletion of Public Records? (The Center Square) – The end of a six-month suspension of a policy that for years allowed for the auto-deletion of Microsoft Teams or instant messages at Washington state agencies after one week is approaching. Microsoft Teams is a cloud-based team collaboration software that allows users to communicate, set up meetings, and share files within a workspace environment, typically via email. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_83ba7c0c-c284-4b0e-8efd-0cea99b44715.html 2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 851 Bob FergusonGovernor FergusonWashington StatePublic RecordsGovernment transparencyOpen Records ActMicrosoft TeamsGovernment accountabilityPublic records requestLegislative privilegePublic sectorTJ MartinellCarleen JohnsonDemocratic partyRepublican party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869466/president-trump-ts-all-because-of-the-fed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869466_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869466_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: “T’s All Because of the Fed” The White House: President Trump Signs Congressional Bill, July 30, 2025 2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Donald TrumpThe FedFederal ReserveEconomic PolicyInterest RatesEuropeWhite HouseUS Economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869467/witness-on-problem-posed-by-ai-in-financial-markets-this-is-not-new https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869467_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869467_video_v3.mp4 Witness on Problem Posed by AI in Financial Markets: “This Is Not New” Witness Tal Cohen replies to Senator Warner's question on AI's impact on financial markets during a Senate Banking committee hearing on July 30th, 2025 2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 Tal CohenSenate Banking CommitteeFinancial MarketsPrice DiscoveryPrice HurtingAI ModelsMarket ControlsAlgorithmsUS SenateSenator Warner https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869468/russian-earthquake-echoes-risks-facing-washingtons-cascadia-fault https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869468_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869468_video_v3.mp4 Russian Earthquake Echoes Risks Facing Washington’s Cascadia Fault Director of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network and Washington State Seismologist Harold Tobin Discusses Russian earthquake and tsunami and similarities to the Cascadia Subduction Zone Fault off the Coast of Washington state 2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 160 Russian earthquakeHarold TobinCascadia faultEarthquake early warningtsunamiWashington StatePacific Northwest Seismic NetworkShake AlertEarthquake safetySeismic wavesNorthern CaliforniaOregonSeattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869469/seattle-council-backs-preemptive-sales-tax-slice-for-addiction-treatment-programs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869469_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869469_video_v3.mp4 Seattle Council Backs Preemptive Sales Tax Slice for Addiction Treatment Programs Seattle City Council unanimously approves resolution dedicating up to 25% of a possible sales tax increase for addiction treatment services. 2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 209 SeattleSeattle City CouncilSales TaxAddiction TreatmentSara NelsonAlexis Mercedes Rinck https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869470/illinois-secretary-of-state-pushes-to-restrict-auto-premium-calculations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869470_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869470_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Secretary of State pushes to restrict auto premium calculations Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is launching another campaign to ban insurance companies from using age, credit scores or zip codes to determine auto coverage rates. Opponents say the restrictions would raise premiums throughout the state and could drive insurers out of Illinois. 2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Alexi GiannouliasIllinois Secretary of Stateauto insurance ratesTerri BryantIllinoiscarjackinginsurance companies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869471/president-trump-nancy-pelosi-became-rich-by-having-inside-information https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869471_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869471_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “Nancy Pelosi Became Rich by Having Inside Information” The White House: President Trump Signs Congressional Bill, July 30, 2025 2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpNancy PelosiInsider TradingStock TradingCongressional BillMembers of CongressWhite HouseLegislationPolitical NewsGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869472/president-trump-on-russiagate-the-whole-thing-is-a-scam https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869472_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869472_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Russiagate: “The Whole Thing Is a Scam” The White House: President Trump Signs Congressional Bill, July 30, 2025 2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Donald TrumpRussiagateDemocratic PartydocumentsFBIfairnessscam https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869473/president-trump-were-not-going-to-let-anybody-attack-the-dollar https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869473_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869473_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “We’re Not Going to Let Anybody Attack the Dollar” The White House: President Trump Signs Congressional Bill, July 30, 2025 2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 Donald TrumpIndiaTariffsTrade NegotiationsBRICS NationsUS TradeTrade DeficitPrime Minister ModiWhite HouseCongressional BillUS Dollar https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869474/sen-lujan-d-nm-grills-usda-deputy-secretary-what-does-it-mean-to-the-employees https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869474_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869474_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Lujan (D-NM) Grills USDA Deputy Secretary: "What Does It Mean to the Employees" US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Review of the USDA Reorganization Proposal 2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 188 Senator LujanUSDAAgricultureUnited States Forest ServiceForest ServiceGovernmentNew MexicoAlbuquerqueEmployee ConsultationReorganizationSenate Hearing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869475/with-sanctuary-lawsuit-dismissed-il-officials-vow-to-resist-ice-enforcement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869475_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869475_video_v3.mp4 With sanctuary lawsuit dismissed, IL officials vow to resist ICE enforcement The U.S. Department of Justice has until Aug. 22 to file an amended complaint against Illinois’ migrant sanctuary policies. A Republican state Senator says state and local officials should be working with federal immigration officials, not bucking them. 2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 141 IllinoisICE EnforcementMigrant sanctuaryBrandon JohnsonKwame RaoulAndrew ChesneyLawsuit dismissal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869476/illinois-senator-chesney-has-some-suggestions-on-where-they-can-find-extra-money https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869476_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869476_video_v3_converted.mp4 Illinois Senator Chesney Has Some Suggestions on Where They Can Find Extra Money From Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday July 30th, 2025 2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 IllinoisSenator Chesneyillegal immigrantsgovernment wastefraudGovernor Pritzkerfederal programsstate programscorruptionindictmentinspector general report https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869477/rfk-jr-on-addiction-when-there-is-availability-that-can-become-a-crisis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869477_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869477_video_v3_converted.mp4 RFK Jr. on Addiction: "When There Is Availability That Can Become a Crisis" Press Conference on Opioid 7-OH Public Safety Measure 7/29/25 2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Robert F. Kennedy Jr.opioid crisisaddictiondrug abuse7-OH public safety measuresubstance abuseYemenkhat https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869478/rfk-jr-on-opioid-deaths-american-kids-who-died https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869478_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869478_video_v3_converted.mp4 RFK Jr. On Opioid Deaths: “American Kids Who Died” Press Conference on Opioid 7-OH Public Safety Measure 2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 17 Robert F. Kennedy Jr.opioid crisisdrug addictionpublic safetyvietnam war https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869479/johnson-continues-defense-of-chicagos-migrant-sanctuary-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869479_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869479_video_v3.mp4 Johnson continues defense of Chicago's migrant sanctuary policies Greg Bishop shares separate comments from Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Republican state Sen. Andrew Chesney about the state's continued resistance to cooperate with federal immigration officials. 2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 752 IllinoisBrandon Johnsonmigrant sanctuaryimmigration enforcementKwame RaoulAndrew Chesneysanctuary jurisdictionsICEJB PritzkerLori LightfootRahm EmanuelIllinois politicsChicago politicsTRUST ActDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869480/pritzker-discusses-food-subsidy-red-tape-that-a-republican-says-is-necessary https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869480_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869480_video_v3_converted.mp4 Pritzker discusses food subsidy 'red tape' that a Republican says is necessary Greg Bishop continues coverage of how the Trump administration's changes to SNAP could impact Illinois. Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Republicans want to take food benefits away to give tax breaks to the wealthy. Republican state Sen. Andrew Chesney says Republicans are just looking for accountability of how tax dollars are spent. 2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 873 JB PritzkerAndrew ChesneySNAP programIllinoisfood assistancepublic policyfederal governmentSNAP benefitsTrump administrationred tapefood bankstaxpayersfraudstate programs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869481/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-july-30th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869481_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869481_video_v4.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday July 30th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1907 IllinoisIllinois newsSNAP fundinghousing affordabilityAndrew ChesneyJB Pritzkerimmigration policyKwame RaoulGreg BishopThe Center SquareSNAP benefitsfood assistanceRepublican partyDemocratic partytaxes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869482/council-members-ocheltree-and-bingle-concerned-about-other-members-communications-toxic-conflict https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869482_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869482_video_v3.mp4 Council Members Ocheltree and Bingle Concerned About Other Members Communications “Toxic Conflict” On Spokane WA council meeting From Washington In Focus | Tuesday July 29th, 2025 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 SpokaneWashingtonCity CouncilCity of SpokaneCouncil MemberLili NavaretteOcheltreeBingle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869483/spokesperson-bruce-on-eu-trade-deal-a-generational-modernization-of-the-transatlantic-alliance https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869483_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869483_video_v3_converted.mp4 Spokesperson Bruce on EU Trade Deal: “A Generational Modernization of the Transatlantic Alliance” Department of State Press Briefing - July 29, 2025 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 trade dealEuropean UnionTransatlantic AllianceUS economymarket accessUS energy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869484/road-to-housing-act-of-2025-receives-bipartisan-support-with-some-disappointment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869484_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869484_video_v3.mp4 “Road to Housing Act of 2025” Receives Bipartisan Support With Some Disappointment The US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs meeting 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 207 Housing Act of 2025Senate CommitteeTina SmithShelley Moore CapitoMark WarnerMike RoundsHousingReal EstateSenateSenatorYoung generationBipartisan supportRental assistanceBrian SchatzJohn Hollen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869485/spokesperson-bruce-on-president-trump-and-netanyahu-a-very-good-relationship https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869485_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869485_video_v3_converted.mp4 Spokesperson Bruce on President Trump and Netanyahu: "A Very Good Relationship" Department of State Press Briefing - July 29, 2025 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpBenjamin NetanyahuDepartment of StatePress BriefingInternational RelationsGazaHumanitarian Assistance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869486/late-night-camping-ban-vote-triggers-probe-into-spokane-mayor-city-council-majority https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869486_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869486_video_v3.mp4 Late-Night Camping Ban Vote Triggers Probe Into Spokane Mayor, City Council Majority (The Center Square) – Amid allegations of a quid pro quo, the Spokane Ethics Commission voted Wednesday to initiate an independent investigation into Mayor Lisa Brown and the city council. The allegations claim that Brown and five of the seven council members violated the ethics code on June 16 by reversing their vote on a proposed camping ban after much of the public had left. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_a39f5c3c-b3c0-40af-9fa6-10c717ab6bf7.html 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1021 SpokaneMayor Lisa BrownCamping BanCity CouncilEthics violationSpokane MayorLisa Browncitizen initiativeprogressive majorityethics commissionThe Center Squarecouncil memberethics investigationProp 1city council https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869487/spokesperson-bruce-on-un-conference-on-the-two-state-solution-the-conference-will-prolong-the-war https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869487_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869487_video_v3.mp4 Spokesperson Bruce on UN Conference on the Two-State Solution: “The Conference Will Prolong the War” Department of State Press Briefing - July 29, 2025 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 UN ConferenceTwo-State SolutionHamasDepartment of StateMarco RubioProlonging WarOctober 7thTerrorism https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869488/spokesperson-bruce-discusses-upcoming-un-conference-will-embolden-hamas https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869488_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869488_video_v3.mp4 Spokesperson Bruce Discusses Upcoming U.N. Conference: “Will Embolden Hamas” Department of State Spokesperson Tammy Bruce discusses the upcoming U.N. conference on an Israel-Palestine two-state solution at the July 29th, 2025 press briefing 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 Tammy BruceUnited NationsIsrael-Palestine conflictTwo-state solutionHamasGazaU.N. conferenceDepartment of StateMarco RubioOctober 7th https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869489/sen-gallego-d-az-on-young-americans-they-feel-they-cant-buy-a-home https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869489_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869489_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Gallego (D-AZ) on Young Americans: “They feel they can't buy a home” The Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs meet to consider the Road to Housing Act of 2025. 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Ruben GallegoHousing crisisHome ownershipAmerican dreamHousing affordabilityGenerational wealthArizonaHousing Act 2025Banking CommitteeUrban Affairs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869490/how-do-tax-policy-incentives-impact-people-at-all-income-levels https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869490_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869490_video_v3.mp4 How Do Tax Policy Incentives Impact People at All Income Levels? From Everyday Economics episode, "What Motivates the Wealthy Working Class?" 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 tax policy incentivestax incentivesincome levelstax ratetaxingmiddle classtax manloopholestax avoidance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869491/why-do-wealthy-americans-keep-working https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869491_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869491_video_v3_converted.mp4 Why do Wealthy Americans Keep Working? From Everyday Economics episode, "What Motivates the Wealthy Working Class?" 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 wealthy americansconsumer behaviorbasic needsquality of lifebillionairesmotivation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869492/pritzker-slams-snap-rules-republican-says-checks-are-not-controversial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869492_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869492_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker slams SNAP rules; Republican says checks are not controversial Illinois’ governor says Congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump are cutting food benefits for those who need it most to give tax cuts to the most wealthy. In reaction, Republican state Sen. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport, said Pritzker is a billionaire politician that’s too busy playing politics to care about accountability. 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 154 J.B. PritzkerAndrew ChesneyIllinoisSNAP benefitstax cutsfood assistancegovernment spendingRepublican PartyDemocratic Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869493/concerns-over-teams-7-day-auto-deletion-policy-for-government-employee-chats https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869493_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869493_video_v3.mp4 Concerns Over Teams’ 7-Day Auto-Deletion Policy for Government Employee Chats Washington Coalition for Open Government's Secretary George Erb Discussing Washington State's 7-Day Auto-Deletion Policy for Government Employee Chats in Microsoft Teams 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 146 WashingtonMicrosoft TeamsWashington Coalition for Open GovernmentGovernment EmployeeGeorge ErbLawsuitOpen Government7-day auto-deletion policyPublic RecordsExecutive Branch https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869494/president-trump-while-at-his-new-golf-course-we-put-out-fires-all-over-the-world https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869494_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869494_video_v3.mp4 President Trump, While at His New Golf Course: “We Put Out Fires All Over the World” President Trump, While at His New Golf Course: “We'll play it very quickly and then I go back to DC and We Put Out Fires All Over the World” President Trump Participates in a Grand Opening Ceremony of Trump International Golf Links Aberdeen 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Donald TrumpTrump International Golf LinksAberdeenGolf CourseGolfingGrand Opening https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869495/sen-kennedy-r-la-discusses-home-affordability-weve-got-a-problem https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869495_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869495_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Kennedy (R-LA) Discusses Home Affordability: “We’ve Got a Problem” THE COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 101 John KennedySenator KennedyHome AffordabilityHomeownershipReal Estate MarketHousing MarketHousingLocal GovernmentFirst Time Home BuyerMedian AgeFederalismBanking CommitteeUrban Affairs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869496/the-state-of-illinois-snap-error-rate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869496_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869496_video_v3.mp4 The State of Illinois' SNAP Error Rate From Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday July 29th, 2025 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 100 IllinoisSNAPFood benefitsError rateOverpaymentUnderpaymentUS Department of Agriculture https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869497/president-trump-a-great-deal-for-the-country https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869497_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869497_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: “A Great Deal for the Country” President Trump Participates in a Grand Opening Ceremony of Trump International Golf Links Aberdeen 7/29/25 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Donald TrumpTrump International Golf LinksAberdeenGolf CourseGrand OpeningEuropean UnionUnited Kingdom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869498/eric-trump-on-his-father-and-his-new-golf-course-this-was-his-mona-lisa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869498_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869498_video_v3_converted.mp4 Eric Trump on His Father and His New Golf Course: “This Was His Mona Lisa” President Trump Participates in a Grand Opening Ceremony of Trump International Golf Links Aberdeen 7/29/25 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Eric TrumpDonald TrumpTrump International Golf LinksGolf CourseAberdeen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869499/what-motivates-the-wealthy-working-class https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869499_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869499_video_v3.mp4 What Motivates the Wealthy Working Class? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the economic motivations of wealthy Americans on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 579 Chris KrugDiscourse Magazinewealthy americansquality of consumptionUS householdstax policyincome taxquality mattersmarket placehard workwealthyDominic Ferraro https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869500/president-trump-we-stopped-a-war-but-weve-stopped-about-5-wars https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869500_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869500_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "We Stopped a War, but We’ve Stopped About 5 Wars" President Trump Participates in a Grand Opening Ceremony of Trump International Golf Links Aberdeen 7/29/25 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 16 Donald TrumpTrump Golf LinksTrump International Golf LinksStopping WarsInternational Affairs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869501/pritzker-says-work-continues-to-address-illinois-snap-error-rate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869501_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869501_video_v3_converted.mp4 Pritzker says work continues to address Illinois' SNAP error rate Greg Bishop discusses the latest data showing Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program error rate for Illinois and what Gov. J.B. Pritzker says his administration is doing about it. 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 435 Greg BishopJ.B. PritzkerSNAPFood BenefitsIllinoisFood SubsidiesNutrition AssistanceError RateSNAP Benefitsfood subsidiesMedicaid https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869502/881000-illinoisans-take-dollar634-billion-to-other-states-from-2012-2022-report https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869502_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869502_video_v3.mp4 881,000 Illinoisans take $63.4 billion to other states from 2012-2022: Report Greg Bishop reviews a report from Unleash Prosperity that shows more than 881,000 Illinoisans taking more than $63.4 billion of their income to other states between 2012 to 2022. 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 588 IllinoisMigration DataCensus BureauIRS DataUnleash ProsperityEconomic ImpactGreg BishopEconomic DataTaxationPopulation DeclineEconomic PolicyVote With Your Feet https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869503/gun-rights-supporters-predict-lawsuits-over-illinois-safe-gun-storage-act https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869503_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869503_video_v3_converted.mp4 Gun rights supporters predict lawsuits over Illinois' 'Safe Gun Storage Act' Greg Bishop provides highlights from Gov. J.B. Pritzker's Monday news conference where he signed two gun control measures, including one requiring guns be locked up in certain circumstances that Second Amendment advocates say is ripe for lawsuits. 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1006 IllinoisJB PritzkerSafe Gun Storage ActGreg BishopSenate Bill 8gun controlMaura Hirschauerfirearm deathschild mortalityJosh WitkowskiStatewide educationFirearm restraining ordersSafe gun storageLost or stolen firearmsgun laws https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869504/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-july-29th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869504_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869504_video_v4.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday July 29th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2339 Greg BishopIllinoisJ.B. PritzkerGun ControlSNAP benefitsThe Center SquareSafe Gun Storage ActTax MigrationFood SubsidiesIllinois economicsLegislationDOJFOID cardpopulation migrationError rate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869505/president-trump-we-wanna-bring-a-lot-of-the-pharmaceuticals-back-to-america https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869505_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869505_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “We Wanna Bring a Lot of the Pharmaceuticals Back to America” President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Donald Trumppharmaceuticalsdrug priceshealth policymanufacturingCOVID-19United Kingdom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/869506/president-trump-youre-not-going-to-have-europe-anymore-as-you-know-it https://img.videonest.org/gamma/869506_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/869506_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump: “You’re Not Going to Have Europe Anymore as You Know It” President Trump Greets the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 7/28/29 2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpIllegal ImmigrationEuropePrime MinisterUnited Kingdom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/870846/upcoming-wolf-advisory-group-opportunity https://img.videonest.org/gamma/dm9mDC8o9KU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/dm9mDC8o9KU_video_v3.mp4 Upcoming ‘Wolf Advisory Group’ Opportunity Communications Manager at Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife Staci Lehman discussing upcoming 'wolf advisory group' opportunity 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Staci Lehmanwolf advisory groupWashington Department of Fish & Wildlifewolf managementrecruitment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/871346/pennsylvania-upgrades-flood-warning-system https://img.videonest.org/gamma/W3raeiNos_I_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/W3raeiNos_I_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Upgrades Flood Warning System (The Center Square) – The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency announced upgrades to its flood warning and observation system on Wednesday. The Pennsylvania Integrated Flood Warning and Observation System is known as IFLOWS 2.0 and will include the installation of 30 new weather stations across the state. Most of these will be placed on school properties where K-12 students will incorporate the data into their weather curricula. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_156441fb-3556-41aa-9b8e-f065873854b2.html 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 264 PennsylvaniaFlood WarningIFLOWSWeather StationEmergency ManagementFEMAPennsylvania Emergency Management AgencyChristina LengyelEliana KernodleWeather Curriculum https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/876995/gov-desantis-illegals-on-those-boats-would-have-been-able-to-pour-in-to-this-country https://img.videonest.org/gamma/hk2pP-yJ17c_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/hk2pP-yJ17c_video_v3_converted.mp4 Gov. DeSantis: “Illegals on Those Boats Would Have Been Able to Pour in to This Country” 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Ron DeSantisFloridaImmigrationFlorida Highway PatrolIllegal ImmigrationHaitiansOperation Vigilant SentryDeportations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/877454/gov-pritzker-as-isolating-and-overwhelming-as-mental-health-challenges-can-be-there-is-help https://img.videonest.org/gamma/DRPBQJbf6AM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/DRPBQJbf6AM_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Pritzker: “As Isolating and Overwhelming as Mental Health Challenges Can Be There Is Help” 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 J. B. PritzkerMental healthMental health screeningChildren's healthIllinoisGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/877816/california-ag-bonta-requests-additional-funding-after-filing-37-lawsuits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/WHOVkEfRCjE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/WHOVkEfRCjE_video_v3.mp4 California AG Bonta Requests Additional Funding After Filing 37 Lawsuits California Attorney General Rob Bonta is joining with 14 other states and the District of Columbia to sue the Trump administration over efforts to limit medical providers' treatment of youth with gender dysphoria. 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 137 Rob BontaCalifornia Attorney GeneralCaliforniaLawsuitGovernment FundingLegislaturePolitical NewsLegal Matters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/877821/gov-shapiro-expresses-concerns-about-trump-there-is-a-battle-for-the-soul-of-this-nation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/JiAEk9-0CvE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/JiAEk9-0CvE_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Shapiro Expresses Concerns About Trump: “There Is a Battle for the Soul of This Nation” Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro answers questions at a press conference in Philadelphia on August 1st, 2025 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 176 Josh ShapiroDonald Trumppolitical issuesAmerican historypolitical concernsJD VancePennsylvaniafreedom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/878992/gov-shapiro-on-whether-lawsuits-against-trump-are-performative-go-look-at-my-record https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1Jo3Rgw4zAE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1Jo3Rgw4zAE_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Shapiro on Whether Lawsuits Against Trump Are Performative: “Go Look at My Record” Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro answers questions at a press conference in Philadelphia on August 1st, 2025 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 92 Josh ShapiroPennsylvaniaDonald Trumplegal actionlawsuitsCommonwealthfundingschool children https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/879311/president-trump-on-the-head-of-the-bureau-labor-statistics-i-think-her-numbers-were-wrong https://img.videonest.org/gamma/9yh8Z5gabIU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/9yh8Z5gabIU_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on the Head of the Bureau Labor Statistics: “I Think Her Numbers Were Wrong” 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Donald TrumpBureau of Labor StatisticsJoe BidenKamala HarrisLabor StatisticsElection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900500/president-trump-she-gave-out-numbers-that-were-so-good-for-the-democrats https://img.videonest.org/gamma/MSUTxY0e_2A_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/MSUTxY0e_2A_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "She Gave Out Numbers That Were So Good for the Democrats" 2025-08-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Donald TrumpElection StatsDemocratic PartyElectionPoliticsGovernment OfficialWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900501/epa-proposes-massive-deregulations-for-greenhouse-gases https://img.videonest.org/gamma/hGT6-aVMzuU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/hGT6-aVMzuU_video_v3.mp4 EPA Proposes Massive Deregulations for Greenhouse Gases (The Center Square) – The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to rescind an Obama-era environmental finding impacting the automobile industry. The EPA chief says it costs $1 trillion in regulations. Lee Zeldin, administrator of the EPA, made the announcement Tuesday in the backdrop of an auto dealership in Indianapolis, Ind., to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding, which the Trump EPA claims is responsible for the Biden administration's electric vehicle mandate — pushing to reduce the production of gas-powered vehicles. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: http://thecentersquare.com/national/article_70d99dc1-e8ff-4d4b-a2f0-5a742be07519.html 2025-08-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 406 EPAJoe Bidenenvironmental protectionObama eraElectric Vehiclegreenhouse gaselectric vehiclesDonald Trumpfuel shortageconsumer enthusiasmconsumer investmentcharging stationsMiddle AmericaSouthwest Texas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900506/pittsburgh-pushes-to-become-the-worlds-ai-capital https://img.videonest.org/gamma/16zVDy6GI4w_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/16zVDy6GI4w_video_v3.mp4 Pittsburgh Pushes to Become the World’s AI Capital (The Center Square) – Pittsburgh’s “AI Strike Force” is aiming high to define and become a global leader in physical AI, the space in which artificial intelligence meets material goods in the form of robotics, defense systems, transportation, and more. In Harrisburg on Monday, the Strike Force's executive director Joanna Doven spoke to the urgency of the moment, echoing state leaders including Gov. Josh Shapiro and Sen. Dave McCormick’s aspirations to make Pennsylvania a leader in a new era of technology. For its part, Pittsburgh has made a strong start of it, not just pivoting its industrial reputation but capitalizing on the manufacturing demands of new technologies to maintain the relevance of its foundation in steel. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_5f6e5a80-d16b-47d6-8c79-e95473a4084c.html 2025-08-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 451 PittsburghAI researchphysical AIartificial intelligenceCarnegie MellonNvidiaagricultureefficient energydata centersThe Center Squarewater efficiency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900507/trump-administration-returns-dollar510m-to-brown-university https://img.videonest.org/gamma/HdXJ4Hg0i9c_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/HdXJ4Hg0i9c_video_v3.mp4 Trump Administration Returns $510M to Brown University 2025-08-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Brown UniversityTrump AdministrationCivil Rights ViolationsFederal FundingTitle VIChristina PaxtonLinda McMahonDiscrimination LawsWorkforce Development https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900534/economist-explains-flight-of-people-dollars-from-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/MTC5jsSMNsY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/MTC5jsSMNsY_video_v3.mp4 Economist Explains Flight of People, Dollars From Illinois (The Center Square) – Outmigration has taken a major toll on the Illinois economy, according to a new report by Unleash Prosperity. Using data from the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Census Bureau, analysts found that Illinois lost 881,012 residents from 2012 to 2022. Economist Stephen Moore said only New York and California suffered more domestic outmigration than the Land of Lincoln. “This is the sad story, same thing. New York and California and Illinois are just being bled to death,” Moore said. 2025-08-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisIllinois residentsstate economyeconomic policyeconomic impactProperty taxesCorporate income taxJB PritzkerTrade DealsDonald Trumplegislationgun controlcar insuranceinsurance premiumsKristi Noem https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900542/president-trump-on-deploying-nuclear-submarines-were-gonna-protect-our-people https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Hyj6OmQRW0g_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Hyj6OmQRW0g_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Deploying Nuclear Submarines: "We’re Gonna Protect Our People" 2025-08-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Donald TrumpNuclear SubmarinesRussiaThreatNational SecurityMilitaryPolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900543/president-trump-we-lose-dollar40-billion-a-year-with-switzerland https://img.videonest.org/gamma/4Ue813MTgno_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/4Ue813MTgno_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "We Lose $40 Billion a Year With Switzerland" 2025-08-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Donald TrumpSwitzerlandTrade DeficitTariffWhite HouseUS EconomyUS TradePoliticsGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900576/new-illinois-gun-laws-signed-dollar634b-outmigration-report-released-or-weekly-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ru9EiXEc_gQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ru9EiXEc_gQ_video_v3.mp4 New Illinois Gun Laws Signed; $63.4B Outmigration Report Released | Weekly Recap This week, Greg Bishop previews gun control legislation signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, reviews a report from Unleash Prosperity showing more than 881,000 Illinoisans moved out of state, taking over $63.4 billion in income with them from 2012 to 2022. Plus, concerns are raised as Pritzker signs a new law mandating universal school mental health screenings and more. 2025-08-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 3937 IllinoisGun LegislationJB PritzkerGun Safetypopulation migrationstate migrationtax migrationmigrationeconomic trendsmental healthfirearm restraining ordersgun violenceSNAP benefitsAndrew ChesneyGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900578/president-trump-people-running-brazil-did-the-wrong-thing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ab3infGaUYE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ab3infGaUYE_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “People Running Brazil Did the Wrong Thing” 2025-08-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Donald TrumpBrazilLulaBrazilian President LulaWhite HouseInternational Relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900581/trump-signs-order-to-bring-back-presidential-fitness-test https://img.videonest.org/gamma/baPGgpR3i6Y_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/baPGgpR3i6Y_video_v3.mp4 Trump Signs Order to Bring Back Presidential Fitness Test 2025-08-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 Donald TrumpPresidential Fitness TestExecutive OrderAmerican SchoolsPhysical EducationLynda McMahonRobert F. KennedyJ.D. VanceObama AdministrationChildren's HealthStudent Fitness https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900583/press-sec-leavitt-mexico-is-still-paying-tariffs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Gt6XR06sGvw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Gt6XR06sGvw_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “Mexico Is Still Paying Tariffs.” 2025-08-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 Karoline LeavittMexicotariffsFentanylcarssteelaluminumcopperTrade barriersnon-tariff trade barriers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900586/press-sec-leavitt-on-president-trump-he-cut-3-deals-in-one-day https://img.videonest.org/gamma/5jtHM2e-47g_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/5jtHM2e-47g_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt on President Trump: "He Cut 3 Deals in One Day” 2025-08-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Karoline LeavittPresident TrumpWhite HousePress SecretaryDeal MakingForeign LeadersReciprocal Rates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900596/judges-question-arguments-in-case-over-trumps-tariff-power https://img.videonest.org/gamma/3hV1auGmIcM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/3hV1auGmIcM_video_v3.mp4 Judges Question Arguments in Case Over Trump’s Tariff Power (The Center Square) – Appellate court judges scrutinized President Donald Trump's tariff authority on Thursday, asking attorneys on both sides of the case tough questions about the president's authority to restructure global trade without help from Congress. Trump has used the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to underpin his "Liberation Day" tariffs. On April 2, Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners. He later suspended those higher tariffs but used the threat of higher taxes to get foreign nations to agree to new trade deals. Most of the deals Trump has announced so far come with a 15% import tax on foreign countries, although some face higher rates. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_c817dfa7-3870-4677-855f-5e05583eb45b.html 2025-08-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 452 Donald Trumptariffstrade dealeconomicsfederal governmentconsumer pricesprice increaseseconomistsBrett RowlandAndrew RiceClaudia SheinbaumfentanylBRICS nationsUnited States dollarToyota Prius https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900614/some-greenhouse-gas-regulations-could-be-ended-report-indicates-clinton-plotted-to-demonize-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/spMlruKbjpk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/spMlruKbjpk_video_v3.mp4 Some Greenhouse Gas Regulations Could Be Ended, Report Indicates Clinton Plotted to ‘Demonize’ Trump Energy advocates are pleased by the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to repeal the Obama-era Endangerment Finding that has imposed strict regulations on the automobile industry and cost the nation $1 trillion, with one saying the move could lead to the end of EPA greenhouse gas regulations via the Clean Air Act in general. The end of a six-month suspension of a policy that for years allowed for the auto-deletion of Microsoft Teams or instant messages at Washington state agencies after one week is approaching. Newly declassified intelligence documents indicate that Hillary Clinton, her 2016 presidential campaign managers, and a top member of a George Soros group plotted to fabricate the Trump-Russia collusion campaign to distract the public from Clinton’s email scandal. And more... 2025-08-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 EPA regulationHillary ClintonTrump Russia collusionOpen Records ActWashington stateDonald TrumpGeorge SorosRussiaRussia CollusionBiden Administrationelectric vehicleEV mandateTrade DeficitsRepublican PartyDemocratic Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900680/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-aug-4th-2025-2025-08-04-1301 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/hQWxbE9BKPU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/hQWxbE9BKPU_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Aug. 4th, 2025 2025-08-04 13:01 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 881 Greg BishopIllinois in FocusredistrictingJB PritzkerReagan DeeringBill HautergerrymanderingIllinoisIllinois politicsRepublican partycampaign eventJean WooSenate minority leaderJohn CurranJ.B. Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900694/il-state-rep-calls-pritzker-fraud-for-hosting-tx-dems-protesting-gop-map-making https://img.videonest.org/gamma/cv9exueLJkM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/cv9exueLJkM_video_v3.mp4 IL state Rep. calls Pritzker 'fraud' for hosting TX Dems protesting GOP map making Greg Bishop gets live reaction from state Rep. Regan Deering, R-Decatur, to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker hosting Texas Democrats fleeing the state to avoid voting for modified electoral maps. 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 945 IllinoisTexas DemocratsJB PritzkerRegan Deeringredistrictingelection lawThe Center Squarepolitical redistrictingIllinois politicsRepublican PartyDemocratic Partypartisan mapsTexasGreg BishopState Representative https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900695/doctor-says-illinois-ag-is-willfully-ignorant-around-transgender-surgery-debate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/iKZM5qbUiEM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/iKZM5qbUiEM_video_v3.mp4 Doctor says Illinois AG is 'willfully ignorant' around transgender surgery debate Greg Bishop provides both sides of the debate around the federal government restricting hospitals from performing transgender surgeries on people 19 and younger. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined other states Friday announcing their lawsuit against the Trump administration to block what Raoul characterized as federal overreach. Illinois state Rep. Bill Hauter, R-Morton, provides reaction. 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1066 Kwame RaoulGender Affirming CareTrump Administrationtransgender individualsgender surgeriesIllinois lawsuitBill Hautergender transitioningsurgical procedureshormonesIllinoislawsuitshealthcare accessstate authorityLegal Action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900708/president-trump-on-sydney-sweeney-youd-be-surprised-at-how-many-people-are-republicans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/S8I181EuDqo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/S8I181EuDqo_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Sydney Sweeney: “You’d Be Surprised at How Many People Are Republicans” 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Donald TrumpSydney SweeneyRepublicanRepublican PartyPolitical News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900717/pritzker-called-hypocrite-for-sheltering-texas-dems-over-political-maps https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ZODGbuwZZsM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ZODGbuwZZsM_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker called ‘hypocrite’ for sheltering Texas Dems over political maps Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s position that Texas Republicans are cheating by redrawing their maps to give Republicans an advantage in next year’s elections is being criticized as hypocritical. 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 158 JB PritzkerTexas Democratspolitical mapsredistrictingpolitical hypocrisyRegan DeeringGene WuTrey Martinez Fischer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900752/how-have-environmental-standards-impacted-car-options https://img.videonest.org/gamma/jpEi5M71Evs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/jpEi5M71Evs_video_v3.mp4 How Have Environmental Standards Impacted Car Options? 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 EPA RegulationsCar ManufacturersEngine DownsizingToyota CamryChevrolet ImpalaHonda AccordNissan AltimaV6 EngineTurbo FoursHybrid Cars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900753/president-trump-we-will-pay-as-low-as-the-lowest-nation-in-the-world https://img.videonest.org/gamma/BVctW4R_4g4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/BVctW4R_4g4_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “We Will Pay as Low as the Lowest Nation in the World” 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 Donald TrumpDrug pricesHealthcarePharmaceuticalsGlobal MarketPrice cutsFavored NationsDrug CostsHealth Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900754/how-is-pittsburghs-ai-strike-force-responding-to-ai-concerns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ExfHEGY49LA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ExfHEGY49LA_video_v3.mp4 How is Pittsburgh's "AI Strike Force" Responding to AI Concerns? 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 PittsburghAI Strike ForceArtificial IntelligenceAI ConcernsGovernment Regulation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900757/arizona-republican-raises-conflict-of-interest-concerns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/CZ8qyabQd6U_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/CZ8qyabQd6U_video_v3.mp4 Arizona Republican Raises Conflict of Interest Concerns During Joint Legislative Audit Committee Rep. Matt Gress (R) expresses his concern with Superintendent Calles and a possible Conflict of interest 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 179 Matt GressSuperintendent CallesJoint Legislative Audit Committeeconflict of interestschool facilitiesRed MesaArizonaauditinggovernment oversightforensic audit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900768/sound-transit-launches-cost-and-project-review-effort https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ouOI7V4jNOA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ouOI7V4jNOA_video_v3.mp4 Sound Transit Launches Cost & Project Review Effort Charles Prestrud, director of the Coles Center for Transportation at Washington Policy Center remarking on Sound Transit launching a new initiative to reexamine projects and costs 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 126 Charles PrestrudSound TransitWest SeattleBallardLight RailCost OverrunsProject TimelinesFederal GrantsPatty MurrayTransportation Administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900916/president-trump-on-laura-loomer-i-think-shes-a-patriot https://img.videonest.org/gamma/3I90943Ch_o_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/3I90943Ch_o_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Laura Loomer: “I Think She’s a Patriot" 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Donald TrumpLaura LoomerPolitical NewsPress ConferencePatriot https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900918/will-trumps-epa-roll-back-greenhouse-gas-emission-regulations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/uefHpENhBGI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/uefHpENhBGI_video_v3.mp4 Will Trump's EPA Roll Back Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations? 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpEPAEnvironmental Protection AgencyBarack ObamaGreenhouse Gas EmissionsRegulations2009 Endangerment FindingElectric Vehicle MandateBiden AdministrationGas Powered VehiclesLee Zeldin https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900919/will-the-expansion-of-ai-help-or-hinder-pennsylvanias-energy-goals https://img.videonest.org/gamma/pg2e0FfdnEY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/pg2e0FfdnEY_video_v3.mp4 Will the Expansion of AI Help or Hinder Pennsylvania's Energy Goals? 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Pennsylvaniaenergy goalsartificial intelligenceAInatural gasgas drillingnuclear energynuclear wasteJoanna Doven https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900927/audit-of-ndot-and-the-usage-of-state-resources https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Wvc4_CEp1Qw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Wvc4_CEp1Qw_video_v3.mp4 Audit of NDOT and the Usage of State Resources Daniel L. Crossman Nevada Legislative Auditor discusses audit on the Nevada Department of Transportation 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 132 Daniel L. CrossmanNevadaNevada Department of TransportationNDOTLegislative AuditState ResourcesFraudulent IncidentPurchasing ControlsFleet Costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900941/weighing-involuntary-treatment-as-part-of-addiction-response https://img.videonest.org/gamma/UrD3IciIWdI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/UrD3IciIWdI_video_v3.mp4 Weighing Involuntary Treatment as Part of Addiction Response Washington State Rep. Deb Manjarrez (R) 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 124 Deb ManjarrezWashington Stateinvoluntary treatmentaddiction treatmentsubstance abuseMedicaidpolicy changes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900962/ag-bonta-on-the-government-lighting-it-on-fire-and-walking-away-is-not-the-answer https://img.videonest.org/gamma/NmGASxRXkN8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/NmGASxRXkN8_video_v3.mp4 AG Bonta on the Government: “Lighting It on Fire and Walking Away Is Not the Answer” Governor Newsom, Attorney General Bonta give update on state litigation against Trump Administration Courtesy of the Office of the Governor 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 238 Rob BontaGavin NewsomTrump AdministrationFederal FundingCalifornia DOJState LitigationCalifornia BudgetPublic HealthElectric Vehicles https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900965/gov-newsom-response-to-texas-redistricting-fighting-fire-with-fire https://img.videonest.org/gamma/GHwLbMMLr68_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/GHwLbMMLr68_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Newsom Response to Texas Redistricting: “Fighting Fire With Fire” Governor Newsom, Attorney General Bonta give update on state litigation against Trump Administration Courtesy of the Office of the Governor 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 125 Gavin NewsomRob BontaCaliforniaTexasredistrictingindependent redistrictinglitigation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/900997/pritzker-says-would-be-dictator-of-the-united-states-when-referring-to-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/sDW90bhWgjU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/sDW90bhWgjU_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker Says ‘Would-Be Dictator of the United States’ When Referring to Trump 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpUnited StatesRepublican PartyTexaspolitical criticismdictatorMAGA movement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/901011/is-gov-pritzkers-take-on-the-texas-redistricting-hypocritical https://img.videonest.org/gamma/faFYGQiSRzs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/faFYGQiSRzs_video_v3.mp4 Is Gov. Pritzker’s Take on the Texas Redistricting Hypocritical? 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 J. B. PritzkerIllinoisTexasRedistrictingPartisan MapDemocratic PoliticiansPolitical MapsGovernmentGoverning https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/901012/how-will-history-view-gender-affirming-care https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1JN5kpGctk0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1JN5kpGctk0_video_v3.mp4 How Will History View Gender Affirming Care? 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 Kwame RaoulIllinois Attorney GeneralGender Affirming CareMedical ScienceAmerican Academy of PediatricsAmerican Medical Association https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/901468/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-aug-5th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/LKcI-lBnVl4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/LKcI-lBnVl4_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Aug. 5th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1793 Greg BishopJB PritzkerIllinoispolitical mapsredistrictingfair mapsgerrymanderingstate politicsIllinois legislationvoting rightsChicagoartificial intelligencemental healthpension debthealth insurance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/901496/texas-map-debate-continues-with-illinois-congressmen-reacting https://img.videonest.org/gamma/VtWeLHDme4w_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/VtWeLHDme4w_video_v3.mp4 Texas map debate continues with Illinois congressmen reacting Greg Bishop continues coverage of the ongoing debate about state's political boundaries with Illinois hosting Texas Democrats avoiding votes on new maps for The Lone Star State. Illinois Congressmen Mike Quigley and Darin LaHood shared their thoughts at an unrelated event in Chicago Monday. 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 581 IllinoisTexasRedistrictingDemocratsRepublicansGerrymanderingVoting RightsDarren LaHoodMike QuigleyJ.B. PritzkerGreg Abbottfair mapsGlobal Affairs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/901497/pritzker-signs-124-bill-impacting-chicago-pensions-ai-buses-and-more https://img.videonest.org/gamma/FeyDSCZysGc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/FeyDSCZysGc_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker signs 124 bill impacting Chicago pensions, AI, buses and more Greg Bishop reviews some of the 124 bills Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Friday. Among them are measures increasing the pension benefits for Chicago first responders and regulating artificial intelligence. 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 823 IllinoisJB PritzkerChicago pensionsAI therapySchool Bus SeatbeltsBrandon JohnsonIllinois legislatureGovernor PritzkerSenate Bill 1441House Bill 1806The Center SquareGreg BishopSNAP eligibilitymedical technologyprogressive revenue https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/901784/gov-pritzker-on-republicans-theyre-headed-toward-a-loss-of-the-congress-in-2026 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/x6s86IirSJo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/x6s86IirSJo_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Pritzker on Republicans: “They’re Headed Toward a Loss of the Congress in 2026” 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 JB PritzkerRepublican Partycongressional electionsDonald TrumpGreg AbbottTexas Republicans2026 electionshealthcaretariff taxesElon MuskJeff BezosBill Ackman https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/901787/rep-al-green-d-tx-the-questions-gonna-be-what-did-you-do-for-the-least-the-last https://img.videonest.org/gamma/LGAi7YSePEA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/LGAi7YSePEA_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Al Green (D-TX): “The Question’s Gonna Be What Did You Do for the Least the Last” 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Al GreenTexasDemocratHungerHomelessnessVeteransAffordable HousingSocial JusticePovertyIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/901814/hud-success-is-no-longer-being-measured-by-the-number-of-housing-units-filled https://img.videonest.org/gamma/NFYHhBJm2xo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/NFYHhBJm2xo_video_v3.mp4 HUD: ‘Success Is No Longer Being Measured by the Number of Housing Units Filled' (The Center Square) – A Spokane native now overseeing much of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development across the Northwest says the Housing First model is failing American taxpayers. President Donald Trump issued an executive order at the end of July, rebuking the approach as his team brought HUD Regional Administrator Chris Patterson back into the fold. Patterson, who oversaw Region 9 during Trump's first term, now leads Region 10, including Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_95c7c9c7-0b2f-4257-8015-2e0f91cbcb10.html 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 943 HUDhousing first modelhomelessnessSeattleSpokaneTrump executive orderhousing policymental healthaddictiontreatment programsfederal fundingvulnerable populationKing CountyTim ClouserChris Patterson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/901816/illinois-statehouse-republican-map-debate-tone-needs-to-be-lowered https://img.videonest.org/gamma/sqnpKCBl57o_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/sqnpKCBl57o_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Statehouse Republican: Map debate tone needs to be lowered Texas Democrats hiding out in Illinois are ramping up their rhetoric against Republicans looking to change the map in The Lone Star State. An Illinois Statehouse Republican said the tone needs to be lowered. 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 171 Jed DavisJB PritzkerGreg AbbottTexas RedistrictingIllinois politicsRepublican partyDemocratic partyPolitical debateState government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/910560/illinois-libraries-required-to-maintain-a-supply-of-opioid-antagonists https://img.videonest.org/gamma/JXgBTemxrQQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/JXgBTemxrQQ_video_v3_converted.mp4 Illinois Libraries Required to Maintain a Supply of Opioid Antagonists 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 IllinoisLibrariesOpioid AntagonistsDrug OverdoseHouse Bill 1910Opioid CrisisPublic HealthTraining https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/915847/prioritizing-treatment-over-housing-first-model https://img.videonest.org/gamma/UhhS5fY2oBM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/UhhS5fY2oBM_video_v3.mp4 Prioritizing Treatment Over Housing First Model 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 treatmentdetox centersrehab centersaddiction treatmenthousing first modelwashington in focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/915984/seattle-voters-to-decide-bando-tax-shake-up-targeting-citys-largest-businesses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/raVa9oc9XI0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/raVa9oc9XI0_video_v3.mp4 Seattle Voters to Decide B&O Tax Shake-up Targeting City’s Largest Businesses City Council Special Meeting Public Hearing 8/4/2025 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 394 Seattle City CouncilB&O taxBudget deficitSeattleCity Councilbusiness occupation taxbudgetbusinessesMaritza RiveraSara NelsonnonprofitsFederal policySeattle shield initiativeAlexis Mercedes Rinck https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/916021/what-was-the-housing-first-model-supposed-to-be https://img.videonest.org/gamma/U1WWfN0FAqg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/U1WWfN0FAqg_video_v3.mp4 What Was the Housing First Model Supposed to Be? 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Housing FirstHomelessnessSupportive ServicesEmergency ShelterHolistic CareWashington In Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/916037/spokesperson-bruce-500-million-dollar-package-of-us-made-equipment-for-ukraine https://img.videonest.org/gamma/iwiYLbIoFDU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/iwiYLbIoFDU_video_v3.mp4 Spokesperson Bruce: “500 Million Dollar Package of u.s.-Made Equipment for Ukraine” 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 UkraineUnited StatesUs EquipmentUS State DepartmentLife-SavingUs MadeFundingCritical Infrastructurecivilian livesceasefire https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/921381/trump-signs-order-to-bring-back-presidential-fitness-test https://img.videonest.org/gamma/uga99VxrNh4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/uga99VxrNh4_video_v3.mp4 Trump Signs Order to Bring Back Presidential Fitness Test (The Center Square) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order to bring back the Presidential Fitness Test to American schools. The fitness test was introduced in 1966 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, but was phased out in 2012 during the Obama administration. The fitness test requires students ages 10 to 17 to run, do sit-ups, pull-ups or push-ups and a sit-and-reach test. After 2012, it was changed to the Youth Fitness Program. The Obama administration said it wanted to focus less on athletic performance and more on student health. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_37a5f24e-b3f6-4e3c-8636-dd2ea95ea152.html 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 613 Presidential Fitness TestDonald TrumpLyndon B JohnsonAmerican schoolsPhysical fitnessStudent healthSchool programHealthy habitsNutritional healthThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/921472/despite-dropping-out-wilsons-ballot-presence-may-impact-the-gop-vote https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ziF27xSrADw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ziF27xSrADw_video_v3.mp4 Despite Dropping Out, Wilson’s Ballot Presence May Impact the GOP Vote Republican candidate for King County Executive, Derek Chartrand, discusses the impact of fellow Republican John Wilson remaining on the ballot after dropping out last month following stalking allegations. Chartrand expresses concern that Wilson’s name—still carrying strong name recognition as King County Assessor—could split the GOP vote and affect the outcome. 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 135 Derek ChartrandJohn Arthur WilsonGOP votepolitical campaignsKing Countyelections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/922004/illinois-bans-ai-in-therapy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/4r10FcCe2dk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/4r10FcCe2dk_video_v3_converted.mp4 Illinois Bans AI in Therapy 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 IllinoisAIartificial intelligencetherapyHouse Bill 1806Neil Parikamental healthcarebantherapeutic decisions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/922959/gov-newsom-on-trump-and-abbott-out-in-the-open-corruption https://img.videonest.org/gamma/TNHPCeDnkSg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/TNHPCeDnkSg_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Newsom on Trump and Abbott: “Out in the Open Corruption” Governor Newsom, Attorney General Bonta give update on state litigation against Trump Administration Courtesy of the Office of the Governor 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Gavin NewsomDonald TrumpGreg Abbottstate litigationgovernmentcorruptionpolitical corruptionpolitical issuesopen corruption https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/922999/spokesperson-bruce-white-house-task-force-on-the-2028-summer-olympic-and-paralympic-games https://img.videonest.org/gamma/HY3Cp4-Asig_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/HY3Cp4-Asig_video_v3_converted.mp4 Spokesperson Bruce: "White House Task Force on the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games”” 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 White House Task ForceDonald TrumpExecutive OrderSummer Olympic GamesParalympic GamesLos Angeles2028 OlympicsSports Diplomacy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/923019/spokesperson-bruce-the-middle-east-is-changing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Mp5DyZyNDUs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Mp5DyZyNDUs_video_v3.mp4 Spokesperson Bruce: “The Middle East Is Changing” Department of State Press Briefing - August 5, 2025 - 2:00 PM 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 140 Spokesperson BruceMiddle EastOctober 7thHamasTerrorist GroupIsraeli peopleIranDurable PeaceDonald TrumpHostages https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/923026/president-trump-no-one-has-won-more-medals-than-team-usa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/JWNWSqyWlMI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/JWNWSqyWlMI_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “No One Has Won More Medals Than Team USA” 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 Donald TrumpTeam USASummer GamesExecutive OrderOlympic Gold Medals2028 Olympics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/923027/president-trump-this-will-be-one-of-the-great-venues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/4O2R8L3Wxn0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/4O2R8L3Wxn0_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “This Will Be One of the Great Venues” 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Donald TrumpLos Angeles Olympics2028 OlympicsRose BowlMemorial ColiseumExecutive OrderSoccer TeamsSailingPort of Los AngelesOlympics 1932Olympics 1984 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/924143/president-trump-on-la-for-the-olympics-were-gonna-bring-it-back https://img.videonest.org/gamma/qGd24Y1uQ2M_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/qGd24Y1uQ2M_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on LA for the Olympics: “We’re Gonna Bring It Back” President Trump Signs an Executive Order, August 05, 2025 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 74 Donald Trump2028 Olympic GamesCasey WassermanRenaud HooverGene SykesLos AngelesUS Olympic CommitteeExecutive Order https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/924266/key-information-for-upcoming-king-county-executive-race https://img.videonest.org/gamma/I1vifv9xyQI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/I1vifv9xyQI_video_v3_converted.mp4 Key Information for Upcoming King County Executive Race Washington Secretary of State Stuart Holmes discusses the King County Executive race, where candidate John Wilson has dropped out following allegations but remains on the ballot. 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 88 Stuart HolmesKing CountyExecutive RaceWashington ElectionsAbsentee BallotsGeneral ElectionPrimary ElectionInforming VotersElection AdministrationVoter Information https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/924398/president-trump-on-democrats-leaving-texas-it-looks-very-bad https://img.videonest.org/gamma/0DD4yod9NCw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/0DD4yod9NCw_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Democrats Leaving Texas: “It Looks Very Bad” 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 17 Donald TrumpTexasDemocratsleavingpoliticalexecutive orderfederal governmentFBIarrest https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/924403/key-information-for-upcoming-king-county-executive-race https://img.videonest.org/gamma/EhEowLCV9fg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/EhEowLCV9fg_video_v3.mp4 Key Information for Upcoming King County Executive Race Washington Secretary of State Stuart Holmes discusses the King County Executive race, where candidate John Wilson has dropped out following allegations but remains on the ballot. 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 88 King County Executive RaceStuart HolmesAbsentee BallotsMilitary VotersPrimary Election DatesWA Director of ElectionsGeneral ElectionElection Administrator https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/924415/president-trump-on-vance-as-the-heir-of-maga-i-think-most-likely https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ZXI--RBEtnY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ZXI--RBEtnY_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Vance as the Heir of MAGA: “I Think Most Likely” 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Donald TrumpJ.D. VanceMarcoMAGAVice PresidentGovernmentSpeaking https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/957636/pritzker-signs-124-bills-and-il-rep-calls-pritzker-fraud-or-weekly-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/6te3scHdTQ4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/6te3scHdTQ4_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker Signs 124 Bills & IL Rep. Calls Pritzker 'Fraud' | Weekly Recap Greg Bishop gets live reaction from state Rep. Regan Deering, R-Decatur, to Gov. J.B. Pritzker hosting Texas Democrats who fled their state to avoid voting on modified electoral maps. Plus, Bishop reviews highlights from the 124 bills Pritzker signed Friday, including measures to increase pension benefits for Chicago first responders and new regulations on artificial intelligence and more on this week's recap of Illinois in Focus Daily. 2025-08-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 3821 JB PritzkerIllinoisIllinois legislatureIllinois politicsGreg BishopRepublicansDemocratsredistrictingTexasChicago pensionsAI therapyelectionpolitical rhetoricstate electionGovernor Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/957637/who-will-republicans-choose-to-challenge-the-illinois-governor-in-2026 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/0igJeoz5xls_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/0igJeoz5xls_video_v3_converted.mp4 Who Will Republicans Choose to Challenge the Illinois Governor in 2026? 2025-08-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 IllinoisRepublicanElection2026 electionGovernor raceSheriff MendrickRepublican contendersIllinois governor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/957650/texas-redistricting-battle-continues-us-senate-passes-minibus-before-recessing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/e3FTwBxbKv8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/e3FTwBxbKv8_video_v3.mp4 Texas Redistricting Battle Continues, U.S. Senate Passes Minibus Before Recessing The FBI on Thursday agreed to assist with locating Texas Democrats who fled the state to prevent the Texas House from reaching a quorum and conducting official business. Since California Gov. Gavin Newsom took office in 2019, state debt payments on unemployment benefits have gone from zero to nearly $600 million this year, and could soon result in annual payroll tax increases of nearly $500 per employee, according to an analysis by The Center Square. Right before leaving for its week-long August recess, the U.S. Senate passed a minibus containing three out of the 12 annual government funding bills. 2025-08-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 Texas redistrictingSenate recessgovernment fundingCOVID-19unemployment benefitspolitical tensionsGavin NewsomChuck SchumerDonald Trumplegislative analysisCaliforniafiscal yearappropriations billsTexas House Democratsfederal unemployment tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/957651/dollar6m-in-grants-going-to-pay-for-teen-driver-education https://img.videonest.org/gamma/6wdEWh0frik_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/6wdEWh0frik_video_v3.mp4 $6M in Grants Going to Pay for Teen Driver Education 2025-08-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 OhioMike DewineDriver's educationteenagersstudentscholarshipsgrantsDrive to Successtaxpayerfunding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/957658/president-of-azerbaijan-ilham-aliyev-so-who-if-not-president-trump-deserves-the-nobel-peace-prize https://img.videonest.org/gamma/j41ax--qVD4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/j41ax--qVD4_video_v3_converted.mp4 President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev: “So Who if Not President Trump Deserves the Nobel Peace Prize” 2025-08-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 Ilham AliyevDonald TrumpNobel Peace PrizeAzerbaijanArmeniaPolitical LeadershipPeace Negotiations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/957662/president-trump-were-also-lifting-restrictions-on-defense-cooperation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/8FclUWBp9sA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/8FclUWBp9sA_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “We’re Also Lifting Restrictions on Defense Cooperation” 2025-08-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Donald TrumpAzerbaijanArmeniaDefense CooperationInternational RelationsPeace TalksUnited States of Americalifting restrictions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/957837/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-monday-aug-11th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/JOfDzd1WhOc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/JOfDzd1WhOc_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Aug. 11th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2280 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerGerrymanderingGreg BishopEnergy PricesTexas DemocratsIllinois governmentKristi NoemDepartment of Homeland SecurityPolitical mapsEnergy costsGreen energyVoting rightsThe Center SquareLawsuit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/957842/attorney-argues-il-should-honor-tx-warrants-for-absconding-dems https://img.videonest.org/gamma/n8pf08HZWcI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/n8pf08HZWcI_video_v3.mp4 Attorney argues IL should honor TX warrants for absconding Dems Greg Bishop reviews the latest comments in the ongoing debate around drawing new congressional maps with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on the national stage while state Sen. Jil Tracy files a lawsuit in Illinois on behalf of the Texas House to honor Lone Star State warrants for absent Democrats hiding out in the Land of Lincoln. 2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 877 Texas DemocratsIllinois LawJ.B. PritzkerJill Tracylegislative mapsgerrymanderingTexas HouseTexas legislatureIllinois politicsstate governmentpolitical mapspolitical newsGreg BishopFederal Lawfull faith https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/957955/illinois-business-owner-sees-dollar1000-increase-in-utility-bill-legislators-urge-return-to-capitol https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Yc06nLkJ21Y_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Yc06nLkJ21Y_video_v3.mp4 Illinois business owner sees $1,000 increase in utility bill; legislators urge return to capitol Greg Bishop shares comments from a small business owner experiencing a $1,000 increase in their monthly utility bill and members of the Illinois Freedom Caucus urging legislators to return to the state capitol to deal with increased energy prices. 2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 451 Illinois energy pricesenergy billenergy pricesIllinoisPJMComEdJB PritzkerRyan GarrettThe Center Squareenergy policyclean energynuclear energyChris MillerCEJADonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/959250/vice-mayor-of-phoenix-its-the-kind-of-innovation-that-builds-resilience-for-our-children https://img.videonest.org/gamma/iUX9DCbDNbg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/iUX9DCbDNbg_video_v3.mp4 Vice Mayor of Phoenix: “It’s the Kind of Innovation That Builds Resilience for Our Children” Advanced Water Purification Facility Federal Funds 2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 140 PhoenixAnn O'Brienfederal fundingwater purificationdrinking waterColorado RiverKate Gallegoclean waterwater treatment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/959255/how-are-illinois-energy-increases-affecting-small-businesses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/KSJX8CN1Hy0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/KSJX8CN1Hy0_video_v3.mp4 How Are Illinois Energy Increases Affecting Small Businesses? 2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Illinoisenergy billenergy costssmall businessVilla GroveMbar'sRyan Garret https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/959256/trump-aims-to-end-no-cash-bail-singles-out-pritzker https://img.videonest.org/gamma/wjJJg5sH99I_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/wjJJg5sH99I_video_v3.mp4 Trump aims to end no-cash bail, singles out Pritzker In announcing increased federal law enforcement in Washington D.C. Monday, President Donald Trump also said he plans to get Congress to vote on reversing the end of cash bail in jurisdictions like D.C., New York City and the state of Illinois. 2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 111 Donald TrumpJ. B. PritzkerNo-Cash BailChicagocrimeRepublican partyDemocrat partygovernmentpoliticalIllinoisPublic Safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/959265/president-trump-nearly-70percent-of-criminals-arrested-in-washington-went-unprosecuted https://img.videonest.org/gamma/boOYMAN286c_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/boOYMAN286c_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "Nearly 70% of Criminals Arrested in Washington Went Unprosecuted" 2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Donald TrumpWashington D.C.UnprosecutedCriminalsSanctuary cityIllegal immigrationPress conference https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/959325/gov-newsom-emergency-measures-to-respond-to-whats-happening-in-texas https://img.videonest.org/gamma/0DehDlSivRw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/0DehDlSivRw_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Newsom: “Emergency Measures to Respond to What’s Happening in Texas” "Governor Newsom, California leaders host Texas Democrats breaking quorum to fight GOP map-rigging" Courtesy of the Office of the Government 2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 94 Gavin NewsomCaliforniaTexasEmergency MeasuresGOPRedistrictingPolitical News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/959329/dhs-secretary-noem-illinois-democrats-uncooperative-in-apprehending-illegal-aliens https://img.videonest.org/gamma/V45VR0gz4h0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/V45VR0gz4h0_video_v3.mp4 DHS Secretary Noem: Illinois Democrats uncooperative in apprehending illegal aliens Greg Bishop provides highlights from U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's visit to the Chicago suburbs to highlight their ongoing efforts to detain illegal aliens in a state that is not cooperating with federal officials. 2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 468 Kristi NoemDHSHomeland SecurityIllinoisChicagoillegal immigrationImmigration enforcementJ. B. PritzkerBrandon JohnsonICEICE officerspro-sanctuary policieslaw enforcementGreg BishopThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/959843/pirro-us-attorney-for-dc-the-law-has-to-be-changed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/jtSul2CHroU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/jtSul2CHroU_video_v3.mp4 Pirro U.S. Attorney for D.C: “The Law Has to Be Changed” 2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 Jeanine PirroDonald Trumplaw enforcementjuvenile crimecriminal justiceadult crimeslegal reformUS Attorney https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/959844/president-trump-our-capital-city-has-been-overtaken-by-violent-gangs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/CW-Y7VBA0n4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/CW-Y7VBA0n4_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "Our Capital City Has Been Overtaken by Violent Gangs" 2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 Donald TrumpPresident TrumpCapital CityViolent GangsHomelessSouthern BorderPolitical SpeechPress Conference https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/961466/president-trump-on-washington-dc-were-gonna-clean-it-up-real-quick https://img.videonest.org/gamma/zIVPZfyHJio_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/zIVPZfyHJio_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Washington D.C: "We’re Gonna Clean It up Real Quick" 2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Donald TrumpWashington D.C.US citiesPress conferencepolitical issuesChicagoLos AngelesNew YorkBaltimoreOakland https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/961477/why-are-illinois-energy-prices-going-up https://img.videonest.org/gamma/4yawoIGp86Q_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/4yawoIGp86Q_video_v3.mp4 Why Are Illinois Energy Prices Going Up? 2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 energy pricesillinoisresidential customerssmall businessesGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/961478/homeowners-face-sharp-premium-increases-wa-insurance-office-explains-why https://img.videonest.org/gamma/3SdW4Ch3Jk0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/3SdW4Ch3Jk0_video_v3.mp4 Homeowners Face Sharp Premium Increases, WA Insurance Office Explains Why Aaron VanTuyl with Public Affairs in the WA Office of the Insurance Commissioner explains why rates have skyrocketed the last couple years and by how much for homeowners policies. 2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 187 WashingtonHomeowners insuranceInsurance ratesAaron VanTuylWA Office of the Insurance CommissionerInsurance policyRate increases https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/961479/pritzker-says-trump-he-has-no-right-to-send-guard-to-fight-crime https://img.videonest.org/gamma/WxOL6hFDA4E_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/WxOL6hFDA4E_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker says Trump he has no right to send Guard to fight crime President Donald Trump says Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is incompetent, that he may send the national guard into Chicago and will work to reverse the end of cash bail. 2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 282 Donald TrumpJ.B. PritzkerNational Guardcash bailcrimeIllinoisNew YorkChicagopublic safetyurban crimestate governors https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/961480/las-vegas-mayor-we-have-an-arrangement-with-ice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/pQz3LUF71wA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/pQz3LUF71wA_video_v3.mp4 Las Vegas Mayor: "We Have an Arrangement With Ice” Mayor Shelley Berkley's News Conference August 7, 2025 2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 105 Shelley BerkleyLas VegasICEFederal FundingSocial ProgramsSNAPWICSanctuary CityNational GuardImmigration LawNevada https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/961487/president-trump-on-washington-dc-its-becoming-a-situation-of-complete-and-total-lawlessness https://img.videonest.org/gamma/W_q6NR0lsLQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/W_q6NR0lsLQ_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Washington D.C: "It’s Becoming a Situation of Complete and Total Lawlessness" 2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Donald TrumpWashington D.C.LawlessnessCapitolRand PaulCrimePress Conference https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/962704/whats-causing-illinois-raising-energy-costs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/M6ADMd-qWh8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/M6ADMd-qWh8_video_v3.mp4 What’s Causing Illinois’ Raising Energy Costs? 2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 IllinoisEnergy costsGreen energyBrad HalbrookEnergy policiesRenewable energyEnergy availabilityEnergy reliabilityNatural gasCoal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/962995/cpi-takes-center-stage-as-tariff-driven-price-pressures-mount https://img.videonest.org/gamma/CR0Gz3tkVp8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/CR0Gz3tkVp8_video_v3.mp4 CPI Takes Center Stage as Tariff-Driven Price Pressures Mount Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug discuss the week ahead on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 624 Consumer Price IndexProducer Price Indexinterest ratestariffsinflationFederal ReserveOrphe DivounguyChris KrugCPIPPIConsumer PricesRetail SalesThe Center Squareeconomic changes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/963649/director-patel-were-gonna-make-sure-washington-dc-is-safe-again https://img.videonest.org/gamma/2ISY4shGwTI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/2ISY4shGwTI_video_v3.mp4 Director Patel: “We’re Gonna Make Sure Washington, D.C. Is Safe Again” President Trump Holds a Press Conference, Aug. 11, 2025 2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 Donald TrumpKash PatelWashington D.C.Law EnforcementViolent CrimeGovernor YoungkinDepartment of Justice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/963666/gov-desantis-obviously-youd-have-to-redraw-the-lines-then https://img.videonest.org/gamma/_3STMQqv-Tw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/_3STMQqv-Tw_video_v3.mp4 Gov. DeSantis: “Obviously, You’d Have to Redraw the Lines Then” 2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Ron DeSantisFloridaRedistrictingCongressionalPoliticalFlorida growthFlorida PoliticsReapportionment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/963670/president-trump-on-marijuana-were-looking-at-reclassification https://img.videonest.org/gamma/tC3vz-kHiwg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/tC3vz-kHiwg_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Marijuana: ”We’re Looking at Reclassification” President Trump Holds a Press Conference, Aug. 11, 2025 2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Donald TrumpMarijuanaReclassificationMedical MarijuanaDrug Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/963673/gov-desantis-why-would-you-be-counting-in-ways-that-reward-sanctuary-states-like-california https://img.videonest.org/gamma/OQOwJkdZ-Mw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/OQOwJkdZ-Mw_video_v3.mp4 Gov. DeSantis: “Why Would You Be Counting in Ways That Reward Sanctuary States Like California” 2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Ron DeSantiscensusillegal aliensCaliforniasanctuary statesimmigration lawfederal law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/964935/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-tuesday-aug-12th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/dWm2Jtaj8aA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/dWm2Jtaj8aA_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Aug. 12th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1792 Greg BishopIllinoisJB PritzkerDonald Trumpcrimeno-cash bailChicago CrimePublic Safetylaw enforcementgovernor race2028 presidential electionpretrial fairness actCash bailCrime ratessmall business https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/964956/could-texas-dems-be-charged-with-accepting-bribery https://img.videonest.org/gamma/6t9K-dV3jsU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/6t9K-dV3jsU_video_v3.mp4 Could Texas Dems Be Charged With Accepting Bribery? 2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Greg AbbottTexasDemocratsBriberyTexas LegislatureDonationsInvestigation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/964971/trump-and-pritzker-trade-barbs-over-public-safety-presidential-politics https://img.videonest.org/gamma/sQXkbPna7ug_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/sQXkbPna7ug_video_v3.mp4 Trump and Pritzker trade barbs over public safety, presidential politics Greg Bishop delves into the back and forth between President Donald Trump and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker over public safety, presidential politics and no-cash bail. 2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 867 Donald TrumpJ.B. PritzkerIllinoisPublic safetyno-cash bailPretrial Fairness ActChicago crimelaw enforcementsafety crisisEnd of cash bailNational GuardWashington D.C.Bruce Rauner https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/964973/il-small-business-group-warns-of-negative-consequences-with-bill-on-governors-desk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/gfJ_gq5fEPk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/gfJ_gq5fEPk_video_v3.mp4 IL small business group warns of negative consequences with bill on governor's desk Greg Bishop shares concerns raised by the National Federation of Independent Business Illinois State Director Noah Finley about Senate Bill 1976 now on the governor's desk. Finley says if the measure becomes law, Illinois could fall further behind the rest of the nation in economic growth. 2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 647 Illinois legislationsmall businessSenate Bill 1976Noah Finleyeconomic impactbusiness regulationsNational Federation of Independent BusinessIllinoisGreg Bishopworkplace safetyregulatory relieflabor laweconomic restraintVeto sessionAmendatory veto https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/964993/flex-pass-needed-for-hov-lane-use-including-carpools-beginning-this-fall https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Au499gvC8iM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Au499gvC8iM_video_v3.mp4 Flex Pass Needed for HOV Lane Use, Including Carpools, Beginning This Fall Washington State Senator Curtis King, Ranking Republican on the Senate Transportation Committee discusses new HOV rules coming to the Seattle area 2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 220 Curtis KingWashington StateHOV laneFlex PasstollSenate Transportation CommitteeTacoma Narrows BridgeState Route 520bus tollstransportation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965011/will-republicans-and-democrats-in-congress-find-middle-ground-on-gov-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/KTxKmIyzUYI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/KTxKmIyzUYI_video_v3_converted.mp4 Will Republicans and Democrats in Congress Find Middle Ground on Gov. Funding? 2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 SenateGovernment fundingJohn ThuneChuck SchumerDonald TrumpRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyCongress https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965046/poll-more-than-half-of-tennesseans-support-expanding-school-choice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/6o_lrFyRZ8I_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/6o_lrFyRZ8I_video_v3_converted.mp4 Poll: More Than Half of Tennesseans Support Expanding School Choice 2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Tennesseeschool choiceEducation Freedom ScholarshipsBeacon CenterBill LeeMark CunninghamTennessee legislatureeducationscholarshipexpanding education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965055/will-congress-avoid-a-gov-shutdown-when-they-return-from-summer-recess https://img.videonest.org/gamma/gsCG5FH-NgY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/gsCG5FH-NgY_video_v3.mp4 Will Congress Avoid a Gov. Shutdown When They Return From Summer Recess? 2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 government shutdowncongresslawmakersdemocratslegislationgovernment fundingoctober 1stSenateTrump tax cutsMedicaid programs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965084/press-sec-leavitt-now-once-the-president-says-it-many-of-you-are-disagreeing-with-him https://img.videonest.org/gamma/IHGvigsGhGs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/IHGvigsGhGs_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “Now Once the President Says It Many of You Are Disagreeing With Him” 2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Karoline LeavittWashington D.C.crime concernsWashington Postcrime ratepolling datacrime statisticsdistrict of columbia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965085/why-are-some-cities-seeing-a-slowdown-in-single-family-home-permits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/S1gkitjPWKg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/S1gkitjPWKg_video_v3.mp4 Why Are Some Cities Seeing a Slowdown in Single Family Home Permits? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss home building trends on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 700 Chris KrugThe Center Squarehousing marketbuilding permitshousing inventoryhousing demandrising labor costsland costhome builderstownhomescondosfixed-rate mortgagehome valueshome buyingreal estate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965086/press-sec-leavitt-on-washington-dc-we-already-have-seen-success https://img.videonest.org/gamma/SMtYnf8F3Wg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/SMtYnf8F3Wg_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt on Washington D.C: “We Already Have Seen Success” 2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Karoline LeavittWhite HousePress BriefingViolent OffendersPresidential Medal of FreedomWashington D.C.Arresting CriminalsDrugsFirearms https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965091/press-sec-leavitt-the-president-is-considering-a-lawsuit-against-the-fed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/v7lh2xzJhuU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/v7lh2xzJhuU_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “The President Is Considering a Lawsuit Against the Fed” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Aug. 12, 2025 2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Karoline LeavittPress SecretaryFederal ReserveLawsuitWhite HouseJerome Powell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965124/press-sec-leavitt-rep-adam-schiff-had-approved-leaking-classified-information https://img.videonest.org/gamma/I4mD5jeXksw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/I4mD5jeXksw_video_v3.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “Rep. Adam Schiff Had Approved Leaking Classified Information” 2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Karoline LeavittAdam SchiffDonald TrumpRussiagateClassified InformationFBIWhistleblowerHouse Intel CommitteeLeakingPolitical ScandalNews BriefingGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965125/seattle-braces-for-big-drop-in-tourism-as-sales-tax-revenue-stays-flat https://img.videonest.org/gamma/itlvACTzARo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/itlvACTzARo_video_v3_converted.mp4 Seattle Braces for Big Drop in Tourism as Sales Tax Revenue Stays Flat (The Center Square) – Seattle is expected to see a 27% drop in international overnight visitors this year, with generated sales tax revenue remaining flat. The Seattle Office of Economic and Revenue Forecast anticipates sales tax revenue to total $344.7 million in 2025, a 1.26% increase year-over-year from $340.4 million in 2024. The small bump in revenue comes as the city is set to address a $143 million budget deficit. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_07b3cfa1-c23a-4bb4-b354-69874c7df993.html 2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 739 Seattle tourismtourism dropinternational tourismSeattleinternational travelerscrimehomelessnesssales taxbudget deficitCanadian VisitorsCanadahotel costsaffluent touristsstate of Washingtontourism https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965132/wisconsin-reformers-warn-state-report-cards-could-be-more-meaningless https://img.videonest.org/gamma/jRO4iLelsYk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/jRO4iLelsYk_video_v3.mp4 Wisconsin Reformers Warn State Report Cards Could Be More Meaningless 2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Wisconsinschool report cardseducationtest scoresDepartment of Public Instructionstate standards https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965156/sonya-massey-bill-requiring-full-employment-history-for-police-candidates-now-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Wby7sqRBn5c_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Wby7sqRBn5c_video_v3.mp4 Sonya Massey bill requiring full employment history for police candidates now law A measure requiring police agencies across the state of Illinois to get full employment history for prospective officers is now law. 2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 109 Sonya MasseyJB PritzkerDoris TurnerIllinoislaw enforcementpolice reformemployment historypolice candidatespolice accountabilitystate lawIllinois lawlawlegislationhiring process https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965171/why-is-seattle-seeing-such-a-steep-drop-in-international-visitors-compared-to-other-cities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/U8KjXLHu_0I_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/U8KjXLHu_0I_video_v3_converted.mp4 Why is Seattle seeing such a steep drop in international visitors compared to other cities? 2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 international tourismSeattlePortland OregonOxford Economicstourism declineeconomic impacttravel trends https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965172/what-is-causing-less-people-to-travel-to-seattle https://img.videonest.org/gamma/NajiatpQg8c_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/NajiatpQg8c_video_v3.mp4 What Is Causing Less People to Travel to Seattle? 2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 SeattleWashingtonTourismViolent CrimeCanadian travel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965177/washington-state-fair-shuts-down-merchandise-sales-and-signature-gathering https://img.videonest.org/gamma/3R3ROk2dOE4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/3R3ROk2dOE4_video_v3.mp4 Washington State Fair Shuts Down Merchandise Sales and Signature Gathering Pierce County Republican Party Chairman Dave McMullen 2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 196 Washington State FairPierce CountyRepublican Partysignature gatheringfree speechmerchandise salesinitiativevolunteering https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965179/los-angeles-council-member-criticized-during-public-comment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/vQxiIgyNDeI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/vQxiIgyNDeI_video_v3.mp4 Los Angeles Council Member Criticized During Public Comment Los Angeles City Council Courtesy of LA CityView Media Group – Channel 35 2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 127 Los AngelesBrown ActLA City Councilpublic commentMaelda Padillaretaliationverbal attacksfree speechCalifornia Constitutionopen meeting laws https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965181/press-sec-leavitt-anything-president-trump-does-the-democrats-want-to-disagree-with https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1-X0LYbpeFg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1-X0LYbpeFg_video_v3_converted.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “Anything President Trump Does the Democrats Want to Disagree With” 2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Karoline LeavittDonald TrumpDemocratsLaw and OrderAmerican CitiesUS PoliticsPolitical Disagreement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965182/new-illinois-bill-created-because-of-the-sonya-massey-killing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/e-nD7T08EcI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/e-nD7T08EcI_video_v3.mp4 New Illinois Bill Created Because of the Sonya Massey Killing 2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Sonya MasseyIllinoisLaw EnforcementBackground ChecksShooting DeathLaw Enforcement Background https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965262/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-aug-13th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/B-A8Q9Sw85U_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/B-A8Q9Sw85U_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Aug. 13th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1836 Greg BishopJB PritzkerDonald TrumpBrandon JohnsonIllinois State FairIllinois politicsChicago crimeIllinois In Focuslaw enforcementState senatorSocial safety netIllinoisState FairgroundsPolitical EventsThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965274/sonya-massey-bill-signed-into-law-impacting-police-recruit-transparency-accountability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/qOt-7SRxlvg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/qOt-7SRxlvg_video_v3.mp4 Sonya Massey bill signed into law impacting police recruit transparency, accountability Greg Bishop shares comments from Tuesday's bill signing ceremony where Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Sonya Massey's law and the issue of how to address police accountability. 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 801 Sonya MasseyJB PritzkerIllinois lawLaw enforcementPolice hiringBackground checkSonia MasseyMalachi Masseyaccountabilitypolice hirespublic safetyGreg BishopIllinois legislatureDoris TurnerDennis Tipsword https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965275/war-of-words-continue-between-trump-and-chicagos-mayor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Xv5eMwjfnvI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Xv5eMwjfnvI_video_v3.mp4 War of words continue between Trump and Chicago's mayor Greg Bishop shares the latest comments from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson responding to President Donald Trump calling him incompetent in regards to public safety. 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 499 Brandon JohnsonDonald TrumpPublic SafetyChicago PoliticsIllinois Politicscrime ratesNational GuardInsurrection ActDemocratsRepublican PartyGovernment SubsidiesIllinois State FairIllinois in FocusMedicaidSNAP https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965277/pennsylvania-senate-majority-leader-pittman-unleashes-on-septa-funding-fight https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Foa2WB0clEM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Foa2WB0clEM_video_v3_converted.mp4 Pennsylvania Senate Majority Leader Pittman Unleashes on SEPTA Funding Fight Senator Pittman speaks on SEPTA funding during the Senate Floor Session on August 12, 2025 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 727 Senate Majority Leader PittmanSEPTA fundingPennsylvania Senatetransportation fundingAct 89public schoolstransit fundingSoutheastern PennsylvaniaPennsylvaniafundingmass transitState SenateScott Martinpublic safetyfare increase https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965394/will-tariffs-slow-down-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/5hWY_BiltBU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/5hWY_BiltBU_video_v3.mp4 Will Tariffs Slow Down the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the latest on tariffs and their potential impacts on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 632 tariffsinternational tradeeconomic policyGDP growthconsumer pricesprice growthUS importsChinaMexicoCanadaeconomic growthjob marketcore PCEpersonal consumption expenditureshousehold tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965399/california-bill-requires-federal-immigration-notice-on-campus https://img.videonest.org/gamma/syZ-Hu0OFHQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/syZ-Hu0OFHQ_video_v3.mp4 California Bill Requires Federal Immigration Notice on Campus 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 70 CaliforniaSenate Bill 98Immigration EnforcementSchool NotificationSasha PerezK-12 SchoolsCalifornia State University https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965429/washington-policy-center-report-card-gives-failing-grades-to-washingtons-climate-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/_pexyONvYEk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/_pexyONvYEk_video_v3.mp4 Washington Policy Center Report Card Gives Failing Grades to Washington’s Climate Policies Vice president of research at Washington Policy Center Todd Myers 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 113 Washington Policy CenterTodd MyersClimate PolicyCO2 EmissionsTax RevenueDepartment of EcologyEnvironmental PolicyCarbon TaxClimate Change https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965481/parental-rights-groups-concerned-over-dei-in-denver-teacher-contract https://img.videonest.org/gamma/GEihIBH45GM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/GEihIBH45GM_video_v3.mp4 Parental Rights Groups Concerned Over DEI in Denver Teacher Contract (The Center Square) – As Denver Public Schools move forward with finalizing a new teacher contract, parental rights groups are raising concerns about inclusion of diversity, equity, and inclusion provisions in the contract. Defending Education, Colorado Parent Advocacy Network, and Protect Kids Colorado joined to send a letter to Denver Public Schools and Denver Classroom Teachers Association expressing “deep concern about the inclusion of ideological programming and discriminatory mandates” in the Denver Public Schools Collective Bargaining Agreement. The DPS and DCTA plan to agree to a new contract by Aug. 31. In a joint statement to The Center Square, the DCTA and DPS said they are standing by the contract. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/colorado/article_bc0e683a-37a2-4123-becc-60c7d945ed22.html 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 352 Denver Public Schoolsteacher contractparental rightsDEI provisionsColorado schoolseducation policyschool contractsDefending Educationpolicy concernsteacher unionEsther WickhamElyse Apel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965482/mayor-johnson-was-asked-about-president-trumps-comments https://img.videonest.org/gamma/qp3jReUrGTc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/qp3jReUrGTc_video_v3_converted.mp4 Mayor Johnson Was Asked About President Trump’s Comments 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Mayor JohnsonDonald TrumpConstitutionChicagopolitical news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965498/what-are-the-democrats-saying https://img.videonest.org/gamma/kskXoGXdRJ8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/kskXoGXdRJ8_video_v3_converted.mp4 What Are the Democrats Saying? 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Greg BishopIllinoisDemocratsJB PritzkerDick DurbinTammy DuckworthEmanuel WelchDon HarmonIllinois State FairIllinois CongressSocial Safety NetMedicaidFood subsidies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965517/wa-state-fair-accused-of-excluding-pierce-county-republican-party https://img.videonest.org/gamma/RimIexPOGkI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/RimIexPOGkI_video_v3.mp4 WA State Fair Accused of Excluding Pierce County Republican Party (The Center Square) – For the first time in many years, the Pierce County Republican Party will not have a booth at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup, Wash. – better known to locals as the Puyallup Fair. Signature-gathering efforts for citizen initiatives and GOP merchandise are the purported reasons for Washington State Fair officials telling Pierce County Republican Party Chair Dave McMullan that he would have to relocate the party’s booth to a different area this year. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/issues/general/article_a25f5f1a-ed5f-49c9-b2b5-4cf10b54c735.html 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 777 Washington State FairPierce County Republican Partysignature gatheringpolitical initiativesRepublicanPierce CountyWashington stateMerchandise boothThe Center SquareTim ClouserCarleen JohnsonDave McMullanCounty GOPFall fairSpring Fair https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965548/what-are-the-economic-consequences-of-prices-rising https://img.videonest.org/gamma/mvwkHh6tLiY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/mvwkHh6tLiY_video_v3.mp4 What Are the Economic Consequences of Prices Rising? 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 interest ratesinflationinvestmentseconomicrising pricescreating jobsborrowing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965581/have-we-seen-a-direct-link-between-tariffs-and-consumer-prices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/nlSceBWumJE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/nlSceBWumJE_video_v3_converted.mp4 Have We Seen a Direct Link Between Tariffs and Consumer Prices? 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 tariffsconsumer pricesproducer priceswholesale pricesprice changeeconomistchanging prices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965605/la-council-member-voices-concerns-over-inside-safe-program https://img.videonest.org/gamma/VnErIvPJwX4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/VnErIvPJwX4_video_v3.mp4 L.A. Council Member Voices Concerns Over Inside Safe Program L.A. Council Member Monica Rodriguez Courtesy of LA CityView Media Group – Channel 35 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 135 Monica RodriguezInside SafeLos AngelesCity CouncilFiscal AccountabilityTaxpayer MoneyGovernment SpendingFinancial ReportProgram CostsMayor's Office https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965610/pennsylvania-senate-republicans-discuss-mental-health-policy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/-BsgomGtzEw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/-BsgomGtzEw_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Senate Republicans Discuss Mental Health Policy 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 PennsylvaniaSenate RepublicansMental health policyMental health spendingCost-effectiveRepublican majorityBudgetSpendingGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965614/state-senator-says-pennsylvania-mental-health-policy-is-a-public-policy-nightmare https://img.videonest.org/gamma/0nCBQ1NNWxA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/0nCBQ1NNWxA_video_v3_converted.mp4 State Senator says Pennsylvania Mental Health Policy is "A Public Policy Nightmare" 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 PennsylvaniaMental HealthPublic PolicyState SenatorMental Health CareLegislativePennsylvania SenatePublic Policy Nightmare https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965753/nearly-400-people-become-naturalized-us-citizens-at-illinois-state-fair https://img.videonest.org/gamma/L2XBgefVJes_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/L2XBgefVJes_video_v3.mp4 Nearly 400 people become naturalized U.S. citizens at Illinois State Fair Nearly 400 individuals from more than 70 different countries became naturalized U.S. Citizens Wednesday at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 143 Illinois State FairUS CitizenshipNaturalizationImmigrationPayam TanaomiOluseyi ElliottVigo Etshitshi https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965867/will-denver-public-schools-value-parents-choice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/pmsJeP70eCA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/pmsJeP70eCA_video_v3_converted.mp4 Will Denver Public Schools Value Parent’s Choice? 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Denver Public SchoolsParents ChoiceLGBTQSupreme Court CaseMohammad V TaylorChildren EducationEducation Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965868/las-vegas-mayor-berkley-there-might-be-a-time-that-theres-a-red-line-crossed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/zgttsUJ5e5o_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/zgttsUJ5e5o_video_v3.mp4 Las Vegas Mayor Berkley: “There Might Be a Time That There’s a Red Line Crossed” Mayor Shelley Berkley's News Conference August 7, 2025 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 188 Shelley BerkleyLas VegasNevadaICEimmigrationmunicipal governmentdue process https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965869/governor-suggests-ending-nuclear-ban-as-lawmaker-files-pro-nuclear-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Jwvm7MEhsWY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Jwvm7MEhsWY_video_v3.mp4 Governor suggests ending nuclear ban as lawmaker files pro-nuclear bill After an Illinois state senator filed legislation to streamline permits for nuclear energy projects, Gov J.B. Pritzker suggested ending the state’s moratorium on new large-scale nuclear plants. 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisnuclear energyrenewable energyenergy policynuclear banstate senatorlegislationenergy projectsclean energyenergy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965871/parental-rights-groups-think-dei-policies-hurt-students-and-teachers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/CCnPBpIGhhE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/CCnPBpIGhhE_video_v3_converted.mp4 Parental Rights Groups Think DEI Policies Hurt Students and Teachers 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 parental rights groupsDEI policieseducationteachersstudentsacademicsequity initiativesteacher contract https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965873/vp-vance-weve-got-a-hell-of-a-fine-air-force-and-a-hell-of-a-fine-military-to-back-up-the-peace https://img.videonest.org/gamma/gNIK0v0tPjI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/gNIK0v0tPjI_video_v3_converted.mp4 VP Vance: "We’ve Got a Hell of a Fine Air Force and a Hell of a Fine Military to Back Up the Peace" 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965876/what-concerns-are-people-raising-about-politics-at-the-fair https://img.videonest.org/gamma/T2tMgWzGY8U_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/T2tMgWzGY8U_video_v3.mp4 What concerns are people raising about politics at the fair? 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 69 politicsfair politicspublic opinionnegative responseconservativerepublicansmedia attentionPierce CountyGOPDavid McMullinWashington In Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965877/should-the-washington-state-fair-allow-initiative-signing-at-the-gop-booth https://img.videonest.org/gamma/LRTfK6_GuZY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/LRTfK6_GuZY_video_v3.mp4 Should the Washington State Fair Allow Initiative Signing at the GOP Booth? 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Washington State FairInitiative SigningGOP BoothRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyIndependent VotersVoter EducationBipartisan IssuesDave McMullanpolitical initiatives https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965879/illinois-democrats-blast-trump-republicans-at-state-fair https://img.videonest.org/gamma/5uudJ1IqINk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/5uudJ1IqINk_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Democrats blast Trump, Republicans at state fair Illinois Democrats say their party will win across the United States in 2026, with the Land of Lincoln serving as the blueprint. 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 155 Illinois DemocratsDemocratic PartyJ.B. PritzkerJuliana StrattonHakeem JeffriesDonald TrumpRepublican Party2026 ElectionState FairPolitical rallyIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965881/house-testimony-on-improving-our-defense-related-supply-chain-we-need-a-whole-of-nation-approach https://img.videonest.org/gamma/wI7O4U4V5r8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/wI7O4U4V5r8_video_v3.mp4 House Testimony on Improving Our Defense Related Supply Chain: “We Need a Whole of Nation Approach” Financial Services Hearing Entitled: Field Hearing on the Defense Production Act 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 supply chainDefense Production Actdefenseprocurement processDr. Charles D. OrmsbySpaceXRussianational securityHouse Testimony https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965894/mayor-johnson-on-public-safety https://img.videonest.org/gamma/KiTZz5XTd1Q_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/KiTZz5XTd1Q_video_v3.mp4 Mayor Johnson on Public Safety 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 public safetyGreg BishopMayor JohnsonChicagofederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965901/president-trump-on-the-economy-see-some-numbers-in-12-months-when-these-factories-are-open https://img.videonest.org/gamma/yrQ9tdN_N2k_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/yrQ9tdN_N2k_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on the Economy: “See Some Numbers in 12 Months When These Factories Are Open” President Trump Visits the Kennedy Center and Makes an Announcement 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Donald TrumpUS EconomyFactory OpeningCrime ReformBail ReformNancy ReaganMurderUnited StatesCriminal JusticePolitical Speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965903/vp-vance-we-have-done-so-much-with-our-english-friends https://img.videonest.org/gamma/5ReTMfxvBgM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/5ReTMfxvBgM_video_v3.mp4 VP Vance: "We Have Done So Much With Our English Friends" 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 JD VanceUS TroopsUnited KingdomRussiaUkraineForeign policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965906/president-trump-on-the-palisades-they-want-to-replace-some-of-those-homes-with-low-income-housing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/jlxArBDRJBI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/jlxArBDRJBI_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on the Palisades: "They want to replace some of those homes with low income Housing" President Trump Holds a Press Conference, Aug. 11, 2025 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 157 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/965915/president-trump-on-crime-it-ruins-your-country https://img.videonest.org/gamma/z8TgarAzDbw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/z8TgarAzDbw_video_v3_converted.mp4 President Trump on Crime: "It Ruins Your Country" 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Donald TrumpcrimeKennedy Centercrime ratepublic safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979395/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-aug-14th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979395_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979395_video_v4.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Aug. 14th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2263 Greg BishopIllinois newsIllinois politicsIllinois State Fairenergy pricesJB Pritzker2026 electionJoe BidenDonald TrumpgerrymanderingredistrictingNikki Budzinskiclean energynaturalizationimmigration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979437/california-agencys-budget-grew-68x-over-the-past-decade https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979437_video_v3.mp4 California Agency’s Budget Grew 68X Over the Past Decade (The Center Square) - The budget of a little-known California agency ballooned to over 68 times its original size over the last decade, but few people have taken advantage of the ScholarShare Investment Board scholarships that the agency funds, an investigation by The Center Square found. Since the 2015-2016 fiscal year, SIB's budget grew from $2.9 million to $198 million as the state created a universal scholarship claimed by only 11% of eligible students, state data shows. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_eefe7099-2e23-4413-859a-7e86da0ffdad.html 2025-08-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 728 California agencybudgetscholarshipscholarship investment boardclaim ratemanagement feesESGinvestment options529 planNuveenS&P 500ESG fundsCalifornia Policy Centerpublic financeTIAA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979438/president-trump-the-trump-route-for-international-peace-and-prosperity https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979438_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979438_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “The Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity” President Trump Participates in a Trilateral Signing with Armenia and Azerbaijan 8/8/25 2025-08-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 Donald TrumpArmeniaAzerbaijanInternational PeaceTrilateral AgreementTrump RouteNakhchivanSovereigntyEconomic DevelopmentAmerican Companies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979439/pennsylvania-senate-majority-examines-mental-health-care-policy-nightmare https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979439_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979439_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Senate Majority Examines Mental Health Care ‘Policy Nightmare' (The Center Square) - Pennsylvania is stuck in what seems to be an ever-deepening mental health care crisis, exacerbated by staffing shortages across the industry. To address it, two senators held a meeting of the chamber's Majority Policy Committee in Danville on Tuesday, inviting more than a dozen experts to participate in a roundtable on the subject. Sens. Dave Argall, R-Mahanoy City, and Lynda Schlegel Culver, R-Shamokin Dam, heard testimony from mental health care providers, prison wardens, and even a state Supreme Court Justice advocating for legislative action to support families living with mental illness. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_208ef2a3-6195-4aee-9128-46bb30dbac87.html 2025-08-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 427 Pennsylvania Senatemental health caremental illnesslegislative solutionspublic policy nightmarestate hospitalscounty jailsbehavioral plansrural areashomeless populationeconomic problemfederal budgetpsychiatristtherapistPolicy Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979440/president-of-azerbaijan-ilham-aliyev-today-historic-day-also-is-because-we-bring-peace https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979440_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979440_video_v3.mp4 President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev: “Today Historic Day Also Is Because We Bring Peace” President Trump Participates in a Trilateral Signing with Armenia and Azerbaijan 8/8/25 2025-08-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Ilham AliyevAzerbaijanArmeniaDonald TrumpCaucasusPeace DealInternational PeaceSoviet UnionPolitical StabilityNagorno-Karabakh https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979441/california-bill-raises-major-concerns-for-parent-advocacy-groups https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979441_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979441_video_v3.mp4 California Bill Raises Major Concerns for Parent Advocacy Groups (The Center Square) - A California bill that aims to provide a solution to immigrant families poses a legal loophole for kidnapping children, says the California Family Council. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_a10cceca-9fbb-4a65-ae8d-4ae193e6d43a.html 2025-08-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 79 California BillChild KidnappingFamily CouncilImmigrant FamiliesLegal LoopholeParent AdvocacyAssembly Bill 495Celeste RodriguezFamily Preparedness Plan Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979442/senate-passes-minibus-before-recessing-making-slight-progress-on-govt-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979442_video_v3.mp4 Senate Passes Minibus Before Recessing, Making Slight Progress on Govt Funding (The Center Square) – Right before leaving for its week-long August recess, the U.S. Senate passed a minibus Friday evening containing three out of the 12 annual government funding bills. The package allocates more than $153 billion for military construction and Veterans Affairs in fiscal year 2026 alone, $27 billion for agriculture and rural development, and $2.2 billion for the Legislative branch. More than 80 senators ultimately voted for the minibus. Appropriations bills are typically passed individually. The unorthodox move is the result of Republican leaders spending days negotiating with uncooperative Democrats, who stalled on confirming the rest of President Donald Trump’s civilian nominees and by doing so prevented progress on the funding appropriations process. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_e61bb11f-68a4-4705-9ee0-61665af9eea5.html 2025-08-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 413 government shutdownbudget battleSenateHouse of Representativesappropriation billsfederal agenciesbudgetingThe Center SquareDan McCalebTherese Boudreauxcontinuing resolution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979443/pritzker-welcomes-fbi-looking-for-tx-dems-in-il-dismisses-bribery-question https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979443_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979443_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker Welcomes FBI Looking for TX Dems in IL, Dismisses Bribery Question (The Center Square) – As the FBI gets involved in locating Texas Democrats hiding out in states like Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker says they are welcome, but the Democratic governor insists the absconding legislators aren’t breaking any federal law. At the request of U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, the FBI on Thursday agreed to assist with locating Texas Democrats who fled the state to prevent the Texas House from reaching a quorum to change congressional district maps. 2025-08-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 JB PritzkerTexas DemocratsFBIIllinoisBribery QuestionComEd FourPolitical CorruptionIllinois Ethics LawsMichael MadiganIllinois State FairState ElectionsLegislatureTexas RemapQuorum RulesHakim Jeffries https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979444/phoenix-union-board-president-halts-members-reading-of-lords-prayer https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979444_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979444_video_v3.mp4 Phoenix Union Board President Halts Member’s Reading of Lord’s Prayer During the Phoenix Union High School District Governing Board Meeting - August 7, 2025 board member Jeremiah Cota was stopped from reading the Lord's Prayer 2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 81 Phoenix Union High School DistrictGoverning Board MeetingJeremiah CotaLord's PrayerReligious FreedomSchool BoardArizona https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979445/gov-hochul-on-state-investment-in-albany-its-always-should-have-been-at-the-top-of-the-list https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979445_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979445_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Hochul on State Investment in Albany: “It’s Always Should Have Been at the Top of the List” New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks about the state's investment in Albany at an event on August 6th, 2025 2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 155 Kathy HochulNew York GovernorAlbanyInvestingEconomic DevelopmentGovernment InvestmentLocal LegislationCommunity Resources https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979446/spokanes-district-3-general-election-interview-with-sitting-council-member https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979446_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979446_video_v4.mp4 Spokane’s District 3 General Election Interview With Sitting Council Member The Center Square's Tim Clouser interview with Spokane City Council member Zack Zappone running for reelection 2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2304 Zack ZapponeSpokane City CouncilSpokane electionDistrict 3housing affordabilitypublic safetyaffordable housingSpokanecity councilcity ordinanceshomelessnessreelection campaignpolice officerssales taxopioid crisis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979447/what-are-the-key-issues-voters-are-concerned-with-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979447_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979447_video_v3.mp4 What Are the Key Issues Voters Are Concerned With in Illinois? Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 IllinoisIllinois PoliticsPolling DataVoter ConcernsState GovernanceIllinois EconomyIllinois TaxesM3 Strategies2026 Election https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979448/which-issues-are-likely-to-be-most-damaging-for-pritzker-in-a-re-election-campaign https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979448_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979448_video_v3.mp4 Which issues are likely to be most damaging for Pritzker in a re-election campaign? Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Greg BishopIllinoisJB PritzkerIllinois electionsafetysecurityeducationenergy independencere-electionvoterpolling datafavorability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979449/opponents-warn-california-bill-lacks-parental-consent-background-checks-oversight https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979449_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979449_video_v3.mp4 Opponents Warn California Bill Lacks Parental Consent, Background Checks, Oversight Senate Standing Committee on Human Services hearing on AB 495 a bill drawing criticism 2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 138 AB 495California LegislationParental RightsBackground ChecksOversightNicole PearsonCeleste RodriguezFamily Preparedness PlanHuman ServicesCalifornia State Senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979450/cornyn-fbi-to-assist-with-locating-arresting-texas-dems-who-fled-state https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979450_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979450_video_v3.mp4 Cornyn: FBI to Assist With Locating, Arresting Texas Dems Who Fled State (The Center Square) – The FBI on Thursday agreed to assist with locating Texas Democrats who fled the state to prevent the Texas House from reaching a quorum and conducting official business. On Sunday, more than 50 Democrats fled the state, many to Chicago, to prevent a House vote on redistricting, and all other votes during a special session of the legislature, by preventing a quorum from being reached. They also fled Texas to avoid being arrested by state law enforcement. On Monday, House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, signed civil arrest warrants and by Tuesday, only eight Democrats showed up for work. Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the missing Democrats to return to Austin by Monday or face being arrested and removed from office. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/texas/article_8dee8140-5209-4c07-999f-79b94443326b.html 2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 434 Texas DemocratsRedistrictingTexas legislatureGreg AbbottFBIState policeUS CongressGOPIllinoisPolitical ScienceFederal governmentJurisdictionMidterm electionsGreg BishopDan McCaleb https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979451/times-up-house-dems-demand-progress-as-septa-cuts-loom https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979451_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979451_video_v3.mp4 ‘Time’s Up’: House Dems Demand Progress as SEPTA Cuts Loom (The Center Square) - Pennsylvania House Democrats met in front of Abraham Lincoln High School in Northeast Philadelphia to urge Senate Republicans to return to Harrisburg to pass funding for the state’s mass transit systems, a sticking point in the state's budget negotiations. Without dedicated funding, SEPTA is poised to cut services on the Aug. 24, an act that will impact more than 10,000 students who rely on transit to get to and from school every day, which begins the following day. Senate Republicans have argued that the system needs to bear more accountability for its financial shortcomings. Though public transit is used in all 67 counties across the state, its funding has become the backdrop for a perceived opposition between rural roads and bridges and urban commutes, and, more broadly, between red and blue swaths of the state. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_2ac232f5-dc6a-4377-a7b0-0f74e75ee93a.html 2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 755 SEPTAmass transittransportation fundingPA budgetPennsylvaniaPhiladelphiastate budgetbudget negotiationsGovernor Shapiropublic transitPennsylvania economyChristen SmithChristina Lengyelstate legislationtaxpayer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979452/sec-noem-ice-has-issued-over-1664-detainers-in-chicago-alone https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979452_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979452_video_v3.mp4 Sec Noem: “Ice Has Issued Over 1,664 Detainers in Chicago Alone” Secretary Noem to Host Press Conference Exposing “Worst of the Worst” Criminal Illegal Aliens in IL 2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Kristi NoemICEChicagoDetainersIllegal AliensCriminalsBiden AdministrationImmigrationHomeland Security Investigations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979453/legislators-urge-return-to-capitol-to-deal-with-increasing-illinois-energy-costs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979453_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979453_video_v3.mp4 Legislators urge return to capitol to deal with increasing Illinois energy costs A Republican state legislator says the solution to increasing energy prices isn’t more subsidies for alternative energy projects, it’s to get back into the ground. 2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 80 IllinoisEnergy costsEnergy policyRepublican legislatorRyan GarettBrad HalbrookChris MillerFuture Energy Jobs ActCoalNatural gas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979454/sec-noem-on-ice-arrests-hurting-our-children-if-governor-pritzker-and-mayor-johnson-had-their-way https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979454_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979454_video_v3.mp4 Sec Noem on ICE Arrests: “Hurting Our Children if Governor Pritzker and Mayor Johnson Had Their Way” Secretary Noem to Host Press Conference Exposing “Worst of the Worst” Criminal Illegal Aliens in IL 2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Kristi NoemICE arrestsillegal alienscriminal mischiefDUIGovernor PritzkerMayor Johnson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979455/sec-noem-on-sanctuary-policies-every-public-official-should-talk-about-and-work-to-protect https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979455_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979455_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Noem on Sanctuary Policies: “Every Public Official Should Talk About and Work to Protect” Sec. Noem on Sanctuary Policies: “Every Public Official Should Talk About and Work to Protect” Secretary Noem to Host Press Conference Exposing “Worst of the Worst” Criminal Illegal Aliens in IL 2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 17 Kristi NoemSanctuary policiesFentanylDrug traffickingPublic safetyHomeland securityCriminal aliensFentanyl crisis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979456/president-trump-if-i-would-have-said-this-nobody-would-have-believed-it https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979456_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979456_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "If I Would Have Said This, Nobody Would Have Believed It" President Trump Makes an Economic Announcement, Aug. 7, 2025 2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 Donald TrumpEconomic AnnouncementEconomic DataEconomyUnited States https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979457/stephen-moore-every-income-group-did-better-under-trump-than-biden https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979457_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979457_video_v3.mp4 Stephen Moore: “Every Income Group Did Better Under Trump Than Biden” President Trump Makes an Economic Announcement, Aug. 7, 2025 2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 Donald TrumpJoe BidenIncome groupEconomic policyEconomic announcementTrump administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979458/homeland-secretary-pritzker-johnson-are-protecting-dangerous-criminals https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979458_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979458_video_v3.mp4 Homeland Secretary: Pritzker, Johnson are protecting dangerous criminals U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have arrested criminals who would still be on the streets if Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson had their way. 2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 150 Kristi NoemHomeland SecurityJ.B. PritzkerBrandon JohnsonU.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementCriminalsSanctuary stateIllinoisLaw enforcementFederal law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979459/how-would-removing-the-formal-protest-process-affect-community-oversight https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979459_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979459_video_v3.mp4 How would removing the formal protest process affect community oversight? From California in Focus | Friday August 8th, 2025 2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 70 California in FocusCommunity OversightFormal ProtestPublic MeetingsMeeting RequirementsSB 549Community PushbackLos Angeles CountySpecial Financing DistrictProperty Owners https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979460/how-might-changes-in-state-law-affect-post-fire-community-planning-and-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979460_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979460_video_v3.mp4 How might changes in state law affect post-fire community planning and funding? From California in Focus | Friday August 8th, 2025 2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 CaliforniaState LawCommunity PlanningGavin NewsomPost-Fire PlanningEaton FiresHughes FiresPalisades FiresState FundingLow-Income HousingLos Angeles https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979461/tumwaters-pricey-solar-ev-charger-faces-questions-on-value https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979461_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979461_video_v3.mp4 Tumwater’s Pricey Solar EV Charger Faces Questions on Value The Center Square's Carleen Johnson Interviews the Washington Policy Center's Vice President for Research, Todd Myers 2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 320 solar EV chargerEV chargersolar powerTumwaterTodd MyersThe Center Squareenvironmental policyelectric vehicleCO2 emissionsrenewable energyelectricity chargeBellinghamPuget Sound Energy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979462/ca-bill-could-finance-low-income-housing-in-palisades-altadena https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979462_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979462_video_v3.mp4 CA Bill Could Finance Low-Income Housing in Palisades, Altadena (The Center Square) - A California bill nearing the governor’s desk would create “Climate Resilience Districts” to in part finance income-restricted “affordable” housing in disaster-impacted areas such as the Pacific Palisades and Altadena, similar to the “Resilient Rebuilding Authority” bill put on hold in July. According to the bill’s analysis by the State Assembly Committee on Local Government, the CRDs would bypass some existing public input requirements and lack a formal protest process residents could use to block a CRD’s adoption. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_aba59dba-55a0-4875-ac74-119ce9c9882f.html 2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 540 California billclimate resiliencelow income housingtax increment financingdisaster impactLos AngelesPalisades CRDAltadenaGavin Newsomstate fundingsmall business recoveryworkforce development https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979463/illinois-state-fair-officially-opens-with-dollar140-million-in-taxpayer-funded-updates https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979463_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979463_video_v3.mp4 Illinois State Fair officially opens with $140 million in taxpayer funded updates Greg Bishop shares some highlights from the ribbon cutting for the 2025 Illinois State Fair, which features $140 million in upgrades and taxpayer investments for the fairgrounds. 2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 613 Illinois State FairJB PritzkerJerry CostelloSpringfieldIllinoisfair foodcorn dogketchupmustardGreg BishopIllinois In FocusThe Center Squaredaily newsnews program https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979464/republican-says-pritzker-vulnerable-after-illinois-policy-poll-shows-governor-underwater https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979464_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979464_video_v3.mp4 Republican says Pritzker vulnerable after Illinois Policy poll shows governor underwater Greg Bishop shares the latest polling data from Illinois Policy that shows Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker underwater in favorability for the first time as he heads into a bid for a third term as governor. Republican state Rep. Chris Miller says Pritzker is vulnerable. 2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 537 JB PritzkerGreg BishopIllinois PolicyIllinois ElectionsDick DurbinM3 StrategiesPolitical NewsIllinois Policy InstituteIPI pollvoter sentimentIllinois electionRepublican candidateChris Miller https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979465/il-state-senator-joins-tx-gop-suing-to-have-tx-warrants-for-map-absconding-dems-recognized-by-il https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979465_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979465_video_v3.mp4 IL state senator joins TX GOP suing to have TX warrants for map absconding Dems recognized by IL Greg Bishop covers the latest in the fight over redistricting with an Illinois state senator joining Texas House Republicans to have warrants from the Lone Star State to be recognized in Illinois and Gov. J.B. Pritzker responding to the FBI getting involved. 2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 846 Texas HouseIllinois state senatorTexas DemocratslawsuitFBIJ.B. PritzkerGreg AbbottGreg Bishoppolitical newsstate lawTexasCongressional MapsCensusRepublican partyDemocratic party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979466/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-aug-8th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979466_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979466_video_v4.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Aug. 8th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2457 IllinoisState FairJ. B. PritzkerIllinois newspolitical eventsDemocratRepublicanTexas HouseAWOL DemocratsFBI searchTexas DemocratsFBIGreg BishopIllinois PoliticsState Governance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979467/spokesperson-pigott-united-states-welcomes-the-lebanese-governments-decision https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979467_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979467_video_v3.mp4 Spokesperson Pigott: “United States welcomes the Lebanese Government's decision” Department of State Press Briefing - August 7, 2025 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Department of StatePress BriefingLebanese GovernmentUnited StatesLebanonTom BarrickHezbollahLebanese Armed Forces https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979468/gov-newsom-on-ucla-funding-what-president-trump-is-doing-is-wrong https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979468_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979468_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Newsom on UCLA Funding: “What President Trump Is Doing Is Wrong” Governor Newsom announces new artificial intelligence, education partnerships with tech leaders Courtesy of the office of the governor 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 101 Gavin NewsomUCLADonald TrumpFundingEducationCaliforniaGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979469/state-rep-hunter-r-you-can-draw-districts-based-on-political-performance https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979469_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979469_video_v3.mp4 State Rep. Hunter (R): “You Can Draw Districts Based on Political Performance” At a Texas House of Representatives House Select Committee on Redistricting state Rep. Todd Hunter, R-Corpus Christi, explains that Democrats were involved in the 2021 redistricting process and the new congressional map creates seats that are Hispanic majority that lean Republican based on voter trends. Democrats would be part of the 2025 process if they had not left the state and are not removed from office. 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 595 Todd HunterTexasredistrictingpolitical performanceHispanicvoting districtscongressional districtsRepublican candidates2021 Planvoting agepopulationblackminority citizenspartisan purposesUnited States Supreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979470/stanford-students-discuss-chinese-espionage-on-college-campuses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979470_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979470_video_v3.mp4 Stanford Students Discuss Chinese Espionage on College Campuses (The Center Square) - The Chinese government now places students at Stanford University to report back on academic research, student journalists said this week on a panel discussion at the Heritage Foundation. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_4bb12c55-61ce-4b05-b0aa-2dbd0cc6dd3d.html 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Stanford UniversityChinese governmentstudent journalistsHeritage Foundationacademic research https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979471/spokesperson-pigott-on-gaza-the-main-driver-here-is-creative-solutions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979471_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979471_video_v3.mp4 Spokesperson Pigott on Gaza: “The Main Driver Here Is Creative Solutions” Department of State Press Briefing - August 7, 2025 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 GazaDepartment of StatePress BriefingCreative SolutionsAid DiversionHumanitarian AidHamasGovernmentForeign Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979472/spokesperson-pigott-the-importance-this-administration-places-on-free-speech https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979472_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979472_video_v3.mp4 Spokesperson Pigott: “The Importance This Administration Places on Free Speech” Department of State Press Briefing - August 7, 2025 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 free speechDepartment of Statepress briefingdemocracyleadershipMunich https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979473/should-taxpayers-be-concerned-about-the-ags-office-rent-costs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979473_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979473_video_v3.mp4 Should Taxpayers Be Concerned About the AG's Office Rent Costs? From Washington In Focus | Thursday August 7th, 2025 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 taxpayersattorney generalrent costsexpenditureWashington statedowntown seattleoffice spacefiscal wa.gov https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979474/what-has-led-to-the-doubling-of-washington-agos-staff-building-rent https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979474_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979474_video_v3.mp4 What has led to the doubling of Washington AGO's staff building rent? From Washington In Focus | Thursday August 7th, 2025 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 WashingtonAttorney General's Officebuilding rentexpendituresstaffemployeesWashington AGOrenting20232025 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979475/on-new-york-times-article-about-a-wa-mega-fire-they-were-completely-wrong-about-this https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979475_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979475_video_v3.mp4 On New York Times Article about a WA Mega fire: “They Were Completely Wrong About This” University of Washington professor of Atmospheric Sciences, Cliff Mass Discusses the possibilities of a megafire 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 185 Cliff MassUniversity of Washingtonmegafireglobal warmingclimate changeeastern windsresearch projectatmospheric sciencesNew York Timesweather patterns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979476/what-is-making-albuquerque-a-destination-for-recent-graduates https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979476_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979476_video_v3.mp4 What Is Making Albuquerque a Destination for Recent Graduates? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss top cities for recent graduates on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 560 AlbuquerqueNew Mexicorecent graduatehousing marketrental marketjob postingsAustin TexasChris KrugOrphe DivounguyZillowSan AntonioCharlotteAustinrental concessionsconstruction boom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979477/illinois-state-fair-affordable-fun-backed-by-dollar140m-in-taxpayer-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979477_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979477_video_v3.mp4 Illinois State Fair: Affordable fun backed by $140M in taxpayer funding The 2025 Illinois State Fair is being praised for its affordability and accessibility to families across the state, but it’s also a major public investment, with more than $140 million in taxpayer dollars contributing to the event’s infrastructure and programming. 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 131 Illinois State FairJB PritzkerJerry CostelloMisty Buschertaxpayer fundingSpringfield Illinoisaffordable funstate budgetgovernment investment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979478/dollar200-million-in-research-funds-withheld-from-ucla https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979478_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979478_video_v3.mp4 $200 Million in Research Funds Withheld From UCLA From Education in Focus episode, "Newsom Responds to Federal Freeze of UCLA Research Funds" 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 UCLAResearch FundsFederal GovernmentNational Institute of HealthNational Science FoundationGovernment Grants https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979479/should-research-departments-get-a-financial-hit-for-political-activists-actions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979479_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979479_video_v3.mp4 Should Research Departments Get a Financial Hit for Political Activists Actions? From Education in Focus episode, "Newsom Responds to Federal Freeze of UCLA Research Funds" 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Judah PearlUCLAfundingresearch fundingpolitical activismfederal fundingscience departmentsfunding freeze https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979480/savage-advances-to-face-zappone-in-spokanes-district-3-general-election https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979480_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979480_video_v4.mp4 Savage Advances to Face Zappone in Spokane’s District 3 General Election The Center Square's Tim Clouser interview with Spokane City Council Candidate Christopher Savage 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1897 Christopher SavageSpokane City CouncilDistrict 3Spokane District 3ZapponeSpokane electiongeneral electionpolitical campaigntaxpayer moneycity policieshomelessnessaffordable housingproperty maintenancetraffic calmingland annexation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979481/agos-seattle-office-space-rental-costs-double-in-a-decade https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979481_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979481_video_v3.mp4 AGO’s Seattle Office Space Rental Costs Double in a Decade (The Center Square) – Costs of renting office space for hundreds of employees in the Washington State Attorney General’s Office has more than doubled in the last decade, according to an analysis of fiscal data by The Center Square.The largest recipient of AGO spending, according to fiscal.wa.gov, for the past several biennia has been BPP 800 Fifth REIT LLC, which operates 800 Fifth Avenue in downtown Seattle. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_3e771521-d159-441f-845a-8da00eb07e0e.html 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 605 Washington Attorney GeneralSeattleoffice spaceFiscal WA.govoffice spendingstate employeesThe Center SquareCarleen JohnsonTim ClouserNick BrownTJ Martinellremote workrent controllandlord finesorganization https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979482/pritzker-welcomes-fbi-looking-for-tx-dems-in-il-dismisses-bribery-question https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979482_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979482_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker welcomes FBI looking for TX Dems in IL, dismisses bribery question As the FBI gets involved in locating Texas Democrats hiding out in states like Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker says they are welcome, but the Democratic governor insists the absconding legislators aren’t breaking any federal law. 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 251 J.B. PritzkerFBITexas DemocratsGreg AbbottDonald TrumpJohn Cornynfederal lawstate of IllinoisGovernor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979483/tim-cook-were-committed-to-buying-american-made-advanced-rare-earth-magnets https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979483_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979483_video_v3.mp4 Tim Cook: “We’re Committed to Buying American-Made Advanced Rare Earth Magnets” President Trump Makes an Announcement, Aug. 6, 2025 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 104 Tim CookDonald TrumpAppleMP Materialsrare earth magnetsTSMCmanufacturingsmartphone glassUS manufacturersCorningiPhonesApple WatchAmerican-made https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979484/should-we-get-rid-of-gerrymandering https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979484_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979484_video_v3.mp4 Should we get rid of gerrymandering? Greg Bishop continues his coverage on the ongoing debate around redistricting congressional districts with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's latest comments and reaction from Republican state Rep. Ryan Spain. 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 17 GerrymanderingRedistrictingIllinoisTexasJ.B. PritzkerRyan SpainDebate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979485/ferry-ridership-remains-well-below-pre-pandemic-levels https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979485_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979485_video_v3.mp4 Ferry Ridership Remains Well Below Pre-Pandemic Levels Washington State Transportation Commission discusses Fare increases and ridership levels 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 179 Washington State FerriesFerry fare increaseWashington State Transportation CommissionFerry ridershipTransportation budgetAaron HalbertSiri OlsonSan Juan IslandMulti-ride passesPublic comment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979486/how-did-illinois-decide-its-congressional-district-boundaries https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979486_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979486_video_v3.mp4 How did Illinois decide its congressional district boundaries? Greg Bishop continues his coverage on the ongoing debate around redistricting congressional districts with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's latest comments and reaction from Republican state Rep. Ryan Spain. 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 IllinoisRedistrictingStephen ColbertJ.B. PritzkerRyan SpainCongressional DistrictsPolitical MapsThe Colbert ShowCBSIllinois Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979487/are-texas-democrats-safe-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979487_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979487_video_v3.mp4 Are Texas Democrats Safe in Illinois? Greg Bishop continues his coverage on the ongoing debate around redistricting congressional districts with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's latest comments and reaction from Republican state Rep. Ryan Spain. 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 J.B. PritzkerTexas DemocratsIllinoisBomb ThreatRyan SpainRedistrictingSt. Charles IllinoisPublic SafetyProtecting democracy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979488/apples-tim-cook-were-committing-an-additional-one-hundred-billion-to-the-united-states https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979488_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979488_video_v3.mp4 Apple's Tim Cook: "We’re Committing an Additional One Hundred Billion to the United States" President Trump Makes an Announcement, Aug. 6, 2025 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Tim CookAppleInvestmentUnited StatesAI ServersManufacturingDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979489/pritzker-unveils-il-butter-cow-talks-about-tx-gerrymandering https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979489_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979489_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker unveils IL butter cow, talks about TX gerrymandering Greg Bishop continues his coverage on the ongoing debate around redistricting congressional districts with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's latest comments and reaction from Republican state Rep. Ryan Spain. 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1000 JB PritzkerIllinoisRyan SpaingerrymanderingTexas DemocratsIllinois State Fairbutter cowcongressional mapIllinois legislatureIllinois General AssemblyPolitical newsThe Center SquarePolitical punditState FairMK Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979490/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-aug-7th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979490_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979490_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Aug. 7th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1410 Illinois in FocusGreg BishopCenter SquareGerrymanderingIllinois State FairJB PritzkerRepublican candidatesredistrictingIllinoisTexasRyan SpainPolitical mapsIllinois legislatureIllinois politicsstate fair https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979491/president-trump-im-allowing-them-to-build-electric-producing-plants-with-their-factory https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979491_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979491_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “I’m Allowing Them to Build Electric-Producing Plants With Their Factory” President Trump Makes an Announcement, Aug. 6, 2025 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Donald TrumpTrump administrationelectric powermanufacturingamerican jobsenergy independencefactoriesbusinesses https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979492/trump-wants-to-make-america-healthy-again https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979492_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979492_video_v3.mp4 Trump wants to 'Make America Healthy Again' From Education in Focus | Wednesday August 6th, 2025 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 15 Donald TrumpAmerican SchoolsFitness AwardsPhysical FitnessSchool Tradition https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979493/president-trump-its-a-whole-new-workforce https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979493_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979493_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "It’s a Whole New Workforce" President Trump Makes an Announcement, Aug. 6, 2025 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Donald TrumpAmerican WorkforceJob TrainingEnergy SectorCoal Industry https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979494/president-trump-were-doing-these-things-now-in-the-united-states-instead-of-other-countries https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979494_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979494_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "We’re Doing These Things Now in the United States Instead of Other Countries" President Trump Makes an Announcement, Aug. 6, 2025 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 16 Donald TrumpIphoneManufacturingMade in AmericaUnited StatesEconomyJob Creation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979495/white-house-recognizes-health-crisis-brings-back-presidential-fitness-test https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979495_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979495_video_v3.mp4 White House Recognizes Health Crisis, Brings Back Presidential Fitness Test From Education in Focus | Wednesday August 6th, 2025 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 White HouseHealth CrisisPresidential Fitness TestStudent HealthYouth HealthMental HealthEducation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979496/gov-pritzker-theyre-not-arresting-and-taking-anybody-away-from-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979496_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979496_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Pritzker: “They’re Not Arresting and Taking Anybody Away From Illinois” Governor Pritzker answering questions about Texas democrats while unveiling the Illinois butter cow 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 J.B. PritzkerTexasIllinoisState FairState GovernmentBreaking QuorumCivil WarrantIllinois Butter CowLakefront in ChicagoTexas Legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979497/could-voter-turnout-make-or-break-either-campaign-in-november https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979497_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979497_video_v3.mp4 Could voter turnout make or break either campaign in November? From Washington In Focus | Wednesday August 6th, 2025 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Michelle CaldierKristin DawsonGeneral ElectionVoter TurnoutPolitical CandidatesPolitical FundingElection Results https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979498/should-ballots-be-reissued-when-a-candidate-withdraws-after-printing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979498_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979498_video_v3.mp4 Should ballots be reissued when a candidate withdraws after printing? From Washington In Focus | Wednesday August 6th, 2025 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 King CountyAssessorJohn WilsonStalkingProtection OrderElectionKing County ExecutiveCandidate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979499/rep-benninghoff-r-asks-about-the-growth-of-septa-funding-how-much-will-be-enough https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979499_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979499_video_v3.mp4 Rep. Benninghoff (R) Asks About the Growth of SEPTA Funding: “How Much Will Be Enough?” Representative Benninghoff (R) speaks in a Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee hearing on August 6th, 2025 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Kerry BenninghoffPennsylvaniaSEPTAfundingPennsylvania HouseTransportation Committeebudgetgovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979500/these-cuts-dont-need-to-happen-says-representative-dougherty-d-on-septa-debate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979500_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979500_video_v3.mp4 ‘These Cuts Don’t Need to Happen’ Says Representative Dougherty (D) on SEPTA Debate Representative Dougherty (D) speaks in a Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee hearing on August 6th, 2025 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Representative DoughertyPennsylvaniaSEPTATransportation FundingPennsylvania HouseTransportation Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979501/il-republican-pushes-for-tx-quorum-rules-that-pritzker-hails-as-hero-move https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979501_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979501_video_v3.mp4 IL Republican pushes for TX quorum rules that Pritzker hails as ‘hero’ move While Gov. J.B. Pritzker jokes on national TV that Illinois’ congressional maps were drawn by kindergartners, a statehouse Republican says the maps are gerrymandered at an “expert level.” 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 148 Ryan SpainJB PritzkerTexas LegislatureIllinois General Assemblyquorumconstitutional amendmentpolitical newsTexas House DemocratsNikki BudzinskiEric Sorensen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979502/why-did-the-princeton-gerrymandering-project-give-illinois-an-f https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979502_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979502_video_v3.mp4 Why Did the Princeton Gerrymandering Project Give Illinois an F? From Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday August 6th, 2025 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 IllinoisGerrymanderingPrinceton Gerrymandering ProjectMary MillerCongressional DistrictsIllinois PoliticsGovernmentPolitical Science https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979503/how-long-will-gov-pritzker-host-texas-democrats https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979503_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979503_video_v3.mp4 How Long Will Gov. Pritzker Host Texas Democrats? From Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday August 6th, 2025 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 73 jb pritzkerillinoisstephen colbertthe late showgovernmentpolitical newstv showlate nightgovernor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979504/what-are-the-components-of-real-gdp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979504_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979504_video_v3.mp4 What Are the Components of Real GDP? From Everyday Economics episode, "Could This Economic Slowdown Be Difficult to Reverse?" 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Real GDPGDPlabor productivityEmployment Ratepopulationeconomic slowdowndomestic product https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979505/officials-discuss-creation-of-the-southern-nevada-council-of-governments https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979505_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979505_video_v3.mp4 Officials Discuss Creation of “The Southern Nevada Council of Governments” Las Vegas City Council 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Las VegasLas Vegas City CouncilSouthern NevadaRegional PlanningCouncil of GovernmentsLocal GovernmentsSeth FloydCommunity DevelopmentCollaboration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979506/is-political-rhetoric-fueling-public-confrontations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979506_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979506_video_v3.mp4 Is political rhetoric fueling public confrontations? From Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday August 6th, 2025 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Political RhetoricPublic ConfrontationsJed DavisIllinoisRepublicanState HouseGovernor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979507/should-we-be-surprised-by-the-weak-jobs-report https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979507_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979507_video_v3.mp4 Should We Be Surprised by the Weak Jobs Report? From Everyday Economics episode, "Could This Economic Slowdown Be Difficult to Reverse?" 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Jobs ReportEconomic SlowdownPrivate SectorJob GrowthGovernment SectorEmployment Statistics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979508/how-is-pennsylvania-expanding-its-emergency-readiness https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979508_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979508_video_v3.mp4 How Is Pennsylvania Expanding Its Emergency Readiness? From Pennsylvania in Focus episode, "Pennsylvania Upgrades Flood Warning System" 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 PennsylvaniaFlood Warning SystemEmergency ReadinessFederal Emergency Management AgencyFEMAPEMAPennsylvania Emergency Management AgencyGovernmentFloodFunding Cuts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979509/why-are-some-states-suing-the-trump-admin-over-tariffs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979509_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979509_video_v3.mp4 Why Are Some States Suing the Trump Admin Over Tariffs? From America's Talking episode, "Judges Question Arguments in Case Over Trump’s Tariff Power" 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Donald TrumpTariffsInternational Emergency Economic Powers ActFentanyl TraffickingTrade DeficitsState Lawsuits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979510/boston-colleges-face-cuts-healey-gives-taxpayer-funded-handouts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979510_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979510_video_v3.mp4 Boston Colleges Face Cuts, Healey Gives Taxpayer-Funded Handouts (The Center Square) - Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, launched a new initiative that would continue university research, funded by taxpayers, despite federal funding cuts. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/issues/education/article_9c54026f-2220-49ae-addd-02050e9f0678.html 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 Maura HealeyMassachusettsUniversity fundingTaxpayer fundingFederal funding cutsHigher educationHarvard UniversityMITEducation FundingMassachusetts CollegesDiscriminationAntisemitism https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979511/primary-election-day-in-wa-turnout-projections-and-key-races https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979511_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979511_video_v3.mp4 Primary Election Day in WA; Turnout Projections and Key Races (The Center Square) – Tuesday is primary election day in Washington state. Ballots must be postmarked or placed in a ballot drop box by 8 p.m. Tuesday to be counted. Washington has a top-two primary, which means that in candidate races, the top two vote-getters advance to the general election regardless of party affiliation. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_5d42212d-244c-4ef6-b3ef-0d4eaab2654a.html 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1018 Washington stateprimary electionsMichelle CaldierDeb Krishnan DawsonVictoria HuntChad MagendanzState SenateWashington HouseLegislative Districtregistered voterstate of Washingtonpolitical raceselectionPrimary electionballot data https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979512/newsom-responds-to-federal-freeze-of-ucla-research-funds https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979512_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979512_video_v3.mp4 Newsom Responds to Federal Freeze of UCLA Research Funds After the Trump administration suspended research funding from the University of California, Los Angeles over claims of antisemitism, Gov. Gavin Newsom called the freeze “cruel manipulation.” Last week the Trump administration sent a notice to UCLA that it was suspending all science and medical research funding. This abrupt funding freeze comes after claims from the U.S. Department of Justice that UCLA violated federal civil rights laws in dealing with antisemitism on campus, following pro-Palestine protests since Oct. 7, 2023 and the start of the Israel-Hamas War. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_a7247a70-f803-4284-84a1-979f65cde0c2.html 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 468 NewsomTrump AdministrationUCLAfederal fundingfunding freezeantisemitismresearch dollarsEducation FundingCivil Rights LawDonald TrumpK-12 Educationeducation fundsgrant moneyEliana KerndleEsther Wickham https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979513/education-sec-mcmahon-praises-florida-on-literacy-a-leader-in-the-science-of-reading https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979513_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979513_video_v3.mp4 Education Sec. McMahon Praises Florida on Literacy: "A leader in the science of reading" Education Sec. Linda McMahon spoke at a press conference with Florida Senator Ashley Moody on August 6th, 2025 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Linda McMahonAshley MoodyEducationLiteracyFloridaScience of ReadingEducation PolicyLearning Strategies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979514/sec-mcmahon-on-school-choice-other-states-should-look-to-florida-as-an-example https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979514_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979514_video_v3.mp4 Sec. McMahon on School Choice: “Other States Should Look to Florida as an Example” Senator Ashley Moody hosted a press briefing with Sec. of Education Linda McMahon 8/6/25 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Linda McMahonAshley MoodySchool ChoiceEducation ReformFloridaEducational ExcellenceParentingStudent Achievement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979515/san-francisco-public-comment-highlights-frustration-over-lost-parking https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979515_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979515_video_v3.mp4 San Francisco Public Comment Highlights Frustration Over Lost Parking City and County of San Francisco council meeting 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 San FranciscoParkingPublic CommentTrafficCity CouncilMunicipal TransportationSFMTAConsent CalendarParking Spaces https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979516/could-this-economic-slowdown-be-difficult-to-reverse https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979516_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979516_video_v3.mp4 Could This Economic Slowdown Be Difficult to Reverse? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to watch this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 612 economic slowdowninflationjob reportFederal ReserveGDPlabor productivityjobs gainsGross private investmenttariffsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyartificial intelligenceAging populationThe Center Squareconversation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979517/sec-mcmahon-on-school-choice-it-introduces-competition-to-public-school-system https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979517_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979517_video_v3.mp4 Sec. McMahon on School Choice: “It Introduces Competition to Public School System” Senator Ashley Moody hosted a press briefing with Sec. of Education Linda McMahon 8/6/25 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Linda McMahonSchool ChoiceEducation ReformPublic School SystemAcademic AchievementEducation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979518/sen-moody-r-fl-on-school-choice-this-model-works https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979518_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979518_video_v3.mp4 Sen. Moody (R-FL) on School Choice: “This Model Works” Senator Ashley Moody hosted a press briefing with Sec. of Education Linda McMahon 8/6/25 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Ashley MoodySchool choiceEducationFloridaLinda McMahon https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979519/newsom-responds-to-federal-freeze-of-ucla-research-funds https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979519_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979519_video_v3.mp4 Newsom Responds to Federal Freeze of UCLA Research Funds (The Center Square) — After the Trump administration suspended research funding from the University of California, Los Angeles over claims of antisemitism, Gov. Gavin Newsom called the freeze “cruel manipulation.” Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_a7247a70-f803-4284-84a1-979f65cde0c2.html 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Gavin NewsomUCLATrump administrationresearch fundingantisemitismcivil rightsDepartment of Justice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979520/map-debate-rhetoric-heats-up-as-trump-points-out-illinois-gerrymandering https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979520_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979520_video_v3.mp4 Map debate rhetoric heats up as Trump points out Illinois' gerrymandering Greg Bishop reviews the escalating rhetoric over plans to redistrict Texas as Democrats flee to states like Illinois. Comments from across the political spectrum include President Donald Trump, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois state rep. Jed Davis, R-Yorkville. 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1009 gerrymanderingredistrictingDonald TrumpIllinoisTexasJ.B. PritzkerTexas DemocratsGreg AbbottJed DavisGreg BishopPolitical Redistrictingred stateblue stateGovernor PritzkerRepublican Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/979521/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-wednesday-aug-6th-2025 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/979521_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/979521_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Aug. 6th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1540 Greg BishopThe Center SquareIllinois in FocusIllinoisRedistrictingGerrymanderingTexasIllinois DemocratsJB PritzkerDonald TrumpIllinois politicsvoting with feetIllinois governorstate fairpension issue https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/982802/democrats-rally-at-illinois-state-fair https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1Ufs1v2u7NM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1Ufs1v2u7NM_video_v3.mp4 Democrats rally at Illinois State Fair Greg Bishop shares highlights from Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair where Democrats rallied the party faithful. There were also questions about congressional maps and energy prices. 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1019 Illinois State FairGreg BishopJ.B. Pritzkerdemocratic partyelection analysisIllinoisDemocratgas taxgerrymanderingCongressional mapsenergy pricesenergy sectornuclear energyredistrictingE15 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/983294/new-us-citizens-discuss-process-to-become-naturalized-after-illinois-ceremony https://img.videonest.org/gamma/IubnWT_AJYc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/IubnWT_AJYc_video_v3.mp4 New U.S. Citizens discuss process to become naturalized after Illinois ceremony Greg Bishop shares moments from a ceremony at the Illinois State Fair where nearly 400 individuals for more than 70 countries took an oath to become naturalized U.S. Citizens and delves into some of the debate about immigration reform. 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 925 US citizenshipnaturalization ceremonyIllinois State Fairimmigration reformlegal immigrationimmigration debateIllinoisU.S. citizenimmigration policiesoath of allegianceSpringfield IllinoisCenter SquareOlyeshi ElliotVigo Atchichicongresswoman Budzinski https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/984417/they-dont-have-a-chance-georgias-absenteeism-crisis-impacting-student-success https://img.videonest.org/gamma/YpvcR8wgFMM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/YpvcR8wgFMM_video_v3.mp4 'They Don't Have A Chance': Georgia's Absenteeism Crisis Impacting Student Success Georgia state senator John F. Kennedy (R) addresses chronic absenteeism crisis and it's impact on Student Success. 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 91 John F. KennedyGeorgiaabsenteeismstudent successpublic schoolschronic absenteeismeducation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/987953/could-housing-affordability-be-improving https://img.videonest.org/gamma/yeBLiv8tXq0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/yeBLiv8tXq0_video_v3.mp4 Could Housing Affordability be Improving? 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 housing affordabilityincome growthfalling pricesreal estate markethome buyershousing inventorynovember 2019 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/987958/what-does-more-housing-inventory-mean-for-homebuyers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/6QoDc_JKmAc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/6QoDc_JKmAc_video_v3.mp4 What Does More Housing Inventory Mean for Homebuyers? 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 13 housing inventoryhomebuyershousing marketbargaining powerreal estate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989145/why-is-inflation-receiving-more-attention-from-democrats-now https://img.videonest.org/gamma/dTx_xctoFSY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/dTx_xctoFSY_video_v3.mp4 Why Is Inflation Receiving More Attention From Democrats Now? 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 InflationDemocratsJoe BidenCost of LivingBiden AdministrationUS EconomyEnergy PricesEconomic Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989147/what-steps-does-governor-pritzker-propose-to-lower-energy-prices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/7hWWNHVZyVk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/7hWWNHVZyVk_video_v3.mp4 What Steps Does Governor Pritzker Propose to Lower Energy Prices? 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 JB PritzkerIllinoisEnergy PricesEnergy PolicyRenewable EnergyNuclear EnergyEnergy GridIllinois GovernmentGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989653/declining-population-commerce-and-spending-power-or-nola-super-bowl-impact-and-budget-deficit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/YS8gBWygxzM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/YS8gBWygxzM_video_v3.mp4 Declining Population, Commerce, & Spending Power | NOLA Super Bowl Impact & Budget Deficit NOLA Budget committee discusses the City Revenue Report regarding the Super Bowl Impact & Budget Deficit. 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 163 New OrleansLouisianaBudgetRevenueSales TaxSuper BowlSugar BowlBudget DeficitDeclining PopulationSpending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989654/washington-house-to-restore-30-day-email-deletion-stirring-oversight-concerns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/kume3lvJdLI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/kume3lvJdLI_video_v3.mp4 Washington House to Restore 30-Day Email Deletion, Stirring Oversight Concerns The Center Square's Carleen Johnson Interviews the Secretary for Washington Coalition for Open Government, George Erb 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 Washington Houseemail deletion policyopen governmentgovernment oversightpublic policytransparencyGeorge ErbWashington Coalition for Open Governmentgovernment efficiencypolitical action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989655/california-bill-raises-major-concerns-for-parent-advocacy-groups https://img.videonest.org/gamma/SCYTH_ny04w_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/SCYTH_ny04w_video_v3.mp4 California Bill Raises Major Concerns for Parent Advocacy Groups (The Center Square) - A California bill that aims to provide a solution to immigrant families poses a legal loophole for kidnapping children, says the California Family Council. Assembly Bill 495, known as the “Family Preparedness Plan Act of 2025,” authored by Assemblywoman Celeste Rodriguez, D-California, claims to give immigrant families that face deportation solutions in taking care of their children. Rodriguez argues that AB 495 protects children and ensures that they are not left vulnerable if a parent is unexpectedly detained by immigration officials. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_a10cceca-9fbb-4a65-ae8d-4ae193e6d43a.html 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 681 Assembly Bill 495AB 495California legislationFamily Preparedness Plan ActCalifornia Family CouncilFamily Advocacy GroupsImmigration EnforcementParental rightschild safetychild protectionCeleste RodriguezEliana KerndleEsther WickhamMedical TreatmentBackground Checks https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989662/parental-rights-groups-say-ca-bill-relinquishing-parents-rights-under-the-guise-of-compassion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/CLAA_deBnsU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/CLAA_deBnsU_video_v3.mp4 Parental Rights Groups Say CA Bill Relinquishing Parents’ Rights Under the Guise of Compassion 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 parental rightsErin FridayOur Duty USACalifornia billparentingparent advocacyimmigration policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989666/ab495-affidavit-would-not-require-any-form-of-identification https://img.videonest.org/gamma/8guTjzjtIHg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/8guTjzjtIHg_video_v3.mp4 AB495 Affidavit Would Not Require Any Form of Identification 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 AB495 AffidavitMedical CareGovernment IDDriver's LicenseCalifornia BillEducationParent Advocacy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989669/report-washington-ranks-36th-for-best-states-to-live-in-2025-as-idaho-lands-2nd https://img.videonest.org/gamma/joxTnYC6sV8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/joxTnYC6sV8_video_v3.mp4 Report: Washington Ranks 36th for Best States to Live In 2025 as Idaho Lands 2nd (The Center Square) – A new WalletHub report ranked Washington as the 36th best state to live in this year, with Idaho landing second overall due to affordability and law enforcement staffing per capita. Much of the West Coast fell below the bottom half of the charts, with California at 32nd and Oregon at 39th on the list. WalletHub Analyst Chip Lupo told The Center Square that rapid growth in Seattle and other cities a few decades ago outpaced the development of infrastructure, creating several issues. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_8d1c5e32-4e27-4c20-a1bd-980b7a73a22d.html 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 699 Washington StateIdahoWalletHub reportCost of livingHousing affordabilityLaw enforcementTax structurePublic safetyTrafficGas pricesCrime rateProperty taxesRelocationInflation factorEastern Washington https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989671/illinois-gop-state-fair-rally-takes-aim-at-pritzker-woke-agenda https://img.videonest.org/gamma/NNytRvGahKQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/NNytRvGahKQ_video_v3.mp4 Illinois GOP State Fair rally takes aim at Pritzker, ‘woke agenda’ Republicans took their turn at the Illinois State Fair to call Illinois Democrats for what the GOP says is making Illinois a tough place to raise a family and do business. 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 129 IllinoisRepublican PartyJB PritzkerIllinois State FairIllinois DemocratsTony McCombieJohn CurranJames MendrickTed DawbrowskiEconomic PolicyWoke agenda https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989672/president-trump-were-taking-in-hundreds-of-billions-of-dollars-in-tariffs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ovR1NI94Uqs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ovR1NI94Uqs_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "We’re Taking in Hundreds of Billions of Dollars in Tariffs" 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 18 Donald Trumptariffsstock marketrecord highsretirement accounts401k https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989678/california-spending-up-50percent-per-capita-since-2019 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/BDRNrgSqlZQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/BDRNrgSqlZQ_video_v3.mp4 California Spending up 50% per Capita Since 2019 (The Center Square) - California’s annual state spending is up 50% per capita, or $106.3 billion, since 2019, the first year Gov. Gavin Newsom took office, highlighting the state’s growing budget woes. According to taxpayer advocates, the state government has increased spending, despite the state’s constitutionally-mandated balanced budget requirement, by over-estimating future revenues. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_5887b36e-26ab-4ceb-a88c-a489187268a8.html 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 672 California spendingState budgetGavin NewsomState financesBudget processBudget reservesCapital gainsCaliforniaTaxpayer fundedHealthcare systemHomelessnessEmergency fundSurplusesKeegan KernodleKenneth Schrupp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989681/small-business-group-pritzker-signed-bills-are-wrong-move https://img.videonest.org/gamma/TdGXMbPClT8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/TdGXMbPClT8_video_v3.mp4 Small business group: Pritzker-signed bills are wrong move Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation that he says will protect workers, but a small business advocate says small towns and Main Streets will suffer. 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 168 J.B. PritzkerIllinoissmall businesslegislationbusiness regulationlabor lawNational Federation of Independent BusinessNoah Finley https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989689/california-spending-up-50percent-per-capita-since-2019 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1Q7ZJ7Lvtao_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1Q7ZJ7Lvtao_video_v3.mp4 California Spending up 50% per Capita Since 2019 (The Center Square) - California’s annual state spending is up 50% per capita, or $106.3 billion, since 2019, the first year Gov. Gavin Newsom took office, highlighting the state’s growing budget woes. According to taxpayer advocates, the state government has increased spending, despite the state’s constitutionally-mandated balanced budget requirement, by over-estimating future revenues. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_5887b36e-26ab-4ceb-a88c-a489187268a8.html 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 655 Californiastate spendingGavin Newsombudget deficitstate budgetcapital gainsgovernment welfarespending cutsCalifornia budgetMedicaidLegislative Analystreserve systemIHSS https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989690/map-debate-case-against-texas-democrats-continues-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/IxLl6rlujVo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/IxLl6rlujVo_video_v3.mp4 Map debate, case against Texas Democrats continues in Illinois An Illinois Republican lawmaker says a judge’s ruling this week did not end the case against Texas House Democrats who fled to Illinois. 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 112 Texas DemocratsIllinoiscourt rulingJ.B. PritzkerNikki BudzinskiJil Tracyspecial sessionelection mapsmap debatepolitical news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989691/california-citizens-redistricting-commission-member-we-passed-our-maps-unanimously https://img.videonest.org/gamma/kxYi9xuV5M4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/kxYi9xuV5M4_video_v3.mp4 California Citizens Redistricting Commission Member: “We Passed Our Maps Unanimously” "Governor Newsom, California leaders make major announcement countering Trump's gerrymandering scheme" Courtesy of the office of the Governor 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 218 CaliforniaRedistrictingSara SadhwaniCalifornia Citizens Redistricting Commissionpolitical mapspolitical sciencegovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989692/gov-newsom-the-worlds-most-diverse-democracy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/E3K07MBhGcc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/E3K07MBhGcc_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Newsom: “The Worlds Most Diverse Democracy” "Governor Newsom, California leaders make major announcement countering Trump's gerrymandering scheme" Courtesy of the office of the Governor 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 215 Gavin NewsomCaliforniaGerrymanderingDonald TrumpDefending DemocracyLos AngelesTom HomanAlex PadillaImmigrationICEpolitical speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989715/president-trump-joe-biden-used-to-always-go-i-need-legislation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/rVWZ6JSN2Fo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/rVWZ6JSN2Fo_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "Joe Biden Used to Always Go I Need Legislation" 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 18 Donald TrumpJoe BidenBorder ControlLegislationCountry Respect https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989718/president-trump-were-taking-in-hundreds-of-billions-of-dollars-in-tariffs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/uBpHp07AiMI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/uBpHp07AiMI_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “We’re Taking in Hundreds of Billions of Dollars in Tariffs” President Trump Delivers Remarks, Aug. 14, 2025 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Donald TrumpTariffsTradeInternational tradeUS EconomyRemarksAmerican SeniorsSocial Security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989719/is-washington-state-getting-too-expensive https://img.videonest.org/gamma/y83265A1ywg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/y83265A1ywg_video_v3.mp4 Is Washington state getting too expensive? 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Washington StateCost of LivingAffordable HousingRaise a familyMovingReal EstateEastern WashingtonSpokanePost FallsCoeur d'Alene https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989731/president-trump-kicked-nearly-275000-illegal-aliens-off-of-the-social-security-system https://img.videonest.org/gamma/9cY3wqcEwC0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/9cY3wqcEwC0_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "Kicked Nearly 275,000 Illegal Aliens off of the Social Security System" 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Donald TrumpSocial SecurityIllegal ImmigrationImmigration PolicyDeportationsGovernment Benefits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989732/why-has-washington-come-in-last-for-so-many-years https://img.videonest.org/gamma/5FiLsqZtQXk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/5FiLsqZtQXk_video_v3.mp4 Why Has Washington Come in Last for So Many Years? 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 law enforcement officerslaw enforcementWashington statepolice chiefs associationaffordability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989762/california-citizens-redistricting-commission-member-we-passed-our-maps-unanimously https://img.videonest.org/gamma/WT-O40i3TjQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/WT-O40i3TjQ_video_v3.mp4 California Citizens Redistricting Commission Member: “We Passed Our Maps Unanimously” "Governor Newsom, California leaders make major announcement countering Trump's gerrymandering scheme" Courtesy of the office of the Governor 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 218 Sara SadhwaniCaliforniaCalifornia Citizens Redistricting Commissionredistrictingbipartisan approvalcommunity inclusionfair representationpolitical science https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989794/president-trump-no-tax-on-social-security https://img.videonest.org/gamma/BL6hmt4Rs98_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/BL6hmt4Rs98_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "No Tax on Social Security" 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Donald TrumpSocial SecurityNo TaxTax BillIllegal AliensU.S. Politicsseniorsbenefit protection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989902/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-aug-15th-2025-2025-08-15-1343 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/BAtGr_ygEog_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/BAtGr_ygEog_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Aug. 15th, 2025 2025-08-15 13:43 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 525 Greg BishopCenter SquaregerrymanderingJB PritzkerJill TracyJohn CurranIllinois politicsState fairTexas Legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989906/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-friday-aug-15th-2025-part-1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/0SbQxveea50_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/0SbQxveea50_video_v3.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Aug. 15th, 2025 (Part 1) Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2090 Illinois State FairGreg BishopAR-15weapon banProtect Illinois Communities ActIllinois politicsTodd Vandermydegun rightsSecond AmendmentJB PritzkerParental Rightstax increaseproperty taxIllinois Republican Partystate fair https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989915/illinois-files-final-appeals-court-brief-in-gun-ban-challenge-ahead-of-oral-arguments https://img.videonest.org/gamma/J6c74UXMkNQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/J6c74UXMkNQ_video_v3.mp4 Illinois files final appeals court brief in gun ban challenge ahead of oral arguments Greg Bishop talks with gun rights advocate Todd Vandermyde about the latest filing from the state defending Illinois' gun ban in the federal appeals court. Read the filing here: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pdf_3b203fae-9997-44ca-83ef-61e6ff877717.html 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 889 IllinoisFirearm LawSecond AmendmentProtect Illinois Communities ActTodd VandermydeAurora Sportsmen's ClubBarnett case7th Circuit Courtgun rightsfirearmscase briefself defenselegal useJudge Saint EveSupreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989918/republicans-blast-democrats-on-economy-social-issues-at-illinois-state-fair-rally https://img.videonest.org/gamma/DzhBY4NFmzc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/DzhBY4NFmzc_video_v3.mp4 Republicans blast Democrats on economy, social issues at Illinois State Fair rally Greg Bishop provides highlights from Republican Day at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, from stage speeches and off-stage conversations with candidates and elected officials. 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1118 Illinois politicsIllinois state fairRepublican DayRepublican PartyJ.B. Pritzkereconomic issuessocial issues2026 electionGreg BishopTed DabrowskiPolitical speechState PoliticsDonald TrumpIllinoisWirepoints https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989920/continued-focus-in-il-on-congressional-map-debate-as-tx-democrats-may-return-home https://img.videonest.org/gamma/QA3e9rFd4G8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/QA3e9rFd4G8_video_v3.mp4 Continued focus in IL on congressional map debate as TX Democrats may return home Greg Bishop shares the latest back and forth in the debate over congressional maps as Texas Democrats may be heading back to the Lone Star State to face off with Republicans looking to give the GOP more seats in Congress. 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 435 Greg BishopTexas DemocratsIllinois DemocratsJ.B. PritzkerGerrymanderingcongressional seatsJill TracyIllinois politicsTexas politicsJohn CurranState Fair https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989931/are-budget-cuts-inevitable-after-record-spending-in-california https://img.videonest.org/gamma/rqt2Bo0azqQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/rqt2Bo0azqQ_video_v3.mp4 Are Budget Cuts Inevitable After Record Spending in California? 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Californiabudget cutsrecord spendingreserve systembudget processJanuary 20272025 budget2026 budgeteconomy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989937/own-your-home-without-paying-rent-to-the-government-or-gov-ron-desantis-r-on-housing-in-florida https://img.videonest.org/gamma/zuVvpQkrfqk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/zuVvpQkrfqk_video_v3.mp4 'Own Your Home Without Paying Rent to the Government' | Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Housing in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) gives talk addressing the possibility of Tax-free homeownership for Florida. 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Ron DeSantisFloridaHomeownershipTax-freeReal EstateHousing MarketGovernmentTaxation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/989957/what-has-sustained-californias-budget-the-past-few-years https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Wwtg9mqV8K4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Wwtg9mqV8K4_video_v3.mp4 What Has Sustained California’s Budget the Past Few Years? 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 CaliforniabudgetNvidiastockeconomytechresourceSaudi ArabiaRussiaoildependent https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/990357/researcher-disputes-federal-justification-for-doctor-pay-cuts-over-surgery-duration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/w3DeNZpoLgs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/w3DeNZpoLgs_video_v3.mp4 Researcher Disputes Federal Justification for Doctor Pay Cuts Over Surgery Duration The Center Square's Carleen Johnson Interviews Dr. Chis Childers, Assistant professor of surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine and a practicing surgeon 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 161 Chris Childersdoctor paysurgeonuniversity of washington school of medicinefederal fee schedule https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/991667/what-is-an-en-banc-panel https://img.videonest.org/gamma/DXfm_1j3Zbg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/DXfm_1j3Zbg_video_v3.mp4 What Is an en Banc Panel? 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Greg BishopThe Center Squareen bancSeventh CircuitCourt of AppealsJudiciaryThree Judge PanelLitigantJudgesLegal System https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/991679/how-does-illinois-government-regulations-define-appropriate-firearms-for-citizens https://img.videonest.org/gamma/L231JkASF4s_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/L231JkASF4s_video_v3.mp4 How Does Illinois Government Regulations Define “Appropriate” Firearms for Citizens? 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 IllinoisGreg BishopFirearmsGovernment regulationSecond AmendmentAurora Sportsmen's ClubTodd VanderMydeSelf-defenseActive shootersIllinois governmentGun control https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/991738/president-trump-ill-be-setting-tariffs-uh-next-week-and-the-week-after https://img.videonest.org/gamma/j9YeVqRBnCA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/j9YeVqRBnCA_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: “I’ll Be Setting Tariffs, Uh, Next Week and the Week After” 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Donald TrumptariffsSteelChipsTradeAir Force OnePress Gaggle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/991756/trump-condemns-possible-low-income-housing-pacific-palisades-rebuild https://img.videonest.org/gamma/A5ZDByuzGiM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/A5ZDByuzGiM_video_v3.mp4 Trump Condemns Possible Low-Income Housing Pacific Palisades Rebuild (The Center Square) - President Donald Trump condemned the possibility of building low-income housing in the Pacific Palisades, and the City of Los Angeles’s slow issuance of rebuilding permits for the fire-ravaged community. "You see what’s happening now, they didn't get their permits," said President Trump at a press conference Monday. “This is among the most beautiful areas — was — in the country. Now they're talking about putting low-income housing there, can you believe this?" Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_940636ad-9baa-4bfe-b7c0-927ad56c7157.html 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 385 Donald Trumplow-income housingPacific Palisadeshousing permitsLos AngelesCaliforniaMayor BassPalisades Firerebuilding planspermitThe Center SquarerebuildingGavin Newsomstate funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/991760/president-trump-on-selling-weapons-were-not-putting-up-any-money-were-making-money https://img.videonest.org/gamma/9vqDNmln3Xo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/9vqDNmln3Xo_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Selling Weapons: “We’re Not Putting up Any Money. We’re Making Money” 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 17 Donald TrumpJoe BidenWeapon SalesNATOUS EconomyGovernment Spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/991766/court-overturns-california-limit-on-one-gun-purchase-per-month https://img.videonest.org/gamma/jSmD08AJzic_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/jSmD08AJzic_video_v3.mp4 Court Overturns California Limit on One Gun Purchase per Month The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews William Sack, Director of Legal Operations for the Second Amendment Foundation 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 92 CaliforniaWilliam SackSecond Amendment Foundationgun controlgun lawfirearmgun purchasegun rationing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/991767/officials-give-update-on-us-steel-explosion-in-clairton https://img.videonest.org/gamma/vTre8hYGvfo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/vTre8hYGvfo_video_v3.mp4 Officials Give Update on U.S. Steel Explosion in Clairton (The Center Square) - Officials have urged the press and community not to speculate about the cause of a deadly explosion at a U.S. Steel plant in Clairton, near Pittsburgh, on Monday. Gov. Josh Shapiro joined county officials, union representatives, and U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt to discuss the incident in Allegheny County Tuesday. County Executive Sara Innamorato expressed gratitude to the dozens of local agencies who responded to the incident. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_620db6bb-bc0f-4e6f-a87c-b298267d32ad.html 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 644 US Steel PlantClairton PAExplosion InvestigationSteel ManufacturingSafety Concernsworker protectionunioncommunity membersair and water qualityUS Steelindustrial productionThe Center Squaresafe environmentChristen SmithChristina Lengyel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/991768/il-state-reps-challenge-iema-ohs-responses-to-local-agencies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/BXLjQSJphTk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/BXLjQSJphTk_video_v3.mp4 IL state reps challenge IEMA-OHS responses to local agencies Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security officials are promising to be more responsive to local emergency management agencies after state lawmakers raised concerns. 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 117 IllinoisIllinois Emergency Management AgencyIEMAOffice of Homeland SecurityOHSgovernmentlawmakersemergency fundingcommunicationpaperwork https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/991769/trump-declares-liberation-day-in-dc-calls-in-national-guard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/PggiAMPSYIQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/PggiAMPSYIQ_video_v3.mp4 Trump Declares ‘Liberation Day’ in D.C., Calls in National Guard (The Center Square) – “Liberation Day” arrived Monday in Washington, D.C., as declared by President Donald Trump. The president declared a crime emergency in the district and said the National Guard will soon patrol the streets in an effort to curb crime. Flanked by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, FBI Director Kash Patel, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll and U.S. Attorney of the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro, the president announced that he is invoking the D.C. Home Rule Act to take federal control of Metropolitan Police Department while deploying the National Guard, with threats more military could be called in to assist. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_3c536cf9-3612-4652-a12c-23f66a96ef33.html 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 566 Donald TrumpNational GuardWashington D.C.crimeMetropolitan Police DepartmentDistrict of Columbiafederal law enforcementCapitol Policecrime lawsjuvenile crimeAndrew RiceSarah Roderick-FitchD.C. statehoodJanine Piro https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/991800/president-trump-on-russia-and-ukraine-im-here-to-get-them-at-a-table https://img.videonest.org/gamma/XVkGL1xes9o_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/XVkGL1xes9o_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Russia and Ukraine: “I’m Here to Get Them at a Table” 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Donald TrumpRussiaUkraineVladimir PutinSecurity GuaranteesNATOEuropeInternational RelationsPolitical Gaggle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/991810/gov-hochul-says-cell-phones-in-schools-primary-driver-of-mental-health-crisis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ZL-FbGVhbSs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ZL-FbGVhbSs_video_v3.mp4 Gov. Hochul Says Cell Phones in Schools ‘Primary Driver’ of Mental Health Crisis New York Governor Kathy Hochul spoke at an event in Middletown, NY about Hudson Valley school's plans to implement bell-to-bell cell phone restrictions. Video courtesy of Governor Hochul's Office. 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 Kathy HochulNew Yorkcell phonesmental healthmental health crisisschoolsstudentsdepressionanxietysuicide rates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/991812/president-trump-on-russia-and-ukraine-i-want-to-see-a-ceasefire-rapidly https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ozXeSEiE6xw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ozXeSEiE6xw_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Russia and Ukraine: “I Want to See a Ceasefire Rapidly” 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Donald TrumpUkraineRussiaCeasefireAir Force OneEuropeVolodymyr ZelenskyyPolitical summit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/992685/how-does-the-ordinance-affect-rebuilding-rent-protected-units-after-a-fire https://img.videonest.org/gamma/I9y45NjjKRU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/I9y45NjjKRU_video_v3.mp4 How Does the Ordinance Affect Rebuilding Rent-Protected Units After a Fire? 2025-08-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Los AngelesordinanceKaren Basslow-income housingrent controlwildfiresexecutive order https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/992711/trump-calls-in-national-guard-to-dc-inflation-holds-steady-amid-trade-war-threats https://img.videonest.org/gamma/8GTOhnt2cvc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/8GTOhnt2cvc_video_v3.mp4 Trump Calls in National Guard to D.C., Inflation Holds Steady Amid Trade War Threats The president declared a crime emergency in D.C. and said the National Guard will soon patrol the streets in an effort to curb crime. For the first time in many years, the Pierce County Republican Party will not have a booth at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup, Wash. As President Donald Trump’s tariff policies come into effect, July’s Consumer Price Index showed overall consumer prices rose 2.7% annually, slightly lower than forecasted by economists. And more... 2025-08-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 Donald TrumpNational GuardWashington D.C.InflationTrade WarsConsumer Price IndexFederal ReserveTariffsEconomic PolicyCrimeDC policeThe Center SquareEconomic dataBureau of Labor StatisticsInterest rates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/992718/virginia-schools-keep-gender-policy-despite-title-ix-violation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/XySNe9PrSbc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/XySNe9PrSbc_video_v3.mp4 Virginia Schools Keep Gender Policy, Despite Title IX Violation 2025-08-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 VirginiaPublic SchoolsLoudoun CountyGender PolicyTransgender StudentsTitle IXU.S. Department of EducationGlenn YoungkinSarah Parshall PerryDefending EducationTrump Administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/992720/inflation-holds-steady-amid-trade-war-threats https://img.videonest.org/gamma/JKmKkMUjz3A_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/JKmKkMUjz3A_video_v3.mp4 Inflation Holds Steady Amid Trade War Threats (The Center Square) – As President Donald Trump’s tariff policies come into effect, July’s Consumer Price Index showed overall consumer prices rose 2.7% annually, slightly lower than forecasted by economists. The CPI measures changes in price of everyday consumer goods like groceries and clothes over time. July’s CPI rose 0.2% on a monthly basis since June’s reading which came in at 2.7%. Since a universal 10% tariff was implemented in April, economists have been watching how levies would affect costs for consumers. Data has shown that tariff impacts have been marginal so far this year, in part due to businesses stockpiling goods before tariffs went into effect. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_86a16aec-5925-4480-8b77-b8a350e78220.html 2025-08-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 381 Consumer Price IndexUS economyTariffsDonald TrumpFederal ReserveJay PowelleconomyJerome Powellinterest ratesBrett RowlandCaroline Bodaslash rates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/992721/what-does-affordable-housing-mean-under-government-definitions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/eoLelOg44NQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/eoLelOg44NQ_video_v3.mp4 What Does “Affordable Housing” Mean Under Government Definitions? 2025-08-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 affordable housingrent limitedgovernment housinghousing costsincome restricted https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/992785/pennsylvania-public-transit-funding-and-the-road-not-yet-taken https://img.videonest.org/gamma/4_2S_4C2feg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/4_2S_4C2feg_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania Public Transit Funding and the Road Not Yet Taken (The Center Square) – There’s no shortage of frustration when it comes to stalled negotiations over funding for public transit in Pennsylvania. Of the plans proffered – using sales taxes versus dipping into the transit trust fund – neither has bipartisan support. There’s a road not yet taken, however. In the days before both chambers convened to approve their respective solutions, Republican Sen. Gene Yaw, of Williamsport, and Democratic Sen. Anthony Williams, of Philadelphia, suggested solving two problems at once: collect a $500 monthly fee from unregulated skill game terminals and use it to pay for increased public transit support. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_6b5d6d6a-ec77-4053-b9d4-6b8f05717a1d.html 2025-08-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 805 SEPTATransit FundingPennsylvaniaGovernor ShapiroChristen SmithChristina Lengyelmass transitroad repairsrural areasPennsylvania revenuePennsylvania budgetPennsylvania legislatureRepublican PartyDemocratic PartySenator Pittman https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/996414/president-trump-on-the-media-the-level-of-hatred-and-animosity-is-incredible https://img.videonest.org/gamma/nwhkc-iW5SQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/nwhkc-iW5SQ_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on the Media: "The Level of Hatred and Animosity Is Incredible" 2025-08-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Donald TrumpAmerican MediaPeace DealHatredAnimosityPolitical NewsGovernment Relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/996426/president-trump-on-the-ukraine-war-i-dont-think-you-need-a-ceasefire https://img.videonest.org/gamma/fwDgCPKmeP4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/fwDgCPKmeP4_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on the Ukraine War: "I Don’t Think You Need a Ceasefire" 2025-08-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Donald TrumpUkraine warCeasefireRussiaPeace dealsPolitical strategyMilitary strategy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/996428/housing-market-and-fed-policy-in-focus-in-the-week-ahead https://img.videonest.org/gamma/aIAxcsfFoyU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/aIAxcsfFoyU_video_v3.mp4 Housing Market and Fed Policy in Focus in the Week Ahead Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the week ahead on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-08-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 593 Chris KrugOrphe DivounguyThe Center Squarehousing marketfederal rateshome pricesreal estateconsumer spendinghome salesretail salesNational Association of RealtorsNational Association of Home Buildersproducer price indexbuyerseller https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/996447/this-administration-will-give-money-take-it-away-give-it-back-dollar416m-broadband-plan-revoked https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1e7C3M4vDxw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1e7C3M4vDxw_video_v3.mp4 ‘This Administration Will Give Money, Take It Away, Give It Back’ $416M Broadband Plan Revoked Brian Mitchell from OSIT explains that Nevada had been awarded $416 million through the BEAD program for broadband expansion, but the new administration rescinded Nevada’s approved plan and forced all states into a new 90-day rebidding process 2025-08-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 179 BroadbandNevadaDepartment of CommerceFederal FundingBEAD programARPA FundsBidding process https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/996454/president-trump-on-dc-ill-tell-you-its-safe https://img.videonest.org/gamma/SkEsLvWzMRA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/SkEsLvWzMRA_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on D.C: "I’ll Tell You It’s Safe" 2025-08-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Donald TrumpWashington D.C.U.S. PoliticsDemocratsUkraineBilateral MeetingGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/996462/deportation-depot-a-new-illegal-immigration-processing-and-deportation-facility-in-florida https://img.videonest.org/gamma/AUt1xaOH5sM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/AUt1xaOH5sM_video_v3.mp4 'Deportation Depot' a New Illegal Immigration Processing & Deportation Facility in Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talks about the future of Immigration Enforcement, opening new detention centers in Florida, and where the funds are coming from. 2025-08-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 329 Ron DeSantisimmigration enforcementFlorida governmentillegal immigrationDHSICEfederal partnersDeportation DepotFloridaImmigrationGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/996470/irg-wisconsin-school-rating-changes-cover-up-for-underperforming-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/E-TV38EBeyI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/E-TV38EBeyI_video_v3.mp4 IRG: Wisconsin School Rating Changes Cover Up for Underperforming Schools 2025-08-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Wisconsinschool ratingsschool performanceInstitute for Reforming GovernmentQuinton KlebonWisconsin Department of Public Instructionearly reading https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/996471/ferguson-paused-7-day-teams-auto-deletes-policys-future-still-in-question https://img.videonest.org/gamma/t3jrNaRkFPM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/t3jrNaRkFPM_video_v3.mp4 Ferguson Paused 7-Day Teams Auto-Deletes; Policy’s Future Still in Question Open government advocate Jamie Nixon discusses the controversy over Washington state agencies deleting Microsoft Teams chat messages every seven days. Gov. Ferguson paused the auto-delete policy six months ago and is expected to announce its future by Aug. 17. The policy remains the focus of an ongoing lawsuit. 2025-08-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 Washington StateJamie NixonMicrosoft TeamsBob FergusonNick BrownJay InsleeAuto-Delete PolicyPublic RecordsGovernment TransparencyLitigationState Agencies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/996472/coke-plants-like-clairton-worker-compared-to-hell-on-earth https://img.videonest.org/gamma/gqUydiGVJD0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/gqUydiGVJD0_video_v3.mp4 Coke Plants Like Clairton Worker Compared to 'Hell on Earth' 2025-08-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Coke plantClairtonUS SteelBethlehem SteelPennsylvaniaEnvironmental IssuesManufacturingSteel Industry https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/996478/attorney-nathan-corbett-addresses-student-loan-debt-in-georgia https://img.videonest.org/gamma/fn0QQQ19LLQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/fn0QQQ19LLQ_video_v3.mp4 Attorney Nathan Corbett Addresses Student Loan Debt in Georgia Attorney Nathan Corbett addresses student loan debt in Georgia 2025-08-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 133 Nathan CorbettStudent Loan DebtGeorgiaFederal ReserveStudent Loan RepaymentDebtLoanBorrowers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/996484/difference-in-reactions-to-the-palestine-train-derailment-and-clairton-explosion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/wROXtnLS5EA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/wROXtnLS5EA_video_v3.mp4 Difference in Reactions to the Palestine Train Derailment and Clairton Explosion 2025-08-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Palestine Train DerailmentClairton ExplosionU.S. SteelNippon Steel DealPennsylvaniaTransparency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/996486/how-widespread-is-crime-in-dc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/T6QF1n_R8eI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/T6QF1n_R8eI_video_v3.mp4 How Widespread is Crime in D.C.? 2025-08-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 Washington D.C.CrimeFederal Law EnforcementCar theftMugging https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/996490/how-do-dc-residents-feel-about-the-citys-crime https://img.videonest.org/gamma/0yu1XApA2js_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/0yu1XApA2js_video_v3.mp4 How Do D.C. Residents Feel About the City’s Crime? 2025-08-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Washington D.C.D.C. residentsCrimeWashington Postcrime ratelocal politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/996512/president-trump-on-ukraine-war-all-of-us-would-obviously-prefer-an-immediate-ceasefire https://img.videonest.org/gamma/s_7FL_UjrP4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/s_7FL_UjrP4_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Ukraine War: “All of Us Would Obviously Prefer an Immediate Ceasefire” 2025-08-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Donald TrumpUkraine WarCeasefireVladimir PutinVolodymyr Zelenskyy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/996516/president-trump-on-ukraine-war-peace-is-within-reach https://img.videonest.org/gamma/KJ5nPqNy7dQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/KJ5nPqNy7dQ_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Ukraine War: “Peace Is Within Reach” 2025-08-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Donald TrumpUkraine WarRussiaVladimir PutinPeace TalksSecurityUkrainePeace AgreementsCeasefire https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/996518/president-trump-on-ukraine-war-a-historic-step-actually-could-come-out-of-this-meeting https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1Q-VHMaoGIo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1Q-VHMaoGIo_video_v3.mp4 President Trump on Ukraine War: “A Historic Step Actually Could Come Out of This Meeting” 2025-08-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Donald TrumpUkraine WarSecurity GuaranteesCeasefireRussiaNATOArticle 5Coalition of the WillingUkraine Security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/996525/trump-discusses-ceasefire-question-in-ukraine-negotiations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/c-usbxcPKu4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/c-usbxcPKu4_video_v3.mp4 Trump Discusses Ceasefire Question in Ukraine Negotiations 2025-08-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpUkraine warceasefirepeace agreementUkraine negotiations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/996533/why-didnt-the-governors-exemption-apply-to-unincorporated-la-county https://img.videonest.org/gamma/K0jFQYbThrU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/K0jFQYbThrU_video_v3.mp4 Why Didn’t the Governor’s Exemption Apply to Unincorporated la County? 2025-08-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 CaliforniaLos Angeles CountyWildfiresEaton FireAltadenaSierra MadrePasadenaCity Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/996548/california-democrat-this-is-donald-trumps-map-of-california https://img.videonest.org/gamma/KKIUTbIddzI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/KKIUTbIddzI_video_v3.mp4 California Democrat: “This is Donald Trump’s map of California” California President pro tempore Mike McGuire on map discussion Courtesy of the California Senate Democrats 2025-08-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 135 Donald TrumpMike McGuireCaliforniaRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyPolitical policiesvulnerable groupsElectionVoting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027389/florida-gov-ron-desantis-r-gives-updates-on-immigration-efforts-and-provides-statistics https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027389_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027389_video_v4.mp4 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) Gives Updates on Immigration Efforts & Provides Statistics Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) Gives Updates on Immigration Efforts & Provides Statistics August 22, 2025 Source: Ron DeSantis Rumble 2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 256 Ron DeSantisFloridaImmigrationImmigration EnforcementFlorida Highway PatrolUS Border PatrolHSIICEIllegal AliensCriminal Aliens https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027390/president-trump-we-have-the-greatest-amount-of-energy-in-the-world https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027390_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027390_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: “We Have the Greatest Amount of Energy in the World” President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the President of the Republic of Korea 8/25/25 Source: The White House 2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 148 Donald TrumpEnergySouth KoreaNorth KoreaKim Jong-unDMZEnergy PolicyUS EnergyWhite HouseBilateral MeetingAlaskaPacific Ocean https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027391/what-has-been-the-welfare-work-requirement-debate-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027391_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027391_video_v4.mp4 What Has Been the Welfare Work Requirement Debate in Pennsylvania? From Pennsylvania in Focus episode, "Bipartisan Effort Launches to Reintroduce Pennsylvania Welfare Work Requirements" 2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 WelfareWork RequirementsPennsylvaniaClinton AdministrationEconomic PoliciesRepublicansDemocratsSocial Safety Net https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027392/pennsylvania-democrat-proposes-welfare-to-work-program https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027392_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027392_video_v4.mp4 Pennsylvania Democrat Proposes Welfare-to-Work Program From Pennsylvania in Focus episode, "Bipartisan Effort Launches to Reintroduce Pennsylvania Welfare Work Requirements" 2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 PennsylvaniaFrank BurnsDemocratWelfare-to-workGovernmentLegislationPennsylvania in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027393/will-congress-rescind-the-dc-home-rule-act https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027393_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027393_video_v4.mp4 Will Congress Rescind the D.C. Home Rule Act? From America's Talking episode, "White House Touts D.C. Crackdown; No Timeline on National Guard Deployment" 2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 D.C. Home Rule ActRepublicanDemocraticWashington D.C.51st StateCongressGovernmentPoliticsLegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027394/softer-tape-pce-in-focus-and-the-feds-next-move https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027394_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027394_video_v4.mp4 Softer Tape, PCE in Focus, and the Fed’s Next Move Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the week ahead on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 580 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyhousing marketmortgage ratesfederal reserveJerome Powellconsumer spendinglabor marketinflationrate cutimmigration policywage inflationfiscal deficitsjob creationunemployment rate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027395/president-trump-we-found-300000-illegals-on-social-security https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027395_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027395_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: "We Found 300,000 Illegals on Social Security" President Trump Signs Executive Orders, Aug. 25, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Donald TrumpSocial SecurityMedicareMedicaidIllegal ImmigrationExecutive Orders https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027396/vp-vance-on-democratic-governors-it-shows-a-real-sickness-in-the-head https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027396_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027396_video_v4.mp4 VP Vance on Democratic Governors: “It Shows a Real Sickness in the Head” President Trump Signs Executive Orders, Aug. 25, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 115 VP VancePresident TrumpDemocratic GovernorsLaw Enforcementcrime https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027397/vp-vance-it-doesnt-make-an-ounce-of-sense https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027397_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027397_video_v4.mp4 VP Vance: "It Doesn’t Make an Ounce of Sense" President Trump Signs Executive Orders, Aug. 25, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 VP VanceDemocratic governorscrimeDonald Trumpexecutive orderclean up streetspublic safetygovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027398/president-trump-many-of-you-have-been-mugged-in-washington-you-just-dont-wanna-talk-about-it https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027398_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027398_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: "Many of You Have Been Mugged in Washington You Just Don’t Wanna Talk About It" President Trump Signs Executive Orders, Aug. 25, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Donald TrumpWashington D.C.MurdersHomicideCrimeMedia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027399/cannabis-ceo-pitches-nevada-expansion-promises-jobs-and-tax-revenue https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027399_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027399_video_v4.mp4 Cannabis CEO Pitches Nevada Expansion, Promises Jobs and Tax Revenue The Nevada State Cannabis Compliance Board hears from CEO and founder of Calyx Peak, Howie Kume Source: Nevada State legislature 2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 99 Howie KumeCalyx PeakCannabis ComplianceNevadaJob CreationTax RevenueCannabis IndustryNevada Legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027400/do-subsidies-actually-save-money-by-reducing-emergency-room-costs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027400_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027400_video_v4.mp4 Do Subsidies Actually Save Money by Reducing Emergency Room Costs? Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Greg BishopIllinoishealthcaresubsidiesnon-citizensemergency roomtaxpayerstate financeslegacy debtpensions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027401/vp-vance-responding-to-the-media-on-public-healthcare https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027401_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027401_video_v4.mp4 VP Vance Responding to the Media on Public Healthcare Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 JD Vancehealthcare policyRepublican partyprotect american manufacturingpolitical rallymedia responsegovernment benefitsillegal aliensjob search https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027402/illinois-in-focus-chicago-reacts-to-trumps-public-safety-push-ai-in-schools-rural-health-care https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027402_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027402_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Chicago reacts to Trump’s public safety push; AI in schools; rural health care Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Aug. 25th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2869 Donald Trumppublic safetyChicagoartificial intelligencerural healthcareGreg BishopIllinoisNational GuardJB PritzkerIllinois Hospital AssociationMedicaidMedicaredigital rightsdata privacyteacher training https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027403/georgia-tobacco-program-impact-of-shutdown-and-future https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027403_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027403_video_v4.mp4 Georgia Tobacco Program: Impact of Shutdown & Future The Georgia House hears from the American Cancer Society about the DOGE shutdown of the Georgia office of Smoking and Health and the impact on the economy and community. August 21, 2025 Source: Georgia House of Representatives 2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 247 Georgia HouseAmerican Cancer Societysmoking and healthtobacco usedisease controlbudget cutshealth care cost https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027404/mesa-city-council-raise-density-and-neighborhood-impact-concerns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027404_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027404_video_v4.mp4 Mesa City Council Raise Density and Neighborhood Impact Concerns City Council Meeting - 8/18/2025 Source: CityofMesa11 2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 144 Mesa City Councilhousing densityneighborhood impactcity planningMark FreemanAlicia Goforthtraffic control https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027405/the-shepherds-code-teaches-some-private-illinois-school-children-about-ai https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027405_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027405_video_v4.mp4 'The Shepherd's Code' teaches some private Illinois school children about AI Greg Bishop talks live with Mark Hurley, a retired Air Force Colonel, about the use of artificial intelligence in schools with a new program called The Shepherd's Code. They also discuss the president's use of the National Guard for public safety. 2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1050 Artificial IntelligenceAI educationShepherd's codeIllinois in FocusDigital Bill of Rightsdigital rightsdata privacyeducationChristian schoolsprivate schoolGreg BishopMark HurleyAir Force ColonelNational GuardPublic safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027406/illinois-hospital-group-warns-rural-hospital-at-risk-as-vp-vance-addresses-criticisms https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027406_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027406_video_v4.mp4 Illinois hospital group warns rural hospital at risk as VP Vance addresses criticisms Greg Bishop gives both sides of the debate about recent federal legislation the president enacted to shore up waste, fraud and abuse in health care subsidies. Democrats say it will decimate rural hospitals. Vice President J.D. Vance says the focus is getting illegal aliens out of the country. 2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 744 IllinoisRural HealthcareGovernment SubsidiesRural HospitalsJD VanceHealthcare CoverageHealthcare AccessMedicaidTaxpayersIllegal ImmigrationImmigration EnforcementRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentNon-citizensAmerican Workers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027407/chicago-reacts-to-trumps-public-safety-push https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027407_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027407_video_v4.mp4 Chicago reacts to Trump's public safety push Greg Bishop delves into the issue of President Donald Trump saying he will address public safety in cities like Chicago and the reaction from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. J.B. Pritzker. 2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 681 Public safetyDonald TrumpChicagoBrandon JohnsonJ.B. PritzkerChicago MayorGreg BishopIllinois in FocusChicago City Councilfederal law enforcementfederal lawstate lawBorder securityillegal immigrationThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027408/wa-ag-nick-brown-threatened-with-suspension-of-license-to-practice-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027408_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027408_video_v4.mp4 WA AG Nick Brown Threatened With Suspension of License To Practice Law From Washington In Focus | Thursday August 22nd, 2025 2025-08-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Nick BrownWashington Attorney GeneralLicense suspensionPerkins CoieEthics violationLawsuitWilliams and ConnollyLaw firm https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027409/russia-ukraine-peace-remains-uncertain-and-virginia-schools-keep-gender-policy-despite-violation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027409_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027409_video_v4.mp4 Russia-Ukraine Peace Remains Uncertain & Virginia Schools Keep Gender Policy Despite Violation The White House has helped open the channels of communication between Russia, Ukraine and the rest of Europe, but the details of any resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war remain murky. Casting a ballot may look different for millions of American voters in the 2026 midterm elections if Republican-led states follow President Donald Trump’s wish to abolish mail-in voting and electronic voting machines. More than a week after President Donald Trump declared “Liberation Day” in Washington, D.C., his administration is touting the operation as a success as more Republican governors commit National Guard troops. And more... 2025-08-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 RussiaUkraineRussia Ukraine WarDonald TrumpVladimir PutinVolodymyr ZelenskyyElection ReformMail-in VotingGender PolicyTitle IXVirginia SchoolsGlenn YoungkinUS Department of EducationTransgender StatusMidterm Elections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027410/why-did-hhs-decide-to-cancel-funding-for-the-program-despite-its-focus-on-high-risk-youth https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027410_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027410_video_v4.mp4 Why Did HHS Decide To Cancel Funding for the Program Despite Its Focus on High-Risk Youth? From California in Focus | Friday August 22nd, 2025 2025-08-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 HHSHigh-Risk YouthProgram FundingSex EducationTeen PregnancySexually Transmitted Diseases https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027411/dems-oppose-trumps-bid-to-end-mail-in-ballots-voting-machines https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027411_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027411_video_v4.mp4 Dems Oppose Trump’s Bid to End Mail-in Ballots, Voting Machines (The Center Square) – Casting a ballot may look different for millions of American voters in the 2026 midterm elections if Republican-led states follow President Donald Trump’s wish to abolish mail-in voting and electronic voting machines. In a lengthy social media post Monday, the president announced he is planning to “lead a movement” to end mail-in ballots and voting machines, beginning with issuing an executive order in the near future. Trump said the changes would restore election integrity and “help bring HONESTY to the 2026 Midterm Elections.” He called mail-in voting a “SCAM” that can enable “MASSIVE VOTER FRAUD” and labeled paperless voting machines "Inaccurate," “Expensive” and “Seriously Controversial.” Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_e05e42cb-de76-41c1-8ae5-a483eb322b96.html 2025-08-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 465 Donald TrumpPresident Trumpmail-in votingelectronic votingelection integrityexecutive orderVoting machineElection commissionPaper trailDan McCalebThe Center SquareTherese BoudreauxTruth SocialFranklin News Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027412/department-of-education-ends-support-for-political-activism https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027412_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027412_video_v4.mp4 Department of Education Ends Support for Political Activism (The Center Square) — The U.S. Department of Education announced this week it is ending taxpayer-funded programs that supported political activism jobs on college campuses. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_ea1e76e6-cdd5-4c64-a1de-53b545133265.html 2025-08-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Department of Educationpolitical activismcollege campusesFederal Work StudyNicholas KentPresident Trumpvoter registration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027413/illinois-map-push-and-pritzkers-269-bill-day-or-weekly-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027413_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027413_video_v4.mp4 Illinois Map Push & Pritzker’s 269 Bill Day | Weekly Recap Greg Bishop covers the latest back-and-forth over gerrymandering, as Gov. J.B. Pritzker responds to calls from former Obama cabinet officials for a non-partisan commission to draw Illinois’ political maps. He also reviews some of the 271 bills Pritzker acted on this past week, including measures impacting schools, the courts, and digital currency regulation, while noting two vetoes that could shape the upcoming October veto session. Plus, Bishop shares reaction to Illinois’ long-delayed 2023 audit, released more than two years after the fiscal year ended, with Comptroller Susana Mendoza promising faster reporting in the future, and more from this weeks recap. 2025-08-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 3595 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerGerrymanderingIllinois Legislaturepolitical mapsDCFSchild welfareSusana MendozaIllinois politicsstate politicsIllinois senateRepublican partyfiscal year 2023state budgetfinancial report https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027414/pennsylvania-treasurer-garrity-running-to-unseat-shapiro-in-2026 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027414_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027414_video_v4.mp4 Pennsylvania Treasurer Garrity Running to Unseat Shapiro in 2026 (The Center Square) – She earned the most votes of any statewide Republican candidate in the 2024 election, besting Gov. Josh Shapiro’s record set two years prior. Now, Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity hopes that massive popularity will outshine him again in 2026. “And I’m giving you and your family my solemn oath that I will work hard every day to fix the problems that Josh Shapiro has created,” she said in a campaign announcement posted to social media Monday. The decorated military veteran, who served three tours in Iraq and rose to the rank of colonel, pointed to her commitment as a servicemember and the accountability reforms she’s made since taking over as treasurer in 2021 as proof of her devotion to protecting taxpayers. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_4b9a62b2-cea8-4060-a00f-ffc9a653f2d3.html 2025-08-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 349 Stacy GarrityPennsylvania TreasurerPennsylvania governorPA electiongovernor's raceThe Center Squarepolitical sentimentwinning electionsEliana KerndoleKristen Smithanti-Israelprogressive arm https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027415/trump-defunds-california-prep-program-over-curriculum-on-gender-surgeries https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027415_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027415_video_v4.mp4 Trump Defunds California PREP Program Over Curriculum on Gender Surgeries From California in Focus | Friday August 22nd, 2025 2025-08-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 californiagender surgerieshormone therapiesdepartment of human servicesdefunding programsPREP Programcurriculumchildren's health https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027416/what-content-in-the-california-school-curriculum-sparked-calls-for-removal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027416_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027416_video_v4.mp4 What Content in the California School Curriculum Sparked Calls for Removal? From California in Focus | Friday August 22nd, 2025 2025-08-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 school curriculumgender identitygender transitionhormone therapygender pronounsteen talkcalifornia schools https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027417/some-russia-ukraine-questions-answered-tuesday-more-remain https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027417_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027417_video_v4.mp4 Some Russia-Ukraine Questions Answered Tuesday, More Remain (The Center Square) – The White House has helped open the channels of communication between Russia, Ukraine and the rest of Europe, but the details of any resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war remain murky. The White House continues to highlight the differences in how President Donald Trump has responded to the overseas conflict versus former President Joe Biden. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared some remarks from European leaders to that effect from Monday’s discussions at the White House at a Tuesday press briefing. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_9541e5af-6a72-4d5d-aa53-d2af178c599f.html 2025-08-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 405 Russia-Ukraine warWhite HousePeace negotiationsRussiaUkraineVladimir PutinVolodymyr ZelenskyyDonald TrumpCenter SquarenegotiateceasefireCrimea annexationDan McCalebMorgan Sweeney https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027418/governor-pritzker-acts-upon-over-270-bills https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027418_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027418_video_v4.mp4 Governor Pritzker Acts Upon Over 270 Bills The Center Square team reviews just some of the 271 bills Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker acted upon in the last week, including measures impacting the courts, schools, digital currency regulation and more. Of all that, the governor vetoed two of them setting up possible action during veto session scheduled in October. 2025-08-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Governor PritzkerIllinoisIllinois legislatureIllinois politicsgun banIllinois educationJ.B. PritzkerGeneral Assemblystate politicshealth screeningchronic absenteeismpolitical environmenteducation budgetparenting rightsmental health screenings https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027419/president-trump-the-people-in-chicago-mr-vice-president-are-screaming-for-us-to-come https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027419_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027419_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: “The People in Chicago Mr Vice President Are Screaming for Us To Come” President Trump Makes an Announcement, Aug. 22, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-08-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Donald TrumpChicagoPoliticsVice PresidentRed HatsAfrican American LadiesChicago MayorPresident Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027420/trump-defunds-california-sex-ed-program-over-gender-ideology https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027420_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027420_video_v4.mp4 Trump Defunds California Sex Ed Program Over ‘Gender Ideology' (The Center Square) – The Trump administration terminated a federal grant that provided funding for sex education classes in California. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_baf5c97f-0cce-4bca-a245-ced881230242.html 2025-08-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Donald TrumpTrump administrationCaliforniaSex educationGender ideologyFederal fundingPersonal Responsibility Education ProgramDepartment of Health and Human ServicesGender reassignment surgeryHormone therapy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027421/illinois-in-focus-child-welfare-interns-debate-heats-up-financial-audit-released https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027421_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027421_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Child welfare interns debate heats up; financial audit released Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Aug. 22nd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-08-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2108 Illinois in FocusThe Center Squarechild welfare agencyDCFSIllinoisfinancial auditstate spendingSusana MendozaSheila WeinbergJed Davisbudgetinglegalfamily lawGeneral AssemblyJ.B. Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027422/sec-noem-on-world-cup-visitors-everybody-will-be-thoroughly-vetted https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027422_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027422_video_v4.mp4 Sec. Noem on World Cup Visitors: “Everybody Will Be Thoroughly Vetted” President Trump Makes an Announcement, Aug. 22, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Kristi NoemWorld CupVisa ApprovalUnited StatesVisitor VettingInternational RelationsDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027423/ny-gov-hochul-on-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-republicans-in-washington-have-lost-their-soul https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027423_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027423_video_v4.mp4 NY Gov. Hochul on the One Big Beautiful Bill: “Republicans in Washington Have Lost Their Soul” New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks on the impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill and criticizes Congressional Republicans on August 18th, 2025. Source: Governor Hochul's Office 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027424/president-trump-of-the-world-cup-this-will-drive-more-than-dollar30-billion-into-the-us-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027424_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027424_video_v4.mp4 President Trump of the World Cup: “This Will Drive More Than $30 Billion Into the US Economy” President Trump Makes an Announcement, Aug. 22, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Donald TrumpFIFA World CupUS EconomyAmerican JobsSports RevenueEconomic Impact https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027425/governor-shapiro-says-tough-choices-necessary-for-budget-deal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027425_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027425_video_v4.mp4 Governor Shapiro Says ‘Tough Choices’ Necessary for Budget Deal Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro speaks on the 2025-2026 state budget on August 21, 2025. Source: Commonwealth Media Services 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 132 Josh ShapiroPennsylvaniaPennsylvania budgetBudget negotiationsState budgetFiscal policyEconomic developmentTax cutsPublic safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027426/gov-newsom-and-denmarks-minister-for-foreign-affairs-lars-lokke-rasmussen-on-partnership https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027426_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027426_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Newsom and Denmark’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Lars Løkke Rasmussen on Partnership California, Denmark to ink new partnership on climate, technology Courtesy of the Office of the Governor 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 290 Gavin NewsomLars Lkke RasmussenCaliforniaDenmarkclimate partnershiptechnology partnershipgreen energysustainabilityinnovationtrade agreements https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027427/gov-newsom-on-redistricting-very-proud-of-the-legislature-for-moving-quickly https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027427_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027427_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Newsom on Redistricting: “Very Proud of the Legislature for Moving Quickly” California, Denmark to ink new partnership on climate, technology Courtesy of the Office of the Governor 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 120 Gavin NewsomCaliforniaRedistrictingArnold SchwarzeneggerDonald TrumpUS PoliticsLegislatureSpecial ElectionNational GuardUS History https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027428/il-department-of-human-services-adverse-audit-draws-legislators-ire https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027428_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027428_video_v4.mp4 IL Department of Human Services’ adverse audit draws legislators’ ire A recent adverse audit of the Illinois Department of Human Services is the worst audit seen by cochairman of the Legislative Audit Commission. 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 153 IllinoisDepartment of Human ServicesAuditState GovernmentLegislative Audit CommissionChapin RoseCharlie Meier https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027429/trump-defunds-california-sex-ed-program-over-gender-ideology https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027429_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027429_video_v4.mp4 Trump Defunds California Sex Ed Program Over ‘Gender Ideology' (The Center Square) – The Trump administration terminated a federal grant that provided funding for sex education classes in California. The federal government terminated the Personal Responsibility Education Program, or PREP, after California refused to remove lessons on gender ideology as part of its program. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_baf5c97f-0cce-4bca-a245-ced881230242.html 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 398 Donald Trumpsex educationgender ideologygender identitytransgendersexual healthreproductive healthgender transitioninggender expressiongender affirming surgeryKeegan KernodleKenneth Schupp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027430/white-house-touts-dc-crackdown-no-timeline-on-national-guard-deployment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027430_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027430_video_v4.mp4 White House Touts D.C. Crackdown; No Timeline on National Guard Deployment (The Center Square) – More than a week after President Donald Trump declared “Liberation Day” in Washington, D.C., his administration is touting the operation as a success as more Republican governors commit National Guard troops. Attorney General Pam Bondi said that since the operation began on Aug. 11, law enforcement officials have made 465 arrests, adding that “nearly half” of the “arrests have occurred in the high-crime areas” of the district. The D.C. Police Union has calculated major decreases in crimes since “Liberation Day,” including 83% drops in carjackings, 46% decreases in robberies, 22% drops in violent crime, 21% decreases in car theft, and 6% drops in property crime. The group adds that there has been an 8% reduction in crime overall. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_46a7c8d9-b819-4342-afe4-b7006b5c6c1b.html 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 558 Donald TrumpWashington D.C.National Guardcrime reductionpolice unionDC CouncilcarjackingJustice systemyouth crimeMorgan SweeneySara Roderick-Fitch https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027431/backlash-continues-after-drag-queen-performance-at-sumner-bonney-lake-elementary-school https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027431_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027431_video_v4.mp4 Backlash Continues After Drag Queen Performance at Sumner Bonney-Lake Elementary School The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Cathy Hayden who's nephew's wife runs Hope Development, the organization that promoted the Sumner Bonney-Lake School District's recent Pride event at an elementary school 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 111 Sumner Bonney-LakeElementary SchoolPride eventDrag queenCathy HaydenHope DevelopmentCarleen JohnsonParentingLGBTQ community https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027432/bipartisan-effort-launches-to-reintroduce-pennsylvania-welfare-work-requirements https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027432_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027432_video_v4.mp4 Bipartisan Effort Launches to Reintroduce Pennsylvania Welfare Work Requirements (The Center Square) – Reinstating work requirements for some welfare recipients found support across the aisle on Wednesday. It’s a notable change after the partisan nature of the debate in recent years: Republicans have long wanted waivers from the mandate, which have been used on and off for the last 20 years, to expire amid fears about prolonged government dependency and fraud. Democrats see the option as economically justified absent a stronger safety net. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_4ab5a515-7f85-4d94-b24a-6d50e66e7fba.html 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 320 Pennsylvaniawork requirementswelfare benefitsgovernment dependencyThe Center Squarenews organizationEliana KerndoleCristen SmithClinton administrationsubscribestay up to date https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027433/trump-says-chicago-is-next-after-addressing-crime-in-dc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027433_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027433_video_v4.mp4 Trump says Chicago is next after addressing crime in D.C. President Donald Trump says Chicago is next on his list to focus on cleaning up crime. 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 97 Donald TrumpChicagoWashington D.C.CrimeJ.B. Pritzkeraddressing crime https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027434/president-trump-on-the-world-cup-this-will-drive-more-than-dollar30-billion-into-the-us-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027434_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027434_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on the World Cup: “This Will Drive More Than $30 Billion Into the US Economy” President Trump Visits The People's House Exhibit and Gaggles with the Press Source: The White House 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 Donald TrumpWorld CupFIFASports HistoryAmerican JobsUS Economy2026 World CupKennedy Center https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027435/president-trump-on-white-house-renovations-were-doing-it-with-the-money-that-i-give https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027435_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027435_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on White House Renovations: “We’re Doing It With the Money That I Give” President Trump Visits The People's House Exhibit and Gaggles with the Press Source: The White House 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 117 Donald TrumpWhite HouseWhite House renovationsExecutive Office BuildingPresident Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027436/president-trump-young-people-love-tiktok-if-we-can-keep-it-going-good https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027436_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027436_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: “Young People Love TikTok if We Can Keep It Going, Good” President Trump Visits The People's House Exhibit and Gaggles with the Press Source: The White House 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Donald TrumpTikToksecurity concernsamerican buyersgovernmenttiktok jack https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027437/president-trump-on-dc-a-chain-of-hell-he-called-it https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027437_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on D.C: “A Chain of Hell, He Called It” President Trump Visits The People's House Exhibit and Gaggles with the Press Source: The White House 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Donald TrumpWashington D.C.National GuardPolice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027438/president-trump-on-dc-there-have-been-no-murders-in-the-last-week https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027438_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027438_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on D.C: “There Have Been No Murders in the Last Week” President Trump Visits The People's House Exhibit and Gaggles with the Press Source: The White House 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Donald TrumpDCWashington D.C.crime ratemurder ratepolitical speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027439/illinois-taxpayers-just-learning-2023-spending-still-waiting-on-2024-report https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027439_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027439_video_v4.mp4 Illinois Taxpayers Just Learning 2023 Spending, Still Waiting on 2024 Report Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 IllinoisIllinois taxpayerstaxpayer moneyfiscal yearspending reportGreg BishopThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027440/illinois-record-budget-fueled-by-tax-hikes-despite-not-having-recent-audit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027440_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027440_video_v4.mp4 Illinois’ Record Budget Fueled by Tax Hikes Despite Not Having Recent Audit Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 IllinoisTax HikesGreg BishopRecord BudgetState AuditThe Center SquareGovernment SpendingState Spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027441/why-did-noah-purcell-respond-to-an-ethics-inquiry-aimed-at-washington-ag-brown https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027441_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027441_video_v4.mp4 Why Did Noah Purcell Respond to an Ethics Inquiry Aimed at Washington AG Brown? From Washington In Focus | Thursday August 22nd, 2025 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Noah PurcellWashington AG BrownEthics inquiryAttorney GeneralState Bar AssociationPerkins CoieEthics complaint https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027442/why-did-only-03percent-of-participants-report-receiving-the-earned-income-tax-credit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027442_video_v4.mp4 Why Did Only 0.3% of Participants Report Receiving the Earned Income Tax Credit? From California in Focus | Thursday August 21st, 2025 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 Earned Income Tax CreditEITCLMULoyola Marymount UniversityKaren BassMayor Karen BassLos AngelesWe Are Los AngelesWelfareCharity programsSurvey https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027443/how-does-the-mayors-fund-for-los-angeles-justify-the-allocation-of-resources https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027443_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027443_video_v4.mp4 How Does the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles Justify the Allocation of Resources? From California in Focus | Thursday August 21st, 2025 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Mayors Fund for Los AngelesRepublican PartyLos AngelesKaren Roseberryresource allocationpublic moneyAmerican citizenslegal aidearned incometax credit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027444/an-ethical-complaint-filed-against-washington-ag-brown https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027444_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027444_video_v4.mp4 An ethical complaint filed against Washington AG Brown From Washington In Focus | Thursday August 22nd, 2025 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Nick BrownWashington AGEthical ComplaintState Bar AssociationAmicus BriefNoah PurcellSolicitor General https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027445/illinois-releases-audit-for-770-day-old-spending-plan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027445_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027445_video_v4.mp4 Illinois releases audit for 770-day-old spending plan Greg Bishop shares reaction to the state of Illinois' fiscal year 2023 audit being released more than two years after the fiscal year concluded. Comptroller Susana Mendoza says future audits will be released quicker. Truth in Accounting's Sheila Weinberg reacts. 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 739 Illinois statefinancial auditstate governmentSusana Mendozataxpayer moneyfinancial statementsSheila WeinbergTruth in AccountingIllinois financesstate budgetpension costsfinancial reportslegislatorsIllinois budgetstate history https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027446/illinois-child-welfare-interns-debate-heats-up https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027446_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027446_video_v4.mp4 Illinois child welfare interns debate heats up Greg Bishop talks live with state Rep. Jed Davis about his continued concerns about the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services' use of interns. He says he's seeking legislative solutions but worries the issue could get buried heading into an election year. 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 992 IllinoisDCFSchild welfareinternJed Davischild abusefoster careIllinois DCFSlegislative solutionsIllinois familiesIllinois politicsGreg BishopState RepresentativeJB Pritzkerelections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027447/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-aug-21st-2025-part-2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027447_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027447_video_v4.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Aug. 21st, 2025 (Part 2) Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1142 J.B. PritzkerGovernorconstitutional amendmentindependent commissionlegislationIllinoisThe Center SquareSenate Bill 328economic growthjob creationgun violencecryptocurrency regulationsdigital assetsschool districtsstudent assessment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027448/president-trump-on-dc-everybodys-safe-now-everybody-feels-safe https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027448_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027448_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on D.C: “Everybody’s Safe Now Everybody Feels Safe” President Trump Joins Law Enforcement and Military Personnel in Washington, D.C. 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Donald TrumpWashington D.C.Law EnforcementMilitary PersonnelPark Rebuilding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027449/president-trump-on-dc-everybodys-safe-now-everybody-feels-safe https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027449_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027449_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on D.C: “Everybody’s Safe Now Everybody Feels Safe” President Trump Joins Law Enforcement and Military Personnel in Washington, D.C. 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Donald TrumpWashington D.C.Park upgradesLaw enforcementMilitary personnelPublic safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027450/supreme-court-to-weigh-in-on-title-ix-definition-debate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027450_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027450_video_v4.mp4 Supreme Court to Weigh In on Title IX Definition Debate From Education in Focus | Thursday August 21st, 2025 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Supreme CourtTitle IXEducationTrump administrationpublic schoolshigher education institutionsschool segregation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027451/president-trump-they-they-stole-dollar550-million-from-me https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027451_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027451_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: "They They Stole $550 Million From Me" President Trump Joins Law Enforcement and Military Personnel in Washington, D.C. 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Donald TrumpLaw EnforcementMilitary PersonnelWashington, D.C.fraudFake CaseOverturned https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027452/loudoun-county-could-lose-up-to-dollar46m-in-federal-funding-over-gender-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027452_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027452_video_v4.mp4 Loudoun County Could Lose up to $46M in Federal Funding Over Gender Policies From Education in Focus | Thursday August 21st, 2025 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Loudoun Countyfederal fundinggender policiespublic schoolsTrump administrationCraig Trainercivil rightstransgender students https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027453/mayor-karen-basss-charity-skips-working-americans-data-suggests https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027453_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027453_video_v4.mp4 Mayor Karen Bass’s Charity Skips Working Americans, Data Suggests (The Center Square) - Less than 1% of aid recipients from the official charity of the office of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass reported receiving the earned income tax credit, leading Republican leaders to wonder why so much of the charity’s aid is going towards non-working households. According to a report from Loyola Marymount University studying the impact of the mayor’s “We Are Los Angeles” eviction legal aid program, only 0.3% of surveyed aid recipients reported receiving the earned income tax credit for working households legally in the United States. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_b54ae01c-42ad-4d50-bac7-f6307625fa1f.html 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 419 Karen BassLos Angeles MayorMayor's Fund LAearned income tax creditpublic fundsprivate fundsThe Center Squareeviction legal aidfiscal yearHealth NetLA HealthcareKeegan KernodleKenneth Schrott https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027454/wa-ag-nick-brown-threatened-with-suspension-of-license-to-practice-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027454_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027454_video_v4.mp4 WA AG Nick Brown Threatened With Suspension of License To Practice Law (The Center Square) – Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown was threatened with an interim suspension of his license to practice law for failing to respond to allegations made in response to an exclusive story by The Center Square about the AGO’s amicus brief filed in support of Perkins Coie. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_9509c048-6932-421f-a28b-ba2a698c11ad.html 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 709 Nick BrownWashington StateAttorney GeneralPerkins Coieamicus briefState Bar Associationethics complaintlegal implicationsinvestigationslaw firmTJ Martinelllawsuitfederal courtPete SerranoDepartment of Justice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027455/nc-judge-to-decide-if-detransitioners-malpractice-suit-can-proceed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027455_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027455_video_v4.mp4 NC Judge To Decide if Detransitioner’s Malpractice Suit Can Proceed The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Senior Legal Advisor of Independent Women's Law Center Beth Parlato 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 169 Beth ParlatoCarleen Johnsondetransitionermalpractice suitnorth carolinagender transitionlegal advisorjudgescourt decision https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027456/illinois-fy23-financial-audit-released-amid-criticism-of-tardy-reports https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027456_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027456_video_v4.mp4 Illinois’ FY23 financial audit released amid criticism of tardy reports Illinois taxpayers can now look at how the state spent their money in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2023, but are still waiting for the report for the fiscal year that ended over a year ago. 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 276 IllinoisSusana MendozaIllinois State Fairfinancial auditfiscal yearfinancial reportsstate governmentstate audit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027457/independent-commission-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027457_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027457_video_v4.mp4 Independent Commission in Illinois From Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday August 21st, 2025 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 IllinoisJB PritzkerIndependent CommissionConstitutional AmendmentBallot 2026Illinois PoliticsVotersElections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027458/raleigh-city-council-discusses-potential-refund-on-city-projects https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027458_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027458_video_v4.mp4 Raleigh City Council Discusses Potential Refund on City Projects The Raleigh City council discusses a their options which includes a potential refund to property owners, on City Projects. August 19, 2025 Source: Courtesy of the City of Raleigh 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 235 RaleighRaleigh City CouncilCity ProjectsProperty OwnersRefundsPublic HearingsCapital Improvement ProjectsAssessment Roll https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027459/california-lawmakers-debate-redistricting-ahead-of-vote https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027459_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027459_video_v4.mp4 California Lawmakers Debate Redistricting Ahead of Vote California Assembly Floor Session, Thursday, August 21, 2025 Courtesy of California State Assembly 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 338 Redistricting DebateCalifornia AssemblyCalifornia politicsDemocratic PartyRepublican Partypartisan mapsCalifornialawmakerredistrictingACA 8José SolacheJoe PattersonCalifornia State Assembly https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027460/vp-vance-touts-reduction-in-dc-crime-during-visit-to-georgia https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027460_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027460_video_v4.mp4 VP Vance Touts Reduction in D.C. Crime During Visit to Georgia Vice President Vance speaks in Peachtree City, Georgia on August 21, 2025, addressing crime in cities and touting crime reductions in D.C. Source: The White House 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 JD Vancepublic safetycrime reductionWashington D.C.Donald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027461/virginia-schools-keep-gender-policy-despite-title-ix-violation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027461_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027461_video_v4.mp4 Virginia Schools Keep Gender Policy, Despite Title IX Violation (The Center Square) — Virginia Public Schools in Loudoun County voted this week to keep their gender policy, allowing transgender students to use facilities, despite the U.S. Department of Education finding the policy violates Title IX. According to the federal law, sex-separated spaces are required on federally funded school campuses, but with Loudoun County rejecting this compliance, almost $46 million in federal funds may be cut. In July, the Education Department found five Northern Virginia schools in violation of Title IX over policies that allowed transgender students to access bathrooms and locker rooms. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/virginia/article_73e64413-197b-4ec1-828c-cf8a360c17ed.html 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 618 gender policiesTitle IXtransgender studentsUS Department of Educationsex discriminationNorthern VirginiaSupreme CourtEducation systemCivil Rights LawThe Center Squarenewsnews updatessubscribeVirginia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027462/cheboygan-county-michigan-airport-requests-funds-for-critical-repairs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027462_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027462_video_v4.mp4 Cheboygan County Michigan Airport Requests Funds for Critical Repairs Cheboygan County Michigan airport requests funds for critical repairs from the Michigan House during the Appropriations - Labor and Economic Opportunity meeting. August 19, 2025 Source: Michigan House TV 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 117 MichiganCheboygan CountyAirportMichigan HouseMichigan House of RepresentativesAppropriationsLaborEconomic OpportunityRepairs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027463/king-county-metro-sees-staff-levels-improve-still-over-300-away-from-pre-covid-levels https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027463_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027463_video_v4.mp4 King County Metro Sees Staff-Levels Improve, Still Over 300 Away From Pre-Covid Levels Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee Source: KingCountyTV 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 155 King County MetroMichelle AllisonStaffing LevelsPublic TransitHiringMetro TrainingCOVID-19 pandemicTransportationEconomyEnvironment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027464/pritzker-fair-maps-in-illinois-would-be-disarming-to-democrats https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027464_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027464_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker: Fair Maps in Illinois would be 'disarming' to Democrats Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Democrats would be “disarming” if they agreed to fair maps state by state. 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 84 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisFair MapsDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyPolitical MapsElectionsIndependent CommissionReferendum AmendmentGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027465/michigan-rep-bierlin-r-requests-dollar750000-investment-in-public-safety-facility https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027465_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027465_video_v4.mp4 Michigan Rep. Bierlin (R) Requests $750,000 Investment in Public Safety Facility Michigan REP. Matthew Bierlin (R) requests $750,000 Investment in Public Safety Facility. August 19, 2025 Source: Michigan House TV 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 88 Matthew BierlinMichiganPublic SafetyGovernmentInvestmentTittabawassee TownshipMichigan House TVPublic Safety FacilityFunding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027466/how-anonymous-are-digital-wallets-really https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027466_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027466_video_v4.mp4 How anonymous are digital wallets, really? From Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday August 21st, 2025 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 digital walletdigital currencyblockchainIP addressFederal Bureau of Investigationanonymity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027467/illinois-gov-pritzker-signs-digital-asset-kiosk-act-to-combat-crypto-scams https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027467_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027467_video_v4.mp4 Illinois Gov. Pritzker Signs Digital Asset Kiosk Act to Combat Crypto Scams From Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday August 21st, 2025 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 J. B. PritzkerDigital Asset Kiosk ActIllinoisCryptocurrencyCrypto ScamsMoney LaunderingHuman TraffickingDrug TradeIllicit Trade https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027468/pritzker-acts-upon-269-bills-in-one-day-vetoes-2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027468_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027468_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker acts upon 269 bills in one day, vetoes 2 Greg Bishop reviews just some of the 271 bills Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker acted upon in the last week, including measures impacting the courts, schools, digital currency regulation and more. Of all that, the governor vetoed two of them setting up possible action during veto session scheduled in October. 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 805 JB PritzkerIllinoisIllinois legislationIllinois governorState Legislationdigital currencycryptocurrency regulationGreg BishopSenate Bill 246Senate Bill 1797House Bill 1316State of IllinoisIllinois legislaturecryptocurrencydigital asset kiosk https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027469/pritzker-reacts-to-push-for-non-partisan-map-making-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027469_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027469_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker reacts to push for non-partisan map making in Illinois Greg Bishop shares some of the back-and-forth over gerrymandering with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker responding to a push by former Obama cabinet officials urging for an amendment to the Illinois Constitution for a non-partisan commission to draw congressional and legislative maps, instead of politicians drawing the boundaries. 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 357 Redistricting BattleIllinoisGerrymanderingGov. JB PritzkerGreg BishopThe Center Squareindependent commissionvoter selectionmap drawingelection ballotRay LaHoodBill DaleyIllinois in Focus Daily https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027470/field-to-fill-durbins-us-senate-seat-includes-illinois-congressmen-former-gop-chair-others https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027470_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027470_video_v4.mp4 Field to fill Durbin's US Senate seat includes Illinois congressmen, former GOP chair, others Greg Bishop shares comments from Democrats and Republicans vying for their party's nomination for U.S. Senate, and what they see as the crucial issues will turn out voters to the primary polls. 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 720 Illinois SenateDick DurbinRaja KrishnamoorthiCongresswoman Robin KellyIllinois PoliticsNovember BallotMarch primaryDonald TrumpIllinoisUS SenateRobin KellyJB PritzkerDon TracyGreg BishopIllinois elections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027471/how-does-political-policies-impact-inflation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027471_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027471_video_v4.mp4 How Does Political Policies Impact Inflation? From Everyday Economics episode, "What’s the Significance of the Economic Summit in Jackson Hole?" 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 inflationpolitical policieslabor supplyeconomic summitjackson holeprice pressures https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027472/what-are-betting-markets-indicating-about-a-september-rate-cut https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027472_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027472_video_v4.mp4 What Are Betting Markets Indicating About a September Rate Cut? From Everyday Economics episode, "What’s the Significance of the Economic Summit in Jackson Hole?" 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Rate CutSeptember Rate CutBetting MarketsEconomic SummitJackson HoleEconomics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027473/illinois-in-focus-daily-or-thursday-aug-21st-2025-part-1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027473_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027473_video_v4.mp4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Aug. 21st, 2025 (Part 1) Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 837 IllinoisJB PritzkerState FairU.S. Senateprimary electionJulianna StrattonRaja KrishnamoorthiRobin KellyIllinois SenateUS SenateJ.B. PritzkerJuliana StrattonRepublican PartyDon TracyMarch primary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027474/fair-controversy-washington-36th-best-state-to-live-in-and-seattle-tourism-trouble-or-weekly-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027474_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027474_video_v4.mp4 Fair Controversy, Washington 36th Best State to Live In, & Seattle Tourism Trouble | Weekly Recap Seattle faces a 27% drop in international visitors this year, leaving sales tax revenue nearly flat despite a looming $143 million budget deficit. Meanwhile, controversy surrounds the Washington State Fair, where the Pierce County Republican Party was denied its usual booth space, sparking debate over political access at one of the state’s biggest events. And in a new WalletHub report, Washington ranked just 36th among best states to live in, falling behind neighboring Idaho at #2, raising questions about affordability, infrastructure, and quality of life in the Evergreen State. 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2201 SeattleWashington StateState FairTourismAffordabilityHousing CostsWalletHubIdahoPolitical FactorsRepublican PartyInternational TourismCost of LivingQuality of LifeCrime RatesHomelessness https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027475/california-state-university-los-angeles-provides-students-a-form-detailing-ice-encounters https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027475_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027475_video_v4.mp4 California State University, Los Angeles, Provides Students a Form Detailing ICE Encounters From Education in Focus | Wednesday August 20th, 2025 2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 California State UniversityLos AngelesICEimmigrationformincident reportStudent rightsCampus Safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027476/la-unified-school-district-protects-students-by-restricting-ice-near-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027476_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027476_video_v4.mp4 LA Unified School District Protects Students by Restricting ICE Near Schools From Education in Focus | Wednesday August 20th, 2025 2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Los Angeles Unified School DistrictAlberto CarvalhoICEimmigrationstudent protection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027477/senate-bill-requiring-ice-to-notify-california-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027477_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027477_video_v4.mp4 Senate Bill Requiring ICE To Notify California Schools SB 98 Requiring ICE To Notify California Schools 2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Senate Bill 98Sasha Renee PerezCalifornia SchoolsImmigration EnforcementICELos Angeles Unified School District https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027478/washington-governor-responds-to-us-ag-bondis-letter-on-sanctuary-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027478_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027478_video_v4.mp4 Washington Governor Responds to U.S. AG Bondi’s Letter on Sanctuary Policies Governor Bob Ferguson Press Conference Source: TVW 2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 198 Bob FergusonPam BondiSanctuary PoliciesUS Attorney GeneralFederal Criminal LawCriminal ProsecutionWashington StateState GovernmentPolitical News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027479/california-schools-protect-students-from-ice-agents https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027479_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027479_video_v4.mp4 California Schools Protect Students From ICE Agents (The Center Square) — California schools are providing resources for students if immigration officials visit their campus. As students get ready to go back to school, Southern California schools are taking proactive measures to protect students from federal immigration agents on campus. After federal agents detained a 15-year-old boy outside his Los Angeles high school last week, many families are fearful of immigration raids within schools. Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, said there should be restrictions on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement near schools so that students can focus on their education. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_9b881232-bcbf-4aeb-b7f0-7467017ca414.html 2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 674 Immigration EnforcementFederal ImmigrationStudent ProtectionStudent SafetyCaliforniaLos AngelesLAUSDKnow Your Rightseducationundocumented communitystudent supportschool districtsstudent opportunitiesICE agreementCalifornia bill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027480/are-consumers-hesitating https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027480_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027480_video_v4.mp4 Are Consumers Hesitating? From Everyday Economics episode, "Housing Market and Fed Policy in Focus in the Week Ahead" 2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 housing marketlabor marketeconomic uncertaintyconsumer confidencehome salesmortgage ratesfederal reservefed policymarket slowdownincome prospects https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027481/will-increases-in-the-producer-price-index-impact-consumers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027481_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027481_video_v4.mp4 Will Increases in the Producer Price Index Impact Consumers? From Everyday Economics episode, "Housing Market and Fed Policy in Focus in the Week Ahead" 2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 72 Producer Price IndexConsumer Price IndexFederal ReserveHousing MarketEconomic policyConsumer spendingIncome distribution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027482/industry-advocates-say-more-regulation-drives-insurance-rates-up https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027482_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027482_video_v4.mp4 Industry advocates Say more regulation drives insurance rates up 2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 87 insurance ratesIllinoisproperty insuranceNat ShapoRobert GordonLynne McChristianLaura Fineclimate changebuilding inflationinsurance losses https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027483/why-are-pennsylvania-dems-against-raising-transit-fares https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027483_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027483_video_v4.mp4 Why Are Pennsylvania Dems Against Raising Transit Fares? From Pennsylvania in Focus episode, "Pennsylvania Public Transit Funding and the Road Not Yet Taken" 2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Pennsylvaniademocratspublic transittransit fareslower incomepublic transportationRepublicanstransit funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027484/las-vegas-city-council-votes-to-ratify-rosa-cortez-as-deputy-city-manager https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027484_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027484_video_v4.mp4 Las Vegas City Council Votes To Ratify Rosa Cortez as Deputy City Manager Las Vegas City Council meeting for August 20, 2025 Courtesy of the City of Las Vegas 2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 121 Las VegasLas Vegas City CouncilRosa Cortezdeputy city managerOlivia Díazcity council meetinggovernmentcity governmentNevada https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027485/are-tariff-impacts-showing-up-in-economic-data https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027485_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027485_video_v4.mp4 Are Tariff Impacts Showing Up in Economic Data? From America's Talking episode, "Inflation Holds Steady Amid Trade War Threats" 2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 18 tariffseconomic datatrade warinflationDonald TrumpAmerica's Talkingeconomic impactJuly dataAugust tariffs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027486/madison-wisconsin-transportation-commission-discusses-financial-audit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027486_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027486_video_v4.mp4 Madison Wisconsin Transportation Commission Discusses Financial Audit The City of Madison Wisconsin Transportation Commission Gets a 'Clean' Financial Statement After Rigorous Testing Source: Madison City Council 2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 93 Madison WisconsinFinancial AuditTransportation CommissionFinancial StatementsClean OpinionManagement DiscussionWayne BlockAnnual Reconciliation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027487/why-are-president-trump-and-fed-chair-powell-at-odds https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027487_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027487_video_v4.mp4 Why Are President Trump and Fed Chair Powell at Odds? From America's Talking episode, "Inflation Holds Steady Amid Trade War Threats" 2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Donald TrumpJerome Powellinterest ratesFederal Reservetrade wartariffseconomic policyeconomic impacts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027488/is-the-us-economy-headed-for-stagflation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027488_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027488_video_v4.mp4 Is the U.S. Economy Headed for Stagflation? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss stagflation on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 478 StagflationInflationEconomic GrowthOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFederal ReserveGross Domestic Productunemployment ratelabor forceSupply and Demandeconomic stagnationfiscal policycore inflationlabor supplyhousing deregulation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027489/were-told-we-dont-have-the-money-ca-republican-on-funding-cuts-vs-dollar200m-redistricting-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027489_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027489_video_v4.mp4 ‘We’re Told We Don’t Have the Money’ CA Republican on Funding Cuts vs. $200M Redistricting Bill California Senate Appropriations Committee Courtesy of California State Senate 2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 111 Kelly SeyartoCaliforniafunding cutsredistrictingCalifornia State SenatelegislativeRepublican https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027490/spokane-county-permitting-to-rise https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027490_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027490_video_v4.mp4 Spokane County Permitting to Rise From Washington In Focus | Tuesday August 19th, 2025 2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Spokane CountyPermittingPermitting CostsHomeownersDevelopersWashington StateReal Estate DevelopmentCost Increase https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027491/how-would-a-jump-from-dollar140-to-dollar2000-affect-local-developers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027491_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027491_video_v4.mp4 How Would a Jump From $140 to $2,000 Affect Local Developers? From Washington In Focus | Tuesday August 19th, 2025 2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 floodplain permitsspokane countydeveloper costsreal estatefee increase https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027492/vp-vance-on-dc-maybe-some-other-communities-in-other-cities-will-follow-suit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027492_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027492_video_v4.mp4 VP Vance on D.C: “Maybe Some Other Communities in Other Cities Will Follow Suit” Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visit soldiers at Union Station. 8/20/25 2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 JD VancePete HegsethWashington D.C.law enforcementNational GuardAmerican citiescrimeTrump administrationUnion Station https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027493/wa-governor-vows-we-will-defeat-them-after-bondi-threatens-criminal-charges https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027493_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027493_video_v4.mp4 WA Governor Vows ‘We Will Defeat Them’ After Bondi Threatens Criminal Charges (The Center Square) – Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is defending the state’s noncitizen workers' protections law despite U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s threats of criminal charges against him if the state does not comply with federal immigration law. On Aug. 13, Ferguson and Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell received letters from Bondi identifying the state and city as jurisdictions that engage in sanctuary policies that thwart federal immigration enforcement. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_87271929-0417-46eb-a3d6-7ca1688ee695.html 2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 586 WashingtonBob FergusonPam Bondisanctuary policiesimmigrantfederal governmentstate lawfederal fundingundocumented immigrantscriminal justiceillegal immigrantDepartment of JusticeBruce HarrellWashington working act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027494/vp-vance-on-dc-weve-seen-a-35percent-reduction-in-violent-crime https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027494_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027494_video_v4.mp4 VP Vance on D.C: “We’ve Seen a 35% Reduction in Violent Crime” Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visit soldiers at Union Station. Source: Department of Defense 2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 171 JD VancePete HegsethWashington DCviolent crimecrime reductionNational GuardUnion Stationlaw enforcementStephen Miller https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027495/stephen-miller-were-not-gonna-let-the-communists-destroy-a-great-american-city https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027495_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027495_video_v4.mp4 Stephen Miller: “We’re Not Gonna Let the Communists Destroy a Great American City” Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visit soldiers at Union Station. 8/20/25 White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller 2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 17 Stephen MillerJD VancePete HegsethCommunistsAmerican CityPolitical ProtestPolitical Demonstrators https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027496/vp-vance-on-union-station-in-dc-weve-made-it-a-place-where-people-can-walk-around-safely https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027496_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027496_video_v4.mp4 VP Vance on Union Station in D.C: “We’ve Made It a Place Where People Can Walk Around Safely” Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visit soldiers at Union Station. 8/20/25 2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 JD VancePete HegsethUnion StationWashington D.C.Public SafetyLaw and Order https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027497/stephen-miller-on-people-protesting-the-national-guard-in-dc-those-crazy-communists https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027497_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027497_video_v4.mp4 Stephen Miller on People Protesting the National Guard in D.C: “Those Crazy Communists” Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visit soldiers at Union Station. 8/20/25 White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller 2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Stephen MillerJD VancePete HegsethNational GuardWashington D.C.ProtestsCommunistsUnion StationPolitical SpeechGovernment Officials https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027498/wisconsin-gov-tony-evers-d-celebrates-groundbreaking-on-affordable-housing-in-the-triangle https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027498_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027498_video_v4.mp4 Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) Celebrates Groundbreaking on Affordable Housing in the Triangle Wisconsin Gov. Evers (D) Celebrates Groundbreaking on Affordable Housing in the Triangle. August 13, 2025 2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 139 Tony EversWisconsinAffordable HousingGroundbreakingHousing Tax CreditsWhedaHousing Development https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027499/press-sec-leavitt-i-dont-think-its-a-coincidence-that-hamas-accepted-this-proposal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027499_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027499_video_v4.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "I Don’t Think It’s a Coincidence That Hamas Accepted This Proposal" Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Aug. 19, 2025 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Karoline LeavittHamasproposalPresident of the United StatesTruth Socialconflictgovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027500/spokane-county-considers-hiking-certain-construction-fees-by-more-than-1500percent https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027500_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027500_video_v4.mp4 Spokane County Considers Hiking Certain Construction Fees by More Than 1,500% (The Center Square) – Building in Spokane County could become much more expensive soon, as local officials consider hiking several permitting fees for the first time in years, some by more than 1,500%. Spokane County Public Works charges a variety of fees to cover its costs, but many of those have sat stagnant for over a decade. While neglected for years, the Board of County Commissioners has a more than $20 million deficit to balance ahead of 2026, and adjusting these fees could help close that delta. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_e11e3b8c-a4ea-4ba6-8427-a4da5b735f96.html 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 982 Spokane CountyPermitting costsDevelopment feesFee increasesCounty commissionersBudget deficitHomeownersDevelopersAffordable housingPublic worksSewer feesLocal governmentWashington stateUtility rate increaseBuilding subdivisions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027501/press-sec-leavitt-were-not-going-to-continue-writing-blank-checks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027501_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027501_video_v4.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "We’re Not Going to Continue Writing Blank Checks" Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Aug. 19, 2025 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Karoline LeavittPress SecretaryWhite HouseNATOUkraineForeign AidMilitary SpendingAmerican Taxpayer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027502/wa-governor-rejects-trump-admins-demand-to-end-sanctuary-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027502_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027502_video_v4.mp4 WA Governor Rejects Trump Admin’s Demand to End Sanctuary Policies Governor Bob Ferguson Press Conference 8/19/25 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 237 Bob FergusonWashington StateSanctuary PoliciesDonald TrumpPam BondiImmigration Enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027503/pritzker-says-trump-has-no-right-to-send-guard-suggests-ending-nuclear-ban-or-weekly-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027503_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027503_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker Says Trump Has No Right to Send Guard; Suggests Ending Nuclear Ban | Weekly Recap President Donald Trump criticizes Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker as “incompetent,” says he may send the National Guard into Chicago, and pledges to reverse the state’s end of cash bail. Meanwhile, after an Illinois state senator filed legislation to streamline permits for nuclear energy projects, Gov. Pritzker suggested ending the state’s moratorium on new large-scale nuclear plants and more on a recap of last news from last week 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1112 Donald TrumpJ.B. PritzkerNational GuardIllinoisno-cash bailurban crimepublic safetynuclear energyrenewable energyNikki BudzinskielectionsHakeem Jeffriesjob creationaffordable economyredistricting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027504/whats-the-significance-of-the-economic-summit-in-jackson-hole https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027504_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027504_video_v4.mp4 What’s the Significance of the Economic Summit in Jackson Hole? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as the economic summit in Jackson Hole, WY on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 578 economic summitJackson HoleJerome PowellFederal Reserveinflationinterest rateslabor marketFederal Funds RateRate cut25 BPSFutures Contracts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027505/san-francisco-unified-school-district-faces-payroll-crisis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027505_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027505_video_v4.mp4 San Francisco Unified School District Faces Payroll Crisis (The Center Square) — The San Francisco Unified School District faces issues with its payroll system, as some educators aren’t getting paid. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_97c6e610-44b8-4dda-a30f-9243e134699b.html 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 San FranciscoSchool DistrictPayroll issuesTeacher payFinancial crisisEducatorsUnpaid teachersMargaret KothmannSchool closuresEducation news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027506/arizona-health-care-cost-containment-system-deputy-director-they-could-potentially-lose-medicaid https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027506_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027506_video_v4.mp4 Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System Deputy Director: “They Could Potentially Lose Medicaid” Arizona State's Medicaid (AHCCCS) Deputy Director, Marcus Johnson testifies to the Arizona state senate on issues being faced 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 114 arizonamedicaidAHCCCSmarcus johnsonsober livinghealth carehealth insurancehealth policyfraudinsurance marketplacemarketplace plansloss of medicaidfederal governmenthealth https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027507/raleigh-city-council-plans-to-make-raleigh-more-walkable https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027507_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027507_video_v4.mp4 Raleigh City Council Plans to Make Raleigh More Walkable The Raleigh City Council meets to discus budget and plans to increase the walkability and sidewalk infrastructure of Raleigh, North Carolina. 8/19/2025 Courtesy: City of Raleigh 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 178 Raleigh City Councilwalkabilitysidewalk infrastructurebudget processcapital reservesactive transportationNorth Carolina https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027508/press-sec-leavitt-trumps-efforts-to-make-dc-safe-again-are-working https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027508_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027508_video_v4.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “Trump’s Efforts to Make D.C. Safe Again Are Working” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Aug. 19, 2025 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 121 Karoline LeavittDonald TrumpWashington D.C.crime reductionarrestsillegal alienMS-13 gangdrug possessionfederal law enforcementviolent crimefelony assaultparole violationhomeless encampments https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027509/georgias-general-assembly-discusses-eliminating-income-tax https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027509_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027509_video_v4.mp4 Georgia's General Assembly Discusses Eliminating Income Tax Georgia's General Assembly meets to discus eliminating income tax. 8/19/2025 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 251 GeorgiaGeneral Assemblyincome taxtax eliminationTax PolicyGeorgia Politicsstate governmenttaxation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027510/press-sec-leavitt-how-we-can-ensure-a-lasting-peace https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027510_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027510_video_v4.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "How We Can Ensure a Lasting Peace" Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Aug. 19, 2025 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Karoline LeavittPress SecretaryWhite HousePeace TalksEuropean LeadersNATOJoe BidenConflict ResolutionPolitical BriefingInternational Relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027511/press-sec-leavitt-keeping-the-president-apprised-of-conflicts-that-are-bubbling-up https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027511_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027511_video_v4.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "Keeping the President Apprised of Conflicts That Are Bubbling Up" Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Aug. 19, 2025 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Karoline LeavittPress SecretaryWhite HouseRussia-UkraineIsrael-GazaState DepartmentMarco RubioGlobal conflicts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027512/press-sec-leavitt-in-the-past-2-weeks-weve-probably-had-more-progress-in-ending-this-war https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027512_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027512_video_v4.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "In the Past 2 Weeks, We’ve Probably Had More Progress in Ending This War" Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Aug. 19, 2025 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 16 Karoline LeavittAlexander StubbFinlandRussiaWar ProgressPress Secretary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027513/press-sec-leavitt-were-not-going-to-continue-writing-blank-checks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027513_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027513_video_v4.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “We’re Not Going to Continue Writing Blank Checks” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Aug. 19, 2025 Discusses taxpayer money funding the Ukraine war 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 68 Karoline LeavittPress SecretaryUkraine WarTaxpayer MoneyForeign WarsWeapons SalesUkraine ArmyNATOUS Purchases https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027514/judge-rules-against-sportsmens-alliance-group-seeks-supreme-court-review https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027514_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027514_video_v4.mp4 Judge Rules Against Sportsmen’s Alliance; Group Seeks Supreme Court Review Todd Adkins, senior vice president at the Sportsmen’s Alliance, discusses their ongoing legal battle with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A Thurston County judge recently ruled against the group in its Public Records Act lawsuit, and the Alliance is now asking the Washington Supreme Court to review its appeal of the decision. 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 186 Sportsmens AllianceWashingtonLawsuitPublic Records ActTodd AdkinsDepartment of Fish and WildlifeWashington Supreme CourtGovernment Transparency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027515/president-trump-on-ukraine-not-having-elections-i-wonder-what-the-fake-news-says-then https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027515_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027515_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on Ukraine Not Having Elections: “I Wonder What the Fake News Says Then” President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the President of Ukraine 8/18/25 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Donald TrumpVolodymyr ZelenskyUkraineUkraine ElectionsUkraine WarBilateral MeetingPeaceParliament https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027516/governor-landry-louisiana-goes-from-31st-to-18th-in-economic-outlook-in-past-36-months https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027516_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027516_video_v4.mp4 Governor Landry: Louisiana Goes From 31st to 18th in Economic Outlook in Past 36 Months An address by Governor Jeff Landry (R) on the recent economic boosts in Louisiana. 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 251 Jeff LandryLouisianaeconomic outlookjob opportunitiescost of livingtax reformstate rankingsbusiness facilitiesstate governmenteconomic development https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027530/putin-the-us-and-russian-investment-and-business-cooperation-has-tremendous-potential https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027530_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027530_video_v4.mp4 Putin: "The U.S. And Russian Investment and Business Cooperation Has Tremendous Potential" President Trump Participates in a Press Conference with the President of the Russian Federation 2025-08-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Vladimir PutinDonald TrumpU.S. and Russian Relationsinternational tradejoint workspace explorationArctic cooperation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027531/why-did-the-governors-exemption-apply-only-to-the-city-of-los-angeles https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027531_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027531_video_v4.mp4 Why did the governor’s exemption apply only to the City of Los Angeles? From California in Focus | Friday August 15th, 2025 2025-08-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 CaliforniaLos AngelesGavin NewsomHousing ExemptionLow Income HousingHousing PolicyEaton FireLA CountyAltadena https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027532/city-of-mesa-affordable-housing-plan-expected-to-have-minimal-traffic-impact https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027532_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027532_video_v4.mp4 City of Mesa: Affordable Housing Plan Expected to Have Minimal Traffic Impact Developer tells City of Mesa leaders: 1/3–1/2 of units will be 50% AMI (Area Median Income), rest 60% AMI; pursuing 4% LIHTC after zoning; new traffic study shows only 86 extra daily trips — about one car every 20 minutes. 2025-08-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 109 City of Mesaaffordable housingtraffic studyArea Median IncomeLIHTC fundingzoninghousing planurban developmentMesa Arizonanew housing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027533/president-putin-on-ukraine-we-see-the-strife-of-the-administration-and-president-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027533_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027533_video_v4.mp4 President Putin on Ukraine: "We See the Strife of the Administration and President Trump" President Trump Participates in a Press Conference with the President of the Russian Federation 2025-08-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Donald TrumpVladimir PutinUkraineUkrainian conflictForeign policyInternational relationsTrump administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027534/phoenix-school-board-member-shut-down-for-praying https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027534_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027534_video_v4.mp4 Phoenix School Board Member Shut Down for Praying (The Center Square) — During a Phoenix school board meeting, member Jeremiah Cota was quickly shut down for saying the Lord’s Prayer, rather than an Indigenous land acknowledgement. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/arizona/article_7e7113e1-15c2-425b-8ef9-2860ad6b4b54.html 2025-08-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 PhoenixSchool BoardJeremiah CotaLord's PrayerIndigenous Land AcknowledgementPrayerReligionFirst AmendmentPhoenix Union https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027535/nevada-superintendent-says-ice-wont-enter-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027535_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027535_video_v4.mp4 Nevada Superintendent Says Ice Won’t Enter Schools (The Center Square) — The superintendent of the nation's fifth-biggest school district said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agreed to not conduct raids or arrests in schools in Las Vegas or the county surrounding it. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/nevada/article_329e613d-33b3-46a8-8efc-088f7aeccef1.html 2025-08-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 NevadaSuperintendentICELas VegasSchool DistrictSchoolStudent https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027536/illinois-files-brief-in-gun-ban-challenge-dems-rally-at-state-fair-or-weekly-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027536_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027536_video_v4.mp4 Illinois Files Brief in Gun Ban Challenge; Dems Rally at State Fair | Weekly Recap This week Greg Bishop talks with gun rights advocate Todd Vandermyde about the state’s latest filing defending Illinois’ gun ban in federal appeals court, and shares comments from a small business owner facing a $1,000 monthly utility increase alongside calls from the Illinois Freedom Caucus for lawmakers to return to address rising energy costs and more 2025-08-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 3421 Illinoisgun controlenergy pricesJB PritzkerIllinois politicsfirearm banTodd Vandermydeenergy costsIllinois State FairDemocratic Partygerrymanderingnuclear energysmall businessAR-15Court of Appeals https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1027540/illinois-democrats-blast-trump-republicans-at-state-fair https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1027540_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1027540_video_v4.mp4 Illinois Democrats Blast Trump, Republicans at State Fair (The Center Square) − Illinois Democrats say their party will win across the United States in 2026, with the Land of Lincoln serving as the blueprint. Gov. J.B. Pritzker spoke at the Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association brunch Wednesday morning before hosting Governor’s Day on the Lawn at the Illinois State Fair in the afternoon. Pritzker said Democrats will win in 2026, and the rest of the country will live out what Illinois is experiencing. “And what I’ll say to those who are wondering what’s next for the Democratic Party is this: She’s alive and well and stronger than ever, living right here in the great state of Illinois,” Pritzker said. 2025-08-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinois State FairDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyJB PritzkerDonald TrumpIllinois DemocratsIllinois electionsGubernatorial raceIllinois PoliticsGerrymanderingState fairpolitical rhetoricRedistrictingenergy pricescorruption laws https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057027/republican-illinois-attorney-general-candidate-profile-joe-cervantez https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057027_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057027_video_v4.mp4 Republican Illinois Attorney General Candidate Profile: Joe Cervantez Greg Bishop shares a conversation with Joe Cervantez, a veteran, attorney and former elected official, who is vying for the Republican nomination for Illinois Attorney General. 2025-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 840 IllinoiselectionJoe CervantezKwame RaoulIllinois Attorney GeneralPublic safetyRepublican candidateGreg BishopCenter SquareAttorney GeneralPolitical partyStatewide officePritzkerre-electionpolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057028/pritzker-to-sue-immediately-if-trump-sends-guard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057028_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker To Sue ‘Immediately’ if Trump Sends Guard Greg Bishop delivers the latest comments from Gov. J.B. Pritzker who says the state of Illinois will immediately sue the Trump administration if they use the National Guard, which is speculated to happen as early as this weekend along with increased immigration enforcement. 2025-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 616 Illinois in FocusDonald TrumpJ.B. PritzkerNational GuardChicagoimmigration raidsImmigration enforcementPublic SafetyThe Center Squarenews segmentdaily newsnewsMartin MclaughlinMexican heritage https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057029/illinois-in-focus-pritzker-to-sue-immediately-if-trump-sends-guard-gop-ag-candidate-profile-pt-2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057029_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057029_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Pritzker to sue ‘immediately’ if Trump sends guard; GOP AG candidate profile Pt 2 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Sept. 5th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 638 Joe CervantezIllinois attorney generalelectionGreg Bishopprotecting the publicpublic safetyIllinois politicsRepublican candidatestatewide officeIllinois in FocusCenter Squarenews segmentnews outlet https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057030/illinois-in-focus-pritzker-to-sue-immediately-if-trump-sends-guard-gop-ag-candidate-profile-pt-1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057030_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057030_video_v3_converted.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Pritzker to sue ‘immediately’ if Trump sends guard; GOP AG candidate profile Pt 1 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Sept. 5th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1068 IllinoisGreg BishopJB PritzkerDonald TrumpNational GuardJ.B. PritzkerChicagoAttorney GeneralRepublican partyICE EnforcementPublic SafetyState Legislatureimmigration lawslegal backgroundKwame Raoul https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057031/sec-kennedy-to-sen-warren-i-know-youve-taken-dollar855000-from-pharmaceutical-companies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057031_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057031_video_v4.mp4 Sec. Kennedy to Sen. Warren: “I Know You’ve Taken $855,000 From Pharmaceutical Companies” Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies to Senate Finance Committee Source: US Senate Finance Committee 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 101 Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Elizabeth WarrenSenate Finance Committeepharmaceutical companiesCovid vaccineSenate hearinghealthcare policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057032/sec-rubio-on-terrorist-designation-we-can-now-go-after-them https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057032_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057032_video_v4.mp4 Sec. Rubio on Terrorist Designation: “We Can Now Go After Them” Secretary Rubio joint press availability with Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Sommerfeld Source: Department of State 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Marco RubioTerrorist designationIntelligence sharingForeign policyCounterterrorismLethal operationsTerrorist financing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057033/sec-rubio-maduro-is-indicted-by-a-grand-jury-in-the-southern-district-of-new-york https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057033_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057033_video_v4.mp4 Sec. Rubio: “Maduro Is Indicted by a Grand Jury in the Southern District of New York” Secretary Rubio joint press availability with Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Sommerfeld Source: Department of State 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Marco RubioNicolas MaduroIndictmentDrug TraffickingSouthern District of New YorkEcuadorForeign MinisterUS Justice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057034/california-republican-opposes-planning-and-zoning-law-citing-high-costs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057034_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057034_video_v4.mp4 California Republican Opposes Planning & Zoning Law Citing High Costs California State Assembly member Joe Patterson (R) Speaking against SB 499 Courtesy of California State Assembly 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 Joe PattersonCaliforniaCalifornia State Assemblyzoning lawplanning lawGovernment Costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057035/pritzker-will-go-to-court-immediately-if-trump-deploys-national-guard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057035_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057035_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker: Will go to court 'immediately' if Trump deploys National Guard Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he will go to court if President Donald Trump sends the National Guard to Chicago. 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpNational GuardChicagoIllinoisfederal lawstate lawlegal actionmilitary deploymentpublic safetycourt https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057036/sen-kennedy-r-la-on-congress-spending-it-spends-money-like-its-pond-water https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057036_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057036_video_v4.mp4 Sen. Kennedy (R-LA) on Congress Spending: “It Spends Money Like It’s Pond Water” The Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Source: US Senate 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 John KennedyCongress SpendingFiscal PolicyMonetary PolicyFederal ReserveInterest RatesUnited States CongressEconomic GrowthInflationDebt https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057037/energy-and-natural-resources-committee-hearing-on-arizona-power-costs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057037_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057037_video_v4.mp4 Energy & Natural Resources Committee Hearing on Arizona Power Costs Energy & Natural Resources Committee Hearing on Arizona Power Costs during Full Committee Hearing to Consider Pending Nominations September 4, 2025 Source: US Senate – Committee on Energy and Natural Resources 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 177 ArizonaEnergyEnergy CostsNatural ResourcesUS SenateCommittee HearingPower CostsArizona PowerElectric BillsEnergy Grid https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057038/gov-ferguson-responds-to-gop-chair-claim-tariff-talk-distracts-from-taxes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057038_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057038_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Ferguson Responds to GOP Chair Claim Tariff Talk Distracts From Taxes Washington Governor Bob Ferguson Press Conference September 4, 2025 Source: TVW 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 94 Bob FergusonWashington GovernorTariffsTaxesBudget ProcessGeneral Fund Revenues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057039/washington-commercial-real-estate-tax-revenue-down-to-pre-2020-levels https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057039_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057039_video_v4.mp4 Washington Commercial Real Estate Tax Revenue Down to Pre 2020-Levels (The Center Square) - A Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council report found that the state’s commercial real estate excise tax revenue has fallen to pre-2020 levels before the Legislature altered the REET rate. Through 2019, the state’s REET imposed a flat rate of 1.28 % of the value of the transactions, though local governments could impose their own REET on top of that. During the 2019 legislative session, the Legislature enacted a bill that changed it to a graduated rate based on the value of the transaction with a 1.1% rate for properties below $500,000 and the highest rate at 3% for transactions of $3 million or more. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_7d0c6ff0-11f7-4174-a4cc-5ff25179f078.html 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 659 Commercial Real EstateReal Estate Excise TaxWashington StateEconomic ReportHousing Marketreal estatecommercialresidentialmortgage ratehome pricesproperty salerevenueexcise taxWashingtonpre-2020 levels https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057040/author-of-ab-495-responds-to-pushback https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057040_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057040_video_v4.mp4 Author of AB 495 Responds to Pushback From Education in Focus episode, "AB 495 Moves Forward Despite GOP Pushback in California" 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 AB 495California LegislationGOP PushbackImmigration EnforcementFamily UnityDeportationCaliforniaRodriguez https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057041/ab-495-conservative-say-parental-rights-threatened https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057041_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057041_video_v4.mp4 AB 495: Conservative Say Parental Rights Threatened From Education in Focus episode, "AB 495 Moves Forward Despite GOP Pushback in California" 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 AB 495Parental RightsTony StricklandCaliforniaGovernment OverreachMedical DecisionsEducation in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057042/sen-wyden-d-or-and-hhs-sec-kennedy-clash-ill-put-my-mail-bag-against-your-mail-bag-any-day https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057042_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057042_video_v4.mp4 Sen. Wyden (D-OR) and HHS Sec. Kennedy Clash: “I’ll Put My Mail Bag Against Your Mail Bag Any Day” In a Senate Finance committee hearing on The President's 2026 Healthcare Agenda, Sen. Wyden (D-OR) claims RFK jr. is going against scientific consensus and Sec. Kennedy pushes back. September 4th, 2025 Source: U.S. Senate Committee on Finance 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 93 Sen. WydenHHS Sec. Kennedyhealthcarescientific consensusSenate Finance committee2026 Healthcare AgendaAmerican Academy of Pediatricsvaccine makerspharmaceutical companies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057043/seattle-once-seen-as-retirement-haven-now-losing-its-appeal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057043_video_v4.mp4 Seattle Once Seen as Retirement Haven, Now Losing Its Appeal From Washington In Focus | Wednesday September 3rd, 2025 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 SeattleRetirementCost of LivingRelocatingWashingtonModerate Climate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057044/washington-states-rising-cost-of-living-impacting-retirement-plans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057044_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057044_video_v4.mp4 Washington State’s Rising Cost of Living Impacting Retirement Plans From Washington In Focus | Wednesday September 3rd, 2025 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Washington StateCost of LivingRetirement PlansRetirement AgeFinancial PlanningWorking LongerFull Time JobPart TimeSurvey https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057045/us-senate-hearing-to-consider-fed-board-of-governors-nominee-i-dont-need-an-economic-theory https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057045_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057045_video_v4.mp4 US Senate Hearing to Consider Fed Board of Governors Nominee: “I Don’t Need an Economic Theory” US Senator Cortez Mastro (D-NV) while questioning one of president Trump's economic advisers who is nominated to fill a vacant seat on the Fed’s Board of Governors: “I Don’t Need an Economic Theory” Source: US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 189 US SenateCortez MastroFed Boardeconomic impacttariffssmall business ownersStephen Miraneconomic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057046/some-back-and-forth-between-president-trump-and-gov-pritzker https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057046_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057046_video_v4.mp4 Some Back and Forth Between President Trump and Gov. Pritzker Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 9/4/25 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Donald TrumpJB PritzkerIllinoisChicagoPublic SafetyICEICE Transparency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057047/ab-495-moves-forward-despite-gop-pushback-in-california https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057047_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057047_video_v4.mp4 AB 495 Moves Forward Despite GOP Pushback in California (The Center Square) - The California Senate Appropriations Committee sent Assembly Bill 495 on its way to the Senate floor, despite strong opposition from Republicans. The committee Friday voted 5-2 to send AB 495, known as the “Family Preparedness Plan Act of 2025," to the full Senate for consideration. If approved, the bill, authored by Assemblymember Celeste Rodriguez, D-San Fernando, will move directly to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_b93cd544-1885-4d5d-88bb-19776f2dab31.html 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 724 Assembly Bill 495CaliforniaFamily Preparedness Planimmigrant familiesdeportationParental rightsGavin NewsomTrump administrationchildcarefamily careEliana KernodleEsther WickhamNicole PearsonTony Stricklandstate of California https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057048/why-does-pritzker-prefer-fbi-atf-and-dea-assistance-over-the-national-guard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057048_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057048_video_v4.mp4 Why Does Pritzker Prefer FBI, Atf, and DEA Assistance Over the National Guard? Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 9/4/25 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisFBIATFDEANational GuardLaw EnforcementChicagoState Police https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057049/appeals-court-affirms-illinois-mass-transit-concealed-carry-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057049_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057049_video_v4.mp4 Appeals Court Affirms Illinois’ Mass Transit Concealed Carry Ban Greg Bishop shares a conversation with David Sigale, an attorney for plaintiffs suing the state for prohibiting concealed carry on mass transit after the federal appeals court upheld the law and reversed a lower court's decision the law was unconstitutional. Sigale says they're reviewing their options. 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 493 Concealed CarryIllinoisappeals courtgun lawsmass transitSecond AmendmentDavid SigaleGreg BishopIllinois in FocusThe Center Square7th CircuitBruen decisionpublic safetyIllinois law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057050/pritzker-expects-feds-soon https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057050_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057050_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker Expects Feds Soon Greg Bishop shares the latest developments on how the Trump administration will address public safety in Chicago and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's refusal to call President Donald Trump for assistance. 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1045 Donald TrumpJ.B. PritzkerChicagoPublic SafetyFederal AidNational GuardICECrime RatePolice ReformFederal law enforcementCrime PreventionImmigration detainerWashington D.C.federal agenciescivilian law enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057051/illinois-in-focus-pritzker-expects-feds-soon-appeals-court-affirms-transit-concealed-carry-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057051_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057051_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Pritzker expects feds soon; appeals court affirms transit concealed carry ban Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Sept. 4th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1882 Illinois in FocusJ.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpConcealed CarryMass TransitGun ControlSecond AmendmentIllinoispublic safetyFederal law enforcementGreg BishopThe Center Squareno cash bailredistricting7th Circuit Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057052/rep-mcgovern-which-deems-the-attorney-general-in-contempt-of-the-us-house-of-representatives https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057052_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057052_video_v4.mp4 Rep. McGovern: "Which Deems the Attorney General in Contempt of the US House of Representatives" Rules Committee Hearing US House 9/3/25 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 US House of RepresentativesRules CommitteeAttorney GeneralJeffrey EpsteinDepartment of Justicegovernment reformgovernment oversight https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057053/rep-comer-on-the-epstein-files-they-want-names-and-they-want-some-accountability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057053_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057053_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Comer on the Epstein Files: "they want names, and they want some accountability" Rules Committee Hearing US House 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 James ComerEpstein filesAccountabilityGovernment involvementJeffrey EpsteinJusticeUS HouseRules Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057054/how-is-pritzker-encouraging-residents-to-respond-to-the-administrations-actions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057054_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057054_video_v4.mp4 How Is Pritzker Encouraging Residents To Respond to the Administration’s Actions? Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. September 3, 2025 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Greg BishopJ.B. PritzkerIllinoisIllinois governorprotestingadministrationpeaceful protestDonald TrumpNational Guard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057055/pritzker-focuses-ice-transparency-insists-no-request-to-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057055_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057055_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker Focuses ICE Transparency, Insists No Request to Trump Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker spoke in Chicago Wednesday and said he had no official confirmation about National Guard or Immigrations and Customs Enforcement deployments. 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 122 J.B. PritzkerICE TransparencyNational GuardImmigration and Customs EnforcementIllinois GovernorProtestsRecording https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057056/juvenile-detention-numbers-increase-in-louisianas-caddo-parish https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057056_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057056_video_v4.mp4 Juvenile Detention Numbers Increase in Louisiana's Caddo Parish (The Center Square) – Juvenile detention numbers have had a slight increase now that school has started, with 22 in detention as of Tuesday, according to a report in Louisiana's Caddo Parish. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/louisiana/article_d7ad4321-9b33-4f51-a0d9-7932ab733a1d.html 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 Caddo ParishLouisianaJuvenile crimeErica BryantJuvenile detentionProbation casesLocal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057057/rep-kiley-r-ca-the-reading-wars-are-over https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057057_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057057_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Kiley (R-CA): “The Reading Wars Are Over” Foundations First: Reclaiming Reading and Math through Proven Instruction Source: US House Committee on Education & Workforce 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 150 Kevin KileyReading WarsFoundational literacyProven InstructionEducationMathUS HouseEducation Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057058/economist-on-tariffs-uncertainty-is-the-problem-for-businesses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057058_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057058_video_v4.mp4 Economist on Tariffs: Uncertainty Is the Problem for Businesses Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the latest on tariffs and their impacts on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 452 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguytariff rateseconomic uncertaintyfiscal policyglobal tradeU.S. economydeficit spendingcompliance costseconomic impactuncertaintysmall businesseconomic policybusiness overseasnegotiation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057059/chicago-hearing-addresses-police-workload-resident-calls-for-federal-help https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057059_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057059_video_v4.mp4 Chicago hearing addresses police workload; resident calls for federal help Chicago city council members did not discuss potential federal deployments during a public safety meeting Wednesday, but a resident called out Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s opposition to President Donald Trump. 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 182 ChicagoChicago Police DepartmentJ.B. PritzkerDonald Trumpfederal aidpolice workloadpublic safetyTiwon SimsBrandon JohnsonAndré Vasquez https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057060/amid-national-shortage-phoenix-police-lost-almost-30percent-of-new-recruits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057060_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057060_video_v4.mp4 Amid National Shortage, Phoenix Police Lost Almost 30% of New Recruits Public Safety and Justice (PSJ) Subcommittee Meeting - September 3, 2025 Source: City of Phoenix 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 229 Phoenix Police DepartmentPolice RecruitsPolice ShortageLaw EnforcementPublic SafetyCity of PhoenixJob AttritionJim WaringPolice AcademyHiring challenges https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057061/state-supreme-court-to-review-washingtons-natural-gas-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057061_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057061_video_v4.mp4 State Supreme Court to Review Washington’s Natural Gas Ban The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Building Industry Association of Washington Vice President Greg Lane 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 145 Washingtonnatural gas banGreg LaneBuilding Industry Association of Washingtonstate supreme courtballot initiativePuget Sound Energy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057062/president-trump-on-chicago-11-people-were-killed-72-people-were-shot https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057062_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057062_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on Chicago: “11 People Were Killed, 72 People Were Shot” President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the President of the Republic of Poland 9/3/25 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 Donald TrumpChicagoCrimePolandShootingsViolenceUS Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057063/georgia-house-study-committee-on-georgias-investment-funds https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057063_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057063_video_v4.mp4 Georgia House Study Committee on Georgia's Investment Funds Georgia House Study Committee on Georgia's Investment Funds. September 2, 2025 Source: Georgia House 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 163 GeorgiaGeorgia HouseInvestment FundsEntrepreneurshipMetro AtlantaAtlanta Growth CollectiveBusiness CreationEconomic GrowthInvest GeorgiaScaling CompaniesInnovation SystemSkilled Talent https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057064/washington-businesses-preparing-for-new-retail-sales-taxes-to-hit-consumers-october-1st https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057064_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057064_video_v4.mp4 Washington Businesses Preparing for New Retail Sales Taxes To Hit Consumers October 1st (The Center Square) - One month from Labor Day, a slew of Washington businesses will be subject to new retail sales taxes, which will be passed onto consumers. The 2025 Washington State Legislature passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5814, which added new business activities to the definition of retail sales. Those new taxes will be collected starting Oct. 1. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_e6ed74cd-338a-45c5-8b62-ce5cddd02e7e.html 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 749 Washington Statestate taxescost of livingretirement prospectsretirementfinancial planningproperty taxeshealthcaremake ends meetWashingtonstate income taxSeattleAffordabilityCarleen JohnsonTim Clouser https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057065/economist-do-tariffs-cause-inflation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057065_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057065_video_v4.mp4 Economist: Do Tariffs Cause Inflation? From Everyday Economics episode, "Economist: Is the U.S. Labor Force Shrinking?" 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 inflationtariffsprice hikeeconomic growthprice increaseseconomist https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057066/economist-fiscal-policy-could-push-inflation-higher https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057066_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057066_video_v4.mp4 Economist: Fiscal Policy Could Push Inflation Higher From Everyday Economics episode, "Economist: Is the U.S. Labor Force Shrinking?" 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Fiscal policyInflationNominal GDPReal GDPFederal ReserveInterest ratesFiscal deficits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057067/what-did-a-us-appeals-court-rule-on-misdated-pennsylvania-ballots https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057067_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057067_video_v4.mp4 What Did a U.S. Appeals Court Rule on Misdated Pennsylvania Ballots? From Pennsylvania in Focus episode, "Federal Appeals Court Says Misdated Pennsylvania Ballots Still Valid" 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 US Court of AppealsPennsylvaniaBallotsBallot Datesvotingelections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057068/how-do-errors-on-ballots-impact-pennsylvania-elections https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057068_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057068_video_v4.mp4 How Do Errors on Ballots Impact Pennsylvania Elections? From Pennsylvania in Focus episode, "Federal Appeals Court Says Misdated Pennsylvania Ballots Still Valid" 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 PennsylvaniaBallotsSignaturesElection2022 Election2024 ElectionsvotesSenator McCormickSenator Casey https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057069/can-pres-trump-end-cashless-bail-nationwide https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057069_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057069_video_v4.mp4 Can Pres. Trump End Cashless Bail Nationwide? From America's Talking episode, "Trump Moves to End Cashless Bail in D.C., Nationwide" 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Donald TrumpCashless BailBail PolicyAttorney GeneralFederal AgenciesFederal MoneyPolicy ChangeJurisdictionsStatesGrantsContracts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057070/president-trump-were-with-poland-all-the-way https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057070_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057070_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: "We’re With Poland All the Way" President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the President of the Republic of Poland 9/3/25 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Donald TrumpPolandUS relationspolitical meetingforeign policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057071/are-there-cases-where-people-out-on-cashless-bail-commit-other-crimes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057071_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057071_video_v4.mp4 Are There Cases Where People Out on Cashless Bail Commit Other Crimes? From America's Talking episode, "Trump Moves to End Cashless Bail in D.C., Nationwide" 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Cashless BailCrimeIllinoisNew YorkLos AngelesFeloniesRepeat OffenderCriminal Justice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057072/florida-governor-ron-desantis-r-addresses-reimbursement-on-program-to-fight-fentanyl https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057072_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057072_video_v4.mp4 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) Addresses Reimbursement on Program to Fight Fentanyl Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) 'Everything We Are Doing is Reimbursable From FEMA' September 2nd, 2025 Source: Ron DeSantis – Rumble 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 Ron DeSantisFEMAFloridaFentanylDrug CrisisFederal FundingReimbursementState GovernmentDrug Enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057073/president-trump-chicago-is-a-hellhole https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057073_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057073_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: “Chicago Is a Hellhole” President Trump Makes an Announcement, Sep. 2, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057074/how-would-a-deployment-in-chicago-compare-to-what-happened-in-los-angeles https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057074_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057074_video_v4.mp4 How Would a Deployment in Chicago Compare to What Happened in Los Angeles? Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. September 3, 2025 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Greg BishopICEChicagoGreat Lakes Naval StationBrandon JohnsonNational GuardLos AngelesProtestingPolitical NewsImmigration Law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057075/pritzker-rejects-trumps-national-guard-demands-violence-prevention-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057075_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057075_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker Rejects Trump’s National Guard, Demands Violence Prevention Funding Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. September 3, 2025 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpNational GuardViolence PreventionFederal FundingChicagoIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057076/seattles-goal-to-construct-250-blocks-of-new-sidewalks-by-2029 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057076_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057076_video_v4.mp4 Seattle’s Goal To Construct 250 Blocks of New Sidewalks by 2029 From Washington In Focus | Tuesday September 2nd, 2025 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 SeattleSidewalk constructionWashington In Focusnew sidewalksurban planninglevy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057077/seattle-exceeds-sidewalk-repair-goals-in-first-year-of-dollar155b-levy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057077_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057077_video_v4.mp4 Seattle Exceeds Sidewalk Repair Goals in First Year of $1.55b Levy From Washington In Focus | Tuesday September 2nd, 2025 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 SeattleSidewalk repairWashingtonLevyCity budgetPublic worksInfrastructureUrban development https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057078/president-trump-calls-illinois-gov-jb-pritzker-an-incompetent-governor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057078_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057078_video_v4.mp4 President Trump Calls Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker an ‘Incompetent Governor’ President Trump Calls Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker an ‘Incompetent Governor’ while meeting with the Polish President, Karol Nawrocki. Source: The White House 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 190 Donald TrumpJB PritzkerChicagoKarol NawrockiIllinoisCrimeCrime RatesGun ViolenceGovernmentJeff Landry https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057079/seattle-mayor-urges-sound-transit-prioritize-dense-neighborhoods-amid-rising-costs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057079_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057079_video_v4.mp4 Seattle Mayor Urges Sound Transit Prioritize Dense Neighborhoods Amid Rising Costs Mayor introduces steps to speed up Seattle light rail projects Source: Seattle Channel 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 223 Bruce HarrellSeattle MayorSound TransitLight RailTransit PlanningWest SeattleBallard LinkSeattlePublic TransportationTransit Expansion https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057080/school-choice-provision-in-big-beautiful-bill-allows-dollar1700-tax-credit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057080_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057080_video_v4.mp4 School Choice Provision in ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Allows $1,700 Tax Credit The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Director of the Center For Education at Washington Policy Center, Vicki Murray 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 184 Vicki MurraySchool choiceTax creditWashington stateEducation policySchool scholarshipEducationArizona https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057081/illinois-comptroller-candidate-profile-of-state-rep-stephanie-kifowit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057081_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057081_video_v4.mp4 Illinois Comptroller Candidate Profile of State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit Greg Bishop shares some of the conversation he had with Illinois state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, about her bid for the Democratic Party's nomination for Illinois comptroller. 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 856 Illinois ComptrollerStephanie KifowitSusana MendozaIllinois electionState ComptrollerIllinoisElectionGovernment Transparencypolitical racegovernment financeMarch PrimaryGeneral AssemblyState TreasurerTreasurerComptroller https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057082/trump-says-theyre-coming-to-chicago-state-preps-lawsuit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057082_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057082_video_v4.mp4 Trump Says They’re Coming to Chicago, State Preps Lawsuit Greg Bishop unpacks the latest comments about public safety in Chicago from President Donald Trump, Gov. J.B. Pritzker, members of the Illinois Freedom Caucus and more. 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 942 Donald TrumpJ.B. PritzkerChicago crimepublic safetyIllinois governorviolent crimeIllinois Freedom CaucusBrandon JohnsonKwame RaoulTrump administrationPreemptive lawsuitGun violenceGun traffickingIllinoisGun control https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057083/illinois-in-focus-trump-says-theyre-coming-state-preps-lawsuit-comptroller-candidate-profile https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057083_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057083_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Trump says they're coming, state preps lawsuit; comptroller candidate profile Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Sept. 3, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2140 Illinois in FocusDonald TrumpStephanie KifowitIllinoisJB PritzkerChicagocrime rateIllinois Comptrollerelectionpublic safetygovernment financefinancial transparencyIllinois electionsGreg BishopThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057084/congress-spars-over-epstein-files-and-maxwell-youre-mad-because-she-exonerated-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057084_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057084_video_v4.mp4 Congress Spars Over Epstein Files and Maxwell: ‘You’re Mad Because She Exonerated Trump’ During the Rules Committee Hearing several representatives went back and forth on the issue of the Epstein files Source: US House Rules Committee 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 399 Jeffrey EpsteinEpstein filesDonald TrumpGhislaine MaxwellUS HouseJames ComerTeresa Leger FernándezRalph NormanCongressional HearingBill Barr https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057085/seattle-hits-34percent-of-promised-sidewalk-fixes-in-first-year-of-dollar155b-levy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057085_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057085_video_v4.mp4 Seattle Hits 34% of Promised Sidewalk Fixes in First Year of $1.55b Levy (The Center Square) – In less than a year, Seattle has conducted 34% of spot repairs to city sidewalks that were promised over the next eight years. In the first Seattle committee meeting in two weeks, the Seattle Department of Transportation briefed the city’s transportation committee on the work being done to improve sidewalks: a major goal of the eight-year, $1.55 billion Transportation levy. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_a87e1188-d00a-4944-8cdd-8b0076ae7576.html 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 583 sidewalk repairsSeattletransportation levySDOTinfrastructurecity planningmunicipalitiesADAVision Zerosidewalk repairsidewalk installationTim ClouserSpencer Pauleytax measureSpencer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057086/trump-says-were-going-in-as-pritzker-pushes-for-money-instead-of-troops https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057086_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057086_video_v4.mp4 Trump says 'we’re going in' as Pritzker pushes for money instead of troops President Donald Trump has promised to send federal crime-fighting help to Chicago, but Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he wants federal dollars instead. 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 200 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057087/president-trump-i-didnt-do-any-for-2-days-and-they-said-there-must-be-something-wrong https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057087_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057087_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: “I Didn’t Do Any for 2 Days and They Said There Must Be Something Wrong” President Trump Makes an Announcement, Sep. 2, 2025 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Donald TrumpJoe BidenPress ConferencePolitical NewsTrump NewsPublic Appearances https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057088/president-trump-discusses-tariff-lawsuit-were-going-to-ask-for-an-expedited-ruling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057088_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057088_video_v4.mp4 President Trump Discusses Tariff Lawsuit: “We’re Going to Ask for an Expedited Ruling” President Trump answers a question on the tariff lawsuit after a White House announcement on September 2nd, 2025. Source: White House 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 72 Donald TrumpTariff LawsuitSupreme CourtExpedited RulingStock MarketWhite HousePolitical NewsTrade Agreements https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057089/board-members-stress-neutrality-following-israeli-flag-policy-reversal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057089_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057089_video_v4.mp4 Board Members Stress Neutrality Following Israeli Flag Policy Reversal Courtesy: Beverly Hills Unified School District 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 210 Beverly HillsSchool BoardFlag PolicyIsraeli FlagPublic SchoolsNeutralityRussell StuartEducation PolicyPTACaliforniaPolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057090/nevada-state-board-interviews-superintendent-candidate-highlights-school-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057090_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057090_video_v4.mp4 Nevada State Board Interviews Superintendent Candidate: Highlights School Funding Nevada State Board of Education Special Meeting interview of candidate Dr. Heather Sánchez Source: Nevada State Legislature 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 188 NevadaHeather Sanchezschool fundingstate board of educationbudgetfinanceper pupilinflationeducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057091/rep-kenyatta-d-pennsylvanians-need-a-good-government https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057091_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057091_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Kenyatta (D): “Pennsylvanians Need a Good Government” State Representative Malcom Kenyatta (D) speaks at a September 2nd, 2025 press conference on transit and government responsibility 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 114 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057092/heated-exchange-board-members-discuss-controversy-of-israeli-flags-displayed-on-school-campuses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057092_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057092_video_v4.mp4 Heated Exchange: Board Members Discuss Controversy of Israeli Flags Displayed on School Campuses Courtesy: Beverly Hills Unified School District 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 120 School BoardIsraeli FlagBeverly HillsSchool PolicyBoard MeetingSchool CampusJewish Heritage MonthDisplaying Flags https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057093/michigan-house-talks-with-medc-ceo-and-coo-about-use-of-funds https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057093_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057093_video_v4.mp4 Michigan House Talks with MEDC CEO & COO About Use of Funds Michigan House Talks with Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) CEO & COO about use of Funds. Source: Michigan House 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 115 MichiganMichigan HouseMEDCeconomic developmentproperty acquisitionreal estateMichigan Strategic Fund https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057094/chicago-residents-we-need-help-from-feds-to-fight-crime https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057094_video_v4.mp4 Chicago residents: 'We need help' from feds to fight crime As the Illinois Freedom Caucus and Chicago Flips Red join forces to invite President Donald Trump’s crime cleanup efforts into Chicago, some residents say federal assistance is needed in the city. 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 149 ChicagoCrimeFederal GovernmentIllinois Freedom CaucusChicago Flips RedDonald TrumpPovertySex TraffickingHuman TraffickingDrug TraffickingBrandon JohnsonJB Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057095/pritzker-touts-education-spending-as-potential-challenger-focuses-on-literacy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057095_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057095_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker touts education spending as potential challenger focuses on literacy Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says increased K-12 funding during his administration is producing results. A potential competitor says the state should be doing much better. 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 148 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisEducation FundingTed DabrowskiLiteracy RatesSchool FundingIllinois EducationCNBCGraduation RateEnglish Language Arts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057096/how-do-chicagos-crime-rates-factor-into-the-broader-immigration-debate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057096_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057096_video_v4.mp4 How Do Chicago’s Crime Rates Factor Into the Broader Immigration Debate? Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Greg BishopChicago crimeimmigration lawfederal enforcementNational Guardcrime rates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057097/economist-is-the-us-labor-force-shrinking https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057097_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057097_video_v4.mp4 Economist: Is the U.S. Labor Force Shrinking? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the upcoming jobs report, the shrinking labor force, and the potential consequences for the U.S. economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 559 job marketunemployment rateOrphe Divounguyjobs reportlabor marketChris Krugpost-COVIDeconomic recoveryfiscal policyinterest ratesjob creationlabor forceunemployment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057098/washington-cities-rank-low-on-best-places-to-retire-list https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057098_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057098_video_v4.mp4 Washington Cities Rank Low on Best Places to Retire List The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 WashingtonRetirementChip LupoWalletHubState Income TaxAffordabilitySeattleTacomaVancouver https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057099/gov-pritzker-theres-no-emergency-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057099_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057099_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Pritzker: “There’s No Emergency in Chicago.” Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 J. B. PritzkerIllinoisChicagocrimelaw enforcementNational GuardDonald TrumpDemocratic Partyfederal governmentcivilian law enforcementfighting crime https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057100/what-impact-is-violent-crime-having-on-families-and-communities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057100_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057100_video_v4.mp4 What Impact Is Violent Crime Having on Families and Communities? Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Kristi NoemGreg BishopChicagoHomicidesViolent CrimeIllinoisChicago Crime https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057101/home-values-vs-median-income-in-new-orleans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057101_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057101_video_v4.mp4 Home Values vs. Median Income in New Orleans From America's Talking episode, "New Orleans Population Numbers Remain Lower 20 Years After Katrina" 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 New OrleansHome valuesMedian incomeHurricane KatrinaReal estate marketPopulation numbers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057102/how-will-philadelphia-tourists-for-americas-250th-get-around-the-city https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057102_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057102_video_v4.mp4 How Will Philadelphia Tourists for America's 250th Get Around the City? From Pennsylvania in Focus episode, "Amid Transit Crisis, Philadelphia Prepares to Host a Crowd" 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 PhiladelphiaPublic TransitAmerica 250TourismIndependence HallSEPTA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057103/why-didnt-people-return-to-new-orleans-after-katrina https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057103_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057103_video_v4.mp4 Why Didn't People Return to New Orleans After Katrina? From America's Talking episode, "New Orleans Population Numbers Remain Lower 20 Years After Katrina" 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Hurricane KatrinaNew OrleansPopulation DeclineHousing MarketHousing Units https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057104/how-is-philadelphia-preparing-for-big-events-in-2026 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057104_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057104_video_v4.mp4 How Is Philadelphia Preparing for Big Events in 2026? From Pennsylvania in Focus episode, "Amid Transit Crisis, Philadelphia Prepares to Host a Crowd" 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 PhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaPhiladelphia International AirportRoad expansions2026 eventsCity planningTrafficNeighborhoodsResident support https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057105/dollar170-million-found-in-north-carolina-coffers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057105_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057105_video_v4.mp4 $170 Million Found in North Carolina Coffers Brad Briner (R) State Treasurer found $170 million of cash that has been sitting idle in the state’s accounts. Read More: https://www.thecentersquare.com/north_carolina/article_7fbccbf2-5df0-4c25-9bd2-de4a589569b4.html Image sourced from: Office of North Carolina State Treasurer Office 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 North CarolinaBrad BrinerState TreasurerUnspent FundsGovernment Spending$170 MillionTaxpayersState CoffersCapital ProjectsDebt https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057106/potential-pritzker-challenger-discusses-illinois-public-safety-education https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057106_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057106_video_v4.mp4 Potential Pritzker challenger discusses Illinois public safety, education Greg Bishop talks live with Ted Dabrowski, a potential Republican gubernatorial candidate, about how the state of Illinois should be interacting with the Trump administration toward enhanced public safety and federal immigration enforcement. The two also discuss Illinois education funding and outcomes. 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1122 IllinoisIllinois politicsJB PritzkerChicagoTed Dabrowskiimmigration enforcementpublic safetycrime ratesillegal immigrationeducation fundingproperty taxesgas taxesstate economyout migrationpolice morale https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057107/chicago-braces-for-federal-law-enforcement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057107_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057107_video_v4.mp4 Chicago Braces for Federal Law Enforcement Greg Bishop gets to the latest from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker about the prospect of increased federal immigration enforcement and the possible use of the National Guard. 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 734 Chicagoimmigration enforcementfederal law enforcementNational GuardBrandon JohnsonJB PritzkerIllinois politicssanctuary cityPublic SafetyChicago crimefederal enforcementimmigration lawTrump AdministrationDonald TrumpThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057108/illinois-in-focus-chicago-braces-for-federal-law-enforcement-dabrowski-on-public-safety-education https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057108_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057108_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Chicago braces for federal law enforcement; Dabrowski on public safety, education Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Sept. 1, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2215 IllinoisChicagoPublic safetyTed DabrowskiIllinois PoliticsBrandon JohnsonJB PritzkerFederal law enforcementEducation spendingSchool choiceDonald TrumpNational GuardImmigration enforcementGreg BishopThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057109/bar-complaint-against-solicitor-general-purcell-and-wa-spent-dollar23m-holding-ice-detainees-or-weekly-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057109_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057109_video_v4.mp4 Bar Complaint Against Solicitor General Purcell & WA Spent $23M Holding ICE Detainees | Weekly Recap A group of Washington state Republican senators, including Sen. Phil Fortunato, are calling for the repeal of the 2019 Keep Washington Working Act, which restricts local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities. At the same time, Solicitor General Noah Purcell faces a Washington State Bar Association complaint alleging misconduct for responding on behalf of Attorney General Nick Brown in a separate bar inquiry and directly communicating with private law firm Perkins Coie without its attorney’s consent. The complaint follows news that Brown himself is under review by the bar association over an amicus brief filed in support of Perkins Coie. All this and more on this week’s Washington in Focus recap. 2025-09-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2543 Noah PurcellWashington State Bar AssociationICEKeep Washington Working ActPhil FortunatoNick Brownbar complaintTrump administrationfederal fundingattorney generallegal ethicsWashington Statelegal complaintsBob FergusonState Bar Association https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057110/california-job-market-report-were-jobs-added https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057110_video_v4.mp4 California Job Market Report: Were Jobs Added? From California in Focus | Thursday August 29th, 2025 2025-08-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 CaliforniaJob MarketJob ReportJob LossesPayroll JobsNon-farm PayrollTaxpayer FundedSocial AssistanceHealthcare Jobs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057111/california-has-the-highest-unemployment-rate-among-any-state-in-the-united-states https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057111_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057111_video_v4.mp4 California has the highest unemployment rate among any state in the United States From California in Focus | Thursday August 29th, 2025 2025-08-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Californiaunemployment rateUnited Statesjob marketeconomic data https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057112/pritzker-to-disgruntled-residents-move-and-trump-cuts-funds-tied-to-cashless-bail-or-weekly-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057112_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057112_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker to Disgruntled Residents: ‘Move’ & Trump Cuts Funds Tied to Cashless Bail | Weekly Recap Greg Bishop covers the debate around President Donald Trump’s executive order cutting off federal tax funds for cashless bail policies like Illinois’ Pretrial Fairness Act, and the pushback from its supporters. He also shares comments from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker about residents voicing support to split the state, saying those unhappy should move. New Illinois Chairman G.H. Merritt responds, arguing the governor misunderstands the movement and refuses to listen. All this and more on this weeks Illinois in Focus Recap 2025-08-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 3615 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerDonald Trumpcashless bailstate fundingGreg BishopNew IllinoisGH Merrittelection lawgun controlSecond AmendmentChicagopublic safetyexecutive orderstate elections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057113/federal-appeals-court-says-misdated-pennsylvania-ballots-still-valid https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057113_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057113_video_v4.mp4 Federal Appeals Court Says Misdated Pennsylvania Ballots Still Valid (The Center Square) – Ballots returned to county election offices with incorrect or missing dates still count as valid, according to a federal opinion issued Tuesday. A three-panel judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit said Pennsylvania’s mandate that mail-in votes with dating errors must be set aside violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments. The unanimous decision found that leaning on dates to “back stop” failures with the Statewide Uniform Registry of Electors, or SURE, “betrays a misunderstanding of Pennsylvania’s election laws.” Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_881e3b5b-67ee-4e1b-b4f6-b5c251eaae4d.html 2025-08-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 642 Pennsylvaniamail-in votingballotsvoting rightselectionvoter fraudcourt of appealsvoting lawsDonald Trumpthe Center Square2026 midterm electionslawmakers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057114/trump-moves-to-end-cashless-bail-in-dc-nationwide https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057114_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057114_video_v4.mp4 Trump Moves to End Cashless Bail in D.C., Nationwide (The Center Square) – Two weeks after declaring “Liberation Day” in Washington, D.C., to combat crime, President Donald Trump signed executive orders to end cashless bail in the nation’s capital, while taking steps to eliminate it throughout the country. The president signed the executive orders on Monday morning in the Oval Office. The moves threaten to withhold federal funding from states and jurisdictions that don’t comply with his executive action, which could have a major impact on states like California and Illinois. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_75d94d90-a498-4c41-b955-2d38a159ec8b.html 2025-08-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 509 Donald TrumpCash bailcashless bailFederal grantsExecutive ordercrimeLaw and orderPresident Trumpfederal fundsDCjudicial systemDan McCalebSarah Roderick-FitchSarah https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057115/you-have-one-5th-of-the-state-undecided-which-way-will-they-go https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057115_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057115_video_v4.mp4 You Have One 5th of the State Undecided, Which Way Will They Go? From California in Focus | Thursday August 28th, 2025 2025-08-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 CaliforniaUC BerkeleyRedistrictingVotersDemocratsPolitical PollGovernor Newsom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057116/what-role-is-schwarzenegger-playing-in-the-fight-against-changes-to-redistricting https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057116_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057116_video_v4.mp4 What Role Is Schwarzenegger Playing in the Fight Against Changes To Redistricting? From California in Focus | Thursday August 28th, 2025 2025-08-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Arnold SchwarzeneggerredistrictingRepublicanCharles T. MungerCaliforniastate governor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057117/trump-illinois-slob-of-a-governor-should-call-for-help-with-public-safety https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057117_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057117_video_v4.mp4 Trump: Illinois’ ‘Slob of a Governor’ Should Call for Help With Public Safety (The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he has not received communication from the federal government about potential troop deployments to Illinois, after President Donald Trump offered choice words for the governor. The president deployed troops to combat crime in Washington, D.C. earlier this month and suggested last week that Chicago could be next. When asked Wednesday about reports that federal agencies might use Naval Station Great Lakes for staging, the governor said he had received no calls from the White House or anyone from the federal government who might be in charge of troop movement. 2025-08-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Donald TrumpJ.B. PritzkerIllinoisChicagopublic safetycrime rateNational GuardGreat Lakes Naval StationIllinois economyAgricultureProperty TaxesEnergy PolicyCenter Squarecash bailno cash bail https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057118/ucla-loses-top-public-university-spot-in-latest-niche-report https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057118_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057118_video_v4.mp4 UCLA Loses Top Public University Spot in Latest Niche Report (The Center Square) - The University of California, Los Angeles was removed as the best public university in the country, a new ranking list finds. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_39b5da60-a8c9-423b-b242-79b994e9ffea.html 2025-08-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 UCLAUniversity of California Los AngelesUniversity of Michigan Ann Arborcollege rankingsNichePublic Universityhigher education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057119/gov-pritzker-wed-love-to-have-more-atf-agents-help-us-take-guns-off-the-streets https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057119_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057119_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Pritzker: "We’d Love To Have More ATF Agents Help Us Take Guns off the Streets" Governor Pritzker participates at a Back to School Event 8/29/25 2025-08-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 J.B. PritzkerATF AgentsFBI AgentsIllinoisCrimeGun ControlLaw EnforcementChicagoFight CrimeCivilian Law Enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057120/he-has-been-lawless-and-he-has-been-a-repeat-offender-ca-ag-on-president-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057120_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057120_video_v4.mp4 ‘He Has Been Lawless and He Has Been a Repeat Offender’ CA AG on President Trump Attorney General Bonta Makes Announcement on Police Reform in Torrance Courtesy of the California Department of Justice 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 103 Rob BontaAttorney GeneralCalifornia Department of JusticeDonald TrumpNational Guardlawlesspolice reformPosse Comitatus Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057121/gov-pritzker-on-president-trump-he-wants-to-be-popular-with-everyone https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057121_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057121_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Pritzker on President Trump: "He wants to be popular with everyone" Governor Pritzker participates at a Back to School Event 8/29/25 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpPolitical criticismCrime fightingGovernmentUS Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057122/new-orleans-population-numbers-remain-lower-20-years-after-katrina https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057122_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057122_video_v4.mp4 New Orleans Population Numbers Remain Lower 20 Years After Katrina (The Center Square) – Before Hurricane Katrina ravaged the coast, the New Orleans population was about 460,000. Twenty years later, the city has dropped to about 380,000 as it continues to rebuild. Katrina still ranks as one of the deadliest and costliest storms to hit the United States in history. With more than 1 million displaced and 1,833 deaths, the population in New Orleans was severely impacted by the natural disaster. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/louisiana/article_0c16ef99-5fc9-4bd2-b268-ffdf058b5d48.html 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 509 Hurricane KatrinaNew OrleansHousing CrisisProperty valueFEMAfunding cutsnatural disastersAlan WootenEmily Calamettihousing market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057123/should-public-resources-cover-legal-defenses-for-elected-and-appointed-officials https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057123_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057123_video_v4.mp4 Should Public Resources Cover Legal Defenses for Elected and Appointed Officials? From Washington In Focus | Thursday August 28th, 2025 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Attorney GeneralSolicitor GeneralPublic ResourcesTaxpayer DollarsLegal DefensePublic DisclosureInvestigation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057124/what-are-the-specific-allegations-of-unethical-behavior-against-ag-nick-brown https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057124_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057124_video_v4.mp4 What Are the Specific Allegations of Unethical Behavior Against AG Nick Brown? From Washington In Focus | Thursday August 28th, 2025 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Nick BrownAttorney GeneralState Bar ComplaintTrump AdministrationLawsuitNoah PurcellSolicitor GeneralUnethical Behavior https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057125/second-highest-unemployment-rate-still-in-california https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057125_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057125_video_v4.mp4 Second-Highest Unemployment Rate Still in California (The Center Square) – California continues to have America's second-highest unemployment rate, according to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. California’s unemployment rate was 5.5% in July. The only place with a worse rate was Washington, D.C., at 6%, the bureau said. The nation's capital also had the highest unemployment rate in June at 5.9%, with California in the second worst spot at 5.4%. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_add7872e-7610-4a2a-996c-a7d8e44928ba.html 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 384 Californiaunemployment ratejob lossesemploymentlabor statisticsEconomic AnalysisLabor MarketCOVID-19professional business servicesDave MasonKenneth Schrupp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057126/amid-transit-crisis-philadelphia-prepares-to-host-a-crowd https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057126_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057126_video_v4.mp4 Amid Transit Crisis, Philadelphia Prepares to Host a Crowd (The Center Square) - For Philadelphia leaders, security concerns are top of mind as the city approaches a banner year of sports and cultural events. But even as the world bets big on the city’s ability to host major events like America250 and FIFA World Cup games, frustrated Philadelphians are struggling with the state’s funding choices. The committee heard testimony just days before SEPTA’s major service cuts went into effect, and transit was highlighted as one of the biggest security concerns for planners. As the reality of SEPTA cuts sink in, officials are bracing themselves for what they say will be an even further diminished system by next summer. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_18fb6705-0f14-4609-9baf-576aa7e0a2e6.html 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 530 SEPTApublic transitFIFA World CupPhiladelphiaAmerica 250infrastructure investmentsPhiladelphia Airportroad expansion2026 directorPittsburghtransit authorityNFL draftChristin SmithChristina Lengyel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057127/gov-shapiro-on-minneapolis-shooting-no-ones-immune-from-this-and-its-time-it-stops https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057127_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057127_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Shapiro on Minneapolis Shooting: “No One’s Immune From This and It’s Time It Stops” Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro offers prayers and support for Minneapolis and speaks on school shootings and gun violence on August 28th, 2025. Source: Commonwealth Media Services 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 193 Josh Shapirogun violenceschool shootingMinneapolisPennsylvaniaGovernormental healthGovernor Walls https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057128/press-sec-leavitt-american-workers-are-once-again-being-put-at-the-center https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057128_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057128_video_v4.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “American Workers Are Once Again Being Put at the Center” Press Briefing by the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt 8/28/25 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 153 Karoline LeavittPress BriefingAmerican WorkersDonald TrumpJoe BidenEconomic PolicyJob CreationTax CutsLabor DayTrade Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057129/pritzker-partisans-who-want-to-should-get-up-and-move-from-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057129_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057129_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker: ‘Partisans’ who want to should ‘get up and move’ from Illinois The chairman of a movement to split the state into two says Gov. J.B. Pritzker has silenced Illinoisans' voices. The governor says if people don’t want to stay and make the state better, they can “get up and move.” 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 295 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisIllinois Politicsstate governmentstate splitnew illinoisDale Fowlereconomic developmentstate parksvoting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057130/are-the-concerns-in-california-similar-to-those-driving-the-illinois-split-movement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057130_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057130_video_v4.mp4 Are the Concerns in California Similar to Those Driving the Illinois Split Movement? Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 8/29/25 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 CaliforniaIllinoisState SplitEconomic IssuesHigh TaxesEducation MandatesGun BanGreg BishopThe Center SquarePolitical News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057131/why-are-some-illinois-counties-pushing-to-split-from-the-state https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057131_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057131_video_v4.mp4 Why Are Some Illinois Counties Pushing To Split From the State? Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 8/29/25 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 IllinoisChicagoDetroitG.H. MerrittNew IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerSplittingCountiesIndianaRedrawing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057132/beverly-hills-school-board-votes-to-display-israeli-flags https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057132_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057132_video_v4.mp4 Beverly Hills School Board Votes To Display Israeli Flags (The Center Square) - The Beverly Hills Unified School District voted this week to display Israeli flags on all its campuses. After the recent incidents of antisemitism on campuses, BHUSD approved a proposal to fight antisemitism by displaying Israel’s flag around schools and other district facilities. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_9e86f82d-aef2-4e66-897d-0e97c3c4dbaa.html 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 Beverly HillsSchool BoardIsraeli FlagsAntisemitismJewish communityAnti-Defamation LeagueBHUSDSchool DistrictSchool CampusesHate CrimesHate Speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057133/higher-9-1-1-user-fees-in-georgia https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057133_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057133_video_v4.mp4 Higher 9-1-1 User Fees in Georgia Georgia Police Chief suggests hike in 9-1-1 fees in Georgia to help maintain the system. August 27, 2025 Source: Georgia House of Representatives 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 76 9-1-1 feesGeorgiaPolice ChiefEmergency servicesSystem upgradesUser feesRoswell GeorgiaGeorgia House of Representatives https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057134/if-you-wanna-leave-get-up-and-move-pritzker-tells-disgruntled-residents https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057134_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057134_video_v4.mp4 ‘If You Wanna Leave, Get up and Move,’ Pritzker Tells Disgruntled Residents Greg Bishop shares comments Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker made about sentiments across the state to split the state in two. He said if people don't want to make the state better, they can move. New Illinois Chairman G.H. Merritt reacts and said the governor doesn't understand what's behind the movement, saying he won't listen and doesn't care. 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 969 IllinoisJB PritzkerNew IllinoisGH Merrittsplit stateIllinois countiesState SplitPopulation declineGerrymanderingCook CountyRural Populationsplitting statesCalifornialegislatorsGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057135/pritzker-alleges-trumps-public-safety-push-an-attempt-at-election-interference https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057135_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057135_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker Alleges Trump’s Public Safety Push an Attempt at Election Interference Greg Bishop shares where there appears to be common ground between the Trump administration and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on public safety as both say there needs to be more law enforcement officers. But Pritzker alleged without evidence that President Donald Trump's push for using the National Guard for public safety is an attempt to interfere with the 2026 election. 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 662 IllinoisChicagoJB PritzkerKaroline LeavittGreg Bishopcrime ratespublic safetyNational Guardpolice hiringICE recruitment2026 electionTrump administrationlaw enforcementpolice officersaffordable housing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057136/illinois-in-focus-pritzker-alleges-trump-election-interference-tells-disgruntled-residents-to-move https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057136_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057136_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Pritzker alleges Trump election interference; tells disgruntled residents to move Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Aug. 29th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1866 J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpIllinois politicselection interferenceIllinoisstate politicsstate governmentpopulation declineChicagoThe Center SquarepodcastGov J.B PritzkerNew IllinoisGreg Bishopeconomic development https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057137/republicans-pushback-on-arizona-judge-ruling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057137_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057137_video_v4.mp4 Republicans Pushback on Arizona Judge ruling. From Education in Focus | Thursday August 28th, 2025 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 ArizonaJudge rulingRepublicansappealSenate President Warren PetersonArizona politicspolitical news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057138/arizona-schools-senator-diaz-on-safety-and-accountability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057138_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057138_video_v4.mp4 Arizona Schools: Senator Diaz on Safety and Accountability From Education in Focus | Thursday August 28th, 2025 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 ArizonaEva DiazArizona schoolsSenate Education CommitteeRepublican LawmakersEducationSchool SafetyAccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057139/arizona-school-funding-judges-ruling-explained https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057139_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057139_video_v4.mp4 Arizona School Funding: Judge's Ruling Explained From Education in Focus | Thursday August 28th, 2025 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 ArizonaSchool FundingJudge Duane FoxMaricopa CountyArizona ConstitutionSchool DistrictsLawmakers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057140/vp-vance-the-way-to-build-a-future-is-with-american-workers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057140_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057140_video_v4.mp4 VP Vance: “The Way To Build a Future Is With American Workers” Vice President JD Vance Delivers Remarks at Mid-City Steel August 28, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 JD VanceAmerican WorkersWisconsinMid-City SteelManufacturingUS EconomyJob Creation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057141/gop-legislators-propose-creating-new-state-from-ca-counties https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057141_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057141_video_v4.mp4 GOP Legislators Propose Creating New State From CA Counties (The Center Square) – Republicans are calling for 35 inland counties to secede from California and create a new state. The GOP announced the plan Wednesday as their response to Democrats’ congressional redistricting efforts. “I want to take a step back from all of the chaos we had and talk about the forgotten people of California,” Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher said, presenting a map during a news conference in Sacramento. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_bd2416a8-0227-4b34-aaee-d207fd26b960.html 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 575 CaliforniaredistrictingRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyGavin Newsompolitical debateCalifornia LegislaturegerrymanderingKenneth SchruppDave MasonArnold Schwarzenegger https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057142/sec-leavitt-cashless-bail-policies-have-allowed-dangerous-criminals-to-be-quickly-released https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057142_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057142_video_v4.mp4 Sec. Leavitt: “Cashless Bail Policies Have Allowed Dangerous Criminals To Be Quickly Released” Press Briefing by the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt 8/28/25 Source: The White House 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Karoline Leavittcashless bailbail policiescriminal justiceWashington DClaw enforcementWhite Housepress briefing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057143/vp-vance-seemed-to-care-more-about-illegal-immigrants-than-they-did-about-their-own-citizens https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057143_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057143_video_v4.mp4 VP Vance: “Seemed To Care More About Illegal Immigrants Than They Did About Their Own Citizens” Vice President JD Vance Delivers Remarks at Mid-City Steel August 28, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 JD VanceFentanyl crisisIllegal immigrationDrug cartelsMid-City Steel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057144/pritzker-alleges-trump-plans-election-interference-with-troop-deployment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057144_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057144_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker Alleges Trump Plans Election Interference With Troop Deployment Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says President Donald Trump only wants troops on the ground to interfere in next year’s elections, not address public safety as the president insists. 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 155 Karoline LeavittJ.B. PritzkerChicagoCrime RatesWhite HouseIllinoisMurder RatesVehicle TheftLaw EnforcementPolitical News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057145/appeals-court-upholds-eastern-wa-redistricting-rejects-challenge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057145_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057145_video_v4.mp4 Appeals Court Upholds Eastern WA Redistricting, Rejects Challenge The Center Square's Carleen Johnson Interviews Washington State Senator Nikki Torres (R) 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 Nikki TorresWashington StateRedistrictingAppeals CourtEastern WAGerrymanderingState SenatorCarleen Johnson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057146/how-is-the-current-economy-for-median-earners https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057146_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057146_video_v4.mp4 How Is the Current Economy for Median Earners? From Everyday Economics episode, "Is There an AI Bubble in the Stock Market?" 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 median incomemedian earningseconomic analysisprofit marginsconsumer spendingcost of livinginflation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057147/will-stocks-rise-amidst-economic-shifts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057147_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057147_video_v4.mp4 Will Stocks Rise Amidst Economic Shifts? From Everyday Economics episode, "Is There an AI Bubble in the Stock Market?" 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Stock MarketFiscal DeficitsConsumer SpendingEconomic ShiftsInflationary YieldsEveryday EconomicsAI Bubble https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057148/wa-ag-brown-calls-police-killing-murder-despite-acquittals https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057148_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057148_video_v4.mp4 WA AG Brown Calls Police Killing ‘Murder’ Despite Acquittals In an interview earlier this year Washington Attorney General refers to the 2020 Killing of Manuel Ellis as 'Murder' despite all three defendants being acquitted 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 88 Bob FergusonWashington Attorney Generalcriminal activitycounty prosecutorslocal governmentManuel Ellispolice misconduct https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057149/california-ag-discusses-path-toward-appropriate-and-needed-police-reform https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057149_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057149_video_v4.mp4 California AG Discusses Path Toward ‘Appropriate and Needed’ Police Reform Attorney General Bonta Makes Announcement on Police Reform in Torrance Source: California Department of Justice 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 Rob BontaCaliforniaAttorney Generalpolice reformTorrancelaw enforcementjusticecommunityagreementpolice department https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057150/az-judge-rules-lawmakers-violated-state-constitution https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057150_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057150_video_v4.mp4 AZ Judge Rules Lawmakers Violated State Constitution (The Center Square) — Arizona lawmakers violated the constitutional requirement to fund public schools, ruled Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Dewain Fox. In a 114-page decision, Fox stated on Aug. 11 that Arizona schools did not meet the minimum standards in providing adequate equipment for building repairs, even though the Arizona Constitution requires the Legislature to organize and fund a “general and uniform public school system.” The case, Glendale Elementary School District v. State of Arizona, was filed in 2017 by Glendale Elementary School District, Crane Elementary School District, Chino Valley Unified School District and Elfrida Elementary School District, alongside Arizona School Boards Association, Arizona Education Association and Arizona School Administrators. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/arizona/article_eb7afef2-5b47-44d5-9645-24a7a18adfaa.html 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 685 Arizonaschool fundinglawsuitArizona ConstitutioneducationschoolfundingDwayne FoxArizona Education AssociationKatie HobbsRepublican lawmakersGlendale Elementary SchoolThe Center Squarelegal appealschool building maintenance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057151/schools-response-controversy-and-backlash-explained https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057151_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057151_video_v4.mp4 School's Response: Controversy & Backlash Explained From Education in Focus episode, "Backlash Continues to July’s ‘Drag Queen Story Hour’ Event at WA Elementary School" 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Drag Queen Story HourElementary SchoolSchool EventSchool BoardEducation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057152/cathy-hayden-speaks-out-over-drag-queen-event https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057152_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057152_video_v4.mp4 Cathy Hayden Speaks Out Over Drag Queen Event From Education in Focus episode, "Backlash Continues to July’s ‘Drag Queen Story Hour’ Event at WA Elementary School" 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Cathy HaydenDrag Queen Story HourWashington StateElementary SchoolChild SafetyParentingSchool Board https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057153/drag-queen-event-at-elementary-sparks-massive-social-media-backlash https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057153_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057153_video_v4.mp4 Drag Queen Event at Elementary Sparks Massive Social Media Backlash From Education in Focus episode, "Backlash Continues to July’s ‘Drag Queen Story Hour’ Event at WA Elementary School" 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Drag QueenElementary SchoolSocial MediaBacklashLGBTQIA+EducationParentingSchool Board https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057154/wa-state-bar-association-complaint-filed-against-solicitor-general-noah-purcell https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057154_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057154_video_v4.mp4 WA State Bar Association Complaint Filed Against Solicitor General Noah Purcell (The Center Square) – Washington Solicitor General Noah Purcell is the focus of a Washington State Bar Association complaint alleging misconduct for responding on Attorney General Nick Brown’s behalf in a separate bar complaint, and directly communicating with private law firm Perkins Coie without its attorney’s consent. The complaint comes right after news broke that Brown faces an inquiry by the bar association over an amicus brief filed in support of Perkins Coie, The Center Square reported this month. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_18d2bfb4-df4c-4673-ba96-fb702a5ba87c.html 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 806 Carleen JohnsonWashington StateTJ MartinellNick BrownAttorney GeneralState Bar complaintunethical behaviorPerkins Coielegal advicepublic resourcesprivate gainfederal contractssecurity clearanceWashington Info Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057155/sec-leavitt-for-7-consecutive-years-chicago-has-had-the-highest-murder-rate-among-us-cities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057155_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057155_video_v4.mp4 Sec. Leavitt: “For 7 Consecutive Years Chicago Has Had the Highest Murder Rate Among US Cities” Press Briefing by the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt 8/28/25 Source: The White House 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 ChicagoMurder RateKaroline LeavittWhite HouseUS CitiesCrime StatisticsPress Briefing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057156/press-sec-leavitt-social-media-posts-allegedly-threatening-violence-towards-a-school https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057156_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057156_video_v4.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: “Social Media Posts Allegedly Threatening Violence Towards a School” Press Briefing by the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt 8/28/25 Source: The White House 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Karoline LeavittWhite HousePress BriefingSocial MediaThreatsSchool ViolenceJuvenile ArrestWashington D.C.Ward 7FirearmsAmmunition https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057157/press-sec-leavitt-on-psakis-comments-i-think-theyre-incredibly-insensitive-and-disrespectful https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057157_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057157_video_v4.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt on Psaki's comments: "I think they're incredibly insensitive and disrespectful" Press Briefing by the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt 8/28/25 Source: The White House 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Karoline LeavittJen PsakiWhite HousePress BriefingprayerAmericans of faithinsensitivedisrespectful https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057158/gov-jeff-landry-claims-150-new-high-paying-jobs-coming-to-louisiana https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057158_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057158_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Jeff Landry Claims 150 New High Paying Jobs Coming To Louisiana! Gov. Jeff Landry claims new project should bring 150 New High-Paying Jobs Coming To Louisiana! August 25, 2025 Source: Office of Governor Jeff Landry 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Jeff LandryLouisianaJob CreationEconomic DevelopmentHigh-Paying JobsAverage SalaryFamily Income https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057159/michigan-still-doesnt-have-a-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057159_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057159_video_v4.mp4 Michigan Still Doesn't Have a Budget Michigan Senators criticize the Speaker and Governor Whitmer for not getting a Michigan budget passed. August 28, 2025 Source: Michigan Senate TV 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 230 MichiganMichigan budgetGretchen Whitmerbudget debatetaxpayer dollarsgovernment spendingstate senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057160/barnett-case-illinois-gun-ban-faces-legal-battle https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057160_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057160_video_v4.mp4 Barnett Case Illinois Gun Ban Faces Legal Battle Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 8/28/25 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Barnett caseIllinois gun banGreg Bishopgun controlcourt caseUS Supreme CourtDistrict CourtAppeals Courtplaintiffsgun laws https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057161/why-is-the-barnett-case-considered-a-strong-vehicle-for-supreme-court-review https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057161_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057161_video_v4.mp4 Why is the Barnett case considered a strong vehicle for Supreme Court review? Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 8/28/25 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Barnett CaseSupreme CourtAssault Weapon BanAlan GottliebSecond Amendment FoundationBench TrialGreg BishopIllinois In Focus Daily https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057162/how-might-negotiations-over-federal-funding-shape-the-upcoming-state-session https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057162_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057162_video_v4.mp4 How might negotiations over federal funding shape the upcoming state session? From Washington In Focus | Wednesday August 27th, 2025 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Federal FundingState SessionState FundingState BudgetNegotiationsState LawmakersBudget Cuts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057163/why-was-dollar23-million-spent-to-keep-310-inmates-without-notifying-ice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057163_video_v4.mp4 Why Was $23 Million Spent To Keep 310 Inmates Without Notifying ICE? From Washington In Focus | Wednesday August 27th, 2025 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Washington StateTaxpayersDepartment of CorrectionsICEImmigration and Customs Enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057164/pritzker-hasnt-heard-from-white-house-about-addressing-public-safety https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057164_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057164_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker Hasn’t Heard From White House About Addressing Public Safety Greg Bishop shares the continued back and forth between President Donald Trump and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker about how to address public safety and whether the governor will call the president to send the guard or if the president will send troops to Chicago unilaterally. 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 767 J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpChicagopublic safetyIllinoispoliceNational Guardviolencecrime rateshomicide statisticscrime dataviolent crimeTrumpJB Pritzkerlocal police https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057165/cook-county-gun-ban-plaintiffs-ask-scotus-for-review https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057165_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057165_video_v4.mp4 Cook County Gun Ban Plaintiffs Ask SCOTUS for Review Greg Bishop gets to the latest in gun ban litigation with plaintiffs challenging Cook County's ban asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take the case. This comes as the statewide ban a district judge found unconstitutional is cued up for appeals' court arguments next month. 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 891 gun controlgun ban litigationSecond Amendment FoundationAlan GottliebGreg BishopCook CountyGun violenceJB Pritzkerfirearmsgun rightsfirearms litigationfirearms lawBruenIllinoisSupreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057166/illinois-in-focus-county-gun-ban-plaintiffs-petition-scotus-pritzker-hasnt-heard-from-white-house https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057166_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057166_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: County gun ban plaintiffs petition SCOTUS; Pritzker hasn’t heard from White House Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Aug. 28th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1989 IllinoisGun ControlSupreme CourtJB PritzkerCook CountySecond AmendmentChicago CrimeNational GuardGreg Bishopgun banDonald TrumpChicagoFirearmsIllinois in Focuspublic safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057167/trump-illinois-slob-of-a-governor-should-call-for-help-with-public-safety https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057167_video_v4.mp4 Trump: Illinois’ ‘Slob of a Governor’ Should Call for Help With Public Safety Trump: Illinois’ 'slob of a governor' should call for help with public safety 2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Donald TrumpIllinoisGovernorPublic SafetyCrime RatesFederal Assistance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057168/gov-desantis-the-commandeering-of-the-roads https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057168_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057168_video_v4.mp4 Gov. DeSantis: "The Commandeering of the Roads" Governor DeSantis Announces Progress on Tampa Bay Transportation Projects Source: Florida Governor DeSantis 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Ron DeSantisFloridaFlorida Department of TransportationTampa BayTransportation ProjectsState RoadsLocal Governments https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057169/new-state-35-counties-proposed-by-california-republicans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057169_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057169_video_v4.mp4 New State: 35 Counties Proposed by California Republicans Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher Speaks on New Two state Proposal Source: California Assembly Republicans 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 386 James GallagherTwo State SolutionCalifornia RepublicansCalifornia SplitCalifornia statenew statehoodOrange CountyForgotten People https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057170/washington-spent-more-than-dollar23m-to-hold-illegal-aliens-with-ice-detainers-in-2024 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057170_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057170_video_v4.mp4 Washington Spent More Than $23M To Hold Illegal Aliens With ICE Detainers in 2024 (The Center Square) – A group of Washington state Republican senators, including 31st Legislative District Sen. Phil Fortunato of Auburn, are calling for the repeal of a state law that limits law enforcement's cooperation with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials. The Keep Washington Working Act, adopted in 2019, restricts local law enforcement from using local resources to help federal officials enforce immigration law and prevents local law enforcement from sharing nonpublic information with federal officials in most cases. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_819e162f-dade-4e9f-9c09-f8d40021da26.html 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 903 Washington StateICE detaineesKeep Washington Working Actstate lawFederal fundingstate lawmakersThe Center SquareWashingtonHomeland securityDepartment of correctionsBob FergusonSpencer PauleyCarleen JohnsonTrump administrationpolicy advisor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057171/legislator-insists-illinois-child-welfare-agency-uses-interns-has-legal-exposure https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057171_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057171_video_v4.mp4 Legislator insists Illinois’ child welfare agency uses interns, has legal exposure An Illinois state legislator insists the state’s child welfare agency is violating the law by using interns to investigate families, opening the state to potential legal exposure. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services said Davis had “both the law and facts wrong.” 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 141 Illinoischild welfareDepartment of Children and Family ServicesJed Davisinternschild safetylegal exposureparental rightsstate legislatorinvestigations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057172/how-have-courts-ruled-so-far-on-federal-funding-threats-to-sanctuary-jurisdictions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057172_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057172_video_v4.mp4 How Have Courts Ruled So Far on Federal Funding Threats to Sanctuary Jurisdictions? From Washington In Focus | Tuesday August 26th, 2025 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Federal FundingSanctuary JurisdictionsCourt RulingsSeattleSpokaneWashington StateDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057173/why-did-spokane-county-court-dismiss-the-protest-related-cases-initially https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057173_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057173_video_v4.mp4 Why Did Spokane County Court Dismiss the Protest-Related Cases Initially? From Washington In Focus | Tuesday August 26th, 2025 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Spokane CountyWashington StateCity ProsecutorSpokane County CourtDismissed CasesProtestsFailure to DisperseRefile Cases https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057174/michigan-republican-criticizes-corporate-welfare-schemes-and-their-lack-of-transparency https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057174_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057174_video_v4.mp4 Michigan Republican Criticizes 'Corporate Welfare Schemes' & Their Lack of Transparency Rep Steve Carra (R) Criticizes 'Corporate Welfare Schemes' & Their Lack of Transparency in Michigan House Oversight Committee Meeting. August 26, 2025 Source: Michigan House TV 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 181 Steve CarraMichiganRepublican PartyCorporate WelfareTaxpayer DollarsMichigan HouseGovernment SpendingTransparencyMichigan Strategic Fund https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057175/addressing-big-issues-homelessness-in-focus-after-austin-tour https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057175_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057175_video_v4.mp4 Addressing Big Issues: Homelessness in Focus After Austin Tour Plans for the Good Neighbor Village in Spanaway are moving forward after site development approval last week. Modeled after a facility in Austin, Texas, the project aims to provide supportive housing and services for the chronically homeless. Local leaders hope the Spanaway site will replicate Austin’s success in addressing long-term homelessness while creating a sustainable community solution. 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 151 HomelessnessGood Neighbor VillageSpanawayAustin TexasSupportive HousingChronically HomelessCommunity SolutionsTerry WisePierce CountyAffordable Housing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057176/backlash-continues-to-julys-drag-queen-story-hour-event-at-wa-elementary-school https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057176_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057176_video_v4.mp4 Backlash Continues to July’s ‘Drag Queen Story Hour’ Event at WA Elementary School (The Center Square) – According to event officials, a July 26 event held at Donald Eismann Elementary School, part of the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District in Washington state, that included a “Drag Queen Story Hour” and other controversial drag performances, has inspired death threats against organizers and participants. In the meantime, school board members have been getting an earful from community members concerned about the event. Some parents spoke out at Wednesday’s school board meeting. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_24220951-bec5-440e-a802-35a88943d1b9.html 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 827 Drag queenstory hourWashington Stateschool districtschool systemdrag queen showparentingfamily tensiondeath threatselementary schoolcommunity membersschool boardpublic librariescontroversyevent https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057177/2-children-killed-17-injured-in-minneapolis-school-shooting https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057177_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057177_video_v4.mp4 2 Children Killed, 17 Injured in Minneapolis School Shooting Brian O'Hara Chief of Police, gives update on Minneapolis school shooting. August 27th, 11:00am Source: City of Minneapolis YouTube 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 94 Brian O'HaraMinneapolisSchool shootingAnnunciation Roman Catholic ChurchMinnesotaViolenceGun violenceMass shootingPoliceFirst responders https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057178/arizona-debate-highlights-candidates-divide-on-ice-school-vouchers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057178_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057178_video_v4.mp4 Arizona Debate Highlights Candidates’ Divide on ICE, School Vouchers Democratic candidate Adelita Grijalva and Republican Daniel Butierez during the special election General debate 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 393 Adelita GrijalvaDaniel ButierezICE enforcementschool vouchersArizona electionsimmigration reformpublic educationpublic schoolsArizonaDACA recipientsbilingual educationK-12 systemcultural curriculumparenting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057179/education-department-finds-gmu-violated-title-vi https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057179_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057179_video_v4.mp4 Education Department Finds GMU Violated Title VI (The Center Square) — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced George Mason University violated federal law by hiring and promoting staff based on race and other characteristics. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/virginia/article_8e49248a-f41b-4800-bc27-0f97d26439a2.html 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 63 George Mason UniversityTitle VIUS Department of EducationCivil RightsRacial PreferencesHiring Practices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057180/2-children-killed-17-injured-in-minneapolis-school-shooting https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057180_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057180_video_v4.mp4 2 Children Killed, 17 Injured in Minneapolis School Shooting Brian O'Hara Chief of Police, gives update on Minneapolis school shooting. August 27th, 11:00am Source: City of Minneapolis YouTube 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 160 MinneapolisMinnesotaSchool ShootingBrian O'HaraAnnunciation Roman Catholic ChurchCrimeMass ShootingGun ViolencePoliceChildren https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057181/how-did-the-democratic-governors-association-respond-to-stacy-garritys-bid-for-pa-governor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057181_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057181_video_v4.mp4 How Did the Democratic Governors Association Respond to Stacy Garrity’s Bid for PA Governor? From Pennsylvania in Focus episode, "Pennsylvania Treasurer Garrity Running to Unseat Shapiro in 2026" 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Stacy GarrityDoug MastrianoDemocratic Governors AssociationPennsylvaniaPennsylvania politicsIsrael bondsInvestingPennsylvania Treasurer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057182/does-stacy-garrity-have-a-chance-at-unseating-pennsylvania-gov-josh-shapiro https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057182_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057182_video_v4.mp4 Does Stacy Garrity Have a Chance at Unseating Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro? From Pennsylvania in Focus episode, "Pennsylvania Treasurer Garrity Running to Unseat Shapiro in 2026" 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Stacy GarrityJosh ShapiroPennsylvaniaRepublican2026 electionDonald TrumpStatewide history2024 election https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057183/will-pres-trump-be-able-to-shift-states-away-from-mail-in-voting https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057183_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057183_video_v4.mp4 Will Pres. Trump Be Able to Shift States Away From Mail-in Voting? From America's Talking episode, "Dems Oppose Trump’s Bid to End Mail-in Ballots, Voting Machines" 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Donald Trumpmail-in votingvoting machinesUS ElectionsCongress https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057184/new-white-house-flag-lowered-for-the-first-time-since-installation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057184_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057184_video_v4.mp4 New White House Flag Lowered for the First Time Since Installation this is the first time these flags have been lowered to half-staff since they were installed 8/27/25 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 White HouseFlag LoweringHalf-StaffUnited States FlagGovernmentAugust 27 2025 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057185/can-congress-stop-states-from-using-mail-in-ballots https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057185_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057185_video_v4.mp4 Can Congress Stop States From Using Mail-in Ballots? From America's Talking episode, "Dems Oppose Trump’s Bid to End Mail-in Ballots, Voting Machines" 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 mail-in ballotscongresselection lawvoting rightsU.S. Constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057186/wisconsin-senator-d-jodi-sinykin-the-knowles-nelson-program-may-be-in-jeopardy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057186_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057186_video_v4.mp4 Wisconsin Senator (D) Jodi Sinykin 'The Knowles-Nelson Program May Be in Jeopardy' Wisconsin Senator (D) Jodi Sinykin addresses The Knowles-Nelson Program, which "...has been protecting our lakes and streams, securing critical wildlife habitat, and providing world-class recreational opportunities," and how its future may be in jeopardy. 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 108 Jodi SinykinWisconsinKnowles-Nelson ProgramRepublicanJoint Finance CommitteeWisconsin budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057187/which-housing-markets-are-cooling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057187_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057187_video_v4.mp4 Which Housing Markets Are Cooling? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the Zillow July housing market report including which metro areas are seeing home values increase and decrease on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 473 ZillowHousing MarketHome valuesReal EstateOrphe DivounguyChris KrugHome appreciationmarket statisticsaffordable housinghousing inventorylisting pricesprice cut https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057188/does-the-posse-comitatus-act-block-trump-from-using-the-guard-for-crime https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057188_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057188_video_v4.mp4 Does the Posse Comitatus Act Block Trump From Using the Guard for Crime? Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 8/27/25 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Posse Comitatus ActDonald TrumpNational GuardDomestic Law EnforcementInsurrectionLegal BattleCrimeDemocratsEpstein FilesUnited States Law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057189/what-policies-does-johnson-propose-instead-of-military-presence-in-cities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057189_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057189_video_v4.mp4 What Policies Does Johnson Propose Instead of Military Presence in Cities? Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 8/27/25 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Brandon JohnsonChicago MayorTax CutsMilitary SpendingViolent CrimeEducation FundingHousingTrump AdministrationRepublicansChicago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057190/illinois-senate-president-faces-dollar10-million-campaign-finance-violation-fine https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057190_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057190_video_v4.mp4 Illinois Senate President Faces $10 Million Campaign Finance Violation Fine Greg Bishop shares a conversation with Liberty Justice Center's Ryan Morrison about the $10 million fine facing Illinois Senate President Don Harmon over alleged campaign finance violations. 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 650 Don HarmonRyan MorrisonIllinois Senatecampaign finance lawLiberty Justice CenterIllinois State BoardIllinois electionsIllinois lawpolitical corruptionelection speechboard of electionsGreg Bishopself financesubscribelike https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057191/pritzker-johnson-defend-public-safety-approach-amid-trump-criticism https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057191_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057191_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker, Johnson Defend Public Safety Approach Amid Trump Criticism Greg Bishop discusses the latest comments from President Donald Trump, Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and others to the issue around public safety in Chicago. 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1017 Public safetyDonald TrumpJB PritzkerCash bailNational GuardViolent crimeChicagoCenter SquareDelia RamirezChicago Illinoislaw enforcementstate of IllinoisNo Cash BailIllinois PoliticsIllinois law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057192/illinois-in-focus-pritzker-johnson-defend-public-safety-approach-campaign-finance-issue-looms https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057192_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057192_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Pritzker, Johnson defend public safety approach; campaign finance issue looms Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Aug. 27th, 2025 Final segment in full: https://youtu.be/YWPYI2mHMYk Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1794 Public SafetyJB PritzkerBrandon JohnsonChicago crimeCampaign FinanceIllinoisGreg BishopIllinois in Focus DailyCash bailFederal fundingSenate President Don HarmonState lawcorruptionPoliceThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057193/uc-berkeley-sued-for-alleged-discrimination-against-israeli https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057193_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057193_video_v4.mp4 UC Berkeley Sued for Alleged Discrimination Against Israeli (The Center Square) — University of California, Berkeley is facing a lawsuit claiming it denied Dr. Yael Nativ a teaching role for being Israeli. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_56a0b8d6-44bf-479f-909d-5cceeefd6842.html 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 UC BerkeleylawsuitdiscriminationYael NativKenneth MarcusBrandeis CenterIsraeli professorhiring discriminationnational originIsrael Hamas War https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057194/nonprofit-files-complaints-against-trump-attorneys-but-almost-no-public-discipline https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057194_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057194_video_v4.mp4 Nonprofit Files Complaints Against Trump Attorneys but Almost No Public Discipline (The Center Square) – Two nonprofits run by an attorney with long-time Democratic connections have been filing ethics complaints against lawyers who represented Trump officials or issues, seeking to get them disbarred or disciplined. But an investigation by The Center Square found nearly all of the attorneys the groups targeted received no public discipline years after the complaints were filed. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_de746d6d-6d33-46a4-b173-ea294931550b.html 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 432 Dan McCalebArthur Kaneethics complaintsDonald Trumpbar associationlegal representationpublic recordsCenter Squareattorneys generalnon-profitstransparencyIRS https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057195/rfk-jr-the-shrimp-are-so-contaminated https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057195_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057195_video_v4.mp4 RFK Jr: “The Shrimp Are So Contaminated” President Trump Participates in a Cabinet Meeting, Aug. 26, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 RFK JrDonald Trumpshrimpfood contaminationfood safetySouth AsiaCesium-157radioactiveFDA inspectionsUS fishermentrade https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057196/president-trump-praises-decline-in-gov-jobs-growth-of-private-jobs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057196_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057196_video_v4.mp4 President Trump Praises Decline in Gov. Jobs, Growth of Private Jobs President Trump speaks about jobs data in the Cabinet Meeting on August 26th, 2025. Source: The White House 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 Donald TrumpJobs DataPrivate SectorFederal JobsWhite HouseCabinet MeetingJob GrowthJob Creation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057197/budget-deficit-effects-essential-services-in-nola https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057197_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057197_video_v4.mp4 Budget Deficit Effects Essential Services in NOLA NOLA city council discusses Contract Budget Deficit effecting Essential services. August 25, 2025 Source: New Orleans City Council Youtube 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 239 New OrleansNew Orleans City Councilbudget deficitcontract budgetIMF fundsstreet light management311 systemessential servicespublic workssewage and water board https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057198/sec-mcmahon-were-not-going-to-have-the-workforce-we-need https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057198_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057198_video_v4.mp4 Sec. McMahon: “We’re Not Going To Have the Workforce We Need” President Trump Participates in a Cabinet Meeting, Aug. 26, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 115 Sec. McMahonPresident TrumpCabinet MeetingWorkforce DevelopmentSkills GapHands-on LearningCommunity CollegesPublic Private PartnershipsJob TrainingJob Market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057199/city-of-spokane-dismisses-all-failure-to-disperse-charges-against-ice-protesters https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057199_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057199_video_v4.mp4 City of Spokane Dismisses All Failure To Disperse Charges Against Ice Protesters (The Center Square) – Just over two months after the largest protest in Spokane since the 2020 Black Lives Matter movement, the City Prosecutor’s Office has dismissed all misdemeanor charges for failure to disperse against the June 11 and June 14 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement protesters. The Spokane County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that it has also dropped all of those charges it filed. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_ad4499a3-bb6f-46d2-8fe9-5de4598983b7.html 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 915 SpokaneprotestsICE agentsprosecutor officefailure to dispersecharges dismissedThe Center Squarenewspolice reportsbody camera footagepublic safety agenciesstatute limitationsprosecute casesnews updatessubscribe https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057200/island-county-election-observer-avoids-jail-for-not-wearing-a-mask-despite-mandate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057200_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057200_video_v4.mp4 Island County Election Observer Avoids Jail for Not Wearing a Mask Despite Mandate Source: Island County Sheriff 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 251 Island Countyelection observermask mandateTimothy Hazelocivil rightsballot countingSheriffWashington StateCoupeville Marshals Office https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057201/policy-questions-loom-as-pritzker-announces-ag-investment-tax-credits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057201_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057201_video_v4.mp4 Policy Questions Loom as Pritzker Announces Ag Investment, Tax Credits Gov. J.B. Pritzker says a new fertilizer production facility in Douglas County is a major win for Illinois, but a Southern Illinois Republican says Pritzker has not been a friend to agriculture. 2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 JB PritzkerRhonda BelfordIllinoisAgricultureTax CreditsEnergy PolicyBusiness Tax CreditsEconomic PolicyDouglas County https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057202/las-vegas-mayor-i-dont-need-the-marines-on-las-vegas-boulevard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057202_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057202_video_v4.mp4 Las Vegas Mayor: "I Don’t Need the Marines on Las Vegas Boulevard" Mayor Berkley's News Conference for Aug. 21, 2025 2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 132 Las VegasCarolyn GoodmanLas Vegas Boulevardfederal grantssocial servicestourismcity governmentcity of las vegasMayor Berkley https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057203/whats-next-as-federal-government-moves-to-withhold-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057203_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057203_video_v4.mp4 What’s Next as Federal Government Moves to Withhold Funding? Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Greg Bishopfederal fundingpolicy changesIllinoistransportation dollarsseatbelt lawsalcohol age https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057204/how-much-money-could-be-at-stake-for-a-state-like-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057204_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057204_video_v4.mp4 How Much Money Could Be at Stake for a State Like Illinois? Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Illinoiscash bailpretrial justiceGreg BishoplawfinanceAmerican Civil Liberties Union of IllinoisEd Yankapolicy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057205/how-do-democrats-and-republicans-differ-in-framing-the-impact-of-no-cash-bail https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057205_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057205_video_v4.mp4 How Do Democrats and Republicans Differ in Framing the Impact of No Cash Bail? Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 IllinoisNo Cash BailGreg BishopCam BucknerRobert PetersIllinois LawPolitical NewsDemocratsRepublicansState RepresentativeState Senator https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057206/education-department-finds-gmu-violated-title-vi https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057206_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057206_video_v4.mp4 Education Department Finds GMU Violated Title VI (The Center Square) — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced George Mason University violated federal law by hiring and promoting staff based on race and other characteristics. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/virginia/article_8e49248a-f41b-4800-bc27-0f97d26439a2.html 2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 63 George Mason UniversityTitle VIUS Department of EducationOffice for Civil RightsFederal LawHiring PracticesRacial PreferencesUniversity LeadershipDiversity EquityInclusion PoliciesStaff Promotions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057207/police-officer-legislator-seize-opportunity-to-reform-illinois-cashless-bail https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057207_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057207_video_v4.mp4 Police Officer, Legislator: Seize Opportunity To Reform Illinois’ Cashless Bail The willingness to discuss changes to Illinois’ cashless bail law with the national spotlight on the Land of Lincoln depends on who you ask. 2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 148 IllinoisCashless BailCriminal Justice ReformPatrick SheehanRobert PetersJ.B. PritzkerIllinois legislatureViolence Preventioncrimelaw https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057208/sec-duffy-this-is-about-keeping-people-safe-on-the-road https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057208_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057208_video_v4.mp4 Sec. Duffy: "This Is About Keeping People Safe on the Road" Secretary Duffy Announces Enforcement Action for English Language Proficiency Standards 2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Secretary DuffyEnglish proficiencyTruck driversRoad safetyLaw enforcementTraffic accidents https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057209/il-hospital-association-dollar50b-rural-hospital-fund-woefully-inadequate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057209_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057209_video_v4.mp4 IL Hospital Association: $50B rural hospital fund ‘woefully inadequate’ Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker continues the alarm Democrats have raised over federal health care subsidies as the White House insists they’re shoring up benefits for those who deserve them. 2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 128 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerhealthcareMedicaidrural hospitalsgovernment subsidieshealthcare benefitsJ.D. Vancefederal funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057210/sec-duffy-this-driver-in-florida-had-received-a-cdl-in-washington-california https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057210_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057210_video_v4.mp4 Sec. Duffy: "This Driver in Florida Had Received a CDL in Washington, California" Secretary Duffy Announces Enforcement Action for English Language Proficiency Standards 2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Secretary DuffyCDLCommercial Driver's LicenseFloridaWashingtonCaliforniaTruckingSpeedingTraffic Violation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057211/annual-deadline-nears-for-washington-teachers-to-opt-out-of-paying-union-dues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057211_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057211_video_v4.mp4 Annual Deadline Nears for Washington Teachers to Opt Out of Paying Union Dues The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Erin Volz, the Freedom Foundation Washington State Outreach Director 2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 Washington stateteachers unionunion duesErin VolzFreedom Foundationopting outmembershipteacherseducationWashington Education Association https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057212/communications-director-for-care-net-of-puget-sound-on-the-growing-need-of-crisis-pregnancy-support https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057212_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057212_video_v4.mp4 Communications Director for Care Net of Puget Sound on the Growing Need of Crisis Pregnancy Support The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Amelia Graham the Communications Director for Care Net of Puget Sound 2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 145 Amelia GrahamCare Net of Puget Soundcrisis pregnancypregnancy supportlife affirmingWashington Stateparentingfinancial supportwomen's health https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057213/is-there-an-ai-bubble-in-the-stock-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057213_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057213_video_v4.mp4 Is There an AI Bubble in the Stock Market? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the stock market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 509 Chris Krugstock marketeconomic circumstancesOrphe Divounguyhiring marketshousing marketdebt burdensAI stocksinvestingfiscal deficitsThe Fedstock valuationpersonal finance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057214/illinois-state-rep-and-police-officer-discusses-impacts-on-cashless-bail-on-public-safety https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057214_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057214_video_v4.mp4 Illinois State Rep & Police Officer Discusses Impacts on Cashless Bail on Public Safety Greg Bishop talks live with Illinois state Rep. Patrick Sheehan, R-Homer Glen, about the impact of Illinois' cashless bail policies on public safety and police moral, and what Republicans think should happen with the law. 2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 707 cash bailIllinoisPatrick SheehanGreg BishopPretrial Fairness Actlaw enforcementcrime ratespublic safetySafety ActNo Cash BailIllinois Safety Actjustice systemcourt systemFentanylfederal funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057215/pritzker-says-theres-no-chicago-emergency-as-trump-hedges-sending-guard-for-public-safety https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057215_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057215_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker Says There’s No Chicago Emergency as Trump Hedges Sending Guard for Public Safety Greg Bishop airs the back-and-forth over whether President Donald Trump will send in the National Guard to Chicago, as he hedges whether to wait for officials to ask. Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson responded. 2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 534 Donald TrumpJB PritzkerChicagoNational GuardIllinoisFederal GovernmentBrandon JohnsonPolitical RivalriesNews Segmentfederal troopsassault weaponsJD Vance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057216/trump-ends-tax-funds-for-cashless-bail-policies-as-il-proponents-anticipate-lawsuits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057216_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057216_video_v4.mp4 Trump Ends Tax Funds for Cashless Bail Policies as IL Proponents Anticipate Lawsuits Greg Bishop shares some of the debate around President Donald Trump's executive order ending federal tax funds for cashless bail policies like Illinois' and the push back from proponents of the state's Pretrial Fairness Act. 2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 540 Donald Trumpcashless bailexecutive orderfederal fundingIllinoiscriminal justiceGreg BishopNo cash bailcriminal justice reformEd YohnkaRobert PetersJustin Slaughter https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057217/illinois-in-focus-trump-ends-funding-for-cashless-bail-policies-hedges-on-guard-deployment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057217_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057217_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Trump ends funding for cashless bail policies, hedges on Guard deployment Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Aug. 26th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2149 Illinois in FocusDonald Trumpcash bail policiesNational GuardGreg BishopThe Center SquareIllinois Safety Actlaw enforcementIllinoisJB PritzkerRobert Peterscriminal justicepublic safetyIllinois legislatureFederal funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057218/gov-pritzker-trump-doesnt-care-about-the-well-being-of-the-members-of-our-military-but-i-do https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057218_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057218_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Pritzker: “Trump Doesn’t Care About the Well Being of the Members of Our Military but I Do” 08-25-2025 Governor Pritzker Press Conference 2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 JB PritzkerDonald TrumpMilitaryPress ConferenceIllinois PoliticsChicago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057219/gov-pritzker-on-president-trump-an-arrogant-little-man https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057219_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057219_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Pritzker on President Trump: “An Arrogant Little Man” 08-25-2025 Governor Pritzker Press Conference 2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 JB PritzkerDonald TrumpPress ConferenceIllinois Governor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057220/gov-pritzker-responds-to-trumps-national-guard-comments-on-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057220_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057220_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Pritzker Responds to Trump’s National Guard Comments on Chicago 08-25-2025 Governor Pritzker Press Conference 2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 JB PritzkerDonald TrumpNational GuardChicagoPress ConferenceIllinois GovernorGovernmentPolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057221/trump-hedges-on-guard-deployment-to-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057221_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057221_video_v4.mp4 Trump Hedges on Guard Deployment to Chicago President Donald Trump is hedging on the idea of sending National Guard troops to Chicago. 2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 70 Donald TrumpNational GuardChicagoCrimeJ.B. PritzkerGovernor NewsomGovernor MooreFederal Law Enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057222/trump-order-withholds-funds-from-no-cash-bail-states-like-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057222_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057222_video_v4.mp4 Trump Order Withholds Funds From No-Cash Bail States Like Illinois Taxpayer resources should not be used to support jurisdictions with cashless bail policies, according to a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump. 2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 88 Donald TrumpExecutive OrderCashless BailIllinoisFederal FundsUS Attorney GeneralSanctuary policiesEd YohnkaACLU of IllinoisJ.B. Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057223/president-trump-we-make-the-best-military-equipment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057223_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057223_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: "We Make the Best Military Equipment" President Trump Signs Executive Orders, Aug. 25, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 Donald TrumpMilitary EquipmentSouth KoreaExecutive Orders https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1057224/ag-threatened-with-license-suspension-gov-addresses-bondis-criminal-charge-threat-or-weekly-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1057224_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1057224_video_v4.mp4 AG Threatened With License Suspension; Gov. addresses Bondi’s Criminal Charge Threat | Weekly Recap Washington State Gov. Bob Ferguson is standing by the state’s noncitizen worker protections law despite U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s threats of criminal charges, accusing Washington and Seattle of harboring sanctuary policies that obstruct federal immigration enforcement. At the same time, State Attorney General Nick Brown is under fire after being threatened with an interim suspension of his law license for failing to respond to allegations tied to The Center Square’s reporting on his office’s amicus brief supporting Perkins Coie and more from last week's Washington in Focus 2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2197 Pam BondiBob FergusonNick BrownWashington StateAttorney GeneralLegal IssuesSpokane CountyPermitting FeesUtility RatesEthics ComplaintPerkins CoieFederal FundingSanctuary PoliciesImmigration EnforcementState Bar https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1059732/ab-727-advances-despite-potential-online-predator-warnings https://img.videonest.org/gamma/8K-gu3yi8lU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/8K-gu3yi8lU_video_v3.mp4 AB 727 Advances Despite Potential Online Predator Warnings (The Center Square) - The California Senate Appropriations Committee approved Assembly Bill 727, despite pushback from Republicans that it puts children at risk for online grooming. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_f527432a-084d-4e26-b05d-6a3101a05730.html 2025-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 76 CaliforniaAssembly Bill 727Mark GonzalezLGBTQ youthTrevor ProjectRiverside CountyOnline safetyChild safetyMental healthSuicide prevention https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1059797/governor-jb-pritzker-encouraging-people-to-protest https://img.videonest.org/gamma/y6DWVKUkGnQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/y6DWVKUkGnQ_video_v3.mp4 Governor J.B. Pritzker Encouraging People To Protest Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 9/5/25 2025-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisProtestKnow Your RightsIllinois GovernorGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1060058/newsom-deploys-state-police-to-help-local-law-enforcement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/s9OHDnhjzAo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/s9OHDnhjzAo_video_v3.mp4 Newsom Deploys State Police To Help Local Law Enforcement (The Center Square) – New California Highway Patrol teams will work with local law enforcement to fight crime in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, the San Francisco Bay Area, the Central Valley and Southern California’s Inland Empire. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the CHP teams in the state’s major cities during a week that also saw Attorney General Rob Bonta reveal an agreement to reform the Torrance Police Department in the Los Angeles area. The pact came in response to an investigation that officials said revealed antisemitism, racism and homophobia among officers. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_55831fe7-b7ec-4405-8f0c-a71030251fcf.html 2025-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 367 Gavin NewsomCaliforniaCalifornia Highway Patrollaw enforcementcrimepolice enforcementcrime ratespolice presencecity safetyLos AngelesSan DiegoSan Francisco Bay AreaCentral ValleySouthern California Inland Empire https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1060070/illinois-governor-pritzker-to-sue-if-trump-sends-national-guard-to-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/-zsFXjbdRtU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/-zsFXjbdRtU_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Governor Pritzker to Sue if Trump Sends National Guard to Chicago Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 9/5/25 2025-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisChicagoDonald TrumpNational GuardLawsuitMilitary TroopsState GovernmentLegal Action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1060161/seattle-home-sales-rise-as-prices-dip-offsetting-commercial-revenue-losses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ZoVAmP8qyWc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ZoVAmP8qyWc_video_v3.mp4 Seattle Home Sales Rise as Prices Dip, Offsetting Commercial Revenue Losses From Washington In Focus | Thursday September 4th, 2025 2025-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 SeattleHousing PricesCommercial RevenueReal EstateHome SalesMarket AnalysisResidential RevenuePandemicInterest Rate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1060173/critic-question-california-bills-lawyer-exemption-and-impact-on-veterans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/114kwScoTOg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/114kwScoTOg_video_v3.mp4 Critic Question California Bill’s Lawyer Exemption and Impact on Veterans Carl DeMaio, Republican in the California state Assembly, voices concerns about Bill SB 694 Courtesy of California State Senate 2025-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 100 Carl DeMaioCaliforniaSB 694VeteransState AssemblyLawyersBill LegislationCourtesy of California State Senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1060175/michigan-new-healthcare-bills-for-counselors-discussed-in-committee https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ASY_UQw7ud4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ASY_UQw7ud4_video_v3.mp4 Michigan: New Healthcare Bills for Counselors Discussed in Committee Michigan: New Healthcare Bills for Counselors Discussed in Committee September 3, 2025 Source Michigan House 2025-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 106 MichiganhealthcarecounselorlicensinglegislationreformMichigan Houseprofessional licensingwork opportunitiesstate government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1060176/trump-asks-supreme-court-for-speedy-review-of-tariff-authority https://img.videonest.org/gamma/GY8Tkia7uLY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/GY8Tkia7uLY_video_v3.mp4 Trump Asks Supreme Court for Speedy Review of Tariff Authority (The Center Square) – President Donald Trump asked the U.S. Supreme Court late Wednesday to rescue his trade deals and economic agenda after two lower courts said the president has no authority to issue broad tariffs. Trump's team told the high court that the nation's future depends on a quick ruling. Two courts have already said the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act doesn't give the president unbounded tariff authority. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_248efb69-4022-424c-ad76-fee61c390ab0.html 2025-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 436 Donald TrumpSupreme Courttariffstrade tariffseconomic policyIEEPAsmall businessesTrump tax cutsdeficitCongressional Budget OfficerevenueDan McCalebBrett Rowland https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1060180/fetterman-and-mccormick-raise-antisemitism-to-college-presidents https://img.videonest.org/gamma/-cPA522CITk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/-cPA522CITk_video_v3.mp4 Fetterman and McCormick Raise Antisemitism to College Presidents (The Center Square) - U.S. Senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick continue to build upon their reputation of bipartisan congeniality, particularly expressed in shared views about the state of antisemitism in the United States. The pair sent letters to the presidents of five of the commonwealth’s most prestigious universities “expressing concern about the rise of antisemitism on college campuses.” The schools - Penn State, Temple University, University of Pittsburgh, University of Pennsylvania, and Lehigh University - were notable to the senators for having the highest populations of Jewish students in the state. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_85553e1b-02de-40b4-8ed4-2b8afe18b65a.html 2025-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 573 John FettermanDavid McCormickantisemitismPennsylvania universitiesPenn StateTemple UniversityUniversity of PittsburghUniversity of PennsylvaniaLehigh UniversityIsrael-Hamas warIsrael-Palestine conflictHillel InternationalRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyPalestinians https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1060196/raleigh-mayor-lobbies-for-affordable-housing-on-capitol-hill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/OU22Z7wD6Bc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/OU22Z7wD6Bc_video_v3.mp4 Raleigh Mayor Lobbies for Affordable Housing on Capitol Hill Raleigh Mayor Lobbies for Affordable Housing on Capitol Hill. September 3, 2025 Source: Courtesy of the City of Raleigh 2025-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 87 RaleighMayor Mary-Ann BaldwinAffordable HousingCapitol HillLobbyingTransportation fundingHousing fundsNorth CarolinaCongressional delegation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1060204/beverly-hills-schools-chief-reverses-israeli-flag-decision https://img.videonest.org/gamma/oYDxkAHc7pk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/oYDxkAHc7pk_video_v3.mp4 Beverly Hills Schools Chief Reverses Israeli Flag Decision (The Center Square) - Following the Beverly Hills Unified School District board's vote to display Israeli flags on all its campuses, Superintendent Alex Cherniss overruled the decision, citing safety concerns. “In light of heightened safety concerns around the displaying of flags on our campuses, I have made the decision to take immediate action for the safety and security of our students,” Dr. Cherniss wrote in a statement. “Until further notice, no flags will be displayed on our campuses other than the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the state of California.” Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_06204a5e-7fc6-4d38-bbed-e4d8a8389e8c.html 2025-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 588 Beverly HillsUnified School DistrictIsraeli FlagsAlex ChernissSafety concernsSchool districtFlag policyFlag displaySuperintendent decisionBoard meetingNeutralityIsraeli flagAnti-SemitismJewish community https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1060294/pres-trump-on-cost-of-war-dept-name-change-we-know-how-to-rebrand-without-going-crazy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/EzU0OrYX4QY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/EzU0OrYX4QY_video_v3.mp4 Pres. Trump on Cost of War Dept. Name Change: “We Know How to Rebrand Without Going Crazy” Pres. Trump addresses the cost of renaming the Dept. of Defense, the War Dept. Source: The White House 2025-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 68 Donald TrumpWar DepartmentDepartment of DefenseName ChangeRebrandingGovernment SpendingFort Bragg https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1060376/pres-trump-were-going-to-end-up-with-more-electricity-than-china https://img.videonest.org/gamma/co7k7Fz79vw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/co7k7Fz79vw_video_v3.mp4 Pres. Trump: “We’re Going to End Up With More Electricity Than China” President Trump talks about companies building their own electricity plants on September 5, 2025. Source: The White House 2025-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Donald TrumpelectricityChinaAmerican Taxpayersenergyelectricity plants https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1060565/illinois-preps-lawsuit-and-trump-says-feds-are-coming-to-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/L98BwrprsBk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/L98BwrprsBk_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Preps Lawsuit & Trump Says Feds Are Coming to Chicago In today's edition of Illinois in Focus , The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop unpacks the latest comments about public safety in Chicago from President Donald Trump, Gov. J.B. Pritzker, members of the Illinois Freedom Caucus and more. 2025-09-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Donald TrumpJB PritzkerChicagoIllinoisfederal deploymentpublic safetycrimegun controlsecond amendmentGreg BishopRepublican lawmakerIllinois EducationSchool FundingTaxpayer Dollarspolitical office https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1060574/lawmakers-eye-bipartisan-funding-stopgap-as-appropriations-bills-make-minimal-headway https://img.videonest.org/gamma/WhRNwJZLS8g_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/WhRNwJZLS8g_video_v3.mp4 Lawmakers Eye Bipartisan Funding Stopgap as Appropriations Bills Make Minimal Headway (The Center Square) – With 26 days until the federal government runs out of money, top appropriators have narrowed in on their preferred funding gameplan: push the equivalent of the Senate’s three-bill minibus through the House, then let a Continuing Resolution temporarily cover the rest. Approving a CR would mark the fourth time in a row that U.S. lawmakers have punted on funding the government properly, having passed three CRs in fiscal year 2025 to keep government funding essentially on cruise control. Congress is supposed to craft and pass 12 appropriations bills on an annual basis, providing updated funding for federal agencies to spend on programs. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_89a16630-f91a-4610-b832-b0cb77b1fc6a.html 2025-09-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 531 federal budgetgovernment fundingcontinuing resolutionsfiscal year 2025national debtcongressional reporterspending billsbudgeting processdeficit spendingRepublican leadershipThomas MassieChip Roy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1060603/newsom-deploying-chp-raises-questions-amid-claims-of-crime-drop https://img.videonest.org/gamma/6-ALvq10bLo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/6-ALvq10bLo_video_v3.mp4 Newsom Deploying CHP Raises Questions Amid Claims of Crime Drop From California in Focus | Friday September 5th, 2025 2025-09-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Gavin NewsomCaliforniaCalifornia Highway PatrolCHPCrime RatesCrimeCrime Prevention https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1060605/kenyatta-walks-from-philly-to-capitol-tells-senators-to-do-their-jobs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/MNKc0f2q2ik_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/MNKc0f2q2ik_video_v3.mp4 Kenyatta Walks From Philly to Capitol, Tells Senators to ‘Do Their Jobs' (The Center Square) – With a bit of a limp, Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta made his way up the Capitol steps to cheers and applause. The Philadelphia Democrat had just completed a 105-mile walk to demand funding for mass transit. The journey from Philadelphia to Harrisburg took place over four days, spanning the Democratic National Committee Vice Chair’s entire Labor Day weekend and taking him through urban, suburban, and rural communities in southeastern and central Pennsylvania. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_f79a4467-21e4-4bd3-95da-285bd8c1b5b7.html 2025-09-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 407 Malcolm Kenyattamass transit fundingPennsylvaniaSEPTApublic transitState Senatehealth carepublic servicesimpacts of service cutshospitalsMedicaidChristen SmithChristina Lengyel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1060630/is-newsom-positioning-for-2028-with-tough-on-crime-optics https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ZXa3AERlGVs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ZXa3AERlGVs_video_v3.mp4 Is Newsom Positioning for 2028 With Tough on Crime Optics? From California in Focus | Friday September 5th, 2025 2025-09-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Gavin Newsom2028 Presidential ElectionPresidential RunCalifornia PoliticsTough on CrimePolitical StrategySan FranciscoPress Conference https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1060639/full-speech-trump-border-czar-tom-homan-addresses-state-freedom-caucus-foundation-in-dallas-tx https://img.videonest.org/gamma/KBNAX5Qa2Cw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/KBNAX5Qa2Cw_video_v3.mp4 FULL SPEECH: Trump border czar Tom Homan addresses State Freedom Caucus Foundation in Dallas, TX Friday evening, Trump administration border czar Tom Homan addressed members of the State Freedom Caucus Foundation in Dallas, Texas. 2025-09-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2498 Tom Homanborder securityDonald TrumpTrump administrationillegal immigrationborder czarState Freedom Caucusborder patrolJoe Bidencriminal cartelschild traffickingillegal aliensICEdeportationopen border https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1060652/full-speech-fl-gov-ron-desantis-addresses-state-freedom-caucus-foundation-in-dallas-tx https://img.videonest.org/gamma/fV22lPJeMb8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/fV22lPJeMb8_video_v3.mp4 FULL SPEECH: FL Gov. Ron Desantis addresses State Freedom Caucus Foundation in Dallas, TX Friday evening, Florida Gov. Ron Desantis addressed members of the State Freedom Caucus Foundation in Dallas, Texas. 2025-09-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2814 Ron DeSantisState Freedom CaucusFloridaTexasFlorida GovernorState budgetelectionschool choiceparental rightscurriculum transparencyconservative policyillegal immigrationmedical freedomDonald Trumpeducation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1060670/oklahoma-requires-blue-state-teachers-to-take-ideology-test https://img.videonest.org/gamma/DwdFTriraE0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/DwdFTriraE0_video_v3.mp4 Oklahoma Requires Blue State Teachers To Take Ideology Test (The Center Square) - The Oklahoma State Department of Education is partnering with Prager University to potentially administer an ideological test to new teachers coming from New York and California. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_d040fdf1-ddff-4915-94ac-0d1834b43761.html 2025-09-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 OklahomaIdeology testPrager UniversityNew YorkCaliforniaRyan WaltersTeacher shortageEducationConservative mediaCivicsSupreme Court DecisionsAmerica First https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1060671/pres-trump-on-declining-gas-prices-thats-like-a-massive-tax-cut https://img.videonest.org/gamma/V854dAhEKqo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/V854dAhEKqo_video_v3.mp4 Pres. Trump on Declining Gas Prices: “That’s Like a Massive Tax Cut” President Trump talks about falling gas prices on September 5, 2025. Source: The White House 2025-09-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpGas pricesTax cutEnergyDemocratsWhite HouseGasoline prices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1060760/homan-democrats-hate-trump-more-than-they-love-their-communities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/SZIIhunZ0us_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/SZIIhunZ0us_video_v3.mp4 Homan: Democrats ‘hate’ Trump more than they ‘love’ their communities Trump administration border czar Tom Homan says Democrat leaders in sanctuary states and cities hate President Donald Trump more than they care for their communities. Full speech: https://youtu.be/KBNAX5Qa2Cw 2025-09-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 223 Tom Homansanctuary citiesDonald Trumpborder securityillegal immigrationpublic safetycrimeimmigration policycriminal aliensJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1060761/congressional-freedom-caucus-members-take-questions-at-state-network-summit-in-dallas-tx https://img.videonest.org/gamma/3M93trku5RY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/3M93trku5RY_video_v3.mp4 Congressional Freedom Caucus members take questions at state network summit in Dallas, TX U.S. Reps. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, Keith Self, R-Texas, Chip Roy, R-Texas, and Brandon Gill, R-Texas, field questions from members of the media at the State Freedom Caucus Network Summit in Dallas, Texas. 2025-09-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 773 Freedom CaucusPolitical ConferenceFiscal ConservatismGovernment SpendingDebtImmigration ReformAmerican JobsLegal ImmigrationIllegal ImmigrationState Network SummitNational Defense Authorization ActDefense SpendingTax CutsUkraine WarMilitary contractors https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1060765/illinois-freedom-caucus-members-hold-roundtable-at-state-network-summit-in-dallas-texas https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ZSrRk4oI1wU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ZSrRk4oI1wU_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Freedom Caucus members hold roundtable at state network summit in Dallas, Texas Illinois state Reps. Adam Niemerg, D-Dieterich, Blain Wilhour, R-Beecher City, David Friess, R-Red Bud, state Sen. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport and state Reps. Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, and Chris Miller, R-Oakland, hold a roundtable discussion while attending the State Freedom Caucus Network Summit in Dallas, Texas. 2025-09-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1246 Illinois Freedom CaucusRepublican platformPublic PolicyIllinois ElectionsConservativeRepublican partyPolitical PolicyState PoliticsIllinois Republican partyFreedom CaucusJB PritzkerRon DeSantisIllinoisSenator ChesneyChris Miller https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1060778/illinois-freedom-caucus-members-hold-roundtable-at-state-network-summit-in-dallas-texas https://img.videonest.org/gamma/0rJ3QA_2-Q0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/0rJ3QA_2-Q0_video_v3.mp4 Illinois Freedom Caucus members hold roundtable at state network summit in Dallas, Texas Illinois state Reps. Adam Niemerg, D-Dieterich, Blain Wilhour, R-Beecher City, David Friess, R-Red Bud, state Sen. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport and state Reps. Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, and Chris Miller, R-Oakland, hold a roundtable discussion while attending the State Freedom Caucus Network Summit in Dallas, Texas. 2025-09-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 710 Illinois Freedom CaucusChris MillerBrad HalbrookSenator ChesneyRepublican PartyNetwork SummitBlaine Wilhourconservative politicscourageaccountabilitypolitical strategyDallas TexasGun violenceChicago crimeillegal immigration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1060785/state-freedom-caucus-network-leaders-hold-news-conference-at-summit-in-dallas-texas https://img.videonest.org/gamma/2KSZvIc6RTk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/2KSZvIc6RTk_video_v3.mp4 State Freedom Caucus Network leaders hold news conference at summit in Dallas, Texas Leaders of various state Freedom Caucuses hold a news conference Saturday at the State Freedom Caucus Network Annual Summit in Dallas, Texas 2025-09-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1014 State Freedom CaucusGun rightsSecond AmendmentSchool safetySchool choiceenergy infrastructureDonald Trumppolitical agendaMissouri Freedom Caucusstate policiesAnnual SummitRedistrictingMarylandAndy HarrisTexas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1060821/potential-pritzker-challenger-and-governor-expects-feds-soon-or-weekly-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/mNCuKyKGtuI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/mNCuKyKGtuI_video_v3.mp4 Potential Pritzker Challenger & Governor Expects Feds Soon | Weekly Recap Greg Bishop covers the latest developments on how the Trump administration plans to address public safety in Chicago and Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s refusal to call the president for assistance. He also speaks live with Ted Dabrowski, a potential Republican gubernatorial candidate, about how Illinois should engage with the Trump administration on crime and immigration enforcement, while also examining the state’s education funding and outcomes and more 2025-09-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 3629 IllinoisGovernor J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpChicago crimeTed Dabrowskipublic safetycrime ratesimmigrationeducationproperty taxesfederal law enforcementviolent crimecrime preventionpolice supportIllinois politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1060904/routh-representing-himself-begins-picking-florida-jury-monday https://img.videonest.org/gamma/jjPiyJke0BU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/jjPiyJke0BU_video_v3.mp4 Routh, Representing Himself, Begins Picking Florida Jury Monday (The Center Square) – Ryan Routh will have court-appointed lawyers nearby as he represents himself in a Florida court against charges related to attempting to assassinate Donald Trump. Jury selection starts Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Routh, 59, is a construction worker from North Carolina more recently working in Hawaii. He pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate, assaulting a federal officer and several firearm violations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/florida/article_17ab15e0-9794-400d-a0ab-ea7e9538f075.html 2025-09-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 340 Ryan RuthDonald Trumpassassination attemptTrialFloridaThe Center SquareChristen SmithAlan WootenUpdatesCaptureHighwayEscape https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1060936/washington-commercial-real-estate-tax-revenue-down https://img.videonest.org/gamma/3dUg9TclSeo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/3dUg9TclSeo_video_v3.mp4 Washington Commercial Real Estate Tax Revenue Down From Washington In Focus | Thursday September 4th, 2025 2025-09-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 WashingtonReal EstateTax RevenueLaffer CurveTax RateCapital GainsReal Estate TaxTax LawState LegislatureExcise Tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1060989/as-far-as-hano-is-concerned-the-mayor-has-no-direct-signatory-authority-nola-city-council-meeting https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1bbXM8lZpQI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1bbXM8lZpQI_video_v3.mp4 'As Far as HANO is Concerned the Mayor Has No Direct Signatory Authority' NOLA City Council Meeting 'As Far as HANO is Concerned the Mayor Has No Direct Signatory Authority' NOLA City Council Meeting. September 5, 2025 Source: NOLA City Council 2025-09-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 125 NOLA City CouncilHANOLatoya CantrellHUDSignatory AuthorityHousing Authority of New OrleansDepartment of Housing and Urban Development https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1060990/pres-trump-we-just-set-a-record-on-low-crime-in-washington-dc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/kw-kwrj8Xag_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/kw-kwrj8Xag_video_v3.mp4 Pres. Trump: “We Just Set a Record on Low Crime in Washington DC” President Trump talks about addressing crime in D.C. and other cities on September 5, 2025. Source: The White House 2025-09-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Donald Trumpcrime rateWashington DClow crimecrime reductionNational Emergency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1061555/lets-go-washington-announces-two-initiatives-on-parental-rights-and-girls-sports https://img.videonest.org/gamma/hdNDmDstuMY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/hdNDmDstuMY_video_v3.mp4 Let’s Go Washington Announces Two Initiatives on Parental Rights & Girls’ Sports The center Square's Carleen Johnson Interviews the founder of Let's Go Washington, Brian Heywood 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 123 Brian HeywoodLet's Go WashingtonParental RightsGirls SportsSchool DistrictsTeacher AbuseEducation LawsuitsInforming Parents https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1063510/illinois-in-focus-homan-targets-chicago-freedom-caucus-responds-to-pritzkers-move-out-comment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/YRh45DkLLHM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/YRh45DkLLHM_video_v3.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Homan targets Chicago; Freedom Caucus responds to Pritzker’s ‘move out’ comment Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Sept. 8th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2559 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1063556/homan-targets-chicago-in-speech-to-state-freedom-caucus-network https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ZZ6sW5YrWpk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ZZ6sW5YrWpk_video_v3.mp4 Homan targets Chicago in speech to State Freedom Caucus Network Greg Bishop shares some of the moments from Trump administration border czar Tom Homan who spoke to the State Freedom Caucus Network in Dallas, Texas Friday. Full Homan speech: https://youtu.be/KBNAX5Qa2Cw 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1242 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1063558/trump-to-push-scotus-for-ruling-on-tariff-authority-and-accused-assassin-defends-himself-in-trial https://img.videonest.org/gamma/HzCtjkxwsE0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/HzCtjkxwsE0_video_v3.mp4 Trump to Push SCOTUS for Ruling on Tariff Authority & Accused Assassin Defends Himself in Trial President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration will ask the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to quickly take up his appeal on tariff authority after two lower courts rejected his claims of broad authority to issue import duties under a 1977 law. Ryan Routh, North Carolinian and resident of Hawaii charged with trying to assassinate Donald Trump during the last campaign season, begins his defense Monday in a Florida federal courtroom. As the Illinois Freedom Caucus and Chicago Flips Red join forces to invite President Donald Trump’s crime cleanup efforts into Chicago, some residents say federal assistance is needed in the city. And more... 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 Donald Trumptariff authoritySupreme CourtRyan RouthChicago crimefederal helpInternational Emergency Economic Powers Actviolent crimepublic safetyimmigration enforcementICEnational guardelection systemvoter fraudIllinois Governor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1078289/record-spending-and-shrinking-population-is-illinois-at-a-crossroads https://img.videonest.org/gamma/H2CQ0HkgqYE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/H2CQ0HkgqYE_video_v3.mp4 Record Spending & Shrinking Population: Is Illinois at a Crossroads? Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 IllinoisIllinois populationspendingstate spending planpopulation declinecensusJ.B. PritzkerRon DeSantisFloridaTexasincome taxFreedom Caucusgovernment regulation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1081008/president-trump-massive-tax-credit-for-school-choice-scholarship https://img.videonest.org/gamma/6LIaIt5Vuv0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/6LIaIt5Vuv0_video_v3.mp4 President Trump - "Massive Tax Credit for School Choice Scholarship” President Trump - "Massive Tax Credit for School Choice Scholarship” September 8, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Donald TrumpSchool ChoiceTax CreditScholarshipEducation Reform https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1084500/freedom-caucus-pritzkers-move-comments-insulating-to-illinoisans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/EWT3_WAb09s_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/EWT3_WAb09s_video_v3.mp4 Freedom Caucus: Pritzker’s ‘move’ comments ‘insulating’ to Illinoisans Members of the Illinois Freedom Caucus say people want to leave the state because Gov. J.B. Pritzker has run the state into the ground. 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 231 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisFreedom Caucusstate governmentIllinois Politicsleaving state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1084513/dhs-launches-ice-midway-blitz-in-chicago-as-trump-calls-out-cashless-bail https://img.videonest.org/gamma/i0dEBX87ztI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/i0dEBX87ztI_video_v3.mp4 DHS launches ICE 'Midway Blitz' in Chicago as Trump calls out cashless bail As the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announces a new operation in Chicago, President Donald Trump said Sunday he is not going to war with the city. On Monday, Trump took aim at cashless bail policies that started in Illinois when he delivered remarks to the White House Religious Liberty Commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 93 Donald TrumpDepartment of Homeland SecurityICEMidway Blitzcashless bailChicagocriminal justicelaw enforcementpublic safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1084516/gov-desantis-florida-is-the-place-where-woke-goes-to-die https://img.videonest.org/gamma/rNSmTWABfxY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/rNSmTWABfxY_video_v3.mp4 Gov. DeSantis: “Florida Is the Place Where Woke Goes to Die” Friday evening, Florida Gov. Ron Desantis addressed members of the State Freedom Caucus Foundation in Dallas, Texas. 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 Ron DeSantisFloridaState Freedom Caucus FoundationDEIPublic UniversitiesWoke IssuesEliminating DEI https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1084524/the-white-house-president-trump-wed-love-to-go-into-chicago-and-straighten-it-out https://img.videonest.org/gamma/NMGz8E9oywY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/NMGz8E9oywY_video_v3.mp4 The White House – President Trump 'We'd Love to Go Into Chicago and Straighten it Out' The White House – President Trump 'We'd Love to Go Into Chicago and Straighten it Out' September 8,2025 Source: The White House 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Donald TrumpChicagoCrimeCashless bailPolitical ideologyChicago governorChicago mayor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1084600/king-county-councilmember-demands-action-on-fiscal-oversight-issues-in-human-services-department https://img.videonest.org/gamma/0vfZ5AUnYj4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/0vfZ5AUnYj4_video_v3.mp4 King County Councilmember Demands Action on Fiscal Oversight Issues in Human Services Department King County Councilmember held a press conference 9/8/25 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 284 Claudia BalducciKing CountyFiscal OversightHuman ServicesGovernment SpendingCounty CouncilLocal GovernmentAudit Findings https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1084632/georgia-state-senator-state-income-tax-top-priority-of-freedom-caucus https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Rmw-VR-n7hs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Rmw-VR-n7hs_video_v3.mp4 Georgia State Senator: State Income Tax Top Priority of Freedom Caucus Georgia State Senator Colton Moore (R) answers questions from The Center Square's Greg Bishop at the Freedom Caucus Summit in Dallas, TX 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Colton MooreGeorgiaState income taxFreedom CaucusGreg BishopThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1084637/illinois-freedom-caucus-responds-to-pritzkers-move-out-comment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/B_aFrMTu-Uw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/B_aFrMTu-Uw_video_v3_converted.mp4 Illinois Freedom Caucus Responds to Pritzker’s ‘Move Out’ Comment Greg Bishop shares reaction from the Illinois Freedom Caucus to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's comments that if people don't want to stay in Illinois to make the state better, they should move. Full roundtable discussion: https://youtu.be/ER0NOZtpOwc 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 867 IllinoisJB PritzkerFreedom Caucus NetworkState Freedom CaucusGreg BishopState Representative2026 electionRepublican Partystatewide officesIllinois economyIllinois politicsRon DeSantisFlorida economyBrandon Johnson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1084638/economist-why-weak-jobs-data-trumps-inflation-concerns-for-fed-policy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/N9dOJvoATlw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/N9dOJvoATlw_video_v3.mp4 Economist: Why Weak Jobs Data Trumps Inflation Concerns for Fed Policy Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the jobs report and what it could mean for Fed policy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 679 Jobs reportinflationFederal Reserveinterest ratesUS economyeconomic growthOrphe DivounguyChris Kruglabor marketeconomic activityJerome Powellconsumer price indexpodcastinflation rateFed Funds Rate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1084639/ag-bonta-responds-to-supreme-court-ice-ruling-its-disappointing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/oOsCNVjQpXA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/oOsCNVjQpXA_video_v3.mp4 AG Bonta Responds to Supreme Court ICE Ruling: ‘It’s Disappointing’ Attorney General Bonta Makes Major Announcement in Los Angeles Source: California Department of Justice 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 258 Rob BontaSupreme CourtICEimmigrationCalifornia Department of Justiceemergency docket https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1084640/beverly-hills-schools-overrule-flag-vote-citing-safety-concerns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/BQC6sL6xRB8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/BQC6sL6xRB8_video_v3.mp4 Beverly Hills Schools Overrule Flag Vote, Citing Safety Concerns From Education in Focus | Friday September 5, 2025 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Beverly HillsSchool DistrictIsraeli FlagAlex ChernissJewish StudentsSafety ConcernsOverrulingDisplaying Flags https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1084648/assembly-member-cautions-state-on-potential-gas-supply-crisis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/tyqeXQEGxno_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/tyqeXQEGxno_video_v3.mp4 Assembly Member Cautions State on Potential Gas Supply Crisis "Gas Crisis Warning: Experts Sound Alarm on Newsom Oil Plan Failure" Courtesy of California Assembly Republicans 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 153 Stan EllisCaliforniaGas crisisOil supplyEnergy policyForeign oilNational securityGas pricesCrude oilOil import https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1084650/president-trump-were-fighting-as-you-know-for-school-choice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/aFPfPqJk7bI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/aFPfPqJk7bI_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "We’re Fighting as You Know for School Choice" President Trump Delivers Remarks to the White House Religious Liberty Commission 9/8/25 Source: The White House 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Donald TrumpSchool ChoiceParentingParent's rightsWhite House Religious Liberty CommissionTexas LegislatureLegislatorsTexas Governor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1084654/president-trump-protecting-the-right-to-prayer-in-our-public-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/TolRSJV6W1E_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/TolRSJV6W1E_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "Protecting the Right to Prayer in Our Public Schools" President Trump Delivers Remarks to the White House Religious Liberty Commission 9/8/25 Source: The White House 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Donald TrumpDepartment of EducationPublic SchoolsPrayerReligious LibertyWhite House Religious Liberty Commission https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1084655/why-does-pritzker-dismiss-talk-of-splitting-illinois-as-unrealistic https://img.videonest.org/gamma/XKxcivnK3YE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/XKxcivnK3YE_video_v3_converted.mp4 Why Does Pritzker Dismiss Talk of Splitting Illinois as Unrealistic? Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 80 IllinoisSouthern IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerIllinois Freedom CaucusSplitting Illinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1084662/president-trump-the-principal-didnt-like-it https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Qh0zBsK6D9I_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Qh0zBsK6D9I_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "The Principal Didn’t Like It" President Trump Delivers Remarks to the White House Religious Liberty Commission 9/8/25 Source: The White House 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Donald TrumpWhite HouseReligious Liberty CommissionHannah AllenSchool prayerHoney Grove TexasReligious freedom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1084673/pennsylvania-state-sen-keefer-r-keep-carving-away-at-dismantling-progressivism https://img.videonest.org/gamma/T5yDM6IaXDc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/T5yDM6IaXDc_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania State Sen. Keefer (R): Keep ‘Carving Away’ at Dismantling Progressivism Pennsylvania State Senator Dawn Keefer (R) answers questions from The Center Square's Greg Bishop at the Freedom Caucus Summit in Dallas, TX 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Dawn KeeferPennsylvaniaSenatorGreg BishopFreedom CaucusDallas TXTom HomanRon DeSantisProgressivismLegislative ChangeDisney https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1084674/pennsylvania-state-senator-party-leadership-is-the-path-of-least-resistance https://img.videonest.org/gamma/zd5qmJSj9Go_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/zd5qmJSj9Go_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania State Senator: Party Leadership Is ‘The Path of Least Resistance' Pennsylvania State Senator Dawn Keefer (R) answers questions from The Center Square's Greg Bishop at the Freedom Caucus Summit in Dallas, TX 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 94 Dawn KeeferPennsylvaniaState BudgetFreedom CaucusGreg BishopLegislatureRepublican PartyPolitical LeadershipPennsylvania State Senator https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1084677/pennsylvania-state-senator-migrants-draining-already-strained-resources https://img.videonest.org/gamma/6OHsOlDCkbY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/6OHsOlDCkbY_video_v3.mp4 Pennsylvania State Senator: Migrants Draining Already-Strained Resources Pennsylvania State Senator Dawn Keefer (R) answers questions from The Center Square's Greg Bishop at the Freedom Caucus Summit in Dallas, TX 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Dawn KeeferPennsylvaniaState SenatorMigrantsRefugeesImmigrationEducationIllegal ImmigrationPennsylvania Budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1084680/school-board-split-on-resolution-to-display-israeli-flags-in-classrooms https://img.videonest.org/gamma/GTFqf0PWrJI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/GTFqf0PWrJI_video_v3.mp4 School Board Split on Resolution to Display Israeli Flags in Classrooms From Education in Focus | Friday September 5, 2025 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Israeli flagSchool boardResolutionAntisemitismIsraeli-Hamas warJewish communityDisplaying flagsPublic schoolsJewish community supportIsrael https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1084682/businesses-brace-for-new-sales-taxes-and-real-estate-revenue-falls-to-pre-2020-levels-or-weekly-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/VcATUt89x9I_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/VcATUt89x9I_video_v3.mp4 Businesses Brace for New Sales Taxes & Real Estate Revenue Falls to Pre-2020 Levels | Weekly Recap A new report from Washington’s Economic and Revenue Forecast Council shows the state’s commercial real estate excise tax revenues have fallen back to pre-2020 levels, despite the Legislature shifting from a flat 1.28% REET rate to a graduated structure in 2019. Meanwhile, starting Oct. 1, Washington businesses will face new retail sales taxes under ESSB 5814, which expands the definition of taxable business activities. These added costs are expected to be passed on to consumers as the state enters the fall tax season and more. 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1910 Washington statebusiness taxstate taxreal estate marketexcise taxcommercial real estateproperty pricesrevenue problemlegislative sessioninterest ratesmortgage rateshousing marketThe Center SquareSeattleBellevue https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1084689/ag-targets-la-county-jails-deemed-inhumane-and-lawsuit-filed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Gig3SVVo7c0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Gig3SVVo7c0_video_v3.mp4 AG Targets LA County: Jails Deemed Inhumane & Lawsuit Filed California Attorney General Bonta Makes Major Announcement in Los Angeles Source: California Department of Justice 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 Rob BontaCalifornia Attorney GeneralLos Angeles CountyInhumane Jail ConditionsCalifornia Department of JusticeLawsuitIncarcerated PersonsMedical CareMental Healthcare https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099962/illinois-gov-pritzker-refuses-to-call-trump-warns-against-military-deployment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099962_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099962_video_v4.mp4 Illinois Gov. Pritzker Refuses to Call Trump, Warns Against Military Deployment Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 9/10/25 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 IllinoisGovernor PritzkerDonald TrumpMilitary DeploymentElection DisruptionFBIATFDEA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099963/gov-pritzker-criticizes-supreme-court-ruling-allowing-immigration-enforcement-to-continue https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099963_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099963_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Pritzker Criticizes Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Immigration Enforcement to Continue Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 9/10/25 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 J.B. PritzkerSupreme CourtImmigration policyRacial profilingImmigration enforcementTom Homan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099964/state-freedom-caucus-network-leaders-discuss-gun-rights-energy-and-redistricting https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099964_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099964_video_v4_converted.mp4 State Freedom Caucus Network leaders discuss gun rights, energy and redistricting Greg Bishop shares some of the main issues members of the State Freedom Caucus across the country shared during their annual summit in Dallas, Texas Saturday, including issues around the Second Amendment, energy and redistricting. 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1034 State Freedom CaucusGun RightsEnergy PolicyRedistrictingSecond AmendmentTexasConservative PoliticsLegislative AgendaEnergy CostsGerrymanderingPublic SafetyBorder SecurityGreg BishopPolitical IssuesMap Drawing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099965/pritzker-wants-help-with-public-safety-but-refuses-to-call-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099965_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099965_video_v4_converted.mp4 Pritzker wants help with public safety but refuses to call Trump Greg Bishop delivers the latest back and forth between the Trump administration, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and residents of the city of Chicago concerning public safety and immigration enforcement. 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 974 IllinoisPublic SafetyChicagoJ.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpImmigrationICE enforcementsImmigration lawTom HomanTrust ActGun ViolenceCenter SquareKaroline LeavittFederal immigrationRacial profiling https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099966/illinois-in-focus-pritzker-wants-help-but-refuses-to-call-trump-freedom-caucus-discusses-issues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099966_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099966_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Pritzker wants help but refuses to call Trump; Freedom Caucus discusses issues Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Sept. 11th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-09-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2267 Charlie KirkIllinois Politics2026 ElectionsFreedom CaucusGreg BishopPolitical AssassinationDonald TrumpJ.B. PritzkerPolitical ViolenceIllinoisRepublican PartyState LegislatureIllinois GOPIllinois electionIllinois news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099967/illinois-in-focus-pritzker-wants-help-but-refuses-to-call-trump-freedom-caucus-discusses-issues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099967_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099967_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Pritzker wants help but refuses to call Trump; Freedom Caucus discusses issues Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Sept. 10th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2372 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpFreedom CaucusGreg BishopPublic SafetyImmigrationState Freedom Caucusborder securityredistrictingEnergy PolicySecond AmendmentChicago crimeIllinois governmentFederal Immigration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099968/illinois-in-focus-dhs-launches-operation-midway-blitz-doj-to-argue-against-gun-ban-in-court https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099968_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099968_video_v4_converted.mp4 Illinois in Focus: DHS launches Operation Midway Blitz; DOJ to argue against gun ban in court Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Sept. 9th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2441 Illinois in FocusOperation Midway Blitzgun controlDepartment of JusticeIllinois Gun BanSecond AmendmentGreg BishopHomeland Securitygun violenceIllinoisJB PritzkerUS Supreme CourtChicagoPublic SafetyDOJ Lawsuit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099969/gov-ferguson-on-getting-federal-funding-its-going-to-get-done-and-its-going-to-get-paid-for https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099969_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099969_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Ferguson on Getting Federal Funding: “It’s Going To Get Done and It’s Going To Get Paid For” Governor Bob Ferguson Media Event: White River Bridge Source: TVW 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 89 Bob Fergusonfederal fundingWhite River BridgeWashington StateFEMA funds https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099970/police-chief-outlines-technology-upgrades-for-phoenix-department https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099970_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099970_video_v4.mp4 Police Chief Outlines Technology Upgrades for Phoenix Department Phoenix City Council Policy Session - September 9, 2025 Source: The City of Phoenix 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 Phoenix Police DepartmentPublic PortalCitizen ComplaintsTechnology UpgradesData Collectionreportingearly intervention systemPhoenixArizona https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099971/sec-leavitt-unilaterally-bombing-inside-qatar https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099971_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099971_video_v4.mp4 Sec. Leavitt: "Unilaterally Bombing Inside Qatar" Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Sep. 9, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Karoline LeavittWhite HousePress BriefingQatarUnited StatesIsraelDohaHamasDonald Trumpattack https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099972/northwestern-president-steps-down-amid-federal-funding-cuts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099972_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099972_video_v4.mp4 Northwestern President Steps Down Amid Federal Funding Cuts (The Center Square) - Northwestern University President Michael Schill resigned this week amid the federal funding freeze by the Trump administration. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_6fb4bd2e-1193-4d0c-ad12-670f621ba06c.html 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 Michael SchillNorthwestern UniversityFederal FundingTrump AdministrationAnti-SemitismCampus ProtestsIsrael Divestment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099973/sen-hawley-r-mo-zuckerberg-has-once-again-deliberately-misled-and-lied-to-the-american-people https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099973_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099973_video_v4.mp4 Sen. Hawley (R-MO): “Zuckerberg Has Once Again Deliberately Misled and Lied to the American People” Hidden Harms: Examining Whistleblower Allegations that Meta Buried Child Safety Research Source: Senate Judiciary 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 Josh HawleyMark ZuckerbergMetaSenate Judiciarychild safetyVR usersvirtual realitysocial mediatechnology policyonline safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099974/michigan-congressman-were-attacking-abusive-union-leadership https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099974_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099974_video_v4.mp4 Michigan Congressman: “We’re Attacking Abusive Union Leadership” Representative Walberg (R-MI): "We're attacking abusive union leadership" September 9, 2025 Source: U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 Representative WalbergU.S. HouseEducation and Workforce Committeeunion leadershipunion membersRandy Weingartenanti-semitism https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099975/king-county-councilmember-balducci-demands-swift-fix-after-audit-bombshell https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099975_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099975_video_v4.mp4 King County Councilmember Balducci Demands Swift Fix After Audit Bombshell (The Center Square) – King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci is calling for a quick response from the county to address major fiscal oversight issues within the Department of Community and Human Services. On Aug. 26, the King County Committee of the Whole was briefed on recent county audit findings revealing that DCHS made policy choices amid an increase in fiscal responsibility without installing a safety net to monitor whether the funds were being used appropriately. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_c63778fd-e70e-41fd-bae2-af040cd5cb86.html 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 654 King CountyauditsDCHSDepartment of CommunityHuman Servicesfiscal oversightClaudia BalducciWashington stategrantsinternal auditnews coverageThe Center SquareWashington in FocusCommunity Services Departmentfraud https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099976/what-is-driving-up-prices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099976_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099976_video_v4.mp4 What Is Driving up Prices? From Everyday Economics episode, "Why Weak Jobs Data Trumps Inflation Concerns for Fed Policy" 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 inflationsupply and demandecon 101price increaseseconomyprice pressureeconomic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099977/what-would-a-fed-funds-rate-cut-mean-for-everyday-people https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099977_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099977_video_v4.mp4 What Would a Fed Funds Rate Cut Mean for Everyday People? From Everyday Economics episode, "Why Weak Jobs Data Trumps Inflation Concerns for Fed Policy" 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 18 Fed Funds RateInterest RatesMortgage RatesBorrowing CostsFederal ReserveEveryday EconomicsInflation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099978/lap-of-luxury-section-8-covering-arizona-rents-up-to-dollar6020-a-month https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099978_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099978_video_v4.mp4 ‘Lap of Luxury:’ Section 8 Covering Arizona Rents up to $6,020 a Month (The Center Square) - Taxpayers are covering rents of up to $6,020 per month in Arizona, leading taxpayer advocates to question the growing duration of federal Section 8 housing choice voucher (HCV) usage. "Section 8 needs to focus on lifting people out of the trap of poverty, not putting them into the lap of luxury," said National Taxpayers Union president Pete Sepp in an interview with The Center Square. "It's unfair to ask taxpayers who can't afford mortgages or rents of six thousand dollars per month to foot the bill for subsidies amounting to that much." Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/arizona/article_3a65f31d-61ed-478b-a097-937019c81985.html 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 504 Section 8Section 8 housingrental assistanceHUDHousingRent BurdenArizonataxpayersproject voucher programArthur KaneKenneth SchruppScott Turner https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099979/sec-leavitt-analysts-who-said-that-this-absolutely-was-not-the-presidents-authentic-signature https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099979_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099979_video_v4.mp4 Sec. Leavitt: "Analysts Who Said That This Absolutely Was Not the President’s Authentic Signature" Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Sep. 9, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Karoline LeavittWhite HousePress BriefingPresidential SignatureSignature AnalysisAuthenticity ConcernsThe Daily SignalWall Street JournalLitigation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099980/will-congress-address-the-deficit-spending https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099980_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099980_video_v4.mp4 Will Congress Address the Deficit Spending? From America's Talking episode, "Lawmakers Eye Bipartisan Funding Stopgap as Appropriations Bills Make Minimal Headway" 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 CongressDeficit spendingNational DebtBipartisan fundingUS DebtBalanced BudgetAppropriations Bills https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099981/will-congress-keep-funding-the-gov-with-continuing-resolutions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099981_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099981_video_v4.mp4 Will Congress Keep Funding the Gov. With Continuing Resolutions? From America's Talking episode, "Lawmakers Eye Bipartisan Funding Stopgap as Appropriations Bills Make Minimal Headway" 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 government shutdowncontinuing resolutionfunding stopgapbipartisan agreementappropriations billUS CongressLawmakersDemocratsRepublicans https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099982/pritzker-wont-call-trump-for-help-with-public-safety-amid-ice-operation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099982_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099982_video_v4_converted.mp4 Pritzker won’t call Trump for help with public safety amid ICE operation Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker still refuses to call President Donald Trump to discuss how to clean up public safety in Chicago. 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 145 J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpICE operationpublic safetyChicagoKaroline LeavittWhite HouseWashington DCimmigration lawsmilitary troops https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099983/sec-leavitt-many-outlets-in-this-room-decided-that-her-murder-was-not-worth-reporting-on https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099983_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099983_video_v4.mp4 Sec. Leavitt: "Many Outlets in This Room, Decided That Her Murder Was Not Worth Reporting On" Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Sep. 9, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Karoline LeavittIrina murderMedia biasWhite HousePress briefingDemocrat politiciansLiberal judgesCriminal justiceDaniel PennyNew York CityVirtue signal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099984/rep-glenn-grothman-r-wi-your-kids-look-fat-i-dont-say-it-but-i-think-it https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099984_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099984_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI): “Your kids look fat. I don't say it, but I think it." Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI): “Your kids look fat. I don't say it, but I think it." September 9, 2025 Source: House Oversight and Government Reform Hearing Health Care and Financial Services Subcommittee “Better Meals, Fewer Pills: Making Our Children Healthy Again” 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 134 Glenn GrothmanUS HouseHealth CareFinancial ServicesChildhood ObesityMilitary ServiceMedicaidBehavioral HealthNutrient Dense FoodsUltra Processed Foods https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099985/doj-sides-with-plaintiffs-against-illinois-state-gun-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099985_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099985_video_v4.mp4 DOJ Sides with Plaintiffs Against Illinois State Gun Ban Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 IllinoisGun BanDepartment of JusticeCivil Rights DivisionSeventh CircuitUS Court of AppealsDonald Trump administrationState LawPlaintiffsConstitutional Laworal argument https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099986/is-illinois-gun-ban-unconstitutional-appeals-court-to-rule-scotus-watching https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099986_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099986_video_v4.mp4 Is Illinois Gun Ban Unconstitutional? Appeals Court to Rule, SCOTUS Watching Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 IllinoisGun BanAppeals CourtSupreme CourtSecond AmendmentFirearmsStephen McGlynnDistrict Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099987/wa-department-of-ecology-claims-climate-harm-from-trump-era-policies-wpc-pushes-back https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099987_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099987_video_v4.mp4 WA Department of Ecology Claims Climate Harm From Trump-Era Policies; WPC Pushes Back The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Vice President of Research at Washington Policy Center Todd Myers 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 113 Todd MyersWashington Policy CenterWA Department of EcologyClimate ChangeSnowpackUS Department of AgricultureTrump Administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099988/economist-who-would-get-a-tariff-refund https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099988_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099988_video_v4_converted.mp4 Economist: Who Would Get a Tariff Refund? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss who would get a tariff refund if the President's tariff powers were reversed by the Supreme Court and how such a refund would impact the economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 434 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguytariff powersSupreme CourtTrump Administrationeconomic policyStimulus Checksinflationconsumer spendingpurchasing powerDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099989/is-there-a-rise-in-violence-against-muslim-americans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099989_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099989_video_v4.mp4 Is There a Rise in Violence Against Muslim Americans? From Pennsylvania in Focus episode, "Fetterman and McCormick Raise Antisemitism to College Presidents" 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 AntisemitismIslamophobiaMuslim AmericansViolenceDiscriminationUnited StatesWar https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099990/congresswoman-slams-il-snap-errors-praises-wys-eligibility-checks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099990_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099990_video_v4_converted.mp4 Congresswoman slams IL SNAP errors, praises WY’s eligibility checks An Illinois congresswoman says that liberal state policies have turned the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program into a magnet for abuse and a drain on taxpayers. 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 342 Mary MillerSNAP programIllinoisWyomingEligibilityBenefitsFraudGovernment OversightIllinois SNAPWyoming eligibilitySNAP errorstaxpayer benefitsKorin SchmidtMrs. MillerMr. Van Orden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099991/illinois-democrat-representative-this-committee-should-be-demanding-mr-kennedys-resignation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099991_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099991_video_v4.mp4 Illinois Democrat Representative: “This Committee Should be Demanding Mr. Kennedy’s Resignation” Illinois Democrat Representative: “This Committee Should be Demanding Mr. Kennedy’s Resignation” September 9, 2025 Source: House Appropriations Markup Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Bill 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 129 Illinois DemocratMr. KennedyResignationHealthcareVaccinesCDCPublic HealthMaternal HealthDonald TrumpRobert F. Kennedy Jr. https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099992/how-is-the-israel-hamas-war-impacting-antisemitism https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099992_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099992_video_v4.mp4 How Is the Israel Hamas War Impacting Antisemitism? From Pennsylvania in Focus episode, "Fetterman and McCormick Raise Antisemitism to College Presidents" 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Israel Hamas WarAntisemitismJewish PeopleIsraelConflatingReaction to War https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099993/first-lady-and-sec-of-education-announce-the-presidential-ai-challenge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099993_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099993_video_v4.mp4 First Lady and Sec. Of Education Announce the Presidential AI Challenge First Lady Melania Trump Hosts a Meeting of the White House Task Force on AI Education 9/4/25 Source: The White House 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 266 Melania TrumpSecretary of EducationArtificial intelligenceWhite HouseGDP growthAI innovationPresidential AI ChallengeWhite House Task Force https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099994/illinois-republican-more-than-dollar21-million-in-benefits-have-been-stolen-from-illinois-families https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099994_video_v4.mp4 Illinois Republican: “More Than $21 Million in Benefits Have Been Stolen From Illinois Families" Illinois Republican “More Than $21 Million in Benefits Have Been Stolen From Illinois Families' September 9, 2025 Source: House Agriculture Hearing Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee "Exploring State Options in SNAP 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 104 Rep. MillerHouse Agriculture CommitteeSNAPIllinoisBenefit TheftFood SecurityGovernment SpendingNutrition https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099995/doj-to-argue-against-illinois-gun-ban-in-court https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099995_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099995_video_v4_converted.mp4 DOJ To Argue Against Illinois Gun Ban in Court Greg Bishop gets to the latest filings in the challenge against Illinois' gun and magazine ban in the federal appeals court, including the U.S. Department of Justice being granted time during oral arguments later this month. 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 914 Illinois gun banGreg BishopSecond AmendmentUS Department of Justiceoral argumentsfirearm rightsfederal appeals courtIllinoisgun controlProtect Illinois Communities Actfirearmslaw enforcementcenter squareBarnett v RaoulIllinois Supreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099996/dhs-launches-operation-midway-blitz-in-chicago-as-trump-aims-at-cashless-bail-public-safety https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099996_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099996_video_v4_converted.mp4 DHS launches Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago as Trump aims at cashless bail, public safety Greg Bishop airs the latest in the ongoing debate and Trump administration actions concerning public safety and immigration enforcement as the Department of Homeland Security launches Operation Midway Blitz. 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1113 DHS Operation Midway BlitzDonald TrumpChicago ViolenceCashless bailPublic SafetyChicago IllinoisHomeland SecurityIllegal ImmigrantsImmigration EnforcementGreg BishopBorder SecurityFederal FundingJB PritzkerFreedom CaucusLegal Immigration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1099997/full-roundtable-illinois-freedom-caucus-attend-state-network-summit-in-dallas-texas https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1099997_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1099997_video_v4_converted.mp4 Full roundtable: Illinois Freedom Caucus attend State Network Summit in Dallas, Texas Illinois state Reps. Adam Niemerg, D-Dieterich, Blain Wilhour, R-Beecher City, David Friess, R-Red Bud, state Sen. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport and state Reps. Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, and Chris Miller, R-Oakland, hold a roundtable discussion while attending the State Freedom Caucus Network Summit in Dallas, Texas. 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1241 Illinois Freedom CaucusNetwork SummitRepublican platformTax PoliciesIllinois StatetaxpayersRepublicansparty platformSpringfield2026conservative politicspolitical strategypublic safetyillegal immigrationcrime rates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1103686/president-trump-the-monster-who-attacked-him-was-attacking-our-whole-country https://img.videonest.org/gamma/T8U7JLD-bmM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/T8U7JLD-bmM_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "The monster who attacked him was attacking our whole country" President Trump responds to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-09-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Donald TrumpCharlie KirkAssassinationAmerican ValuesFree SpeechCitizenshipRule of lawPatriotismWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109040/illinois-in-focus-freedom-caucus-files-pritzker-impeachment-trump-says-chicago-is-next https://img.videonest.org/gamma/yKIECpcRogs_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/yKIECpcRogs_video_v3.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Freedom Caucus files Pritzker impeachment; Trump says Chicago is next Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Sept. 16th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2499 J.B. PritzkerIllinois Freedom CaucusDonald TrumpChicago CrimeIllinois politicsIllinois State GovernmentImpeachmentpolitical newsimmigration lawsfederal lawTony McCombiepolitical violenceCrime Statisticsimmigration enforcementThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109070/freedom-caucus-files-pritzker-impeachment-amid-urgency-for-political-civility https://img.videonest.org/gamma/5gdYUeeqZn4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/5gdYUeeqZn4_video_v3.mp4 Freedom Caucus files Pritzker impeachment amid urgency for political civility 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 925 IllinoisIllinois Freedom CaucusJB Pritzkerimpeachment filingpolitical civilitypolitical violenceincitement of violenceTony McCombieIL Freedom CaucuscaucusrhetoricGreg BishopThe Center Squareimmigrant lawsIllinois House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109071/trump-says-chicago-is-next-after-pritzker-was-happy-guard-isnt-coming https://img.videonest.org/gamma/yqUqbyivP6A_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/yqUqbyivP6A_video_v3.mp4 Trump says Chicago is next after Pritzker was happy Guard isn't coming Greg Bishop airs the latest on President Donald Trump's public safety push, saying he plans to go into Chicago with or without the support of the governor or mayor. 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 859 Donald TrumpChicagoJ.B. PritzkerNational Guardpublic safetycrime ratefederal law enforcementfederal agencieslocal authoritiesIllinoispolice cooperationhomeland securityimmigrationICEfederal enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109095/sec-noem-memphis-has-a-high-number-of-trafficking https://img.videonest.org/gamma/OWbpYutyb8g_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/OWbpYutyb8g_video_v3.mp4 Sec. Noem: "Memphis has a high number of trafficking" President Trump Signs a Presidential Memorandum, Sep. 15, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Kristi NoemMemphisHuman TraffickingChild ExploitationDrug TraffickingLocal Gangs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109128/president-trump-charts-new-path-in-war-on-drugs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ZzjX_gJqS2w_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ZzjX_gJqS2w_video_v3.mp4 President Trump charts new path in war on drugs President Trump charts new path in war on drugs. September 2, 2025 Source: President Trump's Truth Social 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Donald TrumpWar on DrugsDrug EnforcementTruth SocialNarcoticsDrug TraffickingLaw Enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109138/unleashing-alaskas-extraordinary-resource-potential-subcommittee-meeting https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Q1zd6TYduC8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Q1zd6TYduC8_video_v3.mp4 Unleashing Alaska’s extraordinary resource potential subcommittee meeting Unleashing Alaska’s extraordinary resource potential subcommittee meeting September 16, 2025 Source: U.S. House 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 109 alaskaenergy grantsrenewable energysolar powerwind projecttrump administrationRep. Huffmantribal communitiesclean energyenergy costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109153/after-memphis-support-trump-signals-guard-could-be-sent-to-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/vmcW4iYH9qA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/vmcW4iYH9qA_video_v3.mp4 After Memphis support, Trump signals guard could be sent to Illinois Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 9/16/25 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 National GuardIllinoisMemphisTennesseeDonald TrumpGovernmentMayorGovernor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109162/new-york-gov-hochul-says-mamdani-endorsement-doesnt-change-who-i-am https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ZVX08Y8WGN0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ZVX08Y8WGN0_video_v3.mp4 New York Gov. Hochul says Mamdani endorsement 'doesn't change who I am' New York Gov. Hochul says Mamdani endorsement 'doesn't change who I am' September 16, 2025 Source: Governor Kathy Hochul's Office 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 92 Kathy HochulZohran MamdaniNew YorkNew York CityendorsementsNYPDpolicies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109191/silent-majority-attorney-defends-la-center-school-district-in-gender-policy-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/RF6sIzqBy1s_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/RF6sIzqBy1s_video_v3.mp4 Silent majority attorney defends La Center school district in gender policy case The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Karen Osborne, attorney for Silent Majority Foundation 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 207 Karen OsborneSilent Majority Foundationparentingparents rightsgender policyschool districtstudent pronounsOSPIWashington State Lawfamily lawstudent recordsFERPA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109198/pritzker-criticizes-trump-as-feds-make-arrests-in-immigration-enforcement-blitz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/aEf58QxZjpk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/aEf58QxZjpk_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker criticizes Trump as feds make arrests in immigration enforcement blitz Gov. J.B. Pritzker is questioning President Donald Trump’s health as federal authorities arrive in Illinois to ramp up immigration and public safety enforcement efforts. 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 140 J.B. PritzkerDonald Trumpimmigration enforcementIllinoisfederal authoritiesICE agentsChicagoGregory BovinoKristi NoemPublic Safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109203/la-elementary-school-materials-push-gender-transitions-despite-trump-order https://img.videonest.org/gamma/fwkn0X8o6gQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/fwkn0X8o6gQ_video_v3.mp4 LA elementary school materials push gender transitions despite Trump order (The Center Square) – Despite a Trump administration executive order defunding gender ideology in public education, Los Angeles Unified School District materials instruct elementary children how to be transgender activists, warn parents that failing to support "gender-affirming care" could endanger their children, and the district allows students to socially transition at school without parental notification, an investigation by The Center Square found. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_500b63ed-1f57-4578-892b-2c7fdd82c1f8.html 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 552 school districttrans activistsparental notificationgender identityparental involvementschool curriculumparental rightsfederal fundingRob BontaLGBTQstate lawsmedical treatmentsArt KaneKenneth SchruppJulian is a Mermaid https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109204/is-the-window-closing-for-buyers-in-the-housing-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/o09f57wXWR8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/o09f57wXWR8_video_v3.mp4 Is the window closing for buyers in the housing market? From Everyday Economics episode, "Economist: What to watch on retail sales and housing ahead of the Fed rate decision" 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 housing markethome buyinginterest ratesmortgage ratesreal estatehome priceshousing inventorybuyer incentivesreal estate marketmarket trendssupply and demand https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109211/president-trump-we-have-to-save-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/_jabNeFR1nE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/_jabNeFR1nE_video_v3.mp4 President Trump: "We have to save Chicago" Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 9/16/25 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpChicagoSaint LouisPublic SafetyFederal ActivityEnforcing LawsIllinoisGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109216/leading-il-house-republican-urges-pritzker-to-address-snap-errors https://img.videonest.org/gamma/F1NkPVSNbpE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/F1NkPVSNbpE_video_v3.mp4 Leading IL House Republican urges Pritzker to address SNAP errors The leading Republican in the Illinois House is raising the alarm that Illinois taxpayers are on the hook for hundreds of millions if the Pritzker administration doesn’t address the food subsidy error rate. 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 103 Tony McCombieIllinois HouseJB PritzkerSNAPFood StampsGovernment SpendingIllinoisError RateTaxpayersMedicaid https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109223/la-elementary-school-materials-push-gender-transitions-despite-trump-order https://img.videonest.org/gamma/6Z0EuFAfv0A_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/6Z0EuFAfv0A_video_v3.mp4 LA elementary school materials push gender transitions despite Trump order (The Center Square) – Despite a Trump administration executive order defunding gender ideology in public education, Los Angeles Unified School District materials instruct elementary children how to be transgender activists, warn parents that failing to support "gender-affirming care" could endanger their children, and the district allows students to socially transition at school without parental notification, an investigation by The Center Square found. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_500b63ed-1f57-4578-892b-2c7fdd82c1f8.html 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 544 LAUSDgender transitionLGBTQelementary schoolThe Center Squareparent notificationcurriculum contentparental awarenessschool fundingstate regulationsfederal governmentgender transitioningRob Bonta https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109279/death-penalty-to-be-sought-for-charlie-kirk-assassination https://img.videonest.org/gamma/_BfoR5YbPK4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/_BfoR5YbPK4_video_v3.mp4 Death penalty to be sought for Charlie Kirk assassination Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray announces the charges being brought against Tyler Robinson for the assassination of Charlie Kirk Source: Utah County Government Photo: Gage Skidmore / Flickr / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Cropped from Original 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 252 Charlie KirkJeff GrayTyler Robinsondeath penaltyUtah Countyaggravated murderobstruction of justicewitness tamperingviolent crimeUtah Valley UniversityOrem Utah https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109281/illinois-prison-mail-scanning-rule-faces-lawmaker-scrutiny https://img.videonest.org/gamma/m34N3ZZfE6M_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/m34N3ZZfE6M_video_v3.mp4 Illinois prison mail scanning rule faces lawmaker scrutiny Emergency rules from the Illinois Department of Corrections to scan inmate mail are under review by the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules Tuesday, with supporters citing safety and critics warning of rights violations and lack of public input. 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 185 IllinoisIllinois Department of Correctionsprison mailmail scanningJoint Committee on Administrative Rulesinmate safetyprison safetyDave VellaCurtis TarverJustin HammersRobert FanningSteven Reick https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109282/michigan-republican-asks-about-state-funding-impact-on-college-price-transparency https://img.videonest.org/gamma/2exkR_P0kVI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/2exkR_P0kVI_video_v3.mp4 Michigan Republican asks about state funding impact on college price transparency House Subcommittee on Higher Education discusses price transparency in colleges. Representative Walberg (R-MI) asks about state funding impact on college price transparency September 16, 2025 Source: U.S. House 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Representative WalbergR-MIHouse SubcommitteeHigher EducationPrice transparencyState fundingCollege tuitionWall Street Journal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109299/seattle-committee-fast-tracks-zoning-bills-ahead-of-upcoming-budget-season https://img.videonest.org/gamma/rx--kF7SmE8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/rx--kF7SmE8_video_v3.mp4 Seattle committee fast-tracks zoning bills ahead of upcoming budget season (The Center Square) – The Seattle Land Use Committee expedited a slew of bills related to zoning and construction codes to Tuesday's city council meeting amid upcoming budget deliberations. Council bills 121045 and 121047 would amend the city’s municipal code and existing building code in order to limit hurdles for housing construction, one of the top priorities of Seattle leaders. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_4d012f31-6fb5-4a66-afcb-1417917e2628.html 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 608 Seattleaffordable housingzoningconstruction codeLand Use Committeemunicipal codebudgetBruce HarrellSara NelsonWashingtonbuilding safetyThe Center Squarenewssocial mediawebsite https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109300/phoenix-emerges-as-bioscience-hub-with-job-growth-and-global-investment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/qdwcRvtzZhY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/qdwcRvtzZhY_video_v3.mp4 Phoenix emerges as bioscience hub with job growth and global investment Phoenix Vice Mayor Ann O'Brien Source: City of Phoenix 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 Ann O'BrienPhoenixArizonabiosciencejob growthglobal investmentclinical trialsAZBioBio Internationalmedical centersresearch universitiescommunity colleges https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109302/what-free-speech-grade-did-pennsylvania-colleges-receive https://img.videonest.org/gamma/UKDihTviUj8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/UKDihTviUj8_video_v3.mp4 What free speech grade did Pennsylvania colleges receive? From Pennsylvania in Focus episode, "Report: Free speech at colleges across Northeast temperamental" 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 free speechcollegepennsylvaniaGettysburg CollegeDrexel Universityspeech climatehigher educationacademic freedom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109325/californias-new-effort-to-support-boys-end-epidemic-of-loneliness https://img.videonest.org/gamma/KQNpjFHF684_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/KQNpjFHF684_video_v3.mp4 California’s new effort to support boys, end ‘epidemic of loneliness’ Governor Newsom launches new statewide effort to support the well-being of young men Courtesy of the Office of the Governor 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 246 Gavin NewsomCaliforniaLonelinessBoysMental HealthExecutive Order https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109517/trump-calls-pritzker-nothing-in-chicago-public-safety-push https://img.videonest.org/gamma/elFTsGufjE8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/elFTsGufjE8_video_v3.mp4 Trump calls Pritzker ’nothing’ in Chicago public safety push Greg Bishop airs the latest comments about public safety from President Donald Trump, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and others as Trump continues to say Chicago is next on his agenda to clean up crime and illegal immigration. 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 799 Donald TrumpJ.B. PritzkerChicagoPublic SafetyImmigration EnforcementICE arrestsCivilian Law EnforcementCriminal AliensCrime ReductionChicago ViolenceDick DurbinKash PatelThe Center SquareIllinois in FocusBrandon Johnson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109519/il-us-rep-mary-miller-discusses-parental-rights-political-civility-withholding-federal-funds https://img.videonest.org/gamma/83tvd2tiY3s_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/83tvd2tiY3s_video_v3.mp4 IL U.S. Rep. Mary Miller discusses parental rights, political civility, withholding federal funds Greg Bishop talks live with Illinois U.S. Rep. Mary Miller, R-Oakland, about parental rights, political civility and withholding federal tax funds from Illinois to seek policy changes at the state level. 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 849 Mary Millerparental rightsIllinoisfederal fundingIllinois politicsJ.B. Pritzkertaxpayer moneyparents rightspublic schoolscurriculumteachersillegal immigrationSNAP benefitsCDL licensesGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109543/debate-escalates-as-trump-signals-chicago-action-il-leaders-resist https://img.videonest.org/gamma/wYw-HRTQvEE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/wYw-HRTQvEE_video_v3.mp4 Debate escalates as Trump signals Chicago action, IL leaders resist Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 9/17/25 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Donald TrumpChicagoBrandon JohnsonJB PritzkerIllinois PoliticsIllinois Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109544/arizona-rep-says-esa-voucher-program-faces-rampant-misuse-and-abuse https://img.videonest.org/gamma/VpupbGLKzyc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/VpupbGLKzyc_video_v3.mp4 Arizona Rep. says ESA voucher program faces “rampant misuse and abuse” Arizona Representative Yassamin Ansari (D) during the House Oversight and Government Reform Hearing Source: US House 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 150 Yassamin AnsariArizonaESA voucher programeducation savings accountpublic educationschool choicegovernment reformUS Housebudget deficitprivate schools https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109557/debate-grows-over-insurrection-act-and-guard-deployments-under-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/-b5ZZ4NXBTg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/-b5ZZ4NXBTg_video_v3.mp4 Debate grows over Insurrection Act & guard deployments under Trump Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 9/17/25 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Greg BishopDonald TrumpNational GuardInsurrection ActPosse Comitatus ActLos AngelesWashington DCMemphisTennesseeImmigration Enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109564/louisiana-governor-landry-r-remarks-on-bringing-in-the-national-guard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/symg9Zi3Spw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/symg9Zi3Spw_video_v3.mp4 Louisiana Governor Landry (R) remarks on bringing in the National Guard Louisiana Governor Landry (R) on bringing in the National Guard. September 16, 2025 Source: Governor Jeff Landry 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 Jeff LandryLouisianaNational Guardcrimeeconomic opportunitycrime reductionviolent crime https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109565/lausd-lesson-plan-promotes-gender-spectrum-teaching-in-early-grades https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1ojC9bpRvEc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1ojC9bpRvEc_video_v3.mp4 LAUSD lesson plan promotes gender spectrum teaching in early grades From California in Focus | Tuesday September 16th, 2025 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 LAUSDlesson plangender spectrumearly gradesJulian is a Mermaidgender identitykindergartenthird grade https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109569/funding-at-risk-as-lausd-balances-state-vs-federal-rules https://img.videonest.org/gamma/PnYLZBuwj3o_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/PnYLZBuwj3o_video_v3.mp4 Funding at risk as LAUSD balances state vs. Federal rules From California in Focus | Tuesday September 16th, 2025 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 LAUSDfundingfederal governmentCaliforniastate lawChildren's Hospital Los Angelesgender transitionhormone therapygender surgeriesRob Bonta https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109571/illinois-in-focus-trump-calls-pritzker-nothing-in-public-safety-push-us-rep-mary-miller-live https://img.videonest.org/gamma/__94PBd-u7g_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/__94PBd-u7g_video_v3.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Trump calls Pritzker ’nothing’ in public safety push; U.S. Rep. Mary Miller live Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Sept. 17th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2081 IllinoisDonald TrumpJB PritzkerIllinois newsPublic SafetyMary Millerparental rightspublic schoolsIllinois politicsschool curriculumIllinois legislaturepolitical debateelectionRepublican Partynews media https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1109602/il-congresswoman-okay-withholding-federal-tax-funds-to-change-state-policy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ELVtlQ00zvQ_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ELVtlQ00zvQ_video_v3.mp4 IL congresswoman okay withholding federal tax funds to change state policy The motive behind plans to withhold federal tax dollars from states that don’t follow federal law is to get states to change their policies, according to Illinois U.S. Rep. Mary Miller. 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 121 Mary MillerJ.B. PritzkerIllinoisFederal FundingDriver's LicensesFederal LawState PolicySNAP benefitsMedicaid https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1111650/pritzker-threatens-executive-action-regulating-hemp-if-legislature-wont-act https://img.videonest.org/gamma/73GhWkfBabU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/73GhWkfBabU_video_v3.mp4 Pritzker threatens executive action regulating hemp if legislature won’t act After previous attempts were unsuccessful, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he may take executive action to address hemp regulations in the state if the legislature won’t act. Video from Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisHempHemp IndustryTHCExecutive ActionLegislatureRegulationCannabis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1111742/governor-candidate-low-cost-districts-shine-while-most-il-schools-spend-fail https://img.videonest.org/gamma/lUcnuPmIeFc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/lUcnuPmIeFc_video_v3.mp4 Governor candidate: Low-cost districts shine while most IL schools spend, fail According to a Republican candidate for Illinois governor, schools in the state can succeed without spending big. 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 129 Ted DabrowskiIllinoisEducationSchool DistrictsParentingLow costIllinois schoolsClinton CountyJason PlummerJB Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1111768/concerns-raised-over-new-digital-ad-tax-as-comcast-files-lawsuit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ZLcQ4wqItPA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ZLcQ4wqItPA_video_v3.mp4 Concerns raised over new digital ad tax as Comcast files lawsuit Max Martin, Gov't Affairs Director for the Association of Washington Business (AWB) at today's AWB 2025 Policy Summit discussing 2026 legislative priorities Source: TVW 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 195 Digital Ad TaxSales TaxComcastLawsuitRevenue ForecastWashingtonMax MartinInternet Tax Freedom Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1111775/seattle-faces-housing-costs-homelessness-and-crime-perceptions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/NdvCJuzSiVU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/NdvCJuzSiVU_video_v3.mp4 Seattle Faces Housing Costs, Homelessness & Crime Perceptions From Washington In Focus | Tuesday September 16th, 2025 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 seattlehousing costshomelessnesscrime rateaffordable housingreal estateseattle neighborhoods https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1111776/permitting-surge-juices-seattles-budget-ahead-of-cuts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/V2dsEXqfq_s_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/V2dsEXqfq_s_video_v3.mp4 Permitting surge juices Seattle’s budget ahead of cuts From Washington In Focus | Tuesday September 16th, 2025 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 SeattleWashingtonBudget CutsPermittingConstructionBudget DeficitUser FeesDesign ReviewInsurance RatesSafety Lapses https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1111798/las-vegas-city-manager-highlights-affordable-housing-during-annual-review https://img.videonest.org/gamma/42Ivvleobmg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/42Ivvleobmg_video_v3.mp4 Las Vegas city manager highlights affordable housing during annual review Las Vegas City Council Meeting for September 17, 2025 Courtesy of the City of Las Vegas 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 79 Mike JanssenLas VegasAffordable HousingDesert PinesRedevelopmentEconomic Development AdministrationEDAGrantEast Las VegasCSNCollege of Southern Nevada https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1111801/vp-vance-we-do-not-attack-or-commit-violence-against-people-because-we-disagree-with-their-ideas https://img.videonest.org/gamma/OqmTEz93-pc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/OqmTEz93-pc_video_v3.mp4 VP Vance: "we do not attack or commit violence against people because we disagree with their ideas" Vice President JD Vance Delivers Remarks on President Trump's Tax Cuts 9/17/25 Source: The White House 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 JD VanceCharlie KirkPolitical ViolenceDonald TrumpTax CutsPolitical DebateViolence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1111807/economist-what-is-going-on-in-the-luxury-housing-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/yVrey8fKTco_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/yVrey8fKTco_video_v3.mp4 Economist: What is going on in the luxury housing market? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the luxury housing market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 541 Luxury homesReal estate economicsLuxury marketHome marketReal estateOrphe DivounguyChris KrugMarket inventoryHighland ParkPittsburghMichael Jordan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1111814/vp-vance-we-deserve-to-be-safe-in-our-communities-again https://img.videonest.org/gamma/3osU3ATJt6Q_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/3osU3ATJt6Q_video_v3.mp4 VP Vance: "We deserve to be safe in our communities again" Vice President JD Vance Delivers Remarks on President Trump's Tax Cuts 9/17/25 Source: The White House 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 JD VanceDonald TrumpNational GuardWashington DCMemphiscommunity safetypolitical speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1111817/federal-reserve-board-chair-powell-explains-shift-on-rates https://img.videonest.org/gamma/-YFQaPQLzpY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/-YFQaPQLzpY_video_v3.mp4 Federal Reserve Board Chair Powell explains shift on rates Federal Reserve Board Chair Powell explains shift on rates September 17, 2025 Source: Federal Reserve Board 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Federal ReserveJerome Powellinterest ratesinflationmonetary policyeconomic outlookemployment risksneutral policydual mandate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1111864/wa-gop-chair-agrees-with-trump-that-antifa-protesters-are-paid-agitators https://img.videonest.org/gamma/63OFHXRA7EI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/63OFHXRA7EI_video_v3.mp4 WA GOP chair agrees with Trump that Antifa protesters are ‘paid agitators’ (The Center Square) – A day after President Donald Trump endorsed the prospect of designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization, Washington State Republican Party Chair Jim Walsh says he is convinced, like the president, that many Antifa protesters are “paid agitators.” “We've seen examples of that sort of behavior here in Washington,” Walsh texted The Center Square on Tuesday. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_84189643-0e8e-4d1c-b331-df12b0b60ce4.html 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 633 AntifaJim WalshDonald TrumpWA GOPdomestic terrorismCHAZCHOP ZoneCapital HillGeorge SorosFreedom of expressionThe Center SquareWashington In Focusnews coverage https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120717/its-5050-gun-rights-advocate-reacts-to-appeals-court-hearing-challenging-ils-gun-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120717_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120717_video_v4.mp4 It's 50/50: Gun rights advocate reacts to appeals court hearing challenging IL's gun ban Greg Bishop talks with gun rights advocate Todd Vandermyde to get his reaction to the gun ban appeals court hearing, what it could mean for the possible outcomes and the sentiments among gun owners about the ban that was enacted in 2023 and remains in place despite a district judge finding the law unconstitutional. 2025-09-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 909 Gun rightsGun controlIllinoisSecond AmendmentSupreme CourtTodd VandermydeGreg BishopSeventh CircuitIllinois gun lawMagazine banDistrict Courtcourt caseanti-gun rulingsgun magazineIllinois Legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120718/doj-ar15s-protected-by-2nd-amendment-challenges-ils-gun-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120718_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120718_video_v4.mp4 DOJ: AR15s protected by 2nd Amendment, challenges IL's gun ban Greg Bishop provides highlights from the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals oral arguments in the challenge to Illinois' gun ban that were heard Monday in court. 2025-09-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1604 Second AmendmentAR-15Gun ControlIllinoisSeventh CircuitUS Court of AppealsFirearms LawGreg BishopCourt of AppealsSelf-defenseFirearms LawsUS Department of Justiceassault weapons bangun banlegal arguments https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120719/college-free-speech-report https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120719_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120719_video_v4.mp4 College Free Speech Report From Education in Focus episode, "Damning report card: California schools get an ‘F’" 2025-09-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 College Free SpeechSurveyingCollege CampusAmerican CollegeStudent ResponsesFree Speech TopicsSupport for Free Speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120720/illinois-in-focus-doj-ar15s-protected-by-2nd-amendment-advocate-reacts-to-appeals-court-hearing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120720_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120720_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: DOJ: AR15s protected by 2nd Amendment; advocate reacts to appeals court hearing Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Sept. 23rd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-09-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2830 Illinois gun banAR-15Second Amendmentgun rightscourt of appealsgun controlTodd VandermydeGreg Bishopmass shootingslegal argumentsfirearms regulationsSeventh CircuitIllinoisDistrict Courtfirearms https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120721/california-colleges-on-free-speech-unwillingness-to-face-controversial-ideas https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120721_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120721_video_v4.mp4 California Colleges on Free Speech: Unwillingness to Face Controversial Ideas From Education in Focus episode, "Damning report card: California schools get an ‘F’" 2025-09-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 CaliforniaClaremont McKenna CollegeFree speechCollege campusesStudent surveyControversial ideasPolitical aisle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120722/white-house-does-not-expect-arrests-of-sanctuary-mayors-and-governors https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120722_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120722_video_v4_converted.mp4 White House does not expect arrests of sanctuary mayors and governors White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says she doesn’t expect mayors or governors of sanctuary jurisdictions like Illinois being arrested unless they commit crimes. 2025-09-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 120 Karoline LeavittWhite HouseSanctuary citiesSanctuary jurisdictionsIllinoisArrestingcommitting crimefederal lawstate law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120723/gov-newsom-defends-constitutionality-of-banning-ice-agents-from-wearing-masks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120723_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120723_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Newsom defends constitutionality of banning ICE agents from wearing masks Gov. Newsom answers a reporter's question about whether it's constitutional for the state to pass a law regulating federal officers. September 20, 2025 Courtesy of the Office of Governor Newsom 2025-09-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 146 Gavin NewsomICE agentsMasksCaliforniaFederal officersConstitutional law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120724/washington-parent-group-asks-ftc-to-stop-planned-parenthood-from-giving-gender-altering-meds https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120724_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120724_video_v4.mp4 Washington parent group asks FTC to stop Planned Parenthood from giving gender altering meds Washington parent group asks FTC to stop Planned Parenthood from giving gender altering meds David Spring, executive director of the Washington Parents Network September 22, 2025 2025-09-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 213 Washington Parents NetworkPlanned Parenthoodgender alteringDavid Springmedical fraud https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120725/gov-newsom-to-ice-unmask-what-are-you-afraid-of https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120725_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120725_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Newsom to ICE: "Unmask - What are you afraid of?" Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks before signing five immigration-related bills, including a ban on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers wearing masks, Saturday at a Los Angeles news conference. September 20, 2025 Courtesy of the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom 2025-09-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 546 Gavin NewsomCaliforniaLos AngelesUS ICEImmigration lawImmigration policymasking banICE officersmask mandatesracial profilingequalitypluralismmasking https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120726/turning-point-chapter-leader-says-interest-in-organization-has-exploded https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120726_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120726_video_v4.mp4 Turning Point chapter leader says interest in organization has exploded Turning Point chapter leader says interest in organization has exploded Sunny Taylor, Turning Point USA leader at Pacific Lutheran University in Pierce County September 21, 2025 2025-09-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 102 Sunny TaylorTurning Point USACharlie KirkPacific Lutheran Universitypolitical activismconservative movement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120727/washington-lawmaker-shares-importance-of-faith-in-civil-debate-following-kirk-murder https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120727_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120727_video_v4.mp4 Washington lawmaker shares importance of faith in civil debate following Kirk murder Washington lawmaker shares importance of faith in civil debate following Kirk murder. Rep. Matt Marshall, R-Eatonville September 21, 2025 2025-09-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 131 Matt MarshallCharlie Kirkfaithcivil debateWashington Statepolitical debatepublic squarecultural change https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120728/teacher-pay-vs-student-performance https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120728_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120728_video_v4.mp4 Teacher Pay vs. Student Performance From Education in Focus episode, "Best, worst states for teachers ranked as student scores drop" 2025-09-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Teacher payStudent performanceEducation spendingState rankingsTest scoresWalletHubVirginiaStudent-teacher ratio https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120729/teacher-friendly-states https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120729_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120729_video_v4.mp4 Teacher-Friendly States From Education in Focus episode, "Best, worst states for teachers ranked as student scores drop" 2025-09-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 TeacherStudentTest ScoresVirginiaEducationEducation in FocusStudent-teacher ratioSpending per pupil https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120730/economist-did-the-fed-make-the-right-call-to-cut-25-basis-points https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120730_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120730_video_v4_converted.mp4 Economist: Did the Fed make the right call to cut 25 basis points? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss last weeks decision from the Federal Reserve Board to cut rates by 25 basis points and the dissenting vote by Fed Governor Stephen Miran on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-09-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 775 Federal Reserveinterest ratesrate cutinflationlabor marketOrphe DivounguyChris Krugunemployment ratelabor supplyPCEHousehold spendingPersonal consumption expendituresmarket tradersfight inflationPrice increases https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120731/georgia-republican-the-right-to-vote-must-be-protected https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120731_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120731_video_v4.mp4 Georgia Republican: 'The right to vote must be protected' Georgia Republican: 'The right to vote must be protected' September 18, 2025 Source: Georgia House 2025-09-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 89 Tim FlemingGeorgiaRepublican PartyRight to voteVoting rightsElection securityElection integrityGeorgia HouseState government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120732/michigan-republican-it-will-have-cost-us-nearly-dollar1-billion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120732_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120732_video_v4.mp4 Michigan Republican: 'It will have cost us nearly $1 Billion' Michigan Republican: 'It will have cost us nearly $1 Billion' Source: Michigan House TV September 18, 2025 2025-09-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 100 MichiganRepublican PartyGovernment SpendingFiscal PolicyJason WoolfordGovernment AccountabilityTaxpayer Dollars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120733/appeals-court-hears-challenge-to-illinois-gun-ban-today https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120733_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120733_video_v4_converted.mp4 Appeals court hears challenge to Illinois' gun ban today Greg Bishop previews some of what the expectations are from the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals oral arguments in the gun and magazine ban set for Monday afternoon in Chicago. He also shares voices from gun owners and gun rights advocates, including Dan Eldridge of Federal Firearms Licensees of Illinois about an event scheduled after the oral arguments. Event link: https://www.maxonshooters.com/blog/ffl-illinois-special-event 2025-09-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1287 Illinois gun ban7th Circuit US Court of Appealsgun controlsecond amendmentcourt casegun rightsIllinoisDan Eldridgeassault weaponUS Supreme CourtGreg Bishopgun banseventh circuit courtgun ownersfundraiser https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120734/illinois-jim-edgar-and-charlie-kirk-celebrated-at-separate-services https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120734_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120734_video_v4_converted.mp4 Illinois' Jim Edgar and Charlie Kirk celebrated at separate services Bishop also shares moments from two separate memorializations that happened over the weekend of two men from Illinois, former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar and Turning Points USA founder Charlie Kirk. 2025-09-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 608 Jim EdgarCharlie KirkTurning Point USAMemorial ServiceIllinois in Focus Dailynews programJB PritzkerRay LahoodErica KirkDonald TrumpThe Center Squarepancreatic cancer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120735/illinois-in-focus-appeals-court-hears-gun-ban-today-edgar-kirk-memorialized https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120735_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120735_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Appeals court hears gun ban today; Edgar, Kirk memorialized Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Sept. 22nd, 2025 Event: https://www.maxonshooters.com/blog/ffl-illinois-special-event Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-09-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2237 Illinoisgun ban7th Circuit CourtJim EdgarCharlie KirkJB Pritzkersemi-automatic riflesgun controlSecond AmendmentGreg BishopCenter SquareIllinois in Focus Dailyfirearm safetyconstitutional rightsmemorial service https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120736/wa-gop-chair-agrees-with-trump-on-antifa-and-washingtons-pension-system-gamble https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120736_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120736_video_v4.mp4 WA GOP chair agrees with Trump on Antifa & Washington’s pension system gamble The Center Square shares Washington GOP Chair Jim Walsh’s comments backing President Trump’s call to label Antifa a domestic terrorist organization, warning about “paid agitators” in the state. As well as looking at Washington’s looming fiscal cliff despite record tax hikes, and how new pension assumptions could make the crisis worse and more. 2025-09-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2091 AntifaJim WalshWashington GOPDonald TrumpWashington statepension systembudget deficitstate taxesdomestic terrorismstate employeesRetirementterrorist groupstate legislaturetaxpayer dollarsinflation increase https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120737/washington-pension-outlook-may-hinge-on-assumptions-not-actual-dollars https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120737_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120737_video_v4.mp4 Washington pension outlook May hinge on assumptions, not actual dollars From Washington In Focus | Thursday September 18th, 2025 2025-09-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 WashingtonPensionPension SystemRyan FrostPolicy AnalystInvestmentsActuarial AssumptionsUnfunded LiabilityAssumed Growth Rate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120738/president-trump-our-country-is-becoming-very-rich-again-only-because-of-tariffs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120738_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120738_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: "Our country is becoming very rich again only because of tariffs" President Trump Signs Executive Orders, Sep. 19, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-09-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 73 Donald TrumpTariffsUS EconomyExecutive OrdersEconomic GrowthReducing DebtReducing TaxesInternational TradeThe White HousePaying America https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120739/president-trump-we-approved-the-tiktok-deal-and-were-in-the-process-we-have-some-great-investors https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120739_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120739_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: "We approved the TikTok deal and we're in the process we have some great investors" President Trump Signs Executive Orders, Sep. 19, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-09-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Donald TrumpTikTok dealAmerican investorsPresident XiExecutive Orders https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120740/largest-tax-hike-in-history-fails-to-ease-fears-of-recession-and-pension-risk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120740_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120740_video_v4.mp4 Largest Tax Hike in History Fails to Ease Fears of Recession & Pension Risk From Washington In Focus | Thursday September 18th, 2025 2025-09-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 94 Tax HikeRecessionPensionFiscal PolicyState SpendingRevenue LevelsEconomic DownturnCEOFiscal CrisisState History https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120741/senate-rejects-both-republican-and-democrat-govt-funding-stopgaps-risking-a-shutdown https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120741_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120741_video_v4_converted.mp4 Senate rejects both Republican and Democrat govt funding stopgaps, risking a shutdown (The Center Square) – The U.S. Senate failed to pass either Democrats’ or Republicans’ government funding proposals Friday to prevent a government shutdown. Senators have now left town for a week-long recess, leaving only two days when they return to pass some kind of funding stopgap before the government shuts down on Oct. 1. Republicans’ Continuing Resolution would have extended current government funding levels until Nov. 21, buying lawmakers time to pass all 12 annual appropriations bills for fiscal year 2026. It also included $30 million for additional lawmaker security and $58 million for U.S. Supreme Court judges and members of the executive branch. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_aa5086d0-8a97-494e-88c6-b5f79701d058.html 2025-09-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 461 Government ShutdownCongressbudget resolutionappropriations billsDemocratic proposalRepublican CRcontinuing resolutionSenate Minority Leader Chuck SchumerSenate Majority Leader John ThuneSenator John Fettermanannual fiscal budgethealthcare policyhealthcare tax creditsDan McCalebTherese Boudreaux https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120742/freedom-caucus-files-pritzker-impeachment-and-illinois-snap-errors-raise-cost-concerns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120742_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120742_video_v4.mp4 Freedom Caucus Files Pritzker Impeachment & Illinois SNAP Errors Raise Cost Concerns Greg Bishop shares recent comments from Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, about the state’s SNAP error rate and the potential cost to taxpayers. He also covers the Freedom Caucus filing impeachment charges against Gov. J.B. Pritzker while emphasizing the urgency of restoring political civility and more. 2025-09-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 3600 J.B. PritzkerIllinois Freedom CaucusIllinoisSNAP programTony McCombieGreg BishopIllinois governorimpeachment articlestaxpayer dollarserror rateState spendingChicagocrime reductionDonald Trumppolitical violence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120743/assassination-suspect-appears-before-judge-and-trump-designates-antifa-major-terrorist-organization https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120743_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120743_video_v4.mp4 Assassination suspect appears before judge & Trump designates Antifa 'major terrorist organization' Tyler James Robinson, the 22-year-old suspect charged in the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk, remained silent and emotionless as he appeared before Judge Tony Graf Tuesday afternoon, soon after paperwork was filed showing prosecutors’ intent to seek the death penalty. President Donald Trump is designating Antifa a “major terrorist organization,” he announced in a social media post Wednesday evening. Despite a Trump administration executive order defunding gender ideology in public education, Los Angeles Unified School District materials instruct elementary children how to be transgender activists, warn parents that failing to support "gender-affirming care" could endanger their children, and the district allows students to socially transition at school without parental notification, an investigation by The Center Square found. And more... 2025-09-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 Charles KirkAntifaDonald TrumpTyler RobinsonLAUSDtransgendergender ideologyparental rightspolitical violenceassassinationeducation fundingCaliforniagovernment shutdownpublic educationThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120744/can-pennsylvanias-rainy-day-fund-balance-the-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120744_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120744_video_v4_converted.mp4 Can Pennsylvania's ‘Rainy Day Fund’ balance the budget? (The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s emergency savings account, contrary to its colloquial name of “Rainy Day Fund,” is for anything but. Instead, state law reserves the $7 billion pot for economic downturns or unexpected revenue shortfalls, and can’t be tapped without a two-thirds vote from the legislature. Neither condition appears to have been met for Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed $51.5 billion spending plan, according to the Commonwealth Foundation. In a letter to Treasurer Stacy Garrity and leaders of the House and Senate, the fiscally conservative nonprofit argued that “the commonwealth’s economic environment has been well known and understood for months.” Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_7d826844-5861-4de8-8f27-dea1b8f49f2e.html 2025-09-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 595 PennsylvaniaRainy Day Fundbudget deficitstate budgetfiscal policyPennsylvania politicsbudget dealstate lawgovernment operationsspending patternsfiscal cliffanti-tax increase https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120745/newsom-appointee-dee-dee-myers-to-oversee-state-media-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120745_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120745_video_v4.mp4 Newsom Appointee Dee Dee Myers to Oversee State Media Funding From California in Focus | Friday September 19th, 2025 2025-09-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 Dee Dee MyersGavin NewsomCaliforniaMedia FundingBill ClintonWhite House Press SecretaryDemocratic activistGlover Park GroupWarner Brothers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120746/press-freedom-questions-emerge-over-governor-controlled-news-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120746_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120746_video_v4.mp4 Press freedom questions emerge over governor-controlled news funding From California in Focus | Friday September 19th, 2025 2025-09-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 92 press freedomnews fundinggovernment accountabilitymedia independencestate leaderspolitical news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120747/trump-designates-antifa-a-major-terrorist-organization https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120747_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120747_video_v4.mp4 Trump designates Antifa a 'major terrorist organization' (The Center Square) – President Donald Trump is designating Antifa a “major terrorist organization,” he announced in a social media post Wednesday evening. The Center Square asked the president Monday afternoon if he would be designating the left-wing group a domestic terror group following a spate of political violence against conservatives and Republicans, including the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. “I am pleased to inform our many U.S.A. Patriots that I am designating ANTIFA, A SICK, DANGEROUS, RADICAL LEFT DISASTER, AS A MAJOR TERRORIST ORGANIZATION. I will also be strongly recommending that those funding ANTIFA be thoroughly investigated in accordance with the highest legal standards and practices,” the president posted. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_75a1d02a-08a4-4653-8fc4-87616189f46d.html 2025-09-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 444 Donald TrumpAntifaPolitical violenceDomestic terrorCharlie KirkDan McCalebThe Center Squareassassinationfunding groupspolice officerscriminal activityPortlandSeattleSarah Roderick-FitchWhite House Correspondent https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120748/il-freedom-caucus-files-to-impeach-pritzker-allege-incitement-of-violence https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120748_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120748_video_v4.mp4 IL Freedom Caucus files to impeach Pritzker, allege incitement of violence (The Center Square) – The Illinois Freedom Caucus has filed articles of impeachment against Gov. J.B. Pritzker for what it says is his engaging in conduct that constitutes inciting violence. Part of the impeachment resolution in House Resolution 466 that the Illinois Freedom Caucus filed includes quotes from Pritzker’s State of the State speech on Feb. 19 where he characterized the Trump administration as using an authoritarian playbook. “If you think I'm overreacting and sounding the alarm too soon, consider this: It took the Nazis one month, three weeks, two days, eight hours and 40 minutes to dismantle a constitutional republic,” Pritzker said earlier this year. The resolution says Pritzker “has issued inflammatory statements that incite violence against elected officials, citizens, and persons located in the United States and has failed to uphold the constitutional requirement to faithfully execute the laws of the State of Illinois.” 2025-09-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinois in FocusFreedom CaucusJB PritzkerImpeachment ArticlesIllinois Freedom Caucusimpeach Pritzkerpolitical violenceTrump AdministrationIllinois governorIllinois PoliticsImpeach PritzkerIllinoisMary MillerDonald TrumpProperty Tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120749/sec-lutnick-hire-americans-and-make-sure-the-people-coming-in-are-the-top-top-people https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120749_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120749_video_v4.mp4 Sec. Lutnick: "Hire Americans and make sure the people coming in are the top, top people" President Trump Signs Executive Orders, Sep. 19, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 74 Donald TrumpExecutive OrdersHiring AmericansGovernment JobsThe White HouseEconomic PolicyImmigration PolicyAnnual Payments https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120750/damning-report-card-california-schools-get-an-f https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120750_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120750_video_v4.mp4 Damning report card: California schools get an ‘F’ (The Center Square) - The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Free Speech Rankings crowned California's Claremont McKenna College with a grade of B- as the best college in the U.S. for free speech, while a string of other California schools received F grades amid anti-free speech environments across campuses. FIRE released its sixth annual College Free Speech Rankings, which pulled responses on free-speech topics from 68,510 students attending 257 American colleges. The survey highlighted a decline in support for free speech among all students. Students on both sides of the political aisle are showing a deep “unwillingness” to face controversial ideas, the press releases stated. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_62a7afdb-42d4-403c-8a7f-a12715a46fff.html 2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 468 free speechCalifornia schoolscollege rankingcollege studentsUS CollegesClaremont MckennaFIREUC BerkeleyEliana KernodleEsther Wickhamantisemitismfederal fundingTrump administrationCharlie Kirk https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120751/shapiro-violence-never-the-answer-amid-escalating-political-attacks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120751_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120751_video_v4.mp4 Shapiro: 'Violence never the answer' amid escalating political attacks (The Center Square) - A nationwide increase in political violence almost certainly isn’t what Josh Shapiro hoped would set the tone during his first term in office as Pennsylvania’s governor. Yet, as he’s navigated through an attempted presidential assassination, a manhunt for Luigi Mangione that gripped the country, and the firebombing of his own residence in Harrisburg, he’s become a national spokesperson for civility. Invited to speak at the Eradicate Hate Global Summit in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Shapiro called once more for leaders to act and speak with “moral clarity.” Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_86d5e93e-e5dc-4939-880f-afb17ed42a1d.html 2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 845 Josh ShapiroPennsylvania Governorpolitical violenceradicalizationpolitical tensiondemocratsrepublicansgun violenceinternet impactecho chambersFBIPennsylvaniaUtah GovernorSpencer Coxgovernor response https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120752/gov-newsom-on-high-speed-rail-project-were-actually-laying-track https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120752_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120752_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Newsom on high speed rail project, “we’re actually laying track” Governor Newsom signs big, beautiful bills on climate & energy affordability Courtesy of the Office of the Governor 2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 129 Gavin NewsomHigh Speed RailCaliforniaInfrastructure projectRural Americanscap and trade https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120753/death-penalty-being-sought-for-charlie-kirk-assassination https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120753_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120753_video_v4.mp4 Death penalty being sought for Charlie Kirk assassination (The Center Square) – Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray said Tuesday he will seek the death penalty for Tyler James Robinson, the man charged with the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk. Gray told reporters he was filing a total of seven counts against Robinson, 22, including aggravated murder, discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury and counts of obstruction of justice and witness tampering. "The murder of Charlie Kirk is an American tragedy," Gray said. Kirk, a devoted ally of Trump, was shot and killed during an event Wednesday that 3,000 people attended at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/utah/article_61555876-064c-4518-8c47-81d49398b0f9.html Thumbnail Photo: Gage Skidmore / Flickr / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Cropped from Original 2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 680 Charlie KirkTyler Robinsondeath penaltyaggravated murderUtah CountyDistrict AttorneyThe Center SquareTurning Point USAlegal strategyJudge Tony GraffArizona Senate PresidentEsther WickhamDave MasonDNA evidence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120754/gov-newsom-and-senate-president-pro-tem-on-state-climate-agenda https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120754_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120754_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Newsom & senate President Pro Tem on state climate agenda Governor Newsom signs big, beautiful bills on climate & energy affordability Courtesy of the Office of the Governor 2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 272 Gavin NewsomMike McGuireCaliforniaClimate ChangeEnergy PolicySenateGas PricesUtility BillsClean Energy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120755/illinois-rep-ford-backs-peacekeeper-program-amid-calls-for-change https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120755_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120755_video_v4.mp4 Illinois Rep. Ford Backs Peacekeeper Program Amid Calls for Change Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 LaShawn FordIllinoispeacekeepercrimeviolenceChicagopublic safetygovernmentgrantsviolence interruption https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120756/ca-legislature-passes-bill-creating-governor-overseen-news-subsidies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120756_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120756_video_v4.mp4 CA legislature passes bill creating governor-overseen news subsidies (The Center Square) - The California Legislature passed a bill to provide $10 million in state funding for a governor-overseen news media subsidy program that media leaders say will erode the incentive for news organizations to hold the government accountable for its actions. The bill now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk for approval. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_563cb001-17e4-4730-8c30-1ed22ce67993.html 2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 284 California LegislatureGavin Newsomnews mediastate fundingmedia subsidypolitical accountabilitygovernment oversightmedia leadersGoogle DonationRebuild Local NewsDidi MyersBill Clinton https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120757/civics-initiative-highlights-knowledge-gaps-urges-unity-in-love-of-america https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120757_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120757_video_v4.mp4 Civics initiative highlights knowledge gaps, urges unity in love of America The Center Square's Esther Wickham interviews First Liberty Institute President and CEO Kelly Shackelford 2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 224 Kelly ShackelfordFirst Liberty InstituteCivic KnowledgeCivic EducationUnited StatesUS GovernmentDeclaration of IndependenceCivic TestLinda McMahonGovernmentPoliticalSenator Kaine https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120758/lausd-supt-carvalho-in-renewed-contract-says-he-will-not-accept-a-salary-increase https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120758_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120758_video_v4.mp4 LAUSD Supt. Carvalho in renewed contract, says he will not accept a salary increase LAUSD Supt. Carvalho in renewed contract, says he will not accept a salary increase September 17, 2025 Source: LAUSD School Board 2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 102 Alberto M. CarvalhoLAUSDLos Angeles Unified School DistrictSalaryContractEducationPublic Education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120759/tax-funded-peacekeepers-accused-of-crimes-critics-call-it-a-waste https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120759_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120759_video_v4.mp4 Tax-funded peacekeepers accused of crimes, critics call it a waste Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 Greg BishopIllinoisThe Center Squarepeacekeepersviolent crimestax dollarscrimelaw enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120760/two-years-of-cashless-bail-in-illinois-republicans-continue-calls-for-reform https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120760_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120760_video_v4.mp4 Two years of cashless bail in Illinois; Republicans continue calls for reform Greg Bishop shares comments from both sides about the two year anniversary of the state ending cash bail and the prospects of federal tax dollars being withheld from Illinois for having ended money bond. 2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 832 IllinoisNo cash bailPublic safetyCriminal justiceLawmakersState fundingpretrial fairness actcourt appearanceDennis TipswordPatrick WindhorstIllinois state representativefelony offensesPretrial Fairness ActIllinois LawPretrial Justice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120761/pritzkers-office-troubled-by-peacekeeper-photo https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120761_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120761_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker’s office ‘troubled’ by ‘peacekeeper’ photo Greg Bishop shares the reaction from Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office to the reports the governor took a picture with a "peacekeeper" who later was accused in a deadly smash-and-grab burglary. State Rep. La Shawn Ford reacts to the effectiveness of violence interruption grants. 2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 589 J.B. PritzkerIllinois GovernorCommunity violenceGreg BishopPeacekeepers programpublic safetyviolenceIllinoisLa Shawn FordPeacekeepers ProgramChicagopolitical news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120762/illinois-in-focus-pritzkers-office-troubled-by-peacekeeper-photo-2-years-of-cashless-bail https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120762_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120762_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Pritzker’s office ‘troubled’ by ‘peacekeeper’ photo; 2 years of cashless bail Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Sept. 19th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1815 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerCash bailGreg BishopThe Center SquareIllinois newsPublic SafetyPeacekeepers ProgramCriminal justice reformLa Shawn FordBrandon JohnsonDennis TipswordPatrick WindhorstPretrial Fairness ActState law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120763/president-trump-on-chicago-they-lost-11-people-were-murdered-and-28-people-were-shot https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120763_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120763_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on Chicago: "They lost 11 people were murdered and 28 people were shot" President Trump Gaggles with the Press on Air Force One, Sep. 18, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Donald TrumpChicagoViolenceUnion PacificMurdersShootingsAir Force One https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120764/president-trump-on-protesters-i-think-they-were-a-threat https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120764_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120764_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on protesters: "I think they were a threat" President Trump Gaggles with the Press on Air Force One, Sep. 18, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Donald TrumpAir Force OneprotestsprotestersJoe Stone Crabpolitical newsWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120765/president-trump-on-ilhan-omar-i-think-she-should-be-impeached https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120765_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120765_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on Ilhan Omar: "I think she should be impeached" President Trump Gaggles with the Press on Air Force One, Sep. 18, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Donald TrumpIlhan OmarImpeachmentAir Force OneU.S. Congress https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120766/president-trump-on-truck-drivers-got-to-speak-english https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120766_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120766_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on Truck drivers: "Got to speak English" President Trump Gaggles with the Press on Air Force One, Sep. 18, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Donald TrumpTruck driversForeign driversTrucking industryRoad safetyEnglish languageUtahCaliforniaAir Force One https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120767/washingtons-pension-system-gamble https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120767_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120767_video_v4.mp4 Washington’s pension system gamble (The Center Square) – As Washington state is forecast to run out of money by 2027 despite a historic tax increase during this year’s legislative session, that fiscal crisis could be exacerbated several years later if new actuarial assumptions for the pension system don’t pan out. During session, state lawmakers enacted Senate Bill 5357, which altered the assumed rate of return for pension investments from 7% to 7.25%. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_0db21f8a-6678-451d-aff3-0321864d5d83.html 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 809 Washington statepension systemfiscal crisisunfunded liabilityactuarial assumptionspension planspublic employeesfiscal policytaxationstate employeesretirement planningpension programtaxpayersretirement ageThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120768/ohio-republican-accuses-washington-dc-of-cooking-the-books https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120768_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120768_video_v4.mp4 Ohio Republican accuses Washington D.C. of 'cooking the books' Ohio Republican accuses Washington D.C. of 'cooking the books' Source: U.S House – Oversight of the District of Columbia September 18, 2025 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 327 Chairman MendelsonRep. Jordancooking the bookscrime statisticsWashington DCTaking property without rightJim JordanOversight of the District of ColumbiaMr. Lynch https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120769/analysis-student-loans-now-rival-mortgages-in-total-debt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120769_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120769_video_v4.mp4 Analysis: Student loans now rival mortgages in total debt The Center Square's Esther Wickham interviews WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 139 Student LoansMortgagesChip LupoDebt AnalysisWalletHubStudent DebtHousehold DebtFederal Student Aidloan programs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120770/best-worst-states-for-teachers-ranked-as-student-scores-drop https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120770_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120770_video_v4.mp4 Best, worst states for teachers ranked as student scores drop (The Center Square) – Virginia is the No. 1 state for teachers' pay and public spending per student. At the same time, it's No. 51 for students' math scores, behind 49 states and Washington, D.C. More pay for teachers and more spending for schools don't necessarily equal better performances by students, according to a Center Square comparison of reports from various sources. A report released by WalletHub Monday revealed the best and worst states for teachers, as student testing performance continues to decline nationwide. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_b02cc6ac-e4b5-4020-948c-20755b113871.html 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 617 student test scoresteacher compensationstudent performancepublic educationnational test scoresspending per pupilWalletHub reportstudent testingteacher-student ratioThe Center SquareNews SourceNews UpdatesVirginiaNew York State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120771/spd-supports-trump-designation-of-antifa-as-terrorists-these-people-are-vile https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120771_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120771_video_v4.mp4 SPD supports Trump designation of Antifa as terrorists "These people are vile" The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Seattle Police Officers Guild President Mike Solan 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 162 Mike SolanSeattle Police Officers GuildDonald TrumpAntifaTerrorist designationLaw enforcementPolitical violencePublic safetySPDSeattleWashington State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120772/bellevue-neighbors-voice-safety-concerns-as-city-defends-housing-campus https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120772_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120772_video_v4.mp4 Bellevue neighbors voice safety concerns as city defends housing campus Bellevue City Council Meeting - September 16, 2025 Source: Bellevue Television (Bellevue, Washington) 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 243 BellevueBellevue WashingtonCity CouncilPublic SafetyHousingMinimum RentDrug Use https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120773/questions-loom-over-doj-list-of-paid-agitator-donors https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120773_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120773_video_v4.mp4 Questions loom over DOJ list of paid agitator donors From Washington In Focus | Wednesday September 17th, 2025 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 DOJDonor ListPolitical DonorsTech CorporationsWashingtonAgitatorsCharges https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120774/rep-jordan-r-oh-director-yes-or-no-is-the-fbi-still-spying-on-parents-at-school-board-meetings https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120774_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120774_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Jordan (R-OH): “Director yes or no is the FBI still spying on parents at school board meetings” Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation 9/17/25 Source: US House Judiciary Committee 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 Jim JordanFBIFBI Directorparentsschool boardcatholicsDonald TrumpAmericanspro-lifecrime dataBetsy Ross Flagcrimelaw enforcementhouse judiciary committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120775/questions-raised-about-agitators-role-in-protest-violence https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120775_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120775_video_v4.mp4 Questions raised about agitators’ role in protest violence From Washington In Focus | Wednesday September 17th, 2025 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 agitatorsAntifa2020 protestspolice officersviolent protestGeorge FloydDonald Trumpseattlewashingtonradio reporter https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120776/pritzker-threatens-executive-action-to-regulate-illinois-hemp-if-legislature-doesnt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120776_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120776_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker threatens executive action to regulate Illinois hemp if legislature doesn't Greg Bishop discusses the status of hemp regulations in the state of Illinois with a lack of action from the state legislature and Gov. J.B. Pritzker saying he may take executive action. 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 420 hemp industryIllinoisGovernor PritzkerJ.B. Pritzkerregulate hempexecutive actionIllinois statecannabis industryTHCtaxationdrug warfall veto session https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120777/illinois-snap-error-rate-raises-alarms-of-increase-taxpayer-cost https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120777_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120777_video_v4.mp4 Illinois' SNAP error rate raises alarms of increase taxpayer cost Greg Bishop shares recent comments from Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, about the state's SNAP error rate and how much that could cost Illinois taxpayers. 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 757 IllinoisSNAPError RateTaxpayer CostTony McCombieJ.B. PritzkerFederal FundingState TaxpayerHouse MinoritySNAP BenefitsFederal GovernmentTax DollarsGreg BishopMary MillerUnemployment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120778/pritzker-reacts-to-kimmel-suspension https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120778_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120778_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker reacts to Kimmel suspension Greg Bishop shares Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's comments in the aftermath of Jimmy Kimmel's late night talk show being suspended by ABC, and some of the debate around the issue from affiliates and FCC officials. 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 652 Jimmy KimmelCharlie KirkABC pauseJB Pritzkerfree speechcancel cultureFCCGreg BishopIllinois NewsNews StoryBroadcast LicenseThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120779/illinois-in-focus-pritzker-on-kimmel-suspension-snap-error-rate-alarms-hemp-regulations-loom https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120779_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120779_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Pritzker on Kimmel suspension; SNAP error rate alarms; hemp regulations loom Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Sept. 18th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2203 J.B. PritzkerJimmy KimmelSNAPIllinois HempIllinoisGreg BishopThe Center SquarePolitical CommentaryTax CutsMary MillerTony McCombieHemp IndustryCannabisFederal FundingIllinois state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120780/president-trump-we-have-a-deal-on-tiktok https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120780_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120780_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: "we have a deal on TikTok" President Trump Gaggles with Press Before Departing the White House, Sep. 16, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Donald TrumpTikTokChinaTikTok dealXi JinpingTrade dealSocial mediaPresident Xi https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120781/what-does-fire-mean-by-free-speech-in-their-report https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120781_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120781_video_v4.mp4 What does FIRE mean by free speech in their report? From Pennsylvania in Focus episode, "Report: Free speech at colleges across Northeast temperamental" 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Free SpeechFIRECollege CampusPolitical SpeechProtestsIsraelConservative SpeakersHamasFreedom of Speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120782/make-america-healthy-again-commissions-strategy-explained https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120782_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120782_video_v4.mp4 Make America Healthy Again Commission's Strategy Explained From America's Talking episode, "MAHA releases strategy to improve children’s health" 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Make America Healthy AgainMAHAChildren's HealthChildhood DiseaseDonald TrumpExecutive OrderHealth Strategy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120783/what-drivers-of-chronic-disease-did-hhs-identify-in-their-latest-report https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120783_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120783_video_v4.mp4 What drivers of chronic disease did HHS identify in their latest report? From America's Talking episode, "MAHA releases strategy to improve children’s health" 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Health and Human ServicesHHSchildhood chronic diseasechronic diseasechild healthpoor dietchemical exposurelack of physical activitychronic stressMAHASecretary Kennedy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120784/economist-retail-sales-report-will-be-market-moving-event https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120784_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120784_video_v4.mp4 Economist: Retail sales report will be "market moving event" From Everyday Economics episode, "Economist: What to watch on retail sales and housing ahead of the Fed rate decision" 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Retail SalesMarket Moving EventInflation UptickDemand SlowdownLabor ShortageTariffsEconomy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1120785/economist-could-a-fed-rate-cut-be-a-disaster https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1120785_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1120785_video_v4.mp4 Economist: Could a Fed rate cut be a disaster? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the different perspectives on the impact of a Fed rate cut on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 839 Federal ReserveFed rate cutinterest ratesmonetary policyinflationeconomic policyChris KrugOrphe Divounguylabor marketfinancial conditionsunemployment ratewage increasereal spendingFOMCJerome Powell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123030/why-is-ice-recruiting-seattle-police-officers-amid-a-staffing-shortage https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123030_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123030_video_v4.mp4 Why is ICE recruiting Seattle police officers amid a staffing shortage? From Washington In Focus | Monday September 22nd, 2025 2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 ICESeattlePoliceStaffing ShortageSanctuary PoliciesImmigrationLaw EnforcementRecruiting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123031/wisconsin-lawmakers-discuss-a-package-of-bills-related-to-the-housing-crisis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123031_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123031_video_v4.mp4 Wisconsin lawmakers discuss a package of bills related to the housing crisis Wisconsin lawmakers discuss a package of bills related to the housing crisis September 23, 2025 Source: WISCONSINEYE 2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 90 WisconsinLawmakershousing crisisDan Knodlhome ownershipmortgage loanszero percent interestfirst time buyersWisconsin State Capitol https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123032/report-says-national-student-debt-more-than-dollar16t https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123032_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123032_video_v4.mp4 Report says national student debt more than $1.6T (The Center Square) – The college student loan balance in the United States is $1.66 trillion, according to a WalletHub report. To determine the best and worst states with student debt, the WalletHub's report compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia. WalletHub also graded on a 100-point scale focusing on metrics such as the state's cost of living, unemployment rates and paid internship opportunities for students. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_ebd3da0e-fa27-4ec1-8c69-0578fdab6752.html 2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 935 student loan debtstudent debtWalletHub reporteducation financecollege debtpaying loansstudent financeloan forgivenesstuition costcollege graduatesjob marketstate economicsloan repaymentpaid internshipseconomic trends https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123033/chicago-public-safety-on-trumps-mind https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123033_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123033_video_v4.mp4 Chicago public safety on Trump’s mind Greg Bishop provides some of the continued debate over how to tackle public safety and immigration enforcement in the city of Chicago with recent comments from President Donald Trump, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago. 2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1010 Donald TrumpJB PritzkerChicago crimePublic safetyLashawn FordIllinoiscommunity violencecrime preventionPeacekeepersviolence interventionviolent crimeImmigrationDeportationGreg BishopChicago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123034/pritzker-blames-trump-for-budget-cut-eo https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123034_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123034_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker blames Trump for budget cut EO Greg Bishop shares reaction from Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, to the budget executive order signed by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. 2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 855 J.B. PritzkerDonald Trumpbudget cutsIllinoisstate budgetIllinois economyTony McCombieIllinois governmentstate spendingtax increasesIllinois Democratsstate policiesspendingbudgettax increase https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123035/illinois-in-focus-pritzker-blames-trump-for-budget-cut-eo-chicago-public-safety-on-trumps-mind https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123035_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123035_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Pritzker blames Trump for budget cut EO; Chicago public safety on Trump’s mind Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Sept. 24th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2135 Illinois politicsJ.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpIllinoisstate budgetpublic safetyChicago crimebudget cutseconomic policyillegal immigrationviolence interventionChicagoGreg Bishopbudget analysisTony McCombie https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123036/seattle-mayor-proposes-adding-dollar4m-to-citys-immigration-office-next-year https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123036_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123036_video_v4.mp4 Seattle mayor proposes adding $4M to city's immigration office next year (The Center Square) – Amid talks of increasing federal immigration enforcement in Seattle, Mayor Bruce Harrell’s 2026 budget proposal would increase the city’s immigration office budget by more than 60%. Harrell’s proposed budget – which has yet to be fully revealed – would add $4 million to the Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. According to Harrell’s office, this new funding would protect programs that “support Seattle’s immigrant and refugee communities impacted by federal policy shifts and programs threatened by federal funding cuts from the Trump Administration.” Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_f7d1ea67-29ce-4d35-9323-dce6b3482883.html 2025-09-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 597 SeattleImmigration OfficeRefugee AffairsFunding expansionbudget cutsfederal governmentimmigrationlaw enforcementKing CountySanctuary cityTim ClouserSpencer PauleyICETom Homancriminal activity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123037/il-governor-on-photo-with-wanted-suspect-no-way-to-vet-everybody https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123037_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123037_video_v4.mp4 IL governor on photo with wanted suspect: 'No way to vet everybody' Gov. J.B. Pritzker is defending the use of taxpayer dollars for community violence intervention, even after he posed for a picture with an alleged CVI worker who was wanted in four states. 2025-09-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 145 J.B. PritzkerIllinoiscommunity violence interventioncrimelaw enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123038/pres-trump-the-un-is-supposed-to-stop-invasions-not-create-them https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123038_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123038_video_v4.mp4 Pres. Trump: "The UN is supposed to stop invasions not create them" Pres. Trump speaks on illegal immigration at the UN September 23, 2025 2025-09-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Donald TrumpUnited NationsIllegal ImmigrationUNPolitical SpeechUS PoliticsBorder SecuritySovereigntyForeign Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123039/republican-leader-pritzker-budget-cut-eo-a-ploy-for-il-tax-increases https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123039_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123039_video_v4.mp4 Republican leader: Pritzker budget cut EO a ploy for IL tax increases Gov. J.B. Pritzker blames President Donald Trump for ordering Illinois state agencies to find 4% budget cuts. A Republican leader offers suggested cuts but warns the move is a smokescreen for tax increases. 2025-09-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 158 J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpTony McCombieIllinois budgettax increasesbudget cutsstate agenciesfederal governmenthealthcarenutritional assistance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123040/pres-trump-such-organizations-torture-maim-mutilate-and-murder-with-impunity https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123040_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123040_video_v4.mp4 Pres. Trump: "Such organizations torture, maim, mutilate, and murder with impunity" Pres. Trump speaks on drug cartels at the UN September 23, 2025 2025-09-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Donald TrumpDrug CartelsTerrorist OrganizationsMS-13Tren de AraguaNicolas MaduroUnited NationsUS MilitaryVenezuelaForeign Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123041/does-antifa-pose-a-danger-to-law-enforcement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123041_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123041_video_v4.mp4 Does Antifa pose a danger to law enforcement? From America's Talking episode, "Trump designates Antifa a 'major terrorist organization'" 2025-09-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Antifalaw enforcementanti-governmentpolice officersAmerica's TalkingTrumpterrorist organization https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123042/where-is-antifa-getting-its-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123042_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123042_video_v4.mp4 Where is Antifa getting its funding? From America's Talking episode, "Trump designates Antifa a 'major terrorist organization'" 2025-09-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 AntifaFunding SourcesGovernment InterventionCriminal elementsWeapons https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123043/utah-governor-cox-blames-social-media-for-heightened-political-tension https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123043_video_v4.mp4 Utah Governor Cox blames social media for heightened political tension From Pennsylvania in Focus episode, "Shapiro: 'Violence never the answer' amid escalating political attacks" 2025-09-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Spencer CoxSocial MediaPolitical TensionTechnology CompaniesUtah GovernorDopaminePolitical Attacks https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123044/economist-how-does-the-fed-rate-impact-the-10-year-yield https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123044_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123044_video_v4.mp4 Economist: How does the Fed rate impact the 10 year yield? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the 10 year yield on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-09-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 593 Federal ReserveChris KrugOrphe Divounguytreasury yield10-year treasuryinterest ratesbasis pointsInterest RatesMarket ExpectationsMortgage RatesHousing MarketThe Center SquareOrfe Divounguy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123586/illinois-in-focus-candidate-urges-civil-debate-around-ice-state-spends-43percent-more-mandatory-voting https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123586_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123586_video_v4_converted.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Candidate urges civil debate around ICE; state spends 43% more; mandatory voting Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Sept. 25th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1988 IllinoisThe Center SquareICEGovernment spendingMandatory votingJB PritzkerElection consolidationIllinois in FocusState budgetProperty taxesImmigrationPublic safetyState DemocratsElectionVoting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123587/illinois-spending-swells-43percent-under-pritzker https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123587_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123587_video_v4.mp4 Illinois spending swells 43% under Pritzker (The Center Square) – Discretionary spending by Illinois state leaders has increased more than $16 billion since J.B. Pritzker became governor nearly seven years ago. That is a total increase of about 43%. Before Pritzker, the state's general fund spending was roughly flat or had modest increases, according to state data. Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner was in office for part of that time. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_d5bc09e2-ab3d-48c6-9f7d-3ef6ce6bc0f0.html 2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 442 Illinois state budgetdiscretionary spendingJ.B. Pritzkertaxationbudget deficitstate sales taxservice taxesfederal fundingeconomic impactpandemic recoveryArt KaneJared StrongArthur KaneJared https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123588/lets-go-washington-signature-gatherers-endure-stolen-petitions-insults-threats https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123588_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123588_video_v4.mp4 Let’s Go Washington signature gatherers endure stolen petitions, insults, threats (The Center Square) – Let’s Go Washington, the conservative political action committee behind two new initiative campaigns, says signature gatherers had petitions stolen and were intimidated and threatened in three separate incidents on Monday. “We've only been gathering for two days, and this all happened within the last day,” LGW Communications Manager Hallie Balch told The Center Square on Tuesday. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_d30aba33-f8a1-4850-a305-b14cb092c452.html 2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 822 Lets Go WashingtonSignature GatheringPolitical ViolenceWashington StateInitiative ProcessThreatsViolenceParental RightsGender IdentityPolitical CommitteeCarleen JohnsonTJ MartinellBrian HeywoodHate CrimeDomestic Violent Extremism https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123589/nola-city-council-considers-creating-a-healthy-workplace-program https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123589_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123589_video_v4.mp4 NOLA city council considers creating a "healthy workplace program" NOLA city council considers creating a "healthy workplace program" September 18, 2025 Source: NOLA City Council 2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 96 NOLA City CouncilLesli Harrishealthy workplacehealth departmentlocal businessesAnita CurranPaulette TaylorJanet MartStep Up Louisiana https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123590/jd-vance-blames-former-north-carolina-governor-for-irina-zarutskas-death https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123590_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123590_video_v4.mp4 JD Vance blames former North Carolina governor for Irina Zarutska's death JD Vance blames former North Carolina governor for Irina Zarutska's death. September 25, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 JD VanceNorth CarolinaGovernor CooperIrina Zarutskacrime policiesviolent crimelocal legislators https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123591/second-amendment-foundation-drops-lawsuit-after-agreement-with-ag https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123591_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123591_video_v4.mp4 Second amendment foundation drops lawsuit after agreement with AG The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Second Amendment Foundation Founder Alan Gottlieb 9/24/25 2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 154 Alan GottliebSecond Amendment FoundationAttorney Generallawsuitcivil rightsBob Fergusoninvestigationconsumer protection lawscharitable solicitation laws https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123592/gubernatorial-candidate-calls-for-reason-peace-outside-illinois-ice-facility https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123592_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123592_video_v4_converted.mp4 Gubernatorial candidate calls for reason, peace outside Illinois ICE facility Illinois gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski says repealing the TRUST Act to end the state’s sanctuary status is his top legislative priority. 2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 97 Ted DabrowskiIllinoisTRUST ActSanctuary StatusJoe AbrahamimmigrationRam VillivalamJ.B. Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123593/illinois-lawmakers-clash-over-election-consolidation-and-compulsory-voting https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123593_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123593_video_v4_converted.mp4 Illinois lawmakers clash over election consolidation and compulsory voting Illinois lawmakers are weighing boosting voter turnout by consolidating elections and considering compulsory voting. 2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 187 IllinoisElection ReformCompulsory VotingVoter TurnoutIllinois LawmakersUniversal Voting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123594/economist-on-inflation-the-trend-is-not-our-friend https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123594_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123594_video_v4.mp4 Economist on inflation, "The trend is not our friend" From Everyday Economics episode, "Economist: Did the Fed make the right call to cut 25 basis points?" 2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 inflationeconomisttariffsfedfederal reserveInterest Rateseconomy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123595/economist-on-following-the-data https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123595_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123595_video_v4.mp4 Economist on following the data From Everyday Economics episode, "Economist: Did the Fed make the right call to cut 25 basis points?" 2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 EconomistData AnalysisEconomicsFederal ReserveMonetary PolicyMarket Data https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123596/economist-how-do-builders-impact-the-communities-where-they-build https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123596_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123596_video_v4_converted.mp4 Economist: How do builders impact the communities where they build? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss builder sentiment and the contributions builders make to communities on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 528 Orphe DivounguyChris KrugNew constructionZillowhousing marketmortgage ratesbuilder sentimenthousing communityZillow datahome buyersdual shoppershousing industryrentersproperty managers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123597/thurston-county-manager-presses-sheriff-to-outline-26percent-budget-cuts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123597_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123597_video_v4.mp4 Thurston county manager presses sheriff to outline 26% budget cuts The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders September 24, 2025 2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 140 Derek SandersThurston CountyBudget CutsCounty FinancesWashington StateLaw EnforcementCounty Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123598/pritzker-orders-4percent-cuts-gop-calls-it-a-setup-for-tax-hikes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123598_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123598_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker orders 4% cuts, GOP calls it a setup for tax hikes Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 9/24/25 2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisbudget cutstax increasesJohn Curranstate spendingIllinois GDP https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123599/toni-mccombie-says-you-cant-blame-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123599_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123599_video_v4.mp4 Toni McCombie says you can't blame Trump Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 9/24/25 2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Toni McCombieDonald TrumpGreg BishopIllinoisIllinois PoliticsPolicyThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123600/education-sec-mcmahon-on-department-funding-where-has-it-gone-what-can-we-show-for-it https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123600_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123600_video_v4.mp4 Education Sec. McMahon on department funding: "Where has it gone? What can we show for it?" Education Secretary Linda McMahon discusses why she supports returning education to state and local governments. September 18, 2025 Source: Ronald Reagan Institute 2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 116 Linda McMahonEducation SecretaryDepartment of EducationState GovernmentLocal GovernmentEducation FundingRonald Reagan Institute https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123601/education-sec-mcmahon-on-the-potential-of-ai-its-like-having-a-tutor-for-every-student https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123601_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123601_video_v4.mp4 Education Sec. McMahon on the potential of AI: "It's like having a tutor for every student" Secretary of Education Linda McMahon discusses the science of reading and how AI can play a role September 18, 2025 Source: Ronald Reagan Institute 2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Linda McMahonSecretary of EducationAI tutoringScience of ReadingRonald Reagan InstituteAIeducation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123602/pritzker-looks-for-4percent-efficiencies-after-increasing-spending-43percent-since-2019 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123602_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123602_video_v4_converted.mp4 Pritzker looks for 4% ‘efficiencies’ after increasing spending 43% since 2019 Gov. J.B. Pritzker is looking for 4% "efficiencies" after increasing spending by 43% since 2019. 2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 142 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisState budgetSpendingTaxpayersLa Shawn FordTony McCombieExecutive order https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1123603/governor-signs-executive-order-to-expand-energy-infrastructure-in-arizona https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1123603_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123603_video_v4.mp4 Governor signs executive order to expand energy infrastructure in Arizona Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs (D) signs executive order to expand energy infrastructure in Arizona September 15, 2025 Source: Arizona Governor 2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 145 Katie HobbsArizona GovernorExecutive orderEnergy infrastructureEnergy costsReliable energyEnergy projectsArizona promiseSemiconductorsClean energyElectric gridPeak demandSmartphonesElectric vehiclesPower Resurgence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124130/bossier-citys-proposed-2026-budget-estimates-148percent-more-general-fund-revenue https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124130_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124130_video_v4.mp4 Bossier City's proposed 2026 budget estimates 14.8% more general fund revenue (The Center Square) – The Bossier City proposed 2026 budget is estimating 14.8% more General Fund revenue than the current year amended budget, and 4.5% more in sales tax revenue. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/louisiana/article_2365238d-1546-45c4-93a7-ba43954c2ced.html 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Bossier Citybudget2026 budgetgeneral fund revenuesales tax revenuecity councilpublic hearingEmilee CalamettiLouisiana https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124131/trump-revives-civics-education-in-america https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124131_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124131_video_v4.mp4 Trump Revives Civics Education in America From Education in Focus episode, "Education department launches America 250 effort" 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 Civics EducationUS Department of EducationAmerica 250ConstitutionPrivate Organizations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124132/fiscal-fallout-illinois-spending-swells-43percent-under-pritzker https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124132_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124132_video_v4_converted.mp4 Fiscal Fallout: Illinois spending swells 43% under Pritzker (The Center Square) – Discretionary spending by Illinois state leaders has increased more than $16 billion since J.B. Pritzker became governor nearly seven years ago. That is a total increase of about 43%. Before Pritzker, the state's general fund spending was roughly flat or had modest increases, according to state data. Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner was in office for part of that time. In the years of financial data reviewed by The Center Square, Democrats have been in control of the state legislature and most statewide offices. A notable exception was Rauner’s single, four-year term as governor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisJB PritzkerTaxpayer SpendingFiscal FalloutBudget ImpactIllinois spendingSpending CutsDonald TrumpPublic SafetyCommunity violenceIllinois politicsElectionCrimeChicagoCommunity violence intervention https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124133/civic-literacy-student-stumped-by-constitution https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124133_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124133_video_v4.mp4 Civic Literacy: Student Stumped by Constitution From Education in Focus episode, "Education department launches America 250 effort" 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 civic literacyU.S. Constitutionstudentconstitutioneducationarticle 310th amendmentdebatingknowledge https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124134/america-250-civics-education-know-america-love-america https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124134_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124134_video_v4.mp4 America 250 Civics Education: Know America, Love America From Education in Focus episode, "Education department launches America 250 effort" 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 civics educationAmerican historystudent competitionteacher summitK-12 guide50-state speaking tourFirst Liberty InstituteAmerica 250basic civic knowledge https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124135/president-trump-on-antifa-it-is-international https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124135_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124135_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on Antifa: “It is international” The Center Square's Sarah Roderick-Fitch asked President Trump on Antifa and international implications President Trump Signs Executive Orders, Sep. 25, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Donald TrumpAntifaSarah Roderick-FitchTerrorist OrganizationInternational implicationsWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124136/2022-gop-nominee-makes-second-run-for-illinois-governor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124136_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124136_video_v4_converted.mp4 2022 GOP nominee makes second run for Illinois governor Former state Sen. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, is making a second run for Illinois governor. 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 187 Darren BaileyIllinois governorIllinois electionGovernmentJB PritzkerPolitical campaign https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124137/arizona-caregiver-rules-spark-debate-over-rising-healthcare-costs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124137_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124137_video_v4.mp4 Arizona caregiver rules spark debate over rising healthcare costs 09/24/2025 - Vulnerable Adult System Study Committee Source: Arizona State Legislature 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 ArizonaHealthcare CostsCaregiver RulesJon Scott WilliamsVulnerable Adult System Study CommitteeArizona State Legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124138/pritzkers-discretionary-spending-up-43percent-since-2019 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124138_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124138_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker’s discretionary spending up 43% since 2019 President Trump Signs Executive Orders, Sep. 25, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 73 JB Pritzkerdiscretionary spendingIllinoisstate budgetstate taxesk-12 education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124139/illinois-property-taxes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124139_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124139_video_v4.mp4 Illinois property taxes Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 9/25/25 2025-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 IllinoisProperty TaxesLocal GovernmentState FundingCommunity College https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124140/president-trump-charlie-helped-me-a-lot-too https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124140_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124140_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: "Charlie helped me a lot too" President Trump Signs Executive Orders, Sep. 25, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Donald TrumpTikTokYoung VotersExecutive OrdersCampaign https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124141/wa-four-year-revenue-forecast-drops-almost-dollar900-million https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124141_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124141_video_v4.mp4 WA four-year revenue forecast drops almost $900 million (The Center Square) – In June, the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council’s revenue forecast anticipated that state coffers would run dry by 2027 despite record revenue levels and following the largest tax increase in state history. Now, ERFC’s updated revenue forecast anticipates the state will have almost $900 million less coming in than before over the next four years, which is being attributed in part to national policies such as Federal Reserve interest rates and President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, but also a decline in residential construction. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_5324ffe2-3b7e-4c65-ad1d-d0e90b1e33bc.html 2025-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 876 revenue forecastWashington statebudget crisiseconomic forecasttax increasesgovernment spendingTax policyCost of Livingreal estate excise taxaffordable housingpopulation growthprivate sectortech sectorrevenue streamsTax System https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124142/pritzker-creates-governors-group-as-il-legislators-debate-increased-energy-bills https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124142_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124142_video_v4_converted.mp4 Pritzker creates governors group as IL legislators debate increased energy bills Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces the creation of a new group of governors impacted by the PJM energy grid operator, but Republicans say it’s state policies that are driving costs up. 2025-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 164 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisEnergy BillsGovernors GroupPJMRenewable EnergyIllinois Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124143/president-trump-if-a-communist-takes-over-new-york-city-thats-a-gift-to-the-republican-party https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124143_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124143_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: "If a communist takes over New York City that's a gift to the Republican Party" President Trump Signs Executive Orders, Sep. 25, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Donald TrumpRepublican PartyNew York CityCommunist takeoverExecutive Orders https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124144/oversight-on-weaponization-of-state-government-out-of-control-dnr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124144_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124144_video_v4.mp4 Oversight on weaponization of state government– 'out of control DNR' Oversight on weaponization of state government– 'out of control DNR' September 25, 2025 Source: Michigan House 2025-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 158 Michigan HouseJason WoolfordIowaDNRDeer HuntingGovernment Oversight https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124145/lausd-pledges-to-protect-all-individuals-regardless-of-immigration-status https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124145_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124145_video_v4.mp4 LAUSD pledges to ‘protect all individuals regardless of immigration status’ Superintendent Carvalho speaking during the Governor Newsom signs historic legislation to protect immigrant communities, hold Trump accountable 9/20/25 Courtesy of the Office of the Governor 2025-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 LAUSDSuperintendent CarvalhoGovernor NewsomImmigration statusLos AngelesCalifornia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124146/dollar276-million-expansion-of-savannah-convention-center https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124146_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124146_video_v4.mp4 $276 Million expansion of Savannah Convention Center $276 Million expansion of Savannah Convention Center September 24, 2025 Source: Georgia Senate 2025-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 190 Savannah Convention CenterGeorgia Senatetourismeconomic developmentKelvin MooreGeorgia World Congress Center AuthorityGeorgiaSavannahconventionGovernor Kemptourism fundingregional competitiveness https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124147/wallethub-report-mississippi-ranked-no-1-with-student-debt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124147_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124147_video_v4.mp4 WalletHub Report: Mississippi Ranked No. 1 with Student Debt From Education in Focus episode, "Report says national student debt more than $1.6T" 2025-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 WalletHubStudent debtStudent loansMississippiFinancial AidEducation debtStudent Loan Debt https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124148/us-student-debt-crisis-dollar166-trillion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124148_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124148_video_v4.mp4 US Student Debt Crisis: $1.66 Trillion From Education in Focus episode, "Report says national student debt more than $1.6T" 2025-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 student debtstudent loansdebt crisistuitioninflationeconomic reportfinancial aidcollege educationhigher educationWalletHub https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124149/parents-say-you-dont-co-parent-with-me-in-rights-debate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124149_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124149_video_v4.mp4 Parents say: ‘you don’t co-parent with me’ in rights debate From Washington In Focus | Wednesday September 24th, 2025 2025-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 parental rightspublic schoolco-parentingvoter supportLet's Go Washington https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124150/wa-secretary-of-state-condemns-violence-against-petition-gatherers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124150_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124150_video_v4.mp4 WA Secretary of State condemns violence against petition gatherers From Washington In Focus | Wednesday September 24th, 2025 2025-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 93 WashingtonSecretary of StateviolencepetitionSteve HobbsBob FergusonCharlie Kirkdemocratic processinitiative gatherers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124151/florida-gov-ron-desantis-r-speaks-on-vaccine-decisions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124151_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124151_video_v4.mp4 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) speaks on vaccine decisions Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) speaks on vaccine decisions September 24, 2025 Source: Gov. Ron DeSantis 2025-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 93 Ron DeSantisvaccine mandateFlorida lawSurgeon GeneralFloridavaccinationsJoseph Ladapo https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124152/education-department-launches-america-250-effort https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124152_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124152_video_v4.mp4 Education department launches America 250 effort (The Center Square) - The U.S. Department of Education, along with private organizations, launched this week the America 250 Civics Education Coalition, in an effort to revive civic education in American schools. First Liberty Institute joined the department, along with 40 other organizations such as Turning Point USA, in launching this coalition on Constitution Day, commemorating the document’s signing on Sept. 17, 1787. This coalition’s goal is “to ensure every young American understands the beauty of our nation and is equipped with the civic knowledge required to contribute meaningfully to its future,” Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_5fd7f7f6-ac10-4e88-874c-2c1fa3bb1d93.html 2025-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 440 Civics EducationDepartment of EducationAmerican HistoryAmerica 250First Liberty InstituteCivic EducationLecturesAwardsCivicsTurning Point USAConstitutionEliana KerndleEsther WickhamKelly ShackelfordCharlie Kirk https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124153/illinois-committee-debates-mandatory-voting-election-consolidation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124153_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124153_video_v4_converted.mp4 Illinois committee debates mandatory voting, election consolidation Greg Bishop shares debate from an Illinois House Ethics and Elections Committee about the ideas around mandatory voting and consolidating local elections. 2025-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 534 Illinois HouseEthics CommitteeElection Consolidationmandatory votingMiles Rapoportcivic engagementPatrick Windhorstelection processcompulsory votingvoter turnoutlocal electionsmunicipal electionsAdam Lasker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124154/illinois-spending-increases-43percent-under-pritzker-as-republicans-urge-for-reforms https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124154_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124154_video_v4_converted.mp4 Illinois spending increases 43% under Pritzker as Republicans urge for reforms Greg Bishop delves into recent analysis by The Center Square's investigative team about the increased state spending of tax dollars under the Pritzker administration and reaction from legislators on both sides of the aisle. 2025-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 573 Illinois state budgetJ.B. Pritzkerstate spendingspending increasestax policyGreg BishopThe Center Squaretax increasesstate budgetfederal dollarsArt KaneJared StrongIllinois stateLaShawn K. FordTony McCombie https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124155/illinois-gubernatorial-candidate-urges-civil-debate-around-ice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124155_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124155_video_v4_converted.mp4 Illinois gubernatorial candidate urges civil debate around ICE Greg Bishop shares comments from Republican gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski, state Sen. Ram Villivalam, D-Chicago, and Vice President J.D. Vance about public safety around immigration enforcement. 2025-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 622 Ted DabrowskiRam VillivalamJ.D. VanceICEIllinois Politicspolitical debateImmigrant rightsRefugee rightsTRUST ActIllinois ICE facilityCenter Square2026 electionsKatie AbrahamJoe AbrahamJim Talmonti https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124360/washington-faces-worst-budget-crisis-ever-despite-record-tax-hike https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124360_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124360_video_v4.mp4 Washington Faces “Worst Budget Crisis Ever” Despite Record Tax Hike From Washington In Focus | Thursday September 25th, 2025 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 Washingtonbudget crisistax hiketariffsspending levelseconomic downturnBob FergusonEconomic Revenue CouncilMedicaid https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124361/no-incentive-to-stay-washingtons-growing-tax-burden https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124361_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124361_video_v4.mp4 No incentive to stay? Washington's growing tax burden From Washington In Focus | Thursday September 25th, 2025 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Washington Statetax burdencapital gains taxmiddle classeconomic impact https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124362/business-leaders-respond-to-h-1b-reform-weekend-turmoil https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124362_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124362_video_v4_converted.mp4 Business leaders respond to H-1B reform, weekend turmoil (The Center Square) – Business leaders and corporations across the country that employ foreign workers through the H-1B visa program have scrambled to respond to President Donald Trump’s recent reform efforts. Last week, Trump announced the United States would charge companies $100,000 for each H-1B visa issued to a temporary foreign worker. The administration imposed a Sept. 21 deadline for charges to start on H-1B visa holders. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_afa235d7-3e01-44cf-9fbd-978f3a14b113.html 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 428 H1B visaForeign workersTrump administrationVisa programsTemporary work visasEconomic policyWage suppressionDan McCalebAndrew RiceH2A programsH2B programsagricultural workersqualified workers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124363/president-trump-on-comey-hes-always-been-a-dirty-cop https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124363_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124363_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on Comey: “He’s always been a dirty cop” President Trump Gaggles with Press Before Departing the White House, Sep. 26, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Donald TrumpJames ComeyWhite HousePolitical NewsPress GaggleDirty Cop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124364/washington-workers-comp-upgrade-still-in-planning-stage-despite-millions-spent https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124364_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124364_video_v4.mp4 Washington workers’ comp upgrade still in planning stage despite millions spent Workers Compensation Advisory Committee meeting Source: TVW 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 239 WashingtonWorkers' CompensationWaTechWashington StateElizabeth SmithOFMGovernment's OfficeLaborIndustriesModernizationPlanning https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124365/new-orleans-creating-healthy-workplaces-for-employers-and-employees https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124365_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124365_video_v4.mp4 New Orleans creating healthy workplaces for employers & employees! New Orleans creating healthy workplaces for employers & employees! Source: NOLA City Council 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 New OrleansNOLA City CouncilHealthy WorkplaceEmployee HealthEmployer ResourcesSmall Business https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124366/michigan-house-on-importance-of-340b-dollars https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124366_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124366_video_v4.mp4 Michigan House on importance of 340B dollars Michigan House on importance of 340B dollars September 24, 2025 Source: Michigan House TV 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Michigan House340B dollarsHealthcareMedicaidInsuranceFQHCMackinac Center https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124367/ca-could-face-37percent-payroll-tax-hike-due-to-new-audit-findings https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124367_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124367_video_v4.mp4 CA could face 3.7% payroll tax hike due to new audit findings (The Center Square) – California is scrambling to avoid an automatic 3.7% payroll tax increase to cover its projected $23.2 billion debt to the federal government for COVID-era unemployment benefits payouts, according to information uncovered through a public records request by The Center Square. With the California State Auditor reporting the state “materially misstated” the finances of its unemployment benefits fund, experts warn these detrimental findings — along with the fund’s growing and sustained deficits — could cause the state’s tax waiver application to fail. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_abcd69d6-0edc-4a17-84c1-c6c7263fda97.html 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 772 Californiapayroll taxtax hikeunemployment benefitsfederal debtCOVID SpendingCalifornia DebtGavin Newsomstate payroll taxtax rateCalifornia COVID-19Fiscal FalloutJoe BidenDepartment of LaborMinimum Wage Laws https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124739/bipartisan-alignment-on-forever-chemicals-regulation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124739_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124739_video_v4_converted.mp4 Bipartisan alignment on 'forever chemicals' regulation (The Center Square) - Advocates taking aim at the wide array of “forever chemicals,” or PFAS, found in common personal care and household products spoke before the House Consumer Protection, Utilities and Technology committee Tuesday. Experts testified about the dangers to human health and child development posed by products from makeup to baby clothes that contain the chemicals. Experts noted that the risks are especially great for young children whose bodies are still developing. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_11658b8d-206e-4b63-984c-b8900a0f1074.html 2025-09-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 414 forever chemicalsPFASAdvocatesconsumer protectionPennsylvanialegislationchemicalsproduct safetycommunity impactThe Center Squarefirefighting foamChristina LengyelEliana Kerndole https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124740/routh-guilty-on-all-charges-in-plot-to-kill-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124740_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124740_video_v4_converted.mp4 Routh guilty on all charges in plot to kill Trump (The Center Square) – Ryan Routh was found guilty of all charges in a plot to kill Donald Trump by a federal jury that needed little time to reach a verdict Tuesday afternoon. Deciding to represent himself and getting cautions many times from Judge Aileen Cannon along the way, Routh nevertheless presented himself as incapable of the five charges prosecutors levied against him. The jury of seven women and five men in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida in Fort Pierce ultimately were swayed more – needing only about two hours, 20 minutes – by the United States' attorneys and their 38 witnesses over seven days of testimony. 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Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_044c964a-ffb3-439d-b937-b2a5012549d8.html 2025-09-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 American Federation of Teachersteacher unionstudent loan forgivenessTrump administrationJoe BidenUS Department of Educationincome driven repayment plansstudent loan borrowersdebt cancellationfederal courts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124742/appeals-court-hears-challenge-to-illinois-gun-ban-and-gun-rights-advocate-reacts-or-weekly-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124742_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124742_video_v4_converted.mp4 Appeals court hears challenge to Illinois’ gun ban & Gun rights advocate reacts | Weekly Recap Greg Bishop talks with gun rights advocate Todd Vandermyde about the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals hearing on Illinois’ gun and magazine ban, what the possible outcomes could be, and how gun owners are reacting to a law enacted in 2023 but found unconstitutional by a district judge. He also previews expectations for Monday’s oral arguments in Chicago and shares voices from gun owners and advocates, including Dan Eldridge of Federal Firearms Licensees of Illinois, who are organizing an event following the hearing and more. Event link: https://www.maxonshooters.com/blog/ffl-illinois-special-event 2025-09-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 3569 IllinoisGun ControlGun BanGreg BishopGun RightsAppeals Court7th CircuitSecond AmendmentAR-15J.B. PritzkerSupreme CourtIllinois BudgetCourt CaseTodd VandermydeLitigation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124743/council-members-discuss-the-large-number-of-applicants-for-interim-councilmember https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124743_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124743_video_v4.mp4 Council members discuss the large number of applicants for interim councilmember Las Vegas City Council Meeting for September 17, 2025 Source: Las Vegas City Council 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 92 Las VegasCity CouncilCouncilmember KnudsenNevadaInterim Councilmembercouncil members https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124744/lawmakers-push-for-transit-reform-funding-despite-delayed-fiscal-cliff https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124744_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124744_video_v4_converted.mp4 Lawmakers push for transit reform, funding despite delayed fiscal cliff Illinois lawmakers say they hope to pass transit legislation during the fall veto session next month, even though the fiscal cliff is not as near as previously reported. 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 74 IllinoisTransit LegislationSeth LewisKam BucknerRam VillivalamBrad StephensTransit ReformTransit Funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124745/university-of-california-faculty-students-unions-sue-feds-over-funding-freeze https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124745_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124745_video_v4.mp4 University of California faculty, students, unions sue Feds over funding freeze (The Center Square) - The faculty, students and unions within the University of California system sued the Trump administration, calling the UCLA federal funding freeze a violation of the First Amendment. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_cfd086b7-a5b7-4d3a-a1c2-e4eebca344cb.html 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 University of CaliforniaUCLATrump Administrationfederal fundingFirst AmendmentlawsuitAmerican Association of University Professorsanti-semitism https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124746/policy-on-deleted-state-teams-messages-still-unresolved-after-7-months https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124746_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124746_video_v4_converted.mp4 Policy on deleted state teams messages still unresolved after 7 months The Center Square's Carleen Johnson Interviews open government advocate Jamie Nixon 9/26/25 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 265 Jamie NixonCarleen Johnsonstate teams messagesgovernment policypublic record actopen governmentauto deletion https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1124747/doctors-speak-out-against-shapiro-energy-board-plan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1124747_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124747_video_v4_converted.mp4 Doctors speak out against Shapiro energy board plan (The Center Square) - Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Lightning Plan promises to combine his commitment to win investments in the artificial intelligence sector with a focus on improving permitting processes that has been successful in many wings of the state bureaucracy. House legislators have turned that vision into a bill that promises to develop a central authority for large projects called the Reliable Energy Siting and Electric Transition, or RESET, Board. One group of doctors wrote an open letter to the governor opposing the bill. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_2776864b-8922-4239-98f2-475fdd76dbeb.html 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 372 Josh ShapiroLightning Planenergy projectsPennsylvaniaenvironmental impactradioactive wastenuclear energyfrackingwater supplyenergy demandlocal communitiesEliana KernoodleChristina LengyelChristinahome rule https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1300525/illinois-in-focus-pritzker-expects-troops-soon-protesters-with-guns-charged-darren-bailey-reacts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/i4u7bdGBP_A_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/i4u7bdGBP_A_video_v3.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Pritzker expects troops soon, protesters with guns charged; Darren Bailey reacts Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Sept. 30th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2114 IllinoisGreg BishopJ.B. PritzkerDarren BaileyChicagoMilitaryICEImmigration LawSanctuary CitiesPublic SafetyIllinois budgetproperty taxesIllinois State FairThe Center SquareKwame Raoul https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321146/president-trump-thats-coming-down-now https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321146_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321146_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: "that's coming down now" President Trump Delivers an Announcement, Sep. 30, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Donald TrumpWhite HouseHealth InsurancePill PricesHealthcare PolicyDrug CostsReducing CostsJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321147/rfk-jr-we-refuse-to-make-the-most-vulnerable-citizens-continue-to-pay-an-unthinkable-price https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321147_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321147_video_v4.mp4 RFK Jr: "We refuse to make the most vulnerable citizens continue to pay an unthinkable price" President Trump Delivers an Announcement, Sep. 30, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 RFK JrDonald Trumphealthcaredrug costspharmaceutical industryvulnerable citizenshealth policyAmerican familiesfinancial security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321148/gov-shapiro-addresses-exhaustion-fear-frustration-from-feds https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321148_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321148_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Shapiro addresses 'exhaustion, fear, frustration' from feds Gov. Shapiro addresses 'exhaustion, fear, frustration' from feds September 30, 2025 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 135 Josh ShapiroPennsylvaniaFederal GovernmentParentingHealthcare DecisionsDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321149/illinois-student-struggles-continue-as-enrollments-decline https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321149_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321149_video_v4_converted.mp4 Illinois student struggles continue as enrollments decline A public education advocacy group says Illinois students are still struggling with academic proficiency. 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 140 IllinoisStudent proficiencyEnrollment declineK-12 educationHigher educationCOVID-19 pandemicRobin SteansTed DabrowskiJB PritzerAaron Del Mar https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321150/regional-dispatch-network-asks-spokane-to-save-it-a-seat-at-the-table-next-week https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321150_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321150_video_v4.mp4 Regional dispatch network asks Spokane to save it a seat at the table next week (The Center Square) – As tensions rise, Spokane Regional Emergency Communications sent a letter to the Spokane City Council on Friday requesting time to clear up some confusion before the two split ways. The SREC Executive Board of Directors decided to remove the city from the regional dispatch network in June, following years of failed negotiations. The final split is scheduled for January after the city had asked the state to claw back years of funding so it could prop up its own public safety answering point. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_d4552b9b-f0c3-42a1-8261-1e69358c8f06.html 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 788 SpokaneWashington Stateemergency communications911 serviceSpokane Fire DepartmentSpokane Police Department911 callsdispatch systemfire departmentCall dispatchTax revenueEmergency services https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321151/attorney-general-rob-bonta-arbitrary-cuts-put-lives-at-risk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321151_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321151_video_v4.mp4 Attorney General Rob Bonta: "Arbitrary cuts put lives at risk" AG Bonta Holds a Virtual Press Conference on Diversion of Critical Homeland Security Funding Source: Source: California Department of Justic 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 87 Rob BontaAttorney GeneralCaliforniaFEMAHomeland SecurityFundingEmergency respondersLaw enforcementTerrorismNatural disastersPublic Safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321152/trump-calls-pritzker-loser-as-governor-prepares-for-troop-deployment-lawsuit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321152_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321152_video_v4_converted.mp4 Trump calls Pritzker ‘loser’ as governor prepares for troop deployment lawsuit President Donald Trump says Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is a “loser” and that the city needs the military "desperately" to restore law and order. Pritzker is preparing to go to court if the military is deployed. 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 240 Donald TrumpJ.B. PritzkerChicagoIllinoisTroop DeploymentLawsuitViolencePolitical dispute https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321153/assistant-attorney-general-defends-keep-washington-working-act https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321153_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321153_video_v4.mp4 Assistant attorney general defends keep Washington working act Implementation and Impact of the Keep WA Working Act. Source: TVW 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 273 Keep WA Working ActChalia Stallings-Ala'IlimaPam BondiBob Fergusonimmigration lawfederal lawWashington state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321154/president-trump-comments-on-chicago-thats-not-a-city-its-a-war-zone https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321154_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321154_video_v4.mp4 President Trump comments on Chicago: "That's not a city, it's a war-zone." President Trump comments on Chicago: "That's not a city, it's a war-zone." September 30, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 73 Donald TrumpChicagoCrimeJB PritzkerUnion PacificWhite HouseChicago crimeChicago violenceIllinois governor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321155/are-the-latest-stock-market-highs-driven-by-a-strong-economy-or-a-bubble https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321155_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321155_video_v4_converted.mp4 Are the latest stock market highs driven by a strong economy or a bubble? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the accelerating stock market and slowing economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 593 Stock marketeconomic growthWall Streeteconomic climateChris KrugOrphe Divounguyinvestingslow economyPE ratiosAImacro factorspolicy climatediversifyS&P targetgovernment shutdown https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321171/pennsylvania-house-honors-fallen-york-officers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321171_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321171_video_v4.mp4 Pennsylvania House honors fallen York officers Pennsylvania House honors fallen York officers September 29, 2025 Source: Pennsylvania General Assembly 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 140 PennsylvaniaPennsylvania HouseYork CountySeth GroveFallen officersCody BeckerMark BakerIsaiah ImanheiserPennsylvania State PoliceYork County PoliceLaw Enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321172/johnsons-worried-about-the-taxpayers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321172_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321172_video_v4.mp4 Johnson's worried about the taxpayers Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 9/30/25 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Greg BishopIllinoisThe Center SquaretaxpayerslawsuitsliabilityGovernmentfederal officers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321173/sec-of-war-hegseth-people-make-honest-mistakes-and-our-mistakes-should-not-define-an-entire https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321173_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321173_video_v4.mp4 Sec of War Hegseth: "People make honest mistakes and our mistakes should not define an entire" Secretary of War Hegseth speaks to military leaders at Quantico September 30, 2025 Source: Department of War 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 Pete HegsethSecretary of Warmilitary leadershippersonnel recordshonest mistakesrisk takingmilitary leadersadverse information https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321174/war-sec-hegseth-you-feel-comfortable-inside-the-violence-so-that-our-citizens-can-live-peacefully https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321174_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321174_video_v4.mp4 War Sec Hegseth: "You feel comfortable inside the violence so that our citizens can live peacefully" Secretary of War Hegseth speaks to military leaders at Quantico September 30, 2025 Source: Department of War 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 War Sec HegsethMilitary LeadersQuanticoDepartment of WarAmerican CitizensMilitaryViolence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321175/sec-of-war-hegseth-either-you-protect-your-people-and-your-sovereignty-or-you-will-be-subservient https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321175_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321175_video_v4.mp4 Sec of War Hegseth: "Either you protect your people and your sovereignty or you will be subservient" Secretary of War Hegseth speaks to military leaders at Quantico September 30, 2025 Source: Department of War 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Secretary of WarPete HegsethMilitary LeadersProtecting SovereigntyNational DefenseQuanticoDepartment of WarWaging WarPacifism https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321176/pam-bondi-vows-federal-charges-after-chicago-ice-facility-attacks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321176_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321176_video_v4.mp4 Pam Bondi vows federal charges after Chicago ICE facility attacks Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 9/30/25 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Pam Bondifederal chargesChicago ICEICE facilityviolent riotersradical extremistsfederal officersarrestprosecuteJB Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321177/il-republican-candidate-for-governor-darren-bailey-reacts-to-public-safety-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321177_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321177_video_v4_converted.mp4 IL Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey reacts to public safety in Chicago Greg Bishop talks live with former Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey with reaction to public safety in Chicago, what he learned running against Gov. J.B. Pritzker in 2022 and how he expects to raise campaign funds during the primary season. 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 891 Darren BaileyJ.B. PritzkerIllinois PoliticsChicagoPublic SafetyIllinois governorvoter turnoutcampaign financeelection cycleRepublican primaryKwame Raoulpolice reformBrandon Johnsonproperty taxesfederal troops https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321178/pritzker-expects-troops-soon-for-chicago-ice-protesters-with-guns-charged https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321178_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321178_video_v4_converted.mp4 Pritzker expects troops soon for Chicago; ICE protesters with guns charged Greg Bishop shares comments from Democratic leaders about the expectation that the Trump administration is requesting military troops for Chicago amid protests against immigration officials enforcing federal law. 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 901 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpICEimmigration policyfederal law enforcementICE facilityprotestsTom HomanKwame RaoulGreg Bishopsanctuary citiesillegal immigrantsArresting protestorspolice misconduct https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321179/republicans-dems-want-dollar15t-but-gop-is-united-on-short-stopgap-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321179_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321179_video_v4.mp4 Republicans: Dems want $1.5T, but GOP is united on short stopgap Bill Senator John Thune, a republican from South Dakota, and Representative Mike Johnson, a republican from Louisiana, speak to the media after meeting with Democratic leaders 2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 93 John ThuneMike JohnsonRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyStopgap BillGovernment FundingPolitical NewsBudgetAppropriationsJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321180/vp-vance-on-democrats-these-guys-wont-do-the-right-thing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321180_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321180_video_v4.mp4 VP Vance on democrats: “these guys won’t do the right thing” Vice President Vance speaks to the media after meeting with Democratic leaders 2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 105 JD VanceDemocratic Partygovernment shutdowntax policyhealthcare policybudgetChuck Schumerspending package https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321181/dem-leaders-republicans-stopgap-funding-bill-will-cause-healthcare-crisis-dem-leaders-say https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321181_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321181_video_v4.mp4 Dem leaders: Republicans’ stopgap funding Bill Will cause healthcare crisis, dem leaders say Senator Chuck Schumer and Representative Hakeem Jeffries, Democrats from New York, speak to the media after meeting with republican leaders 2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 98 Chuck SchumerHakeem JeffriesRepublican Funding BillHealthcare crisisDemocratic LeadersHealthcarePartisan inputAppropriations Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321182/former-state-lawmakers-endorse-donors-support-gop-candidate-dabrowski https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321182_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321182_video_v4_converted.mp4 Former state lawmakers endorse, donors support GOP candidate Dabrowski While Gov. J.B. Pritzker remains unchallenged in the 2026 Democratic Party primary, Republican candidates for governor are lining up support. 2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 Ted DabrowskiIllinois governorJeanne IvesTom MorrisonJB PritzkerIllinois PoliticsRepublican PartyPolitical EndorsementsIllinois Elections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321183/pritzker-says-100-military-troops-expected-for-chicago-doesnt-have-details https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321183_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321183_video_v4_converted.mp4 Pritzker says 100 military troops expected for Chicago, doesn’t have details One-hundred military troops are being requested for Illinois, according to Gov. J.B. Pritzker who says the Trump administration is authoritarian. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi released a video statement as federal agents were met with protesters. 2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 96 J.B. PritzkerPam BondiIllinoisChicagoDepartment of Homeland Securitymilitary troopsfederal agentsprotestsauthoritarianismKwame Raoul https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321184/president-trump-announces-creation-of-the-board-of-peace https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321184_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321184_video_v4.mp4 President Trump announces creation of ‘The Board of Peace' President Trump Participates in a Press Conference with the Prime Minister of the State of Israel September 29, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 122 Donald J. TrumpIsraelPeace InitiativeBoard of PeaceTony BlairWhite HouseInternational AffairsArab WorldPalestiniansGaza https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321200/new-york-gov-kathy-hochul-d-announces-inflation-refund-checks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321200_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321200_video_v4.mp4 New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announces "inflation refund checks" New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announces "inflation refund checks" September 26, 2025 Source: Gov. Hochul's office 2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 98 Kathy HochulNew YorkInflationRefund ChecksRelief ChecksNew York governmentOctoberNovemberGrocery storeHoliday ShoppingAlbanyInflation refund checks https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321201/president-trump-what-the-future-holds-for-the-palestinians-no-one-really-knows https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321201_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321201_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: "What the future holds for the Palestinians no one really knows" President Trump Participates in a Press Conference with the Prime Minister of the State of Israel 9/29/25 Source: The White House 2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Donald TrumpPalestiniansIsraelIsraeli securityPalestinian successWarHostages https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321202/what-happens-during-a-government-shutdown https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321202_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321202_video_v4.mp4 What happens during a government shutdown? From America's Talking episode, "Trump administration prepares for mass layoffs if government shuts down" 2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Government ShutdownGovernment SpendingMandatory SpendingSocial SecurityMedicareMedicaidBudgetFederal Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321203/both-sides-stand-firm-as-government-shutdown-looms https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321203_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321203_video_v4.mp4 Both sides stand firm as government shutdown looms From America's Talking episode, "Trump administration prepares for mass layoffs if government shuts down" 2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Government shutdownDonald TrumpDemocratic leadersBipartisan negotiationGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321204/president-trump-this-is-the-closest-weve-ever-come-to-real-peace-not-fake-peace https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321204_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321204_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: "This is the closest we’ve ever come to real peace not fake peace" President Trump Participates in a Press Conference with the Prime Minister of the State of Israel 9/29/25 Source: The White House 2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Donald TrumpAbraham AccordsIsraelMiddle EastPeace NegotiationsPolitical Relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321205/rep-van-drew-r-nj-on-iryna-zarutskas-murder-bad-leaders-let-this-happen https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321205_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321205_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Van Drew (R-NJ) on Iryna Zarutska's murder: "Bad leaders let this happen" Rep. Van Drew speaks at a U.S. House Judiciary hearing in Charlotte, North Carolina September 29, 2025 Source: U.S. House Judiciary Committee 2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 73 Rep. Van DrewIryna ZarutskaU.S. House JudiciaryCharlotte, North CarolinaAmerican Dreammurder https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321206/economist-what-to-watch-for-in-this-weeks-jobs-report https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321206_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321206_video_v4_converted.mp4 Economist: What to watch for in this week's jobs report Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the upcoming jobs report on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 768 jobs situationemployment reportunemployment pooljob marketeconomic growthwage growthinterest ratesFederal Reserveconsumer spendingemployment statisticseconomic dataOrphe DivounguyChris KrugCPI ReportJOLTS Report https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321207/city-council-presses-for-fiscal-safeguards-amid-lahsa-funding-and-oversight-issues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321207_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321207_video_v4.mp4 City council presses for fiscal safeguards amid LAHSA funding & oversight issues Los Angeles Housing and Homelessness and Budget and Finance Committees' Reports 9/26/25 Source: LA CityView Media Group – Channel 35 Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority 2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 96 Los AngelesCity CouncilLAHSAHomelessnessFiscal SafeguardsOversightFundingMonica RodriguezFinancial Issues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321208/city-of-phoenix-breaks-ground-on-affordable-housing-project https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321208_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321208_video_v4.mp4 City of Phoenix breaks ground on affordable housing project Wild Rose Flats Affordable Housing Groundbreaking | Phoenix Sep 23, 2025 Source: City of Phoenix 2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 132 affordable housingPhoenixArizonahousing projecthousing marketWild Rose Flatshousinghousing needsdevelopment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321209/bailey-calls-for-pro-business-reforms-and-hard-on-crime-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321209_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321209_video_v4.mp4 Bailey calls for pro-business reforms & hard on crime policies Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 9/29/25 2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Darren BaileyIllinoispro-businesscrime policiessmall businessICEDEAtask forceviolent crimeIllinois governor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321210/bailey-highlights-property-taxes-and-energy-policy-in-campaign-launch https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321210_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321210_video_v4.mp4 Bailey highlights property taxes & energy policy in campaign launch Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 9/29/25 2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 76 IllinoisProperty TaxesEnergy PolicyJB PritzkerGovernment SpendingIllinois GovernorDelmar Bailey https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321211/darren-bailey-launches-bid-for-governor-criticizes-pritzker-on-public-safety https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321211_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321211_video_v4.mp4 Darren Bailey launches bid for governor, criticizes Pritzker on public safety Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 9/29/25 2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 Darren BaileyIllinois governorJB Pritzkerpublic safetycrimeelectionIllinoislaw enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321212/bailey-seeks-pritzker-rematch-for-illinois-governor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321212_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321212_video_v4_converted.mp4 Bailey seeks Pritzker rematch for Illinois governor Greg Bishop shares highlights from the launch event for Darren Bailey's bid to get the Republican nomination for Illinois governor for a second time. Bailey ran for governor against J.B. Pritzker in 2022. 2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1097 Darren BaileyJB PritzkerIllinois governorElection 2026Illinois politicspolitical campaigncampaign financeGreg BishopThe Center SquareDonald TrumpPublic safetyEducation fundingproperty taxesgubernatorial candidateIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321213/homeland-security-arrests-ice-protesters-with-guns-in-broadview-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321213_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321213_video_v4_converted.mp4 Homeland Security arrests ICE protesters with guns in Broadview, Illinois Greg Bishop unpacks some of the latest in the developing situation of increased federal law enforcement in and around Chicago with the anticipation of more unfolding throughout the start of the week. 2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 572 ICEICE ProtestsDepartment of Homeland SecurityChicagoFederal AgentsBroadview ICE facilityIllinois lawfederal immigrationICE agentsBroadview IllinoisPam BondiJB PritzkerDonald TrumpMary Miller https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321214/illinois-in-focus-homeland-security-arrests-ice-protesters-with-guns-bailey-seeks-pritzker-rematch https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321214_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321214_video_v4_converted.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Homeland Security arrests ICE protesters with guns; Bailey seeks Pritzker rematch Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Sept. 29th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2011 Illinois in FocusICE protestersDepartment Homeland SecurityDarren BaileyGovernor JB Pritzkerfederal officersillegal immigrationICEIllinoisFederal Law EnforcementIllinois GovernorIllinois PoliticsRepublican PartyElection 2026Campaign Finance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321215/seattle-proposes-dollar4m-immigration-boost-and-petition-gatherers-report-intimidation-or-weekly-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321215_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321215_video_v4_converted.mp4 Seattle proposes $4M immigration boost & petition gatherers report intimidation | Weekly Recap Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s proposal to boost the city’s immigration office budget by $4 million, a move his office says is needed to protect immigrant and refugee programs from federal funding cuts under the Trump Administration. Meanwhile, Let’s Go Washington reports petition gatherers for its new initiatives faced theft, intimidation, and threats in three separate incidents just days after launching their campaigns. All this and more in this week’s recap. 2025-09-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2228 SeattleImmigration officeSanctuary cityTrump administrationFederal fundingLet's Go Washingtonsignature gatheringWashington State PoliticsParental Rights Initiativestate of Washingtontaxeseconomic growthgovernment spendingpolitical processelections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321216/trump-administration-prepares-for-mass-layoffs-if-government-shuts-down https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321216_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321216_video_v4_converted.mp4 Trump administration prepares for mass layoffs if government shuts down (The Center Square) – With only six days until the federal government shuts down, Republicans and Democrats have yet to secure a funding deal – and the Trump administration is already planning on how to make the most of it. In a leaked memo, the Office of Management and Budget outlines plans for federal agencies that would run out of funding during a government shutdown to “use this opportunity” to consider permanently eliminating certain positions in federal programs, projects, and activities “not consistent with the President’s priorities,” consistent with applicable law. “[W]e must continue our planning efforts in the event Democrats decide to shut down the government,” the memo reads. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_21609d61-bdd8-483a-a1f4-4c43b00821e8.html 2025-09-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 574 government shutdownTrump AdministrationLayoffsfederal fundingbudget negotiationsCongresscontinuing resolutionFederal AgenciesChuck SchumerReduction In ForceDan MccalebTherese Boudreaux https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1321217/california-education-system-support-efforts-to-restrict-ice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1321217_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1321217_video_v4.mp4 California education system support efforts to restrict ICE (The Center Square) - The California education system continues to fight U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement amid new laws claiming protection for students and California residents. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_dc99df93-4b00-48ff-bcee-7be93e7cff4f.html 2025-09-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 CaliforniaICEImmigration and Customs EnforcementEducation systemGavin NewsomSenate Bill 627Senate Bill 98School administratorsSasha PerezDepartment of Homeland SecurityLos Angeles Unified School DistrictAlberto Carvalho https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1336982/nevada-democrat-calls-for-bipartisan-gun-reform-ahead-of-route-91-shooting-anniversary https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1336982_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1336982_video_v4.mp4 Nevada democrat calls for bipartisan gun reform ahead of Route 91 shooting anniversary Senate Floor proceedings September 30, 2025 Source: U.S. Senate 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 100 Jacky RosenNevadagun controlgun reformRoute 91 shootingbipartisanschool shootingsUNLV https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1366406/illinois-in-focus-trump-pritzker-trade-barbs-us-senate-talks-chicago-government-shuts-down-2025-10-01-1303 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/FyYUVWlq16Q_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/FyYUVWlq16Q_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Trump, Pritzker trade barbs; U.S. Senate talks Chicago; government shuts down 2025-10-01 13:03 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Oct. 1st, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 655 Greg BishopDonald TrumpJ.B. PritzkerIllinois newsfederal governmentstate politicsChicago newsChicagopublic safetyU.S. ImmigrationgovernmentGovernor PritzkerState Policelaw enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1366436/congressional-conflicts-lawmakers-dump-tylenol-stock-before-autism-controversy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1366436_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1366436_video_v4_converted.mp4 Congressional Conflicts: Lawmakers dump Tylenol stock before autism controversy (The Center Square) — Before President Trump warned pregnant women to avoid taking Tylenol, three members of Congress dumped stock in the Fortune 500 company that makes the popular painkiller -- sell-offs that saved them from incurring sizable losses, an investigation by The Center Square found. The lawmakers sold $1,001 to $15,000 each in Kenvue Inc., a Summit, New Jersey-based consumer products company that spun off from Johnson & Johnson two years ago. The sales are notable also because most investment analysts recommended that investors hold their shares. 2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 394 insider tradingcongressstock tradingKenVueconflicts of interestethics disclosure actstock actSheldon WhitehouseRo KhannaScott FranklinDan CrenshawAlexandria Ocasio-Cortezillegal stockprivate informationArt Kane https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1366449/how-will-partial-federal-government-shutdown-impact-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1366449_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1366449_video_v4_converted.mp4 How will partial federal government shutdown impact Illinois? Greg Bishop shares some initial reactions from Illinois officials to the federal government partially shutting down after the U.S. Senate failed to pass a continuing resolution to fund the government through late November. 2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 483 government shutdownIllinois Politicsfunding patchsocial securityMedicareMedicaidveterans benefitsfederal employeescontinuing resolutionGreg BishopDelia RamirezNikki BudzinskiCenter SquareSenator MoranUSCIS https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1366450/us-senate-focuses-on-chicago-crime-as-il-republicans-criticize-pritzkers-rhetoric-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1366450_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1366450_video_v4_converted.mp4 U.S. Senate focuses on Chicago crime as IL Republicans criticize Pritzker's rhetoric, policies Greg Bishop airs moments from the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee where senators discussed the topic "Blue City Chaos and Tragedy." U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, discuss public safety in Chicago and beyond. He also shares criticism from Illinois Republicans to the ongoing heated political rhetoric. 2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 793 Chicago crimeSenate Judiciary CommitteeChuck GrassleyDick DurbinJB PritzkerIllinois politicsIllinoispolitical rhetoricImmigration enforcementBlue City PoliciesTony McCombieStephen Millerimmigration policyDonald TrumpIllinois House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1366451/trump-pritzker-trade-barbs-amid-increased-immigration-enforcement-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1366451_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1366451_video_v4_converted.mp4 Trump, Pritzker trade barbs amid increased immigration enforcement in Chicago Greg Bishop airs the latest back and forth between President Donald Trump and Gov. J.B. Pritzker over public safety in Chicago and around immigration enforcement. 2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 675 Donald TrumpJ.B. PritzkerChicagoPolitical disputeImmigration lawfederal law enforcementpublic safetyICEBorder Patrolfederal assetslaw enforcementfederal troopspoliticsGovernmentChicago River https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1366811/mcmahon-discusses-education-at-reagan-institute https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1366811_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1366811_video_v4.mp4 McMahon discusses education at Reagan Institute (The Center Square) - U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon emphasized literacy, artificial intelligence, civil discourse and education funding at the Reagan Institute Summit on Education. Indiana Education Secretary Katie Jenner asked McMahon questions at RISE in Washington, D.C., on education subjects, such as school choice, innovation, literacy and best practices for schools at the local and state level. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_4b73e841-898a-4185-9d6b-c92128b13c38.html 2025-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 593 Linda McMahonReagan Instituteeducation fundingcivil discourseliteracy proficiencyschool choiceliteracy ratefederal fundingtest scoresDepartment of Educationeducation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1366812/la-councilmember-pushes-ban-on-city-employees-working-for-ice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1366812_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1366812_video_v4.mp4 LA councilmember pushes ban on city employees working for ICE LA City Council meeting 10/1/25 Source: LA CityView Media Group – Channel 35 2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 105 Los AngelesCity CouncilImmigrationICECity EmployeesGovernmentCouncilmember Rodriguez https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1366813/vp-vance-on-laying-off-federal-workers-we-might-have-to-take-extraordinary-steps https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1366813_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1366813_video_v4.mp4 VP Vance on laying off federal workers: "we might have to take extraordinary steps" Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Oct. 1, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 VP VanceKaroline Leavittfederal workersgovernment shutdownlayoffsfurloughWhite HousePress Briefing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1366814/oct-1-brings-new-taxes-for-washington-businesses-and-consumers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1366814_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1366814_video_v4.mp4 Oct. 1 brings new taxes for Washington businesses and consumers (The Center Square) – A new slate of taxes goes into effect on Wednesday. The changes were passed as part of the 2025-27 biennial budget package, which lawmakers approved in May, and are projected to generate billions in revenue. The changes include an expansion of the retail sales tax to several new services and increased B&O tax rates for financial institutions and large service businesses. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_11867ae3-09f1-4a4d-8ac0-3815e6e8fdd6.html 2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 704 Washington StateTax IncreaseTax IncreasesSales TaxB&O TaxConsumer ImpactSmall BusinessEconomic ImpactsLegislative SessionOperating BudgetRevenue DepartmentRevenue ForecastDigital AdsIT Servicesgas prices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1366815/illinois-in-focus-officials-shift-shutdown-blame-agreed-bill-process-upended-gop-offers-solutions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1366815_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1366815_video_v4_converted.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Officials shift shutdown blame; agreed-bill process upended; GOP offers solutions Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Oct. 2nd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1810 Illinoisgovernment shutdownJB PritzkerDan UgasteIllinois politicsagreed bill processhealthcare subsidiesImmigration enforcementChicago City CouncilRaymond LopezC.D. DavidsmeyerDonald TrumpJeff KeicherState legislationlaw enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1366816/gop-rep-dem-alderman-sanctuary-policies-drove-immigration-enforcement-surge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1366816_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1366816_video_v4_converted.mp4 GOP rep, Dem alderman: sanctuary policies drove immigration enforcement surge A Republican state lawmaker and a Democratic Chicago alderman agree that sanctuary policies are the reason federal agencies have ramped up their presence in Illinois. 2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 86 C.D. DavidsmeyerRaymond LopezJ.B. Pritzkersanctuary policiesimmigration enforcementfederal lawIllinoisTrust Actlocal law enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1366817/labor-leaving-agreed-bill-process-has-consequences-il-legislator-warns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1366817_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1366817_video_v4_converted.mp4 Labor leaving agreed-bill process has consequences, IL legislator warns Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he understands why labor is walking away from the agreed-bill process, but a state legislator warns of more business trouble ahead. 2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 135 J.B. PritzkerDan UgasteIllinoisLaborRepublicanAgreed-Bill processIllinois Houselabor movementState of Illinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1366818/vp-vance-look-its-obviously-a-democratic-shutdown https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1366818_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1366818_video_v4.mp4 VP Vance: "Look it’s obviously a democratic shutdown" Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Oct. 1, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 J.D. VanceKaroline LeavittWhite HouseGovernment shutdownDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyVote TotalsChuck SchumerHakeem JeffriesKamala HarrisOpening Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1366819/discussions-on-keeping-families-together-act-amid-child-death-concerns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1366819_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1366819_video_v4.mp4 Discussions on keeping families together act amid child death concerns Senate Human Services work session Source: TVW 2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 89 child welfarefoster parentsjuvenile courtsocial workeradoptionguardianshipemancipationdependency review hearingscase workerparent rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1366820/press-sec-leavitt-democrats-in-congress-have-officially-shut-down-the-united-states-government https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1366820_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1366820_video_v4.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "Democrats in congress have officially shut down the United States government" Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Oct. 1, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Karoline LeavittPress SecretaryDemocratsCongressGovernment shutdownUS governmentFunding billJoe BidenHouse RepublicansNonpartisan legislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1366821/debate-builds-as-spokane-considers-breaking-from-regional-dispatch https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1366821_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1366821_video_v4.mp4 Debate builds as Spokane considers breaking from regional dispatch From Washington In Focus | Tuesday September 30th, 2025 2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 73 SpokaneWashingtonRegional DispatchPublic SafetyTax DollarsPSAP https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1366822/washington-city-pushes-to-split-from-regional-911-dispatch https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1366822_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1366822_video_v4.mp4 Washington city pushes to split from regional 911 dispatch From Washington In Focus | Tuesday September 30th, 2025 2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 94 Washington911 dispatchSRACTax RevenueState LegislationFunding Model https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1366823/durbin-70percent-of-immigrants-detained-by-ice-have-no-convictions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1366823_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1366823_video_v4.mp4 Durbin: 70% of immigrants detained by ICE have no convictions Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 10/1/25 2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Dick DurbinImmigrationICEImmigration and Customs EnforcementCriminal ConvictionsDetained ImmigrantsGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1366824/durbin-criticizes-trumps-immigration-actions-and-jan-6-pardons https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1366824_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1366824_video_v4.mp4 Durbin criticizes Trump’s immigration actions and Jan. 6 pardons Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 10/1/25 2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Dick DurbinDonald TrumpImmigration PolicyJanuary 6thpardonsJoe BidenBiden Administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1366825/illinois-republicans-propose-law-putting-distance-between-protesters-police https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1366825_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1366825_video_v4_converted.mp4 Illinois Republicans propose law putting distance between protesters, police Illinois statehouse Republicans are pushing for a measure to give police conducting official business some distance from protesters as immigration enforcement ramps up. 2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 153 IllinoisRepublicanslaw enforcementimmigration enforcementJ.B. PritzkerpoliceprotestersJeff KeicherChuck Grassley https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1367291/illinois-in-focus-state-police-prepares-ice-protest-zones-energy-policy-debate-continues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1367291_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1367291_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: State police prepares ICE protest zones; energy policy debate continues Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Oct. 3rd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 240 Greg BishopIllinoisenergy policyICE proteststate police https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1367292/illinois-democrat-calls-for-balance-between-labor-and-business https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1367292_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1367292_video_v4.mp4 Illinois democrat calls for balance between labor & business Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 10/2/25 2025-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Jay HoffmanIllinoisDemocratLaborBusinessWorking FamiliesSpringfield https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1367293/illinois-rep-warns-policy-shift-could-deter-investment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1367293_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1367293_video_v4.mp4 Illinois Rep Warns Policy Shift Could Deter Investment Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 10/2/25 2025-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 79 Dan UgasteIllinoisInvestmentPolicyBusinessGovernmentIllinois legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1367294/wa-ago-task-force-member-no-way-to-define-domestic-violent-extremism https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1367294_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1367294_video_v4_converted.mp4 WA AGO task force member: ‘No way’ to define domestic violent extremism (The Center Square) – As the Washington State Attorney General’s Office Domestic Extremism and Mass Violence Task Force prepares a charter, debate continues over whether the task force can define what constitutes DVE or not, if it includes legally protected speech and activities. “I think the premise of trying to fix a domestic extremism problem in the state is problematic,” task force member Walla Walla County Sheriff Mark Crider told colleagues at the organization's Sept. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_60ad64c3-ad28-4b02-99e1-a416b8f82e0a.html 2025-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 836 Domestic Violent ExtremismWashington StateFirst AmendmentDomestic ExtremismMass ViolenceProtected SpeechSecond Amendmentconstitutional expertviolent extremismGun OwnershipWashington State Constitutionsupreme courtTJ MartinellSpencer PauleyGovernment privileges https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1367295/confusion-mounts-over-new-taxes-hitting-small-businesses-in-washington https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1367295_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1367295_video_v4.mp4 Confusion Mounts Over New Taxes Hitting Small Businesses in Washington From Washington In Focus | Wednesday October, 1st, 2025 2025-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Washingtontaxessmall businessconsumerrefundtax collection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1367296/college-students-lack-civil-discussion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1367296_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1367296_video_v4.mp4 College students lack civil discussion From Education in Focus episode, "McMahon discusses education at Reagan Institute" 2025-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 College studentsHigher educationCivil discourseControversial issuesMeaningful discussionSpeaker shout downEducation in focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1367297/ag-urges-voters-to-participate-in-upcoming-special-election https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1367297_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1367297_video_v4.mp4 AG urges voters to participate in upcoming special election AG Bonta, SOS Weber Hold Press Conference on Voting Rights and Encourage Californians to Vote Early Source: California Department of Justice 2025-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 143 Rob BontaCaliforniaSpecial ElectionEarly VotingVoting RightsUSPS Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1367298/yakima-basin-faces-unprecedented-halt-to-surface-water-use https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1367298_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1367298_video_v4_converted.mp4 Yakima basin faces unprecedented halt to surface water use The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Emily Tasaka with the Washington Department of Ecology 2025-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 122 Yakima basinEmily TasakaWashington Department of Ecologywater rightssurface water usewater lawlegal processwater resourceswater shortagedrought https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1367299/florida-governor-desantis-r-on-dhs-reimbursements https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1367299_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1367299_video_v4.mp4 Florida Governor DeSantis (R) on DHS Reimbursements Florida Governor DeSantis (R) on DHS Reimbursements. September 29, 2025 Source: Ron DeSantis 2025-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 86 Ron DeSantisFloridaDHSreimbursementillegal immigrationFlorida taxpayerhealthcarelaw enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1367300/lawmakers-address-medicaid-abuse-in-state-health-system https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1367300_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1367300_video_v4.mp4 Lawmakers address medicaid abuse in state health system Arizona Senate Health and Human Services October 1, 2025 Source: Arizona State Legislature 2025-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 117 MedicaidHealth SystemArizonaArizona State LegislatureCarine WernerPatient BrokeringHealth ServicesHealth LawPatient TraffickingHealthcare FraudBehavioral Health https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1367301/will-these-corporations-move-out-of-washington https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1367301_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1367301_video_v4.mp4 Will these corporations move out of Washington? From Washington In Focus | Wednesday October, 1st, 2025 2025-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Tax increasesJeff BezosMicrosoftWashington StateCorporations leavingBusiness taxes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1367302/pennsylvania-house-gets-heated-in-debate-over-proposed-gun-regulation-legislation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1367302_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1367302_video_v4.mp4 Pennsylvania House gets heated in debate over proposed gun regulation legislation Pennsylvania House gets heated in debate over HB 1866 to regulate "machine gun conversion devices" October 1, 2025 Source: Pennsylvania General Assembly 2025-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 504 gun regulationPennsylvania Houselegislationdebatepolitical processMalcolm Kenyattasecond amendmentlaw enforcementproposed billJoanna McClintonMinority Leader TopperMajority Leader Bradford https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1367303/how-washington-decriminalized-then-recriminalized-drug-possession https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1367303_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1367303_video_v4.mp4 How Washington Decriminalized (Then Recriminalized) Drug Possession In 2021, Washington’s Supreme Court struck down the state’s drug possession law, saying it was unfair to punish people who didn’t knowingly have drugs. This ruling effectively decriminalized simple possession and forced lawmakers to act. The “Blake Fix,” passed in 2023 as Senate Bill 5536, brought back penalties for knowingly possessing drugs, making it a gross misdemeanor. It also added more funding for treatment and diversion programs. In this video, we explain what the Blake decision was, why lawmakers stepped in, and what the changes mean for Washington communities. Sources: Fox 13 Seattle, Kitsap County Sheriff's Office, Washington State House Republicans 2025-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 341 Blake DecisionShannon BlakeDrug PossessionWashington Statedrug lawWashington Supreme Courtdrug addictioncriminal justiceGinny Burtonaddiction recoveryWashington courtsarrest https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1367304/legislator-terrible-message-sent-with-labor-walking-away-from-illinois-agreed-bill-process https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1367304_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1367304_video_v4_converted.mp4 Legislator: 'Terrible message' sent with labor walking away from Illinois' agreed bill process Greg Bishop shares reaction to the agreed-bill legislative process between labor and business being upended with labor reportedly walking way from the table. Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Republican state Rep. Dan Ugaste share their thoughts. 2025-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 523 Greg BishopIllinoisState HouseAgreed Bill ProcessWorkers' CompThe Center SquareDan UgasteLabor MovementAgreed-Bill ProcessJ.B. PritzkerBusiness environmentAFL CIO https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1367305/republican-legislator-chicago-alderman-blame-illinois-sanctuary-policies-for-chaos https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1367305_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1367305_video_v4_converted.mp4 Republican legislator, Chicago alderman blame Illinois' sanctuary policies for 'chaos' Greg Bishop shares information about two measures filed by statehouse Republicans, one to reverse the state's laws that prohibit state and local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement and another distancing protesters for police. 2025-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 568 IllinoisChicagoSanctuary PoliciesImmigration EnforcementICEGreg BishopBrandon JohnsonJ. B. PritzkerJeff KeicherTrust Actstate legislaturelaw enforcementprotest lawsCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1367306/officials-shift-shutdown-blame https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1367306_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1367306_video_v4_converted.mp4 Officials shift shutdown blame Greg Bishop shares reaction to the partial federal government shutdown with Vice President J.D. Vance blaming Democrats and Gov. J.B. Pritzker blaming President Donald Trump. 2025-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 498 Federal Government ShutdownJ.D. VanceJ.B. PritzkerGovernment shutdownIllinoisDemocrat partyDonald TrumpIllinois budgetHealthcare FundingHealth subsidiesIllegal immigrantsillegal alienshealthcare benefits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1367307/texas-aandm-president-resigns-over-controversy-in-lgbtq-teachings https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1367307_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1367307_video_v4.mp4 Texas A&M President resigns over controversy in LGBTQ teachings (The Center Square) - The President of Texas A&M University, Mark Welsh, resigned last week amid controversy over a viral video between a professor and a student debating gender ideology. Welsh stepped down officially on Friday, September 19, according to a press release where the Chancellor Glenn Hegar thanked Welsh for his service to the university and the nation. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/issues/accountability/article_522ec0ff-d259-4586-9389-f98275fc5794.html 2025-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 664 Mark WelshTexas A&Mgender ideologyLGBTQ communityPresident WelshGlenn HegarChancellorresignleadershipTexas A&M UniversityDEI bansProfessor firedEliana KernoodleEsther Wickham https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1371721/mcmahon-on-returning-education-locally https://img.videonest.org/gamma/9OD42x5g5yo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/9OD42x5g5yo_video_v4.mp4 McMahon on returning education locally From Education in Focus episode, "McMahon discusses education at Reagan Institute" 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 educationlocal controlstate controlteachersparentsschool principalseducation policyRonald Reagan InstituteEducation in Focuscommissionerssecretary of state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1371952/la-skyscrapers-for-homeless-could-cost-federal-taxpayers-over-dollar1-billion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1371952_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1371952_video_v4_converted.mp4 LA skyscrapers for homeless could cost federal taxpayers over $1 billion (The Center Square) - Federal taxpayers might be on the hook for more than $1 billion over the lifetime of three downtown Los Angeles skyscrapers designed to house the homeless, state records show. State and city programs provide the funding and financial tools to construct the three towers. But federal Section 8 Housing vouchers will be used to repay the state and city and fund private developer fees and investor returns over the 55-year life of the buildings. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_e17c6231-118f-4fa3-84e8-15bc7784bb3f.html 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 579 federal taxpayerLos AngelesHomelessnessSection 8Tax payertaxpayer moneyHUD paymentsGovernment housingSkid RowLA Metro AreaMeasure ULAHousing and Urban DevelopmentKeegan KernodleKenneth Schruppdrug induced psychosis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1377384/washington-ag-task-force-tries-to-define-domestic-violent-extremism https://img.videonest.org/gamma/L4dvjvxQaUk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/L4dvjvxQaUk_video_v4.mp4 Washington AG task force tries to define domestic violent extremism From Washington In Focus | Thursday October, 2nd, 2025 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Washington AGDomestic Violent ExtremismFirst AmendmentSupreme CourtProtected SpeechLawful ActivitiesProtestsPetition Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1377398/president-trump-gives-hamas-a-deadline https://img.videonest.org/gamma/avMs-aXfPrk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/avMs-aXfPrk_video_v4.mp4 President Trump gives Hamas a Deadline President Trump gives Hamas a Deadline. October 3, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 90 Donald TrumpHamasWhite HouseMiddle EastIsraelGazaPeace ProposalInternational RelationsBiden AdministrationAbraham AccordsPalestinian Conflict https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1377411/empowering-parental-involvement-in-education https://img.videonest.org/gamma/RLYnVvkpXwE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/RLYnVvkpXwE_video_v4.mp4 Empowering parental involvement in education From Education in Focus episode, "McMahon discusses education at Reagan Institute" 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Parent InvolvementEducation FundingCharter SchoolHome SchoolingPrivate EducationPod SchoolingLocal Districts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1377465/feds-accuse-minnesota-of-title-ix-violation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/pXfTFFHQCX4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/pXfTFFHQCX4_video_v4.mp4 Feds accuse Minnesota of Title IX violation (The Center Square) - The U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services announced Tuesday that the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota State High School League violated Title IX by allowing males in female sports and private spaces. READ MORE: https://www.thecentersquare.com/minnesota/article_822d9894-05ce-4889-b8db-74370816b958.html 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Title IXMinnesotaUS Department of EducationHealth and Human Services DepartmentTrump Administrationgender identitytransgender athleteswomen's sportsExecutive OrderMinnesota State High School League https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1377475/protests-expected-as-illinois-state-police-prepare https://img.videonest.org/gamma/LcB6bPZYDVI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/LcB6bPZYDVI_video_v4.mp4 Protests Expected as Illinois State Police Prepare Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 10/3/25 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 IllinoisIllinois State PoliceProtestsBroadviewFree SpeechUnified CommandGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1377614/illinois-gop-leader-questions-pritzkers-ice-response https://img.videonest.org/gamma/lMFstV6EjkA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/lMFstV6EjkA_video_v4.mp4 Illinois GOP Leader Questions Pritzker’s ICE Response Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 10/3/25 2025-10-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Savanna McCombieGreg BishopIllinoisgopJ.B. PritzkerImmigrationIllinois State PoliceChicago PoliceLaw Enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1377623/pritzker-blames-trump-for-partial-government-shutdown https://img.videonest.org/gamma/KAn-dYqDfOw_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/KAn-dYqDfOw_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker blames Trump for partial government shutdown (The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says President Donald Trump is to blame for the U.S. government’s partial shutdown, but Vice President J.D. Vance has a different opinion. The governor took questions from reporters Wednesday after he hosted a panel discussion with Illinois Department of Public Health Director Sameer Vohra and doctors at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine. “The president of the United States decided to shut down the government because he’s unwilling to sit down with Democrats to discuss things,” Pritzker said. 2025-10-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisDonald Trumpgovernment shutdownJB PritzkerJD VanceDemocratsRepublicansfederal governmentimmigration enforcementpolitical debatesimmigrationIllinois PoliticsIllinois LegislationICEhealthcare funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1377650/texas-aandm-president-stance-on-lgbtq-teachings https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ni9xIAOURc0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ni9xIAOURc0_video_v4.mp4 Texas A&M president stance on LGBTQ teachings From Education in Focus episode, "Texas A&M President resigns over controversy in LGBTQ teachings" 2025-10-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Texas A&MLGBTQTransgender CommunityPolitical ControversyUniversity PresidentResignationEducation in FocusBryan HarrisState Representative https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1377668/skyscrapers-for-homeless-funded-by-taxpayers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/jeSlDhruo7U_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/jeSlDhruo7U_video_v4.mp4 Skyscrapers for homeless funded by taxpayers From California in Focus | Friday October 3rd, 2025 2025-10-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 CaliforniaHomelessSkyscrapersTaxpayersSection 8Federally FundedHousingConstruction Cost https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1377674/concerns-raised-over-defining-domestic-violent-extremism https://img.videonest.org/gamma/muMZND19uRI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/muMZND19uRI_video_v4.mp4 Concerns Raised Over Defining ‘Domestic Violent Extremism’ From Washington In Focus | Thursday October, 2nd, 2025 2025-10-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Domestic Violent ExtremismMass ShootingFirst AmendmentGovernmentPolitical Issues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1377714/texas-rep-reacts-to-viral-video-and-teacher-firing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/2GjleMfuAps_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/2GjleMfuAps_video_v4.mp4 Texas Rep. reacts to viral video and teacher firing From Education in Focus episode, "Texas A&M President resigns over controversy in LGBTQ teachings" 2025-10-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Brian HarrisTexasTexas A&MLGBTQTeacher FiringViral VideoFederal Law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378064/ai-chatbots-a-child-safety-risk-parental-groups-report https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378064_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378064_video_v4.mp4 AI chatbots a child safety risk, parental groups report (The Center Square) - ParentsTogether Action and Heat Initiative, following a joint investigation, report that Character AI chatbots display inappropriate behavior, including allegations of grooming and sexual exploitation. READ MORE: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_86cecced-7b67-4cf9-8046-8153ab01b089.html 2025-10-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 AI Chatbotschild safetysexual exploitationParentsTogether ActionHeat InitiativeDisney characterscopyright violations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378065/health-care-policy-remains-sticking-point-in-senates-govt-shutdown-talks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378065_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378065_video_v4.mp4 Health care policy remains sticking point in Senate's govt shutdown talks (The Center Square) – It’s day three of the government shutdown, and U.S. lawmakers are no closer to a government stopgap compromise, with both parties believing they’ll win the standoff. The Senate is set to vote Friday afternoon on both Democrats’ and Republicans’ competing short-term Continuing Resolutions for the fourth time, but neither is likely to pass. Democratic leaders remain staunch in their demands that Republicans commit to renewing the COVID-19 era enhanced Obamacare Premium Tax Credits, while Republicans are betting that enough rank-and-file Democrats will fold to public pressure to reopen the government as the shutdown drags on. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_75677460-31f8-4232-93d2-93ced1d38ec2.html 2025-10-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 587 government shutdownHealthcareGovernment fundingFederal employeesstop-gap fundingSenateSNAP benefitsFood assistanceNational Institutes of HealthEPAFDACongressional Reporterfiscal year 2026Dan McCalebTherese Boudreaux https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378066/the-shale-solution-protecting-national-security-with-domestic-energy-supply https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378066_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378066_video_v4.mp4 The shale solution: Protecting national security with domestic energy supply (The Center Square) – Domestic shale production in the Appalachian Basin may offer the easiest path toward protecting the nation’s energy supply and resisting reliance on geopolitical foes, says U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum. The Trump administration official was recently in Pennsylvania to deliver a keynote address emphasizing the critical role the domestic shale industry plays, both nationally and around the world. Speaking before energy executives and stakeholders, Burgum made the case that America’s energy policy is vital not only to the country’s prosperity but also to national security and global peace. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_c63f9554-6813-4c47-a0a0-f68c187542fa.html 2025-10-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 454 national securityenergy productionshaleMarcellus Shaledomestic energyenergy policynatural gasfossil fuelsTrump administrationenergy marketrenewable energyPennsylvaniaenergy revolution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378067/fourth-boat-strike-signals-shift https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378067_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378067_video_v4.mp4 Fourth boat strike signals shift "Our intelligence, without a doubt, confirmed that this vessel was trafficking narcotics, the people onboard were narco-terrorists, and they were operating on a known narco-trafficking transit route. These strikes will continue until the attacks on the American people are over!!!!" -Secretary of War Pete Hegseth October 3, 2025 Source: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on X 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 boat strikenarcoticsPete Hegsethnarco-terroristsSecretary of Warmilitarynarco-trafficking https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378068/trump-gives-hamas-a-sunday-deadline-to-agree-to-peace-deal-or-else https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378068_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378068_video_v4.mp4 Trump gives Hamas a Sunday deadline to agree to peace deal, or else (The Center Square) – A hard deadline has been set for Hamas to agree to a peace deal proposed by President Donald Trump and accepted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, warning this is their “last chance.” Trump told Hamas leaders that they have until 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, Washington, D.C. time, warning this is their last chance or “all HELL” will break loose. In a Friday Truth Social post, the president described the terror group as a “ruthless and violent threat” in the Middle East. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_48b0ac68-4115-4480-b9e5-24d7e7ff6464.html 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 576 Donald TrumpHamasIsraelBenjamin Netanyahupeace dealMiddle East conflictGazaHezbollahArab nationsCenter SquareDan McCalebSarah Roderick-Fitchground assault https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378069/gun-control-bill-sparks-intense-pennsylvania-house-debate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378069_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378069_video_v4.mp4 Gun control bill sparks intense Pennsylvania House debate (The Center Square) - After a heated floor debate, the final bill in a series of proposed gun control measures failed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Wednesday. The legislation would have served to ban “machine gun conversion devices” also known as “switches” or “glock switches,” which allow standard pistols to fire over a thousand rounds per minute. Debate on the topic brought a wide variety of viewpoints from both sides of the House, some measured and some emotional. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_47b67c97-5341-4f81-be6e-dd28328933aa.html 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 887 gun controlPennsylvania houseGlock switchesgun legislationSecond Amendmentmachine gunPennsylvania State Constitutionlegislaturemajority leadershipminority leadershipmass shootingsfirearms legislationCenter SquareDaniel SteelNRA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378070/illinois-in-focus-state-police-prepares-ice-protest-zones-energy-policy-debate-continues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378070_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378070_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: State police prepares ICE protest zones; energy policy debate continues Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Oct. 6th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 3021 Donald TrumpJB PritzkerIllinois National GuardChicagoCTADiversity Equity InclusionProperty TaxesIllinoisGreg BishopThe Center SquarePublic SafetyBrandon JohnsonLaw EnforcementTax SystemIllinois Budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378071/renewable-energy-policy-debate-continues-with-illinois-legislators-amid-cost-increases https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378071_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378071_video_v4.mp4 Renewable energy policy debate continues with Illinois legislators amid cost increases Greg Bishop reviews moments from an Illinois Senate hearing about new energy policies legislators could take up later this month for fall veto session. Legislators and stakeholders discussed energy demand and cost amid a focus on renewables as energy prices continue to be higher than this time last year. 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 594 Illinoisenergy pricesrenewable energyenergy policydecarbonizationJB PritzkerSue RezinIllinois Commerce CommissionIllinois Farm Bureaunatural gascoal powernuclear moratoriumJonathan FeipelBill Bodine https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378072/il-state-police-prepares-ice-protest-zones-as-dhs-announces-vehicular-assaults https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378072_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378072_video_v4.mp4 IL State Police prepares ICE protest zones as DHS announces vehicular assaults Greg Bishop shares the latest updates from Illinois State Police and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security over public safety and immigration enforcement. 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 908 Illinois State PoliceICE facilityPublic Safetyimmigration enforcementprotest perimeterImmigrationCustoms EnforcementICELaw EnforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityIllinoisprotestsThe Center Squarestate buildings https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378286/student-ousted-from-zoom-for-sharing-faith-invited-back https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378286_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378286_video_v4.mp4 Student ousted from Zoom for sharing faith, invited back (The Center Square) - A high school student, previously muted and removed from a Zoom session for expressing his faith, has been invited back to share his beliefs. READ MORE: https://www.thecentersquare.com/arkansas/article_5207007a-6d5c-47ac-b1a5-8642b0bd02af.html 2025-10-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 93 Zion RamosFirst Liberty InstituteArkansas Connections Academyreligious freedomfirst amendmentfreedom of speechonline schoolKayla Tonycensorship https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378287/developers-to-profit-millions-from-homeless-towers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378287_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378287_video_v4.mp4 Developers to Profit Millions From Homeless Towers From California in Focus | Friday October 3rd, 2025 2025-10-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 CaliforniaHomelessnessReal Estate DevelopmentTaxpayerHUD VouchersTax Exempt BondsGovernment Contracts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378288/administration-strikes-deal-with-pfizer-to-reduce-drug-costs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378288_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378288_video_v4.mp4 Administration strikes deal with Pfizer to reduce drug costs (The Center Square) – The results of a May executive order aiming to reform drug pricing are beginning to materialize, per an administration announcement Tuesday. Major pharmaceutical manufacturer Pfizer has agreed to slash prices on many of its drugs in the U.S. after months of negotiations with the administration. Both those involved in the discussions and observers were uncertain how they would accomplish the president’s directive. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_94a8607c-7183-49ca-bb55-7e072c680791.html 2025-10-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 337 Pfizerdrug pricingexecutive orderpharmaceutical companieshealthcareMedicaidAlan WootenMorgan SweeneyThe Center Squarecompany agreementWhite House reporting teamTrump administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378289/chicago-crime-debate-in-us-senate-and-fallout-from-illinois-labor-dispute-or-weekly-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378289_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378289_video_v4.mp4 Chicago Crime Debate in U.S. Senate & Fallout From Illinois Labor Dispute | Weekly Recap Greg Bishop covers key moments from the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on “Blue City Chaos and Tragedy,” where Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, debated public safety in Chicago and across the country. He also highlights criticism from Illinois Republicans over heated political rhetoric. Plus, Bishop examines reaction to the breakdown of Illinois’ agreed-bill process, as labor reportedly walks away from negotiations with business. Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Rep. Dan Ugaste weigh in on what this means for the state’s business climate, and more. 2025-10-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 3271 Chicago crimeIllinoisJ.B. PritzkerDarren BaileyIllinois politicsElectionPublic SafetyDan UgasteGreg Bishoplabor movementIllinois legislatureimmigration enforcementDick DurbinDonald TrumpIllinois Governor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378614/president-trump-on-meetings-with-hamas-it-looks-like-its-working https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378614_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378614_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on meetings with Hamas: "it looks like it's working" President Trump Gaggles with the Press Upon Arrival to the White House, Oct. 5, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Donald TrumpHamasIsraelMiddle EastMuslimArabInternational meetingWhite HousePolitical Analysis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378615/president-trump-on-government-shut-down-anybody-laid-off-thats-because-of-the-democrats https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378615_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378615_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on government shut down: "Anybody laid off, that's because of the Democrats" President Trump Gaggles with Press Before Departing the White House, Oct. 5, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Donald Trumpgovernment shutdownpolitical newslayoffsDemocrats https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378616/president-trump-on-israel-hamas-talks-you-want-to-get-your-hostages-back-right https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378616_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378616_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on Israel, Hamas talks: "you want to get your hostages back, right?" President Trump Gaggles with Press Before Departing the White House, Oct. 5, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Donald TrumpIsraelHamasHostage NegotiationsWhite HouseMiddle EastMuslim WorldArab World https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378617/president-trump-on-striking-cartel-boats-actually-an-act-of-kindness https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378617_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378617_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on striking cartel boats: “actually an act of kindness” President Trump Delivers Remarks at Navy 250 Celebration October 5, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Donald TrumpNavyCartelDrug CartelsStriking boatsUS NavyMilitary ActionCrimeIllegal Immigration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378618/president-trump-on-navel-strikes-unleashed-american-fury-on-the-houthi-terrorists https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378618_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378618_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on Navel strikes: "unleashed American fury on the Houthi terrorists" President Trump Delivers Remarks at Navy 250 Celebration October 5, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Donald TrumpHouthiNavyRed SeaAmerican FuryTerroristsMilitary strikescarrier strike https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378619/president-trump-claims-paid-insurrectionists-in-portland-and-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378619_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378619_video_v4.mp4 President Trump claims paid insurrectionists in Portland and Chicago President Trump claims paid insurrectionists in Portland and Chicago October 5, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 Donald TrumpPortlandChicagoInsurrectionistsJB PritzkerWhite HousePoliticiansCrimeMurders https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378620/president-trump-delivers-remarks-at-navy-250-celebration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378620_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378620_video_v4.mp4 President Trump Delivers Remarks at Navy 250 Celebration President Trump: “Please remember I wrote about Osama bin Laden exactly one year ago one year before He blew up the World Trade Center.” 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Donald TrumpOsama Bin LadenWorld Trade CenterNavy 250 CelebrationPeter Hegseth https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378621/tax-doctor-efforts-to-lower-illinois-property-taxes-consolidate-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378621_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378621_video_v4_converted.mp4 'Tax Doctor' efforts to lower Illinois property taxes, consolidate schools Greg Bishop talks with Anthony Travis, also known as "The Tax Doctor," about his efforts as a taxpayer trying to bring about policy changes to lower Illinois property taxes. 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 944 Illinoisproperty taxesschool consolidationtax policiesAnthony TravisTax Doctorschool fundingIllinois budgetstate taxesGreg Bishoplegislatorstaxpayersstate financesCenter SquareIllinois In Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378622/dollar21-billion-usdot-reviewing-dei-contracts-for-chicago-transit-authority https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378622_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378622_video_v4_converted.mp4 $2.1 billion: USDOT 'reviewing' DEI contracts for Chicago Transit Authority Greg Bishop shares Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's reaction to the Trump administration putting on hold $2.1 billion in federal tax funds from the Chicago Transit Authority projects where there is race- and sex-based contracting preferences. 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 553 Brandon JohnsonChicagoChicago TransitTransit AuthorityUS Department of Transportationtransit issuesGreg BishopKaroline LeavittWhite HouseChicago Railinfrastructure projectsDEI contractingfederal tax dollarsIllinois diversitygovernment shutdown https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378623/trump-pritzker-fears-for-his-life-as-gov-opposes-guard-deployment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378623_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378623_video_v4_converted.mp4 Trump: Pritzker fears for his life as gov opposes Guard deployment Greg Bishop gets to the latest around public safety and immigration enforcement with President Donald Trump saying Gov. J.B. Pritzker fears for his life in opposing increased immigration enforcement efforts with the expectation the National Guard will be deployed to the city of Chicago. 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 920 Donald TrumpJB PritzkerNational GuardChicagoImmigration EnforcementPublic SafetyFederal AgentsIllinoisGreg AbbottICEDHSLaw EnforcementGreg BishopCenter SquareIllinois News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378859/calls-for-accountability-in-fraudulent-treatment-facility-deaths https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378859_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378859_video_v4.mp4 Calls for accountability in fraudulent treatment facility deaths 10/01/2025 - Senate Health and Human Services Source: Arizona State Senate 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 88 Senate Health and Human ServicesArizona State SenateCarine WernerSan Carlos Apache TribeFraudulent treatment facilityMedicaidSober living treatmentIllegal narcotics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378860/lawmaker-highlights-need-to-strengthen-involuntary-treatment-programs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378860_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378860_video_v4_converted.mp4 Lawmaker highlights need to strengthen involuntary treatment programs The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Washington State Representative Mari Leavitt, D-Steilacoom 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 165 Mari LeavittCarleen JohnsonWashington StateInvoluntary TreatmentTherapeutic courtDrug court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378861/president-trump-on-gov-pritzker-1-hes-wrong-number-2-i-really-believe-hes-afraid-for-his-life https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378861_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378861_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on Gov. Pritzker: "1 he's wrong Number 2 I really believe he's afraid for his life" President Trump Gaggles with Press Before Departing the White House, Oct. 5, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Donald TrumpGov. Pritzkerpolitical affairsWhite HouseimmigrationIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378862/pritzker-says-federal-thuggery-prompted-lawsuit-trump-says-public-wants-guard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378862_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378862_video_v4_converted.mp4 Pritzker says federal 'thuggery' prompted lawsuit; Trump says public wants Guard The state of Illinois is suing President Donald Trump, cabinet officials and the U.S. Army for deploying the National Guard to Illinois, but the president says the public wants to be safe. 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 224 Kwame RaoulJ.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpNational GuardIllinoisLawsuitChicagoFederal GovernmentDeploymentPolitical News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378863/advisory-panel-weighs-involuntary-treatment-in-addiction-recovery https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378863_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378863_video_v4.mp4 Advisory panel weighs involuntary treatment in addiction recovery Washington State Substance Use Recovery Services Advisory Committee October 6, 2025 Source: TVW 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 70 Teri HardyWashington StateSubstance UseRecovery ServicesAddiction TreatmentInvoluntary TreatmentOverdose Vitality CommitteeKing CountyOverdoseInpatient https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378864/new-taxes-hit-washington-businesses-and-debate-over-defining-domestic-extremism-or-weekly-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378864_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378864_video_v4.mp4 New Taxes Hit Washington Businesses & Debate Over Defining Domestic Extremism | Weekly Recap Washington businesses and consumers are bracing for new taxes that took effect Oct. 1 as part of the 2025–27 state budget. The changes expand the retail sales tax to additional services and raise B&O tax rates for banks and large service firms, expected to generate billions in new revenue. Meanwhile, debate continues within the Attorney General’s Domestic Extremism and Mass Violence Task Force over whether “domestic violent extremism” can be clearly defined without infringing on legally protected speech. Walla Walla County Sheriff Mark Crider and others raised concerns about the task force’s mission and potential overreach and more 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2250 New taxesWashington StateDomestic violent extremismSales taxB&O taxesFirst AmendmentLaw enforcementFree speechTax increaseWashingtonTaskforceState of WashingtonBusiness taxesGovernor FergusonSenator Drew MacEwen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378865/president-trump-claims-peace-in-the-middle-east https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378865_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378865_video_v4.mp4 President Trump claims peace in the Middle East President Trump claims peace in the Middle East. October 6th, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Donald TrumpMiddle EastPeace planHostage negotiationThe White HouseMiddle East Peace https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378866/ag-bonta-warns-forcing-troops-to-police-cities-is-illegal-and-dangerous https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378866_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378866_video_v4.mp4 AG Bonta warns: Forcing troops to police cities is ‘illegal and dangerous’ California Attorney General Rob Bonta discusses President Trumps National Guard deployments. October 5, 2025 Source: California Department of Justice 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 94 Rob BontaDonald TrumpNational GuardCaliforniaMilitaryPolitical abuseLaw enforcementIllegal deploymentsState rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1378867/president-trump-on-violence-in-chicago-55-people-over-a-short-period-of-time-have-been-murdered https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1378867_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378867_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on violence in Chicago: "55 people over a short period of time have been murdered" President Trump Gaggles with Press Before Departing the White House, Oct. 5, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Donald TrumpChicagoGun violenceMurdersShootingsWhite HousePress conference https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1400919/theyre-lying-congresswoman-mary-miller-reacts-to-il-democrats-on-ice-guard-and-shutdown https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1400919_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1400919_video_v4_converted.mp4 'They're lying': Congresswoman Mary Miller reacts to IL Democrats on ICE, Guard and shutdown Greg Bishop talks with Illinois U.S. Rep. Mary Miller to get her reaction to the rhetoric used by Illinois Democrats in opposing the use of the National Guard to bring public safety around federal immigration enforcement and the ongoing partial government shutdown. 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 494 Mary MillerGreg BishopIllinois DemocratsICENational GuardGovernment shutdownFederal immigrationTaxpayer dollarsChicagoJB PritzkerSanctuary lawRepublican partyDemocrat partyIllegal crimeEconomic opportunities https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1400920/pritzker-say-hes-not-afraid-sues-trump-over-guard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1400920_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1400920_video_v4_converted.mp4 Pritzker say he’s not afraid, sues Trump over Guard Greg Bishop unpacks some of the comments from Illinois Democrats who sued the Trump administration over the use of the National Guard to focus on public safety around federal immigration enforcement. 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 672 J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpNational GuardImmigration EnforcementIllinoisTrump administrationPritzker administrationGreg BishopPublic Safetyborder controlChicagoChuy GarciaKwame RaoulCivil Immigration EnforcementThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1400921/illinois-in-focus-pritzker-say-hes-not-afraid-sues-trump-over-guard-us-rep-mary-miller-reacts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1400921_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1400921_video_v4_converted.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Pritzker say he’s not afraid, sues Trump over Guard; U.S. Rep. Mary Miller reacts Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Oct. 7th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1338 JB PritzkerDonald TrumpMary MillerNational GuardIllinoisLawsuitImmigration EnforcementFederal LawPublic SafetySanctuary LawsBudget ShutdownFederal GovernmentTaxpayersBorder PatrolGovernment Shutdown https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1400922/illinois-in-focus-pritzker-say-hes-not-afraid-sues-trump-over-guard-us-rep-mary-miller-live https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1400922_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1400922_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Pritzker say he’s not afraid, sues Trump over Guard; U.S. Rep. Mary Miller live Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Oct. 8th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2855 Illinois newspolitical newsIllinois PoliticsJ.B. PritzkerDick DurbinNational GuardPam Bondiimmigration enforcementelection integrityChicagoBrandon JohnsonDonald TrumpJudiciary CommitteeGreg BishopIllinois Elections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1400923/illinois-in-focus-pritzker-say-hes-not-afraid-sues-trump-over-guard-us-rep-mary-miller-live https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1400923_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1400923_video_v4_converted.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Pritzker say he’s not afraid, sues Trump over Guard; U.S. Rep. Mary Miller live NOTE: Partial live show. Entire program here: https://youtu.be/u9B78QKjDg4 Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Oct. 7th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 845 IllinoisTrump AdministrationNational GuardJ.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpTexas National GuardIllinois National Guardborder patrolborder zoneCivil immigrationKwame RaoulChuy GarciaBrandon JohnsonLake Michigantemporary restraining order https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1401736/lets-go-washington-founder-brian-heywood-suspects-organized-groups-behind-attacks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1401736_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1401736_video_v4.mp4 Let’s Go Washington founder Brian Heywood suspects organized groups behind attacks Founder of Let's Go Washington, Brian Heywood, speaks on signature gatherers being attacked. After the Center Square's Carleen Johnson asks about their organization October 7, 2025 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 170 Brian HeywoodLet's Go WashingtonSignature GatheringPolitical AttacksACLUWEAGender Justice LeagueTumwater EventWashington StateTeacher's Union https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1401737/pritzker-blasts-trump-illinois-gop-leaders-at-minneapolis-event https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1401737_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1401737_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker blasts Trump, Illinois GOP leaders at Minneapolis event Gov. J.B. Pritzker has visited another state to criticize Illinois Republican leaders in addition to blasting President Donald Trump. 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 184 J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpIllinois GOPpolitical violencepolitical debateright-wing mediasocial mediaIllinois governorCharlie Kirklaw enforcementRepublican leadersNorth Star Summit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1401738/press-sec-leavitt-on-portland-the-ice-facility-has-been-really-under-siege https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1401738_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1401738_video_v4.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt on Portland: "the ICE facility has been really under siege" Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Oct. 6, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Karoline LeavittPress SecretaryWhite HousePortland OregonICE facilityFederal BuildingsProtecting AssetsAnarchistsLaw EnforcementInciting Violence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1401739/sen-kennedy-r-la-on-senators-phone-records-i-dont-want-this-to-get-swept-under-the-rug https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1401739_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1401739_video_v4.mp4 Sen. Kennedy (R-LA) on senator's phone records: "I don't want this to get swept under the rug" Oversight of the Department of Justice October 7, 2025 Source: U.S. Senate 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 69 John KennedyU.S. SenateDepartment of JusticeSenator phone recordsAdministrative subpoenaOversightpending investigationTransparency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1401740/press-sec-leavitt-on-democrats-except-one-voted-against-this-clean-and-nonpartisan-funding-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1401740_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1401740_video_v4.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt on Democrats: "except one, voted against this clean and nonpartisan funding bill" Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Oct. 6, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 18 Karoline LeavittPress SecretaryWhite HouseHouse DemocratsFunding BillGovernment FundingUS GovernmentHouse Republicans https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1401741/gov-newsom-on-democrats-signing-a-cr-you-lose-leverage-you-lose-this-country https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1401741_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1401741_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Newsom on Democrats signing a CR: “you lose leverage, you lose this country” Governor Newsom signs legislation advancing California's dominance in global innovation Courtesy of the Office of the Governor 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Gavin NewsomDemocratsRepublicansContinuing ResolutionUS CongressDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1401742/press-sec-leavitt-law-enforcement-and-federal-law-enforcement-should-be-working-together https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1401742_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1401742_video_v4.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: "law enforcement and federal law enforcement should be working together" Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Oct. 6, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Karoline Leavittlaw enforcementfederal law enforcementChicagoViolenceDonald TrumpWhite HousePress Secretary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1401743/drug-crisis-advisory-committee-gets-update-on-involuntary-treatment-outcomes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1401743_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1401743_video_v4.mp4 Drug crisis advisory committee gets update on involuntary treatment outcomes (The Center Square) – Washington state’s Substance Use Recovery Services Advisory Committee, or SURSAC, heard a presentation at Monday’s meeting that rattled some committee members. SURSAC was established through legislation in 2021 to provide recommendations to lawmakers on substance use policy and treatment options. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_b04f4863-0fa8-451f-bce0-12af780e5327.html 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 746 Washington statedrug crisissubstance useadvisory committeeinvoluntary commitmentmental healthRicky's lawtreatment facilitysubstance use disorderRecovery Place KentKentSirsac Committeedrug overdosesharm reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1401744/gov-pritzker-accuses-federal-agents-of-thuggery-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1401744_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1401744_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Pritzker accuses federal agents of ‘thuggery’ in Illinois Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 10/7/25 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 J. B. PritzkerIllinoisFederal AgentsThuggeryDonald TrumpViolenceIntimidationHarassmentUS CitizensState Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1401745/pritzker-vows-to-resist-power-grab-as-trump-claims-governor-fears-for-his-life https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1401745_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1401745_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker vows to ‘resist power grab’ as Trump claims governor fears for his life Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 10/7/25 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1401746/press-sec-leavitt-on-tariff-rebates-its-an-idea-that-the-president-has-discussed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1401746_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1401746_video_v4.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt on tariff rebates: “it’s an idea that the President has discussed” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Oct. 6, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Karoline LeavittPress SecretaryTariff rebatesSupreme CourtWhite HouseLegislationTariffsJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1401747/prime-minister-carney-we-are-the-largest-foreign-investor-in-the-united-states https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1401747_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1401747_video_v4.mp4 Prime Minister Carney: "we are the largest foreign investor in the United States” President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the Prime Minister of Canada October 7, 2025 Source: The White house 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Prime Minister CarneyForeign investmentUnited StatesCanadaTrade agreementBilateral meetingDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1401748/president-trump-on-national-guard-now-were-in-memphis-and-the-same-thing-is-happening https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1401748_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1401748_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on National Guard: “now we’re in Memphis, and the same thing is happening” President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the Prime Minister of Canada October 7, 2025 Source: The White house 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Donald TrumpNational GuardSupreme CourtPrime Minister of Canadamerit-based https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1401749/what-is-the-sticking-point-causing-the-govt-shutdown https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1401749_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1401749_video_v4.mp4 What is the sticking point causing the gov't shutdown? From America's Talking episode, "Health care policy remains sticking point in Senate's govt shutdown talks" 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Government ShutdownSenateDemocratsRepublicansHealthcare PolicyObamacareCOVID-19HealthcareGovernment FundingTax Credits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1401750/how-a-govt-shutdown-impacts-everyday-americans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1401750_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1401750_video_v4.mp4 How a gov't shutdown impacts everyday Americans From America's Talking episode, "Health care policy remains sticking point in Senate's govt shutdown talks" 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 government shutdownSNAP benefitsWIC programfood assistanceFDA testingfood safetydomestic foodfood facilities https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1401751/both-sides-get-reprimanded-in-pennsylvania-gun-legislation-debate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1401751_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1401751_video_v4.mp4 Both sides get reprimanded in Pennsylvania gun legislation debate From Pennsylvania in Focus episode, "Gun control bill sparks intense Pennsylvania House debate" 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 97 Pennsylvaniagun controllegislationgun legislationgun control billPennsylvania Housedemocratic partyRepublican colleaguesMalcolm KenyattaStephanie BorowiczPennsylvania in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1401752/pennsylvania-state-rep-sponsors-bill-to-ban-glock-switches https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1401752_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1401752_video_v4.mp4 Pennsylvania state Rep. sponsors bill to ban glock switches From Pennsylvania in Focus episode, "Gun control bill sparks intense Pennsylvania House debate" 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 PennsylvaniaDanielle SteeleGlock switchGun control billNRAgun ownerfirearmautomatic weapon https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1401753/economist-economic-impacts-of-the-government-shutdown https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1401753_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1401753_video_v4.mp4 Economist: Economic impacts of the government shutdown Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the implications of the current government shutdown on economic data and analysis on this episode of Everyday Economics! They explore how the lack of official data affects policymakers and economists, the trends in the labor market, consumer behavior during economic uncertainty, and the potential future actions of the Federal Reserve. Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 796 Government shutdownEconomic impactOrphe DivounguyChris KrugLabor marketInflationInterest ratesFed meetingEconomic dataWage growthJob postingsGDPTreasury yieldsLabor hoardingEconomic trends https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1401754/springfield-students-il-makers-on-the-move-design-wins-statewide-competition https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1401754_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1401754_video_v4.mp4 Springfield student’s IL ‘Makers on the Move’ design wins statewide competition A statewide tour kicking off this week from the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center unveils a bus featuring artwork by a Springfield student. 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 133 Illinois Manufacturers AssociationIllinoismanufacturingmakers on the movestudentAndrew FlickingerCapital Area Career CenterA Sign CompanySteve McClureLacy Glenn https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1401890/sheriff-calls-on-agencies-to-protect-petition-signers-and-collectors https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1401890_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1401890_video_v4.mp4 Sheriff calls on agencies to protect petition signers and collectors Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank speaks at Let's Go Washington press conference in Tacoma about the attacks on signature gatherers October 7, 2025 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 106 Keith SwankPierce CountyWashingtonFirst AmendmentPetitioningLaw EnforcementProtectingSignature GatheringAttacksSheriffCivil Rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1401891/voters-to-decide-if-washington-cares-fund-should-have-more-investment-options https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1401891_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1401891_video_v4.mp4 Voters to decide if Washington cares fund should have more investment options The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Washington Policy Center's Director of the Center for Healthcare and Worker Rights, Elizabeth New October 7, 2025 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 139 WA Cares FundWashington StateInvestment BoardElizabeth NewInvestment OptionsHealthcareWorker Rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1401892/bondi-durbin-clash-over-use-of-guard-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1401892_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1401892_video_v4_converted.mp4 Bondi, Durbin clash over use of Guard in Illinois Greg Bishop shares some of the verbal clash between Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Springfield, and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi during a Judiciary Committee hearing over the issue of justification for the use of the National Guard in Chicago. 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 760 Dick DurbinPam BondiNational GuardJudiciary CommitteeIllinois in FocusPublic SafetyImmigration EnforcementChicagoJB PritzkerBorder PatrolDHSICE Agentsmurder rateChuck GrassleyBiden administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1401893/pritzker-says-hes-not-a-conspiracy-theory-guy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1401893_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1401893_video_v4_converted.mp4 Pritzker says he’s not a ‘conspiracy theory guy’ Bishop highlights comments Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker made about the use of the National Guard in Illinois, the status of the state's lawsuit against the Trump administration, and Pritzker's claim that President Donald Trump is aiming to interfere with the 2026 election. 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 706 J.B. PritzkerNational GuardIllinoiselection interferenceelection integrityvoter fraudSupreme CourtJudicial WatchMike BostIllinois lawballot countingTim Walzvoter rollsPete HegsethReal ID https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1401894/local-executive-orders-impact-ice-protesters-in-broadview-federal-officers-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1401894_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1401894_video_v4_converted.mp4 Local executive orders impact ICE protesters in Broadview, federal officers in Chicago Greg Bishop shares some of the local officials' executive actions taken this week in the face of disruptive protesters in Broadview and police responding to federal agents calls for help in Chicago. 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 870 Illinois in FocusGreg BishopChicago PoliceHomeland SecurityBrandon JohnsonJ.B. PritzkerChicago Mayorexecutive orderICE Free ZonesICENational GuardCity of Chicagopolice ordersfederal agentsThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402045/president-trump-people-like-blumenthal-that-had-a-phony-war-record-for-20-years https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402045_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402045_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: "People like Blumenthal that had a phony war record for 20 years" President Trump Participates in a Roundtable on ANTIFA October 8, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Donald TrumpRichard Blumenthalphony war recordmilitary servicepolitical debatesenatorsVietnamelection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402046/man-charged-with-starting-palisades-fire-in-los-angeles https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402046_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402046_video_v4.mp4 Man charged with starting Palisades Fire in Los Angeles Palisades Fire Arrest Announcement October 8, 2025 Source: USAO Central District of California 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 141 Jonathan RindernecktPalisades FireBill Essayliarrest announcementarsonfederal crimeLos Angeles https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402047/sec-rubio-passes-note-to-president-trump-were-very-close-to-a-deal-in-the-middle-east https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402047_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402047_video_v4.mp4 Sec. Rubio passes note to President Trump: “We’re very close to a deal in the middle east” President Trump Participates in a Roundtable on ANTIFA Source: The White House 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Donald TrumpMarco RubioMiddle EastDiplomacyInternational DealSecretary of State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402048/sec-noem-on-antifa-the-legacy-media-has-looked-the-other-way https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402048_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402048_video_v4.mp4 Sec. Noem on Antifa: "The legacy media has looked the other way" President Trump Participates in a Roundtable on ANTIFA October 8, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Kristi NoemDonald TrumpAntifaMS-13ISISHezbollahHamasWhite Housepolitical issuesGovernment roundtable https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402049/sec-noem-on-antifa-their-agenda-is-to-destroy-the-american-people https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402049_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402049_video_v4.mp4 Sec. Noem on Antifa: "Their agenda is to destroy the American people" President Trump Participates in a Roundtable on ANTIFA October 8, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Kristi NoemAntifaDonald TrumpAmerican peopleLaw enforcementJournalistsCitizensTerroristsAmerican way of life https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402050/president-trump-when-you-burn-an-american-flag-you-incite-tremendous-violence https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402050_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402050_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: "When you burn an American flag you incite tremendous violence" President Trump Participates in a Roundtable on ANTIFA October 8, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Donald TrumpAmerican FlagFlag BurningFreedom of SpeechANTIFAPolitical Violence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402051/spokane-mayor-confirms-upcoming-changes-to-camping-ban-amid-lack-of-enforcement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402051_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402051_video_v4.mp4 Spokane mayor confirms upcoming changes to camping ban amid lack of enforcement (The Center Square) – Just hours after her police chief deemed the policy unenforceable, Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown pledged Tuesday to revise her new camping ban so officers can cite for unlawful camping. Business leaders pleaded with the Spokane City Council last summer to reinstate another camping ban approved by nearly 75% of voters, but the progressive majority refused. They decided to pass Brown’s proposal instead, despite having had an opportunity to restore the will of the people by a council vote. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_bc6f4378-c46a-46cc-9b36-f03bdc97736a.html 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 712 Lisa BrownSpokanecamping banhomelessnessEnforcement Policypublic safetyEastern WashingtonSpokane Police Departmentcity ordinanceThe Center Squaretax payerscode enforcmentService Referralsdrug crisisnews reporting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402052/ag-pam-bondi-on-antifa-they-beat-journalists https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402052_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402052_video_v4.mp4 AG Pam Bondi on Antifa: "They beat journalists" President Trump Participates in a Roundtable on ANTIFA October 8, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Pam BondiAntifaDomestic TerrorismTerrorist OrganizationJournalistsCourthousesPolice StationsLaw EnforcementBiden AdministrationAttackingCrimesAnarchyMasked Terrorist https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402053/illinois-diversity-commissions-budget-ballooning-but-results-lag https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402053_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402053_video_v4.mp4 Illinois diversity commission's budget ballooning but results lag (The Center Square) – Despite federal pushback for diversity, equity and inclusion programs, Illinois has spent millions of dollars in the past few years for new, high-paying government jobs to increase the amount of state contracts that go to businesses owned by racial minorities, women and people with disabilities, an investigation by The Center Square found. Yet, at least on paper, the relatively new Commission on Equity and Inclusion is farther from its goal than when it began work in 2022. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_05a70ee4-5c31-4ac2-a881-96f4f779be65.html 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 454 Art KaneJared Stronggovernment contractsequityminority contractsIllinoispublic spendingcommissionerinclusionagency performancepercentage goalsannual reportsbusiness contracts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402054/sen-rosen-d-nv-people-are-afraid-to-come-to-the-us-under-this-administration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402054_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402054_video_v4_converted.mp4 Sen. Rosen (D-NV): “People are afraid to come to the U.S. under this administration” Shut Your App: How Uncle Sam Jawboned Big Tech Into Silencing Americans October 8, 2025 Source: U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 109 Jacky RosenDonald TrumpFCCFirst AmendmentFree SpeechGovernment CensorshipU.S. SenateBroadcast LicensesInternational TouristsNegative Coverage https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402055/trump-on-designating-antifa-a-foreign-terror-organization https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402055_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402055_video_v4.mp4 Trump on designating Antifa a foreign terror organization President Donald Trump said he supports designating Antifa as a foreign terrorist organization, telling reporters, “Let’s get it done.” The Center Square’s Sarah Roderick-Fitch asked Trump the question during a roundtable on Antifa. Source: The White House 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 63 Donald TrumpAntifaTerrorist OrganizationForeign TerroristWhite HouseSarah Roderick-FitchThe Center SquarePolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402056/trump-administration-singles-out-chicago-pritzker-during-antifa-roundtable https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402056_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402056_video_v4_converted.mp4 Trump administration singles out Chicago, Pritzker during Antifa roundtable Federal court arguments are set for whether President Donald Trump can use the National Guard to address public safety in Chicago. This comes after Trump called for Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson to be jailed. 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 120 Donald TrumpJ.B. PritzkerBrandon JohnsonAntifaChicagoPublic SafetyKristi NoemLaw EnforcementICEDepartment of Justice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402057/trump-on-designating-antifa-a-foreign-terror-organization-lets-get-it-done https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402057_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402057_video_v4.mp4 Trump on designating Antifa a foreign terror organization: 'Let's get it done' President Donald Trump said he supports designating Antifa as a foreign terrorist organization, telling reporters, “Let’s get it done.” The Center Square’s Sarah Roderick-Fitch asked Trump the question during a roundtable on Antifa. Source: The White House 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 Donald TrumpAntifaTerrorismForeign PolicyWhite HouseTerror OrganizationPolitical NewsGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402058/president-trump-on-antifa-financiers-its-people-that-you-would-never-think https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402058_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402058_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on Antifa financiers: “It’s people that you would never think” President Trump Participates in a Roundtable on Antifa October 8, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 90 Donald TrumpAntifaWhite HouseLaw enforcementU.S. PoliticsFighting crime https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402059/economic-impact-of-the-government-shutdown https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402059_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402059_video_v4.mp4 Economic impact of the government shutdown From Everyday Economics episode, "Economist: Economic impacts of the government shutdown" 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 government shutdownfederal workerseconomic activityGDPinflationeconomic impactbusiness expansion https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402060/how-labor-mobility-and-the-housing-market-are-connected https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402060_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402060_video_v4.mp4 How labor mobility and the housing market are connected From Everyday Economics episode, "Economist: Economic impacts of the government shutdown" 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Housing MarketLabor MobilityJob CreationResidential MobilityEconomic Impact https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402061/chicago-mayor-hopes-for-national-guard-ruling-similar-to-oregon https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402061_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402061_video_v4.mp4 Chicago Mayor hopes for National Guard ruling similar to Oregon Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 10/8/25 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 ChicagoMayorNational GuardOregoncourt rulingIllinoisgun banTemporary Restraining Order https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402062/heated-moment-as-journalist-presses-chicago-mayor-on-illegal-immigration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402062_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402062_video_v4.mp4 Heated moment as journalist presses Chicago Mayor on illegal immigration Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 10/8/25 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 68 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402063/is-president-trump-losing-on-his-international-economic-policy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402063_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402063_video_v4_converted.mp4 Is President Trump losing on his international economic policy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss President Trump's economic policy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 621 Trumpgeoeconomic waremerging economiesdollar dominanceUS financial systemUS treasurieseconomic stabilitysafe assetsOrphe DivounguyChris KrugThe Center Squarenewssubscribe https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402064/wisconsin-legislator-schools-must-fulfill-financial-reporting-before-referendum https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402064_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402064_video_v4_converted.mp4 Wisconsin legislator: Schools must fulfill financial reporting before referendum (The Center Square) – A bill that would require Wisconsin school districts to confirm they have filed their required financial paperwork to the state before going to referendum was the subject of a public hearing in the Assembly Committee on Education on Thursday. The bill was aimed at districts such as Milwaukee that fail to fulfill their financial reporting obligations and then ask district residents for more funds through a referendum, according to sponsor Rep. Amanda Nedweski, R-Pleasant Prairie, who referred to Assembly Bill 457 as “my MPS bill.” Milwaukee passed a $252 million referendum in April 2024 and it was later revealed that Milwaukee Public Schools had not filed the paperwork with the Department of Public Instruction. The district missed the deadlines by eight months and had $42 million withheld. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_b261a280-b88f-4427-922c-43c5d9d6ad1c.html 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 423 Wisconsinschool districtsproperty taxesfinancial paperworkschool fundingreferendumMilwaukee School DistrictState Department of Educationrevenue limitstransparency legislationDPIstate fundingschool consolidationEliana KerndoleJohn Styf https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402065/sen-markey-d-ma-and-republicans-spar-over-competing-claims-of-fcc-abuse https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402065_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402065_video_v4.mp4 Sen. Markey (D-MA) & Republicans spar over competing claims of FCC abuse Sen. Markey (D-MA) & Republicans spar over competing claims of FCC abuse October 8, 2025 Source: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 MarkeyFCCFederal Communications CommissionSenate CommitteeRepublicansfirst amendmentPresident TrumpJoe BidenBiden AdministrationCongressional Hearing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402066/washington-committee-considers-drug-policy-alternatives https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402066_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402066_video_v4.mp4 Washington committee considers drug policy alternatives From Washington In Focus | Tuesday October 7th, 2025 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 WashingtonDrug PolicyHarm ReductionSafe Injection SitesLawmakersCommitteeAlternativesRecommendations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402067/taxpayer-dollars-and-harm-reduction-are-the-results-there-in-washington https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402067_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402067_video_v4.mp4 Taxpayer dollars and harm reduction: Are the results there in Washington? From Washington In Focus | Tuesday October 7th, 2025 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 WashingtonHarm ReductionTaxpayer DollarsInvoluntary TreatmentRicky's LawSubstance AbuseSpokaneKentPoliticiansLawmakers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402234/scotus-hears-illinois-ballot-counting-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402234_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402234_video_v4_converted.mp4 SCOTUS hears Illinois ballot counting case Greg Bishop shares highlights of the oral arguments in front of the U.S. Supreme Court about whether an Illinois congressman can bring a lawsuit against the state for counting ballots up to two weeks after an election. 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 623 US Supreme CourtSupreme CourtOral ArgumentsElection ChallengeIllinoisMike Bostlate arriving ballotsPaul ClementIllinois stateLegal StandingGreg BishopNeil GorsuchBrett Kavanaugh https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402235/pritzker-tells-trump-come-and-get-me https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402235_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402235_video_v4_converted.mp4 Pritzker tells Trump ‘come and get me’ Greg Bishop shares reaction to President Donald Trump saying he thinks Gov. J.B. Pritzker should be in jail as Pritzker says "come get me." 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 698 JB PritzkerDonald TrumpIllinoisGreg Bishopnational guardFederal Law EnforcementPublic Safetylaw enforcementBrandon JohnsonTruth SocialNikki BudzinskiAntifaICEPortlandRioters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402236/illinois-in-focus-pritzker-tells-trump-come-and-get-me-scotus-hears-ballot-counting-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402236_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402236_video_v4_converted.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Pritzker tells Trump ‘come and get me;’ SCOTUS hears ballot counting case Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Oct. 9th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1555 Illinois politicsDonald TrumpJ.B. PritzkerUS Supreme Courtballot countingelection lawGreg BishopIllinoiselection challengelate ballotsSupreme CourtPaul ClementThe Center SquareNational GuardChicago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402737/dhs-looks-to-double-down-law-enforcement-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402737_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402737_video_v4_converted.mp4 DHS looks to ‘double down’ law enforcement in Chicago Greg Bishop discusses the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announcing they're buying more property in Chicago to conduct federal law enforcement operations. Illinois law prohibits public property like county jails from being contracted to house illegal aliens being processed for deportation. 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 576 DHSChicagoFederal Law EnforcementICEImmigration and Customs EnforcementGreg BishopIllinoisBroadviewLaShonda A. HuntKatrina ThompsonDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402738/trump-appeals-illinois-judges-national-guard-temporary-restraining-order https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402738_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402738_video_v4_converted.mp4 Trump appeals Illinois judge's National Guard temporary restraining order Greg Bishop reviews the latest in the legal battle over whether the Trump administration has the justification to use the National Guard in Illinois. A judge Thursday issued a temporary restraining order. The Trump administration appealed. 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 708 National GuardDonald TrumpIllinoisTrump administrationrestraining ordercourt actionsJB PritzkerIllinois politicsfederal courtJudge April PerryJ.B. Pritzkerfederal supportDemocratic governorsRepublican districtsICE agents https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402739/illinois-in-focus-trump-appeals-guard-tro-as-dhs-looks-to-double-down-law-enforcement-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402739_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402739_video_v4_converted.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Trump appeals Guard TRO as DHS looks to ‘double down’ law enforcement in Chicago Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Oct. 10th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1632 Illinois in Focus DailyGreg BishopCenter SquareNational GuardTrump AdministrationChicagoDepartment of Homeland SecurityJB Pritzkerpublic safetyfederal law enforcementimmigration enforcementIllinoisICEviolent crimetemporary restraining order https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402740/finland-bolsters-defense-with-64-new-f-35-jets https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402740_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402740_video_v4.mp4 Finland bolsters defense with 64 new F-35 jets President Trump Hosts a Cabinet Meeting, Oct. 9, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 FinlandF-35 jetsMilitary defenseDonald TrumpEurope militaryTurkeyPolandUkraineF-18s https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402741/trump-removing-career-criminals-reduces-crime-rates https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402741_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402741_video_v4.mp4 Trump: Removing ‘career criminals’ reduces crime rates President Trump Hosts a Cabinet Meeting, Oct. 9, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Donald TrumpCareer criminalsCrime ratesIllegal gunsMemphisJoe BidenOpen bordersArrestsWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402742/seattle-mayor-signs-executive-orders-in-anticipation-of-national-guard-deployment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402742_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402742_video_v4.mp4 Seattle mayor signs executive orders in anticipation of National Guard deployment (The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has signed two executive orders in anticipation of President Donald Trump deploying the National Guard in the Emerald City. The first executive order accuses Trump of “unprecedented and unwarranted actions deploying the National Guard and federal military troops to American cities. The use of federal military forces in local communities without consent of local authorities is inconsistent with American principles of democracy and the right of states and cities to self-govern, risks escalation of conflict, and undermines public trust.” Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_41b11f13-0ece-400d-a756-e8db88f9fd2d.html 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 766 Bruce HarrellSeattle MayorNational GuardDonald Trumpexecutive ordersSeattlefederal fundingSeattle PoliceTJ MartinellCarleen JohnsonSeattle city lawexecutive order911 callsSanctuary CitiesPolice Recruitment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402743/trump-theyre-all-dancing-in-the-streets-amid-middle-east-developments https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402743_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402743_video_v4.mp4 Trump: ‘they’re all dancing in the streets’ amid middle east developments President Trump Hosts a Cabinet Meeting, Oct. 9, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpCabinet MeetingMiddle EastArab CountriesMuslim CountriesIsrael https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402744/what-is-driving-the-ballooning-value-of-the-housing-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402744_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402744_video_v4_converted.mp4 What is driving the ballooning value of the housing market? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the rapid growth of the housing market since 2020 on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 631 Housing MarketReal EstateHome Valuedeclining pricesChris KrugThe Center SquareUS Housing ReportZillowFloridaCaliforniaTexasPhoenixRochesterBuffalo New YorkHartford Connecticut https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402745/newsom-investments-paying-off-as-test-scores-rise-across-california https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402745_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402745_video_v4.mp4 Newsom: Investments paying off as test scores rise across California Governor Newsom signs legislation to further bolster literacy October 9, 2025 Courtesy of the Office of the Governor 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 89 Gavin NewsomCaliforniaTest ScoresEducationLA UnifiedLiteracyEighth GradersEducation SystemELAMathScienceSchool Superintendent https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402746/renos-karma-box-project-rise-outreach-hailed-for-cost-effective-homeless-aid https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402746_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402746_video_v4.mp4 Reno’s Karma box project, rise outreach hailed for cost-effective homeless aid Reno City Council Meeting - 10/8/25 Source: City of Reno 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 90 Karma Box ProjectCity of RenoHomeless OutreachRise OutreachIan AndersonCommunity ServiceCost-Effective AidHomeless AidPre-employment ProgramParadise ParkRecord StreetNevada https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402747/missing-test-score-data-raises-transparency-questions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402747_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402747_video_v4.mp4 Missing test score data raises transparency questions The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Todd Myers, Vice President for Research at Washington Policy Center discussing data on student test scores that vanished from the website of the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction October 9, 2025 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 189 Todd MyersCarleen JohnsonWashington Policy CenterOffice of Superintendent of Public Instructionstudent test scorestransparencynational test scoresNAEP testChris Reykdaleducation data https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402748/us-dhs-looking-to-buy-more-property-in-chicago-for-trump-law-enforcement-efforts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402748_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402748_video_v4_converted.mp4 US DHS looking to buy more property in Chicago for Trump law enforcement efforts The federal government is looking into buying more property in Chicago to continue conducting federal law enforcement efforts. 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 258 US DHSChicagoproperty purchaselaw enforcementcrime rateJB PritzkerDonald Trumppublic safetyKristi Noem https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402749/scotus-weighs-illinois-ballot-rules https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402749_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402749_video_v4.mp4 SCOTUS weighs Illinois ballot rules Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 10/9/25 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 SCOTUSSupreme CourtIllinoisBallotPaul ClementElection LawMike BostSocialist Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402750/attorney-argues-congressman-bost-has-standing-in-illinois-ballot-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402750_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402750_video_v4.mp4 Attorney argues Congressman Bost has standing in Illinois ballot case Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 10/9/25 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Paul ClementMike BostIllinoisBallot caseUS Supreme CourtIllinois electioncongressional electionsstanding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402751/spokane-camping-ban-yields-no-service-referrals-police-say https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402751_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402751_video_v4.mp4 Spokane camping ban yields no service referrals, police say From Washington In Focus | Tuesday October 8th, 2025 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Spokanecamping banhomelessnessservice referralsSBD officerSpokane Police DepartmentWashington In Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402752/police-call-spokane-camping-ordinance-unenforceable https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402752_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402752_video_v4.mp4 Police call Spokane camping ordinance unenforceable From Washington In Focus | Tuesday October 8th, 2025 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 91 SpokaneCamping BanKevin HallPolice ChiefCity CouncilHomelessnessPublic Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1402753/pennsylvania-democrat-leader-slams-state-stopgap-budget-treasury-loans-for-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1402753_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402753_video_v4.mp4 Pennsylvania Democrat leader slams state stopgap budget, treasury loans for schools Pennsylvania Democrat leader slams state stopgap budget, treasury loans for schools October 8, 2025 Source: Pennsylvania House 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 72 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1403031/hundreds-of-national-guard-activated-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/S5Q_aHb6aXk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/S5Q_aHb6aXk_video_v4.mp4 Hundreds of National Guard activated in Illinois (The Center Square) – Hundreds of National Guard soldiers are activated in Illinois for the next two months to assist in protecting federal property and personnel enforcing federal immigration law. The issue is in front of a federal judge in Chicago on Thursday morning with the state seeking a temporary restraining order. President Donald Trump for weeks has said he was going to send in the military to help with public safety in Chicago. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says federal law enforcement are seeing increased assaults against them. U.S. Northern Command announced Wednesday evening, the Texas National Guard are employed in the greater Chicago area with DHS as the lead federal agency. 2025-10-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisNational GuardChicagoDonald TrumpLawsuitICEJB PritzkerFederal courtLaw enforcementPublic SafetyIllinois PoliticsTrump administrationRepublican PartyMike BostElection officials https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1403061/suspect-arrested-in-zombie-fire-that-sparked-palisades-blaze https://img.videonest.org/gamma/eXV6WyV6E0k_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/eXV6WyV6E0k_video_v4.mp4 Suspect arrested in “zombie fire” that sparked palisades blaze From California in Focus | Friday October 10th, 2025 2025-10-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 103 Jonathan RinderknechtPalisades FireZombie FireLos AngelesLochman FireMelbourne Florida https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1403078/palisades-fire-suspect-described-as-agitated-before-fire https://img.videonest.org/gamma/pkpPgRRBDH0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/pkpPgRRBDH0_video_v4.mp4 Palisades fire suspect described as agitated before fire From California in Focus | Friday October 10th, 2025 2025-10-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 Palisades FireUber DriverArsonFire SuspectPacific PalisadesCrimeRap Music https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1403106/palisades-fire-report-praises-firefighters-cites-challenges https://img.videonest.org/gamma/cVdIkrOxXho_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/cVdIkrOxXho_video_v4.mp4 Palisades Fire report praises firefighters, cites challenges (The Center Square) – Los Angeles’ initial response to the fast-spreading Palisades Fire was hampered by communications breakdowns and problems with the Los Angeles City Fire Department leadership, according to the city’s after-action report. But the report also praised firefighters’ heroic efforts to save lives and properties during one of the most destructive blazes in the history of Los Angeles. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_7cf3c52b-5d1f-4b55-af05-ada8fac5162f.html 2025-10-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 743 Palisades FireLos AngelesFirefightersArson InvestigationState ParkCity Lawsuit911 CallU.S. Department of JusticeKenneth SchruppDave Masonevidence discoverylegal insightscriminal trialbail hearingextradition https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1403310/exclusive-ward-says-we-are-the-stopgap-after-ciattarelli-praises-shapiro https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1403310_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1403310_video_v4_converted.mp4 Exclusive: Ward says ‘we are the stopgap’ after Ciattarelli praises Shapiro (The Center Square) – The commonwealth’s divided government means “getting stuff done,” as Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro likes to say, doesn’t come easily. If it did, according to Republicans in the state, the commonwealth might become the “California of the East.” “If we weren’t here, knowing that he wants to be the Democratic nominee for president, just imagine the progressive policies he’d support,” said Kim Ward, the highest-ranking Republican in the state Senate, during an interview with The Center Square. “We are the stopgap.” Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_9538f51f-04a3-4276-8c11-2aa21e1f1ecc.html 2025-10-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 731 Kim WardJosh ShapiroPennsylvaniaPennsylvania politicsRepublicanstate politicsdivided governmentNew JerseyThe Center Squarepolitical concessionsstate level debatebudget processnational politicsOhioChristen Smith https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1403311/shameful-gop-leaders-frustrated-with-dems-on-tenth-day-of-shutdown https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1403311_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1403311_video_v4_converted.mp4 'Shameful:' GOP leaders frustrated with Dems on tenth day of shutdown (The Center Square) – U.S. senators have left town for the weekend and will not vote again on a federal funding bill until Tuesday, meaning the ongoing government shutdown will stretch into its third week. Meanwhile, today marks the last time that over 700,000 civilian federal workers will receive a partial paycheck, leaving federal employees either furloughed or working without pay until the government reopens. About 1.3 million active-duty service members, who normally would receive their pay Monday, will be left out in the cold unless Congress passes a bill to prevent that. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_ef97f9f9-46ae-46e0-879e-2614e29c7462.html 2025-10-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 500 government shutdowncongressfederal employeesfiscal yearinfrastructure lawThe Center SquareMike Johnsontransportation secretaryfederal home loanObamacareDan McCalebTherese BoudreauxShawn Duffy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1403312/trump-theres-no-place-like-chicago-with-homicide-totals https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1403312_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1403312_video_v4_converted.mp4 Trump: 'There's no place like' Chicago with homicide totals At an unrelated news conference in the Oval Office Friday, President Donald Trump discussed his public safety efforts across the country, including in Chicago. 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 204 Donald TrumpPublic SafetyWashington DCMemphis TennesseeChicago IllinoisCrime RateHomicideMayorsGovernors https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1403313/georgia-state-senate-on-the-potential-dangers-of-ai https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1403313_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1403313_video_v4.mp4 Georgia State Senate on the potential dangers of Ai Georgia State Senate on the potential dangers of Ai. 10/8/2025 Source: Georgia State Senate 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 111 Georgia State SenateArtificial IntelligenceAI dangersToy liabilityTech Industry LobbyAI integrationGoogle GeminiChildren's toys https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1403314/pritzker-continues-encouraging-ice-protests-after-guard-blocked https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1403314_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1403314_video_v4_converted.mp4 Pritzker continues encouraging ICE protests after Guard blocked With the National Guard’s deployment in Illinois for public safety blocked by a federal judge, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is awaiting what happens next. 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 119 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisNational GuardICE protestsTemporary Restraining OrderJudiciaryFollowing the LawRepublican governorsPeaceful ProtestersIllinois State Police https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1403315/day-100-comes-and-goes-without-a-state-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1403315_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1403315_video_v4_converted.mp4 Day 100 comes and goes without a state budget (The Center Square) – There was a lot of talk at the state Capitol on Wednesday about a frustrating milestone: 100 days without a spending plan and no deal in sight. Instead, the Democrat majority House of Representatives marked up the Republican majority Senate’s stopgap budget, passed in its chamber two months ago, by $2.7 billion. Leaders say it’s the least that can be done after the Senate sent them a “copy and paste” plan of last year’s budget that would not cover the natural rise in annual program costs, such as those seen with Medicaid. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_c0388457-a9bd-443b-b398-541aae65cffb.html 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 545 PennsylvaniaState budgetBudget delayGovernor ShapiroMedicaid fundingrainy day fundstate reserve fundsgovernment shutdownJosh ShapiroTax rateRecreational marijuanaJudy SchwankJay CostaChristina LengyelChristen Smith https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1403316/trump-administration-to-designate-antifa-a-foreign-terror-organization https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1403316_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1403316_video_v4_converted.mp4 Trump administration to designate Antifa a foreign terror organization (The Center Square) – During a round table discussion with independent journalists at the White House on Wednesday afternoon, President Donald Trump said his administration would designate Antifa a foreign terror organization. The Center Square asked the president if he would designate Antifa, which he designated a domestic terror group last month, a foreign terror organization (FTO). Trump appeared to be under the impression that it was already an FTO. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_03638cc7-fd2b-478d-9389-a11488e86680.html 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 488 AntifaDonald Trumpforeign terror organizationDan McCalebSarah Roderick-FitchCenter SquarejournalistsIsrael and HamasBenjamin Netanyahu20-point peace plan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1403317/michigan-house-on-preventing-drone-attacks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1403317_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1403317_video_v4.mp4 Michigan House on preventing drone attacks Michigan House on possible drone attacks. 10/6/2025 Source: Michigan House 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 91 Michigan Housedrone attackssecurity plancapital buildingdrone policydrone technologydrone delivery https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1403318/governor-announces-initiative-targeting-ultra-processed-foods-in-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1403318_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1403318_video_v4.mp4 Governor announces initiative targeting ultra-processed foods in schools Governor Newsom signs legislation to further bolster literacy October 9, 2025 Courtesy of the Office of the Governor 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 Gavin NewsomUltra-processed foodsSchool lunchesCaliforniaLegislationNutritionHealthy eating https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1403319/illinois-law-limits-ices-ability-to-use-illinois-jails https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1403319_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1403319_video_v4.mp4 Illinois law limits ICE’s ability to use Illinois jails Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 10/10/25 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 IllinoisICEImmigrationLawFederal ImmigrationEnforcementCounty JailsGreg BishopDepartment of Homeland SecurityIllegal Aliens https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1403320/dhs-reports-surge-in-attacks-threats-targeting-federal-law-enforcement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1403320_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1403320_video_v4.mp4 DHS reports surge in attacks, threats targeting federal law enforcement Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 10/10/25 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1403321/dhs-to-double-down-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1403321_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1403321_video_v4.mp4 DHS to double down in Chicago Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. 10/10/25 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 76 Kristi NoemDHSChicagofederal law enforcementfederal propertyICElaw enforcementDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1403322/questions-raised-over-seattle-police-response-priorities-with-possible-ice-and-guard-deployments https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1403322_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1403322_video_v4.mp4 Questions raised over Seattle police response priorities with possible ICE and Guard deployments From Washington In Focus | Thursday October 9th, 2025 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 86 Seattle PoliceICENational GuardPolice Priorities911 callsExecutive Orders https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1403323/seattle-mayor-signs-orders-countering-trumps-immigration-and-guard-moves https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1403323_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1403323_video_v4.mp4 Seattle Mayor signs orders countering Trump’s immigration & guard moves From Washington In Focus | Thursday October 9th, 2025 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Seattleimmigrationfederal governmentpoliceICEWashingtonimmigration policycity government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1403703/rubio-urged-to-designating-antifa-a-foreign-terror-organization https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1403703_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1403703_video_v4_converted.mp4 Rubio urged to designating Antifa a foreign terror organization President Donald Trump expressed a desire to designate Antifa a foreign terror organization; now, a U.S. senator is urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to make it happen. U.S. senators have left town for the weekend and will not vote again on a federal funding bill until Tuesday, meaning the ongoing government shutdown will stretch into its third week. Despite federal pushback for diversity, equity and inclusion programs, Illinois has spent millions of dollars in the past few years for new, high-paying government jobs to increase the amount of state contracts that go to businesses owned by racial minorities, women and people with disabilities, an investigation by The Center Square found. 2025-10-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 Marco RubioAntifaForeign Terrorist OrganizationDonald Trumpgovernment shutdownIllinoisdiversity commissionBudget ReformFederal employeesIllinois budgetpolitical violenceCenter Square Radio HourProperty TaxesReal Estate MarketUS housing market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1403704/trump-claims-pritzker-fears-for-his-life-and-local-exec-orders-target-ice-fed-actions-or-weekly-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1403704_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1403704_video_v4_converted.mp4 Trump claims Pritzker fears for his life & local exec orders target ICE, fed actions | weekly recap Greg Bishop shares how local officials in Illinois are responding to disruptive protests in Broadview and reports of federal agents requesting police assistance in Chicago. He also covers the latest on public safety and immigration enforcement as President Donald Trump claims Gov. J.B. Pritzker fears for his life in opposing increased federal action and the expected deployment of the National Guard, and more 2025-10-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 3400 IllinoisJB PritzkerDonald TrumpNational GuardChicagoImmigrationPublic SafetyFederal agentsImmigration enforcementBrandon JohnsonChicago CrimeFederal law enforcementSanctuary citiesGreg BishopICE https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1403907/illinois-in-focus-trumps-emergency-guard-appeal-denied-fiscal-fallout-reviews-state-salaries https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1403907_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1403907_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Trump’s emergency Guard appeal denied; Fiscal Fallout reviews state salaries Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Oct. 13th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1979 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerGreg BishopIllinois legislatureNational GuardTrump administrationstate employee salariesIllinois budgetpension crisisenergy policypublic safetyChicagoThe Center Squarestate spendingfiscal fallout https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1404253/trump-pritzker-should-beg-for-help-with-public-safety-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1404253_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1404253_video_v4.mp4 Trump: Pritzker should beg for help with public safety in Chicago President Donald Trump says he doesn’t want to use the insurrection act to help with public safety in places like Chicago and insisted Gov. J.B. Pritzker “beg” for his help. 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 186 Donald TrumpJ.B. PritzkerChicagoCrime RatePublic SafetyInsurrection ActFederal HelpshootingsMurders https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1404254/gov-desantis-we-beat-the-left https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1404254_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1404254_video_v4.mp4 Gov. DeSantis: "We beat the left" Governor DeSantis Addresses the Pennsylvania Family Institute October 11, 2025 Source: Governor Ron DeSantis 2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 Ron DeSantisGeorge SorosprosecutorscrimePennsylvania Family Instituteleft-wing politicspolitical speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1404255/president-trump-addresses-the-middle-east-peace-ceremony https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1404255_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1404255_video_v4.mp4 President Trump addresses the Middle East peace ceremony President Trump addresses the Middle East peace ceremony. Oct. 13, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 President TrumpMiddle EastPeace CeremonyIsraelDiplomacyInternational RelationsMiddle East peaceNegotiationsPolitical speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1404256/illinois-house-speaker-mr-trump-tear-down-this-fence https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1404256_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1404256_video_v4.mp4 Illinois House Speaker: 'Mr. Trump, tear down this fence!' The speaker of the Illinois House has compared a fence outside U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Broadview to the Berlin Wall. 2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 370 Emanuel WelchIllinoisAmerican Constitutional RightsBroadview IllinoisBerlin WallJohn Cabelloillegal aliensICE facilitySpringfieldFederal GovernmentGovernor PritzkerRepublican https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1404257/la-city-councilmember-cargo-cap-would-harm-environment-and-drive-shipping-from-ca https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1404257_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1404257_video_v4.mp4 LA city councilmember: Cargo cap would harm environment & drive shipping from CA Los Angeles Regular City Council - 10/7/25 Source: LA CityView Media Group – Channel 35 2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 84 Tim McOskercargo capshippingenvironmental policyPort of Los Angelesport of Long Beachcaliforniatrade https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1404258/analysis-finds-illinois-public-salaries-rising-57percent-faster-than-private-sector https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1404258_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1404258_video_v4.mp4 Analysis finds Illinois public salaries rising 57% faster than private sector Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. October 13, 2025 2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 IllinoisPublic SectorPrivate SectorGovernment SalariesCost of Living https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1404259/illinois-in-focus-millions-spent-on-dei-contracts-and-six-figure-salaries https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1404259_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1404259_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in focus: Millions spent on DEI contracts and six-figure salaries Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. October 13, 2025 2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 IllinoisThe Center SquareGreg BishopJared StrongDEI contractstax dollarsstate employeesGovernment spendingIllinois taxesinvestigative reportersix-figure salaries https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1404260/federal-shutdown-has-darkened-the-dashboard-on-economic-data https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1404260_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1404260_video_v4.mp4 Federal shutdown has darkened the dashboard on economic data Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the week ahead on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 763 Federal ShutdownEconomic GrowthInterest RatesAI SpendingSmall Business ConfidenceOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFederal ReserveGDP growthhousing marketcredit card debtlabor supplynet immigrationpopulation growthtotal factor productivity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1404261/trump-during-middle-east-peace-ceremony-a-monumental-moment-in-the-history-of-the-world https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1404261_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1404261_video_v4.mp4 Trump during Middle East Peace Ceremony: 'A monumental moment in the history of the world' President Trump Participates in a Middle East Peace Ceremony October 13, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Donald TrumpMiddle East PeaceGazaPeace CeremonyInternational RelationsMiddle EastPolitical eventTrump Administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1404262/president-trump-says-peace-deal-just-started-coming-together https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1404262_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1404262_video_v4.mp4 President Trump says peace deal 'just started coming together' President Trump Participates in a Middle East Peace Ceremony October 13, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Donald TrumpMiddle East PeacePeace DealInternational RelationsUnited NationsDiplomacy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1404263/president-trump-marco-rubio-the-greatest-secretary-of-state https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1404263_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1404263_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: Marco Rubio 'the greatest Secretary of State" President Trump Delivers Remarks to The Knesset October 13, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Donald TrumpMarco RubioThe KnessetSecretary of StatePolitical SpeechUnited StatesPolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1404264/pennsylvania-rainy-day-fund-has-been-built-up-to-dollar7-billion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1404264_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1404264_video_v4.mp4 Pennsylvania 'rainy day fund' has been built up to $7 billion From Pennsylvania in Focus episode, "Day 100 comes and goes without a state budget" 2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 PennsylvaniaStacy GarrityRainy Day FundState BudgetGovernment Funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1404265/some-new-york-school-districts-spend-almost-or-more-than-dollar100000-a-student https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1404265_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1404265_video_v4.mp4 Some New York school districts spend almost or more than $100,000 a student (The Center Square) — A half-dozen school districts in New York state reported spending more than $70,000 per student recently, with two districts spending almost or more than $100,000, an investigation by The Center Square found. Each of the six districts were among the smallest in the state, with fewer than 340 students. Still, the figures dwarfed those of a typical pre-kindergarten through 12th grade school district in the Empire State in 2023-’24. According to the New York State Department of Education, the median figure for per-pupil spending was $35,095. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/new_york/article_dad44cd9-fcf1-4d7d-98e7-c35023849811.html 2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 458 school districtper pupil spendingtuition costsNew Yorkschool consolidationprivate schoolpublic schoolteacher salariesFire IslandCanada Hillstransportation costsschool populationArt KaneMark Stricherz https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1404266/debate-over-pennsylvania-budget-continues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1404266_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1404266_video_v4.mp4 Debate over Pennsylvania budget continues From Pennsylvania in Focus episode, "Day 100 comes and goes without a state budget" 2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Pennsylvania budgetbudget debatereserve fundsstate budgetdemocratsrepublicanstaxpayer moneygovernment spendingPennsylvania in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1404267/journalists-share-experiences-of-antifa-violence-at-white-house-roundtable https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1404267_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1404267_video_v4.mp4 Journalists share experiences of Antifa violence at White House roundtable From America's Talking episode, "Trump administration to designate Antifa a foreign terror organization" 2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 AntifaWhite HouseViolenceJournalistsSeattlePortlandAmerica's TalkingTrump AdministrationForeign Terror OrganizationCovering Journalists https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1404268/why-the-white-house-held-a-round-table-on-antifa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1404268_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1404268_video_v4.mp4 Why the White House held a round table on Antifa From America's Talking episode, "Trump administration to designate Antifa a foreign terror organization" 2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 AntifaWhite HouseRound TablePam BondiKristi NoemKash PatelTerror OrganizationGovernmentPolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1404269/pres-trump-calls-for-netanyahu-pardon-cigars-and-champagne-who-the-hell-cares-about-that https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1404269_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1404269_video_v4.mp4 Pres. Trump calls for Netanyahu pardon: "Cigars and champagne... Who the hell cares about that?" Pres. Trump calls on Israeli President to pardon Netanyahu on corruption charges October 13, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1404270/state-representative-pushes-back-on-possible-release-of-a-convicted-killer https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1404270_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1404270_video_v4.mp4 State representative pushes back on possible release of a convicted killer The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Washington State Representative Jenny Graham 2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 138 Jenny GrahamWashington StateConvicted KillerReleasePublic SafetyRBD WilliamsRehabilitationState Representative https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1404271/israeli-opposition-leader-yair-lapid-says-pres-trump-shouldve-been-awarded-nobel-prize https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1404271_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1404271_video_v4.mp4 Israeli Opposition Leader Yair Lapid says Pres. Trump should've been awarded Nobel Prize Israeli Opposition Leader Yair Lapid says Pres. Trump should've been awarded Nobel Prize October 13, 2025 Source: White House 2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 Yair LapidDonald TrumpNobel Peace PrizeIsraeli PoliticsIsraelInternational RelationsAwardingPolitical Speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1404272/president-trump-we-have-weapons-that-nobodys-ever-dreamt-of https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1404272_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1404272_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: "We have weapons that nobody's ever dreamt of" President Trump Delivers Remarks to The Knesset October 13, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Donald TrumpThe KnessetWeaponsMilitaryNational SecurityIsraelUnited StatesDiplomacyInternational RelationsForeign Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1404273/president-trump-says-tariffs-helped-settle-a-few-wars https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1404273_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1404273_video_v4.mp4 President Trump says tariffs helped ‘settle a few wars’ President Trump Gaggles with the Press on Air Force One, Oct. 12, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Donald TrumpTariffsChinaIndiaPakistanTrade WarDiplomacyTrade NegotiationsForeign Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1404274/professor-discusses-israel-hamas-peace-accord-amid-campus-tensions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1404274_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1404274_video_v4.mp4 Professor discusses Israel-Hamas peace accord amid campus tensions The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews University of Washington Professor of Atmospheric Sciences Cliff Mass October 10, 2025 2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 169 Cliff MassUniversity of WashingtonIsraelBoeingcampus tensionscampus protestsengineering buildingmillion-dollar damage https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1404275/fiscal-fallout-investigates-illinois-state-salaries https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1404275_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1404275_video_v4.mp4 Fiscal Fallout investigates Illinois state salaries Greg Bishop talks with The Center Square investigative reporter Jared Strong about his Fiscal Fallout stories, looking into increased state spending ( https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_d5bc09e2-ab3d-48c6-9f7d-3ef6ce6bc0f0.html ), the taxpayer cost of the state's equity and inclusion commission ( https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_05a70ee4-5c31-4ac2-a881-96f4f779be65.html ) and the state's highest paid public employees ( https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_347479b5-0797-49b2-b45f-04cbd2d28423.html ). 2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 824 IllinoisFiscal Falloutstate salary paytaxpayerstate spendinggovernment employeeIllinois Policy Institutediversity commissionstate contractsIllinois legislaturepension systemstate budgetstate lawmakersdiscretionary spendingGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1404276/trumps-emergency-guard-appeal-denied-by-illinois-federal-appeals-court https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1404276_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1404276_video_v4.mp4 Trump’s emergency Guard appeal denied by Illinois federal appeals court Greg Bishop gets to the latest in the ongoing court battle over whether the Trump administration has the justification needed to deploy the National Guard to Illinois with a federal appeals court denying a motion to reverse a temporary restraining order against the deployment. 2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 711 Donald TrumpNational Guard7th Circuit CourtIllinoisFederal District JudgePublic SafetyTrump AdministrationJ.B. PritzkerJB PritzkerIllinois State Policefederal personnelfederal propertychicagoBroadview ICE facilitypeaceful protest https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1406626/erika-kirk-to-die-free-is-the-greatest-victory https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1406626_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1406626_video_v4.mp4 Erika Kirk: "To die free is the greatest victory" President Trump Participates in a Medal of Freedom Ceremony for Charlie Kirk October 14, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Erika KirkCharlie KirkMedal of FreedomDonald TrumpWhite HouseAward Ceremony https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1406627/president-trump-were-done-with-the-voices-of-fools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1406627_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1406627_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: "We're done with the voices of fools" President Trump Participates in a Medal of Freedom Ceremony for Charlie Kirk October 14, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Donald TrumpCharlie KirkMedal of FreedomWhite HouseStopping CrimeCity SafetyPolitical Speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1406628/president-trump-honors-charlie-kirk-with-medal-of-freedom https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1406628_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1406628_video_v4.mp4 President Trump honors Charlie Kirk with Medal of Freedom President Trump Participates in a Medal of Freedom Ceremony for Charlie Kirk October 14, 2025 Source: The White House Photo: Gage Skidmore / Flickr / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Cropped from Original 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 101 Donald TrumpCharlie KirkMedal of FreedomTurning Point USAErika KirkPolitical figures https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1406629/us-conducts-sixth-lethal-strike-on-narcoterrorist-vessel https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1406629_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1406629_video_v4.mp4 U.S. Conducts sixth lethal strike on ‘narcoterrorist’ vessel "Under my Standing Authorities as Commander-in-Chief, this morning, the Secretary of War, ordered a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel affiliated with a Designated Terrorist Organization (DTO) conducting narcotrafficking in the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility — just off the Coast of Venezuela. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was trafficking narcotics, was associated with illicit narcoterrorist networks, and was transiting along a known DTO route. The strike was conducted in International Waters, and six male narcoterrorists aboard the vessel were killed in the strike. No U.S. Forces were harmed. Thank you for your attention to this matter!!!!!!" - President Trump Source: President Trump on Truth Social 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 narcoterrorismDonald TrumpVenezuelaU.S. militarykinetic strikemilitarynarcotics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1406630/pritzker-vows-to-continue-battling-trump-over-abuses-around-public-safety https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1406630_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1406630_video_v4_converted.mp4 Pritzker vows to continue battling Trump over ‘abuses’ around public safety The war of words continues between President Donald Trump and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker over public safety in the streets of Chicago and beyond. 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 120 Donald TrumpJ.B. PritzkerPublic SafetyChicagoIllinoisFederal GovernmentPeaceful ProtestICECBP https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1406631/frustration-mounts-with-dept-of-corrections-unseriousness-timeliness-problem https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1406631_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1406631_video_v4_converted.mp4 Frustration mounts with Dept. of Corrections 'unseriousness,' 'timeliness problem' The Illinois Department of Corrections has begun scanning prison inmates’ mail, but lawmakers are not happy with delays in the process and the department’s ongoing issues. 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 131 Illinois Department of CorrectionsMail ScanningCurtis TarverLatoya HughesPrison InmatesIllinoisState Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1406632/new-jerseys-watching-pennsylvania-while-pennsylvanias-watching-ohio https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1406632_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1406632_video_v4.mp4 New Jersey’s watching Pennsylvania while Pennsylvania’s watching Ohio From Pennsylvania in Focus episode, "Exclusive: Ward says ‘we are the stopgap’ after Ciattarelli praises Shapiro" 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 PennsylvaniaOhioJosh Shapirobusiness taxeseconomic growthgovernmentcompeting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1406633/why-pennsylvanias-energy-future-looks-uncertain https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1406633_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1406633_video_v4.mp4 Why Pennsylvania’s energy future looks uncertain From Pennsylvania in Focus episode, "Exclusive: Ward says ‘we are the stopgap’ after Ciattarelli praises Shapiro" 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Pennsylvaniaenergy crisisrenewable energydata centersenergy demandPJMpower gridenergy prices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1406634/president-trump-ive-always-liked-bill-clinton https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1406634_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1406634_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: 'I've always liked Bill Clinton' President Trump Gaggles with the Press on Air Force One, Oct. 13, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Donald TrumpBill Clintonpolitical newsAir Force OneClinton weddingending war https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1406635/president-trump-on-crowd-reaction-in-israel https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1406635_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1406635_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on crowd reaction in Israel President Trump Gaggles with the Press on Air Force One, Oct. 13, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Donald TrumpIsraelNew York CityPolitical CampaignThe Bronx https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1406636/seattle-nonprofit-will-bus-advocates-to-spokane-to-campaign-for-local-progressives https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1406636_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1406636_video_v4.mp4 Seattle nonprofit will bus advocates to Spokane to campaign for local progressives (The Center Square) – A Seattle-based nonprofit focused on “harnessing political power and leadership among young Washingtonians” is busing people to Spokane next Friday to campaign for progressives. The Washington Bus organization is a 501(c)(4) that endorses candidates and transports young adults around the state to canvass in other communities. The Washington Bus Education Fund, an affiliated 501(c)(3), also runs a 10-week-long paid “boot camp” to drive “progressive change in sunny Seattle.” Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_9109bebf-a022-4db6-96b3-16e1aef652c0.html 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 842 Washington BusSeattle nonprofitSpokane WashingtonProgressive CandidatesCampaign FinancesSpencer PauleyTim ClouserThe Center SquareChris SavageGood Spokane Government Alliancecampaign financein-kind donationPaul DillonChristopher SavageKate Tellis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1406637/gov-ron-desantis-calls-for-an-ai-bill-of-rights https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1406637_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1406637_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for an AI bill of rights Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) calls for an AI bill of rights 10/11/25 Source:: Ron DeSantis Rumble 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 94 Ron DeSantisAI Bill of RightsArtificial IntelligenceFloridaGovernmentTechnology https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1406638/cctv-footage-captures-cody-balmers-arson-attack-attempted-murder-of-pennsylvania-gov-josh-shapiro https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1406638_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1406638_video_v4.mp4 CCTV footage captures Cody Balmer's arson attack, attempted murder of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro CCTV footage captures Cody Balmer's arson attack, attempted murder of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro April 13, 2025 Source: Dauphin County District Attorney's Office 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 332 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1406639/rep-cabello-questions-broadview-mayors-shift-on-protesters https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1406639_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1406639_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Cabello questions Broadview Mayor’s shift on protesters Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. October 14, 2025 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1406640/illinois-city-limits-protest-zones-following-weekend-clashes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1406640_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1406640_video_v4.mp4 Illinois city limits protest zones following weekend clashes Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. October 14, 2025 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1406641/appeals-battle-continues-as-trump-denounces-radical-left-judges https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1406641_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1406641_video_v4.mp4 Appeals battle continues as Trump denounces ‘radical left’ judges Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. October 14, 2025 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1406642/is-the-stock-market-gambling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1406642_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1406642_video_v4_converted.mp4 Is the stock market gambling? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the latest trends in the stock market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 646 Chris KrugOrphe DivounguyS&P 500Tech stocksUS Economyeconomic recoveryasset pricesAI waveNVIDIA stockcapital allocationeconomicsThe Center SquareEveryday Economicsirrational exuberancespeculative bubble https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1406643/illinois-veto-session-begins-as-former-statehouse-speaker-reports-to-prison https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1406643_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1406643_video_v4_converted.mp4 Illinois Veto Session begins as former Statehouse Speaker reports to prison Greg Bishop discusses some of the things that could come up with the start of the Illinois General Assembly’s fall veto session Tuesday, including the potential for ethics reforms with former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan reporting to prison. The legislature could also tackle energy policy and migrant sanctuary policies. 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 870 Michael MadiganIllinoisCorruptionEthics reformPolitical corruptionIllinois Houseprison sentenceenergy policymigrant sanctuaryIllinois state representativeenergy billslaw enforcementratepayersTrust ActChris Welch https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1406644/trump-pritzker-should-beg-for-help-with-public-safety-as-broadview-clamps-down-on-protesters https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1406644_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1406644_video_v4_converted.mp4 Trump: Pritzker should ‘beg’ for help with public safety as Broadview clamps down on protesters Greg Bishop shares comments from President Donald Trump, Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch, Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson and state Reps. Patrick Windhorst and John Cabello about public safety around immigration enforcement in Chicago and beyond. 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1050 Public safetyDonald TrumpJ.B. PritzkerBroadview Illinoisimmigration enforcementprotestsJohn CabelloKatrina ThompsonEmanuel Chris WelchPatrick WindhorstIllinoisChicagocrime ratesICE facilityprotest https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1406645/illinois-in-focus-trump-pritzker-should-beg-veto-session-begins-as-madigan-reports-to-prison https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1406645_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1406645_video_v4_converted.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Trump: Pritzker should ‘beg;’ Veto Session begins as Madigan reports to prison Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Oct. 14th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2205 Donald TrumpJB PritzkerMichael MadiganIllinoisIllinois legislatureVeto SessionPrison ReportingGreg BishopThe Center SquareChris WelchPatrick WindhorstEnergy BillPublic SafetyEthics ReformState Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409044/president-trump-on-crime-policies-i-didnt-realize-i-was-gonna-make-this-such-a-big-factor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409044_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409044_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on crime policies: "I didn't realize I was gonna make this such a big factor' President Trump Participates in a Press Conference with the Director of the FBI October 15, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Donald Trumpcrime policiesWhite Housepress conferencecrime https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409045/president-trump-shares-fbi-data-theres-still-much-more-work-to-be-done https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409045_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409045_video_v4.mp4 President Trump shares FBI data: ‘There’s still much more work to be done' President Trump Participates in a Press Conference with the Director of the FBI October 15, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 101 Donald TrumpFBICrime DataBiden AdministrationViolent CrimeDepartment of JusticeDepartment of Homeland Securityillegal alienscriminal enterprisesmost wanted https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409046/director-patel-52-arrests-of-violent-cyber-criminals https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409046_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409046_video_v4.mp4 Director Patel: "52 arrests of violent cyber criminals" President Trump Participates in a Press Conference with the Director of the FBI October 15, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 76 FBIcyber crimecyber criminalfentanyldrug seizureviolent crimesenior citizenDepartment of JusticePresident TrumpFBI DirectorAttorney General https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409047/trump-and-pritzker-clash-over-ice-actions-and-national-guard-deployment https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409047_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409047_video_v4.mp4 Trump and Pritzker clash over ICE actions and national guard deployment Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. October 15, 2025 2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Donald TrumpJB PritzkerIllinoisNational GuardICEImmigration and Customs EnforcementIllinois National GuardPolitical NewsGovernorIllinois Governor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409048/gov-hochul-claims-trump-administration-is-defunding-new-york-city-police https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409048_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409048_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Hochul claims Trump administration is "defunding" New York City police Gov. Hochul claims Trump administration is "defunding" New York City police October 9, 2025 Source: Governor Kathy Hochul's Office 2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 120 Kathy HochulTrump AdministrationNew York City PoliceNYPDpolice fundingdefundingNew Yorkpolitical newsfederal governmentpublic safetytransit security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409049/the-wisconsin-opportunity-act-reintroduced https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409049_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409049_video_v4.mp4 The Wisconsin opportunity act reintroduced The Wisconsin opportunity act reintroduced. 10/14/2025 Source: Wisconsineye 2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 90 Wisconsin opportunity actWisconsinpovertyhousingjobshealthtransportationlegal aidrental assistanceinternet access https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409050/spokane-campaign-funding-debate-centers-on-local-vs-outside-influences https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409050_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409050_video_v4.mp4 Spokane campaign funding debate centers on local vs. outside influences From Washington In Focus | Tuesday October 14th, 2025 2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Spokanecampaign financeWashingtonelection fundingpolitical action committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409051/concerns-over-outside-influences-in-spokane-election https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409051_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409051_video_v4.mp4 Concerns over outside influences in Spokane election From Washington In Focus | Tuesday October 14th, 2025 2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 SpokaneSpokane ElectionPolitical Action CommitteePolitical CampaignChud WendellWashingtonHutton SettlementOutside Influence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409052/dhs-bounties-from-mexico-offered-to-shoot-ice-and-cbp-officers-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409052_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409052_video_v4.mp4 DHS: Bounties from Mexico offered to shoot ICE and CBP officers in Chicago Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. October 15, 2025 2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 104 DHSICECBPChicagoMexican cartelsdomestic extremist groupsUS immigrationUS Customs and Border Protectionpublic safetyHomeland Security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409053/lawmakers-differ-on-affordability-issues-plaguing-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409053_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409053_video_v4.mp4 Lawmakers differ on 'affordability issues' plaguing Illinois Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch says state lawmakers need to address the state’s affordability issues, but a Statehouse Republican says Democratic party policies are driving costs up. 2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 IllinoisEmanuel Chris WelchBrad Halbrookaffordabilityutility costsproperty taxesstate lawmakers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409054/is-the-stock-market-fueled-by-hype-and-fomo https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409054_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409054_video_v4.mp4 Is the stock market fueled by hype and FOMO? From Everyday Economics episode, "Is the stock market gambling?" 2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 stock marketinvestingNVIDIAportfolio strategyfear of missing outFOMOtechnological revolutioninvestment strategies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409055/economist-on-stock-market-growth-how-much-of-this-is-real https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409055_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409055_video_v4.mp4 Economist on stock market growth: 'How much of this is real?' From Everyday Economics episode, "Is the stock market gambling?" 2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Stock MarketMarket AnalysisS&P 500Irrational ExuberanceEarnings GrowthMarket RallyEconomic AnalysisValuations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409056/il-legislator-blames-pritzker-johnson-rhetoric-for-bounties-on-ice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409056_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409056_video_v4.mp4 IL legislator blames Pritzker, Johnson rhetoric for ‘bounties’ on ICE Federal law enforcement agents in Chicago conducting immigration enforcement are the targets of bounties from Mexican cartels, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. 2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 146 Patrick SheehanLa Shawn FordJ.B. PritzkerDonald Trumpimmigration enforcementlaw enforcementICEChicagoIllinoisMexican cartelsDepartment of Homeland Security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409057/north-carolinas-irynas-law-signed-ends-unwritten-moratorium-on-death-penalty https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409057_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409057_video_v4.mp4 North Carolina's Iryna’s Law signed, ends unwritten moratorium on death penalty (The Center Square) – Iryna’s Law signed, ends unwritten moratorium on death penalty Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/north_carolina/article_c630e978-df32-431a-8638-83beb60b73e2.html For articles like this and more. Check out thecentersquare.com 2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Irynas LawNorth CarolinaJosh SteinDeath PenaltyCashless BailRepeat OffendersFiring SquadLaw Enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409058/will-investment-in-ai-pay-off https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409058_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409058_video_v4.mp4 Will investment in AI pay off? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the impacts AI has had on the economy and whether it will produce productivity gains long term on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 621 artificial intelligenceAIproductivityeconomic valueChris KrugOrphe Divounguytechnologygenerative AIProductivity growthReturn on investmentTransformative potentialEconomic dataEconomicsThe Center Squareweekly https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409059/washington-democratic-lawmaker-shares-regret-and-guilt-over-soft-on-crime-votes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409059_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409059_video_v4.mp4 Washington Democratic lawmaker shares 'regret and guilt' over soft-on-crime votes (The Center Square) – A Washington state Democratic lawmaker is expressing “regret and guilt” over legislation she supported that she believes has contributed to an explosion in juvenile crime and lives lost. Rep. Lauren Davis, D-Shoreline, penned an op-ed in The Seattle Times last weekend detailing eight different policies that have “contributed to the juvenile crime wave.” Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_bb0be070-8a9e-4d0a-915c-13a36f628462.html 2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 650 WashingtonLauren DavisJuvenile crimeWashington stateState lawmakerDemocratic leadershipRepresentative Davispublic safetyWashington In Focusop-ed https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409060/illinois-transit-agencies-face-trust-cliff-along-with-fiscal-cliff https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409060_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409060_video_v4.mp4 Illinois transit agencies face 'trust cliff' along with fiscal cliff State lawmakers are questioning transit agency leaders over their revised fiscal cliff numbers and spending of operational dollars. 2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 158 Illinoistransit agenciesfiscal cliffKam BucknerLeanne ReddenBrad Stephenstransit spendingstate lawmakerstrust deficit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409061/attorney-general-announces-intervention-in-hpe-juniper-merger https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409061_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409061_video_v4.mp4 Attorney general announces intervention in HPE Juniper merger AG Bonta Gives Remarks, Seeks to Intervene in Allegedly Corrupt U.S. DOJ Hewlett Packard Enterprise/Juniper Merger October 15, 2025 Source: California Department of Justice 2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 158 Rob BontaAttorney GeneralCaliforniaHewlett Packard EnterpriseJuniper NetworksMergers and AcquisitionsAntitrustUS Department of JusticeTrump Administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409062/seattle-city-council-oks-01percent-public-safety-sales-tax-expected-to-generate-dollar39m https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409062_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409062_video_v4.mp4 Seattle City Council OKs 0.1% public safety sales tax expected to generate $39M Seattle City Council 10/14/2025 Source: Seattle Channel 2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 166 SeattleSeattle City CouncilSara NelsonMaritza RiveraPublic SafetySales TaxTaxWashington StateBudgetRevenueOpioid useResidential treatment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409063/illinois-house-floor-features-tributes-to-kirk-floyd-release-of-middle-east-hostages https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409063_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409063_video_v4.mp4 Illinois House floor features tributes to Kirk, Floyd, release of Middle East hostages Greg Bishop plus points of personal privilege from members of the House where Republicans and Democrats shared their thoughts on Charlie Kirk, George Floyd and the Middle East peace process the Trump administration fostered to release hostages in the Israel and Hamas war. 2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 717 Illinois HouseCharlie KirkGeorge FloydMiddle East Peace Dealhostage freeingIllinois General Assemblypolitical violenceDonald TrumpIsraelGreg Bishopstate legislatureAdam NiemergLa Shawn Fordpolitical hateveto session https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409064/illinois-legislators-provide-oversight-of-state-agencies-with-audits-rule-review https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409064_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409064_video_v4.mp4 Illinois legislators provide oversight of state agencies with audits, rule review Greg Bishop shares highlights from Day 1 of the Illinois General Assembly's fall veto session with oversight of state agencies by the Illinois Legislative Audit Commission and the Joint Committee on Administrative rules, where legislators discussed emergency rules from the Illinois Department of Corrections about scanning prisoner mail. 2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 709 Legislative Audit CommissionIllinois Auditor GeneralJoint CommitteeAdministrative RulesIllinois Department of CorrectionsState GovernmentIllinoisJB PritzkerAudit CommissionGreg BishopAmy ElikCurtis TarverRaven DevaughnChapin RoseEmployee Performance Reviews https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409065/dhs-cartel-placing-bounties-on-federal-agents-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409065_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409065_video_v4.mp4 DHS: cartel placing bounties on federal agents in Chicago Greg Bishop shares the latest news release from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security about bounties being put on the heads of federal law enforcement by criminal networks from Mexico and the ongoing debate about public safety and immigration enforcement in Chicago and beyond. 2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 691 DHSHomeland SecurityChicagoFederal Agentscriminal networksPublic SafetyICECBPDonald TrumpJ.B. PritzkerGovernor PritzkerICE agentsIllinoisNational Guardfederal officials https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409066/illinois-in-focus-dhs-cartel-placing-bounties-on-agents-prison-mail-scanned-house-floor-politics https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409066_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409066_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: DHS: cartel placing bounties on agents; prison mail scanned; House floor politics Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Oct. 15th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2399 Illinois PoliticsMexican CartelsDHSPrison OversightIllinois legislatureIllinois House floorState GovernmentGreg BishopJB PritzkerDonald TrumpBorder SecurityIllinois Department of Correctionsinmate mailpolitical violencefall veto session https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409363/pritzker-says-hes-lucky-winning-dollar14m-gambling-gop-say-hes-out-of-touch https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409363_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409363_video_v4_converted.mp4 Pritzker says he’s lucky winning $1.4M gambling; GOP say he’s out of touch Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he’s a lucky man after reporting $1.4 million in gambling winnings from one trip to Las Vegas. Republican legislators say it shows how out of touch the billionaire politician is. 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 196 J.B. Pritzkergambling winningsLas VegasIllinoisRepublican Partyout of touchC.D. DavidsmeyerJeff Keicher https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409364/washington-democratic-rep-lauren-davis-admits-past-mistakes-vows-to-do-better-on-policy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409364_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409364_video_v4.mp4 Washington democratic Rep. Lauren Davis admits past mistakes, vows to ‘do better’ on policy From Washington In Focus | Wednesday October 15th, 2025 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409365/democratic-rep-lauren-davis-expresses-regret-over-policies-fueling-drug-youth-crime https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409365_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409365_video_v4.mp4 Democratic Rep. Lauren Davis expresses regret over policies fueling drug, youth crime From Washington In Focus | Wednesday October 15th, 2025 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409366/illinois-lawmaker-federal-warlike-tactics-fuel-tension-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409366_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409366_video_v4.mp4 Illinois Lawmaker: Federal ‘warlike’ tactics fuel tension in Chicago Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. October 16, 2025 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409367/dhs-warns-of-cartel-bounties-addresses-chicago-vehicle-attack https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409367_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409367_video_v4.mp4 DHS warns of cartel bounties, addresses Chicago vehicle attack Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. October 16, 2025 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 93 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409368/illinois-legislators-pass-weight-exemption-for-greener-vehicles https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409368_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409368_video_v4_converted.mp4 Illinois legislators pass weight exemption for 'greener' vehicles The Illinois General Assembly has passed a bill allowing vehicles powered by natural gas, propane, electric batteries or hydrogen fuel cell systems to exceed posted weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds, but opponents say the measure is unfair and could result in damage to roads and bridges. 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 106 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409369/growing-interest-in-braver-angels-following-charlie-kirks-death https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409369_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409369_video_v4.mp4 Growing interest in Braver Angels following Charlie Kirk’s death The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Braver Angels new CEO Maury Giles. Braver Angels brings political opposites together for civil discussion in hopes of tempering the violence in politics. October 15, 2025 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 84 Braver AngelsMaury GilesPolitical PolarizationCivil DiscussionPolitical ViolenceInterviewCenter SquareCarleen Johnson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409370/illinois-house-resolutions-criticizing-trump-get-blowback-from-republicans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409370_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409370_video_v4_converted.mp4 Illinois House resolutions criticizing Trump get blowback from Republicans Greg Bishop recaps some of the highlights from the second day of the Illinois General Assembly's fall veto session with debate about how to address high energy costs, the transit fiscal cliff and Trump administration policies opposed by Illinois Democrats. 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1175 Illinois General AssemblyIllinois HouseTrumpRepublicansenergy coststransit fundingbudget issuesstate budgettax increasesIllinoisJB PritzkerDemocrat Caucuscost of livingproperty taxesgasoline taxes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409371/illinois-legislators-continue-debate-over-migrant-sanctuary-policies-public-safety https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409371_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409371_video_v4_converted.mp4 Illinois legislators continue debate over migrant sanctuary policies, public safety Greg Bishop share the ongoing debate about public safety around immigration enforcement with comments from state Reps. Patrick Sheehan, R-Homer Glenn, La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, and others. 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1070 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409372/illinois-in-focus-sanctuary-policies-public-safety-debated-house-resolutions-criticize-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409372_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409372_video_v4_converted.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Sanctuary policies, public safety debated; House resolutions criticize Trump Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Oct. 16th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2551 Illinoispublic safetyDonald TrumpJB PritzkerIllinois Houselaw enforcementGreg BishopLegislative activityfederal governmentviolent crimecrime preventionImmigration Lawfederal enforcementstate politicsChris Welch https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409706/illinois-in-focus-gop-says-pritzker-out-of-touch-winning-dollar14-million-veto-session-week-1-wraps https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409706_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409706_video_v4_converted.mp4 Illinois in Focus: GOP says Pritzker out of touch winning $1.4 million; veto session week 1 wraps Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Oct. 17th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1030 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409707/president-trump-theres-no-deeper-happiness-and-joy-of-raising-children https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409707_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409707_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: "There's no deeper happiness and joy of raising children" President Trump Makes an Announcement, Oct. 16, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409708/dr-oz-a-new-approach-to-make-reproductive-medicine-more-affordable https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409708_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409708_video_v4.mp4 Dr. Oz: "A new approach to make reproductive medicine more affordable" President Trump Makes an Announcement, Oct. 16, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409709/president-trump-this-will-make-all-fertility-care-including-ivf-far-more-affordable https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409709_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409709_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: “This will make all fertility care including IVF far more affordable” President Trump Makes an Announcement, Oct. 16, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 76 Donald TrumpPresident TrumpFertility careIVFIn vitro fertilizationHealth insuranceInsurance coverageSupplemental insuranceFertilityFamily planningWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409710/calrx-program-to-lower-cost-of-insulin-to-californians https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409710_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409710_video_v4.mp4 CalRx program to lower cost of insulin to Californians Governor Newsom makes major announcement on lowering drug costs Courtesy of the Office of the Governor 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 163 CalRx programinsulinGavin NewsomCaliforniadrug costsaffordable medicationPeter SlavinAllan CouckelldiabetesNiketa Calame-Harris https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409711/911-calls-report-wa-initiative-signature-gatherers-for-hate-speech https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409711_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409711_video_v4.mp4 911 calls report WA initiative signature gatherers for ‘hate speech’ (The Center Square) – Last month, the Snohomish Police Department issued a statement telling people not to call 911 in response to initiative signature gatherers operating outside stores such as Fred Meyer and Safeway. Many of the 9-11 callers reported to the nonemergency line such activities as trespassing, but others expressed concerned about nature of the initiatives themselves. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_30d4c297-faf8-432b-b6e7-54a9a52e0df1.html 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 728 911 callshate speechsignature gatherersWashington Statepolitical initiativesFirst AmendmentDemocratic Processparental rightsgirls in sportsbias incidentPolitical SpeechViolence Against OpponentsTJ MartinellCarleen JohnsonThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409712/uw-professor-says-campus-problems-go-much-deeper-than-anti-semitism https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409712_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409712_video_v4_converted.mp4 UW professor says campus problems go much deeper than anti-Semitism (The Center Square) – On the day remaining Israeli hostages were released by Hamas and reunited with their families and friends after more than two years, much of the free world celebrated the peace deal between the Jewish state and the terrorist organization. But on the campus of the University of Washington in Seattle, a pro-Palestinian group continues to press for the reinstatement of more than 20 students who took part in a major vandalism incident in May, earning their subsequent suspension. The vandalism resulted in a federal review. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_e3da55ca-000e-477a-a123-678a091b5184.html 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 539 Eliana KernodleCarleen JohnsonUniversity of Washingtonpro-PalestineHamashostage releaseCliff MassOctober 7th attackantisemitismpoliticalizationliberal college campuses https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1409713/miscommunication-in-new-orleans-leads-to-budget-issues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1409713_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409713_video_v4.mp4 Miscommunication in New Orleans leads to budget issues Miscommunication in New Orleans leads to budget issues 10/15/2025 Source: NOLA City Council 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 92 New OrleansNew Orleans City CouncilEugene J. Greenbudget issuesbudget hearingsmiscommunicationgovernmentcouncil member https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1411101/pritzker-says-hes-lucky-winning-dollar14m-gambling-republicans-say-hes-out-of-touch https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1411101_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1411101_video_v4_converted.mp4 Pritzker says he's lucky winning $1.4M gambling; Republicans say he's out of touch Greg Bishop shares reaction from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker about his tax filings showing he paid taxes on more than $10 million of personal income, including $1.4 million in gambling winnings. Republicans say the story shows how out of touch with the common man the governor is. 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 631 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1414636/trump-approval-rating-at-48percent-in-october-poll-finds https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1414636_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1414636_video_v4_converted.mp4 Trump approval rating at 48% in October, poll finds (The Center Square) – A new poll shows that President Donald Trump’s approval rating reached 48% in October, a number mostly bolstered by Republicans. The Center Square Voters' Voice Poll, conducted by Noble Predictive Insights, surveyed 2,565 registered voters from Oct. 2-6, 2025. Half of voters surveyed objected to how Trump is handling his job as president, with 10% somewhat disapproving and 40% strongly disapproving. Nearly 30% strongly approve of his performance and 19% somewhat approve. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_46bb4e11-106f-4b66-ae3e-c4ae3066e281.html 2025-10-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 524 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1414637/downtown-phoenix-residents-back-protected-bike-lane-expansion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1414637_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1414637_video_v4.mp4 Downtown Phoenix residents back protected bike lane expansion Transportation, Infrastructure and Planning (TIP) Subcommittee Meeting - October 15, 2025 Source: City of Phoenix 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 120 bike lanesPhoenixArizonaurban planningbike safetycity of phoenixDowntown Core Community Neighborhood AssociationEvan's ChurchillWarehouse Districtmicro mobility https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1414638/gov-newsom-big-pharma-has-been-gouging-you-for-years https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1414638_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1414638_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Newsom: Big Pharma has been ‘Gouging you for years’ Governor Newsom makes major announcement on lowering drug costs Courtesy of the Office of the Governor 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 68 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1414639/president-trump-we-never-got-anything-from-china-it-was-a-one-way-street https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1414639_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1414639_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: "We never got anything from China It was a one way street" President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Lunch with the President of Ukraine October 17, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1414640/president-trump-on-russia-and-ukraine-theres-a-lot-of-bad-blood-with-the-two-presidents https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1414640_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1414640_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on Russia & Ukraine: "There's a lot of bad blood with the two presidents" President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Lunch with the President of Ukraine October 17, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1414641/court-rulings-limit-trespass-arrests-at-publicly-accessible-storefronts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1414641_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1414641_video_v4.mp4 Court rulings limit trespass arrests at publicly accessible storefronts From Washington In Focus | Thursday October 16th, 2025 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 76 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1414642/lets-go-washington-nears-record-signature-count-despite-rising-attacks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1414642_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1414642_video_v4.mp4 Let’s Go Washington nears record signature count despite rising attacks From Washington In Focus | Thursday October 16th, 2025 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1414643/balmer-pleads-guilty-to-attempted-murder-of-pennsylvania-governor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1414643_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1414643_video_v4_converted.mp4 Balmer pleads guilty to attempted murder of Pennsylvania governor (The Center Square) – The man accused of firebombing the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion in Harrisburg pleaded guilty to attempted murder, aggravated arson and terrorism on Tuesday. Cody Balmer also accepted blame for 22 counts of arson – one for each person asleep in the residence that night, including children ranging from 8 to 16 years old – and has been sentenced to 25-50 years in prison, according to District Attorney Fran Chardo. He will be 63 before becoming eligible for parole. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_d43c11dc-1796-478e-9714-ef3c16a2df4e.html 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 653 Cody BalmerThe Center SquareJosh ShapiroPennsylvaniaArsonattempted murderguilty pleapolitical violenceNational officepersonal securityhate crimeJewish faithShapirogovernorfamily https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1414644/democrats-tank-bipartisan-bill-to-fund-dod-in-midst-of-government-shutdown https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1414644_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1414644_video_v4_converted.mp4 Democrats tank bipartisan bill to fund DOD in midst of government shutdown (The Center Square) – In an act of defiance, Democratic senators blocked the House-passed full-year funding bill for the Department of Defense from advancing Thursday. The procedural vote on one of the 12 annual appropriations bills to properly fund the government in fiscal year 2026 failed despite Republican leaders bringing it to the floor to remedy some of the worst effects of the ongoing government shutdown. The bill would have authorized funding for the DOD and its employees’ salaries, as well as restore pay for military service members won't see their next paycheck if the shutdown drags on. The Pentagon has already dipped into untapped research and development funds in order to subsidize Oct. 15 paychecks. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_6ec0cb9d-f2e9-4499-8621-e76741e24990.html 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 517 government shutdownDepartment of Defensecongressmilitary payDan McCalebTherese BoudreauxRepublican CReconomic impacthealthcare premiumsObama caretax credits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1414645/investigation-california-brush-clearance-stalling-9-months-after-january-fires https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1414645_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1414645_video_v4.mp4 Investigation: California brush clearance stalling 9 months after January fires (The Center Square) - California’s brush clearance efforts are stalling nine months after the devastating January fires that destroyed vast swathes of Los Angeles County, state data shows. Only 0.2% of expedited acres of wildfire reviewed by The Center Square are reported as complete, and overall brush clearance data for the most recent quarter shows a 22% year-over-year decline in brush clearance projects with reported activity. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_bdd7c3db-fe79-47ba-993c-a3671bc90505.html 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 608 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1414646/gop-lawmakers-criticize-lack-of-action-during-session https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1414646_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1414646_video_v4.mp4 GOP lawmakers criticize lack of action during session Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Oct. 17th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1414647/pritzkers-dollar14m-vegas-win-sparks-questions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1414647_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1414647_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker’s $1.4M Vegas win sparks questions Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Oct. 17th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 76 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1414648/president-trump-on-submarine-attack-that-was-a-drug-carrying-submarine https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1414648_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1414648_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on submarine attack: “That was a drug carrying submarine” President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Lunch with the President of Ukraine October 17, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Donald TrumpSubmarineDrug TradeDrug SmugglingWhite HouseOctober 17, 2025 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1414649/gov-ferguson-discusses-nearly-dollar2b-budget-shortfall https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1414649_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1414649_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Ferguson discusses nearly $2B budget shortfall The Center Square's Carleen Johnson asked Governor Bob Ferguson about Washington state's budget short fall and upcoming plans October 16, 2025 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 88 Bob FergusonWashington statebudget shortfallMedicaidSNAP benefitsstate legislatureSenator BraunRepresentative Stokesbary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1417370/illinois-in-focus-trump-responds-to-no-kings-protest-pritzker-criticizes-snap-trade-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1417370_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1417370_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Trump responds to ‘No Kings’ protest, Pritzker criticizes SNAP, trade policies Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Oct. 21st, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1812 IllinoisNational GuardUS Supreme CourtDonald TrumpChinasoybeanstrade warGreg BishopThe Center SquareJB Pritzkeragriculturesoybean tradeIllinois economyUS v Hemaniimmigration enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1417371/zelenskyy-bilateral-security-guarantees-between-me-and-president-trump-is-very-important https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1417371_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1417371_video_v4.mp4 Zelenskyy: "Bilateral security guarantees between me and President Trump is very important" President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Lunch with the President of Ukraine October 17, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1417372/fiscal-fallout-investigates-illinois-state-salaries-and-gop-says-pritzker-out-of-touch-or-weekly-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1417372_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1417372_video_v4_converted.mp4 Fiscal Fallout investigates Illinois state salaries & GOP says Pritzker out of touch | Weekly Recap Greg Bishop talks with The Center Square investigative reporter Jared Strong about his Fiscal Fallout stories, looking into increased state spending. Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews and more. 2025-10-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 3963 IllinoisFiscal FalloutGreg BishopJared Strongstate spendingstate employee salariesJB PritzkerIllinois governmentproperty taxesgas taxespension crisisIllinois General Assemblypublic safetytax ratesenergy costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1417373/pritzker-vows-to-continue-battling-trump-over-abuses-around-public-safety https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1417373_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1417373_video_v4_converted.mp4 Pritzker vows to continue battling Trump over ‘abuses’ around public safety (The Center Square) – The war of words continues between President Donald Trump and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker over public safety in the streets of Chicago and beyond. Monday evening returning from the Middle East peace summit on Air Force One, Trump said Pritzker should ask for help with public safety. “I think he should beg for help because he's running a bad operation,” Trump told reporters. “He's letting people be killed in his city because he doesn't want it,” referring to a callus of the National Guard. Clashes between law enforcement and protesters continued into Tuesday with chemical agents being deployed to scatter a growing crowd in Chicago surrounding federal immigration enforcement. 2025-10-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 J.B. PritzkerDonald Trumppublic safetyIllinoisIllinois politicsimmigration enforcementChris Welchethics reformMike MadiganIllinois legislaturetax increasesenergy policybattery storagegreen energyCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1417374/president-zelenskyy-i-think-this-is-a-momentum-to-finish-russias-war-against-ukraine https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1417374_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1417374_video_v4.mp4 President Zelenskyy: "I think this is a momentum to finish Russia's war against Ukraine" President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Lunch with the President of Ukraine October 17, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1417376/policy-expert-urges-collaboration-with-timber-ranching-sectors-on-fire-management https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1417376_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1417376_video_v4.mp4 Policy expert urges collaboration with timber, ranching sectors on fire management From California in Focus | Friday October 17th, 2025 2025-10-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1417378/nine-months-after-la-wildfires-only-7-of-131-prevention-projects-complete https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1417378_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1417378_video_v4.mp4 Nine months after LA wildfires, only 7 of 131 prevention projects complete From California in Focus | Friday October 17th, 2025 2025-10-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1417379/pennsylvania-releases-2026-insurance-marketplace-rates https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1417379_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1417379_video_v4_converted.mp4 Pennsylvania releases 2026 insurance marketplace rates (The Center Square) - For months, the looming threat of higher insurance premiums has hung over the commonwealth, while at the federal level, affordable health care access has been at the heart of the debate causing the government shutdown. Congress is rapidly running out of time to come to an agreement extending Affordable Care Act tax credits before the Nov. 1 open enrollment period begins. Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department formally announced the 2026 rates for those who purchase insurance through the ACA from the state’s marketplace, Pennie, if nothing changes over the next two weeks. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_8837f2d1-ba4b-4558-9855-b27ae91aff69.html 2025-10-18T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 449 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1417744/wa-democrat-shares-regret-and-guilt-and-911-calls-target-initiative-gatherers-or-weekly-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1417744_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1417744_video_v4.mp4 WA democrat shares ‘regret and guilt’ & 911 calls target initiative gatherers | Weekly Recap In Washington state, a Democratic lawmaker is expressing “regret and guilt” over past votes she says fueled the state’s juvenile crime wave while police are urging residents not to call 911 on initiative signature gatherers outside local stores. From policy reversals to rising political tensions, this week’s recap breaks down Rep. Lauren Davis’s candid admission and the Snohomish Police Department’s warning amid growing friction around Washington’s initiative process. 2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2133 Washingtonlawmakerjuvenile crimesignature gatherersPolice departmentfirst amendmentpolitical opiniondemocratic processelection securityRepresentative DavisT.J. MartinellPolitical campaignThe Center SquareParental RightsState Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1417745/president-trump-on-china-we-have-to-thrive-together https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1417745_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1417745_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on China: "We have to thrive together" President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Lunch with the Prime Minister of Australia Source: The White House 2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Donald TrumpChinaTrade DealUS China RelationsSouth Korea https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1417746/eric-trump-discusses-new-book-under-siege-says-family-faced-relentless-attacks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1417746_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1417746_video_v4.mp4 Eric Trump discusses new book ‘Under Siege,’ says family faced relentless attacks A Conversation and Book Signing with Eric Trump October 19, 2025 Source: Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute 2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 188 Eric TrumpUnder SiegeDonald TrumpPolitical AttacksBook DiscussionPolitical PersecutionTrump FamilyRonald Reagan Presidential FoundationNBC NewsRussia Hoax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1417747/mayor-downtown-las-vegas-doing-relatively-well-amid-declining-tourism https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1417747_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1417747_video_v4.mp4 Mayor: Downtown Las Vegas doing ‘relatively well’ amid declining tourism Mayor Shelley Berkley's News Conference for October 16, 2025 Source: Courtesy of the City of Las Vegas 2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 109 Shelley BerkleyLas VegasDowntown Las VegasTourismFremont StreetArts DistrictE Elaine WynnMob MuseumNeon MuseumCivic Plaza https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1417748/president-trump-addresses-the-big-beautiful-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1417748_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1417748_video_v4.mp4 President Trump addresses the Big Beautiful Bill President Trump Participates in a Visit with the LSU and LSU Shreveport Baseball Champions 10/20/25 Source: The White House 2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 194 Donald TrumpThe White HouseCongresstax cutssocial securityMedicareMedicaidpoliticalSenategovernmentTrump Derangement Syndrome https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1417749/ags-office-defends-decision-to-remove-benton-county-rep-from-energy-council https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1417749_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1417749_video_v4.mp4 AG’s office defends decision to remove Benton county Rep from Energy Council Assistant Attorney General Jon Thompson discussing why they reject legal claims from Benton County who objected to their representative on EFSEC being kicked off the board once the original project was approved 10/15/25 Source: TVW 2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 270 Jon ThompsonBenton CountyEnergy CouncilEFSECEnergy Facility Site Evaluation CouncilAssistant Attorney Generallegal claims https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1417750/pritzker-not-confident-trump-can-solve-soybean-trade-deal-with-china https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1417750_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1417750_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker not confident Trump can solve soybean trade deal with China With shipments of soybeans last month to China dropping to zero for the first time since November 2018, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is sounding the alarm. 2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 196 J.B. PritzkerDonald Trumpsoybean tradeChina tradeIllinoistrade wartariff warIllinois farmersArgentinaJoe BidenTrade policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1417751/what-is-killing-economic-expansion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1417751_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1417751_video_v4.mp4 What is killing economic expansion? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the week ahead on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 541 Center Squareeconomic outlookeconomyconsumer spendingOrphe Divounguycore inflationCPIZillowasking rentsrent componentshelter componentprice forecastinggovernment data https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1417752/some-conservationists-happy-with-cancelation-of-solar-farm https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1417752_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1417752_video_v4.mp4 Some conservationists happy with cancelation of solar farm For more information, see Liam Hibbert's story at thecentersquare.com 2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Solar FarmEsmeralda SevenNevadaSharon NethertonBureau of Land ManagementFriends of Nevada WildernessEnvironmental ReviewSolar EnergyConservation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1417753/illinois-faces-higher-snap-error-rate-new-work-requirement-challenges https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1417753_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1417753_video_v4.mp4 Illinois faces higher SNAP error rate, new work requirement challenges Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday October 20th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 IllinoisSNAPerror ratework requirementsgovernment benefitssupplemental nutrition assistance programtaxpayers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1417754/government-shutdown-threatens-snap-aid-for-19-million-illinoisans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1417754_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1417754_video_v4.mp4 Government shutdown threatens SNAP aid for 1.9 million Illinoisans Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday October 20th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Government shutdownSNAP benefitsIllinoisIllinoisansGreg BishopFood stampsFederal fundingTaxpayer dollars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1417755/president-trump-on-hamas-were-going-to-eradicate-them-if-we-have-to https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1417755_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1417755_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on Hamas: “We're going to eradicate them if we have to” President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Lunch with the Prime Minister of Australia Source: The White House 2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Donald TrumpHamasMiddle EastUS Foreign PolicyEradicate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1417756/pritzker-criticizes-snap-trade-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1417756_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1417756_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker criticizes SNAP, trade policies Greg Bishop provides the latest comments from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker who was critical of President Donald Trump's trade policies and the looming impacts to food subsidies from federal taxpayers if the government shutdown persists beyond Nov. 1. 2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 632 J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpTrade TariffsSNAP benefitsGovernment ShutdownIllinoisAgricultureIllinois EconomyPolicy Impactsoy beanscornsoybean farmersThe Center SquareGreg BishopFederal Government Shutdown https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1417757/trump-responds-to-no-kings-protests-continues-focus-on-chicago-public-safety https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1417757_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1417757_video_v4.mp4 Trump responds to 'No Kings' protests, continues focus on Chicago public safety Greg Bishop shares President Donald Trump's reaction to Saturday's "No Kings" protests across the country and reviews some statements from Illinois' Democratic congressional delegation. 2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 530 Donald TrumpNo Kings rallypublic safetyIllinoisimmigrationUS SenateRobin KellyNational GuardInsurrection ActMike QuigleyDelia RamirezBill Foster https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1417758/the-trump-administration-continue-strikes-on-suspected-drug-boats https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1417758_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1417758_video_v4.mp4 The Trump administration continue strikes on suspected drug boats The Trump administration continue strikes on suspected drug boats. October 17, 2025 Source: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on X 2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Trump AdministrationPete HegsethDrug BoatsMilitary StrikesWar on Drugs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1417759/illinois-in-focus-trump-responds-to-no-kings-protests-pritzker-criticizes-snap-trade-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1417759_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1417759_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Trump responds to 'No Kings' protests; Pritzker criticizes SNAP, trade policies Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Oct. 20th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1449 Donald TrumpJB PritzkerIllinoisSNAP benefitstradeprotestsstate economysoybean tradebeef importsIllinois AgricultureGreg BishopThe Center SquareNo Kings Protestfederal fundingeconomic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422149/will-the-us-supreme-court-act-on-the-trump-administrations-emergency-motion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422149_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422149_video_v4.mp4 Will the US Supreme Court act on the Trump administration’s emergency motion? Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday October 21st, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422150/guard-troops-deployed-to-protect-federal-facilities-and-personnel https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422150_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422150_video_v4.mp4 Guard troops deployed to protect federal facilities and personnel Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday October 21st, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 IllinoisNational GuardUS Northern CommandFederal facilitiesFederal agenciesGreg BishopTroop deploymentProtecting personnel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422151/trump-says-hed-donate-any-legal-reimbursement-from-doj-to-charity https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422151_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422151_video_v4.mp4 Trump says he’d donate any legal reimbursement from DOJ to Charity President Trump Participates in a Diwali Celebration October 21, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Donald TrumpJustice DepartmentDiwaliCharityLegal ReimbursementWhite HousePolitical News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422152/pritzker-absolutely-foursquare-opposed-to-chicago-mayors-head-tax https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422152_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422152_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker 'absolutely, foursquare opposed' to Chicago mayor’s head tax The governor of Illinois says he is against the Chicago mayor’s plan to impose a head tax on employers. 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 129 J.B. PritzkerChicago Mayorhead taxIllinoisChicagoeconomic policytaxationemploymentbusinesseconomic growth https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422153/pritzker-wants-immigration-enforcement-just-not-trumps-way https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422153_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422153_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker wants immigration enforcement, just not Trump’s way Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he is not for open borders and wants immigration law enforced, just not how the Trump administration is doing it. 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 121 J.B. Pritzkerimmigration enforcementIllinoissanctuary policiesPatrick SheehanDonald Trumpimmigration law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422154/strong-parallel-katie-wilson-embraces-comparisons-to-nycs-zohran-mamdani https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422154_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422154_video_v4.mp4 ‘Strong parallel': Katie Wilson embraces comparisons to NYC’s Zohran Mamdani (The Center Square) – Katie Wilson, the frontrunner in the 2025 Seattle mayoral race, is not shying away from comparisons to New York City’s leading mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani, a self-proclaimed democratic socialist whose platform includes implementing progressive taxes, government-run grocery stores and alternatives to police enforcement. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_f44dcd66-3608-469c-87f2-26ae666459a1.html 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 730 Katie WilsonZohran Mamdanimayoral electionSeattleNew York CityProgressive Taxesprogressive movementvoter decisionscity employeeMental health crisisHomelessness issuePublic drug useBruce HarrellEric AdamsPolice Defunding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422155/president-trump-tariffs-equal-national-security https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422155_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422155_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: “Tariffs equal national security” President Trump Hosts a Rose Garden Club Lunch October 21, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422156/president-trump-on-cuts-to-programs-democrats-have-allowed-us-to-do-it https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422156_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422156_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on cuts to programs: Democrats have ‘Allowed us to do it’ President Trump Hosts a Rose Garden Club Lunch October 21, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 132 Donald TrumpDemocratsbudget cutspolitical programsRose Garden Club https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422157/president-trump-on-ai-were-dominating-china-right-now https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422157_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422157_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on AI: "We're dominating China right now" President Trump Hosts a Rose Garden Club Lunch October 21, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Donald TrumpPresident TrumpChinaArtificial IntelligenceAIPower GridEnergyRose GardenWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422158/illinois-in-focus-trump-admin-asks-scotus-to-lift-guard-restraints-pritzker-opposes-head-tax https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422158_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422158_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Trump admin asks SCOTUS to lift Guard restraints; Pritzker opposes ‘head tax’ Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Oct. 22st, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2184 Illinois newsGreg BishopDonald TrumpJ. B. Pritzkerhead taximmigrationIllinoisredistrictingstate budgetChicagoIllinois legislaturefederal governmentpublic safetyThe Center Squareopen borders https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422159/who-would-be-affected-by-pennsylvania-insurance-marketplace-rate-hikes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422159_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422159_video_v4.mp4 Who would be affected by Pennsylvania insurance marketplace rate hikes? From Pennsylvania in Focus "Pennsylvania releases 2026 insurance marketplace rates" 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422160/rural-pennsylvania-could-see-highest-insurance-marketplace-rate-hikes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422160_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422160_video_v4.mp4 Rural Pennsylvania could see highest insurance marketplace rate hikes From Pennsylvania in Focus "Pennsylvania releases 2026 insurance marketplace rates" 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422161/polls-show-trump-underwater-on-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422161_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422161_video_v4.mp4 Polls show Trump underwater on the economy From America's Talking episode, "Trump approval rating at 48% in October, poll finds" 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422162/poll-price-increases-remain-top-issue-for-voters https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422162_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422162_video_v4.mp4 Poll: Price increases remain top issue for voters From America's Talking episode, "Trump approval rating at 48% in October, poll finds" 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 price increasesvoter concernsinflationeconomic issuespresidential approvalJoe BidenFederal ReserveAmerica's Talking https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422163/what-if-tariffs-ended-tomorrow https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422163_video_v4.mp4 What if tariffs ended tomorrow? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss tariffs and what would happen if they were removed across the board on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 740 tariffsUS economyglobal tradeglobal economyeconomic activitytrade restrictionsFederal reserveeconomic growthtariff effectsmall businesseseconomic policyChris KrugSyphe Divounguy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422164/moral-disaster-wisconsin-leaders-want-answers-on-teacher-assault-probe https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422164_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422164_video_v4.mp4 'Moral disaster': Wisconsin leaders want answers on teacher assault probe (The Center Square) – The leaders of Wisconsin’s Senate Committee on Education are demanding answers from the state’s Department of Public Instruction following a report showing that 200 investigations into teachers for sexual assault and grooming were shielded from the public. Rep. Amanda Nedweski, R-Pleasant Prairie, said that she plans to draft three bills in response to the report to create a grooming law, standards for communication between students and faculty and to end a "loophole" where educators can surrender their teaching license rather than facing further investigation. Senate Committee on Education Chair John Jagler and Vice Chair Romaine Quinn asked a series of 12 questions of DPI Superintendent Jill Underly and demanded to get a response within 24 hours on if she will be willing to testify before the committee. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_bd9fd2ff-5c49-4838-86a1-6b8527760acc.html 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 452 Eliana KerndleJohn StyfWisconsin legislaturesexual assaultteacher misconductpublic instructiongroomingDPI superintendentcommittee meetinggrooming lawteacher conductAmanda NedweskiSenate committeeinvestigative process https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422165/trump-insists-china-soybean-deal-coming https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422165_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422165_video_v4.mp4 Trump insists China soybean deal coming Greg Bishop shares the latest comments from President Donald Trump about the status of soybean sales to China, which didn't buy any soybeans in the most recent report from the USDA. Illinois is the largest producer of soybeans in the country. 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 511 soybean trade dealsoybean exportsIllinois agriculturetrade with ChinaDonald TrumpIllinoisChinatrade policyagriculturesoybeanstariffsUnited States Department of AgricultureJB PritzkerJ.B. PritzkerArgentina https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422166/illinois-national-guard-case-before-scotus https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422166_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422166_video_v4.mp4 Illinois National Guard case before SCOTUS Greg Bishop reviews the latest in the legal battle over whether the Trump administration can use the National Guard for public safety in Illinois with an emergency motion to the U.S. Supreme Court. 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 608 IllinoisNational GuardDonald Trumppublic safetySupreme CourtGov. Pritzkerfederal law enforcementimmigrant sanctuary policyIllinois in FocusThe Center SquareNewsKwame RaoulChristie Noem https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422372/gop-candidate-on-education-debate-theyre-on-the-wrong-side-of-a-80-20-issue https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422372_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422372_video_v4.mp4 GOP candidate on education debate ‘They’re on the wrong side of a 80-20 issue' The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Bellevue School District teacher and candidate for Leg District 5 Senate race Chad Magendanz (R) 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 187 Chad MagendanzCarleen Johnsonparental rightseducation debategirls sportsstate senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422373/wisconsins-highly-paid-state-investors-pay-others-to-do-most-investing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422373_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422373_video_v4.mp4 Wisconsin's highly paid state investors pay others to do most investing (The Center Square) – Wisconsin has paid billions of dollars in recent years for outside investors to manage most of the state's retirement funds even though it has an expansive team of highly paid investment employees, according to state data. State auditors this year urged the state of Wisconsin Investment Board to create specific plans that might shift more of that management to state employees "because external management is more expensive," a recent report by the Legislative Audit Bureau said. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_26aa4669-4177-409a-9b8a-9c03bee52d5c.html 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 413 Wisconsinstate investment boardstate retirement fundsstate employeesinvestingtaxpayer dollarspublic fundspensionsstate employee salariesperformance bonusesinvestment strategyCenter SquareJared StrongArthur Kane https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422374/illinois-in-focus-trump-admin-asks-scotus-to-lift-guard-restraints-pritzker-opposes-head-tax https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422374_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422374_video_v5.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Trump admin asks SCOTUS to lift Guard restraints; Pritzker opposes ‘head tax’ Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Oct. 23rd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 J.B. PritzkerGreg BishopIllinoisExecutive OrderFederal DeploymentsAccountabilityIllinois In FocusThe Center SquareNewsPolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422375/us-army-contractors-constructing-miles-of-border-wall-barriers-in-arizona https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422375_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422375_video_v4.mp4 US Army, contractors constructing miles of border wall barriers in Arizona Read more of Bethany Blankley's story at thecentersquare.com 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422376/pritzker-opposes-chicago-head-tax-says-hes-a-capitalist https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422376_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422376_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker opposes Chicago ‘head tax,' says he's a capitalist Greg Bishop shares a few of the topics and comments from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Tuesday with The Economic Club of Chicago. The governor opposed a proposed "head tax" in Chicago, talked about redistricting efforts and more. 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1166 J.B. PritzkerChicagoIllinoisHead TaxEconomic ClubIllinois Governorstate budgettaxesredistrictingDemocratic National Conventionstate spendingPension sweetenerGerrymanderingPolitical calculationsfiscal cliff https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422377/trump-admin-asks-scotus-to-lift-guard-restraints-in-illinois-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422377_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422377_video_v4.mp4 Trump admin asks SCOTUS to lift Guard restraints in Illinois case Greg Bishop reviews the latest in the back and forth between the Trump administration and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker surrounding public safety and immigration enforcement. 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 751 J.B. PritzkerIllinois GovernorHomeland SecurityCenter SquareimmigrationICE EnforcementImmigration reformSanctuary stateUndocumented immigrantImmigration enforcementPublic safetyIllinois lawcourt assistanceSanctuary policiesKristi Noem https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422457/south-hill-rapist-kevin-coe-moves-to-federal-way-home-200-feet-from-school https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422457_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422457_video_v4.mp4 'South Hill Rapist' Kevin Coe moves to Federal Way home 200 feet from school (The Center Square) – After more community pushback, Kevin Coe, the notorious "South Hill Rapist" who terrorized Spokane, Wash., in the late 1970s and early 1980s, is being relocated back to Federal Way, the city where he was originally scheduled to live upon his release earlier this month. “We are disappointed to hear the news that Kevin Coe is moving to Federal Way and want to acknowledge community concerns regarding that move," Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell emailed The Center Square. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_11cf9ce3-16cb-4fca-84aa-f7e7e0ecc930.html 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 730 Kevin CoeSouth Hill RapistFederal WaySpokanesexual predatorcommunity concernselementary schoolPublic Safetyconvicted rapistchild safetyJim FerrellAuburnWashington State Supreme CourtKing County Sheriff's Departmentsex offender residence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422458/pritzker-opposes-redistricting-illinois-mid-cycle-as-other-states-move-forward https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422458_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422458_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker opposes redistricting Illinois mid-cycle as other states move forward Illinois legislators changing the state’s congressional maps before the 2026 election seems unlikely with time and the governor as potential challenges. 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 159 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422459/average-new-car-prices-break-dollar50000 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422459_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422459_video_v4.mp4 Average new car prices break $50,000 Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss rising car prices and what they mean for the average buyer on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 528 new car priceaverage car paymentcar loanauto loanOrphe DivounguyChris KrugCOVID-19 pandemicauto loanscredit scoresKelly Blue Book60-month loan72-month loancar enthusiastconsumer report https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422460/sen-kaine-d-va-criticizes-president-trumps-response-to-the-govt-shutdown https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422460_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422460_video_v4.mp4 Sen. Kaine (D-VA) criticizes President Trump's response to the gov't shutdown Sen. Kaine (D-VA) criticizes President Trump's response to the gov't shutdown October 22, 2025 Source: U.S. Senate Committee on health, education, labor, and pensions 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 219 Tim KaineDonald Trumpgovernment shutdowncongressional leadershippresidential engagement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422461/chicago-transit-faces-dollar200m-fiscal-cliff-ahead-of-fall-veto-session https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422461_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422461_video_v4.mp4 Chicago transit faces $200M fiscal cliff ahead of fall veto session Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday October 22nd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 ChicagoCTAFiscal CliffTax IncreasesFare IncreasesIllinoisGreg BishopMass Transit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422462/chicago-mayor-proposes-head-tax-pritzker-opposes-plan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422462_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422462_video_v4.mp4 Chicago mayor proposes head tax; Pritzker opposes plan Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday October 22nd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 ChicagoChicago mayorhead taxJB PritzkerIllinoistaxationcloud taxprogressive revenuestate budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422463/republican-senator-a-sovereign-country-cant-be-sovereign-without-a-secure-boarder-you-agree https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422463_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422463_video_v4.mp4 Republican Senator: "A sovereign country can’t be sovereign without a secure boarder, you agree?” Senator Moreno (R-OH) Source: US Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 138 Senator MorenoBorder SecuritySovereign CountryNational SecurityBorder ControlUS SenateIllegal ImmigrationMigrant Surge https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422464/changes-to-the-taxable-value-threshold-in-the-homestead-property-tax-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422464_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422464_video_v4.mp4 Changes to the taxable value threshold in the Homestead Property Tax Law Changes to the taxable value threshold in the Homestead Property Tax Law. 10/21/2025 Source: Michigan House TV 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 94 MichiganProperty TaxHomestead Property Tax LawTaxable ValueHouse Price IndexConsumer Price IndexBradley SlaghMichigan House TV https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422694/new-seattle-police-contract-removes-limits-on-behavioral-health-response https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422694_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422694_video_v4.mp4 New Seattle police contract removes limits on behavioral health response Mayor, city leaders share details of CARE expansion plan 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 257 SeattleBruce HarrellSeattle policePolice contractBehavioral healthMental healthPublic safetyPolice accountabilityNegotiatingHiringFirst responders https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422695/president-trump-on-drug-smugglers-they-will-be-hit-on-land-also https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422695_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422695_video_v4.mp4 President Trump on drug smugglers: “They will be hit on land also” President Trump Participates in a Meeting with the Secretary General of NATO October 22, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Donald TrumpDrug SmugglingAmerican LivesBorder SecurityWhite HouseDrug Enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422696/seattle-mayoral-candidate-does-not-shy-away-from-being-called-a-socialist https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422696_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422696_video_v4.mp4 Seattle Mayoral candidate does not shy away from being called a socialist From Washington In Focus | Wednesday October 21st, 2025 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Katie WilsonSeattle MayorMayoral raceSocialismZoran MamdaniPolitical ViewsDemocratic PartyNon-partisan positionIdentity politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1422697/seattle-mayoral-candidate-supports-dialogue-with-big-tech-over-progressive-taxes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1422697_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422697_video_v4.mp4 Seattle Mayoral candidate supports dialogue with big tech over progressive taxes From Washington In Focus | Wednesday October 21st, 2025 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 SeattleMayoral candidateBig TechAmazonGoogleMetaProgressive taxesJumpstart payroll taxSeattle politicsBellevueEconomic incentives https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424228/fusion-nuclear-energy-one-step-closer-under-california-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424228_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424228_video_v5.mp4 Fusion nuclear energy one step closer under California law (The Center Square) - A nuclear fusion bill signed into law this month in California would advance efforts to develop a safer, less radioactive energy source that could power the state. If developed at a commercial scale, fusion could transform the way energy is produced and position California to be the first place in the world to develop a fusion energy pilot program, experts told The Center Square. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_01237524-d6f5-43c0-b6a3-a652afcd2c75.html 2025-10-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 343 nuclear fusionfusion energyCaliforniaGavin NewsomAnna Caballerofusion reactorsCalifornia Energy Commissionpilot fusionnational newsinternational effortKenneth SchruppMadeline Shannon https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424229/companies-agree-to-pay-more-than-dollar17-million-in-fines-for-plastic-bags https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424229_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424229_video_v5.mp4 Companies agree to pay more than $1.7 million in fines for plastic bags From California in Focus | Friday October 24th, 2025 2025-10-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Californiaplastic bagsfinesAttorney Generalcompany accountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424230/questions-raised-about-accountability-in-washington-attorney-generals-office https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424230_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424230_video_v5.mp4 Questions raised about accountability in Washington attorney general’s office From Washington In Focus | Thursday October 23rd, 2025 2025-10-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 WashingtonAttorney GeneralAccountabilityState LawyerWashington In Focusgovernmentpolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424231/questions-raised-over-ag-browns-handling-of-state-bar-relations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424231_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424231_video_v5.mp4 Questions raised over AG Brown’s handling of state bar relations From Washington In Focus | Thursday October 23rd, 2025 2025-10-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 attorney generalAG Brownstate barlegalcommunicationscredibilitystate bar association https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424232/california-ag-bonta-lawsuit-against-plastic-bag-manufacturers-for-recycling-violations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424232_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424232_video_v5.mp4 California AG Bonta, lawsuit against plastic bag manufacturers for recycling violations From California in Focus | Friday October 24th, 2025 2025-10-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Rob BontaCaliforniaLawsuitPlastic BagsRecyclingViolationsSingle-Use PlasticsPlastic Bag Ban https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424233/pritzker-wants-immigration-enforcement-just-not-trumps-way https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424233_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424233_video_v5.mp4 Pritzker wants immigration enforcement, just not Trump’s way (The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he is not for open borders and wants immigration law enforced, just not how the Trump administration is doing it. Monday at a stop in Florida, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the feds are working with local authorities in various states, but not in Illinois. "Governor Pritzker in Illinois is putting his people in danger every day by going against us and not working with us to make sure that we're detaining individuals who have criminal charges against them or have been convicted, and then rereleasing them out on the streets," Noem said. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. 2025-10-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 J.B. Pritzkerimmigration enforcementIllinoisTrump administrationHomeland Securityfederal agentsstate of IllinoisChicagoredistrictingIllinois legislatureenergy pricestax benefitsspeaker Chris WelchBrandon JohnsonIllinois budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424234/putting-the-cat-back-in-the-bag-senate-talks-school-phone-bans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424234_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424234_video_v5.mp4 Putting the cat back in the bag: Senate talks school phone bans (The Center Square) - School cell phone bans are sweeping the nation, and with a Senate bill waiting for a vote, Pennsylvania may be the next state to act. The Senate Education Committee convened Tuesday for a hearing with educators, policymakers, and even students to discuss the practicality and wisdom of taking tech out of kids’ hands throughout the school day. With a mental health crisis among children and widespread reports from teachers exhausted by the task of policing students distracted by phones in the classroom, the question of “why” the state should ban phones in school needed little elaboration. There was strong consensus about the negative impacts of phones in schools. 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Although the U.S. Department of Agriculture will resume core Farm Service Agency financial services Thursday, the unfunded agency cannot provide money to support SNAP or WIC benefits for the month of November, which together serve up to 49 million people. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_930b106e-32b0-4845-b219-31be188a3024.html 2025-10-25T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 509 government shutdownSNAP benefitsfood securityfederal workersSenate DemocratsRepublicanDemocratsThe Center SquareWIC benefitsactive duty militaryDan McCalebTherese BoudreauxShutdown Fairness Actflight delays https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424236/rep-running-for-senate-questions-opponents-moderate-image-on-taxes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424236_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424236_video_v5.mp4 Rep. Running for senate questions opponent’s ‘moderate’ image on taxes The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Washington State Rep. Michelle Caldier, R (District 26) October 24, 2025 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 104 Michelle CaldierCarleen JohnsonWashington Statetax billssenate positionleadership https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424237/pennsylvania-rep-kerwin-r-talks-parental-abortion-rights https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424237_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424237_video_v5.mp4 Pennsylvania Rep. Kerwin (R) talks parental abortion rights Pennsylvania Rep. Kerwin (R) talks parental abortion rights October 22, 2025 Source: Pennsylvania House 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 113 Joe Kerwinparental rightsabortion rightsPennsylvaniaconstitutional amendmentparentingmedical decisionsElizabeth KirkSupreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424238/pritzker-creates-illinois-accountability-commission-to-review-ice-allegations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424238_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424238_video_v5.mp4 Pritzker creates Illinois accountability commission to review ice allegations Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday October 24th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 JB PritzkerIllinoisAccountability CommissionExecutive OrderImmigration and Customs EnforcementChicagoImmigration Abuse https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424239/new-york-gov-hochul-pres-trump-is-destroying-our-system-of-justice-to-take-tish-james-down https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424239_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424239_video_v5.mp4 New York Gov. Hochul: Pres. Trump 'is destroying our system of justice to take Tish James down' Gov. Hochul: Pres. Trump 'is destroying our system of justice to take Tish James down' October 24, 2025 Source: Governor Kathy Hochul's Office 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 186 Kathy HochulDonald TrumpTish Jamesrevenge tourNew YorkAttorney GeneralPolitical NewsUS Politicsunfair justicecourtroom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424240/taxpayers-hand-over-dollar89m-daily-while-pennsylvania-fumbles-budget-plan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424240_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424240_video_v5.mp4 Taxpayers hand over $89M daily while Pennsylvania fumbles budget plan (The Center Square) – Since July 1, taxpayers have given the state roughly $89 million each day, even as months have passed without any of it going into the programs it's meant to support. It’s a crude figure calculated by dividing the state’s $10.1 billion in revenue collected since the official start of the commonwealth’s “new” fiscal year by 113 – the exact number of days Pennsylvania has operated without any spending plan for all of that money in its checking account. It’s not for lack of trying. Both chambers of the General Assembly have repeatedly approved budgets that have appealed only to their partisan interests, with narratives on negotiation differing wildly. 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The majority of Americans support the voter ID requirement but are divided on a mail-in voting ban, according to a new poll. Trump’s proposal to ban mail-in voting nationally – something he could not do via executive order but may be able to pressure some states to implement – receives support from 47% of Americans nationally, while 48% oppose it. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_3d36ecb7-c5c6-4b30-beda-88b5339e15cf.html 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 479 voter IDmail-in votingelection integrityvoter pollvoter ID requirementDonald Trumpelection securityDan McCalebTherese Boudreauxapproval ratingrepublican votersdemocratic voters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424242/georgia-house-hears-about-abandoned-child-placement-and-foster-care-services https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424242_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424242_video_v5.mp4 Georgia House hears about abandoned child placement and foster care services Georgia House hears about abandoned child placement and foster care services. 10/23/25 Source: Georgia House 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 Georgia Housechild placementfoster carebehavioral healthprevention servicesyouth villagesTanya AndersonKate Zepperchild welfare https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424243/trump-administration-cites-attacks-on-ice-agents-in-scotus-filing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424243_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424243_video_v5.mp4 Trump administration cites attacks on ICE agents in SCOTUS filing Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday October 24th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Donald TrumpSupreme CourtICE agentsImmigrationDHSFederal AssetsIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424244/wisconsin-dems-propose-a-dollar5-million-bill-for-veteran-mental-health-services https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424244_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424244_video_v5.mp4 Wisconsin Dems propose a $5 million bill for veteran mental health services Wisconsin Dems propose a $5 million bill for veteran mental health services 10/23/24 Source: WisconsinEye 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 94 WisconsinSarah KeyskiVeteran Mental HealthMental Health ServicesWisconsin DemocratsWisconsin Department of Veterans AffairsHealth Funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424245/california-attorney-general-files-lawsuit-over-plastic-bags https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424245_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424245_video_v5.mp4 California attorney general files lawsuit over plastic bags The Center Square) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing three companies that allegedly distribute single-use plastic bags in violation of an 11-year-old state law. The lawsuit, filed in the Superior Court of California in San Francisco on Friday, names Novolex Holdings, Inteplast Group Corp. and Mettler Packaging and alleges that they unlawfully sold and distributed plastic bags. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_ce3b5dd2-dfbc-4614-a70c-6c913fa5fef4.html 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 492 Rob Bontaplastic bagsCalifornia lawsingle-use plastic bagsattorney generalsingle use plasticrecyclable bagsharm environmentplastic bag banrecyclable plasticscaliforniaKenneth SchruppMadeline Shannon https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424246/florida-state-sees-billion-dollar-return-from-auto-insurer-after-litigation-reforms https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424246_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424246_video_v5.mp4 Florida State sees billion dollar return from auto insurer after litigation reforms Florida State sees billion dollar return from auto insurer after litigation reforms. 10/22/25 Source: Ron DeSantis on Rumble 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 84 Ron DeSantisFloridaAuto InsuranceLitigation ReformsFlorida HouseFlorida SenateHomeowners Insurance Premiums https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424247/pritzker-creates-accountability-commission-amid-increased-immigration-enforcement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424247_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424247_video_v5.mp4 Pritzker creates accountability commission amid increased immigration enforcement Greg Bishop discusses the executive order Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Thursday to create the Illinois Accountability Commission focused on taking witness testimony on alleged abused by immigration enforcement officials. House Minority Leader Tony McCombie called the announcement a political stunt. 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 523 J.B. PritzkerICEGreg BishopTony McCombieIllinois Accountability CommissionImmigration EnforcementExecutive OrderIllinois General Assemblylaw enforcementTrust Actpublic safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424248/white-house-warns-of-travel-chaos-as-government-shutdown-continues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424248_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424248_video_v5.mp4 White House warns of travel chaos as government shutdown continues Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Oct. 23, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Karoline LeavittWhite Housegovernment shutdownflight delaystravel disruptionsSNAP benefitsJoe BidenDemocratsholiday travel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424249/president-trump-private-donor-gave-dollar130m-to-cover-military-shortfall-during-shutdown https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424249_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424249_video_v5.mp4 President Trump: Private donor gave $130M to cover military shortfall during shutdown President Trump Makes an Announcement, Oct. 23, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Donald TrumpPrivate DonorMilitary FundingGovernment ShutdownPresident Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424250/president-trump-you-dont-have-too-many-cartels-now https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424250_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424250_video_v5.mp4 President Trump: "You don't have too many cartels now" President Trump Makes an Announcement, Oct. 23, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Donald TrumpJoe BidenCartelsBorder SecurityBorder PolicyDrug CartelsUnited States https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424251/sec-hegseth-we-will-treat-cartels-like-we-have-treated-al-qaeda https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424251_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424251_video_v4.mp4 Sec. Hegseth: We will treat cartels 'like we have treated Al-Qaeda' President Trump Makes an Announcement, Oct. 23, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-24T13:36:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Pete HegsethDonald TrumpDrug CartelsAl-QaedaForeign Terrorist OrganizationsDrug TraffickingNational SecurityBorder SecurityWar on Drugs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424252/illinois-in-focus-pritzker-creates-accountability-commission-amid-increased-immigration-enforcement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424252_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424252_video_v5.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Pritzker creates accountability commission amid increased immigration enforcement Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Oct. 24th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1041 Illinois in FocusGreg BishopJB PritzkerIllinois Accountability Commissionimmigrationlaw enforcementpolitical newsTony McCombieIllinoisexecutive orderfederal agentsICEDarren BaileyIllinois PoliticsIllinois Elections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424253/gop-leader-calls-pritzkers-accountability-commission-a-political-stunt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424253_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424253_video_v5.mp4 GOP leader calls Pritzker’s accountability commission a 'political stunt' Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has created a new government commission to document the conduct of federal law enforcement agents, but a Statehouse Republican leader calls the governor’s new panel “a political stunt.” 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 254 J.B. PritzkerIllinois Governorpolitical stuntaccountability commissionfederal law enforcementRepublican PartyTony McCombie https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424254/fbi-director-kash-patel-agency-working-to-keep-america-safe-and-entertainment-industry-secure https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424254_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424254_video_v5.mp4 FBI Director Kash Patel: Agency Working to Keep America Safe and Entertainment Industry Secure FBI Director Kash Patel compares NBA gambling ring to insider trading October 23, 2025 Source: US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Kash PatelFBIFBI DirectorWire FraudMoney LaunderingExtortionRobberyIllegal GamblingEntertainment IndustryViolent CrimeHomeland Security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424255/fbi-director-kash-patel-compares-nba-gambling-ring-to-insider-trading https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424255_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424255_video_v5.mp4 FBI Director Kash Patel compares NBA gambling ring to insider trading FBI Director Kash Patel compares NBA gambling ring to insider trading October 23, 2025 Source: US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 Kash PatelFBI DirectorNBAGambling RingInsider TradingUS Attorney's OfficeIndictments https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424256/fbi-director-patel-emphasizes-law-and-order-during-presser-on-nba-gambling-ring https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424256_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424256_video_v5.mp4 FBI Director Patel emphasizes law and order during presser on NBA gambling ring FBI Director Patel emphasizes law and order during presser on NBA gambling ring October 23, 2025 Source: US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 125 FBINBAGamblingGambling RingFraudTheftLaw EnforcementCriminal BehaviorCrypto FraudHomicideRobbery https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424257/mayor-harrell-experience-and-steady-leadership-key-to-seattles-progress https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424257_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424257_video_v5.mp4 Mayor Harrell: Experience and Steady Leadership Key to Seattle’s Progress The Center Square's Spencer Pauley interviews the current Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell ahead of mayoral elections October 22, 2025 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 505 SeattleBruce Harrellleadershippublic safetypolice fundingdrug traffickingtreatmentCovid-19 pandemiceconomic declinedemoralized police https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424258/president-trump-and-sec-hegseth-discuss-expanding-military-operations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424258_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424258_video_v5.mp4 President Trump and Sec. Hegseth discuss expanding military operations The Center Square's Sarah Roderick-Fitch asks President Trump and Sec. Hegseth about expanding military operations President Trump Makes an Announcement, Oct. 23, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 186 Donald TrumpPete HegsethMilitary OperationsCaribbeanNarco-TerrorismForeign PolicyMilitary RecruitingRoosevelt RoadsChinese shipsIranian shipsRussian shipsVenezuela https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424259/elect-the-rich-pennsylvania-politicians-put-up-big-numbers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424259_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424259_video_v5.mp4 Elect the rich? Pennsylvania politicians put up big numbers Read more of Christina Lengyel's story at thecentersquare.com 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 PennsylvaniapoliticianswealthlawmakersDave McCormickDan MeuserRob BresnahanJohn JoyceMike KellyMary Gay Scanloncampaign spendingcongress https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424260/gov-newsom-on-redistricting-spare-me-the-moral-high-ground https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424260_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424260_video_v5.mp4 Gov. Newsom on redistricting: "Spare me the moral high ground" Governor Newsom hosts press event to discuss the economic advancement of California communities October 22, 2025 Courtesy of the Office of the Governor 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 Gavin NewsomCaliforniaRacial ProfilingPolitical SpeechDonald TrumpAmerican HistoryProp 50Supreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424261/wsba-ends-investigation-into-washington-ag-nick-brown-hours-after-inquiry-by-the-center-square https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424261_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424261_video_v5.mp4 WSBA ends investigation into Washington AG Nick Brown hours after inquiry by The Center Square (The Center Square) – The Washington State Bar Association formally concluded an investigation into state Attorney General Nick Brown and dismissed a separate complaint against Solicitor General Noah Purcell hours after The Center Square reached out to the senior disciplinary counsel tasked with overseeing both.The investigation against Brown was launched after a bar complaint was filed in response to an exclusive story by The Center Square. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_2950f0ad-71c5-40a0-a0ca-c90835d770e2.html 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1004 Nick BrownAttorney GeneralState Bar Associationethics investigationCenter SquareWashington Statelegal complaintofficial misconductaccountabilitypublic recordsprivate attorneysenior disciplinary councilformal investigationpublic emailAppeal period https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424262/press-sec-leavitt-condemns-texas-democrats-remarks-no-place-in-american-politics https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424262_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424262_video_v5.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt condemns Texas Democrat’s remarks: ‘No place in American politics’ Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Oct. 23, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Karoline LeavittTexas DemocratPolitical rhetoricWhite HouseUS PoliticsAmerican PoliticsViolenceCondemningRepublicans https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424263/press-sec-leavitt-three-innocent-people-are-dead-because-of-an-illegal-alien https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424263_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424263_video_v5.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt: ‘Three innocent people are dead because of an illegal alien’ Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Oct. 23, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Karoline LeavittWhite HousePress SecretaryIllegal ImmigrationCaliforniaDriving LicenseAccidentDeathsDemocratsTruckerIntoxicated Driving https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424264/officials-note-1000percent-increase-of-attacks-against-ice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424264_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424264_video_v5.mp4 Officials note 1,000% increase of attacks against ICE Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday October 23rd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 69 ICEImmigrationFederal LawLaw EnforcementChicagoAttacksAssassinationProtestsIllinoisGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424265/illinois-rep-garcia-calls-ice-activity-state-sponsored-terrorism https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424265_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424265_video_v5.mp4 Illinois Rep. García calls ICE activity 'state sponsored terrorism' Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday October 23rd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Chuy GarciaICEstate sponsored terrorismLittle VillageCiceroGregory BavinoimmigrationU.S. citizens https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424266/filings-made-to-scotus-in-national-guard-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424266_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424266_video_v5.mp4 Filings made to SCOTUS in National Guard case Filings made to SCOTUS in National Guard case. Read the full article by: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_f21048f7-f129-4463-b456-db5ddbdd7b43.html 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 136 National GuardSupreme CourtSCOTUSIllinoisJ.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpImmigration EnforcementPublic SafetyChicagoCourt Case https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424267/press-sec-leavitt-promises-administration-will-fight-h-1b-challenges-in-court https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424267_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424267_video_v5.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt promises administration will ‘fight’ h-1B challenges in court Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Oct. 23, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 Karoline LeavittPress SecretaryWhite HouseH-1B visaImmigration PolicyAmerican WorkersUS companiesVisa SystemDonald TrumpCourt challenges https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424268/illinois-leaders-on-both-sides-send-bailey-family-condolences-for-loss-of-4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424268_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424268_video_v5.mp4 Illinois leaders on both sides send Bailey family condolences for loss of 4 Leaders on both sides of the aisle are sending condolences to former state Sen. Darren Bailey’s family after four members died in a helicopter crash. 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 205 Darren BaileyJ.B. PritzkerTony McCombieIllinois Politicshelicopter crashCondolences https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424269/senate-hears-complaints-on-approval-times-on-use-and-regulation-of-chemicals https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424269_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424269_video_v5.mp4 Senate hears complaints on approval times on use and regulation of chemicals Senate hears complaints on approval times on use and regulation of chemicals. 10/23/25 Source: Senate Environment and Public Works Meeting Hearings to examine the beneficial use and regulation of chemicals. 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 179 Senate HearingChemical RegulationApproval TimesPeter HuntsmanSenator CapitoEnvironmental PolicyToxic Substances Control Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424270/virginia-lt-gov-candidate-debates-ai-version-of-opponent-after-real-one-refuses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424270_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424270_video_v5.mp4 Virginia Lt. Gov. candidate debates AI version of opponent after real one refuses Virginia Lt. Gov. candidate John Reid (R) debates AI version of opponent after real one refuses October 21, 2025 Courtesy of John Reid for Virginia 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 228 John ReidVirginiaLieutenant GovernorCandidate debateAITransgender issuesSocial JusticeSenator HashmiSchool officialsVirginia election https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424271/phoenix-councilmember-police-arent-going-to-solve-our-homelessness-issue https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424271_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424271_video_v5.mp4 Phoenix Councilmember: "Police aren't going to solve our homelessness issue" Community Services and Education (CSE) Subcommittee Meeting - October 22, 2025 Source: City of Phoenix 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 155 Anna HernandezPhoenixArizonaHomelessnessPoliceHousingFederal AdministrationDOJ investigationCity of PhoenixPolice violence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424272/senate-democrats-continue-to-push-healthcare-message-during-shutdown https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424272_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424272_video_v5.mp4 Senate Democrats continue to push healthcare message during shutdown Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Meeting Hearing– Sen. Baldwin (D-WI) “An estimated 15 million Americans are about to lose their health insurance.” 10/23/2025 Source: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Meeting Hearings to examine the 340B program, focusing on examining its growth and impact on patients. 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 Senate DemocratsTammy BaldwinHealthcare coverageGovernment ShutdownAffordable Care ActMedicaidPremium Tax CreditsHealth InsuranceHealthcare cuts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424273/pritzker-to-sign-exec-order-to-pursue-accountability-amid-federal-deployments https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424273_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424273_video_v5.mp4 Pritzker to sign exec. order to ‘pursue accountability’ amid federal deployments Greg Bishop delves into the latest filings to the U.S. Supreme Court about the Trump administration's use of the National Guard in Illinois, reaction to Wednesday's immigration enforcement actions in Little Village and President Donald Trump saying he will make Chicago safe. 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1078 JB PritzkerDonald TrumpNational GuardImmigration EnforcementIllinoisChicagoSupreme CourtLittle VillageICE raidsImmigration lawsFederal immigration lawChuy GarciaNational Immigrant Justice CenterPublic SafetyCicero https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424274/illinois-in-focus-pritzker-to-sign-exec-order-to-pursue-accountability-amid-federal-deployments https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424274_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424274_video_v5.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Pritzker to sign exec. order to ‘pursue accountability’ amid federal deployments Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Oct. 23rd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1615 JB PritzkerIllinoisExecutive Orderfederal law enforcementimmigration enforcementNational GuardDonald TrumpCenter Squarecivil rightsUS Supreme Courtimmigration lawGreg BishopChuy GarciaChicagopublic safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424275/president-trump-dismisses-giving-highly-complex-tomahawk-missiles-to-ukraine https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424275_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424275_video_v5.mp4 President Trump dismisses giving 'highly complex' Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine President Trump Participates in a Meeting with the Secretary General of NATO October 22, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpTomahawk missilesUkraineMilitary AidNATOWeaponcomplex https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424276/president-trump-united-states-allowed-to-do-strikes-on-alleged-drug-boats https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424276_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424276_video_v5.mp4 President Trump: United States 'allowed to do' strikes on alleged drug boats President Trump Participates in a Meeting with the Secretary General of NATO October 22, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Donald TrumpDrug boatsInternational watersUnited StatesStrikesNational Security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424277/sec-rubio-on-boat-strikes-drug-runners-in-grave-danger https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424277_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424277_video_v5.mp4 Sec. Rubio on boat strikes: Drug runners 'in grave danger' President Trump Participates in a Meeting with the Secretary General of NATO October 22, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Marco Rubiodrug traffickingdrug boatsdrug runnerssubmarinesborder securityUS governmentcrime https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424278/gov-newsom-on-president-trump-he-tried-to-light-a-match-to-democracy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1424278_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424278_video_v5.mp4 Gov. Newsom on President Trump: “He tried to light a match to democracy” Governor Newsom hosts press event to discuss the economic advancement of California communities October 22, 2025 Courtesy of the office of the Governor 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 204 Gavin NewsomDonald TrumpUS Politicselection riggingvoter suppressionJanuary 6thGeorgiaTexasmidterm elections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424358/pritzker-criticizes-snap-trade-policies-and-opposes-chicago-head-tax-or-weekly-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/37tN5XZULv4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/37tN5XZULv4_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker criticizes SNAP, trade policies & opposes Chicago ‘head tax,' | Weekly Recap Greg Bishop shares a few of the topics and comments from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Tuesday with The Economic Club of Chicago. The governor opposed a proposed "head tax" in Chicago, talked about redistricting efforts and more. As well as the latest comments from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker who was critical of President Donald Trump's trade policies and the looming impacts to food subsidies from federal taxpayers if the government shutdown persists beyond Nov. 1 and more. 2025-10-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 3867 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisDonald TrumpChicagotaxestrade policiesIllinois redistrictingSNAP benefitsgovernment shutdownIllinois farmersimmigration enforcementSupreme CourtNational GuardChicago MayorEconomic Club of Chicago https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424383/washington-ag-brown-ignored-two-bar-letters https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ukMQUyXCsgo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ukMQUyXCsgo_video_v4.mp4 Washington AG Brown ignored two bar letters From Washington In Focus | Thursday October 23rd, 2025 2025-10-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Nick BrownWashington AGBar Associationlegal ethicsdisciplinary action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424400/washington-bar-assoc-drops-inquiry-into-ag-brown-and-seattle-candidate-draws-parallel-to-mamdani https://img.videonest.org/gamma/LgmSyMOuq9w_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/LgmSyMOuq9w_video_v4.mp4 Washington Bar Assoc. drops inquiry into AG Brown & Seattle candidate draws ‘parallel’ to Mamdani Seattle mayoral frontrunner Katie Wilson embraces comparisons to New York City’s progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani, backing bold ideas like government-run groceries and alternatives to police enforcement. Meanwhile, the Washington State Bar Association abruptly ends its investigation into Attorney General Nick Brown — and dismisses a related complaint against Solicitor General Noah Purcell — just hours after The Center Square’s inquiry into the case and more. 2025-10-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2386 Seattle Mayoral ElectionZohran MamdaniKate WilsonSeattle PoliticsNick BrownState Bar AssociationAttorney GeneralPublic SafetyKevin Coeviolent sexual predatorCommunity BacklashJim FerrellAuburn WashingtonPublic Drug UseInvestigations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424432/kennewick-school-board-backs-resolution-for-open-category-for-trans-athletes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/fwbngiP7YSA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/fwbngiP7YSA_video_v4.mp4 Kennewick School Board backs resolution for open category for trans athletes Read more of Carleen Johnson's stories at TheCenterSquare.com 2025-10-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Kennewick School Boardtransgender athletesgirls sportsJosh MillerGabe GalbraithWashington Interscholastic Activities Associationopen categorybiological sexdiscriminationsports policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424473/majority-of-americans-favor-voter-id-requirement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/REDuoZEEp6U_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/REDuoZEEp6U_video_v4.mp4 Majority of Americans favor voter ID requirement President Donald Trump’s plans to “restore election integrity” and prevent voter fraud include banning mail-in voting and requiring that voters present identification at the polls. Wisconsin has paid billions of dollars in recent years for outside investors to manage most of the state's retirement funds even though it has an expansive team of highly paid investment employees, according to state data. Senate Democrats are set to block Republicans’ government funding bill for the 12th time Wednesday, keeping the federal government shut down despite tens of millions of low-income Americans at risk of losing food stamps or early childhood education assistance. And more... 2025-10-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2880 voter IDDonald Trumpvoter voice pollmail-in votingWisconsinpension systeminvestment boardgovernment shutdownfederal fundingeconomic activitytariffsCenter Square Radio Hourdemocratic senatorsrepublican senatorsfood benefits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424493/no-votes-imminent-possibly-rest-of-year-on-state-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/yn0K0fTIArY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/yn0K0fTIArY_video_v4.mp4 No votes imminent, possibly rest of year, on state budget Read the full article by Alan Wooten: https://www.thecentersquare.com/north_carolina/article_986e4319-5a1a-47ac-b5f2-f41df98dfdd9.html "The Center Square) – State budget negotiations have stalled between North Carolina Republican leaders in the General Assembly and the calendar year appears headed to an end without a new two-year spending plan...." 2025-10-26T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 North Carolinastate budgetbudget negotiationsteacher raisestax cutsGeneral AssemblyJosh SteinHurricane Helene https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1424972/banning-cell-phones-in-schools-under-consideration-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/uNoCU0sk8yk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/uNoCU0sk8yk_video_v4.mp4 Banning cell phones in schools under consideration in Pennsylvania From Pennsylvania in Focus episode, "Putting the cat back in the bag: Senate talks school phone bans" 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 cell phoneschool phone bansacademic successmental healthsocial mediaPennsylvaniastudent learningacademiceducation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425030/trump-says-ai-is-everything-but-warns-about-power-needs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/DxNNDF1LN7c_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/DxNNDF1LN7c_video_v4.mp4 Trump says AI is 'everything' but warns about power needs President Trump Gaggles with Press on Air Force One, Oct. 28, 2025 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Donald TrumpArtificial IntelligenceAIEnergy ConsumptionTechnology NewsAir Force One https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425032/trump-claims-tariffs-have-brought-in-hundreds-of-millions-to-us https://img.videonest.org/gamma/fcwR7AmzlPo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/fcwR7AmzlPo_video_v4.mp4 Trump claims tariffs have brought in 'hundreds of millions' to US From President Trump Gaggles with Press on Air Force One, Oct. 28, 2025 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Donald TrumpTariffsToyotaUnited StatesEconomic PolicyTradeAuto Industry https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425443/challenges-facing-school-phone-bans-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425443_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425443_video_v5.mp4 Challenges facing school phone bans in Pennsylvania From Pennsylvania in Focus episode, "Putting the cat back in the bag: Senate talks school phone bans" 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 School phone bansParental concernsEmergency drillsSchool shootingsPennsylvaniaStudent safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425444/president-trump-hails-dollar550b-japan-investment-under-new-trade-deal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425444_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425444_video_v5.mp4 President Trump hails $550B Japan investment under new trade deal President Trump Delivers Remarks at a Dinner with Business Leaders October 28, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Donald TrumpJapan InvestmentTrade DealUS EconomyForeign Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425445/president-trump-on-japans-stock-market-youre-making-a-lot-of-money https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425445_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425445_video_v5.mp4 President Trump on Japan's stock market: "You're making a lot of money" President Trump Delivers Remarks at a Dinner with Business Leaders October 28, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Donald Trumpstock marketbusiness leadersfinancial successeconomic growthbusinessmaking money https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425446/us-senate-filibuster-has-stopped-more-stringent-voter-id-laws https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425446_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425446_video_v5.mp4 US Senate filibuster has stopped 'more stringent' voter ID laws From America's Talking episode, "Poll: Majority of Americans favor voter ID requirement, split on mail-in voting ban" 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 US Senatefilibustervoter ID lawsvoter ID requirementmail-in voting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425447/majority-of-voters-support-voter-id-requirements https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425447_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425447_video_v5.mp4 Majority of voters support voter ID requirements From America's Talking episode, "Poll: Majority of Americans favor voter ID requirement, split on mail-in voting ban" 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 voter idvoter id lawselection integrityvoter fraudpolling resultspolitical partiesRepublicanDemocratIndependentDonald Trumpvoter polls https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425448/spokane-council-sets-aside-ideological-divide-to-replace-unenforceable-camping-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425448_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425448_video_v5.mp4 Spokane council sets aside ideological divide to replace unenforceable camping ban (The Center Square) – With unanimous support, the Spokane City Council set aside ideological divides on Monday, just a week before the election, to replace Mayor Lisa Brown’s unenforceable camping ban. The historic vote follows community backlash after the council majority passed the mayor’s proposal in June. Much of the business community had argued it didn’t have enough teeth and would let habitable offenders get off scot-free, pleading with the council to reinstate another voter-approved camping ban. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_a6c50bdd-0425-4c47-a135-e1a25c2c5965.html 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 443 Spokanecamping bancity councilunenforceableLisa BrownSpokane Washingtonpolitical racespolice chiefKevin HallChristopher SavageKate TallisAlejandro BarrrientosPaul Dillongeneral electionTim Clouser https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425449/transit-bailout-questions-higher-fares-or-new-taxes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425449_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425449_video_v5.mp4 Transit bailout questions: Higher fares or new taxes? Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday October 28th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 IllinoistaxestransitfaresbailoutUberLyftmass transitMarcus Evans https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425450/illinois-faces-scrutiny-over-gerrymandering-mid-cycle-map-changes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425450_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425450_video_v5.mp4 Illinois faces scrutiny over gerrymandering, mid-cycle map changes Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday October 28th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 IllinoisGerrymanderingRedistrictingElectionDemocratsRepublicansGreg BishopTony McCombie https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425451/lawsuit-targets-trump-administrations-suspension-of-snap-benefits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425451_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425451_video_v5.mp4 Lawsuit targets Trump administration’s suspension of SNAP benefits California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announce legal action against Trump Administration Courtesy of the Office of the Governor 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 105 Gavin NewsomRob BontaSNAP BenefitsTrump AdministrationLawsuitFood insecurityUSDACalifornia Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425452/debate-over-education-spending-as-proficiency-lags-behind-graduation-rates https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425452_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425452_video_v5.mp4 Debate over education spending as proficiency lags behind graduation rates 10/07/2025 - Joint Legislative Audit Committee Arizona Source: Arizona Legislator 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 ArizonaLegislatorEducation SpendingGraduation RatesStudent ProficiencyState Rep. CarboneState Rep. Gress https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425453/gop-lawmaker-pritzker-back-energy-omnibus-will-lead-to-higher-bills https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425453_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425453_video_v5.mp4 GOP lawmaker: Pritzker-back energy omnibus will lead to higher bills Illinois lawmakers are debating an energy omnibus bill during the final days of fall veto session, but the ratepayer impact of the legislation remains a question mark. 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 191 Jay HoffmanSue RezinSarah MoskowitzIllinoisEnergyEnergy BillUtility BillsPritzkerVeto SessionNatural GasElectricityConsumer Protection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425454/sen-moody-r-fl-discusses-national-security-reasons-to-support-us-agriculture https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425454_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425454_video_v5.mp4 Sen. Moody (R-FL) discusses national security reasons to support U.S. agriculture Sen. Moody (R-FL) discusses national security reasons to support U.S. agriculture October 28, 2025 Source: U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 134 Senator MoodyFloridaU.S. AgricultureNational SecurityFood Supply ChainAmerican FarmsFood ProductionUS SenateJudiciary Committeephosphatenatural resourcesmineral production https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425455/democrat-calls-for-unity-as-hearing-reflects-our-partisan-divide https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425455_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425455_video_v5.mp4 Democrat calls for unity as hearing ‘Reflects our partisan divide’ Senator Booker argues political violence on both sides Source: Senate Judiciary Meeting Hearings to examine politically violent attacks, focusing on a threat to our constitutional order 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 142 Cory BookerSenate Judiciary CommitteePolitical ViolencePartisan DivideUS SenatePolitical attacks https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425456/constitution-debated-as-il-judge-orders-reports-from-border-patrol-commander https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425456_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425456_video_v5.mp4 Constitution debated as IL judge orders reports from Border Patrol commander A federal judge in Chicago has ordered U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino to provide her with daily in-person reports until a hearing next week. 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 204 IllinoisUS Border PatrolGregory BovinoJ.B. PritzkerConstitutionImmigration policyChicagoJudge OrderFederal Judgeconstitutional rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425457/early-voting-in-nyc-mayoral-election-draws-record-turnout https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425457_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425457_video_v5.mp4 Early voting in NYC mayoral election draws record turnout Read more of Chris Wade's story at thecentersquare.com 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 New York CityNYC Mayoral ElectionEarly VotingRecord TurnoutZohran MamdaniAndrew CuomoCurtis Sliwa https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425458/tax-increases-expected-before-illinois-legislators-adjourn-veto-session https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425458_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425458_video_v5.mp4 Tax increases expected before Illinois legislators adjourn veto session Illinois taxpayers may find out they are on the hook for another tax increase before the week is over. 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 164 IllinoisTax IncreasesVeto SessionJohn CurranMike SimmonsJ.B. PritzkerEconomic ReformTax FilingTransit Funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425459/strikes-on-suspected-drug-boats-continue-trump-no-ships-coming-in-with-drugs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425459_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425459_video_v5.mp4 Strikes on suspected drug boats continue, Trump: “No ships coming in with drugs” President Trump Participates in a Troop Visit and Remarks on the USS George Washington Source: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on X 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Donald Trumpdrug boatsdrug traffickingmilitary strikestroop visitPete Hegseth https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425460/illinois-agency-buys-incompatible-computer-system-meant-to-streamline-dei-efforts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425460_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425460_video_v5.mp4 Illinois agency buys incompatible computer system meant to 'streamline' DEI efforts (The Center Square) The number of businesses owned by racial minorities and women that are certified by Illinois plummeted in the past year, partly due to a new computer system the state bought for as much as $750,000 and was designed to help boost the number, an investigation by The Center Square found. In an annual report this year to lawmakers, the Commission on Equity and Inclusion cited its new supplier diversity management portal as one of its main accomplishments, noting that it would enhance the commission's work by "streamlining processes." Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: http://thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_1d388202-7dda-4687-a573-d94e12f1554c.html 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 443 Illinois Equity Commissiongovernment contractsminoritiescomputer systemstate spendingminority businesseswomen owned businessesCenter SquareIllinoisJared StrongArt KaneArthur KaneJared Davidson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425461/questions-raised-after-thurston-county-democrats-hire-convicted-child-rapist https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425461_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425461_video_v5.mp4 Questions raised after Thurston county democrats hire convicted child rapist The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Washington Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 153 Travis CoutureCarleen JohnsonWashingtonThurston CountyDemocratic PartyHiringPolitical CampaignsChild Rapist https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425462/full-speech-attorney-john-carmouche-speaks-on-coastal-lawsuits-in-louisiana https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425462_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425462_video_v5.mp4 Full Speech: Attorney John Carmouche speaks on coastal lawsuits in Louisiana Watch Attorney John Carmouche full speech +speaks Q&A session on coastal lawsuits in Louisiana at the Press Club of Baton Rouge. 10/27/2025 Source: The Center Square 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2613 John Carmouchecoastal lawsuitsLouisianaenvironmental regulationsoil and gascoastal managementlitigation statusoil companiesenvironmental damagecoastal zone managementpermitsstate agencycoastal permitconservationland loss https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425463/california-private-equity-fund-lost-71percent https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425463_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425463_video_v5.mp4 California private equity fund lost 71% The Center Square's investigative reporter Kenneth Schrupp wrote on California's private equity fund loosing 71% 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 CaliforniaState Retirement FundPrivate EquityClean EnergyAlternative InvestmentsKenneth SchruppInvesting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425464/louisiana-attorney-discusses-coastal-lawsuits-litigation-status-and-the-path-forward https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425464_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425464_video_v5.mp4 Louisiana Attorney discusses coastal lawsuits, litigation status, and the path forward Attorney John Carmouche discusses coastal lawsuits, litigation status, and the path forward at The Baton Rouge Press Club. 10/27/2025 Source: The Center Square 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 138 John CarmoucheCoastal LawsuitsLouisianaCoastal Zone ManagementLawDredgingPermittingOil CompaniesCoastal Use1980 Law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425465/are-housing-costs-moderating-even-as-inflation-ticks-up https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425465_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425465_video_v5.mp4 Are housing costs moderating even as inflation ticks up? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss positive trends in the housing market even as the federal reserve faces challenges with stubborn inflation and a cooling job market this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 625 housing marketinflationfederal reserveinterest ratesmortgage rateseconomic dataconsumer price indexlabor marketconsumer spendingOrphe DivounguyChris KrugJerome Powelleveryday economicsThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425466/redistricting-illinois-congressional-maps-under-consideration-for-veto-session https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425466_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425466_video_v5.mp4 Redistricting Illinois congressional maps under consideration for veto session Greg Bishop previews what could come from the start of fall veto session beginning Tuesday. Legislators could tackle energy legislation, increased taxes for the mass transit fiscal cliff and the possibility of redistricting Illinois congressional maps ahead of the 2026 election. 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 754 Illinois politicsredistrictingpolitical mapsJB PritzkerHakeem JeffriesTony McCombieRaja KrishnamoorthielectionIllinoisIllinois legislatureenergy billstransittax increasesmigrant sanctuary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425467/illinois-primary-election-petitions-filed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425467_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425467_video_v5.mp4 Illinois primary election petitions filed Greg Bishop highlights some of the candidates that filed for ballot access for the March Democrat and Republican primary elections, including Darren Bailey Lt. Governor candidate Aaron Del Mar sharing the status of the Bailey family following last week's tragic loss of members of the Bailey family. 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 763 IllinoiselectionscandidatesDarren BaileyJ.B. PritzkerAaron DelmarGovernorcampaignTragedyRepublican candidatesIllinois electionTed DabrowskiJim MendrickRepublicanDemocratic https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425468/illinois-in-focus-primary-election-petitions-filed-redistricting-consideration-for-veto-session https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425468_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425468_video_v5.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Primary election petitions filed; redistricting consideration for veto session Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Oct. 28th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1846 IllinoisElectionRedistrictingIllinois electionJB PritzkerGreg BishopIllinois veto sessionIllinois PoliticsIllinois State Board of Electionscampaign signaturesThe Center SquareIllinois governor racevoter opinionsGerrymanderingIllinois State House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425469/doj-sending-election-monitors-to-five-california-counties-raises-concern https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425469_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425469_video_v5.mp4 DOJ sending election monitors to five California counties raises concern Attorney General Bonta and Nonprofit Leaders Unite to Promote Early Voting and Protect Voting Rights October 27, 2025 Source: California Department of Justice 2025-10-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 116 CaliforniaDOJRob BontaElection MonitorsVoting RightsElectionLos Angeles CountyOrange CountyFresnoRiverside CountyKern County https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425470/illinois-veto-session-to-resume-with-potential-taxes-and-fees-on-the-table https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425470_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425470_video_v5.mp4 Illinois veto session to resume with potential taxes and fees on the table Fall veto session is scheduled to resume Tuesday for lawmakers at the Illinois Capitol. 2025-10-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 IllinoisVeto SessionTaxesPublic TransitEnergy BillMarcus EvansBrad HalbrookLawmakersGovernmentFees https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425471/wisconsin-lawmakers-question-sexual-misconduct-investigations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425471_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425471_video_v5.mp4 Wisconsin lawmakers question sexual misconduct investigations Wisconsin lawmakers question sexual misconduct investigations. Read the full article: https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_166fad29-6969-4e24-b726-1fc15ea3e7a6.html 10/23/25 Source: WISCONSINEYE 2025-10-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 207 WisconsinWisconsin lawmakersSexual misconductJill UnderlyDepartment of Public InstructionTony EversEducator misconductPublic instructionTom Tiffany https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425472/illinois-democrats-talk-redistricting-to-neutralize-republicans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425472_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425472_video_v5.mp4 Illinois Democrats talk redistricting to 'neutralize' Republicans Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Illinois lawmakers are having conversations about changing the state’s congressional map. 2025-10-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 128 J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpTony McCombieRaja KrishnamoorthiChristian MaxwellIllinoisRedistrictingGerrymanderingRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyElection Integrity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425473/california-ag-bonta-rebukes-gop-claims-of-voter-fraud-prove-it https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425473_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425473_video_v5.mp4 California AG Bonta rebukes GOP claims of voter fraud: ‘Prove it!’ Attorney General Bonta and Nonprofit Leaders Unite to Promote Early Voting and Protect Voting Rights October 27, 2025 Source: California Department of Justice 2025-10-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 97 Rob BontaCaliforniaRepublican PartyVoter Fraud2020 electionDonald Trumpelection outcomeShow MeEarly VotingVoting RightsProve ItFactsEvidenceData https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425474/nearly-1000percent-increase-in-missing-foster-children-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425474_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425474_video_v5.mp4 Nearly 1,000% increase in missing foster children in Illinois Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday October 27th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 IllinoisFoster CareMissing ChildrenGreg BishopDCFSBailey Templeton https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425475/republicans-file-petitions-to-challenge-pritzker-in-governors-race https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425475_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425475_video_v5.mp4 Republicans file petitions to challenge Pritzker in governor’s race Among the hundreds of candidates that filed to get on the March primary ballot was Darren Bailey and Aaron Del Mar, looking to get the Republican nomination for governor to take on incumbent Democrat J.B. Pritzker. 2025-10-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 204 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerDarren BaileyAaron Del MarIllinois electionRepublican partygovernor racecandidate petitionsTed DabrowskiKarina Villa https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425476/illinois-candidate-sounds-alarm-over-spike-in-missing-foster-children https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425476_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425476_video_v5.mp4 Illinois candidate sounds alarm over spike in missing foster children Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday October 27th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Missing ChildrenFoster CareIllinoisBailey TempletonChild WelfareIllinois Department of Children and Family ServicesDCFSPublic Records RequestState HouseAccountabilityOversight https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425477/president-trump-praises-southeast-asian-leaders-incredible-men https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425477_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425477_video_v5.mp4 President Trump praises southeast Asian leaders: ‘Incredible men' President Trump Participates in a Signing with the Prime Ministers of Cambodia and Thailand. October 25, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Donald TrumpPrime MinisterSoutheast AsiaCambodiaThailandMalaysiaHun ManetAnutin CharnvirakulAnwar IbrahimWorld LeadersInternational Relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425478/trump-congratulates-courageous-leaders-on-cambodia-thailand-peace-agreement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425478_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425478_video_v5.mp4 Trump congratulates ‘courageous leaders’ on Cambodia, Thailand peace agreement President Trump Participates in a Signing with the Prime Ministers of Cambodia and Thailand. October 25, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Donald TrumpCambodiaThailandPeace AgreementSoutheast AsiaMilitary ConflictHun Manet https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425479/wisconsin-democrat-addresses-concerns-surrounding-healthcare-tax-breaks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425479_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425479_video_v5.mp4 Wisconsin Democrat addresses concerns surrounding healthcare tax breaks Wisconsin Democrat addresses concerns surrounding healthcare tax breaks 10/27/25 Source: WisconsinEye 2025-10-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 Tammy Baldwinhealthcarehealth insurancehealth tax creditsWisconsinhealthcare.govpremium increasesDonald TrumpMedicaidGovernor Evers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425480/community-reinvestment-program-under-ag-probe-over-family-ties-fund-distribution https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425480_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425480_video_v5.mp4 Community reinvestment program under AG probe over family ties, fund distribution The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Corey Orvold, a real estate broker turned whistleblower 2025-10-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 199 community reinvestmentattorney generalcorey orvoldurban leagueasia williamsangela williamssocial mediareal estate brokerfund distributioncounty recordsreal estatefinancial empowermentfinancial news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425481/debate-around-public-safety-and-immigration-enforcement-continues-in-illinois https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425481_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425481_video_v5.mp4 Debate around public safety and immigration enforcement continues in Illinois shares the continued back and forth in the debate around public safety and immigration enforcement with Gov. J.B. Pritzker and officials from the U.S. Department sharing different viewpoints on how to enforce federal law in migrant sanctuary Illinois. 2025-10-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 679 J.B. PritzkerIllinoismigrant sanctuaryimmigration enforcementFederal OfficialsImmigration LawICEChicagomigrant sanctuary policiesDHSGreg BishopIllinois Accountability CommissionMidway BlitzChicago TribuneOperation Midway Blitz https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425482/numbers-of-missing-illinois-youth-in-care-to-be-updated https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425482_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425482_video_v5.mp4 Numbers of missing Illinois youth in care to be updated Greg Bishop shares details of what's known about the number of missing youth in care tracked by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. Statehouse candidate Bailey Templeton shares her thoughts on getting the numbers and calls for transparency. 2025-10-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 964 Illinois DCFSmissing childrenfoster careCenter SquareBailey Templetongovernment oversightchild welfareIllinois Housefoster childrenDCFSFOIA RequestauditIllinois Auditor GeneralGreg BishopLegislative Audit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1425483/illinois-in-focus-numbers-of-youth-in-care-missing-to-be-updated-election-petition-filing-begins https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1425483_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425483_video_v5.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Numbers of youth in care missing to be updated; election petition filing begins Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Oct. 27rd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-27T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1897 Illinois newsGreg BishopThe Center Squaremissing childrenIllinois DCFSelection petitionsJB Pritzkerimmigration enforcementChicagofederal officialsillegal immigrationDarren Baileyfoster carechild welfareICE facility https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1426978/pension-reform-energy-policy-measures-advancing-at-illinois-statehouse-during-veto-session https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1426978_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1426978_video_v5.mp4 Pension reform, energy policy measures advancing at Illinois Statehouse during veto session Greg Bishop reviews several measures advancing through the legislature, including a pension reform measure that passed an Illinois House committee and an energy measure focused on renewables that passed the Illinois House. Both chambers are in session for the final day of veto session Thursday. 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 577 IllinoisPension ReformUnfunded Liabilityproperty taxesenergy subsidieswind energysolar energybattery energyIllinois HouseIllinois Senateutility billJay HoffmanStephanie KifowitSteven ReickBrad Halbrook https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1426980/illinois-legislators-debate-which-taxes-to-increase-in-final-days-of-veto-session https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1426980_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1426980_video_v5.mp4 Illinois legislators debate which taxes to increase in final days of veto session Greg Bishop reviews the ongoing debate at the Illinois Statehouse about which taxes to increase during the final days of fall veto session. Among the proposals are an "amusement tax," a retail delivery tax and decoupling Illinois tax code from the federal tax code. 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 985 tax increasesIllinoisretail taxamusement taxIllinois tax codefederal tax codeIllinois Legislatureeconomic policyJ.B. PritzkerAmy ElikGreg BishopSenatemass transitsmall businesstaxing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1426982/illinois-in-focus-debate-around-which-tax-to-increase-pension-enhancements-energy-bills-advance https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1426982_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1426982_video_v5.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Debate around which tax to increase; pension enhancements, energy bills advance Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Oct. 30th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1814 IllinoisTax IncreaseMass TransitPension BillEnergy CostsRenewable EnergyState Tax LawJB PritzkerSales TaxIllinois economytax policyGreg BishopState HouseIllinois property taxesenergy policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1426984/investigation-congressional-spending-skyrockets-including-on-luxury-travel-and-food https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1426984_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1426984_video_v5.mp4 Investigation: Congressional Spending Skyrockets, including on Luxury Travel and Food (The Center Square) – Congressional spending skyrockets with luxury flights, vehicles and food and other benefits costing taxpayers millions. 10/2025 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 206 Congressional SpendingArt KaneCenter SquareTaxpayers Protection AllianceDavid WilliamsGovernment WasteLuxury TravelFood SpendingOffice AccountsPrivate JetsAutomobile Leases https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1426986/trump-says-xi-will-work-to-stop-fentanyl-shipments https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1426986_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1426986_video_v5.mp4 Trump says Xi will work to stop fentanyl shipments Source: President Trump Gaggles with Press on Air Force One, Oct. 30, 2025 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Donald TrumpXi Jinpingfentanylfentanyl precursorsdrug traffickingUS China relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1426988/trump-reduces-tariffs-on-china-citing-fentanyl-progress https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1426988_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1426988_video_v5.mp4 Trump reduces tariffs on China, citing fentanyl progress Source: President Trump Gaggles with Press on Air Force One, Oct. 30, 2025 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Donald TrumpChinatariffsfentanyltrade relationsUS China relationsAir Force Onetrade war https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1426990/trump-china-to-begin-buying-us-soybeans-and-more https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1426990_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1426990_video_v5.mp4 Trump: China to begin buying U.S. soybeans and more Source: President Trump Gaggles with Press on Air Force One, Oct. 30, 2025 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 14 Donald TrumpChinaSoybeansUS SoybeansTradeUS TradeChina TradeUS Economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1426991/trump-says-japan-south-korea-investing-tremendous-amounts-in-us https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1426991_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1426991_video_v5.mp4 Trump says Japan, South Korea investing ‘tremendous amounts’ in U.S Source: President Trump Gaggles with Press on Air Force One, Oct. 30, 2025 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Donald TrumpJapanSouth KoreaChinaForeign InvestmentU.S. EconomyTrade RelationsInvestmentAuto IndustryArtificial Intelligence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1426993/trump-meets-with-xi-calls-it-a-12-out-of-10-meeting https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1426993_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1426993_video_v5.mp4 Trump meets with Xi, calls it a ‘12 out of 10’ meeting Source: President Trump Gaggles with Press on Air Force One, Oct. 30, 2025 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 10 Donald TrumpXi JinpingChinaU.S. RelationsPolitical Meeting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1426995/vice-president-jd-vance-delivers-remarks-at-a-turning-point-usa-event https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1426995_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1426995_video_v5.mp4 Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks at a Turning Point USA event Vice President JD Vance Delivers Remarks at a Turning Point USA Tour Event October 29, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 JD VanceTurning Point USApolitical eventUnited Statessave the countryCharlie Kirk https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1426997/vp-vance-delivers-remarks-honoring-charlie-kirk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1426997_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1426997_video_v5.mp4 VP Vance delivers remarks honoring Charlie Kirk Vice President JD Vance Delivers Remarks at a Turning Point USA Tour Event October 29, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 JD VanceCharlie KirkTurning Point USATPUSAPolitical Event https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1426999/president-trump-chinas-xi-a-great-leader-of-a-great-country https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1426999_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1426999_video_v5.mp4 President Trump: China's Xi 'a great leader of a great country' President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Meeting with President Xi October 29, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 18 Donald TrumpXi JinpingChinaUnited StatesBilateral MeetingPolitical RelationsInternational Relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427001/chinese-president-xi-encouraging-progress-in-trade-talks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427001_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427001_video_v5.mp4 Chinese President Xi: ‘Encouraging progress’ in trade talks President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Meeting with President Xi October 29, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 17 Donald TrumpXi JinpingTrade TalksChinaUnited StatesBilateral MeetingEconomic PolicyInternational Relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427003/will-creeley-forcing-reporters-to-publish-pre-approved-content-would-horrify-the-founders https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427003_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427003_video_v5.mp4 Will Creeley: Forcing reporters to publish pre-approved content ‘would horrify the founders’ Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Meeting Witness, Mr. Will Creeley, Legal Director, Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Source: US Senate 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Will CreeleyFirst AmendmentPress FreedomSenate CommerceFree PressJohn Peter ZengerFreedom of SpeechColonial New YorkWilliam Cosby https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427005/tax-proposals-draw-questions-from-pritzker-and-gop-state-rep https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427005_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427005_video_v5.mp4 Tax proposals draw questions from Pritzker and GOP state rep Illinois lawmakers are considering progressive revenue measures in the final hours of the fall veto session, but their proposals are drawing questions from both sides of the aisle. 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 139 IllinoisTax ProposalsJ.B. PritzkerBillionaires TaxAmy ElikIllinois Revenue AllianceProgressive TaxState LegislatureRevenue MeasuresChicago BearsUnrealized Capital Gains https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427007/whistleblower-was-community-reinvestment-program-riddled-with-self-dealing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427007_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427007_video_v5.mp4 Whistleblower: WA’s Community Reinvestment Program riddled with self-dealing (The Center Square) – A whistleblower has raised serious allegations against Washington state’s Community Reinvestment Program, which, among other things, aims to support homeownership for minorities by providing grants and funding to programs that assist low-income households. Independent journalist and “unDivided” podcast host Brandi Kruse on Monday published an article based on a months-long investigation into information obtained by real estate agent Corey Orvold, which points to the program becoming a fund for personal enrichment of those charged with distributing the funds. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_a657d3c7-2ad1-4322-b7ab-596120e9afdd.html 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 751 Washington Statehousing programwhistleblowerfraudminority communitiesgrantsCorey OrvaldBrandy Kruseinvestigative journalismtaxpayer fundsnonprofitsquestionable dealinghome ownershipDepartment of CommerceSeattle Urban League https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427009/pritzker-we-believe-your-tax-dollars-shouldnt-prop-up-foreign-competitors https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427009_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427009_video_v5.mp4 Pritzker: "We believe your tax dollars shouldn't prop up foreign competitors" 10-29-2025 Governor Pritzker Executive Order Bill Signing 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427011/pritzker-trump-hasnt-fulfilled-promises-and-illinois-farmers-left-behind https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427011_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427011_video_v5.mp4 Pritzker: Trump hasn't fulfilled promises and Illinois farmers left behind 10-29-2025 Governor Pritzker Executive Order Bill Signing 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpIllinoisFarmersExecutive OrderTrade PoliciesAgricultureIllinois Farmers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427012/whatever-happened-to-america-first-gov-pritzker-claims-trumps-policies-harm-us-farmers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427012_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427012_video_v5.mp4 'Whatever happened to America first?'; Gov. Pritzker claims Trump’s policies harm US farmers 10-29-2025 Governor Pritzker Executive Order Bill Signing 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 86 J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpAmerica FirstIllinois FarmersSoybean ExportsTariff-Free MeatU.S. Tax DollarsArgentinaTrade PolicyFarmingAgricultureIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427014/gov-pritzker-claims-trump-is-destroying-american-farming https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427014_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427014_video_v5.mp4 Gov. Pritzker claims Trump is destroying American farming 10-29-2025 Governor Pritzker Executive Order Bill Signing 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427016/sen-sanders-blames-lobbying-for-americas-high-drug-prices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427016_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427016_video_v5.mp4 Sen. Sanders blames lobbying for America's high drug prices Senator Sanders (I-VT) blames lobbying for America's high drug prices October 29, 2025 Source: Senate Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions Committee 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 Bernie Sanderspharmaceutical companieslobbyingprescription drugshealth caredrug pricesSenatehealthcare legislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427018/republican-sen-hawley-calls-for-antitrust-action-in-healthcare https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427018_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427018_video_v5.mp4 Republican Sen. Hawley calls for antitrust action in healthcare Sen. Hawley (R-MO) calls for antitrust action in healthcare October 29, 2025 Source: Senate Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions Committee 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Josh HawleyantitrusthealthcarepharmacyPBMspharmaceuticalconsumerfree marketcompetitionSenatehealth policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427020/republican-sen-hawley-criticizes-public-equity-firms-in-healthcare https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427020_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427020_video_v5.mp4 Republican Sen. Hawley criticizes public equity firms in healthcare Sen. Hawley (R-MO) criticizes public equity firms in healthcare October 29, 2025 Source: Senate Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions Committee 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Josh Hawleyprivate equityhealthcarepatient carehealthcare system https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427022/warnings-of-higher-il-property-taxes-heard-as-pension-enhancement-bill-advances https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427022_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427022_video_v5.mp4 Warnings of higher IL property taxes heard as pension enhancement bill advances Supporters of an Illinois Statehouse pension measure say it is a “fix” for Tier 2 public employee pensions. Opponents say it will be too costly for state and local taxpayers. 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 129 Illinoisproperty taxespensionsJay HoffmanMark FowlerStephanie KifowitSteven ReickIllinois StatehouseTier 2 pensionsTaxpayer costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427024/president-trump-on-third-term-im-not-allowed-to-run https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427024_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427024_video_v5.mp4 President Trump on third term: 'I'm not allowed to run' President Trump Gaggles with Press on Air Force One, Oct. 28, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Donald TrumpAir Force OnePolitical NewsThird Term2025 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427025/sen-cruz-r-tx-on-phone-record-subpoena-this-order-is-an-abuse-of-power https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427025_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427025_video_v5.mp4 Sen. Cruz (R-TX) on phone record subpoena: “This order is an abuse of power” Grassley, Johnson, Senate Judiciary Press Conference October 29, 2025 Source: SenChuckGrassley 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 261 Ted CruzJoe BidenDepartment of Justicephone recordssubpoenaUS SenateRepublicanAT&TJudge James BoasbergChuck Grassley https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427026/pritzker-declares-agricultural-trade-crisis-while-trump-touts-new-deals https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427026_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427026_video_v5.mp4 Pritzker declares agricultural trade 'crisis' while Trump touts new deals Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed an executive order to declare an agricultural trade crisis in Illinois. 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 143 J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpIllinoisAgricultureTrade warSoybeansChinaTrade dealsTariffsJerry Costello https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427027/are-we-living-in-two-economies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427027_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427027_video_v5.mp4 Are we living in two economies? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss different impacts the current economy is having on those invested in the stock market and those on the lower end of the income distribution on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 713 inflation rateUS Economylower incomestock portfolioRent ratesHousing CostsLabor MarketOrphe DivounguyChris KrugRentersaffordability constraintshome ownershipStudent Loan Debthousehold budgetsglobal financial crisis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427029/meta-executive-acknowledges-pressure-from-the-biden-administration-to-censor-content https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427029_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427029_video_v5.mp4 Meta executive acknowledges 'pressure from the Biden administration to censor content' Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Meeting October 29, 2025 Source: US Senate 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 MetaJoe BidenBiden AdministrationContent CensorshipCOVID-19Senate HearingUS SenateSocial Media https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427031/sen-blackburn-r-tn-criticizes-ai-model-for-entire-falsehood https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427031_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427031_video_v5.mp4 Sen. Blackburn (R-TN) criticizes AI model for 'entire falsehood' Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Meeting October 29, 2025 Source: US Senate 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 Marsha BlackburnUS SenateSenate CommerceScience and TransportationGemma AIAI modelArtificial intelligenceRobbie StarbuckConservativeAI bias https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427033/spokane-council-sets-aside-ideological-divide-to-replace-unenforceable-camping-ban https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427033_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427033_video_v5.mp4 Spokane council sets aside ideological divide to replace unenforceable camping ban (The Center Square) – With unanimous support, the Spokane City Council set aside ideological divides on Monday, just a week before the election, to replace Mayor Lisa Brown’s unenforceable camping ban. The historic vote follows community backlash after the council majority passed the mayor’s proposal in June. Much of the business community had argued it didn’t have enough teeth and would let habitable offenders get off scot-free, pleading with the council to reinstate another voter-approved camping ban. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_a6c50bdd-0425-4c47-a135-e1a25c2c5965.html 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 765 Spokane City CouncilCamping BanHomelessnessLisa BrownWashington StateSpokane electionshelter bedshomeless populationpolice enforcementservice referralshousing supportvisible homelessnessOpen air drug useregional task forcecity council https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427035/washington-supreme-court-strikes-down-spokane-camping-law-council-divided-on-reinstatement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427035_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427035_video_v5.mp4 Washington supreme court strikes down Spokane camping law, council divided on reinstatement From Washington In Focus | Tuesday October 28th, 2025 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Washington Supreme CourtSpokaneCamping BanKevin HallCity CouncilWashington https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427037/president-trump-we-had-a-tremendous-meeting-today-with-south-korea https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427037_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427037_video_v5.mp4 President Trump: "We had a tremendous meeting today with South Korea" President Trump: "We had a tremendous meeting today with South Korea" 10/29/25 Source: The White House 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Donald TrumpSouth KoreaTrade DealNational SecurityInternational RelationsUS Foreign PolicyMeetingJapan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427039/president-trump-on-peace-between-north-and-south-korea-during-bilateral-meeting https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427039_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427039_video_v5.mp4 President Trump on peace between North and South Korea during bilateral meeting President Trump on peace between North and South Korea during bilateral meeting 10/29/25 Source: The White House 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Donald TrumpNorth KoreaSouth KoreaKorean PeninsulaPeace talksDiplomacyBilateral meeting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427041/sen-cruz-r-tx-challenges-google-exec-on-free-speech-and-censorship https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427041_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427041_video_v5.mp4 Sen. Cruz (R-TX) challenges google exec on free speech and censorship Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Meeting Hearings to examine Big Tech and silencing Americans Source: U.S. Senate 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 136 Ted CruzGooglefree speechcontent moderation2020 electionelection fraudDonald TrumpHillary Clinton https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427043/trump-toyota-plans-to-invest-dollar10b-in-building-auto-plants-in-the-us https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427043_video_v5.mp4 Trump "Toyota plans to invest $10B in building auto plants in the US" Trump "Toyota plans to invest $10B in building auto plants in the US" 10/29/25 Source: The White House 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 Donald TrumpToyotaAuto PlantsUS InvestmentTrade TariffsAmerican Workers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427045/president-trump-highlights-investments-in-us-at-apec-keynote-addresses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427045_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427045_video_v5.mp4 President Trump highlights investments in US at APEC Keynote addresses President Trump highlights investments in US at APEC Keynote addresses 10/29/25 Source: The White House 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 Donald TrumpAPECUnited StatesInvestmentTSMCAppleHyundaiMicronSoftbankOracleAmazonPfizerGoogleNvidiaJohnson & Johnson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427047/south-korean-president-presents-trump-with-cheonmachong-gold-crown-replica https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427047_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427047_video_v5.mp4 South Korean President presents Trump with Cheonmachong gold crown replica South Korean President presents Trump with Cheonmachong gold crown replica 10/29/25 Source: The White House 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 Donald TrumpSouth Korean PresidentCheonmachong gold crownSouth KoreaState visitKorea U.S. alliance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427049/illinois-democrats-want-more-sanctuary-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427049_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427049_video_v5.mp4 Illinois Democrats want more sanctuary policies airs some of the latest debate between Republicans and Democrats over public safety and immigration reform. Democrats are looking to expand the state's migrant sanctuary policies as Republicans blame such laws for a recent fatal crash involving a county board member, his wife and two illegal immigrants. Subscribe to I 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 943 Illinois sanctuaryimmigration lawimmigration enforcementillegal aliensJB PritzkerAdam NiemergICE enforcementborder patrolDHSICEIllinoisState LawsFederal GovernmentGreg BishopLilian Jimenez https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427051/expect-tax-and-fee-increases-from-illinois-fall-veto https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427051_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427051_video_v5.mp4 Expect tax and fee increases from Illinois fall veto Greg Bishop reviews the prospects of increased taxes and fees expected to come from Illinois legislators in the final days of fall veto session. Democrats are looking to increase taxes to pay for mass transit and an energy bill to support battery storage. Republicans say both policies are bad for Illinois families and businesses. 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1148 Illinois PoliticsTax IncreaseMass TransitEnergy BillsJ.B. PritzkerJohn CurranSue RezinChicago Transit AuthorityRTAretail taxIllinois Senatefunding streamIllinoisenergy policyutility rates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427053/illinois-in-focus-expect-tax-and-fee-increases-for-veto-democrats-want-more-sanctuary-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427053_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427053_video_v5.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Expect tax and fee increases for veto; Democrats want more sanctuary policies Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Oct. 29th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2337 Illinoistax increasessanctuary policiesJ.B. PritzkerIllinois Senateillegal immigrationimmigration policyfiscal clifftransitMike SimmonsJohn CurranSue RezinIllinois taxespublic transitCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427055/president-trump-properly-used-tariffs-bring-national-security https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427055_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427055_video_v5.mp4 President Trump: 'Properly used tariffs' bring national security From President Trump Participates in a Dinner Hosted by the President of the Republic of Korea 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Donald Trumpnational securitytariffsinvestmentUS Economygovernmenttariffs impactUS Tradeeconomic impact https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427057/trump-claims-tariffs-bring-national-security-stronger-dollar-and-lower-deficits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427057_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427057_video_v5.mp4 Trump claims tariffs bring national security, stronger dollar, and lower deficits From President Trump Delivers Keynote Remarks at APEC CEOs Luncheon 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Donald Trumptariffsnational securitystronger dollarfederal budgetreduce deficitfair tariffsUS economytax policyinflation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427059/trump-were-making-america-the-best-place-on-earth-to-do-business https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427059_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427059_video_v5.mp4 Trump: 'We're making America the best place on Earth to do business' From President Trump Delivers Keynote Remarks at APEC CEOs Luncheon 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Donald TrumpAPEC CEOs LuncheonDoing businessInvesting in USAEconomyUS economyBusiness https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427061/trump-touts-economic-numbers-while-bashing-incompetent-head-of-the-fed-jerome-powell https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427061_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427061_video_v5.mp4 Trump touts economic numbers while bashing 'incompetent head of the Fed' Jerome Powell From President Trump Delivers Keynote Remarks at APEC CEOs Luncheon 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Donald TrumpGross Domestic ProductGDP GrowthJerome PowellFederal Reserveeconomic growtheconomic numbersenergy pricesmortgage ratesgasoline prices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1427063/trump-champions-early-administration-efforts-strongest-economy-and-strongest-borders https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1427063_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1427063_video_v5.mp4 Trump champions early administration efforts: 'Strongest economy and strongest borders' From President Trump Delivers Keynote Remarks at APEC CEOs Luncheon 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Donald TrumpeconomybordersinvestmentmilitaryAPECsecond term https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436013/debate-on-constitutional-amendment-on-investing-long-term-care-funds https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Rq_Gc_5Q9s0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Rq_Gc_5Q9s0_video_v4.mp4 Debate on constitutional amendment on investing Long-term care funds SJR 8201 Debate in Washington Source: TVW 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 150 WashingtonConstitutional AmendmentLong-Term CareSJR 8201Investment FundsState Investment BoardTaxpayersPayroll TaxState FinancesRetirement Funds https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436030/top-5-illinois-news-stories-or-october-2025-or-the-center-square https://img.videonest.org/gamma/fBIdBQMt7To_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/fBIdBQMt7To_video_v4.mp4 Top 5 Illinois News Stories | October 2025 | The Center Square These are the top 5 videos in Illinois from The Center Square this week. Watch the full videos below: #1: Republicans file petitions to challenge Pritzker in governor’s race https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LunqbdbwIag #2: Illinois primary election petitions filed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJYRrNHaAKs #3: Expect tax and fee increases from Illinois fall veto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJrt6uSb7TU&feature=youtu.be #4: Redistricting Illinois congressional maps under consideration for veto session https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x720GaXn1_4&feature=youtu.be #5: Debate around public safety and immigration enforcement continues in Illinois https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDr2M_CXR74&feature=youtu.be 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 429 J.B. PritzkerIllinois electionselection petitiontax increasepolitical storiespublic safetyimmigration debatesIllinois democratsTed DabrowskiKarina VillaIllinois governor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436065/poll-most-voters-against-federal-govt-controlling-education https://img.videonest.org/gamma/_cm2UZbWwJY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/_cm2UZbWwJY_video_v4.mp4 Poll: Most voters against federal govt controlling education (The Center Square) - A vast majority of Americans do not believe the federal government should have control over education policy, according to a new poll. The Center Square Voters' Voice Poll found that only 11% of American voters think the federal government should set standards for curriculum, testing and school choice. Instead, 33% of American voters said local school districts should set curriculum, testing and school choice standards. About 23% of voters said parents should set educational standards. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_5f7c5556-dc2d-4b45-a21b-3eecc56c07be.html 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 522 education policycurriculum standardslocal schoolfederal governmentschool choiceschool districtspublic opinionuniversitiescollege degreeTrump AdministrationAndrew RiceEliana KerndlAndrew Noblelegal action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436082/gov-pritzker-no-child-should-trick-or-treat-in-fear-of-federal-agents https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ecVpluEK_pg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ecVpluEK_pg_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Pritzker: No child should trick-or-treat in fear of federal agents Governor Pritzker Press Conference October 30, 2025 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 JB PritzkerIllinoisGovernor Pritzkerfederal agentstrick-or-treatingHalloweenchildrenpublic safetygovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436083/gov-pritzker-chicago-halloween-parade-stopped-after-federal-raid https://img.videonest.org/gamma/SelyETjsp1o_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/SelyETjsp1o_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Pritzker: Chicago Halloween parade stopped after federal raid Governor Pritzker Press Conference October 30, 2025 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 JB PritzkerHalloween paradeFederal raidChicagoOld Irving ParkTear gasIllinoisPoliticalGovernmentStopped https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436086/dissuade-the-abusers-pritzker-announces-new-commission-to-record-alleged-federal-misconduct https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Uhc4KXamUp0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Uhc4KXamUp0_video_v4.mp4 'Dissuade the abusers'; Pritzker announces new commission to record alleged Federal misconduct Governor Pritzker Press Conference October 30, 2025 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 JB PritzkerIllinoisIllinois Commissionfederal misconductpress conferencegovernment accountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436090/whistleblower-alleges-mismanagement-in-washingtons-community-reinvestment-program https://img.videonest.org/gamma/T3kI6mPSN2s_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/T3kI6mPSN2s_video_v4.mp4 Whistleblower alleges mismanagement in Washington’s community reinvestment program From Washington In Focus | Wednesday October 29th, 2025 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 WhistleblowerWashingtonCommunity ReinvestmentProgram MismanagementTaxpayer FundsReal EstateLendersRealtorsPreferred LendersPreferred Realtors https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436091/whistleblower-corey-orvolds-findings-spark-backlash-amid-reinvestment-program-probe https://img.videonest.org/gamma/-0aNxla_zF0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/-0aNxla_zF0_video_v4.mp4 Whistleblower Corey Orvold’s findings spark backlash amid reinvestment program probe From Washington In Focus | Wednesday October 29th, 2025 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Corey Orvoldwhistleblowerpublic recordscommerceUrban Leaguereinvestment programinvestigation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436122/gov-pritzker-criticizes-illegal-ice-arrests-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/C1QjBwKSkQE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/C1QjBwKSkQE_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Pritzker criticizes 'illegal' ICE arrests in Chicago Governor Pritzker Press Conference October 30, 2025 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 J.B. PritzkerICE arrestsRuben Torres MaldonadoImmigrationIllinoisChicagoFederal agentsDeportationCancer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436123/clean-slate-act-passes-illinois-legislature-despite-opposition https://img.videonest.org/gamma/iOvWnUzcQlE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/iOvWnUzcQlE_video_v4.mp4 Clean Slate Act passes Illinois legislature despite opposition Modifications to the Clean Slate Act can now be sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker after Illinois legislators got the measure across the finish line on the final day of fall veto session. 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 120 Clean Slate ActIllinois legislatureJ.B. PritzkerIllinois State Policefeloniescriminal recordElgie SimsSteve McClureJehan Gordon BoothPatrick Windhorst https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436131/pennsylvania-democrats-speak-on-plans-to-increase-taxes-on-billionaires https://img.videonest.org/gamma/d_jvj-XN0Mk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/d_jvj-XN0Mk_video_v4.mp4 Pennsylvania Democrats speak on plans to increase taxes on billionaires Pennsylvania Democrats speak on plans to increase taxes on billionaires October 29, 2025 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 333 PennsylvaniaLegislatorsTax BillionairesWealth TaxRick KrajewskiLindsey WilliamsChris RabbKatie Muthstate legislatorstaxationdemocratic partywealth inequality https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436134/ca-state-retirement-fund-lost-71percent-of-dollar468m-put-in-clean-energy-wont-say-how https://img.videonest.org/gamma/-7oCD8vk3GY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/-7oCD8vk3GY_video_v4.mp4 CA state retirement fund lost 71% of $468M put in clean energy, won’t say how (The Center Square) – The California Public Employees' Retirement System for state employees lost 71% of its $468 million investment in a clean energy and technology private equity fund, state records show, but CalPERS won’t explain how. These losses are a major problem for California taxpayers, who at least for now are the backstop for underfunded state pensions, but also for state employees who trust CalPERS to responsibly manage their retirement plans. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_55faf935-81b3-457e-9cb3-006fd895dbdf.html 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 443 California stateretirement fundclean energyprivate equityinvestment risksfinancial transparencyvaluationinvestmentsMadeline ShannonKenneth Schruppalternative investmenttransparency laws https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436135/democratic-party-chair-discusses-party-direction-and-upcoming-election https://img.videonest.org/gamma/x1UZWn2s-uI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/x1UZWn2s-uI_video_v4.mp4 Democratic party chair discusses party direction & upcoming election The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Washington State Democratic Party Chair Shasti Conrad 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 141 Shasti ConradWashington StateDemocratic PartyCarleen Johnsonupcoming electionpolitical directionvotersRepublican PartyDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436140/whos-driving-consumer-spending-economist-orphe-divounguy-explains https://img.videonest.org/gamma/TpM9eU803qU_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/TpM9eU803qU_video_v4.mp4 Who’s driving consumer spending? Economist Orphe Divounguy explains From Everyday Economics episode, "Are we living in two economies?" 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Consumer SpendingOrphe DivounguyInflationLower IncomeHousehold IncomeCredit Card DebtStudent Loan DelinquencyAuto Loan DelinquencyRising RentsFood Prices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436145/are-we-living-in-two-economies-low-income-families-are-struggling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1SQWLwhlyWo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1SQWLwhlyWo_video_v4.mp4 Are we living in two economies? Low-income families are struggling From Everyday Economics episode, "Are we living in two economies?" 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 income inequalityeconomic disparityincome distributionupper income householdslow income familiesinvestment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436167/california-files-45th-lawsuit-against-trump-administration-over-snap-suspension https://img.videonest.org/gamma/vCi-a3QZhJE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/vCi-a3QZhJE_video_v4.mp4 California files 45th lawsuit against Trump administration over SNAP suspension AG Bonta Discusses Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration’s Unlawful Suspension of SNAP Benefits Source: California Department of Justice 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 280 Rob BontaCaliforniaTrump administrationSNAP benefitslawsuitSupplemental Nutrition Assistance ProgramUS Department of Agriculture https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436197/wa-lawmaker-renews-push-for-spending-transparency-bills-in-wake-of-crp-allegations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/fsa-th2hX-4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/fsa-th2hX-4_video_v4.mp4 WA lawmaker renews push for spending transparency bills in wake of CRP allegations (The Center Square) – A Washington lawmaker is calling for the state Legislature to give several spending transparency bills he’s sponsored a second look in the wake of allegations made against the state’s Community Reinvestment Program. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_d4c92f76-2d0a-460d-9e6b-0f360e4efd06.html 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 751 Washington StateState Governmenttransparencyaccountabilitystate tax dollarscommunity reinvestmentCarleen JohnsonTJ Martinellnepotismfavoritismethical mannerconsumer protectionracial discriminationSeattle Urban Leaguetaxpayer dollars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436198/what-are-the-weak-spots-in-the-employment-numbers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/xn0PCcqw1h4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/xn0PCcqw1h4_video_v4.mp4 What are the weak spots in the employment numbers? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the state of the labor market and the impacts of the federal government shutdown on employment on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 724 Labor marketGovernment shutdownUnemployment claimsInflationEconomy impactEconomic issuesWorkforce economistChris KrugOrphe DivounguyState level dataLocal businessesGovernment workersSpillover effectsConsumption smoothingMidterm elections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436262/vp-vance-about-democrats-its-ridiculous-disgraceful-irresponsible-behavior https://img.videonest.org/gamma/O4Fv30SKgww_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/O4Fv30SKgww_video_v4.mp4 VP Vance about Democrats: "It's ridiculous disgraceful irresponsible behavior" Vice President JD Vance Gaggles with Press, Oct. 30, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 96 JD VanceGovernment ShutdownDemocratic PartyPolicy DemandWhite HouseUnited States SenateCongressional Democrats https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436354/energy-bill-opponents-say-increases-il-electric-bills-by-dollar8-billion-passes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/R8pVI0f69Mc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/R8pVI0f69Mc_video_v4.mp4 Energy bill opponents say increases IL electric bills by $8 billion passes Illinois lawmakers have passed wide-ranging energy legislation, but opponents say it will lead to higher electricity bills. 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 192 Energy billIllinoisRate increaseIllinois legislatureTerri BryantSteve StadelmanMartin MclaughlinC.D. Davidsmeyer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436364/noem-refuses-pritzker-enforcement-pause-request-il-pass-sanctuary-enhancement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/T-PnXsaTBzc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/T-PnXsaTBzc_video_v4.mp4 Noem refuses Pritzker enforcement pause request, IL pass sanctuary enhancement Both the executive and legislative branches of Illinois government have made attempts to address federal immigration enforcement in the state, but U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem says Gov. J.B. Pritzker does not recognize the importance of immigration enforcement. 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 173 J.B. PritzkerKristi Noemimmigration enforcementsanctuary lawIllinoisGregorio BovinoCBPICEborder security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436409/trick-or-treat-il-legislators-pass-tax-increase-decoupling-bill-early-friday https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Ln45zTeh6XY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Ln45zTeh6XY_video_v4.mp4 Trick or treat: IL legislators pass tax increase, decoupling bill early Friday Illinois taxpayers are waking up Halloween morning to tax increases after the conclusion of fall veto session at the Illinois Statehouse. 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 243 IllinoisIllinois StatehouseTax IncreaseDecoupling BillJ.B. PritzkerRegional Transportation AuthorityCook CountyRoad FundTransit CapitalSales Tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436506/economist-warns-of-economic-slowdown-my-optimism-has-turned-down-a-notch https://img.videonest.org/gamma/U22du95S0aY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/U22du95S0aY_video_v4.mp4 Economist warns of economic slowdown: 'My optimism has turned down a notch' From Everyday Economics episode, "What are the weak spots in the employment numbers?" 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 EconomistEconomic SlowdownEmployment NumbersGovernment ShutdownInflationLabor Market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436507/economist-could-a-shock-send-the-us-economy-into-recession https://img.videonest.org/gamma/X_Nbk2gp1R4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/X_Nbk2gp1R4_video_v4.mp4 Economist: Could a shock send the U.S. economy into recession? From Everyday Economics episode, "What are the weak spots in the employment numbers?" 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Economic DownturnEconomic ShockUnited States EconomyEmployment NumbersRecession RisksConsumer Spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436526/vance-government-shutdown-threatens-thanksgiving-travel-as-workers-miss-paychecks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/NpZnN5k0-QY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/NpZnN5k0-QY_video_v4.mp4 Vance: Government shutdown threatens Thanksgiving travel as workers miss paychecks Vice President JD Vance Gaggles with Press, Oct. 30, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 JD Vancegovernment shutdownThanksgiving travelTSAairline pilotstravel delays https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436528/vance-warns-of-human-toll-as-government-shutdown-halts-paychecks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/td6yYIuHoYI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/td6yYIuHoYI_video_v4.mp4 Vance warns of human toll as government shutdown halts paychecks Vice President JD Vance Gaggles with Press, Oct. 30, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 JD Vancegovernment shutdownfederal governmentfamily financeseconomic impactmortgage paymentscredit card debtaviation systempaychecks https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436533/elizabeth-warren-takes-aim-at-ohio-republican-around-housing-affordability-crisis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/siVczO63_4c_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/siVczO63_4c_video_v4.mp4 Elizabeth Warren takes aim at Ohio Republican around housing affordability 'crisis' Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs– Elizabeth Warren (D-MA): “There is currently no community in the entire country where a minimum wage worker can afford the rent.” 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 87 Elizabeth Warrenhousing affordabilityminimum wagehome priceshousing crisisSenate Committeehousing marketmortgage rateshousing supply https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436534/poll-most-voters-against-federal-government-controlling-education https://img.videonest.org/gamma/Bg7sbXNL7Y0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/Bg7sbXNL7Y0_video_v4.mp4 Poll: Most voters against federal government controlling education From Education in Focus episode, "Poll: Most voters against federal govt controlling education" 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 15 Voters Voice Pollfederal governmenteducationschool choicecurriculumschool testingvoters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436535/sen-tim-scott-blame-for-federal-shutdown-falls-on-democrats-not-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/7TVhywPq_28_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/7TVhywPq_28_video_v4.mp4 Sen. Tim Scott: Blame for federal shutdown falls on Democrats — not Trump Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs– Tim Scott (R-SC): “This administration is ready to reopen the government.” 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Tim Scottfederal shutdowngovernment shutdownDemocratsPresident TrumpJoe BidenUS Senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436558/illinois-in-focus-trick-or-treat-il-lawmakers-pass-consequential-bills-early-halloween-2025-10-31-1321 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/VUFlTdyA-FY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/VUFlTdyA-FY_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Trick or Treat: IL lawmakers pass consequential bills early Halloween 2025-10-31 13:21 Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Oct. 31th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 IllinoisGreg BishopThe Center SquareIllinois Trust Actmigrant sanctuary policiesaid in dyingassisted suicidelegislationIllinois legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436671/its-a-terrible-day-rep-ryan-spain-blasts-outcome-of-illinois-fall-veto-session https://img.videonest.org/gamma/ZQXWQM1oLiM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ZQXWQM1oLiM_video_v4.mp4 'It’s a terrible day’: Rep. Ryan Spain blasts outcome of Illinois fall veto session Illinois Republican Ryan Spain expresses frustration with fall veto session in Illinois. 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 17 Ryan SpainIllinoisRepublican PartyVeto SessionIllinois General Assemblystate representative https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436677/trick-or-treat-il-lawmakers-pass-consequential-bills-early-halloween-on-energy-taxes-immigration https://img.videonest.org/gamma/6uBw6_ENvb0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/6uBw6_ENvb0_video_v4.mp4 Trick or Treat: IL lawmakers pass consequential bills early Halloween on energy, taxes, immigration Greg Bishop powers through on little sleep with a roundup of legislative activity at the Illinois State Capitol that stretched into the early morning hours Friday. Measures approved include an energy policy bill, a tax increase to fund mass transit and enhancements to the state's migrant sanctuary policies. 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2167 IllinoisIllinois Legislaturetax increaseenergy policyEnergy BillRate increaserenewable energyMass transitimmigrationmigrant sanctuaryJB PritzkerRyan SpainSteve McClureGreg Bishopstate legislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436721/illinois-rep-mclaughlin-slams-democrats-on-energy-after-madigan-comed-ceo-sent-to-prison https://img.videonest.org/gamma/FKP6qi8tAOE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/FKP6qi8tAOE_video_v4.mp4 Illinois Rep. McLaughlin slams Democrats on energy after Madigan, ComEd CEO Sent to Prison Illinois State Rep. Martin McLaughlin, R-Barrington Hills, reminded his House colleagues that former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and former ComEd chief executive officer Anne Pramaggiore went to prison for “helping” utility payers. “Please, please Democrats, stop helping utility payers across the state of Illinois. They cannot afford any more of your expensive help,” McLaughlin said. Madigan began serving a 7.5-year prison term for public corruption Oct. 13. Pramaggiore was convicted of conspiracy, bribery and falsifying records in 2023 for her role in a scheme to bribe Madigan. Pramaggiore’s two-year prison sentence is scheduled to begin Dec. 1. 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Martin McLaughlinMichael MadiganAnne PramaggioreComEdIllinoisIllinois PoliticsPublic CorruptionUtility PayersEnergy PolicyDemocratPrison Sentence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436783/department-of-education-has-no-authority-to-stop-overbuilding-of-local-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/2RJxKshNyAY_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/2RJxKshNyAY_video_v4.mp4 Department of Education has 'no authority' to stop overbuilding of local schools Department of Education has 'no authority' to stop overbuilding of local schools 10/28/25 Source: Georgia House 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 GeorgiaDepartment of EducationSchool overbuildingSchool constructionLocal schoolsState funds https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436786/founder-of-housing-first-says-original-model-still-works https://img.videonest.org/gamma/NkQ5hdgM_v8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/NkQ5hdgM_v8_video_v4.mp4 Founder of housing first says original model still works The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Dr. Sam Tsembaris, father of the Housing First model 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 68 Sam TsembarisHousing FirstHomelessnessHousing PolicyCarleen JohnsonOverdose Deaths https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436789/critic-says-housing-first-failing-to-address-addiction-mental-health-needs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/HTtE-ArBsn0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/HTtE-ArBsn0_video_v4.mp4 Critic says housing first failing to address addiction, mental health needs The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Andrea Suarez founder of We Heart Seattle 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 158 housing firstAndrea SuarezWe Heart Seattlehomelessnessmental healthsubstance abusedrug addictionSeattleWashingtonlow barrier housingCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436815/bonta-talks-newsoms-potential-white-house-run-congressional-redistricting-election https://img.videonest.org/gamma/M2TquCkLPiE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/M2TquCkLPiE_video_v4.mp4 Bonta talks Newsom’s potential White House run, congressional redistricting election (The Center Square) - Following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement he’s pondering a presidential run in 2028, California Attorney General Rob Bonta said on Monday that Newsom is “gubernatorial and more” during a press conference about the state's congressional redistricting election. “Gavin Newsom is an amazing governor and an incredible leader,” Bonta told The Center Square on Monday. “I think he is completely crushing it right now. I think the people of this nation see his leadership, and I think many of them would like him to continue to lead.” Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_306e596f-5693-4290-a190-ae05cb21c27e.html 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 381 Rob BontaGavin NewsomPresidential RunUS electioncongressional redistrictingCalifornia Governorvotingnonprofitvoter registrationRepublican partyvirtual press conference https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436883/legislators-seek-solutions-as-snap-small-businesses-face-revenue-hit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/f9B38CCsMdo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/f9B38CCsMdo_video_v4.mp4 Legislators seek solutions as SNAP, small businesses face revenue hit Nevada Interim Finance Committee Source: Nevada Legislature 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 NevadaNevada LegislatureInterim Finance CommitteeSNAPSmall BusinessesRevenueTax RevenueFood DesertBusiness ResourcesSenator Nguyen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436908/trump-slices-china-fentanyl-tariff-in-half-following-meeting-with-xi https://img.videonest.org/gamma/-7Qp1qbXC8Q_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/-7Qp1qbXC8Q_video_v4.mp4 Trump slices China fentanyl tariff in half following meeting with Xi (The Center Square) – President Donald Trump feels confident the flow of fentanyl from China will be curbed following a “great meeting” with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. The meeting prompted Trump to cut in half the tariffs the U.S. put on China due to the flow of the deadly drug. “I've agreed, as you know, I put a 20% tariff on China because of the fentanyl coming in, it's a big tariff, and based on [Xi’s] statements today, I reduced it by 10%, so it's 10% instead of 20% effective immediately. I believe he's going to work very hard to stop the death that's coming in,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One on his way back to Washington. 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 544 Donald TrumpChinafentanyldrug tradeglobal tradelethal drugTrump AdministrationSarah Roderick-FitchDan McCaleb https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1436912/mccormick-talks-veterans-shutdown-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/TSL5CzHQtBA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/TSL5CzHQtBA_video_v4.mp4 McCormick talks veterans, shutdown in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) - While visiting Harrisburg on Monday, U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick took questions on several issues, including the federal shutdown and its impact on Pennsylvanians. McCormick was touring a facility that offers cutting-edge treatment programs to veterans suffering from neurological and psychiatric issues, just one of many groups feeling the effects of the government shutdown. They’re also a group that has been singled out during political sparring between some of Pennsylvania’s congressional representatives. 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 445 Dave McCormickPennsylvaniaveterans facilitygovernment shutdownveteran affairshealthcare issuesHarrisburg Universitybrain injuryJohn FettermanScott Perrylocal communitiesACA tax credits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1437106/trump-says-china-taking-action-on-fentanyl-cites-great-incentives https://img.videonest.org/gamma/hEjQvQ-KaMM_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/hEjQvQ-KaMM_video_v4.mp4 Trump Says China Taking Action on Fentanyl, Cites ‘Great Incentives’ President Trump Gaggles with Press on Air Force One, Oct. 31, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Donald TrumpChinaFentanylDrug PolicyWhite HouseIncentivesIllegal DrugsDrug Control https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1437110/president-trump-teases-us-nuclear-testing-plans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/utzzpsISvuo_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/utzzpsISvuo_video_v4.mp4 President Trump Teases U.S. Nuclear Testing Plans President Trump Gaggles with Press on Air Force One, Oct. 31, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 17 Donald TrumpNuclear TestingAir Force OneNuclear ProgramU.S. Nuclear https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1437112/trump-denies-reports-of-venezuela-strikes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/3G5lNK-Zlrc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/3G5lNK-Zlrc_video_v4.mp4 Trump Denies Reports of Venezuela Strikes President Trump Gaggles with Press on Air Force One, Oct. 31, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Donald TrumpVenezuelaAir Force OnePress BriefingForeign PolicyMilitary Strikes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1437125/millions-of-americans-brace-for-food-stamp-cutoff-nov-1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1437125_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1437125_video_v4.mp4 Millions of Americans brace for food stamp cutoff Nov. 1 (The Center Square) – Millions of Americans reliant on food stamps will not receive benefits for the month of November, due to the ongoing government shutdown. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will not issue Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits until the government reopens, with the agency saying on its website that “the well has run dry.” Federal agencies like the USDA have remained unfunded since Oct. 1, when the government shuttered after Senate Democrats blocked Republicans’ Continuing Resolution, a seven-week funding stopgap. Since then, all but three Democratic senators have continuously filibustered the House-passed CR, demanding that Republicans promise to renew a costly pandemic-era expansion of Obamacare Premium Tax Credits. 2025-11-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 481 SNAP benefitsgovernment shutdownfood securityfood stampsgovernment fundingCongressPresident BidenRepublicansDemocratsHealthcareAffordable Care Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1437135/coalition-calls-for-taxes-on-billionaires-to-solve-pennsylvania-deficit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/E97EJRhwUaA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/E97EJRhwUaA_video_v4.mp4 Coalition calls for taxes on billionaires to solve Pennsylvania deficit (The Center Square) - A coalition of lawmakers from both chambers of the Pennsylvania General Assembly joined activists at the Capitol Wednesday to demand billionaires pay more taxes. With the slogan, “Tax billionaires, fund PA,” the group spoke in support of a package of bills that would generate more revenue for the state by closing loopholes and eliminating tax breaks for corporations and the rich. “The scales in Pennsylvania are broken,” said Sen. Nikil Saval, D-Philadelphia. “While billionaires go unimpeded and score record profits, working people are forced to subsidize their wealth and bear the brunt of budget shortfalls.” 2025-11-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 588 taxing billionairestax loopholesPennsylvania statecorporate taxestax evasionPennsylvaniaDelawareAmazonTax FoundationEliana KerndleChristina LengyelPennsylvania Reportertrickle down economics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1437231/energy-bill-passes-opponents-say-it-will-increase-illinois-electric-bills-by-dollar8-billion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/JpxFpv-iOGI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/JpxFpv-iOGI_video_v4.mp4 Energy bill passes: Opponents say it will increase Illinois electric bills by $8 billion (The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers have passed wide-ranging energy legislation, but opponents say it will lead to higher electricity bills. Senate Bill 25, also known as The Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA), passed the state Senate by a vote of 37-22 Thursday night after the House advanced it Wednesday. Sen. Steve Stadelman, D-Rockford, said a new line item would be added to Illinois consumers’ electric bills in 2030. “That line item will be immediately offset, because that’s the same date that the battery storage providers will start providing extra capacity, providing power to the grid,” Stadelman said. 2025-11-01T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 Illinoisenergy legislationelectric billsstate energy policytax increasesJ.B. Pritzkerpolitical debateIllinois HouseIllinois pension debtpension reformmass transitChicago Transit Authorityproperty taxeslegislationDon Harmon https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1437563/trump-trillions-of-dollars-are-coming-back-to-our-country-after-meetings-with-china-japan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1437563_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1437563_video_v5.mp4 Trump: “Trillions of dollars are coming back to our country” after meetings with China, Japan President Trump Gaggles with Press on Air Force One, Oct. 31, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Donald TrumpChinaJapanTrade Agreementseconomic policyInternational TradePrime Ministerwhite houseforeign policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1437648/community-reinvestment-program-self-dealing-and-lawmaker-pushes-transparency-or-weekly-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1437648_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1437648_video_v5.mp4 Community Reinvestment Program self-dealing & lawmaker pushes transparency | Weekly Recap A Washington lawmaker is renewing calls for spending transparency after a whistleblower exposed serious allegations of self-dealing within the state’s Community Reinvestment Program — a taxpayer-funded initiative meant to support minority homeownership and low-income households. The claims, uncovered through documents obtained by real estate agent Corey Orvold and reported by journalist Brandi Kruse, suggest the program may have been exploited for personal gain by those managing state grants and more 2025-11-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2351 Community Reinvestment Programself-dealingtransparencytaxpayer fundsCorey OrvoldWashingtonstate fundingaccountabilityminority groupsmortgage assistancegrantsstate agencyfraudcriminal wrongdoingfinancial empowerment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1437649/tax-and-fee-increases-from-illinois-fall-veto-and-election-petitions-filed-or-weekly-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1437649_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1437649_video_v5_360.mp4 Tax and fee increases from Illinois fall veto & election petitions filed | Weekly Recap Greg Bishop breaks down the final days of Illinois’ fall veto session, where lawmakers considered new taxes and fees to fund mass transit and an energy bill supporting battery storage. Republicans argue the proposals would hurt Illinois families and businesses. Bishop also highlights key candidates filing for the March primary elections, including Darren Bailey and his running mate Aaron Del Mar, who shares an update on the Bailey family following last week’s tragic loss and more 2025-11-02T11:30:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 4938 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1437650/trump-blames-radical-left-for-snap-benefits-expiring https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1437650_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1437650_video_v5.mp4 Trump blames "radical left” for SNAP benefits expiring President Trump Gaggles with Press on Air Force One, Oct. 31, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Donald TrumpSNAP benefitsRadical LeftGovernment fundingAir Force One https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1438207/illinois-department-of-revenue-amnesty-program-for-delinquent-taxpayers-continues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1438207_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1438207_video_v5.mp4 Illinois Department of Revenue amnesty program for delinquent taxpayers continues Greg Bishop shares a conversation with Illinois Department of Revenue Director David Harris about the state's ongoing amnesty program for delinquent taxpayers. 2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 635 Greg BishopDavid Harristax amnesty programtax debtdelinquent taxIllinois Department of RevenueIllinoisTax AmnestyDepartment of RevenueTaxpayerDebtLocal BusinessesRetailersBack TaxesDownstate Illinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1438208/illinois-in-focus-pritzkers-rhetoric-criticized-tax-amnesty-program-status-of-guard-lawsuit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1438208_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1438208_video_v5.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Pritzker's rhetoric criticized; tax amnesty program; status of Guard lawsuit Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Nov. 3rd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2161 IllinoisIllinois in FocusJB Pritzkertax amnestyNational GuardIllinois Department of RevenueDavid HarrisIllinois politicsThe Center SquareGreg BishopCourt CaseDonald TrumpUS Supreme Courtfederal lawpodcast https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1438209/pennsylvania-state-budget-balloons-by-64-percent-in-past-decade https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1438209_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1438209_video_v5.mp4 Pennsylvania: State budget balloons by 64 percent in past decade The Center Square's Mark Stricherz reports on investigate's governmental spending. Find his story at TheCenterSquare.com 2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 PennsylvaniaState BudgetMark StricherzGovernment SpendingJosh ShapiroTom CorbettMedicaidDemocratic GovernorsRepublican GovernorsSchoolsPrisonsHospitals https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1438407/state-ags-trump-rule-threatens-loan-forgiveness-for-thousands https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1438407_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1438407_video_v5.mp4 State AGs: Trump rule threatens Loan forgiveness for thousands California AG Bonta announces Multistate lawsuit against the Trump administration Source: California Department of Justice 2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 195 student loansloan forgivenessTrump administrationRob BontaPhil WeiserMaura HealeyCalifornia DOJlawsuitPublic Service Loan Forgivenesslegal action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1438408/the-role-of-federal-election-monitors-in-californias-prop-50-vote https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1438408_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1438408_video_v5.mp4 The role of federal election monitors in California’s prop. 50 vote The Center Square's Dave Mason ask's California AG Rob Bonta about election monitors ahead of November third Source: California Department of Justice 2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 197 Rob BontaCaliforniaElection MonitorsElection InterferenceVoter Suppression2020 electionTransparencyVoting RightsElection SecurityNational Guard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1438409/king-county-discusses-dollar396-billion-annual-housing-funding-gap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1438409_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1438409_video_v5.mp4 King County discusses $3.96 billion annual housing funding gap King County Council meeting 11/3/25 Source: King County TV 2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 326 King Countyhousing affordabilityhousing fundingcost burdenedincome restrictedrental unitsreal estateClaudia Balduccipolicy planninghousing needsKing County Housing Needs AssessmentMorgan ShookDe'Sean Quinn https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1438410/will-fed-rate-cuts-hurt-or-help-the-fragile-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1438410_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1438410_video_v5.mp4 Will Fed rate cuts hurt or help the fragile economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the Federal Reserve's latest rate cut and the dissenting votes on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 563 Federal Reserveinterest rateseconomyOrphe DivounguyChris KrugMonetary policyEconomic policyRecessionMacroeconomic ModelGovernment shutdownEveryday EconomicsStephen MyronJeffrey Schmitt https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1438411/illinois-pushes-to-collect-millions-in-unpaid-taxes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1438411_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1438411_video_v5.mp4 Illinois pushes to collect millions in unpaid taxes Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday November 3rd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Illinoistax collectionGreg BishopDavid HarrisIllinois Department of Revenuetax amnestyunpaid taxesstate revenue https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1438412/illinois-collects-dollar82m-from-delinquent-taxpayers-expects-dollar241m-total https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1438412_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1438412_video_v5.mp4 Illinois collects $82M from delinquent taxpayers, expects $241M total Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday November 3rd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 79 IllinoisTaxpayersDelinquent TaxpayersDavid HarrisGross IncomeTax CollectionIllinois Department of RevenueCorporationsIndividual Income TaxState Taxes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1438413/pres-trump-on-scotus-case-on-tariff-powers-the-national-security-of-our-country-is-at-stake https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1438413_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1438413_video_v5.mp4 Pres. Trump on SCOTUS case on tariff powers: 'The national security of our country is at stake' President Trump Gaggles with Press on Air Force One, Nov. 2, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Donald TrumpSupreme CourtTariffsNational SecurityTrade Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1438414/pres-trump-war-has-been-tough-for-both-ukraine-and-russia https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1438414_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1438414_video_v5.mp4 Pres. Trump: War has 'been tough for both' Ukraine and Russia President Trump Gaggles with Press on Air Force One, Nov. 2, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 Donald TrumpUkraineRussiaUkraine-Russia WarAir Force OneWhite HousePolitical Analysis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1438415/pres-trump-points-to-tariffs-as-reason-for-stock-market-highs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1438415_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1438415_video_v5.mp4 Pres. Trump points to tariffs as reason for stock market highs President Trump Gaggles with Press on Air Force One, Nov. 2, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Donald TrumpTariffsStock MarketTrade DealsAir Force OneWhite HouseEconomic PolicyNational SecurityTrade War https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1438416/lawsuit-against-trump-administration-over-public-service-loan-forgiveness https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1438416_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1438416_video_v5.mp4 Lawsuit against Trump administration over public service Loan forgiveness California AG Bonta announces Multistate lawsuit against the Trump administration Source: California Department of Justice 2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 214 LawsuitTrump AdministrationRob BontaLoan ForgivenessCaliforniaPublic Service https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1438417/new-tax-credit-supported-by-the-treasury-is-proposed-to-the-michigan-house https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1438417_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1438417_video_v5.mp4 New Tax credit supported by the Treasury is proposed to the Michigan House New Tax credit supported by the Treasury is proposed to the Michigan House 10/28/25 Source: Michigan House TV 2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 91 Michigan Housetax creditMichigan Treasurytax incentivesNova Scotiajob creationinvestment fund https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1438418/amid-criticism-pritzker-defends-using-expletive-to-tell-trump-where-to-go https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1438418_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1438418_video_v5.mp4 Amid criticism, Pritzker defends using expletive to tell Trump where to go Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker defends using the F-word directed at President Donald Trump and his “cronies,” telling them where to go. 2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 74 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1438493/il-gop-rep-sanctuary-expansion-bill-may-expose-many-to-civil-lawsuits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1438493_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1438493_video_v5.mp4 IL GOP Rep: Sanctuary expansion bill may expose many to civil lawsuits Illinois House and Senate leaders are touting legislation they say will protect people from federal immigration enforcement, but the House Republican floor leader says the bill could have unintended consequences and expose many people to civil liability. 2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 471 sanctuary expansion billIllinois Trust Actimmigration statusfederal law enforcementcivil lawsuitsIllinois legislatureGovernor PritzkerImmigration debateEmanuel Chris Welchprivate right actionlaw enforcementillegal aliens https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1438614/illinois-in-focus-gop-us-sen-candidate-tracy-on-shutdown-tariffs-state-expands-sanctuary https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1438614_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1438614_video_v5.mp4 Illinois in Focus: GOP U.S. Sen. candidate Tracy on shutdown, tariffs; state expands sanctuary Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Nov. 4th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2243 Don TracyIllinois PoliticsGovernment ShutdownTariffsSanctuary Expansion BillIllinoisGreg BishopUS SenateIllinois ElectionsRepublican TicketImmigration LawJ. B. PritzkerChicagoState legislatureIllinois Senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1438615/nationwide-impact-grows-as-government-shutdown-continues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1438615_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1438615_video_v5.mp4 Nationwide impact grows as government shutdown continues Senator John Thune (R-SD) speaks on the continuing government shutdown during the senate floor proceedings 11/3/25 Source: U.S. Senate 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 93 John Thunegovernment shutdownUS Senatemilitary familiesfood banksfederal workersSNAPdemocratic party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1438616/desantis-says-florida-put-our-money-where-our-mouth-is-on-cancer-program-investments https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1438616_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1438616_video_v5.mp4 DeSantis says Florida 'put our money where our mouth is' on cancer program investments Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Announce Cancer Funding Awards Source: Ron DeSantis on Rumble 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 Ron DeSantisCasey DeSantisFloridacancer researchpediatric cancerFlorida Department of Healthcancer fundingcancer programmedical researchcancer treatmentcancer drug https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1438617/gov-desantis-florida-boosts-cancer-program-funding-by-114percent https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1438617_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1438617_video_v5.mp4 Gov. DeSantis: Florida boosts cancer program funding by 114% Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Announce Cancer Funding Awards Source: Ron DeSantis on Rumble 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Ron DeSantisFloridaCancer ResearchCancer TreatmentCancer ProgramsFlorida Cancer ConnectPediatric CancerChildhood Cancer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1438769/illinois-tax-amnesty-program-closes-nov-17-brings-in-dollar825-million https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1438769_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1438769_video_v5.mp4 Illinois tax amnesty program closes Nov. 17, brings in $82.5 million The Illinois Department of Revenue is confident they’ll meet, if not exceed their goal of bringing in $240 million in delinquent payments over the next two weeks during the 2025 tax amnesty program. 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 Illinoistax amnestytax debtDavid HarrisIllinois Department of Revenuedelinquent paymentstaxpayersstate taxsales taxcertificate of registration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1438770/illinois-house-expands-states-migrant-sanctuary-polices-halloween-morning https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1438770_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1438770_video_v5.mp4 Illinois House expands state's migrant sanctuary polices Halloween morning Greg Bishop reviews floor debate over a bill to expand the state's migrant sanctuary policies on the Illinois House floor as the clock struck midnight into Halloween. Democrats say the measure reigns in Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Republicans worry it opens state and local police and various institutions up to civil lawsuits. 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 818 Illinoissanctuary expansion billcivil liabilityfederal officersfederal lawcivil lawsuitsimmigrant sanctuaryimmigration issuesfederal law enforcementTRUST ActEmanuel WelchChris WelchPatrick WindhorstJohn CabelloCD Davidsmeyer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1438771/il-gop-us-sen-candidate-tracy-on-shutdown-immigration-tariffs-and-politics https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1438771_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1438771_video_v5.mp4 IL GOP U.S. Sen. candidate Tracy on shutdown, immigration, tariffs and politics Greg Bishop talks live with Republican U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy about the government shutdown, politics over immigration, the use of tariffs and more. 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1063 Don TracyGreg BishopUS Senategovernment shutdownIllinois politicscandidate interviewimmigrationTariffstrade policyRepublican PartyIllinois ElectionBiden administrationhealthcare costspolitical discussionAmerican manufacturers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1442566/sec-leavitt-responds-to-biden-era-doj-seizure-egregious-overreach https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1442566_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1442566_video_v5.mp4 Sec. Leavitt responds to Biden era DOJ seizure: “Egregious overreach” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Nov. 4, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 Karoline LeavittJoe BidenDonald TrumpDOJDepartment of JusticeWhite HouseGovernment overreachpolitical news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1442567/illinois-house-rejects-home-insurance-bill-gop-says-would-raise-rates https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1442567_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1442567_video_v5.mp4 Illinois House rejects home insurance bill GOP says would raise rates Illinois Republicans say a state Senate proposal to regulate homeowners insurance rates failed to address the reasons for higher premiums. 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 185 IllinoisMichael HastingsDave SyversonJeff KeicherThaddeus JonesHome InsuranceInsurance RatesLegislationIllinois House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1442568/michigan-house-discusses-corporate-elite-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1442568_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1442568_video_v5.mp4 Michigan House discusses ‘corporate elite’ policies Michigan House discusses ‘corporate elite’ policies 10/29/25 Source: Michigan House TV 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 121 Michigan Housecorporate elite policiestaxpayer subsidiesSteve CarraJohn MuzzinaBig Rapids TownshipGreen Townshipeconomic accountabilitygovernment subsidiestax dollarsMichigan taxpayer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1442569/are-mortgage-delinquency-rates-rising https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1442569_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1442569_video_v5.mp4 Are mortgage delinquency rates rising? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss mortgage delinquency rates and shifts in housing affordability on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 793 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguymortgage delinquencyhousing affordabilityhousing marketreal estate markethomeowner foreclosurerefinance ratesinsurance rateshome valuesRate CutFederal ReserveTen Year YieldReal EstateMortgage Rates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1442570/florida-has-put-dollar1b-into-cancer-research-since-2019 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1442570_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1442570_video_v5.mp4 Florida has put +$1B into cancer research since 2019 Florida has put +$1B into cancer research since 2019. Source: Ron DeSantis on Rumble 11/3/25 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 Ron DeSantisFloridaCancer researchCancer treatmentChildhood cancerPediatric cancerHealth initiativesFlorida Cancer ConnectGovernment spendingBreast cancer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1442633/building-industry-association-vp-on-supreme-court-hearing-for-gas-ban-appeal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1442633_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1442633_video_v5.mp4 Building industry association VP on supreme court hearing for gas ban appeal The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Greg Lane, vice president of the Building Industry Association of Washington 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 198 Greg LaneBuilding Industry AssociationWashington stateGas banSupreme Court hearingEnergy choiceNatural gas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1442634/overcrowding-looms-amid-king-countys-dollar396b-annual-affordable-housing-funding-gap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1442634_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1442634_video_v5.mp4 Overcrowding looms amid King County's $3.96B annual affordable housing funding gap (The Center Square) – King County council members are grappling with housing challenges that put larger households at risk of overcrowding. On Monday, the King County Council discussed a recent housing report highlighting a $3.96 billion annual funding gap needed to meet the county’s affordable housing goals. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_acc4029f-2e9a-432e-bd5c-d4a16c47f538.html 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 656 King Countyaffordable housinghousing marketreal estate expenseAmazon taxproperty taxSeattletax increasehousing levyregulatory costsbuilding housingTJ MartinellSpencer PauleyWashington in FocusThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1442635/gop-backs-candidates-to-elect-more-conservative-school-board-members https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1442635_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1442635_video_v5.mp4 GOP backs candidates to elect more conservative school board members The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Washington GOP Chairman Jim Walsh 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 134 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1442636/sec-leavitt-we-are-100percent-confident-in-legal-argument-for-tariffs-ahead-of-court-ruling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1442636_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1442636_video_v5.mp4 Sec. Leavitt 'we are 100% confident' in legal argument for tariffs ahead of court ruling Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Nov. 4, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 102 Karoline LeavittWhite HouseDonald TrumpTariff PolicySupreme CourtLegal ArgumentTrade PolicyEconomic SecurityNational SecurityDeficit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1442725/republican-senators-raise-questions-about-the-dods-approach-to-the-arctic https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1442725_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1442725_video_v5.mp4 Republican Senators raise questions about the DOD's approach to the arctic Republican Senators raise questions about the DOD's approach to the arctic November 4, 2025 Source: Senate Armed Services Committee 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 151 Senate Armed Services CommitteeRoger WickerDan SullivanArcticDepartment of Defenseclimate changenational securityUS SenateRepublicanRussiaChinaMilitaryNorthern Frontier https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1442954/whats-wrong-with-social-security https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1442954_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1442954_video_v5.mp4 What's wrong with Social Security? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss how social security works and the problems its facing on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 725 Social SecurityRetirement BenefitsPopulation AgingEconomic PolicyOrphe DivounguyChris KrugUS EconomyRetirement SavingsCost of LivingTaxationFamily FormationImmigrationsocial security reformretirement ageeconomic impact https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1442955/senators-sanders-and-cassidy-clash-on-one-big-beautiful-bills-impact https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1442955_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1442955_video_v5.mp4 Senators Sanders and Cassidy clash on 'One Big Beautiful Bill's' impact Hearings to examine registered apprenticeship, focusing on scaling the workforce for the future. 11/5/25 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Bernie SandersBill CassidyMedicaidNursing HomesHealthcareHealth PolicyGovernmentLegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1442956/trump-praises-voter-id-process-in-florida https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1442956_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1442956_video_v5.mp4 Trump praises voter ID process in Florida President Trump Delivers Remarks at Breakfast with Republican Senators November 5, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Donald TrumpRepublican SenatorsVoter IDPalm BeachFloridaElection IntegrityVoting Process https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1442957/trump-blames-democrats-for-shutdown-expresses-doubt-they-will-come-to-the-table-anytime-soon https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1442957_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1442957_video_v5.mp4 Trump blames Democrats for shutdown, expresses doubt they will come to the table anytime soon President Trump Delivers Remarks at Breakfast with Republican Senators November 5, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Donald TrumpGovernment ShutdownDemocratsUS SenateWhite HousePolitical News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1442958/pres-trump-calls-on-republicans-to-terminate-the-filibuster https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1442958_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1442958_video_v5.mp4 Pres. Trump calls on Republicans to terminate the filibuster President Trump Delivers Remarks at Breakfast with Republican Senators November 5, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Donald TrumpRepublican PartyFilibusterUS SenateLegislationWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1442959/illinois-prisons-wrestle-with-mail-scanning-as-agencys-director-confirmed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1442959_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1442959_video_v5.mp4 Illinois prisons wrestle with mail scanning as agency's director confirmed Greg Bishop shares some of the latest debate about operations of the Illinois Department of Corrections with coverage of the agency's director being confirmed by the Illinois Senate despite criticism and the emergency rules to scan inmate mail as a way to divert illicit substances harming prisoners and staff. 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1047 Illinois Department of Correctionsmail scanningfentanylinmate safetystaff safetyIllinois governmentGreg BishopLatoya HughesChapin RoseIllinoisDepartment of Correctionsdrug abuseillicit substancesprisonpublic safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1442960/system-for-illinois-ballooning-diversity-program-criticized https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1442960_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1442960_video_v5.mp4 System for Illinois' ballooning diversity program criticized Greg Bishop talks live with The Center Square investigative reporter Jared Strong about his series of stories covering the cost, effectiveness and criticism of the state's diversity contracting program. Read Strong's latest here: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_fd335160-e58b-4897-a20d-ddb30c7b7a3e.html 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 608 Illinois governmentgovernment spendingdiversity programequity programThe Center SquareJared Strongminority businessesgovernment contractsLarry Ivoryannual reportcomputer systemdiversity effortsIllinois in Focuscourtroomlawyers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1442961/illinois-in-focus-system-for-ballooning-diversity-program-criticized-prisons-wrestle-mail-scanning https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1442961_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1442961_video_v5.mp4 Illinois in Focus: System for ballooning diversity program criticized; prisons wrestle mail scanning Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Nov. 5th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1984 IllinoisIllinois politicsPrison reformDEI policiesmail scanningillinois prisonsinmate safetydrug traffickingpublic safetyprison systemopioid crisisillicit substancesGreg BishopACLU IllinoisJB Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1442962/we-are-the-co-equal-branch-nevada-democrat-challenges-trump-dod-nominee-over-lack-of-urgency https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1442962_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1442962_video_v5.mp4 ‘We are the co-equal branch’: Nevada Democrat challenges Trump DoD nominee over lack of urgency Sen. Rosen (D-NV): "We see no sense of urgency to connect with Congress" November 4, 2025 Source: Senate Armed Services Committee 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Jacky RosenDonald TrumpDepartment of DefenseSenate Armed Services CommitteeCongressional HearingNevadaNDSNational Securityco-equal branchurgencyconnect with congresspublication https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1442963/shutdown-stalemate-white-house-defends-stance-as-air-traffic-controllers-go-unpaid https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1442963_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1442963_video_v5.mp4 Shutdown stalemate: White House defends stance as air traffic controllers go unpaid Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Nov. 4, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Karoline LeavittWhite Housegovernment shutdownair traffic controllersunpaid workersDemocratsfederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1442964/white-house-biden-administration-weaponized-doj-against-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1442964_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1442964_video_v5.mp4 White House: Biden administration 'weaponized’ DOJ against Trump Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Nov. 4, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Karoline LeavittWhite HouseBiden AdministrationDonald TrumpDepartment of JusticeDOJgovernment overreachpolitical news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1442965/illinois-lawmakers-advance-energy-tax-measures https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1442965_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1442965_video_v5.mp4 Illinois lawmakers advance energy, tax measures Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday November 4th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 IllinoisGreg BishopTaxEnergy IssuesDecoupling BillIllinois LawmakersFederal Tax CodeRenewable EnergyBattery Storage https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1442966/white-house-travel-industry-warns-of-dollar4b-loss-amid-democrat-shutdown https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1442966_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1442966_video_v5.mp4 White House: Travel industry warns of $4B loss amid 'Democrat shutdown' Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Nov. 4, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Karoline LeavittWhite HouseTravel IndustryDemocrat ShutdownRepublican CREconomic Impact$4 Billion LossPublic LetterFederal GovernmentHoliday Travel Season https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1442967/sen-mccormick-r-pa-responds-to-questions-about-the-federal-shutdown https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1442967_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1442967_video_v5.mp4 Sen. McCormick (R-PA) responds to questions about the federal shutdown From Pennsylvania in Focus episode, "McCormick talks veterans, shutdown in Pennsylvania" 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Sen. McCormickgovernment shutdownACA tax creditshealthcare pricesPennsylvania in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1442968/president-trump-signals-hes-keeping-an-eye-on-venezuela https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1442968_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1442968_video_v5.mp4 President Trump signals he's keeping an eye on Venezuela From America's Talking episode, "Trump slices China fentanyl tariff in half following meeting with Xi" 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpChinaRussiaIranVenezuelaMilitary ExercisesCaribbeanInternational RelationsUS Foreign Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1442969/president-trump-moves-uss-gerald-ford-from-the-mediterranean-to-caribbean https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1442969_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1442969_video_v5.mp4 President Trump moves USS Gerald Ford from the Mediterranean to Caribbean From America's Talking episode, "Trump slices China fentanyl tariff in half following meeting with Xi" 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Donald TrumpUSS Gerald FordMediterranean SeaCaribbeanChinaVenezuelaSouthcomMilitaryChina-Venezuela relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1442970/us-rep-scott-perry-r-pa-democrats-hate-the-military https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1442970_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1442970_video_v5.mp4 U.S. Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA): Democrats 'hate the military' From Pennsylvania in Focus episode, "McCormick talks veterans, shutdown in Pennsylvania" 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Scott PerryChris DeluzioDemocratsmilitaryPennsylvaniaCumberland Countypolitical spectrum https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1442971/governor-pritzker-ice-clearly-overstepping-its-authority https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1442971_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1442971_video_v5.mp4 Governor Pritzker: ICE ‘clearly overstepping’ its authority Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday November 4th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 J. B. PritzkerIllinoisICEimmigrationgovernmentoverstepping authority https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1442972/congressional-perks-house-account-spending-jumped-21percent-in-2022 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1442972_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1442972_video_v5.mp4 Congressional Perks: House account spending jumped 21% in 2022 (The Center Square) – Spending on U.S. House of Representatives office accounts increased by more than 85% over the past three decades but nearly half of that occurred since 2020, an investigation by The Center Square found. The Members' Representational Allowance (MRA) provides each of the 435 U.S. representatives in Congress about $2 million a year to pay staff, travel, buy equipment and run their Washington, D.C., and district offices, giving members wide latitude on how to spend the money within House ethics and administration committee rules Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_d7fcb6c8-de6a-4d3d-ab83-4e3c4bdfd171.html 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 562 congressional spendinghouse officeoffice spendingtaxpayer moneyWashington D.C.DemocratRepublicancongressional officeprivate jetsluxury vehicles https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1443192/pritzker-government-isnt-always-the-best-option https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1443192_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1443192_video_v5.mp4 Pritzker: 'Government isn’t always the best option' Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says government is not always the best option when it comes to private business. 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 87 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisgrocery initiativefood desertsprivate sectorgovernment roleAndy ManarIllinois Grocery Initiativestate governmenteconomic developmentvenice grocery market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1443193/illinois-dcfs-cant-locate-documents-to-show-number-of-missing-children https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1443193_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1443193_video_v5.mp4 Illinois DCFS can’t locate documents to show number of missing children Documents to show the number of missing youth in care from the Department of Children and Family Services still “have not been located.” 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 104 IllinoisDCFSDepartment of Children and Family ServicesMissing ChildrenJ.B. PritzkerChapin Rosegovernment oversightIllinois government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1443194/not-yet-conceding-but-not-looking-good-for-wa-gop-reps-senate-bid https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1443194_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1443194_video_v5.mp4 Not yet conceding but not looking good for WA GOP rep’s senate bid Washington State Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-26th Leg District who appears to have lost her bid to unseat Sen. Deb Krishnadasen 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Michelle CaldierDeb KrishnadasenWashington StateSenate BidElection ResultsRepublican PartyState GovernmentLegislative District https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1443195/pennsylvania-democrat-says-shutdown-means-taxpayers-dont-have-an-option-on-utility-shutoffs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1443195_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1443195_video_v5.mp4 Pennsylvania Democrat says shutdown means taxpayers ‘don’t have an option’ on utility shutoffs Pennsylvania Democrat says shutdown means taxpayers ‘don’t have an option’ on utility shutoffs November 3, 2025 Source: Pennsylvania House 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 88 PennsylvaniaDemocratUtility ShutoffsGovernment ShutdownAndre CarrollTaxpayersPhiladelphiaFederal GovernmentState Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1443196/musks-firm-buys-land-for-underground-las-vegas-loop https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1443196_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1443196_video_v5.mp4 Musk’s firm buys land for underground Las Vegas Loop Read more of Liam Hibbert's stories at TheCenterSquare.com 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Elon MuskBoring CompanyLas Vegas LoopUnderground TransitTeslaHarry Reid International AirportLand Purchase https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1443197/father-of-housing-first-points-to-success-we-heart-seattle-highlights-failures https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1443197_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1443197_video_v5.mp4 Father of Housing First points to success; We Heart Seattle highlights failures (The Center Square) – On an overcast mid-October day, just inside the Third Avenue offices of We Heart Seattle, Executive Director Andrea Suarez and two of her staff members sat next to a table covered with gallon-sized Ziploc bags filled with used drug foil collected in recent weeks from parks and streets in Seattle. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_9a796421-0eea-4b27-ad78-2689b6c482e3.html 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 627 Housing FirstHomelessness IssuesSeattle WashingtonDrug addictionAndrea SuarezKing CountyWashington StateThe Center SquareNews CoverageWashington In FocusNon-profitsFederal PolicyOverdose reversalTim ClouserCarleen Johnson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1443198/should-we-be-worried-about-mortgage-delinquency-rates https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1443198_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1443198_video_v5.mp4 Should we be worried about mortgage delinquency rates? From Everyday Economics episode, "Are mortgage delinquency rates rising?" 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 mortgage delinquencymortgage rateshousing marketforeclosurehome ownershipreal estateeconomic trends https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1443199/the-economics-behind-falling-sunbelt-home-prices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1443199_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1443199_video_v5.mp4 The economics behind falling sunbelt home prices From Everyday Economics episode, "Are mortgage delinquency rates rising?" 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 16 housing inventoryaustinseller's markethome pricesselling homesmortgage ratesreal estatehousing marketcompetition https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1443200/gop-challenger-who-lost-ospi-bid-earns-spot-back-on-school-board https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1443200_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1443200_video_v5.mp4 GOP challenger who lost OSPI bid earns spot back on school board The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews David Olson 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 David OlsonCarleen JohnsonPeninsula School DistrictSchool BoardStudent outcomesIdentity politicsElection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1443201/senate-democrat-calls-snap-benefit-threats-heartbreaking https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1443201_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1443201_video_v5.mp4 Senate Democrat calls SNAP benefit threats ‘heartbreaking’ Senator Klobuchar (D-MN) speaks on the senate floor November 4, 2025 Source: US Senate 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 89 Amy KlobucharSNAPSupplemental Nutrition Assistance ProgramFood StampsSenate floorUs senateGovernment assistanceGrocery prices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1443202/senior-housing-opens-with-help-from-dollar10m-in-federal-funds https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1443202_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1443202_video_v5.mp4 Senior housing opens with help from $10M in federal funds To read more on Zachery Schmidt's story and more visit TheCenterSquare.com 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Senior HousingAffordable HousingGlendale ArizonaFederal FundingThe CascaloteMaricopa CountyMercy Housing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1443441/illinois-in-focus-dcfs-still-looking-for-missing-children-numbers-pritzker-on-elections-results https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1443441_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1443441_video_v5.mp4 Illinois in Focus: DCFS still looking for missing children numbers; Pritzker on elections results Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Nov. 6th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2164 Illinois DCFSMissing ChildrenJ.B. PritzkerElection ReactionsGovernment SpendingIllinoisGreg BishopThe Center SquareLegislative auditState GovernmentDonald TrumpElectionPublic safetyIllinois state agenciesChapin Rose https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1443442/pritzker-trump-react-to-elections-results https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1443442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1443442_video_v5.mp4 Pritzker, Trump react to elections results Greg Bishop shares comments from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and President Donald Trump reacting to the outcome of Tuesday's elections in other parts of the country. 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 932 J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpElection ResultsPolitical CommentaryPolitical News2026 electionsElection Outcomeeconomic policyforeign policyUS SenateDemocratsRepublicansvoter IDThe Center SquareIllinois in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1443443/illinois-dcfs-still-looking-for-missing-children-numbers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1443443_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1443443_video_v5.mp4 Illinois DCFS still looking for missing children numbers Greg Bishop continues his coverage about how many youth in care the Department of Children and Family Services has on record that are missing and reaction to the lack of information from state Sen. Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet. 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 772 Illinois DCFSmissing childrenchild welfareChapin RoseIllinois State SenatorJ.B. PritzkerPublic safetyAudit commissionGreg BishopDepartment of ChildrenFamily ServicesJB PritzkerIllinois in FocusDCFSstate employees https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1443444/trump-predicts-record-growth-youre-gonna-see-numbers-like-youve-never-seen https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1443444_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1443444_video_v5.mp4 Trump predicts record growth: “You’re gonna see numbers like you’ve never seen” President Trump Delivers Remarks at the America Business Forum Miami November 5, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Donald TrumpEconomic GrowthJob CreationAmerica Business ForumThe White HouseU.S. Economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1443445/trump-credits-his-policies-for-more-people-working-now https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1443445_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1443445_video_v5.mp4 Trump credits his policies for 'more people working now' President Trump Delivers Remarks at the America Business Forum Miami November 5, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Donald TrumpTrump PoliciesEmploymentJob GrowthAmerica Business ForumMiamiThe White HouseRemarks https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1443446/trump-touts-administrations-efforts-america-is-back-bigger-better-stronger-than-ever https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1443446_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1443446_video_v5.mp4 Trump touts administration's efforts: “America is back - bigger, better, stronger than ever" President Trump Delivers Remarks at the America Business Forum Miami November 5, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Donald TrumpAmerica Business ForumJob returningBusiness boomingAmerican RespectWhite HouseNovember 2025 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1443447/president-trump-on-new-york-election-results-its-common-sense-or-communism https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1443447_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1443447_video_v5.mp4 President Trump on New York election results: “It’s common sense or communism” President Trump Delivers Remarks at the America Business Forum Miami November 5, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Donald TrumpNew Yorkelection resultscommunismAmerican Business ForumMiamipolitical speechpolitical analysis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1443448/senators-moreno-and-rosen-clash-over-government-shutdown-and-unpaid-workers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1443448_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1443448_video_v5.mp4 Senators Moreno and Rosen clash over government shutdown and unpaid workers Hearing for Transportation Nominees Senators Moreno (R-OH) and Rosen (D-NV) clash over government shutdown Source: US Senate 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 Bernie MorenoJacky RosenGovernment ShutdownUnpaid WorkersUS SenateSenatorCongressional Hearing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1443625/justice-kennedy-weighs-in-on-flag-burning-and-free-speech https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1443625_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1443625_video_v5.mp4 Justice Kennedy weighs in on flag burning and free speech A Conversation with Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy 11/6/25 Source: Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 88 Anthony Kennedyflag burningfree speechfreedom of speechSupreme CourtRonald Reagan Presidential Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1443626/massive-paycheck-questions-at-illinois-child-services-agency https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1443626_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1443626_video_v5.mp4 Massive paycheck questions at Illinois’ child services agency Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday November 6th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 IllinoisChild ServicesGovernment SpendingEmployee PayGreg BishopThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1443627/foia-request-stalls-amid-questions-over-dcfs-data-accuracy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1443627_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1443627_video_v5.mp4 FOIA request stalls amid questions over DCFS data accuracy Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday November 6th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 84 FOIA requestDCFSIllinoisData AccuracyMissing ChildrenBailey TempletonPublic RecordsChild Welfare https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1443628/uc-system-mandates-harassment-training https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1443628_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1443628_video_v5.mp4 UC system mandates harassment training The University of California system has rolled out a new harassment prevention mandate requiring all students to complete training that affirms transgender policies — or face class registration blocks. 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 492 UC systemharassment preventionstudent trainingtransgender policiesTitle IXsexual harassmentdiscrimination trainingAssembly Bill 2608California Family CouncilEliana KernodleEsther Wickhamcivil discourse https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1443629/they-actually-have-audiences-ag-brown-directed-video-mocking-mean-tweets https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1443629_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1443629_video_v5.mp4 ‘They actually have audiences’: AG Brown directed video mocking ‘mean tweets’ (The Center Square) – Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown proposed and directly oversaw the production of a video made by his office featuring him mocking the social media posts of his critics during an active State Bar Association investigation into him. It was an investigation where Brown twice failed to respond to bar investigators by the deadlines but was dismissed last week after The Center Square requested the status of the probe. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_ca8433cd-4828-47b7-9229-01018148d6e5.html 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 909 Nick BrownAttorney GeneralWashington Statesocial mediainvestigationState Bar AssociationEthics violationspublic disclosuretransparencyThe Center Squarenews organizationState Bar ComplaintPublic OfficialsSolicitor generalprofessionalism https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1443630/president-trump-if-we-didnt-have-tariffs-we-would-be-unable-to-defend-ourself https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1443630_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1443630_video_v5.mp4 President Trump: "If we didn't have tariffs we would be unable to defend ourself" President Trump: "If we didn't have tariffs we would be unable to defend ourself" 11/6/25 Source: The White House 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 117 Donald TrumpTariffsNational SecurityEconomicsTradeWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1443631/records-advocate-presses-for-transparency-on-deleted-teams-messages-from-state-leaders https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1443631_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1443631_video_v5.mp4 Records advocate presses for transparency on deleted teams messages from state leaders The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews public records advocate Jamie Nixon 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 112 Jamie NixonCarleen Johnsongovernment transparencypublic recordsdeleted messagesleadership problemgovernment accountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1443632/anti-tax-activist-reacts-to-washington-supreme-court-ruling-on-parents-rights-referendum https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1443632_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1443632_video_v5.mp4 Anti-tax activist reacts to Washington supreme court ruling on parents’ rights referendum The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews anti-tax activist Tim Eyman 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 136 Tim EymanWashington Supreme CourtParents RightsReferendumBill SigningBob FergusonBrian HeywoodCitizen InitiativeState LawLegislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1446946/sen-johnson-no-reason-for-healthcare-costs-to-be-rising-faster-than-inflation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1446946_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1446946_video_v5.mp4 Sen. Johnson: ‘No reason’ for healthcare costs to be rising faster than inflation Senate hearing assessing damage done by Obamacare 11/6/25 Source: US Senate 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 Ron JohnsonObamacareHealthcare costsHealthcareInflationUS Senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1446947/trump-us-striking-cartel-groups-connected-to-maduro-regime https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1446947_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1446947_video_v5.mp4 Trump: U.S. striking cartel groups connected to Maduro regime President Trump Delivers Remarks at the America Business Forum Miami 11/6/25 Source: The White House 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Donald TrumpVenezuelaNicolás MaduroAmerica Business ForumPolitical Speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1446948/trump-says-medicare-and-medicaid-will-cover-weight-loss-drugs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1446948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1446948_video_v5.mp4 Trump says Medicare and Medicaid will cover weight loss drugs President Trump Makes an Announcement, Nov. 6, 2025 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Donald TrumpMedicareMedicaidWeight Loss DrugsObesityHealthcareAmerican SeniorsDrug CoverageCo-pays https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1446949/sen-blumenthal-d-ct-republicans-are-waging-a-calculated-campaign-to-repeal-affordable-care-act https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1446949_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1446949_video_v5.mp4 Sen. Blumenthal (D-CT): Republicans are waging a ‘calculated campaign’ to repeal Affordable Care Act Senate hearing assessing damage done by Obamacare 11/6/25 Source: US Senate 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Richard BlumenthalAffordable Care ActRepublican Partyhealthcare insuranceUS SenateSenate Hearingrepealing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1446950/sen-johnson-r-wi-there-is-something-really-structurally-wrong-with-obamacare https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1446950_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1446950_video_v5.mp4 Sen. Johnson (R-WI): "There is something really structurally wrong with Obamacare" Senate hearing assessing damage done by Obamacare 11/6/25 Source: US Senate 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Ron JohnsonObamacareSenate hearingHealth insuranceHealthcare lawInsurance premiums https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1446951/trump-wegovy-price-to-drop-from-dollar1350-to-dollar250-per-month-under-new-deal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1446951_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1446951_video_v5.mp4 Trump: Wegovy price to drop from $1,350 to $250 per month under new deal President Trump Makes an Announcement, Nov. 6, 2025 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Donald TrumpWegovyDrug pricesEli LillyNovo NordiskHealthcarePrescription drugsZepboundAmerican patients https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1447157/louisiana-governor-talks-about-new-jobs-and-food-banks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1447157_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1447157_video_v5.mp4 Louisiana Governor talks about new jobs and food banks Louisiana Governor talks about new jobs and food banks. 10/29/25 Source: Governor Jeff Landry 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 79 Jeff LandryLouisianaFood BanksJob OpportunitiesVulnerable PopulationsLouisianaWorks.netProtecting the Vulnerable https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1447158/trump-blasts-cost-overruns-at-obama-presidential-center-in-chicago https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1447158_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1447158_video_v5.mp4 Trump blasts cost overruns at Obama Presidential Center in Chicago 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Donald TrumpObama Presidential CenterBarack ObamaChicagoCost OverrunsPolitical News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1447159/wa-ags-attempt-at-humor-falls-flat-critics-say-it-mocks-voters https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1447159_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1447159_video_v5.mp4 WA AG’s attempt at humor falls flat, critics say it mocks voters From Washington In Focus | Thursday November 6th, 2025 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Washington In FocusWashington AGAttorney GeneralSocial mediapoliticiansstate agencyofficialsnewscriticismvoters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1447160/wa-attorney-general-criticized-for-mean-tweets-video https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1447160_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1447160_video_v5.mp4 WA Attorney General Criticized for ‘Mean Tweets’ Video From Washington In Focus | Thursday November 6th, 2025 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Nick BrownWashington StateAttorney GeneralMean TweetsSocial MediaState BarInvestigation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1447161/real-estate-broker-urges-full-investigation-into-state-not-managing-funds https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1447161_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1447161_video_v5.mp4 Real estate broker urges full investigation into state ‘not managing’ funds The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Real Estate Managing Broker Corey Orvold 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 167 Corey OrvoldCarleen JohnsonReal Estate BrokerState FundsInvestigationDepartment of CommerceAttorney GeneralUrban League of Metropolitan Seattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1447162/republican-congressmen-react-to-prop-50-passage https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1447162_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1447162_video_v5.mp4 Republican congressmen react to Prop. 50 passage (The Center Square) - In the hours after California’s Proposition 50 passed by a wide margin, Republican congressional members at risk of losing their seats expressed dismay and disappointment - along with their intention to run again. Prop. 50, California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s push to create five new seats in Congress for Democratic lawmakers during the 2026 midterm elections, is a response to Texas’ own redistricting effort earlier this year. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_06dc2377-2654-4aeb-bf5e-24d8a6e2ca2e.html 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 531 California Prop 50Gavin NewsomRepublican Congresscongressional districts2028 electionGreg AbbottKamala HarrisDemocratic governorsTrump administrationProp 50Congressional districts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1447163/us-supreme-court-frosty-on-trumps-tariff-power-as-world-watches https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1447163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1447163_video_v5.mp4 U.S. Supreme Court frosty on Trump's tariff power as world watches (The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court gave President Donald Trump's tariff authority a chilly reception on Wednesday, with his economic agenda hanging in the balance and businesses and consumers watching for higher prices. After the president spent months talking about how much money his tariffs would generate, Trump's Solicitor General D. John Sauer told the nation's highest court Wednesday that the import duties are solely focused on regulation, not raising revenue. Even the conservative wing of the Supreme Court was skeptical. 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 541 tariffsDonald TrumpAmerican economysupreme courtSmall BusinessesForeign Tradetariff authorityTreasury Secretary Scott BessenInternational Emergency Economic Powers Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1447164/pennsylvanians-retain-supreme-court-justices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1447164_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1447164_video_v5.mp4 Pennsylvanians retain Supreme Court justices (The Center Square) - Attempts to turn a run-of-the-mill judicial retention choice on Pennsylvania ballots into a political battleground proved unsuccessful Tuesday. Just after 9 p.m., multiple media outlets declared that voters had elected David Wecht, Christine Donohue and Kevin Dougherty to maintain their seats for another 10 years, maintaining the court’s 5-2 liberal majority. Conservative political groups had hoped to persuade voters to side against retaining the justices, casting them as left-leaning activists who have used their power to influence the state. 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 387 PennsylvaniaJudicial retentionsupreme courtlegal environmentpolitical issuesabortion rightshealthcare rightsvoting rightsGovenor ShapiroKristen SmithChristina LengyelThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1447165/rfk-jr-obesity-is-the-number-one-driver-of-chronic-disease https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1447165_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1447165_video_v5.mp4 RFK Jr: "Obesity is the number one driver of chronic disease" President Trump Makes an Announcement, Nov. 6, 2025 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 RFK JrRobert F. Kennedy Jr.chronic diseaseobesityhealthcare costsdiabetescardiac diseaseoverweightadult population https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1447360/prop-50-draws-f-rating-from-princeton-project-gop-calls-election-unfair https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1447360_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1447360_video_v5.mp4 Prop 50 draws ‘F’ rating from Princeton project, GOP calls election unfair From California in Focus | Friday November 7th, 2025 2025-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Prop 50Election ResultsPrinceton ProjectGerrymanderingRepublican Partyunfair election2026 elections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1447361/lawmaker-asks-feds-to-investigate-ca-pension-fund-clean-energy-losses-after-the-center-square-story https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1447361_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1447361_video_v5.mp4 Lawmaker asks feds to investigate CA pension fund clean energy losses after The Center Square story (The Center Square) - California Assemblyman Carl DeMaio, R-San Diego, requested a federal investigation into possible wrongdoing and fiduciary negligence at the California Public Employees' Retirement System regarding its clean energy fund losses that were exposed in an investigation by The Center Square. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_139132cc-7853-4602-ac30-fac90b10e780.html 2025-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 457 Carl DeMaioCalPERSFederal investigationpension fundsinvestment lossespublic pensionsCalpers Clean Energyprivate equityKenneth SchruppKenneth SchropMadelyn Shannonpublic records actnonprofithomeless housingfederal vouchers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1447362/prop-50-push-fuels-speculation-over-newsoms-white-house-plans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1447362_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1447362_video_v5.mp4 Prop 50 push fuels speculation over Newsom’s white house plans From California in Focus | Friday November 7th, 2025 2025-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 69 Gavin NewsomProp 50CaliforniaPresidential Run2028 electionDemocratic Partypolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1447363/taxpayers-have-a-cost-in-supreme-court-judicial-retention https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1447363_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1447363_video_v5.mp4 Taxpayers have a cost in Supreme Court judicial retention (The Center Square) – While many may think of the state’s highest court as an arbiter of the intersection between law and culture, taxpayers often take a more direct hit from the judges’ decisions. That is, right in the wallet. On Tuesday, voters across Pennsylvania overwhelmingly chose to retain David Wecht, Christine Donohue and Kevin Dougherty for another 10 years, preserving the state Supreme Court’s 5-2 liberal majority. 2025-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 574 taxpayer costsPennsylvania Supreme CourtPennsylvania politicsSupreme Courtjudicial hellholestaxpayer spendingelection cyclesmidterm electionspolitical strategyRoe versus Wadeabortion accessconstitutional actsreproductive rightsKristen SmithChristina Lengyel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1447364/illinois-gop-rep-sanctuary-expansion-bill-may-expose-many-to-civil-lawsuits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1447364_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1447364_video_v5.mp4 Illinois GOP Rep: Sanctuary expansion bill may expose many to civil lawsuits (The Center Square) – Illinois House and Senate leaders are touting legislation they say will protect people from federal immigration enforcement, but the House Republican floor leader says the bill could have unintended consequences and expose many people to civil liability. Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, D-Hillside, sponsored House Bill 1312. Under the bill, Welch said hospitals would be required to adopt safeguards concerning law enforcement. The bill would also impose mandates and ban civil arrests at hospitals, courthouses, college campuses and daycare centers. 2025-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 IllinoisSanctuary expansioncivil lawsuitslegislationChris WelchJB PritzkerIllinois SenateJeff KeicherGreg BishopFall Veto Sessionhealthcareinsurance industryIllinois in FocusState Senator Chapin Rosemedical legislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1447365/election-day-2025-nyc-elects-mamdani-democrats-sweep-va-nj-governors-races https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1447365_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1447365_video_v5.mp4 ELECTION DAY 2025: NYC elects Mamdani, Democrats sweep VA, NJ governors' races (The Center Square) – Self-proclaimed democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City after taking down the former Democrat New York governor for a second time on Tuesday. Democrats also won their respective races for governor in New Jersey and Virginia Tuesday. 2025-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 632 election resultsNew York CityNew JerseyVirginiaDemocratic PartyDemocratic SocialistsElection coverageThe Center SquareSarah Roderick-FitchChristen SmithOnline news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1447366/trump-says-inflation-nearly-gone-claims-us-at-perfect-number https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1447366_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1447366_video_v5.mp4 Trump says inflation nearly gone, claims U.S. at ‘Perfect number’ President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Lunch with the Prime Minister of Hungary Source: The White House 2025-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Donald TrumpJoe BidenInflationEconomic PolicyU.S. EconomyWhite HouseBilateral LunchHungaryPrime MinisterAdministration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1447367/trump-criticizes-democrats-over-economy-notes-25percent-thanksgiving-price-drop https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1447367_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1447367_video_v5.mp4 Trump criticizes democrats over economy, notes 25% thanksgiving price drop President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Lunch with the Prime Minister of Hungary Source: The White House 2025-11-08T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Donald TrumpDemocratsEconomyThanksgivingJoe BidenWalmartElection Cheating https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1447637/govt-shutdown-crippling-us-airports-thousands-of-flights-delayed-cancelled https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1447637_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1447637_video_v5.mp4 Govt shutdown crippling U.S. airports; thousands of flights delayed, cancelled (The Center Square) – As the government shutdown drags into its 38th day and forced flight reductions begin taking effect, the number of daily flight cancellations Americans are experiencing has skyrocketed. By noon Friday, airlines had slashed 850 flights within, into, or out of the United States – quadruple the number of cancellations made the previous day. The numbers will only increase over the coming days as 40 major U.S. airports implement the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce flight volume by 10%, a necessary safety measure as staffing shortages become more severe. 2025-11-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 512 government shutdownair travelflight cancellationsFederal Aviation AdministrationBudget CrisisLawmakersCongressional ActionAppropriations processDan McCalebTherese Boudreaux https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1447638/illinois-expands-sanctuary-policies-and-pritzker-trump-react-to-election-results-or-weekly-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1447638_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1447638_video_v5.mp4 Illinois Expands Sanctuary Policies & Pritzker, Trump React to Election Results | Weekly Recap Greg Bishop breaks down debate on the Illinois House floor over a bill expanding the state’s migrant sanctuary policies as lawmakers worked past midnight into Halloween. Democrats say the measure limits ICE authority, while Republicans warn it could expose police and local governments to lawsuits. Bishop also shares reactions from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and former President Donald Trump following Tuesday’s election results across the country and what those outcomes could signal for 2026 and beyond and more. 2025-11-09T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 3378 Illinoismigrant sanctuaryJ.B. PritzkerDonald Trumpelection resultsIllinois Senatestate legislatureillegal immigrationIllinois prisonsfentanylpublic safetystate budgettax amnestyGreg BishopThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1448249/il-comptroller-candidates-focus-on-transparency-timely-reporting https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1448249_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1448249_video_v5_converted.mp4 IL comptroller candidates focus on transparency, timely reporting 2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 69 IllinoisComptrollerTransparencyFinancial ReportingBudgetMargaret CrokeHolly KimBryan DrewIllinois Comptroller election https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1448250/president-trump-on-issuing-dollar2000-dividends-to-lower-and-middle-class-as-a-result-of-tariffs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1448250_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1448250_video_v5.mp4 President Trump on issuing $2000 dividends to lower & middle class as a result of tariffs President Trump on issuing $2000 dividends to lower & middle class as a result of tariffs. 11/10/25 Source: The White House 2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 123 Donald TrumpTariffsDividendsMiddle ClassLower ClassWhite HouseNational SecurityEconomic PolicyInvestment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1448251/pennsylvania-supreme-court-justice-retention-race-sees-big-campaign-spending https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1448251_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1448251_video_v5.mp4 Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice retention race sees big campaign spending From Pennsylvania in Focus episode, "Pennsylvanians retain Supreme Court justices" 2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 PennsylvaniaSupreme CourtJudicial ElectionRetention ElectionCampaign SpendingRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyPolitical Campaigns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1448252/pennsylvania-supreme-court-justice-retention-race-sees-politicized-campaigns-from-both-sides https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1448252_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1448252_video_v5.mp4 Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice retention race sees politicized campaigns from both sides From Pennsylvania in Focus episode, "Pennsylvanians retain Supreme Court justices" 2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 PennsylvaniaSupreme CourtJudgesRetentionHealthcareVoting RightsAbortionDemocratsRepublicanspolitical issue https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1448253/scotus-justices-grill-both-sides-on-tariff-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1448253_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1448253_video_v5.mp4 SCOTUS justices grill both sides on tariff case From America's Talking episode, "U.S. Supreme Court frosty on Trump's tariff power as world watches" 2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Supreme CourtSCOTUSTariffSolicitor GeneralLiberal JusticesConservative JusticesTariff Case https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1448254/trump-administration-undeterred-as-scotus-hears-tariff-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1448254_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1448254_video_v5.mp4 Trump administration undeterred as SCOTUS hears tariff case From America's Talking episode, "U.S. Supreme Court frosty on Trump's tariff power as world watches" 2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpTrump administrationTariffsSupreme CourtSCOTUSTariff powerU.S. Supreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1448255/vp-vance-praises-marines-says-they-are-the-most-important-warfighting-technology https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1448255_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1448255_video_v5.mp4 VP Vance praises Marines, says they are 'the most important warfighting technology' Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance Attend the United States Marine Corps Ball November 9, 2025 Source: White House 2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 JD VanceUS Marine Corpswarfightingmilitary technologynational defensesecond lady usha vance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1448256/vp-vance-reflects-on-his-debt-to-the-marine-corp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1448256_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1448256_video_v5.mp4 VP Vance reflects on his debt to the Marine Corp Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance Attend the United States Marine Corps Ball November 9, 2025 Source: White House 2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 JD VanceUsha VanceMarine CorpsMarine Corp BallVice PresidentUnited States Marine Corps https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1448257/is-the-government-shutdown-coming-to-an-end https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1448257_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1448257_video_v5.mp4 Is the government shutdown coming to an end? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the impacts of the government shutdown and the possible implications of the proposed Senate bill to bring it to an end on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 661 Government shutdownEconomicsTravel delaysBusiness travelTourismOrphe DivounguyChris KrugAffordable Care Acthealthcare costseconomic growthdemographic changeinsurance coveragepolicy ideasResolutionAI https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1448258/housing-first-vs-treatment-first-addressing-the-washington-homelessness-crisis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1448258_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1448258_video_v5.mp4 Housing First vs. Treatment First: Addressing the Washington Homelessness Crisis Washington's homelessness and drug crisis has sparked a fierce debate. This video explores the clash between grassroots cleanup group We Heart Seattle and supporters of the Housing First model - two differing visions for saving lives and restoring communities. 2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 318 Housing FirstTreatment FirstHomelessnessSeattleWashington StateMental healthDrug addictionAffordable HousingThe Center Squarenews https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1448259/survey-colorado-faces-shortage-of-after-school-programs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1448259_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1448259_video_v5.mp4 Survey: Colorado faces shortage of after-school programs (The Center Square) – Colorado is experiencing a significant shortage of out-of-school programs, according to a new report. The survey found that, while parents of 463,000 children in Colorado want them in an after-school program, 75% of those children are not. While still significant, that is 2% lower than the national average. This should be a priority for lawmakers, according to Kelly Streck, director of the Colorado Afterschool Partnership. 2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 390 after-school programsColoradoeducationfundingAmerica After 3pm Surveystudent participationprogram fundingbipartisan supportEsther WickhamElyse Apelhigher educationtaxpayer fundedRepublican PartyDemocratic Partysurvey data https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1448695/housing-first-debate-grows-and-washington-ag-draws-scrutiny-for-mean-tweets-video-or-weekly-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1448695_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1448695_video_v5.mp4 Housing first debate grows & Washington AG draws scrutiny for ‘mean tweets’ video | weekly recap We Heart Seattle’s Andrea Suarez highlights the scale of the city’s drug crisis showing bags of used drug foil collected from parks and streets. Meanwhile, Washington Attorney General Nick Brown faces scrutiny after directing and starring in a video mocking critics online during an active state bar investigation that was later dismissed. These stories reveal the tension between accountability, leadership, and public trust in Washington - and more. 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2120 housing firstaffordable housingdrug crisisSeattleNick BrownAttorney Generalsocial mediaWashington Statehomeless populationaddiction treatmentKing Countyproperty taxgovernment subsidiestransparencypolitical https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1448943/trump-vows-to-eliminate-va-backlog-after-the-most-of-any-year-in-the-history https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1448943_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1448943_video_v5.mp4 Trump vows to eliminate VA backlog after 'the most of any year in the history' President Trump and Vice President JD Vance Deliver Remarks November 11, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Donald TrumpVA backlogVeterans AffairsVeterans benefitsJoe BidenTrump administrationBiden administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1448944/president-trump-lays-a-wreath-at-the-tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1448944_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1448944_video_v5.mp4 President Trump lays a wreath at the tomb of The Unknown Soldier President Trump Participates in a Wreath Laying Ceremony Nevada 11, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Donald TrumpWhite HouseLaying WreathTomb of Unknown SoldierArlington National CemeteryNevada https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1448945/trump-vows-to-protect-veterans-our-veterans-were-sitting-on-the-sidewalks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1448945_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1448945_video_v5.mp4 Trump vows to protect veterans: 'Our veterans were sitting on the sidewalks' President Trump and Vice President JD Vance Deliver Remarks November 11, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Donald TrumpJD VanceVeteransVA Home Loan ProgramHomelessnessMilitaryWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1448946/president-trump-honoring-americas-heroes-who-vanquished-the-forces-of-wickedness-and-evil https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1448946_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1448946_video_v5.mp4 President Trump honoring America’s heroes who ‘Vanquished the forces of wickedness and evil’ President Trump and Vice President JD Vance Deliver Remarks November 11, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 74 Donald TrumpJD VanceVeterans DayMilitary StrengthAmerican DreamWhite HouseUS PoliticsIran NuclearB-2 Bombers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1448947/vp-vance-pays-tribute-to-fellow-service-members-on-veterans-day https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1448947_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1448947_video_v5.mp4 VP Vance pays tribute to fellow service members on veterans day President Trump and Vice President JD Vance Deliver Remarks November 11, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 JD VanceVeterans DayMilitary ServiceUnited StatesMarine CorpsService MembersVeteran Support https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1448948/trump-pays-tribute-to-over-a-million-americans-who-made-the-ultimate-sacrifice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1448948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1448948_video_v5.mp4 Trump pays tribute to over a million Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice President Trump and Vice President JD Vance Deliver Remarks November 11, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Donald TrumpJD VanceAmerican service membersMilitaryVeteransUS MilitaryThe White HousePolitical SpeechHonoringUSA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1448949/trump-honors-vietnam-hero-capt-dale-stovall-for-daring-rescue-mission https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1448949_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1448949_video_v5.mp4 Trump honors Vietnam hero Capt. Dale Stovall for daring rescue mission President Trump and Vice President JD Vance Deliver Remarks November 11, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Donald TrumpJD VanceVietnam WarDale StovallRescue MissionAir ForceAmerican VeteranMilitary HeroDowned Airman https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1448950/president-trump-announces-victory-day-to-honor-us-wins-in-world-wars https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1448950_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1448950_video_v5.mp4 President Trump announces “Victory day” to honor U.S. wins in world wars President Trump and Vice President JD Vance Deliver Remarks November 11, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 139 Donald TrumpJD VanceVictory DayWorld War IWorld War IIVeterans DayTrump AdministrationDepartment of War https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449386/pennsylvania-budget-bill-signed-into-law-after-a-135-day-wait https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449386_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449386_video_v5.mp4 Pennsylvania budget bill signed into law, after a 135-day wait Pennsylvania budget bill signed into law, after a 135-day wait November 12, 2025 2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 393 Pennsylvania budget billState budget signingAustin DavisJosh ShapiroBipartisan agreementPennsylvania governmentLegislative leadersPennsylvaniastate budgetbudget billtax cutsmental health https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449387/whistleblower-tacoma-urban-league-being-investigated-ceo-placed-on-leave https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449387_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449387_video_v5.mp4 Whistleblower: Tacoma Urban League being investigated; CEO placed on leave (The Center Square) – Concerns about the use of Washington state's Community Reinvestment Program (CRP) funds have now moved on to the Tacoma Urban League, including the organization's director being put on leave, interviews show. CRP was created to support homeownership for minorities by providing grants and funding to programs that assist low-income households, and to support minority owned business development. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_00dd71e8-a62a-4adf-853e-3e29db7a5480.html 2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 821 Tacoma Urban LeagueNon-profit investigationsWashington in FocusPierce CountyHousing programsRace-based housingMinority owned businessFinancial LiteracyTaxpayer moneyState Auditor's OfficeTim ClouserCarleen JohnsonNoemi Keggtin-PorterCorey OldwoldDese'rae Wilkins https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449388/press-sec-leavitt-responds-to-question-about-recently-released-epstein-emails https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449388_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449388_video_v5.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt responds to question about recently released Epstein emails Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Nov. 12, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 92 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449389/press-sec-leavitt-says-the-white-house-is-committed-to-dollar2000-tariff-rebate-checks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449389_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449389_video_v5.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt says 'The White House is committed' to $2,000 tariff rebate checks Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Nov. 12, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Karoline LeavittWhite HouseTariff RebateEconomic PolicyUS CitizensPress BriefingGovernment PolicyEconomic Advisors2000 Dollar Checks https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449390/appalachias-health-crisis-vp-vance-reflects-on-loss-life-expectancy-and-generational-struggles https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449390_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449390_video_v5.mp4 Appalachia’s health crisis: VP Vance reflects on loss, life expectancy, and generational struggles Vice President JD Vance Delivers Remarks at the Make America Healthy Again Summit November 12, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 JD VanceAppalachiaHealth CrisisLife ExpectancyPublic HealthPreventable IllnessHealthcareCancerMake America Healthy Again Summit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449391/vp-vance-calls-for-open-scientific-debate-warns-against-silencing-dissent https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449391_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449391_video_v5.mp4 VP Vance calls for open scientific debate, warns against silencing dissent Vice President JD Vance Delivers Remarks at the Make America Healthy Again Summit November 12, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 JD VanceRobert F. Kennedy Jr.Open DebateScientific DebatePublic HealthSilencing DissentConspiracy TheoryMake America Healthy Again SummitPolitical Speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449392/it-has-really-impacted-me-profoundly-vp-vance-on-kids-nutrition-and-wellness https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449392_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449392_video_v5.mp4 “It has really impacted me profoundly” — VP Vance on kids’ nutrition and wellness Vice President JD Vance Delivers Remarks at the Make America Healthy Again Summit November 12, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 JD VanceKids nutritionchild wellnesshealthy eatingMake America Healthy Again SummitnutritionfoodWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449393/fbi-director-patel-announces-chinese-commitment-to-stop-fentanyl-precursors https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449393_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449393_video_v5.mp4 FBI director Patel announces Chinese commitment to stop fentanyl precursors Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Nov. 12, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 91 FBIFBI Director PatelChinaFentanylDrug TraffickingDonald TrumpAttorney GeneralDepartment of JusticeAmbassador PerdueWhite House Briefing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449394/potential-union-mandate-for-family-caregivers-accessing-washington-cares-fund https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449394_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449394_video_v5.mp4 Potential union mandate for family caregivers accessing Washington cares fund The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Elizabeth New, Director of the Center for Healthcare and Worker Rights at Washington Policy Center. 2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 140 WA Cares Fundfamily caregiversunion mandateElizabeth NewWashington Policy CenterCarleen Johnsonhealthcareworker rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449395/is-ai-to-blame-for-october-job-cuts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449395_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449395_video_v5.mp4 Is AI to blame for October job cuts? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the job market and the impact of AI on productivity on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 805 Chris KrugOrphe DivounguyThe Center SquareEveryday Economicsjob cutsartificial intelligenceeconomy slowingtech industryworker layoffsAI adoptioneconomic impactjob creationprofit marginseconomic researchincentive design https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449534/gop-leader-say-democrats-cause-pain-by-voting-to-keep-government-closed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449534_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449534_video_v5.mp4 GOP leader say democrats “cause pain” by voting to keep government closed US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, November 12, 2025) Debate on the government shutdown Source: US House 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 150 Government ShutdownUS HouseHouse DemocratsHouse RepublicansSenate DemocratsPolitical GamesNovember 12, 2025 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449535/house-minority-leader-vows-to-continue-fight-for-affordable-healthcare https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449535_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449535_video_v5.mp4 House minority leader vows to continue fight for affordable healthcare US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, November 12, 2025) Debate on the government shutdown Source: US House 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 128 Hakeem JeffriesUS HouseGovernment shutdownAffordable Care ActDonald TrumpRepublicansHealthcare policyHouse Democrats https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449536/uc-system-mandates-training-affirming-gender-ideology https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449536_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449536_video_v5.mp4 UC system mandates training affirming gender ideology The University of California system has rolled out a new harassment prevention mandate requiring all students to complete training that affirms transgender policies — or face class registration blocks. 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 UC systemUniversity of Californiatransgender policiesharassment preventionclass registrationCalifornia Family Councilgender ideology https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449537/how-afterschool-programs-keep-kids-safe-while-parents-work https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449537_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449537_video_v5.mp4 How afterschool programs keep kids safe while parents work Colorado is experiencing a significant shortage of out-of-school programs, according to a new report. 2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 Afterschool programsChild safetyColoradoParentingKelly StruckFunding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449783/taxpayer-funds-at-center-of-controversy-over-washington-housing-program https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449783_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449783_video_v5.mp4 Taxpayer funds at center of controversy over Washington housing program From Washington In Focus | Wednesday November 11th, 2025 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Washingtonhousing programtaxpayer fundscommunityrace-based program https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449784/2percent-utility-rate-cap-bill-introduced-for-wisconsin https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449784_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449784_video_v5.mp4 2% utility rate cap bill introduced for Wisconsin Democratic legislators introduce bill ensuring 2% rate cap on utilities. Source: WisconsinEye November 11, 2025 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 91 WisconsinFrancesca HongUtility RateEnergy BillCost of LivingDemocratic PartyLegislationRate CapWisconsinEyeIntroduces Bill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449785/georgias-legal-defense-saves-taxpayers-from-dollar78-million-cost https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449785_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449785_video_v5.mp4 Georgia's legal defense saves taxpayers from $78 million cost Georgia's legal defense saves taxpayers from $78 million cost. Source: Georgia House 11/09/2025 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 GeorgiaGeorgia Attorney GeneralTaxpayersLegal DefenseFulton County Superior CourtFederal Energy Regulatory CommissionJudicial ReviewPublic Service Commission https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449910/incumbent-bruce-harrell-concedes-from-seattle-mayoral-race https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449910_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449910_video_v5.mp4 Incumbent Bruce Harrell concedes from Seattle mayoral race Mayor Harrell thanks Seattleites, local leaders & supporters in concession speech November 13, 2025 Source: The Seattle Channel 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 191 Bruce HarrellKatie WilsonSeattle mayoral raceconcedingelection resultsSeattleSeattle politicspolitical transitionelectionWashington https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449911/ag-rob-bonta-americans-should-be-outraged-over-alleged-snap-withholding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449911_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449911_video_v5.mp4 AG Rob Bonta: ‘Americans should be outraged’ over alleged snap withholding Attorney General Bonta Discusses Protecting SNAP Benefits November 10, 2025 Source: California Department of Justice 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Rob BontaSNAP benefitsFood StampsUSDAHungerFood InsecurityDonald TrumpWhite HouseGovernment Spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449912/records-reveal-further-details-of-wsba-investigation-into-ag-brown https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449912_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449912_video_v5.mp4 Records reveal further details of WSBA investigation into AG Brown (The Center Square) – Newly obtained records reveal further details of the Washington State Bar Association investigation into Attorney General Nick Brown that ended hours after The Center Square reached out for comment. WSBA rules dictate that bar complaint investigations into private attorneys are to be kept confidential, but The Center Square obtained records of the investigation through a public records request to the AGO. 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1035 Nick BrownWashington StateAttorney GeneralWashington Bar Associationinvestigative reportpublic records requestAttorney General's Officelegal ethicslegal representationconflict of interestState Bar AssociationCarleen JohnsonTJ MartinellEmma GrumbirgerPerkins Coie https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449913/wisconsin-school-consolidation-could-be-near-pendulum-swing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449913_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449913_video_v5.mp4 Wisconsin school consolidation could be near 'pendulum swing' Chris Lindner knows the possibility of his Loyal School District consolidating with Greenwood in Clark County has plenty of people paying attention. School consolidations in Wisconsin, now a rarity, could increase if his is successful. 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 523 school consolidationWisconsin schoolsdeclining enrollmentSchool DistrictsWisconsin LegislatureEducation in FocusThe Center SquareWisconsin reporterLawmakersDemocratic GovernorFeasibility StudyEsther WickhamJon StyfMilwaukee WisconsinChicago Illinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449914/north-carolina-rates-13th-out-of-50-states-in-tax-competitiveness https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449914_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449914_video_v5.mp4 North Carolina Rates 13th out of 50 States in Tax Competitiveness North Carolina Rates 13th out of 50 States in Tax Competitiveness 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 North CarolinaTax CompetitivenessTax FoundationCorporate TaxIncome TaxProperty TaxTax Index https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449915/trump-signs-executive-order-to-make-americas-foster-care-system-better-fairer-and-more-effective https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449915_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449915_video_v5.mp4 Trump signs executive order to 'make America's foster care system better, fairer, & more effective' President Trump signs executive order to 'Make America's foster care system better, fairer, & more effective' Source: The White House November 13, 2025 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Donald TrumpExecutive OrderFoster CareMelania TrumpJD VanceUshaWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449916/judeo-christian-groups-file-lawsuit-in-california-court https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449916_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449916_video_v5.mp4 Judeo-Christian groups file lawsuit in California court (The Center Square) -- Religious groups are suing dozens of members of activist group, Code Pink, for protests that disrupted worship services by Christian and Jewish organizations, a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court Southern District of California alleges. 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 587 Code PinklawsuitReligious groupsprotesting worship servicesChristian Jewish AllianceMission ChurchActivist groupprotestersCaliforniaIsraelPalestineGaza StripJohn EdwardsJohnny EdwardsMadeline Shannon https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449917/lawmakers-call-out-pritzker-for-lack-of-transparency-with-budget-cuts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449917_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449917_video_v5.mp4 Lawmakers call out Pritzker for lack of transparency with budget cuts 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 63 IllinoisLawmakersJB PritzkerBudget cutsRegan DeeringAmy ElikIllinois budgetTaxesGovernment spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449918/ballmer-group-pledges-dollar17-b-for-washington-early-childhood-ed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449918_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449918_video_v5.mp4 Ballmer group pledges $1.7 b for Washington early childhood Ed Andi Smith with the Balmer Group announcing decade commitment to fund ECEAP in WA November 12, 2025 Source: TVW 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 Ballmer Groupearly childhood educationECEAPWashington StateAndi Smithfundinggrantseconomic mobilityopportunityinvestments https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449919/trump-signs-funding-bill-after-shutdown-standoff https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449919_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449919_video_v5.mp4 Trump signs funding Bill after shutdown standoff President Trump Signs Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371 November 12, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Donald Trumpfunding billgovernment shutdownSenate AmendmentH.R. 5371political standoffUS PoliticsDemocrats https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449920/president-trump-on-issuing-dollar2000-dividends-to-lower-and-middle-class-as-a-result-of-tariffs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449920_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449920_video_v5.mp4 President Trump on issuing $2000 dividends to lower & middle class as a result of tariffs President Trump on issuing $2000 dividends to lower & middle class as a result of tariffs 11/10/2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 90 Donald TrumpTariffsMiddle ClassLower Class$2000 dividendEconomic PolicyNational DebtInvestmentUnited StatesJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449921/massive-hunting-and-fishing-discounts-including-second-amendment-tax-holiday-for-floridians https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449921_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449921_video_v5.mp4 'Massive' hunting & fishing discounts including 'Second Amendment Tax Holiday' for Floridians 'Massive' hunting & fishing discounts including 'Second Amendment Tax Holiday' for Floridians. Source: Ron DeSantis on Rumble November 10, 2025 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 Ron DeSantisFloridaHuntingFishingTax HolidaySecond AmendmentFishing LicenseHunting LicenseSales Tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449922/us-officials-deny-report-of-middle-east-plan-call-it-speculative-and-inaccurate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449922_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449922_video_v5.mp4 U.S. Officials deny report of Middle East plan, call it speculative and inaccurate Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Nov. 12, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Karoline LeavittWhite HousePress SecretaryGaza BorderMilitary BaseMiddle East PlanU.S. GovernmentIsraelDepartment of Navy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449923/jan-6-panel-cost-twice-previous-estimates-hiring-tv-producers-to-dramatize-attack https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449923_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449923_video_v5.mp4 Jan. 6 panel cost twice previous estimates, hiring TV producers to dramatize attack (The Center Square) – The U.S. House select committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol cost almost twice as much as previously reported, including spending taxpayer funds for TV news producers and documentary filmmakers to create videos dramatizing its case against President Donald Trump, an investigation by The Center Square found. 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 620 January 6th CommitteeDonald TrumpCapitol riotinvestigationvideo productionThe Center SquareHouse DemocratsNewspolitical mileageriotCommittee hearingKevin McCarthyNancy PelosiSocial MediaWebsite https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449924/rep-brandon-gill-blasts-democrats-for-political-nihilism-during-government-shutdown-debate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449924_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449924_video_v5.mp4 Rep. Brandon Gill blasts democrats for ‘Political Nihilism’ during government shutdown debate US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, November 12, 2025) Source: US House 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 Brandon GillGovernment ShutdownPolitical NihilismDemocrat PartyPolicy ProposalsUS HouseFederal GovernmentNational Debt https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449925/white-house-touts-record-transparency-on-epstein-files https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449925_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449925_video_v5.mp4 White house touts record transparency on Epstein files Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Nov. 12, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Karoline LeavittWhite HouseJeffrey EpsteinDepartment of JusticeHouse Oversight CommitteeDocument ReleaseGrand JuryTransparencyGovernment TransparencyRepublican Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449926/allegations-of-favoritism-spark-scrutiny-over-state-funded-nonprofits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449926_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449926_video_v5.mp4 Allegations of favoritism spark scrutiny over state-funded nonprofits From Washington In Focus | Wednesday November 11th, 2025 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 FavoritismWashington In FocusNonprofitsState fundingInternal investigationsSeattleTacoma https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1449927/fbi-praises-trumps-historic-initiative-to-combat-fentanyl https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1449927_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1449927_video_v5.mp4 FBI praises Trump’s 'historic' initiative to combat fentanyl Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Nov. 12, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Karoline LeavittPress SecretaryThe White HouseFBIDonald TrumpFentanylDrug crisisLaw enforcementSafeguardingAmerican Public https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1457364/pritzker-disagrees-with-durbin-on-vote-to-end-shutdown https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1457364_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1457364_video_v5.mp4 Pritzker disagrees with Durbin on vote to end shutdown (The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he is disappointed that Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin voted in favor of ending the partial shutdown of the federal government. Durbin joined seven other Democrats in voting with Republican senators to send government funding legislation to the U.S. House. “Many of my friends are unhappy. They think we should have kept our government closed indefinitely to protest the policies of the Trump administration. I share their opinions of this administration but cannot accept a strategy which wages political battle at the expense of my neighbor’s paycheck or the food for his children,” Durbin said on the Senate floor this week. 2025-11-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1440 JB PritzkerDick Durbinfederal government shutdownIllinoisgovernment reopeningDonald Trumpcorporate head taxChicagobudget legislationimmigration policyDACAschool fundingeducationproperty taxtax credits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1457365/melania-trump-calls-foster-care-plan-the-start-of-a-lasting-nationwide-movement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1457365_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1457365_video_v5.mp4 Melania Trump calls foster care plan the start of a 'lasting nationwide movement' President Trump and the First Lady Participate in an Executive Order Signing November 13, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Melania TrumpDonald TrumpWhite HouseExecutive OrderFoster CareChildrenNationwide MovementFirst LadyGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1457366/white-house-initiative-seeks-corporate-support-for-foster-youth-opportunities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1457366_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1457366_video_v5.mp4 White House initiative seeks corporate support for foster youth opportunities President Trump and the First Lady Participate in an Executive Order Signing November 13, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Donald TrumpWhite HouseExecutive OrderFoster Care SystemYouth OpportunitiesCorporate SupportSigning CeremonyAmerican Companies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1457367/white-house-announces-new-actions-to-make-foster-care-system-better-fairer-and-more-effective https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1457367_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1457367_video_v5.mp4 White House announces new actions to make foster care system 'better, fairer, and more effective' President Trump and the First Lady Participate in an Executive Order Signing November 13, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Donald TrumpMelania TrumpFoster CareExecutive OrderWhite HouseFostering the Future InitiativeAmerica's YouthUshaFirst LadySecond Lady https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1457368/trump-vows-stronger-protections-for-vulnerable-children-in-foster-care https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1457368_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1457368_video_v5.mp4 Trump vows stronger protections for vulnerable children in foster care President Trump and the First Lady Participate in an Executive Order Signing November 13, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Donald TrumpFoster CareChildren's RightsVulnerable ChildrenWhite HouseExecutive OrderChild WelfareOrphansAdoptionGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1457369/what-incentives-are-home-builders-offering-new-home-buyers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1457369_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1457369_video_v5.mp4 What incentives are home builders offering new home buyers? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss home builder incentives on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-11-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 750 home builder industryincentivized mortgagemortgage ratesreal estateChris KrugOrphe DivounguyZillow datareal estate developmentsmaller lotsZillowsurvey datahome ownershipdemand shockhousing markethousing sector https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1458097/ucsd-renames-scholarship-after-affirmative-action-settlement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1458097_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1458097_video_v5.mp4 UCSD renames scholarship after affirmative action settlement (The Center Square) - University of California, San Diego has renamed one of its scholarship programs following a legal settlement with the Pacific Legal Foundation, which sought to ensure equal treatment and educational opportunity for all students regardless of race. 2025-11-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 443 UC San Diegoaffirmative actionlawsuitBlack alumni scholarshipstudent debttuition costfinancial aidEliana KernodleEsther Wickhamaffirmative action cases https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1458301/uc-berkeley-officials-cooperating-in-federal-investigation-of-turning-point-usa-protest https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1458301_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1458301_video_v5.mp4 UC Berkeley officials cooperating in federal investigation of Turning Point USA protest (The Center Square) -- Following a sometimes violent protest at University of California, Berkeley Monday night, school officials said they would cooperate with a federal investigation into altercations at the demonstration. The statement, released via email in response to The Center Square’s questions, said the university was cooperating with a federal investigation into the disruptions caused by agitators who the Trump administration deemed Antifa at the protest. 2025-11-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 421 CaliforniaTurning Point USAUC BerkeleyprotestsDepartment of Justicefederal fundingdemonstrationscounter protestersTrump administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1458302/analysis-trumps-proposed-tariff-rebate-would-cost-twice-as-much-as-tariffs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1458302_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1458302_video_v5.mp4 Analysis: Trump's proposed tariff rebate would cost twice as much as tariffs (The Center Square) – President Donald Trump has again floated the idea of sending Americans $2,000 from tariff revenue, but a new analysis suggests the import taxes won't bring in enough money to cover the proposed checks. Trump's tariff rebate suggestion comes a week after the Supreme Court sharply questioned his authority to impose tariffs under a 1977 law that he has used to justify the bulk of the tariffs announced on April 2, which he dubbed "Liberation Day" for U.S. trade. The cases challenging Trump's tariff authority remain pending before the nation's highest court, but even if the revenue source were not in question, Trump could face challenges in getting the checks out to taxpayers. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_88d156dd-cb20-493d-9b9f-ded4e379a03f.html 2025-11-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 520 Donald TrumpTariff RevenueUS TaxpayersTrump tariffsFederal debtNational debtSupreme court caseTariff authorityDan McCalebBret SwansonBrett RowlandDividendsEconomic AdvisorOral arguments https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1458303/pennsylvania-finally-closes-dollar501b-budget-deal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1458303_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1458303_video_v5.mp4 Pennsylvania finally closes $50.1B budget deal (The Center Square) – After a 135-day wait and $12 billion in taxpayer money collected, the state cemented a spending plan for all of it, and more. Pennsylvania's final budget came in at $50.1 billion, less than what Gov. Josh Shapiro initially asked for but well north of what Republican leadership had been looking to spend. The legislation includes much of what Democrats had asked for in budgets passed by the House over the course of the last several months, like a new formula for cyber charter schools, a nearly $1 billion infusion into public schools for educational programs, building remediation and student services, and support for food banks and health care providers. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_a717643a-a1df-4840-b961-b02d38263a59.html 2025-11-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 508 Pennsylvania budgetEducation Fundingcyber funding formulasPennsylvaniaearned income tax creditbipartisan winJosh Shapiromass transitChristen SmithChristina LengyelRegional GreenhouseShapiro's budgetstate tax return https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1458304/douglas-county-superintendent-rightsizing-delay-and-enrollment-drop-fuel-budget-crisis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1458304_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1458304_video_v5.mp4 Douglas County Superintendent: Rightsizing delay & enrollment drop fuel budget crisis Nevada Subcommittee on Education Accountability November 9, 2025 Source: The Nevada Legislature 2025-11-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 158 Douglas Countyschool budgetNevadaenrollment dropfiscal yearbudget crisisFrankie Alvaradoschool fundingNevada LegislatureNevada Department of Education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1458383/protestor-allegedly-jumped-on-car-outside-worship-service https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1458383_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1458383_video_v5.mp4 Protestor allegedly jumped on car outside worship service From California in Focus | Thursday November 13th, 2025 2025-11-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 ProtestorCaliforniaWorship serviceCarDamaged property https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1458384/interfaith-events-disrupted-as-protestors-try-to-deter-support-for-israel https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1458384_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1458384_video_v5.mp4 Interfaith events disrupted as protestors try to deter support for Israel From California in Focus | Thursday November 13th, 2025 2025-11-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 InterfaithIsraelProtestJewishCode PinkChristianReligious FreedomWorship ServicesPolitical Protest https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1458537/federal-services-to-slowly-recover-following-end-of-government-shutdown https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1458537_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1458537_video_v5.mp4 Federal services to slowly recover following end of government shutdown (The Center Square) – With the longest government shutdown in history finally over, federal agencies are slowly bringing affected services back online and hoping to resume normal operations by the end of next week. Tens of millions of low-income Americans on food stamps should receive November benefits within 24 hours, Politico reported. Some of the most disruptive consequences of the 43-day shutdown, however, may take longer to remedy. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_9a4a4017-2de1-4735-a433-2b09d70ca5d0.html 2025-11-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 515 Government ShutdownGovernment WorkersFood StampsAir TravelFederal Aviation Administrationair traffic controllersflight reductionsmass delaystravel newsDan McCalebTherese BoudreauxDemocratic US SenatorsRepublican https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1458538/the-carbon-tax-saga-ends-in-pennsylvania-for-now https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1458538_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1458538_video_v5.mp4 The carbon tax saga ends in Pennsylvania, for now (The Center Square) – After six long years, the fate of Pennsylvania’s entry into a multi-state emissions curbing program is settled. And much to legislative Republicans' joy, there will be no Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in the commonwealth. Nor will the uncertainty of it spike utility bills for customers already feeling the financial strain from an unpredictable economy. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_63198313-ef0f-466d-a3cd-5c67d8ee4b31.html 2025-11-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 527 Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiativecarbon taxesPennsylvaniaclimate changerenewable energyJosh ShapiroPennsylvania budgetPennsylvania governmentclimate actionpower generationSenate RepublicansGovernor Wolfbuilding tradesChristina LengyelChristen Smith https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1458670/president-trump-says-he-achieved-perfect-score-on-advanced-cognitive-test https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1458670_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1458670_video_v5.mp4 President Trump says he achieved ‘perfect score’ on advanced cognitive test President Trump Gaggles with Press on Air Force One, Nov. 14, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Donald Trumpcognitive testmental acuityPresident TrumpAir Force OneJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1458671/doj-investigates-protests-at-turning-point-usa-event-at-uc-berkeley https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1458671_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1458671_video_v5.mp4 DOJ investigates protests at turning point USA event at UC berkeley From California in Focus | Friday November 14th, 2025 2025-11-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 DOJTurning Point USAUC BerkeleyPam BondiAntifaProtestsDemonstrationSmoke BombUS Department of JusticeAttorney General https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1458672/inside-the-clashes-at-uc-berkeley-tpusa-protesters-and-new-doj-scrutiny https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1458672_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1458672_video_v5.mp4 Inside the clashes at UC Berkeley: TPUSA, protesters, and new DOJ scrutiny From California in Focus | Friday November 14th, 2025 2025-11-15T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 169 UC BerkeleyTurning Point USAAntifaDepartment of JusticeProtestPam BondiCharlie KirkDemonstrationCampus TourCollege CampusStudent Protest https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1458861/president-trump-talks-lawsuit-against-bbc-for-altering-jan-6-speech https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1458861_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1458861_video_v5.mp4 President Trump talks lawsuit against BBC for altering Jan. 6 speech President Trump Gaggles with Press on Air Force One, Nov. 14, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Donald TrumpBBClawsuitJanuary 6speechAir Force One https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1458975/tacoma-urban-league-investigation-and-new-records-on-ag-brown-or-weekly-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1458975_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1458975_video_v5.mp4 Tacoma urban league investigation & new records on AG Brown | weekly recap Concerns over the use of Washington’s Community Reinvestment Program funds have expanded to the Tacoma Urban League, where the organization’s director has been placed on leave, interviews show. The CRP was created to support minority homeownership, aid low-income households, and assist minority-owned business development. Separately, newly obtained records provide additional details about the Washington State Bar Association’s investigation into Attorney General Nick Brown — an investigation that ended hours after The Center Square requested comment. Although WSBA rules require confidentiality for complaints involving private attorneys, the records were obtained through a public-records request to the Attorney General’s Office. 2025-11-16T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1816 Tacoma Urban LeagueNick BrownState Bar Associationhousing programstate taxpayer fundsinternal investigationAttorney General OfficetransparencyWashington StateAttorney Generalminority businessThe Center Squarenewslegal systemracial issue https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1459280/illinois-in-focus-dcfs-updates-missing-children-numbers-budget-cuts-eo-transparency-criticized https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1459280_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1459280_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: DCFS updates missing children numbers; Budget cuts EO transparency criticized Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Nov. 17th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-11-17T14:23:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1954 Illinois in FocusGreg BishopIllinois DCFSmissing childrenbudget cutstransparencyJ.B. PritzkerThe Center Squarefoster caremissing youthchild welfarestate budgetIllinois economyRegan DeeringFreedom of Information Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1460324/georgias-special-committee-on-investigations-on-dealing-with-super-pac-dark-money https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1460324_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1460324_video_v4.mp4 Georgia's Special Committee on Investigations on dealing with Super PAC 'Dark money' Georgia's Special Committee on Investigations on dealing with Super PAC 'Dark money' Source: Georgia Senate 11/12/25 2025-11-17T16:55:53.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 152 GeorgiaSpecial Committee on InvestigationsSuper PACDark moneyElectionCampaign financeEthics violationDavid AmatiState Ethics CommissionFinancial recordsethics hearingSubpoenashadow money https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1460325/pritzkers-budget-cuts-executive-order-transparency-criticized https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1460325_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1460325_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker's budget cuts executive order transparency criticized Greg Bishop shares recent criticism from Illinois House Republicans to what they say is the lack of transparency around Gov. J.B. Pritzker's recent executive order calling for state agencies to find efficiencies in their annual spending plan. 2025-11-17T15:28:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 672 JB PritzkerIllinois budgetbudget cutstaxpayer spendingAmy ElikRegan DeeringIllinoisState policiescorporate taxTrump administrationtaxpayer impactsmall businesseseconomic policyfederal fundingState House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1460326/missing-children-numbers-updated-by-illinois-child-welfare-agency https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1460326_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1460326_video_v4.mp4 Missing children numbers updated by Illinois' child welfare agency Greg Bishop shares the latest numbers on youth in care missing provided by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and gets reaction from Statehouse candidate Bailey Templeton, who is also seeking more transparency on the management of the child welfare agency. 2025-11-17T15:27:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 888 IllinoisIllinois DCFSmissing youthmissing childrenchild welfareBailey Templetonstate audittransparencystate agencyfoster youthGreg BishopThe Center Squarechildren servicesIllinois StatehouseFOIA request https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1460539/election-integrity-concerns-after-last-minute-withdrawal-erodes-trust https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1460539_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1460539_video_v4.mp4 Election integrity concerns after last-minute withdrawal ‘erodes trust’ U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner, R-Wash. Virtual Media Availability 11/17 Source: Rep. Michael Baumgartner 2025-11-17T22:56:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 146 Michael Baumgartnerelection integritycandidate withdrawalvoter trustelectoral processWashington statecongressmangovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1460540/president-trump-says-his-administration-is-reducing-prices-after-highest-inflation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1460540_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1460540_video_v4.mp4 President Trump says his administration is reducing prices after 'highest inflation' President Trump Gaggles with Press Upon Departure in Palm Beach, FL, Nov. 16, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-17T20:48:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Donald TrumpInflationPrice ReductionDemocratsUS EconomyAffordabilityWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1460541/trump-signals-support-for-tough-new-sanctions-targeting-countries-doing-business-with-russia https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1460541_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1460541_video_v4.mp4 Trump signals support for tough new sanctions targeting countries doing business with Russia President Trump Gaggles with Press Upon Departure in Palm Beach, FL, Nov. 16, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-17T20:47:56.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Donald TrumpRussiaIranSanctionsLegislationInternational RelationsVladimir PutinRepublican Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1460542/gop-lawmakers-call-for-budget-cuts-say-illinois-cant-afford-rising-state-spending https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1460542_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1460542_video_v4.mp4 GOP lawmakers call for budget cuts, say Illinois can’t afford rising state spending Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday November 17th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-11-17T20:47:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 IllinoisBudget CutsState SpendingGovernment SpendingRegan DeeringIllinois BudgetElikGovernor Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1460543/pritzker-reacts-to-end-of-shutdown-snap-return-and-durbins-vote-to-reopen-government https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1460543_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1460543_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker reacts to end of shutdown, SNAP return and Durbin’s vote to reopen government Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday November 17th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-11-17T20:46:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 J.B. Pritzkergovernment shutdownSNAPDick Durbingovernment reopeningIllinoisUS SenateTrump Administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1460544/shutdown-talk-and-policy-clashes-put-illinois-federal-funding-in-the-spotlight https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1460544_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1460544_video_v4.mp4 Shutdown talk and policy clashes put Illinois’ federal funding in the spotlight Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday November 17th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-11-17T20:45:41.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 IllinoisFederal FundingGovernment ShutdownPolicy ClashesGreg BishopIllinois PoliciesFederal GovernmentState of IllinoisTax Dollars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1460545/school-consolidations-in-wisconsin https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1460545_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1460545_video_v4.mp4 School consolidations in Wisconsin (The Center Square) — Chris Lindner knows the possibility of his Loyal School District consolidating with Greenwood in Clark County has plenty of people paying attention. School consolidations in Wisconsin, now a rarity, could increase if his is successful. “It very well could be a pendulum swing,” Lindner told Wisconsin's Assembly Committee on Education during a public hearing Tuesday on five school consolidation bills. The measures are aimed at helping school districts use consolidation to combat decreased enrollments and aging buildings across the state. Public school enrollment in Wisconsin is expected to decline by 200,000 students by 2050. The state has seen an estimated 10,000 fewer students each year. 2025-11-17T20:12:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 School ConsolidationWisconsinSchool DistrictsChris LindnerClark CountyState Department of EducationSchool FinancesSchool Enrollment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1460546/film-credit-bill-sparks-divide-between-budget-warnings-and-workforce-benefits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1460546_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1460546_video_v4.mp4 Film credit Bill sparks divide between budget warnings and workforce benefits Nevada Assembly bill five creates a Summerlin production studios project, which includes transferable tax credits for film productions based at a new studio facility November 16, 2025 Source: Nevada Legislature 2025-11-17T20:11:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 176 NevadaAssembly Bill 5Film tax creditsSummerlinFilm productionsWorkforce developmentEconomic developmentRep. Monroe-MorenoRep. Hansen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1460547/wisconsin-police-suspects-south-american-organization-linked-to-property-thefts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1460547_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1460547_video_v4.mp4 Wisconsin police suspects South American organization linked to property thefts Police suspects South American organization linked to property thefts November 17, 2025 Source: Mequon Police Department 2025-11-17T17:11:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 MequonMequon Police DepartmentWisconsinProperty theftSouth AmericanOrganizationCrimeInvestigation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1461146/hemp-industry-wants-regulation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1461146_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461146_video_v4.mp4 Hemp industry wants regulation Greg Bishop discusses the current status of regulations on the hemp industry after the federal government approved regulating intoxicating hemp products. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he's looking to work with the industry on how Illinois can further regulate the industry. 2025-11-18T16:27:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 455 hemp industryregulationintoxicating hemphemp productsJ.B. PritzkerIllinoisFederal regulationCannabis regulationUS CongresslegislationHemp regulationMedical cannabisRecreational useJim TalmontiDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1461147/chicago-committee-rejects-mayors-proposed-tax-hikes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1461147_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461147_video_v4.mp4 Chicago committee rejects mayor's proposed tax hikes Greg Bishop shares comments from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson after a city council committee rejected a slew of proposed tax increases he says are needed to prevent layoffs in city government. Johnson vowed to veto a budget with a property tax increase, but dodged whether he'd veto a budget that didn't include a head tax on employers. 2025-11-18T15:06:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 727 Brandon JohnsonChicago budgetProperty taxesTax increasesIllinois economicsHead taxIllinois governmentGreg BishopChicagoChicago Illinoisbudget newsIllinoiscorporate taxlease taxThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1461148/illinois-in-focus-chicago-committee-rejects-proposed-tax-hikes-hemp-industry-wants-regulation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1461148_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461148_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Chicago committee rejects proposed tax hikes; Hemp industry wants regulation Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Nov. 17th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-11-18T14:35:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2085 IllinoisChicago taxesHemp industryGreg BishopTax increaseChicago politicsIllinois newsThe Center SquareBrandon JohnsonJ.B. PritzkerElectionChicagoGovernmentIntoxicating hempCandidate filing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1461149/ucsd-renames-scholarship-after-affirmative-action-settlement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1461149_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461149_video_v4.mp4 UCSD renames scholarship after affirmative action settlement (The Center Square) - University of California, San Diego has renamed one of its scholarship programs following a legal settlement with the Pacific Legal Foundation, which sought to ensure equal treatment and educational opportunity for all students regardless of race. After settling the case, Californians for Equal Rights v. UC San Diego, et al., the university changed the name of its Black Alumni Scholarship Fund to the Goins Alumni Scholarship Fund, honoring Dr. Lennon Goins, a UCSD alumnus. 2025-11-18T13:01:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 University of California San Diegoaffirmative actionlegal settlementequal opportunityscholarship fundLennon Goins https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1461472/auburn-city-council-passes-sales-tax-increase-for-public-safety https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1461472_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461472_video_v4.mp4 Auburn city council passes sales tax increase for public safety City of Auburn City Council Meeting November 17, 2025 Source: City of Auburn 2025-11-18T22:51:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 285 Auburn city councilsales tax increasepublic safetyKate BaldwinHasaan AmarEline SirigiusTracy Taylorpolice forcemedian incomeWashington https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1461473/what-does-reopening-the-federal-government-mean-for-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1461473_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461473_video_v4.mp4 What does reopening the federal government mean for the economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the economic impacts of reopening the federal government on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-11-18T21:18:58.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 643 government shutdowneconomic impactfederal reserveeconomic dataLabor MarketPrivate SectorConsumer Price IndexEconomic ActivityChris KrugThe Center SquareEveryday EconomicscongressAffordable Care ActLayoff AnnouncementsTech Sector https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1461474/us-senate-hopeful-cooper-draws-response-from-homeland-security https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1461474_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461474_video_v4.mp4 U.S. Senate hopeful Cooper draws response from Homeland Security U.S. Senate hopeful Cooper draws response from Homeland Security. Read the full story at: https://www.thecentersquare.com/north_carolina/article_cfcd1bfd-9a8c-4405-a3fa-73a515b0dd33.html 2025-11-18T21:11:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Roy CooperHomeland SecurityImmigration Law EnforcementCharlotteNorth CarolinaOperation Charlotte's WebImmigration and Customs EnforcementICECriminal Records https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1461475/trump-warns-seattle-may-lose-world-cup-labels-mayor-as-liberal-communist https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1461475_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461475_video_v4.mp4 Trump warns Seattle may lose world cup, labels Mayor as ‘liberal communist’ President Trump Meets with the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026 November 17, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-18T20:17:16.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 139 Donald TrumpFIFA World CupSeattlecrimeliberalcommunistmayorSoccerfootball https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1461476/president-trump-fans-should-apply-right-away-for-world-cup-visas https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1461476_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461476_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: Fans should ‘apply right away’ for World Cup visas President Trump Meets with the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026 Source: The White House 2025-11-18T17:39:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Donald TrumpWorld CupFIFA World Cup 2026VisaState DepartmentHomeland Security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1461477/president-trump-says-fifa-world-cup-ticket-sales-are-setting-records https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1461477_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461477_video_v4.mp4 President Trump says FIFA World Cup ticket sales are “setting records” President Trump Meets with the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026 Source: The White House 2025-11-18T17:37:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 21 Donald TrumpFIFAWorld Cup 2026Ticket SalesWhite HouseSoccerMeetingSetting RecordsRecord-Breaking https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1461569/gop-accuses-democrats-of-show-vote-on-epstein-files https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1461569_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461569_video_v4.mp4 GOP accuses democrats of ‘show vote’ on Epstein Files US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, November 18, 2025) 2025-11-19T00:40:50.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 306 Mike JohnsonEpstein filesJoe BidenDonald TrumpDepartment of JusticeThe Center Squarenewssubscribewebsitesocial mediahealthcare costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1461570/senate-passes-epstein-bill-as-soon-as-it-comes-over-from-the-house https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1461570_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461570_video_v4.mp4 Senate passes Epstein Bill as Soon as it comes over from the house US Senate Floor November 18, 2025 Source: US Senate 2025-11-19T00:04:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 SenateJeffrey EpsteinChuck SchumerRepublicanEpstein Files Transparency ActUS SenatelegislationUS HouseHR 4405Congressional News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1461899/il-sec-of-state-announces-ids-for-apple-wallet https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1461899_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461899_video_v4.mp4 IL Sec of State announces IDs for Apple Wallet Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says, as of Wednesday, Illinoisans will be able to add their driver’s license or state ID directly to their Apple Wallet. 2025-11-19T16:48:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 117 IllinoisApple WalletAlexi GiannouliasDriver's LicenseState IDMobile IDiPhoneDigital IDO'Hare AirportMidway Airport https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1461900/florida-rep-fine-r-i-think-illegal-immigrants-are-a-scourge-on-this-country https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1461900_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461900_video_v4.mp4 Florida Rep. Fine (R): "I think illegal immigrants are a scourge on this country" During the "House Education and Workforce Hearing Workforce Protections Subcommittee "E-Verify: Ensuring Lawful Employment in America" meeting, Florida Rep. Fine (R) said "I think illegal immigrants are a scourge on this country" Source: U.S. House 11/19/2025 2025-11-19T16:28:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 147 Rep. FineFloridaHouse Hearingillegal immigrationAmerican wagestax evasionhealth insuranceauto insurance rateslegal workersconstruction businessjob marketE-Verify https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1461901/illinois-secretary-of-state-launches-digital-id https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1461901_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461901_video_v4.mp4 Illinois Secretary of State launches digital ID Greg Bishop shares an announcement from the Illinois Secretary of State about the launch of digital ID for Apple devices. 2025-11-19T14:59:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 482 Illinoisdigital IDdriver's licensestate IDApple walletAlexi GiannouliasGreg Bishopmobile IDidentity verificationunderage drinkingfake IDsalcohol salestechnology accesscivil libertiesLisa Gardner https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1461902/chicagoans-speak-up-about-budget-immigration-enforcement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1461902_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461902_video_v4.mp4 Chicagoans speak up about budget, immigration enforcement Greg Bishop shares recent public comments from residents of the city of Chicago about the city's finances and immigration policies ahead of a new budget year with the prospect of a slew of tax increases to pay for a more than billion dollar budget deficit. 2025-11-19T14:58:50.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 569 Brandon JohnsonChicagotax proposalsbudget deficitChicago Public SchoolsChicago City Councilproperty taxillegal immigrationimmigration policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1461903/illinois-senate-presidents-dollar10m-campaign-finance-fine-dropped https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1461903_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461903_video_v4.mp4 Illinois Senate President's $10M campaign finance fine dropped Greg Bishop reviews actions taken by the Illinois State Board of Elections in regards to a nearly $10 million fine for campaign finance violations with Illinois Senate President Don Harmon's campaign committee. Bishop also shares recent public comments from residents of the city 2025-11-19T14:57:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 845 Greg BishopIllinoisDon HarmonElection LawIllinois Senatecampaign financecampaign contributionscampaign finance lawLiberty Justice CenterState Board of Electionscampaign committeeelection finesnominating petitionspublic safetyelection addresses https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1461904/illinois-in-focus-dollar10m-campaign-finance-fine-dropped-digital-id-unveiled-chicagoans-speak-up https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1461904_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461904_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: $10M campaign finance fine dropped; Digital ID unveiled, Chicagoans speak up Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Nov. 19th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-11-19T14:43:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2264 Illinoiscampaign financedigital IDChicago taxIllinois State Board of ElectionsGreg BishopAlexi GiannouliasState Board of ElectionsBrandon Johnsontax proposalsChicago City CouncilPublic commentsIllinois Secretary of StateMobile IDThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1461905/seattle-king-county-move-to-backfill-dollar40m-gap-in-homeless-funds-after-hud-rule-change https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1461905_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461905_video_v4.mp4 Seattle, King County move to backfill $40M gap in homeless funds after HUD rule change (The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s funding notice of last week is expected to create a $40 million shortfall for the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, leaving Seattle and King County scrambling to cover the gap as they continue budget deliberations. 2025-11-19T14:30:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 933 HUDKing CountySeattlehomelessnesshousing fundsbudget gapurban developmenthomelessness servicesKCRHACity of SeattleBudgetFederal FundingThe Center Squarenews coveragereporting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1461906/there-will-be-no-regional-greenhouse-gas-initiative-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1461906_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461906_video_v4.mp4 There will be no Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in Pennsylvania Much to legislative Republicans' joy, there will be no Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in the commonwealth. Nor will the uncertainty of it spike utility bills for customers already feeling the financial strain from an unpredictable economy. From Pennsylvania in Focus episode, "The carbon tax saga ends in Pennsylvania, for now" 2025-11-19T13:53:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Regional Greenhouse Gas InitiativePennsylvaniautility billselectricity ratescarbon taxstate governmentlegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1461907/pennsylvania-finally-closes-dollar501b-budget-deal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1461907_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461907_video_v4.mp4 Pennsylvania finally closes $50.1B budget deal From Pennsylvania in Focus episode, "Pennsylvania finally closes $50.1B budget deal" 2025-11-19T13:49:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Pennsylvaniabudget dealgovernmentgeneral electionstatus quo https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1461908/us-house-votes-427-1-on-epstein-files-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1461908_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461908_video_v4.mp4 U.S. House votes 427-1 on Epstein files bill Epstein Vote– The yeas are 427, the nays are 1 2025-11-19T13:48:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 U.S. HouseHouse voteEpstein filesJeffrey EpsteinRep Mike FloodLegislative processBill passage https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1461909/rep-massie-r-ky-on-epstein-vote-im-sorry-if-one-of-your-billionaire-donors-gets-embarrassed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1461909_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461909_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Massie (R-KY) on Epstein vote: "I'm sorry if one of your billionaire donors gets embarrassed" Epstein Vote–Rep. Massie (R-KY): "I'm sorry if one of your billionaire donors gets embarrassed" 2025-11-19T13:46:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 105 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1461910/trump-very-good-talk-on-abraham-accords-future-peace-efforts-with-saudi-crown-prince https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1461910_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461910_video_v4.mp4 Trump: ‘Very good talk’ on Abraham accords, future peace efforts with Saudi Crown Prince President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia November 18, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-19T13:45:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 Donald TrumpSaudi ArabiaAbraham AccordsSaudi Crown PrinceBilateral MeetingPeace EffortsTwo-state Solution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1461911/saudi-crown-prince-theres-a-lot-of-opportunities-in-securing-us-ai-supply https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1461911_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461911_video_v4.mp4 Saudi Crown Prince: ‘There’s a lot of opportunities’ in securing U.S. AI supply President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia November 18, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-19T13:43:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 Donald TrumpSaudi ArabiaArtificial IntelligenceMohammad bin SalmanUS AIUS private sectorGlobal economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1461912/president-trump-iran-does-want-to-make-a-deal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1461912_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461912_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: "Iran does want to make a deal" President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia November 18, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-19T13:42:49.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 Donald TrumpMohammed bin SalmanSaudi ArabiaIranUS-Iran relationsPeace dealMiddle East https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1461913/epstein-vote-rep-thomas-massie-r-ky-says-our-judicial-system-is-broken https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1461913_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461913_video_v4.mp4 Epstein Vote: Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) says "our judicial system is broken" Epstein Vote–Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY): "Our judicial system is broken" 2025-11-19T13:42:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 102 Thomas MassieEpstein VoteJudicial SystemSex TraffickingDepartment of JusticeLegislationVictimsOversight Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1461914/trump-rejects-conflict-of-interest-claim-saudi-prince-calls-killing-a-mistake https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1461914_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461914_video_v4.mp4 Trump rejects conflict of interest claim; Saudi Prince calls killing a 'mistake’ President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia November 18, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-19T00:04:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 179 Donald TrumpSaudi ArabiaSaudi PrinceConflict of InterestWhite HouseInternational RelationsPolitical NewsBilateral Meeting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462017/pennsylvania-state-rep-lays-out-bill-requiring-ind-Pjq0rynR6y https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462017_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462017_video_v4.mp4 Pennsylvania state Rep. lays out bill requiring industrial buildings to be 'solar ready' Rep. Siegel (D-Lehigh) lays out House bill 1260 requiring industrial buildings to be 'solar ready' November 18, 2025 Source: Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2025-11-19T22:41:43.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 205 PennsylvaniaHouse Bill 1260renewable energysolar energyRep. Siegelenergy costsutility billsindustrial buildings https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462018/former-il-governor-pushes-for-millionaires-surchar-feSj65MXrm https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462018_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462018_video_v4.mp4 Former IL governor pushes for ‘millionaire’s surcharge’ amendment The push continues to have voters answer whether there should be a 3% surcharge on Illinois millionaires. 2025-11-19T22:34:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 131 Pat QuinnDon TracyIllinoisProperty TaxMillionaire TaxTax ReliefIllinois government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462019/new-york-gov-hochul-calls-on-president-trump-to-re-4xzuS21Zuv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462019_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462019_video_v4.mp4 New York Gov. Hochul calls on President Trump to 'Release the federal heating funds' Governor Hochul calls on President Trump to 'Release the federal heating funds' November 17, 2025 Source: Governor Kathy Hochul's Office 2025-11-19T21:41:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Kathy HochulDonald Trumpfederal fundingheating assistanceNew Yorkheating fundsgovernmentrepublicans https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462020/republican-pushes-back-as-democrat-cites-threats-t-u78rTF9yJg https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462020_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462020_video_v4.mp4 Republican pushes back as Democrat cites threats to lawmakers Republican Representative Van Drew (NJ) and Democrat representative Raskin (MD) November 19, 2025 Source: US House 2025-11-19T21:14:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 111 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462021/president-trump-debt-reduction-and-2000-payouts-pa-ZR81rYe_44 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462021_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462021_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: Debt reduction and $2,000 payouts part of new economic plan President Trump Delivers Remarks at the U.S. - Saudi Investment Forum November 19, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-19T20:45:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Donald Trumpeconomic plandebt reduction$2,000 payoutsU.S. economytrade relationsU.S. - Saudi Investment Forum https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462023/president-trump-new-board-of-peace-will-blow-every-z-v_vDnTzu https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462023_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: New ‘board of peace’ will ‘blow every board away’ President Trump Delivers Remarks at the U.S. - Saudi Investment Forum November 19, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-19T20:20:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Donald TrumpU.S. Saudi Investment ForumSaudi ArabiaBoard of PeaceMiddle EastGazaCeasefireInternational Relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462025/illinois-continues-work-to-reduce-states-high-snap-Xao8-nvDL6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462025_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462025_video_v4.mp4 Illinois continues work to reduce state’s high SNAP error rate State agency officials continue to address the error rate with Illinois’ handling of federal food subsidies. 2025-11-19T18:54:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 191 IllinoisSNAPfood subsidieserror rateUSDADon DewitteSara BechtoldRyan Spaingovernmentstate budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462027/lawsuit-filed-over-dept-of-ecologys-failure-to-pro-Tjji2e_GjD https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462027_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462027_video_v4.mp4 Lawsuit filed over Dept. of Ecology’s failure to provide emissions data The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews WA Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, who's discussing a lawsuit that she has filed, along with Sen. Nikki Torres and Washington Policy Center against the WA Department of Ecology 2025-11-19T17:55:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 111 Mary DyeNikki TorresWashington Policy CenterDepartment of Ecologyemission dataWashington Statelawsuitpublic policyenergyaffordability crisistaxing energyclimate improvements https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462169/hud-issued-its-fiscal-year-2025-notice-of-funding-opportunity-for-homelessness https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462169_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462169_video_v4.mp4 HUD issued its fiscal year 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity for homelessness HUD says the change aligns with a previous executive order issued by President Donald Trump From Washington In Focus | Wednesday November 19th, 2025 2025-11-20T00:30:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 HUDHomelessnessHousingHousing FirstDonald TrumpFunding OpportunityKing CountyRegional Homeless Association https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462170/seattle-king-county-move-to-backfill-dollar40m-gap-in-homeless-funds-after-hud-rule-change https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462170_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462170_video_v4.mp4 Seattle, King County move to backfill $40M gap in homeless funds after HUD rule change HUD says the change aligns with a previous executive order issued by President Donald Trump From Washington In Focus | Wednesday November 19th, 2025 2025-11-20T00:09:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462171/democrat-questions-dhs-claims-on-assaults-against-officers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462171_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462171_video_v4.mp4 Democrat questions DHS claims on assaults against officers Senator Padilla a Democrat from California condemns violence against law enforcement while questioning the figures that the DHS claims of violence against federal officers saying "They've refused to provide them" November 19, 2025 Source: US Senate 2025-11-19T23:49:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 163 Alex PadillaUS SenateDepartment of Homeland SecurityLaw Enforcementviolence against officersfederal officerssenatorCalifornia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462172/dems-leave-chicago-flips-red-vp-testifies-at-senate-judiciary-committee-hearing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462172_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462172_video_v4.mp4 Dems leave, Chicago Flips Red VP testifies at Senate Judiciary Committee hearing 2025-11-19T23:38:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 113 Senate Judiciary CommitteeChicago CrimeFailed PolicingIllegal ImmigrationSkyrocketing CrimeJohn CornynAlex PadillaDanielle Carter-Walters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462173/why-are-tech-stocks-falling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462173_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462173_video_v4.mp4 Why are tech stocks falling? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the downturn in the stock market in the past week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-11-19T23:26:50.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 617 AI stocksinterest ratesstock analysisinvestment analysismarket analysismoney reallocationDowNASDAQtech companiesjobs reportFed rate decisionemployment datainflation dataChris KrugOrphe Divounguy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462174/ai-program-dysolve-a-new-way-for-schools-to-confront-dyslexia-challenges https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462174_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462174_video_v4.mp4 AI program Dysolve, a new way for schools to confront dyslexia challenges The Center Square's Esther Wickham interviews Dr. Coral Hoh, Dysolve AI, creator and clinical linguist 2025-11-19T23:25:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 207 Dysolve AICoral HohDyslexiaPublic School SystemSpecial EducationAI TechnologyCritical ThinkingTaxpayers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462175/lawmaker-prediction-markets-coming-if-wisconsin-doesnt-approve-sports-betting https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462175_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462175_video_v4.mp4 Lawmaker: Prediction markets coming if Wisconsin doesn't approve sports betting (The Center Square) – One of the sponsors of Wisconsin’s statewide sports wagering legislation is warning prediction markets could take over the sports wagering marketplace if state lawmakers don’t pass a law in the Assembly Wednesday allowing the state’s 11 tribes to offer online sports wagering in the state. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_636ec6ef-a0ee-4c2b-a1a6-fdc30bfa8bde.html 2025-11-19T23:23:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 540 sports gamblingWisconsin gamingprediction marketssports wageringtax revenueDraftKingsFanDuelJ.D. DavidsonJon Styfprop betsNorth CarolinaTennessee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462354/legislators-aim-to-move-past-political-disputes-to-address-housing-needs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462354_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462354_video_v4.mp4 Legislators aim to move past political disputes to address housing needs Nevada state special session brings up housing bills 11/19/2025 - Senate Floor Session Source: Nevada Legislature 2025-11-20T16:42:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 265 NevadaNevada LegislatureJoe Lombardohousing crisisrent crisisaffordable housinghousing billsstate senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462355/lawmakers-debate-impact-of-border-policies-as-senator-points-to-crime-concerns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462355_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462355_video_v4.mp4 Lawmakers debate impact of border policies as senator points to crime concerns Senator Cruz (R-TX) during 'Senate Judiciary Meeting Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Safety Subcommittee Hearings to examine Immigration and Customs Enforcement' Source: US Senate 2025-11-20T16:33:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 68 Ted CruzJoe BidenKamala HarrisBiden AdministrationImmigration PolicyBorder SecurityIllegal ImmigrationSenate Judiciary CommitteePolitical NewsCrimeTexas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462356/republican-questions-use-of-us-tax-dollars-for-groups-accused-of-harassing-law-enforcement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462356_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462356_video_v4.mp4 Republican questions use of U.S. Tax dollars for groups accused of harassing law enforcement Senator Moody (R-FL) during 'Senate Judiciary Meeting Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Safety Subcommittee Hearings to examine Immigration and Customs Enforcement' Source: US Senate 2025-11-20T16:33:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Senator MoodyRepublican PartyTaxpayer FundingLaw EnforcementSenate Judiciary CommitteeImmigration and Customs EnforcementICEU.S. SenateFloridaTax Dollars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462357/illinois-in-focus-chicago-activist-testifies-quinns-millionaire-surcharge-high-snap-error-rate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462357_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462357_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Chicago activist testifies; Quinn’s millionaire surcharge; High SNAP error rate Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Nov. 20th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-11-20T16:25:51.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2481 IllinoisChicagoGreg BishopMillionaire SurchargeSNAP ProgramProperty TaxDon TracyPat QuinnIllinois RepublicanNutrition AssistanceError RatesChicago Teachers UnionImmigration EnforcementUS SenateState of Illinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462358/illinois-high-snap-error-rate-could-cost-taxpayers-hundreds-of-millions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462358_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462358_video_v4.mp4 Illinois' high SNAP error rate could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions Greg Bishop shares some of the questions and responses around the state's handling of federal tax subsidies through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Illinois' high error rate could end up costing Illinois taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. 2025-11-20T15:02:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 764 IllinoisSNAPSupplemental Nutrition Assistance ProgramError RatesFederal SubsidiesTaxpayersIllinois Department of Human ServicesFederal FundingBenefit EligibilityCost SharingSNAP BenefitsIllinois DHSIllinois EconomyWork RequirementsRyan Spain https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462359/quinns-millionaire-surcharge-for-property-tax-relief-wont-work-il-republican-says https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462359_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462359_video_v4.mp4 Quinn’s millionaire surcharge for property tax relief won't work, IL Republican says Greg Bishop gives both sides of the debate around a proposed 3% surcharge on Illinois millionaires to fund property tax relief rebates. Former Gov. Pat Quinn says if voters approve the idea, more than $4 billion would be raised. Republican U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy said that will push more high earners out of the state. 2025-11-20T15:00:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 799 IllinoisProperty TaxPat QuinnDon Tracymillionaire surchargetax relieftax rebatesIllinois governmenttax systemmillionaire amendmentproperty taxesIllinois US SenateelectionRepublicangovernment spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462360/chicago-activist-testifies-to-us-senate-about-immigration-enforcement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462360_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462360_video_v4.mp4 Chicago activist testifies to U.S. Senate about immigration enforcement Greg Bishop shares highlights from Wednesday U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary where Chicago Flips Red Vice President Daniel Carter-Walters testified about immigration enforcement in the Windy City. 2025-11-20T14:58:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 515 immigration enforcementSenate Judiciary CommitteeUS SenateDaniel Carter Waltersmigrant crimesanctuary policiesillegal immigrationIllinoisDHS claimsJoe Biden administrationJohn Cornyndrug traffickingDanielle Carter-WaltersAshley Moody https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462361/auburn-hikes-sales-tax-without-public-vote-to-fund-criminal-justice https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462361_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462361_video_v4.mp4 Auburn hikes sales tax without public vote to fund criminal justice Auburn is the latest Washington state city to take advantage of a new state law allowing cities and counties to implement a 0.1% sales and use tax for criminal justice purposes without a voter-approved referendum. During a Monday night meeting, members of the Auburn City Council unanimously approved the tax hike as an additional source of funding to address public safety needs 2025-11-20T14:30:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1036 Auburnsales taxpublic safetytax hikesAuburn City Councilsales tax increaselocal option taxpublic safety budgetcity spendingmunicipal taxescost of livingvoter spendingbudget increaseTim ClouserCarleen Johnson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462487/rep-asks-small-business-leader-about-the-rubiks-cube-of-tariffs-trade-and-taxes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462487_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462487_video_v4.mp4 Rep. asks small business leader about the 'Rubik's cube' of 'tariffs, trade, and taxes' Made in the USA: How Main Street is Revitalizing Domestic Manufacturing November 20, 2025 Source: US House Committee on Small Business 2025-11-20T22:09:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 101 tariffstradetaxessmall businessmanufacturingUS Housetax policyRep. Van DuyneKurt VossAmeriLux https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462488/snap-error-rates-under-scrutiny-following-recent-policy-changes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462488_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462488_video_v4.mp4 SNAP error rates under scrutiny following recent policy changes Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday November 20th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-11-20T21:47:56.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 SNAPSupplemental Nutrition Assistance ProgramError RateGovernment ShutdownGreg BishopTrump AdministrationRepublican CongressOverpaymentsUnderpaymentsEligibility RequirementsFood benefits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462489/illinoiss-snap-error-rates-practically-doubled-in-about-7-or-8-years https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462489_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462489_video_v4.mp4 Illinois's SNAP error rate's practically doubled in about 7 or 8 years Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday November 20th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-11-20T21:47:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 SNAPIllinoisUSDAGreg BishopError RateGovernmentPoliticsThe Center SquareIllinois In Focus Daily https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462490/white-house-responds-to-concerns-over-journalist-killings-in-mexico https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462490_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462490_video_v4.mp4 White House responds to concerns over journalist killings in Mexico Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Nov. 20, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-20T21:47:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Karoline LeavittPress SecretaryWhite HouseJournalist killingsMexicoMedia silence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462491/white-house-cites-september-jobs-report-as-evidence-of-economic-strength https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462491_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462491_video_v4.mp4 White House cites September jobs report as evidence of economic strength Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Nov. 20, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-20T21:46:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 September jobs reportKaroline LeavittWhite Houseeconomic growthjob growthAmerican economyDonald TrumpTax cutsTrade dealsconstruction jobsprivate sectorwage increaseInflationJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462492/questions-rise-over-potential-washington-tax-increases-in-2026-session https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462492_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462492_video_v4.mp4 Questions rise over potential Washington tax increases in 2026 session Auburn is the latest Washington state city to take advantage of a new state law allowing cities and counties to implement a 0.1% sales and use tax for criminal justice purposes From Washington In Focus | Thursday November 20th, 2025 2025-11-20T21:46:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Washington statetax increases2026 legislative sessionDemocratsGovernorSales taxcriminal justice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462493/vance-urges-gop-to-offer-vision-that-motivates-working-class-voters https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462493_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462493_video_v4.mp4 Vance urges GOP to offer vision that motivates working-class voters Vice President JD Vance Joins Breitbart’s Matthew Boyle for a Fireside Chat November 20, 2025 2025-11-20T21:45:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 JD VanceMatthew BoyleRepublican PartyWorking-class votersUS Politicspolitical vision https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462494/vp-vance-criticizes-past-gop-policies-on-wars-jobs-and-borders https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462494_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462494_video_v4.mp4 VP Vance criticizes past GOP policies on wars, jobs, and borders Vice President JD Vance Joins Breitbart’s Matthew Boyle for a Fireside Chat November 20, 2025 2025-11-20T21:44:49.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 JD VanceDonald TrumpRepublican PartyForeign PolicyEconomic PolicyAmerican CitizensJob MarketBorder SecurityWar PolicySelf Sufficiency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462495/vp-vance-defends-border-security-as-humanitarian-priority https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462495_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462495_video_v4.mp4 VP Vance defends border security as 'humanitarian' priority Vice President JD Vance Joins Breitbart’s Matthew Boyle for a Fireside Chat November 20, 2025 2025-11-20T21:43:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 JD Vanceborder securityhumanitarianhuman traffickingpoliticalAmerican citizenscartels https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462496/sec-mcmahon-highlights-benefits-seen-in-ai-assisted-student-instruction https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462496_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462496_video_v4.mp4 Sec. McMahon highlights benefits seen in Ai assisted student instruction Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Nov. 20, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-20T21:17:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Karoline LeavittArtificial IntelligenceStudent InstructionAlpha SchoolAustin TexasAI tutoringEducation TechnologyWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462497/sec-mcmahon-criticizes-anti-trump-voices-against-returning-education-to-the-states https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462497_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462497_video_v4.mp4 Sec. McMahon Criticizes 'Anti-Trump voices' against 'returning education to the states' Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Nov. 20, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-20T21:16:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 134 Karoline LeavittSecretary McMahonEducationDonald TrumpK-12 FundingSchool ChoiceState GovernmentFederal Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462498/georgias-vision-for-the-future-of-tourism https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462498_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462498_video_v4.mp4 Georgia's vision for the future of tourism Georgia plans to bring 3000 new jobs and a billion dollar facility to aid in their already successful tourism industry. In 2024 Georgia generated $5 Billion in tax revenue from tourism spending. Source: Georgia Senate November 17, 2025 2025-11-20T18:19:50.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 84 Georgia TourismTourism IndustryJob CreationTax RevenueEconomic DevelopmentTourism SpendingEcho Park SpeedwayBrandon Hutchinson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462499/new-study-washington-has-nations-worst-family-caregiver-crisis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462499_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462499_video_v4.mp4 New study: Washington has nation’s worst family caregiver crisis The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Marlena del Hierro Director of Operational Growth at CareScout 2025-11-20T17:22:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 171 family caregiverCareScoutMarlena del HierroWashingtonhealthcare costsadult care programshome health aides https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462500/poll-americans-support-eliminating-department-of-education https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462500_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462500_video_v4.mp4 Poll: Americans support eliminating Department of Education rizona has lost out on billions of dollars in education funding due to mismanagement of its State Land Trust. That's according to a new report that points to valuable land going unused. For more stories by Zachery Schmidt visit TheCenterSquare.com 2025-11-20T17:09:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 arizonaeducation fundingstate land trustk-12 schoolszachery schmidteducation endowmentland mismanagement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462647/california-attorney-general-agency-face-possible-sanctions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462647_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462647_video_v4.mp4 California attorney general, agency face possible sanctions (The Center Square) - A federal judge ordered the California Department of Education and Attorney General Rob Bonta this week to appear in court and show cause why they should not face sanctions for allegedly misleading the court regarding gender secrecy policies in schools. READ MORE: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_63700de6-f4bd-4546-b426-3c4c9a9e5b74.html 2025-11-21T00:30:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 628 Rob Bontagender secrecy policiesCalifornia Department of Educationparental rightsschool policiescourt caseEscondido School Districtgender identityLGBTQ youthnewsthe center squareEliana KernodleThomas More Societyteacher trainingPrism program https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462887/illinois-in-focus-gun-ban-cases-and-the-supreme-court-english-and-cdls-don-tracy-eyes-senate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462887_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462887_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Gun ban cases and the Supreme Court; English and CDLs; Don Tracy eyes Senate Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Nov. 21st, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-11-21T15:28:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2808 IllinoisGun BanSupreme CourtDon TracyIllinois SenateGreg BishopIllinois State PoliceSecond AmendmentRepublican PartyCDL driversIllegal ImmigrationAdam NiemergIllinois politicspolitical headlinesThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462888/don-tracy-eyes-illinois-us-senate-seat https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462888_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462888_video_v4.mp4 Don Tracy eyes Illinois' U.S. Senate seat Greg Bishop shares a conversation with one of the Republican candidates running for the open U.S. Senate seat. Don Tracy shares his thoughts about the crowded primary field, his opposition to Democrat political philosophies and the impact of the recent federal government shutdown. 2025-11-21T15:07:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 946 Don TracyUS SenateIllinois RepublicanDick DurbinGovernment ShutdownIllinois SenateRepublican candidateDemocrat filibusterAffordable Care Acthealthcare reformIllinois politicsGovernment benefitsvotingGeneral ElectionTheCenterSquare.com https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462889/legislator-aims-for-illinois-drivers-to-pass-english-proficiency-follow-fatal-crash https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462889_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462889_video_v4.mp4 Legislator aims for Illinois drivers to pass English proficiency follow fatal crash Greg Bishop talks live with Illinois state Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, about legislation he's filed to do away with Illinois policy that grants standard drivers licenses to noncitizens. Niemerg also reacts to numbers provided to The Center Square from Illinois State Police showing the numbers of English Language Proficiency exam failures for Commercial Drivers License holders. 2025-11-21T15:00:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 838 Illinois in FocusAdam Niemergillegal immigrationdriver's licensestate policieslegislative actiondriver safetylanguage proficiencyIllinoisIllinois State PoliceCommercial DriversGovernor JB PritzkerpoliceMary MillerGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462890/illinois-gun-ban-cases-and-the-us-supreme-court https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462890_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462890_video_v4.mp4 Illinois gun ban cases and the U.S. Supreme Court Greg Bishop discusses the status of various challenges to gun bans from Illinois, including a challenge to Cook County's ban being sent to a U.S. Supreme Court conference for Dec. 5. The Barnett case, where a district judge ruled against the law on the merits after developing a substantial record from a four day bench trial, remains in the appeals court after a hearing nearly two months ago. 2025-11-21T14:55:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 606 Greg BishopIllinoisgun controlCook CountyUS Supreme CourtViramontes v Cook CountyBarnett v RaulSecond AmendmentAR-15 riflesFirearms Policy CoalitionHeller and Bruenstate lawgun ban caseIllinois StateFourteenth Amendment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1462891/washington-state-bar-association-investigated-then-ag-bob-ferguson-in-2023 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1462891_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462891_video_v4.mp4 Washington State Bar Association investigated then-AG Bob Ferguson in 2023 (The Center Square) – Washington State Bar Association investigated Gov. Bob Ferguson when he was attorney general in 2023 for his office's handling of a lawsuit that cost taxpayers $3 million, new documents obtained by The Center Square show. The confidential investigation found insufficient evidence to prove wrongdoing, but the WSBA probe has never been reported, according to the records obtained for the AGO's office through an open records request. 2025-11-21T14:30:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 766 Bob FergusonWashington State Barattorney generallawsuitsinvestigationlegal documentslegal casesettlementpublic resourcesstate lawTJ MartinellState Bar AssociationCarleen JohnsonState Historyimpartiality https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1463099/johns-hopkins-university-offers-free-tuition-in-2026 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1463099_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1463099_video_v4.mp4 Johns Hopkins University offers free tuition in 2026 (The Center Square) – Johns Hopkins University announced last week a major expansion of financial aid that will make undergraduate education tuition-free for most American families beginning in 2026. Starting next year under its new policy, undergraduate students at the Baltimore, Maryland, university’s Homewood campus whose family earns $200,000 or less per year will pay no tuition. 2025-11-21T22:15:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 490 Johns Hopkins UniversityTuition free collegeFinancial aidUndergraduate studentsstudent debttuition free educationprivate schoolsMichael BloombergEliana KernoodleEsther Wickham https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1463100/commercial-truck-driver-wanted-for-terrorism-licensed-in-pennsylvania https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1463100_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1463100_video_v4.mp4 Commercial truck driver wanted for terrorism licensed in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – A suspected terrorist arrested in Kansas earlier this month is a licensed truck driver in Pennsylvania, according to federal authorities. Akhror Bozorov fled his native Uzbekistan after law enforcement there issued an arrest warrant in late 2022. The 31-year-old, not an American citizen, is accused of recruiting on behalf of an unnamed jihadist terrorist group and distributing its propaganda online. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Bozorov crossed the southern border in February 2023, where he was apprehended, released and given work authorization before receiving a commercial truck driver’s license in Pennsylvania in July. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_afa41f04-6642-46e2-a252-132c4161b0bf.html 2025-11-21T20:59:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 429 PennsylvaniaCommercial Driver's Licenseterrorism chargesUzbekistan nativeDepartment Homeland SecurityTruck drivingnon citizensCDL farmstransportation costsCOVID 19Donald Trumpreduced workforceKristen SmithChristina Lengyel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1463101/cvs-state-settle-lawsuit-over-alleged-false-medicaid-claims https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1463101_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1463101_video_v4.mp4 CVS, state settle lawsuit over alleged false Medicaid claims A lawsuit between California and neighborhood pharmacy company CVS has been settled for $18.2 million, state Attorney General Rob Bonta announced. According to a news release issued Monday by Bonta’s office, Rhode Island-based CVS Pharmacy Inc. will pay the fine and restitution. 2025-11-21T20:50:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 352 CVS PharmacyMedicaid fraudfalse claimssettling chargesrob bontaCalifornia and FocusThe Center SquareJohnny EdwardsMadeline Shannoncourt allegations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1463102/trump-rolls-back-tariffs-on-over-200-foods-in-sharp-reversal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1463102_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1463102_video_v4.mp4 Trump rolls back tariffs on over 200 foods in sharp reversal (The Center Square) – Responding to Americans' frustrations over high grocery prices, President Donald Trump issued an executive order Friday exempting more than 200 food products from tariffs. "Certain qualifying agricultural products will no longer be subject to those tariffs, such as certain food not grown in the United States," according to the White House. The executive order includes coffee, beef and bananas. Prices for all three have increased significantly, at least in part due to Trump's tariffs, which the exemptions are intended to address. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_48667bbe-fdc9-4442-aada-b68654eb48f9.html 2025-11-21T20:39:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 523 tariffsDonald TrumpTrump administrationconsumer pricesexecutive ordertrade expertScott LincicomeCato Institutefood pricesTariff policyTariff rebate checksReciprocal tariffsThe Center SquareBrett RowlandMorgan Sweeney https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1463103/illinois-expanded-firearms-ban-sparks-questions-about-future-actions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1463103_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1463103_video_v4.mp4 Illinois’ expanded firearms ban sparks questions about future actions Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday November 21st, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-11-21T18:24:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 IllinoisGun BanAR-15FirearmsGun ControlSemi-AutomaticGreg BishopMagazine Ban https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1463104/appeal-claims-lower-courts-misapplied-second-amendment-precedents https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1463104_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1463104_video_v4.mp4 Appeal claims lower courts misapplied Second Amendment precedents Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday November 21st, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-11-21T18:23:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 IllinoisGreg BishopSecond AmendmentGun lawCourtHellerBruenFirearmsGun control https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1463105/press-secretary-defends-trumps-piggy-remarks-toward-reporter https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1463105_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1463105_video_v4.mp4 Press Secretary defends Trump's 'piggy' remarks toward reporter Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Nov. 20, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-21T18:21:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 Karoline LeavittWhite HousePress SecretaryDonald Trumppiggy remarksmedia briefingfake news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1463106/white-house-says-trump-is-weighing-additional-actions-against-cartels https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1463106_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1463106_video_v4.mp4 White House says Trump is weighing additional actions against cartels Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Nov. 20, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-21T18:20:55.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Karoline LeavittWhite Housedrug cartelsnational securitypolicyAmerican public https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1463107/trump-administration-plans-guidance-for-states-as-control-of-education-shifts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1463107_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1463107_video_v4.mp4 Trump administration plans guidance for states as control of education shifts Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Nov. 20, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-21T18:20:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 White HouseKaroline LeavittPress BriefingState EducationEducation PolicySchool SuperintendentsGovernors https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1463108/trump-continues-dismantling-of-us-ed-department https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1463108_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1463108_video_v4.mp4 Trump continues dismantling of U.S. Ed Department The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews the Freedom Foundation CEO Aaron Withe 2025-11-21T17:48:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 127 Aaron WitheCarleen JohnsonFreedom FoundationUS Department of EducationFederal Education PolicyRandy WeingartenAmerican Federation of TeachersTeacher's UnionsFederal Agencies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1463109/pacific-northwest-at-elevated-risk-for-blackouts-this-winter https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1463109_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1463109_video_v4.mp4 Pacific northwest at “elevated risk” for blackouts this winter The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Mark Olson Manager of Reliability Assessments at the North American Electric Reliability Corporation 2025-11-21T17:21:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 197 Mark OlsonCarleen JohnsonNorth American Electric Reliability CorporationPacific Northwestblackout riskenergy demandelectric utilitieshydro powerwind powersolar resources https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1463254/student-debt-crisis-free-tuition-at-johns-hopkins-university https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1463254_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1463254_video_v4.mp4 Student debt crisis, free tuition at Johns Hopkins University (The Center Square) – Johns Hopkins University announced last week a major expansion of financial aid that will make undergraduate education tuition-free for most American families beginning in 2026. Starting next year, under its new policy, undergraduate students at the Baltimore, Maryland, university’s Homewood campus whose family earns $200,000 or less per year will pay no tuition. According to U.S. Census data, this threshold covers more than 85% of American households 2025-11-22T01:01:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Johns Hopkins Universitytuition-freefinancial aidstudent debthigher education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1463255/president-trump-highlights-unexpected-areas-of-agreement-with-nyc-mayor-elect-mamdani https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1463255_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1463255_video_v4.mp4 President Trump highlights unexpected areas of agreement with NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani President Trump Meets with Zohran Mamdani, Mayor-Elect, New York City November 21, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-22T00:14:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 Donald TrumpZohran MamdaniNew York City2025 electionBernie SandersTradeTariffs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1463394/wheat-price-drop-brings-notable-thanksgiving-savings-for-illinois-families https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1463394_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1463394_video_v4.mp4 Wheat price drop brings notable Thanksgiving savings for Illinois families (The Center Square) – Illinois families will see some relief at the Thanksgiving table this year, with the average cost of a classic holiday meal dropping to $49.20, continuing a three-year decline and mirroring the national average of $55.18, a 5% drop from 2024. Tasha Bunting, associate director of commodities and livestock programs at the Illinois Farm Bureau, said multiple factors are pushing costs down across the state. “We definitely have seen not only here in Illinois but across the nation within the survey that turkey prices have come down,” Bunting said. “Some of the other ingredients that are used within the meal have come down… like the frozen peas and some of the other staples that we normally have within the Thanksgiving dinner.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. 2025-11-22T13:47:50.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1441 food pricesThanksgiving mealIllinois farmerswheat producerIllinois in FocusIllinois politicsChicago areaproperty taxesGreg BishopJim Talamontipumpkin producingDanielle Carter Walterstax packageBrandon JohnsonChicago City Budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1463395/dna-collection-poses-tough-ethical-questions-for-criminal-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1463395_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1463395_video_v4.mp4 DNA collection poses tough ethical questions for criminal law (The Center Square) - Since the advent of DNA testing, law enforcement agencies have been able to prosecute crimes - and exonerate the wrongly convicted - with greater certainty than ever before. Though not perfect, genetic technology has brought justice to scores of violent crime victims and their families, and with them has come what the American Civil Liberties Union called a “Pandora’s box” of constitutional privacy issues. In the 2013 U.S. Supreme Court case Maryland v. King, justices narrowly ruled that it was not a violation of a person’s Fourth Amendment rights to collect a DNA sample upon their arrest. In keeping with that ruling, 34 states and the federal government now have laws on the books authorizing DNA collection upon arrest for certain crimes. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_ab2731b0-4274-4d88-a0d9-294c30831eae.html 2025-11-22T13:01:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 665 DNA collectionFourth Amendmentprivacy rightsPennsylvaniaSupreme CourtACLUviolent felonySenate Bill 912criminal lawThe Center Squareillegal searchDNA processingrape kitsChristen SmithChristina Lengyel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1463396/school-district-continue-to-deflect-responsibility-parents-say https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1463396_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1463396_video_v4.mp4 school district continue to deflect responsibility, parents say (The Center Square) - A federal judge ordered the California Department of Education and Attorney General Rob Bonta this week to appear in court and show cause why they should not face sanctions for allegedly misleading the court regarding gender secrecy policies in schools. U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez issued an order this week in the case Mirabelli v. Olson. In October, Benitez officially certified the lawsuit as a class action on behalf of all California parents and teachers who oppose school district policies that conceal children’s gender transitions from their families, also known as Parental Exclusion Policies. 2025-11-22T13:01:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 CaliforniaDepartment of EducationRob BontaGender Secrecy PoliciesRoger BenitezMirabelli v. OlsonParental Exclusion PoliciesLGBTQ+Parenting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1463397/mamdani-discusses-peace-efforts-and-ongoing-global-human-rights-concerns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1463397_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1463397_video_v4.mp4 Mamdani discusses peace efforts and ongoing global human rights concerns President Trump Meets with Zohran Mamdani, Mayor-Elect, New York City November 21, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-22T13:01:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Donald TrumpZohran MamdaniPeace EffortsInternational Human RightsMiddle EastTax DollarsEndless Wars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1463398/trump-describes-incoming-new-york-mayor-as-different-with-opportunity-to-succeed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1463398_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1463398_video_v4.mp4 Trump describes incoming New York Mayor as “different” with opportunity to succeed President Trump Meets with Zohran Mamdani, Mayor-Elect, New York City November 21, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-22T12:15:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Donald TrumpZohran MamdaniNew York CityMayorFederal Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1463399/congress-passes-bill-to-release-epstein-files https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1463399_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1463399_video_v4.mp4 Congress passes bill to release Epstein files (The Center Square) – The U.S. Senate on Tuesday agreed to pass a bill by unanimous consent requiring the U.S. attorney general to release all documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer initiated passage of the U.S. House of Representatives bill to release the files. The U.S. House passed the measure earlier Tuesday afternoon. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_e47dba81-feaf-4caf-8396-8751b8e4147b.html https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_abaeee4e-2665-4154-b0bf-acffc9fe9491.html 2025-11-22T12:01:57.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 524 Jeffrey Epsteinchild traffickingJustice DepartmentBill ClintonDonald TrumpLarry SummersRedacted DocumentsHouse Republicansinvestigationsguilt by association https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1463400/mamdani-discusses-productive-meeting-despite-previous-criticisms-of-trump https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1463400_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1463400_video_v4.mp4 Mamdani discusses productive meeting despite previous criticisms of Trump President Trump Meets with Zohran Mamdani, Mayor-Elect, New York City November 21, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-22T11:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 Donald TrumpZohran MamdaniMayor-ElectNew York CityPolitical MeetingCost of LivingPovertyServing New Yorkersproductive discussion https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1463507/did-the-biden-infrastructure-bill-actually-do-anything https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1463507_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1463507_video_v4.mp4 Did the Biden Infrastructure Bill Actually DO Anything? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the failure of the Biden Era Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-11-22T18:00:57.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 895 Biden erainfrastructure investmentJobs ActGovernment spendingEveryday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyinfrastructure legislationlabor costmaterials costfederal governmentlocal governmentcompetitive grantsconstruction sectornational highway https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1463747/mamdani-says-goal-is-fair-equitable-property-tax-system https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1463747_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1463747_video_v4.mp4 Mamdani says goal is fair, equitable property tax system President Trump Meets with Zohran Mamdani, Mayor-Elect, New York City November 21, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-23T15:30:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Zohran MamdaniProperty TaxNew York CityFair Tax SystemEquitable TaxTax PolicyDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1463748/with-shutdown-over-fight-over-obamacare-reform-is-on https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1463748_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1463748_video_v4.mp4 With shutdown over, fight over Obamacare reform is on (The Center Square) – With the record-long government shutdown finally over, Republicans are ramping up conversations about how to reform Obamacare and address the rising cost of insurance premiums. Democrats, who refused to authorize government funding for 43 days, used the shutdown to bring attention to the expiring enhanced Obamacare Premium Tax Credit. The enhanced subsidies are set to revert to original, pre-pandemic levels on Dec. 31, which would partially contribute to enrollees’ monthly plan payments rising in 2026. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_df79d471-bd13-4ea2-b956-f5645d805869.html 2025-11-23T12:01:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 545 Obamacaretax creditsenhanced premiumBill CassidyMike Johnsongovernment shutdownDan McCalebTherese BoudreauxFederal ShutdownFederal WorkersSnap BenefitsAir TravelFederal ParksUS Treasury https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1463749/pritzker-transparency-dispute-and-gun-ban-appeals-converge-or-weekly-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1463749_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1463749_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker transparency dispute and gun ban appeals converge | Weekly Recap Greg Bishop provides an update on the ongoing legal challenges to Illinois’ gun bans, including a Cook County case now headed to a U.S. Supreme Court conference and the Barnett case still pending in the appeals court after extensive testimony. He also highlights recent criticism from Illinois House Republicans, who argue that Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s executive order directing agencies to find budget efficiencies lacks adequate transparency. 2025-11-23T11:30:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 3217 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisgun controlBudget cutsIllinois budgetUS Supreme CourtSecond AmendmentRepublican PartyTaxpayerCook CountyfirearmsIllinois economyproperty taxesChicagostate government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1463750/president-trump-i-expect-to-be-helping-him-not-hurting-him-on-nyc-mayor-elect-mamdani https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1463750_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1463750_video_v4.mp4 President Trump 'I expect to be helping him not hurting him' on NYC Mayor Elect Mamdani President Trump Meets with Zohran Mamdani, Mayor-Elect, New York City November 21, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-23T11:30:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Donald TrumpZohran MamdaniMayor electNew York CityPolitical newsNYC https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1464161/illinois-gop-governor-candidate-profile-ted-dabrowski https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1464161_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1464161_video_v4.mp4 Illinois GOP governor candidate profile: Ted Dabrowski Greg Bishop shares a profile interview with one of the Republicans running for the party's nomination to take on Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Former Wirepoints president Ted Dabrowski discusses how he'd breakthrough in Chicago and the suburbs, take on Pritzker's political war chest and address the state's high taxes and lagging economy. 2025-11-24T15:17:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1444 Illinois Governor raceIllinois electionTed DabrowskiJB PritzkerRepublican ballotIllinois Governorcommon sense conservativeCook CountyelectionGovernor PritzkerProperty TaxesIllinoisProperty TaxGovernment spendingschool choice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1464162/chicago-holiday-celebration-shootings-cta-fire-spur-public-safety-debate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1464162_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1464162_video_v4.mp4 Chicago holiday celebration shootings, CTA fire, spur public safety debate Greg Bishop shares the reaction to violence in Chicago, including two separate shootings after a downtown holiday celebration, from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and President Donald Trump. Also, last week, Gov. J.B. Pritzker was asked if the state needs to change no-cash bail policies and the perception of public safety in the city. 2025-11-24T15:15:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 848 Chicago shootingsBrandon JohnsonChicago MayorMillennium ParkDonald TrumpHoliday violenceJB PritzkerIllinois Safety ActNo Cash BailChicago crimeCTA attackGreg BishopChicagopublic safetycrime rates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1464163/illinois-in-focus-chicago-violence-and-no-cash-bail-governor-candidate-dabrwoski-profile https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1464163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1464163_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Chicago violence and no cash bail; Governor candidate Dabrwoski profile Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Nov. 24th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-11-24T15:06:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2603 IllinoisChicago violenceTed DabrowskiElectioncash bailPublic safetyJB PritzkerIllinois governorRepublican candidateIllinois Policy InstituteCook Countyproperty taxesschool choiceIllinois In FocusCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1464341/economist-on-addressing-infrastructure-across-the-country https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1464341_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1464341_video_v4.mp4 Economist on addressing infrastructure across the country From Everyday Economics episode, "Did the Biden Infrastructure Bill Actually DO Anything?" 2025-11-24T20:45:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Infrastructure BillRoadsBridgesState GovernmentLocal GovernmentTransit AgenciesFixing RoadsBuild New RoadsEconomics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1464342/infrastructure-and-jobs-act-of-2021-hindered-by-rising-construction-costs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1464342_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1464342_video_v4.mp4 Infrastructure and Jobs Act of 2021 hindered by rising construction costs From Everyday Economics episode, "Did the Biden Infrastructure Bill Actually DO Anything?" 2025-11-24T20:44:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 16 construction costsinfrastructure actJoe Bidenconstruction crisisproductivity crisis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1464343/does-dna-collection-violate-your-4th-amendment-rights https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1464343_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1464343_video_v4.mp4 Does DNA collection violate your 4th Amendment rights? In the 2013 U.S. Supreme Court case Maryland v. King, justices narrowly ruled that it was not a violation of a person’s Fourth Amendment rights to collect a DNA sample upon their arrest. In keeping with that ruling, 34 states and the federal government now have laws on the books authorizing DNA collection upon arrest for certain crimes. 2025-11-24T20:43:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 DNA collectionFourth AmendmentMaryland v. KingSupreme Court caseillegal searchright to privacy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1464344/trump-reacts-to-reports-of-chicago-unrest https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1464344_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1464344_video_v4.mp4 Trump reacts to reports of Chicago unrest Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday November 24th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-11-24T20:43:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 Donald TrumpChicagoChicago LoopIllinoisGreg BishopTruth SocialRiotPoliceFederal Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1464345/pennsylvania-legislature-debates-dna-collection-upon-arrest https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1464345_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1464345_video_v4.mp4 Pennsylvania legislature debates DNA collection upon arrest Though not perfect, genetic technology has brought justice to scores of violent crime victims and their families, but with them has come what the American Civil Liberties Union called a “Pandora’s box” of constitutional privacy issues. 2025-11-24T20:42:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Pennsylvania LegislatureDNA collectionprivacy issuesAmerican Civil Liberties UnionDNA technologyViolent crimeConstitutional law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1464346/debate-intensifies-over-illinois-cashless-bail-policy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1464346_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1464346_video_v4.mp4 Debate intensifies over Illinois’ cashless bail policy Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday November 24th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-11-24T20:42:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 cashless bailIllinoisRepublicanDonald TrumpJ.B. Pritzkerlegislationcrimecriminal justice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1464347/president-trump-addresses-disagreement-with-rep-marjorie-taylor-greene https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1464347_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1464347_video_v4.mp4 President Trump addresses disagreement with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene President Trump Gaggles with Press Before Departing the White House, Nov. 22, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-24T20:42:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Donald TrumpMarjorie Taylor GreeneRepublican PartyPolitical NewsWhite HousePolitical DisagreementCongress https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1464348/awash-with-billions-per-year-in-federal-money-louisianas-funding-surges https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1464348_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1464348_video_v4.mp4 Awash with billions per year in federal money, Louisiana’s funding surges (The Center Square) – Louisiana’s annual budgets swelled more than 71% over the past decade, ticking up year after year under a Democratic governor who expanded Medicaid and led the state through the COVID-19 pandemic. While the pace of spending slowed under a Republican governor elected two years ago, the bottom line keeps growing, an analysis of state records by The Center Square found. 2025-11-24T18:25:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 503 Louisiana budgetfederal fundingJohn Bel EdwardsJeff LandryMedicaid expansionCOVID moneybudget cutsfiscal responsibilityinfrastructure spendingLouisiana state budgetMedicaid paymentsLouisiana taxpayersFederal dollarsGovernor Landry https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1464349/analysis-of-two-january-scotus-cases-on-girls-sports https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1464349_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1464349_video_v4.mp4 Analysis of two January SCOTUS cases on girls’ sports The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Beth Parlato, Senior Legal Advisor for Independent Women's Law Center at Independent Women's Forum 2025-11-24T18:00:16.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 160 Beth ParlatoSupreme Courtgirls sportsSCOTUS casestitle ixsex definitiongender identitybiological sexsex segregated sportswomens rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1464503/councilmembers-raise-concerns-over-18percent-increase-in-seattle-permitting-fees https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1464503_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1464503_video_v4.mp4 Councilmembers raise concerns over 18% increase in Seattle permitting fees Seattle City Councilmembers Maritza Rivera and Mark Solomon voice concerns about permitting fee increase Source: Seattle Channel 2025-11-24T23:18:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 151 Maritza RiveraMark SolomonSeattleSeattle City CouncilPermitting FeesConstruction CostsHousing ProjectsTownhouseHome RemodelBudget Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1464777/illinois-in-focus-court-battles-around-migrant-sanctuary-policies-use-of-guard-continue https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1464777_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1464777_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Court battles around migrant sanctuary policies, use of Guard continue Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Nov. 25th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-11-25T14:39:49.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1433 Illinois In FocusGreg BishopCenter SquareSanctuary State policiesNational GuardJB PritzkerBrandon JohnsonUS Supreme CourtFederal government lawsuitIllinoisCourt filingsFederal immigration lawDonald Trumpjudicial reviewholiday week https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1464778/trump-admin-moving-ahead-with-dismantling-the-us-dept-of-education https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1464778_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1464778_video_v4.mp4 Trump admin moving ahead with dismantling the U.S. Dept. of Education (The Center Square) – President Donald Trump took another step toward fulfilling his promise to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Federal officials announced that “six new interagency agreements (IAAs) with four agencies to break up the federal education bureaucracy, ensure efficient delivery of funded programs, activities, and move closer to fulfilling the President’s promise to return education to the states,” in a news release from the Department of Education. 2025-11-25T14:01:50.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 904 Donald TrumpUS Department of EducationFederal fundingState rightsDepartment of Educationgovernment spendingWashington StateNational Education AssociationEvery Student Succeeds ActUnion lawscollective bargaininggovernment transparencyPolitical activismWashington stateSpecial Needs Kids https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1464951/trump-calls-pritzker-a-fat-slob-in-public-safety-debate https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1464951_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1464951_video_v4.mp4 Trump calls Pritzker a 'fat slob' in public safety debate President Donald Trump has revived his criticism of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker over crime. 2025-11-25T21:02:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 218 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1464952/rep-couture-addresses-moodys-recession-warning-and-stagnant-2026-job-outlook https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1464952_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1464952_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Couture addresses Moody’s recession warning and stagnant 2026 job outlook The Center Square's Carleen Johnson Interviews Washington state Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn 2025-11-25T18:11:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 193 Travis CoutureWashington StateRecession WarningJob GrowthEconomic PolicyMoody'sBudget DeficitSpending Problem https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1471476/talk-of-reviving-illinois-progressive-tax-push-criticized https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1471476_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1471476_video_v4.mp4 Talk of reviving Illinois progressive tax push criticized Greg Bishop provides criticism from a group of manufacturers to the talk of reviving the progressive income tax amendment for the Illinois Constitution that voters rejected in 2020. Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he prefers a progressive income tax. Technology & Manufacturing Association says legislators have already done enough damage. 2025-11-26T14:59:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 826 Illinoisprogressive taxJ.B. Pritzkertax policyincome taxtax hikesflat taxstate constitutionDennis LaCombConstitutional AmendmentTax RevenueSpending IncreasePat QuinnPatrick QuinnRobert Martwick https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1471477/pardoning-turkeys-trump-calls-pritzker-fat-slob-criticizes-chicago-public-safety https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1471477_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1471477_video_v4.mp4 Pardoning turkeys, Trump calls Pritzker ‘fat slob,' criticizes Chicago public safety Greg Bishop shares highlights from President Donald Trump's White House turkey pardoning ceremony where he criticized Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker for not cooperating with the Trump administration's public safety push in Chicago. 2025-11-26T14:48:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 731 Donald TrumpJB PritzkerIllinoisChicagopublic safetyturkey pardoningThanksgivingcrimeturkey pardonThanksgiving dinnerrising costsfood pricesFarm BureauGroundwork Collaborative https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1471478/illinois-in-focus-trump-calls-pritzker-fat-slob-talk-of-reviving-progressive-tax-criticized https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1471478_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1471478_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Trump calls Pritzker ‘fat slob;’ Talk of reviving progressive tax criticized Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Nov. 26th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-11-26T14:36:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1847 Donald TrumpJB Pritzkerprogressive taxIllinoisIllinois politicsincome taxGreg BishopThe Center Squareflat taxIllinois governortax revenuestate spendingIllinois budgetIllinois voterseconomic growth https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1471479/feds-take-steps-to-dismantle-ed-states-respond https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1471479_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1471479_video_v4.mp4 Feds take steps to dismantle ED, states respond (The Center Square) - Since the Trump administration’s moves to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, it has prompted a wide range of reactions from state education leaders nationwide. The department announced this past week that six offices within the Department of Education will be transferred to four partner agencies: Health and Human Services, Labor, Interior and State. 2025-11-26T14:01:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 491 Education DepartmentTrump AdministrationEducation OfficialsDepartment of EducationEliana KerndoleEsther WickhamDissolving DepartmentNevada Department of EducationTony ThurmanArizona schoolsWest Coastschool districtsDisabilities Education Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1471480/spokane-fills-dollar13m-deficit-by-raising-taxes-cutting-personnel https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1471480_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1471480_video_v4.mp4 Spokane fills $13M deficit by raising taxes, cutting personnel (The Center Square) – The Spokane City Council filled a $13 million deficit on Monday after approving a new 12% parking tax and a “temporary” 0.5% utility tax and rate increase, along with several cuts. The council spent months preparing for this after Mayor Lisa Brown and City Administrator Alex Scott told the officials in September that cuts alone wouldn’t close the anticipated shortfall. Last winter, they closed a $25 million gap, despite concerns over implementation from two conservatives on the dais. 2025-11-26T11:30:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 855 Spokanebudget deficittax increasescity councilbudget cutsparking taxutility taxWashingtoncity servicesbudget seasonSpencer PauleyTim Clouserannual deficitprogram effectivenessSeattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1471633/president-cites-reported-crime-drop-in-memphis-criticizes-chicago-leadership https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1471633_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1471633_video_v4.mp4 President cites reported crime drop in memphis, criticizes chicago leadership President Trump and The First Lady Participate in the Thanksgiving Turkey Pardoning November 25, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-26T21:00:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Donald TrumpCrime RateMemphisChicagoChicago MayorPolitical CriticismViolent CrimeDeclining CrimeCity Leadership https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1471634/president-praises-national-guard-cites-reported-crime-drop-in-memphis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1471634_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1471634_video_v4.mp4 President praises national guard, cites reported crime drop in memphis President Trump and The First Lady Participate in the Thanksgiving Turkey Pardoning November 25, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-26T20:45:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Donald TrumpNational GuardMemphisCrime ReductionPete HegsethWashington D.C. https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1471635/holiday-remarks-include-joke-about-reversing-previous-turkey-pardons https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1471635_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1471635_video_v4.mp4 Holiday remarks include joke about reversing previous Turkey pardons President Trump and The First Lady Participate in the Thanksgiving Turkey Pardoning November 25, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-11-26T20:23:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Donald TrumpTurkey PardoningJoe BidenHunter BidenWhite HousePresident Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1471636/educators-reevaluate-membership-as-unions-back-more-progressive-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1471636_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1471636_video_v4.mp4 Educators reevaluate membership as unions back more progressive policies From Washington In Focus | Tuesday November 25th, 2025 2025-11-26T20:23:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 EducationEducatorUnionUnion membershipProgressive policiesNational Education AssociationWashington Education AssociationNEAWEA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1471637/calls-for-reforms-after-repeat-offender-accused-in-child-assault-case https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1471637_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1471637_video_v4.mp4 Calls for reforms after repeat offender accused in child assault case Arizona state Sen. Janae Shamp is promoting reforms to protect children from sexual assault. Source: Arizona Senate Republicans 2025-11-26T18:39:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 378 ArizonaJanae ShampChild abuseSex offenderLegislative reformArizona citizensChild safetyChild assaultProbation officersRepeat offenderLegal ReformFamilies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1471638/legal-immigration-policy-debate-continues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1471638_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1471638_video_v4.mp4 Legal immigration policy debate continues As the Trump administration makes changes to visa programs and other political leaders call for further changes, the debate continues about how much legal immigration and what kind should be facilitated by visa programs. 2025-11-26T18:07:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 480 legal immigrationVisa programsDonald Trumpforeign worker visaswork visasimmigration systemH1B visasforeign workerscongressional mandatestechnology workersDan McCalebAndrew RiceImmigration and Nationality Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1471639/concerns-surface-about-handling-of-records-at-office-of-minority-and-womens-business-enterprises https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1471639_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1471639_video_v4.mp4 Concerns surface about handling of records at office of minority and women’s business enterprises The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Jamie Nixon, an open government and public records advocate. 2025-11-26T17:51:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Jamie Nixonopen governmentpublic recordsgovernment recordswomens businessminority businessbusiness enterprisespublic policygovernment oversightlawsinvestigations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1471640/consensus-for-power-supply-solution-still-elusive https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1471640_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1471640_video_v4.mp4 Consensus for power supply solution still elusive (The Center Square) – Rapid expansion of data centers in the mid-Atlantic region leaves its power grid’s operator, PJM, standing at a crossroads: how can electricity supply keep up with exponential growth in demand without spiking bills for ratepayers? After a Wednesday meeting with all of the organizations members – which include utility companies, state regulators, power plants, transmission providers, project developers, and commercial and industrial businesses – there's still no path forward. This, despite 12 proposals put forward for a vote. None earned majority support. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_29a6ed4c-cfb6-476f-a0b1-946ee5aecf66.html 2025-11-26T17:47:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 633 PJM Interconnectiondata centerspower gridenergy priceselectricity ratesNatural gasrenewable energycarbon emissionssupply and demandPennsylvaniaCenter SquarePennsylvania in FocusChristina LengyelKristen Smithclean energy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1471839/ags-seek-to-block-snap-rules-they-say-threaten-food-access https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1471839_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1471839_video_v4.mp4 Ags seek to block snap rules they say threaten food access Attorney General Bonta, Other State AGs Announce New Legal Action Against the Trump Administration November 26, 2025 Source: California Department of Justice 2025-11-26T23:20:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 311 Rob BontaSNAPCalFreshUSDAFood accesslawsuitTrump Administrationfood benefitsThe Center SquareNews Updates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1472068/thanksgiving-costs-are-down-the-real-economics-behind-your-2025-holiday-dinner https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1472068_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1472068_video_v4.mp4 Thanksgiving Costs Are DOWN?! The Real Economics Behind Your 2025 Holiday Dinner Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the pricing on Thanksgiving dinner in 2025 on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-11-27T17:00:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 572 Thanksgiving dinnereconomic factorsinflationgrocery priceslabor marketpurchasing powerwage growthChris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday EconomicsAmerican Farm BureauChris Crookrural Georgiaeconomic discussion https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1472729/trump-calls-pritzker-a-fat-slob-illinois-governor-blasts-president https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1472729_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1472729_video_v4.mp4 Trump calls Pritzker a 'fat slob,' Illinois governor blasts president (The Center Square) – President Donald Trump has revived his criticism of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker over crime, and Pritzker has fired back by blasting Trump over Thanksgiving dinner prices. The president spoke at the annual Thanksgiving Turkey Pardoning outside the White House Tuesday. Referring to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as well as the governor, Trump said crime in Chicago is out of control. 2025-11-29T12:32:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1441 Donald TrumpJB PritzkerIllinoisChicagoCrime RatePublic SafetyThanksgiving holidayCenter SquareIllinois in FocusCook CountyTaxationBudget DeficitChicago IllinoisPoliceMigrant Sanctuary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1472730/in-new-york-some-school-secretaries-make-six-figures-and-more https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1472730_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1472730_video_v4.mp4 In New York, some school secretaries make six-figures and more Secretaries are well known for earning modest wages, but not the ones who work at Pocantico Hills Central School District. The school district of 500 students outside New York City has its secretaries rack up $130,000 and $190,000 a year, an investigation by The Center Square found 2025-11-29T12:00:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 602 New York school districtspublic school spendingteacher salariesschool districtPocantico Hillspublic school personnelJohnny EdwardsMark StricherzScarsdale New YorkFire Island https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1473255/holiday-shootings-cta-fire-and-progressive-tax-revival-criticized-or-weekly-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1473255_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1473255_video_v5_converted.mp4 Holiday shootings, CTA fire & progressive tax revival criticized | Weekly Recap Greg Bishop highlights manufacturers’ criticism of renewed talk about reviving a progressive income tax amendment rejected by Illinois voters in 2020, even as Gov. J.B. Pritzker signals support for the idea. The video also covers recent Chicago holiday celebration shootings and a CTA train fire that have intensified debate over public safety in the city. 2025-11-30T11:30:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 4314 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1473419/il-legislator-wants-more-transparency-for-taxpayer-funded-credit-cards https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1473419_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1473419_video_v4.mp4 IL legislator wants more transparency for taxpayer funded credit cards A Democratic state legislator is looking to require more transparency for how local governments in Illinois use taxpayer funded credit cards. 2025-11-30T21:30:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 120 Anthony DelucaIllinoisIllinois governmentstate legislatortaxpayercredit cardgovernment spendingtransparencyaccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1473420/private-data-vs-government-data-whats-really-happening-to-jobs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1473420_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1473420_video_v4.mp4 Private Data vs. Government Data: What’s REALLY Happening to Jobs? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss what's really happening to jobs on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-11-30T17:01:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 720 Chris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday EconomicsCenter SquareJobs reportunemploymenteconomic analysisjob marketFederal Reserveinterest ratesconsumer datalayoffseconomyhome salesreal estate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1473674/illinois-legislator-pushes-for-more-transparency-of-local-taxpayer-funded-credit-cards https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1473674_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1473674_video_v4.mp4 Illinois legislator pushes for more transparency of local taxpayer funded credit cards Greg Bishop shares comments from Illinois state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, about several pieces of legislation he filed to provide more oversight on local governments' use of taxpayer funded credit cards and a prohibition of using taxpayer dollars for guaranteed income programs. 2025-12-01T15:41:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 658 IllinoisAnthony Delucacredit cardlocal governmenttaxpayer dollarsgovernment spendingmunicipal leagueIllinois legislaturemunicipal governmenttaxpayer fundsguaranteed incometax dollarsThe Center SquareIllinois in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1473675/migrant-rental-assistance-urged-illinois-legislator-pushes-back https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1473675_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1473675_video_v4.mp4 Migrant rental assistance urged; Illinois legislator pushes back Greg Bishop gives perspectives from both sides of the issue of immigration enforcement and rental assistance for noncitizen migrants that advocates say are too afraid to leave their homes. 2025-12-01T15:18:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 436 Greg BishopGlenn MinnisIllinoisByron Sigcho Lopezrental assistancenon-citizensChicagoThe Center SquareChris MillerLegal immigrantsbudget deficiteviction moratorium https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1473676/chicago-mayor-responds-to-president-trumps-public-safety-criticism https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1473676_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1473676_video_v4.mp4 Chicago mayor responds to President Trump's public safety criticism Greg Bishop shares the latest comments from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson in response to President Donald Trump's criticism of elected officials' handling of public safety in Illinois. 2025-12-01T15:15:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 733 Donald TrumpBrandon JohnsonChicago Mayorpublic safetyPretrial JusticePretrial Fairness ActIllinoisJ.B. PritzkerJB PritzkerIllinois Statehousecriminal suspectsChicago Blue LineCTA LineBethany MageeIllinois state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1473677/illinois-in-focus-johnson-responds-to-trump-migrant-rental-assistance-urged-credit-card-oversight https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1473677_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1473677_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Johnson responds to Trump; Migrant rental assistance urged; Credit card oversight Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Dec. 1st, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-12-01T14:48:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2220 IllinoisGreg BishopCenter SquareBrandon JohnsonDonald TrumpMigrant rental assistanceCredit card oversightChicagoJB PritzkerPretrial Fairness Actrental assistanceAnthony DeLucataxpayer dollarsChicago HeightsIllinois law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1473836/sursac-discusses-pre-arrest-diversion-whitman-county-reports-early-success https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1473836_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1473836_video_v4.mp4 SURSAC discusses pre-arrest diversion; Whitman county reports early success SURSAC meeting (Substance Use Recovery Services Advisory Committee) discussing pre-arrest diversion programs and the Recovery Navigator Program December 1, 2025 Source: TVW 2025-12-01T21:11:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 206 SURSACWhitman CountyChris ChapmanPre-arrest DiversionRecovery Navigator ProgramSubstance AbuseMental HealthLaw EnforcementWashington StateRecovery Services https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1473837/debate-continues-on-state-of-illinois-cooperation-with-ice-in-sanctuary-jurisdictions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1473837_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1473837_video_v4.mp4 Debate continues on state of Illinois cooperation with ICE in sanctuary jurisdictions Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday December 1st, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-12-01T19:15:58.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 IllinoisICEImmigrationSanctuary CitiesState LawFederal LawLaw EnforcementMigrantEnforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1473838/proposal-for-migrant-rental-assistance-faces-pushback-from-illinois-lawmaker https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1473838_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1473838_video_v4.mp4 Proposal for migrant rental assistance faces pushback from Illinois lawmaker Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday December 1st, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-12-01T19:15:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 IllinoisChicagorental assistancemigrantsChris MillerIllinois legislaturenon-citizensimmigrationtax dollars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1473839/president-trump-says-he-has-selected-next-fed-chair https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1473839_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1473839_video_v4.mp4 President Trump says he has selected next Fed chair President Trump Gaggles with Press on Air Force One, Nov. 30, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-01T19:14:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Donald TrumpFed chairFederal ReserveMRIAir Force OneGovernor Walz https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1473840/trump-says-goal-of-talks-with-ukrainian-officials-is-to-stop-people-from-being-killed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1473840_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1473840_video_v4.mp4 Trump says goal of talks with Ukrainian officials is 'to stop people from being killed' President Trump Gaggles with Press on Air Force One, Nov. 30, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-01T19:12:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpUkraineRussiaUS-Russia RelationsDiplomacyAir Force OneUkrainian Officials2025Stopping ViolencePeace Talks https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1476838/chicago-teachers-union-audits-due-to-us-house-committee-monday https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1476838_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1476838_video_v4.mp4 Chicago Teachers Union audits due to U.S. House committee Monday Greg Bishop shares a story from The Center Square's Jim Talamonti about the Chicago Teachers Union's response to a U.S. House committee requesting the union hand over financial audits since 2020. Separately, some union members are suing in court to force the union to release the files. 2025-12-02T15:25:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 284 Chicago Teachers UnionFinancial AuditsU.S. House CommitteeLiberty Justice CenterStacy Davis GatesJim TalamontiIllinoisCourt CaseLabor UnionAudit InformationCongressional CommitteePhil Weiss https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1476839/use-of-force-case-against-immigration-enforcement-officers-proceeds https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1476839_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1476839_video_v4.mp4 Use of force case against immigration enforcement officers proceeds Greg Bishop reviews some of the status around the federal court challenge against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's use of force in enforcing federal immigration law. 2025-12-02T15:24:43.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 421 Greg BishopDepartment of Homeland Securityfederal immigration lawuse of forcepreliminary injunctionDistrict CourtAppeals Courtfederal courtappeals motionimmigration lawnational guardmigrant sanctuaryCenter Square IllinoisIllinois in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1476840/illinois-migrant-sanctuary-enhancement-bill-will-soon-be-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1476840_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1476840_video_v4.mp4 Illinois migrant sanctuary enhancement bill will soon be law Greg Bishop airs concerns a Republican state legislator has over a bill pending Gov. J.B. Pritzker's signature to expand the state's migrant sanctuary policies. 2025-12-02T15:23:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1210 Illinois General AssemblyJB PritzkerPatrick Windhorstmigrant sanctuary policiesIllinoisHouse Bill 1312State LawImmigration EnforcementFederal Lawcivil liabilityIllinois State Representativefederal lawThe Trust ActIllinois House Bill 1312Migrant Sanctuary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1476841/illinois-in-focus-sanctuary-bill-soon-law-use-of-force-case-proceeds-ctu-audits-due-mon https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1476841_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1476841_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Sanctuary bill soon law; Use of force case proceeds; CTU audits due Mon Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Dec. 2nd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-12-02T14:52:16.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2347 Illinois in FocusMigrant SanctuaryIllinois General AssemblyChicago Teachers UnionPatrick WindhorstGreg BishopIllinois newsUse of forceIllinoisJB PritzkerTrust ActFinancial AuditsIllinois politicsImmigration EnforcementState Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1476842/trump-administration-lays-out-rationale-behind-immigration-restrictions-from-specific-nations https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1476842_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1476842_video_v4.mp4 Trump administration lays out rationale behind immigration restrictions from specific nations Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Dec. 1, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-02T12:20:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Karoline Leavittimmigration policyDonald Trumpimmigration restrictionsnational security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1476843/white-house-details-authorization-of-kinetic-strikes-on-alleged-narco-terrorist-drug-boat https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1476843_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1476843_video_v4.mp4 White House details authorization of kinetic strikes on alleged 'narco-terrorist' drug boat Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Dec. 1, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-02T12:19:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Karoline LeavittPress SecretaryWhite Housekinetic strikesnarco-terroristdrug boatSeptember 2Secretary HegsethAdmiral Bradleylaws of warDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477075/pritzker-signs-vaccine-law-gop-doctor-called-trump-derangement-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477075_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477075_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker signs vaccine law GOP doctor called 'Trump Derangement' bill Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation to expand vaccine access in Illinois, but a Republican lawmaker and medical doctor said the bill is an example of "Trump Derangement Syndrome." 2025-12-02T22:15:16.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 237 J.B. Pritzkervaccine accessIllinoisRepublican PartyDonald TrumpIDPHvaccination policyvaccine recommendationspublic health https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477076/sec-rollins-cites-snap-fraud-warns-states-could-lose-funds-over-noncooperation https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477076_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477076_video_v4.mp4 Sec. Rollins cites SNAP fraud, warns states could lose funds over noncooperation Secretary of the Department of Agriculture Brooke Rollins discusses 800,000 people off of SNAP President Trump Hosts a Cabinet Meeting, Dec. 2, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-02T22:14:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 111 Brooke RollinsSNAPFood StampsUSDAFood assistanceFederal fundsFraud preventionGovernment cooperationTaxpayer protectionJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477077/pritzker-encourages-protests-as-feds-challenge-use-of-force-lawsuit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477077_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477077_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker encourages protests as feds challenge use of force lawsuit As the use of force challenge against the Trump administration’s enforcement of immigration law continues, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is still encouraging protesters. A Republican legislator says a bill on Gov. J.B. Pritzker's desk is expected to make things more contentious. 2025-12-02T21:36:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 227 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisImmigration LawTrump Administrationuse of forceProtestsRepublican legislatorPatrick Windhorst https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477078/president-trump-attacks-rep-ilhan-omar-and-immigration-policy-in-cabinet-meeting https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477078_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477078_video_v4.mp4 President Trump Attacks Rep. Ilhan Omar and Immigration Policy in cabinet meeting President Trump Hosts a Cabinet Meeting, Dec. 2, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-02T20:34:57.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 111 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477079/lawmakers-call-for-greater-oversight-of-social-medias-impact-on-children https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477079_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477079_video_v4.mp4 Lawmakers call for greater oversight of social media’s impact on children CMT Hearing: Legislative Solutions To Protect Children And Teens Online December 2, 2025 Source: US House 2025-12-02T20:34:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 121 Social MediaChild Mental HealthLegislative SolutionsBig TechApp StoreParental ControlsUS HouseRep. JamesDigital Childhood Alliance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477080/illinois-house-powmia-measure-later-gutted-and-replaced-as-a-migrant-sanctuary-proposal https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477080_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477080_video_v4.mp4 Illinois House POW/MIA measure later 'gutted and replaced' as a migrant sanctuary proposal Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday December 2nd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-12-02T19:08:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 IllinoisPOW/MIAMigrant sanctuaryIllinois HouseGreg BishopThe Center SquareGovernment policyState legislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477081/illinois-food-safety-measure-amended-into-medical-aid-in-dying-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477081_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477081_video_v4.mp4 Illinois food safety measure amended into 'medical aid in dying' bill Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday December 2nd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-12-02T19:07:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 90 IllinoisGreg BishopSenate Bill 1950medical aid in dyingassisted suicidefood safetyIllinois General Assembly https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477082/memphis-democrat-lays-out-motivations-behind-national-guard-lawsuit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477082_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477082_video_v4.mp4 Memphis Democrat lays out motivations behind National Guard lawsuit Tennessee State representative Gabby Salinas, a Democrat from Memphis, explains her reasons for joining the lawsuit over the National Guard deployment. November 26, 2025 2025-12-02T17:31:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 104 Gabby SalinasTennesseeTennessee politicsNational GuardLawsuitPolitical lawsuit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477083/memphis-republican-says-constituents-feel-safe-going-downtown-again-because-of-national-guard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477083_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477083_video_v4.mp4 Memphis Republican says constituents feel safe going downtown again because of National Guard Tennessee State Senator Brent Taylor, a Republican from Memphis, says constituents feel safe going downtown again because of National Guard November 25, 2025 2025-12-02T17:28:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 81 Brent TaylorTennesseeMemphisDowntown MemphisNational GuardState SenatorPublic SafetyDowntown RestaurantsGrizzliesU of M BasketballOrpheum Theatre https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477203/proposed-bill-would-create-payroll-tax-for-high-income-earners https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477203_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477203_video_v4.mp4 Proposed bill would create payroll tax for high income earners The Center Square's Carleen Johnson asks Rep. Shaun Scott, D-Seattle about his proposed bill and if he intends to make it Referendum proof 2025-12-02T23:19:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 141 Shaun ScottCarleen JohnsonWashington StatePayroll TaxTax BillTaxing the RichCapital Gains TaxHR1 BudgetOffice of Financial ManagementReferendumLegislative ProcessVoter Turnout https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477204/chicago-mayor-responsible-stewards-defend-taxes-opponents-say-theyve-failed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477204_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477204_video_v4.mp4 Chicago mayor, 'responsible stewards' defend taxes, opponents say they’ve failed Mayor Brandon Johnson says he wants to make Chicago the safest and most affordable big city in the country, but Chicago Republicans say the city is not safe or affordable. 2025-12-02T23:13:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 155 Brandon JohnsonChicago mayorChicago politicsIllinoisTax policyCity budgetPublic safetyChicago crimeLocal economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477429/chicago-flips-red-critical-of-mayor-johnson-willing-to-starve-for-taxspend-priorities https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477429_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477429_video_v4.mp4 Chicago Flips Red critical of mayor; Johnson willing to starve for tax/spend priorities Greg Bishop shares moments from Tuesday's news conference held by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson where the mayor talked about potential tax increases, government spending and public safety. Members of Chicago Flips Red remain critical of the Johnson administration and Democrats at City Hall. 2025-12-03T15:10:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 748 Brandon JohnsonChicago mayorTax increaseIllinois budgetGreg BishopChicagoIllinoisPublic safetyChicago Flips RedDaniel Carter-Walters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477430/il-doctor-legislator-calls-states-new-vaccine-law-trump-derangement-syndrome https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477430_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477430_video_v4.mp4 IL doctor, legislator calls state's new vaccine law 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' Greg Bishop shares highlights in the debate around vaccine policy in the state of Illinois with a new bill being signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker that a Republican legislators who is also a doctor called a "Trump Derangement Syndrome" bill. 2025-12-03T14:59:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 519 J.B. PritzkerGreg BishopBill HauterIllinoisVaccine accessVaccine PolicyImmunizationCOVID-19 vaccineshealth policyvaccination mandatesmedical industry https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477431/pritzker-continues-to-encourage-ice-protests https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477431_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477431_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker continues to encourage ICE protests Greg Bishop shares the continued debate around federal immigration enforcement and the state's migrant sanctuary policies with Gov. J.B. Pritzker encouraging protests against ICE. 2025-12-03T14:57:16.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 579 J.B. Pritzkerimmigration enforcementmigrant sanctuaryprotestfederal law enforcementasylum seekersPeaceful protestsfederal officialsviolencePatrick WindhorstJames McCoyPam BondiDonald Trumpfederal immigration law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477432/illinois-in-focus-pritzker-encourages-protests-vaccine-law-signed-chicago-priorities-criticized https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477432_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477432_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Pritzker encourages protests; Vaccine law signed; Chicago priorities criticized Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Dec. 3rd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-12-03T14:48:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2201 IllinoisJB PritzkerChicagoBrandon JohnsonProtestsVaccine PolicyTaxpayerProperty TaxPublic SafetyThe Center SquareGreg BishopIllinois General AssemblyChicago BudgetTax IncreaseNews https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477433/sec-rubio-defends-focus-on-mass-migration-as-national-security-issue https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477433_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477433_video_v4.mp4 Sec. Rubio defends focus on mass migration as national security issue President Trump Hosts a Cabinet Meeting, Dec. 2, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-03T14:43:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Marco RubioMass migrationNational securityTrade dealsDonald TrumpCabinet meetingImmigration policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477434/white-house-credits-tougher-enforcement-for-reported-decline-in-seaborne-drug-smuggling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477434_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477434_video_v4.mp4 White House credits tougher enforcement for reported decline in seaborne drug smuggling President Trump Hosts a Cabinet Meeting, Dec. 2, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-03T14:42:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Donald TrumpJoe BidenDrug SmugglingDrug EnforcementCabinet MeetingWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477435/rfk-jr-claims-hrt-risks-were-overstated-cites-menopause-health-benefits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477435_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477435_video_v4.mp4 RFK Jr. claims HRT risks were overstated, cites menopause health benefits President Trump Hosts a Cabinet Meeting, Dec. 2, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-03T14:42:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 Robert F. Kennedy Jr.RFK Jr.hormone therapymenopausewomen's healthcardiac diseasealzheimer'sbone fracturesmedical cartel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477436/illinois-in-focus-pritzker-encourages-protests-vaccine-law-signed-chicago-priorities-criticized https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477436_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477436_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: U.S. Rep. Miller live; Heated rhetoric in Congress; SNAP, ‘basic income’ debate Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Dec. 4th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-12-03T14:40:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2667 IllinoisIllinois politicsMary MillerSNAP benefitsJB Pritzkerimmigration enforcementMedicaid fraudguaranteed incomeIllinois taxpayershighway fundingtrucking industryHomeland SecurityPublic Safetyfood stamp reformstate tax dollars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477437/seattle-pushes-olympia-for-funding-on-housing-public-safety-and-immigrant-aid https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477437_video_v4.mp4 Seattle pushes Olympia for funding on housing, public safety and immigrant aid (The Center Square) – Seattle is pushing for a state-level backstop to help fund immigrant services and other top priorities as the Trump administration escalates federal immigration enforcement nationwide. The Seattle Office of Intergovernmental Relations briefed the city council on a proposed state legislative agenda for next year’s session during a council briefing on Monday. 2025-12-03T14:30:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 520 SeattleWashingtonimmigrationfederal enforcementpublic safetyhousinglegislative agendalaw enforcement fundingmental health programssanctuary cityBob KettleKatie WilsonSpencer Pauley https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477659/bipartisan-pritzker-announces-illinois-plans-for-usas-250th-anniversary https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477659_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477659_video_v4.mp4 'Bipartisan' Pritzker announces Illinois’ plans for USA’s 250th anniversary 2025-12-03T21:12:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 167 JB PritzkerIllinois250th AnniversaryCivil WarCivil Rights MovementAbraham LincolnRonald ReaganBarack ObamaIda B. WellsRay Lahood https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477660/california-ag-calls-state-a-blueprint-for-reducing-gun-violence https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477660_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477660_video_v4.mp4 California AG calls state a “blueprint” for reducing gun violence Attorney General Bonta Announces New Tool to Inform CADOJ’s Efforts to Protect Californians December 3, 2025 Source: California Department of Justice 2025-12-03T20:51:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 188 Rob BontaCaliforniaAttorney Generalgun violencegun controlgun lawsfirearm mortality ratesassault weapon bansbackground checksred flag laws https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477661/il-democrats-rhetoric-against-law-enforcement-takes-congressional-spotlight https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477661_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477661_video_v4.mp4 IL Democrats' rhetoric against law enforcement takes Congressional spotlight Illinois’ role in the immigration debate took center stage during a congressional hearing about anti-law enforcement rhetoric. 2025-12-03T20:34:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 141 IllinoisDemocratsLaw EnforcementCongressional HearingImmigration DebateAnti-Law EnforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityICEJB PritzkerMichael GuestPatrick YoesTrump AdministrationStephen Miller https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477662/new-reporting-tool-targets-ice-and-other-federal-law-enforcement-conduct https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477662_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477662_video_v4.mp4 New reporting tool targets ICE and other federal law enforcement conduct On Wednesday December 3, 2025 California Attorney General Rob Bonta announces a new website link for reporting suspicious activity by ICE officers and other federal law enforcement. Source: California Department of Justice 2025-12-03T20:19:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 374 Rob BontaAttorney GeneralCalifornia DOJreporting toolfederal agentsmisconductillegal conductCaliforniaICEfederal law enforcementunlawful conductabuse of power https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477663/the-k-shaped-recovery-why-the-top-20percent-are-thriving-while-everyone-else-struggles https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477663_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477663_video_v4.mp4 The K Shaped Recovery: Why the Top 20% Are Thriving While Everyone Else Struggles Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss what's really happening to the upper and lower class on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-12-03T18:59:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 672 Everyday Economicseconomic recoveryCenter SquareChris KrugOrphe Divounguyincome distributionconsumer spendingcar marketcar pricesBlack FridayCyber Mondayretail salestech companiesAI stocksFederal Reserve https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477664/pritzker-says-trump-weaponizing-food-as-usda-looks-for-snap-fraud https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477664_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477664_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker says Trump weaponizing food as USDA looks for SNAP fraud Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is pushing back against the Trump administration's insistence that states share data with the federal government about who is getting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds. 2025-12-03T18:48:55.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 237 USDASNAPFood StampsJ.B. PritzkerTrump administrationIllinoisData SharingFraud PreventionGovernment PolicyFood Security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477665/new-payroll-tax-bill-aims-to-raise-revenue-from-top-incomes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477665_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477665_video_v4.mp4 New payroll tax bill aims to raise revenue from top incomes Abraham Flaxman, PhD, Associate Professor of Global Health at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington speaking in support of Washington state Rep. Shaun Scott's proposed bill for a payroll tax on high income earners. 2025-12-03T18:21:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 219 payroll taxAbraham FlaxmanShaun ScottWashington StateUniversity of Washingtontax billincome taxglobal healthhealthcarefederal funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477666/illinois-democrat-claims-the-dhs-is-the-single-biggest-threat-to-public-safety https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477666_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477666_video_v4.mp4 Illinois Democrat claims "The DHS is the single biggest threat to public safety." Illinois Democrat claims "The DHS is the single biggest threat to public safety." Source: A House Committee on Homeland Security hearing entitled, “When Badges Become Targets: How Anti-Law Enforcement Rhetoric Fuels Violence Against Officers. December 3, 2025 2025-12-03T17:42:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 156 department of homeland securityhouse committeepublic safetyrep. ramirezcongressborder patrol https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477794/trump-announces-administration-ending-biden-era-cafe-fuel-economy-standards https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477794_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477794_video_v4.mp4 Trump announces administration ending Biden era CAFE fuel economy standards President Trump Makes an Announcement, Dec. 3, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-04T01:15:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 112 Donald TrumpJoe BidenCAFE standardsfuel economyAmerican auto jobsElectric VehicleGasoline CarGreen New Deal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477795/california-anti-discrimination-law-raises-concerns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477795_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477795_video_v4.mp4 California anti-discrimination law raises concerns (The Center Square) - Supporters of a new California civil rights law for public schools say it will strengthen protections for students facing discrimination, while teachers’ unions and civil liberties organizations warn it could restrict classroom discussions. 2025-12-03T23:17:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 484 California lawanti-discriminationeducation systemcivil rightsacademic freedomdiscriminationGavin NewsomAssembly Bill 715school curriculumhuman rightsEliana KerndleEsther Wickhambias https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477946/pritzker-discusses-snap-accountability-guaranteed-income-programs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477946_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477946_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker discusses SNAP accountability, 'guaranteed income' programs Greg Bishop shares Gov. J.B. Pritzker's reaction to the USDA looking to start withholding federal taxpayer dollars from states that do not comply with providing more information about Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients. There's also debate around guaranteed income programs like what Cook County is continuing. Pritzker shares his thoughts, as does potential rival Ted Dabrowski. A Democratic state representative is pushing legislation to prohibit tax dollars from being used for such programs. 2025-12-04T15:26:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 877 IllinoisSNAPfood stampsfood assistanceJB PritzkerJ.B. Pritzkerfederal governmentCook CountyTed Dabrowskiguaranteed income programwelfare programsstate cashMedicaidMedicareAnthony Deluca https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477947/illinois-leaders-rhetoric-around-law-enforcement-highlighted-at-us-house-hearing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477947_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477947_video_v4.mp4 Illinois leaders' rhetoric around law enforcement highlighted at U.S. House hearing Greg Bishop shares some highlights from a U.S. House hearing on the effects of anti-law enforcement rhetoric with Illinois taking centerstage throughout the hearing. 2025-12-04T15:23:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 814 Greg BishopCenter SquareHomeland Security CommitteeDelia RamirezPublic SafetyAnti-Law Enforcement Rhetoriclaw enforcementIllinoisChicagoJB PritzkerDepartment of Homeland SecurityDHSmockingbulletproof vestJimmy Kimmel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477948/illinois-congresswoman-miller-on-health-care-snap-and-cld-enforcement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477948_video_v4.mp4 Illinois Congresswoman Miller on health care, SNAP and CLD enforcement Greg Bishop talks live with Illinois U.S. Rep. Mary Miller, R-Oakland, about some of her top issues facing Congress, from health insurance reform and SNAP funding to CLD enforcement. 2025-12-04T15:20:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 630 Mary MillerIllinoisSNAP benefitsCDL licenseslaw and orderillegal immigrationvoter ID lawsDonald TrumpJB PritzkerAmerica FirstGreg BishopIllinois in FocusSafe Driving Law Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477949/democratic-socialist-lawmaker-introduces-statewide-payroll-tax https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477949_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477949_video_v4.mp4 Democratic socialist lawmaker introduces statewide payroll tax (The Center Square) – Rep. Shaun Scott, D-Seattle, on Tuesday held a press conference to announce legislation for a new payroll excise tax on high-income earners, aimed at “protecting Washington’s budget and public services from the severe impacts of H.R. 1, the federal tax package recently passed by Congressional Republicans and Donald Trump,” according to Scott’s press release. 2025-12-04T14:30:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 885 Payroll TaxWashington stateSeattle lawmakerbudget deficitnew taxesSean ScottWashington Stateeconomic policystate budgetlarge corporationAssociation of Washington BusinessRepresentative Laurie JinkinsJoe FitzgibbonJim WalshScott's bill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477950/sen-cruz-claims-change-in-vehicle-standards-will-reduce-costs-and-save-lives https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477950_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477950_video_v4.mp4 Sen. Cruz claims change in vehicle standards will reduce costs and save lives Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) during the president's announcement President Trump Makes an Announcement, Dec. 3, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-04T14:15:16.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Ted CruzSenator CruzJoe BidenPresident Trumpvehicle standardsCAFE standardsSenate Commerce Committeecar safetyGovernment regulation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477951/president-trump-says-administration-ending-biden-era-ridiculous-fuel-economy-standards https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477951_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477951_video_v4.mp4 President Trump says administration ending Biden era 'ridiculous' fuel economy standards President Trump Makes an Announcement, Dec. 3, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-04T14:12:55.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Donald TrumpJoe BidenFuel EconomyCarAutomakersCAFE StandardsAmerican ConsumersAuto JobsRegulations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1477952/president-trump-highlights-ev-policy-reversal-questions-cost-of-charging-plants-buildout https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1477952_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1477952_video_v4.mp4 President Trump highlights EV policy reversal, questions cost of charging plants buildout President Trump Makes an Announcement, Dec. 3, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-04T14:12:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 President TrumpExecutive OrderElectric VehicleEV MandateCharging PlantsCar AffordabilityEV PolicyAutomotive IndustryGovernment Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1478119/taxpayer-concerns-spotlighted-in-debate-over-snap-benefits https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1478119_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1478119_video_v4.mp4 Taxpayer concerns spotlighted in debate over SNAP benefits Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday December 4th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-12-04T22:15:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 SNAP benefitsIllinoisFood subsidiesTaxpayersNon-citizensImmigration reform https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1478120/illinois-faces-possible-federal-funding-withhold-over-snap-data-dispute https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1478120_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1478120_video_v4.mp4 Illinois faces possible federal funding withhold over SNAP data dispute Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday December 4th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-12-04T21:53:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 IllinoisSNAPFederal FundingData DisputeTaxpayersGovernment FundingJB PritzkerFederal LawSNAP benefitsOverpayments https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1478121/pritzker-no-to-state-taxpayer-funded-guaranteed-income https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1478121_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1478121_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker: 'No' to state taxpayer-funded guaranteed income Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he is not looking to follow Cook County by using taxpayer money to fund a guaranteed income program. 2025-12-04T21:20:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 156 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisIllinois governorstate taxpayerguaranteed incomeAnthony Delucastate representative https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1478122/il-congresswoman-willing-to-withhold-highway-dollars-over-cdl-issues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1478122_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1478122_video_v4.mp4 IL congresswoman willing to withhold highway dollars over CDL issues Data provided by Illinois State Police shows nearly 1 in 5 CDL holders with English Language Proficiency infractions have licenses issued by Illinois. Republican U.S. Rep. Mary Miller said she’s done her own sampling. 2025-12-04T21:05:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 94 Mary MillerIllinoisHighway FundingCDLCommercial Driver's LicenseIllinois State PoliceSafe Driving Law Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1478123/opposition-voice-warns-high-earner-payroll-tax-could-push-jobs-out https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1478123_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1478123_video_v4.mp4 Opposition voice warns high earner payroll tax could push jobs out The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Washington State Rep. Chris Corry R-Yakima 2025-12-04T20:48:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 183 Chris Corrypayroll taxjob lossWashington StatetaxpayerSean ScottState Representativetax burdenrevenue growthDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1478256/freedom-advocates-push-for-ten-commandments-in-schools https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1478256_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1478256_video_v4.mp4 Freedom advocates push for Ten Commandments in schools (The Center Square) - Legal battles over the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools continue with a new brief filed this week, backed by 46 members of Congress. First Liberty Institute and Hacker Stephens LLP filed a friend-of-the-court brief this past week at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. The brief is supported by congressional members such as U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana. 2025-12-05T01:18:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 Ten CommandmentsPublic SchoolsLegal BattleFirst Liberty InstituteTed CruzMike JohnsonU.S. Court of AppealsConstitutionalityLouisianaTexas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1479339/what-a-sneaker-market-crash-says-about-the-us-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1479339_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1479339_video_v4.mp4 What a Sneaker Market Crash Says About the U.S. Economy Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss how collections are impacted by the economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-12-05T17:00:55.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 641 sneaker marketEconomic trendsSneakersLuxury carsCar marketCollector marketChris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday Economicsniche economymoneyCenter Squaredecisions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1479340/il-sec-of-state-criticizes-tsa-fee-option-extends-real-id-facility-lease https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1479340_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1479340_video_v4.mp4 IL Sec of State criticizes TSA fee option, extends REAL ID facility lease Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is criticizing the federal government’s plan to offer travelers without proper identification the option of paying a fee. 2025-12-05T16:49:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 123 Alexi GiannouliasIllinois Secretary of StateTSAREAL IDtravel feeairport securityfacility leaseDepartment of Motor Vehiclesairline traveltravel costsIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1479341/end-of-life-options-bill-with-illinois-gov-jb-pritzker https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1479341_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1479341_video_v4.mp4 'End of life options' bill with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Greg Bishop reviews recent comments Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker made about a measure on his desk to give terminally ill patients the right to chose physician-prescribed drugs to end their life. Disability advocates and county coroners are raising their concerns. Pritzker says he hasn't made up his mind on the measure. 2025-12-05T15:14:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 564 Greg BishopThe Center SquareJ.B. PritzkerIllinois legislationend of life optionsphysician-assisted suicideSenate BillIllinoisAccess LivingJamie HarwoodCoronerPolitical newsterminally illright to diedisability advocates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1479342/immigration-enforcement-pushback-use-of-force-challenge-ice-license-plates-and-cdl-enforcement https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1479342_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1479342_video_v4.mp4 Immigration enforcement pushback: Use of force challenge, ICE license plates and CDL enforcement Greg Bishop overviews the ongoing disputes over immigration enforcement with a motion to dismiss a use of force lawsuit being made by the parties that brought the case, the Illinois Secretary of State putting car rental companies on notice for ICE officials allegedly altering or removing license plates while in Illinois and the enforcement of commercial driver's licenses and English language proficiency. 2025-12-05T15:13:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 972 immigration enforcementlicense platesCDL enforcementuse of forcelaw enforcementICE AgentsIllinoisAlexi Giannouliasrental companiesfederal governmentGreg BishopDepartment of Homeland Securitycourt battlessanctuary policiesThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1479343/illinois-gun-ban-challenge-with-scotus-as-other-cases-linger-in-lower-courts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1479343_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1479343_video_v4.mp4 Illinois gun ban challenge with SCOTUS as other cases linger in lower courts Greg Bishop reviews the status of several challenges to Illinois' gun and magazine ban, including the U.S. Supreme Court taking a case challenging Cook County's ban into conference Friday. A decision whether they'll take the case could be released Monday. This as the case where a district court found the state's law unconstitutional remains pending in an appeals court, and a case challenging Naperville's ban remains in a district court. 2025-12-05T15:11:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 470 Illinois FirearmsSupreme CourtCook CountyGreg BishopIllinois NewsRobert Bevisfirearms banUS Supreme CourtIllinois lawGun controlVeramonti's case https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1479344/illinois-in-focus-gun-ban-with-scotus-ice-enforcement-pushback-end-of-life-options-bill-with-gov https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1479344_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1479344_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Gun ban with SCOTUS; ICE enforcement pushback; End of life options bill with gov Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Dec. 5th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-12-05T14:51:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2499 Illinoisgun banICEJB Pritzkerend-of-life optionsGreg BishopCenter SquareSecond AmendmentUS Supreme Courtimmigration enforcementAlexi GiannouliasSecretary of StateThe Center SquareIllinois legislationAppeals Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1479345/half-of-2025-cca-spending-went-toward-wsf-fleet-electrification https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1479345_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1479345_video_v4.mp4 Half of 2025 CCA spending went toward WSF fleet electrification (The Center Square) – Funding for electrifying the Washington State Ferries system continues to dominate total Climate Commitment Act project spending, according to a new Department of Ecology report for fiscal year 2025. While Ecology is touting the investments as reducing 9 million metric tons of carbon over the past two fiscal years, some critics are questioning the true cost per ton for some of the projects. 2025-12-05T14:30:58.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 741 Washington State Ferrieselectric ferriesClimate Commitment Actcarbon emissionemission reductionWashington StateState Ecologycarbon reductionfuel costsWashington In FocusTJ MartinellCarleen JohnsonKing CountyEllenbsurgtax credits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1479346/president-trump-trade-deals-a-core-feature-of-my-administrations-national-security-strategy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1479346_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1479346_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: Trade deals 'a core feature of my administration's national security strategy' President Trump Participates in a Signing Ceremony with the Presidents of Rwanda and Congo December 4, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-05T13:05:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Donald TrumpTrade DealsNational SecurityAustraliaJapanSouth KoreaKazakhstanMalaysiaMineral SuppliesEconomic Partnerships https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1479347/trump-calls-rwanda-and-congo-leaders-good-men-cites-hope-for-stronger-countries https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1479347_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1479347_video_v4.mp4 Trump calls Rwanda and Congo leaders “good men,” cites hope for stronger countries President Trump Participates in a Signing Ceremony with the Presidents of Rwanda and Congo December 4, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-05T13:05:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Donald TrumpRwandaCongoSigning CeremonyInternational Relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1479348/president-trump-congo-rwanda-peace-deal-creates-framework-for-economic-prosperity https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1479348_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1479348_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: Congo–Rwanda peace deal creates framework for economic prosperity President Trump Participates in a Signing Ceremony with the Presidents of Rwanda and Congo December 4, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-05T13:04:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Donald TrumpCongo RwandaPeace DealEconomic ProsperityInternational AgreementDemocratic Republic of the CongoRwanda EconomiesIntegrating EconomiesLasting PeaceWhite House2025 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1479349/new-trump-backed-peace-agreement-seeks-to-halt-years-of-violence-between-congo-and-rwanda https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1479349_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1479349_video_v4.mp4 New Trump backed peace agreement seeks to halt years of violence between Congo and Rwanda President Trump Participates in a Signing Ceremony with the Presidents of Rwanda and Congo December 4, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-05T13:03:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Donald TrumpPeace AgreementCongoRwandaDemocratic Republic of CongoUS Institute of Peacesigning ceremonyInternational conflictPeaceViolence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1479496/trump-election-interference-case-in-georgia-dismissed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1479496_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1479496_video_v4.mp4 Trump election interference case in Georgia dismissed (The Center Square) – Election interference charges in Georgia against second-term Republican President Donald Trump were motioned for dismissal Wednesday by the Prosecuting Attorney's Council. In response, the president later in the day said again the 2020 election was stolen. On social media, the second-term Republican called the case the "Fani Willis Witch Hunt" and accused Democrats of orchestrating it. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis had sought to prosecute Trump and his allies, charging them with trying to overturn the state's election results. 2025-12-05T22:47:51.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 390 Donald TrumpFani WillisGeorgia LawElection FraudFulton CountyElection InterferenceProsecuting Attorney's Council2020 ElectionDismissalLegal CaseThe Center Square YT https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1479497/case-tests-washington-legislators-ability-to-withhold-records-under-privilege-claim https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1479497_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1479497_video_v4.mp4 Case tests Washington legislators’ ability to withhold records under privilege claim The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews George Erb, Washington Coalition for Open Government Secretary 2025-12-05T22:18:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 181 George ErbWashingtonWashington Coalition for Open Governmentlegislative privilegepublic recordsstate legislatureopen governmentlegal argumentslegislatorscourt caseCarleen Johnson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1479498/k-12-public-spending-nears-dollar1-trillion-in-us https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1479498_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1479498_video_v4.mp4 K-12 public spending nears $1 trillion in U.S. (The Center Square) - School districts across the country have significantly increased spending since 2020, even as they face steep declines in student enrollment and academic performance, according to a new analysis from the Reason Foundation. The report finds American public schools are nearing $1 trillion in annual spending, almost a 35% increase between 2002 and 2023. During that period, the average per-student spending rose from $14,969 to $20,322. 2025-12-05T19:30:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 K-12 educationPublic spendingStudent enrollmentAcademic performanceReason FoundationCalifornia schoolsEsther Wickham https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1479499/lawmaker-warns-of-ccp-influence-efforts-in-us-schools-backs-new-bills https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1479499_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1479499_video_v4.mp4 Lawmaker warns of CCP influence efforts in U.S. schools, backs new bills Rep. Moolenaar (R-MI) on the house floor Wednesday December 3rd, 2025 Source: U.S. House 2025-12-05T18:05:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 148 Rep. MoolenaarU.S. HouseCCP influenceUnited StatesAmerican schoolsEducation systemChinaLegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1481485/trump-praises-faith-based-service-during-christmas-season-voices-support-for-religion https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1481485_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1481485_video_v4.mp4 Trump praises faith-based service during Christmas season, voices support for religion President Trump and The First Lady Participate in the National Christmas Tree Lighting December 4, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-06T16:01:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Donald TrumpChristmas tree lightingfaith-based serviceChristian religionreligious freedomchristmas season https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1481486/west-coast-health-alliance-issues-update-on-vaccine-safety https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1481486_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1481486_video_v4.mp4 West Coast Health Alliance issues update on vaccine safety (The Center Square) - The West Coast Health Alliance has taken an official stance on the safety and efficacy of vaccines, reaffirming they do not cause autism. A recent press release from California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office announced that the alliance was countering the position taken by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. secretary of Health and Human Services. 2025-12-06T15:30:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 386 West Coast Healthvaccine safetyhealth allianceGovernor NewsomRobert F KennedyCalifornia politicsGavin Newsomnational stage https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1481487/president-trump-touts-economy-says-us-making-progress-on-multiple-peace-efforts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1481487_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1481487_video_v4.mp4 President Trump touts economy, says U.S. making progress on multiple peace efforts President Trump and The First Lady Participate in the National Christmas Tree Lighting December 4, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-06T15:00:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Donald TrumpMelania TrumpNational Christmas Tree LightingUS EconomyPeace effortsRussia-Ukraine conflict https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1481488/hegseth-pentagon-stand-by-explanation-of-second-boat-strike https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1481488_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1481488_video_v4.mp4 Hegseth, Pentagon stand by explanation of second boat strike (The Center Square) – After a story was published last week claiming that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth ordered a second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat to kill those remaining, both Hegseth and the Pentagon reiterated their defense of the War Department’s actions as completely legal. Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson told reporters Tuesday that the U.S. has performed 21 strikes on drug boats in the Western Hemisphere, killing “82 narco-terrorists.” Wilson repeatedly described the boats as narco-terrorist vessels at the Pentagon's first press briefing under this administration, underscoring that the terrorist designation allows the Trump administration to respond more forcefully while remaining within the law. 2025-12-06T12:01:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 444 Pete Hegsethdrug boat strikesVenezuelan drug boatnarcoterroristsmilitary strikesTrump administrationdrug smugglingMexican borderBrett RowlandMorgan Sweeney https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1481625/survey-teachers-concerned-about-ais-impact-on-students https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1481625_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1481625_video_v4.mp4 Survey: Teachers concerned about AI's impact on students (The Center Square) - K-12 educators say students are turning to artificial intelligence for emotional support, and many are concerned that current safeguards are insufficient, according to a new study. The questionnaire, conducted by Arkansas State University, surveyed 760 K-12 educators to understand their views on the rise of AI and ChatGPT in classrooms. 2025-12-06T21:00:50.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 73 artificial intelligenceemotional supportK-12 EducatorsArkansas State UniversityChatGPTstudent learningproblem-solvingteachingeducation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1481626/pennsylvania-home-care-providers-say-raising-rates-an-absolute-necessity https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1481626_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1481626_video_v4.mp4 Pennsylvania home care providers say raising rates 'an absolute necessity' (The Center Square) - With budget season disappearing into the rearview, advocates for home health care services aren't wasting a minute. Though the programs saw a $21 million investment toward workers within the self-directed care model, those appropriations fell woefully short of the state’s own recommendations to stabilize the industry. On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Homecare Association said providers submitted formal Program Revision Request filings for the coming fiscal year demanding major investments to correct the deepening shortfalls in the industry. 2025-12-06T19:21:41.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 421 Kristen SmithChristina LengyelPennsylvaniaHome careMedicaidmedical facilitiesPennsylvania Home Care Associationnursing homebudget proposalJosh Shapiro https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1482641/president-trump-highlights-peace-efforts-notes-record-ticket-demand-for-fifa-world-cup https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1482641_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1482641_video_v4.mp4 President Trump highlights peace efforts, notes record ticket demand for FIFA World Cup President Trump Attends the FIFA World Cup Drawing December 5, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-07T16:00:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 Donald TrumpFIFA World CupPeace EffortsGianni InfantinoTicket SalesCongoIndiaPakistanEnding WarsPolitical Speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1482642/president-trump-receives-fifa-peace-prize https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1482642_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1482642_video_v4.mp4 President Trump receives FIFA peace prize President Trump Attends the FIFA World Cup Drawing December 5, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-07T15:30:43.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 79 Donald TrumpFIFAFIFA Peace PrizeFIFA World CupFootball United the WorldAward CeremonyUnited StatesGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1482643/calpers-defends-dollar144m-taxpayer-backed-bitcoin-bet-as-stock-craters-44percent https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1482643_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1482643_video_v4.mp4 CalPERS defends $144M, taxpayer-backed Bitcoin bet as stock craters 44% (The Center Square) - California’s main public pension fund, CalPERS, has more than doubled its shares in a highly leveraged, Bitcoin-related stock in the last two years that recently plunged by nearly half, The Center Square found. The state public pension held nearly $144 million worth of Strategy Inc., formerly known as MicroStrategy, as of its latest SEC filing. 2025-12-07T15:30:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 486 CALPERSBitcoinStrategy Incstock investmentpension fundsCalperspension deficitventure capitalprivate equityChinese economySEC FilingMadeline ShannonKenneth SchruppCalifornia in FocusKenneth https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1482644/few-solutions-in-pennsylvania-amid-rising-health-care-violence https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1482644_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1482644_video_v4.mp4 Few solutions in Pennsylvania amid rising health care violence (The Center Square) - Health care workers in Altoona held a vigil Monday night to demand increased safety for hospital employees. The event came weeks after UPMC emergency room technician Travis Dunn was brutally attacked by a patient, leaving him with a skull fracture and brain bleed among other injuries. Between the physical demands of their jobs and the volatility of working with patients, health care workers are exposed to more on-the-job injuries than most other professions. 2025-12-07T13:01:55.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 513 healthcare workershospital safetyworkplace safetyviolenceUPMC AltoonaPennsylvania Legislaturehealthcarehospital workersUPMCSEIUChristen SmithChristina LengyelPennsylvania https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1482645/trump-vows-to-pause-migration-after-dc-shooting https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1482645_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1482645_video_v4.mp4 Trump vows to pause migration after D.C. shooting (The Center Square) – President Donald Trump said Thursday he will pause migration from some countries following the shooting of two National Guard members near the White House. The suspected gunman, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, is an Afghan national who entered the U.S. in 2021 under a Biden-era immigration program for Afghans fleeing the Taliban movement. He was reportedly granted asylum this year. U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died from injuries she sustained in the Wednesday shooting, Trump told service members in a video call Thursday night. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, was in critical condition. Lakanwal was also injured in the shooting. 2025-12-07T12:01:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 525 National GuardAfghan NationalWhite Housevetting processJoe Bidennational securityunvetted immigrantsterrorist attacksJoe Biden administrationThe Center SquareSarah CarterDan McCalebSarah Roderick-Fitchfailed statevisa express program https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1482646/chicago-flips-red-targets-johnson-and-migrant-sanctuary-expansion-heads-to-governor-or-weekly-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1482646_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1482646_video_v4.mp4 Chicago Flips Red targets Johnson & migrant sanctuary expansion heads to governor | Weekly Recap Greg Bishop highlights key moments from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Tuesday news conference, where the mayor addressed potential tax increases, government spending, and public safety. The recap also includes continued criticism from the Chicago Flips Red group and covers concerns raised by an Illinois Republican lawmaker about a bill awaiting Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature that would expand the state’s migrant sanctuary policies. 2025-12-07T11:30:58.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 3652 ChicagoBrandon JohnsonMigrant sanctuaryIllinoisJB PritzkerChicago taxesGun controlIllinois lawCook CountyGreg BishopThe Center SquareImmigration enforcementPublic safetyIllinois legislatureUS Supreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1484251/feds-criticized-for-excluding-health-care-from-student-loan-caps https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1484251_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1484251_video_v4.mp4 Feds criticized for excluding health care from student loan caps (The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Education’s move to establish new borrowing caps for professional and graduate students, excluding several health care programs, has drawn criticism from state officials who say the limits could deter students from continuing their education. Starting July 1, 2026, Grad PLUS loans will be capped. New borrowers pursuing professional degrees, such as law, will face a lifetime limit of $200,000, while those in other graduate programs will be restricted to $100,000. 2025-12-08T16:29:51.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 674 student loansloan capgraduate loansnursing studentsprofessional degreesgraduate programseducation reformstudent debttuition costsloan fundingfederal governmenthigher educationtuition costreturn on investmentEliana Kerrodle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1484252/challenge-to-illinois-cook-countys-gun-ban-not-on-scotus-order-list https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1484252_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1484252_video_v4.mp4 Challenge to Illinois', Cook County's gun ban not on SCOTUS order list Greg Bishop takes a moment during the live show to pull up the U.S. Supreme Court order list, showing the nation's high court not announcing whether they'll take a case challenging Illinois' and Cook County's ban on semi-automatic firearms and magazines over certain capacities. Separate cases linger in lower courts. 2025-12-08T15:09:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 348 Greg BishopVeramontes caseUS Supreme CourtCook Countygun controlIllinois7th CircuitThe Center Squarenewsstate capital https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1484253/il-statehouse-candidate-quests-for-answers-on-benefits-for-kids-without-social-security-numbers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1484253_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1484253_video_v4.mp4 IL Statehouse candidate quests for answers on benefits for kids without Social Security Numbers Greg Bishop airs comments from Illinois Statehouse candidate Baily Templeton about her latest round of public records she obtained showing the number of children in the state without Social Security Numbers getting taxpayer subsidies. 2025-12-08T15:07:53.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 579 Illinois State HouseBailey TempletonFreedom of InformationMedicaid ServicesGreg BishopSocial Security NumberCampaign sloganFull disclosureDCFS policiesTransgender care https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1484254/il-legislator-credits-trump-for-us-steel-restarting-in-granite-city https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1484254_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1484254_video_v4.mp4 IL legislator credits Trump for U.S. Steel restarting in Granite City Greg Bishop shares reaction from Illinois state Rep. Amy Elik, R-Alton, about the announcement that U.S. Steel is restarting a blast furnace in Granite City. 2025-12-08T15:05:43.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 557 IllinoisDonald TrumpUS SteelAmy ElikBlast FurnaceGranite CityGreg BishopJob creationMetro EastSteel IndustryGranite City SteelEconomic ImpactLocal EconomyNippon Steel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1484255/illinois-in-focus-scotus-to-release-order-list-us-steel-returns-candidate-quests-for-answers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1484255_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1484255_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: SCOTUS to release order list; U.S. Steel returns; Candidate quests for answers Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Dec. 8th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-12-08T14:40:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1744 Illinois in FocusUS Supreme CourtUS SteelAmy ElikJ.B. Pritzkersteel industryGranite CityIllinoisIllinois MedicaidHealthcare costscampaign financeIllinois DCFSgun bangun controlBevis case https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1484256/no-data-no-money-usda-says-states-who-dont-hand-over-info-will-lose-snap-funding https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1484256_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1484256_video_v4.mp4 'No data, no money': USDA says states who don't hand over info will lose SNAP funding (The Center Square) – States that refuse to turn over data on food stamp recipients will lose all SNAP funding, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced Tuesday. “If a state won’t share data on criminal use of SNAP benefits, it won’t get a dollar of federal SNAP administrative funding,” Rollins posted on X. “Let’s see which states stand for accountability and which are just protecting their bribery schemes.” USDA is combing through states’ SNAP recipient data to reduce ineligible enrollment, but 21 Democrat-governed states have so far refused to provide that information, citing citizen privacy concerns. 2025-12-08T12:00:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 504 SNAP fundingFood stampsData privacySNAP programFederal governmentState fundedPayment error rateUSDACenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1484508/the-case-for-a-december-rate-cut https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1484508_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1484508_video_v4.mp4 The case for a December rate cut Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the upcoming fed rate decision on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-12-08T22:32:41.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 612 Federal Reserveinterest ratesinflation rateconsumer spendinglabor marketEveryday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyThe Center Squarepersonal consumption expenditurestariffsnews updates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1484509/president-trump-announces-dollar12-billion-in-economic-assistance-to-american-farmers-from-tariffs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1484509_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1484509_video_v4.mp4 President Trump announces $12 billion in ‘economic assistance to American farmers’ from tariffs President Trump Participates in a Roundtable December 8, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-08T22:21:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 93 Donald TrumpEconomic assistanceAmerican farmersTariffsWhite HouseUS EconomyFarmer Aid https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1484510/sec-hegseth-links-trump-defense-policy-to-reagan-and-weinberger-doctrine https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1484510_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1484510_video_v4.mp4 Sec. Hegseth links Trump defense policy to Reagan and Weinberger doctrine Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivers the keynote address at Reagan National Defense Forum. December 5, 2025 Source: Department of War 2025-12-08T21:19:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 340 Ronald ReaganDonald TrumpNational defenseWeinberger DoctrinePeace through strengthReagan AdministrationAmerican militaryRepublican hawksPolitical objectivesPete Hegsethdefense policyforeign policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1484511/sec-hegseth-touts-peace-through-strength-criticizes-biden-era-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1484511_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1484511_video_v4.mp4 Sec. Hegseth touts “peace through strength,” criticizes Biden Era policies Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivers the keynote address at Reagan National Defense Forum. December 5, 2025 Source: Department of War 2025-12-08T21:18:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 99 Pete HegsethDonald TrumpReagan National Defense ForumMilitary StrengthJoe BidenLloyd AustinDepartment of WarAfghanistanUkraineVladimir Putin https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1484512/new-payroll-tax-proposal-and-half-of-2025-cca-spending-goes-to-ferry-electrification-or-weekly-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1484512_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1484512_video_v4.mp4 New payroll tax proposal & half of 2025 CCA spending goes to ferry electrification | Weekly Recap A new Washington Department of Ecology report shows Climate Commitment Act spending in fiscal year 2025 was dominated by electrifying the Washington State Ferries fleet, with Ecology citing major emissions reductions while some critics question the cost per ton. The recap also covers Rep. Shaun Scott’s newly announced proposal for a statewide payroll excise tax on high-income earners, which he says would help protect Washington’s budget and public services from the impacts of H.R. 1. and more 2025-12-08T18:13:53.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2050 payroll taxWashington StateClimate Commitment Actelectric ferriesferry fleetelectrificationstate taxhigh income earnerstax proposalLegislative sessioncarbon emissioncarbon reductionenergy policystate budgettax payers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1484513/what-changes-is-the-home-care-industry-in-pennsylvania-asking-for-in-medicaid-reimbursements https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1484513_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1484513_video_v4.mp4 What changes is the home care industry in Pennsylvania asking for in Medicaid reimbursements? Though a Pennsylvania Department of Human Services study found that a 23% increase in Medicaid reimbursement rates would be required to bring the commonwealth up to the level of neighboring states, it’s an unrealistic request as the state continues to work with tight finances and a divided legislature. Instead, the Pennsylvania Homecare Association requested a minimum 13% increase. 2025-12-08T17:39:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 PennsylvaniaHome CareMedicaidReimbursement RatesLegislaturePennsylvania Homecare AssociationHomecare IndustryWagesBudget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1484514/the-trump-admins-military-strikes-against-drug-boats-are-a-shift-from-past-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1484514_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1484514_video_v4.mp4 The Trump admin's military strikes against drug boats are a shift from past policies After a story was published last week claiming that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth ordered a second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat to kill those remaining, both Hegseth and the Pentagon reiterated their defense of the War Department’s actions as completely legal. But many including members of Congress continue to raise concerns. 2025-12-08T17:39:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Donald TrumpPete HegsethDrug BoatMilitary StrikeCongressLaw EnforcementVenezuelan Drug Boat https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1484515/trumps-legal-fees-could-fall-on-the-backs-of-fulton-county-taxpayers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1484515_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1484515_video_v4.mp4 Trump's legal fees could fall on the backs of Fulton County taxpayers A law signed by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in May could put legal fees in the Donald Trump election interference case on the backs of Fulton County taxpayers. Senate Bill 244 allows defendants to recoup "reasonable costs" if their case is dismissed due to prosecutorial misconduct. 2025-12-08T17:38:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Donald TrumpGeorgiaSenate Bill 244Brian KempFulton Countyelection interferencelegal feesprosecutorial misconduct https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1487131/three-illinois-counties-make-judicial-hellholes-list https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1487131_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1487131_video_v4.mp4 Three Illinois counties make 'Judicial Hellholes' list Greg Bishop shares the highlights from the latest "Judicial Hellholes" report from American Tort Reform Association. ATR President Tiger Joyce discusses why three Illinois counties are "Judicial Hellholes." 2025-12-09T15:03:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 636 IllinoisJudicial HellholesCook CountySaint Clair CountyMadison CountyTiger JoyceTort ReformAmerican Tort ReformJudicial Hellhole ReportIllinois litigationSt Louis litigationGreg BishopCenter Squarenewsletter https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1487132/chicago-shutdown-looms https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1487132_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1487132_video_v4.mp4 Chicago shutdown looms Greg Bishop reviews some of the ongoing debates over taxing and spending in the city of Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson says negotiations continue as the city faces an end-of-month deadline to pass a budget. Johnson is looking for tax increases. 2025-12-09T15:02:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 488 Chicago shutdowncity budgetBrandon JohnsonIllinois newsTax increaseshead taxunion contractsChicagoCity Councilcity shutdownrevenuetax dollars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1487133/pritzker-signs-bill-today-expanding-sanctuary-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1487133_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1487133_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker signs bill today expanding sanctuary law Greg Bishop discusses a bill Gov. J.B. Pritzker is scheduled to sign Tuesday morning, expanding the state's migrant sanctuary policies and the criticism Republicans have for the bill that impacts child daycares, universities and hospitals. 2025-12-09T15:01:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 882 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisSanctuary PoliciesMigrant SanctuaryIllegal ImmigrationRepublican CriticismGreg BishopThe Center SquareIllinois HouseLegislative DebateKwame RaoulDHSImmigration enforcementBrandon JohnsonCriminal Aliens https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1487134/illinois-in-focus-pritzker-expanding-sanctuary-law-chicago-shutdown-looms-judicial-hellholes https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1487134_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1487134_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Pritzker expanding sanctuary law; Chicago shutdown looms; ‘Judicial Hellholes’ Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Dec. 9th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-12-09T14:52:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2309 IllinoisChicagoGovernor Pritzkermigrant sanctuarybudget deficitJudicial HellholesIllinois TaxationTort ReformBrandon Johnsoncity budgetillegal immigrationIllinois HouseIllinois State RepresentativeThe Center SquareGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1487135/president-trump-suggests-tariffs-to-boost-us-fertilizer-production https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1487135_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1487135_video_v4.mp4 President Trump suggests tariffs to boost U.S. fertilizer production President Trump Participates in a Roundtable December 8, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-09T13:53:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Donald TrumpFertilizer ProductionUS FertilizerTariffsCanadaWhite HouseRoundtable https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1487136/president-trump-links-domestic-farm-production-to-lowering-grocery-prices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1487136_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1487136_video_v4.mp4 President Trump links domestic farm production to lowering grocery prices President Trump Participates in a Roundtable December 8, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-09T13:53:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 15 Donald TrumpGrocery PricesFarm ProductionAmerican FamiliesWhite House2025 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1487137/president-trump-touts-japan-farm-purchases-cites-tax-cuts-as-boost-for-us-farmers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1487137_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1487137_video_v4.mp4 President Trump touts Japan farm purchases, cites tax cuts as boost for U.S. farmers President Trump Participates in a Roundtable December 8, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-09T13:52:39.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Donald TrumpJapanFarm PurchasesTax CutsUS FarmersAmerican FarmersCornSoybeansFertilizerBiofuelRice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1487138/president-trump-announces-dollar12-billion-in-economic-assistance-to-american-farmers-from-tariffs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1487138_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1487138_video_v4.mp4 President Trump announces $12 billion in ‘economic assistance to American farmers’ from tariffs President Trump Participates in a Roundtable December 8, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-09T13:52:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Donald TrumpAmerican FarmersEconomic AssistanceEstate TaxTariffsFarm BankruptciesWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1487139/illinois-counties-land-at-no-7-for-judicial-hellholes-costs-dollar1900-per-resident https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1487139_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1487139_video_v4.mp4 Illinois counties land at No. 7 for ‘Judicial Hellholes,’ costs $1,900 per resident The St. Louis metro area and Cook County are again in the top Judicial Hellhole jurisdictions, according to the American Tort Reform Foundation. 2025-12-09T12:36:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 291 IllinoisCook CountyJudicial HellholesTort ReformAmerican Tort Reform Foundationlawsuit abuse https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1487402/pritzker-signs-great-law-against-immigration-enforcement-dismisses-ethics-concerns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1487402_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1487402_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker signs 'great law' against immigration enforcement, dismisses ethics concerns Gov. J.B. Pritzker says a new law to protect people from federal immigration law enforcement in Illinois is a great one, despite ethical questions about campaign donations to the bill sponsors and private right of action. 2025-12-09T22:21:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 298 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisimmigration lawimmigration enforcementconstitutional rightsDon HarmonChris WelchOmar Aquinolegislation signing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1487403/violence-against-healthcare-workers-on-the-rise https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1487403_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1487403_video_v4.mp4 Violence against healthcare workers on the rise Health care workers in Altoona held a vigil Monday night to demand increased safety for hospital employees. The event came weeks after UPMC emergency room technician Travis Dunn was brutally attacked by a patient, leaving him with a skull fracture and brain bleed among other injuries. 2025-12-09T21:48:55.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 healthcare workersviolencepatient frustrationhospital safetyUPMCTravis DunnAltoonahealthcare system https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1487404/one-big-beautiful-bill-requires-states-with-snap-errors-to-pay-portion-of-benefit-cost https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1487404_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1487404_video_v4.mp4 One Big Beautiful Bill requires states with SNAP errors to pay portion of benefit cost Beginning in fiscal year 2028, One Big Beautiful Bill act forces states with payment error rates between 6% and 8% to cover 5% of benefits costs, with the cost share rising to 15% for states with payment error rates of 10% or above. 2025-12-09T21:48:50.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 SNAPOne Big Beautiful BillBenefit CostsPayment Error RatesFiscal Year 2028State Coverage https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1487405/il-statehouse-candidate-finds-20000-kids-without-ssns-getting-medicaid https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1487405_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1487405_video_v4.mp4 IL Statehouse candidate finds 20,000 kids without SSNs getting Medicaid A candidate for the Illinois Statehouse is working to find out how much taxpayer money is going for medical services to children without Social Security Numbers. 2025-12-09T17:29:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 190 IllinoisMedicaidSocial Security NumberBailey TempletonIllinois Department of Children and Family ServicesDCFSTaxpayer MoneyPublic HealthHealth PolicyState GovernmentChildren's HealthHealthcare CostsSanctuary Laws https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1487650/ag-investigating-tacoma-urban-league-and-its-funding-practices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1487650_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1487650_video_v4.mp4 AG investigating Tacoma Urban League and it’s funding practices The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Corey Orvold, real-estate broker and former Tacoma Urban League member. 2025-12-10T00:11:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 190 Tacoma Urban LeagueCorey OrvoldCarleen Johnsonfunding practicesblack fundtaxpayer moneyWashington Statereal estate broker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1487651/gov-walz-condemns-trump-remarks-vows-to-defend-minnesotas-somali-community-and-welcome-more-in https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1487651_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1487651_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Walz condemns Trump remarks, vows to defend Minnesota’s Somali community and 'welcome more in' Gov. of Minnesota Tim Walz Speaks at the Center for American Progress in Washington state with Gov. Ferguson 2025-12-09T23:48:39.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 136 Tim WalzDonald TrumpSomali CommunityMinnesotaBob FergusonCenter for American ProgressPolitical SpeechDefending CommunityGovernmentDemocratic Governors https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1487652/gov-ferguson-cites-ferry-system-turnaround-as-example-of-accountability-in-state-government https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1487652_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1487652_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Ferguson cites ferry system turnaround as example of accountability in state government Gov. of Minnesota Tim Walz Speaks at the Center for American Progress in Washington state with Gov. Ferguson 2025-12-09T23:43:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 63 Gov. FergusonTim WalzWashington Statestate governmentferry systemtransportationgovernment accountabilitybudget challenges https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1487653/gov-walz-backs-gov-ferguson-suggests-trump-clashes-with-smart-opponents https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1487653_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1487653_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Walz backs Gov. Ferguson, suggests Trump clashes with “smart” opponents Gov. of Minnesota Tim Walz Speaks at the Center for American Progress in Washington 2025-12-09T23:08:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 106 Tim WalzBob FergusonDonald TrumpWhite HousePet PolicyMinnesotaCenter for American Progress https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1487734/chicago-flips-red-urges-property-tax-boycott-HUf2OlLQmZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1487734_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1487734_video_v4.mp4 Chicago Flips Red urges property tax boycott Greg Bishop airs comments from Chicago Flips Red encouraging taxpayers to boycott paying increased property taxes until there is a forensic audit of the city's spending. The city is approaching an end-of-month deadline to enact an annual budget as Mayor Brandon Johnson continues to push for tax increases. Read more from The Center Square: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_12f7ee0a-a4b1-45a7-b25a-a3385af9af57.html 2025-12-10T14:49:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 607 Chicago MayorBrandon Johnsonproperty taxesChicago Flips Redproperty tax increaseChicago city budgettax increasesproperty taxThe Center SquareIllinois in FocusIllinois populationDanielle Carter-Waltersdailymultiple screenscomputer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1487735/illinois-migrant-sanctuary-law-expanded-Zq2rM3AZMR https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1487735_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1487735_video_v4.mp4 Illinois' migrant sanctuary law expanded Greg Bishop shares highlights from supporters and opponents to expansions of the state's migrant sanctuary policies Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted Tuesday. Read the story from The Center Square: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_d11da5c7-1bd9-439e-be54-8aa97212367d.html 2025-12-10T14:48:49.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 728 JB Pritzkermigrant sanctuary policiesIllinois lawmigrant sanctuaryimmigration enforcementIllinoisstate law enforcementfederal immigration officialsTrust ActJohn CabelloDon HarmonEmanuel WelchGreg Bishopstate lawillegal aliens https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1487865/president-trump-criticizes-immigration-and-targets-rep-ilhan-omar-d-mn-in-speech https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1487865_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1487865_video_v4.mp4 President Trump criticizes immigration and targets Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) in speech President Trump Delivers Remarks on the Economy December 9, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-10T16:43:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 105 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1487866/tacoma-to-consider-public-safety-sales-tax-to-avoid-911-cuts-address-budget-gap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1487866_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1487866_video_v4.mp4 Tacoma to consider public safety sales tax to avoid 911 cuts, address budget gap (The Center Square) – The Tacoma City Council will hold its first reading this week on a proposed 0.1% public safety sales tax – months later than several neighboring cities that have already adopted similar increases. The sales tax increase – authorized by the state Legislature via House Bill 2015, with generated revenue only allowed to go toward public safety needs – would raise Tacoma’s sales tax rate from 10.3% to 10.4% and generate an estimated $7 million to $7.5 million annually, according to the city. 2025-12-10T15:01:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1036 Sales TaxTacoma, WashingtonPublic SafetyBudget DeficitTax HikeTacomaState LawWashingtonOrdinanceCenter Squarenews sourcewebsite promotion https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1487867/pritzker-to-be-unopposed-in-illinois-democrat-primary https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1487867_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1487867_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker to be unopposed in Illinois' Democrat primary Greg Bishop reviews action from Tuesday's Illinois State Board of Elections hearing where the March 17 primary ballot came more into focus with the only opponent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker being removed from the Democrat primary ballot. Read more from The Center Square: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_c3ecfadd-2529-48e5-8951-547296e45d2c.html 2025-12-10T14:51:55.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 371 JB PritzkerIllinoisState ElectionsDemocratic primaryballot accessGreg BishopState Board of Electionsuncontested primaryCenter Squaretight budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1487868/illinois-in-focus-migrant-sanctuary-law-expanded-chicago-flips-red-urges-property-tax-boycott https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1487868_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1487868_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Migrant sanctuary law expanded; Chicago Flips Red urges property tax boycott Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Dec. 10th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-12-10T14:47:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2070 Illinois in FocusMigrant sanctuary policyProperty taxChicago budgetJB PritzkerIllinoisGreg BishopIllinois SenateIllinois HouseChicago Flips RedElection lawState Board ElectionsImmigration enforcementBrandon JohnsonJohn Cabello https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1488108/state-rep-ice-enforcement-on-streets-wouldnt-happen-if-il-cooperated https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1488108_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1488108_video_v4.mp4 State rep: ICE enforcement on streets wouldn't happen if IL cooperated A Republican state representative is responding to Democrats upset that the federal government is enforcing immigration law. 2025-12-10T19:02:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 133 J.B. PritzkerDonald Trumpimmigration lawICE enforcementOmar AquinoKristi NoemJohn Cabelloillegal aliensIllinoislegal protections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1488109/gov-walz-dont-demonize-somalis-welcome-them-into-the-family https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1488109_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1488109_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Walz: Don’t demonize Somalis “welcome them into the family” Gov. of Minnesota Tim Walz Speaks at the Center for American Progress in Washington state with Gov. Ferguson December 9, 2025 2025-12-10T17:39:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Tim WalzMinnesotaSomali CommunityCenter for American ProgressGov. WalzImmigrationwelcoming community https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1488288/arizona-education-officials-approve-revision-to-dei-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1488288_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1488288_video_v4.mp4 Arizona education officials approve revision to DEI policies (The Center Square) – The Arizona State Board of Education on Monday approved removing diversity, equity and inclusion teaching standards to comply with a federal executive order and avoid the potential loss of $866 million in federal education funding. During the meeting, board members heard testimony from parents, educators and members of the public who raised concerns about removing the standards. Yet the board approved to start the process of reviewing statewide teaching standards related to DEI. 2025-12-11T02:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 515 ArizonaDEI Standardsteaching standardsfederal fundingdiversity equityArizona State Board of EducationEducation reporterSuperintendent HorneThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1488950/as-federal-probe-widens-gov-walz-tells-seattle-crowd-hell-welcome-more-somalis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1488950_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1488950_video_v4.mp4 As federal probe widens, Gov. Walz tells Seattle crowd he'll welcome more Somalis (The Center Square) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, under fire for failing to prevent a massive welfare fraud scheme in his state, was in Seattle on Tuesday as the special guest at Gov. Bob Ferguson’s fundraising luncheon, telling those in attendance Somalis were being "demonized" and vowing to bring more into his state. “These folks better not ever mistake our kindness for our weakness because we are going to defend our neighbors. These guys bring out the worst in me. 2025-12-11T15:00:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 872 Tim WalzSomali communityMinnesotaFraud allegationsGovernor FergusonSeattlepolitical donationscampaign donationsWashington in FocusCenter SquareTrump administrationAl-ShabaabJay InsleeBrad Smithfundraiser luncheon https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1488951/planned-vigil-from-opponents-of-end-of-life-options-bill-on-pritzkers-desk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1488951_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1488951_video_v4.mp4 Planned vigil from opponents of 'end-of-life options' bill on Pritzker's desk Greg Bishop discusses the debate around a measure on Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's desk about "end-of-life" options for terminally ill patients that opponents say has "grave" consequences. The measure was approved by the Illinois Senate in the final hours of fall veto session, early Halloween morning. 2025-12-11T14:53:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 838 JB PritzkerIllinois governmentEnd of Life OptionsIllinois SenateAssisted suicideCatholic ConferenceEnd-of-life careMedical assistancePallative careGreg Bishopphysician assisted suicideSB 1950Illinois governorThomas John PaprockiBlase J. Cupich https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1488952/chicago-mayor-warns-of-budget-chaos-as-residents-criticize-tax-and-spend-policies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1488952_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1488952_video_v4.mp4 Chicago mayor warns of budget ‘chaos' as residents criticize tax and spend policies Greg Bishop provides highlights from Wednesday's Chicago City Council meeting where residents shared their criticism of the mayor and alderman. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson later provided updates on budget negotiations as the end-of-month deadline approaches. 2025-12-11T14:51:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 814 Brandon JohnsonChicagocity council meetingpublic commenteconomic aidIllinoiscorporate taxesChicago MayorCity CouncilProperty Taxesbudget proposalCenter SquareGreg BishopIllinois stateGarbage Tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1488953/illinois-in-focus-chicago-mayor-warns-of-budget-chaos-end-of-life-options-bill-on-govs-desk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1488953_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1488953_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Chicago mayor warns of budget ‘chaos,’ end-of-life options bill on gov’s desk Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Dec. 11th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-12-11T14:42:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2017 Chicago budgetBrandon JohnsonEnd of Life BillIllinois legislatureJ.B. PritzkerIllinois newsproperty taxassisted suicideChicagopolitical goalsstate legislationCatholic Conference of IllinoisGreg Bishopimmigrationsanctuary policies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489164/illinois-in-focus-chicago-mayor-warns-of-budget-chaos-end-of-life-options-bill-on-govs-desk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489164_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489164_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Use of Guard debated; Trump singles out Pritzker on AI; Property tax ruling Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Dec. 12th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-12-11T22:42:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1985 Greg BishopNational GuardDonald TrumpJB PritzkerProperty taxCook CountyIllinoisAI LawArtificial IntelligenceState LegislatureTrump AdministrationThe Center SquareImmigration LawSupreme CourtHouse Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489165/use-of-national-guard-debated-in-us-senate-as-illinois-case-lingers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489165_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489165_video_v4.mp4 Use of National Guard debated in U.S. Senate as Illinois case lingers While the use of the National Guard remains on hold in Illinois, pending a legal challenge, the U.S. Senate is debating having troops on American streets. 2025-12-11T21:54:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 140 National GuardU.S. SenateTammy DuckworthEric SchmittIllinoisICELaw Enforcementfederal agentsmilitary style weaponsChicagofederal buildings https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489166/washington-dems-prepare-new-income-tax-proposal-gop-its-headed-for-disaster https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489166_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489166_video_v4.mp4 Washington Dems prepare new income tax proposal, GOP: it's 'headed for disaster' WA Senate Minority Leader John Braun, R-Centralia December 10, 2025 2025-12-11T18:39:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 203 John BraunWashington StateIncome TaxTax proposalWashington DemocratsRepublican PartySmall businessState Supreme CourtTaxationTax Liability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489167/democrat-rep-calls-shooting-of-national-guardsmen-an-unfortunate-accident https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489167_video_v4.mp4 Democrat Rep. calls shooting of national guardsmen an 'unfortunate accident' Representative Bennie Thompson (D-MS) during the U.S. House Homeland security hearing December 11, 2025 Source: U.S. House 2025-12-11T18:21:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 190 Bennie ThompsonU.S. HouseHomeland SecurityNational GuardasylumJoe BidenshootingTerrorismOperation Allies Welcomespecial immigrant visasDC https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489168/president-trump-says-even-popular-presidents-seem-to-lose-midterm-elections https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489168_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489168_video_v4.mp4 President Trump says even popular presidents “seem to lose” midterm elections President Trump Participates in a Roundtable, Dec. 10, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-11T17:40:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Donald TrumpMidterm ElectionsPresident TrumpThe White HousePolitical Analysis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489169/president-trump-touts-coal-as-powerful-fuel-calls-wind-the-worst https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489169_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489169_video_v4.mp4 President Trump touts coal as powerful fuel, calls wind “the worst” President Trump Delivers Remarks on the Economy December 9, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-11T17:37:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Donald TrumpClean CoalWind PowerEnergy PolicyEnergy SectorEconomic PolicyTrump Administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489170/trump-claims-wind-projects-are-struggling-financially-cites-scotland-and-uk-energy-prices https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489170_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489170_video_v4.mp4 Trump claims wind projects are struggling financially, cites Scotland and U.K. energy prices President Trump Delivers Remarks on the Economy December 9, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-11T17:36:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Donald TrumpWind EnergyScotlandUKEnergy PricesRenewable EnergyEnergy PolicyUnited KingdomNorth SeaPrime Minister https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489171/chicago-mayor-wicked-people-want-chaos-critics-rip-mayor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489171_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489171_video_v4.mp4 Chicago mayor: 'Wicked' people want chaos; critics rip mayor The mayor of Chicago has expressed his opposition to an alternative budget proposal from the city council. 2025-12-11T17:35:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 143 Brandon JohnsonChicagoChicago MayorCity CouncilBudget ProposalGarbage Collection FeesProperty TaxesCity BudgetPolitical CriticismWorking People https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489172/president-trump-touts-dollar100-billion-plus-pennsylvania-investment-pledges-credits-work-with-mccormick https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489172_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489172_video_v4.mp4 President Trump touts $100 billion-plus Pennsylvania investment pledges, credits work with McCormick President Trump Delivers Remarks on the Economy December 9, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-11T17:35:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Donald TrumpDavid McCormickPennsylvaniaEconomic DevelopmentInvestment PledgesEnergy Companies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489262/report-declining-enrollment-converts-schools-to-apartments https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489262_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489262_video_v4.mp4 Report: Declining enrollment converts schools to apartments (The Center Square) – Amid a steady decline in K-12 enrollment, nearly 2,000 apartments were created from former school buildings across the U.S. in 2024, according to a new report by RentCafe. The report showed a 296% increase from 2023 to 2024 in school buildings converted into apartment complexes. Around 70% of these upcoming apartments are projected to come from cities in Ohio, Washington state and Pennsylvania, among others. The apartments are also in Washington, D.C. 2025-12-12T01:39:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 467 declining enrollmentschool buildingsapartment complexesschool enrollmentpublic schoolsprivate schoolscharter schoolsWashington StateEducation in Focusalternative schoolingCOVIDbirth rate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489349/press-sec-leavitt-notes-alarming-statements-from-p-kI4VahJkFt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489349_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489349_video_v4.mp4 Press Sec. Leavitt notes “alarming” statements from Petro amid Trump–Colombia tension Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Dec. 11, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-12T12:29:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Karoline LeavittDonald TrumpGustavo PetroColombiaWhite HousePress BriefingUS Foreign PolicyDrug ProductionInternational Relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489350/white-house-claims-real-wages-finally-on-the-rise-6gytAu69hT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489350_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489350_video_v4.mp4 White House claims real wages 'finally on the rise again' under Trump after Biden-era decline Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Dec. 11, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-12T12:29:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 White HouseKaroline Leavittreal wagesDonald TrumpJoe BidenBiden AdministrationTrump Administrationcost of living https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489351/rep-mciver-d-nj-claims-dhs-is-fueling-bigotry-and-uRwlb4Gx3r https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489351_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489351_video_v4.mp4 Rep. McIver (D-NJ) claims DHS is ‘fueling bigotry’ and ‘targeting vulnerable communities’ U.S. House Homeland security hearing December 11, 2025 Source: U.S. House 2025-12-12T12:28:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Department of Homeland SecurityDHSRepresentative McIverUS HouseHomeland Security Hearingpolitical bigotryvulnerable communitiesGovernment Oversight https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489352/democrat-calls-shooting-of-national-guardsmen-an-u-9TYmU5Rb-w https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489352_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489352_video_v4.mp4 Democrat calls shooting of national guardsmen an 'unfortunate accident' Representative Bennie Thompson (D-MS) during the U.S. House Homeland security hearing December 11, 2025 Source: U.S. House 2025-12-12T12:28:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 Bennie ThompsonNational GuardHomeland SecurityU.S. HouseCongressional HearingAccidentShootingPolitical debate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489400/trump-signs-eo-singles-out-pritzker-on-ai-regulati-NvK1atbMMe https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489400_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489400_video_v4.mp4 Trump signs EO, singles out Pritzker on AI regulations Greg Bishop discusses the status of regulations on artificial intelligence and President Donald Trump's latest executive order concerning a unified front for regulation. Trump singled out Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker as a "totally unreasonable person." 2025-12-12T14:55:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 377 AI regulationsDonald TrumpJB PritzkerArtificial IntelligenceExecutive orderstate regulationsIllinoisIllinois law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489401/use-of-guard-debated-in-u-s-senate-as-illinois-cas-Nq6YUSisHv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489401_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489401_video_v4.mp4 Use of Guard debated in U.S. Senate as Illinois' case remains pending Greg Bishop reviews heated moments from separate U.S. House and Senate committee hearings that touched on the use of the National Guard for public safety around federal immigration enforcement. 2025-12-12T14:54:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 744 National GuardUS SenateUS Houseimmigration lawfederal immigration lawICEfederal law enforcementBorder SecurityJoe BidenBiden administrationDonald TrumpTammy DuckworthKristi Noemenforcing lawsimmigrant sanctuary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489579/exclusive-hud-terminates-biden-era-guidance-claiming-it-unfairly-favors-afghans https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489579_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489579_video_v4.mp4 EXCLUSIVE: HUD terminates Biden-era guidance, claiming it unfairly favors Afghans (The Center Square) – Amid a national housing crisis, the Biden administration’s Department of Housing and Urban Development produced guidelines encouraging property owners to forgo some fair housing practices to favor Afghan refugees, the Trump administration argues in a new directive terminating previous guidelines. The Center Square obtained a HUD directive from the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity rescinding the guidance document, “Operation Allies Welcome: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Fair Housing Issues” and withdrawing from a FHEO guidance document “Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Renting to Refugees and Eligible Newcomers,” which the agency claims violates the Fair Housing Act. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_c816c337-c3b2-4d34-b5f2-a12566d305a6.html 2025-12-12T21:08:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 444 Biden AdministrationAfghan refugeeshousing assistancerefugee resettlementTrump administrationhousing programsMigration policyGovernment benefitsfederal aidAmerican TaxpayersDan McCalebSarah Roderick-FitchHousing benefits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489580/subpoenas-issued-over-shapiros-dollar1m-security-spending https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489580_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489580_video_v4.mp4 Subpoenas issued over Shapiro's $1M security spending (The Center Square) – Questions surrounding taxpayer money spent upgrading the governor's private residence were legally elevated Tuesday. Senate Republicans, eager to curb state spending — and to play the foil to Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro — have long had their eye on excessive spending from the executive office. Tuesday, the Senate Intergovernmental Operations committee announced that they’ve issued three subpoenas to get a better sense of the nature of a $1 million dollar expenditure on the governor’s private residence. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_7ea65bf8-a7e1-49a2-9ed9-54695ec0705b.html 2025-12-12T21:02:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 439 Josh ShapiroPennsylvania Governorsecurity upgradestaxpayer moneyPennsylvania In FocusIntergovernmental Operations CommitteePennsylvaniagovernment contractsofficial protectionsecret serviceKristen SmithChristina Lengyellabor costsconstruction costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489581/trump-outlines-ai-order-calls-pritzker-totally-unreasonable https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489581_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489581_video_v4.mp4 Trump outlines AI order, calls Pritzker 'totally unreasonable' Although it remains to be seen how President Donald Trump’s executive order on artificial intelligence will affect AI laws already passed in Illinois, the president says Gov. J.B. Pritzker is totally unreasonable. 2025-12-12T20:17:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 146 Donald TrumpAIexecutive orderJ.B. Pritzkerartificial intelligenceIllinoisregulation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489582/retired-king-county-resident-lisa-on-potential-loss-of-aca-subsidies https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489582_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489582_video_v4.mp4 Retired King County resident Lisa on potential loss of ACA subsidies Washington Health Benefit Exchange Board December 11, 2025 Source: TVW 2025-12-12T20:10:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 329 LisaKing CountyACA subsidieshealthcare expensesWashington HealthplanfinderACA tax creditMedicarehealth insurancehealth careAffordable Care Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489583/state-coalition-sues-to-block-dollar100000-surcharge-on-new-h-1b-petitions https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489583_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489583_video_v4.mp4 State coalition sues to block $100,000 surcharge on new H-1B petitions Attorney General Bonta Announces New Legal Action Against the Trump Administration December 12, 2025 Source: California Department of Justice 2025-12-12T19:57:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 429 Rob BontaH-1B visaTrump administrationLegal actionCaliforniaLawsuitH-1B VisaCalifornia Department of JusticeImmigration LawPublic Sector https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489584/federal-judge-rules-cook-countys-property-tax-sale-system-unconstitutional https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489584_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489584_video_v4.mp4 Federal judge rules Cook County's property tax sale system unconstitutional Greg Bishop discusses a story from Legal Newsline about Cook County's property tax sale system being found unconstitutional by a federal judge. The ruling comes as activists in Chicago urge taxpayer to boycott their property taxes, which help Illinois being the state with the highest property taxes in the country. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_48661407-d607-50ee-bf66-0cf4cef69fa8.html 2025-12-12T15:00:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 423 Cook Countyproperty taxtax boycottlegal newsGreg BishopIllinois politicsreal estate investortax salehome equity theftThe Center SquareIllinoisFlorida https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489669/illinois-in-focus-use-of-guard-debated-trump-singles-out-pritzker-on-ai-property-tax-ruling https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489669_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489669_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Pritzker enacts assisted suicide law, other bills; Gun storage law begins Jan. 1 Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Dec. 15th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-12-12T23:54:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1811 IllinoisJB Pritzkerassisted suicidegun lawsphysician assisted suicideSafe Gun Storage ActIllinois legislatureState governmentThe Center SquareGreg BishopMedical Aid in DyingIllinois legislationend-of-life optionsfirearmsgun safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489670/update-on-historic-wa-flooding-federal-emergency-declaration-and-response https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489670_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489670_video_v4.mp4 Update on ‘historic’ WA flooding, federal emergency declaration and response Governor Bob Ferguson Media Availability December 12, 2025 Source: TVW 2025-12-12T23:11:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 350 Washington floodinghistoric floodingemergency declarationBob FergusonState of Washingtonfederal governmentFederal emergencyGovernment cooperationfirst respondersCenter CantwellJay InsleeLocal officials https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489750/public-university-with-2b-price-tag-proposed-amid-_uJeKgq1hq https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489750_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489750_video_v4.mp4 Public university with $2B price tag proposed amid deficit (The Center Square) - More than two years after groundbreaking on a new “university innovation district” in the San Diego-area city of Chula Vista, lawmakers and community members still don’t know how much a new university would cost. While local and state lawmakers and staff didn’t know the cost, a recent report compiled by architectural firm O'C Insight shows that phase 1 of the project is estimated to cost more than $2.1 billion. 2025-12-13T15:01:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 547 CaliforniaChula VistaPublic universityHigher educationState fundingLand developerscollege enrollmentCalifornia StateUC MercedUC campusesprivate universitiesKenneth SchruppMadeline Shannon https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489752/pritzker-signs-great-law-against-immigration-enfor-LfURZ6Ox3I https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489752_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489752_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker signs 'great law' against immigration enforcement, dismisses ethics concerns (The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says a new law to protect people from federal immigration law enforcement in Illinois is a great one, despite ethical questions about campaign donations to the bill sponsors and private right of action. Pritzker signed House Bill 1312 Tuesday at La Villita Community Church in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood. The governor said the measure would provide a measure of legal protections and send a message to President Donald Trump and members of his administration. 2025-12-13T13:29:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1441 JB PritzkerIllinoisimmigration enforcementethics concernsHouse Bill 1312sanctuary policiespublic safetyDonald Trumpfederal governmentChicagomigrant sanctuarystate budgetFederal Supremacyagriculturebudget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489753/u-s-house-passes-901-billion-annual-defense-bill-s-Mbe0Jx9Fl8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489753_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489753_video_v4.mp4 U.S. House passes $901 billion annual Defense bill, sends to Senate (The Center Square) – U.S. House members advanced the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, the must-pass annual Pentagon funding bill, in a 312-112 vote Wednesday. The roughly $901 billion compromise legislation, which now heads to the Senate, is $8 billion more than the White House requested, but $24 billion less than the Senate’s version of the bill. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_81925340-7ab8-4e3d-961b-f7d04ea8af0d.html 2025-12-13T13:00:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 506 US HouseUS SenateDefense SpendingNational Defense Authorization ActHouse Speaker Mike JohnsonBill CassidyMike CrapoHealthcare subsidiesObamacare subsidiesgovernment shutdownhealth savings accountsDan McCalebTherese BoudreauxThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489754/a-dialogue-we-sorely-need-say-shapiro-and-cox-at-t-Sm3-9aLrya https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489754_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489754_video_v4.mp4 'A dialogue we sorely need' say Shapiro and Cox at the National Cathedral (The Center Square) - Intense polarization and the alarming rise of partisan political violence has left many Americans wondering about the nation’s trajectory. That’s why Gov. Josh Shapiro and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joined journalist Savannah Guthrie for a discussion on the topic at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. Tuesday evening. Cox said the two made each other’s acquaintance within the National Governors Association. He found support from Shapiro in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination in Utah. The Pennsylvania governor, the victim of arson and an assassination attempt in April, has been thrust into expertise on the subject of political violence. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_d765c207-4b8f-44e9-9d9b-052e0be04484.html 2025-12-13T12:01:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 490 Josh ShapiroSpencer Coxpolitical violencecivic engagementPennsylvaniapolitical differencesBen ShapiroKristen SmithChristina LengyelJay JonesVirginia District AttorneyPresident Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489755/trump-says-real-wages-up-more-than-1000-for-typica-RGCD0G8sJU https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489755_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489755_video_v4.mp4 Trump says real wages up more than $1,000 for typical worker President Trump Delivers Remarks at the Congressional Ball December 11, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-13T11:30:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Donald Trumpreal wagesCongressional Ballworker wageseconomic growthPolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489788/car-prices-in-2025-how-to-negotiate-and-win-in-a-soft-market https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489788_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489788_video_v4.mp4 Car Prices in 2025: How to Negotiate and Win in a Soft Market Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss how the 2025 car market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-12-13T17:00:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 725 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguycar marketnew carsnew car pricesFord F-250market adjustmentscar shortageused carsbargaining powerinterest ratesused car pricesstock market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489874/arizona-educators-seek-to-remove-dei-teaching-standards https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489874_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489874_video_v4.mp4 Arizona educators seek to remove DEI teaching standards (The Center Square) – The Arizona State Board of Education on Monday approved removing diversity, equity and inclusion teaching standards to comply with a federal executive order and avoid the potential loss of $866 million in federal education funding. During the meeting, board members heard testimony from parents, educators and members of the public who raised concerns about removing the standards. Yet the board approved to start the process of reviewing statewide teaching standards related to DEI. 2025-12-13T21:30:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 ArizonaArizona State Board of EducationDEITeaching StandardsFederal FundingTom HorneState LawmakersStructured English ImmersionEducation PolicyStudent Programs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1489875/student-loan-cap-can-you-afford-college https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1489875_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489875_video_v4.mp4 Student Loan Cap: Can You Afford College? (The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Education’s move to establish new borrowing caps for professional and graduate students, excluding several health care programs, has drawn criticism from state officials who say the limits could deter students from continuing their education. 2025-12-13T19:00:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 student loanscollege affordabilitystudent debtcollege tuitioneducation costsgraduate studentsborrowing capsU.S. Department of Education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1490093/ca-spending-dollar278m-on-cash-assistance-program-for-immigrants-this-year https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1490093_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1490093_video_v4.mp4 CA spending $278M on 'Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants' this year (The Center Square) - California is spending $278.4 million this year on its “Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants” program that provides state-funded payments largely to qualified elderly and disabled non-citizens who were rejected from the federal Supplemental Security Income program due to their immigration status, state records show. 2025-12-14T15:01:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 430 cash assistanceimmigrantsstate governmentCalifornianon-citizensfederal benefitsstate benefitsMediCalSSI SSP reforms https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1490094/trump-administration-to-deliver-dollar12-billion-in-relief-to-american-farmers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1490094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1490094_video_v4.mp4 Trump administration to deliver $12 billion in relief to American farmers (The Center Square) – The Trump administration has proposed $12 billion in federal aid to American farmers, with many undergoing what Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins described as an economic crisis. The Department of Agriculture will deliver the aid through one-time direct payments under its new Farmer Bridge Assistance program, meant to carry farmers from their current struggles to a “golden age for agriculture” the administration has promised. Payments will be released by Feb. 28, 2026, but farmers who qualify and apply will know what they’re getting by the end of December, according to Rollins. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_495e0723-2dcb-4032-8416-9bf94c6cb426.html 2025-12-14T12:01:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 379 American FarmersTrade DealTariffsmarket disruptionspersistent inflationunfair tradeagriculture departmenttrade marketBiden AdministrationRow CropSpecialty Cropfarm organizationsDan McCalebMorgan Sweeney https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1490095/president-trump-touts-64-percent-deficit-drop-from-tariff-revenue https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1490095_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1490095_video_v4.mp4 President Trump touts 64 percent deficit drop from tariff revenue President Trump Delivers Remarks at the Congressional Ball December 11, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-14T12:01:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Donald TrumpPresident TrumpTariffsDeficitCongressional BallGovernment revenueEconomic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1490096/chicago-shutdown-looms-and-chicago-flips-red-urges-property-tax-boycott-or-weekly-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1490096_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1490096_video_v4.mp4 Chicago shutdown looms & Chicago Flips Red urges property tax boycott | Weekly Recap Greg Bishop reviews the intensifying debate over taxing and spending in Chicago as Mayor Brandon Johnson pushes for tax increases ahead of an end-of-month budget deadline. The recap also features comments from Chicago Flips Red, which is urging taxpayers to boycott higher property tax bills until the city agrees to a full forensic audit of its spending and more. 2025-12-14T11:30:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 3227 ChicagoChicago budgetBrandon JohnsonChicago Flips RedProperty taxesIllinoisGreg BishopChicago City CouncilTaxationGovernment shutdownprogressive revenuecity councilCook CountyThe Center Squareproperty tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1490245/arizona-board-debates-removing-dei-teacher-standards https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1490245_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1490245_video_v4.mp4 Arizona Board Debates Removing DEI Teacher Standards (The Center Square) – The Arizona State Board of Education on Monday approved removing diversity, equity and inclusion teaching standards to comply with a federal executive order and avoid the potential loss of $866 million in federal education funding. During the meeting, board members heard testimony from parents, educators and members of the public who raised concerns about removing the standards. Yet the board approved to start the process of reviewing statewide teaching standards related to DEI. 2025-12-14T20:45:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 ArizonaState Board of EducationDiversityEquityInclusionTeacher StandardsEducation FundingParentingEducatorsFederal Executive Order https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1490556/illinois-safe-gun-storage-law-begins-jan-1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1490556_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1490556_video_v4.mp4 Illinois' Safe Gun Storage law begins Jan. 1 Greg Bishop shares thoughts from U.S. LawShield President Kirk Evans about Illinois' Safe Gun Storage Act, which expands the law requiring firearms be locked up under certain circumstances. Elements of the measure take effect Jan. 1. 2025-12-15T14:46:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 648 IllinoisGun ControlFirearmsSafe Gun Storage ActGun SafetyGun StorageKirk EvansU.S. LawShieldGreg BishopCivil LiabilityStolen FirearmThe Center SquareWashington D.C.newsletter https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1490557/pritzker-enacts-assisted-suicide-law-other-bills https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1490557_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1490557_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker enacts assisted suicide law, other bills Greg Bishop reviews the proponents and opponents take on a measure Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted Friday allowing for end-of-life options for terminally ill patients, or physician-assisted suicide. 2025-12-15T14:46:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 788 Greg Bishopphysician-assisted suicideIllinois SenateJB PritzkerState RepresentativeMaurice WestBill HauterSenate Bill 1950End of life optionsassisted suicideIllinois legislationterminal illnessend-of-life optionsIllinois Liquor Control Actfederal tax code https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1491831/illinois-freedom-caucus-raises-new-questions-about-noncitizen-police-officer https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1491831_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1491831_video_v4.mp4 Illinois Freedom Caucus raises new questions about noncitizen police officer Statehouse Republicans say Illinois law facilitated the hiring of a non-citizen migrant as a police officer in a Chicago suburb. 2025-12-15T22:48:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 99 IllinoisIllinois Freedom CaucusChicagononcitizenpolice officermigrantlawlegislationFOID Card ActAdam NiemergDavid FriessBiden administrationimmigration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1491832/wrongdoing-complaints-against-illinois-state-employees-increases-nearly-30percent https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1491832_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1491832_video_v4.mp4 Wrongdoing complaints against Illinois state employees increases nearly 30% The number of complaints of wrongdoing by state agencies under Gov. J.B. Pritzker has increased nearly 30% in the most recent annual report. Pritzker said it’s good people are filing complaints. 2025-12-15T22:20:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 156 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerState EmployeesWrongdoingComplaintsGovernmentState Agencies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1491833/critics-say-washington-teacher-unions-spend-more-on-politics-than-member-services https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1491833_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1491833_video_v4.mp4 Critics say Washington teacher unions spend more on politics than member services The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Aaron Withe, CEO of Freedom Foundation discussing milestone of helping 250,000 employees leave their unions post Janus decision in 2018. 2025-12-15T20:21:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 102 Teacher UnionAaron WitheFreedom FoundationLabor UnionPolitical AdvocacyNational Education AssociationAmerican Federation of Teachers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1491958/providence-pd-asks-for-publics-help-finding-brown-university-shooter https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1491958_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1491958_video_v4.mp4 Providence PD asks for public's help finding Brown University shooter Providence PD asks for public's help finding Brown University shooter December 15, 2025 Source: City of Providence Mayor Brett Smiley 2025-12-16T01:11:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 68 Providence PDBrown UniversityBrett SmileyShooting investigationRhode IslandLaw Enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1491959/coalition-opposes-chicago-alcohol-tax-hike https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1491959_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1491959_video_v4.mp4 Coalition opposes Chicago alcohol tax hike As Chicago officials aim to replace lost revenue from the state of Illinois’ repealed grocery tax, producers and industry advocates say a proposed tax hike on alcohol would punish retailers and consumers. 2025-12-15T23:44:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 174 ChicagoIllinoisAlcohol TaxTax HikeSales TaxPat DoerrHospitality Business Association of ChicagoSonat Birnecker HartKoval DistilleryGrocery TaxBudget Deadline https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492144/aldermen-fail-to-show-up-as-chicago-s-budget-deadl-kax7BwbEnH https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492144_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492144_video_v4.mp4 Aldermen fail to show up as Chicago's budget deadline approaches Greg Bishop discusses the status of the city of Chicago's budget with proposals to consider increasing taxes on alcohol and corporations. The city has an end-of-month deadline to pass a plan for taxpayers to know how the city plans to spend their money. 2025-12-16T15:08:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 792 ChicagoChicago budgetbudget deadlinealcohol taxcorporate taxcity councilBrandon JohnsonJB PritzkerSusana MendozaIllinois in Focus DailyThe Center Squarelocal economygrocery taxmass transitgovernment shutdown https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492145/complaints-against-illinois-state-employees-increa-cyFeGTJeHM https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492145_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492145_video_v4.mp4 Complaints against Illinois state employees increases Greg Bishop reviews a recent Office of Executive Inspector General annual report showing a record-breaking number of complaints against Illinois state employees and Gov. J.B. Pritzker's reaction to the growing trend of cases of wrongdoing. 2025-12-16T15:07:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 819 IllinoisGreg BishopJ.B. PritzkerIllinois employeesGovernment corruptionFraud complaintsAnnual reportState agenciesOEIGOffice of Executive Inspector GeneralJB PritzkerFinancial MisconductCOVID-19state governmentwrongdoing complaints https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492146/trump-touts-cartel-designations-claims-illegal-cro-VDAd97dev6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492146_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492146_video_v4.mp4 Trump touts cartel designations, claims illegal crossings “plummeted to the lowest level ever" President Trump Participates in a Mexican Border Defense Medal Presentation December 15, 2025 Source: The White house 2025-12-16T13:11:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Donald Trumpdrug cartelsforeign terrorist organizationsillegal border crossingsimmigration policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492147/president-trump-colorado-governor-a-weak-and-pathe-kOik__5yIG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492147_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492147_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: Colorado governor a 'weak and pathetic man run by Tren de Aragua' President Trump Participates in a Mexican Border Defense Medal Presentation December 15, 2025 Source: The White house 2025-12-16T13:09:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 70 Donald TrumpColoradoFentanylElection fraudBorder securityDrug bustDrug policyMexican Border https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492149/trump-executive-order-classifies-fentanyl-as-a-wea-X0NyoABW4Z https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492149_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492149_video_v4.mp4 Trump executive order classifies Fentanyl as a 'weapon of mass destruction' President Trump Participates in a Mexican Border Defense Medal Presentation December 15, 2025 Source: The White house 2025-12-16T13:07:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Donald TrumpFentanylWeapon of Mass DestructionExecutive OrderMexican BorderBorder DefenseMedal PresentationPolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492150/critics-argue-gun-storage-law-effectively-expects-K9H221aQ7b https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492150_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492150_video_v4.mp4 Critics argue gun storage law effectively expects hosts to screen guests for “prohibited persons” Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday December 15th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-12-16T13:06:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 69 gun storage lawIllinoisGreg Bishopgun controlcriminal historygun safetyKirk Evans https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492151/safe-storage-gun-law-debated-over-liability-if-sto-T4YySMXbL8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492151_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492151_video_v4.mp4 Safe storage gun law debated over liability if stolen firearms are used in crimes Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday December 15th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-12-16T13:05:58.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 IllinoisGun LawsSafe Storage LawGreg BishopThe Center SquareLiabilityStolen FirearmsCrimeSecond AmendmentCivil Liability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492153/opponents-argue-illinois-gun-storage-law-makes-hom-ariSQHf6zA https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492153_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492153_video_v4.mp4 Opponents argue Illinois gun storage law makes home defense harder Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday December 15th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-12-16T13:05:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 IllinoisGun Storage LawHome defenseSecond AmendmentFirearmGun ControlGreg BishopCenter SquareKirk Evans https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492154/a-divided-fed-cuts-rates-CZljzZ17BY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492154_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492154_video_v4.mp4 A divided Fed cuts rates Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the Fed rate decision on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-12-16T12:01:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 584 Federal Reserveeconomic policyrate cutOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFed PolicyLabor MarketHousing MarketConsumer SpendingHome SalesEconomicsThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492327/trump-administration-to-deliver-12-billion-in-reli-mFZnhK0QHq https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492327_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492327_video_v4.mp4 Trump administration to deliver $12 billion in relief to American farmers (The Center Square) – The Trump administration has proposed $12 billion in federal aid to American farmers, with many undergoing what Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins described as an economic crisis. The Department of Agriculture will deliver the aid through one-time direct payments under its new Farmer Bridge Assistance program, meant to carry farmers from their current struggles to a “golden age for agriculture” the administration has promised. 2025-12-16T21:31:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Trump administrationAmerican farmersDepartment of Agricultureagriculture secretaryFarmer Bridge Assistanceagriculturedirect paymentsrow crop farmerscornwheatcottonpeanutsspecialty crops https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492328/governors-shapiro-cox-talk-civility-at-the-nationa-n17hPfzEiW https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492328_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492328_video_v4.mp4 Governors Shapiro & Cox talk civility at the National Cathedral Intense polarization and the alarming rise of partisan political violence has left many Americans wondering about the nation’s trajectory. That’s why Gov. Josh Shapiro and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joined journalist Savannah Guthrie for a discussion on the topic at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. last week. 2025-12-16T21:31:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Josh ShapiroSpencer CoxNational CathedralPolitical ViolenceCivilityCharlie KirkArson attackFirebombingHarrisburgUtah https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492329/utah-governor-calls-on-the-american-people-to-turn-o9xv6UyxmZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492329_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492329_video_v4.mp4 Utah Governor calls on the American people to turn down the political temperature In an event at the National Cathedral, Utah Gov. Cox highlighted that it would be citizens and not leaders who need to change the tone of things. “We the people have to decide that this is not who we are,” said Cox, saying there is an “exhausted majority.” 2025-12-16T21:31:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 UtahGovernor CoxPolitical TemperatureAmerican CitizensSocial Media BanChildrenLegal action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492330/manufacturers-group-urges-pritzker-to-veto-illinoi-eutWHjGE40 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492330_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492330_video_v4.mp4 Manufacturers group urges Pritzker to veto Illinois energy legislation The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association is urging Gov. J.B. Pritzker to veto an energy bill now on the governor’s desk. 2025-12-16T20:51:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 186 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerEnergy LegislationEnergy BillManufacturersIllinois Manufacturers AssociationRate Hikes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492331/cca-revenue-questioned-for-limited-flood-mitigatio-p8YFyM-qF4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492331_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492331_video_v4.mp4 CCA revenue questioned for limited flood mitigation spending The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Washington Policy Center's Vice President of Research Todd Myers 2025-12-16T17:52:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 120 Todd MyersCarleen JohnsonWashington Policy Centerflood mitigationCO2 taxclimate changebicycle educationclimate commitment act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492333/illinois-taxpayers-to-spend-700-million-to-address-R3IK-T8nCw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492333_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492333_video_v4.mp4 Illinois taxpayers to spend $700 million to address homelessness statewide The state of Illinois is spending around $700 million in taxpayer funds to address homelessness. Officials explain what their goal of “functional zero” means. 2025-12-16T16:16:58.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 94 IllinoisHomelessnessJ.B. PritzkerIllinois taxpayersState fundingChristine HaleyFederal fundingAddressing homelessness https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492368/vp-jd-vance-i-believe-fundamentally-in-the-wisdom-of-the-american-people https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492368_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492368_video_v4.mp4 VP J.D. Vance: "I believe fundamentally in the wisdom of the American people" JD Vance visits Alburtis, Pennsylvania December 16, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-16T22:37:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 J.D. VanceJoe BidenEnergy PricesAffordability CrisisAmerican PeopleGovernmentEnergy Costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492369/illinois-in-focus-complaints-against-state-employees-increases-chicagos-elusive-budget https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492369_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492369_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Complaints against state employees increases; Chicago’s elusive budget Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Dec. 16th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-12-16T14:40:53.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2080 IllinoisChicagoJB PritzkerState employeesChicago BudgetIllinois newswrongdoing complaintsOffice of Executive Inspector Generaltax payer moneyBrandon JohnsonRegional Transit AuthorityIllinois Transit AuthorityIllinois politicsauditThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492441/severe-flooding-impacts-auburn-valley-region https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492441_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492441_video_v4.mp4 Severe flooding impacts Auburn Valley region Severe flooding impacts Auburn Valley region December 16, 2025 2025-12-16T23:25:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 Auburn ValleyWashingtonSevere floodingFloodingDecember 2025Natural disasterWeather eventDamageProperty damage https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492649/concerns-raised-about-rail-grounding-and-stray-current-impacts-on-light-rail-bridge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492649_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492649_video_v4.mp4 Concerns raised about rail grounding and “stray current” impacts on light rail bridge The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews John Niles, founder and president of Global Telematics, a Seattle-based policy research and consulting firm specializing in transportation issues. 2025-12-17T18:43:55.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 208 John NilesGlobal TelematicsRail GroundingStray CurrentLight Rail BridgeLake WashingtonCathodic ProtectionSound TransitWashDOT https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492650/illinois-decoupling-law-recaptures-taxes-federal-code-cuts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492650_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492650_video_v4.mp4 Illinois decoupling law recaptures taxes federal code cuts Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Illinois decoupling from portions of the federal tax code was necessary to keep tax dollars flowing to the state that the federal government was trying to give back. 2025-12-17T18:38:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 171 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisFederal tax codetax dollarsFederal governmentstate revenuesSNAPIllinois decoupling lawIllinois State SenatorElgie SimsJohn CurranAmy Elik https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492651/economist-tariffs-have-impacted-goods-prices-other-factors-have-mitigated-pressure https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492651_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492651_video_v4.mp4 Economist: Tariffs have impacted goods prices, other factors have mitigated pressure From Everyday Economics episode, "A divided Fed cuts rates" 2025-12-17T18:28:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 TariffsGoods PricesInflationEconomicsMitigating FactorsFederal ReserveInterest ratesCutting Rates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492652/subpoenas-issued-over-shapiros-dollar1m-security-spending https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492652_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492652_video_v4.mp4 Subpoenas issued over Shapiro's $1M security spending The Pennsylvania Senate Intergovernmental Operations committee announced that they’ve issued three subpoenas to get a better sense of the nature of a $1 million dollar expenditure on the governor’s private residence. 2025-12-17T18:28:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 PennsylvaniaPennsylvania SenateSubpoenasJosh ShapiroSecurity SpendingGovernment SpendingIntergovernmental Operations Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492653/governor-toll-increases-are-within-toll-authoritys-control-not-lawmakers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492653_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492653_video_v4.mp4 Governor: Toll increases are within Toll Authority’s control, not lawmakers’ Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday December 17th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-12-17T18:18:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 87 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerToll AuthorityToll increasesMass transitIllinois legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492654/illinois-lockbox-amendment-prompts-debate-do-transit-projects-qualify https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492654_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492654_video_v4.mp4 Illinois lockbox amendment prompts debate: Do transit projects qualify? Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday December 17th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-12-17T18:18:50.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 IllinoisLockbox AmendmentTransit ProjectsGreg BishopIllinois ConstitutionTax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492655/unemployment-ticks-up-hiring-freezes-a-warning-sign-for-2026 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492655_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492655_video_v4.mp4 Unemployment Ticks Up, Hiring Freezes: A Warning Sign for 2026? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the job market predictions for 2026 on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-12-17T18:08:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 723 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyemployment statisticsjob marketUS economyemploymenthiringJob marketJob forecastsThe Center Square2026labor marketADP https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492656/rep-balint-d-vt-claims-media-bidders-are-courting-white-house-favor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492656_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492656_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Balint (D-VT) claims media bidders are courting White House favor Anti-American Antitrust: How Foreign Governments Target U.S. Businesses December 16, 2025 Source: U.S. House 2025-12-17T17:16:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 84 Representative Becca BalintU.S. HouseWarner BrothersNetflixParamountWhite HouseMedia BiddersMediaLobbyingLarry EllisonCNNDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492657/amid-continued-enforcement-pritzker-tells-ice-protesters-do-as-you-have https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492657_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492657_video_v4.mp4 Amid continued enforcement, Pritzker tells ICE protesters: ‘Do as you have’ Immigration enforcement continues in Illinois as Gov. J.B. Pritzker encourages protesters to “do as you have.” 2025-12-17T16:25:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 178 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisImmigrationICECustoms and Border ProtectionChicagoProtestingGregory BovinoImmigration enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492658/illinois-legislator-continues-pursuit-for-child-welfare-intern-accountability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492658_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492658_video_v4.mp4 Illinois legislator continues pursuit for child welfare intern accountability Greg Bishop talks live with Illinois state Rep. Jed Davis, R-Yorkville, about his continued push for accountability of the Department of Children and Family Service's position on the use of interns to investigate child welfare cases. 2025-12-17T15:15:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 768 IllinoisJed DavisDCFSchild welfarefamily servicesinvestigating childintern classificationschild abuseinvestigationsfoster careIllinois In FocusGreg BishopIllinois State Governmentadoption committeecommittee hearings https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492659/manufacturers-urge-energy-veto-of-illinois-energy-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492659_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492659_video_v4.mp4 Manufacturers urge energy veto of Illinois energy bill Greg Bishop provides comments from Illinois Manufacturers' Association President and CEO Mark Denzler urging Gov. J.B. Pritzker to veto a measure on his desk Denzler said will increase costs on utility ratepayers without fully addressing supply and demand issues amid already increasing costs. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_a9bac1fb-41eb-4318-83da-9e65313daae1.html 2025-12-17T15:13:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 740 Illinois Manufacturers' AssociationMark DenzlerIllinois energy legislationclean energyGovernor Pritzkerenergy demandenergy priceenergy billbattery storagepower generationrenewable energyIllinois Governorutility costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492660/higher-tolls-and-taxes-expected-with-dollar15-billion-illinois-mass-transit-bill-now-law https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492660_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492660_video_v4.mp4 Higher tolls and taxes expected with $1.5 billion Illinois mass transit bill now law Greg Bishop discusses the enactment of a bill Gov. J.B. Pritzker says ushers in a world class mass transit system. Opponents say the measure allows for increased taxes and tolls, while also diverting road fund money away from downstate. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_6e028b31-4a06-402e-9da3-0ceac33bdf41.html 2025-12-17T15:11:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 584 J.B. PritzkerIllinoismass transittransit billsales taxesmotor fuel taxGas TaxToll AuthorityRoad FundSafer RoadsNorthern IllinoisState LegislationGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492661/illinois-in-focus-higher-tolls-and-taxes-for-transit-manufacturers-urge-energy-veto-dcfs-interns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492661_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492661_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Higher tolls and taxes for transit; Manufacturers urge energy veto; DCFS interns Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Dec. 17th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-12-17T15:03:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2776 IllinoisJ.B. PritzkerMass TransitEnergy policyDepartment of Children and Family ServicesIllinois Tollwayfuel taxClean EnergyState legislatureDCFSchild welfareinternsGreg BishopIllinois legislatureMark Denzler https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492662/seattle-mayor-elect-wilsons-staff-working-to-align-with-ethics-laws https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492662_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492662_video_v4.mp4 Seattle Mayor-elect Wilson’s staff working to align with ethics laws (The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson’s senior staff includes figures from nonprofits and advocacy groups who have played influential roles in shaping city policy, meaning she and her team are navigating potential conflicts with city ethics laws. “This is a team that’s ready to get to work,” said Wilson in announcing her senior staff team earlier this month. 2025-12-17T15:01:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 530 Katie WilsonSeattle Mayorsenior staffSeattle politicsThe Center SquareTim ClouserSpencer PauleyWashington in FocusSeattle Housing AuthorityBruce HarrellTransit Riders UnionJohn Scholesprogressive ideas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492663/vance-focuses-on-household-costs-and-prescription-access-in-economic-remarks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492663_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492663_video_v4.mp4 Vance focuses on household costs and prescription access in economic remarks Vice President JD Vance Delivers Remarks in Alburtis, Pennsylvania December 16, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-17T13:24:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 JD Vancehousehold costsprescription drugspharmaceutical companiesinflationtaxeseconomic policyAmerican families https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492664/vance-touts-economic-comeback-cites-60000-new-pennsylvania-jobs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492664_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492664_video_v4.mp4 Vance touts “economic comeback,” cites 60,000 new Pennsylvania jobs Vice President JD Vance Delivers Remarks in Alburtis, Pennsylvania December 16, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-17T13:24:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 JD Vanceeconomic comebackPennsylvaniajob creationwage growthAmerican workerinvestment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492665/vance-says-administration-stopped-rewarding-off-shoring-jobs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492665_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492665_video_v4.mp4 Vance says administration stopped “rewarding” off-shoring jobs Vice President JD Vance Delivers Remarks in Alburtis, Pennsylvania December 16, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-17T13:23:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 JD VanceOff-shoring JobsAmerican JobsUS EconomyJob CreationManufacturingThe White HouseUnited StatesPennsylvaniaAlburtis, Pennsylvania https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492861/attorneys-general-tout-return-on-investment-from-legal-challenges https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492861_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492861_video_v4.mp4 Attorneys general tout ‘return on investment’ from legal challenges Attorneys General Bonta, Weiser Announce New Legal Action Against the Trump Administration December 16, 2025 Source: California Department of Justice 2025-12-17T21:31:56.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 148 Attorneys GeneralLegal challengesReturn on investmentTrump administrationRob BontaPhil WeiserState funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1492862/washington-bill-touted-as-fix-to-imminent-harm-standard-in-child-removals https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1492862_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492862_video_v4.mp4 Washington bill touted as fix to “imminent harm” standard in child removals The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, discussing his bill aimed at protecting children from drug addicted parents. 2025-12-17T20:06:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 208 Travis CoutureWashington StateHouse Bill 1092Child ProtectionDrug AbuseParentingChild RemovalFoster CareDCYFFentanyl https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1493245/president-trump-says-hes-hearing-glimmers-of-anti-israel-views-in-private-talks https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1493245_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1493245_video_v4.mp4 President Trump says he’s hearing “glimmers” of anti-Israel views in private talks President Trump Participates in a Hanukkah Reception December 16, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-18T16:29:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 Donald TrumpIsraelAnti-Israel SentimentUS CongressUS SenateHanukkah ReceptionMike LawlerMiddle EastForeign PolicyPolitical Speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1493246/president-trump-says-us-is-mobilizing-federal-resources-to-protect-jewish-students https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1493246_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1493246_video_v4.mp4 President Trump says U.S. is 'mobilizing federal resources to protect Jewish students' President Trump Participates in a Hanukkah Reception December 16, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-18T16:27:57.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Donald TrumpJewish StudentsCollege CampusTerrorismMobilizing resourcesWhite HouseUniversities https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1493247/president-trump-calls-sydney-hanukkah-attack-anti-semitic-urges-prayers-for-wounded https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1493247_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1493247_video_v4.mp4 President Trump calls Sydney Hanukkah attack “anti-Semitic,” urges prayers for wounded President Trump Participates in a Hanukkah Reception December 16, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-18T16:26:43.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Donald TrumpSydney Hanukkah attackAnti-Semitic attackHanukkah celebrationSydneyPrayingTerrorist attackWhite HouseHanukkah Reception https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1493248/immigration-enforcement-continues-as-illinois-accountability-commission-prepares-to-meet https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1493248_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1493248_video_v4.mp4 Immigration enforcement continues as Illinois Accountability Commission prepares to meet Greg Bishop jumps into the latest 24 hours of continued immigration enforcement in the Chicagoland area, including an interaction between immigration enforcement official Gregory Bovino and Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss. This comes as the Illinois Accountability Commission prepares to meet today to provide an avenue for people to provide testimony about the impacts immigration enforcement. 2025-12-18T15:18:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 872 immigration enforcementIllinoisIllinois Accountability CommissionGregory BovinoDaniel Bissborder patrolChicagoillegal immigrationGreg BishopChicago PDBorder PatrolIllinois governmentJ.B. PritzkerEvanstonOperation Midway Blitz https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1493249/pritzker-reacts-to-trumps-address https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1493249_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1493249_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker reacts to Trump’s address Greg Bishop shares highlights from Wednesday evening primetime address to the nation from President Donald Trump and Gov. J.B. Pritzker's reaction. 2025-12-18T15:17:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 888 Donald TrumpJB PritzkerGreg BishopIllinoisIllinois economyEconomic policiesBorder securityEnergy pricesGas taxesWage growthConsumer debtThe Center SquareImmigration policyJoe BidenIllinois in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1493250/illinois-in-focus-pritzker-reacts-to-trumps-address-immigration-enforcement-continues https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1493250_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1493250_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Pritzker reacts to Trump’s address; Immigration enforcement continues Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Dec. 18th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-12-18T14:49:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2100 J.B. PritzkerDonald Trumpimmigration enforcementIllinoisGreg Bishopborder securityillegal immigrationlaw enforcementAccountability Commissionpoliceimmigrationborder patrolICEmilitary serviceenergy prices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1493406/bill-designed-to-protect-school-kids-from-sexual-misconduct https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1493406_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1493406_video_v4.mp4 Bill designed to protect school kids from sexual misconduct (The Center Square) – A new bill meant to protect children was introduced by U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, called the National Educator Safety and Accountability Act of 2025. It aims to protect, prevent and respond to educator sexual misconduct in schools. The legislation would establish a National Educator Misconduct and Discipline Registry to track offenders and create a federal task force on educator sexual misconduct. Hunt presented the bill Tuesday to the House of Representatives. 2025-12-18T21:50:55.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 564 Wesley HuntNational Educator SafetyAccountability Actlegislative billsexual misconductpublic schooleducator accountabilitynational registrychild protectionFederal regulationEliana KerndleEsther Wickhamsexual predatorsonline portal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1493407/washington-house-gop-budget-framework-no-new-taxes-dollar37b-in-spending-cuts https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1493407_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1493407_video_v4.mp4 Washington House GOP budget framework: no new taxes, $3.7B in spending cuts The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, discusses his Budget for Working Families, hoping majority Democrats will consider for upcoming legislative session. 2025-12-18T21:48:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 199 Travis CoutureCarleen JohnsonWashington stateBudgetingTaxationGovernment spendingHouse RepublicansLegislative sessionBudget for Working FamiliesOlympiaState revenueTax reliefSpending cuts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1493934/oversight-board-meets-as-2025-closes-with-record-w-9lcCMlOU3j https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1493934_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1493934_video_v4.mp4 Oversight board meets as 2025 closes with record WA child deaths/near deaths (The Center Square) - Members of the Department of Children Youth and Families Oversight Board met Wednesday to discuss proposed changes to legislation that critics say has led to an alarming increase in the numbers of children who have died in the Washington state welfare system in recent years. The board also discussed and ultimately rejected adding the secretary of DCYF or executive staff to the board as a nonvoting member. 2025-12-19T15:00:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 752 WashingtonChild WelfareChild safetyDCYFoversight boardDrug AddictionSubstance abuseOpioid addictionKeeping Families Together ActLegislative sessionTJ MartinellCarleen JohnsonTravis CoutureTonya SandBob Ferguson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1493936/illinois-state-rep-says-pritzker-wrong-on-prices-M4PQMsNBYe https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1493936_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1493936_video_v4.mp4 Illinois state rep says Pritzker wrong on prices Greg Bishop shares more perspective from legislators on both sides of the aisle about prices and the policies that drive them, and the cost of energy with Illinois lawmakers discussing policies around planned coal and natural gas plant closures and the focus on alternatives like battery storage. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_aea8b697-5785-4944-89f0-058e507a2f27.html 2025-12-19T14:55:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 783 Illinoisenergy pricesJB PritzkerIllinois policyrenewable energycoal firedpower plantsratepayer subsidiesIllinois Commerce CommissionCitizens Utility BoardEmanuel Chris WelchBrad HalbrookSelina Villanuevaenergy policyCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1493937/illinois-commission-makes-ice-accountability-refer-PCmIN2mmaB https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1493937_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1493937_video_v4.mp4 Illinois commission makes ICE accountability referral Greg Bishop provides moments and reaction from and around the first Illinois Accountability Commission hearing. Appointees of Gov. J.B. Pritzker heard testimony and public comment about the impact of federal immigration enforcement in a state with migrant sanctuary policies. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_600464c5-6593-4fbb-ba2e-4f4e4fe0e712.html 2025-12-19T14:53:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 906 Illinois Accountability Commissionimmigration enforcementpublic safetyJB Pritzkerfederal agentsICE Accountability CommissionIllinoisDHSfederal immigration lawThe Center SquareGovernmentPoliticsOperation Midway BlitzUse of Forceaccountability council https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1493938/illinois-in-focus-commission-makes-ice-accountabil-HYqst9fAkO https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1493938_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1493938_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Commission makes ICE accountability referral; Rep says Pritzker wrong on prices Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Dec. 19th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-12-19T14:52:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2061 IllinoisICEAccountability CommissionJB PritzkerEnergy pricesTax increaseIllinois State PolicePublic SafetyImmigration enforcementIllinois legislatureCenter SquareGreg BishopGasoline priceIllinois in FocusDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1493939/rfk-jr-argues-cannabis-studies-have-been-apples-to-3qY6cG4uJn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1493939_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1493939_video_v4.mp4 RFK Jr. argues cannabis studies have been “apples to pears” without standardized dosing President Trump Signs an Executive Order, Dec. 18, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-19T14:02:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Robert F. Kennedy Jr.cannabis studiesstandardized dosingmedical researchbotanicalssyntheticsdrug research https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1493940/president-trump-says-shift-would-help-patients-avo-pzOwx9kFwS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1493940_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1493940_video_v4.mp4 President Trump says shift would help patients avoid heavy painkillers and “die with dignity” President Trump Signs an Executive Order, Dec. 18, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-19T14:01:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Donald TrumpExecutive OrderPain ManagementDie With DignityCommon SenseHealth https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1493942/president-trump-announces-executive-order-to-move-BiFXWvTsqT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1493942_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1493942_video_v4.mp4 President Trump announces executive order to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III President Trump Signs an Executive Order, Dec. 18, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-19T14:00:41.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Donald TrumpExecutive OrderMarijuanaDrug PolicyMedical MarijuanaSchedule IIIControlled SubstanceChronic PainVeteransNeurological ProblemsAggressive CancersSeizure Disorders https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1494078/new-bill-addresses-school-sexual-misconduct-crisis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1494078_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1494078_video_v4.mp4 New bill addresses school sexual misconduct crisis (The Center Square) – A new bill meant to protect children was introduced by U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, called the National Educator Safety and Accountability Act of 2025. It aims to protect, prevent and respond to educator sexual misconduct in schools. The legislation would establish a National Educator Misconduct and Discipline Registry to track offenders and create a federal task force on educator sexual misconduct. Hunt presented the bill Tuesday to the House of Representatives. 2025-12-19T18:15:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Wesley HuntU.S. RepresentativeNational Educator Safety and Accountability Act of 2025educator misconductsexual misconductchild safetyHouse of Representativeslegislationpublic schoolchildreneducation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1494322/illinois-energy-costs-in-focus-as-pritzker-trump-offer-competing-claims https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1494322_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1494322_video_v4.mp4 Illinois energy costs in focus as Pritzker, Trump offer competing claims Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday December 19th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-12-19T22:29:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 IllinoisEnergy CostsGreg BishopJ.B. PritzkerDonald TrumpConsumer PricesIllinois Policies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1494323/red-flag-warnings-raised-over-illinois-energy-costs-and-grid-reliability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1494323_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1494323_video_v4.mp4 Red-flag warnings raised over Illinois energy costs and grid reliability Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday December 19th, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2025-12-19T22:29:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 energy pricesgrid reliabilityIllinoisGreg BishopRepresentative Halbrookenergy demandrenewables https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1494324/detransitioner-describes-post-op-care-after-double-mastectomy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1494324_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1494324_video_v4.mp4 Detransitioner describes post-op care after double mastectomy The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Soran Aldaco, a detransitioner and ambassador for Independent Women's Forum speaking about HHS move to end gender surgeries on minors. 2025-12-19T22:09:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 183 Soran Aldacodetransitioningdouble mastectomygender surgerypost-op caremedical carechest masculinizationhormone therapy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1494325/americans-support-education-freedom-national-survey-shows https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1494325_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1494325_video_v4.mp4 Americans support education freedom, national survey shows (The Center Square) – Americans remain firm in their support of expanding education freedom and providing parents and families the authority to hold officials accountable, a new national survey shows. The poll, conducted by Yes. Every Kid. Foundation, asked voters nationwide about K-12 education, open enrollment, federal involvement in schools, parental accountability and related issues. 2025-12-19T22:00:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 748 Eliana KernoodleEsther WickhamparentingK-12 educationparental accountabilitypublic school systemeducation freedomEducation systemDepartment of EducationK-12Federal governmentState GovernmentYes Every Kid Foundationfederal fundingstate funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1494326/gov-hochul-talks-nuclear-power-working-with-trump-admin-to-reduce-barriers https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1494326_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1494326_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Hochul talks nuclear power, working with Trump admin to reduce barriers Governor Kathy Hochul discussed the benefits of nuclear power and efforts to reduce barriers to building nuclear plants at an event announcing an agreement between the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and Ontario Power Generation (OPG). December 19, 2025 Source: New York Governor Kathy Hochul's Office 2025-12-19T21:55:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 151 Kathy Hochulnuclear powerNew YorkTrump AdministrationOntario Power GenerationNYPAreducing barriers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1494327/pennsylvania-house-passes-genetic-privacy-protections https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1494327_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1494327_video_v4.mp4 Pennsylvania House passes genetic privacy protections (The Center Square) – Genetic testing has drastically changed what we’re able to know about ourselves and our families. It can inform individuals about their bodies and health and connect them to the past through ancestral lines. For the past two decades, consumers have been handing over their genetic information to private industry for the chance to make those connections. Throughout those two decades, both entrepreneurism and technological innovations have outpaced legislation, leading to a landscape in which companies have found lucrative ways to leverage genetic data with third parties. On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania House voted unanimously to grant consumers privacy rights over their information. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_2046216c-00e6-4c59-981b-0fd310f39900.html 2025-12-19T21:43:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 350 genetic dataconsumer rightsdata protectiongenetic testingPennsylvania billlegislationethical considerationsThe Center Square23 and mecommercial DNAtest kitsthe SenateChristina Lengyel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1494570/president-trump-claims-hepatitis-c-drug-to-fall-below-dollar2500 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1494570_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1494570_video_v4.mp4 President Trump claims hepatitis C drug to fall below $2,500 President Trump Makes an Announcement, Dec. 19, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-20T11:00:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpHepatitis CDrug PricesGileadEpclusaHealthcarePharmaceuticals https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1494657/new-texas-bill-fights-educator-sexual-misconduct https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1494657_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1494657_video_v4.mp4 New Texas bill fights educator sexual misconduct (The Center Square) – A new bill meant to protect children was introduced by U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, called the National Educator Safety and Accountability Act of 2025. It aims to protect, prevent and respond to educator sexual misconduct in schools. 2025-12-20T19:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 TexasWesley Hunteducator misconductsexual abuselegislationschool safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1494658/why-home-sales-are-stuck-and-what-comes-next-for-housing https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1494658_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1494658_video_v4.mp4 Why Home Sales Are Stuck and What Comes Next for Housing Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the housing market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-12-20T17:01:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 798 Everyday Economicshousing markethome salesreal estate marketmortgage rateshousing inventoryaffordable housingOrphe DivounguyChris Krugpodcasthome affordabilityreal estatefederal datanew listingsfor sale market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1494659/san-diego-city-overtime-increased-65percent-from-2019-2024-despite-dollar89m-deficit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1494659_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1494659_video_v4.mp4 San Diego city overtime increased 65% from 2019-2024 despite $89M deficit (The Center Square) - Overtime paid by the City of San Diego increased 65% between 2019 and 2024, city records show, while the number of city employees earning $100,000 or more in just overtime nearly doubled, an investigation by The Center Square found. The city faces a $18.1 million shortfall for the current fiscal year. City of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria is ordering a halt to non-essential overtime, but the city still projects a deficit of at least $89 million for the next year. 2025-12-20T15:01:41.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 668 San Diegoovertime payTodd GloriaCity Councilcity employee payrevenue shortfalltaxpayersbalancing budgetCenter Squarepublic records requestCalifornia budgetpension requirementspolice sergeantfire captaindeficit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1494660/pritzker-signs-dollar15-billion-transit-bill-raising-taxes-and-tolls https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1494660_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1494660_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker signs $1.5 billion transit bill raising taxes and tolls (The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed $1.5 billion public transit-funding legislation, but Illinois consumers are expected to pay the price with higher taxes and tolls. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2111 Tuesday at Union Station in Chicago. The measure establishes the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) to replace the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and oversee the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace. The governor promised that Illinois is on the verge of a world-class transportation network. “This new law not only averts the cliff but preserves affordability and makes transit safer and more reliable,” Pritzker said. The bill passed after more than two years of discussion centered around an estimated $770 million transit “fiscal cliff” looming in 2026, but the number was revised last summer to around $250 million. 2025-12-20T13:22:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1441 IllinoisJB Pritzkertransit billtaxesChicagomass transittransportationgas pricesIllinois General Assemblyproperty taxesenergy policyStatehouselegislationsLabor Unionsaccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1494661/trump-touts-accomplishments-future-policies-during-primetime-address https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1494661_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1494661_video_v4.mp4 Trump touts accomplishments, future policies during primetime address (The Center Square) – In what is likely his final address to the nation of the year, President Donald Trump touted what he said were his accomplishments, and previewed some policies to come in the new year. The president spent a significant amount of time in his 18-minute address discussing affordability, which has taken center stage in recent weeks as he and Vice President JD Vance have been highlighting the administration’s policies trying to bring down costs, one of the central themes of his campaign. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_647a5dba-1cb4-4b69-b210-2bbf9f99bd11.html 2025-12-20T12:00:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 509 Donald TrumpAmerica's Talkingeconomic outlookcampaigningelection coverageThe Center SquareWhite HouseUnited StatesState of the UnionDan McCalebSarah Roderick-Fitchmidterm elections250th birthdayUFC fightState fairs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1494662/rfk-jr-unfair-us-drug-pricing-persists-despite-bipartisan-outrage https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1494662_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1494662_video_v4.mp4 RFK Jr.: “Unfair” U.S. drug pricing persists despite bipartisan outrage President Trump Makes an Announcement, Dec. 19, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-20T11:30:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 RFK Jr.Robert F. Kennedy Jr.drug pricingpharmaceuticalshealthcare costsBernie SandersElizabeth WarrenJoe BidenBarack ObamaBill Clintondrug manufacturingdrug marketdrug companies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1494984/bms-announces-free-eliquis-for-medicaid-major-donation-to-us-medicine-reserves https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1494984_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1494984_video_v4.mp4 BMS announces free Eliquis for Medicaid, major donation to U.S. medicine reserves President Trump Makes an Announcement, Dec. 19, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-21T11:01:39.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 EliquisMedicaidPharmaceuticalsUS Medicine ReservesDrug DonationBMSBristol Myers SquibbHealthcare https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1495160/closing-arguments-made-in-congressional-redistricting-suit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1495160_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1495160_video_v4.mp4 Closing arguments made in congressional redistricting suit (The Center Square) - Lawyers supporting and opposing California’s congressional redistricting maps made their closing arguments in the lawsuit Wednesday in federal court in Los Angeles. The case is now in the hands of a three-judge panel, led by U.S. District Judge Josephine L. Staton. Judges will decide whether to grant plaintiffs' request for a preliminary injunction that would keep the Proposition 50 maps from taking effect. 2025-12-21T15:01:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 502 CaliforniaredistrictingProposition 50Voting Rights ActDistrictingElectionProp 50Racial GerrymanderGavin NewsomShirley WeberKenneth SchruppMadeline Shannon2026 midterm election2028 presidential electionpolitical map https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1495161/vance-garrity-stump-for-trump-agenda-in-pennsylvania-with-midterms-on-the-horizon https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1495161_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1495161_video_v4.mp4 Vance, Garrity stump for Trump agenda in Pennsylvania with midterms on the horizon (The Center Square) – Keeping Pennsylvania’s scales tipped into the red ahead of the 2026 midterms was underscored again this week as Vice President J.D. Vance visited Allentown, stumping for his boss’s economic policies and bringing Republican hopefuls into the limelight with him. While there, he told a crowd gathered at Uline Shipping Supplies in Alburtis that “his job every single day is to make it so that you guys can have a safe and prosperous life in this country that all of us love.” Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_5beb7890-4efc-4b28-bebf-6acb74f4ccb7.html 2025-12-21T12:01:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 599 JD VanceDonald TrumpPennsylvania electionPennsylvania politicsGarrityStumping2028 presidential electionKristen SmithChristina LengyelJosh ShapiroShapirostate policyEnergy policiessocial media marketingmilitary veteran https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1495162/illinois-safe-gun-storage-law-begins-jan-1-and-higher-tolls-taxes-expected-under-law-or-weekly-recap https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1495162_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1495162_video_v4.mp4 Illinois Safe Gun Storage law begins Jan. 1 & Higher tolls, taxes expected under law | Weekly Recap Greg Bishop breaks down major Illinois policy fights: Gov. J.B. Pritzker signing a $1.5 billion mass transit package the governor says will deliver a “world class” system, and critics warn could drive higher taxes and tolls while diverting road-fund money from downstate. Bishop also highlights concerns from U.S. LawShield President Kirk Evans about the state’s Safe Gun Storage Act, with key provisions taking effect Jan. 1 that expand when firearms must be locked up and the potential legal risks for gun owners and more. 2025-12-21T11:30:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 3597 IllinoisSafe Gun Storage ActGun controlJ.B. Pritzkermass transittransit fundinggas taxtoll authorityenergy pricesDonald TrumpJoe BidenGreg BishopUS Lawshieldgun ownersIllinois Legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1495163/trump-touts-plan-for-close-to-100percent-us-made-pharmaceuticals https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1495163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1495163_video_v4.mp4 Trump touts plan for “close to 100%” U.S. made pharmaceuticals President Trump Makes an Announcement, Dec. 19, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-21T11:30:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Donald TrumpPharmaceuticalsManufacturingTariffsUS EconomyMade in USA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1495686/u-s-house-passes-gop-health-care-bill-sends-to-sen-vGIDK4AyA5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1495686_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1495686_video_v4.mp4 U.S. House passes GOP health care bill, sends to Senate before leaving for holidays (The Center Square) – The U.S. House passed the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act in a party line, 216-211, vote Wednesday, sending the bill to its likely demise in the Senate. The bill, which will almost certainly fail to reach the Senate’s 60-vote threshold, is Republicans’ alternative to extending enhancements to the Obamacare Premium Tax Credit. Congress temporarily expanded the PTC during the COVID-19 pandemic, and its reversion to original pre-pandemic levels will partially contribute to rising premiums in 2026. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_8932223d-1b7a-4a31-b7c2-34c9b7ca3ce5.html 2025-12-22T12:01:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 527 Dan McCalebTherese BoudreauxThe Center Squarehealthcare premiumRepublican partyDemocrats partyhealthcare tax creditscongressional budgetGovernment Accountability Officesubsidized health insuranceObamacare tax creditsenhanced premium tax creditscongressional budget officetax cuts and jobs act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1495755/lawmakers-press-for-details-as-i-5-bridge-replacem-s1vRLJG-1n https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1495755_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1495755_video_v4.mp4 Lawmakers press for details as I-5 bridge replacement costs climb The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews WA Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver 2025-12-22T17:55:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 107 John LeyI-5 bridgeWashingtonOregonTransportationLegislatureFederal transportationBridge replacementCost estimates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1495756/hud-targets-housing-first-policies-for-dismantling-SAuVDcMQgr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1495756_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1495756_video_v4.mp4 HUD targets housing first policies for dismantling The Center Square's Carleen Johnson Andrea Suarez Founder of We Heart Seattle discussing HUD Secretary Scott Turner announcing reforms to homeless programs to dismantle Housing First policies. 2025-12-22T17:19:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 100 HUDHousing FirstAndrea SuarezScott TurnerHomeless ProgramsWe Heart SeattleCarleen Johnson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1495995/gov-ferguson-unveils-new-state-housing-agency-to-address-supply-shortage https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1495995_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1495995_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Ferguson unveils new state housing agency to address supply shortage The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Rep. Mark Klicker, R-Walla Walla discussing Governor Ferguson’s announcement last week of a new housing agency as part of the housing shortage solution. 2025-12-22T22:26:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 126 Mark KlickerWashington StateHousing AgencySupply ShortageGovernor FergusonHousing MarketState PoliticsReal EstateHousing Costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1496552/u-s-credit-card-debt-hits-1-33t-households-average-ysKy8HpuY3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1496552_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1496552_video_v4.mp4 U.S. Credit card debt hits $1.33T; Households average $11,019 in balances The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo discussing Americans credit card debt and those still paying off debt from last year’s holiday. 2025-12-23T14:01:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 222 Credit Card DebtChip LupoWalletHubHousehold DebtConsumer DebtPersonal FinanceDebt ManagementBudgetingInflation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1496660/inflation-wont-quit-the-job-market-is-cracking-and-mYLgp6Nloh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1496660_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1496660_video_v4.mp4 Inflation Won’t Quit, the Job Market Is Cracking and What Happens Next? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss Inflation & the Job Market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-12-23T18:37:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 625 inflationjob markethousing priceslabor markethousing marketrental marketrent inflationconsumer price indexunemployment ratejob openingsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday EconomicsThe Center SquareBureau of Labor Statistics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1496661/organizer-to-seattle-no-need-to-wait-for-final-fed-FBY4Jj-MmV https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1496661_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1496661_video_v4.mp4 Organizer to Seattle: No need to wait for final fed policy on homelessness (The Center Square) - Even though the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has temporarily withdrawn its recently announced policy changes that threaten deep cuts to "Housing First" programs, the founder of a Seattle-based community group is confident the changes are coming. Andrea Suarez, who founded We Heart Seattle more than five years ago, said there’s “no need to wait” for federal action before the city alters its approach. 2025-12-23T17:36:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 766 Seattlehomelessnesshousing firsthousing policyWe Heart SeattleWashington statehousing programsaddictiondrug addictionrecovery servicesfederal subsidieshomeless programstaxpayer fundingfederal tax dollarsnational debt https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1496662/california-state-auditor-s-office-finds-more-than-tsj8UBKlWf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1496662_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1496662_video_v4.mp4 California State Auditor's Office finds more than $5M in waste (The Center Square) - A new report released by the California State Auditor's Office found more than $5.1 million of waste, misuse or improper spending of taxpayer funds. The report comes just weeks after the Legislative Analyst's Office released its own report that the state faces an $18 billion shortfall for the 2026-27 budget. 2025-12-23T17:12:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 742 CaliforniaState Auditorwaste spendingMisuse of Fundsgovernment departmentsunemployment benefitsVeterans AffairsInvestigationWhistleblower ReportKenneth SchruppMadeline ShannonDepartment of Veterans AffairsAir Resources BoardAlcoholic Beverage ControlFinancial Benefit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1496871/billions-spent-outcomes-disputed-as-homelessness-g-NmIui3j-MG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1496871_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1496871_video_v4.mp4 Billions spent, outcomes disputed as homelessness grows The Center Square's Carleen Johnson discussing homelessness dispute Washington in focus | December 23, 2025 2025-12-23T22:28:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 homelessnesshousing crisisWashingtonCarleen JohnsonSeattlefentanyl crisishousing first policies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1496872/federal-push-to-replace-housing-first-approach-to-iOaQppik0l https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1496872_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1496872_video_v4.mp4 Federal push to replace housing first approach to homelessness The Center Square's Carleen Johnson discussing homelessness dispute Washington in focus | December 23, 2025 2025-12-23T22:28:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 homelessnesshousing firstfederal policyhudhousing programsaccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1496873/budget-released-on-deadline-as-transparency-questi-0mz-b2SHWV https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1496873_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1496873_video_v4.mp4 Budget released on deadline as transparency questions rise ahead of holidays The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews State Travis Couture Representative R-Allyn 2025-12-23T20:47:56.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 126 Travis CoutureCarleen JohnsonGovernorState budgetBudget proposalTax Increasestate deficittransparencyWashington state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1496928/ohio-s-16-million-to-celebrate-country-s-birth-has-qc4nbkjT0k https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1496928_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1496928_video_v4.mp4 Ohio's $16 million to celebrate country's birth has limited oversight (The Center Square) -- Ohio's elected leaders have earmarked more than $16 million to commemorate the nation's 250th birthday next year – significantly more than some of the first U.S. states. And they have committed those funds over the course of five years to a commission that is outside of typical state oversight and that is spending significant amounts of money on projects that are not directly related to the country's founding, according a Center Square review. 2025-12-24T11:00:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 444 OhioUnited Statesstate spendingTaxpayer MoneyFinancial OversightOhio History ConnectionCommissioninvestigationnon-profitJared StrongArt KaneYearly Audit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1496937/gop-opposes-california-tuition-aid-for-illegal-imm-QeqtmMzJz7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1496937_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1496937_video_v4.mp4 GOP opposes California tuition aid for illegal immigrants (The Center Square) – Republicans are pushing back against California programs that provide taxpayer-funded tuition assistance to illegal immigrants, arguing the policies divert resources from the state's taxpayers. The California Dream Act Application allows illegal immigrants and students from mixed-status families to access state-funded financial aid for higher education. The program applies to students attending public universities. There are currently around 9,500 California State University illegal immigrant students and about 4,000 University of California illegal immigrant students. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_764c0396-401a-4961-b6c6-7efbfe0118df.html 2025-12-24T12:01:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 615 California Dream Acttuition assistanceundocumented studentsstate fundingtaxpayer fundingfinancial aidIllegal ImmigrantsTax PayerGavin NewsomCalifornia ResidentsTax RevenueHigher EducationThe Center SquareNews updatesUS Citizens https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1496938/trump-approves-plan-for-two-new-largest-we-ve-ever-W5m-4QQP4w https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1496938_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1496938_video_v4.mp4 Trump approves plan for two new 'largest we've ever built battleships' President Trump Makes an Announcement with the Secretary of War and the Secretary of the Navy December 22, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-24T12:01:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Donald TrumpbattleshipsUnited States NavyMilitarySecretary of WarSecretary of the Navy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1496948/trump-says-plan-starts-with-two-ships-quickly-expa-OnS2fD5UUk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1496948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1496948_video_v4.mp4 Trump says plan starts with two ships, quickly expands to 10 President Trump Makes an Announcement with the Secretary of War and the Secretary of the Navy December 22, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-24T13:30:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Donald TrumpNavy FleetMilitary SupremacyShipbuilding IndustryNaval PowerSecretary of WarSecretary of the NavyAmerican EnemiesMilitary StrengthNaval ExpansionUS Military https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1496976/seattle-childrens-nurses-vote-to-authorize-strike-Fj619EX_0Y https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1496976_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1496976_video_v4.mp4 Seattle Children’s nurses vote to authorize strike as contract talks continue (The Center Square) – More than 2,100 registered nurses at Seattle Children’s Hospital have authorized a potential strike following a union vote. Registered nurses at Seattle Children’s Hospital voted Sunday and Monday on whether to authorize their bargaining team to call a strike. The Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA), which represents the striking nurses, wrote in a post on Monday that the measure passed by an “overwhelming” margin. 2025-12-24T15:01:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 638 Seattle Children's Hospitalnursing strikeWashington State Nurses Associationcontract negotiationsPatient careNurse unionWashington StateSeattle ChildrensBargaining agreementThe Center Squarenews programCarleen JohnsonSpencer PauleyMedicaid cutsHospital finances https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1497018/trump-says-ships-will-be-100-times-more-powerful-t-iOntAblvtM https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1497018_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1497018_video_v4.mp4 Trump says ships will be “100 times” more powerful than Iowa-class President Trump Makes an Announcement with the Secretary of War and the Secretary of the Navy December 22, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-24T17:00:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Donald TrumpBattleshipIowa-classAmerican MilitaryShipbuildingVictory at SeaMilitary Supremacy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1498108/study-examines-adding-housing-on-commercially-zone-CwbKIekgkZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1498108_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1498108_video_v4.mp4 Study examines adding housing on commercially zoned properties The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Washington's Lt. Governor Denny Heck discussing a study his office was tasked with compiling to look at the potential for adding housing on commercially zoned properties, as part of the solution to the housing shortage. 2025-12-26T18:45:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 Denny Heckhousing shortageWashington statehousing costscommercial zoninghousing markethousing index https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1498149/taxpayers-give-5m-to-pitt-other-institutions-for-n-kOpaqIJ2Qe https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1498149_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1498149_video_v4.mp4 Taxpayers give $5M to Pitt, other institutions for neuroscience research (The Center Square) - The most recent Pennsylvania budget was tight, but it did add a few new line items, including $5 million toward research for neurodegenerative diseases like ALS, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s. On Friday, Gov. Josh Shapiro, Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen, and Rep. Kyle Mullins, D-Peckville, joined researchers at the University of Pittsburgh to mark the investment. Mullins lost his father to ALS and has spent his time in the legislature championing the cause alongside Rep. Bryan Cutler, R-Quarryville, who lost both parents to the disease. 2025-12-26T21:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 452 PennsylvaniaJosh ShapiroAlzheimer'sParkinson'sNeurodegenerative DiseasesUniversity of PittsburghALS researchlife sciencesKyle MullinsBrian CutlerPennsylvania newsresearch fundingChristina LengyelChristen SmithRepresentative Frankle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1498162/2025-year-in-review-tariffs-HzmntIJqVZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1498162_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1498162_video_v4.mp4 2025 Year in review: Tariffs The Center Square staff discuss the developments in Trump's tariff policies throughout 2025. 2025-12-26T20:12:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 465 tariffsDonald Trumptrade warimport dutiestrade agreementsUS Supreme Courtconsumer pricesUS economyDan McCalebBrett Rowlandrebate checksincome taxtax reform https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1498520/2025-year-in-review-trump-s-presidency-D0Ct3QVMtx https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1498520_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1498520_video_v4.mp4 2025 Year in review: Trump's presidency The Center Square reporters discuss President Trump's first year of his second term. 2025-12-27T12:00:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 538 Donald Trumpsecond termimmigration reformtariffsforeign policyPresident Joe Bidenexecutive ordersinternational relationseconomic reasonsAmerica's TalkingBrett RowlandMorgan Sweeneyself deportationICE agents https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1498862/2025-year-in-review-congress-TrRO3myqz4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1498862_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1498862_video_v4.mp4 2025 Year in review: Congress The Center Square staff discuss Congress' accomplishments and challenges in the past year. 2025-12-28T12:01:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 517 US CongressGovernment fundingGovernment shutdownDonald Trumpbudget resolutionTax cutmedicaidcontinuing resolutionappropriations billsSNAP fundingDan McCalebTherese BoudreauxAmerica's TalkingJeffrey Epstein https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1499506/trump-says-russia-wants-ukraine-to-succeed-Rqo1DXypyv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1499506_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1499506_video_v4.mp4 Trump says Russia wants Ukraine to succeed President Trump Delivers Remarks in a Bilateral Meeting with the President of Ukraine December 28, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-29T21:17:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Donald TrumpRussiaUkraineVladimir PutinEnergyInternational RelationsBilateral MeetingPresident https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1499507/trump-tells-reporter-russia-is-gonna-be-helping-af-Pnh7JYxdJw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1499507_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1499507_video_v4.mp4 Trump tells reporter Russia “is gonna be helping” after war President Trump Delivers Remarks in a Bilateral Meeting with the President of Ukraine December 28, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-29T20:01:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Donald TrumpVolodymyr ZelenskyyRussiaUkraineUkraine warInternational RelationsVladimir PutinReconstructionBilateral MeetingPost-war https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1499509/gun-rights-cases-piling-up-at-supreme-court-permit-5csmSpbLke https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1499509_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1499509_video_v4.mp4 Gun rights cases piling up at Supreme Court: permits, bans, and “sensitive places” The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Second Amendment Foundation Founder Alan Gottlieb discussing gun rights cases to go before SCOTUS in 2026. 2025-12-29T19:44:57.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 86 Alan GottliebSecond AmendmentGun RightsSupreme CourtFirearmsGun ControlGun PermitsAssault Weapon BanMagazine CapacityHawaiiSCOTUS https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1499510/u-s-ukraine-report-major-progress-on-peace-framewo-J-ygtAdlO5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1499510_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1499510_video_v4.mp4 U.S., Ukraine report major progress on peace framework President Trump Delivers Remarks in a Bilateral Meeting with the President of Ukraine December 28, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-29T19:40:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Donald TrumpUkraineVolodymyr ZelenskyyU.S. Ukraine relationsPeace frameworkSecurity guaranteesMilitary dimensionPolitical meeting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1499843/trump-without-action-on-iran-middle-east-peace-wou-1qjHY8cEta https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1499843_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1499843_video_v4.mp4 Trump: Without action on Iran, Middle East peace “wouldn’t have been possible” President Trump and the Prime Minister of Israel Deliver Remarks December 29, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-30T18:50:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Donald TrumpIranMiddle East PeaceArab NationsPolitical AffairsInternational Relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1499844/president-trump-says-middle-east-peace-is-strong-v-lZpJ9eig-w https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1499844_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1499844_video_v4.mp4 President Trump says Middle East peace is strong, vows to keep it President Trump and the Prime Minister of Israel Deliver Remarks December 29, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-30T18:50:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Donald TrumpMiddle EastIsraelPeace ProcessInternational Relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1499845/netanyahu-names-president-trump-israel-prize-recip-1sbZEnZkvI https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1499845_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1499845_video_v4.mp4 Netanyahu names President Trump Israel Prize recipient President Trump and the Prime Minister of Israel Deliver Remarks December 29, 2025 Source: The White House 2025-12-30T18:49:39.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 80 Benjamin NetanyahuDonald TrumpIsrael PrizeIsraelJewish PeopleMinister of Education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1499943/somali-daycare-operator-questioned-im-not-proving--1ofLNYEV5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1499943_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1499943_video_v4.mp4 Somali daycare operator questioned: “I’m not proving anything for you” The Center Square's Carleen Johnson along with independent journalist Jonathan Choe asking questions of a Somali daycare operator in Federal Way, WA 2025-12-30T23:12:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Carleen JohnsonJonathan ChoeSomali daycaredaycare fraudFederal Way WAdaycare operatorchild carefraud claimsinvestigation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1499944/four-western-wa-counties-granted-6-6m-in-federal-f-MR86AIiI8C https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1499944_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1499944_video_v4.mp4 Four Western WA counties granted $6.6M in federal funds for road safety programs (The Center Square) – Selected communities in four Western Washington counties will receive a combined $6.58 million in federal funding for road safety improvements, as new data shows a decline in fatal and serious injury crashes in 2025. U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., announced the federal grant awards to cities and Native tribes in King, Snohomish, Clark and Thurston counties through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program. 2025-12-30T21:56:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 646 Federal FundingRoad SafetyWashington StateTraffic SafetyTraffic IncidentsTransportation DepartmentBike LanesCyclist safetyTraffic lawsUrban planningSpencer PauleyCarleen JohnsonI-5Federal Waythecentersquare.com https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1500231/medi-cal-to-stop-accepting-illegal-immigrants-as-o-sxxMDpDSBC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1500231_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1500231_video_v4.mp4 Medi-Cal to stop accepting illegal immigrants as of Jan. 1 (The Center Square) - Many illegal immigrants in California will become ineligible for Medi-Cal coverage in the new year, according to new guidance from state officials.The Department of Health Care Services, which administers the state’s Medicaid program, called Medi-Cal, announced the move in August. The department stated on its website that immigrants with “unsatisfactory immigration status” will not be able to sign up for Medi-Cal on Jan. 1. That's a reference to illegal immigrants. 2025-12-31T20:57:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 391 Medi-Calillegal immigrantsundocumented immigrantsCaliforniahealthcare coveragestate budgetbudget deficitimmigration groupslegal actionLegislative Analyst OfficeMadeline ShannonDave Mason https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1500232/u-s-economic-outlook-2026-labor-market-fed-rate-cu--fLwt_DmVf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1500232_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1500232_video_v4.mp4 U.S. Economic Outlook 2026: Labor Market, Fed Rate Cuts & What’s Next Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the Economic outlook for 2026 on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-12-31T18:00:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 913 Chris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday EconomicsThe Center Squareeconomicseconomisteconomic datalabor marketeconomic trendsconsumer spendingFederal Reserverate cuts2026 ForecastFed policyhousing market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1500316/app-offers-alternative-to-classroom-phone-ban-NO_nUCd-7V https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1500316_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1500316_video_v4.mp4 App offers alternative to classroom phone ban (The Center Square) – As the concern over cell phones in the classroom rises, banning them from schools will not solve the deep-rooted issue, says the founder of Opal, a phone app that helps users with daily screen time and blocks games and social media. The movement to ban the technology from classrooms has gained bipartisan popularity among several state lawmakers. Around 76% of U.S. public schools from California to Florida, have implemented some sort of ban. 2026-01-01T02:45:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 749 Opal appPhone bansScreen timeEducationSmartphone banStudent phonesSelf controlEducational policyCalifornia schoolsPhone usageSchool districtAttendance trackingQR codeEducation technologyStudent learning https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1500418/dhs-raid-over-childcare-center-fraud-draws-spotlig-KWe3lBcT2Q https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1500418_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1500418_video_v4.mp4 DHS raid over childcare center fraud draws spotlight on WA program (The Center Square) – Recent raids by the Department of Homeland Security in Minnesota over allegations of mass childcare center fraud has inspired scrutiny over similar licensed businesses in Washington state, while the state Department of Children, Youth & Family Services is encouraging individuals to report suspected fraud to a 24/7 hotline. 2026-01-01T15:01:41.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 846 Washington StateChildcareFraudDaycare centersFraud investigationTaxpayer subsidiesDCYFFraud HotlineWashington Attorney GeneralPublic informationOperating budgetNick BrownCarleen JohnsonTJ MartinellIndependent journalist https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1500691/illinois-in-focus-trump-to-pull-guard-out-child-ca-eJ-w0Fq_6k https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1500691_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1500691_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Trump to pull Guard out; Child care funding scrutinized Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Jan. 2nd, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-01-02T14:30:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 866 IllinoisGreg BishopIllinois in Focus Dailystate legislationstate board of electionselection cycleJB PritzkerCenter SquareDonald TrumpNational GuardImmigration LawICESupreme CourtJ.B. Pritzkernew laws https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1500882/mamdani-targets-negligent-landlords-in-new-executi-huM1ZvO2hB https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1500882_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1500882_video_v4.mp4 Mamdani targets negligent landlords in new executive orders Mamdani targets negligent landlords in new executive orders January 1, 2026 Source: New York City Mayor's Office 2026-01-02T22:20:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 392 housing insecurityrent controlnew york citytenant rightsexecutive ordersnegligent landlordsMamdanilandlordshazardous violationstenantNew York CityLeila BozardSteve Banksbankruptcy case https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1500883/mamdani-antisemitism-is-an-issue-we-take-very-seri-3Q7DNP9EXj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1500883_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1500883_video_v4.mp4 Mamdani: Antisemitism 'is an issue we take very seriously' New York City Mayor Mamdani discusses his first executive orders. January 1, 2026 Source: New York City Mayor's Office 2026-01-02T22:19:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 MamdaniNew York CityAntisemitismExecutive OrderNew YorkJewish New YorkersCity Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1500884/will-congress-pull-together-a-budget-in-january-FHbdlYWmr7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1500884_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1500884_video_v4.mp4 Will Congress pull together a budget in January? The Center Square staff discusses what to expect from Congress in 2026 2026-01-02T17:37:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 506 congressfederal budgetgovernment fundingRepublican PartyCongressional DemocratsJoe BidenDonald TrumpThe Center SquareDan McCalebTherese Boudreauxhealthcare subsidieshealth care costsmidterm electionswing statesredistricting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1500971/katie-wilson-sworn-in-as-seattle-mayor-03lSP-y2yv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1500971_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1500971_video_v4.mp4 Katie Wilson sworn in as Seattle mayor The Center Square covers Katie Wilson’s swearing-in as Seattle mayor 2026-01-03T00:12:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 176 Katie WilsonSeattle MayorSeattleSwearing InPolitical InaugurationLocal GovernmentWashington StateMayoral Inauguration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1501129/dont-count-on-lower-electricity-prices-in-2026-in-YkWKlJjBIo https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1501129_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1501129_video_v4.mp4 Don’t count on lower electricity prices in 2026 in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – For 67 million people relying on electricity from the regional power grid, PJM, cheaper utility bills in 2026 are little more than a pipe dream. It’s not an unexpected blow, despite moves from the Trump administration and state regulators to keep prices in check. Why? Because there’s simply not enough power generation – from gas and nuclear plants, wind and solar farms and battery storage reserves – to feed the grid. 2026-01-03T12:00:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 350 energy pricespower gridrenewable energyPennsylvaniaPJMpower plantsgas plantsnuclear plantsdata centerstechnologypower procurementpower plantthe Center SquareGovernor ShapiroChristina Lengyel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1501388/sec-rubio-gives-a-statement-on-capturing-venezuela-Wh6m2HF_zI https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1501388_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1501388_video_v4.mp4 Sec. Rubio gives a statement on capturing Venezuelan President Maduro Sec. Rubio gives a statement on the US Armed Forces conducting a military operation in the capital of Venezuela, and capturing President Maduro. January 3, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-01-03T18:20:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 171 Marco RubioNicolás MaduroVenezuelaUS Armed ForcesMilitary OperationWhite HouseDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1501389/pres-trump-we-re-going-to-run-the-country-until-we-vzyNC2-7gr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1501389_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1501389_video_v4.mp4 Pres.Trump: "We're going to run the country until...we can do a safe, proper & judicious transition" President Trump addresses the nation on the US Armed Forces conducting a military operation in the capital of Venezuela, and capturing President Maduro. Pres.Trump: "We're going to run the country until...we can do a safe, proper & judicious transition" Source: The White House January 3, 2026 2026-01-03T18:09:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 102 Donald TrumpPresident TrumpVenezuelaUS Armed ForcesNicolas Maduropolitical transitionWhite Housemilitary operation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1501390/the-us-armed-forces-conducted-a-military-operation-LCSI5KGhY2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1501390_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1501390_video_v4.mp4 The US Armed Forces conducted a military operation in the capital of Venezuela President Trump addresses the nation on the US Armed Forces conducting a military operation in the capital of Venezuela, and capturing President Maduro. January 3, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-01-03T18:09:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 183 Donald TrumpNicolas MaduroVenezuelaMilitary OperationUS Armed ForcesAmerican Military PowerCilia FloresMidnight HammerIran Nuclear Sites https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1501607/tariffs-to-transgender-athletes-scotus-cases-to-wa-KCxSRyhaAI https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1501607_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1501607_video_v4.mp4 Tariffs to transgender athletes: SCOTUS cases to watch in 2026 (The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court will head into 2026 with numerous high profile decisions to issue. Transgender athletes, birthright citizenship, presidential firing power, tariffs and redistricting are several issues that hang in the balance of the high court’s decision making. 2026-01-04T13:00:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 487 Supreme CourtDonald TrumpBirthright citizenshiptrade tariffstransgender athletesgender identity14th amendmentcongressional redistrictingexecutive orderCenter Squarelegal scholarstitle ix discriminationsgun rightsgender affirming surgeries https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1502084/illinois-in-focus-trump-defends-capturing-maduro-a-NzJXFCtz7l https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1502084_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1502084_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Trump defends capturing Maduro, aims at child care fraud; Diversity spending Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Jan. 5th, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-01-05T14:07:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1609 Donald TrumpVenezuelaIllinoisChild Care FraudDiversity ProgramsGreg BishopThe Center SquareNicolás MaduroUS interventionForeign PolicyPublic SafetyTax Payer FundsJB PritzkerBrandon JohnsonFreedom Of Information Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1502159/white-business-owners-are-biggest-share-of-illinoi-fUAIdvZjBn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1502159_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1502159_video_v4.mp4 White business owners are biggest share of Illinois' diversity-preferred contract group Greg Bishop talks with Jared Strong with The Center Square's investigative unit about his ongoing investigation of the taxpayer cost for the state's diversity contracting goals. 2026-01-05T15:06:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 617 Greg BishopJared StrongIllinoistax dollarsbusiness ownersdiversity programscontract processinvestigative reportingstate agenciespublic recordsCenter Squarediversity contractingstate politicsgovernment spendingIllinois economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1502491/are-taxpayers-losing-on-billion-dollar-nfl-stadium-8ON7Nn2bk4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1502491_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1502491_video_v4.mp4 Are Taxpayers Losing on Billion Dollar NFL Stadiums? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the NFL stadium boom in 2026 on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2026-01-05T22:27:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 693 NFLNFL stadiumtaxpayer fundspublic fundingstadium constructioncost benefit analysisNFL teamsSportsEconomicsKansas City ChiefsBuffalo BillsChicago BearstourismThe Center SquareNFL Football https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1502493/young-rallygoer-voices-concern-about-impact-on-her-QLma5-Ui9L https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1502493_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1502493_video_v4.mp4 Young rallygoer voices concern about impact on her generation The Center square's Carleen Johnson interview's young rallygoer 15 y/o Brooklyn from Vancouver, WA discussing Somali daycare fraud. 2026-01-05T21:52:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 Carleen Johnsonrallydaycare fraudSomali daycare fraudtaxpayer moneyVancouver WAOlympia WAMinnesota daycare centerfraudulentbrooklyn https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1502495/progressive-lawmakers-criticized-for-relying-on-ta-GyLq_qJMrd https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1502495_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1502495_video_v4.mp4 Progressive lawmakers criticized for relying on taxes and high spending WA GOP Chair Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen speaking on Saturday Jan, 3 at state capitol in Olympia, WA with a group of Washingtonians voicing frustration over high taxes 2026-01-05T17:57:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 76 Jim WalshWashington StateWashington GOPprogressive lawmakersgovernment spendingtax money https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1502606/investigative-reporting-expands-amid-multistate-fr-RTg2C0zBJi https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1502606_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1502606_video_v4.mp4 Investigative reporting expands amid multistate fraud concerns Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday January 5, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-01-06T00:15:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 IllinoisGreg BishopThe Center SquareFraudInvestigative ReportingFOIA RequestIllinois In Focus DailyHuman ServicesPublic RecordsTaxpayer FundedPublic Information https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1502607/reporters-dig-deeper-into-mounting-minnesota-fraud-_Y5t_4GEp8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1502607_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1502607_video_v4.mp4 Reporters dig deeper into mounting Minnesota fraud cases Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday January 5, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-01-05T23:47:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Minnesotafraudfraud casesnews organizationinvestigationreporting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1502745/report-shows-illinoisans-continue-to-move-out-u1s3q5j9BP https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1502745_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1502745_video_v4.mp4 Report shows Illinoisans continue to move out Greg Bishop shares some reaction from Illinois state Rep. Martin McLaughlin, R-Barrington Hills, to the ongoing trend of Illinois seeing more people move out of the state that are moving in. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_9f59f645-6340-4756-8110-655dd4f6eeeb.html 2026-01-06T15:10:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 755 Illinoismigrationtax revenueMartin McLaughlinIllinoisansUS Censustax policiesstate of Illinoisoutbound migrationGreg BishopIllinois taxpayersPritzker administrationstate legislaturesmall businessChicago Bears https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1502746/state-rep-il-taxpayer-costs-from-illegal-immigrati-iBgN4loUON https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1502746_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1502746_video_v4.mp4 State Rep: IL taxpayer costs from illegal immigration greater than reported enforcement costs Greg Bishop shares reaction from Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, to a recently published Chicago Tribune report about the estimated taxpayer cost of immigration enforcement in Illinois coming to around $59 million and counting. Halbrook says the taxpayer cost of illegal immigration is much higher than that. 2026-01-06T15:08:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 553 Greg BishopBrad HalbrookIllinoisimmigrationtaxpayer costsnon-documented citizenssanctuary state policyHealth Benefits for Immigrant Seniors programprogram audithealthcareJB Pritzkersanctuary state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1502747/trump-not-gonna-pay-child-care-fraud-to-illinois-Qlrvi_BqKT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1502747_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1502747_video_v4.mp4 Trump ‘not gonna pay’ child care fraud to Illinois Greg Bishop shares the latest in the ongoing scrutiny of taxpayer spending on child care subsidies with President Donald Trump saying he's not going to pay states like Illinois for child care fraud. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_eba67e20-474d-46e1-bee7-6a0c92eac4f6.html 2026-01-06T15:06:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 653 Donald TrumpJ.B. Pritzkerchildcare fraudIllinoisfederal fundinggovernment fundingfraudThe Center SquareDonald J. Trumpchild care fundingfraud casesJB PritzkerCCDFHHSTruth Social https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1502748/illinois-in-focus-trump-not-gonna-pay-child-care-f-PMaKk6mn8p https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1502748_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1502748_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Trump ‘not gonna pay’ child care fraud; Immigration enforcement costs; Moving out Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Jan. 6th, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-01-06T13:55:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2340 Illinois politicsDonald Trumpchild care fraudimmigrationtaxpayer costsmigrationpopulation declineGreg BishopJB PritzkerIllinoisThe Center SquareChicago Bearstax policylegal representationnon-citizens https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1502806/il-democrats-take-part-in-jan-6-hearing-as-trump-p-EH9x-25Jrk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1502806_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1502806_video_v4.mp4 IL Democrats take part in Jan. 6 hearing as Trump pushes voter ID On the anniversary of the Jan. 6 capitol riots, leading Democrats and the president are setting out their talking points for this year’s elections. 2026-01-06T22:26:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 281 January 6Donald TrumpCapitol RiotsElectionVoter IDDemocratic Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1502808/president-trump-pushes-faster-military-manufacturi-x6B8N7cnV0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1502808_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1502808_video_v4.mp4 President Trump pushes faster military manufacturing President Trump Delivers Remarks at the House GOP Member Retreat January 6, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-01-06T22:17:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Donald TrumpMilitary ManufacturingDefense ContractorsWhite HouseHouse GOP https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1502809/las-vegas-approves-land-sale-for-veterans-housing-43mxdraRW4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1502809_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1502809_video_v4.mp4 Las Vegas approves land sale for veterans housing project Mayor Shelley Berkley's News Conference for Dec. 18, 2025 Source: City of Las Vegas 2026-01-06T21:32:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 Shelley BerkleyLas VegasVeterans HousingLand SaleAffordable HousingHomeless HousingCity CouncilReal Estate DevelopmentNevada https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1502810/candidate-dabrowski-wants-audit-as-il-child-care-s-3-BXwP8zKu https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1502810_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1502810_video_v4.mp4 Candidate Dabrowski wants audit as IL Child Care Service funding skyrockets Republican gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski is calling for a forensic audit of state spending on human services. 2026-01-06T21:09:55.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Ted DabrowskiIllinoisChild CareState SpendingHuman ServicesForensic AuditTaxpayersTax Hike https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1502812/concerns-raised-over-reduced-enforcement-of-open-a-e10fjay86h https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1502812_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1502812_video_v4.mp4 Concerns raised over reduced enforcement of open-air drug laws The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews outgoing Seattle Police Officer's Guild President Mike Solan 2026-01-06T18:47:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 76 Mike SolanSeattle Policedrug lawsopen airlaw enforcementpolice unioncity attorney https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1502957/concerns-raised-about-climate-commitment-act-spend-2kcljCdbla https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1502957_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1502957_video_v4.mp4 Concerns raised about Climate Commitment Act spending Washington state House GOP chair Jim Walsh January 3, 2026 2026-01-06T23:53:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 Jim WalshClimate Commitment ActCarbon TaxWashington StateState TaxNonprofitNGOsClimate PolicyGovernment SpendingTaxpayer MoneyState Tax Grants https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503149/il-gubernatorial-candidate-calls-for-audit-as-chil-P47cGSS6eW https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503149_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503149_video_v4.mp4 IL gubernatorial candidate calls for audit as child care funding freeze announced Bishop delves into the news that the Trump administration is freezing $10 billion in federal funds to five different states including approximately $1 billion to Illinois as concerns continue about potential fraud in the welfare system stemming from findings in Minnesota. 2026-01-07T15:18:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 646 Greg BishopThe Center SquareJB PritzkerIllinois governmentTrump administrationchildcare servicesfederal funding freezeIllinoisstate budgetstate spendingIllinois HouseChris WelchpoliticsDemocratschild care https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503150/jan-6-defendant-from-il-now-a-plaintiff-suing-fede-XvdrKi4qk- https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503150_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503150_video_v4.mp4 Jan. 6 defendant from IL now a plaintiff suing federal government Greg Bishop talks live with Lawrence Ligas, a Jan. 6 criminal defendant from Illinois who is now suing the federal government over his prosecution. He says he was unjustly prosecuted with excessive force. 2026-01-07T15:17:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1043 January 6thLawrence Ligasfederal governmentcivil rightsIllinoisCenter Squareelection fraudCapitol policetort caseFBI raidcivil rights caseJB PritzkerDemocratsRepublicanspro se https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503151/trump-rebuts-jan-6-testimony-from-kinzinger-pelosi-_DnaKbwpBa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503151_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503151_video_v4.mp4 Trump rebuts Jan. 6 testimony from Kinzinger, Pelosi Greg Bishop airs highlights from a Democrat-led committee in the U.S. Congress about the Jan. 6 Capitol riots and President Donald Trump's reaction to some of the criticism. 2026-01-07T15:15:56.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 822 January 6th CommitteeCapitol riotDonald TrumpAdam KinzingerNancy PelosiPolitical NewsMidterm Electionsvoter IDelection integrityNational GuardKwame RaoulmilitaryIllinois PoliticsJanuary 6thIllinois in Focus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503152/seattle-police-arrests-for-drug-use-remain-in-plac-EaYuLGIDeG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503152_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503152_video_v4.mp4 Seattle police: Arrests for drug use remain in place under clarified LEAD policy (The Center Square) – The Seattle Police Department has clarified that officers will continue to make arrests for drug-related charges when probable cause exists, with the City Attorney’s Office then determining next steps, including diversion to the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion, or LEAD, program. 2026-01-07T15:00:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 491 Seattle Police Departmentpolicy changespublic drug useLEAD programcriminal prosecutionjail diversionpolice officersopen drug useSean BarnesBarnesKatie WilsonJim Walsh https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503153/illinois-in-focus-child-care-funding-freeze-trump-fxzYM-G2te https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503153_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503153_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Child care funding freeze; Trump rebuts Jan. 6 testimony from Kinzinger, Pelosi Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Jan. 7th, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-01-07T13:47:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 3027 IllinoisChildcare funding freezeDonald TrumpJanuary 6 CommitteeElection IntegrityAdam KinzingerNancy PelosiJanuary 6thJoe BidenKwame RaoulIllinois in FocusJB PritzkerState LegislatureGovernor Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503270/hhs-tells-illinois-show-us-the-receipts-on-welfare-dRgKmM7--o https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503270_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503270_video_v4.mp4 HHS tells Illinois ‘show us the receipts’ on welfare spending Nearly a billion federal taxpayer dollars for child care and family assistance programs is being withheld from the state of Illinois. 2026-01-07T22:58:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 234 HHSIllinoiswelfare spendingchild carefamily assistance programstaxpayer dollarsfederal fundingmedicaidJim O'NeillKaroline LeavittSheila Weinberg https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503271/gop-candidate-calls-for-transparency-from-gov-prit-_PkaCgj84q https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503271_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503271_video_v4.mp4 GOP candidate calls for transparency from Gov. Pritzker Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday January 7, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-01-07T22:29:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Ted DebrowskiJ.B PritzkerIllinoisTransparencyRepublican PartyGovernment Funds https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503272/childcare-spending-surge-fuels-budget-debate-iSmFNVJc0x https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503272_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503272_video_v4.mp4 Childcare spending surge fuels budget debate Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday January 7, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-01-07T22:29:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 ChildcareChildcare SpendingIllinoisBudget DebateGreg BishopIllinois BudgetGovernment SpendingThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503273/mamdani-defends-homeownership-amid-backlash-to-app-vdrkXPDv6y https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503273_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503273_video_v4.mp4 Mamdani defends homeownership amid backlash to appointee's racial comments Mamdani defends homeownership amid backlash to appointee's racial comments January 7, 2026 Source: NYC Mayor's Office 2026-01-07T22:05:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 MamdaniNew York CityHomeownershipRacial CommentsHousing StabilityTenant ProtectionForeclosure PreventionFirst Time Home BuyerChhaya CDCNYC Mayor's Officeblack and brown new yorkers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503274/maduro-arrested-the-economics-of-regime-change-in-A2v0OuE8AR https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503274_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503274_video_v4.mp4 Maduro Arrested: The Economics of Regime Change in Venezuela Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the Regime Change in Venezuela on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2026-01-07T21:59:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 781 VenezuelaNicolas MaduroVenezuela economyRegime ChangeOil SupplyEconomic OutcomesHugo ChavezOil ReservesUnited StatesEveryday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyThe Center SquareVenezuelan dietLocal Economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503275/rfk-jr-calls-for-shift-toward-whole-nutrient-dense-H5EkAhwsO1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503275_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503275_video_v4.mp4 RFK Jr. calls for shift toward whole, nutrient dense foods Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Jan. 7, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-01-07T21:29:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 74 RFK Jr.Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Nutrient-Dense FoodDietary GuidelinesHealthy EatingWhole FoodsNutritionHealthy FatsAdded Sugar https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503276/washington-student-athlete-who-refused-to-face-tra-D-H6D9_jdc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503276_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503276_video_v4.mp4 Washington student athlete who refused to face transgender player headed to SCOTUS The Center Square’s Carleen Johnson interviews Washington high school athlete Frances Staudt, who refused to play against a team with a transgender player is scheduled to go to the U.S. Supreme Court next week. 2026-01-07T19:57:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Frances StaudtSupreme CourtWashingtonTransgenderStudent AthleteTitle IXGender IdentitySports Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503277/lawmaker-warns-wildfire-fund-could-raise-energy-co-gfgeUTOGPc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503277_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503277_video_v4.mp4 Lawmaker warns wildfire fund could raise energy costs statewide The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews State Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, discussing her concerns with a bill to create a wildfire victims fund that could dramatically raise utility bills 2026-01-07T19:38:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 222 Mary DyeWashington StateWildfire FundUtility BillsEnergy CostsClimate Commitment ActMaldenPine CityParadise FirePacific Gas and ElectricLawmaker Interview https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503278/washington-department-of-ecology-maintains-drought-P-49Quh_nY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503278_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503278_video_v4.mp4 Washington Department of Ecology maintains drought status; critics challenge The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews University of Washington Professor of Atmospheric Sciences Cliff Mass 2026-01-07T19:37:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 144 Cliff MassWashingtonDroughtPrecipitationReservoirsSnowpackColumbia RiverSoil MoistureAtmospheric SciencesUniversity of Washington https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503279/sen-ward-r-touts-above-all-energy-after-re-electio-80Ndvs25Bm https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503279_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503279_video_v4.mp4 Sen. Ward (R) touts 'above all energy' after re-election as Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tem Sen. Ward (R) touts "above all energy" and the end of Pennsylvania's pursuit of joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative after re-election as Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore January 5, 2026 Source: Pennsylvania Senate 2026-01-07T17:31:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 80 Pennsylvania SenateSenate President Pro TemporeKim WardPennsylvaniaenergy policyRegional Greenhouse Gas Initiativereelectionabove all energy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503506/rep-garcia-d-ca-decries-fraud-questions-focus-on-m-uucPncLSVO https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503506_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503506_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Garcia (D-CA) decries fraud, questions focus on Minnesota fraud Rep. Garcia (D-CA) decries fraud, questions focus on Minnesota fraud January 7, 2026 Source: U.S. Houses Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 2026-01-07T23:21:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Rep. GarciaU.S. HouseGovernment ReformMinnesota fraudDonald TrumpFraudTax evasion https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503507/rep-comer-r-ky-opens-hearing-on-fraud-in-minnesota-U6tjhU361m https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503507_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503507_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Comer (R-KY) opens hearing on fraud in Minnesota, focuses on cost to taxpayers Rep. Comer (R-KY) opens hearing on fraud in Minnesota, focuses on cost to taxpayers January 7, 2026 Source: U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 2026-01-07T23:19:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 188 James ComerRep. ComerMinnesotaSocial ServicesFraudTaxpayersFederal GrantsTim WalzKeith EllisonU.S. HouseHouse Oversight Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503647/flabbergasted-wa-daycare-owner-frustrated-over-all-NI91KK7UNX https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503647_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503647_video_v4.mp4 'Flabbergasted’ WA daycare owner frustrated over alleged Somali fraud in industry (The Center Square) – As more is revealed about the potential daycare fraud within the Somali community in Washington state and the Department of Children, Youth & Families scrambles to respond, one large daycare provider is sharing his frustrations with The Center Square. 2026-01-08T15:00:51.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 752 Washington Statefraud allegationsdaycare providerstaxpayer subsidiesDCYFauditinvestigationdaycare centerstax fraudstate governmentWashington in FocusCenter SquareCarleen JohnsonBrian SonntagJim Walsh https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503649/pritzker-to-sign-illinois-energy-bill-opponents-sa-fhu3OXCiwv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503649_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503649_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker to sign Illinois energy bill opponents say increases rates by $8 billion Greg Bishop revisits debate over energy legislation Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to sign Thursday in Joliet. Supporters of Senate Bill 25 say it will help keep down rates with a continued focus on renewable energy. Opponents say they've heard that before with previous energy policies Illinois approved that they say has only led to higher utility rates. 2026-01-08T14:52:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 847 J.B. PritzkerIllinois energy billenergy legislationrenewable energyenergy policyutility billenergy costelectricity billsIllinois lawmakersIllinois Manufacturers Associationconsumer advocatesMark Denzlernuclear energyalternative energyGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503650/hhs-suspects-political-patronage-with-welfare-spen-3JDgRZiq6b https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503650_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503650_video_v4.mp4 HHS suspects 'political patronage' with welfare spending, Illinois a suspected 'hotspot' Greg Bishop shares conversations about fighting welfare fraud with Truth In Accounting founder and CEO Sheila Weinberg and HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill and how Illinois could be impacted and how the state can rectify a funding freeze. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_64464fdd-b310-4260-aefb-5e0c8bfbed6f.html 2026-01-08T14:51:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 966 HHSwelfare programIllinoisgovernment fraudSheila WeinbergJim O'NeillGreg Bishopfederal auditfunding freezeState fundingfederal fundingJB PritzkerGovernment Spendingfraudaudit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503652/illinois-in-focus-hhs-tells-pritzker-show-receipts-KcTACqwuPQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503652_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503652_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: HHS tells Pritzker ‘show receipts’ on welfare spending; Energy bill to be signed Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Jan. 8th, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-01-08T14:43:57.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2228 IllinoisJB PritzkerEnergy Billgovernment spendingfederal fundingaccountabilitywelfare programsenergy policyrenewable energyenergy costGreg BishopSenate Bill 25Rate Increasegovernment accountabilityDHHS https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503753/florida-rep-opposes-aca-tax-credits-in-northeast-f-O9oALGhykH https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503753_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503753_video_v4.mp4 Florida Rep. opposes ACA tax credits: "In northeast Florida we call people making $600,000 rich" Rep. Bean (R-FL) speaks against extending ACA tax credits on the U.S. House floor January 8, 2026 Source: U.S. House 2026-01-08T22:30:39.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 145 Aaron BeanFloridaACA Tax CreditsAffordable Care ActObamacareUS HouseNortheast FloridaHealth Care PolicyTax CreditsFederal Poverty LevelRepublicanCovid 19 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503754/benjamin-franklin-reveals-apple-mural-commemoratin-V5sKP30JX4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503754_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503754_video_v4.mp4 "Benjamin Franklin" reveals apple mural commemorating America's 250th birthday "Benjamin Franklin" reveals apple mural commemorating America's 250th birthday January 8, 2026 2026-01-08T21:15:55.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 Benjamin Franklinapple mural250th birthdayAmericacelebration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503755/nfl-stadiums-tied-to-higher-rents-mKc8cVan1W https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503755_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503755_video_v4.mp4 NFL stadiums tied to higher rents From Everyday Economics episode, "Are Taxpayers Losing on Billion Dollar NFL Stadiums?" 2026-01-08T20:31:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 NFLNFL teamsrent pricesstadiumshousing affordabilityeconomicswages https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503756/130-studies-since-1970s-show-costs-outweigh-benefi-qhRcrPbADE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503756_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503756_video_v4.mp4 130 studies since 1970s show costs outweigh benefits in taxpayer funded stadiums From Everyday Economics episode, "Are Taxpayers Losing on Billion Dollar NFL Stadiums?" 2026-01-08T20:31:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 economics literaturetaxpayer costsstadium economicsstadium benefitseconomic impactnfl stadiums https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503757/app-offers-alternative-to-classroom-phone-ban-DDcSQr5QbM https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503757_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503757_video_v4.mp4 App offers alternative to classroom phone ban (The Center Square) – As the concern over cell phones in the classroom rises, banning them from schools will not solve the deep-rooted issue, says the founder of Opal, a phone app that helps users with daily screen time and blocks games and social media. The movement to ban the technology from classrooms has gained bipartisan popularity among several state lawmakers. Around 76% of U.S. public schools from California to Florida, have implemented some sort of ban. 2026-01-08T20:03:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 63 cell phonesclassroomOpal appscreen timesocial mediaUS public schoolsbipartisaneducationphone bantechnology https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503758/vp-vance-says-investigation-ongoing-after-ice-shoo-tD0WI_ql0L https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503758_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503758_video_v4.mp4 VP Vance says investigation ongoing after ICE shooting Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and the Vice President, Jan. 8, 2026 The Center Square's Sarah Roderick-Fitch asks the Vice President questions regarding the woman fatally shot in Minnesota ICE operation Source: The White House 2026-01-08T19:34:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 VP VanceICE shootingMinnesotaKaroline LeavittSarah Roderick-FitchWhite HouseLaw EnforcementInvestigation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503759/pritzker-says-receipts-shown-all-the-time-as-audit-Sw-qKIH2TO https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503759_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503759_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker says receipts shown ‘all the time’ as audits show weaknesses Gov. J.B. Pritzker insists there’s not been any alleged fraud in Illinois that should cause the Trump administration to withhold funds for welfare programs. 2026-01-08T19:19:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 104 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisWelfareAuditState Funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503903/lawmakers-raise-concerns-over-agency-control-of-po-1CWYEdylrh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503903_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503903_video_v4.mp4 Lawmakers raise concerns over agency control of power plant closures Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday January 8, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-01-09T00:22:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 IllinoisLawmakersPower Plant ClosuresEnergy PolicyState AgencyLegislationRepublicansGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503904/governor-pritzker-expected-to-sign-energy-omnibus-mI9PpO8s8- https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503904_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503904_video_v4.mp4 Governor Pritzker expected to sign Energy Omnibus Bill despite criticism Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday January 8, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-01-09T00:22:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Energy Omnibus BillJB PritzkerGreg BishopSenate Bill 25IllinoisEnergy policyNuclear moratoriumCoal-fired power plantsNatural gasJoliet https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503905/gov-newsom-points-to-manufacturing-clean-energy-jo-5QUtM4a6Xv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503905_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503905_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Newsom points to manufacturing, clean energy job growth statewide Governor Gavin Newsom delivers his 2026 State of the State address January 8, 2026 Courtesy of the Office of the Governor 2026-01-08T23:47:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 158 Gavin NewsomState of the StateCalifornia EconomyClean EnergyManufacturing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1503906/superintendent-urges-schools-to-follow-current-law-dX4by1Yx7W https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1503906_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503906_video_v4.mp4 Superintendent urges schools to follow current law on transgender athletes WA Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal during a Jan 8, 2026 press conference detailing 2026 legislative priorities and updating student achievement data. The Center Square asked him specifically about the cases going before SCOTUS next week concerning the protection of girls in sports. 2026-01-08T23:29:39.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 204 Chris ReykdalWashingtontransgender athletesstate lawstudent privacysupreme court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1504023/doj-sues-virginia-over-tuition-for-illegal-immigra-G2_fvSWWkE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1504023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1504023_video_v4.mp4 DOJ sues Virginia over tuition for illegal immigrants (The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit this week against Virginia, alleging the state unlawfully grants in-state college tuition rates to students who are not legally present in the United States. The government is seeking a permanent injunction against certain provisions of the Virginia Education Code, which it claims conflict with federal immigration law. 2026-01-09T13:01:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 446 Department of Justicecollege tuition ratesillegal immigrantsVirginia Education CodeFederal immigration lawtaxpayer moneyUS citizensborder controldeportationEliana KerndleEsther WickhamVirginiaLawsuit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1504024/trump-administration-pushes-back-on-democratic-cal-N60l7HWg1F https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1504024_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1504024_video_v4.mp4 Trump administration pushes back on Democratic calls to defund federal law enforcement Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and the Vice President, Jan. 8, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-01-09T12:52:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1504025/vp-vance-speaks-on-ice-officers-use-of-force-in-fa-Euf-PCRQl3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1504025_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1504025_video_v4.mp4 VP Vance speaks on ICE officer’s use of force in fatal incident Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and the Vice President, Jan. 8, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-01-09T12:52:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 J. D. VanceKaroline LeavittICE officersUse of Forcefatal incidentpress briefingleft-winglaw enforcementimmigrationJoe Biden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1504094/pritzker-responds-to-trump-s-funding-freeze-for-il-tbXx6eRyXr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1504094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1504094_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker responds to Trump's funding freeze for Illinois Greg Bishop provides reaction Gov. J.B. Pritzker had to the Trump administration calling for the receipts on welfare spending. While Pritzker says they show the receipts and get audited 'all the time,' audits show material deficiencies in reporting on how the money is spent. 2026-01-09T15:06:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 454 J.B. PritzkerTrump AdministrationIllinois governmentstate government spendingfinancial auditsFederal Audit ClearinghouseIllinoisFederal ProgramsAdverse OpinionQualified OpinionMaterial WeaknessesThe Center Squaregovernment fraudJim O'Neill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1504095/vance-pritzker-sound-off-about-public-safety-aroun-BWOCUMa_HZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1504095_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1504095_video_v4.mp4 Vance, Pritzker sound off about public safety around immigration enforcement In the aftermath of the police-involved shooting in Minnesota this week, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Vice President J.D. Vance provide different perspectives. Greg Bishop provides some of their comments and concerns over public safety and immigration enforcement. 2026-01-09T15:05:58.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 535 IllinoisGreg BishopICE operationspolice shootinglaw enforcementJD VanceJ.B. PritzkerICEdomestic terrorismmedia reportpolitical spectrum https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1504096/scotus-considers-challenge-to-illinois-gun-ban-oth-bnK5kE_oY7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1504096_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1504096_video_v4.mp4 SCOTUS considers challenge to Illinois' gun ban, other gun control laws Greg Bishop discusses the status of several gun control cases being considered by the U.S. Supreme Court, including one challenging the state's gun and magazine ban and another about challenging the prohibition of carrying firearms on mass transit. 2026-01-09T15:03:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 479 US Supreme Courtgun control lawsIllinois gun banSecond Amendmentgun rightsSupreme Courtmass transitGreg BishopThe Center SquareVaramontes caseSchoenthal caseBarnett casepermitsgun purchaseillegal drug use https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1504097/illinois-primary-ballot-certified-as-republican-ba-3Syy4QHDIj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1504097_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1504097_video_v4.mp4 Illinois' primary ballot certified as Republican Bailey lays out 'blueprint' Greg Bishop discusses the primary ballot being certified by the Illinois State Board of Elections and shares some of Darren Bailey's "blueprint" for Illinois. Bailey is one of four Republicans vying for the party's nomination in the March 17 primary election. 2026-01-09T15:02:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 774 Illinois ElectionsDarren BaileyJB PritzkerIllinoisRepublican PartyIllinois PoliticsGreg BishopState Board of Electionsgovernor candidateproperty taxespublic safetyeducation fundinghigh energy pricessmall businessesElection news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1504098/illinois-in-focus-scotus-considers-gun-ban-pritzke-Huwthb1eug https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1504098_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1504098_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: SCOTUS considers gun ban; Pritzker responds to funding freeze; Bailey’s blueprint Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Jan. 9th, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-01-09T13:40:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2564 IllinoisJB PritzkerDarren BaileySupreme Courtgun rightsgun controlIllinois electionIllinois budgetIllinois politicsgovernment auditfinancial auditlaw enforcementpolitical raceThe Center SquareGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1504274/gop-majority-narrows-in-u-s-house-with-exit-of-geo-SvUSxGLjqY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1504274_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1504274_video_v4.mp4 GOP majority narrows in U.S. House with exit of Georgia Rep. (The Center Square) – Former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's congressional seat will be empty at least two months, likely three, as a special election already drawing 24 candidates will not take place until March 10. If a runoff is needed, April 7 would be the earliest the seat could be decided, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said Tuesday. Georgia law requires winning candidates to receive 50% of the vote plus one. The timing is pivotal for many reasons, including potential government shutdowns. Republicans have a 218-213 advantage with four vacancies in the U.S. House of Representatives, the trend has been four to five continuing resolutions per year. 2026-01-09T21:32:58.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 455 Marjorie Taylor Greenecongresspolitical newsThe Center SquarecongressmanRepublican CandidatesMidterm ElectionsGeorgiaU.S. House of Representativesspecial electionvacant seatGOP majority https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1504275/questions-raised-over-enforcement-of-state-audit-f-dUZmZnm0bf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1504275_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1504275_video_v4.mp4 Questions raised over enforcement of state audit findings in child care funds Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn discussing the alleged daycare fraud and how that should be investigated January 9, 2026 2026-01-09T20:59:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 135 Travis CoutureWashington StateChild CareState AuditFraudLegislatureCommunity Reinvestment Program https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1504276/seattle-mayor-urges-ice-alert-sign-ups-after-fatal-GkSDH4Hx-s https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1504276_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1504276_video_v4.mp4 Seattle mayor urges ICE alert sign-ups after fatal ICE-involved shooting Mayor Wilson’s statement on ICE activity January 8, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-01-09T19:05:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 139 SeattleMayor WilsonICEImmigrationICE AlertsFederal AgentsWashington StateRene Nicole GoodFederal GovernmentImmigrant Rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1504277/wa-sao-audits-found-inadequate-dcyf-oversight-over-_0oucEXBrQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1504277_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1504277_video_v4.mp4 WA SAO audits found inadequate DCYF oversight over child care subsidy program (The Center Square) - The Washington State Auditor’s Office in recent years has concluded that the state Department of Children, Youth, and Families lacked adequate oversight over its child care subsidy program, according to audits obtained by The Center Square. 2026-01-09T18:53:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 762 Washington StateDCYFaudit findingschild care subsidy programstate auditorstate agencytaxpayer subsidiesfraud investigationCarleen JohnsonTJ Martinellstate tax dollarsCentersquare.comPolitical NewsHome daycaresstate official https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1504278/vp-vance-links-crime-drop-to-support-for-law-enfor-UjYdderkhs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1504278_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1504278_video_v4.mp4 VP Vance links crime drop to support for law enforcement Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and the Vice President, Jan. 8, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-01-09T18:17:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 J.D. VanceKaroline Leavittviolent crimecrime ratelaw enforcementWhite Housepress briefingcrime reportingfederal assassin https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1504427/report-first-generation-college-students-graduate-odq4bgpTMm https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1504427_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1504427_video_v4.mp4 Report: First-generation college students graduate at lower rates (The Center Square) – First-generation college students are entering higher education and graduate school in record numbers. However, a new study reveals they still face significantly lower graduation rates than peers whose families have previous college experience. A report by St. Thomas University in Miami found that first-generation students now represent a massive segment of the academic population. As of 2024, approximately 8.2 million first-generation undergraduates were enrolled in U.S. institutions. 2026-01-10T01:16:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 79 First-generation studentCollege graduation ratesSt. Thomas UniversityHigher educationCollege experienceStudent debtScholarshipsFAFSA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1504559/ecology-confirms-commerce-significantly-inflated-c-H6WGY1XkZe https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1504559_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1504559_video_v4.mp4 Ecology confirms Commerce ‘significantly inflated’ CCA emissions reductions (The Center Square) – The state Department of Ecology has admitted that a recent report on carbon emission reductions through projects financed by the Climate Commitment Act was “significantly inflated” by the Department of Commerce after one environmental analyst previously questioned the effectiveness of several projects. Commerce has now sent back revised figures. 2026-01-10T15:01:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 608 carbon emissionsemission reductionEcology DepartmentWashington StateClimate Commitment ActCCA projectsDepartment of Commercedata accuracyWashington Policy CenterTodd Myerspolicy decisionsstatisticsCarleen JohnsonTJ Martinellcarbon reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1504560/maduro-wife-plead-not-guilty-in-first-court-appear-1b_faSpKZK https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1504560_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1504560_video_v4.mp4 Maduro, wife plead not guilty in first court appearance (The Center Square) – Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty as he was arraigned in a New York court on Monday, facing federal drug and weapons charges. Maduro described himself as a “decent man,” claiming to be the president of Venezuela, despite the U.S. and dozens of countries contradicting him as a legitimate leader. “I am not guilty … I am a decent man. I am still the president of my country,” Maduro told the court. “I am the president of Venezuela. I was captured at my home in Caracas, Venezuela.” Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_dee3f2bb-c4b3-4d5e-94d1-9646034b4762.html 2026-01-10T13:00:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 501 Nicolás MaduroVenezueladrug smugglingTrump administrationBiden administrationDonald Trumpdrug cartelsMexicoIranRussiaCubaChinaDan McCalebSarah Roderick-FitchColombia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1504561/shapiro-and-davis-launch-campaign-with-big-achieve-Tni6En1iTv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1504561_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1504561_video_v4.mp4 Shapiro and Davis launch campaign with big achievements and bigger crises (The Center Square) - At a rally launching Gov. Josh Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis’s re-election campaign Thursday, the stakes were made clear: the 2026 election is about the trajectory of the nation as a whole. Amid swirling rumors about a presidential bid, Shapiro pledged his commitment to act as a servant leader ready for another four years in office. Over the course of the evening, speakers painted two portraits. One was Shapiro the family man guided by faith, humility, and a desire to serve. The other was a man of bravado and ambition, proud of the “sh**” he gets done. Among the victories highlighted were economic investments of more than $32 billion and the improbable twelve-day repair of a collapsed section of I-95 in Philadelphia. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_d76b6704-4408-450a-9e8a-c88905109c9b.html 2026-01-10T12:01:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 575 Josh Shapiroreelection campaignPennsylvaniaPA budgetbipartisan politicspresidential runI-95The Center Squarepolitical violenceJewish faith https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1504857/ca-hires-dei-chief-to-integrate-dei-into-retiremen-fGp8KqJwli https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1504857_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1504857_video_v4.mp4 CA hires DEI chief to 'integrate DEI' into retirement investments – has no finance experience (The Center Square) - California’s main state retirement fund, CalPERS, announced the hiring of a new chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer whose listed duties include integrating DEI principles into investment practices, and recruiting staff for DEI-informed proxy voting and ESG investing, The Center Square has learned. 2026-01-11T16:01:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 467 CalPERSDEI principlesinvestment strategiesstate retirementpublic pensioninvestment frameworkMadeleine Shannoninvestment strategyKenneth Schrupp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1504858/republicans-go-on-attack-in-hearing-over-9-billion-1BjYZdDXlC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1504858_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1504858_video_v4.mp4 Republicans go on attack in hearing over $9 billion of social services fraud (The Center Square) – Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and the state attorney general were either “complicit” in the now-estimated $9 billion of social services fraud that has taken place in the state in recent years or “asleep at the wheel,” according to Republican Rep. James Comer, R-Ky. “How could they allow this massive fraud to go on for years? This is why we're here today. We must expose this theft of taxpayer dollars and hold everybody accountable who let it happen,” Comer said. Comer chairs the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, which on Wednesday held the first of at least two scheduled hearings looking into the fraud that has occurred in Minnesota and how to respond. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_2877d494-ceb4-49b2-ab1c-d3981f5fa5eb.html 2026-01-11T12:00:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 443 Minnesotasocial servicesfraudTim WalzRepublicanstate legislaturewhistleblowerPeggy FlanaganCriminal investigationOverbillingAuditsAttorney generalDan McCalebMorgan Sweeney https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1511075/federal-reserve-chairman-responds-to-criminal-inve-zvZgQbfz-a https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1511075_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1511075_video_v4.mp4 Federal Reserve chairman responds to criminal investigation Greg Bishop touches on the Federal Reserve chairman releasing a statement in response to a federal investigation into the central bank's recent testimony to congress and renovations of the Fed's Washington D.C. building. 2026-01-12T14:57:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 352 Federal ReserveJerome PowellDonald Trumpinterest ratesSenate Banking CommitteesubpoenasDepartment of Justicecredit card companies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1511076/dhs-defends-use-of-force-around-immigration-enforc-CTSzsUvKxn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1511076_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1511076_video_v4.mp4 DHS defends use of force around immigration enforcement and public safety Greg Bishop provides the latest debate surrounding the use of force amid public safety concerns around immigration enforcement with comments from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, President Donald Trump and more. 2026-01-12T14:55:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 638 Department of Homeland Securityimmigration enforcementDonald TrumpJB PritzkerICE AgentsChicago PoliceDeadly Forcelaw enforcementIllinois politicsDelia RamirezChicago Police DepartmentLarry SnellingICEThe Center Squareelection year https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1511077/with-adverse-audit-opinions-illinois-sues-trump-ad-9d5mnvpe5y https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1511077_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1511077_video_v4.mp4 With adverse audit opinions, Illinois sues Trump admin over frozen welfare funds Greg Bishop shares recent comments from Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul about a lawsuit he's joining with other states like New York and California challenging the Trump administration's freezing of federal taxpayer funds for certain welfare programs. 2026-01-12T14:54:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 492 IllinoisFederal TaxCenter SquareKwame RaoulTrump AdministrationWelfare ProgramAttorney Generalchild care supportFraud Allegationstaxpayer dollars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1511078/illinois-in-focus-states-sue-over-funds-dhs-respon-n-RQQm59Vn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1511078_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1511078_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: States sue over funds; DHS responds to critics; Fed responds to investigation Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Jan. 12th, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-01-12T14:51:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1809 Illinoisfederal fundsgun controlpolice shootingKwame RaoulIllinois Attorney Generalfraudfinancial auditsinvestigationslaw enforcementfinancial complianceCOVID-19 fundsHomeland SecurityFederal Reserveinterest rates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1511238/immigration-debate-over-in-state-tuition-C5Xw826rN_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1511238_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1511238_video_v4.mp4 Immigration debate over In-state tuition 2026-01-12T21:45:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 In-state TuitionIllegal ImmigrationGovernment BenefitsTaxpayer DollarsConservative PoliticsRepublican PartyDOJ https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1511240/illinois-sues-over-public-safety-tactics-around-im-7_-cyzTW7o https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1511240_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1511240_video_v4.mp4 Illinois sues over public safety tactics around immigration enforcement Illinois is suing the Trump administration, alleging the tactics being used to enforce public safety around immigration enforcement are unlawful. 2026-01-12T21:08:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 245 IllinoisKwame RaoulChicagoDepartment of Homeland Securityimmigration enforcementborder patrolchemical weaponslawsuitimmigration lawillegal tacticspublic safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1511241/washington-republican-pushes-bills-to-roll-back-ta-DEZILHaLt2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1511241_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1511241_video_v4.mp4 Washington republican pushes bills to roll back taxes The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama discussing two bills that would roll back recently implemented tax increases. 2026-01-12T20:54:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 102 Ed OrcuttWashington StateTax LegislationTax RollbackSales TaxHealthcareState Representative2335 Bill5814 Bill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1511242/federal-reserve-releases-a-statement-from-chair-je-21ionfQFv8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1511242_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1511242_video_v4.mp4 Federal Reserve releases a statement from Chair Jerome H. Powell after DOJ subpoena Federal Reserve releases a statement from Chair Jerome H. Powell after the DOJ subpoenaed the Federal reserve and threatened them with criminal charges. Source: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System January 11, 2026 2026-01-12T20:51:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Federal ReserveJerome H. PowellDOJ SubpoenaCriminal ChargesInterest RatesBoard of GovernorsFederal Reserve System https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1511243/gop-says-millionaires-tax-may-lead-to-broader-inco-rreiiH6YJH https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1511243_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1511243_video_v4.mp4 GOP says “millionaires tax” may lead to broader income tax Rep. Chris Gildon, R-Puyallup and Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn on Friday Jan 9 discussing potential millionaires tax 2026-01-12T18:34:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 169 Chris GildonTravis Couturemillionaires taxincome taxcapital gains taxwashington statetax policystate budgettax increasesrevenuelegislaturevotersuniversal income tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1511245/iowa-leads-nation-with-education-waiver-approva-SmQ8byjwg5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1511245_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1511245_video_v4.mp4 Iowa leads nation with education waiver approva (The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Education has introduced the Returning Education to the States Waiver, granting states greater flexibility in using federal funding. Iowa is the first state to receive approval for the waiver. 2026-01-12T18:24:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 IowaEducationFederal FundingU.S. Department of EducationReturning Education to the States Waiver https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1511399/gov-katie-hobbs-state-of-the-state-address-afforda-yw1i_9S4lq https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1511399_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1511399_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Katie Hobbs’ state of the state address: “affordability is my top priority” 01/12/2026 - State of the State Address Source: Arizona State Legislature 2026-01-13T00:16:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 249 Katie HobbsArizonaState of the StateEconomic DevelopmentAffordabilityTSMCPresident LaiTaiwanjob creationmedical debtveteran homelessness https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1511400/california-senator-warns-state-budget-leaves-key-o-uC7T4CKl2A https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1511400_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1511400_video_v4.mp4 California Senator warns state budget leaves key obligations unfunded The Center Square's Madeline Shannon interviews California State Senator Roger Niello (R) January 12, 2026 2026-01-13T00:02:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 313 Roger Niellostate budgetCaliforniabudget deficitforest managementrural hospitalunemployment insuranceThe Center Squarenews https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1511401/arizona-senate-gop-state-of-the-state-rebuttal-s7i5WITPpB https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1511401_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1511401_video_v4.mp4 Arizona Senate GOP State of the State ReButtal Arizona state Senate Majority Leader John Kavangh and state Senate President Pro Tempore T.J. Shope's rebuttal to Governor Katie Hobbs' state of the state address January 12, 2026 2026-01-13T00:02:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 278 arizonakatie hobbsstate of the statejohn kavanaght.j. shopearizona senaterepublican partytax cutspublic safetyhousing affordability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1511402/washington-democrats-warn-federal-policies-could-r-B_aBPw4m75 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1511402_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1511402_video_v4.mp4 Washington Democrats warn federal policies could raise costs, cut coverage House Opening Ceremonies January 12, 2026 Source: TVW 2026-01-13T00:01:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 177 WashingtonDemocratsFederal PoliciesHealthcare CostsMedicaidWashington FamiliesHealth InsuranceLaurie JinkinsDonald TrumpLegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1511543/illinois-in-focus-state-sues-trump-admin-over-enfo-zp4AVWMP8u https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1511543_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1511543_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: State sues Trump admin over enforcement tactics; No tax on tips proposal filed Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Jan. 13th, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-01-13T15:40:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1806 IllinoisDonald TrumpKwame Raoulimmigration enforcementno taxtipstax policyThe Center SquareGreg Bishopillegal immigrationfederal lawsanctuary stateJ.B. PritzkerState of IllinoisIllinois bill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1511544/no-tax-on-tips-proposal-filed-at-illinois-statehou-e4S2dcx1gD https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1511544_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1511544_video_v4.mp4 No tax on tips proposal filed at Illinois Statehouse Greg Bishop shares a conversation with Illinois state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, about his proposal to conform Illinois' tax code with the federal tax code of no taxes on tips. 2026-01-13T15:32:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 700 Illinoistax policiesAnthony DeLucaGratuitiesstate tax codefederal tax codeno tax on tipsproperty tax reformIllinois State Housetaxpayer protectionproperty taxtax reformtax dollarsstate representativeThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1511545/migrant-sanctuary-illinois-sues-trump-admin-over-i-SJk9SYiVpE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1511545_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1511545_video_v4.mp4 Migrant sanctuary Illinois sues Trump admin over immigration enforcement tactics Greg Bishop discusses the latest lawsuit Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed against the Trump administration over public safety around immigration enforcement. 2026-01-13T14:59:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 779 Kwame RaoullawsuitTrump administrationimmigration enforcementIllinois Attorney GeneralICEUS Department of Homeland Securityfederal officialsillegal actionsstate lawpublic safetyfederal law violationIllinoisDHS https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1511616/doj-lawsuit-says-u-s-citizens-pays-more-for-colleg-Wke-ocZXZy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1511616_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1511616_video_v4.mp4 DOJ lawsuit says U.S. Citizens pays more for college 2026-01-13T17:01:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 college tuitionDOJ lawsuitU.S. citizenshigher educationimmigrantsin-state tuitionout-of-state tuition https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1513363/democrats-argue-child-care-audits-should-remain-wi-mNfs6_QCPE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1513363_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1513363_video_v4.mp4 Democrats argue child care audits should remain with state agencies Washington Legislative Democratic Leaders Media Availability. The Center Square's Carleen Johnson pressed leaders about alleged fraud in at home daycares January 13, 2026 Source: TVW 2026-01-13T21:45:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 385 Rep. Laurie JinkinsRep. Monica Stonierchildcare auditsstate agenciessafety concernsearly learningpublic records exemptionstaxpayer subsidizedin-home childcareDCYFSen. Manka Dhingrain-home careWashington state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1513364/lawmakers-urged-to-act-on-womens-sports-title-ix-p-7jVh1r-Rmn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1513364_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1513364_video_v4.mp4 Lawmakers urged to act on women’s sports, Title IX protections Stacey Schieffelin, chair of AFPI's (America First Policy Institute) America First Women's Initiative outside of the Supreme Court January 13, 2025 2026-01-13T21:01:53.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 Stacey SchieffelinAFPIAmerica First Policy InstituteTitle IXWomens SportsFemale AthletesSports PolicyProtecting WomenFairness for Athletes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1513365/not-a-bad-jobs-report-but-not-a-good-one-either-JHkPalvJPa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1513365_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1513365_video_v4.mp4 Not a Bad Jobs Report... But Not a Good One Either Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss what's really happening with the job report on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2026-01-13T17:56:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 579 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe Divounguyjobs reportlabor marketFederal Reserveunemployment ratewage growthemployer powerlabor hoardingconsumer price indexproducer price indexhousing salesfiscal tailwinds https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1513473/gov-ferguson-calls-for-a-millionaires-tax-in-state-aO-W0PD2qT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1513473_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1513473_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Ferguson calls for a 'millionaires tax' in State of the State address Joint Session / Gov. Bob Ferguson State-of-the-State Address January 13, 2026 Source: TVW 2026-01-13T23:38:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 140 Bob FergusonWashington StateState of the StateMillionaires TaxTax policyIncome taxSmall businessWorking familiesWashington state addressGovernment spendingWealth taxTax credit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1513656/attorneys-file-request-to-supreme-court-over-gende-HFDBLEKB8O https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1513656_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1513656_video_v4.mp4 Attorneys file request to Supreme Court over gender secrecy (The Center Square) – The Thomas More Society has filed an emergency application with the U.S. Supreme Court, requesting intervention in the Mirabelli v. Bonta lawsuit over gender secrecy policies in California schools. Before the emergency application request, the U.S. Court for Appeals for the 9th Circuit granted California's motion to pause the permanent injunction, stating that there was no clear evidence that the policies prevent parents from obtaining information about their children. 2026-01-14T16:30:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 Thomas More SocietySupreme CourtGender Secrecy PoliciesCalifornia SchoolsMirabelli v BontaParental RightsFirst Amendment RightsEscondido Unified School District https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1513657/seattle-leaders-condemn-ice-conservatives-warn-rhe-eFA1cBtX9_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1513657_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1513657_video_v4.mp4 Seattle leaders condemn ICE; conservatives warn rhetoric could spark unrest (The Center Square) – Seattle city leaders continue to condemn U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis, Minn., earlier this month, while some of Washington’s conservative leaders warn the rhetoric could contribute to further civil unrest. 2026-01-14T15:00:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 530 ICESeattle mayorJenny DurkanJim Walshimmigration enforcementRenée GoodSeattleWashington StateWashington in FocusCivil UnrestDonald Trump administrationKitty WilsonZoran MondaniTim ClouserSpencer Pauley https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1513658/legislator-warns-illinois-tax-dollars-for-ngo-used-9B6DN-6X7i https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1513658_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1513658_video_v4.mp4 Legislator warns Illinois tax dollars for NGO used to impede ICE Greg Bishop shares a conversation with Illinois state Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, about his concerns over state taxpayer funds going to a group he said is organizing and encouraging people to impede federal immigration law. 2026-01-14T14:45:41.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 682 Adam Niemergtax dollarsfederal immigration lawThe Center SquareIllinois taxpayersICEimmigration lawIllinoisRepublicanNGO fundingfederal law enforcementsanctuary jurisdictionIllinois state governmentTed Dabrowskipolitical statements https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1513659/pritzker-and-trump-talk-crime-federal-funding-31exVzdAOn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1513659_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1513659_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker and Trump talk crime, federal funding Greg Bishop shares comments from President Donald Trump and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker about crime in Chicago and federal funding for Democrat-controlled states. 2026-01-14T14:41:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 418 Donald TrumpJ.B. PritzkerChicago crimeIllinoisSafety Actstate fundingFederal fundingMigrant sanctuaryGavin NewsomTim WalzUS budgetIllinois in FocusCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1513660/illinois-in-focus-legislator-warns-tax-dollars-use-GzsYQhCmkp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1513660_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1513660_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Legislator warns tax dollars used to impede ICE; Pritzker and Trump talk crime Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Jan. 14th, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-01-14T14:37:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1651 Greg BishopThe Center SquareIllinois NewsChicago crimeJB PritzkerDonald Trumptax dollarsfederal fundingIllinois Legislatureelection yearpolitical posturingfederal law enforcementsanctuary jurisdictionsgovernment spendingIllinois state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1513885/bill-filed-to-address-loss-of-homes-equity-over-pr-JF3fW_FF-k https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1513885_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1513885_video_v4.mp4 Bill filed to address loss of homes, equity over property tax debt 2026-01-14T22:47:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 Willie PrestonIllinoisProperty TaxHome EquityState SenatorLegislationTax ReformHomeownersBipartisan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1513886/washington-education-association-urges-lawmakers-t-8F1NAnMtGw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1513886_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1513886_video_v4.mp4 Washington Education Association urges lawmakers to reconsider cuts to school programs Senate Ways & Means hearing president of the Washington Education Association, Larry Delaney discusses possible cuts in school funding January 13, 2026 Source: TVW 2026-01-14T22:29:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 Larry DelaneyWashington Education Associationschool fundingbudget cutseducationSenate Ways & Means https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1513887/legislator-raises-red-flag-over-il-tax-funds-for-g-31UKy5PSlb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1513887_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1513887_video_v4.mp4 Legislator raises red flag over IL tax funds for group encouraging ICE protests An Illinois legislator is raising a red flag over state taxpayer funds going to an organization they say is actively working to impede federal law enforcement. 2026-01-14T21:12:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 254 IllinoisAdam NiemergICETaxpayer fundsFederal law enforcementImmigrationIllinois governmentDonald TrumpPam BondiUnited Workers Center https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1513888/washington-bill-questioned-over-potential-litigati-lTDRxji0O1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1513888_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1513888_video_v4.mp4 Washington bill questioned over potential litigation costs for cities House Civil Rights & Judiciary hearing discussion on HB 2095 - Protecting vulnerable users of public ways. January 13, 2026 Source: TVW 2026-01-14T19:33:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 Jim WalshWashingtonHB 2095litigation costspublic entitiesvulnerable userscivil rightstaxpayerscourt case https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1513889/proposed-washington-bill-targets-masked-law-enforc-oxjmCRusJ2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1513889_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1513889_video_v4.mp4 Proposed Washington bill targets masked law enforcement, raises constitutional concerns Senate Law & Justice hearing discussing SB 5855: Concerning the use of face coverings by law enforcement officers. January 13, 2026 Source: TVW 2026-01-14T18:43:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 153 Javier ValdezSenate Bill 5855Washington StateLaw enforcementFace coveringsConstitutional lawPete SerranoState LawFederal agentsPublic safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1513890/washington-republicans-address-tax-fraud-note-limi-6cVMuHSOLb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1513890_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1513890_video_v4.mp4 Washington Republicans address tax fraud, note limited bipartisan budget agreement Legislative Republican Leaders Media Availability January 13, 2026 Source: TVW 2026-01-14T18:12:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 Washington StateTax FraudBipartisan BudgetRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyBudget AgreementJohn BraunDrew StokesbaryTaxingLegislative Session https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1513891/rep-comer-r-ky-cites-minnesota-fraud-in-calls-for-T3bB2E102V https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1513891_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1513891_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Comer (R-KY) cites Minnesota fraud in calls for tighter safeguards Curbing Federal Fraud: Examining Innovative Tools to Detect and Prevent Fraud in Federal Programs January 13, 2026 Source: U.S. House 2026-01-14T17:08:16.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 70 James ComerMinnesotaSocial ServicesFederal FraudTaxpayer FundsBiden AdministrationRepublican PartyDepartment of JusticeFraud Prevention https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1513892/rep-mfume-d-md-calls-for-action-on-billions-lost-t-vEA9qyFFHU https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1513892_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1513892_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Mfume (D-MD) calls for action on billions lost to Waste and fraud Curbing Federal Fraud: Examining Innovative Tools to Detect and Prevent Fraud in Federal Programs January 13, 2026 Source: U.S. House 2026-01-14T17:08:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 Rep. Kweisi Mfumegovernment wastefederal fraudtaxpayer moneyU.S. Housegovernment program https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1514232/illinois-in-focus-tax-increase-talk-at-statehouse-Jn6nGRFoAD https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1514232_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1514232_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Tax increase talk at Statehouse; Bost’s election suit wins standing Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Jan. 15th, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-01-15T15:26:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1576 Illinoistax increasebudgetUS Supreme CourtMike BostIllinois SenateGovernor JB Pritzkerfederal tax fundsIllinois BudgetFY26 BudgetJ.B. Pritzkerelection lawIllinois politicsproperty taxaudits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1514233/gov-ferguson-champions-millionaire-s-tax-during-st-n5kFE_HbYG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1514233_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1514233_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Ferguson champions 'millionaire's tax' during State of the State address (The Center Square) – Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday delivered his State of the State address before a joint session of state lawmakers on Day 2 of the 60-day legislative session that began Monday, spotlighting the state’s resiliency by highlighting the response to recent flooding and throwing his support behind a so-called “millionaire’s tax.” 2026-01-15T15:00:39.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 750 millionaire taxstate budgetstate legislationBob FergusonWashington statestate of the state addressRepublicanWashington state budgetState auditorTaxpayer subsidiesIndependent auditDCYFchild deathsdrug abuselawsuits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1514234/bosts-election-lawsuit-against-illinois-wins-stand-zOCyUR7XGQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1514234_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1514234_video_v4.mp4 Bost’s election lawsuit against Illinois wins standing Greg Bishop discusses the status of mail-in voting in Illinois. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Illinois Congressman Mike Bost has standing to sue the Illinois State Board of Elections over the state's policy of counting mail-in ballots up to two weeks after election day. 2026-01-15T14:53:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 505 Mike BostGreg Bishopelection lawballot harvestingIllinoisSupreme Courtelection ballotsMail-in BallotingU.S. Supreme CourtVoter IDElection DayDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1514236/tax-increase-talk-at-the-illinois-statehouse-RYHnRchrRE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1514236_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1514236_video_v4.mp4 Tax increase talk at the Illinois Statehouse Greg Bishop discusses the status of Illinois' budget, and shares comments from Gov. J.B. Pritzker about the impacts to state spending if federal taxpayer funds are frozen. Legislators discuss the prospect of tax increases with a proposal being floated to have a surcharge on millionaires. 2026-01-15T14:51:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 824 J.B. PritzkerIllinois budgetfederal fundingtax revenuestate spendingIllinois governmentIllinoisstate budgettax fundsstate incomeproperty taxesfiscal planningAdam NiemergWillie PrestonIllinois State House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1515273/u-s-strategy-toward-greenland-framed-around-securi-VYekEFSrej https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1515273_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1515273_video_v4.mp4 U.S. strategy toward Greenland framed around security, resources U.S. ambassador to Poland, Tom Rose durring the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute's A Conversation with Ambassador Matthew Whitaker January 15, 2026 Source: Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute 2026-01-15T22:06:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 138 Tom RoseGreenlandUS StrategyRare Earth MineralsChinaSecurity AssetsGeopoliticsInfrastructureDenmark https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1515275/attorneys-file-request-to-supreme-court-over-gende-uGAyhCCpl0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1515275_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1515275_video_v4.mp4 Attorneys file request to Supreme Court over gender secrecy (The Center Square) – The Thomas More Society has filed an emergency application with the U.S. Supreme Court, requesting intervention in the Mirabelli v. Bonta lawsuit over gender secrecy policies in California schools. Before the emergency application request, the U.S. Court for Appeals for the 9th Circuit granted California's motion to pause the permanent injunction, stating that there was no clear evidence that the policies prevent parents from obtaining information about their children. 2026-01-15T21:28:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 527 supreme courtparental rightsgender policiesCalifornia Department of Educationlawsuitgender identityThomas More SocietyFirst Amendment rightsschool policyEliana KerndoleEsther Wickhamreligious accommodationstransgenderism https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1515276/lawsuit-seeks-release-of-washington-co2-emissions-7l6rhJoMWR https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1515276_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1515276_video_v4.mp4 Lawsuit seeks release of Washington CO2 emissions data The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Washington Policy Center's Vice President of Research Todd Myers 2026-01-15T21:07:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 70 Todd MyersWashingtonCO2 emissionsLawsuitClimate goalsDepartment of Ecology https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1515277/concerns-raised-over-cost-structure-of-proposed-wa-aE2CjpnkzI https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1515277_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1515277_video_v4.mp4 Concerns raised over cost, structure of proposed Washington independent living Ombuds Alyssa Odegaard, Vice President of public policy at leading age Washington speaking at Washington House Housing hearing January 15, 2026 2026-01-15T20:15:41.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 88 Alyssa OdegaardLeading Age WashingtonWashingtonIndependent LivingOmbuds ProgramSenior HousingHousing CostsTenant RightsState Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1515278/colorado-state-of-the-state-gov-polis-cites-tariff-M_gqMi3FD6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1515278_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1515278_video_v4.mp4 Colorado State of the State: Gov. Polis cites tariff impacts, funding threats Colorado Gov. Jared Polis gives 2026 State of the State address January 15, 2026 Source: Colorado Channel 2026-01-15T20:06:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 161 Jared PolisColoradoState of the StateTariff ImpactsFundingColorado budgetDisaster ReliefLee Elk FiresMedicaidSnap https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1515279/il-senate-gop-pritzker-not-trump-raised-power-bill-huFJFFadu2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1515279_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1515279_video_v4.mp4 IL Senate GOP: Pritzker, not Trump, raised power bills 2026-01-15T18:11:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 68 IllinoisJB PritzkerIllinois SenateRepublican PartyPower BillsRenewable EnergyFossil Fuels https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1515383/washington-dcyf-reports-thousands-of-licensed-chil-3rHQltJjhA https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1515383_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1515383_video_v4.mp4 Washington DCYF reports thousands of licensed child care providers monitored annually Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee January 15, 2026 Shource: TVW 2026-01-16T00:04:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 139 Washington DCYFRuben Reeveschild carelicensed providerschild safetyhealth standardsmonitoring visitsK-12 Education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1515458/washington-bill-proposes-renaming-dcyf-oversight-b-ozHIS5C-op https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1515458_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1515458_video_v4.mp4 Washington bill proposes renaming DCYF Oversight Board to "DCYF social Club" The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Washington state Senator Leonard Christian R-Spokane Valley about his proposed bill on the Department of Children, Youth and Families 2026-01-16T06:44:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 80 Leonard ChristianWashington stateDCYFOversight BoardChild DeathsJuvenile RehabilitationState budgetLawsuits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1526572/republicans-say-pritzker-raising-energy-prices-9OQ9sttvZT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1526572_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1526572_video_v4.mp4 Republicans say Pritzker raising energy prices Greg Bishop shares recent comments from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Republican state senators about the status of Illinois energy policy and what is driving up rates for energy consumers. 2026-01-16T15:30:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 401 Chapin RoseGreg BishopJB PritzkerIllinois energy policyenergy costswind energysolar energynatural gasJ.B. PritzkerSue Rezinenergy policyratepayers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1526573/ives-investigates-tax-illinois-dollars-for-ngos-PXNwklM6WL https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1526573_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1526573_video_v4.mp4 Ives investigates tax Illinois dollars for NGOs Greg Bishop talks live with Jeanne Ives from Breakthrough Ideas about her investigations into state spending on non-government organizations, how to shore up the state's budget and more. 2026-01-16T15:29:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 693 IllinoisJeanne Ivestax dollarsnon-profit groupsstate budgetstate fundingnon government organizationsIllinois politicsTax payer moneyThe Center SquareaccountabilityGreg BishopBreakthrough Ideaslegislatorstax money https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1526574/wa-dcyf-child-care-reimbursement-rates-could-incre-ZRRFkQ3LWy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1526574_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1526574_video_v4.mp4 WA DCYF child care reimbursement rates could increase by 30% from 2021 levels (The Center Square) – As ongoing controversy persists over alleged fraud with Department of Children, Youth & Families Working Connections Childcare Program, Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposed 2026 supplemental operating budget could increase the reimbursement rates for licensed home-based child care providers by 30%. 2026-01-16T15:01:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 428 The Center SquareWashington Statechildcare fundsstate budgetfraud investigationlegislatureaccountability mechanismstate elected officialsArt KaneTJ Martinelldaycare fundsfederal funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1526576/illinois-in-focus-ives-eyes-tax-dollars-for-ngos-r-OiNGnqCMWb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1526576_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1526576_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Ives eyes tax dollars for NGOs; Republicans say Pritzker raising energy prices Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Jan. 16th, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-01-16T14:34:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1377 IllinoisJB PritzkerJeanne Ivesenergy policystate budgettaxpayersnonprofitsgovernment spendingIllinois budgetrenewable energynuclear powerenergy billsThe Center SquareGreg Bishopbudgeting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1526819/sec-leavitt-criticizes-media-coverage-of-immigrati-L5UdovXUCH https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1526819_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1526819_video_v4.mp4 Sec. Leavitt criticizes media coverage of immigration enforcement Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Jan. 15, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-01-16T22:06:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Karoline Leavittimmigration enforcementmedia coverageWhite Houseillegal aliensICEAmerican citizens https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1526820/scrutiny-over-minnesota-childcare-fraud-continues-fBfEprBKaB https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1526820_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1526820_video_v4.mp4 Scrutiny over Minnesota childcare fraud continues The Center Square staff discuss federal scrutiny of Minnesota childcare fraud and increasing unrest in Minnesota. 2026-01-16T21:48:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 476 Minnesotachildcare fraudfraudsocial servicesfederal scrutinyunrestriots investigationDepartment of JusticeTim WalzSarah Roderick-FitchMorgan SweeneyICE agentsRenee GoodPandemicScott Bessent https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1526822/law-enforcement-group-threatens-to-expel-pierce-co-xABAYq0S-M https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1526822_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1526822_video_v4.mp4 Law enforcement group threatens to expel Pierce County sheriff over fiery testimony Senate Law & Justice hearing January 15, 2026 Source: TVW 2026-01-16T18:57:43.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 137 Keith SwankPierce CountySenate Law & Justicelaw enforcementpublic hearing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1526823/washington-affordability-concerns-drive-opposition-s_kFKsmOIT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1526823_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1526823_video_v4.mp4 Washington affordability concerns drive opposition to utility cost shifting bill Washington house floor debate January 15, 2026 Source: TVW 2026-01-16T18:31:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 184 Jim WalshWashington StateUtility CostsAffordabilityCost of LivingWashington House of RepresentativesLegislationEnergy PolicyInflationWorking Families https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1526941/san-francisco-cites-progress-on-homelessness-amid-lxv1R2TZ08 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1526941_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1526941_video_v4.mp4 San Francisco cites progress on homelessness amid increased state funding Governor Newsom and Mayor Lurie announce new funding for homelessness and mental health in SF January 16, 2026 Courtesy of the Office of the Governor 2026-01-17T00:33:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 177 Daniel LurieGavin NewsomSan FranciscoCaliforniaHomelessnessState FundingHealth ServicesSocial ServicesLaw EnforcementEmergency Responders https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1527101/legislative-analysts-office-calls-newsoms-budget-a-UZEeHG6LTR https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1527101_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1527101_video_v4.mp4 Legislative Analyst’s Office calls Newsom’s budget 'alarming' (The Center Square) – Days after Gov. Gavin Newsom released his budget proposal, the nonpartisan California Legislative Analyst’s Office released its own report that addressed Newsom's rosier-than-anticipated budget outlook for the coming year. The Legislative Analyst’s Office assessment of the governor’s budget deems it's “alarming” because of the administration’s multiyear budget deficits. 2026-01-17T15:01:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 585 Gavin NewsomCalifornia budgetLegislative Analyst Officebudget deficitstate economytax revenuecorporate income taxstate assemblystate senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1527102/title-ix-central-to-transgender-sports-cases-advoc-yVK1PrY6xh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1527102_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1527102_video_v4.mp4 Title IX central to transgender sports cases, advocates say (The Center Square) - The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in two cases on transgender athletes participating in girls' and women’s sports. Advocates for state laws banning transgender participation said the definition of "sex" under Title IX will be central to a favorable ruling from the court. Little v. Hecox and B.P.J. v. West Virginia dealt with whether preventing transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's sports violated Title IX, a federal law prohibiting sex discrimination. 2026-01-17T12:00:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 429 Supreme CourtTitle IXTransgender AthletesGender identitysports banSportsSupreme Court CaseState BansDan McCalebAndrew RiceAndrew https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1527479/govt-funding-process-advances-as-three-more-bills-2bPaA92dqN https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1527479_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1527479_video_v4.mp4 Govt. funding process advances as three more bills to become law; six remain (The Center Square) – With the U.S. Senate sending a roughly $180 billion funding package to the president’s desk Thursday, Congress has now knocked out half of the annual appropriations bills funding federal agencies in fiscal year 2026. The three-bill minibus, which passed the House last week, grants full-year appropriations for the departments of Commerce; Justice; Energy; Interior; the Environmental Protection Agency, and more. 2026-01-18T12:01:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 471 government fundingappropriations billfederal agenciesbudgetDemocratsRepublicansBiden administrationSenate recessHealth and Human ServicesLaborDan McCalebTherese Boudreauxgovernment shutdownICE ControversyRefugee Services https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1527480/tax-increase-talk-at-illinois-statehouse-ngo-fundi-FKzWwJfYMS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1527480_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1527480_video_v4.mp4 Tax increase talk at Illinois Statehouse & NGO funding concerns | Weekly Recap Greg Bishop discusses the status of Illinois’ budget and shares comments from Gov. J.B. Pritzker on the potential impact to state spending if federal funds are frozen. Legislators also weigh the prospect of tax increases, including a proposed surcharge on millionaires. Bishop also speaks with state Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, about his concerns that state taxpayer funds are going to a group he says is organizing efforts to impede federal immigration law. 2026-01-18T11:30:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 3300 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1531333/illinois-in-focus-gop-governor-candidates-forum-hi-duzGye6dTm https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1531333_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1531333_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: GOP governor candidates forum highlights; Pritzker talks taxes increase, Bears Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Jan. 20th, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-01-20T13:53:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1935 IllinoisIllinois GovernorRepublican CandidatesDarren BaileyJ.B. PritzkerChicago BearsIllinois legislatureproperty taxesIllinois economystate budgetGreg BishopThe Center Squareprogressive income taxproperty tax reliefpublic safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1531381/pritzker-talks-illinois-taxes-increases-future-of-T7O38Y1bQ0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1531381_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1531381_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker talks Illinois taxes increases, future of Chicago Bears Greg Bishop airs some of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's news conference after signing the Clean Slate Act into law where the governor talked about criminal justice reform, taxing millionaires and the ongoing question of where the Chicago Bears will land a new stadium deal. 2026-01-20T15:24:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 567 J.B. PritzkerIllinois budgettax increasesChicago BearsClean Slate Actcriminal justice reformIllinois LegislatureProperty taxesSoldier FieldPritzker administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1531382/illinois-gop-governor-candidates-forum-highlights-MmVyaqPnoa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1531382_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1531382_video_v4.mp4 Illinois GOP governor candidates forum highlights Greg Bishop provides highlights from Monday evening's Illinois State Rifle Association Republican gubernatorial candidates forum at GAT Guns in East Dundee. The entire forum can be viewed here: https://www.blueroomstream.com/streams/1-19-2026-isra-gop-gubernatorial-debate-east-dundee 2026-01-20T15:23:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 895 Illinois GovernorRepublican candidatesIllinois State Rifle AssociationIllinois PoliticsIllinois electionsDarren BaileyJames MendrickTed DabrowskiSchool choiceSecond AmendmentPublic SafetyGun controlEast DundeeGreg BishopJB Pritzker https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1531524/president-trump-i-don-t-think-we-would-have-to-go-TOwzhmah8D https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1531524_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1531524_video_v4.mp4 President Trump: "I don't think we would have to go the congress route." Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media. Jan. 20, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-01-20T22:08:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Donald TrumpPresident Trumptariff revenuenational debteconomic policyWhite HouseKaroline Leavittcongressdividends https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1531525/washington-ag-office-reviews-allegations-of-nonpro-kmJznHJvuN https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1531525_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1531525_video_v4.mp4 Washington AG: Office reviews allegations of nonprofit fund misuse, declines to comment The Center Square's Carleen Johnson asked Washington AG Nick Brown about his office's investigation into alleged self dealing with the Seattle and Tacoma Urban League January 20, 2026 2026-01-20T22:00:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 89 Nick BrownWashington AGAttorney GeneralNonprofit fundSeattle Urban LeagueTacoma Urban LeagueFund misuseInvestigationAllegations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1531526/president-trump-declines-to-follow-up-on-comments-LDcc0SJ1nf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1531526_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1531526_video_v4.mp4 President Trump declines to follow up on comments about 'taking back' Panama Canal Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media. Jan. 20, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-01-20T21:18:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Donald TrumpKaroline LeavittPanama CanalWhite HousePress Briefing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1531527/washington-gop-criticizes-proposal-impacting-citiz-REj4NZhAP5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1531527_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1531527_video_v4.mp4 Washington GOP criticizes proposal impacting citizen initiatives 'It's anti-democratic' During the Legislative Republican Leaders Media Availability discussing Senate Bill 5973 January 20, 2026 Source: TVW 2026-01-20T21:04:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 127 John BraunDrew StokesbaryWashingtonRepublican PartyDemocratic Partycitizen initiativesstate constitutionSenate Bill 5973ballot measures https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1531629/california-attorney-general-cites-court-victories-e7ppdtR_CC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1531629_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1531629_video_v4.mp4 California Attorney General cites court victories against Trump administration Attorney General Bonta Holds Press Conference Marking First Year of Trump Administration January 20, 2026 Source: California Department of Justice 2026-01-21T00:15:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 353 Rob BontaCalifornia DOJDonald Trumprule of lawconstitutional rightscourt victoriesCaliforniaAttorney GeneralTrump Administrationlaw and orderUS ConstitutionXavier Becerra https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1531630/washington-democrats-discuss-proposals-to-strength-ZWAA2vU_B4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1531630_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1531630_video_v4.mp4 Washington democrats discuss proposals to strengthen oversight of public funds The Center Square's Carleen Johnson asks questions at the Legislative Democratic Leaders Media Availability January 20, 2026 Source: TVW 2026-01-21T00:14:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 132 Carleen JohnsonWashingtondemocratspublic fundsoversightaccountabilityTacoma Urban LeagueSeattle Urban LeagueAttorney GeneralbudgetLaurie JinkinsJamie PedersenSenator Braun https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1531808/illinois-attorney-general-discusses-prosecuting-fr-r7GzZlmqUS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1531808_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1531808_video_v4.mp4 Illinois' Attorney General discusses prosecuting fraud Greg Bishop delves into the start of an investigation into overpayments in the state's child care funding operations, with reaction from Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul saying fraud should be prosecuted. 2026-01-21T14:55:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 828 Kwame RaoulIllinois Attorney Generalchildcare benefit fraudchildcare overpaymentsfraud investigationIllinois OIGGreg BishopIllinoiswelfare programschildcareoverpaymentsprosecutiontaxpayer moneyJB Pritzkertax increase https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1531809/pritzker-says-trumps-first-year-a-failure-calls-ic-Xjs8mkfmJW https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1531809_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1531809_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker says Trump’s first year a 'failure,' calls ICE 'secret police' Greg Bishop discusses some of the highlights President Donald Trump provided from his first year in office of his second non-consecutive term. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Trump's first year has been a "failure," while Republicans in Illinois say Pritzker's policy are not making the state safe or affordable. 2026-01-21T14:52:50.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 810 Donald TrumpJ. B. PritzkerIllinois GovernorPresident TrumpJ.B. PritzkerIllinoisCash BailIllinois Safety ActPre-Trial Fairness Actretail theftrepeat offenderIllinois politicstax increaseICEimmigration enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1531810/illinois-in-focus-pritzker-says-trumps-first-year-QXT-gS52ls https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1531810_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1531810_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Pritzker says Trump’s first year a failure; Raoul discusses prosecuting fraud Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Jan. 21st, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-01-21T14:41:39.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1891 Illinois in FocusThe Center SquareDonald TrumpJB PritzkerKwame Raoulprosecuting fraudCashless BailIllinoisSafety ActIllinois Supreme CourtGreg Bishoptax increaseswelfare programschildcarefraud investigation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1531811/president-trump-suggests-tariff-revenue-could-fund-VXm4c-BKTL https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1531811_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1531811_video_v4.mp4 President Trump suggests tariff revenue could fund rebate checks without 'Congress route' Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Jan. 20, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-01-21T14:16:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Donald TrumpKaroline LeavittTariffRebate checksCongressRevenueWhite HouseKevin HassettGovernment PolicyFederal Budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1531812/president-trump-defends-u-s-withdrawal-from-world-hijtaK4P0f https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1531812_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1531812_video_v4.mp4 President Trump defends U.S. withdrawal from World Health Organization Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Jan. 20, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-01-21T14:16:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 79 Donald TrumpWorld Health OrganizationWHOChinaUS withdrawalFundingInternational RelationsHealth PolicyCoronavirus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1531813/president-trump-claims-warning-led-iran-to-stop-ex-Bsst1Ioezh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1531813_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1531813_video_v4.mp4 President Trump claims warning led Iran to stop executions Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Jan. 20, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-01-21T14:16:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 Donald TrumpIranExecutionsKaroline LeavittWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1531814/president-trump-touts-orders-on-free-speech-gender-qXKTo9R2Ua https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1531814_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1531814_video_v4.mp4 President Trump touts orders on free speech, gender Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Jan. 20, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-01-21T14:16:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 Donald TrumpFree SpeechGender IdentityGovernment CensorshipPolitical News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1531961/advocate-calls-hawaii-gun-law-gross-overreach-67U0q8UVTQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1531961_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1531961_video_v4.mp4 Advocate calls Hawaii gun law 'gross overreach' Advocate Katie Novotny calls Hawaii gun law 'gross overreach' January 20th, 2026 2026-01-21T22:44:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Katie NovotnyHawaii gun lawSecond AmendmentGun controlFirearmsPrivate propertySelf defenseCivil rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1531962/president-trump-says-those-behind-2020-election-wi-BZK2b0gWI2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1531962_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1531962_video_v4.mp4 President Trump says those behind 2020 election will be prosecuted President Trump Delivers a Special Address to the World Economic Forum January 21, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-01-21T22:30:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 Donald Trump2020 ElectionElection FraudWorld Economic ForumU.S. Presidential ElectionPolitical NewsProsecution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1531964/il-republicans-call-for-growing-tax-base-instead-o-KbXuL8J9W3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1531964_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1531964_video_v4.mp4 IL Republicans call for growing tax base instead of raising taxes 2026-01-21T20:58:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 IllinoisRepublicansTax BaseRaising TaxesGovernment RevenueTony McCombieJB PritzkerAmy ElikTaxpayers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1531966/washington-safe-storage-legislation-highlighted-fo-ZvHHyuqB_W https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1531966_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1531966_video_v4.mp4 Washington safe storage legislation highlighted for this session The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Chief of Staff for the Alliance for Gun Responsibility Ryan Disch-Guzman January 21, 2026 2026-01-21T20:29:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 117 Washingtonsafe storagegun responsibilityRyan Disch-Guzmanfirearmslegislationgun ownershipconcealed carrygun safetyfirearm theftsuicide ratesAlliance for Gun Responsibility https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1531967/rep-raskin-d-md-says-committee-should-prioritize-f-a6tNtQCn0J https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1531967_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1531967_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Raskin (D-MD) says committee should prioritize fatal ICE shooting over fraud When Public Funds Are Abused: Addressing Fraud and the Theft of Taxpayer Dollars House Judiciary hearing January 21, 2026 Source: US House 2026-01-21T20:01:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 232 Jamie RaskinUS HouseJudiciary CommitteeICE shootingfraud investigationgovernment fraudRenee Nicole Goodcriminal fraudDepartment of Justice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1531968/ag-points-to-dismissed-complaints-deflects-questio-9XdIxTAY7n https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1531968_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1531968_video_v4.mp4 AG points to dismissed complaints, deflects question on current complaint status The Center Square's TJ Martinell asked Attorney General Nick Brown about bar and ethics filings January 20, 2026 2026-01-20T22:35:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 Nick BrownAttorney GeneralBar complaintEthics complaintSolicitor GeneralWashington state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1532070/parents-fight-for-rights-over-gender-school-polici-nDQjNBqre9 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1532070_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1532070_video_v4.mp4 Parents fight for rights over gender school policies (The Center Square) – The Thomas More Society has filed an emergency application with the U.S. Supreme Court, requesting intervention in the Mirabelli v. Bonta lawsuit over gender secrecy policies in California schools. Before the emergency application request, the U.S. Court for Appeals for the 9th Circuit granted California's motion to pause the permanent injunction, stating that there was no clear evidence that the policies prevent parents from obtaining information about their children. 2026-01-21T23:34:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Thomas More SocietyMirabelli v. Bontagender policiescalifornia schoolsSupreme Courtparental rightsschool policies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1532179/initiative-killer-bill-faces-intense-backlash-duri-e64ybs7cCX https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1532179_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1532179_video_v4.mp4 'Initiative Killer' bill faces intense backlash during heated Washington hearing (The Center Square) - A bill that changes the state's initiative process was touted by supporters as stopping aggressive signature gatherers and wealthy special interests on Tuesday, but critics dubbed it "anti-Democratic" and an “initiative killer." The legislation-SB 5973- sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez, D-Seattle, would require a “demonstration of support before issuance of a ballot measure title and authorize citizen actions for certain signature gatherer compensation violations,” according to the bill summary. 2026-01-22T15:01:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 720 Washington StateSenate Bill 5973initiative processsignature gatherersBallot initiativeCampaign fundingPublic hearingSenate committeeState LegislatureRepublican PartyTestimonyBrian HeywoodJeff WilsonSteve HobbsSam Reed https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1532180/illinois-in-focus-house-passes-resolutions-condemn-cwXB4PeVHl https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1532180_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1532180_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: House passes resolutions condemning ICE, tariffs Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Jan. 22nd, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-01-22T14:18:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 797 Illinois HouseICEtariffsIllinois Legislationimmigration enforcementGun ownershipIllinoisBudget situationFunding situationIllinois legislatureGreg Bishoptax increaseslocal taxingPatrick Windhorstsanctuary status https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1532315/president-trump-says-support-for-bitcoin-is-politi-WMBYCwYWi3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1532315_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1532315_video_v4.mp4 President Trump says support for bitcoin is politically and strategically driven President Trump Delivers a Special Address to the World Economic Forum January 21, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-01-22T16:53:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Donald TrumpBitcoinArtificial IntelligenceFinancial FreedomChinaCryptoMarketPolitical Support https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1532547/more-states-now-offer-school-choice-programs-for-f-MoYstg3lt- https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1532547_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1532547_video_v4.mp4 More states now offer school choice programs for families (The Center Square) – School choice debates continue as more states opt into programs aimed at expanding educational options for families. National School Choice Week, scheduled for Jan. 25-31, is designed to raise awareness about school choice around the country through events with schools and organizations. https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_870e07bd-9a7a-4a6f-ad5f-37c610101bbc.html 2026-01-22T22:35:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 527 school choiceeducation freedomNational School Choice Weekeducation fundingschool districtspublic school systemEducation Equityfederal policyACT scoreEducation in FocusEsther WickhamEliana KerndleKim MazzucaTrump administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1532549/debate-over-partisan-congressional-redistricting-dtjo1hQhvt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1532549_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1532549_video_v4.mp4 Debate over partisan congressional redistricting House State Government & Tribal Relations January 21, 2026 Source: TVW 2026-01-22T20:51:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 102 partisan redistrictingcongressional relationsstate governmenttribal relationsrep. jim walshrep. joe fitzgibbon https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1532550/gov-ferguson-weighs-redistricting-ideas-doubts-pas-tASpIkrES_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1532550_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1532550_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Ferguson weighs redistricting ideas, doubts passage 2026 Legislative Session Preview The Center Square's Tim Clouser asks Governor Ferguson about possible redistricting January 9, 2026 Source: TVW 2026-01-22T20:11:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 94 Bob FergusonJoe Fitzgibbonredistrictinglegislative sessionstate governmentCalifornia redistrictingGavin Newsom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1532551/arguments-heard-on-constitutionality-of-washington-GCOqKHOC2n https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1532551_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1532551_video_v4.mp4 Arguments heard on constitutionality of Washington natural gas initiative The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Building Industry Association of Washington Vice President Greg Lane following the WA Supreme Court arguments on the constitutionality of I-2066 to protect natural gas January 22, 2026 2026-01-22T19:43:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 227 Greg LaneWashingtonnatural gasInitiative 2066WA Supreme CourtBuilding Industry Association of Washingtonconstitutional law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1532552/former-doj-special-counsel-jack-smith-questioned-o-1ii2AzHsBP https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1532552_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1532552_video_v4.mp4 Former DOJ special counsel Jack Smith questioned on costs of Trump investigation Oversight of the Office of Special Counsel Jack Smith January 22, 2026 Source: US House Judiciary 2026-01-22T18:16:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 155 Jack SmithDonald TrumpTrump investigationUS House JudiciaryTaxpayer moneyConfidential sourcesJim JordanFBI https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1532553/former-doj-special-counsel-jack-smith-defends-cond-w38lp1C_xE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1532553_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1532553_video_v4.mp4 Former DOJ special counsel Jack Smith defends conduct of investigation Oversight of the Office of Special Counsel Jack Smith January 22, 2026 Source: US House Judiciary 2026-01-22T17:32:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 Jack SmithDepartment of JusticeUS House JudiciarycongressinvestigationAttorney Generalcourt of appealsUS Supreme Courtsolicitor generalKevin Kiley https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1532555/president-trump-defends-protecting-value-for-exist-nzJQY2kCkj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1532555_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1532555_video_v4.mp4 President Trump defends protecting value for existing homeowners President Trump Delivers a Special Address to the World Economic Forum January 21, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-01-22T17:15:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 74 Donald TrumpWorld Economic ForumHousing marketHomeowner valueReal estate marketHomeownershipEconomic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1532556/president-trump-claims-sharp-drop-in-trade-deficit-ESHTE_Y0G3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1532556_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1532556_video_v4.mp4 President Trump claims sharp drop in trade deficit, rise in U.S. exports President Trump Delivers a Special Address to the World Economic Forum January 21, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-01-22T17:00:43.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Donald TrumpTrade DeficitUS ExportsWorld Economic ForumDomestic SteelInflation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1532652/entitlement-fraud-costs-taxpayers-billions-or-tril-wJgRR2vF6A https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1532652_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1532652_video_v4.mp4 Entitlement fraud costs taxpayers billions ... or trillions, dwarfing Minnesota Since 2020, fraudsters have scammed at least $36 billion and as much as $3 trillion in tax money from federal entitlement programs, dwarfing the amount federal prosecutors claim was stolen in Minnesota's federal food aid scandal known as Feeding Our Future, an investigation by The Center Square found. The Center Square reviewed all the statements about entitlement fraud cases issued by the U.S. Department of Justice from 2020 to last year, which did not include many of the cases prosecuted by U.S. Attorney's offices in the various districts and any state prosecutions. Public safety net programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid lost billions of dollars to scams each year, according to a review of 2,500 DOJ statements, press releases, and fact sheets. The amount ranged from $2.7 billion in 2022 to $14.5 billion in 2025. Fraud experts said, if anything, the $36 billion figure is too low. Link to Full Story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_5ec4cab8-d1df-4785-86bb-eb0a6688d3e8.html?a 2026-01-23T01:43:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 182 Entitlement fraudTax fraudDOJMedicareMedicaidSocial SecurityThe Center SquarePublic safety netUS Department of JusticeFederal Entitlement ProgramsFeeding Our Future https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1532972/pritzker-ids-half-billion-in-reserves-from-illinoi-HaTPnquAlY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1532972_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1532972_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker IDs half billion in ‘reserves’ from Illinois' budget Greg Bishop discusses a recent announcement from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office of nearly $500 million in "reserves." The announcement comes after Republicans criticized the governor's handling of taxpayer money. 2026-01-23T16:15:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 598 JB PritzkerJ.B. PritzkerIllinois budgetState spendingTaxpayer moneyIllinois economyRepublican leaderDemocratState fundingTony McCombieAmy Eliktax dollarsexecutive orderChildcare funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1532973/scotus-again-considering-gun-ban-challenge-from-il-quMTTbyhSY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1532973_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1532973_video_v4.mp4 SCOTUS again considering gun ban challenge from Illinois Greg Bishop discusses the status of several Second Amendment challenges in the federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court still considering whether to take a challenge from Illinois calling the state's gun and magazine ban unconstitutional. 2026-01-23T16:10:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 413 Illinois gun lawsGun band challengesUS Supreme CourtSecond AmendmentGreg BishopIllinois Rifle Actlawmakersgun violenceThe Center Squarecourtjudiciary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1532974/wa-fund-raids-undermining-efforts-to-boost-housing-q-2VZx9Fej https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1532974_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1532974_video_v4.mp4 WA fund raids undermining efforts to boost housing supply, advocates warn (The Center Square) - As the Washington legislative session continues discussions around bills to boost the housing supply, building industry advocates are warning that continued raids on an account meant to fund local infrastructure projects can undermine any new legislation. “Not only is this concerning for anyone looking for a place to call home, but it also means less revenue for state and local governments,” the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties wrote in a statement to The Center Square. 2026-01-23T15:01:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 630 Washington statestate budgethousing supplyinfrastructure projectsbudget deficitgeneral fund spendingfund shiftslegislative sessionlocal governmenttaxpayertaxesbudgetThe Center SquareWashington FocusTJ Martinell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1532976/illinois-in-focus-pritzker-ids-half-billion-in-res-pnKBSwgHTv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1532976_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1532976_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Pritzker IDs half billion in ‘reserves;’ SCOTUS considering gun ban challenge Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Jan. 23rd, 2026 Segments with corrected lip sync: Pritzker IDs half billion in ‘reserves’ from Illinois' budget - https://youtu.be/r7u5agT8kA8 SCOTUS again considering gun ban challenge from Illinois - https://youtu.be/K8vgtviBlPE Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-01-23T14:41:55.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1452 IllinoisJB PritzkerSupreme Courtgun controlGreg Bishopbudget reservesstate spendinggun banUS Supreme CourtIllinois RIFL ActFirearm LegislationIllinois HouseChris WelchTony McCombietaxpayers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1532977/legislators-start-working-on-california-budget-ami-qp8uZs7Wx4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1532977_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1532977_video_v4.mp4 Legislators start working on California budget amid deficit (The Center Square) – Amid concerns that there might be as large as an $18 billion budget deficit in the coming year, California lawmakers started writing the state’s budget with the help of finance officials. The California Assembly Budget Committee Tuesday heard the concerns of officials from the state’s Finance Department and Legislative Analyst’s Office, which issued its budget report in November 2025. 2026-01-23T14:01:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 584 California budgetbudget deficitState BudgetCaliforniaBudget Deficitstate legislationcorporate income taxesfederal cutslegislative analystBudget ProposalMedi-CalCalFreshCalifornia Department of Finance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1545216/reflecting-on-mlk-jr-day-the-economic-cost-of-disc-OBEUPkUBl6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1545216_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1545216_video_v4.mp4 Reflecting on MLK Jr. Day: The Economic Cost of Discrimination Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the economic costs of discrimination, the progress that has been made, and some problems that persist on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2026-01-23T22:53:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 662 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyMLK Dayeconomic equitylabor marketblack americansblack unemploymentwhite unemploymenteconomic growthcredit scoresMartin Luther King Daycredit accessThe Center SquareThe Center Square Radio Hour https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1545217/trump-says-greenland-deal-underway-despite-few-det-qBufbPlGlf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1545217_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1545217_video_v4.mp4 Trump says Greenland deal underway despite few details (The Center Square) – President Donald Trump said Thursday a deal structure regarding Greenland is developing after he stepped back from threatened tariffs on European allies, which he previously linked to Denmark handing over control of the semi-autonomous Arctic island. Danish officials say Greenland's sovereignty is non-negotiable. Trump, however, asserts that an agreement is being worked on, but he gave no additional details. This all unfolded around President Trump's visit to Davos for the World Economic Forum. 2026-01-23T21:49:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 486 Donald TrumpGreenlandUnited StatesPolitical leadersTrade warWorld Economic ForumNATO leaderVladimir PutinBelarusMiddle Eastern countriesinternational relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1545218/test-scores-decline-more-states-opt-in-to-school-c--ZZa3JBe5q https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1545218_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1545218_video_v4.mp4 Test scores decline, more states opt in to school choice programs (The Center Square) – School choice debates continue as more states opt into programs aimed at expanding educational options for families. National School Choice Week, scheduled for Jan. 25-31, is designed to raise awareness about school choice around the country through events with schools and organizations. 2026-01-23T19:56:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 test scoresschool choicenational school choice weekteacher investigationACT scorecollegestudents https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1545219/chicago-inspector-general-hopes-for-urgency-to-add-845H8rD5cl https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1545219_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1545219_video_v4.mp4 Chicago inspector general hopes for urgency to address overtime mistakes 2026-01-23T19:39:53.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Deborah WitzburgChicagoInspector GeneralOvertime PaymentsGovernment AccountabilityCity BudgetBrandon JohnsonTax Dollars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1545220/candidates-foia-reveals-725-increase-in-medicaid-f-QTLBBa7W6L https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1545220_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1545220_video_v4.mp4 Candidate’s FOIA reveals 725% increase in Medicaid for IL children without SSNs A candidate for the Illinois Statehouse worries there could be a dark side to the 725% increase in Medicaid payments for children without social security numbers. 2026-01-23T19:21:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 179 MedicaidIllinoisSocial Security Numberchild welfareDCFStaxpayersJ.B. Pritzkerhuman traffickingmedical care https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1545221/concerns-raised-over-limited-testimony-time-at-was-ku-ZPlClzf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1545221_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1545221_video_v4.mp4 Concerns raised over limited testimony time at Washington hearing The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Washington state senator Jeff Wilson, R-Longview January 21, 2026 2026-01-23T18:17:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 157 Jeff WilsonCarleen JohnsonWashington StateR-LongviewTestimonyHearingLegislatorState Senator https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1545468/vp-vance-praises-supreme-courts-dobbs-decision-c_dc5-Zrrn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1545468_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1545468_video_v4.mp4 VP Vance praises Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision Vice President JD Vance Addresses the National March for Life Rally January 23, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-01-24T13:00:39.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 JD VanceDobbs decisionSupreme CourtMarch for Lifehuman lifejudicial rule https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1545469/vp-vance-mark-of-barbarism-is-that-we-treat-babies-55nO7u9MW5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1545469_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1545469_video_v4.mp4 VP Vance: "mark of barbarism is that we treat babies like inconveniences" Vice President JD Vance Addresses the National March for Life Rally January 23, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-01-24T12:31:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 18 JD VanceNational March for Lifepolitical speechpro-lifeabortion debateparentingfamily valuesVice President https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1545470/first-arrests-made-following-st-paul-church-protes-6s2xDCDw3O https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1545470_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1545470_video_v4.mp4 First arrests made following St. Paul church protest, 'more to come' (The Center Square) – Federal officials have made three arrests in connection with a protest that disrupted a Sunday morning church service in St. Paul. U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi made two of the announcements Thursday morning, with a third announced Thursday afternoon. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2026-01-24T12:01:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 489 church protestSaint Paul Minnesotaarrestscivil rights lawlaw enforcementprotestsimmigration lawsDan McCalebElyse ApelCenter SquareTim WallsJacob FreyMinneapolisJD VanceICE officials https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1545603/parents-want-flexibility-amid-rise-in-school-choic-uVRNNgq6gZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1545603_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1545603_video_v4.mp4 Parents want flexibility amid rise in school choice initiatives (The Center Square) – School choice debates continue as more states opt into programs aimed at expanding educational options for families. National School Choice Week, scheduled for Jan. 25-31, is designed to raise awareness about school choice around the country through events with schools and organizations. 2026-01-24T18:00:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 School ChoicePublic SchoolPrivate EducationCOVID-19 ImpactParentingEducational OptionsTest ScoresSchool Enrollment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1545794/vp-vance-says-country-cannot-be-neutral-on-abortio-32Z74RkmqR https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1545794_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1545794_video_v4.mp4 VP Vance says country cannot be neutral on abortion issues Vice President JD Vance Addresses the National March for Life Rally January 23, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-01-25T12:30:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 JD VanceNational March for Lifeabortionabortion issuespolitical speechpolitical rallyUS politicsnext generations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1545796/vp-vance-says-u-s-should-promote-families-not-gend-2fsUZqO6aH https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1545796_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1545796_video_v4.mp4 VP Vance says U.S. should promote families, not gender ideology Vice President JD Vance Addresses the National March for Life Rally January 23, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-01-25T12:01:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 JD VanceNational March for LifeFamiliesGender IdeologyForeign AidMaternal HealthGeneva Consensus DeclarationProtecting LifeUS Foreign AidPromoting Families https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1545797/virginia-gov-spanberger-rescinds-eo-47-sheriffs-sa-MxemAM5-f2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1545797_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1545797_video_v4.mp4 Virginia Gov. Spanberger rescinds EO 47; sheriffs say ICE cooperation unchanged (The Center Square) – Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s decision to rescind former Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 47 does not immediately end state or local law enforcement cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to law enforcement officials and the order itself. Executive Order 47, issued by Youngkin in February 2025, required the Virginia State Police and the Virginia Department of Corrections to enter into 287(g) agreements with ICE. The order also encouraged local law enforcement agencies to participate in the federal immigration enforcement program. Spanberger rescinded the order as part of her first round of executive actions after taking office. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2026-01-25T12:00:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 467 Abigail SpanbergerGlenn YoungkinVirginiaICE raidsimmigration policiespolicy changesgovernmentLocal AutonomyCrime ReductionTom HomanNorthern VirginiaDan McCalebSarah Roderick-Fitch https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1545798/pritzker-talks-illinois-tax-increases-scotus-again-jr0t3t3Sz4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1545798_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1545798_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker talks Illinois tax increases & SCOTUS again considering gun ban challenge | Weekly Recap Greg Bishop shares highlights from Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s news conference after signing the Clean Slate Act into law, where the governor addressed criminal justice reform, a proposed tax on millionaires and the ongoing question of where the Chicago Bears may build a new stadium. Bishop also discusses the status of several Second Amendment challenges in federal court, including whether the U.S. Supreme Court will take up an Illinois challenge to the state’s gun and magazine ban and more on this weeks recap. 2026-01-25T11:31:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 3240 J.B. PritzkerIllinoistax increasesgun controlSecond AmendmentIllinois Gun LawsIllinois budgetChicago BearsClean Slate ActGreg BishopSupreme CourtU.S. Supreme CourtIllinois legislatureGun BanMagazine Ban https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1545935/florida-state-court-rules-against-bar-association-1vbAoefXXG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1545935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1545935_video_v4.mp4 Florida state court rules against bar association accreditation (The Center Square) – The Florida Supreme Court has ruled that law schools in the state will no longer be required to obtain accreditation from the American Bar Association. During a ruling on Jan. 15, the court stated its approval alone is sufficient for law school accreditation. 2026-01-25T19:45:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 Florida Supreme CourtAmerican Bar AssociationLaw school accreditationPam BondiJen ParillaLegal EducationTexas Supreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1546014/why-the-economic-recovery-isnt-working-for-everyon-_9e29Hex4U https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1546014_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1546014_video_v4.mp4 Why the Economic Recovery Isn’t Working for Everyone. Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic recovery, on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2026-01-26T03:23:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 911 economic recoverywealth inequalityK-shaped recoveryOrphe DivounguyChris Kruglabor marketinterest ratesfed policyuniversal capitaleconomic inclusionstock marketeconomic growthfiscal policyThe Center SquareEveryday Economics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1546303/illinois-statehouse-candidate-investigates-medicai-1RypZ-o0rW https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1546303_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1546303_video_v4.mp4 Illinois Statehouse candidate investigates Medicaid spending Greg Bishop shares a conversation with Statehouse candidate Bailey Templeton about her latest findings through public records requests showing a 725% increase in the amount of Medicaid spending on children without Social Security Numbers. Read the story here: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_5d99f9cb-5413-4907-86df-de9e92a73b85.html 2026-01-26T15:22:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 652 IllinoisMedicaidChildrenSocial Security NumberBailey Templetonpolitical candidateIllinois Housestate agenciesmedical traffickingchild safetyFOIA requestJB PritzkerhealthcareDCFSIllinois politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1546304/illinois-diversity-program-audit-urged-n5OmY861S1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1546304_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1546304_video_v4.mp4 Illinois diversity program audit urged Greg Bishop talks with The Center Square investigative reporter Jared Strong about his research into Illinois' diversity agency which is now prompting calls from legislators for further scrutiny. Read the story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_bd52a909-1a01-4e40-b445-3c6545ce06be.html 2026-01-26T15:21:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 741 Illinoisdiversityequityinclusionstate contractsstate budgetinvestigative reportingtaxpayer moneystate governmentbusiness certificationstate contractJared StrongGreg Bishopboardcommission https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1546305/illinois-in-focus-candidate-investigates-medicaid-D0jp9BGfFf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1546305_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1546305_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Candidate investigates Medicaid spending; Diversity program audit urged Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Jan. 26th, 2026 Segments with corrected lip sync: Candidate investigates Medicaid spending: https://youtu.be/sRy7jNtTUZM Diversity program audit urged: https://youtu.be/abq3ytpLPjs Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-01-26T15:17:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1883 IllinoisMedicaid spendingstate governmentIllinois gun banIllinois politicsstate agenciespolitical candidateCommission on Equitystate contractsGreg BishopJared StrongThe Center Squarecourt casesIllinois governmentchild protection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1546518/california-authorities-detail-results-of-anti-traf-KkjiIoenkE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1546518_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1546518_video_v4.mp4 California authorities detail results of anti-trafficking operation Attorney General Bonta Holds Press Conference Announcing Results of Human Trafficking Operation January 26, 2026 Source: California Department of Justice 2026-01-26T22:34:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 72 Rob BontaCalifornia DOJHuman TraffickingSex TraffickingAnti-trafficking OperationArrestsPimpingPanderingCalifornia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1546520/washington-leaders-condemn-federal-immigration-act-IMnldqv9q6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1546520_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1546520_video_v4.mp4 Washington leaders condemn federal immigration actions in Minnesota Gov. Bob Ferguson/Attorney General Nick Brown Press Conference January 26, 2026 Source: TVW 2026-01-26T22:15:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 131 Bob FergusonNick BrownImmigrationMinnesotaWashington StateFederal Actions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1546521/president-trump-presses-minnesota-officials-on-imm-ZqjeM9sZhs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1546521_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1546521_video_v4.mp4 President Trump presses Minnesota officials on immigration enforcement, sanctuary laws Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Jan. 26, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-01-26T21:20:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 116 Donald TrumpKaroline LeavittMinnesotaImmigration EnforcementSanctuary CitiesGovernor WalzMayor FreyFederal Law EnforcementImmigrationDeportation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1546523/more-states-now-offer-school-choice-programs-for-f-_wfbRF64Mr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1546523_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1546523_video_v4.mp4 More states now offer school choice programs for families (The Center Square) – School choice debates continue as more states opt into programs aimed at expanding educational options for families. National School Choice Week, scheduled for Jan. 25-31, is designed to raise awareness about school choice around the country through events with schools and organizations. 2026-01-26T20:20:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 school choiceNational School Choice Weekpublic school fundingeducation expensesDonald TrumpOne Big Beautiful Bill Actscholarship programs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1546627/washington-audit-focuses-on-dcyf-payment-processes-K_MebiQTq3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1546627_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1546627_video_v4.mp4 Washington audit focuses on DCYF payment processes to providers The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Washington State Auditor Pat McCarthy January 22, 2026 2026-01-26T23:42:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 WashingtonPat McCarthyState AuditorDCYFAuditFinancial activitiesPayment processesGovernmentProvider payments https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1546628/washington-audit-uses-sample-of-child-care-subsidi-6e4KV_kOAz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1546628_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1546628_video_v4.mp4 Washington audit uses sample of child care subsidies, not focused on questionable high-dollar cases The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Washington state auditor Pat McCarthy January 22, 2026 2026-01-26T23:42:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 114 Pat McCarthyCarleen JohnsonWashington StateAuditChild Care SubsidiesGovernment SpendingTaxpayer SubsidiesFiscal AuditingChildcare Providers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1546958/group-warns-illinois-taxpayers-paying-for-tax-incr-NYWYL4Eihj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1546958_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1546958_video_v4.mp4 Group warns Illinois taxpayers paying for tax increase opinion polls Greg Bishop shares some of a conversation with Americans For Prosperity Illinois Deputy Director Brian Costin about concerns over local governments using tax dollars to advocate for tax increase referendum. 2026-01-27T16:07:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 773 Americans for Prosperity IllinoisBrian Costintaxpayer dollarstax increaseslocal governmentReferendumAFP IllinoisGreg BishopIllinoisThe Center Squaretaxpayers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1546959/chicago-ig-seeks-urgency-on-ot-costs-inyh8-wqPu https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1546959_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1546959_video_v4.mp4 Chicago IG seeks urgency on OT costs Greg Bishop shares comments from Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg about recent reports concerning overpayments for overtime and the urgency to address continued problems. 2026-01-27T15:59:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 442 Chicago Inspector GeneralDeborah Witzburgovertime paytaxpayer spendingChicago budgetGreg BishopIllinois governmentChicago governmentTaxpayer moneyEmployee overtimeIllinois in FocusThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1546960/st-paul-students-marked-absent-after-protests-agai-BZzYJWBOyr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1546960_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1546960_video_v4.mp4 St. Paul students marked absent after protests against ICE (The Center Square) – Hundreds of students from high schools in St. Paul, Minnesota, walked out of class this week to protest the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the Twin Cities, leading the district to mark participating students absent or tardy. On Wednesday afternoon, students from multiple schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools district marched to the steps of the Minnesota Capitol, carrying signs and chanting slogans expressing opposition to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shootings. 2026-01-27T15:30:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 81 St. PaulMinnesotaICEImmigration and Customs Enforcementstudent protestschool walkoutstudent safetyonline learninghybrid learningRyan Stanzel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1546961/illinois-in-focus-chicago-ig-seeks-urgency-on-ot-c-xuZ7ulIwF5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1546961_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1546961_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Chicago IG seeks urgency on OT costs; Group warns taxpayers paying for polls Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Jan. 27th, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-01-27T15:11:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1562 Chicago Inspector Generalovertime paymunicipal financetaxpayer dollarsIllinoisproperty taxestaxpayersReferendum QuestionsIllinois ElectionsTaxpayer Spendinglocal governmentstate lawChicago governmentPolitical NewsGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1547000/three-democrats-seeking-illinois-u-s-senate-seat-d-NXbNEKA9fi https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1547000_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1547000_video_v4.mp4 Three Democrats seeking Illinois U.S. Senate seat debate in Chicago 2026-01-27T16:50:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Illinois SenateDemocratic debateRobin KellyJuliana StrattonRaja KrishnamoorthiImmigration policyChicagoUndocumented ImmigrantsIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1547160/washington-democratic-leadership-cites-checks-and-zfTIHdVxWC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1547160_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1547160_video_v4.mp4 Washington Democratic leadership cites checks and balances amid questions on misuse of funds Legislative Democratic Leaders Media Availability January 27, 2026 Source: TVW 2026-01-27T22:49:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 250 Washington StateDemocratic PartyMisuse of FundsChecks and BalancesJamie PedersenManka DhingraLaurie JinkinsWashington State LegislatureFraud prevention https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1547161/washington-school-leaders-warn-2025-service-tax-la-AfDsuH2RwL https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1547161_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1547161_video_v4.mp4 Washington school leaders warn 2025 service tax law affects special education services Washington state house finance January 27, 2026 Source: TVW 2026-01-27T22:00:39.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 81 Charlie BrownWashington stateschool districtsspecial educationservice taxtax lawlegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1547162/washington-whistleblower-describes-backlash-after-uCGNyUqOTM https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1547162_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1547162_video_v4.mp4 Washington whistleblower describes backlash after raising theft allegations The Center Square's Carleen Johnson interviews Corey Orvold, washington state real estate broker January 21, 2026 2026-01-27T21:58:43.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 123 Corey OrvoldwhistleblowerWashington Statetheft allegationsHousing Finance Commissionreal estate brokerpublic records https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1547251/president-trump-reacts-to-minneapolis-ice-shooting-7r6WiF40F8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1547251_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1547251_video_v4.mp4 President Trump reacts to Minneapolis ICE shooting, says “you can’t have guns” President Trump Gaggles with Press Before Departing the White House, Jan. 27, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-01-27T23:03:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Donald TrumpMinneapolis ICE ShootingGun ControlWhite HousePress ConferenceLaw Enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1547407/illinois-in-focus-population-gain-through-internat-EMjQnb0TQk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1547407_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1547407_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Population gain through international migration; Chicago looks to prosecute ICE Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Jan. 28th, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-01-28T14:26:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1032 Greg BishopIllinoispopulation numbersdomestic migrationInternational MigrationTaxationBrandon JohnsonIllinois RepublicansJoe SosnowskiDonald Trumpimmigration issueChicago MayorCenter SquareIllinois in Focusmigration numbers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1547489/chicago-looks-to-prosecute-ice-l4EVYzs5fh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1547489_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1547489_video_v4.mp4 Chicago looks to prosecute ICE Greg Bishop discusses the ongoing efforts to enforce immigration law as President Donald Trump shakes things up in Minnesota. In Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson wants to investigate and prosecute alleged bad actors in the federal government. 2026-01-28T14:44:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 290 Donald TrumpGreg BishopBrandon JohnsonImmigrationICEMinnesotaChicagoFederal GovernmentTom HomanGregory BavinoCrime https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1547490/illinois-population-gain-through-international-mig-CNczrQjxZ3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1547490_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1547490_video_v4.mp4 Illinois' population gain through international migration Greg Bishop delves into the latest U.S. Census estimates for Illinois' population that shows a third year of growth, but international migration into the state continues to outpace the domestic migration out of the state. 2026-01-28T14:36:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 493 Illinoispopulation growthcensus bureaudomestic migrationinternational migrationIllinois Economytaxationpopulation dataGovernor JB PritzkerJoe SosnowskiBrandon JohnsonTony McCombie https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1547944/washington-proposal-aims-to-prevent-conflicts-of-i-trQ-ZZOn_1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1547944_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1547944_video_v4.mp4 Washington proposal aims to prevent conflicts of interest in grant programs Senate Minority Leader John Braun, R-Centralia testifying on his bill SB6205 January 28, 2026 Source: TVW 2026-01-28T22:27:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 150 John BraunSenate Bill 6205WashingtonGrant programsConflict of interestLegislationNonprofitFundingState governmentTransparency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1547945/washington-house-joint-memorial-pitched-as-major-f-Z9KhFYc6tu https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1547945_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1547945_video_v4.mp4 Washington House Joint memorial pitched as major funding opportunity for schools The Center Square’s Carleen Johnson speaks with Vicki Murray of the Washington Policy Center about support for a House Joint Memorial urging Gov. Bob Ferguson to opt Washington into a new federal K-12 scholarship tax-credit program, potentially bringing an estimated $732 million annually for education. January 23, 2026 2026-01-28T22:05:57.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 153 WashingtonEducation fundingVicki MurrayBob FergusonK-12 educationHouse Joint MemorialScholarship tax-creditWashington Policy Center https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1547946/calls-grow-for-accountability-after-immigration-en-0IbzTX45BM https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1547946_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1547946_video_v4.mp4 Calls grow for accountability after immigration enforcement deaths Senator Mark Kelly D-Arizona speaks on the Senate floor stating he "will not vote for the Department of Homeland Security budget this week" January 28, 2026 Source: US Senate 2026-01-28T21:08:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 156 Mark KellyUS SenateHomeland Securityimmigration enforcementSteven MillerKristi Noempolitical speechbudgetSTOP Excessive Force in Immigration Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1560409/washington-testimony-alleges-conflicts-of-interest-YYYyL8qroH https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1560409_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1560409_video_v4.mp4 Washington testimony alleges conflicts of interest in Community Reinvestment Program Real estate broker Corey Orvold testifies in support of SB6205 January 28, 2026 Source: TVW 2026-01-29T00:40:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Corey OrvoldCommunity Reinvestment ProgramConflicts of interestSB6205Real estateHomeownershipWashington stateTestimonyHousingDebtHomelessness https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1560410/concerns-raised-over-improper-searches-of-u-s-pers-5x0Tp0h4e- https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1560410_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1560410_video_v4.mp4 Concerns raised over improper searches of U.S. personal data Senator Hawley questions Honorable Adam I. Klein in the Senate Judicial hearing January 28, 2026 Source: US Senate 2026-01-28T23:41:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 229 Josh HawleyAdam I. KleinUS SenateData PrivacyData SecurityGovernment DataPersonal DataData SearchesSenate HearingPrivacy LawFourth Amendment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1560528/hearing-set-on-bills-inspired-by-whistleblower-to-EYvr9FwRdu https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1560528_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1560528_video_v4.mp4 Hearing set on bills inspired by whistleblower to stop NGO self-dealing (The Center Square) - A whistleblower who exposed alleged self-dealing within taxpayer-funded grant programs says Attorney General Nick Brown's staff still hasn't interviewed her, months after assigning an investigator. The allegations center around non-profits funded by the Washington State Community Reinvestment Program (CRP) and other race-based programs funded by taxpayers at the federal and state level. 2026-01-29T15:00:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 618 Tim ClouserCarleen JohnsonWashington StateCenter SquareCommunity Reinvestment ProgramTacoma Urban LeagueNick Brownhousingpolitical corruptionnonprofit organizationsCommunity Reinvestment ActUS Department of JusticeThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1560529/illinois-in-focus-congressional-seat-at-stake-prit-lP_3FaN-iO https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1560529_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1560529_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Congressional seat at stake; Pritzker on Medicaid costs, school choice, ICE Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Jan. 29th, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-01-29T14:44:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1511 Illinois in FocusGreg BishopIllinoisJB PritzkerMedicaidschool choiceICE reformThe Center SquareIllinois populationcensus dataelectoral collegepopulation migrationState legislatureRepublican primaryGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1560579/pritzker-on-medicaid-costs-school-choice-ice-0K40jMWmPF https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1560579_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1560579_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker on Medicaid costs, school choice, ICE Greg Bishop airs Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's response to questions about increased Medicaid costs for children without Social Security Numbers, ongoing immigration enforcement and whether the state is going to opt in to the national school choice scholarship tax credit program. 2026-01-29T15:23:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 784 IllinoisMedicaidJ. B. PritzkerSchool choiceTax CreditICE reformIllinois politicsnational school choiceEducationScholarship ProgramsPrivate schoolsFederal Programchildrensocial securityDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1560580/congressional-seat-at-stake-with-illinois-populati-k1qnTmCVGb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1560580_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1560580_video_v4.mp4 Congressional seat at stake with Illinois population estimates Greg Bishop continues to unpack data from this week's release of U.S. Census estimates that shows the prospect of the state losing more seats in Congress. 2026-01-29T15:21:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 506 Illinois in Focus DailyGreg Bishopcensus projectionselectoral collegepopulation changemigration trendscensus dataIllinois PopulationPopulation GrowthDomestic MigrationCongressional SeatsIllinois EconomyThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1563337/california-bill-would-cut-tax-breaks-for-companies-Xg5YzyBAwY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1563337_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1563337_video_v4.mp4 California bill would cut tax breaks for companies contracting with ICE The Center Square's Madeline Shannon speaks to Assemblymember Alex Lee, D-Milpitas January 29, 2026 2026-01-29T22:55:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 148 Alex LeeCalifornia billICE contractstax breakscorporationsdeportationprivate detentionPalantirGEO GroupCoreCivic https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1563343/calls-for-openness-amidst-heated-debate-over-feds-Mzax0XVuuw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1563343_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1563343_video_v4.mp4 Calls for openness amidst heated debate over feds Title IX investigations The Center Square's Esther Wickham speaks to Gabrielle Antolovich Board President, CEO, Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center January 29, 2026 2026-01-29T22:49:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 136 Title IXGabrielle AntolovichLGBTQ+ Communitytransgender rightspolitical debateopennessconservative side https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1563349/washington-lawmakers-clash-over-scope-impact-of-pr-D2ZT2CaoN1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1563349_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1563349_video_v4.mp4 Washington lawmakers clash over scope, impact of proposed ICE legislation Rep. Tarra Simmons, D-Bremerton speaks on her bill HB 2641 prohibiting law enforcement agencies from hiring ICE employees and is questioned by Rep. Brian Burnett, R-Wenatchee January 29, 2026 Source: TVW 2026-01-29T21:03:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 156 ICEICE LegislationWashingtonRep. Tarra SimmonsRep. Brian Burnettlaw enforcementimmigration law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1563355/tcs-stories-about-illinois-diversity-agency-prompt-H2g0APg_kL https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1563355_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1563355_video_v4.mp4 TCS stories about Illinois' diversity agency prompt call for audit (The Center Square) – Illinois diversity commissioners are paid tens of thousands more than other state boards but aren't required to work full time, allowing them to run a digital media company, freelance as a human resources contractor, teach and consult for universities, direct a play and run a business hosting Dungeons and Dragons games at bars, an investigation by The Center Square found. Lawmakers of both parties expressed concern about what the TCS three-month investigation found – with one state representative calling for an audit of the agency. 2026-01-29T19:43:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 472 Art KaneJared Strongdiversity contractsinvestigative reporterCommission on EquityIllinoislawmakersCertification SystemState contractCommissionComputer systemDataState lawmakers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1563361/supreme-court-case-could-unleash-billions-in-campa-GX8JXuXwX9 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1563361_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1563361_video_v4.mp4 Supreme Court case could unleash billions in campaign spending The Center Square's Andrew Rice speaks to Founder and CEO of FullPAC, Travis Trawick January 29, 2026 2026-01-29T18:09:57.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 84 Supreme CourtCampaign SpendingTravis TrawickFullPACAndrew RiceFederal Spending LimitsBillionaire DonorsElection SpendingPolitical OrganizationsEngage VotersElon Musk https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1573596/wa-senate-passes-bill-banning-law-enforcement-from-VG7nBP_AjW https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1573596_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1573596_video_v4.mp4 WA Senate passes bill banning law enforcement from wearing masks amid ICE activity (The Center Square) - The Washington State Senate advanced a proposal Wednesday that would prohibit all law enforcement from wearing masks with many immigration agents wearing face coverings they say they need to protect them from harassment and doxxing. Gov. Bob Ferguson announced his support for the idea earlier this month as state Democrats proposed several bills that could impede federal immigration enforcement. Wednesday’s floor vote sends Senate Bill 5855 to the state House. 2026-01-30T15:02:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 749 Washington Statelaw enforcementICEmaskingImmigration enforcementSenate Bill 5855ICE officersFederal supremacystate issuesTim ClouserCarleen Johnsonminority membersTara Simmons https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1573598/snap-changes-work-requirements-sunday-as-illinois-Ra8HhRYrdg https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1573598_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1573598_video_v4.mp4 SNAP changes work requirements Sunday as Illinois' error rate doubles in 10 years reviews some of the latest deadlines around work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and shares data on how much tax money goes to SNAP, and how much Illinois' error rate has increased in the last 10 years. 2026-01-30T14:38:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 303 Greg BishopIllinoisfood stampsSNAP work requirementDepartment of Human Servicesnutrition assistanceSNAP programUSDA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1573599/commission-meets-as-chicago-mayor-seeks-to-prosecu-juG-7fWnP0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1573599_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1573599_video_v4.mp4 Commission meets as Chicago mayor seeks to prosecute ICE Greg Bishop shares some of the latest comments from Trump border czar Tom Homan about finding cooperation with local officials while Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson looks for prosecutions of immigration enforcers. This as Gov. J.B. Pritzker's Illinois Accountability Commission is set to meet. 2026-01-30T14:37:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 433 Tom Homanimmigration enforcementborder securityICE prosecutionBrandon Johnsonfederal immigration lawjail accessimmigration policiesMayor JohnsonTrump administrationJB PritzkerIllinois Accountability Commissionsanctuary states https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1573601/illinois-in-focus-commission-meets-as-chicago-mayo-_x3GQGZMRj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1573601_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1573601_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Commission meets as Chicago mayor seeks to prosecute ICE; SNAP changes Sunday Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Jan. 30th, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-01-30T14:29:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1300 IllinoisJB PritzkerImmigration EnforcementSNAP BenefitsEarly VotingState Board of ElectionsDonald TrumpBrandon Johnsonimmigration enforcementIllinois Focus DailyICE officialsanctuary statesIllinois Accountability CommissionSNAPfood stamps https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1573602/outcomes-at-houston-schools-improve-after-state-ta-qaUuqNmZsc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1573602_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1573602_video_v4.mp4 Outcomes at Houston schools improve after state takeover (The Center Square) – Texas’ largest school district, Houston ISD, has lost more than 13,000 students in two years after it was taken over by the state. Despite this, district academics have improved by historic margins across the board. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/texas/article_9b2f0c93-9d4e-4c8f-bd99-4d45cdab1040.html 2026-01-30T14:00:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 635 Houston ISDTexas Education Agencystudent enrollmentpublic schoolsschool boardHISDteacher shortageHouston Independent School DistrictTexas educationCOVID lockdownuncertified teachersMiles leadershipEducation In FocusThe Center Squarekids school https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1573755/the-hottest-housing-markets-of-2026-and-why-the-no-jnus8ECtE5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1573755_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1573755_video_v4.mp4 The Hottest Housing Markets of 2026— And Why the Northeast Is Back Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss Housing Markets of 2026, on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2026-01-30T21:41:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 654 housing marketreal estateaffordable housinghousing pricesZillow reportinvestormarket analysisChris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday EconomicsHartford Connecticuthome buyingseller leveragejob growthThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1573756/washington-gop-criticizes-bills-that-would-expand-SdNa3Y_13b https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1573756_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1573756_video_v4.mp4 Washington GOP criticizes bills that would expand state attorney general powers The Center Square's Carleen Johnson speaks to GOP Chairman Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen January 30, 2026 2026-01-30T21:36:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 178 Jim WalshWashington StateGOPState Attorney GeneralFederal AgenciesCivil CasesHouse Bill 2161law enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1573757/partial-government-shutdown-looms-after-funding-de-aJkjSHrGCZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1573757_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1573757_video_v4.mp4 Partial government shutdown looms after funding deal failure (The Center Square) – The U.S. Senate failed to advance a package of the six remaining federal funding bills Thursday, leaving less than 40 hours until the federal government partially shuts down. More than $1.2 trillion is at stake in the House-passed legislation, funding State-Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, Defense, Labor-HHS-Education, Transportation-HUD, and Homeland Security throughout fiscal year 2026. After the second fatal shooting of a protester in Minneapolis, Democrats are demanding that the Homeland Security appropriations bill include new restrictions on immigration enforcement officers. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2026-01-30T21:03:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 428 Government ShutdownFunding Crisisfederal governmentappropriations billsDemocratsRepublicansDHS fundingrestrictionsHouseFiscal YearThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1573758/joint-memorial-urges-u-s-justice-department-to-inv-j0JRxeFamz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1573758_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1573758_video_v4.mp4 Joint memorial urges U.S. Justice Department to investigate Washington state spending The Center Square's Carleen Johnson speaks with state representative Jenny Graham January 30, 2026 2026-01-30T20:27:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 218 Jenny GrahamWashington StateU.S. Justice DepartmentState SpendingGovernment FraudTaxpayer DollarsBob FergusonAG BrownAccountabilityElected OfficialsWashington State Supreme CourtSeattleHomeless Industrial Complex https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1574093/lawmakers-call-for-expanding-california-fair-insur-mnDbNoFzfZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1574093_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1574093_video_v4.mp4 Lawmakers call for expanding California FAIR insurance plan (The Center Square) – California lawmakers called Wednesday for the state’s “insurer of last resort,” the California FAIR Plan, to evolve to insure more properties throughout the state. The remarks come after years of the number of FAIR Plan policyholders climbing because of many private insurance companies declining to renew existing policies or pulling out of doing business in the Golden State altogether. This has pushed more and more homeowners in the state to turn to the California FAIR Plan. 2026-01-31T15:30:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 461 California FAIR PlanState Farminsurance policyCalifornia legislatureMadeline ShannonKenneth Schrupphomeowner's insuranceCaliforniawildfire zonenatural disasterspolicy changes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1574094/omar-attacked-during-minneapolis-town-hall-yuUg8Hbb0n https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1574094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1574094_video_v4.mp4 Omar attacked during Minneapolis town hall (The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar was attacked at a town hall event in Minneapolis on Tuesday night. During a call for the abolishment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and for the resignation of U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, a man stood up and yelled at Omar. He also sprayed an unknown substance on her with a syringe. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2026-01-31T11:00:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 498 Ilhan OmarMinneapolisMinnesotaTrump administrationU.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementICEKristi Noemtown hallattackedJ.D. DavidsonElyse ApelAlex FreddiJared StrongTim WallsTom Holman https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1574516/group-warns-taxpayers-over-poll-costs-pritzker-on-tosJM2Gypy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1574516_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1574516_video_v4.mp4 Group warns taxpayers over poll costs & Pritzker on Medicaid, school choice, ICE | Weekly Recap Greg Bishop shares Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s responses to questions about rising Medicaid costs for children without Social Security numbers, ongoing immigration enforcement and whether Illinois will opt in to a national school choice scholarship tax credit program. Bishop also features part of a conversation with Americans for Prosperity Illinois Deputy Director Brian Costin, who raises concerns about local governments using taxpayer dollars to advocate for tax increase referendums and more 2026-02-01T11:30:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2718 Illinois MedicaidMedicaid spendingJ.B. Pritzkerschool choicetaxpayer dollarslocal governmenttax referendumAmericans for ProsperityICEimmigration policyIllinoishealthcare policyGreg Bishoppolitical newstax credit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1574517/census-projections-show-red-states-to-see-gains-in-ZmrE3O6cX2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1574517_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1574517_video_v4.mp4 Census projections show red states to see gains in U.S. House seats, electoral college (The Center Square) - Several blue states appear set to lose electoral college votes while red states will make sweeping gains, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau suggests. On Tuesday, the U.S. Census Bureau announced a significant decrease in U.S. population growth, largely due to less international immigration. However, analysis of the census data revealed several noteworthy takeaways in domestic migration trends that could affect electoral college and congressional makeup. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2026-02-01T11:01:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 506 US Census Bureaupopulation growthpopulation estimatesreapportionmentcongressional seatselectoral college votesVoting patternsPresidential electionsCongressional districtsElectoral votesSenate seatsDan McCalebAndrew Rice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1575046/illinois-in-focus-trump-touts-historic-low-crime-r-R3x1LzCWaG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1575046_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1575046_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Trump touts historic low crime rates as Chicago promises prosecution of ICE Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Feb. 2nd, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-02-02T14:25:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 924 Donald TrumpBrandon JohnsonIllinois NewsThe Center Squarecrime ratesICE orderICEDHSImmigration EnforcementLaw EnforcementCivil Rights ViolationsIllinois Accountability CommissionIllinoisIllinois in Focuscrime levels https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1575237/public-safety-funding-accountability-and-gun-debat-GBJ5920M81 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1575237_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1575237_video_v4.mp4 Public Safety, Funding Accountability, and Gun Debates | The Center Square Daily | 2.2.26 The Center Square Daily | Monday Feb. 2nd, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, President Trump spotlights public safety and declining crime rates as the debate over ICE continues. The Center Square’s Johnny Edwards shares his investigative work looking at non-government organizations getting taxpayer funding in Atlanta that may have ties to Hamas. And a multi-state roundup of gun legislation, as lawmakers nationwide advance proposals that could reshape firearms policy at the state level. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-02T21:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1237 The Center SquareDonald Trumppublic safetycrime rateICEtax dollarsAtlantafundinggun rightssecond amendmentred flag lawsGreg BishopCenter Square Dailytaxpayernational news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1575238/houston-parents-demand-federal-funding-support-vMM9meJXZk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1575238_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1575238_video_v4.mp4 Houston parents demand federal funding support (The Center Square) – Texas’ largest school district, Houston ISD, has lost more than 13,000 students in two years after it was taken over by the state. Despite this, district academics have improved by historic margins across the board. Houston ISD has been plagued for years by corruption, mismanagement of public funds, teachers charged with gang crimes and a major certification cheating theft scheme, and former board members and officials convicted of bribery, extortion and kickbacks. Simultaneously, the district increased taxes every year with no accountability to taxpayers for misused funds. A recent attempt to increase taxes by $11 billion failed. 2026-02-02T19:28:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1575239/washington-repeal-effort-cited-amid-concerns-over-yRgVGxeVEe https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1575239_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1575239_video_v4.mp4 Washington repeal effort cited amid concerns over aviation tax effects The Center Square's Carleen Johnson speaks to representative Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake 2026-02-02T18:34:49.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 Tom DentWashingtonAviation TaxSchweitzer EngineeringTax RepealCorporate AircraftLewiston IdahoPullman WashingtonAerospace https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1575470/california-debate-centers-on-community-impact-of-f-HsKm_9Js1T https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1575470_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1575470_video_v4.mp4 California debate centers on community impact of federal immigration actions Governor Gavin makes announcement on record-breaking seizure of illicit Fentanyl February 2, 2026 Courtesy of the Office of the Governor 2026-02-03T00:08:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 81 Gavin NewsomCaliforniaImmigrationFederal Immigration ActionsCommunity ImpactLegal ResidentsAmerican CitizensDonald Trumpmixed status family https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1575471/california-officials-cite-large-fentanyl-pill-drug-CTn9z6dNGI https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1575471_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1575471_video_v4.mp4 California officials cite large fentanyl pill, drug seizures since 2019 Governor Gavin makes announcement on record-breaking seizure of illicit Fentanyl February 2, 2026 Courtesy of the Office of the Governor 2026-02-02T23:57:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 89 Gavin NewsomCaliforniaFentanylDrug SeizuresIllicit DrugsNational GuardDrug InterdictionDrug Trade https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1576849/robotics-team-seniors-prioritize-mentorship-to-you-loq-S39T-A https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1576849_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1576849_video_v4.mp4 Robotics team seniors prioritize mentorship to younger classmates In the programming department, seniors Cameron and Nathaniel manage the robot’s motors and camera systems. FIRST Robotics emphasizes its core values of teamwork, respect, learning and community involvement, while promoting inclusion across its global programs. 2026-02-03T05:03:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 136 FIRST Roboticsrobotics teammentorshipprogrammingcamera systemsmotorsCameronNathanielBagel Bytes RoboticsJava https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1576850/culver-city-high-school-robotics-club-prepares-for-V9cKdsYaKo https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1576850_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1576850_video_v4.mp4 Culver City High School robotics club prepares for competition season Culver City robotics team launches 25th competition season. Over 93,000 high school students across 35 countries participated in the 2025 FIRST Robotics Competition season, with more than 3,400 teams competing worldwide as of 2024. This year’s game, titled REBUILT, requires teams to design robots capable of scoring yellow chips into a hub and navigating a three-bar metal climbing structure known as the Tower. The Center Square got an exclusive interview with a FIRST Robotics Competition Team 702, the Bagel Bytes, at Culver City High School in California. 2026-02-03T05:01:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 FIRST Robotics CompetitionroboticsCulver City High SchoolBagel Bytesengineering https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1576976/former-state-sen-bailey-seeks-rematch-with-pritzke-r6a2H6GV0v https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1576976_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1576976_video_v4.mp4 Former state Sen. Bailey seeks rematch with Pritzker Greg Bishop talks live with Darren Bailey, a former state senator who was the Republican candidate for governor against Gov. J.B. Pritzker four years ago. Bailey is running in the Republican primary March 17 with early voting starting Feb. 5. 2026-02-03T14:59:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1594 Darren BaileyJB PritzkerIllinoisRepublican Partyelectionpolitical campaignIllinois politicscorporate taxIllinois exodustaxpayersIllinois budgetproperty taxespublic educationpublic safetyGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1576977/illinois-in-focus-former-state-senator-seeks-remat-fC0_kYsXGE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1576977_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1576977_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Former state Senator seeks rematch with Pritzker Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Feb. 3rd, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-02-03T14:40:39.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1747 Darren BaileyJB PritzkerIllinoisRepublican PrimaryelectionIllinois politicsstate senatorspolitical strategyIllinois budgetstate pensionstaxpayer moneygun controlvoting lawsIllinois economymove back https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1577230/president-trump-says-body-cams-generally-tend-to-b-IYUfhGRasa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1577230_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1577230_video_v4.mp4 President Trump says body cams "generally tend to be good for law enforcement" President Trump says body cams "generally tend to be good for law enforcement" February 2, 2026 White House 2026-02-03T21:17:53.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Donald Trumpbody cameraslaw enforcementWhite House2026February https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1577231/voter-integrity-and-government-funding-uncertainti-yF50YVs109 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1577231_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1577231_video_v4.mp4 Voter integrity and Government Funding Uncertainties | The Center Square Daily | 2.3.26 The Center Square Daily | Tuesday Feb. 3rd, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, House Republicans push for the SAVE Act amid the ongoing funding debate. The Center Square’s Therese Boudreaux shares details on the controversy surrounding the final federal funding bills. And a look into state houses across the country looking at immigration, education, and election concerns. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-03T21:00:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1057 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1577232/rep-illhan-omar-d-mn-calls-for-impeachment-of-sec-uFe5XtPaR3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1577232_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1577232_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Illhan Omar (D-MN) calls for impeachment of Sec. Noem Rep. Illhan Omar (D-MN) speaks during a rally outside the Department of Homeland Security building calling for Noem's impeachment February 3, 2026 2026-02-03T19:59:49.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 87 Ilhan OmarKristi NoemDepartment of Homeland SecurityImpeachmentSteven Miller https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1577233/questions-raised-over-washington-legislation-impac-Uc-9p0VX0F https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1577233_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1577233_video_v4.mp4 Questions raised over Washington legislation impacting elected sheriffs The Center Square's Carleen Johnson speaks with Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville discussing the bill concerning decertification of sheriffs. 2026-02-03T18:35:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 Mark SchoeslerWashington statelegislationelected sheriffspolicedecertificationCarleen Johnsonbill 5974Pierce CountyKeith Swanksanctuary statefederal authority https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1577234/rep-robin-kelly-d-il-calls-for-the-dismantling-of-Hcj8QSP95F https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1577234_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1577234_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) calls for the dismantling of DHS and ICE Reporters for The Center Square speak to Representative Robin Kelly, D-Ill. during a rally outside the Department of Homeland Security building calling for Noem's impeachment February 3, 2026 2026-02-03T18:16:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 Robin KellyDepartment of Homeland SecurityICEImmigrationBorder PatrolDHSGovernmentImmigration Enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1577235/washington-sheriff-defends-role-of-law-enforcement-gtB_fv8g8u https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1577235_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1577235_video_v4.mp4 Washington sheriff defends role of law enforcement independence The Center Square's Carleen Johnson speaks with Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank 2026-02-03T17:01:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 136 Keith SwankPierce CountySheriffLaw enforcementWashington stateDemocrat controlGun confiscationTruth and justiceLaw Enforcement Independence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1582607/income-tax-proposal-sheriff-decertification-bill-f-hw8uvpik2n https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1582607_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1582607_video_v4.mp4 Income tax proposal, sheriff decertification bill, fraud allegations | Washington in Focus Daily Washington in Focus Daily | Tuesday Feb. 3rd, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, Democrats unveil a new millionaires tax some are concerned it's an 'an attack on small and medium-sized businesses.' Sheriff Swank speaks on a bill to allow a state board to to decertify and remove elected sheriffs, and WA GOP lawmaker asking Trump administration to investigate fraud allegations. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-04T02:34:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1241 millionaires taxWashington stateelected sheriffsalleged fraudstate legislatureKeith SwankJenny GrahamTrump Administrationtax systemJohn Braunstate lawmakersThe Center SquareLegislative SessionState GovernmentCarleen Johnson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1582608/washington-governor-ferguson-says-millionaires-tax-TQ6ZZng0mP https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1582608_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1582608_video_v4.mp4 Washington governor Ferguson says millionaires tax should fund family rebates, small business relief Gov. Bob Ferguson Media Availability February 3, 2026 Source: TVW 2026-02-04T01:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 105 Bob FergusonWashingtonMillionaires TaxFamily RebatesSmall Business ReliefTax CreditTax ReliefWorking FamiliesGovernorWashington State Legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1582609/washington-gop-criticizes-democrats-proposed-incom-ZqnWszbYGQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1582609_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1582609_video_v4.mp4 Washington GOP criticizes Democrats’ proposed income tax as harmful to affordability Legislative Republican Leaders Media Availability February 3, 2026 Source: TVW 2026-02-04T01:54:41.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 101 WashingtonGOPDemocratIncome TaxTax BillRepublican LeadersJohn BraunDrew StokesbaryAffordabilityTax ReductionsTVW https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1582610/washington-democrats-dispute-claims-income-tax-wou-bxnkVjAFjV https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1582610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1582610_video_v4.mp4 Washington democrats dispute claims income tax would expand beyond millionaires Representatives Joe Fitzgibbon (D) and April Berg (D) During the democratic media availability February 3, 2026 Source: TVW 2026-02-04T00:41:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 135 Joe FitzgibbonApril BergIncome TaxWashingtonDemocratTax PolicyState Income TaxLegislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1582805/illinois-in-focus-immigration-enforcement-debate-c-dSW5w2P1zp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1582805_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1582805_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Immigration enforcement debate continues as voter integrity urged Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Feb. 4th, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-02-04T14:25:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1075 Greg BishopIllinois SenateIllinois politicsimmigration enforcementimmigration debatevoter IDBrandon Johnsonsanctuary cityHomeland SecurityDonald Trumpelection fraudvoter idimmigration lawfederal electionsgun legislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1583049/gdp-is-booming-so-why-does-the-labor-market-feel-s-byrD2PJZgT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1583049_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1583049_video_v4.mp4 GDP Is Booming… So Why Does the Labor Market Feel So Weak Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss Labor Market, on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2026-02-04T21:58:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 567 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyGDP growthjob marketeconomic recoveryFederal Reserveunemployment statisticslabor marketeconomic growthwage income https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1583051/washington-gop-hosts-listening-session-on-initiati-FxAqKo8fyG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1583051_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1583051_video_v4.mp4 Washington GOP hosts listening session on initiative, supporters and opponents invited Legislative Republican leaders hold a media availability at the state Capitol to discuss the 2026 legislative session. February 3, 2026 Source: TVW 2026-02-04T21:37:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 80 Washington GOPDrew StokesbaryWashingtonLegislative SessionPublic DebateInitiativeDemocratsRepublicansPlanned ParenthoodACLU https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1583052/sen-cruz-r-tx-claims-mn-taxpayers-are-single-large-NgI2nWc6PI https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1583052_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1583052_video_v4.mp4 Sen. Cruz (R-TX) claims MN taxpayers are single largest funder of Somali terror org, Al-Shabaab Sen. Cruz (R-TX) opens hearing on Somali fraud, discusses impacts in U.S. and abroad February 4th, 2026 Source: U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee 2026-02-04T21:33:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 112 Ted CruzU.S. SenateSomali FraudAl-ShabaabMinnesotaTaxpayersTerrorismU.S. WelfareManhattan InstituteFinancial Crimes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1583053/immigration-debates-why-north-carolina-s-populatio-ZziDckG3ku https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1583053_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1583053_video_v4.mp4 Immigration Debates & Why North Carolina's Population is Growing | The Center Square Daily | 2.4.26 The Center Square Daily | Wednesday Feb. 4th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, debates around immigration enforcement continue as President Trump signs funding bills. The Center Square’s Alan Wooten shares why North Carolina has seen significant growth in recent years and what the taxpayer cost of that growth is. And a look into state houses from Washington to Georgia looking at legislation affecting immigration and law enforcement. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-04T21:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1469 immigration enforcementNorth Carolinapopulation growthtaxpayer costsstate budgetbusiness investmenteconomic policyGreg BishopThe Center SquareDonald TrumpAlan WootenLaw EnforcementState BillsGeorgiaWashington State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1583054/washington-family-of-missing-child-raises-concerns-RBGBOAkX6n https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1583054_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1583054_video_v4.mp4 Washington family of missing child raises concerns over parental exclusion in school, state actions Testimony during listening session on initiatives set to go to the ballot February 3, 2026 2026-02-04T20:54:51.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 143 Washington stateMissing childParental rightsGender dysphoriaMental healthSchool actionsJodie HolmanParental involvement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1583055/washington-lgb-courage-coalition-protecting-girls-h_7X1hWbgp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1583055_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1583055_video_v4.mp4 Washington LGB Courage Coalition: Protecting Girls’ Sports Is Not Anti-LGBT Lauren Leggieri, Co-Executive Director for the LGB Courage Coalition speaking in support of Washington initiatives February 3, 2026 2026-02-04T20:35:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 198 Lauren LeggieriLGB Courage CoalitionProtecting Girls SportsLGBTQWashington InitiativesGender IdentityWomen's RightsGirls Sports https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1583146/camping-bans-anti-fraud-measures-feedback-session-P2AAo5CqB9 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1583146_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1583146_video_v4.mp4 Camping bans, anti-fraud measures, & feedback session on initiatives | Washington in focus daily Washington in Focus Daily | Tuesday Feb. 3rd, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, new bills could disrupt local policies, state GOP pushes for fraud protections, and listening session held for initiatives that will be on the upcoming ballot. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-04T23:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1199 Washington StateCamping Bansfraud protectioninitiativeLegislaturehousinghomelessnesspublic campingWashington PoliticsMental IllnessDrug Addictionparental rightsgender identityschool districtCarleen Johnson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1583287/illinois-in-focus-chicago-flips-red-discusses-gene-gF86vhP7ou https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1583287_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1583287_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Chicago Flips Red discusses genesis, election year agenda Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Feb. 5th, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-02-05T13:44:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1623 Chicago Flips RedIllinoisChicagoDemocratic Partyvoter educationvoter registrationpolitical policiesGreg BishopDonald TrumpDanielle CarterChicago politicsIllinois in Focus DailyThe Center Squarenewspolitical beliefs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1583393/chicago-flips-red-discusses-genesis-election-year-fOMk6Tk0Cn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1583393_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1583393_video_v4.mp4 Chicago Flips Red discusses genesis, election year agenda Greg Bishop talks with Danielle Carter Walters from Chicago Flips Red about her genesis in the organization and the group's plans for the 2026 election season. 2026-02-05T14:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1315 Chicago Flips RedDanielle Carter WaltersRepublican party2026 election seasonChicagoPolitical PoliciesCommunity EducationVoting recordsDemocratic policiescommunity issuespolitical issuesvote registrationChicago politicsCook Countyvote Republican https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1584914/washington-superintendent-explains-his-opposition-aTkbBOkbDH https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1584914_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1584914_video_v4.mp4 Washington Superintendent explains his opposition to the federal income tax credit for education The Center Square's Carleen Johnson asks Superintendent Reykdal about federal K-12 tax credits during press conference 2026-02-05T22:54:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 195 Chris ReykdalCarleen Johnsonfederal income taxk-12 educationtax creditsprivate schoolsWashington stategovernmentstate government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1584916/washington-insurance-fraud-statutes-called-outdate-ItslQEZrL2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1584916_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1584916_video_v4.mp4 Washington insurance fraud statutes called outdated, limited The Center Square's Carleen Johnson speaks with Washington Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer discussing legislation she is asking lawmakers to pass to make insurance fraud a felony. 2026-02-05T22:50:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 133 Patty KudererWashingtonInsurance fraudLegislationFelonyTheftIdentity theftPremium financing loansorganized crimeHome DepotStatutes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1584918/sec-bessent-admits-taxpayers-could-be-on-the-hook-c-9h_t2JJN https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1584918_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1584918_video_v4.mp4 Sec. Bessent admits taxpayers could be on the hook for Trump's $10B IRS lawsuit Sec. Bessent admits taxpayers could be on the hook for Trump's $10B IRS lawsuit February 5, 2026 Source: Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs 2026-02-05T22:26:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 108 IRSTreasury Secretary BessentDonald Trumptaxpayerstax returnsSenate committeeBanking Committeelawsuitlegal division https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1584920/california-senate-budget-committee-passes-90-m-res-SfDKmMIwq3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1584920_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1584920_video_v4.mp4 California Senate Budget Committee passes $90 M resolution funding Planned Parenthood California Senate Budget Committee passes $90 M resolution funding Planned Parenthood February 4, 2026 2026-02-05T22:22:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 157 Planned ParenthoodCaliforniaSenateBudget CommitteeFundingJohn LairdMedical CareFederal GovernmentAbortionPrenatal CareHR1 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1584922/senate-dems-we-in-illinois-need-to-tax-S87m_ucCcv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1584922_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1584922_video_v4.mp4 Senate Dems: “We in Illinois need to tax” 2026-02-05T20:45:39.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 68 IllinoisIllinois SenateDemocratsRobert MartwickRachel VenturaRobert PetersKarina VillaJohn CurranTaxationTax ReformHealthcareEconomic PolicyBudgetBillionaires https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1584924/us-cities-dont-have-enough-money-la-ihss-program-i-i0RbqKNnoe https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1584924_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1584924_video_v4.mp4 US Cities Don’t Have Enough Money & LA IHSS program investigated | The Center Square Daily | 2.5.26 The Center Square Daily | Thursday Feb. 5th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, the U.S.’s five largest cities do not have enough money to pay their bills. The Center Square’s Kenneth Schrupp outlines his investigative reporting showing California’s in-home care program could be subject to fraud. And a look into state houses from New York to Mississippi looking at legislation on accountability, property taxes, and assisted suicide guardrails. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-05T20:05:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1240 city debttaxpayer burdenmunicipal financeunfunded pensionsKenneth SchruppIHSS programLos AngelesMedicaid FraudGovernment Benefitstaxpayer moneyfraudassisted suicideGreg BishopThe Center Squaretaxpayer issues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1587335/education-tax-credits-insurance-fraud-possibly-upg-KPmvAk4uHc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1587335_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1587335_video_v4.mp4 Education tax credits & insurance fraud possibly upgraded to felony | Washington in focus daily Washington in Focus Daily | Thursday Feb. 5th, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, state superintendent Chris Reykdal apposes federal tax credit for education, state insurance commissioner Patty Kruderer supports bill to make insurance fraud a felony and public records requests could be limited for school districts Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-06T00:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1143 Washington Stateinsurance fraudeducation fundingpublic records actChris ReykdalPatty KudererCarleen JohnsonWashington legislatureschool districtshouse billaccountabilitySenate Waysdemocratstate employeerevised bill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1587607/illinois-in-focus-legislators-talk-taxes-budget-no-TbMInzvFIl https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1587607_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1587607_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Legislators talk taxes, budget, no cash bail, campfires Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Feb. 6th, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-02-06T14:32:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1338 IllinoisLegislative SessionBudget AddressTax increaseno cash bailGreg BishopIllinois budgetproperty tax reliefestate taxIllinois economycampfiresbonfiresgovernment regulationState SenatorThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1587608/exclusive-officer-fired-after-library-bathroom-con-rE7SE5U2Mq https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1587608_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1587608_video_v4.mp4 EXCLUSIVE: Officer fired after library bathroom confrontation; transgender complainant reacts The Center Square’s Johnny Edwards speaks with Sasha Swinson, a transgender library patron involved in a confrontation with a DeKalb County Police Department officer over the use of the women’s restroom. It happened at the Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library on Oct. 20. The officer was later fired after an investigation into the incident. 2026-02-06T14:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 343 Sasha SwinsonJohnny EdwardsThe Center SquareTucker-Reid H. Cofer Librarytransgenderpublic restroomlibrary bathroomtrans womengender identitygender https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1588110/washington-law-enforcement-accountability-needed-b-ARolMF5cWA https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1588110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1588110_video_v4.mp4 Washington law enforcement: Accountability needed, but not this bill The Center Square's Carleen Johnson speaks with Mason County Sheriff Ryan Spurling who discusses his opposition to SB 5974 February 5, 2026 2026-02-06T22:36:57.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 131 Ryan SpurlingMason County SheriffSB 5974Washington StateLaw EnforcementVoter AuthorityCoalition for Police AccountabilityDefund the PoliceWashington State Sheriffs AssociationGoodmanLovick https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1588112/statehouses-across-america-introducing-firearms-po-cg0AMLpVNj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1588112_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1588112_video_v4.mp4 Statehouses across America introducing firearms policies Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily and shares the past week's moments from state governments across the nation focused on policies being introduced impacting firearms. 2026-02-06T22:01:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 376 gun control legislationVirginia SenateGeorgia schoolgun safety trainingfirearms possessionSecond AmendmentGun DealerKansas SenateFirearmCivil liabilitySecond amendmentGreg BishopThe Center SquareIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1588114/concerns-raised-over-impact-of-medical-debt-propos-H9HrULX1ix https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1588114_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1588114_video_v4.mp4 Concerns raised over impact of medical debt proposal on hospitals The Center Square's Carleen Johnson speaks with State senator Ron Muzzall R-Oak Harbor 2026-02-06T21:04:53.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 Ron Muzzallmedical debthospitalhealthcarelegislationrural hospitals https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1588116/immigration-debates-the-harvard-dei-saga-the-cente-Sc8XRe8wQn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1588116_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1588116_video_v4.mp4 Immigration Debates & The Harvard DEI Saga | The Center Square Daily | 2.6.26 The Center Square Daily | Friday Feb. 6th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Republicans reject Democrats 10 demands for DHS reforms. The Center Square’s education reporter, Esther Wickham, gives the latest in the ongoing conflict between the Trump Administration and Harvard University. And a look at gun legislation in state houses across the country. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-06T20:15:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1259 Immigration debateHarvard UniversityDEI programsDonald TrumpHomeland SecurityGun controlSecond AmendmentFederal fundingGreg BishopThe Center Square DailyEsther WickhamFirearm legislationState HousesAnti-semitismEducation Funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1588118/il-senate-gop-proposes-safe-t-act-changes-for-dome-AyEj3WHV2V https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1588118_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1588118_video_v4.mp4 IL Senate GOP proposes SAFE-T Act changes for domestic violence violations 2026-02-06T19:45:58.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 SAFE-T ActIllinoisSenate GOPdomestic violenceJohn CurranDarby HillsDakota Sebringorder protectionlegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1588120/washington-superintendent-reykdal-raises-concerns-P-2hl9aXrf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1588120_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1588120_video_v4.mp4 Washington superintendent Reykdal raises concerns over sports physical verification The Center Square's Carleen Johnson sits down with Washington state superintendent February 5, 2026 2026-02-06T19:43:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 156 Chris ReykdalCarleen JohnsonWashington statesports physicaltransgender studentstudent policyvarsity sportsgender verificationlegal challengestate law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1588122/washington-superintendent-reykdal-voters-will-deci-bZkXbIMtpE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1588122_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1588122_video_v4.mp4 Washington superintendent Reykdal: Voters will decide initiatives, litigation likely The Center Square's Carleen Johnson sits down with Washington state superintendent February 5, 2026 2026-02-06T19:41:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 143 Chris ReykdalWashington statevoter initiativeslitigationCarleen JohnsonRepublican partylistening sessionspublic policyeducation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1588123/superintendent-reykdal-says-walkouts-may-still-car-DJZpdoLpkT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1588123_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1588123_video_v4.mp4 Superintendent Reykdal says walkouts may still carry attendance consequences The Center Square's Carleen Johnson sits down with Washington state superintendent February 5, 2026 2026-02-06T19:40:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 169 Superintendent Reykdalschool walkoutsattendance policiesstudent protestWashington stateCarleen Johnson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1588125/washington-superintendent-reykdal-disputes-claims-ajrFfxMQRD https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1588125_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1588125_video_v4.mp4 Washington superintendent Reykdal disputes claims student was “missing” The Center Square's Carleen Johnson sits down with Washington state superintendent February 5, 2026 2026-02-06T19:38:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 193 Chris ReykdalWashington stateSuperintendent ReykdalCarleen JohnsonPuyallup School DistrictStudent welfareChild safetyEducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1588127/illinois-legislators-discuss-taxes-spending-and-ca-K0HL6fmStw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1588127_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1588127_video_v4.mp4 Illinois legislators discuss taxes, spending and campfire regulations Greg Bishop shares some of the recent conversations happening at the Illinois Statehouse as some legislators push for taxing millionaires more, others push changes to public safety policy. One legislator is defending her bill allowing for local regulation of campfires. 2026-02-06T17:35:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1081 IllinoisMillionaire Taxcash bailstate budgettax increasesestate taxfamily farmsNo cash bailRed flag lawsDarren BaileyCampfire permitsGovernment policyState legislationIllinois governmentopen burns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1593687/income-tax-hearing-medical-debt-interest-rates-was-o7DcLU8Shp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1593687_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1593687_video_v4.mp4 Income tax hearing & medical debt interest rates | Washington in Focus Daily | 2.6.26 Washington in Focus Daily | Friday Feb. 6th, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, income tax proposal sparks massive opposition, superintendent Chris Reykdal talks with Carleen about parental rights and girls sports initiatives, and bill to reduce medical debt interest rates moves off the senate floor Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-06T23:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 628 Washington In Focusincome taxmedical debtparental rightsgirls sportsnewswashingtonCarleen JohnsonThe Center SquareRon MuzzallTrans athletesSports physical https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1596629/il-lawmakers-join-chicago-teachers-union-push-for-_UV-FFXEe2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1596629_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1596629_video_v4.mp4 IL lawmakers join Chicago Teachers Union push for more state funding 2026-02-09T22:22:55.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 IllinoisChicago Teachers UnionState FundingGraciela GuzmanWill DavisIllinois lawmakersSpecial Education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1596630/housing-crisis-of-confidence-iowa-wanting-illinois-tZ7Z0H09DI https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1596630_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1596630_video_v4.mp4 Housing Crisis of Confidence & Iowa Wanting Illinois Counties | The Center Square Daily | 2.9.26 The Center Square Daily | Monday Feb. 9th, 2026 Chris Krug hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Ph.D. Economist Orphe Divounguy weighs in on the housing market. The Center Square’s Jim Talamonit discusses Iowa looking at taking some of Illinois’ counties, while the Chicago Bears consider moving to Indiana. And a look at fraud across the country. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-09T21:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 961 housing marketIowaIllinoisfraudeconomic challengesinterest ratesOrphe DivounguyChicago Bearsredrawing state linesproperty taxtax reliefgovernmentHealthcare fraudTaxpayersIndiana https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1596775/proposed-tax-hikes-on-washingtons-high-earners-law-nPKEcD3PU0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1596775_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1596775_video_v4.mp4 Proposed tax hikes on Washington’s high earners & law enforcement groups push back on reform bill Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, income tax hikes on high earners recive pushback from the business community. Plus, law enforcement communities are voicing their concerns over a bill that would give unelected officials power over them. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-10T00:16:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 747 Carleen Johnsonincome tax billWashington Statelaw enforcementReform BillSheriff SwankRyan SpurlingMason County SheriffPublic HearingElected Officialrecruiting effortsSeattle PolicePierce Countyhomelessdrug addicted https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1597083/indiana-courts-the-bears-as-iowa-toys-with-boundar-dhj5t2TGJr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1597083_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1597083_video_v4.mp4 Indiana courts the Bears as Iowa toys with boundary adjustment For Illinois in Focus Daily, Greg Bishop reviews the latest in conversations about the future of the Chicago Bears, and Iowa looks to join Indiana in starting a commission to have the state absorb one or more Illinois counties. 2026-02-10T14:57:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 678 Chicago BearsIowaIllinoisIndianaboundary adjustmentstate boundaryJB Pritzkertaxpayer costsstate of Illinoisstate debteconomic activityTax IncentivesInfrastructureArlington Heightscommission https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1597084/illinois-in-focus-indiana-courts-the-bears-as-iowa-mG8jwfABkK https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1597084_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1597084_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Indiana courts the Bears as Iowa toys with boundary adjustment Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Feb. 10th, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-02-10T14:22:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1031 Greg BishopIllinoisIowaIndianaChicago BearsState LegislatureBudget AddressIllinois Auditorfinancial auditsJB PritzkerIowa Legislatureboundary adjustmentstate taxesTax incentivesInfrastructure development https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1597258/congress-looking-at-election-integrity-as-ice-over-oGNX3oeapM https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1597258_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1597258_video_v4.mp4 Congress looking at election integrity as ICE oversight continues The Center Square Daily host Greg Bishop talks with TCS reporter Thérèse Boudreaux about the looming deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security as Democrats and Republicans debate ICE reforms. 2026-02-10T22:29:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 904 election integrityDHS fundinggovernment shutdownICE fundingRepublican PartyDemocratic Partyvoter IDDHS oversightgovernment fundingChuck SchumerHakeem JeffriesTom HomanThe Center Squarenewssubscribe https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1597259/jobs-are-drying-up-housing-is-stuck-and-the-fed-is-L2JZPD3Zea https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1597259_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1597259_video_v4.mp4 Jobs Are Drying Up, Housing Is Stuck, and the Fed Is Divided...What Comes Next? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss what comes next in with the economy, on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2026-02-10T22:26:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 707 Everyday EconomicsChris KrugOrphe DivounguyThe Center Squarejob markethousing marketFederal Reservejob openingseconomic discussionlabor marketinterest rateshome mobilityHousing MarketEconomic ModelsEmployment prospects https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1597260/america-s-talking-statehouse-taxpayer-spending-ove-x39vdHPXKX https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1597260_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1597260_video_v4.mp4 America's Talking: Statehouse taxpayer spending oversight During The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop delivers video clips from statehouses across the country dealing with SNAP oversight, grant funding audits and money for Planned Parenthood. 2026-02-10T22:22:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 336 Center SquareAmerica's TalkingSNAPSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Programgrant accountabilityPlanned ParenthoodGeorgiaWashington stateCaliforniataxpayerstatehouseIllinoisThe Center Square Dailynational news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1597261/wa-dems-propose-excused-absences-for-student-prote-4FSPB0KS3s https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1597261_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1597261_video_v4.mp4 WA Dems propose excused absences for student protests (The Center Square) - Two House Democrats proposed a bill on Thursday to provide excused absences upon advanced request for Washington state public school students protesting on the taxpayers’ dime. Rep. Osman Salahuddin, D-Redmond, and Rep. Greg Nance, D-Bainbridge Island, filed House Bill 2732 as students across the state walked out of class to protest federal immigration enforcement. State law currently allows schools to treat this as an excused absence, but they can’t do much else to intervene. 2026-02-10T22:00:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 72 Washington StateHouse Bill 2732student protestexcused absenceOsman SalahuddinGreg Nanceimmigration enforcementpublic schoolstate lawstudent walkout https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1597262/newsom-launches-2-2m-for-school-mental-health-reco-tp9laXVVXR https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1597262_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1597262_video_v4.mp4 Newsom launches $2.2M for school mental health recovery (The Center Square) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom and LA Rises announced this week an initiative to support mental health services in communities affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires with a $2.2 million funding for UCLA Health’s Sound Body Sound Mind program. 2026-02-10T21:40:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 69 Gavin NewsomEaton FirePalisades Fireschoolstudentmental healthrecoveryUCLA HealthSound Body Sound MindCalifornia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1597263/higher-income-tax-for-high-earners-in-washington-XLKaeAKLF_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1597263_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1597263_video_v4.mp4 Higher income tax for high earners in Washington? Carleen Johnson gives insight into Washington State's proposed tax hike on high earners. 2026-02-10T21:05:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 221 Washington StateIncome Tax BillTax HikeHigh EarnersCarleen JohnsonSenate Bill 6346Senate Ways and Means CommitteeBrian Heywood https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1597264/election-integrity-dhs-oversight-the-center-square-alt1pNnFu7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1597264_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1597264_video_v4.mp4 Election Integrity & DHS Oversight | The Center Square Daily | 2.10.26 The Center Square Daily | Tuesday Feb. 10th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, election oversight remains a concern around the country as controversy continues to swirl around the FBI raid on Fulton County’s election office. The Center Square’s Therese Boudreaux lays out the funding debate making little progress in the face of disagreements on oversight of Homeland Security and ICE. And a look at oversight debates on the state level from SNAP benefits to Planned Parenthood spending. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-10T19:10:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1279 election integrityDHS oversightvoter idfederal electionelection oversightTherese BoudreauxDepartment of Homeland SecurityICE fundinggovernment shutdownfunding deadlinegovernment fundingtaxpayersnap benefitsPlanned Parenthoodspending oversight https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1597265/survey-finds-consumers-not-interested-in-trump-s-1-aq0ZvYc2Pz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1597265_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1597265_video_v4.mp4 Survey finds consumers not interested in Trump's 10% credit card rate policy WalletHub writer and analyst Chip Lupo discusses consumer responses to Trump's 10% credit card rate policy February 9, 2026 2026-02-10T18:30:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 104 Donald Trumpcredit card rateinterest ratesWalletHubChip Lupoconsumer spendingpersonal financeeconomic policybudgetingdebt https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1597429/proposed-tax-hike-child-welfare-concerns-and-new-m-xjHhNo_N0_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1597429_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1597429_video_v4.mp4 Proposed tax hike, child welfare concerns, and new media restrictions in Washington Washington in Focus Daily | Tuesday Feb. 10th, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, income tax proposal sparks massive opposition, critics claim the 'Keep Families Together Act' may endanger children, and Washington Democrats are restricting some new media. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-11T01:51:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 961 Washington StateCarleen Johnsonmillionaire's taxchild protectionSenate Bill 6346John BraunChris Corryhigh earners taxchild safetyfamily lawchild deathsMedia AccessHouse Republicanslegislationlawmakers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1597431/california-lawmakers-want-to-close-corporate-tax-l-YhdZYdCVJr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1597431_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1597431_video_v4.mp4 California lawmakers want to close corporate tax loopholes California democrats gave a press conference where they discussed Assembly Bill 1790, which would close the tax loophole for corporations in California. 2026-02-10T23:47:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 Californiatax loopholecorporate taxAssembly Bill 1790Damon ConnollySade ElhawaryAlex Leestate budgettax revenuebudget cutsfiscal policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1597433/washington-republicans-fight-against-the-keeping-f-uWh_M7tY5j https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1597433_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1597433_video_v4.mp4 Washington Republicans Fight Against The 'Keeping Families Together Act' Washington State House Representative, Travis Couture, rails against provisions in the 'Keeping Families Together Act'. 2026-02-10T23:25:57.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 147 Travis CoutureWashington StateKeeping Families Together ActChild SafetyChild AbuseSubstance AbuseSocial WorkersParentingWashington Republicans https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1597754/no-dhs-funding-compromise-in-sight-as-funding-dead-Ye8PwvKNnK https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1597754_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1597754_video_v4.mp4 No DHS funding compromise in sight as funding deadline approaches From Election Integrity & DHS Oversight | The Center Square Daily | 2.10.26 2026-02-11T16:30:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 DHS fundingBudget debateCongressFEMACoast GuardTaxpayer spendingGovernment fundingContinuing ResolutionICEFebruary 13th https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1597755/election-integrity-front-and-center-as-fbi-warrant-aQ9MoJqxiY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1597755_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1597755_video_v4.mp4 Election integrity front and center as FBI warrants in Fulton County case set to release From Election Integrity & DHS Oversight | The Center Square Daily | 2.10.26 2026-02-11T16:06:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Election IntegrityFBIFulton CountyDonald TrumpVoter ID2020 Election https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1597756/child-welfare-concerns-reach-new-heights-in-washin-GoXc5ttnnP https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1597756_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1597756_video_v4.mp4 Child welfare concerns reach new heights in Washington Pushback on Democrats' 'Keeping Families Together Act' continues from Washington Republicans. 2026-02-11T15:17:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 312 child safetydrug addictiondrug uselawmakersTravis CoutureSubstitute House BillnewsThe Center SquareWashingtonsocial mediasubscribewebsite https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1597757/pritzker-s-office-sued-over-peacekeeper-pic-and-ot-1596bwJ5F- https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1597757_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1597757_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker's office sued over 'peacekeeper' pic and other Illinois headlines During Illinois in Focus Daily, Greg Bishop provides some of the latest headlines you'll find at The Center Square - Illinois. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/Illinois 2026-02-11T15:03:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 329 JB PritzkerJudicial WatchIllinoisstate politicselection dataGreg BishopIllinois in Focusheadlinesthecentersquare.compodcastnewsletterIllinois Economyswipe feesSally Turner https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1597758/candidate-profile-rick-heidner-wants-the-illinois-3BXgsdqONw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1597758_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1597758_video_v4.mp4 Candidate profile: Rick Heidner wants the Illinois GOP nomination for governor For Illinois in Focus Daily, Greg Bishop talks live with Rick Heidner, a business man vying for the Republican nomination for governor. The primary is March 17. 2026-02-11T15:03:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1247 Rick HeidnerIllinoisGubernatorial raceRepublican PartyPrimary ElectionJB PritzkerDonald Trump Jr.Illinois GovernmentPension CrisisProperty TaxesVeteransCampaign FinancePolitical ElectionMarch 17th PrimaryThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1597759/illinois-in-focus-gop-candidate-heidner-profile-pr-CbYuGQP0m7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1597759_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1597759_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: GOP candidate Heidner profile; Pritzker's office sued over 'peacekeeper' pic Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Feb. 10th, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-02-11T13:35:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1791 Greg BishopRick HeidnerIllinois in FocusThe Center SquareIllinois PoliticsRepublican PartyJB PritzkerChicagoPolitical CampaignTerm Limitsgubernatorial electionproperty taxestax freezeIllinois pensionsLawsuit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1598027/tax-hikes-may-lead-to-high-earners-leaving-washing-ssb_de1iaD https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1598027_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1598027_video_v4.mp4 Tax hikes may lead to high earners leaving Washington Rep April Connors (R-Kennewick) explains why many high earners are planning on leaving Washington State 2026-02-11T22:34:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 122 April ConnorsWashington Statetax hikescapital gains taxestate taxwealthy exodusmillionaires taxpolitical climateeconomic policyblue statesrelocatingphilanthropysecond amendmentcapital flight https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1598028/dhs-shutdown-looms-over-ice-school-admin-group-pro-z48xkPX8V9 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1598028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1598028_video_v4.mp4 DHS shutdown looms over ICE; School admin group promotes 'know your rights' The Center Square Daily host Greg Bishop discusses the latest in the looming funding lapse for DHS and talks with education reporter Esther Wickham about a national group's webinar providing school administrators information on how to interact with immigration enforcement officials on school grounds. 2026-02-11T21:42:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 991 DHSICEfundingschool administratorsimmigration lawImmigration enforcementschool administrationeducation officialsstudent safetyjudicial warrantSuperintendent Groupknow your rightsThe Center SquareGreg BishopEsther Wickham https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1598029/america-s-talking-new-york-louisiana-arizona-state-ymWiGyqiX5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1598029_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1598029_video_v4.mp4 America's Talking: New York, Louisiana, Arizona statehouses discuss potential social service fraud During The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop shares moments from several statehouses across the country discussing potential fraud within taxpayer funded social service programs. 2026-02-11T21:36:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 283 MedicaidSNAPSocial ServicesNew YorkLouisianaArizonaGovernment SpendingFraudTaxpayersState BudgetFederal Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1598030/debate-over-federal-immigration-enforcement-lead-t-9Gp07qdf8X https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1598030_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1598030_video_v4.mp4 Debate over federal immigration enforcement lead to GOP rejection of bill Rep. Dan Griffey, R-Allyn discussing changing his vote on a bill concerning falsely impersonating a peace officer. 2026-02-11T21:15:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 131 Dan GriffeyWashington StateRepublican PartyImmigration EnforcementFederal ImmigrationLegislative ProcessFalse ImprisonmentBill RejectionPolitical Debate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1598032/citizen-action-defense-fund-files-lawsuit-to-get-j-dp0W7RNs76 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1598032_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1598032_video_v4.mp4 Citizen Action Defense Fund files lawsuit to get journalists press credentials Jackson Maynard is the executive director of the Citizen Action Defense Fund. Here he discussing the lawsuit fighting to get banned members of the media their press credentials. 2026-02-11T21:13:58.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 148 Citizen Action Defense FundJackson Maynardlawsuitpress credentialsmedia accessconstitutional rightsjournalismRandy CruzJonathan ChoeAri HoffmanCapital Correspondents Association https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1598033/pro-choice-california-republican-assemblymember-qu-p64SlCIOSN https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1598033_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1598033_video_v4.mp4 Pro-choice California Republican Assemblymember questions $90M in funding for Planned Parenthood Pro-choice California Republican Assemblymember questions $90M in funding for Planned Parenthood February 8, 2026 Courtesy of California State Assembly 2026-02-11T20:30:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 99 Carl DeMaioPlanned ParenthoodCaliforniaCalifornia State AssemblyGovernment FundingPro-ChoiceRepublican PartyPersonal Freedom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1598035/shutdown-looms-schools-response-to-ice-the-center--5rdBVT2A4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1598035_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1598035_video_v4.mp4 Shutdown Looms & Schools Response to ICE | The Center Square Daily | 2.11.26 The Center Square Daily | Wednesday Feb. 11th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, a partial government shutdown looms as the debate over funding for the Department of Homeland Security continues. The Center Square’s Esther Wickham shares an exclusive story on the American Association of School Administrators members-only virtual webinar that provided school leaders with guidance on how to respond to potential encounters with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on school campuses. And a look into state houses from New York to Louisiana on fraud, medicaid, and SNAP. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-11T19:30:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1277 Homeland SecurityICE encountersschool administratorsfunding lapseschool responsetaxpayer spendingMedicaidSNAP reformThe Center SquareGreg BishopImmigration Lawjudicial warrantschool safetyNew YorkArizona https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1598036/washington-bill-proposes-reducing-penalties-for-se-x4R8sda9rQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1598036_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1598036_video_v4.mp4 Washington bill proposes reducing penalties for sex offenders that fail to register A bill is moving forward in Olympia that would lessen charges against sex offenders in Washington State that fail to register 2026-02-11T17:45:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 126 Brian BurnettWashington StateLegislationSex Offender RegistryFelonyMisdemeanorCriminal JusticeOlympiaWashington BillSex OffensesRegistering https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1598037/california-looks-at-giving-90m-to-planned-parentho-SP1XoW2E0g https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1598037_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1598037_video_v4.mp4 California looks at giving $90M to Planned Parenthood From Election Integrity & DHS Oversight | The Center Square Daily | 2.10.26 2026-02-11T17:00:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1598150/high-taxes-threaten-high-earners-lessening-charges-qPHcEhrKK6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1598150_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1598150_video_v4.mp4 High taxes threaten high earners, lessening charges against predators & new media sues Washington Washington in Focus Daily | Tuesday Feb. 10th, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, income tax proposal sparks concerns over high earners leaving the state, politicians are trying to lessen charges against predators who fail to register, and Washington is being sued after restricting some new media members press acessibilty. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-12T00:28:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1474 income taxWashington statetax avoidancesex offendersHouse Bill 2403independent journalistslawsuitmediapress credentialsFirst AmendmentCitizen Action Defense Fundnews mediajournalistsWashington StatehouseWashington State Legislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1598151/newsom-signs-legislation-for-90-million-in-emergen-ibnBNjcUHw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1598151_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1598151_video_v4.mp4 Newsom signs legislation for $90 million in emergency funding for Planned Parenthood In California California Governor Gavin Newsom passed legislation for $90 million in emergency funding for Planned Parenthood. 2026-02-12T00:28:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 219 Gavin NewsomPlanned ParenthoodCaliforniaHealthcare FundingEmergency FundingReproductive RightsAbortion RightsLegislative News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1598153/washington-democrats-advance-bill-to-increase-acce-yeoApiWEW0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1598153_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1598153_video_v4.mp4 Washington Democrats advance bill to increase access to abortion pill Christina Bennett, is a correspondent for Live Action, a pro-life organization. In this clip, she is discussing harms from the Plan B morning after pill. Washington Democrats are aiming to increase access to this pill at the tax payers' expense. 2026-02-11T23:48:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 112 Christina BennettLive ActionAbortion PillWashington DemocratsHealth RisksBiden AdministrationFDA RegulationsChemical Abortion https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1598154/la-mayor-karen-bass-other-california-lawmakers-on-QSCeWSC_SQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1598154_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1598154_video_v4.mp4 LA Mayor Karen Bass & Other California lawmakers on rebuilding after the Palisades wildfires Mayor of Los Angeles Karen Bass, Los Angeles City Council member Traci Park and Assembly member Tina McKinnor address the efforts to rebuild parts of the city impacted by the Palisades wildfires. 2026-02-11T23:48:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 183 Karen BassTina McKinnorTraci ParkLos AngelesCaliforniaPalisades wildfiresrebuilding effortsinsurance companiesmortgage forbearancehome construction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1598353/washington-income-tax-plan-sparks-concerns-over-hi--xQBqosr7- https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1598353_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1598353_video_v4.mp4 Washington income tax plan sparks concerns over high earners fleeing Income tax proposal sparks concerns over high earners leaving the state. 2026-02-12T14:33:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 310 Carleen Johnsonincome taxSenate Bill 6346Washington StateApril Connorsestate taxwealthy residentshigh earnersThe Center SquareNews https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1598354/illinois-in-focus-gop-reps-warn-of-higher-taxes-co-bsk1n1ODRx https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1598354_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1598354_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: GOP reps warn of higher taxes; Congressional delegation on Epstein, ICE, voter ID Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Feb. 12th, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-02-11T14:33:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1230 IllinoisGOPtaxesEpsteinICEvoter IDIllinois governmentRepublican Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1598443/president-trump-to-cut-climate-rule-that-led-to-la-Dvwy7Q-2Kn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1598443_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1598443_video_v4.mp4 President Trump to cut climate rule that led to large taxpayer costs Jason Isaac, CEO of the American Energy Institute, speaks on President Trump's move to cut climate rules 2026-02-12T16:47:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 88 Donald Trumpclimate ruletaxpayer costsautomotive manufacturingJason IsaacAmerican Energy InstituteEV subsidiesfuel economy creditsgreenhouse gasvehicle costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1598444/new-bill-proposes-tax-payer-funded-abortion-pills-ljpkrfSB4t https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tRD5lcksvyw/maxresdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1598444_video_v4.mp4 New bill proposes tax payer funded abortion pills to clinics statewide Washington State Senator Leonard Christian (R-Spokane Valley) discusses his opposition to a new bill that would give publicly funded abortion pills to clinics state wide and possibly nationwide. 2026-02-12T16:07:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1598445/high-earners-threaten-to-leave-washington-if-tax-h-9bqR-OotzI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eF1aYoYQiHY/maxresdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1598445_video_v4.mp4 High earners threaten to leave Washington if tax hikes move forward In this expert from Washington In Focus Daily, Host Carleen Johnson discusses the possible fallout from the 'millionaires tax' proposed by Washington lawmakers 2026-02-12T16:00:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1598446/can-taxpayer-funded-media-fairly-cover-washington-VOMnqzo8Pe https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1598446_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1598446_video_v4.mp4 Can taxpayer-funded media fairly cover Washington government? In this expert from Washington In Focus Daily, Investigative Reporter TJ Martinell asks if media organizations funded by the public can report on the government without conflicts of interest. 2026-02-12T15:12:16.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Taxpayer fundedMediaFirst AmendmentWashington governmentTJ MartinellConflicts of interestInvestigative Reporting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1598447/illinois-statehouse-republicans-warn-of-campfire-t-J6yehO4dRA https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1598447_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1598447_video_v4.mp4 Illinois Statehouse Republicans warn of campfire tax, bag fees For Illinois in Focus Daily, host Greg Bishop provides recent warnings from Statehouse Republicans over proposed tax and fee increases on campfires and grocery bags. 2026-02-12T14:53:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 399 Greg BishopJB Pritzkertax increasessales taxesCampfire taxgas taxIllinoisTaxpayersDemocratSpendingDave SeverinAmy BrielKyle MooreSanctuary state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1598448/illinois-congressional-delegation-on-epstein-ice-v-vw_61NOYbf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1598448_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1598448_video_v4.mp4 Illinois' congressional delegation on Epstein, ICE, voter ID For Illinois in Focus Daily, host Greg Bishop shares some of the recent comments members of Illinois' congressional delegation made on issue ranging from the Epstein files, DHS funding and immigration enforcement and the push for national voter ID. 2026-02-12T14:50:53.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 596 Epstein filesvoter IDimmigration enforcementDHS fundingIllinoiscongressional delegationGreg BishopCenter Square DailyPam BondiCheui Garciagovernment shutdownMary MillerDelia Ramirezcitizen IDfederal election https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1598719/attorney-cites-positive-impact-of-corruption-trial-wJV6TX5K-- https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1598719_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1598719_video_v4.mp4 Attorney cites positive impact of corruption trials 1 year after ex-IL House speaker’s conviction 2026-02-12T21:33:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 corruption trialsJohn MitchellIllinoisChicagogovernmentpolitical corruption https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1598720/new-bill-would-look-into-imposing-per-mile-tax-on-VD5b_pCadG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1598720_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1598720_video_v4.mp4 New bill would look into imposing per-mile tax on California drivers The Center Square Daily host Greg Bishop talks with California TCS reporter Madeline Shannon about a proposed bill to investigate charging drivers by the miles they drive, not a gas tax. 2026-02-12T21:29:53.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 416 gas taxroad user chargeCaliforniaelectric vehiclesgasoline consumptionGavin Newsombudget billrural hospitalsstate fundingCalifornia Department of Tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1598721/mn-remains-epicenter-of-immigration-enforcement-fr-f0WfLWrcOc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1598721_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1598721_video_v4.mp4 MN remains epicenter of immigration enforcement, fraud concerns The Center Square Daily host Greg Bishop discusses the latest in debates around immigration enforcement and fraud with Minnesota still taking center stage. 2026-02-12T21:29:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 359 immigration enforcementMinnesotafraudulent activitygovernment fraudmedicaid fraudTom HomanTrump administrationKeith Ellisonsocial servicesBill CassidyHarry Niska https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1598722/pro-life-activist-claims-state-funded-abortion-pil-hnakdh3Z3H https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1598722_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1598722_video_v4.mp4 Pro life activist claims state funded abortion pill poses risks to women in Washington Live Action correspondent Christina Bennett claims Washington's publicly funded abortion pill has unreported risks to women. 2026-02-12T21:26:57.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Christina BennettLive Actionabortion pillwomens healthpro lifeabortion risks https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1598723/the-center-square-daily-2-11-26-immigration-fraud-OwpuvdQKRQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1598723_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1598723_video_v4.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 2.11.26 | Immigration Fraud Concerns, CA's Tax-Per-Mile, & Illinois DEI The Center Square Daily | Thursday Feb. 12th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, as Homan announces ICE surge pull back in Minnesota, fraud concerns remain. The Center Square’s Madeline Shannon joins from the California Capitol grounds to share details on a proposal to study a tax-per-mile on cars to replace gas taxes. And a look at the investigative teams' look at the DEI commission in Illinois. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-12T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 940 immigration enforcementsocial services fraudMinnesotaCaliforniatax-per-mileCalifornia driversper-mile taxCA billCalifornia gas taxGreg BishopThe Center SquaretaxpayerIllinois DEITom Homaninvestigation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1598724/state-senator-phil-fortunato-sound-transit-bonds-w-lKH17lalL_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1598724_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1598724_video_v4.mp4 State Senator Phil Fortunato: Sound Transit bonds will hurt future generations State Senator Phil Fortunato says Sound Transit bonds will hurt future generations. 2026-02-12T20:08:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 Phil FortunatoSound Transitgovernment bondsstate senatorcar tabsWashington statefinancial planningfinancial issues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1598725/sound-transit-faces-backlash-from-democrat-state-s-jrMGAmsuFx https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1598725_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1598725_video_v4.mp4 Sound Transit faces backlash from Democrat State Senator T'wina Nobles Democrat State Senator T'wina Nobles joined Republicans in voting no on Sound Transit bonds. 2026-02-12T20:08:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 T'wina NoblesSound TransitWashington stateState senatorLegislative districtTransit projects https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1598845/washington-may-become-a-nationwide-provider-of-abo-JFrpxFLGau https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1598845_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1598845_video_v4.mp4 Washington may become a nationwide provider of abortion pills Debate grows over Washington State bill that would allow distribution of publicly funded abortion pills possibly nationwide, as GOP lawmakers raise concerns. 2026-02-13T00:48:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 425 abortion pillsWashington stateSenate Bill 5917abortion lawspro-lifeCarleen JohnsonLeonard ChristianJessica BatemanChristina BennettLive Actionwomen's health https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1598846/washington-in-focus-daily-2-12-26-abortion-pill-di-gqvp-4TjHM https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1598846_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1598846_video_v4.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 2.12.26 | Abortion pill distribution drama & massive bonds for transit Washington in Focus Daily | Thursday Feb. 12th, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, concerns over Washington's ability to distribute abortion pills nationwide take center stage, activists warn there are unreported risks these pills pose to women, and the state has passed legislation to fund Sound Transit with bonds for 75 years. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-12T23:21:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 798 Carleen JohnsonAbortion pillsSound TransitWashington StateSenate Bill 5917Senate Bill 6148abortion pillbond obligationLeonard ChristianJessica BatemanPhil FortunatoLive ActionChristina BennettTwina NoblesSound Transit Bill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1599033/independent-energy-producers-charged-thousands-und-Ycya1xfChQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1599033_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1599033_video_v4.mp4 Independent energy producers charged thousands under climate policies Jason Isaac, CEO of American Energy Institute, speaks about the cost of climate policies for independent energy producers 2026-02-13T15:53:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 Jason IsaacAmerican Energy Instituteindependent energy producersclimate policiesenergy costsoil and gasgreenhouse gas emissionsfederal government regulationscompliance costsPermian BasinTexas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1599034/illinois-state-rifle-association-criticizes-propos-S_ZptzA4dL https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1599034_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1599034_video_v4.mp4 Illinois State Rifle Association criticizes proposed RIFL Act, updates status of gun ban challenge For Illinois in Focus Daily, Greg Bishop shares a conversation with Illinois State Rifle Association's Ed Sullivan about the status of the legal challenge against Illinois' gun ban and a proposed new gun control law he says could lead to gun stores and manufacturers leaving the state. 2026-02-13T15:30:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 689 Ed SullivanIllinoisRifle Actgun controlsecond amendmentfirearm salesfirearm injuriesGun ownershipSenate Joycegun and magazine banfirearms licensesIllinois legislationCenter SquareState House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1599035/illinois-ag-responds-to-trump-terminating-obama-er-YmiATD5Tmr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1599035_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1599035_video_v4.mp4 Illinois' AG responds to Trump terminating Obama-era climate change policy For Illinois in Focus Daily, Greg Bishop discusses President Donald Trump's action on vehicle emissions and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul's response. 2026-02-13T15:27:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 374 Donald TrumpKwame RaoulGreg Bishopemission standardsautomobile industrygreenhouse gasair pollutionclimate changeEnvironmental Protection AgencyJoe BidenBarack ObamaIllinoisRepublican Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1599037/illinois-in-focus-rifl-act-criticized-as-gun-owner-g-qR7zz6Cn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1599037_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1599037_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: RIFL Act criticized as gun owners await PICA ruling; Trump defends emissions rule Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Feb. 13th, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-02-13T14:30:41.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1281 IllinoisRifle ActGun ControlIllinois State Rifle AssociationGun OwnersFirearmsDonald TrumpKwame RaoulGun ViolenceIllinois Gun LawGun Magazine BanGas EmissionsClimate ChangeEPAGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1599038/lawmakers-vote-to-have-public-bonds-fund-75-more-y-ZBgQG5Tyuv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1599038_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1599038_video_v4.mp4 Lawmakers vote to have public bonds fund 75 more years of Sound Transit Lawmakers have voted to extend public bond funding for Sound Transit for another 75 years. Supporters say the move ensures long-term infrastructure investment and regional transportation growth, while critics question the financial impact on taxpayers and future generations. 2026-02-13T14:27:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 332 Sound TransitSenate Bill 6148T'wina NoblesPhil FortunatoLegislatureMunicipal BondsPublic Power Supplystate senateWashingtontransit billSenate floorRepublican PartyDemocratic Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1599118/california-considering-a-bill-to-study-imposing-a-DgO9ikZ9Cj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1599118_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1599118_video_v4.mp4 California considering a bill to study imposing a per mile user charge in place of gas tax California considering a bill to study imposing a per mile user charge in place of gas tax 2026-02-13T16:55:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 californiagas taxper mile chargeroad user chargevehicle trackingtransportation policystate legislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1599357/possible-permeant-tax-exemptions-for-senior-center-_UUl_wjWsl https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1599357_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1599357_video_v4.mp4 Possible permeant tax exemptions for senior centers in Washington Rep. Barnard (R-Pasco) gives her reasoning for proposing tax exemptions for senior centers. 2026-02-13T21:30:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Stephanie BarnardWashingtonSenior CentersTax ExemptionTax ReliefTax Law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1599358/walsh-the-progressive-left-is-supporting-a-threat-0YR7ZHF73o https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1599358_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1599358_video_v4.mp4 Walsh: The Progressive Left Is Supporting A Threat To Our Democracy Rep. Jim Walsh (R-Aberdeen) voices his concerns over the 'Initiative Killer' Bill. 2026-02-13T20:54:56.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 Jim WalshInitiative Killer BillWashington StateState ConstitutionInitiativeReferendumStatutory LawProgressive LeftState Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1599359/washington-republican-calls-voters-right-act-a-pre-KUOjKDflbd https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1599359_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1599359_video_v4.mp4 Washington Republican Calls 'Voters Right Act' A "Prejudice Bill" Rep. Ybarra blasts the Democrats' 'Voters Right' Act. 2026-02-13T20:54:53.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 81 Alex YbarraVoters Right Actpoliticalvoting rightsWashington stateconservativevoting law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1599360/transportation-officials-say-a-loophole-closed-on-1GIyfiof0C https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1599360_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1599360_video_v4.mp4 Transportation officials say a loophole closed on CDL drivers The Center Square Daily host Greg Bishop talks with North Carolina's TCS editor Alan Wooten about transportation officials saying a loophole was closed on CDL drivers. 2026-02-13T20:49:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 806 CDL DriversNoncompliant trainingTrucking accidentsdriver shortagetrucking industrySAFE SystemUS citizenForm I-94English proficiencyNoncompliant statesfederal moneyDonald TrumpObama eraclimate changeEPA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1599361/america-s-talking-featuring-moments-out-of-arizona-FqVpbcqIe7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1599361_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1599361_video_v4.mp4 America's Talking: Featuring Moments out of Arizona, Pennsylvania, Michigan, & Georgia Statehouses During The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop shares moments from several statehouses across the country discussing potential fraud within taxpayer funded social service programs. Featuring: • PA state Rep. Jim Haddock and Maternal and Family Health Services President and CEO Maria Montaro Edwards • Georgia state Rep. Martin Momtahan • Michigan state Budget Director Jen Flood • Jane Ahearn with Herra Ariano on behalf of Gifforts 2026-02-13T20:15:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 328 The Center SquareSocial ServicesSNAPWIC FundingArizonaPennsylvaniaMichiganGeorgiafederal tax dollarsJim HaddockJen FloodGun ControlGiffordsArizona House Billnews platform https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1599362/the-center-square-daily-2-13-26-trump-climate-poli-R7FSlJ2_8f https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1599362_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1599362_video_v4.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 2.13.26 | Trump Climate Policy Impact & CDL Loophole Closed The Center Square Daily | Friday Feb. 13th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, President Trump terminates an Obama-era climate change policy. The Center Square’s Alan Wooten discusses changes to the CDL licensing rules that transportation officials say closes a loophole. And a look at state houses from Arizona to Michigan considering a variety of legislation from arming teachers to shrinking SNAP error rates. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-13T19:15:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1165 Trump administrationclimate change policyCDL driverscommercial drivers licenseThe Center SquareAlan WootenCDL driverTransportationdriver trainingSNAPSNAP error ratesGreg BishopObama-eratrucking industryFederal Money https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1599363/proposed-changes-to-california-governors-emergency-abWllPKogM https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1599363_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1599363_video_v4.mp4 Proposed Changes to California Governor’s Emergency Powers Assemblyman James Gallagher (R-Chico) discusses Assembly Bill 1835, a proposal to change the Governor’s emergency powers by shifting authority over state agencies during a declared emergency. 2026-02-13T18:31:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 279 James GallagherAssembly Bill 1835emergency powersCalifornia governorstate agencieslegislative oversightcovidexecutive powerlegislatureCalifornia lawpolicy making body https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1599365/why-is-california-looking-to-replace-its-gas-tax-BWSIoWKQh8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1599365_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1599365_video_v4.mp4 Why is California looking to replace its gas tax? From The Center Square Daily | 2.12.26 | Immigration Fraud Concerns, CA's Tax-Per-Mile, & Illinois DEI 2026-02-13T17:00:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 california gas taxroad user chargeelectric vehiclescalifornia politicstax revenueassembly bill 1421 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1599419/spokane-given-two-weeks-to-address-forever-chemica-tZDWpn_sje https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1599419_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1599419_video_v4.mp4 Spokane Given Two Weeks To Address ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Drinking Water The Center Square's TJ Martinell and Tim Clouser discuss Spokane city and county leaders having two weeks to submit a plan to provide clean drinking water to areas impacted by PFAS contamination near Spokane International Airport. 2026-02-13T22:53:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 711 forever chemicalsPFASdrinking waterSpokanewater contaminationclean waterSpokane International Airportchemical contaminationTim ClouserTJ Martinellfirefighting foamsFAAWashington statewater supplyAl French https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1599493/washington-senate-minority-leader-says-high-earner-hSpQM_n7tc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1599493_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1599493_video_v4.mp4 Washington Senate Minority Leader Says 'High Earners Tax' will become a tax on everyone Washington Senate Minority Leader, John Braun, Says 'High Earners Tax' will become a tax on everyone, 2026-02-14T01:38:56.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 122 John BraunWashington StateState SenateHigh Earners TaxTax increaseState RevenueIncome TaxTax ReformMinority LeaderTaxation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1599494/gipson-we-need-to-hold-state-agencies-accountable-hr54IXo8Q6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1599494_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1599494_video_v4.mp4 Gipson: We need to hold state agencies accountable California State Assembly member Mike Gipson (D-Gardena), discussing one of his bills from previous years that was selected to undergo a new process in the state Assembly that will look at the outcomes of legislation passed over the last several years. 2026-02-13T23:13:39.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 191 Mike GipsonCaliforniaState AgenciesAssembly Bill 2247foster careRobert RivaslegislationaccountabilityCalifornia State Assembly https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1599495/washington-in-focus-daily-2-12-26-trump-s-doe-targ-XmVwGyjpjl https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1599495_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1599495_video_v4.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 2.12.26 | Trump's DOE Targets Washington & Dems Work To Stop Initiatives Washington in Focus Daily | Friday Feb. 13th, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, Republicans are fighting back against limiting initiatives, Trump's Dept. Of Education is investigating the Puyallup school district , and Spokane's drinking water is found to be contamindated with dangers levels of PFAS. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-13T23:09:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1368 Washington In Focusinitiative referendumPuyallup school districtTrump administrationforever chemicalsclean drinking waterPFASSpokaneWashington Statewater contaminationclean waterSpokane residentsJim WalshSenate BillEcology https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1604580/illinois-diversity-commission-salaries-soar-as-cer-zmSKlGg2oz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1604580_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1604580_video_v4.mp4 Illinois Diversity Commission Salaries Soar as Certified Minority Businesses Plunge (The Center Square) – Illinois diversity commissioners are paid tens of thousands more than other state boards but aren't required to work full time, allowing them to run a digital media company, freelance as a human resources contractor, teach and consult for universities, direct a play and run a business hosting Dungeons and Dragons games at bars, an investigation by The Center Square found. Lawmakers of both parties expressed concern about what the TCS three-month investigation found – with one state representative calling for an audit of the agency. The seven Commission on Equity and Inclusion commissioners, who lead Illinois' diversity efforts, meet less frequently than some of their counterparts elsewhere in state government, take no votes of consequence to the public, and earn substantially more money -- each about $150,000 per year, according to records of their activities. The average Illinois state salary is between $54,000 and $80,000 so the commissioners make two to three times as much as the typical worker.... For the full article: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_bd52a909-1a01-4e40-b445-3c6545ce06be.html 2026-02-16T20:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 124 Illinoisdiversitycommissiongovernmentauditstate salaryminority businessAdam Niemerglegislative auditJared StrongThe Center Squaregovernment spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1605925/immigration-measures-in-wa-va-and-fl-_zjrPD6tca https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1605925_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1605925_video_v4.mp4 Immigration measures in WA, VA and FL For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop reviews brief policies being discussed around immigration status in the Washington, Virginia and Florida statehouses. 2026-02-17T22:15:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 202 immigrationWashington StateVirginiaFloridaemployment policiesshared leavehate crimeimmigration statusMichelle MaldonadoOrange CountyMarquise McMillersFlorida budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1605926/statehouses-across-the-country-look-at-tax-policy-w_w2e6bEs2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1605926_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1605926_video_v4.mp4 Statehouses across the country look at tax policy For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop reviews tax and spend policies being discussed in statehouses across the country. 2026-02-17T22:00:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 305 tax policytax reliefstate taxproperty taxesincome taxThe Center SquarenewsreporterJB PritzkerTony EversJohn Braunspeakingon air https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1605927/illinois-governor-to-deliver-budget-address-on-wed-JRoEkdIScz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1605927_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1605927_video_v4.mp4 Illinois Governor to deliver budget address on Wednesday For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop and Jim Talamonti discuss the upcoming budget address from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, and how much the state's spending and taxes have increased in the past 7 years. 2026-02-17T21:45:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 701 JB PritzkerIllinois Governorbudget addresstax increasesstate economyIllinoisBudgettax proposalsGraduated income taxJ. B. PritzkerIllinois headlinesBudget addressAffordabilityGreg BishopCook County https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1605928/u-s-colleges-report-5-2b-in-foreign-funds-for-2025-nMi0rYMVo6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1605928_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1605928_video_v4.mp4 U.S. colleges report $5.2B in foreign funds for 2025 For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop talks with education reporter Esther Wickham about her story showing U.S. colleges getting $5.2 billion in foreign funds in 2025. Read the story here: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_ce781307-8089-490f-9bef-a0e6c34fc324.html 2026-02-17T21:24:51.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 575 foreign fundinghigher educationuniversityforeign aideducationfundingEsther WickhamGreg Bishopforeign influenceDepartment of Educationcollege campusStanford Universitymedical researchscientific researchJewish students https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1605929/democrats-want-to-drain-pension-funds-in-washingto-zw4k83o0r_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1605929_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1605929_video_v4.mp4 Democrats want to drain pension funds in Washington Rep. Peter Abbarno (R-Centralia) calls out house Democrats for targeting pension funds in order to fund operating expenses. 2026-02-17T20:21:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Peter AbbarnoWashingtonPension FundsState BudgetHouse DemocratsHouse RepublicansGovernment Spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1605930/the-center-square-daily-2-17-26-tax-policy-college-fdVTzNNrf7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1605930_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1605930_video_v4.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 2.17.26 | Tax Policy, College Foreign Aid, & Pritzker's Tax Increases The Center Square Daily | Tuesday Feb. 17th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, legislatures across the country are considering their state tax policies. The Center Square’s Esther Wickham lays out data from the U.S. Department of Education on colleges receiving money from foreign countries including China, Russia, and Iran. A look at state houses from Washington to Virginia considering a variety of legislation concerning immigrants. And The Center Square's Jim Talamonti joins to discuss Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker's upcoming State of the State address. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-17T20:15:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1856 Tax policystate taxesforeign fundsU.S. collegesIllinoisJ.B. Pritzkerimmigration policystate legislationforeign fundingbudget addressThe Center SquareGreg BishopVirginiaWashingtonFlorida https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1605931/the-politics-of-ai-at-work-education-industry-the-rerE8wRG-m https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1605931_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1605931_video_v4.mp4 The Politics of AI at Work: Education, Industry & the Partisan Gap Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the use of AI, on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2026-02-17T19:21:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 759 Chris KrugOrphe DivounguyEveryday EconomicsAI usagepolitical affiliationGallup Workforce Paneljob displacement riskdata analysisAIPolitics of AIeconomistsAI researchArtificial IntelligenceDecision makingCenter Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1605932/washington-gop-voice-concerns-over-moving-goal-pos-3_qRLCbgIZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1605932_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1605932_video_v4.mp4 Washington GOP voice concerns over "moving goal posts" on income tax hikes Sen. Drew MacEwen (R-Union) is raising concerns about what they describe as “moving the goal posts” when it comes to proposed income tax increases. 2026-02-17T17:47:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 157 Drew MacEwenWashingtonincome taxtax policybudgetstate of washingtonrepublican partyGOPtax increasesproperty taxes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1605933/trump-s-dept-of-education-targets-washington-schoo-OIvV_9YPP9 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1605933_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1605933_video_v4.mp4 Trump's Dept. of Education Targets Washington School District In this clip from Washington In Focus Daily, Carleen Johnson explains why President Trump is using the Department Of Education to go after the Puyallup school district. 2026-02-17T17:09:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 trump administrationdepartment of educationschool districtsexual assaultpuyallupwashington stateinvestigation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1605934/heated-debate-in-washington-over-child-welfare-ref-3P1aFMOpuX https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1605934_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1605934_video_v4.mp4 Heated debate In Washington over child welfare reform Rep. Travis Couture and Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon got into a fiery debate over the 'Keeping Families Together Act'. 2026-02-17T17:07:51.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 150 Travis CoutureJoe FitzgibbonChild WelfareKeeping Families Together ActWashington StateFentanyl CrisisSubstance AbuseChild SafetyDrug AbuseDebating https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1606078/house-floor-erupts-in-heated-debate-over-child-wel-gCQdMVB3qe https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1606078_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1606078_video_v4.mp4 House Floor Erupts In Heated Debate Over Child Welfare Reform In Washington In this video Rep. Travis Couture (R-Allyn) rails against House Democrats 'Keeping Families Together Act'. 2026-02-18T00:13:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Travis CoutureWashingtonchild welfarefentanylchild safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1606079/democrats-want-to-rollback-the-estate-tax-in-washi--V4ba0DJfO https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1606079_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1606079_video_v4.mp4 Democrats Want To Rollback The Estate Tax In Washington Carleen Johnson explains why Democrats are quietly trying to rollback the estate tax in Washington. 2026-02-17T23:48:50.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 167 Estate TaxTax RollbackWashington StateDemocratic PartyWealthyTax PolicyState RevenueSenate BillClaudia KauffmanMark HarmsworthTax Hikes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1606080/higher-taxes-become-law-in-washington-JHPDKbY90T https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1606080_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1606080_video_v4.mp4 Higher Taxes Become Law In Washington The Washington State Senate passes new legislation raising taxes on wealthy individuals. Sen. Drew MacEwen argues that the government will "move the goal posts" and soon have these taxes apply to more people. 2026-02-17T23:20:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 227 Washington StateWashington State SenateTax LegislationDrew MacEwenIncome TaxTaxTaxesRaising TaxesTax IncreaseGovernment SpendingBob Ferguson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1606081/california-introduces-harsh-dui-penalties-Z0i0yijCul https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1606081_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1606081_video_v4.mp4 California introduces harsh DUI penalties Assembly Member Tom Lackey (R-Palmdale) is one of three legislators in California introducing DUI-related legislation this year that would impose harsher penalties on those convicted of DUIs 2026-02-17T23:13:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 256 Tom LackeyCaliforniaDUIDriving Under the InfluenceLegislationCalifornia AssemblyPalmdalerepeat offendersdrunk drivingimpaired drivingpenaltieslawmakers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1606082/governor-ferguson-says-tax-hikes-are-only-for-the-16b0fnDJk9 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1606082_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1606082_video_v4.mp4 Governor Ferguson Says Tax Hikes Are Only For The Wealthy Governor Bob Ferguson says tax hikes will only apply to people making over 1 million dollars. 2026-02-17T23:06:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 Bob FergusonTax HikesMillionaires TaxIncome TaxTaxationWashington StateWealthy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1606083/washington-in-focus-daily-2-17-26-tax-hikes-become-0UB_5IxDnV https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1606083_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1606083_video_v4.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 2.17.26 | Tax Hikes Become Law & Heated Debate Over Child Welfare Laws Washington in Focus Daily | Monday Feb. 17th, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, the state has raised taxes on high earners, Democrats are quietly trying to roll back their estate tax hikes , and two congressmen get into a heated debate over 'The Keeping Families Together Act'. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-17T23:03:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 845 WashingtonTax BillIncome TaxTax ReformEstate TaxChild WelfareKeeping Families Together ActDrug AddictionFentanyl AbuseSubstance AbuseChild EndangermentState GovernmentCarleen JohnsonDrew MacEwenJamie Pedersen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1606504/why-are-democrats-looking-to-rollback-the-estate-t-M_A6G9ZBgE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1606504_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1606504_video_v4.mp4 Why Are Democrats Looking To Rollback The Estate Tax In Washington? Carleen Johnson reports that Democrats in Washington are quietly trying to rollback their own hikes on the estate tax. 2026-02-18T15:42:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 estate taxwashington statedemocratstax policyrevenue https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1606505/washington-house-floor-erupts-over-child-welfare-r-DgOmyxKVqI https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1606505_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1606505_video_v4.mp4 Washington House Floor Erupts Over Child Welfare Reform In this clip Rep. Travis Couture and Rep. John Fitzgibbon square off over reforms to the 'Keeping Families Together Act'. 2026-02-18T15:34:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 333 Keeping Families Together Actchild welfare reformTravis CoutureJoe Fitzgibbondrug addicted parentschild deathsfentanyl exposurepublic hearingsimminent harmchild welfarechild harmchild death https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1606506/republicans-urge-pritzker-to-focus-on-taxpayers-in-pRajQ1uGAx https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1606506_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1606506_video_v4.mp4 Republicans urge Pritzker to focus on taxpayers in Wednesday’s budget address For Illinois in Focus Daily, host Greg Bishop reviews moments from Gov. J.B. Pritzker's 2025 budget address and what Republicans are looking for from the Democratic incumbent in the 2026 address. 2026-02-18T14:45:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1001 IllinoisJ.B. Pritzkerbudget addressstate spendingtax increasesproperty taxIllinois taxpayerstax payersDan UgastePatrick WindhorstIllinois statefederal fundingIllinois PoliticsHigh TaxesSNAP benefits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1606507/illinois-in-focus-republicans-urge-pritzker-to-foc-gvTxQFGlBT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1606507_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1606507_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Republicans urge Pritzker to focus on taxpayers in Wednesday’s budget address Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Feb. 19th, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-02-18T14:25:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1208 Illinois in FocusJB PritzkerBudget AddressState SpendingIllinois economyIllinois politicsproperty taxespension costsfederal fundingGreg BishopThe Center Squareeducation fundingpublic schoolsstate agencyAlexi Giannoulias https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1606613/illinois-looks-at-new-taxes-including-a-controvers-UbQxAN7z8X https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1606613_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1606613_video_v4.mp4 Illinois looks at new taxes including a controversial "campfire tax" From The Center Square Daily | 2.17.26 | Tax Policy, College Foreign Aid, & Pritzker's Tax Increases 2026-02-18T16:45:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Illinoistax policycampfire taxburning permittax increasesDemocratic PartyRepublican Partygovernment regulation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1606614/u-s-colleges-receive-5-2b-in-foreign-funds-in-2025-d_Sk_xVmIM https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1606614_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1606614_video_v4.mp4 U.S. colleges receive $5.2B in foreign funds in 2025 From The Center Square Daily | 2.17.26 | Tax Policy, College Foreign Aid, & Pritzker's Tax Increases 2026-02-18T16:15:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 foreign fundingUS collegescollege fundingdepartment of educationtax policyfinancial disclosuresection 117 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1606886/house-democrats-answer-questions-on-child-welfare-CfSYCiib1v https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1606886_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1606886_video_v4.mp4 House Democrats Answer Questions On Child Welfare Reform Bills Carleen Johnson asks House Democrats why child welfare reform bills continuously fail to pass. 2026-02-18T22:32:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 212 child welfarechild deathslegislationCarleen JohnsonAlicia Rulechild endangermentJoe FitzgibbonWashington StateLaurie JinkinsSenate Bill 5771 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1606887/the-center-square-daily-2-18-26-snap-policy-cost-n-nkrqQKv3-3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1606887_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1606887_video_v4.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 2.18.26 | SNAP Policy Cost, NGOs & Taxpayer-Funded Luxury Hotel Stays The Center Square Daily | Wednesday Feb. 18th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, several states are looking to address their SNAP error rates. The Center Square’s Mark Stricherz lays out his investigation into Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's use of taxpayer funds on luxury hotel stays. A look at state houses from Kansas to Maryland considering energy policy. And Lisa Stevenson, partner at NPO Accountants, shares safeguards Non-profits can implement to reduce the risk of fraud. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-18T21:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1938 SNAPtaxpayer dollarsJosh ShapiroPennsylvanialuxury hotelsstate taxpayersstate spendingenergy policynon-profit organizationgovernment grantsfederal fundinginternal controlLisa StevensonNPO Accountantsaudits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1606888/full-speech-gov-j-b-pritzker-delivers-state-of-the-vUvgoD4HZe https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1606888_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1606888_video_v5.mp4 FULL SPEECH: Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivers State of the State and Budget Address FULL SPEECH: Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivers State of the State and Budget Address 2026-02-18T14:35:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 5259 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1650604/initiative-killer-bill-dies-in-washington-J8ZuaJJuNf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1650604_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1650604_video_v4.mp4 'Initiative Killer' Bill Dies In Washington The bill that would change requirements for signature gathering and collecting will not pass through Washington this session. 2026-02-19T00:18:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 151 WashingtonState HouseInitiativeBillSignature GatheringSecretary of StateBrian HeywoodLet's Go WashingtonPolicyLegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1650607/gop-pushes-for-tax-exemption-on-diapers-gjUJ_25jmD https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1650607_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1650607_video_v4.mp4 GOP Pushes For Tax Exemption On Diapers Carleen Johnson analyzes the Democrats' plan with their new tax legislation. Plus, Sen. Nikki Torres gets support from Gov. Ferguson for her amendment to have diapers be tax exempt. 2026-02-19T00:18:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 250 income taxtax legislationNikki TorresJay Insleediaper taxtax exemptiongovernmentstate legislationWashington statefamily tax creditsmall business tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1650608/shapiro-charged-taxpayers-for-luxury-hotels-critic-5RaU0k7mNr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1650608_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1650608_video_v4.mp4 Shapiro charged taxpayers for luxury hotels, critics question spending For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop talks with The Center Square investigative reporter Mark Stricherz about his investigation into the taxpayer cost of PA Gov. Josh Shapiro's recent hotel stays and security upgrades. 2026-02-19T00:08:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 482 Josh Shapiroluxury hotelstaxpayer moneygovernment spendingPennsylvaniahotel staysMark StricherzPennsylvania governmenttaxpayer spendingcampaign accountsstate officialsHarrisburgConrad HotelKimpton Hotel MonacoPennsylvania governor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1650609/america-s-talking-energy-policy-across-the-country-5WYhb6pGmI https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1650609_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1650609_video_v4.mp4 America's Talking: Energy policy across the country For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop airs video clips from statehouses across the country touching on energy policy and consumer protection for ratepayers. 2026-02-19T00:07:49.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 299 energy policyratepayer protectionconsumer protectionelectric vehicleEV charging costsMichael FaggChuck HufstetlerBrad BolesSteve RossPatrick WindhorstKansasGeorgiaOklahomaMarylandIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1650610/states-reviewing-snap-policy-costs-impacts-C6X9KFfL6a https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1650610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1650610_video_v4.mp4 States reviewing SNAP policy costs, impacts For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop reviews conversations happening across the country about federal taxpayer funds managed by states for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. 2026-02-19T00:07:16.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 330 SNAPFood StampsNutrition AssistanceSNAP policyPolicy CostsPolicy impactsState governmentTaxpayer dollarsError RateGreg BishopThe Center SquareArizona Senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1650611/cpa-gives-tips-for-avoiding-red-flags-for-ngos-get-nrj1gVRs4y https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1650611_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1650611_video_v4.mp4 CPA gives tips for avoiding red flags for NGOs getting taxpayer money For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop shares some of a conversation he had with CPA Lisa Stevenson about red flags nonprofits getting taxpayer funds could find if they don't implement internal controls. 2026-02-19T00:06:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 489 The Center SquareLisa Stevensontaxpayer moneynon-profit organizationsnon-governmental organizationsinternal controlsfraud preventionboard membersDNO insurancestate tax dollarsGreg BishopNPO AccountantsMPO accountants https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1650613/washington-in-focus-daily-2-18-26-what-is-really-h-kXMN0wA0zU https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1650613_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1650613_video_v4.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 2.18.26 | What Is Really Happening With the New Tax Plan In Washington? Washington in Focus Daily | Wednesday Feb. 18th, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, Gov. Bob Ferguson details his plans to help working families and small businesses with the Democrat's new tax plan , child welfare reform bills continue to not get passed , and the 'Initiative Killer Bill' fails in Washington. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-19T00:05:49.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 814 Washington stateGov. Fergusonmillionaires taxtax creditwelfare reformchild welfareinitiative killerNikki TorresCarleen Johnsonstate governmentincome taxTravis CoutureLaurie JinkinsBrian HeywoodSecretary of State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1650890/draining-pensions-to-fund-climate-policy-in-washin-U5J6wQemGj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1650890_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1650890_video_v4.mp4 Draining Pensions to Fund Climate Policy in Washington The Center Square's Tim Clouser and TJ Martinell discuss Washington Democrats passing legislation in the state house that will divert money away from the LEOFF 1 Pension plan in order to cover operating expenses for climate policy. 2026-02-19T15:09:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 654 Washington Statepension planTJ MartinellTim Clouserpension obligationsPeter AbbarnoBudget ConcernsPension FundsPublicly Funded PensionsClimate ProgramsLegal actionThe Center Squareoperating costsfinancial straitsincome tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1650891/pritzkers-address-criticized-by-republicans-pointi-LwHZWF-J9W https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1650891_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1650891_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker’s address criticized by Republicans pointing to poor economic record For Illinois in Focus Daily, host Greg Bishop reviews moments from Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget address and the response from leading Statehouse Republicans. 2026-02-19T14:44:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 760 J.B. Pritzkerbudget addressIllinois economyDonald Trumptax policyeconomic initiativesIllinois legislaturestate politicsTed DabrowskiRyan SpainIllinois PoliticsJob creationTexasFloridaProperty taxes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1650892/illinois-in-focus-pritzkers-address-criticized-by-PtMroAkeqM https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1650892_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1650892_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Pritzker’s address criticized by Republicans pointing to poor economic record Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Feb. 19th, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-02-19T14:26:49.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 996 JB PritzkerJ.B. PritzkerIllinois budgetstate addressIllinois politicsIllinois legislatureeconomic impactsocial media taxpopulation declineunemployment rateGreg BishopCenter Square Dailystate newsIllinoispolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1651150/democrats-claim-new-tax-hike-won-t-lead-to-people-WGs1tDnuf1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1651150_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1651150_video_v4.mp4 Democrats Claim New Tax Hike Won't Lead To People Leaving Sen. Jamie Pedersen (D-Seattle) and Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon (D-West Seattle) say the new wealth tax will not lead to a mass exodus from Washington. 2026-02-19T19:40:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 86 Jamie PedersenJoe FitzgibbonWashington StateWealth TaxTax HikeTaxpayerState TaxesIncome TaxEconomic ImpactTax Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1651151/sen-nikki-torres-remains-skeptical-of-democrats-pa-ZCRWVIHD00 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1651151_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1651151_video_v4.mp4 Sen. Nikki Torres Remains Skeptical Of Democrats Passing GOP-Backed Amendments Sen. Nikki Torres is skeptical of Washington Democrats passing GOP-backed amendments in the new tax plan. 2026-02-19T17:41:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 Nikki TorresWashingtonDemocratsTax planTax exemptionsGOPIncome TaxDiapersCost of living https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1651153/u-s-rep-kevin-kiley-launches-calpers-esg-probe-aft-ton9iSeZo4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1651153_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1651153_video_v4.mp4 U.S. Rep. Kevin Kiley Launches CalPERS ESG Probe After The Center Square Investigation In an exclusive interview with The Center Square's Kenneth Schrupp, Congressman Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., questioned California state retirement fund objectives, saying they have an "entirely different agenda" that appears to potentially breach fiduciary duties — and puts retirees’ futures at risk in favor of progressive political objectives. 2026-02-19T17:31:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 338 Kevin KileyESG lossesCalifornia pensionGavin NewsomCaliforniaKenneth SchruppERISA reformsdebtsmall businesses https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1651245/election-integrity-remains-focus-in-election-year-njJway5vGG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1651245_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1651245_video_v4.mp4 Election integrity remains focus in election year For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop reviews conversations happening across the country about election integrity as Congress considers the SAVE Act. 2026-02-19T22:55:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 280 Election IntegrityVoter IDSAVE ActDonald TrumpCarolyn LeavittGeorgiaBrad RaffenspergerKansasEarly VotingFederal ElectionVoting RightsMidterm Election2024 Election https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1651246/poison-pills-environmentalists-lawmakers-criticize-6keFrD5Xa_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1651246_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1651246_video_v4.mp4 'Poison pills': Environmentalists, lawmakers criticize the 2026 farm bill For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop talks with The Center Square congressional reporter Therese Boudreaux about the 2026 Farm Bill and the state of the partial government shutdown. 2026-02-19T22:53:53.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 710 2026 Farm BillCrop InsuranceSNAP programGovernment ShutdownPesticide RegulationFederal FundingHomeland SecurityDHS fundingICEImmigration EnforcementFEMARepublicansDemocratsTherese BoudreauxSenator John Thune https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1651247/the-center-square-daily-2-19-26-election-integrity-tWqRnDPBLG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1651247_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1651247_video_v4.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 2.19.26 | Election Integrity & the 2026 Farm Bill The Center Square Daily | Thursday Feb. 19th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Congress considers the SAVE Act while election integrity continues to be a conversation at the state level as well. The Center Square’s Therese Boudreaux lays out the 2026 Farm Bill and discusses the partial government shutdown. And a look at state houses from the state budget address in Illinois to fraud concerns in Washington state. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-19T20:30:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1411 Election integrity2026 Farm BillGovernment shutdownState budgetVoter IDEarly votingFarm BillSNAP cutsImmigration enforcementIllinoisWashington StateWasteFraudAbuseProperty tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1651388/washington-s-new-wealth-tax-concerns-the-nba-iVS51QKk8J https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1651388_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1651388_video_v4.mp4 Washington's New Wealth Tax Concerns The NBA Gov. Bob Ferguson reportedly met with NBA commissioner Adam Silver over the league's concerns with the Sonics returning due to the new wealth tax , a new tax on tobacco products may hit Washington. 2026-02-19T23:40:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 360 washingtonwealth taxnbaseattle sonicsadam silverbob fergusoncapital flightincome taxjamie pedersenjim walsh https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1651389/possible-new-taxes-on-tobacco-products-in-washingt-oTyi2Addq3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1651389_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1651389_video_v4.mp4 Possible New Taxes On Tobacco Products in Washington A new tax on tobacco products may hit Washington soon. 2026-02-19T23:40:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 190 tobacco taxvape taxwashingtontax increasessenate ways and meansBob FergusonAssociation of Washington Businessgrocery industry https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1651390/washington-in-focus-daily-2-19-26-nba-may-snub-sea-QQ3rC29rfQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1651390_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1651390_video_v4.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 2.19.26 | NBA May Snub Seattle & Possible New Taxes On Tobacco Washington in Focus Daily | Thursday Feb. 19th, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, Gov. Bob Ferguson reportedly met with NBA commissioner Adam Silver over the league's concerns with the Sonics returning due to the new wealth tax , a new tax on tobacco products may hit Washington , and the state is draining pensions funds for law enforcement officers to fund climate policy. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-19T23:25:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1341 Washington StateTax hikesNBASeattlePension fundsAdam SilverBob FergusonTobacco TaxesLegislative sessionclimate policyCarleen JohnsonTJ MartinellTim Clouserbudget concernsincome tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1651391/critics-respond-to-illinois-gov-pritzker-s-budget-hrocPEb3eh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1651391_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1651391_video_v4.mp4 Critics respond to Illinois Gov. Pritzker's budget address: "At least we weren't called Nazis" Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker shifts tone from last years budget address, speaking on love and avoiding the word "Nazi" but House Minority Leader Tony McCombie says the address was still about his run from president. February 18, 2026 2026-02-19T23:02:51.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 J.B. PritzkerIllinoisBudget AddressTony McCombieIllinois GovernmentState PoliticsGovernment SpendingPolitical Speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1651392/illinois-budget-address-fraud-conversations-across-NfoBYz1dLA https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1651392_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1651392_video_v4.mp4 Illinois budget address & fraud conversations across the country For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop airs video clips from statehouses across the country touching on fraud as well as moments from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget address and reactions from Republicans. 2026-02-19T23:00:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 400 IllinoisJ.B. Pritzkerstate budgetfraudMedicare FraudWashington StateHealth CareMinnesotaFraudulent Practicessocial media taxCaroline LevittBob Hasegawa https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1651675/new-bill-aims-to-reduce-regulations-on-washingtons-8Iz5GGIe37 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1651675_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1651675_video_v4.mp4 New Bill Aims to Reduce Regulations on Washington’s Agricultural Industry In Washington Rep. Tom Dent (R-Moses Lake) discusses a bill that will help reduce regulatory burdens for farmers and ranchers in Washington. 2026-02-20T16:04:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 137 WashingtonAgricultureRegulationsTom DentFarmingRanchingBillWashington StateRegulatory Burdens https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1651677/pritzker-very-disappointed-in-latest-around-chicag-GLI6sjSZEV https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1651677_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1651677_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker 'very disappointed' in latest around Chicago Bears relocation For Illinois in Focus Daily, host Greg Bishop reviews the latest actions from Indiana to lure the Chicago Bears out of Illinois, and shares reaction from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. 2026-02-20T14:52:16.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 687 Chicago BearsIllinoisIndianaJ.B. PritzkerBrandon JohnsonTony McCombieNFLSports RelocationStadium DealPublic Private Partnership https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1651678/illinois-in-focus-pritzker-disappointed-as-indiana-fz0wUUSs7c https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1651678_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1651678_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Pritzker disappointed as Indiana continues to court the Chicago Bears Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Feb. 20th, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-02-19T17:59:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1338 Chicago BearsJ.B. PritzkerIndiana legislatureGreg BishopIllinois In Focusgun controlfirearms policyUS Supreme CourtViramontes caseBarnett casegun ownersTony McCombieESGinvestment regulationstax dollars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1651930/statehouses-this-week-discuss-firearms-possession-SOCw31YOJn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1651930_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1651930_video_v4.mp4 Statehouses this week discuss firearms possession, carry and suppressor laws For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop airs video clips from statehouses across the country touching on firearm policies from questions about possession to regulating suppressors and more 2026-02-20T22:43:50.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 373 firearmsgun controlstatehousessuppressorsgun lawssecond amendmentfirearm possessiongun maker liability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1651931/rep-jim-walsh-on-scotus-ruling-against-trump-s-tar-o_-m6Db6KK https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1651931_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1651931_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Jim Walsh On SCOTUS' Ruling Against Trump's Tariffs Rep. Jom Walsh (R-Aberdeen) discusses the Supreme Court's ruling against Trump's tariffs policy and what that means for Washington. 2026-02-20T22:40:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 92 Jim WalshSCOTUSSupreme CourtTrump TariffsTariffsWashington StateTrade PolicyFiscal PolicyBusiness https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1651932/california-pensions-esg-losses-under-congressional-Jew7pvVT15 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1651932_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1651932_video_v4.mp4 California pension’s ESG losses under congressional investigation For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop talks with The Center Square investigative reporter Kenneth Schrupp about California's pension plan and a congressional investigation into its losses in an ESG fund Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_f3f7d213-1e3a-444f-893d-74847f047c47.html 2026-02-20T22:36:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 496 CaliforniapensionsESGcongressional investigationinvestingtaxpayersCalPERSfiduciary dutyinvestment losses https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1651933/pres-trump-stands-by-tariffs-after-scotus-decision-K22rxwhwe6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1651933_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1651933_video_v4.mp4 Pres. Trump stands by tariffs after SCOTUS decision, shifts to different process Pres. Trump stands by tariffs after SCOTUS decision, shifts to different process February 20, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-02-20T22:33:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Donald TrumpTariffsSCOTUSSupreme CourtTradeWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1651934/supreme-court-strikes-down-bulk-of-trump-s-tariffs-px1FoSKfof https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1651934_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1651934_video_v4.mp4 Supreme Court Strikes Down Bulk of Trump's Tariffs For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop talks with The Center Square reporter Brett Rowland about the U.S. Supreme Court decision on tariffs. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_831cc387-738b-45a4-81b5-b23c5898e107.html 2026-02-20T22:23:43.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 292 Supreme CourttariffsDonald TrumptradeeconomyCongressexecutive power https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1651935/investigating-illinois-commission-on-equity-and-in-HummAoZCKJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1651935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1651935_video_v4.mp4 Investigating Illinois' Commission on Equity and Inclusion The Center Square's Jared Strong went to the Commission on Equity and Inclusion committee meeting to find out why CEI's leadership has been dodging questions. 2026-02-20T21:49:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 339 IllinoisCommission on Equitystate contractsJared Strongminority businesswomen owned businessdisability inclusiongovernment oversightpolitical accountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1651936/the-center-square-daily-2-20-26-scotus-tariff-deci-K00GGxPhH4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1651936_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1651936_video_v4.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 2.20.26 | SCOTUS Tariff Decision & California's ESG Pension Losses The Center Square Daily | Friday Feb. 20th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the bulk of President Trump's tariffs. The Center Square’s Kenneth Schrupp discusses the congressional investigation into California's ESG pension investment losses. And a look at state houses from Utah to Missouri considering firearms legislation. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-20T19:15:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1190 supreme courttariffsdonald trumpESGpensionsCalifornia pensionfirearmslegislationgun controlstate houses https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1652087/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1652087_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1652087_video_v4.mp4 Hollins: Don't Let Rhetoric Gaslight You Into Thinking California Is Soft On Crime Tinisch Hollins is the executive director of Californians for Safety and Justice. Here she is touting the state's commitment to rethinking public safety and criminal justice. 2026-02-21T00:12:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 180 Californiacrimecriminal justicepublic safetyrehabilitationtinisch hollinscalifornians for safety and justicecrime reformaccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1652088/gov-gavin-newsom-touts-san-quentin-makeover-to-the-QUzHg0qOQK https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1652088_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1652088_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Gavin Newsom Touts San Quentin Makeover To The Press California Governor Gavin Newsom held a press conference to highlight the state's changed to San Quentin prison facilities. 2026-02-21T00:12:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 233 Gavin NewsomSan Quentinprison reformcalifornia governmentpublic safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1652089/how-does-scotus-ruling-against-trump-s-tariffs-imp-Z0ovnWTwjo https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1652089_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1652089_video_v4.mp4 How Does SCOTUS Ruling Against Trump's Tariffs Impact Our Economy? The SCOTUS Ruled against President Trump's use of tariffs in a 6-3 decision. How will this ruling impact Washington's economy? 2026-02-21T00:08:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 303 SCOTUSTrumptariffseconomyWashingtontradeSupreme Courttaxesinternational trade https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1652090/washington-in-focus-daily-2-20-26-how-scotus-rulin-P4nJo024MA https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1652090_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1652090_video_v4.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 2.20.26 | How SCOTUS' Ruling Against Trump's Tariffs Impact The Economy Washington in Focus Daily | Thursday Feb. 20, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, The Supreme Court rules against President Trump's tariff policy, State representatives and business leaders weigh in on the landmark decision , and a bill that will reduce regulations for Washington's farmers and ranchers gains momentum. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-21T00:04:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1643 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1652091/new-bill-would-allow-washington-s-ag-massive-inves-dtiyag38Jl https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1652091_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1652091_video_v4.mp4 New Bill Would Allow Washington's AG Massive Investigative Powers The Center Square's Tim Clouser and TJ Martinell disscuss a new bill in Washington hat would expand the state's Attorney General's office power in civil investigations. 2026-02-20T23:28:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 779 WashingtonAttorney GeneralCivil InvestigationsSenate BillState Lawgovernment oversight https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1652298/if-the-housing-market-is-a-leading-indicator-for-r-cMv-MPhaFU https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1652298_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1652298_video_v4.mp4 If the Housing Market Is a Leading Indicator for Recession, Then Its Flashing Yellow Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss warning signs in the housing market, on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2026-02-21T12:01:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 511 housing marketrecessioneconomic indicatorsreal estatemarket trends https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1653337/pritzker-tells-trump-to-refund-tariffs-as-treasury-J-8scJQD3A https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1653337_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1653337_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker tells Trump to refund tariffs as treasury secretary blasts election rhetoric For Illinois in Focus Daily, host Greg Bishop airs some of the latest reaction from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to the Supreme Court's ruling against President Donald Trump's tariffs, and also airs criticism from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about political rhetoric in Illinois' U.S. Senate primary. 2026-02-23T16:33:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 728 J.B. PritzkerDonald TrumptariffsIllinoisSupreme CourtScott BessentJuliana StrattonIllinois Senate Primary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1653338/illinois-in-focus-pritzker-tells-trump-to-refund-t-eacqwW8yFQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1653338_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1653338_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Pritzker tells Trump to refund tariffs; Treasury secretary blasts rhetoric Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Feb. 23th, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-02-23T14:39:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1528 IllinoisPritzkerTrumptariffstreasury secretaryScott Bessent https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1653600/statehouses-discuss-immigration-enforcement-budget-dd57uwjsrH https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1653600_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1653600_video_v4.mp4 Statehouses discuss immigration enforcement, budgets For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop airs video clips from statehouses across the country touching on fraud, immigration, and gun policy. 2026-02-23T22:30:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 304 state governmentimmigration policygun controlfraud investigationstate budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1653601/president-trump-s-reaction-to-scotus-ruling-on-tar-jsmZNv0w0q https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1653601_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1653601_video_v4.mp4 President Trump's reaction to SCOTUS ruling on tariff powers For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop talks with The Center Square D.C. Bureau Chief Sarah Roderick-Fitch about President Trump's reaction to Friday's SCOTUS ruling on tariff powers and what to expect going forward. 2026-02-23T22:15:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 806 trumptariffsscotussupreme courttradesarah roderick fitchgreg bishopeconomyus economytrade lawtariffs reaction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1653602/illinois-diversity-leaders-dodge-questions-as-they-NvN_SrT59I https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1653602_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1653602_video_v4.mp4 Illinois diversity leaders dodge questions as they slip farther from goals For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop talks with The Center Square investigative reporter Jared Strong about his investigation into the taxpayer cost of Illinois' Equity and Inclusion Commission and the failure to make progress toward their stated goals. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_83dd7093-803f-422b-9ebc-40d70c60fe80.html Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2026-02-23T22:00:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 597 Illinoisdiversityequityinclusioncommissiontaxpayersgovernment spendingstate contractsJared Strong https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1653603/the-center-square-daily-2-23-26-tariff-impacts-sup-PDPSd9C8Up https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1653603_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1653603_video_v4.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 2.23.26 | Tariff Impacts, Supreme Court Action, & Illinois DEI Exclusive The Center Square Daily | Monday Feb. 23rd, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, the U.S. Supreme Court is taking up a case out of Colorado dealing with climate change. The Center Square’s Jared Strong shares his investigative reporting on the Illinois' Commission on Equity and Inclusion. Greg takes a look at state houses from Georgia to Arizona discussing a variety of legislation including immigration and firearms policy. And the Center Square's D.C. Bureau Chief Sarah Roderick-Fitch shares what it was like to be in the briefing room as President Trump responded to the Supreme Court's tariff decision. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-23T21:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1967 supreme courttariffsillinoisdeiclimate changefossil fuelsstate governmentlegislationimmigration policyfirearms policypresident trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1653604/former-wa-ag-rob-mckenna-having-a-progressive-inco-_J63OF2t_Q https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1653604_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1653604_video_v4.mp4 Former WA AG Rob McKenna: Having a Progressive Income Tax Means Pretending Income Isn’t Property Former Washington State Attorney General Rob Mckenna shares his thoughts n the dangers of a progressive income tax. 2026-02-23T17:24:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 219 Rob McKennaWashington StateProgressive Income TaxProperty RightsTaxationTax policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1653605/pierce-county-sheriff-opposes-bill-allowing-unelec-OR_HKYxOIl https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1653605_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1653605_video_v4.mp4 Pierce County Sheriff Opposes Bill Allowing Unelected Officials to Decertify Sheriffs Pierce County Sheriff, Kevin Swank, speaks out in opposition to SB 5974. The bill would allow a state board of unelected officials the ability to decertify sheriffs. 2026-02-23T17:21:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 Pierce County SheriffKevin SwankSB 5974sheriff decertificationstate board https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1653762/sheriff-swank-sounds-off-on-washington-bureaucrats-6LeWYkmfiw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1653762_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1653762_video_v4.mp4 Sheriff Swank Sounds Off On Washington Bureaucrats Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swanks is not happy with the State's Newest law Enforcement reform bill. 2026-02-24T01:01:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 284 sherifflaw enforcementreform billwashingtonkeith swankpierce countyelected sheriff https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1653763/debate-heats-up-over-new-income-tax-bill-NMwXpo_xPq https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1653763_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1653763_video_v4.mp4 Debate Heats Up Over New Income Tax Bill The 'high earners tax' is set to go through another round of hearings this week. Opponents to the bill are voicing their concerns loudly as the state looks to implement a new "millionaires tax" 2026-02-24T01:00:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 481 income taxwashington statemillionaires taxstate constitutionrob mckennasenate bill 6346property taxcapital flightpublic hearing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1653765/kitsap-county-sheriff-candidate-rick-kuss-speaks-o-NNKWqxo7PX https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1653765_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1653765_video_v4.mp4 Kitsap County Sheriff Candidate Rick Kuss Speaks Out Against law Enforcement Reform Bill Kitsap County Sheriff candidate Rick Kuss speaking in opposition to proposed law enforcement reform bill. 2026-02-24T00:07:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 Rick KussKitsap CountySheriff CandidateLaw Enforcement ReformSB 5974 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1653766/washington-in-focus-daily-2-23-26-income-tax-debat-FLckmrKmJC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1653766_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1653766_video_v4.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 2.23.26 | Income Tax Debate & Sheriff Swank On Law Enforcement Reform Washington in Focus Daily | Monday Feb. 23, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, debate continues in Washington over newly proposed income taxes, Sheriff Keith Swank gives his take on new law enforcement reform bills , and we preview what's ahead this week in Washington state. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-23T23:54:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 843 Washington StateIncome TaxLaw EnforcementSheriff SwankTax DebateKeith SwankLegislative SessionRob McKennaTaxpayer Headlines https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1654254/job-creators-are-concerned-about-washington-state-UPM-iVGSly https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1654254_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1654254_video_v4.mp4 Job Creators Are Concerned About Washington State's Proposed Income Tax Job creators are concerned about the new income tax proposal in Washington state. Former AG Rob McKenna weighs in on the possible damages of this legislation. 2026-02-24T16:39:53.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 income taxwashington statejob creatorsrob mckennalegislationbusiness impacttax proposaltax systementrepreneurs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1654256/illinois-diversity-commissioner-asks-reporter-for-ij5W9NbQNt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1654256_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1654256_video_v4.mp4 Illinois Diversity Commissioner asks reporter for solutions From The Center Square Daily | 2.23.26 | Tariff Impacts, Supreme Court Action, & Illinois DEI Exclusive 2026-02-24T16:29:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 illinoisdiversitycommissionerreportertaxpayer fundsdeigovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1655367/the-center-square-daily-2-24-26-prayer-in-schools-3LKaaVYyME https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1655367_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1655367_video_v4.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 2.24.26 | Prayer in Schools & Housing Reform The Center Square Daily | Tuesday Feb. 24th, 2026 Esther Wickham hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, the U.S. Department of Education issues a new guidance tied to federal education funding on prayer in schools. The Center Square’s Jim Talamonti discusses a proposal in Illinois to make housing more affordable by cutting back on zoning restrictions and the opposition from the Municipal league. And a look at headlines across the country from questioning tax breaks for AI data centers in Virginia to education leaders embracing AI for schools in Louisiana. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-24T20:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 970 prayer in schoolshousing reformtaxpayereducation fundingAI in schoolszoning restrictions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1656679/states-consider-ai-in-schools-data-center-tax-brea-jvW4iK2DVU https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1656679_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1656679_video_v4.mp4 States Consider AI in Schools, Data Center Tax Breaks, and Buy-Now-Pay-Later Loans For The Center Square Daily, Esther Wickham reviews headlines from The Center Square out of Louisiana, Virginia, Wisconsin, and New York 2026-02-24T22:03:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 145 AI in schoolsdata centertax breaksbuy now pay laterLouisianaVirginiaWisconsinNew Yorkstate legislationconsumer protection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1656680/federal-government-issues-guidance-on-prayer-in-sc-_OlEe46GFG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1656680_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1656680_video_v4.mp4 Federal government issues guidance on prayer in schools For The Center Square Daily, Esther Wickham discusses a new guidance from the Department of Education on prayer in schools 2026-02-24T21:57:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 222 prayer in schoolsdepartment of educationreligious freedomfirst amendmentpublic schools https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1656681/municipal-league-housing-reform-could-strip-author--kzTxqSpbF https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1656681_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1656681_video_v4.mp4 Municipal League: Housing reform could strip authority from local communities For The Center Square Daily, Esther Wickham talks with The Center Square Illinois reporter Jim Talamonti about housing reform efforts in Illinois and Michigan, and local concerns. 2026-02-24T21:51:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 593 housing reformzoninglocal controlillinoismichiganmunicipal leaguejb pritzkeraffordable housingstate governmentlegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1656682/anti-income-tax-advocates-share-concerns-of-capita-wK5WvgY8cT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1656682_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1656682_video_v4.mp4 Anti-Income Tax Advocates Share Concerns Of Capital Flight In Washington Adrian Jones is an anti-income tax advocate and here she is expressing concerns over the wealthy leaving Washington and tanking the state's tax base. 2026-02-24T21:46:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 income taxcapital flightwashington statetax basewealthy residents https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1656683/rep-april-berg-questions-the-legitimacy-of-opposit-WM9U2NmY5E https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1656683_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1656683_video_v4.mp4 Rep. April Berg Questions The Legitimacy Of Opposition To The New Income Tax Bill Rep. April Berg (D-Mill Creek) calls into question the legitimacy of signatures collected in opposition of the new income tax bill in Washington. 2026-02-24T21:46:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 April BergWashingtonanti-tax billsignaturesfraudtax billpublic comment systemimpersonation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1656844/new-criminal-justice-reform-bill-announced-in-cali-iDbjds15d9 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1656844_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1656844_video_v4.mp4 New Criminal Justice Reform Bill Announced In California Senator Shannon Grove announced a bill that will reshape the way California address criminal justice and mental health intervention. 2026-02-25T01:00:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 235 Criminal Justice ReformMental Health DiversionCalifornia LegislationShannon GroveSB1373Victims RightsPublic Safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1656845/gonzalez-we-want-to-suspend-california-s-gas-tax-f-4Drum07yw_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1656845_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1656845_video_v4.mp4 Gonzalez: We Want To Suspend California's Gas Tax For One Year Assembly member Jeff Gonzalez, R-Indio, announced a bill he authored that would suspend California's gas tax for one year 2026-02-25T00:45:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 309 californiagas taxjeff gonzalezassembly billtax suspensioncalifornia gas prices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1656846/washington-democrats-asked-about-the-constitutiona-7-inq3XpbL https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1656846_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1656846_video_v4.mp4 Washington Democrats Asked About The Constitutionality Of New Income Tax Bill The Center Square's Carleen Johnson asks Sen. Jamie Pedersen (D-Seattle) about the Constitutional legitimacy of the state's proposed income tax bill. 2026-02-25T00:36:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 washingtonincome taxconstitutionalitytax billjamie pedersencarleen johnsonuniformity clause https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1656847/washington-in-focus-daily-2-24-26-heated-hearing-o-f6h7AeMRqv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1656847_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1656847_video_v4.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 2.24.26 | Heated Hearing On Income Tax & The Largest Budget Proposal Yet Washington in Focus Daily | Tuesday Feb. 24, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, debate intensifies in Washington over newly proposed income taxes, Washington proposes a budget $2 Billion more than last year's, and law enforcement communities are not happy with new law enforcement reform bills. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-25T00:28:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1336 Washington stateincome taxbudgetlaw enforcementtaxpayerslegislative sessionsheriffsApril BergTim Klouser https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1656848/california-ag-announces-lawsuit-against-trump-s-hh--EemXwPIwO https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1656848_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1656848_video_v4.mp4 California AG Announces Lawsuit Against Trump's HHS California Attorney General Rob Bonta announces Arizona and California are joining together to sue Trump's Health and Human Services. 2026-02-25T00:25:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 californiaarizonalawsuittrumphhsvaccinesrob bontaattorney generalcdc https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1656849/arizona-ag-announces-lawsuit-against-trump-s-hhs-trBgCFi7DC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1656849_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1656849_video_v4.mp4 Arizona AG Announces Lawsuit Against Trump's HHS Arizona Attorney General Kris Meyers announces Arizona and California are joining together to sue Trump's Health and Human Services. 2026-02-25T00:06:56.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 79 arizonacalifornialawsuittrumpHHSvaccineshealth policykris mayesvaccine policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1657433/tort-reform-bill-will-not-advance-this-year-pG5LqsaXSv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1657433_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1657433_video_v4.mp4 Tort Reform Bill Will Not Advance This Year Sen. Manka Dhingra's tort reform bill will not advance in the House in Washington this year. 2026-02-25T22:55:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 119 tort reformmanka dhingrawashington statehouse judiciary committeestate legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1657434/doj-joins-lawsuit-against-lausds-race-based-progra-1JZAZFmx7t https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1657434_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1657434_video_v4.mp4 DOJ joins lawsuit against LAUSD’s race-based program For The Center Square Daily, Esther Wickham discusses a lawsuit that challenges a Los Angeles Unified School District taxpayer-funded program that allegedly uses racial demographics to determine school funding. 2026-02-25T22:18:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 137 LAUSDDepartment of JusticeEducationSchool FundingRaceLawsuitCivil Rights1776 Project Foundation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1657435/trump-announces-rate-payer-protection-pledge-to-ad-qNbMl90uwS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1657435_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1657435_video_v4.mp4 Trump Announces 'Rate Payer Protection Pledge' to Address Rising Electricity Costs from Data Centers Trump Announces 'Rate Payer Protection Pledge' to address electricity costs from data centers 2.24.26 Source:The White House 2026-02-25T22:17:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Donald Trumprate payer protectionelectricity costsdata centersenergy policypower plants https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1657436/trump-promises-retirement-matching-for-forgotten-a-ps-XAe8uyz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1657436_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1657436_video_v4.mp4 Trump Promises Retirement Matching for 'Forgotten American Workers' Trump Promises Retirement Matching for 'Forgotten American Workers' at the 2026 State of the Union. 2.24.26 Source: The White House 2026-02-25T21:59:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 trumpretirementmatchingamerican workersstate of the union https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1657441/the-center-square-daily-2-25-26-the-taxpayer-s-loo-JlfpbsrGHK https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1657441_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1657441_video_v4.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 2.25.26 | The Taxpayer's Look at the State of the Union & LAUSD Lawsuit The Center Square Daily | Wednesday Feb. 25th, 2026 Esther Wickham hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, the U.S. Department of Justice is joining a lawsuit against Los Angles Unified School district over a taxpayer-funded program that allegedly uses racial demographics to determine school funding. The Center Square’s Sarah Roderick-Fitch joins to give an overview of President Trump's State of the Union Address. And a look at news clips from across the country from Governor Shapiro's response to the avian flu outbreak in Pennsylvania to concerns from the business community about Wisconsin's Department of Justice. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-25T19:15:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1222 TaxpayerLAUSDState of the UnionEducation FundingAvian Flu https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1657444/mckenna-tort-judgments-are-costing-washington-mill-7XZLSJjKp7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1657444_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1657444_video_v4.mp4 McKenna: Tort Judgments Are Costing Washington Millions Former Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna chimes in on the growing number of tort payments being paid for by tax-payers. 2026-02-25T18:38:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 139 Rob McKennatort judgmentsWashington statetaxpayerslegal system https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1657447/mckenna-the-idea-we-don-t-have-property-rights-on-mxnXxdIMM1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1657447_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1657447_video_v4.mp4 McKenna: The Idea We Don't Have Property Rights On Our Income Is Ludicrous Former Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna weighs in on Washington state's newly proposed income tax. 2026-02-25T18:19:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 148 income taxproperty rightswashington staterob mckennastate income taxconstitutional amendment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1657449/heated-debate-over-new-income-tax-bill-intesnsifie-RQEn-1gAru https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1657449_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1657449_video_v4.mp4 Heated Debate Over New Income Tax Bill Intesnsifies In Washington The proposed 'High Earners' tax bill in Washington continues to draw opposition from critics who worry the tax reform will cause capital flight out of Washington. 2026-02-25T17:15:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 391 Washington Stateincome taxtax billhigh earnerscapital flighttax policytax reformeconomic impactpublic hearinglegislative process https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1657451/ballooning-budget-has-critics-concerned-in-washing-L9rXikKFZ- https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1657451_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1657451_video_v4.mp4 Ballooning Budget Has Critics Concerned In Washington The Center Square's Tim Clouser joins Carleen Johnson to break down Washington state's new budget proposal. The state plans to spend $2 Billion more this year from the previous budget. 2026-02-25T17:15:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 484 Washington state budgetbudget proposaldeficitstate spendingtax hikesincome taxTim Clouser https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1657628/statehouses-discuss-road-funding-state-doj-oversig-QTpx10d2T6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1657628_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1657628_video_v4.mp4 Statehouses discuss road funding, state DOJ oversight For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop airs video clips from statehouses across the country from Nevada to Wisconsin to Pennsylvania touching on funding road projects, state Department of Justice overreach, and Avian flu response 2026-02-26T03:11:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 243 road fundingstate DOJavian fluNevadaWisconsinPennsylvaniastate governmentstate oversight https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1657629/taxpayer-take-aways-from-pres-trump-s-state-of-the-HOopPHy8N_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1657629_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1657629_video_v4.mp4 Taxpayer take aways from Pres. Trump's State of the Union For The Center Square Daily, Esther Wickham talks with The Center Square D.C. Bureau Chief Sarah Roderick-Fitch about President Trump's State of the Union address including promises he made to offer retirement matching for workers and to make tech companies responsible for providing their own power. 2026-02-26T02:55:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 824 trumpstate of the uniontaxpayersretirement matchingtech companiesSarah Roderick-Fitch https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1657630/washington-in-focus-daily-2-25-26-democrats-want-h-seQ6TAs9Ag https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1657630_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1657630_video_v4.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 2.25.26 | Democrats Want Higher Taxes & No Tort Reform In Washington Washington in Focus Daily | Wednesday Feb. 25, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, debate intensifies in Washington over newly proposed income taxes, Democrats continue to defend raising taxes, and no tort reform will happen this year in Washington. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-26T00:21:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1171 Washington statetaxestort reformdemocratsstate constitutionincome taxgovernment spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1657928/intense-questioning-over-tax-hikes-in-washington-UVlJiLUVCD https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1657928_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1657928_video_v4.mp4 Intense Questioning Over Tax Hikes In Washington The Center Square's Carleen Johnson pressed Washington Democrats over their proposed income tax hikes. 2026-02-26T14:56:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 491 tax hikeswashington stateincome taxdemocratscarleen johnsonstate budgettax policyconstitutional issues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1657930/tort-lawsuits-cost-taxpayers-half-a-billion-dollar-1IKZAFjxdB https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1657930_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1657930_video_v4.mp4 Tort Lawsuits Cost Taxpayers Half A Billion Dollars Last Year In Washington House Democrats have shelved a bill for tort reform in Washington. 2026-02-26T14:56:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 536 tort lawtort reformlawsuitsWashington statetaxpayersstate governmenthouse democratsstate agencychild welfareDCYF https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1658037/gov-whitmer-claims-economic-safety-energy-wins-in-UEriKnoZtW https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1658037_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1658037_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Whitmer Claims Economic, Safety, & Energy Wins in Final State of the State Gov. Whitmer claims economic, safety, & energy wins in final state of the state February 25, 2026 Source: Office of Gov. Whitmer 2026-02-26T15:33:49.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 Gretchen WhitmerMichiganState of the StateEconomyEnergySafetyInfrastructure https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1658038/gov-whitmer-highlights-manufacturing-thanks-pres-t-tJ8pmNuDUf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1658038_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1658038_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Whitmer Highlights Manufacturing, Thanks Pres. Trump in Michigan's State of the State Address Gov. Whitmer highlights manufacturing, thanks Pres. Trump in Michigan's State of the State Address February 25, 2026 Source: Office of Gov. Whitmer 2026-02-26T15:16:39.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 gretchen whitmermichiganstate of the statemanufacturingdonald trumpeconomic developmentjobs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1658319/california-board-of-parole-hearings-allows-a-convi-ox_F0KveD5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1658319_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1658319_video_v4.mp4 California Board of Parole Hearings Allows A Convicted Child Molester To Get Parole Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Lancaster, talks about the California Board of Parole Hearings allowing a convicted child molester to get parole. She and other Republicans are criticizing the board and asking Governor Newsom to fire the board and appoint new members. 2026-02-26T22:35:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 192 CaliforniaParoleChild MolesterSuzette Martinez ValladaresGavin NewsomCrimeFelonyParole Board https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1658320/california-politicians-debate-resolution-over-fede-I_lgRG3Kln https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1658320_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1658320_video_v4.mp4 California Politicians Debate Resolution Over Federal Grant Aid For Disaster Relief Assembly members in California debated Assembly Joint Resolution 27, which calls on the federal government to grant disaster aid to Los Angeles County to help with wildfire recovery from last year's wildfires. 2026-02-26T22:34:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 275 californiadisaster relieffederal aidwildfire recoverylos angeles countycalifornia legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1658321/minnesota-medicaid-funding-halt-kicks-off-pres-tru-2-aKKZdwgj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1658321_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1658321_video_v4.mp4 Minnesota Medicaid Funding Halt Kicks Off Pres. Trump's 'War on Fraud' For The Center Square Daily, Esther Wickham discusses the Trump Administration's announcement that it is halt $259 M in Medicaid funding to Minnesota and talks with The Center Square's Elyse Apel about President Trump's State of the Union address focusing on his comments about Minnesota and the 'War on Fraud' 2026-02-26T22:28:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 795 MinnesotaMedicaidTrumpfraudhealthcare fundingJD VanceDr. OzCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1658322/rep-valdez-if-i-was-destroying-the-state-like-demo-3qlocJHRoi https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1658322_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1658322_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Valdez: If I Was Destroying The State Like Democrats Are, I’d Be Drinking Too Rep. Michelle Valdez (R-Gig Harbor) reacts to the news that Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon (D- West Seattle) was intoxicated during a budget hearing. 2026-02-26T21:47:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 90 Michelle ValdezJoe FitzgibbonWashington StateDemocratRepublicanIntoxicationBudget HearingState BudgetHouse Majority Leader https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1658323/rep-dent-introduces-bill-to-repeal-luxury-aircraft-tYbJoxfvyZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1658323_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1658323_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Dent Introduces Bill To Repeal Luxury Aircraft Taxes Rep. Tom Dent (R-Moses) Introduces a new bill to repeal luxury aircraft taxes. 2026-02-26T21:42:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 93 Rep. Tom Dentaircraft taxluxury taxtax repealaviationbusiness aviationagricultural aviationair ambulancefirefighting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1658324/rep-joe-fitzgibbon-caught-intoxicated-during-budge-w5MG_Zy2yC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1658324_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1658324_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon Caught Intoxicated During Budget Hearing Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon (D-West Seattle) admits to being intoxicated during a Congressional budget hearing. 2026-02-26T21:42:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 122 Joe FitzgibbonWashington statebudget hearingintoxicationstate budgettaxpayers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1658326/the-center-square-daily-2-26-26-medicaid-funding-h-bZ4qjU9BHS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1658326_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1658326_video_v4.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 2.26.26 | Medicaid Funding Halted & The War on Fraud The Center Square Daily | Thursday Feb. 26th, 2026 Esther Wickham hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, the Trump Administration is halting $259 million in Medicaid funding to Minnesota until state officials produce a plan to reduce fraud. The Center Square’s Elyse Apel joins to discuss President Trump's discussion of Minnesota and announcement of a 'war on fraud' in Tuesday's State of the Union. And a look at other top headlines across the country. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-26T21:00:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 992 medicaidminnesotafraudtrump administrationhealthcare fundinggovernment waste https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1658327/foreign-nationals-in-state-law-enforcement-YHqseu0aLj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1658327_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1658327_video_v4.mp4 Foreign Nationals In State Law Enforcement? The Center Square's Tim Clouser and TJ Martinell discuss a new bill that would allow undocumented immigrants and foreign nationals the ability to serve in state law enforcement roles. 2026-02-26T19:33:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 802 Washington statelaw enforcementimmigrationforeign nationalspolice officersborder securitystate legislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1658328/vp-vance-contrasts-fraud-that-have-made-people-ric-Z-bQTcNAe5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1658328_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1658328_video_v4.mp4 VP Vance Contrasts Fraud "That Have Made People Rich" With Needy Children Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Vice President Vance announce actions to address medicaid fraud February 25, 2026 Source: White House 2026-02-26T17:08:56.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 medicaid fraudvancechildrenhealthcaregovernment wasteminnesotaautism services https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1658329/dr-oz-outlines-fraud-examples-in-announcement-halt-D3bZ7pOnaK https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1658329_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1658329_video_v4.mp4 Dr. Oz Outlines Fraud Examples in Announcement Halting Medicaid Funding Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Vice President Vance announce actions to address medicaid fraud February 25, 2026 Source: White House 2026-02-26T17:08:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 74 Medicaid fraudDr. Ozhealthcaregovernment wasteCMSCenters for MedicareMedicaid Services https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1658330/trump-admin-halts-259-m-in-medicaid-funding-to-min-QRuaRMXsRN https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1658330_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1658330_video_v4.mp4 Trump Admin Halts $259 M in Medicaid Funding to Minnesota Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Vice President Vance announce actions to address medicaid fraud February 25, 2026 Source: White House 2026-02-26T17:07:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 79 MedicaidMinnesotaFundingFraudGovernmentCMSMehmet OzVanceTrump Administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1658482/washington-in-focus-daily-2-26-26-fitzgibbon-intox-1g7FyUXe89 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1658482_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1658482_video_v4.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 2.26.26 | Fitzgibbon Intoxicated On The Job & GOP Reacts To The Scandal Washington in Focus Daily | Thursday Feb. 25, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, Rep Joe Fitzgibbon admits to being intoxicated during a congressional budget hearing, Democrats quietly plan to roll back the estate tax hikes they implemented, and a bill to reduce taxes on luxury aircrafts may pass in Washington. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-27T00:04:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1136 washington statestate legislatorintoxicationestate taxluxury aircraft tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1658483/la-school-board-to-discuss-superintendent-after-fb-MKs6XoxD2L https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1658483_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1658483_video_v4.mp4 LA school board to discuss superintendent after FBI search (The Center Square) – The Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education will meet late Thursday afternoon to discuss Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, whose home was searched by FBI agents carrying boxes from it. 2026-02-26T23:53:56.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 LAUSDLos AngelesSchool BoardSuperintendent CarvalhoFBIFBI search https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1658484/state-counterterrorism-credit-card-spending-renewa-KRircrEq4l https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1658484_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1658484_video_v4.mp4 State Counterterrorism, Credit Card Spending, & Renewable Energy Program For The Center Square Daily, host Esther Wickham looks at headlines from states across the country from Florida to California including state counterterrorism legislation, an investigation into state employee credit cards, and a renewable energy program from 2022 that still hasn't launched. 2026-02-26T23:09:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 167 state newscounterterrorismcredit card spendingrenewable energyfloridalouisianacalifornia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1658835/possible-tax-cuts-coming-to-washington-6Kq4x2brJ1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1658835_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1658835_video_v4.mp4 Possible Tax Cuts Coming To Washington? The Democrats may roll back the estate tax hikes they implemented just last year. Plus, reducing the luxury aircraft tax finds new life. 2026-02-27T16:29:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 528 Washingtontaxesestate taxaircraft taxtax cutsstate governmenttax policylegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1658836/top-democrat-admits-he-was-intoxicated-on-the-job-Y-4x_5gcMh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1658836_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1658836_video_v4.mp4 Top Democrat Admits He Was Intoxicated On The Job & GOP Reacts To The Scandal Rep Joe Fitzgibbon admits to being intoxicated during a congressional budget hearing. 2026-02-27T15:42:49.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 492 Joe Fitzgibbonintoxicationcongressbudget hearingGOPdemocratWashington statepublic embarrassment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1658837/weak-job-growth-rising-prices-a-perfect-storm-for-g4B_CLxD6P https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1658837_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1658837_video_v4.mp4 Weak Job Growth, Rising Prices A Perfect Storm for the Economy Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss Inflation weak job growth on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2026-02-27T15:41:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 660 inflationjob growtheconomic newsfederal reserveinterest rateslabor market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1658839/kauffman-we-want-to-roll-back-estate-tax-rates-to-nkrrWBz6ES https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1658839_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1658839_video_v4.mp4 Kauffman: We Want To Roll Back Estate Tax Rates To Prevent Capital Flight Sen. Claudia Kauffman (D-Kent) introduced a bill to roll back Washington's estate tax rates. 2026-02-27T14:53:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 73 estate taxcapital flightWashington stateClaudia Kauffmantax ratesbudget crisis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1658842/rep-hageman-the-left-is-trying-to-change-language-eY4mffh1dj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1658842_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1658842_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Hageman: The Left Is Trying To Change Language In Order To Destroy Civil Order Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY) challenges gender ideology in regards to biological sex. 2026-02-27T14:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 149 Harriet Hagemangender ideologybiological sexcivil ordertransgender sports https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1659451/washington-politicians-argue-over-income-tax-hikes-OfWM8WLlDR https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1659451_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1659451_video_v4.mp4 Washington Politicians Argue Over Income Tax Hikes Rep. Sharlett Mena, D-Tacoma and Rep. Cyndy Jacobsen, (R-Puyallup) both give their takes on the proposed income tax hikes in Washington state. 2026-02-27T22:29:51.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 92 Washington stateincome taxtax hikesstate legislatureSharlett MenaCyndy Jacobsencapital gains taxtax policytax code https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1659452/new-bill-proposes-to-eliminate-the-state-s-biggest-8VWeKdHZWn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1659452_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1659452_video_v4.mp4 New Bill Proposes To Eliminate The State's Biggest Tax Break For Corporations Senator Roger Niello, R-Fair Oaks reacts to a bill introduced by a Democratic Assembly member that would eliminate the state's biggest tax break for corporations. 2026-02-27T22:22:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 191 Californiatax breakcorporate taxRoger Niellotax policydouble taxationtariffsstate budgetrevenuespending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1659453/states-look-at-immigration-enforcement-snapchat-la-av9Hj2wnIK https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1659453_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1659453_video_v4.mp4 States look at immigration enforcement, Snapchat lawsuit For The Center Square Daily, host Esther Wickham looks at headlines from states across the country from Nevada to Pennsylvania looking at immigration, education, and a social media lawsuit 2026-02-27T22:12:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 147 immigration enforcementSnapchat lawsuiteducation fundingstate newsArizonaNevadaGeorgiaPennsylvaniaICE detentioncyber charter schools https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1659454/u-s-departures-from-middle-east-could-indicate-ira-RW2TzZBfej https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1659454_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1659454_video_v4.mp4 U.S. departures from Middle East could indicate Iran strikes may be imminent For The Center Square Daily, Esther Wickham discusses the U.S. State Department pulling non-essential employees out of Israel and signs of military build up in the middle east leading to speculation of a strike on Iran. 2026-02-27T22:09:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 148 IranMiddle EastUS militaryIran nuclear programUS departuresIsraelUS State Departmentmilitary build up https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1659455/large-taxpayer-cost-coming-to-indiana-or-illinois-DBqHP4K2lX https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1659455_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1659455_video_v4.mp4 Large taxpayer cost coming to Indiana or Illinois for new Bears stadium For The Center Square Daily, Esther Wickham talks with The Center Square's Jon Styf about the fight between Illinois and Indiana to host the Chicago Bears' new stadium and what it will cost the taxpayer 2026-02-27T22:06:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 391 Chicago BearsstadiumtaxpayerIllinoisIndianaHammondArlington Heightstax breaksproperty taxsports stadium https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1659456/transgender-rights-activist-says-conservatives-pol-Hk0mjpO7sw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1659456_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1659456_video_v4.mp4 Transgender rights activist says conservatives policy goal is to 'eliminate transgender people' In an exclusive interview with The Center Square, Caius Willingham, Senior Policy Analyst at Advocates for Trans Equality, said that the Trump administration's policy on transgender athletes in sports is making all students less safe. 2026-02-27T21:41:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 transgendertransgender rightsstudent safetytransgender athletesschool policyLGBTQsexual assault https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1659458/anti-fraud-amendments-not-included-in-childcare-re-HKSzagnHAa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1659458_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1659458_video_v4.mp4 Anti-Fraud Amendments Not Included In Childcare Reform Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn discusses a bill that has died which included a couple of his amendments to crack down on childcare fraud and hold DCYF accountable 2026-02-27T21:21:41.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 128 childcarefraudWashingtonlegislationDCYFTravis CoutureClare Wilson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1659459/law-enforcement-training-facility-in-lacey-faces-f-1igZ32K1TS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1659459_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1659459_video_v4.mp4 Law Enforcement Training Facility In Lacey Faces Funding Issues Rep. Matt Marshall, R-Eatonville, discusses his amendment to allow a law enforcement training facility in Lacey to access money from a fund that was set aside last year for law enforcement training. 2026-02-27T21:21:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 98 law enforcementpolice trainingfundingwashington stateLaceyMatt Marshallbudget amendment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1659460/the-center-square-daily-2-27-26-u-s-departures-fro-vJ_qu9sDsf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1659460_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1659460_video_v4.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 2.27.26 | U.S. Departures from Middle East & New Bears Stadium Cost The Center Square Daily | Friday Feb. 27th, 2026 Esther Wickham hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, the U.S. State department is pulling non-essential government employees out of Israel leading to speculation that the U.S. may strike Iran. The Center Square’s Jon Styf joins to discuss the fight between Illinois and Indiana over the Chicago Bears and what it could cost the taxpayers. And a look at other top headlines across the country. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-27T19:15:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 707 US departuresMiddle EastIran strikesChicago BearsNew stadiumTaxpayer costIllinoisIndianaICE detentionArizonaNevadaGeorgiaPennsylvania https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1659461/pastor-eric-lundberg-reckless-spending-has-to-be-s-9cnkUOmmWF https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1659461_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1659461_video_v4.mp4 Pastor Eric Lundberg: Reckless Spending Has To Be Stopped In Washington Pastor Eric Lundberg voices his concerns over proposed tax hikes in Washington state. 2026-02-27T18:03:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 80 eric lundbergwashington statetax hikesgovernment spendingcitizen activismfinancial downfall https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1659954/fraud-crackdown-stripped-from-new-bill-fkKyuiRxRj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1659954_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1659954_video_v4.mp4 Fraud Crackdown Stripped From New Bill Amendments to stop fraud involving childcare centers in Washington have died in the legislator. 2026-02-28T00:08:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 490 Washington statechildcarefraudlegislationsenatehouseDcyfClaire WilsonTravis CoutureRepublicanDemocrat https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1659955/income-tax-hearing-heats-up-in-washington-hFqFYuX2rp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1659955_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1659955_video_v4.mp4 Income Tax Hearing Heats Up In Washington Washington state is on the verge of passing it's first ever income tax. Both sides of the aisle or making their feelings known on the legislation. 2026-02-28T00:06:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 504 income taxwashington statestate taxestax billlegislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1659956/washington-in-focus-daily-2-27-26-income-tax-debat-xGhhnfy5EF https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Jc_JNEeIP1A/maxresdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1659956_video_v4.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 2.27.26 | Income Tax Debate Intensifies & Dems Stop Fraud Crackdown Washington in Focus Daily | Friday Feb. 27, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, Washington is one step closer to introducing an income tax, a new bill would allow foreign nationals in state law enforcement, and amendments to crackdown on fraud are halted by Democrats. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-02-28T00:00:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1903 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1661447/president-trump-addresses-nation-after-u-s-strike-Kz6Ewt9lU6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1661447_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1661447_video_v4.mp4 President Trump Addresses Nation After U.S. Strike On Iran President Trump Addresses Nation After U.S. Strike On Iran 2026-02-28T19:47:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 358 donald trumpiranus strikemilitary operationsiranian regimenuclear weaponsnational security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1664974/wi-father-accuses-il-dcfs-of-abducting-children-owWsTfKch- https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1664974_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1664974_video_v4.mp4 WI father accuses IL DCFS of abducting children For Illinois in Focus Daily with The Center Square, host Greg Bishop shares a conversation with Earl T., a father from Wisconsin who says six months ago, his newborn was taken from a hospital in Illinois and later his 5-year-old child was taken from Wisconsin to Illinois. He says the allegations against his family were false, and later withdrawn. 2026-03-02T15:59:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1386 DCFSIllinoisWisconsinchild abductionfamily serviceschild welfareparental rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1664975/scotus-doesn-t-disclose-whether-it-ll-take-illinoi-kMI5B8tcRX https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1664975_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1664975_video_v4.mp4 SCOTUS doesn't disclose whether it'll take Illinois' gun ban case For Illinois in Focus Daily for The Center Square, host Greg Bishop reviews the status of challenges against Illinois' gun and magazine ban with the U.S. Supreme Court order list being delivered live during today's program. The court is also hearing a case out of Texas about nonviolent drug users' Second Amendment rights. 2026-03-02T15:27:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 500 SCOTUSSupreme CourtIllinoisGun BanSecond AmendmentDrug UsersViramontesHemaniGun Rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1664977/illinois-in-focus-scotus-could-take-il-gun-ban-wi-N6dzEP3A7Q https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1664977_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1664977_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: SCOTUS could take IL gun ban; WI father accuses DCFS of abducting children Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday March 2nd, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-03-02T14:53:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2223 illinoisscotusgun bandcfschild abductionsecond amendment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1665632/states-look-to-reduce-gun-regulations-raise-taxes-jo11Zkerjs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1665632_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1665632_video_v4.mp4 States Look to Reduce Gun Regulations, Raise Taxes on Millionaires For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop airs video clips from statehouses across the country touching on gun regulations, cost reduction measures, and tax increases 2026-03-02T21:38:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 302 gun regulationstaxesstate budgetgeorgiaminnesotawashington state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1665633/congress-expected-to-work-on-social-media-legislat-V-rzvbsdDh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1665633_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1665633_video_v4.mp4 Congress Expected to Work On Social Media Legislation For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop talks with Progressive Policy Institute Analyst Andrew Fung about online safety legislation in Congress. 2026-03-02T21:38:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 541 social mediaonline safetycongresslegislationchildren protectionkosaage verificationdata privacy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1665634/local-public-safety-awareness-amid-iran-operations-RKM_rAsn2G https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1665634_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1665634_video_v4.mp4 Local Public Safety Awareness Amid Iran Operations For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop talks with The Center Square D.C. Bureau Chief Sarah Roderick-Fitch about the war in Iran and the law enforcement encouraging public safety awareness at home. 2026-03-02T21:35:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 617 iranpublic safetyhomeland securityterrorismfederal law enforcementus strikesiran war https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1665635/cities-seek-access-to-100-million-grant-funding-fo-6WN36j5PJD https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1665635_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1665635_video_v4.mp4 Cities Seek Access To $100 Million Grant Funding For Law Enforcement Rep. Brian Burnett, R-Wenatchee discussing the frustration of cities trying to gain access to $100 million in law enforcement grant funding set up in last year's budget. 2026-03-02T20:53:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 138 law enforcementgrant fundingcity fundingrep brian burnettwashington state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1665636/republicans-attempt-to-change-the-imminent-harm-st-G46opYp1BD https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1665636_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1665636_video_v4.mp4 Republicans Attempt To Change The "Imminent Harm" Standard Of The Keeping Families Together Act Republicans attempted to get an amendment to the operating budget through to change the "imminent harm" standard of the Keeping Families Together Act 2026-03-02T20:33:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 298 RepublicansKeeping Families Together Actimminent harmWashington statebudget amendmentchild abusefoster carechild welfare https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1665637/rep-travis-couture-we-are-putting-babies-and-child-Id6olahiNK https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1665637_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1665637_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Travis Couture: We Are Putting Babies And Children At Risk Republicans attempted to get an amendment to the operating budget through to change the "imminent harm" standard of the Keeping Families Together Act. 2026-03-02T20:02:51.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 318 travis couturechild safetyimminent harmfamily serviceschild abusefentanyldrug abusechild neglect https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1665638/the-center-square-daily-3-2-26-war-in-iran-public-bYHEah-bD5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1665638_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1665638_video_v4.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 3.2.26 | War in Iran, Public Safety, & Social Media Safety The Center Square Daily | Monday March 2nd, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, law enforcement is encouraging American's to be alert for potential public safety concerns as the conflict heats up with Iran, and The Center Square's Sarah Roderick-Fitch joins from the White House to weigh in on the latest. Progressive Policy Institute Analyst Andrew Fung joins to discuss legislation in Congress addressing children's online safety. And a look into state houses across the country. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-03-02T20:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1476 Iransocial mediapublic safetystate housesconflictlegislationtaxpayers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1665949/judge-sandra-bean-touts-california-s-care-courts-iuxah9JkRH https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1665949_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1665949_video_v4.mp4 Judge Sandra Bean Touts California's CARE Courts. Judge Sandra Bean touts California's CARE courts. 2026-03-02T23:36:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 260 californiacare courtsandra beanmental healthbehavioral healthalameda countypublic defenderssubstance abusetreatment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1665950/governor-newsom-announces-new-statewide-accountabi-jBh58ciL6V https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1665950_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1665950_video_v4.mp4 Governor Newsom Announces New Statewide Accountability, Funding For Homelessness & Mental Health Governor Newsom announces new statewide accountability, funding for homelessness & mental health. 2026-03-02T23:36:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 260 Gavin NewsomCaliforniaHomelessnessMental HealthFundingAccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1666248/washington-in-focus-daily-3-02-26-fiery-hearing-on-RpvzB7uyIn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1666248_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1666248_video_v4.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 3.02.26 | Fiery Hearing On Child Welfare & Law Enforcement Funding Drama Washington in Focus Daily | Monday Mar. 2, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, Passionate testimony on The Keeping Families Together Act swept through the legislature, Cities fight for funding for law enforcement, and the latest on the new income tax bill. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-03-03T00:48:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1319 washington statelaw enforcementchild welfareincome taxstate fundingstate government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1667208/illinois-in-focus-dei-commissioner-didnt-properly-EVZKnRTlFT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1667208_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1667208_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: DEI commissioner didn’t properly disclose $23K side job; Epstein commission urged Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday March 3rd, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-03-03T14:31:49.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1407 IllinoisDEIcommissionerdisclosureside jobEpstein commissionlegislatorsaccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1667677/debate-over-drug-pricing-program-in-washington-Yp1aVFxoub https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1667677_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1667677_video_v4.mp4 Debate Over Drug Pricing Program In Washington Rep. Matt Marshall (R-Eatonville) voices his opposition for Washington's health care safety net by preventing manufacturer limitations on the 340B drug pricing program. 2026-03-03T18:58:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 drug pricing340B programmatt marshallwashington statehealth carefederal court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1667680/fbi-director-says-keeping-an-eye-on-public-safety-QuXrJ363WS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1667680_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1667680_video_v4.mp4 FBI Director says 'keeping an eye' on public safety as conflict heats up with Iran From The Center Square Daily | 3.2.26 | War in Iran, Public Safety, & Social Media Safety 2026-03-03T16:12:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 FBIIranPublic SafetyTerrorismMiddle EastKash PatelLocal OfficialsThreats https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1667681/pres-trump-on-monday-says-iran-campaign-may-be-ahe-9C_Aw22z-G https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1667681_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1667681_video_v4.mp4 Pres. Trump on Monday says Iran campaign may be ahead of schedule From The Center Square Daily | 3.2.26 | War in Iran, Public Safety, & Social Media Safety 2026-03-03T16:09:58.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Donald TrumpIranIranian LeadershipMiddle EastWhite HouseMedal of Honor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1667682/illinois-commission-urged-to-investigate-epstein-f-ZdQf3QaXns https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1667682_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1667682_video_v4.mp4 Illinois commission urged to investigate Epstein files For Illinois in Focus Daily with The Center Square, host Greg Bishop reviews a legislator's push to create a bipartisan commission to investigate the files released around Jeffrey Epstein. Read the story here: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_a2c84aec-11b8-40de-986b-e0b60f3c9ce3.html 2026-03-03T15:44:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 406 IllinoisEpstein filesJeffrey Epsteincommissionlegislationchild traffickingillinois legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1667683/dei-commissioner-didnt-properly-disclose-23k-side-MOlVfL6Mlc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1667683_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1667683_video_v4.mp4 DEI commissioner didn’t properly disclose $23K side job For Illinois in Focus Daily with The Center Square, host Greg Bishop talks with The Center Square investigative reporter Jared Strong about his continued investigation into Illinois diversity contracting commission, including a commissioner not disclosing the entirety of their other employment outside of being a commissioner. Read the story here: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_63956a13-5235-4a23-92e7-06203fbad8d9.html 2026-03-03T15:42:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 641 IllinoisDEIdiversitycommissionerdisclosureside jobemploymentinvestigationJared StrongGreg Bishopgovernmentethics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1667684/child-welfare-debate-gets-emotional-in-washington-1QpLKQz3Lo https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1667684_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1667684_video_v4.mp4 Child Welfare Debate Gets Emotional In Washington Republicans attempted to get an amendment to the operating budget through to change the "imminent harm" standard of the Keeping Families Together Act. 2026-03-03T15:22:57.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 535 child welfarewashington staterepublicansdemocratschild abusefoster careimminent harmkeeping families together act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1667687/cities-stonewalled-after-requesting-access-to-gran-E0Ax87ddA1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1667687_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1667687_video_v4.mp4 Cities Stonewalled After Requesting Access To Grant Funding For Law Enforcement Cities throughout Washington State have been requesting access to $100 Million in grant funding for law enforcement. To date, no city has been able to access the fund. 2026-03-03T15:22:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 632 Washington Statelaw enforcementgrant fundingpolice hiringpublic safetystate budgetcriminal justice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1668334/scotus-rules-in-favor-of-parents-in-landmark-case-Tjd8aFvva1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1668334_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1668334_video_v4.mp4 SCOTUS Rules In Favor Of Parents In Landmark Case Over California Policies On Transgender Students The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling siding with parents in a major case involving California school policies on transgender students. The decision addresses whether schools must inform parents about certain gender identity matters involving their children. 2026-03-04T00:00:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 569 SCOTUSSupreme Courttransgenderparental rightsCaliforniaschool policiesgender identitystudentsMirabelli v Bonta https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1668337/possible-changes-coming-to-new-income-tax-law-0GkMk5cu9a https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1668337_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1668337_video_v4.mp4 Possible Changes Coming To New Income Tax Law? Washington Republicans continue to voice their opposition over the state's new income tax law proposal. Gov. Ferguson is also set to meet with GOP members to discuss possible changes to the bill. 2026-03-03T23:51:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 536 Washington StateIncome TaxTax BillGOPGovernor FergusonLegislative SessionSenate Bill 6346Millionaires TaxTax ReliefState Taxes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1668338/washington-in-focus-daily-3-03-26-scotus-sides-wit-POxa7A_zi0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1668338_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1668338_video_v4.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 3.03.26 | SCOTUS Sides With Parents & New Changes To Income Tax Bill? Washington in Focus Daily | Tuesday Mar. 3, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, the Supreme Court rules in favor of parental rights, the impact of SCOTUS' decision in Washington, and the latest on the new income tax bill. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-03-03T23:18:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1168 Washington stateSCOTUSparental rightsincome taxmillionaire tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1668339/texas-north-carolina-arkansas-kick-off-primary-ele-50cQdaIfRE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1668339_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1668339_video_v4.mp4 Texas, North Carolina, Arkansas kick off primary election season For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop looks at upcoming primaries as this midterm election year kicks off 2026-03-03T23:02:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 247 primary electionTexasNorth CarolinaArkansasvoter turnoutUS SenateJohn CornynKen PaxtonWesley Huntstate house https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1668340/former-border-official-local-cooperation-more-impo-kUkVnudrKb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1668340_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1668340_video_v4.mp4 Former Border Official: Local Cooperation More Important as Iran Conflict Continues For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop talks with Former Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection Mark Morgan about the border and heightened public safety concerns as war unfolds in Iran. 2026-03-03T23:00:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 702 border securityimmigrationiran conflictnational securitymark morgan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1668341/congressional-spending-on-limousine-services-and-o-qZWrcWZ38s https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1668341_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1668341_video_v4.mp4 Congressional Spending on Limousine Services and Other Top Headlines For The Center Square Daily, Greg Bishop looks at a few top headlines from thecentersquare.com from congressional spending on limousine services to a SCOTUS ruling on transgender notification policies in California schools. 2026-03-03T22:53:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 308 congresslimousine servicescalifornia schoolssomali frauddepartment of justicesupreme court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1668342/lawmakers-gather-to-support-voter-id-laws-in-calif-BWbaYRIhn5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1668342_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1668342_video_v4.mp4 Lawmakers Gather To Support Voter ID Laws In California Multiple state lawmakers in California gathered in support of voter ID laws in California. 2026-03-03T22:00:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 369 Voter ID lawsCaliforniaElection integrityVoter suppressionLawmakersvoting rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1668343/pres-trump-threatens-to-end-trade-with-spain-over-1KfJQSaP59 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1668343_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1668343_video_v4.mp4 Pres. Trump threatens to end trade with Spain over military base access Pres. Trump threatens to end trade with Spain over military base access March 3, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-03-03T21:37:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 68 Donald TrumpSpainTradeMilitary BasesNATO https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1668344/maynard-scotus-ruling-can-impact-washington-laws-Eqxi1Ut53M https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1668344_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1668344_video_v4.mp4 Maynard: SCOTUS Ruling Can Impact Washington Laws Jackson Maynard, Exec. Director of Citizen Action Defense Fund, speaks about the SCOTUS parental rights ruling 2026-03-03T21:25:41.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 93 SCOTUSparental rightsWashington stateeducation policyteachers rightsfreedom of speechreligious freedom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1668346/walsh-scotus-ruling-is-a-win-for-parents-and-kids-2XCo3__Ukk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1668346_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1668346_video_v4.mp4 Walsh: SCOTUS Ruling Is A Win For Parents And Kids Rep. Jim Walsh voices his support for the SCOTUS ruling around notifying parents about a student's gender transition. 2026-03-03T21:10:56.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 96 scotussupreme courtparental rightsgender transitionjim walshchildren's healthcareschool policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1668350/walsh-an-income-tax-must-be-done-through-a-constit-X9bWAgF2nS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1668350_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1668350_video_v4.mp4 Walsh: An Income Tax Must Be Done Through A Constitutional Amendment Rep. Jim Walsh voices his opposition to Washington passing an income tax through the legislature. 2026-03-03T21:10:53.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 90 Jim WalshWashingtonIncome TaxConstitutional AmendmentState Legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1668352/braun-this-is-the-largest-win-for-parents-rights-i-E2BmnS3pl5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1668352_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1668352_video_v4.mp4 Braun: This Is The Largest Win For Parents' Rights In Recent History John Braun, R-Centralia, discussing the U.S. Supreme Court ruling yesterday out of CA that parents have the right to know if their child is 'socially transitioning genders' at school. 2026-03-03T20:59:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 81 parents rightsgender identitysocial transitioningschool policysupreme court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1668354/sen-kennedy-r-la-grills-secretary-noem-on-200-mill-o-2jpt5kFS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1668354_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1668354_video_v4.mp4 Sen. Kennedy (R-LA) grills Secretary Noem on $200 million ad campaign Sen. Kennedy (R-LA) grills Secretary Noem on $200 million ad campaign March 3, 2026 Source: U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee 2026-03-03T20:57:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 156 senator kennedysecretary noemad campaigngovernment spendingsenate hearing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1668356/clinton-clearly-was-mistaken-about-pritzker-being-_oqlTdOOf4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1668356_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1668356_video_v4.mp4 'Clinton clearly was mistaken' about Pritzker being on Epstein flight, Illinois governor says Former President Bill Clinton told the U.S. House Oversight Committee Feb. 27 that Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his wife were aboard a flight on Jeffrey Epstein's personal plane. Pritzker reacted to the claim Tuesday, saying the former president was mistaken. Rad the story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_6f2eabe6-051d-4ca4-b3b8-a382e966988e.html 2026-03-03T20:28:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 131 J.B. PritzkerBill ClintonJeffrey EpsteinEpstein flightIllinois governor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1668359/the-center-square-daily-3-3-26-exclusive-interview-6RnvA7Gwvf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1668359_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1668359_video_v4.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 3.3.26 | Exclusive Interview with Mark Morgan & Primary Elections The Center Square Daily | Tuesday March 3rd, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, primary season is kicking off in Texas, Arkansas, and North Carolina. Former Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection Mark Morgan joins to discuss immigration enforcement and heightened concerns with the war in Iran. And a look into at top headlines from California to New York. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - Primary Election Season 04:39 - Exclusive Interview with Mark Morgan, Former Commissioner of CBP 16:14 - America's Talking 2026-03-03T19:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1291 primary electionsimmigration enforcementiran conflictmark morganborder security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1670109/new-bill-requires-cities-to-allow-supportive-housi-4jcPGpAuJr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1670109_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1670109_video_v4.mp4 New Bill Requires Cities To Allow Supportive Housing In Any Area Zoned For Residential Housing Andrea Suarez, founder of We Heart Seattle speaking against HB 2266, which would require cities to allow permanent supportive housing anywhere zoned for residential 2026-03-04T20:54:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 108 SeattleSupportive HousingHB 2266Andrea SuarezWe Heart SeattleResidential ZoningWashington State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1670110/the-center-square-daily-3-4-26-focus-on-fraud-in-m-8TSII0XBO0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1670110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1670110_video_v4.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 3.4.26 | Focus on Fraud in Minnesota & Primary Season Outcomes The Center Square Daily | Wednesday March 4th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Congress continues to explore fraud in Minnesota. The Center Square's Dan McCaleb joins to discuss the outcomes of primaries in Texas and North Carolina. And a look at top headlines across the country from Georgia, Pennsylvania, and more. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Focus on Fraud 04:39 - Primary Season Outcomes 11:30 - America's Talking 2026-03-04T19:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 978 MinnesotaFraudPrimary ElectionsTexasNorth CarolinaGeorgiaPennsylvania https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1670111/supporter-for-raising-background-check-fees-endors-SkGWa6pLNT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1670111_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1670111_video_v4.mp4 Supporter For Raising Background Check Fees Endorses Bill Kimberly Mathis, legislative liaison for WSP, voices support for rasing background check fees in Washington. 2026-03-04T17:37:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 88 Washington State PatrolWSPfirearm background checksbackground check feesHouse Bill 2521gun lawsWashington legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1670112/pierce-county-citizen-voices-her-opposition-for-ra-EasVqCFeEd https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1670112_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1670112_video_v4.mp4 Pierce County Citizen Voices Her Opposition For Raising Fees For Background Checks Pierce County Citizen, Jane Milhans, Voices Her Opposition For Raising Fees For Background Checks 2026-03-04T17:37:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 70 Pierce CountyWashington StateFirearm Background ChecksGun ControlSecond AmendmentFee Increase https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1670113/sec-hegseth-set-triumphant-tone-in-press-briefing-Ubwwfx80NK https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1670113_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1670113_video_v4.mp4 Sec. Hegseth Set Triumphant Tone in Press Briefing on Iran: “America Is Winning” Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks on the operations in Iran March 4, 2026 Source: U.S. Department of War 2026-03-04T16:31:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 146 Pete HegsethIranUS MilitaryOperation Epic FuryDepartment of WarIran Airspace https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1670116/president-trump-details-his-fears-on-iran-s-nuclea-gAheqE_Zt0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1670116_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1670116_video_v4.mp4 President Trump Details His Fears On Iran's Nuclear Capabilities President Trump details his fears on Iran's nuclear capabilities. 2026-03-04T15:42:57.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 72 Donald TrumpIranNuclear WeaponsObamaIran Deal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1670118/illinois-mass-transit-concealed-carry-ban-continue-vNai_10rlS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1670118_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1670118_video_v4.mp4 Illinois’ mass transit concealed carry ban continues in SCOTUS For Illinois in Focus Daily with The Center Square, host Greg Bishop discusses the status of various gun control litigation working through the federal courts, including one case challenging the prohibition of carrying concealed firearms on mass transit in Illinois. 2026-03-04T15:19:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 559 Illinoisgun controlSecond Amendmentmass transitconcealed carrySupreme CourtlitigationfirearmsFOID card https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1670120/illinois-gov-j-b-pritzker-denies-flying-with-jeffr-iKODTgmIGY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1670120_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1670120_video_v4.mp4 Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker denies flying with Jeffrey Epstein For Illinois in Focus Daily with The Center Square, host Greg Bishop airs moments from former President Bill Clinton's testimony to a U.S. House committee about his association with Jeffrey Epstein where Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's name was brought up. 2026-03-04T15:17:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 758 J.B. PritzkerJeffrey EpsteinBill ClintonIllinois GovernorEpstein FilesGhislaine MaxwellHouse Oversight Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1670121/new-bill-would-allow-cities-to-break-up-with-pg-e-mGWLHTqXYh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1670121_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1670121_video_v4.mp4 New Bill Would Allow Cities To "Break Up" With PG&E In California California State Senator Scott Wiener (D–San Francisco) has introduced a new bill that could significantly change how cities get their electricity. Senate Bill 875 would allow cities across California to essentially “break up” with Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) — the state’s largest investor-owned utility — and pursue alternative options for providing power to residents. 2026-03-04T14:39:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 208 PG&ECaliforniaSenate Bill 875Public PowerEnergyScott Wienerelectricityutilitiesinfrastructure https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1670122/illinois-in-focus-pritzker-denies-flying-with-epst-rx7ZVMmZOU https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1670122_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1670122_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Pritzker denies flying with Epstein, Mass transit carry case continues in SCOTUS Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday March 4th, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-03-04T14:37:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1698 IllinoisPritzkerEpsteinMass TransitSupreme CourtGun RightsSecond AmendmentKwame RaoulFOID card https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1670530/pritzker-denies-flying-with-epstein-tax-policy-tol-bYuTkQZb4Z https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1670530_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1670530_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker Denies Flying With Epstein, Tax Policy, & Tolls For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop looks at top headlines from The Center Square including conflicting statements on Illinois Gov. Pritzker's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, tax policies in Georgia and Washington state, tolls in Pennsylvania, and an ICE doxxing bill in Tennessee 2026-03-04T22:39:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 274 PritzkerEpsteintax policytollsICEWashington statePennsylvaniaTennesseeGeorgiaIllinois https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1670531/gop-focuses-on-fraud-democrats-focus-on-ice-in-min-9OU7czVdyX https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1670531_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1670531_video_v4.mp4 GOP Focuses on Fraud, Democrats Focus On ICE in Minnesota For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop looks at Congress continued exploration of fraud in Minnesota. 2026-03-04T22:32:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 251 MinnesotafraudICEcongressmedicaidTim WalzRobert Garciaoversightfederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1670532/texas-north-carolina-among-states-kicking-off-prim-Cd7cux4ANJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1670532_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1670532_video_v4.mp4 Texas, North Carolina Among States Kicking off Primary Season For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop talks with The Center Square's Dan McCaleb about the outcomes of primaries in Texas and North Carolina. 2026-03-04T22:26:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 450 primary electionstexas electionsnorth carolina electionsmidterm electionscongressional electionsredistrictingvoter turnoutelection resultsDan McCalebGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1670534/sec-leavitt-says-trump-wanted-peace-iran-chose-thi-9XhbyNPmLw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1670534_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1670534_video_v4.mp4 Sec. Leavitt Says Trump Wanted Peace, Iran “Chose This Path of Violence” Press Sec. Leavitt says Trump wanted peace, Iran "chose this path of violence" March 4, 2026 Source: White House 2026-03-04T22:20:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 137 LeavittTrumpIranNuclear ProgramNegotiationsViolencePeaceUS RelationsWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1670536/rep-jordan-r-oh-accuses-gov-walz-of-lying-about-a-9jC5AdqYQE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1670536_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1670536_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Jordan (R-OH) Accuses Gov. Walz of Lying About a Court Order Related to Feeding Our Future Rep. Jordan (R-OH) accuses Gov. Walz of lying about a court order related to Feeding Our Future March 4, 2026 Source: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 2026-03-04T22:10:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 220 Jim JordanTim WalzFeeding Our FutureCourt OrderMinnesotaFraudOversight Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1670537/evans-this-bill-hurts-victims-yXH5EE89-O https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1670537_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1670537_video_v4.mp4 Evans: This Bill Hurts Victims Kirk Evans, President of US LawShield, speaking on opposition to HB 2521. 2026-03-04T21:17:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 US LawShieldKirk EvansHB 2521victims rightsdomestic abusefirearmsbackground checksWashington stategun control https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1670837/california-lawmakers-introduce-new-wildfire-prepar-REMNVpqBa6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1670837_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1670837_video_v4.mp4 California Lawmakers Introduce New Wildfire Preparedness Bills California Lawmakers Introduce New Wildfire Preparedness Bills 2026-03-05T01:27:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 286 Californialawmakerswildfirepreparednesslegislationhome hardeningfire preventionstate budgetnatural resources https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1670838/jonna-every-state-has-to-get-in-line-behind-scotus-ijt6N8_Mp9 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1670838_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1670838_video_v4.mp4 Jonna: Every State Has To Get In Line Behind SCOTUS Ruling On Parental RIghts The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled in favor of plaintiffs in a lawsuit against a California law that allowed public schools to conceal a student’s “gender transitions” from their parents, a policy SCOTUS said likely violates the First and Fourteenth amendments. Paul Jonna, special counsel, Thomas More Society weighs in on the decision. 2026-03-05T01:01:53.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 96 SCOTUSSupreme Courtparental rightsgender transitionschool policyFirst AmendmentFourteenth Amendment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1670840/burt-ag-bonta-says-parents-who-believe-biology-is-jkByKhIUoa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1670840_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1670840_video_v4.mp4 Burt: AG Bonta Says Parents Who Believe Biology Is Determined By Sex Are Dangerous Some background: The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled in favor of plaintiffs in a lawsuit against a California law that allowed public schools to conceal a student’s “gender transitions” from their parents, a policy SCOTUS said likely violates the First and Fourteenth amendments. The case is Mirabelli v. Bonta. Greg Burt, vice president at California Family Council, weighs in. 2026-03-05T01:01:50.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 104 parental rightsgender ideologyCA attorney generalRob BontaMirabelli v BontaCalifornia Family Council https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1670842/washington-in-focus-daily-3-04-26-income-tax-delay-Tf_bIzjqKh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1670842_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1670842_video_v4.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 3.04.26 | Income Tax Delay? Government Housing Forced On Communities? Washington in Focus Daily | Wednesday Mar. 4, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, gov. Bob Ferguson hints he may delay the income tax this year, supportive housing could be forced any neighborhood, and a new bill wants to raise the fees for a background check. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-03-05T00:04:39.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1384 Washington stateincome taxBob Fergusonsupportive housinghomelessnessbackground checksgun controllegislationstate patrolzoning https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1672187/new-bill-can-force-government-housing-in-any-commu-1mRukD9vPg https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1672187_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1672187_video_v4.mp4 New Bill Can Force Government Housing In Any Community A new bill will allow the state government to build permanent supportive housing in any zoning area in Washington state. 2026-03-05T14:57:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 495 Washington Stategovernment housingzoninghomelessnessdrug crisisstate government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1672188/illinois-in-focus-state-budget-hearings-begin-as-l-kCPHSc0P17 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1672188_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1672188_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: State budget hearings begin as locals look to increase gas tax Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday March 5th, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-03-05T14:01:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1189 Illinoisbudgetgas taxlocal governmentstate taxesIllinois legislatureGreg BishopThe Center Squarestate budget hearings https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1672189/inside-dekalb-pds-new-lgbtqia-sensitivity-training-cgKwq3uFSa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1672189_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1672189_video_v4.mp4 Inside DeKalb PD’s New LGBTQIA+ Sensitivity Training Policy The Center Square's Johnny Edwards sits down with Evolutionary Biologist, Colin Wright, to discuss a controversial new policy in Dekalb County. Starting next month, the DeKalb County Police Department, near Atlanta, will require all sworn personnel to undergo “LGBTQIA+ Awareness & Sensitivity Training.” 2026-03-05T14:01:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 328 DeKalb Countypolice trainingLGBTQIA+sensitivity trainingColin Wrightgender ideologylaw enforcement policypolitical debate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1672191/seattle-mayor-katie-wilson-says-homelessness-crisi-QA4emg_irV https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1672191_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1672191_video_v4.mp4 Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Says Homelessness Crisis Is An "Emergency" Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Says Homelessness Crisis Is An "Emergency" 2026-03-05T01:45:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 107 SeattleKatie WilsonMayorHomelessnessEmergencyShelterHousing CrisisWashington https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1672459/can-cities-ban-ice-from-their-jurisdictions-oM9lEAiSLO https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1672459_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1672459_video_v4.mp4 Can Cities Ban ICE From Their Jurisdictions? The Center Square's TJ Martinell and Tim Clouser discuss a new law in Spokane that restricts ICE from using public and private property for their opporations within their city limits. Seattle has enacted similar laws under Mayor Katie Wilson. Do local governments have the power to superseded federal law enforcement? 2026-03-05T16:24:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 516 SpokaneICEImmigrationFederal LawCity GovernmentKatie WilsonSeattleTJ MartinellTim ClouserWashington State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1672460/minnesota-governor-speaks-in-congressional-fraud-h-AZSCYwnhsg https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1672460_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1672460_video_v4.mp4 Minnesota Governor Speaks in Congressional Fraud Hearing, Opposes “Political Scapegoating” From The Center Square Daily | 3.4.26 | Focus on Fraud in Minnesota & Primary Season Outcomes 2026-03-05T16:09:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 MinnesotaGovernor Walzfraudcongressional hearingpolitical scapegoatingvulnerable communities https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1672461/republican-rep-calls-for-more-oversight-for-minnes-ac_wPwCrTA https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1672461_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1672461_video_v4.mp4 Republican Rep. Calls for More Oversight for Minnesota in Congressional Fraud Hearing From The Center Square Daily | 3.4.26 | Focus on Fraud in Minnesota & Primary Season Outcomes 2026-03-05T16:05:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Minnesotafraudoversightcongressional hearinggovernment wastetaxpayer moneyJames ComerHouse Oversight Committee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1672462/new-gun-control-bill-will-raise-the-costs-of-backg-7JLMnrae9d https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1672462_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1672462_video_v4.mp4 New Gun Control Bill Will Raise The Costs Of Background Checks A new gun control bill will raise the costs of background checks in Washington. 2026-03-05T16:00:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 540 gun controlbackground checksfirearmWashington statelegislationgun rightsstate patrolUS Law Shield https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1672463/illinois-state-budget-hearings-begin-as-locals-loo-e0sFoEuj1T https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1672463_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1672463_video_v4.mp4 Illinois state budget hearings begin as locals look to increase gas tax For Illinois in Focus Daily with The Center Square, host Greg Bishop provides a roundup of some of the policy issues and taxpayers spending requests being considered by Illinois state legislators this week. 2026-03-05T15:27:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 893 Illinois budgetgas taxproperty taxtaxpayerslegislatorsIllinois Municipal LeagueState budgetLocal governmentLGDmunicipalities https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1693003/republicans-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-cre-V5p3hhd4HF https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693003_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1693003_video_v4.mp4 Republicans Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Unnecessary Bureaucracy Republicans Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Unnecessary Bureaucracy 2026-03-06T19:45:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 146 sheriffdecertificationWashington StateRepublicansbureaucracylaw enforcementstate constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1693004/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693004_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1693004_video_v4.mp4 Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability 2026-03-06T19:45:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 sheriffdecertificationaccountabilitylaw enforcementlegislationDemocratsstate constitutionUS Constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1693005/lawsuit-reveals-serious-concerns-over-dol-data-bre-VMHJzOHY9y https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693005_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1693005_video_v4.mp4 Lawsuit Reveals Serious Concerns Over DOL Data Breach The Department of Licensing's data breach is raising concerns in Washington over the security and safety of the state's residents and institutions. 2026-03-06T17:00:51.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 303 data breachdepartment of licensingWashington statelawsuitsecurity concernsvoter fraudJim Walsh https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1693006/are-green-energy-policies-leading-to-rate-hikes-dHTs1V35n- https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693006_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1693006_video_v4.mp4 Are Green Energy Policies Leading To Rate Hikes? Puget Sound Energy is announcing they are looking to raise rates up to 30%. They claim it is due to building costs around green energy infrastructure. 2026-03-06T16:25:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 269 green energyrate hikesWashington stateenergy costspower billsPuget Sound EnergyUTCclean energy transformation actclimate commitment act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1693007/are-democrats-ditching-gov-ferguson-s-income-tax-p-Ncf0S59Shm https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693007_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1693007_video_v4.mp4 Are Democrats Ditching Gov. Ferguson's Income Tax Plan? It is being reported Washington Democrats are concerned over negative repercussions an income tax may have on the state's tax base. 2026-03-06T16:22:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 340 WashingtonDemocratsincome taxGov. Fergusontax baselegislationSenate BillAmy WalenJim Walsh https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1693008/pritzker-on-noem-iran-megaprojects-chip-cards-for-jTLKHn4nKU https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693008_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1693008_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker on Noem, Iran, megaprojects; Chip cards for SNAP proposed For Illinois in Focus Daily with The Center Square, host Greg Bishop shares some of the latest comments from Gov. J.B. Pritzker 2026-03-06T14:58:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 843 JB PritzkerKristi NoemIranMegaprojectsSNAPIllinoisGovernment SpendingChip CardsFood Assistance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1693009/illinois-in-focus-pritzker-on-noem-iran-megaprojec-t4ZyXDuxZh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693009_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1693009_video_v4.mp4 Illinois in Focus: Pritzker on Noem, Iran, megaprojects; Chip cards for SNAP proposed Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday March 6th, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair 2026-03-06T14:35:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1166 IllinoisPritzkerNoemIranMegaprojectsSNAPChip CardsIllinois PoliticsState GovernmentEconomic Development https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1693010/u-s-supreme-court-decisions-california-school-gend-2R0WrS4Esw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693010_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1693010_video_v4.mp4 U.S. Supreme Court Decisions: California School Gender Notification Policy & Title IX Debate For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop is joined by The Center Square's Esther Wickham to discuss two U.S. Supreme Court cases that will impact schools addressing Title IX and school gender notification policies. 2026-03-06T12:00:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 790 Supreme CourtTitle IXgender policyschool notificationtransgender studentsparental rightseducation lawCalifornia policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1693011/gas-taxes-conflict-in-iran-play-role-in-gas-prices-3pij3jg-67 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693011_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1693011_video_v4.mp4 Gas Taxes, Conflict in Iran Play Role in Gas Prices For The Center Square Daily, Host Greg Bishop discusses conflict in the middle east impacting gas prices and gas taxes across the country affecting the variation in prices. 2026-03-06T11:30:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 312 gas pricesgas taxesIran conflictoil marketAAAStrait of Hormuzmotor fuel taxIllinoisCalifornia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1693013/firearm-background-check-fee-anti-ice-flyers-unenf-v9t-7MJvMN https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693013_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1693013_video_v4.mp4 Firearm Background Check Fee, Anti-Ice Flyers, & Unenforced Ice Detainers For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop looks at some of this week's big headlines from The Center Square including a firearm background check fee in Washington state, anti-ICE pamphlets at Penn State, ICE efforts in Texas, and failure of ICE to enforce detainers in Detroit. 2026-03-06T11:00:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 256 firearm background checkwashington stateice flyerspenn stateice detainersdetroit michiganimmigration enforcementsecond amendmentgun controltexasice arrests https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1693014/washington-in-focus-daily-3-05-26-dems-split-on-in--AJhvOFCWp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693014_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1693014_video_v4.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 3.05.26 | Dems Split On Income Tax? Rate Hikes For Energy Bills? Washington in Focus Daily | Thursday Mar. 5, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, Democrats appear to be torn on how to move foward with an income tax bill, energy bills maybe going up as PSE says they need to hike rate, and a lawsuit is filed of the DOL data breach. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-03-05T23:49:43.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 979 Washington Stateincome taxenergy ratesdata breachlegislationDemsPSEDOLlawsuitstate government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1693015/walen-we-should-talk-to-our-constituents-before-pa-LCwNIXTy2z https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693015_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1693015_video_v4.mp4 Walen: We Should Talk To Our Constituents Before Passing A New Tax Bill Walen: We should talk to our constituents before passing a new tax bill 2026-03-05T22:46:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 tax billconstituentssmall businessproperty taxsales taxtax reliefAmy WalenWashington state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1693016/taxpayer-backed-teacher-unions-receive-390m-in-due-BWqQU2v1xw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693016_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1693016_video_v4.mp4 Taxpayer-backed teacher unions receive $390M in dues (The Center Square) – National teacher unions continue to collect hundreds of millions of dollars annually in membership dues, according to new federal filings with the U.S. Department of Labor. The National Education Association, which reported 2,846,104 members from September 2024 through August 2025, reported approximately $454 million in total receipts during the fiscal year, according to its LM-2 filing. Of that amount, about $390 million came from dues and agency fees. (According to the Department of Labor, LM-2 filings are annual financial reports from labor organizations with $250,000 or more in receipts.) 2026-03-05T22:09:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 72 teacher unionsunion duesNEANational Education AssociationDepartment of Laborteacher salariestaxpayer moneypolitical contributions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1693017/education-leaders-and-lawmakers-discuss-the-impact-KSYV9d_sFf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693017_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1693017_video_v4.mp4 Education Leaders And Lawmakers Discuss The Impacts Of H.R. 1 On Universities Education Leaders And Lawmakers Discuss The Impacts Of H.R. 1 On Universities 2026-03-05T21:44:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 438 H.R. 1higher educationuniversitieseducation policyCalifornia educationfederal fundingstudent aideconomic impactstate resourcesminority serving institutions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1693019/the-center-square-daily-3-5-26-gas-prices-jump-tit-zGQhs4R-Qd https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693019_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1693019_video_v4.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 3.5.26 | Gas Prices Jump & Title IX Debates The Center Square Daily | Thursday March 5th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, conflict in the middle east is not the only thing impacting gas prices, gas taxes across the country are affecting the variation in prices. The Center Square's Esther Wickham joins to discuss two U.S. Supreme Court cases that will impact schools addressing Title IX and school gender notification policies. And a look at headlines in different states involving ICE including anti-ICE pamphlets at Penn State, ICE efforts in Texas, and failure of ICE to pick up detainers in Detroit. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 00:00 - Intro 00:14 - Gas Prices 05:20 - Title IX Debates 18:32 - America's Talking 2026-03-05T21:30:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1361 gas pricesgas taxesTitle IXICEimmigrationSupreme Courteducation policyoil pricesWayne Countytaxpayers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1693020/rep-walsh-democrats-are-splitting-on-income-tax-la-j_544CL0Az https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693020_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1693020_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Walsh: Democrats Are Splitting On Income Tax Law Rep. Walsh: Democrats Are Splitting On Income Tax Law 2026-03-05T21:25:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 Rep. WalshDemocratsIncome TaxState Income TaxState ConstitutionSenate Bill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1693021/dye-the-clean-energy-transformation-act-is-causing-aWzbjc5XpF https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693021_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1693021_video_v4.mp4 Dye: The Clean Energy Transformation Act Is Causing Prices To Go Up Dye: The Clean Energy Transformation Act Is Causing Prices To Go Up. 2026-03-05T21:25:16.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 76 Clean Energy ActEnergy PricesWashingtonEnergy PolicyRenewable EnergySolarWind https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1693022/rep-walsh-on-lawsuit-against-dol-over-data-breach-XVsdCLpbmp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693022_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1693022_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Walsh On Lawsuit Against DOL Over Data Breach Rep. Walsh On Lawsuit Against DOL Over Data Breach 2026-03-05T21:25:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 100 Rep. Jim WalshWashington StateDepartment of LicensingData BreachLawsuitData SecurityVoter Registration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1693023/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1693023_video_v4.mp4 McMahon: Nutrition Is a Powerful Tool For Preventing Disease Linda McMahon, Secretary Of Education, speaks on the importance nutrition plays in the role of education. 2026-03-05T21:00:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Linda McMahonnutritiondisease preventionpublic healtheducationobesitydietchronic disease https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1693024/record-u-s-debt-and-rising-delinquencies-whats-goi-7ATy66g9pr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693024_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1693024_video_v4.mp4 Record U S Debt and Rising Delinquencies & What’s Going On Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss Rising Delinquencies on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2026-03-05T20:42:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 628 US debtdelinquenciespersonal financeeconomystudent loanscredit card debtauto loans https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1693025/bonta-were-holding-the-federal-government-accounta-pQZ7slPE5o https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693025_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1693025_video_v4.mp4 Bonta: We’re Holding the Federal Government Accountable for Tariff Policy 4 state Attorney Generals gather to launch a law suit againstthe Fenderal Government over Trump's tariff policy. Here California AG Rob Bonta details the lawsuit. 2026-03-05T20:14:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 213 Rob BontaCalifornia AGTariff policyTrump tariffsFederal GovernmentLawsuitTrade ActInternational Emergency Economic Powers Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1693026/trump-argues-attack-on-iran-needed-to-be-done-desp-lDZpBs2jjY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693026_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1693026_video_v4.mp4 Trump Argues Attack on Iran "Needed To Be Done" Despite Impacts On Oil Prices President Donald Trump speaks about the growing tensions with Iran and how a wider conflict could impact global oil markets and gas prices in the United States. In this clip, Trump discusses the potential economic consequences if fighting escalates in the Middle East. #Trump #Iran #GasPrices #OilPrices #MiddleEast #Politics #News #BreakingNews 2026-03-05T18:51:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 119 Donald TrumpIranSoleimaniRoadside BombsMiddle EastTerrorismOil Prices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1693027/trump-iran-is-evil-they-attack-their-neighbors-5dmTLh0vPA https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693027_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1693027_video_v4.mp4 Trump: Iran Is Evil, They Attack Their Neighbors Trump: Iran Is Evil, They Attack Their Neighbors 2026-03-05T18:39:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Donald TrumpIranMiddle EastForeign PolicyAttacksNeighborsQatarUAESaudi ArabiaOmanNegotiation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1693028/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1693028_video_v4.mp4 Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1693029/big-tech-speaks-out-against-new-taxes-in-washingto-3Az0hYvGVv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693029_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1693029_video_v4.mp4 Big Tech Speaks Out Against New Taxes In Washington Big Tech Speaks Out Against New Taxes In Washington 2026-03-05T18:34:39.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 Washington StateTaxBig TechMillionaire TaxBusiness Investment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1696127/frost-democrats-new-income-tax-bill-is-not-providi-3PqBCGkxVn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1696127_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1696127_video_v4.mp4 Frost: Democrats' New Income Tax Bill Is Not Providing Tax Relief To Working People Ryan Frost, Director of Budget and Tax Policy At WPC, says the democrats' new income tax bill is not providing tax relief to working people 2026-03-07T17:59:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 72 income taxtax reliefdemocratstax billRyan FrostWPCtax increasestax policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1696132/frost-democrats-are-misleading-the-public-with-the-1EkzqwV2t9 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1696132_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1696132_video_v4.mp4 Frost: Democrats Are Misleading the Public With Their New Income Tax Bill Ryan Frost, Director of Budget and Tax Policy At WPC, says Democrats are misleading the public with their new income tax bill. 2026-03-07T17:59:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 121 income taxtax billdemocratsRyan FrostWPCtax reliefreferenduminitiativecapital gains tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1696137/frost-new-income-tax-bill-projections-are-a-far-cr-Zagww2WMlu https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1696137_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1696137_video_v4.mp4 Frost: New Income Tax Bill Projections Are a Far Cry From Democrats' Goal Ryan Frost, Director of Budget and Tax Policy At WPC, says the new income tax bill projections are a far cry from Democrats' goal. 2026-03-07T17:59:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 tax billincome taxtax projectionsdemocratic goalsryan frostbudget policytax policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1696141/sheriff-decertification-passes-in-washington-z-F-09tcwv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1696141_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1696141_video_v4.mp4 Sheriff Decertification Passes In Washington The sheriff decertification bill passes in Washington. Critics of the bill say this legislation creates unnecessary bureaucracy , while proponents of the bill say it brings more accountability to public officials. 2026-03-07T15:01:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 681 sheriff decertificationWashington statelaw enforcementpolice accountabilitycriminal justicelegislationpoliticsKeith SwankRick KussSenate Bill 5947 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1696143/public-funds-theft-fraud-crackdown-criticism-homel-KAVDI01vQl https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1696143_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1696143_video_v4.mp4 Public Funds Theft, Fraud Crackdown Criticism, & Homeless Program Expansion For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop reviews top headlines from The Center Square looking at theft of public funds in Ohio, criticism of New York Gov. Hochul's crackdown on auto fraud, a proposed plan to provide more beds for the homeless in Seattle, and university officials discussing the impact of federal cuts in California 2026-03-07T12:31:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 190 public fundstheftfraudauto insurancehomelessnessbudget cutsOhioNew YorkCaliforniaWashingtonstate government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1696146/pennsylvania-power-load-buckling-under-neighboring-pxcvanfg6l https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1696146_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1696146_video_v4.mp4 Pennsylvania Power Load Buckling Under Neighboring Renewable Energy Goals For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop speaks with The Center Square's Christen Smith about challenges facing Pennsylvania's power grid, the high cost of tolls in the state, and the debate in Pittsburgh over whether to continue using gunshot radars for law enforcement. 2026-03-07T12:01:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 599 Pennsylvaniapower gridrenewable energyenergy coststollsshotspotterlaw enforcementPittsburghenergy resourcesnatural gaselectricity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1696156/secretary-noem-replaced-at-dhs-as-agency-funding-l-O52cTuIBeX https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1696156_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1696156_video_v4.mp4 Secretary Noem Replaced at DHS as Agency Funding Lapse Continues For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop discusses the ongoing fight in Congress to fund the Department of Homeland Security and President Trump's move to replace DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. 2026-03-07T11:30:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 295 DHSDepartment of Homeland SecurityKristi NoemCongressFundingGovernment shutdownImmigrationBorder SecurityTrumpAppropriations Bill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1696160/myers-new-income-tax-projects-to-reduce-washington-pZ7QkwjniD https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1696160_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1696160_video_v4.mp4 Myers: New Income Tax Projects To Reduce Washington's GDP By $11.3 Billion By 2029 Washington Policy Center Vice President of Research Todd Myers says New Income Tax Projects To Reduce Washington's GDP By $11.3 Billion By 2029 2026-03-06T23:35:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 128 Washingtonincome taxGDPeconomic impacttax policyTodd MyersWashington Policy Center https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1696164/washington-in-focus-daily-3-06-26-dems-change-inco-tveeCWPp46 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1696164_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1696164_video_v4.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 3.06.26 | Dems Change Income Tax Bill & Sheriff Decertification Passes Washington in Focus Daily | Friday Mar. 6, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, Democrats are making changes to the new income tax bill, the sheriff decertification bill passes, and a conversation surrounding a city's ability to restrict federal law enforcement from operating in their jurisdictions. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-03-06T23:30:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1538 Washington Stateincome tax billsheriff decertificationlaw enforcement reformSpokaneICEImmigration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1696166/assembly-budget-subcommittee-holds-hearing-on-envi-pd3ST--4HD https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1696166_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1696166_video_v4.mp4 Assembly Budget Subcommittee Holds Hearing On Environmental Policy And Climate Change Policy Assembly Budget Subcommittee Holds Hearing On Environmental Policy And Climate Change Policy. 2026-03-06T23:13:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 327 Californiabudgetenvironmentclimate change policyassembly budget subcommitteeenvironmental policycalifornia budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1696168/california-weekly-recap-3-06-26-voter-id-laws-pg-e-Quf9vD30sy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1696168_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1696168_video_v4.mp4 California Weekly Recap | 3.06.26 | Voter ID Laws, PG&E "Breakup" Bill, H.R.1 Impacts Universities The Center Square's Madeline Shannon recaps this week's biggest stories from the Golden State. 2026-03-06T22:06:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 510 CaliforniaVoter IDPG&ECalifornia LegislatureState BudgetHigher EducationWildfire PreventionState Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1696175/the-center-square-daily-3-6-26-kristi-noem-replace-cuRU60CCn8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1696175_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1696175_video_v4.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 3.6.26 | Kristi Noem Replaced & What's Happening in Pennsylvania The Center Square Daily | Friday March 6th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Kristi Noem replaced as Secretary of Department of Homeland Security as funding lapse continues in Congress. The Center Square's Christen Smith about the latest in Pennsylvania. And a look at headlines from across the country from Ohio to California Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-03-06T21:30:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1096 Kristi NoemDepartment of Homeland SecurityDHSPennsylvaniaenergy policyfederal fundinggovernment shutdownauto insurance fraudShotSpotterNew YorkCalifornia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1696178/pierce-county-sheriff-keith-swank-reacts-to-sherif-CAuF6xErmq https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1696178_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1696178_video_v4.mp4 Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank Reacts To Sheriff Decertification Bill Passing In Washington Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank Reacts To Sheriff Decertification Bill Passing In Washington. 2026-03-06T20:56:55.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 108 sheriffdecertificationWashingtonKeith SwankPierce Countylegislationstate governmentlaw enforcementpolitical control https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1696181/kitsap-county-sheriff-candidate-rick-kuss-on-sheri-zvrZ-dGQG- https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1696181_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1696181_video_v4.mp4 Kitsap County Sheriff Candidate Rick Kuss On Sheriff Decertification Bill Passing In Washington Kitsap County Sheriff Candidate Rick Kuss On Sheriff Decertification Bill Passing In Washington. 2026-03-06T20:56:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Rick KussKitsap CountySheriffDecertificationWashington StatePolice Reform https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1700915/sheriff-swank-warns-democrats-are-targeting-electe-DUxI5FuWDB https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1700915_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1700915_video_v4.mp4 Sheriff Swank Warns Democrats Are Targeting Elected Sheriffs! Pierce County Sheriff, Keith Swank, warns Democrats are targeting elected Sheriffs. 2026-03-09T14:08:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 SheriffDemocratsElected OfficialsPolitical ControlKeith SwankPierce Countylaw enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1700916/trump-we-want-unconditional-surrender-from-iran-ONPR3bxFYJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1700916_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1700916_video_v4.mp4 Trump: We Want Unconditional Surrender From Iran President Trump says he wants "unconditional surrender" from Iran in order to end the conflict in thee Middle East. 2026-03-09T13:54:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1701315/sen-christian-explains-his-use-of-a-slur-to-draw-a-6w0-TUPLRQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1701315_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1701315_video_v4.mp4 Sen. Christian Explains His Use Of A Slur To Draw Attention To Bill Sen. Leonard Christian, R-Spokane Valley, used controversial language to draw attention to a bill that would repeal a state program placing restrictions on developmentally disabled individuals charged or convicted of sex offenses 2026-03-09T15:29:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 197 Leonard ChristianWashington Statesex offendersdevelopmentally disabledcontroversial languagestate billslur https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1701316/new-income-tax-bill-gains-support-from-democrats-i-RJS_7rRLnp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1701316_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1701316_video_v4.mp4 New Income Tax Bill Gains Support From Democrats In Washington New Income Tax Bill Gains Support From Democrats In Washington. 2026-03-09T14:30:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 income taxtax billdemocratswashingtontax reformmillionaire taxsales tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1704142/debate-over-language-takes-over-washington-OsQ2OrR6hf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1704142_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1704142_video_v4.mp4 Debate Over Language Takes Over Washington Sen. Leonard Christian, R-Spokane Valley, addresses controversy over remarks he made on the Senate floor while criticizing a bill that would repeal a state program placing restrictions on developmentally disabled individuals charged or convicted of sex offenses. Christian said he used provocative language to draw attention to what he believes are potential risks tied to the proposed legislation. 2026-03-10T15:33:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 304 Leonard ChristianWashington State Senatedevelopmental disabilitiesslurcontroversySpokane ValleySubstitute House Bill 1390Community Protection Program https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1704143/critics-say-small-business-owners-will-suffer-from-wssnS_X1u6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1704143_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1704143_video_v4.mp4 Critics Say Small Business Owners Will Suffer From New Income Tax Bill Morgan Irwin, Gov't Affairs Vice President for Association of WA Business says the Democrats' new income tax proposal will lead to massive pain for small business owners in Washington. 2026-03-10T15:15:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 149 small businessincome taxWashingtontax proposalbusiness ownersLLCS corporationC corporation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1704144/opposition-warns-democrats-income-tax-bill-will-hu-EZz4ty_vD- https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1704144_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1704144_video_v4.mp4 Opposition Warns Democrats’ Income Tax Bill Will Hurt Washington Businesses Morgan Irwin, Gov't Affairs Vice President for Association of WA Business says the Democrats' new income tax bill will crush the business community in Washington state. 2026-03-10T15:05:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 123 WashingtonIncome TaxBusinessDemocratsMorgan IrwinAssociation of WA BusinessTax Bill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1704145/skeptics-say-new-income-tax-bill-will-lead-to-a-ma-cj1ZByJtEs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1704145_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1704145_video_v4.mp4 Skeptics Say New Income Tax Bill Will Lead To A Massive Revenue Shortfall Morgan Irwin, Gov't Affairs Vice President for Association of WA Business says the 'millionaire's tax' will lead to a massive revenue shortfall for Washington. 2026-03-10T14:55:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 income taxrevenue shortfallWashington Statetaxesmillionaire's taxAWBAssociation of WA Business https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1704147/critics-claim-dems-new-income-tax-will-become-a-ta-5nGSdX9X3B https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1704147_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1704147_video_v4.mp4 Critics Claim Dems' New Income Tax Will Become A Tax On Everyone Morgan Irwin, Gov't Affairs Vice President for Association of WA Business says the 'millionaire's tax' will eventually become a tax on everyone in Washington. 2026-03-10T14:43:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 111 income taxWashingtonsmall businesstaxAWBmillionaire taxbusiness tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1704148/critics-say-democrats-income-tax-plan-is-misleadin-4YLDXZQL6a https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PJ4s8I4LuI8/maxresdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1704148_video_v4.mp4 Critics Say Democrats' Income Tax Plan Is Misleading Ryan Frost, Director of Budget and Tax Policy At WPC, says Democrats are misleading the public with their new income tax bill. 2026-03-10T14:00:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 489 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1704150/law-enforcement-debates-in-washington-state-9osmJAUg9e https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1704150_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1704150_video_v4.mp4 Law Enforcement Debates in Washington State For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop looks at Washington state where a debate is raging about whether a recent bill allows the state to infringe on local control or provides accountability for sheriffs, and a new policy from the Seattle police chief on responding to ICE activity. 2026-03-10T11:31:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 268 Washington StateLaw EnforcementPolice ReformSheriffLocal ControlICESeattle PoliceLegislationState GovernmentBill Debate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1704151/lawmakers-concerned-over-taxpayer-burden-of-iran-c-hu4JFoY14U https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1704151_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1704151_video_v4.mp4 Lawmakers Concerned Over Taxpayer Burden of Iran Conflict For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop speaks with The Center Square's Therese Boudreaux about the Congressional response to the conflict in Iran as well as the ongoing Department of Homeland Security funding fight and the 2026 Farm Bill. 2026-03-10T11:01:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 901 Iran conflicttaxpayer burdencongressional responsemilitary spendinghomeland securityfarm billnational debtbudgetmilitary operationswar powers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1704152/oil-futures-top-108-a-barrel-prices-at-the-pump-ke-Mtk2E4XHRO https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1704152_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1704152_video_v4.mp4 Oil Futures Top $108 a Barrel, Prices at the Pump Keep Climbing For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop lays out the impacts of the conflict in Iran on energy prices and President Trump's response. 2026-03-10T10:30:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 199 oil pricesgas pricesIran conflictTrumpenergy marketOPECoil futuresenergy prices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1704153/maynard-i-think-this-case-is-about-press-freedom-X3oba46aL2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1704153_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1704153_video_v4.mp4 Maynard: I Think This Case Is About Press Freedom Maynard: I Think This Case Is About Press Freedom 2026-03-10T00:08:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 144 Press FreedomFirst AmendmentGovernment TransparencyJournalismLegislative Process https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1704154/tax-deal-in-process-of-being-finalized-for-1-5-bil-c7IrUZ-s-l https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1704154_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1704154_video_v4.mp4 Tax deal in “process of being finalized” for $1.5 billion CSL investment in Illinois 2026-03-10T00:01:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 IllinoisCSLInvestmentTax DealJ.B. PritzkerEconomyState Senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1704155/one-week-until-illinois-primary-elections-PAlJqexV1J https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1704155_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1704155_video_v4.mp4 One Week Until Illinois' Primary Elections For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop looks at the landscape ahead of the primary in Illinois including comments from Lt. Governor candidate Aaron Del Mar, as well as other headlines from the state. 2026-03-09T23:47:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 343 Illinois primaryAaron Del MarDarren BaileyJB PritzkerIllinois electionRepublican nominationRick HeidnerTed DabrowskiJames MendrickIllinois taxesminimum wageObama Presidential Center https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1704156/new-charges-filed-against-inmate-set-for-elderly-p-UjTk-jT7lY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1704156_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1704156_video_v4.mp4 New Charges Filed Against Inmate Set for Elderly Parole Release Sen. Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks) discusses a child molestation case in Placer County, California involving David Allen Funston, who previously served decades in prison for child molestation convictions in Sacramento County, California. Funston, 64, was scheduled to be released on elderly parole but instead faced new charges filed last week in connection with alleged crimes from the 1990s. 2026-03-09T22:39:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 Roger NielloDavid Allen Funstonelderly parolePlacer Countychild molestation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1704157/washington-in-focus-daily-3-09-26-income-tax-faces-lYBuWxzhed https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1704157_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1704157_video_v4.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 3.09.26 | Income Tax Faces Major Opposition & New Media Lawsuit Update Washington in Focus Daily | Monday Mar. 9, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, Democrats keep making changes to the new income tax bill, a Washington state senator defends his language during a floor hearing, and an update on the new media lawsuit over press credentialing. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-03-09T22:21:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1270 income taxwashington statemedia lawsuitsenator christianlegislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1704158/the-center-square-daily-3-9-26-gas-prices-continue-hsEknIdW9I https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1704158_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1704158_video_v4.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 3.9.26 | Gas Prices Continue to Rise & Issues in Congress The Center Square Daily | Monday March 9th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, oil prices continue to rise as they're up significantly since February. The Center Square's Therese Boudreaux joins to discuss the latest in Congress including concerns around the costs of the conflict in Iran, the ongoing DHS shutdown, and the 2026 Farm Bill. A look at Washington state where a debate is raging about whether a recent bill allows the state to infringe on local control or provides accountability for Sheriffs. And Illinois is just one week away from its primary. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Gas Prices 05:20 - Congressional Debates 18:23 - America's Talking: WASHINGTON STATE 22:38 - Illinois in Focus 2026-03-09T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1689 gas pricescongressIranWashington stateIllinois primaryoil pricestaxpayersDHS shutdown2026 Farm Bill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1704160/bailey-camp-cautiously-optimistic-in-final-illinoi-XSz9TTIa1j https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1704160_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1704160_video_v4.mp4 Bailey camp ‘cautiously optimistic’ in final Illinois primary week Saturday, at a gun owners’ event at GAT Guns in East Dundee, Darren Bailey running mate Aaron Del Mar talks about the final week of the Illinois primary. Bailey is among three others, DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick, analyst Ted Dabrowski, and businessman Rick Heidner, who are vying fort the Republican nomination March 17. Friday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker discussed the minimum wage. 2026-03-09T18:50:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 197 Darren BaileyAaron Del MarIllinois PrimaryJ.B. Pritzkerminimum wagetaxeseconomyClay CountyCook Countygrassroots movement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1704586/rep-burnett-touts-amendment-barring-non-citizens-f-XcojT5s3IN https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1704586_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1704586_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Burnett Touts Amendment Barring Non-Citizens From Working In Law Enforcement Rep. Burnett Touts Amendment Barring Non-Citizens From Working In Law Enforcement 2026-03-10T18:54:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 167 Rep. Burnettlaw enforcementnon-citizensamendmentWashington Stateimmigration lawfederal lawcitizenshipcorrection officersdeputy prosecutors https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1704588/stokesbary-we-are-bringing-a-generational-fight-to-4gNpr5cTUj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1704588_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1704588_video_v4.mp4 Stokesbary: We Are Bringing A Generational Fight To Democrats Republicans introduce 80 amendments to the income tax legislation in Washington. 2026-03-10T18:54:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 128 Washingtonincome taxlegislationrepublicansdemocratsamendmentsgenerational fight https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1704719/hegseth-this-is-not-endless-nation-building-jAWA0cNkUU https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1704719_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1704719_video_v4.mp4 Hegseth: This Is Not Endless Nation Building Sec. Hegseth says the conflict with Iran is not a repeat of America's past involvements in the Middle East. 2026-03-10T19:15:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1704720/trump-on-iran-s-future-leadership-IDrbPQ7YmL https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1704720_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1704720_video_v4.mp4 Trump On Iran's Future Leadership President Trump says he wants to see a "Venezuela-Like" situation with the future of Iran's leadership. 2026-03-10T19:20:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Donald TrumpIranVenezuelaLeadershipMiddle EastDelcy RodriguezISIS https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1704855/new-proposal-can-lead-to-a-gallon-of-gas-going-up-a2usV9wQfE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1704855_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1704855_video_v4.mp4 New Proposal Can Lead To A Gallon of Gas Going Up $1 In California New Proposal Can Lead To A Gallon of Gas Going Up $1 In California. 2026-03-10T20:28:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 143 gas pricesCaliforniacap and tradeenergy policyStan Ellisfuel costsrefineriesgreen agenda https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1704997/the-center-square-daily-3-10-26-data-center-cost-t-pCfgVngj2p https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1704997_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1704997_video_v4.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 3.10.26 | Data Center Cost & Teachers Strikes The Center Square Daily | Tuesday March 10th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, many states looking to restrict data centers. The Center Square's Esther Wickham joins to discuss teacher strikes and the states that do and do not allow them. A look into state houses around America dealing with election laws, immigration, and abortion funding. And the Illinois Supreme court hears a case on the state's Firearm Owner's Identification cards. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Data Center Costs 04:38 - Teachers Striking 16:25 - America's Talking: Around the US 24:01 - Illinois in Focus 2026-03-10T20:30:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1904 data centersteacher strikeselection lawstaxpayerseconomyimmigrationabortion fundingIllinoisfirearm ownervoter ID https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1704998/firearm-owners-id-card-law-debated-in-front-of-ill-tmPr0Js6gS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1704998_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1704998_video_v4.mp4 Firearm Owner’s ID Card Law Debated in Front of Illinois Supreme Court From The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop discusses the cases before the Illinois Supreme Court over the state's FOID card law and the 2nd Amendment. 2026-03-10T21:07:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 458 FOID cardIllinois Supreme Court2nd Amendmentfirearm lawgun controlgun rightsGreg BishopCenter Square Dailyfirearm owner id https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1705133/sen-durbin-d-il-critical-of-official-for-chinese-b-HLlH1jlOf1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1705133_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1705133_video_v4.mp4 Sen. Durbin (D-IL) Critical of Official for Chinese Birth Tourism Claims Sen. Durbin (D-IL) critical of official for Chinese birth tourism claims March 10, 2026 Source: U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee 2026-03-10T22:00:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 101 Dick Durbinbirth tourismChinese birth tourismimmigration policySenate hearingprosecutionTrump administration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1705141/washington-in-focus-daily-3-10-26-all-night-fight-GHCDoHIszC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1705141_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1705141_video_v4.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 3.10.26 | All Night Fight Over Income Tax & Policing Reform Update Washington in Focus Daily | Tuesday Mar. 10, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, Republicans spend the whole night fighting the new income tax bill, a law enforcement reform bill passes alongside an important policing amendment, and an update on the new media lawsuit over press credentialing. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-03-10T22:12:57.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1262 Washington Stateincome taxpolicing reformlaw enforcementmedia lawsuitstate legislatureSenate Bill 6346press credentials https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1705158/sen-cruz-r-tx-questions-birth-right-citizenship-in-JEpZ8dPPRF https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1705158_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1705158_video_v4.mp4 Sen. Cruz (R-TX) Questions Birth Right Citizenship, Interpretation of 14th Amendment Sen. Cruz (R-TX) questions birth right citizenship, interpretation of 14th amendment March 10, 2026 Source: US Senate Judiciary Committee 2026-03-10T22:39:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 173 Ted CruzBirthright Citizenship14th AmendmentUS SenateImmigration Law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1705159/rep-corry-the-people-have-shown-they-don-t-want-an-5iXYBRxsZS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1705159_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1705159_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Corry: The People Have Shown They Don't Want An Income Tax Rep. Corry: The People Have Shown They Don't Want An Income Tax 2026-03-10T22:43:16.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 111 income taxWashington statetax policyRep. Corrystate constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1705291/health-officials-discuss-the-impacts-of-h-r-1-on-h-PAuf4ddJT7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1705291_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1705291_video_v4.mp4 Health Officials Discuss The Impacts Of H.R. 1 On Healthcare Funding Health Officials Discuss The Impacts Of H.R. 1 On Healthcare Funding in California. 2026-03-10T23:30:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 261 healthcarehealthcare fundingCaliforniaH.R. 1MedicaidAffordable Care Acthealthcare accessinsurancefederal policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1706771/pres-trump-continues-push-for-save-act-as-states-d-jdalGsFWzQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1706771_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1706771_video_v4.mp4 Pres. Trump Continues Push for SAVE Act as States Debate Their Own Election Legislation From The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop reviews clips from statehouses across the country including Pres. Trump's push for the SAVE Act, provisional ballot legislation in Minnesota, immigration debate in Arizona, an abortion savings program in Washington state, and the Louisiana State of the State address. 2026-03-11T10:30:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 474 TrumpSAVE Actelection legislationvoter IDmail ballotsMinnesotaprovisional ballotsArizonaimmigration enforcementWashington stateabortion savingsLouisianastate of the state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1706868/debate-grows-as-states-consider-teacher-strike-ban-0ubfIOIcFC https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f7V6H0Q_FMI/maxresdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1706868_video_v4.mp4 Debate Grows as States Consider Teacher Strike Bans From The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop talks to The Center Square's Esther Wickham about teacher strikes and the states that do and do not allow them. 2026-03-11T11:01:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 712 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1706883/data-center-debate-sweeps-the-country-with-costs-e-fClcOdH1Pp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1706883_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1706883_video_v4.mp4 Data Center Debate Sweeps the Country With Costs, Energy Concerns From The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop looks at multiple states considering limitations on data centers. 2026-03-11T11:30:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 261 data centersenergy consumptiontaxpayer costsAI developmentenergy policyrenewable energywater usagegovernment regulations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1707202/white-house-interfere-with-strait-of-hormuz-expect-a93PE4adhg https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1707202_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1707202_video_v4.mp4 White House: Interfere With Strait of Hormuz, Expect Strong Military Response Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Mar. 10, 2026 2026-03-11T13:44:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Strait of HormuzWhite HouseKaroline LeavittMilitary ResponseIranTerrorismOilNuclear Weapon https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1707203/white-house-u-s-monitoring-oil-markets-amid-strait-TPXNB6B4aX https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IRkiqJgR0q8/maxresdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1707203_video_v4.mp4 White House: U.S. Monitoring Oil Markets Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Mar. 10, 2026 2026-03-11T13:44:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1707204/white-house-trump-wont-let-iran-disrupt-global-ene-Nr3OkQ4iUr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1707204_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1707204_video_v4.mp4 White House: Trump Won’t Let Iran Disrupt Global Energy Flow Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Mar. 10, 2026 2026-03-11T13:44:39.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 TrumpIranEnergy SecurityStrait of Hormuzoilterrorism https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1707209/trump-lays-out-election-plan-calls-for-nationwide-_gBKWXps64 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1707209_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1707209_video_v4.mp4 Trump Lays Out Election Plan, Calls for Nationwide Voter ID From The Center Square Daily 3/10/2026 2026-03-11T13:58:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Donald Trumpvoter IDelection planelection integrityvoter identification https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1707274/republicans-continue-to-fight-against-the-new-inco-iyBsPrBgvc https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PdWiX8eDOfE/maxresdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1707274_video_v4.mp4 Republicans Continue To Fight Against The New Income Tax Bill Washington Republicans held a hearing on 80 amendments to slow the Democrats' ability from passing a state wide income tax. 2026-03-11T14:00:41.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 523 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1707294/poll-70-say-data-center-costs-outweigh-benefits-wQsKceLjMY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1707294_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1707294_video_v4.mp4 Poll: 70% Say Data Center Costs Outweigh Benefits From The Center Square Daily 03/10/2026 2026-03-11T14:17:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 data centersenergy coststaxpayersratepayersartificial intelligencenatural resourcesenergy consumptiongovernment policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1707302/illinois-supreme-court-weighs-gun-id-requirement-c-gxrCZTOutM https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1707302_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1707302_video_v4.mp4 Illinois Supreme Court Weighs Gun ID Requirement Challenge From The Center Square Daily 03/10/2026 2026-03-11T14:22:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Illinois Supreme CourtGun IDSecond AmendmentGun RightsFirearmsState IDGun Control https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1707324/noncitizens-barred-from-having-arrest-powers-SQh0WYdrEm https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1707324_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1707324_video_v4.mp4 Noncitizens Barred From Having Arrest Powers Rep. Brian Burnett's Amendment passed which will prevent noncitizens from being able to having arrest powers in any law enforcement capacity. 2026-03-11T14:30:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 274 non-citizensarrest powerslaw enforcementBrian BurnettWashington state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1707782/new-bill-makes-aca-subsidy-recipients-fund-planned-nZFxKTWhDS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1707782_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1707782_video_v4.mp4 New Bill Makes ACA Subsidy Recipients Fund Planned Parenthood A New Bill Makes ACA Subsidy Recipients Fund Planned Parenthood In Washington 2026-03-11T16:12:53.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 80 ACAPlanned ParenthoodWashingtonHealthcare subsidiesAbortion fundingSB 6182Healthcare policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1707783/marshall-dems-are-doubling-down-on-abortion-ahead-eikeZZkHKC https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZZbYgMF1Bws/maxresdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1707783_video_v4.mp4 Marshall: Dems Are Doubling Down On Abortion Ahead Of November Elections Rep. Matt Marshall, R-Eatonville, says Democrats are doubling down on abortion ahead of the November elections. 2026-03-11T16:12:56.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 132 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1708127/legal-battle-over-media-credentials-reaches-federa-ch5o_gRmfG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1708127_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1708127_video_v4.mp4 Legal Battle Over Media Credentials Reaches Federal Court In Washington The Center Square's Carleen Johnson details the importance of media credentials for journalists. 2026-03-11T18:04:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 media credentialslegal battlefederal courtjournalistspress accessstate legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1708128/attorney-jackson-maynard-on-media-credential-lawsu-wFZlbD6kSa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1708128_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1708128_video_v4.mp4 Attorney Jackson Maynard On Media Credential Lawsuit Filed In Washington Federal Court Attorney Jackson Maynard details his opinion on the media credentialing lawsuit in Federal Court in Washington. 2026-03-11T18:04:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 media credentiallawsuitpress freedomWashington Federal CourtJackson Maynardmedia access https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1708130/rep-burnett-explains-controversial-law-enforcement-1A0_4hWoYf https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GYY-QPLL9qg/maxresdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1708130_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Burnett Explains Controversial Law Enforcement Reform Bill Ex Sheriff and current State Representative, Brian Burnett, explains his amendment to help pass a bill that some Republicans are not too happy with. 2026-03-11T18:04:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1708145/democrats-praise-the-advancement-of-the-income-tax-F5w4bQVZXi https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1708145_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1708145_video_v4.mp4 Democrats Praise The Advancement Of The Income Tax Bill Rep. Natasha Hill, D-Spokane, and Rep. Brianna Thomas, D-Seattle, praise the House passage of the income tax bill in Washington. 2026-03-11T18:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 173 income taxWashingtondemocratsstate taxeslegislationtax billNatasha HillBrianna Thomas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1708234/stokesbary-dems-income-tax-bill-is-plainly-unconst-0n6TYPm0nH https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1708234_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1708234_video_v4.mp4 Stokesbary: Dems’ Income Tax Bill Is Plainly Unconstitutional House Republican Leader Drew Stokesbary questions the constitutionality of the Democrats' new income tax bill. 2026-03-11T19:32:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 162 Drew Stokesbaryincome tax billconstitutionalitystate supreme courtlegislatureDemocrats https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1708244/maynard-the-fight-for-press-freedom-will-continue-LFqInaNSjI https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1708244_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1708244_video_v4.mp4 Maynard: The Fight For Press Freedom Will Continue Jackson Maynard, Exec. Director of Citizen Action Defense Fund, speaking on the ruling in the media credential case. 2026-03-11T19:55:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 124 press freedommedia credentialscitizen action defense fundfirst amendmentmedia lawgovernment regulationpolitical participation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1708279/the-center-square-daily-3-11-26-firearms-immigrati-WkhW9LuYvq https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1708279_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1708279_video_v4.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 3.11.26 | Firearms, Immigration, Elections & Transgender Policies The Center Square Daily | Wednesday March 11th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, states consider the cost of SNAP benefits as they face the possibility of shouldering more of the funding burden. The Center Square's Andrew Rice joins to discuss cases in the Supreme Court dealing with the Second Amendment, environmental concerns, immigration, elections, and more. Quick hits from states around America with Washington having a marathon debate about income taxes, Pennsylvania debating a tax on skill games, and Minnesota school districts allowing race based stipends. And Pamela Denise Long, GOP U.S. Senate candidate for Illinois joins to discuss the issues she is concerned about ahead of Illinois primary next week. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Taxpayer cost to SNAP 04:38 - SCOTUS action 18:14 - America's Talking: Around the US 22:51 - Illinois in Focus 2026-03-11T20:45:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1989 SNAP benefitsSupreme CourtIllinois electiontaxpayersgovernment spendingimmigration2nd amendmentelection policiestransgender policies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1708339/illinois-u-s-senate-candidate-pamela-denise-long-d-omLK1CJ-J6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1708339_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1708339_video_v4.mp4 Illinois U.S. Senate Candidate Pamela Denise Long Discuses Issues Ahead of Primary For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop speaks with GOP candidate for the U.S. Senate in Illinois, Pamela Denise Long. 2026-03-11T22:01:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 619 Pamela Denise LongIllinoisU.S. SenateGOPRepublicanElectionsCandidate InterviewIllinois PoliticsPrimary Election https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1708359/washington-in-focus-daily-3-11-26-house-dems-pass-lDqTd1FuBF https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1708359_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1708359_video_v4.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 3.11.26 | House Dems Pass Income Tax Bill & Conservatives Lose In Court Washington In Focus Daily | 3.11.26 | House Dems Pass Income Tax Bill & Conservatives Lose In Court Washington in Focus Daily | Wednesday Mar. 11, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, House Democrats pass the new income tax legislation in Washington, Republicans continue to rail against the new tax, and the lawsuit over press credentialing ends with a loss for conservative media figures. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-03-11T22:28:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1191 Washington Stateincome taxtax billpress credentialslawsuitstate governmentpolitical debateconservative media https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1708367/hearing-on-impacts-of-h-r-1-on-foster-kids-in-cali-g8-f3ggYfj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1708367_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1708367_video_v4.mp4 Hearing On Impacts Of H.R. 1 On Foster Kids In California A Hearing On Impacts Of H.R. 1 On Foster Kids In California. 2026-03-11T22:38:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 220 Californiafoster careHR 1child welfarebudgetlegislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1709343/states-considering-taxpayer-cost-to-snap-benefits-v7bpN04tSr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1709343_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1709343_video_v4.mp4 States Considering Taxpayer Cost to SNAP Benefits For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop discusses states looking at the cost of SNAP benefits as they face the possibility of shouldering more of the funding burden. 2026-03-12T10:30:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 447 SNAP benefitstaxpayer costsstate fundingfood assistancefederal governmenterror ratesstate budgetfood stamps https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1709482/supreme-court-weighs-2nd-amendment-other-cases-GCXFvp4rhJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1709482_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1709482_video_v4.mp4 Supreme Court Weighs 2nd Amendment, Other Cases For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop talks to The Center Square's Andrew Rice about Supreme Court cases covering gun rights, immigration, elections, and more 2026-03-12T11:01:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 645 Supreme Court2nd AmendmentGun RightsImmigrationElectionsTransgender PoliciesSCOTUS https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1709492/states-debate-income-taxes-taxes-on-skill-games-HT1mme3ZC4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1709492_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1709492_video_v4.mp4 States Debate Income Taxes, Taxes on Skill Games For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop looks at headlines from states around America with Washington having a marathon debate about income taxes, Pennsylvania debating a tax on skill games, and Minnesota school districts allowing race based stipends 2026-03-12T11:30:41.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 288 income taxskill gamestax policystate legislatureeducationrace based stipendswashingtonpennsylvaniaminnesota https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1709923/house-democrats-pass-new-income-tax-bill-mAVK13YzOD https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1709923_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1709923_video_v4.mp4 House Democrats Pass New Income Tax Bill Washington Democrats pass their income tax legislation through the house. It will now go to the Senate where it is expected to pass and then be signed by Gov. Ferguson into law. 2026-03-12T14:01:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 590 Washingtonincome taxlegislationtax billstate government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1709938/democrats-argue-people-will-want-to-pay-higher-tax-AcYseqZA4L https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1709938_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1709938_video_v4.mp4 Democrats Argue People Will Want To Pay Higher Taxes Democrats in Washington argue that people will want to pay higher taxes. 2026-03-12T14:25:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 taxestax policydemocratstax increasesmillionaire taxHR1federal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1709956/rep-stokesbary-democrats-new-income-tax-bill-is-un-yCq4oBeozT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1709956_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1709956_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Stokesbary: Democrats' New Income Tax Bill Is Unconstitutional Republicans in Washington argue the Democrats' new income tax bill is unconstitutional. 2026-03-12T14:40:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 income taxWashingtonSupreme CourtunconstitutionallegislationtaxesdemocratsrepublicansRep. Stokesbary https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1709967/analysis-georgia-snap-error-rate-could-cost-state-fSvy9X5pSf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1709967_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1709967_video_v4.mp4 Analysis: Georgia SNAP Error Rate Could Cost State Millions The Center Square Daily 03/11/2026 2026-03-12T14:58:39.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 GeorgiaSNAPError RateFood StampsGovernment SpendingUSDAGeorgia Budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1709968/debate-over-snap-changes-continues-in-congress-C55XpnI0cL https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vyQ52rO4wXs/hqdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1709968_video_v4.mp4 Debate Over SNAP Changes Continues in Congress The Center Square Daily 03/11/2026 2026-03-12T14:59:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1710028/starbucks-opens-new-office-in-nashville-howard-sch-FJIaTMamy8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Bk4vrXwnhoo/maxresdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1710028_video_v4.mp4 Starbucks Opens New Office In Nashville, Howard Schultz Leaves Washington Starbucks is opening a new corporate office in Nashville, Tennessee. Plus, former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is moving from Seattle to Florida. Many people in Washington's business community say this is the beginning of the backlash against the new income tax bill. 2026-03-12T15:00:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1710077/conservative-media-figures-lose-court-case-for-pre-ee5aUApJtk https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fe2GX8MEDok/maxresdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1710077_video_v4.mp4 Conservative Media Figures Lose Court Case For Press Credentials Conservative media figures in Washington state lost their court case for press credentials. 2026-03-12T15:01:16.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 352 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1710086/supreme-court-hears-challenge-to-gun-ban-for-drug-Vnw7VxO7QO https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710086_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1710086_video_v4.mp4 Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Gun Ban for Drug Users The Center Square Daily 03/11/2026 2026-03-12T15:08:41.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Supreme Courtgun controldrug userssecond amendmentTrump administrationfirearmsTexascourt case https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1710091/arizona-gov-katie-hobbs-vetoes-snap-reform-bills-YA3i0BKCnd https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710091_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1710091_video_v4.mp4 Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs Vetoes SNAP Reform Bills The Center Square Daily 03/11/2026 2026-03-12T15:16:58.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Katie HobbsArizonaSNAPSNAP ReformFood StampsGovernment SpendingWelfare https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1710094/trump-addresses-reported-iran-drone-threat-off-cal--zLRw1wbi4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1710094_video_v4.mp4 Trump Addresses Reported Iran Drone Threat Off California Coast President Trump Gaggles with Press at Joint Base Andrews, Mar. 11, 2026 2026-03-12T15:29:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Donald TrumpIranDroneCaliforniaThreatNational SecurityForeign Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1710110/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1710110_video_v4.mp4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1710729/politicians-voice-their-concerns-over-new-income-t-XlQkc0eOQH https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710729_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1710729_video_v4.mp4 Politicians Voice Their Concerns Over New Income Tax Bill In Washington Washington politicians voice their concerns over new income tax bill. 2026-03-12T18:33:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 96 income taxtax billWashington Statepoliticsgovernmenttax policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1710730/gop-tout-their-wins-in-this-year-s-legislature-_qTt7juJQ1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710730_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1710730_video_v4.mp4 GOP Tout Their Wins In This Year's Legislature Sen. John Braun and Rep. Drew Stokesbary review some of the Republicans big wins in the state legislature this year in Washington. 2026-03-12T18:33:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 120 Washington legislatureRepublican partyJohn BraunDrew StokesbaryState politicsag unionizationsocial media regulationcriminal justice reform https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1711082/conor-the-democrats-new-tax-plan-will-cripple-smal-Bd3hP7PQJQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1711082_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1711082_video_v4.mp4 Conor: The Democrats' New Tax Plan Will Cripple Small Businesses Critics say the Democrats' New Tax Plan Will Cripple Small Businesses. 2026-03-12T20:18:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 small businesstax plandemocratstaxbusiness taxmillionaire taxgross income tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1711084/conor-democrats-new-tax-plan-targets-small-busines-w1Xls-cP4L https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1711084_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1711084_video_v4.mp4 Conor: Democrats' New Tax Plan Targets Small Business Owners Critics Claim the Democrats' New Tax Plan Targets Small Business Owners. 2026-03-12T20:18:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 tax plansmall business ownersdemocratstax policymillionaire taxpass-through entity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1711238/the-center-square-daily-3-12-26-gun-ban-bill-advan-62feNxNUN9 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1711238_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1711238_video_v4.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 3.12.26 | Gun Ban Bill Advances The Center Square Daily | Thursday March 12th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Virginia advances legislation to strictly regulate firearms. The Center Square's Jared Strong joins to discuss his investigation into the practice of paying out large quantities unused vacation time for state employees when they leave their jobs regardless of circumstances. Quick hits from states around America with Washington legislature giving Spokane another four years to comply with state climate mandates, New Jersey offer is looking to offer property tax relief to seniors, California lawmakers look at suspending gas taxes, and Tennessee moved forward a bill to creating a state immigration crime. And Don Tracy, GOP U.S. Senate candidate for Illinois joins to discuss the issues he is concerned about ahead of Illinois primary next week. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - Virginia Gun Ban Bill Advances 06:23 - Wisconsin paid $118k to Warden 13:50 - America's Talking: Around the US 17:11 - Illinois in Focus 2026-03-12T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2063 VirginiaGun BanSecond AmendmentWisconsinState EmployeesIllinoisProperty TaxImmigration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1711396/u-s-dept-of-energy-official-discusses-improving-ai-JMepX-X7vw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1711396_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1711396_video_v4.mp4 U.S. Dept. Of Energy Official Discusses Improving AI to Serve the Federal Government Under Secretary for Science for U.S. Department of Energy Dr. Dario Gil speaks at the Dell Technologies Federal Symposium with Michael Dell, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Dell. 2026-03-12T22:14:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 104 Dario GilDepartment of Energyartificial intelligencefederal governmentDell TechnologiesAI compute https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1711413/illinois-u-s-senate-candidate-don-tracy-discuses-i-tf6qMssvfJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1711413_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1711413_video_v4.mp4 Illinois U.S. Senate Candidate Don Tracy Discuses Issues Ahead of Primary For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop speaks with GOP candidate for the U.S. Senate in Illinois, Don Tracy 2026-03-12T22:30:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1021 Don TracyIllinois SenateRepublican PrimaryIllinois electionU.S. Senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1713025/hearing-on-proposition-98-funding-in-california-_xkv5mBni2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1713025_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1713025_video_v4.mp4 Hearing on Proposition 98 Funding In California A Budget Committee Hearing on Proposition 98 Funding In California. 2026-03-12T23:17:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 313 Proposition 98California budgeteducation fundingK-12 educationhigher educationstate revenueschool districtsbudget hearingSasha Renee PerezTony Thurmond https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1713026/washington-in-focus-daily-3-12-26-income-tax-passe-in1NZF2vHS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1713026_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1713026_video_v4.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 3.12.26 | Income Tax Passes Senate & GOP Block Record Number Of Bills Washington in Focus Daily | Thursday Mar. 12, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, Senate Democrats pass the new income tax legislation in Washington, Republicans tout their legislative victories, and lawmakers fail to change the Keeping Families Together Act. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-03-12T23:15:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1143 Washington stateincome taxlegislative sessionGOPKeeping Families Together Acttaxespolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1713027/rep-couture-a-state-that-can-t-protect-kids-has-lo-B4KTPvL5Z0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1713027_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1713027_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Couture: A State That Can't Protect Kids Has Lost Moral Authority Rep. Travis Couture says A State That Can't Protect Kids Has Lost Moral Authority 2026-03-12T22:36:16.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 120 Rep. Travis Couturechild protectionmoral authorityparental rightscivil rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1713571/states-look-to-provide-tax-relief-for-drivers-seni-kS9Mr2VOIr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1713571_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1713571_video_v4.mp4 States Look to Provide Tax Relief for Drivers, Seniors For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop looks at top headlines including the Washington legislature giving Spokane another four years to comply with state climate mandates, New Jersey is looking to offer property tax relief to seniors, California lawmakers look at suspending gas taxes, and Tennessee moved forward a bill to creating a state immigration crime. 2026-03-13T11:30:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 205 tax reliefgas taxproperty taxstate legislaturesenior citizensimmigration crimeclimate mandatesWashington StateNew JerseyCaliforniaTennessee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1713572/virginia-legislature-advances-gun-ban-bill-9CqACLXC3x https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1713572_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1713572_video_v4.mp4 Virginia Legislature Advances Gun Ban Bill For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop reviews the debate surrounding legislation in Virginia to restrict firearms 2026-03-13T11:00:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 370 gun controlsecond amendmentVirginia legislaturefirearmsgun ban billHB 217 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1713573/wisconsin-paid-118k-to-prison-warden-who-resigned-S6GdJRyrPi https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1713573_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1713573_video_v4.mp4 Wisconsin Paid $118K to Prison Warden Who Resigned Amid Drug, Death Investigations For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop talks to The Center Square's Jared Strong about his investigation into the cost to Wisconsin taxpayers to payout unused vacation time to state employees who leave regardless of circumstances. 2026-03-13T10:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 471 WisconsinPrison WardenJared StrongPublic RecordsTaxpayersinvestigationstate employeesvacation payout https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1714605/trump-admin-may-step-into-debate-over-keeping-fami--DzCG-wSFX https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714605_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1714605_video_v4.mp4 Trump Admin May Step Into Debate Over 'Keeping Families Together Act' Rep. Travis Couture speaks with Carleen Johnson on his discussions with lawmakers on getting President Trump's Department of Justice involved with stopping the 'Keeping Families Together Act'. 2026-03-13T14:00:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 383 Keeping Families Together ActWashington StateChild AbuseChild NeglectTravis CoutureTrump AdministrationDepartment of Justice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1714682/the-center-square-daily-3-13-26-income-tax-on-mill-zMaNTw-ID2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714682_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1714682_video_v4.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 3.13.26 | Income Tax on Millionaires Passes The Center Square Daily | Friday March 13th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Washington state passes an income tax on millionaires. The Center Square's Kim Jarrett discusses moves from the Georgia legislature to abolish the states income tax. Quick hits from states around America focusing on a letter from several state Attorneys General questioning federal funding going to organizations refusing to remove climate agenda from judges manuals. And Jeannie Evans, GOP U.S. Senate candidate for Illinois joins to discuss the issues she is concerned about ahead of Illinois primary next week. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-03-13T20:45:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2063 Washington stateincome taxmillionaire taxGeorgiatax policystate budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1714691/california-looks-to-modernize-water-infrastructure--PbsCod81i https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714691_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1714691_video_v4.mp4 California Looks To Modernize Water Infrastructure California looks to modernize water infrastructure with new law. 2026-03-13T21:27:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 429 Californiawater infrastructurewater resourcesSB72water plandroughtclimate changewater supplywater management https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1714697/washington-in-focus-daily-3-13-26-democrats-pass-r-2kb20avLw_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714697_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1714697_video_v4.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 3.13.26 | Democrats Pass Record Breaking Budget Washington in Focus Daily | Friday Mar. 13, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, Tim Clouser covers the Democrats record breaking budget in Washington, Republicans continue to voice concerns over spending and taxation, and lawmakers score a win in court. 2026-03-13T21:29:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1551 Washington statebudgettaxesspendingDemocratsRepublicanslegislatureincome taxtaxpayerscourt rulingACA subsidiesPlanned Parenthood https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1714713/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714713_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1714713_video_v4.mp4 Heated Debate Over Governments Role In Affirming Gender Two Ohio state Representatives argue over gender affirming policies. 2026-03-13T21:31:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 gender affirmationparental rightsohio legislaturegovernment policygender identitychild protectionfamily law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1714774/democrats-pass-landmark-income-tax-bill-SN9rbsP6zq https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714774_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1714774_video_v4.mp4 Democrats Pass Landmark Income Tax Bill Democrats are celebrating the passage of their new income tax bill. Meanwhile Republicans are claiming victory for blocking a record number of Democrat legislation. 2026-03-13T15:00:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 648 income taxwashington statedemocratsstate senatetax billstate governmentlegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1714809/rep-couture-the-further-you-get-from-reality-the-e-LM_1lGHDLT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714809_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1714809_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Couture: The Further You Get From Reality, The Easier This Budget Looks Rep. Travis Couture voices his concerns on the Democrats' budget in Washington. 2026-03-13T15:08:55.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 90 Travis CoutureWashington budgetDemocrats budgetstate budgetincome tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1714818/sen-pedersen-on-new-income-tax-we-now-have-a-way-t-FCuEVwV12w https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714818_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1714818_video_v4.mp4 Sen. Pedersen On New Income Tax: We Now Have A Way To Fix An Upside-Down Tax System Sen. Jamie Pedersen expresses his excitement on the new income tax bill in Washington. 2026-03-13T15:15:55.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 income taxWashingtontax reformJamie Pedersentax billsales taxmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1714821/gov-bob-ferguson-on-dems-legislative-achievements-eC24Ik-R4L https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714821_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1714821_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Bob Ferguson On Dems' Legislative Achievements Gov. Bob Ferguson discusses the Democrats' legislative achievements from this year's legislative session. 2026-03-13T15:20:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 94 Bob FergusonWashington StateLegislative AchievementsDemocratsHousing CrisisInfrastructure InvestmentMillionaires TaxWorking Families Tax Credit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1714842/gov-ferguson-i-m-most-proud-of-banning-masks-for-l-CbkVbf6K6S https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714842_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1714842_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Ferguson: I'm Most Proud Of Banning Masks For Law Enforcement Gov. Bob Ferguson Speaks on how proud he is to ban law enforcement officers and ICE officers from wearing masks in Washington. 2026-03-13T15:24:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 92 Bob FergusonWashington StateLaw EnforcementMask BanICEPolice ReformUnmarked Cars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1715755/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1715755/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1715760/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440838_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1715760/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability Does Rent Control Help Housing Affordability? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss rent control and its impacts on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 558 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyrent controlhousingWashington Staterent increaseproperty tax revenuesprivate investmentrental units https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1715854/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1715854/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1715890/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1715890/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy What Do Treasury Yields Tell Us About the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss treasury yields on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 525 Treasury yieldsInterest ratesEconomic growthEconomic downturnFederal ReserveGovernment debtMortgage ratesConsumer borrowingCorporate debtStock marketThe Center SquareOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1715968/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1715968/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1715976/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1715976/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill Washington State Representative Speaks on Bipartisan Litter Bill Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, speaks on a bipartisan litter bill she co-sponsored 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Mary DyeWashington StateBipartisan Litter BillWaste ReductionGovernmentPolicy MakingEnvironmental LegislationPlastic WasteLandfill Reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1716134/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1716134/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1716139/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1716139/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done Federal Debt Is Out of Control - Can Anything Be Done? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Carolyn Bourdeaux, Executive Director at Concord Action. They discuss the growing U.S. federal debt and what can be done to address it. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 947 national debtfederal deficitGovernment SpendingAmerican Economysocial securityMedicareeconomic debtbudget balancetax revenueeconomic growthdeficitfederal budgetCBOdeficit reductionConcord Action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1716185/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1716185/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1716222/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1716222/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard US House Testimony: “Price Spikes Like Those We Saw in 2022 Hit Families and Businesses Hard” Witness Gibson Weighs Cost of Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables during US House Oversight hearing 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 US HouseFossil FuelsRenewable EnergyPrice SpikesEnergy CostsMs. GibsonHouse Oversight hearingEnergy DominanceNatural Gas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1716318/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1716318/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1716336/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441293_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1716336/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses Washington State: King County Metro to Add Safety Enhancements to Current and Future Buses King County Metro General Manager Michelle Allison on Safety Enhancements to Buses 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 King County MetroMichelle AllisonSafety EnhancementsBus SafetyOperator Safety PartitionsBattery Electric CoachesRetrofittingATU 587 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1716509/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1716509/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1716533/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1652087_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1716533/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ Hollins: Don't Let Rhetoric Gaslight You Into Thinking California Is Soft On Crime Tinisch Hollins is the executive director of Californians for Safety and Justice. Here she is touting the state's commitment to rethinking public safety and criminal justice. 2026-02-21T00:12:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 180 Californiacrimecriminal justicepublic safetyrehabilitationtinisch hollinscalifornians for safety and justicecrime reformaccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1716631/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693004_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1716631/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability 2026-03-06T19:45:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 sheriffdecertificationaccountabilitylaw enforcementlegislationDemocratsstate constitutionUS Constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1716669/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1716669/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1716761/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1716761/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt McMahon: Nutrition Is a Powerful Tool For Preventing Disease Linda McMahon, Secretary Of Education, speaks on the importance nutrition plays in the role of education. 2026-03-05T21:00:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Linda McMahonnutritiondisease preventionpublic healtheducationobesitydietchronic disease https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1716827/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1716827/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1716933/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714713_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1716933/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 Heated Debate Over Governments Role In Affirming Gender Two Ohio state Representatives argue over gender affirming policies. 2026-03-13T21:31:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 gender affirmationparental rightsohio legislaturegovernment policygender identitychild protectionfamily law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1716978/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1716978/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717048/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440838_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717048/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability Does Rent Control Help Housing Affordability? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss rent control and its impacts on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 558 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyrent controlhousingWashington Staterent increaseproperty tax revenuesprivate investmentrental units https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717094/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717094/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717205/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717205/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy What Do Treasury Yields Tell Us About the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss treasury yields on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 525 Treasury yieldsInterest ratesEconomic growthEconomic downturnFederal ReserveGovernment debtMortgage ratesConsumer borrowingCorporate debtStock marketThe Center SquareOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717219/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717219/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717377/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717377/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717387/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717387/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill Washington State Representative Speaks on Bipartisan Litter Bill Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, speaks on a bipartisan litter bill she co-sponsored 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Mary DyeWashington StateBipartisan Litter BillWaste ReductionGovernmentPolicy MakingEnvironmental LegislationPlastic WasteLandfill Reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717491/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717491/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done Federal Debt Is Out of Control - Can Anything Be Done? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Carolyn Bourdeaux, Executive Director at Concord Action. They discuss the growing U.S. federal debt and what can be done to address it. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 947 national debtfederal deficitGovernment SpendingAmerican Economysocial securityMedicareeconomic debtbudget balancetax revenueeconomic growthdeficitfederal budgetCBOdeficit reductionConcord Action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717504/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717504/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717616/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717616/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717661/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717661/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard US House Testimony: “Price Spikes Like Those We Saw in 2022 Hit Families and Businesses Hard” Witness Gibson Weighs Cost of Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables during US House Oversight hearing 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 US HouseFossil FuelsRenewable EnergyPrice SpikesEnergy CostsMs. GibsonHouse Oversight hearingEnergy DominanceNatural Gas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717777/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441293_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717777/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses Washington State: King County Metro to Add Safety Enhancements to Current and Future Buses King County Metro General Manager Michelle Allison on Safety Enhancements to Buses 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 King County MetroMichelle AllisonSafety EnhancementsBus SafetyOperator Safety PartitionsBattery Electric CoachesRetrofittingATU 587 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717793/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717793/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717943/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1652087_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717943/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ Hollins: Don't Let Rhetoric Gaslight You Into Thinking California Is Soft On Crime Tinisch Hollins is the executive director of Californians for Safety and Justice. Here she is touting the state's commitment to rethinking public safety and criminal justice. 2026-02-21T00:12:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 180 Californiacrimecriminal justicepublic safetyrehabilitationtinisch hollinscalifornians for safety and justicecrime reformaccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717951/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717951/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717990/income-tax-updates-record-budget-spending-concerns-lTLuq0ppRS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1717990_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1717990_video_v4.mp4 Income Tax Updates, Record Budget & Spending Concerns In Washington | Washington Weekly Recap This is a week in review from all the news surrounding the income tax bill and budget passing from Washing in Focus Daily. 2026-03-14T17:00:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2603 income taxWashingtonbudgettax billtaxpayers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717992/dems-income-tax-fuels-record-breaking-budget-w2J1AnQxQ_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1717992_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1717992_video_v4.mp4 Dems' Income Tax Fuels Record Breaking Budget Gov. Bob Ferguson an Washington Democrats celebrate their record breaking budget. Washington Republicans voice concerns over spending and deficits. 2026-03-14T15:01:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 412 Washington statebudgettaxesincome taxBob Fergusonlegislative sessionstate spendingtaxpayersdeficitstate budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717994/government-transparency-concerns-hit-washington-aKWOvcYwE9 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1717994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1717994_video_v4.mp4 Government Transparency Concerns Hit Washington A court ruling gives lawmakers more protection over internal records. The Center Square's Tim Clouser and TJ Martinell breakdown why this is important to Washingtonians. 2026-03-14T14:01:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 766 Washington Stategovernment transparencylegislative privilegecourt rulingpublic recordslawmakersinternal records https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717995/illinois-u-s-senate-candidate-jeannie-evans-discus-B3m1cJ5jLu https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1717995_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1717995_video_v4.mp4 Illinois U.S. Senate Candidate Jeannie Evans Discuses Issues Ahead of Primary For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop speaks with GOP candidate for the U.S. Senate in Illinois, Jeannie Evans. 2026-03-14T12:31:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 784 Jeannie EvansIllinois SenateRepublican primaryIllinois electionAffordabilityCrimePolitical OutsiderHarvard Law SchoolAnti-Trust https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717996/24-ags-question-funding-of-orgs-refusing-to-remove-FO1Q7zUg5a https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1717996_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1717996_video_v4.mp4 24 AGs Question Funding of Orgs Refusing to Remove Climate Agenda From Judges Manuals For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop looks at the states calling on the Trump Administration to review funding to organizations that create judges manuals containing content related to climate change 2026-03-14T12:01:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 291 attorneys generalclimate agendajudges manualsfederal fundingclimate sciencenational science foundationbiased sciencepolitical bias https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717997/georgia-legislators-eye-ending-state-income-tax-ov-614rUieMV5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1717997_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1717997_video_v4.mp4 Georgia Legislators Eye Ending State Income Tax Over 10 Years For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop talks to The Center Square's Kim Jarrett about Georgia's discussion around ending the state income tax and how the proposal would impact state funding 2026-03-14T11:30:55.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 529 Georgiaincome taxstate income taxtax reformlegislatorsstate budgettax policyKim Jarrett https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1717999/washington-legislature-pushes-through-2b-spending-02XLrYKww_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1717999_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1717999_video_v4.mp4 Washington Legislature Pushes Through $2B Spending Increase in Final Hours of Legislative Session For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop discusses the new budget including a tax on millionaires passed by the Washington state legislature. 2026-03-14T11:01:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 375 Washington state legislaturebudget increasemillionaire taxtaxesstate spendingeconomic policyincome tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1718462/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693004_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1718462/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability 2026-03-06T19:45:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 sheriffdecertificationaccountabilitylaw enforcementlegislationDemocratsstate constitutionUS Constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1718499/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1718499/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1718670/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1718670/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt McMahon: Nutrition Is a Powerful Tool For Preventing Disease Linda McMahon, Secretary Of Education, speaks on the importance nutrition plays in the role of education. 2026-03-05T21:00:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Linda McMahonnutritiondisease preventionpublic healtheducationobesitydietchronic disease https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1718693/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1718693/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1718741/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714713_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1718741/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 Heated Debate Over Governments Role In Affirming Gender Two Ohio state Representatives argue over gender affirming policies. 2026-03-13T21:31:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 gender affirmationparental rightsohio legislaturegovernment policygender identitychild protectionfamily law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1718743/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1718743/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1718883/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440838_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1718883/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability Does Rent Control Help Housing Affordability? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss rent control and its impacts on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 558 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyrent controlhousingWashington Staterent increaseproperty tax revenuesprivate investmentrental units https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1718938/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1718938/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1719099/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1719099/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1719193/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1719193/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1719259/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1719259/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy What Do Treasury Yields Tell Us About the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss treasury yields on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 525 Treasury yieldsInterest ratesEconomic growthEconomic downturnFederal ReserveGovernment debtMortgage ratesConsumer borrowingCorporate debtStock marketThe Center SquareOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1719326/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1719326/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1719394/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1719394/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill Washington State Representative Speaks on Bipartisan Litter Bill Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, speaks on a bipartisan litter bill she co-sponsored 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Mary DyeWashington StateBipartisan Litter BillWaste ReductionGovernmentPolicy MakingEnvironmental LegislationPlastic WasteLandfill Reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1719456/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1719456/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1719569/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1719569/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1719573/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1719573/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done Federal Debt Is Out of Control - Can Anything Be Done? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Carolyn Bourdeaux, Executive Director at Concord Action. They discuss the growing U.S. federal debt and what can be done to address it. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 947 national debtfederal deficitGovernment SpendingAmerican Economysocial securityMedicareeconomic debtbudget balancetax revenueeconomic growthdeficitfederal budgetCBOdeficit reductionConcord Action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1719678/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1719678/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard US House Testimony: “Price Spikes Like Those We Saw in 2022 Hit Families and Businesses Hard” Witness Gibson Weighs Cost of Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables during US House Oversight hearing 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 US HouseFossil FuelsRenewable EnergyPrice SpikesEnergy CostsMs. GibsonHouse Oversight hearingEnergy DominanceNatural Gas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1719698/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1719698/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1719856/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441293_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1719856/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses Washington State: King County Metro to Add Safety Enhancements to Current and Future Buses King County Metro General Manager Michelle Allison on Safety Enhancements to Buses 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 King County MetroMichelle AllisonSafety EnhancementsBus SafetyOperator Safety PartitionsBattery Electric CoachesRetrofittingATU 587 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1719866/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1719866/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1719952/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1652087_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1719952/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ Hollins: Don't Let Rhetoric Gaslight You Into Thinking California Is Soft On Crime Tinisch Hollins is the executive director of Californians for Safety and Justice. Here she is touting the state's commitment to rethinking public safety and criminal justice. 2026-02-21T00:12:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 180 Californiacrimecriminal justicepublic safetyrehabilitationtinisch hollinscalifornians for safety and justicecrime reformaccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1719959/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1719959/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1720097/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693004_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1720097/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability 2026-03-06T19:45:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 sheriffdecertificationaccountabilitylaw enforcementlegislationDemocratsstate constitutionUS Constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1720103/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1720103/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1720240/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1720240/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt McMahon: Nutrition Is a Powerful Tool For Preventing Disease Linda McMahon, Secretary Of Education, speaks on the importance nutrition plays in the role of education. 2026-03-05T21:00:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Linda McMahonnutritiondisease preventionpublic healtheducationobesitydietchronic disease https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1720274/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1720274/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1720408/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714713_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1720408/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 Heated Debate Over Governments Role In Affirming Gender Two Ohio state Representatives argue over gender affirming policies. 2026-03-13T21:31:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 gender affirmationparental rightsohio legislaturegovernment policygender identitychild protectionfamily law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1720417/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1720417/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1720521/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440838_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1720521/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability Does Rent Control Help Housing Affordability? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss rent control and its impacts on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 558 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyrent controlhousingWashington Staterent increaseproperty tax revenuesprivate investmentrental units https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1720532/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1720532/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1720559/more-taxpayer-money-to-planned-parenthood-_KzQCNiaPX https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1720559_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1720559_video_v4.mp4 More Taxpayer Money To Planned Parenthood? ACA subsidies are going to go to funding planned parenthood in Washington. 2026-03-15T14:00:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 367 Planned ParenthoodACAhealth insuranceWashingtonabortion fundingtaxpayer money https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1720720/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1720720/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy What Do Treasury Yields Tell Us About the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss treasury yields on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 525 Treasury yieldsInterest ratesEconomic growthEconomic downturnFederal ReserveGovernment debtMortgage ratesConsumer borrowingCorporate debtStock marketThe Center SquareOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1720723/paying-more-for-police-body-camera-footage-other-p-czNh-2Hb0L https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1720723_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1720723_video_v4.mp4 Paying More For Police Body Camera Footage & Other Public Records? Spokane County is considering raising the price of acquiring police body camera footage and access to other public records. The Center Square's Tim Clouser and TJ Martinell breakdown why this is important to Washingtonians. 2026-03-15T15:00:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 554 Spokane Countybody camerapublic recordsWashington Statetransparencygovernment accountabilityTim ClouserTJ Martinellpolice body camera footagegovernment records https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1720750/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1720750/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1720849/controversial-language-law-enforcement-reform-pres-CQ8nlVOeXG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1720849_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1720849_video_v4.mp4 Controversial Language, Law Enforcement Reform & Press Freedom Concerns | Washington Weekly Recap This is a Week In Review From Washington in Focus Daily. 2026-03-15T16:00:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1252 Washington StateLegislatureLaw EnforcementPress FreedomControversial LanguagePolicy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1720883/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1720883/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill Washington State Representative Speaks on Bipartisan Litter Bill Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, speaks on a bipartisan litter bill she co-sponsored 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Mary DyeWashington StateBipartisan Litter BillWaste ReductionGovernmentPolicy MakingEnvironmental LegislationPlastic WasteLandfill Reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1720891/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1720891/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1720924/the-u-s-job-market-just-stalled-it-could-get-worse-mK1xwteo41 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1720924_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1720924_video_v4.mp4 The U. S. Job Market Just Stalled & It Could Get Worse Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the Job Market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2026-03-15T16:10:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 608 job marketUS economyinflationrecessioneconomic analysisconsumer spendingstagflationjobs reportlabor market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1721008/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1721008/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done Federal Debt Is Out of Control - Can Anything Be Done? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Carolyn Bourdeaux, Executive Director at Concord Action. They discuss the growing U.S. federal debt and what can be done to address it. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 947 national debtfederal deficitGovernment SpendingAmerican Economysocial securityMedicareeconomic debtbudget balancetax revenueeconomic growthdeficitfederal budgetCBOdeficit reductionConcord Action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1721023/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1721023/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1721222/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1721222/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard US House Testimony: “Price Spikes Like Those We Saw in 2022 Hit Families and Businesses Hard” Witness Gibson Weighs Cost of Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables during US House Oversight hearing 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 US HouseFossil FuelsRenewable EnergyPrice SpikesEnergy CostsMs. GibsonHouse Oversight hearingEnergy DominanceNatural Gas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1721229/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1721229/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1721377/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441293_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1721377/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses Washington State: King County Metro to Add Safety Enhancements to Current and Future Buses King County Metro General Manager Michelle Allison on Safety Enhancements to Buses 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 King County MetroMichelle AllisonSafety EnhancementsBus SafetyOperator Safety PartitionsBattery Electric CoachesRetrofittingATU 587 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1721388/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1721388/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1721506/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1652087_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1721506/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ Hollins: Don't Let Rhetoric Gaslight You Into Thinking California Is Soft On Crime Tinisch Hollins is the executive director of Californians for Safety and Justice. Here she is touting the state's commitment to rethinking public safety and criminal justice. 2026-02-21T00:12:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 180 Californiacrimecriminal justicepublic safetyrehabilitationtinisch hollinscalifornians for safety and justicecrime reformaccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1721524/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1721524/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1721692/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693004_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1721692/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability 2026-03-06T19:45:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 sheriffdecertificationaccountabilitylaw enforcementlegislationDemocratsstate constitutionUS Constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1721705/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1721705/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1721858/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1721858/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt McMahon: Nutrition Is a Powerful Tool For Preventing Disease Linda McMahon, Secretary Of Education, speaks on the importance nutrition plays in the role of education. 2026-03-05T21:00:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Linda McMahonnutritiondisease preventionpublic healtheducationobesitydietchronic disease https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1721868/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1721868/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1721995/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714713_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1721995/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 Heated Debate Over Governments Role In Affirming Gender Two Ohio state Representatives argue over gender affirming policies. 2026-03-13T21:31:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 gender affirmationparental rightsohio legislaturegovernment policygender identitychild protectionfamily law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1722014/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1722014/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1722158/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1722158/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1722237/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1722237/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1722374/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440838_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1722374/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability Does Rent Control Help Housing Affordability? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss rent control and its impacts on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 558 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyrent controlhousingWashington Staterent increaseproperty tax revenuesprivate investmentrental units https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1722444/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1722444/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1722562/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1722562/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1722639/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1722639/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy What Do Treasury Yields Tell Us About the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss treasury yields on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 525 Treasury yieldsInterest ratesEconomic growthEconomic downturnFederal ReserveGovernment debtMortgage ratesConsumer borrowingCorporate debtStock marketThe Center SquareOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1722686/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1722686/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1722751/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1722751/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill Washington State Representative Speaks on Bipartisan Litter Bill Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, speaks on a bipartisan litter bill she co-sponsored 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Mary DyeWashington StateBipartisan Litter BillWaste ReductionGovernmentPolicy MakingEnvironmental LegislationPlastic WasteLandfill Reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1722822/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1722822/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done Federal Debt Is Out of Control - Can Anything Be Done? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Carolyn Bourdeaux, Executive Director at Concord Action. They discuss the growing U.S. federal debt and what can be done to address it. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 947 national debtfederal deficitGovernment SpendingAmerican Economysocial securityMedicareeconomic debtbudget balancetax revenueeconomic growthdeficitfederal budgetCBOdeficit reductionConcord Action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1722937/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1722937/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723010/firearm-owner-s-id-card-law-illinois-u-s-senate-ca-ZEO3o3qjnw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1723010_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1723010_video_v4.mp4 Firearm Owner's ID Card Law & Illinois U.S. Senate Candidates | Weekly Recap For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop discusses the Illinois Supreme court considering the FOID card law case and looks ahead to the primary election, talking about the gubernatorial race and speaking to a few of the GOP U.S. Senate Candidates. 2026-03-16T01:01:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 3026 IllinoisFOID cardgun lawUS SenateelectioncandidatesIllinois Supreme Courtfirearms2nd amendmentGreg BishopThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723011/gov-ferguson-expresses-his-excitement-for-the-new-m2qrmprgTc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1723011_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1723011_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Ferguson Expresses His Excitement For The New Income tax In Washington Gov. Ferguson Expresses His Excitement For The New Income tax In Washington 2026-03-15T22:30:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Washingtonincome taxtaxGov. Fergusonmillionaires taxtax credit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723014/new-income-tax-likely-to-face-challenges-in-washin-y9B_ux7XaV https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1723014_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1723014_video_v4.mp4 New Income Tax Likely To Face Challenges In Washington's Supreme Court Washington's new income tax is likely to be challenged in the state supreme court. 2026-03-15T22:00:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Washington Stateincome taxstate supreme courtlegal challengetax proposal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723015/new-income-tax-and-budget-concerns-hit-washington-DSwMKi1N0d https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1723015_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1723015_video_v4.mp4 New Income Tax And Budget Concerns Hit Washington New Income Tax And Budget Concerns Hit Washington. 2026-03-15T21:32:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723175/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723175/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard US House Testimony: “Price Spikes Like Those We Saw in 2022 Hit Families and Businesses Hard” Witness Gibson Weighs Cost of Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables during US House Oversight hearing 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 US HouseFossil FuelsRenewable EnergyPrice SpikesEnergy CostsMs. GibsonHouse Oversight hearingEnergy DominanceNatural Gas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723209/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723209/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723294/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441293_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723294/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses Washington State: King County Metro to Add Safety Enhancements to Current and Future Buses King County Metro General Manager Michelle Allison on Safety Enhancements to Buses 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 King County MetroMichelle AllisonSafety EnhancementsBus SafetyOperator Safety PartitionsBattery Electric CoachesRetrofittingATU 587 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723361/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723361/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723422/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1652087_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723422/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ Hollins: Don't Let Rhetoric Gaslight You Into Thinking California Is Soft On Crime Tinisch Hollins is the executive director of Californians for Safety and Justice. Here she is touting the state's commitment to rethinking public safety and criminal justice. 2026-02-21T00:12:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 180 Californiacrimecriminal justicepublic safetyrehabilitationtinisch hollinscalifornians for safety and justicecrime reformaccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723485/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723485/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723543/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693004_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723543/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability 2026-03-06T19:45:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 sheriffdecertificationaccountabilitylaw enforcementlegislationDemocratsstate constitutionUS Constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723582/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723582/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723651/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723651/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt McMahon: Nutrition Is a Powerful Tool For Preventing Disease Linda McMahon, Secretary Of Education, speaks on the importance nutrition plays in the role of education. 2026-03-05T21:00:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Linda McMahonnutritiondisease preventionpublic healtheducationobesitydietchronic disease https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723685/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723685/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723764/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714713_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723764/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 Heated Debate Over Governments Role In Affirming Gender Two Ohio state Representatives argue over gender affirming policies. 2026-03-13T21:31:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 gender affirmationparental rightsohio legislaturegovernment policygender identitychild protectionfamily law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723843/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723843/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723904/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440838_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723904/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability Does Rent Control Help Housing Affordability? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss rent control and its impacts on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 558 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyrent controlhousingWashington Staterent increaseproperty tax revenuesprivate investmentrental units https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723952/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1723952/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1724169/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1724169/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy What Do Treasury Yields Tell Us About the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss treasury yields on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 525 Treasury yieldsInterest ratesEconomic growthEconomic downturnFederal ReserveGovernment debtMortgage ratesConsumer borrowingCorporate debtStock marketThe Center SquareOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1724206/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1724206/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1724264/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1724264/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill Washington State Representative Speaks on Bipartisan Litter Bill Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, speaks on a bipartisan litter bill she co-sponsored 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Mary DyeWashington StateBipartisan Litter BillWaste ReductionGovernmentPolicy MakingEnvironmental LegislationPlastic WasteLandfill Reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1724362/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1724362/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1724415/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1724415/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done Federal Debt Is Out of Control - Can Anything Be Done? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Carolyn Bourdeaux, Executive Director at Concord Action. They discuss the growing U.S. federal debt and what can be done to address it. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 947 national debtfederal deficitGovernment SpendingAmerican Economysocial securityMedicareeconomic debtbudget balancetax revenueeconomic growthdeficitfederal budgetCBOdeficit reductionConcord Action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1724459/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1724459/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1724550/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1724550/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard US House Testimony: “Price Spikes Like Those We Saw in 2022 Hit Families and Businesses Hard” Witness Gibson Weighs Cost of Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables during US House Oversight hearing 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 US HouseFossil FuelsRenewable EnergyPrice SpikesEnergy CostsMs. GibsonHouse Oversight hearingEnergy DominanceNatural Gas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1724590/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1724590/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1724646/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441293_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1724646/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses Washington State: King County Metro to Add Safety Enhancements to Current and Future Buses King County Metro General Manager Michelle Allison on Safety Enhancements to Buses 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 King County MetroMichelle AllisonSafety EnhancementsBus SafetyOperator Safety PartitionsBattery Electric CoachesRetrofittingATU 587 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1724723/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1724723/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1724792/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1652087_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1724792/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ Hollins: Don't Let Rhetoric Gaslight You Into Thinking California Is Soft On Crime Tinisch Hollins is the executive director of Californians for Safety and Justice. Here she is touting the state's commitment to rethinking public safety and criminal justice. 2026-02-21T00:12:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 180 Californiacrimecriminal justicepublic safetyrehabilitationtinisch hollinscalifornians for safety and justicecrime reformaccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1724842/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1724842/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1724925/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693004_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1724925/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability 2026-03-06T19:45:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 sheriffdecertificationaccountabilitylaw enforcementlegislationDemocratsstate constitutionUS Constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1724953/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1724953/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1725028/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1725028/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt McMahon: Nutrition Is a Powerful Tool For Preventing Disease Linda McMahon, Secretary Of Education, speaks on the importance nutrition plays in the role of education. 2026-03-05T21:00:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Linda McMahonnutritiondisease preventionpublic healtheducationobesitydietchronic disease https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1725097/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1725097/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1725187/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714713_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1725187/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 Heated Debate Over Governments Role In Affirming Gender Two Ohio state Representatives argue over gender affirming policies. 2026-03-13T21:31:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 gender affirmationparental rightsohio legislaturegovernment policygender identitychild protectionfamily law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1725233/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1725233/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1725433/washington-in-focus-daily-3-16-26-new-taxes-may-hu-M7YlNLGwU9 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725433_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1725433_video_v4.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 3.16.26 | New Taxes May Hurt Seattle Sports & New ESG Laws Impact Energy Washington in Focus Daily | Monday Mar. 16, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, the new income tax may hurt Seattle sports teams, new ESG laws are set to impact , and critics of the press credentialing system in Washington say they see a double standard. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-03-16T22:43:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1294 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1725435/myers-taxes-are-crushing-gdp-growth-in-washington-uFbh3hyfzj https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rH3NBSX39T0/maxresdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1725435_video_v4.mp4 Myers: Taxes Are Crushing GDP Growth In Washington Washington Policy Center Vice President of Research Todd Myers voices his concerns over the new income tax bill in Washington. 2026-03-16T21:36:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1725437/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1725437_video_v4.mp4 McMahon: Local Educators Are The Innovators Of Education In America Education Secretary, Linda McMahon on local educators being the innovators of education in America. 2026-03-16T20:58:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 Linda McMahonlocal educatorseducation innovationDepartment of Educationeducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1725438/the-center-square-daily-3-16-26-new-polling-shows-1iJKhAHor8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725438_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1725438_video_v4.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 3.16.26 | New Polling Shows Concerns The Center Square Daily | Monday March 16th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Greg looks at the results of The Center Square's latest Voters' Voice poll from. The Center Square's Carleen Johnson lays out the debate in Washington state over an income tax on millionaires. Quick hits from states around America focusing on flight cancellations in North Carolina as the partial government shutdown continues, data center debates from Washington to Florida, and a social media tax in Illinois. And Rick Heidner, GOP candidate for Illinois Governor joins to discuss his campaign ahead of Illinois primary tomorrow. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 00:00 - Intro 00:28 - Voters' Voice Poll 07:16 - Washington's millionaires tax 15:24 - America's Talking 22:55 - Illinois in Focus: Interview with Rick Heidner 2026-03-16T20:45:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2003 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1725440/critics-question-need-for-new-state-energy-authori-U39_8YAaBz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725440_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1725440_video_v4.mp4 Critics Question Need For New State Energy Authority Matt Doumit with Washington Forest Protection Association and John Rothlin of Avista Group question the need for a new state energy authority. 2026-03-16T20:10:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 102 energy authoritystate energyenergy policyclean energytransmission linesAvista GroupWFPAWashington https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1725441/rep-mary-dye-bill-creates-new-bureaucracy-amid-sta-7yMyHccCxv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725441_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1725441_video_v4.mp4 Rep. Mary Dye: Bill Creates New Bureaucracy Amid State’s Budget Crisis Rep. Mary Dye on a new bill that creates new bureaucracy amid state’s budget crisis. 2026-03-16T18:15:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 Mary DyeWashington Stateenergy bureaucracybudget crisiselectrical transmissioneminent domainwind energysolar energy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1725442/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1725442_video_v4.mp4 Attorney Jackson Maynard: Conflicts Of Interest Are Common In Journalism Attorney Jackson Maynard speaks out against his clients being targeted for having conflicts of interest. He claims conflicts of interest are common in journalism. 2026-03-16T18:12:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 conflict of interestjournalismmediaethicsJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1725651/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440838_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1725651/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability Does Rent Control Help Housing Affordability? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss rent control and its impacts on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 558 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyrent controlhousingWashington Staterent increaseproperty tax revenuesprivate investmentrental units https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1725710/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1725710/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1725776/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1725776/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy What Do Treasury Yields Tell Us About the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss treasury yields on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 525 Treasury yieldsInterest ratesEconomic growthEconomic downturnFederal ReserveGovernment debtMortgage ratesConsumer borrowingCorporate debtStock marketThe Center SquareOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1725843/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1725843/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1725908/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1725908/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill Washington State Representative Speaks on Bipartisan Litter Bill Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, speaks on a bipartisan litter bill she co-sponsored 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Mary DyeWashington StateBipartisan Litter BillWaste ReductionGovernmentPolicy MakingEnvironmental LegislationPlastic WasteLandfill Reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1725938/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1725938/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1726030/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1726030/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done Federal Debt Is Out of Control - Can Anything Be Done? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Carolyn Bourdeaux, Executive Director at Concord Action. They discuss the growing U.S. federal debt and what can be done to address it. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 947 national debtfederal deficitGovernment SpendingAmerican Economysocial securityMedicareeconomic debtbudget balancetax revenueeconomic growthdeficitfederal budgetCBOdeficit reductionConcord Action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1726076/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1726076/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1726145/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1726145/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard US House Testimony: “Price Spikes Like Those We Saw in 2022 Hit Families and Businesses Hard” Witness Gibson Weighs Cost of Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables during US House Oversight hearing 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 US HouseFossil FuelsRenewable EnergyPrice SpikesEnergy CostsMs. GibsonHouse Oversight hearingEnergy DominanceNatural Gas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1726199/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1726199/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1726334/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441293_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1726334/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses Washington State: King County Metro to Add Safety Enhancements to Current and Future Buses King County Metro General Manager Michelle Allison on Safety Enhancements to Buses 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 King County MetroMichelle AllisonSafety EnhancementsBus SafetyOperator Safety PartitionsBattery Electric CoachesRetrofittingATU 587 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1726403/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1726403/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1726472/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1652087_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1726472/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ Hollins: Don't Let Rhetoric Gaslight You Into Thinking California Is Soft On Crime Tinisch Hollins is the executive director of Californians for Safety and Justice. Here she is touting the state's commitment to rethinking public safety and criminal justice. 2026-02-21T00:12:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 180 Californiacrimecriminal justicepublic safetyrehabilitationtinisch hollinscalifornians for safety and justicecrime reformaccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1726544/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1726544/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1726611/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693004_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1726611/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability 2026-03-06T19:45:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 sheriffdecertificationaccountabilitylaw enforcementlegislationDemocratsstate constitutionUS Constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1726637/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1726637/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1726715/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1726715/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt McMahon: Nutrition Is a Powerful Tool For Preventing Disease Linda McMahon, Secretary Of Education, speaks on the importance nutrition plays in the role of education. 2026-03-05T21:00:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Linda McMahonnutritiondisease preventionpublic healtheducationobesitydietchronic disease https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1726768/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1726768/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1726844/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714713_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1726844/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 Heated Debate Over Governments Role In Affirming Gender Two Ohio state Representatives argue over gender affirming policies. 2026-03-13T21:31:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 gender affirmationparental rightsohio legislaturegovernment policygender identitychild protectionfamily law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1726920/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1726920/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1726987/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440838_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1726987/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability Does Rent Control Help Housing Affordability? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss rent control and its impacts on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 558 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyrent controlhousingWashington Staterent increaseproperty tax revenuesprivate investmentrental units https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1727012/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1727012/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1727116/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1727116/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy What Do Treasury Yields Tell Us About the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss treasury yields on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 525 Treasury yieldsInterest ratesEconomic growthEconomic downturnFederal ReserveGovernment debtMortgage ratesConsumer borrowingCorporate debtStock marketThe Center SquareOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1727155/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1727155/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1727231/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1727231/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill Washington State Representative Speaks on Bipartisan Litter Bill Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, speaks on a bipartisan litter bill she co-sponsored 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Mary DyeWashington StateBipartisan Litter BillWaste ReductionGovernmentPolicy MakingEnvironmental LegislationPlastic WasteLandfill Reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1727297/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1727297/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1727358/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1727358/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done Federal Debt Is Out of Control - Can Anything Be Done? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Carolyn Bourdeaux, Executive Director at Concord Action. They discuss the growing U.S. federal debt and what can be done to address it. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 947 national debtfederal deficitGovernment SpendingAmerican Economysocial securityMedicareeconomic debtbudget balancetax revenueeconomic growthdeficitfederal budgetCBOdeficit reductionConcord Action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1727373/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1727373/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1727465/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1727465/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard US House Testimony: “Price Spikes Like Those We Saw in 2022 Hit Families and Businesses Hard” Witness Gibson Weighs Cost of Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables during US House Oversight hearing 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 US HouseFossil FuelsRenewable EnergyPrice SpikesEnergy CostsMs. GibsonHouse Oversight hearingEnergy DominanceNatural Gas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1727502/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1727502/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1727715/how-new-esg-laws-will-impact-energy-in-washington-cBpJSTTBtQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1727715_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1727715_video_v4.mp4 How New ESG Laws Will Impact Energy In Washington The Washington state legislature passed new ESG laws to fast-track wind and solar power infrastructure. Critics are concerned this will negatively impact Washingtonians energy consumption. 2026-03-17T15:00:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 341 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1727716/president-trump-addresses-concerns-over-fraud-PAu0niIq9B https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1727716_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1727716_video_v4.mp4 President Trump Addresses Concerns Over Fraud President Trump addresses concerns over fraud in the Oval Office. 2026-03-17T14:22:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 90 Donald TrumpFraudBlue StatesElectionsMinnesotaCalifornia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1727717/new-income-tax-may-cripple-seattle-sports-B7g5EMv1Ag https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1727717_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1727717_video_v4.mp4 New Income Tax May Cripple Seattle Sports The new income tax in Washington has members of the Seattle Seahawks front office worried the legislation may hurt the team's ability to sign free agents. Plus, NBA commissioner Adam Silver is concerned the new tax will impact the league's ability to reinstate the Super Sonics in Seattle. 2026-03-17T14:00:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 492 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1727718/illinois-voters-to-choose-from-4-gop-gubernatorial-OWBQG6_SCq https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1727718_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1727718_video_v4.mp4 Illinois Voters to Choose From 4 GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Tuesday For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop puts Illinois in Focus, speaking to GOP candidate for Illinois Governor Rick Heidner. 2026-03-17T12:00:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 680 IllinoisGovernorRepublicanRick HeidnerJB PritzkerElectionPoliticsCandidatePrimary ElectionIllinois Governor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1727719/states-debate-data-centers-tech-companies-push-bac-MrAv2L9fMj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1727719_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1727719_video_v4.mp4 States Debate Data Centers, Tech Companies Push Back on Social Media Tax For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop looks at top headlines from across America from data center debates in Washington and Florida to Chicago's social media users' tax to flight cancellations in North Carolina. 2026-03-17T11:30:49.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 218 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1727720/republicans-expect-legal-challenge-to-washingtons-CwPvxlLk6t https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1727720_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1727720_video_v4.mp4 Republicans Expect Legal Challenge to Washington’s Millionaires Income Tax For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop talks with The Center Square's Carleen Johnson about Washington's latest budget and new tax on millionaires. 2026-03-17T11:01:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 696 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1727721/voters-voice-poll-shows-range-of-chief-concerns-am-e-aheXh0XR https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1727721_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1727721_video_v4.mp4 Voters’ Voice Poll Shows Range of Chief Concerns Amid Voters For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop discusses the results of The Center Square's latest Voters' Voice Poll. 2026-03-17T10:30:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 410 voter polleconomytransgender issuespolitical partiesvoter concernselectionapproval rating https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1727960/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441293_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1727960/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses Washington State: King County Metro to Add Safety Enhancements to Current and Future Buses King County Metro General Manager Michelle Allison on Safety Enhancements to Buses 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 King County MetroMichelle AllisonSafety EnhancementsBus SafetyOperator Safety PartitionsBattery Electric CoachesRetrofittingATU 587 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1728038/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1728038/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1728100/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1728100/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1728237/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1728237/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1728341/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1728341/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1728429/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1728429/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K McMahon: Local Educators Are The Innovators Of Education In America Education Secretary, Linda McMahon on local educators being the innovators of education in America. 2026-03-16T20:58:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 Linda McMahonlocal educatorseducation innovationDepartment of Educationeducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1728540/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1728540/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 Attorney Jackson Maynard: Conflicts Of Interest Are Common In Journalism Attorney Jackson Maynard speaks out against his clients being targeted for having conflicts of interest. He claims conflicts of interest are common in journalism. 2026-03-16T18:12:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 conflict of interestjournalismmediaethicsJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1728576/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1728576/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1728668/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1728668/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K McMahon: Local Educators Are The Innovators Of Education In America Education Secretary, Linda McMahon on local educators being the innovators of education in America. 2026-03-16T20:58:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 Linda McMahonlocal educatorseducation innovationDepartment of Educationeducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1728717/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1728717/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1728790/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1728790/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 Attorney Jackson Maynard: Conflicts Of Interest Are Common In Journalism Attorney Jackson Maynard speaks out against his clients being targeted for having conflicts of interest. He claims conflicts of interest are common in journalism. 2026-03-16T18:12:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 conflict of interestjournalismmediaethicsJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1728825/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1728825/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1728948/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1728948/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K McMahon: Local Educators Are The Innovators Of Education In America Education Secretary, Linda McMahon on local educators being the innovators of education in America. 2026-03-16T20:58:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 Linda McMahonlocal educatorseducation innovationDepartment of Educationeducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1728988/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1728988/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1729037/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1729037/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1729087/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1729087/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 Attorney Jackson Maynard: Conflicts Of Interest Are Common In Journalism Attorney Jackson Maynard speaks out against his clients being targeted for having conflicts of interest. He claims conflicts of interest are common in journalism. 2026-03-16T18:12:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 conflict of interestjournalismmediaethicsJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1729174/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1729174/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1729216/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1729216/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K McMahon: Local Educators Are The Innovators Of Education In America Education Secretary, Linda McMahon on local educators being the innovators of education in America. 2026-03-16T20:58:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 Linda McMahonlocal educatorseducation innovationDepartment of Educationeducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1729275/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1729275/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1729327/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1729327/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 Attorney Jackson Maynard: Conflicts Of Interest Are Common In Journalism Attorney Jackson Maynard speaks out against his clients being targeted for having conflicts of interest. He claims conflicts of interest are common in journalism. 2026-03-16T18:12:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 conflict of interestjournalismmediaethicsJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1729420/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1729420/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1729467/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1729467/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K McMahon: Local Educators Are The Innovators Of Education In America Education Secretary, Linda McMahon on local educators being the innovators of education in America. 2026-03-16T20:58:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 Linda McMahonlocal educatorseducation innovationDepartment of Educationeducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1729563/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1729563/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1729576/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1729576/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 Attorney Jackson Maynard: Conflicts Of Interest Are Common In Journalism Attorney Jackson Maynard speaks out against his clients being targeted for having conflicts of interest. 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He claims conflicts of interest are common in journalism. 2026-03-16T18:12:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 conflict of interestjournalismmediaethicsJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1729930/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1729930/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1729974/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1729974/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K McMahon: Local Educators Are The Innovators Of Education In America Education Secretary, Linda McMahon on local educators being the innovators of education in America. 2026-03-16T20:58:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 Linda McMahonlocal educatorseducation innovationDepartment of Educationeducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730058/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730058/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730090/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730090/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 Attorney Jackson Maynard: Conflicts Of Interest Are Common In Journalism Attorney Jackson Maynard speaks out against his clients being targeted for having conflicts of interest. He claims conflicts of interest are common in journalism. 2026-03-16T18:12:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 conflict of interestjournalismmediaethicsJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730148/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730148/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730180/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1652087_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730180/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ Hollins: Don't Let Rhetoric Gaslight You Into Thinking California Is Soft On Crime Tinisch Hollins is the executive director of Californians for Safety and Justice. Here she is touting the state's commitment to rethinking public safety and criminal justice. 2026-02-21T00:12:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 180 Californiacrimecriminal justicepublic safetyrehabilitationtinisch hollinscalifornians for safety and justicecrime reformaccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730278/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730278/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730317/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693004_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730317/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability 2026-03-06T19:45:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 sheriffdecertificationaccountabilitylaw enforcementlegislationDemocratsstate constitutionUS Constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730409/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730409/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730436/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730436/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt McMahon: Nutrition Is a Powerful Tool For Preventing Disease Linda McMahon, Secretary Of Education, speaks on the importance nutrition plays in the role of education. 2026-03-05T21:00:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Linda McMahonnutritiondisease preventionpublic healtheducationobesitydietchronic disease https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730510/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730510/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730550/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714713_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730550/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 Heated Debate Over Governments Role In Affirming Gender Two Ohio state Representatives argue over gender affirming policies. 2026-03-13T21:31:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 gender affirmationparental rightsohio legislaturegovernment policygender identitychild protectionfamily law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730971/new-bridge-and-light-rail-costs-soar-over-7-billio-fTma7xXTyu https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1730971_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1730971_video_v4.mp4 New Bridge And Light Rail Costs Soar Over $7 Billion In Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson announced the construction for a new bridge and light rail in Washington will cost over 7.6 Billion Dollars. 2026-03-18T14:00:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 499 Washingtonbridgelight railinfrastructuretransportation fundingBob FergusonI-5Washington StatePortlandVancouver https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730973/illinois-supreme-court-hears-foid-card-challenge-CepyEOmYG1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1730973_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1730973_video_v4.mp4 Illinois Supreme Court Hears FOID Card Challenge For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop looks at the case in the Illinois Supreme Court challenging the state's Firearm Owner's ID card 2026-03-18T12:00:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 428 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730975/vehicle-choice-bill-advances-lawmaker-gun-carveout-yWyrBNmyEC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1730975_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1730975_video_v4.mp4 'Vehicle Choice' Bill Advances, Lawmaker Gun Carveout Dropped For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop looks at top headlines from Minnesota, Pennsylvania, California, and Virginia including legislation to stop bans on gas powered cars and an amendment that would have created a carveout for lawmakers in a bill regulation firearms. 2026-03-18T11:30:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 258 vehicle choiceAI legislationgun controlMinnesotaPennsylvaniaCaliforniaVirginiastate legislationfirearmsfree speech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730977/polling-shows-strong-support-for-voter-id-2HqyAkFAtM https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1730977_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1730977_video_v4.mp4 Polling Shows Strong Support for Voter ID For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop speaks with Founder and CEO of Noble Predictive Insights, Mike Noble, about the latest polling from The Center Square's Voters' Voice poll 2026-03-18T11:00:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 769 voter idpollingUS senateelectionsvoter sentimentmail-in votingelection integritynoble predictive insights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730980/washington-in-focus-daily-3-17-26-new-taxes-threat-h-LIx2reXE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1730980_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1730980_video_v4_converted.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 3.17.26 | New Taxes Threaten Business & GOP Plan For November Elections Washington in Focus Daily | Tuesday Mar. 17, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, the new income tax may hurt the business community in Washington, Republicans have big plans to win elections in November , and new bridge and light rail construction get's Gov. Ferguson's Approval. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-03-17T23:01:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1644 Washington stateincome taxGOPelectionsstate government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730982/the-center-square-daily-3-17-26-firearm-voter-id-c-VMtxdn0PIX https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1730982_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1730982_video_v4.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 3.17.26 | Firearm & Voter ID Challenges The Center Square Daily | Tuesday March 17th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Greg looks at the SAVE America Act being debated in Congress. Noble Predictive Insights Founder and CEO, Mike Noble, joins to discuss the latest results from the Voters' Voice poll. Quick hits from states around America from 'vehicle choice' legislation in Pennsylvania to firearms debate in Virginia. And Greg digs into the latest on the Illinois Supreme Court case looking at Firearm Owner ID cards. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 00:00 - Intro 00:28 - Voter ID Debate 02:41 - Mike Noble 15:24 - America's Talking 19:34 - Illinois in Focus 2026-03-17T21:15:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1618 voter IDgun controlIllinois Supreme Courtfirearm owner IDSAVE America ActelectionGreg BishopMike Noble https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730983/pres-trump-not-exactly-thrilled-with-nato-vwBYraLLCR https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1730983_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1730983_video_v4.mp4 Pres. Trump ‘Not Exactly Thrilled’ With NATO The Center Square's Sarah Roderick-Fitch asks President Trump if he is rethinking relationship with NATO March 17, 2026 Source: White House 2026-03-17T21:02:43.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 86 Donald TrumpNATOUS Foreign PolicyUkraineJoe BidenNational Security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730984/gov-ferguson-touts-new-bridge-and-light-rail-proje-94uMWg2vnA https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1730984_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1730984_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Ferguson Touts New Bridge and Light Rail Project Washington Governor Bob Ferguson celebrates the start of a new bridge and light rail project. 2026-03-17T20:19:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 92 Bob FergusonWashingtonBridgeLight RailInfrastructure ProjectTransportationCost EstimatesUS Coast GuardFixed SpanVancouver https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730985/sen-dozier-the-new-millionaires-tax-is-a-test-case-6V0C_l5wiw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1730985_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1730985_video_v4.mp4 Sen. Dozier: The New 'Millionaires' Tax' Is A Test Case For Instituting An Income Tax On Everyone Sen. Perry Dozier (R-Walla Walla) says the new ‘Millionaires’ Tax’ Is a Test Case for Instituting an Income Tax on Everyone 2026-03-17T19:59:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 138 Millionaires TaxIncome TaxWashington StatePerry DozierTax PolicyCost of LivingState Income Tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730986/illinois-supreme-court-considers-another-foid-chal-kz0_FxjgJa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1730986_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1730986_video_v5.mp4 Illinois Supreme Court considers another FOID challenge The Illinois Supreme Court continues to hear cases challenging the state’s laws around possessing firearms. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_9e86682a-6701-408a-b06a-0ed696e6f5dc.html 2026-03-17T18:36:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 196 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730987/new-esg-expansion-will-impact-energy-consumption-i-rRfj6spi0Z https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1730987_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1730987_video_v4.mp4 New ESG Expansion Will Impact Energy Consumption In Washington A new bill passed in Washington will have big impacts on Washingtonians energy consumption. 2026-03-17T18:20:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 ESGenergy consumptionWashingtonclean energyenvironmental policyenergy grid https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730989/new-income-tax-may-hurt-seattle-sports-N7vqBh9GsL https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1730989_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1730989_video_v4.mp4 New Income Tax May Hurt Seattle Sports Critics warn the new income tax in Washington may hurt the Seattle Seahawks and also could prevent the NBA from returning to the Emerald City with the Seattle Super Sonics. 2026-03-17T18:20:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 income taxseattle seahawksseattle supersonicsNBAwashington statebusiness exoduscapital flight https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730990/critics-fear-new-income-tax-law-will-hurt-business-RUlHxHCW7P https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1730990_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1730990_video_v4.mp4 Critics Fear New Income Tax Law Will Hurt Business In Washington Carleen Johnson gives an overview of how the new income tax law will impact Washington. 2026-03-17T18:20:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 income taxWashington statetax lawmillionaire taxbusiness tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730992/rep-john-dey-on-new-bridge-project-we-don-t-want-t-zQdzsauOpO https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1730992_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1730992_video_v4.mp4 Rep John Dey On New Bridge Project: We Don't Want To Waste People's Money Like California Rep. John Dey, R-Vancouver, says new bridge project in Washington is a waste of taxpayer money. 2026-03-17T16:01:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 159 John DeyWashingtonbridge projecttaxpayer moneyI-5 bridgeperformance auditlight railmass transittraffic congestion https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1730994/critics-say-there-is-a-double-standard-around-conf-Nu4cy_ELOR https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1730994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1730994_video_v4.mp4 Critics Say There Is A Double Standard Around 'Conflicts Of Interests' In Journalism CADF Attorney Jackson Maynard says there is a double standard around 'conflicts of interest' in journalism. 2026-03-17T16:01:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 361 journalismconflicts of interestpress credentialsmedia ethicspress accessindependent journalists https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1731294/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1731294/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1731333/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1731333/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K McMahon: Local Educators Are The Innovators Of Education In America Education Secretary, Linda McMahon on local educators being the innovators of education in America. 2026-03-16T20:58:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 Linda McMahonlocal educatorseducation innovationDepartment of Educationeducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1731431/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1731431/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1731467/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1731467/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 Attorney Jackson Maynard: Conflicts Of Interest Are Common In Journalism Attorney Jackson Maynard speaks out against his clients being targeted for having conflicts of interest. He claims conflicts of interest are common in journalism. 2026-03-16T18:12:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 conflict of interestjournalismmediaethicsJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1731541/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1731541/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1731574/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440838_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1731574/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability Does Rent Control Help Housing Affordability? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss rent control and its impacts on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 558 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyrent controlhousingWashington Staterent increaseproperty tax revenuesprivate investmentrental units https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1731665/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1731665/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1731712/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1731712/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy What Do Treasury Yields Tell Us About the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss treasury yields on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 525 Treasury yieldsInterest ratesEconomic growthEconomic downturnFederal ReserveGovernment debtMortgage ratesConsumer borrowingCorporate debtStock marketThe Center SquareOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1731799/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1731799/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1731825/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1731825/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill Washington State Representative Speaks on Bipartisan Litter Bill Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, speaks on a bipartisan litter bill she co-sponsored 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Mary DyeWashington StateBipartisan Litter BillWaste ReductionGovernmentPolicy MakingEnvironmental LegislationPlastic WasteLandfill Reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1731888/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1731888/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1731927/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1731927/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done Federal Debt Is Out of Control - Can Anything Be Done? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Carolyn Bourdeaux, Executive Director at Concord Action. They discuss the growing U.S. federal debt and what can be done to address it. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 947 national debtfederal deficitGovernment SpendingAmerican Economysocial securityMedicareeconomic debtbudget balancetax revenueeconomic growthdeficitfederal budgetCBOdeficit reductionConcord Action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1732145/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1732145/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1732184/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1732184/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard US House Testimony: “Price Spikes Like Those We Saw in 2022 Hit Families and Businesses Hard” Witness Gibson Weighs Cost of Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables during US House Oversight hearing 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 US HouseFossil FuelsRenewable EnergyPrice SpikesEnergy CostsMs. GibsonHouse Oversight hearingEnergy DominanceNatural Gas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1732268/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1732268/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1732306/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441293_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1732306/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses Washington State: King County Metro to Add Safety Enhancements to Current and Future Buses King County Metro General Manager Michelle Allison on Safety Enhancements to Buses 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 King County MetroMichelle AllisonSafety EnhancementsBus SafetyOperator Safety PartitionsBattery Electric CoachesRetrofittingATU 587 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1732412/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1732412/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1732446/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1652087_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1732446/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ Hollins: Don't Let Rhetoric Gaslight You Into Thinking California Is Soft On Crime Tinisch Hollins is the executive director of Californians for Safety and Justice. Here she is touting the state's commitment to rethinking public safety and criminal justice. 2026-02-21T00:12:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 180 Californiacrimecriminal justicepublic safetyrehabilitationtinisch hollinscalifornians for safety and justicecrime reformaccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1732995/washington-in-focus-daily-3-18-26-income-tax-legal-0sM34DJXYm https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1732995_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1732995_video_v4.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 3.18.26 | Income Tax Legal Challenges & NBA In Seattle Jeopardized? Washington in Focus Daily | Wednesday Mar. 18, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, legal challenges expect to launch against the new state income tax, the new income tax may threaten the NBA's return to Seattle, plus a new report out highlights charter school successes. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-03-18T22:49:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1345 Washington stateincome taxlegal challengeNBA Seattlecharter schoolseducation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1732997/gop-lawmakers-protest-parole-board-hearing-of-conv-g-hlsHYFR3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1732997_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1732997_video_v4.mp4 GOP Lawmakers Protest Parole Board Hearing Of Convicted Child Molester Republican Lawmakers in California Protest Parole Board Hearing Of a Convicted Child Molester 2026-03-18T22:12:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 291 child molesterparole hearingCalifornia GOPcriminal justicecrime victimslawmakersparole boardchild abuse https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1732999/republican-lawmakers-introduce-their-wildfire-rela-urIiGNTv0B https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1732999_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1732999_video_v4.mp4 Republican Lawmakers Introduce Their Wildfire-Related Legislation In California Republican Lawmakers Introduce Their Wildfire-Related Legislation In California. 2026-03-18T22:12:16.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 367 CaliforniaRepublicanswildfirelegislationinsurancefirefighters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1733000/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733000_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1733000_video_v4.mp4 Sen. Short: More Taxes and Regulations Make Manufacturing More Difficult Washington State Senator Shelly Short says more taxes and regulations make manufacturing more difficult. 2026-03-18T20:58:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Shelly ShortWashington Statetaxesregulationsmanufacturingsmall businessenergy structurejob creation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1733002/proponents-of-charter-schools-hail-their-innovatio-B7cyRtIY7N https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733002_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1733002_video_v4.mp4 Proponents Of Charter Schools Hail Their Innovation And Effectiveness Washington Policy Center's Eduction Director, Vicki Murray, says Charter Schools are innovative and effective. 2026-03-18T20:58:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 151 charter schoolsschool choiceeducation reforminnovative educationstudent needsvicki murraywashington policy centerpublic schools https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1733004/sen-braun-i-wouldn-t-be-surprised-if-there-are-leg-jxzC1idM7G https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733004_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1733004_video_v4.mp4 Sen. Braun: I Wouldn't Be Surprised if There Are Legal Challenges To The New Income Tax State Senator John Braun says he wouldn't be surprised if there are legal challenges to the new income tax in Washington. 2026-03-18T20:58:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 John BraunWashington StateIncome TaxLegal ChallengesState Supreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1733007/sen-gildon-new-tax-policy-will-impact-nba-s-decisi-Re26vv7wNI https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733007_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1733007_video_v4.mp4 Sen. Gildon: New Tax Policy Will Impact NBA's Decision To Return To Seattle State Senator Chris Gildon says the new income tax may hurt Seattle's chances at having the Supersonics return. 2026-03-18T20:57:58.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 76 Chris GildonWashingtonSeattleNBASupersonicsIncome TaxTax PolicyBusiness Tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1733009/the-center-square-daily-3-18-26-soaring-gas-prices-rMBcfcBpxb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733009_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1733009_video_v4.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 3.18.26 | Soaring Gas Prices Expected The Center Square Daily | Wednesday March 18th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Greg looks at the rising cost of travel as gas prices increase and the partial government shutdown continues to affect TSA creating extended wait times at some major airports. The Center Square's Therese Boudreaux joins to discuss the latest in Congress as they attempt to reach a compromise over funding for the Department of Homeland Security and kick of a hybrid talking filibuster on the SAVE America Act. Quick hits from states around America from school choice debates in Texas and Tennessee to companies moving out of Washington state. And Greg looks at Illinois primary election results including the comments from Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his opponent GOP candidate Darren Bailey. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com Quick Hits: Washington: https://www.thecentersquare.com/issues/economy/article_2a3d52fc-dbef-4f2e-98c1-c3ae4b8624f0.html Texas: https://www.thecentersquare.com/texas/article_522fd150-9ab2-46b8-8887-9010dfeae5a6.html Tennessee: https://www.thecentersquare.com/tennessee/article_2c63bcfb-9c6b-44f9-8d0c-bd0edf31076c.html Pennsylvania: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_0a5829b1-78c9-4aa5-a6aa-1fe7afa1eb5e.html 00:00 - Intro 00:28 - Gas Prices Soar 04:14 - TSA Funding 15:05 - America's Talking 19:45 - Illinois in Focus 2026-03-18T20:45:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1825 gas pricesTSA fundingIllinois electionvoter IDtravel costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1733012/gov-ferguson-touts-new-7-billion-bridge-and-light-lDRhq6-ILg https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733012_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1733012_video_v4.mp4 Gov. Ferguson Touts New $7 Billion Bridge And Light Rail Project Washington Governor Bob Ferguson touts new bridge and light rail project that will cost over $7 Billion. 2026-03-18T17:45:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Bob FergusonWashington StateBridge ProjectLight Rail$7 Billioninfrastructuretransportation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1733014/7-65-billion-for-new-bridge-and-light-rail-9Pp4VcW8RB https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733014_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1733014_video_v4.mp4 $7.65 Billion For New Bridge And Light Rail Washington Governor Bob Ferguson announces new bridge and light rail project will cost over $7 Billion. 2026-03-18T17:30:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 WashingtonBob FergusonBridgeLight RailInfrastructureConstruction CostColumbia RiverPortlandVancouverTransportation Project https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1733016/republicans-share-their-thoughts-on-winning-novemb-lyhu7_UQSm https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733016_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1733016_video_v4.mp4 Republicans Share Their Thoughts On Winning November Elections In Washington The Center Square's Tim Clouser reports on Washington GOP's plan for winning seats in Washington's November elections. 2026-03-18T17:30:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 WashingtonGOPElectionsRepublican PartyState PoliticsJim Walsh https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1733018/new-bill-would-ban-transgender-women-from-women-s-xhs1kHiwM- https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733018_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1733018_video_v4.mp4 New Bill Would Ban Transgender Women From Women's Spaces A New Bill in California Would Ban Transgender Women From Women's Spaces. 2026-03-18T17:20:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 257 transgender womenwomen's spacesCalifornia billAB 1998biological sexgender identity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1733020/did-new-taxes-factor-into-starbucks-opening-corpor-45RT0jKekO https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733020_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1733020_video_v4.mp4 Did New Taxes Factor Into Starbucks Opening Corporate Office To Nashville, Tennessee? The Seattle coffee giant, Starbucks, is opening a new corporate office in Nashville, Tennessee. 2026-03-18T17:15:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 StarbucksNashvilleTaxesCorporate OfficeBusiness RelocationTennessee https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1733022/new-income-tax-could-lead-to-gop-winning-seats-in-OOIIKrsD9w https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733022_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1733022_video_v4.mp4 New Income Tax Could Lead To GOP Winning Seats in November The Center Square's Tim Clouser reports on Washington GOP's plan for winning seats in November elections. 2026-03-18T16:54:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Washington GOPelection strategyincome taxcontroversial billslegislaturetaxpayers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1733024/is-the-income-tax-making-businesses-move-from-wash-9RDSok_egq https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733024_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1733024_video_v4.mp4 Is The Income Tax Making Businesses Move From Washington? Starbucks recently announced a new corporate office in Tennessee ahead of the new state income tax on high earners being announced in Washington. Reports indicate other big businesses are thinking of leaving the state as well. 2026-03-18T15:01:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 298 Washington stateincome taxbusiness relocationtax policyeconomic impacttax lawmillionaire tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1734823/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1734823/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1735110/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1735110/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1735113/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693004_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1735113/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability 2026-03-06T19:45:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 sheriffdecertificationaccountabilitylaw enforcementlegislationDemocratsstate constitutionUS Constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1735167/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1735167_video_v4.mp4 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1735169/how-new-income-tax-works-against-businesses-in-was-trsexGoKL5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735169_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1735169_video_v4.mp4 How New Income Tax Works Against Businesses In Washington Sen. Shelly Short explains how the new income tax in Washington can negatively impact business. 2026-03-19T16:00:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 Washingtonincome taxsmall businessS CorpLLCShelly Shortlegal challenge https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1735171/dni-tulsi-gabbard-pressed-on-iran-imminent-nuclear-07NY_tJr9K https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735171_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1735171_video_v4.mp4 DNI Tulsi Gabbard Pressed on Iran “Imminent Nuclear Threat” Intel Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) questions Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, on Iran “Imminent nuclear Threat” Intel. 2026-03-19T15:59:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 263 Tulsi GabbardJon OssoffIrannuclear threatintelligence communitynational intelligenceSenate hearing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1735173/dni-tulsi-gabbard-questioned-on-imminent-nuclear-t-ILphqQEPz5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735173_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1735173_video_v4.mp4 DNI Tulsi Gabbard Questioned On "Imminent Nuclear Threat" By Sen. Jon Ossoff In a Senate Intel Hearing Director Of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, is Questioned On "Imminent Nuclear Threat" By Sen. Jon Ossoff 2026-03-19T15:38:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Tulsi GabbardJon OssoffIran NuclearSenate Intel HearingIranian Regime https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1735175/legal-challenges-may-stop-new-income-tax-the-nba-s-CJ1DOcSFbX https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735175_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1735175_video_v4.mp4 Legal Challenges May Stop New Income Tax & The NBA's Return To Seattle Is In Jeopardy Legal challenges are expected to be launched against the new state income tax. Plus, the new income tax may threaten the NBA's return of the Supersonics to Seattle. 2026-03-19T15:00:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 579 Washington StateIncome TaxLegal ChallengesNBASeattle SupersonicsMillionaires TaxTax PolicyState BudgetLegislatureTax Relief https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1735177/the-nba-return-to-seattle-may-be-in-jeapordy-7oNEiP476w https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735177_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1735177_video_v4.mp4 The NBA Return To Seattle May Be In Jeapordy Reports indicate that NBA commissioner, Adam Silver, is not happy with Washington Governor Bob Ferguson for supporting a new income tax in Washington. The legislation may impact the return of the Supersonics to Seattle. 2026-03-19T15:00:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 NBASeattle SupersonicsWashington StateIncome TaxAdam SilverBob FergusonSports EconomicsTax PolicyNBA Expansion https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1735180/report-claims-charter-school-alumni-earn-120k-more-_uQCnnFFjU https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735180_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1735180_video_v4.mp4 Report Claims Charter School Alumni Earn $120K More Than Public School Graduates In Washington A new reports claims charter school alumni have better outcomes than public school graduates. 2026-03-19T14:19:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 charter schoolpublic schoolalumniearningsWashingtoneducationschool choice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1735182/democrats-cut-funding-to-charter-schools-X7XdGKE5Ym https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735182_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1735182_video_v4_converted.mp4 Democrats Cut Funding To Charter Schools A new report out highlights charter school successes in Washington. Meanwhile, Democrats cut over 7 million dollars in funding to Charter Schools in the state. 2026-03-19T14:00:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 620 charter schoolseducation fundingWashington statepublic schoolsschool choicedemocratsschool budgeteducational outcomes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1735184/pritzker-bailey-rematch-set-for-november-v96ZOatL8Q https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735184_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1735184_video_v4.mp4 Pritzker, Bailey Rematch Set for November For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop looks at Illinois primary election results including the comments from Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his opponent GOP candidate Darren Bailey. 2026-03-19T12:00:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 641 IllinoisPritzkerDarren BaileyElectionGovernor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1735186/school-choice-controversy-in-texas-tennessee-7sN6-Vjv32 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735186_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1735186_video_v4.mp4 School Choice Controversy in Texas, Tennessee For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop reviews top headlines from The Center Square including a ruling by a Texas judge extending the school choice deadline, debates around school choice legislation in Tennessee, companies leaving Washington state, and the Pennsylvania Senate passing an AI chatbot safety bill. 2026-03-19T11:30:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 262 school choiceTexasTennesseeAI chatbotPennsylvaniatax policybusinessWashington statelegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1735188/senate-republicans-kick-off-debate-on-voter-id-bil-BpsCdaH_1g https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735188_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1735188_video_v4.mp4 Senate Republicans Kick Off Debate on Voter ID Bill For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop talks with The Center Square's Therese Boudreaux about the latest from Congress as they attempt to address the partial government shutdown and open debate on the SAVE America Act. 2026-03-19T11:00:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 648 voter IDsenate republicanscongressgovernment shutdownSAVE America Actcongressional debateelection laws https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1735190/soaring-gas-prices-expected-to-impact-economy-dqyZa9ACk5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735190_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1735190_video_v4.mp4 Soaring Gas Prices Expected to Impact Economy For The Center Square, host Greg Bishop discusses the costs of travel as gas prices rise and the partial government shutdown impacting TSA continues. 2026-03-19T10:30:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 281 gas priceseconomytravel costsTSAgovernment shutdowninflation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1735426/dni-tulsi-gabbard-says-only-president-trump-can-de-QZtGtjfAq_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735426_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1735426_video_v4.mp4 DNI Tulsi Gabbard Says Only President Trump Can Determine An Imminent Threat Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, tells Senator Jon Ossoff the only the President can determine an imminent nuclear threat. 2026-03-19T18:00:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Tulsi GabbardJon Ossoffimminent threatnuclear threatPresident Trumpnational intelligenceIrannuclear program https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1735611/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1735611/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1735685/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1735685/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1735737/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733000_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1735737/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s Sen. Short: More Taxes and Regulations Make Manufacturing More Difficult Washington State Senator Shelly Short says more taxes and regulations make manufacturing more difficult. 2026-03-18T20:58:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Shelly ShortWashington Statetaxesregulationsmanufacturingsmall businessenergy structurejob creation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1735824/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1735824/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1735876/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733000_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1735876/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s Sen. Short: More Taxes and Regulations Make Manufacturing More Difficult Washington State Senator Shelly Short says more taxes and regulations make manufacturing more difficult. 2026-03-18T20:58:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Shelly ShortWashington Statetaxesregulationsmanufacturingsmall businessenergy structurejob creation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1736006/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1736006/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1736040/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733000_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1736040/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s Sen. Short: More Taxes and Regulations Make Manufacturing More Difficult Washington State Senator Shelly Short says more taxes and regulations make manufacturing more difficult. 2026-03-18T20:58:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Shelly ShortWashington Statetaxesregulationsmanufacturingsmall businessenergy structurejob creation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1736142/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1736142/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1736180/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733000_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1736180/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s Sen. Short: More Taxes and Regulations Make Manufacturing More Difficult Washington State Senator Shelly Short says more taxes and regulations make manufacturing more difficult. 2026-03-18T20:58:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Shelly ShortWashington Statetaxesregulationsmanufacturingsmall businessenergy structurejob creation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1736235/washington-in-focus-daily-3-19-26-income-tax-bill-saBSo95cTK https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1736235_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1736235_video_v4.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 3.19.26 | Income Tax Bill Still Not Signed Into Law & Gas Prices Soar Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, the new income tax has still not been signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson, a new home energy ordinance in Thurston County is facing backlash, and gas prices are soaring in Washington. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-03-19T22:54:16.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1362 Washington stateincome taxgas pricesBob FergusonThurston Countyenergy ordinanceJeff Wilsonhousing marketOlympiaDan Griffey https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1736236/critics-push-back-on-home-energy-ordinance-in-thur-Q7Ij9cVbgM https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1736236_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1736236_video_v4.mp4 Critics Push Back On Home Energy Ordinance In Thurston County Critics Push Back on Home Energy Ordinance in Thurston County 2026-03-19T21:55:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 127 Thurston Countyhome energyordinancereal estatehousing affordabilityland developmentproperty rightsWashington State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1736237/the-center-square-daily-3-19-26-gas-tax-holiday-3ltkTGa5Qs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1736237_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1736237_video_v5_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 3.19.26 | Gas Tax Holiday?! The Center Square Daily | Thursday March 19th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Greg looks at the possibility for the federal government and some states to pause their gas taxes as energy prices continue to rise. The Center Square's Esther Wickham discusses increased scrutiny around funding for programs for noncitizen students in the country illegally. Quick hits from states around America from Washington State's governor preparing to sign its new income tax on millionaires to the Ohio Supreme Court hearing a case on union dues. And Greg is joined by Illinois' newly selected GOP candidate for U.S. Senate Don Tracy to talk about what comes next. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com Quick Hits: Washington: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_e14a383d-947b-4cb4-b3fd-aea25dacf1d2.html California: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_cf51bbaa-5f28-4196-93f8-f393bc1eaa06.html 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Gas Tax Holiday 07:25 - Funding for noncitizen students 16:35 - Interview with Don Tracy, 24:17 - America's Talking 2026-03-19T20:30:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1739 gas taxtax holidayeducation costsIllinois senateDon Tracytaxpayers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1736238/sen-jeff-wilson-on-income-tax-we-are-not-in-a-good-7xc1_sn5cN https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1736238_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1736238_video_v4.mp4 Sen. Jeff Wilson on Income Tax: “We Are Not in a Good Place, This Was Not a Good Year” Sen. Jeff Wilson on Income Tax: “We Are Not in a Good Place, This Was Not a Good Year” 2026-03-19T19:54:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 101 Jeff Wilsonincome taxstate taxeseconomic policytax bill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1736239/high-gas-prices-hit-washingtonian-s-wallets--c4yruCq37 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1736239_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1736239_video_v4.mp4 High Gas Prices Hit Washingtonian's Wallets High Gas Prices Hit Washingtonian's Wallets. 2026-03-19T19:48:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 gas pricesWashington statecost of livinginflationconsumer spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1736240/citizens-voice-concerns-and-praise-new-home-energy-jdms2IiJfU https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1736240_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1736240_video_v4.mp4 Citizens Voice Concerns And Praise New Home Energy Requirement Citizens Voice Concern And Praise On New Home Energy Requirement in Washington. 2026-03-19T19:44:58.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 159 Washingtonhome energyenergy requirementreal estateordinanceproperty ownershome buyersenergy auditclimate change https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1736241/critics-say-new-home-energy-requirement-is-a-burde-hXG3qnBJ04 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1736241_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1736241_video_v4.mp4 Critics Say New Home Energy Requirement Is A Burden On Home Owners Jessie Simmons, Director of Gov't Affairs for Olympia Master Builders, says there are concerns for homeowners with new energy score legislation. 2026-03-19T19:44:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 166 home energy scorehomeownersreal estatelegislationenergy policyhousing market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1736242/educators-oppose-school-immigration-data-bill--hrzcn4s5H https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1736242_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1736242_video_v4.mp4 Educators oppose school immigration data bill (The Center Square) – A group of educators says they oppose a bill that would require Tennessee schools to collect data on students' immigration status. House Bill 793 was amended from its Senate version, which would have allowed school districts to charge tuition to students not legally in the country. 2026-03-19T18:50:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Tennesseeeducationimmigrationlegislationschool dataHB793educatorsstudent immigrationTennessee schools https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1736508/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1736508/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1736562/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733000_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1736562/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s Sen. Short: More Taxes and Regulations Make Manufacturing More Difficult Washington State Senator Shelly Short says more taxes and regulations make manufacturing more difficult. 2026-03-18T20:58:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Shelly ShortWashington Statetaxesregulationsmanufacturingsmall businessenergy structurejob creation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1736805/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1736805/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1736833/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733000_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1736833/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s Sen. Short: More Taxes and Regulations Make Manufacturing More Difficult Washington State Senator Shelly Short says more taxes and regulations make manufacturing more difficult. 2026-03-18T20:58:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Shelly ShortWashington Statetaxesregulationsmanufacturingsmall businessenergy structurejob creation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1736908/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1736908/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1736950/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733000_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1736950/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s Sen. Short: More Taxes and Regulations Make Manufacturing More Difficult Washington State Senator Shelly Short says more taxes and regulations make manufacturing more difficult. 2026-03-18T20:58:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Shelly ShortWashington Statetaxesregulationsmanufacturingsmall businessenergy structurejob creation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1737061/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1737061/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1737067/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733000_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1737067/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s Sen. Short: More Taxes and Regulations Make Manufacturing More Difficult Washington State Senator Shelly Short says more taxes and regulations make manufacturing more difficult. 2026-03-18T20:58:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Shelly ShortWashington Statetaxesregulationsmanufacturingsmall businessenergy structurejob creation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1737497/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1737497/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1737521/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1737521/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt McMahon: Nutrition Is a Powerful Tool For Preventing Disease Linda McMahon, Secretary Of Education, speaks on the importance nutrition plays in the role of education. 2026-03-05T21:00:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Linda McMahonnutritiondisease preventionpublic healtheducationobesitydietchronic disease https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1737585/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1737585/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1737620/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714713_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1737620/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 Heated Debate Over Governments Role In Affirming Gender Two Ohio state Representatives argue over gender affirming policies. 2026-03-13T21:31:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 gender affirmationparental rightsohio legislaturegovernment policygender identitychild protectionfamily law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1737687/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1737687/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1737763/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1737763/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K McMahon: Local Educators Are The Innovators Of Education In America Education Secretary, Linda McMahon on local educators being the innovators of education in America. 2026-03-16T20:58:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 Linda McMahonlocal educatorseducation innovationDepartment of Educationeducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1737842/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1737842/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1737894/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1737894/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 Attorney Jackson Maynard: Conflicts Of Interest Are Common In Journalism Attorney Jackson Maynard speaks out against his clients being targeted for having conflicts of interest. He claims conflicts of interest are common in journalism. 2026-03-16T18:12:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 conflict of interestjournalismmediaethicsJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1737940/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1737940/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1737990/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733000_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1737990/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s Sen. Short: More Taxes and Regulations Make Manufacturing More Difficult Washington State Senator Shelly Short says more taxes and regulations make manufacturing more difficult. 2026-03-18T20:58:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Shelly ShortWashington Statetaxesregulationsmanufacturingsmall businessenergy structurejob creation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1738061/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1738061/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1738125/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440838_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1738125/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability Does Rent Control Help Housing Affordability? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss rent control and its impacts on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 558 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyrent controlhousingWashington Staterent increaseproperty tax revenuesprivate investmentrental units https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1738200/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1738200/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1738245/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1738245/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy What Do Treasury Yields Tell Us About the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss treasury yields on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 525 Treasury yieldsInterest ratesEconomic growthEconomic downturnFederal ReserveGovernment debtMortgage ratesConsumer borrowingCorporate debtStock marketThe Center SquareOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1738289/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1738289/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1738357/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1738357/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill Washington State Representative Speaks on Bipartisan Litter Bill Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, speaks on a bipartisan litter bill she co-sponsored 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Mary DyeWashington StateBipartisan Litter BillWaste ReductionGovernmentPolicy MakingEnvironmental LegislationPlastic WasteLandfill Reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1738410/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1738410/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1738470/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1738470/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done Federal Debt Is Out of Control - Can Anything Be Done? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Carolyn Bourdeaux, Executive Director at Concord Action. They discuss the growing U.S. federal debt and what can be done to address it. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 947 national debtfederal deficitGovernment SpendingAmerican Economysocial securityMedicareeconomic debtbudget balancetax revenueeconomic growthdeficitfederal budgetCBOdeficit reductionConcord Action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1738551/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1738551/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1738600/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1738600/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard US House Testimony: “Price Spikes Like Those We Saw in 2022 Hit Families and Businesses Hard” Witness Gibson Weighs Cost of Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables during US House Oversight hearing 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 US HouseFossil FuelsRenewable EnergyPrice SpikesEnergy CostsMs. GibsonHouse Oversight hearingEnergy DominanceNatural Gas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1738721/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1738721/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1738771/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441293_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1738771/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses Washington State: King County Metro to Add Safety Enhancements to Current and Future Buses King County Metro General Manager Michelle Allison on Safety Enhancements to Buses 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 King County MetroMichelle AllisonSafety EnhancementsBus SafetyOperator Safety PartitionsBattery Electric CoachesRetrofittingATU 587 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1738845/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1738845/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1738911/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1652087_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1738911/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ Hollins: Don't Let Rhetoric Gaslight You Into Thinking California Is Soft On Crime Tinisch Hollins is the executive director of Californians for Safety and Justice. Here she is touting the state's commitment to rethinking public safety and criminal justice. 2026-02-21T00:12:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 180 Californiacrimecriminal justicepublic safetyrehabilitationtinisch hollinscalifornians for safety and justicecrime reformaccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739019/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739019/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739079/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693004_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739079/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability 2026-03-06T19:45:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 sheriffdecertificationaccountabilitylaw enforcementlegislationDemocratsstate constitutionUS Constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739161/climate-change-activist-shares-dire-warning-about-vjwh74pkj8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1739161_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1739161_video_v5_360.mp4 Climate Change Activist Shares Dire Warning About The Future A Washington climate change activist has a dire warning about the future of the planet if green energy policies aren't adopted into law. 2026-03-20T20:25:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 23 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739162/illinois-house-hears-bill-banning-convertible-pist-kUaW0uGaMR https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1739162_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739162/illinois-house-hears-bill-banning-convertible-pist-kUaW0uGaMR Illinois House hears bill banning ‘convertible pistols’ amid ‘switch’ concerns Illinois legislators are contemplating a bill to prohibit the sale of certain types of pistols that can be converted from semi-automatic to full auto. 2026-03-20T18:50:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 222 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739163/mcmahon-student-loan-debt-nears-1-7-trillion-_oSFzcQh6C https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1739163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739163/mcmahon-student-loan-debt-nears-1-7-trillion-_oSFzcQh6C McMahon: student loan debt nears $1.7 Trillion Secretary of Education Linda McMahon explains that student loan debt nears $1.7 trillion and that the U.S. Department of Education was never intended to serve as our nation’s fifth-largest bank. 2026-03-20T17:57:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 student loan debtstudent loanseducationLinda McMahonUS Department of Educationfinancial debtcollege debt https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739165/gov-ferguson-to-sign-new-kithome-bill-for-washingt-y0Sj7ZVtZ0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1739165_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739165/gov-ferguson-to-sign-new-kithome-bill-for-washingt-y0Sj7ZVtZ0 Gov. Ferguson To Sign New Kithome Bill for Washington Gov. Ferguson To Sign New Kithome Bill for Washington. 2026-03-20T17:44:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 138 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739167/arizona-ag-mayes-we-allege-kalshi-is-violating-ari-Iso0jynWJD https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1739167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1739167_video_v5_360.mp4 Arizona AG Mayes: We Allege Kalshi Is Violating Arizona Gaming Laws Arizona Attorney General, Kris Mayes, is suing prediction market company Kalshi over alleged violations of gaming laws 2026-03-20T17:30:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 70 ArizonaKris MayesKalshiGaming LawsPrediction MarketLawsuit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739170/gas-prices-skyrocket-to-near-record-highs-in-washi-utHg4mF1WD https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1739170_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1739170_video_v5_360.mp4 Gas Prices Skyrocket To Near Record Highs In Washington Between the conflict with Iran and gas taxes, Washingtonians are feeling the pain at the pump. 2026-03-20T17:00:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 253 gas pricesWashington stategas taxesIran conflictfuel costsWashington driversclimate commitment act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739172/gov-ferguson-has-yet-to-opt-washington-into-federa-J_5f0pFJKf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1739172_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739172/gov-ferguson-has-yet-to-opt-washington-into-federa-J_5f0pFJKf Gov. Ferguson Has Yet to Opt Washington Into Federal Education Tax Credit Program Vicki Murray, WA Policy Center Education Director, discusses Gov. Bob Ferguson not opting Washington into the Federal Education Tax Credit Program. 2026-03-20T16:42:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 144 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739174/new-energy-requirement-sparks-showdown-between-hom-zjqSRWqHbx https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1739174_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1739174_video_v5_360.mp4 New Energy Requirement Sparks Showdown Between Homeowners And Climate Activists A new home energy ordinance in Thurston County is sparking a big debate over energy efficiency in Washington. 2026-03-20T16:00:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 658 Thurston Countyenergy ordinanceWashington Statehome energyclimate activistsreal estatehome salesproperty taxenergy efficiency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739176/why-is-income-tax-bill-still-not-signed-into-law-p2DXJDD-r2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1739176_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1739176_video_v5.mp4 Why Is Income Tax Bill Still Not Signed Into Law? The new income tax has still not been signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson. When can Washingtonians expect the legislation to become law? 2026-03-20T15:00:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 332 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739177/gas-prices-skyrocket-due-to-gas-tax-and-the-iran-c-ckf84SkK7w https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1739177_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1739177_video_v5.mp4 Gas Prices Skyrocket Due To Gas Tax And The Iran Conflict Washington faces some of the highest gas prices in the nation. Between the gas tax and the conflict with Iran, prices keep going up. 2026-03-20T14:53:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739179/illinois-republicans-select-tracy-for-u-s-senate-n-A3mFWugnF5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1739179_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1739179_video_v5_360.mp4 Illinois Republicans Select Tracy for U.S. Senate Nomination For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop talks to Illinois' GOP pick for U.S. Senate Don Tracy about what comes next 2026-03-20T13:01:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 486 IllinoisU.S. SenateDon TracyRepublicanElectionIllinois GOPSenate raceGreg Bishopcampaign strategy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739180/la-schools-brace-for-strike-washington-s-new-incom-2L5CwQXw7y https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1739180_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1739180_video_v5_360.mp4 LA Schools Brace for Strike & Washington's New Income Tax Sparks Legal Battle For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop looks at top headlines from across the country including Washington state's governor preparing to sign the new income tax as legal challenges already begin to surface, Wisconsin looks to ban candy and soda in their food stamp program, the Ohio Supreme Court takes up a case on union dues, and Los Angles' teachers union threaten to strike. 2026-03-20T12:30:43.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 265 income taxWashington stateschool striketeacher's unionfood stampsunion duesOhio Supreme CourtLos AngelesWisconsineducation funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739181/state-aid-for-illegal-immigrant-student-programs-f-xm8BL8yx2o https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1739181_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1739181_video_v5.mp4 State Aid for Illegal Immigrant Student Programs Faces Scrutiny For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop is joined by The Center Square's Esther Wickham talking about increasing scrutiny for funding of education programs for noncitizen students in the country illegally 2026-03-20T12:00:41.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 549 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739182/some-consider-gas-tax-holiday-with-high-energy-pri-Rl3LFi8SBv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1739182_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1739182_video_v5_360.mp4 Some Consider Gas Tax Holiday With High Energy Prices For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop looks at lawmakers considering a gas tax holiday at the federal level and in some states 2026-03-20T11:30:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 435 gas tax holidayenergy pricesfuel costsfederal gas taxstate gas taxenergy assistanceinflation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739509/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739509/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739583/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739583/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt McMahon: Nutrition Is a Powerful Tool For Preventing Disease Linda McMahon, Secretary Of Education, speaks on the importance nutrition plays in the role of education. 2026-03-05T21:00:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Linda McMahonnutritiondisease preventionpublic healtheducationobesitydietchronic disease https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739688/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739688/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739759/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714713_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739759/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 Heated Debate Over Governments Role In Affirming Gender Two Ohio state Representatives argue over gender affirming policies. 2026-03-13T21:31:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 gender affirmationparental rightsohio legislaturegovernment policygender identitychild protectionfamily law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739797/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739797/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739958/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1739958/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1740010/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1740010/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1740137/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1740137/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1740605/inside-gop-plans-for-winning-november-elections-in-l-FWwSrw6H https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1740605_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1740605_video_v5.mp4 Inside GOP Plans for Winning November Elections In Washington The Center Square's Carleen Johnson and Tim Clouser discusses Washington Republicans' plan for winning seats in the November elections. 2026-03-21T15:00:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 645 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1740606/foid-card-battle-in-illinois-supreme-court-pritzke-j65VgBrgUM https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1740606_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1740606_video_v5_360.mp4 FOID Card Battle in Illinois Supreme Court & Pritzker vs. Bailey Rematch Set | Weekly Recap For the Illinois in Focus segment on The Center Square Daily this week, host Greg Bishop looks at testimony in the Illinois Supreme Court case weigh the Firearm Owners' ID card law, reviews clips from Governor J.B. Pritzker and GOP gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey, and speaks with the GOP nominee for U.S. Senate Don Tracy. 2026-03-21T14:30:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1489 IllinoisFOID CardSupreme CourtPritzkerBaileyElectionGun ControlState SenateDon TracyRepublicanDemocratFirearms https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1740607/ice-officers-banned-from-wearing-masks-in-washingt-Q9ewsVaUAQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1740607_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1740607_video_v5.mp4 ICE Officers Banned From Wearing Masks In Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has still not signed the new income tax bill into law. Plus, Washington has banned ICE officers from wearing masks on the job. 2026-03-21T13:59:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1740609/california-weekly-recap-water-safety-gender-issues-KLUoCql71T https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1740609_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1740609_video_v5_360.mp4 California Weekly Recap: Water Safety, Gender Issues, Wildfire Bills, Progressive Caucus News & More The Center Square's Madeline Shannon recaps this week's biggest stories from the Golden State. 2026-03-20T22:45:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 398 Californiawater safetygender issueswildfire billsprogressive caucuswater plantransgenderlegislative prioritiesparole boardsex offenderclimate changeglobal warming https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1740610/washington-in-focus-daily-3-20-26-income-tax-still-gOoTrzhufR https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1740610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1740610_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 3.20.26 | Income Tax Still Stalled & New Affordable Housing Laws Washington in Focus Daily | Friday Mar. 20, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, the new income tax has still not been signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson, A new bill passed that will help with housing costs , and Washington has yet to opt into a Federal tax credit program for education. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-03-20T22:26:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1984 Washington stateincome taxhousingaffordable housingtax creditBob Fergusonlegislative sessioneducationproperty tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1740611/jan-himebaugh-i-think-everyone-admits-we-have-a-ho-GEviPHn9nZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1740611_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1740611_video_v5_360.mp4 Jan Himebaugh: I Think Everyone Admits We Have A Housing Crisis Jan Himebaugh, BIAW Managing Director Of External Affairs, says we are living through a housing crisis. 2026-03-20T21:23:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 179 housing crisisreal estateproperty taxstate revenuelocal governmenteconomic developmenthome construction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1740612/the-center-square-daily-3-20-26-illinois-handgun-b-15pF7cf9Xz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1740612_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1740612_video_v5_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 3.20.26 | Illinois Handgun Ban The Center Square Daily | Friday March 20th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Greg looks at gun legislation debates. Baruch Feigenbaum, Transportation Policy Analyst for the Reason Foundation joins to discuss their new report on the performance and cost-effectiveness of state roads and bridges. And quick hits from states around America looking at gas prices and taxes. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com Quick Hits: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_68972d79-7ea4-41dc-8efd-faa36d3b530b.html https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_419fd12a-f129-492e-a447-ec5a75768625.html https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_06dbca71-03f6-4f70-9fe8-88a0def31f39.html 2026-03-20T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1400 Illinoisgun bansecond amendmentsupreme courtgun control lawsgun legislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1741003/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1741003/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1741082/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1741082/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1741202/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1741202/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1741263/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1741263/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K McMahon: Local Educators Are The Innovators Of Education In America Education Secretary, Linda McMahon on local educators being the innovators of education in America. 2026-03-16T20:58:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 Linda McMahonlocal educatorseducation innovationDepartment of Educationeducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1741340/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1741340/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1741386/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1741386/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 Attorney Jackson Maynard: Conflicts Of Interest Are Common In Journalism Attorney Jackson Maynard speaks out against his clients being targeted for having conflicts of interest. He claims conflicts of interest are common in journalism. 2026-03-16T18:12:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 conflict of interestjournalismmediaethicsJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1741436/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1741436/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1741585/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1741585/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1741653/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733000_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1741653/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s Sen. Short: More Taxes and Regulations Make Manufacturing More Difficult Washington State Senator Shelly Short says more taxes and regulations make manufacturing more difficult. 2026-03-18T20:58:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Shelly ShortWashington Statetaxesregulationsmanufacturingsmall businessenergy structurejob creation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1741739/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1741739/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1741787/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440838_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1741787/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability Does Rent Control Help Housing Affordability? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss rent control and its impacts on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 558 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyrent controlhousingWashington Staterent increaseproperty tax revenuesprivate investmentrental units https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1741856/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1741856/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1741999/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1741999/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1742058/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1742058/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy What Do Treasury Yields Tell Us About the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss treasury yields on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 525 Treasury yieldsInterest ratesEconomic growthEconomic downturnFederal ReserveGovernment debtMortgage ratesConsumer borrowingCorporate debtStock marketThe Center SquareOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1742147/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1742147/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1742211/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1742211/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill Washington State Representative Speaks on Bipartisan Litter Bill Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, speaks on a bipartisan litter bill she co-sponsored 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Mary DyeWashington StateBipartisan Litter BillWaste ReductionGovernmentPolicy MakingEnvironmental LegislationPlastic WasteLandfill Reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1742271/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1742271/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1742314/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1742314/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done Federal Debt Is Out of Control - Can Anything Be Done? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Carolyn Bourdeaux, Executive Director at Concord Action. They discuss the growing U.S. federal debt and what can be done to address it. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 947 national debtfederal deficitGovernment SpendingAmerican Economysocial securityMedicareeconomic debtbudget balancetax revenueeconomic growthdeficitfederal budgetCBOdeficit reductionConcord Action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1742352/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1742352/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1742421/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1742421/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard US House Testimony: “Price Spikes Like Those We Saw in 2022 Hit Families and Businesses Hard” Witness Gibson Weighs Cost of Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables during US House Oversight hearing 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 US HouseFossil FuelsRenewable EnergyPrice SpikesEnergy CostsMs. GibsonHouse Oversight hearingEnergy DominanceNatural Gas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1742494/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1742494/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1742537/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441293_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1742537/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses Washington State: King County Metro to Add Safety Enhancements to Current and Future Buses King County Metro General Manager Michelle Allison on Safety Enhancements to Buses 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 King County MetroMichelle AllisonSafety EnhancementsBus SafetyOperator Safety PartitionsBattery Electric CoachesRetrofittingATU 587 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1742751/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1742751/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1742813/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1652087_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1742813/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ Hollins: Don't Let Rhetoric Gaslight You Into Thinking California Is Soft On Crime Tinisch Hollins is the executive director of Californians for Safety and Justice. Here she is touting the state's commitment to rethinking public safety and criminal justice. 2026-02-21T00:12:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 180 Californiacrimecriminal justicepublic safetyrehabilitationtinisch hollinscalifornians for safety and justicecrime reformaccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1742902/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1742902/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1742948/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693004_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1742948/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability 2026-03-06T19:45:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 sheriffdecertificationaccountabilitylaw enforcementlegislationDemocratsstate constitutionUS Constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1742988/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1742988/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1743040/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1743040/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt McMahon: Nutrition Is a Powerful Tool For Preventing Disease Linda McMahon, Secretary Of Education, speaks on the importance nutrition plays in the role of education. 2026-03-05T21:00:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Linda McMahonnutritiondisease preventionpublic healtheducationobesitydietchronic disease https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1743126/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1743126/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1743209/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714713_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1743209/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 Heated Debate Over Governments Role In Affirming Gender Two Ohio state Representatives argue over gender affirming policies. 2026-03-13T21:31:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 gender affirmationparental rightsohio legislaturegovernment policygender identitychild protectionfamily law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1743288/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1743288/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1743332/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1743332/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K McMahon: Local Educators Are The Innovators Of Education In America Education Secretary, Linda McMahon on local educators being the innovators of education in America. 2026-03-16T20:58:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 Linda McMahonlocal educatorseducation innovationDepartment of Educationeducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1743371/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1743371/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1743424/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1743424/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 Attorney Jackson Maynard: Conflicts Of Interest Are Common In Journalism Attorney Jackson Maynard speaks out against his clients being targeted for having conflicts of interest. He claims conflicts of interest are common in journalism. 2026-03-16T18:12:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 conflict of interestjournalismmediaethicsJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1743501/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1743501/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1743560/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733000_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1743560/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s Sen. Short: More Taxes and Regulations Make Manufacturing More Difficult Washington State Senator Shelly Short says more taxes and regulations make manufacturing more difficult. 2026-03-18T20:58:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Shelly ShortWashington Statetaxesregulationsmanufacturingsmall businessenergy structurejob creation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1743665/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1743665/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1743710/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440838_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1743710/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability Does Rent Control Help Housing Affordability? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss rent control and its impacts on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 558 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyrent controlhousingWashington Staterent increaseproperty tax revenuesprivate investmentrental units https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1743770/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1743770/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1743830/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1743830/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy What Do Treasury Yields Tell Us About the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss treasury yields on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 525 Treasury yieldsInterest ratesEconomic growthEconomic downturnFederal ReserveGovernment debtMortgage ratesConsumer borrowingCorporate debtStock marketThe Center SquareOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1743879/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1743879/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1743940/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1743940/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill Washington State Representative Speaks on Bipartisan Litter Bill Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, speaks on a bipartisan litter bill she co-sponsored 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Mary DyeWashington StateBipartisan Litter BillWaste ReductionGovernmentPolicy MakingEnvironmental LegislationPlastic WasteLandfill Reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1744057/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1744057/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1744097/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1744097/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done Federal Debt Is Out of Control - Can Anything Be Done? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Carolyn Bourdeaux, Executive Director at Concord Action. They discuss the growing U.S. federal debt and what can be done to address it. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 947 national debtfederal deficitGovernment SpendingAmerican Economysocial securityMedicareeconomic debtbudget balancetax revenueeconomic growthdeficitfederal budgetCBOdeficit reductionConcord Action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1744177/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1744177/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1744226/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1744226/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard US House Testimony: “Price Spikes Like Those We Saw in 2022 Hit Families and Businesses Hard” Witness Gibson Weighs Cost of Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables during US House Oversight hearing 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 US HouseFossil FuelsRenewable EnergyPrice SpikesEnergy CostsMs. GibsonHouse Oversight hearingEnergy DominanceNatural Gas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1744399/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1744399/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1744466/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441293_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1744466/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses Washington State: King County Metro to Add Safety Enhancements to Current and Future Buses King County Metro General Manager Michelle Allison on Safety Enhancements to Buses 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 King County MetroMichelle AllisonSafety EnhancementsBus SafetyOperator Safety PartitionsBattery Electric CoachesRetrofittingATU 587 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1744582/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1744582/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1744642/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1652087_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1744642/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ Hollins: Don't Let Rhetoric Gaslight You Into Thinking California Is Soft On Crime Tinisch Hollins is the executive director of Californians for Safety and Justice. Here she is touting the state's commitment to rethinking public safety and criminal justice. 2026-02-21T00:12:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 180 Californiacrimecriminal justicepublic safetyrehabilitationtinisch hollinscalifornians for safety and justicecrime reformaccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1744682/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1744682/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1744726/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693004_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1744726/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability 2026-03-06T19:45:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 sheriffdecertificationaccountabilitylaw enforcementlegislationDemocratsstate constitutionUS Constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1744786/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1744786/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1744851/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1744851/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt McMahon: Nutrition Is a Powerful Tool For Preventing Disease Linda McMahon, Secretary Of Education, speaks on the importance nutrition plays in the role of education. 2026-03-05T21:00:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Linda McMahonnutritiondisease preventionpublic healtheducationobesitydietchronic disease https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1744991/700m-at-stake-with-federal-tax-credit-for-educatio-7wumsAKKUO https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744991_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1744991_video_v5_360.mp4 $700M at Stake With Federal Tax Credit For Education Washington state could receive up to $700 Million from a federal tax credit for education. Gov. Bob Ferguson has yet to opt the state into the program. 2026-03-22T22:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 federal tax crediteducation fundingWashington stateBob Fergusonstate budgetschool funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1744994/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1744994_video_v5_360.mp4 Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1744998/new-bill-may-help-drive-down-housing-costs-0VX7-u4nZw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744998_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1744998_video_v5_360.mp4 New Bill May Help Drive Down Housing Costs State Senator Jeff Wilson says his bill may help drive down the cost of housing in Washington. 2026-03-22T20:03:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 housing costsWashington StateJeff Wilsonkit homehousing billaffordable housingreal estate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1745001/spokane-faces-2027-budget-deficit-axs6Vj-o6k https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1745001_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1745001_video_v5.mp4 Spokane Faces 2027 Budget Deficit The Center Square's Tim Clouser reports on the city of Spokane's possible 20 Million dollar budget deficit in 2027. 2026-03-22T19:03:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1745003/income-tax-holdup-possible-impacts-on-seattle-spor-_0psWQD0D7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1745003_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1745003_video_v5_360.mp4 Income Tax Holdup? Possible Impacts on Seattle Sports, Business & The Economy The Center Square's Carleen Johnson explains the latest on the new income tax bill in Washington State. How will the law impact business and professional sports in Seattle? 2026-03-22T17:00:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1602 Washington stateincome taxSeattle sportstax billtax revenuebusiness taxBob FergusonCarleen Johnsonlegislative sessiontax policyNBASeattle Sonics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1745006/spokane-faces-big-budget-questions-12UYrXwWz9 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1745006_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1745006_video_v5_360.mp4 Spokane Faces Big Budget Questions The Center Square's Carleen Johnson and Tim Clouser discuss the city of Spokane's possible budget deficit. Will the city cut spending? Or will they raise taxes? 2026-03-22T15:00:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 790 Spokanebudget deficittaxesspending cutscity councilWashington statelocal governmentsales taxproperty taxpublic safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1745009/voter-id-polling-shows-broad-support-virginia-reje-_aXJ5JnOBo https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1745009_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1745009_video_v5_360.mp4 Voter ID Polling Shows Broad Support & Virginia Rejects Gun Carveout for Lawmakers | Weekly Recap For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop talks to guests about the new income tax in Washington state, the latest Voters' Voice poll, Congress' debate on a voter ID bill, scrutiny of funding for education programs for noncitizen students in the country illegally, and looks at headlines from around the country including Virginia lawmakers rejecting an amendment to firearms regulation legislation that might have created a carveout for legislators. 2026-03-22T13:30:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2856 Washington statemillionaire taxvoter idlegislationstate budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1745012/gov-ferguson-ignores-federal-tax-credit-for-educat-YyYubd3Aoh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1745012_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1745012_video_v5_360.mp4 Gov. Ferguson Ignores Federal Tax Credit For Education Washington has yet to opt into a Federal tax credit program for education. 2026-03-21T20:00:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 392 educationtax creditWashingtonGovernor Fergusonfederal taxschool choiceeducation funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1745015/new-home-energy-requirement-faces-pushback-from-ho-vaNO9MJKkW https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1745015_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1745015_video_v5_360.mp4 New Home Energy Requirement Faces Pushback From Home Owners A new home energy ordinance in Washington is garnering criticsim from home owners and real estate professionals in Washington state. 2026-03-21T18:00:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 home energyenergy requirementsreal estatehomeownersWashington stateordinanceThurston Countyclimate mitigationenergy score https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1745016/the-hidden-economic-squeeze-no-one-is-talking-abou-ysmcKxd2i0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1745016_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1745016_video_v5_360.mp4 The Hidden Economic Squeeze No One Is Talking About Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the Hidden Economic Squeeze on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2026-03-21T18:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 703 economic squeezeGDPlabor marketunemployment rateinflationhousehold financewage growtheconomic analysispersonal incomeenergy prices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1745017/income-tax-still-not-signed-into-law-more-affordab-_OpiUePE4Z https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1745017_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1745017_video_v5_360.mp4 Income Tax Still Not Signed Into Law & More Affordable Housing Heading To Washington the new income tax has still not been signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson. Plus, a new bill passed that will help with housing costs. 2026-03-21T17:00:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 586 income taxWashington statehousingBob Fergusonaffordable housingkit homesJeff Wilson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1745459/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1745459/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1745501/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714713_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1745501/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 Heated Debate Over Governments Role In Affirming Gender Two Ohio state Representatives argue over gender affirming policies. 2026-03-13T21:31:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 gender affirmationparental rightsohio legislaturegovernment policygender identitychild protectionfamily law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1745551/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1745551/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1745621/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1745621/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K McMahon: Local Educators Are The Innovators Of Education In America Education Secretary, Linda McMahon on local educators being the innovators of education in America. 2026-03-16T20:58:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 Linda McMahonlocal educatorseducation innovationDepartment of Educationeducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1745673/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1745673/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1745731/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1745731/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 Attorney Jackson Maynard: Conflicts Of Interest Are Common In Journalism Attorney Jackson Maynard speaks out against his clients being targeted for having conflicts of interest. He claims conflicts of interest are common in journalism. 2026-03-16T18:12:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 conflict of interestjournalismmediaethicsJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1745821/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1745821/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1745869/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733000_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1745869/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s Sen. Short: More Taxes and Regulations Make Manufacturing More Difficult Washington State Senator Shelly Short says more taxes and regulations make manufacturing more difficult. 2026-03-18T20:58:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Shelly ShortWashington Statetaxesregulationsmanufacturingsmall businessenergy structurejob creation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1746280/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1746280/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1746317/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440838_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1746317/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability Does Rent Control Help Housing Affordability? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss rent control and its impacts on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 558 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyrent controlhousingWashington Staterent increaseproperty tax revenuesprivate investmentrental units https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1746367/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1746367/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1746410/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1746410/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy What Do Treasury Yields Tell Us About the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss treasury yields on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 525 Treasury yieldsInterest ratesEconomic growthEconomic downturnFederal ReserveGovernment debtMortgage ratesConsumer borrowingCorporate debtStock marketThe Center SquareOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1746455/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1746455/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1746515/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1746515/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill Washington State Representative Speaks on Bipartisan Litter Bill Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, speaks on a bipartisan litter bill she co-sponsored 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Mary DyeWashington StateBipartisan Litter BillWaste ReductionGovernmentPolicy MakingEnvironmental LegislationPlastic WasteLandfill Reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1746600/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1746600/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1746645/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1746645/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done Federal Debt Is Out of Control - Can Anything Be Done? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Carolyn Bourdeaux, Executive Director at Concord Action. They discuss the growing U.S. federal debt and what can be done to address it. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 947 national debtfederal deficitGovernment SpendingAmerican Economysocial securityMedicareeconomic debtbudget balancetax revenueeconomic growthdeficitfederal budgetCBOdeficit reductionConcord Action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1746692/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1746692/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1746748/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1746748/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard US House Testimony: “Price Spikes Like Those We Saw in 2022 Hit Families and Businesses Hard” Witness Gibson Weighs Cost of Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables during US House Oversight hearing 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 US HouseFossil FuelsRenewable EnergyPrice SpikesEnergy CostsMs. GibsonHouse Oversight hearingEnergy DominanceNatural Gas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1746883/sheriff-ryan-spurling-they-want-to-control-what-sh-fO79agU0b3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1746883_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1746883_video_v5_360.mp4 Sheriff Ryan Spurling: They Want To Control What Sheriffs Say Mason County Sheriff Ryan Spurling claims the State wants to control what sheriffs say. 2026-03-23T18:47:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 120 SheriffRyan SpurlingFirst AmendmentFree SpeechLaw EnforcementPolitical SpeechElected Officials https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1747297/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1747297/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1747365/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441293_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1747365/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses Washington State: King County Metro to Add Safety Enhancements to Current and Future Buses King County Metro General Manager Michelle Allison on Safety Enhancements to Buses 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 King County MetroMichelle AllisonSafety EnhancementsBus SafetyOperator Safety PartitionsBattery Electric CoachesRetrofittingATU 587 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1747478/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1747478/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1747600/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1747600/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1747652/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1652087_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1747652/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ Hollins: Don't Let Rhetoric Gaslight You Into Thinking California Is Soft On Crime Tinisch Hollins is the executive director of Californians for Safety and Justice. Here she is touting the state's commitment to rethinking public safety and criminal justice. 2026-02-21T00:12:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 180 Californiacrimecriminal justicepublic safetyrehabilitationtinisch hollinscalifornians for safety and justicecrime reformaccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1747728/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1747728/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1747799/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693004_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1747799/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability 2026-03-06T19:45:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 sheriffdecertificationaccountabilitylaw enforcementlegislationDemocratsstate constitutionUS Constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1748010/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1748010/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1748063/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1748063/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1748135/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1748135/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt McMahon: Nutrition Is a Powerful Tool For Preventing Disease Linda McMahon, Secretary Of Education, speaks on the importance nutrition plays in the role of education. 2026-03-05T21:00:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Linda McMahonnutritiondisease preventionpublic healtheducationobesitydietchronic disease https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1748223/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1748223/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1748267/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714713_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1748267/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 Heated Debate Over Governments Role In Affirming Gender Two Ohio state Representatives argue over gender affirming policies. 2026-03-13T21:31:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 gender affirmationparental rightsohio legislaturegovernment policygender identitychild protectionfamily law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1748356/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1748356/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1748409/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1748409/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K McMahon: Local Educators Are The Innovators Of Education In America Education Secretary, Linda McMahon on local educators being the innovators of education in America. 2026-03-16T20:58:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 Linda McMahonlocal educatorseducation innovationDepartment of Educationeducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1748452/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1748452/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1748543/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1748543/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 Attorney Jackson Maynard: Conflicts Of Interest Are Common In Journalism Attorney Jackson Maynard speaks out against his clients being targeted for having conflicts of interest. He claims conflicts of interest are common in journalism. 2026-03-16T18:12:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 conflict of interestjournalismmediaethicsJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1748716/washington-in-focus-daily-3-23-26-silence-on-incom-UYPbnWAfX9 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1748716_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1748716_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 3.23.26 | Silence On Income Tax & Sheriff Decertification Bill Now Law Washington in Focus Daily | Monday Mar. 23, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, the new income tax has still not been signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson, the sheriff decertification bill is signed into law, and an Anti-Trump art project in a Puyallup school classroom goes viral. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-03-23T22:15:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1303 Washington stateincome taxBob Fergusonsheriff decertificationPuyallup schoolanti-Trump art https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1748718/the-center-square-daily-3-23-26-ice-at-airports-0LjrPKRdtP https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1748718_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1748718/the-center-square-daily-3-23-26-ice-at-airports-0LjrPKRdtP The Center Square Daily | 3.23.26 | ICE at Airports The Center Square Daily | Friday March 23rd, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Greg looks at ICE in airports. Orphe Divounguy, Ph.D. Economist joins to discuss the economic impacts of international conflict. And quick hits from states around America looking at gas prices and taxes. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com Quick Hits: VIRGINIA - Virginia lawmakers cast solo votes on key bills https://www.thecentersquare.com/virginia/article_bfa767ec-3046-4d29-a468-7ab9e9dea532.html COLORADO - Colorado House debates gun control, education and more https://www.thecentersquare.com/colorado/article_9f0014d5-25d1-409b-8e74-c89531afe9dd.html CALIFORNIA - This week: Lawmakers deal with water, gender issues, fires https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_fc450540-8f74-4aab-93f3-d1c578896d96.html New York - LaGuardia Airport closed after deadly collision https://www.thecentersquare.com/new_york/article_2718876b-e48f-42c1-8788-8a830b9e4e8e.html 2026-03-23T20:30:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1534 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1748719/senator-chris-gildon-reacts-to-viral-puyallup-scho-viUidkrhei https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1748719_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1748719/senator-chris-gildon-reacts-to-viral-puyallup-scho-viUidkrhei Senator Chris Gildon Reacts To Viral Puyallup School District Art Project Senator Chris Gildon Reacts To Viral Puyallup School District Art Project Depicting President Trump As A Pig. 2026-03-23T20:11:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 100 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1748897/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1748897/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1748944/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733000_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1748944/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s Sen. Short: More Taxes and Regulations Make Manufacturing More Difficult Washington State Senator Shelly Short says more taxes and regulations make manufacturing more difficult. 2026-03-18T20:58:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Shelly ShortWashington Statetaxesregulationsmanufacturingsmall businessenergy structurejob creation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1748985/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1748985/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1749026/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440838_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1749026/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability Does Rent Control Help Housing Affordability? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss rent control and its impacts on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 558 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyrent controlhousingWashington Staterent increaseproperty tax revenuesprivate investmentrental units https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1749093/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1749093/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1749225/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1749225/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1749289/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1749289/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy What Do Treasury Yields Tell Us About the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss treasury yields on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 525 Treasury yieldsInterest ratesEconomic growthEconomic downturnFederal ReserveGovernment debtMortgage ratesConsumer borrowingCorporate debtStock marketThe Center SquareOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1749356/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1749356/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1749400/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1749400/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill Washington State Representative Speaks on Bipartisan Litter Bill Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, speaks on a bipartisan litter bill she co-sponsored 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Mary DyeWashington StateBipartisan Litter BillWaste ReductionGovernmentPolicy MakingEnvironmental LegislationPlastic WasteLandfill Reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1749603/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1749603/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1749648/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1749648/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done Federal Debt Is Out of Control - Can Anything Be Done? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Carolyn Bourdeaux, Executive Director at Concord Action. They discuss the growing U.S. federal debt and what can be done to address it. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 947 national debtfederal deficitGovernment SpendingAmerican Economysocial securityMedicareeconomic debtbudget balancetax revenueeconomic growthdeficitfederal budgetCBOdeficit reductionConcord Action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1749701/the-economic-impacts-of-the-iran-conflict-on-ameri-iPEX5UqL6b https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1749701_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1749701/the-economic-impacts-of-the-iran-conflict-on-ameri-iPEX5UqL6b The Economic Impacts Of The Iran Conflict On America For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop and Ph.D. Economist Orphe Divounguy, break down how the Iran conflict is impacting the American economy. 2026-03-24T12:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 790 Iran conflictUS economyinflationoil priceseconomic impactsinterest ratesfiscal policyenergy marketsglobal slowdown https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1749717/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1749717/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1749781/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1749781/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard US House Testimony: “Price Spikes Like Those We Saw in 2022 Hit Families and Businesses Hard” Witness Gibson Weighs Cost of Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables during US House Oversight hearing 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 US HouseFossil FuelsRenewable EnergyPrice SpikesEnergy CostsMs. GibsonHouse Oversight hearingEnergy DominanceNatural Gas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1749983/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1749983/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1750158/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1750158/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1750210/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441293_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1750210/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses Washington State: King County Metro to Add Safety Enhancements to Current and Future Buses King County Metro General Manager Michelle Allison on Safety Enhancements to Buses 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 King County MetroMichelle AllisonSafety EnhancementsBus SafetyOperator Safety PartitionsBattery Electric CoachesRetrofittingATU 587 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1750379/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1750379/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1750510/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1750510/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1750647/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1750647/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1750799/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1750799/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1750838/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1652087_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1750838/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ Hollins: Don't Let Rhetoric Gaslight You Into Thinking California Is Soft On Crime Tinisch Hollins is the executive director of Californians for Safety and Justice. Here she is touting the state's commitment to rethinking public safety and criminal justice. 2026-02-21T00:12:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 180 Californiacrimecriminal justicepublic safetyrehabilitationtinisch hollinscalifornians for safety and justicecrime reformaccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1750905/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1750905/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1750967/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693004_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1750967/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability 2026-03-06T19:45:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 sheriffdecertificationaccountabilitylaw enforcementlegislationDemocratsstate constitutionUS Constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1751037/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1751037/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1751078/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1751078/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt McMahon: Nutrition Is a Powerful Tool For Preventing Disease Linda McMahon, Secretary Of Education, speaks on the importance nutrition plays in the role of education. 2026-03-05T21:00:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Linda McMahonnutritiondisease preventionpublic healtheducationobesitydietchronic disease https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1751193/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1751193/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1751253/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714713_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1751253/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 Heated Debate Over Governments Role In Affirming Gender Two Ohio state Representatives argue over gender affirming policies. 2026-03-13T21:31:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 gender affirmationparental rightsohio legislaturegovernment policygender identitychild protectionfamily law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1751333/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1751333/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1751394/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1751394/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K McMahon: Local Educators Are The Innovators Of Education In America Education Secretary, Linda McMahon on local educators being the innovators of education in America. 2026-03-16T20:58:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 Linda McMahonlocal educatorseducation innovationDepartment of Educationeducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1751443/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1751443/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1751495/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1751495/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 Attorney Jackson Maynard: Conflicts Of Interest Are Common In Journalism Attorney Jackson Maynard speaks out against his clients being targeted for having conflicts of interest. He claims conflicts of interest are common in journalism. 2026-03-16T18:12:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 conflict of interestjournalismmediaethicsJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1751630/new-bill-requires-free-menstrual-products-for-wome-f7OlmHD81n https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1751630_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1751630_video_v5_360.mp4 New Bill Requires Free Menstrual Products for Women Farmworkers New Bill Requires Free Menstrual Products for Women Farmworkers 2026-03-24T23:56:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 233 Californiafarmworkersmenstrual productswomen's healthlabor rightslegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1751633/new-bill-would-make-disrupting-a-religious-or-wors-Xp0_BnHBqe https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1751633_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1751633_video_v5_360.mp4 New Bill Would Make Disrupting A Religious Or Worship Service A Felony New Bill Would Make Disrupting A Religious Or Worship Service A Felony 2026-03-24T23:56:43.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 410 CaliforniaSenate Bill 1070Religious FreedomPlaces of WorshipFelonyPublic Safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1751637/washington-in-focus-daily-3-24-26-plans-to-stop-ne-OsKP_271UY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1751637_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1751637_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 3.24.26 | Plans To Stop New Income Tax? & SCOTUS To Rule On Election Law Washington in Focus Daily | Tuesday Mar. 24, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, the new income tax has still not been signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson, the groundwork is being laid out for possible ways to intervene with the new tax legislation, the SCOTUS is set to rule on vote-by-mail, and a big win for a journalist against the city of Seattle. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-03-24T22:30:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1089 Washington stateincome taxBob FergusonSCOTUSelectionsvote by mailjournalistSeattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1751639/rep-jim-walsh-mayor-katie-wilson-is-showing-her-in-y8pxJsqzwP https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1751639_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1751639_video_v5_360.mp4 Rep Jim Walsh: Mayor Katie Wilson Is Showing Her Incompetence Rep Jim Walsh: Mayor Katie Wilson Is Showing Her Incompetence 2026-03-24T22:14:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 186 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1751641/the-center-square-daily-3-24-26-new-supreme-court-Iq-qBX5hAS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1751641_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1751641_video_v5_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 3.24.26 | New Supreme Court Asylum Case The Center Square Daily | Friday March 24th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Greg looks at Election Laws, new asylum cases in the Supreme Court, and Chicago Teacher's Union Transparency. With an interview with Andrew Rice, The Center Square's investigative journalist on the U.S. Supreme Court and an Interview with Ángel Valencia, Senior Counsel at Liberty Justice Center, on "Judge declines CTU's motion to dismiss financial audit lawsuit". Read more at TheCenterSquare.com Quick Hits: Colorado House delays vote on firearm barrels bill https://www.thecentersquare.com/colorado/article_aef5abb9-c23d-43df-91a3-af62f75b4b9e.html Washington: WATCH: WA sheriffs waiting; will Ferguson veto part of sheriff decertification bill? https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_251fd39f-4ca2-4115-8306-f38aad3daeae.html Illinois: Union president: TSA workers want to be paid, not replaced by ICE https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_cd48c0d2-1376-4b99-85ec-13e154f18365.html Multistate: State attorneys general blame feds for rising gas prices, Trump admin pushes back https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_f1ee8ad1-f7bc-43d4-9445-7d35a996a66d.html 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - SCOTUS 05:28 - Asylum Case 15:22 - America's Talking 22:05 - Illinois in Focus 2026-03-24T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1739 Supreme Courtelection lawasylum caseChicago Teachers Uniontransparencyimmigrationgas pricesgun control https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1751642/journalist-wins-public-record-case-against-seattle-AK_oFAXG1r https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1751642_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1751642_video_v5_360.mp4 Journalist Wins Public Record Case Against Seattle Attorney Jackson Maynard discusses his client Brandi Cruise's case agaisn the city of Seattle. 2026-03-24T20:19:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 Public RecordsSeattleLawsuitAttorneyTransparencyBrandi CruiseJackson MaynardOpen Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1751643/attorney-breaks-down-lawsuit-over-public-records-f-PcR2NLeoCR https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1751643_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1751643_video_v5_360.mp4 Attorney Breaks Down Lawsuit Over Public Records Fight With Seattle Attorney Jackson Maynard Breaks Down Lawsuit Over Public Records Fight With Seattle. 2026-03-24T20:19:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 101 public recordslawsuitSeattleJackson Maynardcity counciltransparencylegal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1751646/rep-jim-walsh-scotus-case-is-a-huge-deal-for-washi-xF_9lSoTOf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1751646_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1751646_video_v5_360.mp4 Rep. Jim Walsh: SCOTUS Case Is A Huge Deal For Washington's Election Law Rep. Jim Walsh: SCOTUS Case Is A Huge Deal For Washington's Election Law 2026-03-24T20:19:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 120 Jim WalshSCOTUSSupreme Courtelection lawWashington Statemail in ballotselection certification https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1751648/how-is-the-federal-reserve-responding-to-current-e-VPN84wX41F https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1751648_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1751648_video_v5_360.mp4 How Is The Federal Reserve Responding To Current Economic Conditions? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the Hidden Economic Squeeze on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. The duo discuss The Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates. Is the labor market "soft"? How is America's conflict with Iran impacting inflation? Would rate cuts actually create economic turmoil? Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2026-03-24T18:06:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 760 Federal Reserveinterest ratesinflationlabor marketeconomic conditionsrate cutseconomic turmoilfiscal policyunemployment rate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1751650/anti-trump-school-art-project-sparks-outrage-in-wa-abrn6ir7Cp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1751650_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1751650_video_v5_360.mp4 Anti-Trump School Art Project Sparks Outrage In Washington A Puyallup school district classroom has sparked outrage nationwide for promoting artwork of President Donald Trump as a pig amongst other pieces of art some label "offensive". 2026-03-24T17:00:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 499 TrumpartschoolpoliticscontroversyPuyallupWashingtonvisual artshigh school https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1751651/sheriffs-say-the-state-is-policing-their-speech-wi-Jl-ptX5Wtn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1751651_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1751651_video_v5_360.mp4 Sheriffs Say The State Is Policing Their Speech With New Decertification Bill Gov. Bob Ferguson recently signed into law a new bill that allows a board of unelected officials to decertify elected sheriffs in Washington state. Critics are saying the bill is unconstitutional and suppresses political speech from sheriffs. 2026-03-24T16:01:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 360 sheriffdecertificationwashington statebob fergusonfree speechlaw enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1751653/gov-bob-ferguson-is-silent-on-the-new-income-tax-UgZI3u-4MA https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1751653_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1751653_video_v5_360.mp4 Gov. Bob Ferguson Is Silent On The New Income Tax Gov. Bob Ferguson is yet to sign the new income tax bill into law. Many critics are concerned the new tax will have a negative impact on business in the state of Washington. 2026-03-24T15:01:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 338 Bob Fergusonincome taxWashington statebusiness climatetax policysmall businesstax credittax exemptions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1751655/is-ice-replacing-tsa-at-the-airport-sWL7I4UZYJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1751655_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1751655_video_v5_360.mp4 Is ICE Replacing TSA At The Airport? For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop analyzes the Government shutdown and how it impacts travel nationwide. Plus, will ICE agents replace TSA agents at airports? 2026-03-24T14:00:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 464 ICETSAairportsgovernment shutdowntravelDHSimmigrationsecurityHomeland Securityairport security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1751657/new-gun-control-laws-hit-colorado-jSm4fxt30D https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1751657_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1751657_video_v5_360.mp4 New Gun Control Laws Hit Colorado For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop discusses new gun control laws that will go into effect in Colorado. 2026-03-24T13:01:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 290 gun controlcoloradovirginiacalifornialegislationstate politicsgun lawsfirearmssecond amendment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752036/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752036/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752074/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733000_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752074/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s Sen. Short: More Taxes and Regulations Make Manufacturing More Difficult Washington State Senator Shelly Short says more taxes and regulations make manufacturing more difficult. 2026-03-18T20:58:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Shelly ShortWashington Statetaxesregulationsmanufacturingsmall businessenergy structurejob creation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752139/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752139/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752195/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440838_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752195/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability Does Rent Control Help Housing Affordability? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss rent control and its impacts on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 558 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyrent controlhousingWashington Staterent increaseproperty tax revenuesprivate investmentrental units https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752243/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752243/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752293/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752293/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy What Do Treasury Yields Tell Us About the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss treasury yields on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 525 Treasury yieldsInterest ratesEconomic growthEconomic downturnFederal ReserveGovernment debtMortgage ratesConsumer borrowingCorporate debtStock marketThe Center SquareOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752402/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752402/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752443/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752443/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill Washington State Representative Speaks on Bipartisan Litter Bill Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, speaks on a bipartisan litter bill she co-sponsored 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Mary DyeWashington StateBipartisan Litter BillWaste ReductionGovernmentPolicy MakingEnvironmental LegislationPlastic WasteLandfill Reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752533/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752533/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752577/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752577/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done Federal Debt Is Out of Control - Can Anything Be Done? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Carolyn Bourdeaux, Executive Director at Concord Action. They discuss the growing U.S. federal debt and what can be done to address it. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 947 national debtfederal deficitGovernment SpendingAmerican Economysocial securityMedicareeconomic debtbudget balancetax revenueeconomic growthdeficitfederal budgetCBOdeficit reductionConcord Action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752640/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752640/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752676/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752676/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard US House Testimony: “Price Spikes Like Those We Saw in 2022 Hit Families and Businesses Hard” Witness Gibson Weighs Cost of Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables during US House Oversight hearing 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 US HouseFossil FuelsRenewable EnergyPrice SpikesEnergy CostsMs. GibsonHouse Oversight hearingEnergy DominanceNatural Gas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752776/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752776/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752808/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441293_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752808/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses Washington State: King County Metro to Add Safety Enhancements to Current and Future Buses King County Metro General Manager Michelle Allison on Safety Enhancements to Buses 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 King County MetroMichelle AllisonSafety EnhancementsBus SafetyOperator Safety PartitionsBattery Electric CoachesRetrofittingATU 587 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752884/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752884/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752947/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1652087_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1752947/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ Hollins: Don't Let Rhetoric Gaslight You Into Thinking California Is Soft On Crime Tinisch Hollins is the executive director of Californians for Safety and Justice. Here she is touting the state's commitment to rethinking public safety and criminal justice. 2026-02-21T00:12:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 180 Californiacrimecriminal justicepublic safetyrehabilitationtinisch hollinscalifornians for safety and justicecrime reformaccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1753004/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1753004/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1753038/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693004_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1753038/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability 2026-03-06T19:45:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 sheriffdecertificationaccountabilitylaw enforcementlegislationDemocratsstate constitutionUS Constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1753159/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1753159/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1753194/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1753194/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt McMahon: Nutrition Is a Powerful Tool For Preventing Disease Linda McMahon, Secretary Of Education, speaks on the importance nutrition plays in the role of education. 2026-03-05T21:00:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Linda McMahonnutritiondisease preventionpublic healtheducationobesitydietchronic disease https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1753280/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1753280/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1753326/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714713_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1753326/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 Heated Debate Over Governments Role In Affirming Gender Two Ohio state Representatives argue over gender affirming policies. 2026-03-13T21:31:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 gender affirmationparental rightsohio legislaturegovernment policygender identitychild protectionfamily law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1753392/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1753392/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1753445/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1753445/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K McMahon: Local Educators Are The Innovators Of Education In America Education Secretary, Linda McMahon on local educators being the innovators of education in America. 2026-03-16T20:58:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 Linda McMahonlocal educatorseducation innovationDepartment of Educationeducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1753568/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1753568/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1753598/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1753598/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 Attorney Jackson Maynard: Conflicts Of Interest Are Common In Journalism Attorney Jackson Maynard speaks out against his clients being targeted for having conflicts of interest. He claims conflicts of interest are common in journalism. 2026-03-16T18:12:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 conflict of interestjournalismmediaethicsJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1753702/illinois-in-focus-chicago-teachers-union-transpare-UR8o3pHyio https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1753702_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1753702_video_v5_360.mp4 Illinois in Focus | Chicago Teachers Union Transparency For the Illinois in Focus segment on The Center Square Daily this week, host Greg Bishop talks to Ángel Valencia, Senior Counsel at Liberty Justice Center about an Illinois Judge declining the CTU's motion to dismiss financial audit lawsuit. 2026-03-25T13:01:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 417 Chicago Teachers UnionCTUfinancial audittransparencyLiberty Justice CenterIllinoislawsuitunion membersschool districttaxpayers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1753703/america-s-talking-vote-on-firearm-barrels-bill-Edb3MXFCd8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1753703_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1753703_video_v5_360.mp4 America's Talking | Vote on Firearm Barrels Bill The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop goes over top articles only available on thecentersquare.com Quick Hits: Colorado House delays vote on firearm barrels bill https://www.thecentersquare.com/colorado/article_aef5abb9-c23d-43df-91a3-af62f75b4b9e.html Washington: WATCH: WA sheriffs waiting; will Ferguson veto part of sheriff decertification bill? https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_251fd39f-4ca2-4115-8306-f38aad3daeae.html Illinois: Union president: TSA workers want to be paid, not replaced by ICE https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_cd48c0d2-1376-4b99-85ec-13e154f18365.html National: State attorneys general blame feds for rising gas prices, Trump admin pushes back https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_f1ee8ad1-f7bc-43d4-9445-7d35a996a66d.html 2026-03-25T12:30:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 416 firearm barrels billgun controlsheriff decertificationTSA workersrising gas pricesColorado legislatureWashington sheriffs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1753955/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1753955/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1754002/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733000_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1754002/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s Sen. Short: More Taxes and Regulations Make Manufacturing More Difficult Washington State Senator Shelly Short says more taxes and regulations make manufacturing more difficult. 2026-03-18T20:58:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Shelly ShortWashington Statetaxesregulationsmanufacturingsmall businessenergy structurejob creation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1754070/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1754070/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1754121/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440838_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1754121/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability Does Rent Control Help Housing Affordability? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss rent control and its impacts on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 558 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyrent controlhousingWashington Staterent increaseproperty tax revenuesprivate investmentrental units https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1754230/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1754230/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1754399/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1754399/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1754542/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1754542/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1754729/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1754729/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1754828/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1754828/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1754876/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1754876/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy What Do Treasury Yields Tell Us About the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss treasury yields on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 525 Treasury yieldsInterest ratesEconomic growthEconomic downturnFederal ReserveGovernment debtMortgage ratesConsumer borrowingCorporate debtStock marketThe Center SquareOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1754947/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1754947/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1754994/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1754994/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill Washington State Representative Speaks on Bipartisan Litter Bill Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, speaks on a bipartisan litter bill she co-sponsored 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Mary DyeWashington StateBipartisan Litter BillWaste ReductionGovernmentPolicy MakingEnvironmental LegislationPlastic WasteLandfill Reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1755177/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1755177/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1755211/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1755211/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done Federal Debt Is Out of Control - Can Anything Be Done? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Carolyn Bourdeaux, Executive Director at Concord Action. They discuss the growing U.S. federal debt and what can be done to address it. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 947 national debtfederal deficitGovernment SpendingAmerican Economysocial securityMedicareeconomic debtbudget balancetax revenueeconomic growthdeficitfederal budgetCBOdeficit reductionConcord Action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1755304/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1755304/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1755347/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1755347/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard US House Testimony: “Price Spikes Like Those We Saw in 2022 Hit Families and Businesses Hard” Witness Gibson Weighs Cost of Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables during US House Oversight hearing 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 US HouseFossil FuelsRenewable EnergyPrice SpikesEnergy CostsMs. GibsonHouse Oversight hearingEnergy DominanceNatural Gas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1755472/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1755472/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1755510/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441293_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1755510/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses Washington State: King County Metro to Add Safety Enhancements to Current and Future Buses King County Metro General Manager Michelle Allison on Safety Enhancements to Buses 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 King County MetroMichelle AllisonSafety EnhancementsBus SafetyOperator Safety PartitionsBattery Electric CoachesRetrofittingATU 587 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1755592/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1755592/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1755602/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1652087_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1755602/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ Hollins: Don't Let Rhetoric Gaslight You Into Thinking California Is Soft On Crime Tinisch Hollins is the executive director of Californians for Safety and Justice. Here she is touting the state's commitment to rethinking public safety and criminal justice. 2026-02-21T00:12:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 180 Californiacrimecriminal justicepublic safetyrehabilitationtinisch hollinscalifornians for safety and justicecrime reformaccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1755676/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1755676/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1755741/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693004_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1755741/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability 2026-03-06T19:45:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 sheriffdecertificationaccountabilitylaw enforcementlegislationDemocratsstate constitutionUS Constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1755839/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1755839/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1755868/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1755868/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt McMahon: Nutrition Is a Powerful Tool For Preventing Disease Linda McMahon, Secretary Of Education, speaks on the importance nutrition plays in the role of education. 2026-03-05T21:00:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Linda McMahonnutritiondisease preventionpublic healtheducationobesitydietchronic disease https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1755974/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1755974/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756005/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714713_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756005/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 Heated Debate Over Governments Role In Affirming Gender Two Ohio state Representatives argue over gender affirming policies. 2026-03-13T21:31:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 gender affirmationparental rightsohio legislaturegovernment policygender identitychild protectionfamily law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756074/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756074/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756111/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756111/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K McMahon: Local Educators Are The Innovators Of Education In America Education Secretary, Linda McMahon on local educators being the innovators of education in America. 2026-03-16T20:58:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 Linda McMahonlocal educatorseducation innovationDepartment of Educationeducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756210/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756210/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756244/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756244/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 Attorney Jackson Maynard: Conflicts Of Interest Are Common In Journalism Attorney Jackson Maynard speaks out against his clients being targeted for having conflicts of interest. He claims conflicts of interest are common in journalism. 2026-03-16T18:12:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 conflict of interestjournalismmediaethicsJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756349/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756349/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756386/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733000_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756386/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s Sen. Short: More Taxes and Regulations Make Manufacturing More Difficult Washington State Senator Shelly Short says more taxes and regulations make manufacturing more difficult. 2026-03-18T20:58:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Shelly ShortWashington Statetaxesregulationsmanufacturingsmall businessenergy structurejob creation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756484/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756484/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756524/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440838_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756524/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability Does Rent Control Help Housing Affordability? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss rent control and its impacts on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 558 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyrent controlhousingWashington Staterent increaseproperty tax revenuesprivate investmentrental units https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756582/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756582/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756613/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756613/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy What Do Treasury Yields Tell Us About the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss treasury yields on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 525 Treasury yieldsInterest ratesEconomic growthEconomic downturnFederal ReserveGovernment debtMortgage ratesConsumer borrowingCorporate debtStock marketThe Center SquareOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756732/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756732/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756764/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756764/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill Washington State Representative Speaks on Bipartisan Litter Bill Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, speaks on a bipartisan litter bill she co-sponsored 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Mary DyeWashington StateBipartisan Litter BillWaste ReductionGovernmentPolicy MakingEnvironmental LegislationPlastic WasteLandfill Reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756868/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756868/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756903/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756903/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done Federal Debt Is Out of Control - Can Anything Be Done? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Carolyn Bourdeaux, Executive Director at Concord Action. They discuss the growing U.S. federal debt and what can be done to address it. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 947 national debtfederal deficitGovernment SpendingAmerican Economysocial securityMedicareeconomic debtbudget balancetax revenueeconomic growthdeficitfederal budgetCBOdeficit reductionConcord Action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756989/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1756989/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1757028/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1757028/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard US House Testimony: “Price Spikes Like Those We Saw in 2022 Hit Families and Businesses Hard” Witness Gibson Weighs Cost of Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables during US House Oversight hearing 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 US HouseFossil FuelsRenewable EnergyPrice SpikesEnergy CostsMs. GibsonHouse Oversight hearingEnergy DominanceNatural Gas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1757169/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1757169/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1757201/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441293_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1757201/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses Washington State: King County Metro to Add Safety Enhancements to Current and Future Buses King County Metro General Manager Michelle Allison on Safety Enhancements to Buses 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 King County MetroMichelle AllisonSafety EnhancementsBus SafetyOperator Safety PartitionsBattery Electric CoachesRetrofittingATU 587 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1757282/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1757282/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1757320/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1652087_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1757320/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ Hollins: Don't Let Rhetoric Gaslight You Into Thinking California Is Soft On Crime Tinisch Hollins is the executive director of Californians for Safety and Justice. Here she is touting the state's commitment to rethinking public safety and criminal justice. 2026-02-21T00:12:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 180 Californiacrimecriminal justicepublic safetyrehabilitationtinisch hollinscalifornians for safety and justicecrime reformaccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1757392/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1757392/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1757422/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693004_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1757422/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability 2026-03-06T19:45:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 sheriffdecertificationaccountabilitylaw enforcementlegislationDemocratsstate constitutionUS Constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1757648/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1757648/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1757685/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1757685/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt McMahon: Nutrition Is a Powerful Tool For Preventing Disease Linda McMahon, Secretary Of Education, speaks on the importance nutrition plays in the role of education. 2026-03-05T21:00:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Linda McMahonnutritiondisease preventionpublic healtheducationobesitydietchronic disease https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1757743/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1757743/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1757756/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714713_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1757756/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 Heated Debate Over Governments Role In Affirming Gender Two Ohio state Representatives argue over gender affirming policies. 2026-03-13T21:31:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 gender affirmationparental rightsohio legislaturegovernment policygender identitychild protectionfamily law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1757828/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1757828/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1757860/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1757860/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K McMahon: Local Educators Are The Innovators Of Education In America Education Secretary, Linda McMahon on local educators being the innovators of education in America. 2026-03-16T20:58:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 Linda McMahonlocal educatorseducation innovationDepartment of Educationeducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1757958/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1757958/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1757987/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1757987/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 Attorney Jackson Maynard: Conflicts Of Interest Are Common In Journalism Attorney Jackson Maynard speaks out against his clients being targeted for having conflicts of interest. He claims conflicts of interest are common in journalism. 2026-03-16T18:12:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 conflict of interestjournalismmediaethicsJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1758136/new-report-washington-is-the-5th-most-expensive-st-3ddra5LpcC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1758136_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1758136_video_v5_360.mp4 New Report: Washington Is The 5th Most Expensive State To Live In Rachel Smith is president of the Washington Roundtable discussing new report that finds WA cost of living rising faster than any other state. How can Washington combat the affordability crisis facing the state? 2026-03-26T17:01:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 308 Washington statecost of livingaffordability crisishousing costsgas pricestaxesWashington RoundtableRachel Smitheconomic opportunitystate taxes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1758139/why-is-gov-ferguson-rolling-back-estate-taxes-whil-DabE_D_5IC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1758139_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1758139_video_v5_360.mp4 Why Is Gov. Ferguson Rolling Back Estate Taxes While Raising Income Taxes? The new income tax has still not been signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson. Meanwhile, the Governor signed legislation to rollback the state's estate tax to 20%. Critics voice confusion around the estate tax creating concerns for capital flight, but Democrats claim the income tax will not. 2026-03-26T16:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 260 Washington stateBob Fergusonestate taxincome taxtax policycapital flighttaxationmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1758142/airline-drops-lawmaker-perks-amid-dhs-shutdown-sea-fwleuzR6oo https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1758142_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1758142/airline-drops-lawmaker-perks-amid-dhs-shutdown-sea-fwleuzR6oo Airline Drops Lawmaker Perks Amid DHS Shutdown; Seattle Loses Records Case For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop looks at top headlines from The Center Square including one airline dropping perks for lawmakers as the DHS shutdown continues and Seattle losing a case concerning public records requests. 2026-03-26T12:00:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 258 airline perksDHS shutdowngovernment shutdownSeattlepublic recordslegal caseimmigrationTSAhomelessnesslegal aid https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1758143/illinois-state-police-address-foid-cyber-security-SkI4HwvR2K https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1758143_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1758143_video_v5_360.mp4 Illinois State Police Address FOID, Cyber Security Audit Findings For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop looks at the Illinois legislature where the state police address FOID and cyber security audit findings while teacher unions oppose opting into the national school choice scholarship program. 2026-03-26T11:30:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 555 IllinoisIllinois State PoliceFOIDCyber SecurityAudit FindingsIllinois LegislatureGreg Bishop https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1758144/maryland-supreme-court-tosses-blue-cities-climate-d3duT7GMVu https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1758144_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1758144/maryland-supreme-court-tosses-blue-cities-climate-d3duT7GMVu Maryland Supreme Court Tosses Blue Cities’ Climate Lawsuits Against Energy Companies For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop talks to Steve Goreham, Executive Director of the Climate Science Coalition of America, about a Maryland Supreme Court decision against cities suing oil companies over climate change, as well as the energy impacts of AI. 2026-03-26T11:01:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 740 Maryland Supreme Courtclimate lawsuitsenergy companiesSteve GorehamClimate Science Coalitionartificial intelligenceAIenergy sectoroil and gaslawsuits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1758146/pres-trump-on-murder-of-loyola-university-student--ZV_ILfkbh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1758146_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1758146/pres-trump-on-murder-of-loyola-university-student--ZV_ILfkbh Pres. Trump on Murder of Loyola University Student: ‘Illegal Alien Monster’ Charged For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop looks at the debate around immigration policy and sanctuary cities after the murder of a college student in Illinois allegedly by a noncitizen migrant in the country illegally. 2026-03-26T10:30:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 428 immigrationsanctuary citiesillegal immigrationChicagoIllinoiscrimeTrumpPritzkerLoyola Universitypublic safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1758147/gop-lawmakers-on-affordability-legislation-to-lowe-jYF5KXB53F https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1758147_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1758147_video_v5_360.mp4 GOP Lawmakers On Affordability Legislation To Lower The Cost Of Living For Californians GOP Lawmakers On Affordability Legislation To Lower The Cost Of Living For Californians. 2026-03-26T01:25:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 309 CaliforniaGOPAffordabilityCost of LivingLegislationTaxesEconomySmall BusinessMinimum WageGas Tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1758148/debate-over-history-and-race-in-education-during-t-xdPqOkByCE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1758148_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1758148_video_v5_360.mp4 Debate Over History and Race in Education During Tennessee Legislative Hearing Debate Over History and Race in Education During Tennessee Legislative Hearing 2026-03-25T22:04:56.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 232 TennesseeEducationLegislative HearingRaceHistorySlaveryNative AmericansUnited StatesFounding Principles4th of July https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1758149/washington-in-focus-daily-3-25-26-tax-hypocrisy-tr-xLfKpeJe16 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1758149_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1758149_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 3.25.26 | Tax Hypocrisy? & Trump's HUD Probes Race-Based Housing In WA Washington in Focus Daily | Wednesday Mar. 25, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, the new income tax has still not been signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson, estate tax gets rolled back to 20%, a new report claims the affordability crisis in Washington is getting worse, and President Trump's Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is targeting Washington State for a race-based housing program. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-03-25T22:00:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1716 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1758151/the-center-square-daily-3-25-26-trump-illegal-alie-EEOhzMx00A https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1758151_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1758151/the-center-square-daily-3-25-26-trump-illegal-alie-EEOhzMx00A The Center Square Daily | 3.25.26 | Trump: 'Illegal Alien Monster' Charged with Murder The Center Square Daily | Wednesday March 25th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Greg looks at the debate around immigration policy and sanctuary cities after the murder of a college student in Illinois allegedly by a noncitizen migrant in the country illegally. Steve Goreham, Executive Director of the Climate Science Coalition of America, joins to discuss a Maryland Supreme Court decision against cities suing oil companies over climate change, as well as looking at the energy impacts of AI. And in Illinois the state police address FOID and cyber security audit findings in the legislature while teacher unions oppose opting into the national school choice scholarship program. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com Quick Hits: National - Airline nixes perk for flying lawmakers as DHS shutdown continues https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_3ab331bb-1a34-4004-9cf0-70d24e459edc.html California - L.A. hands $107M ‘blank check’ to homeless group who constantly sues the city https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_a0ba3283-489e-5b37-a883-675950a501eb.html Washington - WATCH: Seattle loses public records case brought by conservative commentator https://www.thecentersquare.com/issues/accountability/article_12868689-c128-469d-8bd2-53f3c728a810.html 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - Sanctuary cities criticized 07:25 - AI, data centers & the economy 19:28 - America's Talking 23:47 - Illinois in Focus 2026-03-25T20:30:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1976 immigration policysanctuary citiesTrumpPritzkerAIdata centersIllinois politicsschool choiceteachers unionFOID cardsclimate changeenergy companiespublic safetyillegal immigrationpublic records https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1758153/journalist-wins-public-records-court-case-against-i77fNOIvjS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1758153_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1758153_video_v5_360.mp4 Journalist Wins Public Records Court Case Against Seattle Podcaster and journalist Brandi Kruse has won a court case against the City of Seattle over a denied public records request. Her attorney, Jackson Maynard of CADF, joins The Center Square’s Carleen Johnson to break down the ruling, what it means for transparency, and how it could impact future public records cases. 2026-03-25T17:00:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 366 Brandi Krusepublic recordsCity of SeattletransparencyJackson MaynardCADFCitizen Action Defense FundWashington Stateopen government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1758155/scotus-ruling-can-change-election-laws-nationwide-rGlX0-xPZV https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1758155_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1758155/scotus-ruling-can-change-election-laws-nationwide-rGlX0-xPZV SCOTUS Ruling Can Change Election Laws Nationwide Will late mail-in ballots be rejected nationwide? The Supreme Court heard arguments today on a case that could change how elections are run. Here’s what happened in court—and what the decision could mean moving forward. 2026-03-25T16:00:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 360 SCOTUSSupreme Courtelection lawmail-in ballotsvoting rightsMississippiWashington StateRepublican PartyDemocratic PartySteve Hobbs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1758156/plans-to-stop-the-new-income-tax-Sjj_Ogd-fv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1758156_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1758156_video_v5_360.mp4 Plans To Stop The New Income Tax? Gov. Bob Ferguson has yet to sign the new state income tax into law. Opponents are already preparing ways to combat the new legislation once the bill becomes law. 2026-03-25T15:00:43.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 312 income taxWashington statetax lawBob Fergusonlegislationtax initiativeJim Walshstate GOPSenate Bill 6346millionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1758158/u-s-supreme-court-takes-up-landmark-asylum-case-RGOMhz988y https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1758158_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1758158/u-s-supreme-court-takes-up-landmark-asylum-case-RGOMhz988y U.S. Supreme Court Takes Up Landmark Asylum Case For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop interviews The Center Square Investigative Reporter, Andrew Rice on the Supreme Court asylum case. 2026-03-25T14:01:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 623 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1762336/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1762336/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1762402/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733000_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1762402/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s Sen. Short: More Taxes and Regulations Make Manufacturing More Difficult Washington State Senator Shelly Short says more taxes and regulations make manufacturing more difficult. 2026-03-18T20:58:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Shelly ShortWashington Statetaxesregulationsmanufacturingsmall businessenergy structurejob creation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1762928/new-law-allows-small-pension-recipients-to-receive-Q5i9Qznn2X https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1762928_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1762928_video_v5_360.mp4 New Law Allows Small Pension Recipients To Receive Lump Sum Payout New Law Allows Small Pension Recipients To Receive Lump Sum Payout 2026-03-26T20:07:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 92 pensionlump sumpayoutnew lawretirementgovernmenttaxpayer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1762929/washington-states-record-high-diesel-prices-are-im-EAL7AuJf5X https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1762929_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1762929/washington-states-record-high-diesel-prices-are-im-EAL7AuJf5X Washington State’s Record High Diesel Prices Are Impacting Truckers Statewide Washington State’s Record High Diesel Prices Are Impacting Truckers Statewide 2026-03-26T20:05:41.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 133 diesel pricestrucking industryWashington statefuel surchargeIdaho border https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1763010/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1763010/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1763047/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440838_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1763047/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability Does Rent Control Help Housing Affordability? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss rent control and its impacts on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 558 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyrent controlhousingWashington Staterent increaseproperty tax revenuesprivate investmentrental units https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1763163/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1763163/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1763328/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1763328/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1763426/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1763426/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1763471/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1763471/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy What Do Treasury Yields Tell Us About the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss treasury yields on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 525 Treasury yieldsInterest ratesEconomic growthEconomic downturnFederal ReserveGovernment debtMortgage ratesConsumer borrowingCorporate debtStock marketThe Center SquareOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1763545/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1763545/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1763549/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1763549/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill Washington State Representative Speaks on Bipartisan Litter Bill Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, speaks on a bipartisan litter bill she co-sponsored 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Mary DyeWashington StateBipartisan Litter BillWaste ReductionGovernmentPolicy MakingEnvironmental LegislationPlastic WasteLandfill Reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1763666/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1763666/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1763680/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1763680/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done Federal Debt Is Out of Control - Can Anything Be Done? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Carolyn Bourdeaux, Executive Director at Concord Action. They discuss the growing U.S. federal debt and what can be done to address it. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 947 national debtfederal deficitGovernment SpendingAmerican Economysocial securityMedicareeconomic debtbudget balancetax revenueeconomic growthdeficitfederal budgetCBOdeficit reductionConcord Action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1763782/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1763782/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1763801/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1763801/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard US House Testimony: “Price Spikes Like Those We Saw in 2022 Hit Families and Businesses Hard” Witness Gibson Weighs Cost of Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables during US House Oversight hearing 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 US HouseFossil FuelsRenewable EnergyPrice SpikesEnergy CostsMs. GibsonHouse Oversight hearingEnergy DominanceNatural Gas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1763921/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1763921/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1763995/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1763995/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1764017/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441293_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1764017/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses Washington State: King County Metro to Add Safety Enhancements to Current and Future Buses King County Metro General Manager Michelle Allison on Safety Enhancements to Buses 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 King County MetroMichelle AllisonSafety EnhancementsBus SafetyOperator Safety PartitionsBattery Electric CoachesRetrofittingATU 587 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1764106/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1764106/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1764119/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1652087_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1764119/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ Hollins: Don't Let Rhetoric Gaslight You Into Thinking California Is Soft On Crime Tinisch Hollins is the executive director of Californians for Safety and Justice. Here she is touting the state's commitment to rethinking public safety and criminal justice. 2026-02-21T00:12:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 180 Californiacrimecriminal justicepublic safetyrehabilitationtinisch hollinscalifornians for safety and justicecrime reformaccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1764237/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1764237/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1764260/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693004_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1764260/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability 2026-03-06T19:45:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 sheriffdecertificationaccountabilitylaw enforcementlegislationDemocratsstate constitutionUS Constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1764333/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1764333/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1764341/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1764341/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt McMahon: Nutrition Is a Powerful Tool For Preventing Disease Linda McMahon, Secretary Of Education, speaks on the importance nutrition plays in the role of education. 2026-03-05T21:00:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Linda McMahonnutritiondisease preventionpublic healtheducationobesitydietchronic disease https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1764439/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714713_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1764439/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 Heated Debate Over Governments Role In Affirming Gender Two Ohio state Representatives argue over gender affirming policies. 2026-03-13T21:31:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 gender affirmationparental rightsohio legislaturegovernment policygender identitychild protectionfamily law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1764452/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1764452/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1764566/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1764566/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K McMahon: Local Educators Are The Innovators Of Education In America Education Secretary, Linda McMahon on local educators being the innovators of education in America. 2026-03-16T20:58:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 Linda McMahonlocal educatorseducation innovationDepartment of Educationeducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1764575/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1764575/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1764725/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1764725/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 Attorney Jackson Maynard: Conflicts Of Interest Are Common In Journalism Attorney Jackson Maynard speaks out against his clients being targeted for having conflicts of interest. He claims conflicts of interest are common in journalism. 2026-03-16T18:12:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 conflict of interestjournalismmediaethicsJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1764763/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1764763/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1764946/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733000_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1764946/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s Sen. Short: More Taxes and Regulations Make Manufacturing More Difficult Washington State Senator Shelly Short says more taxes and regulations make manufacturing more difficult. 2026-03-18T20:58:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Shelly ShortWashington Statetaxesregulationsmanufacturingsmall businessenergy structurejob creation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1764960/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1764960/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1765054/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1765054/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1765095/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440838_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1765095/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability Does Rent Control Help Housing Affordability? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss rent control and its impacts on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 558 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyrent controlhousingWashington Staterent increaseproperty tax revenuesprivate investmentrental units https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1766959/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1766959/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767016/voters-call-for-sweeping-fraud-reforms-congress-pr-7lzG_qrm3b https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1767016_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1767016_video_v5_360.mp4 Voters Call for Sweeping Fraud Reforms & Congress Probes California Hospice Fraud For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop discusses top headlines from The Center Square including a Congressional investigation into hospice fraud in California, Ohio lawmakers pushing for more tools to find fraud, polling showing voters want fraud reforms, and an Illinois representative raising questions about community violence intervention funding 2026-03-27T12:01:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 260 fraudvoter reformhospicecaliforniaohioillinoisgovernmentinvestigationlegislationtaxpayer fundscommunity violencemedicare fraud https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767017/pritzker-says-he-wishes-clinton-were-running-for-p-4wZgyHtz36 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1767017_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767017/pritzker-says-he-wishes-clinton-were-running-for-p-4wZgyHtz36 Pritzker Says He Wishes Clinton Were Running for President For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop reviews clips from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's appearance with Hillary Clinton at the Common Sense Summit in California 2026-03-27T11:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 477 J.B. PritzkerHillary ClintonIllinois Governor2028 electionCommon Sense SummitPolitical FutureIllinois politicsPresidential bid https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767019/california-school-district-spends-over-900k-on-dei-V8U7VgoLJc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1767019_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767019/california-school-district-spends-over-900k-on-dei-V8U7VgoLJc California School District Spends Over $900K on DEI Programs For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop talks with The Center Square's Esther Wickham about the taxpayer cost of DEI programs at one California school 2026-03-27T11:00:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 727 DEIdiversity equity inclusionCalifornia schoolstaxpayer moneyschool district spendingeducation spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767020/appeals-court-backs-trump-administration-on-detain-n28KYPVoKW https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1767020_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1767020_video_v5_360.mp4 Appeals Court Backs Trump Administration on Detaining Immigrants Without Bond For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop looks at jurisdictions putting up barriers to ICE operations and a court decision siding with the Trump administration. 2026-03-27T10:30:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 374 immigrationICETrump administrationappeals courtdetentionborder securityfederal lawsanctuary citiesDepartment of Homeland Security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767022/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1767022_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767022/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT White House Official Discusses Students Learning AI In Schools Michael Kratsios, Director Of The White House Office Of Science & Technology Policy, Discussing the importance of students learning AI in the classroom. 2026-03-27T00:19:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 AI educationartificial intelligenceSTEM educationK-12Michael Kratsios https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767023/washington-in-focus-daily-3-26-26-plans-to-fight-t-XuFD3Pq5cT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1767023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1767023_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 3.26.26 | Plans To Fight The Income Tax & Record High Fuel Prices Hit WA Washington in Focus Daily | Thursday Mar. 26, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, the new income tax has still not been signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson, Washington Republicans discuss their thoughts on why Ferguson is delaying signing the new tax and possible plans to stop the legislation, the price of diesel fuel has hit record highs in Washington and is impacting trucking, trade and even schools, plus a new bill will allow small pension recipients the ability to be paid out in a lump sum. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-03-26T22:33:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1247 Washington stateincome taxfuel pricesdieselBob FergusonCarleen Johnsonpensionstate governmentstate legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767024/poll-most-americans-back-limits-on-school-activism-1bdSGa7vUR https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1767024_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767024/poll-most-americans-back-limits-on-school-activism-1bdSGa7vUR Poll: Most Americans back limits on school activism (The Center Square) – A majority of American voters favor guardrails on K-12 political activism during school hours and say students should remain focused on academics, according to a new poll. https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_8f12e447-7896-4ee2-93d7-f97d99123329.html 2026-03-26T21:49:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 86 school activismK-12 educationpolitical activismvoter opinionschool policyeducation reform https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767025/the-center-square-daily-3-26-26-jb-pritzker-wishes-phFqOkDUDs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1767025_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1767025_video_v5_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 3.26.26 | JB Pritzker Wishes Hillary Clinton Would Run for President The Center Square Daily | Thursday March 26th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Greg looks at an appeals court ruling backing the Trump administration on detaining immigrants without bond. The Center Square's Esther Wickham joins to discuss the cost of DEI programs at one California school. And Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker spoke at an event with Hilary Clinton, praising her and saying he wishes she were running for President. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com Quick Hits: California - Congress requests documents after reports on California hospice fraud https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_e6f29235-fea6-432c-8874-acce367779f7.html Ohio - Ohio lawmakers pushing for more tools to find taxpayer fraud https://www.thecentersquare.com/ohio/article_71d54660-2c1c-451d-b186-7e5f2b7b77c6.html National - Voters want sweeping changes to address government fraud https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_2851bb54-635d-46bb-a463-887849164c25.html Illinois - Rep: $111 million for community violence intervention is out of touch https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_7dc2dcfe-1668-4f2b-9510-1ddf8bb3b8a9.html 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - Sanctuary cities criticized 07:25 - AI, data centers & the economy 19:28 - America's Talking 23:47 - Illinois in Focus 2026-03-26T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1827 ImmigrationDEIJB PritzkerHillary ClintonTaxpayer FraudCalifornia SchoolsGovernment Fraud https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767436/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767436/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy What Do Treasury Yields Tell Us About the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss treasury yields on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 525 Treasury yieldsInterest ratesEconomic growthEconomic downturnFederal ReserveGovernment debtMortgage ratesConsumer borrowingCorporate debtStock marketThe Center SquareOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767442/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767442/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767484/new-bill-allows-lump-sum-pension-payouts-rumOLrOMvi https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1767484_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1767484_video_v5_360.mp4 New Bill Allows Lump-Sum Pension Payouts Washington State Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, discusses his newly signed bill allowing certain pension recipients to choose a lump-sum payout option. The measure gives flexibility to retirees who prefer receiving their benefits upfront rather than over time. Couture also weighs in on the ongoing income tax debate in Washington, sharing concerns and perspectives on how a potential income tax could impact residents, businesses, and the state’s economy. In this interview, we break down: What the new pension lump-sum law means for retirees Who qualifies for the payout option The latest on Washington’s income tax proposal How tax policy could affect the state’s economic outlook Stay informed on the policies shaping Washington State. 2026-03-27T15:00:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 290 pensionlump sumretirementWashington stateTravis Coutureretirement benefitsincome taxtax policystate economypension payout https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767575/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767575/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill Washington State Representative Speaks on Bipartisan Litter Bill Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, speaks on a bipartisan litter bill she co-sponsored 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Mary DyeWashington StateBipartisan Litter BillWaste ReductionGovernmentPolicy MakingEnvironmental LegislationPlastic WasteLandfill Reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767606/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767606/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767711/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767711/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done Federal Debt Is Out of Control - Can Anything Be Done? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Carolyn Bourdeaux, Executive Director at Concord Action. They discuss the growing U.S. federal debt and what can be done to address it. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 947 national debtfederal deficitGovernment SpendingAmerican Economysocial securityMedicareeconomic debtbudget balancetax revenueeconomic growthdeficitfederal budgetCBOdeficit reductionConcord Action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767737/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767737/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767819/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767819/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard US House Testimony: “Price Spikes Like Those We Saw in 2022 Hit Families and Businesses Hard” Witness Gibson Weighs Cost of Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables during US House Oversight hearing 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 US HouseFossil FuelsRenewable EnergyPrice SpikesEnergy CostsMs. GibsonHouse Oversight hearingEnergy DominanceNatural Gas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767846/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767846/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767944/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441293_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767944/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses Washington State: King County Metro to Add Safety Enhancements to Current and Future Buses King County Metro General Manager Michelle Allison on Safety Enhancements to Buses 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 King County MetroMichelle AllisonSafety EnhancementsBus SafetyOperator Safety PartitionsBattery Electric CoachesRetrofittingATU 587 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767969/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1767969/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1768094/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1768094_video_v5_360.mp4 Suarez: Prostitution is A Supply Chain Element Of The Drug Market We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses the link between prostitution and the drug trade in Washington 2026-03-27T17:58:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 137 prostitutiondrug marketdrug tradecrimeretail theftdrug crisissex tradeSeattlesmash and grab https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1768095/suarez-state-housing-programs-focused-on-blacklist-P0N4U7Kefj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768095_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1768095_video_v5_360.mp4 Suarez: State Housing Programs Focused on Blacklisting, Not Helping We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses how state housing programs are more focused on blacklisting critics as opposed to helping those in need. 2026-03-27T17:58:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 103 Andrea SuarezWe Heart SeattleState HousingBlacklistingHousing ProgramsSeattle HousingHousing Crisis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1768097/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768097_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1768097/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 Suarez: Harm Reduction & Housing First Policies Lead to More Drug Use We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses her thoughts on harm reduction and housing first programs. 2026-03-27T17:58:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 harm reductionhousing firstdrug useAndrea SuarezWe Heart Seattlehomelessnesstiny house villagesdrug policypublic fundingsupervised consumption sites https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1768098/the-hidden-costs-of-record-high-fuel-prices-JuLMZoHJPq https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768098_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1768098_video_v5_360.mp4 The Hidden Costs Of Record High Fuel Prices Fast Way Freight owner Jeff Bosma discusses the impact of record-high diesel prices in Washington State and how rising fuel costs are affecting the trucking industry. With diesel prices at historic highs, Bosma explains why his company now fuels trucks in Idaho to cut costs—and what that means for businesses operating in Washington. Beyond trucking, high fuel prices are driving inflation across the economy, increasing costs for everyday goods and services. From groceries and travel to school operations and supply chains, the ripple effects of rising gas and diesel prices are being felt statewide. In this interview: How record diesel prices are impacting Washington truckers Why companies are fueling out of state to save money The connection between fuel costs and inflation How higher gas prices affect everyday expenses Stay informed on how fuel prices are shaping Washington’s economy. 2026-03-27T17:00:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 407 diesel pricesfuel coststrucking industryWashington stateinflationfuel surchargegas prices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1768099/income-tax-showdown-in-washington-is-just-beginnin-4ji5CY4lLq https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8vkhwyFYDuc/maxresdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1768099_video_v5_360.mp4 Income Tax Showdown In Washington Is Just Beginning Washington Republicans and business leaders are ramping up efforts to challenge Gov. Bob Ferguson’s new state income tax legislation. Lawmakers and industry voices warn the policy could have major economic impacts across Washington. Rep. Jim Walsh (R-Aberdeen) explains why he hopes a repeal initiative will be launched this year, aiming to give voters a chance to weigh in sooner rather than later. Meanwhile, Rep. Travis Couture (R-Allyn) shares concerns that higher taxes could drive wealthy residents out of the state, potentially shifting the burden onto middle-class families. In this video: Washington Republicans push back on new income tax law Timeline and strategy behind a potential repeal initiative Concerns about wealth migration and tax burden shifts What the income tax debate could mean for Washington’s economy Stay informed on the policies shaping Washington State’s future. 2026-03-27T16:01:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 483 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1768374/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1768374/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1768468/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1768468/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1768636/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1768636/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1768804/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1767022_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1768804/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT White House Official Discusses Students Learning AI In Schools Michael Kratsios, Director Of The White House Office Of Science & Technology Policy, Discussing the importance of students learning AI in the classroom. 2026-03-27T00:19:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 AI educationartificial intelligenceSTEM educationK-12Michael Kratsios https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1768828/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1768828/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1768890/sen-strickland-s-bill-seeks-funding-for-propositio-irBVJDNDag https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768890_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1768890/sen-strickland-s-bill-seeks-funding-for-propositio-irBVJDNDag Sen. Strickland's Bill Seeks Funding for Proposition 36 Bill Aims to Fund California’s Proposition 36 2026-03-27T22:37:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 362 CaliforniaProposition 36Tony StricklandLaw EnforcementPublic SafetyGovernment FundingCalifornia Budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1768891/gov-ferguson-signs-permanent-supportive-housing-bi-gyDrjQ-nvW https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768891_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1768891_video_v5_360.mp4 Gov. Ferguson Signs Permanent Supportive Housing Bill Gov. Ferguson Signs Permanent Supportive Housing Bill 2026-03-27T22:37:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 Gov. Fergusonhousing billWashington Statepermanent housingsupportive housingHB 2266step housing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1768892/washington-in-focus-daily-3-27-26-income-tax-prote-BD_gqLAlZz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768892_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1768892/washington-in-focus-daily-3-27-26-income-tax-prote-BD_gqLAlZz Washington In Focus Daily | 3.27.26 | Income Tax Protests & Permanent Supportive Housing Concerns Washington in Focus Daily | Friday Mar. 27, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, the new income tax has still not been signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson, tGov. Ferguson signed a new bill to make supportive housing solutions permanent, and Washington ranks 49 out of 50 states on a study ranking rainy day funds nationwide. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-03-27T22:33:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1294 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1768893/the-center-square-daily-3-27-26-taxpayers-fund-a-2-S3nfDHpoJ5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768893_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1768893/the-center-square-daily-3-27-26-taxpayers-fund-a-2-S3nfDHpoJ5 The Center Square Daily | 3.27.26 | Taxpayers Fund a $20 Billion Moon Base?! The Center Square Daily | Friday March 28th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Greg looks at artificial intelligence regulations clashing with business interests around the country. And The Center Square's Brett Rowland joins to discuss NASA's new plans for a moon base and what that will cost taxpayers. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com Quick Hits: Washington - WA diesel hits record $6.53, crushing truckers and school budgets https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_aac4c3d9-a5e0-451d-bea5-e27ffc4cbe67.html North Carolina - Photo identification voter requirement upheld https://www.thecentersquare.com/north_carolina/article_5f02c127-2846-4144-b0c8-333d66f904a7.html California - California renames Cesar Chavez Day after rape allegations https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_8d52c468-4e4d-49bb-a2a3-3e8b5c53b078.html Illinois - Illinois workplace temperature safety bill moves forward despite being unfinished https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_0d9012cc-2031-4c79-b2bc-d87aebf2322f.html 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - AI and the economy 06:52 - $20 billion Moon base 15:38 - America's Talking 2026-03-27T20:30:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1327 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1769050/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1767022_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1769050/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT White House Official Discusses Students Learning AI In Schools Michael Kratsios, Director Of The White House Office Of Science & Technology Policy, Discussing the importance of students learning AI in the classroom. 2026-03-27T00:19:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 AI educationartificial intelligenceSTEM educationK-12Michael Kratsios https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1769184/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1769184/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1769294/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1769294/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1769389/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768097_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1769389/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 Suarez: Harm Reduction & Housing First Policies Lead to More Drug Use We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses her thoughts on harm reduction and housing first programs. 2026-03-27T17:58:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 harm reductionhousing firstdrug useAndrea SuarezWe Heart Seattlehomelessnesstiny house villagesdrug policypublic fundingsupervised consumption sites https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1769409/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1769409/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1769505/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768097_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1769505/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 Suarez: Harm Reduction & Housing First Policies Lead to More Drug Use We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses her thoughts on harm reduction and housing first programs. 2026-03-27T17:58:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 harm reductionhousing firstdrug useAndrea SuarezWe Heart Seattlehomelessnesstiny house villagesdrug policypublic fundingsupervised consumption sites https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1769508/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1769508/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1769600/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1767022_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1769600/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT White House Official Discusses Students Learning AI In Schools Michael Kratsios, Director Of The White House Office Of Science & Technology Policy, Discussing the importance of students learning AI in the classroom. 2026-03-27T00:19:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 AI educationartificial intelligenceSTEM educationK-12Michael Kratsios https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1769625/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1769625/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1769724/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768097_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1769724/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 Suarez: Harm Reduction & Housing First Policies Lead to More Drug Use We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses her thoughts on harm reduction and housing first programs. 2026-03-27T17:58:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 harm reductionhousing firstdrug useAndrea SuarezWe Heart Seattlehomelessnesstiny house villagesdrug policypublic fundingsupervised consumption sites https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1769750/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1769750/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1769884/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1767022_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1769884/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT White House Official Discusses Students Learning AI In Schools Michael Kratsios, Director Of The White House Office Of Science & Technology Policy, Discussing the importance of students learning AI in the classroom. 2026-03-27T00:19:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 AI educationartificial intelligenceSTEM educationK-12Michael Kratsios https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1769905/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1769905/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770001/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768097_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770001/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 Suarez: Harm Reduction & Housing First Policies Lead to More Drug Use We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses her thoughts on harm reduction and housing first programs. 2026-03-27T17:58:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 harm reductionhousing firstdrug useAndrea SuarezWe Heart Seattlehomelessnesstiny house villagesdrug policypublic fundingsupervised consumption sites https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770025/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770025/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770140/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1767022_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770140/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT White House Official Discusses Students Learning AI In Schools Michael Kratsios, Director Of The White House Office Of Science & Technology Policy, Discussing the importance of students learning AI in the classroom. 2026-03-27T00:19:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 AI educationartificial intelligenceSTEM educationK-12Michael Kratsios https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770161/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770161/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770274/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768097_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770274/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 Suarez: Harm Reduction & Housing First Policies Lead to More Drug Use We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses her thoughts on harm reduction and housing first programs. 2026-03-27T17:58:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 harm reductionhousing firstdrug useAndrea SuarezWe Heart Seattlehomelessnesstiny house villagesdrug policypublic fundingsupervised consumption sites https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770296/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770296/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770402/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1767022_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770402/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT White House Official Discusses Students Learning AI In Schools Michael Kratsios, Director Of The White House Office Of Science & Technology Policy, Discussing the importance of students learning AI in the classroom. 2026-03-27T00:19:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 AI educationartificial intelligenceSTEM educationK-12Michael Kratsios https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770423/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770423/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770532/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768097_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770532/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 Suarez: Harm Reduction & Housing First Policies Lead to More Drug Use We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses her thoughts on harm reduction and housing first programs. 2026-03-27T17:58:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 harm reductionhousing firstdrug useAndrea SuarezWe Heart Seattlehomelessnesstiny house villagesdrug policypublic fundingsupervised consumption sites https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770554/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770554/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770680/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1767022_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770680/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT White House Official Discusses Students Learning AI In Schools Michael Kratsios, Director Of The White House Office Of Science & Technology Policy, Discussing the importance of students learning AI in the classroom. 2026-03-27T00:19:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 AI educationartificial intelligenceSTEM educationK-12Michael Kratsios https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770701/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770701/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770816/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768097_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770816/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 Suarez: Harm Reduction & Housing First Policies Lead to More Drug Use We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses her thoughts on harm reduction and housing first programs. 2026-03-27T17:58:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 harm reductionhousing firstdrug useAndrea SuarezWe Heart Seattlehomelessnesstiny house villagesdrug policypublic fundingsupervised consumption sites https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770842/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770842/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770924/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1767022_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770924/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT White House Official Discusses Students Learning AI In Schools Michael Kratsios, Director Of The White House Office Of Science & Technology Policy, Discussing the importance of students learning AI in the classroom. 2026-03-27T00:19:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 AI educationartificial intelligenceSTEM educationK-12Michael Kratsios https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770946/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1770946/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1771073/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768097_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1771073/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 Suarez: Harm Reduction & Housing First Policies Lead to More Drug Use We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses her thoughts on harm reduction and housing first programs. 2026-03-27T17:58:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 harm reductionhousing firstdrug useAndrea SuarezWe Heart Seattlehomelessnesstiny house villagesdrug policypublic fundingsupervised consumption sites https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1771097/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1771097/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1771220/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1767022_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1771220/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT White House Official Discusses Students Learning AI In Schools Michael Kratsios, Director Of The White House Office Of Science & Technology Policy, Discussing the importance of students learning AI in the classroom. 2026-03-27T00:19:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 AI educationartificial intelligenceSTEM educationK-12Michael Kratsios https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1771242/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1771242/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1771409/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768097_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1771409/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 Suarez: Harm Reduction & Housing First Policies Lead to More Drug Use We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses her thoughts on harm reduction and housing first programs. 2026-03-27T17:58:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 harm reductionhousing firstdrug useAndrea SuarezWe Heart Seattlehomelessnesstiny house villagesdrug policypublic fundingsupervised consumption sites https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1771430/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1771430/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1771612/scotus-case-on-election-law-can-change-washington-JXNVx_Ili8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1771612_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1771612/scotus-case-on-election-law-can-change-washington-JXNVx_Ili8 SCOTUS Case On Election Law Can Change Washington's Mai-In Ballot Rules SCOTUS Case On Election Law Can Change Washington's Mai-In Ballot Rules 2026-03-28T19:00:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 SCOTUSSupreme CourtElection LawMail-In BallotsWashington Elections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1771614/is-gov-ferguson-purposely-delaying-the-income-tax-AnollyAtaU https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1771614_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1771614/is-gov-ferguson-purposely-delaying-the-income-tax-AnollyAtaU Is Gov. Ferguson Purposely Delaying The Income Tax? Is Gov. Ferguson Purposely Delaying The Income Tax? 2026-03-28T18:00:39.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Gov. Fergusonincome taxtax repealJim WalshGOPtax initiative https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1771615/the-trump-administration-is-cracking-down-on-washi-d9I1gP2xuJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1771615_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1771615/the-trump-administration-is-cracking-down-on-washi-d9I1gP2xuJ The Trump Administration Is Cracking Down On Washington's Race-Based Housing Program President Trump's Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is targeting Washington State for a race-based housing program. 2026-03-28T17:23:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 807 Washington statehousing programrace-based housinghousing discriminationFair Housing ActHUD investigation0% interest loansdown payment assistanceHUDfederal reviewTrump administrationhousing equalityDEIloan forgivenessarea median income https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1771616/truckers-leave-washington-for-idaho-to-fuel-rigs-a-p94MG_VwLk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1771616_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1771616/truckers-leave-washington-for-idaho-to-fuel-rigs-a-p94MG_VwLk Truckers Leave Washington For Idaho To Fuel Rigs As Gas Prices Continue To Soar Truckers Leave Washington For Idaho To Fuel Rigs As Gas Prices Continue To Soar 2026-03-28T17:01:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 fuel pricesgas pricestruckingIdahoWashingtonfuel costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1771617/critics-blast-washington-s-permanent-supportive-ho-Rjd0KdvWD0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1771617_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1771617_video_v5_360.mp4 Critics Blast Washington's Permanent Supportive Housing Gov. Ferguson signed a new bill to make supportive housing solutions permanent. Critics blast the program for lax policies around safety. 2026-03-28T16:00:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 679 WashingtonhousinghomelesslegislationFergusonsupportive housingdrugsaddictionSeattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1771618/sheriffs-say-the-state-is-policing-their-speech-I9qCG5sNvE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1771618_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1771618/sheriffs-say-the-state-is-policing-their-speech-I9qCG5sNvE Sheriffs Say The State Is Policing Their Speech The new sheriff decertification bill is under fire from the law enforcement community over concerns of policing sheriffs' speech. 2026-03-28T16:00:43.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 sheriffdecertificationfree speechfirst amendmentlaw enforcementelected officialpoliticslegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1771619/record-diesel-costs-hit-hard-voter-id-law-upheld--uRPavk6Ul https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1771619_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1771619_video_v5_360.mp4 Record Diesel Costs Hit Hard & Voter ID Law Upheld For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop looks at top headlines from The Center Square including record diesel prices in Washington state, North Carolina's voter ID law upheld in court challenge, California changes the name of Cesar Chavez day after rape allegations surface, and an Illinois bill providing severe weather protections for employees moves forward. 2026-03-28T11:30:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 396 diesel costsvoter ID lawworker protectionsCesar Chavezgas pricesNorth CarolinaWashingtonIllinoisCaliforniafuel prices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1771620/growing-fight-over-ai-regulation-and-business-inte-UiHkxTFFAS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1771620_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1771620_video_v5_360.mp4 Growing Fight Over AI Regulation and Business Interests For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop looks at artificial intelligence regulations clashing with business interests around the country 2026-03-28T11:00:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 404 AI regulationbusiness interestsartificial intelligencedata centersenergy costsstate housestate regulationsdata privacychild safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1771622/nasa-plans-to-build-20-billion-base-on-the-moon-FIPbVqYAn6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1771622_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1771622_video_v5_360.mp4 NASA Plans to Build $20 Billion Base on the Moon For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop talks to The Center Square's Brett Rowland about NASA's new plans for a moon base and what that will cost taxpayers. 2026-03-28T10:30:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 538 NASAmoon basespace programtaxpayer moneyspace explorationmoon mission https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1771983/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1767022_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1771983/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT White House Official Discusses Students Learning AI In Schools Michael Kratsios, Director Of The White House Office Of Science & Technology Policy, Discussing the importance of students learning AI in the classroom. 2026-03-27T00:19:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 AI educationartificial intelligenceSTEM educationK-12Michael Kratsios https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1772005/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1772005/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1772317/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768097_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1772317/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 Suarez: Harm Reduction & Housing First Policies Lead to More Drug Use We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses her thoughts on harm reduction and housing first programs. 2026-03-27T17:58:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 harm reductionhousing firstdrug useAndrea SuarezWe Heart Seattlehomelessnesstiny house villagesdrug policypublic fundingsupervised consumption sites https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1772340/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1772340/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1772532/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1767022_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1772532/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT White House Official Discusses Students Learning AI In Schools Michael Kratsios, Director Of The White House Office Of Science & Technology Policy, Discussing the importance of students learning AI in the classroom. 2026-03-27T00:19:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 AI educationartificial intelligenceSTEM educationK-12Michael Kratsios https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1772553/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1772553/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1772679/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768097_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1772679/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 Suarez: Harm Reduction & Housing First Policies Lead to More Drug Use We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses her thoughts on harm reduction and housing first programs. 2026-03-27T17:58:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 harm reductionhousing firstdrug useAndrea SuarezWe Heart Seattlehomelessnesstiny house villagesdrug policypublic fundingsupervised consumption sites https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1772708/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1772708/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1772821/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1767022_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1772821/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT White House Official Discusses Students Learning AI In Schools Michael Kratsios, Director Of The White House Office Of Science & Technology Policy, Discussing the importance of students learning AI in the classroom. 2026-03-27T00:19:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 AI educationartificial intelligenceSTEM educationK-12Michael Kratsios https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1772841/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1772841/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1772934/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768097_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1772934/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 Suarez: Harm Reduction & Housing First Policies Lead to More Drug Use We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses her thoughts on harm reduction and housing first programs. 2026-03-27T17:58:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 harm reductionhousing firstdrug useAndrea SuarezWe Heart Seattlehomelessnesstiny house villagesdrug policypublic fundingsupervised consumption sites https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1772950/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1772950/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 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Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1773183/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768097_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1773183/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 Suarez: Harm Reduction & Housing First Policies Lead to More Drug Use We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses her thoughts on harm reduction and housing first programs. 2026-03-27T17:58:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 harm reductionhousing firstdrug useAndrea SuarezWe Heart Seattlehomelessnesstiny house villagesdrug policypublic fundingsupervised consumption sites https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1773202/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1773202/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1773283/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1767022_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1773283/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT White House Official Discusses Students Learning AI In Schools Michael Kratsios, Director Of The White House Office Of Science & Technology Policy, Discussing the importance of students learning AI in the classroom. 2026-03-27T00:19:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 AI educationartificial intelligenceSTEM educationK-12Michael Kratsios https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1773287/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1773287/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1773363/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768097_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1773363/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 Suarez: Harm Reduction & Housing First Policies Lead to More Drug Use We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses her thoughts on harm reduction and housing first programs. 2026-03-27T17:58:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 harm reductionhousing firstdrug useAndrea SuarezWe Heart Seattlehomelessnesstiny house villagesdrug policypublic fundingsupervised consumption sites https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1773383/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1773383/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1773474/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1767022_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1773474/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT White House Official Discusses Students Learning AI In Schools Michael Kratsios, Director Of The White House Office Of Science & Technology Policy, Discussing the importance of students learning AI in the classroom. 2026-03-27T00:19:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 AI educationartificial intelligenceSTEM educationK-12Michael Kratsios https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1773492/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1773492/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1773631/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768097_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1773631/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 Suarez: Harm Reduction & Housing First Policies Lead to More Drug Use We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses her thoughts on harm reduction and housing first programs. 2026-03-27T17:58:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 harm reductionhousing firstdrug useAndrea SuarezWe Heart Seattlehomelessnesstiny house villagesdrug policypublic fundingsupervised consumption sites https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1773645/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1773645/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1773772/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1767022_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1773772/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT White House Official Discusses Students Learning AI In Schools Michael Kratsios, Director Of The White House Office Of Science & Technology Policy, Discussing the importance of students learning AI in the classroom. 2026-03-27T00:19:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 AI educationartificial intelligenceSTEM educationK-12Michael Kratsios https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1773795/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1773795/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1773922/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768097_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1773922/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 Suarez: Harm Reduction & Housing First Policies Lead to More Drug Use We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses her thoughts on harm reduction and housing first programs. 2026-03-27T17:58:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 harm reductionhousing firstdrug useAndrea SuarezWe Heart Seattlehomelessnesstiny house villagesdrug policypublic fundingsupervised consumption sites https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1773938/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1773938/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1774039/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1767022_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1774039/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT White House Official Discusses Students Learning AI In Schools Michael Kratsios, Director Of The White House Office Of Science & Technology Policy, Discussing the importance of students learning AI in the classroom. 2026-03-27T00:19:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 AI educationartificial intelligenceSTEM educationK-12Michael Kratsios https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1774055/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1774055/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1774151/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768097_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1774151/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 Suarez: Harm Reduction & Housing First Policies Lead to More Drug Use We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses her thoughts on harm reduction and housing first programs. 2026-03-27T17:58:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 harm reductionhousing firstdrug useAndrea SuarezWe Heart Seattlehomelessnesstiny house villagesdrug policypublic fundingsupervised consumption sites https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1774170/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1774170/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1774274/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1767022_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1774274/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT White House Official Discusses Students Learning AI In Schools Michael Kratsios, Director Of The White House Office Of Science & Technology Policy, Discussing the importance of students learning AI in the classroom. 2026-03-27T00:19:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 AI educationartificial intelligenceSTEM educationK-12Michael Kratsios https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1774291/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1774291/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1774408/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768097_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1774408/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 Suarez: Harm Reduction & Housing First Policies Lead to More Drug Use We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses her thoughts on harm reduction and housing first programs. 2026-03-27T17:58:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 harm reductionhousing firstdrug useAndrea SuarezWe Heart Seattlehomelessnesstiny house villagesdrug policypublic fundingsupervised consumption sites https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1774421/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1774421/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1774544/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1652087_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1774544/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ Hollins: Don't Let Rhetoric Gaslight You Into Thinking California Is Soft On Crime Tinisch Hollins is the executive director of Californians for Safety and Justice. Here she is touting the state's commitment to rethinking public safety and criminal justice. 2026-02-21T00:12:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 180 Californiacrimecriminal justicepublic safetyrehabilitationtinisch hollinscalifornians for safety and justicecrime reformaccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1774562/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1774562/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1774698/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693004_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1774698/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability 2026-03-06T19:45:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 sheriffdecertificationaccountabilitylaw enforcementlegislationDemocratsstate constitutionUS Constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1774714/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1774714/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1774870/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1774870/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt McMahon: Nutrition Is a Powerful Tool For Preventing Disease Linda McMahon, Secretary Of Education, speaks on the importance nutrition plays in the role of education. 2026-03-05T21:00:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Linda McMahonnutritiondisease preventionpublic healtheducationobesitydietchronic disease https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1774889/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1774889/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1775055/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714713_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1775055/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 Heated Debate Over Governments Role In Affirming Gender Two Ohio state Representatives argue over gender affirming policies. 2026-03-13T21:31:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 gender affirmationparental rightsohio legislaturegovernment policygender identitychild protectionfamily law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1775076/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1775076/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1775201/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1775201/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K McMahon: Local Educators Are The Innovators Of Education In America Education Secretary, Linda McMahon on local educators being the innovators of education in America. 2026-03-16T20:58:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 Linda McMahonlocal educatorseducation innovationDepartment of Educationeducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1775222/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1775222/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1775327/critics-say-businesses-will-flee-washington-over-n-i7Ntn_UY5Z https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1775327_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1775327_video_v5_360.mp4 Critics Say Businesses Will Flee Washington Over New Income Tax Critics Say Businesses Will Flee Washington Over New Income Tax 2026-03-29T18:00:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Washington stateincome taxbusiness climatetax policysmall businessstate economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1775328/democrats-are-dragging-out-the-new-income-tax-4QgQ66MUg6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1775328_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1775328_video_v5_360.mp4 Democrats Are Dragging Out The New Income Tax Washington Democrats and Gov. Bob Ferguson are seemingly delying the signing of the new income tax bill into law. Opponents voice their concerns about the legislation, and the reasons the party in power is holding off signing the bill into law. 2026-03-29T17:00:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1517 WashingtonBob Fergusonincome taxlegislationtax billWashington Statestate income taxrevenuetaxtaxes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1775329/skyrocketing-diesel-prices-impact-washington-s-sch-o5NDdCjl88 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1775329_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1775329_video_v5_360.mp4 Skyrocketing Diesel Prices Impact Washington's School Districts Skyrocketing Diesel Prices Impact Washington's School Districts 2026-03-29T16:01:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 diesel pricesschool districtswashington statefuel costseducation funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1775330/initiatives-are-in-motion-over-school-policy-r5fJSSzQFm https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1775330_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1775330_video_v5_360.mp4 Initiatives Are In Motion Over School Policy 2 initiatives are in motion in Washington state over parental rights and transgender athletes. 2026-03-29T14:00:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Washington Stateschool policyparental rightstransgender athletesballot initiativesLet's Go Washington https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1775332/the-reality-of-economic-concerns-in-america-today-IuUQ7EqBjj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1775332_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1775332_video_v5_360.mp4 The Reality Of Economic Concerns In America Today Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the Hidden Economic Squeeze on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. The duo discuss The Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates. Why is the housing market "frozen"? How is America's conflict with Iran impacting inflation? Would rate cuts actually create economic turmoil? Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2026-03-29T14:00:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 867 housing marketinterest ratesfederal reserveinflationmortgage rateshome salesconstruction spendinghome affordability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1775334/illinois-state-police-address-foid-audit-chicago-t--d-YPKdVco https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1775334_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1775334/illinois-state-police-address-foid-audit-chicago-t--d-YPKdVco Illinois State Police Address FOID Audit & Chicago Teacher's Union | Weekly Recap For the Illinois in Focus segment on The Center Square Daily this week, host Greg Bishop talks to Ángel Valencia, Senior Counsel at Liberty Justice Center about an Illinois Judge declining the CTU's motion to dismiss financial audit lawsuit, looks at the Illinois legislature where the state police address FOID and cyber security audit findings, and reviews clips from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's appearance with Hillary Clinton at the Common Sense Summit in California. 2026-03-29T13:00:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1351 IllinoisFOIDChicago Teachers UnionCTUJ.B. PritzkerHillary ClintonSchool ChoiceFinancial AuditLiberty Justice CenterIllinois State Police https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1775336/new-state-gun-control-laws-record-diesel-costs-wee-lbD2RHlr2S https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1775336_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1775336_video_v5_360.mp4 New State Gun Control Laws & Record Diesel Costs | Weekly Recap For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop looks at gun control legislation in Colorado, the Supreme Court taking up a landmark Asylum case, reactions to the murder of a Loyola University student allegedly by a non-citizen in the country illegally, a California school district spending over $900k on DEI programs, and record diesel costs in Washington state. 2026-03-29T12:00:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2490 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1775337/anti-trump-art-project-in-washington-school-causes-3Xlc6MuTJ3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1775337_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1775337_video_v5_360.mp4 Anti-Trump Art Project In Washington School Causes Outrage Anti-Trump Art Project In Washington School Causes Outrage 2026-03-28T20:00:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Anti-Trumpart projectWashington schoolpolitical artschool controversyDonald TrumpKKK depictionPuyallup school https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1775338/new-study-claims-washington-has-second-smallest-ra-Ifr2KRjv9v https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1775338_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1775338_video_v5_360.mp4 New Study Claims Washington Has Second Smallest "Rainy Day" Fund In The Nation A new Pew Research study shines a light on Washington state's depleted rainy day fund. Critics blame massive spending by Democrats for the low reserve funds. 2026-03-28T20:00:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 313 Washington staterainy day fundstate budgetPew Researchdemocratsstate spendingstate treasurertax hikes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1776093/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1776093/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1776231/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1776231/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 Attorney Jackson Maynard: Conflicts Of Interest Are Common In Journalism Attorney Jackson Maynard speaks out against his clients being targeted for having conflicts of interest. He claims conflicts of interest are common in journalism. 2026-03-16T18:12:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 conflict of interestjournalismmediaethicsJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1776246/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1776246/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1776363/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733000_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1776363/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s Sen. Short: More Taxes and Regulations Make Manufacturing More Difficult Washington State Senator Shelly Short says more taxes and regulations make manufacturing more difficult. 2026-03-18T20:58:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Shelly ShortWashington Statetaxesregulationsmanufacturingsmall businessenergy structurejob creation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1776377/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1776377/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1776484/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1767022_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1776484/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT White House Official Discusses Students Learning AI In Schools Michael Kratsios, Director Of The White House Office Of Science & Technology Policy, Discussing the importance of students learning AI in the classroom. 2026-03-27T00:19:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 AI educationartificial intelligenceSTEM educationK-12Michael Kratsios https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1776502/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1776502/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1776619/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768097_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1776619/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 Suarez: Harm Reduction & Housing First Policies Lead to More Drug Use We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses her thoughts on harm reduction and housing first programs. 2026-03-27T17:58:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 harm reductionhousing firstdrug useAndrea SuarezWe Heart Seattlehomelessnesstiny house villagesdrug policypublic fundingsupervised consumption sites https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1776637/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1776637/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1776752/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440838_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1776752/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability Does Rent Control Help Housing Affordability? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss rent control and its impacts on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 558 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyrent controlhousingWashington Staterent increaseproperty tax revenuesprivate investmentrental units https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1776767/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1776767/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1776809/record-diesel-prices-hit-washington-state-7YkND4IJb9 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1776809_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1776809_video_v5_360.mp4 Record Diesel Prices Hit Washington State Record Diesel Prices Hit Washington State. 2026-03-29T23:00:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 diesel pricesWashington Statefuel coststrucking industryrecord high pricesgas prices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1776810/supreme-court-case-may-change-washington-s-electio-3Z7K0S49tB https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1776810_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1776810_video_v5_360.mp4 Supreme Court Case May Change Washington's Election Laws Supreme Court Case May Change Washington's Election Laws 2026-03-29T21:00:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Supreme Courtelection lawsWashington Stateelection dayballotvotingRepublican PartyLibertarian Party https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1776811/critics-claim-business-will-leave-washington-over-jLc_OhdWjj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1776811_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1776811_video_v5_360.mp4 Critics Claim Business Will Leave Washington Over The New Income Tax Critics Claim Business Will Leave Washington Over The New Income Tax. 2026-03-29T20:00:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Washington Stateincome taxbusiness climateaerospacetechnologyelectricity rateshydroelectric power https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777009/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777009/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy What Do Treasury Yields Tell Us About the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss treasury yields on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 525 Treasury yieldsInterest ratesEconomic growthEconomic downturnFederal ReserveGovernment debtMortgage ratesConsumer borrowingCorporate debtStock marketThe Center SquareOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777030/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777030/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777139/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777139/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777202/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777202/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill Washington State Representative Speaks on Bipartisan Litter Bill Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, speaks on a bipartisan litter bill she co-sponsored 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Mary DyeWashington StateBipartisan Litter BillWaste ReductionGovernmentPolicy MakingEnvironmental LegislationPlastic WasteLandfill Reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777206/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777206/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777297/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777297/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done Federal Debt Is Out of Control - Can Anything Be Done? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Carolyn Bourdeaux, Executive Director at Concord Action. They discuss the growing U.S. federal debt and what can be done to address it. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 947 national debtfederal deficitGovernment SpendingAmerican Economysocial securityMedicareeconomic debtbudget balancetax revenueeconomic growthdeficitfederal budgetCBOdeficit reductionConcord Action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777315/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777315/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777404/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777404/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard US House Testimony: “Price Spikes Like Those We Saw in 2022 Hit Families and Businesses Hard” Witness Gibson Weighs Cost of Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables during US House Oversight hearing 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 US HouseFossil FuelsRenewable EnergyPrice SpikesEnergy CostsMs. GibsonHouse Oversight hearingEnergy DominanceNatural Gas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777419/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777419/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777525/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441293_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777525/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses Washington State: King County Metro to Add Safety Enhancements to Current and Future Buses King County Metro General Manager Michelle Allison on Safety Enhancements to Buses 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 King County MetroMichelle AllisonSafety EnhancementsBus SafetyOperator Safety PartitionsBattery Electric CoachesRetrofittingATU 587 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777539/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777539/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777643/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1652087_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777643/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ Hollins: Don't Let Rhetoric Gaslight You Into Thinking California Is Soft On Crime Tinisch Hollins is the executive director of Californians for Safety and Justice. Here she is touting the state's commitment to rethinking public safety and criminal justice. 2026-02-21T00:12:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 180 Californiacrimecriminal justicepublic safetyrehabilitationtinisch hollinscalifornians for safety and justicecrime reformaccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777662/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777662/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777778/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693004_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777778/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability 2026-03-06T19:45:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 sheriffdecertificationaccountabilitylaw enforcementlegislationDemocratsstate constitutionUS Constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777794/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777794/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777893/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777893/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt McMahon: Nutrition Is a Powerful Tool For Preventing Disease Linda McMahon, Secretary Of Education, speaks on the importance nutrition plays in the role of education. 2026-03-05T21:00:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Linda McMahonnutritiondisease preventionpublic healtheducationobesitydietchronic disease https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777908/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1735167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1777908/how-income-tax-impacts-professional-sports-jtOzgF81z7 How Income Tax Impacts Professional Sports Sen. Chris Gildon explains how states Texas and Florida have advantages against high-tax states like California and New York. Will Washington's new income tax hurt the professional sports teams in the state? 2026-03-19T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 income taxprofessional sportsTexasFloridaCaliforniaNew Yorksports teams https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1778049/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714713_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1778049/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 Heated Debate Over Governments Role In Affirming Gender Two Ohio state Representatives argue over gender affirming policies. 2026-03-13T21:31:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 gender affirmationparental rightsohio legislaturegovernment policygender identitychild protectionfamily law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1778067/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1744994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1778067/could-income-tax-revenue-be-matched-by-constructin-bSSTGq9kan Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? Could Income Tax Revenue Be Matched By Constructing More Homes? 2026-03-22T20:11:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 income taxhousing productivitystate revenueWashington statehousing shortageBob Fergusonmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1778285/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1778285/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K McMahon: Local Educators Are The Innovators Of Education In America Education Secretary, Linda McMahon on local educators being the innovators of education in America. 2026-03-16T20:58:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 Linda McMahonlocal educatorseducation innovationDepartment of Educationeducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1778392/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1778392/home-invasion-survivor-voices-opposition-to-gun-co-iSPZVte3qy Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill Home Invasion Survivor Voices Opposition To Gun Control Bill 2026-03-05T18:34:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 gun controlsecond amendmenthome invasionself defensepersonal safetyfirearms trainingwomen and guns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1778527/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1710110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1778527/attorney-claims-conservative-journalists-were-disc-iMPODaKNq4 Attorney Claims Conservative Journalists Were Discriminated Against By State, Press Organizations Attorney Jackson Maynard claims his clients were discriminated against based on their poltical affiliations. 2026-03-12T15:54:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 political discriminationconservative journalistsfirst amendmentpress accessJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1778609/trump-s-hud-investigates-washington-state-s-race-b-84oW44hMCj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778609_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1778609_video_v5_360.mp4 Trump's HUD Investigates Washington State's Race Based Home Program The Center Square's Carleen Johnson and Tim Clouser discuss The Trump Administration's targeting of Washington State's Race-Based housing program. 2026-03-30T16:00:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 HUDWashington StateHousingRace-BasedInvestigationHousing Finance CommissionCovenant Home Ownership https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1778610/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1778610_video_v5_360.mp4 Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1778975/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1778975/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn Suarez: Prostitution is A Supply Chain Element Of The Drug Market We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses the link between prostitution and the drug trade in Washington 2026-03-27T17:58:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 137 prostitutiondrug marketdrug tradecrimeretail theftdrug crisissex tradeSeattlesmash and grab https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1778992/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1778992/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779106/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779106/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn Suarez: Prostitution is A Supply Chain Element Of The Drug Market We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses the link between prostitution and the drug trade in Washington 2026-03-27T17:58:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 137 prostitutiondrug marketdrug tradecrimeretail theftdrug crisissex tradeSeattlesmash and grab https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779124/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779124/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779250/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779250/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn Suarez: Prostitution is A Supply Chain Element Of The Drug Market We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses the link between prostitution and the drug trade in Washington 2026-03-27T17:58:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 137 prostitutiondrug marketdrug tradecrimeretail theftdrug crisissex tradeSeattlesmash and grab https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779268/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779268/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779413/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779413/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn Suarez: Prostitution is A Supply Chain Element Of The Drug Market We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses the link between prostitution and the drug trade in Washington 2026-03-27T17:58:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 137 prostitutiondrug marketdrug tradecrimeretail theftdrug crisissex tradeSeattlesmash and grab https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779435/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779435/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779545/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779545/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn Suarez: Prostitution is A Supply Chain Element Of The Drug Market We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses the link between prostitution and the drug trade in Washington 2026-03-27T17:58:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 137 prostitutiondrug marketdrug tradecrimeretail theftdrug crisissex tradeSeattlesmash and grab https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779561/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779561/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779665/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779665/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn Suarez: Prostitution is A Supply Chain Element Of The Drug Market We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses the link between prostitution and the drug trade in Washington 2026-03-27T17:58:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 137 prostitutiondrug marketdrug tradecrimeretail theftdrug crisissex tradeSeattlesmash and grab https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779686/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779686/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779797/uncovered-senate-spending-on-private-jets-trips-co-mO9JI8ymsQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1779797_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1779797_video_v5.mp4 Uncovered Senate Spending on Private Jets & trips? | Congressional Perks (The Center Square) – Congressional spending skyrockets 40-50%. Featuring interview with David Williams, President of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance and on the ground interview swith Sen. Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota) while Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) dodges questions. March 30, 2026 Photo Credits: Credit: Photo: Gage Skidmore / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0 / Cropped from Original Credit: Photo: Lance Cheung / U.S. Department of Agriculture via Flickr / PDM 1.0 Credit: Photo: Scott M. Ash / U.S. Air Force / Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain 2026-03-30T23:08:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 221 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779798/washington-in-focus-daily-3-30-26-gov-ferguson-sig-pAVpeyZhf3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1779798_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1779798_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 3.30.26 | Gov. Ferguson Signs Income Tax Into Law & Lawsuits Underway Washington in Focus Daily | Monday Mar. 30, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, Gov. Bob Ferguson signs the new income tax bill into law, Attorney Jackson Maynard of Citizen Action Defense Fund disscusses his organization's lawsuit against the legislation, and No Kings protests took over Washington. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-03-30T22:34:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1188 Washington stateincome taxBob Fergusontax lawprotestsCitizen Action Defense FundNo KingstaxpayerslawsuitTim Eyman https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779799/the-federal-government-says-washington-s-housing-p-rL7rO8j7GS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1779799_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1779799_video_v5_360.mp4 The Federal Government Says Washington's Housing Program Promotes "Discrimination" President Trump's Housing and Urban Development Department Says Washington's Housing Program Promotes "Discrimination". 2026-03-30T21:00:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 HUDHousingWashington StateDiscriminationFair Housing ActHousing Program https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779801/the-center-square-daily-3-30-26-bill-opponents-rec-cp8UiJAuCt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1779801_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1779801_video_v5_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 3.30.26 | Bill Opponents Received Tens of Thousands from Blackstone The Center Square Daily | Monday March 30th, 2026 Esther Wickham hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Esther looks at a nonprofit organization urging the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights to reopen a civil rights investigation into the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging a race-based program violates federal law. The Center Square's Therese Boudreaux joins to discuss 10 senators that voted against bipartisan housing legislation who received tens of thousands of dollars from groups like Blackstone which would be impacted by the bill. And quick hits from Nevada, Louisiana, and Michigan. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com Quick Hits: NEVADA: https://www.thecentersquare.com/nevada/article_d7723a44-9bd3-4d6f-9368-eb8477b70ab4.html LOUISIANA: https://www.thecentersquare.com/louisiana/article_0e7efbdf-32c9-4247-9bce-fc3f92a2860e.html MICHIGAN: https://www.thecentersquare.com/michigan/article_ed65e834-8a50-46e5-a805-71e205f389e1.html 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - LAUSD race-based program 04:10 - Housing Bill Opponents Received Tens of Thousands 13:48 - America's Talking 2026-03-30T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 947 LAUSDrace based programhousing billfederal fundingeducationsenatorsblackstonecivil rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779802/rep-joe-fitzgibbon-on-why-he-thinks-washington-nee-0BGwFKiDZb https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Jx7glj6-Xrg/maxresdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1779802_video_v5_360.mp4 Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon On Why He Thinks Washington Needs An Income Tax Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon On Why He Thinks Washington Needs An Income Tax. 2026-03-30T20:28:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 79 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779803/supporters-of-new-income-tax-voice-concerns-about-IklSuWs9a2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1779803_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1779803_video_v5_360.mp4 Supporters Of New Income Tax Voice Concerns About Wealth Inequality In Washington Supporters Of New Income Tax Voice Concerns About Wealth Inequality In Washington 2026-03-30T20:26:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 122 income taxwealth inequalitytax policyWashington stateprogressive tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779804/attorney-jackson-maynard-discusses-lawsuit-against-VQ9myqI2tU https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1779804_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1779804_video_v5_360.mp4 Attorney Jackson Maynard Discusses Lawsuit Against The New Income Tax Legislation Attorney Jackson Maynard Discusses Lawsuit Against The New Income Tax Legislation 2026-03-30T20:23:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 income taxlawsuittax legislationstate constitutionjackson maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779805/gov-bob-ferguson-thanks-members-of-washington-legi-iZmpjFkkqi https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1779805_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1779805_video_v5_360.mp4 Gov. Bob Ferguson Thanks Members Of Washington Legislator Before Signing Income Tax Into Law Gov. Bob Ferguson Thanks Members Of Washington Legislator Before Signing Income Tax Into Law. 2026-03-30T20:21:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Bob FergusonWashingtonIncome TaxLegislationGovernorTax LawMillionaires Tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779806/can-the-trump-administration-legally-stop-washingt-WS3_o-UNsu https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1779806_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1779806_video_v5_360.mp4 Can The Trump Administration Legally Stop Washington's Housing Program? The Center Square's Carleen Johnson and Tim Clouser question if the Trump Administration can legally stop Washington's loan forgiveness program for housing. 2026-03-30T20:00:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Trump AdministrationWashington StateHousing ProgramHUDLoan ForgivenessFederal GovernmentRacial MinoritiesRegulationsLegal IssuesGovernment Benefits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779807/critics-blast-harm-reduction-and-housing-first-pol-IZDjPu9arW https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1779807_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1779807_video_v5_360.mp4 Critics Blast Harm Reduction And Housing First Policies In Washington State Critics Blast Harm Reduction And Housing First Policies In Washington State 2026-03-30T19:00:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 harm reductionhousing firstWashington Statedrug policypublic policytaxpayerssupervised consumption sites https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779808/dei-is-dead-trump-admin-targets-radicalized-housin-4GIfzpiFtQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1779808_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1779808_video_v5_360.mp4 "DEI Is Dead" Trump Admin Targets Radicalized Housing Assistance Program In Washington State The Center Square's Carleen Johnson and Tim Clouser question if the Trump Administration can legally stop Washington's loan forgiveness program for housing. 2026-03-30T18:00:16.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 DEITrump Administrationhousing assistanceWashington Stateloan forgivenessHUDhousing program https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1779809/inside-look-at-tiny-village-home-speaks-conversati-wbIvgVn9G2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1779809_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1779809_video_v5_360.mp4 Inside Look At Tiny Village Home Speaks Conversation Over Housing Policy In Seattle Inside Look At Tiny Village Home Speaks Conversation Over Housing Policy In Seattle 2026-03-30T17:00:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 Seattletiny villagehomelessnesshousingdrug usehousing policyfentanylInterbayWe Heart Seattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1780024/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1780024/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn Suarez: Prostitution is A Supply Chain Element Of The Drug Market We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses the link between prostitution and the drug trade in Washington 2026-03-27T17:58:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 137 prostitutiondrug marketdrug tradecrimeretail theftdrug crisissex tradeSeattlesmash and grab https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1780151/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1780151/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1780273/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1780273/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn Suarez: Prostitution is A Supply Chain Element Of The Drug Market We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses the link between prostitution and the drug trade in Washington 2026-03-27T17:58:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 137 prostitutiondrug marketdrug tradecrimeretail theftdrug crisissex tradeSeattlesmash and grab https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1780287/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1780287/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1780396/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1780396/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn Suarez: Prostitution is A Supply Chain Element Of The Drug Market We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses the link between prostitution and the drug trade in Washington 2026-03-27T17:58:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 137 prostitutiondrug marketdrug tradecrimeretail theftdrug crisissex tradeSeattlesmash and grab https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1780409/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1780409/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1780727/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1780727/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn Suarez: Prostitution is A Supply Chain Element Of The Drug Market We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses the link between prostitution and the drug trade in Washington 2026-03-27T17:58:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 137 prostitutiondrug marketdrug tradecrimeretail theftdrug crisissex tradeSeattlesmash and grab https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1780739/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1780739/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1780846/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1780846/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn Suarez: Prostitution is A Supply Chain Element Of The Drug Market We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses the link between prostitution and the drug trade in Washington 2026-03-27T17:58:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 137 prostitutiondrug marketdrug tradecrimeretail theftdrug crisissex tradeSeattlesmash and grab https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1780860/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1780860/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781008/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781008/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn Suarez: Prostitution is A Supply Chain Element Of The Drug Market We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses the link between prostitution and the drug trade in Washington 2026-03-27T17:58:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 137 prostitutiondrug marketdrug tradecrimeretail theftdrug crisissex tradeSeattlesmash and grab https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781022/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781022/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781111/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781111/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn Suarez: Prostitution is A Supply Chain Element Of The Drug Market We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses the link between prostitution and the drug trade in Washington 2026-03-27T17:58:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 137 prostitutiondrug marketdrug tradecrimeretail theftdrug crisissex tradeSeattlesmash and grab https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781125/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781125/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781248/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781248/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn Suarez: Prostitution is A Supply Chain Element Of The Drug Market We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses the link between prostitution and the drug trade in Washington 2026-03-27T17:58:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 137 prostitutiondrug marketdrug tradecrimeretail theftdrug crisissex tradeSeattlesmash and grab https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781261/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781261/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781399/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781399/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn Suarez: Prostitution is A Supply Chain Element Of The Drug Market We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses the link between prostitution and the drug trade in Washington 2026-03-27T17:58:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 137 prostitutiondrug marketdrug tradecrimeretail theftdrug crisissex tradeSeattlesmash and grab https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781409/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781409/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781517/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781517/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn Suarez: Prostitution is A Supply Chain Element Of The Drug Market We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses the link between prostitution and the drug trade in Washington 2026-03-27T17:58:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 137 prostitutiondrug marketdrug tradecrimeretail theftdrug crisissex tradeSeattlesmash and grab https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781531/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781531/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781641/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781641/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn Suarez: Prostitution is A Supply Chain Element Of The Drug Market We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses the link between prostitution and the drug trade in Washington 2026-03-27T17:58:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 137 prostitutiondrug marketdrug tradecrimeretail theftdrug crisissex tradeSeattlesmash and grab https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781654/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781654/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781789/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781789/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn Suarez: Prostitution is A Supply Chain Element Of The Drug Market We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses the link between prostitution and the drug trade in Washington 2026-03-27T17:58:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 137 prostitutiondrug marketdrug tradecrimeretail theftdrug crisissex tradeSeattlesmash and grab https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781801/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781801/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781914/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781914/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn Suarez: Prostitution is A Supply Chain Element Of The Drug Market We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses the link between prostitution and the drug trade in Washington 2026-03-27T17:58:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 137 prostitutiondrug marketdrug tradecrimeretail theftdrug crisissex tradeSeattlesmash and grab https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781927/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1781927/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1782074/big-energy-moves-nevada-hydropower-project-approve-79on9EcixC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1782074_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1782074_video_v5_360.mp4 Big Energy Moves: Nevada Hydropower Project Approved, Meta Deal to Triple Data Center Power For The Center Square Daily, host Esther Wickham looks a top headlines from The Center Square including the Feds greenlighting a hydropower project in Nevada despite local opposition, Meta and Entergy making a deal to triple power for the Hyperion data center, and Michigan renewing an interstate licensing deal for physicians. 2026-03-31T15:30:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 98 Nevada hydropowerMeta data centerLouisianaMichiganPhysician licensingEnergyHealthcareInterstate compactData CenterHydropowerEconomic impactColorado River https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1782075/blackstone-linked-senators-oppose-bipartisan-housi-deUNc0Lut2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1782075_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1782075_video_v5_360.mp4 Blackstone Linked Senators Oppose Bipartisan Housing Bill For The Center Square Daily, host Esther Wickham talks to The Center Square's Therese Boudreaux about 10 senators that voted against bipartisan housing legislation who received tens of thousands of dollars from groups like Blackstone which would be impacted by the bill. 2026-03-31T15:00:50.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 601 housing billblackstonesenatorspolitical donationsreal estateinstitutional investorszoning lawsbipartisan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1782077/no-kings-protesters-gov-ferguson-protesters-clash-0f-e6XSPLv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1782077_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1782077_video_v5_360.mp4 No Kings Protesters & Gov. Ferguson Protesters Clash In Washington Clashes broke out in Washington State as two groups of protesters faced off over Gov. Bob Ferguson’s new income tax legislation. Demonstrators tied to the “No Kings” movement were met by counter-protesters opposing Ferguson—some identifying as “No King Bob” protesters. The confrontation highlights growing tensions surrounding Washington’s new tax policy, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate. Supporters argue the income tax addresses inequality, while opponents warn of economic impacts and increased costs for residents and businesses. In this video: Protesters clash over Washington’s new income tax law “No Kings” vs. “No King Bob” demonstrators face off Key arguments from both sides of the debate What the controversy means for Washington residents Stay up to date on the latest developments in Washington politics and policy. 2026-03-31T15:00:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 483 Washingtonincome taxprotestNo KingsBob FergusonNo King Bobpoliticslegislationtax policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1782078/no-kings-protesters-clash-with-gov-ferguson-protes-ILGOkQw37S https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1782078_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1782078_video_v5_360.mp4 No Kings Protesters Clash With Gov. Ferguson Protesters In Washington Tensions escalated in Washington State as “No Kings” protesters clashed with demonstrators opposing Gov. Bob Ferguson and his new income tax legislation. The confrontation highlights growing divisions over tax policy and leadership in the state. Supporters and opponents gathered to voice their views, with both sides making their case on issues ranging from taxation to government authority. The scene underscores how the debate over Washington’s income tax is extending beyond lawmakers and into public demonstrations. In this video: “No Kings” protesters face off with Ferguson opponents The role of the income tax debate in fueling tensions Key perspectives from both sides What this could mean moving forward in Washington Stay informed on the latest developments in Washington State politics, protests, and policy debates. 2026-03-31T15:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 Washington stateprotestincome taxBob FergusonNo Kingstax policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1782079/feds-urged-to-reopen-lausd-race-based-program-prob-GtG1yHsnS3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1782079_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1782079_video_v5_360.mp4 Feds Urged to Reopen LAUSD Race-Based Program Probe For The Center Square Daily, host Esther Wickham looks at a nonprofit organization urging the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights to reopen a civil rights investigation into the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging a race-based program violates federal law. 2026-03-31T14:30:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 238 LAUSDrace-based programcivil rights investigationDepartment of EducationDefending EducationBlack Student Achievement Plan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1782080/lawsuit-underway-challenging-constitutionality-of-FLI5O-yogv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1782080_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1782080_video_v5_360.mp4 Lawsuit Underway Challenging Constitutionality Of New Income Income Tax Law In Washington Washington’s new income tax is already facing a legal challenge. Attorney Jackson Maynard breaks down the lawsuit and why opponents say the law is unconstitutional. 2026-03-31T14:27:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Washington income taxlawsuitJackson MaynardRob McKennaconstitutionalitytax lawstate constitutionuniformity requirementproperty taxes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1782313/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1782313/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 Attorney Jackson Maynard: Conflicts Of Interest Are Common In Journalism Attorney Jackson Maynard speaks out against his clients being targeted for having conflicts of interest. He claims conflicts of interest are common in journalism. 2026-03-16T18:12:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 conflict of interestjournalismmediaethicsJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1782327/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1782327/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1782451/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733000_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1782451/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s Sen. Short: More Taxes and Regulations Make Manufacturing More Difficult Washington State Senator Shelly Short says more taxes and regulations make manufacturing more difficult. 2026-03-18T20:58:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Shelly ShortWashington Statetaxesregulationsmanufacturingsmall businessenergy structurejob creation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1782462/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1782462/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1782586/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1767022_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1782586/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT White House Official Discusses Students Learning AI In Schools Michael Kratsios, Director Of The White House Office Of Science & Technology Policy, Discussing the importance of students learning AI in the classroom. 2026-03-27T00:19:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 AI educationartificial intelligenceSTEM educationK-12Michael Kratsios https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1782599/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1782599/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1782720/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768097_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1782720/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 Suarez: Harm Reduction & Housing First Policies Lead to More Drug Use We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses her thoughts on harm reduction and housing first programs. 2026-03-27T17:58:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 harm reductionhousing firstdrug useAndrea SuarezWe Heart Seattlehomelessnesstiny house villagesdrug policypublic fundingsupervised consumption sites https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1782733/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1782733/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1782888/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1782888/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn Suarez: Prostitution is A Supply Chain Element Of The Drug Market We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses the link between prostitution and the drug trade in Washington 2026-03-27T17:58:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 137 prostitutiondrug marketdrug tradecrimeretail theftdrug crisissex tradeSeattlesmash and grab https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1782899/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1782899/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1783051/maynard-the-governor-s-bill-signing-was-more-like-sde7Z2dS5I https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1783051_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1783051_video_v5_360.mp4 Maynard: The Governor's Bill Signing Was More Like A Pep Rally CADF Attorney Jackson Maynard criticizes Gov. Bob Ferguson's income tax bill signing. 2026-03-31T19:55:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 Washington stateincome taxBob FergusonJackson Maynardtax billstate economyunconstitutional tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1783052/the-process-of-repealing-the-new-income-tax-7SrNKLVywd https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1783052_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1783052_video_v5_360.mp4 The Process Of Repealing The New Income Tax Let's Go Washington Founder Brian Heywood discusses the process to repeal the new state income tax legislation. 2026-03-31T19:55:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 income taxrepeal income taxWashington stateBrian Heywoodvoter involvementstate income taxLet's Go Washington https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1783053/new-referendum-filed-to-repeal-the-income-tax-0w35T9RWhA https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1783053_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1783053_video_v5_360.mp4 New Referendum Filed To Repeal The Income Tax Let's Go Washington Founder Brian Heywood discusses his new referendum filed to repeal the income tax legislation. 2026-03-31T19:55:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 70 Brian Heywoodincome taxreferendumWashington statetax legislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1783054/former-ag-rob-mckenna-will-be-lead-attorney-on-law-ftyCNZWbE1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1783054_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1783054_video_v5_360.mp4 Former AG Rob McKenna Will Be Lead Attorney On Lawsuit Against Gov. Bob Ferguson's New Income Tax Former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna is set to serve as lead attorney in a lawsuit challenging Gov. Bob Ferguson’s new income tax law. Opponents argue the legislation is unconstitutional and are taking legal action to block its implementation. The case is expected to play a major role in shaping the future of tax policy in Washington State, as courts weigh the legality of the newly signed income tax. In this video: Former AG Rob McKenna to lead legal challenge Lawsuit filed against Washington’s income tax law Key arguments from opponents of the legislation What the case could mean for Washington taxpayers Stay informed on the latest developments in Washington State politics, tax policy, and the ongoing legal battle. 2026-03-31T19:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Rob McKennaBob FergusonWashington StateIncome TaxLawsuitTax PolicyLegal Challenge https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1783055/supporters-of-gov-ferguson-s-income-tax-bill-say-t-imZjPArL2A https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1783055_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1783055_video_v5_360.mp4 Supporters Of Gov. Ferguson's Income Tax Bill Say The Legislation Is Good For Washington Businesses Supporters of Gov. Bob Ferguson’s new income tax legislation say the bill will help businesses in Washington State. Backers argue the policy is designed to shift the tax burden and create a more balanced system. In this video, we break down the key arguments from supporters, what the new tax aims to accomplish, and how it could impact residents and the broader economy. In this video: Why supporters say the income tax will address wealth inequality Key details of Gov. Ferguson’s tax plan Potential impacts on Washington residents and businesses The broader debate over tax policy in Washington Stay informed on the latest developments in Washington State politics and economic policy. 2026-03-31T18:00:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Washington Stateincome taxtax billBob Fergusontax policywealth inequalityWashington businesses https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1783056/protesters-voice-their-concerns-over-gov-bob-fergu-K_b75eRRyY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1783056_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1783056_video_v5_360.mp4 Protesters Voice Their Concerns Over Gov. Bob Ferguson's New Income Tax Law Protesters across Washington State are voicing their concerns over Gov. Bob Ferguson’s new income tax law, raising questions about its potential impact on residents, businesses, and the broader economy. Demonstrators gathered to express opposition to the policy, citing concerns over affordability, tax burden, and long-term economic effects. The protests reflect growing public debate as the state moves forward with the new legislation. In this video: Protesters speak out against Washington’s income tax law Key concerns surrounding affordability and economic impact Public reaction to Gov. Ferguson’s tax policy What this means for Washington residents moving forward Stay informed on the latest developments in Washington State politics and tax policy. 2026-03-31T17:00:49.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Washington StateBob Fergusonincome taxprotesttax laweconomic impacttax burden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1783057/lawsuit-underway-against-state-income-tax-in-washi-KBUQ8SohYJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1783057_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1783057_video_v5_360.mp4 Lawsuit Underway Against State Income Tax In Washington Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed a new state income tax bill into law, marking a major shift in the state’s tax policy. The legislation is already facing legal challenges from opponents who argue it is unconstitutional. Attorney Jackson Maynard of the Citizen Action Defense Fund (CADF) discusses his organization’s lawsuit against the new income tax, outlining the legal arguments and what comes next. Former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna is set to serve as lead attorney in the case challenging the law. In this video: Gov. Ferguson signs Washington’s new income tax law Legal challenge filed against the legislation Jackson Maynard breaks down the lawsuit Former AG Rob McKenna to lead the case What this means for Washington taxpayers Stay informed on the latest developments in Washington State politics, taxes, and the legal battle ahead. 2026-03-31T16:00:53.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 630 Washington stateincome taxlawsuitBob FergusonRob McKennaCitizen Action Defense Fund https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1783058/supporters-of-gov-ferguson-s-income-tax-legislatio-8HwPWWVLTd https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1783058_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1783058_video_v5_360.mp4 Supporters Of Gov. Ferguson's Income Tax Legislation Say The Bill Will Hep Battle income Inequality Supporters of Gov. Bob Ferguson’s new income tax legislation say the bill will help address wealth inequality in Washington State. Backers argue the policy is designed to shift the tax burden and create a more balanced system. In this video, we break down the key arguments from supporters, what the new tax aims to accomplish, and how it could impact residents and the broader economy. In this video: Why supporters say the income tax will address wealth inequality Key details of Gov. Ferguson’s tax plan Potential impacts on Washington residents and businesses The broader debate over tax policy in Washington Stay informed on the latest developments in Washington State politics and economic policy. 2026-03-31T16:00:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 income taxwealth inequalityWashington Statetax burdenGov. Fergusontax policyeconomic impact https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1783262/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1783262/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1783409/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1783409/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1783523/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440838_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1783523/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability Does Rent Control Help Housing Affordability? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss rent control and its impacts on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 558 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyrent controlhousingWashington Staterent increaseproperty tax revenuesprivate investmentrental units https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1783535/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1783535/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1783643/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1783643/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy What Do Treasury Yields Tell Us About the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss treasury yields on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 525 Treasury yieldsInterest ratesEconomic growthEconomic downturnFederal ReserveGovernment debtMortgage ratesConsumer borrowingCorporate debtStock marketThe Center SquareOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1783657/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1783657/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1783731/washington-in-focus-daily-3-31-26-income-tax-legal-lp_JsyRNkm https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1783731_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1783731_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 3.31.26 | Income Tax Legal Challenges & Controversial Reform Bill Signed Washington in Focus Daily | Tuesday Mar. 31, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, Gov. Bob Ferguson signs the new income tax bill into law, Let's Go Washington Founder Brian Heywood discusses legal challenges the legislation will face , a controversial reform bill is now law in Washington state. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-03-31T22:30:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1242 Washington Stateincome taxBob Fergusonlegal challengereform billBrian Heywoodtaxpayers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1783734/sec-of-war-hegseth-suggests-nato-allies-dont-appre-Q5Dnjo6xWk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1783734_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1783734_video_v5_360.mp4 Sec. Of War Hegseth Suggests NATO Allies Don’t Appreciate U.S. Efforts Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says the future of the U.S. and NATO will be the President's decision but claims NATO countries have not provided support as U.S. has undertaken a conflict 'on behalf of the free world.' March 31, 2026 Source: Department of War 2026-03-31T21:14:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 Pete HegsethNATOU.S. Foreign PolicyDepartment of WarAlliances https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1783736/the-center-square-daily-3-31-26-washington-state-i-Bs0zs6AkHo https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1783736_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1783736_video_v5_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 3.31.26 | Washington State Income Tax Signed Into Law The Center Square Daily | Tuesday March 31st, 2026 Esther Wickham hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Esther looks at states opting into the Education Freedom Tax Credit scholarship program and others opposing it. The Center Square's Carleen Johnson joins to discuss Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signing the state's new income tax on millionaires and the opposition the bill is still facing in the forms of legal challenges and initiative efforts. And a look at The Center Square's Investigative unit's look into Congressional expense accounts and how they are spending taxpayer dollars. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - Education Freedom Tax Credit 04:39 - Washington State Income Tax Signed Into Law 14:00 - Congressional Expenses Explainer 2026-03-31T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1104 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1783886/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1783886/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill Washington State Representative Speaks on Bipartisan Litter Bill Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, speaks on a bipartisan litter bill she co-sponsored 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Mary DyeWashington StateBipartisan Litter BillWaste ReductionGovernmentPolicy MakingEnvironmental LegislationPlastic WasteLandfill Reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1783899/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1783899/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784015/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784015/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done Federal Debt Is Out of Control - Can Anything Be Done? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Carolyn Bourdeaux, Executive Director at Concord Action. They discuss the growing U.S. federal debt and what can be done to address it. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 947 national debtfederal deficitGovernment SpendingAmerican Economysocial securityMedicareeconomic debtbudget balancetax revenueeconomic growthdeficitfederal budgetCBOdeficit reductionConcord Action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784028/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784028/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784146/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784146/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard US House Testimony: “Price Spikes Like Those We Saw in 2022 Hit Families and Businesses Hard” Witness Gibson Weighs Cost of Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables during US House Oversight hearing 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 US HouseFossil FuelsRenewable EnergyPrice SpikesEnergy CostsMs. GibsonHouse Oversight hearingEnergy DominanceNatural Gas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784158/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784158/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784325/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441293_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784325/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses Washington State: King County Metro to Add Safety Enhancements to Current and Future Buses King County Metro General Manager Michelle Allison on Safety Enhancements to Buses 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 King County MetroMichelle AllisonSafety EnhancementsBus SafetyOperator Safety PartitionsBattery Electric CoachesRetrofittingATU 587 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784337/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784337/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784404/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1652087_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784404/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ Hollins: Don't Let Rhetoric Gaslight You Into Thinking California Is Soft On Crime Tinisch Hollins is the executive director of Californians for Safety and Justice. Here she is touting the state's commitment to rethinking public safety and criminal justice. 2026-02-21T00:12:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 180 Californiacrimecriminal justicepublic safetyrehabilitationtinisch hollinscalifornians for safety and justicecrime reformaccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784407/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784407/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784482/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693004_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784482/democrats-argue-sheriff-decertification-bill-creat-bwiXLu3kWb Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability Democrats Argue Sheriff Decertification Bill Creates Creates Accountability 2026-03-06T19:45:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 sheriffdecertificationaccountabilitylaw enforcementlegislationDemocratsstate constitutionUS Constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784496/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784496/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784617/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1693023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784617/mcmahon-nutrition-is-a-powerful-tool-for-preventin-Vbx0Y1Jbmt McMahon: Nutrition Is a Powerful Tool For Preventing Disease Linda McMahon, Secretary Of Education, speaks on the importance nutrition plays in the role of education. 2026-03-05T21:00:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 Linda McMahonnutritiondisease preventionpublic healtheducationobesitydietchronic disease https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784632/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784632/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784755/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1714713_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784755/heated-debate-over-governments-role-in-affirming-g-Zi0esNWZq8 Heated Debate Over Governments Role In Affirming Gender Two Ohio state Representatives argue over gender affirming policies. 2026-03-13T21:31:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 gender affirmationparental rightsohio legislaturegovernment policygender identitychild protectionfamily law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784766/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784766/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784892/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784892/mcmahon-local-educators-are-the-innovators-of-educ-a4KD91FP5K McMahon: Local Educators Are The Innovators Of Education In America Education Secretary, Linda McMahon on local educators being the innovators of education in America. 2026-03-16T20:58:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 Linda McMahonlocal educatorseducation innovationDepartment of Educationeducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784906/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1784906/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1785019/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1725442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1785019/attorney-jackson-maynard-conflicts-of-interest-are-Aoj8oMmhS5 Attorney Jackson Maynard: Conflicts Of Interest Are Common In Journalism Attorney Jackson Maynard speaks out against his clients being targeted for having conflicts of interest. He claims conflicts of interest are common in journalism. 2026-03-16T18:12:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 conflict of interestjournalismmediaethicsJackson Maynard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1785033/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1785033/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1785145/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1733000_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1785145/sen-short-more-taxes-and-regulations-make-manufact--XecRVEK2s Sen. Short: More Taxes and Regulations Make Manufacturing More Difficult Washington State Senator Shelly Short says more taxes and regulations make manufacturing more difficult. 2026-03-18T20:58:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Shelly ShortWashington Statetaxesregulationsmanufacturingsmall businessenergy structurejob creation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1785156/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1785156/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1785248/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1767022_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1785248/white-house-official-discusses-students-learning-a-zfGr_g8LfT White House Official Discusses Students Learning AI In Schools Michael Kratsios, Director Of The White House Office Of Science & Technology Policy, Discussing the importance of students learning AI in the classroom. 2026-03-27T00:19:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 AI educationartificial intelligenceSTEM educationK-12Michael Kratsios https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1785261/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1785261/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1785414/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768097_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1785414/suarez-harm-reduction-housing-first-policies-lead-cGQjg7TZH5 Suarez: Harm Reduction & Housing First Policies Lead to More Drug Use We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses her thoughts on harm reduction and housing first programs. 2026-03-27T17:58:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 harm reductionhousing firstdrug useAndrea SuarezWe Heart Seattlehomelessnesstiny house villagesdrug policypublic fundingsupervised consumption sites https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1785428/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1785428/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1785599/washington-mother-praises-working-families-tax-cre-c5eVVw6fg0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1785599_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1785599_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington Mother Praises Working Families Tax Credit Athena Dunn is a single mother working her way through school. She says the working families tax credit is a huge benefit to her and her family. 2026-04-01T13:27:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 working families tax credittax benefitssingle motherfinancial aidWashington state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1785600/sen-christian-on-drawing-attention-to-controversia-08NQyyyz97 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1785600_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1785600_video_v5_360.mp4 Sen. Christian On Drawing Attention To Controversial Reform Bill Sen. Leonard Christian discusses The Community Protection Reform Bill. He raises concerns about its potential impact, arguing the changes could put vulnerable members of the state at risk 2026-04-01T13:00:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 79 Leonard ChristianCommunity Protection Reform BillWashington Statelegislationvulnerable memberspublic safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1785826/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1768094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1785826/suarez-prostitution-is-a-supply-chain-element-of-t-sdwpmYxXVn Suarez: Prostitution is A Supply Chain Element Of The Drug Market We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez discusses the link between prostitution and the drug trade in Washington 2026-03-27T17:58:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 137 prostitutiondrug marketdrug tradecrimeretail theftdrug crisissex tradeSeattlesmash and grab https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1785837/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1785837/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1785949/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440838_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1785949/does-rent-control-help-housing-affordability Does Rent Control Help Housing Affordability? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss rent control and its impacts on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 558 Chris KrugOrphe Divounguyrent controlhousingWashington Staterent increaseproperty tax revenuesprivate investmentrental units https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1785964/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1785964/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1786085/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1786085/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1786213/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1786213/what-do-treasury-yields-tell-us-about-the-economy What Do Treasury Yields Tell Us About the Economy? Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss treasury yields on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 525 Treasury yieldsInterest ratesEconomic growthEconomic downturnFederal ReserveGovernment debtMortgage ratesConsumer borrowingCorporate debtStock marketThe Center SquareOrphe DivounguyChris KrugFederal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1786225/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1786225/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1786337/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill https://img.videonest.org/gamma/440948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1786337/washington-state-representative-speaks-on-bipartisan-litter-bill Washington State Representative Speaks on Bipartisan Litter Bill Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, speaks on a bipartisan litter bill she co-sponsored 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Mary DyeWashington StateBipartisan Litter BillWaste ReductionGovernmentPolicy MakingEnvironmental LegislationPlastic WasteLandfill Reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1786350/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1786350/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1786452/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1786452/federal-debt-is-out-of-control-can-anything-be-done Federal Debt Is Out of Control - Can Anything Be Done? On this episode of America's Talking, Casey Harper, D.C. Bureau Chief for The Center Square, is joined by Carolyn Bourdeaux, Executive Director at Concord Action. They discuss the growing U.S. federal debt and what can be done to address it. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 947 national debtfederal deficitGovernment SpendingAmerican Economysocial securityMedicareeconomic debtbudget balancetax revenueeconomic growthdeficitfederal budgetCBOdeficit reductionConcord Action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1786464/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1786464/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1787226/gov-ferguson-we-are-making-washington-s-tax-system-fFmSKNrXj4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1787226_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1787226_video_v5_360.mp4 Gov. Ferguson: We Are Making Washington's Tax System More Progressive Washington Governor Bob Ferguson Praises new state income tax. 2026-04-01T18:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Washington statetax systemincome taxBob Fergusonprogressive tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1787228/will-washington-s-state-supreme-court-overturn-the-Ppod7h5Z2d https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1787228_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1787228_video_v5_360.mp4 Will Washington's State Supreme Court Overturn The Income Tax? Let's Go Washington Founder, Brian Heywood, discusses the legal challenges to the new income tax in Washington. Will the state Supreme COurt overturn the new legislation? 2026-04-01T17:30:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Washington stateincome taxstate supreme courtBrian Heywoodlegislationtaxesgovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1787233/gov-bob-ferguson-on-working-families-tax-credit-lZpJDNUK66 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1787233_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1787233_video_v5_360.mp4 Gov. Bob Ferguson On Working Families Tax Credit Washington Governor Bob Ferguson discusses how the new state income tax will help benefit working families in Washington. 2026-04-01T16:30:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Bob FergusonWashingtonTax CreditWorking FamiliesState Income TaxTax CutsWealthyHealthcareFood Assistance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1787235/washington-state-income-tax-signed-into-law-as-leg-or75JoLM7G https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1787235_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1787235_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington State Income Tax Signed Into Law as Legal Challenge Looms For The Center Square Daily March 31st, 2026, host Esther Wickham talks to The Center Square's Carleen Johnson about the Washington State millionaires tax that was just signed into law and the efforts to challenge it in the courts and at the polls. 2026-04-01T16:30:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 585 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1787237/states-consider-opting-into-the-education-freedom-9Lp_yBjySC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1787237_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1787237_video_v5_360.mp4 States Consider Opting into the Education Freedom Tax Credit Program For The Center Square Daily, host Esther Wickham looks at states considering opting into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program also known as the Education Freedom Tax Credit program, as well as a report analyzing the benefits the program will provide to Colorado. 2026-04-01T16:08:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 262 education freedom tax creditfederal scholarshiptax credit programschool choicestate educationeducation fundingpublic educationprivate educationhomeschoolingColorado educationWisconsin educationIllinois education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1787242/new-income-tax-faces-multiple-legal-challenges-aAg9IVA0yB https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1787242_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1787242_video_v5_360.mp4 New Income Tax Faces Multiple Legal Challenges Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed a new state income tax bill into law, marking a major shift in the state’s tax policy. The legislation is already facing multiple legal challenges, with opponents arguing it may be unconstitutional. Let’s Go Washington founder Brian Heywood joins to discuss the growing legal battles, what the legal challenges aim to accomplish, and what this could mean for taxpayers across the state. In this video: Gov. Ferguson signs Washington’s income tax law Lawsuits filed challenging the legislation Brian Heywood breaks down the opposition What’s next for the income tax in Washington Stay informed on the latest developments in Washington State politics, taxes, and the ongoing legal fight. 2026-04-01T16:00:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 587 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1787244/new-state-income-tax-faces-multiple-legal-challeng-vcalWk3JFt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1787244_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1787244_video_v5_360.mp4 New State Income Tax Faces Multiple Legal Challenges Washington State's new income tax faces multiple legal challenges. Will the legislation be overturned? 2026-04-01T15:30:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1787248/controversial-community-protection-reform-bill-now-gonX5rdURa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1787248_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1787248_video_v5_360.mp4 Controversial Community Protection Reform Bill Now Law Washington’s controversial Community Protection Reform Bill is now law, sparking debate over public safety and care for vulnerable individuals. The legislation repeals the state’s Community Protection Program and shifts how certain high-risk individuals are supervised and supported. Sen. Leonard Christian discusses the bill and raises concerns about its potential impact, arguing the changes could put vulnerable members of the state at risk. In this video: Community Protection Reform Bill signed into law What the legislation changes in Washington State Sen. Leonard Christian’s concerns about public safety Debate over protections for vulnerable individuals Stay informed on the latest developments in Washington State policy and public safety. 2026-04-01T15:01:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 556 Community Protection Reform BillWashington StateLeonard Christianpublic safetyvulnerable individualsHB 1390developmental disabilitiessexual violenceGovernor Ferguson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1787253/emergency-clause-double-standard-exNkU-6yZS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1787253_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1787253_video_v5_360.mp4 Emergency Clause Double Standard? Critics Call Out Washington Governor Bob Ferguson For Having A Double Standard when it comes to applying and emergency clause on the state income tax, but not on previous legislation. 2026-04-01T14:30:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Bob FergusonWashington StateIncome TaxEmergency ClauseDouble Standardstate legislationgovernor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1789995/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1789995/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1790215/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1790215/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1790339/washington-in-focus-daily-4-01-26-income-tax-hits-MpxGbIm1fH https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1790339_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1790339_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 4.01.26 | Income Tax Hits Business & Sheriff Decertification Bill Update Washington in Focus Daily | Wednesday April 1, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, Gov. Bob Ferguson signs the sheriff decertification bill into law, debate over how the income tax will impact businesses continues, plus an update on legal challenges against the new income tax. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-04-01T22:40:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 969 WashingtonBob Fergusonincome taxsheriff decertificationlegislationtaxesWashington Statestate governmentbusiness https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1790343/the-center-square-reporter-questions-pres-trump-ab-qQ4Wk31MKY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1790343_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1790343_video_v5_360.mp4 The Center Square Reporter Questions Pres. Trump about DHS Funding The Center Square Reporter, Sarah Roderick-Fitch, questions Pres. Trump about DHS Funding. March 31, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-04-01T22:01:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 123 Donald TrumpDHSfundingborder securityCoast Guardimmigration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1790346/gov-ferguson-responds-to-critics-of-the-income-tax-Ey-jXIxG77 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1790346_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1790346_video_v5_360.mp4 Gov. Ferguson Responds To Critics Of The Income Tax Gov. Ferguson Responds To Critics Of The Income Tax 2026-04-01T21:27:43.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Bob FergusonIncome TaxWashington StateLegal ChallengesSupreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1790350/gov-ferguson-signs-sheriff-decertification-bill-in--ilzZMQiRR https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1790350_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1790350_video_v5_360.mp4 Gov. Ferguson Signs Sheriff Decertification Bill into Law Washington Governor Bob Ferguson Signs Sheriff Decertification Bill into Law. 2026-04-01T21:27:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 Bob FergusonWashingtonSheriff DecertificationSenate Bill 5974Law EnforcementPolice ChiefsTown MarshalsMinimum QualificationsWA Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1790354/critics-say-decertification-bill-polices-sheriffs-xJ-WtwzyQ3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1790354_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1790354_video_v5_360.mp4 Critics Say Decertification Bill Polices Sheriff’s Speech Mason County Sheriff Ryan Spurling says new decertification bill polices Sheriff's speech. 2026-04-01T21:27:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 sheriffdecertificationfree speechlegislationRyan SpurlingMason County Sheriffpolice accountabilitypolitical speechFirst Amendment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1790356/education-advocacy-group-urges-democratic-leaders-EsU7l6e7z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1790356_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1790356_video_v5_360.mp4 Education Advocacy Group Urges Democratic Leaders to Opt in to Federal Tax Credit Programs Jorge Elorza, CEO of Democrats for Education Reform, urges democratic leaders to opt in to federal tax credit programs April 1, 2026 2026-04-01T20:54:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 education reformtax creditsdemocratic leadersDemocrats for Education Reformschool choiceeducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1790361/illinois-commission-on-equity-and-inclusion-faces-R6i9LIR-6x https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1790361_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1790361_video_v5_360.mp4 Illinois' Commission on Equity and Inclusion Faces Questions During Senate Hearing Illinois' Commission on Equity and Inclusion Faces Questions During Senate Hearing 2026-04-01T20:52:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 214 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1790365/the-center-square-daily-4-01-26-countdown-to-artem-KYg8Mj5yHd https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1790365_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1790365_video_v5_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 4.01.26 | Countdown to Artemis II: U.S. Returns to the Moon After Decades The Center Square Daily | Wednesday April 1st, 2026 Esther Wickham hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Esther looks at the biggest national headlines with Pres. Trump saying Iran is requesting a ceasefire and attending the Supreme Court oral arguments on birthright citizenship, and the nation gearing up for the first manned mission to the moon in 50 years. The Center Square's Kim Jarrett joins to discuss the debate in Georgia about changing from the Eastern time zone to the Atlantic time zone in a bid to get around the federal limitations on permanent daylight savings time. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com Quick Hits: ARIZONA: https://www.thecentersquare.com/arizona/article_a474fd87-cf12-4f47-8b22-34d39fd1ee1d.html CALIFORNIA: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_b31cfcf3-643a-442c-b97e-7473e2b686f6.html NORTH CAROLINA: https://www.thecentersquare.com/north_carolina/article_0bdf9cd3-05cf-4eb6-a1e0-0da31ca81e79.html WISCONSIN: https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_9c86af3b-4995-4619-a30e-f0419cd9f8f2.html 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Historic Space Mission 03:37 - Daylight Savings Bill in Georgia 16:10 - America's Talking 2026-04-01T20:30:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1108 Artemis IIMoon MissionDaylight Savings TimeGeorgiaPoliticsTrumpICEArizonaCaliforniaNews https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1790377/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1778610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1790377/debate-over-washington-s-policies-around-crime-and-4hftaiqsSh Debate Over Washington's Policies Around Crime And Drug Use Are Washington's policies around crime, drug use and housing fueling illegal activities in the state? 2026-03-30T15:19:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washingtoncrimedrug usehousingillegal activitiesprostitutionsex workseattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1790464/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1790464/us-house-testimony-price-spikes-like-those-we-saw-in-2022-hit-families-and-businesses-hard US House Testimony: “Price Spikes Like Those We Saw in 2022 Hit Families and Businesses Hard” Witness Gibson Weighs Cost of Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables during US House Oversight hearing 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 US HouseFossil FuelsRenewable EnergyPrice SpikesEnergy CostsMs. GibsonHouse Oversight hearingEnergy DominanceNatural Gas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1790693/gov-ferguson-we-are-making-washington-s-tax-system-fFmSKNrXj4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1787226_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1790693/gov-ferguson-we-are-making-washington-s-tax-system-fFmSKNrXj4 Gov. Ferguson: We Are Making Washington's Tax System More Progressive Washington Governor Bob Ferguson Praises new state income tax. 2026-04-01T18:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Washington statetax systemincome taxBob Fergusonprogressive tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1790774/gov-ferguson-we-are-making-washington-s-tax-system-fFmSKNrXj4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1787226_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1790774/gov-ferguson-we-are-making-washington-s-tax-system-fFmSKNrXj4 Gov. Ferguson: We Are Making Washington's Tax System More Progressive Washington Governor Bob Ferguson Praises new state income tax. 2026-04-01T18:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Washington statetax systemincome taxBob Fergusonprogressive tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1790900/gov-ferguson-we-are-making-washington-s-tax-system-fFmSKNrXj4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1787226_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1790900/gov-ferguson-we-are-making-washington-s-tax-system-fFmSKNrXj4 Gov. Ferguson: We Are Making Washington's Tax System More Progressive Washington Governor Bob Ferguson Praises new state income tax. 2026-04-01T18:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Washington statetax systemincome taxBob Fergusonprogressive tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1790988/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses https://img.videonest.org/gamma/441293_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1790988/washington-state-king-county-metro-to-add-safety-enhancements-to-current-and-future-buses Washington State: King County Metro to Add Safety Enhancements to Current and Future Buses King County Metro General Manager Michelle Allison on Safety Enhancements to Buses 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 King County MetroMichelle AllisonSafety EnhancementsBus SafetyOperator Safety PartitionsBattery Electric CoachesRetrofittingATU 587 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1791068/gov-ferguson-we-are-making-washington-s-tax-system-fFmSKNrXj4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1787226_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1791068/gov-ferguson-we-are-making-washington-s-tax-system-fFmSKNrXj4 Gov. Ferguson: We Are Making Washington's Tax System More Progressive Washington Governor Bob Ferguson Praises new state income tax. 2026-04-01T18:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Washington statetax systemincome taxBob Fergusonprogressive tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1791088/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1652087_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1791088/hollins-don-t-let-rhetoric-gaslight-you-into-think-xTgirFjFNZ Hollins: Don't Let Rhetoric Gaslight You Into Thinking California Is Soft On Crime Tinisch Hollins is the executive director of Californians for Safety and Justice. Here she is touting the state's commitment to rethinking public safety and criminal justice. 2026-02-21T00:12:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 180 Californiacrimecriminal justicepublic safetyrehabilitationtinisch hollinscalifornians for safety and justicecrime reformaccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1791570/trump-says-conflict-in-iran-will-end-their-nuclear-8qdhnvRFpl https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1791570_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1791570_video_v5_360.mp4 Trump Says Conflict in Iran Will End Their ‘Nuclear Blackmail' President Trump Delivers an Address to the Nation, Apr. 1, 2026 Source: White House 2026-04-02T16:30:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Donald TrumpIranNuclearNuclear BlackmailUS Foreign Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1791571/ditch-the-switch-georgia-weighs-time-zone-change-t-Rn7637EQI6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1791571_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1791571_video_v5_360.mp4 'Ditch the Switch': Georgia Weighs Time Zone Change to Achieve Permanent Daylight Time For The Center Square Daily April 1st, 2026, host Esther Wickham talks to The Center Square's Kim Jarret about the debate in Georgia about changing from the Eastern time zone to the Atlantic time zone in a bid to get around the federal limitations on permanent daylight savings time. 2026-04-02T16:01:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 778 Georgiatime zonedaylight savingsAtlantic timelegislationstate governmentUniform Time ActUS Department of Transportation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1791572/critics-say-new-income-tax-will-hurt-businesses-in-7cgCQ-zC09 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1791572_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1791572_video_v5_360.mp4 Critics Say New Income Tax Will Hurt Businesses In Washington Business leaders across Washington State are raising concerns about the impact of the new state income tax, warning it could negatively affect businesses—especially those with pass-through income structures. Critics argue the tax could increase financial pressure on small businesses, partnerships, and LLCs, where income is taxed at the individual level. They say the policy may impact job growth, investment, and the overall business climate in Washington. In this video: Business leaders react to Washington’s new income tax law How pass-through businesses could be affected Concerns over economic impact, hiring, and investment What this means for Washington’s business environment Stay informed on the latest developments in Washington State taxes, business policy, and the economy. 2026-04-02T16:01:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 334 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1791573/trump-says-they-are-closely-monitoring-irans-nucle-YKtAq5Lmar https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1791573_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1791573_video_v5_360.mp4 Trump Says They Are Closely Monitoring Iran’s Nuclear Sites President Trump Delivers an Address to the Nation, Apr. 1, 2026 Source: White House 2026-04-02T15:59:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Donald TrumpIranNuclear SitesMissilesSurveillance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1791574/artemis-program-expected-to-cost-105b-by-2028-4YGnPJcH3t https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1791574_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1791574_video_v5_360.mp4 Artemis Program Expected to Cost $105B by 2028 For The Center Square Daily April 1st, 2026, host Esther Wickham looks at the biggest national headlines with Pres. Trump saying Iran is requesting a ceasefire and attending the Supreme Court oral arguments on birthright citizenship, and the nation gearing up for the first manned mission to the moon in 50 years. 2026-04-02T15:33:51.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 207 TrumpBirthright CitizenshipSupreme CourtArtemis ProgramMoon MissionMiddle East ConflictGas Prices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1791577/debate-over-decertification-law-policing-sheriff-s-TSiIIKHiar https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1791577_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1791577_video_v5_360.mp4 Debate Over Decertification Law Policing Sheriff's Speech Mason County Sheriff Ryan Spurling weighs in on Washington’s new sheriff decertification law, signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson, raising concerns about how the policy could impact law enforcement. Spurling argues the law is about policing sheriffs’ speech and limiting what elected officials can say publicly. The new legislation allows for the decertification of sheriffs under certain conditions, sparking debate over public accountability vs. free speech in Washington State. In this video: Sheriff Ryan Spurling reacts to new decertification law Concerns over limits on sheriffs’ speech What the law means for law enforcement in Washington The broader debate over accountability and authority Stay informed on the latest developments in Washington State law enforcement and policy. 2026-04-02T15:01:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 521 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1792186/midterm-election-update-swing-state-polling-shifts-LV3QswgnVn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1792186_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1792186_video_v5_360.mp4 Midterm Election Update: Swing State Polling Shifts & NY Republican Blocked from Public Financing For The Center Square Daily for April 2nd, 2026, host Jim Talamonti looks at election news including Florida's state level SAVE act that advocates say will improve election security, new polling in North Carolina, Nevada, and New York, and New York Campaign Finance Board denied GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman access to public financing. 2026-04-03T12:30:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 226 election securitypolling dataNorth CarolinaNevadaNew Yorkcampaign financeSAVE ActFloridaGubernatorial raceUS Senate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1792188/soaring-water-bills-raise-questions-after-private-XreqXpZYE4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1792188_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1792188_video_v5_360.mp4 Soaring Water Bills Raise Questions After Private Utility Takeovers For The Center Square Daily for April 2nd, 2026, host Jim Talamonti talks to The Center Square's Christen Smith about soaring water costs after private takeovers of utilities and steps Pennsylvania is taking to address the problem. 2026-04-03T12:01:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 535 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1792192/state-vs-local-property-tax-debate-rages-in-illino-NENZCEnTJS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1792192_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1792192_video_v5_360.mp4 State vs. Local Property Tax Debate Rages in Illinois For The Center Square Daily for April 2nd, 2026, host Jim Talamonti looks at the debate in Illinois over who is really responsible for high property taxes. 2026-04-03T11:30:57.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 305 Illinoisproperty taxJ.B. Pritzkerlocal governmenttax reliefRepublican partyTony McCombieBrian Costin https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1792194/cbu-wrestlers-speak-out-on-sports-cuts-students-al-5kicK0yYOx https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1792194_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1792194_video_v5_360.mp4 CBU Wrestlers Speak Out on Sports Cuts: Students, Alumni React as Admin Stays Silent California Baptist University wrestlers speak on the wrestling team being cut. Read more about it here: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_3961ccac-5faf-47c5-904f-6af0a65261a0.html 2026-04-02T23:29:41.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 282 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1792197/washington-in-focus-daily-4-02-26-gov-ferguson-bac-ZsnY11tHu- https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1792197_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1792197_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 4.02.26 | Gov. Ferguson Backs GOP Amendments & Girls Sports Controversy Washington in Focus Daily | Friday April 2, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, two Washington students are voicing their concerns over the state's policies around girls sports, an exclusive interview with the girls involved and their parents, and Gov. Bob Ferguson issues a directive influenced by GOP Senator Leonard Christian on the Community Protection Bill. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-04-02T23:07:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1427 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1792198/the-center-square-daily-4-2-26-property-tax-debate-7e7R6eUwRs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1792198_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1792198_video_v5_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 4.2.26 | Property Tax Debate Rages in Illinois The Center Square Daily | Thursday April 2nd, 2026 Jim Talamonti hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Jim looks at the debate in Illinois over who is really responsible for high property taxes. The Center Square's Christen Smith joins to discuss soaring water costs after private takeovers of utilities and steps Pennsylvania is taking to address the problem. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com Quick Hits: FLORIDA: https://www.thecentersquare.com/florida/article_2cdcbf2f-7574-448f-b2b1-377d13422467.html NORTH CAROLINA: https://www.thecentersquare.com/north_carolina/article_ba1a5c16-4184-4a7a-8f7a-9f6a1012bad5.html NEVADA: https://www.thecentersquare.com/nevada/article_2fa91bb8-c93f-43ec-9358-76a99647f768.html NEW YORK: https://www.thecentersquare.com/new_york/article_fec2c87a-4e88-4f4c-bae7-783c8f11b372.html 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Property tax debate rages in Illinois 05:23 - Private Utility Takeovers 17:10 - America's Talking 2026-04-02T20:35:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1095 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1792199/directive-issued-over-criticism-of-community-prote-DEJHzAr1Xy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1792199_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1792199_video_v5_360.mp4 Directive Issued Over Criticism Of Community Protection Bill Sen. Leonard Christian (R-Spokane Valley) discusses Gov. Bob Ferguson issuing a directive in response to backlash over the Community Protection bill he signed into law. 2026-04-02T20:30:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 128 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1792200/gov-ferguson-acknowledges-concerns-over-community-yOrG7kZC-L https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1792200_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1792200_video_v5_360.mp4 Gov. Ferguson Acknowledges Concerns Over Community Protection Bill Sen. Leonard Christian (R-Spokane Valley) discusses Gov. Bob Ferguson issuing a directive in response to backlash over the Community Protection bill he signed into law. 2026-04-02T20:30:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 Bob FergusonLeonard ChristianCommunity Protection BillWashington StatelegislationDepartment of Social and Human Services https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1792201/dads-speak-out-against-schools-transgender-sports-AMp_GCh6-E https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1792201_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1792201_video_v5_360.mp4 Dads Speak Out Against Schools’ Transgender Sports Policies Two Washington fathers speak out against the Washington school system's policies for transgender athletes. 2026-04-02T20:28:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 104 transgendersportsathletewashingtonschoolpolicydaughtersparentsfairnesscompetition https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1792202/moms-speak-out-against-schools-transgender-sports-5H2dNf4IGS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1792202_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1792202_video_v5_360.mp4 Moms Speak Out Against Schools’ Transgender Sports Policies Two Washington mothers speak out against the Washington school system's policies for transgender athletes. 2026-04-02T20:28:56.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 178 transgender athletesschool sportsWashington schoolsparent concernswomen's sportssports policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1792204/student-athlete-investigated-for-harassment-over-t-eM0oqWwmef https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1792204_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1792204_video_v5_360.mp4 Student Athlete Investigated For Harassment Over Transgender Controversy Two Washington students claim that the state's policy on transgender athletes creates an unfair environment for female athletes. One student claims she was investigated by the school district for harassment over her stance. 2026-04-02T20:28:51.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 177 transgender athletesstudent athleteharassment investigationschool policyfemale athletesWashington statediscriminationWIAA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1792205/female-athletes-we-are-not-going-to-back-down-Dd9_IAlmNY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1792205_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1792205_video_v5_360.mp4 Female Athletes: We Are Not Going To Back Down Two Washington students claim that the state's policy on transgender athletes creates an unfair environment for female athletes. 2026-04-02T20:28:49.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 129 transgender athletesfemale athletesschool sportsWashington statefair competitionsports policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1792206/female-athletes-speak-out-against-washington-schoo-UFHTQN50p6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1792206_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1792206_video_v5_360.mp4 Female Athletes Speak Out Against Washington Schools' Transgender Policies In Sports Two Washington students claim that the state's policy on transgender athletes creates an unfair environment for female athletes. 2026-04-02T20:28:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 transgender athletesfemale athletesWashington schoolssports policyfairness in sportsstudent athletestransgender policyschool sports https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1792609/gov-ferguson-backs-gop-changes-to-safety-law-56e7zVeO4M https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1792609_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1792609_video_v5_360.mp4 Gov. Ferguson Backs GOP Changes to Safety Law Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is backing GOP amendments from Sen. Leonard Christian aimed at making changes to the state’s Community Protection Program. The move comes as lawmakers debate how best to balance public safety and care for vulnerable individuals. Supporters say the amendments address concerns raised about the program, while critics continue to question the broader reforms. The decision highlights rare bipartisan alignment on a key public safety issue. In this video: Gov. Ferguson backs GOP amendments to Community Protection Program Sen. Leonard Christian’s proposed changes explained Ongoing debate over public safety and program reforms What this means for Washington State policy Stay informed on the latest developments in Washington State legislation and public safety. 2026-04-03T16:00:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 513 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1792610/backlash-over-transgender-sports-policies-in-washi-OkXay415Jz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1792610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1792610_video_v5_360.mp4 Backlash Over Transgender Sports Policies In Washington Schools Washington schools are facing growing backlash over transgender sports policies, as debate intensifies across the state. Two teen athletes, Ahnaleigh Wilson and Frances Staudt, are speaking out and leading efforts they say are aimed at protecting girls’ sports in Washington. Supporters of their efforts argue the issue centers on fairness and opportunities in school athletics, while others emphasize inclusion and equal access. The controversy highlights a broader national debate now playing out in Washington schools. In this video: Washington schools face backlash over transgender sports policies Teen athletes Ahnaleigh Wilson and Frances Staudt speak out The debate over fairness, inclusion, and school sports What this means for students, parents, and schools Stay informed on the latest developments in Washington State education and policy. 2026-04-03T15:01:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 727 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1792792/the-difference-between-an-initiative-and-a-referen-7b6bHBMvYf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1792792_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1792792_video_v5_360.mp4 The Difference Between An Initiative And A Referendum Let's Go Washington Founder, Brian Heywood, On The Difference Between An Initiative And A Referendum. 2026-04-03T20:41:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 105 initiativereferendumlegislationvotingcivicsgovernmentBrian HeywoodLet's Go Washington https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1792793/heywood-the-income-tax-is-written-to-subvert-the-w-yH21_oys17 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1792793_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1792793_video_v5_360.mp4 Heywood: The Income Tax Is Written To Subvert The Will Of The People Let's Go Washington Founder, Brian Heywood, Says The Income Tax Is Written To Subvert The Will Of The People 2026-04-03T20:41:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 119 income taxBrian Heywoodlegislationvotersreferendumchecks and balancesconstitutionstate governmentwill of the people https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1792794/chambers-income-tax-is-pressuring-people-to-leave-oWJBuA13tZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1792794_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1792794_video_v5_360.mp4 Chambers: Income Tax Is Pressuring People to Leave Washington New SBA Regional Administrator, Kelly Chambers, Says The Income Tax Is Pressuring People to Leave Washington 2026-04-03T20:41:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 income taxWashington statebusiness relocationKelly ChambersSBAeconomic impact https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1792795/the-center-square-daily-4-3-26-service-members-to-No452_1N2d https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1792795_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1792795_video_v5_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 4.3.26 | Service Members to Carry Private Firearms on Base The Center Square Daily | Friday April 3rd, 2026 Jared Strong hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Jared looks at Illinois' diversity commission coming under scrutiny by the Illinois Senate after The Center Square reported on the part time work and high pay of commissioners and the poor outcomes for the businesses they are meant to help. The Center Square's Sarah Roderick-Fitch joins to discuss the state of the conflict in Iran and the U.S.'s future with NATO. And Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signs a memo instructing leadership to allow service members to request to carry private firearms on base. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - Illinois Senators scrutinize diversity commission 05:19 - NATO relations strain 14:10 - Firearm Friday 2026-04-03T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1006 Illinoisdiversity commissionmilitaryfirearmsNATOIran https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1793032/washington-in-focus-daily-4-03-26-new-income-tax-l-wzAKL5iv3q https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1793032_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1793032_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 4.03.26 | New Income Tax Legal Challenges & Capital Flight Concerns Grow Washington in Focus Daily | Friday April 3, 2026 Carleen Johnson hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, Gov. Ferguson's new income tax faces multiple legal challenges, a former Washington lawmaker tapped by the Trump Administration to work for the Small Business Association, and an investigative report into real estate listings in Washington have some thinking capital flight concerns are growing. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-04-03T22:30:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1691 Washington stateincome taxlegal challengecapital flightsmall businesstaxpayersGov FergusonSteve Hobbsmillionaires taxreal estateKelly ChambersSBA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1793622/why-buying-a-home-just-got-harder-again-fvuCncqJoO https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nR8mCiapYio/maxresdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1793622_video_v5_360.mp4 Why Buying a Home Just Got Harder... Again Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the Housing Market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2026-04-04T20:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 738 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1793623/sheriff-says-new-law-polices-speech-sl1ySZyWAX https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1793623_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1793623_video_v5_360.mp4 Sheriff Says New Law Polices Speech Criticas say new law is all about policing sheriffs' speech. 2026-04-04T19:15:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 sherifflawfree speechpolicepoliticiansaccountabilitydecertifiedFirst Amendment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1793624/school-district-investigates-teen-girl-for-you-re-d-sXvk-KAO https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1793624_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1793624_video_v5_360.mp4 School District Investigates Teen Girl For 'You're a Man' Remark A Washington school district investigated a high school sophomore for her remarks toward a transgender athlete. 2026-04-04T18:15:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 transgender athleteschool investigationfree speechstudent rightsWashington state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1793626/new-income-tax-legal-challenges-oiCKRZZ-ZU https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1793626_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1793626_video_v5_360.mp4 New Income Tax Legal Challenges Gov. Ferguson's new income tax faces multiple legal challenges. Let's Go Washington Founder, Brian Heywood, discusses the referendums and initiatives in progress to stop the tax. 2026-04-04T18:00:16.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 519 income taxWashingtonlegal challengereferendumBrian HeywoodLet's Go WashingtonSteve Hobbsmillionaires taxstate law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1793627/washington-income-tax-referendum-blocked-by-secret-NSYG2ReEKf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1793627_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1793627_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington Income Tax Referendum Blocked by Secretary of State A referendum against the new state income tax law was blocked by Washington's Secretary of State. 2026-04-04T17:15:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Washington stateincome taxreferendumSteve Hobbslegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1793628/a-washington-father-stands-with-his-daughter-to-pr-YY2w6aKs0R https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1793628_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1793628_video_v5_360.mp4 A Washington Father Stands With His Daughter To "Protect Girls Sports" Washington state's school system is under fire after two teen girls came out against the state's policies on girls sports. One dad speaks out. 2026-04-04T16:15:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 girls sportstransgender athletesfather daughterwashington statefairness in sportsparental rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1793629/the-income-tax-s-impact-on-small-businesses-in-was-Sm7deb_mmM https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1793629_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1793629_video_v5_360.mp4 The Income Tax's Impact On Small Businesses In Washington Former state lawmaker Kelly Chambers has been tapped by the Trump Administration to be the SBA Regional Administrator for Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska. She voices her concerns over the new state income tax and how it might negatively impact business in Washington state. 2026-04-04T16:00:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 329 Washingtonincome taxsmall businessSBAKelly Chambersbusiness regulationstax burden https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1793631/retail-crime-crackdown-vetoed-J1zLUgSNdj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1793631_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1793631_video_v5_360.mp4 Retail Crime Crackdown Vetoed Gov. Bob Ferguson vetoed a bill that would have led to stricter consequences for thieves in Washington 2026-04-04T15:15:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Bob FergusonWashingtonRetail CrimeShopliftingVetoLegislationTheftOrganized Crime https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1793633/washington-s-new-sheriff-law-leads-ti-questions-ar-pBgpQOAjPN https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1793633_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1793633_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington's New Sheriff Law Leads Ti Questions Around Qualifications & Accountability Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the sheriff decertification bill into laws this week. Critics say the law limits sheriffs' free speech rights. 2026-04-04T14:15:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 sherifflaw enforcementWashingtonBob Fergusondecertificationfree speechpoliceaccountabilityqualifications https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1793634/sec-of-war-hegseth-signs-memo-to-allow-service-mem-9rX9xkKFif https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1793634_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1793634_video_v5_360.mp4 Sec. Of War Hegseth Signs Memo to Allow Service Members to Carry Firearms on Base For The Center Square Daily for April 3rd, 2026, host Jared Strong talks about Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signing a memo instructing leadership to allow service members to request to carry private firearms on base. 2026-04-04T12:31:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 156 Pete HegsethSecretary of Warmilitaryfirearmsgun controlsecond amendmentmilitary basepersonal protectionservice membersgun free zones https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1793636/u-s-nato-relations-strain-as-iran-conflict-continu-pSHOlevvnp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1793636_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1793636_video_v5_360.mp4 U.S., NATO Relations Strain as Iran Conflict Continues For The Center Square Daily for April 3rd, 2026, host Jared Strong talks to The Center Square's Sarah Roderick-Fitch about the state of the conflict in Iran and the U.S.'s future with NATO. 2026-04-04T11:30:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 555 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1793637/illinois-senators-scrutinize-diversity-commissions-kuuN_eyNp6 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WtmP0by7jSo/maxresdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1793637_video_v5_360.mp4 Illinois Senators Scrutinize Diversity Commission’s High Salaries, Poor Performance For The Center Square Daily for April 3rd, 2026, host Jared Strong looks at Illinois' diversity commission coming under scrutiny by the Illinois Senate after The Center Square reported on the part time work and high pay of commissioners and the poor outcomes for the businesses they are meant to help. 2026-04-04T11:00:49.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 299 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1793952/gov-ferguson-adopts-gop-amendments-to-publics-safe-HmllAw1ZXI https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1793952_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1793952_video_v5_360.mp4 Gov. Ferguson Adopts GOP Amendments To Publics Safety Bill Gov. Ferguson Adopts GOP Amendments To Publics Safety Bill 2026-04-05T18:15:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Gov. FergusonGOP AmendmentsPublic Safety BillWashington StateLegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1793953/washington-state-superintendent-addresses-transgen-NKoMXfJmRt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1793953_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1793953_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington State Superintendent Addresses Transgender Athlete Controversy The superintendent talks to the Center Square's Carleen Johnson about the state's policy on Transgender athletes. 2026-04-05T17:15:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 transgender athletessports policyWashington statesuperintendenteducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1793954/the-income-tax-fight-is-just-beginning-in-washingt-_gBjvQ3QKm https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1793954_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1793954_video_v5_360.mp4 The Income Tax Fight Is Just Beginning In Washington State Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed the historic state income tax into law in Washington state. The fight against the legislation is just getting underway with foreseeable lawsuits, referendums and initiatives. Critics voice concerns that the legislation will lead to capital flight and hurt the business community in Washington. 2026-04-05T17:00:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1410 Washington stateincome taxBob Fergusontax legislationlegal challengesmillionaires taxstate government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1793955/high-school-students-call-out-washington-state-s-s-eq0W5Psvbl https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1793955_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1793955_video_v5_360.mp4 High School Students Call Out Washington State's Superintendent Two Washington State Sophomores are calling out the power structure in the state's school system after their experience facing off against a transgender athelete. 2026-04-05T15:15:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Washington StateSuperintendentTransgender AthleteHigh SchoolStudent ActivismEducation PolicyState Law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1793956/data-suggests-the-income-tax-may-be-casuing-capita-2p_xGuSBqp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1793956_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1793956_video_v5_360.mp4 Data Suggests The Income Tax May Be Casuing Capital Flight From Washington The Center Square's Tim Clouser and TJ Martinell discuss concerns over wealthy residents leaving Washington state over the new income tax legislation. Real estate listing point to wealthy residents preparing to leave the state. 2026-04-05T15:01:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 652 Washington stateincome taxcapital flightreal estatewealthy residentstax revenuestate budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1794264/washington-s-income-tax-may-hit-small-businesses-h-PHaz9M2kqq https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1794264_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1794264_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington's Income Tax May Hit Small Businesses Hard Washington's Income Tax May Hit Small Businesses Hard 2026-04-05T19:15:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Washington income taxsmall businesspass-through businesstax legislationbusiness flight https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1794934/mental-health-concerns-for-children-in-washington-kmlby5QUOp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1794934_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1794934_video_v5_360.mp4 Mental Health Concerns For Children In Washington Washington Parents Network Executive Director David Spring discusses this week’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the Colorado case involving First Amendment rights and counselors. 2026-04-06T14:39:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 63 mental healthchildren mental healthWashington statecounselingfirst amendmentDavid SpringWashington Parents Network https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1795358/critics-say-new-income-tax-will-hurt-small-busines-KdcffxtQhI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eJ-xmR3zyLQ/maxresdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1795358_video_v5_360.mp4 Critics Say New Income Tax Will Hurt Small Businesses In Washington The Center Square's Carleen Johnson discusses critics claims that the new Income Tax will hurt Small Businesses In Washington. 2026-04-07T14:01:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1795359/washington-in-focus-daily-4-06-26-gas-prices-soar-NJfyZJ5o_S https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1795359_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1795359_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 4.06.26 | Gas Prices Soar & Security Concerns In Seattle Washington in Focus Daily | Monday April 6, 2026 Tim Clouser hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, The United States enters the fifth week of conflict with Iran as gas prices hit record highs nationwide, the sheriff decertification bill now faces legal challenges, and the city of Seattle faces scrutiny for it's new policy around surveillance cameras ahead of hosting matches for the FIFA World Cup. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-04-06T22:30:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1712 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1795360/tech-sector-troubles-in-washington-over-income-tax-JR7DbrLtj3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1795360_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1795360_video_v5_360.mp4 Tech Sector Troubles In Washington Over Income Tax? Reports suggest the new state income tax in Washington may lead to tech companies leaving the state. How would an exodus of these jobs impact the state's tax base and budgets? 2026-04-06T22:00:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Washington stateincome taxtech sectortech companiesstate budgettax baseeconomic impactjobslayoffsstate spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1795361/parental-rights-girls-sports-and-income-tax-repeal-XwhURi9Sce https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4xvPqE8PsG4/maxresdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1795361_video_v5_360.mp4 Parental Rights,Girls Sports, and Income Tax Repeal Initiatives On The Ballot In Washington State There are three big ballot initiatives in Washington that will be voted on in November. Ones regarding parental rights, girls sports and repealing the state income tax. 2026-04-06T21:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1795362/the-center-square-daily-4-6-26-illinois-public-tra-gJFRtFNi94 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1795362_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1795362_video_v5_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 4.6.26 | Illinois Public Transit Gun Ban The Center Square Daily | Monday April 6th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Greg looks at President Trump's threats to Iran if they don't open the Strait of Hormuz. The Center Square's Andrew Rice joins to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court declining to hear a challenge to Illinois' gun ban on public transportation, as well as other cases upcoming on the Supreme Court's docket. And America's Talking with headlines from across the country. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com Quick Hits: WISCONSIN: https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_d1790e29-7920-491c-96ed-67ada6df50b4.html and https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_7a754e64-d465-4e20-b173-cb676b57b4f7.html WASHINGTON: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_939d0a85-cdcd-457e-8949-8ad839dba8bd.html ARIZONA: https://www.thecentersquare.com/arizona/article_eb6b1401-7eb2-4223-82f6-a347ab3352ea.html 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Trump threatens Iran 04:46 - Public transit carry ban 17:17 - America's Talking 2026-04-06T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1315 Donald TrumpIranSupreme Courtgun controlIllinoispublic transittaxesenergy prices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1795363/wealthy-individuals-are-leaving-washington-state-2eMY5FGW7l https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1795363_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1795363_video_v5_360.mp4 Wealthy Individuals Are Leaving Washington State People like Jeff Bezos and Howard Schultz are leaving Washington state. Does the income tax and capital gains tax impact wealthy individuals leaving the state? 2026-04-06T20:00:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Washington stateincome taxcapital gains taxwealthy individualstax revenueJeff BezosHoward Schultzstate spendingeconomic impacttax policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1795364/pres-trump-recounts-american-rescue-of-officer-sho-QhxEErNwcX https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1795364_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1795364_video_v5_360.mp4 Pres. Trump Recounts American Rescue of Officer Shot Down in Iran President Trump Holds a Press Conference with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. April 6, 2026 Source: White House 2026-04-06T19:54:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Donald TrumpIranMilitary RescueOfficer RescueUS Military https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1795365/sec-hegseth-draws-parallel-between-downed-pilots-r-A1HJ4rVYUy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1795365_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1795365_video_v5_360.mp4 Sec. Hegseth Draws Parallel Between Downed Pilot’s Rescue From Iran and Easter President Trump Holds a Press Conference with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. April 6, 2026 Source: White House 2026-04-06T19:46:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Pete HegsethDonald TrumpIranPilot RescueEasterWhite House https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1795366/the-impact-the-income-tax-may-have-on-the-tech-sec-7TiroIW37l https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1795366_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1795366_video_v5_360.mp4 The Impact The Income Tax May Have On The Tech Sector In Washington The Center Square's TJ Matinell discusses reports of tech companies considering leaving the state in the wake of the new income tax. 2026-04-06T18:56:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 income taxWashington statetech sectorcapital gains taxbusiness incentives https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1795843/vp-vance-praises-hungary-s-energy-policies-holds-u-w8qaHHKBGp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1795843_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1795843_video_v5_360.mp4 VP Vance Praises Hungary's Energy Policies, Holds Up Orbán as Example of Leadership Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary in Budapest April 7, 2026 Source: White House 2026-04-07T16:30:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 JD VanceViktor OrbanHungaryEnergy PolicyEnergy CrisisEuropeEnergy IndependenceEnergy Security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1795844/vp-vance-europe-needs-to-get-serious-about-peace-i-IbSrDhzSlq https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1795844_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1795844_video_v5_360.mp4 VP Vance: Europe Needs To ‘Get Serious’ About Peace in Ukraine, Holds up Hungary as Example Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary in Budapest April 7, 2026 Source: White House 2026-04-07T16:15:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 JD VanceViktor OrbanHungaryUkraineRussiaPeaceDiplomacyEuropeBudapest https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1795845/lawsuit-filed-over-blocking-public-vote-on-state-i-iQ8k6i76WL https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1795845_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1795845_video_v5_360.mp4 Lawsuit Filed Over Blocking Public Vote On State Income Tax Let's Go Washington's Brian Heywood is suing Washington Secretary of State, Steve Hobbs, for blocking a public vote on the news state income tax. 2026-04-07T16:01:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Washington statelawsuitstate income taxpublic voteSteve HobbsBrian HeywoodLet's Go Washingtonmillionaire's taxreferendum https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1795846/security-concerns-grow-in-seattle-ahead-of-world-c-sN4yp3Z_sj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1795846_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1795846_video_v5_360.mp4 Security Concerns Grow in Seattle Ahead of World Cup Seattle is facing growing security and surveillance concerns ahead of the World Cup, as city leaders pause expansion of CCTV cameras and temporarily shut down key police technology. In mid-March, Seattle officials halted the expansion of surveillance cameras and deactivated automatic license plate reader (ALPR) systems, a tool widely used by law enforcement to identify stolen vehicles and track suspects. The move follows new Washington state laws restricting how surveillance data can be used, particularly in relation to immigration enforcement. Supporters say the changes protect privacy, while critics—including law enforcement agencies—warn the restrictions could impact public safety. In this video: Seattle pauses surveillance camera expansion ahead of the World Cup Police license plate reader systems shut down statewide Debate over privacy vs. public safety intensifies New law limits data sharing and retention across agencies What this could mean for crime prevention and major events As Seattle prepares for a global event, the future of surveillance technology—and its role in public safety—remains uncertain. 2026-04-07T16:00:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 625 SeattleWorld CupsecuritysurveillanceCCTVALPRlicense plate readerprivacyWashington stateimmigration enforcementpublic safetydata sharingdata retention https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1795847/vp-vance-criticizes-eu-social-media-policies-durin-MOdVAL7sQ5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1795847_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1795847_video_v5_360.mp4 VP Vance Criticizes EU Social Media Policies During Remarks in Hungary Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary in Budapest April 7, 2026 Source: White House 2026-04-07T15:45:16.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 JD VanceEUSocial MediaCensorshipHungaryViktor OrbánBrusselsDigital CensorshipVoter Information https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1795848/how-the-strait-of-hormuz-is-impacting-gas-and-oil-Qn3JEvouYX https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1795848_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1795848_video_v5_360.mp4 How The Strait of Hormuz Is Impacting Gas And Oil Prices In America The Strait of Hormuz plays a critical role in global oil supply—and disruptions there are driving up gas and oil prices in the U.S. In this video, we break down how tensions in the region are impacting energy markets, why prices are rising, and what it means for American consumers. 2026-04-07T15:45:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Strait of Hormuzgas pricesoil pricesenergy marketUS economyIranMiddle Eastenergy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1795849/lawsuit-targets-washington-income-tax-wisconsin-go-UrKeIEgjk6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1795849_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1795849_video_v5_360.mp4 Lawsuit Targets Washington Income Tax, Wisconsin Gov. Vetoes No Tax on Tips For The Center Square Daily for April 6, 2026 host Greg Bishop looks at headlines from across the country including attempts in Wisconsin to end subsidies for data centers, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoing a no tax on tips and overtime bill, Washington state facing a lawsuit over its new millionaires tax, and Arizona state republicans encouraging residents to file their taxes despite uncertainty about upcoming changes to the state's tax law. 2026-04-07T15:15:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 251 income taxtax lawtax reformWisconsin taxesWashington taxesArizona taxesstate income taxmillionaires taxtax exemptiondata center subsidies https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1795850/survey-reveals-shocking-numbers-of-washington-busi-BtW3zRwjQx https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1795850_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1795850_video_v5_360.mp4 Survey Reveals Shocking Numbers Of Washington Business Leaders Fleeing State The Center Square's Carleen Johnson breaks down a survey that says buissness leaders or leaving Washington state in the wake of a new state income tax and capital gains tax. 2026-04-07T15:01:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Washington Statebusiness relocationstate income taxcapital gains taxbusiness surveybusiness ownerstax policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1795851/gas-prices-surge-in-washington-iran-conflict-taxes-ps1U9luB-d https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1795851_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1795851_video_v5_360.mp4 Gas Prices Surge in Washington: Iran Conflict, Taxes & Supply Issues Explained Gas prices are soaring across the U.S., but Washington drivers are being hit especially hard, with prices climbing above $5 per gallon and diesel reaching record highs. So what’s behind the surge? Experts point to a combination of global conflict, supply disruptions, and state-level policies driving prices higher. The ongoing tensions involving Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz—a key global oil route—have significantly reduced oil supply, pushing prices up worldwide. At the same time, West Coast refinery shutdowns and Washington’s cap-and-invest program are adding additional pressure, making gas prices in the state higher than neighboring states like Idaho and Oregon. In this video: Why gas prices are rising nationwide Why Washington gas prices are among the highest in the U.S. The impact of the Iran conflict and global oil supply How state policies like cap-and-invest affect prices When drivers might finally see relief With oil supply still constrained, experts say prices could remain volatile for weeks or even months. 2026-04-07T15:00:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 768 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1795852/supreme-court-of-the-united-states-rejects-challen-O2kuAZvOfG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1795852_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1795852_video_v5_360.mp4 Supreme Court of the United States Rejects Challenge to Illinois Public Transit Gun Ban For The Center Square Daily for April 6, 2026, host Greg Bishop talks to The Center Square's Andrew Rice about news out of the Supreme Court this week and upcoming cases to watch. 2026-04-07T14:45:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 774 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1795853/trump-issues-threat-to-iran-ahead-of-deadline-to-r-fK0q02Jjyb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1795853_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1795853_video_v5_360.mp4 Trump Issues Threat to Iran Ahead of Deadline to Reopen Strait of Hormuz For The Center Square Daily for April 6, 2026, host Greg Bishop looks at President Trump's threats to Iran ahead of the Tuesday deadline he issued for opening the Strait of Hormuz. 2026-04-07T14:18:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 271 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1795987/washington-in-focus-daily-4-07-26-income-tax-heads-knElqKJgRB https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1795987_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1795987_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 4.07.26 | Income Tax Heads To Supreme Court & Budget Funding Questions Washington in Focus Daily | Tuesday April 7, 2026 Tim Clouser hosts The Washington in Focus Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers in Washington State. On today’s show, Gov. Bob Ferguson's new state income tax is headed to the state Supreme Court for a hearing over the ability to challenge the law with a ballot initiative, Puget Sound Energy is proposing another rate hike in Washington, and The Center Square's TJ Martinell shares an investigation into the state's public works account funds being redirected to cover budget deficits. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-04-07T22:30:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2030 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1795988/data-suggests-wealthy-individuals-are-leaving-wash-_5k_FM2txR https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1795988_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1795988_video_v5_360.mp4 Data Suggests Wealthy Individuals Are Leaving Washington State The Center Square's TJ Martinell discusses data suggesting wealthy individuals are leaving Washington state. 2026-04-07T21:00:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Washington statewealthy individualstaxesestate taxincome taxrevenueresidency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1795989/the-center-square-daily-4-7-26-illinois-gun-owners-rmIlk9Cvtv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1795989_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1795989_video_v5_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 4.7.26 | Illinois Gun Owners Plan Rally The Center Square Daily | Tuesday April 7th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Greg looks at the ongoing economic impacts of the conflict between the U.S. and Iran as the nation waits to see what will come as Pres. Trump's 8 o' clock deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz ticks closer. The Center Square's Esther Wickham joins to discuss one student who faced suspension after expressing support for ICE while the National Education Association spends $1.7 million to support Anti-ICE protests. And America's Talking with headlines from across the country. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com Quick Hits: WISCONSIN: https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_f2943760-6301-4ea4-8da6-1f91580a8106.html COLORADO: https://www.thecentersquare.com/colorado/article_7e981f80-d166-4a43-82ce-29dc6e23a055.html WASHINGTON: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_b361d1ec-417d-46da-afd0-a49c09845b4e.html PENNSYLVANIA: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_4a429ef1-2189-4ff4-beb8-c3fd927a7dec.html 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Geopolitics at the Pump 03:58 - Education Policy 14:34 - America's Talking 18:00 - Illinois in Focus 2026-04-07T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1449 iraninflationgun controleducation policytaxesIllinoisgun ownersNEAICEenergy pricessmall business https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1795990/sheriff-swank-democrats-bill-targets-sheriffs-free-ytvkxUVg9F https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1795990_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1795990_video_v5_360.mp4 Sheriff Swank: Democrats' Bill Targets Sheriffs Free Speech Sheriff Keith Swank says the Democrats' Sheriff Decertification Law targets sheriffs' free speech rights. 2026-04-07T20:00:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 SheriffFree SpeechDecertificationDemocratslaw https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1795991/the-trickle-down-effect-of-tax-policy-on-washingto-gOweo2xwUI https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1795991_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1795991_video_v5_360.mp4 The Trickle-Down Effect Of Tax Policy On Washington Jeff Bezos and Howard Schultz both have recently left Washington state in the wake of the passage of the capital gains tax and new state income tax. What kind of impact will these losses have on the state's tax base? 2026-04-07T19:00:43.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 tax policycapital gains taxWashington stateJeff BezosHoward Schultztax baseeconomic impact https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1795992/will-releasing-barrels-of-oil-from-the-strategic-p-NqX9S1FI6s https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1795992_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1795992_original_360.mp4 Will Releasing Barrels Of Oil From The Strategic Petroleum Reserves Bring Down Costs At The Pump? With gas and oil soaring throughout the nation, President Trump has ordered the release of barrels of oil from the strategic petroleum reserve. Will this move help bring down costs at the pump? 2026-04-07T19:00:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Strategic Petroleum ReserveSPRoil pricesgas pricesenergyDepartment of Energyinflation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1795993/concerns-raised-over-uc-santa-cruz-civics-program-Zn-ti6yccD https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1795993_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1795993_video_v5_360.mp4 Concerns raised over UC Santa Cruz civics program content (The Center Square) – The University of California, Santa Cruz developed The History & Civics Project for California's K-12 schools, with lessons that heavily focus on race and racial identity, according to an investigation by Defending Education. 2026-04-07T19:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 84 UC Santa Cruzcivics programK-12 educationracial identity1619 projectBlack Lives MatterJanuary 6thcurriculumcritical thinking https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1795994/what-can-consumers-do-to-offset-increases-in-gas-a-Ucm09WEOhC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1795994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1795994_original_360.mp4 What Can Consumers Do To Offset Increases In Gas And Oil Prices With gas and oil prices rising, what can consumers do to save money? In this video, we break down practical ways to offset higher fuel costs, from driving habits to budgeting tips, and what to expect moving forward. 2026-04-07T18:00:39.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 gas pricesfuel economysave moneyfuel costsdriving tipsbudgetinggasbuddyreduce consumption https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1795995/washington-s-gas-tax-help-fuel-gas-state-s-histori-K1-lFF4FCb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1795995_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1795995_original_360.mp4 Washington's Gas Tax Help Fuel Gas State's Historic Gas Prices Washington's gas tax legislation is adding to the soaring cost of the fuel at the pump. 2026-04-07T17:01:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 gas taxWashingtonfuel pricescap and investclimate policygasoline prices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1795996/sheriffs-sue-to-block-new-law-unconstitutional-dec-6RFwNo3Ug1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1795996_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1795996_video_v5_360.mp4 Sheriffs Sue to Block New Law — “Unconstitutional” Decertification Fight A group of Washington state sheriffs is taking legal action to block one of the most controversial laws passed in the 2026 legislative session. The lawsuit challenges Senate Bill 5974, which creates new requirements for sheriffs and expands the conditions under which they could be removed from office. Supporters say the law brings accountability and aligns sheriffs with standards applied to other law enforcement officials. But critics—including the plaintiffs—argue the legislation is unconstitutional and could allow unelected officials to remove elected sheriffs from office. In this video: Sheriffs file lawsuit to block new Washington law What Senate Bill 5974 changes for elected sheriffs Concerns over decertification and removal from office Debate over voter rights vs. oversight of law enforcement What happens next as the case heads to court A hearing is scheduled as the legal battle unfolds, with major implications for law enforcement and elected offices across Washington state. 2026-04-07T17:00:43.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 224 WashingtonsherifflawsuitdecertificationSenate Bill 5974law enforcementconstitutionalityvoter rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1796611/washington-state-is-using-accounting-tricks-to-bal-HfPRSBlp5P https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1796611_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1796611_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington State Is Using Accounting Tricks To Balance The State's Budget Washington state is using funding from a public works account to help balance the state budget. 2026-04-08T18:00:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Washington Statestate budgetpublic worksaccounting tricksbudget deficitstate fundingbond debtinfrastructure https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1796612/puget-sound-energy-looks-to-hike-rates-by-30-perce-XxzfHVOkHE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1796612_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1796612_video_v5_360.mp4 Puget Sound Energy Looks To Hike Rates By 30 percent Over The Next Two Years Puget Sound Energy is proposing a 30% rate increase over the next two years, raising concerns for Washington residents already facing high utility costs. We break down what’s driving the hike and what it could mean for your monthly energy bill. 2026-04-08T17:00:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Puget Sound Energyrate hikeutility costsenergy billWashington stateelectricity ratesenergy prices https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1796613/income-tax-fight-heads-to-state-supreme-court-KlUoHqeiKU https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1796613_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1796613_video_v5_360.mp4 Income Tax Fight Heads To State Supreme Court A new Washington state income tax is now at the center of a growing legal and political battle. After lawmakers passed a tax targeting income over $1 million, opponents are now pushing for a referendum that could let voters decide its fate before it takes effect. But the fight is already heading to court. After the Secretary of State rejected the referendum effort, organizers filed a legal challenge—setting up a major decision that could impact taxpayers across Washington. In this video, we break down: 👉 The details of Washington’s new income tax proposal 👉 Why a referendum effort was blocked 👉 The legal battle now unfolding in the courts 👉 What it could mean for voters, taxpayers, and the state’s budget With a tight timeline and the Washington Supreme Court set to weigh in, this story could shape the future of taxation in the state. 2026-04-08T16:30:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 141 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1796615/illinois-gun-owners-plan-rally-in-wake-of-supreme-TTDOSk8JeB https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1796615_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1796615_original_360.mp4 Illinois Gun Owners Plan Rally in Wake of Supreme Court Order For The Center Square Daily from April 7, 2026 host Greg Bishop discusses the responses to the Supreme Court rejecting the case challenging Illinois' transit gun ban and the upcoming rally in support of gun rights 2026-04-08T16:15:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 350 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1796617/washington-budget-funding-leads-to-concerns-if-rec-IHzPmQd8cc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1796617_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1796617_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington Budget Funding Leads To Concerns If Recession Hits Washington state is covering budget funding through funneling money from a public works account. This method of balancing the budget leads to concerns for state funding if a recession hits America. 2026-04-08T16:01:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1796618/student-suspended-for-pro-ice-flyer-while-nea-spen-sIzlP-gX4E https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1796618_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1796618_video_v5_360.mp4 Student Suspended for Pro-Ice Flyer While NEA Spends $1.7M To Help Anti-ICE Protests For The Center Square Daily from April 7, 2026 host Greg Bishop talks to The Center Square's Esther Wickham about a student suspended for a pro-ICE flyer while the National Education Association spends $1.7 million to help anti-ICE protests 2026-04-08T15:45:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 656 ICEimmigration enforcementstudent suspensionpro-ICEanti-ICENEANational Education Associationpolitical biasstudent rightsfree speechK-12 education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1796619/state-diverts-infrastructure-funds-to-cover-budget-BXgOFg_1A6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1796619_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1796619_video_v5_360.mp4 State Diverts Infrastructure Funds to Cover Budget Deficits Washington state is facing growing concerns over how it’s managing taxpayer funds. In this episode, we break down reports that money meant for public infrastructure projects—like roads and bridges—is being redirected to cover state budget deficits. With billions pulled from key accounts, including the rainy day fund and public works funding, critics warn this could create long-term risks for cities, counties, and future taxpayers. Is this a temporary fix—or a deeper structural budget problem? We dive into: 👉 How Washington is using infrastructure funds to plug deficits 👉 The potential risks for future projects and taxpayers 👉 What happens if the state can’t repay these funds 👉 Why local governments are raising concerns As budget pressures grow, this issue could impact everything from local infrastructure projects to the state’s financial stability. 2026-04-08T15:30:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 867 Washington state budgetinfrastructure fundingbudget deficittaxpayer moneypublic works https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1796620/report-iran-inflation-concern-small-businesses-_d7IvDewIM https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1796620_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1796620_video_v5_360.mp4 Report: Iran, Inflation Concern Small Businesses For The Center Square Daily from April 7, 2026 host Greg Bishop discusses the economic impacts of the conflict in Iran 2026-04-08T15:26:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 217 IranInflationSmall BusinessEconomic ImpactFuel PricesGas PricesChamber of Commerce https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1796621/heywood-progressive-democrats-in-seattle-don-t-und-fQQrK8fTGG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1796621_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1796621_video_v5_360.mp4 Heywood: Progressive Democrats In Seattle Don't Understand Regular People Don't Want An Income Tax Let's Go Washington Founder, Brian Heywood, says hyper-progressive Democrats in Seattle are out of touch with regular Washingtonians when it comes to new state income tax law. 2026-04-08T15:01:16.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 income taxwashington stateseattletaxesproperty taxgas tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1796623/clean-energy-law-linked-to-rising-utility-bills-in-5S1cQbW7ps https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1796623_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1796623_video_v5_360.mp4 Clean Energy Law Linked To Rising Utility Bills In Washington Rising utility bills in Washington state are becoming a major concern for families—and some lawmakers say state energy policy is to blame. In this interview, State Rep. Mary Dye breaks down why Puget Sound Energy rate hikes could increase by up to 30%, and how the Clean Energy Transformation Act is impacting everyday ratepayers. From billions in renewable energy investments to growing concerns over grid reliability, energy affordability, and rising monthly costs, this conversation dives into what’s driving higher electricity prices—and who ultimately pays the price. With energy costs climbing and more Washingtonians facing tough financial decisions, the debate over clean energy vs. affordability is heating up. 👉 What’s causing your power bill to rise? 👉 Are renewable energy mandates increasing costs? 👉 What does this mean for the future of energy in Washington? Watch now for a full breakdown. 2026-04-08T14:30:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 912 Washingtonutility billsclean energyenergy policyratepayersrenewable energyenergy costsPuget Sound EnergyMary DyeCETAgrid reliabilityenergy affordability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1796626/washington-drains-funds-uses-bonds-to-cover-up-bud-ZQFLpADNkH https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1796626_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1796626_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington Drains Funds, Uses Bonds to Cover Up Budget Deficits The Center Square's TJ Martinell investigated Washington state's Public Works account and found the state has been diverting funds from the account to help balance the state's budget. 2026-04-08T14:00:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Washington statepublic worksbudget deficitstate budgetgovernment spendingbondsTJ Martinell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1796628/rep-dye-wind-and-solar-are-insufficient-energy-sou-w5zGHbVDl3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1796628_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1796628_video_v5_360.mp4 Rep. Dye: Wind And Solar Are Insufficient Energy Sources For Ratepayers Rep. Mary Dye says the clean energy transformation act forces consumers to pay more for less efficient sources of energy like wind and solar. 2026-04-08T13:13:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 clean energywind energysolar energyenergy policyratepayersenergy costshydropower https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1797116/washington-in-focus-daily-4-08-26-major-democrat-f-L7F5mmnrcr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1797116_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1797116_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 4.08.26 | Major Democrat Fights The Income Tax & Recall Of Gov. Ferguson Washington in Focus Daily | April 8, 2026 Tim Clouser hosts Washington in Focus Daily, breaking down the top Washington state political news and issues impacting taxpayers, policy, and government spending. On today’s show: A former Democrat Supreme Court justice joins opposition to Gov. Bob Ferguson’s state income tax A recall petition emerges over vacancies on the Public Disclosure Commission New concerns over how Washington funds transportation and infrastructure projects Stay informed on the latest developments surrounding Washington taxes, government accountability, and state spending. 👉 Read more at TheCenterSquare.com 2026-04-08T22:30:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2074 Washington stateincome taxBob Fergusonrecall petitionstate spendinggovernment accountabilitytransportation funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1797119/republican-lawmaker-says-new-education-bill-is-abo-WUMR51_OLT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1797119_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1797119_original_360.mp4 Republican Lawmaker Says New Education Bill Is About Protecting The First Amendment Republican Lawmaker Says New Education Bill Is About Protecting The First Amendment 2026-04-08T22:29:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 120 First Amendmenteducation billreligious freedomschool choiceArizona legislaturereligious textsacademic creditparental rightsreligious education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1797121/new-bill-allows-families-to-reclassify-deaths-as-h-NVHOB8N3W5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1797121_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1797121_video_v5_360.mp4 New Bill Allows Families To Reclassify Deaths as “Homicide” In California A New Bill Allows Families To Reclassify Deaths as “Homicide” In California 2026-04-08T21:28:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 455 Californiahomicidedeath certificatereclassify deathsSB 1071Rosilicie Ochoa BoghBob ArchuletaIvy FitzpatrickMatt Capeloutodeath classification https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1797123/democrat-lawmaker-says-bill-allows-religious-influ-bwR93nzJWg https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1797123_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1797123_original_360.mp4 Democrat Lawmaker Says Bill Allows Religious Influence In The Classroom A Democrat Lawmaker In Arizona Says A New Bill Allows Religious Influence In The Classroom 2026-04-08T21:06:51.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 Arizonareligionclassroomeducation billreligious instructionpublic schoolscharter schoolsschool choicevoucher programLGBTQ https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1797125/the-center-square-daily-4-8-26-hegseth-tells-irani-66qQTMPvwX https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1797125_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1797125_video_v5_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 4.8.26 | Hegseth tells Iranians to 'Take Advantage' of Regime Change The Center Square Daily | Wednesday April 8th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Greg speaks with The Center Square's D.C. Bureau Chief Sarah Roderick-Fitch on the ground in front of the White House about the latest on the Iran ceasefire. The Center Square's Art Kane joins to discuss the work of the Enterprise and Investigative Unit. America's Talking with headlines from across the country. And Illinois in Focus looks at an Illinois legislative hearing questioning schools chief. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com Quick Hits: CALIFORNIA: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_9f9531b2-af4b-4644-80be-69b7b87e7564.html GEORGIA: https://www.thecentersquare.com/georgia/article_32c6bacb-4c7e-4ae8-8bcb-1f0de2d05ab4.html WISCONSIN: https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_4833785f-9e04-42c4-935e-1c2caacb055e.html OHIO: https://www.thecentersquare.com/ohio/article_29eb1911-6f8d-46a2-8f9f-36e1be4f8b87.html 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - TCS at The White House 06:49 - Illinois Senators Scrutinize Diversity Commission 16:54 - America's Talking 20:16 - Illinois in Focus 2026-04-08T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1712 Iran ceasefireHegsethIllinois educationregime changeMiddle Easttaxpayerschool choice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1797127/the-true-cost-of-war-with-iran-and-the-8-trillion-o13G7mP9Du https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1797127_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1797127_video_v5_360.mp4 The True Cost of War With Iran — And the $8 Trillion Price Tag Since 9/11 The cost of war with Iran is already adding up—but it’s only a fraction of what the U.S. has spent in the Middle East since 9/11. In this video, we break down the real taxpayer cost of war, from the price of missiles and fighter jets to the staggering total spent in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria over the past 25 years. How much does a single strike cost? How quickly do military expenses add up? And what does this mean for U.S. taxpayers moving forward? 👉 Cost of missiles, airstrikes, and military operations 👉 Daily cost of modern warfare 👉 Total U.S. spending in Middle East conflicts since 2001 👉 What future conflict with Iran could cost Watch now for a clear, data-driven breakdown of the true cost of war. Video Sources: • Envato • ITN Archive • Black Box • EuroNews • AFP News Agency • CBS Mornings • Voice of America • WCNC • Mario Nawfal on X • BRICS News on X • Brandon Straka on X • AF Post on X • Pakistan Strategic Forum on X • The White House 2026-04-08T20:06:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 570 cost of warmilitary spendingtaxpayer moneyUS debtwar with IranMiddle East conflictdefense spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1797129/hegseth-calls-on-iranians-to-take-advantage-of-new-DKOt0WsCt6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1797129_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1797129_video_v5_360.mp4 Hegseth Calls on Iranians To ‘Take Advantage’ of New Regime Opportunity The Center Square's D.C. Bureau Chief Sarah Roderick-Fitch asks Sec. of War Pete Hegseth questions during his April 8th Pentagon Press briefing 2026-04-08T19:44:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 97 Pete HegsethIranIranian RegimeUranium EnrichmentMiddle EastUS PolicyPentagon https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1797131/minnesota-sets-new-graduation-record-amid-stagnant-UnamWK9PF5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1797131_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1797131_original_360.mp4 Minnesota sets new graduation record amid stagnant test scores (The Center Square) – Minnesota high school graduation rates hit a record high for the second straight year, even as test scores show little recovery from pandemic-era learning loss. New data from the Minnesota Department of Education shows the class of 2025 recorded a four-year graduation rate of 84.9%, the highest in recorded state history and an increase of 0.7% from the previous year’s record. 2026-04-08T18:30:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 MinnesotaGraduation ratesTest scoresEducationPandemic learning lossHigh schoolAcademic performanceStudent success https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1800140/trump-s-dept-of-education-clashes-with-washington-S6hx12g4wL https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1800140_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1800140_original_360.mp4 Trump's Dept. Of Education Clashes With Washington Over Title IX The Trump Administration's DOE clashes with Washington State over Title IX and gender identity. 2026-04-09T17:01:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1800144/washington-s-new-state-income-tax-explained-rAD9AJy7uk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1800144_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1800144_original_360.mp4 Washington's New State Income Tax Explained The Center Square's Tim Clouser gives an overview of the new state income tax legislation. 2026-04-09T16:00:49.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Washington stateincome taxstate taxtax legislationTim ClouserThe Center Squarestate supreme court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1800146/report-finds-around-607-million-in-ebt-theft-in-20-mkcNFr0D4u https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1800146_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1800146_video_v5_360.mp4 Report Finds Around $607 Million in EBT Theft in 2025 Jimmy Chen, founder of Propel, discusses EBT theft and the impact it has on victims who need EBT to make ends meet. 2026-04-09T15:33:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 91 EBTEBT theftSNAPfood stampsJimmy ChenPropelfraudcard skimming https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1800147/income-tax-fight-heats-up-former-democrat-justice-UQq767SX2L https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1800147_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1800147_video_v5_360.mp4 Income Tax Fight Heats Up — Former Democrat Justice Joins Lawsuit Washington’s proposed state income tax is now at the center of a growing legal and political battle—with opposition coming from both sides of the aisle. In this episode of Washington in Focus, we break down how a former Democrat Supreme Court justice is joining the fight, and why this case could ultimately be decided by the Washington State Supreme Court. The debate centers on whether the income tax is constitutional, and whether voters will have a chance to weigh in through a referendum effort—despite lawmakers including provisions that could limit that option. We cover: 👉 The legal challenge to Washington’s income tax 👉 Bipartisan opposition and key players involved 👉 The role of the state Supreme Court 👉 The push to get the issue on the ballot 👉 What this could mean for taxpayers moving forward With potential court rulings, ballot efforts, and long-standing legal precedent all in play, this case could shape the future of tax policy in Washington state. 2026-04-09T15:30:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 848 income taxWashington statestate supreme courttaxpayerslegal challengeDemocratRepublicanbipartisanstate income taxPhil TalmadgeRob McKenna https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1800150/gov-bob-ferguson-faces-a-recall-petition-in-washin-GpJHjUIxfq https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1800150_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1800150_original_360.mp4 Gov. Bob Ferguson Faces A Recall Petition In Washington A recall petition emerges over vacancies on the Public Disclosure Commission 2026-04-09T15:01:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Bob Fergusonrecall petitionWashington StatePublic Disclosure Commissiongovernment vacanciesConnor Edwardscampaign finance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1800152/where-is-washingtons-gas-tax-money-going-cca-spend-wB-5DCK9lC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1800152_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1800152_video_v5_360.mp4 Where Is Washington’s Gas Tax Money Going? CCA Spending & Transportation Debate Washington drivers are paying some of the highest gas taxes in the nation—but are those dollars going where they should? In this video, lawmakers raise concerns about how funds from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA) are being spent, and whether enough is being invested in road maintenance, bridges, and critical infrastructure. Critics argue billions are being directed toward transit, electrification, and climate programs, while basic infrastructure like roads and bridges are being overlooked—leading to higher long-term costs and project delays. We break down: 👉 How CCA funds are currently being used 👉 The debate over transportation vs. climate spending priorities 👉 Rising gas taxes and what drivers are paying 👉 Concerns over infrastructure maintenance and project backlogs 👉 What lawmakers say needs to change As costs rise and infrastructure needs grow, this debate could have major implications for Washington taxpayers, commuters, and the state’s economy. 2026-04-09T14:30:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 934 Washingtongas taxClimate Commitment ActinfrastructuretransportationfundingCCAroadsbridgesclimate programs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1800157/understanding-the-constitutional-fight-against-the-5kTjikymeE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1800157_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1800157_original_360.mp4 Understanding The Constitutional Fight Against The State Income Tax In Washington A major lawsuit is shaping up against the new income tax in Washington state. The Center Square's TJ Martinell explains the state's constitutional outlook on income in Washington state. 2026-04-09T14:01:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Washington stateincome taxconstitutionproperty taxstate law14th amendmentuniform rateprogressive tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1800159/critics-say-environmental-policies-prevent-constru-8Ma0lNEKGu https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1800159_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1800159_video_v5_360.mp4 Critics Say Environmental Policies Prevent Construction And Maintenance Projects In Washington Critics say Washington state's environmental policies and regulation make routine maintenance and infrastructure projects more difficult to complete. 2026-04-09T13:01:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Washington stateenvironmental policyconstructioninfrastructuregovernment regulationmaintenance projects https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1800161/california-sees-6-a-gallon-gas-prices-indecency-la-Mcw0cKPnsG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1800161_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1800161_original_360.mp4 California Sees $6 a Gallon Gas Prices, Indecency Law Draws Free Speech Concerns For The Center Square Daily from April 8, 2026 host Greg Bishop looks a headlines from across America 2026-04-09T12:30:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 211 gas pricesCaliforniaelection resultsfree speechOhio lawWisconsin Supreme CourtGeorgia electionDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1800162/illinois-legislators-take-school-chief-to-task-sG8XN0GqFB https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1800162_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1800162_video_v5_360.mp4 Illinois Legislators Take School Chief to Task For The Center Square Daily from April 8, 2026 host Greg Bishop looks at education debates in the Illinois legislature 2026-04-09T12:01:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 479 Illinoiseducationschool fundingproperty taxesstate budgetteacher ratioschool choice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1800164/u-s-senators-spend-big-on-checks-to-themselves-won-h5Jh_pKgs0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1800164_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1800164_video_v5_360.mp4 U.S. Senators Spend Big on Checks to Themselves, Won’t Share Records For The Center Square Daily from April 8, 2026 host Greg Bishop talks to Enterprise and Investigative Managing Editor for The Center Square, Art Kane, about the work of the unit including Senate spending 2026-04-09T11:30:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 629 Senate spendinggovernment wastetaxpayer moneyinvestigative reportingArt KaneCenter Squarecongressional perksgovernment accountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1800165/questions-remain-as-u-s-iran-enter-two-week-ceasef-4Kofi9H5RA https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1800165_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1800165_original_360.mp4 Questions Remain as U.S., Iran Enter Two Week Ceasefire For The Center Square Daily from April 8, 2026 host Greg Bishop talks to The Center Square's Sarah Roderick-Fitch on the ground at the White House about what to expect next in Iran conflict 2026-04-09T11:01:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 391 IranUnited StatesceasefireWhite HouseStrait of HormuzMiddle EastoilPakistannuclear program https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1800527/billions-spent-in-washington-to-meet-climate-goals-fIkrlBZW8j https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1800527_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1800527_video_v5_360.mp4 Billions Spent In Washington To Meet Climate Goals Washington state has spent billions of dollars in order to abide by state laws and regulations around climate policy. 2026-04-09T19:00:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 Washington stateclimate policygovernment spendingferry systemelectric boatshybrid boatsclimate goalsexecutive order https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1800528/a-former-democrat-state-supreme-court-justice-join-55_srMgTL- https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1800528_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1800528_video_v5_360.mp4 A Former Democrat State Supreme Court Justice Joins The Lawsuit Against The Income Tax In Washington A Former Democrat State Supreme Court Justice Joins The Lawsuit Against The Income Tax In Washington 2026-04-09T18:00:43.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 income taxWashington statestate supreme courtlawsuitdemocratphil talmadgerob mckenna https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1800736/public-disclosure-commission-accused-of-violating-7OD7Iwmlhc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1800736_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1800736_video_v5_360.mp4 Public Disclosure Commission Accused of Violating Open Meeting Law Public Disclosure Commission Accused of Violating Open Meeting Law 2026-04-09T23:09:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 80 Public Disclosure CommissionOpen Meeting LawGovernment TransparencyWashington StateExecutive Session https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1800737/washington-in-focus-daily-4-09-26-ferguson-takes-s-nbTu8-ij3Q https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1800737_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1800737_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 4.09.26 | Ferguson Takes Shots At His Opponents & Sheriff Reform Lawsuit Washington State’s new income tax is already facing multiple legal challenges—and the fight is escalating. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down a newly filed lawsuit from the Citizen Action Defense Fund, joined by former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna, challenging the legality of the state’s income tax in Klickitat County Superior Court. We also hear from a former Democratic State Supreme Court Justice, who has joined the case, raising concerns about how the tax could impact small businesses and whether it violates Washington’s constitution. Meanwhile, another legal battle is unfolding over Washington’s new sheriff decertification law (SB 5974)—with multiple sheriffs and a Kitsap County candidate filing lawsuits, arguing the law could be unconstitutional and give too much power to state agencies. 👉 Key topics covered: New lawsuit challenging Washington’s income tax Constitutional debate: Is income considered property? Small business concerns over tax impacts Governor Bob Ferguson’s response to legal challenges Sheriff decertification law lawsuits explained Concerns over social media requirements for law enforcement candidates With multiple lawsuits, potential injunctions, and possible ballot measures ahead, this story is rapidly evolving—and could have major implications for Washington taxpayers and voters. 2026-04-09T22:30:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1351 Washington Stateincome taxlawsuitsheriffdecertificationBob FergusonRob McKennaRick KussPhil Talmadge https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1800738/ag-bonta-announces-major-hospice-fraud-bust-in-los-VUpJ6nZadT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1800738_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1800738_video_v5_360.mp4 AG Bonta Announces Major Hospice Fraud Bust In Los Angeles County AG Bonta Announces Major Hospice Fraud Bust In Los Angeles County 2026-04-09T21:27:39.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 137 CaliforniaAttorney General Bontahospice fraudhealthcare fraudmoney launderingidentity theftLos Angeles CountyMedi-CalOperation Skip Trace https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1800739/wealthy-earners-seem-to-be-fleeing-washington-stat-ugGRdppXMn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1800739_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1800739_video_v5_360.mp4 Wealthy Earners Seem To Be Fleeing Washington State Over The New Income Tax Washington state may be facing a wealth exodus due to the new state income tax. 2026-04-09T21:00:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Washington stateincome taxwealth taxstate residencytax exoduswealthy earnersstate revenue https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1800740/the-center-square-daily-4-9-26-illinois-gun-violen-Fz8ORD9IhH https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1800740_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1800740_video_v5_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 4.9.26 | Illinois Gun Violence Prevention Committee Hears RIFL Act Debate The Center Square Daily | Thursday, April 9th, 2026 In today’s episode of The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop breaks down the biggest stories impacting taxpayers across the country. A new report reveals over $600 million in EBT (food stamp) theft in 2025, with criminals targeting vulnerable Americans through card skimming and fraud schemes. We take a closer look at how widespread the issue is and what states may do to stop it. We also dive into the economic fallout from tensions in the Middle East, including rising gas prices, disruptions in global energy markets, and the growing cost to U.S. taxpayers. How long could these impacts last? Plus, headlines from across the U.S.: • Ohio considers public funding to attract a women’s pro soccer team https://www.thecentersquare.com/ohio/article_4a907a74-0a2c-48b1-b8ad-ea1c68bec891.html • Seattle weighs major tax increases for its library system https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_8aebd429-ed8b-4819-9146-109f130e8f18.html • Georgia ranks high in road quality—but struggles with traffic https://www.thecentersquare.com/georgia/article_73963df0-73c4-4378-9019-f3b5f18753e3.html • Missouri pushes constitutional amendments to overhaul its tax system https://www.thecentersquare.com/missouri/article_93f287de-51bb-5530-9c8d-115c16e87efc.html And in Illinois in Focus, lawmakers debate controversial firearm legislation that could impact gun manufacturers, prices, and Second Amendment rights along with a new measure restricting detention facility locations. Stay informed on the policies, politics, and economic issues affecting you. 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates #News #Economy #GasPrices #EBT #Politics #Illinois #MiddleEast #Taxpayers 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - FOOD STAMP THEFT 05:05 - CEASEFIRE ECONOMY 12:39 - AMERICA'S TALKING 26:46 - IL’S RIFL ACT HEARD 2026-04-09T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1819 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1800741/why-is-income-tax-viewed-as-property-in-washington-ayQz8YN0LG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1800741_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1800741_video_v5_360.mp4 Why Is Income Tax Viewed As Property In Washington? Understanding the near century old Supreme Court ruling in Washington that recognizes income as property, 2026-04-09T20:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 income taxproperty rightsWashington StateSupreme Courttax lawlegal precedent https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1800742/seattle-mayor-katie-wilson-announces-new-shelters-Dha_tZ4ud3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1800742_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1800742_original_360.mp4 Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Announces New Shelters And Wrap-Around Services Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Announces New Shelters And Wrap-Around Services. 2026-04-09T19:58:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 155 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1800744/mckenna-gov-bob-ferguson-s-income-tax-violates-sta-snqsB2H4mT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1800744_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1800744_video_v5_360.mp4 McKenna: Gov. Bob Ferguson's Income Tax Violates State Law Former Attorney General Rob McKenna says the new state income tax violates Washington's constitution. 2026-04-09T19:51:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 92 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1800746/talmadge-income-tax-would-hit-small-businesses-har-vTGeU8XtB4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1800746_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1800746_original_360.mp4 Talmadge: Income Tax Would Hit Small Businesses Hardest Former Democratic State Senator and former WA Supreme Court Justice Phil Talmadge on the realities of who will be hurt by the new state income tax. 2026-04-09T19:19:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1800747/another-lawsuit-filed-over-sheriff-decertification-7QhORsvpAw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1800747_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1800747_original_360.mp4 Another Lawsuit Filed Over Sheriff Decertification Bill Another Lawsuit Filed Over Sheriff Decertification Bill 2026-04-09T19:14:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 151 sheriffdecertification billlawsuitWashington StateRick Kusscriminal justice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1800748/decertifying-sheriffs-based-on-their-social-media-4o3OqUekZr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1800748_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1800748_video_v5_360.mp4 Decertifying Sheriffs Based On Their Social Media Use? Sheriff candidate Rick Kuss says the sheriff decertification bill allows a board of unelected officials to remove sheriffs from office based off their social media use. 2026-04-09T19:14:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 sheriffdecertificationsocial mediaRick Kusslawsuitpolicecriminal justicebackground checkcandidateelection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1801099/what-to-know-about-seattles-proposed-tax-increase-od7HQuJfwE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1801099_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1801099_original_360.mp4 What to Know About Seattle’s Proposed Tax Increase & More Top State Headlines Across the U.S In this edition of America’s Talking, we take a look at key headlines from across the country, highlighting major policy decisions, spending proposals, and economic developments at the state and local level. Today’s stories include: • Ohio considers public funding to attract a women’s pro soccer team https://www.thecentersquare.com/ohio/article_4a907a74-0a2c-48b1-b8ad-ea1c68bec891.html • Seattle weighs major tax increases for its library system https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_8aebd429-ed8b-4819-9146-109f130e8f18.html • Georgia ranks high in road quality—but struggles with traffic https://www.thecentersquare.com/georgia/article_73963df0-73c4-4378-9019-f3b5f18753e3.html • Missouri pushes constitutional amendments to overhaul its tax system https://www.thecentersquare.com/missouri/article_93f287de-51bb-5530-9c8d-115c16e87efc.html Stay informed on the decisions shaping communities nationwide and how they may impact taxpayers and residents. 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates #USNews #StateNews #PublicPolicy #Economy #LocalGovernment 2026-04-10T14:01:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 260 state newspublic policytax increaselocal governmenteconomic developmentohio soccergeorgia roadsmissouri taxseattle library https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1801100/can-sheriffs-be-disqualified-over-social-media-wa-MW6K6idFLv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1801100_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1801100_original_360.mp4 Can Sheriffs Be Disqualified Over Social Media? WA Law Sparks Backlash A controversial Washington state law is raising new concerns about free speech and political influence in law enforcement. Critics argue the law could allow the Criminal Justice Training Commission to disqualify or decertify sheriffs based on their social media activity, potentially impacting who can run for office. Supporters say it’s about accountability—but opponents warn it could be used to target outspoken candidates and limit voter choice. Is this about standards—or control? 👉 Topics covered: Washington sheriff decertification law Social media requirements for law enforcement Free speech concerns in politics Criminal Justice Training Commission powers Candidate eligibility and voter rights 🔔 Subscribe for more quick updates on Washington politics and breaking legal battles 2026-04-10T13:43:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Washington statesheriffsocial mediafree speechlaw enforcementCriminal Justice Training Commission https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1801101/illinois-lawmakers-debate-gun-bill-detention-facil-oHpbSYW9Tj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1801101_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1801101_original_360.mp4 Illinois Lawmakers Debate Gun Bill & Detention Facility Restrictions | Illinois in Focus In this Illinois-focused segment of The Center Square Daily, we break down key legislation moving through the General Assembly as the spring session continues. Lawmakers held a heated discussion on the proposed Responsible Firearm Legislation Act, which would require firearm manufacturers to contribute to a state fund tied to gun-related injuries and deaths. Supporters say the measure addresses the financial impact of gun violence, while opponents raise concerns about potential costs, legal challenges, and access to firearms. We also cover a bill from House leadership that would restrict where detention facilities can be located, setting distance requirements from places like schools, daycares, and neighborhoods. The proposal follows ongoing concerns about community impact and public safety. With a May 31 deadline approaching, both measures remain part of broader policy debates shaping Illinois law. Stay up to date with Illinois policy, legislation, and taxpayer impact. 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for updates #Illinois #StatePolitics #PublicPolicy #GunPolicy #Legislation 2026-04-10T13:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 811 Illinoislegislationgun billdetention facilitiesstate politicsRIFL Actimmigration detention https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1801210/new-wa-income-tax-sparks-debate-over-fairness-and-NWC3mR8sKk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1801210_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1801210_video_v5_360.mp4 New WA Income Tax Sparks Debate Over Fairness and Constitutionality Washington’s proposed income tax is sparking a major political and legal debate. Democrats argue the tax is needed to fix what they call a regressive tax system, saying the wealthiest residents are not paying their fair share. But critics warn the plan could violate the Washington State Constitution and potentially open the door to taxing the income of all residents. Meanwhile, Let’s Go Washington founder Brian Heywood is asking the Washington State Supreme Court to allow a referendum—after the Secretary of State declined to process the request, citing the bill as “necessary for the budget.” Will voters ultimately get a say? 👉 Topics covered: Washington state income tax debate Regressive tax system explained Constitutional concerns Referendum fight and voter rights Brian Heywood and Let’s Go Washington 🔔 Subscribe for more quick updates on Washington politics and breaking policy debates 2026-04-10T14:15:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Washington income taxregressive taxstate constitutionBrian HeywoodLets Go Washingtonreferendumvoter rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1801611/murray-charter-school-success-puts-pressure-on-sys-UUjEExTrhO https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1801611_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1801611_video_v5_360.mp4 Murray: Charter School Success Puts Pressure On System Vicki Murray, Education Center Director at the Washington Policy Center, discusses the success of charter school students in Washington state—even as funding for charter schools faces another round of cuts. Murray highlights how charters continue to deliver strong results while operating with fewer resources. 2026-04-10T18:45:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 103 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1801612/government-overreach-wa-sheriff-law-faces-major-ba-thyf8DuJd7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1801612_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1801612_original_360.mp4 “Government Overreach?” WA Sheriff Law Faces Major Backlash Washington’s new sheriff decertification law is facing intense criticism from lawmakers and opponents across the state. During the legislative session, every Republican lawmaker opposed the bill, calling it one of the clearest examples of government overreach in recent years. Critics argue the law unfairly targets elected law enforcement officials, who are already accountable to voters. The debate centers on whether the law goes too far in allowing the state to intervene in locally elected positions—and what that means for voter control and accountability. 👉 Topics covered: Washington sheriff decertification law backlash Government overreach concerns explained Why Republicans opposed the bill Accountability of elected sheriffs Impact on voters and local elections 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on Washington politics and breaking legal battles 2026-04-10T18:15:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Washingtonsheriffdecertificationgovernment overreachlaw enforcementlocal electionsvoter control https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1801614/is-income-property-key-legal-question-in-wa-income--FR7uyy_MZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1801614_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1801614_video_v5_360.mp4 Is Income “Property”? Key Legal Question in WA Income Tax Lawsuit A major legal battle over Washington’s income tax may come down to one critical question: Is income considered property under the state constitution? Challengers filed their lawsuit in Klickitat County, a move that could impact the outcome as they seek a potentially more favorable court venue. Former Attorney General Rob McKenna argues the Washington Constitution is clear—income is property, and taxing it without following constitutional limits could violate the law. Supporters of the tax disagree, setting up a high-stakes legal showdown that could ultimately be decided by the Washington State Supreme Court. 👉 Topics covered: Washington income tax lawsuit explained Is income considered property? Rob McKenna’s constitutional argument Why court venue matters in legal cases Washington Supreme Court implications 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on Washington politics and legal battles 2026-04-10T17:15:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Washington income taxproperty taxRob McKennaWashington Constitutioncourt venueincome property https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1801616/mckenna-washington-states-constitution-recognizes-Uvu2q3Hfm- https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1801616_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1801616_video_v5_360.mp4 McKenna: Washington State’s Constitution Recognizes Income as Property McKenna: Washington State’s Constitution Recognizes Income as Property 2026-04-10T16:31:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 129 Washington StateConstitutionIncomePropertyTaxesAmendment 14Rob McKenna https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1801618/state-lawmakers-cut-7-million-in-funding-to-charte-5bY6iAp5UL https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1801618_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1801618_video_v5_360.mp4 State Lawmakers Cut $7 million In Funding To Charter Schools State Lawmakers Cut $7 million In Funding To Charter Schools 2026-04-10T16:31:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 119 charter schoolsschool fundingeducation budgetstate lawmakerspublic schools https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1801620/mckenna-fires-back-at-ferguson-focus-on-the-law-no-wbbVl3oUQv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1801620_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1801620_video_v5_360.mp4 McKenna Fires Back at Ferguson: “Focus on the Law, Not Politics” Tensions are rising in Washington’s income tax battle. Former Attorney General Rob McKenna is pushing back after comments from Governor Bob Ferguson, accusing him of focusing on personal attacks instead of addressing key constitutional issues. McKenna argues the debate should center on the plain language of the Washington Constitution and existing Supreme Court rulings—not political rhetoric. As legal challenges to the income tax grow, the fight is becoming both a legal and political showdown. 👉 Topics covered: Rob McKenna vs Bob Ferguson Washington income tax legal battle Constitutional arguments explained Political vs legal debate Supreme Court precedent in Washington 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on Washington politics and breaking legal stories 2026-04-10T16:15:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Rob McKennaBob FergusonWashington income taxlegal battleconstitutional lawSupreme CourtWashington politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1801621/600m-in-ebt-theft-reported-and-how-food-benefit-fr-gPHFh3r-o5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1801621_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1801621_video_v5_360.mp4 $600M in EBT Theft Reported and How Food Benefit Fraud Is Impacting Households A new report highlights a growing issue affecting millions of Americans: EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) theft. In this segment, we break down findings showing an estimated $607 million in stolen benefits in 2025, largely driven by card skimming and phishing schemes. The data, based on a nationwide survey of EBT users, points to how widespread the problem has become—and the real impact on households that rely on these benefits for food assistance. This issue is distinct from traditional fraud and instead focuses on criminal theft targeting benefit recipients directly. 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for updates #EBT #FoodAssistance #FraudPrevention #ConsumerProtection #Economy 2026-04-10T16:01:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 276 EBTfood assistancefraud preventionconsumer protectioneconomycard skimmingphishing schemesgovernment benefitsSNAPPropelEBT theft https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1801622/ferguson-fires-back-at-income-tax-critics-as-legal-GQviKRE7xn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1801622_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1801622_video_v5_360.mp4 Ferguson Fires Back At Income Tax Critics As Legal Fight Escalates Washington State’s new income tax is now facing a major legal challenge—and the fight could head all the way to the Supreme Court. A lawsuit filed by the Citizen Action Defense Fund, alongside former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna, is challenging the constitutionality of the state’s newly passed income tax. The case, filed in Klickitat County Superior Court, centers on a key legal question: Is income considered property under Washington law? Supporters of the tax argue it’s needed to fix what they call a regressive tax system. Critics, including legal experts and former officials, say the law may violate the state constitution and could open the door to broader income taxes in the future. The legal battle is already intensifying, with: A former Democratic State Supreme Court justice joining the lawsuit Small business groups warning of economic impacts A potential referendum fight brewing at the Washington State Supreme Court Lawmakers and Governor Bob Ferguson defending the policy With multiple lawsuits, possible ballot measures, and high-stakes constitutional questions, this story is rapidly evolving. 2026-04-10T15:30:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 562 income taxWashington stateBob FergusonRob McKennastate constitutionproperty taxlegal challengetaxationstate lawSupreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1801623/new-wa-law-lets-state-decertify-sheriffs-lawsuits-tWpxHDxumL https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1801623_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1801623_original_360.mp4 New WA Law Lets State Decertify Sheriffs—Lawsuits Already Filed Washington’s new sheriff decertification law (SB 5974) is already facing legal challenges. The law allows the Criminal Justice Training Commission to decertify sitting sheriffs and sets new requirements for candidates—including age limits, law enforcement experience, and even social media standards. Now, multiple sheriffs in Eastern Washington—along with the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs—have filed lawsuits, arguing the law is unconstitutional and overreaches state authority. With enforcement approaching, the legal battle is just getting started. 👉 Topics covered: Washington SB 5974 explained Sheriff decertification law details New requirements for sheriff candidates Lawsuits filed by Washington sheriffs Role of the Criminal Justice Training Commission Constitutional concerns and government authority 🔔 Subscribe for more breaking updates on Washington politics and legal battles 2026-04-10T15:15:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 WashingtonsheriffdecertificationSB 5974lawsuitCriminal Justice Training Commissionpolice chief https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1801624/gas-prices-surge-amid-middle-east-tensions-px-LFxTPDm https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1801624_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1801624_video_v5_360.mp4 Gas Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions Gas Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions | Economic Impact Explained In this segment of The Center Square Daily, we speak with Brett Rowland about the growing economic impact of tensions in the Middle East and what it means for consumers and taxpayers. As ceasefire talks continue, global energy markets remain under pressure. Gas prices have risen to their highest levels in years, and disruptions in key shipping routes are limiting the flow of oil and gas. Experts warn that even if conditions stabilize, prices may take time to come back down. 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for updates #GasPrices #Economy #Energy #MiddleEast #Inflation 2026-04-10T15:00:41.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 481 Gas PricesMiddle EastEnergy MarketEconomic ImpactInflationStrait of HormuzOil PricesFuel PricesTaxpayersConsumer Costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1801625/washington-sheriff-decertification-law-sparks-laws-PlX_dvtxCI https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1801625_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1801625_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington Sheriff Decertification Law Sparks Lawsuits Ahead of Deadline Washington State’s new sheriff decertification law is now facing multiple lawsuits—and the legal battle is heating up fast. A controversial new law, Senate Bill 5974, is set to take effect April 30, allowing the state to decertify elected sheriffs and impose new eligibility requirements—including social media scrutiny and experience standards. Now, multiple sheriffs and a Kitsap County candidate are fighting back in court. Two separate lawsuits have been filed, arguing the law is unconstitutional and could give too much power to state agencies like the Criminal Justice Training Commission. Plaintiffs are seeking an injunction to block the law before it takes effect. Critics say the law could: Allow removal of elected sheriffs based on political views Disqualify candidates over social media activity Undermine voter choice in local elections Supporters argue the law is about accountability—but opponents call it one of the most significant examples of government overreach in recent Washington state history. 👉 What this video covers: Washington sheriff decertification law explained (SB 5974) Why multiple lawsuits have been filed Legal arguments claiming the law is unconstitutional Concerns over social media requirements for candidates Timeline for court decisions and possible injunctions What this means for Washington voters and law enforcement ⚖️ With hearings already scheduled and enforcement just weeks away, the outcome of these cases could have major implications for law enforcement authority, elections, and constitutional law in Washington State. 🔔 Subscribe for daily coverage of Washington State politics, breaking legal battles, and policy updates 2026-04-10T14:30:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 630 WashingtonsheriffdecertificationlawsuitSB 5974Criminal Justice Training Commissionelectionsocial media https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1801723/wa-income-tax-could-discourage-small-business-grow-iMZu52ahcK https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1801723_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1801723_original_360.mp4 WA Income Tax Could Discourage Small Business Growth, Critics Say Concerns are growing over how Washington’s proposed income tax could impact small businesses. Critics say many small business owners are trying to grow, expand, and increase their income—but taxing both their business and personal earnings could act as a deterrent to success. Supporters argue the tax is necessary for fairness, but opponents warn it could discourage entrepreneurship and limit economic growth across the state. As the debate continues, small business owners are at the center of the conversation. 👉 Topics covered: Washington income tax impact on small businesses Business growth and taxation concerns Economic impact of new tax policies Debate over fairness vs growth Entrepreneurship in Washington state 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on Washington politics and economic policy 2026-04-10T21:15:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Washington income taxsmall business growthtax policyentrepreneurshipeconomic growthbusiness taxationincome tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1801724/the-center-square-daily-4-10-26-lawmakers-critical-TsnpWs5nF9 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1801724_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1801724_video_v5_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 4.10.26 | Lawmakers Critical of Illinois Ethics in Madigan Appeals The Center Square Daily | Friday, April 10th, 2026 In today’s episode of The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop breaks down the biggest stories impacting taxpayers across the country. California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced the results of a massive hospice fraud bust in Los Angeles County while other states continue to take a hard look at potential fraud in their government programs. We also dive into Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's appeal after being convicted on 10 counts relating to bribery and corruption last year. Plus, headlines from across the U.S.: Wisconsin - Evers signs Wisconsin online sports betting bill into law https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_462d57f5-0830-4a06-9e94-5e93d0ccbdbe.html Ohio - GOP proposal would ban college sports, cell phone bets in Ohio https://www.thecentersquare.com/ohio/article_67bc42f6-dba5-43b5-acc7-1b5cc1ecabfb.html Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania's minimum wage specifics still in play https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_f77a9788-adc4-4524-8cd0-41e379d64b3b.html Arizona - Republican senators seek to block Pima County's ICE limits https://www.thecentersquare.com/arizona/article_ec5bfd78-6b9c-4cd6-944b-551f4c9a3ecd.html 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates #News #Economy #GasPrices #EBT #Politics #Illinois #MiddleEast #Taxpayers 00:00 - Intro 01:19 - Fraud Crackdown 07:09 - Corruption Conviction Appeal 20:23 - AMERICA'S TALKING 2026-04-10T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1484 fraudcorruptionIllinois ethicstaxpayersmedicaid fraudsports bettingminimum wageArizona ICE limitsMichael Madigan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1801725/new-wa-law-could-remove-voter-elected-sheriffs-leg-PYqIhee2j0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1801725_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1801725_original_360.mp4 New WA Law Could Remove Voter-Elected Sheriffs—Legal Fight Begins A controversial Washington law is raising serious questions about voter rights and elected officials. Sheriffs are directly elected in 38 of Washington’s 39 counties—but under a new law, the Criminal Justice Training Commission could potentially decertify a sitting sheriff, even after voters put them in office. Critics argue this could override the will of voters and may be unconstitutional, with multiple lawsuits already filed challenging the law. Supporters say it’s about accountability—but opponents warn it could fundamentally change how local law enforcement leadership is determined. 👉 Topics covered: Washington sheriff decertification law explained Can elected sheriffs be removed? Role of the Criminal Justice Training Commission Voter rights and local elections Lawsuits challenging constitutionality 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on Washington politics and breaking legal battles 2026-04-10T20:15:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Washingtonsheriffdecertificationvoter rightslaw enforcementlocal electionsCriminal Justice Training Commissionlawsuit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1801726/this-is-unconstitutional-mckenna-slams-wa-income-t-VuqrBX2g8S https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1801726_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1801726_video_v5_360.mp4 “This Is Unconstitutional”: McKenna Slams WA Income Tax Law A major legal and political battle is unfolding over Washington’s new income tax law. Former Attorney General Rob McKenna is calling the law unconstitutional, arguing it violated the state constitution the moment it was passed. He says lawmakers should have taken the issue directly to voters through a constitutional amendment—instead of relying on the courts to decide. McKenna also claims the move keeps voters from weighing in on a major tax policy, raising concerns about transparency and accountability. With lawsuits already filed, the fight is now headed toward the courts—and potentially the Washington State Supreme Court. 👉 Topics covered: Washington income tax controversy Rob McKenna’s legal argument Constitutional amendment vs legislation Role of voters in tax policy Legal challenges to WA income tax 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on Washington politics and breaking legal battles 2026-04-10T19:15:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 Rob McKennaWashington income taxunconstitutionaltax lawconstitutional amendmentvoters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1802015/washington-in-focus-daily-4-10-26-critics-say-inco-b6WglzTSZ0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1802015_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1802015_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 4.10.26 | Critics Say Income Tax Will Apply To All & Charter School Cuts Washington State is facing major developments across tax policy, education funding, and public safety. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the Department of Revenue’s plan to hire more than 300 employees ahead of the state’s new income tax rollout—while legal challenges question whether the tax is constitutional. We also examine $7.5 million in budget cuts to charter schools, impacting thousands of students across Washington, despite reports showing strong outcomes for charter school graduates. And in Yakima, city leaders have approved a six-month moratorium on transition housing, as communities across the state push back against plans to expand transition facilities for individuals released from McNeil Island. 👉 Topics covered: Washington income tax rollout and hiring plan Legal challenges: Is the income tax constitutional? Department of Revenue expansion explained Charter school funding cuts and student impact Charter vs traditional school outcomes Yakima moratorium on transition housing Public safety concerns and community pushback McNeil Island and transition facility debate ⚖️ With lawsuits, budget decisions, and public safety concerns all colliding, Washington State is at the center of several high-stakes policy debates. 🔔 Subscribe for daily coverage of Washington State politics, education, and breaking policy developments 2026-04-10T22:30:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1603 Washington Stateincome taxcharter schoolsYakimahousing moratoriumpublic safetyMcNeil Island https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1802016/ferguson-responds-to-lawsuits-over-wa-income-tax-uIU86FYD-m https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1802016_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1802016_original_360.mp4 Ferguson Responds to Lawsuits Over WA Income Tax Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is responding to growing legal challenges over the state’s new income tax law. After signing the bill, Ferguson acknowledged lawsuits are coming—but says he’s confident the issue will be decided in court and supports both the judicial process and potential voter input. As the legal battle unfolds, the case could ultimately land before the Washington State Supreme Court, with major implications for taxpayers across the state. 👉 Topics covered: Bob Ferguson income tax response Washington income tax lawsuits Role of courts and voters in tax policy Legal challenges explained What happens next in Washington 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on Washington politics and breaking legal battles 2026-04-10T22:15:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Bob Fergusonincome taxWashingtonlawsuitstax policylegal challengesWashington State Supreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1802770/charter-schools-hit-with-7-5m-cut-despite-already-aUUQUCMRd1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1802770_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1802770_video_v5_360.mp4 Charter Schools Hit With $7.5M Cut Despite Already Receiving Less Funding Washington State lawmakers have approved $7.5 million in cuts to charter school funding, impacting students across all 15 public charter schools in the state. Unlike traditional public schools, charter schools in Washington do not receive local levy funding, meaning they already operate with fewer resources. Now, the latest cuts—about $1,500 per student—could lead to reductions in programs, staffing, and student support services. Supporters argue this deepens funding inequities, while critics continue to debate how education dollars should be allocated. 👉 Topics covered: Washington charter school funding cuts explained $7.5M reduction and per-student impact Charter vs traditional school funding differences Local levy funding gap Potential program and staffing cuts Washington education policy debate 📊 With fewer resources and new cuts, the future of charter schools in Washington is becoming a growing point of debate. 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on Washington State education policy and breaking news 2026-04-11T18:00:53.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 charter schoolsschool fundingeducation cutsWashington statelocal levy funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1802771/is-income-property-washington-state-s-constitution-LAeh8mJfXf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1802771_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1802771_video_v5_360.mp4 Is Income Property? Washington State's Constitutional Amendment 14 Explained 2026-04-11T16:00:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Washington StateAmendment 14Property TaxIncome TaxState Constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1802772/critics-say-new-income-tax-will-apply-to-everyone-agQ8rhepxp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1802772_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1802772_video_v5_360.mp4 Critics Say New Income Tax Will Apply To Everyone In Washington Washington State is ramping up efforts to implement its new income tax—despite ongoing legal challenges. The Department of Revenue plans to hire more than 300 employees ahead of the tax rollout, which is set to begin in 2029. Supporters say the hiring is necessary to ensure compliance, while critics argue it signals broader impacts beyond just millionaires. At the same time, a lawsuit filed by former Attorney General Rob McKenna, the Citizen Action Defense Fund, and a former State Supreme Court justice is challenging the constitutionality of the tax. The case centers on a key question: Is income considered property under Washington law? The legal battle is now headed toward the Washington State Supreme Court, where arguments over referendum rights and constitutional limits could determine the future of the tax. 👉 Topics covered: Washington income tax rollout explained Department of Revenue hiring 300+ employees Income tax lawsuit and legal challenge Rob McKenna’s constitutional argument Is income “property” in Washington? Supreme Court case and referendum debate Impact on taxpayers and small businesses ⚖️ With hiring underway and lawsuits advancing, Washington’s income tax fight is entering a critical phase. 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on Washington politics, taxes, and breaking legal battles 2026-04-11T16:00:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 430 Washington income taxincome tax lawsuitRob McKennataxpayer impactstate revenuetax policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1802773/wa-cuts-charter-school-funding-despite-strong-stud-hKf-egAq93 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1802773_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1802773_video_v5_360.mp4 WA Cuts Charter School Funding Despite Strong Student Outcomes Washington State lawmakers have approved $7.5 million in cuts to charter school funding, impacting thousands of students across the state—despite data showing strong student outcomes. Charter schools in Washington already receive less funding than traditional public schools, as they are excluded from local levy dollars. Now, the latest cuts—about $1,500 per student—could force reductions in programs and staffing. Supporters of charter schools point to research showing graduates are earning more money and achieving higher rates of homeownership compared to their peers in traditional public schools. Critics, however, continue to question funding priorities and the role of charter schools in the education system. 👉 Topics covered: Washington charter school funding cuts explained $7.5M reduction and impact on students Funding disparities between charter and traditional schools Charter school student outcomes and success rates Education policy debate in Washington State Reaction from education leaders and advocates 📊 With funding cuts and performance data at odds, the debate over charter schools in Washington is intensifying. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage of Washington State education policy and breaking political stories 2026-04-11T15:00:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 488 charter school fundingWashington stateeducation policystudent outcomesschool budget cutspublic schools https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1802774/if-a-released-offender-reoffends-who-is-responsibl-K2X-SZ7Axt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1802774_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1802774_original_360.mp4 If a Released Offender Reoffends—Who Is Responsible? WA Law Debate As Washington State expands efforts to transition sexually violent predators into communities, a major legal question is emerging: Who is responsible if they reoffend? Critics argue that some offenders may be too dangerous to release, raising concerns about public safety and legal liability. If a crime occurs after release, could the state, Department of Corrections, or other agencies be held accountable? Legal experts say these questions could ultimately be decided in court, potentially setting major precedents for how Washington handles offender releases and community safety. 2026-04-11T14:01:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Washington Stateoffender releaselegal liabilityDepartment of Correctionspublic safetyreoffendingsexually violent predatorscourt precedents https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1802775/this-strong-jobs-report-is-sending-a-warning-8CMXR2j1l6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1802775_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1802775_original_360.mp4 This “Strong” Jobs Report Is Sending a Warning Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the Job Market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2026-04-11T13:00:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 575 job marketunemploymenteconomic indicatorswage growthlabor force https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1802776/illinois-firearms-legislation-madigan-s-corruption-pz7Ii227bo https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1802776_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1802776_video_v5_360.mp4 Illinois Firearms Legislation & Madigan's Corruption Charge Appeal | Weekly Recap The Illinois Legislature considers firearms bills and looks at state education policy. Former Speaker Madigan appeals his corruption conviction. 2026-04-11T11:00:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2352 Illinoisgun controlMichael Madiganeducation fundingcorruption chargesgun lawsRIFL Actschool choiceIllinois HouseChris WelchSupreme Courtsecond amendmentethicsimmigrationstate government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1803214/wa-tracks-released-offenders-24-7-but-liability-qu-hUFDmnK56z https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1803214_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1803214_original_360.mp4 WA Tracks Released Offenders 24/7—But Liability Questions Remain Washington State officials say strict safeguards are in place for sex offenders released into transition facilities—but questions remain. Residents in these facilities are monitored 24/7, wear GPS ankle bracelets, and must follow 50–60 strict rules. If they violate those conditions, they can be sent back to McNeil Island or even prison. But critics are asking a bigger question: What happens if someone reoffends—and who is legally responsible? That issue could ultimately be decided in court. 👉 Topics covered: Washington sex offender transition facilities 24/7 monitoring and ankle bracelet tracking Rules and enforcement for released offenders McNeil Island and civil confinement explained Legal liability if an offender reoffends Public safety concerns in Washington ⚖️ As the state expands these programs, the debate over safety vs liability continues to grow. 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on Washington public safety, policy, and legal debates 2026-04-12T18:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 sex offendersWashington StateMcNeil Islandlegal liabilitypublic safetytransition facilitiesGPS trackingDepartment of Correctionscivil confinement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1803215/income-tax-fight-heads-to-supreme-court-state-dive-TKaQEr0ydL https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1803215_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1803215_video_v5_360.mp4 Income Tax Fight Heads to Supreme Court & State Diverts Billions To Balance The Budget Washington State is facing growing scrutiny over its budget practices—and a major legal battle over a new income tax could soon reach the Washington State Supreme Court. Investigative reporting reveals billions of dollars have been diverted from the Public Works Assistance Account, a fund originally designed to support critical infrastructure like roads, bridges, water, and housing development. Instead, lawmakers have used those funds to help fill budget gaps—raising concerns about long-term financial risks and transparency. At the same time, a high-profile legal challenge to Washington’s new income tax is gaining momentum, with a former State Supreme Court justice and former Attorney General joining the fight. The case centers on a critical constitutional question: Is income considered property under Washington law? With billions at stake, potential impacts on infrastructure and housing, and a legal battle that could reshape the state’s tax system, this story is rapidly evolving. 👉 Topics covered: Washington State budget and funding controversy Public Works Assistance Account explained Billions diverted from infrastructure funding Washington income tax lawsuit update Supreme Court legal battle explained Is income considered property in Washington? Impact on housing, roads, and local governments ⚖️ With lawsuits, potential ballot measures, and constitutional questions in play, Washington’s fiscal future could be decided in court. 2026-04-12T17:00:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2246 Washington Statebudget controversyPublic Works Assistance Accountincome taxSupreme Courtproperty tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1803217/income-tax-starts-in-2029-but-wa-is-already-hiring-qA_DHEdC2j https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1803217_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1803217_original_360.mp4 Income Tax Starts in 2029—but WA Is Already Hiring Hundreds to Help Collect Revenues Washington State is preparing for its first-ever income tax on millionaires—and the rollout is already underway. The Department of Revenue plans to hire more than 300 employees over the next few years to manage enforcement and compliance, even though the tax won’t officially be collected until 2029 (based on 2028 earnings). Supporters say the hiring is necessary to ensure proper implementation, while critics question the scale of the expansion and what it signals about the future of the tax. 👉 Topics covered: Washington income tax rollout timeline Department of Revenue hiring 300+ employees When the income tax takes effect (2029) Impact on millionaires and small businesses Administrative costs and government expansion 📊 With hiring already beginning, Washington’s income tax plan is moving forward—despite ongoing legal and political debates. 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on Washington politics, taxes, and breaking policy developments 2026-04-12T16:00:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1803219/wa-cities-push-back-on-plan-to-place-violent-offen-VkHNHDan5G https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1803219_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1803219_original_360.mp4 WA Cities Push Back On Plan To Place Violent Offenders In Communities The Yakima City Council has approved a six-month moratorium on halfway houses and community transition facilities for sexually violent predators—highlighting growing concerns across Washington State. The move comes as the state looks to expand its system for releasing individuals from McNeil Island, where sexually violent predators are civilly committed after serving prison time. While state officials say these transition facilities include strict monitoring and safeguards, local leaders and residents are raising concerns about public safety, property values, and lack of community input. Cities like Yakima, Pasco, and others are now trying to delay or regulate where these facilities can be placed—but under state law, they cannot fully block them. 👉 Topics covered: Yakima moratorium on sex offender facilities explained What is McNeil Island and civil commitment? Community concerns over transition housing State law vs local control in Washington Public safety and recidivism debate What happens after the 6-month moratorium ⚖️ With more facilities potentially coming and local resistance growing, this issue is shaping up to be a major state vs local control battle in Washington. 🔔 Subscribe for daily updates on Washington State politics, policy, and breaking local stories 2026-04-12T15:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 555 Washington StateYakimasex offenderscivil commitmentpublic safetyMcNeil Islandlocal controlstate lawcommunity transition facilitieshalfway houses https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1803220/hurting-the-most-vulnerable-wa-charter-school-cuts-kRS2rwUyUp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1803220_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1803220_original_360.mp4 “Hurting the Most Vulnerable”: WA Charter School Cuts Spark Backlash Washington’s charter school funding cuts are drawing strong criticism—especially over their impact on at-risk students. Education leaders argue charter schools serve some of the state’s most vulnerable populations, including low-income students, students of color, and those in special education. They say continued funding cuts force schools to do more with less, raising concerns about fairness, consistency, and long-term outcomes. Critics of the cuts question whether current budget decisions align with the state’s stated commitment to equity in education. 👉 Topics covered: Washington charter school funding cuts Impact on at-risk and underserved students Education equity and funding debate Charter vs traditional school funding Budget priorities in Washington State 📊 As the debate over education funding continues, questions remain about how resources are allocated—and who is most affected. 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on Washington State education policy and political debates 2026-04-12T14:00:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1803221/arizona-republican-senators-seek-to-block-pima-cou-nESqe2SN6Z https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1803221_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1803221_original_360.mp4 Arizona Republican Senators Seek To Block Pima County’s ICE Limits (The Center Square) - Arizona Senate Republicans are challenging a resolution Pima County passed that restricts federal law enforcement from conducting operations in the county. Senate President Warren Petersen, R-Gilbert; President Pro Tempore T.J. Shope, R-Casa Grande; and Majority Leader John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, filed a complaint this week with Attorney General Kris Mayes’ office in an effort to stop the resolution. 2026-04-12T13:00:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 254 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1803222/the-true-cost-of-war-with-iran-and-the-8-trillion-ZbvLv5ROrC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1803222_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1803222_original_360.mp4 The True Cost of War With Iran — And the $8 Trillion Price Tag Since 9/11 The cost of war with Iran is rising fast — and taxpayers are already footing the bill. Since the conflict began in March 2026, the United States has spent more than $30 billion on military operations, including weapons, logistics, and air support. A single Tomahawk missile costs about $1.3 million, while interceptor missiles can reach up to $15 million each. According to defense analysis, the war is costing nearly $891 million per day, and reports suggest the Trump administration could seek $200 billion from Congress for a full-scale conflict. But this isn’t just about today’s spending. Over the past 25 years, U.S. wars in the Middle East — including Iraq and Afghanistan — have cost trillions. Pentagon estimates show $1.6 trillion in direct military spending, while broader estimates factoring in long-term costs reach nearly $8 trillion. And the true cost may be even higher: Nearly $2 trillion in interest on war-related debt Long-term veteran care potentially reaching tens of trillions Decades of economic and human impact As tensions with Iran grow, experts warn history could repeat itself — with costs far exceeding early projections. 👉 How much will this war really cost? 👉 And who ultimately pays the price? Video Sources: • Envato • ITN Archive • Black Box • EuroNews • AFP News Agency • CBS Mornings • Voice of America • WCNC • Mario Nawfal on X • BRICS News on X • Brandon Straka on X • AF Post on X • Pakistan Strategic Forum on X • The White House 2026-04-12T13:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 570 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1803223/experts-lawmakers-critical-of-illinois-ethics-in-t-d4PnS-FDPD https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1803223_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1803223_original_360.mp4 Experts, Lawmakers Critical of Illinois Ethics in the Wake of Madigan Appeals (The Center Square) – In the wake of new legal proceedings in a high-profile Illinois corruption case, attempts to reform ethics requirements for state officials have weakened but not stopped. Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan, D-Chicago, is appealing his conviction that led to his seventh-and-a-half year sentence in federal prison. Madigan was found guilty on 10 counts relating to bribery and corruption as a public official last year. In the time between the start of investigations into Madigan and today, ethics reforms have been a hot-button issue, but many say reforms have not been put in place. 2026-04-12T12:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 812 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1803224/california-probe-ends-267m-in-alleged-hospice-frau-YyIDb3uXMB https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1803224_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1803224_original_360.mp4 California Probe Ends $267M in Alleged Hospice Fraud From The Center Square Daily for April 10, 2026 host Greg Bishop looks at efforts across the states to end fraud in state programs. 2026-04-12T11:00:55.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 410 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1803225/washington-referendum-challenge-constitution-vs-la-zWvTrWxBRz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1803225_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1803225_original_360.mp4 Washington Referendum Challenge Constitution vs Lawmakers A major legal battle is unfolding in Washington State over whether voters can challenge the new income tax law. At the center of the dispute is Senate Bill 6346, which lawmakers labeled as an “emergency” measure—making it referendum-proof and preventing voters from weighing in. Groups like Let’s Go Washington argue that designation is unconstitutional, saying the law does not meet the standard required to bypass a public vote. The case now heads toward the Washington State Supreme Court, where justices will decide whether voters have the right to challenge the law. 👉 Topics covered: Washington income tax law SB 6346 explained What “referendum-proof” means Constitutional challenge to WA lawmakers Voter rights and ballot measures Let’s Go Washington legal argument Supreme Court case and timeline ⚖️ The outcome could determine not just the future of the income tax—but whether Washington voters get a say at all. 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on Washington politics, legal battles, and breaking news 2026-04-11T22:01:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1803226/inside-mcneil-island-where-wa-sends-violent-sex-of-16Veb55l5Q https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1803226_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1803226_original_360.mp4 Inside McNeil Island: Where WA Sends Violent Sex Offenders Indefinitely What happens after a convicted sex offender finishes their prison sentence in Washington State? In some cases, they are sent to McNeil Island, a secure facility where individuals deemed sexually violent predators are civilly committed—sometimes for decades or even the rest of their lives. Courts determine whether an individual remains a danger to society, and if so, they are placed in this isolated facility rather than released back into the public. Often described as a form of “civil confinement,” McNeil Island plays a central role in Washington’s approach to managing high-risk offenders—but it’s also at the center of a growing debate over public safety and future releases. 👉 Topics covered: What is McNeil Island in Washington? Civil commitment of sex offenders explained What qualifies as a sexually violent predator How long offenders can be held Public safety and legal considerations ⚖️ As the state explores moving some offenders into communities, understanding McNeil Island is key to the broader debate. 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on Washington State public safety, policy, and legal issues 2026-04-11T20:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1803588/not-without-risk-concerns-grow-over-wa-offender-re-L9DQG2-YhY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1803588_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1803588_original_360.mp4 “Not Without Risk”: Concerns Grow Over WA Offender Releases Into Communities s Washington State begins transitioning some sexually violent predators out of confinement facilities like McNeil Island, concerns are growing among residents. While officials point to strict safeguards, monitoring, and supervision, critics argue that releasing individuals once deemed too dangerous for society still carries real risks for local communities. Many residents question whether these facilities belong near neighborhoods or schools, saying that even with safeguards in place, public safety concerns remain. 👉 Topics covered: Washington sex offender release concerns Community reaction to transition facilities McNeil Island and civil confinement explained Safeguards vs real-world risk debate Public safety and neighborhood impact ⚖️ As the state moves forward, the debate continues over how to balance public safety, legal obligations, and community concerns. 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on Washington public safety, policy, and local debates 2026-04-12T22:00:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1803589/report-charter-school-grads-beat-public-school-out-Rmu8mtiOYw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1803589_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1803589_original_360.mp4 Report: Charter School Grads Beat Public School Outcomes in WA A new report is raising questions about education funding in Washington State. According to recent data, charter school graduates are earning more money and achieving higher homeownership rates than their peers from traditional public schools—despite receiving less funding overall. The report, “Turning the Tassel in Washington State,” tracks student outcomes several years after graduation, examining income, employment, and long-term success. The findings are fueling debate over whether funding levels align with student outcomes—and what that means for education policy moving forward. 👉 Topics covered: Washington charter school outcomes explained Income and homeownership rates for graduates Charter vs traditional public school comparison Education funding disparities in WA Long-term student success data 📊 With better outcomes despite fewer resources, the role of charter schools in Washington is becoming a bigger topic in the education debate. 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on Washington State education policy and data-driven stories SEO Keywords (naturally embedded): Washington charter school outcomes, charter vs public school results WA, education funding disparity Washington, Turning the Tassel report, student success Washington state, charter school performance WA, Washington politics education 2026 2026-04-12T20:00:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804399/ca-gov-candidate-solorzano-calls-for-audits-energy-kg6dSRkXU8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804399_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804399_original_360.mp4 CA Gov Candidate Solorzano Calls for Audits, Energy Investment & High-Speed Rail Accountability California gubernatorial candidate Gretha Solorzano discusses her vision for reviving the state’s economy, expanding in-state energy production, and increasing government accountability. In this interview, Solorzano argues California faces both a spending problem and a revenue challenge as high earners and businesses leave the state. She calls for more investment in jobs, refineries, and infrastructure, while also pushing for an audit of California’s high-speed rail project and changes to the state’s permitting and environmental review process. Her campaign platform also highlights infrastructure spending, tax reform, and energy policy as core issues in the 2026 race. As California voters weigh questions about affordability, economic growth, and public spending, debates over energy, regulation, and major infrastructure projects are likely to remain front and center. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on California politics, elections, and policy debates. #GrethaSolorzano #CaliforniaPolitics #CaliforniaGovernor #Election2026 #HighSpeedRail #EnergyPolicy #GovernmentAccountability #CaliforniaEconomy #Infrastructure #BreakingNews #USPolitics #StatePolitics #Affordability #CaliforniaNews 2026-04-14T14:28:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 293 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804404/ca-assemblywoman-laurie-davies-calls-for-prop-36-f-0bTH61FtoM https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804404_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804404_original_360.mp4 CA Assemblywoman Laurie Davies Calls for Prop 36 Funding, Audits & Homeless Program Reform California Assemblywoman Laurie Davies discusses key priorities including fully funding Proposition 36, improving public safety, and increasing accountability in government spending. Davies emphasizes the need to support law enforcement, expand access to mental health and addiction treatment, and ensure services for special needs communities are properly funded. She also raises concerns about fraud and inefficiencies in homelessness programs, calling for audits and better coordination between agencies. The conversation highlights ongoing debates over how California allocates taxpayer dollars, with a focus on accountability, program effectiveness, and restoring public trust in government spending. As the state heads toward another election cycle, issues like public safety, homelessness, and budget oversight remain central to the policy discussion. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on California politics, elections, and policy debates. #LaurieDavies #CaliforniaPolitics #Prop36 #PublicSafety #HomelessCrisis #GovernmentSpending #Election2026 #BreakingNews #USPolitics #StatePolitics #Accountability #Budget #CaliforniaNews 2026-04-14T14:24:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 517 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804408/ca-assemblyman-david-tangipa-calls-for-gas-tax-pau-XghXdidvLS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804408_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804408_original_360.mp4 CA Assemblyman David Tangipa Calls for Gas Tax Pause, Housing Reform & Less Regulation California Assemblyman David Tangipa discusses key policy issues including high taxes, housing affordability, and regulatory reform in the state. Tangipa argues that California residents are facing rising costs while seeing limited return on taxpayer investment. He outlines proposals to pause the gas tax, reduce regulatory barriers to housing development, and streamline permitting processes to increase housing supply. The discussion also touches on broader economic concerns, including state spending, population outmigration, and legal challenges impacting development projects. Tangipa emphasizes the need for reforms aimed at lowering costs and improving affordability for California residents. As debates over taxes, housing, and economic policy continue, these issues are expected to play a central role in upcoming elections. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on California politics, policy debates, and breaking news. #DavidTangipa #CaliforniaPolitics #GasTax #HousingCrisis #CostOfLiving #Election2026 #Regulation #BreakingNews #USPolitics #StatePolitics #CaliforniaNews #Affordability #Taxes #HousingReform 2026-04-14T14:18:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 289 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804411/ca-sen-tony-strickland-pushes-prop-36-funding-slam-1AG3y7daLF https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804411_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804411_original_360.mp4 CA Sen. Tony Strickland Pushes Prop 36 Funding, Slams Billionaire Tax & Spending Policies California State Senator Tony Strickland discusses key policy priorities, including fully funding Proposition 36, addressing public safety, and pushing back against a proposed billionaire’s tax. Strickland highlights bipartisan support for Prop 36, noting it passed in all 58 counties and received strong voter approval. He argues the measure should be fully funded to support law enforcement, mental health services, and accountability programs. The senator also raises concerns about California’s economic direction, criticizing what he describes as excessive government spending and warning about potential impacts of new tax proposals. He outlines efforts to lower costs for residents, including energy reforms, housing initiatives, and reducing barriers for first-time homebuyers. As debates over affordability, taxation, and state spending intensify, these issues are expected to play a major role in upcoming elections. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on California politics, policy debates, and breaking news. #TonyStrickland #CaliforniaPolitics #Prop36 #Election2026 #Taxes #CostOfLiving #PublicSafety #HousingCrisis #BreakingNews #USPolitics #StatePolitics #Budget #Affordability #Republicans #Democrats 2026-04-14T14:14:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 345 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804415/ca-gop-chair-corrin-rankin-outlines-2026-agenda-co-WVgeBwx0uc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804415_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804415_original_360.mp4 CA GOP Chair Corrin Rankin Outlines 2026 Agenda | Cost of Living, Crime & Homeless Crisis California Republican Party Chair Corrin Rankin discusses the GOP’s priorities heading into the 2026 election, focusing on affordability, public safety, education, and the state’s ongoing homelessness crisis. Rankin highlights concerns about the rising cost of living in California, including housing, gas, and groceries, as well as challenges facing families and workforce migration out of the state. She also addresses Republican support for funding Proposition 36 and emphasizes the importance of collaboration between state and federal leadership. As the 2026 election approaches, debates over economic policy, crime, education, and government accountability are expected to play a central role in California politics. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on elections, policy debates, and state politics. #CorrinRankin #CaliforniaPolitics #Election2026 #GOP #CostOfLiving #PublicSafety #HomelessCrisis #Education #BreakingNews #USPolitics #StatePolitics #CaliforniaNews #Republicans #Democrats #PolicyDebate 2026-04-14T14:09:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 211 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804418/gop-candidate-steve-hilton-blasts-california-leade-KDToM7-Qjv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804418_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804418_original_360.mp4 GOP Candidate Steve Hilton Blasts California Leadership | Poverty, Taxes & Cost of Living Debate California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton is criticizing decades of Democratic leadership, pointing to high poverty rates, rising costs of living, and business climate concerns. In this interview, Hilton outlines his vision for California’s future, including increased resource production, economic reforms, and changes to how the state manages public funds. He also questions whether voters will support continued one-party rule amid ongoing economic challenges. The discussion also touches on government spending, state deficits, and broader concerns about taxes, affordability, and accountability. As California heads toward a major election, debates over economic policy, taxation, and leadership are intensifying. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on state politics, elections, and policy debates. #SteveHilton #CaliforniaPolitics #Election2026 #GOP #CaliforniaGovernor #CostOfLiving #Taxes #BreakingNews #PoliticalNews #USPolitics #Economy #StatePolitics #NewsUpdate #Democrats #Republicans 2026-04-14T14:06:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 226 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804419/ted-cruz-warns-of-deepening-political-divide-ahead-jIOW8YDWCu https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804419_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804419_original_360.mp4 Ted Cruz Warns of Deepening Political Divide Ahead of Election | Trump, Taxes & Border Debate Senator Ted Cruz is sounding the alarm on growing political tensions as the next election approaches. In this speech, Cruz argues the country is becoming increasingly divided, pointing to sharp disagreements over former President Donald Trump, tax policy, and border security. Cruz highlights recent claims about declining illegal border crossings, falling crime rates, and new tax policies, while also criticizing media coverage and political opposition. He warns that rising anger and polarization could make the upcoming election cycle especially volatile. This comes as debates over income taxes, federal spending, and economic policy continue to heat up across the country. 🔔 Stay updated with the latest political news, policy debates, and election coverage. #TedCruz #DonaldTrump #Election2026 #Politics #USPolitics #BreakingNews #PoliticalDivide #BorderCrisis #TaxPolicy #ElectionNews #Congress #Republicans #Democrats #NewsUpdate #WashingtonDC 2026-04-14T14:03:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 582 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804421/doj-raises-concerns-over-virginia-gun-legislation-GHHo3y8s6S https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804421_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804421_original_360.mp4 DOJ Raises Concerns Over Virginia Gun Legislation In this segment of The Center Square Daily, we examine a recent letter from the U.S. Department of Justice to Virginia officials regarding proposed firearm legislation. The DOJ outlines concerns that certain measures under consideration could conflict with existing constitutional interpretations and past court rulings. The letter references legal precedent and signals potential federal action if laws are enacted in ways that may restrict protected rights. We also provide context on similar legal challenges across the country, as courts continue to weigh questions about firearm regulations, enforcement, and constitutional boundaries. Stay informed on the legal and policy developments shaping this ongoing issue. 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for updates #SecondAmendment #PublicPolicy #Law #Virginia #DOJ 2026-04-14T14:01:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 604 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804424/pritzker-on-media-funding-gas-tax-debate-illinois-6nEDeFAn7C https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804424_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804424_original_360.mp4 Pritzker on Media Funding & Gas Tax Debate | Illinois in Focus In this Illinois in Focus segment of The Center Square Daily, we break down key policy discussions involving Governor J.B. Pritzker and state lawmakers. Governor Pritzker highlights Illinois’ efforts to support local journalism through tax credits and funding initiatives aimed at sustaining news organizations across the state. The program includes support for small and nonprofit outlets as the media landscape continues to evolve. We also cover the ongoing debate over gas taxes and affordability, as some lawmakers push for a temporary pause on certain fuel taxes to provide relief amid rising prices. Supporters argue it could lower costs for consumers, while others raise concerns about impacts on infrastructure funding. With the legislative session underway and a key deadline approaching, these issues remain central to broader conversations about state spending and economic policy. 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for updates #Illinois #StatePolitics #PublicPolicy #GasPrices #LocalNews 2026-04-14T13:00:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 492 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804425/washington-in-focus-daily-4-13-26-income-tax-backl-sufeFp9YsU https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804425_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804425_original_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 4.13.26 | Income Tax Backlash & Anti-Theft Funding Cut A major legal battle is underway in Washington State after a new income tax law was signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson—and now it’s being challenged in court. A coalition including the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), former Attorney General Rob McKenna, and former State Supreme Court Justice Phil Talmage has filed a lawsuit arguing the tax violates the Washington Constitution. Critics warn the 9.9% tax on income above $1 million could hit small businesses harder than expected—especially those structured as pass-through entities, where business income is taxed as personal income. Meanwhile, controversy is growing over Gov. Ferguson’s last-minute veto of $500,000 in funding aimed at combating organized retail theft—despite rising crime and billions in losses for retailers statewide. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down: The income tax lawsuit and constitutional arguments Why small businesses say they could be impacted Concerns about future income tax expansion The retail theft crisis in Washington Why the veto is drawing backlash from lawmakers and retailers Stay informed on the biggest policy battles shaping Washington State. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #SmallBusiness #RetailTheft #Politics #TaxPolicy #BreakingNews #BobFerguson #WashingtonNews #Economy #BusinessNews 2026-04-13T22:30:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1335 Washington StateIncome TaxSmall BusinessRetail TheftTax PolicyBob FergusonWashington NewsEconomy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804426/the-center-square-daily-4-13-26-doj-warns-virginia-n0RRl0c85m https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804426_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804426_original_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 4.13.26 | DOJ Warns Virginia on Gun Laws In today’s episode of The Center Square Daily, we cover major national and state-level developments impacting policy, transparency, and taxpayer costs. The U.S. Department of Justice is warning Virginia lawmakers over proposed firearm restrictions, raising constitutional concerns tied to the Second Amendment and recent court precedent. At the same time, similar debates are unfolding in other states as lawmakers consider new firearm-related policies. Plus the taxpayer cost of 25 years of war in the Middle East. We also take a closer look at government transparency in Atlanta, where efforts to access public records tied to federal grant spending could cost hundreds—or even thousands—of dollars. What does that mean for accountability and access to information? Plus: A breakdown of federal spending tied to years of military involvement abroad The challenges journalists face when requesting public records Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker discusses support for local media and ongoing policy debates Stay informed on the policies, legal questions, and taxpayer impacts shaping today’s headlines. 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates #News #PublicPolicy #SecondAmendment #Transparency #Economy #Taxpayers 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Second Amendment 10:33 - Transparency Watch 20:50 - The taxpayer cost of war 30:25 - Pritzker on the Press 2026-04-13T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2303 Second AmendmentDepartment of Justicegun controlVirginiafirearmstransparencytaxpayer costgovernment spendingAtlantaJ.B. PritzkerIllinoismilitary interventionMiddle Eastpublic recordslocal news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804429/critics-say-the-new-state-income-tax-will-apply-to-p_ZxCj_u-g https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804429_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804429_original_360.mp4 Critics Say the New State Income Tax Will Apply to All Washingtonians Critics Say the New State Income Tax Will Apply to All Washingtonians 2026-04-13T19:39:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 76 Washington stateincome taxstate income taxtax policytax lawWashington residents https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804431/critics-say-the-new-state-income-tax-will-hurt-sma-aGyT4U__XC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804431_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804431_original_360.mp4 Critics Say the New State Income Tax Will Hurt Small Businesses Critics Say the New State Income Tax Will Hurt Small Businesses 2026-04-13T19:39:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 69 state income taxsmall businesspass through entitiesC-corpbookkeeping costsaccounting costsbusiness income https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804432/talmadge-taxpayers-must-get-value-before-any-new-r-8VAFNaoiwS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804432_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804432_original_360.mp4 Talmadge: Taxpayers Must Get “Value” Before Any New Revenue A former Washington state lawmaker is weighing in on the ongoing debate over taxes and government spending. Drawing from years on the Senate Ways and Means Committee, he says lawmakers must focus not just on raising revenue—but ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent effectively and tied to real needs. The comments come as Washington continues to face budget pressures and discussions around potential new taxes and spending priorities. 📌 In this video: Why lawmakers debate raising revenue The role of government spending oversight “Value for taxpayers” and accountability in budgeting Ongoing tax and budget discussions in Washington 2026-04-13T18:57:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 taxestaxpayersgovernment spendingrevenuebudgetaccountabilityWashington Statelawmakers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804434/representative-criticizes-illinois-diversity-commi-lTMaqBU-Bu https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804434_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804434_original_360.mp4 Representative criticizes Illinois' diversity commission From Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, references an investigation by The Center Square. 2026-04-13T18:16:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804436/governor-ferguson-addresses-500k-retail-theft-fund-ltNfUS_jrA https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804436_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804436_original_360.mp4 Governor Ferguson Addresses $500K Retail Theft Funding Veto Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is addressing criticism after vetoing funding aimed at cracking down on organized retail theft. Ferguson says the state already has more resources than ever to prosecute retail crime, pointing to efforts launched during his time as attorney general. However, with a reported $2 billion in budget cuts, the governor says tough financial decisions had to be made. The decision has sparked debate over public safety, retail crime, and state spending priorities as lawmakers and communities weigh the impact of the veto. 📌 In this video: Why Ferguson vetoed retail theft funding What resources already exist to combat organized retail crime The impact of Washington’s $2 billion budget cuts Ongoing debate over public safety funding 2026-04-13T16:21:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Bob FergusonWashingtonretail theftfunding vetobudget cutspublic safetyorganized crime https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804437/the-true-cost-of-war-8-trillion-already-spent-uXSBjUvSg0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804437_original_360.mp4 The True Cost of War: $8 Trillion Already Spent The true cost of war goes far beyond the battlefield. According to researchers at Brown University’s Costs of War Project, the total cost of U.S. post-9/11 wars has reached approximately $8 trillion—including long-term veteran care, disability benefits, homeland security, reconstruction, and interest on borrowed funds. Some projections warn that future conflicts could push that number as high as $50 trillion over the next 25 years. As tensions with Iran continue, history raises serious questions: Are we underestimating the complexity—and cost—of another prolonged conflict? This video breaks down the long-term financial impact of war and what it could mean moving forward. #WarCosts #Iran #USMilitary #DefenseSpending #Geopolitics #MiddleEast #MilitaryBudget #Economy #BreakingNews #WorldNews #IranConflict 2026-04-13T16:00:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804439/200-billion-for-war-with-iran-heres-what-past-wars-lzyFTBgWX6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804439_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804439_original_360.mp4 $200 Billion for War With Iran? Here’s What Past Wars Really Cost A potential $200 billion war with Iran may sound massive — but history shows it could be just the beginning. According to reports, the Trump administration may lobby Congress for $200 billion in funding for a full-scale conflict with Iran. But compared to past wars, that number is relatively small. After the September 11 attacks, the U.S. launched Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan in 2001. What started as a targeted military response turned into a long-term war costing nearly $900 billion, according to Pentagon estimates. 💰 The reality of modern war: $200 billion proposed for Iran $900 billion spent in Afghanistan Trillions spent across Middle East conflicts History shows that initial estimates often fall short — and costs can rise dramatically over time. 👉 Could a war with Iran follow the same path? 👉 And how much could it really cost taxpayers? 2026-04-13T15:00:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804441/one-day-of-war-with-iran-costs-891m-heres-the-brea-mGcDjiWtvC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804441_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804441_original_360.mp4 One Day of War With Iran Costs $891M — Here’s the Breakdown The cost of war isn’t just measured in strategy—it’s measured in staggering dollars. In March 2026, three U.S. fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by allied Kuwaiti air defenses in a friendly fire incident. While no lives were lost, the financial impact was massive—an estimated $279 million in losses. According to analysis from the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the cost of just one day of war with Iran could reach $891.4 million. Meanwhile, The Center Square reports the Trump administration may push Congress to approve $200 billion in funding for a full-scale conflict. This video breaks down the real financial cost of modern warfare—and what it could mean for taxpayers. #Iran #WarCosts #MilitarySpending #Defense #Geopolitics #USMilitary #BreakingNews #Economy #MiddleEast 2026-04-13T14:34:43.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804442/how-iraq-afghanistan-became-20-year-wars-VmWk4ehaKU https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804442_original_360.mp4 How Iraq & Afghanistan Became 20-Year Wars The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan were supposed to be quick missions — but they turned into decades-long conflicts. After early victories against Iraqi forces, the U.S. declared “mission accomplished.” But what followed was years of counterinsurgency, instability, and prolonged military involvement. In Afghanistan, initial objectives were met — the Taliban was pushed back and al-Qaeda weakened. But instead of ending there, the mission expanded into a 20-year occupation, attempting to rebuild the country in the image of Western democracies. 🎯 What started as short-term operations became: Years of counterinsurgency in Iraq A 20-year war in Afghanistan Long-term nation-building efforts that struggled to succeed Experts now say the U.S. underestimated the cost, complexity, and cultural challenges of these wars. 👉 How did quick missions turn into decades-long conflicts? 👉 And what lessons does it leave for future wars? 2026-04-13T14:00:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Iraq WarAfghanistan WarCounterinsurgencyNation BuildingU.S. MilitaryMiddle EastTalibanAl-Qaeda https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804443/30-billion-in-weeks-the-rising-cost-of-war-with-ir-et-UgfpvNa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804443_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804443_original_360.mp4 $30 Billion in Weeks: The Rising Cost of War With Iran The cost of war with Iran is adding up fast — and the U.S. has already spent more than $30 billion in just weeks since the conflict began on February 28, 2026. From $1.3 million Tomahawk missiles to interceptor missiles costing up to $15 million each, the price of modern warfare is staggering. Even operating fighter jets like the F-15 and F-35 costs tens of thousands of dollars per hour — before factoring in fuel, maintenance, and support crews. 💰 Where the money is going: $30+ billion already spent $1.3 million per Tomahawk missile $4–$15 million per interceptor missile Tens of thousands per hour to fly fighter jets And this is just the beginning. As the conflict continues, the total cost of war with Iran could climb significantly higher — raising questions about long-term spending, economic impact, and what comes next. 👉 How much will this war ultimately cost? 👉 And how fast will spending continue to rise? 2026-04-13T13:09:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 war costsmilitary budgetirandefense spendingtomahawk missileinterceptor missilefighter jets https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804842/organized-retail-theft-program-targets-crime-rings-g_5kO_itKI https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804842_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804842_original_360.mp4 Organized Retail Theft Program Targets Crime Rings | WA Pilot Aims to Support Law Enforcement A pilot program in Washington state is aiming to combat organized retail theft by strengthening coordination between law enforcement and retail organizations. The program provides funding to help identify repeat offenders and disrupt organized retail crime networks. Officials say these cases often involve coordinated theft operations, where individuals are directed to steal specific items in exchange for money or other incentives. Lawmakers and law enforcement have also raised concerns about the connection between organized retail theft and drug addiction, noting that some individuals are driven by substance abuse issues. As retail crime continues to impact businesses and communities, the program represents part of a broader effort to address public safety and organized crime in Washington state. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on crime, public safety, and policy developments. #RetailTheft #OrganizedCrime #WashingtonState #PublicSafety #LawEnforcement #BreakingNews #CrimeNews #USPolitics #DrugCrisis #PolicyDebate #CrimePrevention 2026-04-14T18:31:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804843/small-businesses-challenge-wa-income-tax-nfib-warn-nsFcYC-dh8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804843_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804843_original_360.mp4 Small Businesses Challenge WA Income Tax | NFIB Warns of Impact on Pass-Through Owners Small business groups are raising concerns over Washington state’s proposed income tax, warning it could disproportionately impact pass-through business owners. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is among the plaintiffs challenging the tax, arguing that many small businesses report income as personal earnings. Under the proposal, a 9.9% tax would apply to income above $1 million—potentially affecting business owners whose reported income appears higher due to pass-through structures. Supporters of the tax say it targets high earners, while critics argue it could unintentionally burden small businesses and entrepreneurs. As legal challenges move forward, the debate highlights broader questions about tax policy, small business impacts, and economic growth in Washington state. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on tax policy, small business issues, and state politics. #SmallBusiness #IncomeTax #WashingtonState #NFIB #TaxDebate #BreakingNews #USPolitics #Entrepreneurs #StatePolitics #EconomicPolicy #Taxes #BusinessNews 2026-04-14T17:30:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804844/pentagon-says-1-6-trillion-but-true-war-cost-much-dkRZmVwLwC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804844_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804844_original_360.mp4 Pentagon Says $1.6 Trillion—But True War Cost Much Higher | Debt, Interest & Hidden Costs The Department of Defense estimates that U.S. wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria cost roughly $1.6 trillion in direct military spending—about $8,278 per taxpayer. However, analysts say that number only reflects combat-related expenses like weapons, equipment, and operations. Additional costs—such as interest on deficit spending—have added nearly $2 trillion more to the national debt, significantly increasing the long-term financial burden. Experts argue the full cost of war includes not just direct spending, but also debt interest, long-term obligations, and broader economic impacts. As debates over defense spending and fiscal policy continue, understanding the true cost of war remains a key issue for policymakers and taxpayers alike. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on defense spending, national debt, and policy debates. #CostOfWar #NationalDebt #Pentagon #USMilitary #DefenseSpending #BreakingNews #USPolitics #WarCosts #Economy #MiddleEast #MilitaryBudget #PublicPolicy 2026-04-14T17:00:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804845/gov-ferguson-vetoes-retail-theft-funding-despite-r-kPrhGYV_rJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804845_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804845_original_360.mp4 Gov. Ferguson Vetoes Retail Theft Funding Despite Rising Cases | WA Crime Debate Intensifies A last-minute veto by the governor has sparked debate over funding efforts to combat organized retail theft in Washington state. The veto blocked $500,000 in funding for a pilot program designed to help law enforcement coordinate with retailers and identify repeat offenders. According to the King County Prosecutor’s Office, 142 retail theft cases were filed in just the first half of 2025—more than double the average in previous years. Supporters of the program argue it has been effective in targeting organized retail crime networks, while critics question the decision to cut funding amid rising theft cases. As concerns over retail crime grow, the debate highlights broader questions about public safety, funding priorities, and crime prevention strategies. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on public safety, policy decisions, and breaking news. #RetailTheft #WashingtonState #CrimeNews #PublicSafety #BreakingNews #USPolitics #LawEnforcement #OrganizedCrime #PolicyDebate #WashingtonPolitics #CrimeUpdate 2026-04-14T16:30:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804846/hidden-costs-of-war-8-trillion-spent-trillions-mor-sDmsa2j7bc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804846_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804846_original_360.mp4 Hidden Costs of War: $8 Trillion Spent, Trillions More in Debt & Long-Term Impact The true cost of U.S. involvement in Middle East wars extends far beyond official Pentagon estimates. While direct spending is estimated at around $8 trillion, additional costs—including interest on borrowed funds—have added nearly $2 trillion more to the national debt. Experts say these long-term financial burdens will continue to grow for years. Beyond financial costs, the wars have also resulted in significant human losses and broader economic impacts, including the long-term effects of lost productivity and veteran care. As policymakers debate future military involvement and federal spending, questions about the full cost of war—and who ultimately pays—remain central to the national conversation. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on national policy, defense spending, and economic impact. #CostOfWar #NationalDebt #MiddleEast #USMilitary #DefenseSpending #BreakingNews #USPolitics #WarCosts #Economy #Veterans #PublicPolicy #MilitarySpending 2026-04-14T16:14:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804848/income-tax-faces-new-legal-challenge-growing-busin-qe6DLGJA_W https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804848_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804848_original_360.mp4 Income Tax Faces New Legal Challenge & Growing Business Backlash A new lawsuit is challenging Washington’s proposed “millionaire tax,” setting up a major legal battle over the future of income taxes in the state. The tax would impose a 9.9% rate on income above $1 million, but opponents argue it violates the state constitution and decades of legal precedent. Supporters say it’s needed to address budget demands and generate new revenue. Small business groups are also raising concerns, warning that many businesses structured as pass-through entities could be impacted—even if owners aren’t traditional “millionaires.” 📌 In this video: Details of the Washington income tax lawsuit Arguments for and against the “millionaire tax” How small businesses could be affected What happens next in the courts and possible ballot challenges #IncomeTax #WashingtonState #MillionaireTax #SmallBusiness #TaxDebate #Politics 2026-04-14T16:08:56.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 650 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804849/lawsuit-filed-against-wa-income-tax-mckenna-talmad-vB3cQGuZok https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804849_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804849_original_360.mp4 Lawsuit Filed Against WA Income Tax | McKenna, Talmadge Challenge Millionaire’s Tax A new lawsuit has been filed in Washington state challenging the proposed income tax, also referred to as the “millionaire’s tax.” The legal challenge was filed in Klickitat County Superior Court and is being led by former Attorney General Rob McKenna, former state Supreme Court Justice Phil Talmadge, and attorneys with the Citizen Action Defense Fund. Supporters of the tax say it would apply a 9.9% rate on income above $1 million, while opponents argue it raises constitutional and economic concerns. As the legal battle unfolds, the case could have major implications for tax policy, state revenue, and future income tax proposals in Washington. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on state policy, legal challenges, and tax debates. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #MillionairesTax #TaxDebate #BreakingNews #USPolitics #LegalChallenge #StatePolitics #WashingtonPolitics #Taxes #SupremeCourt #PolicyDebate 2026-04-14T15:43:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804851/funding-to-fight-retail-theft-slashed-in-washingto-aR3aD2dfvG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804851_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804851_original_360.mp4 Funding To Fight Retail Theft Slashed In Washington Organized retail theft is costing Washington businesses billions—and now a veto from Governor Bob Ferguson is fueling debate over how to respond. Lawmakers and retailers say a pilot program aimed at cracking down on organized retail crime was showing results, with increased prosecutions and coordination between law enforcement and businesses. But Ferguson vetoed $500,000 in funding to continue the program, citing broader budget cuts. Supporters argue the program helped target repeat offenders and criminal networks, while critics warn the veto could put small businesses and communities at greater risk. 📌 Key points in this video: Why retail theft is rising in Washington The impact of the $500K veto Billions lost annually by retailers Lawmakers’ reaction to the decision How organized retail crime affects prices and public safety #RetailTheft #WashingtonState #BobFerguson #CrimeCrisis #PublicSafety #SmallBusiness 2026-04-14T15:00:53.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 511 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804852/transparency-watch-atlanta-puts-a-hefty-price-tag-1sPuNkPbdO https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804852_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804852_original_360.mp4 Transparency Watch: Atlanta Puts a Hefty Price Tag on Muslim Activists' Pay Records In this Transparency Watch segment, we examine the challenges of accessing public records and what it can cost to obtain them. An investigation into government spending in Atlanta highlights how fees tied to public records requests can add up quickly, with estimates reaching hundreds or even thousands of dollars. These costs can include time spent gathering documents, reviewing records, and making required redactions. We also look at: How public records laws vary by state What agencies can charge for fulfilling requests The balance between transparency and administrative costs Why access to public information is key for accountability This segment explores how public access to government records works—and the hurdles that can come with it. 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for updates #Transparency #PublicRecords #Accountability #Government #OpenRecords 2026-04-14T15:00:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 651 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804853/ca-assemblyman-tri-ta-pushes-tax-cuts-prop-36-fund-JF8EXSOBl_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804853_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804853_original_360.mp4 CA Assemblyman Tri Ta Pushes Tax Cuts, Prop 36 Funding & Affordability Reforms California Assemblyman Tri Ta discusses key issues facing the state, including affordability, taxes, and public safety. Ta highlights efforts to lower costs for Californians, including proposals to reduce the gas tax and support small businesses. He also expresses strong support for fully funding Proposition 36, emphasizing the need to provide resources for local law enforcement. The conversation also touches on broader economic concerns, including government spending, tax policy, and the need for increased financial oversight. Ta argues that addressing waste and improving accountability are critical steps toward making California more affordable. As debates over taxes, cost of living, and public safety continue, these issues are expected to play a central role in upcoming elections. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on California politics, elections, and policy debates. #TriTa #CaliforniaPolitics #Prop36 #TaxCuts #GasTax #CostOfLiving #Affordability #PublicSafety #Election2026 #BreakingNews #USPolitics #StatePolitics #CaliforniaNews 2026-04-14T14:54:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 510 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1804854/ca-treasurer-candidate-david-serpa-calls-for-audit-nV07fYGi8C https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1804854_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804854_original_360.mp4 CA Treasurer Candidate David Serpa Calls for Audits, AI Oversight & Prop 36 Funding Push California State Treasurer candidate David Serpa discusses plans to address the state’s budget deficit, reduce wasteful spending, and improve financial oversight. Serpa emphasizes the need for stronger auditing of government programs, including the use of artificial intelligence to identify fraud, waste, and inefficiencies. He also highlights support for fully funding Proposition 36 and reallocating resources if necessary to prioritize public safety and accountability. The conversation also touches on regulatory concerns, tax policy debates, and proposals to improve affordability through energy investment, housing reforms, and expanded economic development. As California faces ongoing budget challenges and cost-of-living concerns, debates over spending, taxation, and fiscal management are expected to play a major role in upcoming elections. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on California politics, elections, and policy debates. #DavidSerpa #CaliforniaPolitics #Prop36 #BudgetDeficit #GovernmentSpending #AI #Affordability #Election2026 #BreakingNews #USPolitics #StatePolitics #CaliforniaNews #Taxes #PublicSafety 2026-04-14T14:31:57.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 359 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1805014/washington-in-focus-daily-4-14-26-tax-hikes-impact-7UsQq-RfPe https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1805014_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1805014_original_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 4.14.26 | Tax Hikes Impacting Business & Anti-Theft Funding Cut Update In today’s episode of Washington In Focus Daily, multiple major policy issues collide — from rising retail theft to controversial tax hikes and a last-minute veto drawing backlash. Governor Bob Ferguson’s decision to veto $500,000 in funding for an organized retail theft task force is raising concerns among lawmakers and industry leaders, especially as reports show Washington is among the hardest-hit states for retail crime. At the same time, new nicotine taxes — including a 95% excise tax on many products — are sparking debate over whether higher taxes are reducing use or fueling black market activity. Key topics covered: Retail theft surge and public safety concerns Lawmaker reaction to vetoed funding Impact on small businesses and communities Rising nicotine taxes and cross-border purchasing Black market concerns tied to regulation As Washington faces growing challenges in crime, taxation, and enforcement, policymakers are under increasing pressure to find solutions. 📄 Source material: 🔔 Subscribe for daily coverage of Washington state politics, policy, and breaking news. #WashingtonState #RetailTheft #CrimeNews #PublicSafety #BreakingNews #TaxPolicy #NicotineTax #Seattle #USPolitics #PolicyDebate #SmallBusiness 2026-04-14T22:33:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1520 Washington StateRetail TheftTax HikesNicotine TaxBob FergusonCrimePublic SafetySmall Business https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1805015/gov-ferguson-vetoes-retail-theft-funding-despite-p-UHdsKltQW5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1805015_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1805015_original_360.mp4 Gov. Ferguson Vetoes Retail Theft Funding Despite Program Success | WA Crime Debate Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has vetoed $500,000 in funding for a retail theft pilot program, despite reports that the initiative was helping increase prosecutions of repeat offenders. The program aimed to improve coordination between law enforcement and retailers to target organized retail crime. Officials say the effort led to more cases being filed and helped identify repeat theft patterns. Retailers are now calling for continued support, warning that without funding, progress made in combating retail theft could stall. The decision is fueling debate over public safety funding, crime prevention strategies, and budget priorities in Washington state. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on public safety, policy decisions, and breaking news. #BobFerguson #WashingtonState #RetailTheft #PublicSafety #CrimeNews #BreakingNews #USPolitics #LawEnforcement #PolicyDebate #WashingtonPolitics #CrimeUpdate 2026-04-14T22:30:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Bob FergusonWashington StateRetail TheftPublic SafetyCrime PreventionLaw EnforcementBudget Priorities https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1805016/wa-lawmaker-criticizes-budgeting-revenue-push-spen-pL9GpZiyS8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1805016_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1805016_original_360.mp4 WA Lawmaker Criticizes Budgeting, Revenue Push | Spending vs Taxes Debate Intensifies A Washington lawmaker is raising concerns about state budgeting practices, arguing that lawmakers must focus more on responsible spending rather than continually seeking new revenue sources. The discussion highlights ongoing debates over taxation and government spending, with critics warning that increasing revenue without addressing expenditures may lead to long-term fiscal challenges. The lawmaker emphasizes the importance of prioritizing essential needs and ensuring taxpayer dollars are used effectively. As Washington faces continued policy debates over taxes, budgets, and economic priorities, questions around spending discipline and revenue generation remain central to the conversation. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on tax policy, state budgets, and political debates. #WashingtonState #BudgetDebate #Taxes #GovernmentSpending #PublicPolicy #BreakingNews #USPolitics #StatePolitics #EconomicPolicy #TaxDebate #FiscalPolicy 2026-04-14T21:30:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Washington StateBudget DebateTaxesGovernment SpendingFiscal Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1805017/retail-theft-surge-forces-locked-shelves-in-wa-sto-Haoda-EGzT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1805017_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1805017_original_360.mp4 Retail Theft Surge Forces Locked Shelves in WA Stores | Organized Crime Concerns Grow Retail theft concerns in Washington state are changing the shopping experience, with many stores locking up everyday items like deodorant, baby formula, and medicine. Officials and retailers say the rise in theft is not just isolated incidents, but often tied to organized retail crime networks. These operations can involve coordinated efforts where individuals are directed to steal specific items. As theft rates increase, businesses are adopting stricter security measures, raising questions about public safety, retail operations, and how to address organized crime. The issue has become a growing topic in policy debates, with discussions around law enforcement funding, prevention strategies, and broader criminal justice approaches. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on public safety, retail crime, and policy debates. #RetailTheft #WashingtonState #CrimeNews #PublicSafety #OrganizedCrime #BreakingNews #USPolitics #RetailSecurity #CrimeUpdate #PolicyDebate 2026-04-14T20:30:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 retail theftWashington stateorganized crimestore securitypublic safetycrime newspolicy debate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1805018/the-center-square-daily-4-14-26-members-of-congres-qGX75MDKAD https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1805018_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1805018_original_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 4.14.26 | Members of Congress Leaving Office Amid Investigations The Center Square Daily | Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 In today’s episode of The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop breaks down the biggest stories impacting taxpayers across the country. Two U.S. Representatives, Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) and Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), are resigning due to sexual misconduct allegations. We also dive into the governors race in California and the shift in the race now that Swalwell dropped out. And the California GOP gathered to discuss their policy priorities this week. In Illinois, the legislature has been busy this week including debate on a junk fee bill, with more to come this week including further questions about the Illinois Diversity commission. Plus, headlines from across the U.S.: Tennessee: Tennessee House agrees to increase school choice scholarships https://www.thecentersquare.com/tennessee/article_1b9a881a-5392-4598-98ca-046d27051665.html Pennsylvania Lawmakers and local residents grapple with data center 'gold rush' https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_edd1eb08-c003-45ff-83fd-29f01a01e379.html Washington: Seattle will be funding more lawyers for ICE deportees https://www.thecentersquare.com/issues/general/article_8f3e7eff-88c3-425f-988d-d9e61c2ffb98.html Virginia: Spanberger tackles gun bills at deadline https://www.thecentersquare.com/virginia/article_823783c4-5056-4870-a975-1629446ccad9.html 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates #News #PublicPolicy #SecondAmendment #Transparency #Economy #Taxpayers 00:00 - Intro 00:44 - Upheaval on Capitol Hill 04:48 - California Taxpayers 13:15 - America's Talking 16:30 - Busy Illinois Statehouse 2026-04-14T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1458 Tony GonzalesEric SwalwellCongressSexual MisconductCalifornia PoliticsIllinois LegislatureTaxpayer NewsAccountabilityEthicsResignation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1805019/debate-over-smoking-alternatives-heats-up-KPQouJDWw_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1805019_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1805019_original_360.mp4 Debate Over Smoking Alternatives Heats Up A growing debate is emerging over how governments regulate and tax smoking alternatives like vaping and nicotine pouches. Some policy experts argue that higher taxes and flavor bans on reduced-risk products could make it harder for smokers to quit. They say these alternatives may significantly lower health risks compared to traditional cigarettes and should be treated differently in public policy. Critics of stricter regulations warn that limiting flavors and increasing taxes could discourage switching away from smoking, while supporters argue such policies are necessary to reduce overall nicotine use. As lawmakers continue to weigh public health goals against regulatory approaches, the debate highlights key questions about harm reduction, taxation, and smoking cessation strategies. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on public health policy, regulation, and economic debates. #Vaping #PublicHealth #Smoking #Nicotine #TaxPolicy #BreakingNews #HealthPolicy #Regulation #VapeBan #HarmReduction #USPolitics #PolicyDebate 2026-04-14T20:05:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 100 VapingPublic HealthSmoking AlternativesNicotineTax PolicyRegulationHarm ReductionSmoking CessationVape Ban https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1805020/illegal-nicotine-trade-crossing-u-s-canada-border-yUo5BBmZIz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1805020_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1805020_original_360.mp4 Illegal Nicotine Trade Crossing U.S.-Canada Border | Cartel Concerns & Lost Tax Revenue The illegal cigarette market in the United States is increasingly tied to cross-border trade from Canada, raising concerns about enforcement gaps and lost tax revenue. Experts point to production on some Indigenous reserves and the complexity of border jurisdiction as factors contributing to a growing gray market. The issue highlights challenges in monitoring cross-border activity, particularly in areas where enforcement may be limited. There are also concerns that organized crime groups, including international networks, may exploit these gaps to expand illegal operations. Analysts warn that stricter regulations on legal products can sometimes increase incentives for illicit markets. As policymakers weigh tax policy, enforcement, and public safety, the issue underscores the broader challenges of combating illegal trade in North America. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on border policy, trade, and public safety. #IllegalTrade #BorderSecurity #CanadaUS #CigaretteSmuggling #OrganizedCrime #BreakingNews #USPolitics #PublicSafety #TaxPolicy #Smuggling #NorthAmerica 2026-04-14T19:57:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 128 Illegal TradeBorder SecurityCanada US BorderCigarette SmugglingOrganized CrimeTax PolicyNorth AmericaNicotineIndigenous Reserves https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1805021/wa-income-tax-lawsuit-argues-it-violates-constitut-D3HzWqtUjV https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1805021_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1805021_original_360.mp4 WA Income Tax Lawsuit Argues It Violates Constitution | Property Rights at Center of Case Opponents of Washington state’s proposed income tax are arguing in court that the measure violates the state constitution and long-standing legal precedent. Plaintiffs in the lawsuit contend that income is considered property under Washington law, meaning any tax on income must follow strict constitutional rules requiring uniformity and limits on property taxes. They argue the new tax conflicts with decades of Washington Supreme Court rulings. Supporters of the tax say it targets high earners, while opponents believe the legal challenge could determine the future of income tax policy in the state. As the case moves forward, it could have major implications for tax law, constitutional interpretation, and state revenue policy. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on legal challenges, tax policy, and state politics. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Constitution #SupremeCourt #TaxDebate #LegalChallenge #BreakingNews #USPolitics #PropertyRights #StatePolitics #LawNews 2026-04-14T19:30:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Washington StateIncome TaxState ConstitutionProperty RightsSupreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1805022/lawmaker-pushes-veto-override-on-retail-theft-fund-FP3QQW0DIN https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1805022_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1805022_original_360.mp4 Lawmaker Pushes Veto Override on Retail Theft Funds | Says Safety Efforts Now at Risk A Washington lawmaker is considering a veto override after the governor blocked $500,000 in funding aimed at combating organized retail theft. The funding had already been approved in the state budget and was intended to support local law enforcement and community safety efforts. The lawmaker argues the program had shown results and emphasized that the issue has bipartisan support across the state. With the funding now cut, officials warn that key safety initiatives may be delayed or halted, potentially impacting efforts to reduce retail crime. Lawmakers say they plan to revisit the issue in the next legislative session and are exploring options to restore the funding. As debates continue over public safety and budget priorities, the decision is drawing renewed attention to crime prevention efforts in Washington. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on public safety, policy decisions, and breaking news. #WashingtonState #RetailTheft #PublicSafety #CrimeNews #BreakingNews #USPolitics #LawEnforcement #PolicyDebate #Veto #WashingtonPolitics 2026-04-14T19:20:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 125 Washington StateRetail TheftPublic SafetyVeto OverrideLaw EnforcementState BudgetCrime NewsWashington Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1805023/wa-retail-theft-crisis-reports-rank-state-among-wo-rYDPG9pWpo https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1805023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1805023_original_360.mp4 WA Retail Theft Crisis? Reports Rank State Among Worst | Safety Concerns Grow New reports suggest Washington state is among the hardest hit by retail theft, with growing concerns about impacts on businesses, workers, and public safety. According to national studies, small businesses in Washington are among the most affected by retail crime, while recent data from the National Retail Federation shows Seattle entering the top 10 cities for increasing violence tied to retail theft. Lawmakers and industry groups say the issue goes beyond property crime, pointing to repeat offenders, organized theft operations, and challenges with enforcement and accountability. Concerns have also been raised about whether diversion and treatment programs are being effectively implemented. As retail theft continues to rise, the debate is intensifying over public safety policies, enforcement strategies, and how to balance accountability with support services. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on crime, public safety, and policy debates. #RetailTheft #WashingtonState #CrimeNews #PublicSafety #Seattle #BreakingNews #USPolitics #OrganizedCrime #CrimeUpdate #PolicyDebate 2026-04-14T19:20:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 retail theftWashington statecrime newspublic safetySeattleorganized crimeproperty crime https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1805024/u-s-military-operations-begin-against-iran-costs-r-y3-Ug4zCA7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1805024_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1805024_original_360.mp4 U.S. Military Operations Begin Against Iran | Costs, Risks & Timeline Uncertain U.S. and coalition forces have entered the early stages of military operations targeting Iran, with officials stating the objective is to eliminate threats and protect American interests. Leaders warn the conflict could be longer and more complex than initially expected, raising concerns about both military strategy and long-term costs. From the price of individual strikes to broader economic impacts, the financial burden of a potential war with Iran is already mounting. The situation draws comparisons to past conflicts in the Middle East, where initial operations evolved into prolonged engagements with significant economic and human costs. As developments continue, questions remain about the duration, scope, and total cost of the conflict. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on global conflicts, defense policy, and breaking news. #Iran #War #BreakingNews #USMilitary #MiddleEast #Defense #Geopolitics #WarCosts #USPolitics #MilitaryNews #GlobalNews #Conflict 2026-04-14T19:00:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 IranUS MilitaryMilitary OperationsWar CostsMiddle EastGeopoliticsUS Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1805375/debate-over-nicotine-tax-policy-grows-vo2Jp8eOFJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1805375_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1805375_original_360.mp4 Debate Over Nicotine Tax Policy Grows A growing policy debate is emerging over how governments regulate and tax nicotine products like vaping devices and nicotine pouches. While encouraging people to quit smoking remains a key public health goal, some experts argue that not all nicotine products carry the same level of risk — and policies should reflect that difference. Key points in the debate: Should reduced-risk products be taxed the same as cigarettes? Do higher taxes make it harder for smokers to switch or quit? Are flavor bans limiting tools that help adults move away from smoking? Critics of current policies say that excessive taxation and restrictions on alternatives like vaping and nicotine pouches could unintentionally slow smoking cessation efforts. Supporters argue tighter regulations are necessary to curb nicotine use overall. As lawmakers weigh public health, taxation, and regulation, the question remains: are current policies helping — or hurting — efforts to reduce smoking? 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on public health, tax policy, and regulation debates. #Vaping #Smoking #PublicHealth #Nicotine #TaxPolicy #VapeBan #HealthPolicy #BreakingNews #PolicyDebate #QuitSmoking 2026-04-15T14:00:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1805376/retail-theft-driving-up-prices-security-costs-impa-Bckd6QR_qD https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1805376_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1805376_original_360.mp4 Retail Theft Driving Up Prices? Security Costs Impact WA Shoppers Retail theft may be contributing to rising prices for everyday goods, as stores invest more in security measures to prevent losses. From hiring security guards to installing surveillance systems and controlled entry points, retailers say these added costs are ultimately passed on to consumers. That means shoppers could be paying more at checkout—not just due to inflation, but also due to the growing expense of preventing theft. The issue is becoming part of a broader conversation around public safety, retail crime, and affordability in Washington state. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on cost of living, public safety, and policy debates. #RetailTheft #CostOfLiving #Inflation #WashingtonState #PublicSafety #BreakingNews #CrimeNews #USPolitics #RetailSecurity #Affordability #EconomicImpact 2026-04-15T13:15:57.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1805377/members-of-congress-leaving-office-amid-investigat-JEWi_QM3av https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1805377_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1805377_original_360.mp4 Members of Congress Leaving Office Amid Investigations From The Center Square Daily for April 14, 2026 host Greg Bishop looks at upheaval in Congress as two U.S. Representatives, Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) and Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), are resigning due to sexual misconduct allegations. 2026-04-15T13:00:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 255 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1805378/busy-week-expected-at-illinois-state-capitol-8oi2R1znUx https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1805378_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1805378_original_360.mp4 Busy Week Expected at Illinois State Capitol For The Center Square Daily for April 14, 2026 host Greg Bishop talks about the Illinois legislature which has been busy this week including debate on a junk fee bill, with more to come this week including further questions about the Illinois Diversity commission. 2026-04-15T12:31:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 451 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1805379/virginia-governor-tackles-gun-bills-at-deadline-_JoHIqpVVR https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1805379_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1805379_original_360.mp4 Virginia Governor Tackles Gun Bills at Deadline (The Center Square) – Gov. Abigail Spanberger took action Tuesday on a series of firearm-related bills, amending a proposed assault weapons ban while signing several other measures into law. The most closely watched action involved House Bill 217 and Senate Bill 749, which she sent back to lawmakers with amendments rather than signing or vetoing them. The legislation would ban the future sale, transfer and import of certain semi-automatic firearms, along with magazines capable of holding more than 15 rounds. And other top headlines from The Center Square 2026-04-15T12:01:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 211 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1805380/california-governors-race-in-spotlight-amid-swalwe-Bj1RlGRN58 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1805380_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1805380_original_360.mp4 California Governor’s Race in Spotlight Amid Swalwell Resignation For The Center Square Daily for April 14, 2026 host Greg Bishop talks to California Reporter Madeline Shannon about the governors race in California and the shift in the race now that Swalwell dropped out. And the California GOP gathered to discuss their policy priorities this week. 2026-04-15T11:00:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 531 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1805495/small-businesses-warn-wa-lawmakers-on-income-tax-p-H9D6Jsf-n4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1805495_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1805495_original_360.mp4 Small Businesses Warn WA Lawmakers on Income Tax | Pass-Through Impact Explained Small business advocates are warning Washington lawmakers about the potential impact of a proposed income tax on business owners. During public hearings, representatives from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) argued that many lawmakers may be misunderstanding how small businesses are taxed. With roughly 85% of small businesses structured as pass-through entities, business income is often reported as personal income—potentially subjecting owners to the proposed tax on high earners. Critics say this could disproportionately affect small business owners, while supporters argue the tax targets top income levels. As the debate continues, questions remain about how tax policy could impact entrepreneurs, job growth, and the broader economy in Washington state. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on tax policy, small business issues, and state politics. #SmallBusiness #IncomeTax #WashingtonState #NFIB #TaxDebate #Entrepreneurs #BreakingNews #USPolitics #StatePolitics #EconomicPolicy #Taxes #BusinessNews 2026-04-15T16:01:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1805496/critics-question-promises-around-gender-treatments--xDO2NQyyd https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1805496_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1805496_original_360.mp4 Critics Question Promises Around Gender Treatments A personal perspective is adding to the broader debate surrounding gender-related healthcare, expectations, and mental health support. In this account, the speaker raises concerns about how medical procedures and treatments are presented, arguing that complex personal challenges may not have simple or immediate solutions. Key themes discussed: Expectations vs. outcomes in medical decision-making The role of healthcare providers and informed consent Mental health, identity, and long-term support Ongoing national debate over youth and gender-related care This viewpoint represents one perspective within a larger, ongoing discussion involving patients, medical professionals, and policymakers. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on healthcare, policy, and social issues. #Healthcare #PolicyDebate #MentalHealth #Youth #PublicHealth #BreakingNews #SocialIssues #MedicalEthics #Discussion 2026-04-15T16:00:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 107 gender transitiondetransitionhealthcaremedical ethicsmental healthgender affirming careyouthinformed consent https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1805497/critics-say-new-taxes-are-fueling-black-markets-ajzabRo5-M https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1805497_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1805497_original_360.mp4 Critics Say New Taxes Are Fueling Black Markets Washington state’s new nicotine tax increases are sparking debate over rising prices, public health goals, and the unintended consequences of regulation. As of this year, lawmakers expanded taxes to include many nicotine products — with rates reaching up to 95%, making Washington one of the most expensive states in the country for cigarettes and related products. Key issues highlighted: Average cigarette prices now exceed $12 per pack Washington ranks among the most expensive states for tobacco products Concerns over growing black market and smuggling activity Cross-border purchases increasing, especially in neighboring states like Idaho Debate over whether higher taxes actually reduce smoking Critics argue that excessive taxation may push consumers toward illegal markets, while supporters say the policy is necessary to reduce nicotine use and fund public programs. 📄 Source material: 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on tax policy, public health, and economic debates. #WashingtonState #NicotineTax #CigarettePrices #TaxPolicy #BreakingNews #PublicHealth #Vaping #BlackMarket #USPolitics #PolicyDebate 2026-04-15T16:00:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 548 Washington StateNicotine TaxCigarette PricesTax PolicyBlack MarketPublic HealthVaping https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1805498/personal-story-raises-questions-about-youth-gender-tpfsUpDlQ8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1805498_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1805498_original_360.mp4 Personal Story Raises Questions About Youth Gender Care & Online Influence A deeply personal account is contributing to an ongoing conversation about youth mental health, online influence, and gender identity care. In this story, one individual shares their experiences with trauma, online communities, and medical guidance — raising broader questions about how young people navigate identity, support systems, and healthcare decisions. Key themes discussed: The impact of early trauma and mental health challenges The role of online communities and social platforms Questions about medical guidance and support for youth Ongoing debate surrounding gender identity care and treatment approaches This perspective reflects one individual’s experience and is part of a wider, complex conversation involving patients, families, healthcare providers, and policymakers. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on public policy, health, and social issues. #MentalHealth #Youth #GenderIdentity #PublicHealth #PolicyDebate #BreakingNews #Healthcare #SocialMedia #PersonalStory 2026-04-15T15:32:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 98 detransitionergender identitymental healthonline influenceyouthtraumamedical guidancehealthcare decisionssocial media https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1805499/retail-theft-costs-wa-billions-lawmaker-slams-veto-KYprxY6edY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1805499_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1805499_original_360.mp4 Retail Theft Costs WA Billions | Lawmaker Slams Veto of Crime-Fighting Funds Organized retail theft is costing Washington state businesses an estimated $2.5 to $3 billion annually, with an additional $600 million in lost state and local tax revenue. State Representative Mari Leavitt criticized the governor’s last-minute veto of $500,000 in funding that was intended to support efforts to combat organized retail crime. Lawmakers say the funding would have helped law enforcement and retailers better coordinate to target repeat offenders and organized theft networks. The issue highlights growing concerns over public safety, economic impact, and funding priorities as retail theft continues to affect businesses and consumers across the state. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on public safety, economic policy, and breaking news. #RetailTheft #WashingtonState #CrimeNews #PublicSafety #BreakingNews #USPolitics #OrganizedCrime #EconomicImpact #PolicyDebate #WashingtonPolitics 2026-04-15T15:01:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1805500/bipartisan-backlash-over-cutting-funds-to-fight-or-7O4ph0DUBH https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1805500_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1805500_original_360.mp4 Bipartisan Backlash Over Cutting Funds To Fight Organized Crime A growing controversy is unfolding in Washington state after Governor Bob Ferguson vetoed $500,000 in funding aimed at combating organized retail theft. The funding was intended to expand a pilot program that had already shown success in increasing prosecutions and supporting law enforcement efforts across multiple counties. Lawmakers and retail groups argue the program was working — and cutting it now could undermine public safety. At the same time, new data highlights the scale of the issue: Washington ranks among the hardest-hit states for retail theft An estimated $2.7 billion in stolen goods annually More than $600 million in lost tax revenue Rising concerns over repeat offenders and organized theft rings Retail leaders say the problem goes far beyond petty theft, pointing to coordinated criminal operations and growing violence impacting workers and communities. Lawmakers are now exploring a possible veto override, calling the issue bipartisan and urgent. 📄 Source material: 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on Washington state politics, crime, and policy debates. #WashingtonState #RetailTheft #CrimeNews #PublicSafety #BreakingNews #Seattle #USPolitics #OrganizedCrime #PolicyDebate #SmallBusiness 2026-04-15T15:01:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 836 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1805501/inside-organized-retail-theft-rings-stolen-goods-s-kHDyUjNvxO https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1805501_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1805501_original_360.mp4 Inside Organized Retail Theft Rings | Stolen Goods Stored in Apartment Units New details are shedding light on how organized retail theft operations function — and how widespread the issue may be. According to industry insights, some organized theft groups are: Using multiple apartment units to store stolen merchandise Coordinating thefts with targeted item lists Reselling goods through broader networks Exploiting vulnerable individuals to carry out thefts Retail leaders say this goes far beyond isolated shoplifting incidents, pointing instead to coordinated operations that impact businesses, workers, and communities. As concerns grow over organized retail crime, policymakers and law enforcement are facing increasing pressure to address both enforcement and underlying causes. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on crime, public safety, and policy developments. #RetailTheft #OrganizedCrime #CrimeNews #PublicSafety #BreakingNews #USPolitics #RetailCrime #CrimeUpdate #LawEnforcement 2026-04-15T15:00:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1805502/why-rising-gas-prices-could-break-the-housing-mark-UsFL-Vecd7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1805502_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1805502_original_360.mp4 Why Rising Gas Prices Could Break the Housing Market In this episode of Everyday Economics, we break down the chain reaction starting at the gas pump—and how it’s quietly working its way through the entire economy. March inflation data shows prices rising again, driven largely by a sharp spike in gas prices. But this isn’t typical inflation. It’s a supply shock, and that changes everything. The Federal Reserve has limited tools to respond, and the consequences are already showing up in higher mortgage rates and growing pressure on household budgets. We also take a closer look at the housing market. Despite rising costs and slowing wage growth, activity hasn’t collapsed—but warning signs are building. First-time buyers are stretched, hiring is slowing, and confidence is weakening. In this episode: ⛽ Why gas-driven inflation is different—and harder to control 📈 How rising energy prices impact interest rates and mortgages 🏠 What the latest data says about housing market resilience 📉 Why economic uncertainty could stall home buying in 2026 If energy prices stay elevated, the effects could ripple far beyond the pump—impacting everything from home affordability to long-term financial decisions. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2026-04-15T14:40:55.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 514 gas pricesinflationhousing marketmortgage ratesfederal reservesupply shockinterest rates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1805981/lawmaker-pushes-veto-override-on-crime-funding-cal-G5b1KXpCue https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1805981_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1805981_original_360.mp4 Lawmaker Pushes Veto Override on Crime Funding | Calls Issue “Bipartisan” A Washington lawmaker is pushing for a potential veto override after funding for a public safety program was cut, calling the issue a bipartisan concern focused on community safety. The funding was intended to support local jurisdictions and ongoing efforts to address crime, but its removal has raised concerns about delays in enforcement and prevention initiatives. Key points: Lawmaker says issue is not political, but about public safety Effort underway to explore a veto override in the next session Concerns about lost time and delayed community protections Expectation of bipartisan support in the legislature While action may be months away, lawmakers say they are committed to restoring funding and continuing efforts to improve safety across the state. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on Washington state politics, public safety, and policy debates. #WashingtonState #PublicSafety #CrimeNews #BreakingNews #USPolitics #Veto #PolicyDebate #Lawmakers #Bipartisan 2026-04-15T19:00:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washington StatePublic SafetyCrime FundingVeto OverrideBipartisanLawmakerPolicy Debate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1805982/wa-cigarette-prices-hit-12-after-tax-hike-among-mo-NSlQoiNLoE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1805982_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1805982_original_360.mp4 WA Cigarette Prices Hit $12+ After Tax Hike | Among Most Expensive in U.S. Cigarette prices in Washington state are climbing following major tax increases on nicotine products. As of this year, lawmakers expanded taxes to include more products — with rates reaching up to 95%, driving up costs across the board. Key facts: Average cigarette price in Washington: $12.29 per pack State excise taxes exceed $3 per pack Washington ranks among the top 10 most expensive states for cigarettes The policy is part of a broader effort to reduce nicotine use and generate revenue, but it’s also raising questions about affordability, consumer behavior, and potential unintended consequences. As prices rise, the debate continues over whether higher taxes are effectively reducing smoking — or creating new challenges. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on tax policy, public health, and economic trends. #WashingtonState #CigarettePrices #NicotineTax #TaxPolicy #BreakingNews #PublicHealth #Smoking #USPolitics #CostOfLiving 2026-04-15T18:00:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 cigarette pricesWashington statenicotine taxtax policyexcise tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1805983/repeat-offenders-fuel-retail-theft-surge-critics-q-N8hDrChIyW https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1805983_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1805983_original_360.mp4 Repeat Offenders Fuel Retail Theft Surge | Critics Question Accountability Policies Concerns are growing over repeat offenders and enforcement gaps as retail theft continues to impact communities and businesses. Some experts and retail advocates say the issue goes beyond isolated incidents, pointing instead to organized activity and individuals repeatedly committing theft with limited consequences. Key concerns raised: Repeat offenders returning to the same stores Questions around diversion programs and enforcement Balancing rehabilitation efforts with accountability Impact on workers, businesses, and public safety Supporters of diversion programs say they are designed to reduce incarceration and address root causes, while critics argue stronger enforcement may be needed in certain cases. As policymakers debate next steps, the focus remains on how to reduce crime while ensuring effective and fair outcomes. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on public safety, crime policy, and breaking news. #RetailTheft #CrimeNews #PublicSafety #BreakingNews #USPolitics #LawEnforcement #PolicyDebate #RepeatOffenders #CrimePolicy 2026-04-15T17:00:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Retail TheftRepeat OffendersCrime PolicyDiversion ProgramsLaw EnforcementAccountabilityEnforcement Gaps https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1806757/why-did-gov-ferguson-veto-retail-theft-funding-que-zU5zEJLA5W https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1806757_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1806757_original_360.mp4 Why Did Gov. Ferguson Veto Retail Theft Funding? Questions Grow in WA Questions are being raised after Washington Governor Bob Ferguson vetoed $500,000 in funding aimed at combating organized retail theft. The funding, requested by Representative Mari Leavitt, was designed to support efforts targeting coordinated retail crime — including cases involving repeat offenders and theft for resale. Key context: Funding intended to address organized retail theft, not petty crime Program focused on law enforcement and prosecution support Lawmakers say the issue has been a growing concern statewide Ongoing questions about the reasoning behind the veto Supporters of the funding say it was a targeted investment to address increasingly complex retail crime, while the governor cited broader budget constraints. As debate continues, the decision is drawing attention to how the state approaches crime prevention and resource allocation. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on Washington state politics, public safety, and policy debates. #WashingtonState #RetailTheft #CrimeNews #PublicSafety #BreakingNews #USPolitics #Veto #PolicyDebate #Seattle 2026-04-15T23:00:41.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Washington StateRetail TheftBob FergusonMari LeavittVetoOrganized Retail TheftCrimeFundingBudgetPolicy Debate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1806758/washington-in-focus-daily-4-15-26-critics-say-inco-q88b3Gi7Xg https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1806758_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1806758_original_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 4.15.26 | Critics Say Income Tax Will Expand & WA Spends Big Suing Trump On Tax Day 2026, major policy debates are unfolding in Washington State — from a newly signed income tax to legal challenges and growing questions about government spending and taxpayer impact. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down: The history of income tax in the U.S. and how it expanded over time Washington’s new “millionaires tax” and what it means for residents Concerns from small businesses over pass-through income and tax burden Legal challenges and constitutional questions surrounding the tax A developing legal case that could impact healthcare accountability standards New reporting on thousands of taxpayer-funded hours spent on lawsuits involving federal policy With billions in potential economic impact and ongoing legal battles, these issues could shape the future of taxation, business, and public policy in Washington and beyond. 📊 Key questions: Will this tax stay limited or expand over time? Who ultimately pays the cost? How will courts respond to legal challenges? Stay informed with in-depth reporting and analysis on the policies affecting your wallet and your community. 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on taxes, policy, and breaking news. #TaxDay #IncomeTax #WashingtonState #Taxes #Policy #Economy #SmallBusiness #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #LegalNews 2026-04-15T22:30:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1893 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1806759/lawmakers-call-to-investigate-waste-fraud-abuse-of-JfzFP-iKJY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1806759_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1806759_original_360.mp4 Lawmakers Call To Investigate Waste, Fraud & Abuse of Publicly Funded Programs In California Lawmakers Call to Investigate Fraud, Waste & Abuse of Publicly Funded Programs in California. 2026-04-15T22:13:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 326 CaliforniaFraudWastePublic FundsInvestigationTaxpayer MoneyGovernment SpendingLawmakersCalifornia BudgetSpecial SessionHomelessnessCost of Living https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1806760/do-higher-cigarette-taxes-reduce-smoking-or-fuel-t-lK3iavG-cz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1806760_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1806760_original_360.mp4 Do Higher Cigarette Taxes Reduce Smoking — Or Fuel the Black Market? As cigarette taxes rise, a key question is emerging: are higher prices helping people quit — or pushing consumers toward alternative markets? New tax increases on tobacco and nicotine products are intended to reduce smoking rates and improve public health. But some experts and retailers warn of unintended consequences. Key concerns: Are higher prices leading to fewer smokers — or shifting purchases elsewhere? Growth of illicit markets and smuggling activity Consumers turning to lower-cost options outside traditional retail Potential impact on local businesses and tax revenue Supporters say higher taxes are an effective tool for reducing tobacco use, while critics argue they may drive demand into unregulated markets. As the debate continues, policymakers are weighing public health goals against economic and enforcement realities. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on tax policy, public health, and economic trends. #CigaretteTaxes #Smoking #PublicHealth #BlackMarket #TaxPolicy #BreakingNews #Vaping #Economy #USPolitics #PolicyDebate 2026-04-15T22:00:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Cigarette TaxesSmokingPublic HealthBlack MarketTax PolicyIllicit MarketsTobaccoVapingRetailEconomy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1806761/gun-owners-rally-at-illinois-statehouse-against-mo-G_GSw7aIu8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1806761_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1806761_original_360.mp4 Gun owners rally at Illinois Statehouse against more gun regulations With the legislative session in full swing at the Illinois State Capitol, legislators in the minority party are pushing back against gun regulations. 2026-04-15T21:19:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 116 gun rightssecond amendmentgun controlIllinoisstatehouseprotestgun ownersgun regulationsconstitutional rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1806762/2-7b-in-retail-theft-600m-lost-was-500k-cut-worth-COd1puiN4P https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1806762_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1806762_original_360.mp4 $2.7B in Retail Theft, $600M Lost — Was $500K Cut Worth It? New estimates highlight the scale of retail theft in Washington — and the growing debate over funding decisions tied to public safety. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the state saw: $2.7 billion in stolen goods More than $600 million in lost state and local tax revenue At the same time, a $500,000 public safety funding cut is drawing scrutiny from lawmakers and industry groups, who argue the investment could have helped target organized retail crime. Supporters of the cut cite broader budget constraints, while critics question whether the savings outweigh the potential economic and public safety impacts. As the debate continues, the numbers are fueling a larger conversation about crime, enforcement, and fiscal priorities. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on public safety, tax policy, and economic impacts. #RetailTheft #WashingtonState #CrimeNews #PublicSafety #BreakingNews #USPolitics #Economy #TaxRevenue #PolicyDebate 2026-04-15T21:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Retail TheftWashington StateTax RevenuePublic SafetyEconomic ImpactCrime NewsPolicy Debate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1806764/chairman-of-the-sound-transit-board-updates-the-pu-CkxRsznaIi https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1806764_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1806764_original_360.mp4 Chairman Of The Sound Transit Board Updates The Public On Transit Projects Chairman Of The Sound Transit Board Updates The Public On Transit Projects 2026-04-15T20:57:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 104 Sound TransitTransit ProjectsPublic TransportationSeattleWashingtonST3 package https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1806765/the-center-square-daily-4-15-26-members-of-congres-eBX7ijd4hk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1806765_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1806765_original_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 4.15.26 | Members of Congress Leaving Office Amid Investigations The Center Square Daily | Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 In today’s episode of The Center Square Daily, we break down the biggest Tax Day headlines and what they mean for your wallet, your state, and the broader economy. Americans are spending billions of hours and hundreds of billions of dollars just to comply with the federal tax code. We look at why filing taxes remains so complicated—and how uncertainty in tax policy is impacting families and businesses nationwide. We also dive into new rankings on state economic outlooks, highlighting which states are thriving and which are struggling under heavier tax and regulatory burdens. We also take a closer look at education in America, where graduation rates are rising—but student proficiency is falling. Are schools preparing students for the real world, or just pushing them across the finish line? We explore the data, the debate over school choice, and what federal tax credit programs could mean for families. Plus: Tax Day breakdown: time, cost, and complexity of filing 📊 State economic rankings and what drives growth 📈 Graduation rates vs. student readiness 🎓 School choice expansion and state-level decisions 🏫 Headlines from across the country, including policy debates, fraud cases, and tax proposals 🇺🇸 Illinois prison system audit raises spending and oversight concerns ⚖️ Colorado: https://www.thecentersquare.com/colorado/article_07abcc44-4223-4d4b-8168-394207d880eb.html Minnesota: https://www.thecentersquare.com/minnesota/article_fb3c2f59-c5dc-4119-8b03-1995e4750d58.html Washington: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_f5fd5232-06d6-447a-85e2-3e96d33c2470.html Texas: https://www.thecentersquare.com/texas/article_b38be05a-7986-4db7-ae18-ca55eb8bae70.html Stay informed on the policies, data, and decisions impacting taxpayers across the country. 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates #TaxDay #Economy #Education #PublicPolicy #Taxpayers #News 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - Tax Day 06:14 - Poor proficiencies graduate 17:03 - America's Talking 22:15 - Illinois prisons audited 2026-04-15T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1748 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1806766/illegal-trade-concerns-grow-experts-warn-policy-ma-G3MRDY6GCv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1806766_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1806766_video_v5_360.mp4 Illegal Trade Concerns Grow | Experts Warn Policy May Fuel Black Market Activity Concerns are being raised about the unintended consequences of stricter regulations and taxation on legal products. Policy analysts warn that when legal markets become more restricted or expensive, it can create incentives for illegal trade to expand — potentially allowing organized networks to take advantage of gaps in enforcement. Key issues discussed: How tighter regulations may increase black market activity The role of cross-border trade and enforcement challenges Concerns about lost tax revenue and product safety The broader impact of illegal markets on communities Experts say that as policies evolve, lawmakers must consider how to balance regulation with unintended economic and public safety consequences. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on policy, economics, and public safety. #BlackMarket #PolicyDebate #PublicSafety #BreakingNews #USPolitics #CanadaUS #Smuggling #IllegalTrade #Regulation #Economics 2026-04-15T20:00:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1806790/112-billion-lost-to-retail-theft-report-shows-rise-x_7nEO1IBN https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1806790_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1806790_original_360.mp4 $112 Billion Lost to Retail Theft | Report Shows Rise in Violence & Repeat Offenders A new report highlights the growing scale and impact of retail theft across the United States. According to the National Retail Federation’s 2025 report: Retailers lost more than $112 billion to theft in a single year Increase in repeat offenders Rising concerns over violence during theft incidents Industry leaders say the issue is no longer limited to isolated shoplifting, but increasingly involves organized activity and broader public safety concerns. As retail theft continues to escalate, the findings are fueling debate over enforcement, prevention strategies, and policy responses nationwide. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on crime, public safety, and economic impacts. #RetailTheft #CrimeNews #PublicSafety #BreakingNews #USPolitics #OrganizedCrime #Economy #Retail #CrimeUpdate 2026-04-16T13:01:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 Retail TheftOrganized CrimeShopliftingEconomic ImpactRepeat OffendersViolenceRetail IndustryNational Retail Federation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1807527/major-healthcare-lawsuit-could-set-national-preced-CitcVzEXRf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1807527_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1807527_original_360.mp4 Major Healthcare Lawsuit Could Set National Precedent On Gender Care A developing legal case in North Carolina could have major national implications for medical accountability and patient rights. In this episode, we examine a lawsuit involving a young woman seeking to reinstate medical malpractice claims after undergoing treatment as a minor. The case centers around statute of limitations changes, informed consent, and long-term healthcare outcomes. Key topics covered: New legal developments in North Carolina courts Medical malpractice claims and accountability standards How statute of limitations laws are changing nationwide The role of healthcare providers and patient decision-making A recent multi-million dollar court case influencing similar lawsuits This case is part of a broader national conversation around healthcare policy, legal responsibility, and patient protections, with potential ripple effects across multiple states. 📊 Key questions: Should legal timelines be extended for complex medical cases? What responsibilities do providers have in long-term outcomes? Could this case set a national legal precedent? As the court’s decision approaches, the outcome could reshape how similar cases are handled across the country. 📄 Source: 🔔 Subscribe for updates on legal cases, policy, and healthcare news. #BreakingNews #LegalNews #Healthcare #PublicPolicy #CourtCase #MedicalEthics #NewsUpdate #USNews #Law #Policy 2026-04-16T15:01:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 539 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1807560/4-years-of-legal-work-in-18-months-where-taxpayer-38BHva3ao2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1807560_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1807560_original_360.mp4 4 Years of Legal Work in 18 Months? Where Taxpayer Money Is Going New details are raising questions about the true cost of state-led lawsuits — and how much taxpayers may ultimately be paying. While records show tens of thousands of billable hours, the full picture remains unclear due to the involvement of outside law firms and additional contracts. In this breakdown: Why total legal costs are still unknown The role of outside law firms in state litigation How 34,000+ hours translates to years of work What this means for taxpayers and government spending Why legal battles between states and federal policy are increasing With more than 1,000 contracts tied to outside legal work, the total scope of spending could be significantly higher than current estimates. 📊 Key questions: How much is being spent beyond reported hours? How many outside firms are involved? What is the long-term cost to taxpayers? As more details emerge, this issue highlights growing concerns around government spending, transparency, and legal strategy. 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on taxpayer spending, policy, and legal news #TaxpayerMoney #GovernmentSpending #BreakingNews #LegalNews #Politics #PublicPolicy #Economy #USNews #Transparency #NewsUpdate 2026-04-16T15:17:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1807664/critics-say-the-income-tax-will-expand-to-everyone-eSFEKAkw29 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1807664_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1807664_original_360.mp4 Critics Say The Income Tax Will Expand To Everyone In Washington Washington’s new income tax proposal is facing growing scrutiny — especially from small business advocates who warn it could have wider economic impacts than expected. In this breakdown, we take a closer look at: How pass-through businesses report income — and why it matters Concerns that small businesses could be disproportionately affected The debate over whether the tax will remain limited or expand over time Legal arguments surrounding constitutionality and property rights Ongoing efforts to challenge the tax through the courts and potential ballot initiatives Critics argue that what appears to target high earners could eventually impact a broader group of taxpayers, while supporters highlight potential benefits and funding priorities. 📊 Key questions: Will small businesses feel the impact of this tax? Could the policy expand beyond its original scope? What role will the courts play in deciding its future? With a state Supreme Court hearing scheduled and potential ballot initiatives in the works, this issue is far from settled. 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on taxes, policy, and economic impact. #IncomeTax #SmallBusiness #WashingtonState #Taxes #Economy #PublicPolicy #LegalNews #BreakingNews #BusinessNews #TaxDebate 2026-04-16T16:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 487 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1807676/only-for-the-rich-how-income-tax-expanded-since-19-LN8vr1WZwu https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1807676_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1807676_original_360.mp4 “Only for the Rich”? How Income Tax Expanded Since 1913 Was income tax always meant to apply to everyone? In this segment, we look back at the origins of the U.S. federal income tax following the 16th Amendment in 1913 — and the early promise that it would only impact a small percentage of high earners. At the time, lawmakers introduced what was described as a “millionaire’s tax,” expected to affect just 2% of the population. Fast forward to today, and income tax has become a central part of the U.S. tax system. In this video, we break down: The origins of the federal income tax (1913) How early tax policy was framed to the public How income tax expanded over time Why this history is relevant to today’s tax debates What it could mean for current and future tax policy 📊 Key questions: How did income tax evolve from a limited tax to a broad one? Could modern tax proposals follow a similar path? What lessons can be learned from tax history? With ongoing debates around new taxes and economic policy, understanding the history of income tax is more relevant than ever. 🔔 Subscribe for more breakdowns on taxes, policy, and economic impact. #IncomeTax #TaxDay #USHistory #Taxes #Economy #PublicPolicy #Finance #BreakingNews #TaxPolicy #DidYouKnow 2026-04-16T16:00:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1807795/taxpayers-fund-34000-hours-of-work-on-lawsuits-aga-sRM_nscOBr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1807795_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1807795_original_360.mp4 Taxpayers Fund 34,000 Hours Of Work On Lawsuits Against President Trump New reporting reveals the Washington State Attorney General’s office has logged more than 34,000 hours working on lawsuits tied to federal policy—raising major questions about taxpayer costs, government spending, and legal strategy. In this episode of Washington In Focus, we break down: What 34,000 billable hours actually means (nearly 4 years of work) How much these lawsuits could be costing taxpayers The role of state attorneys vs. outside law firms Why legal battles between states and the federal government are increasing The broader impact on federal funding, state policy, and taxpayers With ongoing lawsuits involving the Trump administration and federal agencies, this growing legal fight highlights a bigger national trend: states using the courts to challenge federal decisions. 📊 Key questions: How much are these lawsuits really costing? Are taxpayers footing the bill for political or policy battles? What’s the return on investment for these legal actions? As legal battles continue, the financial and political implications could have long-term effects on Washington residents and beyond. 📄 Source: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_74f0c26d-5f3e-42b5-b58e-ac41f1e00fd1.html 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on taxes, government spending, and policy debates. #TaxpayerMoney #GovernmentSpending #WashingtonState #Politics #BreakingNews #LegalNews #PublicPolicy #Trump #Economy #Taxpayers 2026-04-16T17:00:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 736 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1807797/personal-story-raises-questions-about-medical-ethi-nBeYEqHPZN https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1807797_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1807797_original_360.mp4 Personal Story Raises Questions About Medical Ethics & Youth Care A powerful personal story is raising broader questions about mental health, medical ethics, and how young people navigate difficult experiences. In this segment, we hear a perspective on: Growing up and dealing with trauma, identity, and self-image The role of adults, institutions, and guidance during difficult periods Questions around medical decision-making and long-term outcomes The idea of “quick solutions” versus long-term personal development The importance of support systems for young people This conversation is part of a wider national discussion around youth mental health, medical ethics, and personal well-being, with many perspectives being shared across the country. 📊 Key questions: How should young people be supported through difficult life experiences? What role should medical professionals and adults play? How do we balance immediate care with long-term outcomes? This video aims to present a personal perspective within a broader conversation, focusing on support, understanding, and informed decision-making. 🔔 Subscribe for more discussions on public policy, healthcare, and real-life stories. #Healthcare #MentalHealth #PublicPolicy #BreakingNews #YouthHealth #MedicalEthics #NewsUpdate #Wellbeing #HealthPolicy #USNews 2026-04-16T17:01:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1807823/couture-democrats-robbed-us-blind-with-new-income-MimSX5IVAr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1807823_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1807823_original_360.mp4 Couture: Democrats Robbed Us Blind With New Income Tax Washington’s tax policy is facing renewed scrutiny following claims of record-setting tax increases and ongoing affordability concerns. In this segment, we break down: Reports of more than $13 billion in recent tax increases Concerns about the impact of sales taxes, business taxes (B&O), and fees The debate over whether new policies provide meaningful relief Broader questions about affordability and economic direction How these changes could affect residents and businesses across the state Critics argue that rising taxes are putting pressure on households and businesses, while supporters point to targeted programs aimed at providing relief. 📊 Key questions: How much have taxes increased in Washington recently? Are relief measures keeping pace with rising costs? What does this mean for the state’s economic outlook? As the debate continues, tax policy remains a central issue shaping Washington’s economy and cost of living. 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on taxes, policy, and economic trends. 2026-04-16T17:53:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1807829/millions-in-legal-fees-the-numbers-explained-o-JDLziIBn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1807829_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1807829_original_360.mp4 Millions in Legal Fees? The Numbers Explained How much do thousands of hours of legal work actually cost taxpayers? In this breakdown, we take a closer look at the numbers behind 34,000 hours of legal work and what that could mean in real dollars. Using simple math: How those hours break down per attorney What that translates to in days and workload Why the total cost could reach millions of dollars And most importantly — why the full cost is still unknown This raises broader questions about government spending, transparency, and accountability when it comes to large-scale legal efforts. 📊 Key questions: What is the real cost behind these hours? How much are taxpayers actually paying? Why isn’t the full number publicly clear? As more details emerge, understanding the numbers behind government spending is critical for taxpayers. 🔔 Subscribe for more breakdowns on policy, spending, and public accountability. #TaxpayerMoney #GovernmentSpending #BreakingNews #Politics #PublicPolicy #Economy #LegalNews #Transparency #USNews #Numbers 2026-04-16T18:00:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1807850/couture-democrats-are-misleading-the-public-on-inc-rWxZPL0jYD https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1807850_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1807850_original_360.mp4 Couture: Democrats Are Misleading The Public On Income Tax Benefits Washington’s recent tax changes are sparking debate over whether the promised benefits match the real cost to taxpayers. After more than $13 billion in new taxes and fees, critics are questioning whether current relief efforts truly offset the financial impact on residents and businesses. In this segment, we break down: The scale of recent tax increases in Washington How relief programs compare to overall tax burdens Concerns that benefits may be overstated or limited in scope The impact of sales taxes, B&O taxes, and additional fees What this means for affordability and economic growth Some argue that while relief programs exist, they may only return a small portion compared to the total increase in taxes. 📊 Key questions: Are tax benefits keeping up with rising costs? Who actually sees the relief — and how much? Do the numbers tell a different story than the messaging? As Washington’s tax debate continues, understanding the full picture behind costs vs benefits is critical. 🔔 Subscribe for more breakdowns on taxes, policy, and economic impact. 2026-04-16T18:18:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 189 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1807851/income-tax-advocates-say-the-new-tax-will-help-fam-4RddoxAC7z https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1807851_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1807851_original_360.mp4 Income Tax Advocates Say the New Tax Will Help Families Washington’s tax system is often described as one of the most regressive in the country — but what does that actually mean? In this segment, we break down: What a regressive tax system is in simple terms Why some say lower-income residents pay a higher share of their income in taxes The argument for shifting toward a more progressive tax structure How proposals targeting higher earners could change the system What this could mean for taxpayers across different income levels Supporters say changes would help rebalance the system and reduce the burden on lower- and middle-income households, while critics raise concerns about long-term impacts and policy direction. 📊 Key questions: What does “regressive tax” mean? Who pays more under the current system? How could new policies change that balance? As tax policy continues to evolve, understanding these terms is key to following the debate. 🔔 Subscribe for more breakdowns on taxes, policy, and the economy. 2026-04-16T18:18:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1807852/income-tax-advocates-washington-is-fixing-a-regres-5ZJQYCPYCm https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1807852_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1807852_original_360.mp4 Income Tax Advocates: Washington Is Fixing A Regressive System Washington’s tax system is at the center of a growing debate over fairness, income levels, and who actually pays more. In this segment, we break down key arguments around: Why some say the current tax system disproportionately impacts lower-income earners The push for a more progressive tax structure The difference between marginal tax rates vs effective tax rates How high-income households are taxed compared to other states What future tax changes could look like over time Supporters of reform argue that adjusting the tax structure could shift more of the burden toward higher earners, while critics raise concerns about long-term impacts and policy changes. 📊 Key questions: Do lower-income earners pay a higher share of taxes? What’s the difference between marginal and effective tax rates? How does Washington compare to other states? As the debate continues, understanding how the tax system works is key to evaluating potential changes. 🔔 Subscribe for more breakdowns on taxes, policy, and the economy. 2026-04-16T18:18:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 158 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1807873/will-wa-supreme-court-overturn-100-years-of-tax-la-ATgsCSs8BR https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1807873_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1807873_original_360.mp4 Will WA Supreme Court Overturn 100 Years of Tax Law? Washington’s income tax proposal is now at the center of a major legal battle — one that could challenge more than a century of precedent. In this segment, we break down: The constitutional argument that income is considered property in Washington Why critics say existing Supreme Court rulings conflict with a state income tax What it would take for the Washington Supreme Court to revisit past decisions The effort to bring the issue to voters through a referendum Why legal experts say the outcome is uncertain At stake is a fundamental question: 👉 Can Washington legally impose an income tax under its current constitution? 📊 Key questions: Will the court uphold past rulings — or reinterpret them? Could voters still have a say through a ballot initiative? What does this mean for taxpayers moving forward? With court arguments and potential ballot efforts ahead, this issue could reshape tax policy in Washington State. 🔔 Subscribe for updates on taxes, legal battles, and public policy. #IncomeTax #SupremeCourt #WashingtonState #LegalNews #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #Taxes #Politics #CourtCase #TaxDebate 2026-04-16T19:00:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1807965/a-personal-story-of-trauma-identity-the-search-for-_9OSNvmM3g https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1807965_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1807965_original_360.mp4 A Personal Story of Trauma, Identity & the Search for Help This video shares a deeply personal story involving childhood trauma, mental health struggles, and the search for support during adolescence. The experience highlights the complex challenges young people may face when navigating identity, emotional distress, and outside influence — especially in online environments. Topics discussed in this segment include: The impact of early trauma on mental health How online communities can influence vulnerable individuals The importance of proper mental health support systems The role of healthcare guidance and decision-making Why personal stories are shaping broader policy conversations This video is presented in a neutral, informational context, focusing on lived experience and the broader implications for youth wellbeing and support systems. 📊 Key questions: How can vulnerable individuals be better supported? What role should mental health professionals play? How can online influence impact real-world decisions? This story contributes to a wider discussion around mental health, personal development, and access to care. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on healthcare, policy, and real-world stories. #MentalHealth #TraumaRecovery #Wellbeing #PublicPolicy #Healthcare #YouthSupport #BreakingNews #HealthAwareness #SupportSystems #RealStories 2026-04-16T20:00:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1808009/how-many-lawyers-are-suing-trump-and-whats-it-cost-XNTVMA3CPm https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1808009_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1808009_original_360.mp4 How Many Lawyers Are Suing Trump — And What’s It Costing? New questions are emerging about the scale and cost of lawsuits involving former President Donald Trump — and how many legal professionals are actually involved. Estimates suggest the equivalent of dozens — possibly up to 100 legal personnel may be contributing to these cases, but the exact number remains unclear. In this breakdown: Conflicting estimates on how many attorneys are involved The role of paralegals and support staff in billable hours Why total legal costs are difficult to calculate How taxpayer-funded legal efforts are structured What this means for transparency and government spending With varying reports and incomplete data, the biggest question remains: 📊 How much are these lawsuits really costing taxpayers? As legal battles continue, understanding the scale of resources behind them is becoming increasingly important. 🔔 Subscribe for more breakdowns on legal battles, government spending, and policy. #Trump #BreakingNews #Politics #LegalNews #GovernmentSpending #TaxpayerMoney #PublicPolicy #USNews #Lawyers #Economy 2026-04-16T21:00:53.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1808012/the-center-square-daily-4-16-26-rally-at-illinois-6ChQOey6Pz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1808012_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1808012_original_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 4.16.26 | Rally at Illinois Statehouse Against More Gun Regulations The Center Square Daily | Thursday, April 16th, 2026 In today’s episode of The Center Square Daily, we look at the latest in fraud investigations across the country. The Center Square's TJ Martinell joins to discuss the taxpayer cost of Attorneys General bringing legal action against the President. And in Illinois, gun owners rally at the capitol joined by several legislators. Plus Quick Hits from across the country: Wisconsin - Illinois lawmakers grill diversity commission over lack of progress https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_cc5501f2-97e4-4889-b90e-464d733683e6.html California - Lawmakers discuss governor's proposed budget cuts https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_5620b289-fe9b-44e1-85fd-aae2e07adf09.html Idaho - Idaho law ends use of public funds for teachers’ union https://www.thecentersquare.com/idaho/article_430bb8e0-aa93-422c-b36b-71a2cb970ebb.html Colorado - Colorado Dems, GOP discuss state's $46.8 billion budget https://www.thecentersquare.com/colorado/article_2812ba63-6ccd-4285-8843-8536b42f78d9.html Stay informed on the policies, data, and decisions impacting taxpayers across the country. 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates #Fraud #Economy #washingtonstate #PublicPolicy #Taxpayers #News #attorneygeneral 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Finding fraud 05:10 - Lawsuits cost 15:30 - America's Talking 19:40 - Gun owners at Capitol 2026-04-16T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1738 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1808044/is-was-income-tax-unconstitutional-legal-fight-exp-dBK4Vwj9DV https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1808044_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1808044_original_360.mp4 Is WA’s Income Tax Unconstitutional? Legal Fight Explained Washington’s proposed income tax is facing serious legal scrutiny, with critics arguing it may conflict with state constitutional protections and long-standing court precedent. In this segment, we break down: The argument that income is considered property under Washington law Why past Supreme Court rulings have rejected similar taxes Concerns that the tax could expand beyond its initial scope Why legal experts say this case could be a major test for the courts What this means for taxpayers moving forward Some analysts warn that what begins as a limited tax could eventually impact a broader group of residents — depending on how the courts rule. 📊 Key questions: Is the income tax constitutional in Washington State? Could the courts overturn decades of precedent? What are the potential long-term impacts for taxpayers? With legal challenges underway and court decisions ahead, this issue could reshape tax policy in Washington. 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on taxes, legal battles, and public policy. #IncomeTax #WashingtonState #LegalNews #SupremeCourt #Taxes #PublicPolicy #BreakingNews #Economy #TaxDebate #Politics 2026-04-16T22:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1808056/attorney-calls-for-accountability-after-alleged-re-v2nxttZw0b https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1808056_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1808056_original_360.mp4 Attorney Calls for Accountability After Alleged Retaliation by New Jersey Education Association Fairness Center managing attorney, Anthony Holtzman, calls for accountability after alleged retaliation by New Jersey Education Association 2026-04-16T22:02:56.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 144 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1808059/idaho-law-ends-use-of-public-funds-for-teachers-un-QpTyBELv9P https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1808059_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1808059_original_360.mp4 Idaho law ends use of public funds for teachers’ union (The Center Square) – Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed into law a measure prohibiting public schools from using taxpayer-funded resources to support teachers’ unions, a move supporters say restores government neutrality while critics argue it limits educators’ ability to organize. The legislation, House Bill 516, bars school districts from facilitating payroll deductions for union dues and restricts the use of public resources to assist union activities. The law is set to take effect July 1. 2026-04-16T22:03:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 112 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1808081/washington-in-focus-daily-4-16-26-income-tax-debat-UjjVyQFFpj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1808081_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1808081_original_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 4.16.26 | Income Tax Debate Intensifies & Lawsuit Plaintiff Speaks Out Washington’s proposed income tax is sparking a major debate — with supporters highlighting benefits for working families and critics warning of broader economic impacts. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down both sides of the argument, including: Expansion of the Working Families Tax Credit Claims of tax relief for hundreds of thousands of households Concerns about misleading benefit estimates The impact on small businesses and pass-through income A growing legal challenge involving business owners and advocacy groups What’s next as the case heads toward the courts We also hear directly from: Policy advocates supporting the tax Lawmakers raising concerns about cost and implementation A Washington small business owner joining the lawsuit 📊 Key questions: Do the benefits match the overall tax impact? Who actually pays — and who benefits? What could this mean for businesses, workers, and the state economy? With a lawsuit filed in Klickitat County and a potential Supreme Court battle ahead, the future of Washington’s income tax remains uncertain. 📄 Full breakdown and reporting: 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on taxes, policy, and economic impact. #IncomeTax #WashingtonState #Taxes #Economy #SmallBusiness #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #CostOfLiving #TaxDebate #BusinessNews 2026-04-16T22:30:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1228 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1808090/military-strikes-increase-against-alleged-narcotic-UkJF6CYfS9 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1808090_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1808090_original_360.mp4 Military Strikes Increase Against Alleged Narcotic Smugglers in Eastern Pacific U.S. Southern Command released video of a series of strikes against alleged "narco-terrorists" who were travelling on known narco-trafficking routes. Source: U.S. Southern Command 2026-04-16T21:43:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1808103/wa-expands-tax-credits-gov-ferguson-says-families-8nJIqQvRhj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1808103_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1808103_original_360.mp4 WA Expands Tax Credits — Gov. Ferguson Says Families Will Get Up to $1,300 Washington State is expanding its Working Families Tax Credit, a program designed to put money directly back into the pockets of eligible residents. According to state leaders, the expansion could reach 460,000 working families, with payments ranging from $300 to $1,300, depending on income and household size. In this segment, we break down: How the Working Families Tax Credit works Who qualifies for payments and how much they could receive How the expansion is being funded Why other states are watching this program closely The broader impact on affordability and household budgets Supporters say the program helps offset rising costs and supports working families, while also becoming a model for other states. 📊 Key questions: Who qualifies for the tax credit? How much could families receive? What impact will this have on affordability in Washington? As tax policy continues to evolve, programs like this are becoming a key part of the broader economic conversation. 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on taxes, policy, and cost-of-living issues. #TaxCredit #WashingtonState #Economy #BreakingNews #CostOfLiving #PublicPolicy #Taxes #Finance #WorkingFamilies #Money 2026-04-16T23:00:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1808383/how-lawsuits-against-presidents-changed-over-time-ddBJtSH8pH https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1808383_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1808383_original_360.mp4 How Lawsuits Against Presidents Changed Over Time Have lawsuits become the new way politics gets decided in the United States? From earlier administrations like Bush and Clinton to more recent presidencies, the number of legal challenges tied to government actions appears to have grown — raising questions about how policy disputes are handled today. Instead of being settled through legislation or compromise, more issues are now being decided in court. 👉 What changed in American politics? 👉 And what does it mean for the future of policymaking? #politics #news #law #government #usa #shorts #politicalnews #legal #trending #currentevents 2026-04-17T11:01:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1808434/appeals-court-case-could-impact-medical-accountabi-I8LDKc_6i2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1808434_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1808434_original_360.mp4 Appeals Court Case Could Impact Medical Accountability Nationwide A North Carolina appeals court is weighing whether a high-profile medical malpractice case can move forward — a decision that could impact medical accountability standards nationwide. The case involves a patient seeking to reinstate claims against healthcare providers after undergoing treatment as a minor. Supporters say the case raises questions about informed consent and oversight, while others argue it could reshape how care is evaluated in the future. 👉 The outcome could influence how similar cases are handled across the country 👉 And potentially set new precedents for medical liability #news #law #healthcare #courts #usa #shorts #medical #legal #currentevents #policy 2026-04-17T12:00:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1808695/spike-in-lawsuits-against-trump-heres-whats-changi-yn6EUTlm_5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1808695_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1808695_original_360.mp4 Spike in Lawsuits Against Trump? Here’s What’s Changing Legal challenges tied to presidential actions appear to be increasing — and happening faster than before. During a previous administration, dozens of lawsuits were filed over time. Now, observers say the pace of litigation may be accelerating, raising questions about how policy disputes are being handled. 📊 What’s different now: Lawsuits being filed earlier in a presidential term Increased pace of legal challenges Growing role of courts in political disputes 👉 Is litigation becoming the new battleground in politics? 👉 And what does this mean moving forward? #politics #news #law #usa #shorts #government #legal #currentevents #trending #policy 2026-04-17T13:01:53.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1808777/what-washingtons-new-income-tax-means-for-resident-sRFF6SAO3z https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1808777_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1808777_original_360.mp4 What Washington’s New Income Tax Means for Residents Washington’s new “millionaires tax” is now law — but what does it actually mean for residents? Supporters say the revenue will help fund programs like the Working Families Tax Credit, putting money back into the pockets of households and small businesses to improve affordability. But critics argue the policy could face legal challenges and raise bigger questions about how taxes are structured in the state. 👉 Who benefits from this new tax? 👉 And could it face challenges in court? #tax #economy #washingtonstate #news #politics #shorts #taxes #costofliving #government #policy 2026-04-17T14:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1808925/from-2-to-everyone-how-income-taxes-expanded-over-vd06pm91-a https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1808925_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1808925_original_360.mp4 From 2% to Everyone? How Income Taxes Expanded Over Time When the U.S. income tax was introduced in 1913, it was marketed as a “millionaires tax” — expected to impact only about 2% of the population, with rates as low as 1% to 7%. More than a century later, tax rates now range much higher, and far more Americans are affected. 📊 Then vs now: Originally targeted at a small percentage of high earners Early rates between 1% and 7% Modern tax brackets and rates significantly expanded The shift raises a broader question about how tax policy evolves over time — and what that could mean for future proposals. 👉 How did a limited tax grow over time? 👉 And what could come next? #tax #economy #history #usa #shorts #taxes #finance #government #policy #explained 2026-04-17T15:00:49.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1808931/income-tax-lawsuit-small-business-impact-OWvSpoUGdx https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1808931_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1808931_original_360.mp4 Income Tax Lawsuit & Small Business Impact Washington small business owner Curt Nuccitelli, founder of Spirit Transport Systems, is speaking out — and taking legal action — over the state’s proposed income tax. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we go inside his business to understand the real-world impact of tax policy on small companies, employees, and operations. Key topics covered: Why Curt Nuccitelli joined a lawsuit challenging the income tax How pass-through income could directly impact small business owners The challenge of “lean years vs strong years” and loss carryforward rules Rising costs including fuel, property taxes, and business taxes Concerns about staying competitive and supporting employees We also explore: The broader legal challenge led by the Citizen Action Defense Fund Involvement from former officials and business groups What happens next as the case moves through the courts 📊 Key questions: Will small businesses be impacted more than expected? How do tax policies affect hiring, wages, and benefits? Could this case reshape tax law in Washington State? 📄 Full segment and reporting: 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on taxes, business, and public policy. #SmallBusiness #IncomeTax #WashingtonState #BusinessNews #Economy #LegalNews #PublicPolicy #Entrepreneur #BreakingNews #TaxDebate 2026-04-17T15:01:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 499 small businessincome taxWashington Statetax policyCitizen Action Defense FundCurt NuccitelliSpirit Transport SystemsWashington constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809032/gop-seeks-probe-of-180b-in-fraud-with-taxpayers-mo-3fCfiLn5gK https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fNiePJwPz_g/hqdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1809032_original_360.mp4 GOP Seeks Probe of $180B in Fraud With Taxpayers’ Money (The Center Square) – California’s Assembly Republican Caucus on Wednesday called for a special legislative session to investigate an estimated $180 billion in fraud in taxpayer-funded programs. Earlier on Wednesday, Assembly Minority Leader Health Flora and caucus members sent a letter to Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, pointing to a new estimate that California may have lost at least $180 billion to fraud across state programs. Flora said the estimate was based on audits, public records and prior investigations. 2026-04-17T15:51:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 285 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809048/income-tax-debate-intensifies-who-really-pays-x7sn0Svvqq https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809048_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809048_original_360.mp4 Income Tax Debate Intensifies: Who Really Pays? Washington’s proposed income tax is sparking a major debate — with supporters highlighting tax relief and expanded credits, while critics warn of misleading claims and economic risks. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down both sides of the argument surrounding Senate Bill 6346 and what it could mean for taxpayers across the state. Key topics covered: The push for a “millionaire’s tax” and its intended goals Expansion of the Working Families Tax Credit Potential benefits ranging from $335 to $1,330 annually Estimated 460,000 additional households gaining eligibility Concerns about long-term economic impact and tax structure We also examine: Arguments from the Economic Opportunity Institute (EOI) on fixing Washington’s regressive tax system Criticism from lawmakers who say projected savings may be overstated or misleading Debate over whether existing programs are being repackaged as new benefits Alternative proposals to fund tax relief without new taxes 📊 Bigger picture questions: Does the income tax actually reduce the burden on working families? Are projected savings realistic or overstated? What happens if courts or voters reject the policy? 📄 Full breakdown and reporting: 🔔 Subscribe for in-depth coverage of Washington policy, taxes, and economic issues. #IncomeTax #WashingtonState #TaxDebate #Economy #PublicPolicy #SmallBusiness #TaxRelief #BreakingNews #Politics #CostOfLiving 2026-04-17T16:01:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 655 income taxWashington statetax debatetax reliefregressive tax systemworking families tax creditmillionaires taxeconomic opportunity institutepublic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809049/why-small-businesses-say-new-taxes-hit-harder-than-ptaagapB50 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809049_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809049_original_360.mp4 Why Small Businesses Say New Taxes Hit Harder Than You Think Some small business advocates say new tax policies could impact them more than expected — and it comes down to how business income is reported. Many small businesses operate as pass-through entities, meaning business earnings are reported as personal income. That can make it appear like owners earn more than they actually take home. 📊 What critics point out: Business revenue can show up as personal income Much of that money is reinvested into the business Funds often go toward hiring, expansion, and equipment Supporters and critics continue to debate how tax policy affects small businesses — especially when it comes to growth and reinvestment. 👉 How should business income be taxed? 👉 And what impact could this have on small business growth? #smallbusiness #taxes #economy #business #finance #shorts #entrepreneur #policy #usa #news 2026-04-17T16:01:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 small businesstaxespass-through entitybusiness incometax policybusiness revenuereinvestment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809058/attorney-generals-office-billed-more-than-34000-ho-l4jhgc-CT9 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809058_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809058_original_360.mp4 Attorney General’s Office Billed More Than 34,000 Hours on Trump Lawsuits (The Center Square) - The Washington State Attorney General’s Office staff has billed more than 34,000 hours working on lawsuits filed against the Trump Administration since November 2024, according to records obtained by The Center Square. More than two thirds of those hours billed within a six-month period. The 34,000 hours represents a combined 1,416 days or 3.9 years of billable work. 2026-04-17T16:15:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 644 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809068/idaho-law-ends-use-of-public-funds-for-teachers-un-K6E1tjaLx0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809068_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809068_original_360.mp4 Idaho Law Ends Use of Public Funds for Teachers’ Union From The Center Square Daily host Greg Bishop discusses top headlines from The Center Square including the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction insisting a conference held at a waterpark was not a public meeting subject to regular record keeping standards, California lawmakers discuss Governor Newsom's budget cuts, Colorado legislature talks state budget, and a new Idaho law ends use of public funds for teachers' unions. 2026-04-17T16:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 263 WisconsinCaliforniaColoradoIdahostate budgetpublic fundsteachers unionbudget cutslegislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809077/gun-owners-rally-at-illinois-statehouse-against-mo-EInhs45iAB https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809077_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809077_original_360.mp4 Gun Owners Rally at Illinois Statehouse Against More Gun Regulations (The Center Square) – Illinois gun owners are pressing their legislators to oppose gun regulations and some elected officials are on their side. Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day started at a convention center in Springfield Wednesday to hear from gun rights advocates. Afterwards, hundreds of gun owners marched through the streets to the Capitol. They were met by Republican legislators who left floor session to address the crowd. State Rep. Blaine Wilhour, R-Beecher City, told the assembled group that free people don’t ask permission to stay free. 2026-04-17T16:45:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 545 gun ownersgun regulationsIllinoisstatehousesecond amendmentgun rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809089/small-business-owners-raise-concerns-over-new-inco-tFg2zTBaoJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809089_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809089_original_360.mp4 Small Business Owners Raise Concerns Over New Income Tax Some small business owners say rising costs — including taxes and fees — are making it harder to stay competitive. From payroll and property taxes to business-related fees, critics argue these expenses can add up quickly and impact long-term growth. 📊 Key concerns raised: Multiple layers of taxes and operating costs Challenges staying competitive Potential impact on hiring and expansion Concerns about market share shifting toward larger companies Supporters and critics continue to debate how policies affect small businesses and the broader economy. 👉 Are rising costs making it harder for small businesses to compete? 👉 And what does this mean for the future of local businesses? #smallbusiness #economy #taxes #business #entrepreneur #shorts #costofliving #policy #usa #news 2026-04-17T17:00:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 small businessincome taxbusiness taxesoperating costslocal businesseseconomic impactmarket share https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809091/nuccitelli-washington-is-not-business-friendly-_lKHdKGmKw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809091_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809091_original_360.mp4 Nuccitelli: Washington Is Not Business-Friendly A Washington small business owner, Curt Nuccitelli, is raising concerns about the cumulative tax burden and how it may impact competitiveness, growth, and employees. In this segment, we break down: The range of taxes businesses face — including B&O, payroll, property, and other fees Claims that total tax costs can approach a significant share of revenue Concerns about staying competitive in a challenging economic environment The potential impact on wages, hiring, and employee benefits Why some argue smaller businesses may be at a disadvantage compared to larger corporations This perspective highlights the broader conversation around: 👉 How tax policy affects small businesses, workers, and economic growth 📊 Key questions: How much do taxes impact small business operations? Do current policies affect competition between small and large companies? What does this mean for employees and wages? As tax debates continue, business owners say these decisions can directly affect their ability to grow and support their workforce. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on business, taxes, and the economy. 2026-04-17T17:00:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 104 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809101/small-business-owner-warns-this-tax-could-hurt-us-bqU8f9FWLx https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809101_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809101_original_360.mp4 Small Business Owner Warns: “This Tax Could Hurt Us” A Washington small business owner is raising concerns about how a proposed income tax could impact operations — especially during already challenging economic conditions. In this segment, we hear firsthand how: Slower business activity is affecting day-to-day operations Multiple “lean years” are putting pressure on small companies Tax policy changes could limit the ability to recover losses Financial uncertainty is shaping hiring, growth, and planning decisions The discussion highlights a key issue for many small businesses: 👉 How tax rules interact with real-world business cycles, including profitable years and losses. 📊 Key questions: How do tax policies affect small business recovery? What happens when losses can’t be carried forward? Could this impact hiring, wages, or long-term stability? As the broader tax debate continues, small business perspectives are becoming a critical part of the conversation. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on business, taxes, and the economy. 2026-04-17T17:15:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809106/business-owner-on-his-decision-to-join-the-lawsuit-wMYRBh1gFl https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809106_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809106_original_360.mp4 Business Owner On His Decision To Join The Lawsuit Against The Income Tax Washington small business owner Curt Nuccitelli is speaking out about the potential impact of a proposed income tax — and why he chose to get involved in a legal challenge. In this segment, he explains: Why he believes the policy raises constitutional concerns His perspective on how the tax is being presented to the public How it could affect small businesses, employees, and compensation The challenge of managing “lean years vs strong years” in business Why rules around carrying forward losses are a major concern His story highlights a key part of the broader debate: 👉 How tax policy impacts real businesses, real workers, and long-term stability 📊 Key questions: Do small businesses face unintended consequences from tax changes? How do tax rules affect hiring, wages, and benefits? What role will the courts play in deciding the outcome? With a lawsuit underway and debate continuing, voices like this are shaping the conversation around Washington’s tax policy. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on taxes, business, and public policy. 2026-04-17T17:30:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 92 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809131/new-millionaires-tax-debate-who-benefits-X__YEpbM1U https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809131_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809131_original_360.mp4 New “Millionaires Tax” Debate: Who Benefits? Washington’s proposed “millionaires tax” (SB 6346) is drawing both support and criticism — with debate over who truly benefits. Supporters highlight: Expansion of the Working Families Tax Credit Certain small business tax breaks Sales tax exemptions on everyday items like hygiene products and diapers Critics argue the policy could expand over time and raise broader concerns about how income taxes are structured in the state. 👉 Who benefits from these changes? 👉 And how could this impact taxpayers long term? #tax #economy #washingtonstate #news #politics #shorts #costofliving #policy #finance #usa 2026-04-17T18:00:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809154/rep-walsh-shares-account-of-unopened-ballots-found-WO9fYaaWis https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809154_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809154_original_360.mp4 Rep. Walsh Shares Account of Unopened Ballots Found by Private Citizen Rep. Jim Walsh Shares Account of Unopened Ballots Found by Private Citizen 2026-04-17T18:15:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 103 Jim WalshWashingtonballotselection integritymail-in votingprivate citizenKing CountySnohomish County https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809156/grant-county-ranchers-sue-over-ecology-laws-puFc8871pl https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809156_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809156_original_360.mp4 Grant County Ranchers Sue Over Ecology Laws A multi-generational family ranch in Washington State is now at the center of a legal dispute with the Department of Ecology over alleged wetland violations. The ranch, owned by the King family since the 1950s, has been accused of impacting what the state identifies as alkali wetlands — both on private land and on leased public grazing land. But the family is pushing back, arguing: The land in question does not meet the definition of protected wetlands Their water rights are grandfathered in The state may be overstepping its legal authority In this report, we break down: The state’s allegations and enforcement actions The King family’s legal and constitutional arguments The role of leased grazing land and water rights Broader implications for farmers, ranchers, and property owners across Washington 📊 Key questions: How are wetlands defined and enforced in Washington State? Do long-standing water rights override newer regulations? Could this case impact other landowners and agricultural operations? 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on Washington policy, land use, and legal disputes. #WashingtonState #PropertyRights #Agriculture #LegalDispute #Farming #Ranching #PublicPolicy #BreakingNews #LandUse #Environment 2026-04-17T18:15:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 80 Washington StateProperty RightsAgricultureLegal DisputeWetlandsWater RightsRanchingLand Use https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809157/wa-property-case-raises-constitutional-questions-PgnTYTEkit https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809157_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809157_original_360.mp4 WA Property Case Raises Constitutional Questions A Washington State land dispute is raising bigger constitutional questions — not just about wetlands, but who has the authority to decide these cases. Attorneys representing a family ranch argue that decisions involving fines, land use, and property rights should be handled in court, before a judge and jury — not solely by administrative agencies. The state, however, points to decades of legal precedent that allow agencies to handle these types of enforcement actions. In this segment, we break down: The difference between administrative rulings vs jury trials What “equitable orders” vs “legal orders” mean in court Why attorneys argue some penalties should require a jury decision Claims that prolonged legal processes can pressure property owners into settling The potential path to the Washington Supreme Court — or even the U.S. Supreme Court 📊 Key questions: Should agencies have the power to issue fines and restoration orders? When does a case require a jury trial under constitutional law? Could this case reshape how land-use disputes are handled? 📅 A hearing is currently scheduled, with legal challenges expected to continue. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on Washington law, policy, and major court cases. #LegalNews #WashingtonState #PropertyRights #SupremeCourt #Constitution #PublicPolicy #LandUse #BreakingNews #Law #CourtCase 2026-04-17T18:15:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 202 Washington Stateproperty rightsconstitutional lawland useadministrative agenciesjury trialsupreme court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809159/rep-walsh-details-the-story-of-a-private-citizen-f-vVGeRzTbGu https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809159_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809159_original_360.mp4 Rep. Walsh Details The Story Of A Private Citizen Finding A Box Of Sealed Ballots Rep. Jim Walsh Details The Story Of A Private Citizen Finding A Box Of Sealed Ballots 2026-04-17T18:15:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 122 Jim Walshballotselection integrityvoter fraudKing County ElectionsWashington State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809180/tax-plan-could-mean-bigger-refunds-for-families-6SEwWiJoiC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809180_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809180_original_360.mp4 Tax Plan Could Mean Bigger Refunds for Families Supporters say Washington’s new tax plan could put money back into the pockets of working families. With an expansion of the Working Families Tax Credit, some households who were previously ineligible may now qualify for annual refunds ranging from $335 to $1,330. 📊 What’s changing: Expanded eligibility for tax credits Refunds between $335 and $1,330 per year Aimed at supporting lower- and middle-income households Backers say it’s a way to improve affordability, while critics continue to debate the broader impact of the tax policy. 👉 Who qualifies for these refunds? 👉 And how much could families actually receive? #tax #economy #washingtonstate #news #shorts #costofliving #finance #policy #usa #taxrefund 2026-04-17T19:00:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809191/illinois-diversity-commission-dodges-the-center-sq-tbu21V7OVH https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809191_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809191_original_360.mp4 Illinois Diversity Commission Dodges The Center Square's Questions Again Illinois Diversity Commission Dodges The Center Square's Questions Again 2026-04-17T19:18:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 151 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809227/debate-over-state-taxes-are-increases-outpacing-re-Wp-BOvCwIw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809227_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809227_original_360.mp4 Debate Over State Taxes: Are Increases Outpacing Relief? A growing debate is unfolding over state tax policy — with critics arguing recent increases may outweigh any new relief measures. Some point to billions in recent tax and fee increases, including changes to sales taxes and state fees, raising concerns about affordability and economic impact. 📊 Key points in the debate: Billions in recent tax increases Questions over how much relief is being provided Ongoing concerns about cost of living Supporters and critics continue to disagree on whether current policies strike the right balance between revenue and relief. 👉 Are tax increases outpacing relief? 👉 And what does it mean for residents and businesses? #taxes #economy #washingtonstate #news #politics #shorts #costofliving #policy #usa #finance 2026-04-17T20:00:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809282/the-center-square-daily-4-17-26-tax-policy-largely-o9XCBpLbFE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809282_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809282_original_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 4.17.26 | Tax Policy Largely Determines States’ Economic Competitiveness The Center Square Daily | Friday, April 17th, 2026 In today’s episode of The Center Square Daily, we look at the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. President and Chief Economist for American Legislative Exchange Council, Jonathan Williams, joins to discuss ALEC's latest 'Rich States, Poor States' report looking at the economic outlook across the country. And in Illinois, legislators continue to debate bills ahead of this weeks bill deadline and discuss the state budget. Plus Quick Hits from across the country: Wisconsin - Illinois lawmakers grill diversity commission over lack of progress https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_cc5501f2-97e4-4889-b90e-464d733683e6.html New Jersey - https://www.thecentersquare.com/new_jersey/article_5ba5f00c-a8f8-4d76-b994-911a5220c0d3.html Tennessee - http://thecentersquare.com/tennessee/article_773766b2-16ef-41c8-8faa-e24dc50f8f90.html California - https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_ee662fc5-3e0c-4a05-b2e9-82d65c07124a.html New York - https://www.thecentersquare.com/new_york/article_26042fd1-5bcb-4499-909d-69b4af338f50.html Stay informed on the policies, data, and decisions impacting taxpayers across the country. 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates #Iran #Economy #straitofhormuz #PublicPolicy #Taxpayers #News #taxes 00:00 - Intro 00:38 - Strait opens 03:54 - Rich States Poor States 15:30 - America's Talking 20:50 - Late nights at the Illinois Capitol 2026-04-17T20:30:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1639 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809294/why-supporters-say-a-millionaires-tax-is-needed-tDsDyGIPDY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809294_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809294_original_360.mp4 Why Supporters Say a “Millionaires Tax” Is Needed Supporters of Washington’s proposed “millionaires tax” say it’s about fixing a regressive tax system. Policy advocates argue the state relies heavily on sales and other taxes that can disproportionately impact lower-income households — and say a new tax on high earners could help rebalance the system. 📊 Supporters say: Washington’s tax structure is regressive Revenue changes could shift the burden Funds could support broader affordability efforts Critics, however, raise concerns about long-term impacts and how the policy could evolve over time. 👉 Is the current tax system fair? 👉 And should high earners pay more? #tax #economy #washingtonstate #news #politics #shorts #policy #costofliving #finance #usa 2026-04-17T21:00:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809339/why-you-cant-offset-losses-under-washington-s-new-QwxbLHXDnR https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809339_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809339_original_360.mp4 Why You Can’t Offset Losses Under Washington's New Tax Plan Some business owners say new tax rules could hit hardest during their most successful years. In many industries, revenue fluctuates — with “lean years” and “strong years.” But critics say certain tax policies may not allow losses from slower years to be carried forward, which could increase tax burdens when business picks up. 📊 Key concern: No ability to offset past losses Higher taxes during profitable years Less flexibility for long-term planning Supporters and critics continue to debate how these policies impact business stability and growth. 👉 Should businesses be able to offset losses over time? 👉 And how do tax rules affect long-term success? #business #taxes #economy #finance #smallbusiness #shorts #entrepreneur #policy #usa #news 2026-04-17T22:00:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809378/washington-in-focus-daily-4-17-26-income-tax-debat-x32-gOxS-a https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809378_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809378_original_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 4.17.26 | Income Tax Debate, Ballot Box Mystery & Property Right Lawsuit A major debate is unfolding in Washington State — combining income tax policy, government authority, and a high-stakes property rights lawsuit. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down two major developments: 💰 Income Tax Debate A new report highlights how lower income tax rates in Idaho led to increased revenue Questions about Washington’s new 9.9% income tax on high earners Ongoing concerns about whether tax policy could impact economic growth and taxpayers long-term ⚖️ Property Rights Lawsuit A multi-generational ranch family is facing millions in fines and compliance costs The dispute centers on wetlands regulations and water rights The family argues their rights are being decided by an administrative judge instead of a jury Legal experts say this case could have major constitutional implications 📊 Key issues: Can higher taxes impact economic behavior and revenue? Do property owners have the right to a jury trial in regulatory disputes? Are administrative agencies gaining too much authority over private land? 🚨 What’s next: A major hearing is scheduled as the case moves forward Potential appeals could reach the Washington Supreme Court — or beyond 🔔 Subscribe for in-depth coverage of taxes, legal battles, and policy shaping Washington State. #IncomeTax #PropertyRights #WashingtonState #TaxDebate #LegalNews #Economy #LandUse #CourtCase #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy 2026-04-17T22:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1478 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809682/two-approaches-to-tax-relief-whats-the-difference-fU2BnTbS2N https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LuuAPtaLYcU/maxresdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1809682_original_360.mp4 Two Approaches to Tax Relief — What’s the Difference? A debate is growing over how to provide tax relief — and whether it should come with new taxes. Some lawmakers argue for expanding the Working Families Tax Credit without creating new taxes, suggesting existing revenue sources could be used instead. One proposal points to funds tied to policies like the Climate Commitment Act (CCA), which critics say has contributed to higher gas prices — and could be redirected to support working families. 📊 Key points in the debate: Expanding tax credits without new taxes Use of existing revenue sources Concerns about gas prices and cost of living Supporters and critics continue to disagree on the best path forward. 👉 Should tax relief come without new taxes? 👉 And where should the funding come from? #tax #economy #washingtonstate #gasprices #news #shorts #costofliving #policy #usa #debate 2026-04-18T14:00:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809715/property-rights-battle-wa-ranch-vs-state-65XdCRhK0T https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809715_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809715_original_360.mp4 Property Rights Battle: WA Ranch vs State A multi-generational ranch family in Washington State is locked in a high-stakes legal battle over property rights, water use, and government authority. The family, whose ranch dates back to the 1950s, is facing millions in fines and compliance costs tied to alleged wetlands violations. But they argue the case raises a much bigger issue — who gets to decide their fate. In this report, we break down: The state’s allegations involving wetlands and water usage The ranch family’s claim of grandfathered water rights Why the case is being decided by an administrative judge instead of a jury The legal argument that this could violate constitutional rights to a jury trial ⚖️ What’s at stake: Potentially life-altering financial penalties The future of a multi-generational family ranch Broader implications for property owners across Washington State 📊 Key questions: Should property disputes like this be decided by agencies or juries? Do long-standing water rights override newer regulations? Could this case set a precedent nationwide? 📅 A major hearing is scheduled as the case moves forward, with possible appeals ahead. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on property rights, legal battles, and public policy. 🔥 Hashtags (High Reach + Safe) #PropertyRights #WashingtonState #LegalNews #LandUse #Agriculture #CourtCase #PublicPolicy #BreakingNews #Farming #Law 2026-04-18T15:00:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 495 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809721/business-owner-warns-tax-policy-could-impact-jobs-_3QSQgT3ac https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809721_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809721_original_360.mp4 Business Owner Warns Tax Policy Could Impact Jobs & Pay A business owner says new tax policies could impact their ability to raise wages, expand benefits, and invest in employees. At the same time, multiple groups — including farmers and business organizations like the NFIB and the Building Industry Association of Washington — are challenging the policy in court, arguing it may violate the state constitution. 📊 Key points: Concerns about wages, benefits, and hiring Business groups filing legal challenges Ongoing debate over economic impact Supporters and critics continue to weigh in as the case moves forward. 👉 Could this policy impact jobs and employee benefits? 👉 And how will the courts decide? #business #economy #jobs #taxes #washingtonstate #news #shorts #policy #smallbusiness #usa 2026-04-18T15:01:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809746/will-this-income-tax-survive-courts-and-voters-dBder-lcuG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809746_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809746_original_360.mp4 Will This Income Tax Survive Courts and Voters? Washington’s income tax debate is back — but history shows voters have rejected similar proposals at least nine times. Lawmakers and policy groups continue to push for changes, while others question whether the plan will survive legal challenges or a potential vote by the public. 📊 Key points: Income tax proposals rejected multiple times by voters Ongoing legal and political debate Questions about whether this version will hold up Supporters and critics remain divided as the issue moves forward. 👉 Will this income tax be different? 👉 And how will voters or the courts respond? #tax #politics #washingtonstate #news #shorts #policy #economy #government #usa #debate 2026-04-18T16:01:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809749/ballot-box-discovery-sparks-questions-in-washingto-XEVV9zI1cv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809749_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809749_original_360.mp4 Ballot Box Discovery Sparks Questions in Washington A surprising discovery in Renton, Washington is raising serious questions about election processes. Nearly 500 unopened and unprocessed ballots were found near a dumpster — some dating back multiple election cycles. Officials are now working to determine how the ballots were never delivered, opened, or counted. In this report, we break down: Where the ballots were found and what condition they were in Why many appear to have never reached voters Responses from King County Elections and the Secretary of State’s office Concerns about ballot tracking and chain of custody What this could mean for election processes moving forward 📊 Key questions: How did hundreds of ballots go unaccounted for? Were affected voters still able to participate? What safeguards exist to track ballots once mailed? Officials say the situation is under review as more details emerge. 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on elections, public policy, and breaking news. 🔥 Hashtags (Algorithm Safe + Reach) #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #Elections #Ballots #ElectionNews #PublicPolicy #Investigation #LocalNews #USNews #Vote 2026-04-18T16:01:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 534 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809755/oil-prices-fall-as-trump-iran-say-strait-of-hormuz-u73jzaIsV8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809755_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809755_original_360.mp4 Oil Prices Fall as Trump, Iran Say Strait of Hormuz Is ‘Fully Open' (The Center Square) – The Strait of Hormuz is fully opened, Iranian officials and President Donald Trump said Friday, sending oil prices down. Iran closed the strait near the beginning of Operation Epic Fury on Feb. 28, leading to the halt of commercial shipping traffic, including oil shipments, which sent gas prices up significantly. The Islamic Republic of Iran announced the reopening of the strait, crediting the ceasefire in Lebanon with Israel. 2026-04-18T16:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 225 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809764/idaho-vs-washington-which-state-is-more-tax-friend-svrlf72cCO https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809764_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809764_original_360.mp4 Idaho vs Washington: Which State Is More Tax-Friendly? How do taxes compare between Washington and Idaho — and what does that mean for residents and businesses? Some point out key differences in how each state structures taxes, including sales taxes, gas taxes, and property-related costs. Supporters and critics debate how these differences impact affordability, business growth, and where people choose to live. 📊 Key comparison points: Differences in tax structures between states Cost-of-living considerations Potential impact on businesses and relocation The debate continues over how tax policy shapes economic opportunity across state lines. 👉 Which state is more affordable? 👉 And how do taxes influence where people live and work? 🔥 HASHTAGS (Boost reach) #tax #economy #idaho #washingtonstate #costofliving #business #shorts #policy #usa #news 2026-04-18T17:00:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809765/tax-cuts-vs-revenue-idaho-vs-washington-income-tax-oQhKpZW5Z2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809765_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809765_original_360.mp4 Tax Cuts vs Revenue: Idaho vs Washington Income Tax Debate A new report is fueling the debate over income taxes — showing that Idaho lowered its income tax rates and saw revenue nearly double. So what does that mean for Washington State, which is preparing to implement a new 9.9% income tax on high earners? In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the numbers and the policy debate shaping the future of taxation in the region. 📊 Key findings from Idaho: Income tax rate reduced from ~7.4% to 5.3% (flat tax) Income tax revenue increased from $1.16 billion to $2.26 billion That’s a 95% increase in revenue despite lower tax rates 💰 Washington’s situation: New income tax targeting income above $1 million Ongoing debate over long-term economic impact Concerns about how multiple taxes (sales, gas, property, income) affect residents and businesses We also explore: The argument that lower taxes can grow the economy and expand the tax base Whether Idaho is a fair comparison to Washington The broader question: Do tax cuts increase or decrease government revenue? 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on taxes, economic policy, and state-level debates. #IncomeTax #TaxCuts #Economy #WashingtonState #Idaho #TaxDebate #PublicPolicy #Finance #BreakingNews #CostOfLiving 2026-04-18T17:00:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 482 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809786/illinois-leaders-sweat-over-tight-budget-Lnr0L8gGCZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809786_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809786_original_360.mp4 Illinois Leaders Sweat Over Tight Budget (The Center Square) – State legislative leaders from both parties spoke to the Illinois Chamber of Commerce about the broad state of legislation and their priorities Thursday in Springfield, as the end of the General Assembly's spring session draws closer. Remarks from Senate and House leadership were driven by the topic of affordability and the state budget, with some bipartisan agreement on the issue, but disagreement on how to help Illinoisans, as Democrats want to increase revenue and the GOP wants taxes cut. House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, R-Savanna,said there is a lot of work she wants done to help businesses in the state. She criticized a variety of initiatives and legislation from across the aisle, saying there is uncertainty in the state’s taxes, regulation and the workforce. 2026-04-18T18:00:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 386 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809790/los-angeles-school-district-unions-praise-new-agre-Kv-hWhg53Y https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809790_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809790_original_360.mp4 Los Angeles school district, unions praise new agreements (The Center Square) - Politicians, school officials and union leaders are applauding tentative agreements between Los Angeles Unified School District and Big Labor. But associations of parents and taxpayers are concerned about the costs. 2026-04-18T18:00:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 65 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809813/hundreds-of-ballots-found-in-private-mailbox-7LtANOUr5Y https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809813_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809813_original_360.mp4 Hundreds of Ballots Found in Private Mailbox? Hundreds of ballots — some dating back to 2022 through 2025 — were reportedly found sent to a private mailbox. Most were linked to King County elections, with some from Snohomish County, and many tied to the 2024 primary and general election cycle. 📊 What’s being reported: Around 500 ballots discovered Spanning multiple election years Majority from 2024 elections Sent to a private mailbox Officials and observers are now raising questions about how these ballots ended up outside typical election channels. 👉 How did this happen? 👉 And what does it mean for election processes? #election #news #ballots #politics #shorts #usa #breakingnews #government #trending #currentevents 2026-04-18T19:00:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809824/the-hidden-cost-of-billion-dollar-data-center-deal-AcOT2PTrT8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809824_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809824_original_360.mp4 The Hidden Cost of Billion Dollar Data Center Deals In this episode of Everyday Economics, we break down the economic reality behind billion-dollar data center deals — and why the headline investment numbers may not mean what taxpayers think they do. States across the country are offering massive tax incentives to attract data centers, AI infrastructure, and other large-scale tech projects. Governors call it economic development, but does the math actually work? We take a closer look at the promises behind these deals: the temporary construction jobs, the long-term employment projections, and the real taxpayer cost behind the incentives. While the projects may sound transformative, the long-term economic benefits may be far smaller than advertised. In this episode: 💰 Why states offer massive tax breaks for data centers 🏗️ The difference between headline investment and real job creation 📉 Why many subsidy deals fail to deliver returns for taxpayers 🤔 The key question states should ask before approving billion-dollar incentives As the race to attract data centers accelerates, taxpayers deserve to know whether these deals create lasting value — or just bigger headlines. Subscribe for more economic analysis that breaks down what the numbers really mean for your wallet. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2026-04-18T19:31:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 514 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809830/property-rights-case-heads-to-hearing-could-it-go-_0H6Szizou https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809830_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809830_original_360.mp4 Property Rights Case Heads to Hearing — Could It Go Nationwide? A key property rights case is moving forward — with a full hearing set for May 21. Attorneys say if they lose, they plan to appeal to the state supreme court, and potentially beyond. 📊 What’s at stake: A full merit hearing scheduled soon Possible appeal to higher courts Questions about the role of jury trials Potential impact on property rights beyond one state Supporters say the case could have far-reaching effects, not just for property owners locally, but across the country. 👉 Could this case set a broader legal precedent? 👉 And how far could it go in the courts? #law #courts #propertyrights #news #shorts #legal #usa #government #policy #currentevents 2026-04-18T20:00:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809845/flat-tax-vs-progressive-tax-what-happened-here-0kDV8O-F3y https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809845_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809845_original_360.mp4 Flat Tax vs Progressive Tax — What Happened Here? Can tax cuts actually lead to higher revenue? In one example, income tax revenue reportedly climbed to about $2.26 billion by 2025 — a 95% increase, even after a shift to a lower, flat tax rate. 📊 What’s being discussed: Revenue nearly doubling over time Transition to a flat income tax rate Debate over how tax policy impacts government funding Some argue this challenges the idea that tax cuts reduce revenue, while others say multiple factors can influence these outcomes. 👉 Do lower tax rates always mean less revenue? 👉 And how should income taxes be structured? #tax #economy #finance #policy #shorts #usa #taxes #government #debate #explained 2026-04-18T21:00:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1809861/hundreds-of-ballots-found-all-unopened-peh5gmY87N https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1809861_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809861_original_360.mp4 Hundreds of Ballots Found — All Unopened Reports say around 500 ballots — unopened, unprocessed, and blank — were delivered to individuals using private mailbox addresses. These weren’t traditional USPS mailboxes, but rented mailboxes at private mailing businesses, where a street address can be used instead of a standard P.O. box. 📊 What’s being reported: Approximately 500 ballots Unopened and unprocessed Delivered to private mailbox addresses Not tied to standard USPS mailbox locations Questions are now being raised about how and why these ballots were delivered this way. 👉 How did this happen? 👉 And what does it mean for election processes? #election #news #ballots #politics #shorts #usa #breakingnews #government #trending #currentevents 2026-04-18T22:00:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1810071/rich-states-poor-states-tax-policy-largely-determi-DUsm0zbACd https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1810071_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1810071_original_360.mp4 Rich States, Poor States: Tax Policy Largely Determines States’ Economic Competitiveness (The Center Square) – No matter what a state offers in terms of natural beauty, work and social opportunities, tax and economic policy — as unglamorous as they sound — will play a role in the state’s attractiveness and success over time, the authors of Rich States, Poor States say. That’s why Utah, a state perhaps recognized for its natural beauty but known more for its large religious population, has ranked first every year in the American Legislative Exchange Council report evaluating states’ economic competitiveness. It’s also why “flyover states” like Arkansas, Indiana and Oklahoma rank in the top 10 for economic outlook, while states like California, Hawaii, Illinois and New York, despite their stunning vistas or metropolitan attractions, rank in the bottom 10. 2026-04-19T11:00:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 770 tax policystate economyeconomic competitivenessrich statespoor statesALECstate taxeseconomic outlookright to work lawsgovernment spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1810148/teacher-alleges-union-retaliation-in-labor-dispute-7fZkZMsOnD https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1810148_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1810148_original_360.mp4 Teacher Alleges Union Retaliation in Labor Dispute For The Center Square Daily for April 17, 2026 host Greg Bishop looks at top headlines from across the country including a teacher in New Jersey claiming the union retaliated against her because of a dispute, Tennessee passes its budget, a report shows California residents are being priced out by rising home prices, and New York loses federal funding due to commercial drivers licensing failures. 2026-04-19T12:00:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 267 teacher unionlabor disputetennessee budgetcalifornia housingnew york fundingeducation fundinghousing coststeacher workloadbudget billfederal funds https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1810254/crowded-ballot-ahead-multiple-initiatives-could-cl-O49BtGcUTU https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1810254_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1810254_original_360.mp4 Crowded Ballot Ahead? Multiple Initiatives Could Clash Voters could be facing a crowded ballot this November, with multiple initiatives potentially appearing at the same time. Groups are already advancing measures on issues like: Parental rights School athletics policies A possible repeal effort targeting a newly signed tax law A proposed voter ID initiative 📊 What to expect: Multiple high-profile initiatives Competing campaigns on both sides Increased political advertising As more measures move forward, the ballot could become one of the most contested in recent years. 👉 What issues will make it onto the ballot? 👉 And how will voters decide? #election #politics #washingtonstate #ballot #news #shorts #voting #policy #usa #currentevents 2026-04-19T14:30:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1810275/property-owners-vs-state-agency-whats-at-stake-ss-bqlUVnr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1810275_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1810275_original_360.mp4 Property Owners vs State Agency — What’s at Stake? A property rights case is raising key legal questions — including whether land is classified as wetlands and whether any actual harm was done. Attorneys argue multiple agency orders should be reviewed in court, while also raising concerns about how regulatory cases are handled. 📊 Key issues in the case: Dispute over wetlands classification Questions about alleged property damage Concerns about high legal and compliance costs Debate over how agencies enforce regulations Some say the process can become costly and complex, potentially pushing property owners toward settlement. 👉 Should these cases be decided in court? 👉 And how should disputes between agencies and property owners be handled? #law #propertyrights #courts #news #shorts #legal #government #policy #usa #currentevents 2026-04-19T15:15:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1810302/can-lower-taxes-increase-revenue-heres-the-argumen-qNkV-PvWrg https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1810302_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1810302_original_360.mp4 Can Lower Taxes Increase Revenue? Here’s the Argument Can lowering income taxes actually increase government revenue? Some economists and policy advocates argue that lower tax rates can lead to stronger economic activity, bringing more workers into the system and increasing overall tax participation. 📊 The argument: Lower income taxes may encourage more work and investment Economic growth can expand the tax base More people paying taxes could increase total revenue Others debate how consistent this effect is and what factors influence the outcome. 👉 Do tax cuts boost revenue? 👉 And how does tax policy shape economic growth? #tax #economy #finance #policy #shorts #usa #taxes #economicgrowth #government #debate 2026-04-19T16:00:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1810332/income-tax-debated-fueled-by-backlash-qQU_Z2bEB7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1810332_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1810332_original_360.mp4 Income Tax Debated Fueled By Backlash 👉 Do income taxes stay limited — or expand over time? In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the history of the federal income tax, which began in 1913 as a tax on just 2% of Americans, and compare it to today — where nearly everyone pays. Now, a new Washington state income tax on high earners is sparking debate, with supporters highlighting benefits like: Expanded Working Families Tax Credit (up to $1,300 per household) 460,000 additional families expected to qualify Funding for education and affordability programs But critics argue: Small businesses could be impacted due to pass-through taxation Historical trends show income taxes may expand beyond original targets Legal challenges question whether the tax aligns with the state constitution 📊 We also examine: How tax rates have changed from 1% in 1913 to today’s higher brackets Whether Washington could follow a similar path A comparison to Idaho’s lower tax rates and rising revenues ⚖️ With a Washington State Supreme Court case approaching, the future of the tax — and its potential impact — remains uncertain. 🔥 Hashtags (Boost Reach + Safe) #TaxDay #IncomeTax #WashingtonState #Economics #PublicPolicy #SmallBusiness #TaxPolicy #Finance #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-04-19T17:00:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1580 income taxWashington statetax creditssmall businesstax reformmillionaires taxlegal challengestax ratesstate revenueWorking Families Tax CreditClimate Commitment ActIdahofiscal policyEconomic Opportunity InstituteBob Ferguson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1810336/unopened-ballots-discovered-officials-respond-htZWHfoClt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1810336_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1810336_original_360.mp4 Unopened Ballots Discovered — Officials Respond A man says he discovered a box of ballots near a dumpster behind a strip mall — and claims he reached out to election officials but didn’t receive a response. According to the account: Ballots were found outside near a dumpster Reportedly unopened Attempt made to contact local election officials Claim of no response or follow-up The situation is raising questions about how such reports are handled and what happens next. 👉 How should incidents like this be addressed? 👉 And what steps are taken when ballots are found outside official channels? #election #news #ballots #politics #shorts #usa #breakingnews #government #trending #currentevents 2026-04-19T17:01:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1810355/ranch-family-faces-millions-in-fines-legal-fight-e-CMcx9Mv--d https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1810355_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1810355_original_360.mp4 Ranch Family Faces Millions in Fines — Legal Fight Explained A legal battle is raising major questions about who decides high-stakes cases — and what rights property owners have. An administrative law judge is set to determine whether millions in fines will stand — a decision that could impact a multi-generational ranching family. 📊 Key issues: Millions in fines at stake Decision made by an administrative judge Debate over the right to a jury trial Questions about agency authority vs court process Attorneys argue that cases involving significant penalties should be decided by a jury of peers, while others say administrative processes are part of current law. 👉 Should a jury decide cases like this? 👉 And how should these disputes be handled? #law #courts #propertyrights #news #shorts #legal #constitution #usa #government #currentevents 2026-04-19T18:00:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1810390/officials-say-no-record-of-ballot-report-investiga-5xUDEnAfSr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1810390_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1810390_original_360.mp4 Officials Say “No Record” of Ballot Report — Investigation Ongoing Election officials say they have no record of a reported ballot discovery — but are now reviewing the situation. The Washington Secretary of State’s office says it is: Checking emails and phone records Working with local election officials Trying to determine if anything was missed 📊 Key issues raised: No confirmed report on record Ongoing internal review Questions about ballot tracking and handling Some lawmakers say the situation highlights broader concerns about ballot tracking and chain of custody, while officials say they are continuing to gather information. 👉 What happens when a report can’t be verified? 👉 And how are ballots tracked through the system? #election #news #ballots #politics #shorts #usa #government #currentevents #trending #voting 2026-04-19T20:00:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1810412/ranching-family-vs-state-land-water-rights-fight-AcPAimQGK5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1810412_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1810412_original_360.mp4 Ranching Family vs State — Land & Water Rights Fight A multi-generational ranching family is taking on the state in a major land and water rights dispute. The family, which has operated for decades, is facing significant penalties and compliance costs tied to how their land is used. 📊 What’s at stake: Land and water use rights Financial penalties and compliance costs A request for a jury to review the case Broader questions about fairness and regulation Their legal team argues the case should be evaluated by a jury of peers, raising questions about how these disputes are handled. 👉 Should cases like this go to a jury? 👉 And how are land use disputes decided? #law #propertyrights #farming #news #shorts #agriculture #courts #usa #government #currentevents 2026-04-19T21:00:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1810430/new-9-9-millionaires-tax-could-it-expand-over-time-2w5tJnF1NK https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1810430_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1810430_original_360.mp4 New 9.9% “Millionaires Tax” — Could It Expand Over Time? Washington’s new “millionaires tax” sets a 9.9% rate on income above $1 million — but the debate is just getting started. Supporters say it targets high earners, while critics argue similar taxes can expand over time to affect more taxpayers. 📊 Key points: 9.9% tax on income above $1 million Applies to high-income households Ongoing debate about long-term impact Comparisons being made to other states like Idaho The discussion raises broader questions about how tax policies evolve — and who they eventually impact. 👉 Will this tax remain limited to top earners? 👉 And how do other states compare? #tax #economy #washingtonstate #news #shorts #policy #costofliving #finance #usa #debate 2026-04-19T22:00:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1810936/do-state-policies-impact-financial-stability-ynzWwJfwA6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1810936_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1810936_original_360.mp4 Do State Policies Impact Financial Stability? A growing debate is unfolding over how Washington and Idaho compare — and whether the numbers match the narrative. During discussions around income tax policy, some pointed to Idaho as a comparison. But others argue the data tells a different story about state finances and long-term stability. 📊 Key points in the debate: Comparisons between Washington and Idaho Questions about how tax policy impacts revenue Concerns about long-term fiscal outlook Supporters and critics continue to interpret the data differently as the conversation evolves. 👉 Do state comparisons tell the full story? 👉 And what do the numbers really show? #tax #economy #washingtonstate #idaho #news #shorts #policy #finance #usa #debate 2026-04-20T14:00:39.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1810985/legal-system-debate-agency-power-vs-jury-rights-B3b0UJfYl4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1810985_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1810985_original_360.mp4 Legal System Debate: Agency Power vs Jury Rights A legal debate is growing over who should decide certain cases — government agencies or a jury. For decades, many disputes have been handled through administrative agencies, based on long-standing laws and practices. But some legal experts argue that raises concerns about whether key decisions should instead be made in court. 📊 The core issue: Cases routed through administrative agencies Long-standing legal precedent Debate over the right to a jury trial Questions about agency authority Supporters say the system follows established law, while critics argue it may limit access to judge-and-jury decisions. 👉 Should these cases be decided in court? 👉 Or handled by agencies as they have been for years? #law #courts #constitution #news #shorts #legal #government #policy #usa #debate 2026-04-20T15:01:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1811021/rental-rule-sparks-debate-over-costs-and-control-s60AWzGzy_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1811021_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1811021_original_360.mp4 Rental Rule Sparks Debate Over Costs and Control A new housing proposal in Spokane could require every rental unit to meet cooling standards, sparking debate over costs, responsibility, and housing supply. The ordinance would define “adequate cooling” as keeping rooms at 80 degrees or below, potentially requiring landlords to install air conditioning — or allow tenants to purchase units and deduct the cost from rent. In this report, we break down: What the proposed cooling requirement actually means How it could impact landlords, renters, and developers Concerns about rising costs and rental supply Questions about enforcement and potential loopholes 📊 Key issues raised: Could added costs reduce available housing? Who should be responsible for cooling — landlord or tenant? How might this affect future development and rent prices? ⚖️ Supporters say the policy is about health and safety, pointing to past extreme heat events. Critics argue it could create new financial burdens and unintended consequences in the housing market. 🏠 With housing affordability already a major issue, this proposal could have long-term effects on renters and property owners alike. #Housing #Renters #Landlords #RealEstate #WashingtonState #Spokane #HousingPolicy #CostOfLiving #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy 2026-04-20T16:00:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 746 Spokanerental rulecooling standardslandlordsrentershousing costshousing supplyWashington Statecost of livinghousing affordability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1811035/income-tax-questions-and-ballot-discovery-explaine-eVVtkfYKKY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1811035_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1811035_original_360.mp4 Income Tax Questions and Ballot Discovery Explained Two major issues are raising questions right now — a new income tax and a ballot discovery report. 📊 What’s being discussed: A newly approved income tax that has yet to be implemented Ongoing debate over how it could impact residents A reported discovery of unopened ballots that were never received Both stories are drawing attention for different reasons — from policy and economic impact to election processes. 👉 How could the new tax affect residents? 👉 And what do reports about ballots mean? #tax #election #news #politics #shorts #washingtonstate #ballots #policy #usa #currentevents 2026-04-20T16:01:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1811055/concerns-raised-over-sound-transit-s-proposed-cuts-GjkdnQW1Pp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1811055_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1811055_original_360.mp4 Concerns Raised Over Sound Transit's Proposed Cuts Concerns Raised Over Sound Transit's Proposed Cuts 2026-04-20T16:38:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 72 Sound TransitBallard RailTransit CutsSeattlePublic TransportationRail ProjectCost Overruns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1811076/the-simple-math-behind-tax-policy-Cu7xBedc9b https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1811076_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1811076_original_360.mp4 The Simple Math Behind Tax Policy Can lower tax rates actually bring in more revenue? Here’s the simple argument: 👉 Would you rather have: 1 person paying 10% Or 3 people paying 6% Some economists and policymakers say broader participation at lower rates can increase total revenue over time. 📊 Example often cited: Idaho lowered its income tax rate from about 7.4% to a flat 5.3% A reduction of roughly 2.1% over time Part of a broader debate over tax structure and growth Supporters say lower rates can expand the tax base, while others point to additional factors that impact revenue. 👉 Do lower rates bring in more money? 👉 And how should taxes be structured? #tax #economy #finance #idaho #policy #shorts #usa #taxes #economicgrowth #explained 2026-04-20T17:01:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1811183/supporters-of-new-income-tax-say-headlines-around-Cy5BCcvJE9 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1811183_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1811183_original_360.mp4 Supporters Of New Income Tax Say Headlines Around The Legislation Are Misleading Supporters Of New Income Tax Say Headlines Around The Legislation Are Misleading. 2026-04-20T20:03:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 income taxtax legislationmisleading headlinestax rateeffective tax ratemarginal tax rate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1811272/the-center-square-daily-4-20-26-trump-directs-50m-dzCHIVhOOp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1811272_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1811272_original_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 4.20.26 | Trump Directs $50M in Taxpayer Dollars to Psychedelic Research The Center Square Daily | Monday, April 20th, 2026 In today’s episode of The Center Square Daily, we look at energy prices after Iran reversed course on the Strait of Hormuz claiming it has closed the waterway and firing on cargo ships in the Strait. President of First There Foundation, Eric Lionheart, joins to discuss President Trump's executive order opening doors to reschedule certain psychedelic drugs and directing $50M toward research into their use for serious mental health conditions. And America's Talking looking at firearms discussions both in state legislatures and at the national level. Stay informed on the policies, data, and decisions impacting taxpayers across the country. 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:21 Strait of Hormuz 04:52 Trump Psychedelic Executive Order 21:48 America's Talking 2026-04-20T20:45:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1753 President Trumppsychedelicsmental illnessmental healthveteransPTSDStrait of HormuzIrangun controlsecond amendmentFirst There Foundationplant medicineTrump administrationgas pricesfirearms policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1811276/medical-debt-press-conference-in-california-O8VRokSil3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1811276_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1811276_original_360.mp4 Medical Debt Press Conference In California Medical Debt Press Conference In California 2026-04-20T21:20:43.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 396 medical debtdebt reliefCalifornia billhealthcare costslow incomemiddle income https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1811287/bill-would-create-task-force-to-address-prostituti-DZpm9cBJQ0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1811287_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1811287_original_360.mp4 Bill Would Create Task Force to Address Prostitution and Support Law Enforcement Sen. Tony Strickland on Bill that Would Create Task Force to Address Prostitution and Support Law Enforcement. 2026-04-20T21:42:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 prostitutiontask forcelaw enforcementCalifornialegislationpublic safetyTony StricklandDon BarnesOrange County https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1811366/washington-in-focus-daily-4-20-26-wa-income-tax-co-AHs0tkEKVk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1811366_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1811366_original_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 4.20.26 | WA Income Tax Could Expand to Lower Earners, Records Show Newly obtained public records are shedding light on how Washington’s new income tax law was developed — and what lawmakers and legal advisors were discussing behind the scenes. In this Washington In Focus Daily report, we break down: What nearly 1,000 pages of internal documents reveal How the income tax legislation was crafted and debated The ongoing legal challenges and referendum efforts Why the issue is becoming a top concern for voters 📊 Key developments: A legal challenge already underway in court A possible statewide vote depending on upcoming decisions Growing focus on affordability and tax policy on the campaign trail ⚖️ Supporters say the policy helps address economic imbalance and fund key programs. Critics argue it could have broader impacts and raise long-term concerns about taxation in Washington. 📅 With a major court decision approaching and political momentum building, this issue is expected to remain front and center. 🔔 Subscribe for more in-depth coverage on taxes, policy, and Washington state news. #IncomeTax #WashingtonState #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #TaxPolicy #Economy #Politics #Finance #USNews #LegalNews 2026-04-20T22:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1521 Washington stateincome taxtax policymillionaire taxstate government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1811739/firefighters-case-could-reach-supreme-court-over-w-JrKKM1GSYv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1811739_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1811739_original_360.mp4 Firefighters’ Case Could Reach Supreme Court Over Workplace Policy A major legal battle involving eight Washington state firefighters could soon reach the U.S. Supreme Court, raising important questions about workplace policies and employee rights. In this report, we break down: Why the firefighters were removed from duty for several months The dispute over workplace requirements and accommodations How similar policies were handled in neighboring departments Why the case could have nationwide implications ⚖️ The legal argument centers on: Whether employers must show clear proof of harm when denying accommodations Or if a reasonable concern is enough to justify employment decisions 📊 Key developments: The case has already moved through lower courts Conflicting rulings across different regions A potential Supreme Court review to resolve the issue nationwide Supporters of the firefighters say the case highlights inconsistencies in how policies were applied. Others argue employers must retain flexibility when making decisions about workplace safety. 📅 With growing national attention, this case could help define how similar workplace disputes are handled moving forward. #SupremeCourt #WorkplacePolicy #LegalNews #BreakingNews #EmploymentLaw #WashingtonState #FirstResponders #PublicPolicy #USNews #CourtCase 2026-04-21T14:01:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 338 Supreme CourtWorkplace PolicyLegal NewsEmployment LawFirst RespondersVaccine MandateWashington State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1811740/iran-reverses-course-closes-strait-of-hormuz-8iUUeo2Wpm https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1811740_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1811740_original_360.mp4 Iran Reverses Course, Closes Strait of Hormuz For The Center Square Daily from April 20, 2026 host Greg Bishop discusses the Strait of Hormuz as Iran is claiming they've closed it once again. He also looks at the ongoing impact the conflict is having on gas prices both in the U.S. and around the world, but notes this energy crunch isn't as tight as others in the past 40 years. 2026-04-21T14:01:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 286 Strait of HormuzIrangas pricesenergy crisisoil pricesUSMiddle Eastenergy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1811751/trump-eo-to-facilitate-approval-for-psychedelics-i-8E638FrZ39 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1811751_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1811751_original_360.mp4 Trump EO To Facilitate Approval for Psychedelics in Mental Health Treatment For The Center Square Daily for April 20, 2026 host Greg Bishop speaks to President of First There Foundation, Eric Lionheart, about President Trump's executive order which directs the FDA to look at some psychedelics for use in treating mental health conditions and provides $50 million for research. 2026-04-21T14:30:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1031 TrumpPsychedelicsMental HealthFDAExecutive Order https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812362/myers-the-cca-wastes-its-money-on-special-interest-GPz1LO6mT2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812362_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812362_original_360.mp4 Myers: The CCA Wastes Its Money On Special Interest Myers: The CCA Wastes Its Money On Special Interest 2026-04-22T17:34:16.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 92 Climate Commitment ActGovernment WasteSpecial InterestsEnvironmental PolicyAir PollutionWood Burning Stoves https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812367/climate-tax-funds-under-scrutiny-did-air-quality-p-l87UGhQwaa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812367_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812367_original_360.mp4 Climate Tax Funds Under Scrutiny: Did Air Quality Projects Deliver? New scrutiny is being placed on how climate-related tax funds are being used — and whether they are delivering on promises to improve air quality in local communities. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily: Funding from the Climate Commitment Act was allocated to projects aimed at improving air quality A review of grant spending raises questions about how funds were used and what outcomes were achieved Several programs focused on community outreach rather than direct pollution reduction efforts 📊 Key findings discussed: Millions of dollars distributed across multiple projects Many initiatives categorized as outreach, education, or engagement efforts Limited measurable impact on actual air quality improvements in some cases ⚖️ Why this matters: Raises broader questions about government spending and accountability Highlights the importance of measurable outcomes in public programs Impacts ongoing debate around climate policy and tax-funded initiatives 📢 What’s next: Continued review of how funds are allocated and measured Potential policy discussions around effectiveness and oversight Ongoing debate over the role of climate programs in improving public health 🔔 Subscribe for more in-depth reporting on policy, taxes, and government accountability. 2026-04-22T17:34:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 141 climate taxair qualitygovernment spendingtax fundsclimate commitment actpolicy review https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812370/income-tax-fight-concerns-raised-over-legal-politi-nz1KPpFyYY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812370_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812370_original_360.mp4 Income Tax Fight: Concerns Raised Over Legal & Political Process New concerns are emerging over the process behind Washington State’s income tax proposal — including questions about the role of the Attorney General’s office and how the policy was developed. This discussion highlights broader issues around: The involvement of legal officials in drafting and shaping legislation Whether the process reflects standard practice or something more unusual Ongoing concerns about voter input and public oversight 📊 Key issues explored: The distinction between legal review vs. active involvement in drafting policy How the structure of the proposal could impact future legal challenges Questions about how initiatives, referendums, and ballot measures are presented to voters The broader debate over transparency and public trust in policymaking ⚖️ Why this matters: The outcome of this debate could influence future legislation and legal standards It raises questions about the balance between legal guidance and policymaking authority Voter engagement and public understanding remain central to the issue 📢 What’s next: Legal challenges and political debate are expected to continue Additional scrutiny may shape how similar policies are handled in the future The issue could play a role in upcoming policy decisions and public discussions 🔔 Subscribe for more in-depth coverage on Washington State policy, taxes, and legal developments. 2026-04-22T17:34:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 187 income taxWashington StateAttorney Generallegal processpolitical processvoter inputpublic oversightlegislationtransparencypolicymaking https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812374/wa-income-tax-controversy-debate-over-voter-role-m-6BY-TtxZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812374_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812374_original_360.mp4 WA Income Tax Controversy: Debate Over Voter Role The debate over Washington State’s income tax is expanding beyond policy — now raising questions about voter access, legislative process, and political power. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily: Concerns are being raised about whether mechanisms like emergency clauses could limit voter involvement Critics argue the process may reduce opportunities for referendums and direct public input Supporters maintain the legislation follows established legal and procedural frameworks 📊 Key issues explored: The role of emergency and necessity clauses in state lawmaking How these tools can impact whether voters can challenge legislation Broader concerns about transparency and accountability in government ⚖️ Why this matters: The outcome could affect how future policies are debated, challenged, and approved It highlights ongoing tensions between legislative authority and voter participation The issue is part of a larger conversation about public trust in government decision-making 📢 What’s next: Legal and political challenges surrounding the income tax are ongoing Voter-driven efforts, including potential initiatives, may still play a role The debate continues to evolve as more information becomes public 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on Washington State politics, taxes, and policy debates. 2026-04-22T17:34:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Washington stateincome taxvoter accesslegislative processpolitical poweremergency clausereferendumpublic inputtransparencyaccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812379/affordability-taxes-top-issues-on-the-campaign-tra-D0NuaGZE74 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812379_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812379_original_360.mp4 Affordability & Taxes — Top Issues on the Campaign Trail On the campaign trail, one issue keeps coming up: affordability. Candidates say voters are focused on: Rising cost of living Economic pressure on households Ongoing debate over income tax policy 📊 Key takeaway: Affordability is emerging as a central issue Tax policy is a major part of that conversation As the election approaches, these topics are likely to remain front and center. 👉 What’s the biggest issue for voters right now? 👉 And how should leaders address affordability? #election #politics #tax #economy #shorts #washingtonstate #costofliving #news #usa #voters 2026-04-22T17:30:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 affordabilitytaxeselectionWashington Statecost of livingvotersincome tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812382/records-reveal-wa-millionaires-tax-is-meant-to-leg-VYoErlrLFu https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812382_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812382_original_360.mp4 Records Reveal WA Millionaire’s Tax Is Meant To Legalize Progressive Income Tax For The Center Square Daily from April 21, 2026 host Greg Bishop looks at the top headlines from The Center Square including an exclusive report on records showing Washington State's new millionaires' tax could be the first step toward an income tax on all residents, Virginia is voting on redistricting, and California is debating a bill designed to curb prostitution and trafficking. 2026-04-22T16:30:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 327 Washington statemillionaires taxincome taxVirginia redistrictingCalifornia prostitutionhuman traffickingstate legislaturelaw enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812387/tax-debate-shift-new-claims-change-the-narrative-OZKiL9UGVl https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812387_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812387_original_360.mp4 Tax Debate Shift? New Claims Change the Narrative New details are fueling debate over the purpose of a proposed “millionaires tax.” Some critics argue recent information changes how the policy should be viewed — pointing to discussions involving senior legal officials and lawmakers. 📊 What’s being debated: The intent behind the tax proposal Whether it’s about revenue, fairness, or legal precedent How courts may ultimately respond What it could mean for future tax policy Supporters maintain the focus is on tax fairness, while critics say the implications could go further. 👉 Has the debate around this tax changed? 👉 And what could it mean moving forward? #tax #politics #law #news #shorts #washingtonstate #policy #courts #usa #debate 2026-04-22T16:30:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 millionaires taxtax debatelegal claimstax policytax fairnesslegal precedentWashington Statestate supreme court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812392/illinois-lawmakers-seek-to-eliminate-state-diversi-vxg9wcIQ8m https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812392_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812392_original_360.mp4 Illinois Lawmakers Seek To Eliminate State Diversity Commission (The Center Square) -- An Illinois state commission has failed its mission to aid businesses owned by racial minorities, women and people with disabilities and should therefore be disbanded, according to a group of Republican lawmakers who comprise the Illinois Freedom Caucus. The news release came after legislative hearings that were in response to an investigation by The Center Square exposing the failures. "What the Democrats claim was intended to expand opportunity in state contracting has instead become a multi-million dollar failure for taxpayers; creating barriers, reducing participation, and adding unnecessary bureaucracy," the group wrote in a news release. 2026-04-22T16:01:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 573 IllinoisDiversity CommissionState GovernmentTaxpayersRepublican lawmakersIllinois Freedom CaucusState contractingEquity and InclusionJared StrongThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812395/exclusive-documents-reveal-wa-income-tax-legal-str-s0iWB7aI-D https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812395_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812395_original_360.mp4 EXCLUSIVE: Documents Reveal WA Income Tax Legal Strategy 🚨 EXCLUSIVE REPORT — Newly obtained internal documents are shedding light on how Washington State’s income tax proposal was developed — and the legal strategy behind it. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily: Internal emails reveal discussions between lawmakers and the Attorney General’s office Legal memos outline efforts to challenge long-standing court precedent Debate over whether the tax could trigger a broader expansion of income taxes 🎙️ Featuring interviews with investigative reporter TJ Martinell and attorney Jackson Maynard, breaking down: What the documents reveal about how the legislation was crafted The role of legal strategy in shaping the policy How this could impact the ongoing court battle 📊 Key takeaways: Discussions included how the law could reach the Washington Supreme Court Questions raised about the use of an emergency clause and referendum limits The issue centers on whether income is considered property under the state constitution ⚖️ Why this matters: A court decision could determine whether income taxes in Washington expand beyond high earners The debate highlights tensions between policy goals, legal strategy, and voter input The outcome could reshape Washington’s tax system for years to come 📢 What’s next: Legal challenges are already underway Arguments could soon be heard before the Washington Supreme Court The decision could impact taxpayers, businesses, and future legislation statewide 🔔 Subscribe for more exclusive reporting and in-depth policy analysis. #BreakingNews #Exclusive #IncomeTax #WashingtonState #TaxPolicy #LegalNews #Politics #InvestigativeJournalism #PublicPolicy #USNews 2026-04-22T16:00:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 485 income taxWashington Statetax policylegal strategystate constitutionprogressive tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812396/is-the-income-tax-the-1-issue-for-voters-SeF4y80PK5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812396_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812396_original_360.mp4 Is the Income Tax the #1 Issue for Voters? Some lawmakers say the state income tax is becoming one of the top issues voters are talking about. 📊 What’s being debated: How voters feel about the new tax Whether it will remain limited to high earners Concerns about potential expansion over time Political response — or lack of response — from candidates Supporters say the policy targets top earners, while critics argue it could broaden in the future. 👉 Is this the top issue for voters right now? 👉 And will the tax stay limited — or expand? #tax #politics #election #news #shorts #washingtonstate #policy #voters #usa #debate 2026-04-22T15:30:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 income taxtax policyvoterselectionWashington Statehigh earnerstax debate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812399/data-centers-spark-debate-across-country-with-loca-Qdt56dmZyo https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MNNB8k4Oylg/maxresdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1812399_original_360.mp4 Data Centers Spark Debate Across Country With Local Impact Top of Mind For The Center Square Daily from April 21, 2026 host Greg Bishop looks at debates around data centers across the country with many localities raising concerns about the impacts on energy, infrastructure, water supply, and more in their communities. 2026-04-22T15:30:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 498 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812401/sen-braun-the-income-tax-is-the-most-talked-about-5iQtH5aQ4f https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812401_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812401_original_360.mp4 Sen. Braun: The Income Tax Is The Most Talked About Issue For Voters Sen. Braun: The Income Tax Is The Most Talked About Issue For Voters 2026-04-22T14:53:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 income taxWashington stateSen. Braunstate taxtax policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812403/988-pages-suggest-bigger-goal-behind-tax-plan-I_YdEx0WMJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812403_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812403_original_360.mp4 988 Pages Suggest Bigger Goal Behind Tax Plan Nearly 1,000 pages of documents and emails are shedding light on discussions surrounding a proposed “millionaires tax.” According to the communications: Conversations involved lawmakers and legal offices Focus included how courts might interpret the policy Debate centers on long-standing legal precedent Broader implications could go beyond revenue 📊 Key question: Is the goal funding programs — or influencing how courts interpret tax law? Different perspectives remain on the purpose and impact of the proposal. 👉 What do these documents reveal? 👉 And how could courts respond? #tax #law #politics #news #shorts #washingtonstate #courts #policy #usa #debate 2026-04-22T14:30:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 millionaires taxtax plancourt rulingsWashington statetax lawprogressive income taxlegal precedent https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812405/flat-tax-explained-is-it-more-fair-y3c1pb4nO3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812405_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812405_original_360.mp4 Flat Tax Explained — Is It More “Fair”? What is a flat income tax — and why do some say it’s more fair? In Idaho, tax policy has shifted over time: Gradual reductions in income tax rates Move to a flat tax rate where everyone pays the same percentage Higher earners still pay more overall, but at the same rate 📊 The debate: Supporters say it’s simpler and fairer Critics argue different income levels should be taxed differently 👉 Is a flat tax the fairest system? 👉 Or should tax rates vary by income? #tax #economy #idaho #finance #shorts #policy #usa #taxes #explained #debate 2026-04-22T13:45:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 flat taxincome taxtax policyIdahotax fairnesstax rates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812406/jobs-taxes-and-spending-whats-changing-fQ7ovn61qf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812406_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812406_original_360.mp4 Jobs, Taxes, and Spending — What’s Changing? A proposed alternative to expand the Working Families Tax Credit using existing funds didn’t move forward — but the debate continues. 📊 Key points raised: Proposal to use existing revenue instead of new taxes Concerns about businesses and high earners leaving Questions about how taxes impact job growth Potential effects on everyday spending Some argue tax policy influences economic behavior, while others say broader factors shape job growth and migration. 👉 Should tax credits be funded differently? 👉 And how do taxes impact jobs and spending? #tax #economy #jobs #washingtonstate #news #shorts #policy #costofliving #finance #usa 2026-04-22T12:53:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 tax creditsjobseconomyspendingtax policyeconomic behaviorhigh earnersdiscretionary incomeworking families tax credit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812408/exclusive-wa-income-tax-true-intent-revealed-in-ne-9mDCTObirP https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812408_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812408_original_360.mp4 EXCLUSIVE: WA Income Tax “True Intent” Revealed in New Documents 🚨 EXCLUSIVE INSIGHT — Newly revealed documents are adding new layers to Washington State’s income tax debate, raising questions about legal strategy, long-term implications, and potential expansion. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily: Internal communications highlight discussions around legal precedent and court challenges Debate emerges over how the tax could impact married households and income thresholds Questions are raised about whether the policy could eventually extend beyond initial targets 🎙️ Featuring analysis tied to ongoing legal challenges, including perspectives discussed in connection with attorney insights on the case and what these findings could mean moving forward. 📊 Key issues explored: Whether the tax structure could create a “marriage penalty” effect The role of legal strategy in shaping how the policy was written How previous rulings — including those related to capital gains taxation — factor into the debate Broader concerns about economic impact and migration trends ⚖️ Why this matters: The outcome of legal challenges could determine the future scope of income taxation in Washington The debate now extends beyond policy into legal intent and constitutional interpretation Lawmakers, courts, and voters may all play a role in what happens next 📢 What’s next: Ongoing litigation could incorporate insights from these documents Potential ballot efforts or legal rulings could reshape the policy The broader tax debate continues to evolve as new information emerges 🔔 Subscribe for more exclusive reporting, legal analysis, and policy breakdowns. #BreakingNews #IncomeTax #WashingtonState #TaxDebate #LegalNews #PublicPolicy #Politics #InvestigativeJournalism #USNews #EconomicPolicy 2026-04-21T22:59:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 902 Washington Stateincome taxtax debatelegal precedenteconomic impactlegal strategymarriage penaltyJamie Pedersenattorney generallegal challenge https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812409/will-higher-taxes-change-how-you-spend-b9G-UkhGN_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812409_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812409_original_360.mp4 Will Higher Taxes Change How You Spend? If new taxes are upheld, some argue it could change how people spend money day to day. 📊 Potential impacts discussed: Less discretionary income Cutting back on dining out Delaying major purchases like vehicles Adjusting household budgets The idea: when overall costs rise, spending habits may shift. Others say the impact depends on income level and broader economic factors. 👉 Would higher taxes change your spending? 👉 Or would your habits stay the same? #tax #economy #costofliving #news #shorts #finance #usa #money #spending #policy 2026-04-21T22:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 taxesspending habitsdiscretionary incomecost of livingeconomic impact https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812411/washington-in-focus-daily-4-21-26-exclusive-inside-ZJugncyJGJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812411_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812411_original_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 4.21.26 | Exclusive: Inside The Plan To Expand The Income Tax 🚨 EXCLUSIVE REPORT — Newly obtained documents are raising major questions about the intent behind Washington State’s new income tax and the legal strategy surrounding it. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily: Nearly 1,000 pages of internal communications reveal discussions between lawmakers and the Attorney General’s office Documents suggest the tax was designed to prompt a legal challenge to long-standing court precedent The case centers on whether income is considered property under Washington’s constitution 🎙️ Plus: Exclusive interview with attorney Jackson Maynard, who breaks down: What these documents reveal about the legal strategy behind the tax How they could impact the ongoing court challenge Why this case could have long-term implications for taxpayers statewide 📊 Key takeaways: Legal memos outline arguments aimed at overturning nearly 100 years of precedent Internal discussions include strategy on how the law could be structured to reach the courts The outcome could determine whether income taxes in Washington expand beyond high earners ⚖️ Why this matters: The case could reshape tax policy across Washington State A ruling could open the door to broader income taxation in the future The debate raises broader questions about lawmaking, legal strategy, and voter input 📢 What’s next: Ongoing lawsuits could soon bring this issue before the Washington Supreme Court Legal arguments may now include insights revealed in these documents The decision could impact taxpayers, businesses, and future legislation 🔔 Subscribe for more exclusive reporting, investigations, and policy analysis. #BreakingNews #Exclusive #IncomeTax #WashingtonState #TaxPolicy #LegalNews #Politics #InvestigativeJournalism #PublicPolicy #USNews 2026-04-21T22:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1407 income taxwashington statetax policylegal challengemillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812413/washington-utility-commission-weighs-rate-hike-due-r_9FvpDng9 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812413_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812413/washington-utility-commission-weighs-rate-hike-due-r_9FvpDng9 Washington Utility Commission weighs rate hike due to CCA compliance Interview with Todd Myers, VP of research at Washington Policy Center Source: The Center Square April 21, 2026 2026-04-21T21:52:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 121 utility commissionrate hikeCCA complianceclean energyTodd MyersWashington Policy Centerelectricity ratesnatural gasinfrastructure investment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812414/critics-question-costs-and-impact-of-state-carbon-vnd2uhNsgn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812414_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812414/critics-question-costs-and-impact-of-state-carbon-vnd2uhNsgn Critics Question Costs and Impact of State Carbon Tax Interview with Todd Myers, VP of research at Washington Policy Center Source: The Center Square April 21, 2026 2026-04-21T21:49:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 151 carbon taxWashington stateenergy costsclimate changeenvironmental policystate emissionsTodd MyersWashington Policy Center https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812416/emails-suggest-bigger-goal-behind-millionaires-tax-L8SucdNSkK https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812416_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812416_original_360.mp4 Emails Suggest Bigger Goal Behind “Millionaires Tax”? Newly surfaced communications are raising questions about the intent behind a proposed “millionaires tax.” According to the discussion: The bill could prompt courts to revisit long-standing rulings Focus centers on whether income is considered property The issue has been debated for decades in courts and by voters 📊 Key takeaway: Some believe the policy could have broader legal implications beyond revenue Others argue the tax is designed to fund programs and address fairness in the tax system. 👉 Is this about revenue — or legal precedent? 👉 And how could courts respond? #tax #law #politics #news #shorts #washingtonstate #courts #policy #usa #debate 2026-04-21T21:30:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 millionaires taxtax policylegal precedentstate supreme courtwashington state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812419/ac-rule-loophole-rent-debate-explained-v5yBMTusNv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812419_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812419_original_360.mp4 AC Rule Loophole? Rent Debate Explained A new housing proposal is raising questions about possible loopholes — and whether it could be misused. Some are asking: Could renters purchase high-cost items and deduct them from rent? Are there safeguards to prevent abuse? How do these rules balance tenant protections and fairness? 📊 The debate: Supporters say policies protect renters Critics question how they might be used in practice 👉 Could this policy be exploited? 👉 And how should rules be structured to prevent abuse? #housing #rent #landlord #tenants #news #shorts #realestate #policy #usa #debate 2026-04-21T20:30:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 housingrentlandlordtenantsreal estatepolicyrenters rightsrental lawsrental agreement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812420/the-center-square-daily-4-21-26-lawmakers-seek-to-AdrEoFmq-6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812420_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812420_original_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 4.21.26 | Lawmakers Seek to Eliminate State Diversity Commission The Center Square Daily | Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 In today’s episode of The Center Square Daily, we look at the growing controversy over data centers as more and more are built around the country and localities raise questions about their impacts on communities. The Center Square's Investigative Reporter, Jared Strong, joins to discuss calls for the elimination of Illinois Diversity Commission and his attempts to question the commissioners. And Quick hits: Washington - EXCLUSIVE: Records reveal WA millionaire’s tax is meant to legalize progressive income tax https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_784a7dcd-4aee-4514-97e0-ff8643ececd2.html Virginia - Polls open in Virginia congressional redistricting vote https://www.thecentersquare.com/virginia/article_ea1b4115-3449-41c9-84a9-d6cce74bf32e.html California - WATCH: Bill designed to curb prostitution, human trafficking https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_aa4afcb8-4d80-426e-b480-6e393cff030c.html Stay informed on the policies, data, and decisions impacting taxpayers across the country. 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:50 Data center controversy 08:36 Diversity commission criticism 17:48 America's Talking 2026-04-21T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1406 data centersdiversity commissionWashington statemillionaires taxVirginia redistrictingCalifornia prostitutionhuman traffickingstate policiestaxpayerseconomic impact https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812422/what-happens-if-revenues-fall-short-iS6-YwcyXP https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812422_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812422_original_360.mp4 What Happens If Revenues Fall Short? A warning about the future of government funding is raising questions about what comes next. Some argue that if revenues fall short, there are only a few outcomes: 📊 Possible scenarios: Cuts to major public services Increased taxes to cover costs Expansion of taxes to more income groups The debate centers on how states balance funding for core systems like education, healthcare, and public safety — and who ultimately pays. 👉 What happens if funding falls short? 👉 And how should states handle rising costs? #tax #economy #news #policy #shorts #usa #government #costofliving #finance #debate 2026-04-21T19:30:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 taxesgovernment spendingrevenue shortfallbudget cutstax increasesmiddle classeconomy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812423/gas-payroll-b-o-the-full-tax-picture-7KJbWyNMtH https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812423_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812423_original_360.mp4 Gas, Payroll, B&O — The Full Tax Picture When comparing states like Idaho and Washington, some say you can’t just look at income tax alone. 📊 The broader tax picture may include: Business & occupation (B&O) taxes Fuel-related costs tied to policy Payroll taxes Other state and local taxes The argument: total tax burden matters more than any single category. 👉 Are state comparisons missing key factors? 👉 And what should be included when comparing taxes? #tax #economy #washingtonstate #idaho #news #shorts #policy #costofliving #usa #finance 2026-04-21T18:30:57.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 taxesIdahoWashington StateB&O taxpayroll taxfuel taxstate taxestax burdencost of living https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812424/california-bill-raises-concern-over-hate-speech-de-Ay7DgkxiLs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812424_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812424_original_360.mp4 California Bill Raises Concern Over “Hate Speech” Definition A proposed California bill is sparking debate over free speech, public policy, and the role of government in defining harmful rhetoric. The legislation would require elected officials to complete anti-hate speech training as part of existing workplace training programs. Key points from the discussion: Supporters cite rising hate crime and incident data across California The proposal aims to address how public messaging from leaders can influence behavior Critics raise concerns about how “hate speech” is defined and applied Questions remain about free speech protections and potential unintended consequences 📊 What’s at stake: The balance between reducing harmful rhetoric and protecting free expression How training requirements could impact elected officials and public discourse Broader implications for policy, governance, and constitutional rights ⚖️ Why this matters: The debate reflects a larger national conversation about speech, policy, and public accountability The outcome could influence how similar proposals are approached in other states 📢 As lawmakers weigh the proposal, perspectives remain sharply divided on how best to address the issue. 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on legislation, policy debates, and state government. 2026-04-21T17:37:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 216 California billhate speechfree speechelected officialsanti-hate trainingpublic policygovernmentlegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812425/ac-units-rent-deductions-whats-changing-ftP2AKz_1s https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812425_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812425_original_360.mp4 AC Units, Rent Deductions — What’s Changing? A new housing proposal could change what landlords are required to provide — and what renters can do if those standards aren’t met. 📊 Key points: Landlords may be required to ensure adequate cooling If conditions aren’t met, renters could purchase an AC unit Cost of the unit could potentially be deducted from rent Adds new responsibilities and costs for property owners Supporters say it protects tenants during extreme heat, while others raise concerns about added costs and implementation. 👉 Should cooling be a required standard? 👉 And who should cover the cost? #housing #rent #landlord #tenants #news #shorts #realestate #policy #usa #costofliving 2026-04-21T17:30:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 AC UnitsRentLandlordTenantsHousingReal EstateProperty OwnersRent DeductionsCoolingHousing Proposal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812427/joe-rogan-on-drug-policy-and-history-ddP00vPS3x https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812427_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812427_original_360.mp4 Joe Rogan on Drug Policy and History In this clip, Joe Rogan discusses the history behind drug laws in the United States — and why certain substances were made illegal. 📊 Key points discussed: The origins of modern drug policy The role of federal legislation in the 1970s Ongoing debate over how and why substances are regulated The conversation highlights differing perspectives on whether policies were driven by public health, politics, or broader social factors. 👉 Were these laws about safety — or something else? 👉 And how should drug policy evolve today? 2026-04-21T17:02:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Joe Rogandrug policydrug lawscontrolled substances actRichard Nixoncivil rights movementanti-war movement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812430/firefighters-vaccine-case-legal-standard-under-deb-xsNDFxeZlc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812430_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812430_original_360.mp4 Firefighters’ Vaccine Case — Legal Standard Under Debate A legal case involving firefighters and vaccine mandates is raising questions about how workplace accommodations are evaluated in court. At the center of the debate: Requests for religious exemptions Whether employers must prove actual harm How different courts interpret “undue hardship” Some rulings have allowed employers to deny accommodations based on potential risk, while others require stronger proof. 📊 Key issue: What standard should apply when denying exemptions? 👉 Should employers prove real harm? 👉 Or is potential risk enough? #law #courts #news #shorts #workplace #policy #usa #legal #debate #currentevents 2026-04-21T16:30:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 vaccine mandatefirefighterslegal casereligious exemptionworkplace policyundue hardship https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812431/exclusive-documents-reveal-true-intent-behind-wa-i-gH9lE6kydJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812431_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812431_original_360.mp4 EXCLUSIVE: Documents Reveal True Intent Behind WA Income Tax 🚨 EXCLUSIVE REPORT — Newly obtained public records are shedding new light on how Washington’s income tax law was developed — and what was being discussed behind the scenes. In this Washington In Focus Daily investigation: Nearly 1,000 pages of internal documents reveal communications between lawmakers and the Attorney General’s office Discussions surrounding the legal framework and strategy behind the income tax proposal How the policy could impact ongoing legal challenges and court decisions 📊 Key takeaways: The documents show detailed conversations about how the law was structured and justified The issue of whether income is considered property under the state constitution is central to the debate The case is now tied to a broader legal challenge that could shape future tax policy ⚖️ What happens next: A court battle is already underway Additional legal arguments are expected to reference these findings The issue is becoming a top concern for voters and candidates alike 📢 With affordability, taxes, and economic policy dominating public discussion, this story could have major implications for the future of taxation in Washington State. 🔔 Subscribe for more exclusive reporting, investigations, and policy breakdowns. #BreakingNews #Exclusive #IncomeTax #WashingtonState #PublicPolicy #Politics #LegalNews #TaxPolicy #InvestigativeJournalism #USNews 2026-04-21T16:01:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 487 income taxWashington statetax policylegal challengepublic recordsinvestigative journalismstate constitutionNick BrownTJ Martinellmillionaire's tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812434/rfk-jr-says-veterans-having-to-seek-experimental-i-GuXRpEps-k https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812434_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812434_original_360.mp4 RFK Jr. Says Veterans Having To Seek Experimental Interventions Outside U.S. Is ‘Disturbing' President Trump signs an executive order on psychedelic research April 18, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-04-21T16:00:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 RFK JrVeteransExperimental TreatmentsPTSDMental HealthTrumpPsychedelic ResearchExecutive OrderHealthcare https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812436/tax-credit-expansion-with-or-without-new-taxes-iLF_Qxx9gb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812436_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812436_original_360.mp4 Tax Credit Expansion — With or Without New Taxes? There’s a growing debate over how to expand the Working Families Tax Credit — and whether it should come with new taxes. Some proposals tie expansion to a new income tax, while others suggest expanding the credit without raising new taxes. 📊 What’s being discussed: Expanding tax credits for working families Potential for larger tax refunds Different approaches to funding those benefits Supporters say expanded credits could help with affordability, while critics question how they should be funded. 👉 Should tax credits be expanded with new taxes? 👉 Or is there another way to fund them? #tax #economy #washingtonstate #news #shorts #policy #costofliving #finance #usa #debate 2026-04-21T15:30:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 tax creditworking familiestax expansionincome taxtax refundsWashington Statestate budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812437/wa-income-tax-debate-misleading-claims-growing-eco-JXsC0DInln https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812437_original_360.mp4 WA Income Tax Debate: “Misleading Claims” & Growing Economic Concerns Washington’s income tax debate continues to intensify as new arguments emerge over its real impact on taxpayers, businesses, and the broader economy. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily: Supporters argue the tax will primarily affect high-income earners while keeping overall effective rates competitive Critics warn of a growing tax burden when factoring in existing taxes like B&O, sales, and fuel costs Comparisons to states like Idaho raise questions about long-term revenue, economic growth, and tax structure 📊 Key issues explored: Marginal vs. effective tax rate — and why that distinction matters Whether Washington residents could face a higher overall tax burden despite targeted policies Concerns about economic competitiveness, job movement, and consumer spending Debate over whether new tax revenue will expand relief programs or increase long-term reliance on taxation ⚖️ The bigger picture: Ongoing legal challenges could determine the future of the tax Policymakers remain divided on how to balance revenue needs vs economic growth The outcome could shape Washington’s tax system for years to come 📢 As the debate continues, voters, businesses, and lawmakers are closely watching what happens next. 🔔 Subscribe for more in-depth coverage on taxes, policy, and economic issues impacting Washington State. #IncomeTax #WashingtonState #TaxDebate #EconomicPolicy #PublicPolicy #StateTaxes #BusinessNews #Politics #USNews #Affordability 2026-04-21T15:01:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 502 income taxWashington statetax debateeconomic policystate taxestax burdentax revenueeconomic growthtax structuremarginal tax rate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812439/budget-talks-in-congress-spark-debate-around-tax-c-aB3XAKjFi6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812439_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812439_original_360.mp4 Budget Talks in Congress Spark Debate Around Tax Cuts, Spending on Second Amendment Concerns For The Center Square Daily from April 20, 2026 host Greg Bishop looks at firearms debates at the state and national level, particularly the back and forth in Congress with a Democrat criticizing last years tax cut on certain kinds of guns or gun related products and Republican praising a proposal to fund a division in the Department of Justice to defend the second amendment. 2026-04-21T15:00:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 432 gun controlsecond amendmenttax cutscongressfirearmsautonomous weaponslegislationMinnesotaDepartment of Justice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812441/pres-trump-signs-order-to-facilitate-psychedelic-r-cL3L6nHq9t https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812441_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812441_original_360.mp4 Pres Trump Signs Order To Facilitate Psychedelic Research, Says It Will Bring ‘New Hope’ to Veterans President Trump signs executive order on Psychedelic research over weekend Apr. 18, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-04-21T14:56:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 Donald TrumpPsychedelic ResearchVeteransMental HealthExecutive OrderSuicide Prevention https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812442/988-pages-of-records-on-millionaires-tax-whats-ins-42ksES_WsC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812442_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812442_original_360.mp4 988 Pages of Records on “Millionaires Tax” — What’s Inside? Nearly 1,000 pages of public records are offering a closer look at discussions behind a proposed “millionaires tax.” The documents include: Internal communications within the attorney general’s office Exchanges with lawmakers Discussions involving the governor’s office Legal considerations tied to the policy 📊 The proposal: 9.9% tax on income above $1 million Ongoing debate over legality and implementation The records provide new insight into how major policy decisions are evaluated behind the scenes. 👉 What do these documents reveal? 👉 And how are tax laws shaped before they pass? #tax #politics #news #washingtonstate #shorts #policy #government #documents #usa #currentevents 2026-04-21T14:37:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 millionaires taxpublic recordstax policylegal considerationsgovernment communicationsWashington Statelawmakers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812904/virginia-redistricting-could-give-democrats-4-more-XamFwz_ubM https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812904_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812904_original_360.mp4 Virginia Redistricting Could Give Democrats 4 More Seats From The Center Square Daily | 4.22.26 | Illinois Allows Campaign Funds to Be Used for Private Security 2026-04-22T20:30:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Virginiaredistrictingelectiondemocratssupreme courtpolitical map https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812905/huge-document-dump-raises-questions-about-tax-plan-Cl2xg063oz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812905_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812905_original_360.mp4 Huge Document Dump Raises Questions About Tax Plan A large batch of documents is raising new questions about the income tax debate. 📊 Key points discussed: Unexpected volume of internal records History of voters rejecting certain tax proposals Ongoing legal questions about tax structure Debate over how policies are developed after ballot outcomes The discussion highlights tensions between voter decisions, legal frameworks, and policy proposals. 👉 What happens after voters reject a policy? 👉 And how should lawmakers respond? #tax #politics #law #news #shorts #washingtonstate #policy #voters #usa #debate 2026-04-22T20:30:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 tax plandocument dumpincome taxvoter decisionslegal frameworkpolicy proposalslawmakerstax structure https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812906/benefits-of-arlington-heights-project-for-the-bear-h83DPnGUlf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812906_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812906_original_360.mp4 Benefits of Arlington Heights Project for The Bears From The Center Square Daily | 4.22.26 | Illinois Allows Campaign Funds to Be Used for Private Security 2026-04-22T20:14:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Arlington HeightsChicago BearsNFLReal Estate DevelopmentTax BreaksIllinoisIndiana https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812907/economic-growth-vs-higher-taxes-debate-Yg3pCqfciy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812907_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812907_original_360.mp4 Economic Growth vs Higher Taxes Debate Some policymakers argue that the key to funding government isn’t higher taxes — it’s growing the economy. 📊 The idea: Keep taxes predictable and relatively low Encourage development, housing, and business growth Expand the overall economy — and the revenue base The concept is often described as “growing the pie” instead of raising rates. Others argue public investment and targeted taxes also play a key role in economic growth. 👉 Is economic growth the best path to more revenue? 👉 Or should taxes be adjusted to fund services? #tax #economy #growth #policy #shorts #business #finance #usa #housing #debate 2026-04-22T19:30:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 economic growthtaxesrevenuetax policypublic investmentbusiness growthhousinggovernment funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1812909/tax-strategy-debate-why-labels-matter-in-court-mOUTi-TeV0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1812909_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812909_original_360.mp4 Tax Strategy Debate — Why Labels Matter in Court A key debate in tax policy may come down to how a tax is defined. Some legal arguments focus on whether a tax is labeled one way or another — and how that affects court rulings and precedent. 📊 What’s being discussed: How tax classification impacts legal challenges Past court decisions tied to tax definitions Ongoing debate over how policies are structured Anticipation of new developments in the coming days The outcome could shape how similar policies are handled moving forward. 👉 Does how a tax is labeled change everything? 👉 And what could happen next? #tax #law #courts #news #shorts #policy #washingtonstate #legal #usa #debate 2026-04-22T18:31:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 tax strategytax lawcourt rulingstax policyexcise taxcapital gains tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1813850/inside-the-strategy-behind-the-income-tax-proposal-wQuWD1M42Y https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1813850_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1813850_original_360.mp4 Inside the Strategy Behind the Income Tax Proposal A key question in the tax debate: What is the true purpose of the policy? 📊 What’s being discussed: Taxes are typically designed to generate revenue Debate over whether this proposal goes beyond funding programs Claims the policy could prompt a court review of existing law Broader implications for how tax laws are structured Supporters say taxes fund essential services, while critics argue this proposal may have a different objective. 👉 Is this about raising revenue — or triggering a legal decision? 👉 And how should tax policy be designed? #tax #law #politics #news #shorts #policy #courts #washingtonstate #usa #debate 2026-04-23T14:01:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 income taxtax proposaltax debatetax lawrevenuelegal challengestate supreme court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1813853/economic-consequences-of-tax-debates-explained-AL-lshcINP https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1813853_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1813853_original_360.mp4 Economic Consequences of Tax Debates Explained Even if a tax policy doesn’t last, some argue the economic impact may already be happening. 📊 What’s being discussed: Potential migration of residents and businesses Economic ripple effects beyond the policy itself Long-term consequences of policy uncertainty Broader debate over costs vs intended outcomes Some say policy changes can influence behavior immediately — while others argue long-term effects depend on multiple factors. 👉 Do policies impact behavior before they even take effect? 👉 And what are the real economic consequences? #tax #economy #news #policy #shorts #costofliving #business #usa #finance #debate 2026-04-23T13:00:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 tax policyeconomic consequencestax debatemigrationpolicy uncertaintyeconomic ripple effectscost of living https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1813856/legal-strategy-or-legal-risk-tax-debate-explained-yBHdTOb9q4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1813856_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1813856_original_360.mp4 Legal Strategy or Legal Risk? Tax Debate Explained A key question in the tax debate: Is the goal to pass a law — or to challenge existing legal precedent? 📊 What’s being discussed: Requests for legal memos on a proposed tax The role of attorneys in shaping legislation Strategy focused on how courts might respond Differences between legal compliance vs legal challenge Some see this as testing the courts, while others say it’s part of how laws evolve over time. 👉 Should laws be crafted to challenge precedent? 👉 Or strictly follow existing rulings? #law #tax #courts #news #shorts #policy #washingtonstate #legal #usa #debate 2026-04-23T05:30:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 tax lawlegal strategycourt challengelegal precedenttax policylegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1813859/legal-advice-raises-questions-about-referendum-pro-pRa3r34uPf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1813859_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1813859_original_360.mp4 Legal Advice Raises Questions About Referendum Process New discussion is highlighting how legal advice can shape policy outcomes — including whether voters get a say. 📊 What’s being discussed: Guidance provided to lawmakers during the drafting process How certain provisions could affect a potential referendum The role of attorneys advising legislative clients How policy and legal strategy intersect Some say it shows how decisions are shaped behind the scenes, while others note this is part of standard legal advising. 👉 Should legal strategy influence whether voters weigh in? 👉 And how does this process work? #law #tax #politics #news #shorts #policy #washingtonstate #government #usa #debate 2026-04-23T04:30:39.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 legal advicereferendumpolicy outcomesvoter inputlegal strategylegislative processWashington StateAttorney General https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1813861/tax-bill-detail-could-open-door-to-voter-referendu-LgryAnePrf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1813861_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1813861_original_360.mp4 Tax Bill Detail Could Open Door to Voter Referendum A key detail in a proposed tax bill could determine whether voters get the final say. 📊 What’s being discussed: Internal legal feedback on the bill Absence of an emergency clause Possibility of a voter referendum How ballot measures could impact the policy Some say without certain provisions, voters may have a chance to weigh in directly. 👉 Could this tax go to a public vote? 👉 And how do referendums shape policy decisions? #tax #politics #election #news #shorts #washingtonstate #policy #voters #usa #debate 2026-04-23T03:30:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 tax billvoter referendumemergency clausepoliticselectionpolicyvoterswashington state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1813865/growing-pushback-over-tax-policy-explained-SpP9eMOmPJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1813865_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1813865_original_360.mp4 Growing Pushback Over Tax Policy Explained A key criticism in the tax debate: the focus may be on what’s legally possible — not what’s best policy. 📊 What’s being raised: Emphasis on legal strategy over policy outcomes Limited discussion on long-term impacts Reports of people relocating or reconsidering Growing support for legal challenges and ballot efforts The debate now includes both court battles and public response. 👉 Should policy focus on legality — or impact? 👉 And how are people responding? #tax #politics #economy #news #shorts #policy #washingtonstate #usa #debate #currentevents 2026-04-23T02:30:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 tax policylegal challengesballot effortstax debateeconomic impactwashington statemillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1813869/behind-the-curtain-what-these-emails-reveal-3De8HZrZJz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1813869_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1813869_original_360.mp4 “Behind the Curtain”? What These Emails Reveal Some say recent documents offer a rare look “behind the curtain” at how policy discussions happen. 📊 What’s being highlighted: Internal conversations not typically seen by the public Legal advice provided during the policymaking process The role of attorneys working with lawmakers How proposals are shaped before becoming law While legal guidance is a normal part of the process, the visibility of these discussions is now raising new questions. 👉 Should these conversations be public? 👉 And how are policies really developed behind the scenes? #politics #law #news #shorts #policy #government #usa #transparency #debate #currentevents 2026-04-23T01:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 policy makinglegal advicegovernmenttransparencyinternal emailslawmakerspolicy development https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1813872/tax-strategy-gamesmanship-labeling-debate-explaine-fO2lBurDOt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1813872_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1813872_original_360.mp4 Tax Strategy “Gamesmanship”? Labeling Debate Explained A debate is emerging over how tax policies are framed and labeled — and whether strategy plays a role. 📊 What’s being discussed: How different labels can affect public perception Past approaches to describing tax policy Strategic decisions in how proposals are presented Questions about transparency vs messaging Some call it strategic framing, others raise concerns about “gamesmanship” in policy discussions. 👉 Does how a policy is labeled change the debate? 👉 And should strategy play a role in how laws are presented? #tax #politics #law #news #shorts #policy #debate #usa #government #currentevents 2026-04-23T00:30:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 taxtax policypolicytax strategypolitical strategylabelinggovernmenttaxesexcise taxcapital gains tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1813877/behind-the-curtain-inside-the-tax-debate-RYE9dtWTRM https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1813877_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1813877_original_360.mp4 “Behind the Curtain”? Inside the Tax Debate New insights are offering a behind-the-scenes look at how a major tax proposal was developed — and how it could impact an ongoing legal battle. 📊 What’s being discussed: Internal reasoning behind policy decisions Early arguments that may surface in court How legislative intent could influence litigation Broader implications for the tax lawsuit Some say this added context could play a key role in how courts evaluate the case. 👉 Does intent matter in court? 👉 And how could this shape the outcome? #tax #law #courts #news #shorts #policy #washingtonstate #legal #usa #debate 2026-04-22T23:30:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 tax proposallegal battlelegislative intenttax lawsuitcourt arguments https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1813880/tax-strategy-debate-duty-to-law-or-policy-goals-E_n3iHz2Ws https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1813880_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1813880_original_360.mp4 Tax Strategy Debate — Duty to Law or Policy Goals? A debate is emerging over the role of government attorneys in shaping policy — and where their responsibilities lie. 📊 What’s being discussed: Suggestions of alternative taxes, including payroll-based options The role of legal advice in advancing policy goals Questions about duty to the law, constitution, and public interest Some argue attorneys should help achieve policy objectives, while others say their primary duty is to uphold legal and constitutional standards. 👉 Should legal advice prioritize policy goals or the law? 👉 And where should that line be drawn? #law #tax #politics #news #shorts #policy #constitution #usa #government #debate 2026-04-22T22:30:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 tax strategylegal advicegovernment attorneyspolicy goalsduty to lawconstitutionpayroll taxpublic interest https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1813883/washington-in-focus-daily-4-22-26-wa-income-tax-st-bTSUEyg1Qe https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1813883_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1813883_original_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 4.22.26 | WA Income Tax Strategy Exposed + Climate Funds Under Fire Today’s Washington In Focus Daily dives into one of the biggest political and policy stories unfolding in Washington State. Income Tax Documents EXPOSED Newly obtained internal records reveal how Washington’s income tax proposal may have been crafted behind the scenes: Nearly 1,000 pages of documents from the Attorney General’s office Discussions about overturning nearly 100 years of legal precedent Strategy on how to get the case before the State Supreme Court Questions about whether the policy was designed to expand beyond high earners 🎙️ Featuring reporting from TJ Martinell and Tim Clouser breaking down: The true purpose of the bill, according to internal communications The role of the Attorney General’s office in shaping the legislation How this could impact ongoing lawsuits and future tax policy ⚖️ Legal Battle Intensifies: A new filing from Let’s Go Washington cites these documents in a case challenging the law Debate over the use of an emergency clause to block a voter referendum Potential path to the Washington Supreme Court 🏛️ Political Reaction: Senate Minority Leader John Braun responds, raising concerns about: The legislative process Voter access and transparency The long-term implications for taxpayers Climate Funds Under Scrutiny A new report raises questions about how millions in climate-related tax dollars are being spent: Over $8.5 million distributed across 21 projects Findings suggest only one project directly reduced pollution Many programs focused on community outreach vs measurable results 📊 Examples discussed: Funding allocated toward education and outreach programs Projects with limited or no measurable air quality improvements Ongoing debate between researchers and the Department of Ecology ⚖️ Key questions raised: Are taxpayer-funded programs delivering real results? How should success be measured in environmental policy? Should there be more accountability and oversight? 📊 Why This Matters Could reshape Washington’s tax system for decades Raises questions about government transparency and voter input Impacts debates on climate policy, spending, and accountability 🔔 Subscribe for more exclusive reporting, investigations, and policy breakdowns #BreakingNews #Exclusive #IncomeTax #WashingtonState #TaxDebate #ClimatePolicy #GovernmentSpending #LegalNews #PublicPolicy #USNews 2026-04-22T22:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1993 income taxWashington stateClimate Commitment ActTodd MyersAttorney Generaltax policystate supreme courttax expansionlegislative processpolitical debateenvironmental policygovernment grantsair qualitycommunity outreachWashington Policy Center https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1813886/are-we-hitting-the-laffer-curve-tax-debate-explain-SJUFxJoNJT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1813886_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1813886_original_360.mp4 Are We Hitting the “Laffer Curve”? Tax Debate Explained A key question in the tax debate: Do higher taxes always lead to more revenue? Some argue that beyond a certain point — often referred to as the Laffer Curve — increasing taxes can lead to diminishing returns. 📊 The argument: Higher taxes don’t always equal higher revenue Government spending patterns play a major role Long-term deficits may persist regardless Others argue revenue depends on multiple factors, including economic growth and policy decisions. 👉 Are we reaching a tipping point on taxes? 👉 And how should spending and revenue be balanced? #tax #economy #finance #laffercurve #policy #shorts #usa #government #debate #economic 2026-04-22T21:30:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Laffer Curvetaxestax revenuegovernment spendingeconomic policydeficits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1813889/millionaires-tax-in-illinois-gets-one-step-closer-w1PCC2dkph https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1813889_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1813889_original_360.mp4 Millionaires Tax in Illinois Gets One Step Closer to Ballot From The Center Square Daily | 4.22.26 | Illinois Allows Campaign Funds to Be Used for Private Security 2026-04-22T20:45:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 22 IllinoisMillionaires TaxProperty TaxTax ReliefHigh EarnersState TaxesTax Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1813891/the-center-square-daily-4-22-26-illinois-allows-ca-ZIrQMvC__K https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1813891_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1813891_original_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 4.22.26 | Illinois Allows Campaign Funds to Be Used for Private Security The Center Square Daily | Wednesday April 22nd, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment that could reshape U.S. House representation and potentially affect majority control after the 2026 midterms, while legal challenges continue before the Virginia Supreme Court. We also look at a proposed Illinois constitutional amendment that would change how legislative districts are drawn, with Republican lawmakers arguing the measure could worsen concerns over already disputed district maps. Illinois continues to debate how to keep the Bears from moving to Indiana. We also examine controversy in Wisconsin over the Department of Public Instruction’s 2024 standards-setting conference, where DPI officials argue an 88-member committee meeting organized through a vendor was not subject to open meetings or records laws, while critics continue to raise transparency concerns. And, we cover the latest out of the Illinois statehouse: a millionaire’s tax proposal moving closer to the November ballot, and discussion over whether campaign funds can be used for private security costs. Plus, America's Talking with quick hits from around the country: Energy - International Energy Agency leader says energy crisis worst in history https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_c10bcd11-a882-4bf6-b44a-75838f4a589d.html Louisiana - Teacher raise ballot returns in Louisiana after 2025 rejection https://www.thecentersquare.com/louisiana/article_46ea501f-a757-4449-9738-f567033ea91e.html Tennessee - Tennessee lawmakers approve 'honorifics' bill https://www.thecentersquare.com/tennessee/article_fee94827-a9df-4398-8477-cfd95c68cebf.html Wisconsin - Report: Wisconsin spends between $4.5-$6B annually on criminal justice https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_087b09de-cf71-4cca-8abf-9c021e0be262.html Subscribe for more coverage on redistricting, public policy, and state government news. #Redistricting #IllinoisPolitics #VirginiaPolitics #ElectionNews #GovernmentAccountability #MillionairesTax #CampaignFinance 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:50 Redistricting efforts 06:00 Bears stadium 12:56 Wisconsin transparency 17:48 America's Talking 22:25 Illinois’ Millionaires Tax 2026-04-22T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1846 Illinoisredistrictingcampaign fundsprivate securitymillionaires taxChicago Bearsstadium dealWisconsinopen meetingspublic records lawVirginia2026 midtermselectionstate legislaturetaxpayer news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828052/california-legislation-would-mandate-anti-hate-spe-DGMzTYe0Vy https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2sb87fzR7w0/maxresdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1828052_video_v5_360.mp4 California Legislation Would Mandate Anti-Hate Speech Training California lawmakers are considering legislation that would expand required training for public officials to include anti-hate speech instruction, raising debate over free speech, government standards, and how “hate speech” is defined. Critics argue the proposal relies on a vague definition and could affect civil discourse, while supporters say it aims to address discrimination. We also examine a new U.S. Department of Education proposal that would hold colleges and universities accountable for programs linked to low post-graduation earnings, as federal student loan debt approaches $1.7 trillion. The proposed rules would create a new accountability framework amid concerns some students may be financially worse off after earning a degree. 2026-04-24T14:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 710 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828056/trump-responds-why-would-i-use-nuclear-weapons-0EFq6K1Xbk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828056_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828056_original_360.mp4 Trump Responds: “Why Would I Use Nuclear Weapons?” In a tense Oval Office exchange, Donald Trump responds to a reporter’s question about nuclear weapons — and pushes back strongly. 📊 Key moments: Question about potential nuclear use Trump calls it a “stupid question” Emphasizes conventional military strength States nuclear weapons “should never be used” This moment is sparking debate about military strategy and global security. 👉 Should nuclear weapons ever be considered? 👉 And how should leaders respond to these questions? #trump #politics #news #shorts #nuclear #worldnews #usa #military #breakingnews #debate 2026-04-24T13:46:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 24 Donald Trumpnuclear weaponsmilitary strategyIranconventional warfare https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828063/everyone-wins-messaging-behind-the-tax-debate-jEPCF9NzOk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828063_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828063_original_360.mp4 “Everyone Wins?” Messaging Behind the Tax Debate Supporters of a proposed income tax are emphasizing who benefits — and how. 📊 What’s being highlighted: Messaging focused on broad benefits Expansion of tax credits for working families Outreach efforts to explain the policy Involvement from various advocacy groups The debate now includes not just policy details — but how the proposal is presented to the public. 👉 Who benefits from this tax plan? 👉 And how is it being explained to voters? #tax #politics #news #shorts #washingtonstate #policy #voters #economy #usa #debate 2026-04-24T13:30:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 income taxtax policytax creditsWashington statevoterstax debateworking families https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828069/did-this-strategy-bypass-voters-heres-the-claim-9Ua0bYzHEp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828069_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828069_original_360.mp4 Did This Strategy Bypass Voters? Here’s the Claim A new claim is fueling debate over how a tax proposal was developed — and whether voters were part of the process. 📊 What’s being argued: Allegations about strategy behind the legislation Questions about working within — or around — legal frameworks Concerns about voter involvement in major policy decisions Broader debate over how laws should be shaped Supporters say the process follows legal channels, while critics argue it raises concerns about transparency and public input. 👉 Should voters have a direct say in policies like this? 👉 And how should these decisions be made? #tax #politics #law #news #shorts #washingtonstate #voters #policy #usa #debate 2026-04-24T12:30:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 tax proposalvoter involvementWashington Statetransparencypolicy decisionslegal frameworks https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828076/pivotal-moment-courts-voters-could-decide-tax-eSeMNq6d2c https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828076_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828076_original_360.mp4 Pivotal Moment: Courts & Voters Could Decide Tax A major tax decision could soon be in the hands of both courts and voters. 📊 What’s happening: A potential Supreme Court ruling on the tax’s constitutionality Multiple court seats up for election this year Voters may have opportunities to weigh in through elections or ballot measures The outcome could shape policy and legal precedent moving forward. 👉 Will the courts decide — or will voters have the final say? 👉 And how could upcoming elections impact the outcome? #tax #election #courts #news #shorts #washingtonstate #policy #voters #usa #debate 2026-04-24T06:00:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 taxelectioncourtsvotersincome taxSupreme Courtballot measurespolicy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828080/typical-tax-bill-vs-this-one-key-difference-btKghLV6HP https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828080_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828080_original_360.mp4 Typical Tax Bill vs This One — Key Difference Newly reviewed records are drawing attention for being unusually detailed about the purpose behind a tax proposal. 📊 What’s being highlighted: Clear and precise language about intent Comparison to how tax bills are typically written Questions about how policies are designed Broader discussion about transparency in lawmaking Traditionally, tax bills are framed around revenue and programs — but this case is sparking a different conversation. 👉 Should policy intent be this explicit? 👉 And what does it reveal about how laws are crafted? #tax #politics #law #news #shorts #policy #washingtonstate #government #usa #debate 2026-04-24T05:00:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 tax billpolicy intenttransparencylawmakinggovernmenttaxpoliticspolicy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828084/public-records-reveal-inside-tax-discussions-7cjUKlyRkj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828084_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828084_original_360.mp4 Public Records Reveal Inside Tax Discussions A public records request has uncovered internal communications about a proposed “millionaires tax.” 📊 What was obtained: A large batch of emails and documents Discussions within a state legal office Communications with lawmakers Focus on whether the policy would survive legal challenges The records provide a closer look at how legal questions are evaluated behind the scenes. 👉 What do these internal discussions reveal? 👉 And how do officials assess whether a law will hold up in court? #tax #law #politics #news #shorts #washingtonstate #documents #policy #usa #debate 2026-04-24T04:00:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 millionaires taxpublic recordsinternal communicationslegal challengestax policyWashington Statestate legal officelawmakerspolicy debate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828086/tax-case-could-head-to-supreme-court-whats-next-jirdytKEHl https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828086_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828086_original_360.mp4 Tax Case Could Head to Supreme Court — What’s Next? A major tax case could be heading to the state’s highest court — and timing may play a key role. 📊 What’s being discussed: Potential Supreme Court review of the case Recent judicial appointments and upcoming elections How timing could impact who hears the case Broader questions about how cases reach the court Some say these factors could shape the outcome, while others note that courts follow established legal processes regardless of timing. 👉 Who will ultimately decide this case? 👉 And how much does timing matter? #law #courts #politics #news #shorts #washingtonstate #policy #usa #legal #debate 2026-04-24T03:00:49.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 tax casesupreme courtjudicial appointmentslegal processpolitical influencewashington statecolleen medleynoah purcell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828088/shocked-but-not-surprised-tax-debate-heats-up-kVIZa038qy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828088_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828088_original_360.mp4 “Shocked But Not Surprised” — Tax Debate Heats Up New reactions are adding fuel to the debate over a proposed tax bill and how it was developed. 📊 What’s being discussed: Claims about the intent behind the legislation Questions about long-standing court precedent Debate over the role of legal offices in drafting policy Concerns about how voters factor into the process Some say the process raises concerns about transparency and voter involvement, while others note legal collaboration is part of policymaking. 👉 Should voters have the final say on issues like this? 👉 And how are major laws really shaped? #tax #politics #law #news #shorts #washingtonstate #voters #policy #usa #debate 2026-04-24T02:00:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 tax billvoter involvementlegal officespolicy makingtransparencystate supreme courtSenator PetersonAttorney General https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828092/who-does-the-ag-represent-debate-explained-z71CWHryna https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828092_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828092_original_360.mp4 Who Does the AG Represent? Debate Explained A key question is emerging in the legal debate: Who does the attorney general represent — and what is their role? 📊 What’s being discussed: The AG as the legal representative of the public The role of legislative attorneys vs AG staff Whether legal advice crosses into strategy How cases are shaped before reaching the courts Some say it’s standard legal guidance, while others argue it raises questions about constitutional duty and public representation. 👉 Should the AG strictly defend the law — or help shape policy strategy? 👉 And where should that line be drawn? #law #politics #constitution #news #shorts #government #policy #usa #legal #debate 2026-04-24T01:00:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 attorney generallegal representationconstitutionpolicy strategylegal advicegovernmentpublic representation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828096/ags-role-in-constitutional-cases-explained-Rbo77yPCdy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828096_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828096_original_360.mp4 AG’s Role in Constitutional Cases — Explained A key legal question is emerging: What role should the attorney general play in shaping policy? 📊 What’s being debated: Advising lawmakers on proposed legislation The AG’s role in constitutional matters Balancing legal guidance with duty to the law Whether there are limits to that advisory role Some say it’s part of standard legal process, while others argue it raises deeper questions about constitutional responsibility. 👉 What should the AG’s role be? 👉 And where should the line be drawn? #law #politics #constitution #news #shorts #policy #government #usa #legal #debate 2026-04-24T00:00:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 attorney generalconstitutional lawlegal advicelegislationpolicygovernmentconstitutional responsibilitylegal guidance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828099/washington-in-focus-daily-4-23-26-income-tax-contr-PO4_1NZdjB https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828099_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828099_original_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 4.23.26 | Income Tax Controversy Deepens + $14B Project Debate Grows Today’s Washington In Focus Daily covers two major developments shaping Washington State: For the first time since exclusive documents were revealed, former Attorney General Rob McKenna reacts to: Nearly 1,000 pages of internal communications Collaboration between lawmakers and the Attorney General’s office Efforts to craft a bill that could challenge long-standing constitutional precedent ⚖️ McKenna raises key concerns about: The role of the AG’s office in drafting legislation Whether the strategy was designed to force a Supreme Court decision The long history of voters rejecting income tax proposals 📊 Additional developments: Ongoing legal challenge backed by Citizen Action Defense Fund Involvement from attorney Jackson Maynard and former Justice Phil Talmadge Debate over whether voters are being kept out of the process 🗣️ Reaction from lawmakers: Concerns raised about transparency and process Calls for accountability following the document release Response from the Attorney General’s office defending its actions The planned Interstate Bridge replacement between Washington and Oregon: Cost estimate now at $14.4 BILLION Timeline could stretch toward 2045 Project may be built in phases 🚧 Key concerns: Rising costs tied to light rail expansion Questions about ridership demand vs cost Debate over whether a simpler design could save billions 💰 Financial impact: Early tolling expected — even before completion Drivers could pay $1.50 to $4.50 per trip Concerns about traffic shifting and revenue shortfalls 📊 Comparison raised: Other states building similar bridges without rail at lower cost 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS Could reshape Washington’s tax system and legal landscape Raises major questions about government process and transparency Impacts taxpayers through both tax policy and infrastructure costs 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Income tax case may move toward the Washington Supreme Court Bridge project continues to evolve amid cost and design debates Political and public response expected to intensify 🔔 Subscribe for more exclusive reporting, investigations, and policy breakdowns #BreakingNews #Exclusive #IncomeTax #WashingtonState #Infrastructure #PublicPolicy #Politics #LegalNews #TaxDebate #USNews 2026-04-23T23:02:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1789 income taxWashington StateAttorney GeneralRob McKennaInfrastructuremillionaire's taxprogressive income taxColumbia River bridgecost projectionsNick Brownlegislaturetax lawlight railtransportationstate government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828104/climate-spending-breakdown-raises-questions-K5IyVg7MoV https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828104_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828104_original_360.mp4 Climate Spending Breakdown Raises Questions Millions in climate-related funding are being reviewed — and raising questions about results vs spending. 📊 What’s being discussed: $8.5 million awarded across 21 projects Most projects showed limited or unclear impact on air quality Some focused on outreach rather than direct pollution reduction 📌 Example cited: $411,000 allocated for outreach efforts Budget breakdown showed most funding going toward staffing and overhead The debate centers on how to measure success — and whether funding is delivering meaningful environmental outcomes. 👉 Should funding prioritize measurable impact? 👉 And how should these programs be evaluated? #climate #environment #news #policy #shorts #airquality #economy #usa #government #debate 2026-04-23T23:00:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 climate spendinggovernment fundingair qualityenvironmental impactpolicy debateclimateenvironmentgovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828107/legal-strategy-behind-the-tax-debate-explained-SHCFa1sI3h https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828107_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828107_original_360.mp4 Legal Strategy Behind the Tax Debate Explained A major question in the tax debate: Is the goal to pass a law — or trigger a court ruling? 📊 What’s being discussed: Legal memos and internal discussions Debate over existing court precedent Acknowledgment of legal challenges ahead Strategy focused on bringing the issue before the courts Some argue this is part of evolving the law, while others question the approach. 👉 Is this about policy — or provoking a legal decision? 👉 And how could courts respond? #tax #law #courts #news #shorts #policy #washingtonstate #legal #usa #debate 2026-04-23T22:00:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 tax debatelegal strategycourt rulingtax lawstate supreme courtlegal memospolicy debatewashington statetax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828111/former-wa-ag-rob-mckenna-reacts-to-income-tax-docs-uLA1G9EWPa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828111_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828111_original_360.mp4 Former WA AG Rob McKenna Reacts To Income Tax Docs Former WA AG Rob McKenna Reacts To Income Tax Docs 2026-04-23T21:13:55.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 106 Rob McKennaWashington AGincome taxmillionaires taxconstitutionalityseparation of powerslegislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828116/legislation-would-mandate-anti-hate-speech-trainin-tw5P2VfSo2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828116_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828116_original_360.mp4 Legislation would mandate anti-hate speech training (The Center Square) – California lawmakers are considering legislation that would expand required training for public officials to include instruction on anti-hate speech. Critics warn that the bill relies on a vague and potentially subjective definition that could be used to limit civil discourse. 2026-04-23T21:02:57.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 101 Californiahate speechanti hate speech traininglegislationpublic officialscivil discourseCory JacksonAssembly Bill 1578 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828118/what-happens-if-the-court-rejects-wa-s-income-tax-xko4FsBIxI https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828118_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828118_original_360.mp4 What Happens If the Court Rejects WA's Income Tax? What happens if a major tax proposal is rejected by the courts? 📊 Questions being raised: Time and resources spent developing the policy Legal efforts and internal communications Potential economic impact already underway Whether outcomes justify the process Some argue policy efforts are part of governance, while others question the costs and consequences if it doesn’t hold up. 👉 What’s the real cost if a policy fails? 👉 And how should success be measured? #tax #law #economy #news #shorts #policy #washingtonstate #government #usa #debate 2026-04-23T21:01:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Washington Stateincome taxSupreme Courttax policyeconomic impactlegal challengestate governmenttaxpayersrevenuelegal costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828121/the-center-square-daily-4-23-26-illinois-megaproje-0p-_VYIyXm https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828121_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828121_original_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 4.23.26 | Illinois 'Megaprojects' Bill Not Enough to Keep the Bears The Center Square Daily | Thursday April 23rd, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, federal prosecutors have unsealed an indictment charging the Southern Poverty Law Center with wire fraud, bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering, while questions are being raised about the alleged misuse of donor funds and what the case could mean for nonprofit oversight and taxpayer-funded law enforcement partnerships. We also cover scrutiny facing Michigan gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson over her past role on the SPLC board during part of the time period referenced in the indictment. We also examine debate in California over legislation that would require anti-hate speech training for public officials, where supporters say the measure addresses discrimination concerns while critics question how broadly the standards could be applied to public discourse. Plus, a U.S. Department of Education proposal aimed at holding low-performing college programs accountable as student loan debt nears $1.7 trillion. And Illinois lawmakers advance tax incentives for the Chicago Bears and other megaprojects, raising broader questions about subsidies, economic development and taxpayer exposure. Quick Hits: Plus, America's Talking with quick hits from around the country: Virginia - Judge blocks referendum certification; appeal coming https://www.thecentersquare.com/virginia/article_6c2571c1-e16b-41d8-8bcd-824fd4514b6f.html Florida - DeSantis slams diversity ideology, calls out discrimination of white males https://www.thecentersquare.com/florida/article_06506061-29bc-426e-9016-90e40ac70f50.html Wisconsin - Wisconsin candidates slam Rodriguez’ secret budget proposal https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_d8e24479-9a9a-4427-bc72-2154f8edefe0.html Pennsylvania - FIFA fans can ride SEPTA for free after World Cup matches in Philly https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_2a6af699-244c-43b9-ac8a-d9ff487dbfc4.html Subscribe for more coverage on government accountability, education, tax and public policy stories. #TaxpayerNews #GovernmentAccountability #IllinoisPolitics #HigherEducation #PublicPolicy 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:41 SPLC indicted 05:05 Mandated hate-speech training 16:40 America's Talking 20:26 Illinois passes ‘megaprojects’ 2026-04-23T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1925 SPLC indictmentSouthern Poverty Law Centerhate speechanti-hate speech trainingIllinoisChicago Bearsmegaprojects billstudent loan debtCalifornialegislationpublic officialseconomic developmenttax incentivesstate legislatureJocelyn Benson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828123/capital-gains-tax-ruling-what-it-means-now-52p5PBaaB5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828123_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828123_original_360.mp4 Capital Gains Tax Ruling — What It Means Now A past court ruling on taxes is now raising new questions about how policies are shaped. 📊 What’s being discussed: A previous decision involving capital gains taxes How tax classifications can impact legal outcomes The role of legal advice during policy development New curiosity about how similar policies were crafted Some say recent insights offer a rare look behind the scenes, while others say this is part of the normal legislative process. 👉 What can past rulings tell us about current debates? 👉 And how are these policies shaped behind the scenes? #tax #law #courts #news #shorts #policy #washingtonstate #legal #usa #debate 2026-04-23T20:00:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 capital gains taxtax rulingpolicy developmentlegal advicestate supreme courtexcise taxWashington state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828124/new-bill-aims-to-improve-california-s-nextgen-911-gqIaNupuhm https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828124_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828124_original_360.mp4 New Bill Aims To Improve California's NextGen 911 System Sen. Tony Strickland (R-Huntington Beach) on his New Bill Aims To Improve California's NextGen 911 System. 2026-04-23T19:56:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 California911 systemTony StricklandCalifornia legislaturetaxpayer moneywasteful spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828126/court-rulings-vs-voter-decisions-explained-xCO8GGxbP1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828126_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828126_original_360.mp4 Court Rulings vs Voter Decisions Explained A long-running debate is raising questions about the relationship between court rulings and voter decisions. 📊 What’s being discussed: Multiple court rulings over decades Repeated voter decisions on similar policies Ongoing efforts to revisit the issue Questions about process, precedent, and ethics Some argue laws evolve over time, while others question how and when issues should return after voters weigh in. 👉 Should past votes settle the issue? 👉 Or should policies be revisited over time? #tax #politics #law #news #shorts #washingtonstate #voters #courts #usa #debate 2026-04-23T19:00:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 court rulingsvoter decisionsprogressive income taxWashington Stateethicsprecedenttax lawvoters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828130/rep-couture-dems-want-to-push-income-tax-into-law-beXgEmapDs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828130_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828130_original_360.mp4 Rep. Couture: Dems Want To Push Income Tax Into Law With "Stacked Leftist Court" Rep. Couture: Dems Want To Push Income Tax Into Law With "Stacked Leftist Court" 2026-04-23T18:55:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 84 income taxdemocratsleftist courtcourtrep couturetaxesattorney general https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828132/rep-couture-on-ago-docs-this-is-how-olympia-works-40V7_jTMkb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828132_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828132_original_360.mp4 Rep. Couture On AGO Docs: This Is How Olympia Works Rep. Couture On AGO Docs: This Is How Olympia Works 2026-04-23T18:47:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 208 Rep. CoutureOlympiaAGOAttorney GeneralWashington StatePoliticsGovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828135/rep-ley-light-rail-project-is-a-bailout-for-portla-xkQXbxTyJ3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828135_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828135_original_360.mp4 Rep. Ley: Light Rail Project Is A Bailout for Portland’s TriMet System Rep. Ley: Light Rail Project Is a Bailout for Portland’s TriMet System 2026-04-23T18:10:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 109 Rep. John Leylight railTriMetPortlandOregonpublic transittransportationcommutefederal funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828142/voters-vs-process-whats-being-raised-lvaPJlqJ6l https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828142_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828142_original_360.mp4 Voters vs Process — What’s Being Raised A key point in the debate isn’t just legal advice — it’s how deeply involved that advice may have been in shaping legislation. 📊 What’s being discussed: The difference between reviewing a bill vs helping draft it The level of collaboration between legal offices and lawmakers Whether this process is typical or unusual Broader concerns about how policy reflects voter decisions Supporters say collaboration is part of the process, while critics question how far that involvement should go. 👉 Where’s the line between advising and shaping policy? 👉 And how should voter input factor in? #politics #law #news #shorts #policy #government #washingtonstate #voters #usa #debate 2026-04-23T18:00:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 legal advicelegislationvoter inputpolicygovernmentlawmakers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828146/rep-ley-they-re-lying-about-the-need-for-transit-f-O12SIWZYhZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828146_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828146_original_360.mp4 Rep. Ley: They're Lying About The Need For Transit For Federal Funding Rep. Ley: They're Lying About The Need For Transit For Federal Funding 2026-04-23T17:59:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 128 Rep. Leytransitfederal fundinggovernment spendingtransportation funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828150/climate-spending-under-the-microscope-Ss1pQVCoWQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828150_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828150_original_360.mp4 Climate Spending Under The Microscope A closer look at climate-related funding is raising questions about how money is being used — and what results it delivers. 📊 Example discussed: $170,000 allocated for community outreach Focus on meetings and engagement efforts Debate over whether these programs lead to measurable air quality improvements Some argue outreach is a key part of long-term change, while others question whether it delivers direct environmental results. 👉 Should funding focus on outreach or measurable impact? 👉 And how should success be evaluated? #climate #environment #news #policy #shorts #airquality #economy #usa #government #debate 2026-04-23T17:00:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 climate spendingcommunity outreachair qualityenvironmental policygovernment fundingclimate change https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828151/exclusive-wa-income-tax-plan-meant-to-overturn-con-fckMBxIdNH https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828151_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828151_original_360.mp4 EXCLUSIVE: WA Income Tax Plan Meant to Overturn Constitution? EXCLUSIVE INVESTIGATION — Newly obtained internal documents are revealing what may be the true purpose behind Washington State’s income tax law. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down a major development that could reshape tax policy in Washington for decades. Income Tax Strategy Revealed Investigative reporter TJ Martinell uncovers: Hundreds of pages of internal communications from the Attorney General’s office Direct discussions with lawmakers on how to challenge long-standing Supreme Court precedent Evidence suggesting the bill’s purpose may go beyond taxing high earners 📊 According to the documents: The goal may be to overturn a century-old ruling that defines income as property That ruling currently limits progressive income taxes in Washington If overturned, it could open the door to broader income taxation statewide ⚖️ Legal Battle + Supreme Court Stakes The issue is now on track to reach the Washington State Supreme Court Debate over whether the law was designed to trigger a legal test case Questions raised about the role of the Attorney General’s office in shaping the bill 🗳️ Voter Impact: Concerns about the use of an emergency clause to limit referendum options Ongoing efforts by groups like Let’s Go Washington to challenge the law Potential for voters to weigh in through initiatives or court outcomes 💰 Economic & Long-Term Impact Questions about how the tax could evolve beyond high earners Concerns about migration, investment, and business climate Debate over whether this is truly a “millionaire’s tax” — or something broader 📢 Why This Matters Could redefine how taxes are implemented in Washington Raises major questions about lawmaking, legal strategy, and voter role The outcome may impact every taxpayer in the state 📅 What’s next: Court challenges already underway Possible Supreme Court ruling in the near future Elections for multiple Supreme Court seats could shape the outcome 🔔 Subscribe for more exclusive investigations, legal breakdowns, and policy coverage #BreakingNews #Exclusive #IncomeTax #WashingtonState #TaxDebate #LegalNews #PublicPolicy #Politics #InvestigativeJournalism #USNews 2026-04-23T16:30:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 813 Washington stateincome taxtax lawstate constitutionlegal precedentSupreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828156/will-this-tax-expand-beyond-millionaires-U921FdUrmt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828156_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828156_original_360.mp4 Will This Tax Expand Beyond Millionaires? A growing debate is focusing on whether a “millionaires tax” could expand beyond high earners. 📊 What’s being argued: Concerns about potential future expansion Questions about long-term policy direction Debate over how court rulings could shape tax laws Contrast between current messaging and future possibilities Supporters say the tax targets top earners, while critics argue it could broaden over time. 👉 Will this tax stay limited — or expand? 👉 And what role could the courts play? #tax #politics #law #news #shorts #policy #washingtonstate #courts #usa #debate 2026-04-23T16:01:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 millionaires taxtax policyWashington State taxescourt rulingstax debate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828158/campaign-funds-for-private-security-costs-discusse-oz8uPmfiJA https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828158_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828158_original_360.mp4 Campaign Funds for Private Security Costs Discussed at Illinois Statehouse For The Center Square Daily from April 23, 2026 host Greg Bishop discusses the latest in the Illinois Statehouse including debates around a millionaires tax and using campaign funds for security costs. 2026-04-23T16:00:49.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 484 Illinoismillionaire taxcampaign fundsprivate securitystatehouseproperty taxlegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828159/international-energy-agency-leader-says-energy-cri-Z2xN2Oi-uR https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828159_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828159_original_360.mp4 International Energy Agency Leader Says Energy Crisis Worst in History For The Center Square Daily from April 22, 2026 host Greg Bishop looks at top headlines from The Center Square including an energy leader claiming the energy crisis created by the conflict in Iran is the worst in history, Louisiana considering a constitutional amendment that would allow them to liquidate three education funds to finance raises for teachers, a Tennessee representative introducing a bill to protect students from discipline for not using titles that don't align with a teacher's biological sex, and Wisconsin outspends most states on its criminal justice system. 2026-04-23T15:45:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 295 energy crisisteacher paystudent rightsLouisianaTennesseeWisconsinIranEnergy Agency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828160/wa-income-tax-fight-escalates-new-filing-cites-exp-JShcoyo0y7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828160_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828160_original_360.mp4 WA Income Tax Fight Escalates: New Filing Cites Explosive Documents The legal fight over Washington’s income tax just intensified. A new supplemental brief filed by Let’s Go Washington is asking the Washington State Supreme Court to consider newly uncovered documents that could impact the future of the law. ⚖️ TOP STORY: Legal Challenge Expands The filing challenges the use of a necessity/emergency clause Critics argue the clause makes the law referendum-proof, limiting voter input The case could determine whether voters get a direct say on the income tax 📄 DOCUMENTS NOW AT CENTER OF CASE The new filing points to internal communications that suggest: Awareness that without an emergency clause, the bill could face a public referendum Discussion of how to navigate legal and procedural hurdles Questions about how the law was structured to reach the courts 🗳️ VOTER IMPACT & REFERENDUM DEBATE Opponents argue the process could limit public participation Supporters maintain the law follows established legislative rules The outcome could shape how future tax policies reach voters 🏛️ POLITICAL REACTION Lawmakers are weighing in as new details emerge Debate continues over the role of legal advisors in shaping legislation Advocacy groups on both sides are mobilizing ahead of potential ballot fights 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS Could determine whether voters can challenge the income tax directly Raises broader questions about legislative process and transparency The decision may impact future tax policy across Washington State 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Case could move forward before the Washington Supreme Court Possible ballot measures or initiatives still in play Ongoing legal and political battle expected in the months ahead 🔔 Subscribe for more breaking updates, legal analysis, and policy coverage #BreakingNews #IncomeTax #WashingtonState #LegalNews #TaxDebate #PublicPolicy #SupremeCourt #Politics #USNews #Government 2026-04-23T15:30:41.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 522 income taxWashington Statelegal challengereferendumpoliticsSupreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828163/illinois-looking-to-approve-new-deal-to-keep-bears-oSBqhlo1Cz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828163_original_360.mp4 Illinois Looking To Approve New Deal To Keep Bears in Chicago The Illinois House has passed legislation to provide tax incentives for the Chicago Bears and other megaprojects worth $100 million or more. House Bill 910 passed on Wednesday night by a vote of 78-32. Plus in Wisconsin, Jill Underly, State Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction, did not attend a Wednesday morning committee meeting she was invited to about her department’s 2024 standards-setting conference in the Wisconsin Dells. But representatives from her department were present and adamant the work of the 88-member committee that met was not subject to open meetings or open records disclosure because it was setup by vendor Data Recognition Corp. 2026-04-23T15:15:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 728 IllinoisChicago Bearstax incentivesChicagoNFLHouse Bill 910legislationmegaprojects https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828165/report-did-climate-funds-improve-air-quality-T2qfONKXPO https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828165_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828165_original_360.mp4 Report: Did Climate Funds Improve Air Quality? A new report is raising questions about how climate funds are being used — and what results they’re delivering. According to findings discussed: 21 projects were reviewed Most showed little or no measurable impact on air pollution Some focused on outreach rather than direct emissions reduction 📊 The broader debate: Supporters say programs take time and include community engagement Critics question effectiveness and measurable outcomes The issue centers on whether climate policies are delivering real-world results, especially in targeted communities. 👉 Are these programs working as intended? 👉 And how should success be measured? #climate #environment #news #policy #shorts #washingtonstate #airquality #economy #usa #debate 2026-04-23T15:01:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 climate fundsair qualityclimate policyenvironmental impactWashington stateclimate changeemissions reductionpolicy outcomes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828166/states-take-up-redistricting-ahead-of-november-ele-8r1-yhSJmf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828166_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828166_original_360.mp4 States Take up Redistricting Ahead of November Elections (The Center Square) – Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday that could reshape the state’s representation in the U.S. House of Representatives and majority control coming out of the 2026 midterms. The Associated Press called the race at 8:49 p.m., with unofficial results showing 50.3% voting in favor and 49.7% opposed. With 89% of votes tallied at time of publication, yes votes led 51.3%-48.7% from more than 2.8 million cast. The outcome – if able to survive the Virginia Supreme Court or higher – flipped the projected net gains and losses of the two major parties in the nationwide map redrawing tussle, Democrats going from down three to up one. Briefs in litigation are due to the Virginia Supreme Court on Thursday. 2026-04-23T15:01:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 344 redistrictingelection mapsvoter rightspolitical districtsgerrymanderingstate legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828167/where-did-the-money-go-climate-spending-raises-que-69AIn3rA7b https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828167_original_360.mp4 Where Did the Money Go? Climate Spending Raises Questions New findings are raising serious questions about how climate-related funds are being spent in Washington State. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down a new report analyzing how millions in Climate Commitment Act (CCA) funding were used — and whether those projects actually improved air quality. 📊 KEY FINDINGS FROM THE REPORT Over $8.5 million distributed across 21 projects Only ONE project showed measurable pollution reduction Many projects focused on outreach, education, or community engagement 💰 WHERE THE MONEY WENT Examples discussed include: Hundreds of thousands of dollars allocated to community outreach programs Funding used primarily for staff and operational costs Projects that resulted in guides, meetings, or campaigns — not pollution reduction ⚠️ In one case: A project aimed at replacing wood-burning stoves Result: 0 stoves replaced ⚖️ DEBATE & RESPONSE The report’s findings are being challenged by the Department of Ecology Officials suggest there may be discrepancies in how funding was reported The report’s author says all data came directly from public grant records and recipient information 📢 BIG QUESTIONS RAISED Are taxpayer-funded programs delivering measurable results? Should funding prioritize direct impact vs outreach efforts? What level of accountability and oversight should exist? 🔍 WHY THIS MATTERS Impacts how climate funds are allocated in the future Raises concerns about program effectiveness and transparency Plays into a broader debate over taxpayer spending and environmental policy 🔔 Subscribe for more investigations, policy breakdowns, and accountability reporting #EarthDay #ClimatePolicy #WashingtonState #PublicPolicy #GovernmentSpending #Accountability #AirQuality #TaxpayerMoney #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-04-23T14:25:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 506 Climate Commitment ActWashington StateGovernment SpendingAir QualityTaxpayer MoneyEnvironmental PolicyClimate FundsAccountabilityPublic PolicyPollution Reduction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828450/14-4b-bridge-plan-costs-surge-tolls-start-early-ti-fw3qEq8t2_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828450_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828450_original_360.mp4 $14.4B Bridge Plan: Costs Surge, Tolls Start Early, Timeline Slips BIG INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE — The Interstate Bridge replacement project between Washington and Oregon is seeing major cost increases, timeline delays, and new concerns over tolling. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the latest developments in one of the most expensive infrastructure projects in the region. 💰 PROJECT COSTS SURGING Total estimate now at $14.4 BILLION Phase one alone expected to cost $7 billion Light rail component jumped from $2B → $3.5B ⏳ TIMELINE DELAYS Construction may not begin until 2028 Full project completion could stretch toward 2045 New phased approach adds more uncertainty 🚗 TOLLS COMING EARLY Drivers could face tolls before the new bridge is complete Estimated range: $1.50 to $4.50 per trip Questions about whether drivers will avoid toll routes, impacting revenue 🚆 LIGHT RAIL DEBATE Critics argue rail is driving up costs significantly Ridership estimates suggest limited demand: Roughly 750 daily commuters removed from cars Alternative proposals suggest bus-based solutions at lower cost 🌉 DESIGN CONCERNS Planned station platform rising 90 feet above ground Complex infrastructure including stairs, elevators, and ramps Questions about long-term usability and cost efficiency 📊 COMPARISON WITH OTHER PROJECTS Similar bridge project in Ohio/Kentucky Received federal funding No rail component included Raises questions about whether rail is actually required for funding 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS Direct impact on taxpayers and commuters One of the largest infrastructure investments in the region Raises questions about cost, design, and long-term planning 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Funding decisions still pending Design debates ongoing More updates expected as project planning continues 🔔 Subscribe for more breaking updates, infrastructure coverage, and policy analysis #Infrastructure #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #Oregon #BridgeProject #GovernmentSpending #Transportation #PublicPolicy #USNews #Traffic 2026-04-24T14:30:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 534 Interstate BridgeBridge ProjectWashingtonOregonTollsInfrastructure CostsLight RailGovernment SpendingTransportationPublic Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828451/tax-fight-heads-to-voters-campaigns-ramp-up-rYfbGN9rPy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828451_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828451_original_360.mp4 Tax Fight Heads to Voters? Campaigns Ramp Up The debate over a proposed income tax may soon shift directly to voters — and both sides are preparing. 📊 What’s happening: Potential for a referendum or ballot initiative Campaigns focused on educating and persuading voters Organized outreach and messaging efforts Growing political momentum heading into the election As the issue evolves, the focus is turning to how the public will respond at the ballot box. 👉 Will voters ultimately decide this issue? 👉 And how are campaigns shaping the debate? #tax #politics #election #news #shorts #washingtonstate #voters #policy #usa #debate 2026-04-24T14:30:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 taxpoliticselectionvotersWashington Stateballot initiativereferendumincome taxcampaigns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828495/consumers-keep-spending-housing-holds-strong-but-e-stdAkxiR4A https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828495_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828495_original_360.mp4 Consumers Keep Spending, Housing Holds Strong... But Economic Cracks Are Showing In this episode of Everyday Economics, we break down what the latest consumer spending and housing data are really telling us about the state of the U.S. economy. Retail sales rose in March and pending home sales posted one of their strongest months in years — but beneath the surface, the picture is more fragile than the headlines suggest. Inflation is still eating into household budgets, higher gas prices are squeezing consumers, and signs of financial strain are beginning to show. 📈 In this episode: 🔹 Why rising retail sales may not mean stronger consumer demand 🔹 How inflation is masking weakness in real consumer spending 🔹 Why pending home sales jumped despite affordability challenges 🔹 What improving housing inventory means for buyers in 2026 🔹 How oil prices and household debt could reshape the second half of the year As always, Everyday Economics cuts through the noise to explain what the latest economic data means for your wallet, your mortgage, and the months ahead. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2026-04-24T15:14:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 571 consumer spendinghousing marketus economyinflationretail saleseconomic datahousehold debtpending home sales https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828506/behind-the-curtain-lawmaker-sounds-off-on-income-t-JitL7QuDUd https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828506_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828506_original_360.mp4 “Behind the Curtain”: Lawmaker Sounds Off On Income Tax Documents EXCLUSIVE REACTION — New fallout is emerging after the release of internal documents tied to Washington State’s income tax proposal. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, State Representative Travis Couture shares his reaction to newly uncovered communications between lawmakers and the Attorney General’s office. Lawmaker Responds to Income Tax Documents Representative Couture says the documents provide: A rare look behind the scenes at how legislation is crafted Insight into how legal advisors may have been involved in shaping policy language Evidence of discussions around emergency or necessity clauses tied to the bill 📊 Key issues raised: The difference between legal consultation vs active collaboration Concerns about how the process could impact voter participation Questions about whether certain provisions were designed to limit referendum options ⚖️ LEGAL & POLITICAL FALLOUT Ongoing legal challenges could incorporate these findings Advocacy groups are preparing arguments for the Washington Supreme Court Debate continues over the role of the Attorney General’s office in policymaking 🗳️ VOTER & PROCESS CONCERNS Critics argue the process may reduce direct voter input Supporters maintain the actions fall within standard legal guidance Broader questions about transparency and public trust 🏛️ RESPONSE FROM ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE The AG’s office says nothing improper occurred Officials emphasize their role is to provide legal advice to state agencies and lawmakers They call claims of wrongdoing unfounded 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS Could influence the outcome of ongoing court challenges Raises broader questions about how laws are crafted behind the scenes Impacts debate over tax policy, transparency, and voter involvement 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Additional legal filings expected Potential court review in the near future Continued political reaction as more details emerge 🔔 Subscribe for more exclusive reporting, reactions, and policy analysis #BreakingNews #Exclusive #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Politics #LegalNews #PublicPolicy #TaxDebate #Government #USNews 2026-04-24T15:30:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 575 Washington StateIncome TaxTravis CoutureAttorney GeneralPublic PolicyLegislationVoter Participation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828507/is-this-just-the-starting-point-for-a-tax-HlGmBEk6xc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828507_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828507_original_360.mp4 Is This Just the “Starting Point” for a Tax? A key question in the tax debate: Is this policy the endpoint — or just the beginning? 📊 What’s being discussed: Whether the proposal is designed as a test case for the courts Ongoing questions about future tax expansion Statements about not limiting future lawmakers Broader uncertainty about long-term impact Supporters say it targets high earners today, while critics argue it could evolve over time. 👉 Is this tax meant to stay limited? 👉 Or could it expand in the future? #tax #politics #law #news #shorts #washingtonstate #policy #usa #debate #economy 2026-04-24T15:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 taxtax policyWashington statehigh earnersfuture taxtax debatemillionaire's tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828526/doj-indicts-southern-poverty-law-center-on-wire-ba-vB9OHJc2jl https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828526_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828526_original_360.mp4 DOJ Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center on Wire, Bank Fraud Charges (The Center Square) – A federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on 11 counts of wire and bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering, FBI Director Kash Patel and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the indictment Tuesday from a grand jury in the middle district of Alabama. "The SPLC is a nonprofit entity that purports to fight white supremacy and racial hatred by reporting on extremist groups and conducting research to inform law enforcement groups with the goal of dismantling these groups," Blanche said at a news conference. "The SPLC was not dismantling these groups. It was instead manufacturing the extremism it purports to oppose by paying sources to stoke racial hatred." 2026-04-24T15:56:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 286 Southern Poverty Law CenterSPLCDOJ indictmentwire fraudbank fraudTodd BlancheKash Patelextremist groupshate groups https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828534/president-trump-compares-iran-conflict-timeline-to-zsL0fpnAiw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828534_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828534_original_360.mp4 President Trump Compares Iran Conflict Timeline to Vietnam In a heated exchange, Donald Trump responds to questions about how long the Iran conflict could last — and brings up Vietnam War for comparison. 📊 Key moments: Question about timeline and public concern Trump pushes back strongly References length of past wars Highlights early military actions The exchange is fueling debate over expectations, strategy, and how long the Iran conflict may last. #trump #politics #war #news #shorts #military #usa #worldnews #breakingnews #debate 2026-04-24T16:00:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 Donald TrumpIran conflictVietnam Warpoliticsmilitarywar https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828553/virginia-court-ruling-puts-redistricting-vote-in-d-fuXvyZaz-T https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828553_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828553_original_360.mp4 Virginia Court Ruling Puts Redistricting Vote in Doubt Virginia’s redistricting amendment faces new uncertainty after a judge blocked certification of the closely watched special election, setting up an appeal as key filing deadlines approach. We also cover Florida legislation targeting diversity, equity and inclusion and ESG-related policies, with Gov. Ron DeSantis framing the measures as taxpayer protections. Plus, controversy in Wisconsin’s governor’s race over comments about budget negotiations and transparency, and Pennsylvania’s plan to offer free transit for fans attending FIFA World Cup matches in Philadelphia. 2026-04-24T16:15:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 242 VirginiaredistrictingFloridaDEIESGWisconsingovernor racePennsylvaniaFIFAWorld Cuptransit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828579/debate-over-climate-program-results-F6o03idg3_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828579_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828579_original_360.mp4 Debate Over Climate Program Results A new dispute is unfolding over a report analyzing climate-related spending and results. 📊 What’s being debated: Claims that data in the report may be inaccurate Response from the report’s author defending the methodology Use of publicly available grant data Questions about how funds were ultimately used Some say the report misinterprets funding totals, while others argue the findings reflect real outcomes on the ground. 👉 Who got the numbers right? 👉 And how should these programs be evaluated? #climate #environment #news #policy #shorts #airquality #usa #data #debate #government 2026-04-24T16:30:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 climate changeenvironmental policygovernment spendingdata analysisclimate programsgrant data https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828580/exclusive-former-ag-mckenna-shocked-by-wa-income-t-nJ4f3GZ5Pb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828580_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828580_original_360.mp4 EXCLUSIVE: Former AG McKenna Shocked By WA Income Tax Documents EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW — Former Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna is speaking out after reviewing newly uncovered documents tied to the state’s income tax proposal. In this Washington In Focus Daily segment, McKenna shares his reaction to internal communications between lawmakers and the Attorney General’s office — and why he says the situation is unlike anything he experienced in office. Former AG Responds to Income Tax Documents McKenna says: He was surprised by the level of involvement shown in the documents The role of the Attorney General’s office should be to advise on legality — not shape policy strategy Collaboration described in the records raises questions about process and precedent 📄 KEY ISSUES RAISED Whether legal advisors crossed from guidance into active legislative collaboration Discussion around provisions that could limit referendum challenges Questions about how the proposal interacts with long-standing constitutional precedent 🗳️ VOTER & CONSTITUTIONAL DEBATE McKenna points to a history of voter decisions on similar proposals Raises questions about whether issues like this should go through: Constitutional amendment Or direct court interpretation 📊 LEGAL CONTEXT Washington’s constitution includes a broad definition of property Courts have historically ruled on how that applies to taxation The current debate centers on whether that interpretation could change 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS Could shape the future of income tax policy in Washington Raises broader questions about: Separation of powers Legal process Voter involvement 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Ongoing legal challenges continue Potential court review ahead Debate expected to intensify as more details emerge 🔔 Subscribe for more exclusive interviews, legal analysis, and policy coverage #BreakingNews #Exclusive #IncomeTax #WashingtonState #LegalNews #PublicPolicy #Politics #TaxDebate #USNews #Government 2026-04-24T16:30:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 530 Rob McKennaWashington StateIncome TaxAttorney GeneralPublic PolicyTax DebateConstitutional Amendment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828582/megaprojects-bill-mapmaking-amendment-approved-for-JWRX_BXuHE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828582_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828582_original_360.mp4 ‘Megaprojects’ Bill, Mapmaking Amendment Approved for Senate Consideration Illinois lawmakers advanced a proposed constitutional amendment that supporters say would protect voting rights, while Republican lawmakers argue the measure could further entrench gerrymandered legislative districts and strengthen one-party control. We examine what HJRCA 28 would change in how electoral maps are drawn, the debate surrounding the proposal, and what comes next as the measure heads to the state Senate before a possible vote by Illinois voters in November. 2026-04-24T16:30:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 680 IllinoisSenateMegaprojectsBillAmendmentMapmakingChicago BearsProperty TaxVoting RightsRedistricting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828636/breaking-1000-pages-reveal-inside-tax-strategy-EFWMATrf2q https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828636_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828636_original_360.mp4 BREAKING: 1,000 Pages Reveal Inside Tax Strategy A major investigative report is making headlines after nearly 1,000 pages of public records were released. 📊 What’s being reported: Internal communications over months of policy development Coordination between legal offices and lawmakers Details about how a major tax bill was crafted Potential implications for legal challenges and voter action The findings are fueling debate over transparency, process, and what comes next. 👉 What do these documents reveal? 👉 And how could this impact the legal fight ahead? #breakingnews #tax #politics #news #shorts #washingtonstate #law #investigation #usa #debate 2026-04-24T17:30:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 tax strategypublic recordsinvestigationtax billlegal challengesvoter actiontransparencyWashington Stateincome tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828638/rep-springer-pass-through-income-should-be-deducti-aNvhTcvw88 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828638_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828638_original_360.mp4 Rep. Springer: Pass-Through Income Should Be Deductible as a Business Expense Rep. Springer: Pass-Through Income Should Be Deductible as a Business Expense 2026-04-24T17:40:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 131 pass-through incomebusiness expensetax deductionS corporationsmall business taxestax policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828648/rep-springer-income-tax-can-expand-beyond-milliona-cFhwNObXvX https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828648_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828648_original_360.mp4 Rep. Springer: Income Tax Can Expand Beyond Millionaires Rep. Springer: Income Tax Can Expand Beyond Millionaires 2026-04-24T17:59:50.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 163 income taxtaxationlegislaturemillionaire taxprogressive taxsales taxB&O tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828700/feds-propose-rules-to-penalize-low-earning-college-IVC7cFeCB2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828700_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828700_original_360.mp4 Feds propose rules to penalize low-earning college degrees (The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Education has proposed new rules aimed at holding colleges and universities accountable for programs that leave students with low-earning jobs as the federal student loan debt nears $1.7 trillion. 2026-04-24T18:30:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 99 college degreestudent loan debtfederal fundinghigher educationpell grantslow earning jobsreturn on investment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828701/why-critics-say-this-isnt-just-a-tax-Y8-CFgjOm5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828701_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828701_original_360.mp4 Why Critics Say This Isn’t Just a Tax A key question emerging in the tax debate: What’s the real cost beyond dollars? 📊 What’s being argued: The policy may not generate revenue immediately Debate over whether the goal is legal or financial Possibility of future changes to rates or who it applies to Questions about long-term impact after court decisions Supporters say the policy has clear goals, while critics argue the broader implications could go further. 👉 Is this about revenue — or something else? 👉 And what could change in the future? #tax #economy #law #news #shorts #policy #washingtonstate #finance #usa #debate 2026-04-24T18:30:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 tax debateWashington Statetax policylegal precedentrevenue https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828749/should-failed-climate-projects-pay-back-funding-mr0Lh3ma5Y https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828749_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828749_original_360.mp4 Should Failed Climate Projects Pay Back Funding? A growing debate is focusing on accountability for publicly funded projects. 📊 What’s being discussed: Projects intended to improve air quality Cases where results may not match expectations Whether governments should review outcomes The idea of reclaiming funds if goals aren’t met Some argue funding should include strict performance standards, while others say long-term impacts take time to measure. 👉 Should failed projects return funding? 👉 And how should success be defined? #climate #environment #news #policy #shorts #airquality #government #usa #economy #debate 2026-04-24T19:30:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 climate projectsfunding accountabilityenvironmental policygovernment reviewperformance standardsair quality https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828793/tax-debate-voters-vs-legal-strategy-ENXOLAkb5W https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828793_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828793_original_360.mp4 Tax Debate: Voters vs Legal Strategy A major point in the tax debate centers on who should decide — courts or voters. 📊 What’s being discussed: Past court guidance pointing issues to voters Debate over whether the current approach follows that path Questions about who the tax could apply to over time Broader concerns about how tax policy evolves Supporters say the focus is on fairness, while critics argue the long-term implications could extend further. 👉 Should voters decide issues like this directly? 👉 And who could be affected in the future? #tax #politics #law #news #shorts #washingtonstate #voters #policy #usa #debate 2026-04-24T20:30:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 tax debatevoters rightslegal precedenttax policyprogressive taxincome taxmillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828925/the-center-square-daily-4-24-26-pritzker-need-to-m-6Iveim4DAW https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828925_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828925_original_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 4.24.26 | Pritzker: 'Need to Move... Expeditiously' on Bears Incentives The Center Square Daily | Friday April 24th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Houston officials have amended a city ordinance tied to immigration enforcement after pressure from Gov. Greg Abbott and the threat of lost state funding, raising broader questions about public safety policy, local control, federal cooperation and how immigration enforcement decisions can affect taxpayers and state resources. We also cover Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity’s refusal to authorize more than $1 million in payments for security upgrades at Gov. Josh Shapiro’s private residence, setting up a dispute involving multiple branches of government and sparking debate over legal authority, public spending oversight and the use of taxpayer funds. We also examine developments in Illinois as Gov. J.B. Pritzker pushes for quick action on legislation providing tax breaks for the Chicago Bears and other megaprojects, with lawmakers continuing to debate subsidies, economic development incentives, possible amendments and what the proposal could mean for taxpayers and future large-scale development deals. Plus, America's Talking with quick hits from around the country: National -Trump moves medical marijuana to Schedule III in historic shift https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_5aa55ec1-64ea-4e80-ae82-2529e02cc0c2.html California - May 1 deadline approaches for high-speed rail report as cost balloons https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_591b8a21-6a90-49ad-820a-4fdb52886b00.html North Carolina - Election 2026: Nearly $10M pumped into Buckhout-Davis race https://www.thecentersquare.com/north_carolina/article_117f2e99-79ac-4245-be33-0b0c41695f31.html Georgia - Secretary of state opposes proposed election change https://www.thecentersquare.com/georgia/article_bffac50b-942f-4163-899a-81106140ea73.html Subscribe for more coverage on taxpayer issues, state government and public policy news. #TaxpayerNews #GovernmentAccountability #IllinoisPolitics #ImmigrationPolicy #publicspending 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:41 SPLC indicted 05:05 Mandated hate-speech training 16:40 America's Talking 20:26 Illinois passes ‘megaprojects’ 2026-04-24T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1657 immigration policytaxpayer spendingIllinois politicsChicago Bearsgovernment accountabilitytax incentives https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828990/sen-braun-childcare-fraud-has-been-alleged-for-yea-SHbYJ2L-xC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828990_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828990_original_360.mp4 Sen. Braun: Childcare Fraud Has Been Alleged for Years Sen. Braun: Childcare Fraud Has Been Alleged for Years 2026-04-24T21:28:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 102 Sen. Braunchildcare fraudfraud investigationtaxpayer moneygovernment waste https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1828991/is-this-tax-meant-to-change-the-law-9O4TkA2n1P https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1828991_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828991_original_360.mp4 Is This Tax Meant to Change the Law? A major legal debate is unfolding over what a tax is meant to do — and what law it could change. 📊 What’s being discussed: The role of taxes in funding programs Questions about challenging long-standing legal precedent The idea of income as property under state law Differences between flat and progressive tax systems Some argue this is about modernizing policy, while others say it could reshape decades of legal interpretation. 👉 Should long-standing legal precedent be revisited? 👉 And how should tax policy align with the constitution? #tax #law #constitution #news #shorts #policy #washingtonstate #courts #usa #debate 2026-04-24T21:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 taxlawconstitutionpolicylegal precedentprogressive taxflat taxincome as propertystate constitutionWashington State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1829020/washington-in-focus-daily-4-24-26-democrat-breaks-ynHpSYZ1lO https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1829020_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1829020_original_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 4.24.26 | Democrat Breaks Silence on Income Tax + Economic Warning Today’s Washington In Focus Daily covers major developments impacting Washington families, businesses, and schools. For the first time since explosive documents were revealed, Democratic State Rep. Larry Springer speaks on the record: Acknowledges concerns about how the income tax was crafted Warns the tax could expand beyond millionaires over time Raises issues about impact on small businesses and pass-through income 📊 Key insights: Future legislatures can change income thresholds at any time Debate over whether the tax is truly “progressive” or just a starting point Calls for broader discussion on tax structure and fairness ⚖️ ECONOMIC WARNING: Moody’s Downgrades Washington Washington State’s credit rating downgraded by Moody’s Signals potential concerns about state finances and long-term outlook Could impact: Borrowing costs Infrastructure funding Future budgets 💸 RISING COSTS: GAS, UTILITIES, & MORE Lawmakers warning of a “perfect storm” of rising costs: Gas prices climbing (global + state factors) Utility rates increasing significantly Potential additional costs tied to: Climate policies Regulatory impacts 📢 Calls growing for: Special legislative session Immediate action on cost-of-living pressures 🏫 FLAG CONTROVERSY: School Policy Sparks Debate Kennewick School District passes new policy: Limits permanent display of non-American flags in classrooms Allows temporary use for educational purposes only 📊 Key points: Passed in a 3–2 vote Aims to reduce distractions and maintain neutral learning environments Debate continues over free speech vs classroom standards 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS Income tax debate could reshape Washington’s tax system long-term Economic signals raising concerns about cost of living and state finances School policy highlights broader national conversation around education and environment 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Ongoing legal and political debate over income tax Potential action on rising costs and economic concerns Continued community response to school policy changes 🔔 Subscribe for more exclusive interviews, breaking news, and policy analysis #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Economy #Politics #PublicPolicy #Education #CostOfLiving #USNews #Government 2026-04-24T22:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1316 Washington Stateincome taxLarry Springereconomic warningflag policyeducationMoody'sstate financescost of livingDrew MacEwen https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1829063/how-an-emergency-clause-changes-everything-HL_yOyY69p https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1829063_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1829063_original_360.mp4 How an Emergency Clause Changes Everything A key detail in lawmaking is getting attention: the emergency clause. 📊 What it does: Makes a bill take effect immediately Can limit the ability to run a voter referendum 📌 Why it matters: Without it, voters may get a chance to weigh in With it, the policy could take effect faster This has sparked debate over how laws are structured — and how much input voters should have. 👉 Should voters always get a say on major policies? 👉 And how should these rules be applied? #law #tax #politics #news #shorts #policy #washingtonstate #voters #usa #debate 2026-04-24T23:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 emergency clauselawmakingvoter referendumpolicypoliticsvoter inputlegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1829098/from-the-wealthy-to-everyone-tax-history-explained-HNlS0R3P6D https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1829098_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1829098_original_360.mp4 From the Wealthy to Everyone? Tax History Explained A major argument in the tax debate looks at history — and what happens over time. 📊 What’s being discussed: Early taxes that initially targeted high earners How tax systems have expanded over decades The role of future lawmakers in shaping policy Comparisons to federal income tax history Some say taxes evolve as economies change, while others warn expansion can go further than expected. 👉 Do taxes tend to expand over time? 👉 And should limits be built in from the start? #tax #economy #history #news #shorts #policy #usa #finance #debate #government 2026-04-25T00:30:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 tax historytax policyfederal income taxtax expansiongovernment program https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1829409/enticements-for-the-bears-debated-illinois-diversi-umaAaWU3mA https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1829409_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1829409_original_360.mp4 Enticements for the Bears Debated & Illinois Diversity Commission Challenged | Weekly Recap The Illinois statehouse scrutinizes the Illinois Diversity Commission, debates what incentives to offer the Bears and other megaprojects, looks at changing the mapmaking process for redistricting, and more. 2026-04-25T11:01:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2162 IllinoisDiversity CommissionBearsIncentivesTaxpayersRedistrictingMegaprojectsProperty Tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1829517/school-board-limits-flags-in-classrooms-new-policy-uYDHR56URf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1829517_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1829517_original_360.mp4 School Board Limits Flags in Classrooms — New Policy Sparks Debate A Washington school board has approved a new policy limiting how flags can be displayed in classrooms — sparking debate over free expression, classroom environment, and student focus. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the decision by the Kennewick School Board and what it could mean moving forward. New Classroom Flag Policy The policy passed in a 3–2 vote Restricts permanent display of non-American flags in classrooms Allows flags to be used temporarily for educational purposes 📊 What this means: Teachers can still use flags during lessons Permanent displays of political or movement-related flags are limited Implementation will be handled by individual school administrators 🎙️ BOARD PRESIDENT EXPLAINS DECISION School Board President Gabe Galbraith says the goal is to: Reduce distractions in the classroom Keep focus on education and student learning Maintain a neutral and inclusive environment ⚖️ DEBATE: FREE EXPRESSION VS CLASSROOM FOCUS Supporters say: The policy helps create a consistent learning environment Keeps classrooms focused on education, not outside issues Critics argue: It raises concerns about expression and representation Could impact how students and teachers express viewpoints 📅 IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE Policy likely not strictly enforced until the 2026–27 school year Schools may take a gradual approach to compliance Local administrators will determine how it’s applied 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS Reflects a growing national conversation about: Classroom standards Student environment Role of schools in social issues Could influence how other districts approach similar policies 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on education policy, local decisions, and national debates #Education #SchoolPolicy #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #FreeSpeech #WashingtonState #Schools #USNews #Debate #NewsUpdate 2026-04-25T14:01:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 283 School BoardFlag PolicyClassroom FlagsFree ExpressionStudent FocusEducationPublic PolicyKennewick School BoardWashington StateSchool Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1829541/light-rail-cost-jumps-funding-still-uncertain-xIc8xxcvCW https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1829541_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1829541_original_360.mp4 Light Rail Cost Jumps — Funding Still Uncertain A major light rail project is seeing its cost jump from $2 billion to $3.5 billion — and key funding is still not finalized. 📊 What’s being discussed: Rising costs for the project Federal funding not yet approved Ongoing debate over large infrastructure spending Differing views on transit investment The situation highlights broader questions about cost, funding, and priorities in major public projects. 👉 Why do projects like this keep getting more expensive? 👉 And should funding move forward at this price? #lightrail #infrastructure #news #shorts #transportation #economy #taxpayer #usa #politics #debate 2026-04-25T15:01:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 light railinfrastructurefundingtransportationtaxpayer moneygovernment spendingpublic projects https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1829543/perfect-storm-wa-lawmaker-calls-emergency-session-LR3qadr_Qp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1829543_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1829543_original_360.mp4 “Perfect Storm”: WA Lawmaker Calls Emergency Session Over Rising Costs ECONOMIC WARNING — A Washington State lawmaker is calling for urgent action as rising costs, economic signals, and new financial concerns continue to build. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, State Senator Drew MacEwen is urging the governor to call a special legislative session to address what he describes as a “perfect storm” impacting families across the state. COSTS SURGING FOR FAMILIES Senator MacEwen points to: Rising gas prices impacting daily commutes Utility rate hikes, including reports of increases up to 20% Additional cost pressures tied to: Energy policies Market conditions 📊 The concern: Families are feeling the impact across multiple expenses at once ⚠️ “PERFECT STORM” WARNING MacEwen says several factors are hitting at the same time: Fuel costs Utility bills Broader economic pressures 📢 He argues: These combined effects are making it harder for families to make ends meet 📉 MOODY’S DOWNGRADE RAISES CONCERNS Washington State recently received a credit outlook downgrade Could lead to: Higher borrowing costs Increased expenses for future projects 📊 Why it matters: Signals broader concerns about the state’s financial outlook 🏛️ CALL FOR SPECIAL SESSION MacEwen is requesting a special session this summer (July) Goal: address rising costs before the next regular session 📢 He says waiting until 2027 is too late 📊 JOBS & UNEMPLOYMENT CONCERNS Reports of increasing unemployment trends Concerns about: Job losses Business activity slowing ⚠️ Additional issue: Unemployment insurance fund facing potential shortfall risks 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS Direct impact on: Household budgets Energy costs Employment outlook Raises broader questions about: State economic direction Policy decisions and timing 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Governor response to special session request remains uncertain Economic indicators will continue to be closely watched Debate expected to grow as costs and policy discussions evolve 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on cost of living, economic policy, and state government decisions #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #Economy #CostOfLiving #GasPrices #Utilities #PublicPolicy #USNews #Politics #Inflation 2026-04-25T15:01:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 319 Washington StateEconomyCost of LivingGas PricesUtilitiesPublic PolicyInflationDrew MacEwenBob FergusonSpecial Session https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1829586/exclusive-democrat-admits-wa-income-tax-could-expa-Xw6z_Iweye https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1829586_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1829586_original_360.mp4 EXCLUSIVE: Democrat Admits WA Income Tax Could Expand Beyond Millionaires EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW — A Washington State Democrat who voted for the income tax is now speaking out following the release of internal documents tied to the legislation. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, State Representative Larry Springer discusses the future of the income tax — and why he believes it may not remain limited to high earners. Democrat Raises Expansion Concerns Rep. Springer explains: Future legislatures can change income thresholds at any time There is no guarantee the tax will stay limited to millionaires A broader income tax system could emerge over time 📊 Key insight: “You can’t call it progressive if it only applies to a small group” 💼 SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT Springer — a former small business owner — highlights concerns about: Pass-through income (S-corporations) Being taxed on revenue that is often: Reinvested into the business Used to cover operating costs ⚠️ Additional concern: Businesses with volatile income could face: Taxes after one strong year Despite losses in previous years 🗳️ VOTER ROLE & PROCESS Springer says he supported efforts to: Allow a vote of the people Pursue a constitutional amendment route Those proposals were not taken up during the legislative process 💰 ECONOMIC WARNING: WEALTH FLIGHT A new warning from Seattle entrepreneur Nick Hanauer: Claims wealthy residents are leaving or planning to leave the state Calls the trend a potential “catastrophe” 📊 Raises questions about: Long-term tax revenue impact Business investment and economic growth 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS Could reshape Washington’s entire tax structure Raises concerns about: Future tax expansion Business impact Economic competitiveness Signals growing debate within both parties 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Legal challenges continue Potential Supreme Court involvement Ongoing debate about tax policy and economic impact 🔔 Subscribe for more exclusive interviews, policy breakdowns, and economic reporting #BreakingNews #IncomeTax #WashingtonState #TaxDebate #Economy #SmallBusiness #PublicPolicy #Politics #USNews #Government 2026-04-25T16:00:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 549 Washington stateincome taxsmall businesstax debatewealth flightLarry Springer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1829643/do-you-own-your-income-legal-debate-explained-iiu6TWsjhk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1829643_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1829643_original_360.mp4 Do You “Own” Your Income? Legal Debate Explained A major legal question is taking center stage in the tax debate: Do people have a property interest in their income? 📊 What’s being discussed: How different states treat income under the law Constitutional definitions dating back to the 1930s Historical context during the Great Depression Ongoing debate over how tax policy should be interpreted Some argue income should be treated like property, while others point to different legal frameworks across states. 👉 Do you “own” your income under the law? 👉 And how should the constitution define it? #tax #law #constitution #news #shorts #policy #usa #economy #history #debate 2026-04-25T17:00:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 income taxproperty rightsconstitutional lawtax policylegal debatethe great depression14th amendment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1829711/referendum-fight-heads-to-supreme-court-1yVgC_ASh7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1829711_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1829711_original_360.mp4 Referendum Fight Heads to Supreme Court A legal battle over a proposed referendum is now moving toward the state Supreme Court. 📊 What’s happening: A challenge to a decision blocking a referendum New legal filings tied to recently obtained documents Ongoing lawsuit involving multiple legal challenges Questions about whether voters will get to weigh in The case could determine who ultimately decides — the courts or the voters. 👉 Will this issue make it onto the ballot? 👉 And how could the courts respond? #law #courts #politics #news #shorts #washingtonstate #voters #referendum #usa #debate 2026-04-25T19:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 ReferendumSupreme CourtWashington StateLawsuitVotersSecretary of StateLegal Challenge https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1829771/do-you-need-transit-to-get-federal-funding-xZ6DgKYo2P https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1829771_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1829771_original_360.mp4 Do You Need Transit to Get Federal Funding? A debate is growing over what’s required to secure federal infrastructure funding. 📊 What’s being discussed: Claims that high-capacity transit is needed for funding Example of a major bridge project receiving $1.6 billion No transit component included in that project Questions about how funding decisions are made The situation is raising broader questions about criteria, priorities, and consistency in infrastructure spending. 👉 Do projects need transit to qualify for funding? 👉 And how are these decisions really made? #infrastructure #transportation #news #shorts #economy #usa #bridge #funding #policy #debate 2026-04-25T21:00:50.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 federal fundinginfrastructuretransportationtransitbridgepolicyeconomygovernmentspending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1829831/ex-attorney-general-weighs-in-on-tax-debate-EUhmPHs2eF https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1829831_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1829831_original_360.mp4 Ex-Attorney General Weighs In on Tax Debate A former attorney general is weighing in on how lawmakers and legal offices typically interact — and how this situation compares. 📊 What’s being discussed: How legal advice is normally given to lawmakers Conversations about potential constitutional issues The role of warning about legal risks Differences between past practice and current debate The comments are adding another perspective to the ongoing discussion about law, process, and policy. 👉 How should legal advice shape legislation? 👉 And what’s the proper role of attorneys in government? #law #politics #news #shorts #constitution #policy #government #usa #legal #debate 2026-04-25T23:00:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 attorney generallegal advicelawmakersconstitutionlegal riskspolicygovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1830075/abbott-pressures-houston-on-immigration-enforcemen-inIf7s99rv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1830075_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1830075_original_360.mp4 Abbott Pressures Houston on Immigration Enforcement Policy Immigration enforcement policy debates are growing around Texas and Arizona while Congress continues to struggle to make headway on funding the Department of Homeland Security. We look at the Houston Police Department’s decision to comply with an amended city order tied to immigration enforcement after pressure from Gov. Greg Abbott, and what the change could mean for public safety, state funding and cooperation with federal authorities. We also look at Arizona, where local policies aimed at restricting federal immigration enforcement are raising legal questions about whether state law overrides local action. From Houston to Pima County, this report examines the broader debate over immigration enforcement, state authority and local control. 2026-04-26T11:01:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 370 immigration enforcementTexasArizonaGreg AbbottHouston Police DepartmentICEDHS fundingborder securitymigrant parolegovernment shutdown https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1830079/pennsylvania-treasurer-blocks-payment-for-shapiro-oXnHG__xBf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1830079_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1830079_original_360.mp4 Pennsylvania Treasurer Blocks Payment for Shapiro Security Costs A dispute over more than $1 million in security upgrades at Gov. Josh Shapiro’s private residence is raising legal and political questions in Pennsylvania. In this interview, we discuss State Treasurer Stacy Garrity’s decision to withhold payment for the security improvements, her argument that the expenditures may not be lawful, and the response from the governor’s office. We also examine what this clash could mean as it draws in multiple branches of state government and unfolds against the backdrop of a high-stakes gubernatorial race. From questions about public spending and executive security to the political fallout surrounding the dispute, this conversation breaks down the taxpayer implications. 2026-04-26T11:30:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 527 PennsylvaniaJosh ShapiroStacy GarrityState Treasurersecurity coststaxpayersgovernment spendinggubernatorial race https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1830089/trump-moves-on-marijuana-reclassification-californ-sBFLUsyYOJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1830089_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1830089_original_360.mp4 Trump Moves on Marijuana Reclassification, California Rail Funding Under Scrutiny We examine the Trump administration’s move to reclassify medical marijuana under federal law, what it could mean for cannabis regulation and business, and why broader legalization questions remain unresolved. We also break down new scrutiny surrounding California’s high-speed rail project as officials confront major funding gaps, look at early multimillion-dollar political ad spending targeting key North Carolina and Virginia markets ahead of the 2026 midterms, and examine a growing dispute in Georgia over election procedures and proposed changes to the state’s voting system. 2026-04-26T12:01:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 291 marijuana reclassificationCalifornia railTrump administrationelection proceduresGeorgia voting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1830112/trump-on-iran-they-cannot-have-a-nuclear-weapon-ve-0_yHS3TqVg https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1830112_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1830112_original_360.mp4 Trump on Iran: “They Cannot Have a Nuclear Weapon — Very Simple” Former President Donald Trump is responding to a reporter’s question about recent developments involving Iran and nuclear policy. In this clip: Trump addresses what changed following earlier remarks Reacts to a revised proposal presented shortly after initial feedback Emphasizes a clear position on the issue 📊 Key takeaway: Trump states that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon remains a central objective ⚖️ Context: The topic remains a major focus in ongoing discussions about international security and foreign policy Negotiations and proposals continue to evolve as leaders respond to new developments 📢 Why this matters: The issue of nuclear weapons and global security has long been a key topic in U.S. policy Statements like this often shape the broader conversation around diplomacy and strategy 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on global policy, political reactions, and breaking news. #Trump #Iran #BreakingNews #ForeignPolicy #USPolitics #WorldNews #Geopolitics #NuclearPolicy #NewsUpdate #Politics 2026-04-26T13:31:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 TrumpIranNuclear WeaponsForeign PolicyUS Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1830121/president-trump-responds-to-reporters-after-white-JCkVqAHIG5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1830121_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1830121_original_360.mp4 President Trump Responds To Reporters After White House Correspondence Dinner Shooting Following a shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner, Donald Trump addressed reporters and made it clear he will not be deterred. 📊 Key moments: Calls the incident part of the job References past presidents facing similar risks Says it will not stop his agenda Reaffirms commitment moving forward The moment is drawing major attention as questions grow about leadership, security, and what comes next. 👉 Should incidents like this change policy decisions? 👉 And how should leaders respond? #trump #politics #breakingnews #news #shorts #usa #security #worldnews #debate 2026-04-26T14:09:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Donald TrumpWhite HouseCorrespondents DinnerShootingSecurityLeadershipPolicyIran https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1830151/trump-releases-details-on-suspect-of-white-house-c-SWqeZa8OWb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1830151_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1830151_original_360.mp4 Trump Releases Details On Suspect Of White House Correspondents Dinner Shooting Following the incident, Donald Trump released new details about the suspect and response. 📊 Key points: Suspect reportedly approached a security checkpoint armed Secret Service responded quickly Footage of the incident released for transparency Trump praises law enforcement response The situation is raising questions about security, transparency, and response protocols. 👉 How effective was the response? 👉 And what does this mean for future security? #trump #breakingnews #news #shorts #security #usa #secretservice #whitehouse #politics #worldnews 2026-04-26T15:00:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Donald TrumpWhite HouseSecret ServiceSecurity IncidentLaw Enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1830336/president-trump-reacts-to-secret-service-agent-sho-z8tMTg6Co3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1830336_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1830336_original_360.mp4 President Trump Reacts To Secret Service Agent Shot At WHCD: Officer “Saved by His Vest” Following the incident, Donald Trump shared new details about an officer who was shot — and survived. 📊 Key details: Officer hit at close range with a powerful weapon Bulletproof vest prevented serious injury Trump says the officer is in great condition and high spirits Praised as a dedicated member of the Secret Service The moment highlights the importance of protective equipment and rapid response in high-risk situations. 👉 How critical are protective measures in situations like this? 👉 And how should security protocols evolve? #trump #breakingnews #news #shorts #secretservice #security #usa #lawenforcement #politics 2026-04-26T16:01:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Donald TrumpSecret Servicebulletproof vestlaw enforcementsecurityWHCD https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1830345/exclusive-documents-show-behind-the-scenes-convers-k42DyjzxF_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1830345_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1830345_original_360.mp4 Exclusive: Documents Show Behind The Scenes Conversations With Lawmakers On Crafting The Income Tax EXCLUSIVE INVESTIGATION — Nearly 1,000 pages of internal documents are shedding new light on Washington State’s income tax proposal — and what it was actually designed to do. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, investigative reporter TJ Martinell breaks down one of the biggest document drops yet — revealing internal discussions between lawmakers and the Attorney General’s office. 🔍 TOP STORY: “TRUE PURPOSE” REVEALED According to the documents: The income tax was not primarily designed to raise revenue The stated goal was to force a Washington Supreme Court decision Specifically targeting a 1933 ruling that defines income as property ⚖️ Why that matters: That ruling has blocked progressive income taxes for decades Overturning it could allow lawmakers to: Expand income taxes Change tax rates Apply it to a broader population 🧠 LEGAL STRATEGY INSIDE THE DOCUMENTS Communications show discussions on how to: Structure the bill for a court challenge Navigate legal precedent Position the case before the State Supreme Court 📊 Key concern raised: Whether legal advisors crossed from neutral guidance → active strategy 🗳️ VOTER ROLE & REFERENDUM QUESTIONS Emails reference the use of an emergency clause Could: Prevent a public referendum Limit direct voter input 📢 Critics argue: If voters supported the tax, it would be put to a vote 💰 ECONOMIC & REAL-WORLD IMPACT Concerns about: Businesses and high earners leaving the state Long-term impact on tax revenue and growth Debate over whether the policy is: A tax measure Or a legal test case with economic consequences 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS Could reshape Washington’s entire tax system Raises questions about: Transparency Legal process Role of government officials The outcome may impact every taxpayer in the state 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Case expected to reach the Washington Supreme Court Legal challenges already underway Supreme Court elections could influence the outcome 🔔 Subscribe for more exclusive investigations, legal analysis, and breaking policy news #BreakingNews #Exclusive #IncomeTax #WashingtonState #LegalNews #TaxDebate #PublicPolicy #InvestigativeJournalism #Politics #USNews 2026-04-26T16:10:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2124 income taxwashington statelegal challengetax policystate supreme courtprogressive taxpublic policytax revenuetaxpayers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1830378/why-add-an-emergency-clause-heres-the-debate-cxgZCM3Pe_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1830378_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1830378_original_360.mp4 Why Add an Emergency Clause? Here’s the Debate A key legal question is emerging around the use of an emergency clause — and what it means for voters. 📊 What’s being discussed: Whether an emergency clause is necessary How it can impact a potential referendum Differences between standard legislation and state budgets When voters can — and can’t — weigh in Some say it’s part of normal legislative strategy, while others question how it affects public input. 👉 Should voters always get a chance to weigh in? 👉 And when are emergency clauses appropriate? #law #tax #politics #news #shorts #policy #washingtonstate #voters #usa #debate 2026-04-26T17:00:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 emergency clausevoter referendumlegislationstate budgetpublic inputpolicy debatewashington state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1830437/transit-funding-explained-who-pays-what-QwbCr58cAS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1830437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1830437_original_360.mp4 Transit Funding Explained — Who Pays What A key debate is emerging over what’s actually required to get federal funding for infrastructure. 📊 What’s being discussed: Billions already secured without a transit requirement Only certain grants tied specifically to transit funding Federal government may cover up to 50% of transit costs Remaining costs fall on state and local governments The conversation is raising questions about funding rules, costs, and priorities. 👉 Do projects really need transit to qualify for funding? 👉 And who ends up paying the rest? #infrastructure #transportation #news #shorts #economy #usa #funding #policy #taxpayer #debate 2026-04-26T19:00:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 transit fundinginfrastructuretransportationfederal grantstaxpayer moneypolicylocal governmentstate governmentcapital investment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1830462/first-round-of-students-notified-of-acceptance-to-Q0l4D6yIvn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1830462_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1830462_original_360.mp4 First round of students notified of acceptance to school choice program (The Center Square) – The first group of students are being notified this week of their acceptance to Texas’ first school choice Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program. Gov. Greg Abbott said the new program “paves the way for Texas to become the No. 1 state for education. These accounts will give parents the freedom to choose the best learning environment for their children, regardless of their income or location.” 2026-04-26T20:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 Texaseducationschool choicefreedom accountsGreg AbbottTEFAstudentsparentslearning environment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1830478/anonymous-lawmaker-raises-concerns-5K8m_Ey8v9 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1830478_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1830478_original_360.mp4 Anonymous Lawmaker Raises Concerns An unnamed lawmaker is raising concerns — but only off the record. 📊 What’s being discussed: Opposition to a recent tax vote Reasons for not speaking publicly Concerns about political consequences The pressure surrounding high-profile legislation The situation highlights the challenges some officials face when speaking out. 👉 Why stay silent on major issues? 👉 And what does that say about the political climate? #politics #news #shorts #lawmakers #washingtonstate #policy #usa #government #debate #breakingnews 2026-04-26T21:00:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 lawmakertax voteoppositionpolitical consequencesWashington Statepolicy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1830529/bridge-project-debate-do-we-even-need-trains-KYBCfaINWX https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1830529_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1830529_original_360.mp4 Bridge Project Debate: Do We Even Need Trains? A growing debate is focusing on whether light rail is driving up the cost of a major bridge project. 📊 What’s being discussed: Current transit ridership levels Whether rail is necessary for the project Claims that rail components are increasing costs Broader questions about project design and priorities Some argue transit is essential for long-term growth, while others question whether it’s the right fit right now. 👉 Do we need rail on this project? 👉 And what’s really driving the cost? #lightrail #infrastructure #transportation #news #shorts #economy #usa #bridge #policy #debate 2026-04-26T23:00:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 light railbridge projectinfrastructure coststransit ridershiptransportation debatePortlandVancouver https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1830639/inside-the-strategy-behind-the-tax-bill-7VHijp5XiO https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1830639_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1830639_original_360.mp4 Inside the Strategy Behind the Tax Bill New details are shedding light on how a major bill may have been developed behind the scenes. 📊 What’s being discussed: Collaboration between legal offices and lawmakers Draft feedback during the legislative process Debate over including — or excluding — an emergency clause How that decision could impact a potential referendum The discussion highlights how legal strategy and policy design intersect. 👉 Should voters get a chance to weigh in? 👉 And how are major bills really crafted? #law #politics #news #shorts #policy #washingtonstate #voters #government #usa #debate 2026-04-27T01:00:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 tax billlegal strategylegislative processemergency clausevotersWashington Stategovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1830992/job-losses-rising-costs-could-go-up-OUXd8OhbnR https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1830992_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1830992_original_360.mp4 Job Losses Rising — Costs Could Go Up A new report is raising concerns about the unemployment insurance fund — and what could happen next. 📊 What’s being discussed: Fund may face solvency issues within months Potential for additional surcharge taxes Impact on both employers and workers Reports of rising layoffs at major companies The situation is sparking debate about the economy, job market trends, and future costs. 👉 Could unemployment taxes increase soon? 👉 And what does this say about the job market? #economy #jobs #news #shorts #unemployment #finance #usa #business #layoffs #debate 2026-04-27T14:25:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 unemployment insurancejob lossessurcharge taxeconomyjob marketlayoffsunemployment benefits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1831052/daycare-fraud-concerns-grow-common-claim-raises-qu-_8xtTOpfXE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1831052_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1831052_original_360.mp4 Daycare Fraud Concerns Grow: “Common” Claim Raises Questions INVESTIGATION & INTERVIEW — New public records are raising questions about oversight and accountability within Washington State’s childcare system. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down newly uncovered communications and speak with State Senator John Braun about what they could mean moving forward. 🔍 TOP STORY: “FRAUD IS COMMON” CLAIM RAISES QUESTIONS A former federal agency regional manager wrote in an email that childcare fraud is “common” The comment was sent to the Attorney General’s office during ongoing debate Raises questions about the scope and oversight of childcare funding programs 📊 AUDIT FINDINGS ADD TO CONCERNS Review of a sample of payments found: $2 million in overpayments out of $10 million reviewed That’s roughly a 20% error rate ⚠️ Important context: Overpayments could result from: Administrative errors Oversight gaps Or other issues still unclear ⚖️ CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION Senator Braun says: Reports of potential fraud should be fully investigated Public deserves clarity on whether funds are being: Used properly Protected from misuse 📢 Key point: If no fraud is found → transparency builds trust If issues exist → action can be taken 🏛️ RESPONSE & DEBATE Questions raised about: How agencies are responding to concerns Whether additional oversight is needed Previous audits did not confirm fraud, but did highlight payment issues 💰 WHY THIS MATTERS Involves taxpayer-funded childcare programs Impacts families relying on services Raises broader questions about: Government accountability Program oversight Responsible spending 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Potential for further investigation Possible involvement from state or federal agencies Ongoing discussion about oversight and transparency 🔔 Subscribe for more investigations, accountability reporting, and policy coverage #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #PublicPolicy #GovernmentSpending #Accountability #TaxpayerMoney #Investigation #USNews #Politics #Audit 2026-04-27T15:04:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 768 daycare fraudWashington stategovernment spendingchildcare subsidyfraud investigationtaxpayer money https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1831056/how-government-policy-is-driving-up-housing-costs-K_e-zzp2j4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1831056_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1831056_original_360.mp4 How Government Policy Is Driving Up Housing Costs in America In this episode of Everyday Economics, we take a closer look at one of the most overlooked drivers of America’s housing affordability crisis: government policy. Homebuilders say government fees, permitting costs, and local regulations are adding tens of thousands — even more than $100,000 — to the cost of a new home before construction even begins. We unpack where those costs come from, how they affect buyers, and why housing shortages are often the result of policy decisions rather than market failures. 🏠 In this episode: 🔹 Why government fees can add over $140,000 to the cost of a new home 🔹 How zoning laws, permitting delays, and regulations reduce housing supply 🔹 Why builders aren’t producing enough homes to meet demand 🔹 How tax policy and migration patterns are reshaping housing markets 🔹 Why affordability challenges are often created by local government decisions We also explore how policy changes in states like California, New York, and New Jersey are driving migration and putting pressure on nearby housing markets — and what that means for home prices in 2026. As always, Everyday Economics breaks down the data behind the headlines so you can better understand what’s happening with housing, affordability, and your financial future. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2026-04-27T15:22:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 709 housing costsgovernment policyhousing affordabilityzoning lawspermitting delayshousing supplytax policymigration patterns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1831229/wealthy-are-leaving-business-leader-warns-LEAHoqqwHl https://i.ytimg.com/vi/18Xkgj8XWNM/maxresdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1831229_original_360.mp4 “Wealthy Are Leaving” — Business Leader Warns A prominent business leader is raising concerns about economic trends and migration. 📊 What’s being discussed: Claims that high earners are leaving the state Concerns about economic competitiveness Reaction to recent policy changes Ongoing debate over tax policy and its impact The comments are fueling discussion about who stays, who leaves, and why. 👉 Are policies influencing where people choose to live? 👉 And what does this mean for the economy? #economy #tax #news #shorts #business #usa #wealth #migration #policy #debate 2026-04-27T16:00:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1831294/election-could-decide-wa-income-tax-5-supreme-cour--W0XDeViCb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1831294_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1831294_original_360.mp4 Election Could Decide WA Income Tax — 5 Supreme Court Seats Up HIGH-STAKES ELECTION ALERT — A major election is coming to Washington State, and the outcome could shape tax policy for years to come. In this episode of Washington In Focus, host TJ Martinell and reporter Tim Clauser break down why this year’s Washington State Supreme Court races are drawing so much attention. ⚖️ TOP STORY: 5 SUPREME COURT SEATS ON THE BALLOT 5 of 9 seats on the Washington Supreme Court are up for election One of the largest turnovers in recent state history Could influence key legal decisions in the near future 💰 WHY IT MATTERS: INCOME TAX CASE Washington recently passed a 9.9% tax on income over $1 million Legal challenges are already underway Case is expected to reach the Washington Supreme Court 📊 The key issue: Whether income is considered property under the state constitution 🧠 WHAT’S AT STAKE If courts uphold existing precedent → limits on income tax remain If precedent is overturned → could open the door to: Broader income taxes Expanded tax policy changes 📢 Potential impact: Could affect everyday taxpayers, not just high earners 🗳️ VOTER ROLE IN COURT DECISIONS Washington Supreme Court justices are elected, not appointed long-term Voters can directly influence the makeup of the court Low turnout races can have outsized impact 📊 KEY CONTEXT FROM THE DISCUSSION Income tax proposals have been rejected by voters multiple times historically Current legal strategy may rely on court interpretation rather than ballot approval Timing of the election aligns with ongoing legal challenges 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Candidate filing period approaching August primary will narrow the field Final decisions made in the November election 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS Could reshape Washington’s tax system for decades Highlights the role of courts in major policy decisions Gives voters a direct say in legal and economic outcomes 🔔 Subscribe for more election coverage, legal analysis, and policy breakdowns #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #SupremeCourt #Election #IncomeTax #Politics #PublicPolicy #LegalNews #USNews #Voting 2026-04-27T17:08:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 868 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1831311/state-credit-downgraded-what-it-means-l6rCYrChCn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1831311_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1831311_original_360.mp4 State Credit Downgraded — What It Means A major financial development is raising concerns about the state’s fiscal outlook. 📊 What’s being discussed: A credit downgrade and negative outlook How ratings can impact borrowing costs Signals sent to investors and markets Broader questions about budgeting and finances When credit ratings change, it can affect everything from interest rates to long-term planning. 👉 What does a downgrade really mean? 👉 And how could it impact taxpayers? #economy #finance #news #shorts #creditrating #usa #budget #taxpayer #markets #debate 2026-04-27T17:30:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 credit ratingstate budgetstate debttaxpayermarketborrowing costsinterest ratesWashington State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1831367/costs-rising-families-feeling-the-squeeze-0v0PVWY4la https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1831367_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1831367_original_360.mp4 Costs Rising — Families Feeling the Squeeze Rising costs are becoming a major concern for many families. 📊 What’s being discussed: Higher commuting costs Increased energy bills — some up significantly Overall pressure on household budgets Growing concerns about affordability The issue highlights broader debates about cost of living, policy decisions, and economic impact. 👉 Are rising costs outpacing incomes? 👉 And what should be done to address affordability? #economy #costofliving #news #shorts #energy #inflation #usa #finance #families #debate 2026-04-27T19:00:16.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1831368/early-warning-on-tax-debate-resurfaces-Drdgkfk4xh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1831368_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1831368_original_360.mp4 Early Warning on Tax Debate Resurfaces One lawmaker is doubling down on what he said early in the debate — despite facing backlash. 📊 What’s being discussed: Early concerns about how the tax could evolve Pushback during the legislative session Argument that future lawmakers can change policy Ongoing debate about long-term impact The discussion highlights how policies can shift over time depending on future decisions. 👉 Can lawmakers limit future changes to a tax? 👉 And will this policy stay as originally proposed? #tax #politics #news #shorts #policy #washingtonstate #economy #usa #debate #government 2026-04-27T19:00:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1831598/new-law-could-remove-elected-sheriffs-over-past-so-kruTFDE7yQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1831598_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1831598_original_360.mp4 New Law Could Remove Elected Sheriffs Over Past Social Media Posts A new law is raising questions about how elected officials can be removed from office — and what role past personal activity, including social media, could play. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down concerns surrounding decertification rules for sheriffs and what they could mean for voters, law enforcement, and constitutional protections. 2026-04-27T20:18:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 139 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1831609/lawmaker-responds-to-tax-email-revelations-y0_-GhTVc_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1831609_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1831609_original_360.mp4 Lawmaker Responds to Tax Email Revelations A lawmaker is speaking out after new documents surfaced in the ongoing tax debate. 📊 What’s being discussed: Newly released emails tied to the legislation Questions about coordination during the drafting process Debate over whether the issue should go to voters or courts Potential impact on long-standing legal precedent The revelations are adding new fuel to an already heated policy and legal debate. 👉 Should issues like this be decided by voters or the courts? 👉 And what do these documents reveal? #tax #politics #news #shorts #law #washingtonstate #voters #policy #usa #debate 2026-04-27T20:30:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1831637/new-law-sparks-lawsuit-over-voter-choice-sheriff-o--hDddLeLbs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1831637_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1831637_original_360.mp4 New Law Sparks Lawsuit Over Voter Choice & Sheriff Oversight A new lawsuit is taking aim at Washington State’s sheriff decertification law, raising questions about voter authority, free speech, and constitutional protections. 2026-04-27T20:59:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 123 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1831638/ag-nick-brown-responds-to-concerns-over-ago-lawmak-P9SlBRX-ev https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1831638_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1831638_original_360.mp4 AG Nick Brown Responds to Concerns Over AGO–Lawmakers Communications AG Nick Brown Responds to Concerns Over AGO–Lawmakers Communications 2026-04-27T20:59:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 80 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1831665/the-center-square-daily-4-27-26-gun-control-lawsui-orN5HhYq2u https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1831665_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1831665_original_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 4.27.26 | Gun Control Lawsuits At U.S. Supreme Court The Center Square Daily | Monday April 27th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, we have a first hand account from The Center Square's D.C. Bureau Chief who was at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night when the shooting occurred. We also look at renewed calls for gun control measures following this high profile shooting as well as the broader debate around the 2nd amendment and court cases addressing it. We also cover an attack on two Chicago police officers resulting in one dead and one severely injured. Illinois Rep. Patrick Sheenan weighs in on what he thinks can be done on a legislative level to prevent events like these. Subscribe for more coverage on taxpayer issues, state government and public policy news. Plus, America's Talking with quick hits from around the country: Georgia - Early voting begins Monday for Georgia's May 19 primary https://www.thecentersquare.com/georgia/article_6baa3830-6466-4fe9-8020-a7b15018a16b.html California - New bill in California aims to study A.I.'s impact on jobs, workforce https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_5609d442-fa58-4f24-930d-76fe13f1dfc1.html Louisiana - Louisiana vows crime crackdown after mall shooting https://www.thecentersquare.com/louisiana/article_684ad6c2-5b81-434e-9208-9e2eebaca650.html Florida - Budget negotiations move forward; special session next month https://www.thecentersquare.com/florida/article_6a334b5a-25a1-4a90-90b1-3b1b342779cd.html Subscribe for more coverage on taxpayer issues, state government and public policy news. #TaxpayerNews #GovernmentAccountability #IllinoisPolitics #2ndamendment #whitehousecorrespondentsdinner 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:34 Gun Control Lawsuits 05:57 On Location at WHCD 17:02 America's Talking 21:02 IL state Rep. Sheehan 2026-04-27T20:48:51.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1949 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1831692/special-session-called-over-rising-costs-uRuwjOn6Vb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1831692_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1831692_original_360.mp4 Special Session Called Over Rising Costs A state lawmaker is calling for an immediate special session to address rising costs. 📊 What’s being discussed: Increasing fuel prices at the pump Rising utility bills and rate notices Potential double-digit increases in some costs Debate over causes and policy decisions The situation is being described as a “perfect storm” of affordability challenges. 👉 Should lawmakers step in now? 👉 And what’s driving these rising costs? #economy #costofliving #news #shorts #gasprices #energy #usa #policy #inflation #debate 2026-04-27T22:00:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1831716/washington-in-focus-daily-4-27-26-ag-pressed-on-in-rm8HzCIsAd https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1831716_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1831716_original_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 4.27.26 | AG Pressed On Income Tax Documents & Daycare Fraud Allegations Today’s Washington In Focus Daily covers major legal, political, and taxpayer accountability stories across Washington State. Following the release of nearly 1,000 pages of internal records, Washington Attorney General Nick Brown is responding to questions about: Communication between his office and lawmakers Role in shaping the income tax legislation Claims about whether the process followed standard legal guidance ⚖️ The AG says: Advising lawmakers is common and appropriate Denies claims that the office worked to bypass voters 📊 Critics argue: Some communications go beyond legal advice Raise questions about process and transparency AG FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST GROCERY GIANTS The Attorney General announced a lawsuit against: Safeway / Albertsons / Haggen (same ownership group) 📢 Allegations: Concerns over “buy one, get one free” promotions Claims of deceptive advertising practices $56M IN DAYCARE FUNDING — QUESTIONS REMAIN Nearly $56 million in grants awarded Funding aimed at expanding childcare capacity statewide ⚠️ Key concerns raised: Lack of transparency about who is receiving funds Ongoing questions tied to: Oversight Accountability Previous fraud concerns 📊 State response: Agencies say protections exist for sensitive information Additional details require public records requests SHERIFF DECERTIFICATION LAW HEADS TO COURT Emergency hearing scheduled in Thurston County Lawsuit filed by multiple Eastern Washington sheriffs ⚖️ Core issue: Whether an appointed board can remove an elected sheriff 📊 Legal concerns include: Free speech and association rights Voter authority vs state oversight Potential long-term implications for elected officials 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS Combines major issues impacting Washington residents: Taxes Consumer protection Government spending Public safety leadership Raises broader questions about: Transparency Accountability Role of voters in government decisions 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued legal challenges on multiple fronts Court decisions expected soon on sheriff law Ongoing reporting into tax policy and public spending 🔔 Subscribe for more exclusive investigations, legal updates, and policy coverage #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #PublicPolicy #LegalNews #GovernmentSpending #IncomeTax #ConsumerProtection #Politics #USNews #Accountability 2026-04-27T22:30:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1139 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1831805/calls-grow-for-immediate-action-on-economy-4Bq4yiBHK3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1831805_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1831805_original_360.mp4 Calls Grow for Immediate Action on Economy A warning is being raised about the state’s economic direction — with calls for immediate attention. 📊 What’s being discussed: Rising concerns about the economy Increasing unemployment trends Pressure to address issues sooner rather than later Challenges of acting during an election year The situation is adding urgency to ongoing debates about policy, timing, and economic outlook. 👉 Should action happen now or after elections? 👉 And what direction is the economy heading? #economy #jobs #news #shorts #election #usa #policy #unemployment #finance #debate 2026-04-27T23:30:16.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1831874/school-board-votes-on-flag-policy-EZAThdvkka https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1831874_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1831874_original_360.mp4 School Board Votes on Flag Policy A school board has approved a new policy affecting flag displays on campus. 📊 What happened: Policy passed in a 3–2 vote Limits how non-U.S. flags can be displayed Supported and opposed by different board members Follows ongoing discussions over school guidelines The decision is adding to a broader conversation about school policies, expression, and standards. 👉 Should schools regulate flag displays? 👉 And where should the line be drawn? 🔥 HASHTAGS (Boost reach) #schools #education #news #shorts #policy #usa #debate #community #politics #localnews 2026-04-28T01:00:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1834393/free-speech-policing-big-legal-question-9dNeZafUfB https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1834393_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1834393_original_360.mp4 Free Speech & Policing — Big Legal Question A major legal argument is raising questions about free speech, elections, and accountability in law enforcement. 📊 What’s being discussed: First Amendment concerns around speech and association Whether authority should shift away from voters The role of elected sheriffs in local communities Accountability for those with law enforcement power The debate centers on how to balance constitutional rights with public oversight. 👉 Should voters directly elect law enforcement leaders? 👉 And how should accountability be structured? #law #constitution #police #news #shorts #politics #usa #freedom #government #debate 2026-04-28T13:00:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1834432/ag-pushes-back-on-bypassing-voters-claim-rXYJ0p2zir https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1834432_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1834432_original_360.mp4 AG Pushes Back on “Bypassing Voters” Claim In a tense exchange, Nick Brown responds to questions about communications between his office and lawmakers. 📊 Key points: Reporter questions whether advice crossed a line AG disputes the framing of the claim Says discussions were about interpreting existing law Denies any effort to bypass voters The moment highlights a broader debate about the role of legal offices in policymaking. 👉 Where’s the line between legal advice and strategy? 👉 And how should these communications be interpreted? #politics #law #news #shorts #washingtonstate #tax #government #usa #legal #debate 2026-04-28T14:01:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1834447/56-million-in-grants-sparks-transparency-questions-qBiyL8M4Qn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1834447_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1834447_original_360.mp4 $56 Million in Grants Sparks Transparency Questions Washington State has awarded nearly $56 million in childcare grants, but new questions are being raised about transparency and oversight. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down what we know — and what remains unclear. 💰 TOP STORY: $56M IN CHILDCARE GRANTS Nearly $56 million awarded to 74 childcare providers Funding aims to: Create 2,000+ new childcare spaces Expand access to early learning services statewide 🔍 TRANSPARENCY QUESTIONS EMERGE Requests for more details about providers were made Agencies provided limited information in response Officials cite privacy protections under state law 📊 Key issue: Some details require a formal public records request ⚠️ OVERSIGHT & ACCOUNTABILITY DEBATE Questions raised about: How funds are monitored Whether additional transparency is needed 📢 Officials say: Grant recipients must commit to 10 years of service Agencies follow up to ensure compliance 🏛️ LAWMAKER RESPONSE Senate Minority Leader John Braun says: Concerns about oversight have been raised before Calls for further review and investigation 📊 Key point: Whether issues exist or not, the public deserves clear answers 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS Involves millions in taxpayer dollars Impacts families relying on childcare services Raises broader questions about: Government transparency Oversight of public funds Accountability in large programs 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Public records request submitted for more details Potential for further investigation or reporting Ongoing discussion around funding transparency 🔔 Subscribe for more accountability reporting, policy coverage, and breaking updates #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #Childcare #PublicPolicy #GovernmentSpending #Accountability #TaxpayerMoney #USNews #Politics #Investigation 2026-04-28T14:30:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 263 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1834468/ripple-effects-beyond-tax-law-jBo4cixqRr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1834468_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1834468_original_360.mp4 Ripple Effects Beyond Tax Law? A key concern in the legal debate: What happens beyond just taxes? 📊 What’s being discussed: How changes in legal definitions could affect other laws Questions about income, property, and enforcement Potential need for lawmakers to revisit existing statutes Broader concerns about consistency and the rule of law Some argue legal shifts are part of evolving policy, while others warn about unintended consequences. 👉 Could one ruling impact multiple areas of law? 👉 And how should changes be handled? #law #constitution #news #shorts #policy #usa #economy #government #debate #justice 2026-04-28T15:01:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1834493/sheriff-removal-law-faces-emergency-court-challeng-PvR4-YSphn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1834493_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1834493_original_360.mp4 Sheriff Removal Law Faces Emergency Court Challenge A judge is set to hold an emergency hearing on one of the most controversial laws passed in Washington State this year. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the lawsuit challenging the sheriff decertification law — and what could happen before it takes effect. ⚖️ TOP STORY: EMERGENCY COURT HEARING Hearing scheduled in Thurston County Superior Court Law is set to take effect on May 1 Lawsuit aims to block implementation before the deadline 📊 Filed by: Four Eastern Washington sheriffs Additional legal challenges also pending 🏛️ WHAT THE LAW DOES Allows an appointed board to: Decertify elected sheriffs Which results in automatic removal from office 📢 Key issue: Whether an appointed body can override the will of voters 🧠 LEGAL ARGUMENTS According to attorney Mark Lamb: Standards for removal may include: Speech Associations Personal conduct ⚠️ Concerns raised: Criteria described as broad and unclear Could impact: Free speech rights Freedom of association Religious expression 📱 SOCIAL MEDIA & LONG-TERM IMPACT Concerns about: Past posts from years or decades earlier Could affect: Eligibility to run for office Ability to remain in office 🗳️ ELECTION IMPACT Law could affect current and future candidates One candidate reportedly could be: Disqualified from running under new requirements 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS Raises major questions about: Voter authority vs state oversight Limits of government power Constitutional protections Could impact: Law enforcement leadership Election outcomes Future legislation 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Judge could rule before May 1 deadline Additional lawsuits may move forward Case could expand to higher courts 🔔 Subscribe for more breaking legal updates, election coverage, and policy analysis #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #LegalNews #LawEnforcement #PublicPolicy #FreeSpeech #Politics #USNews #CourtCase #Government 2026-04-28T15:30:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 481 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1834517/sheriff-decertification-bill-impacts-sheriffs-poli-MSnpXlxLwd https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1834517_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1834517_original_360.mp4 Sheriff Decertification Bill Impacts Sheriffs' Political Speech A major legal argument is raising questions about free speech, elections, and accountability in law enforcement. 📊 What’s being discussed: First Amendment concerns around speech and association Whether authority should shift away from voters The role of elected sheriffs in local communities Social Media & Political Speech Accountability for those with law enforcement power The debate centers on how to balance constitutional rights with public oversight. 👉 Should voters directly elect law enforcement leaders? 👉 And how should accountability be structured? 🔥 HASHTAGS (Boost reach) #law #constitution #police #news #shorts #politics #usa #freedom #government #debate 2026-04-28T16:01:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1834532/gun-control-lawsuits-still-linger-at-u-s-supreme-c-pfuWxb_ux4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1834532_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1834532_original_360.mp4 Gun Control Lawsuits Still Linger at U.S. Supreme Court On The Center Square Daily for April 28, 2026 host Greg Bishop looks at questions about gun control measures following the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner as well as the broader debate around the 2nd amendment and court cases addressing it. 2026-04-28T16:15:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 299 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1834539/inside-the-exchange-ag-responds-to-questions-on-in-eV27Hlnjpz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1834539_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1834539_original_360.mp4 Inside the Exchange: AG Responds to Questions on Income Tax Docs A routine press conference announcing a new lawsuit quickly turned into a high-stakes policy showdown. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, a reporter presses Washington Attorney General Nick Brown on newly uncovered documents tied to the state’s income tax proposal. 🛒 TOP STORY: AG ANNOUNCES GROCERY LAWSUIT Lawsuit filed against: Safeway / Albertsons / Haggen Allegations include: Concerns over “buy one, get one free” promotions Potential consumer protection violations INCOME TAX DOCUMENTS At the same press conference, questions shifted to: Nearly 1,000 pages of internal communications Discussions between the AG’s office and lawmakers Strategy behind the income tax legislation 📊 Documents reportedly include: Conversations about how to structure the bill References to: Emergency clauses Legal positioning for a Supreme Court case 🎙️ AG RESPONDS TO QUESTIONS When asked about the documents, AG Brown says: His office’s role is to advise on legal matters Providing guidance to lawmakers is standard practice Rejects claims that the office worked to bypass voters ⚖️ WHY THIS IS SIGNIFICANT Raises questions about: The line between legal advice and policy strategy How legislation is developed behind the scenes Comes as the income tax debate moves toward: Potential court challenges Broader public scrutiny 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS Combines major issues affecting Washington residents: Consumer protection Tax policy Government transparency Highlights the role of: Legal offices Lawmakers Public accountability 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Ongoing reporting into the documents Potential legal developments ahead Continued scrutiny of both the lawsuit and tax policy 🔔 Subscribe for more exclusive interviews, investigations, and policy coverage #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #ConsumerProtection #Politics #LegalNews #PublicPolicy #USNews #Government #Investigation 2026-04-28T16:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 327 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1834541/eyewitness-recalls-chaos-during-saturday-s-assassi-qF-OzY5Mhd https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1834541_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1834541_original_360.mp4 Eyewitness Recalls Chaos During Saturday's Assassination Attempt On The Center Square Daily host Greg Bishop is joined by The Center Square's D.C. Bureau Chief Sarah Roderick-Fitch who was at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night when the shooting occurred. She recalls the security to get into the event and walks through what she heard and saw that evening. 2026-04-28T16:30:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 674 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1834548/california-studies-ai-impacts-on-jobs-georgia-star-DZSOcXF3EY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1834548_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1834548_original_360.mp4 California Studies AI Impacts on Jobs, Georgia Starts Early Voting For The Center Square Daily host Greg Bishop looks at the start of early voting for Georgia's May 19th primary, a California bill to study AI's impacts on the workforce, Louisiana vowing to crackdown on crime after mall shooting, and Florida makes progress on budget negotiations 2026-04-28T16:45:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 255 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1834556/accountability-questions-emerge-over-childcare-sub-EOAd6tOG8G https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1834556_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1834556_original_360.mp4 Accountability Questions Emerge Over Childcare Subsidies New questions are being raised about what happens after concerns are reported. 📊 What’s being discussed: Information shared with officials Whether proper agencies were contacted How concerns are handled behind the scenes Broader questions about accountability and follow-up The conversation highlights how important oversight and response are in public systems. 👉 Who is responsible for acting on this information? 👉 And what happens if no action is taken? #news #politics #shorts #accountability #government #usa #policy #oversight #debate #investigation 2026-04-28T17:00:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1834558/convicted-felon-suspected-of-shooting-two-chicago-nTcXMUgGZM https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1834558_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1834558_original_360.mp4 Convicted Felon Suspected of Shooting Two Chicago Officers For The Center Square Daily host Greg Bishop speaks with Illinois state Rep. Patrick Sheenan (R) about the SAFE-T Act and what he believes the legislature can do to stop events like the shooting of two Chicago police officers that happened this past weekend. 2026-04-28T17:01:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 668 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1834589/sen-lindsey-graham-defends-400-million-for-white-h-JIWw3yY6_w https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1834589_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1834589_original_360.mp4 Sen. Lindsey Graham Defends $400 MILLION For White House Ballroom Lindsey Graham is defending a proposed $400 million investment in White House security infrastructure. 📊 His argument: Protecting the president is a top national security priority Creating a more secure facility for officials and the public Preventing future security threats Framing it as a necessary use of taxpayer funds The debate now centers on cost vs security. 👉 Is $400 million justified for security? 👉 Or is it too much taxpayer money? #politics #news #shorts #security #taxpayer #usa #government #nationalsecurity #debate #breakingnews 2026-04-28T17:36:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1834591/20-budget-cut-trails-parks-impacted-peCRSfyy53 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1834591_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1834591_original_360.mp4 20% Budget Cut — Trails & Parks Impacted Budget cuts are starting to impact public lands and recreation programs. 📊 What’s being discussed: 20% budget reduction — about $8 million Fewer workers maintaining trails and forests Reduced access to remote areas Prioritizing closures where maintenance is hardest Officials say the cuts are forcing tough decisions about access, safety, and upkeep. 👉 Should funding for public lands be increased? 👉 And how should closures be prioritized? #parks #outdoors #news #shorts #budget #environment #usa #hiking #publiclands #debate 2026-04-28T17:44:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 95 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1834622/zohran-mamdani-calls-pte-credits-tax-cuts-for-the-ST8WMyjTGo https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1834622_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1834622_original_360.mp4 Zohran Mamdani Calls PTE Credits "Tax Cuts For The Rich" Zohran Mamdani is calling for changes to a tax policy he says mostly benefits high earners. 📊 Key points: Proposal to reduce the PTE tax credit Claim that 95% of benefits go to millionaires Over 80% go to those earning $5M+ Framed as a loophole reducing federal tax burden The debate centers on fairness, revenue, and who benefits most. 👉 Should tax credits like this be reduced? 👉 And who should benefit from tax policy? #tax #nyc #politics #news #shorts #economy #millionaires #usa #policy #debate 2026-04-28T18:28:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1834629/investor-warns-capital-will-leave-washington-HtMRh0Qv5L https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1834629_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1834629_original_360.mp4 Investor Warns: “Capital Will Leave” Washington Zach Abraham is raising concerns about the impact of policy changes on investment. 📊 What’s being discussed: Potential outflow of capital Concerns about attracting new investment Business confidence and long-term stability How policy decisions influence investor behavior Some argue these concerns reflect broader market realities, while others say the outlook may differ. 👉 Will investment shift to other states? 👉 And what drives business confidence? 2026-04-28T18:34:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 144 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1834667/investor-i-cant-stay-here-anymore-QDi0s2Bl2c https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1834667_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1834667_original_360.mp4 Investor: “I Can’t Stay Here Anymore” Zach Abraham is describing what he calls a breaking point. 📊 What’s being discussed: Concerns about rights, policy, and trust Potential decisions to relocate or stop investing Emotional and personal factors behind business choices Broader debate over how policy impacts individuals and companies The comments reflect a wider conversation about investment, governance, and personal conviction. 👉 What makes investors decide to leave? 👉 And how much do policies influence those decisions? 2026-04-28T19:06:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 98 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1834679/income-tax-documents-reveal-possible-conflicts-of-YhH-P2KQ61 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1834679_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1834679_original_360.mp4 Income Tax Documents Reveal Possible Conflicts Of Interest A new concern is being raised in the legal debate: the appearance of a conflict of interest. 📊 What’s being discussed: Past professional connections between officials Potential role in deciding a major tax case Legal standards around avoiding conflicts Whether perception matters as much as reality The issue is adding another layer to the broader discussion about fairness, transparency, and trust in the legal system. 👉 Should appearances of conflict matter? 👉 And how should these situations be handled? #law #courts #politics #news #shorts #ethics #usa #policy #justice #debate 2026-04-28T19:30:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1834730/500m-liability-oversight-questions-raised-4rbRGUxvb4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1834730_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1834730_original_360.mp4 $500M Liability — Oversight Questions Raised New concerns are being raised about oversight and spending within a state agency. 📊 What’s being discussed: Roughly $500 million in liability exposure Audit findings suggesting overpayments Reports raising questions about program management Ongoing budget pressures and service cuts The situation is fueling debate over accountability, transparency, and how public funds are managed. 👉 Should there be more oversight? 👉 And how should these issues be addressed? #news #politics #shorts #government #budget #audit #usa #taxpayer #policy #debate 2026-04-28T20:30:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1834749/the-center-square-daily-4-28-26-highlights-from-th-BUDy9ldQio https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1834749_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1834749_original_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 4.28.26 | Highlights from the Georgia Governor Candidates Debate The Center Square Daily | Tuesday April 28th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, we look at President Trump’s White House visit with the royals, the irony of the visit as America approaches 250 years of independence, and how the nation’s founding fight over “no taxation without representation” still echoes in today’s tax debates. Washington State Associate Editor Carleen Johnson joins to discuss one of those debates unfolding now in Washington state, where a newly passed income tax on millionaires has sparked fierce political and legal battles since moving through the statehouse and being signed into law. Plus, Square Up the Vote 2026, our coverage of the 2026 midterm elections. Today, we examine the crowded Georgia governor’s race as early voting opens ahead of the May 19 primary. Get the latest on tax policy, state politics, election coverage, and taxpayer-focused news from across America. Subscribe for more coverage on taxpayer issues, state government and public policy news. #TaxpayerNews #GovernmentAccountability #Election2026 #GeorgiaGovernorRace #WashingtonPolitics #IncomeTaxDebate #america250 #kingcharles #statepolitics #midtermelections 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:38 ‘Ironic’ Royals Visit 06:38 Washington lawsuits 17:51 Square up the Vote: Georgia 2026-04-28T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1798 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1834771/court-case-connections-why-it-matters-p_4cwP0Hfo https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1834771_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1834771_original_360.mp4 Court Case + Connections — Why It Matters A growing debate is focusing on connections, court decisions, and a major tax case. 📊 What’s being discussed: Past working relationships between officials Legal discussions tied to long-standing court rulings The role of judicial appointments in major cases Potential impact on future tax policy The situation is raising broader questions about fairness, independence, and how decisions are made. 👉 Should past connections matter in major rulings? 👉 And how could this impact the outcome? #law #courts #politics #news #shorts #washingtonstate #policy #usa #justice #debate 2026-04-28T21:30:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1834819/stunning-but-not-surprising-braun-on-fraud-claims-JDUh-WkoIz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1834819_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1834819_original_360.mp4 “Stunning — But Not Surprising” Braun On Fraud Claims A growing debate is raising questions about fraud concerns and how widespread they may be. 📊 What’s being discussed: Claims that certain issues may be more common than acknowledged Reactions from officials to those claims Comparisons to similar concerns raised in other states Ongoing debate about oversight and accountability The conversation is fueling broader questions about transparency and enforcement. 👉 Is this an isolated issue — or something bigger? 👉 And how should it be addressed? #news #politics #shorts #fraud #government #usa #policy #accountability #debate #investigation 2026-04-28T22:30:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1834820/washington-in-focus-daily-4-28-26-income-tax-fallo--u_jCZaX_y https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1834820_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1834820_original_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 4.28.26 | Income Tax Fallout, Capital Flight Fears, GEO Lawsuit Washington’s new income tax is already triggering serious economic concerns, with business owners warning it could drive jobs, investment, and tax revenue out of the state. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down how new tax policy decisions could directly impact your wallet, your job market, and the state economy. 💰 TOP STORY: TAXES DRIVING BUSINESSES OUT? A Washington-based investment firm leader says: His business paid $300,000–$350,000 in state taxes last year The new income tax could be the “final blow” 📊 Key concern: Businesses structured as pass-through entities could be taxed heavily Even if owners are not traditional “millionaires” 📉 ECONOMIC IMPACT WARNING Concerns about: Capital leaving the state Reduced business investment Fewer new companies forming 📢 Key claim: Investors may avoid Washington due to: Policy uncertainty Rising tax burden 🧾 INCOME TAX DETAILS 9.9% tax on income above $1 million Applies starting with: 2028 earnings Paid in 2029 ⚠️ Critics warn: Could expand beyond current thresholds over time 🗳️ VOTERS & LEGAL BATTLE Case heading to the Washington State Supreme Court Challenge focuses on: Whether voters should have been allowed a referendum Major question: Who decides tax policy — voters or courts? 💸 MORE TAXPAYER IMPACT STORIES 🏕️ Campgrounds Closing Budget cuts forcing closures of: Multiple state campgrounds Officials cite: $8 million reduction (20% cut) 📊 Impact: Fewer public services despite ongoing tax increases ⚖️ STATE LAWSUIT COSTS New legal actions announced by the state Raises questions about: Cost to taxpayers Allocation of state resources 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS This is about your money: Taxes affecting: Businesses Jobs Investment State spending impacting: Public services Infrastructure Recreation access 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Supreme Court hearing this week Continued debate over tax policy Ongoing economic impact to watch 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, economic analysis, and breaking policy news #IncomeTax #WashingtonState #Taxes #CostOfLiving #Economy #SmallBusiness #TaxpayerMoney #BreakingNews #Politics #USNews 2026-04-28T22:30:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1225 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1834841/debate-over-judicial-independence-grows-kasH29Uj8j https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1834841_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1834841_original_360.mp4 Debate Over Judicial Independence Grows New questions are emerging about ethics and the appearance of a conflict of interest in a major court case. 📊 What’s being discussed: Past connections between legal offices and officials The role of those connections in future rulings Legal standards around avoiding conflicts Whether perception matters as much as direct involvement The issue is adding to a broader conversation about fairness, trust, and judicial independence. 👉 Should appearances of conflict matter? 👉 And how should courts handle these situations? #law #courts #politics #news #shorts #ethics #usa #justice #policy #debate 2026-04-28T23:30:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1834872/why-this-election-could-decide-your-taxes-IQVaKi9to7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1834872_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1834872_original_360.mp4 Why This Election Could Decide Your Taxes A major tax debate could soon be decided in court — and elections may play a key role. 📊 What’s being discussed: A newly passed income tax and legal challenges Ongoing lawsuit expected to reach higher courts Potential impact of judicial elections Questions about how future tax policy could be shaped The outcome could influence how taxes are applied moving forward. 👉 Should courts or voters decide issues like this? 👉 And how much do elections influence legal outcomes? #tax #politics #news #shorts #election #law #usa #courts #policy #debate 2026-04-29T00:30:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 taxpoliticselectionslawWashington Stateincome taxcourtsstate constitutionjudicial electionstax policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1834929/income-is-property-long-legal-history-TuHRkx90E4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1834929_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1834929_original_360.mp4 “Income Is Property” — Long Legal History A key part of today’s tax debate goes back nearly a century. 📊 What’s being discussed: Multiple court rulings stating income is property Early decisions following a 1930s case Voter rejection of a constitutional amendment in the 1930s Continued efforts to revisit the issue through policy and law The debate highlights the ongoing tension between court rulings and voter decisions. 👉 Should long-standing rulings be reconsidered? 👉 Or should voters have the final say? #tax #law #history #news #shorts #constitution #usa #policy #courts #debate 2026-04-29T01:30:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 incomepropertytaxlawcourt rulingsvoter decisionsconstitutional amendmenttax debate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1835110/candidates-clash-at-georgia-governor-debate-as-ear-tIaj-hVS_v https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1835110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1835110_original_360.mp4 Candidates Clash at Georgia Governor Debate as Early Voting Begins For The Center Square Daily host Greg Bishop looks at the Georgia Governor debate as early voting begins. A crowded field of candidates took to the debate stage to lay out their cases for Georgia voters ahead of the May 19th primary. 2026-04-29T11:00:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 721 GeorgiaGovernorDebateElectionCandidatesRepublicanDemocratHealthcareEconomyTaxesEarly Voting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1835120/ironic-pres-trump-hosts-king-charles-and-queen-cam-BUqxpb-8uo https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1835120_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1835120_original_360.mp4 'Ironic': Pres. Trump Hosts King Charles and Queen Camilla at the White House President Trump hosts King Charles at the White House as America approaches 250 years of independence. On The Center Square Daily, Greg Bishop discusses the symbolism of the royal visit and the enduring friendship between the U.S. and U.K. 2026-04-29T11:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 383 King CharlesDonald TrumpWhite HouseState VisitUS UK relationsDeclaration of IndependenceTaxpayer moneyGovernment spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1835138/washington-state-ag-brown-pressed-about-referendum-as7qir_paW https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1835138_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1835138_original_360.mp4 Washington State AG Brown Pressed About ‘Referendum-Proof’ Tax Strategy On The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop examines growing fallout from Washington state’s millionaires tax. The Center Square’s Carleen Johnson joins to break down the attorney general’s response to scrutiny over strategy emails to lawmakers, plus the legal and grassroots efforts pushing back against the policy. 2026-04-29T12:00:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 681 Washington StateAttorney General BrownMillionaires TaxReferendum ProofTax StrategyCarleen JohnsonThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1835593/9-9-tax-now-could-it-expand-HKohlMncWf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1835593_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1835593_original_360.mp4 9.9% Tax Now — Could It Expand? A new tax policy is drawing attention — not just for today, but for what could come next. 📊 What’s being discussed: A 9.9% tax on income over $1 million Legal and political debates tied to long-standing rulings The role of upcoming elections Potential long-term impact on everyday taxpayers The conversation is shifting from who it affects now to who it could affect in the future. 👉 Could this tax expand over time? 👉 And how might your vote impact the outcome? #tax #politics #news #shorts #election #economy #usa #policy #finance #debate 2026-04-29T13:01:43.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 taxpoliticsincome taxelectioneconomypolicyfinancevoter turnoutprogressive taxmillion dollar tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1835622/why-this-court-election-could-change-everything-Lzed2BX_WC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1835622_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1835622_video_v5_360.mp4 Why This Court Election Could Change Everything A major election is coming — and it could shape a key legal battle. 📊 What’s being discussed: 5 of 9 seats on the state Supreme Court up for election A newly passed income tax facing legal challenges A lawsuit expected to move through the courts Potential long-term impact depending on court decisions The outcome could influence how future rulings are decided — and what happens next. 👉 Should elections impact court outcomes? 👉 And how important is this vote? #election #law #courts #news #shorts #politics #washingtonstate #tax #usa #debate 2026-04-29T14:00:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Washington StateSupreme CourtElectionIncome TaxLawsuitCourtsPoliticsState Constitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1835649/war-on-agriculture-lawmaker-speaks-out-K2wcTLE7jp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1835649_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1835649_original_360.mp4 “War on Agriculture?” Lawmaker Speaks Out A farmer is raising concerns about regulations, rising costs, and the future of agriculture. 📊 What’s being discussed: Increased labor and compliance costs Environmental regulations and restrictions Challenges of maintaining profitability Concerns about long-term food production The comments reflect a broader debate about balancing environmental policy with agricultural sustainability. 👉 Are regulations helping or hurting farmers? 👉 And what does this mean for the future of food? #agriculture #farming #news #shorts #economy #food #usa #policy #farmers #debate 2026-04-29T14:55:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 157 agriculturefarmingenvironmental regulationsfood productionlabor costsfarm policyWashington state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1835653/campgrounds-closing-in-wa-budget-cuts-or-mismanage-lgEypckFpt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1835653_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1835653_video_v5_360.mp4 Campgrounds Closing in WA — Budget Cuts or Mismanagement? Campgrounds across Washington State are closing or scaling back operations, raising questions about budget decisions, government spending, and access to public lands. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down what’s behind the closures — and how it affects you. 🏕️ TOP STORY: CAMPGROUNDS CLOSING Multiple campgrounds closed for the entire year Others operating with: Limited access Reduced services Popular trails also seeing no maintenance 📊 Affected locations include: Anderson Lake Rock Lakes Upper Clearwater Island Camp 💰 THE MONEY: $8 MILLION CUT Officials say: Recreation budget cut by 20% Total reduction of about $8 million 📉 Impact: Loss of half the field workforce (Conservation Corps) Fewer staff maintaining: Trails Campgrounds Public lands 📊 STAFFING SHORTAGE Only ~60 field staff statewide Each responsible for: 50,000 acres 20+ miles of trails ⚠️ Result: Maintenance delays Increased closures Declining access ⚖️ DEBATE: BUDGET CUTS VS MISMANAGEMENT Officials say: Budget cuts forced difficult decisions Critics argue: This is about management decisions, not funding Point to: Reduced revenue strategies Policy choices impacting income 💸 REVENUE QUESTIONS Policy decisions may have: Reduced potential state revenue Critics say: Less revenue → fewer services → closures 📢 Key issue: Are taxpayers getting less access despite ongoing funding? 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS This hits your money + your access: Paid for with taxpayer dollars Results in: Fewer open campgrounds Less maintained trails Reduced outdoor access 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Potential funding debates in next session Ongoing discussion around: Budget priorities Land management More closures possible without changes 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, budget breakdowns, and policy analysis #WashingtonState #Campgrounds #BudgetCuts #TaxpayerMoney #PublicLands #BreakingNews #Outdoors #GovernmentSpending #USNews #Politics 2026-04-29T15:00:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 377 Washington Statecampgroundsbudget cutspublic landsgovernment spendingoutdoor accessnatural resources https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1835654/email-raises-new-questions-on-daycare-claims-6J8AkdW1FQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1835654_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1835654_original_360.mp4 Email Raises New Questions on Daycare Claims A newly surfaced email is raising questions — not just about what was said, but what wasn’t addressed. 📊 What’s being discussed: Response to a public statement from Nick Brown Concerns raised in an email to the AG’s office Lack of direct response to certain allegations Broader questions about how issues are handled The situation is fueling debate about transparency, communication, and accountability. 👉 Does silence say something? 👉 And how should officials respond to these concerns? #news #politics #shorts #accountability #government #usa #policy #debate #investigation #transparency 2026-04-29T15:00:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 emailNick Browndaycareclaimsallegationstransparencyaccountabilitygovernment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1835701/wa-sues-detention-center-again-23m-case-new-allega-_C2rnQ4DGl https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1835701_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1835701_video_v5_360.mp4 WA Sues Detention Center Again — $23M Case, New Allegations Surface Washington State is launching another major lawsuit, raising new questions about costs, accountability, and how taxpayer money is being used. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the state’s legal action against the operator of a detention facility — and what it could mean financially. ⚖️ TOP STORY: NEW STATE LAWSUIT FILED Governor Bob Ferguson announced a lawsuit against the operator of the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma. 📊 Key claims: State officials allegedly denied access to inspect conditions Concerns raised about: Food quality Medical care Sanitary conditions 💰 TAXPAYER COSTS: WHAT WE KNOW This is not the first legal battle: Previous lawsuit resulted in a $23 MILLION court judgment That case is still tied up in appeals 📢 Big question: How much more will ongoing litigation cost taxpayers? 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS FINANCIALLY State lawsuits require: Legal staff Court costs Long-term litigation resources ⚠️ Combined impact: Costs can reach millions in taxpayer-funded legal action 🧾 ALLEGATIONS AT THE CENTER OF THE CASE According to the state: Complaints include issues with: Food safety Drinking water Medical treatment Facility cleanliness 📊 Reported complaints include: Hundreds of sanitation concerns Hundreds of medical-related complaints ⚖️ ONGOING LEGAL BATTLE Previous wage-related case still unresolved Appeals process ongoing New lawsuit adds to growing legal conflict 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This story is about: 💰 Taxpayer-funded lawsuits ⚖️ Government spending priorities 🏛️ Oversight of private contractors 📊 Bigger picture: How much should the state spend on legal battles? What results are taxpayers getting in return? 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Response expected from facility operator Legal proceedings likely to take months or years Potential for additional taxpayer costs 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, legal breakdowns, and government spending coverage #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #GovernmentSpending #TaxpayerMoney #Lawsuit #PublicPolicy #Politics #LegalNews #USNews #Accountability 2026-04-29T16:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 229 Washington Statelawsuitdetention centerGEO GroupBob FergusonTacomagovernment spendingtaxpayer money https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1835724/business-owner-warns-investment-could-dry-up-8M-IppuQbl https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1835724_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1835724_original_360.mp4 Business Owner Warns: Investment Could Dry Up A business owner is raising concerns about investment, leadership, and economic direction. 📊 What’s being discussed: Potential loss of outside investment Concerns about decision-making and policy Impact on businesses and employees Warnings about companies and capital leaving The comments reflect a broader debate about what drives business confidence. 👉 What makes investors pull back? 👉 And how do policies impact economic growth? #business #economy #investing #news #shorts #finance #usa #policy #jobs #debate 2026-04-29T16:30:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 businesseconomyinvestingpolicyleadershipeconomic growthinvestment risks https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1835798/businesses-leaving-wa-income-tax-sparks-exit-warni-8qLufEZkP2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1835798_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1835798_video_v5_360.mp4 Businesses Leaving WA? Income Tax Sparks Exit Warning Washington’s new income tax is raising serious concerns about business flight, lost investment, and long-term economic impact. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down why one Washington-based investor says the new tax could be the “final blow” — and what it means for the state’s economy. 💰 TOP STORY: BUSINESS OWNER CONSIDERS LEAVING Investment firm leader says: Paid $300,000–$350,000 in state taxes last year New income tax could: Force relocation of both business and residence 📊 Key issue: Businesses structured as pass-through entities may be heavily impacted 📉 WARNING: CAPITAL LEAVING THE STATE Concerns include: Outflow of investment capital Fewer new businesses forming Reduced outside investment in WA companies 📢 Key claim: Investors may avoid Washington due to: Policy uncertainty Higher tax burden 🧾 INCOME TAX DETAILS 9.9% tax on income over $1 million Applies to: 2028 earnings Paid in 2029 ⚠️ Critics warn: Impact may extend beyond traditional “millionaires” Could affect small and mid-sized businesses ⚖️ SUPREME COURT BATTLE Case heading to Washington State Supreme Court Focus: Constitutionality of the tax Whether voters were blocked from weighing in 📅 Hearing scheduled this week 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This is about your money and your economy: Businesses leaving → fewer jobs Less investment → slower growth Shrinking tax base → potential future tax increases 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Supreme Court decision pending Possible ballot initiatives ahead Ongoing debate over tax policy and economic impact 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, economic analysis, and policy coverage #IncomeTax #WashingtonState #Taxes #Economy #SmallBusiness #CostOfLiving #TaxpayerMoney #BreakingNews #Politics #USNews 2026-04-29T17:00:50.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 510 income taxWashington statetaxeseconomysmall businessinvestmentbusiness flighttax burdencapital outflow https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1835974/concerns-over-state-grant-funding-for-video-campai-0Rh_9vbZuH https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1835974_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1835974_video_v5_360.mp4 Concerns Over State Grant Funding for Video Campaign Concerns Over State Grant Funding for Video Campaign 2026-04-29T18:17:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 153 state grant fundingvideo campaignagriculturedepartment of healthenvironmental justicevideo productionpropaganda https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1835976/tindall-lawmakers-dont-understand-how-agriculture-XDedmJpfYG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1835976_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1835976_video_v5_360.mp4 Tindall: Lawmakers Don’t Understand How Agriculture Works Tindall: Lawmakers Don’t Understand How Agriculture Works 2026-04-29T18:18:56.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 81 agriculturelawmakersfarmingfuel taxfarm policyovertime systemCCAfamily farming https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1836006/gov-ferguson-details-complaints-at-detention-facil-WVMsUyV4YG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1836006_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1836006_video_v5_360.mp4 Gov. Ferguson Details Complaints at Detention Facility Gov. Bob Ferguson is outlining complaints related to conditions at a detention facility. 📊 Key points raised: Reports of individuals becoming sick after meals Concerns about drinking water quality Allegations of limited medical care and follow-up Hundreds of complaints tied to health and safety The situation is drawing attention to conditions, oversight, and accountability. 👉 How should facilities be monitored? 👉 And what standards should be enforced? #news #politics #shorts #washingtonstate #health #detention #usa #government #accountability #breakingnews 2026-04-29T19:00:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 detention facilityBob Fergusonhealth and safetymedical caredrinking waterWashington stategovernment accountabilitycomplaints https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1836071/bridge-too-far-investor-reaches-breaking-point-oIhAm7al2j https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1836071_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1836071_original_360.mp4 “Bridge Too Far” — Investor Reaches Breaking Point Zach Abraham describes what he calls a breaking point over policy and leadership. 📊 What’s being discussed: Personal and financial decisions reaching a tipping point Concerns about leadership and decision-making Frustration from a business and investment perspective Broader debate about how policies affect confidence and growth The comments highlight a wider conversation about governance, trust, and economic direction. 👉 What makes investors walk away? 👉 And how much do leadership decisions matter? #economy #business #investing #news #shorts #finance #usa #policy #leadership #debate 2026-04-29T20:30:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 investingbusinessfinancepolicyleadershipeconomy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1836082/student-debt-at-1-7t-survey-finds-majority-of-stud-sXC1DGoedB https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1836082_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1836082_video_v5_360.mp4 Student Debt at $1.7T, Survey Finds Majority of Students See Tuition as Worth the Cost (The Center Square) -- The report, conducted by WalletHub, found that more than 1 in 4 students believe their tuition is not a good investment. At the same time, many students report feeling unprepared to manage their finances as they navigate rising education costs and borrowing. As student debt continues to climb to $1.7 Trillion nationwide. 2026-04-29T20:54:56.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 159 student debttuition costscollege loanshigher educationstudent surveyWalletHubcollege tuitioninvestment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1836098/seattle-mayor-katie-wilson-we-are-going-to-make-se-Z_a1ATWRL3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1836098_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1836098_original_360.mp4 Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson: We Are Going to Make Seattle More Affordable for Families Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson: We Are Going to Make Seattle More Affordable for Families 2026-04-29T21:17:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 SeattleMayor Katie WilsonAffordabilityFamiliesChildcareEducationLevyInvestments https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1836116/the-center-square-daily-4-29-26-california-school-A1wdkdPz9m https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1836116_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1836116_video_v5_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 4.29.26 | California School District Uses Taxpayer Funds for LGBTQ+ Events The Center Square Daily | Tuesday April 28th, 2026 Greg Bishop hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, we look at President Trump’s White House visit with the royals, the irony of the visit as America approaches 250 years of independence, and how the nation’s founding fight over “no taxation without representation” still echoes in today’s tax debates. Washington State Associate Editor Carleen Johnson joins to discuss one of those debates unfolding now in Washington state, where a newly passed income tax on millionaires has sparked fierce political and legal battles since moving through the statehouse and being signed into law. Plus, Square Up the Vote 2026, our coverage of the 2026 midterm elections. Today, we examine the crowded Georgia governor’s race as early voting opens ahead of the May 19 primary. Get the latest on tax policy, state politics, election coverage, and taxpayer-focused news from across America. Subscribe for more coverage on taxpayer issues, state government and public policy news. #TaxpayerNews #GovernmentAccountability #Election2026 #GeorgiaGovernorRace #WashingtonPolitics #IncomeTaxDebate #america250 #kingcharles #statepolitics #midtermelections 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:38 LGBTQ+ Events 04:41 Budget Advances 15:18 America's Talking 2026-04-29T21:12:41.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1088 Californiaschool districttaxpayer fundsLGBTQ+budgetpoliticseducationincome taxgovernment spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1836140/your-favorite-campsite-might-be-closed-Ycemi08Lw2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1836140_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1836140_video_v5_360.mp4 Your Favorite Campsite Might Be Closed Some popular campgrounds and trails may be closed or limited this year. 📊 What’s being discussed: Multiple campground closures Reduced access at several sites Less maintenance on hiking trails Budget cuts impacting public lands The changes could affect outdoor plans for many this season. 👉 Will your go-to spot still be open? 👉 And how should funding for public lands be prioritized? #camping #outdoors #news #shorts #hiking #parks #usa #nature #travel #budget 2026-04-29T22:00:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1836155/washington-in-focus-daily-4-29-26-gas-tax-at-work-KbR7YTRS34 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1836155_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1836155_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 4.29.26 | Gas Tax at Work? $500K to Activists + Sheriff Bill Lawsuit From gas tax dollars to court battles, major questions are being raised about how your money is being spent in Washington State. In today’s episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down multiple stories tied to government spending, taxes, and economic impact. 💰 TOP STORY: $500K IN TAXPAYER FUNDS TO ACTIVIST GROUP Nearly $500,000 in Climate Commitment Act (CCA) funding awarded Funded by: Gas tax increases (50+ cents per gallon impact) 📊 Controversy: Funds used for: “Community storytelling” content Critics say: Messaging targeted farmers and agriculture ⚠️ Additional concern: State Department of Health logo used in content Questions about: Oversight Proper use of taxpayer dollars ⛽ WHERE THE MONEY COMES FROM CCA funded in part by: Higher fuel costs paid by drivers 📢 Key issue: Are taxpayers funding: Policy goals Or political messaging? ⚖️ SECOND STORY: SHERIFF LAW HEADS TO COURT Emergency hearing underway Law allows: Removal of elected sheriffs through decertification 📊 Concern: Could impact: Voter choice Free speech protections 🧾 THIRD STORY: COST OF LEGAL BATTLES Multiple lawsuits tied to: New laws State policies 💰 Key question: How much are these legal fights costing taxpayers? 🌾 FOURTH STORY: FARMERS FEEL THE IMPACT Rising costs tied to: Fuel prices Regulations Labor requirements 📉 Reported impact: Farms closing across the state Increased financial pressure on agriculture 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This is about your money: Gas prices funding state programs Taxpayer dollars funding grants Legal battles costing millions Economic pressure impacting jobs and food supply 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Court decisions expected soon Ongoing scrutiny of CCA funding Continued debate over state spending priorities 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, economic analysis, and policy coverage #TaxpayerMoney #WashingtonState #GasPrices #GovernmentSpending #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #Economy #Politics #USNews #Agriculture 2026-04-29T22:30:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1061 Washington stategas taxtaxpayer moneygovernment spendingsheriff lawsuitagricultureclimate commitment actCCA fundinglaw reformBob Ferguson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1836214/ferguson-details-food-complaints-at-facility-hEJF5_H3nn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1836214_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1836214_original_360.mp4 Ferguson Details Food Complaints at Facility Bob Ferguson is outlining complaints about conditions at a detention facility. 📊 Key allegations: Reports of contaminated or spoiled food Claims of food served on unclean trays Concerns about quantity and quality of meals Accounts from detainees describing their experiences The situation is raising serious questions about standards, oversight, and accountability. 👉 What conditions should facilities be required to meet? 👉 And how should complaints like these be investigated? #news #politics #shorts #health #detention #usa #government #accountability #breakingnews #investigation 2026-04-29T23:30:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 detention facilityfood complaintscontaminated foodBob Fergusondetainee experienceprison conditionshealthgovernment oversight https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1836675/trump-reacts-to-scotus-voting-maps-ruling-35Hc2ofEqz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1836675_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1836675_original_360.mp4 Trump Reacts to SCOTUS Voting Maps Ruling During a press exchange, Donald Trump is asked about a new Supreme Court ruling related to voting maps and the Voting Rights Act. 📊 Key moment: Reporter presses Trump on whether the ruling is a “win” Trump says he hasn’t reviewed it yet Pauses to ask for more details before responding Exchange highlights the significance of the decision The ruling is already sparking debate about voting laws and legal interpretation. 👉 How should leaders respond to major court rulings? 👉 And what impact could this decision have? #trump #scotus #news #shorts #politics #votingrights #usa #breakingnews #law #debate 2026-04-30T00:47:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Donald TrumpSupreme CourtVoting RightsVoting MapsSCOTUSRulingNewsPolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1836722/tax-debate-expands-beyond-millionaires-GzmVg_UUxL https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1836722_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1836722_original_360.mp4 Tax Debate Expands Beyond Millionaires A new tax proposal is sparking concern — not just among high earners, but some small business owners too. 📊 What’s being discussed: 9.9% tax on income over $1 million Applies to 2028 earnings (paid in 2029) Concerns from pass-through businesses Debate over who ultimately feels the impact The conversation is shifting to whether the policy could affect more than originally intended. 👉 Could small businesses be impacted? 👉 And how do pass-through entities factor in? #tax #smallbusiness #news #shorts #economy #finance #usa #policy #business #debate 2026-04-30T02:30:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 taxsmall businesseconomyfinancepass-through entitiesmillionaire tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1836973/powell-rates-stay-higher-for-now-N1u7ZOXIXC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1836973_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1836973_original_360.mp4 Powell: Rates Stay Higher for Now Jerome Powell announced that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged. 📊 Key points: Job market remains relatively stable Inflation still elevated, partly due to energy prices No immediate rate cuts planned Fed maintaining current policy stance This decision could impact loans, mortgages, and the broader economy. 👉 When will rates come down? 👉 And how does this affect you? #fed #interestrates #economy #news #shorts #inflation #finance #usa #markets #breakingnews 2026-04-30T12:01:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 Jerome PowellFederal Reserveinterest ratesinflationeconomyjob marketenergy pricesFOMCpolicy rate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1837032/khanna-vs-hegseth-war-costs-debate-tDWApa9JTt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1837032_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1837032_video_v5_360.mp4 Khanna vs Hegseth: War Costs Debate A heated exchange between Ro Khanna and Pete Hegseth over the potential cost of conflict with Iran. 📊 Key moments: Debate over rising gas and food costs Question of the economic impact on Americans Counterargument: cost of preventing a nuclear threat Claim: up to $5,000 per household annually The exchange highlights the broader debate between economic cost vs national security priorities. 👉 What’s the real cost of conflict? 👉 And how should it be measured? #politics #news #shorts #iran #economy #war #usa #gasprices #nationalsecurity #debate 2026-04-30T13:00:43.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Ro KhannaPete HegsethIranWar CostsEconomic ImpactGas PricesNational SecurityDebate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1837144/inflation-rising-again-fed-sounds-alarm-F00zfnOaB5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1837144_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1837144_original_360.mp4 Inflation Rising Again — Fed Sounds Alarm Jerome Powell says inflation has moved higher again — and remains above the 2% inflation target. 📊 Key points: Inflation at 3.5% over the past year Core inflation around 3.2% Rising oil prices impacting costs Tariffs contributing to higher goods prices Inflation expectations ticking up This could affect interest rates, borrowing costs, and everyday prices. 👉 Why is inflation rising again? 👉 And when could it come down? #inflation #economy #fed #news #shorts #finance #usa #interestrates #markets #breakingnews 2026-04-30T14:19:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 inflationfederal reservejerome powellinterest ratesoil pricestariffseconomycore pce https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1840909/wa-sheriff-law-faces-emergency-court-fight-over-fr-UboaU5pBe3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1840909_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1840909_video_v5_360.mp4 WA Sheriff Law Faces Emergency Court Fight Over Free Speech A Washington State law that could remove elected sheriffs is now facing an emergency legal challenge just hours before it takes effect. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the court battle over Senate Bill 5974 — and what it could mean for voters, free speech, and government power. ⚖️ TOP STORY: EMERGENCY HEARING BEFORE DEADLINE Hearing underway in Thurston County Superior Court Law set to take effect April 30 Lawsuit filed by four Eastern Washington sheriffs 📊 Goal: Block the law before it goes into effect 🏛️ WHAT THE LAW DOES Senate Bill 5974: Requires: 5 years law enforcement experience Background checks BUT ALSO allows: Decertification of elected sheriffs ⚠️ Key impact: Decertification = automatic removal from office 📱 MAJOR CONCERN: PAST SPEECH Critics say: Social media posts Public comments Even statements made years or decades ago …could be used to: ➡️ Disqualify or remove an elected sheriff 📢 Big question: Should past speech determine who can hold office? 🗳️ VOTERS VS STATE POWER Sheriffs are elected by voters Decisions could be made by: Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission Most members are: Appointed by the governor ⚖️ Debate: Who should decide — voters or an appointed board? 🧠 LEGAL ARGUMENT: FIRST AMENDMENT Attorney Mark Lamb argues: The law may violate: Free speech rights Freedom of association 📢 Key claim: Voters — not unelected bodies — should decide elections 💰 WHY THIS MATTERS TO TAXPAYERS This isn’t just legal — it’s financial: Lawsuits = taxpayer-funded legal battles Ongoing court fights can cost: Millions in public resources 📊 Bigger issue: Government power vs accountability Who controls publicly funded institutions 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Judge could rule before law takes effect Separate related case hearing later this week Possible consolidation of cases 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, legal breakdowns, and policy coverage #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #LegalNews #FreeSpeech #LawEnforcement #PublicPolicy #TaxpayerMoney #Politics #USNews #CourtCase 2026-04-30T15:00:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 296 Washington Statesherifflaw enforcementfree speechSenate Bill 5974court caseFirst Amendmentcriminal justiceelected officialsMark Lamb https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1840951/cca-funds-used-for-activist-messaging-QYCP6_mGXO https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1840951_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1840951_video_v5_360.mp4 CCA Funds Used for Activist Messaging New concerns are emerging over how Washington State is spending gas tax-related revenue, with nearly $500,000 going to an activist group. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down how money tied to higher gas prices is being used — and why it’s sparking backlash from farmers and advocacy groups. ⛽ TOP STORY: WHERE YOUR GAS MONEY IS GOING Nearly $500,000 in Climate Commitment Act (CCA) funding awarded Funded in part by: Higher fuel costs (50+ cents per gallon increase) 📊 Key issue: Funds went to an activist group producing: “Community storytelling” content 🔥 CONTROVERSY: HOW THE MONEY WAS USED Critics say content: Targeted farming and agriculture Lacked scientific sourcing ⚠️ Additional concern: Department of Health logo appeared on materials Questions about: Misrepresentation Oversight 🏛️ STATE RESPONSE Department of Health says: It did NOT sponsor the messaging Asked for logo removal 📢 Issue: Content still appears online despite that request 🌾 FARMERS SOUND THE ALARM Agriculture advocates say: Policies tied to the CCA are: Increasing costs Hurting farms financially 📉 Reported impact: Rising fuel costs Regulatory burden Farms struggling to stay open 💰 BIGGER TAXPAYER ISSUE This story is about: Where your gas tax dollars go How funds are: Distributed Monitored Enforced 📊 Key question: ➡️ Are taxpayers funding programs — or political messaging? 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU You pay more at the pump That money funds state programs Some of that funding is now under scrutiny 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Possible response from the activist group Continued pressure for accountability Ongoing debate over CCA spending 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, cost-of-living coverage, and policy breakdowns #GasPrices #TaxpayerMoney #WashingtonState #GovernmentSpending #ClimatePolicy #BreakingNews #Economy #PublicPolicy #USNews #Agriculture 2026-04-30T16:00:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 682 gas taxtaxpayer moneygovernment spendingwashington stateclimate commitment actagriculturefarmingactivist group https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1840953/we-cant-invest-here-qFqO0LNz7o https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1840953_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1840953_video_v5_360.mp4 “We Can’t Invest Here” Zach Abraham shares a conversation with a venture capital leader raising concerns about investment and trust. 📊 What’s being discussed: Claims that firms may relocate or stop investing Concerns about policy stability and trust Potential outflow of capital Questions about future business formation Some say these concerns reflect real market signals, while others argue the outlook may differ. 👉 What drives investors to pull back? 👉 And how important is trust in economic growth? #business #investing #economy #news #shorts #finance #usa #startups #venturecapital #debate 2026-04-30T16:00:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Venture CapitalInvestmentTrustEconomic GrowthBusiness FormationPolicy StabilityCapital Outflow https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1841028/gov-ferguson-sues-over-detention-center-access-LQiMDbCGcc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1841028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1841028_original_360.mp4 Gov. Ferguson Sues Over Detention Center Access Bob Ferguson has announced a lawsuit involving the operator of a detention facility. 📊 Key points: Allegations that officials were denied access multiple times Concerns about health, safety, and living conditions Legal action aimed at ensuring proper oversight Focus on standards for detainee treatment The case raises broader questions about access, transparency, and accountability. 👉 Should officials have full access to facilities like this? 👉 And how should conditions be monitored? #news #politics #shorts #washingtonstate #law #detention #usa #government #accountability #breakingnews 2026-04-30T17:30:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Bob FergusonWashington Statedetention centerlawsuitimmigrationGEO GroupNorthwest Detention CenterTacomadetainee treatment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1841147/war-on-farming-lawmaker-pushes-back-RRbDMBIZSf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1841147_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1841147_original_360.mp4 “War on Farming?” Lawmaker Pushes Back A farmer is speaking out about what they see as growing pressure on agriculture. 📊 What’s being discussed: Concerns over fertilizer and pesticide regulations Debate around environmental impacts on farming Questions about groundwater and land use Frustration over how agriculture is portrayed The comments highlight a broader conversation about balancing food production and environmental policy. 👉 Are current rules fair to farmers? 👉 And how should agriculture be regulated? #farming #agriculture #news #shorts #environment #food #usa #policy #farmers #debate 2026-04-30T19:00:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 farmingagriculturefertilizerpesticidesenvironmental regulationsgroundwaterland usefarmers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1841194/torres-gerrymandering-made-district-more-white-mor-YSSZKSKcXl https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1841194_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1841194_original_360.mp4 Torres: Gerrymandering Made District More White, More Democratic Torres: Gerrymandering Made District More White, More Democratic 2026-04-30T19:32:58.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 gerrymanderingredistrictingpolitical districtsvoter demographicsNikki Torres https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1841211/state-s-largest-school-district-warned-over-free-s-MhaZF6hOGI https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1841211_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1841211_original_360.mp4 State's largest school district warned over free speech policy (The Center Square)- A legal nonprofit asked the board of Arizona’s largest school district to reverse a policy that restricts people’s free speech. The Goldwater Institute sent a letter to the Mesa Public Schools Governing Board, requesting it change a policy that prevents people from making criticism during the public comment period at meetings. 2026-04-30T19:45:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 71 Arizonaschool districtfree speechpublic commentGoldwater InstituteFirst Amendmentschool board policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1841457/the-center-square-daily-4-30-26-redistricting-batt-1i1NuPTsGq https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1841457_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1841457_video_v5_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 4.30.26 | Redistricting Battle in Louisiana The Center Square Daily | Thursday April 30th, 2026 Jim Talamonti hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of today's top headlines including no-cash bail in Illinois and a redistricting decision out of the U.S. Supreme Court. Illinois lawmakers from both parties are calling for changes to the SAFE-T Act after a fatal shooting involving a Chicago police officer, intensifying debate over pretrial release policies, electronic monitoring and whether current law gives judges too much discretion in cases involving repeat or violent offenders. Critics argue the policy could pose public safety risks, while supporters have defended the law’s broader criminal justice reforms, setting up renewed legislative battles that could impact taxpayers, court systems and law enforcement resources. We also cover a major U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down Louisiana’s congressional map, with justices finding the state relied too heavily on race in drawing a second majority-Black district. The decision sends the case back to lower courts and raises fresh uncertainty over how district lines will be redrawn ahead of the 2026 elections, with potential implications for representation, election administration and the cost of ongoing legal challenges. Watch for a full breakdown of these criminal justice, redistricting and government policy stories, including how they could affect public safety, elections and taxpayer-funded systems. Plus America's Talking with quick hits from across the country: Florida - https://www.thecentersquare.com/florida/article_ab41a156-343c-42e4-bfb3-5c439919f1d5.html California - https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_f44da1ca-e037-4942-8be4-72cf5eb85da0.html Energy - https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_648bdc91-559d-4909-8a7c-2f45da1c68b3.html Subscribe for more coverage on state government, public policy and taxpayer issues. #IllinoisPolitics #SCOTUS #Redistricting #PublicSafety #TaxpayerNews 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:57 Cashless bail reform 10:39 Redistricting battle in Louisiana 22:10 America's Talking 2026-04-30T20:38:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1613 redistrictingLouisianaIllinoiscashless bailSAFE-T ActSupreme Court https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1841481/pres-trump-probably-will-consider-pulling-troops-o-CKSLBw8USh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1841481_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1841481_original_360.mp4 Pres. Trump 'Probably Will' Consider Pulling Troops Out of Italy And Spain The Center Square's Sarah Roderick-Fitch asks President Trump about pulling troops out of Germany and whether his consideration will extend to other NATO countries. 2026-04-30T21:29:56.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 186 Donald Trumptroop withdrawalNATOItalySpainmilitarynational security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1841483/high-earner-considers-leaving-over-tax-debate-3U5P_fgU8p https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1841483_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1841483_video_v5_360.mp4 High Earner Considers Leaving Over Tax Debate As the state Supreme Court prepares to weigh in on a tax case, some business owners are reconsidering their future. 📊 What’s being discussed: A pending court decision on a new income tax A business owner paying $300K–$350K in state taxes Concerns about long-term impact on businesses Debate over whether the policy affects more than high earners The situation is raising broader questions about tax policy and economic decisions. 👉 Will businesses relocate over policy changes? 👉 And how could this ruling impact the future? #tax #business #news #shorts #economy #courts #usa #policy #finance #debate 2026-04-30T21:30:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 taxbusinessnewseconomyhigh earnerincome taxtax policybusiness relocationWashington statestate taxes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1841520/trump-iran-cant-have-nuclear-weapons-3hjplA0jAB https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1841520_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1841520_original_360.mp4 Trump: “Iran Can’t Have Nuclear Weapons” Donald Trump speaks on Iran and national security, arguing that preventing nuclear weapons is critical. 📊 Key points: Emphasis on stopping Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons Framing it as a global security issue Defense of military actions taken Position that the strategy was necessary and effective The comments reflect a broader debate over national security and foreign policy decisions. 👉 What’s the best way to prevent nuclear threats? 👉 And how should success be measured? #trump #iran #news #shorts #politics #nationalsecurity #usa #military #geopolitics #debate 2026-04-30T22:04:49.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 TrumpIranNuclear WeaponsNational SecurityMiddle EastForeign PolicyMilitaryGeopolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1841547/the-center-square-daily-4-30-26-redistricting-batt-iRQIGL-fH4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1841547_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1841547_video_v5_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 4.30.26 | Redistricting Battle in Louisiana The Center Square Daily | Thursday April 30th, 2026 Jim Talamonti hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of today's top headlines including no-cash bail in Illinois and a redistricting decision out of the U.S. Supreme Court. Illinois lawmakers from both parties are calling for changes to the SAFE-T Act after a fatal shooting involving a Chicago police officer, intensifying debate over pretrial release policies, electronic monitoring and whether current law gives judges too much discretion in cases involving repeat or violent offenders. Critics argue the policy could pose public safety risks, while supporters have defended the law’s broader criminal justice reforms, setting up renewed legislative battles that could impact taxpayers, court systems and law enforcement resources. We also cover a major U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down Louisiana’s congressional map, with justices finding the state relied too heavily on race in drawing a second majority-Black district. The decision sends the case back to lower courts and raises fresh uncertainty over how district lines will be redrawn ahead of the 2026 elections, with potential implications for representation, election administration and the cost of ongoing legal challenges. Watch for a full breakdown of these criminal justice, redistricting and government policy stories, including how they could affect public safety, elections and taxpayer-funded systems. Plus America's Talking with quick hits from across the country: Florida - https://www.thecentersquare.com/florida/article_ab41a156-343c-42e4-bfb3-5c439919f1d5.html California - https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_f44da1ca-e037-4942-8be4-72cf5eb85da0.html Energy - https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_648bdc91-559d-4909-8a7c-2f45da1c68b3.html Subscribe for more coverage on state government, public policy and taxpayer issues. #IllinoisPolitics #SCOTUS #Redistricting #PublicSafety #TaxpayerNews 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:57 Cashless bail reform 10:39 Redistricting battle in Louisiana 22:10 America's Talking 2026-04-30T21:50:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1613 Illinois PoliticsSAFE-T ActCashless BailRedistrictingSCOTUSLouisianaGas PricesPublic Safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1841556/washington-in-focus-daily-4-30-26-sheriff-law-bloc-xsiCX729MZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1841556_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1841556_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 4.30.26 | Sheriff Law Blocked + SCOTUS Redistricting Ruling Impacts WA From a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on redistricting to a Washington judge blocking a controversial law, major legal developments are raising new questions about who controls elections and political power. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down how these rulings could impact Washington State and beyond. 🗺️ TOP STORY: SUPREME COURT REDISTRICTING RULING U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a racial gerrymandering case out of Louisiana Decision limits how race can be used in: Drawing congressional districts 📊 Key takeaway: District maps cannot be primarily based on race ⚖️ WHY THIS MATTERS FOR WASHINGTON Washington has faced similar redistricting issues Past district maps were challenged over: racial gerrymandering concerns 📢 Potential impact: Could influence: Future district boundaries Ongoing political races Representation across the state 🏛️ POLITICAL IMPACT: DISTRICT SHAKEUPS Redistricting has already: Shifted candidates into new districts Forced political “musical chairs” 📊 Example: Lawmakers relocating to run in different districts Changes affecting election outcomes ⚖️ SECOND STORY: SHERIFF LAW BLOCKED IN COURT Thurston County judge issued a preliminary injunction Blocks key parts of Senate Bill 5974 📊 Impact: Prevents enforcement of: Certain candidate requirements Social media-based decertification ⚠️ Judge signals: Law may be unconstitutional 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS Raises questions about: Free speech rights Voter control over elections Role of unelected boards 📢 BIGGER PICTURE: WHO CONTROLS ELECTIONS? Across these stories, one issue stands out: ➡️ Who decides: District boundaries? Who can run for office? Who stays in office? Courts are now playing a major role in answering those questions. 💰 FINAL NOTE: INCOME TAX REFERENDUM FIGHT Washington Supreme Court is reviewing: Whether voters can challenge the new income tax 📊 Issue: Referendum blocked due to a “necessity clause” ⚠️ Key question: Will taxpayers get a vote on the income tax? 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Potential impacts from Supreme Court ruling Appeals expected in sheriff law case Decision pending on income tax referendum 🔔 Subscribe for more legal analysis, election coverage, and taxpayer-focused reporting #SupremeCourt #Redistricting #Gerrymandering #WashingtonState #BreakingNews #Politics #Elections #LegalNews #PublicPolicy #USNews 2026-04-30T22:30:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1138 Supreme CourtRedistrictingGerrymanderingWashington StateElectionsLegal NewsSheriff LawIncome TaxPublic PolicyState Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1841595/trump-troops-could-be-pulled-from-europe-V8TGb4rSQt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1841595_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1841595_original_360.mp4 Trump: Troops Could Be Pulled From Europe Donald Trump responds to questions about U.S. troops in Europe and relations with NATO allies. 📊 Key points: Suggests possible troop reductions in countries like Germany, Spain, and Italy Criticism of allied contributions and support Discussion of U.S. role in global conflicts Broader questions about burden-sharing The comments highlight ongoing debate about U.S. military presence and alliances. 👉 Should the U.S. reduce troops overseas? 👉 And how should allies share responsibilities? #trump #nato #news #shorts #politics #military #usa #europe #geopolitics #debate 2026-04-30T23:30:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Donald TrumpTroop ReductionsEuropeNATOUS Military https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1841625/will-this-hurt-future-investment-7aeWR6ahFY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1841625_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1841625_video_v5_360.mp4 Will This Hurt Future Investment? Zach Abraham is raising concerns about how a major policy decision was handled. 📊 What’s being discussed: Claims that voters may have been bypassed in the process Debate over referendum limits and legal strategy Framing the issue as a “contract” with the state constitution Concerns about future investment and business confidence The discussion highlights broader questions about process, trust, and economic impact. 👉 Should voters have had a say? 👉 And how does trust affect investment? #politics #law #news #shorts #investing #economy #usa #policy #voters #debate 2026-05-01T00:30:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Washington statevotersreferendumstate constitutioninvestmentbusiness confidencepolicy decisionZach Abrahamcontract breachstate budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1841667/free-speech-fight-begins-X9_rhd441A https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1841667_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1841667_video_v5_360.mp4 Free Speech Fight Begins A new law is set to take effect — but it’s already facing a legal challenge. 📊 What’s being discussed: An emergency hearing to block the law Concerns about First Amendment protections Whether past statements or social media posts could impact eligibility Questions about how far back scrutiny should go The case is raising broader questions about free speech, accountability, and public office. 👉 Should past speech affect eligibility today? 👉 And where should the line be drawn? #law #freespeech #news #shorts #politics #constitution #usa #courts #policy #debate 2026-05-01T01:00:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 free speechfirst amendmentlawlegal challengesocial mediapublic officeaccountabilitycourtspolicysheriff https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1841714/attorney-discusses-supreme-court-ruling-on-dcyf-re-gAZ0VJnjDt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1841714_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1841714_original_360.mp4 Attorney Discusses Supreme Court Ruling on DCYF Records in Abuse Cases Attorney Discusses Supreme Court Ruling on DCYF Records in Abuse Cases 2026-05-01T01:13:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 135 Supreme CourtDCYFchild abusecourt recordsfoster carelegal rulingchild protectionTashi Morrison https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1841740/was-this-video-misleading-agency-responds-MlDwGvEprz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1841740_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1841740_original_360.mp4 Was This Video Misleading? Agency Responds Concerns were raised after videos appeared to use a government logo — prompting questions about endorsement. 📊 What’s being discussed: Use of a Department of Health logo in videos Questions about whether the content was officially sponsored Agency response after reviewing the material Request to remove or adjust the logo Officials say the content was not sponsored by the agency. 👉 Should logos like this be regulated more strictly? 👉 And how can viewers tell what’s official? #news #shorts #government #health #media #usa #policy #debate #misinformation #accountability 2026-05-01T02:30:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Department of Healthlogoendorsementmisinformationagency responsegovernmentnews https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1841765/could-social-media-cost-you-your-job-Vq9LDu4wNX https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1841765_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1841765_video_v5_360.mp4 Could Social Media Cost You Your Job? A new law is raising questions about free speech and eligibility for public office. 📊 What’s being discussed: Whether past social media posts or public comments could be used against officials The role of the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission Concerns from First Amendment advocates Debate over how elected officials are held accountable The issue highlights a broader tension between free speech and public standards. 👉 Should past speech affect someone’s ability to serve? 👉 And who should make that decision? #freespeech #law #news #shorts #politics #constitution #usa #courts #policy #debate 2026-05-01T04:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 free speechsocial mediapublic officeaccountabilityfirst amendmentelected officialslawcriminal justiceWashington stateBob Ferguson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1841995/trump-350-billion-in-aid-and-they-didnt-help-us-d9LYzwjLxB https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1841995_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1841995_video_v5_360.mp4 Trump: $350 Billion in Aid — “And They Didn’t Help Us” President Donald Trump is raising new questions about hundreds of billions in U.S. foreign aid and whether American taxpayers are seeing any return. In this segment, Trump responds to a reporter and criticizes past spending decisions tied to global conflicts. Trump claims: The U.S. provided roughly $350 billion in aid Calls the spending: “Insane” Suggests it may have: Prolonged conflict 🌍 KEY ISSUE: ALLIES & SUPPORT Trump says: Allies were not there when needed Raises question: What does the U.S. get in return for foreign aid? 📊 Broader debate: Burden-sharing among allies U.S. role in global conflicts ⚖️ MILITARY & STRATEGY COMMENTS Trump states the U.S. did not need help in: Handling threats in the Middle East Emphasizes: U.S. military readiness Ability to act independently 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO TAXPAYERS This is about: Where your tax dollars go How much is spent on: Foreign conflicts Military support Whether that spending: Benefits Americans 📢 BIGGER QUESTION ➡️ Should the U.S. continue large-scale foreign aid? ➡️ What level of support should allies provide? 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Ongoing debate over: Foreign aid spending Defense policy Likely to be a major issue in upcoming elections 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, global policy analysis, and breaking news #Trump #ForeignAid #TaxpayerMoney #BreakingNews #Politics #USNews #Economy #Defense #Geopolitics #WarSpending 2026-05-01T12:22:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Donald Trumpforeign aidUS foreign policytaxpayer moneydefense spendingalliesburden sharing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1842105/speaker-johnson-congress-passes-farm-bill-after-ye-0gdzoTiAx9 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1842105_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1842105_original_360.mp4 Speaker Johnson: Congress Passes Farm Bill After Years — What It Means for You House Speaker Mike Johnson says Congress has delivered a long-awaited farm bill, with major implications for taxpayers, food prices, and rural America. In this segment, Johnson responds to critics and outlines what lawmakers accomplished this week. 🌾 TOP STORY: FARM BILL PASSED First farm bill passed since 2018 Covers: Agriculture funding Food programs Rural economic support 📊 Key impact: Affects: Farmers Food supply chains Grocery prices nationwide 💰 WHAT THIS MEANS FOR TAXPAYERS Farm bills typically involve: Hundreds of billions in federal spending Funded by: U.S. taxpayers 📢 Key question: ➡️ What are Americans getting for that spending? 📉 RELIEF & STABILITY CLAIMS Speaker Johnson says: The bill provides: Relief for farmers Certainty for rural communities 📊 Supporters argue: Helps stabilize: Food production Agricultural markets ⚖️ POLITICAL CONTEXT Passed despite: Predictions of failure Seen as a major legislative win for: House Republicans 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This bill impacts: 💵 Your taxes 🛒 Food prices 🌽 American agriculture 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Implementation of farm bill programs Ongoing debate over: Federal spending Agricultural policy 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, policy breakdowns, and economic analysis #FarmBill #MikeJohnson #GovernmentSpending #TaxpayerMoney #Congress #BreakingNews #Economy #Agriculture #USNews #Politics 2026-05-01T13:30:58.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Farm BillMike JohnsonCongressAgricultureTaxpayersFood PricesRural America https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1842207/energy-iran-and-allies-trump-sounds-off-fa0u4sxUt7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1842207_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1842207_video_v5_360.mp4 Energy, Iran, and Allies — Trump Sounds Off President Donald Trump is raising concerns about oil production, U.S. allies, and the growing threat of Iran obtaining nuclear weapons. In this segment, Trump responds to a reporter and criticizes both foreign policy decisions and energy strategy, while emphasizing the stakes for the U.S. and global stability. ⛽ TOP STORY: ENERGY & OIL DEBATE Trump says: The U.S. has: Significant oil resources But questions: Why they are not being fully utilized 📊 Key issue: Energy policy impacts: Fuel prices Cost of living National security 🌍 ALLIES UNDER FIRE Trump criticizes: European leadership Claims allies: Did not step up when needed 📢 Raises broader question: ➡️ Are U.S. taxpayers carrying too much of the global burden? ⚖️ IRAN NUCLEAR WARNING Trump’s core message: Iran cannot be allowed to have a nuclear weapon 📊 Why it matters: Impacts: Middle East stability Global markets U.S. security 💰 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This connects directly to: ⛽ Gas prices 💵 Energy costs 🌍 Global economic stability 📢 Big picture: Foreign policy decisions often drive: Prices at home Government spending abroad 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Ongoing tensions in the Middle East Continued debate over: Energy independence Foreign policy strategy 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, global policy breakdowns, and economic impact coverage #Trump #Iran #Oil #EnergyCrisis #GasPrices #ForeignPolicy #BreakingNews #USNews #Economy #Geopolitics 2026-05-01T14:01:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Donald TrumpIranEnergyNuclear WeaponsU.S. AlliesMiddle EastUkraineGermany https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1842209/illinois-leaders-call-for-cashless-bail-reform-uFZuZZ-OPI https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1842209_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1842209_original_360.mp4 Illinois Leaders Call for Cashless Bail Reform For The Center Square Daily we look at calls for no cash bail reform in Illinois after one Chicago police officer was killed and his partner injured allegedly by a seven time convicted felon out on electronic monitoring. Governor J.B. Pritzker defends the SAFE-T Act, saying these instances are results of judges making bad decisions not the fault of the SAFE-T Act. 2026-05-01T14:01:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 575 IllinoisSAFE-T ActCashless BailCrimePoliceJB PritzkerChicagoBail ReformCook County https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1842279/supreme-court-limits-voting-rights-act-in-louisian-NqHfNJ930S https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1842279_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1842279_original_360.mp4 Supreme Court Limits Voting Rights Act in Louisiana Redistricting Battle For The Center Square Daily we discuss the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on redistricting in Louisiana and the impacts the decision will have as the state navigates this election year. The high court ruled they relied too heavily on race when they created a second majority black district in Louisiana that stretched across the state. Now the state must decide how to redistrict and what to do as primaries and midterm elections approach. 2026-05-01T14:15:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 627 Supreme CourtVoting Rights ActLouisianaRedistrictingElection LawGerrymandering https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1842345/redistricting-debates-soaring-gas-prices-0KbgJewdYi https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1842345_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1842345_original_360.mp4 Redistricting Debates & Soaring Gas Prices For The Center Square Daily we look at some top headlines around the country including Florida approving a new congressional map that could flip 4 seats to Republicans, an independent California Representative criticizing gerrymandering and saying its a problem in both Democrat and Republican states, and gas prices jumped again this week as the conflict in Iran continues but as a AAA representative pointed out, the shift to the summer blend of gasoline which is more expensive to make is also affecting prices at the pump. 2026-05-01T14:30:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 294 redistrictinggerrymanderinggas pricesFloridaCaliforniaenergy policyfuel coststaxesIran conflict https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1842383/scotus-gerrymandering-ruling-could-reshape-wa-elec-EabGDRtmCX https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1842383_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1842383_video_v5_360.mp4 SCOTUS Gerrymandering Ruling Could Reshape WA Election A new decision on racial gerrymandering could have ripple effects across the country — including in Washington State. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down what the ruling means for elections, district maps, and political power. ⚖️ TOP STORY: SUPREME COURT GERRYMandering RULING U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 in a Louisiana case Decision limits how race can be used when: Drawing congressional districts 📊 Key takeaway: District maps cannot be primarily based on race 🗺️ WHY THIS MATTERS FOR WASHINGTON Washington has faced similar redistricting controversies Past district maps were: Redrawn to influence voting demographics 📢 Potential impact: Could affect: Future district boundaries Legal challenges to existing maps Election outcomes 🏛️ REAL-WORLD IMPACT: POLITICAL SHAKEUP Redistricting already led to: Lawmakers running in new districts Shifts in representation 📊 Example: Senator Nikki Torres: Forced to relocate districts to continue serving ⚠️ Result: Political “musical chairs” across the state 📊 KEY DEBATE: HOW DISTRICTS SHOULD BE DRAWN Balancing: Representation of minority voters Legal limits on race-based mapping 📢 Bigger question: ➡️ Who controls how elections are shaped? 💰 WHY THIS MATTERS TO VOTERS This affects: 🗳️ Who represents you 🗺️ How districts are drawn ⚖️ How courts influence elections 🔚 FINAL NOTE: INCOME TAX REFERENDUM FIGHT Washington Supreme Court reviewing: Whether voters can challenge the new income tax 📊 Issue: Referendum blocked due to a “necessity clause” ⚠️ Key question: ➡️ Will taxpayers get a vote on the income tax? 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Potential legal challenges in Washington Continued redistricting debates Decision pending on income tax referendum 🔔 Subscribe for more legal analysis, election coverage, and taxpayer-focused reporting #SupremeCourt #Gerrymandering #Redistricting #WashingtonState #BreakingNews #Politics #Elections #LegalNews #PublicPolicy #USNews 2026-05-01T15:00:50.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 284 Supreme CourtGerrymanderingRedistrictingWashington StateElections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1842385/redistricting-controversy-latino-voting-power-drop-DFEiXfv2r2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1842385_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1842385_original_360.mp4 Redistricting Controversy: Latino Voting Power Dropped After Map Changes New concerns are being raised about whether redrawn district maps in Washington State actually reduced voting power for Latino voters instead of strengthening it. In this segment, we break down what changed — and why it’s now being questioned. 🗺️ TOP STORY: DISTRICT MAPS REDRAWN Washington’s 15th and 14th legislative districts were redrawn Goal: Increase representation for Latino voters 📊 WHAT CHANGED Hispanic Voting Age (HVA) population: Previously: ~50.1%–50.2% After redraw: ~49% ⚠️ Key concern: The percentage declined after redistricting ⚖️ WHY THIS MATTERS Redistricting is often justified to: Prevent dilution of voting power Critics now question: Whether the changes had the opposite effect 🧠 BIGGER DEBATE How should district maps be drawn? What role should: Race Demographics Representation …play in the process? 🗳️ IMPACT ON ELECTIONS Changes in district makeup can affect: Election outcomes Candidate viability Representation in state government 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU Determines: Who represents your community How votes translate into political power 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued debate over district boundaries Possible legal or political challenges Ongoing discussion about representation fairness 🔔 Subscribe for more election coverage, legal analysis, and policy breakdowns #Redistricting #Gerrymandering #WashingtonState #Elections #VotingRights #Politics #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #USNews #Representation 2026-05-01T15:01:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 RedistrictingGerrymanderingWashington State ElectionsLatino Voting RightsVoting PowerDistrict MapsRepresentation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1842562/border-security-funded-for-3-years-what-the-new-bu-joWTnH7g_f https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1842562_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1842562_original_360.mp4 Border Security Funded for 3 Years — What the New Budget Means Congress has passed a key budget resolution that will fund border security and immigration enforcement for the next three years. In this segment, lawmakers outline what the funding means for agencies like ICE and CBP, and how it impacts taxpayers. 💰 TOP STORY: BORDER SECURITY FUNDING LOCKED IN Budget resolution passed through reconciliation Funds: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 📊 Key detail: Funding secured for 3 years 🛂 WHAT THIS MEANS Continued operations for: Border enforcement Immigration processing Long-term funding provides: Stability for federal agencies 💸 TAXPAYER IMPACT Border security funding comes from: Federal budget (taxpayer dollars) 📊 Key question: ➡️ How much is being spent — and how is it allocated? ⚖️ POLITICAL FIGHT OVER FUNDING Republicans say: Funding was necessary for enforcement Democrats pushed back on: Policy priorities 📢 Ongoing debate: Role of federal government in: Immigration enforcement Border security 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This impacts: 💰 Federal spending priorities 🛂 Border security operations 🏛️ Future immigration policy 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Implementation of funding across agencies Continued debate over: Immigration policy Future budget negotiations 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, policy breakdowns, and budget analysis #BorderSecurity #Budget #GovernmentSpending #ICE #CBP #TaxpayerMoney #BreakingNews #Politics #USNews #Immigration 2026-05-01T16:00:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Border SecurityImmigration EnforcementICECBPBudget ResolutionGovernment SpendingTaxpayer MoneyUS NewsImmigration PolicyFederal Budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1842570/court-blocks-sheriff-removal-law-taxpayer-funded-l-RiZT0dyJt2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1842570_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1842570_original_360.mp4 Court Blocks Sheriff Removal Law — Taxpayer-Funded Legal Fight Begins A Washington judge has temporarily blocked key parts of a law that could remove elected sheriffs from office, setting up a major taxpayer-funded legal battle. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down what the ruling means for elections, free speech, and government power. ⚖️ TOP STORY: SHERIFF LAW BLOCKED IN COURT Thurston County judge issued a preliminary injunction Blocks key sections of Senate Bill 5974 📊 Key impact: Prevents enforcement of: Social media-based decertification Certain candidate restrictions ⚠️ Important: Judges only grant injunctions when a case is likely to succeed 🧠 WHY THE JUDGE BLOCKED IT Plaintiffs argued the law violates: First Amendment rights 14th Amendment protections 📢 Judge agreed: Law may be unconstitutional Immediate harm could occur if enforced 🗳️ WHAT THE LAW WOULD DO Allow an appointed commission to: Decertify elected sheriffs Decertification = ➡️ Removal from office 📊 Concern: Past speech or associations could be used against candidates 💰 TAXPAYER IMPACT: LEGAL BATTLE AHEAD Case is already moving toward: Appeals Possible Supreme Court review 💸 What that means: Extended litigation Millions in taxpayer-funded legal costs ⚖️ WHAT HAPPENED IN COURT Heated back-and-forth between: State attorneys Plaintiffs’ legal team 📊 Outcome: Most controversial section (Section 9) blocked Other parts remain under review 🏛️ WHAT’S NEXT State has already: Filed to appeal the ruling Separate lawsuit hearing scheduled Cases could be: Combined Fast-tracked to higher courts 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS This is about: 🗳️ Who voters can elect ⚖️ Who has the power to remove officials 💰 How much taxpayers will pay in legal fights 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, legal breakdowns, and policy updates #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #LegalNews #LawEnforcement #FreeSpeech #TaxpayerMoney #Politics #CourtCase #PublicPolicy #USNews 2026-05-01T16:01:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 698 sherifflaw enforcementwashington statecourt casefree speechtaxpayer moneypublic policylegal battlefirst amendment14th amendment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1842875/farm-costs-up-400-lawmakers-warn-regulations-are-d-UICbwM7bKC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1842875_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1842875_original_360.mp4 Farm Costs Up 400%? Lawmakers Warn Regulations Are Driving Prices Higher Farmers and ranchers are warning that rising regulations and labor costs are making it harder to stay in business — and those costs could be passed on to consumers. In this segment, we break down how policy decisions are impacting agriculture and why it matters for your wallet. 🌾 TOP STORY: FARMING COSTS SURGING Ranchers say: Costs have risen dramatically Labor expenses reported: Up to 400% higher than other states 📊 Key issue: Increased regulations driving up operating costs 💰 WHAT’S DRIVING THE COSTS Agriculture overtime laws Additional compliance requirements Environmental regulations 📉 Impact: Higher expenses for: Labor Materials Ongoing maintenance 🧾 REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE Requirement to: Fence off waterways 📊 Hidden costs: Miles of fencing Materials + labor Ongoing upkeep ⚠️ Result: Small requirements add up to major financial burdens 📈 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU These costs don’t stay on the farm: ➡️ Higher production costs ➡️ Higher food prices ➡️ Increased cost of living 💸 BIGGER ECONOMIC IMPACT Farms struggling to stay profitable Risk of: Farm closures Reduced food supply Increased reliance on imports 📢 KEY QUESTION ➡️ Are regulations helping — or pricing farmers out of business? 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Ongoing debate over: Labor laws Environmental rules Potential policy changes ahead 🔔 Subscribe for more cost-of-living coverage, taxpayer-focused reporting, and economic analysis #Farming #CostOfLiving #Agriculture #Inflation #SmallBusiness #GovernmentPolicy #BreakingNews #Economy #FoodPrices #WashingtonState 2026-05-01T17:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 FarmingCost of LivingAgricultureInflationSmall BusinessGovernment PolicyFood PricesRegulationsFarm CostsLabor Costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1842908/the-columbia-tower-club-closes-in-downtown-seattle-DiB-IgNELf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1842908_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1842908_original_360.mp4 The Columbia Tower Club Closes In Downtown Seattle The Columbia Tower Club Closes In Downtown Seattle 2026-05-01T17:39:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 Columbia TowerSeattleDowntown SeattleClub ClosureConnected ClubRandy Diamond https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1843186/500k-in-gas-tax-funds-used-to-target-wa-farms-CEu2Czribm https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1843186_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1843186_video_v5_360.mp4 $500K in Gas Tax Funds Used to Target WA Farms New controversy is emerging over how money tied to higher gas prices in Washington State is being spent. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down how Climate Commitment Act (CCA) funds — paid in part by drivers at the pump — are being used. ⛽ TOP STORY: WHERE YOUR GAS MONEY IS GOING Nearly $500,000 in CCA funding awarded Funded in part by: More than 50 cents per gallon increase in gas prices 📊 Key claim: Some of that money was used for: Messaging campaigns about farming 🔥 CONTROVERSY: USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS Critics say: Funds were used for political-style messaging Concerns include: Claims about farming practices Accuracy of the information 🌾 FARMERS PUSH BACK Agriculture groups argue: Messaging is misleading or inaccurate Say the campaigns: Target farms across central and eastern Washington 📢 Key concern: ➡️ Public money being used against a major state industry 💰 BIGGER TAXPAYER ISSUE This raises major questions: Where is your gas money going? How are public funds being used? Who decides where that money is spent? 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU You pay more at the pump That money funds state programs Some of those programs are now under scrutiny ➡️ Direct link between: Gas prices → Government funds → Spending decisions 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Potential responses from funded organizations Continued calls for oversight Ongoing debate over CCA spending 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, cost-of-living coverage, and policy breakdowns #GasPrices #TaxpayerMoney #WashingtonState #GovernmentSpending #ClimatePolicy #BreakingNews #Economy #Agriculture #PublicPolicy #USNews 2026-05-01T19:00:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 gas taxWashington statefarmingClimate Commitment Actpublic fundsgovernment spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1843267/mike-johnson-on-fisa-expanded-powers-to-fight-terr-0eXqscKjw_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1843267_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1843267_original_360.mp4 Mike Johnson on FISA: Expanded Powers to Fight Terrorism House lawmakers have passed a reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a key tool used to monitor threats and gather intelligence. In this segment, Speaker Mike Johnson outlines why the bill was passed — and what it means for security, privacy, and taxpayer-funded surveillance programs. 🛡️ TOP STORY: FISA REAUTHORIZED Congress passed FISA reauthorization Designed to: Strengthen intelligence gathering Support counterterrorism efforts 📊 Key purpose: Provide agencies tools to: Identify and prevent threats 💰 TAXPAYER IMPACT Surveillance and intelligence programs are: Funded through the federal budget 📊 Key question: ➡️ How much should taxpayers fund national security surveillance? ⚖️ SECURITY VS PRIVACY DEBATE Supporters say: Necessary to protect the country Critics raise concerns about: Government overreach Privacy rights 🏛️ WHAT LAWMAKERS ARE SAYING Speaker Mike Johnson: Says the bill ensures: Strong intelligence capabilities Calls for the Senate to: Pass the legislation quickly 📊 POLITICAL CONTEXT Passed despite: Tight majority in the House Seen as a key legislative priority 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This impacts: 🛡️ National security 🔍 Government surveillance powers 💰 Federal spending priorities 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Senate consideration underway Potential revisions or final passage Continued debate over surveillance authority 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, policy breakdowns, and national security coverage #FISA #NationalSecurity #GovernmentSpending #Surveillance #BreakingNews #Politics #USNews #Privacy #Congress #Defense 2026-05-01T20:00:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Mike JohnsonFISAReauthorizationNational SecurityTerrorismCongressHouse of Representatives https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1843312/the-center-square-daily-5-1-26-masks-debated-in-il-cyFLvh5NdQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1843312_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1843312_video_v5_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 5.1.26 | Masks Debated in Illinois President Donald Trump signals possible U.S. troop reductions in Europe, gas prices surge nationwide amid the Iran conflict, and Illinois legislature debates face masks for employees. On this episode of The Center Square Daily, we break down the top national and state-level stories impacting taxpayers across the country. We start with Trump’s comments on potentially pulling U.S. troops from Germany, Italy, and Spain, citing concerns over allied support during the Iran conflict. At the same time, fuel prices are climbing sharply, with California topping $6 per gallon and the national average rising ahead of the summer travel season. We also examine new polling on Veterans Affairs performance, which shows improving perceptions among veterans despite earlier concerns about staffing cuts and service delays. In Illinois, a newly released report from the Illinois Accountability Commission details alleged misconduct by federal immigration officers during enforcement operations in Chicago and beyond. The findings are now being referred for possible legal review, but questions remain about whether any prosecutions can move forward under current law. Meanwhile, Illinois lawmakers are also advancing legislation focused on workplace protections—specifically a bill that would prevent employers from requiring workers to remove masks worn for medical purposes. Supporters say it protects employee rights, while critics argue it could create challenges for workplace policy enforcement. Plus America's Talking with top stories from across the country: Education - Teacher unions spent over $1B on political causes since 2015 https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_3716ad6e-3994-4916-b386-73ff551e01d8.html North Carolina - Congressman says he welcomes ethics investigation https://www.thecentersquare.com/north_carolina/article_508b4e88-f8e6-4e9c-939a-1792a5f285be.html California - Lawmakers talk budget changes ahead of governor’s revision https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_13585114-f6f6-4ac8-ac43-cf3b0b51bdfd.html Florida - In four months, border agents arrest 1,000 child sex offenders in Tampa area https://www.thecentersquare.com/florida/article_31c7e42c-9285-45aa-a6d8-3d6292ee06d2.html Subscribe for daily, fact-based reporting covering top stories across America. #Trump #GasPrices #IranConflict #USMilitary #Illinois #Chicago #ImmigrationPolicy #BreakingNews #PoliticsNews #SpringfieldIL #VeteransAffairs #USNews ____________ Credit: Photo: Chad Davis / ICE IN MINNEAPOLIS / Flickr / CC BY 4.0 / Cropped from Original 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:42 International Relations 04:49 VA Performance 14:38 America's Talking 15:57 Protecting Masks 2026-05-01T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1308 TrumpUS TroopsGas PricesMask MandatesIllinoisVeterans AffairsIran ConflictImmigration Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1843329/concerns-grow-over-funding-changes-affecting-retir-nYiMPFVNiI https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1843329_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1843329_video_v5_360.mp4 Concerns Grow Over Funding Changes Affecting Retired First Responders Concerns Grow Over Funding Changes Affecting Retired First Responders 2026-05-01T21:03:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 207 first respondersretirement fundingpensionlaw enforcementfirefightersbudget cutspublic servants https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1843346/income-tax-referendum-fight-wa-supreme-court-to-de-RBvCK8Q4Pu https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1843346_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1843346_video_v5_360.mp4 Income Tax Referendum Fight: WA Supreme Court to Decide The Washington State Supreme Court is now weighing a major question: ➡️ Will voters get a say on the new income tax? In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the legal battle over the blocked income tax referendum — and what it means for taxpayers. ⚖️ TOP STORY: SUPREME COURT TAKES UP APPEAL Case heard behind closed doors Media not allowed inside Decision expected soon 📊 Issue: Appeal of Secretary of State decision to: Block the referendum 🧾 WHAT HAPPENED Secretary of State Steve Hobbs: Refused to process referendum request Reason: Bill includes a “necessity clause” Claimed this blocks voter referendum 🗳️ THE LEGAL CHALLENGE Let’s Go Washington argues: The clause was misapplied Voters should be allowed to weigh in ⚠️ Key claim: ➡️ Blocking the referendum limits taxpayer input on tax policy 💰 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This is about: 💵 Your income taxes 🗳️ Your right to vote on major policy ⚖️ Government power vs voter control 📢 Big question: ➡️ Should lawmakers be able to pass taxes without voter approval? ⚖️ WHAT THE COURT WILL DECIDE Possible outcomes: ✅ Referendum allowed → voters decide ❌ Referendum blocked → tax moves forward 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Supreme Court ruling expected soon Potential ballot fight ahead Continued legal challenges likely 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, legal updates, and policy coverage #IncomeTax #WashingtonState #SupremeCourt #TaxpayerMoney #BreakingNews #Politics #VotingRights #LegalNews #PublicPolicy #USNews 2026-05-01T21:30:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 Income TaxWashington StateSupreme CourtReferendumTaxpayerVoting RightsPublic Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1843365/kitsap-sheriff-candidate-scores-court-win-over-dec-EilvA22GHV https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1843365_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1843365_original_360.mp4 Kitsap Sheriff Candidate Scores Court Win Over Decertification Law Kitsap Sheriff Candidate Scores Court Win Over Decertification Law 2026-05-01T22:07:39.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 107 Kitsap CountySheriff CandidateDecertification LawRick KussCourt WinWashington StatePierce County SheriffKeith Swank https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1843372/washington-in-focus-daily-5-01-26-pension-fund-rai-2VCjyEHPqc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1843372_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1843372_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 5.01.26 | Pension Fund Raid Sparks Lawsuit & Seattle Landmark Closes From a judge blocking a controversial law to a lawsuit over billions in pension funds, major questions are being raised about government power, taxpayer money, and your rights. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down three major stories impacting voters, law enforcement, and the state economy. ⚖️ TOP STORY: JUDGE BLOCKS SHERIFF LAW (SB 5974) Second lawsuit filed against controversial sheriff bill Judge Christine Schaller: Grants preliminary injunction 📊 Impact: ➡️ Candidates can still run for office ➡️ Law temporarily blocked before elections 🔥 Key issue: Does the law violate: Constitutional rights Voter choice 🗳️ WHY THIS MATTERS Filing deadline was days away Without the ruling: Candidates would be barred from running 📢 Judge’s reasoning: ➡️ Blocking candidacy = serious constitutional harm ⚠️ STATE PUSHES BACK Attorney General’s office: Asking Supreme Court to overturn the injunction immediately 📊 Timeline: ➡️ Decision could come within days 💰 PENSION FUND LAWSUIT (YOUR MONEY) Class action filed over: $4 BILLION transfer from law enforcement pension fund 📊 State’s position: Fund is “overfunded” Money used to: Backfill budget gaps 🚨 WHAT RETIREES SAY Lawsuit claims: Fund is being raided Creates risk for: Retirees Survivors 📢 Impact: ➡️ Thousands of retired officers and firefighters affected 💸 TAXPAYER & TRUST ISSUE Raises major concerns: Can the state redirect pension funds? What protections exist for retirement systems? 🏙️ SEATTLE WARNING SIGN Columbia Tower Club shuts down Downtown office vacancy: 38% (highest among major U.S. cities) 📉 Signals: Economic slowdown Reduced business activity 🧠 BIGGER PICTURE Across all stories: ➡️ Laws being challenged in court ➡️ Billions in public funds under scrutiny ➡️ Economic warning signs emerging 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Supreme Court could step in on sheriff law Pension lawsuit moves forward Continued economic pressure in Seattle 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, legal breakdowns, and economic coverage #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #TaxpayerMoney #CourtRuling #Politics #Pension #Economy #LegalNews #USNews #PublicPolicy 2026-05-01T22:33:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1235 Washington statepension fundlawsuitsheriff lawseattleeconomycourt rulingtaxpayer moneypublic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1843470/judge-blocks-sheriff-law-state-fights-to-keep-part-Dl9l5nsyyr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1843470_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1843470_original_360.mp4 Judge Blocks Sheriff Law — State Fights to Keep Parts in Effect A Washington judge has moved to block a controversial sheriff law, but the legal fight didn’t stop there. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we take you inside the courtroom as both sides battle over what parts of the law should still take effect. ⚖️ TOP STORY: JUDGE ISSUES INJUNCTION Judge signals a preliminary injunction Means: Key parts of the law cannot take effect 📊 Important: Injunction suggests the case has a strong chance of success 🔥 IMMEDIATE CLASH IN COURT After the ruling: State attorneys demanded clarity: Is the entire law blocked? Or only certain sections? 📢 Judge response: ➡️ Told both sides to work it out during a recess ⚔️ STATE VS SHERIFFS Sheriffs’ legal team: Wants major sections fully blocked State attorneys: Pushed to keep parts of the law active 📊 Key issue: ➡️ Which parts take effect — and which don’t 💰 TAXPAYER IMPACT: LEGAL COSTS GROW Ongoing legal battles mean: More court time More legal resources 💸 Result: ➡️ Taxpayer-funded litigation continues to expand 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS Determines: How the law is enforced Who has authority over elected sheriffs Raises questions about: Government power Legal limits 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Judge expected to clarify ruling Appeals likely Case could move to higher courts 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, legal breakdowns, and policy coverage #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #CourtCase #LegalNews #Politics #LawEnforcement #TaxpayerMoney #PublicPolicy #USNews #Government 2026-05-01T23:00:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Sheriff LawWashington StateCourt CaseLegal BattleInjunctionState AttorneysTaxpayer Money https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1843515/washington-in-focus-daily-5-01-26-pension-fund-rai-lM1wF0Hdi4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1843515_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1843515_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 5.01.26 | Pension Fund Raid Sparks Lawsuit & Seattle Landmark Closes From a judge blocking a controversial law to a lawsuit over billions in pension funds, major questions are being raised about government power, taxpayer money, and your rights. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down three major stories impacting voters, law enforcement, and the state economy. ⚖️ TOP STORY: JUDGE BLOCKS SHERIFF LAW (SB 5974) Second lawsuit filed against controversial sheriff bill Judge Christine Schaller: Grants preliminary injunction 📊 Impact: ➡️ Candidates can still run for office ➡️ Law temporarily blocked before elections 🔥 Key issue: Does the law violate: Constitutional rights Voter choice 🗳️ WHY THIS MATTERS Filing deadline was days away Without the ruling: Candidates would be barred from running 📢 Judge’s reasoning: ➡️ Blocking candidacy = serious constitutional harm ⚠️ STATE PUSHES BACK Attorney General’s office: Asking Supreme Court to overturn the injunction immediately 📊 Timeline: ➡️ Decision could come within days 💰 PENSION FUND LAWSUIT (YOUR MONEY) Class action filed over: $4 BILLION transfer from law enforcement pension fund 📊 State’s position: Fund is “overfunded” Money used to: Backfill budget gaps 🚨 WHAT RETIREES SAY Lawsuit claims: Fund is being raided Creates risk for: Retirees Survivors 📢 Impact: ➡️ Thousands of retired officers and firefighters affected 💸 TAXPAYER & TRUST ISSUE Raises major concerns: Can the state redirect pension funds? What protections exist for retirement systems? 🏙️ SEATTLE WARNING SIGN Columbia Tower Club shuts down Downtown office vacancy: 38% (highest among major U.S. cities) 📉 Signals: Economic slowdown Reduced business activity 🧠 BIGGER PICTURE Across all stories: ➡️ Laws being challenged in court ➡️ Billions in public funds under scrutiny ➡️ Economic warning signs emerging 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Supreme Court could step in on sheriff law Pension lawsuit moves forward Continued economic pressure in Seattle 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, legal breakdowns, and economic coverage #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #TaxpayerMoney #CourtRuling #Politics #Pension #Economy #LegalNews #USNews #PublicPolicy 2026-05-01T23:08:57.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1235 washington statepension fundlawsuitseattleeconomycolumbia tower clubsheriff law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1843574/why-farmers-are-paying-fuel-taxes-they-were-suppos-W45LfrL2PK https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1843574_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1843574_original_360.mp4 Why Farmers Are Paying Fuel Taxes They Were Supposed to Avoid Farmers in Washington State say a promised fuel exemption tied to the Climate Commitment Act (CCA) has failed — leaving them paying higher fuel costs despite being legally exempt. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down how policy breakdowns are impacting agriculture — and potentially your grocery bill. ⛽ TOP STORY: FUEL EXEMPTION BREAKDOWN Farmers were originally: Guaranteed exemption from fuel-related costs under CCA Reality now: Many are still paying significantly higher fuel prices 📊 Key issue: ➡️ Exemption exists on paper — but not in practice 💰 WHAT WENT WRONG State responsible for: Implementing exemption system Farmers say: The system doesn’t work The state has failed to: Deliver relief Provide clear solutions 📢 Claim: ➡️ “We don’t know how to do it” response from the state 📈 IMPACT ON FARMERS Rising fuel costs for: Equipment Transportation Daily operations 📉 Result: Increased financial pressure Reduced profitability 🛒 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU These costs don’t stay on the farm: ➡️ Higher production costs ➡️ Higher food prices ➡️ Increased cost of living 💸 BIGGER TAXPAYER ISSUE Policy promised relief Implementation failed 📊 Key question: ➡️ Are taxpayers and businesses paying for policies that aren’t working? 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued pressure on the state to fix exemption system Ongoing debate over CCA costs Potential policy changes ahead 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, cost-of-living coverage, and policy breakdowns #GasPrices #Farming #CostOfLiving #WashingtonState #TaxpayerMoney #ClimatePolicy #BreakingNews #Agriculture #Economy #PublicPolicy 2026-05-02T00:30:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 fuel taxfarmerWashington StateClimate Commitment ActCCAfuel exemptionagriculturefood pricestaxpayer moneypublic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1844247/should-unions-control-teacher-pay-new-bill-sparks-1Iit7m_LlW https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1844247_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1844247_video_v5_360.mp4 Should Unions Control Teacher Pay? New Bill Sparks Debate A new proposal aims to change how teachers are paid, allowing raises to go directly to educators without delays. In this segment, we break down the plan and the debate over the role of unions in education funding. 🏫 TOP STORY: DIRECT TEACHER PAY Proposal includes: Faster process for teacher salary increases Goal: ➡️ Ensure funding reaches teachers immediately 💰 WHAT’S CHANGING Raises would: Move directly from funding to teachers Intended to avoid: Delays in distribution 📊 Key idea: ➡️ Streamline how pay increases are delivered ⚖️ UNION ROLE UNDER DEBATE Proposal raises questions about: Influence of teacher unions Argument: ➡️ Organizations should reflect support from members 🔥 KEY ISSUE ➡️ Should compensation decisions: Go through unions OR Be delivered directly to teachers? 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS Impacts: Teacher pay Education funding Policy decisions in schools 💸 BIGGER PICTURE Raises questions about: How education dollars are managed Who controls teacher compensation Efficiency in public spending 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Legislative discussions ongoing Potential changes to education funding structure Continued debate among stakeholders 🔔 Subscribe for more education policy coverage, taxpayer-focused reporting, and legal updates #Education #TeacherPay #Unions #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #Schools #Politics #USNews #GovernmentSpending #Teachers 2026-05-03T23:30:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 teacher payteacher unionseducation fundingpublic policygovernment spendingteacher salaryschool unionseducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1844248/retirees-sound-alarm-pension-changes-creating-stre-TqcW7KmQHP https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1844248_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1844248_original_360.mp4 Retirees Sound Alarm: Pension Changes Creating ‘Stress’ for Seniors Retired law enforcement officers and firefighters are speaking out, warning that recent pension changes are creating stress and uncertainty for elderly beneficiaries. In this segment, we highlight the human impact behind the policy debate. 👮‍♂️ WHO IS AFFECTED Roughly 5,500 remaining retirees Includes: Law enforcement officers Firefighters Surviving spouses 📊 Age range: ➡️ Many are 72 to 90 years old 💰 THE CORE CONCERN Retirees say: The fund is a trust, not excess money Concern: ➡️ Changes could impact long-term stability ⚠️ EMOTIONAL & HUMAN IMPACT Many retirees: Experienced trauma during their careers Continue to deal with: PTSD Physical injuries 📢 Key point: ➡️ Financial uncertainty adds additional stress 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS This is more than policy: ➡️ It affects real people ➡️ Long-term financial security ➡️ Quality of life in retirement 💸 BIGGER PICTURE Raises key questions: How should pension funds be managed? What protections exist for retirees? What happens when funds are restructured? 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Legal challenges continue Policy debate ongoing Future of pension system still uncertain 🔥 HASHTAGS (SEARCH + REACH MAXED) #Retirement #Pension #FirstResponders #BreakingNews #MentalHealth #WashingtonState #TaxpayerMoney #PublicPolicy #USNews #SupportFirstResponders 2026-05-03T22:00:57.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 RetirementPensionFirst RespondersLaw EnforcementFirefightersFinancial SecuritySenior CitizensPublic PolicyPTSDMental Health https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1844250/desantis-on-property-taxes-your-home-shouldnt-be-a-YkP9u1650p https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1844250_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1844250_video_v5_360.mp4 DeSantis on Property Taxes: ‘Your Home Shouldn’t Be an ATM’ As home values rise, many homeowners are feeling the squeeze from increasing property taxes. In this segment, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis outlines a plan to protect primary homeowners while still taxing investment and commercial properties. 🏠 TOP STORY: HOMEOWNERS FEEL THE PINCH Rising home values: Driving higher property tax bills Impact: Increasing costs for homeowners 📊 Key issue: ➡️ Higher valuations = higher taxes 💰 PROPOSED APPROACH Focus on: Expanding homestead protections Goal: ➡️ Reduce burden on primary residences ⚖️ WHO WOULD STILL BE TAXED Investment properties Second homes Short-term rentals (Airbnb-style) Commercial properties 📊 Strategy: ➡️ Shift tax burden away from primary homeowners 🔥 KEY MESSAGE 📢 “Your home shouldn’t be used as an ATM for government.” ➡️ Emphasis on: Homeownership protection Preventing loss of homes due to taxes 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS Housing affordability Cost of living Long-term homeownership stability 💸 BIGGER PICTURE Raises questions about: How property taxes are structured Who should bear the burden Role of local government funding 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Policy discussions on tax reform Potential legislative action Continued debate over housing costs 🔔 Subscribe for more cost-of-living coverage, tax policy updates, and economic analysis #PropertyTaxes #CostOfLiving #Housing #RonDeSantis #BreakingNews #RealEstate #Economy #USNews #Homeownership #TaxPolicy 2026-05-03T20:30:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Ron DeSantisProperty TaxesFloridaHomeownersReal EstateTax ReformHomestead ExemptionHousing Affordability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1844252/huge-win-for-voters-court-blocks-sheriff-law-fight-nj77oC8GYN https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1844252_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1844252_original_360.mp4 ‘Huge Win for Voters’ — Court Blocks Sheriff Law, Fight Not Over A sheriff candidate is calling a recent court ruling a “huge win for voters” after a judge blocked a controversial law impacting who can run for office. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we bring you reaction from inside the legal fight — and what could happen next. ⚖️ TOP STORY: COURT BLOCKS SHERIFF LAW Judge issues preliminary injunction Key parts of the law: Prevented certain candidates from running 📊 Result: ➡️ Law temporarily stopped 🗳️ REACTION: ‘WIN FOR VOTERS’ Candidate response: Calls ruling a victory for voter rights 📢 Key message: ➡️ Voters — not lawmakers — should decide elections ⚠️ CONCERNS OVER GOVERNMENT POWER Critics argue: Law was an overreach Claim: ➡️ Could block candidates from office 🔥 THE FIGHT CONTINUES Case is not over: State could appeal to WA Supreme Court 📊 What’s at stake: ➡️ Final ruling could determine: Who can run Who decides elections 💰 WHY THIS MATTERS Impacts: Election rules Candidate eligibility Also involves: Ongoing taxpayer-funded legal battles 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Possible Supreme Court appeal Further legal challenges Final ruling still pending 🔔 Subscribe for more election coverage, legal updates, and taxpayer-focused reporting 🔥 HASHTAGS (SEARCH + REACH MAXED) #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #CourtRuling #Elections #VotingRights #Politics #LegalNews #PublicPolicy #USNews #Government 2026-05-03T19:00:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washington StateCourt RulingElectionsVoting RightsSheriff Law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1844254/seattle-office-crisis-38-vacancy-rate-highest-in-t-E_J1YzYSe9 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1844254_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1844254_original_360.mp4 Seattle Office Crisis: 38% Vacancy Rate — Highest in the U.S. Office vacancy rates in Seattle have reached 38%, the highest among major cities in the United States. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down what that means for businesses, downtown activity, and the city’s economic future. 📉 TOP STORY: 38% OFFICE VACANCY Seattle office vacancy rate: 38% Ranking: Highest of any major metro area 📊 Key takeaway: ➡️ A large portion of downtown office space is sitting empty 🏙️ WHY THIS MATTERS Fewer office workers means: Less foot traffic Fewer customers Reduced demand for services 📢 Impact: ➡️ Businesses that rely on office workers struggle to survive 💰 BUSINESS RIPPLE EFFECT High-end venues and services: Depend on nearby offices Without that base: Revenue declines Closures become more likely ⚠️ WHAT THIS SIGNALS Possible long-term shift in: Work habits Downtown economies Business investment 📊 Bigger concern: ➡️ Slower economic recovery 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This impacts: Local economy Job opportunities Cost of doing business ➡️ Trends like this can shape the future of major cities 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Ongoing monitoring of office occupancy Potential policy responses Continued business adjustments 🔔 Subscribe for more economic analysis, business news, and taxpayer-focused reporting #Seattle #Economy #BreakingNews #BusinessNews #RealEstate #Downtown #WashingtonState #USNews #EconomicTrends #OfficeSpace 2026-05-03T17:30:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 SeattleOffice VacancyReal EstateEconomic ImpactBusinessDowntownWashington StateCommercial Real Estate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1844256/income-tax-fight-gas-money-controversy-where-your-XGwkDTnAVv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1844256_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1844256_video_v5_360.mp4 Income Tax Fight + Gas Money Controversy — Where Your Money Is Going From a controversial income tax battle to gas price funds being spent across Washington State, major questions are being raised about who controls your money and how it’s being used. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down multiple developing stories impacting taxpayers, businesses, and farmers. ⚖️ TOP STORY: INCOME TAX & ATTORNEY GENERAL QUESTIONS New documents show: Nearly 1,000 pages of internal communications Reveal discussions between: Attorney General’s office Lawmakers crafting the income tax bill 📊 Key issue: ➡️ How the bill was structured and whether voters could weigh in AG response: Says advising lawmakers is: Standard legal practice 🗳️ INCOME TAX REFERENDUM FIGHT Case heading to Washington Supreme Court Key question: ➡️ Will voters get a say on the income tax? 📊 Issue: “Necessity clause” used to: Block referendum 💰 BUSINESS IMPACT: LEAVING THE STATE? Business leaders warn: New taxes could drive: Companies Investment Jobs out of Washington 📊 Concern: ➡️ Reduced economic growth and capital flight ⛽ GAS MONEY CONTROVERSY (CCA FUNDING) Over $500,000 in Climate Commitment Act funds distributed Funded by: Higher gas prices (50¢+ per gallon) 📊 Allegation: Some funds used for: Messaging campaigns targeting agriculture ⚠️ STATE RESPONSE & OVERSIGHT QUESTIONS Department of Health acknowledged: Funding and messaging concerns Instructed: Removal of state logo from materials 📢 But: ➡️ Some content still appears online 🌾 FARMERS PUSH BACK Agriculture groups say: Messaging is misleading Raise concerns about: Public funds being used against farms 💸 BROKEN PROMISE: FUEL EXEMPTION FAILS Farmers were supposed to be: Exempt from fuel-related costs Reality: Many still paying higher fuel prices 📊 Result: ➡️ Increased operating costs 📉 AGRICULTURE UNDER PRESSURE Farms facing: Higher labor costs Increased regulation Reports show: Farms closing across the state 📢 Key concern: ➡️ Long-term impact on food supply and prices 🧠 BIGGER PICTURE Across all these stories: ➡️ Taxpayer money is being collected ➡️ Decisions are being made by government agencies ➡️ Impacts are being felt by businesses and farmers 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Supreme Court decision on income tax referendum Continued scrutiny of public spending Ongoing economic impacts 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, cost-of-living coverage, and policy analysis #IncomeTax #GasPrices #TaxpayerMoney #WashingtonState #BreakingNews #Politics #Economy #Farming #PublicPolicy #USNews 2026-05-03T17:00:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1492 Washington Stateincome taxgas pricesstate fundingfarmersagriculture regulationscapital flightstate supreme courtSave Family FarmingDepartment of Healthfamily farmingAttorney General Nick Brownbusiness relocationinvestmentfuel tax exemption https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1844259/ptsd-and-trauma-the-hidden-cost-of-first-responder-FCdqQviZzF https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1844259_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1844259_video_v5_360.mp4 PTSD and Trauma: The Hidden Cost of First Responder Work First responders often carry the weight of their work long after their careers end. In this segment, we hear firsthand about the physical and emotional toll faced by law enforcement and emergency personnel — and why it matters in today’s policy debates. 👮‍♂️ THE HUMAN SIDE OF THE STORY Years of exposure to: Violent scenes Fatal incidents High-stress environments 📢 Reality: ➡️ These experiences don’t fade over time 🧠 LONG-TERM IMPACT Many first responders deal with: PTSD Chronic stress Lasting physical injuries 📊 Key point: ➡️ The effects can last decades ⚠️ WHY THIS MATTERS NOW This perspective is part of a larger conversation about: Retirement systems Long-term care Support for those who served 💰 BIGGER POLICY CONNECTION Ongoing debates about: Pension security Healthcare support Public funding priorities 📢 Key question: ➡️ Are systems in place to support those who’ve served enough? 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued policy debates Ongoing legal challenges tied to benefits Broader conversation about support for first responders 🔔 Subscribe for more real-world stories, policy coverage, and taxpayer-focused reporting #FirstResponders #PTSD #MentalHealth #Police #Firefighters #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #USNews #SupportFirstResponders #RealStories 2026-05-03T16:00:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 First RespondersPTSDTraumaMental HealthLaw EnforcementEmergency PersonnelPublic PolicyStressChronic StressPhysical Injuries https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1844261/judge-finds-constitutional-issues-law-put-on-hold-y6fxTnBR-L https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1844261_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1844261_video_v5_360.mp4 Judge Finds Constitutional Issues — Law Put on Hold The same Washington judge who recently blocked a controversial sheriff law is now hearing another legal challenge, adding to growing questions about the law’s constitutionality. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down what happened in court — and why the fight is far from over. ⚖️ TOP STORY: SAME JUDGE, NEW CHALLENGE Thurston County Superior Court Judge Christine Schaller: Previously granted preliminary injunction 📊 Context: ➡️ Law already partially blocked 🔥 WHAT HAPPENED EARLIER THIS WEEK Lawsuit filed by: Four Eastern Washington sheriffs Argument: Law violates First Amendment rights 📢 Concern: ➡️ Speech and associations could be used against elected officials 🧠 JUDGE’S KEY FINDING Court determined: There are serious constitutional questions 📊 Result: ➡️ Preliminary injunction granted ➡️ Law temporarily stopped from taking effect 🗳️ WHY THIS MATTERS Affects: Elected sheriffs Future candidates Raises broader concerns about: Free speech Government authority 💰 TAXPAYER IMPACT Multiple lawsuits now filed Ongoing legal battle funded by: Public resources 💸 Result: ➡️ Continued taxpayer costs ⚔️ WHAT THIS MEANS GOING FORWARD Legal challenges are: Expanding Courts will determine: Whether the law can stand 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Additional hearings expected Possible appeals Case could move to higher courts 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, legal updates, and election coverage #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #CourtRuling #FirstAmendment #Politics #LegalNews #VotingRights #PublicPolicy #USNews #Government 2026-05-03T14:30:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Washington StateCourt RulingFirst AmendmentPoliticsLegal NewsVoting RightsPublic PolicyUS NewsGovernmentsheriff lawconstitutional issues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1844263/do-they-need-this-tax-300m-surplus-sparks-debate-lD9MaYDGA1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1844263_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1844263_video_v5_360.mp4 Do They Need This Tax? $300M Surplus Sparks Debate Spokane voters will soon decide on a major sales tax renewal, but critics say the transit agency may already have hundreds of millions in excess funds. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the debate over taxes, spending, and whether the funding is truly necessary. 💰 TOP STORY: SALES TAX RENEWAL ON THE BALLOT Spokane Transit Authority: Wants to renew a 0.2% sales tax Generates: ~$30 million per year 📊 Important: ➡️ Tax doesn’t expire until 2028 ➡️ Vote would extend it for 20 more years 📊 CRITICS: AGENCY HAS TOO MUCH MONEY Business leaders point to: $319 million in surplus over 9 years 📢 Claim: ➡️ Agency consistently: Underestimated revenue Built large reserves 🔥 THE “MISSION CREEP” ARGUMENT Critics say: Original voter-approved projects are already complete Concern: ➡️ New tax would fund: New projects not originally approved by voters 🚌 WHAT THE MONEY WOULD FUND Proposed uses: New buses Station expansions Major corridor project (~$150M total) 📊 Goal: ➡️ Compete for $82M in federal funding ⚖️ TRANSIT AUTHORITY RESPONSE Says: Reserves are for future projects Argument: ➡️ Renewing tax shows financial stability 🗳️ WHO BENEFITS — AND WHO PAYS Transit riders: Small percentage of population Funding: Paid by all taxpayers 📢 Key question: ➡️ Should everyone pay for a service used by a few? 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Vote scheduled: August primary election If passed: Locks in tax for 20 years If rejected: Can be reintroduced before 2028 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This is about: 💰 Your sales tax dollars 🗳️ Your vote on long-term spending ⚖️ Government accountability 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, election coverage, and policy breakdowns #TaxIncrease #SalesTax #Spokane #WashingtonState #TaxpayerMoney #BreakingNews #Politics #PublicPolicy #USNews #GovernmentSpending 2026-05-03T14:01:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 561 Spokanesales taxtax increasegovernment spendingWashington Statetaxpayer money https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1844265/pension-fund-ending-lawsuit-challenges-state-move-bOVnzCx2h2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1844265_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1844265_original_360.mp4 Pension Fund Ending? Lawsuit Challenges State Move Over Retiree Benefits A new class action lawsuit is challenging a state law that will phase out a long-standing pension fund for law enforcement officers and firefighters. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the legal battle and what it could mean for retirees and taxpayers. 💰 TOP STORY: PENSION FUND PHASE-OUT State law: Ends the LEOFF 1 pension fund Timeline: Set to expire by June 2029 📊 Plan: ➡️ Remaining beneficiaries moved into another system ⚖️ LAWSUIT FILED Retired first responders argue: Move is unconstitutional Concern: Increased exposure to: Market risk Long-term uncertainty 👮‍♂️ WHO IS AFFECTED Law enforcement officers Firefighters Surviving spouses 📊 Many are: Retired On fixed incomes 💸 STATE’S POSITION Supporters say: Fund is overfunded Plan allows: Use of excess funds for other needs ⚠️ KEY DEBATE ➡️ Is this: Responsible use of surplus funds? OR A risk to retirement security? 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This raises major questions: How secure are public pensions? Can the state redirect retirement funds? What happens if markets decline? 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Case moves through courts Possible appeals Broader implications for pension policy 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, retirement coverage, and legal analysis #Pension #Retirement #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #GovernmentSpending #TaxpayerMoney #Politics #LegalNews #USNews #PublicPolicy 2026-05-02T23:00:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 pension fundretirement benefitslawsuitstate lawlaw enforcementfirefighterstaxpayer moneypublic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1844266/judge-blocks-law-in-rare-ruling-signals-it-may-be-1tZqdb9PBP https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1844266_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1844266_video_v5_360.mp4 Judge Blocks Law in Rare Ruling — Signals It May Be Unconstitutional A Washington judge has taken the rare step of blocking key parts of a law before it even takes effect, signaling major concerns about its legality. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down what a preliminary injunction means — and why this ruling is significant. ⚖️ TOP STORY: LAW BLOCKED BEFORE IMPLEMENTATION Thurston County Superior Court Judge Christine Schaller: Granted a preliminary injunction Effect: Suspends key parts of the law from taking effect 🔥 WHY THIS IS A BIG DEAL Preliminary injunctions are: Difficult to obtain Require a high legal standard 📊 What it means: ➡️ Judge believes the case is strong 🧠 WHAT THE JUDGE IS SIGNALING By granting the injunction: The court is indicating: The law may be unconstitutional Plaintiffs are likely to win ⚠️ Key takeaway: ➡️ This is an early but powerful signal about the case’s outcome 💰 TAXPAYER IMPACT Legal challenges like this: Require state resources Lead to extended court battles 💸 Result: ➡️ Taxpayer-funded litigation likely to continue 🏛️ WHAT THIS MEANS GOING FORWARD Law is now: Partially or fully paused Case will move toward: Further hearings Possible appeals 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: 🗳️ How laws are enforced ⚖️ Limits of government power 💰 How taxpayer money is spent on legal fights 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Clarification on which sections are blocked Appeals from the state likely Potential higher court review 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, legal breakdowns, and policy coverage #BreakingNews #CourtRuling #LegalNews #WashingtonState #Politics #Law #TaxpayerMoney #PublicPolicy #USNews #Government 2026-05-02T21:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Washington StateCourt RulingLegal NewsPreliminary InjunctionUnconstitutional LawTaxpayer MoneyPublic Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1844267/supreme-court-limits-gerrymandering-major-ruling-o-uEQLLi0HO5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1844267_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1844267_video_v5_360.mp4 Supreme Court Limits Gerrymandering — Major Ruling on District Maps The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a significant decision limiting how states can draw political districts, especially when it comes to the use of race. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down what the ruling means for redistricting, elections, and political power across the country. ⚖️ TOP STORY: SUPREME COURT DECISION Court ruled 6–3 in a Louisiana case Focus: How race is used in drawing congressional districts 📊 Key takeaway: ➡️ States cannot rely primarily on race when creating district maps 🗺️ WHAT THE CASE WAS ABOUT Louisiana redrew maps to: Create a second majority-Black district Court found: This crossed into illegal racial gerrymandering 🔥 WHAT THIS CHANGES Sets new limits on: Redistricting practices Affects: How states balance representation and legal requirements 📢 Bigger question: ➡️ Where is the line between fair representation and unlawful map-drawing? 🗳️ WHY THIS MATTERS This ruling impacts: Election outcomes Representation in Congress How district lines are drawn nationwide 💰 BIGGER PICTURE Redistricting decisions influence: Political control Policy direction Allocation of taxpayer resources 📅 WHAT’S NEXT States may revisit district maps Potential legal challenges ahead Broader impact on future elections 🔔 Subscribe for more election coverage, legal analysis, and policy breakdowns #SupremeCourt #Gerrymandering #Redistricting #Elections #Politics #BreakingNews #VotingRights #LegalNews #USNews #PublicPolicy 2026-05-02T20:00:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Supreme Courtgerrymanderingredistrictingelection lawvoting rightsracial gerrymanderingpolitical districts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1844268/pennsylvania-school-cell-phone-ban-backed-with-man-zbvRm97xrW https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1844268_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1844268_original_360.mp4 Pennsylvania school cell phone ban backed, with many exceptions (The Center Square) - A state House committee on Tuesday moved a step closer to eliminating a major distraction in schools by passing a bill which - with many exceptions - would prohibit student cell phone use during the school day. 2026-05-02T18:31:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 cell phone banschool cell phonesPennsylvania schoolsstudent cell phone useeducationstate house committeeschool policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1844269/spirit-airlines-bailout-trump-says-only-if-its-a-g-bh8kp91Piq https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1844269_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1844269_video_v5_360.mp4 Spirit Airlines Bailout? Trump Says ‘Only If It’s a Good Deal’ With Spirit Airlines warning of a possible shutdown, questions are growing about whether the government could step in — and what it would cost taxpayers. In this segment, President Trump responds to questions about a potential bailout and the future of the airline. ✈️ TOP STORY: SPIRIT AIRLINES IN TROUBLE Reports suggest: Possible shutdown if no deal is reached Company seeking: Financial relief or restructuring 📊 Timeline: ➡️ Decision expected soon 💰 BAILOUT ON THE TABLE? Trump says: Open to helping — but only if: It’s a “good deal” 📢 Key issue: ➡️ Whether taxpayer money could be used 👷 JOBS AT RISK Thousands of employees potentially affected Concerns over: Layoffs Industry ripple effects ⚖️ KEY QUESTION ➡️ Should the government step in to save struggling companies? Supporters say: Protect jobs and stability Critics argue: Risk of taxpayer burden 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU Bailouts are funded by: Public resources Impact includes: Federal spending Airline industry stability Travel costs 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Final decision expected soon Possible restructuring or shutdown Broader impact on airline industry 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, business news, and economic coverage #SpiritAirlines #BreakingNews #Bailout #Economy #Jobs #Trump #BusinessNews #USNews #Travel #GovernmentSpending 2026-05-02T16:22:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 Spirit AirlinesBailoutTrumpAirline IndustryTaxpayersGovernment SpendingJobs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1844270/4-billion-pension-fight-lawsuit-claims-state-raide-W7t7OdJMfG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1844270_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1844270_video_v5_360.mp4 $4 Billion Pension Fight — Lawsuit Claims State ‘Raided’ Retiree Funds A new class action lawsuit is challenging a major decision by Washington lawmakers involving up to $4 BILLION from a law enforcement pension fund. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the legal fight, the financial impact, and why retirees say their benefits are at risk. 💰 TOP STORY: $4 BILLION PENSION DISPUTE Law allows: Transfer of up to $4 billion Source: Law enforcement & firefighter pension fund 📊 State’s position: Fund is overfunded Money can be used to: Support other budget needs ⚖️ LAWSUIT FILED Class action filed by: Retired first responders Claim: Move is unconstitutional Puts pension system at risk 📢 Key concern: ➡️ Exposure to market downturns 🚨 WHAT RETIREES ARE SAYING Pension holders argue: Fund is a trust, not surplus money Concern: Long-term stability 📊 Population affected: ~5,500 retirees remaining Many: Elderly Depend on fixed income 👮‍♂️ REAL HUMAN IMPACT Includes: Law enforcement officers Firefighters Surviving spouses 📢 Concerns raised: Financial security Health-related stress Long-term benefits 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This raises major questions: ➡️ Can the state redirect pension funds? ➡️ How secure are public retirement systems? ➡️ What happens when budgets run short? 🧾 STATE RESPONSE Attorney General’s Office: Reviewing lawsuit Department of Retirement Systems: Declined comment during litigation 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Case moves through courts Potential appeals Long-term impact on pension policy 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, retirement policy coverage, and legal analysis #Pension #TaxpayerMoney #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #GovernmentSpending #Retirement #Politics #LegalNews #USNews #PublicPolicy 2026-05-02T16:00:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 394 PensionRetirementLawsuitPension FundFirst RespondersWashington StateRetiree BenefitsPublic PolicyLegal NewsTaxpayer Money https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1844271/gerrymandering-controversy-political-maps-shake-up-_Rjt16ITsU https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1844271_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1844271_video_v5_360.mp4 Gerrymandering Controversy: Political Maps Shake Up WA Washington State’s past redistricting decisions are back in focus, raising questions about gerrymandering and its impact on elections. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down how redrawn district maps reshaped political power — and forced one lawmaker to run in a completely different district. 🗺️ TOP STORY: DISTRICT MAPS REDRAWN Washington’s 15th legislative district was redrawn New boundaries described as: Highly irregular Significantly altered 📊 Key claim: Redistricting aimed to: Change voting dynamics in the district ⚖️ GERRYMANDERING CONCERNS Critics say: Maps were drawn using racial considerations Debate centers on: Fair representation vs manipulation 📢 Key issue: ➡️ Did the redraw fairly represent voters — or reshape outcomes? 🏛️ REAL IMPACT: LAWMAKER DISPLACED State Senator Nikki Torres: Effectively pushed out of her district Now running in: A different district entirely ⚠️ Result: Major political shakeup Candidates forced to relocate 🔄 POLITICAL “MUSICAL CHAIRS” Redistricting triggered: Multiple candidates shifting districts New election matchups 📊 Impact: Changes who runs Changes who wins 🗳️ WHY THIS MATTERS This affects: Who represents your community How elections are decided How district lines shape political outcomes 💰 BIGGER PICTURE Redistricting decisions influence: Government control Policy outcomes Allocation of taxpayer resources 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued debate over district fairness Potential legal challenges Ongoing election impacts 🔔 Subscribe for more election coverage, legal analysis, and taxpayer-focused reporting #Gerrymandering #Redistricting #WashingtonState #Elections #Politics #VotingRights #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #USNews #Representation 2026-05-02T15:30:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 gerrymanderingredistrictingWashington Stateelectionsvoting rightspolitical mapsNikki Torreslegislative district https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1844272/election-fight-sheriff-candidates-cleared-to-run-W1g4cJJmJi https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1844272_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1844272_video_v5_360.mp4 Election Fight: Sheriff Candidates Cleared to Run A Washington judge has issued a second preliminary injunction against a controversial sheriff law, just days before candidates were set to file for office. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down what happened inside the courtroom — and what it means for elections, voter rights, and government power. ⚖️ TOP STORY: SECOND INJUNCTION GRANTED Thurston County Superior Court Judge Christine Schaller: Blocks key parts of Senate Bill 5974 This is now: The second lawsuit to succeed against the law 📊 Impact: ➡️ Candidates can still file for office next week 🗳️ WHY THIS WAS URGENT Filing deadline: May 4–8, 2026 Without the ruling: Some candidates would have been: Blocked from running entirely 📢 Judge’s key point: ➡️ That would be a serious violation of rights 🧠 WHAT THE JUDGE SAID Found: A well-grounded fear of rights being violated Ruled: Candidates would suffer real and substantial harm ⚠️ Key takeaway: ➡️ Being denied access to the ballot = constitutional injury ⚔️ WHAT THE LAW REQUIRED New rules for sheriff candidates: Age requirements 5 years continuous law enforcement experience 📊 Problem: ➡️ Some candidates would be disqualified immediately 👮‍♂️ REAL IMPACT: CANDIDATES NEARLY BLOCKED Lawsuit filed by: Sheriff candidates Washington State Sheriffs’ Association 📢 Example: ➡️ One candidate with 20+ years military service still wouldn’t qualify ⚠️ STATE PUSHES BACK HARD Attorney General’s office: Filed emergency request to WA Supreme Court Goal: Reinstate the law immediately 📊 Timeline: ➡️ Decision could come within days 💰 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This is about: 🗳️ Who gets to run for office ⚖️ Who controls election rules 💸 Taxpayer-funded legal battles 📢 Big question: ➡️ Should lawmakers decide who can run — or voters? 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Supreme Court could act as early as next week Filing period begins immediately Case likely heading to higher courts 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, legal updates, and election coverage #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #CourtRuling #Elections #Politics #LegalNews #VotingRights #PublicPolicy #USNews #Government 2026-05-02T15:00:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 529 Washington Statecourt rulingelectionsvoting rightspublic policysheriff candidate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1844273/seattle-landmark-closes-as-office-vacancies-hit-38-fcw5hWRlSV https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1844273_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1844273_original_360.mp4 Seattle Landmark Closes as Office Vacancies Hit 38% — What’s Happening? A major landmark at the top of the Columbia Tower has shut down, as the city faces the highest office vacancy rate of any major metro area in the U.S. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down what the closure could mean for Seattle’s economy, businesses, and future growth. 🏙️ TOP STORY: ICONIC VENUE SHUTS DOWN Columbia Tower Club: Located on the 76th floor Known for: High-end dining Business meetings Panoramic views of Seattle 📊 Status: ➡️ Closed after failing to recover post-pandemic 📉 THE BIGGER PROBLEM Seattle office vacancy rate: 38% ⚠️ Key stat: ➡️ Highest among major U.S. cities 💰 WHY THIS MATTERS Fewer occupied offices means: Less foot traffic Fewer business clients Reduced revenue for local businesses 📊 Impact: ➡️ High-end venues struggle without nearby workforce 🏢 DOMINO EFFECT ON BUSINESSES Office vacancies lead to: Restaurant closures Reduced services Job losses 📢 Key takeaway: ➡️ Economic slowdown spreads beyond offices 📉 WHAT THIS SIGNALS Possible long-term shift in: Work patterns Downtown activity Business investment 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This impacts: Local economy Job market Business environment ➡️ Signals broader trends affecting major cities 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Unclear future for the space Continued monitoring of: Downtown recovery Office occupancy trends 🔔 Subscribe for more economic analysis, business news, and taxpayer-focused reporting #Seattle #Economy #BreakingNews #BusinessNews #RealEstate #CostOfLiving #WashingtonState #USNews #Downtown #EconomicTrends 2026-05-02T14:01:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 182 SeattleEconomyOffice VacancyColumbia TowerBusiness NewsReal EstateWashington StateEconomic Trends https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1844274/public-funds-controversy-state-logo-still-on-campa-uaw5wbj12K https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1844274_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1844274_original_360.mp4 Public Funds Controversy: State Logo Still on Campaign New questions are being raised about how public funds and state branding are being used in Washington State. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down a situation where a state agency acknowledged concerns — and told a group to make changes — but those changes may not have been fully carried out. 💰 TOP STORY: PUBLICLY FUNDED CONTENT UNDER SCRUTINY Department of Health confirms: Funding was provided to an outside organization Purpose included: “Community storytelling” related to environmental issues ⚠️ STATE RESPONSE Department of Health instructed the group to: Remove the state logo from materials Update promotional content Take down certain videos 📊 Reason: ➡️ Avoid impression of official state endorsement 🔍 WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW Despite those instructions: Some materials still appear online State logo reportedly still visible 📢 Key concern: ➡️ Were the requested changes fully implemented? 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO TAXPAYERS This raises key questions: How is public money being used? Are state agencies properly overseeing funded groups? Is government branding being used appropriately? 🧠 BIGGER ISSUE: OVERSIGHT & ACCOUNTABILITY State agencies: Fund outside organizations Responsibility: Ensure proper use of funds and messaging 📊 When issues arise: ➡️ Enforcement and follow-through matter 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Possible follow-up from state agencies Continued scrutiny of funded programs Questions about oversight processes 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, accountability coverage, and policy breakdowns #TaxpayerMoney #GovernmentSpending #WashingtonState #BreakingNews #Accountability #PublicPolicy #Politics #USNews #Oversight #Transparency 2026-05-02T14:00:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Taxpayer MoneyGovernment SpendingWashington StateAccountabilityPublic PolicyOversightTransparencyState FundsState AgencyEnvironmental Issues https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1844275/illinois-immigration-report-raises-questions-as-la-FC4qBOfh3P https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1844275_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1844275_video_v5_360.mp4 Illinois Immigration Report Raises Questions as Lawmakers Debate Mask Bill A new report from the Illinois Accountability Commission is raising questions about federal immigration enforcement after detailing alleged misconduct by officers during operations in Chicago and surrounding areas. The findings have been referred to prosecutors, but it remains unclear whether any charges can move forward under current law. The report adds to an ongoing debate in Illinois over cooperation between state and federal authorities, with some lawmakers pushing to reopen communication with immigration officials while others defend existing restrictions. At the same time, Illinois lawmakers are advancing new workplace protections that would prevent employers from requiring workers to remove masks worn for medical purposes. Supporters argue the measure protects employee rights, while critics say it could create complications for enforcing workplace policies and uniform standards. The developments come as the legislature approaches its end-of-session deadline, with key policy decisions—including the state budget—still to be finalized in the coming weeks. 2026-05-02T12:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 369 Illinoisimmigrationmask billworkplaceJB Pritzkerlaw enforcementfederaloperation midway blitzIllinois Accountability Commission https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1844276/teacher-unions-spent-over-1b-on-political-causes-s-RbDQTO4bAQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1844276_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1844276_original_360.mp4 Teacher Unions Spent Over $1B on Political Causes Since 2015 In this America’s Talking segment from The Center Square Daily, we look at headlines impacting taxpayers nationwide. Major teachers unions have spent more than $1 billion on political activity and advocacy since 2015, according to a new report, including hundreds of millions directed toward federal and state-level campaigns and policy efforts. Federal immigration enforcement is also in focus after Border Patrol agents in Florida announced their 1,000th arrest of a child sex offender in just four months, highlighting ongoing challenges tied to visa overstays and enforcement gaps. In California, lawmakers are weighing changes to energy assistance funding that could direct millions toward heating and cooling for farm worker housing, even as the state faces a projected $35 billion budget shortfall. Meanwhile, a North Carolina congressman is welcoming a House ethics review tied to allegations reported during a competitive election cycle, underscoring the political tensions ahead of the next round of federal races. #teachersunion #immigration #energypolicy #california #electionnews 2026-05-02T12:00:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 246 teachers unionpolitical spendingimmigrationborder patrolenergy policyCalifornia budgetethics reviewNorth Carolinafarm worker housing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1844277/veterans-report-improved-va-care-in-survey-Wo-P3V9j36 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1844277_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1844277_video_v5_360.mp4 Veterans Report Improved VA Care in Survey A new survey of U.S. veterans shows improving perceptions of care within the Department of Veterans Affairs, following earlier concerns about potential staffing cuts and service reductions. According to data from Mission Roll Call, more veterans now say VA performance is improving than worsening, with notable gains in quality of care and timeliness. The findings reflect a shift from 2025, when many veterans expressed concern about proposed changes and their potential impact on services. In this report, we break down: Key findings from the latest veterans survey Improvements in care quality and appointment timeliness Lingering concerns among veterans relying on the VA What the results could mean for future VA funding and policy The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs remains the largest integrated health care system in the country, serving millions of veterans. While perceptions appear to be improving, the survey highlights ongoing expectations for continued progress. Subscribe for fact-based reporting on policy, healthcare, and issues impacting veterans across the country. #Veterans #VA #VeteransAffairs #Healthcare #Military #VeteranCare 2026-05-02T11:30:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 439 veterans affairsVA healthcaremilitaryveteran careveterans surveyhealthcare policyMission Roll Call https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1844278/trump-eyes-troop-reductions-in-europe-gas-hits-6-i-C4TErIAqG5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1844278_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1844278_video_v5_360.mp4 Trump Eyes Troop Reductions in Europe, Gas Hits $6 in California President Donald Trump says he would considering pulling U.S. troops from Italy and Spain, as tensions rise with NATO allies during the ongoing Iran conflict. The remarks come as gas prices continue to surge across the United States, driven in part by instability in global energy markets and disruptions tied to the war. The national average has climbed above $4 per gallon, with some states seeing even higher prices as the conflict impacts oil supply routes and global trade. In this report, we break down: Trump’s comments on potentially reducing U.S. troop levels in Europe Growing tensions between the U.S. and key NATO allies How the Iran conflict is driving higher gas prices nationwide Energy markets have been heavily impacted by the war, with oil and gas prices rising amid fears of supply disruptions, particularly around key shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz. Subscribe for fact-based coverage of national and global stories impacting U.S. policy, the economy, and everyday Americans. #Trump #GasPrices #IranWar #USMilitary #NATO #EnergyCrisis #OilPrices 2026-05-02T11:00:58.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 272 TrumpUS militarytroop reductionsgas pricesIranNATOenergy crisisoil pricesEuropeSpainItaly https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1845366/transit-funding-fight-small-user-base-big-cost-20BbI_Vu1L https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1845366_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1845366_original_360.mp4 Transit Funding Fight: Small User Base, Big Cost A growing controversy in Spokane raises a key question: Who should pay for public transit? In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the debate over a proposed tax and whether it fairly reflects who actually uses the system. 💰 TOP STORY: WHO PAYS VS WHO BENEFITS Public transit usage: Only a small percentage of residents Funding: Paid by all taxpayers 📊 Key issue: ➡️ Majority pays — minority uses 📊 THE NUMBERS Estimated ridership: Roughly 2%–10% of population That means: ➡️ Up to 90%+ of residents help fund the system ⚖️ THE DEBATE Supporters: Say transit is a public service Critics: Question fairness of funding model 📢 Core question: ➡️ Should everyone pay for a service used by a few? 🧾 RESPONSE FROM TRANSIT AUTHORITY When asked about surplus concerns: Did not directly dispute claims 📊 Adds to: ➡️ Ongoing scrutiny over funding needs 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU Impacts: Sales taxes Cost of living Local government spending 📢 Key takeaway: ➡️ This is about how your tax dollars are used 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Voters may decide on future funding Continued debate over fairness Potential policy adjustments 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, local policy coverage, and economic analysis #TaxpayerMoney #Spokane #PublicTransit #BreakingNews #SalesTax #Politics #CostOfLiving #PublicPolicy #USNews #GovernmentSpending 2026-05-04T14:26:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 SpokanePublic TransitTaxpayer MoneyFundingSales TaxCost of LivingLocal GovernmentPublic Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1846062/sen-bateman-pushes-bill-to-expand-access-to-aborti-33s8se0Hlu https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1846062_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1846062_video_v5_360.mp4 Sen. Bateman Pushes Bill to Expand Access to Abortion Medication Sen. Bateman Pushes Bill to Expand Access to Abortion Medication 2026-05-04T17:35:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 172 abortion medicationmifepristoneaccess to carereproductive servicesWashington StateSenator BatemanDepartment of HealthDepartment of Correctionstelehealth https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1846076/wa-gas-prices-among-highest-in-nation-linked-to-st-AiJxERu6Fy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1846076_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1846076_original_360.mp4 WA Gas Prices Among Highest in Nation, Linked to State Taxes WA Gas Prices Among Highest in Nation, Linked to State Taxes 2026-05-04T17:55:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 100 gas pricesWashington statestate taxesfuel costsCO2 taxclimate commitment actlow carbon fuel standard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1846511/mission-creep-transit-tax-debate-grows-over-new-pr-jQ3jdsl4KD https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1846511_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1846511_original_360.mp4 ‘Mission Creep’? Transit Tax Debate Grows Over New Projects A growing debate in Spokane centers on whether a proposed transit tax renewal is necessary — or if it represents “mission creep” beyond what voters originally approved. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the concerns raised by business leaders and what it could mean for taxpayers. 💰 TOP STORY: ‘MISSION CREEP’ CLAIM Critics argue: Transit authority completed: All originally promised projects New proposal: Funds new projects not on the original list 📊 Key issue: ➡️ Same tax — different purpose 📊 WHAT VOTERS APPROVED 2016 tax measure included: A defined list of projects Timeline: 10–12 year completion window 📢 Status: ➡️ Projects have now been completed ⚠️ WHAT’S CHANGED New funding push tied to: A major upcoming project Goal: Compete for $82 million in federal funding 📊 Critics say: ➡️ This project was never part of the original plan 💸 DO THEY EVEN NEED THE TAX? Argument from critics: Agency could potentially: Complete the project without renewal 📢 Key question: ➡️ Is the tax necessary — or just expanding? 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS This raises important concerns about: Government accountability How taxpayer money is used Whether voter-approved plans are being changed 🗳️ WHAT VOTERS MUST DECIDE Should funding continue for: New projects beyond original promises? 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Tax renewal likely headed to voters Continued debate over spending priorities Scrutiny over project funding 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, policy breakdowns, and election coverage #TaxpayerMoney #Spokane #SalesTax #MissionCreep #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #Politics #GovernmentSpending #USNews #Accountability 2026-05-04T19:58:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 SpokaneTransit TaxMission CreepTaxpayer MoneyGovernment SpendingPublic PolicySales TaxFederal Funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1846709/the-center-square-daily-5-4-26-supreme-court-denie-CbZPRmEPjo https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1846709_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1846709_video_v5_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 5.4.26 | Supreme Court Denies a Gun Related Case The Supreme Court declines a major gun case, energy costs rise, the national debt hits 100% of GDP, and Illinois schools face a federal probe. On this episode of The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop breaks down the top national and state-level stories impacting taxpayers across the country. We begin with news from the U.S. Supreme Court, which declined to hear a case involving an Indiana gun shop accused of fueling gun violence in Chicago through allegedly selling guns to straw purchasers. We also break down several pending Second Amendment-related cases the Court has yet to act on, including challenges to firearm and magazine bans in multiple states. Then, we turn to rising energy costs and policy debates in Pennsylvania. The Center Square’s Christen Smith joins the show to explain how uncertainty from carbon pricing initiatives may have cost the state billions in investment, how regional grid policies are affecting energy prices, and what ongoing tensions between state leaders and grid operators could mean for consumers. Finally, we take a closer look at Illinois where state lawmakers react to a federal investigation into dozens of school districts, sparking debate over transparency, parental involvement, and federal oversight. Also, a new proposal could require registration and licensing for e-bikes and electric scooters, signaling possible changes for commuters across the state. Plus America's Talking with headlines from across the country: National - U.S. debt tops 100% of GDP, 'deeply troubling' for economy, national security https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_2b589901-28e7-4fe0-bcf8-c4f97688f263.html California - California High-Speed Rail Authority misses deadline for plan https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_577b0968-71f2-4818-9ecd-cb952ee6e3d0.html North Carolina - Policy change could lift pension benefit improvements for 1M https://www.thecentersquare.com/north_carolina/article_f45a182f-3328-4948-9be5-5394b0e33023.html Illinois - Gun rights advocate questions Illinois ballistic imaging plan https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_1fa0524f-1dc8-4af7-b92e-95c3ec624ed9.html Subscribe for daily updates on the stories shaping policy, budgets, and taxpayer impacts nationwide. #SupremeCourt #EnergyPolicy #NationalDebt #IllinoisNews #GunControl ____________ Credit: Photo: Chad Davis / ICE IN MINNEAPOLIS / Flickr / CC BY 4.0 / Cropped from Original 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:42 International Relations 04:49 VA Performance 14:38 America's Talking 15:57 Protecting Masks 2026-05-04T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1659 Supreme Courtgun controlenergy policynational debtIllinois newsPennsylvania energyschool investigationfirearm banse-bikeselectric scooters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1846904/conrad-millionaires-will-pay-more-to-support-the-s-NJflfdkgOz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1846904_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1846904_video_v5_360.mp4 Conrad: Millionaires Will Pay More to Support the State Conrad: Millionaires Will Pay More to Support the State 2026-05-04T21:45:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 80 millionaire taxwashington statetax policystate legislatureeconomic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1846906/scotus-issues-administrative-stay-on-abortion-pill-_iKDo4HFdi https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1846906_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1846906_original_360.mp4 SCOTUS Issues Administrative Stay On Abortion Pill Case SCOTUS Issues Administrative Stay On Abortion Pill Case 2026-05-04T21:47:50.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 138 SCOTUSSupreme Courtabortion pilladministrative staymifepristoneJustice AlitoLive Action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1846912/conrad-keep-decisions-between-patient-and-doctor-6mqqLxOynU https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1846912_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1846912_original_360.mp4 Conrad: Keep Decisions Between Patient and Doctor Conrad: Keep Decisions Between Patient and Doctor 2026-05-04T21:58:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 76 healthcarepatient rightsdoctorWashingtonShasti ConradDemocrats https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1847102/washington-in-focus-daily-5-04-26-income-tax-vote-n7_G9YcWku https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1847102_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1847102_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 5.04.26 |Income Tax Vote BLOCKED & Gas Prices SPIKE From a blocked income tax vote to record gas prices, major decisions are impacting taxpayers across the state. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the biggest legal, political, and economic stories shaping your wallet and your vote. ⚖️ TOP STORY: INCOME TAX REFERENDUM BLOCKED WA Supreme Court: Rejected appeal to allow referendum Law: 9.9% tax on income over $1M Reason: Ruled “necessary for state government” 📢 Impact: ➡️ Voters will NOT get a direct say (for now) 🗳️ WHAT’S NEXT Groups say: Initiative effort likely coming Debate continues: ➡️ Whether voters should decide tax policy 🚔 SHERIFF RACE DRAMA Candidate filing week underway Court ruling: Allowed sheriff candidate to run Law challenged: Would allow removal based on conduct/speech 📢 Key issue: ➡️ Who decides eligibility — voters or the state? ⚖️ ABORTION PILL RULING U.S. Supreme Court: Issued temporary stay Debate: Access vs safety concerns 📊 Washington’s role: ➡️ State positioned at center of national fight ⛽ GAS PRICES SURGE WA average: $5.67 per gallon Near record highs 📊 Policy impact: ➡️ CO2 (Climate Commitment Act) tax: Adds ~$0.52/gallon ➡️ Combined taxes: Over $1 per gallon 💰 WHY PRICES ARE SO HIGH State gas tax: Among highest in U.S. Climate policies: Increasing fuel costs 📢 Key takeaway: ➡️ State policies play a major role in what you pay 🔥 THE BIG PICTURE This episode connects: 💰 Taxes 🗳️ Voter access ⚖️ Court decisions ⛽ Cost of living ➡️ All impacting Washington residents right now 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Possible income tax initiative Ongoing legal battles Continued pressure on gas prices 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, legal breakdowns, and Washington policy coverage #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #GasPrices #BreakingNews #CostOfLiving #Politics #TaxpayerMoney #SupremeCourt #USNews #Government 2026-05-04T22:30:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1264 Washington stateincome taxgas pricessupreme courttaxpayersheriff raceabortion pill https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1854582/from-blocked-to-ballot-judge-clears-candidate-mt8FjZsQS3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1854582_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1854582_video_v5_360.mp4 From Blocked to Ballot — Judge Clears Candidate A Washington state sheriff candidate who was previously blocked from running is now officially on the ballot after a judge stepped in. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down how a court ruling changed the race — and what could happen next. 🗳️ TOP STORY: FILING WEEK DRAMA Filing week: May 4–8, 2026 Candidates must: Meet legal requirements File through local auditor’s office ⚖️ CANDIDATE NEARLY BLOCKED New law: Added stricter requirements for sheriff candidates Concern: Could prevent some candidates from running JUDGE STEPS IN Thurston County Superior Court: Issued preliminary injunction Result: ➡️ Law temporarily blocked ➡️ Candidate allowed to file 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS Raises key questions: Who decides candidate eligibility? Courts or lawmakers? Impacts: Voter choice Election process ⚠️ LEGAL BATTLE NOT OVER Attorney General’s office: Seeking to overturn ruling Possible next step: ➡️ Washington State Supreme Court 💰 TAXPAYER IMPACT Ongoing lawsuits: Funded by public resources Continued legal fight: ➡️ Could increase costs 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Potential Supreme Court decision More legal challenges Election implications still unfolding 🔔 Subscribe for more election coverage, legal updates, and taxpayer-focused reporting #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #Elections #CourtRuling #Politics #VotingRights #LegalNews #PublicPolicy #USNews #Government 2026-05-05T14:01:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 173 Washington Statesheriff candidatecourt rulingelection lawcandidate eligibilitylegal battleThurston CountyRick Kuss https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1854623/abortion-pill-ruling-paused-washington-state-in-sp-7vPl-HQlji https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1854623_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1854623_original_360.mp4 Abortion Pill Ruling Paused — Washington State in Spotlight The U.S. Supreme Court has stepped in on a major abortion pill case, temporarily blocking restrictions and keeping access in place — for now. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the ruling, the national debate, and why Washington state is at the center of this fight. ⚖️ TOP STORY: SUPREME COURT ISSUES STAY Court action: Administrative stay granted Impact: Keeps current access to abortion pill in place 📊 Background: ➡️ Lower court had ruled to restrict access 💊 WHAT THIS CASE IS ABOUT Focus: Abortion pill (mifepristone) Debate: Access vs safety concerns 📢 Key issue: ➡️ Should access be expanded — or restricted? 🏛️ WHY WASHINGTON STATE MATTERS New state policy: Stockpiling medication Potential plan: Distribute beyond state if needed 📊 Result: ➡️ Washington positioned as a key player nationally ⚖️ TWO SIDES OF THE DEBATE Supporters say: Expands access to care Protects healthcare options Critics argue: Raises safety concerns Needs stronger medical oversight 🔥 WHAT THE COURT’S MOVE MEANS Stay is temporary: Allows time for full review Case likely headed toward: ➡️ Major Supreme Court decision 💰 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This impacts: Healthcare access State policy decisions Ongoing legal battles funded by public resources 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Case returns to Supreme Court for full review More legal arguments expected Potential nationwide impact 🔔 Subscribe for more legal updates, policy coverage, and taxpayer-focused reporting #SupremeCourt #BreakingNews #AbortionPill #WashingtonState #USNews #Politics #Healthcare #LegalNews #PublicPolicy #CourtRuling 2026-05-05T15:00:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 400 abortion pillsupreme courtWashington Statehealthcare accessmifepristonecourt rulinglegal news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1854808/report-carbon-taxes-cost-pennsylvania-5b-1RS_3CpgwX https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1854808_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1854808_video_v5_360.mp4 Report: Carbon Taxes Cost Pennsylvania $5B For The Center Square Daily host Greg Bishop looks at energy in Pennsylvania. The Center Square’s Christen Smith joins the show to explain how uncertainty from carbon pricing initiatives may have cost the state billions in investment, how regional grid policies are affecting energy prices, and what ongoing tensions between state leaders and grid operators could mean for consumers. We also take a look at the Pennsylvania legislature as it prepares to convene for three days before breaking for the primary season. 2026-05-05T15:21:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 730 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1854831/supreme-court-declines-hearing-chicago-gun-sales-c-NFlnYP3ur2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1854831_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1854831_video_v5_360.mp4 Supreme Court Declines Hearing Chicago Gun Sales Case For The Center Square Daily host Greg Bishop looks at the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to decline hearing a case that alleged an Indiana gun shop fueled gun violence in Chicago. The case, Westforth Sports v. Chicago, accused an Indiana gun shop of selling firearms to "straw purchasers," or people who buy an item to conceal the identity of someone else. The case has been in the courts since 2021 but the Supreme Court decided not to take up the appeal, however several other gun related cases remain that they have yet to decide whether to take up or deny. 2026-05-05T15:45:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 329 Supreme Courtgun salesChicagogun violenceWestforth Sportsstraw purchasersgun controlsecond amendment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1854841/gas-hits-record-highs-in-wa-over-1-per-gallon-in-t-aiNP1riy_h https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1854841_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1854841_video_v5_360.mp4 Gas Hits Record Highs in WA — Over $1 Per Gallon in Taxes? Drivers are now paying more than ever at the pump, with prices reaching new all-time highs. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down why gas prices are rising — and what’s driving costs in Washington state. ⛽ TOP STORY: PRICES HIT RECORD LEVELS Average gas price: $5.67 per gallon Previous record: $5.56 (2022) 📊 Diesel: ➡️ Nearly $7 per gallon 💰 WHAT’S DRIVING THE INCREASE Global factors: Conflict in the Middle East Regional issues: Refinery constraints ⚖️ STATE POLICY IMPACT Climate Commitment Act (CCA): Adds ~$0.52 per gallon Low Carbon Fuel Standard: Adds additional cost 📊 Combined impact: ➡️ ~$0.55+ per gallon 💸 TOTAL TAX BURDEN WA gas tax: Over $0.50 per gallon 📊 Combined policies: ➡️ Over $1 per gallon in costs tied to state policy 🚛 WHO FEELS IT MOST Daily commuters Families Independent truckers 📢 Impact: ➡️ Higher cost of living across the board ⚖️ THE DEBATE Critics say: Taxes should be temporarily reduced Supporters argue: Funding is needed for: Infrastructure Climate programs 📢 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU Affects: Daily commute Goods and services Household budgets ➡️ Gas prices influence nearly everything 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued price volatility Ongoing policy debate Potential calls for tax relief 🔔 Subscribe for more cost-of-living coverage, tax policy updates, and economic analysis #GasPrices #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #CostOfLiving #Inflation #Economy #TaxpayerMoney #USNews #FuelPrices #Politics 2026-05-05T16:00:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 234 gas pricesWashington statefuel pricesgas taxClimate Commitment ActCO2 taxlow carbon fuel standard https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1855040/sen-durbin-calls-probe-into-illinois-schools-a-sha-BSXgaU_nNX https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1855040_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1855040_original_360.mp4 Sen. Durbin Calls Probe into Illinois Schools a ‘Sham’, State Lawmaker Disagrees On The Center Square Daily host Greg Bishop looks at a Department of Justice investigation into several Illinois schools. An Illinois state lawmaker is voicing strong support for the probe, framing the move as a necessary step toward transparency and parental involvement – while pushing back against criticism from U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, an Illinois Democrat. State Rep. Regan Deering, R-Decatur, who also serves on the Mt. Zion school board, praised the U.S. Department of Justice’s decision to examine school policies across Illinois, arguing that parents have been sidelined in key educational decisions. Durbin sharply criticized the federal probe, dismissing it as politically motivated. 2026-05-05T16:30:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 286 Illinois schoolsDick Durbinschool transparencyfederal investigationstate lawmakerRegan Deeringparental involvementeducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1855187/no-vote-on-income-tax-court-sides-with-lawmakers-v7Rb_2cGbw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1855187_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1855187_video_v5_360.mp4 No Vote on Income Tax — Court Sides With Lawmakers The Washington State Supreme Court has denied an appeal to allow a public vote on the state’s new income tax law, blocking a referendum effort. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down what the ruling means for voters, taxpayers, and what could come next. ⚖️ TOP STORY: REFERENDUM DENIED WA Supreme Court: Rejected appeal to allow referendum Target: Senate Bill 6346 (income tax law) 📊 Result: ➡️ No public vote on the law via referendum 💰 ABOUT THE TAX Applies to: Income over $1 million Rate: 9.9% Timeline: Begins in 2029 (based on 2028 income) 🧠 WHY THE COURT SAID NO Law includes: “Necessity clause” Court ruling: ➡️ Considered essential for state government ➡️ Not subject to referendum under constitution ⚖️ OPPOSITION ARGUMENT Critics say: Tax isn’t immediate Doesn’t take effect for years Claim: ➡️ Should not qualify as “necessary” 🗳️ WHAT HAPPENS NOW Referendum effort: Blocked Next steps: Possible initiative campaign 📊 Key difference: ➡️ Initiative requires more signatures 🔥 WHY THIS MATTERS This raises major questions: Should voters have a say in new taxes? How much power do lawmakers have? What qualifies as “necessary” spending? 💸 BIGGER PICTURE Legal battle continues Could return to courts on: Constitutionality of income tax itself 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Potential statewide initiative Future court challenges Ongoing political debate 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, legal updates, and Washington policy coverage #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #BreakingNews #SupremeCourt #TaxpayerMoney #Politics #VotingRights #PublicPolicy #USNews #Government 2026-05-05T17:00:50.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 326 Washington StateIncome TaxSupreme CourtReferendumTaxpayer MoneyVoting RightsPublic Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1855247/u-s-debt-tops-100-of-gdp-deeply-troubling-for-econ-R_DEYUFFk6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1855247_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1855247_original_360.mp4 U.S. Debt Tops 100% of GDP, ‘Deeply Troubling’ for Economy, National Security For The Center Square Daily host Greg Bishop looks at top headlines from across the country including the national debt surpassing 100% of GDP and the concerns advocates are raising, California High-Speed Rail Authority missed the May 1 deadline to submit a report to the Legislature on the Merced-to-Bakersfield project and its costs, a North Carolina policy change could improve benefits for public employees on the state retirement program, and a newly introduced measure in the Illinois General Assembly aimed at expanding ballistic imaging technology is drawing criticism from gun rights advocates who question both its effectiveness and intent. 2026-05-05T17:30:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 313 US DebtGDPNational SecurityCalifornia High-Speed RailNorth Carolina PensionIllinois Gun Rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1855679/louisiana-carbon-capture-fight-are-65-projects-rea-yBZ2YxVf_8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1855679_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1855679_video_v5_360.mp4 Louisiana Carbon Capture Fight: Are 65 Projects Real or Misleading? Louisiana officials are pushing back on a new report claiming dozens of carbon capture projects are planned across the state. But state leaders say the numbers are inflated and include canceled, duplicate, or unapproved proposals. In this explainer, we break down the dispute between Louisiana regulators and the Environmental Integrity Project over carbon capture and storage (CCS), including: How many projects are actually under review -Whether permits are being rushed -Concerns about pipelines, aquifers, and public safety -What this means for energy policy and local communities =With carbon capture becoming a major part of climate and energy discussions, this debate highlights the tension between economic development, environmental concerns, and regulatory oversight in Louisiana . Subscribe for more policy explainers and breaking news. #CarbonCapture #Louisiana #EnergyPolicy #ClimateDebate #CCS #EnvironmentalPolicy 2026-05-05T19:49:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 177 carbon captureLouisianaenergy policyclimate debateCCSenvironmental policycarbon storageaquiferspipelinespermitting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1855872/the-center-square-daily-5-4-26-supreme-court-denie-le1u5xCKgU https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1855872_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1855872_video_v5_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | 5.4.26 | Supreme Court Denies a Gun Related Case Primary elections heat up, redistricting battles grow, and school taxes spark backlash. On today's episode of The Center Square Daily, Greg Bishop begins with primary election day in key states, as voters in Indiana and Ohio head to the polls amid competitive congressional and gubernatorial races. We also look at the broader political implications of redistricting battles nationwide, including fallout from a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down Louisiana’s congressional map. Lawmakers across multiple states are now scrambling to redraw district lines, raising ongoing questions about representation, fairness, and political strategy ahead of the 2026 elections. Next, we take a closer look at a Pennsylvania school district facing scrutiny after a major taxpayer-funded settlement. Despite returning $27 million to residents over hidden budget reserves, the district is now pursuing significant property tax increases while maintaining high administrative salaries. The Center Square’s investigative team breaks down what this means for taxpayers and whether similar trends are playing out nationwide. Plus America's Talking with headlines from across the country: California - LA City Council member seeks to allow noncitizens to vote https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_3be8e132-f3e7-4bd0-89ff-75789760f456.html New York - New York business groups call for dropping tax on tips https://www.thecentersquare.com/new_york/article_2533e282-bb1e-4102-8365-a74e99b8e5f0.html Wisconsin - WisEye requests $1M in taxpayer funding to stave off shutdown https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_008ae6e3-47d0-44be-9bb7-1382aa3a23ac.html Georgia - Georgia's special tax refunds on their way, Kemp says https://www.thecentersquare.com/georgia/article_0927cfeb-5b26-4437-816e-be62db872378.html Subscribe for daily, fact-based reporting on the issues shaping elections, budgets, and taxpayer impact across the U.S. #Elections2026 #Redistricting #Taxpayer #Pennsylvania #ElectionNews ____________ Credit: Photo: Chad Davis / ICE IN MINNEAPOLIS / Flickr / CC BY 4.0 / Cropped from Original 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:36 Primary elections (Ohio, Indiana) 03:18 Louisiana's New Election Maps 06:05 Ohio Tax Increase Proposals 08:08 Lower Merion School District 15:23 America's Talking 2026-05-05T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1229 primary electionsredistrictingtaxpayerschool districtelection newslouisianaohioindianaPennsylvaniaschool taxes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1855878/fain-are-we-moving-the-needle-on-homelessness-D7si-0-_S9 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1855878_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1855878_original_360.mp4 Fain: Are We Moving the Needle on Homelessness? Fain: Are We Moving the Needle on Homelessness? 2026-05-05T21:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 homelessnessKing CountyStephanie Fainhomeless servicesgovernment funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1855881/mckenna-ruling-highlights-effort-to-limit-voter-in-EI7hKacKu6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1855881_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1855881_original_360.mp4 McKenna: Ruling Highlights Effort to Limit Voter Input on Income Tax McKenna: Ruling Highlights Effort to Limit Voter Input on Income Tax 2026-05-05T21:00:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 107 income taxvoter inputbudget measuresreferendumstate budgetcourt rulingsRob McKennaWashington Stateproperty tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1855885/fain-kcrha-audit-findings-are-alarming-SmF5lBaRSv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1855885_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1855885_original_360.mp4 Fain: KCRHA Audit Findings Are Alarming Fain: KCRHA Audit Findings Are Alarming 2026-05-05T21:00:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 104 KCRHAauditKing Countyhousing authoritygovernmentSteffanie Faincouncilmemberhomelessness https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1855886/mckenna-growing-use-of-emergency-clauses-raises-co-_yRgDP8pRT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1855886_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1855886_original_360.mp4 McKenna: Growing Use of Emergency Clauses Raises Concerns McKenna: Growing Use of Emergency Clauses Raises Concerns 2026-05-05T21:00:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 78 emergency clauselegislationvoter powerreferenduminitiativechecks and balancesconstitution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1856274/washington-in-focus-daily-5-05-26-homeless-program-St7AfH7Lor https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1856274_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1856274_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 5.05.26 | Homeless Program Under Fire + Income Tax Vote Blocked A major homelessness agency in King County is facing possible shutdown after an audit revealed millions of dollars unaccounted for. At the same time, a separate legal battle over Washington’s new income tax continues after a major court ruling. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down both stories and what they mean for taxpayers. 💰 TOP STORY: MILLIONS MISSING King County Regional Homelessness Authority: $44.7 million deficit ~$13 million unaccounted for 📊 Audit findings: ➡️ Serious concerns over spending and oversight ⚖️ COULD THE AGENCY BE SHUT DOWN? King County Council: Considering vote to dismantle the agency Possibility: Vote could be bipartisan / unanimous 📢 Key issue: ➡️ Accountability for taxpayer dollars 🚨 WHAT THE AUDIT FOUND No confirmed fraud BUT Missing funds tied to services Leadership under scrutiny 📊 Concern: ➡️ Where did the money go? 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS Hundreds of millions spent in recent years Homelessness outcomes: Not improving as expected 📢 Core question: ➡️ Are taxpayer dollars being used effectively? ⚖️ SECOND MAJOR STORY: INCOME TAX FIGHT WA Supreme Court: Blocked referendum effort Reason: “Necessity clause” attached to bill 📊 Result: ➡️ Voters cannot weigh in (for now) 🗳️ WHAT’S NEXT Opponents: Considering initiative campaign Legal fight continues: ➡️ Could return to court 💸 THE BIG PICTURE This episode connects: 💰 Government spending ⚖️ Legal decisions 🗳️ Voter power ➡️ All impacting Washington taxpayers 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Council vote outcome on agency Continued audit scrutiny Income tax legal challenge moving forward 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, investigations, and Washington policy coverage #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #TaxpayerMoney #GovernmentSpending #Accountability #Politics #IncomeTax #PublicPolicy #USNews #Investigation 2026-05-05T22:30:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1090 Washington stateKing Countyhomelessnessincome taxgovernment spendingtaxpayer moneyauditlegal challengepublic policypolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1859357/supreme-court-abortion-drug-ruling-why-wa-is-at-th-lEmcG3Bsxj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1859357_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1859357_original_360.mp4 Supreme Court Abortion Drug Ruling — Why WA Is at the Center A new ruling involving abortion medication is putting Washington state at the center of a growing national debate. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down what the decision means — and why Washington’s new policy is drawing attention. ⚖️ TOP STORY: SUPREME COURT ACTION Case focuses on: Abortion medication access Court decision: Keeps issue active for further review 📊 Key takeaway: ➡️ Larger ruling likely still ahead 💊 WHY THIS MATTERS Debate centers on: Safety vs access Medication-assisted abortion: A major part of ongoing legal battles 🏛️ WHY WASHINGTON STATE IS IMPORTANT New state policy: Stockpiling abortion medication Proposal includes: ➡️ Potential distribution beyond state lines 📊 Result: ➡️ Washington becomes a key player nationally 🔥 WHAT’S AT STAKE National implications for: Healthcare access State authority Federal oversight ⚖️ THE BROADER DEBATE Supporters: Emphasize access to care Critics: Raise concerns about safety and regulation 💰 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU Impacts: State policy decisions Healthcare systems Ongoing legal battles funded by public resources 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Case continues through courts Possible nationwide implications Washington policy under increased scrutiny 🔔 Subscribe for more legal updates, policy coverage, and taxpayer-focused reporting 🔥 HASHTAGS (SEARCH + REACH MAXED) #SupremeCourt #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #AbortionDebate #Healthcare #USNews #Politics #LegalNews #PublicPolicy #CourtRuling 2026-05-06T12:42:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Supreme CourtAbortion DrugWashington StateHealthcare AccessMedication AbortionUS NewsPublic PolicyCourt Ruling https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1859560/iran-threatens-to-close-key-shipping-route-global-rDPPNZfWnP https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1859560_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1859560_original_360.mp4 Iran Threatens to Close Key Shipping Route — Global Impact Warning New threats involving a critical international shipping route are raising concerns about global trade, energy supply, and economic stability. In this segment, we break down what’s being said — and why it matters far beyond the region. 🌍 TOP STORY: SHIPPING ROUTE UNDER THREAT Reports of threats to: Restrict access to a major maritime route Potential impact: ➡️ Disrupt global shipping and trade ⛽ WHY THIS MATTERS Key route used for: Oil and energy transport Disruption could: ➡️ Drive up fuel prices worldwide ⚖️ ESCALATION CONCERNS Debate over: Defensive actions vs acts of war Key issue: ➡️ Control of international waters 🔥 WHAT’S AT STAKE Global economy Energy supply chains Military tensions 💸 REAL-WORLD IMPACT Higher gas prices Increased shipping costs Broader economic ripple effects 🧠 THE BIGGER PICTURE Strategic chokepoints: Critical to global trade Any disruption: ➡️ Affects countries worldwide 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Monitoring of shipping activity Potential international response Ongoing geopolitical developments 🔔 Subscribe for more global news, economic analysis, and breaking updates #BreakingNews #Iran #GlobalTrade #OilPrices #Geopolitics #WorldNews #Economy #Shipping #Energy #USNews 2026-05-06T13:52:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 IranStrait of HormuzShipping RouteGlobal TradeOil PricesGeopoliticsEnergy SupplyEconomic StabilityMaritime Security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1859752/audit-shock-millions-missing-agency-faces-shutdown-SO0iR9H2yD https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1859752_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1859752_video_v5_360.mp4 Audit Shock: Millions Missing, Agency Faces Shutdown A major homelessness agency in King County is facing a potential shutdown after an audit revealed millions of dollars unaccounted for and a massive deficit. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the audit findings, the political fallout, and what happens next. 💰 TOP STORY: MILLIONS UNACCOUNTED FOR King County Regional Homelessness Authority: $44.7 million deficit ~$13 million unaccounted for 📊 Audit findings: ➡️ Serious concerns about financial oversight ⚖️ COULD THE AGENCY BE SHUT DOWN? King County Council: Considering vote to dismantle the agency Expectation: ➡️ Could pass with broad or unanimous support 🔥 WHY THIS IS A BIG DEAL Agency has received: Hundreds of millions in funding Despite that: ➡️ Homelessness outcomes have not improved 🧠 LEADERSHIP UNDER SCRUTINY Audit highlights: Lack of accountability Leadership concerns Reports of: ➡️ Missed meetings during critical review period ⚠️ NO CONFIRMED FRAUD — BUT BIG QUESTIONS Audit did NOT confirm fraud BUT Found: ➡️ Missing funds tied to services 📢 Key question: ➡️ Where did the money go? 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU Funded by: Taxpayer dollars Raises concerns about: ➡️ Government spending oversight ➡️ Effectiveness of public programs 🏛️ WHAT OFFICIALS ARE SAYING Council members: Call findings “serious” and “alarming” Push for: ➡️ Accountability and possible restructuring 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Council vote outcome Possible dismantling or overhaul Continued investigation into spending 🔔 Subscribe for more investigations, taxpayer accountability reporting, and policy coverage #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #TaxpayerMoney #GovernmentSpending #Accountability #Politics #Investigation #PublicPolicy #USNews #Homelessness 2026-05-06T15:00:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 527 King Countyhomelessness authorityaudittaxpayer moneygovernment accountabilityWashington statepublic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1859912/upcoming-primary-contests-and-ongoing-redistrictin-P5yfhWe0UQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1859912_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1859912_original_360.mp4 Upcoming Primary Contests and Ongoing Redistricting Debates For The Center Square Daily for May 5, 2026 host Greg Bishop looks at Ohio where in addition to statewide offices and congressional and state legislative seats, voters on Tuesday will decide many local issues, including many tax proposals. He also checks in on the redistricting conversation where Louisiana has postponed their primaries and is working to redraw their maps, and other states are considering their next moves. 2026-05-06T15:15:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 427 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1859920/why-wa-gas-costs-more-than-the-rest-of-the-country-KbOY9ullrU https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1859920_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1859920_original_360.mp4 Why WA Gas Costs More Than the Rest of the Country Drivers across the state are facing a sharp increase at the pump, with fuel prices hitting all-time highs. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down what’s driving the surge — from global factors to state policies. ⛽ TOP STORY: PRICES SURGE Gas prices: At or near record highs Diesel: Approaching $7 per gallon 📊 Impact: ➡️ Rising costs for drivers statewide 💰 WHAT’S DRIVING THE INCREASE Regional refinery constraints Supply limitations 📢 Result: ➡️ Higher baseline fuel prices ⚖️ STATE POLICY IMPACT Climate Commitment Act (CO2 tax) Additional fuel regulations 📊 Effect: ➡️ Added cost per gallon 📊 HOW WA COMPARES Washington drivers pay: More than many other states 📢 Key takeaway: ➡️ Policy differences play a role 🚛 WHO FEELS IT MOST Daily commuters Families Truckers (diesel costs) 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU Higher gas prices: Raise cost of living Increase cost of goods Impact local economy 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued price volatility Ongoing debate over policy Potential calls for relief 🔔 Subscribe for more cost-of-living coverage, policy breakdowns, and economic updates #GasPrices #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #CostOfLiving #Inflation #FuelPrices #Economy #USNews #TaxpayerMoney #Politics 2026-05-06T15:30:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Gas PricesWashington StateFuel PricesInflationClimate Commitment ActCO2 Tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1859925/despite-tax-revolt-pennsylvania-school-district-ke-STMlynImt_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1859925_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1859925_original_360.mp4 Despite Tax Revolt, Pennsylvania School District Keeps Administrator Pay High For The Center Square Daily host Greg Bishop looks at Lower Merion, PA where administrator salaries are among the a highest in the region. Assistant high school principals in the affluent Philadelphia suburb earn nearly $170,000 a year, while the superintendent makes nearly $300,000, according to an investigation by The Center Square. A revolt began in 2016 over a proposal by school district officials to raise property taxes amid accusations that officials hid budget surpluses. It culminated in June 2022 with a class-action settlement that returned $27 million to taxpayers. Yet four years later, property owners are seeing more tax increases. 2026-05-06T15:45:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 498 Pennsylvaniaschool districttaxesadministrator payproperty taxesLower Merionbudget surplustax revoltCenter Squareschool funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1859939/court-income-tax-necessary-no-public-vote-allowed--Qy0JX-usl https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1859939_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1859939_video_v5_360.mp4 Court: Income Tax ‘Necessary’ — No Public Vote Allowed The Washington State Supreme Court has denied a referendum effort on the state’s new income tax law, keeping the issue out of voters’ hands for now. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the ruling, the legal strategy behind it, and what it means for taxpayers. ⚖️ TOP STORY: REFERENDUM BLOCKED WA Supreme Court: Denied appeal from Let’s Go Washington Target: Senate Bill 6346 (income tax law) 📊 Result: ➡️ No referendum allowed 💰 WHY THE COURT SAID NO Law includes: “Necessity clause” Court reasoning: ➡️ Defer to lawmakers on what is “necessary” 📢 Key takeaway: ➡️ Courts won’t second-guess legislative intent 🔥 KEY CONTROVERSY Critics argue: Tax won’t generate revenue until 2029 Question: ➡️ How is it “necessary” right now? 🧠 LEGAL STRATEGY MOVING FORWARD Opponents: Encouraged by court language Focus shifts to: ➡️ Constitutionality of income tax itself 🗳️ VOTER POWER CONCERNS Growing use of: Emergency / necessity clauses Impact: ➡️ Limits ability for voters to challenge laws 📊 Notable stat: ➡️ Over 180 bills used similar clauses in recent session 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU Affects: Your ability to vote on laws Future tax policy Raises concerns about: ➡️ Checks and balances 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Likely initiative campaign Continued legal challenges Political battle intensifies 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, legal updates, and Washington policy coverage #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #BreakingNews #SupremeCourt #VotingRights #TaxpayerMoney #Politics #PublicPolicy #USNews #Government 2026-05-06T16:00:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 495 Washington Stateincome taxSupreme Courtreferendumvoting rightstaxpayer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1860140/vote-blocked-critics-question-necessity-of-new-tax-iR0kUjz8kJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1860140_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1860140_video_v5_360.mp4 Vote Blocked — Critics Question ‘Necessity’ of New Tax Even after the Washington State Supreme Court blocked a referendum effort, opponents are raising new questions about the justification for the law. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the legal argument and what could happen next. ⚖️ TOP STORY: ‘NECESSITY’ UNDER SCRUTINY Court ruled: Income tax law is “necessary” for state government Result: ➡️ Referendum effort blocked 💰 CRITICS PUSH BACK Argument: Tax doesn’t take effect until 2029 Key question: ➡️ If it’s urgent, why delay implementation? 🧠 LEGAL STRATEGY SHIFT Opponents say: Court relied on past precedent Reaction: ➡️ Could shape future legal challenges 🗳️ WHAT HAPPENS NOW Referendum: No longer an option Next step: ➡️ Possible initiative campaign 🔥 WHY THIS MATTERS Raises questions about: Government authority Voter access to ballot measures Definition of “necessary” laws 💸 BIGGER PICTURE Ongoing legal battle: Funded through public resources Future court decisions: ➡️ Could determine fate of income tax 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Initiative effort likely Continued legal challenges Political debate intensifies 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, legal updates, and Washington policy coverage #IncomeTax #WashingtonState #BreakingNews #Politics #TaxpayerMoney #SupremeCourt #VotingRights #PublicPolicy #USNews #Government 2026-05-06T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 income taxWashington StateSupreme Courttax referendumtaxpayer moneyvoting rightspublic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1860215/la-city-council-member-seeks-to-allow-noncitizens-ssPEAU2ji3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1860215_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1860215_original_360.mp4 LA City Council Member Seeks To Allow Noncitizens To Vote For The Center Square Daily host Greg Bishop looks at headlines from across the country including one Los Angeles City council member looking to expand voting in local elections to noncitizens, New York business groups hoping to end taxes on tips, Wisconsin's nonprofit State Capitol network that broadcasts State government events, WisconsinEye, is asking the state for funding, and Georgia taxpayers can expect to get special tax refunds soon. 2026-05-06T17:00:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 295 non-citizen votingLos Angelestax on tipsNew YorkWisconsinEyeGeorgia tax refundstaxpayer fundingstate governmentlocal electionsstate budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1860311/no-one-passes-unless-you-pay-sec-rubio-on-strait-o-wxHHl8Q2ZB https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1860311_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1860311_original_360.mp4 ‘No One Passes Unless You Pay’ — Sec. Rubio On Strait of Hormuz Threat Rising tensions over a key international shipping route are raising serious concerns about global commerce, energy supply, and economic stability. In this segment, we break down what’s being said — and why it matters worldwide. 🌍 TOP STORY: CONTROL OF A KEY SHIPPING ROUTE Threat to restrict: Access to a major global waterway Proposal: ➡️ Allow passage only under certain conditions 📊 Key concern: ➡️ Unequal access to international waters ⛽ WHY THIS MATTERS Critical route for: Oil and energy transport Any disruption: ➡️ Could impact global fuel prices ⚖️ CORE ISSUE Question of: Who controls access? Debate: ➡️ Fair use vs restricted passage 🔥 WHAT’S AT STAKE Global trade Energy markets International stability 💸 REAL-WORLD IMPACT Higher gas prices Increased shipping costs Broader economic effects 🧠 THE BIGGER PICTURE Strategic chokepoints: Vital to global economy Any restriction: ➡️ Affects countries worldwide 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Monitoring international response Potential escalation or de-escalation Continued impact on markets 🔔 Subscribe for more global news, economic analysis, and breaking updates #BreakingNews #Iran #GlobalTrade #OilPrices #Geopolitics #WorldNews #Economy #Shipping #Energy #USNews 2026-05-06T17:26:53.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Strait of HormuzIranMarco RubioOil PricesGlobal Trade https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1860664/319-million-in-reserves-why-renew-the-tax-OjowiMU7bD https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1860664_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1860664_original_360.mp4 $319 MILLION in Reserves — Why Renew the Tax? A growing debate in Spokane is raising questions about whether a transit tax should be renewed — after new figures show hundreds of millions in reserves. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the numbers and the accountability concerns behind the pushback. 💰 TOP STORY: $319 MILLION IN RESERVES Budget analysis shows: $319 million in cumulative variances (2016–2025) Source: State audits + agency budget documents 📊 Key takeaway: ➡️ Agency built significant reserves ⚖️ CRITICS PUSH BACK Spokane Business Association: Opposes renewal Argument: ➡️ Not anti-transit — pro accountability & transparency 🔥 CORE QUESTION ➡️ If the money is already there… why renew the tax? 📊 HOW THIS HAPPENED Conservative budgeting: Spending came in under projections Result: ➡️ Large accumulated surplus 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU Impacts: Sales taxes Household costs Raises concerns about: ➡️ Government financial transparency 🧠 THE BIGGER DEBATE Supporters say: Renewal shows financial stability Critics argue: ➡️ Existing reserves should be used first 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Potential vote on tax renewal Continued public debate Scrutiny over agency finances 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, budget breakdowns, and policy coverage #TaxpayerMoney #Spokane #SalesTax #GovernmentSpending #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #Accountability #Politics #USNews #Transparency spokane transit $319 million surplus explained budget variance meaning, why renew tax if agency has reserves explained, government budget surplus vs spending debate explained simple terms, taxpayer money accountability transit authority washington, state audit findings transit agency financial analysis explained, sales tax renewal controversy spokane washington 2026, public spending transparency debate usa explained, how government builds reserves budget variance explained, cost of public transit funding taxpayers debate, washington politics transit funding accountability analysis 2026-05-06T19:00:51.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Spokanetransit taxtax renewalgovernment spendingbudget surplusWashingtonaccountabilitytransparencysales taxpublic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1860752/foster-parents-challenge-wa-licensing-policy-over-aaz_jOyzB5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1860752_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1860752_video_v5_360.mp4 Foster Parents Challenge WA Licensing Policy Over Gender Ideology Foster Parents Challenge WA Licensing Policy Over Gender Ideology 2026-05-06T19:38:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 105 Foster ParentsWashington StateGender IdeologyLicensing PolicyDCYFPronounsReligious BeliefsChildren and Youth https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1860753/few-wa-students-guaranteed-personal-finance-course-OtdZs6ycW2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1860753_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1860753_original_360.mp4 Few WA Students Guaranteed Personal Finance Coursework Few WA Students Guaranteed Personal Finance Coursework 2026-05-06T19:38:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 115 personal financefinancial literacyWashington stategraduation requirementseconomics coursehigh schoolbudgetingdebtcredit cards https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1860766/dispute-over-pronoun-requirement-in-foster-care-9R0etm-N_P https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1860766_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1860766_original_360.mp4 Dispute Over Pronoun Requirement in Foster Care Dispute Over Pronoun Requirement in Foster Care 2026-05-06T20:00:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 foster carepronoun policygender ideologychild welfarefamily rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1860911/abraham-washington-is-turning-into-a-place-i-dont-Qth3hZDlI6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1860911_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1860911_video_v5_360.mp4 Abraham: Washington Is Turning Into a Place I Don’t Recognize Abraham: Washington Is Turning Into a Place I Don’t Recognize 2026-05-06T20:21:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 Washington StateCultureCommunityPoliticsValuesAmerican ValuesCommon SenseNeighborhoodsAnimosity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1860931/the-center-square-daily-may-6-2026-teacher-unions-SY2C0pFSPw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1860931_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1860931_video_v5_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | May 6, 2026 | Teacher Unions Spent $1B on Politics Teacher union political spending, primaries in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan, and Virginia's tax incentives for data centers holds up state budget. On today's episode of The Center Square Daily, Esther Wickham looks at a new report from Defending Education that found the nation’s largest teachers unions—the American Federation of Teachers and National Education Association—have directed more than $1 billion toward political activities and advocacy since 2015. The spending includes hundreds of millions at both the federal and state levels, supporting candidates, influencing local school board races, and opposing school choice efforts across multiple states. The Center Square's J.D. Davidson joins to discuss a busy election cycle is unfolding across the Midwest. In Ohio, new congressional maps and a tightening governor’s race are drawing attention as the state shows signs of becoming more competitive. In Indiana, primary results highlighted divisions within the Republican Party, with several incumbents losing after opposing redistricting efforts backed by President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, a closely watched special election in Michigan saw Democrats hold a key seat, reinforcing broader trends in voter response ahead of upcoming elections. Plus America's Talking with headlines from across the country:   Virginia: https://www.thecentersquare.com/virginia/article_fe64bb81-6281-4e3c-9b0c-e2b8c57f48d4.html Georgia: https://www.thecentersquare.com/georgia/article_73ebba70-793f-4d49-b087-cfd569a1a446.html Pennsylvania: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_7139abe1-1599-4bec-afb1-30e26753edf3.html Michigan: https://www.thecentersquare.com/michigan/article_91c2066a-8555-4254-aa03-59a886be1ed6.html New York: https://www.thecentersquare.com/new_york/article_6f02ec8c-ced6-4794-9f97-fc74a848dc0e.html Subscribe for daily, fact-based reporting on the issues shaping elections, budgets, and taxpayer impact across the U.S. #TeachersUnions #Elections #Primaries #Ohio #Indiana #Michigan #Trump #EducationPolicy #Redistricting ____________ 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:34 Teacher Unions Spent over $1B 05:20 Special Elections Reveal Trends 15:56 America's Talking 2026-05-06T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1153 Teacher UnionsElectionsPrimariesOhioIndianaMichiganEducation PolicyRedistricting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1860935/vivek-ramaswamy-your-money-not-the-governments-pla-T-n1ucca_K https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1860935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1860935_original_360.mp4 Vivek Ramaswamy: ‘Your Money, Not the Government’s’ — Plan to Cut Taxes & Costs A new economic vision is being laid out focused on cutting taxes, reducing housing costs, and improving education outcomes. In this segment, we break down the key ideas and what they could mean for residents. 💰 TOP PRIORITY: CUTTING TAXES Proposal includes: Lower property taxes Path toward zero state income tax 📊 Core message: ➡️ More money stays with individuals 🏡 HOUSING AFFORDABILITY Focus on: Reducing regulations Goal: ➡️ Increase housing supply ➡️ Lower home prices 📉 COMPETING WITH OTHER STATES Compared to: Texas Florida Tennessee 📢 Strategy: ➡️ Use tax policy to attract growth 🎓 EDUCATION FOCUS Emphasis on: Academic performance Goal: ➡️ Improve outcomes in core subjects 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS Impacts: Cost of living Home ownership access Economic competitiveness 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued campaign messaging Policy debates on tax and housing Voter response to proposals 🔔 Subscribe for more economic policy coverage, cost-of-living updates, and political analysis #Politics #Taxes #CostOfLiving #BreakingNews #Housing #Economy #PropertyTax #IncomeTax #USNews #PublicPolicy 2026-05-06T20:52:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Vivek Ramaswamytax cutshousing affordabilityeducationeconomic policyproperty taxincome tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1861348/washington-in-focus-daily-5-06-26-businesses-eye-e-Da-4F-24Wy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1861348_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1861348_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 5.06.26 | Businesses Eye Exit From WA — New Survey Raises Alarm A new business survey reveals a growing number of employers are considering leaving the state, citing taxes, regulations, and overall business climate. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the biggest stories impacting families, businesses, and policy across the state. 💼 TOP STORY: BUSINESSES MAY LEAVE WA New survey: Nearly 1 in 4 employers considering relocation Key concerns: High taxes Regulatory burden Economic outlook 📊 Impact: ➡️ Jobs and investment at risk ⚖️ FOSTER CARE LAWSUIT MOVES FORWARD Federal case: Against WA Department of Children, Youth & Families Issue: ➡️ Foster parents challenged over policy requirements 📢 Update: ➡️ Court allows lawsuit to proceed 📚 WA RANKS LOW IN FINANCIAL LITERACY WalletHub report: Washington ranks poorly Key stat: ➡️ Only 2.7% of students guaranteed personal finance course 📊 Issue: ➡️ No statewide requirement 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS Affects: Workforce readiness Long-term financial stability 💸 BIG PICTURE: MONEY & POLICY COLLIDE Business climate concerns Education gaps Ongoing policy debates ➡️ All impacting: Families Employers Future growth 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Deeper dive into business survey Potential policy responses Continued legal developments 🔔 Subscribe for more Washington policy, taxpayer impact reporting, and economic coverage #WashingtonState #BreakingNews #Economy #SmallBusiness #Taxes #CostOfLiving #Politics #PublicPolicy #USNews #Business 2026-05-06T22:30:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1069 Washington Statebusiness climatetaxesregulationsfoster carefinancial literacyeducationlawsuiteconomy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1861349/no-revenue-until-2029-but-court-says-income-tax-is-fE3joug0XF https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1861349_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1861349_original_360.mp4 No Revenue Until 2029 — But Court Says Income Tax Is ‘Necessary’ The state Supreme Court has ruled that Washington’s new income tax law is “necessary” for government, even though it won’t generate revenue for several years. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the legal reasoning and what it means for voters. ⚖️ TOP STORY: COURT RELIES ON PRECEDENT Court cites: Long-standing rulings Principle: ➡️ Budget-related laws are not subject to referendum 💰 THE KEY CONTROVERSY Income tax timeline: No revenue until 2029 Opponents argue: ➡️ Not “necessary” right now 🧠 PLAINTIFFS’ LEGAL ARGUMENT Strategy: Challenge “necessity” definition Claim: ➡️ Delayed revenue = not essential to current budget ⚖️ COURT DISAGREES Ruling: Still qualifies as necessary Outcome: ➡️ Referendum blocked 🔥 BIGGER ISSUE: VOTERS SHUT OUT Critics say: ➡️ Lawmakers used language strategically ➡️ To prevent public vote 📊 Key takeaway: ➡️ Legislature has power to limit referendum access 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU Impacts: Your ability to vote on tax policy Future legislation strategies 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Possible initiative campaign Continued legal challenges Ongoing political debate 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, legal breakdowns, and Washington policy coverage #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #BreakingNews #SupremeCourt #VotingRights #TaxpayerMoney #Politics #PublicPolicy #USNews #Government 2026-05-06T22:30:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 Washington StateIncome TaxSupreme CourtVoting RightsTaxpayer MoneyPublic PolicyReferendum https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1861539/audit-finds-missing-millions-shutdown-vote-expecte-ZWaTOYQ4fO https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1861539_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1861539_original_360.mp4 Audit Finds Missing Millions — Shutdown Vote Expected A major King County homelessness agency could be dismantled after an audit revealed a massive deficit and millions in unaccounted funds. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the audit findings and the potential vote that could shut the agency down. 💰 TOP STORY: MILLIONS UNACCOUNTED FOR Audit findings: $44.7 million deficit ~$13 million unaccounted for 📊 Key concern: ➡️ Lack of financial transparency ⚖️ COUNCIL MOVES TOWARD ACTION King County Council: Considering vote to disband the agency Expectation: ➡️ Likely majority support ➡️ Could even be unanimous 🔥 WHY THIS IS A BIG DEAL Agency responsible for: Countywide homelessness response Despite funding: ➡️ Results under scrutiny 🧠 WHAT TRIGGERED THIS Recent audit: Raised serious accountability concerns Findings: ➡️ Missing funds tied to services 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU Funded by: Taxpayer dollars Raises questions about: ➡️ Government spending oversight ➡️ Effectiveness of programs 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Council vote outcome Potential agency shutdown or restructure Continued scrutiny of spending 🔔 Subscribe for more investigations, taxpayer accountability reporting, and policy coverage #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #TaxpayerMoney #GovernmentSpending #Accountability #Politics #Investigation #PublicPolicy #USNews #Homelessness 2026-05-07T00:00:56.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 King Countyhomelessnessauditgovernment accountabilitytaxpayer moneyfinancial transparencyKCRHA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1862648/rubio-huge-divide-between-irans-people-and-its-lea-HVoAT2fdfP https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1862648_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1862648_video_v5_360.mp4 Rubio: ‘Huge Divide Between Iran’s People and Its Leaders’ Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlights what he calls a major divide between the Iranian people and the country’s leadership. In this segment, we break down the broader context behind that statement and why it matters. 🌍 TOP STORY: PEOPLE VS REGIME Key point: Large gap between: Iranian citizens Government leadership 📊 Description: ➡️ Leadership characterized as ideological ➡️ Population described as wanting normalcy 🧠 THE CORE ARGUMENT Iranian people: Seek everyday stability Desire economic opportunity Government: Driven by different priorities 🔥 WHY THIS MATTERS Impacts: U.S. foreign policy Global diplomacy Public perception ⚖️ BROADER CONTEXT Iran: Deep cultural and historical roots Ongoing tension: ➡️ Between governance and population sentiment 💸 REAL-WORLD IMPACT Affects: International relations Sanctions policy Regional stability 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued geopolitical tensions Ongoing diplomatic discussions Global focus on Iran’s internal dynamics 🔔 Subscribe for more global analysis, foreign policy coverage, and breaking news #Iran #BreakingNews #MarcoRubio #WorldNews #Geopolitics #ForeignPolicy #USNews #Politics #GlobalNews #MiddleEast 2026-05-07T12:01:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Marco RubioIranIranian PeopleForeign PolicyUS NewsGeopolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1862697/gas-taxes-stay-even-as-prices-hit-hard-iV4mOMrTTS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1862697_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1862697_original_360.mp4 Gas Taxes Stay — Even as Prices Hit Hard Even as gas prices surge, state leaders say key fuel taxes must remain in place to fund major projects. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down why those taxes aren’t going anywhere — and what it means for drivers. ⛽ TOP STORY: NO TAX RELIEF Despite rising prices: No plans to suspend gas-related taxes State position: ➡️ Funding must continue 💰 WHY OFFICIALS SAY TAXES ARE NEEDED Supports: Transportation infrastructure Road and highway projects Climate programs (CCA) 📊 Key argument: ➡️ Cutting taxes could delay major projects ⚖️ THE TRADEOFF Keep taxes: Maintain funding stability Cut taxes: Risk project delays 📢 Core issue: ➡️ Cost now vs long-term investment 🚗 REAL IMPACT ON DRIVERS Higher fill-up costs Increased commuting expenses Strain on family budgets 📊 Especially affects: ➡️ Working families ➡️ Daily commuters 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS Gas prices influence: Cost of goods Household spending No short-term relief: ➡️ Pressure continues 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Ongoing debate over tax policy Potential future proposals Continued cost-of-living concerns 🔔 Subscribe for more cost-of-living coverage, tax policy updates, and economic analysis #GasPrices #CostOfLiving #WashingtonState #BreakingNews #TaxpayerMoney #FuelPrices #Economy #Politics #PublicPolicy #USNews 2026-05-07T13:30:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Gas PricesTax PolicyCost of LivingFuel TaxesWashington StateTransportation FundingInfrastructure Projects https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1862718/is-was-income-tax-unconstitutional-legal-challenge-8bnsYJK3XI https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1862718_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1862718_original_360.mp4 Is WA’s Income Tax Unconstitutional? Legal Challenge Explained A new challenge to Washington’s income tax law argues the policy may violate the state constitution. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the legal argument and what’s at stake. ⚖️ TOP STORY: CONSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGE Lawsuit led by: Legal advocates + former state Supreme Court justice Claim: ➡️ Income tax violates Washington Constitution 💰 THE CORE ISSUE Washington law: Treats income as property Requirement: ➡️ Property must be taxed uniformly 🔥 WHY THIS TAX IS BEING CHALLENGED New law: 9.9% tax on income over $1 million Critics argue: ➡️ You cannot single out one group 🧠 LEGAL ARGUMENT IN SIMPLE TERMS ➡️ If income = property ➡️ Then everyone must be taxed the same 📊 Key question: ➡️ Can the state tax only high earners differently? ⚖️ WHAT’S AT STAKE Future of income tax in Washington Potential precedent for tax policy 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU Impacts: State tax system Future legislation Could determine: ➡️ Whether income tax expands 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Case moves through courts Potential Washington Supreme Court decision Long-term policy implications 🔔 Subscribe for more taxpayer-focused reporting, legal breakdowns, and Washington policy coverage #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #BreakingNews #SupremeCourt #TaxpayerMoney #Politics #LegalNews #PublicPolicy #USNews #Government 2026-05-07T01:30:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Washington income taxunconstitutional taxtax lawWashington Supreme Courttaxpayer moneyPhil Talmadge https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1863191/wa-ranks-43rd-in-financial-literacy-most-students-vXgdoIS133 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1863191_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1863191_video_v5_360.mp4 WA Ranks 43rd in Financial Literacy — Most Students Not Taught Money Basics A new report shows the state ranks 43rd in financial literacy education, with just 2.7% of students guaranteed a personal finance course before graduating. That means most students may leave high school without learning how credit cards work, how debt builds, or how to manage money. 📊 TOP STORY: WA FALLS BEHIND IN MONEY EDUCATION Washington ranks: 43rd in the nation Only: 2.7% of students guaranteed personal finance coursework 📉 Key issue: ➡️ No statewide graduation requirement 💰 WHAT STUDENTS ARE MISSING Basics like: Budgeting Credit card interest Debt management Loans and mortgages 📊 Result: ➡️ Many young adults learn the hard way 🧠 WHY OTHER STATES DO BETTER Top-ranked states: Require personal finance classes Integrate money education into curriculum 📢 Washington: ➡️ Has no requirement at all 🔥 WHY THIS MATTERS Impacts: Debt levels Financial stability Long-term economic success 📊 Stat: ➡️ 9 in 10 Americans say financial literacy should be required ⚖️ WHAT’S BEING PROPOSED New legislation: Would require financial literacy in schools Status: ➡️ Still under review ➡️ Timeline unclear 💸 REAL-WORLD IMPACT Without these skills, students risk: Credit card debt early in life Poor financial decisions Long-term financial struggles 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Possible changes to graduation requirements Ongoing policy discussions Updates expected soon 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on education, taxes, and the policies impacting your financial future #Education #FinancialLiteracy #WashingtonState #CostOfLiving #Money #BreakingNews #StudentDebt #Economy #PublicPolicy #USNews 2026-05-07T15:00:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 340 financial literacystudent debtmoney managementWashington Statecredit cardsbudgetingdebt managementloansmortgages https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1863199/councilmember-audit-findings-incredibly-serious-NOPFkOcIY2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1863199_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1863199_video_v5_360.mp4 Councilmember: Audit Findings ‘Incredibly Serious’ New comments from a Seattle-area councilmember highlight just how serious recent audit findings are — but also raise a key question: what happens next? In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the response and the path forward. ⚖️ TOP STORY: ‘SERIOUS AND ALARMING’ Audit findings described as: “Incredibly serious and alarming” Reaction: ➡️ Officials acknowledge major concerns 🧠 WHAT’S THE CHALLENGE NOW? Not just about: Identifying problems Also about: ➡️ Maintaining essential services 🔥 THE BALANCING ACT Officials say: Must move forward carefully Goal: ➡️ Ensure continuity for: Service recipients Providers 💰 TAXPAYER IMPACT Funded by: Public dollars Key concern: ➡️ Ensuring money is used effectively 📊 BIG QUESTION ➡️ If the current system isn’t working… what replaces it? 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Possible restructuring or shutdown Ongoing oversight Decisions impacting services and spending 🔔 Subscribe for more investigations, taxpayer accountability coverage, and policy updates #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #TaxpayerMoney #GovernmentSpending #Accountability #Politics #PublicPolicy #USNews #Investigation #Homelessness 2026-05-07T15:01:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 SeattleCouncilmemberAuditGovernment SpendingTaxpayer MoneyKCRHAWashington StateAccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1863374/primaries-special-elections-reveal-trends-to-watch-1I_TTgnpmY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1863374_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1863374_video_v5_360.mp4 Primaries & Special Elections Reveal Trends to Watch in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan For The Center Square Daily host Esther Wickham looks at election results out of Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. The Center Square's J.D. Davidson joins to discuss Pres. Trump's influence in primary elections, voters' rejections of several local tax proposals, notable gains by democrats, and more. 2026-05-07T15:45:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 658 Ohio electionsIndiana electionsMichigan electionsprimariesspecial electionselection trendsredistrictingPresident Trumpvoter trends https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1863406/foster-care-lawsuit-moves-forward-wa-policy-under-HbsTBcNm__ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1863406_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1863406_video_v5_360.mp4 Foster Care Lawsuit Moves Forward — WA Policy Under Review LAWSUIT MOVES FORWARD IN WASHINGTON — A federal case against the state’s foster care agency is advancing after officials failed to get it dismissed, raising new questions about policy, religious rights, and the future of foster care. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down what happened — and what it could mean for families and the system moving forward. ⚖️ TOP STORY: COURT ALLOWS LAWSUIT TO PROCEED Washington’s Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF): Failed to dismiss lawsuit Result: ➡️ Case will move forward in court 👨‍👩‍👧 WHAT THE CASE IS ABOUT Foster parents: Denied license renewal Issue: ➡️ Disagreement over state policy requirements 📊 Lawsuit claims: ➡️ Restrictions were placed on their ability to foster 🔥 POLICY NOW UNDER REVIEW DCYF confirms: Policy is currently being revised Timeline: ➡️ Awaiting public comment review 📢 Key question: ➡️ What will the new policy look like? 📊 BIGGER SYSTEM IMPACT Washington foster system: ~4,800 children ~2,300 non-relative foster families 📉 Concern: ➡️ Fewer available foster homes 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS Affects: Foster care availability State system capacity Policy direction ➡️ Could impact how many families participate in the system 🧠 THE BIGGER DEBATE Balancing: State requirements Individual rights Ongoing legal and policy questions 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Policy update expected after review period Lawsuit proceeds through courts Potential broader changes to foster system 🔔 Subscribe for updates on Washington policy, legal battles, and issues impacting families and taxpayers #WashingtonState #BreakingNews #FosterCare #Politics #LegalNews #PublicPolicy #USNews #Government #Families #CourtCase 2026-05-07T16:00:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 349 Foster CareWashington StateLawsuitReligious RightsDCYFGender IdeologyFoster ParentsCourt CasePublic Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1863606/teacher-unions-spent-over-1b-on-political-causes-s-5_Ow003H4d https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1863606_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1863606_video_v5_360.mp4 Teacher Unions Spent Over $1B on Political Causes Since 2015 For The Center Square Daily host Esther Wickham looks at national teachers unions spending over $1 billion on political activity and advocacy since 2015, according to a new report by Defending Education. Both reports, shared with The Center Square, found the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association together directed $669 million in federal political spending and an additional $336 million in state and local spending. 2026-05-07T16:15:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 298 teacher unionspolitical spendingeducation fundingunion duesschool choicepublic schoolspolitical activityamerican federation of teachersnational education associationdefending education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1863634/are-lawmakers-bypassing-voters-emergency-clause-de-b_bSxREMAH https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1863634_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1863634_video_v5_360.mp4 Are Lawmakers Bypassing Voters? Emergency Clause Debate Grows Growing concerns over the use of emergency clauses in legislation are raising questions about whether voters are being shut out of the process. In this segment of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the debate and what it means for your ability to vote on laws. ⚖️ TOP STORY: EMERGENCY CLAUSE CONTROVERSY Increasing use of: Emergency / necessity clauses Effect: ➡️ Laws take effect immediately ➡️ Not subject to referendum 🗳️ WHY THIS MATTERS Voters were granted: Initiative power Referendum power 📊 Concern: ➡️ These tools are being weakened 🔥 KEY ARGUMENT Critics say: ➡️ Overuse of clauses is: “Systematically undermining” voter rights 🧠 WHAT’S AT STAKE Checks and balances Direct democracy Public oversight of laws ⚖️ HOW IT WORKS Emergency clause: Prevents public vote Result: ➡️ Legislature has more control 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU Impacts: Your ability to challenge laws Your role in tax and policy decisions 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued debate in courts and legislature Potential reforms or challenges Growing public attention 🔔 Subscribe for more legal breakdowns, taxpayer-focused reporting, and Washington policy coverage #WashingtonState #BreakingNews #VotingRights #Politics #SupremeCourt #TaxpayerMoney #PublicPolicy #Government #USNews #Democracy 2026-05-07T16:30:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 emergency clausevoter rightsreferenduminitiative powerlegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1863648/virginia-budget-stalled-as-data-center-tax-fight-c-2mB-ad1BYu https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1863648_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1863648_video_v5_360.mp4 Virginia Budget Stalled as Data Center Tax Fight Continues For The Center Square Daily host Esther Wickham looks at headlines from across the country including budget talks in Virginia balking as they debate data center tax breaks, Georgia's governor signing a bill providing for literacy coaches and banning cell phones in schools, Pennsylvania lawmakers showing support for a bill to require disclosures when AI is used in healthcare, the Michigan house looking at reforms to lower property taxes and utility prices, and New York joining the redistricting race. 2026-05-07T16:45:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 201 Virginia budgetdata center taxGeorgia literacyAI in healthcarePennsylvaniaMichigan property taxNew York redistrictingstate governmenttaxpayer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1863781/wa-employers-may-relocate-survey-signals-economic-6qpiqYGs1N https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1863781_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1863781_video_v5_360.mp4 WA Employers May Relocate — Survey Signals Economic Warning A new survey from the Association of Washington Business reveals nearly 1 in 4 employers are considering leaving the state, citing high taxes, regulatory pressure, and growing economic concerns. What does this mean for jobs, investment, and your cost of living? In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we preview a deeper dive into the survey findings — and what business leaders are telling lawmakers. 💼 TOP STORY: BUSINESSES MAY LEAVE WA New AWB survey: Nearly 25% of employers considering relocation Key concerns: High taxes Regulatory burdens Overall business climate 📊 Impact: ➡️ Potential job loss ➡️ Reduced investment ➡️ Long-term economic pressure 💰 TAXES & POLICY UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Growing concern over: State tax direction Potential future policies 📢 Key question: ➡️ Could tax policy accelerate business departures? 🧠 WHAT BUSINESS LEADERS ARE SAYING Some employers already: Exploring relocation options Considering moves to: Idaho Arizona Other lower-tax states ⚖️ BROADER CONCERNS BEYOND TAXES Business leaders also cite: Regulatory climate Overall direction of the state 🏛️ WHAT’S HAPPENING NEXT AWB meeting with lawmakers: Sharing survey results More analysis coming: ➡️ Full breakdown in next episode 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU Affects: Jobs Local economy Cost of living ➡️ Business climate impacts everyday life 📅 COMING NEXT Full interview with AWB leadership Deeper look at survey data Lawmaker response 🔔 Subscribe for real reporting on taxes, jobs, and the policies impacting your money #WashingtonState #Economy #SmallBusiness #Taxes #CostOfLiving #Jobs #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #BusinessNews #USNews 2026-05-07T17:01:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 253 Washington Stateeconomysmall businesstaxescost of livingjobsbusiness climateregulatory burdensemployer relocation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1863978/survey-nearly-25-of-wa-businesses-considering-relo-RRPbt_w7gp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1863978_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1863978_video_v5_360.mp4 Survey: Nearly 25% of WA Businesses Considering Relocation Survey: Nearly 25% of WA Businesses Considering Relocation 2026-05-07T18:54:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 151 Washington businessbusiness relocationeconomic surveyWA economyincome tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1864105/king-county-regional-homelessness-authority-audit-70CebdGRx0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1864105_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1864105_video_v5_360.mp4 King County Regional Homelessness Authority Audit Reveals Budget Shortfall, Missing Millions King County Regional Homelessness Authority Audit Reveals Budget Shortfall, Missing Millions 2026-05-07T19:08:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 163 King CountyHomelessness AuthorityAuditBudget ShortfallMissing MillionsSeattleGovernment OversightRegional Approach https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1864106/seattle-council-committee-hears-testimony-on-publi-ax0BAdGDJC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1864106_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1864106_video_v5_360.mp4 Seattle Council Committee Hears Testimony on Public Drug Use Seattle Council Committee Hears Testimony on Public Drug Use 2026-05-07T19:09:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 223 Seattledrug usepublic safetyaddictionhomelessnessfentanylrecoverydrug crisisharm reductioncity council https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1864110/kettle-homelessness-compounded-by-substance-use-me-dSjdRvJaNV https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1864110_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1864110_video_v5_360.mp4 Kettle: Homelessness Compounded by Substance Use, Mental Health Kettle: Homelessness Compounded by Substance Use, Mental Health 2026-05-07T19:14:58.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 homelessnesssubstance usemental healthaddictionbehavioral healthSeattleBob Kettlecity council https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1864276/the-center-square-daily-may-7-2026-tennessee-repub-sExGbG6LYv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1864276_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1864276_video_v5_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | May 7, 2026 | Tennessee Republicans Redraw Voting Maps Amid Protests The taxpayer costs of the Fulton County case against President Trump, Tennessee's redistricting efforts, and Illinois considering a billionaires' tax. On today's episode of The Center Square Daily, Johnny Edwards lays out his investigation into how much taxpayer money was spent on Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ failed racketeering case against President Donald Trump. Months after the case was dismissed, officials still have not provided a full accounting of the costs tied to the years-long prosecution, which included outside counsel payments, special grand jury proceedings, security expenses, and mounting legal challenges. The Center Square's Kim Jarrett joins to discuss lawmakers in Tennessee moving quickly to redraw congressional districts after a recent Supreme Court decision reshaped how states can approach redistricting. Republicans say the effort is about strengthening their congressional majority, while critics argue the changes are about race and diluting the black vote in Memphis. Plus America's Talking with headlines from across the country:   Illinois - https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_6baca800-4e34-4604-a1ff-48b83df2621c.html  Wisconsin - https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_fc022f75-6c6c-4758-88bb-3ab6abb92043.html Louisiana - https://www.thecentersquare.com/news/state/article_87723b01-fc76-48cb-8372-c4d8cb5afad8.html California - https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_8ff7d408-bca2-4522-b830-a4e3eaa776da.html Subscribe for daily, fact-based reporting on taxpayer issues, elections, and state government trends. #Trump #Georgia #Tennessee #Redistricting #ElectionNews #FaniWillis #Gerrymandering #Illinois ____________ 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:42 Trump Prosecution Costs 04:34 Redrawing Tennessee Voting Maps 12:25 America's Talking 2026-05-07T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 975 TrumpFani WillisTennesseeRedistrictingElection NewsTaxpayer MoneyGerrymandering https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1864645/washington-in-focus-daily-5-07-26-wa-jobs-at-risk-6tPV30LCkS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1864645_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1864645_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 5.07.26 | WA Jobs at Risk? Seattle Councilman Speaks Out On City Policy A new business survey shows nearly 1 in 4 employers are considering leaving the state, while a separate audit reveals $13 million missing and a $45 million deficit in a major homelessness agency. What’s driving these trends — and what does it mean for jobs, taxes, and your cost of living? In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the biggest economic and policy stories shaping the state right now. 💼 TOP STORY: BUSINESSES MAY LEAVE WA New survey from Association of Washington Business: 1 in 4 employers considering relocation Sharp shift from earlier this year: Confidence in economy declining Expansion plans dropping 📊 Key concerns: High taxes Regulatory pressure Economic uncertainty ➡️ Impact: Jobs at risk Investment slowing Long-term economic consequences 💰 TAX POLICY IN THE SPOTLIGHT Growing concern over: State tax direction Pending income tax Business leaders report: Increased consideration of relocation ⚖️ PUSHBACK: DO TAXES REALLY DRIVE PEOPLE OUT? Advocacy groups argue: No clear evidence wealthy residents are leaving Others cite: Data from high-tax states showing outmigration trends 📊 Debate continues: ➡️ Are taxes driving business decisions? 🚨 SECOND STORY: $13M MISSING, $45M DEFICIT Forensic audit of regional homelessness authority finds: $13 million unaccounted for $45 million deficit 📢 Result: ➡️ Calls for accountability and transparency 🧠 SHIFT IN STRATEGY? Growing argument: ➡️ Homelessness crisis tied to: Addiction Mental health Some pushing: ➡️ Focus on treatment + accountability 🔥 REAL VOICES FROM THE GROUND Testimony highlights: Concerns about current approach Calls for stronger intervention and accountability 💸 BIG PICTURE: MONEY, POLICY & RESULTS This isn’t just politics — it affects: Your taxes Your job market Public safety Cost of living ➡️ Economic pressure + policy challenges colliding 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Lawmakers respond to business survey Homelessness agency faces scrutiny Potential policy shifts ahead 🔔 Subscribe for real reporting on taxes, jobs, and the policies impacting your money #WashingtonState #BreakingNews #Economy #Jobs #Taxes #CostOfLiving #Homelessness #PublicPolicy #Business #USNews 2026-05-07T22:31:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1571 Washington statebusiness relocationtaxeshomelessnessauditSeattleKing Countyeconomypublic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1864903/gov-newsom-addresses-water-issues-continuing-to-im-UxFqN2RkHm https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1864903_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1864903_video_v5_360.mp4 Gov. Newsom Addresses Water Issues Continuing To Impact Communities Across California Gov. Newsom Addresses Water Issues Continuing To Impact Communities Across California 2026-05-07T23:07:58.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 232 Gavin NewsomCaliforniawater issuesdroughtclimate change https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1866865/iran-cannot-have-a-nuclear-weapon-trump-draws-red-7GOuloAkBJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1866865_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1866865_video_v5_360.mp4 ‘Iran Cannot Have a Nuclear Weapon’ — Trump Draws Red Line Former President Donald Trump says the strategy on Iran is “very simple”: they cannot be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. What does that mean for U.S. policy, global security, and the Middle East? In this segment, we break down the remarks and the broader implications. 🌍 TOP STORY: ‘RED LINE’ ON NUCLEAR WEAPONS Key message: ➡️ Iran must not obtain a nuclear weapon 📊 Framing: ➡️ Described as a clear and non-negotiable position ⚠️ WHY THIS MATTERS A nuclear Iran would impact: Regional stability U.S. foreign policy Global security 🔥 ESCALATING RHETORIC Language used: “End of the line” Signals: ➡️ Increasing urgency in the debate 🧠 THE BIGGER PICTURE Ongoing tensions: U.S. vs Iran Key issue: ➡️ Nuclear capability and deterrence 💸 REAL-WORLD IMPACT Could affect: Oil markets Gas prices Military strategy 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued diplomatic pressure Possible policy responses Ongoing global attention 🔔 Subscribe for global news, geopolitical analysis, and breaking updates #Trump #Iran #BreakingNews #WorldNews #Geopolitics #MiddleEast #Nuclear #USPolitics #GlobalNews #ForeignPolicy 2026-05-08T13:29:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Donald TrumpIranNuclear WeaponsMiddle EastUS Foreign PolicyGlobal Security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1867327/millions-missing-sparks-push-to-overhaul-homeless-OzW7u8KVT2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1867327_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1867327_video_v5_360.mp4 Millions Missing Sparks Push to Overhaul Homeless System After a forensic audit revealed $13 million in missing funds and a $45 million deficit, Seattle and King County leaders are now pushing for major changes to the region’s homelessness response system. What went wrong — and what happens next? In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the growing calls for accountability and the debate over what a new system could look like. 💰 TOP STORY: $13M MISSING, $45M DEFICIT Forensic audit findings: $13 million unaccounted for $45 million deficit 📊 Result: ➡️ Calls for transparency ➡️ Pressure for reform ⚖️ CALLS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY Critics say: ➡️ This is a “pivot point” for change Demands include: Better oversight Clear performance metrics 📢 Key question: ➡️ Where is the money going — and what’s working? 🏛️ SYSTEM AT A CROSSROADS Leaders now debating: ➡️ Fix the system ➡️ Or replace it entirely 📊 Concern: ➡️ You can’t just shut it down overnight 🔄 WHAT DOES ‘SYSTEM 2.0’ LOOK LIKE? Discussions include: More accountability Focus on results Treatment + recovery approaches 🧠 THE BIGGER ISSUE Homelessness tied to: Mental health Addiction Public health ➡️ Officials say: Success requires addressing all three 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS This directly impacts: Your tax dollars Public safety Local communities ➡️ Billions spent — results under scrutiny 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Potential restructuring of the system Ongoing debate between city & county leaders Long-term policy decisions ahead 🔔 Subscribe for real reporting on taxes, spending, and the policies impacting your money #Seattle #WashingtonState #BreakingNews #TaxpayerMoney #Homelessness #GovernmentSpending #Accountability #Politics #PublicPolicy #USNews 2026-05-08T15:00:49.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 350 SeattleKing Countyhomelessnessgovernment spendingaccountabilitypublic policyWashington Statetaxpayer moneyforensic auditdeficit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1867607/seattle-in-crisis-leaders-residents-speak-out-on-h-CNkKkw4kvf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1867607_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1867607_video_v5_360.mp4 Seattle in Crisis? Leaders, Residents Speak Out on Homelessness, Drugs New testimony in Seattle is raising serious questions about whether current homelessness policies are actually working — or making the crisis worse. Following a forensic audit revealing millions in missing funds and a massive deficit, critics are now calling for a major shift in how the region addresses homelessness, addiction, and public safety. 🔥 TOP STORY: POLICY UNDER FIRE At a recent public safety meeting: Testimony challenged current strategies Critics argue: ➡️ Current system may be enabling the crisis 💰 THE BACKDROP: MILLIONS MISSING Recent audit found: $13M unaccounted for $45M deficit 📊 Result: ➡️ Growing demand for accountability 🧠 SHIFT IN STRATEGY? Some advocates pushing: ➡️ Move away from “housing-first only” ➡️ Toward: Treatment Recovery Accountability 🎤 POWERFUL TESTIMONY Individuals shared: Concerns about current system Experiences with addiction and recovery 📢 Key message: ➡️ Without accountability, change is unlikely ⚖️ WHAT LEADERS ARE SAYING Officials acknowledge: Role of addiction Role of mental health 📊 Reality: ➡️ Crisis is more complex than housing alone 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Your tax dollars Public safety Community conditions ➡️ Billions spent — results being questioned 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Closed-door meetings with agency leaders City Council discussions next week Potential policy changes ahead 🔔 Subscribe for real reporting on taxes, spending, and the policies impacting your community #Seattle #WashingtonState #BreakingNews #Homelessness #PublicSafety #TaxpayerMoney #Politics #PublicPolicy #USNews #Economy 2026-05-08T16:01:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 547 SeattleHomelessnessDrug AddictionPublic SafetyWashington StateForensic AuditPolicy Change https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1867679/jobs-at-risk-businesses-consider-leaving-washingto-D_AUjc8LNO https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1867679_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1867679_video_v5_360.mp4 Jobs at Risk? Businesses Consider Leaving Washington A new survey shows nearly 1 in 4 businesses may leave the state, while a separate audit reveals millions in missing funds and a massive deficit. What’s going on — and how could it impact jobs, taxes, and your cost of living? In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the biggest economic and policy stories shaping Washington right now. 💼 TOP STORY: BUSINESSES CONSIDERING LEAVING New survey findings: 1 in 4 employers considering relocation Confidence in the economy: Declining rapidly Expansion plans: Dropping 📊 Why businesses are concerned: High taxes Regulations Economic uncertainty ➡️ Impact: Jobs at risk Investment slowing Economic pressure on families 💰 MISSING MILLIONS RAISE QUESTIONS Audit reveals: Millions unaccounted for Large budget deficit 📢 Result: ➡️ Calls for transparency ➡️ Demands for accountability ⚖️ POLICY DEBATE HEATS UP Competing narratives: Are taxes driving businesses away? Or is the economy still strong? 📊 Conflicting data: ➡️ Different groups citing different trends 🧠 SHIFT IN APPROACH? Growing calls to: Rethink current strategies Focus areas: Economic stability Public accountability 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Your job market Your taxes Your cost of living ➡️ Economic policy decisions affect everyday life 📅 WHAT’S NEXT More data from business leaders Lawmaker response Ongoing policy debates 🔔 Subscribe for real reporting on taxes, jobs, and the policies impacting your money #WashingtonState #BreakingNews #Economy #Jobs #Taxes #CostOfLiving #Business #PublicPolicy #USNews #Finance 2026-05-08T17:00:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 599 Washington Statebusiness relocationhigh taxeseconomic uncertaintyjob marketcost of livingpublic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1878225/lets-go-washington-launches-income-tax-repeal-sign-RyMfA1GBYz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1878225_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1878225_video_v5_360.mp4 Let’s Go Washington Launches Income Tax Repeal Signature Campaign Let’s Go Washington Launches Income Tax Repeal Signature Campaign 2026-05-08T19:06:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 107 income taxtax repealWashington statesignature campaignballot initiativelets go washington https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1879797/states-weigh-participation-in-federal-education-ta-VA0smK38Eb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1879797_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1879797_video_v5_360.mp4 States Weigh Participation in Federal Education Tax Credit Program States Weigh Participation in Federal Education Tax Credit Program 2026-05-08T20:16:43.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 94 education tax creditfederal programstate participationeducation fundingtaxpayer moneyschool choiceeducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1879800/washington-yet-to-decide-on-education-tax-credit-p-pjFg9oXCT3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1879800_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1879800_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington Yet to Decide on Education Tax Credit Program Washington Yet to Decide on Education Tax Credit Program 2026-05-08T20:25:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 education tax creditschool choiceWashingtoneducationtaxpayersnon-public schoolsfederal tax dollars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1879946/the-center-square-daily-may-8-2026-new-ufo-files-a-L1aqRCEHSe https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1879946_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1879946_video_v5_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | May 8, 2026 | New UFO Files are in the Shadows of the BLACK BUDGET The Department of War launches a website dedicated to UFO information and Minnesota Republicans call on Congress for help in their investigation of Feeding Our Future and U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar's relationship to it. On this episode of The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop looks at a new batch of UFO and UAP-related files released by the Pentagon, including military videos, astronaut audio recordings, and decades-old documents tied to unidentified aerial phenomena. This release renews debate over secret government programs and how taxpayer money is spent on classified military and intelligence operations. The disclosure also raises fresh questions about oversight as defense spending continues to climb and the Department of War faces ongoing audit failures. Meanwhile, fraud investigations are unfolding in several states across the country. In Minnesota, Republican lawmakers are asking Congress for help subpoenaing records tied to Ilhan Omar as part of a broader investigation into alleged state fraud and oversight failures. In Michigan, a former board member of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation is facing multiple felony charges tied to an alleged scheme involving roughly $20 million in grant funding. And in Milwaukee, prosecutors have charged a woman with Medicaid fraud as officials continue investigating misuse of public assistance funds. Plus America's Talking with headlines from across the country:   California - GOP lawmakers talk about voter ID initiative; Dems stay mum https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_bef2a3b7-5798-49d8-af00-f9c5489a3f60.html New York - Hochul, New York lawmakers, reach deal on $268B budget - https://www.thecentersquare.com/new_york/article_4e56f451-beef-4c0b-92f0-638f1106dbf6.html Louisiana - Regulators weighing new rules for data centers, major power users https://www.thecentersquare.com/louisiana/article_4e192732-f183-46e7-9e6e-38d437a232ac.html Pennsylvania - Bill supporting power grid longevity passes House https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_36684df5-a6d3-496e-88e6-c7389f825ef2.html #UFO #uap #pentagon #governmentspending #trump #fraudinvestigation #minnesota #michigan #milwaukee #voterid #datacenters #ilhanomar ____________ 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:36 UFO Sightings 08:10 Fraud investigations 18:40 America's Talking 2026-05-08T20:45:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1396 UFOuappentagongovernment spendingfraud investigationilhan omar https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1880081/washington-in-focus-daily-5-08-26-income-tax-repea-SRFthlPpYL https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1880081_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1880081_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 5.08.26 | Income Tax Repeal Fight Begins — WA Braces for Showdown A major new effort to repeal the state’s income tax is officially underway, with supporters launching a signature campaign to put the issue back in front of voters. At the same time, new debates are emerging over AI data centers driving up power bills and a $700 million education funding decision now facing Governor Bob Ferguson. What does all of this mean for your taxes, your energy bills, and your family’s future? 💰 TOP STORY: INCOME TAX REPEAL PUSH BEGINS Let’s Go Washington: Received official ballot titles Next step: ➡️ Launching signature gathering campaign 📊 Goal: ➡️ Repeal the 9.9% income tax on high earners 🔥 WHY THIS IS A BIG DEAL Comes after: Supreme Court blocked referendum attempt Now: ➡️ Initiative is the only path forward 📢 Supporters say: ➡️ This tax could expand over time 📊 MASSIVE PUBLIC RESPONSE Organizers report: ➡️ Unprecedented support ➡️ Thousands signing up to help 📢 Key concern: ➡️ Future impact on all taxpayers ⚖️ THE LEGAL & POLITICAL FIGHT Critics argue: ➡️ Tax is needed for funding priorities Supporters argue: ➡️ Income = property → must be taxed uniformly ➡️ Court battle likely ahead 🎓 SECOND STORY: $700M EDUCATION FUNDING DECISION Federal tax credit program: Could bring $700M+ annually to WA Key question: ➡️ Will WA opt in — or lose funds to other states? ⚡ THIRD STORY: AI DATA CENTERS & YOUR POWER BILL State reviewing: New AI/data center regulations Concern: ➡️ Increased demand could raise electricity costs 📊 Debate: ➡️ Economic growth vs higher utility bills 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This impacts: Your taxes Your power bill Your cost of living ➡️ Major policy decisions happening right now 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Signature campaign ramps up Governor decision on education funding AI regulations take shape 🔔 Subscribe for real reporting on taxes, energy costs, and the policies impacting your money #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #BreakingNews #Taxes #CostOfLiving #Economy #Energy #AI #PublicPolicy #USNews washington income tax repeal initiative 2026 explained, lets go washington signature campaign income tax fight, 9.9 percent income tax washington state breakdown, can washington income tax be repealed initiative process explained, ai data centers electricity cost washington impact analysis, why data centers raise power bills explained simple terms, education tax credit program washington 700 million funding explained, cost of living washington taxes energy prices impact, state policy washington economy tax energy debate explained, washington politics income tax court battle explained 2026-05-08T22:30:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1438 Washington StateIncome TaxAI Data CentersEducation FundingTax Repeal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1882175/700m-at-stake-wa-could-lose-education-funds-to-oth-RQO970wKJx https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1882175_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1882175_video_v5_360.mp4 $700M at Stake — WA Could Lose Education Funds to Other States Washington could miss out on hundreds of millions in education funding every year if the state does not opt into a new federal tax credit scholarship program. The big question: ➡️ Will that money stay in Washington — or go to other states? In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the growing pressure on Governor Bob Ferguson and what this decision could mean for families, students, and taxpayers. 💰 TOP STORY: $700M EDUCATION DECISION Federal program offers: Up to $700M+ annually for WA How it works: ➡️ Taxpayers direct funds to education priorities ⚠️ THE BIG RISK If WA does NOT opt in: ➡️ Money goes to other states 📊 Reality: ➡️ Taxpayers still pay — but WA students may not benefit 🎓 WHAT THE PROGRAM DOES Funds can go to: Public schools Charter schools Private education Tutoring & transportation ➡️ Taxpayers choose where funds go ⚖️ DEBATE HEATING UP Supporters say: ➡️ Expands school choice ➡️ Keeps tax dollars in WA Critics argue: ➡️ Concern over funding outside traditional public schools 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS NOW Other states: Already opting in WA decision deadline: ➡️ Coming soon 📊 Pressure increasing on governor 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This affects: Your tax dollars Your child’s education options State funding priorities ➡️ Major financial and policy decision 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Governor decision expected More states opting in Ongoing debate over education funding 🔔 Subscribe for real reporting on taxes, education, and policies impacting your money #WashingtonState #Education #SchoolChoice #Taxes #BreakingNews #CostOfLiving #PublicPolicy #Parents #USNews #Economy 2026-05-09T15:00:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 441 Washington StateEducation FundingTax CreditSchool ChoiceBob FergusonTaxpayersEducation PolicyPrivate SchoolsPublic SchoolsCharter Schools https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1882281/pentagon-releases-ufo-files-as-black-budget-spendi-dd9QJ5ioQz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1882281_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1882281_video_v5_360.mp4 Pentagon Releases UFO Files as ‘Black Budget’ Spending Increases Exponentially For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop looks at a new batch of UFO and UAP-related files released by the Pentagon, including military videos, astronaut audio recordings, and decades-old documents tied to unidentified aerial phenomena. This release renews debate over secret government programs and how taxpayer money is spent on classified military and intelligence operations. The disclosure also raises fresh questions about oversight as defense spending continues to climb and the Department of War faces ongoing audit failures. 2026-05-09T15:48:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 486 UFOUAPPentagonBlack BudgetDefense SpendingMilitaryUnidentified Anomalous PhenomenaAlien LifeNASAAstronautsDisclosureDepartment of War https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1882389/ai-boom-could-raise-your-power-bill-wa-weighs-new-OWSXX6aU3n https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1882389_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1882389_video_v5_360.mp4 AI Boom Could Raise Your Power Bill — WA Weighs New Rules As artificial intelligence and data centers expand across Washington, state officials are raising concerns about rising electricity costs and pressure on the power grid. The big question: ➡️ Will you end up paying more for power — or will tech companies cover the cost? In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down new recommendations from the Attorney General’s office and the growing debate over AI infrastructure. ⚡ TOP STORY: AI DATA CENTERS & ENERGY DEMAND Data centers: Use massive amounts of electricity Growth of AI: ➡️ Increasing demand on the power grid 📊 Concern: ➡️ Could drive up utility rates 💰 WHO PAYS THE COST? Proposal: ➡️ Require companies to cover: Infrastructure upgrades Utility connection costs 📢 Goal: ➡️ Protect ratepayers from higher bills ⚠️ WHY THIS MATTERS NOW Washington: Historically lower power costs But: ➡️ Grid already under pressure 📊 Risk: ➡️ Increased demand = higher prices 🧠 THE BALANCING ACT Benefits: Jobs Economic growth Tech innovation Risks: Higher electricity bills Strain on utilities ➡️ Policymakers weighing both sides 🔄 LESSONS FROM CRYPTO MINING Similar past issue: ➡️ Cheap power attracted energy-heavy industries ➡️ Rates increased in some areas 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This impacts: Your electric bill Cost of living Local infrastructure ➡️ AI growth could affect everyday expenses 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Draft recommendations under review Potential legislation in future sessions Ongoing debate between lawmakers and industry 🔔 Subscribe for real reporting on energy costs, technology, and policies impacting your money #AI #WashingtonState #Electricity #CostOfLiving #Energy #BreakingNews #Technology #PublicPolicy #Economy #USNews 2026-05-09T16:01:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 425 AIWashington Stateelectricity costsdata centerspower gridutility ratesenergy demandpublic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1882411/gop-turns-to-congress-after-minnesota-dems-block-o-RTbwvik0fF https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1882411_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1882411_video_v5_360.mp4 GOP Turns to Congress After Minnesota Dems Block Omar Subpoena For The Center Square Daily host Greg Bishop looks at fraud investigations unfolding in several states across the country. In Minnesota, Republican lawmakers are asking Congress for help subpoenaing records tied to Ilhan Omar as part of a broader investigation into alleged state fraud and oversight failures. In Michigan, a former board member of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation is facing multiple felony charges tied to an alleged scheme involving roughly $20 million in grant funding. And in Milwaukee, prosecutors have charged a woman with Medicaid fraud as officials continue investigating misuse of public assistance funds. 2026-05-09T16:30:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 641 Ilhan Omarfraud investigationMinnesotaMichiganWisconsinCongresssubpoenataxpayer dollarsMedicaid fraudcriminal charges https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1882506/stop-the-income-tax-signature-campaign-launches-in-gLCStl2xwk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1882506_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1882506_video_v5_360.mp4 ‘Stop the Income Tax’ — Signature Campaign Launches in WA A major push to repeal Washington’s new income tax is officially underway after organizers received ballot titles and launched a statewide signature campaign. This comes just days after the Washington State Supreme Court blocked a referendum, leaving an initiative as the only path for voters to weigh in. 💰 TOP STORY: REPEAL CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES Let’s Go Washington: Received official ballot titles Next step: ➡️ Statewide signature gathering begins 📊 Goal: ➡️ Repeal the 9.9% income tax on high earners ⚖️ WHY THIS MATTERS NOW Supreme Court blocked referendum Initiative now: ➡️ Only way voters can decide 📢 High stakes: ➡️ Could determine future of income tax in WA 🔥 SURGE IN PUBLIC RESPONSE Organizers say: ➡️ Unprecedented support ➡️ Thousands signing up to help 📊 Key concern: ➡️ Tax could expand beyond high earners 📉 THE CORE ARGUMENT Critics argue: ➡️ Income = property → must be taxed uniformly Supporters argue: ➡️ Tax helps fund education and healthcare ➡️ Debate intensifying statewide 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This affects: Your taxes Cost of living Future state policy ➡️ One of the biggest financial debates in Washington 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Legal challenges expected Final initiative selected Signature drive ramps up statewide 🔔 Subscribe for real reporting on taxes, ballot measures, and the policies impacting your money #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #BreakingNews #Taxes #CostOfLiving #BallotInitiative #Politics #PublicPolicy #USNews #Economy 2026-05-09T17:00:57.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 386 income taxWashington statetax repealballot initiativeLet's Go Washingtonsignature campaignstate politicstax policymillionaires tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1882519/state-lawmakers-talk-about-voter-id-initiative-wei-SK2IXatoTh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1882519_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1882519_original_360.mp4 State Lawmakers Talk About Voter ID Initiative, Weighing New Rules for Data Centers For The Center Square Daily host Greg Bishop looks at headlines from across the country including California GOP lawmakers talking about a voter ID initiative, New York reaches a budget deal, Louisiana regulators consider rules for data centers and electricity use, and the Pennsylvania House passes a bill to support grid longevity. 2026-05-09T17:30:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 275 voter IDdata centersstate budgetCaliforniaNew YorkLouisianaPennsylvaniastate lawmakerselectricitypower grid https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1883293/we-hit-back-hard-trump-describes-clash-with-irania-sOy0pxjwqt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1883293_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1883293_original_360.mp4 ‘We Hit Back Hard’ — Trump Describes Clash with Iranian Forces Former President Donald Trump describes a naval confrontation with Iranian forces, saying U.S. destroyers “fired back” and responded with overwhelming force. What happened — and what does it mean for global stability and U.S. military strategy? ⚓ TOP STORY: NAVAL CLASH Trump says: ➡️ U.S. destroyers engaged after being fired upon ➡️ U.S. forces responded with stronger firepower 📊 Outcome described: ➡️ Enemy boats destroyed ➡️ No U.S. damage reported 🔥 KEY MOMENT Quote: ➡️ “We hit back hard” ➡️ “Our firepower was stronger” 🌍 WHY THIS MATTERS Rising tensions: U.S. vs Iran Potential impact: ➡️ Regional stability ➡️ Global security ⚠️ ESCALATION RISK Military encounters: ➡️ Increase risk of wider conflict 💸 REAL-WORLD IMPACT Could affect: Oil prices Global markets Military posture 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Monitoring regional developments Potential diplomatic response Ongoing global attention 🔔 Subscribe for breaking global news, military updates, and geopolitical analysis #Trump #Iran #BreakingNews #WorldNews #Military #Navy #Geopolitics #MiddleEast #USNews #GlobalNews 2026-05-09T23:38:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 Donald TrumpIranNaval ClashUS DestroyersMilitary ForceMiddle EastUS MilitaryGeopolitical Analysis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1884650/is-the-housing-market-broken-or-finally-returning-jen9fz-kJ0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1884650_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1884650_original_360.mp4 Is the Housing Market Broken — or Finally Returning to Normal In this episode of Everyday Economics, we break down the growing standoff in the U.S. housing market. Inventory is rising in some cities. Prices are softening. Mortgage rates remain high. And millions of homeowners are locked into ultra-low 3% mortgages they don’t want to give up. The result? A housing market that feels frozen — with buyers waiting for prices to fall and sellers refusing to move. 🏠 In this episode: 🔹 Why homeowners are becoming “accidental landlords” instead of selling 🔹 Whether the housing market is truly broken — or simply normalizing 🔹 Why affordability is slowly improving despite high mortgage rates 🔹 What cities like Austin, Raleigh, Phoenix, and San Antonio reveal about inventory and prices 🔹 Why more housing supply could still be the key to fixing affordability We also examine the debate around rising delinquencies, falling prices in some markets, and why economists say the biggest issue may not be demand — but the lack of homes actually available for sale. As always, Everyday Economics cuts through the headlines to explain what the latest housing data means for your wallet, your mortgage, and the future of homeownership in America. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2026-05-10T13:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 739 housing marketmortgage rateshome affordabilityreal estatehome priceshome inventory https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1884795/9-in-10-americans-say-schools-should-teach-money-m-jmjEBMU_ql https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1884795_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1884795_original_360.mp4 9 in 10 Americans Say Schools Should Teach Money — Many Still Don’t BUT IT’S STILL NOT HAPPENING — A new report finds 9 in 10 Americans believe financial literacy should be taught in schools, yet most states still fall short. Why aren’t students learning the basics of money before graduating? 📊 TOP STORY: STRONG PUBLIC SUPPORT Survey finds: ➡️ 90% of Americans support financial literacy in schools 📢 Clear message: ➡️ People want students prepared for real life 🎓 BUT SCHOOLS ARE FALLING BEHIND Only: ➡️ 17 out of 50 states earned an “A” rating 📊 To qualify: Must require: Standalone personal finance course Integrated financial education 💰 WHAT STUDENTS SHOULD BE LEARNING Budgeting Saving Credit cards & interest Loans and debt ➡️ Skills needed for everyday life 🧠 WHY IT MATTERS Without these skills: ➡️ Students may struggle financially ➡️ Higher risk of debt and poor decisions 📉 THE GAP High demand for financial education Low implementation in many states ➡️ Disconnect between policy and reality 📅 WHAT’S NEXT More states considering requirements Ongoing debate in education policy Potential curriculum changes ahead 🔔 Subscribe for more coverage on education, money, and policies impacting your future #Education #FinancialLiteracy #Money #Schools #BreakingNews #StudentDebt #Economy #PublicPolicy #USNews #CostOfLiving 2026-05-10T14:00:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Financial LiteracyEducationSchoolsMoneyBudgetingStudent DebtPersonal FinanceCurriculum https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1884942/wont-be-alive-to-see-it-sound-transit-costs-soar-d-NZF-66oscR https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1884942_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1884942_video_v5_360.mp4 Won’t Be Alive to See It? Sound Transit Costs Soar, Delays Grow Sound Transit’s expansion plan is now projected to cost tens of billions more than originally approved, with completion dates potentially pushed so far out that many taxpayers may never see the finished system. So what happened — and why are delays continuing? 💰 TOP STORY: COSTS SKYROCKET Original plan (2016): ~$53.6 billion New estimates: ➡️ $34+ billion over budget 📊 Reality: ➡️ Taxpayers paying far more than expected ⏳ TIMELINE KEEPS SLIPPING Originally: 20–25 year timeline Now: ➡️ Pushed decades into the future 📢 Concern: ➡️ Some projects may not be completed for generations ⚠️ TAXES CONTINUE — NO END DATE Key issue: ➡️ No sunset clause on taxes 📊 Result: ➡️ Taxpayers continue paying ➡️ Projects can be delayed indefinitely 🔥 GROWING BACKLASH Critics say: ➡️ Projects are being pushed further out ➡️ Costs continue to rise 📢 Key frustration: ➡️ Voters expected timelines that are no longer realistic 💸 WHAT’S BEING PROPOSED Ideas include: Extending bonds up to 75 years Impact: ➡️ More interest ➡️ Longer taxpayer burden 🧠 BIGGER QUESTIONS Will demand change before completion? Will technology make projects outdated? Will costs continue to rise? 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This affects: Your taxes Vehicle fees Sales taxes Long-term cost of living ➡️ You may pay for projects decades before they’re finished 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Sound Transit vote expected soon Potential restructuring of project timelines Continued debate over funding and accountability 🔔 Subscribe for real reporting on taxes, spending, and the policies impacting your money #WashingtonState #Seattle #SoundTransit #Taxes #CostOfLiving #BreakingNews #Infrastructure #PublicPolicy #USNews #Economy 2026-05-10T15:01:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 639 Sound TransitWashington StateSeattletaxescost of livinginfrastructurepublic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1885055/i-dont-recognize-it-anymore-why-some-are-leaving-w-X2upjGtgAf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1885055_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1885055_video_v5_360.mp4 ‘I Don’t Recognize It Anymore’ — Why Some Are Leaving WA Some Washington residents and business leaders say it’s not just about taxes or regulations — it’s about something harder to define: the overall feel of the state. From daily interactions to quality of life, critics say Washington has changed — and not for the better. 🧭 TOP STORY: ‘IT FEELS DIFFERENT’ Growing sentiment: ➡️ State feels different than it did years ago 📢 Descriptions include: Less community connection More tension and frustration Declining quality of life 🌎 COMPARISONS TO OTHER STATES States mentioned: Idaho Montana Arizona 📊 Observations: ➡️ Friendlier interactions ➡️ Cleaner environments ➡️ Different overall atmosphere ⚠️ WHY THIS MATTERS Not just policy: ➡️ Cultural and lifestyle concerns 📊 Impact: ➡️ Influencing relocation decisions 💼 TIED TO A BIGGER TREND Comes alongside: ➡️ Reports of businesses considering leaving ➡️ Declining confidence in the economy 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This affects: Community environment Local economy Long-term growth ➡️ Quality of life is becoming part of the decision to stay or leave 📅 WHAT’S NEXT More conversations around business climate Ongoing debate about state direction Potential long-term population shifts 🔔 Subscribe for real reporting on cost of living, business trends, and the issues shaping your community #WashingtonState #CostOfLiving #QualityOfLife #Economy #BreakingNews #Business #Relocation #USNews #PublicPolicy #Lifestyle 2026-05-10T16:01:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Washington StateCost of LivingQuality of LifeRelocationCommunityCultural ChangeEconomyIdahoMontanaArizona https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1885167/court-blocks-income-tax-vote-repeal-fight-explodes-ahz_M__9fE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1885167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1885167_video_v5_360.mp4 Court Blocks Income Tax Vote — Repeal Fight Explodes in WA The Washington State Supreme Court has blocked voters from weighing in on the new income tax, rejecting an effort to put a referendum on the ballot. Now, a major repeal campaign is ramping up — and the fight is just beginning. ⚖️ TOP STORY: COURT BLOCKS VOTER REFERENDUM Supreme Court ruling: ➡️ No referendum allowed Reason: ➡️ Law deemed “necessary” for state budget 📊 Impact: ➡️ Voters cannot directly repeal the tax (for now) 🔥 WHAT HAPPENS NEXT: REPEAL PUSH BEGINS Let’s Go Washington: ➡️ Launching initiative campaign ➡️ Signature gathering underway 📢 Goal: ➡️ Repeal the 9.9% income tax 💰 WHY THIS IS A BIG DEAL Tax applies to: Income above $1 million Critics warn: ➡️ Could expand over time 📊 Key concern: ➡️ Long-term impact on all taxpayers 📈 SURGE IN SUPPORT Organizers report: ➡️ Unprecedented interest ➡️ Thousands signing up to help 📢 Message: ➡️ “People want a vote” 💼 SECOND STORY: BUSINESSES SOUND ALARM New survey: ➡️ 1 in 4 businesses considering leaving WA 📊 Trends: Confidence in economy declining Expansion plans dropping ➡️ Income tax cited as a key concern ⚖️ THE DEBATE Supporters say: ➡️ Tax funds education & healthcare Opponents say: ➡️ Violates state constitution ➡️ Could drive jobs and investment away 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This affects: Your taxes Job market Cost of living ➡️ One of the biggest financial battles in Washington 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Initiative campaign ramps up Legal challenges continue Decision may go to voters 🔔 Subscribe for real reporting on taxes, ballot measures, and the policies impacting your money #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #BreakingNews #Taxes #CostOfLiving #BallotInitiative #Politics #Economy #PublicPolicy #USNews 2026-05-10T17:00:56.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1762 Washington State Supreme Courtincome taxreferendum challengeLet's Go Washingtontaxpayersstate budgetWashington businessesbusiness relocationstate economytax repealballot initiativetax lawstate constitutioncapital gains taxincome tax repeal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1885255/business-leader-i-may-leave-wa-cites-taxes-and-sta-hrPNLvDoRv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1885255_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1885255_video_v5_360.mp4 Business Leader: ‘I May Leave WA’ — Cites Taxes and State Direction A Washington business owner says he is actively weighing whether to relocate his business or personal residence to another state, citing concerns about taxes, regulations, and the broader direction of the state. What’s driving these decisions — and is this part of a bigger trend? 💼 TOP STORY: ‘I MAY LEAVE WA’ Business leader says: ➡️ Considering relocating business operations ➡️ Also weighing personal move out of state 📍 Possible destinations: Idaho Arizona 💰 TAXES A KEY FACTOR Concern over: ➡️ Potential future income tax ➡️ Long-term financial impact 📊 Decision point: ➡️ Stay and adapt — or relocate ⚠️ BEYOND TAXES Additional concerns cited: ➡️ Regulatory environment ➡️ Overall direction of the state 📢 Key message: ➡️ Decision isn’t just financial 🧠 PART OF A LARGER TREND? Comes as: ➡️ Surveys show more businesses considering leaving ➡️ Confidence in the economy declines 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Jobs Investment Local economy ➡️ Business decisions can affect entire communities 📅 WHAT’S NEXT More business leaders weighing options Ongoing policy debate Potential economic ripple effects 🔔 Subscribe for real reporting on business trends, taxes, and the policies impacting your money #WashingtonState #Business #Economy #Taxes #CostOfLiving #BreakingNews #Relocation #SmallBusiness #PublicPolicy #USNews 2026-05-10T18:00:43.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 Washington StateBusiness RelocationTaxesEconomyCost of LivingRegulationsIdahoArizona https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1887780/jobs-vs-power-bills-wa-lawmakers-clash-over-data-c-TZOeKR1Df- https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1887780_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1887780_original_360.mp4 Jobs vs Power Bills — WA Lawmakers Clash Over Data Center Taxes Lawmakers are weighing a tough decision: cut tax breaks for data centers to help balance the budget — or risk pushing jobs and investment out of the state. At the same time, there are growing concerns that these massive facilities could drive up electricity demand and increase power costs for residents. ⚖️ TOP STORY: TAX BREAKS CUT FOR DATA CENTERS State lawmakers: ➡️ Removed a tax exemption for replacement equipment Goal: ➡️ Help address multi-billion dollar budget deficit 💰 FEAR: JOBS COULD LEAVE WA Critics warn: ➡️ Companies may relocate projects ➡️ Investment could shift to other states 📊 Concern: ➡️ Washington loses economic growth ⚡ OTHER SIDE: ENERGY COST CONCERNS Data centers: ➡️ Use massive amounts of electricity 📢 Fear: ➡️ Increased demand could raise utility rates 🧠 THE BALANCING ACT Lawmakers now weighing: Economic growth (jobs, investment) vs Energy costs (impact on residents) ➡️ No easy answer 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Debate continues in Olympia Proposals expected ahead of 2027 legislative session Both parties reviewing policy options 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This impacts: Your electric bill Job opportunities Cost of living ➡️ Big decisions now could shape Washington’s future 🔔 Subscribe for real reporting on taxes, energy costs, and policies impacting your money #WashingtonState #Economy #Energy #AI #CostOfLiving #Taxes #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #Jobs #USNews 2026-05-11T18:01:16.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Washington StateData CentersTax BreaksJobsEnergy CostsState BudgetLawmakers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1887868/ferrell-forensic-review-required-before-more-kcrha-MCJiwgU2Ge https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1887868_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1887868_video_v5_360.mp4 Ferrell: Forensic Review Required Before More KCRHA Funding Ferrell: Forensic Review Required Before More KCRHA Funding 2026-05-11T19:24:56.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 67 KCRHAKing CountySeattleHomelessnessFundingForensic AuditJim Ferrell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1887869/ferrell-kcrha-issues-unheard-of-level-of-incompete-gOK9sKakSP https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1887869_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1887869_original_360.mp4 Ferrell: KCRHA Issues “Unheard of” Level of Incompetence Ferrell: KCRHA Issues “Unheard of” Level of Incompetence 2026-05-11T19:25:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 107 KCRHAJim FerrellFederal Waygovernment accountabilityforensic accountingpublic fundsmunicipal government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1887873/how-do-i-sign-up-income-tax-repeal-campaign-gains-f-ocQE_dNM https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1887873_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1887873_original_360.mp4 ‘How Do I Sign Up?’ — Income Tax Repeal Campaign Gains Momentum Organizers say thousands of people are already signing up to support a campaign to repeal Washington’s income tax, with more asking: “How can I get involved?” This comes as the fight over the tax shifts toward a statewide initiative campaign. 💰 TOP STORY: SUPPORT SURGING Organizers report: ➡️ Thousands signed up to help ➡️ More interest than past campaigns 📊 Key trend: ➡️ Rapid growth in public engagement 🗳️ WHAT SUPPORTERS WANT Questions being asked: ➡️ “How can I sign up?” ➡️ “What can I do?” 📢 Campaign focus: ➡️ Gathering signatures ➡️ Building toward a statewide vote 🔥 THE BIG GOAL Objective: ➡️ Repeal the income tax ➡️ Take the issue to voters 📊 Timeline: ➡️ Potential vote in upcoming election cycle ⚖️ LEGAL ARGUMENT Supporters argue: ➡️ Income = property ➡️ Must be taxed uniformly 📊 Based on: ➡️ Past court rulings ➡️ State constitutional interpretation 📉 HISTORICAL CONTEXT Washington voters: ➡️ Have rejected income tax proposals multiple times 📊 Adds to: ➡️ Current debate over tax policy 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS This affects: Your taxes Cost of living Future policy direction ➡️ One of the biggest financial debates in Washington 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Signature gathering expands Initiative details finalized Campaign builds toward potential vote 🔔 Subscribe for real reporting on taxes, ballot measures, and the policies impacting your money #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #BreakingNews #Taxes #BallotInitiative #CostOfLiving #Politics #Economy #PublicPolicy #USNews 2026-05-11T19:30:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Washington StateIncome TaxTax RepealBallot InitiativeTax PolicyWashington Voters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1887882/sen-christian-questions-ags-stance-on-fraud-invest-JMEJ4d75-O https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1887882_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1887882_original_360.mp4 Sen. Christian Questions AG’s Stance on Fraud Investigations Sen. Christian Questions AG’s Stance on Fraud Investigations 2026-05-11T19:57:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 133 Senator ChristianAttorney Generalfraud investigationshate crimelegacy mediatransparencystate auditordaycare grants https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1887916/sen-christian-urges-investigation-into-alleged-day-A_10e6vrRN https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1887916_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1887916_original_360.mp4 Sen. Christian Urges Investigation Into Alleged Daycare Fraud Sen. Christian Urges Investigation Into Alleged Daycare Fraud 2026-05-11T20:27:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 103 daycare fraudsenator christianfraud investigationtaxpayer moneygovernment wastechild caregovernment oversight https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1887942/your-tax-dollars-could-go-to-other-states-wa-faces-Jy8FiOnfFi https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1887942_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1887942_original_360.mp4 Your Tax Dollars Could Go to Other States — WA Faces School Funding Decision Washington is facing a major decision on whether to opt into a federal education funding program that could send hundreds of millions of dollars to schools and families. The catch? ➡️ If the state doesn’t participate, that money could go to other states instead. 💰 TOP STORY: FUNDING DECISION LOOMS Federal program: ➡️ Already funded by taxpayers ➡️ Available to participating states 📊 Key question: ➡️ Will Washington opt in — or miss out? ⚠️ THE BIG CONCERN If WA opts out: ➡️ Funds could go to: Idaho Montana Other participating states 📢 Reality: ➡️ Taxpayers still pay either way 🎓 WHAT THIS IS ABOUT Debate centers on: ➡️ Education choice ➡️ How students are educated 📊 Key argument: ➡️ Families should have more control over education 💸 AFFORDABILITY FACTOR Comes at a time of: ➡️ Rising taxes ➡️ Increasing cost of living 📢 Question: ➡️ Can WA afford to turn down funding? ⏳ DEADLINE APPROACHING Governor decision: ➡️ Expected by early next year 📊 Stakes: ➡️ Funding direction for years ahead 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This impacts: Your tax dollars Education options State funding priorities ➡️ Big decision with long-term effects 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Governor review underway More states opting in Debate expected to intensify 🔔 Subscribe for real reporting on taxes, education, and policies impacting your money #WashingtonState #Education #SchoolChoice #Taxes #CostOfLiving #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #Parents #USNews #Economy 2026-05-11T21:00:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 Washington StateEducation FundingSchool ChoiceTaxesState BudgetFederal FundingTax Dollars https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1887952/the-center-square-daily-may-11-2026-illinois-offic-VsCedScdRE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1887952_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1887952_video_v5_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | May 11, 2026 | Illinois Officials Sued Over Race Based Voting Maps The fight over congressional maps is intensifying across the country after a major U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Louisiana’s congressional districts reopened the debate over race, representation, and political power. On today’s The Center Square Daily, Greg Bishop breaks down how states including Louisiana, Tennessee, Virginia, Arizona, Florida, and Illinois are responding as lawmakers and advocacy groups battle over redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterms. We also take a closer look at growing battles in Washington, D.C., over taxpayer spending and congressional priorities. Center Square reporter Therese Boudreau joins the program to explain the controversy surrounding President Donald Trump’s proposed White House ballroom project and the $1 billion in taxpayer-funded security upgrades tied to a broader $72 billion immigration enforcement package moving through Congress. The discussion explores how Republicans are using the budget reconciliation process to fund ICE and Customs and Border Protection for the next three years, why Democrats oppose the package, and how ongoing funding fights, government shutdown threats, and unfinished legislation continue to dominate Capitol Hill. Then in Illinois, Greg digs into a lawsuit brought against Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois State Board of Elections by former state representative Jeannie Ives and the Public Interest Legal Foundation. The lawsuit argues Illinois’ voting maps illegally elevate race as a primary factor in drawing legislative districts, challenging policies supporters say preserve minority representation and critics call unconstitutional racial gerrymandering. Greg Bishop speaks directly with Ives and PILF President J. Christian Adams about the legal challenge, the Supreme Court’s recent decision, and what it could mean for Illinois elections moving forward. Plus America's Talking with headlines from across the country:   National: Accused correspondents' dinner shooter pleads not guilty to all charges https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_2fa59daa-9f92-4320-80b4-ab06ad2fa001.html California: Protesters challenge trans sports policy in California https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_b1d6104f-bc7c-40f0-9167-424eb58df77b.html Wisconsin: Judge temporarily blocks Milwaukee food truck curfew https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_a9186d3c-7edf-4941-a503-a2b5a6a7448d.html Michigan: Medicaid reforms spark debate over future of rural healthcare in Michigan https://www.thecentersquare.com/michigan/article_16751bb6-8314-483e-a3dc-cbde774e0cef.html #Illinois #Redistricting #SCOTUS #Pritzker #Congress #Trump #Politics #TheCenterSquare #Election2026 #Taxpayers #CongressionalMaps #ICE #GovernmentSpending ____________ 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:46 Impacting Maps 06:26 Ballroom Security Politics 15:31 America's Talking 19:46 IL resident sues 2026-05-11T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1882 redistrictingcongressional mapsSCOTUSIllinois politicsgovernment spendingtaxpayersICEimmigration enforcementpolitical powerelections https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1888017/washington-in-focus-daily-5-11-26-homeless-agency-LC35gIZ_8u https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1888017_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1888017_video_v5_360.mp4 Washington In Focus Daily | 5.11.26 | Homeless Agency Audit Concerns & Daycare Fraud Claims Grow A forensic audit revealed $13 million unaccounted for and a $45 million deficit at the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, prompting calls to immediately halt funding until a full accounting is completed. At the same time, new concerns are emerging over millions in taxpayer-funded daycare subsidies — with some recipients remaining unnamed. 💰 TOP STORY: $13M MISSING, FUNDING UNDER FIRE Audit findings: $13 million unaccounted for $45 million deficit Total funding since 2019: Over $500 million 📢 New demand: ➡️ Suspend funding until full forensic accounting ⚖️ CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION Leaders pushing for: ➡️ Full forensic accounting (not just audit) ➡️ Access to financial records ➡️ Potential law enforcement referral if fraud found 🔥 GROWING BACKLASH Critics say: ➡️ “Foundation has crumbled” ➡️ No more taxpayer dollars until answers 📊 Concern: ➡️ Lack of transparency 📊 HOMELESSNESS STILL RISING Latest available data: ➡️ 16,800+ individuals experiencing homelessness ➡️ 26% increase in recent years ➡️ Despite massive spending 🚨 SECOND STORY: DAYCARE FUNDING QUESTIONS State awarded: ➡️ $56M+ in childcare grants Issue: ➡️ Some recipients unnamed 📢 Concern: ➡️ Transparency and oversight ⚠️ $37M DISCREPANCY RAISES MORE QUESTIONS State audit found: ➡️ $37 million in questionable payments 📊 Key issue: ➡️ No full investigation launched 🧠 BIG PICTURE: WHERE IS THE MONEY GOING? Taxpayer dollars: ➡️ Billions spent across programs ➡️ Accountability concerns growing 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This impacts: Your tax dollars Public safety Government accountability ➡️ Major questions about spending and oversight 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Potential forensic accounting Public records requests underway Ongoing scrutiny from lawmakers 🔔 Subscribe for real reporting on taxes, spending, and the policies impacting your money #WashingtonState #Seattle #BreakingNews #TaxpayerMoney #Homelessness #GovernmentSpending #Accountability #Politics #PublicPolicy #USNews 2026-05-11T22:30:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1347 Washington StateSeattleHomelessnessGovernment SpendingTaxpayer MoneyAccountabilityDaycare FundingFraudPublic PolicyPoliticsAudit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1888564/trump-iran-agreed-then-backed-out-of-nuclear-terms-D1_HH9IQxE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1888564_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1888564_original_360.mp4 Trump: Iran ‘Agreed — Then Backed Out’ of Nuclear Terms Former President Donald Trump says negotiations with Iran hit a major setback, claiming Iran agreed to key terms — then reversed course. What happened — and what does it mean for future nuclear negotiations? ⚖️ TOP STORY: DEAL BREAKDOWN Trump claims: ➡️ Iran agreed to remove enriched material ➡️ Then changed position 📊 Key issue: ➡️ Lack of finalized agreement 🔥 KEY MOMENT Trump says: ➡️ “They agreed with us… then they took it back” 📢 Core conflict: ➡️ Progress — then reversal ☢️ WHAT’S AT STAKE U.S. goal: ➡️ Prevent nuclear weapon development 📊 Negotiation focus: ➡️ Long-term restrictions ⚠️ WHY TALKS STALLED Delay in agreement: ➡️ Document took days instead of minutes 📢 Concern: ➡️ Inconsistent commitments 💥 ‘OBLITERATED’ COMMENT RETURNS Trump references earlier remarks: ➡️ Pushback from media ➡️ Reasserts stance on severity 🌍 WHY THIS MATTERS Impacts: ➡️ Global security ➡️ Middle East stability ➡️ U.S. foreign policy 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued negotiations possible Ongoing geopolitical tension Watch for official updates 🔔 Subscribe for breaking global news, geopolitics, and policy updates #Trump #Iran #BreakingNews #WorldNews #Nuclear #Geopolitics #MiddleEast #USNews #GlobalPolitics #ForeignPolicy 2026-05-12T14:37:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 TrumpIranNuclear DealNegotiationsForeign Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1888579/shouting-erupts-during-louisiana-fight-over-congre-InmXvm4cXi https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1888579_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1888579_original_360.mp4 Shouting Erupts During Louisiana Fight Over Congressional Maps For The Center Square Daily host Greg Bishop looks at the impacts of the U.S. Supreme Court decision on redistricting across the country particularly in Louisiana where two lawmakers got into a shouting match Friday. 2026-05-12T14:59:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 363 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1888580/stop-the-funding-mayor-demands-answers-on-missing-uMEW8Q-kIL https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1888580_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1888580_original_360.mp4 ‘Stop the Funding’ — Mayor Demands Answers on Missing Millions A Washington mayor is calling for an immediate halt to all spending tied to a regional homelessness authority after a forensic audit revealed $13 million unaccounted for and a $45 million deficit. The agency has received over $500 million in taxpayer funding since 2019 — and now leaders are demanding answers. 💰 TOP STORY: $13M MISSING Audit findings: $13 million unaccounted for $45 million deficit 📊 Total funding: ➡️ $500M+ since 2019 🛑 CALL: STOP FUNDING NOW Mayor’s position: ➡️ Suspend all spending immediately ➡️ No new funds until answers are found 📢 Key message: ➡️ “Not another dollar” ⚖️ DEMAND FOR FULL INVESTIGATION Proposal: ➡️ Full forensic accounting (not just audit) ➡️ Access to records + financial data 📊 If fraud is found: ➡️ Refer to law enforcement 🔥 WHY THIS IS DIFFERENT A forensic accounting: ➡️ Specifically looks for financial misconduct ➡️ Tracks where money actually went 📉 RESULTS VS SPENDING Despite funding: ➡️ Homelessness has increased ➡️ Latest count: ➡️ 16,800+ individuals ➡️ 26% increase in recent years ⚠️ DEBATE OVER APPROACH Criticism of: ➡️ “Housing First” model Argument: ➡️ Drug + mental health crisis not being addressed 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This affects: Your tax dollars Public safety Government accountability ➡️ Big money, big questions 📅 WHAT’S NEXT 90-day review underway Potential deeper investigation More data expected soon 🔔 Subscribe for real reporting on taxes, spending, and the policies impacting your money #WashingtonState #Seattle #BreakingNews #TaxpayerMoney #Homelessness #GovernmentSpending #Accountability #Politics #PublicPolicy #USNews 2026-05-12T15:00:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 562 Washington StateSeattleTaxpayer MoneyHomelessnessGovernment SpendingAccountabilityPoliticsPublic PolicyUS NewsForensic AuditMissing MillionsKCRHA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1888613/debate-erupts-over-ballroom-security-spending-amid-qMeKOUFIE_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1888613_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1888613_original_360.mp4 Debate Erupts Over Ballroom Security Spending Amid Budget Battle For The Center Square Daily host Greg Bishop talks to The Center Square's Therese Boudreaux about spending bills making their way through Congress this week and the debate surrounding the White House Ballroom project. 2026-05-12T15:29:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 549 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1888615/who-controls-education-money-wa-faces-school-fundi-yXvbyyF2BT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1888615_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1888615_original_360.mp4 Who Controls Education Money? WA Faces School Funding Showdown Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is facing growing pressure from teachers unions as the state weighs whether to opt into a federal program that could direct additional funding toward education options outside traditional public schools. At the center of the debate: ➡️ Who should control where education money goes? 🎓 TOP STORY: EDUCATION FUNDING FIGHT Teachers unions: ➡️ Oppose directing funds outside public schools 📢 Concern: ➡️ Impact on traditional education system 💰 WHAT THE PROGRAM DOES Allows taxpayers to: ➡️ Direct federal tax credits toward education funding 📊 Key point: ➡️ Does NOT reduce existing public school funding ⚖️ THE CORE DEBATE Supporters say: ➡️ Expands education choice ➡️ Gives families more control Critics say: ➡️ Concern over shifting focus away from public schools 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS NOW Decision rests with: ➡️ Governor Ferguson 📊 Deadline: ➡️ Coming soon 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This affects: Your tax dollars Education options State funding priorities ➡️ Major decision for families and schools 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Governor reviewing options Pressure from multiple groups Decision expected soon 🔔 Subscribe for real reporting on education, taxes, and policies impacting your money #WashingtonState #Education #SchoolChoice #Taxes #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #Parents #Economy #USNews #Politics 2026-05-12T15:30:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1888646/accused-correspondents-dinner-shooter-pleads-not-g-ePAnDwrob1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1888646_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1888646_original_360.mp4 Accused Correspondents’ Dinner Shooter Pleads Not Guilty to All Charges For The Center Square Daily host Greg Bishop looks at top headlines from across the country including the accused shooter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner pleading not guilty to all charges, protesters in California challenging transgender sports policies, a Wisconsin judge blocking Milwaukee's food truck curfew, and Medicaid reforms in Michigan raising questions about the future of rural healthcare. 2026-05-12T15:45:56.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 272 White House Correspondents Dinnershootingnot guilty pleatransgender sportsCaliforniaWisconsinfood truck curfewMedicaidrural healthcareMichiganDonald Trump https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1888721/millions-unaccounted-for-wa-daycare-funding-under-NMVhrGPwM0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/U2AkaUrq9D0/maxresdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1888721_original_360.mp4 Millions Unaccounted for — WA Daycare Funding Under Fire MILLIONS UNACCOUNTED FOR — AND MORE GOING OUT — A new review found $37 million in questionable or unaccounted-for payments tied to Washington’s daycare subsidy system — and now new grants are being issued with some recipients still unnamed. Why aren’t all recipients being disclosed — and should there be a deeper investigation? 💰 TOP STORY: $37M IN QUESTION State audit found: ➡️ $37 million in discrepancies ➡️ Not labeled as fraud 📊 Key issue: ➡️ No full audit conducted ⚠️ CALLS FOR DEEPER INVESTIGATION Critics argue: ➡️ If money can’t be accounted for ➡️ It should be fully investigated 📢 Concern: ➡️ Lack of follow-up action 🧾 NEW FUNDING — BUT MISSING NAMES State awarded: ➡️ $56M+ in new childcare grants Issue: ➡️ Some recipients listed as: ➡️ “Unnamed home facilities” 🚨 TRANSPARENCY CONCERNS GROW Agencies cite: ➡️ Privacy laws 📊 Critics respond: ➡️ Those laws were meant for: Identity theft protection ➡️ Not shielding subsidy recipients 🔥 KEY QUESTION ➡️ Who is receiving taxpayer money — and why aren’t names being disclosed? 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This affects: Your tax dollars Government transparency Oversight of public spending ➡️ Big money, limited visibility 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Public records request expected Possible further investigation Continued scrutiny from lawmakers 🔔 Subscribe for real reporting on taxes, spending, and the policies impacting your money #WashingtonState #BreakingNews #TaxpayerMoney #GovernmentSpending #Accountability #Childcare #Politics #PublicPolicy #USNews #Economy 2026-05-12T16:00:43.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 673 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1888778/illinois-officials-sued-over-state-congressional-m-wmbCzAXhao https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1888778_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1888778_original_360.mp4 Illinois Officials Sued Over State Congressional Mapmaking Rules For The Center Square Daily host Greg Bishop speaks to Illinois Resident, Jeanne Ives, and President and General Counsel of Public Interest Legal Foundation, J. Christian Adams, about their lawsuit against Illinois officials and the changes they hope it will make to the state's congressional maps. 2026-05-12T16:09:53.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 667 IllinoisredistrictinglawsuitJeanne IvesJ. Christian Adamscongressional mapsvoting rights actpolitical boundariesgerrymanderingminority representation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1888965/vance-dead-americans-receiving-food-stamps-raises-bUFIG2FHtz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1888965_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1888965_original_360.mp4 Vance: ‘Dead Americans Receiving Food Stamps’ Raises Questions SNAP PROGRAM UNDER SCRUTINY — Vice President JD Vance says a new report raises concerns about potential errors or improper payments in the food stamp program, including claims that benefits may still be going to deceased individuals. What’s behind these claims — and what does it mean for oversight of federal programs? 💰 TOP STORY: SNAP OVERSIGHT QUESTIONS Claims raised: ➡️ Potential duplicate or improper payments ➡️ Concerns about outdated records 📊 Key issue: ➡️ Accuracy of benefit distribution ⚠️ THE BIG CONCERN If true: ➡️ Benefits may not be reaching intended recipients ➡️ Raises questions about system controls ⚖️ THE RESPONSE Argument presented: ➡️ Focus should be on correcting errors ➡️ Ensuring benefits go to eligible individuals 🔥 DEBATE INTENSIFIES Supporters say: ➡️ Tightening oversight is necessary Critics caution: ➡️ Avoid broad impacts on eligible recipients 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS This affects: Federal spending Program integrity Public trust ➡️ Balancing oversight with access 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Potential reviews of SNAP systems Ongoing policy discussion Possible administrative changes 🔔 Subscribe for breaking national news, policy updates, and analysis #JDVance #SNAP #FoodStamps #BreakingNews #Politics #GovernmentSpending #Accountability #USNews #Economy #Policy 2026-05-12T17:00:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 JD VanceSNAPFood StampsGovernment OversightFederal Programs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1889036/unprecedented-support-income-tax-repeal-campaign-s-2KvL_tTp3b https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1889036_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1889036_original_360.mp4 ‘Unprecedented Support’ — Income Tax Repeal Campaign Surges in WA Organizers behind a Washington income tax repeal effort say they’ve received official ballot titles and are now seeing “unprecedented” levels of support as they move forward with a statewide initiative. This comes as the campaign ramps up to gather signatures and take the issue directly to voters. 💰 TOP STORY: BALLOT TITLES APPROVED Campaign update: ➡️ Official ballot titles received ➡️ Initiative moving forward 📊 Next step: ➡️ Statewide signature gathering 🔥 ‘UNPRECEDENTED’ RESPONSE Organizers say: ➡️ Support is higher than previous campaigns ➡️ Stronger than past initiatives 📢 Comparison: ➡️ Even larger response than earlier efforts 🗳️ WHAT THE CAMPAIGN ARGUES Core message: ➡️ Income tax could eventually impact more residents 📊 Focus: ➡️ Let voters decide ⚖️ WHY THIS MATTERS NOW Comes after: ➡️ Legal battles over the tax ➡️ Ongoing policy debate 📊 Stakes: ➡️ Future of tax policy in Washington 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This affects: Your taxes Cost of living State economic direction ➡️ One of the biggest policy fights in WA 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Signature campaign expands Initiative finalized Potential vote ahead 🔔 Subscribe for real reporting on taxes, ballot measures, and policies impacting your money #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #BreakingNews #Taxes #BallotInitiative #CostOfLiving #Politics #Economy #PublicPolicy #USNews 2026-05-12T18:30:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Washington StateIncome TaxTax RepealBallot InitiativeTax Policysignature campaign https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1889044/the-center-square-daily-may-12-2026-pittsburgh-nur-5f2raDQFxG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1889044_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1889044_original_360.mp4 The Center Square Daily | May 12, 2026 | Pittsburgh Nurses Lead Charge for Paid Leave for Everyone Paid family leave debates, 'dark money' accusations in Georgia primary, and new rankings on state transparency are all shaping the political conversation ahead of the 2026 midterms. In today’s episode of The Center Square Daily, Greg Bishop highlights Georgia’s high-stakes Republican gubernatorial primary, where Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and businessman Rick Jackson are locked in one of the most expensive governor’s races in state history, fueled by tens of millions in campaign spending and accusations of “dark money” influence. And with narrow margins in Congress and ongoing redistricting battles nationwide, we examine how upcoming primaries could shape control of the U.S. House and Senate ahead of the November midterms. We also explore the growing push for paid family leave policies led by nursing unions in Pennsylvania, with debates centering on taxpayer costs, staffing shortages, and healthcare outcomes. Greg speaks with The Center Square regional editor Christen Smith about the political and economic implications of expanding paid leave policies beyond the healthcare industry, including concerns from taxpayers, employers, and lawmakers over rising costs and government mandates. Meanwhile, a new report from Truth in Accounting ranks states on financial transparency, highlighting which governments are most accountable with taxpayer dollars — and which states are falling behind with delayed audits, hidden pension liabilities, and poor financial reporting practices. This year's report reveals major differences in how states report spending, pension obligations, and audit results, with New Mexico, West Virginia, and Indiana topping the list while Connecticut, Georgia, and North Carolina rank at the bottom. #MidtermElections #Election2026 #PaidLeave #Congress #Redistricting #Transparency #GovernmentSpending #Pennsylvania #GeorgiaPolitics #StatePolitics #PublicUnions ____________ 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:46 Primary Day 06:18 Paid leave 13:27 State financial transparency 2026-05-12T18:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1194 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1889859/president-trump-will-be-thinking-about-a-red-line--gCMKVMrgS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1889859_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1889859_original_360.mp4 President Trump ‘Will Be Thinking About’ a Red Line for Iran Ceasefire Pres. Trump tells The Center Square's Sarah Roderick-Fitch they are thinking about what a red line for the ceasefire with Iran would be. He reaffirms his position that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon and that gas prices will go down soon. 2026-05-12T19:30:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 Donald TrumpIranCeasefireNuclear WeaponGas PricesOil PricesRed Line https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1894180/lamborghinis-food-stamps-vance-questions-snap-elig-DCIpEz9KeG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1894180_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1894180_original_360.mp4 ‘Lamborghinis & Food Stamps?’ — Vance Questions SNAP Eligibility SNAP ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE MICROSCOPE — Vice President JD Vance raises questions about who should qualify for food assistance, citing extreme examples and calling for a “common sense” review of eligibility rules. What are the current rules — and how do edge cases happen? 💰 TOP STORY: ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS Vance highlights: ➡️ Claims of high-asset individuals receiving benefits 📊 Core issue: ➡️ How eligibility is determined ⚖️ HOW SNAP WORKS (BASICS) Eligibility is generally based on: Income thresholds Household size Some states: ➡️ Use “broad-based categorical eligibility,” which can relax asset limits 📊 Result: ➡️ Rare edge cases can occur 🔥 THE DEBATE One side: ➡️ Tighten rules to prevent misuse Other side: ➡️ Ensure access for eligible families without barriers 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS Impacts: Federal spending Program integrity Public trust 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This affects: Taxpayer dollars Access to assistance Policy decisions going forward 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Ongoing policy debate Potential eligibility reviews Continued scrutiny of edge cases 🔔 Subscribe for breaking national news and policy analysis #JDVance #SNAP #FoodStamps #BreakingNews #Politics #GovernmentSpending #Economy #USNews #Policy #Debate 2026-05-12T20:00:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 JD VanceSNAPFood StampsEligibilityGovernment SpendingPublic AssistanceAsset LimitsPovertyWelfareSocial Programs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1894379/educator-board-considers-enforcement-of-parental-r-CPBg6QCo8e https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1894379_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1894379_original_360.mp4 Educator Board Considers Enforcement of Parental Rights Law Educator Board Considers Enforcement of Parental Rights Law 2026-05-12T20:02:16.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 109 parental rights laweducation policyschool boardtransgender studentsstudent rulesWashington stateHB 1296school superintendentparental rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1894416/cursive-reinforced-in-new-louisiana-english-langua-fmh4Un32sj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1894416_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1894416_original_360.mp4 Cursive reinforced in new Louisiana English language arts standards (The Center Square) – Louisiana students will soon be taught under revised English language arts standards designed to strengthen reading and writing fundamentals, state education officials say. The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education approved the updated K-12 English language arts standards at the recommendation of State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley. The revisions emphasize phonics-based instruction, grammar, cursive writing and the use of content-rich texts, according to the state Department of Education. 2026-05-12T20:54:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 68 Louisiana educationEnglish language artscursive writingphonicsgrammarK-12 standardsCade Brumley https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1894421/report-states-underreport-teacher-pension-debt-4MGLN7Gcyy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1894421_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1894421_original_360.mp4 Report: States Underreport Teacher Pension Debt From The Center Square Daily Greg Bishop outlines what a Truth in Accounting report found about states underreporting total debt by leaving off teacher pensions. Hear more about this report in the full episode of The Center Square Daily - https://youtu.be/q5uKZycOpdY 2026-05-12T21:00:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 teacher pensionsstate debtretirement liabilitiesTruth in AccountingKansas https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1894427/lets-go-washingtons-brian-heywood-details-new-init-1czCRBCjNM https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1894427_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1894427_original_360.mp4 Let’s Go Washington’s Brian Heywood Details New Initiative Let’s Go Washington’s Brian Heywood Details New Initiative 2026-05-12T21:01:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 91 Brian HeywoodLets Go Washingtonincome taxtax repealWashington statetax initiative https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1894446/overpromised-underdelivered-questions-grow-over-so-bd23d4Ut8W https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1894446_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1894446_original_360.mp4 ‘Overpromised, Underdelivered?’ Questions Grow Over Sound Transit QUESTIONS ABOUT COSTS AND PROMISES — Sound Transit is facing renewed scrutiny as critics point to a pattern of rising costs, project delays, and changes to voter-approved plans. Are taxpayers getting what they voted for? 💰 TOP STORY: COSTS AND DELAYS Ongoing concerns: ➡️ Projects taking longer than expected ➡️ Costs increasing over time 📊 Criticism: ➡️ Pattern of “overpromising and underdelivering” ⚖️ VOTER APPROVAL VS PROJECT CHANGES Key issue: ➡️ Voters approved specific plans 📢 Concern: ➡️ Projects can be adjusted after approval ➡️ Final outcome may differ from original plan 🔥 ACCOUNTABILITY QUESTIONS Critics ask: ➡️ Are taxpayers getting full value? ➡️ Are timelines and budgets realistic? 🧠 THE BIGGER DEBATE Supporters: ➡️ Emphasize long-term infrastructure benefits Critics: ➡️ Highlight costs, delays, and flexibility in project changes 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This affects: Your taxes Transportation access Long-term infrastructure planning ➡️ Major investment with long-term impact 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued oversight of project timelines Ongoing public debate Future decisions on funding and expansion 🔔 Subscribe for real reporting on taxes, infrastructure, and the policies impacting your money #WashingtonState #Seattle #SoundTransit #Taxes #Infrastructure #CostOfLiving #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #USNews #Economy 2026-05-12T21:30:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Sound TransitWashington StateSeattlePublic TransportationTaxpayer MoneyProject DelaysInfrastructure Costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1894500/income-tax-repeal-initiative-officially-launches-p-85GABqTvT0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1894500_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1894500_original_360.mp4 Income Tax Repeal Initiative Officially Launches & Parental Rights Issues Escalate in Washington Washington’s political battles continue escalating as a new initiative to repeal the state’s income tax officially moves forward, a public disclosure complaint targets podcaster Brandi Kruse, and state education officials consider new rules that critics say could pressure school superintendents over parental rights policies. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down the latest developments surrounding Washington’s new income tax, the growing debate over political speech and journalism, and a controversial proposal involving public school leadership and compliance with House Bill 1296. 💰 INCOME TAX REPEAL INITIATIVE MOVES FORWARD Let’s Go Washington officially unveiled a new initiative aimed at repealing Washington’s recently enacted income tax and prohibiting future income taxes without constitutional changes. Key details: Initiative number: ➡️ IP 26-645 Proposal would: ➡️ Repeal the current income tax ➡️ Ban future income taxes ➡️ Define “income” in state code to limit reinterpretation efforts The initiative follows the passage of Senate Bill 6346, which created a 9.9% tax on income above $1 million. Supporters argue Washington voters have repeatedly rejected income taxes in prior elections and point to longstanding constitutional debates surrounding taxation and property rights. ⚖️ PDC COMPLAINT FILED AGAINST BRANDI KRUSE A watchdog organization has filed a complaint with Washington’s Public Disclosure Commission against podcaster Brandi Kruse and Let’s Go Washington, alleging undisclosed political advocacy tied to ballot initiatives. Kruse denies the allegations. The controversy raises broader questions involving: Journalism vs political advocacy Independent media and podcasting Political speech protections Public disclosure rules for influencers and commentators The discussion also touches on prior legal precedent involving talk radio hosts and political commentary in Washington state. 📚 SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS COULD FACE DISCIPLINE Washington’s Professional Educator Standards Board is considering rule changes tied to House Bill 1296 and parental rights policies in public schools. Critics argue the proposed changes could allow state officials to: Discipline school superintendents Remove educational leaders for “noncompliance” Override local school board authority The debate centers on: Gender identity policies Parent notification rules Local control vs state oversight Compliance with state education directives Several school districts, including Kennewick, have already challenged state guidance involving parental notification and student gender policies. 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS These issues impact: Tax policy Parental rights Local school governance Political speech and journalism The future direction of Washington state policy 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Signature gathering begins for the income tax repeal initiative PDC complaint review process moves forward State education board vote expected this week Ongoing legal and political battles likely ahead 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington state politics, taxes, education policy, parental rights, and government accountability. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #BreakingNews #ParentalRights #Politics #Education #Taxes #PublicPolicy #BrandiKruse #USNews 2026-05-12T22:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1298 Washington stateincome taxparental rightspolitical speechjournalismeducation policyBrandi Krusetax policyschool governancepublic disclosure https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1894960/530m-spent-millions-missing-mayor-demands-investig-jKGqmfyAZZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1894960_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1894960_original_360.mp4 $530M Spent, Millions Missing — Mayor Demands Investigation MISSING MILLIONS, MAJOR RESPONSE — The mayor of Federal Way is calling for an immediate suspension of all spending tied to the King County Regional Homelessness Authority after a forensic audit revealed $13 million unaccounted for and a nearly $45 million deficit. The agency has received more than $530 million in taxpayer funding since 2019 — and now leaders are demanding a full accounting. 💰 TOP STORY: $13M UNACCOUNTED FOR Forensic audit found: ➡️ $13 million missing ➡️ $45 million deficit 📊 Total funding: ➡️ $530M+ since 2019 🛑 MAYOR CALLS FOR SPENDING FREEZE Proposal: ➡️ Suspend all spending immediately ➡️ No additional funds until investigation complete 📢 Goal: ➡️ Determine where every dollar went ⚖️ WHY A FORENSIC ACCOUNTING MATTERS Goes beyond standard audit: ➡️ Tracks exact flow of money ➡️ Looks for potential misuse or gaps 🔥 ACCOUNTABILITY QUESTIONS GROW Key concern: ➡️ How can this happen with hundreds of millions spent? 📊 Focus: ➡️ Transparency and oversight 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This impacts: Your tax dollars Public spending accountability Future funding decisions ➡️ Big money, big questions 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Calls for deeper investigation Possible funding decisions ahead Continued scrutiny from local leaders 🔔 Subscribe for real reporting on taxes, spending, and the policies impacting your money #WashingtonState #Seattle #BreakingNews #TaxpayerMoney #Homelessness #GovernmentSpending #Accountability #Politics #PublicPolicy #USNews 2026-05-12T23:00:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 homelessnessgovernment spendingtaxpayer moneyforensic auditking countyfederal waypublic policyinvestigation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1895024/75-year-bonds-you-could-pay-for-projects-youll-nev-n6U9RQeZOi https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1895024_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1895024_original_360.mp4 75-Year Bonds? You Could Pay for Projects You’ll Never See Finished PAYING FOR DECADES? — A new proposal in Washington could allow government agencies to issue bonds lasting up to 75 years, dramatically extending how long taxpayers are on the hook for major projects. Critics say that could mean generations paying for infrastructure they may never see completed. 💰 TOP STORY: 75-YEAR BOND PROPOSAL Current standard: ➡️ Bonds typically repaid over 20–40 years New proposal: ➡️ Extend repayment up to 75 years 📊 Impact: ➡️ Longer debt obligations ⏳ WHY THIS IS CONTROVERSIAL Key concern: ➡️ Projects could take decades to complete ➡️ Debt lasts even longer 📢 Critics say: ➡️ Taxpayers may never see the final result ⚖️ WHY SUPPORTERS BACK IT Argument: ➡️ Helps keep projects moving ➡️ Provides long-term funding flexibility 📊 Goal: ➡️ Avoid delays in major infrastructure 💸 THE COST QUESTION Longer bonds: ➡️ More interest paid over time ➡️ Higher total cost 📊 Reality: ➡️ Smaller payments now — bigger total later 🧠 BIGGER ISSUE ➡️ Should governments extend debt across multiple generations? 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This affects: Your taxes Long-term state debt Future cost of living ➡️ Decisions today could impact decades of payments 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Vote expected soon Continued debate in Olympia Possible ballot measures in the future 🔔 Subscribe for real reporting on taxes, infrastructure, and the policies impacting your money #WashingtonState #Taxes #Debt #Infrastructure #CostOfLiving #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #Economy #USNews #Finance 2026-05-13T00:30:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 75-year bondsgovernment debtinfrastructure projectstaxpayer burdenpublic policyWashington Statelong-term fundingfuture generations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1895236/pittsburgh-nurses-advocating-for-paid-family-leave-PDHtiDVItf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1895236_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1895236_original_360.mp4 Pittsburgh Nurses Advocating For Paid Family Leave For All From The Center Square Daily, Christen Smith explains the arguments a Pennsylvania Nurses' Union is making for providing paid family leave to workers across the state rather then just looking for it in their own contracts. 2026-05-13T11:00:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 paid family leavenursingPennsylvaniaadvocacyworkers rightshealthcare policyparental leavematernity leavelabor rightsThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1895335/educator-standards-board-weighs-policy-on-parental--T9eET5rm- https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1895335_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1895335_original_360.mp4 Educator Standards Board Weighs Policy on Parental Rights Law Educator Standards Board Weighs Policy on Parental Rights Law 2026-05-13T13:56:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 76 Educator Standards BoardParental RightsTransgender StudentsSchool PolicyEducation LawWashington StateSchool BoardStudent Rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1895350/37m-flagged-no-full-audit-planned-lawmaker-raises-BA_4pV4hkR https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9aXa52MOm2w/maxresdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1895350_original_360.mp4 $37M Flagged — No Full Audit Planned? Lawmaker Raises Concerns 🚨 MILLIONS FLAGGED — BUT NO FULL AUDIT? — A Washington lawmaker is raising concerns after a state audit identified $37 million in questionable payments, but officials say they have no plans for a deeper investigation at this time. Why isn’t a full audit happening — and what does that mean for accountability? 💰 TOP STORY: $37M DISCREPANCY State audit found: ➡️ $37 million in questionable or unexplained payments 📊 Key detail: ➡️ Not officially labeled as fraud ⚖️ NO FULL AUDIT PLANNED Response from officials: ➡️ No broader investigation planned 📢 Criticism: ➡️ “They didn’t even look for fraud” 🔥 CONCERNS FROM LAWMAKERS Key issue raised: ➡️ If money is missing or misallocated ➡️ Why not fully investigate? 📊 Focus: ➡️ Transparency and oversight 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS This is: ➡️ Taxpayer money 📢 Concern: ➡️ Public deserves full accounting 🧠 BIGGER QUESTION ➡️ If discrepancies are found — should there be a deeper audit? 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Possible calls for further review Continued scrutiny from lawmakers Potential public records requests 🔔 Subscribe for real reporting on taxes, spending, and the policies impacting your money #WashingtonState #BreakingNews #TaxpayerMoney #GovernmentSpending #Accountability #Politics #PublicPolicy #USNews #Economy #Audit 2026-05-13T14:00:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1895354/debate-grows-over-journalism-influencers-and-polit-M7bJjy4CTL https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1895354_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1895354_original_360.mp4 Debate Grows Over Journalism, Influencers and Political Speech A new complaint filed with Washington’s Public Disclosure Commission is drawing attention to the growing intersection between journalism, podcasting, political advocacy, and social media influence. The complaint targets Northwest podcaster and former television journalist Brandi Kruse and alleges undisclosed political advertising connected to Let’s Go Washington ballot initiative campaigns. The complaint was filed by Washington for Ethical Government, a group describing itself as a government watchdog organization. The filing requests a PDC investigation into whether appearances and commentary connected to Let’s Go Washington constitute political advertising or in-kind campaign contributions. Kruse denies the allegations, and no public documentation has yet been presented showing direct campaign funding from Let’s Go Washington. ⚖️ TOP STORY: PDC COMPLAINT FILED The complaint cites: 159 alleged instances of undisclosed political advocacy Public appearances at initiative events Commentary supporting ballot initiatives The issue centers on whether: Podcast commentary Social media influence Public event appearances could qualify as regulated political activity under Washington disclosure laws. 🎙️ JOURNALISM VS POLITICAL ADVOCACY The controversy highlights broader questions involving: Independent journalism Influencer media Podcasting and political speech Campaign disclosure requirements The discussion also raises concerns about whether existing political disclosure laws should apply to: Podcasters Influencers Independent digital media creators 📺 PRESS ACCESS AND MEDIA CREDENTIALS The debate comes amid ongoing disputes over press credential access in Washington state. Several independent and conservative media figures have previously faced challenges obtaining legislative press credentials, including: Brandi Kruse Ari Hoffman Jonathan Choe The Center Square The broader issue involves how states define “legitimate journalism” in the modern digital media environment. ⚖️ LEGAL PRECEDENT The discussion also references a 2007 Washington case involving KVI radio hosts John Carlson and Kirby Wilbur. That ruling found: Political commentary by talk radio hosts On-air endorsements and opinions did not automatically constitute in-kind campaign contributions. Observers say the current complaint could test how those precedents apply to: Podcasting Social media Independent online journalism 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Free speech Journalism standards Political disclosure laws Independent media Digital political influence As more Americans receive news through podcasts and social media, questions surrounding political advocacy and journalism continue evolving. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Public Disclosure Commission review process Potential response from involved parties Ongoing debate over political speech and media regulation 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, media policy, free speech debates, and government accountability. #WashingtonState #BrandiKruse #Politics #FreeSpeech #Journalism #Media #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #Podcasting #USNews 2026-05-13T14:00:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 337 journalisminfluencerspolitical speechpodcastingdisclosureadvocacycampaign financemedia ethicsWashington StateBrandi Kruse https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1895394/wa-school-superintendents-could-face-discipline-ov-OKJK2lmTko https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1895394_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1895394_original_360.mp4 WA School Superintendents Could Face Discipline Over Gender Policy Compliance Washington’s ongoing debate over parental rights, gender identity policies, and school district authority is intensifying as the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) prepares to vote on new disciplinary rules affecting school superintendents across the state. The proposed rule changes stem from House Bill 1296, passed during the 2025 legislative session, which modified portions of Washington’s parental rights framework and expanded state guidance involving student gender identity policies in schools. Critics argue the proposed rules could increase state oversight over local school districts and place additional pressure on superintendents to comply with directives from Olympia. Supporters argue the changes are intended to ensure consistent implementation of state law. 📚 TOP STORY: NEW RULES FOR SUPERINTENDENTS The Professional Educator Standards Board is expected to vote on revisions to Washington Administrative Code rules that could: Expand accountability measures for school superintendents Establish disciplinary processes tied to compliance with state education law Address implementation of House Bill 1296 The issue has drawn significant attention ahead of PESB meetings scheduled this week. ⚖️ THE HB 1296 DEBATE House Bill 1296 remains one of the most controversial education measures passed in recent years. The debate centers on: Parent notification policies Student gender identity issues School counseling confidentiality State authority versus local school district control Opponents argue the law limits transparency between schools and parents, while supporters say it protects student privacy and aligns schools with state nondiscrimination standards. 🏫 LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS PUSH BACK Some districts, including Kennewick, have publicly challenged portions of state guidance involving: Pronoun policies Bathroom access rules Gender identity directives Local officials argue elected school boards — not state agencies — should retain authority over district policies and superintendent oversight. 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS This debate impacts: Parents Students School districts State education policy Local control in public schools The issue is also unfolding alongside: A federal Department of Justice investigation involving Washington education policies A statewide ballot measure expected before voters later this year 📅 WHAT’S NEXT PESB vote expected Friday Continued legal and political debate over HB 1296 Potential additional state guidance for districts Voters expected to weigh in on related issues this November 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington education policy, parental rights debates, taxes, and state politics. #WashingtonState #Education #ParentalRights #Politics #Schools #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #USNews #GenderPolicy #SchoolBoard 2026-05-13T15:00:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 486 Washington stateschool superintendentsgender policyparental rightsHB 1296PESBschool districtsstate oversightaccountabilitygender identity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1895415/ai-boom-vs-your-bills-wa-considers-cost-guarantees-GIQHjxbUcG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1895415_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1895415_original_360.mp4 AI Boom vs Your Bills — WA Considers Cost Guarantees Washington lawmakers are considering new rules that could require data center companies to commit to long-term utility costs — even if they shut down early. The goal: ➡️ Protect residents from being stuck with the bill. ⚡ TOP STORY: DATA CENTER COST GUARANTEES Proposal under discussion: ➡️ Require operators to commit to future utility usage ➡️ Pay for infrastructure tied to their projects 📊 Goal: ➡️ Prevent cost shifting to customers 💰 THE BIG CONCERN Without protections: ➡️ If companies leave early ➡️ Utilities could pass costs to ratepayers 📢 Risk: ➡️ Higher power and water bills ⚖️ WHAT LAWMAKERS TRIED Previous proposal: ➡️ Would require long-term payment commitments ➡️ Protect against early project exit 📊 Status: ➡️ Did not pass this year 🧠 WHAT’S BEING CONSIDERED NOW New recommendations: ➡️ Similar approach under review ➡️ Companies may need to cover infrastructure costs 🔄 THE TRADEOFF Benefits: Jobs Investment Tech growth Risks: Higher utility costs Burden on customers ➡️ Lawmakers balancing both 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This impacts: Your electric bill Your water bill Cost of living ➡️ Big infrastructure decisions could affect your monthly costs 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Recommendations reviewed in Olympia Potential legislation in future sessions Ongoing debate over cost protections 🔔 Subscribe for real reporting on energy costs, AI growth, and policies impacting your money #WashingtonState #AI #Energy #CostOfLiving #Electricity #BreakingNews #Technology #PublicPolicy #Economy #USNews 2026-05-13T15:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 data centersWashington stateutility costsAIlegislationpublic policycost of livingenergy policyconsumer protectioninfrastructure https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1895450/stop-the-income-tax-new-initiative-gains-momentum-G8UtrBhfYy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1895450_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1895450_original_360.mp4 ‘Stop the Income Tax’ — New Initiative Gains Momentum Washington’s newest political battle is officially underway as Let’s Go Washington launches a statewide initiative campaign aimed at repealing the recently enacted income tax and prohibiting future income taxes in Washington state. The proposal, Initiative to the People 26-645 (IP26-645), would repeal Senate Bill 6346 — the tax approved during the 2026 legislative session imposing a 9.9% tax on income above $1 million. Supporters argue the initiative is necessary to protect Washington’s constitutional prohibition on non-uniform income taxes and prevent future expansion of the tax to broader income groups. 💰 TOP STORY: INCOME TAX REPEAL INITIATIVE FILED The initiative would: Repeal Washington’s current income tax Prohibit future income taxes Define “income” in state law to limit reinterpretation efforts Supporters say the initiative is designed to prevent future legislatures from restructuring or expanding income tax policies through alternative legal definitions. ⚖️ THE CONSTITUTIONAL DEBATE Supporters of the repeal effort argue: Washington voters have rejected income taxes multiple times The Washington State Supreme Court has historically ruled income is property Property taxes must be applied uniformly under the state constitution Critics of the repeal effort argue the current law targets only very high earners and is intended to address Washington’s tax structure and fund expanded tax credits. 📊 WORKING FAMILIES TAX CREDIT Supporters of the initiative say the repeal effort would not eliminate: Expanded Working Families Tax Credit benefits Other tax relief measures tied to the broader legislation Republicans previously proposed expanding those tax credits without creating a new income tax structure. 🗳️ SIGNATURE GATHERING BEGINS Petition gathering is expected to begin statewide in the coming days. Organizers say: Volunteer interest has been significant Additional petition gatherers are already signing up They hope to avoid the harassment and vandalism incidents reported during earlier initiative campaigns in 2024. 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS This debate impacts: Taxes Cost of living Constitutional law State budget policy Future tax proposals in Washington 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Statewide signature gathering effort launches Legal and constitutional debate expected to continue Initiative could eventually appear before Washington voters 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington state politics, taxes, ballot initiatives, and economic policy. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Taxes #BreakingNews #Politics #BallotInitiative #Economy #PublicPolicy #CostOfLiving #USNews 2026-05-13T16:01:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 373 Washington stateincome taxtaxesballot initiativetax repeal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1895455/control-of-congress-hangs-in-the-balance-as-states-sKXjC0RdGM https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1895455_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1895455_original_360.mp4 Control of Congress Hangs in the Balance as States Choose Candidates for Midterm Elections With narrow margins in Congress and ongoing redistricting battles nationwide, Greg Bishop examines how upcoming primaries could shape control of the U.S. House and Senate ahead of the November midterms. He also highlights Georgia’s high-stakes Republican gubernatorial primary, where Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and businessman Rick Jackson are locked in one of the most expensive governor’s races in state history, fueled by tens of millions in campaign spending and accusations of “dark money” influence. 2026-05-13T16:02:50.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 364 primary electionsmidterm electionsredistrictingcongresssenatehousegubernatorial racegeorgiacampaign spendingpolitical primaries https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1895520/nursing-unions-marshal-political-influence-for-sta-URjU_fU5me https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1895520_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1895520_original_360.mp4 Nursing Unions Marshal Political Influence for Statewide Paid Family Leave Policies Greg Bishop looks at nursing unions advocating for paid family leave policies in Pennsylvania, with debates centering on taxpayer costs, staffing shortages, and healthcare outcomes. Greg speaks with The Center Square regional editor Christen Smith about the political and economic implications of expanding paid leave policies beyond the healthcare industry, including concerns from taxpayers, employers, and lawmakers over rising costs and government mandates. They discuss the role of unions in Pennsylvania's political landscape. 2026-05-13T16:30:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 442 nursing unionspaid family leavePennsylvaniahealthcarepolitical influencegovernment mandatestaxpayer costsstaffing shortageshealthcare outcomesunions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1895533/does-your-state-make-the-top-5-for-government-tran-q4Jv2TI7LJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1895533_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1895533_original_360.mp4 Does Your State Make the Top 5 for Government Transparency? A new report from Truth in Accounting ranks states on financial transparency, highlighting which governments are most accountable with taxpayer dollars — and which states are falling behind with delayed audits, hidden pension liabilities, and poor financial reporting practices. This year's report reveals major differences in how states report spending, pension obligations, and audit results, with New Mexico, West Virginia, and Indiana topping the list while Connecticut, Georgia, and North Carolina rank at the bottom. 2026-05-13T17:00:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 377 government transparencystate rankingsfinancial reportingpension liabilitiestaxpayer dollarsauditsTruth in AccountingNew MexicoWest VirginiaIndianaConnecticutGeorgiaNorth Carolina https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1895537/pay-more-wait-decades-sound-transit-timeline-spark-oL5KjI1m7j https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1895537_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1895537_original_360.mp4 Pay More, Wait Decades — Sound Transit Timeline Sparks Backlash LONGER TIMELINES, HIGHER COSTS — A new proposal could push Sound Transit project timelines even further into the future, leaving taxpayers paying longer for projects that are already decades behind schedule. Now, even some supporters are asking: ➡️ Will these projects ever be completed as promised? 💰 TOP STORY: PAYING LONGER Proposal: ➡️ Extend project timelines ➡️ Spread out costs over more years 📊 Claimed benefit: ➡️ Short-term capital savings ⚠️ CRITICS PUSH BACK Argument: ➡️ Delays don’t save money ➡️ They just push projects further out 📢 Concern: ➡️ Taxpayers stuck paying longer ⏳ DECADES OF DELAYS Many projects: ➡️ Already delayed significantly 📊 Now: ➡️ Even further pushed into the future 🔥 ‘WILL I EVEN SEE IT?’ Residents and advocates say: ➡️ Projects may not be completed in their lifetime 📢 Key frustration: ➡️ Asked to trust projections that keep changing ⚖️ TRUST ISSUE GROWS Concern: ➡️ Repeated timeline changes ➡️ Uncertainty about final delivery 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This affects: Your taxes Transportation access Long-term cost of living ➡️ Paying more — for projects taking longer 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued debate over timeline proposal Future decisions on funding and scope Ongoing public scrutiny 🔔 Subscribe for real reporting on taxes, infrastructure, and the policies impacting your money #WashingtonState #Seattle #SoundTransit #Taxes #Infrastructure #CostOfLiving #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #USNews #Economy 2026-05-13T17:00:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Sound TransitSeattleWashington Statetaxesinfrastructurecost of livingdelaystaxpayerspublic policyeconomy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1895629/feds-investigate-la-schools-for-sexual-misconduct-D9S69sXNYP https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1895629_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1895629_original_360.mp4 Feds investigate LA schools for sexual misconduct allegations (The Center Square) - The U.S. Department of Education has opened a Title IX investigation into the Los Angeles Unified School District over sexual misconduct allegations. The department contends the district is reassigning teachers accused of such misconduct to other schools, instead of removing from their position. But the district told The Center Square Wednesday that "reassignment" means sending the teachers home during the investigations. 2026-05-13T18:30:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 68 LAUSDTitle IXsexual misconductteacher reassignmentDepartment of EducationinvestigationschoolsallegationsLos Angeles https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1895710/sen-christian-lack-of-transparency-around-daycare-d3wxP0j0QY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1895710_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1895710_original_360.mp4 Sen. Christian: Lack of Transparency Around Daycare Funding Is Frustrating Sen. Christian: Lack of Transparency Around Daycare Funding Is Frustrating 2026-05-13T20:29:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 75 daycare fundingtransparencySenator Christiangovernment fundingchildcare policylack of transparencySpokane ValleyWashington politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1895722/critics-say-noncompliance-with-state-law-constitut-ALz3BXUp2y https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1895722_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1895722_original_360.mp4 Critics Say Noncompliance With State Law Constitutes Unprofessional Conduct Critics Say Noncompliance With State Law Constitutes Unprofessional Conduct 2026-05-13T20:47:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 Washington state lawUnprofessional conductSuperintendentsEducation policyState governmentLegal complianceProfessional standardsEducational leadership https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1895750/taxpayer-funds-flowing-critics-say-state-isnt-inve-gg4ceB03i8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1895750_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1895750_original_360.mp4 Taxpayer Funds Flowing — Critics Say State Isn’t Investigating GROWING QUESTIONS, FEW ANSWERS — In parts of Washington, some communities are seeing an unusually high number of home daycare providers receiving taxpayer-funded subsidies. Despite these findings, critics say state agencies have not launched a deeper investigation or raised concerns publicly. 💰 TOP STORY: UNUSUAL PATTERNS Reports suggest: ➡️ High concentration of subsidized home daycare providers ➡️ Particularly in certain regions 📊 Key concern: ➡️ Are these numbers normal? ⚠️ NO STRONG STATE RESPONSE Agencies involved: Department of Children, Youth & Families Department of Commerce Attorney General’s Office State Auditor Governor’s Office 📢 Criticism: ➡️ No clear action or investigation announced 🔥 ACCOUNTABILITY QUESTIONS Critics ask: ➡️ Why no deeper review? ➡️ Are oversight systems working? 🧠 THE BIGGER ISSUE ➡️ How closely is taxpayer funding being monitored? 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU This affects: Your tax dollars Government transparency Oversight of public programs ➡️ Big funding, limited answers 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Possible calls for investigation Continued media scrutiny Potential policy response 🔔 Subscribe for real reporting on taxes, spending, and the policies impacting your money #WashingtonState #BreakingNews #TaxpayerMoney #GovernmentSpending #Accountability #Childcare #Politics #PublicPolicy #USNews #Economy 2026-05-13T21:30:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Taxpayer fundsDaycare subsidiesState investigationGovernment oversightWashington StateAccountabilityPublic spendingChildcare providersTransparency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1895759/california-transgender-athlete-policy-sparks-prote-Gm7XQHMd9x https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1895759_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1895759_original_360.mp4 California Transgender Athlete Policy Sparks Protest | The Center Square Daily Protestors oppose transgender athletes in girls’ sports, President Donald Trump’s visit to China, and state budget debates. California’s debate over transgender participation in girls’ sports intensified as protesters gathered outside a California Interscholastic Federation event in Southern California, calling for changes to policies that allow athletes to compete based on gender identity. Speakers at the rally argued the rules undermine opportunities for female athletes and could expose taxpayers to future legal battles tied to Title IX and state education policy. Supporters of transgender inclusion pushed back, saying participation numbers remain extremely small and that sports should prioritize inclusion and teamwork over rankings and medals. President Donald Trump arrived in China for a major diplomatic visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping as tensions grow over trade, artificial intelligence, Iran, fentanyl trafficking, and human rights. The talks could have major implications for American taxpayers through energy prices, supply chains, national security spending, AI infrastructure expansion, and international trade policy. Discussions are also expected to focus on China’s role in Iranian oil exports, concerns over intellectual property theft, and possible negotiations involving political and religious prisoners held in China. Plus America's Talking with headlines from across the country: Pennsylvania: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_c962f47e-e2e9-4056-9cf9-aa2e936d2244.html Georgia: https://www.thecentersquare.com/georgia/article_bd47d468-2e0f-4ed7-9a32-17746c48cfa9.html Arizona: https://www.thecentersquare.com/arizona/article_4511800d-1da0-4680-a9b7-f64d4a6862b5.html California: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_de646db9-e974-45a8-b40c-053d710e8329.html New York: https://www.thecentersquare.com/new_york/article_101b7167-d780-43fb-96d8-177547967559.html ____________ 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:32 Trans Sports Policy 08:18 Trump Visits China 23:40 America's Talking 2026-05-13T21:12:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1612 transgender athletesgirls sportsprotestCaliforniaDonald TrumpChinaXi Jinpingstate budgetTitle IXAIfentanylhuman rightstrade policynational security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1895806/exclusive-hidden-daycare-grant-recipient-list-rele-kqlhi6sACp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1895806_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1895806_original_360.mp4 Exclusive: Hidden Daycare Grant Recipient List Released + Tech Leader Says Income Tax Will Hit All Washington state officials have released a complete list of daycare providers who received nearly $58 million in childcare facility grants after questions emerged over previously unnamed recipients. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we examine the newly released childcare grant data, the growing debate over parental rights and school district compliance with House Bill 1296, and renewed concerns from business leaders surrounding Washington’s income tax and economic climate. 💰 EXCLUSIVE: FULL DAYCARE GRANT RECIPIENT LIST RELEASED The Washington Department of Commerce provided The Center Square with a complete list of childcare providers awarded nearly $58 million through the state’s Early Learning Facilities program. The grants were promoted by Governor Bob Ferguson as a major investment intended to expand childcare capacity across Washington. However, the initial public release omitted the names of roughly 20 grant recipients, identifying them only as “family home facilities” without additional details. Following questions from media outlets and lawmakers, state officials later released the full provider list. ⚖️ QUESTIONS OVER TRANSPARENCY Critics argued: Taxpayer-funded grant recipients should be publicly identifiable State agencies improperly applied privacy protections intended for identity theft prevention Greater transparency is needed regarding large childcare subsidy programs The Department of Commerce later stated it had received updated legal guidance and subsequently released the full list of provider names and locations. 📚 SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS COULD FACE DISCIPLINE Washington’s Professional Educator Standards Board is considering rule changes tied to House Bill 1296 that could allow disciplinary action against school superintendents found out of compliance with state education directives. The debate centers on: Parent notification policies Student gender identity issues Local school district authority Compliance with state law versus federal guidance Several districts, including Kennewick, have publicly challenged portions of state policy involving pronouns, bathrooms, and parental notification. 💼 BUSINESS LEADERS WARN OF ECONOMIC IMPACT At a press conference launching Washington’s income tax repeal initiative, Venice AI founder Jesse Proud argued the state’s new income tax structure disproportionately impacts entrepreneurs, startup founders, and small business owners. Proud said: Washington has become increasingly hostile to business Entrepreneurs are being penalized through tax policy Some business owners are actively considering relocation The income tax repeal initiative campaign officially launched this week and signature gathering is expected to continue statewide. 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS These issues impact: Taxpayer transparency Education policy Parental rights Business climate Washington’s long-term economic direction 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Further review of newly released daycare grant data PESB vote expected this week Continued legal and political battles over HB 1296 Ongoing income tax repeal initiative campaign 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, taxes, education policy, business climate issues, and government accountability. #WashingtonState #BreakingNews #Politics #Taxes #Education #ParentalRights #Business #GovernmentSpending #PublicPolicy #USNews 2026-05-13T22:30:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1307 Daycare grantsParental rightsSchool districtsGender policyIncome taxWashington stateBusiness climateGovernment spendingPublic policyTaxation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1895825/debate-grows-over-investigations-free-speech-and-m-6gcIIP8bfJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1895825_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1895825_original_360.mp4 Debate Grows Over Investigations, Free Speech, and Media Role FREE SPEECH & MEDIA ROLE DEBATE — Concerns are being raised about whether investigations into sensitive issues are being discouraged — and what that means for the role of the press. Critics argue that media organizations should continue to ask tough questions, while others emphasize the need to balance investigations with legal and ethical considerations. ⚖️ TOP STORY: INVESTIGATION CONCERNS Claims raised: ➡️ Potential hesitation around certain investigations ➡️ Questions about how issues are being covered 🗣️ THE MEDIA DEBATE Critics say: ➡️ Press should pursue all credible leads ➡️ Accountability requires scrutiny Others note: ➡️ Reporting must follow legal standards ➡️ Sensitive topics require caution 🔥 FREE SPEECH ANGLE Key issue: ➡️ Role of open inquiry ➡️ Ability to investigate without fear 🧠 THE BIGGER QUESTION ➡️ Is the media doing enough to investigate complex or controversial issues? 💸 WHY THIS MATTERS This affects: Public trust Transparency Accountability 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Ongoing debate over media coverage Continued discussion of investigative standards Potential follow-up reporting 🔔 Subscribe for coverage on policy, media, and accountability issues #BreakingNews #Media #FreeSpeech #Journalism #Accountability #Politics #PublicPolicy #USNews #Debate #News 2026-05-13T23:00:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 29 Free SpeechMedia RoleInvestigationsJournalismAccountabilityDebatePublic PolicyUS News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1896196/protesters-challenge-trans-sports-policy-in-califo-BAZ-uHpryd https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1896196_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1896196_original_360.mp4 Protesters Challenge Trans Sports Policy in California The California Family Council led a protest Saturday outside Yorba Linda High School ahead of the CIF Southern Section Division 3 Track and Field Preliminary meet, urging the California Interscholastic Federation to prohibit transgender athletes from competing in girls’ sports. The demonstration in the Southern California city of Yorba Linda focused on a transgender athlete who entered the girls' long jump, high jump and triple jump events. CFC said the athlete entered the meet with the top qualifying mark in all three events, intensifying criticism from opponents who argue CIF’s gender identity policy disadvantages female competitors and conflicts with federal Title IX protections for girls and women in athletics. 2026-05-14T11:30:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 484 transgender athletesgirls sportsCaliforniaCIFTitle IXprotesthigh school sportsgender identityCalifornia Family CouncilYorba Linda https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1896215/pres-trump-ahead-of-xi-meeting-don-t-need-any-help-16cKHvgM4R https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1896215_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1896215_original_360.mp4 Pres. Trump Ahead of Xi Meeting: "Don't Need Any Help with Iran" After postponing a scheduled trip to China from March to May due to the U.S. strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump arrived in the country for the first time since 2017 and is heading into the meeting with a long agenda. While the two countries are often seen at odds, Trump maintains he has a good relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two leaders are expected to cover several topics during the two-day visit, including trade, technology, human rights, security and Iran. 2026-05-14T12:00:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 936 Donald TrumpXi JinpingChinaIranTradeSecurityHuman RightsUS-China RelationsPresidential VisitGeopolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1896230/taxpayers-on-the-hook-as-california-wildfire-costs-L_v9nciJta https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1896230_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1896230_original_360.mp4 Taxpayers on the Hook as California Wildfire Costs Cimb As California’s wildfire season is set to worsens, lawmakers talked briefly about the state’s seven-year-old wildfire fund, which is now projected to cost California’s taxpayers roughly $39 billion. The frustration, secrecy and chaos surrounding data center development proposals in Pennsylvania has spawned a Virtual Town Hall that will be attended by a number of state lawmakers but Gov. Josh Shapiro's office has shunned the event. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp slashed $300 million from the fiscal year 2027 budget he said is due to tax cuts he signed on Monday. Senate Majority Leader John Kavanagh said the Arizona Legislature may sue Pima County after state Attorney General Kris Mayes sided with the border county on its resolution limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani rolled out a balanced budget Tuesday that closes an estimated $12 billion revenue gap he inherited from previous administrations. 2026-05-14T12:30:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 184 California wildfireswildfire fundPennsylvania data centersJosh ShapiroGeorgia budgetBrian KempArizonaimmigration policyNew York Citybudget gapstate legislature https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1896294/trump-invites-xi-jinping-to-white-house-during-chi-fEWx5Dgxbg https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1896294_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1896294_original_360.mp4 Trump Invites Xi Jinping to White House During China Visit President Donald Trump highlighted the importance of US-China relations during remarks delivered alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping during an official visit to Beijing. During the event, Trump thanked President Xi and First Lady Peng Liyuan for the formal welcome and extended an invitation for President Xi and Madame Peng to visit the White House later this year. Trump also described the relationship between the American and Chinese people as “special” and emphasized the importance of maintaining long-term diplomatic ties between the world’s two largest economies. 🌎 TOP STORY: TRUMP ADDRESSES US-CHINA RELATIONS During the remarks, President Trump: Thanked Chinese officials for hosting the visit Praised diplomatic cooperation between the two nations Extended a formal White House invitation to President Xi Jinping Raised a toast to continued US-China relations The comments come amid ongoing global attention surrounding: Trade relations National security concerns Technology competition Economic cooperation between Washington and Beijing ⚖️ DIPLOMATIC SIGNIFICANCE The meeting underscores the continued importance of: US-China diplomatic engagement Trade negotiations Military and geopolitical stability Cooperation between major global powers Relations between the United States and China remain one of the most consequential geopolitical issues affecting: Global markets Manufacturing Technology National security International trade 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS US-China relations directly impact: The global economy Supply chains Inflation and consumer prices Technology industries International diplomacy Statements made during high-level visits are closely watched by: Investors Foreign governments Financial markets Business leaders 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Potential White House visit involving Chinese leadership Continued trade and diplomatic discussions Ongoing monitoring of US-China relations and global markets 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of international politics, US-China relations, economic policy, and global affairs. #Trump #China #XiJinping #Politics #BreakingNews #WorldNews #USChina #Diplomacy #InternationalRelations #Economy 2026-05-14T13:50:51.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 TrumpXi JinpingWhite HouseUS-ChinaDiplomacyPoliticsWorld NewsEconomyTrade https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1896411/wa-reveals-full-list-of-58-7m-daycare-grant-recipi-KZhLVFN8A2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1896411_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1896411_original_360.mp4 WA Reveals Full List of $58.7M Daycare Grant Recipients The Washington Department of Commerce has released a complete list of daycare providers awarded nearly $58.7 million in taxpayer-funded childcare grants after questions emerged over previously unnamed recipients. The funding was distributed through Washington’s Early Learning Facilities program and promoted by Governor Bob Ferguson as part of a statewide effort to create more than 2,000 additional childcare spaces. However, when the original list of more than 70 grant recipients was first published, approximately 20 providers were listed only as “family home facilities” without names or identifying details — despite some receiving grants totaling hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. Following questions from The Center Square and growing criticism from lawmakers and transparency advocates, state officials later released the complete provider list, including names and locations. 💰 TOP STORY: FULL DAYCARE GRANT LIST RELEASED Washington state awarded nearly: ➡️ $58.7 million in childcare facility grants The funding is intended to: Expand childcare capacity Renovate existing facilities Upgrade daycare infrastructure Create additional childcare slots statewide Officials say the program will create: ➡️ More than 2,000 new childcare spaces across Washington. ⚖️ QUESTIONS OVER HIDDEN RECIPIENTS The controversy emerged after: Roughly 20 recipients were initially unnamed Some grant awards involved substantial taxpayer funding Public disclosure questions intensified Critics argued businesses receiving taxpayer-funded grants should not remain anonymous. 🧾 STATE CITED PRIVACY LAW State agencies initially cited: ➡️ Washington Initiative 1501 That law was originally passed to: Protect seniors from identity theft Prevent financial fraud targeting elderly residents Critics questioned whether that law should apply to businesses and daycare providers receiving public grant funding. 📄 COMMERCE DEPARTMENT REVERSES COURSE After further questions were raised, the Department of Commerce stated it had received updated legal guidance from the Attorney General’s Office and would release the complete list of grant recipients. The updated list now includes: Provider names Facility locations Previously unnamed home daycare operators 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS This debate impacts: Government transparency Taxpayer accountability Childcare funding oversight Public records access State subsidy programs Questions surrounding daycare funding and oversight have become a growing issue in Washington politics over the past several months. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Additional review of newly released providers Continued reporting on daycare subsidy programs Potential legislative and oversight discussions Ongoing transparency debate surrounding public funding 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, taxpayer accountability, childcare funding, and government transparency. #WashingtonState #BreakingNews #Childcare #GovernmentSpending #TaxpayerMoney #Politics #PublicPolicy #Transparency #USNews #Economy 2026-05-14T15:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 412 daycare grantsWashington statetransparencygovernment spendingchildcaretaxpayer moneyBob Fergusonpublic recordsnewspolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1896417/johnson-supreme-court-ruling-ends-unconstitutional-X0hcReIv2s https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1896417_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1896417_original_360.mp4 Johnson: Supreme Court Ruling Ends ‘Unconstitutional Gerrymandering’ House Speaker Mike Johnson defended recent court rulings involving congressional district maps and redistricting battles, arguing the decisions reinforce constitutional protections involving equal representation and election fairness. Johnson accused Democrats of engaging in partisan gerrymandering in multiple states and argued recent court decisions could reshape future redistricting disputes nationwide. The remarks come amid ongoing legal and political battles involving congressional district maps, voting representation, and the role courts play in election law disputes ahead of the 2026 election cycle. ⚖️ TOP STORY: REDISTRICTING DEBATE ESCALATES Johnson argued: The Constitution guarantees equal representation Courts are pushing back against unconstitutional district maps Gerrymandering concerns extend across multiple states He specifically referenced: Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island Virginia during his remarks criticizing partisan redistricting practices. 🏛️ SUPREME COURT AND REDISTRICTING The discussion follows recent legal battles involving: Congressional district maps Voting rights disputes State constitutional challenges Gerrymandering allegations Redistricting remains one of the most politically significant issues in American elections because congressional maps can strongly influence: Party representation Electoral competitiveness Control of Congress 🗳️ VIRGINIA COURT RULING Johnson also referenced a recent Virginia Supreme Court decision involving a contested congressional map proposal. Republicans argued: The map was hastily drawn The proposal violated constitutional standards Courts ultimately affirmed their legal concerns The broader legal debate over redistricting is expected to continue across multiple states ahead of future elections. 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS Congressional district maps affect: Representation in Congress Election outcomes Political power at the state and national level Both Republicans and Democrats have accused one another of using redistricting processes to gain partisan advantages. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Additional court challenges expected nationwide Continued debate over redistricting reform Potential future Supreme Court involvement Growing focus on election law ahead of 2026 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of national politics, election law, Supreme Court decisions, and congressional redistricting debates. #Politics #SupremeCourt #MikeJohnson #Congress #Elections #Gerrymandering #BreakingNews #USNews #Voting #Government 2026-05-14T15:01:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 Mike JohnsonSupreme CourtGerrymanderingRedistrictingEqual RepresentationElection LawCongressVirginiaMassachusettsConnecticutRhode Island https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1896474/parental-rights-debate-escalates-in-washington-sch-SkKKSewmEP https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1896474_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1896474_original_360.mp4 Parental Rights Debate Escalates in Washington Schools Washington’s debate over parental rights, school gender identity policies, and local district authority is intensifying as the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) prepares to vote on new rule changes tied to House Bill 1296. The proposed changes could allow disciplinary action against school superintendents who are found out of compliance with state law involving student gender identity policies, parent notification procedures, and school district obligations. The issue has become one of the most closely watched education policy debates in Washington state ahead of November ballot initiatives involving parental rights and girls’ sports participation policies. 📚 TOP STORY: SUPERINTENDENT COMPLIANCE RULES The Professional Educator Standards Board — a governor-appointed board responsible for educator certification and professional standards — is expected to amend Washington Administrative Code rules during meetings scheduled this week in SeaTac. According to board officials: Superintendents are expected to comply with state law Failure to comply could be considered “unprofessional conduct” The proposed changes are intended to align state administrative rules with House Bill 1296 Board representatives acknowledged ongoing legal disputes involving potential conflicts between state and federal directives. ⚖️ THE HB 1296 DEBATE House Bill 1296 modified portions of Washington’s parental rights framework enacted the prior year. The debate centers on: Parent notification requirements Student gender identity policies School counseling confidentiality Local district authority versus state oversight Critics argue the law reduces parental transparency, while supporters argue it protects student privacy and aligns schools with Washington nondiscrimination standards. 🏫 LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS PUSH BACK Several Washington school districts have publicly resisted portions of the state guidance. Among the concerns raised: Local control over district policies Superintendent accountability to locally elected school boards Federal legal guidance under the Trump administration Conflicts between state and federal directives District leaders in central and eastern Washington have argued their communities hold significantly different policy views than many districts in western Washington. 🗳️ NOVEMBER INITIATIVES ADD PRESSURE The debate comes as Washington voters are expected to weigh in on multiple education-related initiatives later this year, including measures involving: Girls’ sports participation policies Restoration of the original parental bill of rights During interviews, PESB officials indicated they were not aware of the initiatives currently headed toward the statewide ballot, raising additional questions about the timing of the proposed rule changes. 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Parents Students School districts State education policy Local control in public schools The outcome could shape how Washington schools navigate conflicts between: State law Federal directives Local district governance 📅 WHAT’S NEXT PESB meetings continue this week Public comments scheduled Friday morning Potential vote on rule changes expected Friday Ballot initiatives expected before voters later this year 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington education policy, parental rights debates, school governance, and state politics. #WashingtonState #Education #ParentalRights #Politics #Schools #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #SchoolBoard #USNews #GenderPolicy 2026-05-14T16:00:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 434 parental rightsgender identityschool policyWashington stateeducationHB 1296superintendentlocal controlgender policyschool boardLGBTQ https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1896499/new-initiative-aims-to-stop-current-income-tax-and-Ng63EHd9Vn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1896499_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1896499_original_360.mp4 New Initiative Aims to Stop Current Income Tax and Ban Future Income Taxes in Washington Let’s Go Washington founder Brian Heywood formally launched a new statewide initiative campaign aimed at repealing Washington’s recently enacted income tax and prohibiting future income taxes under broader legal definitions. Speaking during a press conference announcing the initiative, Heywood argued the proposal is designed not only to repeal the current tax structure but also to prevent future legislatures from redefining taxes in ways that could circumvent constitutional limitations. The initiative marks the latest escalation in Washington’s growing political and legal battle surrounding taxation, constitutional law, and the future direction of state fiscal policy. 💰 TOP STORY: INCOME TAX REPEAL INITIATIVE LAUNCHED According to initiative supporters, the proposal would: Repeal Washington’s current income tax Prohibit future state income taxes Expand restrictions to include taxes on income-producing activity and related structures Supporters argue the language is intended to prevent lawmakers from using alternative legal definitions to implement future income-based taxation systems. ⚖️ THE CONSTITUTIONAL DEBATE The initiative follows passage of Washington’s new income tax structure targeting high-income earners. Critics of the tax argue: Washington voters have repeatedly rejected income taxes The Washington State Supreme Court has historically ruled income is property Property taxes must be applied uniformly under the state constitution Supporters of the tax argue it applies only to very high-income earners and is intended to address Washington’s tax structure and fund public programs. 🧠 SUPPORTERS SAY INITIATIVE CLOSES ‘LOOPHOLES’ Heywood argued lawmakers attempted to structure the tax in a way that distinguishes it from a traditional income tax. Supporters of the repeal effort say: The initiative is intended to prevent reinterpretation of tax law Future legislatures should not be able to expand income-based taxation through alternative legal definitions Voters should retain authority over major tax policy changes 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This debate impacts: Taxes Cost of living Constitutional law Business climate Washington’s long-term fiscal policy The issue is expected to remain central in Washington politics heading into the 2026 election cycle. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Statewide signature gathering campaign begins Legal and constitutional debate expected to continue Potential court challenges ahead Initiative could ultimately appear before Washington voters 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, taxes, ballot initiatives, constitutional law, and economic policy. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Taxes #Politics #BreakingNews #BallotInitiative #Economy #PublicPolicy #CostOfLiving #USNews 2026-05-14T16:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 WashingtonIncome taxTax repealBallot initiativeBrian HeywoodFiscal policyConstitutional lawTaxation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1896532/washington-income-tax-fight-fuels-business-relocat-tee09nxi7z https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1896532_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1896532_original_360.mp4 Washington Income Tax Fight Fuels Business Relocation Concerns Concerns over Washington’s economic climate, income tax policies, and long-term business competitiveness continue growing as business leaders and entrepreneurs warn of a potential exodus of companies and wealthy residents from the state. At a press conference launching Washington’s new income tax repeal initiative, Venice AI founder Jesse Proudman argued the state’s recent tax policies disproportionately target entrepreneurs, startup founders, and family-owned businesses. Proudman, a longtime technology entrepreneur from the Puget Sound region whose first company was acquired by IBM, said Washington’s shifting political and tax environment risks undermining the entrepreneurial culture that helped build companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, Starbucks, and Boeing. 💰 TOP STORY: BUSINESS CLIMATE CONCERNS GROW The discussion comes amid: Washington’s newly approved income tax structure Existing capital gains taxes Business and occupation taxes Ongoing debates over regulatory burdens and economic competitiveness Critics argue the policies are discouraging investment and expansion in Washington state. ⚖️ INCOME TAX REPEAL INITIATIVE LAUNCHED The initiative campaign launched this week by Let’s Go Washington seeks to: Repeal the newly enacted income tax Prevent future income taxes in Washington Define income under state law to limit reinterpretation efforts Supporters argue the initiative is necessary to protect entrepreneurs, small businesses, and future investment in Washington’s economy. 🧠 ENTREPRENEURS AND STARTUP FOUNDERS SPEAK OUT Proudman argued: Entrepreneurs often spend years earning below-market wages while building companies Startup founders assume significant financial risk Taxing business exits and pass-through income disproportionately impacts entrepreneurs and family-owned businesses He also warned the state may be building a broader tax structure that could eventually expand beyond high-income earners. 📊 BUSINESS EXODUS CONCERNS Recent discussions surrounding Washington’s economic climate have included: Reports of wealthy residents considering relocation Concerns over startup investment Business competitiveness compared to neighboring states Questions about long-term economic growth Several business leaders have publicly discussed relocating operations or residences to states including Idaho, Arizona, and Texas. 🏙️ WASHINGTON’S STARTUP LEGACY The debate also touches on Washington’s history as a technology and innovation hub. Companies founded in Washington include: Microsoft Amazon Starbucks Boeing Business leaders argue maintaining a competitive startup environment remains critical to preserving long-term economic growth and job creation. 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Jobs Investment Small businesses Startup growth Washington’s long-term economic competitiveness The debate over taxes, regulation, and business climate is expected to remain central heading into the 2026 election cycle. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued signature gathering for the income tax repeal initiative Ongoing debate over Washington’s economic policies Additional interviews with business leaders and entrepreneurs Further discussion of relocation and investment trends 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, taxes, business climate issues, AI and technology policy, and economic accountability. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Business #Economy #AI #Taxes #BreakingNews #Politics #Entrepreneurship #USNews 2026-05-14T17:00:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 305 Washington stateIncome taxBusiness climateTaxesEntrepreneursStartupBusiness relocationEconomyTax repealJesse Proudman https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1896560/fmr-gov-gregoire-criticizes-washington-s-balloonin-96jVZCsLcL https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1896560_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1896560_original_360.mp4 FMR. Gov. Gregoire Criticizes Washington's Ballooning Budget FMR. Gov. Gregoire Criticizes Washington's Ballooning Budget 2026-05-14T17:34:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 116 Christine GregoireWashington budgetGovernment spendingState budgetFiscal policyTaxesBusiness impactEconomic policyWashington politicsBudget deficit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1896585/washington-school-districts-push-back-on-gender-po-sdPPJTwjFZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1896585_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1896585_original_360.mp4 Washington School Districts Push Back on Gender Policy Law Washington’s debate over parental rights, student privacy, and gender identity policies in public schools continues intensifying as several school districts publicly challenge portions of House Bill 1296. Critics of the law argue it limits transparency between schools and parents regarding student gender identity issues, counseling discussions, and social transitioning policies. Supporters argue the law is intended to protect student privacy and align schools with Washington nondiscrimination standards. The controversy has become one of the most closely watched education policy debates in Washington state heading into the 2026 election cycle. 📚 TOP STORY: HB 1296 AND PARENTAL RIGHTS House Bill 1296 modified portions of Washington’s parental rights framework involving: Student privacy protections Parent notification procedures Gender identity policies in schools School counseling confidentiality Critics argue the law allows schools to withhold certain information from parents involving: Preferred names and pronouns Student social transitioning discussions Gender identity counseling conversations Supporters argue schools must balance parental involvement with student privacy protections and nondiscrimination obligations. 🏫 SCHOOL DISTRICTS PUSH BACK Several Washington school districts have publicly challenged portions of the law and related state guidance. One of the most vocal districts has been Kennewick, where school board president Gabe Galbraith has criticized state officials and argued local districts are facing increasing pressure from Olympia regarding compliance with education policies. Local officials say: Parents should remain fully informed about major student matters School boards should retain local control authority State agencies are overreaching into district governance ⚖️ STATE VS LOCAL CONTROL The debate highlights broader tensions involving: State authority over education policy Local school board governance Parent rights and student privacy Federal versus state guidance The issue also comes as Washington’s Professional Educator Standards Board considers additional rules involving superintendent compliance with state law. 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Parents Students School districts Public education policy Local control in schools The outcome could shape how Washington schools handle: Gender identity policies Counseling confidentiality Parent notification requirements District governance authority 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued legal and political debate over HB 1296 Additional school district responses expected State board meetings and policy discussions continue Education-related ballot initiatives expected before voters later this year 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington education policy, parental rights debates, school governance, and state politics. #WashingtonState #Education #ParentalRights #Politics #Schools #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #SchoolBoard #GenderPolicy #USNews 2026-05-14T18:00:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Washingtonschool districtsgender policyparental rightsstudent privacyHB 1296local controleducation policyKennewickGabe Galbraith https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1896669/florida-abandons-race-theory-diversity-doctrine-wi-3vHx2aYRia https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1896669_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1896669_original_360.mp4 Florida abandons race theory, diversity doctrine with FACT curriculum (The Center Square) – Abandoning critical race theory and diversity, equity and inclusion in course materials, the Florida Department of Education has released the framework for an alternative Florida Advanced Courses and Tests U.S. History course. The acronym is FACT, and it is history coursework that is an alternative to the traditional advanced placement courses. 2026-05-14T19:30:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 79 FloridaFACT curriculumCRTDEIUS HistoryeducationcurriculumAP coursescollege readiness https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1896685/tax-exempt-elite-university-presidents-pay-topping-GUOHFljj4D https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1896685_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1896685_original_360.mp4 Tax-Exempt, Elite University Presidents' Pay Topping $1M | The Center Square Daily Private nonprofit universities pay leaders millions of dollars, Louisiana students surpass pre-pandemic levels in reading and math, and a bill to protect the elderly from fraud languishes in Illinois legislature. Top private nonprofit universities that receive government funding pay some of their top leaders millions of dollars and one even received a $20 million longevity bonus, an investigation by The Center Square found. That is despite political leaders and others questioning the way the schools are funded and their political policies. President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to revoke the tax-exempt status of the country's elite private universities, most recently alleging that some harbor "radical left" policies and stoke antisemitism. Others have long questioned the fairness of federal policies that allow the schools to skirt tax liabilities while they amass tens of billions of dollars in assets, develop patented technologies with government support that are worth hundreds of millions and pay their leaders handsomely. Louisiana officials on Wednesday touted the state’s continued rise in national education rankings, after a new scorecard placed Louisiana first in reading growth and second in math growth. The report, produced by researchers at Harvard, Stanford and Dartmouth, found Louisiana was the only state where average student performance has surpassed 2019 pre-pandemic levels in both reading and math. State officials credited literacy and math reforms, tutoring, school improvement efforts, high-quality instructional materials and a new statewide student attendance strategy. Gov. Jeff Landry also pointed to a return “back to the basics” and removal of “woke, DEI material” from curriculum. Plus America's Talking with headlines from across the country:  Illinois: Bill to prevent fraud on elderly, disabled opposed by financial institutions https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_3e58355a-2e09-4038-9a69-3d21df16acdb.html Arizona: Mexican national sentenced in major Middle East-Mexico-Arizona smuggling scheme https://www.thecentersquare.com/arizona/article_33dc9b37-2505-4d81-b5cf-02f7193293ac.html North Carolina: Cooper gets $31.4M share of $111.2M spend https://www.thecentersquare.com/north_carolina/article_b88df6e9-73cf-4065-9d16-67a98d8d27ba.html Ohio: Proposal would force agencies to ‘start over’ with budget every decade https://www.thecentersquare.com/ohio/article_aa84e1c1-8ae7-4fec-b418-40d31148b7ae.html ____________ 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:32 Trans Sports Policy 08:18 Trump Visits China 23:40 America's Talking 2026-05-14T19:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 977 university presidentsexecutive paytax exemptLouisiana educationstudent performancefraud protectionelderly fraudlegislaturegovernment fundingDEI https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1896720/proudman-washingtons-business-climate-has-shifted-yRyRZ9YFM1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1896720_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1896720_original_360.mp4 Proudman: Washington’s Business Climate Has Shifted Dramatically Proudman: Washington’s Business Climate Has Shifted Dramatically 2026-05-14T20:44:43.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 169 Washington businessBusiness climateTax policyJesse ProudmanVenture capitalStartup ecosystemEntrepreneurshipEconomic growthCapital gains taxGross receipts tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1896741/jd-vance-addresses-inflation-wages-and-economic-re-TVJH31sexT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1896741_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1896741_original_360.mp4 JD Vance Addresses Inflation, Wages and Economic Recovery Vice President JD Vance defended the administration’s economic agenda, arguing that rebuilding wages, restoring manufacturing investment, and reversing the long-term effects of inflation will require time. During remarks discussing the economy, Vance pointed to: Working family tax relief proposals Domestic manufacturing investment Factory and job creation initiatives Long-term economic recovery efforts He argued the administration remains focused on improving financial conditions for American workers following several years of inflation and rising living costs. 💰 TOP STORY: ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND INFLATION Vance said the administration’s priorities include: Increasing take-home pay for working families Expanding domestic investment Building manufacturing capacity in the United States Creating long-term job growth He acknowledged many Americans are still struggling with: Inflation Housing costs Consumer prices Reduced purchasing power 🏭 MANUFACTURING AND INVESTMENT PUSH The administration has repeatedly emphasized: Bringing supply chains back to the United States Expanding domestic factory construction Increasing energy and industrial investment Competing with China and other global economies Supporters argue these policies are designed to strengthen long-term economic growth and reduce dependence on foreign manufacturing. 📊 THE INFLATION DEBATE Vance also criticized the economic conditions inherited from the Biden administration, arguing inflation significantly reduced workers’ purchasing power over several years. The broader economic debate continues surrounding: Interest rates Wage growth Inflation trends Consumer confidence Federal spending policies 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Workers Families Manufacturing jobs Consumer prices Long-term economic growth Economic conditions remain one of the most significant political issues heading into the 2026 election cycle. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued focus on manufacturing and investment policies Ongoing inflation and wage growth debate Additional economic policy proposals expected Continued monitoring of consumer prices and labor markets 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of national politics, economic policy, inflation, manufacturing, and working family issues. #JDVance #Economy #Inflation #Politics #BreakingNews #Jobs #Manufacturing #USNews #Taxes #EconomicPolicy 2026-05-14T21:00:58.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 JD VanceEconomyInflationWagesManufacturingInvestmentEconomic PolicyUS PoliticsJobsTaxes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1896777/lawmaker-spars-with-virginia-state-attorney-over-s-dwyG61ingf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1896777_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1896777_original_360.mp4 Lawmaker Spars With Virginia State Attorney Over Sanctuary Policies Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) clashes with Commonwealth's Attorney for Fairfax County, Stephen Descano about sanctuary policies and campaign statements during a House Judiciary hearing on May 14, 2026. Source: U.S. House 2026-05-14T21:38:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 146 Jim JordanStephen DescantoSanctuary PoliciesHouse JudiciaryImmigrationVirginiaLaw EnforcementCampaign Promises https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1896828/tech-founder-says-wa-tax-law-penalizes-entrepreneu-NsgdhZ4HfR https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1896828_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1896828_original_360.mp4 Tech Founder Says WA Tax Law ‘Penalizes Entrepreneurs’ Washington’s ongoing debate over income taxes and economic policy is intensifying as entrepreneurs and technology founders warn the state’s new tax structure could discourage innovation, startup investment, and long-term business growth. During remarks supporting Washington’s income tax repeal initiative, Venice AI founder Jesse Proudman argued the newly enacted tax disproportionately impacts entrepreneurs and startup founders who spend years building businesses with uncertain odds of success. Proudman said the policy risks undermining the entrepreneurial culture that helped build many of Washington’s largest companies and strongest economic sectors. 💰 TOP STORY: ENTREPRENEURS PUSH BACK ON NEW TAX Critics of Washington’s income tax argue: Startup founders often spend years earning below-market wages Entrepreneurs take substantial financial risks Business exits and company sales are often the result of long-term uncertainty and investment Supporters of the repeal effort argue the tax structure disproportionately impacts: Startup founders Family-owned businesses LLC and S-corporation owners Entrepreneurs relying on pass-through income structures 🏭 BUSINESS CLIMATE CONCERNS GROW The broader debate includes concerns involving: Washington’s income tax structure Capital gains taxes Business and occupation taxes Long-term competitiveness with neighboring states Several business leaders have publicly discussed: Relocating businesses Expanding outside Washington Moving personal residency to lower-tax states States frequently referenced in relocation discussions include: Idaho Arizona Texas Florida ⚖️ LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS Opponents of the tax also argue: The law conflicts with prior Washington Supreme Court precedent Income has historically been treated as property under Washington law Property taxes must be applied uniformly under the state constitution Supporters of the tax argue it applies only to very high-income earners and is intended to address Washington’s broader tax structure and funding priorities. 🧠 WASHINGTON’S STARTUP LEGACY Washington has historically been home to major companies including: Microsoft Amazon Starbucks Boeing Entrepreneurs supporting repeal efforts argue preserving a strong startup environment remains essential for: Job creation Economic growth Technological innovation Long-term investment 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Small businesses Startup founders Jobs Investment Washington’s long-term economic competitiveness The debate over taxes and entrepreneurship is expected to remain central heading into the 2026 election cycle. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued signature gathering for the income tax repeal initiative Additional interviews with business leaders and entrepreneurs Ongoing constitutional and legal challenges Further debate over Washington’s economic direction 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, taxes, business climate issues, AI and technology policy, and economic accountability. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Business #Entrepreneurship #Economy #AI #Taxes #Politics #Startups #USNews 2026-05-14T22:30:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 Washington taxentrepreneursstartupsincome taxbusiness climateinnovationJesse ProudmanVenice AIeconomic policypass-through income https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1896833/exclusive-emails-reveal-strategy-behind-washington-b7rC2nHWm2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1896833_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1896833_original_360.mp4 EXCLUSIVE: Emails Reveal Strategy Behind Washington Income Tax Push + Concerns Over Capital Flight Newly obtained emails, growing business relocation concerns, and fresh criticism from former Governor Chris Gregoire are intensifying Washington’s ongoing political and legal battle over the state’s new income tax structure. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, Venice AI founder Jesse Proudman explains why he joined Let’s Go Washington’s initiative campaign to repeal the state income tax, while newly released records continue fueling debate over how the tax legislation was crafted and defended behind the scenes. The episode also covers: Concerns over Washington’s business climate Exclusive emails involving the Attorney General’s Office The latest legal developments surrounding the income tax Ongoing uncertainty over Washington’s legislative district maps ahead of the 2026 elections 💰 TOP STORY: ENTREPRENEURS WARN OF BUSINESS EXODUS Venice AI founder Jesse Proudman said Washington’s tax and regulatory climate has become increasingly hostile toward entrepreneurs and startup founders. Proudman argued: Entrepreneurs have increasingly been “villainized” Washington’s layered tax structure discourages investment The new income tax was “the straw that broke the camel’s back” He also warned many wealthy residents and business owners are actively considering leaving Washington for states with lower taxes and more predictable business environments. 📊 FORMER GOV. GREGOIRE CRITICIZES STATE SPENDING Former Democratic Governor Chris Gregoire also raised concerns during the Association of Washington Business spring summit. Gregoire argued: Washington’s state budget has grown too rapidly The state faces a “spending problem,” not a revenue problem Businesses need greater predictability and stability She also criticized the increasing number of taxes, regulations, and policy changes affecting employers statewide. ⚖️ EXCLUSIVE EMAILS FUEL LEGAL DEBATE The Center Square obtained nearly 1,000 pages of emails involving: Sen. Jamie Pedersen The Washington Attorney General’s Office Solicitor General Noah Purcell The emails discuss: Referendum concerns Legal strategy surrounding the income tax Anticipated Washington Supreme Court challenges One internal email referenced the Washington Supreme Court as “as favorable a venue as we’re likely to get,” fueling criticism from opponents of the tax. 🗳️ REDISTRICTING CHAOS COULD IMPACT 2026 ELECTIONS The episode also highlights uncertainty surrounding Washington’s legislative district maps after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling involving Louisiana redistricting. A federal judge is now considering whether Washington’s revised legislative maps should be reverted back to their prior configuration before the August primary. The decision could affect: Dozens of legislative candidates Filing locations District boundaries Election administration statewide 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS These issues impact: Taxes Elections Business investment Economic growth Constitutional law Washington’s long-term political direction The debate over taxes, redistricting, and state governance is expected to remain central heading into the 2026 election cycle. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Signature gathering continues for the income tax repeal initiative Additional public records may still be released Washington Supreme Court challenges continue Federal judge expected to rule soon on legislative district maps 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, taxes, elections, business climate issues, and government accountability. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Politics #Business #Economy #BreakingNews #Taxes #PublicPolicy #Election2026 #USNews 2026-05-14T22:33:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1754 Washington stateincome taxpoliticsbusinesseconomybreaking newstaxespublic policyelection 2026US newscapital flightbusiness climateattorney generalsupreme courtredistricting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1896873/wa-lawmaker-frustrated-by-lack-of-transparency-aro-lnizX7WU1N https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QlLgcoQph10/maxresdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1896873_original_360.mp4 WA Lawmaker Frustrated by Lack of Transparency Around Daycare Funding Questions surrounding transparency and oversight of Washington’s daycare funding programs continue growing as lawmakers raise concerns about the difficulty of obtaining basic information involving childcare providers and taxpayer-funded subsidies. State Sen. Leonard Christian said even elected officials and legislative staff have struggled to access clear information regarding: The number of daycare providers operating in specific districts Locations of subsidized facilities Which providers are receiving taxpayer funding The comments come amid broader statewide debates over daycare subsidies, childcare grants, and government oversight involving Washington’s childcare system. 💰 TOP STORY: DAYCARE TRANSPARENCY CONCERNS Sen. Christian said: Accessing daycare provider information has been difficult Public databases and websites often lack useful details Even lawmakers have struggled to verify information involving childcare funding The concerns center on whether: Taxpayer-funded daycare programs are being adequately tracked Information should be more accessible to lawmakers and the public State agencies are providing sufficient transparency ⚖️ GROWING OVERSIGHT QUESTIONS The issue follows recent controversies involving: Childcare grant recipient disclosures Questions surrounding daycare subsidy programs Public records and transparency debates Calls for stronger oversight and accountability Several lawmakers and watchdog groups have argued the public should have easier access to information involving taxpayer-funded programs. 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Taxpayer transparency Government accountability Childcare oversight Public trust in subsidy programs Access to public records The issue has become increasingly prominent as Washington expands childcare funding and early learning investments statewide. 🧠 BROADER POLICY DEBATE Supporters of expanded childcare funding argue: Additional childcare access remains critically needed Providers require financial support to expand capacity State investment is necessary to address childcare shortages Critics argue: Oversight and transparency systems must improve Publicly funded programs should remain fully accountable Lawmakers and taxpayers should be able to easily verify funding information 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued legislative scrutiny of daycare funding programs Potential oversight and transparency proposals Ongoing reporting on childcare subsidy systems Additional review of public records and agency databases 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, childcare funding, taxpayer accountability, and government transparency. #WashingtonState #Childcare #GovernmentSpending #Transparency #Politics #TaxpayerMoney #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #USNews #Education 2026-05-15T00:00:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1896952/critics-say-new-wa-school-rules-make-superintenden-pBQ3AavCs0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1896952_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1896952_original_360.mp4 Critics Say New WA School Rules Make Superintendents ‘Accountable to Olympia’ Washington’s ongoing debate over parental rights, school district authority, and state oversight continues escalating as critics argue new education policy changes could shift accountability away from local communities and toward state officials in Olympia. The controversy centers on House Bill 1296 and related proposals from Washington’s Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB), which is considering additional rules tied to superintendent compliance with state law. Critics argue the proposals would expand state authority over locally elected school boards and make school superintendents primarily accountable to state agencies rather than parents and local communities. 📚 TOP STORY: SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY DEBATE The discussion involves proposed changes tied to: House Bill 1296 Superintendent compliance requirements State education oversight authority Professional discipline standards Critics argue the changes could: Increase state influence over local school districts Expand Olympia’s authority over superintendent decisions Reduce local control in education governance Supporters argue the rules are intended to ensure consistent compliance with Washington law and statewide education standards. ⚖️ LOCAL CONTROL VS STATE OVERSIGHT The broader debate centers on: Parent notification policies Gender identity guidance Student privacy protections Superintendent accountability Authority of local school boards Opponents of the proposals argue: School leaders should remain accountable to local communities Parents and elected school boards should retain primary oversight authority State agencies are increasingly centralizing education governance 🏫 SCHOOL DISTRICTS PUSH BACK Several Washington school districts have publicly challenged portions of state guidance involving: Pronoun policies Parent communication rules Gender identity procedures Compliance mandates from Olympia District officials in several regions of the state have argued their communities hold significantly different policy views than state leadership. 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Parents Students Local school districts State education policy School governance and accountability The debate could shape how Washington schools balance: Local control State authority Student privacy Parent involvement 📅 WHAT’S NEXT PESB meetings and rule discussions continue Additional public comment expected Ongoing legal and political debate over HB 1296 Education-related ballot initiatives expected later this year 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington education policy, parental rights debates, school governance, and state politics. #WashingtonState #Education #ParentalRights #Politics #Schools #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #SchoolBoard #USNews #GenderPolicy 2026-05-15T01:30:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Washington schoolsSuperintendent accountabilityLocal controlState oversightHouse Bill 1296PESBEducation policyParental rightsSchool governance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1897168/jd-vance-addresses-inflation-and-economic-impact-o-noB5XBb-C3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1897168_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1897168_original_360.mp4 JD Vance Addresses Inflation and Economic Impact of Iran Conflict Vice President JD Vance addressed growing economic concerns tied to inflation, rising costs, and ongoing conflict involving Iran, arguing the administration remains focused on restoring long-term economic stability for American workers and families. Speaking after the latest inflation report, Vance acknowledged Americans continue facing financial pressure and said the administration is working to reverse the long-term effects of inflation that accelerated during the Biden administration. The remarks come as global tensions in the Middle East continue raising concerns about: Energy markets Consumer prices Economic uncertainty Inflationary pressure 💰 TOP STORY: INFLATION AND ECONOMIC PRESSURE Vance said: Americans are still dealing with the effects of inflation Rising costs reduced workers’ purchasing power over several years Economic recovery will take time He also argued current inflation conditions remain below the levels experienced during much of the Biden administration. 🌎 IRAN CONFLICT AND GLOBAL ECONOMIC CONCERNS The ongoing Iran conflict has increased concerns involving: Oil prices Global shipping routes Energy markets Supply chain disruptions Economists and investors continue monitoring whether instability in the Middle East could place additional upward pressure on: Gas prices Transportation costs Consumer inflation 🏭 ADMINISTRATION ECONOMIC PRIORITIES According to Vance, the administration remains focused on: Expanding domestic manufacturing Increasing investment in the United States Supporting wage growth Restoring long-term economic stability The White House has repeatedly emphasized: Factory investment Energy production Supply chain independence Job creation initiatives 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Inflation Wages Consumer prices Gas prices Household budgets Long-term economic growth Economic conditions remain one of the most significant issues heading into the 2026 election cycle. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Additional inflation reports expected in coming months Continued monitoring of Middle East tensions Ongoing debate over economic and energy policy Potential future Federal Reserve actions 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of national politics, inflation, economic policy, global conflict, and working family issues. #JDVance #Inflation #Economy #Politics #BreakingNews #Iran #GasPrices #USNews #EconomicPolicy #WorldNews 2026-05-15T11:00:53.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 JD VanceInflationEconomyIran conflictGas pricesConsumer pricesEconomic policyUS NewsPoliticsBreaking news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1897196/mike-johnson-praises-virginia-supreme-court-redist-4YeG5dp5Qi https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1897196_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1897196_original_360.mp4 Mike Johnson Praises Virginia Supreme Court Redistricting Decision House Speaker Mike Johnson praised a recent Virginia Supreme Court ruling involving congressional district maps, arguing the decision reinforced constitutional standards and rejected what Republicans described as partisan gerrymandering. Johnson said Republicans believed from the beginning that the challenged maps were unconstitutional and credited the courts with “upholding the rule of law” in the dispute. The case has drawn national political attention as redistricting battles continue intensifying ahead of the 2026 election cycle. ⚖️ TOP STORY: VIRGINIA REDISTRICTING DECISION Johnson argued: The challenged maps were hastily drawn The redistricting effort represented partisan overreach Courts ultimately restored constitutional protections The ruling is being viewed as part of a broader national debate surrounding: Gerrymandering Congressional district maps Election fairness Judicial oversight of redistricting 🗳️ NATIONAL POLITICAL IMPLICATIONS Johnson also criticized Democratic political investment in the Virginia fight, claiming: Tens of millions of dollars were spent National political figures became involved Voters ultimately rejected the effort The broader redistricting debate continues affecting: Congressional representation Election competitiveness Control of legislative districts nationwide 🏛️ THE GERRYMANDERING DEBATE Both Republicans and Democrats have accused one another of: Manipulating district boundaries Protecting political majorities Reducing electoral competition Courts across the country continue reviewing: State constitutional challenges Voting rights concerns Congressional map disputes Redistricting remains one of the most consequential issues in American election law. 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS Congressional maps directly impact: Election outcomes Representation in Congress Political power at the state and national level Legal rulings surrounding redistricting could influence future district map challenges nationwide ahead of upcoming elections. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Additional redistricting lawsuits expected nationwide Continued court review of congressional maps Ongoing political debate over election fairness Increased focus on election law ahead of 2026 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of national politics, Supreme Court decisions, election law, and congressional redistricting battles. #Politics #MikeJohnson #Virginia #Elections #Gerrymandering #BreakingNews #Congress #Voting #USNews #SupremeCourt 2026-05-15T12:01:43.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 Mike JohnsonVirginiaRedistrictingSupreme CourtGerrymanderingElectionsPoliticsUS PoliticsCongressional Maps https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1897221/jd-vance-addresses-alleged-fraud-involving-dead-am-oE_bEOk7KI https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1897221_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1897221_original_360.mp4 JD Vance Addresses Alleged Fraud Involving Dead Americans and SNAP Benefits Vice President JD Vance addressed growing concerns surrounding alleged fraud within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), clarifying remarks involving reports that benefits may be tied to the identities of deceased Americans. Vance said he does not believe deceased individuals are literally receiving benefits, but rather that living individuals may be fraudulently using the identities of dead Americans to improperly obtain government assistance. The comments come amid broader national discussions involving: Government benefit oversight Identity theft Fraud prevention Federal spending accountability ⚖️ TOP STORY: SNAP FRAUD CLAIMS During remarks on government benefit oversight, Vance argued: Fraudsters may be exploiting identities of deceased individuals Federal agencies must strengthen fraud prevention systems Taxpayer-funded programs require stronger accountability measures The discussion follows recent claims involving: SNAP benefits Identity fraud Federal program oversight Improper government payments 🧾 BENEFITS AND IDENTITY FRAUD Identity theft tied to government programs remains a longstanding concern involving: Deceased individuals’ records Stolen Social Security information Fraudulent benefit claims Weaknesses in verification systems Federal agencies routinely conduct audits and fraud investigations involving: SNAP benefits Social Security programs Medicare and Medicaid systems Pandemic-era relief programs 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Taxpayer spending Federal program integrity Fraud prevention systems Public trust in government programs The issue has become increasingly prominent amid broader political debates over: Federal spending Welfare oversight Government efficiency Program accountability 🧠 BROADER POLITICAL DEBATE Supporters of stronger oversight argue: Fraud detection systems must improve Taxpayer dollars should be protected Identity theft enforcement should increase Critics caution: Fraud estimates should be carefully verified Legitimate benefit recipients should not face unnecessary barriers Public benefit systems remain essential for vulnerable Americans 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued oversight discussions involving federal benefit programs Potential audits and fraud investigations Ongoing political debate over SNAP administration and federal spending 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of national politics, government oversight, federal spending, and economic policy. #JDVance #Politics #SNAP #FoodStamps #GovernmentSpending #BreakingNews #Fraud #USNews #Economy #TaxpayerMoney 2026-05-15T13:00:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 JD VanceSNAP fraudIdentity theftGovernment benefitsFraud preventionFederal spendingUS NewsPolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1897278/washington-redistricting-chaos-could-reshape-2026-Mtu1qdYydd https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1897278_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1897278_original_360.mp4 Washington Redistricting Chaos Could Reshape 2026 Elections A federal judge is expected to issue a major decision that could dramatically impact Washington’s legislative district maps ahead of the 2026 primary elections. The case follows a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling involving Louisiana redistricting and raises new questions about whether Washington’s revised legislative maps should remain in place or revert back to earlier district boundaries. The outcome could affect: State lawmakers Legislative candidates District boundaries Election administration Hundreds of thousands of Washington voters ⚖️ TOP STORY: FEDERAL JUDGE WEIGHING MAP CHANGES U.S. District Judge Richard Lasnik is considering whether Washington’s current legislative district maps should be overturned following the recent Supreme Court decision involving racial gerrymandering claims in Louisiana. Washington’s current maps were redrawn after the 2020 census and later modified through federal court action involving representation concerns in Yakima County and surrounding districts. Republicans are now asking the court to: ➡️ Revert back to the previous district maps used before the court-ordered redraw. 🗳️ SECRETARY OF STATE WARNS OF ELECTION CHAOS Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs filed legal arguments urging the court not to alter the maps so close to the primary election. Hobbs argued: Election officials are already operating under the current maps Hundreds of candidates relied on the existing boundaries during filing week Changing the maps now could create confusion for voters and campaigns According to state filings: ➡️ 67 legislative candidates are currently running in districts directly affected by the dispute. 🏛️ LAWMAKERS COULD BE DIRECTLY IMPACTED One of the lawmakers most affected is Republican Sen. Nikki Torres, who was redistricted out of her current district under the revised maps. Torres has argued: The maps unfairly displaced her There is still enough time to revert to older district boundaries before ballots are mailed The state should return to the prior maps used before the court-ordered changes The dispute has become increasingly political as both parties debate: Representation Voting rights Racial gerrymandering claims Election administration timing 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Legislative races Candidate eligibility Voter representation Election logistics Washington’s 2026 political landscape The ruling could reshape multiple legislative contests just weeks before the August primary election. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Judge Lasnik expected to issue a ruling soon Election officials preparing for possible changes Candidates awaiting clarity on district boundaries Potential appeals possible after the decision 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, election law, redistricting battles, and state government accountability. #WashingtonState #Politics #Elections #Redistricting #BreakingNews #Voting #Government #PublicPolicy #Election2026 #USNews 2026-05-15T14:00:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 369 WashingtonRedistrictingElections2026 ElectionsLegislative MapsCourt DecisionGerrymanderingVoting RightsElection ChaosState Lawmakers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1897312/an-arms-race-for-pay-at-elite-tax-exempt-colleges-gqc3JmciCk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1897312_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1897312_original_360.mp4 An ‘Arms Race’ for Pay at Elite, Tax-Exempt Colleges Top private nonprofit universities that receive government funding pay some of their top leaders millions of dollars and one even received a $20 million longevity bonus, an investigation by The Center Square found. That is despite political leaders and others questioning the way the schools are funded and their political policies. President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to revoke the tax-exempt status of the country's elite private universities, most recently alleging that some harbor "radical left" policies and stoke antisemitism. Others have long questioned the fairness of federal policies that allow the schools to skirt tax liabilities while they amass tens of billions of dollars in assets, develop patented technologies with government support that are worth hundreds of millions and pay their leaders handsomely. 2026-05-15T14:30:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 260 college paytax exemptuniversity leaderssalariesbonusesendorsement dealscollege fundingpresidential payinvestigationnonprofit collegeshigher educationpolitical policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1897313/income-tax-repeal-campaign-expands-across-washingt-5CS6LXA30t https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1897313_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1897313_original_360.mp4 Income Tax Repeal Campaign Expands Across Washington State Supporters of Washington’s new income tax repeal initiative are preparing to launch a statewide signature gathering campaign aimed at overturning the recently enacted income tax and preventing future income taxes in Washington state. Backers of the initiative argue Washington voters have repeatedly rejected income taxes at the ballot box and point to longstanding Washington Supreme Court precedent holding that income is considered property under the state constitution. The campaign, organized by Let’s Go Washington, is expected to expand rapidly in the coming days with petition gatherers appearing across communities statewide. 💰 TOP STORY: INCOME TAX REPEAL SIGNATURE DRIVE BEGINS Supporters say voters can expect to see petition gatherers: Outside major retailers At churches and community events In neighborhoods across Washington The initiative seeks to: Repeal Washington’s newly enacted income tax Prohibit future income taxes Reinforce constitutional protections involving uniform taxation Organizers say the campaign will rely heavily on volunteers and grassroots support. ⚖️ CONSTITUTIONAL DEBATE CONTINUES Opponents of the income tax argue: Washington voters have rejected income taxes multiple times The Washington Supreme Court has historically ruled income is property Property taxes must be applied uniformly under the state constitution Supporters of the tax argue: The law applies only to very high-income earners Washington’s current tax system is overly regressive Additional revenue is needed for state priorities The broader legal fight over the tax remains active in Washington courts. 🗳️ INITIATIVE CAMPAIGN UNDERWAY Let’s Go Washington officially launched the repeal effort this week and is racing to gather enough valid voter signatures before state deadlines. Organizers say: Public interest has been strong Volunteer signups are increasing Momentum surrounding the campaign continues growing statewide The initiative campaign is expected to become one of the most closely watched political battles heading into the 2026 election cycle. 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Taxes Cost of living Constitutional law State government funding Washington’s long-term economic policy The outcome could shape future debates involving: Income taxes Ballot initiatives Voter referendum powers State fiscal policy 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Signature gathering expands statewide Ongoing legal challenges continue Additional political campaigns expected on both sides Initiative could ultimately appear before Washington voters 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, taxes, ballot initiatives, constitutional law, and economic policy. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Taxes #Politics #BreakingNews #BallotInitiative #Economy #PublicPolicy #CostOfLiving #USNews 2026-05-15T14:30:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Income taxWashington stateTax repealBallot initiativeVoter referendumConstitutional lawState governmentPublic policyGrassroots supportSignature drive https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1897338/former-gov-gregoire-criticizes-washingtons-stacked-7kW6zBU_rC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1897338_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1897338_original_360.mp4 Former Gov. Gregoire Criticizes Washington’s ‘Stacked’ Tax Burden Venice AI founder Jesse Proudman says Washington’s business climate has become increasingly hostile toward entrepreneurs and startup founders, warning that many wealthy residents and business leaders are actively considering leaving the state. In an exclusive interview with Washington In Focus Daily, Proudman explained why he publicly joined Let’s Go Washington’s new initiative campaign to repeal the state’s recently enacted income tax. Proudman, a longtime Washington entrepreneur who founded his first company at age 13 and later sold one of his startups to IBM, said the state’s tax structure and political climate have fundamentally changed over the past several years. 💰 TOP STORY: ENTREPRENEURS WARN OF EXODUS Proudman said: Entrepreneurs increasingly feel “villainized” Washington’s business climate has become more hostile The state’s new income tax was “the straw that broke the camel’s back” He argued Washington already faces: A complex tax structure Business and occupation taxes on gross revenue Capital gains taxes JumpStart payroll taxes Expanding regulatory burdens Proudman said many entrepreneurs and investors are now actively discussing relocation. 🏭 STARTUP CLIMATE UNDER PRESSURE According to Proudman: Seattle’s startup ecosystem once inspired entrepreneurs nationwide Technology and aerospace industries helped drive Washington’s growth Entrepreneurs now feel increasingly targeted politically and economically He warned that if Washington continues down its current path, the state risks losing the entrepreneurial spirit that helped build companies including: Microsoft Amazon Starbucks Boeing ⚖️ CONCERNS OVER FUTURE INCOME TAX EXPANSION Proudman also argued many Washington residents do not fully understand how the tax could evolve over time. Critics of the law argue: Future legislatures could lower the income threshold The tax could eventually expand beyond very high earners Washington is building a broader income tax structure Supporters of the tax argue it currently applies only to very high-income earners and is necessary to address Washington’s tax structure and funding priorities. 📊 FORMER GOV. GREGOIRE WARNS OF SPENDING GROWTH Former Democratic Governor Chris Gregoire also raised concerns during remarks at the Association of Washington Business spring summit. Gregoire said: Washington’s state budget has grown from roughly $33 billion to $80 billion The state may have a spending problem rather than a revenue problem Businesses need greater predictability and stability She also criticized the layering of additional taxes, rules, and regulations affecting employers. 🗳️ INCOME TAX REPEAL INITIATIVE UNDERWAY Let’s Go Washington officially launched its initiative campaign this week seeking to: Repeal the state income tax Ban future income taxes Gather more than 400,000 voter signatures before the July deadline Supporters say the campaign has already generated significant interest statewide. 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Jobs Investment Startup growth Economic competitiveness Washington’s long-term business climate The debate over taxes, spending, and economic policy is expected to remain central heading into the 2026 election cycle. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Signature gathering continues statewide Additional business leaders expected to weigh in Ongoing legal challenges surrounding the income tax Continued debate over Washington’s economic direction 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, taxes, economic policy, entrepreneurship, and business climate issues. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Business #Economy #Entrepreneurship #Taxes #Politics #AI #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-15T15:00:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 550 Washington StateIncome TaxBusiness ClimateEntrepreneursTaxesEconomyStartupTax BurdenBusiness PolicyEconomic Competitiveness https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1897370/louisiana-student-performance-surpasses-pre-pandem-ArKnTURC7C https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1897370_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1897370_original_360.mp4 Louisiana Student Performance Surpasses Pre-pandemic Levels Louisiana officials on Wednesday touted the state’s continued rise in national education rankings, after a new scorecard placed Louisiana first in reading growth and second in math growth. The report, produced by researchers at Harvard, Stanford and Dartmouth, found Louisiana was the only state where average student performance has surpassed 2019 pre-pandemic levels in both reading and math. State officials credited literacy and math reforms, tutoring, school improvement efforts, high-quality instructional materials and a new statewide student attendance strategy. Gov. Jeff Landry also pointed to a return “back to the basics” and removal of “woke, DEI material” from curriculum. 2026-05-15T15:30:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 490 Louisiana educationstudent performancereading growthmath growthpre-pandemic levelsliteracy reformstutoring programsschool improvementGov. Jeff Landrystudent attendance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1897397/exclusive-emails-raise-new-questions-about-washing-69MfXgVO-1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1897397_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1897397_original_360.mp4 EXCLUSIVE: Emails Raise New Questions About Washington’s Income Tax Fight Newly obtained public records are providing an inside look at internal discussions surrounding Washington’s controversial income tax law, ongoing legal challenges, and debate over whether voters would reject the measure if given the opportunity. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, Center Square investigative reporter TJ Martinell breaks down newly released records obtained from the Washington Secretary of State’s Office involving the state Attorney General’s Office and legal strategy discussions tied to the millionaire’s tax referendum fight. The records include draft legal documents and internal comments discussing: Washington Supreme Court strategy Referendum concerns Legal precedent surrounding income taxes Potential political implications of future rulings ⚖️ TOP STORY: INTERNAL EMAILS REVEALED According to the records: Members of the Attorney General’s Office discussed legal arguments involving the referendum effort Internal comments referenced the Washington Supreme Court as “as favorable a venue as we’re likely to get” Discussions also touched on whether voters would reject the tax if allowed to weigh in directly The records were obtained through public records requests connected to the legal battle over Washington’s new income tax law. 💰 THE MILLIONAIRES TAX DEBATE The tax at the center of the dispute imposes: ➡️ A 9.9% tax on income above $1 million Opponents argue: The tax violates longstanding Washington constitutional precedent Income has repeatedly been treated as property by Washington courts Property taxes must be applied uniformly Supporters argue: The tax applies only to very high-income earners Washington’s tax structure is overly regressive Additional revenue is needed for state priorities 🏛️ SUPREME COURT AND REFERENDUM QUESTIONS The discussion follows the Washington Supreme Court’s recent decision rejecting an effort to allow voters to decide the issue through referendum. The newly released records reference: Legal strategy discussions Concerns involving precedent dating back decades Debate over whether courts might avoid revisiting broader constitutional questions The lawsuit challenging the tax remains active and is expected to eventually reach the Washington Supreme Court through the appeals process. 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Taxes Constitutional law State government authority Ballot initiative rights Washington’s long-term tax structure The outcome could shape future debates over: Progressive income taxes Constitutional interpretation Voter referendum powers State fiscal policy 🧠 INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING CONTINUES TJ Martinell said additional public records requests remain pending and more documents could still be released involving: Legal strategy discussions Internal communications Tax policy planning Referendum efforts The records provide one of the most detailed looks so far at behind-the-scenes discussions surrounding Washington’s income tax fight. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Signature gathering continues for repeal initiatives Ongoing legal appeals expected Potential additional public records releases Washington Supreme Court likely to weigh in later on constitutionality 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, taxes, public records investigations, constitutional law, and government accountability. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Politics #BreakingNews #Taxes #PublicRecords #Government #PublicPolicy #USNews #Economy 2026-05-15T16:00:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 646 Washington income taxMillionaires taxTax referendumState governmentLegal strategySupreme CourtPublic recordsAttorney GeneralConstitutional lawTax policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1897402/wa-superintendents-could-face-discipline-over-pare-bHHRCYdbLB https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1897402_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1897402_original_360.mp4 WA Superintendents Could Face Discipline Over Parental Rights Law Washington’s ongoing debate over parental rights, school district authority, and gender identity policies is returning to center stage as the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) begins two days of meetings in SeaTac focused on new superintendent compliance rules tied to House Bill 1296. The governor-appointed board is considering revisions to Washington Administrative Code rules that could allow disciplinary action against school superintendents who are found out of compliance with state law. The issue has become one of the most closely watched education policy debates in Washington state heading into the 2026 election cycle. 📚 TOP STORY: SUPERINTENDENT ACCOUNTABILITY RULES The Professional Educator Standards Board is tasked with updating administrative rules connected to: House Bill 1296 Superintendent compliance standards Professional discipline policies State education oversight Critics argue the changes could make superintendents primarily accountable to Olympia rather than: Parents Local school boards Local communities Supporters argue the rules are intended to ensure consistent compliance with state law and statewide education standards. ⚖️ WHAT IS HB 1296? House Bill 1296, passed during the 2025 legislative session, modified portions of Washington’s parental rights framework enacted the prior year. The law remains controversial because it involves: Parent notification policies Student gender identity guidance Counseling confidentiality School district compliance requirements Critics argue the law weakened portions of the parental bill of rights previously approved in Washington. Supporters argue the changes were necessary to protect student privacy and align schools with state nondiscrimination standards. 🏫 SCHOOL DISTRICTS PUSH BACK Several Washington school districts have publicly challenged portions of the law and related guidance involving: Pronoun policies Parent communication procedures Student privacy rules Local district authority District officials argue: School boards should retain local control Parents should remain fully informed on major student matters State agencies are increasingly centralizing authority over local schools 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Parents Students School districts Local school governance State education policy The outcome could shape how Washington schools balance: Student privacy Parent involvement Local control State oversight 📅 WHAT’S NEXT PESB meetings continue over two days in SeaTac Additional public comment expected Potential vote on rule revisions could follow Education-related ballot initiatives expected later this year 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington education policy, parental rights debates, school governance, and state politics. #WashingtonState #Education #ParentalRights #Politics #Schools #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #SchoolBoard #USNews #GenderPolicy 2026-05-15T16:00:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Washington StateSuperintendentsParental RightsGender IdentityHB 1296School DistrictsPESBDisciplineComplianceEducation Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1897486/illinois-bill-to-prevent-fraud-on-elderly-disabled-VZN2aASqBe https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1897486_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1897486_original_360.mp4 Illinois Bill To Prevent Fraud on Elderly, Disabled Opposed by Financial Institutions America's Talking with headlines from across the country: Illinois: Bill to prevent fraud on elderly, disabled opposed by financial institutions https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_3e58355a-2e09-4038-9a69-3d21df16acdb.html Arizona: Mexican national sentenced in major Middle East-Mexico-Arizona smuggling scheme https://www.thecentersquare.com/arizona/article_33dc9b37-2505-4d81-b5cf-02f7193293ac.html North Carolina: Cooper gets $31.4M share of $111.2M spend https://www.thecentersquare.com/north_carolina/article_b88df6e9-73cf-4065-9d16-67a98d8d27ba.html Ohio: Proposal would force agencies to ‘start over’ with budget every decade https://www.thecentersquare.com/ohio/article_aa84e1c1-8ae7-4fec-b418-40d31148b7ae.html 2026-05-15T16:30:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 215 Illinoiselderly frauddisabled fraudfinancial institutionslegislationArizonasmugglingNorth CarolinapoliticsOhiobudgeting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1897546/previously-hidden-wa-daycare-grant-recipients-now-Fg34ctFjuw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1897546_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1897546_original_360.mp4 Previously Hidden WA Daycare Grant Recipients Now Identified Washington officials have quietly updated previously released childcare grant records to include the names and locations of daycare providers that were initially left unidentified in Governor Bob Ferguson’s original announcement regarding state childcare facility funding. The updated records now provide a fuller list of grant recipients connected to Washington’s Early Learning Facilities program, which distributed nearly $58.7 million in taxpayer-funded childcare grants statewide. The revisions follow growing public scrutiny and transparency concerns involving unidentified grant recipients and broader questions surrounding childcare subsidy oversight in Washington state. 💰 TOP STORY: UPDATED DAYCARE GRANT LIST RELEASED When Governor Ferguson initially announced the childcare grant awards: Several providers were not publicly identified Some recipients appeared only as unnamed “family home facilities” Critics questioned why taxpayer-funded grant recipients were withheld from public disclosure The updated release now includes: Provider names Facility locations Previously omitted recipients Officials have since updated the original press release links to reflect the expanded information. ⚖️ ONGOING OVERSIGHT QUESTIONS The newly released information is expected to generate additional review involving: State childcare subsidies Potential overlapping grant programs Federal and state funding sources Large subsidy totals involving individual providers Investigative reporting into Washington’s daycare funding system has intensified in recent months amid broader transparency and accountability concerns. 📊 TRANSPARENCY DEBATE CONTINUES Critics argue: Taxpayer-funded grant recipients should be fully disclosed Public access to childcare subsidy information should be straightforward Oversight systems require greater transparency Supporters of the childcare funding programs argue: Additional childcare capacity is urgently needed statewide Providers require substantial investment to expand services Grant programs are intended to address longstanding childcare shortages 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Taxpayer accountability Childcare funding oversight Government transparency Public trust in subsidy programs State childcare policy Questions surrounding childcare funding and oversight continue becoming a larger issue in Washington political and policy debates. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Additional review of newly identified providers Continued reporting on childcare subsidy programs Potential legislative oversight discussions Ongoing transparency and accountability debates 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, childcare funding, government transparency, and taxpayer accountability. #WashingtonState #Childcare #GovernmentSpending #Transparency #Politics #TaxpayerMoney #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #USNews #Education 2026-05-15T17:30:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 Washington StateDaycare grantsChildcare fundingGovernment spendingTransparencyBob FergusonTaxpayer moneyPublic policyGrant recipientsOversight https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1897696/vp-jd-vance-says-medicaid-fraud-could-cost-billion-6KZHD0rQSU https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1897696_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1897696_original_360.mp4 VP JD Vance Says Medicaid Fraud Could Cost Billions Vice President JD Vance said the federal government believes billions of dollars in potential fraud and improper payments may exist within state Medicaid systems, arguing stronger cooperation between federal and state governments could significantly reduce waste and help address the federal deficit. During remarks discussing government spending and fraud prevention, Vance specifically referenced California, saying federal officials believe closer collaboration with state governments would improve efforts to identify: Fraudulent Medicaid claims Improper payments Identity fraud Abuse within public assistance systems The comments come amid broader national debates surrounding: Federal spending Medicaid oversight Deficit reduction Government accountability 💰 TOP STORY: MEDICAID FRAUD CONCERNS Vance argued: Fraud within Medicaid systems could involve billions of dollars Better coordination with states would improve fraud investigations Taxpayer-funded programs require stronger oversight He suggested fraud concerns could include: Improper payments Fraudulent business activity Identity-related fraud Benefits going to ineligible recipients ⚖️ FEDERAL VS STATE COOPERATION The vice president emphasized the federal government believes: States working cooperatively with federal agencies would improve oversight Conflict between federal and state governments slows investigations Joint enforcement efforts could identify additional savings California was specifically mentioned during the discussion due to the size of its Medicaid system and ongoing political disagreements between state and federal officials. 📊 DEFICIT AND GOVERNMENT SPENDING DEBATE The remarks also tie into broader Republican efforts focused on: Reducing federal spending Cutting waste and fraud Lowering deficits Increasing accountability for public assistance programs Supporters of stronger oversight argue: Fraud prevention protects taxpayer dollars Oversight systems must be modernized Public trust depends on accountability Critics caution: Fraud estimates should be carefully verified Legitimate Medicaid recipients should not face unnecessary barriers to care Public assistance programs remain essential for vulnerable Americans 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Federal spending Healthcare programs Taxpayer accountability Medicaid recipients Deficit reduction efforts Medicaid remains one of the largest government-funded healthcare programs in the United States, making oversight and spending debates politically significant. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued federal review of Medicaid spending Potential additional fraud investigations Ongoing debate over healthcare spending and deficits Possible future policy proposals involving oversight reforms 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of national politics, healthcare policy, government spending, and economic accountability. #JDVance #Medicaid #Politics #GovernmentSpending #BreakingNews #Healthcare #Fraud #USNews #Economy #TaxpayerMoney 2026-05-15T19:00:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 JD VanceMedicaid fraudFederal spendingGovernment oversightDeficit reductionCaliforniaTaxpayer moneyHealthcare policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1897737/moses-lake-farmers-await-wa-supreme-court-decision-h0gpJ7kz6l https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1897737_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1897737_original_360.mp4 Moses Lake Farmers Await WA Supreme Court Decision on Petition Moses Lake Farmers Await WA Supreme Court Decision on Petition 2026-05-15T19:38:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 182 Moses Lake farmersWashington Supreme Courtwater rightspetitionagriculturelegal decisionstate regulationsfarmersWashingtoncourt case https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1897746/virginia-gun-ban-sparks-lawsuit-minnesota-fraud-re-13bfr9mRQK https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1897746_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1897746_original_360.mp4 Virginia Gun Ban Sparks Lawsuit | Minnesota Fraud Report Exposes Billions | The Center Square Daily Virginia’s new semi-automatic firearms ban is already facing a major legal challenge after Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed House Bill 217 and Senate Bill 749 into law. The Second Amendment Foundation, joined by the National Rifle Association and the Firearms Policy Coalition, filed a lawsuit arguing the ban violates the Second Amendment as the Supreme Court of the United States weighs similar cases nationwide. Also in today’s episode: • Minnesota lawmakers release a new fraud report • DOJ launches a health care fraud strike force targeting billions in taxpayer dollars • Wisconsin’s $1.8 billion tax relief deal collapses • Illinois lawmakers consider new gun restrictions • Colorado approves new 3D-printed firearm regulations • Louisiana election changes ahead of Saturday voting The Center Square Daily covers the stories impacting taxpayers, government accountability, public policy, and state politics across America — without partisan spin. Plus America's Talking with headlines from across the country:  LOUISIANA - Canceled Louisiana House races set for Nov. 3 primary ballot https://www.thecentersquare.com/louisiana/article_a0c08731-10f5-4f8b-b80e-bcc77be2f5fd.html West Coast - DOJ targets healthcare fraud in California, Arizona, Nevada https://www.thecentersquare.com/arizona/article_817e91b6-4aed-4e73-99d1-eb743b8aebb4.html MICHIGAN - Michigan House Republicans demand Benson release SPLC records https://www.thecentersquare.com/michigan/article_afe430da-f81b-4be2-88be-74f186a59108.html WISCONSIN - Education, business groups mourn ‘missed opportunity’ of tax deal https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_2e71a398-f58f-404c-970f-421ade3e6fb8.html #Virginia #SecondAmendment #GunRights #Minnesota #Fraud #TaxpayerNews #Politics #BreakingNews #Wisconsin #Illinois #Colorado #Louisiana #CenterSquareDaily ____________ 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:28 University Presidents' salaries 04:31 Louisiana student performance 12:31 America's Talking 2026-05-15T19:30:16.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1311 Virginia gun banSecond AmendmentNRAFirearms Policy CoalitionMinnesota fraudDOJhealthcare fraudtax reliefgun restrictions3D printed firearmselection changesstate politicsgovernment accountabilitypublic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1897776/tech-founder-says-washingtons-success-was-built-by-_MU_tHo1Md https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1897776_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1897776_original_360.mp4 Tech Founder Says Washington’s Success Was Built by Risk-Takers Washington’s long-standing reputation as a hub for entrepreneurship, innovation, and startup growth is becoming a central focus in the state’s growing debate over taxes, regulation, and economic policy. During remarks supporting Washington’s income tax repeal initiative, Venice AI founder Jesse Proudman reflected on the entrepreneurial culture that helped shape the state’s economy and inspired generations of business founders. Proudman argued Washington’s startup ecosystem historically encouraged innovation and risk-taking — helping launch companies that would later become some of the world’s largest employers and most recognizable brands. 💰 TOP STORY: WASHINGTON’S ENTREPRENEURIAL LEGACY Proudman highlighted Washington’s history as the birthplace of major companies including: Boeing Starbucks Microsoft Amazon He argued these businesses began with entrepreneurs willing to: Take financial risks Build companies from the ground up Create jobs and economic growth throughout the region Supporters of Washington’s startup ecosystem say entrepreneurship remains one of the state’s greatest economic strengths. 🏭 STARTUP CULTURE AND ECONOMIC GROWTH Washington’s technology and aerospace sectors have played a major role in: Job creation Investment Economic expansion National innovation leadership Business leaders argue: Startup ecosystems thrive when entrepreneurs feel supported Predictable tax and regulatory policies encourage investment Innovation drives long-term economic competitiveness Critics of recent tax policies warn the state risks discouraging future founders and investors. ⚖️ THE BUSINESS CLIMATE DEBATE The comments come amid broader discussions involving: Washington’s income tax Capital gains taxes Business and occupation taxes Regulatory burdens on employers Some entrepreneurs argue: Washington’s political climate has become less welcoming to business High earners and founders are increasingly targeted More business owners are considering relocation Supporters of the taxes argue additional revenue is needed to fund public services and address economic inequality. 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Jobs Startups Investment Innovation Washington’s long-term economic competitiveness The debate over entrepreneurship and economic policy is expected to remain central heading into the 2026 election cycle. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued debate over Washington’s tax policies Ongoing income tax repeal initiative campaign Additional business leaders expected to weigh in Broader discussions surrounding economic growth and competitiveness 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, entrepreneurship, business climate issues, and economic policy. #WashingtonState #Business #Entrepreneurship #Economy #Startups #Politics #Innovation #AI #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-15T20:30:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Washington StateEntrepreneurshipStartupsInnovationEconomyBusinessRisk-takersTech FounderAIBoeingStarbucksMicrosoftAmazon https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1897777/pierson-fode-this-fight-is-about-family-farms-nati-9gpX5R77MP https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1897777_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1897777_original_360.mp4 Pierson Fode: This Fight Is About Family Farms Nationwide Pierson Fode: This Fight Is About Family Farms Nationwide 2026-05-15T20:32:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 122 Pierson FodeFamily farmsNationwide fightMoses Lake farmersAgricultureFarmingRural issuesLand rightsFood securitySupport farmersPolicyAdvocacy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1897828/could-washington-expand-tax-relief-without-an-inco-tAvfxbIzue https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1897828_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1897828_original_360.mp4 Could Washington Expand Tax Relief Without an Income Tax? Supporters of Washington’s income tax repeal initiative say their proposal would eliminate the state’s newly enacted income tax while preserving expanded tax relief programs promised to working families under the original legislation. Let’s Go Washington founder Brian Heywood argued the repeal effort is focused specifically on overturning the income tax itself and would not automatically remove programs such as the expanded Working Families Tax Credit tied to the broader bill package. The debate highlights growing disagreements between Democrats and Republicans over how Washington should fund tax relief, social programs, and long-term budget priorities. 💰 TOP STORY: WORKING FAMILIES TAX CREDIT DEBATE Under the recently enacted income tax package: Washington expanded the Working Families Tax Credit Additional families would become eligible for tax relief Benefits are expected to increase once revenue collection begins The income tax itself is scheduled to: ➡️ Apply beginning with 2028 earnings ➡️ Be collected starting in 2029 Supporters argue the additional revenue would help fund tax relief and other state priorities. ⚖️ REPEAL SUPPORTERS SAY TAX RELIEF CAN REMAIN Brian Heywood said the repeal initiative is designed to: Eliminate the income tax Prevent future income taxes Leave open the possibility of maintaining family tax relief programs through other funding sources Supporters of the repeal effort argue: Washington can expand tax relief without imposing an income tax Families should not depend on a new statewide income tax structure The state already has sufficient revenue if spending priorities are adjusted 🏛️ REPUBLICANS OFFERED ALTERNATIVE PLAN Republicans previously introduced separate proposals that would: Expand the Working Families Tax Credit Provide additional tax relief to lower-income households Avoid using an income tax as the funding mechanism Republican lawmakers argued: Tax relief could be funded through existing revenue streams Washington’s budget challenges stem more from spending growth than revenue shortages Democrats argued the state requires new long-term revenue sources to support public programs and tax fairness. 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Taxes Cost of living Family tax relief State budgeting Washington’s long-term fiscal policy The debate over how to fund tax credits and public services is expected to remain central heading into the 2026 election cycle. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Signature gathering for the repeal initiative continues Additional debate expected over Working Families Tax Credit funding Ongoing legal challenges surrounding the income tax Potential ballot fight ahead if the initiative qualifies 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, taxes, ballot initiatives, economic policy, and taxpayer issues. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Taxes #Politics #CostOfLiving #Economy #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #TaxRelief #USNews 2026-05-15T22:00:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 Washington StateIncome TaxTax ReliefWorking Families Tax CreditRepublicansDemocratsTaxationCost of LivingBallot InitiativeFiscal Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1897853/seattle-leaders-clash-over-business-exodus-concern-Y47Wne6vMC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1897853_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1897853_original_360.mp4 Seattle Leaders Clash Over Business Exodus Concerns + Housing First vs. Treatment First Debate In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, major questions emerge over Washington’s business climate, water rights battles, and the growing debate over homelessness policy across the state. Starbucks founder Howard Schultz publicly criticized Seattle and Washington leadership over what he described as an increasingly anti-business political climate, while a Moses Lake family farm continues a costly nine-year legal battle with the Washington Department of Ecology over water rights. The episode also examines Spokane’s ongoing fight over homelessness policy and whether Washington should move away from a “Housing First” approach toward a “Treatment First” model focused on addiction recovery. 💰 TOP STORY: HOWARD SCHULTZ BLASTS WA BUSINESS CLIMATE Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz sharply criticized Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and Washington leadership in a Wall Street Journal op-ed this week. Schultz argued: Washington’s tax and regulatory environment is worsening Businesses are increasingly treated as adversaries Rising crime, homelessness, and disorder are harming Seattle’s economy Risk-taking and entrepreneurship are no longer being rewarded The comments follow Schultz’s recent move to Florida and come amid growing concerns about a business and wealthy resident exodus from Washington. Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle also warned city leaders against dismissing business relocation concerns, arguing Seattle must remain competitive with nearby cities like Bellevue. ⚖️ MOSES LAKE FARM FAMILY FIGHTS STATE OVER WATER RIGHTS A Grant County farming family is awaiting word on whether the Washington Supreme Court will take up their long-running water rights dispute with the Department of Ecology. Ron and Robin Foti say: The legal battle has lasted more than nine years They have spent nearly $1 million on legal fees and fines The state failed to provide required technical assistance The case has devastated their family and business Ecology argues the family improperly tapped into a vulnerable aquifer in the Odessa region, where groundwater levels have significantly declined over recent decades. The case could ultimately shape future water rights disputes involving farms across Washington state. 🚨 SPOKANE HOMELESSNESS DEBATE SHIFTS TOWARD ‘TREATMENT FIRST’ The episode also explores Spokane’s growing debate over homelessness policy. Local leaders recently attempted to shift Spokane away from a “Housing First” model — which prioritizes subsidized housing without sobriety requirements — toward a “Treatment First” approach focused on addiction recovery and rehabilitation. Supporters of the Treatment First approach argue: Substance abuse is a major driver of chronic homelessness Taxpayers deserve measurable results Housing alone does not solve addiction Critics of Housing First say taxpayers are increasingly frustrated with rising costs and continued homelessness despite years of funding and intervention programs. 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS These stories impact: Business investment Water rights Agriculture Homelessness policy Taxpayer spending Washington’s long-term economic and political direction The debates over taxes, regulation, public safety, and government accountability are expected to remain central issues heading into the 2026 election cycle. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Washington Supreme Court expected to decide whether to hear the Foti farm case Continued backlash over Seattle and Washington tax policies Spokane leaders expected to continue debating homelessness strategy Additional business and economic concerns likely ahead of the 2026 elections 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, taxes, agriculture, homelessness policy, and economic accountability. #WashingtonState #Politics #Business #Homelessness #Agriculture #Economy #Taxes #WaterRights #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-15T22:30:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1848 Howard SchultzSeattle businessWashington politicsHomelessness policySpokaneHousing firstTreatment firstBusiness climateWater rightsAgriculture https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1897858/students-don-t-know-the-facts-walters-emphasizes-t--JjBhGlO4l https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1897858_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1897858_original_360.mp4 'Students Don't Know the Facts' - Walters Emphasizes the Need for Better Civics Education Interview with Ryan Walters, CEO of Teacher Freedom Alliance May 15, 2026 The Center Square 2026-05-15T22:44:43.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 147 civics educationRyan WaltersTeacher Freedom Alliancestudent knowledgeeducation reformcivic engagementhistory educationUS governmentcivic literacy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1897861/do-teacher-unions-hold-strong-political-influence-lcU3eaH8ox https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1897861_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1897861_original_360.mp4 Do Teacher Unions Hold Strong Political Influence in Schools Interview with Ryan Walters, CEO of Teacher Freedom Alliance May 15, 2026 The Center Square 2026-05-15T22:47:57.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 120 teacher unionspolitical influenceRyan WaltersTeacher Freedom Allianceschoolseducation policyactivism https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1898135/virginia-gun-ban-signed-into-law-lawsuit-filed-wit-zWaS_3oXoa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1898135_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1898135_original_360.mp4 Virginia Gun Ban Signed Into Law — Lawsuit Filed Within Hours Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a sweeping new gun control package banning the sale and manufacture of certain semi-automatic firearms and magazines holding more than 15 rounds. Within hours, the Second Amendment Foundation filed a lawsuit challenging the law alongside the National Rifle Association and the Firearms Policy Coalition. The legal fight comes as the Supreme Court of the United States considers multiple Second Amendment cases involving firearm bans, concealed carry laws, and magazine restrictions nationwide. This report breaks down: • What Virginia’s new law bans • The constitutional arguments in court • Which states already have similar bans • What the Supreme Court could decide next 📍 More taxpayer-focused state policy news at The Center Square #Virginia #GunRights #SecondAmendment #NRA #GunControl #SupremeCourt #BreakingNews #VirginiaPolitics #Firearms #Politics 2026-05-16T13:01:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 480 VirginiaGun BanGun ControlSecond AmendmentLawsuitNRAFirearms Policy CoalitionSupreme CourtFirearmsAbigail Spanberger https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1898152/jd-vance-warns-snap-fraud-could-be-driving-up-food-1ilI3puvon https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1898152_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1898152_original_360.mp4 JD Vance Warns SNAP Fraud Could Be Driving Up Food Prices Vice President JD Vance is raising new concerns about alleged fraud within federal benefit programs, arguing that identity theft and fraudulent SNAP benefit claims may not only cost taxpayers billions of dollars, but could also contribute to higher consumer prices for everyday Americans. During remarks on government oversight and fraud prevention, Vance said the issue involves living individuals allegedly exploiting the identities of deceased Americans in order to improperly obtain benefits. He argued the economic consequences extend beyond taxpayer losses and may also impact: Grocery prices Consumer costs Federal spending Inflationary pressure ⚖️ TOP STORY: SNAP FRAUD AND IDENTITY THEFT Vance clarified: He does not believe deceased individuals are literally receiving benefits The concern involves fraudsters using stolen identities Federal agencies believe large-scale fraud may exist within public assistance systems The comments come amid broader debates surrounding: SNAP oversight Government spending Identity fraud Program accountability 💰 COULD FRAUD IMPACT PRICES? According to Vance: Fraudulent benefits increase the amount of money circulating within the system Improper spending can distort markets and drive costs higher Taxpayers and consumers ultimately bear the burden He argued the effects of fraud create: ➡️ Direct taxpayer losses ➡️ Potential upward pressure on consumer prices ➡️ Greater financial strain on working families 📊 GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT DEBATE The discussion ties into broader efforts involving: Fraud prevention Federal spending reduction Identity verification systems Welfare program oversight Supporters of stricter enforcement argue: Public assistance programs require stronger safeguards Fraud prevention protects legitimate recipients Taxpayer confidence depends on accountability Critics caution: Fraud estimates should be carefully verified Legitimate recipients should not face unnecessary barriers Public assistance programs remain essential for vulnerable Americans 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Grocery prices Federal spending Taxpayer accountability Inflation concerns Public assistance programs The issue is likely to remain part of broader political debates surrounding: Cost of living Government efficiency Economic policy Federal deficits 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued federal reviews of SNAP and benefit programs Potential fraud investigations and audits Ongoing debate over government spending and inflation Possible future policy proposals involving benefit oversight 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of national politics, inflation, government oversight, and economic accountability. #JDVance #Politics #SNAP #FoodPrices #Inflation #GovernmentSpending #BreakingNews #Economy #Fraud #USNews 2026-05-16T13:32:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 JD VanceSNAP fraudFood pricesInflationGovernment spendingIdentity theftConsumer costsUS NewsBreaking NewsEconomy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1898164/9-year-legal-war-over-water-heads-toward-wa-suprem-4psT9O8K9Z https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1898164_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1898164_original_360.mp4 9-Year Legal War Over Water Heads Toward WA Supreme Court A Grant County family farm locked in a nearly decade-long legal battle with the Washington State Department of Ecology is now waiting to learn whether the Washington Supreme Court will take up its case — a dispute that could carry major implications for water rights and family farming across the state. Ron and Robin Fod of FOD Family Farms argue the Department of Ecology failed to provide legally required technical assistance intended to help farmers comply with complex groundwater regulations tied to the declining Odessa aquifer near Moses Lake. Ecology maintains the family unlawfully continued using groundwater from a vulnerable aquifer despite cease-and-desist orders and enforcement actions dating back to 2017. ⚖️ TOP STORY: 9-YEAR WATER RIGHTS BATTLE The dispute centers on: Groundwater access Water rights enforcement The Odessa aquifer State technical assistance requirements The Fod family argues: Ecology was legally required to help them come into compliance The agency failed to provide meaningful technical assistance The situation could have been resolved through cooperation rather than litigation They point to Washington state law requiring state agencies to provide oral and written assistance intended to help farmers comply with water regulations. 💰 FINANCIAL DEVASTATION FOR FAMILY FARM According to the family: Legal fees and fines have approached $1 million Banks became reluctant to provide operating loans Adult children have stepped in financially to help keep the family afloat Ron Fod said the stress of the case has contributed to serious health problems, including multiple heart attacks during the years-long legal fight. The family says the prolonged litigation has threatened: Their farm Their livelihood Their long-term financial survival 🌾 ECOLOGY DEFENDS ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS The Washington State Department of Ecology provided a 2017 release defending its actions. According to Ecology: The Odessa aquifer has experienced major groundwater declines for decades Water levels have reportedly dropped more than 200 feet in some areas Continued unauthorized water use threatens long-term regional water supplies Ecology argues the Fod family knowingly violated water restrictions despite enforcement orders. The family disputes those claims and argues the state failed to follow the law in assisting them. 🎬 PEARSON FOD SPEAKS OUT The family’s son, actor and model Pearson Fod, also spoke publicly about the emotional toll the case has taken on the family. Fod said: The legal battle has consumed nearly a decade of the family’s life The farm represents generations of family history Public attention may help bring accountability and awareness He argued the case extends beyond his family and could affect: ➡️ Family farms across Washington ➡️ Agricultural water rights ➡️ Future enforcement practices statewide 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Water rights Agriculture Family farms State regulatory authority Rural economies The case could influence how Washington handles: Aquifer enforcement Agricultural compliance Technical assistance obligations Water access disputes in farming communities 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Washington Supreme Court expected to decide whether to hear the case Decision expected around June Additional appeals possible regardless of outcome Broader implications likely for farmers statewide 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington agriculture, water rights, government regulation, and legal accountability. #WashingtonState #Agriculture #WaterRights #Farming #Politics #BreakingNews #FamilyFarm #Government #LegalNews #USNews 2026-05-16T14:00:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 555 Water rightsFamily farmWashington StateSupreme CourtDepartment of EcologyGroundwaterOdessa aquiferLegal battleFarmingAgriculture lawWater dispute https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1898188/trump-refuses-to-say-whether-us-would-defend-taiwa-j9mXts6-pF https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1898188_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1898188_original_360.mp4 Trump Refuses to Say Whether US Would Defend Taiwan President Donald Trump declined to publicly state whether the United States would militarily defend Taiwan if conflict were to arise with China, maintaining longstanding strategic ambiguity surrounding US policy in the region. During remarks discussing relations with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump said Xi had directly asked him whether the United States would defend Taiwan. Trump responded that he would not discuss the issue publicly. The comments come amid continuing geopolitical tensions involving: Taiwan US-China relations Indo-Pacific security Military deterrence Regional stability 🌏 TOP STORY: TRUMP DECLINES TO DETAIL TAIWAN POSITION When asked whether the United States would defend Taiwan militarily, Trump said: He would not publicly discuss the matter Only he knows his actual position He gave a similar response directly to President Xi The remarks reflect the longstanding US approach often referred to as: ➡️ “Strategic ambiguity” Under that framework, the United States avoids explicitly confirming or denying whether it would intervene militarily in a Taiwan conflict. ⚖️ WHY TAIWAN MATTERS Taiwan remains one of the most sensitive geopolitical issues between: The United States China Indo-Pacific allies China considers Taiwan part of its territory and has repeatedly stated it seeks eventual reunification. The United States maintains unofficial relations with Taiwan and has historically provided: Defensive military support Arms sales Diplomatic backing Regional security cooperation 🛡️ US-CHINA TENSIONS CONTINUE The issue comes amid broader tensions involving: Military activity in the South China Sea Trade disputes Technology restrictions Semiconductor supply chains Regional military alliances Taiwan plays a major role in: Global semiconductor production International trade Indo-Pacific security strategy Because of that, any conflict involving Taiwan could have major worldwide economic and geopolitical consequences. 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Global markets National security US-China relations Military strategy International trade Taiwan remains one of the most closely watched flashpoints in global geopolitics. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued US-China diplomatic engagement expected Ongoing military activity around Taiwan likely to remain closely monitored Additional comments from US and Chinese leaders possible Taiwan policy expected to remain a major international issue 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of geopolitics, US-China relations, Taiwan tensions, and global security developments. #Trump #China #Taiwan #Politics #BreakingNews #XiJinping #WorldNews #Geopolitics #USChina #NationalSecurity 2026-05-16T14:57:56.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 27 TrumpTaiwanChinaUS-China relationsStrategic ambiguityNational securityXi JinpingIndo-Pacific https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1898208/washington-homelessness-debate-shifts-toward-addic-MmClTok2q9 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1898208_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1898208_original_360.mp4 Washington Homelessness Debate Shifts Toward Addiction Treatment A growing debate over homelessness policy is unfolding in Spokane as local leaders and community organizations push to move away from a “Housing First” approach and toward a “Treatment First” model focused on addiction recovery and rehabilitation. The effort follows a 2025 executive order from President Donald Trump criticizing Housing First policies and encouraging greater emphasis on treatment services for individuals struggling with substance abuse and chronic homelessness. Supporters of the Treatment First approach argue the current system is failing both taxpayers and vulnerable individuals suffering from addiction. 🚨 TOP STORY: SPOKANE HOMELESSNESS STRATEGY UNDER DEBATE A coalition of Spokane-area leaders attempted to create a regional agreement encouraging jurisdictions to: Prioritize addiction treatment Reduce emphasis on Housing First policies Align more closely with changing federal priorities The proposed memorandum of understanding involved: Local government leaders Law enforcement officials Community organizations Housing and treatment advocates The agreement was intended to signal support for a Treatment First approach before new federal housing funding rules are released. ⚖️ HOUSING FIRST VS. TREATMENT FIRST Housing First policies generally prioritize: ➡️ Immediate taxpayer-subsidized housing ➡️ Few or no sobriety requirements ➡️ Voluntary treatment participation Critics argue: Homelessness tied to addiction cannot be solved through housing alone Many individuals continue substance abuse after receiving housing Taxpayers are funding a costly revolving-door system Treatment First supporters argue: Addiction treatment should come before permanent housing Public resources should focus on recovery and accountability Current policies have failed to reduce homelessness levels over time 💰 TAXPAYER CONCERNS GROW Critics of Housing First say the costs extend far beyond housing itself. They argue taxpayers also cover: Emergency medical responses Overdose interventions Law enforcement costs Jail and court expenses Long-term social services Supporters of reform argue taxpayers increasingly want measurable results and accountability for homelessness spending. 📊 FEDERAL FUNDING QUESTIONS EMERGE The debate is becoming more urgent because Spokane jurisdictions rely heavily on federal housing funds distributed through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). New federal funding rules could: Increase emphasis on treatment services Reduce allowable spending on permanent housing Reward jurisdictions prioritizing addiction recovery programs Some Spokane leaders worry failing to adapt could impact future federal funding opportunities. 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Homelessness policy Addiction treatment Public safety Taxpayer spending Federal funding eligibility The broader debate reflects growing national disagreements over how cities and states should address addiction-driven homelessness. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Spokane leaders expected to continue negotiating homelessness strategy HUD funding guidance anticipated soon Treatment First advocates likely to push for additional reforms Housing policy debates expected to continue statewide 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of homelessness policy, addiction treatment debates, public safety, and government accountability. #WashingtonState #Homelessness #Politics #PublicSafety #Addiction #HousingFirst #BreakingNews #Fentanyl #TaxpayerMoney #USNews 2026-05-16T15:01:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 670 Spokane homelessnessHousing FirstTreatment FirstAddiction treatmentHomelessness policyFederal fundingPublic safetyTaxpayer moneySubstance abuseRehabilitation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1898232/are-high-taxes-push-more-businesses-out-of-washing-4xdGw3GqzY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1898232_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1898232_original_360.mp4 Are High Taxes Push More Businesses Out of Washington? Starbucks founder Howard Schultz is raising new concerns about Seattle and Washington’s economic direction, criticizing what he described as an increasingly anti-business political climate driven by rising taxes, regulation, crime, and disorder. In a Wall Street Journal op-ed released this week, Schultz argued Seattle leadership has increasingly treated businesses as adversaries rather than partners in economic growth. His comments come amid growing concerns about a potential business and wealthy resident exodus from Washington state. The remarks follow Schultz’s recent move to Florida and continued debate over Washington’s newly enacted income tax and broader tax policy direction. 💰 TOP STORY: SCHULTZ BLASTS WASHINGTON’S BUSINESS CLIMATE In his op-ed, Schultz argued Washington’s success was built because: Risk-taking was rewarded Entrepreneurs could grow businesses Civic leaders supported private enterprise He warned that ecosystem is now “fractured,” citing concerns including: Chronic homelessness Crime and vandalism Budget deficits Declining school outcomes Slowing technology hiring Expanding taxes and regulations Schultz also criticized what he described as growing hostility toward businesses and entrepreneurs in Seattle and Olympia. ⚖️ INCOME TAX AND BUSINESS EXODUS CONCERNS The comments come as opposition to Washington’s income tax continues intensifying statewide. Critics argue: High earners and employers are increasingly mobile Businesses may relocate to lower-tax states Washington risks losing investment and jobs Schultz’s remarks follow similar warnings from other business leaders and entrepreneurs who say: Taxes and regulations are becoming unsustainable Public safety concerns remain unresolved Seattle’s political climate has shifted dramatically in recent years 🏙️ SEATTLE COUNCILMEMBER WARNS CITY MUST BE ‘PRAGMATIC’ Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle also raised concerns during a recent interview, warning city leaders not to dismiss relocation threats from businesses and wealthy residents. Kettle argued: Seattle competes directly with nearby cities like Bellevue Tax policy decisions create economic reactions Businesses remain essential to long-term city revenue He said policymakers must think strategically and avoid policies that could: ➡️ Push employers elsewhere ➡️ Reduce economic competitiveness ➡️ Hurt long-term tax revenue Kettle also emphasized that small businesses depend heavily on larger employers including: Amazon Google Meta Expedia Tableau 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Jobs Economic growth Tax revenue Public safety policy Washington’s long-term competitiveness The debate over taxes, regulation, homelessness, and public safety is increasingly shaping Washington’s broader economic and political future. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued debate over Washington’s income tax Additional business leaders expected to weigh in Ongoing concerns over Seattle’s economic competitiveness Growing focus on tax and regulatory policy ahead of the 2026 elections 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, taxes, business climate issues, public safety, and economic policy. #WashingtonState #Seattle #Business #HowardSchultz #Taxes #Economy #Politics #BreakingNews #PublicSafety #USNews 2026-05-16T16:00:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 450 Washington stateSeattleHoward Schultztaxesbusiness climateeconomyincome taxentrepreneursregulationcrime https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1898249/jd-vance-says-trump-economy-is-digging-out-from-bi-e_2UJcjG1o https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1898249_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1898249_original_360.mp4 JD Vance Says Trump Economy Is ‘Digging Out’ From Biden Era Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration is continuing efforts to strengthen the U.S. economy, arguing Americans are beginning to see wage growth and economic improvement after inheriting what he described as a difficult economic situation from the Biden administration. During remarks addressing inflation, wages, and economic recovery, Vance said the administration believes progress is being made but acknowledged more work remains before many Americans fully feel the benefits economically. The comments come amid continued national debate surrounding: Inflation Wage growth Cost of living Consumer prices Economic recovery 💰 TOP STORY: VANCE DEFENDS ECONOMIC STRATEGY Vance argued: Average household wages have increased since President Trump returned to office The administration inherited significant economic challenges The White House remains focused on long-term prosperity and growth He said the administration’s goal is not only to recover economically, but to: ➡️ Build a stronger long-term economy ➡️ Increase prosperity for working Americans ➡️ Improve financial stability for families 📊 INFLATION AND COST-OF-LIVING DEBATE Economic concerns remain central nationwide as Americans continue facing: Elevated housing costs Higher grocery prices Rising insurance costs Broader affordability concerns Republicans argue: Inflation surged under the Biden administration Government spending contributed to rising prices Economic recovery will take time Democrats argue: Inflation pressures have eased significantly from peak levels Wage growth and job numbers remain strong Broader global economic factors also drove inflation 🏛️ WHITE HOUSE FOCUS According to Vance, administration priorities include: Economic growth Manufacturing investment Job creation Wage increases Reducing long-term inflationary pressure The administration has repeatedly emphasized rebuilding: Domestic industry Supply chains Energy production Workforce opportunities 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Household budgets Paychecks Consumer confidence Inflation expectations National economic policy Economic performance is expected to remain one of the defining political issues heading into the next election cycle. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued monitoring of inflation and wage data Additional White House economic policy announcements expected Ongoing political debate over cost-of-living concerns Future Federal Reserve decisions likely to remain closely watched 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of national politics, inflation, economic policy, and cost-of-living issues. #JDVance #Trump #Economy #Inflation #Politics #BreakingNews #Wages #CostOfLiving #USNews #EconomicPolicy 2026-05-16T16:30:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 JD VanceTrump economyBiden eraWage growthInflationEconomic recoveryUS politicsCost of livingManufacturingProsperity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1898281/entrepreneurs-say-washington-income-tax-targets-sm-HYLBS4343O https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1898281_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1898281_original_360.mp4 Entrepreneurs Say Washington Income Tax Targets Small Businesses Critics of Washington’s newly enacted income tax say the law disproportionately impacts entrepreneurs, startup founders, and family-owned businesses while leaving many large corporations untouched. During remarks supporting the income tax repeal initiative launched by Let’s Go Washington, Venice AI founder Jesse Proudman argued the structure of the tax unfairly targets a narrow group of business owners and investors. Proudman said the policy could have major implications for: Entrepreneurs LLC owners S-corporations Pass-through business income Family-owned businesses 💰 TOP STORY: SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT CONCERNS Critics argue the tax structure: Applies heavily to pass-through income Could impact entrepreneurs after selling businesses Places additional burdens on startup founders and family businesses Pass-through income structures commonly used by: LLCs S-corporations Small businesses Closely held companies Supporters of the repeal effort argue many small business owners could ultimately face higher tax exposure under the system. 🏭 ENTREPRENEURS SAY POLICY TARGETS RISK-TAKERS Proudman argued entrepreneurs often: Spend years earning below-market wages Take substantial financial risks Build businesses with uncertain odds of success Critics of the tax say: The policy disproportionately impacts individuals who build and eventually sell companies Washington’s layered tax system already creates significant business burdens The state risks discouraging entrepreneurship and innovation Supporters of the tax argue it applies only to very high-income earners and is intended to address broader tax fairness concerns. ⚖️ CONSTITUTIONAL DEBATE CONTINUES Opponents continue arguing: The tax conflicts with longstanding Washington constitutional precedent Washington courts have historically treated income as property Property taxes must be applied uniformly Supporters argue: The tax was carefully structured to withstand legal scrutiny Washington’s tax system requires modernization Additional revenue is necessary for public priorities The legal challenge surrounding the tax is expected to eventually reach the Washington Supreme Court. 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Small businesses Startup founders Family-owned companies Economic growth Investment and entrepreneurship The debate over taxes and business climate continues becoming one of the defining political and economic issues in Washington state. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Signature gathering continues for the repeal initiative Additional business leaders expected to weigh in Ongoing court challenges remain active Debate over pass-through income taxation likely to intensify 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, taxes, entrepreneurship, and economic policy. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Business #Economy #Taxes #Politics #Startups #USNews 2026-05-16T18:00:43.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Washington taxSmall businessEntrepreneursIncome taxFamily businessStartup foundersPass-through incomeTax lawLLCS-corporation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1898473/minnesota-fraud-report-exposes-billions-lost-doj-l-zAtMKmrlGC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1898473_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1898473_original_360.mp4 Minnesota Fraud Report Exposes Billions Lost | DOJ Launches New Crackdown A new fraud report out of Minnesota is drawing attention as lawmakers debate government oversight and taxpayer accountability. At the same time, the U.S. Department of Justice announced a new healthcare fraud strike force targeting massive fraud schemes in California, Arizona, and Nevada. Officials say billions in taxpayer dollars were lost through fraudulent Medicaid and healthcare operations, including a major Arizona sober living home scheme that allegedly stole billions from public programs. This segment covers: • Minnesota lawmakers’ fraud report • The DOJ’s new healthcare fraud task force • Billions lost in alleged Medicaid fraud • Growing concerns over government oversight and taxpayer waste The Center Square Daily delivers non-partisan coverage focused on taxpayers, state government, and public accountability. 📍 More stories at The Center Square #Fraud #TaxpayerMoney #HealthcareFraud #Minnesota #DOJ #MedicaidFraud #GovernmentWaste #Politics #BreakingNews #TaxpayerNews 2026-05-16T14:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 560 fraudtaxpayer moneyhealthcare fraudDOJMedicaid fraudgovernment oversighttaxpayer accountabilityMinnesotasober living homespublic programs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1898649/washington-redistricting-fight-could-throw-2026-el-doZYXUKrUU https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1898649_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1898649_original_360.mp4 Washington Redistricting Fight Could Throw 2026 Elections Into Chaos Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is warning that potential last-minute changes to the state’s legislative district maps could create major disruption ahead of the 2026 elections. The warning comes as a federal court continues reviewing challenges tied to Washington’s current legislative district boundaries following recent legal developments connected to redistricting and voting rights cases. Hobbs argues election officials and legislative candidates have already relied on the current maps and changing them now could create widespread confusion heading into the primary election season. ⚖️ TOP STORY: ELECTION OFFICIALS WARN OF ‘CHAOS’ Secretary of State Steve Hobbs urged the court not to alter the legislative district maps currently being used for the 2026 election cycle. According to Hobbs: Election officials are already operating under the current maps Hundreds of legislative candidates have relied on existing district boundaries Altering the maps now could disrupt the election process statewide The state argues: ➡️ Stability and consistency are critical as the primary election approaches. 🗳️ REDISTRICTING FIGHT CONTINUES The dispute follows broader legal battles involving: Legislative district boundaries Voting rights concerns Court-ordered map revisions Redistricting authority The outcome could affect: Candidate eligibility Legislative races Voter representation Election administration statewide The legal fight has become increasingly significant as Washington prepares for the 2026 election cycle. 🏛️ NIKKI TORRES AMONG LAWMAKERS IMPACTED Republican State Senator Nikki Torres has become one of the most visible lawmakers impacted by the dispute. According to the discussion: Torres was effectively drawn outside portions of her district under revised boundaries She has been in the process of relocating to remain eligible to serve in the Tri-Cities area The case highlights how redistricting battles can directly impact: Incumbent lawmakers Campaign strategies Candidate residency requirements 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Legislative elections Candidate filings Voter districts Election logistics Political representation Redistricting cases can reshape political power and influence election outcomes for years. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Federal court decisions expected in coming weeks Election officials continue preparing for possible changes Additional legal challenges and appeals remain possible Candidates await clarity before the primary election season intensifies 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, election law, redistricting battles, and government accountability. #WashingtonState #Politics #Elections #Redistricting #BreakingNews #Voting #Government #Election2026 #USNews #PublicPolicy 2026-05-16T19:30:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 WashingtonRedistrictingElectionsChaosVoting rightsElection lawNikki TorresSteve HobbsCourtCandidates https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1898677/exclusive-records-reveal-behind-the-scenes-wa-inco-2AJ_pHmRNz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1898677_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1898677_original_360.mp4 Exclusive Records Reveal Behind-the-Scenes WA Income Tax Strategy Newly obtained public records are offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at Washington’s ongoing legal and political battle over the state’s controversial millionaire’s income tax and the rejected referendum effort tied to the law. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, investigative reporter TJ Martinell discusses records obtained from the Washington Secretary of State’s Office involving internal communications and draft legal documents connected to Let’s Go Washington’s referendum effort. The documents provide additional insight into: The Attorney General’s Office response strategy Referendum-related legal discussions Washington’s broader income tax fight Ongoing constitutional questions surrounding the tax ⚖️ TOP STORY: DRAFT DOCUMENTS REVEALED According to TJ Martinell: Most records obtained through the public records request were heavily redacted One draft document stood out involving the Attorney General’s Office The document reportedly contained a draft response regarding Let’s Go Washington’s referendum effort The records were sent between: ➡️ The Attorney General’s Office ➡️ The Washington Secretary of State’s Office The materials are tied directly to the legal dispute surrounding the rejected referendum on Washington’s new millionaire’s tax. 💰 MILLIONAIRES TAX REMAINS UNDER LEGAL SCRUTINY Washington’s income tax law imposes: ➡️ A 9.9% tax on income above $1 million Opponents argue: The tax violates Washington’s constitution State Supreme Court precedent has long treated income as property Voters have repeatedly rejected income taxes historically Supporters argue: The tax applies only to ultra-high earners Washington’s tax system remains overly regressive Additional revenue is needed for state priorities The legal battle surrounding the tax continues moving through the court system. 🗳️ REFERENDUM FIGHT CONTINUES The Washington Supreme Court recently blocked the referendum effort tied to the tax after lawmakers attached an emergency clause to the legislation. Critics argue: The emergency clause improperly prevented voters from weighing in The referendum process was unfairly blocked Public transparency remains critical in the case Supporters of the law argue: The emergency clause was legally justified The tax is necessary for long-term state funding needs 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Taxes Constitutional law Ballot initiatives Government transparency Washington’s long-term fiscal policy The broader fight over Washington’s income tax is expected to remain one of the most consequential political and legal battles in the state. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Additional public records releases possible Ongoing legal challenges expected Income tax repeal initiative campaign continues Washington Supreme Court likely to remain central to the dispute 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, taxes, public records investigations, and government accountability. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Politics #BreakingNews #PublicRecords #Taxes #Government #PublicPolicy #USNews #Economy 2026-05-16T21:00:58.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Washington taxIncome taxMillionaires taxPublic recordsLegal battleAttorney GeneralReferendumState Supreme CourtGovernment transparencyTax policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1899296/exclusive-emails-fuel-washington-income-tax-firest-uAe7y5ji9H https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1899296_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1899296_original_360.mp4 EXCLUSIVE: Emails Fuel Washington Income Tax Firestorm + Capital Flight Concerns Grow In WA Washington’s escalating battle over income taxes, business climate concerns, and government transparency is intensifying as new public records, political fights, and economic warnings continue emerging across the state. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, investigative reporter TJ Martinell breaks down newly released records involving Washington’s income tax legal strategy, while Venice AI founder Jesse Proudman warns more entrepreneurs and wealthy residents are actively considering leaving Washington state. The episode also covers: Let’s Go Washington’s income tax repeal initiative New questions involving daycare grant transparency Former Gov. Chris Gregoire criticizing Washington’s spending growth Concerns over Washington’s anti-business climate ⚖️ TOP STORY: NEW EMAILS REVEAL INSIDE TAX STRATEGY DISCUSSIONS TJ Martinell obtained additional records involving: The Washington Attorney General’s Office Solicitor General Noah Purcell Internal discussions tied to the millionaire’s tax referendum fight One draft response discussed the Washington Supreme Court as “as favorable a venue as we’re likely to get” regarding the legal battle over the income tax. The records also fueled new debate over: Whether voters would reject the tax if given the opportunity The role of emergency clauses in preventing referendums The broader effort to overturn longstanding precedent treating income as property under Washington law 💰 LET’S GO WASHINGTON LAUNCHES REPEAL INITIATIVE Let’s Go Washington officially launched Initiative 645 this week seeking to: Repeal Washington’s new income tax Ban future income taxes Define income directly in state tax code Founder Brian Heywood said the initiative is designed to prevent lawmakers from restructuring or redefining income taxes in future legislative sessions. Supporters say signature gatherers will soon be appearing statewide outside: Grocery stores Retail centers Churches Community events The campaign hopes to collect more than 400,000 signatures before the July deadline. 🚨 DAYCARE TRANSPARENCY QUESTIONS CONTINUE The Washington Department of Commerce also released a newly expanded list of daycare providers receiving nearly $58.7 million in childcare grants after criticism over previously unnamed recipients. Republican Sen. Leonard Christian criticized the lack of transparency, arguing: Taxpayer-funded businesses should be publicly identified Lawmakers have struggled to access provider information State agencies initially cited laws unrelated to childcare oversight Commerce later acknowledged it received updated legal guidance from the Attorney General’s Office and released the full provider list. 🏭 ENTREPRENEURS WARN OF EXODUS Venice AI founder Jesse Proudman said Washington’s tax and regulatory climate has become increasingly hostile toward entrepreneurs. Proudman argued: Entrepreneurs are increasingly being “villainized” Washington already has one of the nation’s worst business tax climates The new income tax became “the straw that broke the camel’s back” He also claimed many business owners and wealthy residents are actively discussing relocation to states including: Idaho Arizona Florida Proudman warned the targeted population is “incredibly mobile” and increasingly unwilling to remain in Washington under the current political and tax environment. 📊 FORMER GOV. GREGOIRE WARNS OF SPENDING GROWTH Former Democratic Governor Chris Gregoire also criticized Washington’s expanding state budget during remarks at the Association of Washington Business summit. Gregoire said: Washington’s budget has grown from roughly $33 billion to $80 billion The state may have a spending problem rather than a revenue problem Businesses need greater predictability and stability She also warned lawmakers are increasingly layering: New taxes Additional regulations Expanding mandates on employers 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS These debates impact: Taxes Jobs Business investment Government transparency Constitutional law Washington’s long-term economic direction The fight over taxes, spending, and economic competitiveness is expected to remain central heading into the 2026 election cycle. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Signature gathering for Initiative 645 continues statewide Additional public records releases expected Ongoing legal challenges over the income tax Continued debate over Washington’s business climate and spending priorities 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, taxes, business climate issues, public records investigations, and government accountability. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Politics #Business #Economy #Taxes #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #Government #USNews 2026-05-17T17:00:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1936 income taxWashington statetaxationrepeal initiativebusiness climategovernment transparencyAttorney GeneralSupreme Courtcapital flightentrepreneurshippublic recordsdaycare fundingpolitical strategylegal precedentgovernment spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1899331/seattle-council-member-defends-major-employers-ami-tgYoDCxOKT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1899331_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1899331_original_360.mp4 Seattle Council Member Defends Major Employers Amid Business Exodus Concerns A growing debate over Seattle’s business climate and economic future is intensifying as city leaders weigh concerns surrounding taxes, regulation, and the relationship between major employers and local government. Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle says the city must remain pragmatic and strategic when it comes to economic policy, warning against treating businesses as adversaries amid increasing concerns about employer relocation and long-term competitiveness. The comments come as major business leaders, including Starbucks founder Howard Schultz, continue criticizing what they describe as an increasingly hostile environment toward employers and entrepreneurs in Seattle and Washington state. 💰 TOP STORY: SEATTLE LEADER DEFENDS BUSINESS COMMUNITY Councilmember Bob Kettle emphasized the importance of maintaining strong relationships with major employers including: Starbucks Amazon Google Meta Expedia Tableau Kettle argued: Businesses are essential to Seattle’s long-term financial stability Employers generate the tax revenue used to fund city services Small businesses rely heavily on larger companies within the broader economic ecosystem He said policymakers must balance: ➡️ Compassion for vulnerable populations ➡️ Neighborhood concerns ➡️ Economic competitiveness ➡️ Long-term fiscal stability 🏙️ BUSINESS CLIMATE DEBATE GROWS The discussion follows mounting concerns involving: Washington’s new income tax Regulatory burdens Crime and homelessness Business relocation fears Declining confidence among employers Critics argue: Seattle’s political tone has become increasingly anti-business Employers are facing growing pressure from taxes and regulation The city risks losing jobs and investment Supporters of current policies argue: Additional revenue is needed to address public services and affordability Businesses should contribute more toward solving major social challenges Economic growth must be balanced with equity concerns 📊 LONG-TERM ECONOMIC CONCERNS Kettle warned policymakers must think strategically about: Tax policy Economic competitiveness Employer retention Revenue stability He emphasized Seattle does not “live on an island” and competes directly with nearby cities and states for: Jobs Investment Corporate headquarters Economic growth The broader debate reflects increasing tension over how Seattle should balance: Economic development Public safety Social services Business retention 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Jobs Tax revenue Economic growth Public services Seattle’s long-term competitiveness The future relationship between government and business is becoming one of the defining issues in Washington politics and economic policy. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued debate over taxes and business policy expected Additional business leaders likely to weigh in Ongoing discussions over Seattle’s economic strategy Growing focus on employer retention and competitiveness 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Seattle politics, business climate issues, taxes, economic policy, and public safety debates. #Seattle #WashingtonState #Business #Economy #Politics #Amazon #Starbucks #Taxes #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-17T18:18:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 SeattleBob KettleBusiness ClimateEmployer RetentionEconomic PolicyStarbucksAmazonTaxesRegulationCompetitiveness https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1899353/critics-question-whether-housing-alone-solves-home-OLqJScvfaR https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1899353_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1899353_original_360.mp4 Critics Question Whether Housing Alone Solves Homelessness A growing debate over homelessness policy is intensifying as critics of “Housing First” strategies question whether taxpayer-funded housing alone is enough to address chronic homelessness and addiction. The discussion comes amid increasing concerns surrounding: Fentanyl addiction Mental health crises Public safety Long-term homelessness outcomes Government spending on housing programs Supporters of treatment-focused approaches argue permanent housing without mandatory addiction recovery services often fails to address the underlying causes of chronic homelessness. 🚨 TOP STORY: HOUSING FIRST UNDER SCRUTINY Critics of Housing First policies argue: Housing alone does not necessarily address addiction Many individuals continue struggling with substance abuse after placement Publicly subsidized housing may not solve long-term behavioral health challenges The debate increasingly centers around: ➡️ Addiction treatment ➡️ Mental health services ➡️ Recovery accountability ➡️ Long-term public safety outcomes Supporters of Treatment First approaches argue recovery and rehabilitation should play a larger role in homelessness policy. ⚖️ THE NATIONAL HOMELESSNESS POLICY DEBATE Housing First policies generally prioritize: Immediate access to housing Minimal sobriety requirements Voluntary participation in treatment programs Supporters argue: Stable housing creates a foundation for recovery Individuals are more likely to seek help once housed Reducing homelessness improves health and safety outcomes Critics argue: Housing without treatment can leave addiction unresolved Taxpayer costs continue rising without measurable improvement Fentanyl addiction requires more intensive intervention 💰 PUBLIC SAFETY AND COST CONCERNS The broader debate also involves: Emergency medical responses Overdose deaths Law enforcement costs Long-term public spending Community impacts Cities across the country continue struggling with how to balance: Compassionate services Public accountability Recovery-focused treatment Long-term housing stability 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Homelessness policy Addiction treatment systems Public safety Taxpayer spending Community health outcomes The discussion reflects a broader national shift toward reevaluating homelessness strategies amid the ongoing fentanyl crisis. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued debate over Housing First policies Potential policy changes at state and local levels Increased focus on addiction treatment and recovery services Ongoing federal and local funding discussions 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of homelessness policy, addiction recovery debates, public safety, and government accountability. #Homelessness #HousingFirst #Fentanyl #Addiction #Politics #PublicSafety #BreakingNews #MentalHealth #Government #USNews 2026-05-17T19:30:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 HomelessnessHousing FirstAddictionFentanylMental HealthPolicy DebatePublic SafetyGovernment Spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1899366/former-gov-gregoire-says-washington-has-a-spending-lknXiJx3Dn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1899366_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1899366_original_360.mp4 Former Gov. Gregoire Says Washington Has a ‘Spending Problem’ Former Washington Governor Chris Gregoire is raising concerns about the rapid growth of state spending, warning that Washington may have a spending problem rather than a revenue problem as lawmakers continue debating taxes, regulations, and long-term budget sustainability. Speaking before members of the business community, Gregoire pointed to the dramatic expansion of Washington’s state budget over recent years and questioned whether the state’s current fiscal trajectory is sustainable. Her comments come amid growing statewide debate involving: Washington’s income tax Budget deficits Business regulations Economic competitiveness Government spending priorities 💰 TOP STORY: GREGOIRE QUESTIONS STATE SPENDING GROWTH Gregoire noted: Washington’s operating budget stood around $33 billion when she left office The current state budget has grown to roughly $80 billion Lawmakers still continue facing projected deficits and budget shortfalls She argued: ➡️ The state may not have a revenue problem ➡️ Spending growth itself may be driving fiscal instability The remarks drew significant attention because Gregoire is a former Democratic governor speaking critically about state spending trends. ⚖️ BUSINESS COMMUNITY CONCERNS Gregoire also warned about the impact of: Additional taxes Expanding regulations Increasing mandates on employers She argued businesses need: Predictability Stability Long-term policy certainty According to Gregoire: Constant policy changes create uncertainty Layering new taxes and regulations can discourage investment Economic competitiveness depends on stable governance The comments come as Washington businesses increasingly raise concerns about: Tax burdens Regulatory costs Economic uncertainty Relocation discussions 📊 WASHINGTON’S BROADER TAX DEBATE The remarks arrive amid major political battles involving: Washington’s new income tax Business climate concerns State spending priorities Taxpayer affordability Critics argue: Spending growth is outpacing sustainable revenue Lawmakers continue seeking new taxes despite record budgets Businesses and residents are becoming increasingly concerned Supporters of additional revenue measures argue: Washington faces growing demands for public services Investments are needed in education, housing, healthcare, and infrastructure Long-term funding challenges require new revenue streams 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Taxes State budgeting Business investment Economic growth Washington’s fiscal future The debate over spending, taxes, and regulation is expected to remain central heading into the 2026 election cycle. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued debate over Washington’s budget priorities Ongoing business concerns about taxes and regulation Additional discussions surrounding economic competitiveness Possible future tax proposals and spending reforms 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, taxes, government spending, and economic policy. #WashingtonState #Politics #Taxes #Economy #GovernmentSpending #Business #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #USNews #Budget 2026-05-17T20:30:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Chris GregoireWashington stateState spendingBudgetTaxesRegulationsEconomic competitivenessFiscal policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1899379/redistricting-fight-could-reshape-washington-legis-n-RzglMTN0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1899379_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1899379_original_360.mp4 Redistricting Fight Could Reshape Washington Legislative Races Washington’s ongoing redistricting battle is creating growing uncertainty ahead of the 2026 election cycle, with Republican State Senator Nikki Torres now potentially impacted by a court decision that could reshape legislative district boundaries once again. Torres had previously been drawn outside portions of her district under revised legislative maps and had reportedly begun the process of relocating to continue serving the region. Now, following recent legal developments, the situation is once again in flux as courts continue reviewing Washington’s legislative district maps and representation disputes. ⚖️ TOP STORY: NIKKI TORRES CAUGHT IN REDISTRICTING UNCERTAINTY According to the discussion: Torres had effectively been redistricted out of her prior legislative boundaries She was preparing to run in the 8th Legislative District Relocation plans were reportedly underway However: ➡️ Recent court decisions may place her back within her original district boundaries ➡️ Her residency situation and campaign plans could now change again The uncertainty highlights how major redistricting cases can directly impact: Candidates Incumbent lawmakers Voters Election planning 🗳️ DEBATE OVER REPRESENTATION The broader dispute also involves arguments over: Minority representation Voting rights Community boundaries Political affiliation According to the discussion, some Democratic-aligned advocates argued Torres — despite being Hispanic — was not viewed as fully representative of Hispanic constituents because of her Republican political affiliation. That argument has fueled additional controversy surrounding: How representation is defined The role of race in redistricting Political identity versus demographic identity 📊 REDISTRICTING FIGHT CONTINUES Washington’s legislative map dispute remains tied to broader legal battles involving: Voting Rights Act concerns Legislative district boundaries Court-ordered redistricting changes Representation challenges Election officials and candidates continue warning that ongoing uncertainty could create complications heading into: Candidate filing periods Campaign planning The 2026 primary election season 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Legislative elections Minority representation Candidate eligibility Political power Washington’s electoral landscape Redistricting battles can shape state politics for years and influence control of legislative seats statewide. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Additional court rulings expected Candidates continue monitoring possible map changes Election officials preparing for multiple scenarios Further legal and political challenges likely ahead 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, elections, redistricting battles, and government accountability. #WashingtonState #Politics #Redistricting #Elections #BreakingNews #VotingRights #Government #Election2026 #USNews #PublicPolicy 2026-05-17T21:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 RedistrictingWashington StateNikki TorresElectionsLegislative RacesCourt DecisionVoting RightsRepresentation2026 ElectionCampaign Planning https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1899404/farm-family-says-water-rights-fight-impacts-farmer-zv4-bt3-fG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1899404_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1899404_original_360.mp4 Farm Family Says Water Rights Fight Impacts Farmers Nationwide A Washington family farm involved in a years-long legal battle over water rights says the case now represents far more than one family’s dispute with state regulators. Speaking publicly about the ongoing conflict, members of the Fode family said they hope increased public awareness and media attention will help bring broader scrutiny to how water rights enforcement impacts family farms across the country. The comments come as the family continues fighting the Washington State Department of Ecology over groundwater access tied to the Odessa aquifer near Moses Lake. 🚜 TOP STORY: FARM FAMILY SEEKS PUBLIC SUPPORT The family said they decided to speak publicly because: Public awareness can create accountability Media attention can increase pressure for transparency Other farming families may face similar challenges in the future They argued: ➡️ Their case extends beyond a single farm ➡️ Water rights disputes increasingly affect family agriculture nationwide ➡️ Public support can influence broader policy conversations The family also emphasized the emotional and financial toll the dispute has placed on multiple generations. ⚖️ WATER RIGHTS FIGHT CONTINUES The broader legal battle involves: Groundwater access Aquifer management Agricultural regulation State enforcement actions The Washington Department of Ecology maintains the farm violated groundwater restrictions tied to the declining Odessa aquifer system. The family argues: The state failed to provide sufficient technical assistance Enforcement actions became overly punitive Family farms are increasingly vulnerable to complex regulatory systems The dispute has now stretched nearly a decade. 🌾 WHY FARMERS SAY THE CASE MATTERS NATIONALLY Supporters of the family argue: Family farms across America face growing regulatory pressures Rising costs and legal challenges threaten rural communities Water access remains one of agriculture’s most critical long-term issues The family says they hope public attention encourages broader discussion involving: Agricultural sustainability Rural economic survival Government accountability Water rights protections 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Family farms Agriculture Water rights Rural economies Food production Water policy disputes increasingly affect farming operations throughout the western United States where drought and groundwater concerns continue intensifying. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Washington Supreme Court expected to decide whether to hear the case Additional public attention likely as litigation continues Ongoing debate over agricultural water policy expected statewide Broader implications possible for future farming disputes 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington agriculture, water rights, rural communities, and government accountability. #WashingtonState #Agriculture #WaterRights #Farming #FamilyFarm #Politics #BreakingNews #RuralAmerica #Government #USNews 2026-05-17T22:30:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Water rightsFarmingFamily farmWashingtonAgricultureRural economyRegulationLegal battleGroundwaterAquifer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1899426/tech-founder-says-washington-began-turning-against-PGn3-R_iuB https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1899426_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1899426_original_360.mp4 Tech Founder Says Washington Began Turning Against Entrepreneurs During COVID Washington’s technology sector and entrepreneurial culture are becoming increasingly central to the state’s growing debate over taxes, regulation, and economic policy. During remarks supporting Washington’s income tax repeal initiative, Venice AI founder Jesse Proudman argued the political and cultural climate toward entrepreneurs shifted significantly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Proudman said the state’s business and technology communities — long viewed as major drivers of Washington’s economic growth — have increasingly become political and regulatory targets. 💰 TOP STORY: ENTREPRENEURS SAY BUSINESS CLIMATE SHIFTED DURING COVID According to Proudman: The cultural shift accelerated during the COVID era Entrepreneurs and tech leaders increasingly became targets of criticism Washington’s economic success historically depended heavily on innovation and risk-taking He argued the technology sector has long served as: ➡️ A major source of job creation ➡️ A driver of economic growth ➡️ A foundation of Seattle’s economy ➡️ A leader in innovation and investment The comments reflect growing frustration among some business leaders over Washington’s evolving political and regulatory climate. 🏙️ SEATTLE TECH INDUSTRY UNDER SCRUTINY Washington’s economy has historically been powered by industries including: Technology Aerospace Software development Cloud computing Artificial intelligence Companies such as: Microsoft Amazon Boeing Expedia Tableau have played major roles in shaping the state’s economic growth and national business profile. Critics of current policies argue: Entrepreneurs are increasingly portrayed negatively Tax and regulatory burdens continue expanding Business confidence has weakened ⚖️ BUSINESS AND TAX DEBATE CONTINUES The comments come amid broader disputes involving: Washington’s new income tax Capital gains taxes Business regulations Economic competitiveness Business relocation concerns Some business leaders argue: Washington risks discouraging future entrepreneurs Wealth creators are increasingly mobile Competing states are becoming more attractive for investment Supporters of the tax policies argue: Additional revenue is necessary for public priorities High-income earners should contribute more Economic growth should be balanced with affordability and equity concerns 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Technology jobs Startup investment Economic growth Tax revenue Washington’s long-term competitiveness The relationship between government and the tech industry is increasingly shaping the future of Washington’s economy. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued debate over Washington’s business climate Ongoing income tax repeal campaign Additional business leaders expected to weigh in Growing focus on entrepreneur and tech sector retention 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, entrepreneurship, technology, taxes, and economic policy. #WashingtonState #Tech #Business #Entrepreneurship #Seattle #Economy #Politics #Taxes #AI #USNews 2026-05-17T23:30:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Washington StateTech industryEntrepreneursCOVID-19TaxesRegulationEconomic policySeattleBusiness climateAI https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1899443/exclusive-records-give-rare-inside-look-at-washing-z9oJgtm7ey https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1899443_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1899443_original_360.mp4 Exclusive Records Give Rare Inside Look at Washington Income Tax Fight Newly obtained public records are providing what investigators describe as an unprecedented inside look at how Washington’s controversial income tax has been discussed behind the scenes by state officials and legal teams. Investigative reporter TJ Martinell says multiple public records requests remain active and additional documents could still emerge as the legal and political fight over Washington’s millionaire’s tax continues. The records are fueling growing debate surrounding: Government transparency Internal legal strategy Constitutional questions Referendum efforts Washington’s broader tax policy direction ⚖️ TOP STORY: NEW RECORDS OFFER INSIDE LOOK AT TAX DISCUSSIONS According to Martinell: Newly released records reveal internal discussions surrounding the income tax Some documents provide insight into legal and political strategy Additional records requests remain pending He argued the significance of the documents is not simply public suspicion or political opinion, but rather: ➡️ Information now backed by documented evidence ➡️ Internal communications that can be independently verified ➡️ Records no longer subject only to speculation or interpretation The comments come as public scrutiny surrounding Washington’s income tax continues intensifying statewide. 💰 WASHINGTON’S INCOME TAX BATTLE CONTINUES Washington’s millionaire’s tax remains one of the most controversial policy issues in the state. Opponents argue: The tax violates longstanding constitutional precedent Voters have repeatedly rejected income taxes The law could eventually expand beyond high earners Supporters argue: The tax applies only to ultra-wealthy residents Washington’s tax system remains regressive Additional revenue is needed for long-term public investments The issue is expected to remain central to: Court battles Ballot initiative campaigns Legislative debates 2026 elections 🗂️ PUBLIC RECORDS AND TRANSPARENCY QUESTIONS The investigation also highlights growing interest in: Government transparency Internal agency communications Public records access Legal decision-making processes Critics argue: Taxpayer-funded policy decisions should remain fully transparent Public records requests are essential accountability tools Internal discussions surrounding major legislation deserve scrutiny The release of additional records could further shape public understanding of: How the tax was structured Why certain legal strategies were pursued The role of state agencies in the broader dispute 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Taxes Constitutional law Government transparency Public accountability Washington’s fiscal future The fight over Washington’s income tax is increasingly becoming both a legal battle and a public records transparency story. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Additional public records requests remain pending More internal documents could be released Ongoing legal challenges continue Income tax repeal campaign remains active statewide 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, taxes, investigative reporting, and government accountability. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Politics #PublicRecords #BreakingNews #Government #Taxes #Transparency #USNews #Investigations 2026-05-18T00:30:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Washington taxIncome taxPublic recordsGovernment transparencyTax policyLegal strategyMillionaires taxConstitutional questionsInvestigative reportingWashington state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1899489/washington-homelessness-debate-focuses-on-addictio-6JzykvjcmN https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1899489_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1899489_original_360.mp4 Washington Homelessness Debate Focuses on Addiction and Accountability Washington’s homelessness and addiction policy debate is intensifying as critics question whether “Housing First” strategies adequately address chronic substance abuse, overdoses, and long-term recovery outcomes. Critics argue taxpayer-funded housing programs often provide shelter without requiring participation in addiction treatment, creating concerns about long-term effectiveness and rising public costs tied to emergency response services. The debate comes amid ongoing concerns surrounding: Fentanyl addiction Overdose deaths Public safety Emergency medical costs Long-term homelessness policy 🚨 TOP STORY: HOUSING FIRST UNDER GROWING SCRUTINY Housing First policies generally prioritize: Immediate housing placement Few or no sobriety requirements Voluntary treatment participation Supporters argue: Stable housing creates a safer environment for recovery Treatment participation improves once individuals are housed Housing reduces long-term homelessness risks Critics argue: ➡️ Housing alone does not solve severe addiction ➡️ Many individuals repeatedly refuse treatment ➡️ Public systems become trapped in costly cycles of emergency intervention ⚖️ THE ‘REVOLVING DOOR’ DEBATE Critics say the current system can become a “revolving door” involving: Subsidized housing placements Repeat overdoses Ambulance calls Emergency room visits Law enforcement interactions Some policymakers and advocates are increasingly pushing for: Stronger treatment requirements More recovery-focused housing models Expanded addiction intervention programs Greater accountability tied to public funding The issue has become central to broader debates over homelessness policy nationwide. 💰 TAXPAYER COSTS AND PUBLIC SAFETY The discussion also involves growing concern over: Emergency response costs Healthcare system strain Public spending sustainability Community impacts from addiction-driven homelessness Critics argue taxpayers continue funding: Housing programs Emergency medical responses Long-term social service systems while seeing limited measurable improvement in some communities. Supporters of Housing First maintain: Housing remains essential to stabilizing vulnerable individuals Recovery outcomes are often worse without stable shelter Addiction treatment success rates vary significantly 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Homelessness policy Addiction recovery systems Public safety Taxpayer spending Healthcare resources The broader debate reflects increasing pressure on local and state governments to balance compassion, accountability, and long-term recovery strategies. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued debate over Housing First policies Growing push for Treatment First approaches Additional policy proposals likely at state and local levels Ongoing discussions over homelessness funding and outcomes 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of homelessness policy, addiction recovery debates, public safety, and government accountability. #Homelessness #HousingFirst #Fentanyl #Addiction #Politics #PublicSafety #BreakingNews #MentalHealth #Government #USNews 2026-05-18T01:30:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 HomelessnessHousing FirstAddictionFentanylPublic SafetyTaxpayer CostsWashington https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1899648/jd-vance-calls-hawaii-medicaid-oversight-a-disgrac-h1r59pDC8D https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1899648_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1899648_original_360.mp4 JD Vance Calls Hawaii Medicaid Oversight a ‘Disgrace’ Vice President JD Vance is sharply criticizing Hawaii’s Medicaid fraud enforcement efforts, arguing state officials have failed to adequately investigate and prosecute fraud within the public healthcare system. During remarks focused on government oversight and public spending, Vance claimed Hawaii had recorded no Medicaid fraud indictments or convictions in recent years, raising concerns about accountability and enforcement priorities. The comments come amid broader national debates involving: Medicaid oversight Government fraud prevention Taxpayer accountability Healthcare spending Public assistance program integrity ⚖️ TOP STORY: VANCE CRITICIZES HAWAII MEDICAID ENFORCEMENT Vance argued: Hawaii has not aggressively pursued Medicaid fraud cases State administrators have not treated fraud as a serious issue Weak enforcement creates opportunities for abuse within the system According to Vance: ➡️ Lack of prosecutions may encourage fraudulent activity ➡️ Taxpayer resources remain vulnerable without stronger oversight ➡️ States must play a more active role in protecting public healthcare funds The remarks were part of a broader push for increased fraud investigations nationwide. 💰 MEDICAID FRAUD UNDER NATIONAL SCRUTINY The debate over Medicaid fraud has become increasingly prominent as federal officials focus on: Improper payments Identity fraud Fraudulent billing schemes Abuse within public assistance programs Supporters of stronger enforcement argue: Fraud drains taxpayer-funded healthcare resources Oversight protects legitimate Medicaid recipients States must cooperate more closely with federal investigators Critics caution: Fraud estimates can sometimes be overstated Aggressive enforcement should not create barriers for eligible recipients Medicaid remains essential for millions of low-income Americans 🏛️ FEDERAL-STATE ACCOUNTABILITY DEBATE Vance’s comments also reflect growing tensions between: Federal oversight priorities State-level program administration Public spending accountability efforts The Trump administration has increasingly emphasized: Reducing waste and fraud Tightening eligibility oversight Expanding enforcement efforts involving federal benefit programs Healthcare fraud investigations remain a major focus for both federal and state agencies nationwide. 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Taxpayer spending Healthcare programs Medicaid recipients Government accountability Public trust in benefit systems Medicaid remains one of the nation’s largest public healthcare programs, making fraud prevention and oversight politically significant issues. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued federal focus on Medicaid fraud investigations Potential additional state audits and enforcement reviews Ongoing political debate over healthcare spending and oversight Possible future policy proposals involving fraud prevention reforms 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of national politics, healthcare policy, government accountability, and public spending oversight. #JDVance #Medicaid #Politics #Healthcare #GovernmentSpending #Fraud #BreakingNews #TaxpayerMoney #USNews #Accountability 2026-05-18T12:39:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 JD VanceMedicaid fraudHawaiiGovernment oversightHealthcare spendingTaxpayer moneyAccountabilityFraud preventionPublic assistanceUS politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1899703/trump-executive-order-sparks-new-homelessness-poli-KAHPCq0Eno https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1899703_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1899703_original_360.mp4 Trump Executive Order Sparks New Homelessness Policy Debate A growing national debate over homelessness policy is intensifying following a 2025 executive order from President Donald Trump criticizing “Housing First” strategies and encouraging greater focus on addiction treatment and recovery-based approaches. Housing First policies generally prioritize placing homeless individuals into taxpayer-subsidized housing without requiring preconditions such as: Sobriety Participation in addiction treatment Mental health compliance programs The debate has become increasingly significant as cities and states continue struggling with: Chronic homelessness Fentanyl addiction Mental health crises Public safety concerns Rising taxpayer costs 🚨 TOP STORY: TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDER TARGETS HOUSING FIRST According to the discussion: The effort to shift homelessness policy gained momentum after President Trump’s executive order in August 2025 The order criticized Housing First models The administration signaled support for more treatment-focused approaches Critics of Housing First argue: ➡️ Housing alone does not address addiction or mental illness ➡️ Public systems become trapped in costly emergency-response cycles ➡️ Long-term recovery requires stronger accountability and treatment participation Supporters of Housing First argue: Stable housing is often necessary before recovery can begin Immediate shelter reduces harm and improves safety Treatment participation is more effective once individuals are housed ⚖️ TREATMENT FIRST VS. HOUSING FIRST The broader debate increasingly centers around: Mandatory treatment requirements Sobriety expectations Public accountability Long-term recovery outcomes Treatment First advocates argue: Addiction recovery should be prioritized alongside housing Public resources should emphasize rehabilitation Current systems often fail to produce measurable improvement Housing First supporters argue: Removing housing barriers saves lives Recovery pathways vary significantly Strict requirements can discourage vulnerable individuals from seeking help 💰 TAXPAYER AND PUBLIC SAFETY CONCERNS The policy fight also involves growing concerns over: Overdose deaths Emergency medical responses Law enforcement costs Healthcare spending Community safety impacts Cities across the country continue debating how to balance: Compassionate care Recovery expectations Public spending accountability Long-term homelessness reduction 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Homelessness policy Addiction treatment systems Public safety Taxpayer spending Mental health services The Housing First debate is increasingly shaping local, state, and national policy discussions surrounding the future of homelessness response strategies. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued debate over homelessness policy nationwide Additional treatment-focused proposals likely Ongoing discussions surrounding federal housing funding State and local governments evaluating future policy changes 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of homelessness policy, addiction recovery debates, public safety, and government accountability. #Homelessness #HousingFirst #Politics #Fentanyl #Addiction #PublicSafety #BreakingNews #MentalHealth #Government #USNews 2026-05-18T14:30:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 HomelessnessHousing FirstTrumpExecutive OrderAddiction TreatmentMental HealthPublic SafetyGovernment Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1899715/emotional-estate-dispute-heads-toward-court-battle-qOWBmuHQ5q https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1899715_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1899715_original_360.mp4 Emotional Estate Dispute Heads Toward Court Battle A deeply emotional estate dispute is unfolding after siblings challenged the authenticity of their late father’s will, alleging the document was forged and did not reflect their father’s wishes during his final days. According to the family, they obtained a certified copy of the will from the courthouse months after their father’s death and immediately became concerned about: The wording of the document The absence of their names The authenticity of the signatures Their father’s medical condition at the time the will was allegedly signed The dispute has now escalated into a legal and forensic battle involving claims of forgery, competency concerns, and competing interpretations of the father’s final wishes. ⚖️ TOP STORY: FAMILY QUESTIONS VALIDITY OF WILL The siblings said: Their names were not specifically listed in the will The document referred only generally to “his children” The wording and tone did not resemble how their father normally communicated Family members also claim: Their father previously told them his belongings should be divided among his children They were unaware of any formal will prior to his death They do not believe he personally executed the document 🧾 FORENSIC EXPERT REVIEW According to the interview: The family hired a forensic handwriting expert Multiple known signatures from the father were collected and analyzed The expert reportedly concluded the signatures on the will did not match authentic examples The family says the expert determined: ➡️ The signatures were not genuine ➡️ The document may have involved multiple individuals participating in the alleged forgery The authenticity of the signatures is expected to remain central to the legal challenge. 🏥 QUESTIONS ABOUT HEALTH AND COMPETENCY The siblings also raised concerns about their father’s condition at the time the will was allegedly signed. According to family members: He was heavily medicated He was physically weak He allegedly struggled to hold objects or sign documents He appeared emotionally distressed during phone conversations They said he was receiving medications including morphine and other treatments while hospitalized. The legal dispute may ultimately focus on: Whether he had the physical ability to sign the document Whether he had the mental capacity to execute a valid will Whether the signatures were authentic 📊 EMOTIONAL AND FINANCIAL IMPACT The siblings described the ongoing dispute as emotionally overwhelming, saying: The legal battle has prevented them from properly grieving Financial uncertainty has caused significant stress Daily life and work performance have been affected One family member said the conflict has kept them in “fight mode” rather than allowing time to mourn their father’s death. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Probate and estate litigation expected to continue Additional forensic review could be requested Courts may ultimately determine validity of the will Further legal filings and testimony likely ahead 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of legal disputes, probate court battles, investigative reporting, and high-profile estate cases. #BreakingNews #Court #LegalNews #EstateDispute #WillContest #Forgery #Investigation #Probate #USNews #Justice 2026-05-18T14:46:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 236 Estate disputeWill contestForgeryLegal battleProbate courtFamily disputeHandwriting expertCompetencyInheritanceGeorgia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1899765/jd-vance-questions-new-yorks-medicaid-fraud-enforc-yMNys1u1TJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1899765_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1899765_original_360.mp4 JD Vance Questions New York’s Medicaid Fraud Enforcement Vice President JD Vance is raising new concerns about uneven Medicaid fraud enforcement across the country, questioning why some states pursue significantly more fraud investigations and indictments than others despite managing similarly massive public healthcare systems. During remarks focused on government oversight and public spending accountability, Vance compared Medicaid fraud enforcement numbers between New York and Indiana, arguing the disparity reflects differences in enforcement priorities rather than differences in fraud rates. The comments come amid broader national debate involving: Medicaid oversight Government fraud prevention Healthcare spending Taxpayer accountability Public assistance program integrity ⚖️ TOP STORY: VANCE QUESTIONS ENFORCEMENT DISPARITIES Vance pointed to: New York’s Medicaid program, estimated around $100 billion annually A relatively small number of fraud indictments in the state Indiana recording substantially more indictments despite a smaller population He argued: ➡️ The disparity likely reflects differences in enforcement efforts ➡️ Fraud exists across all states ➡️ Some states may not be aggressively investigating abuse within Medicaid systems The remarks were part of a broader push by the administration emphasizing: Waste reduction Fraud prevention Stronger oversight of public spending 💰 MEDICAID FRAUD UNDER NATIONAL SCRUTINY The administration has increasingly focused on: Improper payments Identity theft Fraudulent billing schemes Abuse within public healthcare and assistance programs Supporters of stronger enforcement argue: Fraud diverts taxpayer-funded healthcare resources Aggressive oversight protects legitimate recipients States should cooperate more closely with federal investigators Critics caution: Fraud estimates should be carefully verified Increased enforcement should not discourage eligible recipients from seeking care Medicaid remains essential for millions of Americans 🏛️ FEDERAL-STATE ACCOUNTABILITY DEBATE The comments also highlight growing debate over: State-level program administration Federal oversight authority Public spending accountability The Trump administration has emphasized: Expanding fraud investigations Tightening oversight systems Increasing accountability within benefit programs Healthcare fraud enforcement remains a major focus for both federal and state agencies nationwide. 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Taxpayer spending Healthcare systems Medicaid recipients Government accountability Public trust in benefit programs Medicaid remains one of the nation’s largest public spending programs, making oversight and fraud prevention politically significant issues. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued federal focus on Medicaid fraud investigations Potential audits and enforcement reviews in multiple states Ongoing political debate over healthcare spending and oversight Possible future reforms involving fraud prevention systems 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of national politics, healthcare policy, government accountability, and public spending oversight. 🔥 HASHTAGS #JDVance #Medicaid #Politics #Healthcare #Fraud #GovernmentSpending #BreakingNews #TaxpayerMoney #USNews #Accountability 2026-05-18T16:00:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 JD VanceMedicaidFraudEnforcementNew YorkIndianaGovernment SpendingAccountabilityHealthcare Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1899807/critics-say-tax-burden-is-driving-economic-contrib-hdOTl4r88c https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1899807_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1899807_original_360.mp4 Critics Say Tax Burden Is Driving Economic Contributors Out Of Washington Critics Say Tax Burden Is Driving Economic Contributors Out Of Washington 2026-05-18T16:58:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 170 tax burdenWashington stateeconomic contributorsoutmigrationtaxationbusiness climaterelocationstate taxeseconomic impactpolicy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1901424/seattle-council-member-sounds-alarm-over-business-7JCiQNeL8f https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1901424_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1901424_original_360.mp4 Seattle Council Member Sounds Alarm Over Business Flight to Bellevue Concerns over business relocation and economic competitiveness are continuing to grow in Seattle as city leaders warn policymakers not to underestimate how easily companies can move operations to nearby jurisdictions such as Bellevue and other Eastside cities. Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle says the city must take a more pragmatic approach toward business policy and recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy economic ecosystem involving both small businesses and major employers. The comments come amid mounting debate over: Taxes Regulation Business climate concerns Public safety Economic competitiveness in Washington state 💰 TOP STORY: SEATTLE LEADER WARNS ABOUT BUSINESS FLIGHT Kettle referenced the concept of “regulatory arbitrage,” where businesses relocate to areas with: Lower taxes Fewer regulations More predictable policies Better economic conditions He warned: ➡️ Seattle cannot ignore growing competition from nearby cities like Bellevue ➡️ Businesses are increasingly mobile ➡️ Policymakers must think strategically about long-term economic consequences The remarks reflect increasing concern among business leaders and some elected officials about employer retention in Seattle. 🏙️ ENTIRE BUSINESS ‘ECOSYSTEM’ UNDER DISCUSSION Kettle emphasized: The economy depends on both small and large businesses Small businesses often rely heavily on major employers Policymakers should avoid framing the debate as only supporting one group or another Major employers mentioned in recent discussions surrounding Seattle’s business climate include: Amazon Google Meta Expedia Starbucks Tableau Business leaders argue these companies: Drive job creation Generate tax revenue Support broader economic activity throughout the region ⚖️ GROWING DEBATE OVER SEATTLE’S ECONOMIC DIRECTION The comments come as Seattle and Washington continue facing criticism involving: Rising taxes Regulatory burdens Crime and homelessness concerns Anti-business political rhetoric Critics argue: Businesses increasingly feel unwelcome Employers may relocate to more competitive regions Washington risks losing investment and economic growth Supporters of current policies argue: Businesses should contribute more toward solving social challenges Public investment remains necessary for affordability and equity Economic growth should be balanced with community needs 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Jobs Tax revenue Small businesses Economic growth Seattle’s long-term competitiveness The debate over business retention and economic policy is becoming one of the defining political issues facing Seattle and Washington state. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued debate over taxes and regulation expected Additional business leaders likely to weigh in Ongoing discussions over Seattle’s economic strategy Growing focus on regional competition and employer retention 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Seattle politics, business climate issues, taxes, economic policy, and public safety debates. #Seattle #WashingtonState #Business #Economy #Politics #Bellevue #Taxes #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #USNews 2026-05-18T17:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 SeattleBellevueBusiness flightTaxesRegulationEconomic competitivenessBusiness policyBob KettleWashington State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1901775/washington-redistricting-fight-throws-dozens-of-ca-lznz8LDzn0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1901775_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1901775_original_360.mp4 Washington Redistricting Fight Throws Dozens of Campaigns Into Uncertainty Washington’s ongoing redistricting battle is creating growing uncertainty for legislative candidates across the state, with election officials warning that dozens of campaigns could be directly impacted by possible changes to district boundaries. According to court filings cited by Washington Elections Director Stuart Holmes, 67 of the 294 candidates who filed during candidate filing week are seeking office in districts currently affected by the ongoing legal dispute. The controversy comes as courts continue reviewing challenges tied to Washington’s legislative district maps ahead of the 2026 election cycle. ⚖️ TOP STORY: REDISTRICTING DISPUTE IMPACTS DOZENS OF CANDIDATES Election officials say the uncertainty surrounding district boundaries could affect: Candidate eligibility Residency requirements Campaign planning Voter outreach efforts According to court filings: ➡️ 67 legislative candidates are currently tied to affected districts ➡️ Candidates may not know which maps ultimately apply ➡️ Some candidates could potentially face relocation questions The issue has become increasingly urgent because candidate filing deadlines have already passed. 🗳️ ELECTION TIMING CONCERNS GROW Washington Secretary of State officials have warned courts against making last-minute map changes before the 2026 elections. Officials argue: Election systems are already operating under existing maps Candidates and voters have relied on current boundaries Sudden changes could create confusion statewide The dispute highlights how redistricting litigation can directly impact: Election administration Campaign logistics Legislative representation 🏛️ LEGAL FIGHT OVER DISTRICT MAPS CONTINUES The broader legal battle involves: Voting Rights Act concerns Legislative district boundaries Representation disputes Court-ordered redistricting changes The case could reshape political dynamics in several Washington legislative districts and influence: Incumbent lawmakers Competitive races Minority representation questions Courts continue weighing whether adjustments to the current maps are necessary. 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Legislative elections Candidate filings Voter districts Political representation Washington’s electoral landscape Redistricting battles can shape election outcomes and political control for years. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Courts expected to continue reviewing the dispute Election officials preparing for multiple possible outcomes Candidates continue monitoring potential map changes Additional legal appeals remain possible 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, elections, redistricting battles, and government accountability. #WashingtonState #Politics #Redistricting #Elections #BreakingNews #VotingRights #Government #Election2026 #USNews #PublicPolicy 2026-05-18T19:00:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 RedistrictingWashington StateCampaignsElectionsCandidatesLegislativeVoter DistrictsPolitical RepresentationVoting RightsCourt Challenges https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1901837/sen-pedersen-responds-to-questions-on-ago-communic-iiB4eFVJvj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1901837_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1901837_original_360.mp4 Sen. Pedersen Responds to Questions on AGO Communications About Income Tax Sen. Pedersen Responds to Questions on AGO Communications About Income Tax 2026-05-18T19:45:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 157 Sen. PedersenAGOIncome TaxReferendumWashingtonLegislationState PoliticsTax LawGovernment Communications https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1901873/jb-pritzker-faces-pushback-as-primary-elections-he-ruIOdvqAuV https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1901873_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1901873_original_360.mp4 JB Pritzker Faces Pushback as Primary Elections Heat Up Nationwide | The Center Square Daily Primary elections continue across the country as the fallout from Louisiana’s major races settles and several key states head to the polls Tuesday. In Louisiana, incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy was pushed out, setting up a runoff between Julia Letlow and John Fleming. Voters also rejected all five proposed constitutional amendments. Meanwhile in Illinois, Gov. J. B. Pritzker is clashing with local mayors over state funding, housing development proposals, gas taxes, and the future of the Chicago Bears stadium project. This episode also covers: • 2026 primary elections in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Oregon, and Pennsylvania • Redistricting battles that could reshape Congress • Trump-backed Republican primary fights • Supreme Court updates on Title IX and gun control cases • California’s growing unemployment debt crisis • Pittsburgh taxpayer-funded retirement payouts The Center Square Daily delivers non-partisan reporting focused on taxpayers, public policy, elections, and government accountability nationwide. #Election2026 #Primaries #IllinoisPolitics #Pritzker #Redistricting #Louisiana #Trump #Politics #TaxpayerNews #CenterSquareDaily ____________ 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:44 Primary Elections 07:06 Pritzker Pushback 16:41 America's Talking 2026-05-18T20:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1330 PritzkerIllinoisPrimariesElectionsMayorsState budgetGas taxSupreme CourtTitle IXLouisianaRedistrictingTrumpTaxpayer news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1901879/exclusive-records-reveal-inside-discussion-on-wa-s-wsy7lc79Q4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1901879_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1901879_original_360.mp4 Exclusive Records Reveal Inside Discussion on WA Supreme Court and Income Tax Newly obtained public records are shedding additional light on internal discussions surrounding Washington’s controversial millionaire’s income tax and the legal strategy behind the state’s response to referendum efforts challenging the law. Investigative reporter TJ Martinell discussed records involving communications between Washington Solicitor General Noah Purcell and former Washington Supreme Court clerk Carl Smith regarding potential legal outcomes tied to the referendum process and constitutional questions surrounding the tax. The documents are fueling growing debate involving: Washington’s income tax Referendum rights Supreme Court strategy Constitutional precedent Government transparency ⚖️ TOP STORY: RECORDS DISCUSS ‘FAVORABLE VENUE’ According to the discussion: Solicitor General Noah Purcell described the Washington Supreme Court as “as favorable a venue as we’re likely to get” The comment reportedly appeared within internal legal strategy discussions tied to the millionaire’s tax dispute The records also referenced speculation from Carl Smith, a former Washington Supreme Court clerk, regarding how the court might approach a referendum challenge involving the tax. According to the discussion: ➡️ Smith speculated the court could potentially allow a referendum process to proceed ➡️ Doing so could avoid directly confronting the constitutional question of whether income constitutes property under Washington law 🗳️ REFERENDUM AND CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS The debate centers heavily on longstanding Washington legal precedent involving: Whether income is considered property Uniform taxation requirements under the state constitution Voter authority through referendums Opponents of the tax argue: Washington voters have repeatedly rejected income taxes historically Courts have long treated income as property The tax violates constitutional uniformity requirements Supporters argue: The tax was structured to survive legal scrutiny Washington’s tax system remains overly regressive Additional revenue is necessary for public priorities 🏛️ PUBLIC RECORDS FUEL TRANSPARENCY DEBATE The release of the records is increasing scrutiny surrounding: Internal legal strategy discussions Government transparency Public records access The role of the Washington Supreme Court Critics argue the documents provide: Insight into how officials viewed the legal landscape Additional context surrounding the rejected referendum effort Evidence of behind-the-scenes strategic thinking Supporters of the tax caution that internal legal discussions are common in high-profile constitutional disputes. 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Taxes Constitutional law Ballot initiatives Government transparency Washington’s political future The income tax battle remains one of the most consequential legal and political fights currently unfolding in Washington state. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Additional public records requests remain pending Ongoing legal challenges continue Income tax repeal initiative campaign remains active Washington Supreme Court likely to remain central to the dispute 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, taxes, public records investigations, and government accountability. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Politics #PublicRecords #SupremeCourt #BreakingNews #Government #Taxes #USNews #Transparency 2026-05-18T20:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 WashingtonIncome TaxSupreme CourtPublic RecordsReferendumConstitutional LawGovernment Transparency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1901967/washington-tax-debate-intensifies-over-business-cl-o044x7icy2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1901967_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1901967_original_360.mp4 Washington Tax Debate Intensifies Over Business Climate Concerns Washington’s business climate and tax structure are facing growing criticism as entrepreneurs and business leaders argue the state’s layered tax system is becoming increasingly difficult for companies to navigate and sustain. During remarks supporting Washington’s income tax repeal initiative, Venice AI founder Jesse Proudman described the state’s newly enacted millionaire’s tax as “the straw that broke the camel’s back” after years of expanding taxes and regulations. The comments come amid broader statewide debates involving: Washington’s income tax Capital gains taxes Seattle’s JumpStart payroll tax The state’s Business & Occupation (B&O) tax Economic competitiveness 💰 TOP STORY: ENTREPRENEURS CRITICIZE WASHINGTON TAX STRUCTURE Proudman argued Washington already had: One of the nation’s worst business tax climates A highly layered and complex tax structure Increasing regulatory burdens on employers He specifically criticized Washington’s: ➡️ Business & Occupation (B&O) tax ➡️ Gross receipts tax structure ➡️ Taxation based on revenue rather than profitability Critics of the B&O tax argue businesses can owe taxes even during periods when: Profit margins are thin Companies are operating at a loss Startups are still investing heavily in growth ⚖️ TAX DEBATE CONTINUES TO ESCALATE The comments come as opposition to Washington’s new millionaire’s tax continues growing. Critics argue: Businesses and wealthy residents are increasingly mobile Additional taxes discourage entrepreneurship and investment Washington risks losing employers to competing states Supporters of the tax policies argue: Additional revenue is necessary for public services Washington’s tax system remains overly regressive High earners should contribute more toward state funding priorities The broader fight over taxes and economic competitiveness is becoming one of the state’s defining political issues. 🏙️ JUMPSTART AND CAPITAL GAINS TAXES ALSO UNDER FIRE Proudman also referenced: Seattle’s JumpStart payroll tax Washington’s capital gains tax Critics argue these policies contribute to: Higher operating costs Business uncertainty Relocation discussions among employers and entrepreneurs Supporters argue the taxes help fund: Housing programs Public services Education Social support initiatives 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Startups Small businesses Technology companies Investment Washington’s economic growth The debate over taxes, regulation, and economic competitiveness is expected to remain central heading into the 2026 election cycle. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Income tax repeal campaign continues statewide Additional business leaders expected to speak out Ongoing legal challenges surrounding the income tax remain active Debate over Washington’s business climate likely to intensify 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, taxes, entrepreneurship, and economic policy. #WashingtonState #Taxes #Business #Economy #Politics #Entrepreneurship #Seattle #IncomeTax #Startups #USNews 2026-05-18T22:00:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Washington taxesBusiness climateIncome taxCapital gainsB&O taxJumpStart taxEntrepreneurshipEconomic competitivenessTax structureSeattle tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1902045/inside-washingtons-growing-political-battle-over-i-FOJLr9YoSX https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1902045_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1902045_original_360.mp4 Inside Washington’s Growing Political Battle Over Income Tax Washington’s political and economic battles over the newly enacted millionaire’s income tax continue intensifying as lawmakers, business groups, and advocacy organizations clash over the future of taxation, constitutional law, and economic competitiveness in the state. During Monday’s episode of Washington In Focus Daily, Center Square reporter Carleen Johnson spoke directly with State Senator Jamie Peterson — the sponsor of Washington’s controversial income tax legislation — while also examining growing concerns surrounding business relocation and economic uncertainty. ⚖️ TOP STORY: SENATOR JAMIE PETERSON RESPONDS TO TAX QUESTIONS Johnson questioned Peterson about: Legal challenges to the millionaire’s tax Internal Attorney General’s Office communications The ongoing referendum and initiative fight Concerns surrounding wealthy residents and businesses leaving the state Peterson defended the legislation and argued: ➡️ Consultation between lawmakers and the Attorney General’s Office is normal ➡️ Washington’s constitution already excludes tax measures from referendum authority ➡️ The issue is ultimately constitutional and legal in nature Peterson also maintained that the Washington Supreme Court has already clarified the referendum question surrounding tax legislation. 💰 BUSINESS LEADERS WARN OF GROWING EXODUS The episode also featured comments from Americans for Prosperity Western Regional Director Heather Andrews, who argued Washington’s tax burden is accelerating the departure of employers, entrepreneurs, and high-income residents. According to Andrews: Businesses across multiple industries are considering relocation Washington’s cumulative tax burden has become unsustainable for many employers The income tax represents a “final straw” for some residents and business owners The discussion referenced: Seattle’s JumpStart payroll tax Washington’s capital gains tax The new 9.9% millionaire’s tax Regulatory burdens affecting employers statewide 🗳️ INITIATIVE AND LEGAL CHALLENGES MOVING FORWARD The battle over the income tax is now unfolding on two separate tracks: 1️⃣ Citizen Initiative Campaign Let’s Go Washington is currently gathering signatures for a repeal initiative targeting the income tax. Organizers hope to gather well above the required threshold before the July 2 deadline. 2️⃣ Constitutional Lawsuit A separate legal challenge led by the Citizen Action Defense Fund continues moving through the courts, with former Attorney General Rob McKenna and former Supreme Court Justice Phil Talmadge involved in the case. Opponents argue: The tax violates longstanding constitutional precedent Washington voters have repeatedly rejected income taxes historically The law opens the door to broader future income taxation Supporters argue: The tax applies only to ultra-high earners Washington’s tax system remains regressive Additional revenue is needed for public programs 📚 OTHER MAJOR STORY: SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT RULES DELAYED The episode also covered the Professional Educator Standards Board delaying a vote on proposed rules tied to House Bill 1296 and parental rights disputes in Washington schools. The proposed rule changes could: Make it easier to remove school superintendents Hold districts accountable for compliance with state gender identity policies Increase tensions between state officials and local school boards The board ultimately tabled the vote following concerns involving tribal consultation requirements and ongoing legal uncertainty. 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Taxes Businesses Constitutional law Education policy Washington’s economic future The debates over taxation, government authority, and public policy are expected to remain central political issues throughout 2026. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Income tax repeal signature gathering continues Constitutional lawsuits move forward Additional business leaders expected to weigh in Education policy disputes likely headed toward further legal review 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, taxes, education policy, government accountability, and economic issues. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Politics #Business #Taxes #Education #BreakingNews #Government #Economy #USNews 2026-05-18T22:30:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1218 Washington stateIncome taxPoliticsBusinessTaxesEducationGovernmentEconomyParental rightsState senatorJamie PetersonHeather AndrewsUS News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1902083/chief-justice-stephens-the-opinion-of-the-court-sp-Ke1Oe5iMZE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1902083_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1902083_original_360.mp4 Chief Justice Stephens: The Opinion of the Court Speaks for Itself Chief Justice Stephens: The Opinion of the Court Speaks for Itself 2026-05-18T22:59:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 Chief Justice StephensSupreme CourtWashingtonCourt OpinionLegalGovernmentNewsTJ Martinell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1902130/fentanyl-and-homelessness-policies-face-growing-ba-fSJO9Q9C6Z https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1902130_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1902130_original_360.mp4 Fentanyl and Homelessness Policies Face Growing Backlash The national debate surrounding fentanyl addiction, homelessness policy, and harm reduction strategies is continuing to intensify as critics question whether current public policies strike the right balance between compassion, accountability, and long-term recovery. The discussion comes amid ongoing concerns involving: Fentanyl overdoses Homelessness Public safety Harm reduction policies Taxpayer-funded addiction services Critics argue current approaches can create inconsistent standards between regulated substances and illicit drug addiction responses. 🚨 TOP STORY: DEBATE OVER HARM REDUCTION POLICIES Critics of current addiction policies argue: Society heavily regulates legal substances such as alcohol and tobacco Strict rules exist surrounding underage access and advertising Public systems often take a more permissive approach toward illicit drug addiction The criticism increasingly centers around: ➡️ Harm reduction strategies ➡️ Publicly funded addiction services ➡️ Overdose response programs ➡️ Housing and recovery policies Supporters of harm reduction argue: Overdose prevention saves lives Addiction should be treated as a public health issue Recovery is often impossible without stabilization and support services ⚖️ TREATMENT VS. HARM REDUCTION The broader debate involves competing philosophies surrounding addiction policy. Supporters of harm reduction programs argue: Services like overdose reversal medication reduce fatalities Stabilization is necessary before recovery can begin Public health approaches are more effective than punitive systems Critics argue: Policies sometimes lack sufficient accountability Treatment participation should play a larger role Public systems can unintentionally normalize destructive behavior The issue has become increasingly prominent amid the nationwide fentanyl crisis. 💰 PUBLIC SAFETY AND TAXPAYER CONCERNS The conversation also involves: Emergency medical costs Public disorder concerns Long-term homelessness challenges Healthcare system strain Government spending priorities Cities and states continue struggling with how to balance: Compassionate intervention Recovery expectations Public safety Long-term addiction treatment outcomes 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Addiction treatment policy Homelessness response systems Public safety Healthcare resources Taxpayer spending The fentanyl crisis continues reshaping national debates over drug policy, mental health services, and homelessness strategies. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued debate over harm reduction policies Additional treatment-focused proposals likely Ongoing public safety discussions tied to fentanyl addiction Further scrutiny of homelessness and addiction response systems 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of addiction policy, homelessness debates, public safety, and government accountability. #Fentanyl #Addiction #Homelessness #Politics #PublicSafety #MentalHealth #BreakingNews #Government #Healthcare #USNews 2026-05-18T23:30:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 FentanylHomelessnessHarm ReductionAddictionPolicyPublic SafetyRecoveryTaxpayerGovernmentHealthcare https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1902225/exclusive-records-fuel-debate-over-washington-inco-t4bvSlrB9F https://i.ytimg.com/vi/y1QoA73FN5Y/maxresdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1902225_original_360.mp4 Exclusive Records Fuel Debate Over Washington Income Tax Strategy Washington’s ongoing income tax battle is increasingly centering on constitutional precedent and the long-term legal implications of the state’s controversial millionaire’s tax. Critics argue the legislation was designed not simply to raise revenue from high earners, but to directly challenge decades of Washington Supreme Court precedent treating income as property under the state constitution. The debate intensified further after newly obtained public records revealed internal legal discussions involving the Attorney General’s Office and conversations surrounding the Washington Supreme Court’s role in the dispute. ⚖️ TOP STORY: TAX DEBATE SHIFTS TOWARD LEGAL PRECEDENT Critics of the millionaire’s tax argue: The primary goal was to challenge existing constitutional precedent The legislation was crafted specifically to provoke a court battle Lawmakers aimed to create a pathway toward allowing progressive income taxes in Washington The legal dispute centers heavily on: ➡️ Whether income constitutes property ➡️ Uniform taxation requirements ➡️ Nearly a century of Washington Supreme Court precedent Opponents say the tax directly conflicts with longstanding legal rulings dating back roughly 93 years. 🏛️ NEW RECORDS FUEL SUPREME COURT DEBATE The controversy intensified after public records revealed discussions involving: Solicitor General Noah Purcell Former Washington Supreme Court clerk Carl Smith Internal Attorney General’s Office strategy discussions According to the discussion: The Washington Supreme Court was described as “the most favorable venue” likely available Internal conversations reportedly speculated about whether justices might seek ways to avoid directly confronting longstanding precedent Critics argue the records provide insight into: Behind-the-scenes legal calculations Strategic court considerations Broader constitutional implications tied to the tax Supporters of the tax caution that legal strategy discussions are routine in high-profile constitutional litigation. 💰 INCOME TAX REMAINS CENTRAL POLITICAL ISSUE Washington’s millionaire’s tax continues generating intense political debate statewide. Supporters argue: The tax applies only to ultra-high earners Washington’s tax system remains overly regressive Additional revenue is needed for public priorities Opponents argue: The tax opens the door to broader future income taxation Washington voters have repeatedly rejected income taxes historically Constitutional protections are being intentionally challenged The issue is expected to remain central heading into: Ongoing court battles Ballot initiative campaigns Future legislative sessions The 2026 election cycle 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Constitutional law Taxes Ballot initiatives Judicial precedent Washington’s long-term fiscal policy The outcome of the legal fight could reshape Washington’s tax structure and constitutional interpretation for decades. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Additional public records releases possible Ongoing legal challenges continue Income tax repeal campaign remains active statewide Washington Supreme Court likely to remain central to the dispute 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, taxes, constitutional law, and government accountability. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Politics #SupremeCourt #Taxes #BreakingNews #Government #PublicPolicy #USNews #Constitution 2026-05-19T01:00:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1903250/jb-pritzker-faces-pushback-as-primary-elections-he-D4S7vhCawg https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1903250_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1903250_original_360.mp4 JB Pritzker Faces Pushback as Primary Elections Heat Up Nationwide | The Center Square Daily Primary elections continue across the country as the fallout from Louisiana’s major races settles and several key states head to the polls Tuesday. In Louisiana, incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy was pushed out, setting up a runoff between Julia Letlow and John Fleming. Voters also rejected all five proposed constitutional amendments. Meanwhile in Illinois, Gov. J. B. Pritzker is clashing with local mayors over state funding, housing development proposals, gas taxes, and the future of the Chicago Bears stadium project. This episode also covers: • 2026 primary elections in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Oregon, and Pennsylvania • Redistricting battles that could reshape Congress • Trump-backed Republican primary fights • Supreme Court updates on Title IX and gun control cases • California’s growing unemployment debt crisis • Pittsburgh taxpayer-funded retirement payouts The Center Square Daily delivers non-partisan reporting focused on taxpayers, public policy, elections, and government accountability nationwide. #Election2026 #Primaries #IllinoisPolitics #Pritzker #Redistricting #Louisiana #Trump #Politics #TaxpayerNews #CenterSquareDaily ____________ 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:44 Primary Elections 07:06 Pritzker Pushback 16:41 America's Talking 2026-05-19T12:58:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1315 PritzkerIllinoisPrimary electionsGovernorMayorsState fundingDevelopmentHousingGas taxesStadium projectLouisianaBill CassidyJulia LetlowJohn FlemingRedistricting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1903262/jb-pritzker-clashes-with-mayors-over-taxes-housing-TP6iTxdQAE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1903262_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1903262_original_360.mp4 JB Pritzker Clashes With Mayors Over Taxes, Housing & Bears Stadium Deal Illinois Gov. J. B. Pritzker is facing mounting pressure from local leaders over taxes, housing policy, and the future of the Chicago Bears stadium proposal. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other local officials are demanding a larger share of state income tax revenue as lawmakers negotiate the state budget during the final weeks of legislative session. This Illinois In Focus segment covers: • The fight over local government funding • Pritzker’s statewide housing development proposal • Concerns about Illinois gas taxes • The latest on the Chicago Bears stadium negotiations • What lawmakers could pass before the May 31 deadline The Center Square Daily delivers taxpayer-focused, non-partisan reporting on state government, public policy, and politics. 📍 More Illinois coverage at The Center Square #Illinois #Pritzker #ChicagoBears #IllinoisPolitics #Taxes #Housing #Budget #Politics #CenterSquareDaily #TaxpayerNews 2026-05-19T13:01:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 578 PritzkerMayorsTaxesHousingBears stadiumIllinoisState budgetLocal governmentTaxpayer newsPublic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1903361/jd-vance-blames-past-political-leadership-for-amer-r2euOfKNgb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1903361_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1903361_original_360.mp4 JD Vance Blames Past Political Leadership for America’s Economic Decline Vice President JD Vance is continuing to emphasize working-class economic issues and American manufacturing decline as central themes of the administration’s political and economic agenda. During remarks reflecting on his upbringing in Middletown, Ohio, Vance described witnessing factory closures and economic decline firsthand while growing up in a region heavily impacted by outsourcing and manufacturing losses. The comments focused on: Trade policy Outsourcing Manufacturing decline Economic nationalism Political leadership 🇺🇸 TOP STORY: VANCE REFLECTS ON FACTORY CLOSURES Vance described growing up watching: Local factories shut down Manufacturing jobs disappear Working-class communities struggle economically He argued: ➡️ Political leadership decisions contributed heavily to the decline ➡️ Jobs were increasingly outsourced overseas ➡️ American workers were left behind by globalization policies According to Vance: China and Mexico expanded manufacturing while U.S. industrial communities declined Political leaders failed to adequately defend American workers Economic policies increasingly benefited multinational interests over local communities 💰 ECONOMIC NATIONALISM REMAINS KEY ISSUE The remarks reflect broader themes central to the Trump administration’s economic messaging, including: Domestic manufacturing Tariffs and trade policy Supply chain independence Job creation Economic competition with China Supporters argue: Previous trade policies weakened American industry Outsourcing harmed working-class communities Stronger domestic manufacturing policies are needed Critics argue: Global trade also lowered consumer costs Modern economies require international supply chains Protectionist policies can create economic risks and trade tensions 🏭 MANUFACTURING AND WORKING-CLASS POLITICS Vance’s comments continue his long-standing focus on: Rust Belt economic struggles Deindustrialization Rural and working-class communities Cultural frustration with political elites The administration has increasingly framed economic policy around: Rebuilding domestic industry Expanding U.S. manufacturing capacity Reducing dependence on foreign production Addressing economic inequality tied to globalization 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Manufacturing jobs Trade policy U.S.-China economic competition Working-class communities National economic strategy Economic nationalism and manufacturing policy remain major issues heading into the 2026 election cycle. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued debate over trade and manufacturing policy Ongoing focus on tariffs and supply chains Additional administration proposals tied to domestic industry expected Economic competitiveness with China likely to remain a major political issue 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of national politics, economic policy, trade, manufacturing, and working-class issues. #JDVance #Politics #Economy #Manufacturing #Trade #China #AmericaFirst #BreakingNews #USNews #WorkingClass 2026-05-19T13:48:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 JD VanceEconomic DeclineManufacturingTrade PolicyOutsourcingPolitical LeadershipWorking ClassAmerican EconomyChina TradeUS Economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1903425/could-federal-investigations-change-washington-sch-GHYgWulju_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1903425_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1903425_original_360.mp4 Could Federal Investigations Change Washington School Rules? Washington’s ongoing battle over parental rights, gender identity policies, and school district compliance took another turn Friday after the Professional Educator Standards Board unexpectedly delayed a vote on controversial superintendent accountability rules. The board had been expected to approve rule changes tied to House Bill 1296 — legislation passed by majority Democrats in 2025 involving parental notification requirements and gender identity policies in Washington schools. Instead, the board tabled the vote, citing concerns about insufficient consultation with Washington tribal communities. ⚖️ TOP STORY: VOTE ON SUPERINTENDENT RULES DELAYED The proposed rule changes would have updated the Washington Administrative Code to allow superintendents to face removal for what the board describes as “willful noncompliance” with state laws involving: Gender identity policies Student pronoun guidance Parental notification requirements The proposal stemmed directly from House Bill 1296 passed during the 2025 legislative session. Several Washington school districts — including: Mead Kennewick Central Valley have publicly pushed back against portions of the state guidance, arguing it may conflict with recent federal directives and parental rights concerns. 🏛️ FEDERAL INVESTIGATIONS ADD PRESSURE The delay also comes as Washington continues facing federal scrutiny over education and gender identity policies following executive actions issued by President Donald Trump earlier in 2025. Critics of the state policies argue: Washington is moving forward despite ongoing lawsuits Federal guidance increasingly conflicts with state policy Local school districts are being placed in difficult legal positions Supporters argue: State protections for transgender students remain important School districts must comply with Washington law The policies are designed to protect student privacy and inclusion 🗂️ WHY THE VOTE WAS TABLED According to the board: ➡️ Tribal consultation requirements had not been fully completed ➡️ Additional feedback from tribal communities was needed before proceeding The unexpected delay has fueled speculation that officials may also be: Waiting for court rulings Monitoring federal investigations Responding to growing public pressure Center Square reporter Carleen Johnson noted plans to file public records requests seeking: Comments submitted to the board Communications surrounding the delay Public input connected to the meetings 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Parents Students School districts Superintendent authority State education policy The broader fight over parental rights, gender identity guidance, and federal-state education conflicts is becoming one of Washington’s most politically charged policy debates. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Future vote dates have not yet been announced Additional legal challenges remain possible Federal investigations continue Public records requests may reveal more behind-the-scenes discussions 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington education policy, parental rights debates, school district disputes, and government accountability. #WashingtonState #Education #ParentalRights #Politics #Schools #BreakingNews #Government #GenderPolicy #PublicPolicy #USNews 2026-05-19T14:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 228 Washingtonschoolsparental rightsgender identitysuperintendentaccountabilityfederal investigationpolicy debateeducationlegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1903439/2026-primaries-begin-as-trump-backed-candidates-fa-caeN6UE79J https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1903439_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1903439_original_360.mp4 2026 Primaries Begin as Trump-Backed Candidates Face Key Tests The 2026 primary election season is heating up after Louisiana voters pushed incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy out of office, setting up a runoff between Julia Letlow and John Fleming for the U.S. Senate seat. As voters head to the polls in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, national attention is focused on several high-profile Republican primary battles, including President Donald Trump backing challengers in key congressional races. This report covers: • Louisiana’s major Senate runoff • Trump-backed primary challenges • Redistricting battles that could reshape Congress • Key races to watch this week • The fight for control of the U.S. House and Senate The Center Square Daily delivers non-partisan reporting focused on elections, taxpayers, and government accountability. 📍 More stories at The Center Square #Election2026 #Primaries #Trump #LouisianaPolitics #Congress #Redistricting #PoliticalNews #CenterSquareDaily #USPolitics #BreakingNews 2026-05-19T14:01:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 425 2026 PrimariesUS SenateLouisiana PoliticsRedistrictingTrumpCongressional RacesPolitical NewsElection 2026 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1903481/mark-cuban-backs-trumprx-push-for-lower-drug-price-MkxYXtJzCN https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1903481_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1903481_original_360.mp4 Mark Cuban Backs TrumpRX Push for Lower Drug Prices Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban announced a new partnership involving TrumpRX and Cost Plus Drugs, saying the initiative aims to expand access to lower-cost prescription medications through increased pricing transparency and market competition. Speaking about the collaboration, Cuban emphasized that lowering prescription drug prices remains a broadly bipartisan issue supported by Republicans, Democrats, and independents alike. The announcement focuses on: Prescription drug affordability Transparent pricing Healthcare costs Pharmaceutical competition Consumer access to medications 💊 TOP STORY: COST PLUS DRUGS PARTNERS WITH TRUMPRX Cuban said the partnership allows users visiting TrumpRX to: ➡️ Access prescription medications through Cost Plus Drugs ➡️ View transparent pricing structures ➡️ See the company’s wholesale acquisition costs ➡️ Understand the company’s 15% markup model According to Cuban: Greater volume could reduce purchasing costs further over time Lower supply costs may eventually lead to lower prices for consumers Hundreds of medications available through TrumpRX are supplied through Cost Plus Drugs Cuban described the announcement as: “A special partnership” focused on lowering drug costs for Americans. ⚖️ DRUG PRICING REMAINS MAJOR NATIONAL ISSUE Prescription affordability continues to be a major healthcare and political issue nationwide. Critics of the current pharmaceutical system argue: Americans often pay significantly higher drug prices than consumers in other countries Pricing structures lack transparency Middlemen and supply chain costs increase consumer expenses Supporters of market-based reforms argue: Competition and transparency can reduce costs Direct-to-consumer pricing models improve affordability Technology and scale may increase efficiency Others argue: Structural healthcare reforms are still necessary Insurance and PBM systems remain major drivers of pricing complexity Government negotiation may also play a role in reducing costs 🏥 COST PLUS DRUGS BUSINESS MODEL Cost Plus Drugs has promoted a pricing structure based on: Transparent wholesale costs Fixed markups Reduced intermediary costs The company has positioned itself as an alternative to traditional pharmaceutical pricing systems. The TrumpRX collaboration appears aimed at: Expanding consumer reach Increasing prescription purchasing volume Growing public awareness around pricing transparency 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Prescription drug costs Healthcare affordability Insurance spending Consumers managing chronic conditions National healthcare policy discussions Drug pricing remains one of the most widely discussed bipartisan healthcare issues in the United States. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Additional details about the partnership expected Ongoing debate over prescription affordability continues More focus likely on pricing transparency initiatives Drug pricing expected to remain a major political issue heading into 2026 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of healthcare policy, prescription drug pricing, business partnerships, and national politics. #MarkCuban #TrumpRX #Healthcare #PrescriptionDrugs #Politics #DrugPrices #BreakingNews #CostPlusDrugs #USNews #HealthPolicy 2026-05-19T14:40:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Mark CubanTrumpRXCost Plus DrugsDrug pricesHealthcare costsLower drug pricesPricing transparencyPrescription drugsHealthcare affordabilityBipartisan issue https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1903506/governor-ferguson-praises-new-washington-supreme-c-_sluu97rcv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1903506_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1903506_original_360.mp4 Governor Ferguson Praises New Washington Supreme Court Justice Washington officially welcomed its newest state Supreme Court justice Monday as Theo Angelis participated in a ceremonial swearing-in at the Temple of Justice on the Capitol campus in Olympia. Although Justice Angelis has already been serving on the bench for several weeks following an expedited appointment process, Monday’s ceremony formally celebrated his appointment to the Washington Supreme Court. The courtroom was filled with: Family members Friends Former legal colleagues Retired justices State officials Governor Bob Ferguson attended the ceremony and praised Angelis both professionally and personally during remarks delivered before the packed courtroom. ⚖️ TOP STORY: THEO ANGELOS TAKES SEAT ON STATE SUPREME COURT Justice Theo Angelos officially replaces retiring Justice Barbara Madsen, who was also honored during the ceremony for her years of service on Washington’s highest court. Governor Ferguson described Angelos as: ➡️ An exceptional legal mind ➡️ Highly respected by colleagues ➡️ Personally admired throughout the legal community The governor remarked: “Anyone who’s ever worked with Justice Angelis will say the same thing — for such a brilliant legal mind, he’s also the nicest guy you will ever want to meet.” The ceremony also included Angelis’ wife and twin children participating during the traditional robing process. 🏛️ WHY THE EVENT DREW EXTRA ATTENTION Center Square reporters Carleen Johnson and TJ Martinell attended the ceremony hoping to question Governor Ferguson on several major ongoing political controversies, including: Washington’s newly enacted income tax Questions surrounding daycare subsidy payments Potential federal investigations involving state oversight issues Johnson noted she had not previously had an opportunity to directly question Ferguson about the income tax since the conclusion of the legislative session roughly six weeks earlier. She also sought responses regarding: Large daycare subsidy payments uncovered through investigative reporting Whether Washington officials are cooperating with federal authorities reviewing potential misuse of public funds No interview with the governor ultimately occurred during the event. 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Washington’s judicial system Future Supreme Court rulings Constitutional disputes Major policy cases involving taxes and state authority Washington’s Supreme Court is expected to remain central to major upcoming legal battles involving: Income tax challenges Constitutional interpretation Education policy disputes Election and redistricting litigation 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Justice Angelis continues serving on the state Supreme Court Major constitutional cases expected in coming months Ongoing political focus remains on tax and education disputes Additional scrutiny likely surrounding state oversight controversies 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington courts, politics, legal disputes, and government accountability. #WashingtonState #SupremeCourt #Politics #Olympia #Courts #Government #BreakingNews #LegalNews #BobFerguson #USNews 2026-05-19T15:01:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 193 WashingtonSupreme CourtJustice Theo AngelisGovernor Bob FergusonOlympiaSwearing-inJudicial SystemState OfficialsLegal NewsWashington Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1903539/pritzker-blasts-brandon-johnson-over-bears-stadium-EvdDIX_eFH https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1903539_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1903539_original_360.mp4 Pritzker Blasts Brandon Johnson Over Bears Stadium Plan Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is publicly criticizing Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson over the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the future home of the Chicago Bears. During remarks discussing stadium negotiations, Pritzker argued Chicago still lacks a clear plan to keep the Bears within the city, while warning the team’s options now appear increasingly limited to Arlington Heights or Indiana. The comments highlight growing political tensions surrounding: The Chicago Bears stadium debate Public financing concerns Economic development proposals Competition between Chicago and suburban alternatives 🏟️ TOP STORY: PRITZKER CRITICIZES MAYOR’S APPROACH Pritzker said: ➡️ Chicago leadership has failed to present a concrete stadium plan ➡️ Negotiations have dragged on for years without resolution ➡️ The Bears increasingly appear focused on alternatives outside downtown Chicago According to Pritzker: “The mayor has no plan.” He added that: The Bears have publicly narrowed their focus Arlington Heights and Indiana remain the primary options under consideration 🏙️ BEARS FUTURE REMAINS UNCERTAIN The Bears organization has explored multiple stadium possibilities involving: Downtown Chicago redevelopment Arlington Heights property development Potential northwest Indiana partnerships Supporters of keeping the team in Chicago argue: The Bears are deeply connected to the city’s identity A downtown stadium could boost tourism and economic activity Losing the team outside city limits would be politically damaging Critics continue raising concerns involving: Public funding proposals Taxpayer costs Infrastructure spending obligations 💰 STADIUM FINANCING DEBATE CONTINUES The broader dispute reflects nationwide debates involving: Public subsidies for sports stadiums Economic development claims Competition between cities and suburbs Long-term taxpayer risk The Bears have not publicly finalized their long-term stadium decision. The political pressure surrounding the project continues intensifying as: Chicago leaders face scrutiny over progress Arlington Heights remains a viable option Indiana officials continue pursuing relocation opportunities 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Chicago taxpayers Illinois politics NFL stadium negotiations Regional development The future of the Chicago Bears franchise The outcome could reshape both Chicago sports and major redevelopment plans throughout the region. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued negotiations expected Chicago leaders face increasing pressure for a formal proposal Arlington Heights and Indiana remain active possibilities Political tensions likely to continue escalating 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Chicago Bears stadium negotiations, Illinois politics, sports business, and regional development. #ChicagoBears #JBPritzker #BrandonJohnson #NFL #Chicago #Illinois #Stadium #Politics #BreakingNews #SportsNews 2026-05-19T15:45:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Chicago BearsBrandon JohnsonJ.B. PritzkerStadiumNFLChicagoIllinoisPoliticsSports News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1903556/washington-income-tax-fight-intensifies-as-busines-SFQQ9n8kXa https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ba_4sqMrC4c/maxresdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1903556_original_360.mp4 Washington Income Tax Fight Intensifies as Businesses Threaten to Leave Washington’s political and legal battle over the newly enacted millionaire’s income tax continues escalating as lawmakers defend the legislation while business groups warn the state’s tax climate is driving employers, investors, and wealthy residents out of Washington. During a recent event at the Washington Supreme Court ceremonial swearing-in for Justice Theo Angelos, Center Square reporter Carleen Johnson spoke directly with State Senator Jamie Peterson — the primary sponsor of Washington’s income tax legislation — about growing legal and economic concerns surrounding the tax. ⚖️ TOP STORY: JAMIE PETERSON DEFENDS INCOME TAX LAW Peterson defended both the legislation and communications involving the Attorney General’s Office, arguing: Consultation between lawmakers and the AG’s office is “absolutely normal” Tax measures are not subject to referendum under Washington’s constitution The Washington Supreme Court has already clarified the issue legally Peterson said: “Article two, section one of the Constitution says it’s not subject to referendum.” He also argued the language included in the bill simply clarified guidance for the Secretary of State’s Office and did not alter the constitutional reality surrounding tax measures. When asked about growing concerns surrounding wealthy residents and business owners leaving Washington, Peterson responded: “Time will tell.” 💰 BUSINESS GROUPS WARN OF ‘EXODUS’ The episode also featured comments from Heather Andrews, Western Regional Director for Americans for Prosperity, who sharply criticized Washington lawmakers for ignoring widespread opposition to the tax. Andrews argued: Washington lawmakers ignored more than 100,000 sign-ins opposing the legislation The cumulative burden of taxes and regulations is accelerating business departures Employers increasingly view Washington as economically hostile She cited: The 2025 tax package totaling roughly $9.4 billion The new 9.9% millionaire’s income tax Rising regulatory burdens on employers According to Andrews: “The cumulative burden is now driving all of the people that are the major contributors to the economy out of the state.” 📊 CONCERNS OVER BUSINESS CLIMATE The discussion highlighted growing fears surrounding: Wealth migration Business relocation Startup retention Job losses Economic competitiveness Andrews claimed: One in four Washington employers are now considering leaving the state The trend has sharply accelerated over the past year Seattle has become a focal point for concerns involving taxes and regulation The interview also referenced: Starbucks layoffs Technology sector concerns Fintech company departures Regulatory burdens on employers statewide 🗳️ REPEAL EFFORTS AND LEGAL CHALLENGES CONTINUE Opponents of the tax are currently pursuing two major strategies: 1️⃣ Citizen Initiative Campaign Let’s Go Washington is gathering signatures for a repeal initiative targeting the tax. Organizers hope to gather approximately 400,000 signatures ahead of the July 2 deadline. 2️⃣ Constitutional Lawsuit A separate lawsuit led by the Citizen Action Defense Fund continues moving through the courts with support from: Former Attorney General Rob McKenna Former Washington Supreme Court Justice Phil Talmadge Attorney Jackson Maynard The lawsuit argues the tax violates longstanding Washington constitutional precedent treating income as property. 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Taxes Businesses Constitutional law Economic growth Washington’s long-term competitiveness The income tax battle is quickly becoming one of the defining legal and political issues in Washington state. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Signature gathering continues statewide Constitutional lawsuits move forward Additional business leaders expected to speak out Washington Supreme Court likely to remain central to the dispute 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, taxes, economic policy, and government accountability. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Politics #Business #Taxes #Economy #BreakingNews #Government #Seattle #USNews 2026-05-19T16:00:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 601 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1903757/vice-president-jd-vance-highlights-partisan-divide-LBUvpjgLq9 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1903757_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1903757_original_360.mp4 Vice President JD Vance Highlights Partisan Divide Over Tax Policy Vice President JD Vance is continuing to promote the administration’s economic agenda by highlighting Republican-backed tax cuts and manufacturing investments while criticizing congressional Democrats for opposing key economic legislation. Speaking at an event focused on working-class economic issues, Vance argued Republican policies were designed to: Increase take-home pay Support manufacturing jobs Expand investment in American workers Strengthen domestic industry The comments reflect broader administration messaging surrounding: Tax policy Manufacturing Working-class economics Domestic investment Political divisions over economic priorities 💰 TOP STORY: VANCE DEFENDS TAX CUTS AND MANUFACTURING INVESTMENT Vance referenced: ➡️ Working families tax cuts authored by Congressman Jason Smith ➡️ Manufacturing investment initiatives ➡️ Efforts to increase household income According to Vance: Nearly all congressional Democrats voted against the legislation Republican policies focused on putting “more money” into workers’ pockets Manufacturing reinvestment remains central to the administration’s economic agenda The remarks continue the administration’s emphasis on: Economic nationalism Domestic manufacturing growth Working-class voter outreach 🏭 MANUFACTURING REMAINS CENTRAL POLITICAL ISSUE The administration has increasingly framed economic policy around: Expanding American manufacturing Rebuilding industrial capacity Reducing foreign dependence Supporting blue-collar jobs Supporters argue: Domestic investment strengthens economic security Manufacturing growth benefits local communities Tax relief helps offset inflation and rising costs Critics argue: Tax cuts can increase federal deficits Broader economic challenges remain unresolved Manufacturing growth depends on long-term global market conditions ⚖️ PARTISAN ECONOMIC DEBATE CONTINUES The comments highlight continuing divisions between Republicans and Democrats involving: Tax policy Federal spending Industrial policy Economic priorities Republicans have increasingly emphasized: Worker-focused tax relief Factory and infrastructure investment Economic competition with China Democrats argue: Their policies focus on middle-class affordability and social investment Tax policy should prioritize broader economic equity Manufacturing investment requires bipartisan long-term planning 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Taxes Manufacturing jobs Household income Federal economic policy 2026 political messaging Economic issues remain among the most influential topics heading into upcoming national elections. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Continued debate over tax and spending policy Ongoing focus on manufacturing and trade Additional economic proposals expected from both parties Working-class economic messaging likely to intensify before 2026 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of national politics, taxes, manufacturing, and economic policy. #JDVance #Politics #Taxes #Economy #Manufacturing #WorkingClass #BreakingNews #AmericaFirst #USNews #Jobs 2026-05-19T16:45:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 JD VanceTax PolicyManufacturingDemocratsRepublicansEconomyWorking ClassLegislationInvestmentUS News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1904137/jamie-pedersen-defends-blocking-referendum-on-wash-kU7hsbXeYT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1904137_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1904137_original_360.mp4 Jamie Pedersen Defends Blocking Referendum on Washington Income Tax Washington State Senator Jamie Pedersen is defending both the legal structure of the state’s newly enacted millionaire’s income tax and the Washington Supreme Court ruling that blocked a referendum challenge against the law. Speaking with Center Square reporter Carleen Johnson, Pedersen argued the state constitution clearly exempts tax measures from the referendum process, meaning the income tax could not legally be challenged through referendum regardless of the bill’s wording. The comments come as Washington’s income tax battle continues escalating through: Constitutional lawsuits Citizen initiative campaigns Public records disputes Growing political backlash statewide ⚖️ TOP STORY: PEDERSEN DEFENDS REFERENDUM DECISION Pedersen argued: ➡️ Tax measures are constitutionally exempt from referendum ➡️ The Washington Supreme Court simply reaffirmed existing law ➡️ The bill’s language itself was not what blocked the referendum According to Pedersen: “Because it’s a tax measure, Article 2, Section 1 of the constitution says it’s not subject to referendum.” He explained: The law remains subject to initiative Citizens can still attempt to overturn it through the initiative process The referendum route was never constitutionally available in his view Pedersen also stated: “It doesn’t matter whether we put that language in there.” 🏛️ SECRETARY OF STATE AND LEGAL QUESTIONS Pedersen argued the language included in the legislation primarily served to: Signal guidance to the Secretary of State’s Office Clarify how election officials should interpret the measure Avoid unnecessary litigation over referendum applicability He maintained: ➡️ The Supreme Court ultimately settled the question clearly ➡️ Tax measures fall outside Washington’s referendum authority ➡️ Constitutional interpretation — not legislative wording — controlled the outcome Critics of the tax dispute that interpretation and argue: The emergency clause improperly prevented voters from weighing in The legislation was intentionally structured to avoid public challenge The tax conflicts with longstanding constitutional precedent regarding income and property 💰 INCOME TAX REMAINS UNDER CHALLENGE Washington’s millionaire’s tax imposes: ➡️ A 9.9% tax on income above $1 million Opponents argue: The tax violates Washington’s constitution Income has historically been treated as property The law could open the door to broader future income taxes Supporters argue: The tax applies only to ultra-high earners Washington’s tax structure remains regressive Additional revenue is necessary for public priorities The issue is expected to remain one of the most consequential legal and political battles in Washington state. 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Constitutional law Ballot measures Taxes Voter authority Washington’s fiscal future The debate could shape how Washington courts interpret taxation and citizen initiative powers for decades. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Let’s Go Washington continues gathering signatures for a repeal initiative Constitutional lawsuits continue moving through the courts Additional public records requests remain pending Washington Supreme Court likely to remain central to the dispute 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, taxes, constitutional law, and government accountability. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Politics #SupremeCourt #Taxes #BreakingNews #Government #PublicPolicy #USNews #Constitution 2026-05-19T18:00:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 WashingtonIncome TaxReferendumSupreme CourtTax LawConstitutional LawLegislationJamie PedersenTax MeasuresCitizen Initiatives https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1904340/one-in-four-washington-employers-considering-leavi-Rln5JhyIkL https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1904340_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1904340_original_360.mp4 One in Four Washington Employers Considering Leaving State, Group Warns Concerns surrounding Washington’s business climate and economic competitiveness continue growing as critics warn increasing numbers of employers are actively considering leaving the state due to taxes, regulations, and rising operating costs. Speaking during a discussion surrounding Washington’s new millionaire’s income tax and broader economic policy trends, Americans for Prosperity Western Regional Director Heather Andrews warned that business relocation concerns have accelerated sharply over the past year. The comments come amid ongoing debates involving: Washington’s tax policies Seattle’s regulatory climate Business retention Economic competitiveness Population migration trends 💰 TOP STORY: BUSINESS EXODUS FEARS GROW According to Andrews: ➡️ One in four Washington employers are now actively considering leaving the state ➡️ That figure has reportedly risen sharply from roughly 8% just over a year earlier ➡️ State leaders should view the trend as a serious warning sign She argued: Businesses are increasingly frustrated with taxes and regulations Economic uncertainty is making relocation more attractive Washington risks losing major contributors to the state economy The comments reflect growing concerns among some employers and business groups regarding Washington’s long-term economic direction. 🏙️ SEATTLE FACES GROWING SCRUTINY The discussion also focused heavily on Seattle, where critics argue: High taxes are driving residents and employers elsewhere Regulatory burdens continue increasing Cost-of-living pressures remain severe Business advocates point to concerns involving: Seattle’s JumpStart payroll tax Washington’s capital gains tax The newly enacted millionaire’s income tax Public safety and homelessness challenges Critics argue these factors collectively contribute to: Business relocation discussions Population migration Investment hesitation Supporters of current policies argue: Additional revenue is necessary for public services Economic growth should be balanced with affordability and equity goals Seattle remains a major national economic center ⚖️ ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS DEBATE CONTINUES The broader debate increasingly centers on: Tax competitiveness Employer retention Startup growth Workforce migration Regional competition Critics warn: Businesses can increasingly relocate more easily Neighboring states may become more attractive Long-term economic growth could slow if trends continue Washington’s economic and tax policies are expected to remain major political issues heading into the 2026 election cycle. 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Jobs Economic growth Tax revenue Small businesses Washington’s future competitiveness The business climate debate is becoming one of the defining economic and political conversations in Washington state. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Income tax repeal campaign continues statewide Additional business leaders expected to weigh in Ongoing legal challenges involving the millionaire’s tax remain active Economic competitiveness likely to remain central political issue 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, taxes, business climate issues, and economic policy. #WashingtonState #Business #Economy #Seattle #Taxes #Politics #BreakingNews #Entrepreneurship #USNews #Jobs 2026-05-19T19:30:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Washington stateBusiness climateEmployer retentionTaxesRegulationsEconomic competitivenessSeattleIncome taxOperating costsBusiness exodus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1904371/bumbaco-drought-definition-designed-to-account-for-XPYEc4MSNn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1904371_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1904371_original_360.mp4 Bumbaco: Drought Definition Designed to Account for Future Weather Bumbaco: Drought Definition Designed to Account for Future Weather 2026-05-19T19:54:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 144 drought definitionfuture weatherWashington stateclimate changewater supplyclimatologyweather forecastingresource managementBumbaco https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1904397/biaw-discusses-effort-to-qualify-income-tax-repeal-6njrEeCP6B https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1904397_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1904397_original_360.mp4 BIAW Discusses Effort to Qualify Income Tax Repeal Initiative BIAW Discusses Effort to Qualify Income Tax Repeal Initiative 2026-05-19T19:59:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 169 BIAWincome taxtax repealWashingtoninitiativeeconomybusinesstaxationgovernmentpolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1904435/mass-agriculture-never-faced-shortages-when-reserv-YKQi1JoYUE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1904435_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1904435_original_360.mp4 Mass: Agriculture never Faced Shortages When Reservoirs are Full Mass: Agriculture never Faced Shortages When Reservoirs are Full 2026-05-19T20:03:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 144 Washington agriculturewater shortagesreservoirssnowpackirrigationclimatewater managementColumbia RiverYakima RiverThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1904436/kucklick-the-courts-will-decide-if-income-is-prope-JR1FETSa5A https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1904436_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1904436_original_360.mp4 Kucklick: The Courts Will Decide if Income Is Property Kucklick: The Courts Will Decide if Income Is Property 2026-05-19T20:03:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 income propertycourt decisionWashington statelegal definitionballot fightproperty rightseconomic policyAnnie KucklickThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1904437/biaw-joins-push-to-put-income-tax-repeal-on-ballot-VEmWkFNfFE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1904437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1904437_original_360.mp4 BIAW Joins Push to Put Income Tax Repeal on Ballot BIAW Joins Push to Put Income Tax Repeal on Ballot 2026-05-19T20:03:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 85 BIAWIncome Tax RepealWashington StateBallot InitiativeTax PolicyBusiness AssociationTax ReformWashington Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1904439/wealth-tax-proposals-in-congress-the-center-square-smvlsGtX0J https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1904439_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1904439_original_360.mp4 Wealth Tax Proposals in Congress | The Center Square Daily Student walkouts tied to immigration protests, growing concerns over civics education and classroom activism, and billionaire tax proposals in Congress. For The Center Square Daily host Esther Wickham looks at schools seeing a sharp increase in student demonstrations connected to immigration enforcement and deportation policies. According to data highlighted by education researchers, school protest incidents have climbed from just 58 nationwide in 2022 to more than 400 in 2026. At the same time, national academic performance data continues to show major learning gaps, with more than 70% of K-12 students below proficiency in math and reading and only a small percentage of eighth graders demonstrating civics proficiency. Critics argue schools are increasingly encouraging political activism before students develop a strong understanding of constitutional government, immigration law, and public policy. The Center Square's Brett Rowland joins to discuss tax proposals from Democrats in Congress aimed at billionaires and ultra-wealthy Americans as lawmakers search for ways to address rising federal deficits and debt. Proposals backed by Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren would impose annual wealth taxes on billionaires and multimillionaires, with supporters arguing the plans could generate trillions in federal revenue. Critics, however, point to mixed results from similar policies in Europe, warning that tax avoidance strategies and constitutional challenges could limit the effectiveness of the proposals while taxpayers continue carrying the broader burden of federal spending. Plus America's Talking with headlines from across the country:  Arizona: Gov. Hobbs faces scrutiny over China-related bills https://www.thecentersquare.com/arizona/article_fb303529-ba7c-4195-ba95-5ad0413f395d.html Louisiana: Louisiana’s revamped orphan well cleanup program takes shape https://www.thecentersquare.com/louisiana/article_f848c2e1-369b-4848-bb5f-d2ba7b16f840.html New York: Mamdani touts first city-owned grocery store https://www.thecentersquare.com/new_york/article_eeb8babb-934a-4c05-a4c4-1399cd80502b.html Illinois: Consumer advocates say Nicor’s rate hike is unreasonable, profit-driven https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_ce1916b2-fb00-4215-bdd4-ae101e8ec1cc.html #TheCenterSquare #CenterSquareDaily #TaxpayerNews #EducationNews #SchoolProtests #ImmigrationDebate #CivicsEducation #StudentWalkouts #TeacherUnions #PublicEducation #TaxPolicy #WealthTax #BernieSanders #ElizabethWarren #FederalDeficit #GovernmentSpending #TaxpayerWatch #PoliticalNews #USPolitics #AmericaTalking #NewsPodcast #DailyNews #CurrentEvents #StatePolitics #BreakingNews ____________ 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:38 Education Protests 08:57 Wealth Tax 16:03 America's Talking 2026-05-19T19:45:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1107 wealth taxcongressstudent protestsschool activismcivics educationimmigrationBernie SandersElizabeth Warrenfederal deficitgovernment spendingArizonaLouisianaNew YorkIllinoisUS politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1904612/washington-schools-under-federal-scrutiny-over-gen-eK3E95j7NF https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1904612_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1904612_original_360.mp4 Washington Schools Under Federal Scrutiny Over Gender Policies Washington’s ongoing debate over gender identity policies, parental rights, and school district compliance is intensifying as critics argue state education guidance conflicts with recent federal directives issued by the Trump administration. During discussions surrounding House Bill 1296 and superintendent accountability proposals, critics pointed to ongoing federal scrutiny involving Washington’s education policies related to: Gender pronouns Student privacy Biological sex in athletics Parental notification requirements The controversy comes as the Trump administration continues pushing nationwide policy changes involving gender identity issues in schools. ⚖️ TOP STORY: FEDERAL-STATE CONFLICT OVER EDUCATION POLICIES Critics argue: ➡️ Washington policies remain in conflict with recent federal directives ➡️ The Trump administration has moved aggressively to reverse prior federal gender guidance ➡️ State and local school districts are now caught between competing legal expectations The discussion referenced executive actions issued shortly after President Donald Trump returned to office, including policies involving: Gender pronoun guidance Biological sex participation standards in sports Federal education compliance expectations Critics contend Washington has continued implementing policies the administration opposes. 🏫 WASHINGTON EDUCATION POLICIES UNDER SCRUTINY The debate centers heavily around: House Bill 1296 Superintendent accountability rules Student gender identity policies School district compliance requirements Several Washington school districts have publicly raised concerns that: State guidance may conflict with federal policy Districts face legal uncertainty Local schools are being pressured from multiple directions Supporters of Washington’s policies argue: Student protections remain necessary Schools should continue supporting transgender students State law still governs local district responsibilities 🏛️ FEDERAL INVESTIGATION QUESTIONS CONTINUE Critics referenced reports of federal scrutiny involving Washington education agencies and compliance with federal directives. The broader debate increasingly involves: Federal funding concerns Civil rights enforcement Education policy authority State versus federal jurisdiction The Trump administration has signaled: Increased oversight of gender identity policies in schools Expanded review of state education practices Potential consequences for noncompliance with federal directives 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Parents Students School districts Education funding State and federal authority The conflict over gender identity policies and parental rights is rapidly becoming one of the most significant education battles in Washington and nationwide. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Additional federal reviews and investigations possible Ongoing legal disputes expected Washington school districts continue navigating conflicting guidance Further state and federal policy changes likely ahead 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington education policy, parental rights debates, federal investigations, and government accountability. #WashingtonState #Education #ParentalRights #Politics #Schools #GenderPolicy #BreakingNews #Government #Trump #USNews 2026-05-19T21:00:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 WashingtonSchoolsGender PolicyFederal ScrutinyParental RightsTrump AdministrationHB 1296Student PrivacySchool Districts https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1904711/seattle-councilman-saka-raises-concerns-over-starb-QX83UoKgFr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1904711_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1904711_original_360.mp4 Seattle Councilman Saka Raises Concerns Over Starbucks Departure Seattle Councilman Saka Raises Concerns Over Starbucks Departure 2026-05-19T22:15:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Seattle CouncilmanRob SakaStarbucksStarbucks departureSeattle economyJobsCity councilUrban developmentBusiness news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1904729/washington-income-tax-repeal-effort-gains-momentum-9y0sSMP_Vm https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1904729_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1904729_original_360.mp4 Washington Income Tax Repeal Effort Gains Momentum + WA Drought Debate Intensifies as Experts Clash Washington’s political and economic battles over the newly enacted millionaire’s income tax are intensifying as Let’s Go Washington reports overwhelming public interest in its repeal initiative campaign. During Tuesday’s episode of Washington In Focus Daily, Center Square reporter Carleen Johnson examined: The rapidly expanding repeal effort Business concerns surrounding the income tax Ongoing constitutional questions Washington’s growing drought debate New climate change projections ⚖️ TOP STORY: INCOME TAX REPEAL CAMPAIGN EXPANDS One week after launching the initiative drive to repeal Washington’s newly enacted income tax, Let’s Go Washington says public response has exceeded expectations. The organization is attempting to qualify Initiative to the People 2066-45 for the ballot by gathering: ➡️ At least 309,000 valid voter signatures ➡️ Within a 51-day signature window Organizers reportedly hope to collect closer to: ➡️ 400,000 signatures to account for invalid or duplicate signatures. According to Let’s Go Washington: “They’ve never had a response like this.” 💰 BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION JOINS REPEAL EFFORT The Building Industry Association of Washington has formally partnered with Let’s Go Washington in support of the repeal initiative. BIAW Executive Vice President Greg Lane argued: The tax could negatively impact economic growth Construction businesses structured as LLCs may face unexpected tax burdens The law could eventually expand beyond millionaires Lane warned: “This is only the beginning.” He also argued: Washington families and employers could face broader income taxes in the future The measure threatens long-term economic competitiveness Public frustration surrounding the law remains significant ⚖️ CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS REMAIN Meanwhile, supporters of the income tax continue defending the measure. Economic Opportunity Institute policy associate Anika Klick told Washington In Focus Daily: ➡️ Courts will ultimately determine constitutionality ➡️ The legal dispute centers heavily around whether income is considered property under Washington law ➡️ Supporters are preparing for a potential ballot fight Klick acknowledged: The issue could reach voters either in 2026 or later Legal and political battles are expected to continue 🌧️ DROUGHT DEBATE DIVIDES EXPERTS The episode also highlighted sharp disagreements over Washington’s potential drought emergency. UW atmospheric sciences professor Cliff Mass argued: ➡️ Reservoirs are currently full ➡️ Historical conditions do not support a severe drought scenario ➡️ State drought declarations are being overstated Mass stated: “There’s never been a situation with full reservoirs where agriculture faced devastating impacts.” Meanwhile, Deputy State Climatologist Karin Bumbaco defended the state’s warnings, arguing: Junior water users could still face restrictions Conditions may worsen later in the summer State law allows proactive drought declarations The disagreement reflects broader statewide debates involving: Climate policy Water management Agriculture Environmental forecasting 🌍 CLIMATE CHANGE PROJECTIONS ALSO SHIFTING The episode also referenced new reporting indicating scientists are revising downward some of the most severe long-term climate warming projections previously used in policymaking. According to reporting discussed during the program: Earlier “worst-case” warming scenarios are now viewed as less likely Investments in renewable energy may be contributing to lower projected emissions growth The discussion tied into broader questions surrounding: Washington climate policy Energy costs Cap-and-invest programs State emissions goals 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Taxes Businesses Agriculture Water policy Climate regulation Washington’s economy The income tax repeal effort and broader economic debates are quickly becoming central political issues heading into the 2026 election cycle. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Signature gathering continues statewide Constitutional lawsuits remain active Water supply monitoring continues into summer Climate and emissions policy debates expected to intensify 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, taxes, agriculture, climate policy, and government accountability. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Politics #Climate #Drought #Business #Taxes #Agriculture #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-19T22:30:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1150 Washingtonincome taxrepeal initiativedroughtclimate changeagriculturewater policystate governmentlegislaturebusiness concernsconstitutional questions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1904730/critics-warn-washingtons-income-tax-could-eventual-fcqvQZZwQ4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1904730_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1904730_original_360.mp4 Critics Warn Washington’s Income Tax Could Eventually Expand Beyond Millionaires Opponents of Washington’s newly enacted millionaire’s income tax are continuing to warn that the policy could eventually expand beyond high-income earners and evolve into a broader statewide income tax over time. Critics argue historical tax trends in other states show that income tax thresholds often change over time, gradually impacting larger portions of the population beyond the original targets promised by lawmakers. The comments come as Washington’s income tax debate continues escalating through: Constitutional lawsuits Repeal initiative campaigns Public records disputes Growing economic and political backlash ⚖️ TOP STORY: OPPONENTS WARN TAX COULD EXPAND Critics argue: ➡️ The current millionaire’s tax creates a long-term framework for future expansion ➡️ Income tax thresholds could eventually be lowered ➡️ Future legislatures may broaden the tax base over time Opponents point to statements from some lawmakers acknowledging: The current tax may represent a “starting point” Future policy changes remain possible Additional tax structures could be debated later Critics describe the law as: “The foot in the door.” 💰 WASHINGTON’S MILLIONAIRE’S TAX The law currently imposes: ➡️ A 9.9% tax on income above $1 million Supporters argue: The tax applies only to ultra-high earners Washington’s tax system remains regressive Additional revenue is needed for state priorities and social programs Opponents argue: The tax violates longstanding constitutional precedent Washington voters have repeatedly rejected income taxes historically The law establishes infrastructure for broader future taxation The issue remains one of the most contentious political fights in Washington state. 🏛️ HISTORY AND LONG-TERM TAX CONCERNS Critics frequently cite examples from other states where: Initial income taxes targeted narrow groups Thresholds later expanded Additional brackets were added over time Supporters counter that: Any future expansion would still require legislative approval Current law remains narrowly focused on high earners Comparisons to other states can be misleading The broader debate increasingly centers on: Government spending growth Long-term fiscal policy Economic competitiveness Public trust in taxation policy 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Taxes Businesses Constitutional law Economic planning Washington’s fiscal future The outcome of the legal and political fight could shape Washington’s tax structure for decades. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Repeal initiative signature gathering continues statewide Constitutional lawsuits remain active Additional public records releases possible Washington Supreme Court likely to remain central to the dispute 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, taxes, constitutional law, and government accountability. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Politics #Taxes #Economy #BreakingNews #Government #PublicPolicy #USNews #Business 2026-05-19T22:30:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Washington taxIncome taxMillionaire taxTax expansionFiscal policyGovernment spendingConstitutional lawTaxation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1904828/california-lawmaker-raises-concerns-over-capitol-p-gZXxBC3AWD https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1904828_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1904828_original_360.mp4 California Lawmaker Raises Concerns Over Capitol Project NDAs California Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) is raising concerns about transparency and oversight surrounding the California Capitol Annex Project, criticizing the use of non-disclosure agreements tied to the massive taxpayer-funded construction effort. During remarks discussing the project, Hoover argued the agreements have limited public access to information and restricted discussion among individuals connected to the development. The comments come amid growing scrutiny involving: Capitol Annex construction costs Government transparency Legislative oversight Use of NDAs on public projects ⚖️ TOP STORY: HOOVER CRITICIZES NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS Hoover described the NDAs as: “Anti-transparent.” He argued the agreements have effectively: ➡️ Silenced participants involved with the project ➡️ Limited public accountability ➡️ Restricted lawmakers and construction workers from discussing details openly Hoover questioned: What information may be withheld from taxpayers Whether rising project costs are being shielded from scrutiny Why transparency measures have reportedly stalled According to Hoover: “A lot can be hidden from the public.” 🏛️ LEGISLATION STALLED IN COMMITTEE Hoover also discussed legislation intended to address the issue, saying: ➡️ The bill has not been referred to committee ➡️ No hearing has been scheduled ➡️ The proposal remains effectively stalled He suggested: Political pressure may be preventing the bill from advancing Lawmakers have not been allowed to fully debate the issue publicly The measure could die for the year without further action 💰 CONCERNS OVER TAXPAYER ACCOUNTABILITY The Capitol Annex Project has become a focal point for broader concerns involving: Government spending Construction oversight Public records access Transparency in state-funded projects Critics argue: Taxpayer-funded developments should operate with maximum transparency NDAs on public projects create accountability concerns Legislators and the public deserve greater access to project information Supporters of confidentiality agreements sometimes argue: Certain negotiations require privacy protections Security and operational issues may justify restrictions Large construction projects often involve confidential contractual details 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Taxpayer accountability Government transparency Public construction oversight Legislative authority California state spending The dispute reflects broader national debates involving transparency and public oversight of major government-funded infrastructure projects. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Hoover’s legislation remains stalled Additional scrutiny over the Capitol Annex Project likely Transparency and oversight debates expected to continue Future legislative action remains possible 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of California politics, government accountability, infrastructure projects, and public policy debates. #California #Politics #Government #Transparency #Capitol #JoshHoover #BreakingNews #Taxpayer #PublicPolicy #Infrastructure 2026-05-19T23:57:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 90 CaliforniaCapitol ProjectNDAsTransparencyJosh HooverGovernment SpendingAccountabilityLegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1904831/pedersen-says-consultation-with-ags-office-is-abso-24EcpMw-dU https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1904831_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1904831_original_360.mp4 Pedersen Says Consultation With AG’s Office Is ‘Absolutely Normal’ Washington State Senator Jamie Pedersen is responding to growing scrutiny surrounding communications between lawmakers and the Attorney General’s Office during the drafting and legal defense of Washington’s controversial millionaire’s income tax legislation. Speaking with Center Square reporter Carleen Johnson, Pedersen defended the coordination as routine legislative practice and argued lawmakers regularly consult with attorneys while drafting complex legislation. The comments come as: Public records requests continue revealing internal discussions Legal challenges to the tax remain active Critics question the strategy behind the law and referendum process ⚖️ TOP STORY: PEDERSEN DEFENDS ATTORNEY GENERAL CONSULTATION When asked about concerns involving coordination between lawmakers and the Attorney General’s Office regarding referendum language and legal strategy, Pedersen responded: “It is absolutely normal for legislators to consult with the attorney general’s office on bills.” Pedersen argued: ➡️ Legislators routinely seek legal guidance when drafting legislation ➡️ Consultation helps ensure bills are legally defensible ➡️ Citizens would likely expect lawmakers to work with legal counsel during the legislative process He compared the process to consulting professional experts before drafting legislation. 🏛️ PUBLIC RECORDS CONTINUE FUELING TAX DEBATE The comments come after newly obtained records revealed: Internal Attorney General’s Office discussions Conversations involving referendum strategy Debate surrounding Washington Supreme Court review Critics argue the records suggest: Lawmakers strategically structured the tax to avoid voter rejection Internal legal discussions raise transparency concerns The tax was designed to challenge longstanding constitutional precedent Supporters argue: Legal coordination is standard practice Complex constitutional questions require extensive legal consultation Public records are being selectively interpreted by opponents 💰 INCOME TAX REMAINS MAJOR POLITICAL ISSUE Washington’s millionaire’s tax imposes: ➡️ A 9.9% tax on income above $1 million Opponents argue: The tax violates constitutional precedent treating income as property Voters have historically rejected income taxes The law opens the door to broader future taxation Supporters argue: The tax targets only ultra-high earners Washington’s tax structure remains regressive Additional revenue is needed for state priorities The issue continues generating intense legal and political debate statewide. 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Government transparency Constitutional law Tax policy Referendum authority Public trust in state government The broader dispute increasingly centers not only on taxation itself, but also on how major legislation is drafted, defended, and challenged legally. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Additional public records requests remain pending Constitutional lawsuits continue moving through the courts Repeal initiative signature gathering remains active statewide Washington Supreme Court likely to remain central to the dispute 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, taxes, constitutional law, and government accountability. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Politics #Government #Transparency #Taxes #SupremeCourt #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy #USNews 2026-05-20T00:00:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Jamie PedersenAttorney GeneralWashington StateIncome TaxLegislationConsultationTransparencyPublic Records https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1904902/wealthy-residents-and-employers-reportedly-plannin-_Rcklw4XCQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1904902_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1904902_original_360.mp4 Wealthy Residents and Employers Reportedly Planning Exit From Washington Washington’s newly enacted millionaire’s income tax continues generating intense political and economic backlash as business owners, entrepreneurs, and wealthy residents reportedly weigh relocating out of the state or restructuring operations to avoid the new tax burden. Critics argue the tax is accelerating concerns over Washington’s long-term economic competitiveness and business climate, particularly among high-income earners and startup founders already frustrated with existing taxes and regulations. The debate comes as: A repeal initiative campaign moves forward Constitutional lawsuits continue Business relocation concerns intensify statewide 💰 TOP STORY: BUSINESS OWNERS CONSIDER LEAVING WASHINGTON Critics of the tax say: ➡️ Some wealthy residents are considering relocating their primary residence ➡️ Business owners are evaluating whether to sell or move operations ➡️ Employers increasingly view the tax as a “final straw” Washington’s millionaire’s tax imposes: ➡️ A 9.9% tax on income above $1 million ➡️ The threshold applies to individuals or combined household income Opponents argue: The cumulative tax burden in Washington has become unsustainable The law disproportionately impacts entrepreneurs and pass-through businesses High earners and employers are increasingly mobile Supporters argue: The tax targets only ultra-high earners Additional revenue is needed for state programs Washington’s overall tax system remains regressive 🗳️ REPEAL INITIATIVE MOVES FORWARD The political battle now centers heavily on: Let’s Go Washington’s repeal initiative Signature gathering efforts statewide A limited timeline before ballot deadlines Organizers face a relatively short window to gather enough signatures to place the repeal measure before voters. If successful: ➡️ Washington voters could directly decide the future of the income tax The initiative campaign has become one of the largest statewide political efforts currently underway. ⚖️ SEPARATE LEGAL CHALLENGE CONTINUES At the same time: ➡️ A separate constitutional lawsuit continues moving through the courts Opponents argue: The tax violates longstanding Washington Supreme Court precedent Income has historically been treated as property under the state constitution The tax opens the door to broader future income taxation The legal challenge includes involvement from: Former Attorney General Rob McKenna Former Supreme Court Justice Phil Talmadge Citizen Action Defense Fund attorneys Washington’s Supreme Court is expected to remain central to the dispute. 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Businesses Jobs Taxes Economic growth Washington’s long-term competitiveness The fight over the millionaire’s tax is quickly becoming one of the most consequential legal and economic battles in Washington state. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Signature gathering efforts continue statewide Constitutional lawsuits move forward Additional business leaders expected to speak publicly Economic migration trends likely to remain under scrutiny 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, taxes, business climate issues, and government accountability. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Business #Politics #Taxes #Economy #BreakingNews #Entrepreneurship #Seattle #USNews 2026-05-20T01:30:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Washington taxMillionaires taxIncome taxBusiness relocationTax burdenWashington stateEconomic impactTax policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1905296/critics-say-political-protests-interfere-with-educ-AWUdrEWjjL https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1905296_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1905296_original_360.mp4 Critics Say Political Protests Interfere With Education For The Center Square Daily host Esther Wickham discusses student walkouts and protests tied to immigration enforcement increasing nationwide, and education experts raising concerns about declining civics proficiency among K-12 students and the growing role of political activism in schools. School walkouts and protests increased from 58 incidents nationally in 2022 to 401 in 2026, according to a protest tracker by Defending Education. At the same time, more than 70% of K-12 students remain below proficiency in math and reading. In 2022, the average civics score for eighth-grade students was 2 points lower than in 2018. 2026-05-20T12:01:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 512 student protestseducationcivics educationpolitical activismimmigration enforcementschool walkoutseducation expertsdeclining proficiencycivic literacyactivism in schools https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1905418/jd-vance-promises-crackdown-on-medicaid-fraud-PRm8waT9aS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1905418_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1905418_original_360.mp4 JD Vance Promises Crackdown on Medicaid Fraud Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration is taking a far more aggressive approach toward Medicaid fraud and government abuse, arguing taxpayers and vulnerable Americans have suffered for years from large-scale fraud within public assistance programs. Speaking about healthcare fraud investigations, Vance accused the previous administration of failing to adequately confront fraudsters exploiting federal programs. The comments focused heavily on: Medicaid fraud Government oversight Healthcare spending Criminal enforcement Taxpayer protection ⚖️ TOP STORY: VANCE PROMISES TOUGHER FRAUD ENFORCEMENT Vance argued: ➡️ Fraud within Medicaid programs directly harms taxpayers ➡️ Criminal abuse of public benefits drains healthcare resources ➡️ The administration intends to aggressively pursue prosecutions According to Vance: “When somebody steals $1.4 billion from the Medicaid program, that is theft from you.” He added: Fraud also harms individuals legitimately relying on healthcare access Criminal enforcement must become a higher national priority Fraudsters should face prison sentences Vance contrasted the administration’s approach with the prior administration, arguing: “Now you’ve got a president and an administration who encourages those fraudsters to go to prison.” 💰 MEDICAID FRAUD UNDER NATIONAL SCRUTINY The administration has increasingly highlighted concerns involving: Medicaid fraud Identity theft Improper claims Abuse of federal assistance programs Officials argue fraud contributes to: Higher government spending Increased healthcare costs Reduced resources for legitimate recipients The administration has emphasized: Expanded investigations Criminal prosecutions Greater coordination with states Stronger anti-fraud enforcement efforts 🏥 HEALTHCARE AND TAXPAYER IMPACTS Supporters of stronger enforcement argue: Fraud undermines confidence in public programs Taxpayer resources should be protected aggressively Healthcare systems become less efficient when fraud increases Critics caution: Fraud figures can sometimes be politically overstated Enforcement efforts must avoid harming legitimate beneficiaries Administrative complexity can contribute to errors distinct from criminal fraud The broader debate continues surrounding: Federal healthcare spending Oversight systems Program integrity Government accountability 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Healthcare funding Medicaid recipients Taxpayer spending Government oversight Federal enforcement policy Healthcare fraud and entitlement spending remain major national political issues heading into the 2026 election cycle. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Additional federal fraud investigations expected Expanded enforcement efforts likely Ongoing debate over healthcare oversight continues Medicaid program integrity expected to remain major policy focus 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of healthcare policy, government oversight, fraud investigations, and national politics. #JDVance #Politics #Healthcare #Medicaid #Fraud #Government #BreakingNews #Taxpayer #USNews #HealthPolicy 2026-05-20T12:38:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 JD VanceMedicaid fraudGovernment abuseHealthcare spendingCriminal enforcementTaxpayer protectionUS NewsHealth Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1905477/europe-tried-wealth-taxes-most-gave-up-7mzelJ_xz_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1905477_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1905477_original_360.mp4 Europe Tried Wealth Taxes - Most Gave Up For The Center Square Daily host Esther Wickham is joined by Brett Rowland to talk about a series of proposals to tax America's wealthiest households put forward by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and other democrats. Supporters project trillions in new federal revenue while critics argue the plans would generate far less than promised while creating economic and legal complications. Democrats have introduced four major proposals this year aimed at millionaires and billionaires. Phillip Magness, a senior fellow at the California-based Independent Institute, said similar policies in Europe often produced lower-than-expected revenues and, in some cases, encouraged wealthy residents to relocate. 2026-05-20T13:00:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 456 wealth taxBernie SandersElizabeth Warrentax proposalsUS economyEuropean taxescapital flighttax revenuefiscal policycongressDemocratsbillionairesmillionaires https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1905578/john-thune-responds-after-trump-endorses-ken-paxto-LNySWIiTWU https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1905578_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1905578_original_360.mp4 John Thune Responds After Trump Endorses Ken Paxton Senate Majority Leader John Thune responded cautiously after President Donald Trump officially endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the upcoming Republican Senate primary against incumbent Senator John Cornyn. Speaking with reporters, Thune reaffirmed his support for Cornyn while acknowledging Trump’s endorsement decision is ultimately his own. The comments underscore growing political tensions inside the Republican Party ahead of a closely watched Senate race that could carry major implications for: GOP leadership Senate control Republican primary politics Trump’s influence within the party 🗳️ TOP STORY: THUNE STANDS BY CORNYN Thune emphasized: ➡️ He has consistently supported Senator John Cornyn ➡️ Cornyn remains an effective conservative senator ➡️ Trump’s endorsement does not change his position According to Thune: “Senator Cornyn is a principled conservative. He is a very effective senator for the state of Texas.” Thune added: “None of us control what the president does.” He also confirmed: ➡️ He will continue supporting Cornyn’s reelection campaign ➡️ His position has remained unchanged for months ⚖️ TRUMP ENDORSES KEN PAXTON President Trump’s endorsement of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton marks one of the most significant Republican primary endorsements of the 2026 cycle. The race is expected to become: One of the most expensive Senate primaries in the country A major test of Trump’s continued influence A battle between establishment and populist Republican factions Paxton has built strong support among: Trump-aligned conservatives Grassroots activists MAGA movement voters Cornyn remains: A longtime Senate leader Well connected within Republican leadership Closely tied to traditional GOP establishment networks 🏛️ SENATE MAJORITY QUESTIONS EMERGE Reporters also pressed Thune on whether the endorsement fight could complicate Republican efforts to maintain Senate control. The Texas race could have national implications involving: Candidate electability Republican fundraising Senate leadership dynamics General election competitiveness Republicans are defending a narrow Senate majority heading into the 2026 elections. 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Senate control Republican Party unity Trump’s political influence 2026 election strategy National conservative politics The Texas Senate race is already emerging as one of the most closely watched contests in the country. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Cornyn and Paxton expected to intensify campaigning Trump likely to remain heavily involved in the race Republican leadership divisions may continue surfacing Texas primary expected to draw national political attention 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of national politics, Senate races, Republican primaries, and the 2026 election cycle. #JohnThune #Trump #KenPaxton #JohnCornyn #Texas #Politics #Senate #BreakingNews #Republicans #Election2026 2026-05-20T13:38:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 John ThuneTrumpKen PaxtonJohn CornynTexasSenateRepublicanEndorsementPolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1905632/consumer-advocates-in-illinois-say-nicors-rate-hik-HNDNy1WauN https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1905632_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1905632_original_360.mp4 Consumer Advocates in Illinois Say Nicor’s Rate Hike Is Unreasonable, Profit-Driven For The Center Square Daily host Esther Wickham takes a look at headlines from across America: Arizona: Gov. Hobbs faces scrutiny over China-related bills https://www.thecentersquare.com/arizona/article_fb303529-ba7c-4195-ba95-5ad0413f395d.html Louisiana: Louisiana’s revamped orphan well cleanup program takes shape https://www.thecentersquare.com/louisiana/article_f848c2e1-369b-4848-bb5f-d2ba7b16f840.html New York: Mamdani touts first city-owned grocery store https://www.thecentersquare.com/new_york/article_eeb8babb-934a-4c05-a4c4-1399cd80502b.html Illinois: Consumer advocates say Nicor’s rate hike is unreasonable, profit-driven https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_ce1916b2-fb00-4215-bdd4-ae101e8ec1cc.html 2026-05-20T14:00:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 130 Nicor rate hikeconsumer advocatesIllinoisenergy pricesutility costsArizonaLouisianaNew Yorknews headlines https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1905715/vice-president-addresses-concerns-over-poland-troo-Te11Np8NMr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1905715_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1905715_original_360.mp4 Vice President Addresses Concerns Over Poland Troop Deployment Vice President JD Vance is defending the Trump administration’s handling of U.S. troop deployments in Europe following questions about military rotations involving Poland. Speaking to reporters, Vance rejected claims that the United States was significantly reducing its military presence in Poland, arguing instead that the administration is making strategic adjustments designed to strengthen overall American security. The comments come amid broader debates involving: NATO responsibilities European defense spending U.S. military commitments overseas The future of American involvement in Europe 🌍 TOP STORY: VANCE DEFENDS POLAND TROOP DECISION Vance clarified: ➡️ The administration delayed a troop rotation to Poland ➡️ The move did not represent a major troop withdrawal ➡️ The U.S. remains committed to supporting European allies According to Vance: “We’re not talking about pulling every single American troop out of Europe.” He argued: Poland remains capable of defending itself with U.S. support Resource adjustments are part of broader national security planning Europe should increasingly take ownership of its own defense Vance described the shift as: ➡️ A “standard delay in rotation” ➡️ A strategic realignment rather than a retreat 🏛️ EUROPEAN DEFENSE REMAINS MAJOR ISSUE The administration has increasingly emphasized: Burden-sharing within NATO Higher European defense spending Greater military self-sufficiency among allies Supporters argue: European nations should contribute more to regional defense U.S. military resources must remain flexible globally Strategic reallocations strengthen long-term American security Critics warn: Reducing visible U.S. presence could embolden adversaries NATO unity remains critical amid tensions with Russia Europe still relies heavily on American military support ⚖️ POLAND’S ROLE IN NATO Poland has become one of NATO’s most important eastern flank allies due to: Its proximity to Russia and Belarus Increased regional military tensions Strong defense spending commitments Support for Ukraine The country has: ➡️ Expanded defense investments significantly ➡️ Hosted additional NATO and U.S. military assets ➡️ Positioned itself as a leading regional security partner Vance’s comments suggest the administration still views Poland as a critical ally while encouraging broader European defense independence. 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: NATO strategy European security U.S. foreign policy Military readiness Relations with allies America’s military posture in Europe remains one of the most important geopolitical issues facing the administration. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT NATO defense spending debates expected to continue Additional troop posture reviews possible European allies likely to face increased pressure on defense commitments U.S.-Europe security strategy will remain closely watched globally 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of foreign policy, NATO, military strategy, and international politics. #JDVance #NATO #Poland #Europe #Military #ForeignPolicy #Politics #BreakingNews #NationalSecurity #USNews 2026-05-20T14:30:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 JD VancePolandTroop DeploymentNATOEuropean DefenseUS MilitaryForeign PolicyNational Security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1905745/could-seattles-economic-boom-be-losing-momentum-EoWnX6QcdA https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1905745_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1905745_original_360.mp4 Could Seattle’s Economic Boom Be Losing Momentum? New economic data is fueling debate over whether Seattle’s decades-long growth story is beginning to cool as housing demand softens, inventory rises, and questions grow surrounding taxes, remote work, immigration, and the future of the tech economy. During a recent episode of Everyday Economics, Center Square publisher Chris Krug and economist Orphe Divounguy discussed the latest trends impacting: Seattle’s housing market Population growth Tech employment Office vacancies Tax policy Economic competitiveness 🏠 TOP STORY: SEATTLE HOUSING MARKET SHOWS SIGNS OF COOLING According to the discussion: ➡️ Median Seattle-area home prices remain among the highest in the country ➡️ Housing inventory has risen sharply ➡️ Homes are staying on the market longer ➡️ Demand appears to be slowing The conversation noted: Seattle metro home prices remain near $865,000 to $873,000 Single-family home listings average roughly $985,000 Up to one-third of listings are reportedly cutting prices before selling Active inventory has climbed above 8,000 listings in some reports While the market remains expensive, economists argued the pace of demand growth has clearly slowed compared to the rapid appreciation seen over the last several decades. 💰 TAX POLICY AND TECH INDUSTRY CONCERNS The discussion also focused heavily on Washington’s newly enacted millionaire’s income tax: ➡️ A 9.9% tax on income above $1 million Krug argued: Highly mobile tech firms could increasingly relocate Washington’s tax climate may affect future investment decisions Seattle’s economy depends heavily on portable technology businesses The conversation referenced: Starbucks expanding operations in Tennessee Palantir relocating headquarters from Denver Concerns over long-term tech sector mobility Divounguy cautioned: Multiple economic forces are occurring simultaneously It may take years to isolate the precise impact of the tax Comparative economic analysis will be necessary 🏙️ REMOTE WORK AND IMMIGRATION FACTORS Economists also highlighted: Seattle’s high concentration of remote workers Office vacancy trends Slowing population growth Immigration and skilled labor concerns According to Divounguy: Nearly half of Seattle residents hold bachelor’s degrees or higher Roughly 22% of the population is foreign-born Reduced immigration and visa restrictions may impact housing demand He argued: ➡️ The situation is “more nuanced” than claims of economic collapse ➡️ Seattle is cooling rather than collapsing ➡️ Remote work patterns significantly complicate traditional economic measurements 🤖 AI AND FUTURE ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY The conversation also addressed: Artificial intelligence impacts on labor markets Future demand for office space Long-term employment shifts within the tech sector Divounguy noted: AI could reshape hiring and labor demand Economic effects are still unfolding Analysts must avoid oversimplifying current market trends The broader discussion reflects growing national debates involving: Tech industry concentration Remote work Tax competitiveness Urban economic resilience 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Housing affordability Property values Tax revenue Tech jobs Seattle’s long-term economic competitiveness Seattle’s economy remains one of the most closely watched urban growth models in the United States. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Economists will continue monitoring migration and housing trends Washington’s income tax remains under legal and political challenge AI and remote work impacts continue evolving Seattle’s economic trajectory likely to remain a major policy focus 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of housing markets, economic policy, tech industry trends, and regional development. #Seattle #HousingMarket #Economy #RealEstate #WashingtonState #Tech #Taxes #Business #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-20T14:39:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 746 Seattle economyHousing marketTech industryRemote workTax policyEconomic trendsOffice vacanciesPopulation growthImmigrationAI https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1905870/experts-clash-over-washingtons-drought-emergency-53zM3x8r3P https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1905870_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1905870_original_360.mp4 Experts Clash Over Washington’s "Drought Emergency" Washington’s debate over a potential drought emergency is intensifying as University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor Cliff Mass publicly challenges the state’s drought warnings, while climate officials defend the declaration as a necessary precaution. During Tuesday’s episode of Washington In Focus Daily, Center Square reporter Carleen Johnson examined: Washington’s drought outlook Reservoir and snowpack conditions Water supply concerns Climate policy debates Newly revised global warming projections 🌧️ TOP STORY: CLIFF MASS PUSHES BACK ON DROUGHT CLAIMS UW atmospheric sciences professor Cliff Mass sharply criticized Washington’s drought warnings, arguing: ➡️ Reservoirs are currently full ➡️ Historical data does not support claims of severe agricultural impacts ➡️ The drought concerns are being overstated Mass stated: “There’s never been a situation where the reservoirs were completely full and there was a problem for agriculture.” He emphasized: The Columbia River system remains stable Irrigation supplies for much of eastern Washington appear strong Yakima Basin reservoirs are currently “topped off” Mass argued the snowpack primarily impacts: ➡️ Early summer runoff ➡️ Reservoir replenishment while long-term summer irrigation depends more heavily on reservoir storage levels themselves. In his blog post, Mass called for the state’s drought declaration to be withdrawn immediately. 💧 STATE CLIMATOLOGIST DEFENDS DROUGHT WARNING Deputy State Climatologist Karin Bumbaco defended the state’s position, arguing: ➡️ Washington law allows drought declarations before impacts fully materialize ➡️ Forecast models show worsening conditions later this summer ➡️ Junior water users are already projected to face shortages According to Bumbaco: Junior Yakima Basin water users are projected to receive only 52% of normal water allotments Some irrigation districts are already planning water shutoffs Certain irrigation seasons may end weeks earlier than normal She acknowledged: Reservoirs currently remain full Conditions today appear stable The declaration is intended as an early warning mechanism Bumbaco also noted: ➡️ Senior water users experienced unprecedented curtailments in 2025 ➡️ Officials are attempting to avoid similar late-season shortages ⚖️ CLIMATE POLICY DEBATE CONTINUES Mass argued the drought warnings reflect broader climate policy activism tied to what he described as a “climate crisis agenda.” Meanwhile, the discussion also referenced new reporting from The New York Times indicating scientists are revising downward some previous worst-case climate warming projections. According to the reporting: ➡️ Earlier extreme warming scenarios are now viewed as less plausible ➡️ Renewable energy investments may be reducing projected emissions growth ➡️ Long-term warming forecasts are being adjusted downward from prior estimates The discussion tied these changes into broader questions involving: Washington climate policy Carbon pricing programs Energy costs Cap-and-invest revenues State emissions goals 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Agriculture Irrigation districts Water users Climate policy Energy costs Washington’s economy Water supply forecasting and climate policy remain among the most consequential and politically charged issues facing Washington state. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Water supply conditions will continue being monitored throughout summer Drought declarations may expand or change Climate policy debates are expected to intensify Washington emissions reporting remains under scrutiny 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, climate policy, drought conditions, agriculture, and government accountability. #WashingtonState #Drought #Climate #Agriculture #Water #Politics #BreakingNews #ClimateChange #Environment #USNews 2026-05-20T15:30:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 544 Washington droughtClimate policyCliff MassKarin BumbacoWater supplyAgricultureGlobal warmingRenewable energyClimate crisisState of Washington https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1905873/massie-defends-epstein-transparency-push-following-kmGlTKJZ9R https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1905873_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1905873_original_360.mp4 Massie Defends Epstein Transparency Push Following Election Defeat Congressman Thomas Massie delivered emotional and defiant remarks following his loss in Kentucky’s Republican House primary, using the moment to defend his transparency efforts surrounding the Epstein Files Transparency Act and broader accountability initiatives. Speaking to supporters, Massie emphasized what he described as the need for “basic decency” in government and public life while highlighting investigations and disclosures he says have impacted powerful international figures. The comments come as: Massie prepares to leave Congress Debate continues over transparency and accountability efforts The Epstein files controversy remains politically explosive nationwide ⚖️ TOP STORY: MASSIE DEFENDS TRANSPARENCY PUSH Massie stated: “We need basic decency.” He connected the statement directly to: ➡️ The Epstein Files Transparency Act ➡️ Government accountability efforts ➡️ Public transparency demands Massie noted the speech coincided with: ➡️ The six-month anniversary of the Epstein Files Transparency Act During his remarks, he claimed the effort had already contributed to consequences involving: CEOs Diplomats International political figures Members of foreign governments The crowd repeatedly applauded and cheered throughout the speech. 🏛️ MASSIE SIGNALS AGGRESSIVE FINAL MONTHS Massie also emphasized: ➡️ He still has several months remaining in Congress ➡️ He intends to continue pursuing accountability efforts ➡️ His departure will not slow his advocacy He told supporters: “I got seven months left in Congress.” The comments suggest Massie plans to remain highly active politically during the remainder of his term. ⚖️ EPSTEIN FILES REMAIN NATIONAL FLASHPOINT The Epstein files controversy continues generating: Public scrutiny Political debate Calls for transparency Demands for additional document releases Supporters of further disclosures argue: The public deserves full transparency Powerful individuals should face accountability Government agencies have withheld important information Others caution: Allegations and associations should be treated carefully Due process protections remain important Public speculation can outpace verified evidence The issue remains politically and culturally volatile nationwide. 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Congressional politics Government transparency Public trust Accountability debates National political discourse Massie has long positioned himself as an independent and confrontational figure within Congress, and his departure could reshape parts of the Republican political landscape. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Massie remains in office for several more months Transparency debates surrounding Epstein-related records likely to continue Additional congressional and legal developments remain possible Kentucky Republicans now prepare for a transition in representation 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of national politics, congressional races, government transparency, and accountability investigations. #ThomasMassie #Politics #Congress #Kentucky #EpsteinFiles #Transparency #BreakingNews #Government #USNews #Accountability 2026-05-20T15:30:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Thomas MassieEpstein FilesTransparencyAccountabilityCongressKentuckyUS PoliticsGovernment TransparencyElection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1906061/sean-duffy-clashes-with-kirsten-gillibrand-over-pe-nxCvCCRs9y https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1906061_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1906061_original_360.mp4 Sean Duffy Clashes With Kirsten Gillibrand Over Penn Station Funding A tense exchange erupted between Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand during a Senate hearing over federal funding for New York infrastructure projects, including the multibillion-dollar Penn Station redevelopment effort. The heated back-and-forth focused on: Federal transportation funding Oversight authority New York transit conditions Infrastructure spending priorities Congressional control over appropriated funds The confrontation highlighted growing national tensions surrounding how federal transportation dollars are allocated and managed. 🚆 TOP STORY: DUFFY AND GILLIBRAND CLASH OVER PENN STATION During the exchange, Duffy referenced: ➡️ The federal government’s planned $8 billion investment into Penn Station redevelopment ➡️ Concerns surrounding subway cleanliness and transit conditions ➡️ Questions about federal oversight authority Duffy argued: Federal taxpayers contribute heavily to New York transit systems The Department of Transportation retains discretion over some funding decisions Infrastructure investments should come with accountability expectations At one point Duffy asked: “We’re going to give $8 billion to rebuild Penn Station. Is that a joke?” ⚖️ GILLIBRAND PUSHES BACK Gillibrand strongly defended Congress’ role in the funding process, arguing: ➡️ Congress appropriates transportation funding ➡️ Federal agencies are responsible for distributing money already approved by lawmakers ➡️ Delays in releasing funds have triggered legal disputes in some cases Gillibrand emphasized: “We are the appropriators, not you.” The exchange grew increasingly combative as both sides interrupted one another over: Spending authority Transit oversight Infrastructure priorities Executive branch discretion 🏛️ INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING UNDER SCRUTINY The dispute reflects broader national debates involving: Federal infrastructure spending Public transit conditions Oversight of taxpayer dollars Delays in federal grant distribution Penn Station remains one of the largest and most expensive transportation redevelopment projects in the United States. New York transit systems continue facing: Aging infrastructure challenges Safety and cleanliness concerns Funding disputes Massive modernization costs 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Transit riders Federal infrastructure funding Taxpayer spending New York transportation systems Congressional oversight authority Infrastructure spending and federal oversight remain major political issues nationwide. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Penn Station redevelopment negotiations continue Federal transit funding oversight debates expected to intensify Congress and transportation officials likely to continue clashing over spending authority Additional hearings and funding battles remain possible 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of transportation policy, infrastructure funding, federal oversight, and national politics. #SeanDuffy #KirstenGillibrand #PennStation #Infrastructure #Transportation #Politics #BreakingNews #NewYork #Transit #USNews 2026-05-20T16:30:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Sean DuffyKirsten GillibrandPenn StationInfrastructureFundingTransportationSenate hearingNew YorkTransit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1906062/washington-income-tax-repeal-effort-sees-overwhelm-UIbiPVyn0Z https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1906062_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1906062_original_360.mp4 Washington Income Tax Repeal Effort Sees ‘Overwhelming’ Response Washington’s battle over the newly enacted millionaire’s income tax is escalating rapidly as Let’s Go Washington reports an overwhelming statewide response to its repeal initiative campaign. Just one week after launching Initiative to the People 26-645, organizers say they are seeing unprecedented public engagement from individuals asking how they can: Volunteer Gather signatures Obtain petitions Support the repeal effort The initiative seeks to overturn Washington’s newly enacted 9.9% income tax on earnings above $1 million. ⚖️ TOP STORY: REPEAL EFFORT GAINS MOMENTUM According to Let’s Go Washington: ➡️ The organization has “never had a response like this” ➡️ Public interest has surged within just the first week ➡️ Volunteers statewide are rapidly joining the campaign The initiative campaign now faces: ➡️ A 44-day deadline to gather signatures ➡️ A requirement of at least 309,000 valid voter signatures ➡️ A practical target closer to 400,000 signatures to account for invalid or duplicate submissions 💰 BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION JOINS FIGHT The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) has formally partnered with Let’s Go Washington to assist with signature gathering efforts. BIAW Executive Vice President Greg Lane argued: The tax threatens economic development Job creators may increasingly leave Washington Construction businesses structured as LLCs could be disproportionately affected Lane explained: ➡️ Construction projects often take years before generating income ➡️ Builders may receive several years of earnings all at once ➡️ Income recognition timing could push some businesses into the tax threshold unexpectedly ⚠️ CONCERNS OVER FUTURE TAX EXPANSION Lane also warned: “This is only the beginning.” Critics argue: The current tax framework could expand over time Future lawmakers may lower the income threshold More Washington families and small businesses could eventually be impacted Supporters of the tax reject those concerns and argue: The tax targets only ultra-high earners Washington’s tax system remains regressive Additional revenue is needed for state priorities ⚖️ CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS REMAIN Meanwhile, Economic Opportunity Institute policy associate Annie Klick defended the measure and acknowledged the constitutionality question will ultimately be decided by the courts. Klick noted: The legal dispute centers heavily on whether income constitutes property Washington’s constitutional interpretation differs from many other states Supporters are preparing for a future ballot fight if the initiative qualifies The income tax currently faces: ➡️ A constitutional lawsuit in Klickitat County Superior Court ➡️ A statewide repeal initiative campaign 🗳️ CRITICS TARGET ‘REFERENDUM-PROOF’ STRATEGY Lane also criticized lawmakers for attaching a “necessity clause” to the legislation, which opponents argue prevented voters from challenging the law through referendum. Critics argue: The process damaged public trust Lawmakers ignored widespread opposition Voters were intentionally blocked from weighing in directly The repeal effort is now expected to become one of Washington’s largest political campaigns heading into 2026. 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Taxes Businesses Construction industry employers Constitutional law Washington’s economic competitiveness The fight over the income tax is rapidly becoming one of the most significant political and legal battles in Washington state. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Signature gathering continues statewide Constitutional lawsuits remain active Ballot qualification efforts intensify over the next 44 days Additional business groups may join the repeal campaign 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington politics, taxes, economic policy, and government accountability. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Politics #Taxes #Business #Economy #BreakingNews #Entrepreneurship #Government #USNews 2026-05-20T16:30:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 490 Washington income taxTax repealMillionaires taxInitiative 26-645Lets Go WashingtonBIAWGreg LaneAnnie KlickTax policyWashington politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1906205/john-thune-confident-gop-will-hold-senate-majority-ziRyxsojsd https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1906205_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1906205_original_360.mp4 John Thune Confident GOP Will Hold Senate Majority Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Republicans remain confident they can maintain — and potentially expand — their Senate majority despite growing political attention surrounding President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Senator John Cornyn. Speaking with reporters, Thune outlined what he believes are the core ingredients necessary for Republicans to succeed in competitive Senate races heading into the 2026 election cycle. The comments come as: Republicans prepare for several high-profile battleground races Internal GOP divisions continue surfacing in key primaries Senate control remains one of the most important national political fights 🗳️ TOP STORY: THUNE CONFIDENT ABOUT GOP SENATE OUTLOOK Thune argued successful campaigns require: ➡️ Strong candidates ➡️ A proven record of accomplishment ➡️ Financial resources ➡️ Effective messaging ➡️ A major turnout and ground-game operation According to Thune: “It starts with quality candidates.” He said Republicans currently have: The right candidates The right resources Strong positioning in key battleground states Thune also pushed back against growing skepticism surrounding Republican prospects, saying: “I’m very confident we’ll hang on and maybe even expand the majority of the United States Senate.” ⚖️ TRUMP ENDORSEMENT ADDS NEW POLITICAL PRESSURE The comments followed questions surrounding: ➡️ President Trump’s endorsement of Ken Paxton ➡️ Ongoing tensions between establishment Republicans and Trump-aligned conservatives ➡️ Concerns about potentially divisive GOP primaries Thune previously reaffirmed support for Senator John Cornyn while acknowledging: Trump ultimately controls his own endorsements Senate leadership and Trump do not always align strategically Competitive primaries can complicate Senate races The Texas race is expected to become: One of the most closely watched Senate contests in the country A major test of Trump’s influence inside the GOP A critical race for Senate control calculations 🏛️ SENATE CONTROL REMAINS HIGH-STAKES BATTLE Both parties are already heavily focused on: Candidate recruitment Fundraising Ground operations Voter turnout strategies The Senate majority will shape: Judicial confirmations Legislative priorities Oversight authority Federal policy direction Republicans continue emphasizing: Economic issues Inflation Border security Government spending National security Democrats are expected to focus heavily on: Healthcare Abortion access Democracy concerns Economic fairness 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Senate control National legislation Party leadership Trump’s influence within the GOP The broader 2026 political landscape The Senate map is expected to remain one of the most consequential political battlegrounds in the country. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Additional Senate candidates expected to enter races GOP primary battles likely to intensify Fundraising and campaign operations expected to accelerate Trump endorsements expected to continue shaping Republican contests 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Senate races, Republican politics, campaign strategy, and the 2026 election cycle. #JohnThune #Politics #Senate #Republicans #Election2026 #Trump #Congress #BreakingNews #GOP #USNews 2026-05-20T17:30:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 John ThuneGOP SenateSenate MajorityElection 2026Republican PartyUS PoliticsSenate RacesDonald TrumpKen PaxtonJohn Cornyn https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1906289/jd-vance-says-america-cannot-be-the-policeman-of-t-vfcY6vZjjD https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1906289_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1906289_original_360.mp4 JD Vance Says America Cannot Be ‘The Policeman of the World’ Vice President JD Vance is defending the Trump administration’s approach to U.S. military deployments in Europe, arguing the United States must prioritize American security while encouraging European allies to take greater responsibility for their own defense. Speaking about troop posture and NATO strategy, Vance said the administration is focused on maintaining regional stability while reassessing how American military resources are allocated globally. The comments come amid broader debates involving: NATO burden-sharing U.S. troop deployments European defense spending American foreign policy priorities The future of U.S.-Europe security relations 🌍 TOP STORY: VANCE CALLS FOR GREATER EUROPEAN SELF-DEFENSE Vance argued: ➡️ Poland remains capable of defending itself with U.S. support ➡️ The administration is strategically shifting resources ➡️ Europe must increasingly “stand on its own two feet” According to Vance: “The United States cannot be the policeman of the world.” He emphasized: The administration is not withdrawing all troops from Europe Military adjustments are intended to maximize American security Regional allies must take greater ownership of defense responsibilities Vance framed the policy as: ➡️ A long-term strategic realignment ➡️ A continuation of priorities dating back to President Trump’s first administration 🏛️ NATO BURDEN-SHARING REMAINS KEY ISSUE The Trump administration has repeatedly pushed: Higher European defense spending Increased military self-sufficiency among allies Reduced reliance on the United States Supporters argue: Europe possesses the economic capacity to defend itself more aggressively U.S. military resources must remain flexible globally Burden-sharing strengthens NATO over the long term Critics warn: Reduced American presence could weaken deterrence Russia remains a major security threat NATO unity depends heavily on visible U.S. commitments 🇵🇱 POLAND’S ROLE IN EUROPEAN SECURITY Poland remains one of NATO’s most strategically important allies due to: Its proximity to Russia and Belarus Strong defense spending increases Support for Ukraine Expanded regional military cooperation Vance’s remarks suggest: ➡️ The administration still views Poland as a critical partner ➡️ Future strategy will involve encouraging broader European defense leadership 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: NATO strategy U.S.-Europe relations Global military posture Defense spending International security policy America’s role in Europe remains one of the most consequential geopolitical issues facing the administration. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT NATO burden-sharing debates expected to continue Additional troop posture reviews possible European allies likely to face increased pressure on defense commitments U.S. foreign policy strategy in Europe will remain closely watched 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of NATO, military strategy, foreign policy, and international politics. #JDVance #NATO #Europe #Poland #Military #ForeignPolicy #Politics #BreakingNews #NationalSecurity #USNews 2026-05-20T18:30:58.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 JD VanceNATOEuropeUS foreign policyMilitary deploymentsDefense spendingPolandNational securityBurden sharing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1906440/trump-says-u-s-has-strongest-border-weve-ever-had-zShzvHIQpQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1906440_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1906440_original_360.mp4 Trump Says U.S. Has ‘Strongest Border We’ve Ever Had’ President Donald Trump is continuing to highlight border security and immigration enforcement as major priorities of his administration, arguing recent policies have dramatically reduced illegal border crossings while emphasizing support for legal immigration through established processes. Speaking about immigration and border enforcement, Trump described the current border situation as the strongest in U.S. history while arguing immigrants must enter the country legally and demonstrate support for American values and national security. The comments come amid ongoing national debates involving: Border security Illegal immigration Deportation policy Legal immigration reform National security concerns 🇺🇸 TOP STORY: TRUMP PRAISES BORDER SECURITY EFFORTS Trump argued: ➡️ Illegal crossings have fallen dramatically ➡️ Border enforcement measures are working ➡️ The administration is prioritizing national security According to Trump: “We have the strongest border we’ve ever had.” He claimed: ➡️ Illegal migrants are no longer freely entering the country ➡️ Immigration must occur through legal channels ➡️ The administration supports lawful immigration processes Trump emphasized: “They can come in, but they have to come in legally.” ⚖️ IMMIGRATION AND NATIONAL SECURITY MESSAGE Trump also framed immigration as: A national security issue A sovereignty issue A legal process issue He argued: ➡️ The United States must carefully vet entrants ➡️ Immigrants should support and respect the country ➡️ Dangerous individuals should be prevented from entering The administration has continued emphasizing: Border wall construction and barriers Deportation enforcement Asylum restrictions Expanded immigration vetting Supporters argue: Strong enforcement protects American workers and communities Border security remains essential to national stability Illegal immigration places pressure on public systems Critics argue: Some policies may be overly restrictive Immigration reform should include expanded legal pathways Humanitarian concerns remain important 🏛️ BORDER SECURITY REMAINS MAJOR POLITICAL ISSUE Immigration continues to rank among the most important national political issues heading into the 2026 election cycle. Republicans have heavily focused on: Illegal immigration Crime concerns Border enforcement Cartel activity Fentanyl trafficking Democrats continue emphasizing: Immigration reform Humanitarian protections Workforce needs Pathways to citizenship The issue remains one of the most polarizing debates in American politics. 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Border security Immigration policy National politics Federal law enforcement The 2026 election landscape Immigration policy is expected to remain central to both White House messaging and congressional debates. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Additional immigration enforcement measures possible Border funding debates expected in Congress Legal immigration reform discussions likely to continue Border security expected to remain a major campaign issue 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of immigration policy, border security, national politics, and federal enforcement efforts. #Trump #BorderSecurity #Immigration #Politics #BreakingNews #Border #NationalSecurity #USNews #IllegalImmigration #WhiteHouse 2026-05-20T19:30:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 25 TrumpBorder SecurityImmigrationIllegal ImmigrationNational SecurityUS PoliticsWhite HouseBorder WallDeportation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1906563/illinois-foid-card-lawsuit-super-bowl-subsidies-cr-d607nYsbLh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1906563_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1906563_original_360.mp4 Illinois FOID Card Lawsuit, Super Bowl Subsidies Criticized | The Center Square Daily Minnesota prosecutors have charged an ICE agent following a January shooting during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis, escalating tensions between state officials and federal immigration authorities. State Attorney General Keith Ellison backed the prosecution while federal officials called the case politically motivated. Meanwhile, Wisconsin’s bipartisan tax rebate deal collapsed in dramatic fashion after Senate Republicans and Democrats rejected the proposal despite support from Gov. Tony Evers. The failed deal included taxpayer rebate checks, school funding increases, and tax relief measures. Also in today’s episode: • Tennessee lands the 2030 Super Bowl with millions in taxpayer funding • Debate grows over public subsidies for stadium projects • New York court blocks most ICE courthouse arrests • California transparency fight over a $1.1 billion state capitol project • Georgia primary races head to runoffs • Spirit Airlines workers file class action lawsuit after layoffs Plus: Illinois In Focus with Greg Bishop examining the Floyd lawsuit. The Center Square Daily delivers non-partisan reporting focused on taxpayers, government accountability, public policy, and state politics. NEW YORK https://www.thecentersquare.com/new_york/article_0cd680c7-65ec-4587-be63-dfd5c158874c.html CALIFORNIA https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_71e1127d-020e-4a76-aaa4-d45719426979.html GEORGIA https://www.thecentersquare.com/georgia/article_107c05e5-a579-4391-bd8d-e2fb13a1a036.html NATIONAL https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_d6b94769-cf73-5e47-998d-4e1016a87e6b.html #ICE #Wisconsin #TaxpayerNews #SuperBowl #Politics #GovernmentSpending #Minnesota #Immigration #CenterSquareDaily #BreakingNews ____________ 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:40 ICE agent charges 03:37 Wisconsin tax deal saga 10:37 TN Superbowl Backlash 16:00 America's Talking 18:32 FOID Card Lawsuit 2026-05-20T19:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1884 Illinois FOIDlawsuitSuper Bowl subsidiesICE agent chargesWisconsin tax dealgovernment accountabilitytaxpayer newsstate politicspublic policyMinnesotaTennessee Super BowlNew York ICE arrestsCalifornia transparencyGeorgia primariesSpirit Airlines layoffs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1906656/vp-vance-rejects-claims-trump-is-rewarding-putin-04NiLCpGa5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1906656_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1906656_original_360.mp4 VP Vance Rejects Claims Trump Is ‘Rewarding Putin’ Vice President JD Vance is defending the Trump administration’s foreign policy approach toward Ukraine, Poland, and Russia after facing criticism that recent military and diplomatic decisions could weaken key European allies. Speaking to reporters, Vance rejected accusations that President Donald Trump is “rewarding Putin,” arguing instead that Trump has consistently supported Ukraine’s survival while also prioritizing American strategic interests. The comments come amid continuing debates involving: NATO burden-sharing U.S. military commitments in Europe Ukraine support Poland’s security role America First foreign policy 🌍 TOP STORY: VANCE DEFENDS TRUMP’S UKRAINE RECORD Vance argued: ➡️ No president has done more to help Ukraine survive Russia’s invasion than Donald Trump ➡️ Trump provided lethal military aid that previous administrations avoided ➡️ The administration remains supportive of key European allies, including Poland Referencing Trump’s past remarks, Vance said: “Obama gave him sheets. I gave him javelins.” He argued the Javelin anti-tank missile systems played a major role in: Strengthening Ukraine’s defenses Preserving Ukrainian sovereignty Helping deter Russian military advances 🇵🇱 VANCE: ‘WE LOVE POLAND’ Vance also pushed back strongly against claims that the administration is punishing Poland or weakening NATO allies. According to Vance: ➡️ The administration “loves Poland” ➡️ Poland remains a critical ally ➡️ U.S. strategy is focused on maximizing American security while encouraging greater European self-defense He emphasized: The administration is not abandoning Europe The goal is strategic burden-sharing European nations must increasingly “stand on their own two feet” ⚖️ AMERICA FIRST FOREIGN POLICY Vance framed the administration’s approach as: ➡️ Focused on American interests first ➡️ Avoiding endless global military commitments ➡️ Encouraging stronger allied responsibility Supporters argue: European nations should contribute more to regional defense U.S. military resources must remain strategically flexible America cannot indefinitely serve as “the policeman of the world” Critics argue: Reducing visible U.S. commitments could embolden Russia NATO unity remains essential Allies may view shifting policies as destabilizing 🏛️ NATO AND UKRAINE REMAIN CENTRAL ISSUES The debate continues as: NATO allies increase defense spending Ukraine remains dependent on Western military support Questions grow over long-term U.S. commitments abroad Poland has emerged as: ➡️ One of NATO’s strongest eastern flank allies ➡️ A major military and logistical hub supporting Ukraine ➡️ A key player in European security strategy 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: NATO strategy U.S.-Europe relations Ukraine support Global security policy American military posture overseas Foreign policy and alliance strategy remain major issues heading into the 2026 political cycle. 📅 WHAT’S NEXT NATO burden-sharing debates expected to continue Ukraine funding discussions likely to remain contentious U.S. troop posture in Europe may continue evolving European allies expected to face increased pressure on defense spending 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of foreign policy, NATO, Ukraine, military strategy, and international politics. #JDVance #Trump #Ukraine #Poland #NATO #Russia #ForeignPolicy #Politics #NationalSecurity #USNews 2026-05-20T20:49:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 JD VanceTrumpUkraineRussiaPolandNATOForeign PolicyUS PoliticsMilitary Aid https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1906659/pierce-county-council-candidate-claims-gamesmanshi-rlhhmzI0xH https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1906659_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1906659_original_360.mp4 Pierce County Council Candidate Claims “Gamesmanship” in Filing Dispute Pierce County Council Candidate Claims “Gamesmanship” in Filing Dispute 2026-05-20T20:49:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 160 Pierce County CouncilCandidate disputeElection filingGamesmanshipVoter registrationPolitical maneuveringWashington politicsFiling rejectionCouncil election https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1906717/blinn-charter-establishes-requirements-for-candida-JAYi_aTrq6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1906717_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1906717_original_360.mp4 Blinn: Charter Establishes Requirements for Candidates Blinn: Charter Establishes Requirements for Candidates 2026-05-20T21:11:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 131 BlinnCharterCandidate qualificationsLegal requirementsGovernment officeElection lawVoter registrationResidency requirementsLegal precedentCourt ruling https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1906720/education-spending-problem-has-led-to-student-prof-84eCf1wlV4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1906720_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1906720_original_360.mp4 "Education spending problem has led to student proficiency decline." Interview with Ryan Walters, CEO of Teacher Freedom Alliance May 15, 2026 The Center Square 2026-05-20T21:17:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 160 education spendingstudent proficiencyRyan WaltersTeacher Freedom Allianceeducation reformschool fundingeducation policyparental rightspublic education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1906722/candidate-recounts-crowd-protesting-outside-home-7HC5Rhni8S https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1906722_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1906722_original_360.mp4 Candidate Recounts Crowd Protesting Outside Home Candidate Recounts Crowd Protesting Outside Home 2026-05-20T21:18:50.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 143 protestcandidatehomeSeattlePierce CountyMike Solanelectionpolitical protestsafety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1906765/trump-says-u-s-will-defend-strategic-interests-acr-qFtNAmJNXS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1906765_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1906765_original_360.mp4 Trump Says U.S. Will Defend Strategic Interests Across the Hemisphere President Donald Trump is continuing to emphasize an America-first national security strategy, promising aggressive action against crime, instability, and foreign influence throughout the Western Hemisphere. Speaking during remarks focused on security and geopolitical competition, Trump highlighted strategic regions stretching from the Arctic to the Panama Canal while warning against what he described as “foreign encroachment.” The comments come amid growing concerns involving: Border security Cartel activity Chinese influence in Latin America Arctic competition Maritime trade security TOP STORY: TRUMP SIGNALS BROADER SECURITY PUSH Trump declared: “We will drive out the forces of lawlessness and crime and foreign encroachment.” He referenced: The Gulf of America The Arctic Havana The Panama Canal The remarks framed the administration’s priorities as: Defending American influence Securing strategic trade corridors Combating organized crime Countering foreign geopolitical expansion Trump suggested the administration is already actively pursuing many of those goals. PANAMA CANAL AND ARCTIC GROWING IN IMPORTANCE The Panama Canal remains: One of the world’s most critical shipping routes Central to global trade and supply chains Increasingly important in geopolitical competition Meanwhile, the Arctic has become: A growing strategic focus for world powers Important for shipping access and energy development A region of increasing military activity U.S. officials have increasingly warned about: Chinese investment and influence abroad Strategic infrastructure control Expanding global competition BORDER SECURITY MESSAGE CONTINUES Trump’s remarks also tied foreign policy issues to: Border enforcement Organized crime Illegal immigration Cartel violence The administration continues emphasizing: Tougher immigration enforcement Expanded border operations Greater regional security coordination Stronger national sovereignty protections Supporters argue: The U.S. must maintain strong influence in the Western Hemisphere Criminal organizations and hostile foreign powers threaten stability Strategic shipping and infrastructure routes are vital national interests Critics caution: Expanding geopolitical rhetoric may heighten tensions International cooperation remains necessary Some proposals could face logistical and diplomatic challenges WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: U.S. foreign policy Border security Maritime trade Latin American relations Arctic strategy National security planning The administration’s approach reflects a broader focus on strategic competition and hemispheric influence. WHAT’S NEXT Additional focus on Arctic and Latin American policy expected Border enforcement efforts likely to continue expanding Strategic shipping and infrastructure debates expected to intensify U.S.-China geopolitical competition likely to remain central HASHTAGS #Trump #NationalSecurity #ForeignPolicy #PanamaCanal #Arctic #Politics #BreakingNews #BorderSecurity #Geopolitics #USNews 2026-05-20T22:11:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 20 TrumpNational SecurityForeign PolicyWestern HemisphereBorder SecurityGeopoliticsPanama CanalArcticCrimeUS News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1906773/seattle-democrats-breaks-with-mayor-over-business-YVlHnjfCj0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1906773_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1906773_original_360.mp4 Seattle Democrats Breaks With Mayor Over Business Exodus Concerns + Bridge Price Tag Skyrockets A second Democratic member of the Seattle City Council is now publicly raising concerns over comments made by Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson regarding businesses and wealthy residents potentially leaving the city and state over rising taxes and regulations. During an exclusive interview with Center Square Seattle reporter Randy Diamond, Seattle City Councilman Rob Saka said he disagrees with dismissing concerns from employers and higher-income residents who say mounting tax burdens and regulations are driving people out of Seattle and Washington. The comments come amid ongoing debate surrounding: Seattle’s economic climate Washington’s new income tax Business relocation concerns Corporate layoffs Economic uncertainty in the region TOP STORY: ROB SAKA SPEAKS OUT Councilman Saka said he is personally concerned about the economic consequences of major employers potentially leaving the city. The discussion focused heavily on: Starbucks’ presence in Seattle Layoffs involving corporate employees Concerns over job growth The broader business environment in Seattle Saka said: “I personally disagree with the approach.” He added: “I do find it gravely concerning when any major employer picks up its crayons and heads to another play box and takes jobs with it.” Saka emphasized: Businesses, workers, and families should all have a voice Leaders should not “dismiss or trivialize” concerns Seattle should focus on collaborative problem solving SECOND DEMOCRAT TO BREAK RANKS Saka is now the second Seattle Democrat in recent weeks to publicly express concern over the mayor’s messaging regarding business and wealth flight. The episode also referenced prior comments from Seattle City Councilman Bob Kettle, who similarly warned against dismissing concerns about: Tax burdens Regulation Economic competitiveness Potential business departures The debate comes as Washington’s new millionaire’s income tax faces: A repeal initiative effort Constitutional legal challenges Growing criticism from some business leaders PIERCE COUNTY RACE HEADS TO BALLOT AFTER COURT WIN The episode also highlighted a major court ruling involving former Seattle Police Officers Guild President Mike Solan, who successfully challenged an attempt to remove him from the Pierce County Council District 7 ballot. Solan argued: The challenge was politically motivated County officials attempted to block his candidacy He met residency requirements to run A judge ultimately ruled: Pierce County’s voter registration requirement created too high a legal barrier Solan’s candidacy can proceed The race now heads toward the August primary. INTERSTATE BRIDGE PROJECT COSTS CONTINUE CLIMBING The episode also examined the growing controversy surrounding the Interstate Bridge Replacement project connecting Washington and Oregon across the Columbia River. Officials confirmed: Project costs have jumped dramatically The estimated price tag now ranges from $13.5 billion to $15.2 billion Tolls will begin before the new bridge is completed Critics, including Rep. John Ley, argue: Light rail expansion is unnecessarily inflating costs Current ridership projections do not justify rail construction Bus transit alternatives would be significantly cheaper WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Seattle jobs Business retention Taxes Transportation costs Regional economic growth Washington politics Economic competitiveness, taxation, and infrastructure spending are quickly becoming some of the most important political issues in Washington state. WHAT’S NEXT Seattle business climate debate expected to continue Mike Solan’s campaign now moves toward the August primary Interstate Bridge tolling and cost debates likely to intensify Washington income tax legal and political battles continue HASHTAGS #Seattle #WashingtonState #Politics #Business #Economy #Taxes #Transportation #BreakingNews #Infrastructure #USNews 2026-05-20T22:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1344 Seattle politicsBusiness exodusMayor Katie WilsonRob SakaTaxesRegulationsStarbucksLayoffsJob growthEconomic climateWashington income taxPierce CountyMike SolanInterstate BridgeConstruction costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1906795/after-school-program-orgs-seek-70m-in-new-state-gr-mUOh9_U_7X https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1906795_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1906795_original_360.mp4 After-school program orgs seek $70M in new state grants to cover gap from fed cuts (The Center Square) – A coalition of nonprofit organizations that provide after-school and summer programs for Illinois students is warning their services may suffer if they don’t get more state funding. 2026-05-20T23:10:58.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 97 after-school programssummer programsIllinois grantsstate fundingnonprofit organizationseducation fundingchildcarefederal cutspolitical debate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1907865/illinois-firearm-id-lawsuit-could-impact-civil-rig-d253g9n7H6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1907865_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1907865_original_360.mp4 Illinois Firearm ID Lawsuit Could Impact Civil Rights Cases Nationwide Description: In this Illinois In Focus segment, Greg Bishop speaks with New Civil Liberties Alliance Senior Litigation Counsel Jacob Huebert about the ongoing legal challenge involving Illinois’ FOID card system. The lawsuit raises major constitutional questions surrounding Illinois firearm identification requirements, due process protections, and Second Amendment rights. This segment covers: • What Illinois FOID laws require • The legal arguments challenging the system • Potential impacts on gun owners statewide • Broader constitutional and public policy questions The Center Square Daily delivers non-partisan reporting focused on taxpayers, constitutional rights, public policy, and state government. 📍 More Illinois coverage at The Center Square #Illinois #FOID #SecondAmendment #GunRights #IllinoisPolitics #LegalNews #Firearms #CenterSquareDaily #Constitution #BreakingNews 2026-05-21T13:01:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 767 IllinoisfirearmIDlawsuitcivil rightsgun controlSecond Amendmentconstitutional rightsdue processJacob HuebertThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1907876/ted-cruz-calls-for-safeguards-on-sports-betting-an-XCDLHp8IHo https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1907876_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1907876_original_360.mp4 Ted Cruz Calls for Safeguards on Sports Betting and Prediction Markets Sen. Ted Cruz is calling for stronger oversight and safeguards surrounding sports betting and prediction markets, warning that legalized gambling carries significant risks and could threaten the integrity of professional and collegiate sports. Speaking during a Senate hearing focused on sports betting and prediction markets, Cruz emphasized that gambling has rapidly expanded across the United States and now touches millions of sports fans nationwide. The discussion focused on: Sports betting regulation Integrity of athletic competition Gambling addiction concerns Prediction markets Federal and state oversight TOP STORY: CRUZ CALLS FOR MODERATION AND REGULATION Cruz noted: 39 states and Washington D.C. now allow some form of sports betting Sports gambling has become increasingly mainstream Even supporters acknowledge it carries “serious risks” According to Cruz: “It should be regulated and it should be done, if at all, in moderation.” Cruz clarified the hearing was not focused on banning gambling in states where it is already legal. Instead, he said lawmakers are focused on: Preserving the integrity of sports Protecting consumers Preventing corruption and manipulation CONCERNS OVER SPORTS INTEGRITY Cruz raised concerns about: Maintaining the authenticity of sports competitions Protecting public trust in games and athletes Potential risks tied to expanded betting markets He framed the issue as: ➡️ A balance between legalized gambling and protecting sports integrity ➡️ A growing challenge as betting platforms continue expanding nationally Prediction markets and sports wagering have become increasingly controversial as: Online platforms expand access Younger audiences participate more frequently States continue debating legalization NATIONAL SPORTS BETTING DEBATE CONTINUES Since the Supreme Court struck down the federal sports betting ban in 2018, states have rapidly expanded legalized wagering markets. Supporters argue: Regulation is better than illegal underground betting Legal sports books generate tax revenue Consumer protections improve under regulated systems Critics warn: Gambling addiction risks are growing Advertising saturation is increasing Integrity concerns could eventually impact sports leagues and athletes Prediction markets have also drawn increased scrutiny over: Federal regulation Commodity trading rules Market manipulation concerns Event-based wagering WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Sports leagues Gambling regulation Consumer protection State tax revenue Professional and collegiate athletics Sports betting regulation is becoming one of the fastest-growing policy debates in both state governments and Congress. WHAT’S NEXT Additional Senate hearings on gambling oversight possible Federal regulatory scrutiny of prediction markets may continue States expected to keep expanding sports betting access Integrity and addiction concerns likely to remain central to debate HASHTAGS #TedCruz #SportsBetting #Gambling #PredictionMarkets #Politics #Congress #Sports #BreakingNews #Regulation #USNews 2026-05-21T13:02:56.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 Ted CruzSports BettingGamblingPrediction MarketsRegulationPoliticsCongressSports IntegrityConsumer ProtectionUS News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1907995/minnesota-charges-ice-agent-after-minneapolis-shoo-4Dqj3C_vOY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1907995_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1907995_original_360.mp4 Minnesota Charges ICE Agent After Minneapolis Shooting During Immigration Operation Minnesota prosecutors have charged ICE agent Christian Castro following a January shooting during “Operation Metro Surge” in Minneapolis. Castro faces multiple assault charges and allegations of falsely reporting a crime after prosecutors said evidence contradicted the initial federal account of the incident. The case has intensified tensions between Minnesota officials and federal immigration authorities as the state investigates multiple incidents tied to the large-scale immigration enforcement operation. This segment covers: • The criminal charges against the ICE agent • Minnesota officials’ response to Operation Metro Surge • Federal claims versus prosecutors’ allegations • Growing scrutiny over immigration enforcement tactics • The political and legal fallout unfolding nationwide Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison backed the prosecution, while federal officials criticized the case as politically motivated. The Center Square Daily delivers non-partisan reporting focused on taxpayers, government accountability, immigration policy, and state politics. 📍 More stories at The Center Square #ICE #Minnesota #Immigration #BreakingNews #Politics #OperationMetroSurge #GovernmentAccountability #CenterSquareDaily #FederalAgents #LawEnforcement 2026-05-21T14:01:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 193 ICE agentMinnesotaMinneapolis shootingImmigration operationCriminal chargesFederal pushbackLaw enforcementProsecutionKeith EllisonOperation Metro Surge https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1908060/trump-promises-u-s-will-help-free-up-cuba-KokY5Ol3gJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1908060_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1908060_original_360.mp4 Trump Promises U.S. Will Help “Free Up Cuba” President Donald Trump is signaling renewed focus on Cuba policy, describing the island nation as being at a potentially historic turning point while highlighting the severe humanitarian conditions currently facing the Cuban people. Speaking during remarks focused on Cuba and the Cuban-American community, Trump said many people have been waiting decades for major political and economic change on the island. The comments come amid ongoing concerns involving: Food shortages Energy instability Economic collapse Political freedom U.S.-Cuba relations TOP STORY: TRUMP TALKS ABOUT FUTURE OF CUBA Trump described the situation in Cuba as: A potentially important geopolitical moment A humanitarian challenge An issue deeply connected to the Cuban-American community According to Trump: “They’ve been looking for this moment for 65 years.” He argued: Cuba faces severe shortages Many residents lack reliable food and electricity The country’s infrastructure remains deeply strained Trump stated: “They have no food. They have no electricity. They have no energy at all.” At the same time, he praised the Cuban people, especially Cuban-Americans in Florida and Miami, describing them as: “Great people” Strong entrepreneurs Deeply connected to Cuba’s future CUBAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY REMAINS POLITICALLY IMPORTANT Trump emphasized his longstanding ties to Cuban-American voters, particularly in South Florida. The Cuban-American community has historically played a major role in: U.S. Cuba policy debates Florida politics Anti-communist activism Immigration discussions Trump suggested: Some Cuban-Americans may eventually invest in Cuba Economic rebuilding could become possible under future political conditions Many Cuban exiles remain emotionally connected to the island HUMANITARIAN AND POLITICAL PRESSURE CONTINUE Cuba has faced: Major economic instability Frequent blackouts Fuel shortages Inflation Growing migration pressures U.S. policy toward Cuba has long been debated between: Hardline sanctions and isolation Diplomatic engagement Humanitarian assistance Economic normalization efforts Trump’s remarks suggest the administration continues favoring: Strong pressure on the Cuban government Support for political change Close ties with Cuban-American communities WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: U.S.-Cuba relations Florida politics Immigration policy Caribbean stability Humanitarian conditions in Cuba Cuba policy remains one of the most politically sensitive foreign policy issues in the Western Hemisphere. WHAT’S NEXT Additional Cuba policy announcements possible Humanitarian concerns likely to remain central South Florida political attention expected to intensify U.S.-Cuba tensions likely to remain closely watched HASHTAGS #Trump #Cuba #Politics #ForeignPolicy #Miami #Florida #BreakingNews #CubanAmerican #USNews #Geopolitics 2026-05-21T14:15:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 TrumpCubaPoliticsForeign PolicyHumanitarianUS RelationsMiamiFloridaGeopolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1908069/former-seattle-police-guild-president-wins-court-f-9J_CLIb8Bx https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1908069_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1908069_original_360.mp4 Former Seattle Police Guild President Wins Court Fight A court ruling this week is allowing former Seattle Police Officers Guild President Mike Solan to remain on the ballot in the Pierce County Council District 7 race after successfully challenging an effort to disqualify his candidacy. The case centered on whether Solan met Pierce County’s candidate qualification rules involving voter registration and residency requirements. District 7 includes: Gig Harbor The Key Peninsula Parts of unincorporated Pierce County The seat is open after incumbent Democrat Robyn Denson announced she would not seek reelection. TOP STORY: JUDGE SIDES WITH MIKE SOLAN Solan filed for candidacy during filing week earlier this month but was notified days later that the Pierce County Auditor’s Office intended to reject his filing. County officials argued: ➡️ Solan had not been a registered voter tied to the district address for at least one year ➡️ The county charter required both residency and voter registration qualifications Solan responded by filing a lawsuit — and won. According to Solan: “They thought I was going to roll over and that’s not me.” He argued: He had lived in the district for nearly five years The voter registration issue appeared selectively enforced The challenge raised political concerns Solan suggested: “There were some shenanigans afoot.” COUNTY OFFICIALS DEFEND ORIGINAL CHALLENGE Pierce County officials acknowledged losing the case but defended the original legal interpretation of the charter language. Assistant Chief Deputy Attorney Katie Blinn explained: ➡️ The judge agreed counties can establish qualifications for elected office ➡️ The dispute centered on whether the voter registration requirement created too high a legal barrier According to Blinn: The court found the one-year residency requirement alone was sufficient Adding a separate voter registration requirement may violate equal protection principles Blinn also noted: ➡️ Appeals remain possible ➡️ Similar legal disputes have previously reached the Washington Supreme Court RACE NOW MOVES TOWARD PRIMARY The District 7 race is expected to remain highly competitive. Other candidates include: Former Gig Harbor City Council member Brenda Lykins Peninsula School Board member Chuck West The top candidates will advance through the August primary before heading toward the general election. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Election law Candidate eligibility rules Pierce County politics Ballot access Local government representation The ruling could influence how future candidate qualification disputes are handled in Washington state. WHAT’S NEXT Appeals remain possible Campaign activity expected to intensify before the August primary Additional scrutiny over candidate qualification rules likely Pierce County District 7 race expected to draw growing attention HASHTAGS #MikeSolan #PierceCounty #WashingtonState #Politics #Election #BreakingNews #GigHarbor #Courts #LocalPolitics #USNews 2026-05-21T14:30:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 489 Mike SolanPierce CountyWashington StateElection LawCandidate EligibilityCourt RulingBallot AccessLocal PoliticsPolice GuildGig Harbor https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1908152/tennessee-lands-super-bowl-with-millions-in-taxpay-EvUe0UQF_v https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1908152_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1908152_original_360.mp4 Tennessee Lands Super Bowl With Millions in Taxpayer Funding Tennessee officials are celebrating after Nashville secured the 2030 Super Bowl — but critics are raising concerns over the billions tied to public stadium subsidies and taxpayer-backed incentives. State lawmakers approved hundreds of millions in public funding tied to the new Nissan Stadium project, while another $10.8 million in taxpayer money is being directed through Tennessee’s special events fund to support the Super Bowl effort. This segment breaks down: • How much taxpayer money is involved • The economic arguments for hosting a Super Bowl • Why critics say the return on investment rarely matches the cost • The hidden perks and incentives often requested by the NFL • Whether Nashville taxpayers ultimately benefit The Center Square Daily delivers non-partisan reporting focused on taxpayers, government spending, and public accountability. 📍 More stories at The Center Square #SuperBowl #NFL #Nashville #Tennessee #TaxpayerNews #GovernmentSpending #Politics #StadiumDeal #CenterSquareDaily #BreakingNews 2026-05-21T15:01:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 331 TennesseeSuper BowlNFLNashvilleTaxpayer fundingStadium dealGovernment spendingNissan StadiumEconomic impactPublic accountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1908161/repeal-push-for-washington-income-tax-gains-moment-ku5xpfwn6R https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1908161_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1908161_original_360.mp4 Repeal Push for Washington Income Tax Gains Momentum Just one week after launching a campaign to repeal Washington’s newly passed income tax, Let’s Go Washington says public response has been unlike anything the organization has seen before. According to organizers: Thousands of people are reaching out Volunteers are requesting petitions Residents are asking how they can help qualify the repeal measure for the ballot The effort targets Washington’s newly enacted millionaire’s income tax and is quickly becoming one of the largest political battles in the state. TOP STORY: ORGANIZERS REPORT OVERWHELMING RESPONSE Let’s Go Washington says: “They’ve never had a response like this.” Organizers describe: Massive volunteer interest A flood of petition requests Strong public engagement within just days of launch The initiative campaign seeks to repeal: ➡️ Washington’s new 9.9% tax on income above $1 million The repeal effort now faces: A short signature-gathering window The challenge of collecting hundreds of thousands of valid voter signatures Growing legal and political attention statewide INCOME TAX DEBATE CONTINUES TO ESCALATE Supporters of repeal argue: Washington voters have repeatedly rejected income taxes The new law could eventually expand beyond high earners Businesses and wealthy residents may leave the state Critics of the tax have increasingly warned about: Economic competitiveness Capital flight Impacts on entrepreneurs and small businesses Long-term expansion of state taxation Supporters of the income tax argue: The measure impacts only top earners Washington’s tax system remains regressive Additional revenue is needed for state priorities LEGAL AND POLITICAL FIGHTS AHEAD The income tax now faces: Constitutional legal challenges A growing repeal initiative campaign Increasing political division inside Washington The repeal effort is expected to become: One of the largest signature drives in recent Washington history A major statewide political issue heading into the 2026 cycle A high-profile test of voter attitudes toward taxation WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Taxes Businesses State revenue Economic policy Washington politics Future tax debates The fight over Washington’s income tax is rapidly becoming one of the biggest political and legal battles in the state. WHAT’S NEXT Signature gathering efforts continue statewide Legal challenges remain active Additional business and political groups may join the repeal effort Organizers expected to ramp up volunteer and petition operations HASHTAGS #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Politics #Taxes #Economy #Business #BreakingNews #Initiative #WashingtonPolitics #USNews 2026-05-21T15:03:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Washington stateIncome taxRepealPoliticsTaxesEconomyBusinessInitiativeTaxationLaw https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1908227/light-rail-fight-grows-as-bridge-costs-continue-ri-cRwGvm5u_d https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1908227_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1908227_original_360.mp4 Light Rail Fight Grows as Bridge Costs Continue Rising The Interstate Bridge Replacement Project connecting Washington and Oregon across the Columbia River is facing mounting scrutiny after updated estimates dramatically increased the project’s expected cost and extended the construction timeline. Officials now estimate the mega project could cost between: $13.5 billion and $15.2 billion With a likely cost estimate of $14.4 billion The updated figures are more than double earlier projections released just a few years ago. TOP STORY: COSTS AND TIMELINE CONTINUE TO GROW The Interstate Bridge Replacement Project is designed to replace the aging bridge system connecting Washington and Oregon across Interstate 5. Officials confirmed: Construction will now occur in phases Tolls will begin before the new bridge is completed Washington and Oregon are continuing to move forward while awaiting additional federal approvals Interim Program Manager Carly Francis defended the phased approach, arguing: “Mega programs are regularly phased to deliver them.” Francis compared the project to other large-scale infrastructure efforts including SR-520 and similar projects across the country. She emphasized: The states remain committed to completing the full five-mile corridor project Construction is expected to begin around the river crossing and expand outward Costs across major infrastructure projects nationwide have risen substantially LIGHT RAIL CONTROVERSY INTENSIFIES Republican Rep. John Ley of Vancouver remains one of the project’s most outspoken critics, especially regarding the inclusion of light rail across the bridge. Ley argued: Current ridership numbers do not justify rail expansion Bus transit could handle projected commuter demand Light rail is a major driver behind the exploding project cost Ley said: “This is a light rail project in search of a bridge.” According to Ley: C-TRAN reported roughly 2,200 daily transit boardings across the river corridors Actual daily riders may be closer to 750 individuals once return trips are removed Expanded articulated bus service could potentially address demand far more cheaply Ley also criticized Portland’s TriMet system, arguing the agency faces severe financial pressures and is seeking federal support through the bridge project. TOLLING DEBATE GROWS Another major controversy involves tolling. Officials indicated: Drivers will likely begin paying tolls before the replacement bridge is completed Final toll rates have not yet been determined Proposed rates currently vary widely depending on traffic and time of day Reported estimates range from: Approximately $1.55 Up to $4.50 or higher during peak periods Critics warn: Commuters could face significant long-term costs Tolling may disproportionately impact working families Costs may continue increasing over time WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Southwest Washington commuters Oregon drivers Transportation funding Taxpayer costs Regional infrastructure planning Transit policy The Interstate Bridge Replacement Project is now becoming one of the most expensive and politically debated infrastructure projects in the Pacific Northwest. WHAT’S NEXT Federal environmental review process continues Tolling details expected to evolve Debate over light rail likely to intensify Additional funding negotiations expected between Washington, Oregon, and federal agencies HASHTAGS #WashingtonState #Oregon #InterstateBridge #Infrastructure #Transportation #Politics #LightRail #Tolls #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-21T15:30:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 411 Interstate BridgeLight RailInfrastructureOregonWashingtonCostsTollsConstructionDebatePolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1908389/uw-professor-pushes-back-on-washington-drought-war-gScYVo6aA- https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1908389_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1908389_original_360.mp4 UW Professor Pushes Back on Washington Drought Warnings University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor Cliff Mass is publicly challenging Washington’s drought concerns, arguing current reservoir levels do not support predictions of a severe agricultural water crisis. The debate comes as scientists are also revising downward some previous worst-case climate warming projections, fueling broader discussions surrounding climate policy and environmental forecasting. TOP STORY: CLIFF MASS PUSHES BACK ON DROUGHT CLAIMS Mass argued: Washington reservoirs remain full Historical data does not support fears of devastating agricultural impacts under current conditions State drought warnings are being overstated According to Mass: “There has been no scenario in state history where we have full reservoirs this time of year and then end up with a drought situation and devastating impacts on the ag community.” Mass suggested: Current warnings are being driven in part by broader climate policy agendas Reservoir storage levels remain the key factor for irrigation reliability Existing water supplies are stronger than some officials are suggesting The comments continue an ongoing disagreement between: State climate officials Environmental agencies Academic experts Agricultural interests SCIENTISTS SCALE BACK WORST-CASE CLIMATE PROJECTIONS At the same time, scientists are now scaling back some of the most extreme long-term warming scenarios previously used in climate modeling. According to recent reporting: Earlier worst-case emissions scenarios are now viewed as less likely Growth in renewable energy may be reducing projected emissions trajectories Some prior climate forecasts assumed higher fossil fuel growth than what is currently occurring globally The revised projections do not eliminate concerns about climate change but may affect: Long-term policy planning Emissions modeling Economic forecasting Energy policy discussions CLIMATE POLICY REMAINS POLITICALLY DIVISIVE The discussion comes as Washington continues implementing: Carbon reduction policies Cap-and-invest programs Climate-related environmental regulations Water management strategies Supporters argue: Early drought warnings help communities prepare Climate risks remain serious despite revised projections Long-term planning requires caution Critics argue: Some environmental messaging becomes overly alarmist Policy costs can become disconnected from current conditions Forecast uncertainty deserves greater public discussion WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Agriculture Water management Energy policy Climate regulation State spending Washington’s economy Climate forecasting and drought policy remain among the most politically sensitive issues in Washington state. WHAT’S NEXT Water conditions will continue being monitored throughout summer Climate policy debates are expected to intensify Scientists will continue refining long-term warming projections State drought declarations may evolve depending on seasonal conditions #WashingtonState #Climate #Drought #Agriculture #Water #Politics #ClimateChange #BreakingNews #Environment #USNews 2026-05-21T16:30:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Washington droughtCliff Massclimate changeagriculturewater policyUW professorclimate projectionsreservoirsenvironmental policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1908390/seattle-democrats-break-with-mayor-over-economic-c-PK6r9ichMz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1908390_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1908390_original_360.mp4 Seattle Democrats Break With Mayor Over Economic Concerns Seattle City Councilman Rob Saka is publicly raising concerns about recent comments from Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson regarding businesses and wealthy residents leaving Seattle and Washington over taxes and regulation. Saka, a Democrat representing Seattle’s District 1, told Center Square Seattle reporter Randy Diamond he disagrees with dismissing concerns from employers and high-income earners who say they are considering relocating. The comments come amid growing debate surrounding: Seattle’s business climate Washington’s new income tax Corporate layoffs Economic competitiveness Wealth and business migration TOP STORY: ROB SAKA SPEAKS OUT Saka said he is deeply concerned about the possibility of major employers leaving Seattle and what that could mean for: Jobs Economic growth City revenue Regional economic stability Speaking about Starbucks, whose headquarters sit within his district, Saka said: “I personally disagree with the approach.” He added: “I am personally concerned that Starbucks is leaving and what that means for our city’s economic vitality.” The discussion comes shortly after reports that Starbucks laid off more than 250 additional corporate employees. SAKA URGES COLLABORATION WITH BUSINESS COMMUNITY While careful not to directly attack Mayor Wilson personally, Saka emphasized he believes Seattle leaders should: Work collaboratively with employers Avoid dismissing concerns Bring businesses, workers, and communities together According to Saka: “I think we should work hard to not dismiss or trivialize the concerns of others.” He also said: “I do find it gravely concerning when any major employer picks up its crayons and heads to another play box and takes jobs with it.” Saka noted the economic connection between: Seattle’s industrial areas Starbucks headquarters in SoDo Workers living throughout West Seattle and surrounding neighborhoods SECOND DEMOCRAT TO PUBLICLY RAISE CONCERNS Saka is now the second Seattle Democrat in recent weeks to publicly distance himself from the mayor’s comments regarding businesses potentially leaving the city. The segment also referenced earlier comments from Seattle City Councilman Bob Kettle, who similarly warned against dismissing concerns over: Taxes Regulations Economic uncertainty Employer relocation The broader debate comes as Washington’s new millionaire’s income tax faces: Constitutional legal challenges A repeal initiative campaign Growing criticism from some business leaders WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Seattle jobs Business investment Economic growth Tax revenue Washington politics Corporate relocation decisions Questions surrounding taxes, regulation, and economic competitiveness are becoming increasingly central political issues in Seattle and across Washington state. WHAT’S NEXT Debate over Seattle’s business climate expected to continue Washington income tax legal challenges remain active Business and wealth migration concerns likely to remain major political issues Additional city leaders may weigh in publicly HASHTAGS #Seattle #WashingtonState #Politics #Business #Economy #Taxes #Starbucks #BreakingNews #SeattlePolitics #USNews 2026-05-21T16:30:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 335 SeattleWashingtonPoliticsBusinessEconomyTaxesStarbucksRob SakaKatie WilsonBusiness ClimateLayoffsEconomic CompetitivenessCorporate Relocation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1908499/trump-iran-cannot-have-a-nuclear-weapon-zkruZA3mGH https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1908499_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1908499_original_360.mp4 Trump: “Iran Cannot Have a Nuclear Weapon” President Donald Trump responds to a question from The Center Square’s White House reporter Sarah Roderick-Fitch about possible accommodations in negotiations with Iran. Trump says the U.S. “cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon,” warning the consequences would extend far beyond the Middle East. 2026-05-21T17:12:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 87 TrumpIrannuclear weaponnegotiationsMiddle EastUS policynational security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1908540/trump-responds-to-questions-about-taiwan-weapons-p-zjIYVBnz3h https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1908540_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1908540_original_360.mp4 Trump Responds to Questions About Taiwan Weapons Package President Donald Trump responded to questions about Taiwan and a possible U.S. weapons package, saying the administration has the situation “very well in hand” while emphasizing ongoing communication with regional leaders, including Taiwan and China. Speaking to reporters, Trump said he plans to speak with Taiwan’s president while also highlighting what he described as a successful recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The comments come amid continuing tensions involving: Taiwan security U.S.-China relations Arms sales Indo-Pacific strategy Regional military stability TOP STORY: TRUMP ADDRESSES TAIWAN QUESTIONS Trump was asked whether he planned to call Taiwan’s president before making a decision regarding a weapons package. He responded: “I’ll speak to him. I speak to everybody.” Trump added: “We have that situation very well in hand.” He also referenced his recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, calling it: “Amazing.” Trump suggested the administration intends to continue managing tensions surrounding Taiwan diplomatically while maintaining communication with all parties involved. TAIWAN REMAINS MAJOR GLOBAL FLASHPOINT Taiwan continues to be one of the most sensitive issues in U.S.-China relations. The United States has historically: Maintained unofficial relations with Taiwan Provided defensive military support Opposed unilateral changes to the status quo China considers Taiwan part of its territory and has repeatedly opposed: U.S. arms sales High-level diplomatic engagement Expanded military cooperation with Taipei The issue remains central to: Indo-Pacific security strategy Global trade and semiconductor supply chains Military planning in the Pacific region U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS UNDER CLOSE WATCH Trump’s comments come as: U.S.-China tensions remain elevated Military activity near Taiwan continues Diplomatic and trade negotiations remain active Supporters of strong Taiwan ties argue: Taiwan’s security is critical to regional stability U.S. credibility with allies depends on continued support China’s growing military presence requires deterrence Others emphasize: Diplomatic stability between Washington and Beijing Avoiding escalation Maintaining open communication between world powers WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: U.S.-China relations Taiwan security Indo-Pacific stability Global trade International military strategy Taiwan remains one of the most strategically important and closely watched geopolitical issues in the world. WHAT’S NEXT Additional discussions over Taiwan weapons sales expected U.S.-China diplomatic engagement likely to continue Military activity in the Indo-Pacific expected to remain closely monitored Taiwan policy expected to remain a major foreign policy focus HASHTAGS #Trump #Taiwan #China #XiJinping #ForeignPolicy #Politics #BreakingNews #NationalSecurity #USNews #Geopolitics 2026-05-21T17:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 TrumpTaiwanChinaWeapons packageXi JinpingForeign policyUS-China relationsNational security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1908783/california-s-1-1-b-capitol-annex-project-transpare-lXFN1A1nUI https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1908783_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1908783_original_360.mp4 California's $1.1 B+ Capitol Annex Project Transparency Concerns | The Center Square Daily Illinois lawmakers are raising questions about highly paid diversity commissioners and outside consulting work after new disclosures tied to the state’s $6 million Commission on Equity and Inclusion. Critics say the agency’s reported contracting progress may be misleading while the number of certified minority- and women-owned businesses eligible for state contracts has sharply declined amid ongoing system failures. Meanwhile, California’s controversial $1.1 billion Capitol renovation project is drawing renewed scrutiny over more than 2,000 non-disclosure agreements tied to lawmakers, contractors, and state officials. Republican Assemblyman Josh Hoover is pushing legislation to ban secrecy agreements on public projects, arguing taxpayers deserve transparency on rising costs, delays, and unusual contracting decisions tied to the decade-long construction effort. Also in today’s episode: • Pennsylvania faces soaring electricity demand from AI data centers • Natural gas projects emerge as leading short-term energy solution • Michigan Republicans call for federal probe into Governor Gretchen Whitmer over taxpayer-funded grant scandal • North Carolina expands tax-credit support for private school donations • Washington pension officials warn retirement fund transfer could increase long-term liabilities Pennsylvania: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_d7ae8ce2-048a-47a4-a91d-d72b9dfaf36a.html Michigan: https://www.thecentersquare.com/michigan/article_45bbd901-298b-4c7a-8037-b9bc63eefa9e.html North Carolina: https://www.thecentersquare.com/north_carolina/article_ce493eb5-87aa-4dfd-a008-041b9b2f48bc.html Washington: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_fba8e7b4-48bd-4b51-9796-d9c626cae185.html ____________ 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:42 Illinois Diversity Commission 03:37 California Capitol Annex 11:36 America's Talking 2026-05-21T19:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 916 CaliforniaCapitol AnnexTransparencyNDAsIllinoisDiversity CommissionGovernment SpendingTaxpayersConstruction CostsLegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1908794/no-raises-for-state-workers-without-teacher-pay-hi-JU31ceavpa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1908794_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1908794_original_360.mp4 No raises for state workers without teacher pay hike, says Louisiana governor (The Center Square) – Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said no state government employees will receive raises if teachers do not receive permanent salary increases this year, escalating the stakes after voters rejected a key constitutional amendment tied to education funding. 2026-05-21T20:00:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 93 LouisianaGovernorJeff LandryTeacher payState workersRaisesEducation fundingAmendment 3Louisiana politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1908850/sen-cruz-warns-prediction-markets-could-threaten-s-RzPo3xpy1e https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1908850_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1908850_original_360.mp4 Sen. Cruz Warns Prediction Markets Could Threaten Sports Integrity Sen. Ted Cruz is raising concerns about the growing role of prediction markets in sports wagering, warning that platforms offering event contracts tied to sporting outcomes may pose serious integrity and regulatory concerns. Speaking during a Senate hearing focused on sports betting and gambling oversight, Cruz specifically referenced prediction market platforms such as PolyMarket and Kalshi, arguing that many of their sports-related contracts function similarly to traditional sports betting. TOP STORY: CRUZ QUESTIONS SPORTS EVENT CONTRACTS Cruz said: “Prediction markets have started offering event contracts on sporting events which for all intents and purposes are sports bets.” He argued: The rapid growth of prediction markets raises major legal and regulatory questions Sports-related contracts should face strong oversight Integrity protections must apply regardless of how betting products are labeled Cruz emphasized: ➡️ Any platform offering sports event contracts should participate in anti-rigging and anti-corruption efforts ➡️ Sports integrity protections must remain a top priority ➡️ Regulators need to closely examine emerging gambling technologies POLYMARKET AND CALSHI DRAW SCRUTINY The hearing focused heavily on: PolyMarket Kalshi Prediction-based event contracts Expanding online wagering platforms Prediction markets allow users to buy contracts tied to the outcome of events, including: Elections Economic indicators Cultural events Increasingly, sporting events Critics argue: Sports contracts can resemble traditional gambling products Current regulations may not fully address integrity concerns The distinction between prediction markets and sportsbooks is becoming increasingly blurred Supporters argue: Prediction markets provide informational and financial tools Event contracts differ legally from traditional sportsbooks Regulated markets can increase transparency SPORTS INTEGRITY REMAINS CENTRAL ISSUE Cruz repeatedly emphasized: Preserving trust in sports competition Preventing manipulation Protecting athletes, leagues, and consumers The broader debate comes as legalized sports betting continues rapidly expanding across the United States following the Supreme Court’s 2018 decision striking down the federal sports gambling ban. Today: 39 states and Washington D.C. allow some form of sports betting Online gambling markets continue growing Federal lawmakers are increasingly examining oversight gaps WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Sports leagues Gambling regulation Online betting platforms Consumer protections Federal financial oversight Prediction markets are quickly becoming one of the most controversial emerging issues in sports gambling regulation. WHAT’S NEXT Additional federal scrutiny of prediction markets expected Sports betting oversight debates likely to intensify Regulators may examine sports event contracts more closely Congress could pursue additional hearings or legislation HASHTAGS #TedCruz #SportsBetting #PredictionMarkets #PolyMarket #Calshi #Politics #Congress #Sports #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-21T21:04:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Ted CruzSports IntegrityPrediction MarketsSports BettingRegulationCongressPolymarketKalshiGambling https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1908869/dcyf-secretary-says-daycare-operators-feel-attacke-FGPF3hOuHY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1908869_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1908869_original_360.mp4 DCYF Secretary Says Daycare Operators Feel Attacked DCYF Secretary Tana Senn Says Daycare Operators Feel Attacked. 2026-05-21T21:21:57.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 64 DCYFTana SennDaycareChildcareOperatorsAttackedWashingtonGovernmentSupportImprovements https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1908870/california-lawmaker-pushes-bill-to-lower-gas-costs-Kulc51RklT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1908870_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1908870_original_360.mp4 California Lawmaker Pushes Bill To Lower Gas Costs With E85 Fuel Conversions California Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom is backing a new proposal aimed at lowering fuel costs for drivers. Assembly Bill 2046 would allow Californians to install EPA-approved E85 fuel conversion kits currently restricted under state law. Supporters say the measure could give drivers a cheaper option at the pump as gas prices remain high. 2026-05-21T21:22:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 87 CaliforniaE85 fuelGas pricesFuel conversionAssembly Bill 2046Rhodesia RansomLower fuel costsEthanolAlternative fuel https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1909668/longview-superintendent-arrested-in-school-assault-GkNpOY1htr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1909668_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1909668_original_360.mp4 Longview Superintendent Arrested in School Assault Investigation Longview police arrested Longview School District Superintendent Karen Cloninger Thursday morning following an ongoing investigation involving allegations tied to the district’s boys basketball program. According to Longview Police: Cloninger was arrested shortly before 9:30 a.m. She faces a felony charge of witness tampering Additional charges include failure to report and obstructing a law enforcement officer Police also announced that additional charges are expected against Executive Director of Student Services Andrew Schoonover. TOP STORY: SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS IN LONGVIEW INVESTIGATION The investigation stems from allegations first reported earlier this year involving: Older players on a boys basketball team Alleged assaults involving younger teammates Claims of misconduct inside the program According to police: The investigation has expanded beyond the initial allegations Officials are now examining whether district leadership obstructed the investigation Additional criminal charges may still be forthcoming Police say Schoonover could face charges including: Failure to report Making false or misleading statements to a public servant PARENTS HAVE BEEN SPEAKING OUT Parents and community members have repeatedly attended Longview school board meetings in recent months demanding: Greater accountability Transparency from district leadership Answers regarding how the allegations were handled The controversy intensified after: The district renewed Cloninger’s contract last month Critics questioned why district leadership continued receiving support amid public concern Questions now remain about: What district officials knew When they knew it Whether employees were instructed not to discuss the allegations According to reports referenced during the segment: Some parents allege staff members were discouraged from speaking publicly about the matter DISTRICT UNDER GROWING SCRUTINY The arrests now place the Longview School District under intense scrutiny as: Criminal investigations continue Parents demand accountability The school board faces mounting pressure The case has become one of the most serious education-related controversies currently unfolding in Washington state. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Student safety School district accountability Public trust Education leadership Criminal investigations in schools The investigation is expected to continue drawing statewide attention as additional details emerge. WHAT’S NEXT Additional charges may still be filed School board members could face growing pressure to respond publicly The criminal investigation remains ongoing Parents and community members are expected to continue demanding answers Photo in Thumbnail Courtesy of Longview School District #Longview #WashingtonState #Education #BreakingNews #SchoolDistrict #Crime #Politics #StudentSafety #Police #USNews 2026-05-22T14:00:53.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 173 LongviewSuperintendentArrestedAssaultInvestigationSchool DistrictWitness TamperingStudent SafetyPoliceWashington State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1909677/trump-pushes-supreme-court-to-reject-birthright-ci-UxHNau4dxz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1909677_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1909677_original_360.mp4 Trump Pushes Supreme Court to Reject Birthright Citizenship Challenge President Donald Trump is once again criticizing birthright citizenship, calling the policy “a disgrace” while urging the Supreme Court to side against legal challenges involving immigration and citizenship policy. Speaking during remarks on immigration and border enforcement, Trump argued that birthright citizenship incentivizes illegal immigration and places major long-term burdens on the country. The comments come amid continuing national debate involving: Immigration enforcement Constitutional interpretation Border security Citizenship policy Supreme Court legal battles TOP STORY: TRUMP TARGETS BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP Trump said: “Birthright citizenship is a disgrace.” He argued: The policy encourages illegal immigration Large numbers of people enter the country hoping children born in the U.S. will automatically gain citizenship The long-term financial and social impacts could become overwhelming Trump also criticized the groups and individuals involved in lawsuits opposing immigration restrictions, saying: “These are not people that love our country.” The president framed the issue as: A national sovereignty issue A border security issue A constitutional issue likely to remain before the courts BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP REMAINS LEGAL FLASHPOINT Birthright citizenship is rooted in: The 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution Longstanding legal interpretations granting citizenship to nearly anyone born on U.S. soil Critics of the policy argue: It incentivizes illegal immigration The Constitution was never intended to apply broadly in modern immigration contexts Congress and courts should revisit current interpretations Supporters argue: The Constitution clearly protects birthright citizenship Revoking or restricting it would face major legal hurdles Changes could create enormous legal and humanitarian complications The issue has remained politically divisive for years and continues drawing national attention. IMMIGRATION REMAINS CENTRAL POLITICAL ISSUE Trump continues making: Border security Deportation enforcement Immigration restrictions Citizenship policy major pillars of his administration’s agenda heading deeper into the 2026 political cycle. Supporters argue: Tougher immigration enforcement protects national sovereignty Current immigration policies place pressure on public systems Border security remains a top voter concern Critics argue: Constitutional protections must remain intact Immigration reform should focus on broader systemic solutions Restricting birthright citizenship could face constitutional obstacles WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Immigration policy Constitutional law Supreme Court rulings Border security debates Federal enforcement priorities Birthright citizenship remains one of the most controversial and legally complex immigration issues in the country. WHAT’S NEXT Immigration-related court battles expected to continue Supreme Court rulings could shape future policy Border security and citizenship debates likely to remain central political issues Additional immigration enforcement proposals may emerge #Trump #Immigration #BirthrightCitizenship #Politics #SupremeCourt #BorderSecurity #BreakingNews #USNews #Constitution #WhiteHouse 2026-05-22T14:11:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 TrumpBirthright CitizenshipSupreme CourtImmigrationUS PoliticsBorder SecurityConstitutional LawUS News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1909683/thousands-of-ndas-raise-secrecy-concerns-in-califo-KUTnE8TWNN https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1909683_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1909683_original_360.mp4 Thousands of NDAs Raise Secrecy Concerns in California’s $1.1 B+ Capitol Annex Project For The Center Square Daily, Jared Strong speaks with Investigative Reporter Adam Herbets about California's Capitol Annex Project. The project has been shrouded in secrecy for years due to thousands of nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) preventing people from talking about the project. Now a bill attempting to invalidate those secrecy agreements is set to die behind closed doors without any discussion, debate or public input. Assemblyman Josh Hoover, R-Folsom, introduced Assembly Bill 2445 in February. Three months later, the same lawmakers tasked with running the Capitol Annex Project never assigned AB 2445 to a committee. The bill never received a hearing and is scheduled to automatically die on May 27. 2026-05-22T14:15:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 397 California Capitol AnnexNDAsSecrecyTransparencyPublic InputAssembly Bill 2445Capitol ProjectGovernment SpendingInvestigative ReporterAdam Herbets https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1909720/washington-officials-defend-childcare-providers-am-_vcqZfGJ63 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1909720_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1909720_original_360.mp4 Washington Officials Defend Childcare Providers Amid Audit Fallout Washington’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families is facing renewed scrutiny following an oversight board meeting focused on a recent audit involving approximately $37 million in potential childcare subsidy overpayments. Washington In Focus host Carleen Johnson says she had hoped to question DCYF Secretary Tana Senn directly during Thursday’s oversight board meeting after months of investigations into home daycare providers receiving unusually large taxpayer-funded subsidies. TOP STORY: DCYF SECRETARY DEFENDS CHILDCARE PROVIDERS During the meeting, Secretary Senn addressed the fallout from the state audit and growing public scrutiny surrounding childcare subsidy payments. Senn argued: The audit identified possible overpayments, not confirmed fraud Findings were based on extrapolations rather than a complete statewide review Public discussion surrounding the issue created significant stress within the childcare community According to Senn: “A lot felt like they were under attack probably for no very good reason.” She emphasized: Most childcare providers continue doing “amazing work” Audits and oversight remain important Media attention and social media discussions increased anxiety among providers QUESTIONS REMAIN OVER LARGE SUBSIDY PAYMENTS Johnson noted his investigations since December have focused on: Home daycare providers receiving $20,000 to $30,000 per month or more Properties where investigators reported finding little or no visible evidence of active daycare operations Multiple locations where doors went unanswered or buildings appeared vacant According to Johnson: The reporting was intended to verify whether daycare operations existed at listed addresses The investigation did not involve harassment or threats The goal was to seek transparency and accountability involving taxpayer dollars The reporting has become part of a broader statewide debate surrounding: Childcare subsidy oversight Government accountability Fraud prevention Administrative transparency CLAIMS OF THREATS DRAW FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS During the meeting, Oversight Board member Lois Martin claimed some childcare providers had received death threats amid the controversy. Johnson said she has since requested: Specific examples Documentation Reports involving alleged threats against providers She emphasized: The reporting effort was never intended to intimidate providers Investigators were simply asking whether daycare operations existed at publicly funded locations OVERSIGHT BOARD MEMBERS EXPRESS FRUSTRATION Several oversight board members reportedly expressed frustration after the meeting, arguing: Too little time was devoted to the audit discussion Board members were limited in the questions they could ask Greater transparency and accountability are needed According to Johnson: Sen. Nikki Torres was among those frustrated by the limited discussion Another board member planned to speak with board leadership about improving future oversight meetings Critics argued: ➡️ If the board is expected to provide meaningful oversight, members need adequate time to question agency leadership and auditors. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Childcare funding Government oversight Taxpayer accountability Public trust State subsidy programs Washington families The audit and resulting investigations continue raising major questions about how Washington oversees childcare subsidy payments. WHAT’S NEXT Additional oversight discussions are expected Investigative reporting into subsidy payments continues DCYF may face growing pressure for transparency Questions surrounding provider verification and payment oversight are likely to remain central HASHTAGS #WashingtonState #DCYF #Daycare #Politics #Audit #BreakingNews #Childcare #GovernmentOversight #Taxes #USNews 2026-05-22T15:01:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 339 Washington StateDCYFChildcareAuditSubsidyDaycareGovernment OversightTaxesPoliticsTana Senn https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1909993/trump-says-biden-appliance-regulations-were-ridicu-EPZiHw07aJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1909993_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1909993_original_360.mp4 Trump Says Biden Appliance Regulations Were “Ridiculous” President Donald Trump announced what he called a major rollback of Biden-era appliance regulations, saying the administration is officially terminating federal efficiency requirements tied to refrigerators and air conditioners. Trump argued the regulations imposed unnecessary costs on consumers and businesses while making appliances less effective and more expensive. The administration says the move will: Lower consumer costs Protect manufacturing jobs Reduce regulatory burdens Save Americans billions annually TOP STORY: TRUMP TARGETS APPLIANCE REGULATIONS Trump described the Biden administration’s appliance standards as: “Ridiculous, unnecessary, and costly.” According to Trump: The regulations increased prices for consumers Efficiency mandates negatively impacted appliance performance The rules created burdens for manufacturers and businesses Trump claimed the rollback would: ➡️ Save Americans more than $2 billion per year ➡️ Protect hundreds of thousands of jobs ➡️ Lower costs tied to household appliances He also argued: “It actually makes the machinery worse.” ENERGY EFFICIENCY RULES REMAIN POLITICALLY DIVISIVE The debate centers around federal efficiency standards for: Refrigerators Air conditioners Household appliances Energy consumption requirements Supporters of the rollback argue: Federal mandates increase consumer costs Regulations reduce product effectiveness Businesses face excessive compliance burdens Supporters of efficiency standards argue: Energy rules lower long-term utility costs Efficiency standards reduce energy consumption Environmental benefits outweigh upfront expenses The issue has become part of a broader national debate involving: Inflation Consumer costs Manufacturing policy Energy regulation Environmental policy WHITE HOUSE PUSHES DEREGULATION AGENDA The move aligns with the administration’s broader effort to: Reduce federal regulations Expand domestic manufacturing Lower consumer prices Roll back climate-related mandates The White House has increasingly argued: ➡️ Regulatory costs contribute to inflation ➡️ Businesses need fewer federal restrictions ➡️ Consumers should have more product choice Critics warn: Reduced efficiency standards may increase long-term energy use Environmental impacts could grow Energy savings for consumers could decline over time WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Consumer prices Appliance manufacturers Energy policy Federal regulation Household utility costs Environmental policy Appliance and energy efficiency rules remain a major political and economic battleground. WHAT’S NEXT Additional regulatory rollbacks may follow Energy efficiency standards could face legal and political challenges Manufacturers may adjust product lines and pricing Environmental groups are expected to oppose further deregulation efforts HASHTAGS #Trump #Economy #Energy #Regulation #Politics #BreakingNews #Manufacturing #Inflation #ConsumerCosts #USNews 2026-05-22T15:48:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 TrumpBidenApplianceRegulationEconomyConsumer costsManufacturingEnergy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1910020/income-tax-fight-intensifies-over-court-connection-G7f0xIJqD3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1910020_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1910020_original_360.mp4 Income Tax Fight Intensifies Over Court Connections Questions surrounding Washington’s new millionaire’s income tax continue to intensify following newly released records, growing scrutiny over Supreme Court connections, and ongoing constitutional challenges tied to the controversial law. In a new Washington In Focus discussion, investigative reporter TJ Martinell detailed attempts to question Washington Supreme Court justices regarding newly uncovered communications involving: The Attorney General’s Office State lawmakers Referendum strategy Constitutional questions surrounding income taxes TOP STORY: NEW RECORDS FUEL LEGAL AND POLITICAL DEBATE Martinell discussed communications tied to: The state’s millionaire’s tax The failed referendum effort Internal legal strategy discussions The tax includes a “necessity clause,” which opponents argue was inserted specifically to block a referendum vote by the public. According to Martinell: Former Deputy Solicitor General Carl Smith speculated in draft communications that some justices might prefer allowing a referendum to avoid ruling directly on the constitutional question of whether income is property Washington courts have repeatedly ruled that income is property under state law Those rulings have historically blocked progressive income taxes Martinell attempted to ask Chief Justice Debra Stephens about those records following the ceremonial swearing-in of newly appointed Justice Theo Angelas. According to Martinell: “The opinions of the court speak for themselves.” He said Stephens declined to discuss the matter further. CONCERNS RAISED OVER COURT CONNECTIONS A major focus of the discussion involved relationships between: Gov. Bob Ferguson Newly appointed justices The Attorney General’s Office Sen. Jamie Pedersen, sponsor of the millionaire’s tax The conversation highlighted: Theo Angelas previously worked with Ferguson and Pedersen at K&L Gates Justice Colleen Melody previously worked in the Attorney General’s Office under Ferguson Questions over whether certain justices should recuse themselves from future constitutional rulings involving the tax Critics argue: ➡️ The close professional relationships create at minimum the appearance of potential conflicts ➡️ Judicial ethics standards require avoiding even the appearance of conflicts of interest Supporters of the tax argue: ➡️ Legislators regularly consult attorneys when crafting legislation ➡️ Courts remain independent ➡️ Professional overlap does not automatically disqualify judges from ruling REFERENDUM VS. INITIATIVE FIGHT The discussion also focused heavily on: Why the legislature used a necessity clause Differences between referendum and initiative processes Whether voters should have been allowed to directly challenge the tax through referendum The Washington Supreme Court previously ruled: Tax measures tied to the budget are generally exempt from referendum However: A separate constitutional challenge remains active Let’s Go Washington is pursuing a repeal initiative The constitutional question could eventually return to the state Supreme Court BIGGER CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS At the center of the debate: Whether Washington’s long-standing precedent treating income as property will remain intact Whether courts could overturn nearly a century of precedent How broadly lawmakers could expand future income taxes if precedent changes Critics warn: Overturning the precedent could open the door to broader graduated income taxes Future legislatures could potentially raise rates substantially with simple majority votes Supporters argue: Washington’s current tax system is overly regressive High-income taxes may survive modern constitutional scrutiny Courts can revisit older precedent when appropriate WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Washington tax policy Constitutional law Judicial ethics debates Future income taxes State politics Ballot access questions The millionaire’s tax fight is quickly becoming one of the most significant legal and political battles in modern Washington history. WHAT’S NEXT Constitutional lawsuits continue moving forward Initiative signature gathering remains underway Judicial recusal questions may intensify The Washington Supreme Court could eventually decide the fate of the income tax HASHTAGS #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Politics #SupremeCourt #Taxes #BreakingNews #WashingtonPolitics #Law #Constitution #USNews 2026-05-22T16:00:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 955 Washington StateIncome TaxMillionaires TaxSupreme CourtTaxesPoliticsLawReferendumConstitutional LawJudicial Ethics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1910124/chicago-committee-approves-5m-for-public-school-pr-290xbjmgNo https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1910124_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1910124_original_360.mp4 Chicago committee approves $5M for public school project (The Center Square) – Chicago aldermen are planning to spend more tax increment financing dollars on Chicago Public Schools, even though CPS employees owe the city more than $4 million. 2026-05-22T17:30:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 82 Chicago schoolsPublic fundingTax increment financingSchool projectAldermenEmployee debtMollison ElementaryChicago politicsEducation funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1910204/supporters-compare-income-tax-backlash-to-gas-ban-gbOZl5Xpzb https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1910204_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1910204_original_360.mp4 Supporters Compare Income Tax Backlash to Gas Ban Fight Critics of Washington’s newly passed millionaire’s income tax say public opposition to the measure continues to grow as organizers ramp up efforts to qualify a repeal initiative for the ballot. Supporters of the repeal campaign argue the public reaction closely resembles the backlash seen during previous fights over natural gas restrictions in Washington state. TOP STORY: REPEAL SUPPORTERS SEE GROWING MOMENTUM Critics of the tax say: Voter frustration appears widespread Public response has been overwhelmingly negative Signature gathering efforts are receiving strong support According to supporters of the repeal initiative: “The public is really in opposition to this.” They argued: The reaction mirrors earlier opposition to Washington’s natural gas policies Volunteers are encountering relatively little resistance while gathering signatures The issue is energizing voters across the state Supporters of repeal believe: ➡️ The initiative could qualify successfully for the ballot ➡️ Public enthusiasm may continue growing ➡️ The income tax debate could become a major statewide political fight COMPARISONS TO NATURAL GAS BAN FIGHT Critics specifically compared the income tax backlash to: Previous initiative campaigns targeting natural gas restrictions Public frustration over state energy and environmental policies Broader concerns about regulation and cost of living Organizers argue: The income tax issue is resonating strongly with voters Concerns over economic competitiveness remain high Opposition extends beyond traditional partisan divides The millionaire’s tax currently imposes: ➡️ A 9.9% tax on income above $1 million The policy remains under: Constitutional legal challenge Political scrutiny Ongoing repeal efforts INCOME TAX REMAINS MAJOR POLITICAL BATTLE Supporters of the tax argue: The measure impacts only top earners Washington’s tax system remains overly regressive Additional revenue is necessary for state priorities Critics argue: The tax could eventually expand beyond high earners Businesses and wealthy residents may leave the state The measure threatens Washington’s economic competitiveness The broader fight now includes: Lawsuits Ballot initiative campaigns Public relations battles Debate over future tax policy in Washington WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Washington tax policy Business climate State revenue Economic competitiveness Ballot politics Future tax debates The fight over Washington’s income tax is becoming one of the largest political issues in the state. WHAT’S NEXT Signature gathering efforts continue statewide Constitutional challenges remain active Supporters and opponents expected to intensify campaigning Voters could ultimately decide the future of the tax #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Politics #Taxes #Initiative #Economy #BreakingNews #Business #WashingtonPolitics #USNews 2026-05-22T19:00:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Washington StateIncome TaxMillionaire TaxGas BanTax PolicyBallot InitiativeVoter FrustrationEconomic CompetitivenessTax ReformGovernment Regulation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1910440/debate-continues-over-foster-care-gender-policies-trvOmmACZ8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1910440_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1910440_original_360.mp4 Debate Continues Over Foster Care Gender Policies Debate Continues Over Foster Care Gender Policies 2026-05-22T20:14:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 100 Foster careWashington StateDCYF policiesLawsuitsGender policyChild welfareGovernment accountabilityFoster parentsLegal challengesState agency https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1910443/90m-minnesota-childcare-medicaid-fraud-the-center-SiJhsDIfNp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1910443_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1910443_original_360.mp4 $90M Minnesota childcare & Medicaid fraud | The Center Square Daily Federal prosecutors say a massive Medicaid and childcare fraud scheme in Minnesota stole more than $90 million from taxpayers, marking what officials describe as the largest autism fraud case ever charged by the Department of Justice. Investigators allege defendants billed for services never provided, paid kickbacks to parents, and used taxpayer-funded programs to finance luxury purchases including cars, jewelry, and real estate. Meanwhile, the United States Environmental Protection Agency is rolling back refrigerant regulations in a move the Trump administration says could lower grocery costs, protect jobs, and reduce compliance burdens for supermarkets and small businesses. Critics argue the rollback weakens climate protections and could create long-term economic and environmental consequences after companies already invested heavily to comply with earlier federal standards. Also in today’s episode: • DOJ deploys additional prosecutors to pursue healthcare fraud investigations in Minnesota and California • Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warns healthcare fraud threatens Medicaid and Medicare stability • Grocery industry leaders back EPA deregulation efforts tied to refrigerant standards • Illinois lawmakers consider handgun sales restrictions tied to illegal conversion devices • Texas nursing officials suspend license tied to Camp Mystic flood tragedy investigation • Pennsylvania residents push back against farmland being converted into AI data center projects • Wisconsin election transparency battle grows over access to voter roll data For more taxpayer-focused reporting on government accountability, public policy, healthcare fraud, and national politics, visit The Center Square and subscribe for daily updates. Illinois: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_0420a047-8714-4616-a271-ee890fa6ae89.html Texas: https://www.thecentersquare.com/texas/article_3d63f2f7-f2e8-4ad5-bd85-d856bfc9dbb0.html Pennsylvania: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_26c459cc-7a20-4846-8dcd-251ed0f294f0.html Wisconsin: http://thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_9ea19de8-f401-43a6-a411-f8a3dbd5701a.html ____________ 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:34 Childcare & Medicaid Fraud 03:37 California Capitol Annex 11:36 America's Talking 2026-05-22T20:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 897 Minnesota fraudMedicaid fraudchildcare fraudautism fraudDOJEPArefrigerant regulationsgrocery costsRFK Jrhealthcare fraud https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1910446/trump-discusses-possible-iran-deal-accommodations-cizw1_D08q https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1910446_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1910446_original_360.mp4 Trump Discusses Possible Iran Deal Accommodations President Donald Trump responded to questions about ongoing negotiations with Iran, saying the administration remains focused on preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon while signaling discussions over a possible agreement are continuing. The comments came after Vice President JD Vance suggested the administration may be willing to consider certain “accommodations” during negotiations tied to Iran’s nuclear program. Trump emphasized: Negotiations are ongoing The administration remains open to making a deal Iran will not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon TOP STORY: TRUMP ADDRESSES POSSIBLE IRAN DEAL When asked about potential accommodations in negotiations, Trump said: “We’re negotiating and we’ll see.” He added: “Either we’re going to get it one way or the other. They’re not going to have a nuclear weapon.” Trump framed the issue as: A critical national security priority A global stability issue One of the administration’s most important foreign policy concerns He argued: Allowing Iran to obtain nuclear weapons could destabilize the Middle East A broader regional conflict could eventually impact Europe and the United States Preventing nuclear escalation remains essential According to Trump: “We cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon.” IRAN NUCLEAR TALKS REMAIN HIGH-STAKES ISSUE The discussion comes amid continuing tensions involving: Iran’s nuclear program U.S. sanctions Regional proxy conflicts Military deterrence Diplomatic negotiations The administration has continued balancing: Pressure on Iran’s government Diplomatic engagement Security cooperation with regional allies Efforts to avoid broader military conflict Supporters of a hardline approach argue: Iran cannot be trusted with nuclear capabilities Strong deterrence is necessary Regional security depends on preventing nuclear proliferation Others argue: Diplomatic agreements remain the best path forward Escalation could increase regional instability Long-term negotiations are necessary to avoid conflict GLOBAL SECURITY CONCERNS CONTINUE Iran’s nuclear program remains one of the most closely watched geopolitical issues in the world. The issue affects: Israel Gulf states U.S. military strategy Energy markets Global security planning Trump’s remarks suggest the administration continues viewing: ➡️ Nuclear prevention as non-negotiable ➡️ Diplomacy as possible, but backed by pressure ➡️ Regional stability as directly tied to the outcome of negotiations WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: U.S. foreign policy Middle East stability Global energy markets Nuclear nonproliferation International security Iran negotiations remain one of the most consequential international policy issues facing the administration. WHAT’S NEXT Additional negotiations with Iran likely U.S. allies expected to closely monitor developments Regional military tensions may continue Nuclear diplomacy expected to remain a major White House priority #Trump #Iran #ForeignPolicy #NationalSecurity #MiddleEast #Politics #BreakingNews #Nuclear #USNews #Geopolitics 2026-05-21T22:30:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 TrumpIranNuclear DealNegotiationsForeign PolicyMiddle EastNational SecurityUS Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1910447/income-tax-fight-sparks-new-supreme-court-question-yvM8vcwm7n https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1910447_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1910447_original_360.mp4 Income Tax Fight Sparks New Supreme Court Questions + DCYF Responds To Audit Of Childcare Subsidies Newly obtained unredacted communications between Sen. Jamie Pedersen and the Washington Attorney General’s Office are continuing to fuel scrutiny over how the state’s new millionaire’s tax was crafted and defended legally. Center Square reporters TJ Martinell and Carleen Johnson attended a state Supreme Court swearing-in ceremony this week hoping to question Chief Justice Debra Stephens and Gov. Bob Ferguson regarding: The income tax Supreme Court conflicts Attorney General coordination Efforts to block a referendum vote Martinell attempted to ask Stephens about communications showing a former Supreme Court clerk speculating that justices might prefer avoiding a direct constitutional ruling on whether income is property. The broader legal battle centers on: Washington’s long-standing precedent treating income as property Whether a progressive income tax violates the state constitution Potential conflicts involving recently appointed justices Questions are also being raised over whether Justices Theo Angelas and Colleen Melody should recuse themselves due to prior professional ties involving: Gov. Ferguson Sen. Pedersen The Attorney General’s Office DCYF FACES CONTINUED SCRUTINY OVER DAYCARE PAYMENTS DCYF Secretary Tana Senn gave an update Thursday to the department’s oversight board following a recent audit that identified approximately $37 million in questionable childcare subsidy payments. Senn argued: The audit findings represented extrapolations rather than confirmed fraud Many childcare providers felt unfairly targeted Public scrutiny created stress and anxiety throughout the childcare community According to Senn: “A lot felt like they were under attack probably for no very good reason.” Center Square reporters noted they have spent months investigating providers receiving: Tens of thousands of dollars monthly Large taxpayer subsidies Payments tied to locations where little or no evidence of childcare operations was visible Oversight Board members, including Sen. Nikki Torres, reportedly expressed frustration that the audit discussion received limited time during the meeting. LONGVIEW SUPERINTENDENT ARRESTED Longview School District Superintendent Karen Cloninger was arrested Thursday morning following an investigation into allegations surrounding the district’s boys basketball program. According to Longview Police: She faces charges including witness tampering Additional allegations involve obstruction and failure to report More charges may be forthcoming involving other district officials Police allege district officials may have: Obstructed the investigation Discouraged staff from cooperating Failed to fully report allegations The case has generated growing outrage from parents and community members in Longview. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Washington tax policy Supreme Court legitimacy concerns Childcare oversight Public education accountability Government transparency Several of these issues are expected to remain major political stories across Washington heading deeper into 2026. WHAT’S NEXT Constitutional challenges to the income tax continue Questions over judicial recusals may intensify Additional DCYF oversight hearings expected Longview criminal investigation remains active #WashingtonState #Politics #IncomeTax #DCYF #Longview #SupremeCourt #BreakingNews #Education #Taxes #USNews 2026-05-21T22:29:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1704 Washington StateIncome TaxDCYFSupreme CourtTaxesChildcare SubsidiesAuditLongviewSuperintendent ArrestJudicial ImpartialityTax PolicyAttorney GeneralProgressive TaxGovernment TransparencyLegal Challenges https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1910573/uw-professor-explains-why-washington-declared-drou-urn8OHPUfj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1910573_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1910573_original_360.mp4 UW Professor Explains Why Washington Declared Drought Early A University of Washington professor is defending Washington state’s recent drought declaration, explaining that state law allows officials to act proactively before severe water shortages are fully felt. The comments come amid growing debate over whether current water conditions justify drought concerns, especially as some critics point to strong reservoir levels and existing water supplies. UW PROFESSOR DEFENDS EARLY DROUGHT DECLARATION The professor explained that Washington’s drought definition is written directly into state law and allows state officials to issue declarations based on anticipated future water shortages. According to the explanation: Officials do not need to wait for severe shortages to occur The law allows action when water supply is projected to fall below 75% of normal The purpose is to prepare communities before conditions worsen later in the year The professor stated: “The drought definition that’s written into state law allows for the drought to be declared before conditions are really being felt.” Shee added: “Part of it is to prepare for conditions that might be coming later in the spring and summer.” DEBATE CONTINUES OVER WATER CONDITIONS The explanation comes as critics, including some agricultural and climate policy skeptics, continue questioning whether current conditions truly justify drought warnings. Critics argue: Reservoirs remain relatively full Historical patterns do not currently suggest catastrophic shortages State agencies may be overstating risks Supporters of the declaration argue: Early planning is critical for agriculture and water management Snowpack and seasonal forecasts can quickly change Delaying action could worsen impacts later in the summer The disagreement reflects broader debates involving: Climate policy Water management Agricultural planning Environmental forecasting DROUGHT DECLARATIONS CARRY MAJOR IMPLICATIONS Drought declarations can affect: Agricultural assistance programs Water management decisions Emergency planning State funding availability Irrigation and conservation efforts Washington officials have emphasized: ➡️ The declaration is intended to help communities prepare ➡️ Conditions can evolve rapidly during warmer months ➡️ Water planning requires forecasting, not just current conditions WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Farmers Water districts Agriculture State environmental policy Water conservation planning Water supply and drought policy remain major issues across Washington state as summer conditions approach. WHAT’S NEXT Water supply forecasts will continue being monitored State agencies may adjust drought response measures throughout summer Debate over climate forecasting and water policy is expected to continue Agricultural communities will closely watch reservoir and snowpack conditions HASHTAGS #WashingtonState #Drought #Water #Climate #Agriculture #Environment #Politics #BreakingNews #UW #USNews 2026-05-22T20:30:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Washington droughtUW professorwater shortagestate lawclimateagriculturewater managementearly declaration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1910755/second-seattle-democrat-raises-concerns-over-busin-DELjgtztbz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1910755_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1910755_original_360.mp4 Second Seattle Democrat Raises Concerns Over Business Exodus Seattle City Councilman Bob Kettle is publicly raising concerns about the city’s economic direction and comments made by Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson regarding businesses and wealthy residents potentially leaving Seattle and Washington over taxes and regulations. Kettle, a Democrat, recently told Washington In Focus he is increasingly concerned about the tone surrounding employers and higher-income residents considering relocation amid rising economic pressures. The comments come as debate intensifies over: Seattle’s business climate Washington’s new income tax Corporate relocation concerns Economic competitiveness Tax burdens and regulation TOP STORY: BOB KETTLE VOICES CONCERNS Kettle reportedly expressed concerns that: Seattle leaders should not dismiss warnings from employers and taxpayers Economic uncertainty is creating growing anxiety Public comments appearing to “wave goodbye” to departing businesses could damage confidence While careful not to directly attack Mayor Wilson personally, Kettle suggested: ➡️ Leaders should take concerns about business flight seriously ➡️ The city should focus on retaining employers and investment ➡️ Economic competitiveness matters for long-term stability The discussion comes as Washington’s new millionaire’s income tax continues facing: Constitutional legal challenges A repeal initiative campaign Growing criticism from some business and civic leaders ECONOMIC CONCERNS CONTINUE TO GROW Critics of current policies argue: High taxes and regulations may drive employers elsewhere Wealth migration could weaken Seattle’s tax base Corporate layoffs and relocations are increasing economic uncertainty Supporters of the city’s policies argue: Economic fairness and progressive taxation remain important priorities Businesses continue benefiting from Seattle’s strong economy and workforce Public investment requires stable revenue sources The broader debate has become increasingly political as: More business leaders publicly speak out Seattle officials face pressure over affordability concerns Washington’s income tax fight escalates statewide DEMOCRATS PUBLICLY BREAKING RANKS Kettle is now among multiple Seattle Democrats publicly signaling discomfort with the mayor’s rhetoric surrounding businesses and wealthy residents potentially leaving the city. The comments suggest: ➡️ Internal divisions may be growing within Seattle’s political leadership ➡️ Economic policy could become a larger issue in upcoming elections ➡️ Concerns over job growth and investment are becoming harder to ignore The issue is especially sensitive as: Large employers continue restructuring and reducing staffing Business climate concerns remain central to state politics Voters prepare for potential ballot fights over taxes WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Seattle jobs Business investment Tax revenue Economic growth Corporate relocation decisions Washington politics Questions surrounding taxes, regulation, and economic competitiveness are becoming some of the biggest political issues facing Seattle and Washington state. WHAT’S NEXT Debate over Seattle’s business climate expected to continue Income tax legal challenges remain active Repeal initiative campaigns continue gathering support Additional city leaders may weigh in publicly #Seattle #WashingtonState #Politics #Business #Economy #Taxes #IncomeTax #BreakingNews #SeattlePolitics #USNews 2026-05-22T22:00:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Seattle politicsBusiness exodusEconomic concernsIncome taxBob KettleKatie WilsonTax burdenRegulationsWashington stateCorporate relocation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1910774/business-leaders-raise-alarm-over-income-tax-glues-lM-oxpU077 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1910774_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1910774_original_360.mp4 Business Leaders Raise Alarm Over Income Tax + Gluesenkamp Perez Sides With GOP On Gender Policy Washington business owners, foster families, and parents are continuing to push back against state policies as several major controversies unfold across the state. In today’s Washington In Focus Daily: Lifelong Democrats and business owners warn Washington’s tax climate may force them out The Longview School District superintendent faces criminal charges DCYF suffers another major court defeat over foster care gender ideology policies TOP STORY: BUSINESS OWNERS SAY TAX CLIMATE MAY FORCE THEM OUT Chris and Riley Lear, owners of Teeter and lifelong Democrats, say Washington’s growing tax and regulatory burden may force them to relocate their business or personal residence. The couple argued: Washington’s pending income tax creates major uncertainty S-corporation taxation creates cash flow challenges many lawmakers do not understand Business owners need long-term stability to continue investing and hiring According to Chris Lear: “The profit in the business is not representative of cash availability.” The family says they do not want to leave Washington but are increasingly questioning whether remaining in the state is financially sustainable. LONGVIEW SUPERINTENDENT ARRESTED Longview School District Superintendent Karen Cloninger made her first court appearance after being arrested Thursday in connection with an investigation involving alleged sexual assaults tied to Mark Morris High School basketball players. According to police: Cloninger faces charges including witness tampering, failure to report, and obstructing law enforcement Investigators allege district officials knew about allegations involving students but attempted to handle the matter internally Another district staff member also faces allegations The case has drawn national attention and intensified criticism surrounding: Mandatory reporting requirements Transparency with parents School district accountability State Sen. John Braun called the allegations: “Very troubling.” Braun also argued broader school policies encouraging secrecy from parents may contribute to these types of situations. MARIE GLUESENKAMP PEREZ BREAKS WITH DEMOCRATS Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez was one of only nine House Democrats to support federal legislation aimed at preventing schools from withholding gender identity changes from parents. In a statement provided after declining an interview, Perez wrote: “A child’s name and sense of self are not small things.” The vote comes amid ongoing debates in Washington surrounding: Parental rights Gender ideology policies in schools School transparency DCYF LOSES MAJOR FOSTER CARE CASE Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families agreed to a permanent injunction after losing a major legal battle involving foster parents Shane and Jennifer Douglas of Tacoma. The federal case centered on: Whether foster parents could be forced to affirm gender identity policies that conflict with their religious beliefs As part of the settlement: DCYF must rewrite portions of the Washington Administrative Code Foster parents cannot be forced to use language that violates sincerely held religious beliefs as a condition of licensing DCYF must pay roughly $250,000 in legal fees Rep. Travis Couture sharply criticized the agency, arguing: “They simply violate people’s rights.” DCYF defended the settlement, saying it balances: Religious freedom LGBTQ youth protections Foster care placement stability WHY THIS MATTERS These issues impact: Washington businesses Public schools Foster care policy Parental rights Government accountability Taxpayer liability The controversies continue fueling broader debates over transparency, ideology, regulation, and public trust across Washington state. #WashingtonState #Politics #DCYF #Longview #IncomeTax #ParentalRights #Education #Business #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-22T22:29:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1234 Washington stateincome taxbusiness ownersfoster caregender policyschoolstransparencyparental rightsLongviewDCYFMarie Gluesenkamp Perezlegislationlawsuittax climate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1910802/sen-braun-responds-to-the-arrest-of-longview-schoo-3B5ljuAMTk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1910802_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1910802_original_360.mp4 Sen. Braun Responds To The Arrest Of Longview School District’s Superintendent Sen. Braun responds to Longview school district arrest. 2026-05-22T23:03:51.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 77 Sen. BraunLongviewSuperintendent arrestSchool districtParentsTransparencyAllegationsWashingtonGovernmentEducation policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1910833/records-show-divide-over-purpose-of-washington-mil-EVODUTG-Tc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1910833_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1910833_original_360.mp4 Records Show Divide Over Purpose of Washington Millionaire’s Tax Newly obtained communications between Washington’s governor’s office and the Attorney General’s Office are fueling additional debate over the intent and legal strategy behind the state’s newly enacted millionaire’s income tax. The records, discussed during Washington In Focus, suggest different factions within state government may have approached the tax proposal from very different legal and political perspectives. TOP STORY: EMAILS SHOW DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO TAX STRATEGY According to investigative reporter TJ Martinell: Gov. Bob Ferguson’s office sought legal guidance about whether a high-income tax could survive constitutional scrutiny Sen. Jamie Pedersen, sponsor of the millionaire’s tax, was described as seeking legislation that would force courts to revisit long-standing precedent on income taxes Martinell explained: “They’re asking a very different question.” According to the discussion: Ferguson’s office reportedly asked whether a proposed tax could survive a court challenge The Attorney General’s Office noted concerns surrounding Washington’s existing legal precedent treating income as property That distinction has become central to critics who argue: ➡️ Some lawmakers were intentionally attempting to challenge and overturn decades of constitutional precedent ➡️ Others were more narrowly focused on crafting a tax capable of surviving legal review LONG-STANDING LEGAL PRECEDENT AT CENTER OF FIGHT Washington courts have repeatedly ruled for decades that: Income qualifies as property under the state constitution Progressive income taxes violate constitutional uniformity requirements Critics of the new tax argue: The millionaire’s tax was specifically designed to provoke a constitutional challenge Lawmakers are attempting to bypass voters and longstanding precedent Overturning the precedent could open the door to broader future income taxes Supporters argue: Washington’s tax system remains overly regressive Courts can revisit older precedent High-income taxes may survive modern constitutional analysis The legal fight is expected to eventually reach the Washington Supreme Court. ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE UNDER SCRUTINY The newly discussed communications are also increasing scrutiny over: Coordination between lawmakers and the Attorney General’s Office The role of state attorneys in helping shape legislation Questions surrounding transparency and public records Critics argue: ➡️ The Attorney General’s Office represents the people of Washington, not individual political agendas ➡️ Collaboration between lawmakers and state attorneys raises questions about neutrality Supporters counter: ➡️ Legislators routinely consult attorneys while crafting bills ➡️ Legal consultation is a standard part of the legislative process WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Washington tax policy Constitutional law Judicial review Government transparency Future income tax proposals The legal and political fight surrounding Washington’s millionaire’s tax continues growing into one of the state’s most significant constitutional battles in decades. WHAT’S NEXT Constitutional lawsuits remain active The repeal initiative effort continues gathering signatures Additional public records may emerge The Washington Supreme Court could ultimately decide the fate of the tax #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Politics #Taxes #SupremeCourt #BreakingNews #WashingtonPolitics #Law #Constitution #USNews 2026-05-22T23:30:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Washington taxMillionaires taxGovernment divideLegal strategyConstitutional lawWashington politicsIncome taxAttorney GeneralGovernor's office https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1910872/cliff-mass-pushes-back-on-washington-drought-conce-7qHpVIQdlj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1910872_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1910872_original_360.mp4 Cliff Mass Pushes Back on Washington Drought Concerns University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor Cliff Mass is continuing to challenge Washington state’s drought concerns, arguing current reservoir conditions do not support claims of a severe water crisis. Mass focused specifically on water storage conditions in the Yakima Basin, which has become a major focus of the state’s drought discussion. TOP STORY: CLIFF MASS QUESTIONS DROUGHT CONCERNS Mass argued: Reservoirs on Washington’s west side are already full Yakima reservoirs are also “absolutely topped off” Late summer water supply depends more heavily on reservoir storage than snowpack levels According to Mass: “The reservoirs are absolutely topped off for the Yakima.” He explained: Snowpack melt primarily contributes water during spring and early summer Reservoir storage becomes far more important during the hottest parts of summer Current reservoir conditions remain strong Mass suggested: ➡️ State officials are focusing heavily on Yakima conditions because broader statewide drought arguments are harder to support with full reservoirs elsewhere. YAKIMA BASIN REMAINS KEY AGRICULTURAL REGION The Yakima Basin is one of Washington’s most important agricultural regions and relies heavily on: Snowpack runoff Reservoir storage Irrigation systems Water conditions in the region directly affect: Farmers Irrigation districts Crop production Agricultural planning State officials have warned: Seasonal forecasts still show potential risks Water demand could increase later in summer Drought planning is designed to prepare in advance Critics argue: Current reservoir conditions undermine claims of an imminent crisis Some drought messaging may be overstating conditions Water supply discussions are becoming politicized CLIMATE AND WATER POLICY DEBATE CONTINUES The discussion comes amid broader political debates surrounding: Climate policy Environmental regulation Agricultural impacts Water management planning Supporters of early drought declarations argue: Preparation is essential before shortages occur Forecasting remains critical for long-term planning Conditions can rapidly worsen during hot summers Critics argue: Reservoir data deserves greater emphasis Public messaging should better reflect current conditions Alarmist forecasting can create unnecessary concern WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Agriculture Irrigation planning Water management Climate policy Environmental regulation Washington’s economy Water supply and drought forecasting remain major political and economic issues across Washington state. WHAT’S NEXT Reservoir and snowpack conditions will continue being monitored Drought declarations may evolve later in summer Debate over climate and water forecasting is expected to continue Agricultural communities will closely watch irrigation outlooks #WashingtonState #Drought #Climate #Water #Agriculture #Environment #Politics #Yakima #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-23T01:00:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Cliff MassWashington droughtWater supplyReservoirsYakima BasinClimateAgriculture https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1911258/trump-calls-u-s-birthright-citizenship-policy-a-la-0FoSY8OBAW https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1911258_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1911258_original_360.mp4 Trump Calls U.S. Birthright Citizenship Policy a “Laughingstock” President Donald Trump sharply criticized birthright citizenship and recent court rulings involving tariffs, arguing the United States is being harmed by legal decisions he says weaken immigration enforcement and economic policy. Trump accused the courts of undermining national interests while defending his administration’s broader immigration and trade agenda. TOP STORY: TRUMP ATTACKS BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP Trump argued the United States is unique in broadly applying birthright citizenship and called the current policy: “A laughingstock.” He said: Other countries do not apply citizenship rules the same way Birthright citizenship encourages illegal immigration The Supreme Court should reject efforts to preserve the current system According to Trump: “If the Supreme Court approves that decision, they have done a great disservice to the United States of America.” The comments continue Trump’s long-running push for: Tougher immigration enforcement Border security Restrictions on birthright citizenship interpretation TRUMP ALSO TARGETS TARIFF RULING Trump additionally criticized a recent court ruling involving tariffs, arguing: The decision harmed the country economically The administration should have prevailed legally Dissenting opinions strongly supported the administration’s position Trump claimed: “We should have won that case on tariffs.” He argued the ruling: Cost the United States billions Benefited countries he says take advantage of American trade policy Undermined U.S. economic leverage Trump emphasized: ➡️ The court decision was not unanimous ➡️ Multiple dissents sided with the administration’s legal arguments ➡️ Tariffs remain central to his economic strategy IMMIGRATION AND TRADE REMAIN CORE ISSUES The remarks highlight two major pillars of Trump’s agenda: Immigration restrictions Aggressive trade enforcement Supporters argue: Strong border policies protect national sovereignty Tariffs help rebuild American manufacturing Courts have too often limited executive authority Critics argue: Birthright citizenship is constitutionally protected Tariff battles can increase costs for consumers and businesses Courts play a necessary role in reviewing executive actions WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Immigration policy Supreme Court rulings Trade policy Tariff enforcement Constitutional law U.S. economic strategy Immigration and trade continue to be among the administration’s most politically significant issues. WHAT’S NEXT Additional immigration-related legal fights are expected Tariff litigation may continue moving through federal courts Birthright citizenship debates likely to remain central politically Supreme Court rulings could shape future executive authority HASHTAGS #Trump #BirthrightCitizenship #Tariffs #Immigration #Politics #SupremeCourt #Trade #BreakingNews #USNews #Economy 2026-05-23T12:31:47.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 TrumpBirthright CitizenshipImmigrationTariffsSupreme CourtTradeUS PoliticsLawEconomy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1911359/energy-shock-inflation-the-squeeze-on-american-hou-bsFUkEiL6o https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1911359_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1911359_original_360.mp4 Energy Shock, Inflation & the Squeeze on American Households | Everyday Economics In this episode of Everyday Economics, we examine the growing squeeze on the American household as inflation pressures, rising energy prices, and higher interest rates all collide at once. Oil shocks near the Strait of Hormuz, tariff-driven price increases, and rising borrowing costs are putting pressure on businesses and consumers alike — while the Federal Reserve faces increasingly difficult choices under new Chair Kevin Warsh. 📉 In this episode: 🔹 How energy prices and tariffs are squeezing household spending power 🔹 Why businesses are being forced to choose between smaller profits or higher prices 🔹 What “margin compression” means for hiring, wages, and investment 🔹 Why mortgage rates and Treasury yields are climbing again 🔹 How inflation acts like a hidden tax on American families 🔹 Why the Fed may be running out of “clean” policy options We also break down the concept of “demand destruction,” why real disposable income is flattening, and what higher gas and grocery prices could mean for the broader economy in the months ahead. As always, Everyday Economics cuts through the headlines to explain what today’s economic shocks mean for your wallet, your job, and the future direction of the U.S. economy. ____________ Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 2026-05-23T13:00:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 592 inflationenergy pricesinterest rateshousehold spendingtariffsFederal Reservebusinessesconsumerseconomydemand destructiondisposable incomegas pricesgrocery pricesUS economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1911638/federal-court-blocks-dcyf-from-forcing-foster-pare-4sW0wDrqDq https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1911638_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1911638_original_360.mp4 Federal Court Blocks DCYF From Forcing Foster Parents to Affirm Gender Ideology Washington’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families has agreed to a permanent injunction preventing state officials from forcing foster parents to affirm gender ideology beliefs that conflict with their religious convictions. The settlement follows a federal court ruling last month finding that DCYF policies violated the First Amendment rights of foster parents Shane and Jennifer DeGross of Tacoma. TOP STORY: FOSTER PARENTS WIN MAJOR COURT BATTLE The DeGross family, longtime foster parents, challenged Washington policies requiring foster parents to: Use preferred pronouns Support gender identity transitions for children in their care Affirm beliefs that conflicted with their religious convictions Represented by Alliance Defending Freedom, the family argued: ➡️ The state was forcing foster parents to adopt beliefs they did not share ➡️ Their religious freedoms were being violated ➡️ They simply wanted to continue fostering children without compromising their faith A federal district judge agreed, ruling the policy violated constitutional protections. As part of the settlement: DCYF must rewrite portions of the Washington Administrative Code Foster parents cannot be forced to use language conflicting with sincerely held religious beliefs The agency must pay approximately $250,000 in legal fees LAWMAKERS SHARPLY CRITICIZE DCYF State Rep. Travis Couture called the ruling: “An important thing that we should be happy happened.” Couture sharply criticized DCYF, arguing: The agency repeatedly violates constitutional rights Taxpayers continue paying for failed policies DCYF is prioritizing ideology over improving foster care outcomes According to Couture: “They simply violate people’s rights.” He also pointed to broader concerns involving: Rising lawsuits against DCYF Child welfare failures Ongoing criticism of the Keeping Families Together Act Couture claimed Washington is facing: ➡️ More than $2 billion in potential tort liability tied largely to DCYF-related lawsuits. DCYF DEFENDS SETTLEMENT DCYF Secretary Tana Senn defended the agreement, saying: “The settlement agreement respects the religious beliefs of foster parents while ensuring LGBTQIA+ youth are placed in an environment that is safe and supports their well-being.” The agency says the updated rules are intended to balance: Religious freedom protections Foster parent participation Support for LGBTQ youth in care The case now adds to growing scrutiny surrounding: DCYF policies Foster care oversight State liability and taxpayer costs Constitutional challenges involving parental and religious rights WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Foster families Religious freedom protections Child welfare policy Taxpayer liability DCYF oversight Washington state law The ruling is expected to have major implications for foster care policy and future legal battles involving state agencies and constitutional rights. #WashingtonState #DCYF #FosterCare #Politics #ReligiousFreedom #BreakingNews #ParentalRights #Law #Constitution #USNews 2026-05-23T13:59:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 419 Foster parentsGender ideologyReligious freedomDCYFCourt rulingWashington StateFirst AmendmentLGBTQ youthLawsuitFoster care policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1911870/seattle-councilman-calls-for-working-with-business-0yQAAQE9Fi https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1911870_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1911870_original_360.mp4 Seattle Councilman Calls for Working With Businesses, Not Against Them Seattle City Councilman Rob Saka says city leaders should focus on working collaboratively with businesses and employers rather than dismissing concerns surrounding taxes, regulations, and economic uncertainty. The comments came during an interview with Center Square Seattle reporter Randy Diamond following growing controversy over remarks made by Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson regarding businesses and wealthy residents potentially leaving the city or state. TOP STORY: SAKA URGES COLLABORATION, NOT CONFRONTATION Saka, a Democrat representing Seattle’s District 1, was careful not to personally criticize Mayor Wilson during the interview. According to Saka: “I don’t want to attack her personally. She can speak for herself.” However, he acknowledged: He has met with officials in the mayor’s office He expressed concerns over the city’s approach He believes leaders should engage directly with the business community Saka argued: ➡️ Businesses, workers, and residents should all be part of the conversation ➡️ Concerns about taxes and regulation should not be dismissed ➡️ Seattle must remain economically competitive CONCERNS GROW OVER TAXES AND BUSINESS CLIMATE The discussion comes amid: Growing debate over Washington’s new millionaire’s income tax Concerns about business relocation Ongoing layoffs and economic uncertainty Frustration over mounting regulatory burdens Critics argue: High taxes and regulations may drive businesses and wealthy residents out of Seattle Economic uncertainty is damaging confidence Public officials should take these concerns seriously Supporters of current policies argue: Progressive taxation remains necessary Businesses continue benefiting from Seattle’s economy and workforce Public investments require stable revenue sources INTERNAL DIVISIONS EMERGING INSIDE CITY LEADERSHIP Saka is now among multiple Seattle Democrats publicly signaling discomfort with rhetoric surrounding businesses potentially leaving the city. The comments suggest: ➡️ Economic competitiveness is becoming a larger political issue ➡️ Some city leaders are concerned about public perception ➡️ Divisions may be growing within Seattle’s political leadership The issue is becoming increasingly important as: Washington’s income tax faces legal challenges Repeal initiatives gain momentum Employers continue evaluating costs and regulatory pressures WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Seattle jobs Economic growth Business investment Tax revenue Corporate relocation decisions Washington politics Debates surrounding taxes, regulation, and economic competitiveness are becoming central issues in Seattle and across Washington state. WHAT’S NEXT Debate over Seattle’s business climate expected to continue Income tax legal battles remain active Additional city officials may weigh in publicly Business and economic policy likely to remain major political issues heading into 2026 HASHTAGS #Seattle #WashingtonState #Politics #Business #Economy #Taxes #IncomeTax #BreakingNews #SeattlePolitics #USNews 2026-05-23T15:00:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Seattle politicsRob SakaBusiness climateTaxesRegulationsEconomic uncertaintySeattle Council https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1911874/longview-school-district-under-scrutiny-after-supe-g765VdR-0H https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1911874_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1911874_original_360.mp4 Longview School District Under Scrutiny After Superintendent Arrest The Longview School District is now facing growing scrutiny after Superintendent Karen Cloninger was arrested Thursday as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged sexual misconduct involving students at Mark Morris High School. According to Longview police: Cloninger faces charges including witness tampering, failure to report, and obstructing law enforcement Investigators allege school staff and district leadership knew about allegations involving students but failed to properly report them Another district staff member is also facing allegations tied to the investigation Authorities say the case dates back to February and centers on allegations of physical and sexual misconduct involving students. JOHN BRAUN RAISES CONCERNS OVER SCHOOL POLICIES State Sen. John Braun told The Center Square the allegations are: “Very troubling.” Braun argued: Schools are mandatory reporters under state law Parents deserve transparency involving serious incidents Some school policies may be contributing to a culture of secrecy According to Braun: “Parents need to be informed of these types of things.” He also criticized broader policies that he says encourage schools to withhold information from parents, arguing: ➡️ Districts should not attempt to internally manage serious allegations involving students ➡️ Schools should immediately involve law enforcement when required GLUESENKAMP PEREZ BREAKS WITH DEMOCRATS The controversy comes as Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez was one of only nine House Democrats to support federal legislation involving parental notification policies in schools. The bill would: Restrict federal funding for states that withhold certain gender identity information from parents In a statement provided after declining an interview, Perez said: “A child’s name and sense of self are not small things.” She added: “I don’t believe parents should be cut out of the loop.” The issue is now fueling broader debates in Washington surrounding: Parental rights School transparency Gender identity policies Mandatory reporting obligations WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Student safety School accountability Parent notification policies Public trust in school districts Education policy debates in Washington state The Longview investigation is rapidly becoming one of the most closely watched school controversies in Washington. #WashingtonState #Longview #Education #BreakingNews #SchoolDistrict #Politics #ParentalRights #StudentSafety #DCYF #USNews 2026-05-23T15:00:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 387 Longview School DistrictSuperintendent ArrestKaren CloningerSexual MisconductStudent SafetyParental RightsSchool TransparencyWashington StateLaw EnforcementInvestigation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1911886/feds-charge-15-in-90m-minnesota-childcare-medicaid-31Kxgo-KW7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1911886_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1911886_original_360.mp4 Feds Charge 15 in $90M Minnesota Childcare, Medicaid Fraud For The Center Square Daily Johnny Edwards discusses Federal prosecutors announcing charges against 15 people in Minnesota on Thursday in connection to Medicaid and childcare fraud costing taxpayers more than $90 million. Prosectors said those who were charged targeted seven state-managed Medicaid programs in Minnesota, one of which has been entirely shut down due to a lack of funds. 2026-05-23T15:24:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 233 Medicaid fraudchildcare fraudMinnesotafederal chargestaxpayer fraudfraud investigationgovernment fraudlaw enforcementprosecutors https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1911941/business-owners-say-new-income-tax-could-drive-emp-93GgeS4XAj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1911941_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1911941_original_360.mp4 Business Owners Say New Income Tax Could Drive Employers Away A longtime Washington family business says growing taxes and regulations in the state may eventually force them to relocate their business, personal residence, or both. Chris and Riley Lear — owners of Teeter, the Bonney Lake-based inversion therapy company whose products are sold worldwide — say they are increasingly concerned about Washington’s economic direction, particularly the state’s new 9.9% income tax on high earners. TOP STORY: FAMILY BUSINESS OWNERS SOUND ALARM The Lears, lifelong Democrats originally from Canada, say they never expected to publicly oppose policies pushed by the political party they have long supported. But now, they argue: Washington’s tax burden is becoming unsustainable Business owners are facing mounting uncertainty State leaders do not fully understand how pass-through businesses operate The couple explained how S-corporation taxation works: ➡️ Business profits often appear on personal tax returns even when cash is tied up in inventory, payroll, or operations. According to Chris Lear: “The profit in a business is not representative of cash availability.” The family says: Their company may appear profitable on paper But much of that money remains locked inside the business itself New taxes create added pressure and uncertainty for employers trying to grow and hire “YOU HAVE TO GIVE ME STABILITY” The Lears also warned: Business owners need long-term predictability to take risks Employers cannot confidently expand if they fear changing tax burdens Policies discouraging investment may ultimately reduce economic growth According to the interview: “You have to give me some stability that allows me to feel comfortable and sleep at night knowing I won’t lose everything.” The couple argued: ➡️ Successful businesses create jobs and economic opportunity ➡️ Risk-taking and investment require confidence in long-term stability ➡️ More employers are quietly considering relocation They emphasized: They do not want to leave Washington Their families and roots are in the Pacific Northwest But the combination of taxes and regulations is becoming increasingly difficult BUSINESS EXODUS CONCERNS CONTINUE TO GROW The comments come amid growing debate over: Washington’s millionaire’s income tax Rising business costs Economic competitiveness Reports of businesses and high earners exploring relocation Critics argue: ➡️ Washington is creating an increasingly hostile business climate ➡️ The cumulative burden of taxes and regulations is driving employers away Supporters of the tax argue: ➡️ The measure impacts only top earners ➡️ Additional state revenue is necessary ➡️ Washington remains economically competitive The debate continues to intensify as repeal efforts and constitutional legal challenges move forward. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Small businesses Family-owned companies Job growth Economic investment Washington tax policy Long-term business confidence The fight over Washington’s income tax is increasingly becoming a broader debate over economic competitiveness and the future of business in the state. #WashingtonState #Business #Economy #IncomeTax #Taxes #SmallBusiness #Politics #Seattle #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-23T16:00:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 269 Washington income taxBusiness ownersTaxesEconomyRelocationRegulationsSmall businessJob growth https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1911994/longview-superintendent-arrested-amid-serious-obst-cPWCgb4WTl https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1911994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1911994_original_360.mp4 Longview Superintendent Arrested Amid Serious Obstruction Allegations Longview School District Superintendent Karen Cloninger was arrested Thursday as part of an expanding criminal investigation involving allegations of obstruction tied to a student sexual assault investigation at Mark Morris High School. According to Longview Police: Cloninger faces felony witness tampering charges Additional charges include failure to report and obstructing law enforcement More charges may still be forthcoming involving other district officials TOP STORY: ALLEGATIONS OF OBSTRUCTION EMERGE Police allege district leadership learned of misconduct allegations months earlier but handled the matter internally rather than immediately involving law enforcement. According to investigators: Staff raised concerns about mandatory reporting obligations Detectives later developed evidence suggesting employees were allegedly directed not to discuss the incidents Police believe efforts may have been made to discourage further discussion of the allegations The allegations center around claims involving older varsity basketball players accused of assaulting younger students on the Mark Morris High School basketball team. PARENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS SPEAK OUT The case has generated significant outrage in Longview, where: Parents have repeatedly attended school board meetings demanding answers Some families are calling for school board recalls Questions continue mounting about how district leadership handled the allegations Critics have specifically questioned: Why the district allegedly handled matters internally Whether employees were instructed not to cooperate fully Why district leadership retained support even as investigations intensified SCHOOL DISTRICT RESPONDS Following the arrest: The school board reportedly placed Cloninger on administrative leave Patti Bowen was named acting superintendent District officials said they are cooperating with the investigation The district said: “The allegations described by law enforcement are serious and troubling.” Police also announced: Additional charges are expected against Executive Director of Student Services Andrew Schoonover WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Student safety School accountability Mandatory reporting laws Public trust in school leadership Criminal investigations involving schools The case is rapidly becoming one of the most serious education controversies currently unfolding in Washington state. WHAT’S NEXT Additional charges remain possible Court appearances are expected in coming days The criminal investigation remains ongoing Parents and community members are expected to continue demanding accountability #Longview #WashingtonState #Education #BreakingNews #SchoolDistrict #Crime #StudentSafety #Politics #Police #USNews 2026-05-23T17:00:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 LongviewSuperintendentArrestedObstructionChargesInvestigationStudent SafetySchool DistrictWashington StateWitness Tampering https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1912013/epa-slashes-regulations-on-refrigerants-finalized-3BB5FbY27i https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1912013_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1912013_original_360.mp4 EPA Slashes Regulations on Refrigerants Finalized During Biden-Era For The Center Square Daily Johnny Edwards talks to Morgan Sweeney about the Environmental Protection Agency slashing some regulations on refrigerants finalized in the Biden-era in an effort it says will reduce grocery costs for Americans and compliance costs for businesses. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the move would save American families more than $2.4 billion. The agency said it will amend two rules finalized under the Biden administration as part of its implementation of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020. 2026-05-23T17:00:41.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 494 EPArefrigerantsregulationsBiden eraeconomygrocery costsbusinesssavingsAmerican Innovation and Manufacturing ActLee Zeldin https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1912207/questions-grow-over-possible-supreme-court-conflic-EML7gIPSmD https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1912207_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1912207_original_360.mp4 Questions Grow Over Possible Supreme Court Conflicts in Income Tax Case Questions surrounding potential judicial conflicts are intensifying as Washington’s new millionaire’s income tax moves closer toward what could become a major constitutional showdown before the Washington Supreme Court. Critics are now raising concerns over whether certain justices should recuse themselves due to prior professional relationships connected to lawmakers, the Attorney General’s Office, and Gov. Bob Ferguson. TOP STORY: QUESTIONS EMERGE OVER POSSIBLE RECUSALS The discussion centers around whether: Justice Theo Angelas Justice Colleen Melody should step aside from future rulings involving the millionaire’s tax to avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest. Critics argue: ➡️ Judicial ethics standards require avoiding not only actual conflicts, but also the appearance of conflicts ➡️ Public confidence in the court depends on impartiality ➡️ Prior professional relationships could raise concerns for some observers According to the discussion: “It’s not just an actual conflict of interest — just to avoid it.” The issue is especially significant because: Justices themselves generally decide whether to recuse No outside body automatically removes a justice from a case Judicial conduct rules largely rely on self-recusal CONNECTIONS UNDER SCRUTINY Questions surrounding recusal stem from several professional connections involving: Gov. Bob Ferguson Sen. Jamie Pedersen The Attorney General’s Office Newly appointed Supreme Court justices Critics have highlighted: Theo Angelas previously worked with Ferguson and Pedersen at K&L Gates Justice Colleen Melody previously worked under Ferguson in the Attorney General’s Office Pedersen sponsored the millionaire’s tax legislation now facing constitutional scrutiny The broader concern being raised is whether: ➡️ Those prior relationships could affect public confidence in future rulings ➡️ The court can appear fully impartial in such a politically charged case Supporters argue: ➡️ Professional overlap in legal and government circles is common ➡️ Prior employment relationships alone do not automatically create conflicts ➡️ Justices remain bound by professional ethics standards INCOME TAX CASE COULD HAVE MASSIVE CONSEQUENCES At the center of the legal fight: Whether Washington’s long-standing precedent treating income as property remains intact Whether progressive income taxes violate the state constitution Whether nearly a century of legal precedent could be overturned Critics warn: A ruling overturning precedent could open the door to broader income taxes in Washington Supporters argue: Courts can revisit older constitutional interpretations Washington’s current tax system remains overly regressive The constitutional challenge is expected to eventually reach the Washington Supreme Court. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Judicial ethics Public trust in the courts Washington tax policy Constitutional law Future income tax proposals The millionaire’s tax battle is rapidly becoming one of Washington’s most significant legal and political controversies in decades. WHAT’S NEXT Constitutional lawsuits continue moving forward Questions over judicial recusals may intensify The Washington Supreme Court could ultimately decide the future of the tax Initiative repeal efforts remain underway statewide #WashingtonState #SupremeCourt #IncomeTax #Politics #Law #JudicialEthics #Taxes #BreakingNews #WashingtonPolitics #USNews 2026-05-24T01:00:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Supreme CourtWashingtonIncome TaxJudicial EthicsRecusalMillionaires TaxConstitutional Law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1912208/critics-say-washington-lawmakers-broke-public-trus-a430oZtoyw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1912208_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1912208_original_360.mp4 Critics Say Washington Lawmakers “Broke Public Trust” on Income Tax Critics of Washington’s newly enacted millionaire’s income tax say public frustration is extending beyond opposition to the tax itself and increasingly focusing on how lawmakers pushed the measure through the legislative process. Supporters of the repeal effort argue the handling of the bill has energized voters and intensified support for a statewide initiative campaign aimed at overturning the tax. TOP STORY: CRITICS SAY PUBLIC TRUST WAS DAMAGED Opponents of the income tax argue: Lawmakers ignored longstanding voter opposition to income taxes The process surrounding the bill created additional frustration Public reaction is being fueled by both policy and process concerns According to critics: “They really broke the public trust on this issue.” They also argued: “The way they went about it” angered many voters and appeared dismissive of public concerns. Critics claim: ➡️ The use of a necessity clause to block a referendum intensified backlash ➡️ Voters feel lawmakers attempted to avoid direct public input ➡️ Opposition is now motivating volunteers and signature gatherers statewide REPEAL INITIATIVE ENTERS FINAL PUSH The repeal campaign now faces a tight timeline to qualify for the ballot. According to organizers: Only 44 days remain to gather signatures Volunteers are ramping up statewide efforts Public enthusiasm appears strong Supporters of repeal believe: The issue is energizing voters across party lines Signature gathering momentum continues growing Frustration over government transparency is helping fuel support The initiative seeks to overturn: ➡️ Washington’s 9.9% tax on income above $1 million The tax also remains under: Constitutional legal challenge Political scrutiny Ongoing statewide debate INCOME TAX FIGHT CONTINUES TO GROW Supporters of the tax argue: The measure impacts only high earners Washington’s tax system remains regressive Additional revenue is needed for state priorities Critics argue: The tax could eventually expand beyond millionaires Businesses and wealthy residents may relocate Lawmakers ignored repeated voter opposition to income taxes The broader battle now includes: Lawsuits Ballot campaigns Questions over judicial rulings Debate over legislative transparency WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Washington tax policy Ballot initiatives Government transparency Business climate State revenue Future tax debates The fight over Washington’s income tax is rapidly becoming one of the state’s largest political and constitutional battles in decades. WHAT’S NEXT Signature gathering efforts continue statewide Constitutional lawsuits remain active Supporters and opponents are expected to intensify campaigning Voters could ultimately decide the future of the tax #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Politics #Taxes #Initiative #BreakingNews #WashingtonPolitics #Economy #Business #USNews 2026-05-23T21:00:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 WashingtonIncome TaxPublic TrustLawmakersTax PolicyInitiativeGovernment TransparencyRepealBallot CampaignVoters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1912209/trump-warns-new-york-cannot-afford-to-lose-high-in-e8gYMDbcJ_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1912209_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1912209_original_360.mp4 Trump Warns New York Cannot Afford to Lose High-Income Taxpayers President Donald Trump is warning that high-tax states risk losing businesses, wealthy residents, and long-term economic stability if lawmakers fail to address growing concerns over taxes and regulation. Speaking about economic migration trends, Trump argued that major companies and high-income taxpayers are increasingly relocating from states like New York to lower-tax states including Florida, Texas, and Tennessee. TOP STORY: TRUMP WARNS OF ECONOMIC EXODUS Trump argued: Businesses are leaving high-tax states Wealthy residents are relocating States risk shrinking their tax base if the trend continues According to Trump: “The people that pay 85 to 90% of your taxes are leaving.” He warned: ➡️ Once businesses and high earners relocate, they rarely return ➡️ States could face long-term economic consequences ➡️ Policymakers are failing to stop the trend Trump specifically pointed to: Florida Texas Tennessee as destinations attracting companies and higher-income residents. TAX POLICY AND BUSINESS CLIMATE DEBATE GROWS The comments come amid ongoing national debates surrounding: State tax burdens Business competitiveness Population migration trends Economic growth strategies Critics of high-tax policies argue: ➡️ Rising taxes and regulations discourage investment ➡️ Employers and entrepreneurs are increasingly mobile ➡️ States risk losing jobs and revenue over time Supporters of progressive tax systems argue: ➡️ Higher earners should contribute more ➡️ Public investments require sustainable revenue ➡️ Economic migration trends are often overstated The issue has become increasingly central in: State politics Economic policy debates Discussions about remote work and business relocation NATIONAL POLITICAL IMPLICATIONS Trump’s comments also reflect broader Republican messaging heading into the 2026 election cycle, with conservatives increasingly arguing: Democratic-led states are becoming economically uncompetitive Businesses are fleeing regulation-heavy environments Low-tax states are attracting investment and population growth The broader debate continues focusing on: Economic opportunity Tax fairness Cost of living Long-term state competitiveness WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: State tax policy Business investment Economic growth Population migration Job creation National political debates Economic migration and tax competitiveness are becoming major political issues across the country. #Trump #Politics #Economy #Taxes #Business #NewYork #Florida #Texas #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-23T18:31:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 Donald TrumpNew YorkTaxesEconomyBusinessFloridaTexasMigrationTax BaseEconomic Exodus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1912210/illinois-bill-banning-easily-convertible-handguns-A3_Gfmx28g https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1912210_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1912210_original_360.mp4 Illinois Bill Banning ‘Easily Convertible’ Handguns Could Pass This Session For The Center Square Daily Johnny Edwards looks at headlines from across the country Illinois: Illinois bill banning ‘easily convertible’ handguns could pass this session https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_0420a047-8714-4616-a271-ee890fa6ae89.html Texas: Board suspends Camp Mystic co-owner's nursing license https://www.thecentersquare.com/texas/article_3d63f2f7-f2e8-4ad5-bd85-d856bfc9dbb0.html Pennsylvania: Farmland prime for data centers, but at what cost? https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_26c459cc-7a20-4846-8dcd-251ed0f294f0.html Wisconsin: Lawyer claims Wisconsin ‘desperately’ trying to keep voter list secret http://thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_9ea19de8-f401-43a6-a411-f8a3dbd5701a.html 2026-05-23T18:00:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 179 Illinoishandgunsgun controlTexasnursing licensePennsylvaniadata centersWisconsinvoter listlegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1913031/marco-rubio-highlights-u-s-armenia-partnership-dur-6i_0uGpBC1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1913031_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1913031_original_360.mp4 Marco Rubio Highlights U.S.-Armenia Partnership During Diplomatic Visit Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised Armenia’s leadership and vision for the country’s future during diplomatic remarks expressing support for stronger cooperation between the United States and Armenia. Rubio said Armenia is moving toward what he described as a “brighter and more independent future,” emphasizing the importance of long-term vision, reform, and international partnership. TOP STORY: RUBIO PRAISES ARMENIA’S LEADERSHIP Speaking alongside Armenian officials, Rubio praised: Armenia’s leadership team The country’s long-term vision Efforts aimed at strengthening independence and prosperity According to Rubio: “You are blazing the trail towards a brighter and more independent future for Armenia.” He emphasized: ➡️ The United States supports Armenia’s reform efforts ➡️ Building long-term stability requires courage and commitment ➡️ Strong partnerships will be critical moving forward Rubio repeatedly highlighted: Courage Vision Dedication Willingness to make difficult decisions for the country’s future U.S.-ARMENIA RELATIONSHIP CONTINUES TO GROW Rubio said the United States is: Proud to support Armenia’s direction Interested in expanding cooperation Looking forward to deeper partnership opportunities According to Rubio: “We’re very happy and proud to be a part of it.” The remarks suggest: ➡️ Continued U.S. diplomatic engagement with Armenia ➡️ Interest in long-term regional cooperation ➡️ Support for Armenia’s economic and political development The comments come amid: Ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region Growing international competition for influence Efforts by Armenia to strengthen ties with Western partners REGIONAL AND STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS The broader discussion surrounding Armenia increasingly involves: Regional security Economic development Democratic reforms Energy and trade partnerships U.S. officials have increasingly emphasized: ➡️ Supporting allied democracies ➡️ Expanding economic cooperation ➡️ Encouraging political stability and sovereignty Rubio’s comments framed Armenia as: A country pursuing greater independence An emerging strategic partner A nation seeking stronger integration with Western economies and institutions WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: U.S. foreign policy Regional diplomacy Economic cooperation Strategic alliances International development efforts The relationship between the United States and Armenia is becoming an increasingly important part of broader geopolitical discussions in the region. #MarcoRubio #Armenia #Politics #ForeignPolicy #Diplomacy #InternationalRelations #BreakingNews #WorldNews #Geopolitics #USNews 2026-05-26T18:30:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Marco RubioArmeniaU.S. PartnershipDiplomacyForeign PolicyLeadershipIndependenceCooperationGeopolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1913032/doj-investigating-potential-antitrust-violations-i-_LPq7R1qP_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1913032_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1913032_original_360.mp4 DOJ Investigating Potential Antitrust Violations in U.S. Beef Industry Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is intensifying its investigation into the U.S. cattle and beef industry following President Trump’s executive order directing federal agencies to examine rising beef prices and potential anti-competitive behavior. According to Blanche, the administration is focusing heavily on market concentration within the beef processing industry and whether current industry structures are harming competition. TOP STORY: DOJ TARGETS BEEF INDUSTRY CONCENTRATION Blanche said: President Trump directed the Justice Department to investigate beef costs and pricing following last year’s election Federal investigators are now prioritizing potential antitrust violations in cattle and beef markets Market concentration among major processors is raising concerns According to Blanche: “The big four processors control over 85% of the beef processing market.” He also noted: ➡️ Two of the largest processors are primarily foreign-owned ➡️ Multiple beef processing plants have closed across the country ➡️ The current market structure may indicate anti-competitive activity The administration argues: Heavy consolidation may be limiting competition Smaller producers and ranchers could be disadvantaged Consumers may ultimately face higher prices ANTITRUST SCRUTINY EXPANDS ACROSS FOOD INDUSTRY The investigation is part of a broader federal push targeting: Food supply chain consolidation Pricing practices Market coordination among major corporations The Justice Department says: ➡️ Competition concerns exist across multiple protein industries ➡️ Market concentration can distort pricing and reduce competition ➡️ Stronger enforcement may help protect consumers and producers Critics of consolidation argue: A small number of corporations now dominate key food markets Ranchers and independent producers have less bargaining power Consumers may pay higher grocery prices as competition declines Industry groups often counter: ➡️ Consolidation can improve efficiency and supply stability ➡️ Inflation and broader economic conditions also drive prices ➡️ Antitrust actions should avoid disrupting food supply systems FOOD PRICES REMAIN MAJOR POLITICAL ISSUE The comments come as: Americans continue facing elevated grocery prices Food inflation remains a major political concern Federal regulators increase scrutiny of agricultural markets The Trump administration has increasingly framed: Food costs market concentration supply chain control as key economic and consumer protection issues heading into the 2026 political cycle. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Beef prices Grocery costs Farmers and ranchers Antitrust enforcement Food supply chains Consumer inflation concerns The DOJ investigation could lead to major legal and regulatory changes affecting the U.S. meat industry and broader food markets. #DOJ #ToddBlanche #Antitrust #BeefPrices #Economy #Inflation #Agriculture #Politics #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-26T17:30:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 DOJAntitrustBeef IndustryTodd BlancheCattleBeef PricesMarket ConcentrationUS NewsEconomyInflation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1913033/employers-warn-washington-lawmakers-misunderstand-b66IIq6iD7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1913033_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1913033_original_360.mp4 Employers Warn Washington Lawmakers Misunderstand S-Corporation Taxes Washington business owners are raising new concerns about how the state’s income tax could impact S-corporations and pass-through businesses, arguing that many lawmakers and voters misunderstand how business finances actually work. Chris and Riley Lear, owners of the Bonney Lake-based company Teeter, say reported profits on tax returns often do not reflect the actual cash available to operate, invest in, or expand a business. TOP STORY: BUSINESS OWNERS SAY PROFITS DON’T TELL THE FULL STORY The Lears explained: S-corporation income passes through to owners individually Businesses may appear profitable on paper while cash remains tied up elsewhere Inventory, operations, payroll, and expansion costs can consume large amounts of capital According to the interview: “Our cash position is not necessarily in alignment with our tax return.” Chris Lear explained: “It may show that we made $2 million, but we have $3.5 million of inventory sitting in our warehouse.” He added: “The cash availability is not there.” The couple argued: ➡️ Policymakers often oversimplify business finances ➡️ Tax policy discussions fail to account for operational realities ➡️ Employers face major risks and uncertainty when expanding businesses “YOU HAVE TO GO THROUGH IT TO UNDERSTAND IT” The Lears also warned: Business owners are increasingly discouraged from taking risks Long-term stability is critical for investment and hiring Employers need confidence before taking on major loans or expansion projects According to the discussion: “You have to go through it to really understand it.” The family argued: ➡️ Successful businesses create jobs and economic opportunity ➡️ Expansion often requires enormous financial risk ➡️ Employers need predictable economic conditions to continue growing Chris Lear pointed to examples such as: Taking out multi-million dollar loans Building new facilities Hiring additional employees He said: “You’ve got to give me some stability that allows me to sleep at night knowing I won’t lose everything.” INCOME TAX DEBATE CONTINUES TO GROW The comments come as debate intensifies over: Washington’s 9.9% income tax on high earners Economic competitiveness Business relocation concerns Long-term investment in the state Critics argue: ➡️ Pass-through businesses could face unintended financial pressure ➡️ Economic uncertainty discourages hiring and expansion ➡️ Washington risks pushing employers elsewhere Supporters argue: ➡️ The tax impacts only top earners ➡️ Additional state revenue is necessary ➡️ Washington remains economically competitive The broader debate is increasingly focusing on: Business cash flow realities Entrepreneurship Investment incentives Economic growth WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Small businesses Family-owned companies Hiring and expansion Economic investment Washington tax policy Long-term business confidence Questions surrounding S-corporation taxation and business cash flow are becoming central to Washington’s growing income tax debate. #WashingtonState #Business #Economy #IncomeTax #Taxes #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneur #Politics #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-26T16:30:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 136 S-CorporationWashington TaxesBusiness OwnersCash FlowIncome TaxPass-through businessTax PolicySmall BusinessEntrepreneurshipWashington State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1913034/marco-rubio-says-access-to-critical-minerals-is-es-ZDtrT5wD0A https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1913034_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1913034_original_360.mp4 Marco Rubio Says Access to Critical Minerals Is Essential for Innovation Secretary of State Marco Rubio says critical minerals are rapidly becoming one of the most important economic and geopolitical issues of the 21st century, warning that countries unable to secure and process those resources risk falling behind economically and technologically. Speaking about international cooperation and supply chains, Rubio emphasized that access to critical minerals — and the ability to refine them into usable products — will be central to future innovation and prosperity. TOP STORY: RUBIO HIGHLIGHTS GLOBAL CRITICAL MINERALS RACE Rubio said: Critical minerals were rarely discussed globally just two decades ago They are now essential for emerging technologies and advanced manufacturing Nations capable of refining and processing these materials will gain major economic advantages According to Rubio: “Countries that are able to do that are going to be able to find economic independence.” He argued: ➡️ Critical minerals are necessary for future technologies and innovation ➡️ Refining and processing capacity matters just as much as mining access ➡️ Global competition over supply chains is intensifying Rubio also warned: “Those who lag behind are going to suffer for it.” CRITICAL MINERALS NOW CENTRAL TO GLOBAL ECONOMY The comments reflect growing international focus on: Rare earth elements Battery minerals Semiconductor supply chains Strategic industrial materials Critical minerals are widely used in: Electric vehicles Defense systems Energy infrastructure Consumer electronics Artificial intelligence and advanced computing Governments worldwide are increasingly concerned about: ➡️ Dependence on foreign supply chains ➡️ National security risks tied to mineral access ➡️ China’s dominance in refining and processing capacity Rubio emphasized: Strategic cooperation between allied countries Reliable access to key materials Building long-term economic resilience ECONOMIC AND NATIONAL SECURITY IMPLICATIONS GROW Rubio said future prosperity will increasingly depend on: Securing reliable mineral supplies Investing in refining infrastructure Expanding advanced manufacturing capabilities The broader debate now centers on: ➡️ Economic independence ➡️ Supply chain security ➡️ Technological competitiveness ➡️ Industrial policy and energy strategy Both Republican and Democratic administrations have increasingly prioritized: Domestic mineral production Supply chain diversification Partnerships with allied nations The issue is becoming a major focus of: U.S. foreign policy Trade negotiations National security planning Economic development strategies WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Technology development Manufacturing National security Energy infrastructure Global supply chains Economic competitiveness Critical minerals are increasingly viewed as one of the defining economic and geopolitical issues shaping the global economy in the 21st century. #MarcoRubio #CriticalMinerals #Economy #Technology #NationalSecurity #Politics #SupplyChain #Innovation #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-26T16:30:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Marco RubioCritical mineralsInnovationEconomyTechnologySupply chainNational securityGeopoliticsEconomic independenceUS policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1913035/acting-ag-todd-blanche-says-doj-investigating-anti-VNVfTaQLOs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1913035_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1913035_original_360.mp4 Acting AG Todd Blanche Says DOJ Investigating Anti-Competitive Practices in Protein Markets Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is preparing to announce what he described as a “historic settlement” tied to alleged anti-competitive practices in the protein industry that officials say contributed to higher food prices for consumers. The announcement follows an extensive federal investigation launched after President Trump’s executive order targeting anti-competitive behavior in the food supply market. TOP STORY: DOJ ANNOUNCES MAJOR ANTITRUST ACTION According to Blanche: The Justice Department reviewed more than 3 million documents Hundreds of industry participants have been contacted or interviewed Ranchers, cattlemen, producers, and processors were all part of the investigation Blanche said the investigation focused on: ➡️ Anti-competitive behavior within food supply chains ➡️ Information sharing between competitors ➡️ Market practices affecting protein pricing According to Blanche: “This business model allows competitors to exchange competitively sensitive information.” He argued the conduct contributed to: Higher chicken prices Higher pork prices Higher turkey prices “HISTORIC SETTLEMENT” EXPECTED Blanche said: The administration plans to announce a major settlement later this week The agreement could directly impact consumer protein prices The Justice Department views the matter as part of a broader push to restore competition in food markets According to the DOJ: ➡️ The administration is aggressively pursuing antitrust enforcement ➡️ Competition issues in agriculture and food markets remain a major concern ➡️ Consumers have faced rising costs partly due to concentrated industry practices The details of the settlement have not yet been released. FOOD PRICES REMAIN MAJOR POLITICAL ISSUE The comments come as: Food inflation continues impacting American households Antitrust enforcement has become a larger focus in Washington Policymakers debate how consolidation affects prices across industries Critics of industry consolidation argue: ➡️ Large corporations have too much pricing power ➡️ Consumers and smaller producers are hurt by anti-competitive practices ➡️ Greater transparency and enforcement are needed Industry groups often argue: ➡️ Supply chain disruptions and inflation also drove price increases ➡️ Market coordination can improve efficiency ➡️ Antitrust enforcement must avoid unintended consequences for producers The investigation signals growing federal scrutiny over food pricing and agricultural competition. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Grocery prices Meat and protein costs Farmers and ranchers Antitrust enforcement Food supply chains Consumer inflation concerns The outcome of the DOJ settlement could influence future regulation and oversight of the broader food industry. #DOJ #ToddBlanche #Antitrust #FoodPrices #Economy #Inflation #Politics #BreakingNews #Agriculture #USNews 2026-05-26T15:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 DOJTodd BlancheAntitrustFood PricesProtein MarketsInflationSettlementCompetitionAgricultureUS News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1913036/washington-employers-say-economic-pressures-are-ma-As47h23tw2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1913036_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1913036_original_360.mp4 Washington Employers Say Economic Pressures Are Making Growth Difficult Washington business owners say years of economic instability, rising costs, and mounting financial pressures are leaving many employers struggling to survive — and questioning how much more they can absorb. Chris and Riley Lear, owners of the Bonney Lake-based company Teeter, say businesses have spent years dealing with wave after wave of financial setbacks that have dramatically reduced profitability and limited growth. TOP STORY: BUSINESS OWNERS SAY COSTS KEEP PILING UP The Lears explained: Businesses want to reinvest and innovate But repeated economic shocks have made long-term planning increasingly difficult According to the interview: “We’ve been kicked in the teeth so many times.” The couple pointed to: Shipping cost spikes Inflation Rising interest rates Tariffs Increasing oil prices as factors that have steadily eroded profits over recent years. According to Chris Lear: “Shipping costs took all the profit. Then interest rates took all the profit. Then tariffs took the profit.” The family says businesses are now struggling to determine: ➡️ Whether expansion and reinvestment remain realistic ➡️ How to plan for the future amid ongoing uncertainty ➡️ How much more financial pressure employers can absorb EMPLOYERS SAY BUSINESSES NEED STABILITY The Lears also emphasized: Businesses create jobs and economic opportunity Employers need stability and predictability to grow Government policies should focus on supporting recovery rather than adding new burdens The company says: Staffing dropped from roughly 60 employees to around 20 Hiring remains difficult Many job seekers report struggling in the current labor market According to the interview: “There’s nothing else to give. We have literally been bled dry.” The couple argued: ➡️ Small and mid-sized businesses deserve more support after years of economic disruption ➡️ Policymakers should focus on stabilizing the economy ➡️ More taxes and financial burdens could further weaken employers already under pressure ECONOMIC PRESSURES FUEL BROADER BUSINESS CONCERNS The comments come amid growing debate over: Washington’s business climate Rising operational costs Economic competitiveness New taxes and regulations Critics argue: ➡️ Employers are facing unsustainable cumulative pressures ➡️ More businesses may reduce hiring, investment, or expansion ➡️ Economic uncertainty is discouraging entrepreneurship Supporters of current policies argue: ➡️ Additional state revenue remains necessary ➡️ Economic pressures are national and global, not unique to Washington ➡️ Businesses continue adapting to changing economic conditions The broader discussion is becoming a major part of Washington’s ongoing debate over taxes, economic growth, and business competitiveness. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Small businesses Hiring and employment Economic growth Investment and expansion Washington’s business climate Consumer prices and stability Business owners say long-term economic stabilization is becoming increasingly critical for employers trying to survive and grow. #WashingtonState #Business #Economy #SmallBusiness #Taxes #Inflation #Tariffs #Politics #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-26T15:27:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 104 Washington stateBusiness ownersEconomic pressureRising costsInflationInterest ratesTariffsOil pricesJob marketEconomic stability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1913037/spokane-transit-authority-under-fire-over-public-r-f-sXmChhuZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1913037_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1913037_original_360.mp4 Spokane Transit Authority Under Fire Over Public Records Transparency The Spokane Transit Authority is facing criticism after approving a resolution claiming that maintaining a public records index would be “unduly burdensome,” allowing the agency to seek an exemption under Washington’s Public Records Act. The debate is now raising broader questions about government transparency, public access to records, and whether Washington lawmakers should revisit exemptions within state law. TOP STORY: TRANSIT AGENCY CLAIMS RECORDS INDEX IS TOO BURDENSOME Under Washington’s Public Records Act, government agencies are generally required to maintain a public records index — traditionally a physical or virtual catalog allowing the public to identify available records. Spokane Transit Authority officials argued: Maintaining such an index would interfere with agency operations The process would consume staff time and resources Modern technology has largely replaced the original intent of the law The agency board approved a resolution invoking an exemption allowed under state law for situations deemed “unduly burdensome.” However, critics argue: ➡️ The agency did not provide detailed cost analysis data ➡️ Officials repeatedly described the process as “expensive” without quantifying the burden ➡️ Public transparency should remain a priority for taxpayer-funded agencies OPEN GOVERNMENT ADVOCATES PUSH BACK Washington Coalition for Open Government officials questioned whether the burden is truly significant compared to the agency’s overall spending. According to the discussion: Spokane Transit Authority reportedly generated roughly $156 million in revenue during 2024 The agency spent approximately $43,000 fulfilling public records requests that year Critics argue that amount represents only a tiny fraction of the agency’s total budget One concern raised: ➡️ Officials discussed the burden in general terms but did not present detailed staffing or financial data to support the exemption request Critics say: Agencies increasingly rely on this exemption State lawmakers may eventually need to tighten standards or require clearer proof before exemptions are granted BROADER TRANSPARENCY QUESTIONS EMERGE The controversy is fueling a larger debate surrounding: Government transparency Public accountability Access to taxpayer-funded records Modernization of Washington’s Public Records Act Supporters of the exemption argue: ➡️ Older laws did not anticipate modern digital record systems ➡️ Agencies already face growing administrative burdens Critics counter: ➡️ Public access remains essential ➡️ Agencies should clearly demonstrate hardship before limiting transparency ➡️ Technology should improve access, not reduce it WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Government transparency Public accountability Taxpayer access to records Washington public records law Open government policies The debate could eventually lead to broader legislative discussions over how Washington agencies handle public records access in the digital era. #WashingtonState #Spokane #PublicRecords #Transparency #OpenGovernment #Politics #Government #BreakingNews #Accountability #USNews 2026-05-26T15:00:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 444 Spokane Transit AuthorityPublic RecordsTransparencyWashington StateGovernment AccountabilityOpen GovernmentPublic Records Act https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1913038/rubio-says-negotiators-still-working-through-key-d-pGlHVPlvxa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1913038_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1913038_original_360.mp4 Rubio Says Negotiators Still Working Through Key Details of Potential Iran Deal Secretary of State Marco Rubio says negotiations surrounding a potential regional agreement are continuing following what he described as a “historic” call between President Trump and leaders from the region. Rubio said there appears to be growing alignment on the framework of a preliminary agreement, though negotiators are still working through final language and unresolved disagreements. TOP STORY: RUBIO SAYS NEGOTIATIONS ARE STILL UNDERWAY According to Rubio: President Trump recently held a major call with regional leaders Negotiators are working toward a preliminary framework Discussions remain ongoing over specific wording and details Rubio said: “There’s strong alignment and agreement on what a preliminary draft should look like.” However, he cautioned: ➡️ Major diplomatic agreements often require intense negotiations ➡️ Even small wording disputes can become significant sticking points ➡️ Final terms still need to be resolved According to Rubio: “It’s going to take a couple days to settle even disagreements over a word or sentence.” RUBIO: “IT HAS TO BE A GOOD DEAL” Rubio also emphasized: The administration is not interested in rushing negotiations Any final agreement must meet U.S. expectations and regional objectives A weak or incomplete agreement would not be acceptable He stated: “It’s either going to be a good deal or there isn’t going to be one.” The remarks suggest: ➡️ Negotiations remain active but unresolved ➡️ Diplomats are still refining core language ➡️ The administration views the talks as strategically important DIPLOMATIC TALKS REMAIN HIGH STAKES The comments come amid ongoing international discussions involving: Regional security Diplomatic cooperation U.S. foreign policy priorities Potential long-term agreements involving multiple nations Rubio framed the recent presidential call as: Historically significant A sign of growing coordination among regional leaders An important step toward a possible broader agreement Observers say: ➡️ Final negotiations often hinge on technical language ➡️ Diplomatic wording can carry major legal and political consequences ➡️ The success of talks may depend on resolving remaining disputes WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: U.S. foreign policy Regional diplomacy International negotiations National security discussions Global political stability The outcome of the negotiations could shape broader diplomatic relationships and future regional cooperation efforts. #MarcoRubio #Trump #Politics #ForeignPolicy #Diplomacy #InternationalRelations #BreakingNews #WorldNews #Negotiations #USNews 2026-05-26T14:26:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Marco RubioIran dealNegotiationsDiplomacyForeign policyTrumpRegional agreementUS News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1913039/president-trump-honors-fallen-service-members-in-m-_On1woKO9r https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1913039_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1913039_original_360.mp4 President Trump Honors Fallen Service Members in Memorial Day Remarks President Donald Trump delivered a patriotic tribute honoring America’s fallen service members, emphasizing the sacrifices made by generations of military personnel who fought to secure the nation’s independence and freedom. Speaking during Memorial Day remarks, Trump said America’s liberties, self-government, and national identity were only possible because of those who gave what he called the “ultimate sacrifice.” TOP STORY: TRUMP HONORS FALLEN SERVICE MEMBERS Trump reflected on: The sacrifices made throughout American history The connection between Memorial Day and Independence Day The role of the U.S. military in preserving freedom According to Trump: “Before we crown the victory, we count the cost.” He continued: “There could be no Fourth of July without America’s armed forces.” Trump argued: ➡️ America’s freedom was secured through sacrifice ➡️ The nation owes its liberty to generations of service members ➡️ Memorial Day serves as a reminder of the human cost behind American independence “THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE” Trump praised: Soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and veterans throughout American history Families who lost loved ones in service The enduring legacy of military sacrifice According to the speech: “We owe our liberty, our self-government, the glories of our history and our very nation itself to the generations who paid for it with everything they had.” Trump described their service as: “The ultimate sacrifice.” The remarks focused heavily on: Patriotism National unity Military service American history and founding principles MEMORIAL DAY REMAINS CENTRAL POLITICAL MOMENT Memorial Day speeches from national leaders often serve as: Tributes to fallen service members Reflections on American identity Broader statements about patriotism and national values Trump’s comments come as: Military issues remain central in national politics Debates continue over America’s role globally Veterans and military families remain a major political constituency The speech emphasized themes of: ➡️ Sacrifice ➡️ Duty ➡️ Freedom ➡️ National pride WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Veterans and military families National remembrance Patriotic traditions Political messaging Public reflection on military sacrifice Memorial Day continues serving as one of the nation’s most important moments honoring those who died serving the United States. #Trump #MemorialDay #Military #Veterans #Patriotism #America #USMilitary #Politics #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-26T12:55:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 TrumpMemorial DayMilitaryVeteransPatriotismAmericaSacrifice https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1913040/washington-supreme-court-and-income-tax-controvers-tN_G6NcD9a https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1913040_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1913040_original_360.mp4 Washington Supreme Court and Income Tax Controversy Deepens Questions surrounding potential conflicts and professional relationships continue growing as Washington’s millionaire’s income tax moves toward what could become a major constitutional showdown before the state Supreme Court. Critics are now focusing on overlapping professional connections involving lawmakers, newly appointed justices, Gov. Bob Ferguson, and the Washington Attorney General’s Office. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Politics #SupremeCourt #Law #JudicialEthics #Taxes #BreakingNews #WashingtonPolitics #USNews 2026-05-25T23:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Washington Supreme CourtIncome TaxControversyEthicsLawPoliticsWashington StateMillionaire TaxJudicial EthicsAttorney General https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1913041/new-scrutiny-over-ago-collaboration-on-millionaire-Fq4CClaM18 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1913041_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1913041_original_360.mp4 New Scrutiny Over AGO Collaboration on Millionaire’s Tax New questions are continuing to emerge over the role of Washington’s Attorney General’s Office in helping shape the legal strategy behind the state’s newly enacted millionaire’s income tax. The discussion intensified following comments from Sen. Jamie Pedersen during a recent Supreme Court swearing-in ceremony, where he defended lawmakers consulting with attorneys while drafting legislation. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Politics #SupremeCourt #Law #Taxes #BreakingNews #WashingtonPolitics #Constitution #USNews 2026-05-25T21:00:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Washington StateMillionaires TaxAG OfficeLegal StrategyLawmakersSupreme CourtWashington PoliticsIncome Tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1913042/longview-superintendent-arrested-on-felony-charge-eVAXL21cWy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1913042_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1913042_original_360.mp4 Longview Superintendent Arrested on Felony Charge Longview police arrested Longview School District Superintendent Karen Cloninger Thursday morning as part of an ongoing criminal investigation involving allegations tied to the district. According to Longview Police: Cloninger was arrested shortly before 9:30 a.m. She faces a felony witness tampering charge Additional charges include failure to report and obstructing a law enforcement officer The arrest marks a major development in what has become one of the most serious school-related investigations currently unfolding in Washington state. #Longview #WashingtonState #Education #BreakingNews #SchoolDistrict #Crime #StudentSafety #Politics #Police #USNews 2026-05-25T19:00:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 LongviewWashingtonSuperintendentArrestFelonyWitness TamperingSchool DistrictPoliceInvestigationCrime News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1913043/experts-clash-on-drought-debate-bridge-costs-skyro-uX6Zf0WrKx https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1913043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1913043_original_360.mp4 Experts Clash On Drought Debate, Bridge Costs Skyrocket & Election Concerns In Pierce County A major debate is unfolding in Washington state over whether current conditions justify warnings about a potential drought emergency heading into summer. University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor Cliff Mass is sharply criticizing the state’s drought concerns, while state climatologists argue officials must prepare early for future shortages before impacts fully materialize. TOP STORY: CLIFF MASS PUSHES BACK ON DROUGHT WARNINGS Cliff Mass says the current data does not support claims of a looming drought emergency. According to Mass: Reservoirs across Washington are currently full Columbia River flow projections remain strong Historical conditions do not support severe agricultural impacts when reservoirs are topped off Mass argued: “There’s never been a situation where the reservoirs were completely full and there was a problem for agriculture in the Yakima Valley.” He emphasized: Eastern Washington irrigation mainly depends on the Columbia and Yakima systems Columbia River conditions remain stable due to strong snowpack and precipitation in British Columbia and Canada Water supply for irrigation, hydropower, and fish flows currently appears secure Mass also argued: “The facts are so damn clear.” He later wrote: “The drought emergency declaration by Washington State should be dropped immediately.” STATE CLIMATOLOGIST DEFENDS EARLY WARNING SYSTEM Deputy State Climatologist Karen Bumbaco pushed back on Mass’s conclusions, arguing: Current conditions may look favorable now Forecasts later in summer remain concerning State law allows drought declarations before impacts are fully felt According to Bumbaco: “The drought definition that’s written into state law allows for the drought to be declared before conditions are really being felt.” She noted: Junior water users are projected to receive only 52% of normal water allotments from May through September Some irrigation districts expect temporary shutdowns Last year even some senior water users experienced unprecedented curtailments Bumbaco argued: ➡️ The concern is not current conditions alone, but what could happen later in summer if water supplies tighten. CLIMATE FORECASTS ALSO SHIFTING The debate comes as researchers reportedly scale back some worst-case climate warming scenarios that have guided policy discussions for years. According to reporting discussed during the segment: Scientists now believe some earlier “worst-case” projections have become less likely Renewable energy investments may be reducing projected emissions growth Long-term climate forecasting continues evolving Critics argue: ➡️ Climate discussions can become politicized ➡️ Washington residents deserve accurate and balanced information ➡️ Current water conditions deserve greater emphasis Supporters of early drought planning argue: ➡️ Forecasting future shortages remains essential ➡️ Water management requires proactive preparation ➡️ Reduced water allotments already represent meaningful impacts INTERSTATE BRIDGE PROJECT COSTS SURGE The episode also focused on Washington’s Interstate Bridge Replacement Project connecting Washington and Oregon. Officials acknowledged: Updated project costs now range from $13.5 billion to $15.2 billion Previous estimates were far lower Tolling is expected before a new bridge is completed Critics including Rep. John Ley argue: Light rail is dramatically inflating project costs Current ridership does not justify the expense Simpler transit alternatives could meet demand more efficiently PIERCE COUNTY CANDIDATE WINS COURT BATTLE The episode also covered a legal victory for Pierce County Council candidate Mike Solan. A judge ruled: Solan’s name can remain on the ballot A voter registration requirement in the county charter imposed too high a barrier Residency requirements alone sufficiently addressed government interests Solan claimed: “I was pretty sure there were some shenanigans afoot.” The case could still face future legal appeals. WHY THIS MATTERS These issues impact: Agriculture Water management Climate policy Transportation funding Taxpayer costs Local elections and ballot access The debates highlight broader political and economic tensions currently unfolding across Washington state. #WashingtonState #Drought #Climate #Water #Politics #Transportation #Agriculture #Elections #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-25T17:00:41.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1415 Washington StateDroughtClimate ChangeWater ResourcesInfrastructureInterstate BridgeElection LawPierce CountyPoliticsNews https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1913044/debate-intensifies-over-purpose-of-washington-mill-T9ibP2I3CO https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1913044_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1913044_original_360.mp4 Debate Intensifies Over Purpose of Washington Millionaire’s Tax New questions are continuing to emerge over the legal strategy behind Washington’s newly enacted millionaire’s income tax as critics point to decades of Washington Supreme Court precedent involving income taxes and constitutional law. The debate intensified following discussions about communications between Gov. Bob Ferguson’s office and the Washington Attorney General’s Office regarding the legality of a potential high-income-earner tax. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Politics #SupremeCourt #Taxes #Law #BreakingNews #WashingtonPolitics #Constitution #USNews 2026-05-25T17:00:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Washington StateIncome TaxMillionaires TaxPoliticsSupreme CourtTaxesLawWashington PoliticsConstitutionBreaking News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1913045/candidate-says-lawsuit-victory-exposed-political-g-_eGJNkT_NS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1913045_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1913045_original_360.mp4 Candidate Says Lawsuit Victory Exposed Political “Gamesmanship” A Pierce County candidate says an early legal victory confirmed concerns about political maneuvering and efforts to undermine the campaign before it had fully launched. The candidate argued the lawsuit exposed what was described as “gamesmanship” and political resistance stemming from fears the campaign could gain momentum. #WashingtonState #PierceCounty #Politics #Election #Campaign #BreakingNews #WashingtonPolitics #Lawsuit #Government #USNews 2026-05-25T15:00:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Pierce CountyWashington StatePoliticsLawsuitCampaignElectionGovernmentUS NewsPolitical Gamesmanship https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1913046/critics-warn-washington-income-tax-could-expand-be-9e-c1Zp02B https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1913046_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1913046_original_360.mp4 Critics Warn Washington Income Tax Could Expand Beyond Millionaires Critics of Washington’s newly enacted millionaire’s income tax say their biggest concern is not just the current tax itself, but the possibility that future lawmakers could gradually expand it to apply to more residents and businesses over time. Opponents argue the long-term implications of the tax could reshape Washington’s entire tax structure if courts ultimately uphold the measure. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Politics #Taxes #Economy #Business #BreakingNews #WashingtonPolitics #SmallBusiness #USNews 2026-05-25T01:30:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Washington taxIncome taxMillionaire taxTax expansionWashington politicsSmall businessTax structureCourt ruling https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1913047/cliff-mass-says-washington-water-crisis-claims-don-5pikkI69cT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1913047_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1913047_original_360.mp4 Cliff Mass Says Washington Water Crisis Claims Don’t Match the Facts University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor Cliff Mass is continuing to challenge Washington state’s drought concerns, arguing current reservoir levels and Columbia River conditions show much of Eastern Washington’s irrigation supply remains stable heading into summer. Mass says the distinction between snowpack runoff and long-term reservoir storage is critical to understanding the state’s water outlook. #WashingtonState #Drought #Water #Agriculture #Climate #Environment #Yakima #ColumbiaRiver #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-24T23:30:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Cliff MassWashingtonWater CrisisDroughtReservoirsColumbia RiverIrrigationSnowpackClimateAgriculture https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1913048/exodus-businesses-flee-state-over-record-taxes-A8Lj3Y59uq https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1913048_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1913048_original_360.mp4 Exodus Businesses Flee State Over Record Taxes Critics of Washington’s tax policies say the state’s growing tax burden is accelerating concerns about business and wealth leaving Washington. Opponents argue recent tax increases, including the newly enacted millionaire’s income tax, are contributing to growing frustration among employers, entrepreneurs, and investors across multiple industries. #WashingtonState #Business #Economy #Taxes #IncomeTax #Politics #BreakingNews #Seattle #WashingtonPolitics #USNews 2026-05-24T21:30:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Washington StateBusinessEconomyTaxesIncome TaxMillionaires TaxBusiness ExodusTax BurdenSeattleWashington Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1913049/critics-say-lawmakers-ignored-record-public-opposi-3ceutW-s-L https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1913049_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1913049_original_360.mp4 Critics Say Lawmakers Ignored Record Public Opposition to Income Tax Critics of Washington’s newly enacted millionaire’s income tax say lawmakers ignored an unprecedented level of public opposition while pushing the measure through the Legislature. Opponents argue the controversy is no longer only about the tax itself, but also about growing concerns surrounding government accountability and public trust. TOP STORY: CRITICS SAY PUBLIC OPPOSITION WAS IGNORED Opponents of the income tax point to: More than 100,000 individuals reportedly signing in opposition to the proposal What critics describe as record public participation Lawmakers approving the measure despite significant pushback According to critics: “That’s not leadership — that’s defiance.” Critics argue: Many residents who normally do not engage politically spoke out against the proposal Public concerns were not seriously considered The process surrounding the bill damaged trust in state government One critic described the situation as: “Not a failure of democracy, but a failure to listen to it.” INCOME TAX DEBATE CONTINUES TO ESCALATE The millionaire’s tax currently imposes: ➡️ A 9.9% tax on income above $1 million The law remains under: Constitutional legal challenge Political scrutiny A growing repeal initiative effort Supporters of the tax argue: The measure only impacts high earners Washington’s tax system remains regressive Additional state revenue is needed Critics argue: The tax could eventually expand beyond millionaires Businesses and wealthy residents may leave the state Lawmakers intentionally avoided allowing voters to directly weigh in through referendum PUBLIC TRUST BECOMING CENTRAL ISSUE The broader debate is increasingly focusing on: Government transparency Legislative process Public participation Voter trust in state institutions Critics say: ➡️ Public frustration is helping energize the repeal initiative campaign ➡️ Signature gathering efforts are gaining momentum ➡️ Voters are reacting not just to the policy, but to how it was enacted The repeal initiative now faces a short window to qualify for the ballot. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Washington tax policy Public trust in government Ballot initiative politics Business climate Future tax proposals The fight over Washington’s income tax is rapidly becoming one of the state’s largest political and constitutional battles in decades. WHAT’S NEXT Signature gathering efforts continue statewide Constitutional lawsuits remain active Public debate over the income tax is expected to intensify Voters could ultimately decide the future of the tax through the initiative process #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Politics #Taxes #Initiative #BreakingNews #WashingtonPolitics #Economy #Business #USNews 2026-05-24T19:30:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Washington stateIncome taxTax policyPublic oppositionGovernment accountabilityLegislative processBallot initiativeTaxationMillionaires taxPublic trust https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1913050/dcyf-says-daycare-providers-received-death-threats-Sik8DM41Z7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1913050_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1913050_original_360.mp4 DCYF Says Daycare Providers Received Death Threats After Audit Fallout Washington’s daycare subsidy controversy intensified after a member of the DCYF Oversight Board claimed some childcare providers received death threats following public scrutiny surrounding a recent state audit and ongoing media investigations. The comments came during a DCYF Oversight Board meeting focused on fallout from an audit involving approximately $37 million in potential childcare subsidy overpayments. #WashingtonState #DCYF #Daycare #Politics #Audit #BreakingNews #Childcare #GovernmentOversight #Taxes #USNews 2026-05-24T17:30:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 DCYFDaycareWashington StateAuditDeath threatsChildcare providersGovernment oversightSubsidy controversyOverpaymentsMedia investigation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1913051/enough-is-enough-backlash-over-income-tax-seattle-fqt5wTJjd7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1913051_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1913051_original_360.mp4 “Enough Is Enough” — Backlash Over Income Tax + Seattle Democrats Speak Out On Business Exodus Washington’s newly enacted millionaire’s income tax continues facing mounting political, legal, and economic backlash as repeal efforts ramp up and critics warn businesses and wealthy residents are increasingly considering leaving the state. The debate is now unfolding simultaneously: In the courts Through a statewide initiative campaign Inside Seattle politics Across Washington’s business community TOP STORY: REPEAL EFFORT PICKS UP STEAM Let’s Go Washington says its initiative campaign aimed at repealing the income tax is receiving overwhelming public response just one week after launching. The organization is attempting to qualify Initiative 26-645 for the ballot and must gather: ➡️ At least 309,000 valid signatures ➡️ Within roughly 44 remaining days Supporters say their actual goal is closer to: ➡️ 400,000 signatures to account for duplicates and invalid entries. Critics of the tax argue: Lawmakers ignored record public opposition The process damaged public trust Businesses and investors are increasingly frustrated According to Americans for Prosperity’s Heather Andrews: “That’s not leadership — that’s defiance.” BUSINESS COMMUNITY WARNS OF ECONOMIC IMPACT Opponents say: Washington passed roughly $9.4 billion in taxes during 2025 The new 9.9% income tax added further pressure in 2026 Businesses and high-income earners are reevaluating remaining in the state Critics claim: ➡️ The cumulative burden is accelerating an economic exodus ➡️ Companies ranging from small businesses to tech firms are exploring relocation ➡️ The tax climate is increasingly viewed as hostile to growth Building Industry Association of Washington Executive Vice President Greg Lane warned: “This is only the beginning.” Lane argued that even if the tax initially applies only to millionaires: Future lawmakers could lower the threshold over time More small businesses and families may eventually be affected Pass-through LLC structures could expose builders and contractors to the tax in uneven ways LEGAL CHALLENGES CONTINUE The income tax remains under: Constitutional legal challenge Political attack through initiative efforts Scrutiny over legislative process and judicial implications Critics argue: ➡️ Washington courts have repeatedly ruled income is property ➡️ Progressive income taxes violate longstanding constitutional precedent ➡️ Lawmakers deliberately structured the legislation to trigger a Supreme Court review Supporters counter: ➡️ Washington’s tax system remains overly regressive ➡️ Courts can revisit older interpretations ➡️ The tax targets only high earners Economic Opportunity Institute policy associate Annie Klick said the constitutionality question will ultimately be decided by the courts. SEATTLE DEMOCRATS BREAK RANKS OVER BUSINESS CONCERNS Meanwhile, divisions are growing within Seattle leadership over economic concerns. Seattle City Councilman Rob Saka publicly expressed concern about: Businesses leaving Seattle Job losses Economic uncertainty Public rhetoric toward employers Saka specifically pointed to concerns surrounding Starbucks and broader employer confidence. He said: “I am personally concerned that Starbucks is leaving and what that means for our city’s economic vitality.” Saka joins Seattle Councilman Bob Kettle, another Democrat who has also publicly voiced concerns about dismissing business and taxpayer frustrations. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Washington tax policy Business investment Economic growth Constitutional law Ballot initiatives Seattle’s economic future The millionaire’s income tax is rapidly becoming one of the most consequential political and legal fights in Washington state history. WHAT’S NEXT Signature gathering efforts continue statewide Constitutional lawsuits remain active Courts could ultimately decide the future of the tax Public debate over economic impacts is expected to intensify HASHTAGS #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Politics #Taxes #Business #Economy #Seattle #BreakingNews #WashingtonPolitics #USNews 2026-05-24T17:00:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1396 Washington income taxMillionaire taxBusiness exodusSeattle politicsTax policyEconomic impactRepeal effortBallot initiativeVoter signaturesLegal challengeConstitutional lawTax climateBusiness concernsJob lossesEconomic uncertainty https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1913052/seattle-councilman-warns-about-starbucks-leaving-t-LY1Fmt7Vb_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1913052_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1913052_original_360.mp4 Seattle Councilman Warns About Starbucks Leaving the City Seattle City Councilman Rob Saka says he is increasingly concerned about the economic consequences of major employers potentially leaving Seattle amid growing debates over taxes, regulations, and the city’s business climate. Speaking about recent controversy surrounding comments from Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, Saka said he personally disagrees with the broader approach toward businesses and employers. TOP STORY: SAKA VOICES CONCERNS OVER STARBUCKS AND JOBS Saka, a Democrat representing Seattle’s District 1, said: “I personally disagree with the approach.” While careful not to directly attack Mayor Wilson personally, Saka emphasized: He is worried about Starbucks potentially reducing its Seattle footprint Economic vitality and job growth remain major concerns The issue impacts not just Seattle, but the broader region According to Saka: “I am personally concerned that Starbucks is leaving and what that means for our city’s economic vitality, jobs, potential job growth or lack thereof.” He added: “What it means not only just for our city but for our region.” ECONOMIC CONCERNS CONTINUE TO GROW The comments come amid: Ongoing layoffs at major employers Growing debate over Washington’s millionaire’s income tax Concerns surrounding taxes and regulations Broader questions about Seattle’s economic competitiveness Critics argue: ➡️ Rising taxes and regulations are driving businesses and wealthy residents out of the city and state ➡️ Public rhetoric dismissing employer concerns may worsen uncertainty ➡️ Economic growth could slow if businesses relocate elsewhere Supporters of current policies argue: ➡️ Progressive taxation remains necessary ➡️ Businesses continue benefiting from Seattle’s workforce and economy ➡️ Public investments require sustainable revenue sources INTERNAL DIVISIONS EMERGING INSIDE CITY LEADERSHIP Saka joins other Seattle Democrats publicly expressing concern about: The city’s relationship with employers Economic uncertainty Business flight Public messaging surrounding wealth and taxation The discussion highlights growing tension between: Progressive policy priorities Economic competitiveness concerns Business retention efforts Public frustration over affordability and growth WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Seattle jobs Business investment Economic growth Tax revenue Corporate relocation decisions Washington politics Questions surrounding taxes, regulation, and economic competitiveness are becoming increasingly central political issues across Seattle and Washington state. WHAT’S NEXT Debate over Seattle’s business climate is expected to continue Washington’s income tax faces ongoing legal challenges Business relocation concerns may remain politically significant Additional city leaders could weigh in publicly #Seattle #WashingtonState #Politics #Business #Economy #Starbucks #Taxes #BreakingNews #SeattlePolitics #USNews 2026-05-24T15:30:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Seattle politicsStarbucksBusiness climateEconomic impactTaxesRegulationsJob growthSeattle CouncilmanRob SakaCorporate relocation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1913053/washington-drought-debate-continues-despite-full-r-IOMuBOnFKB https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1913053_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1913053_original_360.mp4 Washington Drought Debate Continues Despite Full Reservoirs A University of Washington professor says current water conditions across Washington may appear strong right now, but officials remain concerned about what could happen later this spring and summer as water supplies tighten. The comments come amid an ongoing debate over Washington’s drought declaration and whether current conditions justify growing concerns about water shortages. TOP STORY: EXPERT SAYS CURRENT CONDITIONS LOOK GOOD — FOR NOW The professor acknowledged: Reservoirs are currently full Recent weather conditions have been favorable Current water levels appear stable at the moment According to the professor: “Current conditions right now at this very moment look good.” However, he warned: Water supply forecasts later in the year remain concerning Officials are focused on anticipated summer conditions, not just current reservoir levels Reduced water availability is already expected for some users The professor specifically pointed to forecasts from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. According to current estimates: ➡️ Junior water users may receive only 52% of normal water allotments from May through September. He argued: “That in and of itself is an impact.” YAKIMA BASIN REMAINS KEY FOCUS The discussion continues centering heavily on the Yakima Basin, one of Washington’s most important agricultural regions. Water conditions there directly impact: Farmers Irrigation districts Crop production Agricultural planning Officials say: Snowpack levels remain below ideal in some areas Forecasts suggest reduced runoff later in the season Water management planning must prepare for future shortages before they occur Critics of the drought declaration argue: Current reservoir levels remain strong Some warnings may be overstated Water forecasting can become politicized Supporters argue: Early preparation is necessary Summer conditions can deteriorate rapidly Reduced allotments already represent meaningful impacts DROUGHT DEBATE CONTINUES ACROSS WASHINGTON The broader debate has become increasingly political as discussions expand beyond: Water management Agriculture Climate policy Environmental regulation Emergency declarations Some experts emphasize: ➡️ Reservoir storage alone does not guarantee sufficient seasonal supply ➡️ Long-term forecasts matter for planning purposes ➡️ Agricultural users often feel impacts before urban areas WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Farmers Irrigation systems Agriculture Water management Environmental policy Washington’s economy Water supply concerns remain one of the most important issues facing agricultural communities across the state heading into summer. WHAT’S NEXT Reservoir and snowpack conditions will continue being monitored Water allotment forecasts may change later in the season State drought response measures could expand Debate over forecasting and drought declarations is expected to continue #WashingtonState #Drought #Water #Agriculture #Climate #Environment #Yakima #Politics #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-24T13:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Washington droughtwater supplyreservoirsYakima Basinfarmingclimate policywater managementexpert opinionUS news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1914158/family-business-raises-concerns-over-washington-in-53xjOtryk2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1914158_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1914158_original_360.mp4 Family Business Raises Concerns Over Washington Income Tax Impact Washington business owners are continuing to raise concerns about how the state’s new income tax could impact family-owned businesses, particularly S-corporations and pass-through entities whose profits often appear larger on paper than the cash actually available to owners. Chris and Riley Lear, owners of the Bonney Lake-based company Teeter, say many lawmakers and voters may not fully understand how businesses operate financially under Washington’s proposed tax structure. TOP STORY: BUSINESS OWNERS SAY PROFITS DON’T TELL THE FULL STORY The Lears explained: S-corporation profits flow through to owners’ personal tax returns Reported profits often do not reflect available cash Large amounts of money may remain tied up in inventory, payroll, expansion, or operations According to Chris Lear: “It may show that we made $2 million, but we have $3.5 million of inventory sitting in our warehouse.” He added: “The cash availability is not there.” The couple argued: ➡️ Tax policy discussions often oversimplify how businesses actually function ➡️ Employers face complicated operational realities beyond headline profit numbers ➡️ Many business owners are increasingly concerned about financial uncertainty BUSINESS LEADERS WARN ABOUT LONG-TERM IMPACTS The Lears also emphasized: Business investment requires stability and predictability Employers take significant financial risks to grow companies and hire workers Rising taxes and regulations may discourage expansion and entrepreneurship According to the interview: “You have to really go through it to understand the implications.” They warned: ➡️ More Washington employers may begin considering relocation ➡️ Economic pressure is building across multiple industries ➡️ Policymakers should better understand the realities facing business owners The comments come amid growing debate over: Washington’s new 9.9% income tax Business competitiveness Economic migration Long-term investment in the state WIDER TAX BACKLASH CONTINUES TO GROW Critics of Washington’s tax policies argue: The cumulative burden of taxes and regulations is increasing Employers are losing confidence in long-term stability Some businesses and high-income earners are already considering leaving the state Supporters of the tax argue: The measure targets only top earners Additional state revenue is necessary Washington remains economically competitive The broader debate is becoming one of the central economic and political battles unfolding in Washington state. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Small businesses Family-owned companies Investment decisions Hiring and expansion Washington tax policy Economic competitiveness Questions surrounding pass-through taxation and business cash flow are becoming a major part of Washington’s growing income tax debate. #WashingtonState #Business #Economy #IncomeTax #Taxes #SmallBusiness #Politics #Entrepreneur #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-26T19:30:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 Washington income taxS-corporationPass-through entitiesFamily businessBusiness ownersCash flowProfitTax policyWashington stateSmall business https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1914467/rep-ley-oregon-voters-clearly-do-not-want-to-pay-t--sKfhROZiM https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1914467_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1914467_original_360.mp4 Rep. Ley: Oregon Voters Clearly Do Not Want to Pay Tolls Rep. Ley: Oregon Voters Clearly Do Not Want to Pay Tolls 2026-05-26T20:08:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 OregonTollsVotersRep. LeyTaxTransportationOregon politicsGovernmentOppositionGas tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1914479/iran-ceasefire-tested-after-u-s-iran-exchange-of-f-Cd4LDyItWy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1914479_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1914479_original_360.mp4 Iran Ceasefire Tested After U.S., Iran Exchange of Fire | The Center Square Daily Iran ceasefire remains in effect even as U.S. and Iran exchange fire, Louisiana debates carbon capture programs, some say AI is creating the next economic bubble, and Democratic business owners in Washington state are speaking out on the income tax debate. The Center Square's D.C. Bureau Chief Sarah Roderick-Fitch joins to discuss the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran which purportedly remains in effect despite strikes against the Islamic Republic and the country’s supreme leader renewing threats against the U.S. The Trump administration described the strikes as defensive, targeting Iranian boats that were reportedly laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran responding by launching missiles towards U.S. aircraft, leading to American forces attacking the launchers. The exchange of fire between the two countries comes amid renewed talks, with President Donald Trump seemingly optimistic that the U.S. and Iran are getting close to reaching a deal. Also in today’s episode: - Carbon capture programs stir up controversy in Louisiana - Similarities between current economic trends and those leading up to the Great Depression - Factors that contribute to and detract from the possibility of an AI bubble - Democratic business owners in Washington state are speaking out against their own party's policies after new 'Millionaires tax' For more taxpayer-focused reporting on national politics, energy policy, straight economic analysis, and taxpayer issues, visit The Center Square and subscribe for daily updates. ____________ 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:36 Memorial Day, Iran, and NATO 16:05 Louisiana Carbon Capture 30:26 Democrats Speak Out 2026-05-26T20:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2108 IranUS foreign policycarbon captureAI bubbleStrait of HormuzgeopoliticsNATOPresident TrumpLouisianaWashington stateincome taxartificial intelligenceeconomyThe Center Squarenews https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1914494/sen-john-braun-raises-concerns-about-school-transp-sBdFoHDDYY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1914494_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1914494_original_360.mp4 Sen. John Braun Raises Concerns About School Transparency After Longview Arrest Washington State Sen. John Braun says the allegations surrounding the Longview School District investigation are “very troubling” and reflect broader concerns about transparency and parental involvement in schools across the state. The comments come after Longview Superintendent Karen Cloninger was arrested as part of an ongoing criminal investigation involving allegations tied to students at Mark Morris High School. TOP STORY: BRAUN CALLS FOR MORE TRANSPARENCY Braun said concerns surrounding the case had been circulating within the community for some time, but cautioned that the justice system still needs to fully investigate the allegations. According to Braun: “Parents need to be informed of these types of things.” He argued: Schools should prioritize transparency and candor with families Parents remain primarily responsible for their children Serious incidents involving students should not be hidden from families Braun also criticized messaging from Democratic leaders in Washington, arguing: ➡️ Schools and state agencies have increasingly minimized parental involvement ➡️ Families are being left out of important decisions affecting children ➡️ Trust between schools and communities has been damaged At the same time, Braun acknowledged: Ongoing investigations do require confidentiality rules Schools must balance transparency with legal obligations during investigations LONGVIEW INVESTIGATION CONTINUES The broader investigation centers on allegations involving students connected to the Mark Morris High School basketball program. Authorities allege: District leadership may have failed to properly report allegations Law enforcement investigations may have been obstructed Witness tampering may have occurred The case has triggered: Community outrage Heated school board meetings Growing calls for accountability and transparency Critics argue: ➡️ The situation reflects deeper problems within school culture and oversight ➡️ Parents deserve quicker and clearer communication involving serious allegations Supporters of current policies argue: ➡️ Schools must carefully follow legal procedures during active investigations ➡️ Privacy protections remain important when minors are involved PARENTAL RIGHTS DEBATE INTENSIFIES The controversy is also fueling broader statewide debates involving: Parent notification policies Gender identity issues in schools School transparency Student privacy rights Republican lawmakers increasingly argue: ➡️ Parents are being excluded from critical decisions involving their children Democratic leaders generally argue: ➡️ Schools must also protect student privacy and safety in sensitive situations The Longview investigation is rapidly becoming one of the most politically charged education controversies currently unfolding in Washington state. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Student safety School accountability Parent notification policies Public trust in education Education oversight in Washington state The case is expected to remain a major focus as investigators continue reviewing the actions of school officials and district leadership. #WashingtonState #Longview #Education #ParentalRights #Politics #SchoolDistrict #BreakingNews #StudentSafety #Transparency #USNews 2026-05-26T21:00:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 John BraunLongviewSchool transparencyParental rightsEducationWashington StateSchool districtAccountabilityStudent safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1914514/rep-ley-tolling-is-a-rip-off-of-the-entire-state-o-yhST4ioJqp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1914514_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1914514_original_360.mp4 Rep. Ley: Tolling Is a Rip-Off of the Entire State of Washington Rep. Ley: Tolling Is a Rip-Off of the Entire State of Washington 2026-05-26T20:24:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 150 Rep. John LeyWashington tollsI-5 bridgeTransportation projectsState legislatureGovernment spendingInfrastructurePublic opinionTaxationWashington politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1914553/spencer-pratt-wants-homeless-sent-to-seattle-democ-hJMEsUvaC_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1914553_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1914553_original_360.mp4 Spencer Pratt Wants Homeless Sent To Seattle + Democrats Push Back On WA Income Tax Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt is drawing national attention after suggesting that many drug-addicted homeless individuals in Los Angeles could eventually relocate to Seattle under his proposed homelessness policies. Pratt made the comments during an interview with ABC7 Los Angeles while discussing his plans for addressing homelessness and addiction in the city. SPENCER PRATT TARGETS SEATTLE IN HOMELESSNESS COMMENTS Pratt claimed: Large portions of Los Angeles’ homeless population are not originally from California Nonprofits and rehab organizations are contributing to the crisis Stricter enforcement and reduced funding could push people elsewhere According to Pratt: “They’re all going to Seattle, where the mayor will welcome them.” He specifically referenced Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson while discussing how he believes Seattle handles homelessness and drug addiction. Pratt argued: ➡️ Some individuals are drawn to cities with more permissive policies ➡️ Current systems incentivize continued addiction and homelessness ➡️ Major changes are needed in how cities respond to the crisis SEATTLE MAYOR’S OFFICE DID NOT RESPOND According to Washington In Focus Daily host Carleen Johnson: A request for comment was sent to Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s office No response was received prior to the podcast recording The comments are already fueling broader debates involving: Homelessness policy Drug addiction Public safety Regional migration between West Coast cities Critics of Seattle’s approach argue: ➡️ Policies are too permissive ➡️ Cities are enabling addiction and encampments ➡️ Businesses and residents are increasingly frustrated Supporters argue: ➡️ Homelessness is a complex humanitarian issue ➡️ Housing affordability and mental health treatment remain major factors ➡️ Sweeps and punitive policies alone do not solve the crisis This impacts: Homelessness policy Public safety debates West Coast politics Regional migration Local government policy Seattle and Los Angeles voters The comments are quickly becoming part of a larger political fight over how major West Coast cities handle homelessness, addiction, and public disorder. Today’s Washington In Focus Daily also features: Washington business owners are sounding the alarm over the state’s new income tax, with some lifelong Democrats now considering leaving Washington altogether. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, Carlene Johnson speaks with Teeter owners Chris and Riley Lear about tariffs, rising costs, staffing cuts, and why they say Washington businesses have been “bled dry” by the cumulative tax burden. The conversation also dives into concerns over how the new 9.9% income tax could impact S corporations and business owners whose profits exist largely on paper through inventory and reinvestment. Plus, Representative John Ley warns the Interstate Bridge Replacement project could become a multi-billion-dollar “boondoggle,” with tolls potentially climbing far higher than originally advertised. Ley compares the project to California’s troubled high-speed rail effort and argues the inclusion of light rail is dramatically driving up costs for Washington and Oregon drivers. #Seattle #LosAngeles #Homelessness #SpencerPratt #Politics #PublicSafety #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #California #USNews 2026-05-26T22:24:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 887 Spencer PratthomelessnessSeattleLos AngelesWashington stateincome taxDemocratspublic safetydrug addictionpolicybusinesstaxesinfrastructuretollspolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1914554/lawmaker-says-dcyf-keeps-losing-lawsuits-over-cons-36ytLiWlHe https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1914554_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1914554_original_360.mp4 Lawmaker Says DCYF Keeps Losing Lawsuits Over Constitutional Violations Washington State Rep. Travis Couture is sharply criticizing the Department of Children, Youth and Families following a major federal court loss involving foster care gender identity policies. The case ended with DCYF agreeing to revise portions of its foster care rules after a federal judge ruled the agency violated the constitutional rights of foster parents challenging the policies. TOP STORY: COUTURE SAYS DCYF “KEEPS LOSING” Couture argued: DCYF continues facing lawsuits because the agency refuses to correct underlying problems The state repeatedly violates constitutional protections Foster parents were being forced to choose between their beliefs and fostering children According to Couture: “They simply violate people’s rights.” He sharply criticized policies requiring foster parents to: Use preferred pronouns Affirm gender identity transitions Comply with rules conflicting with their religious convictions Couture described the policies as: “Absolutely insane and unconstitutional.” He added: ➡️ Foster parents should not be coerced by government mandates ➡️ The state exceeded its authority ➡️ The court ruling represents an important constitutional victory According to Couture: “I’m glad they lost it.” FEDERAL COURT RULED AGAINST DCYF The lawsuit was brought by Washington foster parents represented by Alliance Defending Freedom. The family argued: They wanted to continue fostering children They should not be forced to violate their religious beliefs DCYF policies infringed on constitutional rights The federal court agreed, leading to: A permanent injunction Required changes to Washington Administrative Code Roughly $250,000 in legal fees paid by the state Critics argue: ➡️ Taxpayers continue paying for costly lawsuits involving state agencies ➡️ DCYF leadership needs stronger oversight and accountability DCYF says the settlement attempts to balance: Religious liberty protections Foster parent participation Support for LGBTQ youth in care BROADER CHILD WELFARE DEBATE CONTINUES Couture also connected the lawsuit to broader concerns involving: Child welfare oversight DCYF leadership Washington’s Keeping Families Together Act Critics of the law argue: ➡️ The state has become too hesitant to remove children from unsafe environments ➡️ Child safety incidents have increased ➡️ Agencies are prioritizing ideology over child welfare Supporters argue: ➡️ Keeping families together whenever safely possible improves outcomes ➡️ More supportive services are needed for struggling parents ➡️ Foster care and child welfare issues are often highly complex The ruling is expected to intensify political debate surrounding DCYF and foster care policy in Washington state. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Foster families Religious freedom protections Child welfare policy Taxpayer liability Constitutional rights DCYF oversight The case is becoming one of the largest foster care and constitutional law controversies currently unfolding in Washington. #WashingtonState #DCYF #FosterCare #Politics #ReligiousFreedom #ParentalRights #BreakingNews #Law #Constitution #USNews 2026-05-26T22:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 DCYFLawsuitsConstitutional RightsFoster CareWashington StateTravis CoutureReligious FreedomGender IdentityParental Rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1914669/employers-warn-washington-lawmakers-misunderstand-dNru6SI31R https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1914669_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1914669_original_360.mp4 Employers Warn Washington Lawmakers Misunderstand Pass-Through Business Taxes Washington business owners are warning that many lawmakers and voters may not fully understand how S-corporations and pass-through businesses actually operate financially as debate intensifies over the state’s new income tax. Chris and Riley Lear, owners of the Bonney Lake-based company Teeter, say tax returns often create a misleading picture of what business owners actually have available in cash. TOP STORY: BUSINESS OWNERS SAY PROFITS CAN BE MISLEADING The Lears explained: S-corporation income “passes through” to owners individually Reported profits do not necessarily reflect available cash Money may remain tied up in inventory, payroll, expansion, and operations According to the interview: “Our cash position is not necessarily in alignment with our tax return.” The couple explained: ➡️ A company may appear highly profitable on paper ➡️ But much of that money may already be committed inside the business itself ➡️ Tax burdens based on paper profits can create major financial pressure Chris Lear said: “That money is tied up in inventory and actually in the business.” BUSINESS LEADERS WARN ABOUT ECONOMIC IMPACTS The comments come as: Washington’s 9.9% income tax on high earners faces growing backlash Business groups warn more employers may consider relocation Critics argue lawmakers misunderstand how pass-through businesses function The Lears argued: ➡️ Businesses need long-term stability to invest and grow ➡️ Employers take major risks when expanding operations ➡️ Tax policy can directly affect hiring and future investment decisions Critics of the tax say: Pass-through entities could face unintended consequences Business owners may reduce investment or expansion Washington risks becoming less competitive economically Supporters argue: The tax impacts only the wealthiest residents Additional state revenue is necessary Washington remains an attractive business environment TAX POLICY DEBATE CONTINUES TO GROW The broader debate now increasingly centers on: Business cash flow realities Pass-through taxation Economic competitiveness Long-term investment confidence Critics argue: ➡️ Policymakers are oversimplifying complex business finances ➡️ Employers are increasingly worried about uncertainty Supporters counter: ➡️ High earners can afford additional taxes ➡️ The state must address revenue needs and public services The issue is rapidly becoming one of Washington’s largest economic and political debates. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Small businesses Family-owned companies Investment and hiring Economic growth Washington tax policy Business competitiveness Questions surrounding S-corporation taxation and business cash flow are becoming central to the fight over Washington’s new income tax. #WashingtonState #Business #Economy #IncomeTax #Taxes #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneur #Politics #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-27T00:00:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Pass-through taxesS-corporationWashington stateIncome taxBusiness ownersTax policyBusiness cash flowEconomic impactTax returnsSmall business https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1914715/foster-parents-win-victory-against-dcyf-gender-pol-GJEZRjGmtf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1914715_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1914715_original_360.mp4 Foster Parents Win Victory Against DCYF Gender Policies Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families is facing growing criticism after a major federal court ruling sided with foster parents challenging the agency’s gender identity policies. The lawsuit, brought by a Washington foster family and supported by Alliance Defending Freedom, resulted in a permanent injunction requiring DCYF to revise portions of its foster care policies. TOP STORY: ADF CALLS RULING A “HUGE VICTORY” Alliance Defending Freedom senior counsel, who represented the foster family, said the case centered on one basic principle: ➡️ The family simply wanted to be treated like any other foster family without being forced to violate their religious beliefs. According to ADF: “They were merely asking to be treated the same as any other family.” The lawsuit challenged policies requiring foster parents to: Use preferred pronouns Affirm gender identity transitions Adopt beliefs conflicting with their religious convictions The federal court ruled the policies violated constitutional protections, forcing DCYF to revise portions of the Washington Administrative Code. ADF called the outcome: “A huge victory.” TRAVIS COUTURE EXPANDS CRITICISM OF DCYF State Rep. Travis Couture, a Republican from Allyn, said the ruling reflects broader concerns surrounding DCYF leadership and child welfare policies. Couture argued: DCYF has repeatedly prioritized ideology over constitutional rights The agency is facing growing public scrutiny Washington’s child welfare system is moving in the wrong direction He also criticized the state’s Keeping Families Together Act, which opponents argue has made it more difficult for the state to remove children from unsafe environments. Critics, including Couture, claim: ➡️ The policy changes contributed to increases in child deaths and critical incidents ➡️ Children are sometimes left in unsafe homes involving substance abuse ➡️ State agencies are failing to intervene quickly enough Supporters of the law argue: ➡️ Keeping families together whenever safely possible improves long-term outcomes ➡️ The state should avoid unnecessary family separation ➡️ More supportive services are needed for struggling parents DCYF UNDER INTENSIFYING SCRUTINY The controversy adds to a growing list of challenges facing DCYF involving: Foster care oversight Constitutional lawsuits Child welfare concerns State liability and taxpayer costs Critics argue: ➡️ Washington taxpayers continue paying for failed policies and legal settlements ➡️ DCYF leadership needs stronger oversight and accountability Supporters say: ➡️ The agency is balancing complex and sensitive issues involving children and families ➡️ Foster care systems nationwide face similar challenges The ruling is expected to have lasting implications for: Foster parent rights Religious liberty protections Child welfare policy in Washington state WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Foster families Child welfare policy Religious freedom protections Taxpayer liability DCYF oversight Constitutional rights The case is becoming one of the most significant foster care and constitutional law battles currently unfolding in Washington state. #WashingtonState #DCYF #FosterCare #Politics #ReligiousFreedom #ChildWelfare #BreakingNews #ParentalRights #Law #USNews 2026-05-27T01:30:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 63 Foster parentsDCYFGender policiesReligious freedomLawsuitCourt rulingChild welfareWashington StateParental rightsConstitutional rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1914839/trump-iran-ceasefire-in-question-nato-troop-shift-pQtC-sHEFE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1914839_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1914839_original_360.mp4 Trump-Iran Ceasefire in Question? NATO Troop Shift, Gas Tax Pause & SAVE Act Explained President Trump’s administration faces mounting pressure as tensions with Iran continue despite ongoing ceasefire talks. In this episode of The Center Square Daily, Washington D.C. Bureau Chief Sarah Roderick-Fitch breaks down the latest on U.S. strikes, Iran’s internal power struggle, and the future of a possible nuclear agreement. We also cover: Trump’s focus on preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons Possible NATO troop reductions and shifts from Germany to Poland Rising gas prices and discussions of a federal gas tax pause The upcoming Camp David cabinet meeting The SAVE Act and the growing debate over voter ID requirements Marco Rubio’s NATO comments and U.S.-Europe relations Stay informed with taxpayer-focused reporting and analysis from Washington and beyond. Subscribe for daily coverage of politics, economics, national security, and taxpayer issues. #Trump #Iran #NATO #SAVEAct #GasPrices #Politics #BreakingNews #MiddleEast #ElectionIntegrity #CenterSquareDaily ____________ 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 2026-05-27T13:00:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 943 TrumpIranNATOSAVE ActGas PricesPoliticsBreaking NewsMiddle EastElection IntegrityVoter IDCamp DavidNATO troopsGas tax https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1914862/ken-paxton-declares-texas-is-not-for-sale-after-go--vbki2zB6f https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1914862_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1914862_original_360.mp4 Ken Paxton Declares “Texas Is Not for Sale” After GOP Senate Primary Win Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is declaring victory after winning the Republican Senate runoff primary, framing the result as a rejection of what he described as Washington establishment politics and outside influence. Speaking to supporters after the race, Paxton said Texas voters had delivered a clear message: “Texas is not for sale.” TOP STORY: PAXTON DECLARES “TEXAS IS NOT FOR SALE” Paxton told supporters: The race represented more than a personal victory Texas voters rejected outside political influence Grassroots conservatives overcame massive opposition spending According to Paxton: “We just sent a Texas-sized message to Washington.” He added: “This Senate seat doesn’t belong to Washington. It belongs to you.” Paxton argued: ➡️ Voters rejected establishment politics ➡️ Texans defended state independence and conservative values ➡️ The campaign proved large political spending does not guarantee victory PAXTON TARGETS MASSIVE CAMPAIGN SPENDING During his remarks, Paxton pointed to the enormous amount of money spent during the race. According to Paxton: “We went up against $150 million and all the attacks in the world.” He claimed: ➡️ Outside groups and political forces attempted to influence the election ➡️ Texas voters ultimately sided with grassroots conservatives ➡️ The result sends a broader national political message The Texas Senate race had become one of the most closely watched Republican primaries in the country, drawing: National political attention Heavy campaign spending Debate over the future direction of the Republican Party NATIONAL POLITICAL IMPLICATIONS Paxton’s victory is likely to intensify broader Republican debates involving: Establishment vs. populist conservatives Grassroots political movements Federal influence in state politics Republican strategy heading into 2026 Supporters argue: ➡️ Paxton represents a strong anti-establishment movement ➡️ Conservative voters are demanding more aggressive representation ➡️ Texas remains a key center of Republican politics Critics argue: ➡️ The race further deepens divisions within the GOP ➡️ Controversy surrounding Paxton could affect the general election environment The outcome is expected to have major implications for: Senate control Republican primary politics National conservative strategy WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: The 2026 Senate landscape Republican Party politics Texas voters National election strategy Conservative grassroots movements Texas remains one of the most influential states shaping the future direction of national Republican politics. #KenPaxton #Texas #Politics #Election #GOP #SenateRace #BreakingNews #Republicans #Conservative #USNews 2026-05-27T13:45:42.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Ken PaxtonTexasSenate RaceGOPRepublicanPrimary ElectionTexas PoliticsConservativeWashington PoliticsGrassroots https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1914899/jd-vance-warns-medicaid-fraud-harms-vulnerable-ame-v3nC03ztL7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1914899_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1914899_original_360.mp4 JD Vance Warns Medicaid Fraud Harms Vulnerable Americans Vice President JD Vance is warning that fraud involving Medicaid and taxpayer-funded social programs is causing real harm to vulnerable Americans, including elderly individuals who rely on government-supported care services. Speaking about recent fraud investigations in Minnesota, Vance argued that these cases are: “Not victimless crimes.” TOP STORY: VANCE HIGHLIGHTS HUMAN COST OF FRAUD Vance pointed to one case tied to recent Minnesota fraud indictments involving a provider who was allegedly paid through Medicaid-funded programs to care for an elderly man. According to Vance: The provider allegedly failed to deliver basic services The victim reportedly received no meaningful care or supervision The elderly man ultimately died while under the supposed care arrangement Vance described the situation as: “Particularly egregious.” He added: “No services. No help. No check-ins.” Vance argued: ➡️ Fraud in public assistance programs directly harms vulnerable people ➡️ Taxpayer dollars intended for care are being abused ➡️ Government oversight failures can carry serious real-world consequences MINNESOTA FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS EXPAND The remarks come amid major federal fraud investigations in Minnesota involving: Medicaid programs Home healthcare services Housing stabilization programs Autism support services Federal prosecutors recently announced charges tied to an alleged $90 million fraud scheme involving multiple defendants. According to investigators: ➡️ Some providers allegedly billed for services never performed ➡️ Fraudulent claims involved taxpayer-funded care programs ➡️ Oversight systems failed to detect problems quickly enough Federal officials have described the investigations as among the largest fraud crackdowns in Minnesota history. VANCE CALLS ATTENTION TO OVERSIGHT FAILURES Vance argued: Public fraud cases often receive insufficient attention Vulnerable communities suffer most when oversight breaks down Government agencies must improve accountability systems Critics of the current system argue: ➡️ Fraud prevention measures remain too weak ➡️ Taxpayers are losing enormous amounts of money ➡️ Some care recipients are being neglected while providers continue receiving reimbursements Supporters of expanded enforcement say: Stronger auditing and monitoring are needed Agencies must respond more aggressively to fraud complaints Public trust depends on accountability and transparency WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Medicaid oversight Elder care services Taxpayer accountability Public trust in government programs Fraud prevention efforts Vulnerable populations Vance says the Minnesota fraud investigations show how abuse within government-funded care systems can have devastating consequences far beyond financial losses. #JDVance #Politics #Medicaid #Fraud #Government #Healthcare #BreakingNews #Minnesota #Accountability #USNews 2026-05-27T14:45:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 JD VanceMedicaid fraudElder careGovernment oversightTaxpayer moneyMinnesotaVulnerable populationsAccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1914914/concerns-grow-over-interstate-bridge-tolling-and-l-63qpMlbFzU https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1914914_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1914914_original_360.mp4 Concerns Grow Over Interstate Bridge Tolling and Light Rail Costs Washington State Rep. John Ley is intensifying criticism of the Interstate Bridge Replacement project, warning the proposed bridge connecting Vancouver and Portland could eventually cost as much as $17 to $18 billion while exposing drivers to significantly higher tolls in the future. Ley, one of the project’s leading critics, described the Interstate Bridge Replacement project as: “A light rail project in search of a bridge.” TOP STORY: LAWMAKER WARNS ABOUT EXPLODING COSTS Ley argued: The project’s price tag has dramatically increased Light rail expansion is driving much of the cost growth Drivers could eventually face tolls far higher than current estimates According to the discussion: Earlier estimates placed tolls between roughly $1.55 and $4.41 each direction However, Ley says state law allows tolls to rise alongside maximum toll increases elsewhere in Washington Ley explained: “The maximum toll they could charge on the IBR became $15 instead of $10.” He warned: ➡️ Future toll increases could potentially reach $18 per crossing ➡️ Commuters may eventually pay much more than initially advertised ➡️ Tolling could begin years before the new bridge is completed COMPARISON TO CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL Ley also compared the Interstate Bridge Replacement project to California’s troubled high-speed rail project. According to Ley: “It is an out-of-control transportation project.” He argued: The project continues expanding in cost and scope The bridge is increasingly centered around light rail expansion Light rail would remove “almost zero cars” from the highway Ley claimed: ➡️ The light rail portion alone could cost roughly $3.5 billion ➡️ The overall project has ballooned from roughly $3.2 billion to potentially $17–18 billion ➡️ Drivers may divert off I-5 to avoid tolls OREGON VOTERS REJECTED TAX INCREASES The debate comes shortly after Oregon voters overwhelmingly rejected a recent transportation-related tax increase. According to the report: Roughly 83% of Oregon voters opposed the tax hike Every county in Oregon voted against it Ley argued this reflects: ➡️ Growing public frustration over transportation costs ➡️ Resistance to additional tolling and taxes ➡️ Concerns over affordability and project spending A Clark County poll referenced in the report showed: Nearly half of respondents favored scaling the project back to match available funding More than 41% favored pausing the project until costs become clearer PROJECT DEBATE CONTINUES Supporters of the Interstate Bridge Replacement project argue: ➡️ The current bridge is outdated and vulnerable ➡️ Regional transportation improvements are necessary ➡️ Light rail could improve transit access and long-term mobility Critics argue: ➡️ Costs are becoming unsustainable ➡️ Tolling could heavily impact commuters ➡️ The project has expanded far beyond its original purpose Construction is currently expected to begin around 2028. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Interstate commuters Transportation funding Tolling policy Washington and Oregon taxpayers Regional transit planning Long-term infrastructure spending The Interstate Bridge Replacement project is rapidly becoming one of the most controversial transportation debates in the Pacific Northwest. #WashingtonState #Oregon #InterstateBridge #Transportation #Tolls #LightRail #Politics #Infrastructure #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-27T15:00:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 393 Interstate BridgeTollingLight RailProject CostsWashington StateOregonJohn LeyInfrastructureTransportation FundingPublic Opinion https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1914947/marco-rubio-says-strait-of-hormuz-must-remain-open-yZ86AyHeHv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1914947_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1914947_original_360.mp4 Marco Rubio Says Strait of Hormuz Must Remain Open to Global Shipping Marco Rubio says the Strait of Hormuz must remain open to global shipping, warning that any attempt to restrict access or impose tolls through the critical waterway would be “unacceptable” for the international community. Speaking about growing tensions involving Iran and global shipping routes, Rubio argued that freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is essential for worldwide economic stability and energy markets. TOP STORY: RUBIO SAYS STRAIT OF HORMUZ MUST REMAIN OPEN Rubio stated: “The straits need to be open, unimpeded, without tolls.” He argued: International shipping routes cannot be restricted by Iran Global trade and energy flows depend on open navigation Any attempt to impose tolls or restrictions would violate international norms According to Rubio: “That’s not acceptable.” Rubio added: ➡️ The situation is “unsustainable for the world” ➡️ Major global powers oppose restrictions on shipping ➡️ Freedom of navigation must be protected GLOBAL ENERGY AND SHIPPING CONCERNS GROW The Strait of Hormuz is considered one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints because: A significant share of global oil exports passes through the region Energy markets are highly sensitive to disruptions there Shipping instability could impact fuel prices and international trade Rubio noted: China opposes restrictions on shipping routes Russia is not supportive of a tolling system Few countries support Iranian control over the passage The comments come amid: ➡️ Rising Middle East tensions ➡️ Concerns over energy market stability ➡️ Ongoing debates surrounding freedom of navigation and maritime security FOREIGN POLICY AND SECURITY IMPLICATIONS Rubio’s remarks reflect broader U.S. concerns involving: Iranian influence in the Persian Gulf Protection of global trade routes Energy security Regional military stability Supporters of a strong U.S. posture argue: ➡️ The Strait of Hormuz must remain open under international law ➡️ Shipping disruptions could damage the global economy ➡️ Deterrence is necessary to prevent escalation Critics warn: ➡️ Rising tensions could increase the risk of broader regional conflict ➡️ Escalation in the Gulf could disrupt international energy supplies ➡️ Diplomatic solutions remain important The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most strategically important waterways in the world. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Global oil prices International shipping Middle East security Energy markets U.S. foreign policy Worldwide trade stability Any disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could have major economic and geopolitical consequences worldwide. #MarcoRubio #Iran #MiddleEast #StraitOfHormuz #Politics #OilPrices #NationalSecurity #BreakingNews #ForeignPolicy #USNews 2026-05-27T15:45:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Marco RubioStrait of HormuzIranGlobal ShippingFreedom of NavigationEnergy MarketsMiddle EastForeign PolicyInternational Trade https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1914958/la-mayoral-candidate-spencer-pratt-says-homeless-w-lRkVLw_Ybd https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1914958_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1914958_original_360.mp4 LA Mayoral Candidate Spencer Pratt Says Homeless Will Go To Seattle Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt is drawing attention after saying many drug-addicted homeless individuals in Los Angeles could eventually relocate to Seattle if his proposed policies are implemented. Pratt made the remarks while discussing homelessness, addiction, and public safety during an interview with ABC7 Los Angeles. TOP STORY: SPENCER PRATT TARGETS SEATTLE IN HOMELESSNESS COMMENTS Pratt argued: A large portion of Los Angeles’ homeless population is not originally from California Some nonprofit and rehabilitation organizations are profiting from the crisis Ending certain taxpayer-funded programs would push many people to leave Los Angeles According to Pratt: “They’re all going to Seattle where the mayor will welcome them.” Pratt specifically referenced Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson while criticizing what he described as permissive homelessness and drug policies in major West Coast cities. He also claimed: ➡️ Some people are drawn to cities where open drug use and encampments are tolerated ➡️ Existing systems incentivize homelessness and addiction ➡️ Stricter policies would encourage many individuals to leave SEATTLE MAYOR’S OFFICE DID NOT RESPOND Washington In Focus Daily host Carleen Johnson said she contacted the office of Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson for comment regarding Pratt’s remarks. According to the report: No response was received before the podcast recording deadline The comments are already fueling broader debates involving: Homelessness policy Public safety Addiction treatment West Coast city governance Critics of Seattle’s approach argue: ➡️ Policies have become too permissive ➡️ Cities are enabling addiction and encampments ➡️ Residents and businesses are increasingly frustrated Supporters argue: ➡️ Homelessness is a complex issue tied to housing affordability and mental health ➡️ Punitive approaches alone will not solve the crisis ➡️ Cities need more treatment and housing resources WEST COAST HOMELESSNESS DEBATE CONTINUES Homelessness and addiction remain central political issues in: Seattle Los Angeles Portland San Francisco The debate continues focusing on: ➡️ Encampment policies ➡️ Drug enforcement ➡️ Housing costs ➡️ Mental health treatment ➡️ Public safety concerns Pratt’s comments quickly gained traction online and are becoming part of the broader political conversation surrounding homelessness and governance on the West Coast. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Homelessness policy Public safety Local government leadership West Coast politics Housing and addiction policy Seattle and Los Angeles voters The issue is increasingly becoming one of the defining political debates facing major West Coast cities. #Seattle #LosAngeles #Homelessness #SpencerPratt #Politics #PublicSafety #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #California #USNews 2026-05-27T16:00:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 120 Spencer PrattLA MayorHomelessnessSeattlePoliticsPublic SafetyAddiction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1915000/ken-paxton-praises-trump-after-texas-gop-senate-pr-bQPJY4hL3g https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1915000_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1915000_original_360.mp4 Ken Paxton Praises Trump After Texas GOP Senate Primary Victory Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton praised Donald Trump during his victory speech after winning the Republican Senate runoff primary, crediting Trump’s endorsement as a major factor in the race. Speaking to supporters after the election, Paxton said Trump stood by him even when political figures in Washington urged the president to distance himself from the campaign. TOP STORY: PAXTON PRAISES TRUMP AFTER PRIMARY VICTORY Paxton told supporters: “When everyone in Washington told him to abandon me and abandon the people of Texas, he didn’t listen.” He continued: “Instead, he gave his complete and total endorsement.” Paxton described Trump as: ➡️ “The leader of our party” ➡️ The most influential force in Republican politics ➡️ A key ally heading into the general election According to Paxton: “His endorsement is the most powerful force in politics.” TRUMP’S INFLUENCE REMAINS CENTRAL IN GOP POLITICS The Texas Senate runoff became one of the highest-profile Republican primary battles in the country, drawing: Massive outside spending National political attention Debate over the future direction of the GOP Paxton argued: ➡️ Trump’s backing helped overcome heavy opposition ➡️ Grassroots conservatives rejected establishment pressure ➡️ The race demonstrated Trump’s continued dominance inside the Republican Party Paxton also said: “I look forward to working with him in the Senate to deliver for Texas.” REPUBLICAN PRIMARY BATTLES CONTINUE TO SHAPE 2026 Trump endorsements continue playing a major role in: Republican primary elections Candidate fundraising Grassroots conservative turnout The Texas race is expected to remain a major national political story heading into the 2026 election cycle. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Republican Senate races Trump’s political influence GOP primary dynamics The 2026 election cycle National conservative politics #KenPaxton #Trump #Texas #Politics #Election #GOP #SenateRace #BreakingNews #Republicans #USNews 2026-05-27T16:45:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Ken PaxtonDonald TrumpTexasSenate PrimaryGOPRepublicanEndorsementVictory SpeechUS News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1915020/lifelong-democrat-business-owners-raise-alarm-over-J5_pFlJtGC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1915020_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1915020_original_360.mp4 Lifelong Democrat Business Owners Raise Alarm Over Washington Taxes Washington business owners Chris and Riley Lear say years of economic instability, rising costs, and Washington’s new income tax are pushing some employers to consider relocating their businesses and personal residences out of the state. The couple, owners of the Bonney Lake-based company Teeter, say surviving the years following COVID has become increasingly difficult as businesses face wave after wave of financial pressure. TOP STORY: BUSINESS OWNERS SAY THEY’VE BEEN “BLED DRY” The Lears explained: Their company survived major staffing reductions after COVID Shipping costs, inflation, interest rates, tariffs, and rising prices have steadily reduced profitability Businesses are struggling to reinvest and plan for the future According to the interview: “We’ve been kicked in the teeth so many times.” The couple described: Shipping costs “through the roof” Interest rates wiping out profits Tariffs increasing financial strain Ongoing uncertainty making expansion difficult Chris Lear said: “There’s nothing else to give. We have literally been bled dry.” They also noted: Their workforce dropped from roughly 60 employees to around 20 Hiring remains difficult Businesses need more economic stability and support S-CORPORATION TAX CONCERNS The Lears also raised concerns about how Washington’s new income tax could impact S-corporations and pass-through businesses. They explained: Business income often appears as personal income on tax returns Reported profits may not reflect actual available cash Inventory and operational costs can distort taxable income figures According to the discussion: ➡️ A company may appear highly profitable on paper while much of the money remains tied up in inventory and operations. The couple warned: Many employers are still recovering from difficult years One profitable year may not reflect overall financial stability Policymakers may not fully understand how business finances operate BUSINESS EXODUS CONCERNS CONTINUE TO GROW The comments come amid growing backlash against Washington’s new 9.9% income tax on high earners. According to the report: Some entrepreneurs are already considering relocation Legal challenges against the tax are ongoing A repeal initiative campaign is currently gathering signatures for the November ballot Other business figures mentioned in the report who have raised relocation concerns include: Bulwark Capital Management CIO Zach Abraham Venice AI founder Jesse Pruett Critics argue: ➡️ Washington’s cumulative tax and regulatory burden is discouraging investment ➡️ Businesses need long-term predictability and stability ➡️ More employers may eventually leave the state Supporters argue: ➡️ The tax applies only to top earners ➡️ Additional state revenue is necessary ➡️ Washington remains economically competitive WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Small businesses Hiring and employment Economic growth Investment and expansion Washington tax policy Business competitiveness The debate over Washington’s new income tax is increasingly becoming a broader fight over the future of the state’s business climate and economic stability. #WashingtonState #Business #Economy #IncomeTax #Taxes #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneur #Politics #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-27T17:00:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 339 Washington stateIncome taxBusiness ownersTaxesEconomyTaxationSmall businessEntrepreneurWashingtonState taxBusiness climateEconomic growth https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1915053/stephen-miller-says-federal-fraud-costs-taxpayers--3KwhlrtB- https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1915053_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1915053_original_360.mp4 Stephen Miller Says Federal Fraud Costs Taxpayers Hundreds of Billions Stephen Miller says the federal government has lost “hundreds of billions of dollars” to fraud and argues the United States could potentially balance the federal budget if benefits and payments only went to individuals legally eligible to receive them. Speaking about government spending and fraud prevention efforts, Miller praised what he described as an unprecedented crackdown on criminal fraud involving federal programs. TOP STORY: MILLER SAYS TAXPAYERS HAVE BEEN “FLEECED” Miller argued: “The amount that has been fleeced from us is in the hundreds of billions of dollars.” He claimed: Fraud within federal programs has reached enormous levels Taxpayer money is being improperly distributed Oversight failures have created massive financial losses According to Miller: “We could balance the federal budget if the only dollars that went out of the Treasury went to individuals who were properly, lawfully, correctly eligible to receive them.” Miller argued: ➡️ Fraud prevention should become a national priority ➡️ Eligibility enforcement must be strengthened ➡️ Government oversight systems need major reform WHITE HOUSE PRAISES ANTI-FRAUD CRACKDOWN Miller also praised JD Vance and administration officials for leading what he called: “The most muscular, robust, aggressive, dedicated, determined, and speedy effort to shut down criminal fraud.” According to Miller: ➡️ The administration is pursuing large-scale anti-fraud investigations ➡️ Federal agencies are intensifying oversight efforts ➡️ Fraud enforcement is expanding across multiple government programs Miller claimed the effort is: “Unlike anything that has ever occurred in the history of this country.” FRAUD, SPENDING AND BUDGET DEBATES CONTINUE The comments come amid broader national debates involving: Federal spending Budget deficits Government accountability Fraud prevention programs Supporters of tougher enforcement argue: ➡️ Fraud drains enormous taxpayer resources ➡️ Stronger verification systems are needed ➡️ Government programs must better protect public funds Critics caution: ➡️ Some estimates of fraud losses may be difficult to verify ➡️ Aggressive enforcement efforts could risk wrongful denials or administrative problems ➡️ Broader budget deficits involve many factors beyond fraud alone The issue is increasingly becoming part of larger political battles surrounding: Federal spending priorities Government efficiency Entitlement and welfare oversight National debt and deficit reduction WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Federal spending Taxpayer accountability Government oversight Budget deficit debates Public assistance programs National economic policy Fraud prevention and federal spending oversight are becoming major political and economic issues nationwide. #StephenMiller #Politics #Fraud #Government #Budget #Taxes #JDVance #BreakingNews #Economy #USNews 2026-05-27T17:45:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Stephen MillerFederal fraudTaxpayersBudget deficitGovernment spendingFraud preventionUS economyJD VanceOversightPublic funds https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1915081/wa-senator-jeff-wilson-calls-for-answers-after-dea-XEiRSESj6u https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1915081_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1915081_original_360.mp4 WA Senator Jeff Wilson Calls for Answers After Deadly Tank Explosion Jeff Wilson is calling for a full investigation after a deadly industrial tank failure and explosion, saying the community deserves answers and warning that lessons must be learned to prevent another tragedy. Wilson, who said he previously worked closely with the facility and its operations, described the incident as unlike anything he had seen in decades working around industrial tanks and line systems. TOP STORY: WILSON SAYS TANK FAILURE RAISES SERIOUS QUESTIONS According to Wilson: “I have never seen a tank rupture like this on its own.” He explained: Industrial failures involving tanks are usually tied to identifiable causes such as equipment impacts or punctures The scale and nature of this collapse appeared highly unusual Investigators will need to determine exactly what caused the tank to lean, implode, or explode Wilson said: ➡️ The release overwhelmed some containment systems initially ➡️ Emergency responders acted quickly to contain the situation ➡️ State and local agencies were brought in to assist COMMUNITY URGED TO STAY AWAY WHILE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES Wilson also emphasized: Officials asked community members to stay away from the site Emergency crews needed time to secure the area and gather information Residents understandably wanted answers and updates According to Wilson: “We’ve got to get time to get them their answers.” He noted: ➡️ Many people continued driving toward the facility hoping to learn more ➡️ Authorities were urging patience while responders worked the scene ➡️ Communication with the local community remained a priority “THIS IS ABOUT PEOPLE” Wilson became emotional discussing the human toll of the disaster, explaining: He personally knew many workers connected to the facility The company and surrounding community are closely tied together The incident is far more than just a business story According to Wilson: “This isn’t business first. It still is about people.” He added: “Those other employees and workers that are still gone, they’re not going to come home tonight ever.” Wilson concluded: “We better figure out what caused this so it can never happen again.” WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Industrial safety Workplace accountability Emergency response systems Community safety Washington industry oversight Worker protection Officials say determining the exact cause of the tank failure will be critical to preventing similar industrial disasters in the future. #WashingtonState #JeffWilson #BreakingNews #Explosion #IndustrialAccident #PublicSafety #WorkplaceSafety #Politics #Investigation #USNews 2026-05-27T18:31:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 148 Jeff WilsonTank ExplosionWashington StateIndustrial AccidentInvestigationPublic SafetyWorkplace SafetyTragedyAccountabilityEmergency Response https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1915105/washington-business-owners-warn-s-corporation-taxe-UnP4iSzJwe https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1915105_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1915105_original_360.mp4 Washington Business Owners Warn S-Corporation Taxes Can Misrepresent Income Washington business owners are continuing to raise concerns about how the state’s new millionaire’s tax could impact S-corporations and pass-through businesses whose reported profits may not reflect actual available cash. Chris and Riley Lear, owners of the Bonney Lake-based company Teeter, explained that many family-owned businesses operate very differently from how people may assume when looking only at tax returns. TOP STORY: BUSINESS OWNERS SAY PROFITS CAN BE MISLEADING The Lears explained: S-corporation income passes through to owners personally Business income appears on individual tax returns Reported profits often do not reflect liquid cash available to owners According to the discussion: ➡️ Large amounts of inventory and equipment may remain sitting in warehouses ➡️ Businesses may appear highly profitable on paper while much of the money remains tied up operationally The couple used an example where: A company could appear to have made millions in profit But large portions of that value are tied up in inventory that has not yet been sold According to the report: “It looks like you had this great year and you’re going to get taxed by the millionaire’s tax when really you haven’t made that much money.” PASS-THROUGH BUSINESS CONCERNS GROW The comments come amid growing debate over Washington’s new 9.9% income tax on high earners. Critics argue: ➡️ Many lawmakers misunderstand how S-corporations function ➡️ Paper profits do not necessarily equal available cash ➡️ Taxes based on reported income could create major pressure for employers and entrepreneurs Business owners say: Inventory, payroll, equipment, and operations consume significant capital One profitable tax year may not reflect long-term financial stability Economic uncertainty is already making expansion and hiring difficult The broader discussion is increasingly focusing on: Pass-through taxation Cash flow realities Economic competitiveness Long-term business investment TAX DEBATE CONTINUES TO INTENSIFY Supporters of the millionaire’s tax argue: ➡️ The measure impacts only top earners ➡️ Additional state revenue is necessary ➡️ Washington remains economically competitive Critics counter: ➡️ The tax could unintentionally impact family businesses and employers ➡️ More business owners may consider relocating ➡️ Economic uncertainty is discouraging risk-taking and investment Legal challenges against the tax remain ongoing, while repeal efforts continue gathering signatures for a possible statewide ballot measure. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Small businesses Family-owned companies Hiring and expansion Washington tax policy Investment decisions Economic competitiveness Questions surrounding S-corporation taxation and business cash flow are becoming a major focus in Washington’s growing income tax debate. #WashingtonState #Business #Economy #IncomeTax #Taxes #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneur #Politics #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-27T19:00:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 S-corporationWashingtonTaxesBusiness ownersIncome taxMillionaires taxPass-through taxationCash flowSmall businessEntrepreneurWashington tax policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1915139/louisiana-leaves-existing-lawsuits-intact-limits-f-SM-xMPnF-f https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1915139_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1915139_original_360.mp4 Louisiana Leaves Existing Lawsuits Intact, Limits Future Climate Claims | The Center Square Daily Legislation limits climate lawsuits, Congress fails to pass immigration enforcement spending, Texas primary upset, and Virginia gun bill creates controversy. Louisiana lawmakers advance a new climate lawsuit restriction bill while leaving existing coastal erosion cases intact, setting up a major legal and political fight over the future of energy litigation in the state. Supporters say the proposal protects Louisiana’s energy industry from broad climate claims, while environmental groups warn it could limit challenges to future carbon capture and pipeline projects. Meanwhile, Republicans in Congress are scrambling to finalize a $72 billion immigration and homeland security funding package after internal GOP disputes stalled negotiations ahead of President Donald Trump’s June 1 deadline. Disagreements over DOJ funding, ICE policy restrictions, and White House priorities have left lawmakers divided heading into the Memorial Day recess. Also in today’s episode: • Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeats Sen. John Cornyn in GOP runoff • Virginia Prosecutors pushback on new assault weapons restrictions • Debate continues over ICE enforcement and judicial warrant requirements • California and Washington drawn into new homelessness controversy • Louisiana energy companies face billions in potential coastal litigation exposure • Congress returns next week facing major immigration funding decisions For more taxpayer-focused reporting on national politics, energy policy, immigration enforcement, and taxpayer issues, visit The Center Square and subscribe for daily updates. Texas: https://www.thecentersquare.com/texas/article_7d95c51d-093e-4ccb-8dfd-7029a0734716.html Virginia: https://www.thecentersquare.com/virginia/article_d8073ec7-01c8-4939-a56d-f06c1dc98f4b.html Washington: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_f470456b-c392-4984-93de-89e977890555.html ____________ 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:36 Louisiana Energy 5:12 Congressional Budget 16:57 America's Talking 2026-05-27T19:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1278 Louisianaclimate lawsuitscongressimmigrationlegislationenergy industrycoastal erosionlawmakersgovernment fundingpolitical fightlaw enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1915170/rep-john-ley-warns-interstate-bridge-replacement-i-pFoXcXIi7c https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1915170_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1915170_original_360.mp4 Rep. John Ley Warns Interstate Bridge Replacement Is Becoming “Out of Control” Washington State Rep. John Ley is sharply criticizing the Interstate Bridge Replacement project, comparing it to California’s troubled high-speed rail project and warning the proposal is becoming an “out-of-control transportation project.” Ley, one of the project’s most vocal critics, argues the bridge replacement has dramatically expanded in cost and scope while offering little practical benefit to commuters. TOP STORY: LEY COMPARES IBR TO CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL Ley said: “The I-5 interstate bridge project should be equated to the California high-speed rail project.” He argued: The project is becoming increasingly expensive Funding remains uncertain Costs continue escalating while timelines stretch further out According to Ley: “It is an out-of-control transportation project that is going to deliver zero, absolutely nothing.” Ley referenced California’s high-speed rail system as an example of: ➡️ Massive infrastructure spending ➡️ Cost overruns ➡️ Delays and incomplete construction ➡️ Projects growing beyond original expectations He added: “The IBR is just cut that by tenfold, fifteenfold.” COSTS, TOLLS AND LIGHT RAIL REMAIN CENTRAL DEBATE Critics of the Interstate Bridge Replacement project argue: Light rail expansion is dramatically increasing costs Future tolling could heavily burden commuters The project has expanded far beyond replacing the existing bridge Ley and other opponents claim: ➡️ Drivers could eventually face significantly higher tolls ➡️ Construction costs continue climbing ➡️ Traffic relief benefits may be overstated Supporters argue: ➡️ The current bridge is outdated and vulnerable ➡️ Regional transportation improvements are necessary ➡️ Light rail and transit expansion are important for long-term mobility The Interstate Bridge Replacement project remains one of the largest and most debated infrastructure proposals in the Pacific Northwest. TRANSPORTATION SPENDING UNDER INCREASED SCRUTINY The comments come amid broader concerns involving: Infrastructure spending Transportation funding Public debt and cost overruns Large-scale transit projects nationwide California’s high-speed rail project has frequently become a political symbol for critics concerned about: ➡️ Government overspending ➡️ Delays ➡️ Expanding project scope ➡️ Funding gaps Ley argues the Interstate Bridge Replacement project risks following a similar path unless major changes are made. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Interstate commuters Transportation funding Tolling policy Washington and Oregon taxpayers Regional transit planning Long-term infrastructure spending The Interstate Bridge Replacement debate is increasingly becoming a major political fight over transportation priorities and government spending in the Pacific Northwest. #WashingtonState #Oregon #InterstateBridge #Transportation #Infrastructure #LightRail #Politics #Tolls #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-27T20:30:39.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 Interstate BridgeJohn LeyWashington StateOregonLight RailTollsInfrastructure ProjectCalifornia High-Speed RailGovernment SpendingTransportation Funding https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1915200/seattle-lawmaker-warns-city-needs-better-preparati-3ltU68hjMN https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1915200_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1915200_original_360.mp4 Seattle Lawmaker Warns City Needs Better Preparation for World Cup Rob Saka says Seattle is not as prepared as it could be to host the FIFA World Cup and is calling on city leaders to activate previously funded security cameras in key areas before the international event arrives. Saka argued that while the city has already approved funding for camera infrastructure in critical locations, additional action is needed to improve readiness and public safety ahead of the global tournament. TOP STORY: SAKA SAYS SEATTLE NEEDS BETTER WORLD CUP PREPARATION According to Saka: “I don’t think that our city is as ready as it could be to host the world for such a global event of this scale.” He explained: Large crowds are expected throughout Seattle and the surrounding region The Stadium District and Soto area will become major gathering points during matches Existing security infrastructure should be activated before the event begins Saka noted: ➡️ The city council previously authorized and funded security camera expansion ➡️ Cameras were specifically approved for high-traffic areas including Soto and the Stadium District ➡️ Officials anticipated large-scale public gatherings connected to FIFA events SAKA CALLS ON MAYOR WILSON TO ACTIVATE CAMERAS Saka directly called on Katie Wilson to activate the Soto camera system ahead of the World Cup. According to Saka: “Today, I’m calling on Mayor Wilson to turn on the Soto cameras ahead of World Cup.” He argued: ➡️ The cameras could improve public safety and crowd management ➡️ Existing infrastructure is already funded and available ➡️ Activation would provide a “quick fix” before the event PRIVACY CONCERNS ALSO ADDRESSED Saka also emphasized that privacy protections were included when the camera systems were approved. According to the discussion: The city implemented what Saka described as “best-in-the-nation guardrails” Privacy controls were designed to prevent misuse Protections were intended to keep data from being used for federal immigration enforcement purposes The comments reflect broader debates involving: ➡️ Public safety and surveillance ➡️ Privacy protections ➡️ Crowd management during major events ➡️ Seattle’s readiness for large international gatherings WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: FIFA World Cup preparations Public safety planning Privacy and surveillance policies Seattle infrastructure Tourism and major events City emergency readiness Seattle is expected to host massive crowds during the FIFA World Cup, making security, transportation, and crowd management major priorities for city leaders. #Seattle #FIFA #WorldCup #RobSaka #Politics #PublicSafety #SeattlePolitics #BreakingNews #WashingtonState #USNews 2026-05-27T21:16:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 100 Rob SakaSeattleWorld CupFIFAPublic SafetySurveillanceCamerasSeattle PoliticsEmergency Preparedness https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1915235/washington-employers-call-for-economic-stability-i-Jjt_VkS8Kr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1915235_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1915235_original_360.mp4 Washington Employers Call for Economic Stability Instead of More Taxes Washington business owners say years of economic instability, inflation, tariffs, and rising operational costs are leaving many employers financially exhausted and struggling to maintain staffing, hiring, and long-term growth. Chris and Riley Lear, owners of the Bonney Lake-based company Teeter, described how wave after wave of economic pressures since COVID have steadily eroded profitability and weakened business confidence. TOP STORY: BUSINESS OWNERS SAY PROFITS KEEP DISAPPEARING The Lears explained: Shipping costs surged dramatically after COVID Rising interest rates increased financial strain Tariffs added additional pressure Oil prices continue increasing operational expenses According to the interview: “Tariffs kicked us in the teeth.” The couple described how each new economic challenge consumed more of the company’s margins. According to Chris Lear: “Shipping costs took all the profit. Then interest rates took all the profit. Then tariffs took the profit.” He added: ➡️ Businesses are struggling to know how to move forward ➡️ Long-term planning has become increasingly difficult ➡️ Employers feel financially exhausted after years of instability STAFFING CUTS AND HIRING CHALLENGES The Lears also explained: Their workforce dropped from roughly 60 employees to around 20 Hiring remains difficult despite open positions Many job applicants report struggling in the current economy According to the discussion: “It’s a tough job market out there.” The family argued: ➡️ Businesses that survived the COVID era deserve more economic support ➡️ Stability is critical for hiring and investment ➡️ Additional financial burdens could further damage employers already under pressure Chris Lear said: “Supporting businesses is going to get us there. Not beating us down and trying to scrape more away from us.” He added: “There’s nothing else to give.” ECONOMIC PRESSURES FUEL BUSINESS CLIMATE DEBATE The comments come amid broader debates involving: Washington’s business climate Inflation and tariffs Interest rates and energy prices New taxes and regulations Critics argue: ➡️ Businesses are facing cumulative economic pressures from multiple directions ➡️ Employers need predictability and stability ➡️ More companies may consider relocation or downsizing Supporters of current policies argue: ➡️ Economic disruptions have been global ➡️ Additional state revenue remains necessary ➡️ Businesses continue adapting to changing economic conditions The broader discussion is increasingly becoming part of Washington’s growing debate over economic competitiveness and long-term business growth. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Small businesses Hiring and employment Consumer prices Economic growth Washington’s business climate Long-term investment Business owners say economic stabilization is becoming increasingly important for companies trying to recover and grow after years of financial pressure. #WashingtonState #Business #Economy #SmallBusiness #Inflation #Tariffs #Taxes #Politics #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-27T22:00:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 Washington economyBusiness ownersEconomic stabilityInflationTariffsRising costsTaxesSmall businessJob marketEconomic pressure https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1915264/deadly-nippon-plant-implosion-income-tax-repeal-ef-wSQb3oWwyJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1915264_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1915264_original_360.mp4 Deadly Nippon Plant Implosion + Income Tax Repeal Effort Sees Record Signature Surge Today on Washington in Focus Daily: New developments in the deadly Nippon pulp mill explosion in Longview Community outrage grows after the arrest of Longview School District Superintendent Karen Cloninger The effort to repeal Washington’s new income tax shatters early signature-gathering records TOP STORY: LONGVIEW REELING AFTER DEADLY NIPPON PLANT DISASTER Washington State Sen. Jeff Wilson says the Longview community is devastated following the massive industrial implosion at the Nippon facility. According to Wilson: At least six deaths had been confirmed through drone footage Three additional workers were still missing and presumed dead Multiple others suffered severe chemical burns Wilson explained: “This isn’t business first. It still is about people.” The senator, whose son works at the facility, said he had never seen a tank rupture in that manner during decades working around similar industrial systems. Officials say the investigation into the cause of the implosion is ongoing. LONGVIEW SCHOOL BOARD FACES PUBLIC OUTRAGE Meanwhile, the Longview School Board faced intense backlash during its first public meeting since Superintendent Karen Cloninger’s arrest. Cloninger is accused of: Obstructing an investigation Failing to report alleged assaults Interfering with law enforcement The allegations involve: ➡️ Older boys basketball players accused of assaulting younger students ➡️ Claims district officials delayed reporting the incidents to police ➡️ Concerns the superintendent and others attempted to suppress discussion of the case During public testimony: Multiple residents demanded school board members resign Parents accused officials of betraying community trust Critics questioned why the board extended Cloninger’s contract despite ongoing investigations INCOME TAX REPEAL EFFORT BREAKS RECORDS The initiative campaign seeking to repeal Washington’s new income tax is also seeing explosive early momentum. According to Let’s Go Washington: More than 92,780 signatures were gathered during the first week alone Organizers say it is a record-breaking pace Roughly 309,000 valid signatures are needed to qualify for the ballot Supporters argue: ➡️ Many voters fear the tax threshold could eventually expand ➡️ Businesses and high earners are considering relocation ➡️ The initiative effort reflects growing public opposition Governor Bob Ferguson responded Wednesday by saying: “So long as I am governor, I will veto any attempt to lower the threshold or raise the rate of this tax.” Critics noted lawmakers previously declined to permanently lock those protections into the legislation itself. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Industrial safety Public trust in schools Washington tax policy Public accountability Ballot initiatives Community safety and oversight Longview is now at the center of multiple major stories involving public safety, government accountability, and statewide political debate. #WashingtonState #Longview #IncomeTax #Politics #BreakingNews #JeffWilson #SchoolBoard #PublicSafety #Investigation #USNews 2026-05-27T22:46:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1194 Nippon plantLongviewplant explosionschool boardsuperintendent arrestincome tax repealWashington statepublic safetyinvestigationballot initiativeJeff WilsonBob Ferguson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1915286/rep-john-ley-says-interstate-bridge-project-has-ba-s95qeF1yOX https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1915286_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1915286_original_360.mp4 Rep. John Ley Says Interstate Bridge Project Has Ballooned to $18 Billion Washington State Rep. John Ley is continuing to criticize the Interstate Bridge Replacement project, warning that the proposal has dramatically expanded in cost and scope while prioritizing a costly light rail extension that he says many commuters do not support. Ley argues the Interstate Bridge Replacement project is increasingly centered around bringing Portland light rail into Vancouver rather than simply replacing the aging bridge infrastructure. TOP STORY: LEY SAYS PROJECT COSTS HAVE “EXPLODED” Ley claimed: The project originally carried an estimated cost of roughly $3.2 billion Current projections could eventually reach between $17 billion and $18 billion The light rail component alone could cost approximately $3.5 billion According to Ley: “The whole project has exploded from $3.2 billion to now potentially $17–18 billion.” He argued: ➡️ The project is being driven primarily by light rail expansion ➡️ Taxpayers and commuters may ultimately bear massive financial burdens ➡️ The project has expanded far beyond its original purpose LIGHT RAIL REMAINS CENTRAL POINT OF CONTENTION Ley sharply criticized the proposed light rail extension from Portland into Vancouver, saying: “Almost nobody wants it.” He also argued: “It will remove almost zero cars off the highway.” Critics of the light rail portion argue: ➡️ The cost is disproportionate to the projected transportation benefits ➡️ Traffic congestion relief may be minimal ➡️ Future tolling and taxes could heavily impact commuters Supporters of the project argue: ➡️ The existing bridge is outdated and vulnerable ➡️ Regional transit expansion is necessary for long-term mobility ➡️ Light rail could improve transportation options and future growth planning The Interstate Bridge Replacement project remains one of the largest infrastructure debates currently unfolding in the Pacific Northwest. TOLLING AND FUNDING CONCERNS CONTINUE The broader debate surrounding the project includes concerns involving: Future toll increases Long-term project funding Regional transportation priorities Infrastructure spending and accountability Critics warn: ➡️ Drivers may eventually face significant toll costs ➡️ Project overruns could continue growing ➡️ The bridge replacement has become increasingly politicized Supporters counter: ➡️ Regional population growth requires major infrastructure investment ➡️ Delaying the project could create larger long-term problems ➡️ Transit and highway improvements are both necessary Construction on the project is currently expected to begin later this decade. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Interstate commuters Transportation funding Tolling policy Washington and Oregon taxpayers Regional transit planning Long-term infrastructure spending The Interstate Bridge Replacement project is rapidly becoming one of the most controversial transportation and spending debates in the Pacific Northwest. #WashingtonState #Oregon #InterstateBridge #Transportation #LightRail #Infrastructure #Politics #Tolls #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-27T23:30:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Interstate BridgeLight RailInfrastructureCost OverrunWashingtonOregonTollingRep. John Ley https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1915337/washington-business-owners-say-covid-tariffs-and-t-Pa2sfRgBEZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1915337_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1915337_original_360.mp4 Washington Business Owners Say COVID, Tariffs and Taxes Nearly Broke Their Company Washington business owners Chris and Riley Lear say years of economic instability — beginning with COVID shutdowns and continuing through tariffs, inflation, and rising taxes — have pushed their family business close to a breaking point. The Bonney Lake-based owners of Teeter say surviving the post-COVID economy has required massive staffing cuts, difficult financial decisions, and constant adaptation to rising costs. TOP STORY: BUSINESS OWNERS SAY YEARS OF PRESSURE HAVE TAKEN A TOLL The Lears explained: Their company was forced to lay off roughly two-thirds of its staff during COVID-era disruptions Tariffs, shipping costs, and inflation further reduced profitability Washington’s business climate and pending income tax are creating additional uncertainty According to the discussion: “It has driven them to the brink.” The family says businesses are now facing a difficult choice: ➡️ Continue reinvesting and taking risks to innovate ➡️ Pull back and simply try to survive ongoing economic uncertainty But according to Chris Lear: “We can’t do that because we’ve been kicked in the teeth so many times.” REINVESTMENT AND GROWTH BECOMING MORE DIFFICULT The Lears argued: Businesses want to keep innovating and expanding Long-term investment requires stability and predictability Constant economic shocks are making future planning increasingly difficult The couple pointed to: Tariffs Higher shipping costs Rising interest rates Oil prices Washington taxes and regulations as cumulative pressures steadily weakening employers. Critics argue: ➡️ Businesses are running out of financial flexibility ➡️ Economic instability discourages hiring and expansion ➡️ Additional taxes could push more employers toward downsizing or relocation INCOME TAX DEBATE CONTINUES TO GROW The comments come amid intensifying debate over Washington’s new 9.9% income tax on high earners. Business groups and critics argue: ➡️ The tax could unintentionally impact family-owned companies and pass-through businesses ➡️ Employers need economic stability, not additional burdens ➡️ Washington risks becoming less competitive for investment and entrepreneurship Supporters of the tax argue: ➡️ The measure affects only top earners ➡️ Additional state revenue is necessary ➡️ Economic challenges are affecting businesses nationwide, not just in Washington The broader debate is increasingly becoming one of the central economic and political fights unfolding in Washington state. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Small businesses Hiring and employment Economic growth Investment and innovation Washington tax policy Long-term business competitiveness Business owners say years of economic instability are making it increasingly difficult for employers to plan, hire, and continue growing. #WashingtonState #Business #Economy #SmallBusiness #IncomeTax #Tariffs #Inflation #Politics #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-28T01:00:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Washington StateBusiness OwnersEconomic InstabilityCOVID-19TariffsInflationTaxesIncome TaxHiringGrowthRegulations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1915586/marco-rubio-says-venezuelan-oil-revenue-is-being-m-ylS18xo5JN https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1915586_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1915586_original_360.mp4 Marco Rubio Says Venezuelan Oil Revenue Is Being Monitored by US Treasury Marco Rubio says Venezuela’s oil industry is becoming more transparent under a new system that routes oil revenues through monitored U.S.-controlled accounts designed to prevent corruption and benefit the Venezuelan people. Speaking about Venezuelan oil exports and oversight measures, Rubio claimed: More than 10 million barrels of Venezuelan oil have been delivered to the United States since January 3rd Oil sales are occurring at market rates Revenue is being monitored by the U.S. Treasury and audited by KPMG TOP STORY: RUBIO SAYS OIL REVENUE IS NOW BEING TRACKED According to Rubio: “For the first time ever, the money is not being stolen.” Rubio argued: Venezuela’s oil sector is becoming more professionalized Financial oversight has significantly improved Revenue is now being directed toward the benefit of Venezuelan citizens According to the discussion: ➡️ Oil proceeds are reportedly being deposited into U.S.-controlled accounts ➡️ Treasury officials are monitoring the financial system ➡️ Independent auditing oversight is being conducted by KPMG Rubio stated: “The money is going to the benefit of the Venezuelan people.” VENEZUELAN OIL REMAINS A MAJOR FOREIGN POLICY ISSUE The comments come amid continuing debate involving: U.S. sanctions policy Venezuela’s oil industry Global energy markets Corruption concerns involving the Maduro government Supporters of the oversight system argue: ➡️ Increased monitoring helps prevent corruption ➡️ Venezuela’s oil sector requires transparency and accountability ➡️ Stable oil production remains important for global energy markets Critics argue: ➡️ The Maduro government still faces serious corruption allegations ➡️ U.S. involvement with Venezuelan oil remains politically controversial ➡️ Questions remain about sanctions enforcement and long-term oversight ENERGY SECURITY AND GEOPOLITICS INTERSECT Rubio’s remarks reflect broader geopolitical concerns involving: Oil prices and supply chains Energy security Latin American stability International sanctions and diplomacy Venezuela possesses some of the world’s largest oil reserves, making its production levels strategically important to international energy markets. The issue remains politically sensitive as U.S. policymakers continue balancing: ➡️ Global energy demands ➡️ Sanctions enforcement ➡️ Regional political instability ➡️ Anti-corruption efforts WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Global oil markets U.S. foreign policy Venezuela’s economy International sanctions Energy security Government oversight and anti-corruption efforts Venezuelan oil exports continue to play a significant role in global energy and geopolitical debates. #MarcoRubio #Venezuela #Oil #Energy #Politics #ForeignPolicy #Treasury #BreakingNews #Economy #USNews 2026-05-28T12:48:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Marco RubioVenezuelaOil revenueUS TreasuryCorruptionEnergySanctionsKPMGMarket ratesForeign policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1915594/republicans-clash-over-dhs-funding-before-memorial-aDjr5sxny9 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1915594_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1915594_original_360.mp4 Republicans Clash Over DHS Funding Before Memorial Day Recess Congress headed into Memorial Day recess without passing a major $72 billion immigration and homeland security funding package, exposing deep divisions among Republicans over ICE, CBP, and Department of Justice funding priorities. In this episode of The Center Square Daily, Esther Wickham speaks with The Center Square’s Therese Boudreaux about: Why Congress failed to pass the reconciliation package ICE and CBP funding negotiations explained Republican disagreements over Trump-backed budget provisions The DOJ anti-weaponization fund controversy Democratic demands for immigration enforcement reforms Judicial warrant requirements for ICE agents Why the June 1 Trump deadline will likely be missed What happens next when Congress returns from recess The debate highlights growing tensions over immigration policy, DHS appropriations, border enforcement, and federal spending ahead of the upcoming elections. Subscribe for daily political news, congressional updates, immigration policy coverage, and breaking stories impacting taxpayers across America. #Congress #ICE #CBP #Trump #Politics #Immigration #DHS #BudgetBattle #Republicans #Democrats #GovernmentFunding #TheCenterSquare 2026-05-28T13:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 696 RepublicansDHS fundingCongressImmigrationICECBPDOJ fundingBudget battleGovernment fundingPolitical divisions https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1915631/louisiana-energy-protection-act-explained-climate-oe4eJSXnIZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1915631_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1915631_original_360.mp4 Louisiana Energy Protection Act Explained | Climate Lawsuit Battle Heats Up Louisiana lawmakers are advancing the Louisiana Energy Protection Act, a controversial bill that could dramatically limit future climate-related lawsuits against oil and gas companies in the state. In this episode of The Center Square Daily, Esther Wickham breaks down: What the Louisiana Energy Protection Act would do Why lawmakers say the bill protects energy production How existing coastal erosion lawsuits could still move forward Concerns from environmental groups and the Sierra Club The debate surrounding carbon capture projects and climate litigation Steve Forbes’ criticism of Louisiana officials What happens next as the bill heads to the Louisiana House The legislation could reshape how Louisiana courts handle climate claims tied to greenhouse gas emissions, energy companies, wetlands damage, and coastal erosion. Subscribe for more political news, state government updates, energy policy coverage, and daily headlines from across America. #Louisiana #ClimateChange #OilAndGas #EnergyPolicy #Politics #ClimateLawsuits #LouisianaPolitics #CarbonCapture #TheCenterSquare #EnvironmentalPolicy ____________ 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 2026-05-28T14:00:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 325 LouisianaClimate LawsuitEnergy PolicyOil and GasClimate ChangeLouisiana PoliticsCarbon CaptureEnvironmental PolicyCoastal ErosionLegislation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1915632/hegseth-says-trump-prevented-iran-from-obtaining-n-5rHPCEwv2J https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1915632_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1915632_original_360.mp4 Hegseth Says Trump Prevented Iran From Obtaining Nuclear Weapons Pete Hegseth praised Donald Trump for his administration’s approach toward Iran, arguing Trump consistently took action to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Speaking alongside Marco Rubio, Hegseth said Iran has posed a long-term threat to the United States and its allies for decades. TOP STORY: HEGSETH PRAISES TRUMP’S IRAN STRATEGY According to Hegseth: “There’s only one man over the course of both presidencies who has stood up and said they will never get a nuclear weapon.” Hegseth argued Trump took multiple major actions aimed at countering Iran, including: ➡️ Ordering the strike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani ➡️ Withdrawing from the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal ➡️ Pursuing military and diplomatic pressure campaigns against Tehran Hegseth claimed: “You created the conditions to ensure the American people and the world are safeguarded from this generational threat.” IRAN NUCLEAR DEBATE REMAINS CENTRAL FOREIGN POLICY ISSUE The remarks reflect ongoing political and national security debates surrounding: Iran’s nuclear ambitions Middle East stability U.S. military strategy Sanctions and diplomacy Supporters of Trump’s approach argue: ➡️ Maximum pressure policies weakened Iran’s capabilities ➡️ The Obama nuclear deal was insufficient ➡️ Strong deterrence prevented greater escalation Critics argue: ➡️ Withdrawal from the nuclear agreement increased regional tensions ➡️ Diplomatic pathways became more difficult ➡️ Military escalation risks broader conflict The Soleimani strike and subsequent tensions with Iran remain among the defining foreign policy moments of Trump’s presidency. NATIONAL SECURITY AND MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS CONTINUE The comments also come amid continuing concerns involving: Iranian-backed militias Regional instability Energy security Nuclear nonproliferation U.S. officials across multiple administrations have repeatedly stated: ➡️ Iran cannot be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon ➡️ Regional security remains a major priority ➡️ The Middle East continues to present significant geopolitical challenges The debate over how best to confront Iran — through diplomacy, sanctions, military deterrence, or a combination of approaches — remains highly contested in Washington. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: U.S. foreign policy Middle East stability Nuclear nonproliferation efforts Military strategy Global energy markets National security policy Iran’s nuclear program remains one of the most significant geopolitical and security issues facing the United States and its allies. #PeteHegseth #Trump #Iran #MarcoRubio #Politics #NationalSecurity #MiddleEast #ForeignPolicy #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-28T14:00:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Pete HegsethDonald TrumpIranNuclear WeaponsForeign PolicyMiddle EastMarco RubioUS PoliticsNational Security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1915676/jd-vance-highlights-elder-care-fraud-case-during-a-sACwMrcTPv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1915676_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1915676_original_360.mp4 JD Vance Highlights Elder Care Fraud Case During Anti-Fraud Push JD Vance is warning that fraud involving taxpayer-funded elder care programs is harming some of America’s most vulnerable citizens, including elderly individuals allegedly neglected by caregivers who continued collecting government payments. Speaking about recent fraud prosecutions, Vance highlighted one particularly disturbing case involving a provider accused of receiving taxpayer money to care for an elderly man who later died after allegedly not receiving adequate care. TOP STORY: VANCE HIGHLIGHTS HUMAN COST OF FRAUD According to Vance: The accused individual allegedly collected substantial taxpayer-funded benefits The provider was supposed to care for elderly citizens One elderly man reportedly died after being neglected Vance argued: ➡️ Elderly Americans who worked and paid taxes their entire lives deserve dignity and proper care ➡️ Fraud within public programs directly harms vulnerable citizens ➡️ Abuse of taxpayer-funded systems carries serious real-world consequences According to Vance: “He died because he wasn’t getting adequate care.” Vance also alleged: “That guy was still collecting benefits to take care of a person who he had completely neglected.” FRAUD CRACKDOWN CONTINUES The remarks come amid broader federal investigations involving: Medicaid fraud Elder care fraud Home healthcare billing schemes Abuse involving taxpayer-funded care programs Federal officials argue: ➡️ Some providers allegedly billed for services never properly delivered ➡️ Vulnerable individuals were placed at risk ➡️ Oversight systems failed to catch problems quickly enough Supporters of stronger enforcement say: Fraud prevention systems need significant reform Government agencies must improve monitoring and accountability Public trust depends on protecting vulnerable Americans GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT UNDER SCRUTINY Critics argue: ➡️ Weak oversight allows abuse and neglect to continue unchecked ➡️ Taxpayer-funded programs require stronger auditing systems ➡️ Elderly and disabled Americans deserve better protection Others caution: ➡️ Legitimate providers should not be unfairly targeted ➡️ Elder care systems nationwide already face financial and staffing pressures ➡️ Long-term reforms may be needed to improve care quality and accountability The issue is increasingly becoming part of larger national debates involving: Government spending oversight Healthcare accountability Fraud prevention Protection of vulnerable populations WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Elder care services Medicaid oversight Fraud prevention efforts Taxpayer accountability Vulnerable communities Public trust in government programs Vance says the case demonstrates how fraud involving public assistance programs can lead to devastating consequences far beyond financial losses alone. #JDVance #Fraud #Medicaid #ElderCare #Politics #Government #Healthcare #BreakingNews #Accountability #USNews 2026-05-28T15:00:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 JD VanceElder careFraudMedicaidGovernmentHealthcareAccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1915687/community-outrage-grows-over-longview-school-assau-c2j5banamo https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1915687_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1915687_original_360.mp4 Community Outrage Grows Over Longview School Assault Investigation The Longview School Board is facing mounting public outrage after the arrest of Superintendent Karen Cloninger and growing allegations that district officials failed to properly respond to reports of alleged assaults involving student athletes. During a tense and emotional school board meeting, parents and community members repeatedly called on board members to resign, accusing district leadership of failing students and mishandling the investigation. TOP STORY: COMMUNITY DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY According to police: Superintendent Karen Cloninger faces felony and misdemeanor charges Another district official is also facing charges Three additional employees have been placed on paid administrative leave The allegations involve: ➡️ Claims older boys assaulted younger students ➡️ Allegations district officials delayed reporting the incidents ➡️ Accusations some administrators obstructed the investigation Critics argue: School officials are mandatory reporters Police should have been notified immediately District leadership failed students and families SCHOOL BOARD MEETING TURNS EMOTIONAL Community members packed the board meeting and delivered more than an hour of public testimony criticizing district leadership. Among the comments: “You royally screwed the taxpayers within your community.” Another speaker told board members: “It’s absolutely crazy watching what’s going on in this community.” A third speaker accused board members of: “The grave mistakes, the lack of trust, and what we have put this community through.” Many residents demanded: ➡️ Immediate resignations from school board members ➡️ Greater transparency from district leadership ➡️ Accountability for anyone involved in delaying or obstructing the investigation CONTRACT EXTENSION DRAWS INTENSE CRITICISM One of the largest controversies involves the school board’s earlier unanimous decision to extend Cloninger’s contract. Critics argue: ➡️ Board members already knew about the allegations ➡️ Police investigations were already underway ➡️ The superintendent remained under scrutiny when the extension was approved Parents questioned: Why would the board extend her contract amid such serious allegations? The timeline described at the meeting included: Alleged assaults occurring in late January Police becoming involved in February The superintendent’s arrest occurring months later Contract extensions approved during the investigation period Residents repeatedly accused the board of: Failing students Protecting administrators Ignoring public trust concerns INVESTIGATION CONTINUES Authorities say: Criminal investigations remain ongoing Additional legal proceedings are expected The accused student athletes are expected to face trial in July The Longview School District controversy has now drawn statewide and national attention, becoming one of the most closely watched public accountability stories in Washington state. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Student safety School accountability Mandatory reporting laws Public trust in education systems Community oversight Criminal investigations involving schools Parents and residents say the case raises serious questions about transparency, accountability, and leadership within the Longview School District. #WashingtonState #Longview #SchoolBoard #Education #BreakingNews #PublicSafety #Investigation #Politics #Accountability #USNews 2026-05-28T15:00:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 339 LongviewSchool BoardSuperintendentAssault InvestigationCommunity OutrageStudent SafetyAccountabilityPublic TrustWashington StateLawsuitsMandatory Reporters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1915732/trump-says-us-oil-production-exceeds-russia-and-sa-l_845ewAYL https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1915732_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1915732_original_360.mp4 Trump Says US Oil Production Exceeds Russia and Saudi Arabia Combined President Donald Trump says the United States is now producing more oil than Russia and Saudi Arabia combined, highlighting expanded drilling activity and new oil lease sales on public lands as part of his administration’s energy agenda. Speaking about American energy production and global oil markets, Trump argued the United States has reached historic levels of domestic oil output. TOP STORY: TRUMP PRAISES US ENERGY PRODUCTION According to Trump: “We’re producing right now more oil by double than Russia and Saudi Arabia combined.” Trump argued: ➡️ The United States has achieved unprecedented energy production ➡️ America is less dependent on foreign oil and global shipping routes ➡️ Domestic production strengthens national security and economic stability Trump added: “We don’t need the straits. We don’t need anything.” The comments came amid ongoing global concerns involving: Middle East tensions Energy market volatility Oil shipping routes such as the Strait of Hormuz International supply disruptions ADMINISTRATION PUSHES “DRILL, BABY, DRILL” An administration official speaking alongside Trump praised expanded energy development policies, saying: “Before you can drill, you’ve got to open public lands.” According to the remarks: The administration reopened oil and gas lease sales on federal lands Alaska energy resources were specifically highlighted Officials argued the Biden administration improperly halted lease sales during its term The speaker referenced Trump’s longtime energy slogan: “Drill, baby, drill.” Supporters argue: ➡️ Expanded drilling boosts American energy independence ➡️ Domestic production supports jobs and economic growth ➡️ Greater oil output reduces reliance on unstable foreign suppliers ENERGY POLICY REMAINS A MAJOR POLITICAL BATTLE The comments reflect broader debates involving: Fossil fuel production Environmental regulations Public land management Climate policy Energy security Critics of expanded drilling argue: ➡️ Increased oil production raises environmental concerns ➡️ Public lands should be protected from aggressive energy development ➡️ Renewable energy investments should remain a priority Supporters counter: ➡️ Oil and natural gas remain essential to the economy ➡️ Energy independence is a national security issue ➡️ Domestic production helps stabilize prices and supply chains Energy policy continues to be one of the most contested issues in national politics amid ongoing concerns over inflation, fuel prices, and global instability. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Gas prices Energy security Public land use Oil markets National security Environmental and economic policy The debate over domestic drilling and American energy independence remains central to both economic policy and foreign policy discussions nationwide. #Trump #Oil #Energy #Politics #DrillBabyDrill #GasPrices #Economy #BreakingNews #EnergySecurity #USNews 2026-05-28T16:00:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 TrumpOil ProductionEnergy PolicyUS OilRussia OilSaudi OilDrill Baby DrillGas PricesNational SecurityEnergy Independence https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1915737/washington-officials-investigate-deadly-tank-implo-c4s4df1Wth https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1915737_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1915737_original_360.mp4 Washington Officials Investigate Deadly Tank Implosion at Nippon Facility The Longview community is mourning after the deadly implosion at the Nippon pulp and paper facility, where multiple workers are now believed dead following Tuesday’s catastrophic industrial disaster. While the official death toll initially remained at one, Washington State Sen. Jeff Wilson said updated information from emergency briefings indicated: Six deaths had been confirmed Three additional workers remained missing and presumed dead At least nine others were hospitalized, several with severe chemical burns TOP STORY: LONGVIEW COMMUNITY DEVASTATED Wilson, whose son works at the Nippon site, said the tragedy is deeply personal for the Longview community. According to Wilson: “This isn’t business first. It still is about people.” Wilson explained: He worked at the site for roughly 26 years as a contractor He personally knows many employees at the facility Safety procedures at the plant were typically taken very seriously He added: “I have never seen a tank rupture like this on its own.” Wilson questioned: ➡️ How the tank suddenly leaned and imploded or exploded ➡️ Why containment systems were overwhelmed ➡️ What exactly triggered the catastrophic failure RECOVERY OPERATIONS STILL UNDERWAY According to the report: Emergency crews were unable to safely reach parts of the debris field Wednesday The damaged tank area remained unstable Recovery operations for missing workers were continuing Wilson urged community members to stay away from the site while investigators and emergency crews worked. According to Wilson: “There are still many people that drive down to this facility wanting to see something, wanting to just be near the site.” He added: “We’ve got to get time to get them their answers.” CANDLELIGHT VIGIL DRAWS HUNDREDS Roughly 300 people gathered at RA Long Park for a candlelight vigil honoring: Workers killed in the disaster Injured employees Those still missing According to Wilson: The crowd was emotional and somber Many attendees carried photographs of missing workers Families throughout Longview were personally affected Wilson said: “Those other employees and workers that are still gone, they’re not going to come home tonight ever.” LABOR & INDUSTRIES CONFIRMS PRIOR INVESTIGATIONS Washington Labor & Industries confirmed: A March investigation had been opened involving a complaint about a valve on an aqua ammonia clarifier tank Another investigation opened in May involving a sinkhole caused by a failed drain Officials stated: ➡️ Neither complaint involved the specific tank that imploded ➡️ No prior complaints had been filed regarding the failed tank itself Authorities say the full investigation into the cause of the disaster could take significant time. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Industrial safety Workplace oversight Emergency response systems Worker protection Community safety Washington manufacturing and industry The Nippon disaster is already becoming one of the deadliest industrial incidents in Washington state in recent years. #WashingtonState #Longview #Explosion #IndustrialAccident #PublicSafety #JeffWilson #BreakingNews #WorkplaceSafety #Investigation #USNews 2026-05-28T16:00:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 410 tank implosionNippon facilityLongviewWashington Stateindustrial accidentfatalitiesinvestigationworkplace safetychemical burnsemergency responsecommunity griefJeff Wilson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1915790/bessent-highlights-manufacturing-growth-and-constr-SRljJY5D0u https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1915790_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1915790_original_360.mp4 Bessent Highlights Manufacturing Growth and Construction Job Gains Scott Bessent says business investment and private sector job growth are accelerating under President Donald Trump, crediting tariffs and tax policies for boosting manufacturing, construction, and capital spending. Speaking during remarks on the economy, Bessent pointed to strong first-quarter investment numbers and rising factory-related employment. TOP STORY: BESSENT HIGHLIGHTS BUSINESS INVESTMENT SURGE According to Bessent: Business investment rose at a 10.4% annual rate during the first quarter Capital expenditures and business equipment spending increased more than 17% Bessent argued: ➡️ Tariffs are encouraging domestic investment ➡️ Tax policy changes are driving business expansion ➡️ Companies are increasing long-term capital spending According to Bessent: “That is the result of the tax bill and tariffs.” MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION JOBS GROW Bessent also highlighted gains in: Commercial construction Factory construction Manufacturing employment According to the remarks: ➡️ Factory and commercial construction jobs increased by roughly 90,000 since Trump’s inauguration ➡️ The private sector added approximately 313,000 jobs over the previous two months ➡️ Manufacturing employment increased by roughly 13,000 jobs Bessent argued: The economy is seeing renewed industrial investment Manufacturing activity is strengthening Domestic production is becoming more competitive TARIFFS AND TAXES REMAIN MAJOR ECONOMIC DEBATE Supporters of Trump’s economic policies argue: ➡️ Tariffs protect American industry ➡️ Domestic manufacturing is rebounding ➡️ Business investment is increasing because of lower taxes and pro-growth policies Critics argue: ➡️ Tariffs can increase costs for businesses and consumers ➡️ Manufacturing gains remain uneven ➡️ Economic growth is influenced by broader market conditions beyond tariffs alone The debate over tariffs and industrial policy remains central to national discussions involving: Inflation Supply chains Domestic manufacturing Trade policy Long-term economic competitiveness WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Manufacturing jobs Business investment Trade policy Economic growth Construction and infrastructure American industrial competitiveness The administration continues positioning manufacturing growth and domestic investment as key pillars of its broader economic agenda. #ScottBessent #Trump #Economy #Manufacturing #Jobs #Tariffs #Business #Politics #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-28T17:00:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Scott BessentTrumpEconomyManufacturingJobsTariffsBusinessPoliticsInvestmentConstruction https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1915792/income-tax-repeal-initiative-sees-record-breaking-cehu_oIOYN https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1915792_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1915792_original_360.mp4 Income Tax Repeal Initiative Sees Record-Breaking Support The campaign to repeal Washington’s newly passed income tax is seeing explosive early momentum, with organizers announcing that more than 92,000 signatures were gathered during the initiative’s very first week. The repeal effort, backed by Let’s Go Washington, hopes to place the measure before voters on the November ballot. TOP STORY: REPEAL EFFORT BREAKS EARLY RECORDS According to Let’s Go Washington: 92,780 signatures were collected during the campaign’s first week Organizers describe the pace as “record-breaking” Thousands more petition requests are still being processed statewide Supporters argue: ➡️ Public opposition to the income tax remains intense ➡️ Many Washington residents fear the tax could eventually expand ➡️ Business owners and high earners are already considering relocation According to Let’s Go Washington’s Darren Little: “The response to the initiatives this year is unlike anything we’ve seen before.” Little added: “People are concerned that this tax is going to be expanded.” FEARS OVER FUTURE TAX EXPANSION Backers of the repeal effort say: Even residents not immediately impacted by the tax are worried Many believe future lawmakers could eventually lower the threshold Some residents already say they are planning to leave Washington According to the interview: “I’m not going to be paying this tax right off the bat, but I know eventually it’s going to come for me.” The initiative campaign argues: ➡️ The tax could eventually spread beyond millionaires ➡️ Businesses and investors are becoming uneasy ➡️ Public trust was damaged during the legislative process GOVERNOR FERGUSON RESPONDS Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson addressed the growing repeal effort Wednesday on X, stating: “So long as I am governor, I will veto any attempt to lower the threshold or raise the rate of this tax.” Ferguson argued: ➡️ The tax is intended only for top earners ➡️ Revenue is meant to support workers and small businesses ➡️ Voters will ultimately decide the issue if the initiative qualifies Critics noted: During the legislative session, supporters repeatedly declined to permanently lock those protections into law Lawmakers argued future legislatures could not be bound by current policy decisions WHAT HAPPENS NEXT According to organizers: Roughly 309,000 valid signatures are required to qualify for the ballot Campaign leaders are aiming for 400,000+ signatures to account for duplicates or invalid entries July 2nd is the deadline to submit petitions to the Secretary of State If the initiative qualifies: ➡️ Washington voters would decide the fate of the income tax in November ➡️ The issue could eventually still reach the state Supreme Court through ongoing legal challenges WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Washington tax policy Ballot initiatives Business confidence State revenue debates Economic competitiveness Voter trust in government The fight over Washington’s new income tax is quickly becoming one of the biggest political battles in the state. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Politics #Taxes #BreakingNews #LetsGoWashington #BobFerguson #Economy #WashingtonPolitics #USNews 2026-05-28T17:00:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 361 Washington stateIncome taxTax repealBallot initiativeLets Go WashingtonBob FergusonSignature gatheringWashington politicsTax policyBreaking News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1915837/rubio-discusses-diplomacy-and-ongoing-iran-nuclear-EZrEL1D7Rh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1915837_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1915837_original_360.mp4 Rubio Discusses Diplomacy and Ongoing Iran Nuclear Negotiations Marco Rubio says Iran must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon while emphasizing that diplomacy remains the preferred path forward as negotiations continue behind the scenes. Speaking about ongoing discussions involving Iran, Rubio argued that recent events in the Middle East have reinforced concerns about Tehran’s role in terrorism and regional instability. TOP STORY: RUBIO SAYS IRAN CANNOT OBTAIN NUCLEAR WEAPONS According to Rubio: “Iran’s never going to have a nuclear weapon.” Rubio argued: ➡️ Iran remains one of the world’s leading sponsors of terrorism ➡️ Preventing nuclear proliferation remains a core U.S. objective ➡️ Recent regional tensions underscore the seriousness of the threat Rubio stated: “They can never have a nuclear weapon.” The comments come amid: Ongoing Iran nuclear negotiations Heightened Middle East tensions Debate over sanctions, deterrence, and diplomacy RUBIO SAYS DIPLOMACY REMAINS THE FIRST OPTION Rubio emphasized that President Donald Trump continues favoring diplomacy whenever possible. According to Rubio: “Diplomacy is always the first option.” Rubio said: ➡️ The administration continues pursuing negotiations through diplomatic envoys ➡️ Senior administration officials remain actively involved ➡️ The White House still hopes an agreement can be reached Rubio referenced involvement from: Senior envoys and negotiators JD Vance Other administration officials working on the talks He added: “There’s been some progress and some interest.” IRAN NEGOTIATIONS REMAIN HIGHLY SENSITIVE The discussions continue amid broader geopolitical debates involving: Iran’s nuclear ambitions Middle East security U.S. sanctions policy Military deterrence Regional stability Supporters of diplomacy argue: ➡️ Negotiations provide the best opportunity to avoid conflict ➡️ Diplomatic agreements can slow nuclear development ➡️ Regional stability depends on continued engagement Critics argue: ➡️ Iran has repeatedly violated international trust ➡️ Strong deterrence and sanctions remain necessary ➡️ Diplomatic concessions may empower the regime Rubio concluded: “We’ll see over the next few hours and days whether progress could be made.” WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: U.S. foreign policy Middle East stability Global energy markets National security Nuclear nonproliferation International diplomacy Iran’s nuclear program remains one of the most closely watched and strategically important issues in global politics. #MarcoRubio #Iran #Politics #MiddleEast #ForeignPolicy #NationalSecurity #Trump #JDVance #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-28T18:00:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Marco RubioIranNuclear WeaponsDiplomacyMiddle EastNational SecurityTerrorismSanctionsNegotiations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1915866/questions-raised-after-child-found-dead-in-aberdee-CgmLlE1NkJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1915866_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1915866_original_360.mp4 Questions Raised After Child Found Dead in Aberdeen Case Questions Raised After Child Found Dead in Aberdeen Case 2026-05-28T18:42:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 170 Aberdeenchild deathfoster carechild welfareinvestigationconcernsstate agencyAberdeen casechild protection https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1915867/superintendent-arrest-fuels-tensions-at-longview-s-rvwqALoKDx https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1915867_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1915867_original_360.mp4 Superintendent Arrest Fuels Tensions at Longview School Board Meeting Superintendent Arrest Fuels Tensions at Longview School Board Meeting 2026-05-28T18:45:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 137 LongviewSchool BoardSuperintendent ArrestTensionsPublic CommentAccountabilityDisciplinary ActionFree SpeechBoard Meeting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1915939/washington-income-tax-repeal-campaign-sees-growing-E15mPZfLQC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1915939_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1915939_original_360.mp4 Washington Income Tax Repeal Campaign Sees Growing Public Support Supporters of the initiative seeking to repeal Washington’s new income tax say they are seeing growing public concern from residents who fear the tax could eventually expand and affect far more people over time. Organizers with Let’s Go Washington say conversations with voters across the state increasingly revolve around worries about future tax increases, long-term economic impacts, and the possibility of relocation. TOP STORY: REPEAL ORGANIZERS SAY PUBLIC CONCERNS ARE GROWING According to organizers: Many residents believe the income tax could eventually expand beyond its current threshold Some Washington residents are already considering leaving the state Thousands of supporters are volunteering to help gather signatures According to the remarks: “Every day when we go out and talk to people, we hear more and more stories of folks that are concerned that this is going to affect them.” Supporters say many voters believe: ➡️ The tax may eventually impact middle-income earners ➡️ Future lawmakers could lower the threshold ➡️ Washington’s overall tax burden is becoming unsustainable One recurring concern organizers say they hear: “I’m not going to be paying this tax right off the bat, but I know eventually it’s going to come for me.” SIGNATURE DRIVE CONTINUES TO BUILD Organizers also say: Public enthusiasm for the repeal campaign continues growing rapidly Thousands of residents have already requested petitions Volunteer participation is exceeding previous initiative campaigns According to the campaign: “We’ve got thousands of people who have signed up already to receive petitions.” Supporters argue: ➡️ The response is stronger than prior statewide initiative efforts ➡️ Voters are highly motivated by tax concerns ➡️ The issue is energizing people across Washington The repeal effort is expected to continue signature gathering through early July. NOVEMBER VOTE COULD BECOME MAJOR POLITICAL SHOWDOWN Campaign organizers say their long-term goal is: ➡️ Qualifying the measure for the November ballot ➡️ Convincing voters to repeal the tax statewide ➡️ Preventing future expansion of income taxation in Washington According to the remarks: “Eventually they’re going to need to vote yes to stop the income tax.” Supporters of the tax argue: The measure applies only to top earners Additional revenue is necessary for state priorities Concerns about future expansion are speculative Critics counter: ➡️ Lawmakers refused to permanently cap or limit future expansion ➡️ Public trust has been damaged ➡️ Economic uncertainty could drive residents and employers out of the state The issue is quickly becoming one of the biggest political fights currently unfolding in Washington. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Washington tax policy Ballot initiatives Business confidence Economic competitiveness Population and relocation trends Long-term state revenue debates The growing battle over Washington’s income tax is shaping up to be one of the defining political issues heading into November. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Politics #Taxes #LetsGoWashington #BreakingNews #Economy #WashingtonPolitics #BallotInitiative #USNews 2026-05-28T20:32:49.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Washington income taxTax repealBallot initiativeLets Go WashingtonPublic supportSignature driveTax policyWashington politicsState revenue https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1915992/trump-says-administration-uncovered-billions-in-fr-km9q90ENw6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1915992_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1915992_original_360.mp4 Trump Says Administration Uncovered Billions in Fraudulent Government Payments Donald Trump says his administration has uncovered tens of billions of dollars in fraudulent government payments, prosecuted major fraud cases, and stopped billions in suspicious transactions as part of a broad federal anti-fraud initiative. Speaking about government oversight and taxpayer accountability, Trump argued that fraud within federal programs has reached staggering levels and said new enforcement efforts are already producing results. TOP STORY: TRUMP HIGHLIGHTS FRAUD CRACKDOWN According to Trump: “In two months, we've exposed tens of billions of dollars of defrauded taxpayer money.” Trump said the administration has: ➡️ Prosecuted numerous fraud cases ➡️ Halted billions in suspicious payments ➡️ Expanded investigations into federal benefit programs He added: “I've never seen anything like it.” Trump argued: “Hundreds of billions of dollars was stolen.” SOCIAL SECURITY FRAUD UNDER SCRUTINY Trump also pointed to concerns involving Social Security payments, arguing that stronger oversight could help preserve the program. According to Trump: “We have a chance to save Social Security without doing anything to it.” He claimed investigators identified records involving: ➡️ Extremely elderly recipients ➡️ Potentially fraudulent benefit payments ➡️ Longstanding weaknesses in government databases Trump cited examples of: “People that are 115 years old, 125 years old, getting payments.” MAJOR MEDICAID FRAUD CASES ANNOUNCED Trump also highlighted recent federal prosecutions involving healthcare fraud. According to the remarks: ➡️ Authorities brought what was described as one of the largest Medicaid fraud cases in Minnesota history ➡️ Federal prosecutors also charged what Trump called the largest autism fraud case ever brought by the federal government The administration argues: Fraud investigations are protecting taxpayer dollars Oversight efforts are targeting organized fraud schemes Stronger enforcement is needed across federal programs FRAUD PREVENTION REMAINS MAJOR POLICY DEBATE Supporters of the crackdown argue: ➡️ Government waste and fraud cost taxpayers billions annually ➡️ Benefit programs require stronger verification systems ➡️ Increased enforcement improves public confidence Critics caution: ➡️ Fraud estimates can be difficult to verify ➡️ Administrative errors may sometimes be confused with fraud ➡️ Oversight efforts must avoid disrupting legitimate beneficiaries The issue remains a central part of broader debates involving: Government spending Federal deficits Program oversight Taxpayer accountability WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Social Security Medicaid Federal spending Taxpayer accountability Government oversight Fraud prevention efforts The administration is increasingly making fraud enforcement and government accountability a central part of its economic and fiscal agenda. #Trump #Fraud #SocialSecurity #Medicaid #Politics #Government #Taxpayers #BreakingNews #Economy #USNews 2026-05-28T21:49:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 TrumpFraudGovernmentSocial SecurityMedicaidTaxpayersPoliticsEconomyBreaking News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1916029/death-toll-rises-as-community-demands-accountabili-ye_z_y7-vk https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1916029_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1916029_original_360.mp4 Death Toll Rises as Community Demands Accountability + Community Revolt Over Longview School Scandal Today on Washington in Focus Daily: The death toll climbs following the catastrophic Nippon DynaWave industrial disaster in Longview Parents demand the resignation of the entire Longview School Board after the superintendent’s arrest A tragic child death in Aberdeen renews debate over Washington’s foster care and child protection policies TOP STORY: LONGVIEW DISASTER DEATH TOLL RISES Officials say the death toll following the Nippon DynaWave plant implosion in Longview has now risen to 11 people. According to the report: Only two bodies had been recovered as of Thursday Nine additional victims were presumed dead The unstable white liquor tank remains difficult for responders to access Washington GOP Chair Jim Walsh discussed speculation surrounding the cause of the collapse but cautioned against premature conclusions. According to Walsh: “We need to proceed very carefully with the speculation on how this happened.” Officials say: ➡️ Tens of thousands of gallons of chemical liquid spilled during the incident ➡️ Some contamination reached storm drains and local waterways ➡️ Dead fish have reportedly been discovered near affected areas Investigators continue working to determine exactly what caused the catastrophic tank failure. LONGVIEW SCHOOL BOARD FACES PUBLIC OUTRAGE Meanwhile, Longview residents packed a school board meeting demanding accountability following the arrest of Superintendent Karen Cloninger. The allegations involve: ➡️ Claims district officials delayed reporting sexual assault allegations involving student athletes ➡️ Allegations staff members were instructed not to discuss the incidents ➡️ Questions surrounding why the superintendent’s contract was extended during the investigation Multiple district employees have now been placed on paid administrative leave. One speaker at the meeting told board members: “These are our children, not yours.” Residents repeatedly demanded: School board resignations Greater transparency Accountability for district leadership ABERDEEN CHILD DEATH REIGNITES FOSTER CARE DEBATE The case of 4-year-old Aidan Bivens has also sparked renewed scrutiny of Washington’s child welfare system. According to the report: Aidan was found buried in a shallow grave earlier this month Foster parents had previously warned state officials about safety concerns The child had been returned to biological parents despite those warnings Representative Jim Walsh compared the case to the disappearance of Oakley Carlson, another high-profile child welfare tragedy in Grays Harbor County. The case has reignited debate over Washington’s Keeping Families Together Act, which critics argue made it harder for caseworkers to remove children from unsafe homes. Republicans including Travis Couture have repeatedly pushed to lower the threshold for removing children from dangerous environments involving drug abuse and neglect. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Industrial safety Public accountability Student protection Foster care policy Child welfare oversight Community trust in government institutions The stories unfolding in Longview and Aberdeen are intensifying statewide debates over safety, accountability, and the role of government oversight in Washington. #WashingtonState #Longview #Aberdeen #BreakingNews #SchoolBoard #PublicSafety #FosterCare #Investigation #Politics #USNews 2026-05-28T22:30:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1357 Longview disasterNippon DynaWaveLongview school scandalAberdeen child deathWashington foster carechild protectionaccountabilityschool boardindustrial safetypublic safetygovernment oversightJim WalshTravis Couture https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1916073/community-grieves-after-deadly-nippon-plant-disast-_rcpRnWi9P https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1916073_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1916073_original_360.mp4 Community Grieves After Deadly Nippon Plant Disaster, Wilson Says Sen. Jeff Wilson is urging patience and compassion as Longview continues to mourn the victims of the deadly Nippon industrial disaster. Speaking from the scene, Wilson described a grieving community searching for answers while emergency crews and investigators continue recovery operations. TOP STORY: WILSON ASKS COMMUNITY TO GIVE INVESTIGATORS TIME According to Wilson: “There are still many people that drive down to this facility wanting to see something, wanting to just be near the site.” Wilson said residents are understandably seeking answers, but emphasized that emergency crews need space and time to safely complete their work. He urged community members: ➡️ Stay away from the disaster site ➡️ Allow investigators to complete recovery efforts ➡️ Be patient as officials gather information According to Wilson: “We've got to get time to get them their answers.” “THIS IS ABOUT PEOPLE” Wilson stressed that the tragedy extends far beyond business operations or economic concerns. According to Wilson: “This isn't business first. It still is about people.” He explained: Longview is a close-knit community Many residents personally know someone who works at the facility Families throughout the area are grieving the loss of friends, coworkers, and loved ones Wilson noted: ➡️ The emotional impact is being felt throughout the community ➡️ Workers and families remain at the center of the recovery effort ➡️ The focus must remain on those affected by the tragedy HEARTBREAKING LOSS FOR LONGVIEW Wilson delivered one of the most emotional moments of the interview when discussing workers still unaccounted for. According to Wilson: “Those other employees and workers that are still gone, they're not going to come home tonight ever.” The comments reflect the enormous loss facing: Families of the victims Coworkers at the Nippon facility The broader Longview community Officials continue working to recover victims and determine exactly what caused the catastrophic industrial failure. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Workplace safety Community recovery Emergency response efforts Industrial oversight Longview families and workers Public trust and accountability As recovery operations continue, community leaders say supporting affected families and learning what caused the disaster remain the top priorities. #JeffWilson #Longview #WashingtonState #BreakingNews #IndustrialAccident #PublicSafety #WorkplaceSafety #Community #Investigation #USNews 2026-05-28T23:15:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Jeff WilsonLongviewNippon disasterIndustrial accidentCommunity griefWorkplace safetyRecovery effortsWashington StateBreaking newsPublic safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1916129/longview-superintendent-accused-of-delaying-report-xEvDR1N9a4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1916129_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1916129_original_360.mp4 Longview Superintendent Accused of Delaying Report of Student Sexual Assault Allegations The Longview School District continues to face intense scrutiny after Superintendent Karen Cloninger was charged in connection with the handling of allegations involving sexual assaults among members of a high school basketball team. According to investigators: Cloninger faces a felony charge and multiple misdemeanor charges Authorities allege district officials delayed reporting the allegations to law enforcement Additional district employees have also come under investigation TOP STORY: QUESTIONS SURROUND DISTRICT RESPONSE The allegations involve: ➡️ Older students accused of sexually assaulting younger teammates ➡️ Claims the incidents occurred over an extended period ➡️ Concerns that district officials did not immediately notify police According to investigators, police believe: The superintendent and other district officials were aware of the allegations Law enforcement was not contacted for approximately a week The delay may have violated mandatory reporting requirements Authorities allege the superintendent: Obstructed aspects of the investigation and failed to promptly report the allegations. MANDATORY REPORTING AT CENTER OF CONTROVERSY Critics argue: ➡️ School administrators have a legal obligation to immediately report allegations of abuse or assault ➡️ Student safety should take precedence over internal handling of complaints ➡️ Delays can hinder investigations and undermine public trust The case has generated significant community concern because the allegations involve: Student athletes Potential hazing-related misconduct Claims of sexual assault involving minors Several of the accused students are expected to face legal proceedings later this year. COMMUNITY DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY The controversy has sparked: Calls for resignations Demands for greater transparency Questions about district leadership and oversight Parents and community members have packed recent school board meetings, arguing that officials failed to adequately protect students and respond appropriately once allegations surfaced. The investigation remains ongoing. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Student safety School accountability Mandatory reporting laws Public trust in education Criminal investigations involving minors Community oversight of public institutions The case is becoming one of the most closely watched school accountability stories in Washington state. #Longview #WashingtonState #Education #SchoolBoard #StudentSafety #BreakingNews #Investigation #PublicSafety #Accountability #USNews 2026-05-29T00:45:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 LongviewSuperintendentSexual AssaultStudent SafetySchool DistrictInvestigationMandatory ReportingWashington StateAccountabilityHazing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1916320/sanders-anti-oligarchy-tour-spent-big-on-luxury-tr-w8VmM8Ktov https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1916320_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1916320_original_360.mp4 Sanders' Anti-Oligarchy Tour Spent Big on Luxury Travel | The Center Square Daily The Center Square's investigative reporting reveals Sen. Bernie Sanders spent more than $600,000 in campaign funds on private jets, luxury hotels, and chauffeured transportation during his anti-oligarchy tour — raising questions about elite spending while campaigning against wealthy political influence. Meanwhile, Illinois and Wisconsin are redefining what “student success” means as debates grow over academic standards, chronic absenteeism, and declining test scores. Critics argue schools are lowering accountability measures while supporters say education systems need to focus more on career readiness, communication skills, and adapting to a changing workforce. Also in today’s episode: • Illinois changes school attendance accountability standards • Wisconsin launches “Portrait of a Graduate” education initiative • National concerns grow over student proficiency and post-pandemic learning loss • Investigation details Bernie Sanders’ luxury campaign travel spending • Michigan Republicans push plan to cut housing and utility costs • Nevada congressional race focuses on AI data centers and public land sales • Pennsylvania lawmakers debate data center tax breaks and energy concerns For more taxpayer-focused reporting on education, investigative reporting, and statehouse news, visit The Center Square and subscribe for daily updates. Michigan: https://www.thecentersquare.com/michigan/article_86f1b3fb-081b-4743-a376-21af5cc618ae.html Nevada: https://www.thecentersquare.com/nevada/article_2088b417-622a-407e-98fe-df4ff709c223.html Pennsylvania: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_8cf0dac3-8d52-40ee-9cba-75f17f7529a7.html ____________ 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:40 Student Success 5:00 Sanders' Tour 13:51 America's Talking 2026-05-29T11:00:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 963 Bernie SandersCampaign SpendingLuxury TravelAnti-OligarchyPrivate JetsLuxury HotelsChauffeured TransportationPolitical InfluenceInvestigative ReportingThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1916355/washington-public-records-study-reveals-major-diff-pynEPDOPbi https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1916355_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1916355_original_360.mp4 Washington Public Records Study Reveals Major Differences in Transparency A new analysis of seven years of state data is shining a spotlight on how quickly Washington government agencies respond to public records requests — and which agencies may be falling behind. Using data compiled annually by a state legislative committee since 2018, transparency advocates analyzed average response times to identify both top-performing agencies and those with the longest delays. 2026-05-29T12:12:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 135 WashingtonPublic RecordsTransparencyGovernment AgenciesResponse TimesStudyData AnalysisDelaysOpen Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1916358/transparency-advocate-discusses-causes-of-public-r-5j36aZsd5n https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1916358_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1916358_original_360.mp4 Transparency Advocate Discusses Causes of Public Records Delays Government transparency advocates say lengthy public records delays can be frustrating for citizens and journalists alike, but caution that there are often multiple factors behind slow response times. Following a review of agency performance data, transparency advocates discussed several possible explanations for why some public agencies take months to fulfill public records requests. 2026-05-29T12:30:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 public recordstransparencygovernment delaysadvocacyjournalism https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1916359/trump-defends-iran-strike-says-tehran-was-weeks-aw-FkviinXa4I https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1916359_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1916359_original_360.mp4 Trump Defends Iran Strike, Says Tehran Was Weeks Away From Nuclear Capability Donald Trump defended military action against Iran, arguing the operation was necessary to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon while also expressing confidence that U.S. energy production will keep fuel prices under control. Speaking about national security and energy markets, Trump said preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon remained his administration's top priority. TOP STORY: TRUMP SAYS IRAN COULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO OBTAIN A NUCLEAR WEAPON According to Trump: “The primary urgency is that we can't let Iran have a nuclear weapon.” Trump argued: ➡️ Iran was approaching nuclear weapons capability ➡️ Military action was necessary to stop that effort ➡️ The consequences of inaction would have been severe According to Trump: “If we didn't hit them with the B-2 bombers, Iran would have had a nuclear weapon within two weeks.” Trump further claimed: “If they had a nuclear weapon, it would have been used already.” TRUMP LINKS NATIONAL SECURITY AND ENERGY POLICY Trump also emphasized America's domestic energy resources, arguing the United States is well-positioned to withstand disruptions in global energy markets. According to Trump: ➡️ The United States possesses vast oil, gas, and coal reserves ➡️ Domestic production provides economic and strategic advantages ➡️ Energy prices will eventually decline despite recent volatility Trump stated: “We have tremendous amounts of energy.” And predicted: “Those prices are going to come down fast.” ENERGY MARKETS REMAIN IN FOCUS The comments come amid ongoing concerns involving: Middle East tensions Global oil supply disruptions Energy prices Shipping routes and regional stability Supporters of Trump's approach argue: ➡️ Strong military deterrence is necessary to prevent nuclear proliferation ➡️ American energy production strengthens national security ➡️ Domestic resources reduce dependence on foreign suppliers Critics argue: ➡️ Military action carries risks of escalation ➡️ Intelligence assessments surrounding nuclear timelines remain debated ➡️ Energy prices are influenced by multiple global factors beyond U.S. production WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: U.S. foreign policy Middle East stability Energy markets National security Nuclear nonproliferation Gas prices and economic policy The administration continues to frame both Iran policy and domestic energy production as central components of its national security strategy. #Trump #Iran #Politics #NationalSecurity #MiddleEast #Energy #Oil #ForeignPolicy #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-29T12:30:39.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 TrumpIran strikeNuclear weaponNational securityEnergy policyOil pricesMiddle EastForeign policyUS news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1916376/investigation-reveals-bernie-sanders-luxury-travel-DbWzmORypj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1916376_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1916376_original_360.mp4 Investigation Reveals Bernie Sanders’ Luxury Travel Spending A new investigation by The Center Square examines how Senator Bernie Sanders’ campaign funds were used during his anti-oligarchy tour, including spending on private jets, luxury hotels, chauffeured cars, and limousine services. Investigative reporter Mark Strickers breaks down Federal Election Commission records showing more than $600,000 spent on elite travel expenses tied to Sanders’ campaign operations since 2025. The report raises questions about the contrast between Sanders’ public messaging against wealthy elites and the luxury travel expenses connected to his national tour. In this interview: • Breakdown of Bernie Sanders campaign spending • Private jet and luxury hotel expenses • How campaign funds are used by national politicians • Federal Election Commission reporting details • Why modern campaigns rely on elite travel • Comparisons to other national political figures • The growing debate over campaign finance transparency The discussion also explores whether luxury campaign travel has become the norm in modern American politics and how campaign logistics have changed over the past several decades. 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Thumbnail Attribution: Credit: Photo: Gage Skidmore / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0 / Cropped from Original #BernieSanders #Politics #CampaignFinance #PoliticalNews #InvestigativeJournalism #TheCenterSquare #ElectionNews #GovernmentSpending #CampaignSpending #News 2026-05-29T13:00:23.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 555 Bernie SandersCampaign FinancePolitical NewsInvestigative ReportingGovernment SpendingCampaign SpendingPrivate JetsLuxury TravelThe Center SquareElection News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1916401/jd-vance-says-billions-in-medicaid-and-medicare-fr-MlqpD8qtpP https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1916401_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1916401_original_360.mp4 JD Vance Says Billions in Medicaid and Medicare Fraud Have Been Stopped JD Vance says the administration is working to strengthen oversight of federal benefit programs, arguing that states must do more to verify eligibility for recipients receiving taxpayer-funded assistance. Speaking about fraud prevention efforts, Vance highlighted ongoing reviews of SNAP benefits, Medicaid, and Medicare, while praising administration officials for uncovering what he described as billions of dollars in fraudulent payments. TOP STORY: VANCE CALLS FOR STRONGER BENEFIT VERIFICATION According to Vance: “We send hundreds of billions of dollars to the states to administer the food stamp program.” Vance argued: ➡️ The federal government relies heavily on states to administer benefits ➡️ Verification systems need improvement ➡️ Taxpayer-funded programs require stronger oversight According to Vance: “The federal government has no insight into whether those food stamps are going to people who are legally entitled.” Vance said the administration is exploring ways to: Require stronger eligibility verification Improve oversight of benefit programs Ensure recipients qualify for assistance MEDICAID AND MEDICARE FRAUD UNDER SCRUTINY Vance also highlighted efforts by administration officials to investigate fraud within healthcare programs. According to the remarks: ➡️ Federal agencies reviewed Medicaid and Medicare payments ➡️ Investigators identified what officials described as significant fraudulent activity ➡️ Enforcement efforts resulted in payment suspensions and fraud prosecutions Vance credited: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Health and Human Services officials Federal investigators involved in anti-fraud efforts According to Vance: “We found tens of billions of dollars in Medicaid and Medicare fraud.” He added: “We've cut that off.” FRAUD PREVENTION REMAINS A MAJOR POLICY DEBATE Supporters of the administration's efforts argue: ➡️ Stronger verification protects taxpayer dollars ➡️ Fraud undermines public confidence in assistance programs ➡️ Oversight reforms can preserve benefits for eligible recipients Critics argue: ➡️ Fraud estimates can be difficult to verify ➡️ Administrative errors should not be confused with intentional fraud ➡️ Additional requirements could create barriers for legitimate beneficiaries The debate continues around: SNAP (food stamp) administration Medicaid oversight Medicare spending Government accountability Public assistance reform WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: SNAP benefits Medicaid Medicare Taxpayer accountability Government oversight Federal spending The administration is making fraud prevention and benefit verification a major focus as it pushes for broader reforms across federal assistance programs. #JDVance #Medicaid #Medicare #SNAP #FoodStamps #Politics #Government #Fraud #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-29T13:30:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 JD VanceMedicaidMedicareSNAPFraudGovernmentTaxpayerUS News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1916438/why-schools-are-changing-student-success-metrics-a-Go1h5EGQoZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1916438_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1916438_original_360.mp4 Why Schools Are Changing Student Success Metrics Across America In today’s Center Square Daily, we examine the growing national debate over what “student success” really means in America’s education system.Illinois and Wisconsin are changing how schools measure student performance, attendance, academic proficiency, and career readiness. Critics argue these changes weaken accountability standards while supporters say schools should focus on communication skills, workforce readiness, and long-term student development instead of relying only on standardized testing. This episode breaks down: • Illinois school attendance policy changes • Chronic absenteeism concerns • Declining reading and math proficiency scores • Rising education spending despite enrollment declines • Wisconsin’s “Portrait of a Graduate” initiative • The national debate over testing vs workforce readiness • How post-pandemic education challenges continue affecting students As policymakers across the country rethink education standards, many parents, teachers, and lawmakers are asking: Are schools adapting to the future — or lowering expectations? Subscribe for daily coverage on education, policy, government, and national issues. #Education #Illinois #Wisconsin #StudentSuccess #SchoolNews #EducationPolicy #PublicSchools #AcademicProficiency #EducationReform #Politics #News 2026-05-29T14:00:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 314 student successeducation policyIllinoisWisconsinschool newsacademic proficiencyeducation reformtestingworkforce readinesschronic absenteeismpost-pandemic education https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1916456/lets-go-washington-reports-record-interest-in-inco-QYqpAmpOEA https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1916456_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1916456_original_360.mp4 Let’s Go Washington Reports Record Interest in Income Tax Repeal Initiative Supporters of the effort to repeal Washington’s new income tax say voter interest is exceeding anything they've experienced in previous initiative campaigns. According to organizers with Let’s Go Washington, concerns about the long-term future of the tax are driving a surge in volunteer participation, petition requests, and voter engagement across the state. TOP STORY: ORGANIZERS REPORT RECORD RESPONSE According to campaign organizers: “The response to the initiatives this year is unlike anything we've seen before.” Supporters say the level of engagement is surpassing even last year's successful Initiative 2066 campaign, which overturned Washington's natural gas restrictions. Organizers argue: ➡️ Voters are increasingly concerned about tax policy ➡️ More residents are getting involved in the initiative process ➡️ Interest continues to grow as signature gathering expands statewide FEARS OF FUTURE TAX EXPANSION According to organizers, one of the most common concerns they hear involves the possibility that the tax could eventually expand beyond its current scope. Campaign supporters say many residents tell them: “I'm not going to be paying this tax right off the bat, but I know eventually it's going to come for me.” Organizers claim voters are worried about: ➡️ Future lawmakers lowering income thresholds ➡️ Additional taxes on individuals and businesses ➡️ Long-term economic impacts on Washington residents Some supporters also report hearing from residents who say they are considering relocating if taxes continue to increase. SIGNATURE DRIVE CONTINUES Campaign leaders say: Volunteer participation remains strong Petition requests continue to increase Supporters are actively helping gather signatures across Washington Organizers believe the issue is motivating voters who may not typically participate in initiative campaigns. The repeal effort will need to gather enough valid signatures to qualify for a statewide vote. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Washington tax policy Ballot initiatives Business confidence Economic competitiveness Voter participation State revenue debates The debate over Washington's income tax continues to shape political discussions across the state as supporters and opponents prepare for a potential November vote. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Taxes #Politics #LetsGoWashington #BreakingNews #WashingtonPolitics #Economy #BallotInitiative #USNews 2026-05-29T14:30:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 WashingtonIncome TaxRepeal InitiativeVoter InterestTax PolicyBallot InitiativeLets Go WashingtonState Revenue https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1916477/pressure-mounts-on-longview-school-board-over-assa-qdMYLs6FQa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1916477_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1916477_original_360.mp4 Pressure Mounts on Longview School Board Over Assault Investigation The Longview School Board is facing growing calls for resignation as community outrage continues following the arrest of Superintendent Karen Cloninger and the ongoing investigation into allegations involving members of the Mark Morris High School boys basketball team. Parents, community members, and district stakeholders packed a recent school board meeting demanding accountability, transparency, and answers about how district leaders handled allegations of sexual assault involving students. TOP STORY: COMMUNITY DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY According to the report: Parents and residents gathered before the school board meeting demanding resignations Many speakers criticized district leadership during public comment Calls were made for the entire board to step down, not just individual members Community members questioned: ➡️ The district's response to the allegations ➡️ The decision to extend the superintendent's contract ➡️ Whether district leaders acted quickly enough once they learned about the claims One speaker told the board: “Get out of your seat. Resign tonight.” SUPERINTENDENT FACES SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS According to the report: Superintendent Karen Cloninger was arrested last week Authorities allege district officials failed to promptly report allegations to law enforcement Multiple district employees have now been placed on paid administrative leave The controversy centers on allegations that district officials knew about the reported incidents before police were notified. According to the report, law enforcement allegedly learned about the situation from a parent of one of the alleged victims before discovering district officials had already been aware of the allegations. BOARD FACES INTENSE PUBLIC CRITICISM During public testimony, speakers accused board members of: ➡️ Failing to hold leadership accountable ➡️ Extending the superintendent's contract despite the ongoing investigation ➡️ Not treating public concerns seriously enough One resident argued: “You all own the consequences of those actions because you chose to keep her here.” Another speaker criticized what he viewed as unequal treatment during public comment sessions and concluded by telling board members: “These are our children, not yours.” BOARD PRESIDENT RESPONDS According to the report, the school board president said in an off-the-record conversation that: The board is taking the situation seriously Members do not believe they acted improperly when extending the superintendent's contract They may not have fully understood the seriousness of the allegations or potential criminal charges at the time the contract was renewed As of now: No board members have resigned The investigation remains ongoing Additional updates are expected as the case moves forward WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Student safety School accountability Mandatory reporting requirements Public trust in school leadership District governance Community confidence in local institutions The Longview School District controversy continues to generate statewide attention as residents demand answers about how allegations involving students were handled and whether district leaders fulfilled their responsibilities. #Longview #WashingtonState #SchoolBoard #Education #StudentSafety #BreakingNews #Accountability #Investigation #PublicSafety #USNews 2026-05-29T15:00:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 356 LongviewSchool BoardResignationAssault InvestigationStudent SafetyAccountabilityKaren CloningerMark Morris High SchoolSexual AssaultPublic TrustDistrict GovernanceWashington State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1916506/trump-rejects-iranian-or-omani-control-of-strait-o-2jNU4cGivu https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1916506_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1916506_original_360.mp4 Trump Rejects Iranian or Omani Control of Strait of Hormuz Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz must remain open to all nations and rejected the idea that either Iran or Oman should control one of the world's most important maritime shipping routes. Trump's comments come amid ongoing negotiations involving Iran and growing international concerns over access to the strategic waterway, which carries a significant portion of global oil shipments. TOP STORY: TRUMP REJECTS CONTROL OF STRAIT OF HORMUZ When asked whether he would accept a deal allowing Iran or Oman to control the Strait of Hormuz, Trump responded: “The strait's going to be open to everybody.” Trump argued: ➡️ The waterway is international waters ➡️ No individual nation should control access ➡️ Global shipping must remain unrestricted According to Trump: “Nobody's going to control it.” He added: “It's international waters, and we'll watch over it.” The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most strategically important energy chokepoints, with a major share of global oil exports moving through the region. STRAIT OF HORMUZ AT CENTER OF NEGOTIATIONS The comments come amid reports of ongoing discussions involving: Iran Oman The United States Regional shipping and energy security Recent reports indicate the U.S. has strongly opposed proposals involving tolls or restrictions on traffic through the Strait. Trump said: “They would like to control it. Nobody's going to control it.” The administration has repeatedly emphasized that freedom of navigation through the Strait remains a core objective. TRUMP LINKS ENERGY SECURITY TO US OIL PRODUCTION Trump also highlighted domestic energy production, arguing that the United States remains in a strong position because of its oil reserves and production capacity. According to Trump: ➡️ The United States possesses vast oil and energy resources ➡️ Domestic production provides strategic advantages ➡️ Energy independence strengthens America's negotiating position Trump stated: “We have plenty of oil.” He also argued that when factoring in Venezuelan production aligned with U.S. interests, America's broader energy position remains extremely strong. GLOBAL ENERGY MARKETS REMAIN ON EDGE The Strait of Hormuz remains critical because: ➡️ Roughly one-fifth of global oil shipments typically move through the waterway ➡️ Disruptions can rapidly affect fuel prices worldwide ➡️ Regional conflicts can create major economic consequences International leaders have continued calling for the Strait to remain open and free from restrictions. The issue remains central to broader debates involving: Iran negotiations Middle East security Global energy markets International shipping access WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Global oil prices Energy security International shipping Middle East stability U.S. foreign policy Global economic markets The future of the Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most important geopolitical and energy-related issues currently facing world leaders. #Trump #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #Politics #Oil #Energy #MiddleEast #ForeignPolicy #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-29T15:30:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 TrumpStrait of HormuzIranOmanInternational watersShippingOilEnergy securityForeign policyUS News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1916528/massive-tank-still-too-dangerous-for-crews-to-reco-PC9PeFbUpo https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1916528_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1916528_original_360.mp4 Massive Tank Still Too Dangerous for Crews to Recover Victims The death toll from the catastrophic Nippon DynaWave industrial disaster in Longview has now risen to 11, with recovery crews still unable to reach several victims due to dangerous conditions at the scene. Officials say only two bodies have been recovered so far, while nine additional victims are presumed dead. Investigators continue working to determine what caused the collapse of the massive white liquor tank used in paper production. TOP STORY: RECOVERY EFFORTS CONTINUE According to the report: 11 people are now believed dead Only two victims have been recovered Nine additional victims remain trapped or inaccessible The damaged tank remains unstable Officials say roughly 25,000 gallons of chemical liquid may still remain inside the collapsed structure, creating significant safety concerns for recovery crews. The tank, described as containing white liquor used in paper pulp production, remains one of the biggest obstacles to ongoing recovery efforts. JIM WALSH URGES CAUTION Jim Walsh said there are numerous theories circulating about what caused the disaster, but cautioned against speculation. According to Walsh: “We need to proceed very carefully with the speculation on how this happened.” Walsh said rumors have ranged from: ➡️ A possible vehicle collision ➡️ Equipment failure ➡️ Other theories circulating online However, he emphasized that investigators have not confirmed any of those explanations and urged the public to allow the investigation to proceed. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT UNDER REVIEW Officials also say tens of thousands of gallons of white liquor escaped during the collapse. According to the report: ➡️ Some contamination entered local storm drains ➡️ Nearby waterways and dikes have been affected ➡️ Dead fish have reportedly been recovered in impacted areas Authorities say there is currently no evidence that local drinking water supplies have been contaminated, but monitoring efforts remain ongoing. LONGVIEW FEELS THE IMPACT Community leaders say the tragedy is deeply personal for Longview residents. According to the report: Many local families have connections to the mill Eleven lives have been lost Nine additional people were injured Officials say the emotional and economic impact on the community will likely be felt for years. As investigators continue their work, recovery operations remain focused on safely reaching the remaining victims and determining exactly what caused one of Washington's deadliest industrial disasters in recent memory. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Workplace safety Industrial oversight Environmental protection Emergency response operations Longview families and workers Public accountability The Longview disaster continues drawing statewide attention as investigators work to understand what caused the catastrophic failure and support families affected by the tragedy. #Longview #WashingtonState #NipponDynaWave #BreakingNews #IndustrialAccident #WorkplaceSafety #PublicSafety #Investigation #JimWalsh #USNews 2026-05-29T16:00:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 242 Longview disasterNippon DynaWaveindustrial accidenttank collapsevictim recoverychemical spillworkplace safetyenvironmental impactJim WalshWashington state news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1916564/multiple-workers-presumed-dead-following-nippon-ch-h-DNI8D1QA https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1916564_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1916564_original_360.mp4 Multiple Workers Presumed Dead Following Nippon Chemical Tank Implosion New information continues emerging following the catastrophic chemical tank implosion at the Nippon Dynawave facility in Longview, where multiple workers are now believed dead and several others remain hospitalized with serious injuries. According to Washington State Sen. Jeff Wilson, updated briefings provided a grim picture of the scale of the disaster. Wilson said information shared during emergency response updates indicated that several workers were confirmed dead, while additional employees remained missing and presumed dead. The Nippon Dynawave facility produces paper and packaging products and remains one of the largest industrial employers in the Longview area. TOP STORY: DEATH TOLL EXPECTED TO RISE According to Wilson: Multiple workers are believed to have been killed in the disaster Several additional employees remain missing and presumed dead Numerous victims were hospitalized following the implosion Wilson said some injured workers suffered: ➡️ Serious chemical burns ➡️ Trauma-related injuries ➡️ Exposure to hazardous materials released during the incident Officials have cautioned that recovery efforts remain dangerous because of ongoing structural concerns and chemical hazards at the site. CHEMICAL TANK FAILURE SHOCKS LONGVIEW COMMUNITY The disaster involved a massive tank containing "white liquor," a highly caustic chemical mixture used in paper manufacturing. Authorities say the tank ruptured unexpectedly, releasing large amounts of hazardous chemicals throughout the facility. Wilson said he received updates following a briefing involving: Longview Fire officials State emergency personnel Gov. Bob Ferguson Other responding agencies According to Wilson, the tragedy has deeply impacted Longview because so many residents have direct connections to the mill and its workforce. RECOVERY AND INVESTIGATION CONTINUE Emergency responders continue working through difficult conditions as investigators attempt to determine what caused the tank failure. Officials say structural instability and hazardous chemical exposure have complicated recovery operations. Federal and state agencies now involved include: ➡️ The U.S. Chemical Safety Board ➡️ Washington Labor & Industries ➡️ Washington Department of Ecology ➡️ Multiple emergency response agencies Gov. Ferguson said the incident could become one of the deadliest industrial disasters in modern Washington state history. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Workplace safety Industrial oversight Emergency response operations Longview families and workers Environmental monitoring Public accountability The Longview disaster is drawing statewide and national attention as officials work to understand what caused the catastrophic failure and support families affected by the tragedy. #Longview #WashingtonState #NipponDynawave #BreakingNews #IndustrialAccident #PublicSafety #WorkplaceSafety #Investigation #JeffWilson #USNews 2026-05-29T16:30:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Nippon ChemicalTank ImplosionLongview WAIndustrial AccidentWorkplace SafetyBreaking NewsWashington StateFatalitiesChemical HazardJeff Wilson https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1916595/aiden-bevins-case-raises-new-questions-about-washi-3AyQk0WEoy https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1916595_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1916595_original_360.mp4 Aiden Bevins Case Raises New Questions About Washington Child Welfare System The tragic death of 4-year-old Aiden Bevins is renewing scrutiny of Washington's child welfare system, with lawmakers and foster care advocates raising concerns about whether warning signs were missed before the boy was found buried in a shallow grave. The case is drawing comparisons to the disappearance of Oakley Carlson and reigniting debate over the state's Keeping Families Together Act and how child welfare decisions are made. TOP STORY: FOSTER PARENTS REPORTEDLY WARNED THE STATE According to the report: Aiden had previously lived with a foster family for roughly two years The foster family reportedly urged state officials not to return him to his biological parents Family members later became concerned when they could not locate him and requested a welfare check Authorities subsequently discovered Aiden buried in a shallow grave. The investigation remains active, and officials have not yet released a final cause of death. His parents have not been charged. According to Rep. Jim Walsh: “The foster parents were kind of the heroes.” Walsh said foster parents repeatedly voiced concerns to child welfare officials but were ultimately not listened to. COMPARISONS TO THE OAKLEY CARLSON CASE Walsh said many Washington residents have noted similarities between Aiden's case and that of Oakley Carlson. According to the report: ➡️ Both children spent time between foster care and biological parents ➡️ Foster parents in both cases reportedly warned state agencies about safety concerns ➡️ Both cases originated in Grays Harbor County communities ➡️ In both cases, foster families expressed concerns that were not acted upon before tragedy struck Walsh described the parallels as "striking" and said the cases continue raising questions about state oversight. KEEPING FAMILIES TOGETHER ACT BACK IN SPOTLIGHT The tragedy is also renewing debate over Washington's Keeping Families Together Act. Critics argue: ➡️ The law raised the threshold for removing children from unsafe homes ➡️ Caseworkers face greater challenges when attempting to intervene ➡️ Drug abuse and neglect concerns may not always meet the state's "imminent harm" standard Supporters of reform point to repeated efforts by lawmakers to lower the threshold and make it easier for child welfare workers to remove children from dangerous situations. Rep. Travis Couture argued during legislative debate: “These kids don't have any more time left to give.” CHILD WELFARE DEBATE EXPECTED TO RETURN The issue is expected to return during the next legislative session as lawmakers continue debating: Child removal standards Foster care policy Drug exposure cases DCYF oversight Child fatality investigations According to the report, Republicans repeatedly attempted to change the law during the 2026 session, but those efforts were ultimately rejected. The debate over how to balance family reunification with child safety is likely to remain one of the most contentious child welfare issues facing Washington policymakers. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Child welfare policy Foster care oversight DCYF accountability Child protection laws Family reunification policies Public safety and child advocacy The Aiden Bevins case is becoming a focal point in Washington's ongoing debate over how best to protect vulnerable children while balancing family preservation efforts. #WashingtonState #AidenBivens #ChildWelfare #FosterCare #DCYF #Politics #PublicSafety #BreakingNews #Accountability #USNews 2026-05-29T17:00:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 663 Aiden BevinsChild WelfareWashington StateFoster CareDCYFOakley CarlsonKeeping Families Together ActChild ProtectionGovernment OversightPublic Safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1916627/more-than-92000-signatures-gathered-to-repeal-wash-lk1-4Ic2uT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1916627_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1916627_original_360.mp4 More Than 92,000 Signatures Gathered to Repeal Washington Income Tax in One Week The campaign seeking to repeal Washington’s newly enacted income tax says it has already reached a major milestone, collecting more than 92,000 signatures during its first week of petition gathering. According to Let’s Go Washington, the early numbers significantly exceed what the organization typically sees during the opening phase of an initiative campaign. TOP STORY: REPEAL EFFORT REPORTS RECORD-BREAKING START According to Let’s Go Washington: More than 92,000 Washington voters signed petitions during the campaign’s first week The effort seeks to repeal the state’s newly passed 9.9% tax on income above $1 million Organizers describe the pace as unprecedented compared to previous initiative drives Communications Director Hallie Herzberg told McClatchy the campaign had counted roughly 92,000 signatures after only one week, significantly higher than normal early totals. Supporters argue: ➡️ Public concern over the tax remains high ➡️ Voters want a direct say on the issue ➡️ The signature drive is gaining momentum across the state WHAT THE INITIATIVE WOULD DO The repeal measure, known as IP26-645, would: ➡️ Repeal the newly enacted 9.9% income tax on annual income above $1 million ➡️ Prohibit state and local governments from imposing taxes on individual income ➡️ Define income in state law for future tax-related challenges and legislation According to Let’s Go Washington, the initiative is designed to stop what supporters view as the first step toward a broader statewide income tax. SIGNATURE DEADLINE APPROACHES To qualify for the November ballot: Roughly 308,911 valid signatures are required Organizers say they are targeting approximately 400,000 signatures to account for invalid entries and duplicates Petitions must be submitted by early July under Washington election deadlines The campaign officially launched signature gathering in mid-May following the passage of Senate Bill 6346 earlier this year. GOVERNOR AND SUPPORTERS DEFEND THE TAX Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has defended the measure and recently stated he would veto any future effort to lower the $1 million threshold or increase the rate. Supporters of the tax argue: ➡️ It only affects top earners ➡️ It helps fund tax relief and public services ➡️ Washington’s tax code remains heavily reliant on sales taxes Opponents argue: ➡️ The tax could eventually expand ➡️ It may hurt business investment and economic growth ➡️ Voters have historically opposed statewide income taxes WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Washington tax policy Ballot initiatives Business and investment decisions State revenue debates Voter participation and election politics Long-term constitutional challenges over income taxation The fight over Washington’s new income tax is quickly becoming one of the biggest political battles currently unfolding in the state. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #LetsGoWashington #Politics #Taxes #BreakingNews #WashingtonPolitics #Economy #BallotInitiative #USNews 2026-05-29T17:30:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 Washington income taxTax repealBallot initiativeLets Go WashingtonSignature gatheringTax policyState politicsVoter participationHigh earners taxNews https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1916660/costs-soar-at-spokane-stabilization-center-as-fund-QqwhXx7N7f https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1916660_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1916660_original_360.mp4 Costs Soar at Spokane Stabilization Center as Funding Falls Behind Spokane County's Regional Stabilization Center is facing a $500,000 funding shortfall after operating costs surged during the first three months of 2026. County leaders are now considering how to keep the facility running while balancing long-term sustainability and taxpayer concerns. The center serves as an alternative to jail and emergency rooms by connecting people experiencing homelessness, addiction, mental health crises, and repeated emergency contacts with treatment, recovery, and housing services. TOP STORY: STABILIZATION CENTER FACES GROWING DEFICIT According to the report: The facility faces a $500,000 funding gap during the first quarter of 2026 The shortfall exceeds the entire 2025 deficit of approximately $450,000 Rising labor costs are being cited as a major factor in the budget increase Officials say staffing shortages have forced operators to pay more competitive wages in order to recruit and retain qualified nurses and behavioral health professionals. One estimate presented to county commissioners showed labor shortages accounting for roughly half of the current deficit. WHAT THE CENTER DOES The Regional Stabilization Center was created in 2021 as a diversion tool for: ➡️ Law enforcement officers ➡️ Emergency medical responders ➡️ Individuals experiencing addiction and mental health crises Instead of taking individuals to jail or emergency rooms, responders can bring them to the stabilization center where they can: Detox Access treatment services Receive mental health support Connect with housing resources Officials argue the center helps reduce pressure on both hospitals and jails while providing longer-term support. RESULTS SHOW POSITIVE OUTCOMES According to operators: More than 4,000 people have been served since 2021 Roughly 80% report improved mental health and recovery outcomes Around 80% have been connected with housing services During the first quarter of 2026 alone, the center served more than 500 individuals. Supporters say those outcomes demonstrate that the program is producing measurable results despite rising costs. LONG-TERM FUNDING QUESTIONS REMAIN County officials are exploring several options, including: ➡️ Redirecting existing funding streams ➡️ Consolidating services with a planned sobering center expansion ➡️ Seeking additional Medicaid reimbursement revenue The county is not currently discussing new taxes, but officials acknowledge that federal, state, and local grant funding ultimately comes from taxpayers and that long-term sustainability remains a concern. The county also plans to merge operations with a new detox and sobering center in 2027 as part of a broader crisis response strategy. HOUSING FIRST DEBATE CONTINUES The discussion also comes as national debates continue over Housing First policies and homelessness response strategies. According to the report: The stabilization center largely operates as a low-barrier facility Federal policies under the Trump administration may shift future funding requirements Officials may eventually need to adjust program rules to comply with changing federal guidelines Supporters argue the center provides accountability and measurable outcomes, while critics continue questioning the long-term cost and effectiveness of publicly funded homelessness programs. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Spokane County taxpayers Homelessness policy Addiction treatment programs Mental health services Public safety resources Long-term county budgeting As costs continue rising, county leaders will face increasing pressure to balance public safety, treatment services, and taxpayer accountability while determining the future of Spokane's stabilization center. #Spokane #WashingtonState #Homelessness #MentalHealth #AddictionRecovery #PublicSafety #Politics #Taxpayers #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-29T18:17:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 753 SpokaneStabilization CenterFunding ShortfallHomelessnessMental HealthAddictionCounty BudgetPublic SafetyTreatment ServicesWashington State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1916695/couture-warns-children-remain-at-risk-under-curren-RnCjBnSd9_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1916695_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1916695_original_360.mp4 Couture Warns Children Remain at Risk Under Current State Policies Travis Couture delivered an emotional speech on the House floor, arguing that Washington must do more to protect vulnerable children from abuse, neglect, drug exposure, and unsafe living conditions. During debate over child welfare policies, Couture pointed to past child fatality cases and warned lawmakers that children currently living in dangerous environments cannot afford further delays. TOP STORY: COUTURE DELIVERS EMOTIONAL FLOOR SPEECH According to Couture: “These kids don't have any more time left to give.” Couture argued: ➡️ Children remain in dangerous situations across Washington ➡️ Lawmakers must act more aggressively to protect vulnerable youth ➡️ Delays in intervention can have deadly consequences During his remarks, Couture described children living in environments involving: Drug abuse Violence Neglect Malnutrition Unsafe housing conditions He warned: “There is one or more precious children in our state” facing those conditions right now. COUTURE REFERENCES CHILD FATALITY CASE Couture also referenced one of the first bills he sponsored as a state legislator. According to Couture, the legislation was inspired by the death of Carryon Franks, a child who he said had multiple contacts with child welfare authorities before his death. Couture stated: “He was seen multiple times by CPS and Department of Children, Youth, and Families.” He alleged the child suffered: ➡️ Severe malnutrition ➡️ Physical abuse ➡️ Repeated warning signs that failed to trigger effective intervention The case has become part of broader debates over child welfare oversight and state intervention policies. “I'VE BEEN LIVING IN THESE FATALITY REPORTS” One of the most emotional moments came when Couture described reviewing child fatality investigations. According to Couture: “I've been living in these fatality reports until I want to throw up every night.” The comments reflected ongoing frustration among lawmakers who argue: ➡️ Existing systems are failing vulnerable children ➡️ Warning signs are sometimes missed ➡️ Additional reforms are needed to prevent future tragedies Supporters of reform have repeatedly called for: Lower intervention thresholds Faster child removal in dangerous situations Greater accountability for child welfare agencies CHILD WELFARE REMAINS MAJOR LEGISLATIVE ISSUE The debate continues over: DCYF policies CPS investigations Family reunification standards Child removal thresholds The Keeping Families Together Act Critics argue current policies make it too difficult to remove children from unsafe homes. Supporters of existing reforms contend: ➡️ Family preservation remains important ➡️ Government intervention should be carefully limited ➡️ Child welfare decisions must balance safety and parental rights The issue remains one of the most emotionally charged debates facing Washington lawmakers. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Child safety Foster care policy DCYF oversight CPS investigations Family reunification laws Public accountability Child welfare tragedies continue driving legislative debates over how Washington should balance family preservation with protecting vulnerable children from abuse and neglect. #TravisCouture #WashingtonState #ChildWelfare #DCYF #CPS #FosterCare #Politics #PublicSafety #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-29T19:00:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 child welfareWashingtonTravis CoutureDCYFCPSchild abuseneglectlegislaturepublic safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1916923/8-dead-after-massive-chemical-tank-implosion-at-wa-plRgMw3j3M https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1916923_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1916923_original_360.mp4 8 Dead After Massive Chemical Tank Implosion at Washington Mill | The Center Square Daily A devastating industrial accident at a Washington paper mill has become the deadliest workplace disaster in recent state history after a chemical tank implosion left eight dead and several others missing. Investigators are still searching for answers as concerns grow over environmental impacts near the Columbia River. Meanwhile, Wisconsin’s Dane County is considering an 18-month moratorium on new hyperscale data centers as states across America grapple with the explosive growth of AI infrastructure. Local officials are weighing concerns over power demand, water usage, tax incentives, and whether the economic promises of massive data center projects outweigh the long-term costs to taxpayers and communities. Also in today’s episode: • Ohio pauses new data center tax breaks amid mounting scrutiny • Virginia county rejects a proposed mega data center campus • New York expands restrictions on 3D-printed “ghost guns” • Louisiana reaches a major coastal erosion settlement with ExxonMobil • California advances legislation to expand housing near transit hubs • North Carolina restricts state employees from using insider information on prediction markets The Center Square Daily brings you state-driven stories with national consequences — covering the policies, spending battles, infrastructure fights, and political debates impacting taxpayers across America. New York: https://www.thecentersquare.com/new_york/article_310dcf9a-09a5-40a1-b1b2-4db8102a7b13.html Louisiana: https://www.thecentersquare.com/news/national/article_02cfc3d3-ec25-40f8-8199-07963e6c8b1b.html California: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_8d5d6d21-90e4-4a54-9cc8-2fb1aeb27dd1.html North Carolina: https://www.thecentersquare.com/north_carolina/article_317b7385-4917-47e0-99d7-330771d09767.html ____________ 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:40 Longview Plant Implosion 5:20 Data Center Moratoriums 14:21 America's Talking 2026-05-29T20:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1141 chemical tankimplosionWashington paper millworkplace disasterdata centersAI infrastructuremoratoriumtax breakscoastal erosionhousingprediction marketsstate policiestaxpayersinfrastructure https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1916929/contamination-reaches-columbia-river-following-nip-SDy1Eahl32 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1916929_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1916929_original_360.mp4 Contamination Reaches Columbia River Following Nippon Plant Disaster New details are emerging about the environmental impact of the catastrophic Nippon DynaWave disaster in Longview after officials confirmed that tens of thousands of gallons of white liquor entered local storm drains, nearby dikes, and portions of the Columbia River. Officials say environmental monitoring remains ongoing as investigators work to assess the full impact of the chemical release. TOP STORY: CHEMICAL SPILL REACHES LOCAL WATERWAYS According to Nippon DynaWave officials: Tens of thousands of gallons of white liquor escaped during the disaster The chemical entered local stormwater systems Contamination reached nearby dikes and portions of the Columbia River Officials say environmental teams are actively monitoring: ➡️ Water quality ➡️ Wildlife impacts ➡️ Potential downstream effects The chemical involved, commonly known as white liquor, is used in paper manufacturing and contains highly caustic substances. DEAD FISH RECOVERED According to officials: ➡️ Dead fish have been recovered in affected areas ➡️ Investigators believe contamination may have contributed to the fish deaths ➡️ Environmental assessments remain ongoing Authorities caution that testing and investigation efforts are continuing and that final conclusions have not yet been released. DRINKING WATER SUPPLY BEING MONITORED Officials emphasized that: There is currently no evidence that contamination has entered the local drinking water supply. However: Water systems continue to be monitored Environmental agencies remain involved Testing is ongoing as a precaution Community members have expressed concerns given the scale of the spill and its proximity to local waterways. LONGVIEW COMMUNITY FEELS THE IMPACT Jim Walsh echoed comments previously made by Jeff Wilson regarding the emotional toll on the community. According to Walsh: ➡️ Longview is a close-knit community ➡️ Many local families have direct connections to the facility ➡️ Nearly everyone knows someone who works at the mill The disaster has affected not only workers and families but also raised concerns about environmental recovery and the long-term impacts on the region. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Environmental safety Columbia River ecosystems Water quality monitoring Workplace safety Longview families and workers Public confidence in industrial oversight As investigators continue examining both the cause of the disaster and its environmental consequences, officials say protecting public health and supporting affected families remain top priorities. #Longview #WashingtonState #NipponDynaWave #ColumbiaRiver #Environment #BreakingNews #IndustrialAccident #PublicSafety #WorkplaceSafety #USNews 2026-05-29T20:30:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Chemical spillColumbia RiverNippon DynaWaveLongviewWashington StateEnvironmental disasterIndustrial accidentWater contaminationWhite liquorDead fish https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1916985/new-details-emerge-in-death-of-aberdeen-4-year-old-isalG2twwi https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1916985_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1916985_original_360.mp4 New Details Emerge in Death of Aberdeen 4-Year-Old Aiden Bivens New details are emerging in the tragic case of 4-year-old Aiden Bevins, the Aberdeen child whose body was discovered earlier this month after concerned family members requested a welfare check. According to reports, extended family members became increasingly worried after not seeing Aiden for an extended period and ultimately contacted law enforcement to check on his well-being. TOP STORY: FAMILY MEMBERS SOUNDED THE ALARM According to the report: Extended family members became concerned when they could not locate Aiden Relatives reportedly had not seen the child and feared something was wrong Family members ultimately contacted police and requested a welfare check The report indicates relatives were concerned enough to ask law enforcement: “Please do a welfare check and find out where Aiden is.” Authorities responded to the request and began investigating the child's whereabouts. POLICE MAKE HORRIFIC DISCOVERY According to the report: ➡️ Officers conducted a welfare check ➡️ Investigators searched the property ➡️ Authorities discovered a shallow grave in the backyard The discovery shocked the community and immediately launched a major criminal investigation. Officials continue working to determine: Exactly what happened to Aiden When he died Whether criminal charges will be filed The investigation remains ongoing. QUESTIONS CONTINUE TO GROW The case has generated widespread concern throughout Washington and renewed scrutiny of child welfare systems and oversight procedures. Critics argue: ➡️ Warning signs may have been missed ➡️ More protections may be needed for vulnerable children ➡️ The circumstances surrounding the case require a full accounting Supporters of child welfare reform say the tragedy highlights the importance of family members, neighbors, and community members reporting concerns when they believe a child may be in danger. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Child safety Welfare check procedures Child welfare oversight Public safety Family protection services Community accountability The death of Aiden Bevins continues to raise difficult questions about child protection, intervention systems, and how warning signs are identified before tragedy occurs. #AidenBevins #Aberdeen #WashingtonState #ChildWelfare #PublicSafety #BreakingNews #Investigation #ChildProtection #Accountability #USNews 2026-05-29T22:00:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 50 Aiden BivensAberdeenChild WelfareWelfare CheckInvestigationBreaking NewsChild ProtectionWashington StatePublic Safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1917001/seattle-security-debate-intensifies-whistleblower-N1loLkqKIc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1917001_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1917001_original_360.mp4 Seattle Security Debate Intensifies + Whistleblower Alleges Misconduct at DCYF The death toll continues to rise following the catastrophic disaster at the Nippon Dynawave pulp and paper mill in Longview, Washington, as recovery crews work to locate the remaining missing workers. State and federal investigators are now examining what caused the tank failure that killed multiple employees and injured several others with serious chemical burns. Meanwhile, new public records reviewed by The Center Square reveal that a whistleblower directly alerted DCYF Secretary Tana Senn about alleged theft at the Echo Glen Juvenile Rehabilitation Center. The records raise new questions about what agency leadership knew, what actions were taken, and whether any investigation followed. Also in today's episode: • Longview disaster death toll reaches 11 as recovery operations continue • Federal investigators open a formal investigation into the Nippon Dynawave incident • New records show a whistleblower contacted DCYF leadership regarding alleged theft at Echo Glen • Questions continue surrounding daycare subsidy fraud allegations involving DCYF • Washington Coalition for Open Government releases its annual "Winners and Sinners" report on public records transparency • Some Washington agencies are responding to records requests within hours, while others take months • Seattle City Council members raise concerns about security preparations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup • Calls grow for Mayor Katie Wilson to activate security cameras before the international event Washington In Focus Daily brings you the latest reporting on Washington state politics, government accountability, public safety, economic issues, transparency, investigations, and breaking news from across the Evergreen State. Read more Washington news at The Center Square. #WashingtonState #Longview #NipponDynawave #DCYF #TanaSenn #EchoGlen #Whistleblower #GovernmentAccountability #Seattle #WorldCup2026 #PublicRecords #Transparency #WashingtonPolitics #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonInFocusDaily 2026-05-29T22:30:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1555 Washington StateLongview disasterNippon DynawaveDCYFTana SennEcho GlenWhistleblowerGovernment AccountabilitySeattleWorld Cup 2026Public RecordsTransparencyWashington Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1917052/longview-school-district-faces-scrutiny-over-respo-0tM-_pRiT0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1917052_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1917052_original_360.mp4 Longview School District Faces Scrutiny Over Response to Assault Allegations The controversy surrounding the Longview School District continues to deepen as investigators examine how district officials responded to allegations involving members of the Mark Morris High School boys basketball team. According to reports, the central issue is not only the alleged assaults themselves, but whether school officials failed to promptly notify law enforcement after learning about the allegations. TOP STORY: POLICE REPORTEDLY LEARNED OF INCIDENTS FROM PARENT According to the account: Police were reportedly contacted by a parent of one of the alleged victims Investigators then approached district officials District personnel allegedly acknowledged they had known about the allegations for approximately a week Critics argue that timeline raises serious questions about compliance with mandatory reporting requirements and the district's response to student safety concerns. The issue has now become a major focus of the investigation. FIVE DISTRICT EMPLOYEES ON LEAVE According to the report: ➡️ Five district employees have been placed on paid administrative leave ➡️ Investigators continue reviewing the actions of school officials ➡️ The criminal case remains ongoing The administrative leave decisions come as authorities continue gathering information related to the district's handling of the allegations. ALLEGATIONS SPANNED MONTHS According to reports: The alleged incidents involved members of the boys basketball team Older players are accused of sexually assaulting younger teammates The alleged conduct occurred on multiple occasions The allegations reportedly span from approximately Thanksgiving through the end of January. Observers note that investigators are treating the allegations as a pattern of conduct rather than an isolated incident. COMMUNITY DEMANDS ANSWERS The case has generated significant public outrage throughout the Longview community. Parents and residents have questioned: ➡️ Whether district officials acted quickly enough ➡️ What school leaders knew and when they knew it ➡️ Whether policies were properly followed once allegations surfaced The investigation remains active, and additional court proceedings involving the accused students are expected later this year. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Student safety School accountability Mandatory reporting laws Public trust in education District leadership Criminal investigations involving minors The Longview case continues to be one of the most closely watched education and accountability stories in Washington state. #Longview #MarkMorrisHighSchool #WashingtonState #StudentSafety #Education #SchoolBoard #Accountability #BreakingNews #Investigation #USNews 2026-05-29T23:30:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Longview School DistrictMark Morris High SchoolAssault AllegationsStudent SafetySchool AccountabilityInvestigationWashington StateMandatory Reporting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1917235/trump-says-new-drug-pricing-policy-could-cut-presc-QoO1ORVODf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1917235_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1917235_original_360.mp4 Trump Says New Drug Pricing Policy Could Cut Prescription Costs Dramatically Donald Trump says his administration is making progress on lowering prescription drug costs, arguing that Americans have long paid significantly higher prices than consumers in other countries for the same medications. Speaking about healthcare costs, Trump pointed to the administration's "Most Favored Nation" pricing approach and claimed it is already helping drive down prescription drug prices. TOP STORY: TRUMP TOUTS LOWER DRUG PRICES According to Trump: “We're delivering record-setting discounts on prescription drugs.” Trump claimed: ➡️ Nearly 1,000 additional low-cost generic drugs have been added to a federal pricing website ➡️ Americans are beginning to see lower prescription costs ➡️ The administration is targeting large international pricing disparities According to Trump: “We have drugs down 400%, 500%, 600%.” Trump argued those figures reflect the large differences that previously existed between U.S. drug prices and prices paid overseas. COMPARING U.S. PRICES TO OTHER COUNTRIES Trump said Americans often paid substantially more for the same medications than consumers in Europe. According to Trump: “A pill that would sell in Germany or London for $10 was selling here for $130.” The administration argues: ➡️ Foreign governments negotiate lower drug prices ➡️ U.S. consumers have historically subsidized pharmaceutical research and development ➡️ International price differences have unfairly burdened American patients “MOST FAVORED NATION” APPROACH Trump also highlighted his administration's "Most Favored Nation" pricing model. Under that concept: ➡️ The United States seeks pricing comparable to the lowest prices paid by other developed countries ➡️ Pharmaceutical companies face pressure to reduce costs ➡️ Federal officials aim to increase affordability for consumers According to Trump: “Every single country agreed and every drug company agreed.” Trump also claimed tariff pressure helped bring parties to the negotiating table. HEALTHCARE COSTS REMAIN A MAJOR ISSUE Supporters argue: ➡️ Lower prescription prices could save patients billions ➡️ Seniors and those with chronic illnesses could benefit significantly ➡️ Greater price transparency is needed throughout the healthcare system Critics argue: ➡️ Pharmaceutical pricing remains highly complex ➡️ International pricing systems operate differently than the U.S. market ➡️ Long-term impacts on innovation and drug development remain debated Prescription drug affordability continues to be one of the most significant healthcare issues facing American consumers. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Prescription drug costs Medicare spending Healthcare affordability Pharmaceutical companies Seniors and patients Federal healthcare policy Drug pricing remains a major political and economic issue as policymakers continue debating how to reduce costs while maintaining access to new treatments. #Trump #PrescriptionDrugs #Healthcare #DrugPrices #Medicare #Politics #HealthPolicy #BreakingNews #Economy #USNews 2026-05-30T12:30:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 TrumpDrug PricesHealthcarePolicyPrescription DrugsUS NewsEconomyMedicare https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1917274/state-and-local-governments-are-reversing-course-o-x_h5ymoYil https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1917274_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1917274_original_360.mp4 State and Local Governments Are Reversing Course on AI Data Centers and Tax Breaks Wisconsin's Dane County is considering an 18-month moratorium on new hyperscale data centers as concerns grow over taxpayer subsidies, electricity demand, power grid strain, and limited long-term job creation. Center Square reporter John Stief joins us to discuss why local governments are reevaluating the incentives offered to massive AI-driven data center projects. The conversation explores how states across the country are reassessing tax breaks, energy consumption, infrastructure costs, and economic benefits tied to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and hyperscale data centers. With some facilities projected to consume enormous amounts of electricity, lawmakers are questioning whether current policies adequately protect taxpayers and local communities. Topics include: Wisconsin's proposed data center moratorium AI infrastructure expansion Data center tax incentives and subsidies Electricity consumption and power grid concerns Economic impact and job creation State and local government policy responses The future of AI development in America #AI #DataCenters #Wisconsin #ArtificialIntelligence #EnergyPolicy #TechnologyNews #TaxpayerMoney #PowerGrid #MadisonWI #HyperscaleDataCenters 2026-05-30T13:00:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 561 AIData CentersTax BreaksGovernment PolicyWisconsinEnergy ConsumptionPower GridEconomic ImpactArtificial IntelligenceInfrastructure https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1917301/doug-burgum-says-u-s-energy-production-is-reshapin-uDFrzBd8bG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1917301_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1917301_original_360.mp4 Doug Burgum Says U.S. Energy Production Is Reshaping Global Geopolitics Doug Burgum says the Trump administration's energy policies are reshaping global energy markets, pointing to increased oil production in Alaska and closer energy cooperation with Venezuela as key developments. Burgum argued that energy influence is shifting toward the Western Hemisphere as domestic production and regional partnerships expand. TOP STORY: BURGUM SAYS ENERGY LANDSCAPE IS CHANGING According to Burgum: “The center of geopolitics around energy has moved from other parts of the world to the Western Hemisphere.” Burgum argued: ➡️ Increased oil production is strengthening North American energy security ➡️ Venezuela's oil sector is becoming more integrated with U.S. energy markets ➡️ Domestic production is helping improve supply and affordability He described recent developments as: “An amazing transformation.” VENEZUELA PARTNERSHIP HIGHLIGHTED Burgum pointed to renewed U.S.-Venezuela cooperation as a major shift in energy policy. According to Burgum: “You turn Venezuela from a sanctioned adversary into a strategic ally.” Recent administration efforts have included expanded engagement with Venezuela's energy and mining sectors as the U.S. seeks additional oil supplies and access to critical minerals. Burgum argued that Venezuelan crude flowing to Gulf Coast refineries is helping support energy supplies and strengthen regional cooperation. ALASKA OIL PRODUCTION EXPANDING Burgum also highlighted developments on Alaska's North Slope. According to his remarks: ➡️ New production is coming online through the Pikka project ➡️ Additional oil is expected to flow into the Alaska pipeline system ➡️ Production increases could significantly boost pipeline throughput The administration has prioritized expanded drilling opportunities in Alaska as part of its broader energy agenda. ENERGY POLICY REMAINS CENTRAL ISSUE Supporters argue: ➡️ Increased domestic production improves energy security ➡️ Greater supply can help stabilize prices ➡️ North American energy resources reduce dependence on overseas producers Critics argue: ➡️ Global oil prices remain influenced by international events and conflicts ➡️ Energy market impacts can take time to materialize ➡️ Some claims regarding price effects remain debated. Recent reporting has noted that gasoline prices have risen amid conflict-related disruptions despite administration efforts to increase supply. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Energy prices U.S. oil production Alaska energy development Venezuela relations National security Global energy markets The administration continues to make energy production and energy security a central part of its economic and foreign policy strategy. #DougBurgum #Energy #Oil #Alaska #Venezuela #Politics #EnergySecurity #GasPrices #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-30T14:00:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 Doug BurgumUS EnergyGeopoliticsOil ProductionVenezuelaAlaskaEnergy SecurityGlobal Markets https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1917306/nra-criticizes-hochul-s-ghost-gun-ban-pXnkiw7BDx https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1917306_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1917306_original_360.mp4 NRA Criticizes Hochul's "Ghost Gun" Ban New York approves new restrictions on 3D-printed "ghost guns" and faces legal challenges from Second Amendment advocates. Louisiana reaches a major settlement with ExxonMobil over coastal land erosion claims. California lawmakers advance a housing bill aimed at increasing development near transit hubs. Meanwhile, North Carolina moves to restrict state employees from participating in prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket using non-public information. In this episode of Center Square Daily, we break down the latest state government actions, legislation, legal battles, housing policy developments, environmental settlements, and ethics rules impacting taxpayers across America. Stories Covered: New York ghost gun restrictions NRA response and legal challenges Governor Kathy Hochul budget agreement Louisiana and ExxonMobil settlement Coastal erosion disputes California housing development legislation Transit-oriented development projects North Carolina prediction market restrictions Kalshi and Polymarket regulations State government ethics policies Subscribe for daily coverage of state government, public policy, taxpayer issues, and legislative news from across the United States. #StatePolitics #GhostGuns #CaliforniaHousing #ExxonMobil #Polymarket #Kalshi #PublicPolicy #StateGovernment #TaxpayerNews 2026-05-30T14:00:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 288 NRAGhost GunsNew YorkKathy HochulLouisianaExxonMobilCoastal ErosionCalifornia HousingTransit-Oriented DevelopmentNorth CarolinaPrediction MarketsPolymarketKalshiEthics RulesState Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1917329/deadliest-industrial-accident-in-recent-washington-PM9pmQEuOz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1917329_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1917329_original_360.mp4 Deadliest Industrial Accident in Recent Washington History | 11 Workers Feared Dead at Paper Mill A devastating industrial accident at the Nippon Dynawave paper mill in Longview, Washington has become the deadliest workplace disaster in recent state history. Officials confirm 8 workers are dead and 3 remain missing and presumed dead after a massive 900,000-gallon chemical tank imploded during a shift change. Washington State Senator Jeff Wilson, whose son works at the facility, describes the tragedy as a “worst case scenario.” Investigators are still searching for answers about what caused the catastrophic failure involving white liquor, a highly corrosive chemical used in paper production. Environmental agencies including the EPA and Washington Department of Ecology are now monitoring possible contamination of the Columbia River and nearby drinking water systems. In today’s Center Square Daily: Deadly Nippon Dynawave paper mill implosion Investigation into chemical tank failure Environmental concerns in Longview, WA Community reaction and emergency response Subscribe for daily coverage of state and national policy stories that matter. #Washington #IndustrialAccident #PaperMill #BreakingNews #LongviewWA #EPA #ChemicalExplosion #WorkplaceSafety #CenterSquare #News 2026-05-30T15:00:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 330 industrial accidentWashingtonpaper millLongview WAchemical tankworkplace safetydeadly accidentbreaking newsEPAColumbia Riverchemical explosion https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1917342/dcyf-faces-scrutiny-following-whistleblower-allega-hH9BasQ8Da https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1917342_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1917342_original_360.mp4 DCYF Faces Scrutiny Following Whistleblower Allegations of Theft New public records obtained by The Center Square reveal that a whistleblower raised concerns directly with DCYF Secretary Tana Senn regarding alleged theft at the Echo Glen Children's Center, a juvenile rehabilitation facility in Snoqualmie. The records show the whistleblower communicated with agency leadership and met with Senn to discuss the concerns. The allegations remain unproven, but the records are raising questions about what agency leaders knew, what actions were taken, and whether any investigation followed. TOP STORY: WHISTLEBLOWER CONTACTED DCYF LEADERSHIP According to the records: ➡️ A whistleblower communicated directly with Secretary Tana Senn ➡️ Meetings were held to discuss concerns at Echo Glen ➡️ The allegations involved possible misuse of public resources and facility-related spending ➡️ The whistleblower sought to bring concerns to the highest levels of the agency According to the discussion, the communications were intentionally vague in writing, with more detailed concerns reportedly discussed during meetings. QUESTIONS REMAIN ABOUT INVESTIGATION According to the interview: The State Auditor's Office reportedly indicated it was not conducting an investigation DCYF has not publicly detailed any findings The agency has not publicly confirmed whether wrongdoing occurred Reporters say they have not received follow-up information after publication of the story The discussion emphasized that the allegations remain allegations and that no public findings have been released confirming misconduct. WHAT THE ALLEGATIONS INVOLVE According to information discussed during the interview, the allegations do not center on residents stealing items. Instead, the concerns reportedly involve: ➡️ Potential misuse of facility funds ➡️ Personal expenses allegedly being charged as work-related expenses ➡️ Questions regarding oversight and approval processes The precise nature and scale of the alleged activity have not been publicly established. DCYF FACES CONTINUED SCRUTINY The interview also noted that the allegations arrive amid broader scrutiny of DCYF involving: Lawsuits against the agency Questions surrounding childcare subsidy oversight Staffing and retention challenges Ongoing public accountability debates Reporters say additional records requests and inquiries are ongoing and that further reporting may follow as more information becomes available. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Government accountability Public spending oversight Juvenile rehabilitation programs State agency transparency Whistleblower protections Taxpayer confidence The allegations at Echo Glen remain under scrutiny as reporters and public officials seek answers about what occurred, who knew about it, and whether appropriate action was taken. #DCYF #EchoGlen #WashingtonState #GovernmentAccountability #Whistleblower #Transparency #InvestigativeReporting #Politics #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-30T15:30:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 684 DCYFEcho GlenWashington StateTheft AllegationsWhistleblowerGovernment AccountabilityJuvenile RehabilitationTransparencyState AgencyPublic Spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1917343/marco-rubio-says-u-s-working-to-prevent-ebola-case-oIipecKt6F https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1917343_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1917343_original_360.mp4 Marco Rubio Says U.S. Working to Prevent Ebola Cases From Entering America Marco Rubio says the Trump administration is closely monitoring the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa and is working with multiple federal agencies to prevent the disease from reaching the United States. Rubio emphasized that protecting Americans remains the administration's top priority and said efforts are underway both overseas and at U.S. entry points to contain the outbreak. TOP STORY: RUBIO ADDRESSES EBOLA CONCERNS According to Rubio: “We cannot and will not allow any cases of Ebola to enter the United States.” Rubio said: ➡️ The State Department is coordinating with federal health agencies ➡️ The administration is focused on containing the outbreak abroad ➡️ Protecting Americans remains the top priority The comments come as health officials continue monitoring Ebola cases centered in parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. CONTAINMENT EFFORTS UNDERWAY According to Rubio: “We've surged assistance to make sure that is being contained there.” Federal agencies involved include: ➡️ The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ➡️ U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ➡️ The U.S. Department of State Rubio said the goal is to stop the outbreak at its source and limit international spread. TRAVEL AND SCREENING MEASURES Rubio also highlighted ongoing monitoring efforts involving international travel. According to the remarks: Federal agencies are tracking developments closely Officials are working to identify potential risks Screening and monitoring efforts are intended to prevent infected individuals from entering the country Rubio stated: “We're very involved in tracking people just to make sure that nobody comes into this country that has Ebola.” ADMINISTRATION SEEKS TO REASSURE PUBLIC Rubio emphasized that federal officials believe current measures are working and that Americans should remain informed but not panic. According to Rubio: “Americans should feel assured that the president and his administration is doing everything we can to protect them.” Health officials continue monitoring the outbreak while coordinating with international partners and local governments in affected regions. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Public health International travel Disease prevention National security Emergency preparedness Global health response Federal officials say containing outbreaks overseas remains one of the most effective ways to prevent public health threats from reaching the United States. #MarcoRubio #Ebola #PublicHealth #CDC #HHS #NationalSecurity #GlobalHealth #BreakingNews #Politics #USNews 2026-05-30T15:30:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Marco RubioEbolaPublic HealthCDCHHSNational SecurityGlobal HealthTravelScreeningContainment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1917377/democrats-break-ranks-with-mayor-over-public-safet-d_pSBslfHi https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1917377_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1917377_original_360.mp4 Democrats Break Ranks With Mayor Over Public Safety Concerns A Seattle City Council member is raising concerns about the city's preparedness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, warning that Seattle may not be as ready as it should be to host one of the largest sporting events in the world. The council member is calling on Mayor Katie Wilson to activate previously approved security cameras in the Stadium District and SODO, where World Cup matches will be played. Supporters argue the cameras are a critical public safety tool, while opponents have raised concerns about privacy and potential federal access to surveillance footage. According to city leaders, the cameras include privacy safeguards designed to prevent misuse and limit access to sensitive information. However, with hundreds of thousands of visitors expected to travel to Seattle for the World Cup, some officials believe the city cannot afford to delay implementing additional security measures. In this video: • Seattle security concerns ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup • Calls to activate security cameras in the Stadium District and SODO • Debate over privacy protections and public safety • Mayor Katie Wilson's opposition to camera activation • How Seattle is preparing for one of the world's largest sporting events • What city leaders say needs to happen before the World Cup arrives Washington In Focus Daily brings you the latest Washington state political news, government accountability reporting, public safety coverage, and policy debates shaping the future of the Evergreen State. #Seattle #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #SeattlePolitics #PublicSafety #KatieWilson #SeattleCityCouncil #WorldCupSecurity #WashingtonState #BreakingNews #SeattleNews #GovernmentAccountability #Politics #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonInFocusDaily 2026-05-30T16:30:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 175 SeattleWorld Cup 2026Security camerasPublic safetyPrivacySeattle City CouncilMayor Katie WilsonFIFA World CupSurveillanceWashington state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1917385/walsh-calls-for-caution-as-police-continue-aiden-b-6hBV8zGg6Q https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1917385_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1917385_original_360.mp4 Walsh Calls for Caution as Police Continue Aiden Bivens Investigation Jim Walsh is urging caution as investigators continue examining the death of 4-year-old Aiden Bivens in Aberdeen. The case has drawn statewide attention after family concerns ultimately led authorities to discover the child's body, but Walsh says it is important to allow investigators to complete their work before drawing conclusions. TOP STORY: INVESTIGATION REMAINS ACTIVE According to Walsh: “Someone notified the authorities and the little boy was found buried in a shallow grave.” Walsh said: ➡️ Extended family members became concerned after not seeing Aiden for some time ➡️ Authorities were contacted to check on the child's welfare ➡️ Police later made the tragic discovery The case remains under active investigation by the Aberdeen Police Department. WALSH URGES CAUTION While acknowledging the disturbing nature of the case, Walsh cautioned against speculation. According to Walsh: “It's easy to presume this or that, but we should try not to do that.” He emphasized: ➡️ Investigators are still gathering evidence ➡️ Important facts have not yet been publicly released ➡️ The public should wait for official findings before drawing conclusions Walsh added: “Let the police finish their investigation and come up with their narrative of what happened.” COMMUNITY SEEKING ANSWERS The case has generated widespread concern across Washington. Questions remain regarding: The timeline of events What happened to Aiden Whether criminal charges will ultimately be filed The role of child welfare agencies and family members Authorities have released only limited information while the investigation remains ongoing. FOCUS REMAINS ON FACTS Walsh said the priority should remain on allowing law enforcement to complete a thorough investigation. Supporters of that approach argue: ➡️ Early speculation can spread misinformation ➡️ Investigators need time to establish facts ➡️ Families deserve accurate answers Officials are expected to release additional information as the investigation progresses. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Child safety Criminal investigations Public trust Child welfare oversight Family protection systems Community accountability As investigators continue their work, many in Washington are waiting for answers about what happened to Aiden Bivens and whether additional action will follow. #AidenBivens #Aberdeen #WashingtonState #ChildWelfare #PublicSafety #Investigation #JimWalsh #BreakingNews #Accountability #USNews 2026-05-30T17:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 Aiden BivensAberdeenWashington StateChild WelfareInvestigationJim WalshPoliceCautionPublic Safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1917397/new-transparency-report-names-washington-s-winners-zJ9aLLPCFx https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1917397_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1917397_original_360.mp4 New Transparency Report Names Washington's 'Winners and Sinners' A new report from the Washington Coalition for Open Government is shining a spotlight on how quickly state and local agencies respond to public records requests—and the results reveal major differences across Washington. Using seven years of state data, the organization compiled a "Winners and Sinners" list ranking agencies based on the average amount of time it takes them to fulfill public records requests. Some agencies are responding in a matter of hours, while others take months to produce public documents. Among the findings: • Sumner School District ranked as the slowest agency reviewed, averaging 213 days to complete records requests • Evergreen State College averaged nearly 143 days to fulfill requests • North City Water District responded in an average of just 0.2 days • Norcom 911 averaged less than one day despite handling a large volume of requests • Watchdog groups continue raising concerns about transparency and government accountability • Only a small number of Washington lawmakers have signed pledges not to invoke legislative privilege Supporters of public records laws say timely access to government documents is critical for transparency, accountability, and public trust. Critics argue some agencies may be understaffed or struggling with inefficient systems that slow the process. Washington In Focus Daily brings you the latest coverage of Washington state government, transparency issues, public accountability, investigative reporting, and state politics. #WashingtonState #PublicRecords #Transparency #GovernmentAccountability #OpenGovernment #WashingtonPolitics #InvestigativeJournalism #PublicDisclosure #StateGovernment #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonInFocusDaily #Accountability #Politics #Watchdog #OpenRecords 2026-05-30T17:30:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 431 Washington statepublic recordstransparencygovernment accountabilityopen governmentstate politicsinvestigative reportingpublic disclosurewatchdogopen records https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1917446/trump-criticizes-obama-era-iran-deal-promotes-abra-TGr6FlVKkm https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1917446_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1917446_original_360.mp4 Trump Criticizes Obama-Era Iran Deal, Promotes Abraham Accords Expansion Donald Trump says he is unwilling to accept what he described as a weak agreement with Iran and is instead focused on securing broader diplomatic progress throughout the Middle East, including expanding participation in the Abraham Accords. Trump also sharply criticized the Obama-era Iran nuclear agreement while highlighting ongoing efforts to bring additional nations into regional normalization agreements. TOP STORY: TRUMP REJECTS “BAD DEAL” According to Trump: “I'm not going to do this to get a crummy agreement.” Trump argued that any future agreement involving Iran must avoid mistakes he believes were made under previous administrations. He specifically criticized the Iran nuclear deal negotiated during the Obama administration, calling it: “The worst agreement ever signed.” Trump said he believes stronger diplomatic and economic pressure has created opportunities for a different approach in the region. ABRAHAM ACCORDS REMAIN A PRIORITY Trump also emphasized the importance of expanding the Abraham Accords. The agreements, first negotiated during Trump's first term, normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations. According to Trump: “We'd like to have them join the Abraham Accords.” Trump referenced countries including: Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates Qatar He described additional participation as potentially: “Historic.” DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS CONTINUE Trump said ongoing negotiations are being led by senior administration officials and advisers. According to his remarks: ➡️ Discussions are continuing with regional partners ➡️ Expanding diplomatic ties remains a major objective ➡️ The administration sees normalization agreements as a pathway toward greater regional stability Supporters argue broader participation could: Improve regional security Increase economic cooperation Reduce long-term tensions between nations MIDDLE EAST STRATEGY IN FOCUS Trump suggested that recent geopolitical developments may create new opportunities for diplomatic breakthroughs. Supporters of the Abraham Accords argue: ➡️ The agreements represent one of the most significant diplomatic shifts in the region in decades ➡️ Additional participation could further reshape Middle East politics ➡️ Economic and security cooperation could expand substantially Critics maintain that broader regional challenges, including conflicts involving Iran and Gaza, continue complicating diplomatic efforts. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: U.S. foreign policy Middle East diplomacy Israel-Arab relations Iran negotiations Regional security International alliances Expansion of the Abraham Accords remains one of the most significant foreign policy objectives currently being pursued in the Middle East. #Trump #AbrahamAccords #MiddleEast #ForeignPolicy #Iran #Israel #SaudiArabia #Diplomacy #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-30T18:30:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 TrumpIran DealAbraham AccordsMiddle EastForeign PolicySaudi ArabiaIsraelDiplomacy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1917473/burgum-says-interior-department-slashed-oil-drilli-a7CzznoTka https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1917473_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1917473_original_360.mp4 Burgum Says Interior Department Slashed Oil Drilling Permit Backlog Doug Burgum says the Trump administration has dramatically reduced a backlog of oil and gas drilling applications on federal land, arguing that faster permitting is helping drive new investment and energy production across the country. Burgum highlighted efforts by the Bureau of Land Management to speed up approvals and reduce delays that energy companies have long criticized. TOP STORY: THOUSANDS OF APPLICATIONS BACKLOGGED According to Burgum: “We inherited ... 5,600 unprocessed applications to drill for oil and gas on public land.” Burgum said the backlog was concentrated in one district near Carlsbad and created significant delays for energy producers seeking permits. According to his remarks: ➡️ Companies faced lengthy approval timelines ➡️ Investment decisions were often delayed ➡️ Energy development on federal lands slowed considerably BACKLOG REDUCED BY 91% According to Burgum: “The team ... has dropped that by 91%.” Burgum credited employees at the Bureau of Land Management for accelerating permit reviews and improving processing times. He argued that: ➡️ Faster approvals provide more certainty for businesses ➡️ Energy companies are more willing to invest when permitting timelines are predictable ➡️ Reduced delays help increase production on federal lands ROYALTIES FUND LOCAL COMMUNITIES Burgum emphasized that energy development on federal lands generates royalty payments that support public services. According to his remarks: “That money comes to all of our citizens.” He said royalty revenues help fund: Local governments State budgets Public schools Infrastructure projects Supporters of expanded drilling often point to those revenues as an important economic benefit for energy-producing regions. RECORD LEASE SALES REPORTED Burgum also argued that improved permitting has helped boost participation in federal lease sales. According to Burgum: “It's one of the reasons why they had a record lease sale.” He suggested companies are more willing to bid on federal leases when they believe permits can be approved quickly. According to Burgum: “I'm going to get a permit to drill and it's not going to take me five years to get it.” He claimed some approvals now take: ➡️ A month or less ➡️ Far less time than under previous processes WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: U.S. energy production Federal land management Oil and gas development State and local revenues Energy investment Domestic energy policy The debate over energy permitting remains central to broader discussions about economic growth, environmental regulation, and America's energy future. #DougBurgum #Energy #OilAndGas #PublicLands #InteriorDepartment #BLM #EnergyPolicy #Politics #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-30T20:00:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Doug BurgumOil drillingPermitsFederal landEnergy policyBLMInterior DeptInvestmentProductionRoyalty payments https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1917495/jim-walsh-compares-aiden-bevins-case-to-oakley-car-5YiESywZ_h https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1917495_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1917495_original_360.mp4 Jim Walsh Compares Aiden Bevins Case to Oakley Carlson Disappearance Jim Walsh says one of the most striking aspects of the Aiden Bevins case is how closely it resembles the disappearance of Oakley Carlson, another Grays Harbor County child whose case captured statewide attention. Walsh argues that similarities between the two cases are raising new questions about child welfare oversight and whether warning signs were missed before tragedy occurred. TOP STORY: WALSH SEES STRIKING SIMILARITIES According to Walsh: “The facts in the Aiden Bevins case and the Oakley Carlson case are very similar.” Walsh said many residents in Grays Harbor County and across Washington have noticed parallels between the two tragedies. According to his remarks: ➡️ Both cases involved young children from the same region ➡️ Both generated major public concern about child welfare oversight ➡️ Both raised questions about intervention before tragedy occurred OAKLEY CARLSON CASE STILL RESONATES Walsh referenced the case of Oakley Carlson, who disappeared from Grays Harbor County and was later legally declared dead despite her body never being recovered. The Oakley case became one of Washington's most widely followed child welfare investigations and prompted extensive debate about: Child protection systems Family reunification decisions State oversight responsibilities According to Walsh: “The body was never found.” AIDEN BIVENS CASE RENEWS QUESTIONS The death of Aiden Bevins has renewed those same discussions. According to reports: ➡️ Concerned relatives alerted authorities after not seeing Aiden ➡️ Police later discovered his body buried in a shallow grave ➡️ The investigation remains active Officials have cautioned that many facts remain unknown and that investigators continue gathering evidence. CHILD WELFARE DEBATE CONTINUES Supporters of reform argue the similarities between the two cases highlight broader concerns involving: ➡️ Child safety monitoring ➡️ Family reunification policies ➡️ Foster care oversight ➡️ DCYF decision-making Critics of current policies say both cases demonstrate the need for stronger protections for vulnerable children. Others caution that each case is unique and should be evaluated based on its own facts and circumstances. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Child welfare policy Foster care oversight Family reunification decisions DCYF accountability Child safety protections Public confidence in state systems As investigators continue examining the Aiden Bivens case, comparisons to the Oakley Carlson disappearance are likely to remain part of the broader debate over how Washington protects vulnerable children. #AidenBevins #OakleyCarlson #WashingtonState #ChildWelfare #DCYF #FosterCare #PublicSafety #Accountability #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-30T21:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Aiden BevinsOakley CarlsonChild WelfareWashington StateDCYFFoster CareMissing ChildrenChild SafetyGris Harbor County https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1917523/trump-says-military-recruitment-reaches-record-hig-8wLGQgcN_j https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1917523_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1917523_original_360.mp4 Trump Says Military Recruitment Reaches Record Highs Under New Administration Donald Trump says military recruitment has surged since the 2024 election, arguing that all branches of the armed forces are now experiencing record recruiting numbers after several years of recruiting challenges. Trump also said recruitment gains are being seen among police officers and firefighters, which he attributed to renewed confidence in the country and public service professions. TOP STORY: TRUMP TOUTS RECRUITMENT SURGE According to Trump: “We've had numbers of recruitment the likes of which we've never had.” Trump argued: ➡️ Military recruiting struggled under the previous administration ➡️ Recruiting momentum began shortly after the 2024 election ➡️ Every branch of the military is now seeing significant gains According to Trump: “Record recruitment in every single branch.” The comments come as military recruiting has become a major topic in national defense and workforce discussions. RECRUITMENT CHALLENGES WERE A MAJOR ISSUE For several years, military leaders expressed concerns about: Missed recruiting targets A shrinking pool of eligible applicants Competition from the private sector Declining interest in military service Trump argued those challenges have now begun to reverse. According to Trump: “They couldn't recruit anybody with a uniform.” POLICE AND FIRE RECRUITMENT ALSO MENTIONED Trump expanded the discussion beyond the military, claiming that: ➡️ Police departments are seeing stronger recruitment ➡️ Fire departments are attracting more applicants ➡️ Public service careers are becoming more appealing According to Trump: “That includes police and firemen.” He suggested improved recruitment reflects increased enthusiasm for serving in public safety roles. NATIONAL SECURITY AND WORKFORCE IMPLICATIONS Military recruiting remains a critical issue because staffing levels directly affect: ➡️ Military readiness ➡️ National defense capabilities ➡️ Training pipelines ➡️ Future force structure planning Supporters argue stronger recruitment helps strengthen readiness and long-term military effectiveness. Critics note that recruiting trends are often influenced by multiple factors, including economic conditions, demographic shifts, education levels, and broader labor market trends. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: U.S. military readiness National security Police staffing Fire department staffing Public service careers Workforce development Military recruitment remains one of the most important indicators of future force readiness as the armed services work to meet personnel requirements and maintain operational capabilities. #Trump #MilitaryRecruitment #Military #NationalSecurity #Army #Navy #AirForce #PublicSafety #Politics #USNews 2026-05-30T23:00:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 TrumpMilitary recruitmentPolice recruitmentFirefighter recruitmentNational securityPublic safetyUS newsPolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1917709/bessent-pushes-for-digital-asset-regulation-and-cr-NI-jDHNN2x https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1917709_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1917709_original_360.mp4 Bessent Pushes for Digital Asset Regulation and Crypto Clarity Scott Bessent says the Trump administration has ruled out creating a central bank digital currency while pushing Congress to advance legislation aimed at providing clearer rules for cryptocurrencies and digital assets. Bessent argued that bringing more digital asset activity under U.S. regulatory oversight would strengthen consumer protections and help establish America as a global leader in financial innovation. TOP STORY: BESSENT REJECTS CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY According to Bessent: “There will be no central bank digital currency.” Bessent argued: ➡️ A government-issued digital currency raises privacy concerns for some Americans ➡️ The administration opposes policies that could increase government tracking of financial transactions ➡️ The issue has been effectively taken off the table The debate over a potential digital dollar has become a major topic among lawmakers, financial institutions, and cryptocurrency advocates. STABLECOIN LEGISLATION MOVING FORWARD Bessent highlighted recent bipartisan efforts involving stablecoin regulation. According to his remarks: ➡️ Stablecoin legislation has advanced with bipartisan support ➡️ Congress is considering additional digital asset legislation ➡️ Regulators are working toward clearer rules for the industry Supporters argue that regulatory certainty could encourage innovation while providing stronger consumer protections. “BRING DIGITAL ASSETS INTO THE UNITED STATES” Bessent said one of the administration's primary goals is making the United States a global center for digital asset development. According to Bessent: “We have to make digital assets come into the United States.” He argued: ➡️ Clear rules encourage investment ➡️ U.S. oversight can improve standards ➡️ Domestic regulation is preferable to offshore markets According to Bessent: “All the nonsense that happens... that's because it's the wild wild west offshore.” CRYPTO REGULATION REMAINS MAJOR ISSUE The administration's approach focuses on: Regulatory clarity Stablecoin oversight Consumer protections Encouraging innovation Expanding U.S. competitiveness Supporters say clearer rules could: ➡️ Attract investment to the United States ➡️ Reduce regulatory uncertainty ➡️ Strengthen America's position in financial technology Critics continue debating how much regulation is necessary and what role government should play in overseeing digital assets. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Cryptocurrency markets Stablecoins Digital asset regulation Financial innovation Consumer protections U.S. competitiveness in fintech Congress is expected to continue debating digital asset legislation as policymakers seek to balance innovation, oversight, and financial stability. #ScottBessent #Crypto #Bitcoin #DigitalAssets #Stablecoins #Cryptocurrency #Finance #Politics #Fintech #USNews 2026-05-31T12:30:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 CBDCDigital AssetsCrypto RegulationStablecoinsScott BessentUS PolicyFintech https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1917738/trump-says-gas-prices-will-fall-as-energy-markets-ShWsU-Nvg_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1917738_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1917738_original_360.mp4 Trump Says Gas Prices Will Fall as Energy Markets Stabilize Donald Trump says gasoline prices remain higher than many Americans would like, but predicts prices will continue falling as energy markets stabilize and geopolitical tensions ease. Trump pointed to fuel prices during his first administration and argued that increased energy production will help bring costs down for consumers. TOP STORY: TRUMP PREDICTS LOWER GAS PRICES According to Trump: “It'll come down a lot.” Trump acknowledged: ➡️ Fuel prices have declined somewhat recently ➡️ Prices remain elevated in many parts of the country ➡️ Additional reductions are expected in the months ahead According to Trump: “It'll come down to where it was before.” The comments came during a discussion about energy markets and the impact of recent international developments on fuel prices. LOOKING BACK AT LOWER PRICES Trump referenced gasoline prices he observed while traveling during his first term. According to Trump: “We had gas stations — $1.90 a gallon, $1.85, $1.87.” He argued: ➡️ Lower fuel costs benefited consumers ➡️ Domestic energy production helped increase supply ➡️ The administration is working toward similar results again Trump suggested that once current geopolitical disruptions subside, fuel prices could move lower. CALIFORNIA TAXES DRAW CRITICISM Trump also singled out California, arguing that state taxes contribute significantly to higher gasoline prices there. According to Trump: “They charge so much tax.” Trump contended that state tax policies can offset reductions in underlying fuel costs, resulting in higher prices for consumers compared with other states. California has historically recorded some of the highest gasoline prices in the nation due to a combination of taxes, environmental regulations, and fuel formulation requirements. ENERGY PRICES REMAIN MAJOR ISSUE Fuel costs continue to affect: ➡️ Household budgets ➡️ Inflation concerns ➡️ Transportation costs ➡️ Business expenses ➡️ Consumer confidence Supporters of expanded domestic energy production argue that increasing supply can help reduce prices. Others note that global oil markets, refinery capacity, seasonal demand, and international events also play significant roles in determining gasoline prices. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Gasoline prices Household budgets Inflation Energy policy Transportation costs Economic growth Fuel prices remain one of the most closely watched economic indicators as Americans continue feeling the effects of energy costs on everyday expenses. #Trump #GasPrices #Energy #Oil #Economy #Inflation #FuelPrices #Politics #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-31T14:00:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 45 TrumpGas PricesEnergyOilEconomyInflationFuel PricesCalifornia TaxesUS News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1917778/vance-highlights-air-power-and-military-readiness-59fconL_vR https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1917778_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1917778_original_360.mp4 Vance Highlights Air Power and Military Readiness at Air Force Academy JD Vance praised the capabilities of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force during remarks to graduating cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy, emphasizing the role air power plays in national security, deterrence, and global military operations. Vance told graduates they are entering service at a time when American air and space capabilities remain central to U.S. defense strategy. TOP STORY: VANCE PRAISES AIR FORCE CAPABILITIES According to Vance: “When the president needs options, it's our Air Force and our Space Force who provide them.” Vance argued: ➡️ Air power remains one of America's greatest strategic advantages ➡️ U.S. forces provide leaders with military options around the world ➡️ Airmen and Guardians play a critical role in deterrence and national defense The remarks came during commencement ceremonies for graduating Air Force Academy cadets preparing to enter active service. AIR POWER AND GLOBAL REACH According to Vance: “It is American air power that allows us to penetrate denied airspace.” Vance highlighted: ➡️ Long-range strike capabilities ➡️ Precision targeting systems ➡️ Advanced military technology ➡️ Rapid global response capabilities He argued these capabilities allow the United States to respond quickly to threats while projecting power across vast distances. IRAN COMMENTS DRAW ATTENTION Vance also referenced ongoing concerns surrounding Iran's nuclear program. According to Vance: “When the president says he will not allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon...” He told cadets that the military personnel they will soon join are the force behind America's deterrence commitments and national security guarantees. The comments reflected broader administration statements regarding Iran and regional security in the Middle East. NEW OFFICERS PREPARE FOR SERVICE Vance reminded graduates that in just weeks they will begin serving alongside active-duty Air Force and Space Force personnel. According to Vance: ➡️ The next generation of officers will inherit significant responsibilities ➡️ Military readiness remains a national priority ➡️ Service members play a direct role in protecting U.S. interests around the world The speech focused heavily on leadership, military service, and the strategic role of American air and space power. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: U.S. military readiness National security Air Force operations Space Force missions Deterrence strategy Middle East security policy The Air Force Academy graduation comes as the United States continues confronting evolving global security challenges and investing in advanced military capabilities. #JDVance #AirForce #SpaceForce #Military #NationalSecurity #AirForceAcademy #Defense #Politics #USMilitary #USNews 2026-05-31T15:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 JD VanceAir ForceSpace ForceMilitary readinessNational securityAirpowerDeterrenceAir Force AcademyUS MilitaryGlobal operations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1917956/pete-hegseth-says-military-strength-gives-presiden-Y79YNG5sm8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1917956_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1917956_original_360.mp4 Pete Hegseth Says Military Strength Gives President More Diplomatic Options Pete Hegseth says America's military strength gives the president a wide range of options when dealing with adversaries around the world, arguing that a credible military deterrent helps support diplomatic efforts and national security objectives. Speaking about Iran and broader U.S. defense policy, Hegseth emphasized the role service members play in maintaining deterrence and projecting American strength. TOP STORY: HEGSETH PRAISES MILITARY READINESS According to Hegseth: “The adversaries know what's coming for them.” Hegseth argued: ➡️ Military readiness creates leverage for U.S. policymakers ➡️ Adversaries must account for American capabilities ➡️ Strong defense forces expand the president's strategic options According to Hegseth: “You create a whole bunch of options for America and the president.” The remarks focused on deterrence, readiness, and the role of military power in foreign policy. IRAN REMAINS A MAJOR FOCUS Hegseth also discussed Iran's nuclear program and ongoing diplomatic efforts. According to Hegseth: “Iran has a choice.” He described two possible paths: ➡️ Negotiating an agreement regarding its nuclear program ➡️ Facing continued pressure from the United States and its allies Hegseth referenced recent comments from President Trump regarding negotiations and deterrence. “IT'S NOT ME. IT'S YOU GUYS.” One of the most notable moments came when Hegseth shifted attention away from himself and toward American service members. According to Hegseth: “It's not me. It's you guys.” He argued that the strength of U.S. foreign policy ultimately depends on: Military personnel Readiness and training Operational capabilities The credibility of American deterrence The comments highlighted the role of service members in supporting national security objectives around the world. DETERRENCE AND DIPLOMACY Hegseth suggested that military strength and diplomacy work together rather than compete with one another. Supporters of this approach argue: ➡️ Strong military capabilities can discourage conflict ➡️ Adversaries may be more willing to negotiate when deterrence is credible ➡️ National security depends on maintaining readiness Critics often argue that military power alone cannot solve complex geopolitical challenges and that diplomatic engagement remains essential. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: U.S. national security Military readiness Iran policy Nuclear negotiations Global deterrence American foreign policy The administration continues emphasizing military preparedness as a key component of its strategy toward Iran and other international security challenges. #PeteHegseth #Iran #Military #NationalSecurity #Defense #Pentagon #USMilitary #Politics #ForeignPolicy #USNews 2026-05-31T17:00:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Pete HegsethMilitary strengthDiplomacyNational securityIranDeterrenceUS policyDefenseForeign policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1917962/income-tax-repeal-drive-sees-record-breaking-suppo-PgJ0CyWVoo https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1917962_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1917962_original_360.mp4 Income Tax Repeal Drive Sees Record-Breaking Support + LA Homeless to Seattle? Washington's income tax battle is intensifying as the effort to repeal the state's newly approved income tax posts record-breaking signature numbers. Supporters of the repeal initiative say more than 92,000 signatures were collected in the first week alone, putting the measure on a path toward the November ballot. We break down the latest developments, Governor Bob Ferguson's comments on the tax, and why opponents believe the tax could eventually expand beyond high-income earners. Plus, Washington business owners are sounding the alarm over the state's economic climate. Some entrepreneurs say rising taxes, regulations, inflation, tariffs, and economic uncertainty are forcing them to consider moving their businesses and investments out of Washington. Also, Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt is generating controversy after suggesting LA's homeless individuals struggling with addiction will go to Seattle if elected. We examine the comments, the reaction, and the broader debate over homelessness policies in Seattle and Los Angeles. And Rep. John Ley weighs in on the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project, warning that soaring costs, light rail spending, and future toll increases could leave taxpayers footing a much larger bill than originally expected. Stories in this episode: ✔ Washington income tax repeal effort gains record-breaking support ✔ More than 92,000 signatures collected in first week ✔ Bob Ferguson addresses concerns over future income tax expansion ✔ Business leaders warn of economic impacts and capital flight ✔ Spencer Pratt proposes sending homeless individuals to Seattle ✔ Interstate Bridge Replacement Project cost concerns grow ✔ Rep. John Ley sounds alarm over tolls and light rail spending #WashingtonIncomeTax #IncomeTax #WashingtonState #WashingtonPolitics #TaxReform #LetsGoWashington #BobFerguson #Seattle #SeattleHomelessness #HomelessCrisis #SpencerPratt #WashingtonEconomy #SmallBusiness #InterstateBridge #BridgeTolls #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonInFocus #SeattlePolitics #CapitalFlight 2026-05-31T17:00:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1151 income taxWashington statetax reformhomelessnessSeattleLos AngelesSpencer PrattInterstate Bridgetaxationgovernment policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1918002/bessent-says-strong-economy-could-help-republicans-IMzA97nDtv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1918002_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1918002_original_360.mp4 Bessent Says Strong Economy Could Help Republicans in Midterms Scott Bessent defended President Trump's recent comments about the midterm elections, arguing that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is a matter of national security that rises above political considerations. Bessent also offered an optimistic assessment of the U.S. economy, pointing to low unemployment, strong consumer spending, and healthy tax refund numbers as signs of continued economic resilience. TOP STORY: BESSENT DEFENDS TRUMP'S COMMENTS Responding to questions about President Trump's remarks regarding the midterm elections, Bessent characterized the president's position as one rooted in principle rather than politics. According to Bessent: “You're calling President Trump a statesman.” Bessent argued: ➡️ Trump views preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon as a top priority ➡️ National security concerns should take precedence over political calculations ➡️ The administration remains focused on achieving long-term strategic objectives IRAN REMAINS A CENTRAL ISSUE Bessent said the administration continues pursuing efforts to ensure Iran does not develop a nuclear weapon. According to Bessent: “He believes that the most important thing is for Iran never to have a nuclear weapon.” The administration has repeatedly stated that preventing a nuclear-armed Iran remains a core foreign policy objective. Bessent also suggested there may still be opportunities for diplomatic progress. According to Bessent: “Perhaps we have the makings of a deal here.” ECONOMIC OUTLOOK REMAINS POSITIVE Beyond foreign policy, Bessent also discussed the economy. According to his remarks: ➡️ Unemployment remains low ➡️ Tax refunds have been strong ➡️ Consumer spending remains elevated Bessent acknowledged economic challenges remain but argued key indicators continue to show resilience. According to Bessent: “Consumer spending is still quite high.” MIDTERM ELECTIONS IN THE BACKGROUND While discussing the political implications of current policy decisions, Bessent suggested that both successful diplomacy and favorable election outcomes are possible. According to Bessent: “Both things can be true.” He argued that: National security objectives can be pursued Economic growth can continue Political success can still follow The comments come as attention increasingly turns toward upcoming midterm elections and the administration's policy agenda. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: U.S. foreign policy Iran negotiations Midterm elections Economic confidence Consumer spending National security strategy The administration continues balancing major international challenges while seeking to maintain economic growth and political momentum heading into future elections. #ScottBessent #Trump #Iran #Economy #Politics #Midterms #NationalSecurity #ConsumerSpending #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-31T18:30:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Scott BessentEconomyMidtermsTrumpIranNational SecurityConsumer SpendingUS Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1918043/jd-vance-says-new-officers-are-entering-service-du-uIgmcItoab https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1918043_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1918043_original_360.mp4 JD Vance Says New Officers Are Entering Service During Historic Moment JD Vance told graduating cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy that the skills they developed over the last four years may soon be tested in real-world military operations. Speaking during commencement ceremonies, Vance praised active-duty Airmen and Guardians currently serving around the world and emphasized the growing importance of military readiness in an increasingly dangerous global environment. TOP STORY: VANCE TELLS CADETS THEIR TRAINING WILL SOON BE TESTED According to Vance: “Nobody can tell you the skills that you learned over the last four years will remain theoretical.” Vance warned graduates that: ➡️ Future military challenges may arrive quickly ➡️ Their education will soon have practical applications ➡️ The next generation of officers will face significant responsibilities According to Vance: “They will become very practical and very real very soon.” The remarks underscored the administration's focus on military preparedness and readiness. ACTIVE OPERATIONS HIGHLIGHTED Vance pointed to several ongoing military operations as examples of the missions today's Airmen and Guardians are carrying out around the world. According to Vance: “Airmen and Guardians are serving their nation overseas right now.” He cited operations including: ➡️ Operation Epic Fury ➡️ Operation Absolute Resolve ➡️ Operation Southern Spear ➡️ Operation Midnight Hammer Vance said service members involved in those missions have demonstrated exceptional professionalism and capability. PRAISE FOR U.S. MILITARY CAPABILITIES According to Vance: “They've accomplished things that the rest of the world quite literally thought were impossible.” Vance praised: Advanced military capabilities Precision operations Strategic air power The professionalism of Air Force and Space Force personnel He argued that American military forces continue to set global standards for operational effectiveness. “I'VE SEEN THE INTELLIGENCE REPORTS” One of the most notable moments came when Vance referenced intelligence briefings he has received as vice president. According to Vance: “Trust me, I've seen the intelligence reports.” The comment was intended to reinforce the seriousness of current global threats and the importance of maintaining a highly capable military force. Vance encouraged graduates to prepare for a future in which their leadership and training may be called upon sooner than expected. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: U.S. military readiness Air Force operations Space Force missions National security Officer development Global military strategy The Air Force Academy's newest graduates enter service during a period of heightened international tensions and growing emphasis on military preparedness. #JDVance #AirForce #SpaceForce #Military #NationalSecurity #AirForceAcademy #Defense #USMilitary #Politics #USNews 2026-05-31T20:00:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 JD VanceAir Force AcademyMilitary readinessNational securityUS militaryDefenseAir ForceSpace ForceOfficer development https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1918064/treasury-secretary-predicts-lower-energy-prices-an-p_E_tEo2Ev https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1918064_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1918064_original_360.mp4 Treasury Secretary Predicts Lower Energy Prices and Easing Inflation Scott Bessent says the administration expects energy prices to move lower as global oil supplies stabilize, arguing that recent inflation data should be viewed in the context of broader economic trends rather than a single report. Bessent pointed to declining oil prices and strong global supply conditions as reasons for optimism about future inflation readings. TOP STORY: BESSENT SEES LOWER OIL PRICES AHEAD According to Bessent: “The oil market is going to be very well supplied.” Bessent argued: ➡️ Recent supply disruptions may prove temporary ➡️ Global oil supplies remain strong ➡️ Energy prices could move lower in the near future According to Bessent: “We could see prices come down very quickly.” The comments came during a discussion about inflation, oil markets, and broader economic conditions. OIL PRICES ALREADY MOVING LOWER According to Bessent: “Oil prices are down about 10% in May.” He suggested: ➡️ Increased supply is helping stabilize markets ➡️ Shipping activity remains strong ➡️ Energy markets may be better positioned than some analysts expected Bessent also noted that nearly 2,000 ships were reportedly waiting to transit through Gulf shipping routes, suggesting substantial energy and commodity supplies remain in the pipeline. INFLATION DEBATE CONTINUES Bessent pushed back on concerns surrounding a recent inflation report. According to Bessent: “One month doesn't a trend make.” He argued that: Economic trends should be evaluated over longer periods Individual monthly reports can fluctuate Policymakers should focus on broader indicators Bessent noted that the latest monthly PCE inflation reading came in below expectations. CEASEFIRE AND MARKET STABILITY The discussion also touched on ongoing diplomatic efforts and the potential impact of geopolitical developments on energy markets. Questions focused on: ➡️ Possible ceasefire negotiations ➡️ Energy supply disruptions ➡️ The impact of global conflicts on inflation and fuel costs Bessent suggested that stronger energy supplies could help offset some of those concerns moving forward. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Gasoline prices Inflation Consumer spending Energy markets Interest rates Economic growth Energy prices remain one of the most important drivers of inflation, making developments in global oil markets closely watched by consumers, investors, and policymakers. #ScottBessent #Inflation #OilPrices #Economy #Energy #GasPrices #FederalReserve #Politics #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-05-31T21:00:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Scott BessentInflationOil PricesEconomyEnergyGas PricesFederal ReserveUS News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1918135/bessent-says-iran-must-give-up-enriched-uranium-un-UlXrIfWEZT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1918135_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1918135_original_360.mp4 Bessent Says Iran Must Give Up Enriched Uranium Under Any Deal Scott Bessent says negotiations with Iran continue, but emphasized that President Trump has established several non-negotiable conditions for any future agreement. According to Bessent, the administration remains focused on preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon while also ensuring freedom of navigation through key global shipping routes. TOP STORY: BESSENT DETAILS TRUMP'S RED LINES According to Bessent: “President Trump has made it very clear.” Bessent said the administration has established several key conditions that must be met before any agreement can move forward. According to his remarks: ➡️ Iran must surrender its highly enriched uranium ➡️ Iran cannot pursue a nuclear weapon ➡️ International shipping lanes must remain open Bessent suggested those conditions remain central to ongoing diplomatic discussions. NUCLEAR PROGRAM REMAINS PRIMARY ISSUE According to Bessent: “Iran has to turn over their highly enriched uranium.” The administration has repeatedly argued that preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon remains its top objective. According to Bessent: “They cannot pursue a nuclear weapon.” The comments align with previous statements from President Trump and other administration officials regarding Iran's nuclear capabilities. STRAIT OF HORMUZ AND ENERGY SECURITY Bessent also highlighted the importance of maintaining open shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Bessent: “Navigation of the seas has to be free and open.” The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most important energy transit routes, carrying a significant share of global oil exports. Administration officials have repeatedly emphasized: ➡️ Freedom of navigation ➡️ Global energy security ➡️ Uninterrupted commercial shipping as key national security priorities. “HE'S NOT GOING TO TAKE A BAD DEAL” Bessent argued that the administration intends to pursue an agreement only if it meets its core objectives. According to Bessent: “He's not going to take a bad deal.” Bessent added: “He's going to make a great deal for the American people.” The comments reflect the administration's broader approach of combining diplomatic negotiations with firm conditions regarding nuclear development and regional security. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: U.S.-Iran relations Nuclear nonproliferation efforts Global oil markets Energy security International shipping Middle East stability Negotiations involving Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz remain among the most consequential foreign policy and energy issues currently facing the United States and its allies. #ScottBessent #Iran #Trump #ForeignPolicy #NationalSecurity #StraitOfHormuz #EnergySecurity #Politics #MiddleEast #USNews 2026-05-31T23:00:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 IranTrumpNuclear DealUraniumStrait of HormuzForeign PolicyNational SecurityShipping LanesEnergy Security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1918483/sba-says-200-billion-in-fraudulent-ppp-loans-ident-QCbKSgQCtF https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1918483_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1918483_original_360.mp4 SBA Says $200 Billion in Fraudulent PPP Loans Identified U.S. Small Business Administration Secretary Kelly Loeffler says the federal government is aggressively pursuing alleged fraud connected to pandemic-era relief programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). According to Loeffler, investigators have identified approximately $200 billion in potentially fraudulent PPP loans and have already referred billions of dollars in cases to the U.S. Treasury Department and the Department of Justice for collection efforts and potential prosecution. In her remarks, Loeffler argued that fraud harms honest small business owners who pay taxes, create jobs, and follow the rules while others allegedly abuse government programs for personal gain. Key points from the discussion: • SBA identifies roughly $200 billion in potentially fraudulent PPP loans • $22 billion reportedly referred for collection and enforcement actions • Department of Justice pursuing fraud-related prosecutions • Individuals have reportedly received prison sentences in some cases • More than 140,000 individuals barred from receiving future SBA loans • Officials estimate approximately $9 billion in fraud tied to those cases • Administration says protecting taxpayer dollars remains a top priority • Small business owners continue calling for stronger accountability measures Supporters of the crackdown argue that recovering taxpayer funds and prosecuting fraud is critical to maintaining trust in government programs. Others note that investigators must carefully distinguish between intentional fraud and administrative errors that occurred during the rapid rollout of pandemic relief efforts. Washington In Focus Daily brings you the latest coverage of government accountability, economic policy, federal spending, small business issues, and breaking political news from Washington and across the country. #PPP #Fraud #SmallBusiness #SBA #KellyLoeffler #GovernmentAccountability #TaxpayerMoney #DOJ #PandemicRelief #Politics #Economy #BreakingNews #FederalSpending #WashingtonDC #USNews 2026-06-01T12:30:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 60 PPP loansSBA fraudgovernment accountabilitytaxpayer moneyDOJ prosecution https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1919178/longview-disaster-investigation-continues-as-lawsu-WY9hCHuqak https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1919178_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1919178_original_360.mp4 Longview Disaster Investigation Continues as Lawsuits Loom Washington State Senator Jeff Wilson says he has never seen an industrial tank failure like the one that devastated the Nippon Dynawave facility in Longview, killing multiple workers and leaving investigators searching for answers. Wilson, who worked at the site for years as a contractor and whose son currently works at the facility, says major questions remain about exactly what caused the catastrophic failure. While investigators have confirmed it was a tank failure, officials are still working to determine whether the incident involved a structural collapse, a rupture, or another mechanical failure. According to Wilson, one of the most troubling aspects of the disaster is the apparent wall of liquid that was unleashed when the tank began to lean, sending massive amounts of chemical solution across the work area. In this episode: • Senator Jeff Wilson discusses the Longview plant disaster • Investigators continue examining the cause of the tank failure • Questions remain about whether the collapse was structural or mechanical • Recovery efforts continue following the deadly incident • Families seek answers as investigations move forward • Lawsuits are expected following the disaster • Federal investigators and safety officials begin reviewing evidence • Community members continue mourning those lost in the tragedy Wilson says determining exactly what happened will be critical not only for the affected families, but also to ensure a similar tragedy never happens again. Washington In Focus Daily brings you the latest Washington state news, public safety reporting, government accountability coverage, labor issues, and breaking developments from across the Evergreen State. #Longview #JeffWilson #NipponDynawave #WashingtonState #IndustrialAccident #WorkplaceSafety #PlantExplosion #PublicSafety #BreakingNews #LongviewWashington #ChemicalPlant #Investigation #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonInFocusDaily 2026-06-01T16:30:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 Longview disasterJeff WilsonNippon DynawaveTank failureIndustrial accidentWorkplace safetyWashington stateLawsuitsInvestigationChemical plant https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1919318/new-allegations-raise-questions-about-spending-at-D_oXt9SHbY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1919318_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1919318_original_360.mp4 New Allegations Raise Questions About Spending at State Youth Facility New details are emerging regarding whistleblower allegations involving Echo Glen Children's Center, a state-run juvenile rehabilitation facility operated by the Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). According to the whistleblower, the allegations do not involve residents or youth at the facility. Instead, the concerns center on the alleged misuse of public resources and taxpayer-funded expenses. The whistleblower claims that certain personal expenses may have been improperly submitted or charged as facility-related costs, raising questions about oversight, accountability, and internal controls. It is important to note that these remain allegations and no formal findings have been released publicly confirming wrongdoing. In this episode: • New details emerge regarding Echo Glen whistleblower allegations • Claims focus on the alleged misuse of taxpayer-funded resources • Questions raised about facility spending and expense reporting • Public records show concerns were brought to agency leadership • DCYF faces renewed scrutiny over oversight and accountability • Investigators and reporters continue seeking answers • Officials have not publicly released findings confirming misconduct Supporters of additional oversight argue the allegations highlight the importance of transparency and accountability when public funds are involved. Others caution that investigations should be allowed to run their course before conclusions are reached. Washington In Focus Daily brings you the latest coverage of Washington state government, public accountability, transparency issues, investigative reporting, and breaking developments across the state. #EchoGlen #DCYF #Whistleblower #GovernmentAccountability #TaxpayerMoney #WashingtonState #Transparency #InvestigativeJournalism #PublicRecords #StateGovernment #Politics #BreakingNews #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonNews #WashingtonInFocusDaily 2026-06-01T18:42:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Echo GlenDCYFWhistleblowerGovernment AccountabilityTaxpayer MoneyWashington StateTransparencyPublic RecordsState GovernmentMisuse of Funds https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1919524/seattle-father-speaks-out-after-bullets-hit-family--qxbh4-QvK https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1919524_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1919524_original_360.mp4 Seattle Father Speaks Out After Bullets Hit Family Home A Seattle resident is calling for immediate action from city leaders after a series of violent incidents struck his neighborhood, including gunfire that hit his home just feet from his infant child's bedroom. #Seattle #PublicSafety #SeattleCrime #GunViolence #SeattlePolitics #Crime #CommunitySafety #WashingtonState #SeattleNews #GovernmentAccountability #BreakingNews #PublicSafetyPolicy #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonInFocusDaily #SeattleCouncil 2026-06-01T20:40:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 SeattlePublic safetyCrimeGun violenceFamily homeCommunity safetyGovernment accountabilitySeattle news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1919544/third-seattle-councilmember-calls-for-security-cam-RA4WLa7Sxf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1919544_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1919544_original_360.mp4 Third Seattle Councilmember Calls for Security Cameras to Be Activated The debate over public safety and surveillance technology is heating up in Seattle as another city councilmember joins calls to activate the city's security camera network. According to reports, this is now the third Seattle City Council member to publicly support turning on the Flock cameras and other security cameras that have already been installed throughout parts of the city. Supporters argue the cameras can help law enforcement solve crimes, identify suspects, and improve public safety, particularly as Seattle prepares to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mayor Katie Wilson has expressed concerns about activating the cameras, citing privacy issues and the potential for federal immigration authorities to access data collected by the system. Those concerns have fueled an ongoing debate over the balance between public safety and civil liberties. In this episode: • Third Seattle councilmember backs activation of city security cameras • Debate continues between public safety advocates and privacy advocates • Concerns over federal access to camera data remain a key issue • Seattle prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup • Flock camera technology remains at the center of citywide discussions • Councilmembers increasingly call for additional security measures • Mayor Katie Wilson's position faces growing scrutiny • Public safety and surveillance remain major political issues in Seattle Supporters argue the cameras provide valuable evidence that helps solve crimes and protect residents. Critics continue to raise concerns about privacy, data retention, and government surveillance. Washington In Focus Daily brings you the latest coverage of Washington politics, Seattle public safety, government accountability, criminal justice issues, and the policy debates shaping communities across the state. #Seattle #PublicSafety #SeattlePolitics #SecurityCameras #FlockCameras #WorldCup2026 #SeattleCityCouncil #KatieWilson #Privacy #Crime #SeattleNews #WashingtonState #GovernmentAccountability #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonInFocusDaily 2026-06-01T20:25:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 SeattlePublic safetySecurity camerasFlock camerasSeattle City CouncilPrivacyCrimeWorld Cup 2026SurveillanceGovernment accountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1919554/is-seattle-ready-for-the-world-cup-the-center-squa-mUsIUDIVOt https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1919554_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1919554_original_360.mp4 Is Seattle Ready for the World Cup? | The Center Square Daily Seattle's World Cup preparations, Illinois' new student cell phone restrictions, and taxpayer-funded programs under scrutiny in Ohio on today's edition of The Center Square Daily. Seattle is preparing to host six FIFA World Cup matches, including a marquee U.S.-Australia matchup. While local business leaders remain optimistic about the economic impact, questions remain about whether international tourism will meet expectations. City officials and business groups are also debating security measures, homelessness, drug activity, graffiti, and the use of surveillance cameras near stadium venues. The discussion comes after Washington taxpayers invested $47 million in stadium upgrades and transportation improvements tied to the tournament. Illinois lawmakers have approved legislation requiring public schools to restrict student cell phone use during the school day beginning in the 2027-28 school year. The measure gives local school districts flexibility in implementation, including possible exemptions for high school students during lunch and passing periods. The debate also highlights broader budget discussions in Springfield, where lawmakers worked until the early hours of the morning finalizing the budget. Also in today's episode: Virginia bus crash leaves five dead; Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy questions CDL standards after reports the driver could not speak English. New Jersey enforces curfew and makes arrests amid ongoing confrontations outside an ICE detention facility. Ohio audit finds approximately $1 million in overpayments to taxpayer-subsidized childcare providers, resulting in the termination of agreements with multiple centers. The Center Square Daily brings you taxpayer-focused reporting from across the country, covering the policy decisions, spending debates, and government actions impacting taxpayers across America. Virginia: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_9fd04da8-329f-4a1c-8111-d076ee12dfce.html New Jersey: https://www.thecentersquare.com/new_jersey/article_79ff52ee-502c-454d-888c-2d6e90bf4cbe.html Ohio: https://www.thecentersquare.com/ohio/article_7f1ab6ff-f4bb-4cd6-87f5-32b50db9db5a.html ____________ 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:42 World Cup 10:08 Student Phone Ban 17:10 America's Talking 2026-06-01T21:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1299 World CupSeattleStudent phone banIllinoisOhioTaxpayer fundsGovernmentPolicySecurityEconomySoccerFIFA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1919559/seattle-leaders-predict-major-economic-boost-from-NHNqU03ToJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1919559_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1919559_original_360.mp4 Seattle Leaders Predict Major Economic Boost From FIFA World Cup Seattle leaders say the city is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, pointing to existing infrastructure, public transit, a walkable downtown, and a history of successfully hosting major events. Supporters of the World Cup effort argue that Seattle has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to manage large crowds, from Seahawks championship celebrations and NHL events to Major League Baseball All-Star festivities. They believe the city's waterfront, stadium district, and transportation network will help create one of the premier fan experiences among all host cities. Officials also say one of the biggest long-term benefits may be the exposure Seattle receives on the global stage. Millions of visitors and viewers from around the world will see the city, potentially boosting future tourism, business travel, and economic development opportunities long after the final match is played. In this episode: • Seattle prepares to host FIFA World Cup matches • Officials discuss the city's experience hosting major events • Economic development opportunities tied to global tourism • Why leaders believe Seattle offers a unique fan experience • The role of public transit and walkability in World Cup planning • Potential long-term tourism and business impacts • Infrastructure investments expected to benefit the region for years • How Seattle compares to other World Cup host cities Supporters argue the tournament presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to showcase Seattle to a global audience. They also note that unlike some host cities, Seattle did not need to build an entirely new stadium, reducing long-term financial risks while still benefiting from infrastructure improvements. Washington In Focus Daily brings you the latest coverage of Washington politics, economic development, public policy, transportation, tourism, and major events impacting communities across the state. #Seattle #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #SeattleEconomy #Tourism #EconomicDevelopment #SeattleNews #WashingtonState #LumenField #PublicTransit #SeattleWaterfront #Politics #BusinessNews #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonInFocusDaily 2026-06-01T18:49:53.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 112 SeattleWorld Cup 2026FIFA World CupEconomic boostTourismSeattle economyFan experiencePublic transitDowntownInfrastructure https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1919608/transparency-watchdog-questions-long-public-record-bfZgFMOaLJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1919608_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1919608_original_360.mp4 Transparency Watchdog Questions Long Public Records Delays at School District A new transparency report is raising questions about public records access at one Washington school district that ranked among the slowest agencies in the state for responding to records requests. According to the Washington Coalition for Open Government, the Sumner School District averaged approximately 213 days to complete public records requests during a five-year review period, making it one of the slowest agencies examined in the report. Watchdog officials noted that the beginning of that review period coincided with a major controversy involving a high school basketball coach who was accused of sexually abusing players and was reportedly placed on administrative leave. While the organization says it cannot conclude that the scandal directly caused the lengthy records delays, officials noted that both events occurred during the same timeframe. In this episode: • New transparency report ranks agency response times across Washington • Sumner School District identified as one of the slowest agencies reviewed • Average public records response time exceeded 200 days • Watchdog group discusses possible reasons for lengthy delays • Questions raised about transparency during periods of public controversy • Public records access remains a key accountability issue • Government watchdogs continue pushing for faster disclosure of public documents The Washington Coalition for Open Government emphasized that multiple factors can contribute to delayed records responses, including staffing shortages, poor records management systems, and large request volumes. However, transparency advocates argue that timely access to government records is critical for maintaining public trust and accountability. Washington In Focus Daily brings you the latest coverage of Washington state government, education, public accountability, transparency issues, and investigative reporting from across the state. #WashingtonState #PublicRecords #Transparency #GovernmentAccountability #Education #SchoolDistrict #InvestigativeJournalism #OpenGovernment #WashingtonPolitics #PublicDisclosure #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonNews #Accountability #Watchdog #WashingtonInFocusDaily 2026-06-01T21:30:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Public RecordsTransparencySchool DistrictWashington StateGovernmentAccountabilityOpen GovernmentWatchdogDelaysReport https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1919613/seattle-business-leaders-sound-alarm-ahead-of-worl-GB7cA70hd7 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1919613_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1919613_original_360.mp4 Seattle Business Leaders Sound Alarm Ahead Of World Cup + Questions Surround The Long-Term Care Tax As Seattle prepares to welcome hundreds of thousands of World Cup visitors, business leaders are calling for additional security measures and renewed focus on public safety. We break down the debate over surveillance cameras, the economic stakes for local businesses, and what city leaders are doing ahead of kickoff. Plus, Washington's WA Cares program is encouraging previously exempt workers to opt back in, raising fresh questions about taxes, benefits, and long-term costs. Also: New developments in the Longview industrial disaster investigation. #Seattle #WorldCup2026 #WACares #WashingtonState #PublicSafety #Taxes #Taxpayer #SeattleNews #BusinessNews #Longview 2026-06-01T22:35:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1376 SeattleWorld Cup 2026WA CaresPublic SafetyTaxesSeattle NewsBusiness NewsWashington StateLongviewNippon Dynawave https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1919670/transparency-advocates-question-legislative-privil-83DM-ww2jx https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1919670_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1919670_original_360.mp4 Transparency Advocates Question Legislative Privilege Why can Washington lawmakers withhold records showing who influenced legislation? A government transparency debate is once again taking center stage as lawmakers from both parties continue to invoke legislative privilege, allowing them to withhold communications related to legislation, lobbying efforts, and policy decisions. Open government advocates argue taxpayers deserve greater transparency and accountability from elected officials, while supporters of legislative privilege say lawmakers need protections for internal deliberations. The Washington Coalition for Open Government has spent years urging lawmakers to sign a pledge not to invoke legislative privilege, but only a small number have done so. In this report, we examine the ongoing debate over transparency, public records, government accountability, and what it means for Washington taxpayers. 2026-06-01T22:25:16.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 59 transparencylegislative privilegegovernment accountabilitypublic recordsWashington lawmakersopen governmenttaxpayerslobbyingpolicy decisionselected officials https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1920117/new-york-expands-technology-based-traffic-enforcem-6Axhc_HGi0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1920117_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1920117_original_360.mp4 New York Expands Technology-Based Traffic Enforcement New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is backing a proposal that could require certain drivers to install technology that limits how fast their vehicles can travel. Supporters argue the measure could help prevent deadly crashes caused by repeat speeding offenders and save lives on New York roads. Critics, however, are likely to raise concerns about government oversight, personal freedom, and the expanding use of technology to regulate driver behavior. Under the proposal, drivers who fail to install the required device could ultimately lose their vehicle registration. The debate highlights the ongoing tension between public safety, enforcement technology, and individual rights. #KathyHochul #NewYork #SpeedLimiters #TrafficSafety #PublicSafety #NewYorkPolitics #Driving #Speeding #GovernmentPolicy #RoadSafety #Transportation #Politics #BreakingNews #TrafficEnforcement #NYNews 2026-06-02T12:30:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 New YorkKathy HochulSpeed limitersTraffic safetyGovernment policyVehicle enforcementRepeat offendersRoad safetyDriver behaviorNY News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1920136/illinois-school-cell-phone-policy-what-students-an-gnpPPh_oW6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1920136_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1920136_original_360.mp4 Illinois School Cell Phone Policy: What Students and Parents Need to Know Illinois lawmakers have approved a student cell phone ban for public schools, joining a growing number of states restricting phone use during the school day. Reporter Sean Reed explains how the legislation works, potential exemptions for high school students, implementation timelines, and concerns about enforcement. The discussion also covers Illinois' extended legislative session, state budget debates, federal funding concerns, SNAP benefit changes, and Republican criticism of state spending. Topics Covered: Illinois student cell phone ban School phone policies High school exemptions Illinois General Assembly Education legislation Illinois state budget Federal funding cuts SNAP benefits Illinois politics #Illinois #CellPhoneBan #Schools #Education #IllinoisPolitics #StudentPhones #SchoolNews 2026-06-02T13:00:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 463 Illinoiscell phone banschoolsstudentsparentseducationlegislationschool policyIllinois politicshigh school https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1920206/deadly-virginia-crash-new-jersey-ice-protests-ohio-iTZRtMIi-D https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1920206_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1920206_original_360.mp4 Deadly Virginia Crash, New Jersey ICE Protests & Ohio Daycare Overpayments Five people were killed and dozens injured in a deadly crash on I-95 in Stafford County, Virginia. Authorities say the motor coach driver, Jing Dong, faces involuntary manslaughter charges as questions arise about commercial driver's license requirements. We also cover ongoing clashes outside an ICE detention facility in New Jersey, where a nighttime curfew remains in effect and multiple arrests have been made during anti-ICE demonstrations. Finally, Ohio officials report more than $1 million in childcare subsidy overpayments following a review of taxpayer-funded daycare providers. In this episode of Center Square Daily, we break down the latest developments affecting taxpayers and communities across America. Topics: • Virginia bus crash on I-95 • Commercial driver's license requirements • Stafford County investigation • ICE detention facility protests • New Jersey curfew and arrests • Ohio childcare subsidy audit • Government spending oversight • Taxpayer accountability Subscribe for daily coverage of the stories impacting taxpayers across the United States. 2026-06-02T14:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 276 Virginia crashICE protestsOhio childcaretraffic safetyimmigrationgovernment spendingtaxpayer moneycommercial driver's licensenewscurrent events https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1920266/is-seattle-ready-for-the-world-cup-security-concer-r95T1lcoN- https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1920266_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1920266_original_360.mp4 Is Seattle Ready for the World Cup? Security Concerns Grow Before FIFA 2026 With FIFA World Cup 2026 matches just weeks away, questions are growing about whether Seattle is prepared to host one of the largest sporting events in the world. Seattle business leaders and city officials are debating security cameras, public safety, crime prevention, homelessness, graffiti, and overall readiness ahead of six World Cup matches at Lumen Field. Seattle Downtown Association CEO John Scholes and Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka are urging city leaders to activate surveillance cameras near the stadium district before international visitors arrive. Meanwhile, concerns remain about tourism expectations, hotel bookings, public safety, and taxpayer-funded improvements tied to the tournament. Washington taxpayers have already invested $47 million in stadium and transportation upgrades connected to FIFA World Cup 2026. In this episode of Center Square Daily: ⚽ FIFA World Cup 2026 Seattle preparations ⚽ Lumen Field security concerns ⚽ Surveillance camera debate ⚽ Public safety and crime prevention ⚽ Homelessness and graffiti concerns ⚽ Tourism and hotel booking outlook ⚽ $47 million in taxpayer spending #WorldCup2026 #Seattle #FIFA #LumenField #PublicSafety #Politics #News #CenterSquare 2026-06-02T15:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 602 World Cup 2026SeattleFIFALumen FieldSecurityPublic SafetyCrimeHomelessnessGraffitiTourismHotel BookingsTaxpayer SpendingSurveillance CamerasSeattle Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1920273/economic-fallout-grows-following-deadly-plant-disa-uj-L94-Lyr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1920273_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1920273_original_360.mp4 Economic Fallout Grows Following Deadly Plant Disaster New details are emerging about the deadly disaster at the Nippon paper mill facility in Longview, Washington, that killed 11 workers and injured several others. Officials now believe the incident may have been caused by a catastrophic structural failure rather than an implosion, while investigators continue to search for answers. The tragedy is now being described as Washington state's deadliest industrial disaster since 1930. Questions are also being raised after an attorney representing one victim's family said the worker had previously voiced safety concerns. Meanwhile, environmental crews continue monitoring local waterways after thousands of dead fish were discovered near the incident area. Officials say drinking water remains safe and current testing shows no significant impacts to the Columbia River. This report examines the latest developments, the ongoing investigation, environmental concerns, and what comes next for the Longview community. #Longview #WashingtonState #IndustrialAccident #WorkplaceSafety #BreakingNews #NipponDynawave #LongviewDisaster #WashingtonNews #EnvironmentalImpact #WorkerSafety #Investigation #PublicSafety #TheCenterSquare #GovernmentAccountability #IndustrialDisaster 2026-06-02T15:00:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 340 Longview disasterNippon paper millindustrial accidentworkplace safetyWashington statebreaking newsenvironmental impactworker safetyinvestigationpublic safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1920309/rubio-calls-for-america-first-approach-to-governme-hW8edJ7jz0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1920309_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1920309_original_360.mp4 Rubio Calls For America-First Approach To Government Marco Rubio argues that America's economic, military, and global influence should be focused first and foremost on serving the interests of the American people. During his remarks, Rubio highlighted the strength of the U.S. economy, the role of the dollar as the world's reserve currency, and America's position as a global superpower. He also argued that government policies should prioritize national interests, economic competitiveness, and the needs of taxpayers. The comments come amid ongoing debates over government spending, foreign policy, economic priorities, and America's role on the world stage. #MarcoRubio #AmericaFirst #Economy #Taxpayer #GovernmentSpending #Politics #USPolitics #EconomicPolicy #NationalInterest #AmericanEconomy #ForeignPolicy #BreakingNews #WashingtonDC #TaxpayerMoney #PoliticalNews 2026-06-02T15:30:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Marco RubioAmerica FirstGovernmentEconomyNational InterestTaxpayerUS PoliticsForeign Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1920311/platner-the-healthcare-system-failing-working-amer-LFqE9wwlLu https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1920311_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1920311_original_360.mp4 Platner: The Healthcare System Failing Working Americans Healthcare affordability remains one of the biggest financial challenges facing American families. In this discussion, healthcare reform advocate Graham Platner argues that the current system increasingly prioritizes financial interests over patients and working Americans. He specifically points to the growing role of private equity and corporate influence in healthcare decision-making. The debate comes as healthcare costs continue to rise, placing additional pressure on workers, families, employers, and taxpayers across the country. The discussion raises broader questions about healthcare affordability, economic inequality, corporate influence, and what reforms may be needed to improve outcomes for patients. #Healthcare #HealthcareCosts #PrivateEquity #Economy #WorkingFamilies #HealthCareReform #Politics #PatientCare #EconomicInequality #HealthcareNews #HealthPolicy #AmericanHealthcare #Taxpayer #BreakingNews #HealthcareDebate 2026-06-02T14:30:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 HealthcareHealthcare costsPrivate equityEconomyWorking familiesHealth care reformPatient careEconomic inequalityHealth policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1920356/washington-payroll-tax-program-expands-again-O2LeYxlIUE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1920356_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1920356_original_360.mp4 Washington Payroll Tax Program Expands Again Washington's controversial WA Cares payroll tax is back in the spotlight. Workers who previously opted out of the state's long-term care program are now receiving letters encouraging them to rejoin. State officials say thousands have expressed interest in returning to the program, but critics are questioning why the outreach effort is happening now. The debate centers on taxpayer costs, the program's $36,500 lifetime benefit, and whether that amount is enough to cover the real cost of long-term care. Some policy analysts are also raising questions about whether the state could eventually require workers who opted out to prove they still maintain private long-term care coverage. In this report, we break down the latest WA Cares developments, what they mean for Washington workers, and the questions being raised about the future of the program. HASHTAGS #WACares #WashingtonState #Taxes #PayrollTax #Taxpayer #WashingtonPolitics #LongTermCare #GovernmentAccountability #WashingtonNews #StateGovernment #EconomicPolicy #Finance #PublicPolicy #TheCenterSquare #Taxes 2026-06-02T16:00:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 535 WA CaresWashington payroll taxLong-term careState governmentTaxpayer costsPrivate insuranceGovernment accountabilityWashington politicsEconomic policyPublic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1920437/seattle-economic-boom-at-risk-business-leaders-rai-po2gNscMZw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1920437_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1920437_original_360.mp4 Seattle Economic Boom at Risk? Business Leaders Raise Concerns Seattle is preparing to welcome an estimated 750,000 visitors for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but questions remain about public safety, security, and whether the city is truly ready for one of the world's largest sporting events. Business leaders say the World Cup could provide a significant economic boost to downtown Seattle, bringing visitors, spending, and long-term tourism benefits. At the same time, concerns remain over crime, security cameras, graffiti, and the city's image ahead of the international spotlight. In this report, Downtown Seattle Association CEO John Scholes discusses the economic opportunities, security challenges, and what city leaders still need to address before kickoff. #Seattle #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #SeattleNews #PublicSafety #SeattlePolitics #SeattleBusiness #EconomicImpact #WorldCup #DowntownSeattle #WashingtonState #BusinessNews #Taxpayer #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonNews 2026-06-02T17:00:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 435 SeattleWorld Cup 2026FIFA World CupEconomic ImpactPublic SafetySeattle BusinessDowntown SeattleWashington StateBusiness NewsWorld Cup https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1920464/ebola-outbreak-sparks-questions-over-u-s-funding-OqivZzNE04 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1920464_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1920464_original_360.mp4 Ebola Outbreak Sparks Questions Over U.S. Funding Jeanne Shaheen pressed Marco Rubio over foreign aid funding during a congressional hearing, raising concerns about the impact of aid reductions on global health efforts. The exchange focused on the ongoing Ebola outbreak, vaccine development funding, and broader questions surrounding U.S. foreign aid priorities. Shaheen argued that delays in funding could have serious consequences, while the debate highlights larger questions about how taxpayer dollars should be allocated abroad. The discussion comes amid continued scrutiny of foreign aid spending, public health programs, and America's role in responding to international crises. #MarcoRubio #JeanneShaheen #ForeignAid #Ebola #Congress #GovernmentSpending #Taxpayer #USPolitics #GlobalHealth #ForeignPolicy #SenateHearing #BreakingNews #Politics #HealthPolicy #WashingtonDC 2026-06-02T17:30:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 EbolaForeign AidJeanne ShaheenMarco RubioGlobal HealthCongressVaccineFundingUS PoliticsGovernment Spending https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1920468/want-to-see-team-usa-it-ll-cost-you-thousands-BKLlprFjRQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1920468_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1920468_original_360.mp4 Want To See Team USA? It'll Cost You Thousands Fans hoping to attend Team USA's World Cup match against Australia in Seattle may need deep pockets. Ticket prices for one of the most anticipated matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup have climbed into the thousands of dollars, with even some of the least expensive seats carrying a hefty price tag. The surge in ticket prices highlights the enormous demand surrounding the tournament and raises questions about affordability for average fans. At the same time, high demand could translate into a major economic boost for Seattle businesses, hotels, restaurants, and tourism operators. This report breaks down the ticket market, the economic impact, and what fans can expect as the World Cup arrives in Seattle. #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #Seattle #TeamUSA #Soccer #WorldCupTickets #SeattleNews #Economy #SportsBusiness #Tourism #EconomicImpact #LumenField #USAAustralia #BusinessNews #WashingtonNews 2026-06-02T16:30:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 World Cup 2026Team USASeattleSoccerTicket pricesFIFA World CupEconomic impactLumen FieldUSAAustraliaSports business https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1920546/senator-coons-presses-rubio-on-taiwan-arms-sales-DjWE8VTART https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1920546_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1920546_original_360.mp4 Senator Coons Presses Rubio On Taiwan Arms Sales Chris Coons pressed Marco Rubio on U.S. policy toward Taiwan and growing concerns about China's increasingly aggressive actions in the Indo-Pacific. The exchange focused on whether U.S. arms sales to Taiwan could become part of broader negotiations with China, as well as concerns over Beijing's military activities and influence around the world. Rubio defended the administration's approach while emphasizing the importance China places on Taiwan in diplomatic discussions. The hearing highlights ongoing debates over national security, Taiwan's defense, U.S.-China relations, and America's strategic priorities in the region. #Taiwan #China #MarcoRubio #ChrisCoons #ForeignPolicy #NationalSecurity #USChina #TaiwanDefense #Politics #Congress #Geopolitics #Military #BreakingNews #WorldNews #IndoPacific 2026-06-02T18:30:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 TaiwanChinaMarco RubioChris CoonsArms SalesUS ChinaForeign PolicyNational SecurityIndo-PacificGeopolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1920564/longview-disaster-leaves-environmental-damage-behi-JKQgRbEbFa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1920564_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1920564_original_360.mp4 Longview Disaster Leaves Environmental Damage Behind Nearly 2,000 dead fish have now been recovered following the Longview industrial disaster, and officials say that number could continue to rise as cleanup and flushing operations move forward. Environmental crews believe the fish were likely killed by a sudden spike in water pH levels following the incident. According to officials, direct exposure may have damaged fish gills and impaired their ability to breathe. While authorities say they are not seeing evidence of ongoing fish deaths, recovery operations continue throughout the affected waterways as investigators work to assess the full environmental impact of the disaster. #Longview #EnvironmentalDisaster #DeadFish #WashingtonState #LongviewDisaster #FishKill #EnvironmentalImpact #BreakingNews #WaterQuality #Ecology #WashingtonNews #Wildlife #PublicSafety #TheCenterSquare #Environment 2026-06-02T18:41:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Longview disasterDead fishEnvironmental damageWater qualityWashington StateFish killEnvironmental impactBreaking newsWildlifePublic safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1920614/rubio-western-hemisphere-turning-back-toward-ameri-pkANL6vaXd https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1920614_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1920614_original_360.mp4 Rubio: Western Hemisphere Turning Back Toward America Marco Rubio argued that the United States is strengthening its position throughout the Western Hemisphere, pointing to growing cooperation with American allies across Latin America. Rubio highlighted expanding partnerships focused on both economic prosperity and regional security, while emphasizing what he described as a broader shift toward pro-American leadership in many countries throughout the region. The comments come amid ongoing competition for influence in Latin America, where economic development, trade relationships, national security, and foreign policy remain key priorities for the United States. #MarcoRubio #LatinAmerica #ForeignPolicy #Economy #NationalSecurity #Trade #USPolitics #AmericaFirst #Geopolitics #WesternHemisphere #EconomicGrowth #InternationalRelations #Politics #BreakingNews #WorldNews 2026-06-02T19:30:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Marco RubioWestern HemisphereLatin AmericaForeign PolicyUS PoliticsGeopoliticsAlliesEconomic ProsperityRegional SecurityAmerica First https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1920639/how-the-government-spends-your-tax-dollars-to-mani-SADfwiJpih https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1920639_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1920639_original_360.mp4 How the Government Spends Your Tax Dollars to Manipulate Votes | The Center Square Daily Illinois lawmakers pass a record $56 billion budget with tax increases and legislative pay raises, California voters weigh local tax measures amid concerns over taxpayer-funded election messaging, and voters head to the polls in six states for primary elections. Illinois lawmakers concluded their regular legislative session by approving the state's largest budget ever, including new taxes on social media platforms, predictive markets, and other revenue sources. The spending plan also raises legislative salaries above $101,000 annually. Supporters say the budget remains balanced despite federal funding uncertainty, while critics argue taxpayers continue to face growing government spending, higher taxes, and rising energy costs. With nearly 400 bills passed, attention now turns to gubernatorial action and the fall veto session. As California voters consider more than 100 local ballot initiatives, questions are being raised about whether taxpayer-funded communications are being used to influence election outcomes. Center Square investigative reporting examines enforcement actions by the California Fair Political Practices Commission, previous fines levied against local governments, and concerns from taxpayer watchdog groups about public resources being used to promote tax increases and ballot measures. Square Up the Vote: California voters participate in the state's top-two primary system while considering dozens of local tax and funding measures. Iowa voters cast ballots in key congressional and U.S. Senate primary races ahead of the 2026 midterms. Primary elections are also underway in Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota. Nevada prepares for next week's primary elections, with debates focused on health care, public land sales, AI data centers, and federal spending. Local ballot questions and tax referendums remain a major issue for voters nationwide. The Center Square Daily delivers taxpayer-focused coverage of government spending, elections, public policy, and the decisions affecting taxpayers across America. ____________ 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:34 Statehouse Sessions 5:55 Voter Manipulation 20:29 State Primaries Today 2026-06-02T19:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1430 tax dollarsgovernment spendingelection manipulationstate budgetsprimary electionstaxpayer moneypolitical messaginggovernment accountabilityvoting rightspublic policyCalifornia politicsIllinois budgetelection coverage https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1920693/advocacy-group-calls-for-transparency-in-new-mexic-BP7EjIywyG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1920693_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1920693_original_360.mp4 Advocacy Group Calls for Transparency in New Mexico Schools Interview with Erica Ramirez, Independent Women’s chapter leader of New Mexico. Advocacy Group Calls for Transparency in New Mexico Schools Source: The Center Square June 1, 2026 2026-06-02T21:21:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 91 New Mexico schoolsTransparencyAdvocacy groupErica RamirezSchool policiesParental rightsEducation reformStudent well-beingSocial emotional learning https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1920696/janicki-industries-cites-costs-in-growth-strategy-w2efkHlYXe https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1920696_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1920696_original_360.mp4 Janicki Industries Cites Costs in Growth Strategy Decisions Janicki Industries Cites Costs in Growth Strategy Decisions 2026-06-02T21:26:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 110 Janicki Industriesbusiness costsgrowth strategyexpansionWashingtonenergy costshousing costseconomic factorsbusiness decisionsinvestment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1920707/washington-workers-still-paying-this-payroll-tax-KX5pLicQ9x https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1920707_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1920707_original_360.mp4 Washington Workers Still Paying This Payroll Tax Washington workers have been paying into the state's WA Cares long-term care program since 2023, with payroll deductions automatically taken from employee paychecks. The program is designed to provide long-term care benefits for eligible participants, but questions remain about whether the benefit is enough to cover the actual cost of assisted living, memory care, and other long-term care services. In this report, we break down how much workers are paying, what benefits are available, and why the program continues to generate debate among taxpayers, policymakers, and financial experts. #WACares #WashingtonState #Taxes #PayrollTax #Taxpayer #PersonalFinance #WashingtonPolitics #LongTermCare #GovernmentSpending #Paycheck #EconomicPolicy #Finance #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare #Money 2026-06-02T21:30:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 WA CaresWashington StatePayroll TaxLong-Term CareTaxpayerPersonal FinanceWashington PoliticsGovernment SpendingEconomic PolicyWashington News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1920709/sen-van-hollen-war-costs-continue-to-hit-american-LG5n9dNqs6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1920709_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1920709_original_360.mp4 Sen. Van Hollen: War Costs Continue To Hit American Taxpayers Sen. Chris Van Hollen challenged the Trump administration's claims about the outcome of military action against Iran, raising questions about the effectiveness of the operation and its impact on American taxpayers. Van Hollen argued that the conflict has contributed to higher costs for consumers, including energy prices, while also highlighting the human and financial toll of the war. He questioned whether earlier claims that Iran's nuclear facilities had been "completely and totally obliterated" were accurate. The exchange adds to a broader debate over military intervention, government accountability, energy prices, and the economic consequences of foreign conflicts. #Iran #Trump #ChrisVanHollen #GasPrices #Economy #Taxpayer #ForeignPolicy #NationalSecurity #Politics #USPolitics #EnergyPrices #MiddleEast #Congress #BreakingNews #GovernmentAccountability 2026-06-02T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Chris Van HollenIranWar CostsTaxpayersGas PricesEconomyForeign PolicyNational SecurityTrumpUS Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1920759/how-the-world-cup-could-benefit-seattle-N-oeEfBj6X https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1920759_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1920759_original_360.mp4 How The World Cup Could Benefit Seattle Seattle leaders and business groups are optimistic that the FIFA World Cup could provide a major economic boost to the region. With hundreds of thousands of visitors expected to travel to Seattle for matches at Lumen Field, supporters say the benefits could extend far beyond the tournament itself. Business leaders hope visitors who experience Seattle's walkable downtown, waterfront attractions, transit system, restaurants, and entertainment districts will return in the future, creating long-term tourism and economic benefits. The World Cup is expected to generate significant spending across hotels, restaurants, transportation, and local businesses, making it one of the largest economic opportunities Seattle has seen in years. #WorldCup2026 #Seattle #FIFAWorldCup #SeattleEconomy #EconomicImpact #Tourism #SeattleBusiness #DowntownSeattle #LumenField #WorldCup #BusinessNews #WashingtonState #SeattleNews #Travel #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-02T22:30:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 World CupSeattleEconomyTourismLumen FieldEconomic ImpactBusinessFIFAWashington StateDowntown Seattle https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1920781/800-million-investment-leaves-washington-behind-bi-opAzq3qLHd https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1920781_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1920781_original_360.mp4 $800 Million Investment Leaves Washington Behind + Billions Vanish From Downtown Seattle Washington faces new economic challenges as another major manufacturer announces plans to expand outside the state. In today's Washington In Focus Daily, we examine Janicki Industries' decision to build an $800 million expansion project in Montana rather than Washington, citing rising costs, regulations, and energy prices. We also hear new warnings from Downtown Seattle Association President John Scholes about Seattle's record office vacancy rates, billions in lost property value, and the loss of 40,000 downtown jobs. Plus, a Seattle father delivers emotional testimony after a bullet narrowly missed his infant son's bedroom, and Labor & Industries officially launches its on-site investigation into the deadly Longview industrial disaster that killed 11 workers and left more than 2,300 dead fish in surrounding waterways. #WashingtonState #Seattle #WashingtonPolitics #BusinessExodus #SeattleEconomy #PublicSafety #Longview #JanickiIndustries #EconomicDevelopment #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare #SeattleCrime #DowntownSeattle #Jobs #Taxpayer 2026-06-02T22:37:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1105 Washington StateSeattle economyBusiness exodusOffice vacancyJob lossesEconomic developmentPublic safetyCrimeJanicki IndustriesMontana expansionDowntown SeattleRegulationsEnergy pricesTaxes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1920888/security-cameras-and-public-safety-in-seattle-iJ0J2k7Elg https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1920888_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1920888_original_360.mp4 Security Cameras And Public Safety In Seattle As Seattle continues working to rebuild its police force and address public safety concerns, some city leaders are calling for expanded use of security cameras and crime-fighting technology. Supporters argue cameras provide critical evidence, help solve crimes, and assist police in identifying suspects who might otherwise avoid arrest. They also contend that surveillance technology can help offset staffing shortages while improving public safety. The debate comes as Seattle continues grappling with crime, police staffing challenges, and broader questions about the role of technology in law enforcement. #Seattle #PublicSafety #Crime #SecurityCameras #SeattlePolitics #Police #CrimePrevention #LawEnforcement #SeattleNews #Technology #Surveillance #PublicPolicy #WashingtonState #CrimeNews #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-02T23:30:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 SeattlePublic SafetyCrimeSecurity CamerasLaw EnforcementTechnologyCrime PreventionSeattle Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1921011/washington-long-term-care-tax-opt-out-explained-VBDZL3gO3E https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1921011_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1921011_original_360.mp4 Washington Long-Term Care Tax Opt-Out Explained When Washington launched the WA Cares long-term care payroll tax, thousands of workers rushed to secure private long-term care insurance in order to qualify for an exemption from the state program. The demand became so intense that many insurers stopped accepting new applications altogether, leaving some workers unable to obtain private coverage before the deadline. The episode raised questions about the value of the state-run program, the adequacy of its benefits, and why so many workers sought alternatives in the private market. In this report, we break down the WA Cares opt-out process, the insurance market reaction, and what it reveals about the ongoing debate over Washington's long-term care tax. #WACares #WashingtonState #Taxes #PayrollTax #LongTermCare #Taxpayer #PersonalFinance #WashingtonPolitics #Insurance #GovernmentSpending #Finance #EconomicPolicy #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare #Money 2026-06-03T00:30:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 62 WA CaresWashington StateLong-term carePayroll taxTax opt-outPrivate insuranceWashington politicsTaxpayerFinanceInsurance market https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1921449/6-states-head-to-the-polls-today-key-primary-elect-Ho6eGB60vR https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1921449_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1921449_original_360.mp4 6 States Head to the Polls Today | Key Primary Elections & Ballot Measures Explained Voters in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota are heading to the polls in today's crucial primary elections. This election update covers California's controversial top-two primary system, Iowa's competitive U.S. Senate and House races, and a preview of upcoming primaries in Nevada, Maine, North Dakota, and South Carolina. Learn how these elections could impact Congress, what ballot measures voters are considering, and the key issues shaping campaigns across the country, including healthcare, public land sales, artificial intelligence data centers, and the national debt. Stay informed with the latest election news, primary results, voter information, and political analysis. 📌 Topics Covered: California Top-Two Primary System Iowa U.S. Senate & House Races Nevada Congressional Elections Healthcare Policy Debates AI Data Centers & Public Land Issues National Debt Concerns 2026 Election Updates Voter Information & Election News #Election2026 #PrimaryElection #CaliforniaPolitics #IowaPolitics #NevadaElection #CongressionalRace #VotingNews #ElectionUpdate #TheCenterSquare #PoliticsNews 2026-06-03T12:00:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 213 primary electionsballot measuresCaliforniaIowaMontanaNew JerseyNew MexicoSouth Dakotaelection newspolitical analysiscongressional racesvoting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1921472/marco-rubio-discusses-path-forward-with-iran-K1D9a4XL2- https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1921472_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1921472/marco-rubio-discusses-path-forward-with-iran-K1D9a4XL2- Marco Rubio Discusses Path Forward With Iran Marco Rubio discussed ongoing efforts to address Iran's nuclear ambitions, while acknowledging the challenges facing diplomatic negotiations. Rubio said the United States hopes to reach an agreement through targeted negotiations but warned that significant concerns remain if diplomacy fails. He also suggested that Iran's ability to shield its nuclear program has been weakened, even as questions persist about the country's long-term intentions. The comments come amid renewed debate over U.S. foreign policy, national security, Middle East stability, and the potential consequences if negotiations fail to produce a lasting agreement. #Iran #MarcoRubio #NationalSecurity #ForeignPolicy #MiddleEast #IranNuclearProgram #Politics #USPolitics #WorldNews #Diplomacy #NuclearThreat #Geopolitics #BreakingNews #InternationalRelations #Security 2026-06-03T12:30:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Marco RubioIranNuclear ProgramDiplomacyNational SecurityForeign PolicyUS PoliticsMiddle East https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1921509/are-taxpayer-dollars-being-used-to-influence-your-tEOZYTq9sc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1921509_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1921509_original_360.mp4 Are Taxpayer Dollars Being Used to Influence Your Vote? On California's primary election day, voters face more than just candidate choices—they're also deciding on dozens of local tax and ballot measures. Investigative reporter Adam Herbets breaks down findings from recent Fair Political Practices Commission cases involving local governments accused of using taxpayer-funded mailers and advertising to influence voter decisions. The discussion covers hundreds of ballot initiatives across California, FPPC enforcement actions, taxpayer watchdog concerns, political consulting firms, controversial campaign materials, and whether current penalties are enough to deter violations. Learn how local governments communicate ballot measures, what voters should watch for, and why critics argue taxpayers are sometimes funding political advocacy. Topics Covered: California ballot initiatives FPPC investigations and fines Taxpayer-funded political advocacy Local tax increases Election Day voter information Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Los Angeles County sales tax case Ballot measure advertising Government accountability California primary election #CaliforniaPolitics #ElectionDay #TaxpayerMoney #BallotMeasures #FPPC #GovernmentAccountability #LocalTaxes #CaliforniaElection #PoliticalAdvertising #TaxpayerRights 2026-06-03T13:00:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 914 taxpayer moneyelection influenceCaliforniaballot measuresFPPCpolitical advocacygovernment accountabilitylocal taxeselection daypolitical advertisingtaxpayer rights https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1921552/rubio-rfk-jr-played-leading-role-in-vaccine-fundin-2onej-nyFg https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1921552_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1921552_original_360.mp4 Rubio: RFK Jr. Played Leading Role In Vaccine Funding Decision Marco Rubio says the Trump administration has allowed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to play a leading role in shaping decisions related to a major global vaccine and health funding debate. During congressional testimony, Rubio explained that the administration is now preparing to re-engage on the issue while taking into account concerns raised by Kennedy regarding vaccine safety and program reforms. The discussion highlights broader questions about global health funding, vaccine policy, congressional oversight, and how taxpayer-funded international health initiatives should be managed moving forward. #RFKJr #MarcoRubio #Vaccines #GlobalHealth #Politics #HealthPolicy #Congress #GovernmentSpending #Taxpayer #RobertKennedyJr #PublicHealth #USPolitics #BreakingNews #Healthcare #WashingtonDC 2026-06-03T13:30:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Marco RubioRFK Jr.VaccinesGlobal HealthPoliticsHealth PolicyCongressGovernment SpendingTaxpayerRobert Kennedy Jr. https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1921570/safety-concerns-under-scrutiny-after-deadly-disast-jrfjODvR0R https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1921570_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1921570_original_360.mp4 Safety Concerns Under Scrutiny After Deadly Disaster One week after the deadly disaster at the Nippon Dynawave facility in Longview, investigators with the Washington Department of Labor & Industries have finally gained full access to the site and begun their official investigation. The disaster claimed the lives of 11 workers, making it Washington state's deadliest industrial accident since 1930. Investigators are now working to determine what caused the catastrophic tank failure and whether any warning signs were missed. Meanwhile, environmental monitoring continues around the site. Officials say there is no evidence contaminants reached the Columbia River, but more than 2,300 dead fish have now been recovered from nearby waterways. State and federal agencies continue testing water quality and monitoring environmental impacts. The investigation is expected to continue for months as families, workers, and the community search for answers. #Longview #NipponDynawave #IndustrialDisaster #WashingtonState #BreakingNews #WorkerSafety #Investigation #EnvironmentalImpact #LongviewDisaster #WashingtonNews #PublicSafety #WorkplaceSafety #TheCenterSquare #DeadFish #Accountability 2026-06-03T14:00:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 323 LongviewNippon DynawaveIndustrial accidentWorker safetyInvestigationEnvironmental impactWashington stateDead fishPublic safetyAccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1921572/illinois-passes-record-56b-budget-lawmaker-pay-rai-vBWxfiIzjU https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1921572_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1921572_original_360.mp4 Illinois Passes Record $56B Budget | Lawmaker Pay Raises, Taxes & Statehouse Debate The Illinois General Assembly has approved a record-breaking $56 billion state budget, including tax increases, legislator pay raises, and major policy debates over energy costs and government spending. In this episode of The Center Square Daily, Greg Bishop breaks down the final hours of Illinois' legislative session, highlights arguments from both supporters and critics of the budget, examines how Illinois legislator salaries compare to other states, and looks at legislative sessions continuing across the country. Topics covered: ✔ Illinois' $56 billion budget ✔ State legislator pay raises ✔ Tax increases and government spending ✔ Energy policy and rising utility costs ✔ Legislative debates from Springfield ✔ Statehouse sessions across America ✔ Taxpayer impact and public policy analysis Subscribe for daily coverage of state government, public policy, taxes, spending, and legislative news from across the country. #Illinois #StateBudget #Taxes #GovernmentSpending #IllinoisPolitics #EnergyPolicy #StateLegislature #PublicPolicy #Taxpayer #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-03T14:00:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 344 Illinois budgetstate budgetlawmaker paytax increasesgovernment spendingenergy policyIllinois politicslegislative sessionpublic policytaxpayer impact https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1921592/jeffries-america-is-becoming-too-expensive-oTEBgx30QN https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1921592_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1921592_original_360.mp4 Jeffries: America Is Becoming Too Expensive Hakeem Jeffries argues that millions of Americans are struggling with rising costs and an increasingly unaffordable economy. Jeffries pointed to higher housing costs, grocery bills, healthcare expenses, utility costs, and fuel prices as evidence that many families continue to face financial pressure. He blamed Republican economic policies for worsening affordability challenges and called for efforts aimed at lowering the cost of living. The comments come as inflation, household budgets, and economic concerns remain major issues for voters across the country. #HakeemJeffries #Economy #Inflation #CostOfLiving #Taxes #PaycheckToPaycheck #HousingCosts #GroceryPrices #HealthcareCosts #GasPrices #Politics #USPolitics #EconomicNews #Taxpayer #BreakingNews 2026-06-03T14:30:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Hakeem JeffriesEconomyInflationCost of LivingHousing CostsGrocery PricesGas PricesPolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1921642/schumer-challenges-republicans-over-president-trum-teM1lELM3i https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1921642_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1921642_original_360.mp4 Schumer Challenges Republicans Over President Trump's "Anti-Weaponization Fund" Chuck Schumer is escalating criticism of Trump's federal "Anti-Weaponization Fund" , calling it a "slush fund" and accusing opponents of failing to address what he describes as serious accountability concerns. The comments come amid a broader debate over government spending, transparency, oversight, and taxpayer protections. Schumer argued that stronger action is needed and pledged that Democrats will continue pressing the issue in Congress. The dispute highlights ongoing questions about federal spending, ethics, and how taxpayer dollars are managed in Washington. #ChuckSchumer #Congress #GovernmentSpending #Taxpayer #GovernmentAccountability #Politics #WashingtonDC #FederalSpending #Transparency #Oversight #PoliticalNews #BreakingNews #USPolitics #Ethics #TaxpayerMoney 2026-06-02T13:30:20.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 Chuck SchumerTrumpfundcorruptionCongressaccountabilitygovernment spendingtaxpayer moneytransparencyoversightpolitical newsWashington DC https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1921643/world-cup-security-debate-continues-over-camera-sy-Wx1Xk56E5x https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1921643_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1921643_original_360.mp4 World Cup Security Debate Continues Over Camera System Debate continues over whether recently installed cameras near Seattle's Stadium District should be activated ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Supporters say the cameras are an important public safety tool, particularly as Seattle continues rebuilding its police force following years of staffing shortages. #Seattle #PublicSafety #SecurityCameras #SeattlePolitics #WorldCup2026 #Crime #LawEnforcement #SeattleCityCouncil #WashingtonState #SeattleNews #GovernmentAccountability #Politics #FIFAWorldCup #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonInFocusDaily 2026-06-01T19:15:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 115 SeattleWorld CupSecurity CamerasPublic SafetyFIFA World CupSeattle PoliticsCrime PreventionLaw EnforcementSeattle City CouncilWashington State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1921644/seattle-council-member-defends-security-cameras-ah-M_OJVLhLfa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1921644_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1921644_original_360.mp4 Seattle Council Member Defends Security Cameras Ahead of 2026 World Cup Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka is defending the city's proposed security camera network ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, arguing that Seattle must be prepared to safely host one of the largest sporting events in the world. Saka says fans will gather not only in the Stadium District but throughout Seattle and the surrounding region, making public safety planning a top priority. He noted that the Seattle City Council previously approved and funded the camera program and included what he described as some of the strongest privacy protections in the nation. According to Saka, the system was specifically designed to prevent misuse and limit access to collected data, including restrictions intended to keep information from being used for federal immigration enforcement purposes. In this episode: • Rob Saka discusses Seattle's World Cup security preparations • Debate continues over the use of security cameras in the Stadium District • City leaders weigh public safety concerns against privacy concerns • Seattle prepares to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup • Officials discuss crowd management and fan safety • Privacy safeguards and oversight measures become key points of debate • Questions remain about how Seattle will handle security for a major international event Supporters argue the cameras are necessary to help protect residents and visitors during the World Cup and other major events. Critics continue to raise concerns about privacy, surveillance, and how collected data could be used in the future. Washington In Focus Daily brings you the latest coverage of Washington politics, public safety, government accountability, and the policy debates shaping Seattle and the state of Washington. #Seattle #RobSaka #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #SeattlePolitics #PublicSafety #SecurityCameras #SeattleCityCouncil #Privacy #WashingtonState #SeattleNews #GovernmentAccountability #Politics #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonInFocusDaily 2026-06-01T15:30:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 SeattleRob SakaWorld Cup 2026Security CamerasPublic SafetyPrivacySeattle City CouncilFIFA World CupWashington Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1921645/longview-death-toll-rises-as-federal-investigation-aU46Kzc8w- https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1921645_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1921645_original_360.mp4 Longview Death Toll Rises as Federal Investigation Begins Recovery operations continue in Longview following the catastrophic disaster at the Nippon Dynawave pulp and paper mill that has left multiple workers dead, several hospitalized, and a community searching for answers. Officials announced during Thursday's briefing that six of the nine missing workers have now been recovered and confirmed dead. Three additional workers remain missing and are presumed dead. Several victims remain hospitalized, including some suffering from severe chemical burns. Investigators are still working to determine exactly what caused the massive tank failure. Whether it is ultimately classified as an implosion, explosion, structural collapse, or another type of failure remains under investigation. The incident released hundreds of thousands of gallons of chemical solution across the facility and caused extensive damage. In this episode: • Recovery crews recover six victims from the Longview disaster site • Three workers remain missing and presumed dead • Multiple victims remain hospitalized with serious injuries • Senator Jeff Wilson discusses the tragedy and ongoing investigation • Questions continue surrounding the cause of the tank failure • Family members raise concerns about workplace safety • Lawsuits appear increasingly likely following the incident • Federal investigators open a formal investigation into the disaster • The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board launches a review • Community members continue mourning those lost in the tragedy Senator Jeff Wilson, whose district includes Longview and whose son works at the facility, says he has never seen a tank of this size fail in such a manner and believes investigators must determine exactly what happened to prevent a similar tragedy from occurring again. Washington In Focus Daily brings you the latest Washington state news, public safety reporting, government accountability coverage, and breaking developments from across the Evergreen State. #Longview #NipponDynawave #WashingtonState #PlantExplosion #IndustrialAccident #WorkplaceSafety #JeffWilson #BreakingNews #ChemicalPlant #LongviewWashington #PublicSafety #WashingtonNews #Investigation #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonInFocusDaily 2026-06-01T14:30:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 182 LongviewNippon DynawaveIndustrial AccidentPlant ExplosionWorkplace SafetyChemical PlantInvestigationFatalitiesWashington StatePublic Safety https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1921646/bessent-highlights-strong-economy-rising-wages-and-hBHZ6IrLJI https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1921646_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1921646_original_360.mp4 Bessent Highlights Strong Economy, Rising Wages, and Record Tax Refunds Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. economy continues to show signs of strength, pointing to rising wages, strong corporate earnings, new stock market highs, and what he described as the best tax filing season in American history. Speaking about the administration's economic agenda, Bessent argued that ongoing factory construction, manufacturing investment, and tax relief measures are helping boost economic confidence despite global uncertainty and recent geopolitical tensions. Key points from Bessent's remarks: • Construction jobs continue to grow as new factories are built across the country • Manufacturing investment remains a major focus of the administration • The stock market recently reached new highs • Corporate earnings remain strong • Wage growth continues across multiple sectors • The average tax refund reportedly reached nearly $3,300, up 11% from the previous year • Administration officials highlighted policies including no tax on tips and no tax on overtime • Officials say many seniors benefited from tax relief related to Social Security income • Additional incentives were promoted for purchases of American-made vehicles Bessent argued that financial markets are reflecting optimism about future economic growth and investment. Supporters say recent economic indicators demonstrate continued resilience, while critics caution that inflation, interest rates, and global instability remain important challenges moving forward. Washington In Focus Daily brings you the latest coverage of economic policy, taxes, inflation, jobs, business investment, government spending, and breaking political news from Washington and across the country. #ScottBessent #Economy #Jobs #Taxes #StockMarket #TaxRefund #Manufacturing #EconomicGrowth #BusinessNews #Politics #Inflation #USEconomy #Treasury #BreakingNews #USNews 2026-06-01T14:30:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 Scott BessentUS EconomyRising WagesTax RefundsStock MarketCorporate EarningsManufacturingEconomic GrowthBusiness NewsPoliticsInflationTreasury https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1921647/hegseth-credits-trump-for-weakening-iran-s-militar-XJ03OS4noH https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1921647_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1921647_original_360.mp4 Hegseth Credits Trump for Weakening Iran's Military Capabilities Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says recent U.S. military operations have significantly weakened Iran's military capabilities, arguing that American actions have reduced Tehran's ability to produce missiles, drones, ships, and other military equipment. Speaking during a White House event, Hegseth credited President Trump with pursuing a strategy focused on overwhelming force, deterrence, and rapid military action rather than the prolonged conflicts that characterized previous wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Key points from Hegseth's remarks: • Hegseth praised President Trump's approach to confronting Iran • References to Operation Midnight Hammer and Operation Epic Fury • Claims that Iran's naval, air, and defense capabilities have been severely damaged • Assertions that Iran's defense industrial base has been significantly degraded • Hegseth says Iran's ability to produce missiles, drones, and military equipment has been disrupted • Administration officials continue to emphasize preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon • Ongoing debate over the long-term effectiveness of military deterrence versus diplomatic solutions Supporters argue that a strong military response has strengthened deterrence and reduced threats posed by Iran's military infrastructure. Critics continue to debate the long-term implications of military operations and the role of diplomacy in addressing regional security concerns. Washington In Focus Daily brings you the latest coverage of national security, foreign policy, military affairs, defense spending, and breaking political news from Washington and around the world. #PeteHegseth #Iran #NationalSecurity #Military #Defense #Pentagon #ForeignPolicy #Trump #MiddleEast #USMilitary #BreakingNews #Politics #OperationMidnightHammer #OperationEpicFury #USNews 2026-06-01T13:30:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 Pete HegsethIranTrumpMilitaryDefenseUS MilitaryNational SecurityDeterrenceOperation Midnight HammerOperation Epic Fury https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1921747/seattle-crime-crackdown-targets-aurora-avenue-w_Ia8D3uvD https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1921747_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1921747_original_360.mp4 Seattle Crime Crackdown Targets Aurora Avenue A Seattle father is speaking out after a bullet struck his home just feet from his six-week-old baby's bedroom window, adding to growing concerns about crime and public safety along Aurora Avenue. Residents packed a recent Seattle City Council meeting to demand stronger enforcement and immediate action, citing shootings, prostitution, human trafficking, and ongoing public safety concerns. Some residents argue the city is failing to enforce existing laws designed to keep repeat offenders out of high-crime areas. The testimony comes as Mayor Katie Wilson announces a new police crackdown on Aurora Avenue North amid mounting pressure from residents and community groups. #Seattle #PublicSafety #Crime #AuroraAvenue #SeattleCrime #HumanTrafficking #SeattlePolitics #CrimeNews #WashingtonState #SeattleNews #LawEnforcement #CommunitySafety #BreakingNews #TheCenterSquare #Accountability 2026-06-03T15:00:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 169 SeattleCrimePublic SafetyAurora AvenueMayor Katie WilsonLaw EnforcementCommunity SafetyHuman TraffickingProstitutionSeattle Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1921781/nick-saban-college-sports-have-become-about-money-X62mCu8uSF https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1921781_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1921781_original_360.mp4 Nick Saban: College Sports Have Become About Money Nick Saban told a Senate committee that he is concerned about the direction of college athletics in the NIL era, arguing that the current system increasingly prioritizes money over athlete development. Saban said college sports have traditionally provided structure, discipline, accountability, education, and life skills that help young athletes succeed beyond the playing field. He warned that the growing focus on compensation and NIL deals may be making it more difficult to preserve those benefits. The comments come as lawmakers, athletic programs, and athletes continue debating the future of college sports, NIL regulations, and the balance between compensation and development. #NickSaban #NIL #CollegeFootball #CollegeSports #NCAA #SportsNews #SEC #StudentAthletes #CollegeAthletics #SportsBusiness #Congress #Senate #SportsPolitics #BreakingNews #Football 2026-06-03T15:30:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 Nick SabanNILCollege SportsNCAAMoneyDevelopmentSenateAthleteCollege Football https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1921837/seattle-lost-40000-jobs-and-billions-in-property-v-6IijfX_UK0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1921837_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1921837_original_360.mp4 Seattle Lost 40,000 Jobs And Billions In Property Value Seattle business leaders are warning that the city's economic challenges are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Downtown office vacancy rates have climbed above 30%, commercial property values have fallen by billions of dollars, and an estimated 40,000 jobs have disappeared from downtown Seattle over the past four years. According to Downtown Seattle Association President John Scholes, the impacts extend far beyond office building owners. Falling property values can weaken the city's tax base, potentially shifting more of the burden onto residents and businesses. The concerns come as companies continue expanding outside Washington and business leaders call for policies that make Seattle more competitive for employers, investment, and job creation. #Seattle #SeattleEconomy #Jobs #BusinessNews #DowntownSeattle #WashingtonState #EconomicDevelopment #OfficeVacancy #CommercialRealEstate #Taxpayer #SeattlePolitics #EconomicNews #BusinessExodus #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-03T16:00:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 264 Seattle economyDowntown SeattleJob lossOffice vacancyCommercial real estateProperty valuesEconomic developmentBusiness exodusWashington state https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1921858/rep-gregory-meeks-questions-trump-stock-purchases-BgWkl0S2Ou https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1921858_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1921858_original_360.mp4 Rep. Gregory Meeks Questions Trump Stock Purchases Gregory Meeks raised questions Marco Rubio during a congressional hearing about stock purchases made by President Donald Trump amid rising tensions with Iran. Meeks argued that Americans are facing affordability challenges, including higher energy costs, while certain energy and defense stocks benefited from developments related to the conflict. He specifically cited reported stock purchases in major energy companies and questioned the timing of those investments. The exchange adds to ongoing debates over government ethics, stock trading by public officials, war-related spending, energy prices, and the financial impact of foreign conflicts on American taxpayers. #Trump #Iran #StockMarket #Congress #Politics #GasPrices #EnergyStocks #GovernmentEthics #Taxpayer #Economy #GregoryMeeks #Investing #USPolitics #BreakingNews #FinancialNews 2026-06-03T16:30:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Gregory MeeksTrumpStock PurchasesIranCongressEnergy StocksGas PricesGovernment EthicsEconomyInvesting https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1921882/washington-loses-800-million-misses-out-on-over-10-xvmJqWOPnc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1921882_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1921882_original_360.mp4 Washington Loses $800 Million + Misses Out On Over 1,000 New Jobs Janicki Industries, one of Washington state's largest privately owned aerospace and engineering manufacturers, has announced that its next major expansion will take place in Montana rather than Washington. The company plans to invest $800 million in a new campus in Great Falls, creating more than 1,000 jobs within the first five years and eventually supporting over 2,000 employees. Company leaders cited rising energy costs, increasing regulations, housing affordability concerns, and the overall cost of doing business as factors influencing the decision. The announcement comes amid a growing debate over Washington's business climate, tax policies, regulatory environment, and economic competitiveness as companies increasingly look outside the state for expansion opportunities. #WashingtonState #BusinessExodus #JanickiIndustries #Montana #Economy #Jobs #Taxes #BusinessNews #Manufacturing #Aerospace #EconomicDevelopment #WashingtonPolitics #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare #SmallBusiness 2026-06-03T17:00:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 298 Washington StateBusiness ExodusJanicki IndustriesMontanaEconomyJobsTaxesBusiness NewsManufacturingAerospaceEconomic DevelopmentWashington PoliticsWashington News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1921991/rubio-ukraine-war-can-only-end-through-diplomacy-oy2imS5GwP https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1921991_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1921991_original_360.mp4 Rubio: Ukraine War Can Only End Through Diplomacy Marco Rubio says the war in Ukraine can only be resolved through diplomacy, arguing that a military solution remains out of reach. Rubio discussed ongoing efforts to bring both sides to the negotiating table but acknowledged that progress has been limited. According to Rubio, neither side has yet been willing to make the concessions necessary to secure a peace agreement. The comments come amid continued debate over the future of the conflict, U.S. involvement, taxpayer costs, international security, and what a potential path to peace might look like. #Ukraine #Russia #MarcoRubio #UkraineWar #PeaceTalks #Diplomacy #ForeignPolicy #NationalSecurity #Politics #USPolitics #WarInUkraine #InternationalRelations #BreakingNews #WorldNews #Government 2026-06-03T17:30:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 Marco RubioUkraine WarDiplomacyPeace TalksRussiaUS PoliticsForeign PolicyNational SecurityInternational Relations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1922241/dhs-sec-markwayne-mullin-defends-ice-agents-mbjbV3ejRn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1922241_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1922241_original_360.mp4 DHS Sec. Markwayne Mullin Defends ICE Agents Markwayne Mullin defended ICE agents during a heated exchange with Chris Murphy, arguing that political attacks on immigration enforcement officers are contributing to increased threats and assaults against federal agents. Mullin accused critics of using inflammatory rhetoric and warned that public criticism of ICE officers can have real-world consequences for those tasked with enforcing federal immigration laws. The exchange highlights the ongoing national debate over immigration enforcement, border security, public safety, and the role of political rhetoric in shaping public perception of law enforcement agencies. #ICE #Immigration #BorderSecurity #MarkwayneMullin #ChrisMurphy #Politics #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #Congress #SenateHearing #ICEAgents #USPolitics #BreakingNews #HomelandSecurity #Government 2026-06-03T18:30:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 Markwayne MullinICE agentsChris MurphyImmigration enforcementBorder securityPolitical rhetoricLaw enforcementPublic safetyHomeland Security https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1922303/rubio-pressed-on-trump-stock-purchases-FSrBwYcaaP https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1922303_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1922303_original_360.mp4 Rubio Pressed On Trump Stock Purchases Gregory Meeks challenged Marco Rubio during a congressional hearing over questions surrounding reported stock purchases made by President Donald Trump and whether those investments could present a potential conflict of interest. The exchange focused on the Iran conflict, the possibility of retaliatory attacks, and allegations that investments in energy and defense-related companies may have benefited from developments connected to the conflict. Rubio responded that he was not aware of the president's stock purchases and could not comment on the claims. The hearing highlights ongoing debates over government ethics, financial disclosures, wartime decision-making, and accountability to taxpayers. #Trump #MarcoRubio #GregoryMeeks #Iran #StockMarket #GovernmentEthics #Politics #Congress #Taxpayer #Investing #ConflictOfInterest #USPolitics #FinancialNews #BreakingNews #Economy 2026-06-03T19:30:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 Marco RubioDonald TrumpGregory MeeksIran conflictStock purchasesConflict of interestCongressional hearingGovernment ethicsUS politicsFinancial news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1922316/report-ranks-washington-behind-montana-wyoming-in-z3gRokTMiW https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1922316_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1922316_original_360.mp4 Report Ranks Washington Behind Montana, Wyoming in Fiscal Health Report Ranks Washington Behind Montana, Wyoming in Fiscal Health 2026-06-03T19:54:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 117 fiscal healthWashingtonMontanaWyomingstate rankingsbudget practicespolicy analysteconomic reportgovernment finance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1922319/dunn-washington-is-becoming-less-competitive-for-b-1P5P08dEIo https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1922319_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1922319_original_360.mp4 Dunn: Washington Is Becoming Less Competitive for Businesses Dunn: Washington Is Becoming Less Competitive for Businesses 2026-06-03T19:57:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 102 Washington StateBusiness competitivenessReagan DunnKing CountyEconomic policyState governmentTaxesBusiness climate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1922357/dunn-more-employers-are-choosing-to-grow-elsewhere-USjIMvOFzG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1922357_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1922357_original_360.mp4 Dunn: More Employers Are Choosing to Grow Elsewhere Dunn: More Employers Are Choosing to Grow Elsewhere 2026-06-03T20:28:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 102 Reagan DunnWashingtonEmployersJob creatorsEconomyBusiness relocationKing County CouncilTaxesBusiness climateEconomic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1922360/gun-laws-foid-cards-and-state-restrictions-what-s-VXL-TXPzKK https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1922360_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1922360_original_360.mp4 Gun Laws, FOID Cards, and State Restrictions: What's Changing | The Center Square Daily California primary election results, Louisiana's newly approved state budget, and gun policy debates from Congress to city halls across America on today's edition of The Center Square Daily. California voters narrowed the field in key congressional, statewide, and local races as the state’s top-two primary system once again shaped the November ballot. Republican and Democratic candidates advanced in several closely watched contests, including the governor’s race and congressional districts that could influence the balance of power in Washington. The results also highlighted ongoing debates over California’s unique election structure and voter priorities heading into the general election. Louisiana lawmakers wrapped up their legislative session by approving a roughly $47 billion state budget. While state leaders describe operating spending as largely flat, taxpayers will also be funding increased spending on construction projects, higher education, workforce development initiatives, judicial operations, and employee pay raises. Lawmakers say the investments are designed to support economic growth and workforce readiness, while questions remain about long-term spending trends and future taxpayer obligations. America's Talking: Guns - Congressional Republicans praise federal efforts to expand Second Amendment protections and review firearm regulations. - The Department of Justice highlights enforcement actions targeting illegal firearms trafficking, explosives, and violent offenders. - Illinois lawmakers advance legislation affecting FOID card reinstatement procedures, mental health evaluations, and firearm reporting requirements. - New York lawmakers consider restrictions on flare gun sales and proposals addressing parental liability. - Rhode Island advances legislation to exempt firearm safety equipment from state sales taxes. - Texas educators seek additional taxpayer funding to meet school security requirements. - Local governments nationwide debate gun violence prevention programs, public safety initiatives, and lawful firearm carry policies. The Center Square Daily delivers taxpayer-focused reporting on elections, government spending, public policy, and the issues shaping communities across the country. ____________ 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:38 California Elections 8:45 Louisiana's Budget 15:42 America’s Talking Firearms 2026-06-03T20:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1622 gun lawsFOID cardSecond AmendmentCalifornia electionsLouisiana budgetfirearm regulationsgun controlelection resultsstate budgetpublic safetyschool securitypolitical analysisprimary electionsDepartment of Justicelegislative action https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1922367/sen-ted-cruz-congress-must-fix-nil-chaos-sXRD1peok1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1922367_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1922367_original_360.mp4 Sen. Ted Cruz: Congress Must Fix NIL Chaos Ted Cruz says Congress may need to intervene to address what he describes as growing legal chaos surrounding NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals in college athletics. Speaking about the proposed Protect College Sports Act, Cruz argued that federal laws governing antitrust, broadcasting, and interstate commerce have contributed to the current environment and that Congress has a responsibility to address the resulting challenges. The debate comes as college athletics continues to grapple with NIL payments, athlete compensation, conference realignment, and questions about the future structure of college sports. #TedCruz #NIL #CollegeFootball #CollegeSports #NCAA #SportsNews #CollegeAthletics #Congress #Senate #SportsBusiness #Football #SportsPolitics #NILDeals #BreakingNews #StudentAthletes 2026-06-03T20:30:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Ted CruzNILCollege SportsNCAACongressNIL DealsSports LawStudent AthletesCollege AthleticsSenateSports Business https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1922446/hakeem-jeffries-iran-war-has-cost-taxpayers-over-1-rZIQsl6-T3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1922446_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1922446_original_360.mp4 Hakeem Jeffries: Iran War Has Cost Taxpayers Over $100 Billion Hakeem Jeffries is criticizing ongoing U.S. military involvement, arguing that the conflict has imposed significant costs on American taxpayers and contributed to higher energy prices. Jeffries claimed the war has cost taxpayers more than $100 billion and argued that American families are feeling the impact through higher costs, particularly at the gas pump. He also announced that House Democrats plan to advance a War Powers Resolution aimed at ending U.S. involvement. The comments come amid broader debates over military spending, foreign policy, government priorities, inflation, and the financial burden placed on American taxpayers. #HakeemJeffries #Taxpayer #WarSpending #GasPrices #Economy #GovernmentSpending #Congress #Politics #Inflation #MilitarySpending #USPolitics #ForeignPolicy #EconomicNews #BreakingNews #TaxpayerMoney 2026-06-03T21:30:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Hakeem JeffriesIran WarTaxpayerWar SpendingGas PricesEconomyInflationMilitary SpendingCongressForeign Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1922462/could-the-irgc-sabotage-a-u-s-deal-with-iran-P0D4fe36wc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1922462_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1922462_original_360.mp4 Could the IRGC Sabotage a U.S. Deal with Iran? The Center Square's Sarah Roderick-Fitch asks President Trump about the possibility of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps sabotaging any potential deals between the U.S. and Iran June 3rd, 2026 Source: The White House 2026-06-03T21:55:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 178 TrumpIRGCIran dealsabotageU.S. foreign policyMiddle Eastgeopoliticsnuclear dealThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1922490/irs-data-reveals-major-wealth-exodus-from-seattle-Lq_IWuujYO https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1922490_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1922490_original_360.mp4 IRS Data Reveals Major Wealth Exodus From Seattle Area + WA Ranks 31st In New Fiscal Health Report New IRS migration data shows more than 68,000 tax filers left King County in 2023, taking approximately $2.2 billion in adjusted gross income with them. Some local leaders warn the trend may be accelerating as high-income earners, business owners, and job creators seek lower-cost alternatives. Meanwhile, a new fiscal health report ranks Washington 31st in the nation, trailing neighboring states like Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. The report cites long-term liabilities, spending commitments, and fiscal management as key factors affecting the state's ranking. In this episode of Washington in Focus Daily, we examine the economic implications of population shifts, tax policy, state finances, and what these trends could mean for Washington taxpayers and businesses moving forward. #WashingtonState #Seattle #KingCounty #Taxes #Economy #Taxpayer #FiscalHealth #IRS #WashingtonPolitics #BusinessExodus #EconomicDevelopment #SeattleEconomy #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare #PublicPolicy 2026-06-03T22:26:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 972 Washington StateSeattleKing CountyIRS dataWealth exodusFiscal healthTaxesEconomyTaxpayerState financesBusiness exodusEconomic developmentTax policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1922494/rubio-iran-s-nuclear-program-remains-a-global-conc-oxHkVJKrOD https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1922494_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1922494_original_360.mp4 Rubio: Iran's Nuclear Program Remains A Global Concern Marco Rubio defended U.S. actions toward Iran, arguing that Tehran was attempting to build a powerful conventional military shield that could eventually protect a nuclear weapons program from outside intervention. Rubio said there is broad international agreement that Iran should not obtain a nuclear weapon and argued that allowing Iran to strengthen its military capabilities could have made future action far more difficult. The comments come amid ongoing debates over Iran's nuclear ambitions, national security, military strategy, and the future of U.S. policy in the Middle East. #Iran #MarcoRubio #NationalSecurity #NuclearWeapons #ForeignPolicy #MiddleEast #Politics #USPolitics #IranNuclearProgram #WorldNews #Geopolitics #BreakingNews #Security #Military #InternationalRelations 2026-06-03T22:30:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Marco RubioIranNuclear ProgramNational SecurityForeign PolicyMiddle EastUS Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1922862/what-california-s-primary-results-mean-for-congres-Mfkl1ePaSf https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1922862_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1922862_original_360.mp4 What California's Primary Results Mean for Congress in 2026 California voters have spoken, and the results could shape the future of Congress and the race for governor. In this episode of The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop speaks with California reporter Madeline Shannon about the biggest takeaways from California's 2026 primary elections. The discussion covers key congressional races, California's unique top-two primary system, surprising election outcomes, the governor's race between Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra, and what the results mean heading into November. The episode also examines the influence of endorsements, including Nancy Pelosi's support of Connie Chan, the performance of Republican and Democratic candidates across the state, and the growing national attention on California politics. Subscribe for daily coverage of state and national policy, politics, elections, and government news from across America. #CaliforniaElection #Election2026 #CaliforniaPolitics #Congress #GovernorRace #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-04T12:00:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 531 Californiaprimary resultsCongressgovernor raceelection 2026top-two primarypolitical analysisNancy PelosiSteve HiltonXavier Becerraconnie chanstate politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1922881/rubio-says-peace-deal-remains-unlikely-between-rus-27xPlVNo-d https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1922881_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1922881_original_360.mp4 Rubio Says Peace Deal Remains Unlikely Between Russia And Ukraine U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered a candid assessment of the war in Ukraine, acknowledging that the United States is not acting as a neutral mediator in the conflict. Rubio noted that the U.S. continues to provide weapons to Ukraine while maintaining sanctions against Russia, making clear that America has taken a side in the war. At the same time, he expressed skepticism that either Russia or Ukraine is currently prepared to make the concessions necessary to reach a negotiated peace agreement. The comments come as questions continue to grow over the future of the conflict, U.S. foreign policy, taxpayer-funded aid, and whether a diplomatic solution remains possible. #Ukraine #Russia #MarcoRubio #UkraineWar #ForeignPolicy #Politics #USPolitics #PeaceTalks #NationalSecurity #Taxpayer #WarInUkraine #Diplomacy #WorldNews #BreakingNews #Geopolitics 2026-06-04T12:30:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Marco RubioUkraine warRussiaPeace dealUS foreign policyDiplomacyGeopolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1922904/second-amendment-showdown-doj-budget-foid-card-cha-OWAr-i2ha3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1922904_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1922904_original_360.mp4 Second Amendment Showdown: DOJ Budget, FOID Card Changes, and State Gun Bills The battle over gun rights and gun control continues from Washington, D.C. to state capitols and city halls across America. In this edition of The Center Square Daily, we cover Attorney General Todd Blanche's testimony before Congress, including the Department of Justice's proposed budget, ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) firearm seizures, violent offender arrests, and efforts to create a dedicated Second Amendment Rights Section within the DOJ(Department of Justice). We also examine comments from Rep. Andrew Clyde praising the Trump administration's actions on gun rights, efforts to roll back portions of the National Firearms Act, and calls to eliminate certain federal firearm registration requirements. At the state level, we break down major developments in Illinois, where lawmakers debated changes to the FOID (Firearm Owners Identification) card system, mental health evaluations, firearm reporting requirements, and transparency measures. Plus, updates from New York, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Rhode Island, Texas, California, Alabama, Oregon, and Texas on firearm legislation, public safety initiatives, taxes, and gun violence prevention programs. Topics include: DOJ Second Amendment enforcement ATF firearm seizures and arrests Illinois FOID card legislation Federal gun rights lawsuits Gun violence prevention programs Firearm taxes and exemptions School security funding State and local gun policy debates National Gun Violence Awareness initiatives Subscribe to The Center Square Daily for independent reporting on government, public policy, taxpayer issues, and the stories shaping America. #SecondAmendment #GunRights #GunControl #ATF #DOJ #Illinois #FOID #Firearms #Politics #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-04T13:00:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 698 Second AmendmentGun RightsGun ControlDOJATFIllinoisFOID CardFirearmsGun LegislationPublic SafetyGun ViolenceLawsuits https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1922928/treasury-secretary-bessent-touts-record-deregulati-akm9nKD7Lo https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1922928_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1922928_original_360.mp4 Treasury Secretary Bessent Touts Record Deregulation Effort Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Trump administration's economic agenda is producing results through a combination of deregulation, tax cuts, and trade reforms. According to Bessent, federal agencies reduced regulations at a ratio of 129-to-1 compared to new rules issued, far exceeding the administration's original target. He argues the effort has lowered costs for businesses, improved economic competitiveness, and helped create broader prosperity for workers and job creators. Supporters view deregulation and tax relief as key drivers of growth, while critics continue to debate the long-term economic impacts. The discussion highlights ongoing questions about the role of government regulation, taxation, and economic policy in shaping America's business climate. #ScottBessent #Trump #Economy #Deregulation #TaxCuts #Business #EconomicGrowth #Jobs #SmallBusiness #Taxes #Government #Regulations #USPolitics #FinancialNews #BreakingNews 2026-06-04T13:30:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 Scott BessentTrumpEconomyDeregulationTax CutsBusinessEconomic GrowthJobsUS PoliticsFinancial News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1922960/are-louisiana-taxpayers-paying-more-inside-the-sta-nraVNX3kdE https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1922960_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1922960_original_360.mp4 Are Louisiana Taxpayers Paying More? Inside the State’s New $47 Billion Budget Louisiana lawmakers have concluded their legislative session, approving a nearly $47 billion state budget that supporters say keeps operating spending largely flat. But is total government spending really holding steady? In this interview, The Center Square's Louisiana reporter Nolan Mckendry breaks down the details behind the state's spending plans, including major increases in construction funding, higher education investments, employee pay raises, and new workforce development initiatives. The discussion also examines declining revenue projections, the state's growing reliance on bond financing for infrastructure projects, Louisiana's role in the energy economy, and how recent redistricting battles could shape the upcoming November elections. Topics covered: Louisiana's $47 billion budget Construction and infrastructure spending increases State debt and bond financing Higher education funding boosts Workforce development initiatives Economic development and data center investments Oil and gas industry impact Population trends and workforce challenges Congressional redistricting and election implications Subscribe for more state government, economic, and policy news from across America. #Louisiana #StateBudget #Politics #Economy #Infrastructure #Energy #DataCenters #GovernmentSpending #Taxpayers #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-04T14:00:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 436 Louisiana budgetstate spendingtaxpayersgovernment financeinfrastructurehigher educationworkforce developmenteconomic policybudget analysisLouisiana economy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1922977/trump-warns-nyc-could-lose-its-tax-base-Yy-xOEATWT https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1922977_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1922977_original_360.mp4 Trump Warns NYC Could Lose Its Tax Base Donald Trump criticized the economic policies proposed by Zohran Mamdani, arguing that higher costs and anti-business policies could encourage companies to leave New York City. Trump warned that if major employers and taxpayers relocate, the city could face long-term challenges maintaining its tax base, funding public services, and supporting economic growth. He argued that businesses contribute hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue and that losing them could have serious consequences for residents and taxpayers. The debate comes as New Yorkers continue to discuss taxes, affordability, economic development, housing costs, and the future direction of the city's economy. #Trump #ZohranMamdani #NewYorkCity #NYC #Taxes #Business #Economy #Taxpayer #EconomicPolicy #Jobs #Politics #NYPolitics #BusinessExodus #EconomicDevelopment #BreakingNews 2026-06-04T14:30:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 Donald TrumpNew York CityNYC economytax baseeconomic policybusinesstaxesZohran Mamdanibusiness exodus https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1923248/warnock-tariffs-cost-families-more-than-tax-cuts-s-LVTIvOjI5P https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1923248_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1923248_original_360.mp4 Warnock: Tariffs Cost Families More Than Tax Cuts Saved Them Raphael Warnock challenged Scott Bessent over the economic impact of tax cuts and tariffs on American families. During a Senate hearing, Warnock argued that tariffs have increased costs for consumers and may outweigh the benefits many households received from tax relief. Bessent pushed back, defending the administration's economic policies and disputing the underlying analysis. The exchange highlights a broader debate over taxes, tariffs, inflation, cost of living, and whether current economic policies are helping or hurting working Americans. #ScottBessent #RaphaelWarnock #Taxes #Tariffs #Economy #Inflation #CostOfLiving #Taxpayer #Politics #USPolitics #EconomicPolicy #MiddleClass #FinancialNews #BreakingNews #Jobs 2026-06-04T15:30:39.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1923274/new-report-raises-concerns-about-washington-financ-lqZBTdaNib https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1923274_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1923274_original_360.mp4 New Report Raises Concerns About Washington Finances A new fiscal health report is raising concerns about Washington state's long-term financial outlook. According to Truth in Accounting's latest rankings, Washington placed 31st in the nation for fiscal health, well behind neighboring states including Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. The report cites long-term liabilities, spending commitments, and financial obligations as key factors affecting the state's ranking. Analysts say fiscally stronger states have focused on paying down debt, limiting ongoing spending commitments, maintaining larger reserves, and avoiding the use of one-time revenue for permanent programs. The report also estimates that Washington taxpayers face a fiscal burden of approximately $1,800 per person based on the state's financial obligations and liabilities. In this report, we break down the rankings, compare Washington to neighboring states, and examine what the findings could mean for taxpayers. #WashingtonState #Taxes #Taxpayer #FiscalHealth #Economy #GovernmentSpending #StateBudget #WashingtonPolitics #EconomicPolicy #TruthInAccounting #FiscalResponsibility #WashingtonNews #PublicPolicy #Budget #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-04T16:00:41.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 361 Washington StateFiscal HealthEconomyTaxesGovernment SpendingState BudgetTaxpayer BurdenTruth in AccountingEconomic PolicyBudgetPublic Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1923290/congressman-presses-rubio-over-foreign-aid-cuts-FilfN10yWh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1923290_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1923290_original_360.mp4 Congressman Presses Rubio Over Foreign Aid Cuts Gabe Amo pressed Marco Rubio during a congressional hearing over the humanitarian impact of foreign aid reductions. Amo argued that aid cuts may have contributed to severe consequences overseas, while Rubio pushed back against claims regarding reported death figures and challenged the underlying assumptions behind those allegations. The exchange highlights the broader debate over foreign aid spending, government priorities, taxpayer dollars, humanitarian assistance, and America's role in addressing global crises. #MarcoRubio #ForeignAid #Congress #Politics #GovernmentSpending #Taxpayer #GabeAmo #HumanitarianAid #USPolitics #ForeignPolicy #GovernmentAccountability #Budget #BreakingNews #WorldNews #CongressionalHearing 2026-06-04T16:30:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 Gabe AmoMarco RubioForeign AidCongressHumanitarian AidUS PoliticsGovernment SpendingAccountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1923330/wealthy-taxpayers-continue-leaving-washington-scxD6u3WGr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1923330_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1923330_original_360.mp4 Wealthy Taxpayers Continue Leaving Washington New IRS migration data shows that more than 68,000 tax filers left King County in 2023, taking approximately $2.2 billion in adjusted gross income with them. King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn argues the trend could worsen in future years, pointing to anecdotal evidence that business owners, investors, and high-income earners are increasingly exploring opportunities outside Washington. The discussion comes as Washington lawmakers debate income taxes, estate taxes, business competitiveness, and economic growth. Critics warn that continued outmigration of high earners could have long-term consequences for jobs, investment, and the state's tax base. In this report, we break down the new IRS data, what it means for Washington taxpayers, and the broader debate over economic policy and competitiveness. #WashingtonState #Seattle #KingCounty #IRS #Taxes #Economy #Taxpayer #BusinessExodus #IncomeTax #WashingtonPolitics #EconomicDevelopment #SeattleEconomy #Migration #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-04T17:00:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 559 Washington StateKing CountyIRS dataTaxpayer exodusEconomic policyIncome taxBusiness competitivenessMigrationSeattle economyWashington politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1923466/warnock-challenges-bessent-on-trump-tax-cuts-eEIC4JhtA6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1923466_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1923466_original_360.mp4 Warnock Challenges Bessent On Trump Tax Cuts Raphael Warnock pressed Scott Bessent over whether extending Trump-era tax cuts is worth the additional federal debt. Warnock argued that the policy primarily benefits wealthy Americans, while Bessent pushed back, saying most taxpayers who benefited earn less than $100,000 per year and defending the administration's broader economic record. The exchange highlights a larger debate over taxes, federal spending, government debt, economic growth, and whether current tax policies are delivering meaningful benefits to working families. #ScottBessent #RaphaelWarnock #Taxes #TaxCuts #Economy #Debt #Taxpayer #Politics #USPolitics #EconomicPolicy #FederalDebt #MiddleClass #FinancialNews #BreakingNews #congress 2026-06-04T17:30:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 Raphael WarnockScott BessentTrump Tax CutsFederal DebtTaxesEconomyUS Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1923516/trump-ceasefire-deal-could-happen-this-weekend-MTfboA-1BQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1923516_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1923516_original_360.mp4 Trump: Ceasefire Deal Could Happen This Weekend Donald Trump said ongoing negotiations are progressing well and suggested a potential ceasefire agreement could be reached in the coming days. Speaking with reporters, Trump indicated that talks have gone "very well" but cautioned that no agreement has been finalized. He also acknowledged that the situation remains fluid and that the outcome is still uncertain. The comments come as global leaders, investors, and policymakers continue monitoring developments that could impact regional stability, international relations, energy markets, and the broader economy. #Trump #Ceasefire #PeaceTalks #Politics #ForeignPolicy #BreakingNews #WorldNews #Diplomacy #InternationalRelations #Geopolitics #USPolitics #GlobalNews #Negotiations #Economy #Markets 2026-06-04T18:30:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 30 TrumpCeasefirePeace TalksNegotiationsForeign PolicyDiplomacyWorld News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1923566/bessent-says-trump-administration-focused-on-house-39XNv-ykG_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1923566_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1923566_original_360.mp4 Bessent Says Trump Administration Focused On Household Finances Scott Bessent defended the administration's economic policies during a Senate hearing, saying officials remain focused on the financial challenges facing American families. Bessent acknowledged that households have faced higher costs, including increased gasoline prices, while arguing that the administration understands the pressures many Americans are experiencing. He also pushed back against criticism from lawmakers regarding the economic impact of current policies. The exchange comes as inflation, fuel costs, household budgets, and affordability remain top concerns for voters across the country. #ScottBessent #Economy #GasPrices #CostOfLiving #Inflation #Taxpayer #Politics #USPolitics #PersonalFinance #MiddleClass #FinancialNews #HouseholdBudget #EconomicNews #BreakingNews #Treasury 2026-06-04T19:37:54.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Scott BessentTrump AdministrationEconomyGas PricesCost of LivingInflationHousehold BudgetFinancial News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1923581/trump-admin-prioritizes-treatment-programs-in-4b-h-6uLC0k8caJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1923581_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1923581_original_360.mp4 Trump Admin Prioritizes Treatment Programs in $4B Homelessness Funding | The Center Square Daily Illinois lawmakers face criticism over transparency, spending, and tax increases following the end of legislative session, federal housing officials propose a major shift in homelessness policy, and The Center Square reports from the White House on economic and public safety issues. Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie joins The Center Square Daily to discuss the state's record-setting budget, legislative pay raises, new taxes and fees, and concerns about transparency during the final hours of session. McCombie argues taxpayers are paying more while receiving little relief from rising costs, criticizing the state's spending priorities and warning that continued tax increases could further strain Illinois families and businesses. The Center Square's Tim Clouser explains the Trump administration proposing significant changes to federal homelessness programs by shifting billions of dollars away from permanent housing subsidies and toward treatment, recovery, and accountability-based services. Supporters say the move could improve outcomes and reduce long-term taxpayer costs, while service providers and local governments weigh the impact on existing homelessness programs and funding structures. At the White House & America's Talking: - President Donald Trump discusses ongoing negotiations with Iran and the potential economic impact of Middle East tensions. - The president criticizes sanctuary policies and public safety leadership in major cities, including Chicago. - Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker continues to position himself as a leading critic of the Trump administration ahead of the midterm elections. - North Carolina opts into a federal education tax credit program that could provide families up to $1,700 per child beginning in 2027. - Pennsylvania lawmakers consider legislation targeting AI-generated "nudification" technology. - Louisiana lawmakers leave several carbon capture and energy-related bills unresolved as the legislative session ends. - Federal transportation officials investigate security concerns within Atlanta's transit system ahead of upcoming World Cup events. The Center Square Daily delivers taxpayer-focused coverage of government spending, public policy, elections, and the decisions impacting families, businesses, and communities across America. ____________ 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 01:00 Minority Report 14:45 Housing Priorities 00:00 At the White House  31:42 America’s Talking 2026-06-04T20:00:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2171 homelessnessTrump administrationfundingtreatment servicesIllinois legislaturebudgettax increasesTony McCombieHUDhousing firstpublic safetyeconomyWhite HouseChicagoIran https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1923583/gildon-state-must-balance-climate-goals-and-afford-g7CqVnik_b https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1923583_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1923583_original_360.mp4 Gildon: State Must Balance Climate Goals and Affordability Gildon: State Must Balance Climate Goals and Affordability 2026-06-04T20:03:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 132 climate goalsaffordabilityclimate commitment actsuspensiongas pricesgovernorlegislatureeconomywashington stateenergy policyconsumer costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1923610/gildon-affordability-should-be-a-higher-priority-6_blV3akOU https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1923610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1923610_original_360.mp4 Gildon: Affordability Should Be a Higher Priority Gildon: Affordability Should Be a Higher Priority 2026-06-04T20:59:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 86 Senator GildonAffordabilityTaxpayersDemocratsRepublicansGovernment spendingPolicyWashingtonOlympiaCost of living https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1923629/battleground-mayor-says-leaders-must-stand-by-thei-gGmOswPsZG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1923629_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1923629_original_360.mp4 Battleground Mayor Says Leaders Must Stand by Their Principles Battleground Mayor Says Leaders Must Stand by Their Principles 2026-06-04T21:10:58.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 120 Battleground MayorEric OverholserLeadershipPrinciplesCommunity ValuesRule of LawLaw EnforcementLocal GovernmentPolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1923648/daniels-civil-rights-curriculum-aims-at-training-a-VEqMHQ9bVY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1923648_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1923648_original_360.mp4 Daniels: Civil Rights Curriculum Aims at Training a New Generation of Citizen Leaders Dr. Matthew Daniels explains what McGraw-Hill Civil Rights: A Global Perspective aims to achieve in this exclusive interview with The Center Square. 2026-06-04T21:30:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 243 Civil RightsCurriculumEducationLeadershipCitizen LeadersMcGraw-HillMatthew DanielsSocial JusticeHistoryGlobal Perspective https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1923655/young-competition-is-necessary-for-a-free-enterpri-EgoknrMKHw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1923655_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1923655_original_360.mp4 Young: Competition Is Necessary for a Free Enterprise System Ambassador Andrew Young spoke with The Center Square about the Civil Rights movement and his time with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 2026-06-04T21:38:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 101 Andrew YoungCivil RightsMartin Luther King Jr.Free EnterpriseCompetitionAmbassadorUS PoliticsSocial JusticeHistoryInterview https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1923657/young-shares-his-time-with-dr-king-and-where-dei-s-iPVh3q6FQp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1923657_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1923657_original_360.mp4 Young Shares His Time With Dr. King and Where DEI Started in Civil Rights Movement Ambassador Andrew Young spoke with The Center Square about the Civil Rights movement and his time with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 2026-06-04T21:42:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 234 Andrew YoungMartin Luther King Jr.Civil Rights MovementDEIBirminghamactivismequalityjusticesocial change https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1923659/trump-defends-free-enterprise-mocks-socialist-poli-91f3pbA_WX https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1923659_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1923659_original_360.mp4 Trump Defends Free Enterprise, Mocks Socialist Policies Donald Trump mocked proposals he characterized as offering expansive government benefits and defended free enterprise as the foundation of America's economic success. Using sarcasm, Trump argued that promises of free housing, food, and other services ultimately raise questions about who pays the cost. He contrasted those ideas with free-market principles, saying economic growth and prosperity are driven by private enterprise rather than government programs. The comments come amid growing debates over taxes, government spending, economic inequality, housing affordability, and the role government should play in the economy. #Trump #ZohranMamdani #Capitalism #Socialism #Economy #Taxes #GovernmentSpending #Taxpayer #NYCPolitics #FreeEnterprise #EconomicPolicy #Politics #USPolitics #BreakingNews #Business 2026-06-04T20:45:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 Donald TrumpSocialismFree EnterpriseEconomyGovernment SpendingCapitalismTaxesEconomic Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1923694/calls-grow-to-suspend-washington-s-cca-gas-tax-cou-hky6dKH3FB https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1923694_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1923694_original_360.mp4 Calls Grow To Suspend Washington's CCA Gas Tax + Council Meeting Erupts Over Antifa Proclamation Washington gas prices remain among the highest in the nation as Republican lawmakers call on Governor Bob Ferguson to temporarily suspend the Climate Commitment Act's fuel costs. We break down the latest debate over gas prices and taxpayer relief. Plus, the federal government is officially moving away from Housing First policies and toward treatment-focused homelessness programs, a change that could significantly impact Seattle and Washington state's approach to homelessness funding. And Battleground Mayor Eric Overholser is drawing national attention after issuing proclamations supporting ICE and criticizing Antifa, leading to a heated city council meeting and growing political debate. Washington In Focus Daily | June 4, 2026 #WashingtonState #GasPrices #CCA #ClimateCommitmentAct #BobFerguson #Taxes #Taxpayer #Homelessness #HousingFirst #Seattle #ICE #Antifa #WashingtonPolitics #Economy #WashingtonNews 2026-06-04T22:25:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1330 Washington stateGas taxClimate Commitment ActHomelessness policyHousing FirstSeattleAntifaICEMayorPoliticsTaxesEconomyNews https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1923698/scott-bessent-says-grocery-inflation-is-slowing-4jWmU6Mrl- https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1923698_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1923698_original_360.mp4 Scott Bessent Says Grocery Inflation Is Slowing Scott Bessent defended the administration's economic record during a Senate hearing, arguing that grocery inflation has remained relatively modest since President Trump's return to office. The exchange quickly turned into a broader debate over cost-of-living pressures, with lawmakers arguing that many families continue to face higher prices for groceries, housing, fuel, and everyday necessities despite improvements in some inflation indicators. The discussion highlights one of the biggest economic questions facing American households: are prices truly improving, or are families still feeling squeezed every time they visit the grocery store? #Inflation #Groceries #ScottBessent #CostOfLiving #Economy #FoodPrices #PersonalFinance #Taxpayer #Politics #USPolitics #FinancialNews #HouseholdBudget #EconomicNews #BreakingNews #ConsumerPrices 2026-06-04T22:31:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 grocery inflationcost of livingeconomyfood pricesScott BessentUS politicsfinancial newshousehold budget https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1923952/illinois-budget-breakdown-what-taxpayers-need-to-k-hPa00dHRfD https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1923952_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1923952_original_360.mp4 Illinois Budget Breakdown: What Taxpayers Need to Know About New Fees and Spending Illinois lawmakers have wrapped up their legislative session, approving what is being called the largest state budget in Illinois history. Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie joins The Center Square Daily to discuss the $55.9 billion spending plan, new tax and fee increases, concerns about transparency during the final hours of session, and ongoing debates over affordability, public safety, and the future of the Chicago Bears stadium proposal. In this interview, McCombie outlines Republican priorities, criticizes late-night budget negotiations, discusses gas tax and road fund concerns, and explains why many taxpayers remain frustrated with Springfield's spending decisions. Topics include: Illinois state budget 2026 New Illinois taxes and fees Gas tax and road funding Government spending and transparency Property tax reform Illinois legislative session recap Chicago Bears stadium proposal Public safety and affordability concerns Illinois politics and taxpayer issues Subscribe for daily coverage of state government, public policy, economic issues, and taxpayer-focused reporting from across America. #Illinois #IllinoisPolitics #StateBudget #Taxes #Taxpayer #ChicagoBears #GovernmentSpending #PublicPolicy #Springfield #TonyMcCombie 2026-06-05T11:30:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 868 Illinois budgetTaxpayersNew feesGovernment spendingTransparencyTax reformPublic safetyAffordabilityIllinois politicsTony McCombieState budgetChicago Bears https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1923982/trump-defends-anti-weaponization-effort-B_pHe_1z8E https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1923982_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1923982_original_360.mp4 Trump Defends Anti-Weaponization Effort Donald Trump defended efforts aimed at examining allegations of political weaponization within government institutions. Speaking to reporters, Trump argued that some Americans were unfairly targeted by investigations and prosecutions, claiming that government power was used against political opponents. He described the issue as a matter of accountability and public trust in government institutions. The comments come amid ongoing debates over government oversight, the role of federal agencies, public confidence in the justice system, and concerns about the use of taxpayer-funded investigations. #Trump #GovernmentAccountability #DOJ #Politics #Lawfare #GovernmentOversight #Taxpayer #USPolitics #JusticeSystem #PoliticalNews #BreakingNews #Accountability #Government #PublicTrust #News 2026-06-05T12:30:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 Donald TrumpWeaponizationAccountabilityGovernmentDOJPoliticsLawfareOversightJustice SystemTaxpayerUS PoliticsNews https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1923983/homelessness-spending-shift-new-hud-rules-could-ch-I0bytdmzuV https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1923983_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1923983_original_360.mp4 Homelessness Spending Shift: New HUD Rules Could Change Everything The federal government's approach to homelessness could be undergoing its biggest transformation in years. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has unveiled a new $4 billion funding strategy that shifts priorities from the long-standing "Housing First" model toward a "Recovery First" approach focused on treatment, accountability, and self-sufficiency. The Center Square reporter Tim Clouser breaks down how the new funding rules could affect taxpayers, local governments, homelessness service providers, and major cities across America. The discussion examines rising homelessness despite billions in public spending, concerns over taxpayer accountability, and how federal officials plan to tie future funding to measurable outcomes. The conversation also highlights homelessness spending debates unfolding in California, Texas, Indiana, Michigan, Louisiana, and New York, as lawmakers and taxpayers question whether current programs are delivering results. Topics covered: HUD's new homelessness funding priorities Housing First vs. Recovery First Federal homelessness spending and taxpayer costs Accountability measures for homelessness programs Treatment-based housing initiatives Local and state homelessness funding debates Trump administration housing policy changes Public safety and homelessness response strategies Subscribe for more reporting on government spending, public policy, and taxpayer issues from across America. #Homelessness #HUD #HousingPolicy #TaxpayerMoney #TrumpAdministration #PublicPolicy #GovernmentSpending #HousingFirst #RecoveryFirst #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-05T12:30:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 680 HomelessnessHUDHousing PolicyGovernment SpendingRecovery FirstHousing FirstTaxpayer MoneyPublic PolicyAccountabilityTreatment https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1924028/pres-trump-illinois-gov-pritzker-trade-blows-cMbbZPTa1r https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1924028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1924028_original_360.mp4 Pres. Trump, Illinois Gov. Pritzker Trade Blows President Donald Trump responds to questions about ongoing negotiations with Iran, rising gas prices, and the U.S. economy while escalating his political feud with Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. As the 2026 midterm elections approach, the war of words between Trump and Pritzker highlights growing debates over affordability, public safety, immigration policies, and organized labor. Plus, we cover North Carolina's adoption of a major school choice tax credit program, Pennsylvania lawmakers targeting AI-generated "nudification" apps, Louisiana's stalled carbon capture legislation, and a federal investigation into safety concerns on Atlanta's MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) transit system ahead of the World Cup. Stay informed with the latest state and national policy news impacting taxpayers across America. #Trump #Pritzker #Illinois #Iran #Midterms #Politics #Economy #SchoolChoice #AI #Deepfake #Louisiana #CarbonCapture #Atlanta #MARTA #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-05T13:30:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 668 TrumpPritzkerIllinoisPoliticsEconomyMidtermsGas PricesUS EconomySchool ChoiceAIDeepfakeCarbon CaptureAtlantaMARTA https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1924030/snap-fraud-debate-erupts-in-congressional-hearing-pgtDMZRc7C https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1924030_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1924030_original_360.mp4 SNAP Fraud Debate Erupts In Congressional Hearing Brooke Rollins highlighted concerns about fraud and abuse within the SNAP program during a congressional hearing, while also discussing oversight reforms and work requirements. Rollins argued that stronger accountability measures are needed to reduce waste and ensure benefits are directed to eligible recipients. Lawmakers questioned the administration on program integrity, eligibility standards, fraud prevention efforts, and taxpayer costs. The exchange underscores broader debates over welfare spending, government accountability, food assistance programs, work requirements, fraud prevention, and the role of taxpayer-funded benefits. #SNAP #FoodStamps #BrookeRollins #Taxpayer #GovernmentSpending #Welfare #Politics #USPolitics #FoodAssistance #Congress #Fraud #EconomicPolicy #Budget #BreakingNews #GovernmentAccountability 2026-06-05T13:30:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 SNAPFood StampsFraudCongressWelfareTaxpayerGovernment SpendingBrooke RollinsPoliticsUS Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1924067/bessent-white-house-wants-to-eliminate-gas-tax-gL_e3yCm0C https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1924067_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1924067_original_360.mp4 Bessent: White House Wants To Eliminate Gas Tax Scott Bessent confirmed that the Trump administration has asked Congress to eliminate the federal gas tax as part of a broader effort to reduce fuel costs for American drivers. During a congressional hearing, Bessent was repeatedly pressed on whether the administration supports ending the gas tax. He responded that the White House has already requested congressional action on the issue. The proposal comes as gas prices and cost-of-living concerns remain major issues for households across the country. Supporters argue eliminating the tax could provide relief at the pump, while critics question how much consumers would ultimately save. #GasPrices #GasTax #ScottBessent #Economy #CostOfLiving #Taxpayer #Inflation #Politics #USPolitics #FuelPrices #Taxes #PersonalFinance #FinancialNews #BreakingNews #Drivers 2026-06-05T14:30:39.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 Gas taxTrump administrationFuel costsCongressEconomyGas pricesUS politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1924088/new-federal-approach-to-homelessness-fUTKaKb1NF https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1924088_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1924088_original_360.mp4 New Federal Approach To Homelessness The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced a significant change in how homelessness programs will be funded, moving away from the Housing First model and placing greater emphasis on treatment, recovery, behavioral health services, and accountability. Under the new approach, organizations seeking federal funding will be expected to demonstrate outcomes beyond simply providing housing. The policy shift could have major implications for cities like Seattle and states that have heavily invested in Housing First programs over the past decade. Supporters of the change argue that treatment and recovery must be prioritized alongside housing, while critics warn that funding changes could disrupt existing services. The debate highlights broader questions about homelessness spending, public safety, addiction treatment, and taxpayer accountability. #Homelessness #HousingFirst #Seattle #HUD #Taxpayer #PublicPolicy #RecoveryFirst #WashingtonState #Politics #GovernmentSpending #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealth #SeattlePolitics #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-05T15:00:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 369 homelessnessHousing FirstHUDtreatmentrecoverySeattleWashington Statepublic safetyaddictionmental healthgovernment spendingpublic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1924113/president-trump-announces-major-coal-export-projec-39HV5AdwYM https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1924113_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1924113_original_360.mp4 President Trump Announces Major Coal Export Project Donald Trump announced that the West Gateway coal export project is expected to move forward after years of delays, with construction scheduled to begin this summer. According to Trump, the project will eventually ship more than 12 million tons of coal annually to international markets. Supporters argue the development could create jobs, boost exports, strengthen energy infrastructure, and generate economic activity. The project has faced political, regulatory, and environmental challenges for more than a decade. Its revival is expected to reignite debates over energy policy, economic development, exports, environmental concerns, and the future of American coal production. #Trump #Coal #Energy #Jobs #Economy #Exports #EnergyPolicy #Infrastructure #Mining #USPolitics #EconomicDevelopment #Trade #EnergyJobs #BreakingNews #Business 2026-06-05T15:30:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 TrumpCoalExportsEnergyJobsEconomyInfrastructureUS PoliticsMining https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1924143/ferguson-faces-growing-pressure-to-suspend-cca-gas-Gd-FxWPPuQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1924143_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1924143_original_360.mp4 Ferguson Faces Growing Pressure To Suspend CCA Gas Tax Washington drivers are paying some of the highest gas prices in the nation, and a growing number of lawmakers are calling on Governor Bob Ferguson to temporarily suspend costs associated with the Climate Commitment Act. State Senator Chris Gildon argues that the program adds roughly 50 cents per gallon to fuel prices and says a temporary suspension could provide immediate relief to families, commuters, and businesses facing rising costs. Ferguson's office has pushed back, pointing instead to global events and federal policies as major contributors to higher fuel prices. The debate highlights broader questions about climate policy, affordability, cost of living, and how state leaders should balance environmental goals with economic pressures facing taxpayers. #WashingtonState #GasPrices #CCA #ClimateCommitmentAct #BobFerguson #Taxes #Taxpayer #CostOfLiving #Economy #FuelPrices #WashingtonPolitics #Inflation #Drivers #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-05T16:00:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 481 Washington StateGas PricesCCAClimate Commitment ActBob FergusonGas TaxCost of LivingInflationFuel PricesWashington Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1924164/brooke-rollins-defends-work-requirements-for-snap-84SNW3Q4ew https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1924164_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1924164_original_360.mp4 Brooke Rollins Defends Work Requirements For SNAP Brooke Rollins defended the administration's approach to social safety net programs during a heated congressional exchange over welfare spending, workforce participation, and economic policy. Rollins argued that economic conditions, exports, and employment opportunities are improving while pushing back against criticism of proposed reforms. She also questioned whether expanding government assistance programs should take priority over policies designed to encourage work and self-sufficiency. The exchange highlights broader debates over SNAP benefits, welfare reform, taxpayer-funded programs, workforce participation, and the future of America's social safety net. #BrookeRollins #SNAP #Welfare #WorkRequirements #Taxpayer #GovernmentSpending #Politics #USPolitics #FoodStamps #Congress #Economy #Jobs #EconomicPolicy #BreakingNews #WelfareReform 2026-06-05T16:30:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 31 Brooke RollinsSNAPWelfareWork RequirementsTaxpayerGovernment SpendingCongressEconomyEconomic Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1924184/washington-mayor-takes-on-antifa-backlash-erupts-V_z8EdgKEq https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1924184_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1924184_original_360.mp4 Washington Mayor Takes On ANTIFA — Backlash Erupts Battleground Mayor Eric Overholser is defending his decision to issue proclamations related to ICE and Antifa, saying the move reflects the views of many residents in his community. Despite criticism from some media outlets and political opponents, the mayor says elected officials should focus on representing their constituents rather than avoiding controversy. He argues that fear of backlash should not influence decisions made on behalf of local voters. The controversy has generated strong reactions on both sides, with supporters praising the mayor's stance while critics argue the proclamations are divisive. The debate highlights broader questions about local government, community representation, and the role of elected officials in addressing politically charged issues. #BattlegroundWA #WashingtonPolitics #ICE #Antifa #Politics #LocalGovernment #Mayor #WashingtonState #CommunityLeadership #PoliticalDebate #PublicPolicy #BreakingNews #WashingtonNews #LocalPolitics #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-05T17:00:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 395 Battleground WAEric OverholserAntifaICEWashington PoliticsMayorProclamationsCommunity ValuesPolitical DebatePublic Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1924211/washington-state-finances-under-scrutiny-lirJ_YnKJ0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1924211_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1924211_original_360.mp4 Washington State Finances Under Scrutiny A new fiscal health report is raising questions about Washington state's long-term financial outlook despite its strong economy. While Washington ranks among the nation's economic leaders, the state placed 31st in fiscal health. Meanwhile, neighboring states such as Montana and Wyoming continue to rank among the country's top performers due to stronger reserves, lower long-term liabilities, and a more cautious approach to ongoing spending commitments. The findings have renewed debate over government spending, taxpayer exposure, budget priorities, and whether Washington's fiscal policies are sustainable over the long term. #WashingtonState #Taxes #Taxpayer #FiscalHealth #Economy #GovernmentSpending #WashingtonPolitics #StateBudget #EconomicPolicy #Montana #Wyoming #FiscalResponsibility #WashingtonNews #PublicPolicy #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-05T17:30:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 Washington StateFiscal HealthEconomyGovernment SpendingState BudgetTaxpayerEconomic PolicyMontanaWyomingFiscal Responsibility https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1924266/sheriff-swank-opposes-sheriff-appointment-oversigh-cTdPvcyP7Y https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1924266_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1924266_original_360.mp4 Sheriff Swank Opposes Sheriff Appointment, Oversight Proposals Sheriff Swank Opposes Sheriff Appointment, Oversight Proposals 2026-06-05T18:55:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 116 Sheriff SwankPierce CountySheriff AppointmentOversight ProposalsExecutive AuthorityGovernment OversightLaw Enforcement ReformWashington StatePolitical OppositionCounty Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1924267/sheriff-swank-voters-should-choose-their-sheriff-WfwuehJTUD https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1924267_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1924267_original_360.mp4 Sheriff Swank: Voters Should Choose Their Sheriff Swank: Voters Should Choose Their Sheriff 2026-06-05T18:55:41.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 68 Sheriff SwankVoter ChoiceSheriff ElectionAppointed SheriffPierce CountyWashingtonLaw EnforcementGovernment Accountability https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1924334/trump-moves-to-protect-42-coal-mines-atnn6vKrHU https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1924334_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1924334_original_360.mp4 Trump Moves To Protect 42 Coal Mines Donald Trump announced a major investment aimed at supporting America's coal industry, including protecting dozens of coal mines and power plants while expanding export capacity. According to Trump, the initiative would help preserve 42 coal mines, keep 14 coal-fired power plants operating, build two new coal plants, and develop a major coal export terminal. He also pointed to China's continued expansion of coal generation as a reason for maintaining domestic energy production. Supporters argue the investment will strengthen energy security, protect jobs, and support economic growth, while critics continue to debate the long-term role of coal in America's energy future. #Trump #Coal #Energy #Jobs #Economy #Mining #CoalMines #EnergyPolicy #Exports #China #EconomicDevelopment #Infrastructure #Business #BreakingNews #USPolitics 2026-06-05T20:20:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 TrumpCoalEnergyJobsEconomyMiningCoal MinesEnergy PolicyExportsChinaEconomic DevelopmentInfrastructureUS Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1924427/major-gun-rights-cases-could-reshape-firearm-laws-XHHbClvAd5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1924427_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1924427_original_360.mp4 Major Gun Rights Cases Could Reshape Firearm Laws Nationwide | The Center Square Daily Gun control lawsuits, World Cup economic promises, Nevada's primary election, unemployment rankings, and taxpayer accountability debates across the states lead today's edition of The Center Square Daily. Gun owners across the country continue to watch major Second Amendment cases working their way through the courts while state legislatures consider new firearm restrictions and regulations. U.S. Law Shield President Kirk Evans joins the program to discuss pending U.S. Supreme Court cases, legal challenges to firearm purchase waiting periods, proposed handgun restrictions, FOID card changes in Illinois, and the broader legal landscape facing gun owners heading into the 2026 elections. With FIFA World Cup matches set to begin across North America, taxpayers and local communities are weighing the promised economic benefits against the public costs of hosting major sporting events. The Center Square's Jon Styf joins to discuss what economists and policy analysts are saying on whether host cities will see the projected economic windfalls or whether much of the spending simply shifts dollars that would have been spent elsewhere in local economies. Square Up the Vote: - Nevada voters prepare to choose party nominees in a closely watched gubernatorial primary. - Governor Joe Lombardo and Attorney General Aaron Ford remain key figures in a race that could shape the state's political future. - Candidates continue to debate affordability, economic policy, and the direction of state government ahead of November. Economic Snapshot: - The U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May while unemployment remained at 4.3%. - South Dakota, North Dakota, Hawaii, Vermont, and Alabama posted the nation's lowest unemployment rates. - The District of Columbia, Nevada, Delaware, California, and Washington ranked among the highest unemployment rates. - Labor force participation declined from 62.6% to 61.8% over the past year. America's Talking: - Michigan lawmakers push for greater transparency in Medicaid error and improper payment rates. - New York legislators debate redistricting and concerns about political map drawing. - Statehouses across the country continue discussing government spending, taxpayer accountability, and election-year policy priorities. The Center Square Daily delivers taxpayer-focused reporting on government spending, elections, public policy, and the issues impacting communities across America. ____________ 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:40 SECOND AMENDMENT 13:31 BREAK: SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER 14:13 SPORTS ECONOMICS 21:19 BREAK: FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK 21:58 NEVADA’S PRIMARY 25:17 BREAK 25:59 UNEMPLOYMENT 28:52 BREAK: FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK 29:32 America’s Talking 2026-06-05T20:30:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2231 gun rightssecond amendmentfirearm lawssupreme court casesgun controlwaiting periodshandgun restrictionsFOID cardIllinoislawpoliticstaxpayeraccountabilityelectionspublic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1924713/another-major-expansion-leaves-washington-suspect-5n-dkP7TKa https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1924713_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1924713_original_360.mp4 Another Major Expansion Leaves Washington + Suspect Arrested After Capitol Vandalism Montana Governor Greg Gianforte says his state is open for business and hopes to attract even more companies from Washington after Janicki Industries announced a major expansion in Great Falls instead of Washington state. We break down what the move means for jobs, investment, taxes, regulations, and Washington's business climate. Plus, Pierce County is considering major changes to the sheriff's office, including a proposal that would make the sheriff an appointed rather than elected position. Sheriff Keith Swank is pushing back, arguing voters should retain the right to choose their law enforcement leadership. And a suspect is in custody after causing significant damage to the Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. We'll show what happened and how new security measures helped prevent another break-in. Washington In Focus Daily | June 5, 2026 #WashingtonState #Montana #BusinessClimate #Jobs #Economy #Taxes #JanickiIndustries #WashingtonPolitics #Sheriff #PierceCounty #PublicSafety #Olympia #CapitolBuilding #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-05T22:27:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1221 Washington stateMontanabusiness expansionjobseconomytaxesregulationsbusiness climateJanicki IndustriesWashington politicsSheriffPierce Countypublic safetyOlympiaCapitol Building https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1925109/trump-redirects-green-energy-funds-to-coal-plants-G2DjJHMsKM https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1925109_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1925109_original_360.mp4 Trump Redirects Green Energy Funds To Coal Plants Donald Trump announced plans to redirect nearly $200 million previously allocated for green energy initiatives toward coal-fired power projects. According to Trump, the funding will help restart a coal plant in Maryland and support the construction of new coal plants in Alaska and West Virginia. He argued that advances in technology have made modern coal plants cleaner and more efficient while helping strengthen energy reliability and electricity generation. The announcement is expected to fuel debate over energy policy, taxpayer spending, electricity costs, grid reliability, domestic energy production, and the future balance between traditional and renewable energy sources. #Trump #Coal #Energy #GreenNewDeal #Economy #Jobs #EnergyPolicy #Taxpayer #Electricity #PowerGrid #Infrastructure #Business #USPolitics #BreakingNews #EnergySecurity 2026-06-06T12:00:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 TrumpCoalEnergyGreen EnergyUS PoliticsEconomyJobsPower GridTaxpayerInfrastructure https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1925111/why-gun-owners-are-watching-the-supreme-court-righ-7VcI0muEgC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1925111_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1925111_original_360.mp4 Why Gun Owners Are Watching the Supreme Court Right Now The future of the Second Amendment may depend on several major cases currently sitting before the U.S. Supreme Court. In this episode of Center Square Daily, Greg Bishop speaks with Kirk Evans, President of U.S. Law Shield, about ongoing gun rights litigation, Supreme Court delays, state-level firearm restrictions, and what gun owners should watch heading into the 2026 election cycle. Topics include: • U.S. Supreme Court gun cases and pending decisions • The impact of the NYSRPA v. Bruen ruling • Florida's settlement over its three-day firearm waiting period • Maryland's new restrictions on Glock-style handguns • Illinois FOID card changes and legal challenges • Virginia background check disputes • State-level gun control legislation across the country • Federal firearm background checks explained • How courts are handling Second Amendment lawsuits • What gun owners should know about changing firearm laws Stay informed on the latest developments affecting gun rights, firearm ownership, constitutional law, and state policy across America. Subscribe to Center Square Daily for independent coverage of government, public policy, taxes, elections, and constitutional issues. #SecondAmendment #GunRights #SupremeCourt #Firearms #GunControl #USLawShield #NYSRPAvBruen #Constitution #Politics #CenterSquare 2026-06-06T12:00:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 823 Supreme CourtGun RightsSecond AmendmentFirearmsGun ControlUS Law ShieldNYSRPA v. BruenConstitutional LawFirearm LawsLitigation https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1925149/best-worst-states-for-jobs-in-2026-latest-unemploy-dZq7RXN3DL https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1925149_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1925149_original_360.mp4 Best & Worst States for Jobs in 2026 | Latest Unemployment Report The latest U.S. jobs report shows the economy added 172,000 jobs in May 2026, beating expectations while unemployment remained at 4.3%. Hospitality and local government sectors led job growth, while technology and finance continued to lag. In this Center Square Daily update, we break down the latest unemployment rankings by state, including which states have the lowest unemployment rates and which states continue to struggle. South Dakota, North Dakota, Hawaii, Vermont, and Alabama rank among the nation's strongest job markets, while the District of Columbia, Nevada, Oregon, Illinois, Michigan, Connecticut, California, Delaware, and Washington face higher unemployment rates. We also examine labor force participation, wage growth trends, and what these economic indicators mean for workers, employers, taxpayers, and policymakers across America. 📊 Latest state unemployment rankings 📈 U.S. job growth and hiring trends 💼 Which industries are adding jobs 🏛 Labor force participation analysis 🇺🇸 Economic outlook for 2026 Subscribe for daily coverage of state economies, public policy, taxpayer issues, and labor market trends from across the United States. #JobsReport #Unemployment #Economy #Jobs #Employment #LaborMarket #USEconomy #StateRankings #EconomicNews #CenterSquare 2026-06-06T13:00:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 189 Jobs ReportUnemploymentEconomyJobsEmploymentLabor MarketUS EconomyState RankingsEconomic News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1925161/congress-clashes-over-snap-benefit-changes-eVL9uY2r7w https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1925161_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1925161_original_360.mp4 Congress Clashes Over SNAP Benefit Changes Brooke Rollins faced sharp criticism during a congressional hearing over changes to SNAP eligibility and claims that millions of Americans are losing access to food assistance benefits. Lawmakers argued that roughly 4.5 million people could be removed from the program due to eligibility changes and administrative requirements, while Rollins and supporters of the reforms contend the policies are designed to encourage workforce participation, strengthen program integrity, and reduce dependency on government assistance. The exchange highlights broader debates over welfare reform, taxpayer spending, food assistance programs, poverty policy, and the future of America's social safety net. #SNAP #FoodStamps #BrookeRollins #WelfareReform #Taxpayer #GovernmentSpending #Congress #Politics #USPolitics #FoodAssistance #Economy #FederalBudget #Benefits #BreakingNews #PublicPolicy 2026-06-06T13:30:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 SNAPFood StampsBrooke RollinsWelfare ReformCongressPoliticsFood AssistancePovertySocial Safety Net https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1925179/the-truth-about-world-cup-spending-stadiums-taxpay-ABmV9PC8C9 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1925179_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1925179_original_360.mp4 The Truth About World Cup Spending, Stadiums & Taxpayer Costs The 2026 World Cup is coming to cities across the United States, but will taxpayers actually benefit from the massive international soccer tournament? Experts, economists, and policymakers are debating whether World Cup matches generate the economic boost often promised by local officials. While projections estimate hundreds of millions in visitor spending, critics point to hidden taxpayer costs, including security, road closures, transit upgrades, and public resources devoted to hosting the event. In this episode of The Center Square Daily, Greg Bishop speaks with Center Square reporter John Styf about the real economic impact of major sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup, NFL Draft, Formula One races, and other taxpayer-supported events. Topics covered: World Cup 2026 economic impact Taxpayer costs of hosting international sporting events FIFA's projected revenues Stadium subsidies and public spending Security and infrastructure expenses Local business impacts Hotel pricing and tourism displacement Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Dallas, Seattle and other host cities Whether economic projections match reality Are taxpayers seeing a return on investment—or are mega-events benefiting organizers more than local communities? Subscribe for more reporting on government spending, taxpayer accountability, public policy, and state politics from across America. #WorldCup2026 #FIFA #Taxpayers #Economy #SportsEconomics #WorldCup #GovernmentSpending #PublicPolicy #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-06T14:00:37.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 445 World Cup 2026Taxpayer costsEconomic impactFIFAGovernment spendingPublic policySports economicsStadium subsidiesSecurity expensesInfrastructureLocal businessTourism https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1925220/nevada-primary-election-preview-governor-s-race-at-F8rV9tnmg3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1925220_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1925220_original_360.mp4 Nevada Primary Election Preview: Governor's Race, Attorney General Battle & Swing State Stakes Nevada voters are heading to the polls as one of the nation's most closely watched swing states prepares for pivotal primary elections. In this election preview, we break down the key races, including the Nevada governor's contest featuring Governor Joe Lombardo and Attorney General Aaron Ford, along with the highly competitive attorney general race. Candidates are debating major issues such as affordability, mining, election security, voting rights, immigration, reproductive rights, data centers, and economic policy. With narrow margins expected in November's general election, these primaries could shape Nevada's political future and provide insight into voter priorities heading into the midterms. Watch for a complete overview of the candidates, the issues driving the campaigns, and why Nevada remains one of the most important battleground states in America. Subscribe for continuing election coverage, political analysis, and state government news from across the country. #NevadaElection #NevadaPrimary #JoeLombardo #AaronFord #NevadaPolitics #Election2026 #MidtermElections #SwingState #AttorneyGeneralRace #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-06T15:00:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 220 Nevada ElectionNevada PrimaryGovernor's RaceAttorney GeneralJoe LombardoAaron FordSwing StateElection 2026Midterm ElectionsNevada Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1925252/medicaid-errors-maps-and-government-accountability-aqOzoLxlSp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1925252_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1925252_original_360.mp4 Medicaid Errors, Maps, and Government Accountability Michigan lawmakers are pushing for greater transparency in Medicaid spending, New York senators debate redistricting and gerrymandering, Texas lawmakers clash over local government fines, and California recognizes a century of taxpayer advocacy. In this edition of America's Talking: Statehouse Moments, we highlight some of the most important taxpayer-focused debates happening in state capitals across the country. From concerns about Medicaid improper payment rates and government accountability to political map drawing and taxpayer-funded local government penalties, these issues could have a direct impact on taxpayers nationwide. Topics covered: • Michigan Medicaid error rates and transparency legislation • Improper payment concerns and taxpayer accountability • New York redistricting and gerrymandering debate • Congressional and legislative map controversies • Texas local government fines and taxpayer impacts • California taxpayer advocacy and government transparency • State politics and public policy developments • Government spending oversight and accountability Stay informed with the latest state government news, taxpayer issues, legislative debates, and public policy developments from across America. #StatePolitics #TaxpayerTransparency #Medicaid #GovernmentSpending #Redistricting #Gerrymandering #TaxpayerDollars #PublicPolicy #StateGovernment #PoliticsNews 2026-06-06T16:00:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 467 MedicaidTransparencyAccountabilityRedistrictingGerrymanderingTaxpayer moneyPublic policyState governmentMichiganNew YorkTexasCalifornia https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1925274/pierce-county-considers-ending-elected-sheriff-pos-paukGj9EtK https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1925274_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1925274_original_360.mp4 Pierce County Considers Ending Elected Sheriff Position Pierce County's Charter Review Commission is considering a proposal that would make the county sheriff an appointed position rather than one elected by voters. The commission is also weighing the creation of an independent ombudsman office to oversee the sheriff's department. Sheriff Keith Swank is strongly opposing the proposal, arguing that voters should retain the right to choose their sheriff and warning that concentrating appointment power in the executive branch could reduce accountability. Supporters of the proposal argue additional oversight could improve transparency and public trust. If approved by the Charter Review Commission, the measures could ultimately appear on the November ballot, allowing Pierce County voters to decide the future structure of local law enforcement leadership. #PierceCounty #Sheriff #KeithSwank #WashingtonState #PublicSafety #GovernmentAccountability #Politics #WashingtonPolitics #LawEnforcement #LocalGovernment #Voters #WashingtonNews #CharterReview #Elections #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-06T17:00:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 512 Pierce CountySheriffKeith SwankWashington StatePublic SafetyGovernment AccountabilityPoliticsLaw EnforcementLocal GovernmentElectionsCharter Review https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1925286/trump-coal-investments-could-save-50-billion-Le89pPm8q4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1925286_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1925286_original_360.mp4 Trump: Coal Investments Could Save $50 Billion Donald Trump touted a new energy strategy centered on coal production, arguing it could support more than 14,000 jobs while reducing electricity costs for American families and businesses. Trump claimed the initiative would save consumers up to $50 billion in electricity costs and strengthen the nation's energy infrastructure. He also contrasted coal production with wind energy, arguing that traditional energy sources remain critical for reliable power generation. The comments add to the ongoing debate over energy policy, utility costs, grid reliability, domestic energy production, and how best to balance affordability with long-term energy needs. #Trump #Coal #Energy #Electricity #Jobs #Economy #PowerGrid #EnergyPolicy #UtilityBills #Taxpayer #Business #EnergyCosts #USPolitics #BreakingNews #EnergySecurity 2026-06-06T17:21:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 26 TrumpCoalEnergyJobsElectricityEconomyUS PoliticsEnergy PolicyUtility Costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1925301/washington-capitol-vandalism-suspect-arrested-WekXn3ZE4m https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1925301_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1925301_original_360.mp4 Washington Capitol Vandalism Suspect Arrested A suspect is in custody after allegedly attempting to break into Washington's Legislative Building in Olympia, causing an estimated $100,000 in damage before being arrested following a police pursuit. Authorities say security film installed after last year's Capitol attack helped prevent the suspect from gaining entry into the building. The incident comes less than a year after a separate intruder caused nearly $1 million in damage inside the Capitol. The case is raising new questions about Capitol security, public safety, taxpayer-funded repairs, and the costs associated with repeated vandalism incidents at government facilities. #WashingtonState #Olympia #CapitolBuilding #PublicSafety #Crime #WashingtonStatePatrol #Vandalism #Taxpayer #BreakingNews #WashingtonPolitics #LawEnforcement #Security #OlympiaWA #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-06T18:00:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 298 Washington CapitolVandalismSuspect arrestedOlympiaPublic safetyCrime newsBreaking newsCapitol securityLaw enforcementWashington State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1925322/why-are-businesses-are-leaving-washington-99DhN4JpP6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1925322_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1925322_original_360.mp4 Why Are Businesses Are Leaving Washington? Montana Governor Greg Gianforte says his state is open for business and hopes to attract even more companies from Washington after Janicki Industries announced a major expansion in Great Falls instead of Washington state. The project represents an $800 million investment and could create up to 2,000 jobs over the next decade. Gianforte argues Montana's lower taxes, reduced regulations, quality of life, and business-friendly environment are helping attract employers looking to expand. The development is fueling debate over Washington's business climate, economic competitiveness, energy costs, regulations, and whether state policies are making it harder to retain and grow major employers. #WashingtonState #Montana #GregGianforte #JanickiIndustries #Jobs #Economy #BusinessClimate #Taxes #EconomicDevelopment #Manufacturing #WashingtonPolitics #Taxpayer #Business #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-06T19:00:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 332 Washington StateMontanaGreg GianforteJanicki IndustriesBusiness ClimateTaxesRegulationsEconomic DevelopmentJobsManufacturing https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1925360/calls-grow-to-suspend-washington-s-climate-gas-tax-j_rrLM0iX_ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1925360_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1925360_original_360.mp4 Calls Grow To Suspend Washington's Climate Gas Tax + Mayor Defends ANTIFA Stance Washington drivers are paying some of the highest gas prices in the nation, and lawmakers are again calling on Governor Bob Ferguson to temporarily suspend Climate Commitment Act costs to provide relief at the pump. Plus, frustrated Seattle residents are demanding action after shootings, prostitution, and public safety concerns escalated along Aurora Avenue North. Some residents say city leaders waited too long to respond. And Battleground Mayor Eric Overholser is defending controversial proclamations supporting ICE and criticizing Antifa, arguing that he is representing the views of many local residents despite growing backlash. Washington In Focus Daily | June 6, 2026 #WashingtonState #GasPrices #CCA #ClimateCommitmentAct #BobFerguson #Seattle #PublicSafety #AuroraAvenue #ICE #Antifa #WashingtonPolitics #Taxpayer #Economy #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-06T22:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1010 Washington StateGas PricesClimate Commitment ActBob FergusonSeattlePublic SafetyAurora AvenueICEAntifaWashington PoliticsTaxpayerEconomyWashington News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1925396/major-washington-employer-says-regulations-are-slo-wSTNp9-SRs https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1925396_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1925396_original_360.mp4 Major Washington Employer Says Regulations Are Slowing Growth As lawmakers continue debating new taxes, regulations, and business policies, some employers are raising concerns about Washington's long-term economic competitiveness. Comments from major Washington manufacturer John Janicki suggest that while the company's presence in the state continues to grow, future expansion may be slowing due to increasing regulatory burdens and what he describes as a lack of business understanding among policymakers. The discussion comes amid growing concerns about tax increases, regulatory compliance costs, and the potential impact of future income tax proposals. For employers making long-term investment decisions, the business environment can play a significant role in determining where jobs, facilities, and capital are deployed. As states compete for employers, workers, and investment dollars, the stakes extend beyond business owners and directly affect taxpayers, local communities, and future economic opportunities. Do you believe Washington is becoming more or less competitive for businesses? Let us know in the comments. #Taxpayer #Economy #Business #Jobs #WashingtonState #EconomicPolicy #Taxes #TaxHikes #Regulations #SmallBusiness #Manufacturing #EconomicGrowth #BusinessClimate #PublicPolicy #Finance 2026-06-06T23:30:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Washington StateBusiness GrowthRegulationsTaxesEconomic CompetitivenessManufacturingPublic PolicyTaxpayer Concerns https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1925406/trump-backs-e15-to-lower-fuel-costs-qfKQlwHmXW https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1925406_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1925406_original_360.mp4 Trump Backs E15 To Lower Fuel Costs Donald Trump highlighted his administration's support for year-round E15 gasoline sales, arguing the policy will benefit consumers, strengthen the ethanol industry, and support American farmers. Trump said his administration removed restrictions on E15 sales and pledged to make the fuel blend available year-round. Supporters argue expanded ethanol use can increase fuel supply, support agricultural producers, and potentially reduce costs at the pump. The policy remains part of a broader debate over energy production, fuel prices, agricultural policy, and how to balance consumer affordability with America's long-term energy strategy. #Trump #E15 #Ethanol #GasPrices #FuelPrices #Farmers #Agriculture #EnergyPolicy #Economy #Biofuels #CostOfLiving #Energy #USPolitics #BreakingNews #Business 2026-06-07T00:20:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 42 TrumpE15EthanolGas pricesFuel costsFarmersAgricultureEnergy policyUS politicsBiofuels https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1925465/north-dakota-s-18-billion-surplus-is-turning-heads-4_K2IGX_J- https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1925465_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1925465_original_360.mp4 North Dakota's $18 Billion Surplus Is Turning Heads Nationwide A new fiscal report is raising important questions about government spending, taxpayer value, and long-term financial management. According to Truth in Accounting's latest rankings, Washington State received a C grade and ranked 31st nationally for fiscal health. Meanwhile, North Dakota earned the top spot with an A grade after finishing the fiscal year with an $18.3 billion surplus beyond what was needed to cover its bills. Perhaps the most eye-opening figure: the report estimates a taxpayer surplus equivalent to roughly $63,000 per taxpayer in North Dakota. Rather than expanding spending, state leaders have used part of that financial strength to reduce taxes and provide lasting tax relief. For taxpayers, the debate goes beyond politics. It raises a fundamental question: Should states use budget surpluses to expand government programs, reduce taxes, or prepare for future economic challenges? #Taxpayer #FiscalPolicy #Economy #Taxes #GovernmentSpending #NorthDakota #WashingtonState #TaxRelief #BudgetSurplus #PublicFinance #StateBudget #EconomicPolicy #Finance #TaxpayerMoney #GovernmentAccountability 2026-06-07T05:24:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 54 North DakotaBudget surplusTaxpayer valueFiscal healthGovernment spendingTax reliefWashington StatePublic finance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1925473/washington-s-wealth-exodus-are-politicians-killing-X1fP-PooZu https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1925473_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1925473_original_360.mp4 Washington's Wealth Exodus: Are Politicians Killing Economic Growth? Many policymakers argue that higher taxes are necessary to fund government programs and services. Critics, however, warn that there is a tipping point where increased tax burdens begin driving away the very people responsible for creating jobs, investing capital, and growing the economy. The discussion focuses on the economic consequences of tax policy, business investment, and government decision-making. If employers, investors, and small business owners leave, what happens to jobs, economic growth, and the tax base that funds public services? Do you believe Washington's tax and spending policies are helping or hurting the state's long-term economic future? Share your thoughts below. #Taxpayer #Taxes #Economy #EconomicPolicy #SmallBusiness #JobCreators #BusinessOwners #WealthExodus #WashingtonState #GovernmentSpending #FiscalPolicy #EconomicGrowth #PublicPolicy #StatePolitics #Finance 2026-06-07T06:03:49.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 57 tax policyeconomic growthjob creatorswealth exodusWashington Statesmall businessbusiness ownersgovernment spendingfiscal policystate politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1925528/trump-touts-progress-on-grocery-costs-yDNGh8M2Rl https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1925528_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1925528_original_360.mp4 Trump Touts Progress On Grocery Costs Donald Trump highlighted egg prices and grocery costs while discussing inflation and the cost of living. Trump recounted conversations with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins about bringing egg prices down, using the issue as an example of broader concerns over food costs and household budgets. The comments come as grocery prices, inflation, and consumer affordability remain major concerns for American families. Egg prices have become one of the most visible symbols of food inflation and the broader debate over economic policy. #EggPrices #Inflation #Trump #BrookeRollins #GroceryPrices #Economy #CostOfLiving #FoodPrices #PersonalFinance #ConsumerPrices #USPolitics #EconomicNews #BreakingNews #Families #Groceries 2026-06-07T11:00:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 33 TrumpEgg pricesInflationGrocery costsCost of livingBrooke RollinsUS politicsEconomic news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1925548/abbott-addresses-new-world-screwworm-threat-sgaxh3Ekvz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1925548_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1925548_original_360.mp4 Abbott Addresses New World Screwworm Threat Greg Abbott discussed efforts to prevent the spread of the New World screwworm, a livestock pest that poses a significant threat to cattle, ranching operations, and agricultural production. Abbott emphasized that the pest is not a public health threat to humans and highlighted a long-established federal strategy involving the release of sterile flies to disrupt the screwworm's reproductive cycle. The technique has been used successfully in previous eradication efforts. The issue has drawn attention because of the potential economic impact on ranchers, food production, livestock markets, and the broader agricultural economy if the pest were to spread further into the United States. #Texas #GregAbbott #Agriculture #Cattle #Ranching #Livestock #FoodSupply #Biosecurity #Farming #Economy #Agribusiness #TexasNews #BreakingNews #AgricultureNews #USDA 2026-06-07T12:00:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 35 Greg AbbottScrewwormLivestockAgricultureTexasPestCattleRanchingBiosecurityEconomy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1925563/trump-open-to-meeting-iranian-leader-vGSMc1tuNS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1925563_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1925563_original_360.mp4 Trump Open To Meeting Iranian Leader Donald Trump said he would be open to meeting with Iranian leadership if negotiations ultimately lead to an agreement. Speaking to reporters, Trump suggested a meeting could be possible as part of a broader diplomatic process, while emphasizing that no plans have been finalized. He also discussed the possibility of future negotiations and the role diplomacy could play in addressing ongoing tensions. The comments come as policymakers continue debating U.S.-Iran relations, regional stability, energy markets, and the potential for a negotiated agreement in the Middle East. #Trump #Iran #ForeignPolicy #Diplomacy #MiddleEast #Politics #WorldNews #USPolitics #EnergyMarkets #OilPrices #InternationalRelations #BreakingNews #Geopolitics #Negotiations #GlobalSecurity 2026-06-07T13:00:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 TrumpIranMeetingDiplomacyNegotiationsForeign PolicyMiddle EastUS PoliticsWorld NewsGeopolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1925581/gun-rights-battle-escalates-doj-takes-aim-at-state-2AEuvTTmtq https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1925581_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1925581_original_360.mp4 Gun Rights Battle Escalates: DOJ Takes Aim at State Firearm Laws Federal firearm policy continues to be a major point of political and legal debate in the United States, with sharp differences emerging between recent administrations regarding enforcement priorities and regulatory approaches. The broader debate reflects ongoing national tensions between gun rights advocacy, federal regulatory authority, and differing interpretations of constitutional protections. As legal challenges continue across multiple jurisdictions, firearm policy remains one of the most contested areas of federal and state governance. #SecondAmendment #GunRights #DOJ #FirearmPolicy #Politics #Congress #PublicPolicy #USPolitics #GunLaws #FederalGovernment #Constitution #LawAndOrder #PolicyDebate #ATF #WashingtonDC 2026-06-07T14:00:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 DOJGun RightsFirearm LawsSecond AmendmentLawsuitsFederal GovernmentState LawsGun PolicyConstitutional LawPolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1925610/downtown-seattle-faces-a-vacancy-rate-never-seen-b-uwbm40THUJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1925610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1925610_original_360.mp4 Downtown Seattle Faces a Vacancy Rate Never Seen Before Downtown Seattle is facing a challenge unlike anything seen in its modern history. According to local business leaders, office vacancy rates have climbed above 30%, reaching levels that exceed previous economic downturns, including the Great Recession. While Seattle has weathered difficult economic periods before, many observers believe the current situation is fundamentally different. For taxpayers, the stakes are significant. A struggling downtown can have ripple effects throughout the local economy, influencing everything from public revenues to future economic growth. What do you think is driving Seattle's office vacancy crisis, and what should city leaders do about it? #Seattle #DowntownSeattle #Economy #Jobs #Taxpayer #OfficeVacancy #CommercialRealEstate #EconomicGrowth #BusinessClimate #WashingtonState #EconomicPolicy #SmallBusiness #RealEstate #PublicPolicy #Finance 2026-06-07T15:00:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 SeattleDowntown SeattleOffice VacancyCommercial Real EstateEconomyJobsTaxpayersEconomic GrowthBusiness ClimateWashington StatePublic PolicyFinance https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1925646/trump-floats-new-relief-for-american-farmers-Via8CPJIeO https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1925646_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1925646_original_360.mp4 Trump Floats New Relief For American Farmers Donald Trump suggested his administration is considering additional support for American farmers as producers continue dealing with higher energy and fertilizer costs. Trump pointed to the $28 billion farm aid package distributed during his first term and indicated officials are evaluating potential options to address what he described as cost pressures facing the agricultural sector. The comments come as farmers continue navigating rising input costs, commodity market uncertainty, trade concerns, and broader economic challenges affecting rural communities across the country. #Trump #Farmers #Agriculture #FarmAid #RuralAmerica #Economy #Fertilizer #EnergyCosts #Farming #Agribusiness #USPolitics #AgricultureNews #BreakingNews #FoodProduction #FarmEconomy 2026-06-07T16:00:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 TrumpFarmersFarm AidAgricultureEconomyFertilizerEnergy CostsRural AmericaUS Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1925675/greg-abbott-discusses-screwworm-prevention-g7XxdTHKkZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1925675_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1925675_original_360.mp4 Greg Abbott Discusses Screwworm Prevention Greg Abbott expressed confidence that Texas can prevent and ultimately eradicate the New World screwworm threat, pointing to successful efforts in the past and ongoing cooperation between ranchers, veterinarians, state officials, and federal agencies. Abbott encouraged Texans to remain vigilant, particularly pet owners and livestock producers, while emphasizing the importance of monitoring animals and staying informed as prevention efforts continue. The issue remains a major concern for the agricultural sector because of the potential impact on livestock, ranching operations, food production, and rural economies if the pest were to spread. #Texas #GregAbbott #Agriculture #Livestock #Ranching #Cattle #Biosecurity #FoodSupply #Farming #Agribusiness #Pets #TexasNews #BreakingNews #AgricultureNews #USDA 2026-06-07T17:00:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 Greg AbbottScrewwormTexasLivestockAgriculturePreventionVeterinariansRanchersBiosecurity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1925676/millions-lost-in-manufacturing-expansion-thousands-roP7z2heMo https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1925676_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1925676_original_360.mp4 Millions Lost In Manufacturing Expansion + Thousands Leave King County Taking Billions With Them Janicki Industries has officially announced that its massive expansion project will take place in Montana instead of Washington, bringing an $800 million investment and more than 1,000 new jobs to Great Falls. We examine why company leaders say rising regulations, energy costs, housing affordability, and Washington's business climate influenced the decision. Plus, newly analyzed IRS migration data shows King County lost more than $2.2 billion in adjusted gross income as tens of thousands of tax filers left the county. Critics warn the trend could have long-term consequences for jobs, tax collections, and economic growth. And a new fiscal health report ranks Washington 31st in the nation, trailing neighboring states like Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho despite having one of the country's strongest economies. Washington In Focus Daily | June 7, 2026 #WashingtonState #JanickiIndustries #Economy #Jobs #BusinessClimate #Taxes #KingCounty #Seattle #EconomicDevelopment #Montana #FiscalHealth #WashingtonPolitics #Taxpayer #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-07T17:00:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1438 manufacturingexpansionMontanaWashingtonjobseconomyregulationsenergy costshousing affordabilitybusiness climateIRS dataKing Countyfiscal healthtaxationeconomic development https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1925702/downtown-seattle-s-empty-office-crisis-just-got-wo-H34JNAVkaG https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1925702_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1925702_original_360.mp4 Downtown Seattle's Empty Office Crisis Just Got Worse Seattle's commercial real estate market is facing mounting challenges as office vacancies remain historically high and property values continue to decline. According to reports from the King County Assessor's Office, some of Seattle's most valuable office towers have collectively lost billions of dollars in value since 2022. At the same time, roughly one-third of downtown commercial office space remains vacant, creating concerns about the long-term health of the city's economic core. For taxpayers, the consequences extend far beyond commercial real estate. Lower property values, reduced office occupancy, and business expansion elsewhere can impact public revenues, downtown businesses, employment opportunities, and future economic development. What do you think is driving these trends? Let us know in the comments. #Seattle #Economy #Taxpayer #Business #CommercialRealEstate #OfficeVacancy #WashingtonState #EconomicPolicy #Jobs #DowntownSeattle #BusinessClimate #EconomicGrowth #Finance #PublicPolicy #RealEstate 2026-06-07T18:00:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 46 SeattleOffice vacancyCommercial real estateEconomic crisisWashington StateProperty valuesBusiness expansionDowntown SeattleEconomic policyTaxpayer impact https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1925732/la-countys-homelessness-program-under-fire-from-re-2nlyMMebO- https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1925732_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1925732_original_360.mp4 LA County’s Homelessness Program Under Fire From Residents Los Angeles County has allocated tens of millions of dollars toward addressing homelessness, including more than $53.7 million in reimbursement for interim housing programs, with over $52 million received in the current year alone. Despite this level of funding, residents in affected communities continue to raise concerns about conditions on the ground, particularly in areas such as Skid Row, where homelessness remains highly concentrated. Community members report ongoing enforcement actions and encampment clearings, with some claiming that notice procedures and communication from local officials are inconsistent or insufficient. These concerns have intensified broader debates over how homelessness funding is being managed and whether current policies are delivering meaningful improvements for both unhoused individuals and local residents. The situation highlights a larger policy challenge facing major cities across the country: how to balance significant public spending on homelessness with measurable outcomes in housing stability, public safety, and neighborhood conditions. #LosAngeles #Homelessness #SkidRow #PublicPolicy #Taxpayer #HousingCrisis #California #LocalGovernment #PublicSpending #UrbanPolicy #Economy #GovernmentSpending #SocialPolicy #LACounty #Housing 2026-06-07T19:00:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 40 LA CountyHomelessnessSkid RowPublic PolicyHousing CrisisCaliforniaGovernment SpendingUrban Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1925751/the-property-tax-crisis-illinois-politicians-can-t-v6tEK9sbj6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1925751_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1925751_original_360.mp4 The Property Tax Crisis Illinois Politicians Can't Ignore Property taxes remain one of the most persistent financial pressures facing Illinois residents, consistently ranking as a top concern for homeowners and taxpayers across the state. Lawmakers in Illinois are debating the causes of rising property tax bills, with some pointing to local governments such as cities, school boards, and community colleges, while others argue that state-level policies and funding decisions play a significant role in shaping those costs. The result is a system where multiple layers of government share responsibility, but taxpayers ultimately absorb the financial burden. As spending obligations grow and funding structures remain complex, the question of property tax reform continues to dominate political debate. Many residents are calling for clearer accountability and meaningful relief as they navigate rising financial pressures. The central issue remains whether Illinois can reduce the property tax burden while still funding essential local services such as education, infrastructure, and public safety. #PropertyTaxes #Illinois #Taxpayer #Housing #Economy #PropertyTaxRelief #AffordableHousing #IllinoisPolitics #PublicPolicy #TaxReform #Homeowners #CostOfLiving #GovernmentSpending #FiscalPolicy #Finance 2026-06-07T20:00:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 55 property taxIllinoistaxpayerhousingeconomypoliticspolicyreformhomeownerscost of living https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1925836/trump-discusses-egg-prices-and-inflation-mvDzHqDhKr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1925836_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1925836_original_360.mp4 Trump Discusses Egg Prices And Inflation Donald Trump revisited one of the most visible symbols of inflation during remarks about affordability and the cost of living: egg prices. Trump recalled being questioned about soaring egg prices shortly after taking office and used the issue to highlight broader concerns over grocery costs and household budgets. Food prices remain a key economic issue for consumers as families continue watching inflation and affordability trends. The comments come as policymakers, economists, and voters continue debating inflation, grocery costs, consumer spending, and the overall direction of the economy. #EggPrices #Inflation #Trump #GroceryPrices #CostOfLiving #Economy #FoodPrices #ConsumerPrices #PersonalFinance #EconomicNews #USPolitics #BreakingNews #Families #Groceries #Affordability 2026-06-07T21:00:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 52 TrumpEgg PricesInflationGrocery CostsCost of LivingEconomyFood PricesConsumer PricesUS Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1925851/councilman-blames-arrogance-for-tax-policies-drivi-oDXSxOrvXY https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1925851_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1925851_original_360.mp4 Councilman Blames 'Arrogance' for Tax Policies Driving Wealth and Jobs Away Councilman Dunn shares his candid assessment of why many elected officials continue pushing higher taxes despite growing concerns about wealth migration, business departures, and economic competitiveness. #Taxes #Taxpayer #Economy #EconomicPolicy #GovernmentSpending #SmallBusiness #Jobs #WealthExodus #TaxHikes #Democrats #PublicPolicy #StatePolitics #BusinessClimate #FiscalPolicy #Finance 2026-06-07T22:00:08.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 taxeseconomytax policywealth exodusgovernment spendingjobsfiscal policysmall businesspublic policystate politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1925879/pa-lawmakers-move-to-ban-disturbing-ai-image-manip-6U7If_XhPv https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1925879_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1925879_original_360.mp4 PA Lawmakers Move to Ban Disturbing AI Image Manipulation Apps Legislators across the United States are accelerating efforts to regulate rapidly advancing artificial intelligence technologies, particularly those capable of generating non-consensual or manipulated imagery. Following Minnesota’s passage of the nation’s first ban on AI “nudification” applications, lawmakers in Pennsylvania are now advancing their own proposals aimed at addressing similar concerns surrounding deepfake technology and digital image abuse. The proposed legislation focuses on apps that can digitally alter photos of individuals without consent, raising significant privacy, safety, and ethical concerns. While Pennsylvania has already introduced multiple bills aimed at curbing harmful uses of artificial intelligence, including misleading AI-generated content and chatbots, lawmakers are now specifically targeting tools designed to create explicit fake imagery. The question now is how far legislation should go in restricting AI-generated content while still allowing legitimate technological development. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Deepfakes #AIPolicy #TechPolicy #Privacy #Cybersecurity #AIRegulation #Minnesota #Pennsylvania #Lawmakers #TechnologyNews #DigitalSafety #PublicPolicy #DataPrivacy 2026-06-07T23:00:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 48 AIDeepfakesRegulationPennsylvaniaPrivacyTechnology NewsLawmakers https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1926119/trump-floats-new-way-for-americans-to-benefit-from-i6tzHyJgiq https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1926119_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1926119_original_360.mp4 Trump Floats New Way For Americans To Benefit From AI Donald Trump suggested that Americans could potentially benefit more directly from the rapid growth of the artificial intelligence industry. Trump discussed the possibility of future arrangements that would allow the public to share in the success of AI companies, describing concepts that could create a closer connection between technological growth and everyday Americans. He also emphasized the importance of maintaining U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence as competition with China continues to intensify. The comments highlight growing debates over AI investment, economic opportunity, technological innovation, public benefits, and America's position in the global race for artificial intelligence leadership. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Trump #Technology #Economy #Innovation #Tech #China #Investment #Business #EconomicGrowth #FutureOfAI #USPolitics #BreakingNews #TechnologyNews 2026-06-08T13:34:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 49 AIArtificial IntelligenceTrumpEconomyTechnologyInnovationUS PoliticsChinaInvestmentPublic Benefit https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1926160/seattle-opens-new-tiny-home-shelters-qEQLvnSaQ2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1926160_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1926160_original_360.mp4 Seattle Opens New Tiny Home Shelters Katie Wilson is highlighting the opening of a new shelter project in Seattle, calling it one of the fastest shelter developments the city has completed. According to Wilson, the project moved from site selection to opening day in approximately five months. Wilson said the speed of the project is significant because every day, week, and month matters when people are living unsheltered. The new facility is part of Seattle's broader effort to expand shelter capacity and address homelessness across the city. The project is likely to fuel continued debate over homelessness policy, emergency housing, public spending, public safety, and what strategies are most effective in helping people move off the streets and into stable housing. #Seattle #KatieWilson #Homelessness #Housing #Shelter #SeattlePolitics #PublicSafety #AffordableHousing #EmergencyHousing #WashingtonState #SeattleNews #HomelessCrisis #LocalGovernment #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonNews 2026-06-08T14:35:41.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 SeattleTiny HomesShelterHomelessnessHousing CrisisKatie WilsonSeattle PoliticsEmergency HousingLocal Government https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1926234/vandal-causes-100000-in-damage-at-state-capitol-x0qbl4KUhl https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1926234_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1926234_original_360.mp4 Vandal Causes $100,000 In Damage At State Capitol A vandal caused an estimated $100,000 in damage after attempting to force entry into Washington's Legislative Building on the Capitol campus in Olympia. Authorities say the suspect damaged multiple windows and doors during the early morning incident. However, security film installed after last year's Capitol break-in helped prevent access to the building despite repeated attempts to smash through the glass. The incident comes less than a year after another intruder gained entry and caused nearly $1 million in damage to the Capitol building, raising renewed questions about public safety, security upgrades, and taxpayer-funded repair costs. #WashingtonState #Olympia #CapitolBuilding #PublicSafety #Crime #Vandalism #WashingtonPolitics #Security #Taxpayer #BreakingNews #LawEnforcement #Government #WashingtonNews #CapitolCampus #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-08T15:30:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 VandalismState CapitolWashingtonOlympiaCrimeDamageSecurityBreaking NewsPublic SafetyLaw Enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1926291/debate-grows-over-washington-gas-prices-Njydbauu2H https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1926291_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1926291_original_360.mp4 Debate Grows Over Washington Gas Prices Todd Myers is challenging claims from state officials regarding the impact of Washington's Climate Commitment Act on gasoline prices. Myers argues that recent statements from the governor's office rely on outdated carbon auction data and fail to account for the significant increase in carbon allowance prices since 2024. He contends that the cost of carbon credits has more than doubled, making earlier estimates less relevant to today's fuel prices. The dispute highlights the broader debate over Washington's Climate Commitment Act, carbon auctions, energy policy, fuel costs, and how climate regulations affect drivers, businesses, and the overall cost of living. #WashingtonState #GasPrices #CCA #ClimateCommitmentAct #ToddMyers #WashingtonPolitics #EnergyPolicy #FuelPrices #CostOfLiving #CarbonTax #Economy #Drivers #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare #Politics 2026-06-08T16:12:51.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 69 Washington StateGas PricesClimate Commitment ActTodd MyersCarbon TaxFuel CostsEnergy PolicyCost of LivingWashington PoliticsThe Center Square https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1926329/new-questions-raised-about-washington-s-clean-fuel-1S3YJYmIXw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1926329_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1926329_original_360.mp4 New Questions Raised About Washington's Clean Fuel Standard Todd Myers is challenging claims about the effectiveness of Washington's Clean Fuel Standard, arguing that the policy does not independently reduce carbon emissions because statewide emissions reductions are already governed by the Climate Commitment Act. Myers contends that the Clean Fuel Standard simply changes how emissions reductions are achieved rather than reducing additional emissions. He also criticized state officials' methodology for calculating the program's impact, arguing that Washington's approach differs from neighboring states such as Oregon. The debate highlights broader questions about climate policy, gas prices, regulatory costs, carbon reduction strategies, and whether Washington's environmental programs are delivering the results promised to taxpayers and drivers. #WashingtonState #GasPrices #ClimatePolicy #CleanFuelStandard #CCA #ToddMyers #WashingtonPolitics #EnergyPolicy #CarbonTax #CostOfLiving #FuelPrices #Economy #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare #Politics 2026-06-08T16:51:49.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 164 Clean Fuel StandardWashington StateClimate PolicyEmissionsTodd MyersClimate Commitment ActGas PricesEnergy PolicyCarbon ReductionRegulatory Costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1926331/montana-governor-wants-more-washington-businesses-WPykAC3UyQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1926331_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1926331_original_360.mp4 Montana Governor Wants More Washington Businesses Greg Gianforte says he hopes to attract even more businesses from Washington after Janicki Industries selected Great Falls, Montana, for a major manufacturing expansion. The project could eventually add up to 2,000 employees, roughly matching Janicki's current workforce. The decision represents a significant economic win for Montana and has fueled debate over Washington's business climate, competitiveness, taxes, regulations, energy costs, and long-term economic growth. The announcement comes as policymakers, business leaders, and economic groups continue discussing what it will take to attract and retain major employers in Washington state. #WashingtonState #Montana #GregGianforte #JanickiIndustries #Jobs #Economy #Business #Manufacturing #EconomicDevelopment #WashingtonPolitics #BusinessClimate #Taxpayer #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare #EconomicGrowth 2026-06-08T16:54:56.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 58 MontanaWashingtonGreg GianforteJanicki IndustriesBusiness ClimateEconomic DevelopmentJobsManufacturing ExpansionBusiness Competition https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1926521/critics-warn-budget-cuts-could-impact-seniors-peop-MsCh8FD3J8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1926521_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1926521_original_360.mp4 Critics Warn Budget Cuts Could Impact Seniors, People With Disabilities Critics Warn Budget Cuts Could Impact Seniors, People With Disabilities 2026-06-08T20:38:55.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 263 budget cutsseniorsdisabilitiespublic servicesCaliforniahealthcareadvocacysocial welfarevulnerable populations https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1926528/irs-data-reveals-which-states-are-winning-and-losi-FNKVJs52Vi https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1926528_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1926528_original_360.mp4 IRS Data Reveals Which States Are Winning—and Losing—Taxpayers | The Center Square Daily IRS migration data reveals major shifts in where Americans are living and paying taxes, election integrity questions continue after California's primary, new curriculum aims to address civics education, and state lawmakers debate fraud prevention and government accountability. New IRS data shows hundreds of thousands of taxpayers—and billions of dollars in adjusted gross income—moving from high-tax states like California, New York, and Illinois to states such as Texas, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Tax Foundation policy analyst Abir Mandal breaks down which states are gaining residents, which are losing taxpayers, and what those migration trends could mean for housing, public services, and future tax policy. California's election results continue to shift as mail ballots are counted days after Election Day, including changes in the Los Angeles mayoral race. We examines how different states handle ballot deadlines, ongoing election integrity debates, and what delayed vote counting means for voters and candidates. The Center Square education reporter Esther Wickham joins Greg Bishop to discuss a new civics and civil rights curriculum backed by former U.N. Ambassador and civil rights leader Andrew Young. The conversation examines declining civics proficiency among students, the importance of understanding American history and constitutional government, and efforts to teach leadership, civil discourse, and civic engagement through the lessons of the Civil Rights Movement. Supporters say the curriculum helps students develop character, critical thinking, and an understanding of how social change is achieved, while also encouraging respectful dialogue and informed participation in public life. America's Talking Minnesota fraud investigation raises questions about oversight of taxpayer-funded programs. Pennsylvania lawmakers push chip-enabled EBT cards to combat SNAP benefit theft. Michigan examines fraud concerns in Medicaid and Affordable Care Act enrollment systems. California debates safeguards for autism funding amid concerns about waste and abuse Texas officials spotlight the taxpayer cost of fraud as a percentage of state budgets The Center Square Daily delivers taxpayer-focused coverage of state governments, elections, public policy, and the issues affecting communities across America. ____________ 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:40 WEALTH MIGRATION 13:44 BREAK: SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER 14:20 ELECTION INTEGRITY 22:37 BREAK: FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK 23:21 TEACHING CIVIL RIGHTS 38:10 BREAK 38:51 America's Talking: FRAUD 2026-06-08T20:00:11.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2816 IRS datataxpayer migrationstate taxeswealth transfertax policyeconomic impactpopulation shiftsAGI gainsAGI lossescost of livingelection integritycivics educationfraud preventiongovernment oversighttaxpayer fraud https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1926631/trump-discusses-public-benefits-from-ai-growth-avEmPLO_HO https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1926631_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1926631_original_360.mp4 Trump Discusses Public Benefits From AI Growth Donald Trump suggested that Americans could potentially benefit directly from the rapid growth of the artificial intelligence industry. Speaking about the future of AI, Trump floated the idea that the public could share in the success of the sector, describing concepts that could create a stronger connection between technological innovation and everyday Americans. He also emphasized the importance of maintaining U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence as competition with China accelerates. The comments highlight growing debates over AI investment, technological innovation, economic opportunity, public benefits, and America's role in the global race for artificial intelligence leadership. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Trump #Technology #Innovation #Economy #Tech #China #Investment #Business #EconomicGrowth #FutureOfAI #USPolitics #BreakingNews #TechnologyNews 2026-06-08T22:07:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 AIArtificial IntelligenceTrumpTechnologyInnovationEconomyUS PoliticsChinaEconomic GrowthFuture of AI https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1926649/seattle-residents-demand-public-safety-action-wash-IG3zoGKMYw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1926649_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1926649_original_360.mp4 Seattle Residents Demand Public Safety Action + Washington Gas Tax Debate Continues Hundreds of Seattle residents marched along Aurora Avenue North over the weekend, demanding action on crime, prostitution, sex trafficking, and repeated shootings in the area. Residents say public safety conditions have deteriorated and are calling on city leaders to respond. The demonstrations come just days before Seattle hosts its first World Cup match, with some officials warning that international trafficking activity often follows major global sporting events. Meanwhile, Mayor Katie Wilson has reversed course and approved activation of surveillance cameras near the stadium district after pressure from public safety advocates. The episode also examines Washington's gas prices and the ongoing debate over whether the Climate Commitment Act is adding more than 50 cents per gallon to fuel costs. Critics continue to call for temporary tax relief while the governor's office defends the state's climate policies. #Seattle #WorldCup #PublicSafety #Crime #AuroraAvenue #KatieWilson #SeattlePolitics #GasPrices #CCA #WashingtonPolitics #TrafficKing #WorldCup2026 #SeattleNews #WashingtonState #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-08T22:20:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1141 Seattle crimepublic safetygas taxWashington gas taxClimate Commitment ActWorld Cup securityprotestssex traffickingshootingssurveillance camerasKatie Wilsonhomelessnesstiny homes https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1926652/asm-gallagher-delivers-final-floor-speech-before-j-vFgXMaYJnZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1926652_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1926652_original_360.mp4 Asm. Gallagher Delivers Final Floor Speech Before Joining Congress Asm. Gallagher Delivers Final Floor Speech Before Joining Congress 2026-06-08T22:23:57.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 265 GallagherCongressAssemblySpeechCaliforniaPoliticsGovernmentLawmakerFarewell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1926656/california-s-gender-policies-violate-constitution-dnbLnGbxKX https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LW2DmKZevf4/hqdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1926656_original_360.mp4 California's gender policies violate Constitution (The Center Square) – A law firm is putting California Attorney General Rob Bonta on notice about keeping parents in the dark about their children's gender transitions. 2026-06-08T22:29:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 99 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1927142/americans-are-moving-irs-data-shows-which-states-g-G5FsMLhmky https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1927142_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1927142_original_360.mp4 Americans Are Moving: IRS Data Shows Which States Gain the Most Wealth Why are Americans moving from states like California, New York, and Illinois to states such as Florida, Texas, North Carolina, and South Carolina? New IRS migration data reveals where taxpayers are shifting across the country. In this episode of Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop speaks with Tax Foundation Senior Policy Analyst Abir Mandal about the latest IRS data showing which states are gaining residents, income, and economic momentum—and which states are losing taxpayers and billions in wealth. Discover: • The top states gaining population and income • Why Florida gained more than $20 billion in Adjusted Gross Income • How California, New York, and Illinois lost billions • The role taxes, cost of living, jobs, and regulations play in migration decisions • How taxpayer migration impacts housing, schools, infrastructure, and state budgets • Why some states are attracting high-income earners while others struggle to keep them If you're interested in taxes, public policy, economic trends, population shifts, state rankings, and the future of America's economy, this interview provides valuable insights into one of the biggest demographic stories shaping the nation. #IRS #Taxes #Migration #Florida #Texas #California #NewYork #TaxFoundation #Economy #StateTaxes #Taxpayer #MovingTrends #PopulationShift #PublicPolicy #CenterSquare 2026-06-09T12:00:17.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 833 IRS datamigration trendsstate taxeswealth transferpopulation shiftFloridaTexasCaliforniaNew Yorkeconomic momentumtaxpayer migration https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1927185/why-election-results-keep-changing-in-california-a-s0vqFT1c2y https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1927185_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1927185_original_360.mp4 Why Election Results Keep Changing in California and 13 Other States Election Day may be over, but vote counting continues in several states across America. In California, new mail-in ballots are still arriving and being counted, causing major shifts in high-profile races including the Los Angeles mayoral contest and the California governor's race. In this video, we break down why election results can continue changing after Election Day, which states allow ballots to arrive after polls close, and the ongoing debate over election deadlines, mail voting, voter ID laws, and election integrity. You'll learn which 14 states and jurisdictions count certain mail ballots after Election Day, the rules governing postmarked ballots, and why races in California remain unsettled days after voters cast their ballots. We also examine ongoing legal battles, congressional proposals, executive actions, and potential U.S. Supreme Court involvement that could impact how states handle mail-in ballots in future elections. Topics covered: Los Angeles mayoral race update California governor's race shifts Mail-in ballot deadlines by state Election Day ballot receipt rules Election integrity debates Federal election law proposals Supreme Court election cases California primary election results Voter ID legislation States counting ballots after Election Day Stay informed with the latest election news, voting policy updates, and state-by-state political coverage. #Election2026 #CaliforniaPolitics #MailInVoting #ElectionResults #LAMayor #CaliforniaGovernor #VotingLaws #ElectionIntegrity #Politics #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-09T13:00:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 515 Election resultsMail-in votingVoting deadlinesCaliforniaElection integrityVote countingPolitical newsVoting lawsElection Day https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1927223/close-friend-of-martin-luther-king-jr-endorses-civ-bycAtsaZrz https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1927223_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1927223_original_360.mp4 Close Friend of Martin Luther King Jr. Endorses Civil Rights Curriculum Only 22% of eighth graders are proficient in civics, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress. What does that mean for the future of American democracy? Drawing on her conversation with Andrew Young, a friend of Martin Luther King Jr., The Center Square's Esther Wickham discusses how a new civil rights curriculum Young endorses aims to teach students about leadership, civic engagement, civil discourse, and the legacy of Dr. King. The discussion also explores student protests, civic participation, education reform, character development, and how young Americans can become informed citizens and future leaders. Topics include: Civics education in America Andrew Young and the civil rights movement Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy Student protests and civic engagement Civic literacy and democracy Education reform K-12 and college civic learning Future voters and taxpayers Subscribe for more interviews, policy analysis, and education news from across America. #CivicsEducation #AndrewYoung #CivilRights #EducationNews #MartinLutherKingJr #Democracy #StudentProtests #CivicEngagement #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-09T14:00:39.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 910 Civics educationAndrew YoungCivil RightsMartin Luther King Jr.Education reformCivic engagementStudent protestsDemocracyLeadershipCharacter development https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1927262/massive-fraud-in-government-programs-minnesota-med-dtEXNNttJ6 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1927262_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1927262_original_360.mp4 Massive Fraud in Government Programs? Minnesota, Medicaid, SNAP & Texas Billions Under Scrutiny A new U.S. House Oversight Committee report accuses Minnesota officials of failing to stop widespread taxpayer-funded fraud, while lawmakers across the country debate solutions to waste, fraud, and abuse in government programs. In this episode of Center Square Daily, Greg Bishop examines allegations involving Minnesota's social service programs, Pennsylvania's push for chip-enabled EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) cards to combat SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) fraud, concerns about improper enrollments through Healthcare.gov, California's autism services funding safeguards, and testimony from Texas officials estimating billions of dollars are lost annually to fraud, waste, and abuse. Learn how states are responding to fraud concerns in Medicaid, food assistance programs, healthcare enrollment systems, and other taxpayer-funded services. Topics covered: Minnesota fraud investigation and House Oversight report Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison allegations SNAP and EBT card fraud prevention efforts Pennsylvania House Bill 2540 Healthcare.gov enrollment concerns Medicaid fraud discussions in Michigan California autism services funding oversight Texas fraud, waste, and abuse estimates Taxpayer accountability and government spending Subscribe for daily reporting on state government, public policy, taxes, elections, and issues impacting taxpayers across America. #Minnesota #TimWalz #Medicaid #SNAP #EBT #Fraud #Taxpayers #HealthcareGov #Texas #GovernmentSpending #CenterSquare #Politics #PublicPolicy #StateGovernment 2026-06-09T15:00:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 489 government fraudMinnesotaMedicaidSNAPTexasbillionstaxpayersHealthcare.govautism fundingEBT cardsfraud preventionstate governmentpublic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1927265/seattle-mayor-katie-wilson-opens-new-tiny-home-vil-btqT2s0E_4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1927265_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1927265_original_360.mp4 Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Opens New Tiny Home Village Katie Wilson is celebrating the opening of the first 50 units in a new Seattle tiny home village, calling the project one of the fastest shelter developments in city history. Wilson said the project moved from site selection to opening in approximately five months as part of her broader effort to expand shelter capacity. The opening comes as Seattle continues debating the effectiveness of tiny home villages and homelessness policy. Critics point to concerns raised at other shelter sites, while supporters argue additional housing options are urgently needed for people living unsheltered. Meanwhile, Wilson has also reversed course on surveillance cameras near Seattle's stadium district, authorizing their activation ahead of the FIFA World Cup after receiving updated information from law enforcement regarding the current security environment. The decision follows weeks of debate over public safety, privacy concerns, and security preparations for one of the city's largest international events. #Seattle #KatieWilson #Homelessness #TinyHomes #WorldCup #PublicSafety #SeattlePolitics #Housing #Shelter #SeattleNews #WashingtonPolitics #Crime #Security #WorldCup2026 #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-09T15:00:22.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 315 SeattleKatie WilsonTiny HomesHomelessnessShelterPublic SafetyWorld CupSeattle PoliticsHousing CrisisSecurity Cameras https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1927330/gov-ferguson-rejects-gas-tax-suspension-request-SSdt1bYM_M https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1927330_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1927330_original_360.mp4 Gov. Ferguson Rejects Gas Tax Suspension Request Washington drivers are paying some of the highest gasoline prices in the nation, and a new debate is unfolding over whether the state's Climate Commitment Act is making fuel even more expensive. Senate Republicans have called on Gov. Bob Ferguson to temporarily suspend CCA-related costs to provide relief at the pump, but the governor's office has rejected the proposal. Meanwhile, Washington Policy Center Vice President Todd Myers is challenging the administration's analysis, arguing that state officials are relying on outdated data and understating the impact of carbon allowance costs on fuel prices. Myers also disputes claims about the effectiveness of Washington's Clean Fuel Standard. The dispute highlights broader questions about climate policy, gas prices, carbon regulations, and the growing cost-of-living pressures facing Washington families and businesses. #WashingtonState #GasPrices #CCA #ClimateCommitmentAct #ToddMyers #BobFerguson #WashingtonPolitics #FuelPrices #CostOfLiving #CarbonTax #EnergyPolicy #Economy #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare #Drivers 2026-06-09T16:00:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 430 Washington StateGas PricesClimate Commitment ActBob FergusonTodd MyersCarbon TaxFuel PricesCost of LivingWashington PoliticsEnergy Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1927348/suspect-arrested-after-capitol-vandalism-pHT8ZEmFKO https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1927348_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1927348_original_360.mp4 Suspect Arrested After Capitol Vandalism A suspect has been arrested after another vandalism incident targeting Washington's Capitol campus, renewing concerns about security at one of the state's most important public buildings. The incident comes less than a year after a separate intruder broke into the Capitol and caused nearly $1 million in damage. That attack damaged the historic State Reception Room, destroyed irreplaceable artifacts, burned American flags and drapes, and damaged a historic 1928 chenille rug. The latest case is raising new questions about Capitol security, public safety, taxpayer-funded repairs, and efforts to protect Washington's historic government buildings. #WashingtonState #CapitolBuilding #Olympia #Crime #Vandalism #PublicSafety #WashingtonPolitics #Security #BreakingNews #LawEnforcement #Government #Taxpayer #WashingtonNews #CapitolCampus #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-09T16:12:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 61 Capitol vandalismWashington StateSuspect arrestedOlympia crimePublic safetyCapitol securityBreaking newsLaw enforcement https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1929495/hundreds-march-to-protest-crime-in-seattle-RYPxh1Dsm3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1929495_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1929495_original_360.mp4 Hundreds March to Protest Crime in Seattle Hundreds of residents, business owners, and community members gathered on Aurora Avenue North to demand action on crime, shootings, prostitution, and human trafficking in one of Seattle's most troubled corridors. The rally comes after residents shared stories of gunfire striking homes and neighborhoods, including one resident who told city leaders that a bullet passed just feet from his infant child's bedroom. Community members say violence and trafficking have become increasingly visible and are calling on city leaders to take stronger action. The concerns also arrive just days before Seattle hosts World Cup matches, with some advocates warning that major international events can attract additional trafficking activity. Former Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison is among those calling for additional resources and a stronger public safety response. #Seattle #AuroraAvenue #Crime #PublicSafety #HumanTrafficking #SeattlePolitics #WorldCup #SeattleNews #WashingtonState #LawEnforcement #CommunitySafety #CrimeCrisis #NorthSeattle #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonNews 2026-06-09T17:00:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 315 Seattle crimeAurora AvenuePublic safetyHuman traffickingProtestCommunity safetyLaw enforcementSeattle politicsWashington StateCrime crisis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1929523/trump-pushes-for-quick-end-to-fighting-with-iran-xYWJE8uars https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1929523_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1929523_original_360.mp4 Trump Pushes For Quick End To Fighting With Iran Donald Trump said he wants military operations related to the Israel-Lebanon conflict to end as quickly as possible, emphasizing the need to prevent further escalation in the region. Speaking to reporters, Trump said he wants the fighting to stop and indicated that resolving tensions involving Lebanon remains an important objective as diplomatic efforts continue. The comments come amid ongoing concerns about regional stability, ceasefire negotiations, Middle East security, and the potential economic and geopolitical consequences of a prolonged conflict. #Trump #Ceasefire #Israel #Lebanon #MiddleEast #ForeignPolicy #WorldNews #Politics #Diplomacy #BreakingNews #InternationalRelations #Geopolitics #Security #PeaceTalks #GlobalNews 2026-06-09T17:21:10.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 19 TrumpIranLebanonCeasefireMiddle EastDiplomacyForeign PolicyWorld NewsGeopoliticsSecurity https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1929539/montgomery-schools-approve-3-72b-budget-with-cuts-rHPfIcsura https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1929539_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1929539_original_360.mp4 Montgomery schools approve $3.72B budget with cuts (The Center Square) – The Montgomery County Board of Education voted Thursday to approve a $3.72 billion budget for fiscal year 2027 that cuts 415 positions after county officials approved less funding than the district originally requested. 2026-06-09T18:00:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 80 Montgomery schoolsBudget cutsSchool budgetEducation fundingCounty officialsFiscal year 2027Position cutsSchool boardMontgomery CountyEducation reporter https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1929584/ethics-panel-hears-conflict-of-interest-testimony-zsiA79bW50 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1929584_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1929584_original_360.mp4 Ethics Panel Hears Conflict Of Interest Testimony A legislative ethics investigation heard testimony detailing how a nonprofit board responded after learning of a potential conflict of interest involving donations. According to testimony, board members convened a meeting, determined there could be a conflict of interest, rejected a planned $40,000 contribution, and returned a previous $10,000 donation. Witnesses also described additional actions taken by the board following discussions with legal counsel. The hearing is part of an ongoing ethics review examining donations, nonprofit governance, employment decisions, and questions surrounding potential conflicts of interest. #EthicsInvestigation #WashingtonPolitics #ConflictOfInterest #EthicsComplaint #Legislature #GovernmentAccountability #Politics #WashingtonState #PublicIntegrity #Oversight #Investigation #CampaignFinance #Nonprofit #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonNews 2026-06-09T18:48:25.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 175 ethics investigationconflict of interestnonprofit boarddonationslegislatureaccountabilityWashington politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1929651/littell-the-more-informed-voters-are-the-better-of-NhdhLzd0NS https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1929651_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1929651_original_360.mp4 Littell: The More Informed Voters Are, the Better Off They Are Let's Go Washington's Darren Littell says The More Informed Voters Are, the Better Off They Are 2026-06-09T19:44:01.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 informed votersvotingelectiondemocracycivic dutypolitical discourseLet's Go WashingtonDarren Littell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1929653/littell-ballot-language-is-often-difficult-for-vot-RdHDF4OPY2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1929653_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1929653_original_360.mp4 Littell: Ballot Language Is Often Difficult for Voters to Understand Let's Go Washington's Darren Littell says Ballot Language Is Often Difficult for Voters to Understand. 2026-06-09T19:46:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 151 ballot languagevoter understandingelection transparencycivic engagementvoting rightspolitical discoursegovernment accountabilityLet's Go WashingtonDarren Littell https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1929753/universal-and-unconditional-cash-assistance-progra-p5IX7xdvZu https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1929753_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1929753_original_360.mp4 "Universal and Unconditional" Cash Assistance Program Faces Scrutiny | The Center Square Daily Primary elections take center stage as voters head to the polls in Maine, South Carolina, and North Dakota, while questions about election administration and voter confidence continue to dominate headlines nationwide. Greg Bishop speaks with former Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer about California's prolonged vote-counting process, mail-in ballots, election integrity concerns, and what voters should expect heading into the 2026 midterms. The U.S. Supreme Court has released another major ruling, striking down Biden-era energy efficiency regulations affecting furnaces and water heaters. Meanwhile, several closely watched cases remain pending, including challenges involving birthright citizenship, asylum claims, mail-in voting deadlines, Second Amendment rights, and transgender athletes competing in women's sports. Michigan lawmakers continue to debate the future of the Rx Kids program, a taxpayer-funded initiative that has distributed more than $300 million in cash assistance to families since launching in Flint in 2024. The Center Square reporter Elyse Apel joins the program to discuss Republican concerns about oversight and accountability, as supporters point to reported improvements in maternal and infant health outcomes. The Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the Philadelphia Police Department's handling of concealed carry permits, examining whether city officials are improperly restricting Second Amendment rights through discretionary permit revocations. America's Talking: Wisconsin https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_98b9d112-378f-4cc6-b556-41566a0c07c0.html Louisiana https://www.thecentersquare.com/louisiana/article_70ade02c-7511-40cd-9e91-3e77221f9856.html Michigan https://www.thecentersquare.com/michigan/article_98ed8bfd-fbb0-440c-a968-c8a2377f62a9.html North Carolina https://www.thecentersquare.com/north_carolina/article_9c6b2ae3-720d-4b50-a4e1-bad3a701e383.html Subscribe for daily coverage of the stories impacting taxpayers, voters, and policymakers across America. ____________ 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:56 Primary elections 13:05 Break 13:52 Supreme Court cases 19:54 Break 20:39 Michigan's Rx Kids 32:06 BREAK 32:45 DOJ investigating Philadelphia Police 38:19 BREAK 39:01 America's Talking 2026-06-09T20:30:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2706 election integrityprimary electionsSupreme Courtcash assistanceSecond Amendmentmail-in ballotsbirthright citizenshipasylum claimstransgender athletesDOJ investigationPhiladelphia policecarry permitstaxpayer fundingelection administrationMichigan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1929827/rep-tarra-simmons-ethics-hearing-heats-up-parents-NcwrkgtD01 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1929827_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1929827_original_360.mp4 Rep. Tarra Simmons Ethics Hearing Heats Up + Parents Rights Initiative Heads To Ballot A rare legislative ethics hearing involving Washington State Rep. Tarra Simmons continued Tuesday as witnesses testified about campaign donations, nonprofit funding, and allegations of conflicts of interest. The hearing could result in significant penalties if ethics violations are found. Meanwhile, the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development is moving away from the long-standing Housing First model and toward treatment-focused homelessness programs. Washington officials say they have been preparing for the shift as billions continue to be spent addressing homelessness statewide. The show also examines two November ballot initiatives involving parental rights and girls' sports, the debate over ballot language, and the latest on the income tax repeal effort as signature gathering continues statewide. #WashingtonPolitics #WashingtonState #Olympia #EthicsHearing #TarraSimmons #IncomeTax #IncomeTaxReapeal #Homelessness #HousingFirst #HUD #ParentsRights #GirlsSports #Election2026 #BallotMeasure #Taxpayer #PublicPolicy #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-09T22:20:36.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1303 Washington PoliticsTarra SimmonsEthics HearingParents RightsBallot MeasureHomelessnessHousing FirstHUDIncome Tax RepealGirls SportsPublic Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1929842/scalise-questions-lengthy-ballot-counting-process-kvzx2lBeN1 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1929842_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1929842_original_360.mp4 Scalise Questions Lengthy Ballot Counting Process House Majority Leader Steve Scalise raised concerns about lengthy ballot counting processes and their impact on voter confidence, arguing that delayed election results can undermine trust in the electoral system. Scalise pointed to states like Florida, where most election results are reported on election night, as an example of how elections can be administered more quickly. The discussion focused on election integrity, ballot counting procedures, voter confidence, and ongoing debates over how states conduct and certify elections. Supporters of faster reporting argue it increases public trust, while election officials in some states say extended counting periods can result from state laws, mail voting systems, and ballot verification requirements. The debate comes as lawmakers across the country continue discussing election administration, voting procedures, and potential reforms ahead of future elections. #ElectionIntegrity #SteveScalise #Election2026 #Voting #ElectionReform #BallotCounting #VoterConfidence #Politics #ElectionNews #GovernmentAccountability #USPolitics #VotingRights #ElectionDay #Congress #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-09T22:32:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 Steve ScaliseElection IntegrityBallot CountingVoter ConfidenceElection ReformUS PoliticsVoting RightsElection DayCongress https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1930503/can-americans-trust-election-results-that-take-wee-U3LpCfnp0- https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1930503_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1930503_original_360.mp4 Can Americans Trust Election Results That Take Weeks to Finalize? California's primary election may have taken place more than a week ago, but major races are still shifting as additional ballots are processed. The delayed results have sparked renewed debate about election integrity, voter confidence, and whether states should reconsider how they handle mail-in voting. In this interview, former Maricopa County Recorder and election administration expert Stephen Richer explains why California's vote counting process takes longer than many other states, the difference between election policy concerns and evidence of fraud, and how varying state election laws can affect public confidence in election outcomes. Richer also discusses the role of mail ballots, ongoing legal challenges surrounding federal election standards, and what voters can do to better understand and participate in the election process ahead of November. Topics discussed: • Why California continues counting votes long after Election Day • Mail-in voting and ballot processing timelines • Election integrity vs. election administration • Federal vs. state control of elections • President Trump's election-related executive orders • How delayed results affect voter confidence • What voters should watch for during primary season • Why election officials need temporary poll workers #ElectionIntegrity #CaliforniaElections #Voting #MailInVoting #Election2026 #ElectionSecurity #VoterConfidence #Politics #ElectionDay #TheCenterSquare #StephenRicher #CaliforniaPolitics #PrimaryElection #VoteCounting #ElectionNews 2026-06-10T12:00:40.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 796 election integrityCalifornia electionsvotingmail-in votingelection securityvoter confidenceelection dayvote countingelection newsStephen Richer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1930529/supreme-court-shock-biden-appliance-rules-overturn-AJ_SCmxr2E https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1930529_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1930529_original_360.mp4 Supreme Court SHOCK: Biden Appliance Rules Overturned The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a lower court decision that upheld Biden administration efficiency regulations affecting furnaces and water heaters, reopening a major debate over consumer choice, appliance costs, and the financial burden placed on American households. But that's only the beginning. The Supreme Court is also preparing to issue major rulings on birthright citizenship, asylum claims, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), mail-in ballots, Second Amendment disputes, and transgender athletes in women's sports. These cases could reshape federal policy, state authority, election administration, immigration enforcement, and the costs ultimately borne by taxpayers. In this video, we break down: • The furnace and water heater ruling and its economic impact • What it means for energy costs and consumer choice • The Supreme Court's pending immigration decisions • The mail-in ballot case that could affect future elections • Major Second Amendment challenges • The transgender athlete cases before the Court • Why taxpayers should pay attention to these landmark decisions As the Court's term continues, these rulings could have lasting consequences for public spending, regulatory authority, and everyday Americans. #SupremeCourt #Taxpayers #Biden #EnergyCosts #SCOTUS #Economy Hashtags #SupremeCourt #SCOTUS #Taxpayers #EnergyCosts #BidenAdministration #MailInVoting #Immigration #SecondAmendment #Economy #Politics 2026-06-10T13:00:07.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 384 Supreme CourtBiden administrationenergy regulationsfurnaceswater heatersbirthright citizenshipasylummail-in ballotsSecond Amendmenttransgender athletestaxpayersconsumer choiceenergy costs https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1930621/hakeem-jeffries-questions-future-of-fisa-surveilla-5pfeKAV4d2 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1930621_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1930621_original_360.mp4 Hakeem Jeffries Questions Future Of FISA Surveillance Authority House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries raised concerns about renewing federal surveillance authorities under FISA, arguing that Congress should consider additional reforms aimed at protecting privacy and civil liberties. Jeffries questioned whether key intelligence authorities should continue without what he described as stronger oversight and accountability measures. The discussion focused on the balance between national security and individual privacy rights, as lawmakers continue debating the future of foreign surveillance programs. Supporters argue that FISA remains a critical tool for protecting the United States from foreign threats, while critics say reforms are needed to prevent potential government overreach. The debate comes as Congress prepares for future decisions regarding intelligence authorities, surveillance powers, and national security policy. #FISA #HakeemJeffries #NationalSecurity #PrivacyRights #CivilLiberties #Congress #Surveillance #Politics #USPolitics #GovernmentOversight #Intelligence #ForeignSurveillance #BreakingNews #PolicyDebate #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-10T13:57:50.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 38 FISAHakeem JeffriesSurveillancePrivacyCivil LibertiesNational SecurityCongressGovernment OversightPolicy Debate https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1930633/taxpayer-funded-cash-for-new-parents-the-rx-kids-d-e3fJJD6Oka https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1930633_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1930633_original_360.mp4 Taxpayer-Funded Cash for New Parents? The Rx Kids Debate Explained Should taxpayers be funding direct cash payments to new parents? The Rx Kids program is being praised by supporters as an innovative way to reduce childhood poverty and improve health outcomes. Critics argue it creates another taxpayer-funded entitlement at a time when government budgets are already stretched thin. In this video, we break down: • How the Rx Kids program works • Who qualifies for the payments • The true cost to taxpayers • Whether these programs save money long-term • The growing debate over government spending and family assistance As states explore new approaches to helping families, taxpayers are left asking an important question: who pays the bill, and what happens if these programs expand nationwide? Watch until the end for a full breakdown of the economics behind the headlines. #RxKids #TaxpayerMoney #GovernmentSpending #Economy #PublicPolicy HASHTAGS: #RxKids #TaxpayerMoney #GovernmentSpending #Economics #PublicPolicy #Welfare #Inflation #Taxpayers #FamilyPolicy #NewsAnalysis 2026-06-10T14:00:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 712 Rx KidsTaxpayer MoneyGovernment SpendingEconomyPublic PolicyWelfareInflationTaxpayersFamily PolicyNews AnalysisChildhood PovertyCash PaymentsMaternal HealthInfant HealthMichigan https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1930817/doj-investigates-philadelphia-police-over-gun-perm-z-dBzZ8gFX https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1930817_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1930817_original_360.mp4 DOJ Investigates Philadelphia Police Over Gun Permit Revocations The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into whether the Philadelphia Police Department improperly revoked permits to legally carry firearms in violation of the Second and Fourteenth Amendments. The DOJ's Civil Rights Division is examining allegations that officials relied on vague personal discretion when deciding who could keep or lose their concealed carry permits. If violations are found, the federal government could seek reforms—or even litigation in federal court. This case could have major implications nationwide as cities and states grapple with the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decisions in Heller and Bruen, which reshaped the legal standards surrounding the right to keep and bear arms. What does this investigation mean for taxpayers? Federal investigations, potential lawsuits, court battles, and mandated policy changes all come with significant public costs. As governments navigate constitutional questions, taxpayers often foot the bill. In this video, we break down: • Why the DOJ is investigating Philadelphia • The allegations against the police department • How Supreme Court rulings affect gun permit laws • What Bruen and Heller actually mean • The potential financial impact on taxpayers • What happens next in this high-profile case Subscribe for fact-based reporting on the policies, court decisions, and government actions impacting your rights and your wallet. #DOJ #SecondAmendment #Philadelphia #GunRights #TaxpayerImpact #SupremeCourt #Bruen #Heller 2026-06-10T15:00:19.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 353 DOJ investigationPhiladelphia policegun permitsSecond Amendmentconcealed carrySupreme CourtHellerBruencivil rightsconstitutional law https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1930827/rep-tarra-simmons-faces-rare-ethics-hearing-in-oly-D4nzaLP7kL https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1930827_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1930827_original_360.mp4 Rep. Tarra Simmons Faces Rare Ethics Hearing In Olympia A rare legislative ethics hearing involving Washington State Rep. Tarra Simmons continued this week as witnesses testified about campaign donations, nonprofit funding, and allegations of conflicts of interest. Testimony focused on donations made to nonprofit organizations and actions taken by a nonprofit board after concerns were raised about a potential conflict. The hearing also featured testimony from Simmons herself, who discussed her personal background, decision to run for office, and response to the allegations. The case is one of the most significant legislative ethics proceedings in Washington in years and could result in fines and other penalties if violations are found. With Simmons seeking reelection this November, the outcome of the hearing could have implications beyond the ethics board as voters continue to evaluate the allegations and testimony presented during the proceedings. #WashingtonPolitics #TarraSimmons #EthicsHearing #EthicsInvestigation #ConflictOfInterest #Olympia #CampaignFinance #GovernmentAccountability #WashingtonState #Election2026 #StatePolitics #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-10T15:00:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 370 Tarra SimmonsEthics HearingWashington PoliticsCampaign FinanceConflict of InterestOlympiaGovernment AccountabilityState PoliticsLegislative EthicsWashington State https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1930964/how-government-decisions-are-costing-taxpayers-mil-zXXQv6WlcH https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1930964_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1930964_original_360.mp4 How Government Decisions Are Costing Taxpayers Millions Across America Across America, taxpayers are being asked to pay more while government spending decisions face growing scrutiny. In Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Brewers are moving forward with a luxury club renovation backed by hundreds of millions of dollars in public funding. Premium seating, valet service, private entrances, and exclusive amenities are coming to the stadium—but many taxpayers are questioning whether public dollars should subsidize high-end experiences. Meanwhile, Louisiana is seeing major declines in Medicaid and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) enrollment as lawmakers tighten eligibility verification requirements. Supporters argue the reforms strengthen program integrity and reduce fraud, while critics warn they could create barriers for vulnerable families seeking assistance. In Michigan, Consumers Energy is requesting another major electric rate increase just months after ratepayers absorbed higher monthly bills. State officials say they'll challenge the proposal as residents continue to face mounting utility costs. And in North Carolina, counties are struggling with unpredictable inmate healthcare expenses, leaving local governments and taxpayers to absorb growing financial burdens. These are the stories shaping budgets, public policy, and your bottom line. Subscribe for daily coverage of the economic and financial issues impacting taxpayers across America. #Taxpayers #GovernmentSpending #Economy #MilwaukeeBrewers #Medicaid #UtilityBills 2026-06-10T16:00:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 371 taxpayersgovernment spendingeconomyMilwaukee BrewersMedicaidSNAPutility billspublic fundingMichiganLouisianaWisconsinNorth Carolina https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1930983/washington-prepares-for-major-federal-homelessness-hsefdz8ZdJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1930983_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1930983_original_360.mp4 Washington Prepares For Major Federal Homelessness Policy Shift The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is moving away from the long-standing Housing First model and toward a treatment-focused approach to addressing homelessness. Washington officials say they have been preparing for the policy shift as federal funding priorities begin to change. Records obtained through public records requests show state agencies were updating grant documents and preparing for potential federal changes long before HUD released its latest funding guidance. The changes could affect how tens of millions of federal dollars are distributed for homelessness services in Washington. The discussion also examines Washington's nearly $1 billion annual homelessness spending, concerns about program effectiveness, and growing pressure from federal, state, and local officials to demonstrate measurable outcomes for taxpayer-funded programs. #Homelessness #HUD #HousingFirst #WashingtonState #Seattle #KingCounty #PublicPolicy #Taxpayer #GovernmentAccountability #HousingPolicy #Politics #WashingtonPolitics #FederalFunding #TheCenterSquare #HomelessnessCrisis 2026-06-10T16:00:39.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 356 HomelessnessWashington StateHUDHousing FirstFederal FundingPolicy ShiftSeattleKing CountyPublic PolicyTaxpayer MoneyGovernment AccountabilityHousing PolicyPoliticsHomelessness Crisis https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1930988/ufo-whistleblower-david-grusch-calls-for-the-relea--2IbQbCfs9 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1930988_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1930988_original_360.mp4 UFO Whistleblower David Grusch calls for the release of Federal Space Alien Files Former intelligence officer and UFO whistleblower David Grusch is once again calling for greater transparency from the federal government, urging the release of records related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs), crash retrieval programs, and other classified investigations. Grusch argues that unidentified objects have operated in restricted airspace for decades and says the issue represents a significant national security concern. He also discusses how intelligence information from both foreign and domestic sources led him to conclude that the public deserves greater access to government-held information regarding UFOs and UAPs. Watch for the latest developments in the ongoing debate over UFO disclosure, government transparency, national security, and classified federal records. #DavidGrusch #UFO #UAP #UFODisclosure #AlienFiles #GovernmentSecrets #NationalSecurity #Congress #Whistleblower #Transparency #FederalGovernment #UFOFiles #BreakingNews #Politics #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-10T16:05:05.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 David GruschUFOUAPDisclosureGovernment SecretsNational SecurityCongressWhistleblowerTransparencyAlien Files https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1939590/ballot-language-controversy-emerges-ahead-of-novem-T8yNmblZ79 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1939590_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1939590_original_360.mp4 Ballot Language Controversy Emerges Ahead Of November Election Supporters of two Washington ballot initiatives are raising concerns about how measures are described to voters, arguing that ballot language and impact statements can be confusing and difficult to understand. The debate comes as initiative campaigns involving parental rights and girls' sports continue to gain attention ahead of the November election. The show also examines questions surrounding the role of elected officials in crafting ballot language, concerns about voter understanding, and the broader debate over election transparency and voter information. In addition, organizers with Let's Go Washington provided an update on the income tax repeal initiative, as signature gathering continues ahead of key deadlines to qualify the measure for the November ballot. #WashingtonPolitics #BallotMeasures #Election2026 #LetsGoWashington #IncomeTax #ParentsRights #GirlsSports #WashingtonState #ElectionNews #VoterInformation #Politics #BallotLanguage #Taxpayer #Initiatives #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-10T17:00:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 490 ballot languageelection transparencyvoter informationparental rightsgirls sportsWashington politicsincome tax repealinitiative campaignselection newsvoters https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1939616/rep-comer-discusses-epstein-files-and-bill-gates-a-gdICXi5SP0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1939616_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1939616_original_360.mp4 Rep. Comer Discusses Epstein Files And Bill Gates Allegations House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer discussed ongoing congressional efforts to review records connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Comer said questions involving references to Bill Gates in investigative records would be addressed during upcoming committee questioning. The discussion also highlighted disagreements between Republicans and Democrats over the focus of the investigation, with Comer arguing that lawmakers should remain focused on issues involving Epstein, Maxwell, and the victims connected to the case. As congressional investigators continue reviewing documents and conducting interviews, lawmakers say additional testimony and records could provide further insight into one of the most closely watched investigations in Washington. #JeffreyEpstein #BillGates #JamieComer #Congress #EpsteinFiles #HouseOversight #Politics #BreakingNews #WashingtonDC #Investigation #GovernmentOversight #GhislaineMaxwell #PoliticalNews #USPolitics #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-10T17:22:46.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 56 James ComerEpstein FilesBill GatesCongressInvestigationPoliticsGhislaine MaxwellHouse OversightGovernmentUS Politics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1939870/trump-praises-latest-inflation-report-during-white-O7mZ0S5kKe https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1939870_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1939870_original_360.mp4 Trump Praises Latest Inflation Report During White House Remarks President Donald Trump praised the latest inflation report and argued that economic conditions are improving as questions continue about consumer prices, energy costs, and the broader economy. During remarks to reporters, Trump discussed inflation data, oil prices, and the ongoing conflict involving Iran, suggesting that developments in global energy markets could have a significant impact on prices in the months ahead. The discussion highlights the continued focus on inflation, fuel costs, economic growth, and how international events can affect American consumers and businesses. #Trump #Inflation #Economy #OilPrices #Iran #GasPrices #Energy #EconomicNews #Politics #USPolitics #InflationReport #CostOfLiving #BreakingNews #WhiteHouse #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-10T18:54:02.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 TrumpInflationEconomyOil PricesIranGas PricesEnergyWhite HouseEconomic NewsCost of Living https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940212/republican-whatley-makes-bid-for-north-carolina-u-gpjilhAMYh https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940212_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1940212_original_360.mp4 Republican Whatley Makes Bid for North Carolina U.S. Senate Seat For The Center Square Daily, Greg Bishop is joined by Michael Whatley, North Carolina Candidate for U.S. Senate, to discuss the issues concerning voters. They discuss the issues shaping the campaign, and why control of the U.S. Senate could be critical heading into the November elections. Whatley weighs in on taxes, public safety, economic policy, and how Republicans plan to appeal to independent voters in one of the nation's most closely watched Senate contests. Also in this segment: • Maine's ranked-choice voting system and the crowded gubernatorial race • U.S. Senate developments involving Susan Collins and challenger Graham Plattner • Nevada's major statewide matchups and what they could mean for economic policy • South Carolina's gubernatorial contest and Lindsey Graham's bid for another Senate term • Why these races matter beyond politics—touching taxes, government spending, regulation, and the future financial burden placed on American taxpayers. Subscribe for daily reporting focused on economics, public policy, government accountability, and how decisions made in Washington and state capitals impact taxpayers across America. #Election2026 #TaxpayerImpact #Midterms #GovernmentSpending #Politics #Economy 2026-06-11T12:00:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 794 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940244/why-georgia-drivers-paid-less-at-the-pump-than-mos-DZyokWSPix https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940244_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1940244_original_360.mp4 Why Georgia Drivers Paid Less at the Pump Than Most Americans Gas prices affect every American household—and taxes play a bigger role than many people realize. Georgia suspended its fuel tax, allowing drivers to keep an extra 33 cents per gallon instead of sending it to the government. The result? Hundreds of millions of dollars stayed in taxpayers' pockets. But someone still has to pay for roads. This report examines the economic trade-offs behind gas tax holidays, compares fuel taxes across the country, and explores whether states should prioritize taxpayer relief during periods of elevated fuel costs. Topics covered: • Georgia fuel tax suspension • State budget surplus funding • Brian Kemp's gas tax policy • Donald Trump's comments on gasoline prices • Gas taxes by state • California vs. Illinois vs. Missouri fuel costs • The broader impact on taxpayers and consumers What are you paying at the pump today? Let us know in the comments. Subscribe for more coverage focused on economics, finance, government policy, and how decisions in Washington and state capitals affect your wallet. 2026-06-11T13:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 393 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940502/sen-john-thune-warns-against-letting-fisa-expire-8XwVv2SK3b https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940502_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1940502_original_360.mp4 Sen. John Thune Warns Against Letting FISA Expire Sen. John Thune is warning that allowing FISA Section 702 authorities to expire could have serious consequences for U.S. national security. Thune argues that intelligence gathered through the program has helped prevent terrorist attacks, support major drug investigations, and provide critical information to law enforcement and intelligence agencies. With a key deadline approaching, lawmakers remain divided over whether to reauthorize the surveillance authority, setting up a major debate over security, privacy, and government intelligence powers. #JohnThune #FISA #NationalSecurity #USSenate #Politics #Congress #Intelligence #Terrorism #BorderSecurity #BreakingNews 2026-06-11T00:30:13.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940503/lindsey-graham-says-trump-endorsement-changed-ever-3ITGa0I2HJ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940503_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1940503_original_360.mp4 Lindsey Graham Says Trump Endorsement "Changed Everything" Sen. Lindsey Graham told attendees at the California Republican Party Convention that President Donald Trump's endorsement "changed everything" for his political career. Graham praised Trump as the "gold standard" in Republican politics and called his endorsement the most consequential in modern political history. Watch Graham's full remarks as he discusses Trump's influence within the Republican Party and reflects on the impact of receiving the former president's support. #LindseyGraham #DonaldTrump #Trump #CaliforniaGOP #RepublicanParty #Politics #Conservative #GOP #TrumpEndorsement #PoliticalNews 2026-06-10T23:30:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 32 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940504/income-tax-repeal-initiative-set-to-break-records-0v1TrS1c6o https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940504_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1940504_original_360.mp4 Income Tax Repeal Initiative Set To Break Records + Spokane May Increase Taxes To Avoid Budget Cuts More than 242,000 Washington voters have signed petitions supporting an initiative to repeal the state's newly enacted income tax, putting the campaign on pace to potentially break signature-gathering records. Supporters say enthusiasm continues to grow as organizers work toward a July deadline to qualify the measure for the November ballot. The show also examines an incident involving a petition gatherer in Puyallup, where a confrontation captured on video has raised new concerns about harassment and intimidation during the initiative process. Meanwhile, with the FIFA World Cup just days away from arriving in Seattle, advocates and experts continue debating whether major international sporting events contribute to increases in human trafficking or simply bring greater attention to an ongoing problem. Finally, Spokane County officials are considering options to address a projected $30 million budget deficit, including a potential sales tax increase created under a new state law that could be implemented without direct voter approval. #WashingtonPolitics #IncomeTax #IncomeTaxReapeal #LetsGoWashington #WashingtonState #WorldCupSeattle #HumanTrafficking #SeattleWorldCup #SpokaneCounty #SalesTax #Taxpayer #Election2026 #WashingtonNews #PublicSafety #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-10T22:31:27.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1523 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940505/trump-discusses-iran-strike-and-economic-impact-jEXoeqBKNw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940505_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1940505_original_360.mp4 Trump Discusses Iran Strike And Economic Impact President Donald Trump defended his decision to authorize military action against Iran, arguing that concerns about the country's nuclear ambitions outweighed the potential economic risks. Trump said the United States was experiencing strong economic performance at the time but believed action was necessary to address what he viewed as an urgent national security threat. During his remarks, Trump discussed the economy, stock market performance, retirement accounts, and the role national security considerations played in the decision-making process. He argued that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon was more important than protecting short-term economic gains. The comments come as debates continue over U.S. policy toward Iran, military intervention, nuclear proliferation, and the economic consequences of conflict in the Middle East. #Trump #Iran #MiddleEast #NationalSecurity #ForeignPolicy #Economy #StockMarket #NuclearWeapons #MilitaryStrike #Politics #USPolitics #BreakingNews #IranConflict #WhiteHouse #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-10T22:30:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 37 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940506/mike-johnson-announces-house-passage-of-dhs-fundin-nhoQBM7lxr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940506_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1940506_original_360.mp4 Mike Johnson Announces House Passage Of DHS Funding Bill House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that House Republicans approved legislation providing multi-year funding for border security and immigration enforcement programs. Johnson said the measure would fund key Department of Homeland Security functions for the remainder of the Trump administration and prevent future funding disputes from disrupting enforcement efforts. The vote highlighted ongoing divisions in Congress over immigration policy, border security, and federal enforcement priorities. Johnson criticized Democrats for opposing the measure, while supporters argued the funding would provide stability for homeland security operations and immigration enforcement. The debate comes as border security, immigration enforcement, and federal spending remain among the most closely watched issues in Washington and heading into future elections. #MikeJohnson #BorderSecurity #Immigration #DHS #HomelandSecurity #Congress #USPolitics #BorderCrisis #ImmigrationPolicy #GovernmentFunding #HouseRepublicans #Politics #WashingtonDC #BorderEnforcement #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-10T21:30:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 51 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940507/data-centers-vs-taxpayers-the-national-fight-over-Bqy1OMe2pn https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940507_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1940507_original_360.mp4 Data Centers vs. Taxpayers? The National Fight Over AI Infrastructure | The Center Square Daily North Carolina Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley joins Greg Bishop to discuss the race against former Governor Roy Cooper, the issues shaping the campaign, and why control of the U.S. Senate could be critical heading into the November elections. Whatley weighs in on taxes, public safety, economic policy, and how Republicans plan to appeal to independent voters in one of the nation's most closely watched Senate contests. Georgia drivers are seeing relief at the pump after state lawmakers and Governor Brian Kemp suspended the state's fuel tax, allowing motorists to keep more money in their pockets. We examine how the tax holiday has impacted state revenues, what it means for taxpayers, and how gas tax rates compare across the country. The battle over AI data centers is heating up nationwide as states and local governments wrestle with questions about energy use, water consumption, tax incentives, infrastructure costs, and economic development. From Tennessee and Wisconsin to Virginia, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Illinois, officials are taking dramatically different approaches as communities weigh the promises and potential costs of massive new projects. Illinois lawmakers and Governor J.B. Pritzker remain divided over data center tax incentives and future development policies, while local communities debate whether the projects create enough long-term jobs to justify public support. Also in this episode: • Pennsylvania lawmakers advance election administration changes involving mail-in ballots. • Georgia voters continue casting ballots ahead of key primary runoff elections. • North Carolina's sports betting revenues continue to grow. • Wisconsin business owners report concerns about rising property taxes and the state's economic direction. • A new study examines where fast food takes the biggest bite out of household budgets and what that says about affordability across America. America's Talking: Pennsylvania - https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_7bac4c90-a6ab-4a26-a44b-30e39a4020ff.html Georgia - https://www.thecentersquare.com/georgia/article_decb265e-e1ad-43e8-b028-086a947d5186.html North Carolina - https://www.thecentersquare.com/north_carolina/article_3ace709a-3483-42a0-a3d4-949d5d85d8b0.html Wisconsin - https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_a0e0d680-503b-4ce8-88dc-6e70512b2a16.html Join Greg Bishop for stories impacting taxpayers, businesses, and communities across the country. #NorthCarolina #MichaelWhatley #RoyCooper #USSenate #Midterms #GasPrices #GasTax #DataCenters #ArtificialIntelligence #IllinoisPolitics #WisconsinBusiness #PennsylvaniaPolitics #SportsBetting #FastFoodPrices #Taxpayers #CenterSquareDaily ____________ 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 03:12 Michael Whatley 13:01 Break 13:45 GAS TAX 19:54 Break 20:35 Data centers 32:33 BREAK 33:24 Wisconsin Business 39:04 BREAK 39:01 State Rankings: FAST FOOD 2026-06-10T20:30:30.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2723 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940508/amy-klobuchar-questions-brooke-rollins-on-new-worl-bnL7B0O6GC https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940508_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1940508_original_360.mp4 Amy Klobuchar Questions Brooke Rollins On New World Screwworm Response Sen. Amy Klobuchar questioned Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins about the federal response to the growing threat posed by the New World screwworm and whether staffing reductions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture could affect preparedness efforts. During a Senate hearing, Klobuchar raised concerns about staffing levels within the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, while Rollins argued the department has significantly increased the number of employees focused specifically on combating the screwworm threat. Rollins said the USDA has prioritized resources toward addressing what officials view as one of the most significant agricultural threats facing the country. The exchange highlights ongoing debates over federal workforce reductions, agricultural biosecurity, livestock protection, and how government agencies allocate resources to respond to emerging threats. #BrookeRollins #AmyKlobuchar #USDA #Screwworm #Agriculture #Farming #Livestock #FoodSupply #Congress #SenateHearing #GovernmentAccountability #DOGE #Politics #AgricultureNews #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-10T20:30:29.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 53 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940509/dr-mays-major-events-can-increase-trafficking-risk-U4ZitOAtOc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940509_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1940509_original_360.mp4 Dr. Mays: Major Events Can Increase Trafficking Risks Dr. Mays: Major Events Can Increase Trafficking Risks 2026-06-10T19:57:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 111 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940510/graham-platner-promises-to-fight-for-working-famil-6Pn6Ja_9Em https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940510_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1940510_original_360.mp4 Graham Platner Promises To Fight For Working Families In Senate Bid Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner outlined his campaign message, arguing that elected officials should prioritize the interests of ordinary voters over powerful special interests. During remarks to supporters, Platner said he wants to represent Mainers who feel disconnected from Washington and unable to compete with wealthy political donors and lobbying groups. The comments come as candidates across the country continue focusing on affordability, economic opportunity, political influence, and voter trust in government. Platner's message emphasized serving working families and challenging what he described as the influence of billionaires, corporations, and political insiders. The race is expected to focus on economic issues, government accountability, and competing visions for the future of Maine and the country. #MainePolitics #SenateRace #GrahamPlatner #Election2026 #USSenate #Politics #Campaign2026 #WorkingFamilies #GovernmentAccountability #EconomicIssues #PoliticalNews #Maine #Elections #USPolitics #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-10T19:52:53.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 28 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940511/darren-littell-urges-washington-voters-to-support-zp9zgzMgQr https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940511_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1940511_original_360.mp4 Darren Littell Urges Washington Voters to Support All Initiatives Darren Littell Urges Washington Voters to Support All Initiatives 2026-06-10T19:48:44.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 69 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940512/dr-mays-difficult-conversations-are-needed-to-comb-Oh0lViGcU0 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940512_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1940512_original_360.mp4 Dr. Mays: Difficult Conversations Are Needed to Combat Sex Trafficking Dr. Mays: Difficult Conversations Are Needed to Combat Sex Trafficking 2026-06-10T19:46:38.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 83 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940513/littell-signature-drive-for-tax-repeal-exceeding-e-BSlaOaLyM3 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940513_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1940513_original_360.mp4 Littell: Signature Drive for Tax Repeal Exceeding Expectations Littell: Signature Drive for Tax Repeal Exceeding Expectations 2026-06-10T19:39:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 66 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940515/taxes-wages-burgers-the-true-cost-of-fast-food-in-nognfB4uXH https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940515_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1940515_original_360.mp4 Taxes, Wages & Burgers: The True Cost of Fast Food in America Americans are paying more than ever for a quick meal. WalletHub found that fast food prices have climbed roughly 60% over the past decade, but the real story isn't just the menu price—it's affordability. In some states, residents are spending a much larger share of their household income on everyday fast food items like burgers, pizza, and fried chicken sandwiches. In this episode of The Center Square Daily, Greg Bishop breaks down: • The states where fast food consumes the largest share of family budgets • Why lower median incomes make even inexpensive meals harder to afford • How sales taxes and minimum wages may impact what taxpayers ultimately pay • Why Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana rank among the least affordable states for fast food • Which states offer the greatest fast food affordability relative to income • Whether fast food is becoming a luxury many Americans can no longer justify As inflation continues reshaping household budgets, taxpayers are asking an increasingly important question: Is convenience food still worth the cost? What was the total on your most recent fast food receipt? How much of it went toward taxes? Leave a comment below and tell us your favorite guilty pleasure fast food order. Subscribe to The Center Square Daily for more reporting on the economic issues, government policies, and taxpayer impacts shaping communities across America. #FastFood #Inflation #Taxpayer 2026-06-11T14:00:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 343 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940635/mike-johnson-blasts-democrats-over-border-security-OhxLZNJ291 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940635_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1940635_original_360.mp4 Mike Johnson Blasts Democrats Over Border Security Policies House Speaker Mike Johnson delivered a sharp critique of Democratic immigration policies, arguing that years of what he described as "open border" policies harmed public safety and failed politically. Johnson praised law enforcement officers and vowed that House Republicans would continue supporting border security and immigration enforcement efforts while pointing to several high-profile crimes as evidence that policy changes are needed. #MikeJohnson #BorderSecurity #Immigration #OpenBorders #Congress #HouseRepublicans #PublicSafety #Politics #Biden #BorderCrisis 2026-06-11T14:07:12.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940674/nancy-mace-endorses-alan-wilson-for-south-carolina-8-IC2QJlWp https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940674_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1940674_original_360.mp4 Nancy Mace Endorses Alan Wilson for South Carolina Governor Rep. Nancy Mace has officially endorsed Alan Wilson for governor, calling him the "law-and-order" candidate in the race. Mace praised Wilson's record and said she looks forward to working with his administration to ensure criminals and predators are held accountable. The endorsement adds a major voice to the South Carolina governor's race and highlights public safety, crime, and accountability as key issues heading into the election. #NancyMace #AlanWilson #SouthCarolina #GovernorRace #LawAndOrder #Crime #Politics #Election #Republicans #PublicSafety 2026-06-11T15:00:03.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 39 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940685/the-hidden-cost-of-ai-are-taxpayers-paying-for-dat-MONcFs-7v4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940685_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1940685_original_360.mp4 The Hidden Cost of AI: Are Taxpayers Paying for Data Centers? As America's AI boom accelerates, states across the country are wrestling with a difficult question: who should pay for the infrastructure behind it? From Tennessee and Wisconsin to North Carolina, Louisiana, Virginia, and Illinois, lawmakers and local officials are debating whether data centers deserve generous tax incentives—or whether taxpayers and ratepayers are being asked to shoulder too much of the cost. Supporters argue that data centers bring investment, construction jobs, and economic growth. Critics warn about increased energy demand, water consumption, infrastructure costs, and the possibility that taxpayers could end up subsidizing some of the world's largest technology companies. In this video, we break down the growing national debate over data center development, the fight over tax breaks, and what these policies could mean for your wallet. If you care about government spending, utility costs, economic policy, and protecting taxpayers, this is a conversation you need to hear. Subscribe for more coverage of the policies, economic trends, and government decisions shaping the financial future of American taxpayers. #DataCenters #ArtificialIntelligence #Taxpayers #Economy #Finance #AI #GovernmentSpending #EconomicPolicy #UtilityBills #Taxes #PublicPolicy #StatePolitics #BigTech #Infrastructure #TaxBreaks 2026-06-11T15:00:33.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 746 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940687/human-trafficking-concerns-grow-ahead-of-seattle-w-e-_uXVbYq8 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940687_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1940687_original_360.mp4 Human Trafficking Concerns Grow Ahead Of Seattle World Cup Matches With Seattle just days away from hosting its first FIFA World Cup matches, advocates, medical professionals, and public safety officials are increasing awareness efforts around human trafficking and exploitation. Some experts argue that major international sporting events can lead to increased trafficking activity, while others contend that these events simply draw greater attention and enforcement resources to an ongoing problem. The discussion explores competing perspectives on whether large events such as the World Cup and Super Bowl contribute to spikes in trafficking or whether increased arrests and victim recoveries are primarily the result of enhanced law enforcement operations. Advocates say regardless of the cause, major events provide an opportunity to educate the public and identify victims who might otherwise go unnoticed. The show also examines recent anti-trafficking operations connected to the Super Bowl in California, efforts underway in Seattle ahead of the World Cup, and what officials and advocacy groups will be watching for in the weeks following the tournament. #SeattleWorldCup #WorldCup #HumanTrafficking #PublicSafety #Seattle #WashingtonState #FIFAWorldCup #SexTrafficking #WorldCup2026 #LawEnforcement #SeattleNews #HumanTraffickingAwareness #WashingtonPolitics #PublicPolicy #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-11T15:00:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 408 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940729/officials-explore-sales-tax-increase-as-budget-gap-CAeJa74gGU https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940729_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1940729_original_360.mp4 Officials Explore Sales Tax Increase As Budget Gap Grows Facing a projected $30 million budget deficit, Spokane County officials are considering a potential sales tax increase as they search for ways to balance future budgets and avoid significant cuts to public services. County leaders say years of vacancy reductions and smaller spending cuts have already been exhausted, leaving few easy options moving forward. The proposal stems from a state law passed in 2025 that allows local governments to impose a public safety sales tax under certain circumstances. Supporters argue the revenue could help prevent cuts to law enforcement and court services, while critics worry taxpayers could face higher costs without direct voter approval. The discussion also examines polling data on taxpayer sentiment, concerns about rising costs of living, and the debate between raising taxes and reducing spending as Spokane County prepares for difficult budget decisions ahead of 2027. #SpokaneCounty #WashingtonPolitics #SalesTax #Taxpayer #BudgetDeficit #PublicSafety #WashingtonState #Taxes #GovernmentSpending #Sheriff #Spokane #CostOfLiving #LocalGovernment #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-11T16:00:00.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 547 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940734/trump-credits-immigration-policies-for-sharp-drop-Ukl6EBfu20 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940734_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1940734_original_360.mp4 Trump Credits Immigration Policies For Sharp Drop In Illegal Crossings President Donald Trump defended his administration's immigration policies, arguing that stronger border enforcement has dramatically reduced illegal crossings and improved security along the southern border. During remarks, Trump credited stricter immigration policies with ending large migrant caravans and reducing dangerous conditions faced by migrants attempting to enter the United States. He also argued that stronger enforcement has improved public safety and restored control over border operations. The comments come as immigration and border security remain among the most closely watched political issues in the country, with lawmakers and voters continuing to debate the effectiveness of federal border policies and their impact on public safety, humanitarian concerns, and national security. #Trump #BorderSecurity #Immigration #BorderCrisis #IllegalImmigration #SouthernBorder #NationalSecurity #Politics #USPolitics #ImmigrationPolicy #BorderWall #BreakingNews #PublicSafety #WhiteHouse #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-11T16:00:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940742/republicans-fear-new-pre-canvassing-bill-lets-dead-bAoAlboDE5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940742_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1940742_original_360.mp4 Republicans Fear New Pre-Canvassing Bill ‘Let’s Dead People Vote’ Election administration, gambling revenue and rising taxes are colliding in state capitals across America. In this episode, we examine Pennsylvania lawmakers' push to change ballot processing rules, Georgia's early voting turnout ahead of key runoff elections, North Carolina's nearly $300 million sports betting windfall, and a new Wisconsin survey showing widespread frustration over property tax increases. The common thread? Taxpayer dollars, government priorities and the economic consequences of public policy decisions. Subscribe for in-depth coverage of economics, finance, government spending and the policies affecting taxpayers nationwide. #TaxpayerNews #Economy #Finance #Taxes #GovernmentSpending #ElectionNews #EarlyVoting #Pennsylvania #GeorgiaPolitics #SportsBetting #NorthCarolina #Wisconsin #PropertyTaxes #BusinessNews #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-11T16:00:35.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 359 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940803/income-tax-repeal-initiative-on-pace-to-break-wash-ovPm69A-00 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940803_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1940803_original_360.mp4 Income Tax Repeal Initiative On Pace To Break Washington Records More than 242,000 Washington voters have signed petitions supporting an initiative to repeal the state's newly enacted income tax, putting the campaign on pace to potentially shatter previous signature-gathering records. Supporters say enthusiasm continues to grow as organizers work toward a July deadline to qualify the measure for the November ballot. The show also examines a confrontation outside a Puyallup Safeway involving a petition gatherer, where video captured an incident that could lead to further police review. The episode explores growing tensions surrounding the initiative process as signature gathering continues across the state. In addition, Let's Go Washington is raising concerns about how ballot titles and impact statements are written for initiatives, while the Attorney General's Office is pushing back against claims that the language is confusing or biased. The debate comes as voters prepare to weigh several high-profile measures in November. #WashingtonPolitics #IncomeTax #IncomeTaxRepeal #LetsGoWashington #WashingtonState #Election2026 #BallotMeasures #Taxpayer #NickBrown #Initiatives #GovernmentAccountability #WashingtonNews #Politics #VoterRights #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-11T17:00:34.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 405 income taxrepeal initiativeWashington statepetition signaturesballot measuresLetsGoWashingtontaxpayergovernment accountabilityelectionpolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940810/parents-criticize-school-response-following-wrestl-7qBvW1JBzc https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940810_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1940810_original_360.mp4 Parents Criticize School Response Following Wrestling Incident Parents Criticize School Response Following Wrestling Incident 2026-06-11T17:09:52.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 100 school responsewrestling incidentparent criticismassaultgender policytransparencystudent safetyTitle IXlegal actionAlliance Defending Freedom https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940812/trump-says-cashless-bail-has-fueled-crime-in-ameri-pk6oNhhumP https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940812_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1940812_original_360.mp4 Trump Says Cashless Bail Has Fueled Crime In American Cities President Donald Trump called for an end to cashless bail policies in major American cities, arguing that repeat offenders are too often released and allowed to commit additional crimes. Trump specifically pointed to cities such as Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles while advocating for tougher approaches to crime and public safety. During his remarks, Trump argued that career criminals should face stronger consequences and that local governments should reconsider bail reform policies. Supporters of cashless bail argue the reforms help address inequities in the justice system, while critics contend they can allow repeat offenders back onto the streets too quickly. The comments highlight the ongoing national debate over crime, criminal justice reform, public safety, and how cities should balance accountability with fairness in the legal system. #Trump #Crime #CashlessBail #PublicSafety #CriminalJustice #Chicago #NewYork #LosAngeles #LawAndOrder #Politics #USPolitics #CrimePolicy #BailReform #BreakingNews #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-11T17:13:51.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940817/beecher-adults-should-stand-up-for-girls-rights-no-npO4TNknRd https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940817_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1940817_original_360.mp4 Beecher: Adults Should Stand Up for Girls' Rights, Not Deny Them Beecher: Adults Should Stand Up for Girls' Rights, Not Deny Them 2026-06-11T17:29:45.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 47 girls rightssportsadvocacyattorneygender equalityfair playlegal rightswomen in sports https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940892/trump-says-oil-supply-is-helping-keep-energy-price-Qem_W8yYnP https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940892_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940892/trump-says-oil-supply-is-helping-keep-energy-price-Qem_W8yYnP Trump Says Oil Supply Is Helping Keep Energy Prices Lower President Donald Trump predicted that inflation could decline significantly in the future, arguing that energy markets and global developments will play a major role in determining prices paid by American consumers. During remarks to reporters, Trump discussed oil production, global supply, and the relationship between energy costs and inflation. He suggested that increased oil availability could help reduce price pressures and improve economic conditions in the months ahead. The comments come as inflation, gas prices, energy policy, and the broader economy remain among the most closely watched issues for voters, businesses, and financial markets. #Trump #Inflation #OilPrices #GasPrices #Economy #Energy #EconomicNews #CostOfLiving #Politics #USPolitics #InflationReport #OilMarket #BreakingNews #WhiteHouse #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-11T19:02:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 44 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940932/north-carolina-31st-state-to-formally-opt-into-sch-pwU_tVGIvP https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940932_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1940932_original_360.mp4 North Carolina 31st state to formally opt into school choice program (The Center Square) – Federal tax credits of up to $1,700 each can start in 2027 for North Carolina families whose children are participating in the signature education initiative of second-term Republican President Donald Trump. 2026-06-11T20:00:32.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 74 https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940964/how-much-does-your-state-make-on-beer-taxes-the-ce-4j7XFt4MA4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940964_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1940964_original_360.mp4 How Much Does Your State Make on Beer Taxes? | The Center Square Daily Faster Labor Contracts Act in the U.S. House, digital advertising taxes, U.S. rep calls out Chicago Public Schools, and how much are you paying in taxes for beer. A major labor bill is advancing through Congress, and supporters say it will help workers secure contracts faster. Critics warn the Faster Labor Contracts Act could expand federal involvement in labor negotiations, increase costs for employers, and impact small businesses facing unionization for the first time. Greg Bishop speaks with Americans for Prosperity Employment Policy Fellow Austin Bannon about what the legislation could mean if it advances in the Senate. Also in today's episode, Pennsylvania lawmakers debate a first-of-its-kind digital advertising tax that could generate hundreds of millions of dollars for property tax relief, while critics warn the costs could ultimately be passed on to consumers and small businesses. The Center Square Regional Editor Christen Smith breaks down the proposal and its uncertain future in the state Senate. Plus, members of Congress examine troubling education outcomes across the country, including low reading and math proficiency rates in Chicago Public Schools. Lawmakers also spar over gender ideology in schools and whether those debates are distracting from efforts to improve academic performance. In America's Talking, Greg highlights state-level debates over property taxes, veteran tax exemptions, conservation funding, and local government spending before taking a look at where Americans pay the highest and lowest taxes on beer. Subscribe for daily reporting on the policies, taxes, and political debates impacting taxpayers across America. ____________ 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates 00:00 Intro 00:38 LABOR CONTRACTS 9:24 Break 10:11 DIGITAL AD TAXES 18:31 Break 19:15 EDUCATION OUTCOMES 25:26 BREAK 26:05 PROPERTY TAXES 31:59 BREAK 32:40 BEER TAXES 2026-06-11T20:00:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 2260 beer taxeslabor contractsdigital ad taxeseducation outcomesproperty taxestax policygovernment revenuelegislationUS Houseunionizationstate rankingsconsumer taxeseconomypolitical debatestaxpayer https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940989/legal-challenge-centers-on-energy-facility-impacts-fBmQorNRu4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940989_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1940989_original_360.mp4 Legal Challenge Centers on Energy Facility Impacts Legal Challenge Centers on Energy Facility Impacts 2026-06-11T21:02:14.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 148 Energy facilityLegal challengeCommunity concernsOral argumentsEnvironmental impactWashingtonCourtAttorneyTribal interests https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1940992/talmadge-opponents-seek-to-stop-project-entirely-RuFT68wlHq https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1940992_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1940992_original_360.mp4 Talmadge: Opponents Seek to Stop Project Entirely Talmadge: Opponents Seek to Stop Project Entirely 2026-06-11T21:05:49.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 152 wind farmproject opponentslegal argumentspublic inputenergy developmentenvironmental reviewcourt caseattorneyTalmadge https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1941073/trump-links-venezuela-success-to-iran-nuclear-stra-sNHfxZwhfR https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1941073_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1941073_original_360.mp4 Trump Links Venezuela Success To Iran Nuclear Strategy President Donald Trump defended his administration's approach toward Iran, arguing that international leaders agreed Tehran cannot be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. During his remarks, Trump also reflected on the U.S. operation in Venezuela, describing it as a rapid success and claiming the United States is now receiving millions of barrels of oil from the country. We break down Trump's latest comments on Iran, Venezuela, energy policy, and national security. #Trump #Iran #Venezuela #ForeignPolicy #NationalSecurity #MiddleEast #OilPrices #EnergyPolicy #Politics #BreakingNews #Trump #Iran #Venezuela #MiddleEast #NationalSecurity #Oil #Energy #ForeignPolicy #Politics #BreakingNews #NuclearWeapons #WorldNews 2026-06-11T22:25:21.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 43 TrumpIranVenezuelaNuclear WeaponsForeign PolicyOilEnergy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1941102/wa-supreme-court-weighs-massive-clean-energy-proje-vK2CExo-zj https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1941102_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1941102_original_360.mp4 WA Supreme Court Weighs Massive Clean Energy Project + Questions Grow Over Sheriff’s Retirement Washington's push to accelerate clean energy projects took center stage before the Washington Supreme Court as justices heard arguments over the massive Horse Heaven Hills wind and solar project in the Tri-Cities. Opponents argue state officials failed to adequately address environmental, tribal, and community concerns, while developers say the project has already undergone years of extensive review. Meanwhile, a Puyallup wrestler is now represented by Alliance Defending Freedom in a federal lawsuit against the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association and other state officials. The case stems from a December wrestling match and raises questions about school policies, athlete safety, and reporting requirements. The show also examines the sudden retirement announcement from Kitsap County Sheriff John Gese and the departure of four command staff members. As county leaders prepare to appoint an interim sheriff, questions are emerging about politics, succession, and how the leadership shakeup could affect the upcoming election. #WashingtonPolitics #WashingtonState #SupremeCourt #CleanEnergy #HorseHeavenHills #GirlsSports #WIAA #ADF #KitsapCounty #Sheriff #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #Election2026 #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-11T22:30:59.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 1251 Washington politicsWashington stateSupreme CourtClean energyWind powerSolar projectHorse Heaven HillsSheriffKitsap CountyLaw enforcementPublic safetyLawsuitWIAAADF https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1941466/trump-defends-usmca-and-calls-nafta-a-disaster-pBfHd2rbDw https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1941466_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1941466_original_360.mp4 Trump Defends USMCA And Calls NAFTA A Disaster President Donald Trump defended the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), arguing that it significantly improved upon the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Trump said one of the most important changes was the inclusion of a mechanism allowing the agreement to be revisited or terminated in the future. During his remarks, Trump criticized NAFTA as harmful to American workers and manufacturing while highlighting USMCA as one of the major trade accomplishments of his presidency. The comments revisited a long-running debate over trade policy, economic competitiveness, and the impact of international agreements on U.S. jobs. The discussion comes as trade policy, tariffs, manufacturing, and economic growth remain major topics in Washington and on the campaign trail. #Trump #USMCA #NAFTA #TradePolicy #Economy #Manufacturing #Jobs #Tariffs #USPolitics #EconomicPolicy #TradeDeal #Canada #Mexico #BreakingNews #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-12T05:27:24.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 41 TrumpUSMCANAFTATrade PolicyEconomyManufacturingJobsTariffsUS PoliticsTrade Deal https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1941866/will-this-labor-bill-hurt-small-businesses-n-LoS3D1jq https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1941866_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1941866_original_360.mp4 Will This Labor Bill Hurt Small Businesses? Congress is taking up one of the most significant labor policy debates in years. The Faster Labor Contracts Act has passed the U.S. House and now faces an uncertain future in the Senate. Supporters argue the legislation protects workers by speeding up first-time union contract negotiations. Critics warn it could expand federal involvement in private workplaces, increase costs for employers, and create unintended consequences for workers and taxpayers alike. In this episode of Center Square Daily, Greg Bishop speaks with Austin Bannon of Americans for Prosperity about what the proposal could mean for small businesses, labor unions, workers, and the broader economy. Topics covered include: • What the Faster Labor Contracts Act would do • How mandatory arbitration could affect employers • The potential impact on small businesses • Union dues and first-contract negotiations • Whether workers could lose flexibility under the proposal • The bill's chances in the U.S. Senate • The broader economic implications for taxpayers and job creators As labor policy becomes an increasingly important issue in Washington, understanding the economic consequences of these proposals is critical for workers, employers, and taxpayers across America. Subscribe to Center Square Daily for the latest news on government spending, economic policy, labor issues, taxes, and the stories shaping your financial future. #LaborNews #Economy #TaxpayerImpact 2026-06-12T12:00:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 561 labor billsmall businessFaster Labor Contracts Actunion contractseconomic policyUS SenateCongresslabor unionsworkers rightstaxpayerseconomy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1941947/states-are-coming-for-big-tech-revenue-here-s-why-Eey3-_RtrP https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1941947_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1941947_original_360.mp4 States Are Coming for Big Tech Revenue. Here's Why Taxpayers Should Care. Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a new tax on digital advertising that supporters say could generate more than $500 million annually to fund property tax rebates for seniors. Meanwhile, Illinois has already approved a new social media tax as states search for new sources of revenue. Supporters argue that companies like Google, Meta, and Amazon can afford to pay more. Critics warn that businesses rarely absorb new taxes without passing at least some of those costs on to consumers, small businesses, and ultimately taxpayers. In this episode of Center Square Daily, we examine: • Pennsylvania's proposed 5% digital advertising tax • Illinois' newly approved social media tax • Whether Big Tech or consumers ultimately bear the burden • The debate over targeted property tax relief • Pennsylvania's ongoing budget challenges and multibillion-dollar funding gap • Why similar tax proposals are spreading across the country As lawmakers look for ways to fund education and provide tax relief, taxpayers are left asking a critical question: Are these taxes really paid by large corporations, or do they eventually show up in higher prices for everyone else? Subscribe to Center Square Daily for fact-based reporting on the policies shaping your finances, taxes, and the economy. #Taxpayer #BigTech #Pennsylvania #Illinois #PropertyTaxes #Taxpayer #BigTech #PropertyTaxes #Pennsylvania #Illinois #DigitalAds #SocialMediaTax #Economy #Finance #GovernmentSpending #TaxRelief #Google #Meta #Amazon #EconomicPolicy #PublicPolicy #StatePolitics #TaxIncrease #CostOfLiving #TaxpayerMoney 2026-06-12T13:00:15.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 517 Big Tech taxDigital advertising taxPennsylvaniaIllinoisTaxpayer moneyProperty taxState revenueEconomic policyGovernment spendingTax reliefGoogleMetaAmazon https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1942047/congress-questions-chicago-schools-10-billion-budg-H3hJRpQFBA https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1942047_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1942047_original_360.mp4 Congress Questions Chicago Schools: $10 Billion Budget and Failing Test Scores Members of Congress are raising serious questions about whether America's public schools are delivering results for students and taxpayers. During a House Education and Workforce Committee hearing, lawmakers examined declining reading and math proficiency rates, chronic absenteeism, rising education budgets, and the growing role of culture war issues inside classrooms. Chicago Public School leader testified before Congress while facing scrutiny over student achievement despite proposing a $10 billion budget. Lawmakers also debated gender ideology policies, Title IX concerns, and whether political battles are distracting schools from improving academic outcomes. Are taxpayers getting a return on their investment in public education? Watch the full report and decide for yourself. Topics Covered: • Chicago Public Schools • Education spending and taxpayer costs • Reading and math proficiency • NAEP test scores (National Assessment of Educational Progress) • Chronic absenteeism • Congressional education hearing • Gender ideology in schools • Title IX debate • Public school accountability • School budget transparency Subscribe for more reporting on economics, government spending, taxes, and the policies impacting your wallet. #Education #Taxpayer #PublicSchools #Congress #Economy 2026-06-12T14:00:28.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 390 CongressChicago Public SchoolsEducation BudgetTest ScoresAcademic PerformanceChronic AbsenteeismGender IdeologyTitle IXPublic SchoolsTaxpayer Money https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1942119/veteran-property-tax-relief-local-property-tax-deb-wrb-aeWq2W https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1942119_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1942119_original_360.mp4 Veteran Property Tax Relief & Local Property Tax Debates Property taxes remain one of the biggest financial burdens facing homeowners, but who actually controls how much you pay? In this episode of America's Talking, we examine the growing debate over property tax relief and government spending. Arizona lawmakers are expanding property tax exemptions for disabled veterans and surviving spouses. North Carolina officials debate salary increases and whether residents should face higher property tax bills. Meanwhile, lawmakers in Nevada explore new ways to fund conservation programs, raising questions about how taxpayers should shoulder the costs of public priorities. From schools and public safety to pensions, infrastructure, parks, and wildlife programs, property taxes fund a wide range of services that impact nearly every American household. But are local governments managing taxpayer dollars effectively? And should voters have more direct control over future tax increases? If you're concerned about rising property taxes, government accountability, and how public spending affects your family's finances, this breakdown explains where your money goes and why these debates matter. Subscribe for more coverage focused on economics, government spending, public policy, and the impact on taxpayers. #PropertyTaxes #Taxpayer #Economy #Finance #GovernmentSpending 2026-06-12T15:00:18.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 373 property taxtax reliefgovernment spendingveteransdisabled veteranssurviving spousesArizonaNorth CarolinaNevadaconservationtaxpayerpublic policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1942121/washington-wrestler-challenges-state-sports-polici-vLJ4bOjhpZ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1942121_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1942121_original_360.mp4 Washington Wrestler Challenges State Sports Policies In Federal Court A Puyallup high school wrestler has filed a federal lawsuit against the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and other state officials following a wrestling match that has drawn statewide attention. The lawsuit, filed with assistance from Alliance Defending Freedom, challenges current policies governing athletic competition and student notification procedures. The complaint also raises questions about how school officials responded after concerns were reported by the student's family. Attorneys representing the wrestler argue that existing policies failed to adequately protect female athletes and are seeking changes through the federal court system. The case is expected to add to the ongoing debate surrounding girls sports, parental notification, athlete safety, and state education policies. State officials are expected to respond in court filings in the weeks ahead. #WIAA #GirlsSports #WashingtonState #ADF #Puyallup #FederalLawsuit #StudentAthletes #ParentsRights #Education #SchoolSports #WashingtonPolitics #AthleteSafety #OSPI #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonNews 2026-06-12T15:00:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 271 Washington wrestlerFederal lawsuitWIAAGirls sportsStudent athletesParental notificationAthlete safetyState educationPuyallupADF https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1942175/trump-describes-helicopter-attack-and-dramatic-res-Cr-rABX0M5 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1942175_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1942175_original_360.mp4 Trump Describes Helicopter Attack And Dramatic Rescue President Donald Trump says Iran should sign a nuclear agreement that would permanently prohibit the country from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Trump argued the deal is a good one for Iran and questioned why negotiations have stalled after months of discussions. He also referenced an incident involving a helicopter that came under fire and praised what he described as an extraordinary rescue operation. We break down Trump's latest comments on Iran, nuclear negotiations, and the broader national security implications. #Trump #Iran #IranDeal #NuclearWeapons #MiddleEast #ForeignPolicy #NationalSecurity #BreakingNews #Politics #WorldNews 2026-06-12T15:13:04.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 36 TrumpIranIran DealNuclear WeaponsMiddle EastForeign PolicyNational SecurityHelicopter Rescue https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1942242/political-questions-emerge-after-kitsap-sheriff-re-gMjaDrt0IQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1942242_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1942242_original_360.mp4 Political Questions Emerge After Kitsap Sheriff Retirement Kitsap County Sheriff John Gese announced he will retire before the end of his term, with his departure taking effect later this month. Four additional members of the sheriff's command staff are also leaving, creating a significant leadership transition within the department. County officials have cited budget pressures and retirement considerations as factors behind the departures. The move has also sparked political questions because Washington law requires vacancies in partisan county offices to be filled by someone from the same political party. The Kitsap County Democratic Party will submit nominees for consideration, and county commissioners will ultimately select an interim sheriff to serve until voters choose a sheriff in November. Republican sheriff candidate Rick Kuss told The Center Square he was not surprised by the early retirement but questioned the timing of multiple leadership departures occurring simultaneously. The leadership transition comes as voters prepare for an election that could determine the future direction of the sheriff's office. #KitsapCounty #Sheriff #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #WashingtonPolitics #Election2026 #KitsapSheriff #SheriffElection #GovernmentAccountability #WashingtonState #PoliceLeadership #LocalGovernment #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare #RickKuss 2026-06-12T16:00:26.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 385 Kitsap CountySheriffRetirementPoliticsWashingtonLaw EnforcementLeadership TransitionElectionBudgetRick Kuss https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1942251/think-beer-is-expensive-blame-these-state-taxes-11kwFi4AeQ https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1942251_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1942251_original_360.mp4 Think Beer Is Expensive? Blame These State Taxes Have you ever wondered how much of the price of your favorite beer actually goes to taxes? According to new data from the Tax Foundation, taxes are the single most expensive ingredient in beer in the United States. Federal excise taxes combined with state beer taxes can significantly increase what consumers pay at the register. In this episode of the Center Square Daily, Greg Bishop breaks down the states with the highest and lowest beer taxes, how much revenue governments collect from beer drinkers each year, and what these taxes mean for taxpayers already dealing with rising costs. Topics covered: • The states with the highest beer taxes • The states with the lowest beer taxes • How much tax revenue beer drinkers generate • Recent changes to state beer tax policies • The broader impact of excise taxes on consumers Whether you're enjoying a cold beer after a long day or simply interested in how taxes affect everyday purchases, this report highlights another hidden cost impacting American households. Do you think beer taxes are too high? Comment below with your favorite brew and tell us what state you're watching from. Subscribe to Center Square Daily for more stories covering economics, public policy, taxes, government spending, and how decisions made in state capitals affect taxpayers across America. #BeerTaxes #TaxpayerNews #Economy #CostOfLiving #PersonalFinance #BeerTaxes #TaxpayerNews #Economy #CostOfLiving #PersonalFinance #TaxFoundation #ExciseTax #StateTaxes #Inflation #EconomicNews #GovernmentSpending #ConsumerCosts #FinanceNews #BeerNews #CenterSquareDaily 2026-06-12T16:00:31.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 305 beer taxesstate taxesexcise taxtax foundationcost of livinginflationconsumer costsgovernment spendingbeer newstaxpayer newseconomic news https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1942333/wa-supreme-court-hears-challenge-to-massive-clean-BjWVOozmq4 https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1942333_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1942333_original_360.mp4 WA Supreme Court Hears Challenge To Massive Clean Energy Project Nearly six years after plans were first unveiled, the controversial Horse Heaven Hills wind and solar project was back in court as the Washington Supreme Court heard arguments over one of the largest proposed clean energy developments in state history. Opponents, including Tri-Cities CARES, Benton County, and the Yakama Nation, argue state regulators and former Gov. Jay Inslee failed to adequately address concerns involving tribal interests, wildlife impacts, fire risks, community viewsheds, and property values. Supporters of the project, including Colorado-based Scout Clean Energy, contend the proposal underwent one of the most extensive review processes in Washington history, generating more than 64,000 pages of records and years of public hearings, environmental reviews, and government consultations. Project developers argue opponents are seeking to stop the project entirely rather than improve it. The proposed development would cover roughly 72,500 acres south of the Tri-Cities and originally included 244 wind turbines, large-scale solar arrays, and battery storage facilities. The outcome of the case could have significant implications for Washington's clean energy goals and future renewable energy projects statewide. #WashingtonPolitics #WashingtonSupremeCourt #HorseHeavenHills #CleanEnergy #WindFarm #SolarEnergy #TriCities #YakamaNation #RenewableEnergy #PropertyRights #EnergyPolicy #WashingtonState #EnvironmentalPolicy #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare 2026-06-12T17:00:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 502 Washington Supreme CourtHorse Heaven HillsClean EnergyWind FarmSolar EnergyTribal InterestsWildlife ImpactsProperty ValuesRenewable EnergyEnergy Policy https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1942405/trump-says-markets-rally-as-iran-nuclear-deal-take-kYfJp-Vjyu https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1942405_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1942405_original_360.mp4 Trump Says Markets Rally as Iran Nuclear Deal Takes Shape President Donald Trump is touting a major breakthrough with Iran, arguing the agreement will ensure Tehran never obtains a nuclear weapon. Trump pointed to a rising stock market and falling oil prices as signs investors support the deal, while also predicting lower fuel costs for Americans. Watch his full remarks on the economic impact, energy prices, and what he says the agreement means for U.S. national security. #Trump #Iran #IranDeal #NuclearDeal #GasPrices #OilPrices #StockMarket #Politics #BreakingNews #Economy 2026-06-12T17:29:48.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 34 TrumpIran DealNuclear DealStock MarketOil PricesGas PricesNational SecurityEconomyPoliticsBreaking News https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1942850/sen-gildon-criticizes-state-budget-as-structurally-EDby_oY00b https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1942850_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1942850_original_360.mp4 Sen. Gildon Criticizes State Budget as Structurally Unsound Sen. Gildon Criticizes State Budget as Structurally Unsound 2026-06-12T19:25:06.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 74 Sen. GildonState budgetUnsustainableDeficitFiscal yearWashingtonGovernment spendingPolitics https://player.thecentersquare.com/videos/1942851/sen-gildon-says-state-spending-growth-is-outpacing-7R5bqNlv3p https://img.videonest.org/gamma/1942851_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1942851_original_360.mp4 Sen. Gildon Says State Spending Growth Is Outpacing Key Indicators Sen. Gildon Says State Spending Growth Is Outpacing Key Indicators 2026-06-12T19:25:09.000Z yes The Center Square YT no 93 Washington statestate spendingSenator Gildoneconomic indicatorsgovernment spendingbudgetinflationpopulation growthtax increasesfiscal policy